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EtEHIKG LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, FEBtttTABYjE 1915;,
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FR&TERNAL SOCIETIES
Waahhigtdn Blrthdfiy Celebration
fevvo 'hundred deteiratea frorn fraternal and
Altlnlh) societies mel at 14tt Arelt slrcl Bat
Urrta evrntna; lust to further r-lans for ,h9
Vnhlnnton Itlrlhday celebration, to us hM
PaluM afternoon. Fern-nary SO There wilt be
vtreet parade on Broad street from Spring
tiardsn street smith to City Hull. east on Mar
Vet street to fitlt, routh to Independence Biiuare,
where, upon a platform erected for tlie pur
pose, the exercliea will be held. Addresses will
tie. liven b Governor Martin ti. Itnimbftugli
And ether prominent men, The music and slng
thr by 0Q tchoolchlldren will bo under IJto dt
rctilon of Prof. Unoeh W. rierwn.
The committee baa adopted an official pen
fmnl of neat design In city colon, with a fnc
sirrills of the Liberty Bell and the Inscription,
"Washington's birthday Celebration, 1UI.S."
Tile first 10OO were dutrlbuted, and each per
ron not In uniform In tho parads will carry
one of them. Tho committee to wait upon
Commandant nenson reported that a detach
ment of taarlnra with their band wilt be In
line. T. I.. Tlemey, of the ISoy gcouls, re
lwrtwt thai tho scouts would bo out In full
fH Eleven campa In the l.llh tlstrlct. r.
O B, Of A., with 2000 men, will parado ttlth
music . WO men from Cnntp SO, ltoxborouah,
also nth music; looo men from the Com
manderr General In drcaa uniform. All organ!
tstlona had good report-.
Charlea It. Davis, the president of tho Gen
eral Committee and commander-in-chief of tho
I O. 8, ot A,, was chcaen as grand marshal
and will have for his aides one representative
from each organisation. A marshal for each
ortanlaatlon will b selected. Meetings will be
held men Baturday until tho EOth, to which all
lodges or patriotic societies are Invited to send
a delegate. An effort will ho made to have tho
business places along the, route display "Old
Olory" liberally on that day. The following Is
a list of the committee-: Charles If. Davis,
president; William &. Bloom, vlco president;
Gilbert Hamilton, treasurer; Harry S. Opdyke,
secretary, General Committee; Earl P. Sallada,
William Bloom, William lilalr and a Hamil
ton, Committee, on Pennants,- William Orel
singer. William Clark and O. B. QUI, Commu
te on Parade; T. .V. 'Bungard. O. Black ajid
James E. Sanborn, Decorations; If. S. Opdyke,
J. H. Bhaw and B. A. JJopple, Publicity Com
mittee; James If. Hovt, J. lr. Shaw and E. A.
Nopple, Committee on Speakers.
Independent Order Odd Fellows
Wllle Lodge hart a big night on January S8.
Tho degree team eol.ferred The degree, of truth
In amplified form upon an exceptionally fine
fiasa or noviuaics peiors an
mmensa nttendanco of mem
bers snd visitors and delighted
me "Dig guns or me oracr.
The distinguished' visitors were
the Hon. Paul A. Benson,
frand master of Pennsylvania:
Ion. Emory A. Walling, Judge
Ue.'son'a associate on the Judi
cial bench of Erie County
(otherwise known an tho Jun
ior past grand of tho largest
Inrfffe In thin Brand lurlfiillc-
J. P. Hale jenkin. deputy grand mas-
1(1, Hill WD1ICI . Iinil, KIUI1U SWiUlulJI
flr-nd Master ru,n-nn thrilled hlit hearers bv
a scholarly address on the principles of Odd
Fellowship. Judge Walling held the undivided
attention of all by Ills stirring appeal, which,
seemed to touch deeply the fraternal senti
ment. Brothers Jenkins and Hall gave appro
priate talks which were the soul of brevity
and effect. Altogether It was an cvenlncr of
Inspiration And Joy long to be rememberod by
the fortunate attendants. P. . Blair N.
Retley acted aa personal escort of the Grand
Lodff-t officers.
Fnrinir Garden Tndre held one, of Its most
enjoyable entertainments, January 28 In celo
brstlon of Its TOth' anniversary. A very select
tru
tlon)
cnterla nf talent rriArfe tin A dellchtful
gram, which was heartily enjoyed by a big
pro-
-tawa. Th faithful fittpndants of the dearee
team were prcseiited by the lodge tvtth gold
radges for their efficiency. There nro sev
eral other brothers who will get these badges
If they will renew their attention to tho work.
Refreshments were served. Tha Entertain
ment Committee deserves special commenda
tion .for Ita crforts. There aro seven new
candidates for the meetings this month, Each
brother la urged by the officers to become a
booster to make the lodge a success, to sub
scribe to the Etimso Lrrjorn for nil the nows
of the lodge and the order, and to keep Sec
retary Mscdonald busy on increase of mem
bership, beenuse ho loves to bo on the Job of
msklng this the banner year.
At a mestlng ot delegates from tho lartoun
lodges. In ths Parkway Uulldlng- on Tuesday
night, the .Employment Ilureau for Odd Fel
lows and Rebekahs was moro perfectly formed.
W. A. W. Shaney waa elected prealdent. He
Is past grand of Philanthropic Lodge, J. V.
ILoux. of, Kenderton Lodge, was maJc vice
in-estdent, and Dudley L. Tlce. of Imperial
lodge, treasurer. A salaried secretary, who
it to be the executive In charge, will be
chosen later. Offices will be established in
the Grand Lodge building, at 17S-'t Arch street.
The new bureau -will get under way Im
mediately. In order to serve many members out
of employment. No fees will be collected from
either the employer or the man he emplovo
through the bureau. Grand Secretary Hall dis
cussed the relief association ot tho order that
has been in existence for some time, saying It
had In a measure failed to fulfil expectations.
mainly because It had no salaried secretary
who could devote his entire lima to the work.
11a suggested that this organization might
cither co-operate or combine with the new
bureau, to the benefit ot all concerned.
Areturus Lodge gave a. dance and entertain
ment to their ladles and friends at I'll) South
GOth street on January SO. The principal fea
tures of the program consisted of recitations
tiy Past Grands Halston, Frederick Cooper.
Jamea Hollls and Brother C. S. Fredd. Past
Urasd Prof. J. Frank Bacon gave several comi
cal vocal selections. John Dickson, vlollnlbt.
and Charles J. Klsnzlen, pianist, contributed
some of their choicest selections. Tho speech-
S takers ior the evening were Past Grands
award H Wiggins, Joshua Litchfield and
Jamea Hollls, whose Interesting remarks made
a. hit Tha Entertainment Committee served
good things to eat and thero waa an Inter
change of compliments. The entertainment
"was largelv attended and proved to be a social
success. Two new candidates, having1 been
elected to membership, will take the initiatory
degree on February S. ...,,
Ivy Lodges degree master. Captain A. If.
Wilson, at ths last meeting hinted at some
surprises In store for the lodge, and Paat Grand
Joseph K Calhoun, president ot the Ivy Work
ers, stated Jhat the standing committees would
soon be appointed to begin work. Ths first de
gree will Do exemplified next Monday night,
with some new scenery to ba donated by the
versatile and generous painter, John II. Bur
ton, making the degree more beautiful than
ever. Philip Baeder, one of tha oldest mem
bers, who died last week, left two sans to
perpetuate the name on tbs rolls.
Ctnclnnatus Lodge held Its 33d anniversary
January S3 and everybody had a royally good
time. Ths minstrel portion of tha entertain
ment was given by members of ths lodge, and
ssverak prominent workers were made the hu
morous targeta ot the end .men Brothers
Christine, Umstead, Roberts, McDowell, Dough.
