The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-07

MIS-. l.. L. Jester OF Tyler VIII SlNc 4
song recital at the Texas building this
afternoon between the hours of $50 and )
o'clock. Mrs. Jester will be assisted by
William Mcdonald. pianist: Miss Mary
Workman. reader, and Alfred G.. Robyn.
accompanist. Miss Workman. who is a
daughter of General Manager Louis j.
Workman of the Texas Worlds Fair Com
mission, Will give her own conception of a
scene from "a japanese Nightingale"
Miss Louise Love of Sherman, assisted by
Mrs. L. L. Jester, gave a plano recital at
the Texas building yesterday afternoon
between $3.50 and 5 o'clock. Miss Loves
programme was a varied one. and included
selections from List. Chopin and others
of the masters. Miss Love has appeared
with Thomas's orchestra ana Intends TO
enter the professional ranks.
In the Washington building is an exhibit
of the products of the eastern part of that
State which has been gathered together
by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce
under the direction of George w. Ingra-
ham of Spokane. the manage of the ex-
bibit. One feature which has attracted
special attention is the fine specimens of
apples. There are fourteen varieties of
this kind of fruit grown in Washington,
and Mr.. Ingraham mas secured a splendid
collection of each. There are also sam
pies Of wheat which averaged siNty-two'
and one-half bushels to the acre on 100
acres; samples OF sugar beets, an industry
which attained considerable proportions i'll
Washington; oats which averaged 15
bushels to the acre. barley 100 bushels, po-
tatoes averaging four pounds each. and
other substantial evidences Of what the
eastern section of Washington can do in
the growing of farm products.
Mrs. Charles Coleman and Mrs. c. C.
Craig. the hostesses of the Illinois build
ing, have extended a cordial invitation to
the members of the Democratic delegation
from that State to visit the Illinois PaVil-
Jon at the Worlds Fair. No date has been
set for a reception. but the delegates are
asked TO visit their State building at their
own convenience.
Both of the hostesses this week are the
wives of Democrats. Charles Coleman be-
ing a member of the Illinois Senate, and
Captain c. c. Craig a former member of
the lower house of that State.
C. II. f. Hardin. State Senator and for
mer Governor. Of Nevada, who has been
giving particular attention to Nevada's
agricultural exhibit at the Fair, received
advtces yesterday that another carload of
exhibits is now on the way, having been
shipped three or four days ago. In the ex-
tables which, Mr.. Hardin promises. will
open the eyes of those who have hereto
fore discounted Nevada's efforts In the
way of filling the soil. There will also be
grasses and grains. The greater part of
these exhibits viii come from Senator
Hardin's ranch In Humboldt County, Ne
vada.
In the Arizona building is a collection of
Arizona archaeology. the property Of Mrs.
NJ. b. Aguirre of Tucson, who has the dis |
%tinction of being the only, woman member !
of the Society OF Archaeologists. There
are 800 pieces in the collection. which is a
very valuable one. Among the religious |
implements are some of peculiar Shapes
worthy of mention-one. a large stone
shaped somewhat like an armless body. |
was found in a prehistoric burying ground
Redlington, IN the San Pedro River. |
There also was found a stone duck. which |
is exactly like one found in Wales.
Executive Commissioner and Mrs.
Charles Mitchell of the Minnesota Com
who were married In Chicago
several lays ago, arrived here yesterday \
and were the recipients of many con-
CALCULATIONS. Yesterday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell were the guests of a func- |
ton, at which were present only the
superintendent of the mining exhibit,
presided. and. in behalf of those associated
with him. presented their chief and his
bride with a bronze art vase.
h Ohio State Commission has ten
dered the use of its building to the CO.
LumpuS Rifles Tor this evening, and thai
military organization will give an
Informal reception. The hours will be from
3 to IL o'clock. The Columbus Rifles have
been in camp for several days. in COM
of Captain William H.. Fisher.
Lieutenant Governor Harding of Ohio.
who has been a guest at the Ohio build
ing for several days, gave a luncheon at
the New York State building yesterday
in honor of President Z. Fl.
of the National Commission. Be-
the host and the guest of honor
present, were Captain and Mrs. William
II. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Haine, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warner and Executive Commission
er s.. b. Rankin of the Ohio Commission.
Oklahoma Day at the Fair will be Sep
6. and thousands of people from
Territory are expected here for that
Commissioners Joseph Meiberger
Of Enid, Ed b. Marchant of Aline. Otto
A Shuttee and Governor w. ]. Ferguson
net yesterday and discussed plans for the
which, they promise, will be
quite elaborate.
Austin Farrell, vice president of the
Commission, arrived here yes
terday. and will spend several days at the
Fair.
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