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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-06-19

believe the better plan would be for
them to first SHOW the people their
good faith by their works. Why
shouldn't the city's affairs be plac-
ed upon n business basis and proper
system of keeping books installed be-
fore asking for this $1O0.OOO.OO?
We are compelled to take the
figures given by the administration
as TO the present current indebted
ness. because the Committee from the
Chamber OF Commerce admits that
they could not tell anything from
the books of the city, and the CITY
Auditor refused to aiIow the two men
sent by the Democratic Good Govern
ment Club to audit the books until
after the election. After the last
election they claimed $19.5OO 90
surplus. Now they say they have a
$15,366.S6 indebtedness. This is but
one example of their insincerity.
Ii is said that the Chamber of Com
merce has asked the council To place
the funds of the bonds in the hands
Of a committee whose duty shall be
to see that the funds are properly
expended. THE CITY COUNCIL CAN
NOT DELEGATE IT'S POWER. AND
1T CAN REVOKE THE RECOMMEN
DATIONs OF THIS COMMITTEE Ar
WILL.
II is admitted that If the bond is
sue Is voted the ity WIN be bonded
TO its limit The circular recently
distributed by those favoring bond
issue states the bonded Indebtedness
of Bluefeld TO be less than that OF
othr cities, and then proceeds TO
give the per capita bonded indebted
ness of the wealthiest cities I'm Amer
lea, such as New York. Boston. Gin
cinnati and Columbus. These cities
are the homes of untold millions of
wealth while Bluefield Is but a grow
ing mountain town. II should also
be Remembered that these cities own
something in the way OF public utili-
ties, such as ga and water works,
from which they receive a handsome
revenue, while Bluefeld does not
have a penny of assets i'm the way of
public utilities, such ms water or gas
works.
Thevoter should remember when
he Is told about other cities borrow
ing to the limit that II is usual to
purchase with his fund something
that will yield revenue sufficient
to repay IT,
The circular given out by the Cham
Der of Commerce saying that taxes
for city purposes cannot be more than
40 cents on the 500 is wrong They
tell you that Sec 1911 Of the Code
has long ceased TO be a law i'm West
Virginia, which Is incorrect
Admitting for the sake of argu-
ment that under the present law city
taxes could not be more than 40
cents on the hundred dollars. IL
would be n very easy matter for the
Legislature TO change the law.
II will be remembered that parties
who owned rarmipe lands within tbo
corporate limits of pIueGeld had the
nromise that farmino Iopds untu al
yided into lots and offered for sale
as such should be exempt from tax
alton for city purposes However,
the act amending the Charter of pIu.
field nassed ON February 1s. 1907
the evomntion of farmipp lands in
the citv limits is removed or repIaced
Every vofer know ma, snmciont
revenue must he raised 20 meet tbo
current EXPENSES Of the city and nav
iptrest and provide sinking fund ON
bonded indebtednos. The levy laqt
wear was 25 ccpts ON the stoo and f.
| Lacked az 2cG go of heinz sumcient
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-06-19
BLUEFIELD LOOSES
TO BRAMWELL

The Muscle OF the Nation has fix
ed upon baseball as its pet game,
and it is as glorious a pastime as
ever fired the blood and stretched the
sinews of an energetic race. The game
will never lose a particle Of its pres
ent popularity while it continues to
be as skillfully and manfully played
as the contest here yesterday be-
tween Bluefeld and Bramwell teams
Those who understand the 'ins' and
outs" of base ball must admit that
Bramwell's success was based on
pluck, skill and endurance Bats are
said to be blind. but fl seemed to
the spectators yesterday afternoon
that the Bramwell bats saw the balls
that came ana sent them were they
pleased The game closed with the
following results.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-06-19

A mammoth open air moot
ing to discuss the Bond Is
sue will be held tonight at
corner of Mercer street and
Bluefield avenue. If raining
will be in Sohn Hall.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
For Oakland Guest


