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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
M. TATuM AID hHE TAX Rate:

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Some of the local real estate men
interviewed by the Register fear the
new tax law will increase assessments
but mo- reduce the levy in proportion.
It is significant that 1.-The gentlemen
who form these conclusions are well
known Democrats. The leaders OF
the Democratic party have.so palpably
misreDresented TINS question that no
they are perfectly sincere in
their convictions. They are neverthe-
less mistaken, as an Investigation OF
the new. law governing the tax limit
will demonstrate Mr.. Tatum is quoted
as saying: with the valuation of re-
atty doubled the rate would have
to be cut in half There is no GUAR
ANTEE that this will be done. 1t
Will not be done" If Mr.. Tatum will
read section 20 of chapter 8, an acten-
titled Laying h County Levy" he
viii find the following: The county
court of each county shall at a regular
session of said court held not later
than the month of July in each year
proceed to make up an estimate Of
the mount necessary to be levied for
the current fiscal year-bUt such levy
shall in no case. after the year 1905
exceed sixty cents on the 800 valua-
ton OF property" The present limit
Of the county levy is ninety-fve cents.
The new law reduces the maximum
limit rom nineJy-five cents. as at
present. 70 sixty cents, or a reduction of
t~hirty-fve cents If Mr. Tatum viii
again refer to chapter 10 under the
new law TO the act relating to taxa
ton for educational matters, he will
find the %following: THE board of ed
| uca1ion shall annually OF the first
Monday in July, or as soon as prac-
ticable thereafter, levy q tax on prop
ertv taxable in each district not to ex-
coed in any one yea the rate Of
twenty cents on every 500 valuation
thereof" The new law in his CASE
reduces the maximum limit from for
fy cents as at PRESENT, to twenty cents,
or q reduction OF twenty cents. State
taxes under the new law are to be re-
duced from thirty-five cents to five
cents. Under h present law the
following total rate is pernissible:
Thirty-fve cents for State purposes,
ninety-five cents allowed for county
purposes. and forty cents for school
building fund, of an aggregate of S1.7o-
The new law reduces the State taxes
from thirty-fve cents to five cents,
reduces the maSimu:n county levy
from ninety-five cents to sixty cents,
the maximum building fund levy from
forty to twenty cents. making a total
reduction of eighty-five cents, or ne-
half CT the present total maximum of
S1.7O. Careful investigation by Mr..
Tattrl viii convince hin that the
State gives a most positive GUARAN-
TEE that the new tax rate cannot
be more than one-half the rate per-
MISSILE at the present time.-Nheel-
ing Intelligencer-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

local Democraucpa said there
we're about GOO people at the Opera
House last Saturday TO hear Messrs.
Dawson, Doyener and Vinscn- Ev-
erybody who was here knows that
there was more than twice that NUM-
present. The Warrington Rec
ord, whose editor was present, and
who is a truthful gentleman spoke Of
the gathering thus:
AT two O'Clock in the afternoon
Fairmont's Opera House was packed
from parquet to the top row in the
upper balcony and me were stand
ing four rows deep in b front of the
house while many who came late.
could not get in at all. In the pro
scenium boxes there were many ladies
and the stage was also filed with
many listeners standing in the
wings"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
to Jail.

Jun . the depot at Wothington was
entered and some articles taken. Sep
TENDER IL it was again entered and on
September % the third theft a
made. The last time a can of lard
and two sacks of flour We're AIKEN.
Officers We're working on the case,
Deputy Sheriff Watson and 3. and O.
Officer Karnes went up last night to
hunt. The lard was found at a
house. II the inmates, Bob Ander-
20 and Eervi Sullivan, alias S. X.
Jacobs, We're arrested and brought to
the Jail III his place. There is evil
dence against others, and more ar
rests will follow. 1t is almost certain
that the same people did all three
inhS
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Bulletin at $50 j.. M.
OSLER,
RINEY.
MAGRUDER,
GRAYSON.'
After n er Children.

