flpw ' ft" ' THE SORANTOIT TRIBUTE -WEDNESDAY MORNING, .AUGUST 18. 1S9T. GRAND LODGE IN SESSION Concluded from Pago 1. brief but In Us polntodncss the spirit of hospitality was plainly evident. Grand Chancellor Dunnell responded t to the welcome. The loom wns at once cleared of all but accredited rep representatlves, guards were posted at the doors and tho secret proceedings began. Charles P. Llnde, of Philadelphia, was elected Brand chancellor: John S. Graham, of Lancaster, crand vloo- 'Nchancellbr; Scott Dlbcrt, of Pittsburg, rand preVite; Thomas F. Thompson, Philadelphia. grandmaster at arms. is follbwlng'were re-elected: George lawkes, of Philadelphia, grand keep- of records and seal; Julius Mount- ley, of Philadelphia, grandmaster of Ixchcqucrj-Thomas Perry, of Wheal- iu, 10 succeed mmseit as granu fepresentativo to tho Supreme lodge. JR. H. Jackson, of Pittsburg, was a Inewly elected Supreme lodge represen tative, and to succeed John H. Carr. of Altoona. The other Supremo lodge representatives remain In ofllce. A new ofllcer chosen was Dr. Charles G. Krnest, of Punxsutawney, grand Inner guard. BROADHEAD ELECTED. Much InteroBt centered In several candidates for grand outer guard, who by custom Is re-elected during five suc cessive years. The fifth year of ser vice of the present outer guard, C. M. Deem, of Heading, has expired. Tho balloting for tho several candidates consumed most of tho afternoon and the result was not announced before the afternoon adjournment but was referred to the tellers to be counted. The result was not to have been an nounced but the vote shows C. W. Broadhead, of Montrose, elected and C. M. Deem, the second highest can didate. The other candidates were: II. K. Newell, of Philadelphia: Charles Dargue, of Klttannlng; Levi Trombore, of South Bethlehem, and P. A. Fritch man, of Trumbuarsvllle. N,o ballot was cast for grand trustees. They wU be ejected this morning. Grand Chancellor Dunnell and the other 1SDC-7 oincers will continue to serve until the final session, when the neWly elected ofllcers will be installed. The 'Installation will not be public. A 'considerable portion of the day's session was devoted to the reception of fllcers' and committees' reports. Ti. of Grand Chancellor Dunnell was an exhaustive document. RECORDS REPORT. The report of the grand keeper of records and seal, George Hawkes, In cluded the following: Number members Juno 30, 1890. 43,230 Number of subordirate lodges. 4S5 Number of Initiations during the year, 2,323 Number admitted by card during tho y vr 171 Number retnst. tod during the year 330 ,S27 4S.0S3 Number suspended during the year ; 3,421 Number withdrawn during the year ICO Number deceased during the year K9 4,140 Present number of members. Number. 5. , Past .Supreme Chancellofs..... .' 1 Number of Past Grand Chan cellors 30 Number of Past Chancelors ... 10,557 Number of Knights 31,183 Number of Esquires 37 Numtter of Pages 3d 41,843 41,913 83 Number of rejections during tho year Net decrease of membership dur ing tho year 1,313 Amount of funds on hand and Invested $592,542 46 Amount of widows' and or phans' fund 1,014 80 Amount paid for relief of broth ers 173,406 57 Amount paid for burial of tho dead 56,224 94 Amount paid for tho relief of widowed families 790 70 Tho report of the" grand master of exchequer, Julius Mountney, showed: THE FINANCES. Balance on hand at last report August 5, 1S96 J 4,906 6S Received from all bourccs during the year 11,268 03 Total $16,234 76 Disbursed, account of mileage, at Gettysburg. $4,6G4 31 Disbursed, account of ' sundry orders, Nos. 1 to 147 inclusive 7,914 3S 12.678 69 Balance in my hands August '9. 1S97 $3,656 07 H. O. Kline, Thomas Perry, John II. Carr. H. M. Wadsworth and J. M. Stratton, representatives to the Su premo lodge, reported the following iccapltulation contained In the report of Supreme Master of Exchequer Sample: Balauco on hand April 1, 1S9I ....$ 29,059 63 Receipts for llscal year ending Mprch 31. 1695 75,631 75 Receipts for fiscal year ending March 31, 1KK5 79,009 40 Total $183,600 77 Expenditures for fiscal year ending March 31, 1S95 $ 90,330 63 Expenditures for fiscal jear ending March 31, 1896 51,305 93 Total $147,703 43 Receipts and balance for fiscal years 1894-95-96 $183,000 77 Expenditures for fiscal years 1894-93-90 147,703 48 Not balanco April 1, 189G $33,897 29 GAVELS PRESENTED. During tho afternoon Past Grand Chancellor William K. Morris, of Steel ton, presented the grand lodge with two gavels made of wood from the bal ustrade of the burned state capltol and trimmed with copper from the capltol dome. The presentation was made by Supreme Vice Chancellor Thomas G. Sample, of Allegheny, and the gavels were received by Grand Trustee Nlchol, of Philadelphia. Sixty-two past ohancellors were In troduced anff received Into the lodge during the day. Invitations,' to visit the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company steel mills last evening and to participate In the Pyth ian excursion to Farvlew tomorrow wero received through the local en tertainment committee and accepted. During tho day Altoona, Reading, Ilarrlsbunf and Joh'nstown loomed up as formidable rivals for next year's