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New-York tribune., 1900-07-23
CoREANs AND CHINESE FIGHT.
FORMER GOVERNMENT SENDS MORE
TROOPS TO FRONTIER

Yokohama, July 22.-The Corean Government
continues to send troops 10 the frontier. a fight
with intruding Chinese having already occurred
The japanese rapers express sympathy with
the unfortunate Emperor of China, but are
unanimous and emphatic in declaring that an
alliance between China and Japan is impos-
sible.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-23
4 DISASTER NEAR BELFAST.
FIVE KILLED AND FIFTY WOUNDED IN
COLLISION OF PASSENGER STEAMERS

Belfast, July PIN E collision last evening
outside Belfast Lough between the local pas
senger steamers Dromedary and Alligator five
passengers were killed and upward of fifty more
or less seriously injured. in many cases the am
putation of legs being necessary.
There six hundred passengers on board
the two vessels. and terrible scenes followed the
collision. It is feared that some others have
been drowned.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-23

The steamer Comus OF the Cromwell Line. vrhf,s
came 10 anchor last night In Quarantine a, an
p m. was aroused BY cries coming from small
boat One of the COmus's boats was lowered -.
in charge Of the first officer and six OF the -re9y
1ney picked up two who had been CaDsfzs5
and were drifting about the bay for a co1I1Ia -
hours and holding on 20 a small boat which 49,.
towed 70 the Quarantine whaTE The names % -
men are Jacob Walker and Charles HUBER hos5
OF Tompktnsvile. Staten Island. They were No.
the worse for their experience ''7
New-York tribune., 1900-07-23
TWO HEN RESCUED BIZ THE couUs

SHE SENDS a BOAT TO PICK THEM Up IN TIE
LOWER BAY.
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of further Chinese depredations In
another diplomatic quarter strong
belief is expressed that the requisite
compromise will be found by Chlna's
re establishing and naming peace
commissioners Official informations
have been reached Washington chat
steps are now being taken by China
towards the appointment of such a
peace commission. ln that event 1t
is believed by diplomatic officials
that the entire status of the negotia
tions between the powers might be
changed and that Russia no longer
would feel impelled to insist upon
the withdraw of her minister and
troops from Pekin, as all these matters
would be subject for the commission
itself to deal with. 1t is pointed out
also that in six days since the Russian
and American notes were given to
the world the sentiment has been
growing steadily in favor of continu,
ing the presence of troops at Pekln:
Meanwhile the policy of the Uuited
States has been such as to leave US
entire freedom in our future action,
save and except that we are commit
ted to withdraw our troops from Pc
kin if Russia first withdraws hers
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commercial and missionary bodies
are cabling protests TO their govern.
ments The diplomatic and military
officers. except the Russians, share
this feeling
Ii Hung Chang. since bis under
standing with Russia. has changed
front towards the representatives Of
the other powers and hae been inso-
lent and almost insulting in his inter-
views with them.
Ii Hung Chang has recommended
the dowager empress to appoint the
two southern viceroys who made the
agreement with the consuls to keep
order in their territories, the presi-
dent of the tenng Ii yanen and him.
self as commission to treat with the
powers. Ii starts for Tien Tsin in a
week on Chinese ship conveyed by
Japanese warsbip.
Mr. W. w. Rockhill, the United
States special commissioner, starts
for Pekin Thursday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
WORKING FOR A COMPROMISE.

Paris, Sept Active negotiations
are 10 progress looking to some CON-
promise arrangement With Russia re-
garding the position che nas assumed
towards pekin. The communications
exchanged between the powers now
have better promise Of success. The
compromise suggested. it is asserted
here. is the withdrawal of the forces
Of all the powers il Pckio, leaving the
inseroationa! e1ard to protect The lesa
t;ons. which it 10 frr;her asserted 'n
Paris will be aliowe5 70 rec,ai0 .. it:
Chinese capital re1ding a pe2:e settle
meat ':,ne main cody CT troops, il Is
aise said VII retire TO t'o ue!aase:-
hood cf i'ieo Tsin, heaviag suAlcieo'
forces sione :ac .aad . keep c!e27 tie
railroad route batwccn Hezin ard ;ie0
Tsin. Rpssi.s a;;itlGe i; i2;erPretsd
here IS neanine tha. She wiz! s3:ha:a.
her ,roops or:sia4 IT, ,ee 9: Fs3.i7
but no' necessarily great & as,ance
r5c, that city
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
EARL LIPS DIPLOMACY.

