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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

and was many miles. declaring that he
would return when it SHOWS in August.
Hereupon, the refreshments were
served and the guests repaired to their
homes. 1t was a sad affair, and the in
tended bride had the sympathy of her
many friends.
The sweetest and most eonfining
time of all the year has come. Time
when children's prattle is only heard
at their homes and in the sckoolroom.
Time when boys and girls cease to
spend their money in lce-cream sa-
looms and car-riding. Time wh-n the
around the fire-side and telling stories
of their childhood. And the time is
not far distant when Mr. Hawkins will
shake hands with you and whisper in
your ears.
Nearly all of our visitors havs left
our section for their home, having
spent a most pleasant summer; while
our people are gathering home.
Revs. Scott Burrell and j. Andrew
Bowler and Messrs benjamin Graves
and Abram Morton of this city and
Frank Harris, attache of the Philadel-
phia Post Office, and an old Richmond
boy, made q nice trip on their wheels
to Ashland. Va last Monday. On ar
irving in this beautiful little Hanover
town they visited the residence os Mr.
Il. I. Quarles where his wife looked
out for the inner man, and spread a
dinner which can be found no where
in the Old Dominion. Mr.. Qlarles is q
prominent business man, and is the
proprietor of we'll stocked grocery
The trip up was without an accident
but on returning one of the cycisi
broke down twice and finally had tC
, ride in town on his rim.
The latest news is that we have :
J woman pugilist in our town, and she
makes lick in the mouth knocking
out bow. Who will she challenge
next?
We glad to note that Mr. Alexander
Hughes and Miss Hattie Johnson o
Springfield and Miss Dora Harris o
Washington are visiting in our section
Well sunny" goodbye, likewise W,
say to our East End contemporary
goodbye.
Our young men are returning to tt
residences of their old girls. We thinl
they are thinking about winter fires.
l Quite number of marriages ar
{ planned for shis fail and winter.
We appreciate the rite of matrimony
~" ON"S AiCH DC sure love is mutual
, else home will be miserable.
That young stenographer has beel
!, visiting Norfolk this week 1t seem
to be place of interest to him.
( Some of our boys hunted up thei
4 overcoats this week. They forgot the
! were in the p-s
r Don't you know his girl wrote a let
/. ter to his mother for him? Yes, at hi
| | jictatiou.
MAeNo UNo.
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Attest

Died at Swansboro, Va, August ID,
1897, William Thomas Potter, eldest
son of Emanuel and Edith Potter, in
the 3lst year of his age.
He was honest, upright and faithful
to all of his duties. His christianity
showed in his every day life and he
made many friends with both wfite
and colored. He died as he lived re-
joicing in the Lord. He leaves a
mother, father, sister, brother and a
host of friends to mourn their loss
His funeral took place from Little Un
ion Baptist Church, Chesterfield Coun-
ty, of which he was useful member.
Farewell, farewell, thou angel child,
Sweet blossom of a day,
We must not mourn since God has
smiled
And beckoned thee away"
His MOTHER
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

The Cslanthe Club met at Blooming
Lily Hall, Wednesday evening at z
o clock. Meeting was opened by Grand
d puty, sister Anna Taylor. Grar d
Worthy CouT cellor, John Mitchell, Jr.,
made a very fine talk upon the good of
he order DIR Samuel H. Dismond
Grand Medical Register and Mrs. Syl-
via l. Mitchell, Grand Worthy Lectu-
rer made short and appropriate talks
upon the good of the order. followed
by Mesdames h. l.. Williams, Rosa h
Clinton, Betsie Coleman and A. d.
Price of Sylvia Court and Mrs. Il. Ell
nora. Westley of Anna Eureka Court
The mem bers of Blooming Lily Lodge
made few remarks of encouragement
TO the ladies, after which all retired to
the liable ladened with delicacies of the
| season, and at late hour all returned
to their several homes we'll pleased
with the East End joining our noble
ranks.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Another Lodge Instituted-Fine Indica-
tion.


