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Rock Island Argus., 1909-02-20
WHO HAS FOUND IT?
BY EVA WAHLEN

H, OH, OH, I've lost my button" whined
N Jack Slinler who has found my buttonT
"How did it look?" asked the hired boy,
~ who chopping wood
1T cleaned like silver, and there were
four holes in it. Oh, oh, oh I! whined Jack.
who has found Jack Slinl1er's button?" cried the
hired boy all who went by.
"How did it look?" asked the millx-maid who drove
by with her
st was silver and had four holes in it"
'Ill inquire iron, people l meet the way" said
the girl and started off.
The first person she met enife-grnder
asked.
No. how did it look?" the llnife-grinder quered
1T silver or gold, I've forgotten which, but it
large and precious"
I'll inquire the way, said the knife grinder, and
they parted
After while he reached the inn. There ped.
Ter with his bundle. "a
81 don't suppose you've found Jack Slnkers gold
BUTTON have you?" asked the knife-grinder.
No. the peddlcr abruptly replied.
"How did it ookf asked the inn keeper, cycling the
pedder's bundle suspicously.
ut was as large hens egg, and of,puFe gold" "
said the kegrirder, banging the table with his fist
I'm not about his having lost it, he went
Il shouldn't be surprised if has stolen it,
And he too, looked at the pedder andihis bundle
Rock Island Argus., 1909-02-20

the big beast stood looking the group with his little
beady eyes
Anastasia was equal to the occasion
"Ths isn't Zanlba at all. It's my own googligah,
and I've named him 'GooSy'"
But, much to her sorrow, the circus man proved to
her fathers satisfaction that it was not really Gooky
but Zanba, and he led away to an accompaniment
of walings from Anastasa.
"And poor Horace didn't have rider she said, as
the goodnatured beast, led by his keeper turned the
corner that led to Cornwall
Rock Island Argus., 1909-02-20

"IIis backs too slippery for us to ride. He ought
to have awhat is the little thing they have for you
to ride in?" asked George
"a powdah' said Anastasia, gravey.
mo, a howdah' corrected George. But I'm going
try TO ride him. I'll bet he's away from that
circus that Pittsield last Saturday Edna Dean
went and she told the elephant gave lots OF chill
dren ride.
They in front of the mighty beast who
put ont his trunk for the peanuts that he supposed
they had. George picked up apple, and gave it to
him instead and the old fellow cruched in his great
jaws, and asked for
Il wish could ride him." said George, wistfuly
Its too far to climb; he hasn't any branches" said
Anastasa. (She could climb small tree with branches
by hersef)
u tell you what let's do" said George patng the
elephants trunk. TN take the hammock down and
throw it him, and then tie it under him with the
long ropes and then have something to hold
on to-
1t would have entered the head OF any one
but venturesone boy to do such thing but it did
take him long to unhool the hammock. Then he
made the elephant walk clear of the trees and after
several attempts, flung the hammock his back.
Anastasa stood By and gave George advice as
self-rcliant boy is apt do even if four-year-od
is his counselor and in surprisingly short time the
newfangled saddle adjusted and tied in its place
Il didn't suppose eoogigahs big said the
little girl How can get up?"
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

cELEsRATioNs N MANY cirIgA
. sourHERN sTATRS JOIN WITH
NORTH IN PAYING REsPEoT TO
MEMORY OF MARTYRED PREsl.
DENT.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Reporta
reaching here from all parts Of the
United States indicates that the OBJ
servance OF Lincoln centennial day
was general throughout the country
All Of the northern states celebrate
the day. and many Of the southern
states follow the lead Of Arkansas,
where Governor Donaghey issued q
proclamation setting aside Feb. IL al
a semi-holiday and calling attention
to the greatness Of Lincoln as a man
President Roosevelt was at the Lin
coin farm in Kentucky, Vice Pres,.
dent Fairbanks was in Harrisburg
Pa.
A feature OF Lincoln day at the cap.
ital was the issue of the special Lin.
coin two cent stamp. It will be red
and wdll bear portrait of Lincoln
taken from the statue by st. Gaudens
in Chicago.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
The Jumping Off Place.

