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Deacon Bass Escape.

What might have been a serious a.
cident on Thursday evening, the I9tb
inst, was but narrowly averted. Des-
a jumper when young white bicvl;at
scorching down the road, coflided With
him, with the result that both of than
sustained painful flesh injuries. Mr.
Bass seeing the young man dashin0
towards him with his head down and
almost touching the handle bars of his
heel, turned his horses head as ouick
as hash--just in time to prevent the
to the shafts.
The Honorable Justice Crutehfield
acquitted Deacon Bass of the charge OF
being responsible for the eccident
The facts in the case showed that had
not the young bicyciist beenscorcbins,
the accident might not have occurred
Low prices" the watch word. aas
the advertisement OF Messrs. JniinS
Meyers Son'F. s. s.a-l--'
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
BRIEF ITEMS OF NEWS.

General Merritt, U. 8. A., is to wed
Miss Laura Williams. aged 20. OF Chi
cago.
A tornado In Arkansas Friday night
killed at least seven persons and
caused immense destruction OF prop
erty.
Hon. William Connell, OF Scranton, Is
the latest aspirant for the Republican
nomination for governor OF Pennsyl-
vania-
Edward Bellamy. the noted author
Of Looking Backward and other
works. died at Chicopee Falls, Mass.
aged 40.
Hailstones as large as partridge eggs
fell in Albemarle county. Virginia.
running growing crops. Near Char
Iottesville lightning killed two persons
Jacob and Oscar Reinhard. Morris
Dry and Frank Eidell were crushed to
death by mine collapse near Mayers-
Vile, Pa The brothers Reinhard leave
I families. t..e
Colonel =. r. Cooper was sentenced
at Wilmington. Del, to $4,000 fine and
| costs and IS months Imprisonment al
Trenton for conspiring with w. N
Boggs to defraud the Dover bank
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

regarded as a model superin tendent;
officers, teachers and pupils alike being
true TO him, a. Was attested by their
many tokens of honor and friendship.
He carried on the schools till his time
was so much taxed by the study of
medicine that he was forced to give
up. Having graduated in 1882. he wAs
the same year elected to fill the re-
sponsible position of second physician
at the Central State Hospital then To-
Gated near Richmond. How we'll he
filed that position is well known
throughout the State.
AS WE KNOW HIM
He is very unassumlng and as mod
est as a woman. yet firm and positive,
with an indomitable iron will. He is
largely endowed with certain elements
of reserve force by which he can safely
surmount many o difficulty. and Is
never easily discouraged.
He is one of the few jovial good ma
tured fellows who believe in keeping
the bright side up with care" and is
extremely liberal. He has peculiar
way of never pressing bill for profess
sional services rendered, and many a
visit has ne made for which he never
received one penny. In cases where
Il MS DAJl6ngo were III OCbbiJOtC
stances, he also furnished the medicine
free of charge. His presence at the
bed side OF his patients always bring
sunshine, not sadness; for even in the
Imost difficult cases when apparently
There was but one step between the
afflicted one and death, the Doctor
would still hopefully intermingle
words of comfort, with his skillful di-
Irections taken from his extensive ex-
lperience as q practitioner OF medicine
IHe was q classmate of the late DIR
samuel II Dismond, with whom be
loften associated in consultation in Ger.
Itain dificHlt cases.
He il q firm believer in the old adagt
"that nothing succeeds like success,
and though having been very success
Iful. he is not the least selfish or big
Iheaded. His popularity with AL class
es has not caused him to soar so higl
as to be forgetful Of the way by which
he has steadily come to the front. Il
scriptural parlance, it may be said, n
? RENE mbers the rock from whence h
t was hewn."
During his many years as . practi
!, Itioner on Church Hill, his Efforts t
: help oshers have become so manifee
, till now we fad many home gladd eI
ed by the fruition of his generous aei
+ of benevolence, and the entire peopl'
j both colored and white, take pleasul
q in speaking of him because OF his mos
d al worth to the community.
1t was he who in the winter Of ~
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
SPAIN MAY SUE FOR PEACE.
Responsible Spanish Statesmen Pre-
pared 20 Seize First Opportunity.