A lodge OF Knights Of Pythias, North
America, South Anne rica. Europe. Asia
rnh Africa, was instituted Monday
night. 10Th inst. az Richmond Hall
10y Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell,
Jr, assisted by Deputy Grand Chan
cellors, Jesse Scruggs and Thomas ".
Mitchell, assisted by Chancellor Com
mander Warrick Kyles, and the other
officers and members of Planet Lodge,
Number 2S.
Sir Henry Jones had charge of the
refreshments. lt was , 80 a. IN when
the worx was completed The follow =
ing officers were named by the Grand
Chancellor:
Sir knights Ishan Mann, Chancellor
Commai der; J. II Pollard, Wee Chan
cellOr; Sidney Goode, Master of Ex-
chequer: A q. Jones, Master of hi
nance; Richard A. Preston, Keeper of
Records aud Seal; George W. Lewis
Prelate Samuel p. Ford, Inner Guard
=. l.. Hail, Outer Guard b John
son. Past { hancellor; ii. S. Waddy,
Master at Arms; Trustees; George
w. Seay, James Strange, Jerry o. Hill
The name is Royal Lodge, Number %,
and will meet the 2nd and 4th Wednes-
day nights in each month 1t was got
ten up through the instrumentality OF
Sir Scruggs.
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PERSONALS AND BEIBPS.

instruction on the Mandolin, |
Guitar and Banjo by William 2. White
1910 Venable St.
Mr.. Alexander Hughes of Spring
field, Mass, and Mr.. Samuel Bailey of
Newport, r. l.. called on US
Mr.. A. v Page of youngstown,
o is in the city visiting his brother,
Z X. Page, 925 Catherine st.
Mr.. Samuel Bailey of Newport,
Rhode leland, called on us this week
be is on a visit to his mother in Gooch-
land County, Va.
Misses Ella Eldridge and Susie
B. Jackson of 10l116 Catherine street
left the city Wednesday night on
trip to Chicago.
Miss Katie L. Robinson has re-
turned to the city looking we'll after a
delightful stay in the country. She
will leave for New York City soon.
President ]. e. Byrd, of the
United Aid and Insurance Company,
is visiting his branch offices. He re-
ports that his work is in good condi-
JiOn.
Mrs. Rosa X. Jones, the accom-
plished pianist is now prepared to re-
ceive pupils. See her noGIce and pre-
pare to take advantage of this thor
ough course of musical training.
Mrs. Marie Thompson of New
York City called on as this week
While here she is stopping at the resi-
ldence of Mrs William 1. Johnson on
Foushee street between Broad and
Grace SITS.
Rev Brice had as guest at his
home, 608 Goddin Street, this city, MIR.
Wiley~H. Bates, City Councilman of
Annapolis, Md. He left Sunday morn
ing much TO the regret Of Rev. Brice
and friends.
Prof. Frank Johnson, The Black
Levy" of Chicago, III is in the city
He is a ccrnetist sf the first water. DE
played several selections on his beau
tiful instrument. While in the city he
will be domiciled at Capt. Benjamin
Scott's, 618 Judah st.
Mr.. Frank Purnell of Philadel.
phia " as the guest of Mr.. Robert Har.
ris, of 6l9 Kinney street, during last
week This was the first time Mr.
Purnell ever was here in Virginia He
expressed himself as being favorably
impressed with our city and people.
Mrs. Emma Demby and daugh
ter of Philadelphia left for their hom,
on last Monday after very pleasan
visit among their many relatives ant
friends in our city Mrs. Demby wa
a Miss Harris, and formerly of Rich
} mond, Va. She married a Mr. Will
Demby of Philadelphia and has resid
cd there ever since their marriage.
Rev. J. II. Brice, pastor of Leig
Street NJ. r. Church has returned t
, the city after delightful sojourn il
! Hartford County, Baltimore County
: and Annapolis, Md and Atlantic Cit
M. While in Maryland, he visited
' white Lodge of Knights of Pythia
: and was royalty received. He report
g politics in Baltimore city and Count
! at fever heat. He will stump bait
more County for the Republican
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
A GRAND TIME AT FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH.
The Pastors 30th Anniversary on the 1st
Sunday in October.

