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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
SANDY HOOKS DYNAMITE BATTERY.

could get near enough to attack an en-
envy. To approach an alert ship Of war
close enough to use the dynamite gun
the Vesuvius or the Buffalo must steam
for several miles under fire, for the
ordinary powder guns of any warships
will throw shot at least three or four
miles, and the big guns will carry
seven miles with fair accuracy. The
dynamite throwers must rush at the
enemy under q storm OF shot, there
fore, and this, at the rate OF speed OF
either these ships, would mean thai
they would be exposed to it for fifteen
minutes at the least before they could
reply. But IF they survive this fire
and drop one projectile within fifty
yards of the greatest battleship afioat,
the result will be the enemy's annihil-
alton. No craft can Withstand the
shock Of an explosion of the amount
of gelatine or nitro-glycerine which
their projectiles can carry.
It is somewhat misleading to speak
of dynamite guns when referring to
the dynamite battery on Sandy Hook.
What they are really is torpedo tubes
that discharge aerial torpedoes instead
Of the submarine variety. The tubes
are mounted like cannon, and to an
extent look like them; but, exactly
speaking, they are torpedo tubes, and
nothing else. Like the submarine tor
pedo, they are of use only at close
range, or what is considered close
range in these days of high power steel
cannon which throw shot ten miles.
The dynamite battery has an extreme
range of only 1900 yards, little over
two miles.
The accuracy of fire of the dynamite
battery is great. This is due to tht
absolute evenness of the propelline
force. Compressed air projects the
torpedo. The best of powder varies
in pressure, while compressed air il
exact. The full calibre projectilt
(called full calibre in distinction from
the smaller projectiles. which are made
to fit the tube by means of fingers
weighs 1000 pounds, 800 pounds OF !
being explosive gelatine. either nitro
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
velvet and broad couteau feather set
in tho velvet diagonally. It is . beau
tiful type of the hat that Is 30 ex-
tremely popular this season.
Graduation Gowns.

The regulation graduation gown
boasts just a little refreshing air OF
originality this season. Perhaps 1t is
the variety in materials used that gives
this impression, for the couturieres all
seem Impressed with the Importance
of keeping graduation gowns exceed
ingly simple. !.
The chief charm of these gowns is
the exquisite needlework, that is SIM
pIy marvellous on close examination.
At one OF the shops was shown large
square yoke of tiny tucks and hand
embroidery done with sheer null:
There were yards of hand-embroidered
frills to match-aH of it the work OF q
devoted old aunt who had been work
ing on her niece's graduation gown for
years.
Most OF the models shown are too
fluffy in effect. Organdie was the ma
terial most favored, but mousseline de
sole. chiffon, yelling, tulle and num-
Der of gauzy materials were In evil
dence.
Two or three of the gowns were
made OF silk poplin, and they were
fashioned more on the clinging lines
than were the others. Simplicity was
their most striking characteristics,
too; but it was sort OF classic sim
plicity.
AsiMarguerite gown" was exquisite
" dainty. TWAS made of white chit
,, fon over Transparency OF white
taffeta. The skirt was composed Of
seven frills Of chiffon, briar stitched
around the hens with white silk.
Marguerites were embroidered II
an irregular, artistic pattern over the
| ribbon. The sleeves were slightly
draped and were mounted by short
| fuli puffs OF the chiffon. The lowel
edge Of the puff was held with bant
| Of the embroidered ribbon. Gradu
ating gowns made entirely Of accord
ion plated sheer materials are con
sidered by . great many young womel
the simplest and most tasteful gown
to be had.
With their soft long sashes and rib
bon bows they certainly boast . iuve
nile air that is bewitching, and the
adapt themselves to all sorts Of figures
They soften the lines Of angnla
figures and, strange TO say, the rount
ness OF the roly poly girl Is lost
| this fiuffiness Of her gown.
| Many girl graduates moline towar
ruflea. and for these there is q
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
DYNAMITE CRUISER vEsUvIUs.

