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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
HO for ArdmOreI

With much. regret many of our ci l.
zens will learn that DIR. F. w. Stock
ey, accompanied by his family, will
leave this week for the Indian Terri
tory. Last Saturday the genial doe
tor made his last grand distribution
of the German medical remedies at
Ecru, and it was touching to note
the .eagerness of those who had used
the several remedies to get more As
distributing agent for the German
Medicine Co., DR.. Stookey has ap-
pointed agents throughout Northern
Mississippi, and will now represent
the company in the Indian Territory,
where he will make his headquarters
at Ardmore, which, he says, is bound
to become a great ctty.-Pontotoc
lMiss.) Sentinel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

a few weeks sgo wheat could be
shipped from New York to Liver
pool at q trife over &c per bushel.
Now freight is hard to get at Sc.
Iu some Of the ports Of Spain wheat
is now quoted at three dollars per
bushel. probably in the deprecated
currency in that country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
so SAYS sAGAsTA.

New York, April 20.-Sagasta' s
speech is regarded as an accept
ance of war. Today our ultimatum
will go to Spain, and the indica-
tions are that on Saturday the first
gun will be fired. Sagasta SAYS
Spain viii not allow an inch of her
territory to be taken from her with
impunity, nor will she be a party
TO any traffieking for her posses
sions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Spain VIII Not surrender.
,eciaI to the Ardmcreite.

Special to the ArdmCreite.
Washington, April 20, 3 D. IN.
President signed the resolu-
tions at IL o'clock. The As
hour ultimatum sent to Spain
Spanish minister expects recall
at any time. Sagasta says
Spain will surrender no sover-
eign right. This removes all
possibility of peace. 1t is ex-
pected hostilities will begin Sat
urday. The powers have an
nounced that they will not in
tervene. The oil authorizing
the call for volunteers is now
being considered, and will be
pressed to immediate passage.
The president telephones Chair
man Hull of the house military
affairs committee urging the
immediate passage of the bill.
Minister Woodford has been no
titled of Spanish minister's
withdrawal, and the report IS
that he will leave Madrid at
once. NJ. C.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
EXCURSION RATES

To points in the East and Southeast
via the Cotton Belt route" for the
following occasion:
To st. Louis, account Interstate
Merchants association Feb. 20th,
9th, March 9th, 18th, April End and
1Sth, rate of one and one fifth fares,
on the certificate plan. One way
tickets will be sold at regular rates.
and passengers given certificate,
which, If presented within three days
after adjournment of the meeting,
properly signed by Mr.. O. A. Singer,
and stamped by d. Wishart, will
entitle holder to return the ticket at
one-fith fare.
For the following events reduced
round trip rates will be announced
in due time:
To Baltimore, Md, for the General
Conference of the NJ E. church
south, May 9Th.
TO Norfolk IVA. for the American
Baptist Educational society, NAV btb:
Southern Baptist Convention Nav
6th-12th, and Woman's Baptist Mis-
sionary Union, May 6th-1O. ~
To Washington, D. c.. for the
annual meeting of the National Edu-
cationai Association, July 7th-I2th.
To Nashville, Tenn, for the Inter
national United Society of Christian
Endeavor, July 5th-12.
To Atlanta, Ca, for Ex-Confeder-
ate. reunion, July 21th-24th.
To Columbia, s. O., Cor the Gen
sral Cente1ence Of the (oolored NJ.
e. church, May 3rd.
For further information please call
on or address any Cotton Belt ticket
agent, or s. G. WARNER,
Ge1l. Pass, Agt. Tyler, Texas.
"a As GLdssoN, = af
IT. P. A., Fl. Worth, Texas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Daily Occurrences.