The members of the First Baptist
Church are earnestly labOring to max
the Both Anniversary Of Rev James II.
Holmes, their pastor, the finest of its
kind that they have ever had
The following programme will be
executed Sunday October, the 3rd
preaching by these we'll known breth-
rem:
ll:15, Rev. Bernard Tyrrell, A. NJ
B. ID. pastor of the Diamond Hill Bap-
tlst Church of LyT G. N1rg.
$3.50, Rev. W. F. Graham, pastor OF
the Fifth Street Bal tist Church, City.
8 CO, Rev. Evans rAyne, pastor OF
the Fourth Baptist Church, City
On Monday night, there will be a
grand entertainment. in which the city
pastors and visiting brethren will take
part. Refreshments will be served in
the basement. Admission on Monday
night, lOc.
O 10 o.
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the State Committee in not calling a
State convention. aud recommend its
removal from office for it's high hand
e proceeding in attempting TO de-
p 've our State chairman of position
hish can only be rightfully taken
him by the body which elected
hi TO the high Office.
That we express our unqualified
ap7T oval of the action of Cot Lamb
as State Chairman, and endorse his
condemnation of the combine which
has usurped the rights Of the people.
5 That we declare our adherence
OF rings and cliques, organ zed for self
ish purposes and used as means to
secure office.
6 That we favor the nomination Of
State ticket: q change in the plan of
party organization ard the reelection
of Col. William Lamb as State THAR
man.
The meeting then adjourned
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
W. s. AND D. OF L.

RICHMOND, Va, September IS, :97.
The Grand Lodge of the above ord er
held their session on Wednesday morn
ing, September 10Th at their hall at
Benedict town. East Richmond, Va.
Devotional exercises ensued after
which the Grand Lodge was declared
opened for business The following
officers we're then elected:
Right Supporter, w. II Lyons; Left
Supporter. Elizabeth Shell; Right Con.
ductor, sarah Liggins; Left Conduc.
tor Mahala Washington; Adviser
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
NOTICE.
9l8-3t.

Howard University, Washington, d.
c., Medical department including
medical, dental and pharmaceutic col
leges. thirtieih session, 1878, will
open October lst and continue (7) sevo
en- months For information apply &
F J. Shadd, Nj. D., Secretary. 901 R
Street, N. w.
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VOL. XIV. NO. 40.
We Prize Thee.

Not for thy gentle beauty's sake
alone.
Not for thy Thalian skill or Thes-
pic art,
But for a stronger, sweeter spell
about thee thrown,
We prize thee-for thy loyal wo-
mans heart.
Not for thy magic charm Of voice or
face,
But that thou hast the gift of gifts
divine,
The subtler. rare, more elusive
grace
Pure womanly, whatever part be-
thine.
J. H. GRAY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Sylvia Court held it's regular meet
ing Tuesday evening at Richmond hall
north 3rd st. The attendance was
good.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor, Jehn
Mitchell, Jr. who represented the
Grand court at the Supreme Court
held in Columbus. o.. was present and
gave glowing report of the session.
The state Endowment brought smiles
TO many faces and it is hoped that the
Endowment will be as successful as
that of the Pythians.
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Notice.

All persons holding cards or envel-
opes for the Y. M. @. A. Jplilee under
the directions of the pastors will please
return them in Wednesday, Sente.r-
ber 29th, p m at 5th Street Baptist
Church.
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as the Christian National Mutual and
Industrial Order.
REGULAR CoRREsPoNDENT
SOCIETY COLUMN.
PYTHIAN NOTES.

