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Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25

There will be a meeting of Stonewal
Jackson Camp tonight at 7:30 to receive
a portrait of the late Capt. T. G. Nor
ton, presented the camp by his family
During his life Capt. Morton did as
much for the success of the camp as
any one. The public as well as the
veterans are invited
Rev. HI. NJ. Roane, pastor of the
Methodist church at Mcdowell, had
his knee injured by his horse kicking
the dashboard of his buggy and piece
cutting tendon below the knee cap.
The accident occurred near Parnassus,
and Mr.. Roane was brought here to
| Kings Daughters hospital.
At the annual meeting of the Angus
ia Sunday School Association at New
Hope last Friday the following officers
| were elected: Rev. ID. w. Files, presi-
dent; w. ID. Hoge, secretary; II. M.
Lewis, treasurer; w. f. SHELTON, VIM.
Buckley, H. H. Blease, A. l.. Knowles,
Rev. John H. Taylor, vice-presidents.
Mr.. G. S. Campbell, who has been
in Texas for some time for~his health,
is visiting his old home, and will spend
some time here before returning to his
new home. Mr.. Campbell till recent
ly was the business manager and part
owner of the Augusta Stave and Head
ing Co. at Greenville.
Capt Geo. II. Moffett and wife of
Washington, ID. c., are at the Virginia
Hotel Capt. Moffett has not been in
the best of health for some time and is
here drinking Seawright Spring water.
He has improved since he came Capt.
MOffett's ancestors are all from .Au-
gusta, and he has many relatives living
in the county now
j. f. b. Stuart Chapter, Daughters
of the Confederacy, have chosen the
following delegates to the State meet
ing to be held at Manassas, October Il.
Dalegates-Mrs. George Holmes Smith,
Mrs. John Baldwin Fifer, Mrs. J. w.
Bonner and Miss Katherine Hoge
Alternates-Mrs. III. M. McIlhany,
Misses Kate Hutchinson, Elizabeth
Hoge and Sallie Kinney.
The opening of the store of the /. X.
Roby Furniture company Saturday
was largely attended and each lady was
presented with pretty framed picture.
Mr.. o. B. Hopkins, the president of the
company, came up from Richmond for
the occasion, and was kept busy well
coming the visitors, and he and all of
the store force showed the stock and
sold many articles in the various de-
partments.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
Ashby--Coiner.

Mr.. r. H. Ashby and Miss Mary Ira
Conner, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Conner, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents near Fish
ersville, on Wednesday morning at $50,
Rev. DR.. E. A. Repass of New Market
officiating. Miss Effie Young was
maid of honor, and Mr.. Joe Coiner was
best man. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Ashby left on northern trip,
after which they will make their home
in this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
Crozet Bank Burglarized.

Crozet, Va, Sept. 22.-Burglars broke
into the bank at Crozet, on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway, early this
morning, blow open the safe, and skip
ped with $3.50, practically all the ready
cash that could be found.
-Nitroglycerin was used and two ex-
plosions were made. Not only was the
safe blown open, but one side of the
building was wrecked.
r. 4. Wayland, the cashier of the
bank, was at the scene half hour after
the burglary and Immediately set out
hunting clew to the identity of the
safe-crackers. No arrests have been
made yet. Insurance fully covers the
less.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
The Evidence in the Case.

SO years use is evidence-Millions of
consumers is evidence-sales made by
$4,000 agents is evidence. You buy 4
gallons l.. M. Paint and gallons Pure
i-inseed Oil(at 60 cents mix them and
make gallons best. paint ready for use
cost only 81 20 per gallon-Done in
minutes.
l.. & NJ. Paint Agents-C. H. Cob
ron, Stuart's Draft; j. b. Roden, Way
nesboro; Augusta Milling & Mercantile
Co, Messy Greek.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
Trouble in Camp, Hitchcock Kicked
Out.

