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GEORGE VAN vLIET. sion, and even then is not transmitted for general pe- rusal entire. Advance excerpts from it show a growth in membership in every state. Contributions to the general grand chapter are very promptly and satisfactorily made. The new states have developed remarkably and encouragingly in organization and fealty. England has sent tokens of fraternal esteem and masonic regard. Europe is in entire sympathy with the American grand chapter The benevolent fund is ade- quate to the demands made upon it and the wards of masonry throughout the country are amply provided for, al- though sonre special recommendations will undoubtedly be made to grand chapters in this connection. The proper care and the education of the dependents of deceased brethern have always been matter of solicitude to the general grand chapter and it Is not unlikely that some measures for @ sys- tematic revision of the methods ac- cording to which this is at present done will be taken. But as whole the general grand secretary announces that his report is one oft the most en- couraging it has ever been his fortune, to prepare.
 The convocation will have to deal with matters connected with ritual. This subject has grown in importance with the passing of the years since the meeting of the last body until various vexing deviations have become notice- able throughout the grand chapters. These deviations will require special action and it is the intention of the
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CHRONIC MALARIA.
A BOOK SENT FREE TO SUFFERER

BOOK SENT FREE TO SUFFERERS.
 Malaria is disease which follows dry and hot weather in the middle or latter part of the summer. Sometimes there are distinct chills, but often malaria is attended by symptoms which are quite likely 10 be mis- taken for other diseases. In this chronic form of malaria there is usually bilious ness, constipation, loss of appetite, fre- quent headaches, dullness, cold sveats, with slight chilly sensation, furred tongue, scant, high colored urine and general weak ness.
 It is a fact we'll known to the medical pro- fession that quinine will not cure this form of malaria. It is just here that Peru na as a malaria cure shows it's great superiority over guinine.
 It will cleanse the system of every particle of malarial poison. It restores the appetite, clears the befogged senses, and brings back a hopeful state of mind, which malaria is sure to destroy. In these cases two table, spoonfuls of Peru na should be taken be- fore each meal. This dose should be grad ually increased to three tablespoonfuls at each dose if the symptoms do not improve soon. Man-a-lin should be taken accord ing to the directions on the bottle if the bowels are constipated.
 complete medical treatise on chronic and acute malaria sent free to any address by the Peru na Drug Manufacturing con- pany Of Columbus, o.
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MT. Harrison's Strategic Ne,rbhor.

One of the legends of Searsport: A man named Harrison was much bothered by bears that invaded his planted fields. Meeting a neighbor ono day he applied to him for advice as to what could be done to keep them out. The neighbor replied: ''Bears are fond of molasses. You just make a trough and fill 1t with molasses and rum, and put it where they come into your field, and they will drink it for the sake of the molasses, and the rum will make them drunk, so you can go in the morning and knock them on the head" MT. Harrison followed this ad- vice and went to the field the next morning. There he found, not bear, but his neighbor drunk.-Searspor News
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fhe snowV nanlin-

