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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25
AMONG THE
BANKERS
Mere Interesting InieFrisss viii tAs
aiioEs-h hany. Pronnsnt
Men Anszg Ihsa

Collin s. Campbell. assistant cash
ieE of the Fort Dearborn Na.ionsl
bank Of chiekashz, IS in Chickazha.
/ Ar. Campbell is decidedly : westsrn
man. He was formerly cashier Of he
Stock Yards Bank q Denver, Coo
rado, and has an extensive aequzirt-
aneeship among western bankers and
business men-
This Is a great country. said Mr.
Campbell i rode . bicycle through
here about ten years ago and while
Of course I knew you people are
hustlers and have made great gains /
vas not prepared 70 see such a ire
mend0as improvements"
g. 5. Whits0n, vice president Of the
National City Bank Of New York and
president Of the American bankers
association, res1-e1 the following
aneedote 70 a group Of friends:
There was certain individual
who vas bibuloEsly inclined. In fact,
he was a disgrace to the community.
The local minister took him in hand
and said, John, don't you know that
you are committing sin every time
you become intoxicated? Think Of
this, and try to do better
We'll, parson,1 answered the man,
Ayou may be right, but the Bible tells
of only one man who asked for water,
and he was in hell"
Andrew White, Of the National
Bank Of Commerce, New York, OBJ
served: Il was raised IN the cotton
fields Of the south and know good
soil when / see it. From what !
have observed / realize that this is a
fertile country, capable Of raising
large and diversified crops. The
wealth from this source, I know, is
already large, but it is Insignificant
by comparison with what it will be
in a few years"
Harry Berkley is representing the.
Pike Adding Machine company at
the bankers convention. Mr.. Berkley
is something Of banker besides, as
he was connected with the National
Bank Of Commerce in st. Louis for a
number Of years.
kansas City Is in close business
touch with Oklahoma said J. R.
Dominick, president Of the Traders
Bank Of Kansas City. "This is easily
accounted for On account Of our geo
graphical position, our railroad ia
cilities, and the reputation Of our
banks. Not only this, but Missouri
has always been Oklahoma's friend
in matters financial and in the con-
gress. We want to see you 60 to the
front and stay there"
J. A. Lewis, cashier Of the National
Bank Of Commerce in st. Louis, the
largest bank west Of the Mississippi
river, was one Of the prominent fig
ures at the convention. Mr. Lewis
expressed himself as being enthusi-
astic over the outlook for the new
state. Il think said Mr.. Lewis,
that this section Of the country is
making truly remarkable gains. It
Is not a mushroom growth, either,
but is Of substantial nature"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

In spite Of the knockers and the political grafter Oklahoma will
the constitution distant If the supreme
convention has exceeded It's authority the convention reasseme
change Statehood the first consideration politics put
when the welfare Of nearly two million people stake
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

It would be serious blow the business Of Indian Territory
Of the that could happen II statehood should be defeated this
time The Of the republican leaders believed by the gue
but they could business depression follow the
defeat Of The constitution.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

For Sale 4 year old pony Wei
broken to drive single. Jonas
Cook, Real Estate. Phone 46 or
2o2 rs St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

Be remembered that the bankers Of The city who brought
.e all Of the expense incident their
tnment chckaa bankers don't like back proposition
which public spirit and generosity are involved
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

BY his welcome address, which well worded and
well delivered G. Russell nmatn that he become
famous orator well az "tOvn-buldeS%
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

pomis.d the bankers welcome but when them wet
boot It than the contract called for.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

another thing FOX Oklahoma proud Of that her
Of bank failures smaller anthat Of Of the older states
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

President Gilbert IN his address declared that the banking pro-
perfectly satisfactory and Mr. Gilbert
This doesn't look like capital be frightened away
from Oklahoma.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

With respect the Bankers must be said that the bankers
daughters constituted by far the attractive part Of the
yenton and he bankera thmseIves handsome looking
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

The people 81 chckash smpathze with Mr. Lea the loss Of his
Flaming mill which the cys doursng industrial nstu
dons It hoped that the plant will be rebuilt
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

aspEs paving though completed much admired BY the
visitors and chekasha pressa ~ her enterpriHe
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

bundered badly having the house order
II The opening u tie convention fault
bad, beasty bad
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

unbend and aside that serious business look when
they get together convention tits good thing forget business trouble
at least year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

The visos praise chp although they have the ay with
her gsrb On.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

okahomas prosperity solid be shaken said the
president the association All the bankers talk and look prosperity
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

happy school teachers and pupils chekaha public
schools had a successful year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

