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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
NO PHILANTHROPIST,
BUT GOOD BARGA|NER
Andrew Carnegie Says His Plan Of
Establishing Libraries Is
Clever Business.

London. May I-The freedom Of the
Plumbers Company was presented to An
drew Carnegie at the Guildhall in a valua-
bic casket of various metals.
Replying to the presentation address, Mr..
Carnegie declared he thought 1t more diff
cult to conscientiously distribute wealth
than to acquire 1t.
ut Is the swimming tenth and not the
submerged tenth which We can greatly ben
eft" said he.
Any satisfaction which he had derived
from his gifts. he said. arose from what he
had induced individuals and communities
to give.
Il think It will be found" he added. that.
far from being philanthropist. 1 am en-
gagged in making the best bargains OF my
life. For instance, when New York had
been given over a million pounds for sew
enty-two libraries. I succeeded in getting a
pledge from her that she would furnish
sites and maintain these libraries forever.
Her investment Il hope this may not go
across the Atlantic to alarm herr is greater
than mine
This is not phianthrophy. 1t is clever
stroke Of business. 1 am open to PROPOSE
tons of similar character from cities in
any part OF the English-speaking world"
Mr.. Carnegie, its key was handed by the
chairman to Mrs. Carnegie, ito hold in con-
Junction with the key Of your husbands
heart" 1t was accepted by Mrs Carnegie
who stood up. considerably embarrassed,
and was greeted with cheers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
FAREWELL BANQUET
FOR WHITELAW REID
Distinguished Financiers, Politi-
clans and Journalists Gather
in New York.

New York. May 14-Whitelaw Reid was
the guest Of honor at a farewell banquet
given at the Union League Club tonight in
anticipation of his approaching departure
for London. as special Ambassador Of the
United States at the coronation Of King Ed
ward VII
The banquet was attended by about 100
gentlemen. including many prominent ns-
ures in politics. finance and journalism from
all sections Of the country.
A full-length oil painting of Ambassador
Reid draped with the American and British
colors, overhung the seat Of the guest Of
the evening.
Almond the guests were:
Sir Percy Sanderson, the British Consul
General. and Cornelius n. Bliss. who sat
respectively at the right and left of Mr.
Payne. % ioI John W. : Grisgs. M DSseN Il. ssranshan.
President Nicholas Murray Butler of Co
lumbia University, John A Mccall. Charles
Constitution. % Melville T E. Stone. on .f Frank B.
Noyes of the Chicago Record-Herald, ].
Edward Simmons. Austin B. Fletcher.
the olSe Rev G orleans lns Pcay@ne. Da Albert Barr
of the Pittsburg Post, Harvey w. Scott OF
the Portland. Ore, Oregonian. Herman Rid
der Of the New fork TX staatszSi5Hns' aa aaIa
Charles w: Knapp of the st; Louis Re
public. W. L MCLEAN of the Philadelphia
Bulletin, Charles II. GraSty, OF the balti-
more News, and George Thompson Of the
St. Paul Dispatch
Among the members Of the club present
were: Frederick Billings. Cephas Brainerd.
Eastman johnson. John A. Sliecher. Frank
H. Partridge, ]. II. Ottley. Henry Clews.
John H. Starin. ". ]. .Arkell, F. z. Hyde,
John W. Vrooman, Richard P. Lounsberry.
John 8. Kennedy, Anson G. McCook. Cen
eral Francis ". Greene, General Wager
Swane, Robert W. Van Boskerck. Colonel
Daniel F. Appleton. Judge James A. Bian-
chard, Colgate Hoyt. D. o. Mills, Charles
P. II. Gilbert and Frederick c. Wagner.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
BURGLAR STABBED ARKANsAN.
P. r. Davis of Fort Smith Shot and
Wounded Intruder.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Fort Smith, Ark. May 14.-This city has
been highly excited to-day Over the as
sault upon P. R lpayis, a prominent ciu-
zen. at o'clock this morning by John Will
iiams. a negro gambler burglar, whom Mr..
