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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
HIS WrFEs DEATH LEADS TO SUICIDE

Frank e. Lynn. thirty years old, a locomotive
engineer committed suicide al his home. No. S2i
Flfty-oighth-st.. yesterday afternoon by swallowing
carbolic acid His wife died two weeks ago, and
since then Lynn had acted strangely. He gave up
his work, and stayed in the house, eating little.
The only other member OF the family a three
year-old daughter. She was playing In the dining
yesterday afternoon when she heard her
"a Their grooming in the adjoining room. She ran in,
and seeing him unconscious to the family down
stairs, crying Papa is dying!" Ambulance Sur
geon Only called from the Norwegian Hos
ptal but Lynn dead when he arrived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
A TROLLEY FRANCHISE GRANTED.

Fresport Long Island, Feb. 3.-The Nassau Belt
Line Company obtained conditional franchise from
the Board of Trustees last night build trolley
road through this village The road must be I'm
ished within one year after the franchise signed
the agreement is 10 continue for ninetynine years
All the trustees voted In favor OF the franchise
except Hayhor n smith who favored another com
pany. which asked for similar privileges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS DISCHARGED

Six electrical inspectors who were stationed at
the Bridge to examine the electrical apparatus of
the each morning and assist the motorized In
case Of difficulty, have been discharged by ". T:
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company The men
received 81 80 a day Mr.. Goundie said yesterday
that the motormen familiar enough with the
electrical apparatus and no longer need the aid Of
artC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
NASSAU WANTS TO BE ExEMPT.

Mineoa, Long Island, Feb. S.-When the Good
Roads Convention meets next week at Albany the
Board of Supervisors of Nassau County and the
County Engineer will attend the meeting and will
oppose tho State Roads BILL providing for State aid
in the construction OF good roads. unless the
county of Nassau is exempted.
There at present over two hundred miles OF
good roads In Nassau, and the county Is not dis
posed to help to defray the expenses OF good roads
In other parts of the State. contending that they
sought outside assistance in constructing
hair ryyn Dis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
ANTI-HoRToN LAW MEETING.

A meeting OF the clergymen OF Brooklyn who are
interested in the repeal of the Horton law will be
held tomorrow afternoon at 1.S9 O'clock in Asso-
citation Hall. A committee will be named to go to
Albany Wednesday. when there will be a hear
ing on the bill. T. De Quincy Tully, who is In
charge Of the movement in Brooklyn for the repeal
OF the law, stated yesterday that the petition had
been signed by every clergyman in Brooklyn and
that number OF congregations had voted 10 sup
port the repeal or the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
AN HONOR FOR LIEUTENANT BEAL.

ELECTED TO COMMAND THE FIRST DIV1-
SION. SECOND NAVAL BATTALION.
The I'd Battalion of the Naval Militia IS strongly
in hopes that the bill appropriating 100000 to build
II an armory will be passed at Albany this session.
It's effectiveness is naturally hampered at present;
with an adequate. well equipped home 1t could be
brought to better state of usefulness. The Span
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
Sterlings

have achieved during their 40 years be-
tore the public. insures those unac-
quainted with the different qualities of
Pianos that they can purchase this Old
and Reliable make, with the assurance
that they are getting Full Value for every
dollar expended.
Q2T.0OO Sterling instruments have
been made and sold in the past 40 years.l
We have other qualities that are less in
price but OF Sterling Value, and guar
anteed by us, for we make them and
know that they will last lifetime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
Dr.rH OF MRS. JOHN PoLHENUS.

Flushing. Long Island Feb. Mrs. Polhemus,
widow of John POlhemus the printer. died yestsr-
day from apoplexy at her home. No. 10 Madison-
ave after an illness OF a week. Mrs. Polhemus
was fortv-eight years old. She the daughter
of Edward Crisp. OF Plainwen. Mich She was twice
married. her first husband being George E Need
ham OF Chicago She became the wife OF Me
Polhemus in 1892. She leaves three sons. AHs IT,
neral will be held tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
HIGH SCHOOL PRLNCLP4L RESLGNS.

