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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01
Overconts, Mackintoshes, Underwear
al Half N. Y. Cost Mt KOhIer,s.

At the fire sale at Kohler's, 14O Brough-
ton, you can purchase the finest clothing
at one-half New York cost; shirts, Acc, cost
Toe; underwear, &c. cost 75c; hats. acc COST
15c; umbrellas, 75c, cost $50; Stetson hats.
s.. 80, worth Sad -e''9'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01
"originaI Piano Music.

Mr.. Charles Astin, the Georgia Crack
er" pianist and composer, will be in town
this week and on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, March and 4, at 10 a. m. and 4 D. m
VIII play his own compositions at the
music house of Ludden & Bates.
Mr.. Astin does not claim to be a com
poser OF classic music, but writes in a
style peculiar to himself and his COMPOST
tons have attracted considerable atten-
ton throughout the country.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01

Now on sale, Gospel Hymns, Nos. Ia
6, with music, or words only, to be used
at Mr.. Moody's meetings. Ludden &
Bates.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01
Children's and Boys Fine Suits at
Half n. Y. Cost at KohIer,s.

We have 29O fine suits for children and
boys sizes 10 10 years. which we offer at
half New York cost. Kohlers Fire Sale.
40 Broughton.-ad
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STRICTLY BUSINESS.

Fresh live Holsters just received from
Canada, at Hicks restaurant.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01

Probabilities for Sunday: Fair ws,.,
er; westerly winds "eala'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01

Fresh live Holsters just received from
Canada, at Hicks restaurant.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01
Are You One

OF those unhappy people who are suffer-
ing with weak nerves, starting at every
slight sound, unable to endure anv mus.
ual disturbance, finding ii impossible n
sleep? Avoid opiate and nerve eopo-
pounds Feed the nerves upon blood mada
pure and nourishing by the great blood
purifier and true nerve tonic, Hoods Sar-
saparilla.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01

Fresh live Holsters just received from
Canada, at Hicks restaurant.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-03-01

Hoods Pills are the best after-dinner
pills. assist digestion, prevent constipa-
ton. 25c.-ad.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
s. n. MOORE.

elected grand treasurer for the NTH time,
was born SO years ago in Indiana, lie came
TO Texas in 1871, locating at Waco, aud In
1851 moved to Houston. lie WAS a steam
boat man-clerk, captain and rilot--on tho
Mississippi and its tributaries for twenty
years. and aftcrward on tho Cu. and in
Mexican waters. and stil later on Texas
rivers. lie was made Master Mason in
1881 companion OF the Royal Arch In
1861. n brother OF the Scottish Rite In 1874
tbeing now thirty second degree aud u
Prince OF the Royal Secret) and n Knight
Tomplar In 1880 lie has held the ofiicu9
Of w. Master OF Gray Lodge No, 500. High
Priest OF Washington Chapter No. 2, En-
mont Commander Of Ruthven Commandery
No. . Venerable Master Of San Jacinto
Lodge OF Perfection a. and \ 81 No q.
for number OF years he was Grand Tiler
Of the Grand Lodge OF Texas and Grand
Guard Of the Grand Chapter. lie was elect
cd Grand Treasurer OF both bodies He Is
also grand treasurer Of the NJ y Grand
Royal Arch Chapter OF Texas having heci>
elected for the Aith time yesterday.
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BI0GR ApHICAL.