BY the banks Of the city make gratifying
showing evidence of healthy and business condition
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

STATK SENATOR
L KTaylor, of Chickasha
John H. Venable
Of Chickasha
DR.. Geo. o. johnson,
Fl. Cobb
E. B. Widaman,
Anadarko
COUNTY SHERIFF
Mart Louthan
D. L. Hopkins
Julius Doss
]. w. Wager
Harvey Matthews
REGISTER OF DEEDS:
Geo w. Petty
George Reid
]. F. Bishop
| COUNTY CLERK
]. D. Lindsay
Clay Donovan
H. N. Mullican
A. NJ. Creoke
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT
J..R. Callahan
J. P. Whatley
Dexter M. Kramer
COUNTY TREASURER
w. NJ. Edwards
w. S. Kilgore
Isaac Cloud
SUP'T PUBLIC SCHOOLS
X. II. Wilson
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Ed. F. Johns.
Jack Hale
M. F. lizard
G. G. Goetting
J. S. Downs
Chas. Goode
P. w. Krey
c. M. Lents
Milas D, Beddingtie'd "
COUNTY JUDGE
N. M. Williams
w. S. Staley
G. L. Greer
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Bert 3. Barefoot.
! COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
DIR. Ben Harmed
Wm. Stacey
Robert M. johnson
DR.. A. S. Riddle
Henry A. Mileur
CONSTABLE
Geo A. Brown
] w. Henderson
VIM Bazemore
JUSTICE OF PEACE
]. d. Hill
T. P. Moore
John A. Mcclure
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

The attendance large interest keen the addresses Of high order
association has had successful convention tho
verdict Of all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25
STATE AND COUNTY OFFICES

ION
COMMISSION ER-
] ]. NcAlesler
n McAlestes
s. a. D. Alcoft Of Cement
STATE TREASURER
Jas. 4 Mensfee, Carnegie, Ok.
10. S. SENATOR
A. l.. Turner,
Of Oklahoma City.
Rob't L Owen,
Mnskogee, I. T.
Roy Hoffman, Of Chandler
5. u. Rutherford
Of Muskogee
CONG. stu DISTRICT
RefOrd Bond
JUDGE OF
18th JUDICIAL DISTRICT
H. B. Lockett,
of Comanche.
J. c. L. Guest, Of Duncan
Frank NJ. Bailey,
Of Chickasha
Chilion Riley, Of Duncan
STATE JUDGE
OF SUPREME COURT
Samuel w. Hayes,
Of Chickasha.
ATTORNEY GENERAL
5. P. Freezing Of Shawnee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

chekasha entertained bankers difficulties but .he showed the
genuine of hospitality
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

RAN dampen bankers make chasha hos
pixIiy les cordial
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

Tie bankers prosperous boxing hank But why shouldn't they
Ne prosperous okahonaf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

70 dong f0T h Development q ne aeE as
than the bankers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

Tie FIREss IS authorized 81
nike tna following announce
uznrs su5iect to The aclou q the
d. zccratic party.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

The Owl drug store "Has It,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

We =. 20 hsys "a q lns y &C. saa p =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

It -ss 2. r..Ar A ID j. hang him; don't blame chsEs.A.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-05-25

Bsauiy and sriIliansy Fsisnff z g bAHasFs 'AiL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
SPECTATORS SCARCE.

But corporapS guard appeared out
side the bar in the Police Court this
morning, and most of them took position
against the west wall. Some took seats
in windows where they remained until or
dered out of the same. This was 10 const;
ouence of Justice Oaton's action yester-
day in excluding all from the court room
who had no business there. As was
stated, later in the day cn'of the men
who had been ordered cut sought Justice
Cation and asked him what he meant
when he suggested that the spectators
should be at work. The justice replied,
"Exactly what | said" The interview
er endeavOred to cOntinue the colloquYi
but the Justice passed on up the street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
PERSONAL.

