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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
INDIANS IN War { PANT. !. /
Rescue Three Of Band Who tlAd eosl
Arrested for kiilino Dssr.

Belle Fourche, S. D.. Oct. 14sACksaa
Warden Lathrop and posse OF twenty
men were very near death yesterday
when they were surrounded by 100
yelling Indians u war paint. bent on
rescuing three companions from the:
cfficers, who had arrested them for kill
ing deer out of season. The Inians
were from the Standing Rock and
Cheyenne agencies, and were heavily
armed.
They were oyertaken by the posse On
AIoreau river. fifty miles from Bells
Fourche, and three men with slaslght-
cred game in their possession arrested.
Their comrades gathered about the Ut.
tie band of whites and lost no time IN
parleying, demanding the liberation Of
the prisoners or determination Of the
whites. The men were sc. at liberty
and rode off with the band. all declar-s
ing they would slaughter enough game
for the winter.
Warden Latl1rop returned to Belle
Fourche today and Is organizing a
large posse OF cattlemen. He declares
he will take prisoners or funerals. un-3
less the Indians are returned to their
agencies serious trouble will probably
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
POINTS OUT THE WAY
Ex-President Cleveland Tells Demo-
Gratis They Have Great opportuni-
ty to Win on the Tariff Question.

New York, Oct. 14.-To representa-
tive of the Evening Post, who asked his
views in regard to the outlook for and
the duty Of the democracy in the ap-
preaching congressional elections ex-
President Cleveland said:
"It seems to me that IL democracy is
really in earnest it can largely increase
its representation in the next congress
But in order to do SO think there must
be constant and stalwart insistance up
on the things which are recognized by
all to be true democratic doctrines. OF
course by far the most important OF
these is tariff reform. On this issue,
am satisfied, democracy is face to face
with great opportunity, as the signs
of the times point to recognition far
beyond all party lines.
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PROFIT ON THE CODE.
State Will Make Sc Cents Per Volume
on New SUP oiement.

T)es MOineS, Oct. ,14.-Secretary "A. III
Dawson. of the executive council, has
computed the cost to the state Of the
new code supplement. Contrary to eX-
pectation. the state will make a good
profit on the volume. The supplement
sells for SO per copy and the actual cost,
Including the cost of boxing up the
book for shipment, is $1.4447. Leaving
out the cost of boxing, the. cost is S1.44
per volume. The cost of the new edi-
tion of the code per volume is not yet
ascertained, but it is thought 1t will
not exceed that of the code supplement.
The code will continue to sell at So per
volume.
Secretary Moody visited the state
house yesterday forenoon. He met Sec
retary Martin and Auditor of State
Merriam in the governors office and
later the governor arranged for an In
formal reception for him, which was at
tended by all the heads of the depart
ments and the judges of the supreme
court. In the course of the forenoon
Secretary Moody visited number of
the Offices His private secrtary, Fred
L. Fishback, visited the building in the
afternoon.
Miss Helen Rex Keller will come from
the east to take charge of the work of
cataloging In the state library on Nov.
/. Miss Keller will resign a position as
reference librarian in the Boston pub
lie library to come to this state. Miss
Lavinia Stelle, of Coon Rapids, Iowa.
will take a position in the library at the
same time and complete the work of re-
cataloging the old state library.
An examination OF medical and osteo-
pathic students will be conducted today
in the office of the state board of health.
Forty have applied for certificates to
practice medicine and will take the ex
animation today No osteopaths had
made applications UP to last evening.
The board of control started yester-
day on its semi annual trip of inspec-
tion of state institutions. The Soldiers
Orphans Home at Davenport was Wis
tied yesterday.
Articles were filed yesterday with the
secretary of state by the following com
panies:
Bugislaus & Peterson Dry Goods
900.
The Duluth, Springfield & Gulf Rail-
road Company. amended articleS chang
ing the name to the Louisiana Purchase
system.
Articles of renewal Of n. ,. Young
& Co., OF Clinton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES
Henry L. Wilson, Now Minister
to Chile, Is Transferred to
Greece
RESIGNATION OF c. s. FRANCIS
First Secretary Of Embassy at Berlin,
John 9. jackson, Sent to chile-A
Number Of Other Secretaries Moved
Up Notch-Award Of Arbitration
Court in Plus Fund Case.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE following
changes in the diplomatic corps have
been announced by the state depart
ment:
Henry L. Wilson. now minister to
Chile, to be minister to Greece, in place
of Charles S. Francis, resigned.
John b. Jackson, first secretary of the
embassy at Berlin. to be minister to
Chile.
II. Percival Dodge, second secretary
OF embassy at Berlin, to be first secre-
ttary.
B. F. Reynolds Hit, third secretary of
embassy, Paris, to be second secretary
at Berlin.
Peter Augustus Jay, of Rhode Island,
appointed third secretary at Paris.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14

