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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
EXPLOSION iRJURe5 FOUR
IN CAMBRIA STEEL WORKS
'h'n Layer of Ice Coming in Contact
with Hot Metal Was Cause of
the Acci-:.nt.
(Bv Associated prensA

JoHNSTOWN. PA, Feb. a5-With a
.concussion that shook houses and bus
mess buildings within n radius of sew
cral blocks, broke windows and innict-
ea other damage to property, an ex-
pioslon tonight in the iron converter
building of the Cambria Steel Com
pany. seriously injured four men ami
PROBABLY wrecked the large building.
Edward Dorian. Harry Bartlctbaugh
steve Salky and John Puryey. were
seriously burned by molten metal.
In one OF the mixing pans there was
a lhin layer of Ice and when this camo
IN contact with the metal the explo-
sion resulted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Owners May Convert The loagbsrg
Into Schooner.
WAS WRECKED OFF CAROuAA COAST
Skinner Lumber Company Acquired
the Vessel After She Had Been
Abandoned = American Register
Probably viii be Applied For.

The dismantled bark Longberg,
which was toned 10 tho shipyeri
with Il load OF lumber last year, Will
be hauled out in dry dock No. /, a.
the yard. this morning to undergo II
survey.
The bark was Norwegian vessel
and sho was wrecked off the coast OF
North Carolina last fall while bo,mi
10 Europe with cargo of timber.
Shc was abandoned by her owners.
Dut was later bought by the Skinner
Lumber Company, of North Carolina
Ihe cargo OF lumber was sold to tho
local shipyard ana the vessel was
lowed here. She may be converted
INTO lumber carrying schooner and
." admitted TO the American regis
try.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
BASEBALL MAGhATES
AGREE ON BLACKLIST.
Representatives OF the TWO Big
Lcaguee Gather in New York for
Important Meeting.
Cpy Associated Press. J


NEW YORK. Feb. 70 Baseball
men aud tho public generally arc In
tcrcstcd In the meetings OF the rep
sNntatives of tho National aud Amer
cnn Lagucs. which began here today.
For some weeks there have been va
r,ous reports rs 10 the action of the
National Association. which COM
priscs all the minor league clubs. III
adopting what Was called black
list debnrring certain players who
failed TO live up TO their contracts.
from playing with any club which Is
a party TO the national agreement.
President Pullam said few weeks
nso that he would resign as president
of tho National League If such res
olution WIS allowed TO stana aud iu-
terferc with the rights OF the play
CTS. The matter was amlcably ar.
ranged SO far as the mcmbors of the
national committee are concerned, q,
a special meeting held today.
This session was confined to the
members of the national commission
which is compoed of Augustus Her
Jnann OF Cincinnati. President Ban H.
Johnson OF the American League, and
President Harry c. Pullism of tn,
National League.
The blacklist" was The sole topic
discussed and President Johnson
cleared away the threatening storm
by proposing resolution which wai
adopted. showing that the nationa
commission nndcr the provisions ol
the naticiIal agrecm mt stir has
the right to reinstate player who
has been or may he declared :meligi-
bic by any league or club operating
under tho national agrcemnt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
FATHER STAYS SON WHO
ATTACKS HIM IN HON
n. {. Dennis, Eighty Yeas Old, Does
Staying In Self Defense am is
Exonerated.

