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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
FRENCH CONTEMPT OF COURT.

The Humbert trial has begun in Paris. France.
The iumberts achieved distinction as the most
unique and successful swindlers of modern times.
They swindled the popu!ace, and they swinded their
way into high society They swindled for dollars,
and with the dollars sw'nded for social position. Ac-
cording 10 latest reports. they seem to be cndeavor-
ing TO swine the and the public believing
that they never swindled mt all
Such trial should be Il very serious matter. But
sober seriousness is one thing of which the French
incapable. The trial, thus far, has had all the
earmarks of entertaining vaudeville Nothing is said
conservative Associated Press report declared that
Mime Humbert dominated the proceedings
This shrewd dame who made the Crawford mil
lio1ls-the millions which never were-go such long
way transposes herself into the accuser Monsieur
lie President she cries TO the trial Judge you are
clearly showing by your that you against
us. You should disguise your feelings and try ap
pear impartial How is this for contempt of court:
What would American Supreme Court do under
such circumstances?
Mime. Humbert then gees to call witnesses liars
Finally she declams that the Crawfords exist, though
somehow she has been unable to find the lost mil
lions. These Crawfords exist under assumed name
she declares. and will come forth TO cap the climax,
to render the trial play we'll rounded out.
Nine. Humbert is remarkable woman, with Il
distinct talent for either the dramatic for fiction
Doubtless her performances are difficult to restrain
ard doubtless they offer good "side-show" at
traction as could be devised But even woman
be regulated when the proper dignity of court of
justice is maintained. Such antics constitute
tempt of court in the true sense
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
POEMS WORTH KNOWING
AUGUST.
BY ALaEhNoN CHARLES sw1NBuRNn.

Il.
That August time 1t was delight
To watch the red moons wane to white
Twixt gray scanned stems Of apple trees:
a sense of heavy harmonies
Grew on the growth of patient night.
More sweet than shapen music Is.
But. some three hours before the moon.
The air. still eager from the noon
Flassed after heat not wholly dead:
Against the stem / leant my head:
The color soothed me like tune,
Green leaves all round the gold and red.
lay there TIL the warm smell grew
More sharp. when fecks of yellow dew
Between the round ripe leaves had b urred
The rind with stain and wet heart
A wind that blew and breafhed and blew.
Too weak to alter its one word
The wet leaves next the gentle fruit
Felt smoother, and the brown, tree root
Felt the mold warmer: J. too, felt
Gas water feels the slow gold melt
Right through IT when the day burns mute)
The peace OF time wherein love dwelt.
There were four apples on the tree,
Gold stained on red that all might see
The sweet blood sled them to the core.
The color OF her hair Is more
Like stems Of fair faint gold. that he
Mown frou the haxveses snidd1s-noor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
coREy's, POVERTY.

Relief associations may become necessary In order
to diminish the impending distress of Mr.. Corey the
new president of the so-caIled Steel Trust Mr. Corey
will receive $4,000 less year, in salary. than was
paid to his predecessor the world-famous Charlie
Schwab. The latter became victim of nervous pros
trafion after the trust decided to pay him 100000
per annum. and there is possibility that Mr.. Corey
will succunlb to the same invidous complaint from
not getting 100000.
How will Mr.. Corey afford to come to the St Louis
Worlds Fair in his own airshp? How will he afford
to travel around Europe in his own train? How will
he afford build free public libraries all the
United States and give several millions dollars to
his native city? How viii he afford TO maintain his
standing as the foremost citizen? He gets only Il
paltry $4,000 more yearly than the President of the
United States.
Mr.. Corey's gravely grave misfortune is eSagger-
ated when 1t is remembered that many actors AMI
some of them even million dollars an hour-they
admit it.
Mr.. Corey's worry is similar to that of bright
st. Louis girl, of seven summers and many win
ters, who. so as to be in childhoods fashion. de
sired to shoes and brief hose, in preference
long hose. Her mother objected, but the girl. weep
ing insisted. Finally the mother compromised by al
lowing the child to wear long hose, but neshtinted
AS the girl enabled to keep up appearances she
acquiesced in the compromise. Perhaps Mr.. Corey
would feel better IT, although receiving only $4,000
year. the impression could be left that he is price
less and peerless as Charles NJ. Schwab
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CRATER would be to pick out the congenal form
of graft and stick to 1t. Van Wagner probably would
have met with even less success as a boodler and
the boodlers especially the bulky type like julius
Lehnann would not have shone porch-clmbers.
So much for the detail of grating. In that in
the honest employments persistence and careful
study create the leaders. But, to the relatively OF
guilt, II is all the same. The confidence is
bad as the porcl-climber and the booder as bad rs
the forger-only so.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
VERSATILITY IN GRAFT.

