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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
CITY BONDS SOLD.
Forty Thousand Dollars Worth Divided
Between Local Bidders. -

Forty Thousand Dollars Worth Divided
Between Local Bidders. -.
Yesterday the Sinking Fund Commits
sioners, Charles @. Kurtz, Peter j. Ford and
Alfred d. Moore; the finance committee of
City Council, James Kane, Thomas NJ.
Monaghan and Hamilton Stewart; City
Treasurer Seth H. Feaster and Clerk of
Council William L. Hamann held special
meeting in Treasurer Feaster's Office and
opened bids for 900 worth of Whining
ton city per cent bonds. 1t was the first
official act of Mr.. Ford, the new Sinking
Fund commissioner. The following bids
were received:
Equitable Guarantee and Trust CO.
premium, $2,624, being rate of 106.58.
IL, l.. Evans d Co.-lOS3S for 5000.
Scott y Co. premium, $2,O6s, being a
rate of 1O5.17.
premium, 81, $50 on So, eco, being a rate of
1866.
Tho contract was awarded as follows
$50, 600 to the Equitable Guarantee and
Trust Co.. and 5000 to Evans II Co. Sut.
ton ~ Brogden specified in their bid that il
was only Cor the full amount, but us they
evidently bid only on $25, 600, the bid of the
Equitable was regarded us the highest on
the whole amount. The Sinking Fund Com
missioners, councilmen and other Officials
were grutified to know that such good offer
We're made and that the sale resulted in sucl
a satisfactory manner.
The bonds will date from June 1st, 1902
in denominations of $50, or nultipleE
thereof, and bear per cent interest, paya
BILE semi annually on April 1st and October
LIST, and will mature as follows: $500 or
October 1st, 1926; $50, 100 on April LIST, 1927. A
certified check for two per cent of the bic
dence of good faith Settlement is to b
made at or before noon on June 9th. .
The principal Of the bonds resulting from
the sale will be divided between two cit!
departments, S25, 90 going to the Street ant
Sewer Department for street and sewer i'm
provcments during the current year, anC
| $4,000 for the Board of Park Commits
sioners, for park improvements this year
City Council will take the premium.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
aratns.

BICKTA-In this city, on May 2lth, I9c2, Rose.
wife OF Charles +. Bickta,
BRYAN-on May 2lth, 1902, Elizabeth A. NJ,
wife nj Mahlon Bi!Ha.'
CHAMBERS-In Newark, on NAV 2ist 1902.
Jennie lee Chambers age 10 months weeks
Youngest daughter OF Nilbfrt ", ana Lydia ].
Chambers
DOoRDAN--In this city, on Nsy sBlh, 1902,
William !. noordnn, HgG 81 years.
FERGUSON -OntMay sd, 1892, Margaret Fer
guson. in her sitA yens.
FORD-ln this city, on May 2jth, 1862, Mildred
L., daughter OF Charles G. and susan Ford, in
iIcr 18th year.
GRAY-In this city on May goth, 1902, Chandler
Gray, aged ~ years A..
WILL Near ST. Joseph's OH May 2jth. 1902
Margaret Ann Howell, wiicot William Howell,
uged u years
INDERLIElt-In this city. on May cath, 1904
Homer d. infant son OF Homer ID. and Emily
". lnterled, aged months,
LYNAM--In this city on May l3d, 1902, Mary v.
Lyman. wife of Frank +, lSna1n
NCoS-ln this city, OIL My 2-i, 1907, Patrick II.
Noon.
PRETTYMAN- this city, on May 18th. 1907,
laurn b., wife OF John T. frsttylnan N her
S7th year.
TRISSL ER-ln this cityon MAJ IA, 1867, josef h.
son Of Joseph u. ami lila !. Irlsslur.
wELplN-ln Philadelphia, on May nd 1902
Amor j., husband Of the late Reteeca Neldn
aged 80 years
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
MEAT RIOTERS DISPERSED.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Chicago, ILL.,, May 2s.--An attempt by
strikers to curtail the meat supply of DOWN
town hotels and restaurants was frustrated
early today by the police.
Responding TO Il riot call, patrol wagon
filled with policemen, in charge of Capt.
Gibbons and Lieut.. Cudmore, dashed over
the bridge leading to the Northwestern
Station. Then the police jumped from tho
wagon and charged a crowd of striking
teamsters, who had surrounded four drivers
for Swift h Co. and threatened them with
bodily injury, The crowd dispersed, and
in short time Capt. Gibbons men were
in full possession. There were no arrests,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
OFFERED ELEPHANT BEER.
The Animal seeminEly became Offended,
and Knocked Joseph Blunt Down aud
Then Crushed Him to Death.