Consumption had me in it's
grasp; and I had almost reached
the jumping off place when I was
advised to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery 1 want to say
right now, it ssS'ed my life. I'M
proyement befan with the first
bottle, and after taking one dozen
bottles I was q we'll and happy
man again." says George Moore,
of Grlmesland, N. G. AS q reme-
dy for coughs and colds and heal
er Of weak, sore lungs and fol-
preventing pneumonia New Dis
covery is supreme. 50cand 81 .0C
at T. E. Wannamaker, druggist
Trial bottle free.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

This is just the time of year
you are most likely to have kid
ney or bladder trouble, with rheu-
matism and rheumatic pains
caused by weak kidneys. Delays
are dangerous. Get DeWitt's
Kidaey and Bladder Pills, and be
sure you get what you ask for.
They are the best pills made back.
ache, weak back, urinary disor-
ders, Inflammation of the blad-
oder, etc. They are antiseptic
and act promptly. We sell and
recommend them. Sold by all
merchants.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

New Orleans, reb. 12.-President-
elect William H. Taft landed here
shortly before o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon from Panama, and was most
enthusiastically received by the entire
city, whose guest he is to be until
Saturday morning.
Mr.. Taft made a brief speech in
which he heartily approved the pres.
ent lock type Of canal across the 18th.
mus OF Panama. He reviewed a pa.
rade Of enthusiastic citizens miles in
length, and attended one of the car.
nival season balls. that of the Elves
OF Oberom. Mr.. Taft will address
the negro Young Mems Christian As.
ISOLATION. spend several hours in auto
mobiling, and at night be the CUES,
OF honor at an elaborate banquet. a,
which nearly 500 prominent citizens
will pay $25 plate to participate
Saturday morning the president-elect
Will go to Cincinnati, from where, or
Monday, he will leave for Washington
returning again to Cincinnati Wednes
day.
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Darwin Centennial TODAY.

New York. Feb. 12.-In honor of
Charles Darwin, the famous English
scientist, who was born on the same
aay as Abraham Lincoln. the scien.
tists OF New York assembled in the
American Museum Of Natural History
today.
The program of the centennial in.
ciuded the presentation of a bust OF
Darwin to the museum and addresses
setting forth the relations OF his worl
TO various sciences. The bust wa,
given to the museum by the New
York Academy OF Sciences. the nres,.
uent OF the academy, Charles F. Cox,
making the presentation address. Mr.
oo& is one OF the most eminent au.
tnorities in America on Darwinism.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
KILLED BY FORMER
PARTNER.
J. q. HILL SHOT BY oRMER
BUSINESS PARrNEA 9. BIG.
GERS, ON STREETS OF cHAR.
lOTTE.

Charlotte. N. c., Feb. 1o.-J. G.
Hood, at one time q leading dry
goods merchant OK Charlotte, was shot
and killed here yesterday morning by
w. 8. Biggers, also q well known cit.
izen.
The shooting was the most sensa,
tional ever occurring In Charlotte.
The tragedy was enacted on the side.
walk IN front OF the Central hotel, in
the very heart of the city, and was
witnessed by several hundred people.
Four shots were fred by Biggers,
three taking effect in the head, the
fourth barely missing a negro hack
driver.
Bggers surrendered his gun to Of
dcers and was taken to the police sta.
ton, where he is now, apparently in
q state OF violent insanity.
The shooting grew out of business
troubles, dating back four or five years
"Ge., ,Wha1iathe two menwere partnersl
Bggers claims that he lost all
Investments with Hood. and that g.
latter got the funds.
Hood was middle-aged man. He
leaves wife and two children.
Biggers has a wife and family. He
has only one arm. He was a dealer
in blooded horses.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Taft Declared Elected rodav.

Washington, Feb. 10.-Although It
Is generally believed throughout the
United States that William Howard
Taft Of Ohio and James Schoolcraft
Sherman Of New York were elected
president and vice president Of the
United States respectively on Nov. 8
OF last year, It was not until today
that these two gentlemen were on.
cially declared elected to their hish
positions.
The two houses met in Joint ses.
sion today. In the presence Of the
senators and representatives Vice
President Fairbanks. az presidep4 Of
the senate, opened The sealed 6nvsl
opes containing the certificates OF elsc.
don signed by the electors Of de
states and read the certificates.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
MESSAGE FROM
ATLANTIC fleet,
FIRST WIRELESS MESSAGE FROM
OUR FLEET SINCE DEPARTURE
FROM GIBRALTER.