Mrs. E. 7. McYeish has gone to lar
fax to spend few weeks.
Rev. Richard l.. Carne returned this
morning from Georgetown College
where he has been attending the oien,
MAJ retreat for the Catholic clergy, ano
will say the early mass at st. MARY
Academy tomorrow morning. -.
Miss Kate Smith is guest oil MSS
Halle E. Chichester, in Stafford. -.
The family of Mr.. w. 81. Melchoir is
amending the summer 10 Culpeper.
Tomorrow Rev. Mr. Sewer Of tie Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will preach a.
Mitchells in the morning and at Cul'
pepper in the evening. He goes by ap'
pointment of the Home Commission
Committee. His pulpit will be sup
piled tomorrow morning and evening BY
Rev. Dr.. Gordon, OF Washington.
Mr.. Z. @. l.. Moncure, of the county,
went to Richmond today on business.
Mr.. Harry HsntzmGn, now OF Char
louisville, is in the city on short Visit
Judge J. X. NJ. Norton ID In Rich'
mond on business.
Announcement is made Of the coming
marriage of Miss Willie May Hsmersley,
daughter of Mr. VIM. E. Hamersley, OF
this CITY. and Mr.. James h. Taylor, Of
Washington, which will take place 10
September.
The family of Judge L. @, Barley Ia:
gone to Augusta county to spend part oil
the summer.
Mr.. aud Mrs. George Stuart, who have
been visiting their mother, Mrs. X. +.
Stuart. on Seminary Hill, have returned
to their home 10 King George county.
Mrs. Edward H. Kemper and Dbl SO
Sallie will be the hostesses at the golf club
party to be given at the golf club house
tonight. The chspsrons will leave this
city on the O'Clock train.
Miss Mary Curtis Lee is visiting Mrs'
P. L. Yeatman on Washington street.
Miss Janet Rowen entertained nun
Der of her friends at a dance last night.
The dance was given 10 honor OF her
cousin, Miss Edith Upper, of Washing
ton.
Mr.. George W. Langley, son Of Mr.
w. 2. Langley, of Joplin, Mo-, Is In the
city. He says bis father will probably
come back to this city, which he lef'
thirty-eight years ago, to live again.
Miss Louisa Jackson Ball, of MI.
Savage, Md, has returned from James
town Exposition, and is no@ the guest
OF Miss Florence Adelaide Long, for
week or ten days.
Mr.. James Evans is serit usly i'll at biz
home on Jefferson street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
LOCAL RREYITIES.

Glide Saunders Swsir, the infant sen
OF Mr.. Horace Sssin, died this morning.
Capt. A. j. Fair, Of this city, has sold
TO Mr.. John Shepherd 80 scrss Of land
on Pohick run 10 Fairfax county.
When Gov. Swanson Was in this city
Yesterday no mention, it is said, was
made of the vacancy in the judgeship for
this circuit.
Mr.. Luther Carter has sold TO Mr..
WslIsce Hook house No. 2O9 south Pat
rick street, formerly belonging to Miss
Annie Henderson.
The temperature grew coil early last
night with the wind from the northwest.
The weather today ha, been COMPARE
lively mild.
The alarm Of Ere about 5000 clock
last night was caused by resilient of
Queen street, near Columbus, who was
engaged in painting his house aud had
placed lighted lamp on the roof Of the
structure.
Carl Loyenson, who was Yesterday
missing from the Consolidation Coal Co.'S
barge No. 10, now unloading ice at the
Mutual Ice Oompany's wharf, and
who was supposed to have drowned, ap-
pear later safe and sound.
Complaint Is made of the thoughlless
manner 10 which old wire is taken from
poles aud left 10 the sreets. Pieces
many yards long have been left on lower
Wolfe street recently 1t is menace
to horses, vehicles and bicycles in The
day time, and is especially so at night.
Don't cook Get your Sunday dinner at
Broughton's, 7O9-7ll King street. Phone 2S9
Ovsters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Hard shell crabs. Clahi Soup three times a
week. stews of all kinds. c. II. thinner
man. Market Space. teb26n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
POLICE COURT.

1Justice Il. B. Cation presiding.
The following cases we're disposed OF
this morning:
Fleetwood Fisher, charged with disor-
DERBY conduct, was fined 50.
Melvin johnson, colOred, charged
with removing newspapers from doors Of
residences, had his case continued
James Quagle, charged with discharg
ing pistol in the street, was dismissed
for want of evidence.
A resident Of the Third ward, charged
With allowing a vicious dog to run al
large, had his case continued.
Laura Richards, the thirteen-year-old
girl who was arrested Thursday nigl
charged with immortality, was held until
she can be placed in reformatory insli'
tution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
Church Services Tomorrow.

