St. Louis Post-Dispatch
January 25, 1891
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Loxpox, Jan. 24.—According to last ac- counts the movement in Chili for the over- throw of President Balmaceda has rapidly gathered strength during the week. Begin- ning with a revolt of the navy and spreading tothe main land, where it took the form of an insurrection supported by the fleet and encouraged by public feeling, the rising of last week became a rebellion, and now it assumes the proportion of a revolution and begins to dictate terms. The insurgents had already demanded the resignation of the President and summoned the capital, San- tiago, to surrender. THE TIDE OF REVOLT. Dispatches from Buenos Ayres received to- night say there have been additional deser- tion from the army and the ranks of the rebels have been so strengthened from this source and from active recruiting and volun- teering that they are preparing to march on the Capital. President Balmaceda, seeing his army meltaway, andthe whole country rising against him, has entered into negotia- tions with representatives of the hostile party, The latter insist on his resignation of the presidency, which they declare is the only thing that will satisfy them. He has been given until noon next Monday to reconsider his detérmination. Should he then persist, active hostilities will begin wherever his troops resist, and an at- tempt will be made within as well as without the Capital to sieze the Government and capture or drive the President out of the town. Itis already known -hat he is prepar- ing for flight in case things than against him. 7 IN A STATE OF SIEGE. At Valparaiso the blockade is beginning to have its effect. All supplies formally re- ceived by sea are stopped. Stocks of pro- visions are giving out. The necessaries of life are almost beyond the reach of the poor. Fresh meat is scarce, and is reported to be selling at $1.50 per pound. The people are in constant fear of a bombarament, which has been often threatened. Owing to the recent riots, the plundering of the gun shops and the possibility of a general rising within the city, martial law is strictly enforced, the Government of Balmaceda still maintaining its authortity there. A similar state of affairs exists inthe other seaports and towns which remain under his power. , PANIC PREVAILS. At points where fighting is threatened panic prevails, trafficis interrupted and business has ceased. There are hopes, however, es- pecially in the rebel ranks, that the crisis will pass without bloodshed, that President Bal- maceda will surrender anda provisional gov- ernmentin accord with the wishes of the country will be peacably established. The presence of the British squadron from Panama, which is near at hand, is looked to as being a pacific influence. Its approach has already caused the insurgent men-of-war at mitigate the rigor of the blockade at Val- paraisoand it is not likely that any port in which British subjects or property would be exposed will be bombarded after its arrival in Chilian waters. NO NEWS AT WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—The Chilian Minister stated to-night that he had received no news from Chili during the day. THE DEAD PRINCE. BAUDOUIN DREADED THE COMING OF HIS WED- DING DAY. LONDON, Jan. 24.—Whatever truth there may be in the reported attachment of the late Prince Baudouin for a governess, it is certain that ever since he learned, some days ago, hat he was the destined husband of his cousin, the Princess Clementine, his ailments, which had hardly attracted attention before, Were greatly aggravated and he seemed rather to welcome approaching death. The popular belief that his disease was one of the heart finds corroboration in this. If the Prince had been permitted to follow his own inclinations and marry a plebian he would have been more than evera popular idol, and Belgian royalty, like royalty generally, is badly in need of a popular idoi at this time. But suicides, sudden deaths and insanity appear to be no deterrents in the way of the bourbon idea that royalty shall match only with members of royal houses. The finest specimen of physical manhoodon a. Euro- pean throne is King Oscar of Sweden, de- scended from the French plebeian Blerna- dott. Oscar towers like a Saul among other sovereigns, and his mental qualifications are sound, if not brilliant. Attention has been called to the fatality which has overtak all who were promi- nently connected wi he invasion of Mex- ico. Napoleon’s fate is historic and also that of his unfortunate son, the Emperor of Aus- tria, who permitted his brother,Maximillian, to be executed. He has lived to see his own son shot. Carlotta, Maximillian’s widow, is insane, and her nephew, Prince Baudouin, comes to an untimely end. Bazaine, French Commander in Mexico, only escaped death by becoming a fugitive from his country. An English naval officer. commenting on these facts, says:,‘‘I have always been glad that England withdrew at an early stage from the unjustifiable attempt on the liber- ties of Mexico. I was on that station when Maximilian issued his proclamation in Oc- tober, 1865, dooming to death every Mexican captured in arms after that date, under the terms of which proclamation I understand , that many were put to death, and I always believed that such inhumanity would be fol- lowed by a fearful retribution. HUNGARY’S GREAT STRUGGLE. GEN. GEORGEI TELLS THE STORY OF THE REVO- : LUTION OF G AND 49. VIENNA, Jan. 24.—The story of the war Waged in 1648 by the Hungarians against Austrians, Croats and Russians has hardly as “yet been fully tola. Likethe Polish struggle of 1861 for independence, it is a record of mur- ders due to dissensions among the leaders, Kossuth’s story has long been the accepted Version. He, as the political enthusiast of the movement could not work wi Georgel, S, ana dis- surrender was the result. burg-Lorraine, a measure which deprived the Hungarians of their constitutional ground, greatly annoyed the officers of the army and ultfmately brought Russia into the field against the Hungarians. Next, when Georgel was anxious to push on to Vienna and make the most of his victories, Kossuth recalled him to besiege the citadel of Buda, a grave military error. Kossuth was all along sus- picious of Georgei, and more than onde re- moved him from the command, putting in his place the incapable Dembinski or the and injudicious Bem. ’ The later operations, the retreat eastward and southward, and the fnal attempt to con- centrate at Arad, were planned by Kossuth and forced on Georgei against his will. Finally, when capitulation was inevitable, Kossuth in his last interview with Georgei did not dissuade him from it. But when Georgel had kept his word and was a prisoner Kos- suth, who got safely away to Widdin, issued a proclamation, in which he accused Georgel of having betrayed his country and his com- panionsinarms. Kossuth’s reply to this at- tack upon his conduct in the Hungarian revo- lution is awaited with interest. BAVARIA’S KING. THE FAVORITE AMUSEMENT OF THE INSANE MONARCH. BERLIN, Jan. 24.—The proposed disposition of the insane King, Otto, of Bavaria in favor of his uncle and heir, the Regent Luitpold, meets with general approval in Germany.Otto is nearly a maniac. His favorite amuse- ment is to stand at a window of his castle prison, under watch of an attendant, and shoot at peasants, not pheasants, with a gun which he supposes to be loaded with ball but which, of course. is not. Peasants are kept under regular pay to be shotat. They come within gunshot, the King fires, and at the sound they fall, pre- tending to be killed. This murderous mad- man is addressed as Tour Majesty, and his attendants and visitors bow eto him in the most submissive manner. Luitpold, his uncle, has proved himself a statesman of capacity. AMERICAN PORK. Notwithstanding the unfavorable vote on the proposition yesterday itis said to-night that the Reichstag will shortly repeal the law prohibiting the importation of American pork. The number of members favoring the proposition is so large and the benefits that it secures are so great as an offset to this consession are sO numerous as to make many of those who heretofore have been strong in favor of pro- hibitory sentiments, waver on the question of the advisability of continuing in their op- position. BERLIN NOTES. The Socialist members of the Reichstag are determined to have introduced and fmsist on the passage ofa bill to nationalize shar- macies, so that no one can conduct the busi- ness Of a druggist without having passed a satisfactory examination before a German Board. The German papers take great pains todeny that there is any truth inthe rumor that symptoms had developed in the throat@f Emperor William, similar to the disease from which his father died. Latin and Greek are to be dispensed with in the Prussian public schools, beginning with the Easter term. CUBA’S COLD WINTER. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE EVER RECORDED ON THE ISLAND. * HAVANA, Jan. 24:—The continued northerly gales,which have prevailed since New Year’s, have reduced the temperature all over the Island of Cuba, and this will be noted as the coldest winter ever known in this latitude. The mercury has fallen as low as * degs. The cold weather is favorable to th development of the cane, which is in splendid condition, and sugar making is now general throughout the island. The estimates for a very large crop will be greatly reduced on account of the frequent fires among the standing cane, many of which, no doubt, are incendiary ; large quan- tities of the growing cane has been consumed or burnt over. In one instance an entire plantation of more than 30,000 acres has been destroyed. Some of the cane can be ground and will produce some sugar. Nevertheless, the loss to the planters will be immense. On the morning of Jan. 15, the plantation above alluded to, called the Buen Arrigo, was burned, some 3,300 acres, with 500,000 arrobas of standing cane. With- out doubt many of the late fires have been set by disaffected persons, who take revenge for real or imagined differences existing between themselves and the planters. Since the death of Sexto, the companion of Manuel Garcia, the bandit, the country has been more quiet, which may be the result of the wounding of Garcia at the time, but the safety of person or prop- erty in this city has not improved. Frequent attacks upon persons, and robberies have been reported by the police, as well as several cases of house breaking. The re- ceipts at the Custom-house so farin January are largely in excess of those in 1890, but not in proportion to the month of December, be- ing $63,549.37 for the first sixteen days of the month, THE AMERICAN TARIFF. IT DOES NOT CURTAIL THE EXPORT OF FRENCH GOODS. ; PARIS, Jan. 24.