glycerine or guncotton, and it is fired
with an air pressure of 1000 pounds
to the square inch. This pressure is
exerted SO evenly and gradually that
the explosive is not shocked into pre-
mature defamation, and it is so steady
that the unwieIdy torpedo or projec-
tile hits with remarkable accuracy.
The enormous charge would wreck the
hull of any battleship afoat. even il it
did not strike the ship directly, but
exploded anywhere within fifty feet Of
it under water.
There are two dynamite batteries ct
forts in this country. One is in Fort
Scott in San Francisco Harbor and the
other is in Fort Hancock, on Sandy
Hook. The Fort Scott battery con-
sists of three fifteen Inch aud the Fort
Hancock battery has two fifteen-inch
and one eight-inch tube or gun. The
torpedo boat vesuvius has ffteen-inch
| guns.
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use their dynamite guns properly the
ship against which they operate is
doomed. No armor, no strength OF
construction, no bulkheads can save
the warship that is struck by the tre-
mendous charge OF nitro glycerine or
explosive gelatine with which the aerial
torpedo is loaded.
The Nicthercx, originally was
merchant vessel owned by the Nor
gan line, and hc( name when she
was in a peaceful occupation, was Ell
Gid. She was bought by the Govern
ment of Brazil in the time of the last
revolution there, and was to be used
against the insurgents, who had
seized the navy and were bombarding
tho forts in the harbor of Rio de
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Janeiro. She was refitted pretty thor
oughIy as O cruiser, and her coal
bunkers were so arranged that they
protect the machinery and the parts
necessary to operate the gun. The
latter is mounted in the bow, and
projects through an opening in the
spar deck, giving it a clear range for
ward and permitting free motion on
each side, so that it con be trained
either to port or starboard. The air
reservoirs of the gun are In the lower
hold, on the starboard side, directly
under the gun, and central air-pipe
leads up through the foundations
on which tho carriage of the gun
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
TERRIBLE DYNAMITE
CRUISERS AND BATTERIES.
WE OWN TWO SHIPS UNLIKE THOSE OF ANY
OTHER NAVY.
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is different. Against this objection
the gun offers these advantages over
the submarine torpedo: It has
greater range, is almost absolutely
accurate, and the projectiles cannot
be stopped in its course by torpedo
nets or exploded by rapid fire guns,
as it is too swift in its fight.
The aerial torpedo which is thrown
from the dynamite guns on these two
ships is shaped like the head of o
rocket and is about ten feet long.
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FIFrEEN-INoH FULL CALIBRE DYNAMITE
PROJECTILE.

Spiral vanes guide its flight and the
explosive charge, consisting of from
200 to 500 pounds of nitro-glycerine,
is in the head and middle of the pro-
jectile. When loaded the entire af-
fair weighs 1000 pounds. 1t can be
set to explode either on impact or by
time fuse. A range Of 1000 yards
with entire accuracy is attainable.
As said before, the question is
whether ship carrying these guns
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skirt ell ruffied from hip TO floor.
These rufies are the only trimming
the skirt boasts. They can be Of lace
or organdie or any other thin material.
The graduation dress is generally
to be worn for the girls livery best"
all summer. After graduation it il
made gay with ribbons and is often
worn over q colored slip Of taffeta.
Philippines Cloth.
The world Of fashion is under obli.
cations to these Philippine Islanders
for that most beautiful of all textiles,
the silky cloth known as pineapple,
pinas, or Philippines cloth. It is
made from the soft but strong fine
hairs of the pineapple plant, whose
collection, treatment and spinning de-
mand world of labor. It is woven
upon hand looms, excepting in one or
two OF the smaller cities, where Eu-
ropean looms are employed. Tho
cloth has all the brilliancy and luster
of silk, but is little stronger and
more rigid. It is woven with rather
ON open thread, SO that it affords ven
tilstion to the body Of the wearer, and
in this manner makes one of the cool
est garments for summer wear which
is known.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
riety q green case Of rather bright
hue is the one which will beet suit
the greatest number Of gowns.


This lovely dress is to be worn at
garden. party--one Of the FIRST outdoor
affairs OF the season. Il is IN the
form Of q polonaiso and is OF palo
heliotrope crepon, trimmed with mar
row bands of cream satin. The yoke
and collar are tucked satin.
The skirt is a beautiful one OF liesn
cream satin. Over the satin Is laid
heavy embroidery in deeper shade OF
cream. The flowers In the design
stand out as though thrown thero aud
the flowers on the skirt look as iiis.
like as the lovely silk rosebuds Of
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

A Kansas genius introduced bill
in the legislature against snoring in
sleeping cars, hotels, churches and
other places where the practice is
more OF less annoying,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
'Card Case TO MATCH Gown.

Card Case to Match Gown.
70 keep pace with fashion one must
own card case to match each gown.
These cases come of leather in all of
the fashionable dyes. If woman
cannot afford the luxury OF such va
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
CHAPTER VI.

sHear that--look there,
One OF two men bound villagewardss
uttered the words in a startled, excited
gasp, just as the unfortunate man who
had been Edna Deane's companion and
guide gave expression to his cry for aid.
They had Just passed the somber-
faced man and his girlish companion
struggling thro igh the snow. and, sup
posing they werci bent down the river
shore instead OF across the unsafe
bridge, had passed on without uttering
a warning.
a clump OF trees, that. wild cry had
reached the ears OF the younger OF the
twain.
~Helpi help
Locking quickly back and down the
stream, he caught glimase OF form
struggling In the Wild waters OF tue
toucut
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
Type Of millinery.