New York, Feb. ia wireless
message from the tender Yankton,
which Is preceding the Atlantic battle.
ship fleet now on its way to Hamp-
ton Roads, after its cruise around the
world. was picked up shortly after 4
o'clock yesterday morning by the
wireless station on Fire island. The
message was as follows:
"Yankton, 8 p. M, February II, Lat.
s2.44 North, Long. 52.04 West. Fleet
34.36 North; 3O.19 West.-Fine wealth.
er; speed 1oh knots. Cruise une
ventful."
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

special interest to
ls been introduced
kdce. It seeks to re-
nenSs Offering to
\blic schools
Ehe regu-
prs."
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Express Money Order. s.ol.n.

savannah. Ga, Feb. 9.--Seoret ser.
vice men OF the Southern Express
COMPANY and the Atlantic Coast Line
are searching for the former relief
agent, Oscar R. Hull Of the savan.
nah division Of the rallroad, who, i& is
charged, stole book OF blank South.
ern Express money orders from the
oompany's oHce at Winokur, Cnarl-
ton county. Georgia. casbed them all
lp Savannah two days ago and skipp-
The face value Of the orders was
5000. 1t is known that twenty-six
OF them were cashsd at an average of
$40 each, total OF something over
s2.s40.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

mabt Sorn ca. -!
Throwing the 1sGyo TO the StsSni
the ofhcer drew nilsrsvoiter ana ~,
the crowd on until q squad ot pole
msr came to the fescue.
riiiman DsoIarss suseeses Cav Eral
Wash}QStoq, Feb. 9,v1urinK tf|
course q q s6Asoh on the erum nom
nation In thS senate yesterdey senl
tF NiapAn. os auhah oAt6iina, do
Hshtsd che repxN6 6cans and outraged
fss dSsnoeraA.c c6Hsagasb by his rs
marks on souehsrn 1saSes suffrage rs
striotions. MaHt IL the dsmocraa.
got up and left the chamber. 4;
Senator Tillman insisted that tx
disfranchisement laws OF the souu
were frauds on their, face; that ths,l
administration was a joke; that thel
were in open and fagrant -x1efzttcI
Of the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
fnents; that they were aimed sois1
at the negro and disfranchised hid
because he was a negro.
''The fourteenth and fifteenth ameny
msnts are not worth the pager thkl
Nere written on" said Senator TiA
man.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

There is not any better salve
than DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazel Salve. We herr warn the
public that we are uot aeponsible
for any injurious effects caused
from worthless or poisonous i'm
itations of our DeWitt's Car
bolizcd Witch Hazel Salve, the
original. 1t is good for anything
when a salve is needed, but it is
especially good for piles. Be sure
you get DeWitt's. Sold by all
druggists.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Labor Council Talk Of Idle Men.

Washington, Feb. 11.-Many promi.
nent labor leaders participated in q
council Of labor" at the department
.ot commerce and labor yesterday and
discussed questions Of vital interest
to the wage earners Of the country,
including the problem of the unem.
pboyed.
Mr.. Gompers pointed out that near.
ly 100000 laborers were walking the
streets.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Suffering and Dollars Saved.

e. s. Loper, of Marilla, N. Y,
says: 81 am carpenter and have
had many severe cuts healed by
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 1t has
saved me suffering and dollars.
1t is by far the best healing salve
I have ever found" Heals burrs.
sores, ulcers. fever sores, ecsema
an piles. 25c at T. e. Wanna
maker, druggist.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Takes Cargo Of Bones to China.

Takes Cargo Of Bones to China.
New York, Feb. 11.-Sailing today
nom Brooklyn for Chinese ports, the
Barber lire steamer Shimosa carries
q cargo human bones, the entry on
the Shimosa's manifest, said bones
having belonged in life to 5000 ex.
patriated Cinnamon.
1t Is cardinal principle Of the an.
cestor worship that forms so large a
part OF Chinese religion that a man
must be buried in the place in which
ne was born. The Chinese in Ameri
ca gather up their dead for shipment
to China and final interment in the
soil OF the Flowery Kingdom.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

AS my Photographic studio
will not be open all the time du-
ring the coming summer and
may be closed all the summer I
will offer special inducements to
all wishing to secure work in my
line before May 1st
&c Patrick
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
ApfeIsine.

Messina furnished early in the nine
teenth century new word for the
German language. 1t was from there
that oranges were first shipped to
Germany, and the fruit was known
for long time after its advent as
"apfel aus Messina"-apple from Mes
sina. After many years "apfel aus
Messina" degenerated into "apfel Mes
sina," and finally it became "apfel-
sine" the name by which oranges are
still known among German speaking
people. Z
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
PAPER to be Made Of Okra.

Macon, Ga, Feb. 13-Recent devel.
opments in, the experiments under
way on the farm of Hon. John T.
Moore at paper making have been so
successful that large plant with am.
pie capital for the making of the fine
quality Of paper that is produced
from okra pulp is promised the COM
munity.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

Foley's Honey and Tar clears
the air passages, stops the irritd-
tion in the throat, soothes the iI-
famed membranes. and the most
obstinate coughs disappears. Sore
and inflamed lungs are bealeH
and strengthened, and the cold ls
expelled from the system. Refuse
any but this genuine n.the yellow
package. W. G.. O'Neal.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Observation-Disclosures.