Washington, ID. G. Sept. 21.-The
practical removal of Frank ii. Hitch
cock as chairman of the Republican
National Committee and the desIgna-
ton of Senator Murray Crane, of Mas
sachusetts, to have charge of the cam
paign startled Washington.
This swapping of horses in the mid
die of the stream is not regarded with
especial satisfaction by Republicans
here, although they have realized for
some weeks that Mr. Hitchcock was
not making things move as fast as was
expected of him.
But the party is likely to be embar-
rassed very greatly by the appointment
of Senator Crane to take charge OF the
cam paign, since he is one of the electrl-
cal magnates who are about TO be pro-
secuted by the Department OF Justice
under the Sherman antitrust law. At
torney General Bonparte admitted TO-
day that the department was proceed
ing against the electrical combine, al
though he deprecated publicity being
given that fact. 1t is admitted that
representatives of the Department OF
Justice have been at work on the cast
against the electrical trust in New
York, and that a grand jury there has
examined fifteen witnesses.
Senator Crane is not the only one OF
the Republican national managers
about to be indicted. Representative
William b. Mckinley of Illinois, treas,
urer of the Republican congressional
committee, and George r. Sheldon,
treasurer of the Republican national
committee, are also members of this
combine likely to be prosecuted.
Senator Dupont, head of the speakers
bureau of the Republican nationa
committee, is also one of the larges
stockholders and very nearly the heat
of the powder trust, which is now be
ing prosecuted by the Department o
Justice.
| 1t is understood that number of in
fiuential friends of Senator Crane ant
other Republican campaign managers
who are now under Government ''sur
veillance," have journeyed to Oyste
Bay to urge President Roosevelt to cal
off the Department of Justice. The
President has not indicated that h
would do so but it is admitted at tn,
department that indictments can hard
ly be returned before election day.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
The Beverly Next Week.

Tuesday night, Sept. 10Th, Henrietta
Crossman, in mistress Nell.
Thursday night, Oct. 1st. "The Run
aways," big, bright musical come
dy.
Saturday night, Oct. 3rd, ''The Great
Divide" This play ran in New York
city two seasons without an adverse
comment.
Thursday night, Oct. sth, Thomas
Dixon's ssThe Traitor
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
BRYAN CLUBS.
THREE TO BE ORGANIZED THIS WEEl

THREE TO BE ORGANIZED THIS WEEK.
The Democrats of Mt. Sidney and
vicinity will meet tonight to organize
a Bryan and Flood Club. Mr.. R. S..
Turk and other speakers will be on
hand to address the voters, and all
Democrats should turn out.
The Democrats of Stuart's Draft will
organize Bryan and Kern club at
Stuart's Draft tonight Friday at eight
o'clock. The meeting will be addressed
by Capt. r. s. Ker and Mr.. j. A. elias
gov.
A Bryan club at Greenville will be
organized tomorrow Saturday after
noon at o'clock. Some good speakers
will be on hand, and it is hoped all
Democrats will be on hand to enter
their names on the roster of the club.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
GOV. SWANSON.
TO SPEAK HERE NEXT MONDAY

Governor Claude A. Swanson is bill
to address the Democratic voters of Au-
gusta next Monday, (Court-dayl in
Assembly Hall at 1890 a. m. Gov.
Swanson is a fine speaker, and our
people should turn out in large num-
bers and give our Governor rousing
reception
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
Hon. h. D. Flood.

In the list of speakers scheduled by
Chairman Ellyson, we see that Hon.
II. D. Flood, our nominee for Congress
is to speak at Mt. Scion on Tuesday,
Oct. Goth, and in Staunton on Wednes.
day, Oct. Dist.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
mistress NELL. +"
HENRIETTA CROssMAN AT THE BEvER-
LY SEPT. %.

When Miss Henrietta Crossman fills
her engagement at the Beverly Theatre,
on September 18th, it is safe to make
the prediction that she will be given the
largest attendance at the theatre so far
this season. The reputation this emf
nent Coincidence has made is well
known to our theatre-goers. This ar
fist is coming, it is stated, with q
splendid company, large output OF
scenic requirements and desire to meet
every requirement on the part of the
public.
She is to appear in mistress Nell.'
Seats on sale at the Beverly Bookstore
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25
Jewish Holiday.