Prince and Chapman each received a reneroua
round ot applause. The 'German Fifth." ns
rendered by Brothers Rbell, Mingle snd Ma
son, created tremendous excitement and laugh
ler. This number was a revival of a former
fsaturs. The numbers ot ths tfsulkner trio
WllhsUnlna, Veo and Petty and Brothera.Det
linger and Bhlley were also good. This lodge
did. not fall any month laat year to do de
cree work. The address of Brother Prof. Cal
vin Q, Altbouss cave an Incentive to con
tinue good work during this ysar
There wss a good delegation of the trail
hitters" tbat traveled to Holmesburr Satur
day night to talk Patriarchal Odd Fellowship
to Mystic Lodge. Ths delegation was led by
Grand Patriarch a H. Pope and the talks were
Communications to the Fraternal
Editor should be received at this
office by Tuesday and Friday eve
nings. The organizations not rep
resented today will be presented
next Monday.
to the point, resulting In not only Interesting
the subordinate lodge members, but renewing
the interest ot ths members ot Mount Ararat
ffiiampment, for whose benefit tho Visit
was made.
Captain P. Y. Conway, of the "IraH-hltlers.'
has appointed Past Grand It. Ross Mavlver,
of George W. Child Lodge, first sergeant, as
a reward for faithful service. Tha appoint
ment Is a popular ono, as Bergrant Maclver
Is not only a faithful worker, but ono that
can most Interestingly explain the branch of
the order that this band Is working hard lo
fid VA tlCf
Pcnn Township Lodge, at 23d street and
Ridge avenue, will be visited tonight by the
"trall-hltters'' to see that fodgo confer the
degrees, and also boost things for the en
campment, . ...
Cummerrlal Lodge held a ladles' night on
January 27, the foaturee being n plcnla supper
and an Interesting entertainment of a varied
character, followed by a dance. Noble Grand
Oustav Vars weleomod the visitors, and an
address on Odd Fellowship was deliverod by
Pecrctsry A. Macpheison in an efficient man
ner. The Entertainment Committee Is com
posed of progressive members, and tho suc
cess of the evening was largely due to their
efforts,
Protocllon Lodge gave a banquet. In con
Junction with the monthly social, In honor of
Brother Thomas Burrows, who has been a
member of this lodge for B0 jears. He waa
presented with a gold chain and a charm by
Brother Mendham. with effective remarks on
behalf ot the members Tho addresses were
full of praise for his fiO years of continued
membership and lojalty. Brother Igglna, of
Areturus Lodge, voiced tho general sentiment
townrd Brother Burrows as n man and member
of the order. Several humorous monologues
and recitations of exceptional merit were .ren
dered. Kvery ono Joined with Bobby Williams
In singing tho popular songs. The room was
filled to Ha capacity, and levity and good
cheer reigned during the evening.
Patriotic Order Bona of America
The meeting of ths camps nf ths 11th Dis
trict rras very productive. Delegations from
all of ths camps In the district were present
and committees were ap
pointed to forward the work
lot.
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In the dlstrli
The members
aro particularly Interested In
ine iraternai ana caucauonai
committees, and everything
Indicates that they will prove
a valunhlo adjunct to the
r dresnl by Brothers Parker,
of -1S.-.I Keyaer, of 498: Lvnd,
ot H71 Spire, of n. and a
host of others commending the work of the
organisation. The next district meeting will
be held next month, at Camp OT. . . .
. Camp 703 hid tno following officers Installed
by D. P William C. Demmer, assisted by
Brother Presser, ot Camn OSS: V. P. Pfrln
terer, of M7, snd I. of F. J. Adam Senseman,
of 701: Frederick O Teckllnburg. past Presi
dent. Kdard Almoda, president; Paul V.
Green, vice president; I . Preston Smith, mas
ter of forms: Mod. Itaphun, conductor: p.
Charles Voean. recording so:retiiryi Charles
Crcascup, financial secretary; Harry Eber
hardt, treasurer; Charles Audre, Inspector;
James Maxwell, guard: William O. McNeill,
trustee. There were visitors from Camps it,
070, rws and S07, and nil enjoyed a pleasant
nnd Instructive meeting. The Inactive mem
bers of 70't are urecd to see tho new meeting
rooms at 1317 North Broad street.
At a class initiation performed by Camp KW.
ot Northwest Philadelphia, Camp MO had the
plcasuro of meeting delegates from Camps W,
Of). 101, r3, 481, 4S3. li.Vi, SOU and members
from cut of town. The degree team ot MS was
met at Kcnelngton nvenuo ind Cambria street
Iby the Aqullla Fife and Drum Corps, of which
William McCarthy Is leader and Instructor
XMsttlct President Hughes, ot tho 10th district,
made iin address on tho Immigration bill, Thero
wero tolos by Mr. Groom, accompanied on the
piano hy Brother William M. Weber; selections
bv the Anullla Bard and quartet, and card
manipulations by Guo Bohcn. The company
tnen retired to ine oenquei room, -ine uesre
team officers are A. B. Meyers, past president;
Burton Solly. Drcsldent: II. W. Dlmkclbureer,
vice president: It, Solly, .nailer of forms and
ceremonies, M. l,, t-Tamer, conaucior, jv. v..
Thomson, inspector; George Powell nnd Will
iam Greener, sentinels; O. G. Elmkelburger,
chaplain.
Camp ,120 'had a banquet January J .under
the ausplcca of tho losing membership team.
Brother Samuel II. Krout. ths worthy presi
dent, who Is always In Iho midst of anything
doing at tho camp, was toastmaster. Com
mendation and thanks were expressed to tho
orchestra, composed of several members of the
United States Navy Band, who rendered tho
music for the evening, and to the several
ladles of Camp 202, P. O. of A., who prepared
the taMe. Two new members were admitted
and eight are waiting- for entry , Among those
present were jiromur ueorge nocn, mate as
sistant secretary; W. Y. Cunningham, recre
tnrv nf the P. o. S. of A. Home: M. M. Haas,
district president of the 14th district, and mem
bers cr ine notea uejrrca team oi i&np vi, .ah
Invitation Is given to visit the home at lath
and Hauphln streets, which Is considered one
ot the best In tho order, and also to Join the
Bide degree.
Camp 30.1 at tho laat meeting Initiated 10
and dropped two, Prealdent Wilson was given
some hard knocks for his veto of the Immigra
tion bill. Tha Entertainment Committee ex
pects to hava something of Interest every
meeting. Brother Bonawltt, who waa appointed
pianist. Is an excellent player, and Brothers
Brown, Klcholz and Van Artxdalen are hard
to beat at recitations. Brother William Neely
saw the mollon pictures ot Paul Revere's ride
and gave an excellent description of them.
The annual banquet of the Philadelphia
Bucks district will be held on February 27.
Aa ths accommodations are limited, members
and friends are urged to make reservations.
Camp No. 30, P. O. A gava a package party
at lull Columbia avenue January 2S and a
public Installation of the following officers by
the district president, who was also ths ie
tlrlng president of the camp: Anna Barracllrfs,
president; J. W, IE. Boeltnerv Assistant presi
dent; Ida Porter, vlcu president: Alonxo M.
Porter, assistant vice president: Ella J. Brun
houte, recording secretary; Bailie K. Khrman,
financial secretary: Frederick C Brunhouse,
treasurer; Kate Parker, conductor; May Bar
tholomew, assistant conductor: Laura Winn,
guard; Anna Beck, sentinel; Minnie Uaumann,
chaplain. Past President Ada Hippie acted aa
the assistant Installing officer. Brother Boett
ner presented tha retiring president. Grace
McAllister, with a past president's gold Jewel
and als- with a beautiful past president's re
galia of a new and original design. He pre
sented the recording secretary. lla J. Brun
house, who served the camp In that capacity
sines Us Institution, ssven years ago. with
exact duplicates of both Jewel and regalia.