One or the preuulest OIL tire week
cial affairs was given Wednesday after
noon by Miss Mathilde F. Bartlett at
her home, Teuton Knoll, on West Adams
street, when she entertained with thin
BILE supper in compliment to her house
guest, Mrs. Harold H. Harvey Of Oak
land. In dispeD sing her delightful hospi-
tality Miss Bartlett was assisted by Mrs.
Lanier Bartlett and Miss Margaret Bart
lett.
The company was entertained with a
doll making contest for which clay pipes
and tissue paper were furnished. Prizes
of dolls for the cleverest handiwork were
awarded Miss Virginia Walsh and Miss
Beatrice Cutter.
Christmas decorations obtained and the
favors at the table were Spanish fans
showing sketches of Seville, Spain, where
the hostess procured them.
Besides those already named Miss Bart
lett entertained Mrs. Charles w. Fish,
the Misses Eloise Mabury, Huston Bishop,
Henrietta Mosbacker, Beatrice Cutter,
Ethylind Walker Kathryn Ridgeway,
Juana Creighton, Marie Bowden. Alice
Irene Smith, Bessie Bedell.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
vaudeviIIe Of eamut club

The Gamul club vaudeville. which is
being announced for Friday evening, will
be one of the society events of the week,
as well as jolly good time.
The program is made up of series OF.
entertaining Stunts of monologue, dia-
lect and musical nature and number
of novelties are promised.
The following ladies, wives of MEM
bers of the club, are asked to act as
reception committee for a half hour prio'
to program: Mines. C. L. Bagley, Henry
Balfour, A G. Bartlett, II. M. Barstow,
Thilo Becker, l.. r. Behymer, F. w.
Blanchard, F. H. Colby, ]. P. Dupuy,
r. Edison, Louis Evans. J. Bond Fran
cisco, NJ. P. Frazier, J. S. Gregg, Harley
Hamilton. Lamar A. Harris, j. A. jain.
Milbank johnson, E. L. Doheny, ]. w.
Craig, r. w. Haynes, j. r. Haynes, Ar
mold KrarTss. j. B. Lippincott, e. ",
Maud, @. c. Parker. Roland Paul, c. E.
Pemberton. ]. r. Rush, j. F. Salyer, L.
J. Selby, W. f. Skeele, George Steckel,
H. Won Stein, John d. Walker and c.
Modini- Wood. Charles P. Wager.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
pobinson School

A Joyous Christmas party was given
Friday evening last by students of the
DobinSon school when they entertained
the past students of the school and their
friends The house, with the exception
of the green ball room, was decorated
with huge punches of holly, long, dark
red streamers of India silk and bells. The
lights, shaded with delicate pink, were
the only decorations in the ball room.
The students and many Of the guests
wore costumes of their own designing.
Prior to the dancing the following pro-
gram was given in the auditorium;
A word of welcome, Mr.. Dobinson;
Fairies" Little Maurine Furnall; ''The
Cultured Daughter of Plain Grocer"
Henrietta Gill; Knee Deep in June"
(Riley); Danny Deevert (Kfpling), Frank
Buttolph; THE Launching of the Ship"
with piano Nongfellow), Miss Helen Wer-
ner; "Abner Barrows' Appeal Orchard
Harding Davis), Bert Robinson; dance
artistique, Miss May Field Brown; spin
ming scene from "The Flying Dutchman,"
Misses Lillian Wade, Ruth Kellogg, Mae
Moore, Irene Wadey. Lulu Hartsook, Fam
ME Wolff. Juanita Carter. Grace Hase-
meier. Frank Buttolph. Miss Werner at
the piano.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Returning from Orient