board Of health, bribe to vote for 6
certain bill providing for the collection
of garbage.
The defendant was represented by a
brilliant array of legal talent, among
whom were Judge Alexander Waller,
Thomas ]. Rove. former Governor
Charles P. Johnson, Judge Chester III.
Krum and Judge William Williams.
Circuit Attorney Joseph Folk appeared
for the state, with his Office force for
assistants.
The court ruled that the demurrer
filed by the defense would take prece-
dence of the motion of the prosecution
for a venire for a special jury. The
court then adjourned for the day to
give the state time to arrange for ar
guments on the demurrer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Another Prop osa;.

New York, Oct. 1.-THE coal opera
tors at their meeting this afternoon
had a conference with committee of
the National Manufacturers Associa-
ton and received from them a propo-
sition suggested by the association for
ending the strike. At the conclusion OF
the meeting one of the members Of the
committee said: In view OF the pro-
position laid before the president last
night, action can not be taken today on
our proposal" Mr.. Leak, OF the man
ufacturers' committee said he knows
the proposition of the manufacturers
is agreeable to Mitchell, and added,
should Mitchell reject the operators
proposition of last night that proposed
by the manufacturers would be con-
sidered by the operators.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
THE OPERATORS OFFER.
Text Of the Proposition Laid Befor
President RooseueIt

President Roosevelt.
Washington, Oct. 14.-The offer to
arbitrate the coal strike was submit
ted to President Roosevelt last night by
]. Pierpont Morgan on behalf of the
coal presidents.
The mine operators propose the ap-
pointment of commission of six mem-
bers, to whom the entire question will
be submitted, but the right of the min
ers who do not belong to the United
Mine Workers Association must be
protected.
The proposition was made at a con-
ference in the temporary white house
last night.
Those present We're j. Pierpont Nor
gan, his partner, Robert r. Bacon, Sec
retary of War Root and the president.
The commission, as proposed, will
consist of:
/. An officer In the engineer corps of
either the military or naval service of
the United States.
2. An expert mining engineer, expert
enced in the mining Of coal and other
minerals, and not in any way connected
with coal mining properties, either an
thracite or biturninous.
8. One of the judges of the United
States court of the eastern district Of
Pennsylvania.
4. A man of prominence, eminent as
a sociologist.
5. A man who by active participation
in mining and selling coal is familiar
with the. physical and commercial fea-
lures of the business.
At 1:15 this morning Secretary Cor
telyou made public the following state
ment which had been approved by
President Roosevelt:
~. P. Morgan came to Washington
with his partner, Mr.. Bacon, at the re-
quest of the coal companies, who de-
sired that as matter of courtesy their
statement should be shown to the pres
ident before 1t was made public. Hav-
ing been laid before the president by
Mr.. Morgan, 1t is now given to the
press:
ITO the public: The managers OF the
different coal properties comprising the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
VITALITY AMAzEs PHYSICIANS.
Before Dying Youth Walk. Half Mile
After Suffering Broken Neck.

DanVlIIe, HI, OCT. I4.-After suffering
Ia broken neck and the displacement of
all the p.-~en ribs in his right side,
William Hall, the 19-year-old son of
Justice of the Peace n. j. Hall, walked
to the street car line. half-mile dis
tant from the place of his injury, and
rode to his home in South Danville,
where he alighted without assistance
and walked to his homes two squares
distant. A few seconds after the ar
rival Of doctor he expired. His in
juries were received by the turning
over of wagon containing a nutting
party. Hall was trampled on by the
horses. His wonderful vitality has
amazed local physicians.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
To Attend Funeral.

Washington, Oct. l4.-Speaker Hen
derson has designated the Texas repre-
sentatives as the committee upon the
part of the house Of representa- tives to
attend the funeral of the late Congress-
man Sheppard, of that state. In addi-
ton the following from other states:
Representatives Ba1tholdt, Missouri;
Cousins, Iowa; Mercver, Nebraska;
Bowersock, Kansas; Needham. Califor-
mia; and Warner, Illinois
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Morgan Refuse. 70 Talk.

