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Pensacola-Net receipts, 5000; gross,
FO)0. Exports. France, 5000.
Galveston-Firm; middling, 8 Lice;
pet receipts, 7,179: gross, 7,179; sales.
G33; stock. 144,03S. Exports. Great
britain. 20.329; coastwise, 2,1S4; CONT
|Pent, 9.7S5
Norfolk-Steady; middling, SAc net
|fecfipts, 1,240; gross. 1,24O; sales, 2S3;
|stoclS. 39,084. Exports. -Coastwise, o.
HE.
Nominal; middling. SEC;
gross receipts, S45; stock, 1865.
Boston-Steady: middling, S5sc; net
\ eceipts, 81; gross, 1,4S1.
Wilmington-Firm; middling, Sc; net
Il eeeipts. 2,4S9; gross, 2,4S9: stock, 1876
n ladelphia-Quiet: middling,S 11-16:
ka 's'eip's' 100 gross LOO STOCK o.
E ayannah-Steady; middling, s 1-16c;
r. receipts, 2,004 gross, 1904; sales,
OF stock, 1929. Exports. -Coastwise
New Orleans-Quiet and steady: mid
ing, Sc: net receipts. 14.54S; gross, IA
~ sales, 1850; stock, 344. 4S9 Exports
4 oastwise, 1,097; continent, 1850
Mobile-Quiet; middling, Sc; net re-
eipts' LII; gross, 1,211; sales, 100;
8tock, 30, 1853.
Memphis-Firm; middling, Sc; net re-
&elpts, l0O1; gross, 2.6O6; sales, LOO;
Il stock, 99.14S.
,A5ugusta-Quiet and steady: mid
tldhs, o-16ci net receipts, $50: gross,
809o. sales. 1893; stock, 53.12S. III
,harleston-Firm; middling, 5 Lice
e1 receipts, 1927; gross, 1927; stock.
tlneinnati-steady; middling. Size
9 81 receipts, 2SS; gross, 2Ss; stock, 49,
aLoulsVille-Firm; middling, SIC.
81 Louis-Quiet; middling, 1-16c;
90. receipts, $50; gross, 1859 stock,
houston-steady; middling, SIC: net
sto oelDts, 1851; gross, 1857; sales, 1924;
New York-Quiet; middling. 8 9-16c;
IT,. i,ecelpts, $50. gross, $500: sales. 340
o gTh' llr82S. Exports. Great Britain,
Sro, continent. I ,469.
c iotal to-day-Net receipts. &c, 6S7:
c "eat Britain 24,29O; France. 5000;
c,elhent, l2,254; stock, 7S5,24S.
n c.~ouiSoldated-Net receipts, 55.96S;
mr. ar britainl 45,5S2: France, 21,95O;
A m 9 9'a since Sept. met receipts, g.
20 Great Britain. 1926, 65S
''''e' o9r9i9; continent. 1,S44,147.
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| Have for Sale

$1,000 state of Georgia AZ per cent.
bonds, due 1915.
10000 TalIaferro county, Georgia, ~
per cent. bonds.
$4,000 city of Dublin, Georgia, per
cent. bonds.
10000 Darlington. S. c., ~ per cent.
bonds
10000 Bennettsville, S. c., 6 per cent.
bonds.
$4,000 Augusta. Ga. I per cent. bonds.
10000 Augusta Gas Light Company s
per cent. bonds.
JOHN W. DICKEY,
Augusta, Ga.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-11
COTTON.

Spot cotton closed steady, with sales
BY factors of 376. The demand was fair
Receipts 1904 against 4,725 last year
rhe receipts at the ports showed an
Increase, but this did not have any
Ereat depressing effect because, of the
Frmness of spot holders here and in the
Interior. In the f. o. b. the demand was
brOderate, though considerable business
WAS done during the early hours at the
highest price of the day. The ruling
quotations We're for fair good middling,
~ to 9-16c, and good middling, S3s to
7-16c. Cotton futures at New York
teady 1 point up to points off
The following were the official spot
quotations al the close of the market
It the Cotton Exchange to-day:
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-11
Plant System
of Railways.

