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,njoy equal rights is the crying need of

enjoy equal rights is the crying need Of
our time
Accordingly we may recognize in him
the founder Of Chinese feminism, which
has now had a career OF seventeen years.
But he failed to work out his idea. Later
his disciples carried his theories to their
logical conclusion. They made the claim
for the equality of the sexes corollary
to natural law. They stigmatize the SUBJ
lection of Chinese women as a scandalous
survival of antiquity. 1t was not in the
name of justice that they argued for
progress: it was to clear China's repu-
tation, so that she would no longer be a
barbarian among the nations.
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The Reclining Ancients.
\ the London Globe

from The London CI0De.
We stand and sit too much according to
the views of DIR. Gelbke in q lecture be-
fore a body Of German physicians. Chairs
may have been known to the ancients. but
they were used only on extraordinary &C.
easions Persons of culture as well as the
barbarians took their meals and their rest
reclining DR.. Kruche Of Munich says that
to this day the primitive peoples prefer
the reclining to the sitting posture, and
the fact that they lie not upon the back
bu, upon the stomach accounts for the
better and more supple figures OF these
-,eople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
Air Of House Of Commons.
From the London Chronicle

From the london Chronicle.
II the air that comes into the house of
commons from the river is not always de-
lightful even now. it is at least much bet
ter than 1t was half a century ago. To
the hot summer Of 1883. and to the neigh
borhood Of the houses of parliament to
the Thames, we are indebted for the Vic
toria embankment For, since 1S47 Lon
don has been pouring its sewage into the
river, which in the heat of 1858 became
unbearable at low tide. The mobile river"
said Mr.. DisraeH, then chancellor OF the
exchequer, $50 long the pride and joy of
Englishmen. which has hitherto been as
sociated with the noblest feass. Of our
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
THE NEW WOMAN IN CHINA
A STARTLING CAMPAIGN NOW
IN PROGRESS.
Ancient Customs That Have OPP
Daring Leaders in Crusade.

Translat ted From La Revue for the Boston Tran.
script.
In China progressive elite is stirring
the nation to it's depths. and the people.
however painfully and slowly. are re-
spending. OF this there can be no doubt.
Orientalists often say to us, IF the fam
lily. that essential foundation of Chinese
society. is shaken by reform and under
goes a change then we shall behold the
rise OF new China: otherwise the old
order OF things will go on" Well, there
is already abundant evidence that the
family is being affected by the changes
occurring in Chinese life.
1.-The young girl is to be ruled by her
father. the wife by her husband. the
mother by her SON. Until recently this
Chinese precept was never called in ques-
ton. And. far more than in other coun-
tries. the family was the basis of the
state. and the subsection of women was
the familys first law Today among the
many social movements that disturb the
old scheme of life in China. one finds a
full-dedged feminist movement 1t is the
surest symptom of the breakup of old
China. II woman becomes emancipated
from her age-long bondage and sets her
self in opposition to her lord, the pillars
OF the social edifice will collapse and the
ancient household laws will crumble to
dust. There will come an end of ances-
tor worship, since the man. as absolute
monarch i'm the home. Is alone qualified to
perform the ancient rites His primacy
gone. the old-style marriage will go with
1t. and the traditional code will be a
dead letter.
More Natural Life.
VIII that occur? No one can say for
at, I,,t to 1nnr t@ot
mendous efforts are being exerted in be-
half OF Migration from the beliefs of the
past. rupture with antique customs,
and a way OF life that conforms to nat.
| ural laws.
AS in the Graeco-Latin world the raj
| son etre of marriage in China is to pro-
vide the dead with descendants who will
celebrate their memory. For that pur-
pose sons are required. Daughters avail
nothing. 1t has been the custom to band
age their feet at the age of eight and
| doom them to neglect and ignorance. Al
twelve or fifteen they are married their
parents selecting husbands for them. The
| husband may repudiate his wife if she
bears him no children. He purchases
concubines almost always and legitima.
tizes their offspring. The law ignores
| the existence of concubines. so the man
| Is free to treat them as he likes.
| widow. IL she belongs to the poorer
| class, may remarry. In the mandarin
| class however. she lives all her days In
| the home Of her husbands relatives and
| is literally owned by them. Indeed, the
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tH Account Of IndemetW
Princess Alice" Best ST Doll.