A Popular Type Of Millinery.
This is Q hat for young girl, and
it is the latest CONNECTION from the es-
tablishment Of o famous New York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
LAKE PROVIDENCE EAST CARROLL PARISH, La, SATURDAY,

Was that light shining near-grate-
fully near? She tried to cry out, but
her utterance seemed choked and hoi-
low, and it's faint echo died in her own
throat.
Surely, there was a house before her!
Ian open shed, toor beneath which the
horse stood painting, but safe from the
storm. :.
II she would only drag herself theres
But 1t was not to be. Exhausted no
Dttre could endure no more.
She closed her eyes with moan OF
utter WEAKNESS and despair. Again
her senses glided into that fatal dream
land of unreality. The snow seemed
destined to finish dark nights work
by burying Edna Deane and the mys-
terry OF her fair young life beneath It's
mantle alike.
Ghostly fell the snow!
Fiercer rose the wild winds, more
weird became the clogged, misshapen
landscape; darker grew the night. The
dainty form was outlined, first in royal
robe Of ermine, then little mound
showed, then greater one. and then
only q bleak, level expanse-the wan
derer completely obliterated, as Ii q
part Of the great spreading meadow it
self.
Al <xlostlx, Foil fha nnowi
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-27
NofE 1HE OCCASIONS:

General Conference of Methodist
Church South, Baltimore, Md. =,
May 10 IS, 1898. ss..+-
For the above occasion the Santa
Fe will sell excursion tickets TO Bal
timore, nd, at a rate of one fare for
the round trip plus two dollars, sell
ing via Purcell Wichita and St.aLouis
Date of sale May and 2, 1885,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-27

Following are prices paid on
our streets for country produce.
These prices are changed with
The market daily, and can be
relied upon as being strictly
correct. >f-~'Ff
TODAY's MARKET.
Grain ~ c..t4 4@tta
Wheat. 9Oc hu.
Oats, sacked, 22csbu.
| Oats, bulk zoo bu.
Corn, sheued, 3sc bu.
Corn, In shuck, 95c bp
Hay--r
Hay, $500 per ton.
Other Produce
Potatoes, Irish, California, s5c bu.s
Potatoes. sweet. 90 and 75c bu.
Butter, fresh country, 15c.
Eggs, Ito &c dog. sf@
Chickens
Hens, fat, $500 doz.
Large fry, S1.5o to S1.75 doz.
Small fry, s1.25 doz.
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w. t. GARDNER, nj. ID.
once over Coleman q Lynn's
Drug Store, Residence North Csduo
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II. A. WALKER. III. A. BAsHAA
WALKER s. BASHAM,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAw.
WIN practice In all courts. Conn
mercial litigation q speciality.
Once IN Herbert &'IeHis building,
over III. A Kembel a. Co. sslA4l' a.
sArdmore, Ind. Ter.
DIR. A. f. MANHART,
g. The Up-to-Date Dentist.
Does all kinds or rfrst class and latest
4t limpEDEedDehtistry - = 2
Crown and Bridge Work n speciality.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
once up stairs over the City Drug
Store. 80 -ARDMoRK. /. T. ;
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aMRalRAMcE MnricR-

The Pennsylvania Fire Insu-
rance Co, having been trans
faRred from Cornelius IL Bruce
to- the undersigned. we ask chat
the. patrons of this company
who desire to have endorse
ments or changes made on their
policies notify US. In our, big
fire this company paid over
$11. 600 losses promptly ami
satisfactorily Gnd i've trust all
patrons will still remain with
this grand old, company,
17-tf D. REDFIELD & Son.
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JOSEPH =. MULLEN,

JOSEPH p. MULLEN,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT Law
Criminal Law N Speciality.
General law practice In the courts
of Indian Territory, u. .. supreme
court, Washington court of claims !
court OF appeals, Eighth Judicial dis
tr5cti r. executive department. Wash
ington.
once, West Main street, near old
court house,1s tp
ARDMoRE, /. T.
JOHN F. EASLEY,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
r.4.ts~ ..f FN GN.aG
Prompt attention given 10 all work
entrusted to me.
: OfBcm' nc the Ardmoreite,
lARDMoRE, 1. T.
A. EDDLEMAN. NIL CRAWFORD. in
MERRILL JOHHsoH,
Formerly. OF Paris. F@K.
EDDLEMAN, JOHNSON
sft S. RAWFORD,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
ONCE in Herbert s. Lewis building
Ardmore, /. It.
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General Passenger Agent.