On Thursday night, the 10Th inst.
Colonel e alker II johnson of the Rri-
gadier Generals staff. inspected Eu-
reks Company, at its armory on Clay
st. The inspection was 3 creditable
one,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

The meeting of Richmond Lodge
held Monday night at their castle hall A.,
on Clay street, was full of interest and
well attended Many important mat
ters was looked after.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Blooming Lily Lodge meets Tuesday
night at the castle hall ON z street near
3lst st. The weather is some what
cool now and heat is no excuse for non
attendance All should avail tnem-
selves of the opportunity to be pres
ent.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Planet Lodge Number %. met Mon
day evening att o'clock. The early
meeting was held owing to the fact
that a new lodge was to be instituted .
After the regular routine of busine ss
the lodge was turned over to the Grand
Chancellor. A large number of visit
ing Sir knights were present to assist
in The ritualistic work The candidates
20 in number were handled with care
DR.. ). h Dismond was Eept busy dur
ing the initiation Sir Knights Wilson
Gray and w. Henry Jones prepare d
the eatables. The affair proved to be
one of pleasure and was enjoyed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Virginia Lodge, Number 6. meets
Monday night at Richmond hall, 3rd
st There numbers have been greatly
increased during the past month and
of course their Master of Exchequer
is feeling happy over it.
NONAD
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

On Monday night, September 9th,
Samson Lodge, Number 16 will meet
at its new quarters, Johnson's Hall,
Foushee st. All members are invited
and visitors are welcomed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

The Court Club OF Blooming Lily
Lodge met Wednesday night, at the
Blooming Lily Hall and were entertain
I'd by addresses from Grand Med ical
Register. DR. Samuel II DESMOND and
Grand Worthy Counsellor John Mitch
ell, Jr. The addresses we're of an in
structive also interesting nature and
greatly enjoyed 10y all present.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take CascaretS Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c
II G. @. Z. fail to cure. druggists refund money
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Excelsior Court will meet Monday
evening at Richmond Hall north 3rd
street. All members are requested to
be present early.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic lOc or 2So.
II Q. Q. Q. fail 70 cure. druggists refund money
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
i0c. go. Il G Q. Q. fail, druggists refund money
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
t0c. go. II 9. G. O. fail, druggists refund money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
INTERESTING ITEMS.

In a religious frenzy on Sunday
morning, the 10th inst the physician
of the Spanish line steamer, SantO Do
mingo, slashed himself dangerously
with his own lancet and fought as only
a mad man could before he was over
powered In his mania he saw the
Saviour with his cruel wounds and in.
fiicted the stigmata upon himself.
Hon. II. @. Smith is expected tc
leave the city Tuesday to travel in ths
interest Of the new Organization he il
trying to establish which will be known
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25. 1897

John Randolph: Chaplain. Anthony
Reader; Assistant, Charles Bias, Grand
Worthy MatroD, Celia Boiling; j. X.
Dept. Grand Worthy Matron, Rebecca
Booker; Assistant, Elizabeth Coles.
Board of ManaS ers on Children
Annie Gross, IL. q Harris.
State Deputies Frank Boiling
John Randolph, Celia Boiling, Rebec-
ca Booker, James K. Gross, George NJ.
Gross.
County Deputies Louisa Hender-
son, III q Harris, Elizabeth Shell.
Chief OF Insurance Department; Eliz-
abeth Cousin.
Board of Directors u. s. Booker,
John Randolph, A Hayes, Giles Willis,
Spencer Coles, Willie Petrus, Anthony
Jones, h. e. harris, Isaac Ham, Chris
topher Smith, W. II. Lyons, Samuel
Johnson, James r Gross, George A..
Gross.
j. S. BOOKER. g. w. I.
SPENCER COLES, Treasurer;
CHRIsToPHKR SMITH. q w. 3.
After the election the yearly inan-
clal report was then read, received and
adopted for the fiscal year;
Stationery sold d,........................$ 1S5 81
Individual cash deposit.......-.... 6S7 "a
Cash by Subordinate Deposit. 2O27 46
STOCK 40 OO
Liabilities, ...--........-..-.$l 367 %
Valuation OF Real Estate, $3.50
OaplJal stOck...................-. 900
Estimated value, IA ,877.37
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