convention. Each city Is with vigor pressing Ub claims and has a large fol lowing. It Is not certain which will bo chosen but the sentinjent of the repre sentatiyes. appears to be In favor of Altoona or Ilarrlsburg in the order named. The afternoon adjournment took jilace at B.J5 o'clock. It Is not likely that any session will be held this after noon as an opportunity will probably be afforded for witnessing tho parade of the Uniformed Rank. EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. The evening wns devoted to slght-Beo-Ing and fraternizing. All the hotels were crowded during the early houra and nearly two hundred Knights ac cepted tho Invitation of tho local enter tainment committee to visit tho mills of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel com pany. Tho Knights walked to tho blast furnace and North mills where they were piloted about by George Okell and his assistants. They wero transported to the big South mills In tho company cars. Scores of Pythlans devoted tho evening to in specting the coal mines. The parade today will start at 2.30 o'clock, the line moving on Lackawan na avenue to Main avenue, West Side, to Jaokson, to Robinson, to Ninth, to Lackawanna, and return to the central city on Lackawanna avenue. In the central city the lino of march will be as previously printed In The Tribune. The parade will pass In re view before Orand Chancellor Dunnell's ofllce, 216 North Washington avenue. PVTHIAN NEWS NOTES. George Hawkes, grand keeper of records and seal of the grand domain of Penn sylvania, wns born in tho city of New York, July 23, 1835, but has resided in Philadelphia, for the post flfty-nlno years. On December 28, 1867, ho was initiated in Keystone lodge, No. 2, Philadelphia, January 14, 1869, ho organized Clnclnnatus GEORGE HAWKES, Of Philadelphia, Re-elected to tho Olflce of Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. lodgo, No. 120, which In three months had 667 names on Its roll. This lodgo became tho mother of other lodges, members withdrawing for tho purpose of their or ganization. January 14, 38C9, Mr. Hawkes waa elected a representative to tho grand lodge, and has been continuously re elected until tho present time. On Janu ary 23, 1871, ho waa elected grand keeper of records and seal, the olllce at that time being known as grand lecordlng nnd corresponding scribe. Sinco then ho has been re-elected annually, making a period of over twonty-slx years. In Au gust, 1878, ho was elected supremo repre sentative, and thereafter continuously re elected until 1893 (fifteen yeais), when he resigned, tho supremo lodge having legislated that a grand keeper of records and seal could' not continue to hold the position of supreme representative. He Is widely known In Philadelphia as a secret society man, being a member of the Odd Fellows, In which he Is a paiSt grand master. Ho Is also a member of tho Or der of United American Mechanics, Sons of Temperance,, Improved Order of Red Men, Ancient Order Knights of tho Mys tic Chain, and a 'Mason of high degree, being a Knight Templar. He Is a past grand patriarch In tho Odd Fellows' en campment. For a .number of years he was engaged In the printing business. He Is recognized among those who know him, and they aro numbered by the thou sands, as a man of sterling integrity, combined with superior ability and ex ecutive qualifications. Scranton lodgo. No. 263, had a big crowd at their "open house" entertainment last night. During the evening addresses were delivered by Grand Chancellor II. N. Dunnell, Grand Inner Guard Thomas C. Thompson and Grand Outer Guard Chris M. Deem. The Pythian Glee clug of Hyde Park lodge, rendered several selections. Refreshments in which watermelons played a large and noisy part, were where everybody could roach them. Tho lodgo room Is a tower of flags and bunt ing. The only outward feature of the Scranton lodge reception Is that a visitor Is llablo to become weary and thirsty in climbing tho five long flights as in most all other cases the greasy polo has a repaying prize on top.. The Pythian Gleo club member nre: First tenors, David Richards. John R. Richards, Evan Da vis, Rowland Thomas, Ebenezcr E. Jones, Jenkln Jenkins; second tenors, Thomas E. Williams, Samuel Williams, John G. Thomas; first bassos, W. W. Evans, Thomas Jones, Evan Miles, Joseph P. Phillips; second bassos, Edmund Moses, William G. Thomas,- Benjamin Thomas, John R. Thomas, William G. Powell, Benjamin Griffiths, E. E. Lord. Joseph P. Phillips is manager and Evan Davis pres ident. Grand Chancellor H. N. Dunnell, M. D became a Knight November 1, 1874, join ing at that time Scranton Lodgo, No. 263. Dr. Dunnell filled every chair and was chancellor commander three times. He was elected master of exchequer in 1879 and has served ever since. During 18S3-4, he Eerved as deputy grand chan cellor of Laekawannatounty. Going as a representative to the'Orand lodgo In 1691, ho was nominated for the ofllce of grand Inner guard. Since becoming G. I. G. in 1892, Dr. Dunnell hts passed through tho Grand lodgo chairs each successive year. He also was captain of Company No. 47, Uniformed Rank, In 1892, and lieutenant colonel of tho Fifth regiment, Uniformed