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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
THE RoYAL ARcANuM.
Convention In Michigan Condemns the
Raising Of Insurance Rates.

Detroit. July 19.-At a convention
here OF delegates representing ,ocai
councils OF the Royal Arcanum
throughout Michigan resolutions were
adopted expressing confidence In the
principles OF fraternal insurance. but
strongly condemning the recent action
OF the supreme council providing that
assessments shall be based upon the
attained ages az which they entered
the society. The supreme council Is
asked 70 rescind its action and mem
bers are asked 10 defer Judgment un-
an the supreme council makes known
Whist rs final action viii BE-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
Wanted so Men and Women
To take advantage Of specisl oser Mad,
by Dr.. }. W. Kelly.

10 take advantage Of sPecisi Offer Made
by Dr.. J. W. Kelly.
Dr. ). " Kelly the enterprising drusg-
'sss, are Advertising to-day fer hfty men
sna vomss to take advantage Of the spec
iai hsE-priee offer they are making on
Dr.. hoNard's celebrated specific for the
cure Of constipation and dyspepsia. and
ge' fifty cent package at half.srioe. -
cents.
80 positive arc they Of the remarkable
power Of this specific to cure these dis
eases. as well as sick headaches and liver
troubles. that they agree TO refund the
money TO any customer whom this medic
inc does not quickly relieve and cure.
with Or. Hovard's specific Al hand
YOU can eat what you want and have no
fear Of in consequences. Il Strengthens
the stomach, gives perfect digestion, reg
1iates the bowels, creates an annette.
makes life worth The living.
This is an unusual opportunity TO obtain
90 doses Of the best medicine ever made
Tor hali It's regular price, with the person q
al guarantee Of well huovn business
iirm TO refund the money Il il does not
give satisfaction.
II you cannot call at Dr.. J. ". Keliv's
store to-day send your p cents by mail.
and they viii send YOU package.
promptly, charges paid.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

,be saloons ~hish rsnsin. there has iesr
a. snnusl increase IN the resenus derived
from lsqe@r licenses Of Iis,is over si57..
10000.
bat perhaps the most sieni6esst evil
denes Of the good accomplished b. the
law, i the fact that not single case OF
An assault upon white woman has been
reported from the district covered by the
MAN Law" sincei, became effective.
nor has there been a single iyuehinz in
the eoantry districts.
! have not attempted to discuss the
merits OF the law. but have merely stated
a few facts, which believe the people
should know. VIZ. Hopor. MAxx.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
oid papers for sale at this office.
THE TRANSFERS STRIKE.
After Lasting los Days Il Was De
elareo orelslly on.

Chicago. July 2i.-The teamsters'
strike that has so greatly disturbed
business conditions in this city for tho
last los days. was at midnight ofncially
declared on by the members OF the
Transfers Joint Council. The men
have been ordered 70 seek their old
position and II IS estimated that less
than onehalf OF them viii be re-em-
ployod. The strikers have made n
complete surrender and will apply fo-
work as individuals and without an
agreement OF any kind with their en-
ployers. The action OF the Transfers
Joint Council was taken at the end Of
day whose events clearly forshad-
owed The collapse OF the strike.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
Moonshinlng as a Business.