Huntington, Long Island, Feb. S-Jared Barhite
principal Of the High School at this place yester-
day sent his resignation the Board of Education
The only he Will give his resignation is
that he cannot act with honor 10 himself and the
advancement of the school under certain conditions
which exist at present His resignation will take
effect a the end of the school wear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
1.-THE DRUNKENNESS OF GREED"

new praise service will be rendered tonight at
the Lee Avenue Congregational Church. Lee-ave.
and Hooper-st.. by the quartet and chorus choir.
The Rev Sidney Herbert Cox will speak on The
Drunkenness of Greed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Michael j. Dady left yesterday noon for Havana
on the Atlantic Transport Line for the purpose OF
meeting the City Council OF Havana and arranging
for hearing before Governor-General Leonard
Mr. pady was accompanied by his counsel cx-Sen-
ator PageT. - 80 ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
TESTIMONY IN A WILL CONTEST.
NEPHEW ACCUSED OF HYPNoT1zTNG HIS A1r>-r
AND GIVING HER SMALL. WHITE PILL.

Jamaica, Long Island. Feb. 3.-AnOther hearing
was held yesterday in the Queens County Surro-
gates Court in the contested will case of Hannah
Foster, VINO left $4,000 estate to nephew
Thomas Foster. who lived with her for several
years preceding her death. The will is contested
by Jacob Foster, nephew, and by Ellen and
Emma Foster and Ida Martin, nieces who were
not mentioned in the will.
Ellen and Emma Foster, in their testimony YES
terday, asserted that Thomas refused TO give his
aunt the prescription left BY the doctor. but in
stead gave her small white pill. which. they
alleged, seemed to daZe her, and her eyes became
CLASSY looking They said that she steadily grew
weaker and that she at times cried out that
Thomas had made her sign paper taking all her
property from her- The contestants also say
they believe That their aunt hypnotzed by
Thomas. A further hearing will be held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
PASTORS RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.

The resignation OF the Rev. William +. Needham
pastor has been accepted by the trustees of the
Calvary Baptist Church, to take effect May !.
when Mr.. Needham will enter into evangellstc
work. A resolution has been adopted changing the
name OF the church to the Sumner Avenue Baptist
Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
App4RgSTLY THE CASE.

From The Chicago Tribune 80
Iroulgept Mother-You mustn't be too halI ~ III
rahnrv on account OF his careless dressihs. hs6r
get over IL "a he grows older ~ - OA-'
Fastidious Father inspecting hirll-fes, ne NOW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

At the Pierrepont Assembly Rooms on Thursday
The third of the Thursday evening dances was
given The fourth of the dances will be held on the
first Thursday after Easter, April 49, The patron
esses are Mrs. j. B. Taylor Mrs W B Mabie
Mrs Otto Heinicke. Mrs. Henry Blatchford Mrs
II. Hutton. 1900 ~ -9' -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mrs Edward Tasker Howard. Of No 143 Willow
st, has issued cards for Tuesdays in February;
Mrs. George Hartley Fletcher, of No. PA Lincoln
Place for Fridays, and Mrs Edward w Mascord
and Miss Mascord, of No SO Montag guest for Tues
days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
JACOB WORTH TO GO TO ARKANSAS.

Ex-County Clerk Jacob Worth will leave to-mor-
for Hot Springs. Ark. where he will remain
until May. Mr.. Worth has not been in good health
recently, and the change OF climate, Il Is thought
will improve him. Mr.. Worth spent year at Carts
bad. Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs Charles C. Street and Miss Street.
Of Gates-a~e, sailed last Tuesday for Bermuda
ON their %ay home they will visit a number of
places in Florida Charles @. Street tr returned
last week from business trip through the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

colonel OF the I'D regiment Colonel Partridge VIM
has been with his father during his illness, al
yesterday for Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mrs. Marvin Thomas Lyon, of No. S57 Prospect
Place. has issued cards for two receptions 6r
Thursday and Friday afternoons of this week, from
until o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

dance was given Friday night by Miss
Louise Brown at her home, No. $50 Union-st The
house decorated with masses of smilax inter-
twined with pink ribbon. The receiving party IN
cIuded Mrs. Joseph Beers Brown Mrs william
Seward Brown. Mrs. Francis Walter Coler Mrs. J..
William Iiaviland, jr., Mrs: West Pollock Mrs.
William Henry Sanford. Miss Grace Ellis Miss
Ethel Baker Miss May Hueston Miss Florence
Hutchinson and Miss Elsie Mckee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Miss Marie Beaumont Weber, of No. 1863 Carlton
ave, has issued cards for a tea on Wednesday,
from until 10 o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

