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GERMAN LUTHERANS.

Opening Session of the Synod at Dubuque.
1hs Presidents Report.
DUBUQUE, June 9.-The German Lu-
theran Synod in session here has 800 min
listers, $50 congregations and $4,000 COM
STATES, including Washington. The con-
vention was opened by the President, Rev.
6. Grossmann of Waverly, Iowa His report
showed the synod to be in prosperous
condition. a report will be read tomorrow
denOuncing the Bennett law.
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THE WORLDS FAIR.
w. H. Mills Endeavoring to Secure Needed
Space fer California Products.

Space for California Products
CHICAGO. June 9. - The Times says
california wants to know how much
space to expect in the Worlds Fair.
W. II. Mills of San Francisco,
a member of the State Board of
Trade, was Mt headquarters yesterday with
something of protest because his State
could not secure ten acres. He put in
bid to border driveways with
products of his State. California, lie
said, expects to put up its own
buildings. AS to the appropriations of the
State for fair purposes. he said the esti-
mates varied from S250,OO0 to $4,000, ,0OO."
CHICAGO, June 8. BY a unanimous
vote tonight the City Council petit
toned Governor Fifer to call an extra
session of the State Legislature to
consider the constitutional amendment
permitting the city of Chicago's bonded in
debtedness to be increased S5,000,000 The
sum named is for the purpose of promot-
ing the success of the Worlds Fair.
Efforts to increase the amount so as to pro-
vide for other municipal undertakings were
defeated,
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IN FLAMES.
An Entire Block in Brooklyn Threatened With
0estruction

New YORK, June 9-Midnight.-Hyd &
Beman's variety theater in Brooklyn is in
flames. The structure will soon be de-
stroyed. The janitor, his wife and three
children were rescued nearly suff0cated.
The flames are beyond control and spread
ing rapidly. 1t is believed the entire
block, which contains Colonel Sims
Park Theater, the Germania Savings Bank,
the Arbuckle Building, the Citizen Building
and several hotels and stores, will be con-
sumed. 1t is possible the loss will be half
million dollars
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The City of Rome.

LIVERPOOL, June 9.-The steamer City
OF Rome, which struck on Fastnet Rock
yesterday morning, arrived here this
morning Most of the passengers were
ignorant of the fact that the fore-peak was
full of water until the steamer reached
here
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Arrsst of B.se.gau c,uh,

ROCHESTER On. ", June 9.-The men,
bers OF the Philadelphia (Athletic) and
Rochester baseball teams american Asso-
clationl, with Umpire TQole. were arrested
here this morning and commanded to ap-
pear forthwith before justice. to stand ex-
animation ON the charge of playing base
ball on Sunday last at Irondequoit.
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The Cotton Schedule.

WASHINGTON, June 9. = The cotton
schedule of the Tariff Bill formed the basis
of action by the Republican members of the
Senate Finance Committee this morning.
Its consideration was then completed. The
changes are few and unimportant. Mem
hopeful of concluding the work of the bill
by tomorrow night.
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AN EMBEzzLER's CONFESSION.
An Express Agent Explains His Method Of
Robbiug His Employers.

DENVER, June edwin B. Love, agent
for Wells, Fargo S Co. at the Union Depot
in this city, has confessed himself an EN-
bezzler to the amount of about $1,000. His
methO d of working was 10 hold out remit
tances on C. o. d. packages. When
tracer was sent out he would open other
packages and remit on those which were
supposed to be lost. Chief Detective Howe
has been for some time trying to locate the
trouble. and when the investigation became
too hot Love made a clean breast of the
whole affair. He has wife and pleasant
home and his downfall is attributed to
gambling. The officers of the express COM
pany are very reticent. Love is under sur
Yeillance but has not heen arrested.
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Indian n;finnltu ssttled

WASHINGTON, June 9.-General Schofeld
has received information from General
Ruger to the effect that the trouble on the
Rosebud between the settlers ana the Chey-
ennes has subsidized. The Indians agreed
to surrender the prisoners demanded by
the authorities
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A B loon at Sea.

LONDON, June "A Swedish bark from
Fernandina reports. May Goth, having seen
large balloon floating in the ocean. Dark
ness prevented close inspection.
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CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Three Workmen Killed and Two Seriously
Injured by Caviug Earth.
PINEvILLE Ky.), June 9.-While work
men were getting cut iron ore south of here
to-day the earth suddenly caved, and three
of twelve men were crushed to death. Two
others had their legs broken.
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Hurricane in Hungary

PEsTH. June "a tremendous hurri-
cane, accompanied by thunder and light
ming, swept over Hungary to-day. Many
persons are reported killed by lightning.
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HUNT1NGToN's POSITION.