Davis discovered in his bedroom Will
liams stabbed Mr.. Davis several times. in-
fiicting dangerous wounds. MIR. Davis used
q revolver, firing i've shots, one OF which
took effect
Mayor Garrett called for posses to ap-
prehend Williams and the business men of
the city, heavily armed, Joined in the chase.
The crowd believed that he was seeking
refuge at the home Of Frank Carter. a
farmer, about a mile from the city. Carter
hailed the posse and asked what they
vented. Being told they were looking Cor
Williams. Carter raised his Winchester and
fired, missing. VIII Surratt, q posseman.
sent a rifle ball through him, Carter dying
Immediately.
The posse then brought the body into
town.
Williams was not among the negroes at
the home of Frank Carter, as was sup
posed, but left the city in an opposite direc-
tion
He was apprehended about O'clock this
evening at Cherokee Junction, few miles
from Van Buren,, and taken to that place
and placed in the county jail for safekeep-
ing
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Charles Parsons and Robert S. Brookings
who were appointed by President Roose-
welt to collect funds in ST. Louis for the
relief Of sufferers from the volcanoes in
the islands of Martinique and St. Vincent.
met yesterday morning in the Office of Mr..
Parsons. in the State National Bank. and
issued the foregoing appeal to the public
for contributions.
Adolphus Busch, the third member Of the
committee. has sailed for Europe. and 1t is
probable that the President will appoint
some one else in his place. 1t was decided
that a personal canvass for funds would
not be necessary by the members Of the
committee. Mayor Wells approved the ac-
ton taken by the committee. and himself
made an appeal for the aid of the sufferers.
Special committees were appointed to take
charge Of collecting funds among the vari-
Gus commercial interests of the city. The
lists OF these were not completed, and they
will not be made public until to-day. Secre-
tary Morgan Of the Merchants Exchange
was requested to attend to the subscr- p
tions by members Of that institution. All
money collected or subscribed is to be
turned into Mr.. Parsons. who will forward
New York committee.
Mr.. Parsons and Mr.. Brookings visited
the banks and trust companies of the city
yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Parsons said he
felt assured that all the financial inslitu-
tions Of the city would contribute literally
to the aid Of the stricken people of the
French West Indies. The result of this
canvass. as well as other donations, re-
ceived by the committee. will be made
public to-day.
For additional plans in collecting funds
the committee will await telegraphic In
structions from Washington. Mr.. Parsons
believes the citizens of st. LOUIS will re-
spond on this occasion with their character
istic generosity. He had already received
a large number of voluntary contributions
These will be announced to-day. The Busi-
ness Mems League, the Manufacturers As
ISOLATION and similar organizations are ex-
pected to take some action to swell the To-
cal fund.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

Rock Island will construct a new st.
Louis-Chicago line.
Railway rivalry over Worlds Fair term
inaIs ended by admitting the lines TO inc
site.
Oficials OF Mississippi Valley Trust Soui-
many secure an order at a. m. restraining
delivery OF Virgins Ferry stock.
Eddie Heitzberg chased burglar out OF
his fathers home with a baseball bat.
Attorney Charles T. Neland gets veraiss
for 81 900 against Special Omcer BanoricA' A.
who arrested him on charge Oh aiui"s III
opium smoking.
The girls of the St. Louis High Schooi OF
ranize a "Carol Club TO rival the Boys
Glee Club.
John McKiernan fatally injured ny e1-
piosion of powder keg under MS arm.
Mrs Mabel WINS convicted OF attemptlhs
. to pass counterfeit money, wants 10 Keep
3-year-old child.
chairman Seibert and Secretary Edwards
correct mistake In call issued to Democrats
of several counties as to selection OF deie-
yates to two conventions.
Ed Butler will ask for a change OF venue
when his case comes up in Judge Ryan's
court.
