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rUr GRAND MASTER ~ BUFFALO.

. -. ,,-,,1tap, 4 Sutherland, Grand Master.
laid the cornerstone of the ne" 'oVeilii"eit l
i,o in Buffalo last Saturday afternoon ne was
is,nd nv the brethren Of the local lodges ana the
-, Darutv Grand Master William S. Riselay'
80 Tho members Of the following lodges: Hiram
Lodge No 1O5 Concordia Lodge No. lfS, Erie Louse
No ISL Washington Lodge NO z4o' rams Hoee
No 2.2 Modestia Lodge No. S4O' queen CHy Louse
No sS De Molay Lodge No. 4sS' Looee ol ."e
Arcien, Landmarks No. A. Harmonic Lodge NO
COO md occidental Lodge No 766. well as fhe
coronanions Of the chapters and Sir Knights OF
the various communicates. The ancient r'uai o,
the craft was observed. Brother Aloerston ac'eo
as chaplain, offering an invocation
After the ceremony NJ. w. Sutherland said IN
part: "a building suitable for the transaction OF
he many affairs OF the Government is here TO be
erected Its cornerstone has now been laid As us
walls shall rise toward heaven. the magnihce en-
and tSe T sa RsaS Of Of the
The United States Not Siinp ,I III of this city
lot merely by enhancing the beauty of this par
s.q s S S9n Of * Ike sxaE 0e Of i
will this edce Prove S. gla'e sans si as
a lasting monument Of all that is grand and ad-
mrab!e in civil government: o,;r our OT ysh,s
Of ali in hoidirx that all her citizens are brethren
of one family and one rank our Nation opens
bat. with truly catholic spirit; embraces all alike
50 only that they be ana orn ,sr
is a great fraternity.
Most htting Is f. then. mat Inc nohoreo ana
renowned Chief Magistrate Of this city and the
Honorable. It's Councilmen. have asked that this
cornerstone be aid by the Ancient and Honorable
Fraternity Of Free and Accepted Masons
our compliance with this request thereby de;
carcs to ali IN this presence and 10 all who shall
here come while this stone endures that in these
United States law and fraternity go hand In hand:
that all pubic effort is 10 the end that men may
be better fitted 20 govern themselves that the OBJ
feet OF government Is better citizens and better
lives. and that we who are but rough hewn stones
cannot be fitted for that everlasting temple. that
house not made with hands, eternal In the heavens
unt first We be touched by the Masters hand"
The address OF the Grand Master was loudly APP
pauded.
pleasant incident occurred when the Grand
Lodge assembled for the ceremonies OF laying the
cornerstone. William s. Riselay, as D. u. g. NJ,
IN the name Of the eleven Masonic lodges in the
city. presented NJ " William A. Sutherland.
Grand Master, with sterling silver ebony handled
trOwel beautifully engraved. with which to lay the
stone. The inscription follows:
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Or NEW TRUSTEE.

II. w. Bro. George II. Toop has been familiar
figure among the active brethren for many years
Although OF a retiring disposition. he never shirks
a duty, and reports ready whenever occasion re-
CURES II, and is never known 10 turn deaf ear 10
the cause Of charity the pleading of brother In
distress. He Is well known among the workers in
the craft. and can he relied upon and trusted IN
any Office he is called upon TO MI. HIS election as
one Of tho Trustees OF the Hall and Asylum Fund.
which practically unanimous. was a compli-
ment paid by the brcthreen TO an honest. upright
man and TO devoted Mason who has served the
craft We'll and faithfully for many years.
r. w George II. Toop was born in England In
1896 was apprenticed the drug and grocery bust
ness and come to this country In 1858. He has been
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X. w. Robert L. Wright. who made his final official
visit TO Silentia his mother lodge. and was re-
ceived with open arms and warm hearts w. John
Q. Folsom, OF Independent Lodge No. 1855, explained
the working tools and W. Brother Louden. OF
Templar Lodge. assisted by Past Masters May.
Smellie. and officers and members of No; 203. gave
the entire second section In costume and In excel
lent form. Il. W. George w. Arnold gave the his
torica lecture; There were also present W Spen-
Ger, OF Piatt Lodge: Smith and Kinds. X. w. Henry
Van Mnden, OF Texas; Philips OF st. John No l.
and many other notables. 1t was pleasant gain
eTing. and was enioved by the members as well az
by the numerous visitors.
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OFFICIAL.


