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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-09
EXCURSION TO HAVANA. CUBA,
JANUARY 4TH.

The Seaboard announces very low
rate of one fare, plus two dollars for
the round trip from all points in
Virginia North Carolina and South
Carolina, including Washington, d.
c., to Havana, Cuba and return.
Tickets including meals and state
room on steamship between Port
Tampa and Havana and return.
Tickets will be sold January 4th from
North Carolina points and are good,
returning on any steamer up to and
including January 18th, with final
limit of ticket January 22hd, 1905.
StopOvers will be permitted at any
points south of Jacksonville.
This party Will be limited to $50
persons, and reservations should be
made promptly i'm order to secure &C
cancellations on the steamship "Oli~
Nette,' one Of the most handsome
ships of the Pcninsular and Occiden-
tai Steamship Company, which will
convey the party to Havana. The
party viii be personally conducted by
Mr.. a. w. Fritot, from Jacksonville,
who viii meet them in Jacksonville,
and accompany them to Havana.
MIR. Frtot speaks Spanish Huently,
and will give special attention to the
party.
Tie rate from Raleigh viii be
$3.50 for the round trip, including
meals and state room berth.
For further information apply TO
c. II. GATTIS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Raleigh, N. G.
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functions have taken place this week
at Kenilworth, Mr.. c. Brewster Chap
! man gave theatre party on Monday
evening. Following Mr.. Chapman's
party Mr.. and Mrs. T.. B. Moore en-
tertalned at supper.
"A delightful billiard tournament has
been in progress, Miss Frances Liv-
ingston holds the record as the cham
pion billiard player.
A number of bridge parties have
been given.
~ tea was given by the Swannanoa
Country Club on Friday afternoon.
On thursday vening Mr.. ana Mrs.
Edgar B. Moore gave a dinner party
n compliment to Mr.. G. Brewster
Chapman.
Golf and outing parties have been
very much in violence during the week
golf tournament is being planned
for later in the season.
The hunting season is at it's heighth
and many are taking advantage o.
the opportunities afforded The prin-
tlpal game is quail, pheasant and wild
turkey.
A number of entertainments are be-
ng planned for the Christmas holt
days, notably among which will be a
very large dinner dance by the Alpha
society.
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FERGUSON--ENNISS
\ Lovely Home Wedding Celebrated
Here Yesterday Morning.

A home wedding, beautiful in every
letail was celebrated yesterday morn
ng at the home Of Mrs. George b.
Ennis on North Person street, the
bridal couple being Mr.. Richard II.
ferguson, OF Maplehurst, Wake coun-
~, and Miss Elizabeth Marshall En-
nisS, Of this city. The ceremony Was
performed by Rev. Alfred II. Moment,
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
The residence was filed to Overlooking
with relatives and friends.' 1t was a
scene of loveliness. being decorated
With palms. ferns and holly. The
oarlor was Illuminated with wax can
dies and evergreens and flowers were
tastefully displayed. The bride was
lttlred in a lovely shirrcd Parisian
gown. trimmed in duchess lace.
The friends Of the happy couple
were most generous in their remem-
ORANGES. for many handsome gifts
were received. The gift of the groom
to the bride was u beautiful diamond
brooch.
The bride is a most charming and
attractive young woman, the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Hannah Y. Enniss, grand
daughter of the late Col. Ed. M. Var
borough, of Raleigh: the grand daugn-
ter of the late Mr.. James FL. Enniss,
and a niece of Mr.. p. c.. Ennis.
The groom is one of Wake county s
most popular and successful farmers
and both he and his charming bride
have many friends.
Among the visitors from distance
were Mrs. NJ. K. Harding and Miss
Queenie Mcdonald. of Greensboro.
After the wedding the happy COUPE
left over the Seaboard Air Line for a
trip to Northern cities. They will be
at home after December 18th at Ma
plehurst, the home of the grom.
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!. Il y
IN HONOR OF MRS. MILTON.
Mrs. Charles NJ. Busbec Entertains at
Charming Luncheon.

One of the most delightful enter
ailments of the season was a violet
luncheon given yesterday by Mrs.
Charles M. Busbee in honor of her
sister. Mrs. Nolan s. Milton, of Louis
9ille, Ky.
The table was decorated with a
arge pot of green orchids, around
which were arranged tall single sticks
With silver shades. Covers We're laid
for twelve and at each plate was Il
and painted card boring the names
of the guest and a tiny basket filled
with maiden hair ferns and parma
violets tied with violet ribbons. a
delicious lunch was then served in
courses.
Those present We're: Mrs. Busbee,
Mrs. w. w. Fuller. Mrs. T. S. Fuller,
Miss Warner, of Washington, j.. c.;
Mrs. Register, Mrs. Grimes, Mrs.
Chambers Smith, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs.
Drewry and Mrs. w b. Jones.
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+ x X
Icacll--Ricl<S.