Company B wins Clarke medal at the
competitive cadets drill at St. Louis Uni
versity.
Robert S. Brookings and Charles Parsons,
,nembers of the committee appointed by
Presideut Roosevelt issue an appeal to the
people of st. Louis for contributions 10 aio
volcano sufferers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
MISSOURI LEADS THE STATES.
Won More Medals and Honors at
Charleston Than Any Other.

6LfCbLlC
Charleston, s. c.. May 1.-THE Jury on
Awards at the South Carolina Interstate
and West Indian Exposition submitted
their report to-day on horticulture, forest
~. mines and mining, and the showing is
a most gratifying one to the State Of Mis-
souri,. 1t demonstrates what has been said
Of the State by every one who saw the
exhibits. that they are the best at the
Exposition.
Nothing but praise Is heard on all sides
for the State Of Missouri and the splendid
work performed for her by her wide-awake
commissioners. who are receiving the con-
gratulations from their friends for their
splendid triumph. In the division Of agri-
culture. horticulture, mines and forestry, q
total Of forty-two gold. twenty silver and
twenty-dx bronze medals were awarded.
with honorable mention of thirty-four prod
ucts. The division Of education has not
yet been reported upon.
Missouri leads all the States In the num-
ber Of medals awarded and honorable men
tion named.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
FISH DAY AT BLOOMINGTON.
Several Thousand Persons Will
Try Their Luck To- Morrow.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Bloomington. ILL.,, May h-Everybody is
going fishing in Bloomington next Friday,
May 16 1t is the annual fish day when the
public is permitted to try its luck in the
big lake at Miller Park. Those who live be-
side river or large lake can hardly appre-
ciate the yearning for hook and line pos
sessed by the people Of Bloomington. who
have neither river nor lake. except an ar
tificial body of water of twenty acres in ex-
tent at the principal park.
y. The Park Commissioners have been enl
deavoring to satisfy the longing Of the pub
hc for fshing by selecting one day each year
when anybody is permitted to try their luck
at the lake and fish for twenty-four hours,
If they choose to. without cost and without
restrictions to the number Of fish caught.
These fish DAYS have been productive Of
much enjoyment and occasionally from 1900
to 5000 have tried their luck in n single day.
This year the Commissioners may be more
liberal and may select more than one day,
owing to the fact that the lake Is full OF
fish. some weighing as much as five pounds.
and instead Of annual fish days there may
be three or four each year. The first day
will be on Friday of this week, and already
preparations are under way to enjoy the
sport. Business will be generally suspended
and everybody who can secure a hook, line
and bait will be found at the lake seeking
the elusive flnny tribe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
PROBABLY CALLED THE TURN.
Told Undertaken de Would Soon
'ssuBe Dead.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Beaumont. Tex. May A.-An elderly man.
walked into an undertaking establishment
this afternoon and declared to the proprie-
tor that he would be dead in a few minutes.
He had barely spoken when he fell to the
noor unconscious. He was carrier to a board
ing-house. where doctors are attending him.
but he has not regained consciousness.
DOCTOR CECILIA A. BROWN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Fayette. No, May 1.-THE remains of
Doctor Cecilia A. Brown, the first practic-
ing woman physician in Trenton, n. j..
who died there last Friday, were brought
to Fayette and inferred in the City Gene
terry to-day beside those of her father, the
late Judge Henry L. Brown.
HENRY JOHNSON.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Alhambra ILL.,. May 14-Henry Johnson.
living east Of town, died last night. aged
20 years.
MRS. LEWIS GAINES.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Gaines died at 6 O'Clock this evening with
congestive chill. She formerly lived in
Litchheld, ILL.,
JOHN L. QUARLEs.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Richmond. No.. May 14-John l. Quarles,
ings Bank in this city, died at his home
here yesterday evening, after an Illness Of
two days.
