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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
nolNos OF THE 4isr SESSION.


Bills passed by the house: Authoriz-
ing township of Charlevoix to issue
bonds-for the construction of a bridge
across Pine river. Authorizing super
visors OF Houghton county to construct
bridge across Sturgeon river. Author
izing Traverse City TO issue $4,000
bonds for improving water works.
Defining duties of justices of the peace
in Ionia county relative to tramps.
Authorizing trustees of the village OF
Addison To call special election relative
to the building OF schools.
Unless all signs fail, Speaker Carton
will have the assistance of steering
committee i'm the house this session,
and there are already indications that
considerable work has been done along
this line. An effort will be made TO
hustle the work OF the committees
along SO as TO secure. an adjournment
early in May if such thing is possible.
The house committee on state affairs
will wrestle with Representative
Chandeliers bill to provide a Michigan
commission TO get mp an exhibit for
the Pan American exposition at Buff.
falo. Five members with the Cover
nor an eX-officio member, are desig-
mated and an appropriation of 500, 00C
is stipulated in the measure.
Senator Atwood has in view an
amendment to the present state tag
commission law, which he will intro
| duce in the senate later.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Auditor DIxis Annual Report.

The report of Auditor-General Dix
for the last fiscal year shows receipts
to the state treasury from all sources
during the past year were So, 32l, 1876. 06,
and the disbursements for all purposes
were s., 222, 234.4l. The receipts eX-
ceeded the disbursements by $l,099,-
sol. 65, which, added to the balance on
June 30, 1899, 81, 400, O55. SO, gives the
balance at the close of the last fiscal
year, June 80, 1900, S2,5O1, 55L So The
principal items of expenditures were:
Support of the insane, SOFA, 3lS. "a; judic-
larry, $3.50, 6s8,9s; appropriations of
legislature, 81, SOL ,095. Is; extra clerk
hire. sl96, 470. So; state tax commission,
S3S. $3.50. 20. Among the miscellaneous
information in the report is the state
ment that there was received by the
counties and state the sum of Sl,0S3,
636, 80 in liquor taxes during the fiscal
year. All but C6, 437.0S was paid by
retail dealers, the entire wholesale
business of the state paying but ST.
GOO The inventories of the various
/ state institutions show an estimated
/ value of $12,7S2,443
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Endemic Of Crime I'm st. Louis.

The final report of the grand jury at
st Louis, Mo-, composed of prominent
business men, who have been investi-
eating municipal matters, has been re-
turned Twenty-four indictments,
oily four of which, for minor crimes,
are made public, were handed down.
The rest, which are against persons
not yet in custody, are withheld.
Among the 20 indictments is one
afainst an official of the house of dele
CITES, who is charged with attempting
tc bride state witness against men
accused of highway robbery. He was
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

The President has committed the
sentence of Charles McUin, who was
TO have been hanged in Washington on
the 10th, to imprisonment for life. In
December, 1899, McUin, who was q
motorman on one of the street rail
ways, killed another motorman. Jeal
ousy was the cause.
r. b. Hawley, who has just returned
from the southern part of the island
of Havana reports that tranquility and
prosperity exist there, that the people
are satisfied with the American govern.
ment of Cuba, and that no desire is ex
pressed for an experimental change
The crops OF the section are large, the
sugar crop now promising to reach
$50, 900 tons, the best known in many
years.
President Mckinley, who has beer
ailing for the past few days, was sc
much improved in health on the 18th
as to permit of him taking a short
carriage ride.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Three killed in a Collision.

Pere Marquette passenger train No.
Us from Saginaw to Detroit collideo
Moan outbound freight train at Ply
tn junction just about 9 o'clock or
III of the 18th, instantly blot
OUT the lives of Engineer Elliott
- Moore and Fireman j. c. William
one passenger, train. light, died
late" at St Marys hospital, Detroit.
w. J. Manner, the express messenger
in the baggage car of the passenger
train, had a shoulder dislocated and
was badly hurt about the head VIM.
Moon, the fireman of the freight en-
CINE, had his left elbow dislocated.
The passengers were badly shaken up
but none of them were injured.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Pure Food In Michigan.