& Last year we sold thousands princess
Alice" and THIS prepared supply a
greater demand.
Princess Alice wherever she is seen
No little girl Withstand the charm
beauty and style.
II you De bought for one
dollar QUILL buy Princess Alice
They Full jonted BisQue Dolls - inches high,
with handsome wig light curly sleep
ing of blue brown to match the hair Dressed in
slip. slippers laces stockings.
Each doll is made in the most careful manner-and
has beautiful features
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07

commerce and the most beautiful pas
sages Of our poetry. has really become a
Stygian pool, reeking with inevitable and
intolerable horrors" And so the house,
anxious to get away from the river, has
tily passed the scheme which eventually
developed into the enbankment.
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Cleveland Plain-nealer.

From the Cleveland Plain-Iealer.
Mamma, can I ever he President
ALAS. no. my child. You were born BE-
fore papa and mamma came to Ohio
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Our Entire Stock of
FANCY SILKS, 39c> YARD.
Sold at zoe, Coo and 75c Yard

have marked entire stock of Fancy Silks for mmedi
ate clearance Holiday goods cowdng the staple lines and
we must the silk stock make for Christmas gift
lines
Harline
chine il all
a
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$1,000 Brussels Rugs,
Size 8ft. 3 in. by 10
#. 6 in., $1l.95.

Only IS of these Room-size
Brussels Rugs in tomorrow's sale at
this special price-all we could get at
the time.
They are Heavyweight Ten wire
Brussels Rugs, size IT. :; in. by 10 It.
in.-all made in one piece. and with T.
inch hemmed ends, a feature which
prevents curling.
Choice or an attractive variety Of new
patterns, including handsome conven-
tional and medallion designs in color
1ngs OF red, green, tan, brown and
rose.
Regular SIS value tomorrow at SIl.95.
rose
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Family Knows No Reason.

Mrs. Eckstromer, the widow, can assign
no reason for the suicide The other mem
bers of his family. two stepdaughters are
also at loss to account for his action
So Tar as can be learned he had no finan-
cial troubles.
Eckstromer was fifty-one years old. and
seemingly in perfect health. Besides being
swedish vice consul he was manager of
the West Disinfectant Company
DR.. Langan said that members of the
family told him that Eckstromer retired
at 1910 O'Clock last night, in seemingly
good spirits. after spending the evening at
home. chatting and listening to music
An hour after he had arisen this morning
his stepdaughters entered the library of
the home and discovered the body on a
couch.
The note above referred to and the bot
tie which had contained the poison were
on ia BILE close by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-07
FRENcHMAOE ANXIOUS v|CEC0NSUL SSWC|OE|
ARMY NearIv 100000 Men Charles A. Eckstr0mer Drinks
Smaller Than the German PrIssc Acid.
ElJROPE'S MILITARY LOAD REGRETS DEED TOO LATE
Six Powers Spend Annually Over Swden Representative In St.
Billion Dollars Criticised President.
NO PROSPECT OF REDUCTION EXEQUATUR RESTORED HIM
Objected to Roosevts REFUSAL to
Batthps See Him-No known present
parded as FirstRate
Charles A. Eckstr0mer Drinks
Prussic Acid.
REGRETS DEED TOO LATE
Sweden's Representative in St.
Louis Once Criticised President.
ExEQUATUR RESTORED TO HIM
Objected to Roosevelt's Refusal to
See Him-No Known Present
Cause for Desperate Act.

ST. LOUIS. December :. Charles A.
Eckstromer Swedish vice consul in St.
Louis, committed suicide by drinking prus-
sic acid at his home. 1914 Goodfellow
avenue. today.
Mr.. Eckstromer came into public notice
some time ago through controversy with
federal officials which resulted in the
revocation of his exequatur by President
Roosevelt. Later he was reinstated in the
good graces of the administration and re-
sumed his official duties.
No explanation for ,Eckstromer's act is
obtainable. 1t is thought. however, he
may have had difficulty with his superiors
in the consular service, and that he took
his life in a moment of nervous depres-
sion.
Apparently Eckstromer repented OF his
act when too late A card was found on
which he had serawled:
II have taken prussic acid to commit
suicide. Call DR.. Langan.''
The physician arrived, but could not
aid him.
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Men S Sweaters.
Appropriate Gifts.
Mems Wool Coat Sweaters: good
heavy quality: in plain white and
gray: also gray with navy mo
and maroon borders; all VSC
sizes. Worth So. Special at
Mems All-wool Shaker Knit Coat
Sweaters: extra we'll made and finish
ed: plain and combina- d. IN
ton cOlors. Worth IS. M .VbQD
Mems Atwood Hand-knit Coat
Sweaters: tailormade throughout: col
ors of plain gray, white and navy; also
combination colors; made with and
without pockets; all 40 M
sizes. Regular S. value. ~ QDVD
One day at.
Mems Wool Coat Sweaters. of good
heavy elastic quality; in plain white
5 %Srss s' $500 a One '' Ssy ST. so
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Holiday Cabinet,
With Monogram Sta
tionery, Worth $3.50,
Special at SOC.