Rank, In 1K3. Tonight's parade of tho Dramatic Or der of the Knights of Khorassan and the ceremonial and banquet at Excelsior hall, which will follow tho parade, will bo ono of tho features of tho conventions. The Khorassans will appear on the streets In Arabic costume. A largo number of now members will bo Initiated at tho Ex celsior hall affair. A team of twenty-five members will arrive hero at noon today from Reading and will work tho Initia tory degrees, Tho Khorassan doings will be under the direction of Cashmere tem ple, No. 37, of Reading. Tho headquar ters are at the Lackawanna Valley house. W. E. Foltz, of Chambcrsburg, repre senting lodge 159, Is a son of ex-Rcpre-sent'itive M. A. Foltz, who enjoys tho d'rtlnctlon of owning the neatest and one of tho best weekly newspapers in the country. Mr. Foltz, Is connected with the executive department of tho Cumberland Valley Railroad company. Major A. Weir Qllkeson, a prominent attornoy nt Bilstol, Pa., has been a prominent member of tho order for over nine years. He ranks as major on Gen eral Starbird's staff, being a A, D. C. for over two years. Major Gllkcson is nt present vice-chancellor of Hermione lodge. No. 109. of Bristol. A storm door Isn't a thing of beauty when constructed in the Interior of a building, but such a monstrosity has been placed outside tho entrance, to the court room, whero It Is supposed to obstruct the view of prying eyes. It serves Its purpose, C. M. Dean, grand outer guard. Is one of the prime sllrlts of tho Kohrassan order He Is Imperial nawah of Cashl mere temple, of Reading, and a member of Its commltteo on arrangements for tho Kohrassan doings here today. Julius Mour.ney, tho grand r.nster of exchequer, Is a Pythian who has nover been Initiated. Ho 1 a charter member and the second member of the order In point of years In this state. After today's parado many of the Knights will attend the Scranton-Wllkes-Barro Eastern leaguo base ball game, which will bo called at 4 o'clock. Take cars on the Providence line. The Orand lodge ottlcers wero present ed with souvenir canes decorated with the Pythian colors. The donor was Falr vlow lodge. No. Ss. of this city. CAMP DUNNELL FORMALLY OPENED Major General Carnahnn Was Present and Made an Address. IT WAS A PATRIOTIC EFFORT. Cnmp is Mow Governed by Military Unlc--Routlno to be Observed During tho Encniiipment--titinrds Wero Posted Last Night nnd no Ono Wns Allowed Insldo of tho Lines Without tho Pass Word--Compctl-tivo Drill This Morning. Tho Inspiriting flag raising and dedi cation of Camp H. N. Dunnell was ob served at C o'clock yesterday afternoon when the encampment wns formally placed In Ui'o hands of General Star bird by Colonel Martin, Joyce, In behalf of tho local Pythlans. The cei'emony was Identical with that by which the encampment of the National Guard are opened, all that was missing being the salute of guns. Major General Carna han was present and made the princi pal address. It was the Intention of opening the camp at 0 o'clock a. m., but for various reasons tho hour was changed. Tho first order issued in camp by General Starblrd through Assistant Ad jutant General Gripp was in announce ment of the camp opening. This with other orders were tacked upon the trees ubout the camp. A half hour be fore G o'clock the camp showed signs of preparation for the ceremony. Fatigue caps were band-boxed and in their place came out the gay white helmets with' tho other dressy accoutrement of a Sir Kn'.ght at his, best. Regiments were formed in tho several streets of the tented city awaiting tho signal to assemble en masse. OFFICERS ARRIVE. General Carnahan In the gorgeous uniform of his rank, with Colonel Mar tin Joyce and General Charles F. Llnde, of the oomniandcr-In-chief's staff, and Colonel Grlpp, arrived at tho camp In a carriage a few minutes before 51 o'clock. Gugler Genslmore performed his first duties In sounding the call. The regiments comprising about 200 men In all formed In a hollow square about the flag pole which had been erected on the southwest corr.tr of the grand stand. General Carnahan, Gen eral Starblrd and tho members of th'elr staffs, utood In the centre. At a word from General Carnahan the combined Germanla of this city and Knights of Pythias, of Pittsburg, bands played "America" r,nd "Old Glory" 6lowly crept up the pole, the soldiers presenting their swords at a salute to the colors. The scene was witnessed by several hundred people who stood about tho square with heads uncovered. When the Has was fair and free In the breeze.General Starblrd Introduced Col onel Joyce, who' in a. few words, trans ferred the camp to the Pennsylvania brigade. General Carnahan afterward accepted the trust In a speech calculat ed to remind the Knights of the worth of their order. He said: GENERAL'S REMARKS. Ofllcers and membors of the Unlfotmed Rank: "You may well be congratulated In that you have not only tho privilege but tho pleasure and honor of settling down In this first encampment of the Pennsylvania brigade under ths protec tion of that flag, which has never yet ailed to protect thorie who hae stood under Its folds. You ttand hero as repre sentatives of a great American organiza tion. When