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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
Friends of the Exposition Are
Working to Insure Success of
Enthusiastic Celebration.
EVENT SET FOR NEXT MONTH.
Expected to Be Greatest Special
Day Ever Observed - State
Commissioners TO Distrib-
ute Advertising Buttons.

| or all the special days at the Worlds g
| Fair boosters Day" Is expected to prove
| the very largest. These expectations for
! II IL day are entertained because on that
| day every friend and admirer OF the great
est Exposition in history will attend as a
matter OF principle.
The date is yet TO be assigned. and prob
ably will be fixed for the middle Of Sep
tember The arrangements are in the
hands of several members Of the Worlds 8
Fair Boosters Club This Is a society
without a constitution. rules or bylaws
or any set initiation or dues. its only tenet
being the motto. Boost and the world
boosts with you: knock. and you knock
alone" Anyone subscribing to this senti-
nent Is eligible to membership.
OF the members. two men especially are
taking foremost part In boosting
Boosters Day" They are Frederick a.
Belts of the National Commission AMI
Colin Selph. editor and publisher Of the
Worlds Fair Bulletin.
Commissioner Belts Will depart for his
nome in Connecticut about the 1st of next
month. He says that on his return to St.
LOUIS IN time for Boosters Day he ex-
pec,~ to bring back with him fully LOO
visitors from Connecticut
Mr.. Selph has made a personal canvass
OF the State Commissioners to the Worlds
Fair in his efforts TO work up great SEN
timent and he declares that he is salts
ned with the chances for a most success
iui day The State Commissioners Mr..
Seiph says. have forgotten whatever lit
tie dinerences with the Exposition man
aSefnent they may have had and will work
eagerly with might and main to make the
DAY the greatest in Exposition annals.
Before ioES ST. Louis and every city in
which the State Commissioners have made
their influence felt will be deluged with
buttons and badges of the Worlds Fair
boosters Club" bearing the cheerful mot
to OF the club and the date on which the
cohorts OF the Exposition's friends are to
assemble in force at the Fair.
Special programme will be arranged
and II will be widely advertised through
out the country as soon as date has been
assigned.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
DECLARES STORIES ARE UNTRUE.
Visitor Says He Can Live ms Chenply
Hero aa at Home

Having been told before he left home
that he would be ovcrchargcd at every turn
while visiting the WcIld's Fair. J. d.
Crawford. merchant and cotton planter
of Pine Hill. Ala. declares :1at the r.crie;
he heard have teen proven false and that
a person can i've as cheaply In St Louis
as at home. After a weeks visit III the
Exposition. Mr.. Crawford called ut Tn.
Ecpubiic office yesterday TO state the
facts. especially for t!,c benefit of the per-
sons in his neighbornood who may have
been deferred from coming 10 s.. Louis be-
csuas Of Inc tales oil eac-oit;,nt prices
charged.
Il heard from the drunl.ncrs that 4 man
couldn't turn around in st. Louis witi,ou:
hong hold NJ. All In justice to .I.. .eo-
Die OF the city AMI the Wo-.d's Fair !
wish 10 say tag; have found that can
live as cheapiy in 81. Louis a, can at
nome" said Mr. Crawford "Orc pill
deiIh'a tTaveli z iraa said that thcy would
charge me - to transfer M trunk ar., IS
for u shave. and tnat sort OF thin.:
but 1t isn't so. Stories Of this kind have
hcen circulated broadcast in Ala bama Srt
I said that l was old enough "a .a.i. care
of myself and would not lie frightened o,:t
of my Worlds Fair visit bv such stories
l shall te my friends at home th. sc-
tuai conditions. 10 di pei the false i.npras-
Sicr!.'
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
LAGOON FOR AQUATIC SPORTS.
Indians Nt Fair to Compete in Con-
test@ on the Water.

Arrangements are being made for the
construction OF 81 lagoon iii the valley
south of the Indian School. where aquatic
sports and pasti.nes OF the various tribes
ct the Fir viii be held. The Indian is
al:nos; as much at home ~ t;Ie wa;cr as
hc is on land. and IN fishing. swimming
and diving can give his white trcther
many pointers.
The p'an Is to hold canoe 3aI boat races.
fly-castinR contests. SWIM ming and divirt,
races between thr tribes ut Ieyuiar inter-
vais. The canoe races VII! r-oTe The most
interesting. I'm view Of .,ie iact that each
tribe has n special type u. -rnoA ard dif-
terent rucs governing ,.leir races. which
necessitate hpndicap. y system .n;;,ely
unknown to Indian ~n)r'i,'- 49, - hc r;-
ways goes on the theory. let the bczt man
viii
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
ST. LOUIS DAY COMMITTEE
WILL SPRING A SURPRISE.
Special Fenture for the Celebration
mt the Worlds Fnir Has
Becn Suggested.