Saturday next, September 18th, being
the Hebrew New Year, the stores OF all
the Jewish Merchants in the city will
be closed
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1908-09-25

Wehandle NEW RIVER Admiralty
Run of Mine and LUMP COAL, Stove
and Block Wood, at lowest prices.
Mr.. B. o. Blackford is still at the
yard, and will be glad to attend to the
wants of his friends.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
ELk'S TAN TAN" FAIR
ONE WEEK BEGINNING NOVEM-
BIER DETERMINATIONS ARE
MERRILY COMING IN.

Below we publish a list OF people
who have contributed without so ic-
tation.
Remember we are going to have
hot time. good "eatin's", fine
'dancin", pretty girls and what
more?
Goodykoontz Drug Co., toilet ar
ticles, 800.
Troy steam Laundry laundry
Peoples Store Co. doll dresses,
E. S. Pedigo, ladies hat, S45.
MRS. w. h. G.lkersOn, darnlng
bag.
Brunswick -Balke Collender Co.,
Cincinnati, one porcela n lined re-
frigeratoT, SIS.
Ben Greenwa {. Cincinnati one sill
yer cake dish, $25.
The Clemens-Oscamp Company
Cincinnati, one jewel case. S25.
Gus Fox, Cine nnati. one dozen
Elks buttons. S3G.
A. NJ. Plant, Cine nnati, ono wa
ter pitcher, SIS
Belvedere Vineyard Cincinnati. s
dozen bottles Of grape juice, $40.
&. y. Ratterman and Bro, Gin
cinnati, four pairs lace curtains.
$25.
Wan. Bodeman. Cincinnati. dona-
tion. 500.
Ferdinand Westhe msC, Clncfnna;i
cases Imperial Sherry, $40.
Anchor Art Glass CO.. Cincinnati.
one piece Of art glass, $40.
Matthews Decorative Co. Cincin-
natl, one hand painted picture, $50.
Reenhart and Newton Co. Cincin-
NATL one case kisses
}. Stronger and Co, Philadelph a
two cases Penn-Mar syrup.
AiaTt and MCGUIRE. New York,
three case pickles and olives.
Woodroof Broom Works, Nash
vile, Tenn, three dozen brooms.
three dozen mOps.
o. w. Peerce Co., La Fayette.
Ind, 60 lbs Golden Rio Coffee.
McCUe and Wright Milling Co.
barrels Ideal flour.
L. A. Dunn, tons coal.
w. 3. Crockett. casket 800.
Bluefield Ice and Cold forage
G one block OF ice
j II. Franklin, city, one suit OF
clothes, $40.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
Death 0F MRS. THOMPSON
AN AGED WOMAN PASSES INTO
ETEItNAL REST FUNERAL
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.

Ms. Sallie Thompson, wife OF Col
onel WIN. Ii, Thompson. OF Bethel
Cross Roads. died this morning a,
3 O'Clock. aged 73 years. Mrs.
Thompson had been I'm feeble health
ior several months and her death
occasioned no surprise. Her entire
fe had been spent I'm n 8 section
Born at Round Bottom, on Wolf
Creek, the daughter OF jeremiah
Lambert. she was early married to
Mr.. Thompson and came to the
home near Cross Roads. where she
had lived ever since until her death
this morning. She Is survived by a
husband and seven children. to-wi.:
Mrs. Boyd Belcber and william A.
Thompson. OF New Mex co; Jere s.
Thompson and Henry B. Thompson,
OF this city; Mrs. X. II. Bailey, Jr.,
Mrs. Belle Tuggle and Samuel j.
Thompson
Mrs. Thompson had for many
years been a member OF the Meth
odist church. and the funeral ser
vice will be conducted by her pastor
tomarrow moJning at IL o'clock, at
the church near her ia.e home.
The Thompson home was always
noted for its hospitality and Col
and Mrs Thompson were never hap
pier than when entertaining their
frichds, and tha; included every one
who knew them.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
FOURTH
ARREST
MADE
CHARGES THAT MURDER OF DIR.
T.. w. SMITH WAS WITH
"KNoCKoUT DROPS"