Mr. and Mrs. George Horridge of Vim
ton, Iowa, a--e in the city for brief stay
and are being welcomed by friends who
were formerly Vinton residents. Mr..
Horridge j. a retired capitalist, and with
Mrs. Horridge is returning from a trip
to the Orient.
Mr. and Mrs. George H Thompson
and two sons of 62O Marshall street are
among the old acquaintances who are en-
PERTAINING Mr. AMI Mrs. Horridge. Mr..
Thompson ard family have come to Los
angeles only recently, and purchasing
the attractive bungalow property on
Marshall street, will make it their per-
manent home. Mr.. Thompson, who is
still young man, served as deputy'
recorder of Benton county, Iowa, for ten
years and neld the office of recorder four
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horridge, who have been
enjoying their third trip abroad, will pass
the winter in Louisiana at Lake Charles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Woodbury. Business College

The Woodbury. Business college held it's
annual Christmas entertainment Friday
evening in its building, 500 South Hill
street. There was a large attendance and
an enjoyable program. A novel feature
was the Fishing pond" where every per-
son in attendance flshed for a Christmas
present. These presents were of great
variety and created great merriment. A
special feature of the literary program
was given by w. J.>Goldsmith, who made
a decided hit. The sentiments of the
school were concisely embodied and
voiced through poem by President e. X.
Isaacs.
The school will have it's Christmas va
cation this week. The New Years regis
tration and the winter term activities be-
gin Monday December 30
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
For Miss Hunter

Miss Flora Hunter of San Francisco,
who is visiting Mrs. w. w. Macleod on
West Eighteenth street, is quite the
most feted young woman who is visit
ing the cityA Among the affairs given
for her last week was the dinner with
which DR.. and Mrs. L. e. Wyckoff of
902 South Burlington avenue enter
tanned, and the card matinee OF yester-
day at which Mrs. III. X. Wheeler was
hostess, when Miss Hunter shared the
honors with others Thursday after
noon Mrs. L. H. Dutten of South Flower
street is giving a luncheon at one of
the downtown hotels, to be followed by
a matinee for Miss Hunter, and in the
evening this same young woman will
be the complimented guest at whist
party to be given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Massey, $50 West Jefferson
street.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Benefit Whist

The Robert z. Lee chapter, u. D. c.,
will give the second of the series of
benefit whist parties at Hotel Pepper
the evening of January 2. Members of
the committee in charge of arrange
ments are: Mrs. w. S. Overton, chair
man; Mrs. Almyra Dickson. Mrs Her
bert G. Warden, Mrs. James Westphel-
ing and Mrs. w. A. Ryon.
The committee will be assisted in re-
ceiving by prominent members of the
chapter, including Mines. T. w. T. Rich
ards, BENJAMIN F. Church, Charles B.
Nichols, A. w. Hutton, r. G. Whitlock.
A. D. Hunter, Henry Stewart. ]. F.
Ponder. r. Y. Wakeman, Marion Corn
wall and Miss Irene Knox
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Pre-NuptiaI Entertaining

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Henry Hawkins
of 943 South Union avenue have announced
the engagement of their daughter, Miss
Charlotte LILLIAN, to Woodbury. Clement
Pennell, son of the late Capt. w. Pennell.
The wedding will be a church affair, to
take place early in the year at the home
OF the brides parents. Mrs. Nathan p.
Bundy will act as matron of honor for
her sister, who will also be attended by
Miss Mae Gibson and Miss Anna DuSold
Miss Hawkins entertained informally
with luncheon Friday afternoon the
guests including Mrs. Nathan P. Bundy
ana the Misses Mae Gibson, Anna DuSold;
Daisy Craig, Jeanette Beaver, Baird, Jen-
ME McPeak, Pauline Lund and Ann Gates.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
To Wed in Berkeley

Friends of r. H. Fish, who have known
of his engagement to Miss Ruth Mosher
Of Berkeley, will Interested to learn that
he left last evening for the northern city,
where the wedding is to take place next
Thursday.
The wedding will take place at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
g. H. Mosher, with Rev. B. st. Johr Of
the First Congregational church officl-
ating. The bride will be attended by
her sister, Mrs. IL. s. Fish, a matron of
only few months, whose husband is a
brother to Miss Mosher's fiance. Miss
Mosher is a well known and popular So
iety girl both in Berkeley and In
Benicia where she formerly resided.
Mr. Fish is chief clerk Of the traffic
department of the Tonopah & Tidewater
railroad in this city and will bring his
bride to reside in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
For Miss Denis