Masonic Hall. New-York June % 1881
To the Officers and Brethren OF the Grand Lodge.
w william A Sutherland. Grand Master di
rects me to announce that he has accepted an invi
tation TO lay the cornerstone OF the new municipal
building at Binghamton on Monday morning. July
g. 1897. at 10 O'Clock.
The officers of the Grand Lodge cordially in
vited TO participate In the ceremonies. and will as
sesnble at the Hotel Bennett Binghamton. at
O'Clock on that day
Those who contemplate being present will please
notify r W. Henry l.. Fowler. District Deputy
Grand Master. Binghamton. not later than June 30
OF such intention. Fraternally
f. NJ L. EHLERS. Grand Secretary.
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COUUdNDERY NEWS.

York Commandery met Wednesday evening and
conferred the order of the Ped Cross Eminent
Sir George Knipe presided and Pas Emma 1 ndsr
George II ANDERSON acted Preiate. Past COM
rnanders Mcdonald. Fox +. +. Davis. George i
French Wilson and Van Court also lSslsteg
Among the vi Itors were Eminent Sir lyman ;.
King of Constantine: England and Naring YORK
made an excellent showing at the cornerstone cere-
mony at Port Richmond yesterday.
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"BPOKE means BUSTED"

or financially embarrassed.
A situation many 1oor Widows Children might have
avoided IL the Husband had been insured in the
MASONIC LIFE Assn.
Az SIXTH HVE%i,E' NEW YORK CITY
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The times., 1897-09-20
RELIEF FOR KLoND1KE MINERS.
Secretary Ayers Plan to Carry
Provisions Up the Yukon.

Secretary Ayers Plan to Carry
Provisions Up the Yukon.
Secretary AIger believes that a way has
been found by which provisions may be
transported over the frozen and terrible
stretch Of country between the coast OF
Alaska and the miners at Dawson City.
he had a consultation yesterday after
noon four hours long with Mr. p. b. Weare,
the president OF the Alaskan Transporta-
ton Company, and Mr.. Michael CuLGhy.
the principal stockholder and hacker OF
the enterprise, over their ice locomotive
plan, and at its Conclusion was Of the
opinion that it is feasible, or at least, well
worth trying, for the sake of the great
stake Of hundreds of mems lives.
The plan is in brief the running OF an
ice locomotive up the frozen Yukon from
st. MichaeIs to Dawson City. There are
thousands of tons of provisions al st. Mi
chaeTs. which nearly everybody had given
up the hope of transporting up the river
this winter. 1t was indeed only on Frida Y
that Secretary Alger impressed on the
Cabinet meeting the need of establishing
military post at st Micha els To guard
these provisions and 700 barrels of whisky,
also at the place, during the winter.
Secretary Alger, howe yer, was even then
in communication with Mr.. Weare. He
telegraphed to that gentleman to have a
consultation with Mr., George I. Groves
and his brother, the inventors of the ice
locomotive, and TO come Immediately 10
Washington with all the information he
could secure about the invention.
xrvRxr
himself, was convinced of the feasibility
of the locomotive, and has now convinced
Secretary AIger. Mr.. Weare viii remain
in the city today for a further, cOnsulta-
ton as to details with Mr. Joseph Ladue,
who is also interested in the project.
The plan VIII he tried probably some
time in October. Capt. p II. Ray, the
expert whom Secretary Algcr sent into
Alaska to make an investigation of the
situation, Will probably be able to have
his first report in this city early in octo-
ber- This viii be waited for by Secre-
tary Alger Is on its nature VIII depend
much Of his course.
Secretary Alger has been in receipt of
many communications on the subjectof re-
lief for the Alaskan miners since it he
came known that the Government was in
/ teresting itself in the matter. One plan
is suggested by great Western wholesale
grocery house, which offers to transport
the required provisions by way OF Hudson
| Bay. This concern states that it's plan is
entirely feasible, and that it is willing
to make the attempt atits own risk.
The ice locomotive and the Yukon River
plan, however, now seems likely TO be
/ the one chosen.
The locomotive has cogged wheels to
obtain bold on the ice or hardened snow,
but is in other ways very similar to au
ordinary traction locomotive.
The times., 1897-09-20
PIRATES HEADS CUT OFF
Twenty Chinese Sea Robbers Cap
tured and Executed.
Looters of n Ship That Recently Ran
Ashore Near Canton Run
Down by Gunboat.