the snowy napkin.
 Now, fhought the good minister now is my time. Here Is the opportu.I nity have been waiting forl 80, ad- dressing the abashed-lo6l1ing Tanmas, who expected a torrent of indignant wrath, the simple, kindly map just yeptdred on very mild remonstfance. "Ah, TainniAs," said he Eye sec what the effects O strong drink are nool" Tahmas' spirits at once rose. He knew the worst was past, and his ready humor came to the rescue in a flash of Inspiration, as very demprely, but with spice of lurking drol1ery, he grave1y replied; "Deed, ay, meen- ister 1t mak's the skin unco tenderl" Our Ain Folk.
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 both in point of numbers, wealth and growth. Its dignitaries, George Van Vliet, Christopher c. Fox, Rev. James B. Murray, Marvin L. Greenwood and others in the ranks of the grand official list, have been intrumental In this de- velopment. In addition to New York, the states of California, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Florida and Indiana have achieved phenomenal growth. It Is no wonder, therefore, that so large a part of the time of the convocation will be devoted to the re- iceipt and acknowledgement of the con- gratulations of the brethren through out the world. It is for this reason, too, doubtless, that so full representa- tion of the entire degree will grace the council halls at Topeka. General Grand Prince Sojourner Joseph E. Dyas comes from Illinois with special re- port of the needs and progress of his grand chapter. The general grand captain of the host, who is Arthur G. Pollard, of Lowell, Mass, will speak for the growth of the New England states.
 The report of the general grand treasurer will be of hattering tenor, In spite of the lack of prosperity throughout the country, which has af- flicted the masons as well as their fel- low-citizens Indeed, the condition of the masonic fraternity financially promises to be surprise to the whole order, since it's funds are not only am- pie, but there has been an increase in the various items contributed to gen. eral expenses, and there is the likeli- hood of surplus, This condition of things promises to be propitious to the projects of erecting masonic monu- ments In various parts of the country. These memorials, while numerous, are not so frequent as to call special attcn- tion to the services of many eminent masons to their country. These con- alterations are likely to prompt the ap- pointment of commission to investi- gate the whole matter.
 General Grand Secretary Christopher G. Fox will present the triennial re-
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A TENDER SKIN.
The Repentant Village Barber Scored Ono
 on the Minister. ,

Tho Repentant Village Barber Scored Ono
 on the Minister. {.
 The village barber had been com9 pletely Ion the batter" The carousei had been heavy and prolonged. At, length, with credit exhausted, the un- nerved and debilitated shaver had been compelled to betake himself again to the exercise of his calling. Just then the minister, kindly old man of the paternal school, heard that Tammas had "sworn off the drink" and he con sidered that the opportunity would now be favorable to do as my mother loved to do-that is, ''improve the oc- casion." ..
 Bent on this laudable professional mission, he sallied forth. On entering the humble shaving shop of the re- morseful Tammas, however, his kindly heart was smitten with compunction! at the sight of the wretch before him. Poor Tammas, indeed, looked melan- choly spectacle. Trembling with un- strung nerves, shaking as if in palsy, his bleared, bloodshot eyes looked up pit eously at the minister, who, only think ing thatit was mo good pouring water on drowned rat" swiftly determined to spare poor old Tammas for the nonce and reserve his sacerdotal cen sure till the poor "disjaskit creatur" was in better condition to profit by a good, straight talking to.
 He determined, therefore, to make 6 e kindly pretense that he had come in for shave, and sat down, feeling as- surcd that some opportunity would presently be afforded of saying his word in season."
 Now Tammas was not unaware of what was passing in the simple old minister's mind, and if the truth must be told, he was not so repentant as he, looked. He was assuming a good deal of the broken-down and battered ap- pearance which he presented.
 So, with look of shame-faced peni- tence, with trembling fingers and in silent contrition (apparcnt), he pro- ceeded to envelop the minister's neck in a towel, and then began to lather his visitor in approved tonsorial fash-l ion. The minister eyed him with nI mildly reproachful glance, which ex- pressed volumes to Tammas' conscious sense of guilt.
 Now he came to the critical part of the operation. He felt his nerves jumping, but by dint of strong efforts of will, and holding one unsteady hand with the other, he managed to bring the razor pretty deftly down the ample cxpanse of both the clerical chops. But, alas! when the wabbling blade came to the more intricate manipula- tion of the double chin, the refractory nerve gave @ disconcerting jerk, and,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