Miss Alberta Denis was the honoree at
an Informal tea given yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Randolph Huntington Miner
of $40 West Adams street, the guests
asked to meet her being members of the
younger social set. There were less than
one hundred, invited.
Miss Denis has been in Europe for
some months with her mother, Mrs
George Denis, returning only recently,
and this was her first greeting of old
friends Mrs. George ]. Denis received
with the hostess, who was assisted by her
mother and sisters, Mrs. M. A. Wilcox,
Mrs. J. c. Drake, Mrs. Mary Longstreet
and others.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Society

HTdTH the most brilliant OF all the
wv functions given by the club, the
w Concordia is planning to bid fare
well to the old year and to usher in the
new the night of December 81 with a
grand ball at the club house, corner Of
Wfeueroa and Sixteenth street.
The occasion win receive added eclat
from the presence of three society buds,
who will make their formal debut that
evening the number including Miss Amy
HeIlman, daughter of Mrs. Herman W.
Hellman, o5S South HiIl street; Miss Flor
ence MARKS. granddaughter of Mrs. Han
nah Hamburger, 1147 South Flower street.
and Miss Rosalie Seligman. daughter Of
NHr. and Mrs. Carl Seligman, S45 South
Burlington avenue, and granddaughter
of Harris Newmark.
There will be an attendance Of about
150
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Complimentary Card Matinee

Mrs. T. Spencer Brown and Mrs. Harry
K. Wheeler entertained yesterday after
noon with an informal card party at the
home of the latter, 200 West Eighth
street. In compliment to Mrs. Robert
Abrams Mrs. Norman Abrams, Miss Mil
dred Abrars of Seattle Mrs. William
Wallace Mcleod and her house guest,
Miss Flora Hunter of San Francisco.
Little Dorothy Brown welcomed the fol-
lowing guests aathe door: Mines Thomas
Pasco, c. II. McGonigel, w. II. Sutch, e.
H. MacGinniss, Sidney Lee Grover, VIM.
T. Davies, Frank French Deane, Frank
Ward, H. A. Massey. NJ. C. Spinks, Chas.
Fowler, f. t. Mckinney, r. T. Perry.
George Randall, d. A. Meekens, Jules c.
Howard. Willis M. Dixon, f. NJ. Van
Horn, F. d. Parker, Warren Young and
Dr. Grace Wycokoff
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
For Sons Flancee

Mrs. r. P. Smith of 1903 Wilton place
entertained yesterday afternoon with a
tea in compliment to Miss Cornelia Cald-
we'll, daughter of Judge and Mrs. H. c.
Caldwell, who is to marry Mrs. Smiths
son Guy Culver--Smith of Little Rock,
Ark, January s.
The hostess was assisted in receiving
by her daughters. Misses Eula and Reba
Smith, Mesdames Henry c. CALDWELL
G. l.. Crenshaw, ]. C. Wilson, H. c.
Buell., w. T. Schneider, F. A. Crowell of
Long Beach, H. q. Osborne, Jesse E.
Stephens. Misses Lily olshausen and Lou
Ward.
Mr.. Smith is expected to arrive in the
east today.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
California Military Dance

One of the events of the week among
the younger people was the Christmas
dance given by the California Military
academy at Santa Monica Thursday even
ing in the building formerly known as
Hotel Arcadia. Invitations numbered 800
and there was large attendance.
Mayor and Mrs. Baker, assisted by the
instructors of the academy, received.
The students were all in full dress uni
forms The patronesses were Mesdames
j. B. Mullen, ]. D. Bliss, E. H. Baker,
L. A. Thomas, Jr., E. M Hills, 7. H.
Dudley and W. A. Weatherby.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Farewell Luncheon

