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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-13

TAKE NOTICE that on the 3rd day OF
l. May, 1904. will render a final account
OF my actipgs and doings as Executor of the
Estate OF Dr.. j. A. Gilbert, deceased, IN the
Office Of Judge OF Probate for Abbeyille Coun-
ty at 10 O'Clock q. m, and on the same day
will apply for q final discharge from my trust
as such Executor.
All persons having demands against said
estate will present them for payment on or
before that day, proven and authenticated or
be forever barred. Albert Gilbert.
April 2, 1904. Executor.
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Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana

An ideal country for cheap
homes. Land at s., $40, and
SIS per acre; grows corn,
cotton, wheat, oats, grasses,
fruits and vegetables.
Stock ranges 10 months in
the year.
Southwest Missouri, Arkan-
kansas, Louisiana and Texas
are full of opportunities-the
climate is mild, the soil is
rich, the lands are cheap.
Low Home-seekers' rates
about half fare-via the Cot
ton Belt twice a month
first and third Tuesdays.
For descriptive literature,
maps and excursion rates,
write to
N. B. BAIRD, T. p. A.,
Cotton Belt, ATLANTA, GA.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-04-13
For Sale.

Two good mules, young and sound.
Registered Jersey pigs from register
ed boar weighing 400 lbs., 20 months
old.
Pasture to rent, so acres of bottom
land well set in Bermuda grass; will
fatteh 100 head.
L will pasture all cattle at IL IL cents
q week.
T. l.. HADDON.
Iris, S. G.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
stocks AND BONDS
BY the Assoclated Press.

New York. Feb 20-The character
OF the stock market showed no change
today from that of the whole week
The effects of the days depressing
factors were very moderate and well
resisted. But once The depression was
overcome ana all interest in the mark.
ct abruptly terminated and there
seemed to be a waiting demand for
stocks on any declines. but no buyers
weer at hand to follow the advance
The principal pressure on the market
came from foreign sources. This was
well absorbed and prices were at no
time down TO the London parity
The sentimental effect of decided
upset in the Paris and Berlin bourses
was very slight Severe declines on
the Paris bourse are attributed to
financial needs caused by shrinkase
in Russian securities where are poor
sale AT the present time. so that
necessities must he met by sales of
other securities. Special weakness Of
state funds in Paris might. however,
be due To intimate knowledge of dip.
lomatic affairs not available to other
centers, which would explain IFS great
er sympathetic effect of other foreign
markets
A favorable bank statement was a
help To resistance to depression here
The $75il.40o increase in cash was not
unexpected, and is attributed To the
return Of money from The south, where
the collapse of cotton Speculation has
decreased the Immediate need Some
money. sent "a Baltimore Is believed
tlao to have been called back.
Release Of loans Is evidence that
corporation borrowings have been
largely supplied out OF previous loan
expansion II Is probable also that the
proceeds Of railroad loans are left
on deposit with banks pending need
for employing funds. which are avail
able to the loan market in the mean.
time The market closed about steady
and mol far from last nights level
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
BRITISH ROYAL MATCH.
Prince Alexander of Tcck soon TO He
the Husband of Pretty Priu-
cess Alice of Albany.

