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Hutchinson gazette., 1900-12-13

The next GGfeT1ulJn she was abba u
Slt up aA home, Mr., Blodgett came and
,ong1rIni4I,d hr 1n what ine had
dclae, lie ;oGd hpr thai af,er she hak
become unl;pnsololiG md the mnn ha5
tscApth ny running uu,ces the fl6,dl
10 lhe w0ods and that VI naM appsar
I'd he had g0ua rtaaOn for rlnlning
away since he Was the acclmplice ol
some Burglars ait Riverside, who had
Dsult him u arge sam OF manry, atolgn
Che night before, in 4 h,lcr fearing
Immediate NrrPst themaHvtS, This LQI
been established by Riverside offcart
who had arlWeted all the mfl, lnclIll,
ing tl.e one who had came 20 thP office
that morning, and by II pGIsiofflce in,
Epector who had taken possession oil
the letaer,
week later Babel was back mt The
office. MIR. Blolgstt SAID 10 her th'
flrt. morning;
"The folks here have been taking
the ml'tler over, and have decided tc
give you u slight reward in the shap;
0f q purse OF money In recognition OF
what YOU did The other day, Some Of
rhem are coming IN after q while, ant
thought I'd tell you so you noedn'l
be ;Iso much surprised"
They're very kind" said Mabel, in.
e'Qnly "but couldn't take anything
You please tell them that and St,T
thclr coming. didn't do anything
mora that dizzy than my duty, and
coukmt take any reward for that
bu, you eau thank them far me-
Mr. Bodgett went ont, and she tool
up the old work, She heard no NOR,
about the reward,
lim, three weeks later big offclaI
envelope came, addressed to her owl
name II wav u hrtter, and the COM
mission fMam the pGstUffice depart
mrnt appointing Mabel l.oomls, post
mls,rss ut Downngylle, Vice j, r
BIodge,t, resigned
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-12-13
Her WeIrI,tIn Gold.


There Is an old lady Ewing In
Southern California ut the patriotic
lDltlc mountain suNtlcment known as
American Flag who Is m object OF
much interest do Strangers Trom The
fact that she Is probnblN the only
M0man on earth the valuation oi
whose person ever was literally ap,
praised At her weight In gold, said
Maj. IT, Gardner, lNe of The census
burpHu,
"Shr Is is yrnrs old nov, and the
widow Of one Jesus Castro, II Mexican.
This Mexican was one of the first
miners who struck II fortune in gold
fn the pioneer days ct California lie
liyed IN the Santa Catalina mountains,
and returned home more than loaded
with gold dust lie fell paSSlonalcly
IN love with his brothers dnuglhcr.
handsome girl Of II, She reiurned her
uncle's love and consented Ia marry
him, The prlcsr to whom they APP
piled, learning of their close blood re.
mtloship. refused 10 marry them. Gas
tro offered nS high us $1,000 10 the
church MS an inducrmrnt for the
priest 10 perform The marriage cer.
emony, hui the offer was refused,
Then, as the I'D widows story goes,
Castro asked what amount Of veal h
would induce him to marry them. The
priest. with the intention aud eNpec-
haton of imprrssing Castro with ihc
hopelessness of his appeal rep'ied
"Ihp uirlS weight In gOld,
Hutchinson gazette., 1900-12-13

Yvette Guilbert, the French music
hall artistic. is in Berlin to undergo {
dangerous surgical operation for thu
relief of her throat. This will be pen
formed by Professor Israel.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The Illinois Federation OF Women's
clubs closed its annual meeting Friday
October 18th at Rockford. The officers
were chosen thus:
President-Mrs. Thaddeus P. STAN
wood, Evanston.
Vice President at Lsrge-Mrs. Seely
Perry, Rockford.
Corresponding Secretary-Mrs. Susan
Tibbits. Quincy.
Recording Secretary-Mrs. Sadie H.
Cox, Hudson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Edward j. Lambert,
Jacksonville.
Vice Presidents-Second district, Mrs.
C.E. Curtis; fourth, Mrs. Laura Dainty
Pelham; sixth, Mrs. John Worthy;
eighth, Mrs. Jennie Ellwood; tenth,
Mrs. Flora B. Graham; twelfth, Mrs.
Nettie Kenaga; fourteenth, Mrs. Anna
Schipper; sixteenth, Mrs. Thomas Fit
ner: eighteenth, Mrs. B. Davis; twenty
second, Mrs. Mary Wegner.
The convention passed the following
resolutions in regard to the Chicae o
teachers controversy with the state
board of equalization:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

