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E r of "Imi 'JMg Lady of JJImTmliom by DtNRY TfflU* OFFICIALS DECLARE METHOD OF NURSING CHARGES UNSAT­ ISFACTORY MEETING COPYfcI<5HT ACTFCLUB0 &COL 1511 SYNOPSIS. Major Lawrence, sou of Judge Law­ rence of Virginia, whose wife was a Lee. Mr sent on a perilous mission by "Washington, Just after the winter at Val­ ley Forge. Disguised in a British uni­ form Lawrence arrives within the enemy s lines. The Major attends a great fete iand saves the "Lady of the Blended jRose" from mob. He later meets the girl 'at a brilliant ball. Trouble Is started over a wait*, and Lawrence is urged by his partner. Mlstres3 Mortimer (The Lady of the Blended Rose), to make his escape. Lawrence is detected aa a spy by Captain Grant of the British Army, who agrees to a duel. The duel Is stopped by Grants friends and th<> spy makes a dash for liberty, swimming a river following a nw- row escape. The Major arrives at the ehop of a blacksmith, who is friendly, ana knows the Lady of the Blended Rose. Captain Grant and rangers search black­ smith shop In vain for the spy. Law- rence loins the minute men. Grant ana his train are captured by the minute men. Lawrence is made prisoner by an Indian And two white men. who lock him In a strong cell. CHAPTER XII.--Continued. He had turned the tat/les most neat­ ly, and I glanced down over my rough garments, awakening suddenly to the knowledge that I was also in mas­ querade. To be sure I had one ad­ vantage--I knew theBe men had been part of Delavan's foragers, and hence at heart must be loyalists. "That is not a question I Intend an- ewering to every ruffian who Btops me on the highway," I returned shortly. "I wish to know what this outrage means? I will know, you wooden-head­ ed image! I was about my business when the four of you attacked me. I •wasn't the man you were after at all, and yet I am held prisoner, shut up here behind iron bars. What is this place, anyhow?" "It is called 'Elmhurst,' sir." • "Elmhurst? A country estate?" "Yes, sir, 6ne of the old plantations." "It's a name I never heard. , Where is that precious lieutenant?" "I presume he is in bed, sir," and Peter rose quietly to his feet, and be­ gan replacing the dishes on his tray. Apparently there was not a nervous throb to his pulse, and be remained blissfully indifferent to my presence. I stared helplessly at ^im, even words Tailing me. "You refuse to inform me as to the truth of this affair?" 1 faltered at last, as he lifted his burden on one arm. He turned a stolid face my way. "It would seem so, sir. I have to thank you for a most delightful eve­ ning, air. Your conversation has been both instructive and entertaining. 'However, sir, the hour iB now late, and I should advise your retiring." He bowed solemnly, backing toward the door, and I sprang to my feet, overtaken by a sudden determination to make a break for freedom. There was a slight glitter in Peter's gray «yes, as he rapped sharply with his heel on the door. "I hardly think that would be advis­ able, sir." he warned softly. "The man outside is armed, and in the excite­ ment might hurt you." There was a click of the lock, and the heavy door swung open. I stood motionless, tempted to spring, yet not faring the venture. Peter backed majestically out, and I caught a glimpse of the graybeard, and the black outline of a pistol. Then the •door closed, leading me alone. The little scrap of caqdle left sputtered teebly, and, after walking across the -floor a half-dozen times, striving to gain control of my temper, I blew it out, and crawled into the bunk. There was nothing I could do, but wait for morning; not a sound reached me from without, and, before I realized the possibility, I was fast asleep. *| Hardly Think, 8lr, That Would Be Advisable. The Man Outslds Is Armed and Might Hurt You." I must have slept long and soundly, lor when 1 finally awoke a. gleam of iun lay the full length of the room, and food was upon the table. Some one--Peter, no doubt--had entered iand departed without arousing me. 'Sleep had left me In a pleasanter frame of mind, and I ate heartily, •wondering vaguely what the day would (disclose. I determined one thing, that •when Peter returned for the dishes, I would back him Into a corner and choke at least a portion of the troth out of his unwilling throat. I had hardly reached this decision when the door opened, and he stood there gas- Jng at me with sphinx-like stupidity. 