Loodou, Sept 5-The Chinese min
lister here. Sir Cbih Chen ID Feug LuS,
admits the correctoess, 10 q general
sense, of the cable message sent to him,
according to Shanghai advlces. By III
Hung chang 10 which the las'er is
quoted as saying
..Our S: Petersburg minister bas
persuaded Russia to leave PeGin. You
are useless if you canoos persuade
Eogland /"
TIE Chinese minister here also says
he has scot powerful memorial to
Lord Salisbury urgiog him to adhere TO
the Russian proposal to Withdraw the
allied forces frcm Pekia, as ne, Sir
Cbieb G eo ID Feug Lah, believes it
will pave the way to speedy settle
mers The minister also said the Chi
aese people were sick of the war. that
the geouiueoess of Ii H0ug's Chaug's
pIcniposentiary powers was uodoubted
aud that Ii Hung Chang was working
in foil sympathy With the emperor,
dowager empress aod privy council. all
of whom favored peace.
The minister added that be himself
was still in communication With the
Chinese government. whose authority
remained entire aud who we're merely
temporarily ,e residing 10 the province of
Shan ST
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. SEPT TEMBER IL, 1900

willingness to withdraw her troops
provided an adequate guard is left
for the legations and on condition
that China formally requests evacua-
tion and opens genuine negotiations
for peace Altogether appearances
are more hopeful, and it is likely that
when Field Marshal Count Won Wal.
dersee arrives a fortnight hence at
Taku be will find the allies agreed
upon come common policy
Chang Chu Tung, WI Tang vice
roy, has telegraphed an urgent
appeal to the British consul in
Shanghai urging Great Britain to
institute peace negotiation. 1t is
reported that 1000 Boxers have been
killed and wounded in conflicts with
the troops of Gen Yuan Shi Kai,
military governor of Shan Tung.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Disastrous to Missions.

New York, Sept 4 The Rev Dr.
Dodd, one of the secretaries for the
Methods, Episcopal Missionary socletg.
received the following cabiegrsm from
Shanghai today, signed Central Chi
ua":
Protest government aga;oat evacu-
a.ior Of Pekio and recognition of Ii
Hung Chang. Both disastrous to mis-
sions''
Robert E Speer of the Presbyterian
board Of foreign missions received
number of letters fron Presbyterian
missionaries to China today. Oue
from Samuel Cochran, dated As'ma,
japan. Aug. 8. gives au account of the
decapitatioo Of niDe missionaries near
Hang Chow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
KEEN SATISFACTION

London. Sept {, 3 so N Ger
nauys polite refusal TO Withdrew
froa, Pekin is commented upor witt!
keen satisfaction in London and the
hope is expressed that Lord Salisbury
viii show simlisr firmness. The
British reply has not yet been fo!mu
lated Lord Salisbury desires 20
consuls his colleagues and has not
fed the foreign otiice of ;.is lniea,ion
20 return to hondon from the coat
ue:, early next week There Is Il;
tie doubt, hovever, that Germany
lepIv is he outcome {! tie G;scns-
sio:, caT,ied Oh during the Ia, it.:v
days between the European Cal. nats.
and that the compromise policy Of
maintaining the occupation g: Che
capital, but Withdrawing tie greater
part of the troops to Ticn Tsin will
be found to have net general concur
renee.
From Shanghai it reported that
Japan has notified che powers of her
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Policemen Electrocuted.