p 80 . - o'fioSCs
Mo-, feople have been Of the
opinion that the home Of the moon
sinner wss in the mountains Of the
State Of virgiria. North Csrolins.
Tennessee. kentucky Georgia. and
that al Of the whiskey that wa.
coni'ary % law and reached IL.
Destination without the government
siaup du'y having been paid on il
VAS manufactured ia the hollows If
those mountains.
True couirabaud liquor was made
in the mountain regions Of Pennsyl-
vania. sud perhaps other Norther N
States. but "moonshiniug con-
side'cl an industry reculiar to the
mountains aud TO the States mention
ed
Il viii bee news 70 many readers to
know that there is in these latter DAYS
much "moonshining in the larger
ciiie. u the North. The information
comes direct from M. John W
lerkes. United States COMMISSIONS
90 Internal Revenue. aud is. therefore
reliable. That official says:
There is moonshining in every
pafi % the country despite the efforts
of our mon Co stamp IL out. I have
no doubt thatiiiicit dnstilliug il being
carried 90 .; this very minute in
New York, Philadelphia. Chicago
aud other cities AT frequent inter-
walls our men uncover illicit stills in
the large northern aud eastern cities.
while down ia thc moun,aint disiri cts
of Georgia, Kentucky and other
Southern States mountain dew" is
distilled by Che natives in defiance Of
clio Jaw.
The commissioner further SAYS
that ilIicit distiiiug is decreasing in
thc mountains, but Is increasing in
the cities BE does not think the
illegal manufacturer whiskey can
ever De- stopped. no matter how
,igorou. the work of running down
moonshine's may be prosecuted.
That che work., vigorously pro-
secuted !, shown by the figures
Last year there were LOIS illicit
stills seized and destroyed. and 99l
moonshiniuers arrested.
Duuns The pact eight years
i3.624 STILLS were seized and DESTROYED
by government officials. and 1000
arrests we've made. Chasing
"aoush.usr- is sometimes danger.
BUS nn.iness, lor during these eight /
'esrs seven officers were killed and
Eighteen wounded by the moon.hin
'fs in defense OF thcir illicit distu.
.ues
Ihefommissioaer is Of opinion that
here Is but one way 20 pnt an end to
Doe business Of ,he moonshiner. and
hat 3, Co take ihc tax or distilled
pifi's -R,chmoud Times Dispatch.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
HIS TEAM DROWNED.
"'sslesworth Escaped BY Dangling on
Wire Rope.

Lexington, Ky. July IA remark.
iple escape from drowning was e1-
)erleHccd by J. NJ. Wigglesworth. a
wealthy farmer living at haywood.
Miselesworth had been TO this city
the afternoon, and owing TO tho
ain, was forced 10 walt until late az
hset TO start for home. Before reach
ns Elkhorn creek. near his home he
'el asleep. and the team walked into
water. which had been forced out Of
's banks by The ram. Nvsen .WIgglss
NoIlh a-'-akened H. managed 70 got
io'a ot wire rope stretched across
nc ereeh. lie remained in this DO.
Auon Tor two hours. his screams -.
-rscting the attention OF ueirhborS
who rescued him. The team OF mules
worth $500. and wagon were loss
Wisslesworth. when hauled ashore
was almost exhausted.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

o. nothing IL there deases igno.
rance than on simple social questions
s"inish methods have prevailed So
ieag that the methods Of the Lamb
are looked upon a. simply ideal.
something to be preached abou, and
not expected to be put into business
life.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

coFlnston. Ky. July IA. C. Mar
I'm. alias Rodgers. and the woman.
Mrs J. G. Rodgers. alias Net;ie Davis.
Alias acdgorson. who claims 10 b. the
vile ~ the man. we're arraikned before
Police Judge Roetkin for a preliminary
hF@rtng on the charge OF stealing a
horse aud buggy from Theo. wieek
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
a KILLING AT MT. STERLING.
'onn Fay Is In JAN FOR shoe,irv
Lienteil Fassett.

Mt Sterling. Ky. July 22-John
ray, OF this city. shot and Killed Lieu
tSl fasseu here. Fassett vas shot IN
'ae stomach, the bah going entirely
through The body. Fay was arrested
and placed in jail Fasser IL rs Years
CD and native Of Bath county Fay
kired a man here a few years $40 ana
has been ia considerable trouble
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Louisville. KY. July 32.-Sixteen ps..
sonai friends Of Marvin Hsrt snd arm
SeheNefs Ia his prowess as pugilisf
nave purchased a loving cup % solid
silver, 20 inches IN height. and costing
$50, which they VIII present 10 him
some time next week at his country
home.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

IHo.s who vish TO cultivate au.
snep OF speech should 60 into the lii,
insurance business now. There ar
~sny things 20 be explained tina,
~ii give opportunity Tor lingual
practice.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
RARE PRESENCE OF MIND.
I'M l'neman Cut the Electric Wire
and Saved His Life.

