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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01

m RAJoR CRoFooT, grand pro- M moter of all sorts and condi- 1W tons of schemes and enter
 prises to better his financial condition, entered his office the other morning, leaving the door open behind him. He had scarcely hung up his hat. when a woman stood before him. Like hashsof lightning he recognized his old time laundress-the old time when she used to do up his shirts and trust him for pay-and he realized that she had hunted him down at last and meant to collect a bill of about $5. One thrill shot through him, and then he was as cool as ice.
 { Madam, were you looking for the photographer or the corset makerr he Querfed.
 'TNo, sir" she replied; q am looking < for Major Crofoot, and have found him at last. Don't you remember me?"
 Really snow--why, really"-
 Don't you remember meY'
 'Is tt-can it be-is 1t possible that you are Mrs. Stubbfns?"
 T am Mrs. Stubbins. I am the wo- man you beat out of $aS60- for doing your laundry. have been on your trail over a year, and have run you to earth at last. want my money"
 "WelI, we'll, wellW exclaimed the major, as be held out his hand for a shake. Mrs. Stubbans, am thrice glad to see you. Only yesterdaya \ sent out to Dakota to try to find where you were located. You don't know how often have thought of you and your Kindness to me. For months and < months you were like mother to me. And have you just come on from the west7"
 tsBlarney!" she answered as she drew Herself up and pointed a finger at hiIa. "T am no longer a trusting. con- fldtrAg laundress, but have gone Ou the stage and got my eyes opened. am no longer Mrs. Nancy Stubbins but Miss Rosalie Cathcart. Caitiff come. down with the shekels or I will 4nakeat torr1d for thee."
 "And so you have gone on the stagei By George, what coincidence-what a coincidsnce! haveea three act play right here in my desk and was won dering where could find a woman to take the leading part. You have just the right figure-you look the part-your fortune is made. Right here, without going any further, offer you $1o0 per week. to take the role As I remarked before, what coin cidencev'
 "Mercurio, thinkest not to deceive mt with honeyed speech" artfully replied
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
How They Managed It.

Knocker-How on earth do you peo- ple escape with your life when you make public appearances with those voices of yours?
 Leader of Hamphat Quartette- We'll, you see, we go on and do com edy stunt first. We do horse play that's so much worse than our singing that about the time the audience is getting the eggs ready we sing and they think its good, by RaRtgaSt.lRalt ltlm2re
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
ADIRONDACK FIRES
Methods Used in Fighting These
 Destroyers of Forests.
low They Were Started-A Peculiar Story Told by State Ff~e Warden EmmOus-Heroism Displayed
 nv

The great Adirondack fires, which have just been extinguished by the aid of timely rain which came after & public meeting at Newcomb, N. Y., in which the people united their pray CTS for rain, have furnished an endless amount of thrilling incidents, acts of heroism and methods of fighting the fires. Some of the finest virgin forest preserves were burned over. Ten thou sand acres of the esta te of W. Seward Webb, around Nahasane, was swept over by the flames; Rockefeller's 60, 900 acres was two-thirds burned over; and
 property owned by the brotheT0 of Mayor Low, of New York, William c. Whitney, the St. Regis, Internation-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Do1nestics,

50 dozen large, heavy Turkish Towels regular price 17c each, sale price He each.
 All 121ac Towels at 1Oc each.
 Two light coored Calicoes regular price soc, closing out price 4c.
 All our dark Calicoes, have been ec, closing out price 4%c All 12Ac Percales, closing out sale 7c yard. Red Table Damask 15c yard, from 25c = 10 pieces Damask at 23c were 39 to 45c yard. 13 pieces Linen Damasks, were 50, 59 and COG closing out price 39c. ... Five pieces at 45c, from 75c. 16 pieces of finest Linen Damasks, goods cheap at $1, to close out 55c a yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.

