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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31

sion Sunday evening. feature will
he Dr.. +. W. Mpeler'5 address in
German Methodlsm's Opportunity. r.
J. Baumann and Rev. !. g. Benson will
deliver the other addresses thai
evening.
The Wheeling German Methodist
congregation. Of which the Rev. T.. T..
Scvcringhaus is pastor. has made nFab,
nratr preparations 20 entertain tho
conference. Arrangements have been
made ia serve meals al h" church
10 tho visiting delegates. Tho Ladlrs'
aid society will serve them.
Besides the congregational >incin.
al each session OF the conference
there Will be special music HI the
choir choir and by the nhionl<lrirr
Preachers quart"tte
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
III||F2l| FYAN FUND CAN|PAIGNERS
CONFIDENT Of REACHING GOAL

campaign is tho increasing number OF
| subscriptions that arc being received
during The closing days. The Buck.
harmon office reported TO DR.. Fleming
that campaign assistants are kept
busy recording all that are being
turned in.
Bishop Franklin Hamilton, Of Pitts
burch. who was in Wheeling several
, wonk& ago. arranging for Wheelirg's
rampagn. will be here Sunday. tho
closing day. II" will preach In rhe
Fourth STREET church in the morning.
and will occupy tho pulpit Of Thomson
NJ. L. church. Island. in the evening:
Sunday will be known AS CLEANERS
Dav." and will be observed in practic:
ally every Methodist church in the
State.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
FIREMEN HONOR DEAD
Committee Representing Fire Depart
mcnt OccorGt"s Graves Of
Departed Members.

i rnmuli:lo" rn1Iru>"h uf GU, La
coy. Edward Ortu and Charles: Long.
rerr, <'nrlng Tn" ri'y IT," department.
y,".r"r,ia, i'rnraiCd IN" graves Of
deceased m"mhrrs Of TN" department
in The local cemeteries. Tributes were
paid in this WAY 10 thr memory o.
Jerry Fish. Charles Fcrgu$"n. Thomas
Shauioy. NathHn Kuhn. James Nc
ClatrheN and thHrl". Diiimar.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
Heals ski, Diseases

/, is unnecessary for you to sutrer
with eczema, blotchcs. ringworin. rashcs
and similar skin troubles. 4 little zen1o
obtained at any drug store for Csc. or
800 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied will usually give instant relief
from itching torture. It clcanses ana
soo,hes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases. :.
Zc;no is a wonderful. penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing to the
most delicate skin. II is not greasy. IS
easily applied and costs little. Get 1t
today and save all further distress.
The E. ". Rcsc CO.. Cleveland. O..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
OPEN BIDS SATURDAY
County Commissioner to Contract for
Inmate Building at County Home.

The Ohio county commissioners ON
SATURDAY. will ol~I bids ''ar lhr "r"r-
ton Of the proposed irr" Inmar" build
Ing oil in" Schmuihach farm, recently
purchased a. 4 county home. Tn" con
rrar;or< are hurrying 10 Get fh"ir bids
ready in iimr The plans. which wcr"
drawn hv hrrhif"rI +. +. FariS. call
;nr building which will cost approXi-
NM nls :Eh nnh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
HAD TWO QUARTS

III Tir,.lcr wdS rnmnIiIi"d 10 tho
rnun,. j:.il last evening 10 await a
hearing before Squire r. G. Hobbs on
y charc" nf vinHiinG III" 0n"-QuArt law.
lIr Wa picked IN BY Il prohibition de-
partm"nt detective. who found him
carrying Iwn QUAR- bottles Of beer He
viii &c; hearing Friday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
Restored to Perfect Health.

Prior 10 using Chambcrlain'S Tablets
some G0ur or hive years ago wa a
great sufferer from hHadach". ,liz2i.
ness and dependency. My arpr;i1n
WAS poor and was great! troubled
with constipation. Chamberlain Tab.
leis relieved me Of thcS" distress sing
symptoms soon after began taking
them. and eventually was rcSturrG
10 perfect health" writes Mrs T.
Dictsch". Rome. y. \. OhiainabIn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-05-31
POLICE COURT NOTES

Charles Panfcl Wa afflicted with
loss OF mtmur! !csletdH! morning
when arraign~d in police court un 4
disorlcrly charge. He couldn't re-
member that tn" night h"for" he had
SqucaIrd on Mix" Thomas. Il Greek
pool room owner. charging him with
operating Il gambling house. So
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
CONFERENCE is
HELD ON BRIDGE
COMMANDER IN MATAM0R0S DIS
CUSSES GENERAL BORDER C0ND.-
TONS AND NEUTRALITY.