—During the course of an in- terview a few days ago Mr. King, the Amert- can Consul-General here, saidthat the op- position in France to the McKinley tariff act was decreasing. A number of manufacturers in this country and importers in the United States hurried up the export trade here six months ago, so that a large amount of goods reached the United States before the McKinley bill came into effect. This, said the Consul-General, accounts for the decrease in the consular business noticed for the early season of the year. No at this and some of the other Con- sulates,’’ said Mr. King, more business has been done than dur- ing the corresponding period in 1890. The McKinley tariff, according to Consul- General King, has not hurt French trade. The exports to the United States, he says,are greater than ever before, ‘*This,’’ he adds, is especially the case as regards the goods manufgctured at St. Etienne and Lyons.’’ The Revue des Deux Mondes will shortly pub- lish an exhaustive article wpon American economic matters. A SNOWBOUND OITY. KHAREOV IN FROM THE WORLD. St. PETERSBURG, Jan. 24.—The city of Kharkov is so completely isolated by the snow which has fallen upon it and in its neigh- borhood, that the only way of communicating with its inhabitants is by telegraph. Khar- kov is a city of about 200,000 inhabitants and it is feared should its complete isolation con - tinue for any length of time there will be ter · rible suffering, owing to the scarcity of pro- visions among its poorer classes of inhabit- ants. A University Goes Under. | NEVADA. Mo., Jan. 24.—The Nevada Christ- ian University, which was erected and opened up here a little over a year ago, dis- missed its students and closed doors yester- day. The university building is heavily en- cumbered and the Board of Managers report that they are unable to meet expenses. The school opened last fall with a fair attendance, with sufficient . RUSSIA COMPLETELY CUT OFF. | | 5 REAL HOME RULE. GLADSTONE’S PLAN FOR SELF-GOVERNMENT IN IRELAND. Measures Which Meet the Demands Made by Parnell. THE IRISH LEADERS CONTINUE THEIR 8 CONFERENCE AT BOULOGNE. Programme Agreed Upon by the English Liberale—Significance of the Result of the Recent Election in Hartlepool—An Early Dissolution of Parliament Very Probable—Favorable Weather For the Poor—Events in the United Kingdom. Lowpon, Jan. 24.~—The Liberals propose to get rid ofthelIrish question by letting the Irish question take care of itself. There is ground for believing that before the next general election Mr. Gladstone will formulate his scheme of home rule and it will be far-reaching in its scope, handing over the Constabulary and the land question to an Irish Parliament, upon that Parliament depending whether harmony will prevail, and the rights of the Protestant minority be respected, or whether anarchy will de- mand the renewed interference of Great Britain and the final overthrow of Ireland’s hopes. In confirmation of this statement the Paris Siecle says that O’Brien has received from Arnold Morley, the Liberal whip, on the part of Mr. Gladstone and his colleagues, such guarantees for a measure of home rule which are suffictent to meet the conditions on which Mr. Parnell will retire from the leader- ship of the Irish Parliamentary party. A TALK WITH PARNELL. The Post-DIsPaTCH correspondent talked with Parnell to-day before he departed for Ireland and asked him whether he had tid- ings from Boulogne. „I have not, he replied, but I have tele- graphed and expect an answer on my arrival in Dublin.’’ Do you believe the difficulty will be set- tled?’’ can't say, said Parnell, because I have no knowledge of the view with which McCarthy and Sexton went to Boulogne. My position is quite clear. I don’t see why there should be any difficulty.’’ **Do you think the prolongation of the con- ference looks as if an agreement is possible?’’ Of course that may be the true explana- nation. It strikes me it might be so, Parnell looks well and said he expected a good meeting at Waterford to-morrow. He Will return to London Monday. There is a sense of rebellion among many ofthe Mc- Carthyites against the dictatorial way in which some of the English Liberal newspa- persare demandingthat Parnell be utterly erased from the Irish cause. „There is no longer any pretext of morality,’’ says Mr. John 0O’Con- nor, M. P., n these attacks on Parnell in the English Liberal press. They are simply imperious demands that the man who has dared Gladstone shail be trampled out of political existence. That is all. And Irishmen can afford to be indignant at such an exhibition. The Liberals are not offering us home rule because they love Ire- land, but because they love power. Mr. Gladstone put Mr. Parnell in jail once in order to crush him, but he did not succeed, and Mr. .Parnell is not going to be crushed now. 7 THE CONFERENCE. . BOULOGNE, Jan. 24.—The rival Irish factions have been talking at the Hotel Louvre for two days, but no agreement has yet been reached. McCarthy and Sexton are fresh from Hawarden, where they went to get assurancesas to what ‘Parnell de- mands as the price of his retirement. If Gladstone had refused the assurances there would have been an end to the negotia- tions at once. Continuance shows that some basis of settlement is under discussion. The first thing McCarthy didon seeing O’Brien and Dillon was to telegra ph the Bantry gang at Dublin to stop all agitation against Parnell until the Bou- logne meetings are over. This also indicated that the issue of the conference is hopeful, as otherwise McCarthy would not obstruct the anti-Parnellite campaign. O' Brien's formal repudiation of the Insup- pressible, published in Dublin under his name, also supports the view that he is preparing for peace. It was largely written by Healy, who is still fighting against any arrangement. He has hopelessly compromised himself. FINALLY SUPPRESSED. Dust, Jan. 24.—The Jnesuppressidble,’ the newspaper started in thiscity as arival to United Ireland and upon the supposition that Mr. Wm. O’Brien would assume editorial control of its columns, has stopped publication. It is believed that Mr. O’Brien’s telegraphic message yesterday from Bou- logne tothe publishers of the Insuppressible, requesting that his name be no longer used in connection with that newspaper, was the reason which brought about the collapse of the enterprise referred to. THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. AN BARLY DISSOLUTION PROBABLE—CURRENT TOPICS IN LONDON. - Lonpon, Jan. 24.—The rumors of an imme- diate dissolution of Parliament, which have been current in the last few days, have led to inquiries being made at Conservative head- quarters by many of the local organizations. In each case the reply has been that the par- ticular reports referred to were without foundation, but in no case has any definite in- formation been forthcoming that such a step isnot in contemplation by the Government. On the contrary, hints are freely given that it is well to be prepared for all contingencies. There is no doubt that Lord Salisbury and his colleagues are keenly watching the development of political events, pecially as regards the unity of the Irish party. Asa matterof general tactics a general election in the autumn would suit the Government better than such an election at the present time, but their de- Cision would be largely influenced by the pect of an amicable ment of the differences. Should Mr. Parnell decide to retire it would become a question whether from a party point of view it would not be | better to challenge thé judgment of the con- stituents while recent events are fresh in the public mind thanto wait until they have passed into oblivion. — — it would be so is the present year, and as it is a ques- nly ot a few months later or earlier, may the ins ce pat 5 +O * ae 3 9 17 ²˙ * —ww]Q—Ä A RE $ Lust St eee 2 N 5 „3 Bs * D 8 4 rene nen 0 b N e hee Le ee ee e, ee e ee ae j ͤ ae Ape, ara, ’ 2 & F : : 2 ; ae 1 11 — — a quiet affair. There is no on such occasions, and ted. unobserved were it not for the pressure ot ll, McCarthy and other leaders, lately at sword’s points. Parnell maintained his impassibility and on business with an as if nothing had happened and he was still leader of the Irish party. McCarthy was not backward either in assuming the position to which he had been elected by the and was ready with proposals which ia come only from the authorized chief. It Was noticeable that the rival leaders never came in collision or inter- ferred with each other in the management of business, and it was noticed that a modus Vivendi had been at. Parnell was snubbed by the Li but he did not ap- pear to mind it. The appear happy over the astonishing victory at Hartlepool and the fact gives unusual animation to their appearance and their — in the House are extremely inte THE HARTLEPOOL ELECTION. The Unionists do not propose to accept the result of the Hartlepool electiontamely. Sir William Gray, the defeated candidate, is be- side himself with rage and disappointment. He almost owns the town and is amazed that his workingmen have dared to vote for the other man, He is really a good employer, but his employes, being mostly Liberals, elected Furness on principle. It is now claimed that Furnes® promised, in