ST.. Louis, Sept 4-Two policemen
bave been killed by electric shocks sus-
taiued while they we're using the police
Telephone aud II other cf6cers injured
in the same manner.
The meo bad gooe to petrol boxes
on their beats to call up headquarters
When they touched the receivers they
were Knocked a distance ct 10 feat,
falling imp 20 the ground. Bo'h died
half au hou: after being conveyed to
tie hospital.
Toe ether II pa;yolmeo hsd their
bands burned and Suffered from shock
but oooe was seriously ipjored.
The crossing Of an elec:sic light
wire with che telephone ciroui: caused
the catastrophe.
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PARADED THROUGH FORBID
DEN CITY.

Lopaon, Sept 6.-Geu. Sir Alfred
Gaselee. commander Of the British
Tndiao troops at the Chinese capital.
wiras as follows from Pekio, Aug. %.
to Lord George Hamilton. secre of
state for Iodia
The allies marched through the
Forbidden City yesterday (Aug. 2S)
The British had third place 10 the pro-
cession. the Russians ADD japanese
being in greater strength. "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Charleston's Population.

Washington. Sep: 4-Tbe popnla
,ion of the city of Charleston, S c /.
as officially anpounced today IS 50 80! +.
10 1890 the population was 54,955.
These figures show. 10: the city IS
whole, au increase Of $50 CT ] 50 pc:
ceot from 1890 to 1900
TIE population IL 1880 vas 40 $50
showing 60 increase oi 4 81 or 9 80
per cer: from 1850 20 1890
The bureau a9non1ces 'he poEu,a'ion
o: Hartford, Core &c 10 S5o. 2 ea:l
CT :,6 $50. or so 10 per ca.s.: Fort
Wayne. : lis, Eaia o: . - q
20 41 per cent.
T5e population oi Rchrocd, Va, IS
$500, 3 gain Ct 3.652 CT { 8 PEI
ccnt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Big Gift to Negro College.

A,lar;s. Sep: 4-Joao D Ros5c.
fei;er has nadc Spelimao Seminary, :
ae=rc college OF this city. Yresens c.
Slso 600 TIE moaey has been pu;
ipic the rrsasary Of tie American
Baptist Rcms M,ssien society OF New
York. which ;asti;asion has charge Of
the college a new dcrniso'y, new
dining bail, magnificent 10 all its
appointments, residence for the
faculty, hospital aud heating and
light plant will be built.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Getting on Hoyt's Blind Side

The Abtevil'e Meeicm shows i,s
"f,ieodsh'p" for Col. Hoyt as follows ::
We have nc, said 40 uukiod or DIS
respectful word about Col. Hcyt because
OF our locg friendship fo7 hin Alter
his life RECORD. as temperance mao !;
u:d be aa Injustice to hic, to pas h!oo
rs tae hea3 OF the ahisSey business Of
the STATE There Is socse;biog incoo
eruous about the lGea a true friend
Of Col Hey, vii aos fccce him 20 60
into tie whisEey Sns!nsss al this late
lav.
Col Ho7t has passed bis three scare
ye..s a.d has always boruc t.ss;mony
aga;nss =aisscg aoc II would certainly
te great ortgoge OF ain. 70 make hi@.
a4sd man o: ties "S;s.e bsrroec; as
bis f5iepcs cali il
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Is the United States
Planning New Move ?