and Knocked Joseph Blunt Down aud
Then Crushed Him to Death.
Associated Press Dispatch Dy special Wires.
New York, May %. Tops,
female elephant of the Fdrepaugn g.
Sells Circus, killed u man today, at
the showgrounds of tho circus, I'M
Brooklyn,
The victim was was Joseph Blunt of
Fort Wayne. Ind. He went 10 the
elephants enclosure, where The animals
were waiting for their breakfast, and
each stuck out his trunk to shake
hands, as Blunt passed down in front
of them, it being the custom of the
trainers to salute each elephant with
gentle tap. Blunt had beer glass
in his hand; and when he approached
Tops, he showed it ut her, instead OF
giving the usual greeting. This act
seemed to offend the great beast. In
an instant she seized the man with
her trunk; and after hurting him
violently to tho ground. knelt on him
and crushed him to death.
Keepers came to the rescue too late
They drove Tops back, and removed
the body.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
DOPER.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal.
Dover, May 2s.--Rohert Sipple has bought
the Louis Schabinger farm, near Little
Greek, for 800.
Alexander NJ. DAILY, trustee, has sold
property of Isaac johnson, near Dinah's
Corner. to 1snac l.. and Cove 5. Johnson
for II, 1926, and property of George W. and
Amy Bliss, in North Murderkill hundred,
to John b. Hutton for $500.
State senator Stephen Slaughter, Arley B.
Mugee and L. L. Jones have purchased the
naptha yacht Runaway from New Jersey
men. The boat will carry pleasure parties
on st. Jones River She is AZ feet long and
II feet beam, and has n 12-horse-powe
engine. She will carry Is persons.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
PYLE DIVORCE CASE.


Return of Commissioner Prickett is
Against Granting Mrs. Pyle's Petition.
Publication was ordered in the Superior
Court so terday in divorce case of Gheretein
Y. Pyle vs.. DIR. Joseph p, Pyle. The case
has been pending since the November term,
lH00, and William 5. Prickett has been tine
commissioner to take testimony. Mrs. Pyle
was represented by Herbert II. Ward and
Francis NJ. Walker. DIR. Pyle was at first
represented by Peter l.. Cooper, Jr., md
Bince Mr.. Cooper's death, his counsel has
been William II. Head,
The return of the commissioner was
against granting Mrs. Pyle's petition for n
divorce. Mrs. pyla's attorneys will probably
file exceptions to the return in few days.
The case has been one of the longest on
record.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

While John Collins, colored, was driving
across the Delaware railroad tracks short
distance north of Townsend shortly before
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, his wagon
was struck by the Norfolk and New York
express train due in the city at 8 o'clock
and he was thrown some distance and in
stantly killed. Arthur Guessiord, n boy
who WINS with him, jumped and escaped in
jury. The horses cleared the track and were
not much hurt. Collins body was taken to
Townsend. He was employed on Thomas
]. Lattonus' furm.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
rn.e,l a. Girl. Goes to Prison.

a. NJ. Palmer of CoatesviIlc, Pa, the man
who posed as II mnidnn with matrimonial
tendencies, and secured from five guilelcss
philadelphRns, who We're looking for wives,
various s,nll sums of money ranging from
$40 10 SIS, pleaded guilty before Judge Nc
Phnrson in the United States District Court
Philadelphia, Tuesday, 10 II charge Of devils
ing a schcu;e to defraud by use of the United
States mails, and was sentenced TO imprison-
inent for six months. Palmer was partloned
a few months ugo while serving ii term III
the New Castla County Jail for Stealing a
horse and buggy.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
cooch., nri,lrc Monumcnt Erorcl..s

The Historical Society of Delaware has
issued the proceedings Mt the invoking
of the Cooch's Bridge monument in
pamphlet form, corresponding with other
publications. of the society. The frontis-
piece comprises pictures of the monu-
mcnt, and of Howard DeEiaven Ross, .Ir. ,
and Francis Allyn Cooch, Jr., the children
who unveiled it.. There are also portraits of
Mrs. Elizabeth Clarke Churchman, the
secretary of the joint committee, and Chief
Justice Charles b. Lore, j. Wilkins Cooch
and Howard DeHavcn Ross, the committee
of arrangements and views of Cooch's
Bridge. The exercises took place September
I'd, 1901, as the anniversary Of the day hen
the Stars and Stripes were first unfurled in
battle in III.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Associated Press DiSoEtsl ~ Sp-nN ylrsL
Philadelphia. PA. May 27.-wheat. re. lower:
No. Pennsylvania In export elevator, 81 eas0c.
No. req spot in export elevator. SileaSSc.
Corn steady; No . for local trade. ia,a5S1Ic
Onts unchanged; No. 2 white clipped, 5c.
Bran, firm; winter IN bulk, s40.Gpa2i. 20; spring
In sacks S10.J0a2l.00.
Butter. rm. good dcmand extra Western
creamery, 20, C.. de- nearby prints, 23e.
Eggs, rrln. purd Uemnnd; fresh nearby, TIC,
loss oil do, Hcsteru ise., loss on; do. South
western, l5c; uu. southern, Ice.
Refined sugars. steady,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