EASTNILLE, VA. Feb. PA trag-
cdy which has caused considerable re-
grct In this county, occurred sunday,
when II. Il. rennls killed his son, AR
thur Il. Dennis.
Arthur Dennis lived on NassnwadoN
creek. In Elliott's Neck, Northampton
He went 10 the home OF his father
about . O'Clock Saturday night, and,
after drinking 1t Is said, got into i
qaurrcl With his father.
This kept up until about o'clock
Sunday morning. The father then left
his son nnl went to his room He was
followed by j. Y. Mcssick. who lives
with him. ana by his son.
| In tho room the quarrel between
father and son was renewed. The son
hurled the father violently against n
window. which was broken, Then the
old man pulled u revolver fsom be
meath the foot OF the bed and fired nj
his son. Iiecling. the younger man
Then went down stairs. lust outside
ihc front door of The house he fell
heavily TO the ground. When physi-
elan arrived Dennis was dead.
A oroncr's Inquest. conducted by Il
Justice of tho peace. justified tho kill
Ing OF the son by the father on tho
ground OF self defense.
The tragedy occurred on the faith
crs S0th birthday. for the celebration
of which claborato plans had been
made by the wife of the man who wnt
killed
! Arthur Dennis was about 40 years
old and surviving him Is the widow
and II grown nj son.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
PLEA FOR CARTEEN
MADE IN CONGRESS
Dung Discussion OF Army gill Rep
rcsenta,ivc kusterman Delivers
Strong Speech.
lIlv Assoclaiol Press.l

WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. 20 -
When consideration of the armys APP
preparation bill was resumed In the
House today, Mr.. PaIkrr OF New Jer-
scy, member of the military affairs
committee. spoke In defense OF the
proposition TO increase the pay of on
listed mon. He deplorcd The failure
10 appropriate for Joint mNneouvers
OF the regular soldiers with
The state militia in the com
Ing yeor Hc sal.I that In all
probability supple provision would
be made next year when condi-
tons were more prosperous for such
expenditures.
The restoration OF the cantcen WAS
strongly urged by Mr., Kusterman OF
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
COLLIER CAESAR WILL
TRANSPORT: MARINES
9'unser and Porpcise, of the Holland
Type, to be Sent to Pacific
Coaet


Tho United Suites naval collier
Caesar, which recently arrived in
Hampton Roads from rio de Janeiro.
mas been selected by the navy depart
ment 10 transport the United States
submarine boats Plunger and Porpoisc
| from New York TO San Francisco.
Cal, via til, Strait OF Magellan. Thu
collier will steam from the Roads this
week for the New York navy yard.
where she is TO be fitted out to carry
the submarines
The date of the sailing of the COL
Tier for the Pacific has not been fixed.
hut IT is thought that she will get
underway the latter part of next
month. or early IN April She will
take the submarines aboard mt the
New York navy yard.
The Plunger and porpoise are sub
marines of the Holland tyne and were
recently built Mt the plant OF the Fore
River Shipbuilding Company, Quincy,
Mass. They are duplicates of tina
Taruntala. Viper ana Cuttlehsh. which
recently made The trip from New
York TO Annapolis. Nd. under their
own power.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
STEAMER LURilNE HAS
SUCCESSFUL DOCK TRiAl
New Mattson Liner VIII be Turned
Over to Her Owner Next
Month.

The new steamship Lurlinc. buildin"
~ the shipyard for the Matson Navi-
sation Company. of san Erencisco.
Cal, was given "A dock trial at the
Sninyard Yesterday. tho test beginning
IN the morning and ending last night,
ihr test was entirely satisfactory TO
Tie ward engineers. the big propellins
engine working smoothly Throughout,
tho day
The Larlinc is practically complet-
al and she viii he delivered to the
owners in March The vessel will be
siven her speed trial run 10 the Wiz
sinia Capcs within week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

This is II quiet game. played sitting
still. Tile child who is 10 make be-
lieve' hide decides in Ills own mind
where the hiding place is to he This
may he on top or under bookcase. In
u vase or any nook or corner that APP
pcals to the child and NOT necessarily
a place large or accessible enough Ia
really hide in.
When the word ready is given. the
other childreu take turns nj guessing
the hiding place, ana ~ they may be
near OF far from right, the old answers,
Hot cold" very hot" etc. are
given. just as In the regular game of
hide and sect. II desired. prizes may
he given to the one or two making the
most correct guesses.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
PapuI.r l|oyd's Surveyor Ordered
Back 10 Old Country.
HIS SUCCESSOR Here FOR [OiY
John X, Marsden, Formerly of New
York. Who wil be In Charge of
Chesapeake Bay District, Arrives
With Chief Surveyor Manor.