4
CgrIsT CHURCH.-Rev. VIM: }: Morton,
rector. Services at II a. Ill. and 6:4o p. u'' Dy
the rector. c.. 80,
IA s.o0 N m by Rev. z. p. Phillips
GRACE CHURcH-Holy Communion 1880 8;
IN Sunday School al $50 a. m. Services and
sermon at II O.. m. and $40 p. III. Dy Rev
Edgar Carpenter.
IMNANUKL LUTHERAN CHURCH-Sunday
school at 9 a. m. Services at III q. IN. Dy
Rev. Mr.. May.
sr. MARY's CHURCH-First mass at g.
IN. Mass aud sermon at 1000 q. ID. FesperA
,,ad bene liction 8 p. m. c,,ud.v
SRCOND PRESBYTERIAN CHJRCH-Suhusy
s,hOOl at 80 a. m. Services al Ii H. H. a""
500 p. m. by Rev. DIR. Gordon. ..o.ooa
BAPrIsT CHURCH-Sunday school 81 S:SV a.
m. Services at II q. III. and p. ~ by new
TpfSITY MKTH. EPIs. CHURCH-Sunday
.ebool at $40 a. m. Preaching ut ii a: III.
by Rev. w. w. Van Arsdale. loung feo-
Mes Prayer Meeting at 7:CO D. M.
RFTHANY NJ. p. CHURCI-south falriax
at reet-Sunday school at $3.50 a. m. services
at iIs0O o. m. and 500 p IN. by Rev. W. D.
d METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-kev. Charles
n Rulla. pastor $50 d. IN. Sunday school,
Hoo a. M. Preaching by the pastor; 7OO p.
M Foworth League. 500 p. m. Preaching
by the pastor. o,.LooI .,
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sunday schooi a.
$50 a. m. Preaching at II q. IN. and S;OO
n, "a. by Rev. G. /. Humphreys. CLASS
meeting at p. IN. Y. p. $. G. l.. at 6:4' p. N.
FREE METHODIST CHURCH-l;ee street
near Wilkes-Servicesa tli a. N. and 7:5O pm
by the Rev. b. A. Scull. - l,-.-..,,, Oo,,r,,
VILLAGE CHAPEL, NJ. F. CHURCH SOUTH
0ibhon street, near Alfred.-Sunday school al
r, prIsr MIssIoN-COrner Of Pendleton and
Columbus streets-Sundsy school and preach
Rgat3p. m. Prayer meeting every TUESDAY
NIGHT at 1880 O'Clock. Young men are invited
DRI RAY CHAPEL Me, CHUECH SOUTH
gnnday school at 2. Preaching at p H.
Epworth League at Sp. m. n
Aims HOUsE.-Seryices at SDOD heV' MI
Lawrence. -. Ia.
WIssIoS-West side Of Fairfax street, De-
twoen Franklin and Jefferson streets'-Ser-
Vices at 1880 p. IN. o,-- l..,o-
RoBERTs CHAPEL, NJ. +. CHURCH (cOior-
efl--Preaching at IL a. IN. and 1:5O p ".
MEADE CHAPEL--Sunday school at S:3O p
Al. Evening service at 5 p. m.
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH lcOlored)-
s,,rt1 Alfred street-Rey. w. H.Johnson' pas
cor Preaching at 7:S0 p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
By Samuel III. Lunt, Auctioneer.

By Samuel II. Lunt, AuctiOneer.
AT THE REQUEST OF THE HEIRS.
"A will offer for sale at public auction in
front Of the premises, on
THURSDAY, July %. 1907,
At - NJ. all that LOT OF GROUND WITH
IMPROVEMENT THEREON, situate ia
townsite of Del Ray, Alexandria county. State
of Virginia, bounded and descrl bed as fol-
lows. to wit: Beginning at the intersection
of the uorth side of Bellsfont avenue, with
the east side # Clyde avenue and running
thence east on Bellefont avenue 80 feet; thence
north parallel with Clyde avenue ll5 feet;
thence west parallel with Bellefont avenue 80
feet and thence south lis feet to the begin
ming.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
iy1Std NJ. B. HARLOW. Executor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
DEATH OF Mr.. EWALD.

Mr.. Leo J. Ewald, who had for som'
time been suffering from complication
of diseases, died at his home, COS north
Washington street, this morning. The
deceased was 81 years old. He was a
native OF Bavaria, Germany, but came to
this country in early life. About %
years ago he removed from Cleveland,
Ohio, to this city and became an en-
ployee at the Portner Brewery and con-
tinned in his occupation until falling
health compelled him to relinguish the
same. He leaves a widow and six chill
dren--three SONS aud three daughters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
EVANGELIST COMING.