Mrs. Albert Ellis, of Weston. is in
the city and demanding the return of
her children, whom she claims We're
taken from her by her usban with
out just and sufIi Gent cause.
1t will be remembered by II read
erS hat we published an
abounI a week of a railroad MAJ
bringing two CHI ildren here to place
them in charge OF Mrs. Rice and
under the supervision OF the Humane
Society. He is paying ten dollars a
month for the children's board. and
claimed that his wife had left him
without giving any eaSon for SO do
ing. Mrs. Ellis claims that her hus-
band is a gambler and that his hab-
lis became known to his employers
and caused his discharge. She said
that he tool the children from her and
thai she has been trying to trace them
since that time. Both of the children
are boys, one being three years old
and the other a nursing babe six
months old. She is particularly anN
ious to regain the baby, n will prob
ably resort to the law to do So. The
father is not here at the present time,
and nothing can be doneh1mMtbe matter
until he arrives. H
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Yesterday we published two ar
ticles, one from the Wheeling Intel
licencer. headed "Mr. Tatum and the
Tax Rate" and the other, Real Tax
Reform from the Wheeling News.
We have seen nothing palmer on the
tax question than what they contain
and by equeS we reproduce th to-
day. a person who can't see where
in he will De benefited. after reading
these articles, amt see anything.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The farmers and others of West Vir-
ginia are fast learning that the Repub-
lican tax reform. made law by the
special Legislature, them money
rather than increases their taxes
Marietta (Ohio) Register.
You are right. The farmers are
fast learning this fact, and while the
Democratic politicians are trying to
deceive the people by nEsrepresenta-
ton. the latter are reading and in
forming themselves on the tax q11es-
ton, consequently the Republican par
ty and the Republican State ticket
are growing in strength every day,
Democrats coming to their aid in all
directions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
WHO WILL
COUNT THE BALLOTS
(continued from First Page)

no. Pennington, James a Reese,
Rep, W. H.yeach. Rep, J.T. Martin,
Dem.
No. 3. Downs, William Reese, Rep,
Clark Barrackman, Rep, Cleon
Brand, Dem.
Grant District.
No. l. Monongah. R. Q. Meyers,
Rep. L. NJ. Kuhn, Rep, Clarence Cur
rev., Dem.
No. g. Eldora, Dr. D. G. Copeland,
Rep, William Lanham, Rep, B. K.
Martin, Dem.
No. 3. Union school, w. H. Grand
staff. Rep, George Hull, Rep, S. L.
Shaver, Dem.
No. 4. Minersville, Z. NJ. Reese, Rep,
". S. Reppert, Rep, John NJ. o.
Hall, Dem.
Nc. 5. Everson, Hermann ]. Shaver,
Rep, j. n. Woods, Rep, William H.
Marley, Dem
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81


Mr.. Vinson made 1t very clear ia
his speech at the OperaGHouse on Sat
urday that Marion county is now pay
ing more than its share of the State:
taxes and that by h new law we
shall save about s26,O 600 a year. This
is a very plain proposition, and all
who heard the speech will appreciate
the following editorial in yesterdays
Wheeling News:
The first result of the new tax laws
will be felt in Ohio county next year.
This result will be a direct saving to
the taxpayers of Ohio county Of over
$4,000.
twenty-five thousands dollars is
rather a large sum of money. The
News believes the citizens Of Wheel
ing would rather keep it at home thai
give it to The State, which will be
done if the tax laws are repealed next
winter as certain politicians say they
will try to do if they are elected.
This saving Of $4,000 to ohio coun-
ty next year is direct and absolute. It
isn't wiped out by Increased county
costs or Increased valuations" 1t
is simply the subtraction of that
amount from the county tax bill.
The first operation OF the new tax
laws is the reduction OF the direct
State tax from So to "a cents. This
reduction of II cents is effective next
year. The bugaboo about the assess
ment of real estate at its true and ac-
tual value has no effect on this prop
ositicn. hat assessment law does
not go into effect until 1906, and that
year the State tax will be cut to -
cents or less. Next ear when the
first reduction of II cents becomes ef-
under present laws.
The county OF ohio pays into the
State treasury $4,000 a year raised
by the levy of 35 cents upon real and
personal property. The reduction OF
this tax to ~ cents will reduce this
sum to $4,000 next year. In short,
Ell average Of at least two dallars to
each voter will be saved to the coun-
~. Is not this "a tax reform?
More than this. there is a probable
ity OF greater savings ever than he
reduction Of the direct State az,
which is Imperative, as certain as day
succeeds night. if the law is not re-
pealed. The new law requiring the
assessment of railroads., street rail-
ways, pipe lines, telephone lines, tel
egraph lines, fast freights and kin
lreu corporations at their true and ac-
lUal value becomes effective next
1, rrJi- r,r.r - yoSr1I- ,,crnn G
ed revenue for Ohio county. It means
an income so large that it will enable
The county commissioners to relieve
real estate and personal property Of
a considerable portion or the county
axes by reducing the present county
lcvies. REMEMBER, ALL HIS
WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT YEAR
UNDER T:.G PRESENT SYSTEM
OF ASSESSMENT. TIE ASSESS
MENT OF PROPERTY AT ITS TRUE
AND ACTUAL VALUE DOES NOT
&C INTO EFFECT UNTIL THE
STATE TAX is PRACTICALLY OR-
LIBERATED, AT WHICH TIME
EACH COUNTY WILL BE DOING
ITS OWN ASSESSING AND ITS
own TAXING FOR LOCAL PUR-
POSES ONLf-A CASE OF HOME
RULE IN TAX MATTERS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
Meeting Tonight.