Mrs. Samuel w. Schenck, who, with
her daughter, is leaving early in the yea
for an absence of several months in Eu
rope, entertained one day last week
with a violet luncheon at Hotel Angelu5
es farewell to party of friends.
Mrs. Schencks guests were Mesdames
Ethel Graham, Walter ]. Wren, Louis
Clark Carlisle, Josephine Holmes, Fred
erick w. Armstrong. Hugh M. Love.
Morgan.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Flftieth Birthday

Los Angeles friends OF T. r. Fitz-
gerald surprised him at his residence
162 North Olive street. Hollywood. one
evening last week, the occasion being
the date Of his fiiftieth anniversary,
and presented him with congratuIations
and handsome smoking jacket.
Affixed to the outside Of the Jacket
were a variety Of small gifts, such as
clay pipes and lemons, while on cards
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Luncheon for Sorority

Young women of the Alpha Sigma
sorority were delightfully."- entertained
yesterday with a Christmas luncheon
by Miss Helen Ginther 11s North Boyle
avenue. A contest In composing poetry
proved a happy feature of the afternoon.
Covers were laid for Mrs. Charles
Campbell and the Misses Irene Smith.
Mabel Stearns Georgia Sanbourne, Inez
Johnston, Ruby Wright, LyIa Campbell,
Hazel Walters and Irene Mayors.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Reception at California Club

Mr.. and Mrs Spencer H. Smith of 1109
West Adams street, gave a reception
yesterday afternoon at the California
club. Receiving with Mrs. Smith were
Mesdames Wesley Clark, Cowles. Henry
G. Lee John Wigmore, LeMoyne wills.
i. N. Van Nuys. Albert M. stephens,
Enoch Knight. Robert j. Burdette'
James M. Sanborn, Miss Fremont and
Miss Mary Belle Elliott.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
MISS VINETTE MORRIS
OF the younger social set, hostess at
charming card matinee
during the week
Photo by Suski.

of the donors were appropriate greet
ings and remarks. The evening was
Informal and thoroughly enjoyable.
The party who went out on the 1880
car from Los Angeles included among
others Messrs and Mesdames H. R.
Bingham, Samuel Nash. A. A. Polhamus,
j. w. Monahan, w. w. Elliott. ]. l..
Stanton, G. Ketchum. Fred Webb A.
P. Yerrington, c. H. White P. o. Pierce;
Messrs. McGinnis, c. ]. Balfour. Nee,
]. F. McAlroy. Orin Wapple.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
MISS GENEVIEVE DOWNING,
A beautiful Kentucky girl, who is
receiving much attention
photo hv Mofonier

east, and yesterdays gathering marked
her return
Presiding at the tea tables were Mes
danes Victor Shaw. Willoughby Rod
man, Harry Lombard, A. c. Jones, Har-
ry Bixby. Allan c. Balch and Henry
Mckee. Young women assisting were
the Misses Gwendolin Overton, Edith
Heron, Susan Carpenter, Lucy Clark,
Mary Clark, Katherine Clark. Huston
Bishop, Eva Elizabeth Heating, Helen
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
School Of Art and Design

The Los Angeles School of Art and De
sign closed on Saturday till Thursday,
January 2. Mr.. McBurney's composition
class, which closes for the term, will be
succeeded by anatomy classes Saturday
afternoons in charge OF DR.. Macarthur
and Mrs. Macleod, and the perspective
classes will follow.
John H. Ridh, recently from Boston,
will have charge of several classes COM
mencing January 2. ei r
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Announce Ennanement

Albyn drive, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Mabel to Ralph
Earle Larson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Larson Of Pasadena. The marriage will
be a quiet affair. taking place at the
brides home Saturday evening, jan
uary H.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Sorority Dance