Deputy Food Commissioner w. II.
Tunnicliffe has completed his final re-
port Of the work that has been done
by his department Mr.. Tunnicliffe
states that the inspection system has
been great success, as every dealer
receives what might be termed a rat
ing, thus being brought in close touch
with the department, and, when the
situation demands, is placed under
strict surveillance. At the beginning
of the work adulterated foods of nu-
merous kinds were on the market, but
now, he says, it is the exception to find
impure, adulterated or misbranded
food products on the markets of the
state.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Woman Returns to Life.

Mrs. Cyrus Taylor, the wife of an
afiluent farmer residing west of Bra
iii, Ind, who was pronounced dead by
physician, was resuscitated. The
burial robe was placed on her and pre-
parations were made for the funeral,
but before the undertaken arrived she
came to life. She is growing stronger
and says she realized what was being
done but was unable to speak.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Patterson Fiends on Trial

Walter c. McAllister, Andrew j.
Campbell and VIM. 4. Death, the Pat
0son, n. j. fiends, were placed on
trial on the 14th, charged with the
you~s ...,,, sni, - nc, Moth last. ueo.
j. Kerr, the other accused man, Will
not be tried until the fate of these
three have been determined. The case
against Kerr is not as conclusive as
that against the others and in conse-
quence he has been granted separate
trial.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Michigan Crop Report.

The crop report just issued says: The
weather during December has been
mild and very dry. The temperature
was nearly normal throughout the
state, the greatest variation being in
the southern counties, where it was
slightly warmer than it generally is in
December. The precipitation for the
month was nearly three-quarters of an
inch, which is only about one-third of
the normal precipitation. There was
light fall of snow during the last of
the month. There was some freezing
and thawing, but not enough to dam
ate YhesstioRe fR5i bNIyn In answer ITO to
TIMBER suffered injury from any
cause?" 21o correspondents in the state
answered Eyes" and 2s3 no" The
average condition of live stock in The
state is reported as follows, compare
sons being with stock in good, healthy
and thrifty condition.: Horses, cattle,
sheep and swine each 81 per cent,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Another Roast For Lsnsinr.

Ex-Gov. Pingree, on the 9th, handed
Clerk Miller, of the house, an addition
to his exaugural message in which he
roasts the people of Lansing in true
Pingreesque style. The ex-governor
claims they became part of the con-
spiracy to ruin him, that they live upon
tips received from officeholders, calls
them parasites and says they have be-
come used to toadying to wealthy in
terests.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
undrr Arrest in Cnha.

Oscar S. Durfee, who was discharged
from the Second volunteer engineers
in March 1900, has been arrested at
Havana, Cuba, by order Of General
Wood. There Is a shortage OF over
$4,000 in his accounts. Durfee at once
applied for writ of habeas corpus,
which was denied.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
The Bay city Tribune Burned.

Fire wrecked the Office of the Bay
City Tri une on the sth. No paper
can be issued for several days. The
basement contained a barrel of kero-
sene oil and printers ink, which fed
the flames, but the fremen succeeded
in saving the building, though some
floors were burned through. The press
and the typesetting machines are not
badly damaged except by water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Two Thieves Captured; Three Escaped

Two Thieves Captured; Three Escaped
The clothing store of 5. 5. Harring-
Ton, at Cassopolis, was burglarized on
the night of the 18th and eight over
coats and other clothing valued at
about $500 were taken. The night
Waterman, as is his custom, was eat
ing his midnight meal at the hotel of
flee, and it was during this time that
and entrance was effected. After a
hot chase two of the robbers were cap
tured four miles south of Niles at noon
on the 18th The prisoners admitted
their guilt and say that their three
comrades were seriously wounded IL
the encounter with the police while
trying to make their escape on a hapc
car One of the prisoners says hi'
name is James Kennedy, and that his
home is at Toronto. Canada.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Wolves Plentiful I'm Michigan.