Trains meridian Tmeone Hour Slower Than
- DOWN. Effective an 1902 READ 4
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-11

MURPHY & Co., INC,
Board of Trade Building, Savannah.
Favaee leased wires direct to New
Aork, Chicago aad New Orleans. :
COTTON, STOCKS AND GRAIN.
New York ONCE. No. 81 Broadway.
omces in principal cities throughout
ene south. Write for o,E Market Manual
sno book containing instruction for
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-11
TRADE AND FINANCE
COTTON RALLIES AFTER An OPEN
No DIP AND CLOSES STEADY.
SLIGHT CHANGE IN FUTURES.
...,,s FIRMLY HELD, WITH HOLD
Frs INSISTING FOR ASKED
PRICES.

m,rnentine Firm mt 42Ac, With the
Demand GOod-Rosins Firm, With
. In to $1.43-LOcnl and TeIe-
graphic Markets.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-02-11

Through Pullman Sleeping Car Serv-
Ice to North, East and West. and to
Florida.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

The order OF the mystic triple links, al
though not a creation OF antiquity. has by
its progression during nearly 100 years in
america, says the Rochester Union and
Advertiser" become an international fig
ure of great prominence and Importance
and now stands out in bold relief as the
strongest frateTnal society numerically in
the world, and continues to forge fur
thcr and further ahead as years roll on.
It's grand work in the field Of brothcrly
love has made it's escutcheon shine
brighter and brighter. and now there is
no place on earth where its principles are
not known and approved OF ana its ensign
is seen floating from the citade!s Of al
most every nation under the sun, and its
name has become a household word in the
home circle Of both the rich and the poor,
and its membership includes both the high
and the low, from the peasant to the
wieldcr of the sceptcr one wonders, as
he pauses on his onward march, and gaZe5
through the dim vista of the past, bow
this wonderful progress has been made.
The humble men who conceived and
brought into being this powerful organ
ization little dreamed of the important
step they were taking, or that they we're
sowing seed that would bring forth n
giant among secret societies. and one
that would before 4 century old, be a
leader in almost every land. From Maine
10 California, from mountain top to val
ley can be seen men wearing the mystic
emblem OF the triple links, and now from
this side of the Atlantic it has reached
the shores OF the Old World, and its pro-
tecting arm is being con- !nuaily extend
ed over new territory. and the sun never
sets upon the broad field Of its opera
lions. Such Is Odd Fellowship today. and
when the present century is closed it
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS.

1t is with great pleasure that, at the
end Of another Pythian period, l am able
to report another increase in member
ship in this domain. The general financial
standing Of the subordinate lodges is, with
few exceptions, very encouraging and
shows steady progress, Notwithstanding
the many calls on them for the relief of
sick brethren and the widows and orphans.
In my visits to the various lodges l have
also noted that many OF them have pro-
cured new paraphernalia; all OF the lodges
are out of debt. and the general outlook
for the future is most satisfactory.
There are now nineteen subordinate
lodges, and the total Pythian membership
is 1910. This is a gain for the year OF
eighty-nine. During the year 100 new mem
bers were initiated, twenty-five old mem
bers were reinstated. and twenty-one were
admitted by card; eighty eight were sus-
pended, twenty-five died, and eight with
drew. The subordinate lodges now have on
hand $S,759.33, a gain of 81 ,007.32 over last
year. The order is in excellent condition.
From reports received from Grand Keep
er of Records and Seal II. Shaffner, of the
domain of California, | have been assured
that the conditions under which the Su-
preme Lodge accepted the invitation to
meet in San Francisco in 1902 will be full
filled The convention will meet August
u, 1902. and he assures me that the rail-
road fare by the lines entering the city
will be quoted at not more than 5000
from Chicago and return, with choice of
routes in either direction. with a posi-
bility of even a lower rate. | have no
doubt that any one who takes this trip
will be amply compensated. | would like
to see competing uniform company go
from this domain
In examining the books of the keepers
of records ana seal of the various sub
ordinate lodges l found much to compli-
ment in them, especially the attendance
of the officers. many of whom had been
present at every meeting and some had
served their lodge faithfully for over a
quarter Of a century.
The attendance of the members of the
relief bureau has been excellent. with the
exception of the representatives of a few
lodges, who have been conspicuous by their
absence. Much good has been accomplished
by the bureau. and the lodges should re-
quirc their representatives to attend to
their duty. HARRY J. GASSON.
Grand X. of r. and S.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
STATE OF THE UNIFORM RANK.