w oeoiu 3 WI, w Ps tAioI9'o' w -
arrived 10 Washington from Cape May
late this afternoon aud proceeded direct.
ly to the state department. 1t is under
stood that be bad received an intimasiou
that the department. officials were
desirous of comforting with him. For
nearly an hour the minister was closet
ed behind locked doors with Acting
Secretary Hill aud Assistant Secretary
Adee. None Of the parties to the con-
ference was commemorative as TO the
conference, but ct its conclusion. Dr..
Hill repaired to the White House sith
portfolio we'll filled with papers.
For several hours preceding the min
ister's visit Acting Secretary Hill and
Assistant Secretary Adee had been
engaged in short conferences aud it was
gathered that the negotiations relative
to China we're approaching another
phase aud that another prorouncement
of some kind was in preparation. When
the Uoited States made its response to
the Russian note on the 30sh ulto the
officials here expressed the belief that
about weeks time would be required
to determine the bext step aud at the
end Of that time it would be definitely
known whether or not the troops are to
bs withdrawn from Pekio That period
of time has now elapsed. The reports
from the European chapcel!ories indicate
that. officially at least. this important
subject is being treated with the great
est deliberation and at least another
week. and probably even more time,
maY be consumed 10 framing the last Of
the answers to the Russian note.
Meanwhile our government bas
pretty we'll satisfied itself as to the
attitude towards this last proposition Of
each and all of the powers interested
10 the Chinese problem. It may oe
that this knowledge is regarded as suti
cieot upon which to base another for
ward and, perhaps in this case. 40
independent movement by the United
States towards the ultimate withdrawal
of the troops aud the settlement With
China which the government has bad
10 miud since the beginning of the
trouble
The consultations With Mr. WI are
believed to have been Inspired by a
desire to learn something of the persoo-
ali.y of Chinese notables whose names
have been suggested as proper to con
sti,ute che Chinese side of aoy commits.
siou which may be named to arrange
settlement of the difficulties Mr Wu
is an ardent adherent of Earl Ii.
There was dearth of official iufor-
nation from China today. Ger Chat
fee got through dispatch dared Sept.
/ a: Pekio, indicating that couriers are
still employed to close the gap 10 the
line Of communication between Tien
Tsio aDd Pekiu. This dispatch made
20 mention of the military situation
and it was inferred that affairs in Pekin
remain quiet Tie dispatch warmly
CON mmended Col. Aaron S. Dageett for
gallantry 10 China aud urged that he
be made brigadier general before bis
retirement nine years hence.
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FEARS FOR MISSIONARIES.

New York, Sept. 5.-Tbe Protes-
tart Episcopal Missionary society bas
received a cable dispatch from Bishop
Frederick R Graves. the bishop Of
Shanghai apd the lower Yang Tee val
ley, 10 which he expressed some fear
for the missionary interests if the for
eign troops should be Withdrawn, aud
also expresses decided distrust Of Ii
Hung Chang.
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II ASKS FOR ESCORT.

London, Sept IA spesol! dispatch
from Shanghai says LII Hung Chang
has made request fer an American
escort to accompany him oo bis jour
ney to Pekln and that United States
Copsul Goodnow is considering his
request.
Now that proposal more in coz
fcrmity with tbe original American
recommendation has apparently met
with the appreciation of at least ma
jority of The pewers. the British
foreigo Office has allowed it to become
de6oi,eiy knowa that tie British gov.
ernment is OF the opinion tba: It is ad-
visable for ,he allied forces 20 remain a:
Pekin us;il satisfactory arrangements
for peace, etc. are concluded With the
Chiuess government.
Loudop, Sept The London cham
Der Of commerce has received tele-
gram from the Hoogkoug chamber OF
commerce With request that i: be
communicated to the British foreign
Office, advocating continuance Of the
occupation Of Pekis until proper gov
ernment has been established and the
guilty officials have been punished, and
pointing out that an earlier withdrawal
would be disastrous to foreigu prestige
IN China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
Rod Hot From t.:c Gun

Wa< he bail t:lat hit e. j. Steadrna:,. II
Newark. ANsh, in :hc Civ;I War Itcarsed
horrible Ulcers that 10 treatment helped :or
20 years Then Bucklcns arnicl Sare cured
him. Cures Cuts. Bruises. Burns. Boils, Eel
ons. Corns, Skin EruptionS. Best Pile cure
on earth. IS cts. Il box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by ]. F. ". DeLorme, Druggist. B
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

Presideo: } c. Wl!oorn. ot ;ac
Cotton G.ouefs' Association. bas adept
cd tee sugges'ior Of the president of
he Wheat Growers Association that
TIC Two associations should meet ii
Greenwood a. the sane time, aud has
issued call to that effsc, The wheat
grswers 10 South Carolina are enthusi
astic over the result of their work the
past year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12
EXTERMINATING THE BOXERS

Taku, Sept. 3.-It is reliably assert
ed that native soldiery. acting under
the orders of Ii Hung Chang. are
extermioasing the Boxers 10 the pro-
vioces of Hu Non and Chi Ii.
-Four prominent Boxers were execus-
ed 10 Tieo Tsic today. The French
shot two aud the japanese beheaded
the others
The executions have had good
moral effect.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-09-12