Resolved, That this body indorees
the work Of the Chicago Teachers fed
Grafton 10 bringing to light the faculty
administration OF our taxation lave:
and further
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves
to report the same to our home clubs. to
all federated clubs in our immediate
vicinity not here repre- ,ented, to the
teachers and to all other citizens, and
to secure the aid OF all the newspapers
of the state in this behalf; and. be it
further
Resolved, That we take prompt and
immediate action to assist the Chicago
Teachers federation in their great I'M
dertaking; and, be it further
Resolved. That copy Of these reeo-
lutions be spread upon the records Of
this body and that copies OF the same
be given to the press and sent to the
Chicago Teachers federation"
Miss Jane Adams Of Chicago was
the magnet Of the convention. A great
waving OF kerchiefs and long applause
greeted her when she came forward to
speak on Social Economics and the
Paris Exposition. Mrs. Lydia P. Will
liams, president OF the Minnesota Fed
GRAFTON, asked the delegates to urge
their congressman to forward the pas
sage OF bill for the Preservation of
the Minnesota forests, to which the
Federation heartily promised their CO.
operation. Five thousand individual
members were added to the Federation.
The Chicago Federation of Teachers
has also joined the organization and
bership Of $4,000.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

sent, 10 matter how terrible is her rec
ord, to one or other Of the converts de.
voted for the purpose. and there kept
during the time for which she is cen
fenced. The convent is not a mere
prison in disguise, for its courtyard
stands open all day long, the only bar
to egress being a nun who acts as port
ress, just as in other convents.-Buf-
falo Express.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03
Women Convicts in Austria.

Austria is the one country in the
world which never puts woman in
prison. Instead of giving the female
criminal so many months in jail, she is
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

Miss Hammond entertained the As
ISOLATION Of Collegiate Alumnae on
Wednesday. A congenial cup Of tea
with waters was served to the guests
and later business meeting was heldThe
president, Miss Tremain, spoke briefly
OF the purpose and opportunity that
the Association affords. The secretary
then read the constitution OF the Ne
braska Branch and also the constitution
concerning branches in the constitution
CT the General Association. The COM
plete lists OF members for the COM
mittees has not yet been made as some
changes will be necessary. There are
five committees: Educational, legisla-
tion, program. social and membership.
Mrs. Brooks was asked to act as dele
gate to the annual meeting to be held
in New York, November sth.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The Daughters Of the Revolution will
meet November 2nd, at the home Of
Mrs. ]. r. Haggard, 1910 G street.
Mrs. M. II. Everett will give the an
nual address of the Chapter regent.
Miss Edith Craig who won the gold
medal for the prize essay offered last
spring to the High school girls. will read
her paper.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