Rocky Mount, N. c., December S.
especially y esterday a most beauti-
lul marriage was solemnized in the
Episcopal Church today at half-past
Twelve o'clock when Miss Mary r cks,
me of Rocky Mounts most beautiful
daughters was welded to Mr.. John p.
Leach, a popular young man of Lit
Teton, Rev. r. b. owens performing
the ceremony.
The ushers entered the church as
follows: Messrs. j. p. Pippin and
Geo. Gillian. Spots Burwel and r. e.
Norris, and next the maid of honor.
Miss Ranne Broddie, of Wilson: then
from out the north room came the
groom and his best man, Mr.. f. P.
Spruill, and just before the bride en-
tered on her fathers arm, Miss Pearl
Tayler most beautifully and touch
ingly sang, ''Oh, True Love"
After the ceremony the bridal par
ty repaired to the home of the
brides parents, where a delightful
repast was served. after which they
drove to the depot and amid a shower
of rice babe farewell to the bride and
groom, who departed on train No. As
for Norfolk and thence to Washing
ton City via steamer. After spend ng
4 week of pleasure at the capital city
the happy couple will go to Littleton,
which is to be their future home.
- - +
Where is He?
Mr.. George King, who works for the
Ellington Lumber Company, and who
resides at 522 North West street, left
Tuesday morning for a hunt near the
Catholic Orphanage and nothing has
been heard Of him since. His wife
who is sick, is very much disturbed
at his absence and fears that he has
met with some accident.
No information of the matter has
been given to the police and it is
thought the man will re-appear all
safe.
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Air Shaken by Heavy Cannohade'
nv the Associated Press. )

SX the ASSOcldte'l ICSo'(
Mukden. Dec. T.-(Via Pekin.) -
Cannonading of great volume was
heard around Poutilolf Hill and the
railroad yesterday morning. IT con
tinued during the Cay ard evidently
owing to the tremendous noise, reach
ed it's height from to . o'clock III
the afternoon. II was unlike anything
Of the kind heard heretofore, except
at Port Arthur.
This tremendous noise is supposed
to be caused by the increasing num-
Der OF siege guns of large calibre, all
of which seemed to be in use yester-
Gay
Rumors of an attack by the Japa-
nese at various dates have been eur
rent for the past two weeks and the
impression prevails that yesterday S
heaVy bombardment was in anticipa-
ton of the assumption of the offen-
sive by the Japanese.
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daughter Miss Bessie Adelaide, was
married this evening at Z O'Clock tC
Mr.. John Edgar HUDSON, both OF SIN
ston. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. f. II. Davis, tn newly elected
presiding elder of the New Bern dis
trict of the NJ. f. Church.
A host of friends of both contract
ng parties witnessed the ceremony.
Miss Randolph is one of KinstonS
most popular young ladies'.
The groom, Mr.. John Edgar Hudson
$ pharmacist connected With the
Owl drug store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudson left on the
1885 train over the Atlantic & North
Carolina Railroad for his home al
Newton Grove, N c.. where they vii
visit for a short while. They Will DE
1t home in Kinston after December 5.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Prominent South CaroIinian Webs IA
IIillsbOrO.

Hillsboro, Dec. (Special.) "A
most beautiful wedding service was
celebrated this afternoon at 3 o'clock
IN the Episcopal church. the VOWS be-
ing given by Rev. S. p. Waters
The bride is a most beautiful and
,harming young woman, Miss Katie G..
fedgepeth the groom Mr.. James II.
Bennett a prominent business man of
ella, S. G. The church was hand
somely decorated and was filled with
friends.
Among the out of town visitors were
Misses Christine and Sallie Rosemond,
of Durham, Mr.. j. X. Croswell, OF
Sumter, Col. Walker Evans, of Clio,
Mr.. James Gibson. of Dillon, Major G.
p. Wells, of Bennettsville, the best
man. and DR.. Kelle, of Clio. After
A wedding trip north the happy couple
will go to their home at Clio.
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WoOtcn-MOOre.

kinston, n. c., Dec. 7.-(Special) =
This afternoon at 1870 o'clock at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. l.. j. Moore
their beautiful and accomplished
daughter, Miss Helen l.. Moore, was
happily married to Mr. Alfred IL
Wooten, Of Centcrville, Pitt county
this State The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. c. w. Howard, of the
Disciples Church.
II was quiet home wedding, attend
ed by the families of the bride and
groom.
Miss Moore is one of Lenoir county 5
oldest and most respected families.
The groom is prosperous young far
mer of Pitt county.
The young couple left kinston for
their home Immediately after the cere-
mony, driving through the country.
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Warren in Line.