Five hundred Large Size Holly Cabi-
nets. containing 50 sheets Of high-grade
writing paper and 80 envelopes to
match. Extra heavy, superior quality
linen lawn stock.
We will stamp your monogram with
steel die in any color desired, in one or
two letters. and offer various styles of
lettering.
To insure delivery by Christmas we
must have your order at once.
A very remarkable offer at Soc
Stationery Dept.
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SALE OF WAISTS,
Regular $1.OO Value, Soc

Special sale tomorrow of so dozen Women's
White Linene Tailored Wafsts-1nade of good
quality material, buttoned 'front.' patch pocket
and yoke back. Cuffs may be worn soft or
Numbered. Reinforced seams; full cut and per-
feet fitting. Excellent waists for everyday wear.
Regular ST. 90 value at SOC.
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CUT-PRICE TOYS.

Famous game Of India
Parcheesi." Reg AQo
ular 81 values for. @OC
Good-sixed Tos1 Chests
niled with practical tools.
Regular 25c value. 10
Special at. R~
Hill-Climbing Engine.
Automobiles, Hook and Lad.
der and Battle me-
ships. Choice, each SOC
Light Oak Finished Rock.
ing Chair; strongly 3O~
maze. wv
Tin Kitchen Sets. COM
plete with all cook Dc
ing utensils. .........SOS
Children's Wire TO-
Folding Beds. u ~
Schoenhut's Rubber no.
Ball Shooting Gallery. yOC
Magic Lanterns, with
triple lens and six n0~
slides. >CS
Large-size Bent-rail Wal
o ons s steel wheels Sa.40
Iron Cooking Range,
sI1. all cooking uten-4Oc
Neatly Made. Large-eixe
Trunks. with tray contain.
compartments. ...... >OS
10, Loop the Loop. om-AQc
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
Davis Estate.

The estate of John Davis, who died n West Haven last December leaving $3,000 and no heirs, is sought after by numerous creditors who have present. ed claims to Walter A. Main, the first solectman of orange the administra- tor of tho estate.
 It was thought that the property would cschcat to the state of Connec- ticut until claims began to be filed with the administrator Among these and the heaviest of them Is one put In hy Miss Mary Keleher a nurse, for taking care of Davis In his last ill- ness Miss Kelehcr claim is for S2,- 500.
 Davis was one of the oldest clam diggers al Sayin Rock lTe owned property in Grove street which he sold a short time before his death and the money was found in one of the local savings banks Selectman Main has been irving to find heirs of Davis but he could not locate any of them He learned that some of the heirs who lived in London England. had lost their lives A few years ago in flood resulting from tho breaking Of a tam on tho river Thames Attorneys Peck and Strouse, who have been appointed commissioners on the estate. will hold a hearing on Saturday on the claims
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
POLITICAL NOTICES.

 The chalrmen of the several wards in the town of New Haven are hereby no- tiled to call meetings of the Republ llcan electors In each ward on Friday even Ing, october 2, for the purpose of elect Ing delegates to the Senatorial and Representative conventions The several wards are entitled ia the following number of delegates First ward, delegates Second ward 10 delegates ThHd ward, delegates Fourth ward, IS delegates Firth ward, dele gates Sixth ward. delegates Seventh ward. delegates. Eighth ward. Il delegates Ninth ward, IS delegates. Tenth ward, l4 delegates, Eleventh ward, delegates Twelfth ward. delegates Thirteenth ward, delegates Fourteenth ward. delegates. Fifteenth ward delegates.
 THEODORE II, MACDONALD Chairman Republican Town Committee
 $50 3t
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otlhcr cases.

