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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1898-12-08
The joint Session Fr.dey.

PARIS, Dec. 3.-The joint session of
the peace commission Friday lasted
two hours. No real progress was
made. The Spaniards are awaiting in
structions. Spain's proposition for
commercial privileges in the West In
dies was not settled and was scarcely
considered Friday. The Americans
have also asked for instructions on
certain matters. The Caroline islands
questions were not considered. The
joint commission adjourned until Sat
urday.
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Gas Fights Sold.

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. b.-The state has
sold to w. H. Jennings, G. e. Poston
and M. L. D. Lampman. the gas rights
on the abandoned Hooking Canal strip
for S25, 200.
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New Ohio Postmasrsr.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-Eh G. Harris
was, Saturday, appointed postmaster
At Sugar Valley, Preble county, o., vice
Helen F. Thomas, resigned.
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or..s Q. olll.ss 10 las.,eo.

CHIHUAHUA, Mex, Dec. 5.-Grsnt C.
Gillett. the missing Kansas cattle
plpnger, whose sudden disappearance
startled the financial world, arrived II
0ihuahps q Novsnbes - and left -
~ nesa.neef ~ 80 - psssnQe
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A Con ees.,on Granted tn. sp.n,.rd..

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily News says: ut
is officially announced that the Spanish
peace commissioners have secured q
concession granting Spain commercial
advantages in the Philippines for ten
years."
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B. so. S-W.R
TIME TABLE.

Trims leave HillsborO ~ follows:
por Cincinnati, s7:45sm. +2:20pm.
Hof g. Louis, -2:20p.m.
Tor Louisville, N7:45 a n *2:20 pm.
For Ohillicothe. *7:45s m +4l5pm.
FUr Parkersburg, r7:45a.m. H4:i6 m.
For Columbus, +7:45 a.u'. 1920 pm
For Pittsburg, ~7:45 m.
Daily except Sunday.
SUNDAY TRAINS ONLY,
For Cir cinnati and West-8:15 am. and 7:45
pm.
For Columbus and Pittsburg-8:15 pm. and
7:45 pm.
Scr detail information regarding rates, time
on auunecting lines. sleeping, parlor. dining
o. or. etc., address j. E. Sands Ticket gent B.
3 O. g. W. Ry.. Hillsboro, o.. o,O McCarty
g, p. A., Cincinnati. Ohio.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY.


U .ique Opinions Of Salem Girl Who Is
Stop ing There.
/ A little Salem girl visiting at Salt
Lake writes:
Salt Lake is very much over-rated,
Is not as large as Portland, nor has II
as many fine residences. The houses
are nearly all small dobies or brick; 10
fact all the houses are Of trick, very
! few frame buildings. The blocks are
twice as large as ordinary blocks,
seven to the mile, and the streets are
wide.
The whole city is decorated with
poplar trees, planted on each side Of
the road. We went up in the county
building to look at the towI but 1t
was impossible to see Il great distance
on account CT the trees. The court
house is much more magnifcant than
the Temple; the building is Of white
stone and has a great deal of lace
work; the halls are waInscotted with
onyx, the steps are Of marble,
aud the floors are tiled.
The temple is the main building In
town. The streets are all named
from 1t, like, North Third West, or
Second South. The grounds Of the
Temple are enclosed by stone wall
twenty feet high, Neither the Temple
or the Tabernacle are as grand as
they are said to be. The MormoDs
think these are the most wonderful
buildings on earth. Over two. thirds
of the population are Mormons.
Saltair beach is the most interest.
Ing place 1 have sbecn to yet. The
structure is of wood. The center of
the first floor is the dining room, and
the arms that run out at each side are
the bath houses, the second floor Is
the ball room, the other floors are OBJ
servatories. 1t is open On the sides.
This place like most every thing
else here, is run by the Mormons.
The crops in Eastern Oregon and
Idaho we're very hne. There Is only
one crop to speak of there and that is
sage brush, but there is plenty of
that.
[The above shows ability as a de-
scriptive writer, an at very little
taught in schools at present, Writer
was a student of Prof. Anderson's 8
private SCHOOL, ED. j.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
OF for Porto Rico.