2 arose to my feet, gripping the back of a chair, but the utter vacancy in that face seemed to numb action. There was no positf^s expression, no <3ftn glimmer of interest in his fea­ tures; the shining bald head alone save him a grotesque appearance, re­ straining me from violence. I could as easily have warred with a baby. "I trust, sir, you slept well," he SftM soothingly, "and that the service Is satisfactory." I choked back my Indignation, the -quiet deference of his manner causing me to feel like a brute. "Nothing could ^ added to my hap­ piness," I answered, "unless it nr'ght be a little information which you seem disinclined to furnish." • He waved one hand, as though brushing calmly aside some imagined insect. "Disinclined? Oh, no, sir; there is nothing to conceal, sir, I assure you." "Then, for God's sake, let it out of your system, man!" I burst forth im­ patiently. "Whom am I a prisoner to? What am I held for? What sort of treatment Is this I am receiving?" Peter bowed, without the tremor of an eyelash. "Do not mention it, sir," he mur­ mured smoothly; "we are only too proud to have you as our guest at Elmhurst. It has been very quiet here now for some weeks, sir, and your coming was welcome to us all." I could only starQ at the fellow with open mouth, so dumbfounded as to be speechless. Of all the idiots I had ever met he was the worst, or else his acting was magnificent. To save me I was not certain which might be the correct guess. He continued in stately solemnity: "I trust there remains nothing more you desire to learn sir? If not, I am requested to conduct you to the li­ brary. Ah, thank you, sir--this way, please." He stood aside, statue-like, his eyes looking directly past me, and pointed with dignity to the open door. I obeyed the calm movement of that hand as though it had been a military order, but, as 1® stepped into the twilight of the outer -basemen^ I suddenly per­ ceived ̂ the presence there of the at­ tendant graybeard. He moved in ad­ vance, and I followed, aware that Peter was closely at«> my heels. A glance told me here was a library, not only in name, but in fact, a large square room, well lighted, the furni­ ture mahogany, shining like glass, three of th#1 walls lined with books, mostly in sombre bindings. A green- topped tabl£ occupied the center of the apartment, a massive affair, flanked by a leather upholstered reading chair, while before the front windows were cushioned ledges. My rapid glimpse about ended in Peter standing in dig­ nified silence barely within the door, his hand upon the knob. "I am authorized, sir," he said Im­ pressively, -gazing directly across my shoulder, not a feature expressing emotion, "to permit you to remain here on parole." "Parole! What do you mean?" "Parole was, I believe, the word us^ij sir," in £alm explanation. "It Is, as I understand, sir, a military term signifying pledge." "Oh, I know that. Kindly concede that I possess some small intelligence, Peter. But to whom Is this parole given, and what does It imply?" "To myself, sir. This may seem slightly unconventional, sir, but I trust you will repose sufficient confidence In me not to object. The sole require­ ments are that you remain in this room until sent for." "That will not be long?" "I think not, sir." "And who will send for me?" Peter's eyes surveyed me, but with­ out expression. "I am quite unable to answer that, sir." - He was enough to provoke a saint, but I had already butted my head against that stone wall sufficiently to learn the uselessness of any further attempt. Peter was Peter, and I crushed back my first impatient excla­ mation to say humbly: "All right, my man, I'M wait here." - I sank back into the upholstered chair, and for a moment after he had closed the door I did not move. Then, scarcely knowing whether to laugh or swear over the situation, I crossed the room, and gazed out through the win­ dow. Far down the winding driveway, half concealed behind the trees, a body of British troops was tramping toward the houBe. CHAPTER XIII. A New Combination. My first thought was that this must prove a trap, and I drew hastily back behind the curtain, believing myself justified in an effort at escape. Surely, under such conditions, my word of pdrole to Peter had no binding force. Yet I waited long enough to glance forth again. The advancing body was lead than a hundred strong, Queen's Rangers and Hessians, from their uni­ forms, straggling along on foot, limp­ ing, dusty and without arms. These must be the remnant of Delavan's command, released by their guard of partisans, and now wearily seeking refuge. But why were they coming here? Surely this was not the Phila­ delphia road? They turned In upon the open lawn in front of the door, and I could plain­ ly distinguish the faces. There could no longer be any doubt tmt what these were the men we had fought and