One special feacure selected from the
many suggestions received by the commit
tee which is preparing for 81. Louis Day,
September Is, Is being withheld as sur
prise until the final moment.
This feature, it is said, will be the CEN
tral one In the celebration, and the sug-
Sc>tiOn was so meritorious that 1t Was
immediately approved by the Executive
Committee. Members OF the general COM
mttee even are not to be informed az TO
what it IS for the present or Until ar
ransements for it have been entirely COM
pIeted.
The committee has received hundreds Of
suggestions for St. Louis Day features
Some have been adopted, while others are
rejected because OF their vagueness.
Much interest IS being taken In the
proposed celebration. Letters are being
sent out to all OF the organizations In the
city asking them TO participate in the
celebration. Secretary Saunders said yes
terday that sI2 of these letters have al
ready been mailed. The committee desires
that all organizations that have not been
reached by mail communicate with the
secretary and irdicat. their wishes to
take part in the ceIebratiOn.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
VANDALIA OFFERS
FREE EXCURSION
Special Train to BE Provided for
Employees and Their Families,
Desire to See the Fair.

In circular issued yesterday to all of
dalia RailEoad management takes the
initiative in 2 move which il is believed
will be followed TO a greater or les, ex-
tent by the s.. Louis lines. In substance
tAe Vandaiia offers al OF its main line
employees and their families a trip to and
from the Worlds Fair on a special train
free Of charge.
The circular states that the manage
ment being desirous of affording its en-
ploycs an opportunity Of seeing the Louisi-
ana Purchase Exposition. has arranged
to place at their service a special coach
train to be run Friday nights. August r.
~, % and September =. ena bling the EN-
p!oycs 10 spend the day al tie Fair on the
Saturday following the stated dates
These trains will arrive and depart from
the Worlds Fair grounds where passen-
ger; VIII BE- delivered and received.
The enact schedule OF these trains will
be furnished later. but It Is the intention
TO arrange the running Of the trains so
that they Will arrive at the Fair grounds
not later than a. m each Saturday
morning. returning promptly at 10 y. m.
on that day.
Tickets and cash fare will not be accent
cd on these trains, nor will transportation
be issued 10 other than the immediate
family OF the employees. 1t 81 believed that
the employees Of the Fandalia can arrange
to visit the Fair in this way without IN
any way crippling the service Of the COM
pany. but those who are unable to go on
the specials will be given an opportunity
al another date.
While it has been generally understood
that railroad employees would be requested
to visit the Fair not later than August l5
In order that they could be at their post
when the heavy fail traffic commenced IL
has been found that because of the exten-
sive construction. repairs and general i'm
pTuvements. many of the employees have
been unable to visit the Fair.
This was the situation with the Eandaiia
ard IL Is believed that other railroads will
arrange coach excursions Tor the employees
on the ylan of the Nandalia.
In this way practically tine only expense
which an empioyc and his family are
called upon TO met In order that they may
see the Fair Is the cost OF admission.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
ADULTERATED FOODsTUFFs. 9.
EAhibif Made by Uncle Snm in Agrf.
culture building n surprise.

How the United S-itrs Government looks
after the purity ,: manufactured foods
and beverages. md protec.s the tciisuIn-
from adul.era ,ri foodstCffs containing
poisonous substance Is Demonstrated in
the Government pure-fpo1 exhibit in the
Palace of Agriculture. Housskee1ers who
nave been using certain brarGs of ex-
tracts sauces and othcr manufactured ar
ticics fer the table are shocked and sur
rrisad to their favorite brands. the ab-
solute purity of which ti,cy lad for years
believed in. posted IN .he rLre fuDd exhibit
as adulterated and l-liit for consumption
y Statement. by an individual 'f the kind
which Uncle Sam makes in the Govern
mcnt pure-food exhibit would subject the
offender TO a libel suit in s!loi. order. but
behind the statement is the chemical anal
ysis made by the Government experts.
backed up by the strong arm OF the Uni
ted States.
With the analysis Of the experts as
basis thousands Of succas .ful suits for the
wholesale adulteratioI of nlaHuiact'Ired
fools and beverages have teen prosecuted
ny the Government. Gnd tie work IN this
line has materially redrced the Introouc-
ton of poisonous substance INTO articles
sod for food consurnrtIon-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
Aboriginal Tribes Will Enter
Contests to Please Athletes
and Scientists.
MANY PRIZES ARE OFFERED.
Pygmy Leader Agrees TO Climb
Trees and "Sling' Mud for
Feast of Water
melons.