CHARLESTON, s. C., July 21.--Wlth
binds playing and 10000 people
cheering, the tirst expedition f,r
Porto Rico direct from the shores OF
the United States, got away from
here at I o'clock last evening. The
expedition is under command OF Ma
jor- General J. II. Wilson.
The first two regiments are on the
transports Grand Duchess and No. 30
respectively, and they are at sea. No.
81. carrying the sixteenth Pennsyl.
vapia and the Illinois men, is In the
stream, aud will sail tomorrow morn-
log. Each ship carries large quantity
OF supplies, aud on No. II, there are
1000 head of mules and the wagon
train Of Gen Wilson's division.
These men, toge her with those Of
the Sixth Massachusetts,, which sailed
last week for Santiago, constitute the
First brigade of the First division of
the First army corps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
TODAY'S MARKET.

PORTLAND, July 2l.-Wheat valley
SO; Walla Waila, 60c.
Flour-Portland, 1915; Supertine
81 25 per bbl.
Oats-White 38(939c.
Hay-Good, $ll(0l2.0 90 per ton.
Hops -5(0l2ic; old crop 4(96c.
Wool--Valley, 1O(9l2c; Eastern
Oregon, 8(0l2L.
Millstuff-Bfan, SIS; shorts, Sl5.
Poultry = Chickens, mixed, $3.50
turkeys, live, 10(0l21c.
Eggs-OregOu,'( '(gl3c per doz.
Hides-Green, salted 90 lbs, 8dotc.
under go lbs, ,63(97c;sheep pelts, l5(92Oc,
Ouions-$1 so per sack.
ButJer-Best dairy, 25(930c; fancy
creamery, 50c(055c a roll.
Potatoes, 30(@35c per sack.
Hogs Heavy S4.75.
Muttou-W WeatheIs BIC; dressed, etc,
f-S'teers, ,S3(63.50; COWS, S2.5OC93,
dressed, 5(G7.
SALEM MARKET.
Wheat-54c.
Oats--30c.
Hay-Baled. cheat, $7(98.
Flour-In wholesale lots, $3.50: re-
Jail $425
Hogs-dre sed, SIC.
Live cattle--2t(03c.
Veal-5c.
9utter-Dairy- 12(015c; creamery
IS d20c. .r-.-.
Sh ep-Live, S2.50(9$3.
w u Best. l5c. Muhair 25c.
II ps Best 3t(95c
Eggs i2tc IN cash.
PuulJry-Hens, Sc; spring chicken
&c
Farm smoked meats-Bacon, otc.
ham, l0c shoulder, Si(99c.
pnLE fnpS-4lc.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
How S This (!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrah that
can hot De cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
f. j. CHENEY s. 20. Props, Toledo.O.
We the Undersigned, having known
f j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and
business transactions ana financially
able to- carry out any obligations
made by their firm. ..t.
West & Traux, Wholesale Druggist,
Toleco, o., Walding Kinnan Il Mar
yin, Wholesale Druggists Toledo, o.
Hdll's Catarrh Cure is taken intern.
ally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system.
Price, Toe, per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Scale bids will be received by the County
Clerk, Of Linn Coun y, Oregon. until /
O'Clock m July z7lh, 1893 for labor and
material required in the remode ing and inl-
proving brick court house for Linn County
at Albany. Oregon. All wnik I be com.
pleted by November I, 1895 acc riding to
plans and specifications on file with the
county cl rk fAlbany and Charles II. rurg.
ah, architect. Salem. after July I3. All
bids must be filed with County Cerk at
Albany Tn; County Court will conside,
bids as follows:
First-For the completicn Of the entire
work.
Sec'nd-All mason and carpenter work
including material Of brick, stone, lath and
Plasisnng. cementing concrete. lumber &c
Third Heating and plumb ng complete
Fourth = Galvanized iron. Timing and
stating.
Fifth-Painting.
The successful con raetor will be required
to Il &c an approved bond for the amount Of
mis- contract Immediately after the same j.
awarded him, under such conditions as the
conrt may determine and demand
The County G urt reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
B order Of the County Court this sth da
Of J-ly, 1898.
FRANK cRABTREE.
Albany, Or. Count Clerk
81 7'I7-iot
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
Summer Normal School.

