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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-18
( RS. PR1EsTLEY put down the

KS. PR1E6TLEY put down the
N cup Of coffee at her sons
= elbow, and stood hesitatingly
beside his chair.
when you're through JIM" she said
slowly, Till have something to tell
you.''
He put down his cup hastily. and
half turned toward his -mother.
what IL IT," he said. Anything
about MoIly?'
mo, 1 it's not Molly. Jim, your
fathers coming home"
She drew back q little then, frighten-
ed by the expression In her sons eyes
Her still rounded face lost some OF its
, color, and she seemed to shrink in her
plain ugly calico dress. At the crash of
inns overturned chair she put out her
hands deprecatingls.
Don't, now, Jim," she begged.
Don't carry on about it! It would have
been only year or so more anyhow"
Speech did not come easily to Jim
Priestley. Like his father bforc him, he
was a silent man, to whom blow came
more quickly than q word land whose
rage was of the brooding, sullen kind.
Now, as he walked past his mother and
took his hat from its nail on the
kitchen door, there was no outburst Of
anger; only the straight line Of his lips
showed that her words had had any
effect on him. He was tall, loose
limbed young fellow, with heavy black
hair, and eyes that were almost child
ishly blue eyes like those of the little
old woman who watched him.
At the door he stopped and turned
around.
"TIe's not coming here" he said, the
very lack Of infection making his tone
menacinE.
''It's the only place he's got, JIM"
she pleaded. II know it's yours now,
but where else can he go? You wouldn't
turn your own father out in the street,
would you? He was a good father to
you for fifteen years, Jimmie" There
was q haunting note Of reproach in the
thin old voice, and the corded. callous-
ed hands under the Bingham apron
were twisting desperately. rive seen
trouble" she went on in her strained
treble, "but never thought to see the
day child OF mine would turn his
father out in the street"
Jim opened the door with an air Of
6naltty; then he closed it again, and
came slowly back into the room.
He's been good father, has hep"
he sneered. "He was fine one, he
was-a credit to his family! Were
proud OF him, aren't we? Ten years
I've walked the streets and seen people
turn to look at me, because my father
killed q man and was doing time for
it. And II you think, after all that,
that I'm going to have any shave
pated, lock stepping ex-convict in my
house-my house." he repeated, you're
wrong, that's all. He doesn't come
herei"
The painful tears Of old ageN came
into her dim eyes, and she fumbled in
the bosom Of her dress for a hand
kerchief Her son watched her frrit-
.his- with the unreasoning anger we
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seal-anu I'm so iOn.. &.
Bernhardt's acting, from what I've read
of it-and thought it might help me
with French, which hope to take up
| some time. Don't you understand"
! "Of course I understand, dear. You
acted naturally"
"They didn't charge anything for
lighting the church, did they"
| Mariana shook her head.
II don't think they ever do, but I'm
! afraid the rector was q little disap-
poined. He told Mrs. Brownson that he
| had expected to go to the seashore on
the fee"
'.He couldn't have done it. I wasn't
going to give that much"
| ut does cost a lot to go to At
| lantic City!" said she sadly.
It was one of the places to which
they would. not go on their wedding
tour. There were many such.
at really suits me better to postpone
it week." said Chauncey. 1--WE are
awfully busy at the Office. and it was a
great favor my being allowed to leave
ten minutes before closing time"
When are you going to be taken
into the partnership, dear?" asked
Mariana.
ut all rests with Stapleton. When
he realizes my worth sufficiently shall
soon be member of the firm, and I
may buy seat on the exchange. Think
Of it dear! began there at two dollars
week only four years ago. and al
ready my wages-my salary, mean
has been doubled twice. And I'm not
yet twenty-six.'
You're a typical American" said
Mariana, and she spoke the truth.
There are all sorts of types.
"Well, you'll surely be on hand next
week. I'll ask the grocer to tell all his
customers how it happened and it
won't be necessary to have more cards
engraved
"No, decidedly not. We must think
Of the question of expense, dear, until
I'm a partner"
All this had happened the week pre-
vious, and now Chauncey had ap-
parently been invited to help form an
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- r was the close Of q rare day in June
Birds and flowers had kept it ir
i tune from sunrise to sunset. Lazy
white clouds, with nothing else to DO
had swept the azure skies, and only
those who were being troubled by trou'
Bile were other than care-free.
Mariana Leighton was one OF those
whom trouble was troubling. 1t was u
have been her wedding day, but
chauncey Haverstraw had not come.
For q full hour she waited at the
altar in the little suburban church:
Yes for q full hour she waited, and
saw, first one by orle,and then group oy
group: her friends and acquaintance
steal out Of the sacred edifice and go
away, their voices rising as soon as
they felt they we're out Of hearing.
The minister had waited for three
quarters of an hour; but he was
meahcdical man. and his Sunday SER
mon was due to be written that even
ing, SO with many apologies ne hao
left her.
"Make yourself perfectly at.
church, said he. IF Mr.. Haverstra"
should come, send some one IN to Tn
rectory, and Ill come back and marry
you; but am very much afraid that
you will not become Hayerstra" TO-
day."
The lovely girl Thanked him for his
kindly words. Then, picking out
comfortable pew, she went and sat in
II. and gave herself over to- sad
thought. "a
The five or six who were waiting in
the hope that something exciting or
,scandalous would take place, respected
A~k "a -
all but Mrs. Fossait, who came up to
ask her whether, in the event Of her
not marrying, she would take back the
Sunday school class she had given up.
Now, this was not the first time that
Chauncey had disappointed Mariana.
She was to have been married exactly
q week before; but just as she was
arraying herself in her bridal clothes,
she had received a telegram from
Chauncey:
Invited join theatre party. Bernhard
Out tomorrow with apologies.
L CHAUNCEY.
Just, ten words!
At first she had been inclined to be
angry. 1t did seem as if even a chance
to see Bernhard should not have been
considered paramount on such an eve
ming; but she knew that Chauncey was
sincerely devoted to the drama, and so
she had ltelephoned to the rector, asking
him to explain the delay and to send
the guests home as quietly as possible.
Next day the handsome Chauncey had
got away. from his desk before closing
hour, thanks. to his obliging employer,
and had gone to ask forgiveness. When
he came swinging along with hts man
~ stride, Mariana had not the heart to
rebuke him. She met him in the hall
with a smile.
ut was playing it rather low down,
wasn't it, pet?" said he, as he pressed
her cheeks In his ample palms and
kissed her pretty upturned face. "You
see. was all ready to sart when Bob
Houston ran into the ONCE to say they
had seats for Bernhard, and wouldn't
make one Of the party? Well, at ten
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Copyright The Frank A. Munsey Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-03-18