The above is the name Of q Ger
man chemical, which is one of the
many valuable ingredients Of Fo
iey's Kidney Remedy. Hexan,a-
thylemeteramine is recognized bE
by medical text books and author
tiles as uric solvent and antiser-
tic for the urine. Take Foleys
Kidney Remedy as soon as you
notice any Irregularities, and
avoid a serious malady. G.
O'Neal,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds
that may develop Into pneumonia
over night are quickly cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, and it
g 0 thes inflamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expels the
cold from the system. W. g..
O'Neal.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
|edslphIa Swept by Destructive
Storm.

t6110Nbned 4ud1
bsrsons had almost miraculous
IN . terrific wind storm which
different sections OF this city
6rday afternoon.
Robert g. Weightman was struck
and instantly killed by heavy tim.
ber blown from the roof Of the Block.
hley Baptist Church.
heavy steeple on the Roman Cath.
Church of Our Mother of sor.
ell. endangering the lives Of $50
ZEN who attended the parochial
Sol
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Rev. Hudson,s sIsxer con,.....s

o"S otayer Con1oo1DoI
Houston, Miss. Feb. 9.-whfie,1
Ing is still intense, 1t is believed
danger of mob violence to Rody
kin, self-confessed slayer, Of Rev.
7. Hudson, whose bulletriudled bd
was found half-submerged. in a Dol
near Houston Saturday night, n
been ave1ted through an annound
ment that's a speedy trial and eoxsi
a. speedVpunishmsnt would be .mAt'
out. :
eashn twho is but IS years old, ";
arrested Following the return of N
Hudson's watch by another negr
Who declared It was given to, him
Baskin.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Suffrage Leader Sails.

New York, Feb. 13-Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait, president of the In.
ternational Woman Suffrage alliance,
sailed today for England on the At.
lantic transport steamer Minnetonka.
Mrs. Gait is going abroad to assist
in the preparations for the annual
meeting Of the alliance. which is to
take place in London during the last
week in April.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Hartman May Buy tho 8. A. L.

Bristol, Tenn, Feb. 13.-Edward H.
Hartman, ]. T. Harahan and a party
of railroad capitalists passed through
Bristol this morning on their way
south. 1t is reported here that the
purpose Of Harriman's visit to the
south at this time, in addition to look
ing after his southern interests, is in
connection with the contemplated pur-
chase Of the Seaboard Air Line.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
leo KIna Morse penIed RaJ

New York, Feb. 13.-Charles ~.
Morse. the financier, will not h
mdtted to bail pending hearing On
his appeal from his conviction Of yio.
lating the national banking laws. the
United States court of appeals hah
ing yesterday denied his applicable
therefor.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Atlanta Spirit.

Atlanta, Feb. 10.-Contract for the
completion of the O,O0O Methodist
institutional church was awarded. A
large fertilizer factory is soon to be
built.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Rev. Houston's Slayer Hung by Mo-

Houston, Miss, Feb. 10.-Roby Bas.
kin. a negro youth, self-confessed slay.
er of Rev. w. T. Hudson, yesterday
paid the penalty Of his crime with his
life at the hands Of several hundred
citizens. The lynching was accompa
MED without the disorder usually at
tending the work of mob, the pris
oner was secured without resistance
and accepted his fate as a matter Of
course, sullen and without a word o.
entreaty or prayer. He was hangei
from an elm tree within 200 yards O.
the county jail.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Montreal Winter Carnival,

Montreal, Feb. 1o:-wlth the THROW
ing open to the public Of the spl6n
did ice palace the carnival of winter
sports began today. For ten days the
people OF Montreal and the surround
ing country, with mauy visitors from
the United States, will experience all
the joys that the winter season in
Canada can give.
The palace is the main attraction
for tourists. 1t is huge edifice con.
structed Of Ice blocks on the east flank
OF Mount Royal. 1t is brilliantly light.
ed at night, both inside and outside.
and 10 illuminated frequently bx~lnn
piAys of freHnrka. One -
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

- So. Feb. 1s.-President
eied. as telegraphed to sena-
tor Han ing congress to remove
all doubt q bnator Knox's eligibility
to the ofice Uf secretary Of state. and
saying that, the loss of Mr.. Knox
from the cabinet premiership would
be q public misfortune.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

Foley's Orino Laxative cures
constipation amp liver trouble and
makes the bowets healthy and
regular, Nrino is superior to pills
and tablets as it does not grippe or
nauseate. Why take anything
elsep
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Southern Man For Taft Cabinet

Washington, Feb. lit is an.
mounced here tonight on what ap-
pears excellent authority that Jacob
McGavock Dickinson, a Tennessee
democrat, win be offered the post OF
secretary Of war in the cabinet OF
President Taft.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Advertising Rates on Application
Notice.