| The cold gaze OF science and the eyes OF
| athletic folk will witness to-day and to-
| morrow one Of the most unique meets the
| world has ever seen
| The programme of events will be held at
| the Worlds Fair Stadium on each after
| noon of these two days. and will be par
| ticipated in By the many savage tribes
| from all parts of the world which consti-
| tute the EXposition's anthropological ex-
| hibit
| Doctor Luther Gulick, assistant to Pro-
| lessor Sullivan Of the Physical Culture
| department, and Doctor s. c. Simms, in
charge OF the savage tribes. are arranging
| the programme
Money prizes for the winners have been
decided upon instead of loving cups and
gold medals. The money will be turned
over to the men directly in charge OF each
tribe, and each of the winners will be per-
mitted TO buy with It anything his heart
desires This is done for the reason that
prizes other than money might be accept
ac!e TO one tribe and would not suit Others
Doctor Simns says the meeting has been
Planned for two reasons. Ore is to give
visitors an opportunity to enjoy the ath-
lc'ic sports INDUCED ir by primitive pcn-
ahled 10 learn much of the early sports
ard lives Of these psonlcv
"hic enthusiastic crowds NAY cheer the
African pyRmy gracefully scaling tree
and outdistancinS an American Ildian in
foot race. science will sit impass,onltely
by and take notes on the respective merits
OF each. They will compare the savage
sportsnen and speculate On their future
htness 70 be classed among he coTinE
athletes OF the world.
Inc LITTLE pySmieS we're the last 10 give
thcir consent to participate in The events.
Doctor Simms ca led them iLto ctrsulta-
terpreter. the "stunts'' t1e- wee expect
ed to perform we're outlined to them.
Their consent was finally oht1ined. but not
until after promises were eXaCted from
Doctor Simms that the winners. in aCGi-
ton TO the prizes. we're 20 receive as many
watfrmelons as they r"G1:'stcl
Fer wate:melons. ther said. they ucuid
climb trees enter the mud throwing CON-
test and sprint with t.. Il'liins
Doctor Simms savs there - much talent
among tho savage people. lie says Cold
water. young Cocopa boy has the repu.
tation Of being the best spr,nte- among
the entire Indian colony at The worlds
Fair. Coldwater is is years o'd. weighs
zs pounds and stands feet 10 inches high
The following are some o. the tribal
sports to be seen at the interraciaI meet
racing b. the COcopa Indians: archery by
the hairy Aims Of japan; rr.e climbing
and mud throwing by the African l-G-
mics: boias throwing on horseback by Tic
PltaSonians. and track events by the
aboriginal Indian tribes.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
SAYS BLIND SHOULD VISIT FAIR.
SiEhticsS Piano Player Declares
Sounds of Exposition Arc InterestinE.

Every blind person should visit the Ex-
position" is the advice gwen by Blind
Boon, the celebrated negro musical Won
Ger. who is attending the convention OF
negro Masons. ard who has spent all his
spare moments travelling about the Ex-
position.
The very sounds produce profound
interest and convey striking idea of tie
magnitude of this great SOW. We who
have not the power OF vision have means
of receiving impressions that are as in
tcresting as those received by :,ersons
sure all blind persons that the Exposition
Is interesting and educational"
Blind Boon ia native OF Missouri. He
was born slave in the Cockrell family
He has made fortune by his piano play
ing, and is at present citizen of Column
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
PICTURES ATTRACT ATTENTION.
Painter of Portraits Of kcntuclSinns $
Learned His Art Untnught.

bauer OF Louisville. which are hung in
the Kentucky building. are attracting
considerable favorable comment. The
artist has four pictures ON exhibition,
portrait of w. II. Haldeman. who until
his death year ago. was interested in
the Louisville Couricr-Journal. a portrait
OF Colonel William il. Ray. loaned by NJ.
Muldoon and two paintings entitled ~
Little Morning Glcry" ani "A High
School Cir"
Mr.. Muckelbaucr ia practically self
taught and devotes only a portion of his
time TO his art. He has charge of the
painting department OF q large clrriaS,
establishment. and his work there takes
up the greater part OF his time. His
evenings and holidays are given up 20 his
chosen labor. "a Little Morning Glcry"
ha" an added interest as 1t is the portrait
OF the artist. daughtef
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
MANY FROM NEW YORK COMING.
ComrnissfoDer Hynes Predicts Great
Crowd on Both Days of Celebration