the event of his election, to discharge the non-union men in his employ an@ put union men in their places. If this can be proved Furness will be thrown out under the corrupt practices ac and the seat go to Gray afterall. In England candidates cannot be too careful, as they are responsible for the ‘acts even of their agents, of which they may be entirely ignorant, and the result is not a new election, but the seating of the Gther candidate, if the latter’s skirts are cleaf. But whether Fur- ness loses his place OF not, the Hartlepool election carries its less@n, the most significant since 1886. It shows that the dissenting Li- beral movement has spent its force, and that English Liberals will no longer permit their views on the Irish qu to stand in the way of the great reforms to be achieved by party unity in England. English Liberal sentiment is in favor of giving the Irish a chance and letting them work out their own salvation or extermination whichever it may races was a very ceremony or this would have NOT WHOLLY A BLESSING. Whatever the eral public may think of Henry M. Stanley’s last expedition, it is clear that the British Colonia] Office does not look upon it as having been a blessing. The Co- lonial officials are ly embarassed in their relations with E torial Africa in con- sequence of ill-feeling? engendered in the minds of many nati potentates. It has been the custom of the ial Office to give missionaries and pe engaged in com- mercial affairs letters asking for safe conduct and protection in the Bame of her Majesty while traveling in the interior of Africa. This system has worked well until recently. Now the Colonial Office, acting on intima- tions received from the British Government’s representatives on the African Coast, has de- cided to suspend for the present the issue of any papers to travelers, If any Englishmen wish to go at the present time into mid- Africa for commercial explorations. such as timber prospecting or gold hunting, they will have to do so at their own risk. DRIVEN, UPON A ROCK. The steam yacht Sultana, belonging to Trevor W. Park of New York, while under- going repairs at Port Mahona, Island of Minorca, was driven from her anchorage during a gale and went upon a rock in the harbor. The yacht went upon the rock stern foremost. She was uently hauled off and taken to a more perth. Her stern is damaged. , THE WEATHER FAVORS THE POOR. The thaw which has set in has been a great relief to the poor. Ships, which have been locked up by the ice, are coming into the wharvesin large numbers. The docks are again crowded end business is active, giving employment to the thousands of laborers who were out of work. The violent demonstrations ofthe idlejand the unemployed have ceased. The distress and destitution among the masses, which a fortnight ago threatened a crisis requiring the interference of the Gov- ernment, were largely alleviated by public charity. Whatever has been said against the Salvation Army and its chief, itis universally acknowledged that they did a vast deal to shelter the homeless poor. The refusal bythe Lord Mayor of Gen. Booth’s appeal atthe height of the suffering to open the doors of public buildings and churches is sharply com- mented on. PAUL M’ADAMS ARRESTED. The Young Class Leader Who Stole the Contents of the Collection Box. Paul McAdams, the Evansville (Ind.) youth whose latest escapade was reported yester- day evening, is in the custody of the St. Louis authorities. McAdamsis the son of prom- inent people in Evansyille. He went wrong six monthsago, but.was reclaimed by his father who paid his debts and compromised a court prosecution. The bay then joined the I. M. C. A. and on account of his ability and pleasing address soon became a pro- nounced leader in that organization. He talked for hours at the experience meetings, led in prayer whenever requested and posed as one reclaimed from the depths of degreda- tion. When Tracy, the temperance evange- list, stopped at Evansville young McAdams was foremost in the work and was by the orator assigned to take charge of the evening collections. Thursday night he appropriated the $60 which had been put in the hat and came on to St. Louis. A telegram was sent to the au- thorities at this point and the case was put in the hands of Detectives McGrath and O'Connell. These officers found the fugitive late yesterday afterndon at the private boarding-house at 2629 Chestnut street. When taken to the Four Courts McAdams con- fessed his guiltand promissed to return to Evansville without waiting for the arrival of requisition papers. He offers no excuse for his conduct, but insists that the amount stolen was less than $60. “The prisoner is only eighteen years old. The Evansville authori- ties have been wired of the arrest. Stranded Comedians. Kansas Crrr, Mo., Jan. 2#4.—The Mortimer Comedy Co., which has been playing a farce called ‘‘Larking’’ atthe Warder Grand the past week, has stranded and H. T. Mortimer, owner of the show, and his wife and Andrew Mackay, the manager, have skipped, proba- bly for Chicago. For three nights Mortimer had been drinking hard and as the audiences were small he guyed everything and every- body. . At the close of last night’s performance, Mortimer’s trunks were seized on attach- ments sworn out by Nellie Atherton, the leading lady. The members of the company have not been paid for some time and are left here penniless. Mrs, Anderson’s Funeral. BRocKTON, Mass., Jan. 24.—The funeral of Mrs. Anderson, who poisoned her three chil- dren and then took a suicidal dose of the ughter Edith, and a large crowd of people were in The viving ‘ rae Fak i ' > * ’ ve thie thon er so age r 2 * 1 1 e com ne 1 — place to-day, as did also that of | only THE SIOUX AT PEACE TROOPS BREAKING CAMP AT THE PINE RIDGE AGENCY, Gen. Miles in Daily Consultation With Leading Chiefs, THREATENED OUTBREAK OF CHIPPEWAS IN MINNESOTA. Settlers Desert Their Homes and Call for Military Aid—The Savages Practice the Ghost Dance and the Whites Fear a Massacre—Agent Morgan’s Request— Secretary Proctor Indignant—How the Sioux Slaughter Their Beef. From Our Staff Correspondent. PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., via Rushville, Neb., Jan. 24.—If any additional evidence was necessary to convince the Indians that the Government intends to do with them as promised by Gen. Miles, the fact that the troops are moving out daily for other posts should be convincing. Gen. Miles will leave here within a short time and it is stated that he will take along with him a few Brule warriors, whom he intends to quarter at Fort Sheridan. It is supposed that Gen. Schofield’s plan will be given a trial on these Indians, and an at- tempt made to interest them in the duties of soldiers of the United States Army. Orders have been issued from the War De- partment for the First Infantry, Col. Shafter commanding, which has been at Pine Ridge, to return to their former stations on the Pa- cific coast. Four troops of cavalry, consisting of the First, Second, Third and Fourth Regiments, departed from here to-day for Leavenworth, Kas. The famous Seventh Cavalry is in Rush- ville preparing for the homeward journey. The Second Infantry has been ordered to return to Omaha, and numbers of other troops will start for their different posts ina day or two. Gen. Brooksand staff leave for home Sunday. About 140 hostiles have re- turned to Rosebud, but may don’t want to go and a conference will be held to-morrow, The Fort Leavenworth troops and their wounded will pass through Omaha to-morrow afternoon. The Fort Riley troops go through Freemont at noon to-morrow and the Fort Omaha troops will get back from Pine Ridge on Monday. Cols. Heyl and Henry paid a visit to-day to the scene of the battle at Wounded Knee Creek, where Big Koot’s band was annihi- lated and the gallant Wallace and his com- rades met their death. Gen. Miles still holds daily talks with the chiefs, and their only anxiety now seems to be about the composition of the delegation which is to visit Washington. The chiefs to go will be selected in a few days. All- people having no legitimate business here have been ordered to leave the Reser- vation, Father Craft is still improving. Nearly all the wounded soldiers have been sent away from the Agency. D. H. ROBERT. AT WASHINGTON. SECRETARY PROCTOR INDIGNANT—MORGAN’S REQUEST. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—Gen. Miles in atelegram to Secretary Proctor character- izes the killing of several Indians near Pine Ridge Agency several days ago as an unpro- voked murder, and suggests that the civil authorities prosecute with the utmost vigor the offenders who have been arrested. Secretary Proctor has instituted inquiries as to whether the murder occurred on the Gov- ernment reservation. Ifso, the military will have control of the case. If the murder oc- curred without the reservation Secretary Proctor will ask the civil authorities of South Dakota to bring the offenders to trial speedily. Commissioner Morgan of the Indian Bureau has written a letter to Father Craft, the Catholic priest, who was wounded in the battle near the Pine Ridge Agency, asking him in view of his writings to religious newspapers to formally prefer charges against him (Morgan) so that a thorough investigation may be made of the workings of the Indian Bureau. PANIC-STRICKEN SETTLERS. THREATENED OUTBREAK OF THE CHIPPEWAS IN MINNESOTA. ; Sr. Paul, Minn., Jan. 24.—Last evening Gov. Merriam received this dispatch from T. J. Wikstrom: ST. HILAIRE, Minn., Jan. 23.