I say Ainer'can I have In m.nd the highest, broadest and best that gcci to make up tho loyil subject of a free country. "You livo at a time many years after the men In blue, who stood under that flag when the country was In direst dls. tress. You today are their representa tives: In tho patriotic way General Carn ahan spoke for some time, his dis course referring to the character of tho order, and finally thanking Colonel Joyce, as tho representative of the city of Scranton for the reception that has been given. General Carnahan then gave a hearty welcome to the Knights to attend the International convention to be held next year at Indianapolis. His final words won the good opinion of the Knights. He In vited not only the ofllcers but also the men to visit him at his tent. General Starblrd briefly thanked General Carnahan for his presence at the camp. "It encourages -us, and makes us feel that you take an Interest In the Pennsylvania brigade," said General Starblrd. He ended In giving the command for the dismissal of the brigade. After tho ceremonies a number of the Knights called on General Car nahan at brigade headquarters. CAMP ROUTINE. The camp is now under military dis cipline. Last night the following or der went Into effect: 0 a. m Rcvelllo 7 a. m Mess Call 8.30 a. m Guard Mount 9 a. m Band Concert 9.30 a. m Drill 10.30 a. in Recall 12 m Mess Call 2.30 p. m Drill 3.30 p. m '. Recall C p. m Dress Parade (5.30 p. m Mess Call 8 p. m Band Concert 9 P. rn Retreat 10 p. m Taps Guards twelve In number were se lected from the several companies last night and stationed about tho camp. Four men patrolled in front of head quarters and the remaining eight guarded the camp. Without the pass word given out by General Starblrd the lines could not be passed. TODAY'S PROGRAMME. Tho programme for today 'is: ' Com petitive drlll.nt 9 o'clock, parade at 2.30. The drill will be. conducted on the race track last of the camp beginning at the hour narrted and continuing .until 1.30 o'clock, when, if necessary, the drill will be postponed until tomorrow morning. Five cmpanles have en tered. No. 26, Altoona, (the seven year champions); No. 62, Washington, Pa.; No. 3, Philadelphia; No. 19, Wll llamsport, and No. 6Q, Scranton. Forty five to fifty minutes will bo allowed each company In the regularly desig nated maneuvers and Inspection of ac couterments. If no delays occur the drill will be through by one o'clock. One thousand dollars has been ffered by tho commltteo of arrangements, as prizes to be competed for- as fol lows: First Prize For proficiency In drill, $00. Second Prize For proficiency In diill. $160. Third Prize For proficiency In drill, $75. Fourth Prize For companies having- the largest number of fully equipped Knights In Una of parade, $100. Fifth Prize For company making tho beBt equipped appoaranco in parade, $30. Sixth Prize For company traveling; 1 longest distance by most direct route, $100. Soventh Prize For company making second best equipped appearance In pa rado, $2$. Eight Prize For company having best commissioned officers, $23. Ninth Prize-Sir Knight's Jewel to cap tain of first prize company, valued nt $25. Tenth Prize For best drilled nnd equipped company outs.ldo of tho Btato participating In parade, '$150. In Adltlon to tho above. Grand Chan cellor Dunnell offer $50 In gold for subor dinate lodgo making best appearance in parado. INSPECTION OFFICERS. The inspecting ofllcers will be: Major W. S. Millar, Inspector of Third brl grnde, National Guards of Pennsyl vania; James II. Molr, ex-cap(aln of Company C, Thirteenth regiment, and Lieutenant Colonel Wnllace,' of the Ninth regiment, Wllkcs-Bnrre. Admis sion to the park during the drill will be freo to the public generally. At 1.30 o'clock the brigade will fall In for the main pnrade In the central city. Last night the camp was aug mented by the arrival of 150 men from the Philadelphia districts. They reached the city In a special train at 7.30 o'clock over the Central road. The estimat ed number now In camp Is 300 men. ENCAMPMENT NOTES. L. C. Thomas, of Latrobo, Pa Is colonel commanding of tho First regiment, Uni formed Rank. CoJonel Thomas beeamo a knight In 1892, and entered tho Uni formed Rank in February, 1893. He has COL. L. C. THOMAS, Of Latrobe, Pa Commander of First Regiment, Uniformed Rank. held tho position of first sergeant In his company, major of the Second battalion of tho First regiment. At Reading, In 1895, ho was defeated for tho position of brigadier general by General Starblrd, by ono vote. Ho became colonel of tho Flnt regiment last January. Colonel Thomas Joined tho Knights of Khorasson, being a member of Lalla Reokh temple, No. 41, of Phlladtlnhla. Walter II Starblrd, brigadier general commanding tho Pennsylvania, brigade, Uniformed Rank Knights of Pythias, has been a member of the order for over eleven years, being a charter member of Corry City comranndery. No. 23, which was organized In June, 1886. General Starblrd Is 39 years of age. He was born In Lowinton, Me., and has resided at Corry City sinco I8G4. He has held several prominent offices In the order, and since becoming brigadier general tho order's Uniformed Rank has materially pro gressed and now numbers over 2,000 knights. Much of this Increase was brought about by General Starbird's per sonal efforts. Ho was made adjutant of tho Fourth rngimont Jan. 2, 18S9, and held that offlco until Aug. 18. 