All this had happened the week pre-
vious, and now Chauncey had ap-
parently been invited to help form an
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22

Mrs. W A. Mcpherson and son
'e;urued home after spending sew
eral weeks visiting in Denver.
John Wishard of Nebraska. who
is Offering to contract an extra sup
ply of water for Lamar. is in town
today to meet the city council.
Mrs. J. L. Hodge of Denver.
deputy state organizer of the La
dies of the Maccabees. inspected
the local hive on Monday morning.
Miss Edna Corbett. superinten-
dent of Kiowa county schools, was
present at the dedication Monday.
She was a former Lamar teacher.
District Attorney A. W. McHend-
rie has been here several days this
week attending to the criminal
docket for the term OF district
court
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Harris have
gone to Chicago. where Mrs. Harris
will visit for awhile and Mr.. Harris
contemplatss trip to New York
and London.
Attorney John F. Mail OF Den
the session of the district coun
and having a number of cases as
signed for the term.
J. T. Gilman. an experienced
theatre man. has purchased the
Mission theatre and is now in
charge. He is giving the public
some fine attractions.
Mrs. Cal Downing on Tuesday
afternoon entertained the Maccabees
md most delightful time was
passed by all. The hostess serv-
ed delicious refreshments.
G. w. Kennedy. nephsS of 4. G.
Henkins. and William Reed. who
are returning from the Philippines
after an absence of three years. are
visiting at the home OF Mr.. Hen
kins.
DIR. and Mrs. Russell returned
home Monday from Logansport. In
diana, the home of the latter. Tho
many friends of Mrs. Russell sym
pathize with her the recent death
of her mother.
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22

