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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

whose criminal population is remarkably small
There several hospitals. orphan asyluns and
homes which testify TO the benevolencs Of the
people.
As a municipality Auburn has been most active
along the lines OF internal improvement. It owns
and operates one OF the finest water systems in
the State. piping its supply from the centre OF
Owasco Lake through fifty miles OF street mains.
The lake is several hundred feet deep. 400
acres and analysis of the water shows wonderful
purity For city Of it's size Auburn has a most
efficient paid fire department. More than half OF
the members devote their entire time to the work.
being duty day and night, except forty-eighe
hours month allowed 10 each man. The cftyS
owns one of the several large limestone quarries
which within the city limits. and from ic
material has been obtained for matchmaking frs
eighty miles of streets.
Not satisfied with the progress made IN the last
century Auburn is beginning to boom There has
been an increase IN population Of three thousand
a year in the last two years. and manufacturers
realize the wealth of water power which is going
70 waste the city will continue to grow The actual
value of the water power now utilized from the.
nine dams the OWaScO River within the cltys
limits Is estimated at 100000 year Trustworthy
authorities are responsible for the statement thae
there is as much power running TO waste within a
few miles of the centre OF the city Is in by.
all OF its manufactures combined The head OF
this water Is OwaScO Lake, which Is 10 feet above
tidewater The OwascO River is eleven miles In
length and In this short run TO the Seneca Rivec
makes a decent OF $40 feet, mostly within seven
miles. When this wasted power is turned into elec-
tricity. as II undoubtedly will be before long
Auburn Will enter into a new era of prosperity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
ODD FELLOWS AT AUBURN
GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE
STATE IN SESSION.
RUsINESS TRANSACTED. OFFICERS IN
STALLED AND CITY SIGHTS SEEN.

Auburn Y Y. March l (SpeciaD.-The Grand En-
csrnpnent Of the Independent Order OF Odd Eel
80 was in possession of all the freedom and
r,y,,epes Of Auburn for three days this week, and
:, has been long time since the residents of this
o,tv have had the honor of welcoming such in
,ellieent and representative body of men those
assembled here for the purpose of legisaung for
,ba ,,rliftinc and Upbuilding of Odd Fellowship in
+ta E-ronjre state for the coming year Men from
al walks OF life from the humblest artisan to some
Of the brightest lights in the professional world
were among those present
The delegates who arrived on Monday were
guests at a banquet of the Auburn Encampment
At which the addresses We're made by officers of
the Grand Encampment. Our Sovereign Grand
Lodge" was the theme of the Grand Representa-
tive Franklin P. Trautman. of New-York The
other themes and speakers We're The Canton nv
the Grand Patriarch, L. J. Stearns Of Syracuse:
1.-The Encampnent." by the Grand Senior Warden
willard a. Miner, Of Saratoga; The Rebekahs''
BY the Grand Representative. Harry Walker Of
Brooklyn, and The Patriarchs," by the Grand
High Priest, W. E. Slocum. of New-York The
speakers ali filled with enthusiasm for the
good of the fraternity. and much good advice and
counsel for the benefit of the order were given
Business and pleasure were combined at the
opening session OF the convention. Over two hun
dred patriaTchs assembled in Masonic Temple TO
listen 10 speeches Of welcome by Mayor William
c. Burgess. President Charles P Mosher Of the
Business Mems Association. and Herbert A Hol-
stead. chairman of the entertainment committee
Responses were made by the Grand Senior War
den. Willard a. Miner the Grand Patriarch, E. ]
stearns and the Grand Representative. Harry
Walker.
The business session of the Grand Encampment
was opened after the addresses of welcome and
continued until Wednesday noon. Tuesdays ses-
sons were devoted to the distribution of the re-
ports Of the grand officers and the consideration
Of the recommendations made therein Charters
were granted for the establishment of encamp-
ments in Lyons and Schenectady. Resolutions
were introduced relating to the time of nominating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
GROWTH OF I. O. O. r.
BEGUN sEVENTY-TWO YEARS AGO To
FURTHER FRIENDSHIP, LOVE
AND TRUTH.
AND TRUTH.