In the annual report of Grand Chan
celior Wiber, of the knights of Pythias.
which was submitted last week. occurred
a tribute to the military rank in this
district. The grand chancellor says:
The military rank, to which our
chivalric order owes much of its ad-
vancement and progress, is. l am happy
to say, in a more active and prosperous
condition than it was this time last year
| have always taken a deep interest in
this branch of Pythianism and have
helped it whenever and wherever l could
1T has been my observation, and
think the experience of all who have
been directly connected with military
bodies, that they will lanSuish unless
there is something to work for; some
competitive drill; some encampment;
something that will inspire the members
and cause them to renew their interest
in the work. 1t is under these encour-
aging influences that military companies
wax strong and flourish.
Lodges do not realize the full value
of the rank to them. Its public displays
of many kinds have been of signal bene-
fit, and the very best advertisement that
the order has ever had.
There should be an effort on the part
of our lodges to fill up the ranks of the
existing companies and to push forward
the organization of others in our new
lodges. Now is the very time to be ac-
tive. The approaching national encamp-
ment at San Francisco should serve as
a fresh stimulus.
The competitive drill between the sew
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
THE MASONIC FAIR.

The Masonic Fair and Exposition Will
| open at Convention Hall April II. There
| is every prospect that it will be COM
plete success.
The fair will be conducted by the board
of control, headed By Frank H Thomas.
The director general will have general
supervision over and management of the
fair, subject to the approval of the execu-
tive committee. He will have charge OF
the booths and assign the same to the
several Masonic bodies. Almas Temple
Mystic Shrine, and the Chapters of the
Eastern Star. and the assignment and al
lotment of space in the fair room to such
other persons as may desire to contribute
or exhibit for the benefit of the fair. He
is to direct what articles are to be placed
on sale at the several booths, and in what
manner the same shall be disposed of for
the best interests of the fair. He cares
FOR all articles contributed or purchased,
and makes purchases of all supplies found
necessary from time to time TO replenish
the booths, or that may be absolutely
needed in the proper conduct and manage
ment of the fair. He is to cause suitable
acknowledgment to be made of all cash
or merchandise contributed to the fair,
enter the same in books kept for that pur-
pose. and publish the receipt of all dona-
lions at least once in the city press. He
also has charge of the employment of all
necessary paid help, and, with the general
secretary, is to provide for any and all
special schemes that may be deemed ad
visable for the best interests CT the en-
ter2-ise
The executive committee consists OF
President Frank II. Thomas and Vice
President Samuel c. Palmer &C the board
of control. the director general General
Secretary S. NJ. Ryder. General Counsel
]. J. Darlington. and the chairmen OF all
committees. This committee will carry
on and manage the fair for the best in
terests of the project in view. namely, tho
raising of funds to be applied to the build
ing of national Masonic temple
The executive committee is to meet at
least once in two weeks. and more fire.
quently at the discretion of its chairman.
or upon the written request of five or
more members of the committee. the
chairman determining the time and place
OF such meeting. This committee consists
of well-known members of the Masonic
fraternity. many OF them prominently con-
nected with the highly successful fair or
1895. HARRY STAMFORD,
Director General
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
ANCIENT ORDER HIBERNIANS.

