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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
Sudden Death of an Old Man.

Jacob Musketnuss. aged 60 years, who
died suddenly at his home In Brenemsn's
court this morning. When his wife swoke
she found him lying on the floor, having
fallen.out Of bed. She tried to arouse him
bat he was dead. Coroner Honaman I'M
pAnnelled jury composed OF S. X. Gray.
bill, Jacob II. Norbeck, II. q. Martin, John
II. Barnes, Adam Reiker and J. s. Morri-
son. The verdict was death from heart
disease. The deceased had been an Inmate
Of the hospital for soms time and only
came bone couple OF days ago.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
A NATIVE OF THIS vIrY.

Rhiilp Rcpdpey, Aged II, Dies NJ His Home
% Coiumbm-3he Centennial Cslebration.
Regular Correspondence OF lErKLLIanScrR.
CoLpxnrA, March I.--Philip Fordney,
aeed II, Q welI.known resident, died on
"wednesday night ut his home, corner OF
0sOond and Perry streets. He had been
sick for the past year, but had been con.
nnod 70 his bed for the past nine days
M. Fordney was born In Lancaster, but
has been living In this place and vicinity
Tor forty seven years. During his earlier
years be followed the river for q livelihood
Later 10 life he was troubled with rheuma-
Iism and kept q small store A wife and
two children, O son and daughter, survive.
His children are John 8. Fordney and Mrs.
MseRio PauleA The funeral will be held
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock services
81 his late residence and interment In
Mount Bethel cemetery.
The Centennial
The centennial OF Columbia will be eel.
obrated during the coming summer, and
viii be the most Important event In the
history Of the borough. A number Of plans
have been thought Of and elaborate details
viii soon be proposed.
The site upon which this town now
osnnds was owned by Samuel Wright, who
hsd Il surveyed IN the spring OF 1882, and
laid ont Into building lots These lots were
disposed OF by lottery TO the number OF one
hundred and sixty, and the town formed
which Mr.. Wright named Columbia.
Every Citizen il in favor OF the celebration,
and every person will no doubt enter
heartily into the celebration.
No Change In the strike.
There Ia no change In the Columbia rol.
ling mill stike. A puddler by the name
Of John Shrlves Is working at the mill.
Lest night he was escorted home by Officer
Wittick, and was greeted With Black
Sheep" Scab." aud othor opprobrious
Oojthetr.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
Almost . FIRE,

There was almost fire in the Jspsrbox
factory Of George r. Killisn, on the third
story OF Nc. 2s East ling street, last eve.
ming. lamp, which had been left stand.
ing on table in the cutting room, bef ua
TO burn on the outside for come cause.
The hoor was covered with paper, a., but
the lamp WAS discovered In time by Mr..
hhiiAn, who threw IL out after the female
employees had been pretty badly frightened.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
lima do Mmska DargerousIy III.

The lima de Murska Concert com pauy
appeared In Wilkesbsrre On Wednesday
ovoning. Mime dc MuIsks, who had con-
0suelsd Q cold In Scranton, was suffering
asvsrsly, and during the third act tainted
away on the stage. An effort was made TO
resume, but she was TOO I'll to stand. She
wm taken immediately to the hotel and
physicisns were called. Late in the evening
her Life ives cespaired o.. A telegram re-
csived by Manager Yecker, this afternoon,
ssys that Mmr. do Mursss will positively
b here 10 morrow evening.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
Appo nt.d A,s,s,snt superv,sor.

assistant to Simon O. Long, supervisor Of
the Pennsylvania railroad b0lween Column.
bia and Coatesville, TO take the place of
Harry Covode, who left some weeks ago for
Nicaragua Tho new man 10 q Philadel-
phian, but he came here from Holidays
burg, where he held . similar position. He
has already entered upon his duties.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
NeG Ynsh 0fnNa n.