RICHARD H. PARKER. nate chapters is secured by the constitutions which have been granted them. The powers of the convocation are restricted to their special functions, as are the pow CTS of the grand chapters This is a circumstance with which even many masons are unfamiliar, and the threat of appeal to the convocation is by no means the awful thing they would seem to imagine.
 Such states as have no grand chap ters of their own will be compelled to look to the convocation for authority to make special disposition of their re- sources. Such jurisdictions as wish to form grand chapters will be heard. There is also to be a special commits sion from the Sandwich Islands, the members of which desire to form grand chapter. The growth of-the white population of that region and the increase in membership appear to warrant greater autonomy than has hitherto been deemed advisable. This is the first convocation that has ever been obliged to deal at length with masonic conditions in those islands. It is expected that the commission will secure various important privileges, al- though none of the convocation mem. bership will say in advance what ac- ton is likely to be taken.
 China, although under the jurisdic- tion of the convocation, shows no ma terial change from past records. Tho representation will be small and the delegation has not single native of the Celestial regions upon it.
 The final adjournment will take place on the 26th or the 27th of this month. The mayor of Topeka is to address the, delegates, and the usual banquet In the Masonic temple will bring the ex- ercises to close. The next convoca- tion does not meet until 1897, and it's place may precipitate struggle be- tween the representatives of the east and the south. .--..-s,-s-,z4 -<-,@-
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Joseph Potts Hornor, general grand high priest of the general grand chap ter, whose death renders so many elec- tions necessary. These will be cons ducted in accordance with the ritual, and as the deceased mason had attained an unusual degree of masonic dignity he had been elevated to the sovereign grand inspectorship general of the thirty-third and last degree-the ceres monies will be something new to the generality of the delegates
 The foreign relations of the general grand chapter will require much atten- tion. The fraternal relations with the grand chapters throughout the world are, it is true, of the most friendly na- ture, but official relations are to be es- tablished on scale hitherto unat- tempted. Indeed, overtures have been received from the dignitaries and grand chapters of England, Scotland, Ireland, Siam, Japan, Brazil and Australia. Publications will also be transmitted to the brethren of Germany and Russia. It is hardly overestimating the im- portance of the foreign relations in the convocation to say that they will form one of the most interesting and ani- mated portions of the proceedings.
 1t is admitted by masons all over the world that the progress of the royal
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THOM AS C. CASSIDY. DnlTu III TOOLl OI Nathan Kingsley, of Minnesota, prominent delegate and mason whose next dignity will be general grand roy al arch captain. Indeed, the convoca- tion will result in general shifting of positions since it has to choose suc- cessor to a deceased dignitary. This choice of officers may make the deputy general high priest, as George L. Me- Gahan has administered his arduous du- ties with marked distinction and con- cededly deserves the promotion in store for him.
 It is hardly necessary to specify the opening proceedings, as they will con- form to the masonic ritual and pro- cedure, which are known even to tho tyros in the degree of royal arch. Moreover, there will be an infinite amount of detail labor to be gone through in the sessions, for the convo- cation will not merely have to deal with the business of the forty-three grand chapters leach representing a state of tho royal arch degree, except Pennsylvania and Virginia). There will be some 2,0sO subordinate enrolled chapters to deal with, exclusive of g subordinate chapters in the territories, and as the Sandwich Islands and the Chinese empire are under the imme- diate jurisdiction of the general grand chapter, the deliberations will neces- sarily assume something of an interna- tional character. These foreign chap ters will make representations in their own behalf for more direct self-govern- ment than it has heretofore been possi- ble for them to enjoy.
 There will be special ceremonies eemmemorative of the death of M. E.
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"t'' '' M Do'AhD' general gra q chapter of the United States. It is the royal arch masons who will thus as- semble, and as that degree is one to which the members of the sublime fra ternity most aspire, the proceedings will have an interest and an impor- tance commensurate with the elevation of that dignity and with the compara- tive rarity of their enactment. Apart from these considerations, moreover, the unusual nature of the deliberations will lend interest to what is said and done by these three hundred odd dele gates in the name and by the authority of the one hundred and sixty thousand royal arch masons whom they repre- sent and the innumerable others who in time will be promoted to the degree.
 All the past grand high priests will tal1e.part In the Topeka gathering. In addition to them there will be repre- sentation of every grand chapter in the republic, comprising the three council officers of every one of them. This council does not meet frequently, and ns such a concourSe of masonic dignity is not witnessed oftener than once every three years, the interest of the fraternity in it may be understood.
 The convention was to have been held some weeks ago, but owing to the strike and the consequent impossibility of securing transportation for the del- egates, the general grand chapter post poned the gathering until the date named above.
 However, it is likely that the neces- sary postponement will only result in a more distinguished gathering than might have been the case otherwise. The state of Maryland will have the honor of sending the most exalted member of the convocation: Comp. George L. McCahan, who, in addition to being the deputy general grand high priest, and in that capacity will preside over the deliberations of the assembly. Ohio is represented by Gen eral Grand High King Reuben c. Lem- mon, a mason whose name Is almost household word in the fraternity mem- bership. From Georgia comes General Grand Scribe James ". Taylor, and riron Michigan Gener al Grand Treasur- CT Daniel Striker. Nor is there dearth of distinguished membership from the east, not to speak of members who owe their preeminence to what has been ac- complished by them in the lower ranks of the masonic hierarch. There are, for instance, David F. Day, past gen. eral grand high priest, William J. Mo- Donald, who is deemed the most popu- lar mason personally among the royal arch members, Thomas c. Cassidy, Richard H. Parker, of Syracuse, N. Y, and James D. Pollard. Frederick D. Barnes will also attend, and he has Q special prominence as a delegate in view. of the prospect of his election by the convocation to the office of general grand master of the first vail.
 Nevertheless, the eastern delegations will not have all the prominent mem-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05
To Make Pineapple Delicious.

