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New-York tribune., 1904-09-01

with humanity little and big All this show Of
enthusiasm was 20 see three thousand children 20
through the PAGES that they had learned al the
vacation Fairgrounds
After tho assembly salute 70 the flag and the
singing II America" came a mass cahsthenic
drill and then special drills. These included work
with IumbbcIls and Indian clubs. se4i5 and other
fancy drills and ended with a dancing march
which mace the black curls Of the girls bob mer-
rily.
Next the ground was cleared for gymnastio
games at which half the crowd followed the band
10 another part OF the playground to applaud and
cheer the youthfui gymnasts -. IN,
girls OF GImiHutIVe size were YsuitlrB the DUCK
in - form that would put athletic coiege slTIs
10 shame a dozen boys were swinging on rings
ald others vaulting parallel DaIS. 10 see
pale. weak looking lads jump for the bars
ana draw themselves up Dy their slender arms
suddenly bulging with muscles revelation
OF the practical good that the Board or EducatIon
Fairgrounds have done for the children OF tne
Tumbling straight combination and pyramids
followed IN quick succession.
There were other sides or the vacation "oIh
on exhibition at the playground, CHIEF among
which was the basketry work done by girls an
under fourteen years old. There were baskets
and mats OF artistcally blended colors-iavender
Ano white. red and white, brown ana straw color
and there also more complicated pieces,
hats for instance. one little girl had made
uny dolls sofa all OF braided rafda-
700, for the big tent where the basketry was dis
played was gay with paper garlands. the work OF
ana other dainty pieces were also shown as their
Among the guests al the exhibition yesterday
we're Or william H. Maxwell. superintendent OF
sen9oIs' Algernon 3. Higgins. associate superin
whitney, superintendent OF vacation schools Miss
.laFriet Lowenstein and Miss NJ r. Beattys. In
IniversitS eetfsnt ar sofsss0r amiiton OF the
Leef and HsuDt
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01

her own measurements To put a growing
ngure into stock sise" garment Is nearly
when the figure has settled down is not suitable
for the undeveloped figure OF schpol girl.
Simplicity in the make ls also TO he reeommended.
and there can be no difficulty In finding suitable
materials among the many provided for this ever
useful garment. Nuns yelling wash flannel
pped with silk makes simple and comfortable
waists. which at the same time extremely
pretty.
II the girl is going 10 boarding school, light
skirt should be provided for indoor school wear and
another heavier to be worn outside A last
years skirt may be renovated for skating and
The dsintegration of the blouse and skirt is an
ever present trouble with the schoolgirl To avoid
Tt,t. tbe leather belts which have been worn an
yTida NJ the mack NAV DE found useful. An easily
adjusted stock NAV be made from a piece Of ribbon
wide enough 10 cross at the back and tie in front,
with a little muslin turnover collar which can be
constantly renewed seWed in the centre
The subject of "A schoolgirls coat Is always rather
a vexed one. There girls OF fifteen and sixteen
punity and look exceediIgly well in IL; but they
are few and far between and, IS rule. q develop
uents one Of the best things for this transition
period IS the little doubebreasted REFER with brass
buttons. Failing that plain dS9nleoreasted 80 sack
vided These little coats light and warm. and
light walking attire ts always eGv1sh5le. smart
snecialIv cold weather, should also form part OF
fhe autumn school trousseau, and rtinccat should
NOT he omitted. Fur coats seem hardly suitable
gor ucho0lgirls and are not necessary with warm
,,ySsrcIothIng and a wooilen bodice In case fur is
,1ss1 the g1orthaired skins better than the
when the hair is worn over the shoulders
o, oPJerjSo- and while IL need not be expensive It
oYgb+ moi 10 he dowdy or old fashioned. white
accordion pleated crepe de chine with deep trans
admirably Besides this the schoolgirl needs two
or three wash silk blouses with elbow sleeves,
c,sbrnere or vvssh siik skirts with two three
sashes and hair ribbons TO match
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
EXCURSION SEASON ENDS.
Thousands of Fresh Air Mothers and Tots
Entertained Without Accident.