Tacoma, wash, Sept. 19.-Th Chinese
newspapers say that the band Of twenty
pirates which has committed many acts
of violence or the Chinese coasts during
the past year, has h4en captured by the
commander and crew of the Chinese gun
boat sent out from Canton on August 10.
They We're taken before military tribunal
at San Ling, near Canton, condemned to
be beheaded and at once executed.
These pirates robbed vessel bound from
Canton 10 the Straits settlements late IN
July, when the vessel had run aground.
only two days out from Canton. The vessel
was in charge of Chung Kwei, son of
millionaire merchant Of Singapore. He
had been to Canton for silks, leweiry and
other wares, and was returning with full
cargo, valued at $4,000, ana 100000 -
money and notes.
The Canton authorities Immediately sent
a gunboat down the river with instruc-
tions 10 keep after the pirates until they
were captured The Chinese commander
personally went among the river boats,
seeking information regarding the pirates
and their methods and places of rendez-
vous. This resulted in information which
led to the surprise OF the pirates in their
hiding place on an island off the coast.
They were taken in triumph TO sau Ling,
and the stolen property was recovered.
The times., 1897-09-20
A SEEKER AFTER JUSTICE.

One evening when the colonel returneu
to the camp lie was told by the cook
that a halfhreed had stolen enc of the
mack mules and gone In the direction
of Sandy Bend. The colonel started for
the towr at once, aud had scarcely reached
1t when he found his man and his mule.
Having heard that man named jim Hoke,
aftergard called Judge in place pi
Jim" had been appointed Justice of the
peace, and was serving outlaw he hunted
him up to get warrant of arrest. He
found him in 4 saloon, one OF four in
game Ct poker. Hestated his serrand, andthe
Judge rerlied;
'.The cook saw him git away with tae
critter, die her.
"He says he did"
..Kuowed he was stealn' it?''
"Yes"
.,AnI didn't shoot?"
NO
land then you come to Sandy Bend
to find yer man ard yer critter, and you
don't shoot, neither
II respect the law" replied the culonei.
'.oh' yer does. Wall, l opens court right
here, aud now and fines you $40"
''What for?"
"ReEase you didn't pop the kuss over
when you seen him. instead of comm
yere to break in on a game whar the
Jackpot figgers up $40. That's all !"
The times., 1897-09-20

in the moonshine like carved marble.
Twice he tried TO speak and twice his
voice feiled him.
DO you want TO leave message to
your friends:'' asked the leader
NO" said Martin in a half whisper.
''Do you wsnt to pray?'
NO" replied the doomed man.
.'If there is anything YOU want TO say,
say il quick said the spokesman
A slip knot had been made al the end dof
a long rope, and the moose was put over
Martins head. He was then led out from.
under the pine tree, and under the fun
light OF the moon.
Boys Martin began in a faltering voice,
Il amt lad man, and l amt a natural
born thief. You know how it is when a
man mortgages his all, starts for the Klon-
dixie and sees that he can't get there.
No after whether you hang me or not,
my life amt worth much. 1 don't care,
only for N = N.Y.
Here Martins voice broke and faltered
Then he threw his head back and continued
abruptly: I've got Il thousand pounds of
stuff at Skaguay, and I'll promise on my
life tc carry it in here for you if you'n''--
Enough OF that interrupted the leader
roughly. 1T would not save you even II
the stuff wuz here. You stole the bacon
n you know it.'
That was near the end. Thedoomed man
Wrote he folio wing letter to his wife:
Hoping that with the money l might
make in the Klondike sacrifice would go
out Of the door and love return through the
window. ] left you. Kiss Ted, but never
tell him. GID"
That was all. There was a hurried com
mand, a hard swing at the rope and il
was all over. All except the weeping of
Ferry in the darkness.
Come, boys, let's go to bed" said
Hogan Then the party of eXecutioners
went back to camp, rolled themselves in
their lIapkets and went To sleep. while
down on the margin of the lake the black
thing that was once a man, with human
hope love and ambition, swung idly in
the wind.
The times., 1897-09-20
sAGASTA MAY Be CALLED
Growing Impression of Early
Changes in Spanish Ministry.
WEARY OF GANOYAS' POLICY
Liberal Leaders VIII Be Eotrusted
with the Settlement of the Cues
tions Menacing the Nation The
Foreign Minister Visits Woodford
After interviewing Queen Regent.