II is only by reports which come from time to
time from the grand encampments. like the one
which was just held in Auburn. that the world
gets any idea Of the growth and strength OF this
fraternal order. Seventy-two years a black
smith and laborer named Wildey conceived the
idea Of an order which should have its object
fidelity to unselhsh duty This humble man had
great heart. and he hammered his anvil
he felt for the unfortunates OF the world, espe-
cially for widows and orphans. Gradually his
ideas for the betterment Of existing conditions be
gan TO take shape and the Order OF Odd Fellows
was born Friendship. love and truth" the
maxim he proclaimed. He said that odd Fellow
ship believes in man. in whose life there is mean
ing and prophecy that nils the whole future
with the light Of better things" and no one could
give a better summary of the objects for which
the organization stands to-day.
From this humble beginning the order has grown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
THRIVING CITY OF AUBURN
ITS GROWTH, BUILDINGS. ATTRACTIONS
AND VALUABLE WATER POWER.

situated in the heart of the famous lake coun-
Try OF Western New-York where all the cities and
towns are beautiful Auburn, the chief city Of Cay
usd county, Is. surpassed by none The natural at
fractions make the city favorite meeting Mace for
conventions and every the delegates OF several
organizations receive the freedom of the CITY An
purh was founded In 1892, became a village in ISIS
ana mas been city for than fifty wears The
wide well shaded streets the ouain+ ColonisI
houses or the older residents and the old fashioned
puolc buildings all show the dignity of age Her
ClIZehs nave no need OF a summer resort. for they
can remain in their homes and enjoy all the pleas
ures Of the professional watering places There is
mile after mile of beautiful country drives Within
a short walk is Owasco Lake, with twelve miles
OF water the clearesI and brightest whose silver
suTges ever break upon pebbled margin- and SO
connected with the larger neighboring lakes thar
long cruises are possible
The city is founded upon a more solid basis than
thls' however the bedrock OF manufacturing in
dustry- Ihere are more than $50 plants. employing
5000 persons In the quantity and quality OF her
manufactured products the city surpasses most
others of $1,000 inhabitants. There is one of The
largest manufactures of harvesting machines in
the world. which pays nearly a million dollars a
year to the 200 employees. most Of whom are men
with families.
If it for these other things Auburn might
be known a city of schools and churches The
twenty-One churches. which occupy many OF tho
most prominent street corners, have million doll
lars invested in church property, most of the build
ings being OF stone and of modern design There
twenty school buildings in which $50 teachers
are employed The city is even more proud of the
Auburn Theological Seminary. which, since 1t was
founded in 1870, has educated many PRESBYTERIAN
ministers. 1t occupies campus of ten acres in
the centre of the city Most OF the buildings are OF
the construction which prevailed fifty years ago.
They are built entirely of rough stone and COM
mand the admiration of all visitors. The institution
has heavy endowment and attendance OF about
hundred students. There is a library OF 5000
volumes in of the seminary buildings which is
open TO the pubic ana supplements the Seymour
Library of 15,OOO volumes. for which an elaborate
home is in Of construction
There number of public buildings OF which
the United States Court House and Postofce erect
ed a few years ago at cost of $25O000, is one ot
the most handsome. The State has erected an
armOTy Of native limestone for the Wheeler Rifles
I'd Separate Company which went the Spanish
Company VI, Sd NewYOrk Volunteers. Ona
OF the largest OF the State prisons is in Auburn.
Its ivy covered stone buildings and well kept
grounds make 1t anything but drawback TO q city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
ADVICE TO TOURISTS.
DO NOT PUT VALUABLES IN TRUNKS
WHILE TRAVELLING IN ITALY


A vivaldi Inspector General of italian Railways
has issued a circular letter which may be of use
and interest to many Americans who contemplate
a trip to Italy The letter is addressed to the
president of the Italian Society of Hotelkeepers.
at Genoa. Italy. and is follows:
have your, letter informing me, Of the frequent
travellers whose luggage trusted to the care Of
our railways. has been meddled with
way deliveries of all kinds is the object of the
ested alone but from the government administra-
ton of railways and public security as well. who
This office feels certain that the companies do
6a eT 6eS eT TO 5oG8 sT to nnr IS on
limited to travellers alone, but also reflects on
latter must suffer morally and materially the con-
sequences. To give an idea how severe the com
that the punishment inflicted upon the agents OF
Trans ana tn nG n3Thg 'ne nah94 ne anI Sg
from their office even if found in possession of
Of opening or defacing luggage
The inspector General in answer TO the serious
remarks addressed him in your letter, has not
omitted TO renew his request to the Mediterranean
care and severity should be used to restrain any
possible offence of the kind
Italian society - of HoteKeepers much Interested
travellers should he persuaded carefully to verify
their luggage when delivered to them. and that
has or has not been effected within the railway
bounds. instead Of strongly and useessly protest
Claims of the kind could neither satisfy the tray
latter Verify the complaints or detect the thieves
unless the losses are made known at once. 49,,
vaqables among clothes in their iq 1ggg such
loss los mp. but aceording to Article Is Of the regu-
lations concerning the delivery railways OF lug
The Complaints as confirmed by your letter, are
about robberies of valuables and must therefore
loss of the valuables stolen. but likewise nne
for infringing such law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

in numbers until it has more than 11S,@o
members on the rolls of its subordinate and Re
bekah lodges and enCampments. which in them
selves number nearly 10000. There fifty-fve
grand lodges and fifty-two grand encampments.
Although odd Fellowship does not hold out the
inducement of financial benefit to it's members. the
organization has invested funds amounting to
than sos SAB COO and 1900 the amount of relief
dispensed $3.736,692
At the encampment OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge
held last summer at Saratoga Springs a report
was read showing what the organization had done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
THEY COpPLETED TIE WALTZ.