Washington, Oct III. Pierpont
Morgan and Robert s. Bacon, his part
ner, breakfasted at the Arlington this
morning with Secretary Root At 10
the three boarded special and left for
New York. When asked by a represen-
tative of the Associated Press whether
he had anything to say Morgan replied:
II think you have had enough for one
day." He declined to make any fur
therl statement. Root and Bacon also
refused to discuss the situation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
conore.. Of Churches.

Albany, N. Y, Oct. 1.-THE twenty
first meeting of the church congress of
the United States opened today with
public choral services in the CafhedratI
of All Saints. The address at tl1al
morning service was delivered BY .Rtf
Rev. Frederick Burgess, Bishop III
Long Island. and business sesslo lASs
gin tonight
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
TopAY's COURT DECISIONS.
Opinion. Handed Down by Iowa.. su.

Opinions Handed Down by lowa's Su-
preme Court.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct IA The following
decisions were handed down by the SUI
preme court today:
First National Bank VS.. Park, appel
liant. Blackhawk district. Reversed.
Iowa Savings ana Loan Association.
appellant. VS.. Chase. Hamilton district.
Reversed.
Warf1eld VS.. Clark, appellant. Polk
district. Reversed.
Olson VS.. Hanford Produce Company,
appellant. Woodbury. district. Re-
versed.
Boland vs. Tiernany, appellant. Ply
mouth district. Affirmed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Former Eiein Man Comes Back After
Twenty Years.

Elgin. ILL.,, Oct 14.-Charles Wollert,
who left Elgin twenty years ago poor
man, came back yesterday wealthy to
claim the small sum of 5000 left by his
father, Andrew Wollert The son was
mourned as dead for many years. He
says that he has wandered all over the
west. spent some time as a stoker on
Mississippi river boat, and finally set
tied some years ago in Anaconda. Mont,
where he made fortune in mining. He
had no difficulty in proving his identity
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
ASKS $4,000 FOR LOST HEART.
Minister'S Daughter FIRST Tries Sui
eide. Then the Law.

eide, Then the Law.
Venice, Ill, Oct. 14.-Niiss Maud Allen
has entered suit in the Madison county
circuit court against Ernest Hatschee,
a grocer of Madison, for $4,000 for
breach of promise. Complainant alleges
that they were to marry on Jan. /, 1902,
but that defendant has positively re-
fused to keep his word. Miss Allen
was formerly a cashier, and is the
daughter of a retired Presbyterian
minister of Madison. She created SEN
sation last spring by three attempts at
suicide-one by poison and one by
throwing herself in front of a moving
locomotive, and lastly by attempting
drowning in Horse Shoe Lake.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
LAKE STEAMER FOUNDERS.
The C. B.. Lockwood Goes Down During
Storm.

Ashtabula. o., Oct. 1.-THE wooden
steamer c. b. Lockwood foundered in a
storm about fifteen miles off port last
night. The captain and crew succeeded
in launching two boats just before the
steamer went down. One of the boats
containing the captain was picked up
this morning. The other boat has not
yet been heard from. Tugs and life
savers are watching for the missing
boat, which contained ten members OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
PASTOR WILL LEAVE CRITICS.
Rev. 6. Heathcote Hills to Return to
CHICAGO From st. Joseph, Mo.

Chicago From st. Joseph, Mo.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct 1l.-Criticism OF
his personal habits by vestrymen of
Christ Church is the reason given by
Rev. G. Heattcote Hills, pastor OF that
congregation. for his resignation.
which was announced today. Christ
Church is one of the leading worshiping
places in the city and among the at
tendants at services there are many
wealthy residents. DR.. Hills resigna-
tion and an accompanying demand that
1t be accepted caused much surprise.
DIR. Hills is Il widower with four child
rvas. Eais name was recently mention-
ed in connection with a respective
marriage with an fleiress of this city.
He was formerly assistant rector OF a
prominent church in Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Noted physician in Trouble.

Chicago, Oct. 14.-Professor Adolph
Lorenz, the eminent Vienna surgeon.
who made special trip to this country
to operate upon the daughter of J. Ar-
mour, has been cited tosappear before
the board of health, in session here to-
answer to the charge of practlcing
medicine without a license.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
FEDERATION OF LABOR PLANS
Executive Committee Arranges for the
Meetino at East st. Louis.