Responsible spanish Statesmen Pre-
pared TO Seize First Opportunity.
London, May 25.-The Madrid cor
respondent of The Daily News says:
"Rumors as to the negotiations of the
powers in favor OF peace are prema-
ture. but responsible Spanish states
men are prepared to seize the first op-
portunity to end the war. provided 1t
can be done on terms honorable to
Spain. Should neutral nation come
forward with an honorable arrange
ment its proposals would be examined
here in no impractical spirit OF false
pride. II. therefore, America does not
insist upon impossible humiliations
there is still possibility of peace.
Marshal Martinez Campos, in the
course OF an interview, has said that
the salvation OF the Philippines is in
the hands of the natives themselves,
and that much care ought to be exer-
cised to win them to our side. He
pooh-hooed the alarming rumors about
England and Gibraltar. The important
thing. he declared, is that Admiral
Cervera should be able to divide the
American squadron"
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
Brilliant Marriage.

On last Wednesday night the resi-
dence of Mrs. Bette Hughes, Nc. I4O6
Decatur St., Manchester was the scene
of a brilliant affair. The house was
illuminated from bottom up, and crowd
ed with admiring friends, both white
and colored, all eagerly waiting to see
Mr.. Charles L. Poole lead Miss Mary j.
Bland to the bymenial altar. 1t was
9:3O when the contracting parties en-
tered, all became silent and DR.. Binga
proceeded with the matrimonial cere-
monies. which were very solemn. Az
ter the marriage, many congratulated
the newly married couple and wished
them long and happy life. Many en-
joyed themselves in general chit.
chat. Reception was held, and all re
turned to their homes.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
IA Sermon to sunday School Workers

All christians and Sundav-school
workers are invited to attend the First
Baptist Church Sunday evening. May
10Th at 8 O'Clock. Rev. d. l.. Cosby
the Sunday School Missionary OF the
State Sunday School Convention and
the American Baptist Publication So
ciety for the Eastern District Of Vir-
ginia, win preach. His subject will be
the coming of Gods Kingdom-"Thy
Kingdom Come"
The church has kindly consented tc
give this service for the cause of Mis-
sions among the poor and needy.
Excellent music will be rendered by
the Sunday school choir and the re
nowned w II. Tharp's quartette. Thii
happy family Of singers have glad
dened the hearts of Richmond on man,
previous occasions.
+. / Services will be short, sweet and in
teresting.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

A Promotion For Lieutenant Rowan.
Washington, May 25.-General Miles
das recommended to Secretary Alger
that First Lieutenant A. s. Rowan.
Of the Nineteenth infantry. be promoted
to the rank of lieutenant colonel This
General Miles does as a recognition of
the valuable services performed by
Lieutenant Rowan in his recent peril
Gus mission to Cuba, when he was in
communication with the insurgent
leaders and secured valuable infcrma-
ton for our government.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA, SATURDAY. MAY 2S. 1898

urreer army under renvs at 1hTs p0rft,
and the officers OF the army expect
that by Saturday night there will be
440O0
The Third Tennessee regiment. the
first distinctively southern troops to
reach the park. arrived yesterday under
command of Colonel ]. p. Daffe, 1,005
officers and men. The First Vermont
regiment also arrived. There are IL
companies. 1907 officers and men. under
command of .. ID. Clark. These regi-
ments were assigned TO the first bril-
gade for the first division OF the corps.
The division win be completed by the
Eighth New York. which arrived to-
day.
Only a small percentage OF the men
have been equipped and provided for
war. but that this work is progressing
Is rapidly as possible. General Breck-
inridge thinks that in view of the fact
that almost every regiment in camp
had to be equipped almost completely.
the progress made was remarkable.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

ade continued Great scarcity Of pro-
visions I'm Manila Foreign subjects
fear an outbreak of the Spanish SOL
diers, and they viii be transferred to
Cavite 6y the foreign men-of-war In
the harbor. Aguinaldo. the rebel COM
mander IN chief, who was brought here
from Hong Kong on the McCulloch, Is
organizing a force of native cavalry,
and may render assistance that Will be
valuable"
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
ADMIRAL MONTIJO.

be court martialed on the. charge OF
cowardice. The dispatch also alleged
that the captain OF the Spanish reve-
nue. cutter CallaO, more recently cap
tured by a boat of the United States
feet, as she was entering Manila bay,
is to be shot for not returning the fire
OF the Americans
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

The First Battalion, Infantry. Vir.
ginia Volunteers will assemble Srndav
afternoon at their armory and proceea
10 the Fifth Baptist Church. where tha
Memorial Services will be held and
the sermon preached by Rev. II. Pow
ell, the pastor. ="
On the next day they will 90 to the
National Cemetery and decorate the
Ladies and friends are invite d to
bring howers to the Quartsrnnas a : ar
1t. w. Isaac Johnson, 207 N. Foushse
street before IL o'clock, Monday, May
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
May Celebration.