MIR. j. &. Hunter. who FOR the past
seven years has been surveyor for
l.loyd's Register of Shipping IN the
Chesapeake bay district. has receive. /
orders to return TO England for as
slgnment to duty in some important
district OF the United Kingdom. MIR.
John II. Marsdcn, formerly of New
YORK, who Will succeed Mr.. Hunter
ana have his headquarters here. ar
rived IN the city yesterday. accomp pa
MED by MIR. James ii. Manor. CHIEF
Of Llovd's chief surveyor in America
Mr.. Marsden will enter upon his din
Ties within the next few days. aud Mr.
liunter VIII leave one day next woek
Tor New York. where he will board a
steamer for England.
Since coming here TO make his
home. Mr.. Hunter has made many
friends and his departure will be sin
cercly regretted. He l. popular. os-
peciallv among the shipping mon and
ahipbuildcrs. but he had wide cir
cie of warm friends in addition "a
thofc with whom he has been thrown
IN business way. Except for two
years, during which time his head
quarters were located in Baltimore
MIR. Hunter has made his home a,
iiotei Warkick since being assigned
10 this district.
me duty of the I.loyd's surveyor I.
10 survey and report upon duma.,
done by stors. fire, or in any othe,
manner to all vessels brought I'M,
tho virginia Capes.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
WEAK KIDNEYS
MAKE Weak BOWELS
Kidney Diseases Cause Half the
common Aches and Ills OF
Ncwpoft News People. I.

AS one weak link woakens n cnnin.
so weak Kidneys weaken tho wholr
body and hasten the final breaking
down.
Ovorwork. strains. colds and other
causes. injuro the kidneys. aud when
their activity is lcssened the whole
body suffers from the excess of uric
poison circulated IN the blood
Aches and pains and languor aud
urinary ills come, and there Is an
ever-iDcrcasing tendency towards Ia-
betes and fatal Bright's disease.
There is no real help for the sufferer
except kidney help.
Doan's Kidney Pills act directly on
the kidneys and euro every kidney III.
Newport News cures are tho proof.
Mrs. M b, Miller living at SIG
Twenty-soyenth street. Newport News,
Va, says; "poans Kidney pills gave
me wonderful relief and consider
them reliable remedy. I used thcm
for kidney complaint and thcy did me
n world of good. My hack was very
weak for some time and the pain was
go severe at times that could scarce.
~ get around to do my house work
After trying number OF remedies
and not getting relief. my attention
was called to Donns Kidney Pills
and procured n box at A. u. c.
Klor's Drug Store. Thoy helped mo
from the first and continued TO take
them until the trouble entirely dis
appeared. II gives mo pleasure to
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills"
For salc by all dealers. Price 70
conts. Foster-Miltnrn Co.. Buffalo.
New York. sole agents for the United
States.
Remember tho Doans-and
take no other.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
FOR THE CHILDREN
W.shinn.en oues.ion..


In what state wns Washington born I
In Virginia.
In what year was he lioru. In lI3o.
What was the profession VI his fa.
lherl rlantcr
What was the maiden name OF his
mother? Mary Ball
Did George attend any college; No.
What nobleman was bis early pa iron
Lord Fairfax.
Who sent him on his famous Journey
through the wlldcrness5 Governor Din.
widdle.
What position did he hold under
BTaddock? Aid.dccamp
Whom did he marry? Martha GUSTS.
How did he act when complimen,cd
first ON his military services: Mod.
estly.
What year was he made Continental
commander In chief? In lTI5.
Where did lie spend the winter OF
TIT? Valley Forge,
When was he elected president? In
1890
How long did he hold the presidency ?
Eight years.
Did lie leave any children al death ?
No
Where did he die? Mount Vernon.
Did lie hold slaves? Yes.
Did hc approve of slavery: No.
What became OF his slaves after their
masters death; They were freed.
By whom was he called First In
war. first In peace" etc; John Mar.
shaIl
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