From Shanghai it reported that
Japan has notified che powers of her
The Afro-American advance. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1899-19??, 1900-06-16
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

Officers and Standing Committees of the
Most Worshfpful Grand Lodge A. r. and
A. NJ OF Minnesota and Jurisdiction:
Grand Master-John l.. Neal. Minneapo-
lis
Deputy Grand Master-wade II. Hafnp-
ton West Superior.
Grand Senior Wsrden-H. 3. Howard,
81. Paul.
Grand Junior Warden. c. Garner. st.
Paul
Grand Treasurer Daniel Roy. ST. Paul.
Grand Secretary William X. Morris.
Minneapol
Grand Lecturer-G. W. Day 20. Mime
apeIis.
Dtputy Grand seeretary-o. D. Howard
a., st. Paul
Grand 6hapl ain-Isaae Crawford (e,.
MiFneap polls.
Grand Senior Deaeon-John Martin ID.
ST. Paul.
Grand Junior Deseon-R. De Leo %.
Misnuea polls
GRAND senior steward-J. II. Dillingham;
GRAND Junior steward-wm. Stevens 80.
- Paul.
sfirand Tyler-T. Bush 90. St. Paul.
tGrapd Marshall~C. H.. Mcdonald 80.
= Duluth.
{ Grand Pursuivant-G W. Duckett 90.
II Graad Sword -Bearer-J. Adams %. ST.
Paul.
Grand Standard -Bearer-G. J. Charles
ton ~, st Paul
Grand Register-J. @. Sterett 90, Min
District Deputy Grand Master-First
District-James Woodfork a. 81. Paul.
District Deputy Grand Master Second
District r. ". Hamilton 49, Minneapolis.
District Deputy Grand MaSter-ThiFd
DiHtrtct-J. X. Polk %. Duluth.
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THE VOGUE OF pLAITs.
Thts seasons Cloths Are Wen suited
to THIS stole OF MAX
Ina Up.

Three.fourths of the new costumes
show plaits In one form or another.
rlaits and tucka are not nt all suitable
for heavyweight cloths. but there are
this season cloths In so many different
weights that Il "a not difficult to
choose one that IL suitable, The fash.
ion, however, is seen at its best in the
thinner aud more AeNihle materials
and In silks, and model gown that
will be xeen great deal is 81 tatfeta
made without any trimming whatever,
but tucked sleeves, skirt and waist In
a dark color this makes an exceedingly
smart gown and is delightfully."- dainty
In the lightteolnrs, The belt aud collar
can be either ieweled or plain. with a
leweled buckle Much depends on how
the belt and collar are treated, saws the
Washington Star
Hut even when lightweight fabrics
are employed IL Is rather difficult for
the drcssmakcrs 90 follow out satisfac.
torily the new fashions nf the plated
skirts and at the same time the close.
httlng ones, TO do away with the
clumsy appearance that plated skirts
are apt 20 have requires no end OF
trouble and thorough knowledge %
skirtmaking as well, The best skirts
are those that have the plaits caught
down not merely tackled down, but
caught through far down on the skirt
aud with The extra material. II there ls
extra material cut away beneath.
There Is certain extravaganza ahant
this which will. of course, prevent the
skirt ever being made over In another
fashion but then il IL most unfashion.
able to wear madeover clothes.
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Put into the sieve one-half pin, of
ioer, two.thirds OF a eupful Of sugar.
one teaspoonfdi OF soda and Two tea.
spoonfuls OF eream OF tartar and sift
into a pan Rub into the flour thus
prepared une.thirl OF eupfnl ~ hut.
ter aud add enough water or milk 10
make rather stif dough. Roll GU,
into q sheet ons-shira OF an inch thick
and cut into cakes half 81 an inch in
diameter. Drop each cake upside down
into saucer al graduated sugar.
pressing dawn a little So as 10 give an
even coating OF sugar, aud put the
cakes into Tin with plenty OF space
between. When they arr wanted spin
each cake through the center with a
sharp knife aud spread with apple
jelly Farm and Ftreside.
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NAT. Turner Lodge, No. 2. X. of y.
Meets the second and fourth Thursdays
In each month. Brothers In good stand
ing welcome. At Labor Temple Fourth
and Eighth avenue south
T H. PARKER, G. G.
RALPH WATSON. X. X. and s.
Pride of htnnesota Lodge, No. 4, X.
of y.
Meets the FIRST and third Thursdays in
each month. All brothers In good stand
Ing welcome. Al plummer Post Hall.
First avenue north and Washington,
JAMES ROBERTS. G. c.
W. c. JEFFREY. X. X. and s.
=. X. HfIyard Lodge.
Meets first Tuesday in each month at
Window Block, Second avenue South and
Washington. Masops In good standing
always welcome.
q. W LILLARD. W. NJ
JASPER GIBBS. See. Guaranty Loan
Restaurant.
Anchor Lodge, No. Z. A. r. and 4. ".
Meets the first and second Monday IN
each month AT Window Block Second av-
enue South and Washington. hasons In
good standing welcome.
j 4. SCOTT, w. NJ
A, B. LEE. ZIoi Aldrich avenue South.
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ST. PAUL.
oDD FELLOWS.
Mar. Lodne, 40. 2202,