The Mothers Club will meet to-
night in the parlors in the rear of the
Public Library. The teachers OF the
city have been invited to attend, as
announced in yesterdays paper. The
following is the program of exercises:
Hymn. ~
Devotional exercises, by Mrs. J.
Engle.
How the Mothers May Aid in the
Improvement Of Our Schools-Prof.
Roster.
Extract from Child Culture"-NIrs.
N. R. c.. Morrow.
Scientific Instruction-Miss Belle
Wilderman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The real value figures of the new
tax laws were favored by those emf
nent Democrats, Henry G.. Davis and
John H. Holt, and they have never re-
3pudiated the opinions they expressed
before the tax commission. They
stand pat on that proposition be-
cause they know it is right. DO you
not think the judgment of these eX-
perienced business men is more to
b~eStrusted than that of the Democrat
lie bourbon who is running for COVER
nor and Boss McGraw who wants to
to the United States Senate?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Some Republicans seem mad and
others feel hurt because the Times
so wilfully, blatantiy and maliciously
misrepreSented Mr.. Dawson and the
reception he got here, but it pleased
us, for We would rather a sh eet Of
that kind wonld be against our party
than for it.: Republicans are getting
good and sick Of its non-partisantD
attitude, and it helps us in our bust
ness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The party of jefferson, as the Dem
ocrats like to call themselves, is cor
rectly named. 1t is a party of the
past and uses methods of the past.
The campaign of Deception it is now
carrying on in West Virginia is a
sample of how it always tries to hood
wink the people. But the people have
gone to Republican free schools and
have earned to read, SO the Demo-
cratic trump card is nc good any
more.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

What is the use OF Black Dovener
going a%ro"ntF over n First Congress
sional district making speeches? No
Il is running against him.-Parkcrs-
burg State Journal
The Captain is aware that &c has
q walkover. but he IS a good Republi-
can and wouldn't feel that he would
be doing his duty toward his party if
he should remain silent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Henry G. Davis is being criticized
because he has given only $50. 900 to
the Democratic campaign fund in re
turn for his nomination for Vice Pres
ident. When his chances Of election
are considered. it must be admitted
that he has paid much more than the
nomination is worth.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
Paid the Bill,

S. A. D. Lanning refused to return
to this State with Constable Jones
yesterday without the eXtradltlOn
papers. The officer returned and to-
day he received word hat the money
had been returned to the man who
was working at the local express Of
fee. In that case the matter will be
dropped.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
Attantion, kina,s pauohters.

There Will be Il call meeting of the
Loyal Circle of Kings Daughters held
at the home of The president, Thurs
day evening at o'clock. The mem
bers are urged to come as promptly as
possible so that the business of the
evening may be transacted at an
early hour.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The Democrats who We're bowling
about assessment at real value do not
tell vol that your tax levies are Il in
half by the new laws. They are at
tempting to deceive the voters. Dc
not take any stock in their sophis-
tries.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The new law which provides for as
sessment at real value and a reduc-
ton OF all levieS by one-half vii
cause our tax system to bear lightly
on the smaller
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

4 vote for the State Democracy
means 4 vote for the continuation of
high and unequal taxation. while a
ote forthe Republicans means equal
valuation and equal and low taxation.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