A few years ago ball at Oyster Bay, Long
Island. Theodore Roosevelt waltzing with a
Miss Townsend. member OF the well known Ions:
Island family OF that name, and the music sud-
denly ceased. Years after. reception at Oyster
Bay, Miss Townsend and Vice-Prestdent Roose-
welt were both present. and the orchestra in the
course OF the evening, played the same waltz pre-
ended before. The Vice-PreSidene
recognized it. and asked Miss Townsend the prtyi-
lege of reSuming their interrupted waltz. She as
sented, and they glided away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

encampment the former being finally chosen Tues
day evening the representatives and visiting patri-
archs assembled in Hardenburgh Hall to witness
the comforting of Patriarchal degree by Cynosure
Encampment of Syracuse. and the Golden Rule de-
gree. by the staff OF Auburn Encamnment. All
business was completed on Wednesday morning.
The two districts comprising the counties of Her
kmer and Oneida and Yates and Schuyler. were
divided, making four districts instead Of two
The officers elected previously were installed by
the Grand Patriarch. r. J. StearnS. 5 follows:
g, Grand Patriarch. William z, Socum, Of Brook
lyn; Grand High Priest, Willard a. Miner of
Saratoga: Grand Senior Warden. Francis A. La
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
A DOUBTFUL PHRASE.

The Rev DR.. d. Parker Morgan. who recently
celebrated the twentieth anniversary OF his rector
ship OF the Church of the Heavenly Res. usually
prefaces his chance notices and announcements by
reference to the Almighty. such as please Cod,
God willing If 1t be the will of the Lord" a
few winters ago the Rev, Dr. Van De Water de-
livered a course OF lectures in the church. On the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
GOT HIS DISPENSING MIXED.

The police justice had formerly been bartender.
says Beverages" He had gone into politics and
had been elected by big majority. This his
first case Mary McMannis up before him for
drunkenness. The justice looked at her for
minute. and then said sterny:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

and electing officers in the subordinate encamp-
ments and in regard TO changing the length Of
the terms of Office. They were both laid over for
another year, and referred 10 the committee on
law and legislation.
Poughkeepsie and Newark were the only rivals
,n the field for the honor of holding next years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

Sunday previous to the final lecture of the series
DR.. Morgan stated that. please God. DR.. Van De
Water will give his last lecture in this church next
Friday evening The curateS and some of the
parishiOners smiled at this peculiar phraseoogy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02

Hunte Of New-York; Grand Junior Warden c. H.
Baumes. Of NewPurg; Grand Scribe; John G.
min Hamilton, Of New-York; Grand Representa- :.
BROOKLYN; Inside Sentinel. George Lankler. Of
Buffalo; Outside Sentinel. Frederick Drews, Of
PIfalO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-02
HOME FOR THE FRIENDLESS.
In Grant-ave, Auburn.

well, what you here fcr?''
per beyant pulled me in sayn' was drunk. An
don't drink, your honor; don't drink
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
The MARRIAGES
OF EARLY AUTUMN
Two Prominent Ministers Lead
Cultured Brides to the Altar.
WEsTPolNT AND WINCHESTER
The Church of ST. John the Evangelist
at Old Sweet Springs. the Scene of
Beautiful Ceremony Unltnga
Widely Known Couple.
AND WINCHESTER
Special Dispatch to The TimesA

Especial Dispatch to The Times.)
OLD SWEET SPRINGS, w Va.
September 1.-THE nuptials of Mr.. Carey
Woodville and Miss Sarah Lewis were
soie1nnized at the Church OF St.
John the Evangelist, tbs morning at
$50 o'clock by Rev. Father Charles S.
schiepp. of Roncerverte, w Va
The groom is the eldest son of DR..
Woodville. for many years past the resi-
dent physician of the Springs.
The bride is the accomplished daughter
Of Mr.. William Lewis, of this place.
The marriage ceremony was beautiful
and impressive and witnessed by quite a
number of distinguished relatives and
friends.
A delightful breakfast repast was served
at "Lynnside,' the home OF the bride,
after the marriage. The floral decora-
tons were exquisitely ano tastefully dis
played and the happy pair enter upon
their new life amid the most pleasant
Surroundings.
After a brief sojourn in the East, they
will make their home on the fine farm
OF the groom near the Springs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Bride Cousin of a Celebrated
Author.
Especial Dispatch to The Tinles.)