NEW Yonx. March 4. l:so p. m.-Money closed
at 202k per cent, Exchange steady; posted
rates, o. s80l Bsj actual rates. u ss04 s5M for
sixty days; Ns70& sk for demand; Govern
ments steady; currency So. q % bid ~
coup 81 25H 4ks DO. d GO bid.
The stock market opened active ana
steady. on the receipt Of dispatches from Lon.
don Of higher prices for American securities
In that MARKET Daring the urst hour prices
advanced v TO ~ per cent. but since IL
O'Clock the market has been weak. ana At the
present writing values show some reaction.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
John X. Fishers FaneraI.

The funeral Of John X. Fisher, the Man.
helm suicide, will take place on Friday
morning at 10 o'clock, services only being
held at the house, when Rev. U. II. Her.
shey, Of the Evangelical church OF l.. banon,
an intimate friend OF the family, will con-
duct the sorvioeg.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
New York Market.


NEW YonK. March Flour market steady I;
Fine. " o60laa, snpsrnne. o. a5tp5 90 MINI
Extra, % 9hG490; City Hill Extra, a a0l4 Is I;
Winter W heat extra, y 30.
wheat-No. l, Ned. state. 92}Sp93c ; No 2, DO
9l6slke; No. p, Rod, Winter. Mar solsc /;
receipts, %e none shipments. ',sso eo.s,. +.
May, |: 6assci receipts. a.acO bus; shipments.
Oats No. l.. White. state: a2c,sxc No. 2 do.
Sln9kc; do March. S7slc; Hay, size !;
ronsipts. 70 600 +; shipments, bi.too
Rye dull but steady.
barley nominal.
PORK dull New Mess slt I51lb co.
Lard dull March. is OF April, ks0l.
Molasses steady for 30 boiling stock, 2Dc
Turpenttno steady Mt 40c.
kosin dull ut s l5eIl TX,
Petroleum dull; REFINED in Cases. 91c.
Hreights quiet grain to London, "a.
Butter STEADY; Western Creamery, l71lsc.
Cheese steady; Western Flat, 1l%Ql2c /;
Ohio Factory, ntVllc; Fancy white, i2ss0
l2ko.
:, sKgs easier; state. 2Shgao.; Western,
go 3kc
sugar firm; Refined Cutioat, 7s.c; Ganula.
ted. re,
Tallow firm Prime City. 4sssIi ll-lsc
Rice nominal Domestic. tair 10 good, 5Lc.
Coffee dull; Fair Caraoes. Tor kio. ltl. .Qlixc.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
lIl.NOBtbly Grade

Bi-MopthIy Grade Report of PUpis.
The following IL the relative grade Of
pupils arranged by classes In attendance
ut the boys high school during the months
OF January and February. Two hours
home study per day expected from each
pupil
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
poubis Funeral

Ths double funeral OF Alexander Sturgis,
a Lititz, and Eiizabsth kreiter, OF Read
lngs formerly of i.i,iis, took place Wedncs.
ony aStsEnoon st two O'clock; interment in
~ ncssvtan graveyard. The Litiis Lodge,
y - n, vos " atlsndancA
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01

CHICAGO. FEB .9.-Cattle-R Receip' s. D o o head;
shipments. 2.60i market oul faucy
- iOlg5 iOj sJeer-, o. 90 20; sUickers ana
. 01S 80; Texas cattle, t3 iO44 -.
Hoes-keceipts, l,$OO head; shipments,
s,N0 market slowi mixed, t5IoCD6 t0i heavy
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01

Last evening the Lee Brothers appeared
In Fulton opera house, Riving one OF their
illustrated lectures TO very small audi
ence. This evening a trip through Italy
will be shown.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
Closing Prices 2 o'c ock !
"A hAnf NAn,. InAta
Prtces-s;S0 o'clock n IN


CHICAGO. Mar. I. $3.50 u. m.-Market opened.
June, s0kc
Corn-Mar, t7Ifc May. blssc; June. $40,
Oats-Mhr., 2s - aay. slNc June, Size.
Pork-Mr,sISt Mey, sii O5; june, sI4 Tx.
LARD. q 10; April, u III may, 81 SO
short BiGs-Mar q le5j May. q IS; June,
Fth,
CLOSING.
Wheat March. 7S%e April, 5Gc; May. sOAc
Corn-March. axe April. exc; May. 6I.o;
June, 5lho.
Oats Mar., 2sz1c May, SlXc; June,S 20.
Pork Mar. sl3 80 May, eli i0x June,
Ga 20
Lard-Mar., q 7Oi April, a 75t May. s7 SIX ;
Short ki6s.Mar.. o. Is; April. q SIX May.
" SS; June, G4
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01

visit to tho New Water worss AID sew.r re.
The committee ON sewerage and water
works improvements visited tho works
ON Wednesday afternoon.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01