The Irish-Americans OF Washington
will celebrate the birthday anniversary of
Robert Emmett at National Rifles Arm
DRY, Ninth and G Streets, en- Sunday
evening. March 2.
The work on the st. Patrick's Day SOU
venir, which will be distributed by the
Hibernians on the evening OF the banquet,
Is proving great success. The price at
the banquet will be $3.50 per plate. All
Ancient Order members are earnestly re-
quested to be present. The best talent,
both musical and oratorical, has been Sc
cured.
The fourth annual entertainment given
by Division No. 6, in Northeast Temple.
was 4 grand success. Mr. p. T. Moran
delivered a forceful address, after which
a choice programme was rendered Dane
ing closed the evenings enjoyment.
st. Bridget's Division OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary celebrated the feast OF their
patron saint by giving a complimentary
entertainment. Rev. Father O'Brien, pas
tor of st. Peters. made the principal ad-
dress. He dwelt particularly en- the life
and character of st. Bridget, and compli-
mented the work OF the Ladies' Auxiliary
for the interest they have taken in church
work. Able addresses were also made by
Mr.. Rosa F. Downing. Rev. Father Gal
lam and National Treasurer p. I. Moran
Altogether the affair proved eminently
successful, and reflected great credit on
the auxiliary.-The New Century.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
KNIGHTS o. COLUMBUS.

Potomac Council will meet at Macca-
bee Temple next Wednesday.
At the meeting CT Washington Council
to be held next TUESDAY the work of the
first degree will be exe-uplified to quite
d number of candidates, after which there
will be an interesting social session and
an entertainment given by Prof. l.. T..
Cannon and members of the Knights OF
Columbus choir.
The New Century" SAYS: 1.-The enter
taiaIncnt given by Potomac Council no.
1873. was ono long to be remembered ny
the membership, the occasion being spe-
cial meeting for the purpose of bringing
the members together in closer bonds OF
unity. and also to signaiiZc the esteem
and affection Of the members for the relir-
ing Grand Knight, T. NJ. Ring. and Tor
the treasurer. John J. Sheehy. Grand
knight William b. Reilly opened the
meeting in few appropriate remarks
after which he introduced the State CHAP
lain. Rev Father Eugene A. Hannah.
Father Hannah delivered very eloquent
ard forceful address on the duties anu
obligations of the members toward eacn
other, and the imperative necessity OF
selecting capable and efficient ofilcers IL
the order is to be perpetuated- Mr.. Thomas
?. Rooney, In behalf Of the Council. and as
chairman of the committee, then pre-
scented Past Grand Knight T. NJ. KING
with a solid gold hunting case watch as
n mark of appreciation for his services
Is an officer for the past eighteen months.
MIR. Ring. in behalf CT the Council, then
presented John ]. Sheehy, the treasurer,
with q beautiful fountain pen. which was
accepted by Mr.. Sheehy in his usual mod
est manner
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
THEY DID THE WORK.