Both sisters expressed their sentiments for ths
flfts. Brother Boettner then auctioned off ths
unchea and other packagea which had been
donated. Delegations were present from Camps
202. 140- 140 ana 110, and from the men's
camps 187. 1120 and 4Sl.
The following officers of Camp 108, P. O. A.,
were Installed: Rose 1'". Corday, past president;
Carrie B, Gunback, assistant past president;
Sallle Meare, president: eallle .Flngerf. as
sistant prealdent; Rosa Ernst, vice president;
IMward ritsgerald assistant vice president;
Llllla Fitzgerald, conductor; i' King, assistant
conductor. Milton D. Delp, recording aecretary;
Florence Paton, assistant recording secretary;
Clara If. Holy, financial secretary; Maggie
"Young, treasurer: Oeorgla Carlson. . guardlsn;
Tlllls Rase, sentinel; Rose V, Corday, Bailie
Mease and Carrlo B, Ounback, trustees; Nancy
p. Dot-son. chaplain.
On Sunday evening. February 14. Camp 108
will present a large silk American flag to
ths Fifth Reformed Church, East Susquehanna
"avenue. Judge John M. Patterson will make
ths presentation. The flag will be on view in
on Frank ford avenue
Mr, Snyder's window
aDove Norna street.
Improved Order of lied Hen
The Dekolah Association degree team l
making steady progress, as their rehearsal at
Bloux'a wlgwant amply demonstrated. "I
com." teems to be tneir
wa'Chword. Degree Master
Elevens should feel encoufsge
ment by the support he Is re
ceiving and the solsndld ma
terlat h has to work up. Cap
tain J. J. McGlnnls, of No. 8.
and It, Burke, ot No 1, are
right men. In tho right place,
sachem George Phi lips and
Prophet Walter-, Buttorworth. both of 87. win
gel : over .their "stage fright.1; Othcra worthy
of sneclal note are Bannsos Fisher, of 328, and
Flts-Joyner, of N6.7t Junior George Vnn. of
71, and Prophet Gallagher, of No. 7. ,MtefX
men runners, warriors and braves have nlentv
to do in this work, and much of tho hope of
succe deoends on mem. -ine msi "'J"""';".'
was at Idaho's wigwam. Broad and I-ederal
streets, and the next will be on the sleep ot the
10th sun. snow moon, with Piute. No. Sol.
Passyunk avenua nnd. Moorw street. .,,,
.Chlcope.. Tribe held Its annual donation,
dancs and entertainment, under the direction
ot tho adoption committee, andjt was wis ot
the test affairs In Uio history of ths tribe. A
large delcatlon from Chlcooeo Council, U. of
P.. several visitors and riale faces enlivened
the affair nnd all were weli pleased. George
Reader. Kenslnaton'a German comedian! Miss
lluges. Doctor Gurnett, Mr, Wilson, Mr. Far
rlss and several others entertained tho audi
ence lathe beit of their abltlty and wero ap
plauded. On Fbruary 12 the tribe will adopt
at least three pale faces. All members aro
Hero'Ttlbe had a big smoker and reception
to th big chlefa on Mondav night, with an
ittondance of about BOO. Tho great sachem
and board of great chiefs wero present and
gavchort talks, . Choctaw Tribe, of Bnrn
Slaver and other visitors helped to swell tho
n5Ionet,tsmTrlb. hold Its ladles' night on the
sleep of the 25th sun, snd It waa a success.
They were highly honored by the presence of
Great Senior Sagamoro Samuel It. Walker,
who talked with forco and effect on ths good
work of the order. Monstta Tribe meets every
Monday's Bleep at 20th and Carlton afreets.
The tribe has set aside the last meeting night
of each moon for ladles' night, snd Invites
all members and their friends to como.
Crow Tribe had a gala night and a visit by
Agawan Tribe, of Ambler, Pa., on January 28.
Tho "old war horse." Sergeant Charles P.
Charlton, ons of the organliera of Crow Tr be,
accompanied them, the success pf the visita
tion being due to his effort. Although getting
on In years, the sergeant Is.aa active aa ever
In capturing palefacea and planning visitations
to bring tho brothers closer together In the
bonds of fraternity. Speeches, songs and reci
tations were ths order of the meeting, after
which the company retired to partake of the
good things, especially to Red Men. Thanks
and best wishes were expressed for the en
joyable evening. .... ,,
On the evening of the 31st sun. cold moon,
tho Caw Caw Association, compossd ot
brothers ol Crow Tribe, gava their annual
"banquet at 0th and Greenwich streets. The
talent conslated of tha brothers of the associa
tion, who furnished a pleasing program.
Brother Slutxke kept the mualo going. Brother
Boechor sang the old song. "The Preacher and
tho Bear." Brother Gillan. the Ynnkoo mem
ber, aroused tho spirit of 'iO. Brother F. Tomp
kins tang "Tho Night That Murphy Died"
and other songa of which he Is the composer.
At tho tablo of good thinga to eat. President
Cooney made a comical speoch. Ths brothers
that had something to do or say .were C.
Cooney. B, Stutzke, H. Sllcer. G. Metxlor, 1.
Donaghy. J. Beocher, F. Cooney. p. Myers,
It. Tyson. C. Orsatlo, I. Evans, H. Gillan,
T, MacNamee. F. Tompkins. G. allbaum,
E. Lynch, D. Wakclee, Brothers Taylor, War
ren and Valtnotal.
Porestcrs of America
The Past Chief Rangers' Association will hold
tha next monthly meeting at Kesslcr's Hall,
3d and Buttonwood streets, next Wednesday
nvenlnf Tha nlnctlon nf a
financial secretary will be tho
?rlnclple order of business,
ho Past Chief Rangers' As
sociation Is a society of past
officers of the order, no ono
being eligible who haa not
gone through tho chairs of a
subordinate court. It Is com
liosod of men actlvo In the
management of the order.
Among tho roll of 2.7) are
Tast Supreme Ranger Harry W. Nace, Past
Supreme Treasurer John Guerin, Deputy Su
preme Chief Runger" U W. Pilot Supremo
Trustee John Donahue, Grand Chief Itangcr M.
J. Seymour, Grand Secretary Robert Comber,
State Senator Richard V. Farby, P. O. C. R.
John McCann, Joseph Foley. Iuls Dmerlck,
Samuel Levy, George Kelly and John J. Far--,.11
i.
There was an overflowing meeting of Court
Schuylkill on January 20 at the annual
smoker given hy Doctor Daly, the court
physician, and Paul L. McConomy, the court
druggist. Several membera entertained with
singing, dancing, recitations and boxing. Pnst
Supreme Chief Ranger Harry Mace compli
mented the court on Its activity, and offered
a prize to the member getting tho largeKt
number of Initiates In the noxt six months.
D. S. C. R Iiwrence Pilot, of Court Pnss
yunk, nlso spoke ot tho achievements of the
court, and he, too. offered a prize for new
members during the next three months,
Biothers Magulre and Foley, of Court Hamil
ton, nlso helped to entertain the members.
Professor Orant. of Court Standard, rendered
exiellent selections on the concertina. P. O.
U. n. Kirk, of Court Schuylkill, spoke on the
beneficial offecta of visiting members to the
court.
Court Northeast have all their offlcen In
stalled and everything Is going along In full
swing. All Inactive members are urged to
take Intetcst In the 10th anniversary ot the
court and get In line with the officers to mako
this the banner year. Cabin North East Wood
choppers will hold their annual package party
and dance on April P at St. Ames Hall, Le
high avenue and Miller street, to which all
members of the order are Invited.