Raleigh, n. c.. Nov. 10 "A fourth
arrest was made today in connec-
tion with the murd r OF DR.. II bert
w. Smith. the travelling salesman
from Richmond, whose body was
found Sunday in the rock quarry
pool on the outskirts of the city.
rh latest arrest was that of Fred
Miller, a young white man. and was
made By the county coroner, acting
independently Of the city police. No
time has been set for the examina-
tlon of Crenshaw, the negro hack
driver; Hopkins, the restaurant
clerk, and Oracle James the woman
who were arrested yesterday.
Coroner Separk says he has
strong evidence against Millcr The
coroner followed up the arrest OF
VI Her by issuing a warrant for tho
negro hack driver, Tom Crenshaw,
now under arrest by the police. He
charg Miller with the murder OF
DR.. Smith by the use Of knockout
drops" and that Crenshaw and Mil
Ter took the body to the quarry.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
FERTILIZER TRUST
INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURE
ERS OF SOUTH WILL MEET
TODAY AT NEW YORK.

Baltimore, Nov. l9.-Independent
fertilizer men throughout the south
VIII meet at New York today to
consider a propos on to 10 n a new
fertilizer combination which will
take out a chart under the laws
OF New Jersey and have capltali-
zation OF $75,000,00O. OF this sum
$50, 100000 Will be stock equally
divided between common and pre-
ferTed.
-ne new concern Will b called
the Independen. Fertilizer Company
and will be controlled by interests
Identified with the Tenn ssee Cop
per Company. The chief subsid airy
OF the new corporation will be the
$lO,0O0,000 chem ca company re-
Gently organ zed 20 handle The sui
phur acid output CT the Tennessee
Copper Company.
Il. G. Meadows, vice president and
treasurer OF the Buffalo Fertilizer
Company. Is arranging the details
OF the combina ion and probably
viii be president. Lew'sohn Broth
ors, New York bankers, have charge
o. the financ al end OF the deal
Already options have been OBJ
ia ned on some OF the largest in
dependent plants in The country, In
c uding the two OF the Amour
Packing Company, I'm Baltimore,
and those Of the Swift Packing Com
pany at Wilmington, Del, and Az
lanta, Ca
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
A MOTHER IN ISRAEL
MRS. NANNIE NJ. CROCKETT HAS
ENTERED UPON A WELL
EARNED REST.

Never N the history OF Bluefeld
mas a death touched more hearts
than that OF Mrs. Mamie NJ. Crock
eft, which occurred at O'Clock this
morning. AIRS. Crockett came TO
ehis city nearly 20 years ago and
was known by almost every one in
the city. No one could know her
but TO love her. Sweet and gentle
in dispos tion, ready at all mes TO
give @ord OF encouragement or
do an act OF charity. her life was a
bened .ction and a testimonial to the
Christian faith which shone so
brightly in her life. She was Go
years of age in October. Her hus-
band. Dr.. Chas. j. Crockett. died
some Is years ago. She is survived
by four sons and two daughters,
viz: Joseph r., he city recorder,
James p, Il. King and Charles, ana
Mrs. w. A. Gardner and Mrs. A. II.
Baldwin. A brother DR.. Henry
Crockett, OF TaZewell, was with
ner during her illness.
A funeral service will be held a;
the residence on Rogers street to-
morrow afternoon, at 3 O'Clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. ID. Il. Hawk. of the
Bland street church. Mrs. Crockett
had been a member OF that congre-
CATION ever since 1t was organi zei.
and in her death IL can truthfully be
said that Mother in Israel Ii
gone"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
JOHN D. ON
WITNESS STAND
OIL KING TESTIFIES FOR DE
FENSE OF SUIT TO DISSOLVE
THE STANDARD.