MRS. w. d. NOEL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Lebanon. NO., May 14.-Mrs. W. D. Noel
died last night. aged 4S years. The funeral
from the family residence. p. m. to-mor-
row, will be conducted by the Reverend
J. ]. Prichett Of the NJ. Z. Church South.
MRS. SARAH CONNOR.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
ca Mulberry, ,,s GROVE; N. May i4-Mrs: Sarah
farmer. died suddenly yesterday evening,
N. ID. PIPER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Marshall, Mo-, May AN. d. Piper, aged
g., a pioneer citizen, died at his home near
Little Rock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
EARTHQUAKES ENTER
into CANAL QUESTION
Disturbances More Frequent in
Isthmus Than Along the
Nicaragua Route. .s
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

fSEkUbILC SfECIAA
Washington. May A-Enorts have been
made within the last two days by leading
members of the Senate to have the sub
ject Of Cuban reciprocity considered I'm
mediately after the vote on the Philip
pine government bill Senator Morgan
having In charge the Nicaragua Canal bin
which is scheduled Immediately after the
Philippine bill. said to-day that he would
not allow the canal bill to be supplanted-
Should this be done. Mr.. Morgan takes the
ground that the Senate leaders would be
acting in bad faith. In view Of this at
tftude of Mr.. Morgan. the canal bill VIII
be taken up after the Philippine bill II dis
posd Of.
Senator Morgan has taken great interest
in the discussion of the connection between
earthquares. volcanoes and the canal
routes, and takes the ground that the rec
ord of disturbances in the isthmus Il sito-
gether in favor Of the Nicaragua route.
Zone has only to consider brieny the racts
Of history" said Mr.. Morgan. ito become
convinced that so far as earthquake dls-
turbances are concerned, the Nicaragua
route Is altogether the best. The 1sthmiAn
Canal Commission went into this question
very thoroughly and has made up the rec.
ord Of earthquakes by the Panama ana
Nicaragua lines, which goes to show that
there have been twice as many earthquake
disturbances along the Panama lines a.
along the Nicaragua This fact speaks 1or
ITSELF"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
ERNST TAYLOR SURRENDERS.
Charged With Killing Thomas
Stafford as Result of a Feud.
SEPIrBIIc SpE6JAr.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Vandalia. ILL.,. Hay 14.-After hiding from
the authorities for nearly eighteen months
Ernst Turner, the young man who shot and
killed Thomas Stafford at dance at Dres-
sor. northeast Of here in this county. gave
himself over to the Sheriff here yesterday.
and asked that he be granted trial at
once. He said he was tired of hiding from
the officers and had decided to give him
self up.
The killing grew out of a family feud
which had existed for a long time between
the Stanords and Becks. 1t was renewed
at the dance. The Beck boys had offered
Turner, who was a powerful fellow. S to
whip Stafford or Lewis Nelms, friend of
Stafford Turner and Nelme became in
volved and Nelms was seriously stabbed.
Turner then drew his gun and shot four
times at Stafford. one shot penetrating the
brain. Roy and Charles Beck were arrest
ed as accessories. tried and acquitted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
FUNERAL OF ISAAC ScHWAB.
Cousin of the st. Louis Merchant
Assisted in the Services.

The funeral Of Isaac Schwab. president OF
at Atlantic City. n. J., last Sunday night.
took place yesterday afternoon from the
family home at No. 1888 Westminster place.
end Doctor Leon Harrison. rabbi of the
Temple Israel, assisted by the Reverend
Doctor Schwab OF st. Joseph. NO., a cous-
In of the dead man.
Burial was in Mount Sinai Cemetery. The
active pallbearers. chosen from the en-
ployes of the Schwab Clothing Company,
were: John Freisel, Peter Heimbacher.
Owen McManus. Samuel Sabor, Walter
Weinstok. Fred Hellge, Dave Grouse. I.
Lindenbaum. The honorary pallbearers
were: Louis CHASER. Morris Glaser. Jona-
than Rice. b. Eiseman. William Silk.