den0ral passenger agent
American Baptist Educational Socie-
ty, May 81 Southern Convention,
May to II; Woman's Missionary
Union, May to 10.
For the above occasion the Santa
Fe will sell excursion tickets to Nor
doIk, Va, and return at rate of one
first class limited fare, Tickets sold
via either Memphis, New Orleans or
st. Louis. Date of sale May 2 or 3,
1898. Tickets limited for re-
turn 15 days from date of
sale. An arrangement has been
made whereby il tickets are deposit
ed with the agent of theterminal line
at Norfolk on or before May 16 an
addition 15 days limit can be secured.
~-.-...4,sE A. LUCAS Agent.
Grand Lodge K. of P. Indian Terri
tory, Pauls Valley, /. T., May Sd
and 4th, 1895. ..r 14
For the above occasion a rate of
one and one-third fare for the round
trip will be made on the certificate
plan.
Grand Lodge Sons of Hermann, Fort
Worth, Texas. April 3Oth to May
9Th, 1898. t
For the above occasion the Santa
Fe will sell excursion tickets to Fort
Worth and return at rate of one fare
for the round. trip. Dates of sale.
April 29th and 30th, 1898. Limit NIL
tickets until May 7th for return.
Encampment.G Grand Army of the Re-
public, South MeAlester, May s.
For the above occasion R rate of
one and one third fares on the GER
tificate plan is authorized.
State Druggist and Pharmaceutical
Association San Antonio, TsK.
i May II, 1898.
For the above occasion n rate OF
tihcate plan iS authorised. r 80
Presbyterian GeneralAssembly, New
Orleans, La, May 10 to 81, 1898.
For the above occasion the Santa
lie will sell excursion tickets TO New
Orleans and return, at @ rate OF one
fare for the round trip. Dates OF
sale May IA, IS, and 10, 1898. Return
limit June A. 1S9S.- as.@r~.s
Meeting Mexican Veteran Associa-
ton, Temple, Tex, May 20, 1898,
For the above occasion a rate Oh
one fare for the round trip to Tenn
"A pie will be made. Date OF sale .Mmy
10 and 20. 1898. Return limit May 23,
1898.
Annual Meeting Benevolent and Pro.
! teotive Order of Elks, New Or.
leans, La, May 10 tolls, 1898. J.
For the above occasion the SRnta
Fe will sell excursion tickets TO- New
Orleans and return at a rate OF one
fare. for the round trip. Dates oi
sale May 8 and q, 1888. ~ Limited f0l
return until MAY 20, 1898. ~ -~.s
State Medical Association, Houston
Texas, April 26th, to 20th. 1885,,
For the above occasion the SAINTS
Fe will sell excursion tickets tS
Houston, Texas and return nc rate
OF one and ,one-third fares for tht
round trip. Date of sAle4ApFn 26Gt
and 26th, 1898. Limit for return mo-
later than 6s65 ID. m. April 30th, 1888
t...- A. Lucas, Agent.
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khwARDD o Will BE GIVEN.

Lost, "a black mare. IA l-2
hands high, 4 or 5 years old. no
brands. shod in front. long
name and tail. smooth build
and a splendid saddle animal.
Liberal reward will be given
for her return to Bud Conlee at
Spragins & Co. or Bart Smith
on the old Mclean farm on
Caddo. b t.as ~ 21-d&w-tf
Rich, Red and Pure Blood can be
had By using DR.; Simmons sarsa, .sSo
and 80 full doses for an adult.
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G. A. R. Reunion, Shawnee, o. T.,
May II to 20, 1898.
For this occasion the Santa Fe
will sell tickets to Shawnee and re-
turn at rate of one fare for the
round trip. Sell May Is to 20, inclu-
sive. Limit May q, 1898.
Travellers Protective Association,
State Convention, Galveston.
Tickets on sale April 21 and p,
limited to return April %.
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stationed one company of Light Ar
tillery and one company of Heavy
Artillery at Galveston, for the pro-
te stion of this port. Exhibition
ment reservation in the west end.
This is an added attraction for Gal
weston; others are too we'll known
to be enumerated. Call on Santa Fe
agents for further information.
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Don't annoy others by your cough
ing, and risk your life by neglecting
q cold One Minute Cough Cure
cures coughs, colds, Group, grippe
and all throat and lung troubles
City Drug Store.
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You who want typewriter letter
heads can and something at this of
lice that will surely please you. Onlv
the best paper used.
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State Saengerfest, Galveston.
Tickets on sale April "A and IS
limited to return April 27.
Evening star., 1898-07-25
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