MdrTled-At the TtSluelCe OF leo.
b. Coover on Sunday morning Mr.
Ivan Rinebarger of Lamar and Miss
Juanita Johnson of Talouse, Wash
ington, Rev. T.. +. Brace officiat-
ing Mr.. Rinebarger recently To-
Gated in Lamar and is working at
the News office.
Mrs. Clara Blum. state organizer
of the z. L. O. Sisterhood, visited
Chapter ID Friday evening. The chap
ter met with. Mrs. w. J. Johnston
and was inspected by Mrs. Blum.
1t was a very pleasant meeting. Mrs.
Blum. a charming woman. gave the
chapter many helpful ideas. Each
sister felt she had gained much
from her pleasing personality.
On Monday evening a number o
the friends of Mrs. G. S. Blosser
sprung very agreeable surprise
on her, the occasion being her
birthday anniversary. They came
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bios
supplied with most delicious re-
freshment. The evening was pass
ed merrily by all present and will
always remain in the memory of
Mrs. Blosser as one of the most
delightful surprises Of her life.
The following members of the
jury are in attendance at court
now: II. NJ. Noble. John Parson.
\. B. Palmer and Clark Walker OF
Granada; T. w. Kephart. w. ].
Sieklebower and o. F.. Cox of Hol-
ly; G. A. Pinkham of Hartman; c.
Il. Ray of Wiley: S. T.. Porterfield
of Bristol: &. Paulson, J. W. Mace.
d. +. Cooper. A. G. Green. Carl
Shinn. J. +. Everett. C. II. Wright.
ID. II. Wagner. G. w. Kelley. John
5. Scott. w. f. Cade. J. A. Down.
ing. Al Mayhem and H.R. Case of
Lamar.
a meeting was held at the club
roDiu this afternoon at which
Mcssrs. Jenkins. Scribner. Skinner
and Benedict of the valley associa-
fions mel the local members and
discussed certain matters of inter
est to tine valley. The question of
the national thoroughfare through
the state and the route to be Sc
lected was discussed among other
things. The Arkansas valley en-
trance IL is believed will be the
most popular but the valley should
see to it that a large representation
in January.
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22

Football Game saturday-Lazna
rs. Pueblo Centennial.
Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Jones today a fine boy.
Mrs. T. J. Sayler returned from
Montrose Sunday morning.
l.. Writ Markham returned the
first of the week from Denver.
A. b. Palmer OF Granada is here
this week a member of the jury.
Attorney o. G. Hess was in
Lamar this week attending court.
Attorney w. b. Gordon made a
trip to Las Animas the first of the
week.
w. s. Smith arrived this morn
ing from Hutchinson. Kansas. for
a ten days visit.
Colonel Cameron, county attor-
ney for Otero county. was in at
tendance at court on Tuesday.
Judge J. X. Doughty returned on
Monday from Denver and left today
for Newton. Kansas, to attend court
S. C. Gregory of Granada. for
mer commissioner for his district.
attended the session of court this
week.
Aaron Starrett left this week for
Springfield. Missouri. for a visit
with his daughters who reside
there.
Mrs. ]. r. Silver returned home
last Thursday after an extended WIS.,
1t to Cincinnati and other eastern
points.
W. C. Gould and D. H. Bane
left on Tuesday for Newton. Kan
sas, where they are interested In
court matters.
MI. and Mrs. Chas. s. Smith ar
rived Friday morning from Blairs-
town, Missouri. to visit their daugh
ter, Mrs. r. c. Goodale.
On Thursday evening of last
week Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. McCue
entertained the card club. The us
ual number of guests were present
and had such a pleasant time that
1t was very late before they de-
parted for their homes.
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22

cation, will be with us Sunday.
II is hoped every member will
be present. All not worshipping|
elsewhere cordially invited New
corners given a hearty welcome.
Morning theme. Gratitude. I
$3.50 y. IN. Christian En-|
deavor. Subject. Echoes of
Peace and Thanksgiving" Miss
Olga Payne leader.
1880 p. m. Preaching. Theme|
christian brotherhood.
Wednesday 1880 p. IN. Prayer
meeting. Subject, Church.
News"
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22