Elected last night to I'll the chair OF tho
VI. w. grand master. is native son OF
Texas aged about 30 years, and of com
manding presence. He is son of the iirst
Presbyterian minister ordained in Texas.
Rev. Dick" Watkins. a pioneer known
r'idely in the early days OF Texas. A. b.
Watkins is graduate Of Trinity unlver-
atty. AT Tehuacana. where he was educated.
lie is practically self-made mar ana
he's n success as a man" Is what 7. IL
NJ. Thomas VI. Matthews said OF him yes
terday. ny profession he Is a lawyer, mas
devoted himself To that and let poi''cs
alone. but on his merit as a 1urist he was
nppointed TO succeed Judge Reeves as as
trict Judge. He was raised in Athens Lohse
No. los. made Royal Arch IN A,hens
Chantor No. 80 and knlghted 10 Corsleana !
conlmandcry. lie is also th'rN-seenhl
degree Scottish Rite. He came TO the IRON,
1t cnce on his appearance in the Grhha
Lodge and served on several uup,i ean'
committees. rendering especla,iS .NNd 81
vicos on grievances and appeals NO !. am
f,ance. He was elected 10 the cha'r ~
Tho souh in lSg3 and to the west m lsyi'
Ills future is very brilliant nolh MaN W..
allv and in his chosen profession ahn .neI ,.
is no doubt he will fulhll the expectations
of his friends.
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finia). Like good many Southern sol
uirih he was left 20 be.,in luc anew and
shift for himself, He started for Mexico.
thinking " an inviting fe,d, hrt stopped
fer awhile In Mississippi. taught school
married and cmigra.cd to Texas Was made
q Mason in isT2 In Farmcrsvillc Lodge NO
.ii, of which he is st!ll a member, a Royal
Arch Mason IN 1874 and Knight remp,sr
IN 1877 Attended the Grand Lodge nrst
In 1875: was granted certificate or prof :
cheney In 1850, 1890, 1892 ani iSas and MAS
elected member OF tho committee on work
In December, 1894. for three years Has
been member 81 the finance committee
for the last three years Has also been dis
trict deputy grand master OF the Twentieth
district for the last two ycars lie Is a
very enthusiastic and jealous Mason, and
has during the past year devoted nearly
his whole time to occurring lodges ia the
State, making symbolic Masonry his spe-
cialty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
BlOGR ApHlCAl..


the newly elected grand high priest, was
born In Alabama In 1881. ana Ia consequent
ly u years old Received the \. H. and H.
NJ degrees from the Agricultural and Me-
chonical college VI Alrhama, located At
Auburn Soon after graduating became
ono of the facuity OF the Southern uniyers-
~ Of Greensboro, Ala. In 1873 he accepted
the position of professor Of mathematics
and commandant Of cadets IN Warron col.
lcge lnpw Ogden COLLEGE,. Bowling Grocn,
Ky, and came to Texas eighteen years hgo
and located In Huntsville. whore he Was
connected with the educational lntorCslK
Of the town for period Of three years.
For five years he was president Of coronil
institute. Fan Maioo Texas In tie sum
mrr ~ 1883 he moved 10 Waco and pc.
ceWed the presidency OF Waco Female col
iege. one NJ the leading educational ntli-
tutiuns OF the State. lie ttill occupies tile
position Of president of this college. Ito
slices being an educator NJ great merit. he
In also man Of affairs, and for the las,
three ycare has been preaidcnt OF The Farm
'ra' and Merchants National bank NJ Waco
AZ n man and a Mason he " upright and
jealous, and has been regular Attendant
upon the Grand Lodge md Grand Chapter
for the past seven years.
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COMPANION Hunting was s,,,,ed
Committee on finance r,portrd r,com.
mrndinR The appropriation Of sluo for
contingent expenscs OF grand hiph pri,,t
as recommended by committee on grand Of .
iicors reports. Adopted
Grand Scribe Kidd moved that the two
proposed amendments to the constitution
tintroduccd Tuesday, lay over uni,l the
con oratirn OF 1887,
Companion +. NJ Riley offered a rcsolu /.
ton to the effect that tho grand visitors
be moi permitted to teach and oxempllfy
the work unless provided with certificate
aud repeating sections 3, T. ) and tia ~ ar
,iclc XXI Ut the ,diu,s.
Discussed and adopted
the grand secretary made supplemental
report as to chapters which have not paid
iheir dues
ufnrm '',Sh Pri9S'-cleN Hounsavail made
ths foiIowing announcements Tor the GU
sums S.at
orand chaplain, John NJ Barcus
Wamd captain of the host, Toe r. itur-
sner
Principal soiourncr, William Clark
noys, Arch CAPTAIN. j, u. cronshaw.
Mhirhal, ", II. shannon.
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sides. His Masonic lie began in lS75.whcn
he was raised to the sublime degree Of a
Master Mason in Ariesia Lodge at Terrell
of which he was afterward w ". Ho was
auccossiveiy elected TO all tho degrees OF
the York Rite. and he is Royal Arch - ?
son and Knight Templsr He nlled all
the stations In tho Grand Royal Arch CHAP
Ter and is a r. II. p After serving on
many important commuters he was elected
10 nll the south Ia the Grand Lodge In
1874. He Is married and has most in
teresting family.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03