—The Chippewas are having wild dances every day. Give us protection at once. The Governor also received a dispatch from the President of the Council and Postmaster at Thief River Falls asking for 100 rifles and ammunition to protect them against the Indians. There are 1,200 Chippewas on that part of Red Lake reservation in the neighbor- hood of Thief River Falls, who have shown a decided disposition to be ugly for the past month. Gov. Merrian there- fore immediately set about taking summary action to quell the disturbance: Adjutant- General Mullen decided the case was an ur- gent one and orders were at once issued to Capt. W. T. Burnham, Commandant ot Com- pany F, First Regiment, located in Ada, to hold themselves in readiness for the re- ceipt of orders to go to the Red Lake Indian reservation. Commandants ofthe First and Third Regiments, who reside in the city, were also advised of the matter and then Gen. Mullen took the 7:40 train for the scene of the trou e, Previous to the departure of Gen. Mullen he issued orders fora supply of ammunition to be sent for the use of the National Guard com- panies incase it was needed. Gen. Mullen and members of his staff arrived at St. Hul - aire at 1 o’clock this afternoon and found the Indian scare had considerably increased. The post-office there was the headquarters of the settlers, and they had congregated in large numbers. Your correspondent held a hasty conversation with many of the farmers, many of whom have become frightened by the Indians and have abandoned their homes, which are lo- cated between St. Hillare and Thief River. There are about twenty or thirty now collected at St. Hilaire. None of them seem to have any very correct idea of the condition of affairs, however, and it is dificult to obtain any authentic information. One of the settlers named Oleson ‘eg 28 here the ghost dances are going on night and day. The dance is started at about il o’clock each night and kept up until morn ing and then commenced along towards noon and continued until late in the afternoon. One of the Indians with whom Oleson talked stated that there would be trouble and that by the time spring opened there would not be a white man’s house on this side of the river, within the immediate vicinity of the line,that would not be burned to the ground. Oleson said the Indian did not state they had any grievances against the settlers or Govern- ment, and he did not make any inquiries in the matter. He was badly frightened, however, and not only hurriedly left the camp, but yesterday abandoned his home, and with his family moved into St. Hilaire. While many of the farmers have abandoned their homes, there are many who are still staying with their families on their possessions, and still others who have combined with a half dozen families in a place. The men who are now in 8t. Hilaire have been coming in during the past two days, and are awaiting the arrival of ex- pected arms and ammunition from the mill- tary department. THE SAVAGE INSTINCT. HOW fT IS SHOWN BY THE INDIANS IN SLAUGH- TERING THEIR BEEF. Special Correspondence of the Post-DISPATCH. PINE RIDGE AGENCY, S. D., Jan. 22.—The present method of issuing beef to the Indians will be discontinued soon, asit has been at many other agencies, because it excites the Indians and breaks in on the quiet life that invites other thoughts than shooting and kill- ing, other manners than those which are marked by violence. The buffalo chase in olden times could not have been more excit- ing than the chase of these steers over the plains, and pop, pop of the guns as they are shot, the puffof smoke that rises and floats away, the shout of the little bands asa steer totters and f . That is the Indian sport now, and t is full of a wild sort of excitement. The East has never seen anything like it and even Buffalo Bill’s imita- tion of the steer chase is mild compared with the real spectacle, for there is an earnestness about these Indians, a realism about the pic- ture which cannot be represented in the arena. IN THE CORRAL. The ef corral is situated a little more than two miles from the agency on a circular plain abouta mile in diameter, and hills sur- round it. Thecorral is on one side, a huge pen and in one corner, facing the plain, is a little house with a huge window. The clerk and crier stand there to notify the band as a steer runs out for whom it is intended. An hour before the issue begins all the beeves are braded sothat the hides can be identified when they are sold, otherwise the issue would furnish the Indians an op- portunity to kill all the cattle in sight in or- der to bring the hides to market. While the branding is going on the Indians are gather- ing in crowds around the corral, squaws and children in wagons, bucks on their ponies, and every one who has a gun has it there. By the time the branding is done the crowd of Indians is enormous and sucha gathering is unique in America. Everywhere else the color of a crowd is dark. Black hats, black coats, dark dresses, give a somber hue to the throngs one finds elsewhere, but there is color and brightness to an Indian gather- ing. Flaming red dresses, white and blue and yellow and green garments covered with fringes, feathers and beads givearich and gorgeous hue. Presently Old Grass makes his way through the crowd and takes his place at the window of the little house, Grass is the official crier, and as the _ steers run out of this chute he announces the name of the band it ts meant for. All the tribes are divided up into bands of twenty- two persons and each band receives one steer for two weeks’ rations. The band is known by the name of its chief and it is his name that Old Grass calls. When Mr. Co- mers,the clerk,is seen starting for the shanty there is a movement through the whole crowd, and all the Indians gather around the chute. An open way, probably thirty feet wide, is left lead- ing from the chute to the plains and on either side of this the bucks range their horses in three or four irregular rows, and the squaws drive the wagons up behind them, makinga large circle of wagons, men and ponies with an avenue directly through it. Then all eyes are turned on the gate of the chute, watching for the first steer, Mr. Comers instructed Old Grass, through Frank White, the official interpreter, to announce that the Cheyennes would be issued first, as they wanted to drive their cattle away. The old man shoouted with the lungs of a tuba player and every soul in that crowd heard him. „Ask whether they want them all issued at once or one at a time,’’ said Mr. Comers, THE CHASE BEGINS. Old Grass shouted again and Three Stars, who acted as spokesman for the Cheyennes, rode up and down the lines and returned to announce thatthey wanted them one ata time. Then the fun began. „Standing Hawk, Mr. Comers called out, and Old Grass shouted it. A steer ran out of the chute, looked wildly about fora moment, then darted ahead be- tween the lines of horsemen and galloped off to the plain. Two Indians left the crowd and followed him. Left hand, called Mr. Comers and Old Grass repeated it. Out came another steer anda single Indian started after him ona run. - Four for American Horse. Four steers ran out and about a dozen horsemen followed them. One by one the beeves were issued and each was followed by the representatives of a band. There was no confusion, no wrangling over the beeves. When a name was call the men of that band fixed their eyes on the next steer thatran out and never lost sigh of him. And as each little band struck crowd about the corral grew less but the plain became animated. To the right, to the left, in front, everywhere were groups of horsemen chasing the steers. that galloped and ran as if they knew they were tobe killed, and the continuous reports of carbine and rifie sounded like a battle. Here was a beast bleeding from half places the scene was less exciting, but more revolting. THE SAVAGE INSTINCT. and 1 * 1 hes . . * ee 1 uncovered, swung on either side of the sad - Ne ace, his ; 1 pony, every - thing dioody. It „ blood, blood everywhere. The law prohibits this, and in- structs the agent to have the beef slaugh- ° issued the block, ws go and and from by the Indians when they consented to come in. They did not specify it in that manner, but they insisted that they should receive the Amount of rations called for by their treaty with the Government, which was a pound and a half of beef per day for each person. The Indians have been cheated most woe- fully on their beef, and without a particle of excuse. The Government agreed to them this ration of a pound and a half a 9 and wen the Government found that there was a loss of about 30 per cent in handling the beef, the Indian was compelled to bear that loss. The cattle are bought in the fall When they are sleek and fat. They average between 1,100 and 1,200 pounds, and are plump and sound, They are turned loose on the reser- vation and hurded on the plains during the winter months, and every day they lose flesh, until by the time January has are poor, bony Some of them are pitiful specimens, but the Indian has to take. him as he is, and the wreck which anywhere else would not be a marketable animal ig issued to him as a 1, 00- pound steer. It weighed 1,200 pounds six months ago, no doubt, but a good guesser would not put his weight at 900 now, and tne difference ig the Indian’s loss. The treaty does not include any such consideration. It calls fora stipulated amount. The Government issues a number of beeves which six months ago weighed the stipulated amount, but do not now, and the Indian complains. The agent, of course, cannot stand the loss; the Govern- ment will not, so the Indian must. THE CLOTHING SUPPLY. There is clothing here in the warehouse, winter clothing for the Indians, but only a part ofthe supply. It is not all here yet and what is here has not been used, because the Government wants to do things all at once, and since there are not clothes enough at the agency to cover all the Indians, they must all go naked, and most of them are nearly so: Some of the young bucks have good leggings and blankets, but they are the only ones well clothed. All that the Indians want is food and clothing. Other things are necessary, . of course, to their advancemet, but feed them well and clothe them and there will never bea murmur. They will have their dances, but they will be harmless, and the agitators—for there are Indian agi- tators and politicians just as there are white ones—will have no fuel to set on fire, Idle- ness is their greatest evil, and