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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
ADVANCE CROWD HAS ARRIVED,
Springfield Filled With Delegates
and Candidates for Convention.

Springfield. Ill. June 15.-Evidence of the
interest attaching to the Democratic State
Convention to ne held Tuesday were mani
up with candidates, State committeeman
and delegates.
The early arrivals indicate a record-bresk-
ing attendance. Seldom have so many poll
ticians come to the city two days before
the convention. No caucuses were attempt
ed tonight. but tomorrow promises to be
a busy day for the candidates. Practically
all the delegates except the Cook County
contingent will arrive tomorrow.
Lawrence B. Stringer of Lincoln. who has
been chosen for temporary chairman of
the committee. was among the early ar
rivals. Candidates already on the scene
arc j. L. Pickering of Springfield and
Luther NJ. Dearborn of Chicago rivals for
the Supreme Clerk nomination.; Frank Orr
van. and George w. F'underburk of Spring
field, candidates for Appellate Court clerk
ship in the Third District
ID. j. Hogan of Geneva. and W. L.
Mounth of Carlinyille. chairman and sec
retary, respectively; ]. Frank Robinson
OF Virginia. and Charles W., Ferguson Of
Rockford, are the first arrivals of the
State Central Committeeman.
Other prominent politicians on hand are:
M. F. Keegan, Danville; Frank Crum.
Palmyra. Herbert a. Perry. Waiter Man
ming, W. B. Davis, Leon Orr and W. b
Badget, all of Mount Sterling; W. K. Whit
field. States Attorney of Moultrie county,
and Tanner WilbankS of Chicago. The
Mount Sterling crowd Will be supplemented
by forty enthusiasts. who will arrive early
tomorrow morning.. to boost Frank Orr's
candidacy.
Special trains will bring in other delega-
tions from all over the State.
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nois, with the exception of the Twenty
fifth Congressional District. where James
Lingle. an opposing candidate. lives: and in
addition Pickering instructions have been
given or assurances Of support have come
from Fulton. McDonough, Knox, Hancock.
10 Davies. Whiteside,- Lee. La Sale.
Peoria, Tazewell, Mclean. Livingston.
Logan and Stephenson. from among the
northern counties OF the State.
For the nomination of a candidate for
State Treasurer few names have been men
toned and no avowed candidate is in the
field. The country delegates want Pickering
for Supreme Clerk and have left TO Cook
County the choice of a candidate for Treas
urer. If t.at county should desire the honor
Joseph Solomon of Duauoin and Chicago. 4
prominent merchant and well-known DEM
ocrat, has been suggested for the treasury
ship and the Cook County contingent may
fasten upon him for their candidate.
Cook County Is looked to for the candi-
date for State Superintendent of Public In
structiOn. although several estimable edu-
Gators from the country have been men
toned for the place. Among the names
coupled with this nomination are T. c.
Clendenin. Superintendent of the Cairo
schools: Superintendent Bliss Of Jefferson
County and Superintendent Moore OF Greene
County
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Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of Father
Fenlon's Ordination to Priest
hood Is Celebrated.
RECEIVES A GIFT OF $500.
Annual Confirmation Day at st.
Bridget's Father Ayl-
ward Recites First
Mass.

81. Bridget's Church had a double cele-
hration yesterday. 1t marked the thirty
NTH anniversary of Father Fenton's ordi-
nation to the priesthood and was also the
annual confirmation day in that parish.
At the conclusion of the 1880 o'clock mass
Father Fenlon received a gift from his
practitioners, In the form Of purse con-
tanning $500 A presentation speech was de-
nvered by Joseph P. Hsrtnett as follows:
Dear Father Fenlon-This is, indeed, q
joyous day to you, as 1t is most glad
some one to us, your children of St Bridg-
cts Parish, who, with heartfelt praise to
the giver Of all good. thank him for per-
r1.tting US to celebrate with you this. the
thirty-ffth anniversary of your ordination
20 the holy priesthood
Mr.. Hartnett then spoke of the happy re-
latiors between Father Fenlon and his
flock during the formers ministry of st.
Bridgets. and in conclusion asked him to
accept the token Of the appreciation of the
members OF the parish. assuring him that
1t was but a trifie, compared with that
wealth of esteem, affection reverence and
love which they hold for him.
Father Fenlon was deeply affected by the
demonstration In his honor and could
scarcely voice his appreciation.
ordained to ' the priesthood Saturday, eeie-
brated bis first mass at the 1870 celebration
at ST. Bridget's.
In the afternoon the confirmation class
of 200 girls and boys received the sacra-
ment from Archbishop Kain. The children
marched from the parochial school to the
church and were viewed by q large crowd
of people, among, which were parents and
friends of the little ones.
All day yesterday Father Fenlon was
being congratulated by members of his
parish and admiring friends There was
continuous stream Of visitors pouring into
the parochial residence and the venerable
priest was kept busy shaking hands.
The committee which secured the purse
for Father Fenlon was composed of the fol-
lowing:
The Reyerends Thomas J. Walsh, Patrick
J. Carney and Albert B. Gass, NJ. J. Connor
i. d. Kennedy, William H. O'Brien. ]. p.
Hartnett, John ]. O'Connor, John OBrien,
Thomas Mulvihiil John V. Ott Mrs. NJ.
MCGOWAN, Miss Mamie Early and Mrs. A,
d.. Butler.
The first three were named as Father
Tenlou'st assistants.
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White Goods
III Rs6NcsG Prices.