The following invitation was received
yesterday;
Grand Master w. r. X. Abernethy.
Houston. Texas, December y H,ncrcd
Sill WI you please make ,hc following
announcement;
The visiting members OF the Masonic 'rd-
tcrnity arc cordially invited, at the con
yoniencn of each ono. to Witt the Nnuslon
Cotton Exchange. where Il reflex of all the
lea ing cotton markets OF the world viii be
found Chlcago's reports of grain. bread
stuifs aud provisions are also given.
l.. pehalf OF the presiden, and board Of
directors. Very respectfully.
G. W Kidd, Secretary
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
Holm L. TERRELL,

tho newly elected deputy grand fnSs''' ,
ike his predecessor in office. is nauFe
royar ravinu been born in 1854 at Terrell
Kaufman county. Texas. BY pro'esSiop ~
is lawyer. and good one too. nc o"''
civic position which he has hiied WIZ 70 o. :
nsyor NJ his native city, where he sun IT,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03

Are all the rage. Newest styles lust re-
oeIyed for ladies, misses ara chiidfen.
Sans Shoe Store, Si5 Main street
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03

A SPECIFIC ron COLDS AND cRopP..
For years We have used chamberlHtn's
h0us.' ii 10 Regarded ii'pnr finiiiy ~ =
speoi1u Tor colds and Group. II Il also
INVALUABLE for whooping cough No family
where there are children should he without
t.-R II. Hobey. o!ney, no. saslf9ssa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
GEORGE LOpAs. w.,

Of Floresyilie. reelected TO the office Of
Il. grand secretary Of the Grand Chapter.
was born in England In 1886 and was
brought to the United states In 1850 by his
parents, who settled In Southern Illinois,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03


Past Grand ilirh Priest John Adrianco
Of Columbia. Brasorla county, Is one az the
craft in attendance who IN pioneer In
masonry. Mr., Adrancr though ~ years. OF
age, in In perfect health. and is very active.
lie has been q mason since 1871, aud has
been reading In Columbia u years. He re-
grand high priest IN 1855 He has one son.
Duncan Adriancc. who liycs al Bryan. who
has followed the masonic NE Of tho father
and Nv royal arch MACON.
Mr. Adrlanco was a member OF the firm
Of Smith A. Adrlanrc at Columbia, which
waa establishod In $780, and which waH at
that time the largest mercantile firm In
the Republic ~ Texas, lie took the first
regular stock " goods shawn In Austin.
making tho trip In kao and 1870, and his
| II imc IN mentioned m Browns history Of
Texas as one Of thr merchants ~ the re-
public, Mr.. Adr0nce has been AN attend
ant upon the grand lodge since no Orgnnl-
cation, but recently he has bcon absent
from lew scsHloph lie has an heirloom
which he prizes above rrire-'lh mark
master mRton'R jewel his father wore, II
IN Of silver and has heru In existence So
years II In n curiosity on account Of its
ago aud from being OF the old fashioned
oval shape, those nav being used being Of
the form Of keystone,
Mt. Adrlhncc was born In Troy, n, ",
He Is much loved by the craft In Texas
and II Mas a pleasure to them all to see
him 80 woll and hearty when al such An
no xnupsd age.
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whcrr he was raised and educated In the
rulllc schools, graduating from Ewing
college. He adopted laY ar MS profession
aud after hoine admitted TO the bar he
pract'Gcd for three or four years very sue
ocsrfully. However he abandoned the law
and took III the noble work 9. teaching.
and for nineteen years has devoted his at
tonlion to II. twelve years VI the limo In
TcSrg. he came to Texas In 1851. lie
vas made u Master Mason IN 1875 aud a
companion OF the Royal Arch In 1873 He
Is Ias, stcr Of FinteAvlllc lodge. No. bio.
AMI past high priest OF Florcsville chap
ter, No, ido He first came TO the Grand
Lodge about cight years ago and served on
the crodoni ais committee ~ the Grand
Chapter for five years. NJ well rs on other
important committees. Tor two years hc
was OH the committee on foreign corrc-
spondepuc. Of which he Was cha!rman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
TO cung A com ~ ONE nay.
LACE SHOES

take Laxative Bronze Qu.nine Taoieis.
Al druggists refund the money u II iaNs
TO cure. &c.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
THE BosToNlANs TONIGHT.