when cause is given them for complaint they have time and the for nourishing it, but when. their stomachs are full and their bodies warm they are tent to pass the pipe around the circle and tell well-finished and highly ornamental ibs about their prowess in war and the chase in times gone by when the plains were full of buffaloand antelo tion within a the tepee. ofa hundred moons wag HE THREW A LAMP. . A Row Which Resulted in a Genuine Explosion. Last evening Peter Koenig returned to his home, 931 North Sixth street, in a maudlin condition, with two companions. The trio ed to rush the growler,’’ inter- vals between the rushes being both short and frequent. The men were for an all-round good time, and it is demonstrated that they hadit. But the best of friends sometimes fall out, and this is what happened to this set. Hot words followed, and without further ado Koenig picked up a lamp and threw it at his guests. An explosion resulted, setting the house on fire and necessitating thecalling out of the Fire Department. The loss amount to 3180, with a damage from water to Con- the inside, resulted in an attack of delirium tremens. The man, wild with frenzy and pain, was arrested by Officer Corsey and taken to the Third District Station, but soon afterwards forwarded to the Dispensary, and from thence conveyed to the City Hospital. It is not known who Koenig’s friends were, as they fled when the lamp exploded, leaving But with He is in a serious condition though, and a hard drinker he may die from the attack BOY KILLED ON BROADWAY. The New Cable Scores a Fatal Accident Last Night. The first fatal accident sofar on the ust completed Broadway Cable Line occurred a t out the | Leo Wn) Poe 4 — at east ae ee 5 2 > > Ke, ia - = 2 munen a f * 3 * ps er N ; A. ove 8 1 Na r . A Sa Sy 8 * % a ; ove . „ Bas 7 melination DENT H. ROBERT, & Pad 2 td — „and the only habita-
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F , Rt al. LB ae Geo pk tee me ©, Er malig A Loa 25 ¥ 3 ab * ö 2.7 hei . 4 a me Le ~ Bue , ap, Coe ee pS : fas 8 . 2 i pep ee =e 8 oF > ~~ . a 8 N 2 ae Ss * My ? 1 — 9 ——— — . INGALLS ARRAIGNED A VIGOROUS PROTEST FROM OLD SOLDIERS OF SEDGWICK COUNTY. “Interesting Scenes at the Alliance Caucus Last Night. — ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT OF GEN. PALMER’S TRIUMPH. The Adams-Moore Pair—Dallas Democrats —Politics at Mount Vernon, II.— Re- habilitating an Organ—A Tax Reguire- ment—All Quiet in Denver—An Indiana Contest~General. Politics From Many States. Torx, Kan., Jan, 24.—A big meeting of old soldiers was held this evening at the Grand Opera-house in the interest of Senator Ingalls. It was one of the largest meetings ever held in the city. Addresses were made by Gen. Clarkson, Department Commander of the G. A. R. of Nebraska; John Livingston, President of the Farmers’ State Alliance of New York; Col. Lewis Hanbach of Osborn, and others. Sddator Ingalls came before the meeting and delivered a short address. He said that he was not here to make speeches, but to be returned to the United States Senate a fourth term. He said he was confident he would be elected. The Alliance caucus to-night was the most interesting yet held. All the candidates for United States Sena- tor were appointed to APPEAR BEFORE THE CAUCUS and deliver speeches of ten minutes’ dura- tion, outlining their positions on economic questions. Each was admitted, given ten minutes and then requested to retire. The impression made by each of the candidates will have much to do with the final action of the caucus Monday night. Allofthe candidates are in the city ready to make a formal bid for the senatorship. No vote was taken and no effort will be made to concentrate until Monday evening. For reasons which the Ingalls managers carefully conceal, more confidence is felt by them in his return tothe Senate than at any other time since the caucus for State printer. Just how it is all going to happen no one tries to explain, but for twenty-four hours since the Senator’s arrival the men who had admitted that the Alliance had everything its own way changed front and boldly claimed Ingalls’ certain return. The old soldier racket, as the Alliance leaders term it, isagain being worked after the old- time Kansas fashion. Before the Senator’s arrival there was A MEETING OF OLD SOLDIERS at fhe Court-house, and long resolutions adopted pronounced Senator Ingalls the champion of the nation’s preservers. The Southern brigadiers were denounced after the usual fashion. The Republican leader seems confident that the Alliance legislators will never agree on a candidate in * caucus. The outspoken manner in which Elder refers to Simpson, Simpson to Pfefferand Mrs. Lease to everybody she does not like is all the evidence necessary to prove that bad feeling exists. Added to this is the McGrath fight and the attempt to force an ex- Confeder - ate on the Alliance men. The Republicans are working all the more desper- ately because they believe that Ingalls’ re- election means a death-blow tothe people's movement. If Ingalls should be returned they maintain that the leaders will get to fighting among themselves and will break their oon necks. It is a most fortunate thing for the Alliance that the election does not oc - cur later in the Legislature session. INGALLS ARRAIGNED. A petition from old soldiers of Sedgwick County, presented to the House of Represen- tatives, had rather a dampening effect on the Ingalls boom to-day. The petition reads as follows: + Whereas, the Legislature of Kansas is now in ses- sion and will be called upon to elect a successor to the Hon. John J. Ingalls, and, Whereas, Senator Ingalls was nota soldier in the late war, but remained at home, was a can- didate for-Lieutenant-Governor in opposition to the Republican party in 1862 and again in 1864, on the same ticket with that staunch old Democrat, W. R. Wagstaff of Paola, candidate for Governor, and, hereas, this ticket was denounced by the whole press of Kansas “a 4 copperhead ticket and, Whereas, In that dark year of the war Senator Ingelle was against the Government and in favor of armed rebellion, and his affiliations were with those who pronounced the war a failure; and, Whereas, The said John J. Ingalls has for the last twelve years had in his employ and still has in his employ a man by the name of Orawford, at a salary of $1,100 per year, who was during the late war not only a rebel soldier, but a guerrilla, who preyed upon defense- less women and children, as well asthe maimed and weak; and, Whereas, the re-election of J. J. Ingalls to the United States Senate would be a violation of the irit, if not the letter, of the law of March 28, 1886, and an insult to those who wore the blue and fought for the Union, one and inseperable; and Whereas, during the eighteen years that Senator Ingalls has been in the United States Senate he has been the mouthpiece of corporations and monopolies, ignoring the great laboring masses, doing those things which he ought not to have done and leaving undone those things which he should have done, and Whereas, His recent speech was only a repetition f the oid Greenback speeches of S. M. Wood, P. P. tchell and others all over the State in 1882; there- fore, be it * Resolved, That we protest in the name of the old soldiers of our State, in the name of the toiling masses of our State and in the name of the mortgage- ridden farmers of our State against the re-election of John J. Ingalls to the United States Senate; and, Reselved, That we urge the Legislature to select dome man to the United States Senate who will, for the next six years, fairly represent the laboring 8056. the wealth- producers of the country. The Situation at Springfield. SPRINGFIELD, III., Jan. 24.—Illinois has never witnessed a more determined contest jan that which is now being waged for the United states Senatorship. It has the nov. elty of being a triple-header, with all three of the parties holding their forces in line at tus close of the s8cond week of the session. ‘Phe Democrats maintain the advantage with which they entered the struggle and are so ly united as to be highly encouraged with the outlook for the choice of Gen. Palmer _ .@ Senator Farwell’s successor, chere has been a good deal of skirmishing to draw the fire of the enemy and these pre- Mminary engagements have generally been successful. They scored a decided victory on Wednesday, when they put through the House a resolution directing linois Senators and requesting Congressmen to vote for an amendment to the Constitution for the elec. tion of United States Senator by the people, It was upon this issue that Gen. Palmer made his campaign in the State and received $1,000 popular majority, besides carryinga majority of the Lower X. of the Legisla "Another distinct political issue was raised 58 when the Democrats offered a reso- de ion in condemation of members and Mr. Scaife (Republican) voting with the Democrats. The Republicans subsequently attempted to change the wording of the resolution so as to Call it the Federal elections bill’’ and were again defeated. Only the arrival of the Senate at the door of the House to participate in the joint convention prevented the prompt passage of the resolution. The Democrats express entire confidence in their ability to elect Gen. Palmer and many of them are hopeful that this result will be reached early next week. The farmers of Southern Illinois are interesting themselves in the matter of the choice of Senator and from local and county assemblies of the Farmers’ Mutual Benefit Association petitions are flowing into their representatives, urging them, in the interest of economy and for the benefit of the agricultural lasses, to break the deadlock and VOTE FOR GEN. PALMER. Some of them have sent delegations to Springfield with this object in viev, and they have earnestly urged Messrs. Moore, Cockrell and Taubeneck to comply with this expressed wish of their constituents. It is not believed they will long withstand the popular desire as thus manifested, as a few days