? Saturday in Fort Worth young
man came near to death by passing
in front of running electric car on
his wheel.
In Dallas Sunday little girl was
killed by a street car.
Yesterday in Fort Worth a sou of
Peter Duffy was bruised up and came
near losing his life.
When all our people-the Ameri-
can people-learn to take care of
their own lives something should be
done to provide guardians for the
reckless people
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Polo Demanded His Passports,

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, April 20.-The
presidents ultimatum was pre-
sented 20 Spanish Minister Polo
wh,reupon that official demand
ed his passports. The demand
will be complied with at once.
Tie Spanish interests in Wash
ington will be intrusted TO the
French and Austrian ministers,
NJ. c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Report Untrue
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Newbury, April 20.-The re-
port is not true that all the
American consuls have left
their post in Cuba. John Jovan
of this city has joined the in
surgent forces and will proba-
bly, be assigned OH the staff of
General Gomez.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
MARKET REPORTS.
Received ..s corsssss E.sA Dsy ~
wire of x. p. Dsrry a cs.'s
stock EKehaaes.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.


Chicago, April 20--Liverpool again
showed strength and activity, . large
business being done at an advances Of
! SIS since yesterday. Continental
markets all higher at the close.
There were large accepiancea OF
wheat and New York wired one nrm
alone worked IS loads. TIE strength
In foreign markets IL partially ex-
planned by the advance In freighta
which have been to Ia pence per
oushel during past week. Northwest
receipts 212 cars against 2o6 last year
and millers there reported stronger
-four cables from the other side than
since January /. There was such
large covering and such reckless
long buying on all sides on all ofthis
news that Il will be surprising n the
advance has not eliminated today,
the market having had a good up
ward turn and may prove to be over
bought, especially II some peace
news should develop.
Corn-Good foreign acceptances
and export bids almost up to the
limit for large amounts additional.
Market has ruled strong and active
with considerable buying for long
account. Corn, however, has had
quite a swell and market looks 70 us
as IL over-bought.
ProvIsions-Strong and active, es-
pecially for pork which advanced 70
cents per barrel. Outside trade
shows qTite a large increase. Cash
demand good. Estimated receipts
for tomorrow 26 900.
Oats-St -ong and higher, prices
being fairly well maintained.
CHICAGO MARKET.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Situation Last Night.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, April l9.-10:3l
y. m.-Thpre is no change IN
the situation.
The president has delayed
the approval of the resolutions
until the meeting of congress
tomorrow.
The bill authorizing the call
for volunteers will be cOnsid-
cred tomorrow.
1t is reported here tonight
that the Spanish cOrtes will ig-
more our action entirely, or they
may declare war. M. e..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
wooDFoRD NOTIFIED.

Washington, April 20.-United
States Minister WOodford has been
cabled of the Spanish Ambassadors
withdrawal aud will leave Madrid
at once. We look for big ship
ments Of gold to be announced to-
morrow or Friday to the United
States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
woodford's Indicator
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington. April 20.-In-
structions have been cahled TO
WOodford to leave Madrid at
once if he received an unfavor-
able-reply to the presidents ul-
tinlatum. 1t is thought that
Spain will take no action on
this, and so notify him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

The Best Liniment - Chamber
lain's Pain Balm is the finest on
earth, +" writes Edwards & Parker, OF
Plains, Ga. This is the verdict of all
who use IL. For rheumatism, lame
back, sprains, swellings and the num-
erous slight ailments and accidents
common TO every household, this lin
iment has no equal. With Il IN the
house, a great deal Of pain and suf-
fering may be avoided. For sale by
t. n. Coleman and w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
EXPECTS HosrIIIrIEs-

New York, April 20.-The pres
ident has signed the resolutions.
The Sun says hostilities will be be-
gun early SATURDAY. morning. The
Journal says Minister Polo has
been advised to leave Washington
as soon as he receives official no.
tice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
The Feeling In England.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
London, England April 90
The feeling in England is de-
eidedly favorable to the United
States. Naval authorities there
say the United States navy will
wipe the Spaniards from the seas
in short order and that our great
est enemy in the conquest of Cuba
will be yellow fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

~ feel it my duty to give you a
truthful statement OF what Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy did," writes J. s. Collins, Of
Moore, ). c.. 81 had a child about
two years old, that had the dirrahoC n
for two months. I tried all the best
known remedies, but none gave the
least relief. When this remedy came
to hand, gave 1t as directed, and in
two days the child was completely
eured.n Sold by T. n. Coleman and
w b. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment, gives instant relief. it
sOothes, IL heals. it cures chronic
cases when surgeons fail. 1t is
a scientific certaIntv. Its sale
increases through its cures, il
Il no experiment. Every bottle
guaranteed. % and 80 cents.
Sold by II. n. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Entitled Kick.
Special to the Arjmoreita.