Gray wolves are plentiful in various
parts of upper and lower Michigan, a
fact which people are noting this win
ter, and they are hungry. There is
quite a reward offered for VOLTS
scalp, however-ss-which will make
the hunter look after them pretty
close. This amount, with 81. so for his
hide, makes the wolf valuable
animal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
You Can Get Aliens Foot Ease Free.

Write to-day to Allen 5. Olmsted, lie
Roy, n. Y, for a FREE sample of
Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures
sweating, damp, swollen, aching feet.
Makes new or tight shoes easy. GER
tain cure for Chifblalns and Prostitutes.
At all druggists and shoe stores; 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
What Do the Children Drink,

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN-O1
It is delicious and nourishing, and takes the
place of coffee. The more Grain-O you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Grain-O Is made OF
pure grains, and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades Of coffee, but
costs about u as much. All grocers sell 1t.
15c and 25c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

Kemps Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and so cent bottles Go at once;
delays are dangerous.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

Mrs. Julia Abrams, of Niles, who is
SO years of age, was the first woman
telegrapher in the U. S.
VIM. Smith, an eccentric English
man, was found dead In bed at Battle
Creek, on the 10th, lie went to bed in
good health.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-WR
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

Men are usually embarrassed when they pro-
pose-either financially or otherwise
Whenever the devil is called by his right
name some prominent men are sure to be
offended.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

Each package of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES colors either Silk. Wool
or Cotton perfectly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

A mans wealth may be measured by
his capacities, not by his coin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

He who makes no mistakes, makes
nothing else.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17
Courhine Leads to Consumption.

Innocence may be but ignorance, but
virtue wins victory after strife.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1901-01-17

1t is always easier to fight the
shadow of a past sin than to face a
new one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
Told by
Telephone.
THURSDAY.
100000
Mannsville.

MannsVille.
Mr. Dunlap president of the Bank
of Mannsyille. was in our town YES.
terday.
W. B. Scrimshire who has been
sick for the past fifteen days, is able
to be out again.
Ravil.
The holiness meeting Is still in
progress.
Lone Grove.
Born yesterday, to Mr.. and Mrs.
W. McElroy. a daughter.
Woolsey.
Il is still hot and dry. Our people
have about given up all hopes of any
more rain.
The health OF the community is good
with the exception Of one or two
cases of smallpox These patients.
however. are doing well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
TURNED THEM ALLLOOSE.
Judge Bradford Released the Four
Prisoners for Killing Poe.

Prisoners for Killing Poe.
Last Saturday b. w. Taylor Ben
Tay lor, Bruner and George Var
gee, were placed On trial for pre-.
liminary hearing for the murder of
Deputy Marshal John Poe, on the
Frisco excursion train.
After examining the witnesses
that had been subpoenaed, the
judge continued the case waiting
for the arrival of more witnesses
for he government.
The case was taken up again this
morning, and after the testimony
was all iu the Judge announced
that for want of sufficient lesti'
mony to hold the defendants he
would dismiss the case.
Judge Bradford remarked that
he thought the railroads ought to
furnish their own officers to pro
tect the passengers on these excur-
sions, where whisky and drunk
eness predoininate. He did not
think that our deputy marshals
ought to be called upon to endau
ger their lives with these rowdes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Do not forget the social, Mon
day evening at Mrs NJ l.. CARROTS
Bring your best girl and let her
taste of the delicious refreshments
that will be spread
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
STOPPED THE PROCEEDINGS.
The rIan Who Blows the horn Locked
Up Today.