A delicious way of preparing pine- apple is to cit the fruit into cubes and sprinkle with orange juice, using one gill of juice to quart of the fruit. Chill the pineapple and then sprinkle with four tablespoonfu1s of sugar. Heap in a mound in a glass dish. If the leaves of the pineapple are green and pretty place them in the center of the mound.
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bers, for Wash ington S e n d 8 George E. Cor son and Ken lucky Bernard G. Witt, who is g e n e ral grand master of t h @ second vail, but who is to be pro- noted to t Il 0
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peka, Kan, dur ing the week be- ginning with the 2d of t h 1 8 month. The oc- ca S ion is one " llic h occurs only once every three years-the triennial convo- c Q tion of the
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arch degree has been phenome- nal In the last few years. Never has a convoca- tion assembled with so extended a jur 1 s iction nor so numerous an alleg i a n c e. New York state now forms the most important grand chapter in
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port. This en- ters into the de- tails to the de- gree's progress in all directions,
 and promises to be a lengthy and important docume n t. It's con t e n t s are never revealed until the convo- cation is in ses-
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In Sweden if you address the poorest per son on the street you must lift your hat. The same courtesy is insisted upon if you pass lady on the stairway. To enter a reading room or bank with ones hat on is regarded as impOlite.
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general grand chapter to establish uniformity in the ritual and ceremonies It IS needless to point out that these matters are never entirely made public. but as there have been differences of opinion for over year with regard to the in-' signia and their proper use, eastern members asserting, indeed, that some western states have not understood the purport of much of the masonic code. action has become imperative. All diff: ferences of views will be reconciled and the convocation will appoint special commission to investigate and report. In the course of a few months all the variations from the orthodox masonry which have displeased some of the brethren who prefer regularity will have become things of the past.
 There will also come up for adjudiS2 cation various decisions promulgated
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-05

Dr. Holloway is graduate in every branch of Medicine and Surgery and deVotes his whole time to the treatment by his thorough medical training and practical experAoe, knowledge of such diseases that cannot be acquired the general practice of medicine 1his with successful treat made this the most popular Dispensary in the South
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by the gran q chapters of the several s states, but they are all compara lively u nim portan n t. The authority of the convocation,, it may be we'll to state, Is by no m @ ans absolute, as the autonomy of the subordi-
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MAsONS TO MEET.
The Triennial Convocation Which
 Is to Occur in Topeka, Kan.