To the Editor: | send my name to
you as one OF the cotton growers who
is willing to join that Twenty Per Cent
Club proposed by f. b. ArendeIl.
Three neighbors casually met here this
morning and sent their names to the
Commissioners of Agriculture. Many
of us are willing to canass this section
of our country Let every county III
the belt be canvassed
Very truly,
w. H. HARRIS.
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Observation-Disclosures.

Cards have been issued to The APP
preaching marriage of Miss Mittie
West and Mr.. Nathan Stanley Richard
son, IF Dover. The ceremony will
take place at $50 o'clock, Wednesday
evening, December 14th, in the NJ. Z.
church at Dover. Both the parties
are prominent residents of Dover,
and the event is to be one of much
interest
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Marriage of Hugh Gordon Miller

(By the Associated Press.)
New York Dec. Hugh Gordon
Miller, who resigned the United States
District Attorneyship of Virginia on
December |, was married to-day in st.
Thomas church to Miss Edna NJ. Az
len, daughter of the late Thorne Al
len of this CITY,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-09
GOV. AYCOCK FRIDAY NIGHT.
He VIII Deliver an Address at Peace
Institute.

Governor Charles r. Aycock, in re-
Spouse to an invitation. VIII on FRIDAY
night speak at Peace Institute before
the students and faculty
An invitation is extended from
Peace Institute to all patrons ana
friends of the institution to be pres
ent. 1t is certain that crowded mouse
will greet Governor Aycock as THIS is
probably the last speech he will make
in Raleigh before his term as Cover
nor eXnireS.
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CONE TO FLORIDA.
viii Start on Visit on Christmas
Afternoon.

Governor AyGock expects to leave
for Florida on the afternoon of Christ
mas day, taking with him his sons,
Common and John, and Will visit his
brother, at Melrose, He will on the
30th address the Southern educational
conference at Jacksonville, his subject
to be, THE Education Of the Masses. .
1t is the only engagement to speak
which he has made before the end OF
his term.
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fai;ridgeAsbury.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles WADE Asbury
invite you to be present
at the MAJ riage OF their daughter,
Naly Garrett,
Mr.. Benjamin Waring Partridge. Jr.,
on Wednesday evening,
December the tWcntY-first
at nalf after eight o'clock,
Six hundred and ten Washington St,
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Ladies society Meeting.

The ladies Society of Christian
Work of the Presbyterian church,
Will meet in the lecture room this af-
ternoon at four o'clock. All ladies of
the congregation are cordially invited
to attend
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TO the Misses Fuller.

y reception Viii he given this AZ
ternoon from four 10 seven by Mrs.
Thomas S. Fuller, in honor of Misses
Janet and Margaret Fuller, cf New
York, sisters OF Mr.. Fuller, who are
her guests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-09
Cabinet Nominations Confirmed.

(By the Associated Press.)
Washington Dec. 1.-THE Senate in
executive session to-day confirmed all
four cabinet nominations w r. Will
cox as postmaster at New York, and
Francis +. Leupp as Indian Commits
SiOner.
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WOMAN and
SOCIETY,".