100 pieces Plain Imported Persian
Lawns. reduced from l5c 10 Ice.
90 pieces Figured Swiss Lappetts, re-
duced from 15c TO 10c.
100 pieces India Dimities, in small
checks and wide stripes, reduced from
15c to 1Oc.
duccd from csc to 15c-
40 pieces Imported India Dimities, in
small and medium checks, reduced from
soc to 1Sc.
90 pieces of Striped and Figured I'M
ported Madras, reduced from 35c to
25c.
10 pieces of Heavy Mesh Mercerizpd
Oxfords, reduced from 4Oc to 25c.
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Thereupon they pledged him their support
ton the solid delegation from the State Of
Illinois. This was a welcome assurance TO
Mr.. Roosevelt, naturally. though he may
have secretly doubted the ability of the
committee to keep its promises. The MEM
bers of the committee returned to Illinois
elated over the success of their trip and In
announcement appeared in the editorial
columns of the Inter Ocean to the effect
that the Republicans of Illinois would sup
port Theodore Roosevelt against all ri
walls for the head Of the national ticket
three years later.
This editorial pronunciamento caused
scarcely a ripple upon the surface of local
politics. TIE Mckinley leaders saw in it
the hand of Governor Yates but it in no
for one moment their ability to swing the
State delegation for Fairbanks when the
time should come,-no matter what the Gov
ernor and his friends might do.
Thus matters drifted along until the fol-
lowing September. when suddenly. like a
bolt from 1,i,,, clear sky. came the assassina- @
Roosevelt became President OF the United
States 1t is needless to mention here the
] tratcd T by President eS McKinIev's TF5f Te tragic
death. The Fairbanks candidacy went out,
as does a candle when it encounters
generally conceded that President Roose-
yeit would be nominated TO succeed himself
without opposition.
DAWES WAS SACRIFICED
To PROVE MACHINES POWER.
Governor Yates and his friends were not
slow to take advantage of the changed sit
uation. They. hurried to Washington and
let the new President understand that they
wanted their share of the patronage. They
claimed that they had cast their fortunes
with him at a time when to champion his
cause meant to provoke fight and they de-
manded that such zeal and fidelity should
be appropriately rewarded. The President
heard their claims. but almost froze the
marrow in their bones when he called on
them to prove that they were not -four
flushing when they promised him the vote
tion.
support" said Mr.. Roosevelt. but how am
/ to know that you can deliver anything?
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ilSie' 49,
Is it not a fact that the Mckinley people
control the situation in Illinois?''
The Governor and his friends realized at
once that they must take up the challenge
which the President had thrown down. So
Mr.. Lorimer. who was selected as their
spokesman. said to Mr. Roosevelt:
we will give. you demonstration of our
power. There is Charles G. Dawes, a pro-
candidate for the United States Senate
from Illinois. We will bring out Congress
man Hopkins S fb as an am 0Pposing senatorial
The President agreed TO be governed in
the distribution Of Illinois patronage by the
result of the test which Lorimer. proposed.
In the meantime he promised to be strictly
neutral as between the factions, and he
faithfully kept his word. Dawes was an
kins was named for the Senate by vote
OF two TO one. At present Mr. Roosevelt is
not In any doubt as to which faction of
Illinois Republicans is in the ascendency.
INDEPENDENT VOTE MAY
TURN VICTORY TO DEFEAT.
Governor Yates and those who train with
him are en- top of the hay stack at this
writing. They will hold Illinois in line for
Roosevelt until the crack of doom. even
though Mark Hanna should be a candidate
against him. Yet Mr.. Hopkins himself
probably realizes that the friendship of the
Governor is a handicap rather than a help
IN ms hght Tor the Legislature. Governor
Yates is not popular, and the opposition to
the machine in politics is an ever growing
quaint ty in this state
II the Democrats make no mistake at
Springfield this week the ticket they nomi-
nate may receive the support or the inde-
pendent voters next November and be
elected. This probably would mean a
Democratic majority in the Legislature and
the election of Democrat TO succeed VIII
liam E. Mason in the United States Senate.
In the light of the facts herein set forth
1t Is not strange that unusual interest is
manifested In the approaching meeting OF
the Illinois Democi ary at Springfield.
CONTESTS IN CONVENTION
OVER STATE OFFICES.
Interest is centered in the nomination OF
the candidate for Clerk of the Supreme
Court. This fight has resolved itself into
contest OF ]. L. Pickering of Springfield
against the field. Friends of Pickering
claim he Will have the united support of the
delegates from Central and Southern ILL
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