Court Phil Kearney gave a reception to
their phyalclan. Edward H, Thompson, Janu
ary 28, and SO per cont. of their membera
were present. Deputy Frederick Fisher In
stalled their full line of officers. They havs
had 12 propositions and obligated 8 new mem
bera during January. Visitors aro welcome
at their meetings at Union Hall, Paul and
Klnssy streets. Frankford.
Court Falrmount a membership contest, now
in progress, no doubt accounts for ths large at
tendances. This is an annual feature In the
court, and is being watched by all the courts
in the Northwest. Team No. 1, captained by
"Edward KImlow. and Team No. 2, captained
by Fred. Justice, are now engaged In a close
struggle tor first place. There have been
more than a dozen new membera obligated
sines tha first of the year, and It la the hope
of the court to have at least 75 to 100 now
members at the class Initiation early In April,
Individual cash prizes are offered to the
members producing the greatest number of
randldatea, and at the present time ths
friendly rivalry for first place has mors than
repaid the efforts of tho officers conducting
the contest. The court waa favored with a
visit of a delegation from Court John Paul
Jones, and every fortunate forester knows
that ths appearance of visltora always means
a good time there. 'After the meeting the
court orchestra rendered selections, and the
vocal numbers by Rtchard and Edward Kins
low, William Moore, William Drakely, Fred,
Justice and others were enjoyed,
A committee was appointed to arrange n
pinochle tournament between the members of
Courts Falrmount. John Paul Jones and Ham
ilton Dlsston. Full particulars of the progress
of this tournament will be published In this
CGrsnd' Deputy Chief Ranger Samuel Gamble
Installed the following officers for Court Penn
sylvania: James Hsrklns, chief ranger; Wal
ter Simon, sub chief ranger; John P. MoCall.
finanolat secretary: John Dunlroy, recording
secretary: James Homes, treasurer; William
Blmon, senior woodward: John Donovan,. Junior
woodward: James Fitzgerald, senior beadle;
Patrick Rock, Junior beadle; Otto Plschke,
trustee; Jatoes Tully. lecturer: Patrick Byrnes,
junior past chief ranger. William J. Kane
waa Initiated and congratulated as a member of
tha string band which hss .been Invited
play at an entertainment, to bo announced in
the near futnre. Past Chief Ranger Joseph
Banger, of Court Pontlae. wns a welcome visi
tor. Brother John P McCall made an appeal
for the relief of a sick brother and his dis
tressed family nnd secured unanimous vote
for a contribution of IB. Brother Samuel
Gamble, of Court Vesper, commended the mem
bers of the court for their generosity toward
tho unfortunate brother , . ...
Ths ninth annlversaiy banquet of Court D
Jncejr was held Thursdays evening last at
278 south r.id street. .The toaatmaster wai
John J. Mcllenry, captain of Hi degree team
Addresses were made by Chief Ranger Mat
thew Hayden On "Our Obligations," John I..
Rees on "My court " Wnlter Keene on "Our
Fraternal Organization," and Thomas F,
Roche on "My Duties aa a Member," Other
trothera who spoke were John Daly, Albert
Johnson and Joseph A. Kelly. Brother Lewis
Hayden was presented with a Past cniet
ranger's certificate by tha court, after which he
responded with "Duties as an Officer." Many
prominent officers of the order wero Pent.
Dsnclng, singing and supper were Provided.
The committee in charge of the affair was
Lewis Hayden, Harl Flanigan, Stanley Durng.
Joseph A. Kolly, W lllam Davis, EHwanl
Coverdale, 3V lilce, Albert Fleming. Frank
Fleming and J. Craig.
Court Haverford'a athletla association treated
the court to a surprise in a smoker and en
tertainment. After selections by the court s
band tho deputy of the court. Thomaa Nauliy,
spoka on the progress of the court, and en
couraged tho younaer members to pull to
gether for success. A three-round bout by
the yqung chief ranger and nrother Conway
would have done credit to professionals, as
also tho bout between Jack Chnesln and Con
nolly, of the Rapid Transit Company. Brothers
Winters. McLarghla, smith and Aliejon ren
dered some fine vocal music. Brother D. Pow
ers, "the silver-tongued" orator of the court,
confined his sentiments to the subject of the
annual banquet. Selections by Brother Stanley
Smith, accompanied by the accordion bind
and piano, were well received. Another treat
was given by the dtnmntlo club In the play,
"Why Smith Loft Home. Brother ftssla
Alleson recited o poem entitled "What Court
Haverford Is Doing." Brother Edward S m llh.
tho alhletlo Instructor, promises to have sucn
ontertalnments often. Brother Prank TWrhrla
spoke on "Concord." Brother Jm,,6!,!-1.,1.".
sang "A Long Way From Home. Th'so
treats were nrranged by the l,"fr "?
officers. Smith brothers and White Roso
SCourt Olenwood held a fine 'mpker on Jan
uary 2T. with an attendance i of 180 $0?"?
Among those present were Thomas V. yo
hue, grand trustee, and Dr. WlUlam Bsco";
grand treasurer. , The members were enter
tained by fine talent and a U"h lunc h by
tho Entertainment Committee. PctU. .?
and Brother Donahue expressed thanks for
their cordial reception, nnS complimented tno
court on ths large membership, the financial
standing and the way In which lh'ourf-h2t
conducted by the officers. They thought that
if the membera would continue to assist tho
officers the treasury would reach the !':?
msrk this year. , The Degree Team Association
Is growing, having a membership of 7. The
team porformed the ceremony of inlttatl on on
five candidates on tho 20lh, using the new
ritual. Ths association of the court will Jiold
the annual banquet February 11. All mem
bers of tho order ore Invited to be Plfsent.
The following wero the winners of ths prizes
distributed by Court Colonel Hawkins at their
donation party, held on January 22 at Ken
sington avenue and Cumborland street. Mrs.
Anna IBnfey. ton of coal; William Blggar io
gold pleco; William McOarvcy thonorabje depu
ty). third ticket: S. Muldoon. "booby," Court
Colonel Hawkins Is now In a prosperous con
dition, many mombers having been nro"f0: i"
ths last six months. The treasury now holds
almost $6000. Tho court hod a gala night Jan
uary 20 In tho way ot a grand reunion rally
at tho samo hall, when 800 persons enjoyed on
abundant layout of "eats .and drinks. A re
ture was the high-class talent. Including "IS"
Jim" O'Brien, who Impersonated Bwoet Lit
tle Buttercup'' In tho recent Order of Moose
burlesquo ehow. The committee In charcoot
both affairs was composed of Brother "'I'll
ner, chairman; Brother Hlnfey. financial sec
retary: Brother Johannsen, treasurer, and
Brothers O'Brien and Fisher.
Grand Seoretary Robert Comber has returned
from visitations to courts In North Wales, York
nnd Mlddletoivn, nnd reporta a revival of in
terest In the order which cannot fall to pro
duce good, results In thoao localities. Tho four
courts located In York aro arranging for a
class Initiation In the last week of March, which
bids fair to ocllpso nnythlng In that line ever
held In that city. The active members of tie
several courts have united In forming a "Boost
er Committee" nnd their work up to tho present
time proves thorn to bo a "bunch of hustlers
whoso determination will obtain results.
Court Pride ot North Wales, hold Its annual
banquet on January 20. with more than 00 per
cent, of tho membership In attendance, and
visitors from Courts Chestnut Hill and Ambler,
all of whom greatly enjojed the good things
Court Custer gave a midwinter social on Jan
uary 28. In York, Pa. Tho attendance of tho
members and friends taxed the capacity ot
tho hall and proved an enjoyable affair.