The children's beautiful May celebra-
tion at St. Joseph's Church. North lat
Street, ct 4 p. m. Sunday, May 10Th.
Order OF exercises list, Hymn I'd, ,
Rosary; Sd, Procession 4th. Flower
Gifts Address on Queen OF May" by
Rev. K l.. Quado.
Excellent music By both the choir
and the children under the personal
direction Of Miss Maggie Ryan. You
and your friends are cordially invited
TO the festivities, ~
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Monster Shipbutlding Consolidation.
New York. May 25.-Reports received
In this city from London announce the
consolidation Of the Cramp Shipbuild-
ing company. OF Philadelphia. and
Vicker's Sons & Maxim. OF Barrow-in-
F'urness. England. into one great ship
building concern This alliance. II per-
fected. and there is little doubht OF its
being accomplished, Will make one of
the most powerful corporations OF Its
kind on either continent. The plan
provides fer an increase IN the capacity
OF the Cramps shipyards by the intro
duction OF British capital.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
ORUROR SERVICES.

The first Christian Church (colored)
Grimmell's Hall, SOS w. Baker st.
At1l O'Clock tomorrow, 9th Lords
day, Elder J. II. Brice, pastor OF the
Leigh st. \ E. Church, viii preach
Reader, you are kindly invited. Hear
him once and you will crave to heal
him again. Sunday School at2:3O p
m. $3.50. the pastor will preach, sub
ject, Election. "
Elder w. E. NASH. Pastor.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

The members of Church Aid Club
No. 4, will give Tscky Party Monda,
Tuesday and Wednesday, May Both
3lst and June 1st. at the residence O
Mrs. Robert Gray, 49S Webster street
for the benefit of 2nd Baptist Church.
Come, rain or shine and bring yo,
friends. Admission, free.
Mrs. KoBr. GRAY, Pres.
Mrs. AGsEs RRRse, Sec.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
Bbenezsr Baptist Church Anniversary.

The 10th Anniversary of the Eben-
ezer Baptist Church will be celebrated
Sunday, June B, 1898. Able ministers
have been secured to preach for the
forenoon, afternoon and evening ser
vices.
Rev. A. s. Thomas OF Sharon Baptist
Church will preach at the III O'Clock
service Rev. w. +. Graham, ID. d.
OF the 5th st. Baptist Church at 3 80 p
m. and Rev. J. E. Jones, d. D., at 8 p.
m.
Each member and friend is request.
ed to make a good contribution to help
as in our rally,
Rev. r. WELLS, Pastor,
w. P. EPPs, Clerk.
May 28-2t.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Now that the Grand Lodge has ad-
journed and representatives and ofii-
GERS have reached home, there seems a
general hustle and ail have again set
tied down to business. The increase
during the last term surpassed that OF
all former years, what will ttis year
bring forth.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
wants Lee Buried at Arlington.

Wants Lee Buried at Arlington.
Washington, May 25.-Representative
Brewer, OF Alabama, yesterday intro
duced a resolution authorizing the en-
tombment Of the remains of the late
General Robert e. Lee and his wife,
Mrs. Mary Custis Lee, at the Arlington
National cemetery (the old Lee home
stead). and the erection OF a monument
to them whenever those having au.
thority to DO so ask for 1t.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
TROUBLE FOR MoNTIJO.

To Be Tried by Court Martial For the
Manila Defeat.
New York, May 25.--A dispatch from
Hong Kong asserts that Admiral Mon
tito, commander OF the Spanish squad
ron destroyed by Admiral Dewey. is to
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
ARRESTED
Said to Have Made Charts Of
New York HarbOr.
CAPTURED ON THE PANAMA,
he Is Civil Engineer and a Ma
tive Spaniard.
sToUTLY DENIES HIS GUILT.

