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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
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DEATH CAME AT LAST.
johnson Eiseline's Suffering Ended
After Five Days.

The suffering which has come to
johnson Eiseline since his injury last
Tuesday is ended. Death came to
him Sunday night at 9;l5. 1t became
evident that be could not live some
time previous and he passed away
peacefully and brayely. Mr.. Eiseline
was born in Baden, Germany, April
29, 1916, and thirteen years ago
moved 10 this county from New York
state. He leaves widow and nine
children who are sorrowing for the
Of a loving husband and
father. For eight years he has been
a consistent member Of the Eyangeli-
cal church. He was also member Of
the Modern Woodmen; good citizen,
a worthy and respected man.
Funeral services at 10 a. M. Tues
day in Evangelical chucrh. The M.
W. of A. attended in q body. In
terment in Abilene cemetery.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
cHEEvER.

&C. Cress attended the State Teach
ers' association at Topeka.
Miss Louise Barter, Of Abilene, was
at home few days last week.
Our boys say the entertainment at
Manchester Saturday night was ex-
cellent and well attended.
Miss Virgie Osborne, of Abilene,
was q guest Of Miss Nettie Jones Fri
day night, returning Saturday.
J. A. Cress, Of Glenwood, is spend
Ing the holidays at Topeka. lie ex-
poets to attend the high school at
Chapman.
Jeremiah Long and his sister Mary
who recently left for Tabor, Iowa.
write that they are enjoying the work
very much. They are at the Heph'
sibah Faith Home, an institution fol
the training Of foreign missionaries
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
A SOLDIERS CRIME.
Assaults a Former Abilene Girl at
Junction City.

JullCtluu WY
The junction City Sentinel has the
following concerning tbf adventure
of Ruth Nicholson, who with her
parents formerly resided in Abilene:
considerable excitement was mani
fest on the streets Wednesday night
when it was reported that Ruth, the
fourteen year old daughter of j. F..
Nicholson, had been assaulted by a
soldier by the name Of Thomas
Conell. According to the girls story
they met at the corner Of Eighth and
Washington streets, when a soldier
took hold of her and tried to force her
to accompany him. She claims to
have wrenched herself loose and
started for home, and was followed
by her assailant, who caught her
again just before she entered her
fathers restaurant, opposite the
Bartell house. A warrant was sworn
out by her father, charging the
soldier with assault. He was arrest
ed Immediately and placed in the city
Jail where he remained until Thurs
day evening. He was taken before
Justice B. A. Germany, where he
gave bond for his appearance at the
preliminary trial next morning
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
HAD FAREWELL SERVICES.
Rev. A. s. Dechant Says Good Bye to
His Church.

Sunday evening was the closing
service Of Rev. Dechant's pastorate OF
Grace Reformed church and a union
farewell service was held in honor Of
the occasion. The Presbyterian and
Lutheran congregations united with
the Reformed and Rev. DR.. Haithcox
and Rev. DR.. Blayney offered appro-
pirate remarks, following Rev. Dech-
ants sermon.
Rev. Dechant has made an excellent
record and has done much for Grace
church. He has built it up financially
and spiritually and it is with sin
cere regret that his PEOPLE see him
leave. He departed today for Illinois
to join his family, They 60 to
Waynesboro, Pa, to remain SIX
months then returning to Abilene
where Mr.. Dechant will take up the
work Of superintendent Of missions
for this district.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
For Sale.

A new 5O-barrel flour mill in good
running order, in rich section 0
farming country. Also 90 acees Of
bottomland adjoining mill-site and
good house. Best Of reasons for sell
ing. Inquire Of
MRs. c. KAssABAuM.
lS-smo Industry, Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Holiday Excursion Rates.

The Santa Fe route will sell tickets
to all points within 200 miles at rate
Of fare and one-thrd for the round
trip. Dates Of sale Dec. "a, rs, and
81, 1895, and jan /, 1896. All tick
cts limited for return 10 and includ-
ing Jan. 2, 1896.
Annual meeting Kansas State Teach
ers' association, Topeka, Kansas. Rate,
one standard first class fare for round
trip. Dates Of sales Dec. "a, 25, 26,
27; limited for return Dec. 30th.
For further particulars call on or
address j. g. ROBERTS,
Ag't Santa Fe.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
ONE HONEST MAN.

DEAR EDITOR; Please inform your readers
that II written to conhdentIally ! will mall
In sealed letter the plan pursued by which
! was permanently restored to health and
manly vigor, after years Of suffering from
Nervous Weakness, Loss OF Manhood, Lack
OF Confidence, etc have no scheme to
was robbed and swindled by quacks until |
nearly lost faith In mankind, but thank
heaven, am now we'll, vigorous and strong,
and anxious 10 make this certain means OF
cure known TO all. Having nothing TO sell or
send G. o. d Il | want no money. Address
JAS. A. HARRIS, Box l0l Delray, Mich,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Shifting Soil.