J. S. BOOKER. G. w. I.
SPENCER CoLEs, Treasurer;
CHRIsToPHRR SMITH, q w. s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

This document WAS received on jan
uary 23rd, 1897, two days preceding
the semi-annual session at Trenton.
N. J., January 25th, 1897. The @. L.
in reviewing the matter, decided to
stand by the action OF the last session.
and stand in defence of their Grand
Chancellor for the following reasons:
First.-Under the Supreme Lodge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Pension Commissioners Evans, Ex.
Commissioners C'Corporal') Tanner
and General Baird. accompanies the
Washing ton members of the Unior
Veteran Legion, who left this after.
noon on a special train for Columl Us
Ohio, where the 18th National In,
csmpment of the Legion will be helo
this week
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-09-25

Under the new policy of the Pension
Bureau, Co give the papers of ap2li-
cants for original pension preference,
Commissioner Evans estimates that
two hundred thousand applications,
which have been hung up under the
democratic policy will be disposed of
during the present fiscal year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15

Nrs Nzry Bzhler and s11 Freddie,
q BED Eo1,5 City. Cal f0ruIs. are toe
guests q Mr. ard Mrs- David ste-ner
q the Garden Rad
Mis- Rita Rakestrzs. Hbo has been
attending ". T. the past tao year.
eft todsT flF LiDooln. Ne5 where
sbe will Join her parents.
Hon. T. ". Davenport sent u
Pgrils1d this morning % attend the
annual meeting q the Oregon Picneer
zss1ciziioa which meets 10 Portland
tCuCTrgE.
Dr. ". A CUsick and 4 I. Man
Ming returned today from : tHO dzy
fishing on the Sz1tizu1.in the vicinity
10 Berry Tnsy brought back 40
ts11L
J. z Shepard q Zens. Marion
c0g1ty chsirnsa q Tolk -o0nuty. Wzs
in tDEo today. He says there will be
10 diGc1lty zbozf forming an Union
q the silver voters On the SDaGgh
plan
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15
OREGON PERSONALS.
A. Klein is ln Portland.

A. Klein is In Portland.
Montague Lord Is at Newport.
/. TolpOlar has returned from Port
land.
Senator /. L. Patterson was in Port
land today.
F. w. Miller was a Portland busi-
ness visitor today.
Mayor W. L. Tooze, Of WoOdburn,
is 10 the city.
Attorney F.. p. Morcom, Of Wood
burn, Is in Salem.
Prof. j. G.. G. Lewis, OF the Salem
public schools, is in Albany.
Mrs E. c. Small has returned from
a visit with Portland relatives.
Representative Mckinley Mitchell,
OF Geryais, was 10 Salem, to-day.
II. S. Gle, state president OF the Y.
p. S. G. f.. was In Portland today.
Bishop Earl Cranston and Rev. G.
M. Cue d. d., Of Portland, are in the
city.
Mrs. +. w. Steusloff is spending a
few days on the McCrow ranch in
Polk county.
A. @. German and family whO live
on Plety hill, have gone to Switzerland
10 spend the summer.
DR. w. T. Williamson aud State
Treasurer Phil Metschan are attend
ing the Masonic Grann Lodge in Port
land
Il. r. Wiley, OF East Salem, was
yesterday summoned TO the bedside Of
dying brother, who resides at Myrtle
Creek
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15
a NewOrder.