Coonel Tirzo Gonzales commanding the
garrison in Matamoros. and IN command
of the Mexican forces on the lower bor-
der and j. h. Rogers. United States de
partment of justice agent ia tins district
Yesterday afternoon held a short confer
ence at the international boundary on thu
international bridge The conference, it Is
understood, was upon the invitation OF
Colonel Gonzales.
Following the conference Mr.. Roger
said that general border conditions were
discussed, with view To bringing about
n better understanding between the author
ities between the authorities on both sides
Of the river the better 10 enforce the neu-
tralty laws and 10 prevent disorders along
the border. Officials on both sides of the
river have lately been kept very active on
rumorS and reports of gun runners. con
templated iiibu~ter expeditions and other
reports of ,his nature. 80 far ~ known
none have Vet succeeded on this part Of
the border.
Followin. the recent rupture between the
United States and Germany department
of Justice agent, along the border wer,
advised ~ watch Tor any evidence ~ 4
wholesale exodus st Germans from th,
United States to Mexico. - far there has
been nothing to Indicate such movement
on this part. Mr.. Rogers SAID today
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
tEy Associated Press. }

NEW YORK. Feb. l5.-Railroad men
say that the immediate cause of serious
freight congestion reported in interior cit
ies II the roads refusal of shipments NJ
freight to New York for export unless the
shipper proves that he has cargo room en-
gagged % that goods will be- loaded immcd
lately after delivery. This cauSes coneeS-
tion il the producing centers Of the west
and south instead Of in New York
Among the reasons for the transpor
tation situation l. assigned the reduction
of the amount Of freight leaving New York
because of Germany's submarine policy,
and cold weather and snow which delayed
trans and interfered with track deliveries
and caused shortage Of cars.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
REQUESTED,
NOT TOLD, TO
LOWER j. S.
C0L0RS, IS
STATEMENT
tBy Associated Press

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Feb. l5.-IIe was
officially requested. not ordered. stated
Brand Whtlock. American minister a. Bel
GUM. who ha~ been requested by the Ger
man authorities 10 lower the American
flag over the American legation Al Bru~
sells
While the news aroused deep feeling and
added TO the tension. II appeared doubtful
whether there wa~ ground Tor amy action.
n WhitIock. while III Belgium practically
only represented American rcilet work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Investigation Move
StifIed In Senate

AUSTIN. Texas, Feb. Boy a vote Of
l9 10 10 the senate last nieht tabled the
resolution Of Senator Johnson of Hall
county seeking an investigation of Cover
nor j. T.. Ferguson's record.
The resolution of Senator baltimore If
Fort Worth to take the Johnson resolution.
voted down Yesterday. from the table and
instruct him To investigate the charges
against Ferguson was tabled subject 10 call.
Another resolution by baltimore providing
a committee of five senators To investigate
the truth of Johnson's charges was also
tabled subject 10 call.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
MEXICAN BANDITS KILL TWO AMERICANS
MORE TROOPS ON
WAY HOME TODAY
AMBULANCE AND HOSPITAL COMpA-
N" LEAVE BROWNSVILLE. AND
CAVALRY LLAN0 GRArDE.

Three Iowa organizations. ambulance
company M. | and IIosn,al company No.
/, stationed az Brownsville. and the first
squadron of Iowa cavalry. stationed at
l-lano Grandc, quit the border today after
nearly eight months Of bnricr service. A
special bearing the two Brownsville organ
lzation> was scheduled - depart ihi, af-
4 special from llano Grande bringing The.
cavalry organization
II was Thought until noon today thai lhe
departure of the Iowa organizations wonid
BE- held mp day or two on account 81 ne
fact that the mastering out Of the THIRD
Iowa infantry al Fort De~ Moine~ hal not
been completed However. word reached
here today that the mn~tering would re-
completed ~ time ~ give the new arrival
housing room. and the holdur orders were
cancelled. The organizations. therefore.
departed according 10 schedule
The Second Iowa infantry. stationed at
Brownsville. l. now the only Iowa organ
zation remaining on the border. II eX-
poets to he included in the next de~i.na-
tion at troops.
The Seventy Fourth New York infantry
left McAllen Yesterday for it, armory at
Buffalo. \. Y. where it will be mustered
out of the federal service. The First Mn
nesota Field artillery. stationed al Llano
Grande. !, scheduled to eel away tomor-
row. Friday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Japan Backs China In
Anti-German Stand