Special TO the ArImoreita.
New York. April 2O.-The
Spaniards are kicking verv hard
here because the only place the
Spanish consul will transport them
is to Havana, where all male Span
ish are conscripted into the army
by General Blanco's orders, as
soon as they arrive. Thus to them,
transportation means out of the
frying pan into the fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

New York, April 2O.-The opening
Of the cotton market today was the
most exciting for months. A num-
Der Of commission firms availed
themselves of the rise by liquidating
a large amount Of long stun at a fne
profit. Europe appeared TO be nerv-
Gus over fears of supplies being cut
on but Il predicted that after Il has
been demonstrated that Spanish pri-
vateers have been baffied, prices win
again decline, meanwhile wide fiuc-
tuations are likely. After opening
the market reached 2 to s points ow-
ing TO a drop at Liverpool, where
nrst prices were up about points.
sPOTs-MIDDLINe.
New York. Ia: sales. so: tone. steady.
New Orleans. sis-Is: sales, ssoo: tore.
nrm.
Liverpool. SIS; sales. 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Polo Gets Ills Passports.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Washington, April 2O.-At :
O'Clock this afternoon passports
were handed to Minister Polo
at his residence by officials
from the state department. He
will leave Washington with his
staff at Z p. IN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
What WeYIer Saws.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Paris, April 20.-The Madrid
correspondent of lie Temps
wires an interview with Weyler,
in which the general says the
war will be chiefly naval; and
If Americans reach Cuba, he
says'it will require several hun
dred thousand troops to drive
the Spaniards from the island"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Spain Wants Guns Quick.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
New York, April 20.-The
Spanish in Paraguay have
made no demonstration against
the United States, and have
been prohibited from burning
effgies of Mckinley and other
American statesmen.
Spain, it seems, is in rush
and unable to wait for her guns
ordered from Krupp's factory,
and is now trying to purchase
guns III Germany. At this hour
she has failed to secure any.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

bill this afternoon, and by un-
animOus consent asked for the
the passage of the bill 10 call
out volunteers. The Cuban
resolution is now the law of the
land.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
ARDMoRE. WEDNESDAY, APRIL %.
VIII Not Survive.

Washington, April Ex-senator
Walthall of Mississippi, who has
been critically i'll for several days,
is not expected to survive today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Refugees Arrive.
Special 70 the .,rdmoreite.

Special to the .lrdmoreite.
New York, April 20.-The
British steamer Zion arrived
this morning from Matanzas
with six refugees.
The police are now guarding
the United States CONSUL III
Ascension.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
UItimatum Sent to Spain.

Special TO the Ardmoreite.
Washington, April 20.-The
Cuban resolution was signed
this forenoon. Two minutes la
ter a copy of the Ultimatum
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES

Chicago, April 2O.-A prominent
commission house discussing the
situation says: All sign are for
the fever Of speculation which must
accompany war. The Record saws
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
TIME TABLE.
Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe Raiiw1 <.

Gulf. Colorado and Santa Fe Raii1zs
SOUTH BOUND
Galveston and Chicago Express Alp a. "a.
Cleburne and Kansas City Express 6:10 u. IL.
NORTH BOUND
Galveston and Chicago Express IZ:5s =. ga.
CIsburne ana Kansas City Express II :O2 IL.
A. LUCAS, Ticket AgJ-
". 8. KEENAN,. Gen. Pass. ARt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
HUNTS CURE

Cures all skin diseases in all its va
rious forms. No internal treatment
necessary. Failing, money returned
to purchaser.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Beggs' German Salve ls a cure for
piles, no matter how bad the case
may be. IL relieves at once scalds,
old sores, burns, eczema, tumors,
etc. Sold by w B. Frame and T.
". Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Don Carlos and Suite.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Ostend, April 20.-Don Car
los and his suite arrived here
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Million Dollar Fire.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
New Haven, April 20.-The
Beecher-Leonard dry goods house
at this place burned this morning.
Loss a million dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Passenger Steamers Neutral.