The Fleets of Sampson and Schley Have
Completely Encircled the Island of Cuba,
and the Spanish Warships Commanded
by Admiral Cervera viii Soon Be Forced
tODO Battle-ResponsibIe Spanish States
men Prepared to Seize the First OppOrtu-
nifty to Sue For Peace.
Key West, May 25.-An important
arrest of a supposed Spanish spy was
made last evening by United States
Marshal Hoar. The prisoner is
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Key West. May 25.-The United
States auxiliary tug Wampatuck
brought In yesterday a story OF a
sharp sl1irmish or Santiago de Cuba
last Wednesday. The tug. with the
United States auxiliary cruiser st.
Louis, went in to the Santiago channel
to cut the cable. While the vessels
were engaged in the work they were
fired on by the. shore batteries. The
ST. Louis returned the fire, and lively
fusillade ensued for about half an hour
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
Overworked Train Crew Was Asleep

Overworked Train Crew Was Asleep.
Savannah, Ga. MAY 25.-The coro-
ner's jury investigating the Florida
Central collision at Burroughs Station.
in which Private Barbee. OF the First
North Carolina regiment, was killed
and Private Colclough seriously in
jured, showed that the conductor.
brakeman and fiagman Of the freight
which collided with the military train
were asleep when the third section OF
khe regular passenger train passed the
siding on which the freight was wait
ing. The engineer denied he was asleep.
but was in doubt about the signals and
relied on the fireman. The fireman has
not yet been found. The men had been
IA hours on duty.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

The Battalion Drill will
take place Tuesday night
May 3ist at Prices Hall on
Leigh St. All of the -compa-
nies of the city are requested
to be present in fatigne uni
form at 8 o'clock sharp.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Another CableGram From Dewey.
Washington. May 25--The navy de-
partment yesterday received a cable
gram from Admiral Dewey. as follows:
Situation unchanged. Strict block
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Eureka company, No. I, n. of r., N.
A., s. A., E A.. A. and A., in meeting
assembled unanimously decided to re-
turn 10 the willing workers of Anna
Eureka Court, No lbs, ]. o. of Ca
lanthe and the public in general a
rousing vote of thanks for their gen.
erous work and hospitality, in their re-
cent entertainment at Third st. Hall
Hoping you may continue in your good
work, we remain yours in +. q. B.,
X. S. NELSON, Captain.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
THE GRAND
COURT SESSION.
A Fine Time in Danvilie
Much BusinessS Transacted
Officers Elected.

The Grand Court, I. o. of Calanthe
of Virginia convened in the Court
Chamber of Hermione Court at Dan
vile, Va. at p. m. Tuesday, My H.
1898. Grand Worthy Counsellor John
Mitchell, Jr., in the chair.
The following officers filed their STA
tions: w. Senior Directress, Sister
Anna Taylor G. w. Junior Directress.
Sister Mamie c. Johnson g. w. In
spectrix, acting, Charlotte P. Gwath-
mey; G w. Insp ctor, acting. Sylvis L.
Mitchell; G. w. Orator, Elizabeth
Whidbee; 6. w. Register of Deeds
Marietta L. Chiles; q. w. Receiver OF
Deposits, Josephine Graham; q w.
Escort, acting, Blanche Evans; g. W.
Conductress, acting. Harriet Thomp
son; G. W. Assistant Conductress, act
ing. r. Elenora Wesley ; G. w. Herald
Elizabeth Robinson q. w. Protector
L. W. Holbrook; @. w. Lecturer, Syl-
via L. Mi; chell.
Committee on Finance Mrs. Hes
ter l.. Williams, Miss Lizzie Tinsley
Sir Casper Rowlett.
The Court opened in due ritualistiC
form. After which the Grand worthy
Counsellor appointed the following
committee on Credentials Miss Sar-
ah Gordon, chairman. Mrs. Sallie
Thompson. Mrs Julia Edmonde, Mis-
V. O. Proctor, Mrs Mamie Skipwortb
The Court then took a recess OF Il
minutes to allow the committee time
to examine the credentials Of the rep
rasentatives.
At the expiration Of that time tn,
Court was called to order and the re
port of the Committee on Credential
received. The report was rea by Mis-
V. c. Proctor of Old Dominion Cour
and showed IA Courts represented b.
delegates and two by letter.
The roll Of officers and roll or com
mittees were then called by the Graui
Worthy Register of Deeds.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor the
read his annual report to the Gram
Court. 1t was a complete review c
the excellent work accomplished b
the Grand Court since its organizatio
July u, 1898, and showed an increas
of seven new Courts since that tim
with membership of over 700 up Il
date in the Grand Court of Virginia.
The report was encouraging in ever
feature and a stimulus to greater e
forts for the work of the new year.
The report of the Grand Register
Deeds was then read. showing that III
Grand Court is in excellent conditiC
in every department and conducted {
business principles.
6. w. Counsellor then extended Z
invition in behalf of Hermione Cou
to all the representatives to attend Il
banquet at the hall st p m.
The Court then adjourned until
m. Wednesday, May 18th.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Next month will end the semi-an-
nual term and all lodges will confer
a great favor on the q. K. OF K. and s.
by sending in their reports on time.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Thirty-six Thousand There and six
Thousand More Expected Soon.
Chiclxamauga Park, Ca. May 25.-
There are nav 5000 man IN the vol
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Moravian and Roman Eagle lodges
OF Danville need feel congratulated o.
their very excellent quarters on Pat
ton St. 1t is understood that the Py-
thians and Masons are purchasing the
hall jointly. We hope that every
brother will bestir himself and see
that his lodge does it's whole duty. The
hall is a monument to the race.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