SERVICES preparatory to tho communion Will
bs held ia the Ppsby teriau churS h this ana
to morrow evening at 71f O'Clock.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-03-01
r. Has4sH7saH=s zaHH==
AfARhE7S,
Philadeiph,a Produce Market.

PBIL<pRLrHIA, Mar l.-flour weak; sales
800 bbis MINI. Bakers. " t0pt 10 emma.
Faulty, % 75Gol ~; Western IL 90, k3 SSe14 TO /;
Western Patents, ASD6aVl.
Rye flour, " BOds3 75
Wheat-Mar.. 30 &c; = pril. alkc; Way. $50
Corn March. h5kc April, 80; May. SIC.
Oa,s-6aich. 39Nc April, SoISc; May. s9kc.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
caIIfernls I,epnbIlcan..

SAcnANgNro, Cal, May 2.-Thc rcsolu-
tions adopted at last nights session Of the
Republican convention culogiIc the SER
vices TO the State Of Senator stanford; de-
nouncc the Chinese treaty; demand the
repeal and abrogniion Of all laws anil
treaties allowing Cinnamon 10 land In this
country, and the enactment Of such laws
m will speedily rid the country OF those
now here; donounoc the treaties suggested
by the President aud his Secretary Of State
~ mere trihing with the great question;
proclaims allegiance 10 the doctrine Of pro-
lection. The resolutions indunc the nc.
ton Of the United States Senate in is
amendment to the so-cillcd bond purchase
bill, made In the Interest Of silver coinage,
aud dcnouncc the action Of the Democrat.
ic House Of Representatives in smOthoring
bills iavoring the issue 10y the government
Of certificates Tor every dollar sl silver de.
posted In iis vaults. iayors such legislation
~ will prevent the coming Oi anarchists,
socialists ETC., into the country; demands
strict enforcement OF the foreign contract
labor law. iayons nOn-Hcctarian schools; de-
nouncc the efforts now being made 10 alter
the American protective system. The res.
0lutiOns express regret at the refusal Of
James a.. Blaine to allow his name 10 bo
used M q candidate al the coming national
convention, and roiieutos confidence In
his integrity and eminent ability.
Greed Raymond and John y. Swift, Of
San Francisco; Morris NJ. Estco, Of Napn,
and Henry T. Gage, Of los Angeles, were
selected delegates at large " the national
convention.
The full list Of delegates 10 the Chicago
convention, as completed by the liopubli-
can State convention at late hour last
nights M follows AZ large, John u. Swift,
N. NJ. fstoe, Greed Raymond aud Henry
l.. Gage. First district, n. w. lyington, j.
Y. Ellison; second, A. w. simpson. D. y.
Knight; third, I'll Dennison, H. y. Rob.
bins; fourth, &. y. Crockcr, w. II. Dia.
mond; 9Th, NJ. II. DcYoung, w. o.
Frank; sixth, Paris Kilhoum, II. n Os-
borne. Tho delegation IL unplcdgcd.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
MISSISSIPPI EPIsCoPALIANs.
The Bishop Pays a Beautiful Tribute t.
ho oh A