The series OF tvent,-ra~ea dsv excursions ~i,-a,
by the Tribune Fresh Air To1n6 for rlotbars and
children came to q most satisfactory end vesre--
l,- ts....-.t.-- =, 49,
--'e-etNtl there We're I'D mothers and chill
drTr VINO aVaIi=G thenSeives Of this chance for a
davs outing mn rho EI,,,sgr- -, r-,oI-i,,- s,r-, J
49, "a " 80 - i' ''''7' anu
'-ie ""lA@ was Accomplished without any serious
mishap or accident
The Palisades are directly hack Of Excelsior
Grove ami cIfr4ra. viii ,,r-i.t f .r,,,,,t+, -,
-.., - t 7''' 40 .'''N-'ti''''7
"''' Np me almost 'pe~pondIeniar rocks OF course
t4e veGturesurrv ones received some bruises on
heads and hottse ,s+ ,ba,, -,.,, ~, .,.i7.,,.. 80
'-i'- N'-I'7' @"i 'H'i' F'iS no a-tlHeiIt 81 Il
SERIOUS nature To mar the season Taera were
t"e--E-tiree instead Of the usual tHenty-SiN eXcur
s3us given this -aa~ COR s.r7,, IN -la sea SON the
r1,a17,c~-, - +t,- e.. - -. .4s,r 80 "a
-- '- 80. ~iv'0i' ''S'--ei Wa @.4' Ni" ''N
rev were willing 10 risk themselves on tie water
After the TuI,- a~1grslans had bcrn a,or1t,iis7ef
a.. -, .,..- .
i'' S"-F'} tr tfuct't wore OF ana al iH -'-'-'S-
eT 1-rsions were c-oO ded.
ON one of the recent excursions a bright Httle
~ - '- 'o''' " '
COY seven years oio stood close ht the side OF
The policeman Wheueve~ O'Mal!ey rushed for
ward 10 stop crush the little fellow followed
r.
MN iou naa better get UPSTAIRS SAID an
attendant who did not know the boy -Yoliu aer
1l1rr ,7ovr,, ., -r+s dab. -rt-- ..,.s -h-
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
- DECInED - n WoREY-

I'VE DECIDED NOT 10 WORRY
re decided not to worry any uit --
---i sn lliu jest easy "a lefJ---
" mats tho use tr tune an fIr,.
WHAT'S the Uss 10 alters worry
I've decided not to Eorry any more.
jest 70 long an aher= mind your your own affairs:
LooE Tor laughter an for 10Y an nor for tears,
Nfea q-crrlhbin an a-h0eiu'.
ihatil stop the weeds a-sTon IN.
Just determine not 10 Worry ily
What's r7e use TO ua awake an rack your brain
Jest because The crops are thirstiu' for Il rain
It'H come e0 its a-cumiH'
An l1s 'run tp come a-hummiu-.
I'm iHe same oi way don't worry any more
NEcu sou come 10 cross hin that's hard 10 climb
l@fN Il easy r4cA along an take VoUr time
Fry 10 keep th- welkiu' rinEiu
With youT snOutI1' an your Si0Eiu'.
An you il ci-aa i-rEIt WORRY any
- .awr nee Porcher Hext. IN Lippincotts MouJh-
Iy Magazine
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01

taffeta and light weight cloth are equally appro-
PIRATE. and linen is in vogue for ths simpler coats
OF summer
The quantity OF material required for the medium
size (six years. Is three and fve-eighths Yards q
inches w1ds two and three-quarter yards q inches
wide. two and one-eighth yards "A inches wide
with two yards Of braid to trim illustrated.
The pattern. No. 4SG0. is cut in sizes for girls
OF two, four, six and eight years OF age
The pattern will he seEt to any address on re-
ceipt of 10 cents Please give number OF pattern
distinctly. Address Pattern Department. New
York Tribune. II in hurry for pattern send an
extra two-cent stamp, and will mail by letter
postage IN sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
Youthful East Siders Display Prowess Gained
in Fairgrounds.