Miss Rebecca ] Taylor, who dis
missed from the War Department because
Of an attack on the admin 'tration. demands
reinstatement and threatens TO enter court
with her case.
new uniform has been approved by the
Secretary OF War for the United States
Army, which substitutes a knickerbocker
for the long pantaloon and elahorates on the
khaki style Of dress for campaign service.
The Secretary of the Interior has upheld
decision of the Dawes Commission that
the white wives of Cherokee Indians who
were married before the Indians were re-
admitted to citizenship must be enrolled.
Growth Of the Missouri State University
IS shown in the annual report of the Beard
of Curators to Governor DOckery.
Consent has been given for the construc-
ton of oil storage tanks on Spindletcp hill
at Beaumont Tex.
The commercial telegraphers of Chicago
have organized a union under the American
Federation OF Labor. The railway teleg-
raphers promise their moral and financial
support
Genfo NJ. Bambertson. a prominent lawyer
and politician of Lincoln. Neb., died sud-
denly In Chicago yesterday. He was As
Eistant Secretary OF the Treasury under
President Harrison.
An agreement has been reached between
Mayor Reed of Kansas City and the Metro
politan Street Railway Company by which
the city is to act as the corporations tax
agent and settle all obligations with State,
county and city for per cent Of the COM
pany'3 gross receipts.
Two sharp earthquake shocks were felt in
Oregon Saturday night.
The japanese exhibit at the St. Louis
Worlds Fair promises 10 surpass all pre-
vious efforts and rival that of any Euro
pean nation.
The Democrats Of Illinois viii meet in
State Convention at Springfield Tuesday.
Wall street stocks show growing strength
and securities Of all kinds remain firm,
though there is lack of speculation.
The United States Government IS making
test of the usefulness of oil as fuel for
naval vessels with satisfactory results.
Henry Watterson delivered the address at
the annual exercises of the Tippecanoe
Battlefield Association.
Miss Isabel Irving win appear as Vir-
ginia Carvel in THE Crisis" under tho
management of James X. Hackett. next
season.
The Right Reverend Mgr. Mooney IS rot
an asp!rant for Archbishop Ccrrigan's
place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
BLUMBERG KAHN MARRIAGE.
Ceremony Performed by Rabbi Sale
at Planters Hotel.

Joseph Blumberg of Chicago and Miss
Minnie Kahn of No. 5252A Delmar boule-
ward were married at the Planters Hotel
last night by the Reverend S. Sale. The
ceremony was attended only by the rela-
tives and intimate friends Of the contract
ing parties. At the close of the ceremonies
CONGRATULATIONS were offered to the bride
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
Women's Vests. Drawers and Union Suits.