de­ feated the evening before. Grant, with the two Hessian officers, was in ad­ vance, and the former strode directly toward the house, while the majority of his following flung themselves at full length on the ground, as though utterly exhausted. Some strange fas­ cination held me motionless, watching the man climb the front steps. The Iron knocker rang loudly twice before there came any response from with­ in. Then I could hear voices, but the words reaching me were detached, and without deflate meaning. Finally the door closed, and the two merl passed along the hall, beyond the room in which I waited. Then Peter's voice said solemnly, as if announcing a dis­ tinguished guest: "Captain Alfred Grant!" There was an exclamation of sur­ prise, a quick exchange of sentences indistinguishable, although I was sure of Grant's peculiar acceoi, and 11M other voice was that of the young light Dragoon lieutenant. Uncertain what best to do I stole toward the door and gripped the knob. This was the only known way out, for I dare not venture to use the window which was In plain view of those soldiers resting on the lawn. Whether Peter had retired or not, I possessed no means of knowing, yet I opened the door silently a bare inch to make sure. At the same instant my ears caught the lieutenant's dismissing order, even as my eyps had glimpse of Swanson's broad back blocking the open doorway of a room nearly opposite. "That will do, Peter, for the present. Have the table prepared for three guests at once." He backed out, casting a quick glance of caution in my direction, and disappeared down the hall, rubbing his bald head industriously. I opened the door wider, wondering if I dare ven­ ture upon slipping by unobserved Then Grant spoke, his voice loud enough to be easily heard: 'How did we come here? Why, where else could we go? The damned rebels stripped us clean; we had to have food. This was the nearest place where we wore certain of getting any. Of course I didn't know our foragers had left Elmhurst alone, and that--for some cause which mystifies Clinton--these Jersey outlaws have been equally considerate. There was plenty to he had here, and I me^nt to have it in spite of the servants." "You must have marched straight past your own place," the boyish voice interrupted. * "Well, what If we did? There was nothing there, as you Itnow. The house has been stripped to a mere sh^ll. Not a nigger left, nor a horse. I'd like to know what influence keeps this property untouched!" "That's easily answered. You forget we are a divided family, with fighting men on either side." "Little these outlaws care for that." "At least they appear to, as we re­ main unmolested There has not been a raiding party halted here since the war began." "Well, if you hadn't been at hcm^ there would have been one along now," burst forth Grant rather rough­ ly. "Those fellows out there are des­ perate enough to sack the house if that was their only method of getting food. And I promised they should have the chance." "Oh, you did, Indeed! That would have proven a friendly act." "Necessity does not take much ac­ count of friendship. 1 was responsible for a hundred starving men. Under such conditions force would be justi­ fied. I doubt if I could control the fel­ lows now if provisions should be re­ fused." "There is no necessity for Indulging in threats, Captain Grant," said the boy's voice coldly. "Elmhurst has never yet turned a soldier away In hunger. Peter will Instruct what few servants remain to attend to the im­ mediate needs of your men. May I ask how long /ou expect to remain?" I thought Grant was walking nerv­ ously back and forth across the room. "How long? Until night, probably. Then with a bite in our haversacks we'll take the road again. That is, providing you condescend to act as our host for so long a time. Odds life! but this reception is not over warm to my thinking." "Elmhurst is not a tavern, sir." "No; but the home of a loyalist--the commander of half those men out yon­ der. However I am not pleading for them, but myself personally. What welcome have 1 had? By all the gods, 1 was almost compelled to fight that bald-headed old fool to even gain ad­ mittance to the hall. Were those your orders?" "Assuredly not. But you must con­ sider circumstances, and forgive Peter for being over zealous in my service. I received you as soon as I knew who you were." "Yes," somewhat mollified, "I pre­ sume that Is true, although you are chilly enough, the Lord knows. But what brings you here?" "That mu6t remain my Becret, Cap­ tain Grant--for the present." "Oh, very well. I thought It might have some connection with Eric's pres­ ence in this neighborhood." "With Eric! What do you mean? Have you seen him?" . "Ah! so I've got below the surface at last! I thought I might with that thrust. Yes, I saw him last night. I didn't know what the devil the fellow was up to, but 1 thought I'd let him play out his game. It was a right nervy trick, so far as it went, but un­ fortunately the rebels came in before I discovered what it all led up to." "You do not make it very clear to me." "I told you it was not even clear to myself. This is all I know. When I joined Delavan last night Just after dark, he had a young officer of Light Dragoons in charge of his advance guard. I merely got a glimpse of the fellow as we rode In, and he looked so devilishly like Eric that I asked Delavan who the lad was. He said he had joined at Mount Holly with three men, was going through to Philadel­ phia with despatches from New York, and was only too glad of escort the rest of the way. Being short of offi­ cers Delavan gave him charge of the van." "Did he recognize you?" "I hardly think so; It was pretty dark, and 1 was put on guard over the rear wagons. I supposed I would have ample opportunity to learn the truth after it became daylight" "But you believed him to be Eric?" "Yes, and after the attack I was convinced. He and the three men with him bolted and got away. Must have run at the first fire,' for the fellows had us completely hemmed la. It was Eric all right, and tnat is about half the reason why I led my men back here--I wanted to find out if he was hiding about the old place. Is It true you haven't seen him?" "Quite true; Indeed I had no reason to suppose him in the Jerseys at this time." Grant remained silent, probably not wholly convinced that he was being told the truth, and yet not venturing to state openly his suspicions. How­ ever the other said no more, and final­ ly the Ranger felt compelled to an­ swer. "Of course," he explained rather lamely, "I couldn't altogether blame you for concealing the boy if be had shown up here, but you will realize that as a King's officer I have a seri­ ous duty to perform." "You would apprehend Eric? Would* betray him Into British hands? Is that your meaning, Captain GrantT' "What else could 1 do? Don't be unreasonable! Boy as he is, no one In all that crew of ragamuffins has done us greater harm. Again and again he has learned our secrets and brought Washington information of our plans. How he does it 1/3 the mystery of this department--Howe has personally of­ fered a thousand pounds for his arrest. Surely you know that. Last night 1 thought we had him in our power, but thd very devil seems to protect him from capture, even when luck brings him fairly within our grip." "And so you came here to search for him?" I could feel the bitter scorn in the voice. "In his father's home!" "I certainly did," angrily. "I shall search the house from cellar to garret l>efore I leave." "But you are on parole.** "Damn the parole. What do 1 care for a pledge "given to a band of plun­ dering outlaw^? And what do I care for Eric? He chose for himself, and has no right to expect any mercy from me, and by all the gods, he'll receive none. I half believe that attack last night was his planning,, and that now you have him hidden away here." "And you propose searching <he rooms?" "I do. If you had been a little more listen to another word; you hava spoken frankly enough, and I under­ stand the situation. Perhaps it is only anger, but it gives me the excuse I have been Beeking after a long while in vain. Whatever claim you may have had upon my regard in the past is over with, forever over with. Cap­ tain Grant." "But--but, surely--" "I mean precisely that. You can cover your despicable actions with the gloss of military duty, but 1 know you now as a revengeful liar. Treat this house as you please. I refuse to have any more dealings or words with you. I'll provision you and your men, as I would any others suffering from hun­ ger, but that ends all." I closed the crack of the door as he came forth into the hall, having no desire to bo caught listening. My own position was more unpleasant and haz­ ardous than ever. Whatever reason the lieutenant might have for holding me prisoner I was convinced he pos­ sessed no knowledge as to my real identity. The probability was that aft­ er an Interview I would be released. But Grant would recognize me in­ stantly, and he proposed searching the house, room by room, seeking this man Eric. 1 must make my escape lirst. Yet how could this be accomplished? I heard Peter pass along the hall, and solemnly announce the serving of breakfast. He and Grant exchanged a few sentences, and then the