[Real Estate Transfers Reported by George
Merrill. Abstracterl
I l. Jones to Annie Il Jones 81 swl
29-1l-2, $500.
N johnson to VIM Knox Its | and 5
blk B Detroit, Si00.
4 Hoffman to G Hoffman W 3 ac of 0
36 &C Of 81 sci 7-lS-3, $3.50.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
ROYAL Arch Masons,

Cyrus chapter R. A. M. elected
officers for the ensuing term last
evening as follows; P. B. Ross, H. p
Arthur Edison, X. H. II. Keel, S; r.
B. Jacobs, Sec'y; W. B. Giles, Treas.
Joseph Spangler, G, of H. Richard
Waring, ?. s.; j. Edward Johnta,
p A n
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
BUSYLING, GROWING DILLON,
CEMENT HEADoUART1Rs0y Or I'M
WORLD BOOMING.
No More the Deserted village lut
Ono Of the Livslisst Towns u Csns'
tral Kansas Its Largs shipnsnSs
Of Stucco- Personal Nctes.

Special to tho Reflector.
DILLON, Dec. 29.--At the close ot
The year 1895 we find Dillon the live.
lest, healthiest and most prosperous
town Of Its size in Central Kansas.
Dillon used to be referred to n tie
Deserted Village" Wo were snesrsd
and scoifed at and our citizens wore
addressed ss Frog Pond Mllt,r
Swamp Angel Bill, "'Cat.tail Brink"
and other infamous and libelous
names, In few short years won.
derful change has taken place. In
stead Of being addressed in the back
woods style Of Missouri, we are uuu.
ally hailed with, "Good morning Col.
onel, How are you Squirei how y
your booming cityw well, Cap
tain, how aye; ! see your town 10 Inn
proving" Is 1t any wonder We fool
above our neighboring citiosP. The
stucco business, which few years
ago was unknown, has become one Of
the leading industries Of the state.
Three-iourths Of the worlds output Of
cement plaster is manufactured and
shipped to ali parts Of tho United
States and Canada from this place,
This industry is what has converted
the deserted Village" into the lively,
wide-awake town OF Dillon,
The past year has been one Of i'm
provcment and prosperity and a.
though we have two Of tho largest
stucco mills in existence the now year
will find us with plans and material
ready for the largest rock mill ever
built. Sometime we may give the
readers Of the REFLECTOR the history
Of cement plaster, It's formation, "
value as a plaster and the details Of
its manufacture, MS people generally
know little or nothing Of this great
industry. As from l5o to 200 cars
arc shipped monthly from horc 1t Will
be seen that the business has grown
to gigantic proportions Hats OF to
happy, widc-awakc Dillon'
| Miss Ida Bohannon IL homo from
Baker University for tho holidays,
Henry Mosley will not return to
Chapman where he has been attend
ing the high school
Mrs. Chas. Seller, Of Hope, is visit
| ing relatives north OF town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nate wilson were
Hope visitors Saturday evening.
Frank Lawson is contemplating =
visit to Pennsylvania.
There is postoillce not hundred
miles from here that during 4 lull In
business is used for a drcss-iitting e.
tablisbmcnt. No wonder our Uncle
Samucl's business is falling of.
viii Davis, Of Colorado Springs, Is
home for the holidays.
Christmas entertainments were
given by both churches. Fine pro-
grams had been prepared and every
body enjoyed them.
Ferdinand Reimold Of the State
Agricultural college came home Snn-
Jav
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Notime is 80 short as that Of the man
who has passed tho three score mile
stone. The clock no longer ticks the
seconds away, but the days. The very
weeks fash by. Hardly do the flowers
Of April bloom before the frosts Of %.
tober sot in, and hardly do the frosts
carve fantastic pictures on tho window
pane before the sun Of another spring
makes the meadow green once more. -
Exchange.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

The months may speed as they will.
The days may come and 60 Ike light.
ming flashes Age may creep on apacs
and youth hasten to middle lie. NO.
vember blasts may chill and December
SHOWS cover the sod like a shroud. II
matters little. There will bc other years
in other climes, and the work we leave
unfinished WILDE brought to completion
after the grass has grown on our gravea
Unidentified
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