Just bear with me, my friend,
Full oft I've failed to say
The word of cheer that might have
walked
To melody your day.
Just bear with me, whene'er
The word l say is wrong.
Think of the love that after all
Beats for you, true and strong.
Just bear with me-and try
TO give me of your faith:
The faith that heavens life,
And bridges even death.
-Margaret E. Sangster,
:. :. i
M IS Lula r. Myatt, has returned
from a visit 20 her sister in Alexan-
dria, Va.
Miss Martha Powell returned to
her home in Selma yesterday morn
ing. after a visit here.
Miss Annie Staley left yesterday
morning for her home in Franklin
Mrs. L. D. Joyrer. of Smithfield
returned to her home yesterday, after
a visit here.
Mrs. G. E. Garland, of Benson
left for her home yesterday.
Col and Mrs. w. b. Rodman, of
Charlotte. passed through yesterday
morning on their way to Washington,
N. c., their former home.
Miss Fannie Sawyer. of Durham.
returned to her home yesterday morn
ing, after a visit here.
Mr. Henry Litchford, Mr.. James
Litchford and DR.. and Mrs. d. H. Abb
bolt returned yesterday from an eX-
tended trip having visited ST. Louis,
Arizona, Mexico and other points.
Mrs. Frances Bryan, of Durham,
,.ot,1rnod RI her hnn1a Yesterday morn =
ing.
An important meeting of st.
Mary's Guild is called for this after
noon at $50 O'clock in Metropolitan
Hail.
Mrs. John G. Humphreys, of Elm
City, has returned to her home, after
visit to friends here.
Mr.. Jno. A. Mckay and family
have returned to their home at Dunn,
after a visit here.
Mrs. Graham Woodland, of Will
son, was here yesterday and spent
the day with relatives, being on her
way to visit Miss Lois Long, of
ly Miss Mamie Robbins of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. P. Shell, of Dunn,
were here yesterday.
Mrs. holland Milton, of Louisville,
KY, after visit to her sister. Mrs.
Charles M. Busbee. left yesterday for
ASneVllIe 10 WISH MIS-. vance.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Mclean, of
Burlington, were here yesterday.
Miss Lucie Merrill left yesterday
for Charlotte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis NJ. Bourne
returned to their home at Asheville
yesterday. Mr.. Bourne has been at
tending the Supreme court
Mrs w. Lancaster, of Wilson
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. M. T. Young, of Dunn, wa:
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. p. Whitaker
have returned from avisit to New
York.
to Wyatts yesterday.
Mrs. r. E. Lumsden, Jr., and
Mrs. d. B. Foy have gone to Holly
Springs to attend a wedding recept.o
10 re given to DIR. Utley and his
bride.
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"a RARcAIN,,a, HORSE POWER,

center crank engine; so horse pow
er, returntubular boiler, without
stack, ali in Al condition; can de
liver after December ~. $S25.
Enfield knitting Mills, Enfleld, N
q 1Z-4-3L sun NS1
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Atlanta. ia.

Mr.. Partridge is well known H. Raj
eieh and held in highest esteem BY
numbers of friends who Will wish for
h m and his fair bride a rich realiza :
ticn Of every happiness that life Of
fprS
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Observation-Disclosures.

Kinston, n. c., Dec. 7.-(Special.) -
At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Randolph, their
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-09
West Bound Trains.
PaS- I dS~ / IS
senger. senger. senge

r. S. ROWLAND. President
s. T.. DILL. superintendent.
r. p FOSTER. General Manages.
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Nineteen Went Down With Boat.


(By the Associated Press)
Tripoli. Dec. IA boat from the
Turkish Corvette Mansura. manned by
forty seamen. has sunk in the road
stead. Nineteen of the crew were
drowned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-09

Xmas Cakes of all description at
BretSch.
e. O. d. t. f.
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ATLANTIC g. NORTH CAROLINA
RAILROAD.
(Howland Improvement Co.. Lessee
Pas Pas. Pas

Schedule Effective Sept. 8th, 1904.
East Bound Trains.
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Tuscarora Book Club.

The Tuscarora Club will meet with
Mrs. B. w. Kilgore, on North Bount
street. Saturday afternoon at four
o'clock.
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Mrs. Il. Ill. Briggs BETTER.

The many friends of Mrs. r. II.
Briggs, who has been quite i'll for sew
eral days will be delighted to learn
that her condition yesterday was re-
ported improved.
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EXun- Herring.

Snow Hill, n. c., Dec. Especially
At three o'clock yesterday after
noon in the Methodist church here,
Rev. E. c. Sell officiating, Mr.. Joseph
Exum and Miss Herring We're united
in marriage in the presence of a
large number of friends. Miss Pearl
Herring, sister of the bride, was maid
of honor, and J. T. Exum, the groom S
brother, the best man. AS the wed.
ding party moved up the aisle Mrs.
l.. V. Morrill, at the organ rendered
the wedding march, filling the build
ing with waves of triumphant har-
mony.
The ushers We're Sheriff b. w. Ed
wards, W. II. Williams, George p.
Dali and w. w. Warren.
After the ceremony and warm
congratulations from friends, the
couple drove to LAGRANGE, where they
took the train for trip to Washing
ton and other cities.
4 X !.
Gaieties at Kenilworth Inn.
Kenilworth Inn. Biltmore. n. c.,
Dec. S.-(Special.) -Some enjoyable
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TOnlliIlS0n-DiHec.