The Marion county Summer
Normal conducted by J. j. Kraps and
County Supt. Jones mas completed one
week OF faithful work at The East Sa
enrolled. This school is lor Others
The branches for county and state
papers. 7-18-6t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
A CHILD Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action, and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
b ineed of a laxative, and II the 1ather
numother be cOstive or bilious, the
or st gratifying results follow lts use;
mohat it is the best family remedy
SO twn. Every family should have
k ottle. Manufactured by the Cali
ifurnia Fig Syrup Co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
H5, n:tt. cure nausea, indigestion,
IlOOu > Ills blliousness. constipation
Postel Services Extended.

WASHINGTON, July l.-The post
master general made another extern
tion to the postal service today, Ia
establishing Porto Rico as a military
station under the postoffice at
Washington, D. G. The postmaster
J. H. WiIlet is put in charge. The
order will go into effect Immediately
upon the landing Of United States
troops at any point in Porto Rico.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Elgin-The sawmill of Aims Bros.
& Moore, located 8 miles north of this
city was burned Wednesday moruing.
IL was OF incendiary origin, The
mill was not in operation and no
fires we're under the boiler at the time
of fire.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

81 think Dewiu's Wi,ch Hazel Sllve is the
nnest preparation on the market for piles. +"
So W.T. tes Jchn c. Dunn. of Wheeling. w.
Va Try il and you will think the same
II also cures eczema and all skin diseases
Stone Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
. "A - n q IA Z "A.
Bears the 4, The Kind You Have klNays Bought
''s1a'''' si IxAztM

The Chief Blu gess CfMilesDurg, "a, says
DeWitts | title E rly Rlsers are the best pills
he ever used in his family during forty years
I house keeping They cure constipation,
oTug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
lust Arrived.

The noted healer and Oregon clara
vOyant. Doctor Anna Martin, who has
performed wonders at Portland and
other points; she reveals the past,
present and future through crystal
glass Has wonderful gifts Can be
consulted on business and all affairs
of life, at 347 High street. 7>l6 81
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
The Northern Pacific

Railroad still continues the popular
route for eastern travel and now that
spring Is opening up it becomes more
50 than ever. The pleasant and COM
Portable accommodations furnished
passengers are proYerbial and need no
mention.The quick time made, without
change OF cars is universally known.
The road traverses the most magniti-
cent belt of country in the world,
every mile furnishing constant seem
cry attractive and interesting, so
that the traveller goes through withs
out fatigue and reaches the journeys
end without realizing distance. All
through Washington, Idaho, Montana
Dakota, Nebraska and the other
states, the eye is feasted with scenes
pleasing and impressive, while no
sand storm, suffocating atmosphere or
other demoralizing discomforts are
met with. For tickets and full par
ticulaTs call on
THOMAS, WATT g. co.
Salem, Or, Agents
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
From A SUFFERER.
How A. Cooper Had a Rotten Bone
Healed After IS Years

CHEHALIs, wash, April 8, 1898.
DR.. j. +, Cook, Salem, Or:
l received your letter and was glad
70 hear from you. You want TO know
how my leg is getting along. 1t is
all light; the flesh is growing out over
the hin bone and IL turning white.
IL is ut straight yet, but / think II
will be as straight as the other ley
when warm weather comes on. i can
work most OF the time. The other
doctors told me 1 could never be
cured without splitting IL and scrap
log the bone, but they are mistaken.
IL is getCing well without cL,tiDg or
scraping, 80 they DO not know as much
as they thought they did, but you are
all right, for you have done just what
you said you could do. / will answer
any questions you ask about my leg.
Very truly yours,
A. COOPER.
DIR. Cooks once is at. 30l Liberty
street. Salem
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Sick headache. biiiousnr IS, constipation and
a | liver and stomach troubles can be quickly
cured by using those famous lit lie pills known
as DeWitts Little Ear'y Rlsers. They are
pleasant 10 t. k= and never anpe. Slone Drug
Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
GAS II q 1 Il a.
a..,..h. n The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature a &ZZINn

The editor OF the Evans City, Pa, Globe,
writes. One Minute Tough Cure Is rightly
nam II cured my children after all other
remedies failed" It cures cough colds and
all throat and lung troubles. Stone Drug
store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Sack headache ab-olutely and permanently
cur by using Moli Tea A pleasant herb
drink Cures constipation and indigestion,
makes you eli, sleep, work and Ppy. Sat
i.faction guaranteed or money bach. 2Sc and
Lunn & Brooks druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