rne vnnparucK evenJunT1y succeeded
In cutting the cable. None OF the
Spanish shots succeeded in reaching
either boat. The attempt to cut the
cable off Guantamo was unsuccessful
the Wampatuck being driven of.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
PRICE, SCENTS
AHAEDsoME TOKEN.
The Grand Worthy Counsellor Rsmsm.
bered.

During the session Of che Grand
Court at Danville, Va. May Is, 1898,
Rev. j. II. Brice delivered a fiowerv
address which enthused those present
and led tnem to wonder what it all
meant.
In his hand he held a box which at
the conclusion OF his remarks he pre-
sented TO the Grand Worthy Counsel
lor John Mitchell, Jr.
1t contained a magnifi .ent Jewel
about 28 inches in diameter and on it
appeared the words, John Mitchell,
Jr-, Grand Worthy Counsellor of Vir-
ginia."
it was made Of gold and silver and
shone With resplendent briiliancy.
Sir Mitchell responded in = we'll
timed address. He was well-nigh over
come with emotion and again and
again expressed his appreciation of the
token. The following letter explains
itself:
RICHMOND, Va, May 10. 1898.
To the Grand Worthy Counsellor of
the Grand Court Of Virginia:
Greeting:-
We, the members OF sever
al Courts of the city Of Richmond and
also Knights OF some OF the lodges do
present TO you this jewel OF your office
as a token OF our appreciation of your
Jealous lsbors in building up our noble
Order, hoping that God may bless ycu
and enable you to do even more in the
future than in the past.
Yours in +. III. & l.,
KxCELsIoR COURT.
Misses Marietta l.. Chiles, Fernella
Archer, Annie Augustus, Maggie Bol-
ling, Florence Coleman, Eva Davis.
Althes Dodson, Rosa LiRhtfoot,
Blanche Evans, Mary Grimes, Kate
Gallington, Gertrude Harris, Cora
Hall. America Harris, Gertrude John
son, Rosa James. Maria Jackson. Annie
Morris, Drucilla Marks, Lille Moore.
Beransenia Norrel, Lille Robinson, Le-
na Scott, Blossom Smith, Carrie Smith.
Mary Smith, Maria Smith, Lucinda a
Smith, Addie Tinsley, Lizzie Tinslev-
Bertha Thompson, Florence TavIor
Maggie Valentine, Fannie Williams
Minnie White, Lucy Webb, Roberta
Wilder. Edith Williams, Rosa Will
hams, Patience Scott, Minnie Scott.
MARrHA's COURT.
Mrs. Mary Acres, Mary Archer. a.-
rah Allen, Lucy ]. Brown. Lavini.
Cooke, Nancy Christian, Laura Cooper
hatSle cunningham. Sarah Dorsey
Matilda Drew, Lottie Abingdon. CoSs
Edwards, Sallie Gladman, Nancy
Harris Celen Holloway, Maggie Har-
ris, Martha johnson, Nancy johnson.
Patsle johnson, Susie Jones. AZ w
Gordon, Bette King, Mary Lewis
Mollie Lucado, Sailie Greene. MiIdred
Norman, Celia Claiborne, Maria MOS.
by, Lizzie Mosby, Catherine Morris
lCatherine Page, Mary Robinson. Lucy
Strand, Amy spencer, Margaret Seots
Lizzie Scott, Mary Spottswood, Ever,
line White, Emma White. Misses Ger
tie N. Brown, Matte Cooper, Sophi.
Lewis, Lula Watkins, Maggie ]. Mack
lin, Louisa Tribbett, Mrs. Gertrud.
sparks. Jane wingtield, Judith Dab
ney.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
PLANET COURT.