more will fully demonstrate to them the futility of continu- ing to support Mr. Streeter. The Hon. Rufus N. Ramsay of Clinton County is one of the most active Democrats at work to bring about Gen. Palmer’s success, andas he has the confidence of the farmers from his entire section of the State he is an influential helper. The leaders of the two political parties suc- ceeded in keeping their full membership in the city to-day although there were countless rumors last night about members having es- caped to their homes on late outgoing trains, THE BALLOTING TO-DAY continued without change. When the eighth ballot of the session, or the twentieth since the beginning, was had, there was a general feeling of restlessness throughout the Hssem- bly, and it was with difficulty that the Steer- ing Committees restrained certain members from going to dinner. There were negotia- tions on behalf of the Democrats for an ad- journment, but the Republicans stood firm in the determination that the motion should come from the Democratic party. The F. M. B. A. men assumed the same position and the Democrats were in a somewhat embarrassing position. The ninth and tenth ballots showed no change, and the eleventg™ was ordered. Before the roll call began Evahs (Rep.), who desired to go home to his sick wife, moved to adjourn. There were cries of ‘‘No’’ from both sides, but on a viva voce vote the Speaker declared the motion carried. THE ADAMS-MOORE PAIR. The announcement of a pair between Adams, Dem., and Moore, F. M. B. A., has created a good deal of talk to- night. The Republicans are trying to ®@ figure some kind of advantage out of the transaction and circulating a great many sensational stories regarding possible results arising from the arrangements. Demo- crats explain thatthe pair is simply a con- tingent; that a room will be prepared adja- cent to the Hall of Representatives and that the operation of taking Mr. Adams’ eye out will be performed by the physicians to-mor- row. The doctor says Adams need not neces- sarily be away from his place in the House more than twenty-four hours. Atany rate arrangements will be made so that he can be carried into the hall on a cot to attend roll-call on the vote for United States Sena- ator. Dr. Moore will be present, but in case anything should happenthat Adams cannot be there to answer when his name is called he will refrain from voting. Every Democrat will be on hand Monday and the ranks are unbroken, Ingalls’ Last Effort. ABILENE, Kan., Jan. 24.—The last effort of the Ingallsites in the struggle to save their chief will take place Monday, when from the Alliance counties delegates will go to Topeka, taking petitions from the old soldiers and laboring men who can be induced to sign them. The soldiers have been besought all the week by agents of Ingalls to sign the pe- titions on account of his wonderful efforts in behalf of the old soldier, while the laboring men have likewise been cajoled by all the gods at once to work forthe Senator on ac- count of his wonderful work in their behalf. The result is not encouraging, however, for the Alliance representatives at Topeka are not likely to be deceived, and will probably pay little attention to prayers from Republi- cans, who will constitute the majority of the signers. Nearly every Alliance member is under a written pledgeto vote against In- galls and they will not dare break it. The excitement over the coming election of Senator is fully as great in Central and West- ern Kansas as was that before Nov. 4. Nearly every town will send one or more prominent citizens to Topeka to see the fun, and specu- lations on the result are many. The candli- dacy of Frank Doster, Judge of Marion County, is received with much satisfaction, while many are in favor of John Davis, Con- gressman-elect-from the Fifth District. Davis is a Socialist, pure and simple, and is an idol ofthe Alliance people. He is not uncouth Uke Simpson, and stands well in all classes. He has been close in the councils of the party, and has the entire Fifth and Sixth Districts solid for him if he wants them. In Desperate Straits. LINCOLN, Kan., Jan. 24.—The latest action of the Republicans in pressing the Grand Army of the Republic into the service toas- sistthem overthrowthe Alliance is attract- ing much attention. The unexpected per- manency of the Farmers’ Alliance movement and the consequent dangers for next fall’s elections have aroused the Republicans to a sense of danger lest the farmers walk off with the whole State next time. Hence they have started on the frontier counties the Northern Alliance, in contradistinction to the Farmers’ Alliance, which is being howled at as a South- ern institution. This waving of the bloody shirt of course arouses the G. A. R. men who are in the order and they are pulling out and forming the Northern Alliance; Inthis county eight sub-alliances have been formed and a county alliance will be organized in a few weeks. The Farmers’ lliance men are being prose- lyted and itis expected that enough can be pulled off to hold the Republicans steady. The Farmers’ Alliance gatherings are fully as large as last winter, but now no pretense is made of doing anything but talk politics. The new order proposes to put politics to one side and talk only agriculture. The G. A. &. posts throughout the western part of the State are ina quiet way doing all they can to down the old order, for the ex-soldiers have not been recognized by it at all. In the Re- publican party they are able to get a large portion of the spoils, and hence they are bound to it. The new movement, as it spreads to other counties, is being closely watched and the effect of it and the Knights of Reciprocity on the farmers is being specu- lated on. One thing is certain, the State will see an abundance of secret society work this year. In the Last Ditch. ATcuison, Kan. Jan. 24.—The friends of Sen- ator Ingalls who have heretofore confidently claimed his re-election now concede that he is in the last ditch and that the situation is desperate. As a last resort the old soldiers have been called upon to rally to big rescue. The scheme originated in Atchison and be- tween now and next Tuesday every available old soldier in this county who is not in pos- itive sympathy with the Farmers’ Alliance will go over to Topeka and help swell the crowd in the hurrah for Ingalls, admit that it is like catching at a straw, but they feel that the situation is such that nothing should be left undone, While all this work is done in the name of the Grand Army ofthe Republic, all the old soldiers are notinit by any means, Ingalls never had any soldier record, and when the war was g On he was not in line with his : Alliance old soldiers unde party NR that the no td e n m., nas 1 | gone or, te any plan to save Ingalls, privately admit that he has no possible chance. Ex- State Senator A. J. Harwi, who has been at Topeka all week, says a million dollars would not elect him. Ex- Representative and present Palice Commissioner C. W. Benning, who is just from Topeka, says there is no possible chance. He condemns the way the Ingalls canvass has been managed, and thinks the old crowd of managers, who are in charge, are not the men to inspire confidence among the Grangers. Representative John Seaton, who will vote for Ingalls, says it is folly to make an effort to elect him and that Ingalls was foolish to leave Washington. Other men of recognized standing in the party are equally confident that the caucus nominee of the Alliance will be elected. Politics at Mount Vernon, III. Mopxr VERNON, III., Jan. 24.—Considerable interest is already being manifested in the outcome of the spring election in this city. As tn former years, the principal fight will be made on the license question and the temper- ance people will make a strong fight, especially the W. OC. T. U. The noted Ken- tucky temperance evangelist, Dr. N. W. Tracy, will begin a series of lectures on Jan. 28 in the Opera-house. A mayor and five aldermen are to be elected and a new ward is to be formed owing to the growth of the city in the last two years. Itis the intention of the citizens to bring the sub- ject of macadamizing the streets in the spring elections and elect a Board of Aldermen that will take steps in that direction. The streets in this city in the winter and spring months are very nearly impassable on account of the mud, and the only right way is to macadam- ize them in a thorough manner. There have been no saloons city for the past year, and as a consequence the city has been de- prived of the $4,000 license which has here - tofore been paid into the city treasury, but the amount of liquor sold has not diminished toa very great extent, as the original pack- age business flourished in the spring and more beer was sold during the summer than ever before when saloons were in operation, Ingalls and the Democrats. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—Senator Gorman made the statement this morning that Senator Ingalls would undoubtedly be re-elected. The remark has created great interest among Republicans, who have been watching the Senatorial struggle. It has been known for some time that certain Demo- cratic members of the Kansas Legislature were ready to vote for Senator Ingalls on the instructions of the Democratic National Com- mittee, whichis generally understood to be represented by Mr. Gorman, The statement made by that gentleman is interpreted to mean that, having been placed on record against the closure rule and the Federal elec- tion law, Senator Ingalls has met the wishes Of the Committee and that instructions have been issued tothe Kansas (Dem.) Legislators to fall in line for Ingalls against the Alliance combination. The alleged bargain will de- liver to Senator Ingalls the votes of at least eight Democrats. in this Dallas Democrats. DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 24.