25O Boys White Waists ruf1ed trimming, have been 25c each. .... Closing Out Price 121ac each 1000 boxes Letter Paper and Envelopes, regu- lar price 1Oc box. Sale Price 4c 25O large Pictures, 14x2O, value 25c, Closing Out
  1000 pounds of Candy, and Sc pound, never sold before less than 1Oc. All our best Candies, worth Soc pound, Clos ing Out Price. ce.............,.........15c 15c pound 76 Envelopes, good quality, we'll gummed, punches of 25 each, regular price 1Oc bunch BOG for lot; while they last will be sold for 5c for punches 75 envelopes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Otherwise a Work of Art

The Actor-Do you really think that, picture looks like me?
 The Soubrette-Yes; but have no other fault to find with it.-StraY Stories
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
RetrOthaI.

"She doesn't regard their engage ment as anything serious"
 "Why, I supposed he was her in- tended"
 HNC. or1v be~ pra+epSed 1-puck
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Give Others a Chance,

Don't expect everything; make some concessions to the other side. ~~AtchisoR Globe ... <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Groceries


 Challenge Milk Sc can. Eagle Milk 15c All best Teas, have been 65c q pound, closing out sale 39c pound. Best Coffee 35c, closing out sale 25c pound. Best Ginger Snaps 6c pound #l Fig Bars 10c a pound.
 Graham Crackers He pound All 15c Cookies lie pound 6c Prunes at pounds for 25c s #sa 15c Tomatoes 8 for 25c. 15c Peas, cans for 25c
 15c Corn, for 25c. 100 cans Pears, regular price 19c can cans for 25c. <, st Best Butter for 24c; hay been selling at SOc q 1Oc bag Table Salt was 1Oc selling out price 4c q bag. slades Spices 7c box, A pound, from 10c. N 1000 yards all Silk Ribbons to be sacrificed at B. A. 5, ' and Sc a yard. All must go. Torchon Laces wide and heavy, at Sc a yard from 5c at 4c yard, from Sc; at 1c yard, from and 4c; at Pc yard from 5c H Other fine Laces, Galloon Bands etc, 20 and 25c at 1Oc yard.
 Beautiful Medallion Bands, have been 40 to 5oc, at 15 and 2Oc yard 6OOO wards fine Hamburgs, good strong Bdgings,@ v not the cheap sort at g. and Sc yard; just half price. W
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Cloaks, Suits, etc.

Have got 37 Suits left. All new goods, which will $25
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
19 New Silk Coats.

Half regular price. Twenty-Five Ladies' Walking Skirts; this seasons productions at Half Price,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Wash Goods.

One Tuxedo cords, regular price 15c yard, sale price 9c.
 One mercerized Cheviots, short lengths, regu- lar price 29c, sale price 9c a yard.
 All 15c Ginghams 9c yard.
 All our 1Oc Ginghams 6z4c a yard. All our 25c Ginghams and Madras 12Ac yard. 5000 yards fancy White Goods short lengths, regular price 25c, sale price 10c yard 1000 yards, including all our best fancy White goods have 25 to Soc yard to close 15c yard. Silk Ginghams 22hc yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
Hosiery.

Lot of Ladies' Fancy Hose were 25 to 50c to close 1Oc pair. ts..-
 Lot of Children's Hose, have been 1Oc pair, to close pairs for 25c.
 One Ladies' Lace Iisle Hose, regular price 25c, closing sale 1212c
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-01
The GRAND
 PROMOTER
His l-auDdTess Calls and Makes
 a Collection.

m RAJoR CRoFoOT, grand pro- M moter of all sorts and condt-
 NV tons of schemes and enter - rnrAsac An heANor his finn ncial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13
<. N. Brooks & Co.

Sell the beet ness underwear IN
the city az reasonable prices. 1851
"a ave. Arcade bldg. -
Dr. Haleomh haa resumed his dental
rFactles. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13
nnEEEnzEsaHuuEapsaEAnSn
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
SAN PARKS ANn AIS kINn