About threescore of the members of the local
Borough Board of Education will give dinner for
Henry W. Maxwell. the chairman of the Finance
Committee. on Saturday February II, at the Brook
lyn Club, the Heights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Miss Agnes Cowperthwait and Miss Eleanor
Cowperthwait. Of No. 40 1inden-ave, Flatbush
gave a tea yesterday for their guest, Miss Kennard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Miss Florence Hicks, of No. 6S5 Putman-ave.
gave euchre party on Wednesday. The first prize
by Miss Laura Prince and among the
other lucky players were Miss Metcalf and Miss
Meiukpn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

sister OF the bride The gift Of the groom was
The nshers were Ralph Raymond, Or. James Tay-
West Of p; sr hooper Jaa nst sn Was WheS
Daniel ,Trsdweii. the brides cousin: The bride
n 4 The couple will make their home at No "A
Sterling Place.
The annual dance of the Manual Training High
School Association was held on Wednesday night
in the Pouch Mansion. The ballroom was dec
Grated with palms. supper was served after the
dancing. The patronesses were Mrs. Charles D.
Larkin wife of Principal Larkn; Mrs. Alfred I;
Mackay MIS- Clarence Vail Mrs r l. Shinn and
Mrs f. 9 Vanderpooi The officers OF the L asso-
dents Reuben Wilson and Charles D. Allen tr;;
Ness -
Clarence w. seamans and family, of Pacihc-st.
started on Tuesday on their annual trip through
Florida and the South.
Lewis L. Cantor. whose engagement to Miss Lila
D. Colby. was recently announced sailed on Tues
day for Havana where he will engage in business.
Mr.. Cantor is a graduate of Poly, 81.
The High School Chapter of the Neghborhood
Association made up OF the alumni of Pratt Insti
tute held Informal dance at the insttutien last
ment OF Greenpoint.
Miss Sarah Crandall wiltse, daughter of the late
Commodore Gilbert Crandall Wiltse, U. S. N, will
he married to f. KTaus. Of Manhattan. on Tuesday
evening, February 20 at st Thomass Churcn In
t1tth-aNe- ana f11ty-thlru-St, ldnlattdh
To promote sociability among the men of his con-
gregation the Rev. James H. Darlington, rector of
Christ Church. in Bedford-ave.. will give sub
scription dinner at the Hanover Club tomorrow
night. Among the speakers will be the Rev War
rem C. Hubbard, rector OF Trinity Church, Roch-
ester: President Almon F. Gunnison. OF st. Law
renee University. ex-Mayor Frederick ". Wurster,
who will represent the Hanover Club In the absence
Powell a member of Christ Church and also OF the
Iaap There singing 3.
Henry Holland and Harry I. Storms. One hundred
will he IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
BROOKLYN MILITARY NOTES.

Colonel Austen OF the 18th Regiment has relieved
Lieutenants Fahnestock and Lynch from duty with
Company I and has detailed them temporarily to
duty battalion quartermasters. This step was
taken to allay the dissatisfaction which has ex-
listed In the company for some time. Lieutenant
T. r. Fleming. battalion adjutant. has been as
signed TO command the company, and this step has
proved satisfactory to the members. who have
Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant George Curtis,
popular member OF the regiment. has been de.
tailed by Colonel Austen TO act as hrst sergeant
OF Company I. Sergeant Frederick Becker. OF COM
pany G. has been appointed assistant Inspector OF
small arms practice the staff OF Colonel Austen
He will rank first lieutenant. Lieutenants w D.
Harrington, Of Company II, and David Nj. Dem
Arrest Of Company b. who were recently elected
have passed the Brigade Examining Board. as has
also Chaplain W. C. p. Rhodes. who was recently
appointed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mrs James stranahan Burke. OF No 275 UInion-st
has issued cards for February a. from until
d. m. - --OAAA N-ANii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Henry W Maxwell, A. NJ White and Arthur r.
Lyman, Of Brooklyn. expect TO leave on March 2
tGr a Irip 70 the Holy Land. On their way home
they VIII visit the principal cities of the Continent
ana return 10 New-York in the early fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The High School Chapter of the Neghborhood
Association. made up Of the alumni of Pratt Insti
tute held an informal dance at the institution last
Friday night for the benefit of the Astral Settle
ment OF Greenpont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Miss Sarah Crandal Wiltse daughter of the late
Commodore Gilbert Crandall Wtse, U. S. N, will
he married to f. Kraus of Manhattan. on Tuesday
evening, February 20, at st. Thomass Church. in
Fifth-aVe. and Fifty-thrd-st Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mrs. Leonard Moody and Miss Moody, of Seventh
ave, returned recently from a two weeks stay at
Lakewood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Among the Brooklyn people at the st
Charles Hotel in New-Orleans. last week were
Mr. and Mrs Fred {. Cocheu Mr.. and Mrs. w H
Fellow and Clark Wilcox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04
We Have Three
Piano Factories