LoFd6 Day BoFviceo
Bible School 80. ..9:45 q. m.
Preaching Service ..11:00 am.
Communion Service ..12:OO m.
Christian Endeavor $3.50 pm.
Preaching Service 1850 pm.
Other Regular Services
Prayer Meeting. Wed. $500 pm.
Bible Training Glass,
Thursday go. ....8:00 pm
Rev. G. c. Stearns, who has
been enjoying a well earned va
The Lamar register., 1911-11-22
Christian Church Bulletin

me Little Brick Church Around the
@. srEARNs Minister
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1911-01-30

teranen, ertpdhlten folgeube Beamten:
aommanbant, W. %. Sones; l. Wi5e<
aommonoant, Gubpis Noier; 2. Wlaez
apmmonbant, Sobn Is. guher; Sttts
aier Der @ahe, q. Rorobeim; Sffi5tsr
buzjour, Carl Shuiter; ar5t, Jrso.
Wintler.
- Der SO. 8. grdolep Aepublitas
niIhe alub ertpdblte fplgsnbe gsams
ten: qrGI., Saepb 2int; @iSszpraiis
bent, @ul. $. Spnes; Setrstdr, ". 8,
gpons; shasmeiItsr, Scbn 8. Wars
tin; Serssant=ats4rms, Schn Smttb;
Direttprsn: Ben Sobnfon, George
Sains, Soiepb garlep, Saspsr Sfpsns'
Geo. Bosan, jr.
- groolep Wiliams, %, bon gos'
pen, Sno., unb Sattie pratt, q, bon
sumeriet. ap,, srbisItsR einsn eF'
f4ein.
9eiunbkitsbeamter Or. Soof
beribtete foIsenbe gooesfdlle fir ott
perfIoIIene @ode: Sophie Suber, 73
Guoen 9. gopin, II 9aee; Sobn Ou'
nioan, SO; Mtarp u. Burger, 54; vi
bert Bob, 20; sslprence Stautpshp'
II; Rutb 5. Welmann, Y Soee
Glaro 9rob, 10; ailie prite. Il
Sdualina Roeer.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1911-01-30
9okal.Derid)l
You Der Sd9nt.

Sm apric 1beater fpurbe gee
tern glbenb bic 0eianespoHe ~2he
5lirtins yrineeb- in sIdnjeuDer AUS
f.atiung unb bel sutbeiudtem 6auit
e.a.bsn. Dds Giud bat aefdlIige Wus
iii, .ttpos Sdnoluns unb einen frirs
funaspclien Tiolog. Ter srobe ehor
BON Gdnserinnen unb 2dnserinnen be-
iifbt aus iugenblihen Shonbeitsn. Gr
umiaBi bic beliebten YrOiIers unb aIs
beionb.re Gpe,iolit6t elm Corps BON
3ariubtdn3erinnen. Cine ieniaiipnel!s
giH!aas III Der Dompirs unb Der apns
f,.ntons. Grf.erer, oussefibrt bon Gus
lalia 1onIoH unb gbos. Worsan, In
init ieiner tbeils tr6umerifhen. tbeils
piIDen WuEi BON bsfonberer Gpans
nuna. Gs III, ols battle ibn Qipline ses
ihrieb<n unb Burnes Sones auf bic
Qeinpdnb iibertroeen. 8eibe RiinitIer
psr,iniaen barin brnmntiihtn Gffeii.
pantomimii6s Dklieitietsit, atrOboti,
ffe Ghulung unb terpfAoriihe grns
sie. Der 1an8 ftellt IN iDirtunssDoller
Msife har. irie elm Wlonn periuhi. iid
BEN @umpir nls Gpftr au ent5iebtn.
Der NpcHenion5 BON Gbds. Wcrson
unb wlnube Gmern III ni4t n1inber pos
denb, er bietet cine sealitiiHe 6tubie
aus Der brutolen Derbre&erDelt bon
pdris.
Sm Columbia 1henter
Itebt oieie Hof,e George @ebnn en-
Der gpite bes NrogronMs. CT fpielt
IN 6em Gtii6 .Gbe Sign OF tie @cfe1
einen itnIienifdeu Grborbeiter uno
oos ipnlpntbii6e Stiid pirb and bier
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g on ammo bo5uma q /.