—The Democrats of the city held primaries to-night, and selected delegates to a convention which will nomin- ate a full Democratic ticket for city officers, Some members ofthe party are very bitterly opposed to the nominations, and the effort to bring into city affairs the divisions and ran- cor of party politics will be stoutly opposed. If the Democrats can be induced to stick to- gether they can carry the city by a safe ma- jority. A writer, signing himself ‘‘Junius,’’ has raked the city authorities of Dallas over the coals ina vigorous attack which has been sent to the Legislature. The authorities“ and their friends are up in arms about it and some committees will be appointed to investigate the charges. Rehabilitating an Organ. NASHVILLE, III., Jan. 24.—The Journal, the Republican organ of thiscounty, was to-day purchased for $5,000 by a syndicate, at the head of which are ex-Sheriff Ophallam, who will be editor-in-chief, County Clerk Reuter and Deputy Circuit Clerk Theodore Schulze, all Republicans. The paper under its late management has been losing prestige among the faithful on account of its editorial misman- agement during the late campaign and which, it was asserted in many quarters after the election, materially assisted the Democrats to victory, the paper never having been able to cope with the Democratic organ here. Hence the purchase by the above-named coterie of wheei-horses. All Quiet in Denver. DENVER, Colo,, Jan. 24.—Last night the Su- preme Court of Colorado, in response to an inquiry propounded by Gov. Routt one week ago, decided that the House of Representa- tives bya majority vote could depose the speaker, and this morning the followers of Mr. Hanna gracefully yielded and were in their seats when the coalition speaker, Mr. White, called that body toorder. Mr. Hanna made a proposition that he be allowed to call the body to order and introduce Mr. White as speaker, but the offer was declined and Speaker White presided, every member of the House answering to his name. Thisis said to be the first instance in history where a presiding officer has been deposed by a leg- islative body. An Indiana Contest. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 24.—The Senate Committee on Elections met this evening to consider the contest of Milo Barnes vs. Robert Lovell, from the Howard and Miami District. The petition of Barnes was read, showing that he was elected by a majority of 114, but the election officers threw out ballots as illegaland gave Lovell a majority of 8 on the face of the returns. The committee decided that the question of juris- diction should first be decided, as Barnes had begun and abandoned his contest in the courts and the case was not before the Senate in the usual form. The question will be argued before the committee next Tuesday evening, A Tax Requirement. JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 24.—The new Constitu- tion requires the payment of all taxes as- sessed, to a collector, otherwise qualified, for the preceding two years before the Ist day of February of the yearin which he offers to vote. As only one week remains for the pay- ment of taxes under this provision, the tax collectors throughout the State are crowded with would-be electors. localities are very active in the matter, while in other places they are letting it go by de- fault. Honors Declined. DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 24.—Col. O. P. Bowser, who has been waited on by delegates from various organizations and bodies and pe- titioned to run for Mayor, declines to do 80. COVERT’S MILLIONS. They Are Assigned toa Lawyer fora Com- parative Trifle. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 24.—Chas, Covert, an old man living west of here near Marshall, at last proven his claim to a portion of the famous Harlem (N. Y.) estate after years of tedious litigation. The estate is valued at over $60,000,000and consists of thirty-seven acres in Harlem which is now almost in the center of New York City. He is over 90 years of age, and feeling that life is nearly run he has assigned his en - claim to the estate to one of the lawyers | ert has until — of that amount, been de ha we ie The nezroes in some il bd JUSTICE, AN IMPORTANT 1 MEETING TO BE HELD IN THIS CITY ON TUESDAY. Attempt of Galveston Merchants to Catch St. Louis Napping—How It Was Foiled —Unjust Discrimination in Rates Asked —Afiairs to Be Settled This Week. The meeting of the general managers of the Southwestern lines, which will be held in this city on Thursday next, is awaited with great interest by St. Louis wholesale houses, as upon its action a great deal de- pends. It is a distinct victory for St. Louis, as the Galveston man tried to take snap judgment on the merchants of this city, and hadit not been for the vigi- lance of the Merchants’ Exchange Transpor- tation Committee, the probabilities are that the Texas men would have succeeded in their aim, which was to secure an advance in rates from St. Louis to interior Texas points. THEY WANT SPECIAL FAVORS, For more than two years the merchants of Galveston have been endeavoring to obtain railroad discrimination in their favor, as under the present arrangement St. Louis wholesale houses have invaded and occupied their territory and deprived them of all the trade that did not originate within 150 miles of Galveston, This was not because freight rates were favorable to St. Louis, for the con- trary was the case, the tariffs being distinctly advantageous to Galveston. The trouble lay in the fact that St. Louis merchants were able and willing to transact business on a smaller margin of profit,and were thus able to overcome the discrimination made against them. The rall- roads were more than willing to make Gal- veston the distributing point for Southern Texas, as by so doing they could not only secure the long haul, but could also obtain the transportation from Galveston to the points where the goods were to be sold. AN UNFAIR TARIFF. When the tariff now in existence was made it was believed that Galveston would be able to secure nearly the entire Southern Texas business, the rates being so favorable to that city. But the event has proyed that even with the great advantages possessed the Texas wholesalers cannot compete with those of St. Louis, and when the railroad meeting recently held in New York convened, the Galveston men attempted to take the St. Loutsans by surprise, and to obtain a rerat- ing beforethe merchants of this city were able to oppose them, In this they would probably have been successful had it not been for the prompt action of the Merchants’ Ex- change Transportation Committee. The gen- tlemen com posing this committee at once telegraphed in New York. protesting against any charge of rates being made until they could be heard. As soon the telegram was receiveda resolu- tion was passed postponing the consideration of the matter until Thursday next, when rep- resentatives of the Texas lines will assemble in this city, A COUNTER ATTACK, The result is considered certain, as st. Louis will not ask for justice, but will simply pro- test against an increase of the unfavorable discrimination to which this city is already subjected. The causes of the dissatisfaction of the Galveston merchants is that they can not do business on the small profit with which St. Louis wholesalers are satisfied and require a most unusual amount of discrimination to enable them to enter into competition with St. Louis in their own terri- tory. Not only will the question of through and way rates be brought up, but the St. Louis millers have determined to carry the war into Africa, and to demand that the wheat and flour rates from Northern Texas be equalized. This will deprive the Texas millers of an advantage that they have long enjoyed, and will probably cause the sus- pension of a large number of Texas mills, BEHIND THE SCENES. Why George Wadleig Has Left the “Lights and Shadows Co. „Lights and Shadows“ was presented as usual last night, but behind the footlights lurked a small-sized theatrical sensation. George W. Wadleigh, whilom assistant director and all-round substitute, was not in his accustomed place. George was popular with the ladies of the company, and in fact too popular with a cer- tain young lady, it is said, to suit the taste of Manager Minor. The whole matter came out yesterday afternoon when an attachment was filed in Justice James McUaffrey’s court for $81 by George W. Wadleigh. Plaintiff al- leged that this amount was due him on salary and Constable Brady was sent to make the levy. He found Manager Minor and read to him his legal document, whereupon the ‘showman produced the necessary currency and per- emptorily said that he was forever through with Wadleigh. When approached in relation to the matter last night Mr. Minor said he had noth- ing to say, that if there had been trouble it was now past. But a female member of the troupe, when visited at the St. James Hotel at a late hour last night, was more communicative, and started to tell the entire affair. There has been trouble between Mr. Minor and Mr. Wadleigh for some time,’’ said she, but nothing serious happened until Friday night, when Mr. Wadleigh ap- peared behind the scenes in an intoxicated condition. This was too much for the manager, and the two men came nearly to blos. Finally Wad- leigh was ordered off the stage and discharged from the company. The informant was pro- ceeding with her story when her manager walked in and, spying the reporter, walked over and ordered her to desist from further revelations, which she did, Wadleigh was seen, but he was not very communicative. He said that it was true that he was not with the company any more, but that all other differences had been amicably settled, and to his entire satisfaction. Thus the interesting affair comes toa premature end, but Wadleigh is now looking for a posi- tion. MEXICAN RECIPROCITY. The Hospitality of the Guaymas Merchants Last Fall Bearing Fruit. The cordial reception given the Guaymas (Mexico) merchants in St. Louis last fall is beginning to bear fruit. Senor Serrano has sold since he arrived here a couple of weeks ago fifteen cars of oranges grown near Guaymas and along the Gulf of Call- fornia and the proceeds of the sale he will in- vest in St. Louis manufactures for Sonora merchants and proprietors of haciendas. Mr, C. M. Kendrick received a letter yester- day from his brother, Charles A. Kendrick, written at G „ in which the latter speaks in glowing terms of the nc of that city. He was most hos- pitably received by the merchants and busi- ness men generally of Guaymas and a grand ball was givenin his honor, which. was at- tended by all the zens of the their wives and Kendrick says that he danced senoritas, and had a gay time gen C. W. Kendrick has recelyed one of the printed invitations tothe rece Mr — ok 's name appears in large letters on Mr, Kendrick wrote that he had an oOppor- ee to go to La Paz, Cal., city, cross the Andes on the new transcontinental | railroad and go to Buenos Ayfes, and return to the United States by the way Of Uruguay, Indies. Buy a lot in Denverside, J.T. MeCasiland, 822 Olive. , ? A SPLENDID AFFAIR. The Reception and Ball of the Pierian Club of Jefferson City. JEFFERSON Crrr, Jan. 2%.