The Bishop Pays a Beautiful Tribute to
the Late w. A. Percy-Proceedings.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
JACKSON, Miss, May 2.-The second
days proceedings of the diocesan council
was opened at o'clock this morning with
morning prayers, conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Laughlin and the Rev. DR.. Saunders.
The bishop made his annual address, which
was referred to appropriate committees.
The bishop, in his address, having paid a
handsome and merited tribute to the late
William A. Percy, chancellor of the do
cese, Messrs. Simrall, Calhoun and Speed
were appointed committee to report
suitable resolutions in respect to the de-
cease. The same committee was instructed
to report resolutions in respect TO the
memory OF the late A. NJ. Cochran, OF
Washington City, who has been long a
benefactor Of the diocese. The Hon. w.
q. Yerger, Of Greenvile, was nominated
by the bishop rs chancellor of the diocese,
vice the Hon. w. A. Percy, deceased,
and his nomination was confirmed
by the council The Rev. +. A. De Ros-
sett was appointed TO preach the
council sermon at the next annual council,
and the Rev. n. Logan was appointed alter
nate. Reports were made by the various
committees, announcing the various bust
ness matters Of the diocese, and Of matters
of general interest TO the church. Rev. +.
A. DeRossett, Messrs. G. ii. Cooke and Ii.
+. Simrall were elected trustees Of the
University Of the Sout h. Fraternal greet
ings were ordered telegraphed TO the do
cesar church Of Tennessee, now in session
at Chattanooga. On motion Of Judge Sim
rail-, made that the sympathy and condol-
ence of the council be communicated to
Mr.. q. A. Sidway, long an active member
and an officer Of the council, in his physi-
cal aillction. The motion was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote. Jackson
was chosen as the place, and the first Tues
day in May, next, as the time for the meet
ing OF the next annual council.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
POLITICAL.
The Conventions Held Yesterday,
Connecticut Indorses Cleveland's
Administration.
Iowa Democrats Select Delegates
to the National Convention.
California Republicans do Likewise
for the Chicago Convention.
The Republican Convention OF Illinois
Nominates State officials and Sc
lects it's Presidential Delegates
Other Political Gatherings.

HARTFORD, Conn, May 9.-The Demo-
cratic State convention was called TO order
at l0:45 am. by Chairman NJ. +. Dooley,
VIM. +. Shields, Of Norwich, was elected
temporary chairman. enturned thanks
for the honor and the usual committees
were appointed.
Tho committee on permanent organi-
Zation reported Col. Charles NJ. Joslyn, of
Hartford for chairman.
On taking the chair Col. Joslyn said the
honor was a surprise, but none the less n
grateful one. Four years ago ho occupied
q similar position and certified TO the Chi
cago convention the names OF the dolo-
gates who voted for tho man who was
elected President. Three years of his adj
ministntion have passed aud the univer-
sal verdict OF the people is that the admin.
tration never had superior. Firm as
jackson and pure us Jefferson he has
proved himselfa true and faithful Demo
crat. As the result Of the coming conyen.
ton at ~. Louis, the party will again
march 10 an overwhelming victory under
the leadership OF this iayorito son, Grover
Cleveland. The Republican leaders have
stated they have plenty Of candidates even
II Blaine does not run; that the woods are
full OF 'cm. This seems n statement OF fact
inasmuch rs ~ many Of 'cm are taking to
the woods. lAughtcr.l
Col. Joslyn's brief speech closed with q
few hearty words of cOngmtulation upon
the condition of the party. The report OF
the committee on credentials was adopted
without reading. The convention then
proceeded Ia the election Of delegates, aud
the following were chosen by acclamaiion;
At lhrgc Alfred H. burr, OF Hartford;
9, James T. piggott, of New Haven; .,
Charles VI. Allen, OF Putnam; 4, VIM. H..
Barnum.
First Dis,rlct--C Congressman II. ]. Vance
Of New Britain George J.. Phillips, OF
Coventry.
Second District -Chas 4. Tomlnson, Of
Milford; Clinton II. Davis, Of lladdnm.
Third District S. %. liowcn, Of Fast
ford; Alexander &. Robertson, Of Mount
Vile.
Fourth District Milo +. Richardson, O
Salisbury Henry NJ. Bishop, Of Bridge
port.
II was voted that delegations sboult
have power 10 appoint their own substi'
tutes.
Tho platform rcailirms the Democratic
national platform Of 1884, demands n ~.
adjustment OF the tariff laws, calls on Con.
grcss 10 revise the internal revenue laws In
regard to tobacco, views with pleasure the
prospect Of the reelection Of Grover Clcyo.
land. indor-cs his administration and In.
stricts the delegates Ia vote aud labor iur
his denomination. With three cheers for
Cleveland, the convention adjourned.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
THE FLOUR OUTPUT.
The Mills outdo Themselves Produc.
iai 1000 Bnrrels.