slorian Aust, aged As years, unmarried,
boarding ut No. 25 East Twenty-seconu
street, was choked to doath yesterday
about IL O'Clock while eating piece of
meat. A little girl in the house Jaw the
man choking and ran upstairs and notified
her mother. but when the latter reached the
room in which the man had been eating
she found him dead. Dr. Worthington was
summoned, but Ehis services were not re.
quired.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
A TEACHER STRICKEN.

Miss Elizabeth j. Lewis Sustains a Stroke
of Paralysis.
Miss Elizabeth ]. Lewis, a teacher at the
High School, sustained a slight stroke of
paralysis yesterday morning at No. 1913
Trenton place, whern she resides. it Is not
known at what time sls was stricken. About
$50 O'Clock she was found In her room on
the floor near the bed by member of the
household
DR.. Evan g. Shortiidge was summoned.
He said the stroke affected her left side, but
thought she would recover. This is her first
stroke.
Miss Lewis has been teacher in the
public schools for a number of years. She
was the teacher of pedagogy before going
to the High School.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
members Of constitutional Convention.

:. The committee of arrangements for
the meetings of the members of
the Constitutional Convention has
arranged for the sixth annual din
ucr to be given at the Hotel Rich
ardson, Dover Wednesday evening,
June 4th. A large attendance is de.
sired, rs the report of tho commit
tee on the publication of debates is to
be received. The committee of arrange
ments comprises WOODBURY. Martin,
George II. Murray and j. Wilkins
Cooch.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Associated Press Dispatch BY SpeciRl Wires.
Philadelphia, Pa, May 2S.-!The steam
ship BelgenIand, which arrived from Liver
pool last night, docked today, and local
police officials searched the vessel TO ascer-
tain If any members of the Hunnbert family,
alleged Paris swinders, were aboard. After u
careful investigation, all passengers were
allowed to lnnd, being assured that none of
the persons wanted WINS on the ship.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

The following chnngee in sularies Of Della
ware postmusters, to take effect July LIST,
were announced at the postotiice Depart
mcnt, in Washington, yesterday: Increases
S1,5OG; Milford, 81 500 to l,sOO; New
Castle, $1.2OOt to 81, 800. Decreases -Dela-
ware City, 81, 400 TO Sl,300; Middletown,
81, 100 to 81, Goo.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

ssociated Press Disratcn by Special Wires.
Middletown, o., May 2S.-Paul j. Sorg,
former Congressman and nulti-millionaire
tobacco manufacturer, died this morning,
after an illness Of several years duration.
He was 90 years old, and leaves widow, a
son ard a daughter. The deceased had
very humble beginning in life, receiving
his education IN the night schools of Gin
cinnati lie served two terms in Congress,
succeeding the late Hon. George Houck.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
THE INJURED ARE IMPROVING.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
New York, May 2S.-All of the persons in
jured by the collapse of a temporary street
bridge at Fifth avenue and Eighteenth streG,.
last evening, while the parade in honor "
the French visitors was passing, were said
today to be improving.
One man was killed, and 100 persons were
injured
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
THE NEW LIGHTING COMPANY.
1t is a Delaware Corporation, and TIL
Incorporatocs Are WiImingtonians.