The announcement that the ever popular
and tuncful light opera Robin Hood viii
bo riing here has given intcnae satisfaction
TO all ca0sos Of amusement goern while
the opera has been constantly sung for
nearly six years. liz continued demand by
the public btHp.aks II an intcrminsblo lease
OF liic. No more successful light opera has
ever been written. and as It's principal mel
O,li,s nave been sung aud whisurd the
length and breadth OF the land, the niatoiy
Of its production anu list oi singers who
nave appeared ~ thu vaIioun roics ~ OF iu'
tcrcKt.
Tnc iibrctto OF Robin Hood Whs writ
ton by Harry u. smi,h nul the score ~
Reginald DE KoveD. who submitted II 10
,he bostonians In 1870, II was originally
produced al the Chicago opera house. June
D. ISpO, with the following cast
sheriff Of Nottingham, ,..,.,f..,,,.,,.
.......n,,,....H Henry Clay Bainabes
Will Scarlet. ........,,,r, Eugene cowles
Little John William u. Mcdonald
Friar Tuck ........... Georsc Ffothihsnhm
Alan a. Dale. ......,.. Jesste bartlett DAVIS
Maid Marian ...........,,.,,'Ma Mari. stone
Robin Hood ...,...,,.,,,,.,..'Ed Edwin Hoft
sir Guy Observation-Disclosures. Peter Laus
Tho opera at once found instant tavcr
and was produced In New York and the
principal cities Of the United States for
long runs The role OF Robin Hodd' has
alone been sung ly eighteen artists ahlons
the lenoIs who have appeared In the title
role are Tom Carl. Edgar Temple. Harold
Blake aud others. Among the other ar
,ists who have made personal triuinphs 10
The opera Is that famous soprano, Marie
Sslone, Camille D'Arviilc, Caroline Hanlil-
ton, Eloise Morgan, julia Gordon, Helen
Bertram and Alice Nielsen. This year the
soprano role VIII be- al,ernated b, those
tcauiiful women, tiida Clarke AMI Alice
Nielsen,
The original members OF the Bosionians
who still sing tho original roles are B9rna-
bee. Mcdonald, Davis, Cowles. Frothlns-
ham and Bartlett, The cast here will u.
c.ude the entire singing strength Of the or
ganizstion. II H. not Inppro,os 10 state
that Robin Hood" has earned IN gross re-
ceipts nearly s200O.00o. n
The above beautiful oprya viii hs heeFd
at Sweeney a. Coombs opera house tonisntt
enc performance only.
A SPECIFIC FOR COLDS AND GROUP.
a axx.t. n lair
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r. ~ HAYNiE.

deputy grand high priest. IL Of tho manner
born. flfty-two years ago he first saw the
light Of DAY in Independence Texas. His
father and mother wtrr married. ut A,nin.
His mother was an only sister Of MAJOR 4.
J.. Evans. one OF that gallant band who
persisted IN tho Alamo massacre ais
mother fled before the advance Of Sam
lIouston's army before the hattie of San
Jacinto was fought. and hlr family are
identified with The thrilling tines In the
early days OF Texas. Companion Hayiic IL
a member Of Saratoga lodge. No. SAC, OF
Iampasas and OF I.ampasss chapter, Royal
Arch Nafnns. lie IL al present postmaster
al Lamparns. and for twelve years was
county ASSESSOR having beeu the first man
10 hold that office who was ever reelected.
Mr.. Iiaynie looks much younger than he
really is and is active ana vieorous. lilo
takes great delight In the pleaulres OF the
Held. and there are few Who ran keep UP
with him on a days hunt or cover ground
az quickly when game Ii In sight lie Ia
VOL vorsed In Masonic lore and viii fiji
his position with fervency and zeal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
Gladness Comes

MIN better understanding OF the
w transient nature Of the many phys.
icul ills. which vanish before proper Of.
forts- gentle efforts pleasant ctforts--
rightly directed. There IL comfort 10
the knowledge, that no many forms %
sickness arc not duo to any actual dis
ease, hut simply to u constipated condi.
ton Of tho system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup Of Figs. prompt.
b w removes, That " why II IL the only
remedy with millions Of families, and .
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. It's beneficial
effects ARE due TO the fact, that u 10 the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating tho
organs ON which II acts. II IN therefore
all important, In order 10 get its bene.
fetal effects, To note when you pur.
chase, that you have the genuine arti'
Gle, which Is manufactured by tho Call.
iornia Fig Syrup Co, only aud sold by
all reputable druggists.
II In tho enjoyment OF good health,
and the system IL regular, ,uxntives or
other remedies are then not needed, II
afflicted with my actual disease, ore
may he commended 10 tho most sltillfuI
physicians. but II In need ~ n laxative,
,nc should have the heas, spd with the
we'll informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs nnds highest md Is most largely
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
J. c. KIDD,