Say. but sint dis good ss de crcus?' re-
marked a ragged urchin he fought his way
through the thronEs that Lined the sidewalks and
the pavements during ths closing exercises OF
eight Board Of Education vacation Fairgrounds.
which were held yesterday afternoon at the De-
lancey-st- playground
In uptown district there might have been
couple OF thousand onlOokers. but down there on
the East Side men. women and children were
banked row after behind the Iron fences that
incloss the playground More than thiA hundreds
OF people gazed down at the exercises from the
dizzy height Of the Williamsburg Bridge under
which the playground Is located. but the choicest
places OF al were the windows and FIRE escapes OF
the LsueEnsuts across the street They overfovsd
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
FOR GIRLS SCHOOL WEAR.
Fashion Suggestions for Busy Mothers-As
n Short Waists

For the mother whose daughters ara stiu IN
the schoolgirl period This -aason ~ rho year -
likely 70 be q busy time : mother ~ five dauEh-
tsrs, three Of whom are at school. sa-= thar size
has never ceased - wonder AZ The extra 1riiua~,
talent her offspring possess f1r wearing out their
clothes. Though they are dispatched 10 school -
al Easter with generous outfits they return N
the foid verftable Dorothy DraEEetsiIs without a
single garment III to be carried ou through the
autumn There is probably solution for this
problem. but some trouble can Do saved by wise
selection
Fo- indoor school wear the serEa skirt ard
shirt waist are the two main items os The outfit
and here II might oe well 10 suggest that the
blouse for each individual girl should - made
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
WON EN--ANp WOMEN.

NV experiences has opened my eyes 20 two facts.
There ara distinct species OF women as ther. ar-
or nirS: some are mere females others mere iojis
snd others women proper-ths Counterpart OF man
IN tne better senEe--GMauds Roosevelt. in L1ppfn-
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
AluNEY REcEINEn-

The Sea Grc N. ID branch held its annual San
shine sale or August l9 and the sum or s27 was
rea lied II was decided give SI0 20 dav
nursery in Manhattan. and 81 has beer. received
at the general office 20 be used In Sunshine work
The three yOE1C women who arranged the saI lie
thlS wear We're NLude e.. Bates Alice a.. Wilson
ana Gertrude O. Willard. who are cordially
thanked for their helpful contribution 10 the work
NJ =. X g. n2s sent 81 tor the emergency fund
- Il. OF Nev-Nf-S City. has sent s. a his
monthly -,bution fer ne blind woman
Five cents fer postage reading matter sent
from this Office came YESTERDAY from Miss Bender
OF Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
EAS SSING ON

Mrs. Freeman. oS Brooklyn Will contribute some
warm infants garments TO some worthy poor wom-
an IN need OF such cheer Mrs. Loper. OF New
Jersey, has passed on a Scripture roll, as raw
Of cheer, TO Mrs T K Hall, OF Florida. whose
helpless physical condition prevents from even
holding book Mrs. Loper will also contribute
%omen.s shoes OF small sizes: Mrs. Greene, Of
BROOKLYN viii furnish pictures and stories as en-
tertaintng cheer for invalid children She has in
the past forwarded many books and Juvenile pa
pers In response 70 appeals in the column, sou1s
Of which have beer acknowledged and others hav.
not This course leaves one in doubt II the Offer
tngS OF cheer sent have been received.
Seven neat pink and white gingham dresses for
little tots came from Chatham. y. J. yesterday
without a name,
Then cheer I'D and bear up. and laugh ut old Fatss
Let her wrealE on your head what she Will:
With noble and fearless forbearanca await
Every blow, every loss, every III.
Hone on and remember the dreariess wav
Has nothing OF sadness sorrow
For the brave heart that smiles at the Ills OF to-
dav
And hnres tor a brighter tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
AN ENGAGEMENT

Announcement & made OF the snzaS.uasr-r cr
Miss Fannie Mesksr. daughter OF Mrs. william
Butler Meeker, OF Riverdzle-cn-Hudscn- 20 Frnuun.
tyn Acalr Farnsworrh. OF yonzsrs. N. =
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
THREE THOUSAND GYMNAsTs.