All Past Grand Priests VIII Be There-- Royal Arch Degree Alone in Council
 Greetings to Be Exchanged with Foreign Brethren.
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LCoPYRIGuT, 1ss4.1

The eyes of the free masons of the country will be turned towards To-
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THE OLD REZLABLE SPECIALIST.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
He TOOK Possession.
Rosebery Takes Formal Con-
troll of Premier's Offices.
WARMLY GREETED BY GLADSTONE.
He Visited the Chancellor OF the Ex-
chequer and Then Drove Home to
Prepare for the Queens Drawing
Room This Afternoon.

LONDON, March 6.--Lord Rosebery this
afternoon took formal possession OF the
Hon. William T.. Gladstone, as Prime
Minister of England.
The new premier first visited the Chan
cellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon. Sir
VIM. Vernon Harcourt, and then passed
into Mr.. Gladstone's rooms where he was
cordially greeted by the ex-Premier as
his successor.
Lord Rosebery afterwards drove TO his
residence, in Berkley square, in order TO
prepare for the Queens drawing room.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
France Pleased.


BB the Associated Pres.
PARIS, March 6.-Lord Dufferin's speech
made here yesterday evening in which he
delared that the prospects for European
peace were even brighter than in 1893, has
produced an excellent impression i'm
France and in England. The French
papers aplaud the speech Of the British
Ambassador.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
Getting Down TO His Level.

BD Tho Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, March 6.-Paul Jones, the
globe trotter, will arrive in this city to-
morrow. The students of Yale propose to
have him black their shoes at least once,
paying % cents. As there are 1000 stu
dents, the job will last several months,
II he undertakes 1t.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
FIRED THE BACHELORS.
A Woman Police Commissioner Hav-
ing Fun with the Force.
Bu The Associatcd Press

BU Inc ASsOctdtcd Press.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, March 6.-Mrs.
Eva Blackman, Leavenworth's woman
police commissioner, who recently caused
the removal OF oil the bachelors from the
police force, has now set In to rid the
town OF variety theatres. Last evening
she had official notices served on the pro-
prietors OF such places TO close up and
leave the city within thirty days. Mrs.
Blackman's new movement may lead to
an interesting legal contest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
REPORTED CHANGES WRONG.
United Press Guess Work Causes In
dignation In Washington.

By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-When shown
the statement of alleged changes made by
the Senate committee on finance in the
Wilson bill, as published by the
United Press this morning, Senator
Jones, chairman of the subcommittee,
which has the bill in charge; said: 81
cannot, of course, pretend TO carry all the
figures in my head, but to the best Of
my recollection there Is not one
item correctly stated. II you will COM
pare these figures with those which the
bin will show when reported you will find
this to be the case"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
PROMINENT WOMAN ARRESTED.
Her Domestic Resented Being Called
a Thief and Sues Her Cor Damages.

BB Tie Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March ga special to The
Herald from Milwaukee says: Mrs. Henry
+. Whitcomb, wife Of the General Man
ager of the Wisconsin Central Railway,
was taken into custody yesterday on
an order of arrest in an action brought
against her by domestic, who says
Mrs. Whitcomb falsely accused her
to sooth her wounded feelings. Mrs.
Whitcomb was in custody only a very few
minutes, bonds being furnished in the
sum OF 5000. Strenuous efforts were
made to hush up the affair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-03-06
BIG FIRE RAGING.
Business Centre Of CuItman, Ala, De-
stroyed Last Night.

strOyeu LhSt NIsnt.
By The Associated Pres.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March GA special
to The Age Herald from Cultman, Ala,
says: A terrible fire broke out last night
in the center of the city. The wind
was blowing a gale from the south
east and in less than five minutes an en-
tire block was in flames. A terrific ex-
plosion soon occurred. 1t was dynamite
stored in Koopman * Gerde's warehouse.
Clabe Mitchell, clerk for Koopman q
Gerdes, was killed. George Dinkleburg
At midnight the fire was still
raging and Others are reported
injured and missing. Yonk's livery
stable and the eutire block north of Main
street are burned. The explosion of dy-
Mantle shattered all the window glass in
the city.