1S91, when he ic celved his commirslon as assistant adjut ant general of tho Pennsylvania brigade, with headquarters at Corry City. At Reading, Aug. 16, 1893, ho was elected brigadier general, tho commission for which expires Aug. 16 1899. There aro at present six complete regiments in the Pennsylvania brigade, of which General Starblrd has command. An Incident yesterday: Gray bear led Mr. Bevan, the man who is furnishing a portion of the mattresses, drovo to head quarters' tent with a wagon load of bolsters, for sale nt 75 cents each. Whllo somo of the officers 'were negotiating a colonel, Just arrived, ame along. No ticing tho bolsters he grabbed one from the wagon In an Innocent way, remark ing: "These are Just the thing, Just tho thing," and ho carried it away to his tent in the rear row. die never for a minute suspected that gray bearded Mr. Bevan wuuM pay. Scott DIebert, editor and proprietor of the Pittsburg Life, is colonel of the Sixth regiment, Uniformed Rank, being elected to that office in January, 1897. He had previously held tho position of lieutenant SCOTT DIBERT. of Pittsburg, Grand Master-at-Arms of Grand Lodgo and Colonel of the Sixth Regiment. colonel of the same regiment for three years. Colonel DIebert Joined the Knights of Pythias In 1853, becoming a member of Smoky City lodge, No. 392, and has rep resented his lodge for tho last seen years. Ho has always been active in the Pythlans order and organized Smoky City company, serving as its second and first lieutenants successively. He is president of the Knights of Pythias band of Pitts burg, and has held this position since Its organization by him a few years age Charles Thomas, the Knights of Pythias band drum major, holds the same po. sltlon for the famous Cathedral band, at tended the Second brigade, National Guard of Pennsylvania. He Is the most striking figure in camp. The guard In front of lusadquai ,ors la3t night was especially viglSant. A sword may not bo as formidable ns a mubket, but when or.e comes straight at you it has an ugly flash. Countersigns wero In use. Colonel Grlpp besides employing nt his own expense a bugler, brought a type writer and manipulator. In this way the orders are being prevared' for the trcs tacklng process. C. W. Genslmore Is the camp bugler. He J bugler also for the Sheridan troop, cavalry, of Tyrone, attached to the Sec ond brigade. A fakir whe sold "official" badges, the samo being unofficial, was run out of camp by a Dunmore borough policeman yesterday afternoon. An Altoona photographer captured a snap shot of tho troops .s they stood in the opening ceremony yesterday, Altoona company, 26, has placed a large banner In their street which tells who and what thev arc. ' Tho hushes in front of brigade head quartrrs wero removed yesterday. iMeals are taken at the restaurant In the park. Joint T. Trlend nagged. Bucyrus, O., Aug. 17.-John T. Friend was arrested here today on information from officials at Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Friend la wanted for defrauding a person out of $2,500. Ho Is also wanted In Toledo and other places. He has served a term In the penitentiary. IHi fe TWO CONVENTIONS OPEN THIS MORNING Hundreds ol C. T. A. U. and I. C. B. U. Delegates In (be City. PROMINENT MEN AMONQ THEM All tho IS'ntlonnl Officers or Itoth Orgnnlzntlons Aro in Attcndnnco. Philadelphia Sends Illg Delega tions to Itoth Conventions, Eiu-h Coming in a Special Train Over tho Jersey Ccntral--i;xocutlvo Com mittees Meet--1, c. 11. V. Recep tion. The Irish Catholic Benevolent union men are all here and ready to begin convention work. Eighty-three accred ited delegates and about twenty visit ors comprlso the representation of tho union present in tho city. The Incoming delegates were met by a committee composed as follows: J. H. Brown, Nicholas Burke, John J. White, Michael Jennings, Michael Burke, John Shaughncssey, of the Father Whelan Young Men, West Scranton; John J. Shea, Michael Smith, of St. Joseph's society of Taylor: Mrs. J. A. Carey, Mrs. John Cummlngs, Miss McNulty, Miss Mary Burke, Miss Brid get aallaghcr. Miss Margaret Kellett, of St. Patrick's, West Side; Mrs. Laffey, Miss Jennie Loughncy, Miss Mary Nee, Miss M. MeGee, Miss Margaret Nallln, of St. Monica's, Minooka. The committee had little to do until 3 o'clock p. m. when the Philadelphia del egation arrived on a special train over the Jersey Central toad. Over 11,000 of tho 14,000 members of the order are clustered In and nbout Philadelphia, consequently the delegation from that place comprised the bulk of the visit ors. The delegates were escorted to the headquarters at the St. Charles and afterwards shown about tho city. PRESIDENT ARRIVED. President Daniel Duffy, of St. Clair, Pa., arrived at 1.15 over the Delaware and Hudson, accompanied by his wife and opened national headquarters in room 32, St. Charles First Vice President John J. Behan, of Kingston, Canada; State Organizer John J. TIerney, of Philadelphia, Miss Kate Garman, of