ARAH't'
MiSNrArors, Mimi, May 9.-The
NoriL~siorn Miior snyG The mills again
ouidid themselves last week, making the
highest amount Of -four ever produced In
u single week. The total output wis 1871, =.
500 barrels averaging ~, 100 barrels daily
against l1S, 200 the week before and
l2O, 500 barrels for tho corresponding time
In 1857. Two mills, with combined ca.
pacity Of 1000 barrcls, were idle when
this run was made. Somewhat lighter
work will doubtless be- shown this week.
M two mills. representing daily product
of 800 barrels, wcro shut down Saturday.
aud though ono VI them may be- started
tomorrow or next day the temporary lossoi
their output will be apparent Tho mills
continue Ia run strong. but there Is some
talk OF having Ia slackcn mp II ihcu IL not
an early improvement In the -four trade
Millrn claim that wheat IN now NJ high as
10 almost prohibit milling and that either
ilour must ~ up or wheat down, clHc
they will have Ia stop grinding. Tho
market IL extremely dull and very liltlo
Hour IN being sold Al the prices held too
no one seems ~ want 10 buy, the domestic
aud foreign markets being alike In this ~.
spcci. Most Of the mills have enough or.
dcn on hand 10 keep ihom going for
awhile, and the output inr a week or
two at least will probably be- large. The
direct exports Oi Hour were agnin heavy
last week, though materially lighter than
the week before. Tho large volume Of cS.
ports during the past three weeks were At
iribuiablo 10 extensive sales made a month
or more ago, and a. the books are nearly
cleaned up there Il likely 10 bo heavy
falling Oh. The exports ior the week were
%, $50 barrels, against 200 barrels tho
week before.
Receipts Who'd for week, 5000 bu.;
shipments, i21GSO bu.; flour, $50 bar.
rcs. mill stuh. l,S73 tons. In store here,
IsgO, 100 bu.; at Duluth, s,s1j.41s bu.i At
~ Paul, $50, 900 bu.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
THE STATE SUPREME COURT.
Decisions rendered. Tuesday and Yes.
terday In Shelby Cases.


terday In Shelby cases.
Special Dispatch To The Appeal
JACKSON, Tenn, May 2.-Thc supreme
court today and yesterday disposed Of the
following cases from Shelby county, under
adviscmenE slcdgc W. Cunningham;
Parker w. Walker; Cannon, sheriff Va.
Madden, reversed judgment here; Mat.
tingloy 4 Go. VI. Zanonc, reversed. The
court closed on Story VI. New.
Dyer County--Chcapeake, Ohio 4
Southwestern railroad ". Barlow, reversed
and remanded; State vs.. Morris, reversed
and rcmandod.
Upton Couniy--Bambcger, Bloom 4
Go. w. Ashncr, royorscd. Two cases.
Obion County Maxwell ys. Smith,
modified aud rcmandcd.
Weakley County-rcrrcll ". State, ai'
firmed.
Crockett County-smelhen ys. smeth.
en-, reversed.
Lauderdalo County State W.. Morley,
affirmed; Spare vs.. Check, affirmed; Good.
bar & Go. W. Parker 4 Jones, reversed and
romanded; Harris vs. Craig, affirmed;
COoncy ct al. VI. Rayncr reversed, and
judgment hero for $50; BigE 4 Moore Va.
Piper x Sons, under aayisemcnt; Lake ct
al VI. Porter, under ndyiscncnii w. B.
Mallory ct nj. ". Ilmaucr works, under
adyiscment Gilchrist 4 Martin ". VIM.
Clarke, under adyisemont. .
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
uiInol. Republicans.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 2.-Thc conyon.
ton hall was crowded TO its utmost capac-
ity when Chairman Jones, OF the State
central committee called the Republican
State convention to order promptly nj ~
o'clock. LOWS T.. payson was chosen
temporary chairman. Chairman Payson
was greeted with great applause upon as.
snming the gavcl. Ills remarks occupied
forty minutes.
Resolutions indorsing Gresham for Pres
idcnt were introduced shortly after recon.
vcning. Il excited wild applause, and
after q short debate was passed.
Mayor Joseph W. Fiicr, OF bloomington,
was nominated for Governor ON the fourth
bullot
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
A NERVY MAN
Lynched by a Mob Near Birmingham
The Train Which Carries Him Is
Held Up by the Vigilantes.
He Asks One OF the Guards for q
Gun to Protect HIMSELF.
This Is Refused, and He Walks Right
Into the Howling Mob.
He Is Hanged to Tree After Asking
tho Lynchers to Do No Harm
to His Brother, Who is
With Him.
Special Dispatch to The Appeal.