Vests, cotton and
Isle, low n e c k, no
sleeves, high neck with
or without sleeves, in
white and e cru, lsc
each.
Vests, cotton and Isle,
low neck, no sleeves,
high neck, long or short
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

and bridegroom and a wedding supper was
served.
Meyer Blumberg of New York and Miss
Gussie Kahn of Kansas City were the at
tendants. Music was furnished by Miss
r. Folk and Miss Bessie Altheimer Mr.
and Mrs. Blumberg departed for Wisconsin
resorts on a late train last night Before
returning they will visit the principal At
lantic watering places.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Situation in local politics.
Big st. Louis financial growth reviewed.
Dedication of Jewish Cemetery on Lalue
road.
Celebration and confirmation at st. Brid-
gets.
Controversy in Maplewood School Board
The number OF Sunday Worlds Fair site
visitors reduced because of threatening
weather.
Frank Wenzel in a fit of insanity, at
tempts to kill father and mother.
{: Death of A II. Breen, formerly mem
Der of St. Louis Volunteer Fire Depart
ment.
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Women's and Children's Knit Wear.

A purchase of salesmen's samples on sale to-day
at Is 70 less than regular prices.
Chidrens Vests, low neck or high, also panta-
lettes and drawers. iOc each.
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building. Flooded at Pleasant Hill.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pleasant Hill. ILL.,, June 15-The heaviest
rain ever known in this section visited
Pleasant Hill at HAS to-day, lasting an
hour. Sidewalks were washed out. cellars
flooded and fences and other property bad
ly damaged. The residence Of w. E. House
was flooded, the water being about six
inches deep IN the carpets The storm
was accompanied by wind and hail
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

sleeves, and knee draw
ers, 25c each.
Vests, Knee Drawers
and Union Suits, cot
ton and Isle, vests in
low neck, no sleeves,
high neck, long or short
sleeves, price, 35c each
garment or 5 for Sl.o0.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

Cambria, umbrella lawn
founce, with embroidered
edge, 9Sc.
With lawn fiounce, trimmed
with insertion and edge,
S1.io.
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important Purchase of
Rias,lsIsiy afsso1aleiy tias Msse White Waists

New Yorll's foremost maker of fine garments
only. The latest models long and elbow
sleeves, the new crush stocks, trimmed with
fine Swiss embroideries and Valenciennes laces.
Some have beautifully embroidered fronts
six styles, open front or back-sizes S2 to A.
One style is almost wholly of fine insertions
and tiny tucks with embroidered strip down the
'front.'
Regular Retail Price, ST. so to $1,000.
Monday Sale Price, 80 5O to So.oo.
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ess,ss One aojs re Muslin Underwear.

To-day we will open up the entire balance of
$500 -,,,,s,;rs made I'D for the June sale. Fol-
lowing are just few sample prices:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
High Class
Washable Fabrics
For Midsummer Wearing.

TUT NI0SuWmeT wearing.
French Duck
Has high vogue for tailor dresses and
Skirts-all the good shades-blues. nat
ural linen. hunters green, black-many
more-2S inches, Soc
MerCeriZed Chambray,
Solids and stripes, as pretty as silk. 2S
inches, 25c.
Crepe de Moussetine,
Embroidered with brilliant silk motifs:
all the ditficult-to-find shades are here.
20 inches, 45c.
Cotton Grenadine,
In all the linen shades: black. white.
greens and so on-29 inches, 4Oc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
Corset Covers.

c,,; ,ai, low neck | Cambria, Torchon lace, Csc:
l0c Nansook, ,Torchon edge and
Cambria embroidery 1oc. insertion beading and rib
Nairsook French style 1oc bou oSc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

Cuba is undergoing the perils of a finan-
cial crisis and serious troubles on account
Of the large number of idle men are antici-
pated.
King Edward is suffering from chill, ac
companied by symptoms Of lumbago. and
was unable to attend the church parade at
Aldershot yesterday. The attack is attrib-
uted to his long stav outdoors during the
torchlight tattoo.
NJ. Santos -Dumont tweaked an English
mans nose and invited him to send a second
TO arrange for a duel. Cards were ex-
changed, but the second did not appear at
the appointed time The aeronaut was Of
Tended by remarks concerning the mutila
tion of his balloon in the Crystal Palace.
Lord Francis Hope. divorced husband of
May Yohe, is engaged to marry his cousin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
Drawers.