Providence R. I., sec ond vice president, and many other prominent members came on during the afternoon. Last evening the executive committee had its annual meeting at headquar ters. The amendments to the constitu tion which the executive committee was entrusted to frame by the last an nual convention In Wilmington, were gone over in detail and finally approv ed. They will be reported to the con vention today for adoption. Among the principal changes Is the establish ment of a death benefit fund and the nullification of the clause limiting' the oqicers to two consecutive terms. The annual reports of tho various ofllcers were read and approved and given to the secretary for presentation to the convention today. George M. Gibbons, of Philadelphia; Theodore Hass, of RIverton, N. J.; J. F. Fogarty, of Providence, R. I.; O. C. Drlscoll, of Knoxvllle, Tenn., and Miss Anna Moore, of Pittsburg, were ap pointed on the committee on creden tials. M. F. Crane, of Shamokln: Frank Flynn, of Philadelphia; Frank O'Brien, of Camden, N. J.; J. F. Harvey, of Frostburg, Mil,, and Frank Jeandell, of Wilmington, Del., were chosen as an auditing committee. These two com mittees held meetings last night to pre pare for the convention today. RECEPTION LAST NIGHT. A reception was tendered by the local societies to the visiting delegates at the Y. M. I. rooms last night, at which there waa an overflowing at tendance. J. II. Brown, of the Father Whelan Young Men, presided and made brief opening remarks. There were musical selections by Miss Rose Conway, Edward O'Malley, Miss Minnie Moore, William and Edward Murphy (Taylor), 'Charles Graham, William Dorson, Miss Belinda Byron and a quartetto from St. Patrick's church choir. Thomas Larkin and William Gllroy gave recitations and Informal addresses were delivered by Rev. F. P. McNnlly, Michael Donogan, Presi dent Daniel Duffy, Vice President J. J. Behen and John J. Hall, of Philadel phia. Refreshments wero afterward servec? by the lady members of the local so cieties. This morning tho delegates will as semble at 8 o'clock' at the St. Charles and proceed In a body to St. Patrick's church, Jackson street, to attend mass. On their return they will begin the work of the convention In the rooms of John Boyle O'Reilly Council, Y. M. I., Lackawanna avenue. The following will be the order of business: Opening prayer, reading of the president's call, report of commit tee on credentials, appointment of com mittees, executive committee's report, secretary's report, treasurer's report, report of special committee, reading of communications, auditing commit tee, report of committee on constitu tional amendments, consideration of amendments, report of committee on resolutions, nomination and election of ofllcers, selecting a place for next con vention, installation of ofllcers, ad journment. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The report of the commltteo on con stitutional amendments will probab ly not bo reached until late In the afternoon. The election of ofllcers will occur tomorrow afternoon. Should the limitation clause be killed, as tho executive commltteo recommends, the present set of ofllcers will In all llkll hood be re-elected. This Is the second time the I. C. B. U. has held Its national convention in this city, the former occasion being in 1891. This diocese, with Its large Cathollo population, was deemed an inviting field for .the union to work In and accordingly at tho Wilmington convention it was unanimously decided to come here. Another object in com ing here was that the societies of the C. T. A. U. might learn something of the workings of the I, C. B. U, and possibly be induced to affiliate. The I. C. B. U. as explained In tho Tribune, Is an association of Catholic societies formed for tho purpose of broadening the social and beneficial scope of the affiliated societies. Any Catholic society can become a member and still hold Its own distinctive fea tures. It pays a small per capita tax to the union and its only obligation is to acknowledge any member of any other affiliated society as a brother. For Instance If a member of an affil iated Scranton Y. M. I. council should bo taken ill at Chicago, any society there, be it Y. M. I., C. M. B. A., Em erald Young Men, so long as it is affiliated with the union, would bo ob liged to car a for him just as if he was a member of their own society. Whatever sick benefits his Y. M. I. council In Scrnnton would allow him the Chicago society on which he would call would bo obliged to pay him. Theso expenditures would then bo sent aB a bill to tho Y. M. I. in Scranton and the Chicago society thus reim bursed. In case the Y. M. I. failed to mako good .U10 outlay, the Natlonnl I. C. B. U. would have to make it good. SCOPE OF ORDER. Tho organization is not limited to Irishmen or those of Irish descent as its name would lead one to believe. It was originally confined to Irishmen, nnd out of a dislike to changing tho title under which the society nour ished for so many years tho "Irish" Is still retained in tho name. At tho Washington convention two years ago when a motion was made to strike out the misleading word of the title tho opposition was led