Thomas Crouch. .Adolph 10th. Walter Ken
medley. J. D. Kelly. Louis Bry. W. ]. KIM
sella, /. Crohn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were 5. .Ai,1ss.
balances 81, ,26s, IT, Local discount rates were
firm between ~ and 81 per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New YORK
4oc premium bid. Soc premium asked; Ch'-
caso, par bid. i5c premium asked; Cincin-
natl. par bid, 1oc premium asked; LouisVine'
25c discount bid, par asked; New orieaHs'
par bid. 10c premium asked
Wheat closed lower at 73ssa73lsc bid July;
sshdssc No. 2 red. Corn closed higher at
sea.@S27sc July: CSC No. mixed. Oats closed
at 33lsc July; 4li1c No. Northern.
The local market for spot cotton was l-lsc
lower
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
NEBRAsKA's "voLcAN0" QUIET.
Fear of an Eruption of Mount Iona
Has Abated.

Ponca. Neb.. May 14-The fesr entertained
that there would be an eri pt.on Of Mount
Iona. located near this town. because Of the
renewed issuing Of obnoxious gases and
smoke. has quieted down. Although the
gases continue to pour out. no sounds have
been heard since Thursday morning
The news Of the Martinique disaster
caused some alarm, and few families were
considering the advisability Of moving
away, but have been dissuaded from doing
so.
The real cause of the disturbance in the
hill has never been known. but it Is sup
posed to be caused by an underlying forma-
tion Of limestone becoming heated by con-
tact with moisture.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
NO NOMINATION IN
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
Democratic Congregational Convention
at Salem, Mo-, Took Many Ballots
ON Six Candidates.

Salem. Mo-. May 1.-THE Democratic
teenIh District adjourned tonight without
making any nomination.
The convention will meet again at Leban-
on on June 8.
The first ballot taken to-day resulted:
Haynes, 6: Mansfield. 8.
The convention adjourned at y: n. after
having taken more than 100 ballots witnout
q single change in the vote.
The Committee on Resolutions, OF which
J. W. Farris was chairman. reported as fol-
We, the Democrats of the Sixteenth consres.
slonal District. Representing the eonstitusnsy OF
indorse Ind ' the Chicago p platform Of 1895 and the
Kansas City. platform OF 800 The principles set
sSFh the Rst Of
by the people and for the people: that we be.
party FOR the free coinage Of silver was morally
and LEGALLY right and in harmony with ths sas, hs
that the large increase in the volume OF standard
money and shows that disaster. would have re.
mt OF sef he
the evil not been avered by the unsspaeted lin, in,
kindred @ free prnspe free lie and at ASss sss
foundation OF republic in morals and in law.
Is right and the contest Will never be settled un-
Ill II is settled right that We oppose every posi-
nanees W the tariff trusts na ship ' SUBSIDIES and
Imperialism ana declare that such policies tend
10 keep away the power Of the people: reverse
the declaration that Governments derive their
just power from the consent Of the governed"
and change the form of government from re-
public to that of empire and transform the
States and Territories into colonial dependencies.
We indorse the present Democratic State admin
istration and point with pride to thirty years Of
Democratic rule in the interests OF all the people.
The convention WIS called to order this
morning al 10 o'clock. Sam Dickey of Web
ster County was selected permanent chair
man and Harry Bland permanent secre-
tary. ]. w. Miller of Dallas County nomi-
of Dent County nominated Robert Lamar,
]. A. Holmes of Maries nominated ]. B.
Harrison. Judge Sam Dickey of Webster
County nominated W. D. Delzelt, j. W.
Farris of Laclede County nominated E. c.
Holt, and Drew Rudd of Wright County
nominated f. NJ Mansfield.
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WILL MAKE HOME IN ST. LOUIS.
Robert j. Richardson Weds Miss
Florence Ebersole at Fulton.