each making distinct styles and qualities
of UPRIGHT and GRAND pianos.
WITH A COMBINED PRODUC-
TON OF 5000 ANNUALLY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Ex-Mayor Charles A. schieren and Mrs. sch,eren
February IL staluhs on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The nineteenth annual reception of the Non-Com-
missioned Officers Association of the 18th Regi-
ment N G. N Y will be held on Wednesday night
February p. There will be concert by the regi-
ments band and dance Refreshments will be
served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Major Case. OF the 2Sd Regiment, who is in COM
mand pending the choice OF successor to Colonel
Smith. retired has ordered review OF the regi-
ment before Major General Roe for Saturday even
ing February TO- at the armory Battalion drills
in the regiment have been ordered as follows: Com
panies F and G., February 6. is and 20 and March
2; Companies D. Il and l. February g. IS, rs and
March 5; Companies A and X, February 15- q and
March 1 and Z; Companies B. c and Fl. February
IA 10, Is and March g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Allison Bryan. and niece OF Warren c. Tredven
Deputy Register Of Kings County was married ~
Russell Wells Whitlatch. OF Mrs J. w Wbit
latch Wednesday evening the home ~ Mr.
Ired"el, No a Sterling Place. by the Rev George
r. Breed, rector OF st. Johns Church The hrse,s
gown was Of white satin. trimmed with ducbessa
lace, and she white tullc veil ami oar,aa6
bouquet OF white orchids and lilies of the vaiIev
ihe maid OF honor was Miss Helen Stuart Rrvs1'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Brigadier-General MeLeer, Second Brigade will
review the 47th Regiment at its armory Wednes-
day evening, February H. There will be dance
after the military ceremonies. The members Of
Company will hold their annual dinner on Febru-
airy p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Lewis L. Cantor whose engagement to Miss Lila
D. Colby. recently announced, sailed on Tues
day for Havana, where he will engage in business.
Mr. Cantor is graduate of Poly, 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

me last OF the Twenty ninth Dances was held on
nsh' al the arm House. in Prospect Park
The patronesses were Mrs. George Duncan D..
Mrs J: Oliver Stokes. Mrs. William Howard pataan
mrs John Headon Hallock. Mrs George W1arre,,
Leach. Mrs. John r. Slime and Mrs Fdu'ari z!
RIGGS The committee which has CONDUCTED tbese
dances consists of Clarence Stacey Bender Go
ence Randolph Leach and Clarence Hemsn Da1i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The reception fer Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will
be given at the Union League Club on Thursday
evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Clarence w. Seamans and family, OF Pacihc-st..
started Tuesday their annual trip through
Florida and the South.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Wright briggs. of No 90
Washington-ave., started on Wednesday for a trim
through Mexico and Southern California During
their absence their daughter, Miss Alice A. briggs
viii visit her cousin and his wife, Congressman
and Mrs. Edmund Hope briggs. OF Ocean-ave. at
their home in Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Mrs. L. NJ Palmer. jr. nee Burnham, held the
second of series of 'at homes last Wednes-
day afternoon and evening at her home No. s55
Prospect Place Mrs. Palmer assisted in
ceiying by Mrs Lowell NJ. Palmer, ST.. Mrs. Percy
B. Burnham, Mrs. George Burnham. Mrs. Arthur
Foote. Mrs. Dwight Backenstone, Miss Florence
Palmer Miss Reed, Miss Mabel Beers and Miss
Sampson. After the afternoon reception dinner
given for the receiving party and Lowell NJ.
Palmer, Lowell NJ. Palmer, jr, George Burnham,
Dr. Nathan 7. Beers. Arthur Palmer, Harold
Smith Edward fischer and John Eaton of New
Haven.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