by a colored dele gate, who had an overwhelming re sped for tradition and tho convention decided to adopt his views nnd retain the old name. DELEGATES TO C. T. A. U. CONVENTION Hundrotls of Thorn Arrived In the Cltv Yesterday. Lost night the local Father Matbew men were in high glee over the pros pects of a much larger attendance at tho convention than was at first ex pected. Delegations came In during tho day unannounced from several points and other delegations exceeded In num ber the representation looked for. All the national ofllcers arrived during the day and everything Is in good shape for tho convention when it opens this morn ing. Rev. Jomcs M. Cleary, of Minneapo lis, Minn., was one of the early anl vals. First Vice President J. Washing ton Logue came during the afternoon and following him came all the other national ofllcers, Second Vice President J. F. Brennan, of New Haven, Conn.; Third Vice President Lcnora M. Lake, of St. Louis; Rev. William McMahon, of Cleveland, treasurer, and Rov. A. r. Doyle, of New York, secretary. The Philadelphia delegation arrived at 7 o'clock on a special train over the Jersey Central road. It numbered one hundred and twenty and included a drill squad from tho Cathedral Pioneers, commanded by Captain Thomas E. Campbell. The party left Philadelphia at 9 o'clock and stopped en route for several houra at Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko. Among the prominent members of the delegation were: Rev. R. F. Hanngan, pastor of the Church of the Assumption; Rev. Charles Mil len, of St. Michael's; Dr. Michael O'Hara, brother of Bishop O'Hara; James E. McLoughlln, Th'omas Rellly, Owen Kelly, prominent workers In tho Archdlocesan union; Rev. William Cur ry, of St. John's; Rev. M. C. Donovan, of St. Paul's; Rev. William Mnsterson, of St. Anthony's; Rev. Walter Goff, of St. Columbus: Deputy Sheriff Thos. P. Murgatroyd, Miss Mary T. Fltzpat rick.Mlss Mary T. McDonald, Miss Mary Suljlvan, Miss Mary Troy, Mrs. A. J. Cooney and Miss Mary McLoughlln. The Philadelphia delegation boasts of representing the largest local union In America 167 societies and 20,000 mem bers. BOSTON DELEGATION, y The Boston delegation which arrived at 3 30, was headed by Rev. Th'omaa Scully, bf Cambrldgcport, president of the Boston union, one of the most wide ly known tomperance workers in tho United States. Edward M. Mulready, secretary of the Boston union, was also In tho party. They numbered 25 in all. Rev. J. F. Winters, of South Nor walk, headed a delegation of ten from the Connecticut Union, of which he Is president. John T. Lee, of Norwich, the first vice-president and James F. Brennan, a former figure at all na tional conventions, were also in the party. The delegates from the Scranton Diocesan societies will not arrive until today. Charles M. Lovern, of Wilkes Barre, president of the Scranton union, was on the ground yesterday to nld the local committee In Its work of re ceiving the delegates and preparing for the convention. A meeting of the board of govern ment was held last night at the Jer myn. It was attended by all the na tional fflcers and the presidents of the diocesan and state unions who had ar rived. No deflnfllte plan of action was mapped out as there Is no particular business to come up before the con vention. It Is expected, however, that something will develop to make the sessions interesting, nearly every local union, as a rule, having some sugges- - to offer. i.ie local ways and means committee held a brief meeting In St. Thomas college hall at 8 o'clock last evening to arrange the final details of the rally at the Lyceum Thursday night. It was decided to place the tickets in the box ofllce In the afternoon and give them out to the first that same after them. The sessions of tho convention llko the rally will bo open to the public. Timothy A. McCoy, grnnd marshal of Thursday night's parade, has made up the following formation of columns and lino of march: GENERAL ORDERS. Societies on their arrival will bo met at tho several stations by aids to tho com manders and escorted to their positions. Division commanders will report promptly to the grand marshal. Societies will march with no less front age than column of fours. Division commanders will ride at tho head of their division with their aids. The command march will bo given piomptly at 7.30 o'clock. Grand Marshal, Timothy McCoy. Chief of staff, Frank McClaln. Aldk to grand marshal. William Qulnn Luko Hearn, M. S. Lavclle, P. F. Walsh. James Murphy, Peter F. McCoy, M. J. O'Toole, Thomas Donohue. Carriages containing officers of tho union and in vited guests. FIRST DIVISION. M. J. O'Malley, commander. Aids to commander, Jumcs Fox, Miles J, McAndrew, William Daniels. Forest band. C. T. A. U. delegates. SECOND DIVISION. Samuel J. Connors, commander. Aids to commander, F. M. Connlff, Thomas Mcllale. P. F. Carroll, P. J. Gil rov, James J. Muhon. Societies north and south of Scranton will form tho Second division with tho Knights of Father Mathcw, of Arch bald, on right of division. THIRD DIVISION. John II, Dovlne, commander. Aids to commander, J. J. Sweeney, John Regan, P. J. Murray. Charles Hasklns, Ed. George, J. E. O'Malley. Societies