-Ths LAAys Pictorial
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01

extends over the shoulders IN the manner always
becoming 70 childish figures. As illustrated. II is
made or ponEee trimmed with fancy braid.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
THANKS FOR CHEER

Mrs. Mardn. OF Maine. was greatly pleased with
III" birthday remembrarces received. and espe-
cially for the contribution from the office Miss
Banks writes Il received from the T. s :.
oIh.e- through the kind interest OF the president
OF Manhattan branch No. 3. a box OF handsome
and useful gifts. for which return sincere thanks
New-York tribune., 1904-09-01
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.
A Tissue Paper Pattern Of Child's Coat. No.
4,800, for 10 Cents.

Plated coats alwavs are becoming 20 little girls
and are as comfortaf- . 70 the young wearers az
they are fashionable This one IS peculiarly de-
siraoie ana includes an oddly shaped collar that
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
WOMEN MUST CHECK DIVORCE.
Episcopal Bishop Has Lost Faith in
Purpose of Men "to stem the
TumultuOus Tide"

New Haven, Conn.,, Sept. 30.-The
triennial convention Of the Daughters
Of the King in the United States was
formally opened at st. Paul's church
yesterday. The charge to the conven-
ton was made by Right Rev. Cleland
Kinloch Wilson, bishop Of Georgia. He
asked the Daughters Of the King to d.
rect their earnest work toward rem
edying the divorce evil. He said In
part: 1.-TWO hundred thousand d.
vorces q year means work for women
of reverence, heart and sympathy. My
greatest trust is In the character and
determination of American women
rather than the legislation of American
men to stem this tumultuous tide ris-
ing against the sacredness Of mother
hood. Divorce is burning out the
hopes of beautiful American home
life."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
ANOTHER WORLDS FAIR.
In 1907 mt Hampton Roads, Va, VIII
Re Celebrated the Founding Of.
jamestown 800 Years Ago.

st. Louis, Sept. S0.-The chief exec
utives Of four states-Terrell, Of
Georgia; Beckham, of Kentucky; Her
riod, of South Dakota, and White, OF
North Dakota-participated in the
celebration of jamestown exposition
day at the Virginia worlds fair build
ing. The celebration was designed to
proclaim to the world that in 1907, at
Hampton Roads, Va. the tricentennial
of tho founding Of Jamestown in 1907.
the first English settlement in Amer
lea, would be celebrated with an ex-
position. Gen. Ftzhugh Lee, president
of the jamestown Exposition company.
and other distinguished citizens Of Vir-
ginia who will be active In its man
agement, also took part in the cele-
bration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
Reorganixing Russia's Navy.
SUDDEN CALL TO FAME.
Judge Phelps, of Lee, Mass, Who
Fined the British Diplomat, Hon
ored by His Townsmen.

Lee. Mass, Oct. ALI the honors
that his townspeople could bestow at
short notice were offered Judge Henry
T. Phelps yesterday. The man who
jumped into international fame by
fining Hugh Quincy, third secretary
Of the British embassy, for scorching
his automobile, is a popular hero. In
the republican primaries yesterday his
fellow citizens had their first chance
to express approval Of his course and
chose him as member of the town
committee, a delegate to the congress
sional convention, delegate to the
county convention and delegate to
the convention to name a district at
torney.
Several "Give me liberty or give me
death" speeches were made and Great
Britain and Its representative were
discussed with freedom and vigor
that smacEed Of ante-revolutionary
days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
OPPOSES WORSHIP OF IMAGES.
Catholic Priest Declares His People
Wear Beads and Invoke Unknown
Saints Too Much.

