Charles H. Schwab, a prominent business man and philanthropist, died last Friday, at the age of 83. He was born in France and came to Chicago sixty-five years ago.

Mr. Schwab was one of the four men who managed the Chicago's World Fair, under the title of Council of Administration. He was also a director.

He was the organizer and president of the Jewish Manual Training School, and also the first president of the Jewish Orphan Asylum of Chicago. He was a member of the Sinai Temple, the Standard Club, and the Union League.