London society is Just now greatly in.
terested in the forthcoming royal wed
ling. Princess Alice OF Albany. the
,rids-ro-be, is the daughter OF the late
luke Of Albany. the sister of the reign.
ng duke OF Saxe-C0burg-Gotha. the
niece 0; King Edward VII, the cousin
Of the queen OF Holland and the niece
of The rtisnng prince Of Wal.eck- Pyr.
mont, and as the wife of Prince Alexan.
der Of 'reck she viii be The aisteI-in-law
81 the princess OF Wales. She is already
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
No CHANGE
IN MARKE 7.
Principal Pressure Came From
Foreign Sources.
RUSSIAN SECURITIES
ARE POOR SACE-FAVoRABLE
BANK STATEMENT HELPED
RESIST DEPRESSION.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago. H., Fab. %. Flour
Much higher prices were asked for
all descriptions in sympathy with The
sensational advance In wheat, but the
bnying side Of the market is still hold.
Ing off. Winter patents are s490Gt
so: straights, $iG06l4S0; spring
patents, sllo6Ii.S0; straights, $i00@
l.l0; bakers. $27Om470.
WHEAT--A sensational advance Of
&c per bushel was scored today in
thirty minutes by wheat for May de-
livery The phenomenal price OF
81 .07 was reached. the chief incentive
being ramors of the Russ0-Japanese
war spreading 10 other nations, Talk
or Moppage of wheat shipments from
Russia ana Argentine was second
airy consideration The day on change
was one Of the most exciting in many
yearR. The final figures are three
9ntG higher Tor May and eye for
lnly. The market opened excited and
strong Shorts were active bidders
ior May, which started unchanged Ia
ne higher at Sl02A to sle4. July
opened &c lower 10 &c higher, At
)1s4c to 93c. The advance was due
mainly to strong cables. Liverpool be.
ing up penny. In addition to the
hulIsh foreign situation conditions in
The United States were such as to
cause alarm as to sufiiciency of do.
nestle supply The demand from
SHIRTS was met by selling orders for
,ccOlmt from "A leading long. Small.
Il holders also had wheat for sale,
Alicr touching SL0i May dropped to
SLOPE and July to 92Ac.
The fact that the board will be
closed Monday brought out heavy or
dtrs, Late there was practically no
May FOR sale The demand for July
vas almost as good as FOR May, bur
there was none OF this for sale and
the advance was not as sensational.
The close was strong, May al slo5A
July Y5lsc.
carly. There123i5G, C. 6. .1234566. !.
CORN The market was weak
early There was general selling after
,hc opening and apparently not much
wantod. May opened &c higher at
J6he % &c. but declined gradually
TO 552c. Toward the middle of the
session the market began to feel the
strength OF wheat Shorts became ac
tive buyers and there was good com
mission house demand and May al.
vancad TO 57%c. Although protit-tak
ing carried the price down from the
high point the close was strong, May
being up AcM &c, and July sea re.
Liverpool was %cd5sc higher.
OATS-There was active general
trade with the best demand from the
shorts. Selling early was in the way
Of liquidation and caused easier feel.
ing, but on the decline the demand be
came general and prices advanced
easily The main influence was the
strength OF wheat AZ the close May
was up Ac, while July was iac bet
ter
Chicago. H., Feb 20 The follow
ing was the range OF prices for the
day;
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Through Pullman Sleeping Cars to
California Points via The Iron
Mountain Route.

Leaving St Louis $3.50 a. m. daily
for Los Angeles. via True Southern
Route" also tourist sleeping cars on
this same train for Los Angeles and
San Francisco every Wednesday and
Thursday. Best winter route to Cali.
fornia. For further information call
on or address,
c. G.. Miller, @ p A., Cairo III.
Elmer Smith, D. T. A., Cairo, III.
II. G. TOWNSEND. G. P. & 7 a., st
Louis, No.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Receints. Shinmenfs
BY Associated Press.

New Yock. Feb. WHEAT Re.
celpts, 1000. Spa, strong; No 2
red sl.05 elevator and $l.06Gl12 f. o.
b. afoat Options Another sharp ad.
vance occurred by reported buying by
Armour interests and closed at lea
l$se net higher. May $lO2% and
closed $lD4.
CORN Receipts, $4,000; exports.
l2l.0uo; spot firm No. . Gic elevator
and 5Gl4c r. O b. alloat; No. yellow
5Si@c No white, 5G1gc; options
closed firm at neQEsc net advance:
May GlMc
OATS Receipts, 7l000; exports,
4000; spot, firm, No ,, 59hcM57c;
standard white 57hc05Se; No. .
white, 51Ecm5Sc.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21

kOJlu ~ ~ i@lNhaEl W lbUUk fFinrs
Alexander OF Teck)
coli in Of the prince Of Wales and was
Aamed alter the Fate Queen Victoria
lay0rite daughter. VINO married the
grand duke OF llCsse Princess Alice
was born al Windsor castle February
Is. 1855. is a lady OF The Royal Order OF
Victoria and Albert and, like her moth
er, has been engaged In many good Of
fees since her childhood Ii Is interest
ing TO recall the fact that her lance.
Prince Alexander Of Teck. has Hun
garian blood in his veins through his
grandmother The Late duke of Teck's
father was prince Of the houseof Wur-
temberg and married Countess Derhedy
Fruit Raising Easy.
Horton Doesn't II cost you good
deal In time and money to gather your
fruit crop!
Burton-NOthing to speak of, What
the bugs and worms don't eat the
nelghbor's boys carry OF. That's what
& like in fruit culture; it's so inexpen-
sNe to gather your crops,
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Why lie Fled.