Louisville. Ky July 22.-Rare pres
snee 81 mind saved John Siegel. a line
man' IN the employ OF the New Al
oAny Electric Light Co. from electro
1"'ion- siegel. with three other work
"'n' was engaged az East Fourth
street. ana Cuiherison avenue. when he
'hmbed pole and became entsneled
n live wire. With smoke ana snar,,s
,ssuins trom h~s ciothing>and the flesh
trying on his hand. he seized a Ratchet
nom MS belt and cut the wire. thus
breaking the current siegel was near
~ pFosrated. bp maintained his hold
"nel comrades assisted him to the
srpund.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
TOO LATE.

sympathy. hungers Toy a kind word. %
says Cleveland telegram 90 the
Chicago Record Herald. with his
amounted millions and his mastery
II men. his lifelong ambition graft
fed and no more worlds lcfi Tor his
mercenary couQucring. thc richest
man in the world sits bY the hour az
Forest Hin. HE chin sunk on his
breast, or walks for miles under the
trees OF his magnificent estate. all
ways alone excep, for his guards who
keep at a distance from him. always
in a gloom.
HE has become morose. never
free in his conversation with his em-
Ployes. he now speaks only when alb
-olu,ely necessary aud then gives his
directions tersely and absently.
The GOOD Of printed denuuciatiou
recently let loose upon him exercises
over him fascination which De can
not escape. though the inevitable
consequence Dc humiliation and
hoart-burning The latest Tubel
article. made public Wednesday. was
40 exception Every word. from The
authors imputation that his wealth
had besmirched charity and educa-
'ion wherever 10 had touched thcm.
TO the uusparing autopsy OF his
physioSuomy and The verdict that &C.
showed the oldest man in the world
"a living mummy was read by her
subject with asidious curiosity. The
last sentence it is said. was runctu-
sted with this exclamation.
Thank the Lord. It's her last
so when David Z. nowatt. the
long trusted superintendent OF tse Oh
kings grounds. said today. -Ssm-
pathy-thst's what Mr.. Rockcieile-
wins, he ycsns tor ds,
after day. be knew what hc was tsia .
ing about"
John d. Rockefeller. yessuiug Goa
is new sort OF Rookie. /
Teller, and yet !, is a JOAN d. Rookie
Teller no, TO be wondered at.
he has made The rights. the prop.
srty. the lives aad tAe happiness Of
people TO pay him more ia dollars
AID cents than an, other man has
over before amassea BY unaided effort
He found oUt early what he wanted
and he has got it BY making others
'sy for IL. Now, when there's moth :
ng further to he desired along the
ices mapped ont by his ambition. he
lads that he possc-se, ererythiag
nd has nothing iic tss discoversd 1
90 late that his theory of life /.
sEong. kno~ ing no;iing bat money. i
10 has poured ont moaey by .he mil.
len TO gam sha, which be sacrificed
o get the millions. sns he has learned
hat il i not 70 be had. +,
lie Is sn old msu With the r,,a in
ight. lie faces li w.sh no cssssiely =
hat the gii's 20 ebsr.sy. to eaucs-
lon and religion shs, he has lavisled
iish pfoaigal haua wiil hoy ~ Lim /,
e"'snsrne"s ia ihe place where he Is I,
eiHg. he kae~s bu, too ell IA, G
has faded otte,ly - ~ ~ ,f-
recent j. ccu,ernei.
With ao't.as but asaasy q, ~hiea =
pat b. i'H,i y ~. kernel ~hto >
i loo late. thar sn,'.ey Ia. i. lim
asions. =
Boz 'he sinr q lf.ss - the
eeHIsaye hes r.s>~a --i.eei. he .
ias~.
Srr &c ! : .slsIl..
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

The V. & ;. w. Railway will sell
round trip tickets TO Bristol on sat
urdsys, good to return following
Sunday at greatly reduced rates.
W. l.. Allen, @. z. a.
s. L. Cartright. Agent.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

II Is very simple problem that
that the teacher gave "Ifthree glasses
81 whisksy viii make man drunk
will not one glass make him one
third drunks"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

II is reported that Sam Jones is
coming to Bristol There certainly
will certainly he rise in the tenn
perasure.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

a ccsT inspection Of the Knox.
vile y. N c. a. eonvinees th,
editor tina, good work is being done
there il was good stroke Of pol.
ICY seeanng the Palace Hotel. Some
thing Of the sort would be good
move il our city.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