Special to the Ardmoreite.
Havana, April 20.-It is un-
derstood that General Blanco
will consider all regular passen-
ger steamers as neutral.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
DISTINCTIVE Fire In london.

Special to the Armoreite.
London. England, April 90
A destructive fire started in the
Rev. Spurgeons famous taber-
nacle at noon today, five hand :
some edifices have been totally
destroyed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
tDazey q Co. speciAIJ
TINE UP SATURDAY.

Washington. April 20.-Ultima-
tum expires at u, noon, Saturday.
1t will not be made public now.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
GONE AND GOING.

New York, April 20, 1O:45 a. IN.
The Ultimatum has been sent to
Spain and the Spanish minister
has asked for his passports.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Chicago-cAttle. io.ooo. Hogs. roo.
Kansas City-Caftie. $50. Hogs. 30.
OuaahA--Caffle. $500. Hogs. sson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

DR.. Simmons SarsapariIIa effectu-
ally aids weak, impaired and debil-
ttated organs of both sexes. Its ac-
tto4ts quick and lasting. Fifty cents
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Impure blood is responsible di-
rectly and indirectly for many other
diseases. Purify the blood at once
with DR.. simmons Sarsaparilla.
Fifty cents and so doses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
DISCOVERED BY A WOMAN

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too. by a lady in this
country. "Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven
years she withstood its severest tests
but her vital organs were under
mined and death seemed Imminent
FOR three months she couRbed in
cessantly, and could not sleep. She
hnally discovered a way TO recovery.
by purchasing of Us a bottle OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery for Consume
ton, and was so much relieved on
taxing hrst dose that she slept ali
nighti and with two bottles. has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes w n
Hamnick & Co., Of Shelby. n. q.
Trial bottles free at any Drug store.
Regular size soc. and s1.O0, every
bottle guaranteed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Army BiIIIn the HOUSE.

Special to the Ardmorei e.
Washington, April 20, 3 p. IN.
house took up the army
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Purs AND Calls OF JuLr WHEAr-
Puts - Ia. s-s. Is 90 Ia. sT-A
Calls ~. Is. Is 20 Ia. i-s to i-t. n "a.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

What pleasure Ia there in life with
headache, constipation and bilious
nessT Thousands experience them
w'o could become perfectly healthy
oy using DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers. The famous little pIlls.-City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
Uncle Sam---UItimatum Signed
and Sent to Spain With the
Declaration That Failure
to COncede by Saturday
WILL MEAN HER DECLARATION OF WAR

The Army Bill for volunteers i'm the House.
Polo Demands and Receives His Passports
and Leaves Washington Today---Wey-
Ter Makes a PrediCtion-~-Sagasta
Says Spain Will Not Give Up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
THE SEMI WEEKLY NEWS
AND
The Weekly ArdmOTeIts

AT A VERY LOW PRICE
THE sEMI-wEEKLY NEWS toalvsasou
a or DAllaal 10 puolihhed Tuesdays and
Fridays. Each Issue consists OF ef~A9
pages There are special dapnrtmanfn TO-
the farmers. the ladies' and the boys ana
Etria, oeaide world OF general newn nat
ter illustrated articles. etc We ommr TMm
SemI-Weekiy News aud the Weeklw 49,
mommIrm for II months for the low clnhhln.
price Of giIso cash Thia gives you -
papers q week or 80 papers a renr fo- n
rfdiculonnly tow price. Hnnd IN wonr -
acriDtion at onoa-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

Arrival and DE arture u. s. Malls.
South bound nail closes AS p. m.
South bound mail arrives $3.50 pm.
North bound mail closes IL: rs a. n
North bound mail arrives Il 60 m.
Night mails are closed at $3.50 p. m.
Money order department is open
ct 8 a. M, and closed at 5 P. m.
Office hours from a. m, TO 8 pm
Sundays from s a. m, to d. m.
MORAN SCOTT, r. ID.
EDGAR SANDLIN. Deputy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
PRODUCE MARKET.