Demosthcnes was rehearsing at his
home one of his most brilliant orations.
yes. said his wife; that's very fine
Now, won't you just step out and dis.
charge the eook?'
Suddenly remembering an engage
ment downtown, he fled from the house
with fear upon his face. Judge
Couldn't DO Tive Things at Once.
Mother-l don't see why the papers
condemned that play so. The audience
didn't hiss.
Daughier-Possibly because they
couldn't yawn and hiss at the same
time.-N. Y. Times.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21

He-0nce for all, my hearts Idol
will you marry me-
She sadly No.
Il demand to know why"
"Well, to tell You the truth, am
unworthy OF you. ! have noted H.
you so many noble traits that con
trast strongly with my many defects
For instance, | cannot say mo- and
stick TO it,"
ooh. my darling. my dnfllng!"-
Baltimore American.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Miscellaneous.
Money and Exchange.


Money on call nominal, no loans.
Time loans easy; 50 ana 90 days ga
3R per cent; 6 months im4h per
cent. Prime paper lAM5R per cent
Exchange lirm demand iSG&M
1885; GO days 1891 1926
Bar silver 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, Feb 2O-CATTLE-B But
200 head received today They grad
ed poor and weak at low prices,
HOGS-There was fair Saturdays
supply. Trade was decidedly animal
ed, prices being 5cNl0c higher.
SHElep-A About 1000 were received
today prices unchanged with a fair
demand.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
LOCAL GRAIN MARKETS

Cash prices in the Cairo marke
yesterday we're as follows:
No. 2 Red Winter Wheat, s1.03.
No 3 Red Winter Wheat. sf0i.
No. White Oats, i5c.
No. 2 Mixed Corn. 4ic.
No J White Corn, lie.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Hone,mosn Experience.

The Groom-Would you mind II !
went into the smoking car, dear?
The Bride-Whatl 10 smoke?
ooh. dear no. want TO experiences
the agony of being away from you. So
that the Joy OF my return will BIO all
the more intensified. Brooklyn Life
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
MINNIE APOLlS.

BY Associated Press
Minneapolis. rab %. WHEAT
May Slo9%c; July $to2ac; Sept
alaac, on track No / hard $l,03Bc;
No. Northern sl027s No. north
en 99%c
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
-
AT ST. LOUIS.

BY the Associated Press.
St Louis, Feb. 20--CATTLE- Re.
2eipts, 500 steady at about Fridays
quotations.
HOGS Receipts, 5000 Five and
ten cents higher. Range $4.S565.00.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Winter at Chronicle.

A healthfui, restful. inexpensive re-
sort in the pines Of Alabama. thirty
miles north OF Mobile. II is high AMI
dry. Address Jno. VI Bean. Mobile {
Ohio railroad. 81 Louis. for illustrated
booklet
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Homeseekers and Settlers Rates
To the sunny South.

On frt and third Tuesday OF each
month 10 and including April. 1904.
Write Jno N. Beall. A. G p. A. No.
bile G Ohio r. II, st. Louis. Mo, stat
ing to what point you WISH rates.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
Ipdepepdeuf.

Mrs. BaeoD-what was the matter
with your last cook? Wouldn't she
mind you?
Mrs Egbert-Mind me. Why. she
wouldn't even mind the alarm elock!-
Yonlsers Statesman.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
LIVERPOOL.

BY Associated Prasa.
Liverpool, Feb. 90 WHEAT Spot
nominal.
CORN Spot firm American mixed
new I 8 80 a; old ls7 4.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
THE CASH MARKETS.