r. W. Hynes, chairman of the New Yo: X
City Commission, who has rec 5ntly r.
turned from New York City. il confident
that the celebration Of New York City
Day. October 3. and that of New York
state, which will be on October l. will
bring great numbers of New York people
TO the Fair.
THE false reports Of eXorbitant h)tal
rates and incompleteDcss of the exhibit
has kept many New Workers. from visiC-
ing the Exposition. but now that the n
mensity and variety Of the exh bits are be-
ginning to be realized. and it is know that
founded. they are making preparations to
attend the Exposition. Elaborate prepara-
tions are being made for the two New
York days. Mayor George B.. Mcclellan.
the Commissioners and Other prom mne nj
New Workers have promised to be pres
cnt. and no pains will be spared to render
these two days memorable"
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
QUAINT ART ARRANGEMENT.
Mcnk and Amnzons Attract Much At.
scntiO0.

An odd arrangement of two pieces of
statusry in the Belgian section OF the In
tcrnatioLal Sculpture Court attracts the
attention of all visitors.
The pieces stand In the extreme east end
of the room. Two A.nazons are engaged in
:, life and death struggle and Few feet
away. gazing fntently on the scene and
apparently scowling at the exhibition, IS
an old monk. with his hands crossed on
his brea,t the expression on his face in
d!catinS shocked scnsib!lities.
The 'yes Of the monk are so focused
that. 10 matter where the Amazons' statue
.s placed l.; the section, his gaze Is still
fixed upon It
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

stanford: J. e Taylor. Madisonvilie: Henry
Vogcl. Henderson.
TENNESSEE
A. l.. Hind. .Ir.. jackson 4. NJ. Patterson.
Savannah: Mrs. Chas. Giost Mrs. J. +: WAGON
er. Nashville: Thos. J. Murdoch. Bessie: Chas-
\ Marlin Mrs charles a. Marlin. Master
Harrington Nashville T. W. Davis. Rutiedge:
TON Hanna. Mrs G. Clinton Hanna. Miss
Margaret Hood. Mrs Chas. /. Marhery. Nash
VILE. Miss Frank Evans. Miss Juliet Ryail.
Ripley.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11
sNOWBALLING At THE FAIR.
Frost From the Exposition Ice Plant
Supplies the Material.

A SNOWFALL fight was the sight that
met the eyes of Worlds Fair visitors yes
ierday afternoon. The snowballing took
place about 3 o'clock p. IN. in front Of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition ice plant
on Skinker road and was participated in
by the employees Of the plant and nine o.
len visitors.
The snow which was used was the heavy
hcar frost scraped from the refrigerating
pipes in the cod-storsge room of the
plant. Twenty wheelbarrovs full OF the
frost-lilse snow are daily scrapcd from the
outside OF the pipes and dumped outside.
The novelty of the sight genuine snow
in 81. Louis in August. inspired some OF
the Fair visitors to start the fun and the
employees joining in. The sport lasted
about forty-five minutes until the am
nluni:ion was exhausted. The novel bat
tie attracted many spectators
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Chief Head Hunter of the Savage Igor;
rotes. will participate in the Special
Events OF Philippine Day. Saturday. Au-
gust Is. at the great Worlds Fair grounds
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Senorita Laura Rayne:i. the young Gu
han pianist. will play again at 'he Worlds
Fair this afternoon, starting at 4::e o'clock
in Recital Hall in the East wing of Festi-
val Hall. Senorita Rsyne-i Is only il
years old. This will he her second recital
ut the Worlds Fair. To-day's recital will
Include rendtions of the works Of Wagner
i.iszt Chopin and other composers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Fun In connection with German GOVERN
meht building. >aSt side OF Cascades Best
service and cuisine Finest Wines. Man
asement of Kons- pfcnninsS OF berlin.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

The Spalding Grays, Captain NJ. ]. Dan
iel Of Griffin. Ga, are at the Fair for
ten days visit. They called at the State
building yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

The Fourth Illinois Volunteers will give
reception to Governor Richard Yates
AT the Illinois building on the evening of
August q. The Fourth Illinois will arrive
In st. Louis about August 80. 1t n under
command Of Colonel J. Mack Tann=r.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Grant Thomas, Executive Commissioner
for Wisconsin. has returned from visit
to his home at Madison. Mr.. Thomas Ie
ports that the interest In the Fair In Wis
consin Is increasing steadily. and tn, at
tendance from now on Will be large.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Judge G. ". Raymond of the United
States Court for the Western district of
Indian Territory. is visitor to the Fair,
accompanied by his family. They We're
guests at the Territory Pavilion yester-
day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-08-11

Missouri chapters OF the Sigma Nu Fra
ternity will give a dance In the Missouri
building tomorrow evening.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
Taking Stock.