New YORK, Nov. 19.-Relating
his story with the air of country
gentleman of kindly mien. engaging
dags no't ions Hi 18th Sfefser 'aeiSeets er
president OF tnS Ph
pany, though for near.
retired from active cares OF cO.--
ny dir ection. for over two hours to-
day reviewed the h story OF the ear
ly oil trade and development of The
first companies that later grew into
tne present so-called oil trust.
MIR. Rockefeller was witness for
the defense in the suit to dissolve
the Standard. VIII ch is being prose-
cuted by the United States govern
ment, and his appearance at the
hearing before former Judge Frank
In Ferriss, the referee, brought a
large crowd to the court room.
Mr.. Rockefeller told OF his start
in the oil business, and how. un-
der adverse conditions, that busi-
ness grew 20 the proportions of the
Standard Oil Company. of Ohio,
with its capitalization of $1,000,000
at seems very large to US who
began with only $4,000 in 1862"
The first question put to Mr..
and residence.
when was your first connection
in the oil business?"
About 1860 or 1862, not earlier
than 1860 nor later than 1862.
was quite a young man, much
younger than / am now.
"A co-partnership was formed,
said Mr.. Rockefeller. known as
Andrews, Clark & Co, which op-
Grated at Cleveland. Ohio"
Mr.. Rockefeller ga that the re-
finery was a small one, and the CO.
partnersh p continued until 1865.
when Il dissolved. Il bought the
business and the property. and / or
ganized the firm of Rockefeller &
Andrews" he said.
Did you continue in the refinery
business?"
Yes"
Did your business increase fast?"
Yes" sad Mr.. Rockefeller, At
increased steadily"
What developments or change
in the company took place later?"
We'll, in 1866 there was a
change. The firm was William Rock
efeller and Co. The Rockefeller
was William. my brother, and the
company was Rockefeller and An
drews"
When asked If coercive measures
were employed in acquiring the
stock OF other oil companies n Ohio
Mr.. Rockefeller replied:
None whatever"
He contined: For myself / can
say that the methods used were al
ways absolute fair"
Did you have negotiations after
the organization of the Standard
Oil Company of Ohio with other in
terests looking to the purchaser"
MIR. Rocket teller was asked.
Yes, we consummated negotia-
tions for the thon firm OF Clark.
lFayne & Co., winch were next to
Us in s.ze. There were other refin-
cries of lesber importance which
VIC purchased These concerns were
all in Cleveland"
How d'd these negotiations
aris %.
In the natural way, said Mr..
Rockefeller. We were all fr ends
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
C., c. & 0. SHOPS
SHOPS OF NEW COAL CARRYING
ROAD TO BE LOCATED AT Err
WIN. TENN.


Bristol. Va, Nov. l9.-It is off,
eially announced that the shops OF
the Carolina, Clincnffeld and Ohio
railway, the new coal carrying road
from the V rginia coal fields into
me Carol mas. will be Gated at
Erwin, Unicoi county. Tenn sssee,
where an Ideal site was found for
them. The site has been surveyed
and II is said that no time will be
lost in construct ng the shops. as
1t s. the plan OF the company to have
road in active operation cary in the
new year. The town OF Erwin is
expected TO boom in consequence OF
what the railroad company is plan
ming 20 do there. Erwin S a p.ct-
uresque locat on. near the No'a-
chucky river. and is surrounded by
mountains
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19

Lodge. reported from tho Home.
The Homo is nearing complot on,
and when completed will be second
TO none. Brother Hall showed and
explained the plans and specifca-
tions, to the evident enjoyment OF
the members.
Eight smcmbers wers sIven the
his famlyf The best help to the
The memorial committee report
ed that twenty-five of che msmbers
had passed To the great beyond
since the last meeting OF the as
sembly.
A free win Offering was taken to
furnish room at the home to be
known as the Assembly Room, and
5000 was contr buted.
The ladies OF the ibdAl lbdxe,
Olive Rebekah. No. 90. wtd entpr-
tain the visiting ladies tonlgh. at
the Bailey Hall. All Rebekahs are
invited.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
VEST SLAUSHTER
BRILLIANT WEDDISG AT THE
HOME OF JUDGE J. SINGLE
TON DIGGs.