St Louis. Feb 20.-The following
spot prices ruled here today for yari
Gus grains mentioned.
No. Red Winter Wheat. s109c
No. 2 Red Winter Wheat. s1G7.
No. White Corn, i7G 4Sc.
No. Mixed Corn. ~ n Iae.
No. White Corn 45izG &C
No. 3 Mixed Corn. 4in45c.
No. White Oats. iihc.
No. White Oats. 4SisM44Ac.
No. Mixed Oats. 41Is642c.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21

ctor--tiurry. or Wen miss the train.
Actress can't find my diamonds or
my purse.
oh. We'll, never mind"
Eyes. but the purse had ten dollars In
IL IN. Y Weekly.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
No. 3 Mixed Corn sc
10. White Oats, Ace.
No. Mixed Oats sic,
M. 3 Waite Oats lie
No. Mixed Oats, l0c.
No. ] Timothy hay, per ton, $500.
RECEIPTS AND SHIPMENTS.
By the Associated Press.

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. Following
are the receipts and shipments from
the Chicago market today:
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
CIosine
St. louis Grain Markets.

st. Louis. Feb. 26-1'he following
was the range Of prices for the day:
WHEAT.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
GET A HOME IN The
NORTHWEST.
- --------
Low ONE WAY SETTLERS RATES
TO THE NORTHWEST AND
CALIFORNIA.

From March lst to April Goth, 1904,
the Burlington makes very low one
way Colonlsts rates to Montana,
Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California
The reduction Is from 25 TO 10 per
cent. from the regular rates
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
THE WAY TO co.

THE WAY TO GO.
"The Buflington.Northern Pacific
Express" with chair cars and Tour
ist sleepers. Il the great daily through
train into the Northwest via Billings.
Montana. Through rates and tickets
10 the Northwest via st. Paul and
the Great Northern and Northern Pa
cific roads.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-02-21
HoME-seEkERs' EXCURSIONS.

HoME-sEEkERs' EXCURSIONS.
on the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month
TO CALIFORNIA.
Join the BnrlIngton's personally con-
Quoted weekly California excursions
In through Tourists sleepers via Den.
yer, through Scenic Colorado and Salt
Lake City by day light.
Write for rates, routes. train ser
vice, folders, berihs and other infor.
nation.
C. B. oeIe, L. w. WakeIey,
Trav. P. ACT, Gent p Agt.,
6o4 Pine Street, ST. Louis, lilo.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Norfolk & Western Ry

Schedule in effect December 9, 1904.
leave wilmington, Penua. X. r. sta.
ton;
A On a. m. daIly-An points on Norfolk
and Western; a,so Knoxville chatta-
nooga and Memphis.
G ss d. m. daily-Washingto and chatta-
nosaa Limited-Roanole. Bristol, Wins
tom Salem. Knoxville. Chattanooga.
NASHVILLE, Memphis, New Orleans.
rrbrough sieepers. cafe GERS.
For Norfolk via Washington and Rich
r,ond. 12.4s a. m, daily. S02 a. m. daily.
~ az d. m. daily. Arrive Norfolk 1A.2O a.
800 p. M. 1920 D. m.
VIA Philadelphis-Penns r. r. and
cumberland Valley r. R.-shenandoah
valley Route.
lTrains leave Philadelphia. Pennsylvania
r.. r. station:
sos u. m. Shenandoah special for
Iuray. Elkton. Basic, B.ena Vista, Nat.
ural bridge, Roanoke. +. Radford, Win
ston-salem Biuened, N'eloh and Gary.
Pullman buffet sleeper between Phlla.
seinLia, welch and Gary.
II 40 D. m. daily Express. For Lurav.
natural Bridge. Buena Vista. Roanoke.
Radiord. Wyths,ille. Abingdon, Bristo,
Nforrlstown, Knoxville. Chattanooga ana
Memphis. Pullman sleeper between
Philadelphia and Knoxville.
Via Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
From 3. & o. staton III p. m. daily
For Berryville. Luray, Shenandoah ana
intermediate points.
r. J. LOCKWOOD, Passenger Agent
18th street and New York Ave, BOND
Bids. Washington. D. G.
W. }. BEvILL. G. p. A.. Roanoke. Va.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Daughters Of Rebskah.