Versatility is the gift of the few. Versatility Is
often the handicap of that gifted few An ilustra-
tion lies in the unfortunate plight of gentleman who
declares that his name is Van Wagner Van Wagner
was a burglar and porch climber. Van Wagner sue
ceetied. He thriyed and was not caught But he
attempted to pass forged check. and the iron hand
OF the law descended upon him.
Now Van Wagner admits that he ought to get a
thirtyyear sentence that he deserves it for being
such fool as to change his graft
Thus It appears that in grating are specialists.
Particular capabilities are developed, and if man
goes out Of his line he grave risk of failure
Accordingly. the safer plan for the professional
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TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TODAY IN ST. LOUIS.

O From The Republic. Aug IL Is7s
q judge w. H Snyder of East ST.
Q Louis issued an order commanding
q Mayor Bowman to turn over the
q municipal books to Maurice +. lis I
o sier. vino represented tee op3is-i,s-1
e In the cify's ouas government hight
. Joseph FiaIa o: No. 17e. Buei street
q was bitten by big dog belonging TO
. Captain e A Sheble of No. 1sZs
{. Mississippi avenue.
. Lawrence Ryan's home at No Els
e. Biddle street was damaged by fire
e Two young men were caught rob
e bing Henry C. LinccIn.s penthouse,
= No. so South Third street George
. Conroy. salesman. and Policemen
. powd and Dunn captured the thieves.
q Wail's market at Manchester road
. and Ewing avenue was destroyed by
{. fire
= Regarding the State School Fund.
= which was agitating all the pol:ti-
& clans. R D. Shannon sent commu-
= nieation to The Republic. showing
& that the money was safe and being
= properly expended.
. Duprez & Benedict.s m.ussrels ,
. opened an engagement at the Olympic
. Thcafer- Billy Arlington and Tom
. Warfield were stars in the. company.
= Superintendent Harris OF the public ,
. schools submitted his annual report ,
. to the Board OF Education. and ,
o showed that the total enrolment for ,
. the year was 5l.lss pupils. German
. was taught in fifty-six schools. e.
. Louis Hammerstein was appointed !,
. clerk to the secretary OF the board. I
. 81 A. WOLF & Co, real estate
. AGENTS. removed from No. 3ls Chest ,
= nut street to No. III North sixth ,
6 street
= Members Of the order of Odd Fell
lows were excited over the report
= that Grand Sire Cakes had ordered
the Grand Lodge to meet in BuIti- 4
more because OF the erroneous re-
port that yellow fever was prevalent 4
& in st. Louis,
George S. Winslow, a well-known 4
: railroad official. died at Mount Yer I
{. non, Ill
J. W. Pinkerton returned nom 1
e Washington. D. c.
General ". T: Sherman gave a re- I
cepticn In honor Of General Tower 1
!. and General Wright. I
NHHHN%eNNH1
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Wiegond are spending a few weeks N 70
cahontas. Ill. the guests Of Colonel j. ".
Davis
Doctor George Henry Rice and Miss
Blanche Matilda philipci. daughter % Dir.
and Mrs. Henry y. Philippi. have sent out
cards announcing tteir marriage on Tues
dag. August II. in ST Louis. At home after
October at No. 3i39 school street
Frank Crete of GFeenviile and Miss Dora
Griesbauer OF EnSn were married al the
Coed Counsel, st. Louis. on Tuesday. Au-
gust II.
Ars :. c. Brooks and daughter Mildred
have gone for q visit with friends In Chi
caso- Before returning hotne they viii visit
Michigan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
Milwaukee Sentinel,

waukee Sentinel ,
Down in the pasture near the creek, z
cricket chirred his little lay: -
jackass heard the effort weak, q
whenas by chance. he ceased to bray,
He stood until the song was DER,
And listened, in amazement dumb
And though he would have stood for more,
He only said. IT'S pretty bumw
And thus tho. rhymesters roundelays
Are often styled by some that list,
Perhaps he strives for gold or bays,
Perhaps he seeks but to exist.
Heed not the critical harangue
Sing on. o bards. enjoyed by some.
Remember. when the cricket sang
The jackass said, ITS pretty bum.'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Kansas is never content rest in peace-the Kaw
is again the rampage. If the Sunhower State
empties another flood upon US, we will agree with
William Allen White in pronouncing it the most
rupt Commonwealth in the Union. They should
force Carrie Nation to take her little Ratchet and
chop out canals, by of which the superfuous
water could be used for irrigation purposes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
Hixsourians i'm New York.