n the common pleas court vester- day Judge Wolfe fined Bane Stock charged with violating tho city ordl- nance regarding the keeping of fruit, Sl and costs amounting to sSi.O7.
 He was found guilty by the jury few days ago
 Edward Monohan charged with violating the Sunday liquor law. was lined si0o and costs In the city court ne was fined tloo and sentenced 10 five days In iail
 Forrina Gannillo. charged with iaselvlous carriage pleaded guilty and was fined '7 and costs
 The case of C. A Fulton Phizen- mayer, charged with recklessly driv- Ing an automobile, was called, but a continuance was granted
 Frederick Margetson was charged with non-sjipport anu was ordered 10 pay his wife si week for 26 weeks. 2 sentence of sn days ln jail was sus- pended and Margretson vas placed in the custody of the probation officer.
 Two men by tho name Of Storks and o'Donncl were fined s25 and costs for trespass on the property of Mrs. Ann M Burns of 2s Davenport avenue Thay entered the yard in the rear of this house anu endeavored 10 steal two shawls which hung on the llne.
 Frederick ] Farren, aged ts. who was Wednesday bound over to tho su- perior court by the West Haven court on three counts Of burglary. ycstcr- day pleaded guilty to q fourth count before Judge Mathcwson, and was ! likewise bound over on thls count. Farrcn was arrested hy Oficer Landy after q search extending over two weeks time The hoy acknowledged al the crimes charged against him and seems dcslrous of getting locked up | for the winter
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02

this city for services in connection with equipping the defendants prop erty at Sayn Rock was adjusted by an agreement to settle the boat com pany's claim for STA Augustus p Le Brun and Josephine A, L. Deluca who were involved in q suit over a note for $1SS reached an agreemnt before court opened and the action was withdrawn Le Brun claimed to have loaned Deluoa the sum stated several months ago,
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GrnhN Cnse Nnnenlcd.

h the case of Grady. administrator. ve tho Nov Haven road. which va- non suited hy Judge Ralph Wheeler in the superior court yesterday after noon, Attorneys Hamilton and Walsh, cousel for the plaintiff have filed a notice of apeal 10 the supreme court. on the ground that tho yerdir, is against the evidence
 Watrous and Day represented the railroad
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E,mhczzler's Case cont,nued

Peter ] Ney, ot lsS Kimberley ave- nue, faced the police court yesterday on a charge of embezzlement by agent from the Hvman company of Church street The amount alleged Is but v 5o but a continuance was ordered until october for a further investi- gatlon Ney was employed as a col lector.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
pcddiing toe powder around the cIty

peddling the powder around the city any more.
 The ease was all brought about when he gave some of the powder to Arthur Brown a sylvan avenue bow. He also gave him a bottle of an ex- ploslve liquid which burns when ig- nlted In some unknown manner tho youngster in playing with the suh- stance held it near his mouth The substance exploded and now the boy is going around with hiT face done up In handages.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
Criminal Side of Superior Court,

It was stated yesterday morning that there would he about 50 prison CTS put to plea at the next term of the criminal slde of the superior court, which opens next Tuesday The Jury will be drawn during the latter part of this week.
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Newton Winchell Shepherd street, frame dwelling
 Yale university s3 High street, brick coal shed.
 Edgar Thomas, a9 Gilbert avenue, auto house.
 Cora Brennan, AS Hillside avenue paint she'd
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JAcINTo CAsAR1EGO,
nlslrlcl ot New nnven. ss prohnte

District of New Haven, ss Probate
 Court September 3), 1908. ESTATE or DAVID B. COHAN, late nf New York City, owning property Tn said District deceased
 The Executors having exhibited their administration account with said estate tu thl3 Court for allowance it Is
 ORDERED. That the 7th day of Oc- tober, 1908, at ten o'clock In the lore, al New Haven, in said District, be ap' pointed for a hearing on the allowan,e" of said account, and that notice of lfe time and place of said hearing be given by publishing this order three uines M said District,
 By thr Court
 JOHN l. GiLs0N, ,i st Clerk.
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nMpREsMNnIArlNNs.

The delegates elected in the various wards to The Rcpresentative conven- ton will meet al Republican Hall urday evening, october 2, 1908 to nom- mate two candidates for Representa- tivos,
 The convention will immediately fol- low the Senatorial convention,
 THEODORE H. MACDONALD. Chairman Republican Town Comni tee.
 cl St
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Judge Gngcr Decides Bishop Case.

Judge Gager in the superior court yesterday afternoon decided tho case drought by tho BAhop brothers city. in which they sued for interest on the purchase price of their proper ty in State street taken by tho city for tho Crown street extension. The judge declines 10 allow interest from April 1T, the date of the condemnation of the property, until January 20, 1908, when 1t was formally passed over to the city He does, however,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
Quit Claim Deeds.