Lynchburg, Va. Nov. ia
wedding OF much interest was cello.
brated last n ght at 9:3O O'Clock at
the home OF Judge and Mrs. j.
$ singleton ID ggs, on Madison street,
wh-n Miss Al,hea Slaughter became
the bride OF Mr. James Marshall
Vest.
This cd home, which has been
IN the family for more than half a
century, and a centre Of social life,
was never more brilliant ;han on
this occasion.
The MARI age services was read
BY Rev Dallas Tucker, OF Bedford
9 ~. The bride was attended by
her cousin, Miss Katherine Digs,
and Mr.. Boiling Purcell. Of Wslch,
w. Va, as best man, she was given
away by her father.
The presents were very numerous
and beautlfui, attestIng the popu ar
ity OF :he bride and her family.
which 3 one OF the most prominent
n th5 state. She IS the daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles VI. Slaugh-
Ter Of Welch. W. Va. and the
granddaughter OF Charles II Slaugh
ter, who drafted the ordinance OF
secession. She is also :he niece OF
Mss Katie Slaughter, Mrs. Digs,
and T. D. Davis, and one OF the
prettiest and most beloved girls ever
raised the city. The groom Is a
m ming engineer from Welch, w.
Va, and a son Of Mrs Mckay, OF
Bedford City. Mr. Vcsi and his
bride Will spend their honeymoon
In the North and on their return
make their homo in We,ch, w. va.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-11-19
ODD FELLOWS
GRAND LODGE
LARGE ATTENDANCE AND A
GREAT PARADE OF THE OR
DER--wHEELINa GETS NEXT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
REBEKAH ASSEMBLY.

The forty-third annual meeting
OIL the Grand Lodge OF West Virgin
a, Independent Order OF odd Fsl-
lows, began Is sessions vest erday
and VIII continue them until tonight
or tomorrow. Contrary to their
usuai custom. tho Grand Lodge de-
eided 10 hold night sessions In or
uer that the members who live on
the small roads, such as the Coal
and Coke, where no ira M run on
Sundays. could get home before
Sunday.
The Grand Lodge was welcomed
by Mayor Francs M. Peters In a
well prepared speech. Response was
made by Hon. George u. Stou., of
farkersburg. Master Hugh Shott
was key bearer. and when the may
or announced that the keys OF the
~ were now In the hands OF the
Odd Follows to enjoy themse Yea
wh le here, the announcement WAS
received with evident pleasure. Hon.
ID. h. French delivered an able ad,
dress on the work OF the order In
the fourteenth district.
The service oLcned with an invo-
eaton by DR.. Hawk and bene-
dlct1on by DR.. Cantor, OF Fairmont.
A parade was held at 3 A'clock.
which over 600 Odd Follows
participated. Tho parade was form
ed on Princeton avenue. opposite
the stag Hote, and was witnessed
Dy thousands OF people, including
the school children, VINO were given
halt hol day that they might wit
ness IT, Chief of Pol co Newxirk,
Col tlem nB. Grand Marshall Con-
ley and the Grand Canton lod the
march on horseback; next came tho
n. r. band. FOL owed by carriages
containing the Grand Lodge oril-
GERS and the officers OF the Rebekah
degree. Next came Mystic Ei.camp-
ment No. 102, followed by tho past
grands OF tho 365 grand lodges In
the state.
liter the formal opening OF tho
lodge Grand Master Cecil named
the appointIye officers for tho ses-
sion as follows: ". T. Licklider,
or Shepherdstown, grand conduct
or; IL. B. White, OF Beckley, grand
guardian. 9. &. Pattison, or Blue
heid, grand herald. These officers
were Immediately installed.
TWO hundred and eight new mem
bers were admitted to tho grand
lodge degrees conferred upon them
Three brothers OF other jurlsIic-
tions were also admitted an | the de-
greeB conferred upon them. They
are William II. Franc a. O! Sa.em.
Virg MIA; q. ID. Bruce, OF Graham,
virginia and Alb on Coles, OF Bar
ton, Md.
The reports OF the grand officers
were submitted, also those OF the
grand representative.
The report OF the grand secre-