Major Der 8iirergnrbe gum
SauptnannD: limb iuhe nlr als
8orpoite1 n paar 'ra,is, bic INNER
gittaI 3Irit baber, ba friesen mir
BOD 6arrL mo mir bintorurnen, iiber.
off frfihes gier!"
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1911-01-30

fant Ribse. Gomilton gountp. prtbis<l
te seftern Mbenb in Der ct. Jobannes
Rirhe.
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0aben einise Der pom 9aiier
selestntli6 icines @eburts=
tags perliebeue ausS.i4-
nnngen errest.
Rum criten W.ale elm 6anbtserter
gum DsitslieS ses Serrenbaa'
feS ernaunt.

gie 6ntuiirfe fir Die gaseriideu Ja'
biIdumsmarfcn pom Yrinsreeea.
ten autaebeiHen.
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Mrs. B. Yasger,
---sss sssatmssas----
lJaQr(ageria 0idf.s 3sila(las.

c0on in ter dEieifen 8sit eob ~ stssiIls
RuIsusn. bic surA bic SNcpfnns bober beoaos
parsu. UNI es Iifet isiu 8mstieI pcr. BOB
aud, teutsuiaas nod 9srfonen srif'trsH, cse
turA enc nnessaanis arcif I'm Sfanos Hne.
gteies an ftaa nno bofdnssniagr Sos iar
nnosre esfsauulin IN nrS bIeibt Gar &ol0fs
sat bic aaiur biefs Tame bsfcnoers teehnsftaf.
esan ne bat TOR bic fsiseus 0abs per!isbsn, pas
ysbsn ihrer miitmeHfnfn Use esa auiseiNlase.
mes RE6 aeHau sn isftn. Nsaebf ni@i Gas
no In ftrer siesnen Nsisbens an 6esiin apenns
pcbnt 9shmt bic GAIT Gno Var cEh@ Dss
cesisn apenue. h0HH aesf b'deibe rtnaaI. e'e
2br bic !nons aefibeus bon 5raH .. vossu
srretnf Gas ocus IN snr itnisn 6ane ufsS
sm BauH In ber Rnuf:
MRS. B. YAEGER.
csefln 4ssxss, Qtnssst. GtEetnna:s. p.
Ufeis so Gents nab barhtsr.
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Ceferreihif6 rufiiidtr
3ipiI6enfaIl.

Wien, %. San. Rad W.Ioung
aus 2e,nbers tn Goli5ien tolibirt.n
Senbormen. tpeIde ausseipieiene Rufe
fen abf6oben, nit einer ruiIHhen
grsnsna6t. Diefe isuerte uuf bic
4bssfhobensn nnb perfolste bic Jliihs
ienosn auf ofierreihilhes 0ebis. Cine
llnterIuhuns iit sinselsi!st rporoen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-18
PROGRESS OF THE WAR.

A dispatch to the London Chronicle
from Constantinople says:
The Italians are reported to have
suffered serious reverse outside Tri-
poll. Accommodating. they advanced
too far from their base and came in
contact with the Turks. who gave bat
tie and forced the Italians to retreat
hurricdly, leaving 100 dead on the
field"
Authoritative reports from the Turk
ish camp at Tripoli received in Rome
indicate a graver condition of affairs.
Munhir Pasha, it is said, has beer
Obliged to abandon the command OF
the troops and his place has been taken
by Munchat Bey. The latter opposes
the plan Of majority OF the troops to
cross the Tunis frontier. Several SOL
diers who attempted to desert have
been shot.
The report OF new naval action on
the Albanian coast is officially denied.
News from the interior reaching the
Italian commander through friendly
natives described the Turks rs making
an active campaign among the Arabs
to incite them against the ItaliIns.
The Arabs are told that when Tripoli
vas taken there was general massa-
ere, and that those who we're spared
suffered something worse than death.
It is the intention OF the Italians, the
Turks said, to apply the sword and the
torch to the whole country. Thus, it
is said, it is sought to start holy war
against the invaders.
The Frankfurter Zeitung's Rome
correspondent telegrapbs as follows:
Reports are current in diplomatic
circles that Italy intends, in the event
of Turkey continuing resistance, TO &C.
cupy three islands in the AEGEAN Sea,
including Lesbos, the capital Of which
is Mytilene, so as to bring pressure
upon Turkey"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-18
Il. hG IROWEL USED.
le of Scottish Rite Temple
agton Laid With Alex
andria Implement.