The Salem Association Of Stationary
Engineers, No 2, is the name Of a new
Organization Of mechanics recently
effected ia Salem. The association
was formed in the Office Of the Salem
Water Co. the executive work being
done by State Deputy President Joseph
w. Stingler Of Portland, the local
head OF the National Association Of
Stationary Engineers.
The following were elected TO serve
for the ensuing year: President, A.
L. Brown; yice-president, Thomas
King; treasurer, W. L. West; finan-
cial and corresponding secretary, a.
L. Str4ng; conductor, J. w. King;
dOOrkeeper, jos. Martin; trustees,
Thomas King, 4. f. Strang and Rob
eTt Mcguire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15
chsmawa Commencement.

The closing exercises Of the Chem
ava Indian school will be held on the
27th. Of July. A class Of six young
men aud two young ladies will grad
uate as follows: Frederick Freeman,
in the Literary aud tailoring depart
ment; ChauncY David in the Literary
aud shoe making department; Alph-
eus Dodge in Literary and harness
making department; Elijah Brown in
the Literary and printing department.;
Douglas Holt in the Literary DEPART
ment; Herbert Johnson in the Liter
AIRY department; Nettie Reynolds in
the Literary department; Lille Lar
sen in the Literary department. Sam
uel Lawrence VIII graduate in the
tailoring department only.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15
X-RAYS,
On the WebfoOt Politicians.
Independent Comment or People
in State and Nation.

TIE rpS5rrtfol8 q the salem scb0ol
bard u e1ouloy bat. 01e q = family
ia the public $-hosls 50eS DUt distress
the Hen state Superintendent IrTin'
He settles the Pry5lem o employing
relatives in t1e public O6ces within
his gift by employing nJDe but rela-
tio1s- Tie Cnly clerk Ia his Depart
ueot uCt ksJh q kio % The supeTin'
te1cent wzs employed b. the state
Bard q EducztiCu. II Irsiu Eere 3
Nsrmou and > yuurEeT .uan be could
o5cer . state government aud found
3 patrizTchy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15

The Geo. NJ. .Beeler & Co, Insur-
auce agency has removed from the
Bush bank block 10 2Ss Commercial
street, i've doors South Of the new
pOstOfiice.
This is the leading and oldest insur-
ance house 10 the city handles gilt
edge companies, and has As its manager
Mrs. Beeler, acknowledged 10 be the
best insurance rustler on the Pacific
coast. Call at the new aud enlarged
office for all information about pol
icies and rates and you will receive
courteous aud accommodating treat
ment at all times.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1897-06-15

Ine annual cDUmsDcemelt eIer-
cises u the State Normal school a.
Drain began last saturday eTening
aith yearly elacgtiCBaFy c81test for q
D=ag agtifUly engraved ana costly gold
medal which wss son byeIght points
10 possible so. D. Nr. Walton
Lponey, u Jefferson who Is a mem
1-f u the pre-eDt graduating class.
Nis- Lillian Hogan ais Of Jefferson
and member Of the junior class was
second, being only eight points be-
hind Mr.. LOOuey. The names Of the
contestants ere: W. J. LooDey. Lii.
lian Hogan, Rose Mulkey, Grace
Sueed, EHe Cowan, Vauda COffey,
Z. Z. Coin and Carrie Hefty.
State Superintendent g. ". Irwin
preached the baccalaureate sermon tC
a crowded house ia tire chapel Of the
normal on Sunday al IL O'Clock. Mr
Irwin exhibited great storehOuse Oi
facts. and the pleasing manner il
which he presented them held the au
dience completely at his will for full
hour. In the evening the same gen.
tlenian gave an interesting and in
structiye sermon On the subject Of the
knOledge and divinity Of Jesus Christ.
Rev. L. 3. DilwOrth Of ROseburg
will deliver the annual lecture Mon
day evening. The class day exercises
will be held Tuesday at , p. N. fol-
loved by musical exhibition in the
evening, and graduating program will
be rendered Wednesday at loan.