TOXIC. Feb. l5.-In connection with
the Japanese approval, now confirmed. OF
China's action in supporting the attitude
of the United States toward Germany IN
the submarine question, IL l. further stated
that Japan has promised China all possible
supper, including the maintenance OF ordfs
IN China, where German Influence u con
siderable.
China's protest TO Germany, says the
Japan Times, is prelude To China's
side "a the entente. Japan'S special rights
and interests IN the Far East, adds the
newspaper has been affirmed by the en-
tcnte.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
WoMEN'S VOCATIONAL CONFERENCE

MADISON. Wis. Feb. Salesman
ship, nursing. meteorological work. library
work. business. and museum work are
among the opportunities for roung women
that will be discussed al the fifth annual
vocational conference for women students
which opened at the University Of Wiscon-
sin today Women who have achieved sue
cess in these and other lines of endeavor
will address the conference during the two
DAYS sessions.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
lnsurreCtOS And
Troops In Fight

HAVANA, Cuba. Feb. l5.--LaSt reports
from Las Villas show that the Conserva-
tives have a majority in the election.
Three rebels and two troopers were killed
in a fight between the insurrecto~ under
General AcoSta and Colonel Carilo's
forces. In Manicaragua rebels under
joaquin Gomez were dispersed by troops
who captured arms and horses. The gov
ernmcnt cnhcd the United States for
prices on the latest makes of aeroplanes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Carranza' S Note
Not Pro-German''

MfNlCo. CITY. II. F.. Feb. lj. Mexi-
can papers rciteratc today that General
Carranza'- note 10 the neulrals was based
on purely humanitarian grounds and that
against the United States. The editorials
II was neither pro-Gcrmau nor directed
say il j. unlikely that Mevico would risk
the hostility of ncighhor IN afvor of the
doubtful friendship of naii"n that IL far
away.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Railroads Prepare
For Mobilization

NEW YORK. N. NJ. Feb. l5 Washing
ton has called upon railroad men of the
country, It was learned today. 70 prepare
a plan Of military transportation and com
munication for use when the necessity
arises. Such plan will be- considered
tomorrow at the meeting of the executive
committee 81 the American Railway asso-
ciaiIun here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
AUSTRIAN
SUB SUNK
SCHOONER

CAGLARI, Sardinia, Feb. rs.
Captain MeDenough, master of
the American schooner Lyman M.
Law. will leave here today for
home 10 testify before The Ameri-
can consular authorities relative
TO The sinking Of his ship. United
States Consul TreadweIl sum
mOned McD0nough here through
The British consul.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
us. is "WickedIy
Tempting God Says

AMSTERDAM. Holland. Feb. 15.-The
Lokal Anziegcr ~ Berlin expressed the
hope today that cabled reports that
American merchantmen are sailing IN de-
fiance of the submarine blockade are un-
founded. The paper says: The plan for
such ,ailing~ at the bottom amounts To
nothing else than most wickedly tempting
God
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

WASHINGTON. II. C.. Feb. l5.-WhIe
h was still Indicated that an accumulation
of violations of American rights might lead
President Wilson 20 90 before congress at
any time. II ~ stated that he has no def
mite plans for such an immediate step.
When he viii 20 before congress viii de-
pend entirely upon circumstances. The
opinion ls growing among officials that the
step will not be deferred long
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

BERNE Switzerland. Feb. l5-ro the
accompaniment of cheers United States
Amba~ -ador Gerard and hi> staff and
for Paris MA Pontarlicr The departure
was made an occasion for q demonstration
unlike any Bcrne has seen in long time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
German Army Greater
Than Since War Began

LONDON, Feb. 15.-An Amsterdam dis
patch quotes an American arriving there
as saying that every German Of military
age not engaged IN the munitions industry
has been ordered IN to the army, with the
result that the German troops are now
more numerous than at the beginning of
the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

ROME. ITALY, Feb. l5.-All of the
Rome papers are asking IL the sinking NJ
the American schooner Lyman NJ. Law
constitutes an overt act. while The British
consul at Caglari telcgraPhrd United
States Consul TrcadNeI here that the
schooner j. 4 former American ship. The
Giornale d'ltalia says the schooner was
flying an American flag when sunk
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
CONGRESS
May HEAR
PRESIDENT
NV a 4nriate,I rrr4sN