Wisconsin. He saw no objection to
the sale of light wines ana beers TO
the soldiers In the various posts and
vcto,ans' homes. The wrath oi the
temperance people he declared had
been brought down on his hoad be-
cause of his attitude on this 1ucs-
ton, Women especially. he said, had
attacked him most severely. hut |
forgive them" he added. FOR | fccl
that they have not given the matter
the thorough study necessary to speak
mtelligontly and that they were mis-
led by sentimentality ana not by facts
and figures"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
TWO STEAMERS ARRIVE
NTH IMPORT CARGO
eurncss-Withy Liners Rotterdam and
cynshiana in Port to Discharge
and Load.

Iriaging an aggregate of about
1000 tons of import merchandise. the
british steam hips Rotterdam and
Cythiana, Of The Frrness- Witty Line.
arrived at this port Yesterday morn /.
lug and were dooked at Chesapeake
a. Ohio pier No s. whore they are
discharsing their cargoes. Tho Rnt
tordam came from London. making
me voyage in i6 DAYS. ana the Gym.
lhiana came from Liverpool in about
II days.
Both of these vessels will load par.
cargocs Of exports here for London
and LIVERPOOL and will complete their
carSoes at Norfolk.
Besides these two vessels. the Ger
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Maaie olass.

Here Is something that The boys and
girls may amuse themselves with
Take an ordinary pane OF glass or
hand mirror that has not been polish.
ed just beforehand. and on II with
your finger trace the outlines Of face
or name or drawing OF any kind
The glass will lool, as II II had not
been touched, but hlow your breath on
1t. anl the tracing win nj once become
visible. For another experiment pol
ish the surface of the glass aud lay on
II coin OF some Kind. Remove the
coin after little while. and the glass
will not show any mark OF 1t. but II
Won blow your breath on 1t the image
Of the coin will appear. All This Is
due TO the deposit OF gases and fine
dust particles on the surface OF any
glass that is exposed TO the mir for a
little while.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
MULES AND HORSES BURNED
IN FIRE AT EXPOSITION
"eet Virginia and ChiIdren's Build
'ngs Scorched by Flames Start
ed by Inccndiaries.

NORFOLK. Feb. 25-The West Viz
sin!a state building and the ChilS-ens
md Natioanl Mothers buildings on
me jamestown Exposition grounds
we're sco' chei but not seriously dam
aged by fire which early today de-
Sroyed large barn owned by the Elk
position Company. in which several
mules and horses were burned IN.
The fire is believed to have been
of inccndiary origin. The loss To the
exposition receivers is s11,5OO. with
no insurance.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
MOVEMENTS OF SOME OF
SMALLER CRAFT OF NAVY
Torpedo Fiotiila Which Was in Hamp.
Ton Roads Going to be at Mo-
bile Mardi Gras.
Cry Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. % =
rhe torpedo iiotilla made up of the
scorpion Porter. Tingcy, belong.
thornton and blakcly, which is 60
ing to the Mobile AIardl Gras. left
cha lesion. S. c.. today for that place.
u Is said the vessels will arrive at
Mobile by March ;.
The sunboat M1rietta has sailed
rom Port Tampa for New Orleans,
where her presence will be an Incl.
dent OF the mardi gras festivities.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Enaag e ncnts Must Have Witnesses

OMAHA. NEB.. Feb. 25-Bishop
hcanneli or the Northern Diocese OF
Nebraska. has made formal ruling
Tor his diocese that all marriage en-
sagements must be made in writing.
Witnessed by two persons, before
priests viii be permitted to perform
a marriage ceremony. He declared
that engagements have come to no
looked upon so lightly that this ruiz
lug Is necessary. 1t is effcctlyc after
Easter Sunday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
SHIPPING REPORT.
add shipping. onrh
Tuesday, February rs, 1908.
Arrived.