Miss May Elizabeth MacRoberts. daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. William A. MacRoberts was married on
Wednesday evening to Herbert Edward Fox, OF
Northern New-York. at the home of the brides
parents. No. 2lS MartenSe-aye. by the Rev /
Howard Hand, pastor OF the Lenox Road Meth
odist Church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The first Of the hmphietyonic Dances will be held
at the Germania Club, in Schermerhorn-st., on
Friday evening, February %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

A reception given on Thursday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Healy Of No. 20 South Oxford
ST.. Brooklyn to introduce their daughter. Miss
Mabel Healy. About four hundred guests were
present. The receiving party consisted of Mrs
Frank Healy. Miss Mabel Healy. Miss Edna FL
dredge Miss Edna Csntoni and Miss Bessie Cook.
Miss Mabel Healy gowned in white organdie
over white satin, and pearl ornaments The
drawing room was decorated with American Beauty
roses and wild snilax, the dining room tised as a
parlor) with dark red and ferns the library
IN white. and the Arabic and hall with palms
and wild Alabama smilax. Supper was served in
the basement. in the large billiard and breakfast
rooms, which were decorated with ferns sniIax
and palms. There canopy Of Alabama sni-
lax. festooned with pink roses, the door lead
ing 10 the supper rooms.
Ernestus Gulck gave dinner and theatre party
at the Montauk Theatre on Thursday evening for
Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Hungerfords Of WATERFOWL
y. Y; Mrs George copiey. of Montcair " 7.
Miss Guliek and tbs Rev. o. d. Quick OF Stein,
way. Long Island.
The third of the Flatbush Assembly Dances was
held on Thursday night al the Knickerbocker Field
Club house. East Eighteenth-st and Tennis cour,
The large supper room and auditorium were deco
rated with palms and cut flowers. Supper was
served al midnight, ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

The Ingleside Literary Club. of Flatbush is max
ing preparations to celebrate some time in March
the fifteenth anniversary of the club Mrs
John Duffleid Prince IS president of the club, Miss
Elizabeth Colt Ditmas vice-president, Mrs. E. j.
Webster treasurer and Miss S. Walden secretary.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-06-01

of the crabs and Holsters of to-day.
They have turned to stone, with the
mud, but they have been perfectly pre-
served, even to the facets of their eyes.
The professors who study these mat
tiers say that with just a little bit of
calculation they can tell how old these
specimens are and they talk of hun
dred thousand centuries just as moth
ers talk of the ages of their babies.
The ancestors of the crabs of the
present day are said to be the oldest
creatures in the world particularly
the horseshoe crabs They were
slightly modified trilobites. and the
specimens on exhibition here repre-
sent the most ancient family on earth.
They existed long before man was
created, thousands upon thousands of
years before the creatures from whom
some scientists have made bold to
say that mankind was evoluted. But
when they begin to talk of thousands
o. centuries they are leaving the do
main of positive science. and are
trcnching upon the domain of philos-
ophy and theology; and into those
domains we viii not follow them.
To describe all of the specimens on
exhibition would be the work of a
lifetime: and 10 even make mention
Of all of them. by their scientific
names. would Sll several columns
without giving any description of
them whatever. The ancient horse
shoe crabs wers tremendous fellows.
almost as big As modern whales.
Those were the days of the titans of
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1900-06-01
NEW DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION HALL KANSAS CITY.

His opportunities to make lifelong
enemies are quite as good as his
chances of making friends among the
leaders of his party.
The republican national convention
will meet in Philadelphia June 10. Date
and place were selected by the national
committee last December, and ever
since that time George n. Wiswell, of
Milwaukee, Wis, who was appointed
sergeant-at-arms of the national COM
mittee, has devoted almost all of his
time to the work assigned to him, for
which he will receive no compensation.
except expenses actually incurred in
the performance of his duties.
AS soon as the local committee decid-
ed that the convention was to be held
in the Exposition building, Mr.. Wiswell
went to that city and consulted archi-
tects regarding the Encouragement OF
the auditorium of the structure for
convention purposes. Committee rooms
had to be added to the conveniences of
the hall and the seating capacity en-