Court York field Ita fourth annual social en
tertainment January 20. A most nttractlvo
program wns provided, consisting of un enter
tainment, dance and refreshments. A big
crowd enjojed a pleasant evening.
Jr. Order United American Mechanics
Benjamin Harrison Council presented a silk
American flag to the Woodland Avenue United
Pieabyterlan Church on Sunday ovcnlrfs laat.
In apltn of tho stormy eve
ning, tno largo eaiiico was
packed to "standing room
only." Tho flag was pre
sented, on behalf of tho
councli, by Frederick J.
Shoyer, and received by the
pastor, tho nev. H. K. Gol
lanay. Addresiics were mado bv
Colonel llorac-o D. Gaw and
Paat State Councilor Thomas
II. Walters. An Interesting
program Included patrlctlo
aongs, special selections by the chulr, solos and
a recitation by Walter Blen. Several ramps
of tho P. O. S. of A. honored tno occasion by
their presenco In uniform.
The raturn engagement to decide tho contest
for honorm betw een tho degree' teams of John
Jl. Marlln Council and John D. Armstrong
Council waa presented In the council room of
John R. Marlln Councli on last Thursday eve
ning. The team of John H. Armstrong Councli
had the floor, and their work waa witnessed By
several hundred membera of the contesting nnd
visiting councils. Tho Judges awarded tho hon
ors of ths chair officers to John R. Marlln
Council and tho honors of guard team work
to John n Armstrong Council. The Judges
wero Martin M. Woods, national secretary.
Charles Kaufman. Stato treasurer, and Val
D. Martin, of Liberty Council. It has been
decided to have a. similar contest later In
the year, which will Include the teams of some
half a dozen councils In tho district.
The quarterly business meeting of tho Tast
Councilors and Willing Workers' Association
of ths Eastern district, which was held In the
omce or tno maie iounru on ouiuruy eve
ning laat, was attended by representatives
from all parts of the district. Tlans were
laid for the organization of new councils and
the holding of claBS Inltlatlona during the
coming months. Arrangements for the annual
banquet to be held In May were discussed
and the committee having ths affair In charge
predicts the largest banquet ever held In the
district.
Ransom Council -was Instituted on Tuesday
evening last at Ransom, Pa. Tha degree work
was exemplified by the degree team ot Slocum
Council, of Plttston, Pa.. The councli was
organized by State Organizer Charles Fear.
flamburg Council waa Instituted on Wednes
day evening at Hamburg. Pa. A long list of
charter members waa enrolled and the council
starta with excellent prospects for a successful
future. The council Is the result of the work of
State Organizer J. C. Bond.
District Deputy William E. Morgan tendered
an Informal dinner to tha deputies of Luzerne
County at Wllkes-Barro on Saturday svcnlng
lost. The honor guests of the evening were
Junior l"ast State Councilor lr, William II,
Painter and Past State Councilor B, Frank
The 'Oriental Temple, of York County, will
hold Ita annual banquet on Saturday, Feb-
'"Activity Council. No. 21.1. has been Instituted
at llazleton by Junior J"ast State . Councilor
Dr William 11. Painter. The council waa or-
Sanlzed by Deputy State Councilor William
ames. of shawneo Council, No. at.
Good Will Council dedicated Its new building
last Thursday. The program Included dancing
on Friday evening and ''open house" on Satur
day evening. The temple will be one ot the
finest In the State and will be a credit to the
C W'est Scranton Councli Is keeping Its Initia
tion team busy. They are after another prise.
The degree team of Frankllnvllla Councli Is
day evening
atroet, ...
General iienry w
holding weekly rehearsals and -will toon bo
'raising A dust" behind tnem. . ..t.
Toughkenamon Councils tha homo of Slat
Vice Councilor S. O. Scott. Is gunning for new
came, ten propositions being landed at the
last meeting.
Order Independent Americans
Soiithwark Council celebrated, lis 41st annl
wrsnry with a banquet and eiitrlalnment svr
Jant,ry 25. O. Shlsler. 8r., was tistmster
council, litter which all en;
Joyed tho finest ' T"1?,
ever had In Southward J.
S C. W. A. Plus K-ve 1on
rfonucnt addresa on the prin
ciples of tho order, P. ;
E. Wllaon made an.
address and Brother Boswell
rpoke of woman suffrage i and
Its effect, on Southwark
MMti..... afeUti- Sr.. was pre
eented with a lovlnc : cup for hli t$ ,"":
strrl troupe, under the leadership of John T.
Ashcroft. mado tho . hit of tho '";,-:
Delt-man was tho Interlocutor and Jlrothers
&.?(tThBondbro'.'hU,nr, XS? AlffnS
froup? wL..Bl.?od br "list Mcfr.w. an ax,
tS vfharlon a flag for having : thaUr
in membership during the lt -Vfviy;
flag presentation, Brothers Thomas J'!i
George Hasoll and Mortimer Ollbert will re
cVlvoSfltate medal, for haying propo.cd seAon
or more members during the J"l,A.rJS to Ch
brothers of Wharton Counc I are urged to m.
on hand to welcome the visiting I"fm"",i
other Councils Wharton won the Sli to pri"
last year, ovldentw on the exerUsj of m
motto. "livery Member. Get a .Member.
Fourth Estate Council would Ilk to lia
somo newspapermen Join Iho council. The coun
ell wss original y started by nwspaprn ten, nut
several have died, and there are i only a .few
1.1 1, among then. Brother Wjgglns. of The
caTbo obralned" from the" recording f .
E, W. Goettel, ?34S Argy a street, yr any "
ma imii, . ,,.-.-
Lnwton Council hejd Its
Ithth anniversary on Monday evening, at ii
tlernunlown avenue. In the l;jni-"J:
Owing to tho nc ement weather, fow- or ins
strangers who were to bo their guests were
present, tfut the evening was Pln' ??",",?
The now guards, now Tielng ,.dhun"stli,n
leadership of Captain Ferns Grltnih. were In
strong ev dencc. This action ot ' n.unA'i
to havo a guird after several ln'u?n"tn
tempts bids fair to materialize, and l ahown
good preliminary icfulls. This is one o' no
Small councils In this city, but their meetings
show Its composition and Indicate that activity
Is not lacking. Four .propositions were re
celvod to Inaugurato their new year, ana
aevertl prospectlves are In sight, ,15. B. woj
rls. Jr., has Just stopped Into the councilor s
chair, and his term augurs success.
Fraternal DPatrlotlo Americans
A allk altar flag was presented last Sunday
evening to ths M. U. Church, ot Tullytown,
rs hy Fidelity Councli. Although tho weather
21 attended In large numbers.
State Vlco Councilor William H.
Bheneman presented the I ag.
and 8tate Council Secretary
George S. Ford epoko generally
on the principles of this great
American organization. The
congregation was highly Plsasod,
tho pastor showed his appre-
W' .,' - ... -tf l,lnir dono
by this order, nnd every one present enjoyea
,hOBMonday evening las a " "Ji1.
of tho team selocted to work In general class
Initiation at Lu Lu Tempi; February 22 "?,,
held at Frankford Council. Every one ail
his part will, and exhibited the " .,n"reh"
which Is now encouraging and foster ng me
work of the ritual. A I membersi ehoulcJ keep
In mind the date of this Important event. The
character and dignity of ths oaslon will far
exceed nnylhlng heretofore attempted by any
other organization. ,. .... nni.
Quaker City Councli will hold Its .',"".'
vcrsary this evening. Quaker City Is not ; only
one ot tho older, but one of the most success
ful, bodies In tho Stato.