Members Of Naomi Lodge, No. 3.
Daughters Of Rebecca. congregated In
the, Odd Fellows Hall at Third and
King streets last night to celebrate the
twentieth anniversary of the order.
There was a large attendance and the
affair proved most enjoyable. The reg
ular weekly meeting of the lodge was
held but the business was quickly dis
posed Of and those present adjourned
to the assembly hall on the second
floor. There plates for $50 guests had
been prepared and a banquet was serv-
ed. The officers Of the Grand Lodge OF
Delaware were present. The hall had
been previously decorated with holly
and presented a beautiful appearance.
Naomi Lodge is one of the most pro-
gressive in the order. During the past
year there has been an increase Of fifty
in the membership, with bright pros
poets for the coming year. There are
now one hundred and ninety members
on the roll. The finances are in good
condition also and the members are
justly proud Of their society.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
PhiIa. and Reading R R
Wilmington division. }
y III ? VI -
table in effect Nov a7, 1924.

Timetable in effect Nov 27, 1924.
Trains leave Wilmington. king street
sfation), for Elsmere Junction, Mont.
chanin, Winterthur, Guyencourt C an.
egue Cossavt, Chadd's Ford Junction.
Pocopson. West Chester, Embreeville
Mortonviile, Coatesvilie and intermediate
ttasions, daily except Sunday. at 7.saa
m, daily a.ao and 4.5o p. m. Sunday
only S.Ioa. IA. %, 49, III,
For Sup ee, Elverson and intermediate
stations. daily, except Sunday, at ;.17a
M. daily. 2. 20 and A.5o p. m. Sunday
only s. 10 a. m 20. 4 SO p- m.
,ior Joanna, Birdsboro. Reading and
intermediate stations. daily. except sun.
dav at "a, a. m. and 2. 20 p. IN Sunday
only at $40 a. N. ard ?. 20 p. m
ATLANTIC CITY r. r. From Chestnu
c. merry. For South ST. see timetables
weekdays. Atlantic city. 7.SO a. m. Lei
m n m. Exp, 1850 q m. EXP. 200 D. m.
rxn 400 D. m. exp. 60 minutes: 500 D.
m Exp. 500 p. II. Lei, 7.15 p. m. Exp.
weekday, Cape May and Ocean City
20 a. m. 4.15 p. m.
sundays, Atlantic city. 500 a. m. Lei
900 a. m. EXP. 1000 a. m. Exp. 500 D
m. Lei, tbs p. m. EXP.
sunday, Cape May and Ocean City. s.g
q. m.
Sea Isle. 7.sO a. m. SEx.
Detailed Timetables at ticket offices
18th and Chestnut sts.. Ss4 Chestnut st.
zoos Chestnut ST.. coo South 30 St., sse
Market St. and at Stations.
Union Transfer Company will call foi
ana check baggage from hotels and rezi
/ dences.
A. T. DICE. EDISON J. WEEKS.
Gen'l supt. oenl Passr AT
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
SEVERAL MORE
DOGS WERE BITTEN
Canine Owned by Henry
McNulty Shows Signs Of
Rabies and Is Shot
GENERAL GILLESPIE TO LEAVE
Special to The Evening Journal.


New Castle, Dec 15.-As the result of
being bitten by the bun dog formerly
owned by wray Bacon and which was
killed as a supposed mad dog a mongrel
bitch, the property Of Harry McNulty
was killed yesterday morning while suf-
fering from rabies.
The dog was given some days ago by
McNulty TO Bernard Dougherty and was
taken by him aboard the government
dredge. General Gillespie on which he is
employed. Learning that the cur had been
attacked by the bull Dougherty was re-
quested to remove it from the ship and
was advised TO drown it. Instead he
turned it loose and the dog returned to
Is former owner.
shortly before daylight yesterday morn
It became mad and started over the
and during it's wanderings bit sew
dogs. Its course was checked, how
by load OF shot from a gun in the
Is Of Charles Whitesides. The ami
as strange antics were first noticed by
as. Frank Beckett. 1t ran into the yard
4 William Price mad bit a valuable pup
owned by him and a few minutes later at
tackled a puppy owned by Mrs. Mary Fitz-
oarnId
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
carneeie VIII Testify.