Reply to Report That He Would Try to
Defeat Stanford's Reelection.
New YORK, June &C. p. Huntington
says, regarding the report that he was 60
ing to do all in his power to defeat
the efforts being made to secure
Tor Stanford his reelection to the
Senate: stanford Is out of the railroad
presidency, and / am out of politics. Ii
the people Of California want to send such
man back to the Senate they can do it, so
Tar as | am concerned"
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THE SILVER BILL.
Comments Of New York Paper on the Action
nf the q la,aa

Sl4A4heHLs Vi NeH AOIk dpSL Un tuo hVkAVu
Of the Clause.
NEW YORK. June 9,-The Mail and Ex-
press (Rep.) says, editOrially: An advanced
stock market and improvement in business
began with the prospect of favorable legs-
latiOn in regard TO silver. Now, let the
Senate accept the House bill promptly. The
furthest possible and practicable concession
has been made to the silver interest in the
House Bill. 1t embodies the views of VIM
dom and Sherman. Iti Just, safe and con =
servative measure. The President should
sign 1t. Let the Senate emulate and equal
the efficiency and energy of the House and
promptly send the House bill to the Presi-
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THE UNION PACIFIC.

a Scheme to Issue sl25, ,o0o,o 900 Of Guarantee
Oregon Short Line Bonds.
CHICAGO, June 9.-The Times Boston
special says: The announcement to-day
that the Directors of the Union Pacific Rail-
road had secretly determined, in defiance of
the law of 1873. to issue S125 O00, 600 guaran-
tee Oregon Short Lime bonds was a sur
prise to the Union Pacific people here and
their friends, as it was supposed to be a
state secret.
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A BEER DEAL.
Consolidation Of Seven Large Breweries and
Malt-Houses in Chicago.

Malt-Houses in Chicago.
CHICAGO, June 9.-Seventeen million,
twenty-five thousand and fifty dollars
worth of securities in the Chicago
Brewing and Mailing Company had
been disposed Of here and in London
up to u o'clock to-day. and subscrip-
tions are now closed. P. S. Winston.
E. s. Dreyer & Co. and Charles Henrotn
are the principal factors In bringing about
breweries and malt-houses here have been
absorbed by the Chicago Brewing and
Mailing Company This stock will be
listed on the London and Chicago Ex-
chanpas
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Alaska Salmnn Fisharias

WASHINGTON. June 9.-The report of the
Fish Commissioner was received to-day by
the Senate transmitting the report of the
investigation of the salmon fisheries Of
Alacyo
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Mrs / p Innaa

WASHINGTON, June 9.-Mrs. J. P. Jones
has left this city to spend short time in
Virginia. She will return here Thursday,
and will then make preparations for going
to her Nevada home for the summer.
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CENSUS ENUMERAToRs.

WarInts fer the Arrest OF Persons Refusing
to Answer Questions.
NEW YORK, June 9.-The District At
torney's Office was crowded this morning
with census enumerators who had come to
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Contract Awarded

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The Secretary OF
the Treasury has awarded the contract for
a new boiler and steam pump for the Point
Bonita (Cal.) Light Station to Patrick Z.
Dundon, San Francisco. at S1367.
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ANOTHER COLLISION.
Two Firemsn K He'd oa the s., Louis, Ksokuk
ND N.-.h-r.nAnr- p..a

A"U I4ItLH5l n Ilsu % INC D A0uIsi hsUKuA
and Northwestern Road
ST. LOUIS, June "a work and freight
train coliided this morning near Busch Sta
tion on the st. Louis, Keokuk and North
western road. Fireman Tayer of Fort
Madison, Iowa, and Fireman Nelson of Ke-
okuk were killed. Engineers Fitzpatrick
and Carver were badly injured. Conductor
Lemmens Of the freight train escaped with
q spraned back. The accident was caused
by the telegraph operator giving the wrong
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The Labor C1neres,

LYONS, June 9-The Labor Congress has
approved a general strike for eight hours TO
constitute days labor.
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TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

Opening Of the Thirty-eighth Annual Session
at Atlanta.
ATLANTA (Ga), June 9.-The thirty
eighth annual session of the International
Typographical Union convened in this
city to-day. The most important ac-
tion was the passing of resolutions indors-
ing the Chase se-Breckinridge international
copyright bill and directing the Secretary to
communicate the same to the President Of
the Senate and Speaker Of the House. The
resolutions urge Congress to pass the bill
as originally introduced, including the type
setting and non-importion clauses.
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action for libel against the Financial News,
laying damages at e10O,0O0. for publishing a
statement that a mining operation in which
Butterteld was interested was an impudent
wild scheme.
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CRACKER TRUST.