The historic tronel OF Alexandria.
Washington Lodge which has been
used on the most important Masonic
events in the history OF the United
States was again brought into promi-
nence today when it was taken from its
case in the lodge room and conveyed
to Washington where it was used by
Grand Master KEEPER, OF the Grand
Lodgeoi the District OF Columbia this
afternoon in laying the corner stone OF
the magnificent Scottish Rite Temple
10 that city.
Some days ago Charles H. Callahan,
master of Alexandria Washington
Lodge rendered the use OF the tro~ei
and the lesser lights TO Sovereign Grand
} Commander James d. Richardson and
his offer was enthusiastically accepted.
The trowel and the three lesser lights
were sent to Washington today by a
committee consisting OF DR.. Williaia
M. Smith who carried the trowel and
J. Fred Birrell, ]. Armistead Eggborn
and James NJ. Duncan who bore the
Alesser lights.
The trowel which is made of silver
] with an ivory handle was used by Gen
eral Washington in laying the corner
stone of tie Capitol at Washington in
1898. 1t was again used inflaying the
corner stone OF the Washington mouu-
ment in lS4S and by President Roose-
welt 10 laying the corner stone of the
Masonic Temple in Washington in
1907.
The Alexandria delegation consisting
/ OF members Of AIexandria-W Washington
aud Andrew Jackson lodges escorted
&by Old Dominion Commandery in full
uniform left here at noon today. They
( formed in Washington near Thirteenth
street at 1850 and took part III the
parade.
The corner stone ceremonies today
were OF the most magnificent character
and we're witnessed by thousands of
Masons.
The new temple OF the Scottish Rite
is to be ore of the most imposing build
Bugs in Washington. 1t is beingserected
1t cost OF over million dollars on
ixteenth street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-10-18
STATE C0UHc|[J.0. U.A. N.
Order Throughout the State Shown
to be in Prosperous Condition.
Election of Officers.

After the opening exercises in con.
nection With the twen.y-fourth annual
convention OF the State Council OF the
Junior Order OF United American Me
chanics, which assembled at McBurn
ey's Hall yesterday morning, the dele
gates went into executive session for the
purpose OF transacting the business for
which the convention met. The bust,
ness session was presided over by DR..
William Evars, OF Elkton.
Two hundred delegates from every
section Of the state are in attendance.
William HI. Miers, state council Sec
rotary, of New Jersey, was admitted as
fraternal delegate, representing 50,
OCO members in that state.
There was a business session OF the
council in the afternoon, and night
session. Officers were nominated yes
terday afternoon and elected today as
follows:
State councillor, DR.. w. A. Gordon.
State vice councillor, E. B. Wharf N.
State council treasurer, G. W. Kinsey.
State council conductor, R. E. Jones.
State council warden, E. E. Christie.
State council inside sentinel, H. Z.
Pollard.
State council outside sentinel, w. G.
Williams.
State council trustees, r. S. Griffith
and S. Huff.
Place OF meeting, Staunton.
The annual report of the state coun-
cilor was adopted at the night session.
Chief among his recommendations is
one looking to the organization of a
new council in the state. which will
mean an increase in membership.
The State Council unanimously adopt
ed resolution setting aside a fund to
assist the orphans OF the deceased mem
bers throughout the state.
The report Of the STATE secretary
showed a total gain OF 500 MEM
bers and gain in councils of seven,
making the membership in the state
10, 900 and the total number OF subor-
dinate councils 1874. 1t also showed
that there had been paid out during the
year total OF $50, 900 in sick benefits
and $34 900 in death benefits.
The state treasurer's report showed
that the affairs OF the organization are
in very healthful condition.
Endorsement was given bill which
will be introduced in the next legisla-
.ure providing that flag shall be
placed on every schoolhouse liz the
tate.
The session ended shortly after noon
oday with the election OF officers and
The selection of Staunton as the place
or the next convention. The delegates
vent to. Mount Vernon by boat at 8
o'clock.