Special Dispatch to The Tiues.)
FARMVILLE, VA, September 17.-N1iss
Lula Stockton Lipscomb, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Ltpscomb. of Cum
berIand county and Mr.. John T. Cren-
shaw. of Jetersville. Amelia county, were
married this morning at $3.50 o'clock, at
the home of the brides parents, near
Farmville. Rev. S. H Thompson, Of the
Baptist Church. performed the cere-
norU.
The bride was dressed in a handsome
travelling suit OF tan cloth, aid carried
large bouquet of roses. Miss Lille Lip
scomb. sister Of the bride, was the maid
Of honor, and Mr.. y. Lindsay acted as
best man.
The bridal party entered the parlor IN
the following order: Miss Maggie Elan,
and Mr.. Z. T. Lipsconh; Miss Lillian
Phillips and Mr.. Tom Young; and Miss
Saliie Elan andlIr. August Trevillain.
The bridesmaids were attired in white
organdy and carried flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Crenshaw LETT on the
1875 train. They vii make their future
home in Jetersville.
The bride is a near relative of the late
author. Frank r. Stockton. her mother
being his favorite first cousin.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
Cured of Asthma
After :5years Of Suffering.

It viii be gratifying to Asthmatic
readers to learn that On absolute cure has
at last been discovered by Dr.. Schiffmann
That the retnedy.is an efectual one can
not be doubted after perusal of such testi.
mony as that Oft W. Van Antwerp. Full
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stSchlhmann's Asthma Cure) is the best
ever used. | bought 9 package of our
druggist and tried ieand one box entirely
cured me Of Asthma. and I have not had
night With t peaae ce On 70 tp bid Sg hye
not done before for :s5 years and thank
you Tor the health that I now enjoy. I
hope that you will publish this letter, that
Others may learn Of its wonderful yirtues.,'
Sold by all druggists at SOC and s1.Oo.
Send &c stampto DR.. R.SchifmannB Box S91,
St. Paul, MINI, for q free sample package.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
DEFENDANTS WIN
Mrs. Belvla Loses Her Suit Against 2
&. Donnan and Company.

81
E. Donnan and Company
A. E. Donnan & Co won their case.
as defendants in the suit of Mrs. Belvin
against them FOR $500 in the Law and
Equity Court yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Kelvin claimed that certain stocks be-
longing TO her We're disposed of by the
defendants without her consent.
Michael Slavin, a native OF Ireland;
and Coslno Jacobino, a native of Italy,
were admitted into the citizenship of the
United States in the Law and Equity
Court yesterday.
S. Powell Hill qualified as executor OF
Mariana Hill in the Chancery Court.
D. James Baker qualified as admins
traitor of David Baker Jr.
A marriage license has been issued to
William B. BarhaIn and Elizabeth Nor
ris.
The grand jury Will meet on next Mon
day, when fifty-tive cases viii be pre-
scented Tor their consideration.
"A charter tor The Richmond Engineer
ing Company was granted by Judge Min
or i the Law and Equity Court yes
teroay morning through its counsel Mr.
Robert II Talley
The company is to do general engi-
neering business mechanical. civil and
electrical with these officers: President.
James Q. Spear, Jr.; Vice-P President and
Treasurer, "A. 6. Higgins: Secretary, c
N. Dixon The directors are: J. Q. Spear,
Jr., j. D. Patton. A Pizzini, Jr, A. J.
Pizzini, and David A Ainslie. The
capital stock is S25.o00.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
DEBT COMMISSION
Body VIII Meet at the jefferson Hotel
TO-DAY.