4 Few Paragraphs From the Pens Of Nsws-
paper Philosophers on the Flight Of Tine.
In our boybood time walks, in middle
life itamhleu, and in old age 1t pants In
breathless haste to reach the goal and
have done with u.s. A day is . week to
the child, and q week is but q day to tho
aged. New York Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

4. Bergstresspr dentist. 800
Redding's "Millennial Kingdom
on sale at Abilene Book Store. l5-l
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Fritz
u son.
Geo. Mwick is the new nigh
clerk at the Pacific.
Henry Kandt and j. B. Bayterey
amined the county treasury today.
"A $79 bridge is to be built oveI
Swcnson creek in southest Dickinson
Cooper & White sold their 20
head Of fat cattle. They were shipped
last night and sold at 4 cents today
"A party Of Abilene capitalists viii
take trip to cripplSocreck in aOou
week to rake in a~isw thousands
just for fun
Ed Howe: j. r. Burton ha
shaved off his mustache and his ad
mirers say that he now resemble
Henry Irving
"A north Dickinson man stol'
three dogs last week from neighbol
and the funny thing about the trans
action is that the neighbor had hin
arrested.
j. l.. Worley received lirsl
premium on coop Of bul lcghorn'
at the Junction City poultry show
this week. He is rather taking The
lead for fine chickens.
The December Agora is out. The
State Teachers association" endorsed
it. 1t would be far )re to the point
If the teachers would subscribe f0r'it
Endorsements don't count.
Having recently taken trip ovel
the Rock Island road from Abilene tC
Kansas City, the Plaindcaler says
1.-THE average farm residence in Nor
ton county is better than most Of The
residences between Topeka and Kan
sas City.
1t is reported that d. W. Ross
for several years Methodist minister
in this county but who was tangled
up in vicious scandal and went tt
Oklahoma, is dangerously i'll witt
typhoid fever He is said to be very
poor, His wife died recently. =
Miss Della Brown is suffering
from burn received from an explo
sion Of gas in the furnace at her home
She lighted a match to start the fir,
when the explosion came and burnec
the front Of her dress, an arm anC
her face. Her injuries are not serious
Commissioner G. H. Koepke ap
pears to be one Of those who find thai
farming pays in Kansas. The Her
ington Signal says that he has us
closed q deal with Frank Lowe for th,
Samuel Lowe place consisting Of 2il
acres which joins his place. The con
sideration was $500. This give
Mr.. Koepke 72O acres in one piece
three farm residences and one and
fourth miles Of creek. Mr.. Koepk,
10 one Of Dickinson's most prosperou
and substantial farmers.
Hope has a newspaper war tina
Is the neatest little scrap yet ON
paper accuses the editor Of the othe
Of wanting to get married but bein,
unable TO do so for financial reasons
and the other replies; ave hear,
tell Of printer once, who was run
ming paper that was mortgaged 70
all il was worth and he got marrie'
some few months afterwards, his wifi
paid the mortgage of. But Of cours
that didn't happen In Hope. PEI
haps we could do the same II we want
cd to-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Time was when II was considered .
sure sign of death before the next New
Year to sec your own shadow In the
moonlight On the lst Of January.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

KARL's CLOVER ROOT, the great
Blood purifier gives freshness and
clearness to the Complexion and cures
Constipation, 20 cts, 30 cts. s1.00
Sold BY Gulick, the druggist.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02
Black cats, generally thought to be Of
extremely evil omen by the supersti'
tious, ore considered lucky visitors on
New Y5ar's day.

In Wales fires are frequently burned
On Jan. 1 to purify the house for the en-.
trance Of the new year and the ashes OF
these hres are often kept most sacredly
from year to year. They are supposed to
ponsss special medicinal virtues. being
yoetioularly efiicacious against falling
iolmou" O 6ts
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

January is still called by the old Gel
tic name-Juis Genver, the cold month
in Cornwall, England. The Saxons
called 1t Wolf Monat, because the wolves
were unusually ravenous in January. By
tho Saxon 1t was termed Aefer- Yule.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

In the days Of our European forbears
It was believed that unless misfortune
werecourted no ono should leave the
house on New Years day till some one
had entered, and tho visitor to bring o
| limo brand Of good luck should be n dark
haired man.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-01-02

Pins were invented In the sixteenth
century at Gloucester, England. They
straightway became n popular New
Years present, but later money for their
purchase, called "pin money" was
giveu instead.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
Colorado Gold Stocks S!
FORTUNES RaADE FASTl
For details address Ii. f. PACK.
Cashier, East Denver Bank, Denver Col
MNNEAPOLIs MARKETS.
Activity and Strength in the Grai,.
FEN TUNES III AL