E. Blanks, Of ofI.eWisyilie, TeIAs, writes
thal une box OF DeVit's Witch Hazel Salve
was rth $50, O to him 1t cured his piles
of ten years standing. He ad rises Others to
il. 1t cures eczema, skin dis .ases and OBJ
tlnate sores. Stone Dug St re.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Phoenix and Golden Eagle Bicycles
at Mitchell, Lewis & Slayer Co. branch
(npposiJe brewery Phoenix $50 and
ST5. Golden $27. 50 and $50.
f. f. CARY, Manager.
7.8-tf.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Thousands of persons have been cured o
piles by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve:
1t heals promptly and cures eczema ana all
SKIN diseases. It gives immediate relief
Stone Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Acke s Dyspepsia Tablets are sold on
b sitive guar nice Cures heartburn, raisi' G
OF he food dis ress after eating or any form
OF dyspepsia One little tablet gives i'm
mediate relief. s5c and and soc. Lunn &
Brooks, druggist.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Dyspepsia can be cured by using Acker's
Dyl epsia Tablets. me little tablet will
give imaediate relief or money refunded.
Sold in handsome tin toxes at 2Sc. Lunn &
Brooks. druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Bob Moore. OF LaF yette, Ind, says that
for cons iDation he has found DeWitts Little
Elrly Risers to be perfect. They never grlpe.
Try them for stomach and liver troubles
Stone Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
Summer Resorts.

Will take camp outfits and parties
to coast and mountains with easy
hacks and good service. Apply to
e. Presmall, Creamery restaurant.
7 10 I'd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Neat negligee or laundrled, white or
colored shirts and good work shirts at
the New York Racket at low prices.
20 I'd lw
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Win your.battles against disease by acting
promptly. One Minute Cough Cure pro
duces immediate results. When taken early
1t preveurs consumpti n And in latter stages
it furnishes prompt relief Stone Drug Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
An Old Soldier
His Story Of What Hoods Sar.
saparilIa Has Done
Whole Family Greatly Helped by
This Medicine,

Whole Family Greatly Helped by
This Medicine.
"I am an old run down soldier, my
whole system being out Of order and my
right side partially paralyEed. 1 have
tried various remedies and realized only
temporary relief. I have been taking
Hoods Sarsapsrills and Hoods Pills, and
have derived more real benefit from them
than anything have tried. Ny wife has
been greatly helped by Hoods 5arsapa-
rfila. She was all run down and her
system much out Of order. My two little
boys recovered quickly from the effects
Of diphtheria by taking Hoods ssrsspa-
rilla, which rid them Of trou blesome sores
and symptoms Of the Group. They are
now well and hearty" W. F. BURNETT,
starkey, Oregon. Remember
Hoods ssssaI pssiiia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

"Remember the Malne," but DO not
forget the Newport excursion, Satur-
day. Round trip o.. See Levi Card.
20 At
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Dallas-The total Indebtedness OF
Polk county is $95, All 81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
MHNTED. ETC

New today advertisements tour lines
or less in this column inserted three
times for IS cts, SO cts. a week, 81
per month All over four lines ct
same rate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
20U Miles

shorter and whole half day quicker
than any other line TO Omaha, Kan
sas city, ST. Louis and all other
suthern and southeastern cities,
Thee routes east via Denver, st,
Paul, and Billings, Mont. Tickets at
ofiices OF connecting lines. III you 20
e asst via Omaha, you Can stop on and
see the Trans Mississippi exposition
A. C. SHELDON.
Gen1 agent, Portland,OT
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
Call for Warrants,

Notice Is herebv given that there are
funds on hand applicable to the pay
mrnts OF all warrants of the city of
Salem, endorsed on or before Sept. 5,
1896 draw upon the general fund.
Please present said warrants for lay-
m mt at Ladd & Bush bank, as inter-
est IN Stni will c1ls3 from the date
or this notice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
It Left Him.