i.EE' { BIC SPECIAL
New York. Aug I2--Among the arrivals
al the hotels here to-day were the follow
ing Missourians
st LouIs-sirs- 3. 5. G: ahara. Miss c. Graham.
Z aI-aAeT. 3Iiss = E111Ker ri0i.enu. Sifs- L.
l. EISe-S.i-S r ->Ir.S.lIri2s:. c. Iooa.
-ia4ii-z-tta1. ". DaEi1Sol- H. ~ Miller. \.
$! sie. 4 haUftulaun- holman: - i {.
Elubsel. a. Il. . aiizce. ). afGozf: W. L y Erisn
and SirS q ssTislI. AIS a. name. Parx eale,
l. = fsodgers and Mrs Ridges. Kiss a L. II
pfy icio-1A; s9ass baum. G.sIlot- Nars -,
n e James. z L17sSt-as- Hroads-ay CeaIral,
L Z n CHAMP Imperial: l. Hastings ana
MIS- Has11rss. Nelcsl,le. = DySIesoacn. Union
Square 4 u Eooyn- cadillac. / Mont
so.l$-y. Grand uIsoa: Mrs. ID " Miller. win
soma: 1-tSs y. Arms. kens-nE-on. r. pe:bsL.
Astor: h W Warren. Albert D ". BriII. Nor
Aazsas Ciiy-B. r Clarke " B. Clarke Man
hettah- j n t'ickeTlas- ~ i. AicnaeI {. y.
A'kiissot.. Continental. j. r. Sur1halu. u Oscar
SF3rls tnior: Miss 81 Coug5iin. Navarro: = W
Sesr~o. Ci- Mi-so-is: w A EoJse1- Criterion
81 Joseph-S- Mestzei,uer. Fifth Avenue n
q. Locke and Mr. f,ocke Navarro
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

PERSONAL MENTION.
The Misses Gertrude and Cora Battles of
No 49, Arsenal street are spending the
month of August with their friend. Miss
Viola Erbeck. az her home. No. 4I9 Bluff
street. Alton.
Miss Louise schuhr. who has been visiting
friends and relatives the past two Weeks in
jefferson City. NO.. returned home last Sun
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cavanaugh. No. So
ALBERT avenue. are enjoying trip East TO
Toledo. Their by boat to Niagara Falls. Put
in-Bay. Buffalo and New York.
Mrs. 8. Milton Hit and daughter. Miss
Marguerite. Of Kirkwood. have gone TO the
Northern lakes for two monshs' outing
after which Miss Hit will return to Fair
fax College. Virginia. where she will be
graduated next June.
Miss Ollie Gregory of ST. Louis avenue is
the guest OF friends in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs r. F. Rosenheim are visit
Ing the Eastern resorts.
Miss. May LeEaivre of No. 3Ti7 Cote Bril-
iiante avenue has gone to Chicago. ILL.,.
where she will spend the month of August
with Mrs. ]. Macintosh
Mr. George H Aitekruse. Jr. of No. 57I4
North Twenty-fifth street is one Of a merry
party of young PERSONS who are taking a
trip to Memphis on the steamer Stacker
Lee
Mrs. George H Robinson and Mrs.
Charles o. Austin of Chicago returned Tues
day from months outing to Colorado.
They visited Denver. Colorado Springs.
Manitou. etc. While at Manitou they Joined
a party of twenty-seven who went 10 the
summit o. Pixies Peak on burros.
Mrs. Watts and her two daughters. the
Misses Minnie and Viola and her two sons.
William and Bertram. have departed for a
tour through the South.
Mrs. Fred Bose ana son Irvine departed
yesterday to visit Denver. Colorado
Springs. Salt Lake. San Francisco and Los
Angeles. Returning they will stop in Tue
son. Ariz.. where they will spend the winter
months.
Miss Minerva Jones and Miss Minnie
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At Chicago Hotels.