There was an active market in wheat flu
lures Saturday and prices closed &c higher
for the day. The cash market continued
dull and about at relative position held Fri
day, lAc under May for No. northern. Of
ferings were small, and millers and elevators
took them easily. Receipts here were "a
cars. and at Duluth and Superior 50 cars
against 143 and SO last year Cash prices
shown in list Of Sales below.
FLOUR-First patent flour is quoted in
round lots at So per barrel here. with rea-
sonable large lots moving to the general
trade at prices ranging up to $500 and small
lots direct to retailers at as high as $40.
Domestic baker goods are being held steady
at around $3.50. Export bakers quotable at
81 to S2.25, according to grade.
HAY-No improvement can be noticed in
the situation. Sales cover a range of price
from $3.50 to $3.50, according to quality.
Straw is easy. on the basis of 3.50GD4 for rye
CORN-Bids for No. yellow to arrive
were out at Csc. No. was quoted at PC.
OATS-No. white quoted at tic. No. 8
at f6GI17c, according TO quality.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY quoted at 1s621c
RYE-Local offerings SO nc.
BGGS-Strictly fresh. 15c; fresh. fall held,
13G14c; cold storage, No. stock, lie; cold
DRESSED PoULTRY-Chiekens, young,
dressed, fair tc good. 5G6c; mixed coops, 6150
nc: turkeys fat, choice, 9G1ec: turkeys me
dunn to choice 79sc; turkeys. scalawags,
5@6c: ducks, ger h. 10Gl1c; geese. per lb,
S1k691ac.
Frozen poultry 1c less
LIVE POULTRY-R light. Chickens.
mixed cooDs, &c; turkeys, 7c geese, &c; ducks,
DRESSED MEATs-veal. fancy. 6Gsslc;
mutton, country dressed. 49414c: bucks. Pa
312c spring lambs, pelts of, 6G614c; hogs,
country dressed. 4@412c; beef. country
sIsBa aps bI nsaV oc IKE e4c 5s
pickerel, 4G41Ac; small fish. &c; croppies 4c:
dressed bullheads. &c: white fish. inland. 394c.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19

sRil.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
CONTRACTION OF LOANS.
The Most Notable Eject of the War
Scare in New York

NEW YORK, JAM 1s.-The New York Finan-
cier says this week: The statement OF the as
sociated banks of New York city for the
week ending Jan. is reflects the contraction
which has been going On for the past month,
and incidentally the preparations which are
being made to meet the new bond loan. Mon
ey has continued TO flow to this center with
out interruption and the movement resulted
in gain OF over S5,GG0,CO0 for the week Just
ended. The liquidation which has resulted
in the past month, CT since the first noticeable
effect of the Venezuelan scare, may be est-
mated when it is stated that the contraction in
the loans of the New York clearing house
banks has been fully $40, 6SS, 900, and the total
is now the lowest known since the previous
panic
The gain in cash as reported in the state
ment for the week was s., 446 200. The in
crease in the specie seems TO have been more
e1 emily distributed between the banks than was
the case two weeks ago. II las been gener-
ally assumed as an inevitable result CT the
bond loan that a stringency in the money mar
ket would be felt next month, but prqmi-
nent New York president received a tele-
gram day or two since from Secretary
Carlisle, in which the latter gave assur-
ances that not the slightest fear need be felt
in that regard and that the treasury would
exercise its utmost power and authority to pre-
vent such a contingency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
NEW YORK PRODUCE.
Wheat optioas Open Firm on Euro
pean buying.