A man by the name of Ellis and
claiming to be a minister, has beeu
in the city for the past two days
He is armed with rams horn, a
long bugle and bible. His meth.
Cd is to blow several blasts from
the bugle and sing verse of a
song He keeps this up until he
gathers a crowd. Then he pro-
eeeds to preach, pray, sing and
blow the bugle as long as the
crowd remains, or as long as his
strength holds out.
Today he was at his accustomed
place in the courthouse inclosure
haranguing a large crowd, when
Marshal Frasher interfered and led
him to the lookup. Ellis is re-
garded by all who have noticed
him as being unbalanced, is par
ticularly loud mOuthsd, has voice
like a foghorn, is certainly accom-
plishing no good and Marshal
Frasher's determination to break
up his haranguos cannot be other
wise than endorsed by all thought
full citizens. Gainesville Register.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

A large stock of school books at
J, b. Wall & Co.'S. Book satchels
free. 22tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Now is the time to get in the
Book Club. All the popular books
three months for Sl.00. One of
those dictionaries bound in sheep,
originally worth $40, now So.
% Ct BoYD's Book STORE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
IL + a II
& Q t OF
= t O G X - and
PrOVi SiOnS

Liverpool opening cotton market usually board by
1880 All American market quotations received within three
minutes after markets
Orders telephone wire outside points given prompt
attention
Office of Wilmington Hotel lobby Long distance telephone
107. ARDMoRE, l. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
N0TIGEI

8. S. Ball Has added Two more
chairs TO his NEW
BARBER SHOP. All workmen are
first class. AntIseptics used. The
osIy first class Ioc shave In the city.
Hair cutting speciality. All work
guaranteed. Your patronage kindly
solicited. Located S doors west OF
post office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Wanted - To furnish board and
room for two young men or mar and
wife Apply this office 29-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Some sneak thief had the auda-
city to invade Frank Pettitt's
premises last night and purloin a
double edged AK. Several large
cans of lard sitting near by
were left unmolested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
Dissolution Notice .

BY mutual consent the firm of
Kendall and Niblack is this day
dissolved. Mr.. Niblack retiring
Mr.. Kendall will collect all bills
due the firm and pay all outstand-
ing Indebtedness.
V. A. NIBLACK.
w. &. KENDALL.
Oct. |. 1901.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

The City Livery Stable has the
swellest turnouts in the city. Call
aud see them. 7. b CATHEY.
2-Ot
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Ida. the little 6-year- old daugh-
ter of Dr. Enloe, on b street south.
east, is suffering with scarlet fever.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
DIR. J. G.. ABERNETHY,
Dentist.

Up TO Date Dentistry.
Crown and Bridge Work that gives
satisfaction,
Plates that are guaranteed TO At.
Filings 49, Gold, Amalgam, Porce'
lain, lnlays, etc.
At prices consistent with good
workmanship.
Rooms over T. y. Coleman's
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
SINGING
ETA c. Dimes,

Pupils received at Hargrove Col.
lege. After October l, | will also
teach at Il. b. Luke's music store
Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
Are you going to the Dallas

Fair? If so please call phone 30,
for the bus, FINLEY 4 LIGHT.
0qtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
For a Good Cause.

Tire Home Mission Society Of
Garter avenue Methodist church,
will give a general supper on Main
street in the Wymore building,
Friday night Oct 4th. They will
also have on sale some nice quilts,
comforts and oil paintings The
ladies' are making desperate ef-
fort to pay of all indebtedness on
their parsonage and church. Every.
body come and help in this cause.
For SALE-At "A bargain, one
broom house, lot 75xl50. Also
one reom house with good storm
cellar. Both close in. Cash or
cattle. Apply to DR.. j f. Young
or Garrett & Bingham. l3 I'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

WANTED-The address of Mrs
Calven, formerly resided in Gaines
vile. Address p. o. Box l50,
Dallas, Texas. 9 I'm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
The Ohio Red Bird

The prettiest thing ever captur,
ed. Call and see it at the City
Livery Stable.
BOT Z. II. CATHEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

School books at j. B, Wall &
Co.'S. Book satchel free. 22tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
Grand
Recital
at KIOski
Opera House
Thursday, Oct. 3