i.EE- BIC SFAIIAL-
Chicago, Ill, Aug. 12-St Louis persons
registered at Chicago hotels. are:
srdltoriun-J- Ballard. J. Dennis. T A. V
Campbell J. Decker. r. Everts. H. Garinxer
:. Goldman. ". Gardiner. NJ. Jourdea Mrs c.
keas. 4. Hethufy, r r Rhodes s r. Scott
H. B. spencer. W 3. Western
Wells. Mrs. Z. e. Wells.
Mcrri.oa-.J. Ben. Mrs. J. Bell. P. Gray. Mrs
r Gray. =. Warner
saratosa-H. Freeman w o. Ga,sxood. H. ].
Miller.
Palmer House, J. Bucheit. Mrs Doc,or Nil
lion.
B.svoort-c. Bsjohr. A KIies-
Great Nor;hern-F.J- Beurer. W. E Evans.
Il Fowler. C r. Gilbert s Lazarus. J A.
Mussear. W Il. Roever. w. w Reaner. Mrs.
c. \ Smith
Maiestic-J H Deakin. J. Hodssoa. 3. F.
Ho-a-
windsor CIi.,on-Nrs W. Booth W. s. Ford-
F. Wolrath. Mrs +. Woirsth-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

We We're wondering the other day whether it was
indeed another Alexander that Macedonia has pro-
duced. 1t seems that the gentlemans name is Sara
foff, but, in spite of the name he's holy terror"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

The terrible railway disaster in Paris tunnel will
rouse the sympathes of every American. The hero
ism of the rescuers. who yentured into the fire and
smoke-choked subway, will be recognized the world
over.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
TWINS ARE ENTERTAINED.

a pleasant day was spent In honor OF the
twins. Theodore and Hidegard Gutweiler at
the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Gutweiler, No. 1858 North Market
street. last Sunday. This was their first
anniversary. Their great-grandmothcr. Mrs.
Gutweiler. was present and has arranged
for them a pleasant summer. She also Ere
scented them bank account. The party
praSfe
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Comment of a sporty character upon the Till
manBurton oratorlcal prize fight over the negro
problem: Its fake. Dey don't give de niger a
show
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

If Harry Lehr to go on the stage and act the
monkey for all to see standing would be at a
premium.
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her OF copies reported during the
month OF July 6c5 per cent.
GEO l. BLOOMFIELD
Sworn and subscribed before me this FIRST day Of
August.
J. F. PARISH,
Notary Public. City of St Louis. No.
by term expires April IS. I95
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Lynch law in Berlin! When phlegmatic Germans
GO this far matters have come to serious pass
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Plenty OF excitement.

Kansas City Journal
westmoresand Kas, took on metropolitan airs this
week. One man had his ear chewed on; another COM
ted suicide: woman broke her leg. and little girls
leg was cut on
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
Words and Deeds.

Washington star
Great schemes by conversation
Alas are often baked:
We stop TO talk things over
Until they're overtalked.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

James II. Cronin, ]. p, was in Washington and
in the seat which he expects James J. Butler TO
occupy. Is this then one OF .sThe Seats of the
Mighty?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

A fraud order proclaims the existence of another
set-rch-quicl scheme. but the administration care
fully avoids disturbing the three hundred Dingley
bill trusts.
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Circulation During Julv.

Geo. L Bloomfield Audit or OF The St Republic
being duly sworn. that the actual number
complete copies Of the Daily and Sunday Republic printed
during the month OF July 1907 NIL regular editions
s schedule helnM.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13
KICKER-BIsKUp NI-pTIA1.s

The marriage OF Miss Lillian Biskup and
Mr. Charles r kicker took place last even
ing at the home OF the bride in Cora place,
the ceremony being performed by the Rev
erend Mir. Jonas IL o'clock. Only relatives
and a few Intimate friends were present
Miss Laura Btshup. sister of the bride was
Bridesmaid. while William E Kicker, the
bridegroom's brother. assisted as best man.
NJ. and Mrs. Kicker will so at once to
housekeeping AT No. 4i9SA North. Market
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We Gentle Critic.