New York, Sept 30.-To discontinue
the veneration of images, to discard
the scapular, the devotion to relics. in
vocation Of saints and the carrying OF
beads, were the innovations suggested
by an extraordinary article read by
Rev. Clement M. Thuente before the
Catholic eucharistio congress. "The
faithful love God on the mountain and
follow mere Symbols" he said, THE
devout are too inclined to reject the
food of angels and accept the light
food, consisting in the wearing Of all
kinds of scapulars, in carrying all
kinds Of beads, in invoking all known
and unknown saints, and in visiting all
possible relics"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
FARMERS OPPOSE SUBSIDIES.
National Congress Does Not Want
the Treasury Pillaged In support
of Private Enterprises.

st. Louis, Oct 1.-The Farmers Ma
tional congress, which has held daily
meetings at the worlds fair grounds
all week, has closed. Several resolu-
tons were passed, among them one
reaffirming its opposition to any legis-
lation by congress which contemplates
subsidy or appropriation from the
public treasury creating tax upon the
people In support Of private enter
prise and one favoring the advisability
Of a comprehensive history Of Ameri-
can husbandry be written setting forth
the results achieved by scientific farm
ing.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
MUST BUY FROM THE TROPICS.
Secretary Wilson Says the Phiiip-
pines Can Furnish All the Prod
ucts We Cannot Raise.

Binghamton. N Y. Sent. 2s.-Re-
publican day at the BInghamton fair
brought out q large attendance. Sec
Rotary of Agriculture Wilson. the
principal speaker, discussed the po-
litical situation. saying the repub-
lican party throughout the country Is
agreed with regard to republican
policy, while their democratic oppo-
nents are very much divided. Speak
ing OF the Philippines. Secretary Will
son said: ''The United States has
sent q corps OF scientists to show the
islanders how to produce the $4,000
DOC, 900 of products that we must buy
from tropical countries and which can
not be grown in the United States,
We propose that these islands shall
furnish us with these products"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
EVERY BRIDGE WASHED OUT.
Trinidad in Darkness and Isolated
from the World for n Time by
Terrific Flood.

Trinidad, COL, Oct. IA terrific
flood struck the city Of Trinidad and
the whole valley along the Las Animas
river, devastating a wide section. The
loss is 100000. Every bridge in
Trinidad is out, the Santa Fe station
is demolished, all Of the railroads tied
up and the telephone and telegraphic
services completely suspended. More
than 30 city blocks in the residence
and business sections were from two to
four feet under water along the river.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
GAVE ALL TO CHARITY.
Mrs. Sarah Potter, of boston, En-
riched Various Institutions By
Will Made Prior to Death.

Boston, Sept 29.-Public requests
aggregating over $1,000.000, the larg-
est being gift of $3.50, 900 to the city
Of New Bedford, are contained in the
will Of the late Mrs. Sarah Potter. Of
Boston, which was fled here for pro-
bate. To the Boston Medical library
Is bequeathed $3.50, 900; to the kinder
garten for the blind at Jamaica Plains,
500, 900, and $4,000 each to Harvard
university, Boston home for incurahles.
hospital cottages for children at Bald
winville, Mass; free free hospital fol-
women at Brookline, the Massachu-
sets college of pharmacy.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
No Air.h,p Contest mt Fair.

st. Louis, Sept. 29.-The few re-
manning slender possibilities OF an
award in the widely advertised $780,
900 airship contests at the worlds fair
grounds went glimmering when the
executive committee adjourned with
out extending the time limit placed on
the contest. The time expires Friday
ard so far there has not been trial
contest at the aeronautic concourse.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06

Kansas City, Mo-, Oct. Frank W.
Coover, editor Of the Kansas City Re-
view, a weekly newspaper. made oath
that e. Mont Reilly. assistant post
master, dictated to him the article
which he published in the Review last
August attaching Homer Mann, speak
er of the lower house Of the council,
Mayor Neff and other city officials.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
rhourht Tcacher Was a negro.