The forms of this paper will
(close promptly at noon on We'd
'pesday. AL advertisers desiring
70 change their ads. must have
the copy in by that time or will
be too late.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Wanted.

To sell the Geo. w. Parker
homestead near Casb's. Nice lit.
tie home, good land and, build
ings. Cheap for cash. IF not
sold will rent. z. 3. Gregory.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
Couple Die From Hurn,.

Mc0regor. Tex, Feb. s.-Mr. and
AIRS. ]. R. Wallace died here early
yesterday from burns received from
the explosion Of a can of oil, which
had been thrown into blssins crate
by &year-old child.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
,.s.,1ss s,s.'ssssg ssll

received hefeg
York are to the effect the Sou
ern Steel Company. a $4,000. 900 con-
Germ. which went into Bankruptcy last
year, has been reorganized with w.
n. Hassinger az president, and the
resumption OF operations will be IN
der way within ten days. When all
the plants Of the concern, located IN
Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, are
in full operation, employment WIN be
given to between 1900 and 5000 men
The big steel, rod, wire and nail mills
at Ensley, Ala, belong to this con
cern.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
jury Box Filled for Cooper Trial,

Jury Box Filled for Cooper Trial.
Nashville. Tenn. Feb. 13.-Hardly
had the jury been completed yester-
day in the case against Colonel Dun
can B. Cooper, Robin j. Cooper and
John D. Sharp than the state served
notice that it might seek to again de-
plete the box.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

Georgia Railroad Cannot Raise Rates.
Atlanta, Feb. 13.-The state rail.
road commission yesterday declined
to grant the petition of the Georgia
Railroad and Banking Company for
permission to increase its rate Of pas.
senger fare from 2A to ~ cents per
mile. :,
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18

Senate last night, by an
Relming vote. passed the
aling the lien law. It is
tever. that a substitute
pent was gotten in at
pment that leaves the
"a some doubt.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
sixty Seven Perish In sh,nwr.ck

Wellington. N. e., Feb. 13.-The
Union Steamship Company, OF Wei.
lington steamer Penguin was wrecked
last night on Cape Terawhiti. Some
OF the passengers and q number of
the members of the crew were saved.
but the r Rainder Of the ships com
pany. bering sixty-seven, are
H11f9 End are sdppoged to have
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1909-02-18
T0 JON REf lI0l
AND Ebuc6 6sid
AeeoolAtloN MRafri11n ~ z !,
cAoo. ocNa9 ole III 1tF5 :
BgsT p<ssoWNs sPHotE 6soS !,
LEADERS oFsThoU0tsr Al sGs !
XENTfoea. lI1

Chicago, Tsb. s.-This city Il
scene today OF q notaa1s: ssfhSsdnl
men and women mtsrestod In
higher LIE OF AmericA Ia is rplati,
to religion, and educats0n: they h
assembled here to attend tne 81
general convention OF tie Reiigi|
Education association, whlch viii
gin tonight q three days, n,estinI
Orchestra hall.
The sessions Of the assuc8afion
be opened by the address Of thesp]
ident OF the association, DR.. ErsI
Greenwood Peabody. who n profes
of Christians morals at Harvard
versity. He will speak on ssThe
cial Conscience and the Religi
Life" Following Dr.. Peabody. P.I
dent BENJAMIN Ide Wheeler OF
University Of California viii su1
on Religious Education and, All
Efficiency" and Professor 8. C, ND
ell, president eleot OF the Uniyerk
OF South Carolina, on Religious y
cation and Racial Adjustment.
AN extraordinary list Of well Ind
men will be in attendance, ana 4
speakers at the popular meetinss. i
sides those mentioned above. Wit
clude President Eliot Of Harvard i
versity, Ambassador James Dr5
Miss Jane Addams, Of Hull Hon
Marion Talbot, dean Of the Woma
college, University OF Chicago: d
lessor Cyrus Northrop. presidsuts
the pniversity Of Minnesota. ana q d
ers. -
Th\, associations now enrolls m ~
than 1900 members. -