John r, Lomas and Edward Ncttle- ton to Chroles Crane, Morris street, 50 feet
 Peoples Bank and Trust company to st Roses church, saFonstsll ave- nuc, oS feet
 New Haven Savings bank to George anr Annie Hartery, Ramsdell street, tl0 feet
 Peter Falsey to Mary Cain, Lloyd street, 32 feet
 Administrators Decd.
 Sallic Fisk, lot near Portnr's Mead nw
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
Two suits Settled Ont os Corr,

Before Judge Simpson in the civil side Of the common pleas court yes. terday a settlement in two small cases was reached with trial The suit of tho Petremont Boat company against the Grove Amusement company of
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02

allow the Bishop brothers interest from January 20 until February ei, when the money was paid over Tdis amounts 10 s29S56 and vas for the holding up of the payment for the property
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SECOND WARr

The Republican electors Of the Sec ond ward are hereby warned to meet al City Supply House cor. Spruce and oak streets on Friday evening Octo- ber q 1908, al o'clock, for the pur- Senatorial and Representative con ventlonS,
 CHARLEs ". -BIRELY. Chairman
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Buck Round Over.

Charles A. Buck, the Lake place salesman, arrested for the theft of i250 from John Bowler of Chapel street pleaded guilty in the police court yesterday, and was bound over 10 the superior court
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
MOrfraRA Deeds

Henry Rettigole from Morris Rubin, Washington avenue 33 feet; $500.
 Peoples Bank and Trust company from st Rose g church, Rlatchlev ave- nue 135 feet; t15,O00
 Edward slsk from Mary Cain. Lloyd street 32 feet; $500.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-02
TtrtPp UApn

The Republican electors of the Third ward are hereby warned to meet at 2SS Congress avenue on Friday evening, october .. 1908 at o'clock, for the purpose of eleotnG eight delegates to tho Senatorial and Representative con
 w.F. CLARK. Chairman.
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sENrNru MARn

The Republican electors of the Sew enth ward are hereby warned 10 meet at s55 Grand avenue on Friday evening" October 2, l90s a' s o'clock, for ths purpose of eleeting seyen delegates to the Senatorial and Representative
 SAMUEL !. WE'LL Chairman.
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NEWSOF THECOURIS Tooth Powder Vendor Fined S5 and Prohibited from Distri.
 outing Samples.
 -sA-.a-a---ssz@~---=4=- BISHOP CASE IS DECIDED Crown Street Extension Purchase Finally settled--Other
 Cases.

Andrew ]. vaught, tha tooth
 powder drummer who was arrested by ,Patrolman Sessler for distributing a queer substance which ho claims is tooth powder, was fined S5 In court yesterday and was prohibited from
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rnliprn MAEn

The Republican electors of the Fourth ward are hereby warned to meet n corner Greenwich and Kimberly ave nues over Aliens store, on Friday, October g. 1908, al s o'clock D. m, for the purpose of electing thirteen dele gates to the Senatorial and Representa- live conventions
 FRED E. WHITAKER. Chairman
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SENATORIAL,

The delegates elected in tho various wards to the senatorial convention will mcetat Republican Hall, corner Grown and Temple streets, on Saturday even ing, October 3, 1908, at o'clock for the purpose of nominating candidates for Senator
 THEODORE H. MACDONALD, Chairman Republican Town Committee.
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rH1RTEHNTH WARD.

The RcnWhIIcan electors Of The ThIr- tecntn ward arc hereby warned 10 meet at Masonic hall 90i Whalley ave- mo, Wcstvile, on Friday evening, Octo- ber ?. 1908, at o'clock, for tho pur- pose of clcctlng four delegates to Inc sonalorlaI and Representative conven-
 TRUMAN s. FOOTE. Chairman.
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crrAlr N,.Arn

The Republican electors of the sixth ward are hereby warned to meet at so Court street on Friday evening, Octo- Der 2, la0S al o'clock, for inc pur- pose a, electInF SIX clesates to the Senatorial and Representative conven- tions
 JOHN Y. RATTELsDoRFER.
 Chairman.
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poIfprrrNvtr WARD.

teenth ward are hereby warned to meet at Engine House on Friday evening, October 2 1908 nt s o'clock for tho purpose of electng three delegates to the Senatorial and Representative con-
 LtHTRNE LUDrNGTON, Chairman.
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FIRST WARD

Tho Republican electors of the First ward are hereby warned to meet al the New Haven Young Mems Republican Club on Friday evening, october 2. 1908. at o'clock for the purpose of electlng six delegates to the Senatorial and Representative conventions
 FRANK J. RICE, Chairman.
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1tllcrlcltNr1L kNAEn-

Tho Republican electors of the Eff. teenth ward are hereby warned to meet at Engine House, Forbes avenue, on Friday evening october 2, 1908 at o'clock, for tho purpose Of clcctng two delegates lo thp Senatorial and Repre- sentative conventions.
 ERNEST L. POTTER, Chairman,