latter strode to the front door, where he gave orders to the men. I watched the German officers come up the steps, while the majority of the others form­ ing into irregular line, marched around the corner of the house. A small squad remained, however, on guard, facing the front entrance. ( T O B E C O N T I N U E D . ) The Spider Cheat. Many species of spiders are Interest­ ing on account of their, physical con­ struction or their habits, but the most curious specimens are probably to be found In the woods of Sumatra; and these naturalists call, not without rea­ son, "spider cheats." This insect, In £ £1 I Opened the Door Wider, Wondering If I Dare Venture Upon St*po>ng by Unobserved. genial I might have exhibited greater courtesy. B(it I haven't any use for Eric, and never had. Now you know the truth." "Very well, sir," and the incensed lieutenant pushed back his chair. "Then we clearly understand each oth­ er at last 1 am sincerely glad of It. From now on I shall never again be guilty of mistaking you for a friend or a gentleman. No, I have no wish to Worthy of Great Monarch King of Sardinia's Tactful Manner of Concealing Kindness Done to Impoverished Follower. The King of Sardinia, Charles Al­ bert, was very kind and obliging to the French royalists who were at Turin. The Duke of F , with whom he was connected, had an employment about the court--he had been severely wounded, and lost a leg in the affair of the Three Days. The king h^ard that the duke was anxious to visit the Jting and royal family a* Prague, but that bis finances were not favorable to so long a journey. His majesty, there­ fore, thought of an expedient which would enable the duke to gratify his loyalty, without his feelings being wounded. "Duke," be said, "would you do me the favor to choose some horses for me Tn Bohemia; and as your best way will be through Prague, of course, you will pay respects to the royal family thara-" As, the Journey was on the king's service, the duke could feel no reluct­ ance about having his expenses paid. When Flirting Has No Charm. An aviation meet was given recent­ ly at Hot Springs, Ark., to the great amazement of the native negro popu­ lation. Two little very black maidens were discussing the doings of Hie marvelous "bird men," and one ef them said boastfully: "Al) wuz offered flO to go up In one o' them flyin' machines." j "Ten dollars!" exclaimed the oth­ er. "Mah goodness, chile, that's a | powerful lot o' money. Why'n you all do it?" ^ "Well, Ah shorely needs th money, was the reply, "but Ah ain't goin' to flirt with no undertaker fer no $10." CAPITOL Superintendents of Hospitals in Con­ ference Decide Course of Graduates Should Be Improved. Springfield.--The Illinois' method of nursing her insane charges in state hospitals is unsatisfactory and needs Changes, was the consensus of opinion of superintendents of the state insane hospital, who met in Springfield in con­ ference with Alienist Frank U. N'or- bury of the state board of administra­ tion. The conference was called for a discussion of the status of nurses for the hospitals. Doctor Norbury addressed the su­ perintendents, in the course of w)>-jh he expressed himself as not satisfied with the present status of the- nurses. A plea was made for a better perma­ nent order of nursing methods In the course of the conference, the report of a special committee, which recommended the changing of gradu­ ate nurses' courses of training from three to two years, was adopted, it was represented that the number of graduates from the three years' course is too small, and that the substitution of the two years' course can be done with better results, it was agreed also that state hospital staffs ought to have more practical training in the administrative management of the hos­ pital in which they are employed. All but one of the superintendents of the hospitals of the insane group were present. The superintendents here were: Drs. Sidney ,T. Wllgus, Kankakee State hospital; F. B. Clarke, Chicago State hospital; W. A. Crooks, Watertown; George A. Zel- lars, Peoria; Eugene Cohn, assistant at Peoria; H. G. Hardt, Lincoln State School and colony; H. B Carriel. Jacksonville; W. L. Athon, Anna and W. B. Moulton of the state civil service commission. The committee, Including Dr. Wll­ gus, chairman; Drs. Athon and Cohn, with Doctor Norbury, ex-officio mem­ ber, recommended to the civil service commission also suggestions for im­ proving the facilities for procuring nurse candidates. Fair Grounds Contract Let. Members of the construction mlttee of the state board of agrt> culture awarded contracts for re­ pairing buildings at the state fair grounds. The starting of the repairs, which will be made at once, will mark the first permanent step toward re­ construction after the Btorms of set* eral months ago, which did thousands of dollars' worth of damage In the city and at the grounds. 