yesterday elected Il. grand King Of the
Grand Chapter, is a Houstonian. lie was
born in Cecil county, Maryland, coming
to Texas In 1868. and residing In Houston,
his home since. He WINS raiaed In Mcclel-
Ian lodge. No. i5a. and was made a Royal
Arch Mason In stQnewall chapter. No. 1s9.
since demised. iie afterward affiliated With
Holland lodge. No. I. Of which he 10 past
MASTER, and Washington chapter. being
past high priest; was made a Knight Tenn
plar In Ruthven commandery. No. 2, Of
which he 10 past eminent commander. lie
IL now treasurer Of the Grand Conmsrdery.
knights Templar OF Texas. For twenty
five years hs was In the employ Of the
Houston and Texas Central road. resIgning
from the position Of auditor In January
last.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
LODGE OF TEXAS.
Il the sscocd Days
session.
LOCATION SET FOR TODAY
=, n. nu.inc'' Di'r".ea of
'te' ...,,a Ycstcrd"y-Ad-
- ~. b. c. 81. Harness

ases "A Mister, A. p. Watkins.
Gnuu master, John l.. Terrell.
h r.1v warden, Sam r Hamilton.
krInia warden, R. NJ. Lusk.
! ...surer, S. d. Moore
!, = committee on work. j. l. MIL
,,umi,tee on work TO ill the
n o. ~ az John Watson. c. =.
!, ,omm,ttee on work to I'LL the
, - mo Of s. r. Hamilton, a. W.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03
GRAND CHAPTER OF TEXAS.
Business OF the Session Finished
and onvccation Closed.
THE OFFICERS FOR The NEXT TERN,
Proceedings af tho Last nay ct the
Royal Arch Mnsons-Prcccdcnt Ut
ShUrt session Estabitshcd.

Newly elected officsrs:
NJ. t. Grand High Priest. II. o. Rounsa-
vail
u. Deputy Grand High Priest, I. n.
Haynic,
Y. Grand kiug, j. G. Kidd.
IL. Grand Scribe. ", l., Burdett.
T.. Grand Treasurer, S u. Moore.
L. Grand Secretary. George Lopxs. Jr
Committee on work Five year term.
Frank Nusom; four year tern. John =.
Bell three year term, + " Fitzpatrick
two year term, T. T. Murchison, one year
term. A. 5. Bunting
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03

/. vor.hIpful Grand Lodge A. +,
!, .,rc,uded the labors of the sec
IA will meet this morning to
r. ,o..tion Of the widows and or
NJ. which is special order for 10
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-03

Past Grand High Priest Bunting, VIII,
yesterday retired from the office of mos
excellent grand high priest OF the Royi
Arch Chapter. hoiieycs In cNpalilous wori
ana set a precedent for short sessions, Th
Grand Chapter concluded It's labor> at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. after sittin,
during two separate afternoons, whc'
heretofore 1, has required the aftorroou
Of three days to finish tho work,
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MORNING SESSION.

l.,,,,iue are the proceedings yes
The San Francisco call., 1896-06-09

hairs" to CALL correspondent to-day,
''likes to air himself in print.
"He knows his crowd is beaten, horse,
foot and dragon, but still he pretends that
the railroad will send twenty-five or thirty
of the thirty-nine delegates TO the State
Convention.
nAnd how ridiculous are his observations
about Gaffsy and the Federal brigade.
The Mitchell-Last- Buckley railroad crowd
was defeated in the late primaries by the
people"
The Creightons, editors of the Los An
geles Herald, the local Democratic organ,
said:
''Mr. Mitchell is shooting wide of the
mark in his remarks about the strength OF
his faction in the County Convention. The
Mitchell-Last crowd is really not in 1t at
all. so far as the County Convention Is
concerned if the others were disposed to be
piggish, but we are in favor OF giving this
minority faction fair treatment and allow
it some deIegatessto the State Convention.
The purity push as Mitchell calls US,
could smut those people out completely II
we had mind to.
1.-THE instruction, however, Will renect
the sentiments of the majority and the
delegation to the State Convention will be
compelled to vote as a unit-so what IS
the difference if some of the 'short-halrs'
are in it?
1.-The railroad will be outYoted two to
one, George s. Patton will be chairman OF
next Saturdays convention, but all Will be
treated fairly.
GA resolution may be projected into the
convention to recognize both factions from
San Francisco on equal terms, but it will
not carry. The delegation to the State
Convention will, in our judgment favor
the Junta."