When Judge Parker made his re
cent visit TO New York, he refused to
talk. even to leading Democrats. He
had to see Belmont first and learn
what he was to be allowed to say.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

ohm Scully, foreman Wagner Palm
ros' Machine Works, left for Elkins
to-day TO erect a coal tipple for Davis
Coal and Coke Company. Mr.. Scul1y
expects to be absent about three
weekS
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Candidate Cornwell is not in sym
patty with tax reform and would not
raise his hands for better laws if elect
ed governor. Do you want that sort
of a man in the chair at Charleston?
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

How are the Democrats of Marion
county to know who are on the Dom
Ocratic ticket? They have no papers
willing to carry the homogeneous
bunch in their columns.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

About the only thing the Demo-
Gratis are agreed upon is that it is al
ways safe for them to make faces.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Republicans are not responsible
for good crops,' shout the Democratic
managers. But the farmers know that
good prices and Republican admins
trationS always go together.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The MOTTO of Parker and Hill in the
present. as in the previous campaigns,
is: Don't talk much and nobody will
sass you" but they forget that rec
ords speak lOude than words.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

The Democratic candidate is not to
be too severely blamed for changing
his mind. 1t proves that he has one.
anyway
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Democrats have been very slow in
starting their campaign. The leaders
have beon ready for some time, but
they all wanted to start in different
directions.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Joe P. Fleming left to-day on a bust
visit Pittsburg before he returns.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Voters who are asked to put the
Democratic party into power should
remember how long ii took to clear
away the Cleveland Wreckage.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

There is only one Democratic paper
in Marion county, and it is either
afraid or ashamed to say SO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Quick collections, prompt settle
Reconsideration Claim Agency. Y
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

Why not let the Marion Claim
Agency collect that claim for you? X
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
WAFWT CCLegsNM

WANT COLUMN
Do You Know What We Want?
Several Short Ads. at
One Cent Per Word.
WANTED-By man and wife; Two
furnished ooms for light housekeep-
ing; centrally located. 121 Main St
FOR RENT-Six roomed house, furn-
ished complete, to man and wife; pos
itiycly no children. 2O6 Jefferson st.
FOR RENT-A four-room cottage
with water and gas. Apply SOP Locust
venue
WANTED-Young lady, neat appear
ance, good talker, to travel on new
proposition; experience not necessary.
w. J. Schell, Kenyon Hotel.
WANTED-Six boarders. Apply 329
Water street.
FOR SALE-Fine penny picture cam
era; completes; first-claSs order; cheap
Box 353. city.
WANTED-A lady to do plain sew
ing. Apply at 326 Monro street.
FOR Reimbursement room, front
ing on Parks emu under Citizens
Dollar Savings Bank -
WANTED-A girl to do general
homework for small family-no wash
ing. Apply West Virginian office.
FOR RENTING houses on Raymond
street; six rooms city and well wa
ter and gas; terms, $12 per month.
ohn W. Mason.
FOR SALE-One dresser, some lace
curtains, stand tables, hall carpet and
other furniture. Will sell cheap at
once Call at 423 Jackson street
FOR RENT-Furnlsned ROOMS. Ap
ply 325 Walnut avenue.
FOR RENT-A few choice ONES
rooms in the new Peoples Bank build
ing. Apply at the Peoples Bank,
FOR RENT-A number of hne office,
rooms for rent in the Geo. III. Jacobs
building, Monroe street. Inquire OF
Geo. M. Jacobs, County Clerks Office.
wANTED-Places for students to
room and board. Address Principal
of the Normal, Fairmont, w. Va.
|I EH.EL
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

l have some fine lots in Morro~
Siate yer. II. II anhaIn <
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
Tom Powell Victor.