The committees in charge of the en-
campment OF the Department of the Poto-
mac this week were: Credentials-B. p.
Entrikin, assistant adjutant general;
Fred H. Smith, Richard Bennett. John S.
Hoover and Rudolph Ulmer Address of
department Misunderstanding Hen
bricks, William Gibson, J. NJ. Pipes, NJ.
Emmett Urell, Jerome b. Burke, Robert
Grant, and George Smith. Employment
committee-Maricn T. Anderson, Joseph
A Sparks, Thomas II. Martin, William F.
Reed, and W. II. Grimshaw. Relief. Z.
Hart, James Z. McCabe, Charles Mat
thews, George w. Fletcher. and James H.
Brooks Report OF assistant adjutant
goreral-Gilbert NJ. Hustled, B. F. Chase,
L. Vanderhoef, J. Tyler Powell. and T. A.
Haradon. Report of assistant quarter
master general-Abram Hart, Thomas
Calver, Fred G. Calvert, y. II. Miller. and
II. Romeyn. Report OF council of admin
istratiOn-George H. Slaybaugh, \. II. G.
Richardson. Hiram buckingham, Newton
Fcrree, and T. b. Crisp. Report of medi-
cal director-A. E. Johnson. H. S. Stew
ems, Harvey V. Cotton, J. II. McKelvey.
and Lewis Mundheim. Report OF depart
ment chaplain-William Hunter Myers,
William II. Honn, r. II. Marcellus, f. L.
McKenna, and a. p. Tasker. Report of
department inspector-John s. Walker, A.
c. Irvine, Is. +. Brockett, ID. w. Peach,
and Thomas s. Kelley. Report OF judge
advocate-E. j. Sweet George II. French
J. NJ. Dalzell, J. L. Thornton, and Convis
Parker. Report of chief mastering Off
cer-A. A. Maxim, Lawrence Wilson,
Frederick T. Bckford, Christopher Storm
and S. c. Robb. Resolutions-Nathan
DickfOrd, S. S. Burdett 4. f. Dinsmore,
Newton NJ. Brooks, George Z. CorsOn,
Harrison Dingman, and Benjamin f.
Hawkes.. Report OF committee on legisla-
tion-Calvin Farnsworth, James Wood, L.
a. Wilbur, William II. Anderson, and T.
W. West. Relations with Sons of Vet
crans-A. II. Frear. c. f. benjamin.
George r. Ferguson. George Z. Davis, and
Charles +. Keefer. The committee or
legislation is as follows: b. +. Bingham.
chairman; John NJ. Keogh. George II.
Slaybaugh, John J. Freeland, II. 4. CO.
baugh, S f. Faunce. J. l.. Davenport, +.
J. Young, w. II. Liverpool, b. +. Graham,
J. r. Hayes, J. z. Snow. d. W. Classic
Edward Webster, Jacob Moore. \. b.
Grunwcll. L. J. Sweet, and c. X. Doug
lass Committee on arrangements
Thomas S. Hopkins, chairman: H. L.
johnson, Abram Hart, L. p. Williams. c.
NJ. Robinson, j. l.. Davenport, Calvin
George W. Hazer. John Nc
Elroy, Nathan Bickford, Ivory q. Kim
bali, and Frank L. Campbell
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS OF THE DISTRICT

the inner band, the inscription, From
Abbie to Flo" When questioned as to
how the ring came into his possession
he told story about a dead body which
was found in one of the canyons in Ely
sian Park, Los Angeles, and said that he
found the ring on the finger Of the dead
man and appropriated it TO his own use.
An investigation followed, and 1t was as
certained that the body found in the PARK
could not be that of Petersen, for the rea-
son that from all appearances it had laih
in the park for more than a year while
Petersen had only been missing n little
more than a month. What the Odd rel
lows started to find out is. where did
Peters get possession of Petersen ring
Investigation at Los Angeles showed that
Petersen was a very peculiar character
He was working there as a house painter,
and always attended lodge in fine
dress suit In fact, during the day time
he wore jumper and overall, but when
the stars came out Petersen appeared on
the streets in up-tc-date clothing he
was often pointed out as one OF the best
dressed men in Les Angeles. The Lodge
Echoes says: Taken as a whole, the
disappearance OF X. +. Petersen is one
of the most mysterious cases that has
ever come before the |. o. o. F. in the
West
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
He IS A VETERAN.

Grand Representative F. A. Stier
Joined the order April %, 1860, and Will
consequently soon reach his forty-frst
year of membership. Beacon Lodge, to
which he belongs, will be fifty-seven years
old in September next. DR.. Sitter is a
native Of the State of Maryland; came to
Washington in September, 1888, and be-
came a salesman in dry goods establish
ment. In 1873 he entered the Second Ma
tional Bank as bookkoeper, remaining
with that institution until February, 1880,
when he resigned TO become cashier Of
the Lincoln National Bank at its organ
ization. Grand Representative sitter unit
ed with the order of odd Fellows in 1860
being initiated in Beacon Lodge, no. i,
April %, of that year; was admitted to
the Grand Lodge July, 1863; entered Col
umbian EncamDmcnt in 1862, the Grand
Encampment in 1854, and has been Il con-
tinuous active member of both branches.
He is an active member Of the Rcbekah
Degree. also of the Patriach Militant, l.
o. o. I. In July, 1859. he was selected
to represent this jurisdiction in the Sow
creign Grand Lodge and entered that body
as one OF its members September 10, 1883,
in the city OF Columbus Ohio, and has
been reelected each term since to pres
ent date, having in that time represented
this jurisdiction annually in the Assembly
Of the Supreme body in ten different
cities Of cur country. commencing with
Columbus, Ohio. and meeting thereafter
in Topeka, Kan, ST. Louis, Mo. Portland.
Ore. Milwaukee, Wis, Chattanooga,
Tenn, Atlantic City, y. J.. Dallas. Texas,
Springfield, III. Boston. Mass, Detroit.
Mich, Richmond, Va, and Indianapolis,
Ind.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
THE MISSING LODGES.