To BE President Of Airline Railroad.
Atlanta, Ga. July ga persistent
rumor is ahoat IN railroad circles here
10 the effect that John F. Wallace.
formerly chief engineer OF the Pana-
ma canal. is to be made president OF
the Seaboard Airline railroad.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Mss enjoy life who 60 about thei,
business with the same spin, boy
engages in sport.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Wsss young man wakes up in a
jail irow a drunk and find. that a..
has shot another. yet mas no remem
erAnee Of ia. where does the RESPONSE.
eiii'y fests Who is there who can
say, "Noi on me-"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

"rsrHAllr speaking. local paper
Il a. good a. the citizens in the
place make q, We are apt to forge,
that the people OF = place have a..
much to do in making a local sheet
a. the editor has
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
Roanoke Far.

The great Roanoke Fair. to take
place September 26 to % inclusive
in the city Of Roanok-. Va. promises
to eclipse the very successful exhibit
ton OF last year. II will be under
liberal and aggressive management.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Osr dollar that keeps hustline
does more business than hundred.
that are boarded.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Gotha. Duchy OF Saxe-Cohurr anc
Sotha. July 20.-Duke Charles Edward
OF Saxe-Coburs and Gotha assumed
the reins Of government on affirming
bis majority. His state entry into the
capital was the occasion OF much cere.
moniaf
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
State Female Normal School
FARMvILLE va.

The State Offers free taiiion for WORTHY
Young women who wish 90 prepare Them
selves for teacher
Liberal Courses Language
Science and Manual Arts
Strong professional Cour,c with Normal
Training.
Extensive Improvements smbodying thc
beet features OF
Modern Educational Equipment
The Faculty has been strengthened Dos
The appointment OF several graduates
from the leading American ynifcr.ifi,s.
session begins Sept 6th. Catalogue
sent on application
29-3l i. l. HARTMAN. p-cst
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

INVESTORS should turn their atten-
tion 20 storing some Of this surplus
heat for winter use.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

" Bob Taylor goes deep into poll
tics there will be danger that his
magazine will be exploded.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

IHrnr arc too many preacher.
showing their superior knowledge by
showing that the Bible does not
mean just what il states.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

'sNs hsnqee's gAoAs she tainted
s'e"sy ene-'iaa ~ils no, d.na. !,
:. kssssed d., sks ~sy sad ~.
S"s' - p<opie ~as -ano~ a .lp,
sa' TEL sa's sbas ,a.ey a.. rssise !,
'ss easi tie~ The f.es i. s.,...
''fte = : e'~ains'iaa 81 sbs er.a,
'''s"ty pessss II ,Lis sena,,, % COZ.
~ - "''sssnee- q sse pss~ s.S
s''s '--saias = 'l.s ea.lssss .ek,....
g: !. ''<'s' s''t s's-.s'.l s..ses. ~.
& h's1 ~ -s< ~.-A,.4 -. s,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Humble. Tex. July 24.-Fire started
in tank belonging 10 the Texas OIL
Co. caused BY lightning striking the
OH Eleven tanks were ablazo and
over 100000 barrels OF Gil we're con
H1med
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Mrs should organize TO struggle
with and not against eseh other.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION

REPUBLICAN, STATE CONVENTION
Roanoke, Va, August 9th, 1905.
For this occasion the Norfolk .,s
Western kaiiway will sell round trim
tickets 20 Roanoke at one fare plus 9sc
Tickets will be sold August 9th. 9Th and
eth' good 90 return until August 10. 1905
'or further Information apply TO ticket
agents az all stations in Virginia.
W b. BEvILL.
General Passenger Agent.
80 '' Roanoke, Va.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Moss Of the people who follow the
simple life cannot help il.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Az ounce Of mother is worth q
pound Of teacher
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