of Scranton will form the Third division with the St. Aloyslus, of tho South Side, on right of dlvlson. All other societies will bo assigned to their respective positions In Una as niey report to the commanders of their respective divisions. Formation First division will form on Wyoming avenue, right resting on Mul berry. Second division will form on Vine stieet, right resting on Wyoming avenue. Third division will form on Washington urruue, riKui resting on vine street. Lino of march will be as follows: Wyo ming avenue to Spruce street to Frank lin avenue to Lackawanna avenue to Jet ferson avenuo to Linden street to Adams avenue to Linden streot to Washington HEALTHYGROWTH Babies Gain in W?ighf Throfcghotif Sdrnnw. No Touch of Colic When Fed on Lactated Food. Heat Alone Will Not Causes Stomach Ailments. Only Intelligent Feeding Will Prevent Sickness. A Food Best Adapted to. Teething Children. What wouldn't a mother do to insuro for her baby a perfect start In health and In growth? And yet hnw many parents of deli cate, sickly children fall to realize tho mischief to baby's health and develop ment from every attack of cholera, diarrhoea or constipation. Pnby ailments in hot weather are al together too lightly regarded by moth ers. Deadly cholera, Infantum carries oft hosts of children because their par ents confound this scourge of early In fant life with "summer complaint," and are astonished and unprepared for tho rapidity with which that dread disease robs the little one of its strength and life. Thousands af babies have been start ed en their way to long life on th'at best of all Infant diets, lactated food; and physicians have yet to hear of a single lnstanc of cholera Infantum where tho child enjoyed the pdvantnge of an exclusive diet of lactated food. Not only Is lactated food the surest known preventive of all bowel and stomnch disorders, but It Is the ono perfect substitute for healthy, vigorous mother's milk. Its ability to ward off disease Is due to the samo nourishing qualities that make It so perfect a food for frail, sickly children who are evi dently not extracting nutriment enough from their diet. If a child is being weaned this best of all food should certainly be used. Tho closest Investigation has shown that babies are stronger and grow faster, and that fewer fall ill during the sum mer when fed upon lactated food than upon nny other diet. Frail, sickly chil dren get fat and sturdy. Their steady, healthy growth Is due to the complete) nourishment of every part of their small bodies, and the eae with which their digestive organs convert lactated food Into solid flesh and bone, even in the hottest days of summer. Lactated food is, indeed, a triumph! in Infant feeding. The best physicians prescribe It; in telligent mothers recommend It and uso it; and 1ables living on it prove its worth by tlwlr healthy and happy faces. Tho worry and sadness that it keeps away Is alone' sufficient reason for using lactated food; but it is also very economical. Do not let the sun go down before you have ordered some. It may save the baby's life. Mother's milk In summer Is affected by the heat, and Is often dangerous for the Infant. It Is much safer to weom the child and put It upon this reliable food that Is always the same. avenue to Gibson street, countermarch to Mulberry street to Wyoming avenue. Re view at Collego hall and dismiss at Ly ceum theater. Grand marshal's headquarters will bo at College hall. NOTES OF THE CONVENTIONS. Daniel Duffy, president of tho Irlshl Cathollo Ber.eolcnt Union of the United States a.id Carada, Is an example of what thrift and perseverance will do. Presi dent Duffy Is only 43 years old and is a natlvo of Schuylkill county. Ho was cm- DANIEL DUFFY, St. Clair, Pa., President of the Irish Cath ollo Benevolent International Union. nl&ywd In the mines until after attaining nis majority ana men louoweu mercan tile pursuits. He has for some tlrrio h;Ul positions in tho county. Being a member of the union for over twenty-five years and having attended several conventions, ho was elected National president at (he convention at Wilmington, Del., August 20, 1KW. He v. Ill also represent St, Mich ael's society, No. 200, of tho St. Clair imlon. This eocloty is the most prospor ovs one In tho union and has a member--ship bf over 2G0. He has held tho ofllce of president of the society for fifteen years, being re-elected each year without opposition. First Vice President J. Washington Logue, of tho C. T. A. U., is tho best known lay delegate at the convention, and ono of tho best known Catholics in the United StntcB, his prominence In so ciety work having won for him wide spread acquaintance. He is a Philadel phia lawyer. Rev, A. P. Doyle, secretary of the C. T. A. U Is also widely known as man ager of the publications department ot the Catholic Book Exchange, of New York, and editor of the Cathollo World. A kerenado wag tendered the national officers of the C. T. A. VL at the Jermyn last night, the ForeaLnd furnishing tne music. hnJfeWall,4Kdelphla. Is tha peBHkllilBL, having been a iHIIIIMiIIIIVlJ7l. Philadelphia. Is CatnolV) Bene- VOIl 'f l'vR V
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