Seattle NeVs I3. faeA
Ediior. Tho star There are Heme
mightV mtcresuug suEEestieus m
YOUR editorial sc yesterday GA sam
tatka the New York hher loader.
The Indictment amt punishment ot
Parks mas have it's limited nflu.
enee m detcriue a teW other mcu
ffou plaSlag che part Of Parks but
the motives chat prom pt men 60 en-
trust theit b~aiuass to such men as
Parks via remain With vs. while
lonreR
Neither the nntoa that Parks f,sb.
bed nos the huiiacta be hfackmail-
81, we're blind 10 what VAS FoinE
on
Honest. werklnemgn a4id Yes
Parks g graner hut tn fiNt NrHts
h. has had wuNea Increased frulu
Ss.aa ~ Stao DAY fnt 2h.aae meul
lu tN4se TIVE sentences Suu have
stated the Ereltest curse ~ Amer
team ciNl ME. Nlas The Willingness
uf people. individually au8 aailaer
lively t. tHust men with important
puhlHc responsibilities not because
thct nossras 9reuF ani honest char
astcrs but because they eRn ~ made
the toots. either through ~ tkneas
of disNaeaiys GO advance thr inter
ests 81 special sets ~ men at the
eNpehsa of the whola people
l74f q ieacu special interests to-
sethsg and you have a power against
WhUh che VIII OF The Whole proplr
seldom asserts itself aucressmily. for
the nass ~ men are passive. while
special interests are active ana ~
Escsaive, ushtlnE every inch ZOE Fd
xantaEe. and yieliIng ouly when
completely defeated and then only
FOR limited tlme Go Fafhcr new
strength for "a rtgah encounter
A political PARTY q seiuHhncss ar-
NaniH~1 for business Not core
porsrs Guard cenid be mustered
into a rarty Is advance amy ethical
prinripie. Faftas invariably rep
rescnt the STRUGGLE for supremacy
between two selfish Interests. and
each evprn8a its energies In trying
q convince the people that the other
une = black
The character 81 the men vham
people TRUST Is q very fair evidence
% the character ~ the peopic thrm-
SELVES. show ue community that
cxAlts the sordiA and I wal revett
people last VIII be worked ca "a
Finish hy the men whnm they eNait
They want q taui for thaiF own
purposes and the fnoi VII b. found
SHARP enough 30 cut them for their
PAINS
Parks was good enough for the
iahorers, Sod .ueuah far fhe ern-
rtaYsgs aua ~ usea them BOTH
They rsapHt what their Nnptaitv
had snwu the poisoned eha4ce came
haet f1 their ouu NHs
Taxi q rearHs maunfehauk. 4 man
whose HEa bas 30 deai bat lhe flesh
pots crown hiu lWshf market place.
and you corrupt eFsfg boy that SEES
tt Your sohrets. Nuur churches
vii net avail if rauug utru are
taught, ~ che ahfeet lesson ~ pub
lie cxamrle. gbaf move but fhe aut-
der - fortune secures the mastery.
and haars she palm alone"
The weakness ~ popular action IN
i8hur ar.guiEr tton ard cat - e TIES
IN the natlen that anything - wssa4
emaeeh la nzrsaie. % it emily SERVES
far the time being. the ccannualeal
or political intereat - the class e.
b specially benefited.
L
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13

Tts sfearnaT Rertisnd Cart Tfennas
- re Alaska Commercial cnrarauF
sailed last niNhs far Tn@a ard rna-
iasks Ths Portland uffi proceed e
1.aayvnilsh. there 20 take an tNo tsna
% roa1 fef shs Arnuiia mEzn - tsnxa
Shs wAl aian take fse sanH ~ auunsfes
~ tha "a ne company. with the ex.
eeptnia - ths regular ear - the mall
steamers. Which = cree a MONTH
rHxa wlii - Isolated TITS winter. as
On former years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13
SURE cuhe FoR PILES

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching. this form. a. well az
Blind. bleeding or fr0trudlng Piles
are cured By nr. Ho-snn- kos Pile
Remedy. stops itching and bleed
ing. Ahaarha tumors. soc q Jar. at
Druggists. or sent by mall. Treatise
free. Write me about your case. Dr.
Bosanko. Philadelphia. ia. Tor sale
at the Quaker Drug Co, 1913 First
avenue. Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13

Tne marriage cf Henry r wits.
n t74 san mining wzAms nrti Miss
Mary MeEir0y. Vas sniefanlzea last
ee~diHw ut ths Residence ~ the
brides nsather. only relatives being
present. Rev. Father Hlta. G. = =
r. ofNcEated. Air wills b. a pfaru=
trent msnfng operator - TslNsan
rna vas formerly manager ~ the
Dawson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13
Eastern College Of Painless
Dentistry
Second and Pike. Masonic Tesnpi
Building.