Mesdames Ada Baker, Bertha jones
Sallie Fox, Lucy Cross, Lucy Word.
Georgia Foster, Susan Dobson. Oalis
White, Susan Strange, Miss Battle
Dobson.
SAMSON COURT.
Mesdames Pinkey Mosby. Mary r
Holmes, Anna Harris. Eiizabeth Car
tis, Maria Dorothy, Martha HAYDEN
Elizabeth Scott. Mary Goode. +, n
Mosby Pinkie billiard, Lucy g. Graves
Catherine Goode, Nellie MeLauren.
UNITY COURT.
j. w. Robinson, Mrs. Elizabeth Roh-
inson, Frances Wyatt, Plumer Page.
ictorla Brown, Laura Taylor, Egenia
well.
OLD DOMINION COURT.
Mesdames Mamie O. johnson. Rol-
ling, Josephine Brown, Sarah Lewis.
Josephine Graham. Margaret Carrier
Jennie Weaver, NJ. j. Williams. Willie
Watt, Maria Woodsou. Lula Payna. -
Armstrong, Miss V. @. Proctor.
PURE GOLD COURT.
Mrs.. Anna Taylor.
sYLvIA's COURT.
Mesdames Maria johnson. MolIia A
Lewis, Lizzie f. Davis, Anna Lewis
Martha Scruggs, Harriet Thompson
II. L. Williams.
ANNA EUREKA COURT.
Mesdames Millie c. Johnson. Susi0
L; Jackson, Fannie Loving. r. Elnors
Wesley, Lucy Smith, Luvinia lone.
BLOOMING LILY COURT.
Mesdames Charlotte Gwathmev. Ma
Try Jackson, Virgins Wright, MoIIis
Mitchell, Anna Woodson, Fannie
Planet Lodge, Number %. and
Sir knights T: M. Crump, James I,
Thompson, John R. Chiles. r w
Mitchell, ]. H. Brice, J. A. Smith. Wm
Troy, John 7. Taylor, Jesse Scruges'
w. f. Graham. @sS'
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28
PYTHIAS NOTES.

The members of Virginia Court club
are requested to turn out in full on
Monday, the 30th inst, at 8 .. m.
sharp at Harris Hall on 3sd st.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

If each Sir Knight in the State will
pledge himself to bring in one candi-
date this year the order ct the next
annual session of the Grand Lodge will
have doubled the membership reported
st this Grand Lodge. NoMAD.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Wheeler Wants Bryan on HIS Staff.
Montgomery. Ala. May 25.-J. A.
Rountree. secretary OF the Alabama
Press association, who has Just re-
turned from Washington. brings the
private tip that Major General Wheeler.
of Alabama, is beseeching the president
to appoint William Jennings Bryan. OF
Nebraska, to a high position on his
afaff
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Eureka Company, l, meets next
Thursday night at Price New Hall on
Leigh st. Every member is requested
to be present,
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

There is q move on foot to organic
a Court of Calanthe In Portsmouth and
we hope that every Sir Knight will put
his wife in and also all OF his relatives.
We think this an excellent field and
little work is necessary to get what II
desired. Let every one rally and sue
cess is an assured fact.
Richmond planet., 1898-05-28

Violet Court meets Wednesday even
ing at Court Chamber, Prices Hall on
Leigh st. All members are requested
to bs present.