ing Cssses." Last Sunday was the
first meeting OF this season and the en-
rollment showed 5000 members The
movement is exceedingly popular. The
quick response to Conductor Dam
rosch's plans is evidence Of the great
need in this country for musical educa-
ton and inspiration that is possible for
all. This idea is spreading rapidly.
Boston and Toledo have already or
ganized classes. Providence and Jer;
sey CITY are starting immense classes
that will soon be ready for work. Con-
ductoy Dsmrosch in speaking Of the
matter Gays:
I'VE hope to be able to give monster
open air air concert in Central Park
next spring, in which 5000 singers,
made up Of all our classes, will take
part. The first work to be undertaken
by the Choral Union this season is the
prize csntata Of the young American
composer. Henry X. Hadley. entitled
in Music's Praise" 1t is for sale
chorus and orchestra, and is admirably
suited to our immense chorus. We
shall also essay later one Of Mendels-
sohn's productions, as we'll as part
songs.
Generally speaking, attribute the
popularity of the movement to an awak-
ening of musical enthusiasm. l have
always insisted that there is great
latent enthusiasm for music in the
masses. Once this could be reached
aud stirred, / know the movement would
become popular. Our successes OF the
past season have had much to do with
calling attention to the progress We
have made in musical development.
Among these were the productions If
the oratorios of THE Messiah" and
Samson" the concert with the Musical
Art Society. and the great serenade to
Admiral Dewey down the bay. There
is a vast amount OF musical tai Mt lying
dormant in the huge population in and
around New York that needs only awak-
ening to make this one Of the greatest
musical centres Of the world"
Perhaps later the Matinee Musicale
of Lincoln may see the way open TO
establish Peoples Singing Glasses"
and 80 quicken for Nebraska the must
cal pulse. The Matinee Musicale has
always maintained such a broad and
kindly altitude that it is to be hoped
that with time they may be able to lead
Nebraska in this great and growing
movement.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The Athenae Club met on Friday.
Mrs. Kellogg, a member of the club.
when resident of Lincoln, will take
Mrs. Manss' place on the program.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The Science Committee OF the Normal
Collegiate Alumnae Association Of New
York, have taken for their task in the
worlds good work the bringing OF speci
mems from the fields and woods to city
children. Five distributions are made
to the public school teachers during the
year, one in September. December,
February. March and May. In the fall
are seeds, in the winter, lichens, fungi,
snow berries, pine-cones and innumera-
BILE green's, in the spring, moses and
ferns and available buds of trees and
plants. This committee also arranges
for annual wild flower exhibits in the
College. Last spring it also extended it's
work giving a similar exhibition in one
of the public schools Of the poor quar-
ter and this autumn another flower ex-
hibit was given in one Of the public
schools on the east side.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The New York State Federation of
Women's clubs offers variety of topics
for consideration in it's annual meeting,
which is soop to occur in Albany. be-
sides the usual papers and discussions
on art, philanthropy, music, the press
and the drama, time will be given to the
subjects Of "CIvil Service Reform"
"Fireside Travels" "Unusual Occupa-
tions FOR Women" Progress in Club
Work." Preservation of Birds WON.
en- Lawyers's Clubs" Progressive Sci
ence," "Child Study in the Home" and
"The Preservation OF the Palisades ("
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

Mrs. Elliott of Baltimore, president of
the Maryland Federation has always
taken advantage of existing conditions
in her work. This she believes far
better plan than to start new lines Of
work. By this method she thinks that
"duplicity Of effort" is prevented. The
excellent results of this plan are Illus
trated by the effective help the club
women have given to the Henry Watson
Children's Aid Society of Baltimore,
and also to the Municipal Art League
of Baltimore. which does much for art
in the public schools Of that city.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The art meetings are looked forward to
with exceeding pleasure. as the chair
man of the art committee is Mrs. A. H..
Brockway of the Woman's club Of
Brooklyn and member Of the art COM
mittse Of the General Federation, which
was responsible for the fine exhibit at
the Milwaukee biennial.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

$4,000 pounds Of women represent
ing about 5, 400 feet OF humanity, hailing
from the various counties of Nebraska,
pitted themselves against the we'll
known hospitality Of Lincoln, last week,
without making the slightest impression
as to its proportions, and if there is any
bottom crust to their hospitable pie We
couldn't get to it in the few days spent
there.-Woman's Weekly.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

At the annual meeting of the Penn
sylvania Federation of Women's Clubs.
which occurred not long since in Will
Transport, it was decided not to make
requests for local entertainment of club
women during their Federation meet.
ings. This idea was proposed and
agreed upon by the Executive Board
last winter.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-11-03

The problem OF whether or not to ad-
NIT clubs OF Negro women into state
declarations or the General Federation,
is one that is being discussed by most
Of the meetings of state declarations, 30
many of which are occurring in October.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16
10TH CENTURY DIRECTORY.

On or about January 1, 1901. tue Aaams- Wilson Printing Co. will issue Al Illustrated Twentieth Century City Directory, complete and np-tos date in every respect. The work of soliciting advertisements and the census taking will be begun at once Every bust ess house should be rep resented br an advertisement, eA we'll as in name. dd
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mefsrs (. F. Pierson. J. A. Duer and [. J Herrin were worked Into the first rank in the Imperial Lodge, No 94 last Friday night. The mem bers will "aet en" Mr. Tom Mitchell in the third rank next Friday night.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

MT. J. 0. Stvess has returned from the East, where he made q careful selection and purchase of ,ll goods for the Honnett Company. He is one of Pine Bluffs best buyers and never fails in his attempt To please fhe most fastidious.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