1 W. M. Howard, contractor, of thkl city, received the a^ard. For the cov­ ering of the Dome building, machinery hall, painting of the sheeting in the Dome building, cleaning of glass and" repairs to the skylights in Exposition hall, the price of approximately $36,- 718 is to be paid. The committee considered the Installation of a copper Dome building roof, which will be more permanent, and decided upon this, which sailed for an expenditure of approximately $5,000 more. The total cost of repairs, however, will be under $40,000. It was be­ lieved for a time thq, damage would necessitate the expenditure of at least $50,000. The committee was compelled to negotiate a loan to cover the repair expenses. The general assembly at its last special session failed to appro­ priate funds for the repairs, so board members authorized a loan. The committee, of which B. X. Da- vlson of Marshall is chairman, at its meeting, approved the payment of $2,500 architectural fee to State Archi­ tect Zimmerman and of $5,000 fee to the firm of Lewis & Steube for plana for the new hog and sheep barns. Alfalfa for Poor Land. Atfaifa In Illinois Is a "poor-land" crop. That is to say, the farmer who Contemplates entering the alfalfa In­ dustry may do so without turning over acres of his richest soil to the plan, and at the same time can expect re­ sults just as profitable. .Furthermore, alfalfa can be made to produce a yield equivalent to five per cent on a land valuation of $2,300 an ncre The foregoing claims are set forth in' the weekly press bulletin of the IlHnois State Farmers' institute. The bulletin, whioh was put out by Sec­ retary H. A. McKeene of the institute, says: "The alfalfa crop demands a well- drained soil. The drainage may be natural or artificial, but ft is no u|e to experiment with growing 1£ except on land that has good surface or sub- drainage. The alfalfa crop demands clean land to start wltfi; it will not survive rank growing weeds, and land where It is grown should have a pre­ liminary course of cultivation that will germinate all weed seeds and eradi­ cate the plants before the alfalfa is sown. When the crop is well started the annual weeds do not give much trouble after the first cutting. "We advise growing alfalfa on the poorest land. It will grow and yield as well on poor land as on rich, and for a start it demands the same con­ ditions of each. Start It with manure, limestone, inoculation, a well-prepared seed bed on well-drained land and re­ sults will be more profitable on the poor land than on the rich." Experts to View Factories. Ill inois is to have the most thorough system of factory Inspection In tha United States, according to Chief In­ spector Edgar T. Davies of the state department, who said doctors, engi­ neers, chemists and other technically trained persons will hereafter be em­ ployed under his direction. Mr. Davies, •uhose headquarters are in Chicago, Is here for a conference with Governor Deneen, Secretary of State Doyle and State Printing Expert Williamson. Manufacturing plants will hereafter be inspected by experts, who will not only point out law violations, but will give accurate information *as to the steps to be taken In future. Mr. Davies. said of the new plan: "This will give the employes the highest system of protection and the em­ ployers something which will aid them and which otherwise they would har* to pay for. In addition to that we have just established a laboratory at our Chicago headquarters, in which chemical analysis of poisoning mate­ rials used in manufacturing will be made." order to trap the flies, etc., on which It feeds, hides on a leaf and spins a web of neutral color, making an 11 lusion so perfect that the prey not only does not fly, but seems attracted by the peculiar termination of web on the edge of the leaf. This is a perfect knot in appearance and gives to the trap the general shape of a miniature palm-leaf fan with indented handle.