Meets second aud fourth Wednesdays in
each month at odd Fellows Hall. S2S
+. r. nIcKMAHN. p. s.. AZ ST. An
X u. PARKER. N. O.. ss5 Edmund ST.
Household Of Rnih, No. 653, g. U. o.
OF .. y.
Meets first ana third Monday In each
instruction. at odd Fellows Hail. Ss5
MRS SARAH C. KTRTLEY. MING.
MRS. IDA JACKSON, w. r., St Sum
init place.
MOST wORsHIrFUL GRAND LODGE
OF MINNESOTA, 4. n. and A. NJ.
j. L. NEAL, Grand Master.
WIN. II. MORRIS. Grand Secretary
d7 Guaranty Loan Bldg. Minneapolis.
ST.. PETER CLAvER's SODALITY.
Meets the first and third Mondays OF each
month. W. J. Gardner. Pres. J. 3. Har-
ris. See A. Davis, Treas.
Pioneer Lodge, No. 4, A. n. and 4. NJ.
Meets the hrst Monday In each month az
Masonic Hall. southwest corner Fifth and
Robert streets. Master Masons in good
standing always welcome,
W. A. HLYARD. Sec, i24 Atwater.
Minnesota Lodge, No. =, A. y. and
A. N.
Meets on the first and third Tuesday In
corner Of Fifth and Robert streets. Mas
ter Masons I'm good standing always wei
come
] 8. STRONG. See. 18th and Robert II,
WIN. STEVENS. No, 3. A. r. 4 A. NJ.
Meets second and fourth Monday i'm each
month a Masanic Hal, southwest cor
corner Firth and Robert streets. Master
Masons In good standing always welcome.
d y BEAsLEY see, Ryan Hotel.
Perfect Ashlcr Lodge. No. =, A. y.
L..
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any and Sermon. II 90 a. m Sunday
Scnool and childrenss Vespers BOO p. N. ::
Evensong and Sermon, 500 D. NJ We'd
nesday Evening Prayer and Lecture. 90
p M. Friday: Choir Rehearsal and
brotherhood OF 81. Andrew. $50 p. N.
All are cordially invited. Seats free
.NOTICE,-Ghanges and corrections Will
be made upon notifying the Office. IL we
nave TeRleeted to place a notice of any
society IN the above directory IL Is be-
cause We do not know Of IL or have not
seen Its officers, Send name OF any
Lodge place and time of meeting. name
OF officers and II will be inserted
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Because abe gared too long AZ .he
eclipse of the sun the other day. Mira
ii. &. MeAllister, of Constago Center,
Pa. has been stricken blind. Mrs
McAlliHter was deeply interested in
the solar phenomenon. aud watched
II steadily for long time. both with
the naked eye and through u smoked
glaas. Her sight became dim the
following day and gradually grew
worse until she became blind.