John Jac son, negro. was fined S25 hy Judge Brown Saturday morn ing for distubing the peace of the neighbofhood io wh1ch he lived. A negr@ boy fiued in tw, cases. He stole a watch. from one party and some smoking tobacco from anoth- ar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs ! ", Sullivan and two ehil- dren arrived in the city from New port Saturday and are visiting Maj. N T. White and family on West BarraQue street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. Kobt. F. Lee and son left Seturday for Memphis. They were joined at Altheimer by Miss E Elizabeth Collier. who will enter St. Mary 5 School in Memphis
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

You Never Read of so many great cures elsewhere, as those effected by Hoods sarsaparilla, did you? It is Americas Greatest Medicine and pos sesses merit unknown to any other preparation. It is wonderful inyig- aratar
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. Maud Stanley left Saturday for Memphis, where she will he the guest of Miss Allie James for few days. She is one of Pine Blnff's prettiest ladies.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Those who wish to arrange With Miss Ana G0za for mandolin or violin lessons will please call at Mr. MeNeill's studio between the hours of and o'clock Monday and Tues day afternoons. 392
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

There will be no preaching at the First Baptist Church today owing to Il e absence of Rev. c. W. Daniel at Florence, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

MT. Lawrence H. Crutcber has gone to Kansas City, Mo, where he will accept a position in a wholesale drug house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mir. L. ". Clement aud wife, of Swan Lake, passed through the city Saturday, en route to Memphis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. " S.Jeter and daughter. Mrs. T. 5. MeEwen, left Friday afternoon for Fort Smith, where they will en- joy vacation. Mrs. McEwen has just recovered from three weeks <f.oae
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

An old fashioned toddy either hotor cold. is a great drink, if made of 'Yolmer'' whisky. A little sugar then water, then the pure stuf--"Yollmer' whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. s. H. Campbell will leave Monday for Louisville, Ky, where she will accept position in leading edueatiopal institutions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mr.. c N. Pnilpot anu chldren refuraed Satureay from Eureka Springs. where they spent several weeks recnperatiug
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Miss Zoe Simpson has returned to her home at English after a delight ful visit to friends in Fine Bluff.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Dr. c. Thompson left last Friday Tor Cincinnati, Ohio. where he will enjoy pleasant vacation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. Harry Bum has returned from visit to relatives in Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16
Ibe Daily Grapbtc.
MEYER soLusoN.s .soty Editor.
CITY ITEMS.

Miss Lily Byrd leaves Monday for Philadelphia, where she will re-enter college.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Stationery. writing inks and all kinds of office supplies at the A9ams Wilson Prii ting Go corner Batea- qne and Chestnut. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. J. B. Speers and son, Henry, and Master E. q. Byrd have return ec from vacation spent in the Valley of Vapors.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Rev S. H. Campbell, of Arkadel- phia. was a visitor in the city Sat nrday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

If you want any thing from a lrug store and want it quick, tele- phone Walker Drug Go,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. Bettie RutIedge, of Wahha- seka, who has been Yisiting her nephew, Mr. Pleas Gulpepper and family here for the past week, re turned hai e Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Telephone sour orders for allkinds of stationery, writing fluids. office supplies, etc, to the Adams-Wilson Printing Co. Both phones. dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mr. Tracy Mills, though some bet ter, was not doing SD well Saturday,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mr. W. N. Morris and family. of Little Rock are guests of MT. and Mrs H. C. Fox on Lakeside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Walker Drug Coo keep standing ready at all times a horse and bi- eiele for quick delivery of any thing ordered from them. "
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Miss Lorinne Hart, the bright little daughter pi Mrs. G. N. Hart !, has returned from a pleasant visit to friends in Hot Spring..
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Oysters and Fish received every Monday an1 Thursday at Merchants Cafe. 303
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Don't worl belong to the don't worry elubr--buy '.volmer" whisky and you will have no cause ro worry-it is absolutely pure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Sick headache is cured by Hoods Pills. Pc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

ANTED-A man to drive laundry wagon. White Swan Laundry. 30l
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