The baseball league held a meeting at Loyal
Councli and tho following nominaiions
made: Charles Jackson. Eagle council, presi
dent: Raymond Slemmer, of BJ''"' ,?,".
president: R. W. Grlscom. of Loyal, "?X"r'
Wnlter B. .Morrow of Integrity, ""!
Acting Secretary 11. W. Grlscom i was nstructed
to urgo Iho following counc! a to have a . dele
cate nrenent nt the next moating of the league,
St'Eatfe" 'cminclT WW West Columbia avenue.
Frldav. February ri: Rescue. Murphy, Diligent,
Port Richmond, Hamilton, Colonel Houston, ot
Chester, and lone, ot Llanerch.
STATE DEPOSITS REDUCED
Several Philadelphia Institutions No
Longer Carry Funds.
According to the statement of tho Treasury
Department the amount of Kenernl funda of
tho Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on hand
Jiinuary 20. 1013. excluslyo of moneys appro
priated to the sinking fund, wjb SMOI.40.1
inmpurcd with 3-,OO,101 'December 3,'. 1U
Of ho total deposits of ft.301, 103, Philadel
phia Institutions hold $370,213 as against .,
3Si December 31. .
The amount ot general funds of the Com
monwealth on deposit with banks and trust
companies throughout the State shows a . de-ci.-aio
of more than J1.2S0.000, and with Phil
adelphia Institutions a decrcaae of nearly 4W.
000 -In January, Not only wero tho Stale de
goalt" In many Philadelphia Instltut Ions .
duced somewhat, but half a dozen Institutions
which formerly held State treasury funds have
ibeen removed from the list and do not now
'' The,UfoIlowE?j?' tablo shows tho amount of
general fund" on deposit In Philadelphia. Insti
tutions: ttniin
American Bank liSI!n
iBank of Commerco 6- 'iiX'SSi
Bank of North America uttSii
Central Notional Bank BJ.noo
Commercial -rrusr, fiinnn
Corn Exchsngo National Bank........ lo.opn
Varmi. it Mechanics' National Bank. OO.ltr-
Federal Trust
F-ranklln National Bank
IFranklln Trust
Fourth Street National Bank
First MorigHgo itusi
Guarantee Trust
National Bank of Germantovtn
North Philadelphia Trust
People'a Trust I'V,'",
Quaker City National Bank
Real Estate Title Insurance
Textile National iBank
West Philadelphia Bank
Philadelphia Markets
GRAIN AND FLOUR
WJIBATnecelpts. 18.9T4 bueh.lt. Spec
ulation wa. bullish and the ".tkt advanced
Sfllo. Export demand good. Quotations! Car
tot. In .gport el.vator-NO. 2. red. spot nd
February. M.Olfll.CO; No. 2, "!"
Jl.0CBl.7TI No, I. Nofthern uuluth. I .OT01..
CORK-Recelpts. 47.0J5 bushels. The
market was quiet with lltlla change In price.
Quotations: Car lots. In exhort e ovntor-No. a.
.... .. f.,,rv. Mfl83c; steamer. ..80.V
mssi9ssm
v"ir" T mff Aoii'.ri n
m
ow. iTew, RO'
lU;rc.r.Vmp,e"ycl.o,V-;nrw.
?SffiHO!i
".X'L?-carce and higher. vve
sSSSsa-a
Willi", w
t ' It 281.S0 per busheh M tc. Quality, m
MPort elevator, and at ji.iojn.. .v.
lots ot nearbv grain
11 . 1 1 I IL. 11FLCI UIOI
Ihi. in sacks. Buyers
in n-VK"-,. ,0B.'.O
izau ddis, ii" -v':'..
lacKeo inirici,
prices were """'.,'"'"-' fiir JMWH
lbs., in wood: Winter, clear. "J()(!.7.7o:
straight, ,TOT.B)S do., ' pKWfa oooV.SOi do.,
Kansas, straight, J"t C"',!?- spring, first
jiatent, jjite, sacks, ,T'2flT.noj spri ng
clear. jn-TSfflT: do, straight. H'";i ,sAf2."i:
entV f.2ijT.7S do., favorite brands. J'
city millsT choice and fancy Ilf"lrnear, jofli
$5 dno,.?9;tfaf.T.do?.,lent': W
''i- . It KinnlV and
Quota-
r-drled.
BIT, YJJOVn "was in "' . 'fn V-ood,
iflrm. Wo quote nearby and Western, in woou,
at S7ui,w, as to quauu.
PROVISION
f. . l..a ..!. ! utaillflV,
tloiw: Cliy beef, In t, moked lJdil5jJidrJl
jr.4sxty . V--s--V. .... In la. nmoRvffUs t7,Ul
SOoItdo.. city beetr'knuckles and tend'M
smoked and alr-drled, 278j'J3C.i do,, western
beef, knuckles and lenders,, smoked 2lcj
beet' hams, J1H2: pork, fern Ji, "'f'l.-j''
hama, 8. P. cured, loose. lJ!t ' .nLuVd
""inned,. loose, iaviwi?.c.i uo ""-.-".--.
iajiiavjc.; otner nams sniuno, --v.
to brand and average. llaUHo.: ham", smoked,
Western cured. J4U14ic,; do., .boiled, boneless,
102Oc; plcnlo shoulders, 3. 1 cursd. loo se.
10l5Mlc.; do, smoked, ll4312o.; b1"4o,lJ
Pickle, according to average, loose. l-'VJB S"
bieekoat kacon. aa to brand and average, city
i. ituirv,!
10,000
10.000
10,000
15.000
20,000
40,000
10,000
2.V00O
10,000
M.avi
2S.0OO
IS.OeO
23,000
curea. iixxinc.i uo.. iw fcy;r;v. ,r .
lard. Western, refined, tierces. "W"i4C-,,Yti.
do., tubs, liail'Sc: no., puro eltr. kettle
rendwtd, In lleries, lieil'Sfl.l do.. P"" "
kettle rendered, In tubs, ltgllUc.
REFINED SUGARS
Market ruled Arm and 10 points higher. Re;
flncrs' list prices! Standard granulated, 6.400,!
lino granulated, BSic; powdered, 0.15c: con
fectioners' A, 6.25c ; soft grades, i.fiOQ-S.lOc.
DAIRY PRODUCTS
IIUTTKR Receipts were light and tha
market ruled firm with a fair demand. Quo
tations: Western, fresh, solid-packed, cream
ery, fancy specials, aoe.; oxtra, dc.: axtra
flrals, 32iB33c.: firsts. 30331c.; soconds, 27
2Sc: ladle-packed, 212ao., as to quality;
nearby prints, fancy,. 37c; do., average extra.
800.! do., flrats, 31jfr33c; do., seconds. J819
200. Special branda of prints Jobbing at 42
41c
J5GGS. Supplies -were mora liberal and
prices were 4f3 00c. per case lower. Demand
was llghL Quotations: In freo coses, near
ly, extra, 31c per dor.; Ilrais, J8.70 per
standard case: noarby, curront receipts, J3.4U
ef.65 per case: Western and Southwestern,
extra, firsts, J3.70 per case: firsts. W.40M8.63
per care; Southern. I7.SO4r8.40 r?r case; fancy
selected candled fresh eggs Jobbing at J0
35c. j.er dox. .
CHF.KSK. Export demand was good and
supplies were well cleaned up at the late ad
vance. Quotations: New York, full-cream,
earlier recelpta, choice, 17c; do., dp., fair to
good, lOfflOWc: do., current make, 15!5c; do.,
part skims. S13c
POULTRY
DRESSED. Ruled firm with demand
readily absorbing tho limited offerings of
desirable atock. Turkeys were lc. higher.