II was weak and nervous and could
not do more than half days work.
L procured bottle of moods Sars-
and began taking 1t anc
soon L was able TO work, the nervou.
ness has left me and l was feeling
we'll. My wife has also been helped
by Hoods"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

WANTED. boy or girl to learn trade.
Apply q Journal Office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

REAL ESTATE.-Railroad tickets and
insurance. La &c and small tracts OF farm
property. Bargains in dS elling property
for buyers or renter. c. X. B aoden.
turg. Successor to Derby Co, 7-2I-td
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

a aT Rr a.
Bsau the Hhs Kind YOu tss LMsE Bought
s':;.'' g; : ''' AH4ZSN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

Or. hilss' Nerve PlAsssrs &C stan drusEisIs.
an dsussasss ssIl d.. Niiss' Nerve Pissss.~
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

CAMPING OUTFIT Biggest stock
and m st complete line tents and camp
equipm nts in salem, J L Freeand. at
the Armory. Tao I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

FOR SALE-One work horse weight
1900 p unds, six years old. Will trade
for feed. Enquire at old postofiee barnr
2p7 St WI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22
B. WEiRICI

Hoods Pills are the OILY pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Be
sure to get HOODS.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

WANTED To purcha,e b rse cart.
buggy, OF buckboa d, Horse must weigh
500 or 1000 lbs, not old. A fair driver
Must be cheap. o M Davis, 2Sth and Oak
sire l. salem o epon,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

PRIVATE SALE.-Cheat and oats twenty
tors hay field at 81 per ton -Four horses
sets harness ! wagon, two-leaf harrow
4 Young hogs I sow and pigs ear old
heiier and other article all at baigains
Call at Van Mann's place near ZenI Polk
county. J. H. Campbell 7-I2.zw d&w
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

YLw PARK oRoCBRY-is oIen for
busin IS with a new stock Of goods. AL
len & Bowersox 10 I'm
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

WANTED Bids TO fufnioh goo cords rig
~ wood for Willamette Hotel Cash
Ter. 7.I6-HI
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

A RARE OPPOKl U. .ATY-f r = oung
nan to learn the jewelry and op ical busi
ness. Reference required. c. II.
Hinges. 7.I8>6t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

A COw-That is jewel. A full blooded
Guernsey, quiet as kitten and giving lots
Of very rich milk, is FIR sa cheap by
wv Ganetson 18th street at bridge. 7-2I3tN
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

A. A. LEE.
City Treasurer.
Salem, July 8, 1898. 20-10t
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

! will receive bids until TulV rs for the
building of dwelling on my place FIVE miles
north of Salem. tlans may be seen at r. NJ.
Wade & Co. reserve right to reject any or
all bids. Add ess bids to u. Painter Brooks
Or. 1-I6 ct
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

HAY SCALES Most reliable service in
Sci m. Price only 10 cents. RENE mber
cement snd plaster. J. F. Gilmore, 81
State street. 7-I2-Im d&w
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

o OALL.-PuTchaser o. 20 ds to
cunt OF one dollar or more ill be
ted with a handsome "Dewey"
air spoon at the Emporium 3 9 ON
MT m SIS this rare ODD Ttuity! aonn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-22

DIR. Cooks once is at. SOi Liberty
street. Salem
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-11
ODD FELLOWS.

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Of
Virginia convened in its sixty.frst an.
nual session in Petersburg yesterday
morning with about two hundred dele
gates in attendance. The Grand Lodge
was called to order by Grand Master
Charles D. Fox, of Roanoke.
Various reports were referred to com
mittees for examination and report to-
morrow.
The grand master made an exhaust
i've report, full of interest to the whole
order. He reports fourteen new lodges
in the State, with an increased mem
bership of 200. The total member
ship OF the order in the State December
81, 1897, was 1850. The grand master
in his report says that the order
throughout the Jurisdiction is on the
increase. He pays high compliment
to the efficiency of Grand Secretary
Davis, of Richmond, and recommends
that inasmuch as the duties of the Office
have increased out of proportion to the
salary paid him that his salary be in.
creased to 81, 200 per annum, and that
hereafter all new lodges be instituted
under the grand secretary's direction.
A public reception in honor of the
Grand Lodge was held last night. Ad-
dresses were made by Mr.. Charles F.
Collier, mayor of Pet ,rsburg; Grand
Master Fox, DR.. A. E. Ovens, of Nor
folk, and others.