-, !,
Inc regular roster oil Masonic iodseS OF
the District shows that Nos. :. G. 5, and
Is are omitted from the list. Although
The highest numbered ledge is William X.
e;.,uI-. ~, On -, ,,., r,,,,. ,-,r,, II,
'on' " "'' '-'i u -
the INST. Inc eNnlaratlch oi tha MISSING
numbers Will he Of interest. The lodge
formerly DESIGNATED as No. was AleXan-
dri, prool-, I o1-a and hold its meetings
.,,.;. ~, !, So,
~ 'ne GU! u -, = - li,.' "a, r.
iis' iiioMn a. - - ,-ll -, "
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

cral companies of the military rank at
Marshall Hail. under the direction of the
Grand Lodge committee, was a complete
success. The drill served the purpose
of awakening activity and friendly rivalry
among the various companies. In order
that the good work thus inaugurated
should not be lost, l unhestitatingly rec
ommend an appropriation for similar
| contest this coming year"
The Uniform Rank, knights of Pythias,
| is represented by several companies in
the District of Columbia L. R. which is
divided into two battalions OF four COM
panies each. The local Uniform Rank
makes fine showing in all of its street
parades. and the different companies have
| lately been playing an interesting part in
the ampltfed degree work in some of the
subordinate lodges. The uniform is a pc
cuilarly striking one, and the District
! regiment CT soidierIy knights. With way-
ing plumes, shining helmets. and hand
some uniforms, always attracts much at
| tention when it appears for escort duty
or review.
Col Harry Coggins, the commanding Of
fcer of the District regiment Uniform
Rank. Knights of Pythias. is a gallant ex-
Union soldier, as well as q pythian vet
eran of many years standing. He is a
native Of Maryland. and obtained his edu-
cation in the Baltimore common schools.
He was employed in that city in 1851,
when he promptly became active in rails
ing troops for the Union army. In 1862
he received from the Governor of the
State an unsolicited commission as sec
ond lieutenant in Company F. Sixth Mary
land Regiment, with which he served I'M
til January IL, 1865 when. on account OF
wounds received in action, he was hon.
orally mustered out of service. While in
the service he received promotions as
first lieutenant and captain OF the same
company. He participated in nearly all
the battles of the Army of the Potomac.
was four times wounded in the service
at Opequan Creek West Virginia at the
battle of the Wilderness, at Cold Harbor,
and Cedar Greek. After recovering from
his wounds, he became connected with
the militia OF the State of Maryland in
which he received three commissions as
captain major. and lieutenant colonel in
the Tenth Maryland Regiment. He be-
came Knight of Pythias while living at
Towsontown. Nd. passed through the
grades of the subordinate lodge and rep
resented his lodge in the Grand Lodge of
Maryland. In 1872 he moved to this city.
and became member of Excelsior Lodge.
No. II. and is still a member of said
lodge. He Joined Washington Division,
No. /, Uniform Rank, knights of Pyth-
las, District of Columbia and was its
captain from 1885 to 1891. In the latter
year he was elected lieutenant colonel Of
the rlFst Regiment, ana subsequently, in
1893. he was elected colonel of the same
regiment, which position he has ably
filled ever since. He was chairman of the
committee of entertainment OF the Su-
preme Lodge in 1894. Colonel Ccggins is
held in much esteem both in and-out OF
the fraternity. AS colonel he has ex-
hibited high soIdierly qualities and has
his regiment in good condition He is
chairman of the Grand Lodge committee
on the Uniform Rank