Steamer Cynthiana CBr) Trinick
Lifcrnool--io Turness. Witty & Com
hhny. Ltd. with merchandise.
Steamer Rotterdam OBr) Dunstan
icndon-to Furness- Witty & Compa-
ny. Ltd. with merchandise.
Steamer Mountby (BrD Ouihwaitc
Port 'rampa-to White Oak Coal Com
pany for bunker coal
steamer Fitzpatrick GU. s. army
rhnsporr Rogers. Havana. Cubn-tu
United Stntes Qlnartermasters' Depot
with MESSENGERS ana merchandise.
Schooner Governor Brooks. Mel cod
lioSton--to New River Consolidated
Coal Company in ballast.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Conund runs.

Why is a pretty girl like an excel.
lent mirror? She's good looking lass,
What affection do landlords most mp.
prcciate? Parental tpay-rentaD.
Why are nose and chin at continual
variance: Because words are always
passing between them,
On what day in the year do women
talk the least? The shortest day.
What three letters turn q girl into a
woman? Age.
What burns to keep a secret: Seal
ing wax.
When is ship like tailor; When
steering off.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
of to School.
.urr,.. ihe rmIe

Hurry. hurry, IL the rule
On the days We 90 10 school.
Just az soon az breakfast'T done.
Round about The house we run.
Looking here and looking there.
Fir ding things most anywhere.
Father. walking TO aud fro.
JIurrics Jack who's always slow.
Mother. glsncins at The clock.
Smooihs OH, Mars rurrp,sd frock,
Tells us children 10 make hssie.
Ssys there isn't time 10 waste,
Goes down with US to the gate,
SAYS she hopes we Won't be late.
Then away We hurry fact.
or 20 school agsin al Isyt.
February 81 Sicno.Ss
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
kentveky sen;NoriaI Ballot.

I,ANhHUItI1. KY Feb. 25-Thc
senatorial ballot toby was without
result The vote Beckham &c. Brad
ICY 80. Blackburn J. Campbell 3. Al
len i. Lorich L; necessary to elect.
a telegram from Congress Oils
James was read urging all Democrats
10 snpport Beckhani as the Demo-
cratic nominee. Nil
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
What /, a Lyric?

Among the ancieuts lyrical poetry
was verse TO be SING to the accompn-
niment Of the Tyre or harp. In modern
usage the term lyrical is confined 10
songs relating 10 feelings or emotions
ms distinct from descriptive songs. For
instance. tue Bay OF Biscay" Is a
song. but not lyric. while Bnrns
Highland Mary" is an exquisite speci-
men OF The lyric-Chicago News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
ASSIGNED TO NORTH CAROLINA
Roatswain and Gunner Chiefs Ordered
to Report Here,

~ 'hNPO't
Chief Boatswain G.. Il. Moncrief. Z.
;. n, now stationed at New Orleans.
La. and Chief Gunner p. IIilI. stat
loned at tho naval magazine at st
'lniian's creek, Va. have been ordered
10 the plant of the Newport News
Shipbnilding e Dry Dock Company
Tor duty in connection with the fiji.
llhs out OF the new United States
armored cruiser North Carolina.
lheN VIII arrive here early next
month and viii be assigned to the
new cruiser when She is commission
cd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
--1>------s----e.----
FITZPATRICK IN PORT.
Many Passengers Brought up From
Cuba on Transport.