No matter what your business cui.
tisa'e a pure aud pleasant tone Of
voice.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

svsrEor'Se the motives Of Tom
'.'~s0n does not deny the plain
PLAIN truths be is revealing. II M.
motives are DO, right the world viii
seos had is ont. A man easno,
a'~s ~ real character Tor very
isar tine.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

iHA 'v.'4ea 'opsesarnt seems "a n.
'1"''"s =" a'-.a' a. ia,s a. ,he pub.
he g." prepare for il. Ifnow H.
p's1> ~'.oil pfrps,s Itself Tor an i.
ss'''sen' dissas.ios e sscisl sv,.
's'e- a s'eat harvest 81 liberty ana
e'''a'afs Property ~onld bs y.,n.s
by sAe people.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27

Shanghai. July 24.--ln carrying OUT
the boycott by the Chinese Of Amer.
lean goods which was arranged FOR al
mass meeting here July 20 an excep-
tion will De made IN the case OF Amer.
lean dealers who have not yet recclv.
cd supplies Of new gods
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
a.rEs oF AnvEnrls.xa.

The absvs rates A.. for ssssdinx sarert.,-
rcnts crlr.
4FLocsl AnTEartsxrrsTs viii 6seharr-
"a i~r - ~ rate of cenis per line Tor each
iHssrsisn.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
SPECIAL OFFER.

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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1905-07-27
TMo Larae sun snots-

Boston. July 1.-Two sun snots arc
now exciting considerable interey,
among Harvard astronomers. on nc.
count % their size Their diameter 4,
estimated TO be 100000 miles. - Ames
a big as the earth. whom they arst
appeared last Friday.
Old papers 20 cents per 100.
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-23
ANOTHER
NEW LAUNCH
THE REEVA, OWNED BY w. A.
DUNHAM, is NOW BEING
FITTED OUT.

Another new naphtha launch has
been added to the large fleet of vessels
of this class owned in Pensacola. The
addition is the Reeva. owned by w. A.
Dunham.
The vessel is now in the boat shed
owned by Mr.. Dunham, and is being
equipped with q twenty-four horse
power engine. The engine was built
by the Speedway Motor and Power
Co. and is guaranteed to make q
speed of about miles per hour with
the class of vessel in which it has
been installed.
The Reeva was built in Pensacola
the owner, Mr.. Dunham. drawing the
model and laying the keel, while the
other work was done by George Brown
The vessel is SO feet over all, and
is built in a most substantial manner
The model and workmanship reflect
credit upon the owner.
The launch, which is now being com
pleted. will be used by Mr.. Dunham
as an excursion boat, and for trans
ferring baymen between the ships and
wharf
The Pensacola journal., 1905-03-23
THE GRAND LODGE
OF ODD FELLOWS
WILL CONVENE AT GAINESVILLE
APRIL 1e-LARGE CROWD
EXPECTED TO ATTEND.

A special to the Jacksonville Times
Union from Gainesville says:
Center Lodge, as well as the Re
bekah degree of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows in this city, are
anticipating with a great deal of inter
est the assembling of the grand lodge
of the order in Gainesville IN April,
and are making extensive prepara-
tions for the entertainment of the hun
dreds of representatives expected
upon the occasion. 1t is the purpose
of the members of the Rebekah degree
to entertain their visiting sisters in a
manner which will demonstrate the
friendship ana fraternity of Odd Eel.
'lowship.
Grand Secretary A. NJ Cushman
has mailed to the various lodges
throughout the state the following
letter, which will prove of interest to
every Odd Fellow who intends visiting
the grand lodge:
The fifth annual session of the
grand lodge of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows of the state of Florida
will convene in the city-of Gainesville
Fla, on Tuesday, the 18th day oi
April, 1905, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
The railroads have made the usual
round-trip rate of one and one-thiro
fare, plus % cents, on the certificate
! plan.
Il herewith iRclose a circular of in
I structions issued by the Southeastern
/ Passenger Association, and urge upon
every officer and representative to
/ study it carefully so that all trouble
i will be avoided as in the past.
Certificates must De signed by my
self and viseo' by ]. A. Goodwin, city
/ ticket office, Atlantic Coast Line Rail
road. as special agent.
Tickets will be on, sale four days
before the meeting, Sunday not in
! cluded
Trusting there will be large at
tendance, / remain,
- Yours fraternally.
"a. NJ. CUSHMAN,
Grand Secretary"