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. IS.
A new and vigorous demand for
Ike release OF The Americans from
the prize ship Yarr0WfaIe now
held prisoners In Germany will be
serl IN the near future. il was def
Inliely stated today. The demand
will he accompanied by a full
statement OF the treatment ac-
corded Germans and German
ships in the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Twelve Arrested in
Chicego Labor Strike

CHICAGO. Feb l5-Iwelve arrests
marked the beginning of the strike of the
Ladies Garment Workers Union. Nine
men and three women were arrested while
distributing hand bills containing notices
of the strike while en- route TO work.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
--r-~a
$50 American Boats
Will Patrol Coast

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 1-.-Ap-
proximately $500 power craft Of various
types are available for duty a. scout put
rolls about American harbors, according ~
navy department figures. OF these 25O
have been formally enrolled in the new
scout patrol service.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
THE WEATHER FORECAST.

The following weather forecast for
the lower gulf coast states and the
Magic Valley II issued hy the United
States weather bureau at New Orleans:
Tonight and Friday fair: light northerly
winds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

NEW YORK, M III. Feb l5-Captain
McDonough of the American schooner
Lyman VI Law" cables the Marns
Transportation today as follows:
The Law Was DESTROYED TN an Austrian
submarine The crew ~ safe III CagliarI
Sardinia"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Gerard And Staff
Reach Paris Today
(Ry Associated Press. }

PARIS. France. Feb l5.-AmbaSsado
Gerard and hi staff arrived here thit
morning from Berne They were met b,
Ambassador Sharpe.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
ACQUITTED ON FORGERY CHARGE

WACO. Tex. Feb. l5-J. 4. Watson
was acquitted of forgery tins morning IN
the Fairfield district court. Other cases
against Watson and his father and broth
er were postponed until the April term
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Southwestern Summary.

North Texas. clear a. part cIuudy; tem.
"a 10 -.
Gulf Coast. rain past ~ hours at Gal
weston: average cool and cloudy; tenn.
40 "a ~.
West Texas clear I" cloudy. tenn =;
a. AZ
serdtv az T.xarkana tenn. 81 ta "a
Louisiana clear 10 cloudy: ~ to ~.
Arkansas. clear 10 cloudy: tenn - 10
s6,
Oklahoma. clear and calm. TEN. 20 %
~
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
NEW CONDITIONS
OF CONGESTION
ROADS REFUSE TO HANDLE FREIGHT
FOR EXPORT UNLESS SHIPPER
HAS SHlPR00M ENGAGED.
tRv Associated Press. y

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. Is.
Tie representatives of thirty
railroads today made gentle
mans agreement" to declare a
virtual embargo against eastern
port export shipments and to send
empty cars west as fast as pos
Sible.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
POSSE into
MEXICO, SEEK
COWBOYS WHO
WERE TAKEN
PRISONERS

Ell PAS0, Tex, Feb. I5.-Two
Americans were reported killed
Tuesday when a Mexican band
raided Lany's ranch on this side
OF the border west OF the Corner
ranch, according to an American
arriving here to-day from near
Hachita. American cowboys in
Hachita are organizing a posse OF
fifty armed and mounted men TO
eros the border TO rescue Ameri-
can cowboys held as hostages by
Mexican raiders. John Parks, a
prominent ranches, is said 10 be
the leader Of the posse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
IIiv Associated Press }

FF|TT-'T
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Feb. rs.
While army headquarters here
IS not advised that American
troops crossed into Mexico in
pursuit OF bandits who raided
the Corner ranch, il is admitted
that the troops are at liberty to
cross on a hot trail" General
FunstOn's reports OF the raid said
that the raiders took three Nor
mons prisoners, l09 horses and
mules and a quantity OF supplies.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

PkE~lDlp, Tex. Feb. l5.-Ranchars
from the Interior If Mexico are moving
Their families to the border at Oiinaea. on
posite here. II IN reported that Vilhstas
tire marching toward The border.
FL PASO Tex. Feb. -Vilhstas have
occupied DiilOe. an American owned
ranch ~ MrNieo. forty five niles south
east ~ the Corner ranch. ralded Tuesday.
one American negro and three AIornions
captured IN Yesterdays raid are believed
n be held there for ransom.
American troops are patrolling the Dor
der tonight 20 prevent other raids. 4 de-
mand for five thousand dollars ransom !,
reported ~ have been made on the Ameri-
can ranchmen tor the release Of the negro
and u y understood that the ranch owners
have instructed that it be paid. but their
agents are urging that payment be refus. q.
Persistent reports that American troop.
have crossed the border III pursuit m the
raiders are officially denied
FL PASO. Tex. Feb. l5.-The fonr
Americans captured IN Mexican rebels NV
low liachita were on the Mexican side
when caught aIri the rebels at no time
crossed into American territory. aceordins
~ an official statement. issued AZ Junrcy
last night. This statement says that
American cowboys have not been scnipu-
lous IN keeping on the American side.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15