Consolidation Of Companies for the Purpose
Of Reducing III, ost Of Manufacture.
ST. LOUIS, June 81. d. D0zier of this
city confirms the report that Cracker
Biscuit Trust was recently formed. The
New York Biscuit Company, with capital
of $4,000 the United States Baking
Company, with a capital of $4,000, 600, and
the American Biscuit Manufacturing Com
pany, with capital unknown, have bought
up all the cracker-biscuit concerns in the
country. Western capital predOminates in
the trust The object Of the trust is TO
reduce expenses and to handle business
more econOmically
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WORK OF BURGLARS.
Bank Safe Blown Open and Rcbbsd and Els gh-
team Bnildinss Bum ed

tSoH cuA'NAbSe ouAho
CHATswOBTH Qll), June 9.-Eighteen of
the principal business buildings here were
destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is
100000. The theory of the fire is that
Browns banking-house safe was blown
open by burglars and the house fred. Over
$4,000 in cash in the bank safe belonging
to the bank. besides the contents of the
rented deposit boxes, is gone. J. J. Prater,
fireman, WAS m0rtally wounded.
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A Gainesville fGa.) man has twenty acres
planted with cucumbers. He ships them
all North and expects to realize not less than
$4,000 from his patch.
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Heavy Loss by Fire.

COLCHESTER Conn., June 9.-The busi-
ness portion Of the town was destroyed by
fire tonight Loss SSO,0O0.
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BROTHERS KILLED.

Struck by a Train on the Burlington and
Missouri River Road
SUPERIOR (Nebr.), June 9.-Preston and
William Eaton, brothers, while returning
home from this city yesterday were struck
by train on the Burlington and Missouri
River road near Hardy and instantly killed.
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A I,ihsl Suit.

LONDON. June 9.-George Washington
Butterheld, an American, has brought
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Strike Of Miners,

PARIS, June "a majority of the miners
in the st. Etienne District have struck.
Gendarmes are protecting the property.
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RAILROAD FARES.

Restoration OF Passenger Rates Baltimore
and Ohio Stock.
CHICAGO, June 9.-In accordance with
Western railroad agreements passenger
rates were restored to-day to the basis in
effect prior to the beginning Of the rate war.
BALTIMORE, June 9.-May0r Davidson
has signed the ordinance authorizing the
sale Of the city's holding of Baltimore and
Ohio stock.
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DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
A Chicago Carpenter Kills His Wife and
Commits Suicide.

CHICAGO, June 9.-Joseph Montag, a
carpenter, aged 81 years, this afternoon
killed his wife and fatally shot himself.
The couple separated some time age.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-09

than anything of the kind ever held under the
auspices of tue order.
Posr 151 is busy making arrangements for
the celebration of Lees surrender on April 9.
Odd Fellows Hall has been secured and in it the
affair will be held a L. Pearson will be master
of ceremonies and Dr. L: A ood viii deliver
the opening address. Ihe post expects TO
make it a very enjoyable occasion for ALL
ONE week from Tomorrow night an oDen
meeting will be held at the room OF Post l62 for
the purpose of discussing pension legislation,
especially in reference to the bills now before
Congress. The meeting was caIIeu ON RELIEF
No. D VI. p. G.. 1t will be large anu interesting
and all comrades are cordially invited to be
present.
THE engrossing of the resolutions adopted by
the Grand Army Day Committee on the deaths
of Mr.. William Thaw and Captain William X.
Jones is complete and the engrossed copies will
be presented to the Executive COMMITTEE for
inspection at its meeting on next saturday.
Representatives of the committee Will Oe Sc
lected to place them in the hands OF relatives.
In General Order No. IL Commander-in-Chief
r. a. Alger says that Robert P. Porter, WASH
ington, D. G., Superintendent of the eleventh
census of the United States. desires TO De fur-
nished with roster of every G. A. X: Fosr IN
the United States, and he Respectfully urges
the Commanders to send the desired 1ntorma-
ton to Superintendent Porter as soon as posi-
BILE after receiving his circular, which VIII De
sent to every post.
THE Executive Committee of the Grond
Army of Allegheny county will meet next
Saturday at the City Treasurer's office TO trans
act important business. The members of the
committee are Comrades A. 2. Bnrchfield,
Chairman: Department Commander j. +. Dem
nstOn, Edward Fisher. John F. Hunter, H II.
Bengough, a. c. Frank, Thomas g. Sample,
w. J. Patterson, w. H. Lambert, J. L. Rolls
house. Charles F. Sheriff and Thomas G.
Jones.
THE firing squad of Post Al is making eab-
crate preparations for the holding of mas
uuera6e ball at G. a. r. Fair Hall, Lawrence
vile. on March II. st. Patricks Dav. The squad
is the pride of Post Al, and the citizens of Law
reneeyille and a large attendance at the fair is
looked for The object is to secure funds for
defraying the expenses of the squalls trip to
Boston during the National Encampment. The
souad has offered it's services escort to De-
partment Commander Denniston and expect to
be accepted.
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Miscellaneous Society News.