Al tho Yost billiard p~arlOrS last
evening Tom Powell beat Pearl Pitzcr
200 to Ill, and gave him a start of %.
This evening Macarthur and Skin
ner will play, also Tom Powell and
Ice Polling. Tomorrow evening the
tournament will come to a close.
a special term Of the intermediate
Court will be held Thursday to hear
some chancery proceedings.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
MR.. pAYNE'S
BATTLE FOR LIFE
HIS RALLY FROM LAST NIGHTS
SINKING SPELL LITTLE LESS
THAN A MiRACLE-CON-
DiT!ON VERY GRAVE.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Oct. DIR.
GraysOn said al nine o'clock that Mr..
Payne's rally from last nights sink
ing spell. when ever the physicians
had given up hope, was little less than
a miracle. The patients organ are
now all working naturally except his
heart. He partook Of a cup OF coffee
and glass of miIk for breakfast. AL
together his condition was more ia
vorable tina it was at the same time
Yesterday. DR.. Osler arrived from
Baltimore about nine o'clock and en-
tered into consultation with the other
doctors.
Bulletin at $50 a. NJ:
The physicians issued thet follow
ing bulletin at $50 this morning:
The Postmaster General has again
rallied. Heart action eel feeble.
Condition grave.
(Signed)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
For Governor,

WILLIAM NJ. O. DAWSON,
of Kanawha county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

For Observation-Disclosures District,
A. J. MCDANIEL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

For Secretary Of State,
W. SWISHER,
OF Marion county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
For Auditor,

ARNOLD C. SCHERR,
of Mineral county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
For Vice President,

CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS,
Of Indiana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For President,

THEODORE
Of New York.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

For Assessor-Eastern District,
GILBERT HOLMAN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-04

J. NEWTON OGDIN,
of peasants county.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-14
EN-. Sir John w. Landrum
Grand Captain General.

John Walden l4andrum was born
at Mayfield, where he continues to
reside, and is IA son Of DIR. j. ID.
LandTum, who was a member of
the Kentucky Senate from that dis
trict in 1926. AS IA Mason his
record is remarkable and some
what meteOric, having been elected
Grand Junior Warden Of the Grand
Lodge in 1899 and Grand Scribe of
the Grand Chapter at the same time,
and the last year passed out of Office
as both Grand Master and Grand
High Priest. When elected Grand
Master, he had the pleasure of be-
ing installed by his father, Past
Grand Master, j. ID. Landrum,
vino held the office in 1864, the
scene being one Of the most affect
ing and the only one of the kind
ever witnessed in the Grand Lodge
! in Kentucky-nO other Grand
Master ever having enjoyed II SIM
liar privilege. Previous to that
lme. when he was Commander of
raducah Commandery, No. Ii, he
also had the pleasure of comforting
the orders of Tenplar Masonry
upon his father who was then III
tho scVcnty-SiXth year of his age.
SIR Knight Landrum was made Il
Mason in Maylicld Lodge and re-
ocived the Capitular degrees i'm the
! CaHptcr in that city, but WAS
ilui4hted by Paducah Command
rr4, and later became its Com
uauurr. At The 1884 Conclavc Of
, ur Gland Comnnndcry. he was
.lectcd Grand Captain Of the Guard
and has since advanced in regular
graduation. BY reason of the tive
vacancies ut the head of the line,
ne will next week become Deputy
! Grand Commander.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1904-05-14
En-. Sir K. r. Purnam
Grand GeneraIiSsimO.

RchCrt5 RodesRBurnam, 'wasI born
and"rc0red in Madison county, aud
wasEod ucatcd at Yale. beingsa stu
dent in that University at the same
time with Judge ". H. Taft. the
present Secretary of War. He is mt
present Cashier of the Madison
National Bank. at Richmond. He
is II son of Mai. Curtis F. Burnam,
eN-Solicitor General of the United
States. and younger brother of
Chief Justice a. X. Burnam, of the
Court of Appeals.
He was made II Master Mason in
Richmond Lodge. No. %, in 1880,
and was shortly after elected its
Secretary. holding the Office for
several years. He was elected
Master i'm 1885, and later became
High Priest of Richmond Chapter.
In October. 1900, was elected Grand
Scribe of the Grand Chapter, and
last October became Grand High
Priest. He was dubbed and created
a Knight Templar in Richmond
CommandeTy, No. 80. served sew
eral terms as its Commander, has
been an interchangeable worker III its
interest and to him is largely due
its present prosperous and flourish
inc condition.
Upon the death of the late la
mented Hon. j. Speed Smith, in
1900, ne was appointed to succeed
him as Grand Prelate and was regu-
larly advanced to his present posi-
ton.
BY the death of Very Eminent
Deputy Grand Commander, he be-
came the next officer in line of sue
cession to the Grand Commanders
chair and will be elected to that
position at the cOnclave to be held
here next week.