This Il net a college FOR Etedauta--
uaua arp employed of admitted Our
stan ~ c0nppas8 % NeMa1Nts ~ Atats
- tlaftrurc. who come here tut per re l
fhsrneriNra fn eur HgteutliiC 40 tuV4a
The college fees - skilled dentiste. Who
cusne here 10 learn oar Hgstersa. 10 iasa
EefV moderate prtras This - kha only
piara IN aeattih where an 3 nslipteiy
painless preparation u used j. " \
errfet ruethnd known and un@1 hY Us
only De not be mfsiod ~ thoee who
ferata In our vicinity ~ nroHt ~ cur
reputation. our rficea are thg ioWesi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13

Ere. Want Ads
See Classified page for Frse wans
Ads.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-11-13

Dancing sehcol. Pref. Wilson'S.
Ranks hail. Pike street and FInh
avenue. 80
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Misses and Children
Coats.
Colored and Black
Dress Goods.

Here is where bargains reign
supreme. The assortment con-
tains all the popular weayes, in
eolors, too, that please everybody.
II you contemplate buying a
wooden dress now is the time to do
so as we are determined to reduce
this line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Silk and Satteen
Petticoats.

Big reduction on all black mer
cerized and Silk Petticoats.
l lot Ladies' Colored Mercerized
Petticoats, worth 81 and 81 so,
this sale 75c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Monte Carlos and
Raglans.

Magnificent garments and ex-
elusive models, offered at
The $3.50 and $25 Coats at SIS
The SIS Monte Carlos go at $40
Sl2 30 and Sl4 Raglans. at 81 so
Sl5 Raglans. 90 at SO so
SlI 90 Raglans, go at $12
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11

were sold ~
| Sc. now 4c |
New Dee Skin
Il Jeans Pants |
worth Ell pair. |
K this sale 6Os |
/ Sc yard wide |
Il Brown |
L Domestic al |
| 4c I'd |
| LII i
| Domestic. /
| yard wide, al
| only 3tc. |
| 81
ICOtton Checks
| Good one
at only 3e Sd
-------------
1 7c
ICottOn Cheeks
| during sale
at only Sc I'd
| l0c
| Shirting
| Cheyiots at
| Tie.
1 l0c
| Hickory
| Shirting heavy
| at Sic
-
| Brown aud
| Blue Denims,
| extra good.
at only l0c I'D.
| l2%c
| Jeans,
| good ones,
| at l0c
| SO so
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Shoe Department.
BARGAINS GALORE.

l lot $50 pairs Ladies Shoes,
sizes 3 to 8. worth 81 to 81 90,
this sale 65c.
/ lot Women's Kangaroo Calf.
fleece lined, solid, worth $l.25,
going at 81.
l lot Childs Oil Grain, solid,
sizes to 8, worth 75c, only 5Oc.
l lot Children's and Misses
Kid Shoes, button or lace, worth
81 to 81 so, at 76c.
l lot Ladies' Juliets, Colonials
and Felt Lined Shoes. worth 81 80
at 81 90.
| lot Ladies' Felt Lined Shoes,
worth So, at 81 80.
! lot Baby Shoes, sizes 3 to 8,
a, 15:.
! lot Ladies' Shoes, odds ard
ends, in Cri'. C. s.. o. H., balls.
sizes 3tr S rth $l.50, at 81.
Hot Rove Kip Bools, sizes IL
to -, 10, at 81.
500 pa, Mems Plain. Coin and
0 NJ. toe shoes. in vici, Kanga-
roo Calf Elk Skin, etc, the 81
kind, ~ 81 go.
The s. 30 kinds at 81 %.
The Bostonian, s)ld regularly
at SO so, at 81. rs.
All sizes solid, all shape toe'
the best shoe on earth at III oO,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Most StupendOus
CLEARANCE SALE.
Ever ATTEMPTED i'm ArdmOre.
Ever Attempted in Ardmore

IL. begin Stock Reducing Sale.
farreaching lis effects.
all lines special
it to its normal condition Everything clean
bought right the right
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Grand Reduction in Silk Department.

piece Black Satin Duchess p inches
wide worth al 90, az 75c.
piece Black Satin Duchess. % inches
wide worth 81 25 at only 81 CO.
Good qualify Black Taffeta Silk at this
sale only soc
36'inch Black Taffeta, extra good one,
at only 81 90.
27.ibch Black Cashmere Taifeta Silk.
10 this sale az 81 90.
Brainerd & Armstrong Cas q inch
Guaranteed Taffetas. the best wsarers ON
earth, at only 81 90.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11

Hose Supporters.