Good mus1ins, nicely Cambria umbrella STYLE
tucked 2Oc henstltcped nounce' -'c.
With tlcke and rufie of embroidery, soc.
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$50 White Shirt Waist Suits

Reduced from $1,000 to $500. Fine white lawns,
skirts and waists trimmed with Swiss embrod-
cries, Valenciennes laces and strappings.
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100 White Pique Skirts

Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 Latest side
plated style. walking length 80 to "A inches
-piease remember that there are but 100 in all.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16

HudEiiHc AhtSIlASehcc.
Lizard, June 15.-Passed: Minnehaha,
New York, for London.
st. Johns Newfoundland, June 15-Ar-
rived: Corean, Glasgow and Liverpool, for
Halifax, Novia Scotia, and Philadelphia.
London, June 15-Sailed: Menominee,
New York.
Naples June 14.-Sailed: Cambroman
(from Genoa). Boston.
Gibraltar June 15.-Sailed: Aller, from
Genoa and Naples. New York.
Queenstown. June 15.-Sailsd: Umbria
Cfrom LIVERPOOL, New York.
Southampton, June 15.-Sailed: Koenigen
Iuize Qrom Bremen). New York.
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PettiCoatS.

With handsomely tucked
umbrella founce, Sl.50.
We quote only a few
prices simply as an indica-
ton of the great values TO
be had this week, beginning
to-day.
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Gowns.

SrrnIic. or higb-reck CAM With tucked yoke, hem
brio, embroidery and inser- stitched ruffie' ooc
TONS OF nice soft muslin, Beautiful ca,nbrc at 73c
4Sc. and nansooks 9Sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-06-16
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS TO MEET
IN STATE CONVENTION TO-DAY.

Springfield Will Be the Scene One of the Most Interesting P
cal Gatherings Held for Years-Reviva of Party Enthusiasm
Among Democrats Causes Speculation to Posi-
blity of Republican Defeat. l.z
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Some good sports were witnessed at the
A. o. H. games yesterday.
The Browns won the opening game from
Baltimore by a score OF to 4.
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A Sale of
Swiss Curtains
To-Day.
At 81 a pair.

An assortment of very dainty Swiss
ruftlcd Curtains, hemstitched,
At 81 pair.
Extra heavy Swiss Curtains. with the
desirable deep rulie and insertion i'll
Honitun and Renaissance etfects-this
is a great bargain
Sl.50 pair.
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Bonnets, Toques and Dress Hats.

All of our fine Dress Hats are included i'll tn
June sale at s off the marked price.
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Ss1ssiDs Ss2ss RsI1as' IN travelling listers.

shapes, loose or haif-ftted, adjustable belt, big
sleeves, unlined, regular price $3.50; reduced
to $3.50
Rain-proof Travelling Ulsters, invisible plaids,
English tweeds and Oxfords-all the desirable
shades, loose, tight or half-fitted backs-at
$12. 50 and Sl7 So
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Bedroom Sets.

Swiss Curtains. deep hemstitchcd ruff
fe. very deep floral border in blue, red.
green or yellow-to suit the room colGr
$l.65 and 2.25 pair.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-14
Temple School Matters.

Temple Texas, August 1s.-The school
board met yesterday and elected Mr.. W.
II. Newly as principal Of the Third
ward school There were a large num-
Der OF applicants for the place and Mr.,
Newby's name was recommended by tho
committee appointed recently TO look
into the election OF n principal, Mr..
Saunders, who was recently elected to
the position OF German teacher, notified
the board that he could not accept the
place and this position is now to be
flled The board have had consider
abe number OF changes to make this
year. but have all the places filled with
able teachers and n successful year OF
the schools is assured.
The city council held Its regulnr meet
ing yesterday afternoon and transacted
routine bualnoss. An ordinance covering
pedders Of all kinds of merchandise, ex-
copt country produce, was passed under
suspension OF the rules.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-14

X. FL. Hunter, who died near FlatonIa
Monday last, was born May /. 1918, at
C1rcleville, Ohio, and moved to Texas with
his parents in 1922 and settled where La
Porte now stands.
In 1885 R. H. Hunter Joined Captain
James Perry's company in General Ed
Burleson's regiment, who marched to San
Antonio and captured that place from the
MeMcans commanded by General Cos
After the surrender of the entire Mexican
command General Cos and his army were
paroled and sent under an escort out Of
Texas, This being accomplished Captain
Perry's company and the subject of this
sketch returned home
But when Santa Anna invaded %exas
and captured San Antonio, at The fan of
the Alamo in 1886, h. II. Hunter Joined
Captain John Birds company and started
to San Antonio and Joined General Hous-
toms command at Peach creek, Gonzales
county.
1t was here that General Houston learned
Of the fall Of the Alamo and the massacre
of that noble band of Texans under Bowie
and Crockett. General Houston now re-