Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-12-16
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osrsess Of the several Addresses-A Clue
to the Robbery Near Mouutviiis.

DGw0far Cores spondence OF the INrKiLio RNUER
81 COLuxBIA, Dec l6.--Co.umbia Lodge No.
"a Brctherhood Of Locomotive Firemep, held
: public reception last evening, In the
0psra house, to officers OF the grand lodge Of
5his order. Despite the inclement weather
toeFe was large number present and the
programme carried out was of great interest
- Ill present The stage was neatly
doCoreted with flags, etc, with a scroll
running across the top, containing the motto
q the order, "Benevolence, Sobriety and In
dustry" and Welcome to B. OF l.. F." The
hanging OF red and green lamps aud pick
eud shovel used by the fremen In their work
s further enhanced the decorations on the
(. otogo were seated the committee OF the local
Lodge aud the speakers Of the evening. The
following programme was carried out: over
turA 1ronville orchestra speech of welcome
CIV. Down, chairman OF com mittee; prayer,
Rev. F. J. Clay Moran welcome address,
& VIM. b Given, esq. This hour and gstherirg
y II 70 do honor to the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Firemen, who have the respect of the
people Of the borough and the admiration of
all This is an industrial age, and law and
order reign supreme. Education Is needed
!. 10 f1s man to do something to win success.
The first ana important duty is to earn your
daily bread. 1t does not make so
much difference what you do but how
you do It. The fireman should strive
become q master mechanic. The iron high.
ways did much to keep the United States
together during the war aud is potent
factor In times OF war or peace Organized
capital and labor Is proper, so that lsbor
eh0uld have Just hearing ii Is ineNpedient
10 organize labor to dabble In politics. When
the demands are Just, no man living dare
refuse to notice those demands In behalf OF
the local lodge and citizens of town, the
speaker welcomed the grand officers to Co.
lumbia and wished the order GoG-3peed In
their noble work.
Music, orchestra reading, Rev. Moran
Miss Bruner being unable to be present by
reason OF sick ness.
Address, Hon. VIM. f. Lockwood. In
1857 the speaker first rode on a locomotive,
and in 1872 found mum ber OF defects. After
hearing OF the Ashtabula accident he re.
solved to devote his talents to this work, and
In 1850 began to construct another lOcomo-
tive On this engine he had lectured before
the franklin Institute in Chicago, Colum.
bus and other places Itshould be the ambi-
tion Of the fireman TO step from the left 10 the
right side Of the engine. The speaker likeped
an engine to the human body and spoke of
tho good examples set by the $40 lodges aud
1900 members Of this organization. he
hoped to see each lodge one of education.
His travelling experiences were also related.
Music, orchestra.
Address, Grand Master +. 7. Sargent.
This brotherhood is an organization TO
many people unknown. 1t WAS organized
December lst, 1878, at Port Jervis, n. Y. by
eleven men, who followed this business,
after discussing what they could do to help
the fremen and advance their interests The
organizers little thought how the brother
hood would increase during these few years,
Benevolence, so5riety and industry are
the three principles and foundation
stones of the order. By living up TO
this motto every fireman csn become a re-
spected member of society. The order
teaches its members temperance. Itis true.
some OF the members are not temperate, but
such are their obligations. 1t Is necessary
10 have steady nerve and clear mind in the
discharge o. their duties Industry is nee
essary and the hremen should always bs
ready and faithful in duty. What ever you
find TO do, do 1t with all your might Benevo-
lence Is factor in the order. All the
members belong to the insurance depart
ment for the assistance OF disabled brothers,
or their families when dead, Many homes
would be desolate were it not tor this broth
erhood. Many people are OF the opinion that
the members are bound together to coer.
Dion. During the l3 years OF the existence
Of the order no blot could he found
upon it They have gained the respect
OF the employers and never demanded any
thing unjust When grievances occur the
Z matter il always satisfactorily settled. Many
Organizations have wrong leaders and reason
IN the best way to all difficulties. Employers
Lave their rights as well as the employees.
The speaker believed that railroad officials
honor the order, which is n benefit TO
both paGteS. He would say to ali raj roaders,
do your duty and doit well. Treat everyone
with respect and aim for higher position.
Study your engine. The best officials are
those who started at the foot Of the ladder
The local lodgeis one Of the banner lodges OF
the brotherhood and the lodge should win
the esteem of the citizens.
Address, Master Mechanic 5. NJ. Alexan-
der, OF York, who related railroad expert
ences OF forty years ago, when coal trains
had the right OF way over passenger trains
and the engineer had full control of the
train.
G. w. Downs chairman Of commlttee'
thanked The people present TOR their atten-
dance. Music-orchestrp,
The lodge entertained the distinguished
speakers and other guests in the srmOry after
the conclusion OF the reception. The ban
luet was prepared by John Warren, caterer,
and was prepared in his best style. Oysters
in various ways, turkey, chicken salad, ice
cream, etc, were served, 70 which all present
did full justice. The local lodge add the
committee OF arrangements should ieel
greatly encouraged over the very successful
manner In which the first public reception
OF Columbia lodge of Locomotive Firemen
was hold.
Tho Free Delivery Question.
After further investigation about the free
delivery postal service for various towns IN
Pennsylvanis 1t was learned that the bill
further requires that those boroughs must
have q population, of 10000 or the revenue
of the postoiiice must be $4,000 Columbia
meets the requirements of the bill regard
Ing population but the revenue from the
poSAi service IL only Tl5OO. The receipts
Tor the renting Of boxes amounts 10 5000 per
Annum and to increase this amount It would
90 necessary to increase the number OF lock
boxes.
Watch aud Chain Recovered.
About four weeks ago, Levi o. Johns, l!v.
Ing In Manor township, near MouutvIlle, had
gold watch and chain, two rings and re-
yolver stolen from his place, during the day.
time. Officer Wittck WAS notified OF the
robbery and given a description of the arti.
cles stolen. This description was sent 10 a
number OF towns and letter has been re-
cetved by the officer from Phlsdel phia noti-
tying him that the watch and chain has been
io1nd In that city, where it was pawned for
eiE The ofncer has gone to Philadelphia and
VII restore the recovered property to its
Railroad wrecE
A wreck occurred on the Columbia & Port
Deposit railroad near the flint mill, about IL
O'Clock last nigh. Freight train, drawn by
engine No. 534 was coming north, and the
wreck occurred from a broken frog. Eleven
cars were thrown from the track, but not
much damaged. The wreck crew were IN
service clearing away the wreck, and re-.
turned home at 5 o'clock this morning.
Town Notes.
The school board will hold their regular
monthly meeting tonight.
"Skipped by the Light of the Moon
Will be presented in the opera house on
Friday night by an excellent company.
The Lodge of l,1cOmOtiya Iiremen will