COO bbls; exports, $500; market stronger
with wheat, springs being held SC higher
spring low grades, $1.S5@2.50; winter patents,
$S60@3.75; winter straights. s5.40@3.45; win
ter extras, S2.65G3; winter low grades s.. zoo
EGO. Rye flour steady; superfine, $2.5512. 20 ;
fancy, S2.70q2.s5. Buckwheat -four dull
spot, S1.20. Wheat-Exports 251, 500 blu; spot
FIRM No. red, Tic; No L hard, Tie; OPP
lions opened frmer on European buying and
stronger cables, eased off under lnrg selling
but finally rallied sharply on big local clear
at 1850 advance; No. red january, closed
at 69c; May, g. 11-1sQ6S 1-16c, closed at Csc
Corn-Recepts $500 bu; exports, q 400 bu
on heavy weekly exports from both coasts
eased off under realizing and finally raj
lied with wheat. closing 1s@Ac higher; jan
at 35%c. Butter-Receipts, 1868 packages !;
market steady; creamery, 2o12Q22c; Elgins
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
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Men of all ages who are suffering from
the results OF youthful indiscretiOus or
excuses of mature years, producing
nervousness, indigestion, constipation,
loss of memory. etc. are thoroughly and
permanently cured.
DR.. Feller, who has had many years
of experience in this speciality is grad
uate from one of the leading medical
colleges Of the country. He has never
failed in curing any cases that he has
undertaken. Cases and correspondence
sacredly confidential Call or write for
list &C questions. Medicine sent by mail
and express everywhere free from risk
and eypOSure
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
NEW YORK STOCKS.
Market Heavy, and Losses Scored All
Along the Line.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1S.--The stock market to-
day opened irregular. but almost at the out
set a heavy tone was apparent and general
weakness developed. The arguments advanced
certainty regarding the immediate financial
and political outlook. The bear profession
ais fully improved the misunderstanding pre-
valeat, until after the close of business, re-
garding the alleged destination OF the Brit
ish flying squadron for America Gloomy
forecasts as to the business outlook fer the
granger properties were also circulated. The
selling movement was well distributed and
material net losses were scored all along the
line extending to "a per cent in Baltimore
& Ohio. The grangers declined 1G14 per
cent the extreme figures being reached in
Rock Island. The final prices were at about
the lowest Of the day.
Speculation for the week has been domina-
ted by constituencies On the part Of investors
and dealers over the domestic monetary out
look and the unsettling foreign political rUr
mors, which, at the close of the week show
diminished gravity. The modification of the
bonds, following the formal announcement Of
the dissolution of the Morgan bond syndicate
relieved to considerable extent the appre-
hension of serious disturbance in the money
that the loan would take care of itself is
shared b. Z great MAN. people
The total sales of stocks included: Amer
lean Sugar. IS 1907 American Tobacco, 5000;
'Atchison; SEQ: Burlington; 1880; Chicago
Louisville & Nashville, 500; Manhattan
Consolidated. 3,40O; Missouri Pacific $500:
Rock Island, $500; ST. Paul, % eco; Southern
railroad preferred, 200; Tennessee Coal and
Iron, $500; United States Leather preferred
AGO. Western Union, 1900 Wheeling G. Lake
Eerie, 1000.
The following table shows the fluctuations
Of the leading railway and Industrial stocks
Yesterday:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour
firm; winter patents, s3.30@3.6o; straights.
straights, s2.4O@275; bakers. s21OG2. 80.
Wkeat-No. 2 spr ng, 5s3s q53asc; No. 8 spring
58G581Sc; No. red, 631sG63asc. Corn-No.
2, 265sc. Oats-No. 2, 1SAG1s19c; No. 2
white f. o. b. 201ac; No. white, f. o. b.,
18A@191ac. Rye-No. 2. CSC Barley-No. 2
nominal; No. g. f. 0. b.. 25G36c; No. 4, f. o.
b.. 25c.- Flaxseed-No. l, 92c. Timothy Seed
Prime $3.50. Pork-Mess, per Dbl, $3.50
TO- Lard-Per 100 lbs. s5571aGD5.60 Short
Dry sailed (boxed). 45s94aic. Short Sides
Clear (boxedl, 5is@5Ac. Whisky-Distillers'
finished goods, per gallon, s1:22. Sugars
Cut loaf 1913; granulated. SIP; standard
"a" So. Receipts 1000 bbls; wheat
%. 600 blu; corn, 10000 blu; oats. 2s8,000 bu;
FLOUR 600 bbls; wheat 81 900 bu; corn, 1O9-
COO blu: oats, III, 900 bu; rye. 5000 blu; barley
IA 900 blu. On the produce exchange today
the butter market was steady dairies, 11@
1Sc: creameries, 16621c Cheese quiet; sac
91ac. Eggs steady; fresh, 16G17c.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-19
AMONG THE ORDERS
WORK OF THE LAST WEEK IN
THE VARIOUS CITY
LODGES.
~. -.e} !. ~
THE MASONIC GRAND LODGE.
OFFICERS CHOSEN BY REPRESEN-
TATIVEs OF. ORDER THROUGH
OUT THE STATE.
ladies OF THE G. A. r.. ANNUAL.
Installation of Ellsworth Circle
Other Interesting Events Among
the Secret Societies.

The most important event in secret
society circles during the last week was
the annual meeting of the Masonic
grand lodge of Minnesota. On the sec
ond day was held the election and in
stallation of officers for the ensuing
year. Past Grand Master E. w. Du-
rant, of Saltwater, conferred the OBJ
legations upon the following officers:
Grand master, J. F. Lawless, st. Paul;
deputy grand master, A T. Stebbins,
Rochester; senior grand warden, A
Brandenburg, Fergus Falls; junior
grand warden, j. H. Randall, Mime