Special Dispatch to The Appeal.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May .-SheriGTr Trug
made ready Inst night with three deputies
TO go to Warrior, twenty miles north Of
here, on the midnight train to help defend
from mob law George Martin, who in tho
afternoon, while resisting arrest, lad shot
and killed Acting Town Marshal Owen
Kelley. Just before their train came
through Truss received q telegram saying
Martin had been safely placed aboard d
freight train and would be brought here,
then little later came another telegram
saying tho train was detained 10y mob,
and upon It's arrival here at $50 o'clock it
brought news Of Martins fate nj the hands
Of the latter The officers had thought 10
get ahead Of the would.bc lynchcrs, but
they heard the prisoner was about
to DO shipped. They made rush
for the train and captured It, and
while some Of them stood guard
over the engineer and fireman others un,
coupled the caboosc In which were Mar
tin, his brother William and the officers,
and pushed u several rods mp the track
where they took Martin from the officers
and hung him TO a tree, then half dozen
Of them cmpiicd the contents OF their guns
and pistols into his body, killing him
almost instantly. lie lealUady had one pistol
wound which was given by one Of his pur-
suors yesterday. There were four guardsin
tho ear with Martin. lie walked 10 tho
door Of the car and addressing the mob
told them that hc alone had committed
the murder, and his brother should not be
held responsible for H. lie then returned
TO the guards and asked ,hcm for gun,
rcmarking that II they were not able TO
protect him he would protect himself. The
request being refused, Martin deliberately
walked ont into the crowd aud told them
10 take him, but 10 spare his brother
William Martin, who was arrested ior tho
same brawl Tor which Kelley wanted
George.
William was left in the hands II the
officers, aud by them brought TO the city,
bcspaitcpd with his brothers blood, and
Jailed Owen Kelley had not served as
marshal twcniy.four hour. lie was iill-
Ing the place Of his kinsman, Marshal
John Kelley, who LEFT the night before for
Knoxville to bring back William Doid,
who killed man In a fight at Warrior
about two weeks ago, aud barely escaped
| A mob.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-03
MISSISSIPPI l. o. o. F. GRAND LODGE
Cordially Approves of the A. and M.
College at Starkville.

Special Dispatch TO The Appeal.
SrARKvILLE, Miss, May 2.--The Grand
Lodge OF the /. o. o. +. OF this State has
been in session in our city this week and
while here visited our A. and NJ. college,
after which they passed the following reso-
luton, offered by Grand Warden Robert
G. Pamy, which was unanimously adopted
by rising vote, to-wit:
"The Grand Lodge Of the Independent
Order OF Odd Fellows, OF the state Of Mis-
issippi, having this day visited and in
specicd the Agricultural and Mechanical
college, located at Starkvillc, and having
had lis objects and practical workings fully
explained, and being mindful OF the fact
that true Odd Fellows always and every
where give their support aud encourage
mcnt TO every effort made for the practical
education Of the young, therefore be- II
Resolved, That this grand lodge here
by express lis approval Of the purposes fdr
which said college was established, coupled
with the earnest hope that Il may go on
under its present management unharmed
and undsturbcd in the fulflmcnt Of lis
lofty mission Of usefulness and blessing to
the sons OF Mississippi"