Following are prices paid on
our streets for country produce.
These prices are changed with
the market daily, and can be
relied upon as being strictly
correct.
ToDAY's MARKET.
Grain
Wheat. eOc IN.
Oats, sacked, 22csbu.
Oats, bulk zoe bu.
Corn, shelled, CSC bu.
Corn, in shuck, 35c bu.
Hay
Hay, $500 per ton.
Other Produce
Potatoes, Irish, California, csc bu. .I
Potatoes. sweet. so and Toe bu.
Butter, fresh country, 15c.
Eggs, TO Sc doz.
Chickens
Hens, fat, $500 doz.
Large fry, s1.5O to s1.T5 do1.
Small fry, 1923 do1.
Children and adults tortured bv
burns, scslds, injuries, eczema or
skin diseases may secure instant re-
lief by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. IL is the greet Pile remedy.-
City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE CIT.

United States Court for 1898.
The United States court for this
district viii meet as follows:
Chickasha. ...... Feb. and Oct. 3
Ryan. .... Feb. 21 and Oct. II
Pauls Valley. . March Z and Oct. 3;
Purcell {. :, :. :. March IS and Nov. 2I
ArdmOre, 49,. April II and Dec. D
Hosea Townsend u. 8. Judge
W. B. Johnson. ..U. S. Attorney.
G. M. Campbell .........U. $. Clerk
John 8. Hammer. u. >. Marshal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-20

@hANA10 HARRIET
Month Opened HiEh Low Close
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
THE GRAND MASTERS CONVENTION.

The big Comma ndery-room was crowded 10 ~ oNei
Moving last Wednesday night. at the convention
held for the purpose of giving the Masters olceis
I'D Cran6 Masters an opportunity TO see and near
The Grand Master and all were well pleased with
she talk he gave them For over an honr ana
bal, he spoke to them. giving them the ADVICE 'ha'
a,, ha axnec,ed from one in his position. although
fe said at the outset that he consdeIeu hose.s nt
no better qualified than perhaps a hundred otness
In the audience only for the time beng ne ~
= step higher hence has better view or the e. ar M
at iarso and therefore takes wider range OF us
pseds lis wants and its condition: - ~
The twelve deputies from the Metropota,n pS i,
3rirt (from the first the twelfth inclusive;
,narched in first. then r. w. Isaac Fromrne Gran
WarshaI announced ths Deputy Grand Master X,
W Wright ID PoW sall who was received WIN tle
grand honors and addressed those present IN snort
but telling manner, then the Grand Massha! Ga n,l
Eonnced N W William A. Sutherland Grand
Master who was escorted TO the East. ana me
Grand honors were accorded, after which ne az
dressed the assembled brethren. who lnIentL
listened 20 the eloquent remarks OF the 'rano
The convention was doubt profitable TO many
breI hren as IL brought together large hummer
OF active workers In the craft and such gatheIings
ALWAYS stir up certain degree OF ehthusids"
which is beneficial TO al concerned
New-York tribune., 1898-12-04
N THE FOT RTH DTSTRH r.

The official visit of X w Warren Hglev Dis
trict Deputy Of the Fourth Masoric District 10
Lotus Lodge 10. 81 last Thursday evening proved
70 he one of those quite, and enjoyable Affairs for
which Lotus has become famous in the Fourih
District r " William Johnson. Grand Stew
ard and Past Master of No. a. presented the
representative of tho Grand Master 10 the brethren
and " Bro Baker. the Master. welcomed him in
4 graceful manner The Di~tric' Deputy gave an
excellent address TO the br.thr as he usually
does. he always makes his speech worry interesting
10 his audience Tho Master wisely refrained frora
any degree work So that the entr- evening was
devoted to the entertainment Of fhc District
Deputy and tho brethren accompanying him.
among whom were X V William Swan; Benja-
min Raphael Of Adcphi 10 % . O. Clark. OF
Howard No -. Ducsing Of Pioneer No. 20 and
many other Masters and Past Masters from the
Fourth and other districts II was most enjoy
able meeting and speaks well for Loius.