HEHUBL1C bHECIAlA
,,,a Fulton; e,,dHs MO- Nay Nay 1 1tmThs marr,ase Of
Mr.. and Mrs. wilse Ebersole of this CITY,
to Robert J. Richardson of st. Louis was
ents this morning at 1880 by the Reverend
J. B. Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson left
on the noon train for st. Louis. where they
Will make their future home.
MERTEN-MLLET.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Carlyle. Ill. May H.-Mr. Robert Merten
and Miss Minnie Millet, who reside near
Shattuc were married this afternoon at
the home OF the bride. The young couple
Will live. on farm near Shattuc.
BRASCH-ANDERSON.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
St. Charles, NO.. May 14-Miss Addlie An
derson and Mr.. Leopold Brasch. both of
Memphis. Tenn. were married here to-day.
Court House. and left for St Louis an hour
later.
TRAvIs-McCRACKE
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Greenville. Ill. May h.-James H. Travis
Reno were married here to-day by the Rev
erend W. B. Minton at his residence. Mr..
Travis IL one OF the most prominent teach
ers Of the county and his bride Is a popular
figure in society at Reno.
CRAIGHEAD-SHAY.
REPCBLIc SPECIAL
Auxvasse, Mo-, May IL O. Craghead
and Miss Carrie Shea were married this
evening at the home Of the pride's parents.
near this city.
HELFRICH-KRAUsE
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Evansville: Ind. May H-Miss Gertrude
Krausen and Joseph Helfrich were married
ss IA e The m By ss
groom In the presence Of his employees
LINDSEY-SITTON.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bowling Green. NO.. May M.-Gabrel
Lindsey. telesraph operator at s.: James.
Lou sitton by the Reverend J. D. BiSgs.
BARNES-FORSEE.
Sedalia. Mo-. May 14.-w. L Barnes Of
Columbia and Miss Matte Forsee of Sc
BRIGHT-CoTTEY.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Neyads;; d., No: No: May AVMiss ns,.s Mary Get Cot
Marshall oficiating. The bride had been a
the he % opening I'M Of that Institution. having had
charge Of the art department. Mr.. and
Mrs. Bright left Immediately for Colorado.
TWO WEDDINGS AT CENTRALIA, ILL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Clara N. Roth were married at the Baptist
rsrsorage this evening. Harley Payne and
Miss Minnie Gregory were married last
night.
MRS. RoxIE BYRD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Angelo. Tex, May 14-Mrs. Roxie
Byrd died here last night The body was
sent to North Madison. Ia. to-day.
STOUT-MARSHALL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington, ILL.,. May 14.-John Stout, ex-
sheriff Of Tazeweil County and vice presi-
dent Of the Illinois Auctioneers' Association.
came to Bloomington to-day and were mar
ried. The union was q great surprise to
residents Of Pekin-
MURRAY-FISHER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Centralia, Mo-, May 1L-Wfliam q. Muir
ray. principal of the East Side School, and
Miss Pearl Fisher were married at noon
to-day by the Reverend Mr.. Decker Of the
Irvington NJ E. Church at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Fisher,
who lives south Of town.
Barton County's Crop ProsDeets.
REPUBIIc SPECIAL
lamar Mo- Nay ll-Rnrton- County vnv
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-15
WASHINGTON.

President Roosevelt laid the corner stone
Of the Mckinley Memorial Ohio College OF
Government of the American University.
The President expects Congress to adjourn
about June q. and is laying his plans ac-
cordingly.
President Roosevelt has received an invi-
tation TO attend the Illinois State Fair. 10
be held at Springfield.
During the discussion OF the naval appro-
priation bill strong arguments We're Hau.
In favor of increasing the United States
,orce of batt,eships Construction in Gov
ernment yards was also strongly favored.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign
Committee has decided to make heaoquaF-
ters in Washington and TO increase tne
membership of the Executive Comm't'ee
from eleven to fourteen.