Telegram 10 Collector VI Customs
Frank Rabb from Deputy Collector Ed Co
tulla - LAREDO ihis afternoon announced
that Ambassador Fletcher passed through
that city today and left Nuryo LAREDO.
Mexico. az noon for Mexico CITY.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Fletcher At Line
Ready To Go South
lRy Assncinfed rrcss-l }

LAREDO, Tex, Feb. l5.-hm-
bassador Henry Fletcher arrived
this morning en- route to his post
at Mexico City. He was met by
American Consul Garrett and
Mexican Consul Garcia. Ambas-
sador Fletcher is accompanied hy
Captain Frank r. Mccoy. mill
tary attache TO ihe embassy at
Mexico City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-15
Local Observations.

The following local weather obserya-
tions are issued today by Mrs. A. ". Reed.
United States official weather observer at
and covers the period Of
twenty four hours ending at a IA. today:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-20
PERSONAL.

United Stats Marshal \. 2. Car
pcnter went to Windsor this after
noon.
Daniel Doyle went to Westfeld,
Mass. today to see his sen. who is in
camp there and will leave soon for
somewhere.
Harold Durham and Louis Brown of
the retail department Of the Durham
Brothers company are in Broohline to-
day deer hunting.
Mrs George Drummond of salem,
y. j., who had been visiting here with
Ms. F. II. Emerson, left today for
Manchester (Vt.) to visit before re
turning to her home in Salem.
F. +. Johnson and +. f. Gobic have
returned from a business trip to New
York Miss Lucille Howe, who assist
ed in the Brattleboro China Co. s store
during their absence, has finished work
there.
John Heaphy, who had been spend
ing vacation Of two weeks with his
sisters, Miss Anna and Miss Regina
licaPhy of Cedar street, returned this
afternoon TO Montpelier, where he is
employed in the Pavilion.
Morgan sherman. who came from
Boston t. spend the weekend with hi,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. r. Sherman.
left tAi, morning for Washington, u.
g." to take physical examinations for
the service Of the regular army.
Or. Fremont Hamilton, who has been
q I
pathic hospital in Boston, returned to
his Bratt!eboro home on Linden street
( last night. Owing to the condition
Of his heart no operation was per.
formed, but the doctor is feeling very
comfortable and expects to be able to
get cut in short time.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-20
MASONIC DISTRICT
MEETING THURSDAY
Sessions Both Afternoon and Evening
With Work by Townshend and
Brattleboro Lodges

The annual meeting of the eight
Masonic district, which comprises all
If the lodges in Windham county, will
Re held in the Masonic temple in Brat
sleboro Thursday afternoon and eve
ming.
The meeting viii open at $50 with
a school of instruction under the di
roction of the grand lecturer, Christie
;. Crowell of Brattlcboro. At $50
lodge of Master Masons will be openad
in form by Blazing Star lodge Of
Townshcnd, and this lodge will confer
the first section of the Master Mason
degree. The work will be reviewed by
the grand lecturer both afternoon and
evening. A banquet will be served
by members of Bingham chapter, O. E.
). at +.
In the evening at 80 the reception
If grand lodge officers will take place
The second section Of the Master Ma
son degree viii be conferred by a com
posite lodge made up of officers of
Columbian and Brattleboro lodges Of
Brattleboro. The exercises will close
with addresses by the grand lodge of
fcers, including David A. Elliott of
White River Junction, grand master,
and Henry II. Ross of Rutland, grand
secretary.
The lodges of the district and their
worshipful masters are az follows
9lazing Star, No. %, Townshend,
Frank A. Blood; Golden Rule, No. 80,
Putncv, Frank A. Burditt; Columbian,
No. SO, Brattleboro, Harrie B. Chase
Social, No. -, Wilmington, J. Albert
Buell.; King solomon S Temple, No. As,
| Bellows Falls, Alfred G. Wilson:
| Mount Lebanon, No. As, Jamaica, Os-
ar Y. Hefflon; West River, No. 81.
Londonderry, Asa B. Bacon; Unity,
No. SO, Jacksonville, Oscar w. Bishop;
Anchor, No, 80, South Londonderry
John c. McAllister; Brattleboro, No.
l02, Brattleboro, Howard S. Merrill.