Supd on transport
me United States army transport
Fitzpatrick. Captain Rogers. arrived in
mort Yesterday from Havana, Cuba.
and was docked at Chesapeake e. Ohio
pier No. 4. The vessel brought 4
large number OF passengers. includ-
ing army officers. the families of army
officers and enlisted men whose terms
OF enlistment are about TO expire.
me transport will load stores ana
supplies FOR the army In Cuba and
VIII sail for Havana Monday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Her Father Dead

Mrs. F. c. Mitchell has been called
TO Chestcrlieid county by news OF The
death OF her father, Mr. y. b. Perdne.
Mr Perduc was one of the most pro
mineni citizens of his community. and
man of considerable property.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26

man steamship Constantia, the Dutch
steamship ,Callisto and the British
steamships Allegheny, Mariana AMI
Powhatan will load export cargoe5
hoio during the next month.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Sailed.

steamers Nordkyn (Nor.) Lind
uo'on; Jupiter ORD Garrett. (from
oari'n Ca.) Bordeaux mot rs pre-
Nionsly reported); Ravcnscraig. John
son. Providence.
Schooner Eva b. Douglass, Bennett
Charleston. S. C.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Coal for Panama.

With 1861 tons OF coal aboard. the
Norwegian steamship Nordkyn. Cap
tain Lind. sailed yesterday for rnna-
ma, The cargo Is consigned TO tho
Panama Railway Company.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
AMERICAN AUTO GETS
INFO CHICAGO AHEAD
Tricky Coated With Mud, But Other.
wise in Good Condition Thomas
Car Reaches Windy City.
lRy Aasoclnted Preas. J

w 1N'siVUFuFCu Iruo'T IN
CHICAGO, ILL. Feb. 25-Thicky
coated with mud. but otherwise in
good condition. the first of the racing
automobiles reached this city today
at i:25 n. M. II was the army ma
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
Fine Stationery

Lends tone to your business and creates
favorable impression. We make good impress
sions Oh stationery at prices consistent with
good work
We carry the following we'll known
brands Of paper.
Bonds: Housatonic Darlington, Danish,
Cambria, Carthage Flat Writing: Windsor
lvanhoe, Palo Alto, and Riverside
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-02-26
The Busy Bee.

One million blossoms are drained 10
made one pound OF honey
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-25
PACKAGES UNpER PILLOWS.
PENITENT JAGGlSTS TELL
JUST HOW IT HAPPENED

SO ne hutted into a sang from
sn0homish and lt was all or
80. ii tried % eaE bis sorruN
because DEE waa married
40 f{ dittoed because d. wasn't
No Do regretted that be- qulf iu
the stgetch Wbeu thr pace vas
warm
SO. te was going 20 Alaska aud
wanted 20 have one more before be-
left
80 IL had a hang over because
she chided him for not cutting
some kiudHuE
No rs tackled the vintage ~ "a
Capitol Hill dinner and then wsut
down towu and commenced 20 tear
up signs
No ~ was a college chap Who
talked religion TO the bartender
No 20 lost bis hat and wanted 60
lick every body on Second av
SO "a was plnched because be
tried 20 make love 20 a mail box
No % pounded on the bar too
much
No % said some one dear 10 him
tackled On the Indian insignia and
he was sore
NO "a was an Innocent young girl
who tearfuliy promised Never.
never again"
80. 60 wanted a real ono before
New Years dar
8 dozen or 30 more engaged 80
alcoholic acrobats and viii finger
PA the municipal bastiie until 20.
morrow. when they viii be- hailed
before Police judge John y Gordon
EDDIE HOYUEN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-12-25
CONFERENCE
CALLED

WASHINGTON. Dee 15 Hy n.
T. President Roosevelt today d.
sued an Invitation Tor a national
coffcrcuco in this cigy on January
81 to discuss the problem Of caring
fof dependent children. % which O.
ls stated. there are over 10000 iu
tbo United states
The suggestion for thla confer
enoc. which has been heartily ap.
proved by the president. came 10
him from Secretary Homer Folks
ol the New York Charities asa as
ISOLATION. supt ~ A Hart aud nj.
rector Iohn 81 Glenn of the Rus
eeil SAGE foundation and other mon
prominent loo relief work
The presidents Invitation for the
conference has boon addressed 90
about 100 prominent men who wln
be- asked tu take steps toward the
establishment OF bureau 60 gather
Information 0n the subject OF child
placing