Chicago, Sept 29.-Fifty boy pickets
stationed about the McAllister public
school here prevented pupils from en-
tering yesterday. They threatened
violence against any child daring to
enter the school yard. The picketing
was the result Of a strike" which was
caused by a mistaken belief of the
children that an assistant kindergar-
ten teacher was colored.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
TO KEEP LIQUOR OUT.
Indian Territory PrOhibitiOnists
VIII Send Delegates to Washing
ton 70 Plead with Congress.

South McAlester, I. T.. Sept. 29.-The
Indian Territory Christian association
for prohibition met in convention here
and elected the following officers: A.
s. McKennon, president, South Nc
Alester; E. NJ. Sweet. secretary, Mus
kogee. The association made itself
perpetual, adopted a constitution and
raised $1,70O to pay the expense Of
sending delegates to Washington to
plead with congress to prohibit the
sale OF intoxicating liquor in the In
dian territory wheE admitted to state
hood.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
Parker Hammer Almost Lost.

Esopus, N. Y, Oct. 1.-The only Par
ker and Davis banner in Esopus came
near being wrecked yesterday by o
terrific windstorm. Half the popula-
ton turned out to save the banner
which was rescued by Rev. Charles M
Hall, Parker son-in-law, after W. G
Pullman had fallen from building and
broken q leg and County Supervisor
Long had fallen from a tree into Q
pickerel pond.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
IT'S AN ALL-wINTER JOB.
Japs Cannot Take Port Arthur ~
Assault and Must Await starva-
tion Process.

London, Oct. 1.-The failure Of the
latest Japanese attempt to drive out
the Port Arthur fleet and reduce the
fortress has led, according to the Daily
Telegraph's Chefoo correspondent. to
the decision that the Japanese must
20 into winter quarters, Japanese off,
GERS admitting that Gen. Stoessel Is
making q superb stand. According
ly," the correspondent says, "perma-
nent Notifications affording excellent
shelter are being constructed outside
of the Russian main line OF defenses
and warm clothing is being brought
up for the troops. Reinforcements
are continually arriving. Finding 1t
impossible to hold outer forts, even
when they are captured, owing to the
cnflading fire, the only alternative left
the japanese is to cut of supplies and
communications"
Reorganixing Russin's Navy.
st. Petersburg, Oct. 1.-The reor-
garization of the navy, which has been
foreshadowed by the Associated press.
begins with the announcement on the
highest authority that Vice Admiral
Doubasoff, the present head OF the
technical bureau OF the admiralty, Will
be appointed minister Of marine.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
Two Speeches a Week.

New York, Sept. 29.-As on former
occasions, when Judge Parker has Wis
tied New York, he has been urged to
undertake an extensive speaking cam
paign on his own behalf. It is under
stood that he has now declared final
his decision not to make political
speeches except to delegations which
may call on him at his home at
Esopus. 1t seems likely now he viii
sccede to request that he make two
speeches each week.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
Object 10 Pre.byterIan Merger

st. Louis, Oct. lat a conference Of
members of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church held here 1t was decided
to reject the plan for the consolidation
of the Cumberland Presbyterian and
the Presbyterian churches. Delegates
were present representing 10000 mem
bers OF the Cumberland church from
all parts Of the country.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
BOY. Flesh Cooked.

Homer Coen, nine-year-old son OF
J. w. Coen, Of Newton, died from
the effects of severe scalding he re-
ceived. The boy was playing in the
ice factory and fell into a tank OF
scalding water. His flesh was literally
cooked from head to foot and he SUI
fered great agony until death came to
his relief.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-10-06
Fraternal Insurnnce statistics.

st. Louis, Sept. 29.-The report of the
committee on statistics Of the Ma
tional Fraternal congress showed a
net increase In membership during
the past year Of 2S3, 1893 in the various
organizations. The report showed
that the amount of fraternal insurance
paid out in benefits during the past
year was s53,177.S9G. The number Of
deaths reported for the year was 3D.
800.