East st. Louis, ILL.,, Oct. 14.-The
twentieth annual convention Of the
Illinois State Federation of Labor will
be held in this city commencing Tues
day, Oct IA, and lasting four days
This afternoon the executive commits
tee, consisting of President Adam
Menche of Kewanee, Secretary Treas
urer j. r. Morris, of Springfield, State
Organizer r. e. Mclean, of Spring
field, John j. Kearney, of Quincy. Eu-
gene Linxwieler, of Decatur and A. G.
B. Paeseler, Of Elgin, held a session
in the hotel and formed temporary or
ganization. Tuesday morning at 10
o'clock the convention will be called to
order
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
ALLEGED suNco MAN TAKEN.
Sscheme Said TO Have Been Worked en
Springfield (ili.) jewelers..

Springfield, Ill, Oct. 14.-Detective
weinhart, of Lafayette. Ind, is here 70
secure the extradition of Archie Tonica.
a man with several aliases, who was ar
rested here on charge of securing dfa-
monds from three Springfield jewelers.
by confidence game. Tonica is
wanted in Lafayette on "a similar
charge. Weinhart says he has evidence
that Tonica is member OF big gang
of thieves, with headquarters In Chs
cago, and who operate all over the;
country.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14

Temple Iron Company and had nothing
to say on the strike settlement. Prior
to the meeting President Truesdale of
the Lackawanna said: The whole mat
ter rests with the president. We re-
served no right to question the ap-
pointment OF any individual on the
commission whom the president may
see At to appoint on the terms Of our
Offer" IS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Much pepends on Mitchell.

Washington, Oct. 14.-At noon today
It was said at the white house no COM
munication relative to the proposition
Of the anthracite coal operators had
been received from President Mitchell.
The proposition was not transmitted to
Mitchell officially. either by the presi-
dent of by the coal operators. It was
addressed to the public and 1t is as
sumed Mitchell will take cognizance
|of 1t from the press. The president
has agreed to appoint the commission,
provided the commission should prove
satisfactory to the miners. Feeling
at the white house Is optimistic. Until
Mitchell makes his reply, no further
action on i.he part Of the president is
expected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
TRIPLE CRIME, THEN SUICIDE.
Minnesotan Kills Wife and Son,
Wounds Man and Ends Own Life.

Tracy, Minn., Oct 14.-Edward
Stricken yesterday afternoon shot and
killed his wife, fired bullet into the
brain OF their little boy. causing al
most instant death, and fired at his
father-in law, l.. Marvey, wounding
Frank McCallister. furniture dealer.
Stricken then shot himself, dying in.
stantly. McCallister may recover.
Stricken and his wife had lived apart
for two years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
MAY ARRANGE PEACE TERMS.
United States Minister Powell Seeks g
End War in Hayti.

Port-au- Prince, Oct. 1i.-Acting on
the initiative United States MinisteE
Powell. of the diplomatic corps here
has proposed cessation of hostillties:
in order to arrange prelimlnaries for
peace between the reyolutionists and
the forces OF the provisional govern
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
G. s. FairchiId Hurt.

New York, Oct. 14.-Ex- Secretary of.
the Treasury Charles s. Fairchild. was
severely hurt today by being Knocked
down by . trolley car
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
MEXICO MUST PAY.

Hague Arbitration Court Makes Award
in Plus Fund Case. F
The Hague, Oct. 1.-THE arbitration
court in the Plus fund case has con-
demned Mexico to- pay the United
States s1,S2O,OO0 in Mexican currency q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
TRIAL OF ALLEGED BRlBER.
Case Of Edward Butler, st. Louis Pol.
itician. Called AZ Columbia.