One OF the prettiest dances OF the COM
ing week will be that of the Beta chap
ter of the Lambda Theta Phi sorority at
the Eben cir house Thursday evening
Among the prominent women who will
act as patronesses will be Mesdames B.
r. Church, a. r. Brant, William Brown,
Charles Payne, Simon Maier, e. H. Ed
wards, E. A. Kelly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Enaaaement Announced

The engagement Is announced of Miss
Irene S. Cavins and Foster G. Wright
The wedding was to have taken place in
the spring at Misc Cavins' home in the
cast, but quiet wedding in this city,
during the holidays, has been decided
upon.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
srownsberaer Home School

The contest for the gold medal award
ed by Remington Typewriter company of
New York city closed Friday, December
2O Miss Ercell Bunker won, having
very close second in J. H. Ashbridge.
The Brownsberger home school will en-
joy a vacation for the week beginning
December %, opening again December 80.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Afternoon Tea

Mrs. C. c. Parker, S11 West Twenty
eighth street, entertained members OF
the younger social rset at afternoon tea
yesterday in compllmenet to her nieces,
Miss Ethel and Alice Shaw.
Miss Ethel Shaw has recently returned
from an absence OF six months in the
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
Home for Holidays

Miss Josephine Dillon of 6S4 Benton
boulevard has returned from Stanford
to pass the holidays with he.
parents. Miss Dillon was accompanied
by her cousin, Miss Clara Hall Of Salt
Lake City.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22
cuests from New York

Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore Marshutz of New
York are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs S. g. Marshutz, 1888 South Hope
street, and will be at home to thei-
friends Thursday, December 26.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-22

Newlin. Grace Rowley, Gertrude King
Mary Lindleye and Hazel Patterson.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
Rights of Minority Stockholders.

An echo of the last gubernatorial cam
paign is the Rutland Herald's answer to
the suit recently brought by two of the
minority stockholders, Senator Proctor
and Col. E. R. Morse, asking that a
receiver be appointed for the association.
In the declaration it was charged that
Mr.. Clement sent out a lot of extra
papers in the two campaigns in which he
was candidate for governor and that the
Herald & Globe Association never re-
ceived the money for this service. The
Herald's statement is that in 1902 Mr..
Clement paid $317621 for papers, on
which there was profit of at least
$1,000 and in the campaign of 1906 a
similar payment of $721O.80 was made,
with profit of at least $1,000.
The interesting question from legal
standpoint in this suit is not how many
extra papers were sent out, but what
rights the minority stockholders have in
a corporation. 1t would appear to an
that they had about as much
knowledge OF the management of the
affairs as stakeholder in the
American Sugar Company, which, as
every investor knows, is the blindest
pool in the United States.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-05-08
The Popular Demand for Roosevelt.

Hon. Charles A. Prouty, a Vermont
member of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, has just returned from a
western trip and to a Washington
journalist described the political senti-
ment in the west.
Commissioner Prouty has been hear
ing testimony in a number of cases pend
ing before the commission all the way
from Kansas City to Spokane and Port
land.
"There isn't any other development of
sentiment" he said at is useless to
talk about where the people stand as to
second choice. They're for Roosevelt,
pretty much regardless of party. No
body else is talked about"
" Is the sentiment growing stronger,
or do you think it is waning" was asked.
why, it isn't growing any stronger"
Mr.. Prouty replied, asimply because
everybody feels the same way and what
is unanimous can't be much strength
ened."
Mr.. Prouty's views are confirmed by
about every one who reads the papers or
gets away from the anti-Roosevelt senti-
ment at Washington. Notwithstanding
the enthusiastic manner with which the
citizens of Vermont recently received Col.
Bryan, we believe nine tenths of the re-
publicans of the state want the President
to succeed himself and any attempt to
stihe that feeling will be resented. Even
as bright Vermonter as Col. George
Harvey, the editor of Harper's Weekly
and the North American Review, has
been severely scored by the Vermont
press for his unwarfanted, undignified
and ungentlemanly attack upon the first
citizen of the United States. The Ameri-
can people want Roosevelt and it looks
good deal as if they would get him.