Quotations: Fresh-killed tin keys, dry-picked
and dry-packed Fancy, noarby, 22c; do.,
Western, 22c; fair to good, 1820c; old toms,
10820c; fowls, 12 to box, dry-plckod and dry
racked Selected heavy, lutic weighing 4'u3
lbs. apiece, isyjc. wcigning aws-i ins. ripiw-e,
17liSlSc.; weighing 3 lbs. apiece. lWpWc;
under .1 lbs. apiece. UWloc. : fowls, bbls..
ary-picited and ary-pacaeu vv osiern,
Ing 45 lbs. aolece, 18c: do., do., ilSi.lbs..
HI3t7c: do., do.. :t lbs. nnd under, 1J016C.;
old roosters, dry-plckcd, 14c: broiling chickens
Nearby, mas lbs. apiece, 2223c; do., fair to
good, lSB20c; Western, 1WI2 lbs. apiece, 209
22c, do., fair to good, 14$lSc; chickens, dry
picked and dry-packed. In boxes Mllk-fcd, 31
to 30 lbs. to dos.. 17c; mllktfcd 37 to 42 lbs.
lo dox., 17c; milk-fed, 43 lo 47 lbs. lo dos.,
17c; milk-fed, 4S lbs. to dox., 10c; mllk-fcd, w
lbs. and over, 20c; corn-fed, 31 to 42 lbs. to
doz., 13915MC : corn-fed, 4:r to 47 lbs. to dox.,
lc; corn-fod. 4S lbs. to dox.. 18c: corn-fed, ui
lbs nnd over, 10c: chickens, dry-plckod and
dry-racked. In bbls Sclectod heavy, luc;
Western, corn-fed, a lbs. nnd over. I8e. ; vvest
orn, corn-fed, 4 lbs., l'giT'.Sc; Western, corn
led, 3Vj ili i.ivjr.' Wralern. corn-led, 2W1J
lbs., H115c. ; ducks, fancy. In boxes, lTWlSc. ;
do., ordinary to good, 124j'16c; gecso, nearby,
12U14C. no.. Western, lu12c. ; .uuabs, per
dos. Whltu, weighing 11 to 12 lbs. per dox.,
H 40fl3; white, weighing f to 10 lbs. per dox.,
f.I.SOtM.30: white, weighing 8 lbs. per dox.,
tJffS.SO; do., do.. 7 lbs. per dox.. $2.5082.0.0;
do., do. nao'4 lbs. per doz., J1.602.10; dark
and No. 2, rOc.QS1.25.
LIV15. Desirable stock sold fairly and
ruled firm at the late advance. Quotations
Fowls, lstj-l.c; old roosters, ll12c; young
chickens, soft mealed. lR17c; do., ataggy,
1314c: turkes, HS17c: ducks, 10ei7c:
geese. I517c; gulreas, as to quality, per pair,
4W55c; pigeons, old, per pair, 22125c.; do.,
voung, per pair, 17tfl8c
FRESH FRUITS
Offerings were fairly liberal and the market
ruled weak with don.and only moderate. Quo
tations: Applea, Mew York, per bb). Green
ing. J2B2.50; King, S2J72.73; York Im
perial. 22.K): 'Ben Davis. $1.8081.75; Spy.
ji.TDOZ.oo: Baldwin, x1.73gj.50; other good
eating varieties, 1.73S2.fiu; mellum J101.5O;
spples. Western, per box. 75cI1.23: apples.
Delaware and Pennsylvania, per hamper. 500
00c; lemons, por box, (202.73; oranges,
Florida, rer box, M.COR-'.-lO; tangerines,
Florida, per strap, f2S3: grapefruit. Florida,
ier box, S1f2; pineapples, per crate Porto
llco. l,SOS2.75: Florida, 1T2; cranberries,
fancy late varieties, per 'bbl 5J.W3l..',0;
PORT OF PmLADfitPHM
Vessels Arriving T6tJa
Btf. rawnee, New Tork, tnsrcruiniui, riijj
steamship Company. ... '" ffl
Str. Indian, Jacksonville, rsentert vl
merchtndlse. Merchants and Miners' ftA5
' SIT AroT (lfr.j.'.Bhlelds, baUaal. f
Behr. A. B. eherman, ChirUttoA.
A. D. Cummins A Co.
Steamslilps to Arrive
PASSENGER.
Name. FTim-
Sardinian ...ulasiow .. ..,.
Haverford ...nMverpool .,..,,
KnUlOHT.
Themlsto ,..,,,.,,i,,,,notterasm
Jomsburg ,,.,raroian .,
Bk Joldborg . ,4 ...... , . .Copenhagen
Florentlno .........M.Huelva ,.,.,
I.uclllne it ...i.Cardlff ,,
Mackinaw .i..ii...iLondon .....
Plnturla . Shields ... ,
Nike ,.i... .,..,.. Cardiff .....
Manchester Miller. . ...Manchester
lfavet .tShlelda .....
Nestos ...........Oran .,
.tie,
. .J11
' Jjgl
JSfM-
..Jsg
,:
...Jio,
:::s.a
...JisJ
Andreas ..syra j.s;
Tecsdalo ..,. ....Havana la, Ur,JS
Jirinuiiin ..,....... tuuiiiu. '.,., ,Jah I
Chelaton ..............Cuba ...,,,,,. .3
Montoso ......1 ...Chrlatobal ... ,r,V,
Neison ,t f,uuDa ......,, ...vvi
Bella ........Port Antonio,., ,!
..ua.ujn -.-. s.uau, .....SeBI
Steamships to Leave
PASSENGER.
Name. ,r1'' BifH
ejarpinian ..tuiasgow. , .Feh.tt
Haverford Liverpool .......rjjy
llUilUJli.
Tunisian .....I.ellli .,.,,,,. ,r-
South Point Rotterdam F,
ilanchester Millar
,. Manchester
..JTe1
:o.ooo
150,035
Total 1370.218
The amount of sinking funda of 'the Stato
nn deposit January 20. 1015, totals S8H.C33,
of vThTrh Phleiphla Institutions hold tS0,
033, distributed as follows:
National Bank of Nortnern joerties., .'
Ninth Notional Bank ... ..... .,-,
Farmers & Mechanics' National Bonk
Total 1180,033
WEST JERSEY FINANCING
Stockholders Approve Stock Increase
and Bond Issue.
The West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Company's proposed Increase of x.1,000.000 In
Its capital stock and the creation of a general
refunding mortgage of 113.000.000 was ap.
proved at tho special meeting of stockholders
held at Camden this morning.
Tho new stock and bonds will be Issued from
time to time as the directors deem essential. A
motion waa adopted that tha directors before
Issuing any of the new stock consider whether
such action should be postponed until the de
cision In the matter of the proposed lease ot
the West Jersey to the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company Is handed down by tho New Jersey
Court of Krrors and Appeals.
early black,
ner hhl.
eisr.-; cranberries, cape Cod. early black-,
crate. 7.V.fnSl: rranherrles. Jersey.
crate, 60fJ76c,: pears, New York, Kleffer,
sirawoerrier.
bhl.. S162;
;MJ33C
Florida, per
per
per
per
qt
VEGETABLES
Choice stock met with fair sale and values
generally were steadily maintained. Quota
tions: White potatoes, ner bush. Pennsyl
vania, rafl5c: New York, as tp. quality, 43fi
Bile; white potatoes, Jersey, per basket. 30
:t.1c: sweet potatoes, Delaware, per hamper
large. Jiff 1.23: medium, 50iJS3c. ; sweet
potstnes, Eastern Shore, per bbl. No, 1,
S2R2.73: No. 2, il.6rMfl.76; sweets, Jersey, per
bbl. No. 1. 1.3S3.50: No. 2. J24f2.60: sweets,
Jersey, per baaket, OJfiOOc. : onions, per bush..
ttttfTOc; do., choice, per 100.1b. bag. $1.50;
do., medium, per lOO-lb. bag. 11.23; do ,
aeconda, per 100-lb. bag, $1; cabbage, Danish,
per ton. elliWlO; cauliflower. New York, per
crate, fll,60: spinach, Norfolk, per hbl
I1.60f2.25: kale, Norfolk, per bbl.. 73B8Sc;
lettuce, Florida, per basket, fifPH beans,
Florida, per baaket, 1162.50; peas. Florida, per
basket. S2.503.60; eggplant. Florida, per box.