The past few days have witnessed a
great activity in the average home.
There has been general stock taking
of last winters left overs, and busy
time in letting out seam here, putting
ruffle here, cutting papa's pants
down to fit John, and Johns down to
fit Willie, and a readjustment all
around. 1t takes generalship and
Diplomacy to bring order out of all
this choas, and at the same time keep
johnny and Willie and Margaret all in a
good humor, and send them forth as
appearing as if they had come by all
their glad warm things first hand.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
Rainbow Parade.

The "Rainbow Parade" is the term
one critic has used in describing the
daily street parade given by the great
Floto Shows.
No more worthy synonym could have
been used, for this pageant, more than
a mile in length, comprises one of the
most beautiful and highly colored pic
lures imaginable.
Never before has such a costly car
AVIAN passed through the streets of
your city, and no one should miss
seeing this free display of the worlds
most beautiful tented exhibition.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
IMPORTANT MOVE.
DR.. Knapp and Prof. Curtis to
Meet Farmers Here Nov. Is.

McCI IT dElllcIS I1cIt NOV. 10.
The following letter from Congress
man A. W. Gregg is self-explanatory:
PALESTINE, Tex, Oct. %, 1904.
Editors Herald, Palestine, Tex.
Dear Sirs:-While in Houston last
week attending the Cooperative
Farmers Convention, secured from
DR.. Knapp and Prof. Curtis a promise
to hold a meeting at Palestine on We'd
nesdsy, Nov. Is, 1904, for the benefit
of the farmers of Anderson and ad-
joining counties. This meeting will be
of great benefit to our farmers, and l
trust every one who possibly can will
attend.
Please publish this letter, and
through the columns of your paper
urge upon our people the Importance
of attending this meeting.
Very respectfully,
A. w. GREGG.
This will be very important meet
ing, and every farmer interested in
cotton culture and the cultural method
generally should attend.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
Your Vote Will Count.

Don't fail to vote. While there is no
opposition to the democratic ticket in
this county, it is none the less impor-
tant that every man who can, go to
the polls and vote. Our county rep
resentstion in conventions for the next
-election-Z xii no h-e-1-alI
for governor in this election. Ander-
son county cannot afford to surrender
any OF her strength in convention.
Therefore be sure and vote.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26

The Play.

The. Lyric Opera company appeared
again at the local theatre last evening
in Mascot, but on account of the ex-
ceedingly bad weather, over head and
under foot, only small audience was
present to enjoy the play. The COM
pany sustained their reputation on the
previous evening.
The company will conclude their
engagement here this evening in ''The
Bohemian Girl"
The next attraction, one week from
tonight, will be Billy Kersands big
minstrel show. Billy is an old timer
before Palestine people, and last year
gave good show.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
Band rlinstreIs.

The Herald understands the boys
composing the juvenile band are per-
fecting arrangements to give a big
minstrel show next month. They held
an orchestra rehearsal last night, and
are going to try and put on a rafting
good show. No doubt they will get
warm support, as our people feel a
very warm pride in the young band,
and want to see it prosper.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26

Esser ycr-znead anz-pil Tor your
sewing machine, gun or bicycle, come
to the Singer Sewing Machine office,
Main street, next to Patrick's drug
store. We have it that we guarantee.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-10-26
William MeIIison Dead.

William Mellison died yesterday af
ternoon at the l. & G. y. hospital. He
had been sick for long time, and he d
been in the hospital for several
months. He was buried this afternoon
in the Catholic cemetery, following
services held in the church.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-08
Hastings New PAPER.

The Hastings Farmer and Trucker
a weekly paper brim full of news Of
local interest, made its appearance
Jan. 1st, with Mr.. f. ]. Seymour, ar
experienced newspaper man as edi-
tor and proprietor. The paper is OF
six pages and has the appearance OF
veteran. 1t starts off with a big
bona-fide circulation and large adj
vertising patronage, which will grow
as the merits of the paper and its
prosperous field of publication be-
come better known.
Hastings is the Irish potato center
of Florida. Last year over 10000 bar
rels were shipped and this spring a
conservative estimate places the crop
at something over 100000 barrels.
The prOfitableness of this industry is
attracting to that place colony of
progressive people who are making
money.
With Mr.. Seymour there to inspire
interest in the work and spread the
fame of the place abroad through the
medium of his excellent publication,
Hastings should make hundred fold
more rapid strides to the fore.