RECENT COMMENT
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The engagement of Miss SaIlie Walsh TO
James Sawyer of Buffalo, y. Y. became
known in St. Louis yesterday through a
telegram from Biddeford Pool. where Miss
Walsh and her fiance are staying.
This Is the third engagement announced in
the Walsh family in tine last two months.
the bride elect in this instance being a niece
or julius 5. Walsh. Her sister, Miss Marie
Walsh. is betrothed to Jack Geraghty.
while her cousin. Miss Josephine Walsh the
daughter of Julius S. Walsh. is engaged TO
John Savage Bates, Lieutenant United
States Marine Corps.
When the three weddings shall have
taken place this autumn and winter. all
eligible young women in the Walsh family
will have married. There are several sons
OF julius S, Walsh still single. but Miss
Josephine Walsh is his only remaining I'M
married daughter
Miss Saliie and Miss Marie Walsh have
made their home since their orphanage with
Mrs. Charles Bland Smith. their aunt. and
are prominent figures in the best society OF
town. Miss Salie Walsh has been regarded
fro several seasons as one of the city's hand
soonest girls. She has frequently occupied
positions of social honor and importance.
Two years ago the Daughters OF the Con-
1eoeFacy crowned her queen OF their flower
festival. given at the St. Nicholas Hotel.
She has spent the summer AT Biddeford
Pool. the guest of Mrs Duncan JOY Mr..
"a Wy 10 a cONslH OIL mrs Joy anu ueT
mother. Mrs. Charles Turner. and has spent
much time the last year in st. Louis.
FREED-LANDAU WEDDING.
Miss Bertha Landaus marriage last even
ing TO Henry Freed is the second and last
In that quartet of young people who OBJ
tailed their licenses together a fortnight
ago, and INDUCED in a guessing contest as
TO the identity of the brides. in which
Marriage License Clerk McDermott came
out ahead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ebert were the first
couple, the bride formerly Miss Bouito.
These two have just returned from their
honeymoon. and Mr. Ebert ofiiciated at last
nights wedding as best man for his cou-
sin. Mr.. Freed.
The wedding took place at half-after
o'clock at Rebman's. the banquet hail,
where the Reverend Traugott OF SPRING
field. ILL.,, read the service. being artisticaiiy
trimmed with palms. trailing vines and
flowers. Mrs. Walter Isaacs, the brides only
sister. was matron of honor.
The bride. very handsome girl, wore
white Paris muslin, made with quantities
OF DELICATE lace, tulle veil fastened 2 la
coronet, with diamond brooch and a
bouquet Of white roses arranged liz q show
er Mrs. 1saacs also was in white, her
gown Of fine white Persian lawn and lace.
she carried pink roses.
After an elaborate collation., Mr. and Mrs
Freed TOOK their departure for the Michi-
gan resorts. where they Will spend q
month. There was no reception, the we'd
ding guests being confined entirely to reIa-
tives. among whom were MIR and Mrs. Gus
Arons0n,. the briue's mother. anu srepia-
ther: Mr.. and Mrs. julius Freed. parents of
the bridegroom. from Trenton, Tenn; Miss
Helen Freed. the Reverend and Mrs Trau-
gott ana tneir family of Springfield. III,
ana Mr.. ana Mrs. Maurice lIeioenreich VI
Port Gibson, Miss.
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JOLLY TROLLEY PARTY
The Misses Zins of the South Side gave ,
trolley party in honor of their club and
some European visitors last evening. AT
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WATERMELON PARTY.

WATERMELON PARTY
One Of the enjoyable events of the past
week WAS watermelon party. Eiven on
Tuesday. at the home of Miss Dolly Phe;-
fer. OF the South Side. Among those present
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Miss Minerva Jones' and Miss Minnie
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Cavanaush. No. So
ALBERT avenue. are enjoying trip East TO
Toledo. Their by boat to Niagara Falls. Put
in-Bay. Buffalo and New York
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Mrs. Watts and her two daughters. the
Misses Minnie and Viola and her two sons
William and Bertram. have departed for a
tour through the South
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fERco-N<al- -iE--N IioN-
The Misses Gertrude and Cora Battles Of
No. 49, Arsenal street are spending the
month of August with their friend. Miss
Viola Erbeck. AZ her home, No. AZ Bluff
street Alton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-13

Miss Louise schuhr. who has been visiting
friends and relatives the past two Weeks in
Jefferson City. No.. returned home last Sun
day evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-13
HARDWARE PEOPLE
 DINE TOGETHER
GRAY 6 DUDLEY HARDWARE CO. (FoRMERLY MAYBERRY HARD WARE CO., GIVE THEIR EN- PLoYEs DELIGHTFUL DINNER.

More than fifty employees of the Gray & Dudley Hardware company, formerly the Mayberry Hardware company. were given dinner at the Hillman Friday night by the firm.
 The occasion was a delightful affair and served as a forceful proof of the suc- cess that can be attained by unity of thought between employer and employe. Many of the young men and women who attended the dinner have been in the employ of the company since It's infancy and their after dinner speeches formed an interesting history of the gradual growth of the now strong institution Employer had kind words for the em- ploye and the men who labored day after day in the interest of the firm had nothing but words of praise for their employers Everybody there seemed to be infused with making the business of Gray & Dudley a success and evidenced close relationship that was indeed re- freshing. A
 W. A. Chenoweth was toast master and besides numerous short talks by the various employees speeches were made by H. H. Mayberry and Mir. Stevenson.