--Harper's Weekly. Undermining of Merit System. In a letter addressed to President Taft by the Illinois Civil Service Re­ form association, the chief executive is urged to veto the legislative, execu­ tive and judicial appropriation bill on the ground that the bill is believed to contain a rider, the object of which Is t he unde rmin ing o f t he mer i t s y s t em a t Wash ing ton . The o f f i ce r s o f i he Ch icago C iv i l Se rv i ce R e f o r m a s ­ sociation also sign the letter The reasons given by tin' t v - o a s s o ­ ciations why the bill should be vetoed a re th ree in number , a s f o l l o w s . Because section f i v e l imits the t e n i l ire of office of civil service employes | to seven years and makes them eligible to reappointment only in the discretion of the head of the executive department. This would prevent the employes s e r v i n g t h e pub l i c w i t h o u t fear or favor. Have Prosperous Year. Fifty-four state b a n k s o f Chicago. ! according to the annual report of j their business for the year ending i , 'u: ie wlfUh was issued by Auditor I UcCuIlough, have had a prosperous I year. Of the total of fifty-four, forty 1 one paid dividends amounting to $3.- ."Oc.oCC.S7. The dividends, however, v. ere slightly less than those of last y< ar. The banks had a capital. June S, i;) I i , of $2 ,>.y2. r>.000, a surplus of $25.- O-ll ' .r .oO and undivided profits of $6,- 207.295. Subcommittees Named at Meet. The local executive committee of the Illinois State Conference of Chai^ ltles and Corrections met for the pur­ pose of perfecting its organization and for <he selection of other committeea. The executive committee consists of the following: Mrs. E. A. Hall, chair­ man; Mr. E. S. Scott, Mrs. E. B. Rog­ ers, Mrs. John Plerlk, Mr. J. H. Hol- brodk, Mrs. Logan Hay, Jtfr. George Pasfield, Jr.; Mrs. Francis P. Ide, Mrs. Emmanuel Salzensteln, Mrs. George T. Palmer, Miss Mary Hum­ phrey. The following committees were se­ lected : Committee on Entertainment--- Frank W. Workman, chairman; Dr. S. E. Munson, R. E, Hatcher, Louis Myers, Qeorge H. BrinkerhofT, Jr.; Mrs. flenry DajJs, Mrg, Stuart Brown; Sirs. Thoma"s Rees, Mrs. w. I>. Pat- ton, Mrs. O. B. Babcock and Miss Mary Hudson. Finance Committee--Col. Henry Da-' vis, chairman; Henry M. Merriam, Henry Bunn, George E. Keys and George E. Coe. Committee on Registration--Harry Snape, chairman; Mrs. Hugh T. Mor­ rison, Edgar S. Barnes, John H. Neher, Paul L. Skoog. Committee on Music--Mrs. Robert H. Lord, chairman; Mrs. Paul Starne, Mrs. Albert Myers. a Committee on Hotels--James A. Eas- ley, chairman; Victor E. Bender, Emanuel Salzensteln. Committee on Church Assignment- Rev. T. D. Logan, chairman. Committee on Rest Rooms--Mrs. J. H. Holdbrook, chairman: Mrs. F. Dor- win, Mrs. Francis G. Blair. Reception committee and committee on exhibits to be announced later. Some Good in Dull Times. Great lessons of thrift may b« evolved from a period of Industrial depression.--Exchange^ State Teachers' Certificates. In a report made public by State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tiua Francis G Blair, it is shown that of 220 applicants who wrote the teachers' examination for state cer­ tificates last month in Springfield and seven ether cities, only 139 were suc­ cessful in procuring certificates. Of the f i v e men and eleven women who wrote the examination In Spring­ field, two men and two women were successful. Sixty-two men and 158" women took iha examination. Mine Rescue Head Chosen. Announcement was made of the ap­ point in< nt of Charles Bennett of La Sail- as temporary manager of the three Illinois mine-rescue stations, j ! > r:'iett succeeds Hector McAllister, who in turn was named as temporary successor to Richard ^"ewsarn of Pa- o ' i w ho resigned a short time ago c•:i account of ill health. The state civil service commission, in conjunction with the state mine rescue c< mmisslon, will hold an ex­ amination October 3 and 4 in this city to fill the position permanently. The age limits which the commit sion has set for applicants are thirty and sixty years. The position car­ ries a salary of $3,000 a year and neo- essary traveling expenses. Illinois Incorporations. Secretary of State Doyle issued cer­ tificates of incorporation to the fol­ lowing: American Text-Book company. Chi­ cago: capital, $2,400. Incorporators-- A. R. Robinson, C. J. Blake. C H. Stevenson. The Alex. Greenberg company, Chi­ cago; capital, $25,000: groceries. In­ corporators--Alex. Greenberg O sad pre \Jettelson, Louis Greenberg. American Agricultural association. Chicago. Incorporators--R S. Va»- sey, A. B. Hullt, Dugal Cree. Union Railway and Power company, Chicago; capital. $10.tW. Incorpora­ tors--Thomas Simson. .Jr. F Arthur Jost, John J. Magulre Phoenix Advertising company. Ch^ cago; capital. V- 300. Incorporator*-- E. J. Cote. Lillian R Everett. C. 8- Everett. Wakefield Grain company. Water­ man. capital. Incorporator*-- Frederic Ullman, Jr. P H. Hoag. Den­ nis A. Cray. Republic Motor company of rOinelfc Chicago: capital. $500 Incorporators-- William R. Watson. L. E. Powell. PMfc H. Gullfoll. n r*rPm