If you want your prescriptions de livered quieh send them to Walker Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. k. c. and Miss Cattle John son of this city are visiting relatives It Sheridan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Miss Annie May McGlory of Colnm-
 ,us, Ga, who has been viaiting rela- tlyss and friends ia Louisiana. Texas sFnd Arkansas. arrived in the city v;l1. and will visit relatives here denea turniDg home.
 : na Polivars ts,, z prod dpction of vOld Ken s;,so <, ., fs which noY can be so '. s'0 ' x II r-make efn give
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Miss Mary voss. Of Fayetteville, who wil. he one of the High School faculty here this year, arrived in the city SaturdaY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Oysters and Fish received every Monday aud Thursday at Merchants Cafe. 303
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mrs. W. T. Young and son, N. T., ir., returned Friday from delightful visit to their old home in Tennessee,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Mir. Nj. J. Mead returned Saturday from St. Louis. where he made pnr- chases for the new firm, Mead Harp CT Company. The new house will be ready for business in a few weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

Dr. T. (. Edgar, Dentist. Office over Citizens Bank. Both phones. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

              
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

MTSs hdTFN Duuu deiS ioed hCN from a visit to relatives in Little Rock.
 There will be no preaching at the First Baptist Church today owing to Il e absence of Rev. c. ". Daniel at Florence. 4 TX.
 An old fashioned toddy--either hot or cold. is great drink, if made of "Volmer" whisky, A little sugar then water, then the pure stuf--"yollmer" whisky 6
 Mrs. Maud Stanley left Saturday for Memphis, where she will he the guest of Miss Allie James for few days. She is one of Pine Bluffs prettiest ladies.
 WANTED-A man to drive laundry wagon. White Swan Laundry. 30l Mr. W. N. Morris aud family. of Little Rock are guests of MT. and Mrs H. C. Fox on Lakeside.
 Walker Drug Co., keep standing ready at all times a horse and bi- eiele for quick delivery of any thing ordered from them. W Mrs. W. '. Young and son, N. T., jr., returned Friday from delightful visit to their old home in Tennessee, Dr. T. (. Edgar. Dentist, Office over Citizens Bank. Both phones. If Mir. Nj. J Mead returned Saturday from St. Louis. where he made pnr- chases for the new firm, Mead Harp CT Company. The new house will be ready for business in few weeks. Oysters and Fish received every Monday and Thursday at Merchants Cafe. 503 Miss Mary voss. Of Fayetteville, who wil, he one of the High school faculty here this year, arrived in the city Saturday.
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 If you want your prescriptions de livered quieh send them to Walker Drug Go. "
 ---
 Mrs. Bettie RutIedge, of Wahha- seka, who has been visiting her nephew, Mr. Pleas Gulpepper and family here for the past week, re turned ha e Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-09-16

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20
August Flowers.

"It is a surprising fact" says Prof.
Howton, "that in my travels in all
parts of the world, for the last ten
years, / have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
otter remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. ! find for tourists and statesmen,
OF Tor persons filing Office positions,
where headaches and general bad feel
ings from irregular habits exist, that
Green's August Flower is a grand
remedy. 1t does not injure the sys-
TEN by frequent use and is excellent
for sour stomachs and Indigestion"
Sample bottles free at w. T.. Sar-
gents drug store, Holman block.
Sold by dealers in all civilized coun-
tries.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20

had lost $1,000 in the Monroe county
bank failure and minor losses numer-
u enough to increase the above to
over $4,000.
He has visited his home community
in West Virginia three different times
and he and his wife are now away
from home, having gone to
the G.. A. r. reunion at Chicago and
then on to see the old home place, rel
atfves and friends in the native lana
and yet with no inclination to remain
there to live as they have a strong
preference for Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-20
G WILL RESIGN.
Grand Master of the Firemen Springs
a Surprise.

1rand master OF the Firemen Springs
a Surprise.
Des Moines, Sept. 1S.-Grand Mas
ter Sargent, of the Brotherhood of Lo-
connective Firemen yesterday announc-
ed in the convention that he would
v his official connection with the
order at the close of his present term
of Office. That will be at the end of
this year. He gave no reasons, except
that he had a better proposition from
another source, which he intended to
accept. This announcement was a
great surprise to many delegates, for
it had been understood that Mr.. Sar-
gent was a candidate for reelection,
and that no opposition would develop.
Just who will be elected to the office
is not known. 1t is expected Vice
Grand Master Hanrahan will be in the
race and probably a dozen others, but
no one seems to have a precedence
among the delegates.