Madrid, Sept. 19.--The Queen Regent
viii return to the Capital from San sebas
tian on September 27, two weeks earlier
than was arranged. This change Of pro
gram is due to the political dilemma that
has arisen since the assassination of senor
Canovas del Castillo.
rhe hest information continues to con-
firm the statements cabled to the New
York sun and Washington Times ON Sep
tembrr Z, To the effect that when Her
Majesty returns to Madrid she Will be
found to be in sympathy with the pro-
gram Of Senior Sagasta, the Liberal leader,
and that Liberal cabinet viii replace the
present Conservative cabinet.
The Conservative leaders have signally
failed to consolidate their party, and a
majority of the ministers are convinced
of the hopclessness of trying to continue
the policy of Senor Canovas, especially in
regard to Cuba. The wholen nation is wear
led and depressed and would hail with joy
any prospect of solution of the Cuban
question.
Tie Duke of Tetuan, minister of foreign
affairs, had long interview with the
Queen Regent at San Sebastian today,
After his audience with the Queen the duke
had an interview with Gen. Woodford,
the American minister The subject or
their discussion is not known.
The ministerial organs assert that the
Duke of Tetuan has been designated Span
ish ambassador ut Paris.
The times., 1897-09-20
AssAssINs AT LIBERTY.
Remissness of Authorities i'll AR
resting the Schultze Murderers.


resting the Schultze Murderers.
Berlin, Sept. 19.-Joseph Gonezi and his
wife. who are wanted for the murder OF
an aged widow named Scilultze and her
daughter. " nos, bcdies were found packed
in a chest in the cellar OF their residence
on KOeniggerairZ street last month, have
not "et been arrested, and people here
think that they ne yer will be.
Wher the crime was discovered the
victims lad been dead for several days.
The murderers are believed To have fled
either TO England or America Descriptions
Of Gonczi were telegraphed to all the
European ports, but not to America. The
extraordinary reason given for not mott
fying the American authorities is that the
cost of cabling description OF the man
is too great
The Inability of the police of this city
to arrest great criminals is notorious. Al
though men were sent to Paris TO stud )
the detective system OF that city, tterc
seems ie be no Improvement in the meth
DDS followed here Apparently the whole
energy OF the Berlin police is devoted TO
harassing the foreign and other new resi-
dents arriving in the city. These are com
PEELED TO furnish written particulars OF
their idrutity, their mems of subSiste nee.
etc. They also receive an intimation that
they must call at the nearest police sta
tfon. Even ladies are subjected to this
Requirement.
The times., 1897-09-20
WEARIED OF LIES BATTLE
Veteran Charles Mair Hangs Him
self at the Soldiers Home.
Body Discovered Suspended in the
woodshed Adjoining the Main
Building by Lieut.. Ladd.

Wearied and tired of the troubles os
an earthly existence, Charles MAR, an in
mate at the National Soldiers Home, in a
fit Of dependency took his own life yes
terday morning by hanging himself in
the woodshed at the home.
Mair left his apartments yesterday, as
was customary with him, for morning
stroll. He was seen several times walk
ing along the roadway, and was apparent
ly III downcast spirits. He remained away
from tie home for several honrs, but
nothing was thought to be wrong until
the noon hour was sounded, when his non
appearance and bis previous peculiar
actions lead to the belief that lie had
suddenly become sick somewhere on the
home grounds.
Shortly after 2 O'Clock Lieut.. Ladd, the
secretary and treasurer of the home. while
passing the woodshed, small structure
not far from the main building, found the
body of Mar hanging by rope from one
of the rafters of the building.
Ever ything indicated that it was case
OF suicide, and that life had been extinct
for some time.
Lieut.. Ladd notified Mounted Policemen
Yetton and Harries, who were not far
away, OF the discovery, and the latter
accompanied him to the shed and cut down
the body, which was then moved to the
Soldiers Home morgue. The dead mans
pockets Were searched, but were found 10
contain nothing besides pipe and some
tobacco. The coroner was notified through
the Soldiers Home telephone.
Charles Mair was late private of Com
rany E, Fourth Infantry, and had been
an inmate of tile home for several years.
He had seen service for ten years and four
and half months, and was receiving a
| pension of 81 4 per month. He was Ger
! man, having been born in Hanover fifty
/ four years ego 1t is not known whether
any OF bis Icla tiyes live IN this city.
The times., 1897-09-20
Baseball Tonr Arranged.

Orange, y. j.. Sept e.-After the game
between the Orange Athletic Club and
the Eewarks, of the Atlantic League,
next Saturday, the former viii start on
a tour, under the management of Roy A.
Thomas. University Of Pennsy ylvania,
captain of the nine, and George Stevens,
University of North Carolina. With one
exception, Kellogg. all the members Of
the nile viii 90 along. Mark McGrillis
VIII take Kcllogg's place at second base
and Voohis VIII 90 along as a reserve
pitcher. Huyler Westervelt, who is on
the reserve list OF the New Yorks, will
accompany the nine. Games win be pla yed
at Washington, Pittsburg, Richmond, Char
lotte, Chapel Iiill and Nashville during
the exposition.