1S72.50: cucumbers, Florida, per basket. S-I.M)
(?3; squash, Florida, per basket, S2,2.M!3;
peppers, Florida, per carrier. .11; toinatoa.
Florida, per carrier Fancy. Hit f: choice, flip
2: celery. Florida, per crate, 1,I31.50: do..
New York, per bunch 35tf50c; mushrooms,
per 4.b. basket, 11.20.
NEW YOKK BUTTEIl AND EaJS
NKW TORK. Feb. Butter, flrmer; re
ceipts. CfCS packagos. Creamery extra, 34
8!Hc: State dslry. tubs. 23B33',ic; Imllatloa
creamery, firsts. 2HKK!3Kc.
Eggs. Irregular: receipts. 11.027 cases. Near
bv whits, fancy, SSlClttc.: nearby mUed, fancy,
2V&30ct fresh firsts. 23H31HC
Other rtnanclal News on Page 6
freigiijts and chartehsj
r.stes continue to go higher. Th diifuun!
not Increased, r.
EfXBAJIEIIirs.
riertMlnsInn Court frtr.l. Atlnnlln tn-,4?
weat coast Italy, grain, 40,000 quarters, .ltd
Olenaen U'r.), 21,000 quarters, same.
vvanuuy iur,j, -,ww ijuHiiers. same, s
Amberton (Br.), Gulf ta Piraeus, grain, !
000 quarters,, lis. 0d February. ls
i' loriston lur.r,' .tt vone. irsnsauu
trit.lA. slT mnnths. basla 10s.. Febnurr ;
Tenbergen (Br.), 2150 tons. West India In
nine months, 10s., February-March. r
Isle of Jura (Br.), 2483 tons, same (or'
nvnnlhi
Cralglna (Br.), 2401 tons, time charter, tS
...I t,ori,. Viaala annltl th... AIArrh. 'M
Bk. JIarie (Fr.), 1035 tons. New TorkTi
Sydney, N. 8. W., . general cargo, prlvm
terras, Feoruary-Marcn,
Movements of Vessels
Sir. Grecian, from Philadelphia, arrlvM at
Boston February 4. '-iss
Str, Nebraskan, from Galveston, vis, Tfjifc?
wan, arrived at firemen roDnisrr a,
Str. Thyra 8. (Dan.), from Fhlladelpn!
Str, Louisiana (Dan.), from Philadelphia, art
tIva nt rhrtstlanla January 28. u-Hal
Str. Manchester Merchant (Br.), from PhStS
delphla, arrived at mancnesier ceorusry z,asi
Str. Persian, for Philadelphia, steamed frsa
Jacksonville February 4. h'kf
Str. Cricket, from Philadelphia, ai-rjvslfsl
t'oriiana, ure,. j-owu., . i ,.fl
Str. J. M. Guffey, Port Arthur for PhlU4-1
phis, was RO miles southwest ot Dlrtnes
Shoal llghtnhlp at noon Ferjruary a. Jaa
Str. Paraguay, Philadelphia for Ssblst;
passed Diamond Shoal lightship at 3 p.- su
February 3.
Foreign Discount Bates
Bank of England J
Bank of France 0
Bank of Germany B
Bank of Belgium 6
Bank of Austria 5J4
Bank of Italy 5
Bank of Switzerland 3
Bank of Russia ,... JJ
Bank of Spain... J
ljanK 01 i'oriuKRi -ra
Bank of 8wcden BJ4
Hank of Denmark f,Vi
Bank of Norway JV4
Bank of Nctheranda 0.
Aiir. g. 11W
Aug. 20, UH
Dec. si, 1
Aug. :7jiSi,
uct, ai, iiHi
May (i, WH
Sept. 10,1114
July 2D.-1W
Sept. 1,1111
ja,m 14. 1W
Jan. 5, m
Jan. ri. jh
Aug. 12.-1W
Aug. 20; 1W
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OBITUARIES
MRS. EDWARD HTJNSWOETK
Mrs. Caroline Qlrard Ingrani Hu
worth, a grnndnleco of Stephen G.rarjS
j inH niTlitotArl tvUVi nhflnnthmitM
U11U iUIIeS iT-..H4i.v vs.... -". rr
.HKitsHianlB liiipn nnri ttl TIfVJ Jtrei Q16fl
yesterday nt her home, 106 South Ci
street. Sho was S years old. MrsHuai
worth was the widow of Kdward Hunfe
wotth, vho was a member of the M
Ol XIUI13WUIIH Oi J,U,jra. ms.w -v
of the founders of the Philadelphia Horn
- THl..ntvtaa nnri nfHvulv InterfiiteAu
1UI illLUluuiWi i.iu. - -- -- .
the Seaside Homo for Worklns Glfl IS
Asbury rarlc. N. J. Two sons Buryim
Tho funeral will be held Saturday afttfc
noon at 1:30 o'clock from her late rcg
dencc. 33
WARBEN T. BAWSOK.'.S
.,.... IV.'Hm
wnrren T. IJawson, presiaent l;s
Holmesburi? Trust Company, Is dead.!,
his home, ass l'opiar sireei, iuiiur.u,6t
nttacK ot neari uiscusc. xo - j
lir. Ilawson was one of the founders rf
tho HolmeDUrs irusc company- "'
can his career as an expert accounUr
For many years lie was a member oy!
r r.,1,1 -nvotitva Tin leaveslt
widow and two chlldretiN The funj2
date pf which has not been sei, win
1 ' l.ln tia vasl1rirf kVSl
JliaccL lUill ilia mio ivoiuvsiv , h
HAHRY WATTS
TV .. tWTntttt nnA gf Hie Oldest. OC
IlUliy ITOfcVO, v,,w .-.- ,
fellows oi ueiawura vuunu ""v
many years a. icmucui. i -- ;-t.
died yesterday at the home of iils-dauB.
... xr. TV tr Wncrner. B817 Da UVKtS
street. He was 62 years old. lie w
member of tho Blblo class of the ,W
rettford Baptist Church and the AmM1"
Star Lodge. No. 4G5. He Is urvlved.W
his widow. Ho will be burled Saturai
afternoon at - u tiutu u. .. ,-;Tjs
ters resiaance.
Tna-P.-PTT T, 11ASB0TJE
HAnTFORD, Conn.. Feb. 4.-JosepjjB
Barbour, one oi ine letiuins '""''" tJJ
the Connecticut bar and a former SpK'J
In the State keginiaiure, oieauu"i,j
Ills law omca yemoruuy., . ?,mjbs1
years old and was one of the most apj
T.A..unMnM Mmiulifn nnea.kers InlBa
State.
;
TTF.NH.-S' HABBISON HABVEtl
WILlOSS-BAIfllB. Pa., Feb. .-Jf?l
Harrison Harvey, ono of the ploneetwn
thraclte coat operators of the WW"
valley, oiec i nw. i, '" :g!S
ono os vn bcovmhwiiw ;, ..,.- .
eastern rennsylvania,
Death Notices on Pago 13
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