Childs Ideal Supporter, only l0c.
Ladies' snap on. Black Cat Supporter, 25c
JUST RECEIVED-All the new things
in Ginghams, Oxfords. Ballston Cords,
Swiss Pluerieties. Mercerized Borege, Sill
ca, etc. for waists, dresses, etc Ask to
see them while stock is complete They
are truly the latest ideas
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11

piece only Black Peau de Sole Silk
worth 81 co. at 75c.
pieces Black Peau De Sole Silk, q
inches wide. worth Sl.25 at only s10O.
piece Black Peau de Sole Silk, y
inches wide. worth 81 so at 81 25.
piece % inch Black Peau de Sole Silk,
worth 800, at only 81 so
2l-lnch Black Striped Taffeta Silk for
waist or skirt. worth ~ 90. at Use.
Black Brocade Satin. worth S5c. at zoe.
"A and 27iucb Black Taffetas, worth
35c and 81 90. az 75c yd.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Hosiery.


Outsizes-BoyB' Leather Stock
ings, Black Tat brand, and the
best wearers on earth al 25c.
Childs' and Misses Black Cat
Hose, worth 35 and 4Oc. at 25c.
Misses Fine or Extra Heavy
Ribbed Hose al IL 1-2c.
Misses Heavy Ribbed Hose
At s 13c.
Ladizs Fleece Lined Hose at
Is and 25c.
Ladies' Fancy Hose, Isle thread
worth 75c. at Soc,
Ladies Fancy Lisle Hose, worth
81 50, at 75e.
Ladies Black Cat brand Hose,
mere rizsd. al shades, worth iOc,
at rs.
| Table Linen--To oWels.
5s 10. tl-achsd Damask. 25c
64 10. bleached Damask, worth
soc. at 40.
81 in. Pure Linen, half bleeched
Table Damask, worth 40c. at 25c.
10 in. half bleaehed Damask 5Oc
Good Turkey Red Damask,
worth 25c, at IL l 2c.
Honeycomb Towels, worth Ste,
at Sc each.
Honeycomb Towels. large ones,
worth Zoe each. at only l5c pair.
Large Turkish Bath Towels,
at 10c each.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-01-11
Clothing.

Nothing reserved. Special clear
ance prices prevail.
Table No. l. We offer Serges,
Cheviots, Check Cassimeres. etc.
worth $5 and Sc, choice at 1915
Table No 2, worth 81 so to
S. so, at 1915
Table No. 8. worth $40. your
choice for Sc 80
Table No. 4, worth SIS and $l6,
your CHOICE for S11 80
Mems Overcoats-
Worth sl7 so at S12 so
j. Worth $l5 0G at $11 so
Worth 5000 at SO 90
Worth $500 at SO. so
Worth SS 80 to 50 50 at $5..75
Worth $500 at SO so
Boys Oyercoats-
The So 90 kind at 81 so
The $500 kind at 81 90
The 81 so kind at 50 20
The $500 kind at 81 80
The $500 kind at 50 90
The $500 kind at 81 rs
Mems Hose.
IS dozen Mems Black and Tan
Half Hose, worth l5c, only 8 l-3c,
Mems Good Grey Hose at Sc,
or 6 for 25c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
BRITISH EMBASSY WILL
SUMMER At NEWPORT
Secretary Raikes Returns From His
Vacation in Europe.