itician, Called at Columbia.
Columbia, Mo-. Oct 14-The case OF
Edward Butler, politician and million
aire of st. Louis, charged with at
tempted bribery, was called for trial
yesterday afternoon. The defendant
alleged offense consists of having Of
lfered DR.. Chapman. Of the st. Louis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
T.-R BULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY.
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Oct 15 6:1O; sets, 5:22.
Iowa-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
warmer tonight.
Illinois-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day, rising temperature.
South Dakota-F'air tonight and
Wednesday; warmer in the east por-
tion.
PAGE ONE.
Telegraphic News.
Miners Against Operators Plan.
May Accept as Compromise.
Text of Operators Proposal.
Venezuela Capital Removed.
Diplomatic Changes Made.
Award in Plus Fund Case.
History of Northern Border Brigade
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa News in Brief.
Dolliver to Argue Swamp Land Case
Wonderful Plant Collection.
War on at Webster City.
Test of Physical Endurance.
Ex-Governor Drake Badly Hurt.
General News of Iowa.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
Reciprocity Give and Take
Cousins Campaign Work.
Coke as Fuel.
England's Educational Bill.
Democratic New and Old Record.
Topics and Iowa Opinions.
PAGE FIVE.
General News.
Slow Work on New Navy.
Odell Opens New York Campaign.
Miscellaneous News.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News.
Reports on Sewage Plant Public.
Are Generally Satisfactory
Grandon Bound Over.
Pleads Guilty to Both Charges.
Smiths Succeed in Getting Bonds
Swedish Lutheran Conference
Eclipse of Moon Thursday.
The City Field.
PAGE EIGHT.
Iowa and Commercial.
Board of Trade Quotations.
Review Of the Markets
Europe After Cuban Trade
The Stock Market Situation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
BIG BARGE SINKS

whaIebaek 12s Goes Down in Deep
Water During Gale on Lake su-
perior.
sault Ste Marie, Mich. Oct. 14.-The
whaleback barge 12s owned by the
United States Steel Corporation, was
sunk by collision with the steamer
Maunaloa in gale on Lake Superior
yesterday afternoon. The crew was
all rescued by the steamer and reached
here early today. The whaleback went
down in deep water and is total loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
STRIKERS SEEM HOSTILE.

Believed, However, After Cons'dera.
tion They Will Accept Proposition.
Philadelphia, Oct. 14.-Dispatches
from the anthracite coal region indi-
cate the strikers do not take kindly to
the arbitration plan proposed by the
presidents OF the coal carrying roads.
Notwithstanding, the apparent hostil-
ity to the plan OF settlement, the be-
lief is probable In coal circles that af-
ter a few days reflection. considering
the sentiment, the strikers who are
anxious to return to work will influence
the majority OF those charged with
handling the strikers side Of the ques-,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
WILL THE MINERS
ACCEPT THE PLAN?
Now Rests With Mitchell and His Men To End
The Strike That DistresseS the Nation

Proposition of the Operators is Not Entirely Satisfactory But
the Desire to the Conflict May Lead Them to Accept
Belief That the End of the Strike Only Few
DAYS off-NIitchell Refuses to Make Statement
and It is Probable a Convention of the Mine
Workers Will Soon Be Called.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
ca,tro said to ns victorious.

Puerto Cabello, Oct. 14.AccorddnG
to official reports received here the batr
tie fought between the Venexsulana
revolutionists and the forces Of Pre1f-g
dent Castro near La Victoria resulted
in a complete victory for the GoveIn-s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
Seat Of Venezuela Government
Transferred Because Of the
Revolutionists
LOCATION IS NOW UNKNOWN
Proximity Of the Enemy 10 Caracas
and the Critical Situation in Whick
Castro and His Troops Are Piacsd
Makes Removal Of the Capital Adj
visabls.

Williamstead, Oct. 1.-THE govefn-
ment Of Venezuela, owing to the fear
that the revolutionists might make an
attack on Caracas and in view OF the
fact that Vice President winente Come
erz left that city yesterday with all the
troops available to reinforce President.
Castro, has been transferred to thu
| provisional capitaY of Venezuela inl
the Guaxpurn district, surrounding
Losteques, without any town or village
being stipulated as headquarters Of tho
ministers.
Consequently the seat of the govern
ment may be in railroad car or iii
some other place unknown to the gen-
eral public. The Venezuelan govern
ment was also actuated in this matter;
by the desire not to reply to the ques-
tions Of foreign ministers, who have
been daily asking for redress as q ~
suit of injuries inflicted on the per-
sons or properties Of citizens Of coin-
tries which they represento The --latest
news from Lavictoria, where very Inn
portant engagement began M6nday
morning between the army president.
Castro and the forces commanded by
Generals Matos, Mendoza, Peraloxa and
Rivera, stated that Castro was SUR
rounded by revolutionists and his spost-5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-14
No str;no. 10 I Il. Proposition.

90 no SxFJH9t 20 SH08 H08PTUpUvNIUu'
New York, Oct. 14.-President Baer
arrived in New York from Philadelphia
today. He said he was here to attend
& the regular weekly meeting of the