Rev. A. @. Zspp, a full salvation
Evangelist, will preach at the Free Meth
hodist Church tomorrow at II q. m. and
at the Brsddock House psrlOr at 3 P. m.
1t is expected that he will continue the
services during the coming week, at the
Braddock House. All are invited to at
tend and hear him and learn Of the
further programme of the meetings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
Women's Practical
Muslin UndergarmentS.

below are several items in low priced
- summer Underwear - garments well
made, correctly propoi toned, and neatly
finished, to be looked over with PROFIT
Women's Nainsook Corset Covers, trimmed
with lace and embroidery. Esch."."."... Zoe
Womeu's Cambria and Muslin Gowns, high
neck, tucked yoke, hemstitched ruttie on neck
and sleeves. Each......... DUO
Women's Cambria and Nainsook Gowns,
low and high neck, dsintily trimmed. Each
.s.'....'-'''.'..ss''.'' 'ON
Women's Nainsook Corset Covers, daintily
trimmed with lace and embroidery. Each 5Oc
Women's Gowns of cambria, nainsOok, and
muslin, high, We, aud round neck. Each Sl.OC
Women's Cambria Petticoats, trimmed with
full lawn ruiiles, finished with lace, erhbroid,
cry, and tuoks. Each......"........ ...... Sl.OU
Third foor-Eleventh St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
THE MARKET.

The market this morning was abun
dainty supplied with seasonsble produce
Quotations for vegetables were lower
than those of last Saturday, but butter
and eggs showed no variation. Blacl :
berries we're plentiful and sold at 10 cents
a box. A few homegrown peaches were
On The benches. They sold at ten Gems
hOw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
DIsORDERLY YOUNG MAN.

About two o'clock this morning ON
cars Nicholson and Talbot took an eight
eeu-year-1ld youth named Fleetwood
Fisher in custody on north Lee street.
He had previously thrown a rock against
the door OF house. When the officers
approached him he became defiant.
Fisher was brought before the Police
Court this morning when Justice Cation
fined him IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13

r;yslry save that OF EXERT ms toward ac-
completing the greatest good III Tue
world. The Governor ctIed upon all
present to discharge their duty toward
the present generation, and us eHect
would be manifest upon succeeding ages.
He said the memorial hall, The corner
stone of which wins about TO be laid,
would prove q monument 10 the faith OF
those who rear it. The design was in
every way commendsble-it was for the
betterment of the people. Good books
were to be furnished the younger gen.
Grafton az well as innocent eDjoyments
which would enable them to evolve into
better men and women. He wanted 10
see the day when the honors OF an insti-
tuition would not be carried of by the
CAPTAIN of a baseball team. The Gov
ernor referred to the large amount OF
space given by the papers OF the Gay 10
SPORTS, ins cad of the more important oc-
currences of the world. He closed Dy
expressiug his earnest wish that the
homes of those engaged 10 the erection OF
the memorial hall would be realized to
the full.
The Governor contemplated leaving
the union station at 6 O'Clock Tor klch-
mond, and shortly after the close OF the
speech entered carriage and was con-
veyed to the depot. :, d,
Worshipful Master Green again called
the assemblsge to order and the work Of
placing the cornerstone in position was
proceeded with in accordance Win
the usual Masonic customs.
10 the corner stone was placed a box
containing the following publications.
Doctrines and discipline of the NJ. h.
Church South, 1906; Methodist hymn
nal; historical sketch of Washington
Street NJ. f. Church South; minutes OF
the Baltimore Conference, 1874 10 1865;
Southern Methodist handbook, Metho-
diam in the Lower Valley of Virginia;
minutes of the one hundred and twenty
third session of the BiltimOre Annual
Conference, N. f Church South; a copy
of the Alexandria Gs zette and other pub
LEGATIONS. In addition there were coins
aud a photograph of George K. Hill
in whose honor the building is named.
The extreEs we're int dispersed WI b
hymns, sung by the special choir. Rev
w. F. Locke, pastor Of the Mount Yer
non Place Church, Washington, pro-
nounced the benedictiOn.
1t is expected that the structure will
be completed before the lst OF Novem-
Der. 1t will represent to'al OF about
1872. 900. The building will b. two
stories high. Ga the first floor will be
located the reading rooms aud children
apartments, and the second fl 'or will be
the main apartment, designed .or lectures
aud general entertainments.
The building committee is composed
of Rev. Charles D. Bulla, i. @. Ora IAN,
]. f. Myers, DR.. Charles E. Oatcslt
and j. Clinton Smoot. The structure
was named in honor of the late George
z. Hill for many years an active mem
Der of the NJ. E. Church South, whose
energies had been directed to the better
ment of the younger generation.