TO-DAY.
The Virginia Debt Commission, appoint
ed under an act of the Legislature sew
era4 days ago, TO deal with the problem
of settling the debt due the United States
Government jointly by Virginia and West
Virginia, Will meet at the Jefferson Ho-
tel at noon to-day and take the matter
up.
West Virginia it is understood, has
rever taken any action on the subject
and ii is not expected that very much
can be done By The Virginia. body to-day
IT is at the instance of New York bond
holders that the meeting IS called, a Ger
tain firm there having secured a large
number Of the bonds. Congressman
T;hea, OF Bristol; Senator Wickhan,. of
Hanover: Hon. John B. Moon, of Abe
marie. and ex-senator J. Thompson
Brown, OF Nelson. are prominent mem
beers Of the Virginia Commission, and
Colonel Joseph Button. of .Apponattox
SC
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
THE SENIOR MEDALS
five of Gold to Be Presented at Uniyer
Special Dispatch to The :

tSpSIidi O4SpdlcH 10 l he l INES.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, VA,
September 17--Judge James B. saner.
of Washington, D. c., president of the
General Alumni Association of the Uni
versity Of Virginia, has offered to pro-
vide five gold medals, to be known as
alumni medals. and TO be presented at
commencement, as follows: One 70 the
law department: one TO the department
OF medicine; one in Latin, as comPli-
ment TO Professor Thomas Fltz-HHsh;
one in moral philosophy and one IN en-
cheering.
No doubt the law medallion will bear
the profile of the late Professor John s.
Minor; the Latin one. that OF Dr. Cess
ner Harrison; the one for moral philoso-
ply. that OF DR.. William II. McGutfey;
the one in medicine that OF the late Dr
John Staige Davis, and the one -or en-
cheering. that or Mr.. Jefferson.
Judge Sener,s desire is 10 encoura &c
the students in various directions By
offering them these medals and 10 per-
petuate the faces OF the distinguished
men who have been IN one way or an
other associated with the University ot
Virginia He is one OF the most active
and enlightened friends OF the institution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-18
AN ELEGANT AFFAIR
Rev. Hugh Martin WEEDS Miss Emma
Warrington Haley.
lsnecinI Disnatch 70 Tie. Tt1pes.l

Especial Dispatch 20 The TiInes)
WEST POINT, VA. September H.
! At P. ". today the. professional hymn,
THE Voice That Broke over Eden, .
rendered by the vested choir. filed St.
JOINS Episcopal Church. West Point,
Va, with its melody. Then came Lo-
hengrin's bridal chorus, the interesting
occasion being that OF the marriage of
Rev. II. NJ. d. Martin, of Baltimore,
Nd, to Miss Emma Warrington. Healy
of West Point. Va. During the impress
sive ceremony the soft notes Of Be
lieve Me. if All Those Endearing Young
Charms" thrilled the audience, and at
the close Mendeisshon's wedding march
peaied triumphantly forth
Miss Marion Owens, of West Point, Va,
presided at the organ; Professor a. w.
Henderson as musical director. The vest
ed choir consisted of: Soprano, Misses
Annie Fields, Daisy Brooks, Mary Gate
wood, and Mrs. Joseph w. Wilkinson:
alto, Mrs. II. w Bougtan. Mrs. A. T.
Hargrave, Misses Josephine Ware. Car
RE Green. Alice Wilkinson, and Lula
Brooks; tenor, Professor a. w. Hender-
SON: basso. Mr.. II. l. Lewis.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
wnlte crepe de chine over white taffeta
Ell train duchess lace bertha, veil caught
with sunburst OF pearls. She carried
brides roses.
Miss 4Pattie Saunders Green, OF West
Point Va. the maid of honor. was be-
comingly atttred in white organdie over
taffeta- She carried La France roses.
Mr.. Mead Holiday. Of Annapolis. Md,
and Mr.. G. Winston, of Richmond, Va,
were ushers. Master Richard Broaddus,
Of West Point, was ring-bearer, and lit
tie Miss Mary Alexander Seldom, niece
OF the groom, Of Savannah, Ga. acted
as flower girl.
The officiating clergymen was Rev.
Otis Meade. of Richmond, Va.
we're DR.. and Mrs. Hugh Mcdonald Mar
tin, OF F'redericltsburg. father and moth
CT of the groom; Mrs. W. l.. Seldom and
Miss Mary Alexander Seddon, Of Savar-
nah. Ga; Mir. Curtis Walker Miss Ada
Walker and Miss Mary Burton, of Ur-
hanna. Va; Mr.. stoffregen. of Freder-
iclsburg, and Mr.. George e. Frtce, of
Hampton. Va.
There were many costly ana beautiful
candles and shaded lamps flooding the
artistic decorations with the soft light
Tho chancel rails draped in white were
decorated with green and beautiful cut
flowers. The church and aisle were COW
cred with white linen. each pew deco
rated with golden rod.
Tic corridors We're covered with white
and decorated with asparagus 4phumo-
sus
After the ceremony, the attendants,
vested choir, nearest friends and reIa-
tives We're entertained at the home of
the bride.
The going away gown was dark blue
cllevoit. She wore a black beaver hat
The happy couple leave on the Baltimore
steamer for an extended northern tour
at 6 F. n. They Will visit Niagara, New
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