Sumner Schedule. in effect July i3, 1905
steam ers Wakefield and T. V. Arrowsmith
and saturdays for river landings to Colonial
Beach. WIeOmlcO river, Ccltons Nomini Creek:
retETning. arrive at Washington Tuesdays and
SundGys about 4 pm On ednesdays a M
fOr the above landings, including st. Clement
Bay; returning arrive at Washington Thursdays
l. V Arrowsmith, Mordsys ard Wednesdays. 2
pm fer Colonial Beach, COlton's, LeonardtoyyIl
Alels. Piney Point, ST Georges Island. Smith
Greek, Coan and YtcconicC Rivers. SATURDAYS q
n, foc Riverside. Colonial Beach CoIton g Piney
PCiut, Smith Creek. Ccan and YeOcutniro Rivers:
arrives at Washington Sundays about 10 pm.
+yl2-tf Z. " RIDLEY. General Manager.
Z. ). KANDALL's POTOMAC RIVER LINE,
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River
View whacf sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays at
and all wharyes as far Gown Lower Maehodoc.
Returning Mondays 6nd Wednesdays at d. m
and On Fridays about $50 pm.
UNTTED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. To GLYMoNT Md
and intermediate landings.
The new Steamer ESTELLE r RANDALL. daily
except Sunday $50 a N. Return Ig about 10 m
Passenger accommodations GIst-class. Freight
received until the hour of sailing.
E s. RANDALL.
Proprietor and Manager
GEO o. CARPINTER General Agent wasbfnoro,
TM. n REARpoN, Agent. Alexandria je1e.20tf
THE WEEMs STEAMBOAT Co
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
SCtan1er Schedule In effect June g. 1903.
STEAMERS POTOMAC AND SUE
Steamer POTOMAC leaves Washington every
Thursday ct n. and Steamer SUE every Mon.
day AZ pm. fer Baltimore and River landings
Al river freight must be prepaid.
OFFICE. 9iG PA. AVE.
STEPHENSON & BRO. Agents
rsr2T Telephone 745. 7th st. wharf.
Evening star., 1898-07-25
CALL FOR A CONFERENCE.
Civic Federation Discussion of Our
Foreign Policy

The Civic Federation of Chicago last
night gave out call for a national con-
ference, to be held at Saratoga Springs. N
Y, August 10 and 20 to discuss the future
foreign policy of the United States The
call is signed by over 1000 representative
men from every state in the Union. The
cali says:
THE undersigned deem It desirable that
national conference be convened at an
early date 20 consider the future foreign
policy of the United States The war with
Spain gives promise of the overthrow OF
Spanish power In Cuba, Porto Rico, the
Philippines and the other of the country's
colonial possessions. The question of what
disposition the United States should make
of these possessions when peace is reached
Is none too soon in engaging the thought
Of our people. This question impresses us
as being one of the most serious the Amer
lean people have had to consider. 1t is a
new question and one upon which hereto
fore very little thought has been given by
the great majority Of the people Whether
the foreign policy of the fathers should
be adhered to or departed from is enough
TO challenge the most serious consideration
OF our ableSt and most tEoughtf i men.
In our opinion this conference should be
composed OF men from all parts Of the
country, without regard to party affilia-
tiobs and irrespective of whether u.ey are
for or against a policy of territorial ex-
pansion, and men whose ability, position
ana character entitle their opiniuns 20 The
respectful consideration of the people"
The circular letter sent out by Chairman
Henry Wade Rogers and Secretary Ralph
NJ. Easley, asking for signatures, stated
that neither the genesis nor conduct of the
war would be discussed nor any political
cast be given the proceedings, the object
being entirely educational. The responses
were prompt and enthusiastic. The sign
ers consist of governors, mayors, presi-
dents Of boards of trade, presidents OF col
leges. lawyers, presidents of banks, labor
leaders, leading clergymen and manufac-
turers. While only individual names were
asked for, great many organizations au-
thcrized their presidents tn sign o.hcially
Among the signatures are thUse of samuel
Gompers, president American Federation
of Labor Rev. Wallace Radcliffe sIuS Rev.
s. H. Greene, all of Washington: Julius
Dreber, president Of Roanoke College,, Sa-
lem, Ca. and Gov Atkinson CT West Nir-
ginia-
A committee on arrangements, consisting
of representative men in different parts of
the country and representing DIFF ..cnt
phases of the questions to be discussed,
Will be announced in a few days