High Point, Dec. S.-(Special) AT
the home of the bride on English
street last evening Miss Ethel Diqee
and Mr.. S. Fl. Tomlinson We're united
in marriage. The happy couple left
on the evening train for Jacksonville
and other points in Florida to spend
their honeymoon. The marriage was
a surprise to all but few intimate
friends and no cards were issued and
only few people beside the immediate
families witnessed the ceremony. The
parlor in which the marriage VOWS
were spoken was very beautifully dec
Grated. The bride is pretty. accomp-
lished and is well and favorably
known. The groom is one Of High
Points promising young manufacture
ers and is held in esteem by all.
Among the out of town people pres
ent were Miss Mary Kenneth. of Raj
eigh, and Messrs. julie Reitzel and
sherman Dibbell. brother-in-law and
brother, respectively. of the bride.
=. Il
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Embro, n. c., Dec. I.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-23
Base Ball Full Blood Indian Team
 against
 Falcons. HIGHLAND PARK 
rhe play had to De carried but to the

The play had to be carried out to the end.
 The woodend horses won nearly all the blue ribbons at the latest horse show. Mrs. Woodend never drove bet ter and never dressed more beautifully. The honors of the show were hers. One of the most expert whips of England had been brought here especially to teach her how to drive a four-in- hand She proved an apt pupil, and drove in gallant style.
 story is told of a man who saw all the woodend traps one day.
 "who rides in that7' he asked. point ing to a four-in-hand. : "Dr. woodend," was the reply.
 And who drives in that. and in that, and in that?' he asked, pointing in turn to the various handsome equip- ages.
 "Dr. woodend," was the reply.
 What is this Dr. Woodend? he ask
 He Is a broker"
 What do his customers ride in?" the visitor inquired.
 Trolley cars" was the answer.
 The magnificent horses and the beau tiful carriages have been sold to satis- fly creditors. The town house in Sew entyfirst Street, which stood in the name or Mrs. Woodend, has been mort gagged to meet the demands of insist ent claimants. The fair weather friends who ate the fine dinners and who trooped about the woodends in their day of glory have drifted away They are sorry-sorry for the Wood- ends and sincerely sorry for them selves.
 Society sniffs and wonders how any one could be so presumptious as to hope to enter its charmed circle by tap ping on its door with a horseshoe.
 It's the old story of the Veneerings with Twentieth century setting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-23
CONSUL GUMMERE REPORTS.
Unlted Stntes VIII Probably Send Wal
 Ships to Moroccan Waters.

Unlted Stntes VIII Probably Send War
 Ships to Moroccan Waters.
 Washington, May 22.-A very brief cablegram came to the State Depart ment today from Consul Gummere. at Tangier, Moroco, which confirmed the press reports that Mir. Perdicaris, the American citizen, who, with his step son, Cromwell Varley, British subject, was kidnapped by bandits. were being welltreated by the Moorish brigandS, by whom they were kidnapped.
 The authorities, according to the dis patch. are in communication with the bandits regarding the two men, and 1t is expected that terms of ransom are the subject of negotiations. The Con- sul-General hopes to be able to report these terms to the State Department very soon.
 MT. Gummere is moving actively. in the matter, his instructions being to secure the release of Perdicaris as soon as possible
 Naval officials are awaiting news of the arrival of Admiral Chadwick at Fayal, with the South Atlantic squad ron, and that of the European squad. ron, under Admiral Jewell at the Azores. The administration will send vessels of either of these squadrons to Morocco for the moral effect 1t will have upon the officials of the country in the event the release of Perdicaris Is not brought about in the meantime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-23
. National COmmittcemen in st Louis.

St. Louis. May 22.-Senator James K Jones of Arkansas, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and National Committeeman D. J. Campau of Michigan and Norman E. Mack oe New York. arrived tonight to attend meeting of the Rule Committee of the National Committee tomorrow. Sena- tor Jones said the meeting was merely to prepare for the convention in July
 There will be meeting of the whole committee a few days before the con- vention assemblies, when the tmporary roll of delegates will be made up and the temporary officers chosen. The matter of tickets is worrying the sub- committee great deal There is an almost unprecedented demand for them. due to the fact that the convention Is to be held in the Worlds Fair city.