1T Is q DeInWRrp NOfpOfntIOnl and ING
incorporates Are WiImingtonians.
The American Lighting Co., limited,
which has received from the Street and
Sewer Department three-year con-
tract for lighting portions of Whining
ton with gas lamps, is u Delaware
corporation.
The company's certificate of incorpo-
ration, which was filed with the re-
corder of deeds March Goth, 1902, state
that the incorporators are Charles M.
Curtis Jonathan II. Brown and Jesse
Sharp, all of Wilmington. Its author
lied capital stock is 500, 900, and the
amount of paid-up stock at which the
company may commence business is
fixed at 81, 900.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Tho Medical Examining Bonrd represent
ing the Homeopathic Medical Society of
Delaware State and Peninsula will meet at
the office of the secretary, DIR. c. NJ.
Almond, 9l3 Tatnall street, on juno 18th,
18th and 10th, for the purpose of examining
candidates who may desire a license to
practice medicine and surgery in this State
in conformity with the law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Mellor Bains have
issued invitations for the wedding of their
daughter, Clara, TO Q. William Prettyman,
the ceremony to take place on Tuesday,
June 10th, at O'Clock, in st. Martins
Church, Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Both Miss
Bains and MIR; Prettyman are well-known
they have been regular visitors for several
summers past. They will reside at Carlisle,
Ibn
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

City Auditor John Boughman has COM
pleted the work of adding the city assesa-
inent. The totals are as follows: City thn
total OF real estate, Si3, 2i7.3I5; school,
$50, 733, SOS, which shows that real estate to
the value Of $51a,7s0 is owned by coiored
people, who are exempt from paying school
taxes,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

The rural free delivery routes will be
established in Delaware July 1st, ls follows
BridEeyille, Sussex county-Two carriers
length of routes, 441s miles; Graa covered,
number of houses on routes, 2O9; pos offices
nj SCOTS and Oakel to be discontinued
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Edward Conner, aged 10 years, had
the little finger Of his right hand
mashed yesterday while at work ct
the plant of the Delaware Hard Fibre
90. He was removed to the Hom9o-
pathic Hospital in the Phoenix ambu-
lance. The finger had to be amputated.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Lindley c. Kent. receiver of the f. n.
ClyIuer Co., will on June I'd. offer tor sne
the machinery and other contents of tho
building, northeast corner uf Third and
Orange streets, together with the uneollacted
book accounts. ......
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

George Lightcap OF the Atwood weldin
farm, Brandywine hundred, has reported to
the police that his son Harry Disappeared
from home nirsdy. Inc TOY is ID years
of age, weighs III pounds, is i've feet tall
and was dressed in his wursing clothes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

The a.years-old daughter Of John Penneil
Of gl1 Maple street, fell into well in West
End Park, Broome street yesterday after
noon. The patrol wagon removed the dead
-ody 10 her parents home.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires.
Detroit. Mich, May Is. The postotiice at
Trenton, Il village III miles IRON here, was
robbed of over S1,W0 in cash and stamps
last night. The sale was ol ened By work
ing the combination. The robbers left no
clue
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Walter J.. Mains Big Fashion Plate Shows
will exhibit on the Lancaster uycnuc grounds
vance agent ind stan was in the city scster-
duy billing the SHOW
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

The entries Tor the coming horse show ara
exceedingly gratifying 10 thu management.
The list ia !lnc and comprises eomc Of the
best horses in this part of the country.
There will be about 20 independent exhibits.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

sreaial Correspondence Of Gazette aai Journal.
Dover, May a.--Goy Hum yesterday
appointed Edward Il. Price notary public
for Wilmington. and William NJ. IickGrtls
regulator OF weights and measures for Kent
county. a.a.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29
atlarrlaaes.

MARTIN-RopICK-on May 22d, 1902, by the
Rev. John Shape, Pierce 4. Martin ANA AugustA
Rodick both o. this city.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

Gov. Iiunu has ruappointed Elias n.
Moore of New Castle coanty and Henry A.
Houston OF Sussex county members OF the
State Board of Education.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

YOU should not foe, tirgd NIL the time healthy
people dont-you won't if you take Hoods sar-
bIparlllu for a while.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1902-05-29

The dry weather has caused short rhubarb
crop The rhubarb itself is not as large as
In good seasons.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08
NEARLY BLINDS HUSBAND
WITH CONCENTRATED LYE
Robert Carver, Colored. Seriously In.
jured in Quarrel With
His Wife.

"Mister. for Gods sake, send po-
liceman to 1882 Tenth Street northwest
woman put my eyes out by throw
ing I'VE in my face
The speaker was Robert j. Carver
colored. forty seven years old He was
a ible-looking sight as he staggered
into the Eighth precinct police station
his face covered with red marks, where
the acid had eaten into the flesh
Lieutenant Jordan ordered the mans
removal to Freedman's Hospital. where
the surgeons gave him treatment to
allay The pain. 1t was found that the
acid had not affected his eyesight.
In the meantime Policemen Lee and
Garrett had placed the mans wife un-
der arrest.
1t is said the woman became angry
at her husband. and that he was pack
ing up his belongings and getting ready
rs ss0zs xsrs s8e .Sssa8 sssSss 4 Ssss
oautataeax oaooeoEEaSo0 syn. aU8 hurled
IL into bis faes.
The Carver wor1ln is charged With
mayhem. and viii le arraigned in Police
Court this morning. provided her hus-
bands condition permits him to be
present Late yesterday afternoon the
surgeons at the hospital stated that
Carver was still in critical condition,
but thought they had succeeded in saw
ing his sight.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08
CHANGES REQUIRED
IN DISTRICT LAWS