New York, Dec. 15.-That Andrew
Carnegie is willing to appear against
Mrs. Chadwick when his health has
sufficiently improved was made clear
in statement given out at Mr.. Car
negies residence by his secretary.
"Mr. Carrt gie's only reason for not
going to Cleveland at this time has al
ready been given" said the secretary.
"His health viii not admit of his TAX
ing the trip save at considerable risk,
as his physician has already said he is
suffering from lumbago. He has been
willing to make a deposition at hi
home, and later, on his return from
Florida, he will lend his assistance
and be present to testify at any sub
sequent proceeding, such as a trial
whenever his testimony is needed. His
one and only reason for not going tC
Cleveland now is that he is unable tc
stand the journey in this weather"
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Woodmen Of America.

Jacobs Camp, No. 1921, Modern
Woodmen of America, held an interest
ing meeting last night and transacted
considerable busines Of Importance.
There was a large attendance Of the
members. The annual election of Off
GERS to serve during the coming term
was held and resulted as follows: w.
r. Spence, V. c. NJ. L. Rutter, w. A.;
James Meharg. banker; John T. Fee
ney, clerk; /. f. Kleedorfer, escort;
James p. Jacobs, watchman; +. II.
Jacobs. sentry; G. G. Robinson. man.
ager. DR.. G. w. X. Forrest and DR.. H.
r. Spruance were elected camp ply
sicians.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
M..tlnn Of civic Eederatlon.

New York, Dec. 15. - The annual
meeting of the executive council of the
National Civic Federation will be held
here today. The business Of the meet
ing will be the election Of officers and
the receiving Of reports Of committees.
At the annual dinner. which will be
held this e~ening, toasts will be re-
sponded to by Andrew Carnegie, Au-
gust Belmont, Archbishop Ireland,
John Mitchell, James Kilbourne, of Co
lumbus; Samuel Gompers, Franklin
MacVeagh and Henry L. Higginson,
of Boston.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
KnIahts of St. John bad MaI.a.

At the meeting Tuesday night Of Nor
lei Encampment. No. So, Knights of ST..
John and Malta, two candidates were
initiated. Five proposition cards for
membership were received. The annual
election Of officers was to have been
held but owing to other important bus
mess on hand the election was post
poned until the next meeting night
two weeks hence.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Aasvrlans Not Nearoes.

Richmond, Ind. Dec. 15.-Charles e.
Shively, supreme chancellor Of the
knights Of Pythias of the World, ruled
that Assyrians do not belong to the
negro race and are eligible TO mem
bership in the order The question
arose at Darlington, S. c., where an
Assyrian had made application for
membership. II was contended that as
an Assyrian he belonged TO the, negro
race. and negroes are barred from the
Knights Of Pythias.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
p. o. S. Of A.

The regular weekly meeting of Camp
No. 1s, Patriotic Order Sons Of Amer
lea. was held Tuesday night. One cam
didate was initiated and one proposition
card laid on the table for consideration
at the next meeting. The side degree,
the Arabian Degree Klan, was formed
last night. The members Immediately
organized and viii get down to active
work for the winter.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15

can Dredging Company, which was ashore
on the eastern side Of Ready Island jetty,
about a quarter Of a mile from the light
house, was hoated yesterday afternoon by
the tug Majestic and proceeded up the
river. The Pilot had a hole knocked in her
bow below the water line.
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Taft Returns 10 Washlnuton.

Washington, Dec. 15.-Secretary of
War Taft returned from his trip to
Panama last night. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Taft, Senior Obaldia,
the minister Of Panama to the United
States; Rear Admiral Walker. presi-
dent Of the isthmian canal commits
sion; Charles G. Magoon. the law Off
Ger of the commission, and N. w.
Crowell, the attorney who negotiated
the sale of the canal to the United
States
Evening journal., 1904-12-15
Knlahts Of ANNA.

The knights Of Pythias Hall Com
pany is stin soliciting subscriptions for
stock for the purpose Of building new
temple. Shares in the new building are
being offered at $40 each, payable 80
cents a month. It is expected that
enough money will be received in a
short time to start work on the struc-
ture.