Arthur s. Raikes, first secretary of
the British embassy, has resumed his
official duties here after an absence OF
four months abroad He returned on
the Cedric and came at once to Wash
ington, entering again upon the course
Of embassy business yesterday.
Early in December Mr.. Raikes depart
ed from Washington and went directly
to his home in London. Il stayed there
but a short time" said he yesterday
afternoon, and then went to Italy and
Rome for couple of months. Return
ing then to England I stayed there for
the balance OF my vacation There is
really nothing more to be said of my
trip"
Secretary Rail<es was asked regard
ing the summer plans for the embassy.
The embassy will be again located al
Newport for the summer" said he. The
exact date for taking up quarters there
has not yet been determined, as It will
depend upon the plans Of the ambassa-
dor. When the ambassador and Lady
Herbert go abroad for the summer. early
in June, the transfer Will take place"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Recital by EdOuard DeReszke.

The appearance of Edouard DeReszke
and the Metropolitan Opera House Or
chestra at Chase's Theater next Fri
day afternoon at 2:I5 will bring together
d large and fashionable audience Mr.
DeReszke is probably the most popular
member of the Grau company, and has
sung in nearly every opera house of
Europe and America. This will be his
first appearance in America in concert.
and he will have the advantage of
choosing his own songs Mr. De-
Reszke's vocal work is not only
notable for its marvellous tone. but
also for its exquisite color.
Among the numbers which he is 20
sing Friday will be an aria from La
Juive," serenade from The Damnation
Of Faust" and a Denza number The
Metropolitan opera House orchestra,
with J. 5. Duss as conductor, IS regarded
as one OF the finest orchestral organf-
cations in the world It's members are
said to be the highest salaried orches-
trail players now before the public.
Nathan Franko. for many years concert
master of the orchestra, has exercised
the greatest care in the selection of his
musicians and has insisted upon having
none but the best artists obtainable-
The orchestral numbers Friday are tC
be two movements from Tschaikowsky' )
symphonic Pathetique. - the overture to
William Tell" the dance suite from
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Dispatches received in the city yester-
day announced that movement is On
foot to make the next Republican ma
tionaI convention. in addition 10 its reg
uIar functions. a celebration of the If
tieth anniversary Of the birth Of the
party. The dispatches came from De
troit, which city is striving to set the
convention The people of Detroit as
sert it is only fitting for the convention
to go to Michigan. as the Republican
party was organized at Jackson. in that
State. July s, 1854. It is also said plans
are being considered for celebrations all
leaders have as yet done nothing. but it
is probable some sort of a banquet vii!
be given
The State officials and Republican
committee Of Michigan have written to
Senator Hanna. the chairman Of the Re
publican national committee. for his
views on. the subject, and should he
favor il, they believe they viii get the
convention
The Republican party will be fifty
years old according to the accepted
view Of q majority OF the leaders, July
s. 1906 There are some Of the leaders
CT the party, however, who say the par
" was born several months earlier than
July, 1856. They point to the records Of
the time which show that several meet
iugs at which new parties were sug-
gested were held within "a few months
OF each other, All Of these new parties
were 10 be called Republican. some
having prefxes. such as National and
American and other having suffixes-
One OF these meetings was held at
Ripon, Wis. March u 1856, and on q
suggestion conveyed in letter written
BY Salmon p Chase the National Re
publican party" was organized. Cas-
sius NJ. Clay, a Dr.. Gibbs. and several
other men met in Chicago July 8, 1854
AID arranged plans for the organization
of a party TO be called the Republican
party" One OF two similar meetings
were held by prominent leaders Of the
time. bat. so far as can be learned
nothing definite came Of them. except TO
arouse the members Of the deIunct
Wing party and the anti-sIavery ele-
ments 10 action.
Il is undoubtedly true that the meet
ing al jackson was the only one which
resulted IL the nomination and subse-
quent election OF a ticket. This meeting
was the elimination of the long fight
against the extension Of the slaye-hoid-
ing territory. The Wing party had be
come moribund. The slave holding
Democrats had won in the Missouri
compromise and were thought to be
growing In power. so much so that Ger
tain Of the Northern leaders pretended
TO believe it was only question OF time
before slave-hOldtng would be resumed
in the free labor States The Western
people were especially aroused, beIiev-
ing. so they said. the West was first
TO be invaded.
The result OF ali Of this was call