Branch 36 C. NJ. B. A. will hold a reception
and ball on April 16 at Uniformed Knights Hall,
Penn avenue.
Star of Liberty Castle No. 1O2, A. o. X. of M.
c.. is having some very lively meetings On
Wednesday evening. March l9, j. j. Davis, Sc
lect Recording Scribe, will confer the forty
second degree.
A complimentary entertainment will be given
at Maginn's Hall tomorrow evening under the
auspices of Fidelity Lodge, order of the Golden
Chain. A musical and literary treat is prom
ised.
At the last meeting of Everett Council No.
S54, Royal Arcanum, paper was read by Past
Regent FL. p. Bope. The subject taken was
Christian Ethics; From business Mans
Standpoint" This is the first of series of
entertainments to be given by members.
BY special request the celebrated degree
team" of James B. Nicholson Lodge No. 5S5
L. o. O. F., Of the East End, will confer the
first degree on several candidates for Pitts
burg Lodge No. 1856, l. o. o. F., at Odd Fellows
Hall, No. 81 Fourth avenue on Friday evening
next. March IA. This team has gained an ex-
celent reputation by their careful and correct
adaptation of the new team work. and no doubt
they will be greeted by large audience.
At the last meeting of the Duquesne Com
mandery. knights of st. John, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President Joseph A. Skelley; First Vice Presi-
dent, P. ]. Fahey; Recording and Correspond
ing Secretary, James p. Kelly; Financial Sec
retary A. F. Hulsman; Treasurer, w. r.
Maund; Trustees, w. II. Begley. James E.
Skelly: First Lieutenant, n. L. Aland; Second
Lieutenant, 2. ]. Reagan; Medical Examiner,
DR.. P. ]. Rowan; Spiritual Advisor, Rev. P.
Molyneaux.
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one OF the best on the variety stage, including
people that are Prime favorites in Pittsburg
BeIlonini is a juggler of remarkable skill; the
Byrne Brothers are trio of wonderful gym
nasts, and the Alexandroff Brothers are famous
Russian musical grotesques. Florence Miller
sings Just Little" in the most fetching way.
The Wood family are human nightingales. and
the trained dogs, Blondin. Boulanger and En-
press are wonderful. Miss Millie Price, the vo-
calist and dancer, from the Gaiety Theater,
London, is one of the cleverest women in her
line, ana Dan Hart gives character speciality
that is immensely funny.
THE BennettMoulton Comic Opera Com
pany will be at Harris Theater this
week. 1t is composed of a number of ex-
perienced and popular singers, and is ably and
carefully managed. AS will be seen by the ap-
pended repertory the company presents the
very cream of comic opera: Matinees-Monday
"Fatinitza:' Tuesday. 'Olivette;" Wednesday,
Robert Macaire;" Thursday, "Boccaccio;'
Friday, Bohemian Girl;' Saturday, THE
Tuesday, The Beggar students" Wednesday,
The Black Hussar;" Thursday, Chimes OF
Normandy Friday. "Fatinitza;' Saturday.
"Olivette."
IF success be the measure of anything, then
the dimensions of Abbott opera this season
must be of proportions, magnitude and range.
At the close of last season the company was
reorganized and to vast advantage in chorus
were as strong as they could well be made.
therefore the list of principals has been
changed but little from that of last year. 1t
includes Abbott Annandale, Mirella Monte
CRITIC, Michalena, Pruette, Bruderick, Allen,
Ready, Karl (Richard), and Carl Martens
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-09