welt had met with more serious acci-
dent at Pittsfield the other day: sup
pose the accident had resulted in his
disability for several months or in death,
the present crisis at the District build
ing would be Indefinitely continued
These conditions. in the minds of
many persons. call for amendment o..
the law by the next Congress II is
claimed that the District government is
too important to be left in the condi-
tion in which 1t is today without some
provision being made for the prompt
filling of vacancy upon the Board of
Commissioners. either by limiting the
time in which the President snail act or
by requiring a temporary appointment
to be made until the permanent official
can he chosen ard can qualify.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08
DIED FROM INJURIES.
Little Charles A. Jackson Fell Into Pot
of Boiling Wine.

As result of falling into kettle Of
boiling wine last Thursday. little Charles
A. Jackson. the infant son of George
Jackson. of Klingle Place. on Rock
Geek. <s$<<s ss-ssSzsszs zzssszzsssazs<
The moffler Of ffS eflffa Wi6 sfisased
In making wine last Thursday. and for
the purpose used large kettle in the
rear yard of her residence. The child
was playing in the yard at the time.
The mother had occasion to go into the
house for something, and when she re-
turned she found the child had been bad
ly scalded from falling partly into the
kettle. DR.. Norwood was summoned and
dressed the injuries. The child. how
ever, was unable to rally from the shock
and scalds and died yesterday afternoon.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08
Fell From Street Car.

Shortly after o'clock last night Mrs
Mary C. Riley, 1884 S Street northwest
fell from moving car of the Capital
Traction Company at Thirty-sourth and
NJ Streets northwest, and fortunately
was only slightly injured. 1t appears
that Mrs. Riley was taken i'll and faint
ed. Before anyone could catch her she
fell to the pavement. The car was
stopped and the injured woman was
taken to nearby drug store, where her
bruises were dressed. Later she was re-
moved to her home in the ambulance
from the Seventh police precinct.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08
Ran Down Seventh Street.
Charged With Assault.

John Coates. young negro, will be
arraigned in Police Court this morning
to answer to charge Of having assault
ed VIII Pain. also colored with piece
OF gas pipe late Saturday at Suitland
Pain Is now in the Washington Asylum
Hospital. Coates and Pain attended a
crab feast at Suitland Saturday night
and during the evening fight took
place.
The Washington times., 1902-09-08

mittee, consisting of f. W. Bradford
chairman; A. a. Hancock. John l. Brown,
and G. ID. Shackelford This committee
has arranged that the Washington party
| snail leave on Friday next at 1850 n. m.
by special train over the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. The party will 90 by
way of Pittsburg. and reach Chicago at
s:4O a. m. Saturday and spend the day
in Chicago At $50 o'clock they will
board their train again and will con-
tinue without change. arriving in Des
M0ines at $50 o'clock Sunday morning,
Others Besides Delegates
Besides the accredited representatives
and the members OF the committee of
arrangements already named, the Wash
ington party will consist of the follow
ingnamed members of the order: Capt.
d. V. Chisholm. Lieut. Charles ID. Shack
elford. Ensign W. H. Ernest. Major John
e. Prown, J. Edward Fowler, A. T.. Bur
ley, Frank d. Sieffert, Chapman w.
Fowler. d. W. Keck. j. R Nottingham,
J. G. Morrison. d. w. Batson, R. E.
Wines, Thomas J. Gates. J. B. Kent. w
H. Esler, IA B. Espy. and w. w. Mil
Ian.
The report of the sovereign grand sec
retary. Frank Grand, which will be sub
sssssssssss 81 81 ssssssssssss, ssss =sss ssss
during sf1n 0faf smxfxs months stls oy5Sss
has made great stridea, both in the In
crease in membership and financially.
During the fiscal year of 1901 the records
show that there was an increase in
membership of 1872. making the total
membership il, January last 1.236.09S.
with an annual revenue of 80. 7S2. $50. 2S
ard an invested fund OF $2a, ,9j2, ,769-3s.
During the year 1901 s3,99a, 7s5.6s was
disbursed from the relief fund.