Inc w oman IlOlnc MIS-
sion Society OF Broadway
Methodist church present
the following.
Program.
Music ..... ...... Ardmorc Orchestra
Waltz-Claudine .............. Glass
Recitation Too Late Tor the Train
................ Miss Clara Tat
Music-"Payana, Mandolins Misses
owen. Gross Randolph Guitars
Mrs H. " and ~ G. Wood
Music Magnolia Blossom Gee. Class
Recitation "Ow Baby" ..........
............ Miss stella Butcher
Piano Duct Charge OF the Uhlan's'
Bohm ..... Misses owen and Gross
Four Guitars--"Little Beauty Polka
Mrs Wood and Wood, Misses
Butcher and owen.
Music ......... ArdmOre Orchestra
Recitation What the Clock Saw
Observation-Disclosures. Miss Sullwnll
Piano SolC-"Lohengrin' -Leybach
Op. 125.........Mlss Mona Gross
Vocal Solo-"La Sevilla' Gee. Dessaucr
Miss Dimes
music .....'.......' OlaNa
Recitation The Massacre OF 20
roaster" ........F. Marion Crawford
Miss Louise Rouzie Smith.
Vocal Trio-"O, Restless Sea" ....
......... .............. Miss Dimes
Mess-s. Hendrix and Wood.
Rolicking Rube"-Mando-
lin.Misses Gross and Stillwell ;Gui.
tars, Mrs. Wood and Wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

For Rent-A suite of rooms up
stairs. R. ~. Randol. 29tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
FOR Sale.

TOT Sale.
Two young COWS and a Jersey heifel
Apply Whiteman Bros. 296t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

S, +. Jenkins, the big cash gro
Ger. is headquarters for cash buy
ers. 296t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
For Rent

4 four room house. Also stable
room for four horses. Apply to
l7tf Z. b. JOHNSON.
Wanted Young man to learn tel
egraphy and station work for rail
way service Tuition refunded if sit
uation not assigned.
Address Dallas Telegraph College,
Dallas. Texas. S-l21m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

j. b. Wall & Co., will give a
book satchel free with each lot of
books. 22tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Dizziness loss OF appetite flatulen.
cy and nausea are all connected with
dyspepsia or Indigestion. HERBlNE
will give prompt relief Price soc. W.B.
Frame. City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

j. b. Wall & Co, sell school
books. Book satchel free. 22tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

The boys from the United States
clerks Office went out last night to
a near by lake and brought down
ten green head ducks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03
JOHN KING & co.
com MISSION MERCHANT
Cotton Exchange)

IMembers New Orleans Cotton Exchanged
Direct to New Chicago and New York Con-
quotations orders solicited delivery
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

WANTED-Delivered at my bak'
cry on the evening of the Sth, 100
gallons of fresh sweet milk. Also
on the morning of the 9th, 100
gallons of fresh sweet milk
3 5t j. III SPEIGLE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

Those who use Charter Oak cook
stoves declare that cooking on
them is a positive pleasure. They
have always been the standard.
Bivens & Williams sell them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-10-03

WANTED Good solicitor, lady
or gentleman to take half interest
in nice paying business, small in
vestment. big quick profits, be
quick. \. NJ RusHER,
Westhoff Hotel, in Love building,
The age-herald., 1901-03-08

societies to make this convention the greatest and grandest yet held. President ]. w Sibley of Birmingham has already compiled a provisional programme in the shape of a soldiers marching order, and is unique in every particular.
 Some of the best known and most in huential speakers in the State are slated for addresses, and the present prospects of this convention promise to eclipse any previous held.
 Mir. William Shaw, treasurer of the United Society at Boston, Mass, will be present and deliver an address before the convention.
 One hundred and probably more dele gates are expected to attend and the homes of the citizens of the city have bean gladly given for the visiting dele gates.
 The convention met in Huntsville last year and in Montgomery two years pre- glad to entertain the convention, and this time every home in the city will be easy and readily accessible to the visiting dele gates. That hospitality for which Mont gomery Is noted will never be more fully demonstrated than on this occasion, and each society in the State Is urged to take this matter under consideration and send as many delegates possible to this con yention