Hard and enthusiastic work is being done by
the Ladies of the G. A. R. for the prospective
Home for Soldiers Widows at Hawkins station
The ladies are visiting many of the posts in the
interest of the Home. and have already re-
ceived material assistance from Posts 8, l2S and
1852. Last Thursday Post l57 was visited by
Department President Mrs. Carrie V. Sheriff
and Past Department President Mrs. Gerwig.
The ladies received very cordial reception,
and the post will take action next week toward
assisting the plucky workers. A movement is
on foot among the ladies to give grand con-
cert at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, in the near
future.
The ladies of Col. W. H. Moody Circle No.
81 will give a SOCIAL entertainment in order to
assist the project at the residence of Mrs. Nay
smith, Belonda street, Mt. Washington, on
Thursday evening. March 20. Musical and lit
erary attractions of a very high order are being
prepared for this entertainment by the ladies
in charge. The best of refreshments will be
served. A delegation of ladies will call on En-
campment No. ], U. V. L., tomorrow evening
in the interest of the Home.
With commendable enterprise the ladies
have commenced good work and they should
and will receive the assistance of all the posts
and old soldiers that are able to help them.
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Per,ouaI Notes.

Miss Jeanie Kinser returned from New York
Saturday morning
George W. Rankin and family are stopping
in st. Augustine, Fla, at the Ponce de Leon.
Mrs. K. Solomon, of Ridge avenue, left for
New York last Friday on a visit to her mother.
Mrs. William Riser, formerly of East Lib
erty has returned from Boston and is located
at the Central Hotel.
Mrs. Captain W. S. Reno and family have
departed for their home, Salem, O., after hav-
ing spent several weeks pleasantly among their
friends in Allegheny.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Gelder are IN Philadelphia
visiting. They will 90 to New York and Wash
ington before returning.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Tandler are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. KlInordlinger, of 1O9
Fayette street, Allegheny.
Miss Rose Mcbride, of Third street. left on
Thursday to spend a few weeks with Mrs.
Charles Rose, of Braddock, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Moore of Walnut
street, East End, have gone South for an ex-
tended trip through Florida and Cuba.
Mr.. Tom Pickering, the well-known Penn
avenue furniture dealer. accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Alice Pickering, leaves for the
East this evening on business.
Mrs. Albert C. Isaac of Allegheny, returned
home a few days ago after pleasant two weeks
visit TO Washington, ID. c. and Old Point Com
fort Va. She has been much benefited in
health by her trip.
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A. 0. U. w.

What has become of that new lodge at JEAN
nette which the We tmoreland county men,
bers had about ready TO institute some time
ago?
Mt Washington Lodge No. 113, is making ar
rangements for the Mogullian degree. and the
brothers from Duquesne Heights are ready
and willing TO accommodate them.
Hugh Morrison, of Allegheny Lodge No. "a,
Grand Lodge at Willlamsport, and made the
walls of the Court House ring with his loud
voice. There was no complaint on this score.
Photographs of the special car, with the
representatives therein. as it stood on the side
track at Lock Haven, will be offered for sale.
and should be in the hands of those who at
tended the session in remembrance of the occa-
sion.
Grand Overseer A. A. Anderson, of Alle-
gbeny Lodge No. 81, Allegheny CITY. insti-
airy 2S at Phillipsburg Center county. This
was a starter for the new administration. Keep
the ball moving.
The hotels at Williamsport were getting their
top floors in readiness to receive the repre-
sentatives, as they took the A. o. U. w. for a
labor organization made up of common labor
ers. A bad mistake on their part. They soon
discovered different.
A grand Mogullian walk-around will be given
by General Custer Conclave No. 1lS13 to-mor-
row evening at their hall on Ohio street. They
extend an invitation to the members of all
conclaves in the cities to meet with them.
Members of the A. 0. U. W. made welcome
also.
Grand Master Workman George Maloney, of
Franklin, was in the city during the week
arranging matters pertaining to his Office He
was greeted at the headquarters of the A. o.
u. W., on Third avenue, by many brothers.
who were pleased to meet the new executive
officer.
Past Grand Master Workman VIM. R. Ford
of Bethel Lodge No. 40. Pitrsburg who has
lust vacated the Official chair in the A O. u
W., was about happy man as one could
find on being presented with the engrossed res
olutions at Williamsport They were very fine
and go into very worthy hands.
Adam Gould, ST., who represented Good In
tent Lodge No. 29 West End, is one of the
oldest members in the Order, and highly re-
spected. He was well taken care of by the
brothers from the Southside, who were in at
tendance at the Grand Lodge session. May he
live to see many such Joyous occasions.