—The reception and ball given by the Pierian Club of this city Friday evening was one of the most enjoya- ble social events of the season. It was given at the Music Hall which was handsomely dec- orated for the occasion, and the attendance was the largest in the history of the entertainments given by the club. Among the leaders present were the following, whose costumes are here ven: 3 Gussie Neef, cream satin embroidered in dahlia silk with "fringe ofthe same shade, V-neck, white gloves and slippers. Miss Clara Neef, lemon-colored silk cov- ered with tulle, dancing length, round neck, gilt slippers and fan. Miss Nannie Hughes, Osborne, Mo., black chantilly lace over black silk decollets; elbow sleeves of jetted net. Miss Kitty Halligan, Union, black chantilly lace over black silk, looped with coral; neck en-V back and front; red gloves and slippers. Miss Mary Watson, New Madrid, green faille Francaise, dancing jength; gloves and sup - pers to match. Miss Lady Bell Hammett, Kansas City, but - tercup yellow printed Shanghai silk, en traine finished with rose pleating round neck and demi-sleeves outlined with jewel passemen- trie, coronet of yellow roses; diamonds. Mrs. Frank Obear, St. Louis, black lace over black silk, garniture of old rose ribbon velvet; diamonds. Mrs. Dora Price, St. Louis, white silk mull, trimmed in point applique; surplice bodice, elbow sleeves; Jacqueminot roses; diamonds. Mrs. J. R. Claiborne, St. Louis, black faille Francaise, with garniture of jet passe- menterie; diamonds and La France roses. Mrs. Wm. D’Oench, white camel's hair, neck en V; flowers. Mrs. D. R. Francis, gray faille Francaise and silver brocade, demi train, round neck finished with mousseline de sole, empire sleeves; silver ornaments. Miss Maude McHenry, red canton crape en V back and front, finished with rose pleating of silk ; red gloves and slippers. Mrs. A.Brandenberger, blue brocaded satin, decollete and sleeveless, finished with rose pleating; blue gloves, slippers and fan. Mrs. G. A. Fisher, French gray cashmere turquoise passementerie, V-neck with light blue siJk mull; gray gloves and slippers; diamonds. Mrs. John P. Sebree, red Canton crepe trimmed in jet passementerie; coral orna- ments, Mrs. R. T. Booth, rose-colored Japanese silk embroidered in cut steel, demi-train, decollete, sleeveless ; dlamonds, Miss Alpha Siebert, yellow silk, dancing length, front of floriated silk; neck and sleeves finished wifh pearl pendants. Miss Bessie Miller, white albatross, with trimmings of mauve velvet. Miss Tressie Nesbitt, Grecian toilet of white camel’s hair, with corsage of China silk. Mrs. Callie Crafton, white China silk, dem!- train, with draperies of silver gauze, low neck and short sleeves, finished with ruch- ings of gauze; diamonds. Mrs. A. W. Ewing, black velvet, jet trim- mings, square neck, elbow sleeves, smilax. Miss Anne Ewing, full skirt of India silk, plain bodice, full sleeves, gloves and slippers of black undressed kid. Miss Jessie Brace, green silk, en traine, finished with rose pleating, decollete, fin- ished with pink tinsel; pink gloves and shoes. Miss Pauline Brace, light blue faille Fran- caise with draperies of polka dotted tulle, round neck ; sleeveless. Miss Annie Lesueur, Greek toilet of white china silk with gold trimmings; hair in Grecian knot with filet of gold. Miss Jessie Tuthill, black lace over nile green silk, low corsage, sleeveless; black gloves and slippers. Mrs. A. O. Allen, black Chantilly lace em - broidered in gold over black silk, with garni - ture of yellow ribbons; tan glovesand slip- rs, Pairs. A. 8. Ferguson, white lace over black silk, dancing length, V-neck filled with lace, Mrs. Maggie Robertson, black lace over black silk, V-neck filled with lace; diamonds. Mrs. L. V. Stephens, sapphire blue faille Francaise, with front of black tulle em- broidered in blue; trimmings of sapphire; light biue undressed gloves and slippers. Mrs. C. E. Leonard of Boonville, green satin elaborately embroidered in green and steel; bands of ostrich feathers. Miss Rhoda Stephens of Marshall, red crepe du chien, cut steel decorations; V-neck, elbow sleeves; gray gloves and shoes. Miss Mayme Trent of Boonville white faille Francaise trimmed with gilt lace, slightly decollete, sleeveless; nephitos roses. Miss Isabel Bartle, St. Louis, guest of Mrs. L. V. Stephens, yellow silk crepe with bod ice of black Lyons velvet; girdle of velvet pansies; yellow shoes and gloves. Miss Olive Ewing, skirt and bodice of Indla silk, full sleeves, black musquetaire gloves and slippers. Miss Carrie Gamble, Kansas City, pink silk, en train, with draperies of pink gauze decollete and sleeveless; pink gloves end slippers. Miss Jesse W. Henry, white mouseline de sole; white silk; surplice front, full sleeves, V. bodice outlined with ‘spring beauties ;*? diamonds, coronet of spring beauties. Miss Mary Gamble, Kansas City, white faille francaise with draperies of embroidered tulle, tan gloves and slippers. Miss May McKee, Kahoka, black floriated Brussels, net over red silk, Square neck, demi sleeves, black gloves, bronze slippers; Jacqueminot roses. Mrs. Wm. Brotherton, cream cashmere skirt and bodice trimmed in pearl passamen- terie; natural flowers. Mrs. M. A. Fanning, black satin, en train elaborately trimmed with cut jet, bandeau of jet; nephitos roses. Mrs. A. E. Bronson, Cleveland, O., helio- trope poult de sole, en train, with garniture of pink brocade, embroidered in gold; low corsage; demi-sleeves; diamonds. Mrs. J. K. Barton, black velvet, en train; front of lace, embroidered in jewels. Miss Olivia Barton, blue silk, dancing length, with Grecian draperies of tulle, em- broidered with crystal pendants; decollete; sleeveless. Miss M. K. OBrien of Sedalia, cream Chi- pach ae dencing length, demi-sleeves; Miss Marie Richardson, St. Louis, colored crepe du chein in princess alot with with — trimmings, V-neck, demi -sleeves, flow - les Elsie Thompson, St. Louis, guest of Mrs. M. A. Fanning, white silk with draper- ries of white and gold gause; revnd neck finished with garlands of violets; | Miss Mollie Holman, Pilot satin marvilleaux, garniture of | and ribbons; decollete and sleeveless, gf wy ee a . 8 ‘ Paraguay, Brazil, Venezuela and the West} surance Bill Representative Davisson Will Introduce, JEFFERSON CiTr, Jan. . -The underground wire Dill is considered one of the most im- portant of the many measures now before the Assembly and its progress in its legislative march is at- tracting much attention. Counselor Bell as the representative of St. Louis has been before the committee, and has strongly urged the measure so far as it applies to the electric-light wires. The elec- tric . street railway companies have sent up word that if the bill is passed and enforced they cannot operate their cars, They assert that there is no way at present clear to electrical engineers to run their cars with underground wires ex- elusively. They say that it takes a wire overhead and a wire under- d to accomplish. that result. Now the Missouri and Municipal Blectric Light Companies assert that if such a Dill is passed the city of St. Louis will have to bear one-half the expense of putting the wires underground, Both companies have contracts with the city, the Municipal for arc street lights and the Missouri for incandescent alley lamps. Bepresentatives of these companies say that under the contract pro- visions the city must bear one half the ex - pense of putting the wires under ground. ——— company and the telegraph mpanies are expected to make a determined fight against the bill also. They are expected to argue that if their wires must go gees nn the cities wherein they oper- ate give them franchises to lay — for their own wires exclusive ofallothers. The teiephone people say that their service will be ruined if they put their wires in the same conduits with high tension electric conduc- tors, and the telegraph companies are looked for to make the same complaint. The Senate Committee having the matter in charge is prepared tohear every argument for and against the bill before it is presented. WANT TO BE EXCEPTED. The suggestion has already been made to except the electric street railroad companies and this matter is now under consideration. While Counselor Bell was in the elty he also had a good word to say for the bill to prohibit book-making and book-selling, This bill is one ofthe most fa- vored of all the measures, and its chances of passage are ranked high. The country members who have expressed themselves on the subject say that from what they have learned concerning pool alley in St. Louis and pool rooms generally they are satisfied that there is some need of vigorous legislation on the subject. There are several bills pend- ing relative to pool selling and book-making, some of which make the law general in its application and one or two others ex- cept the race tracks where horse sare actually run. Oounselor Bell’s sup - of the anti-pool room bill created no sur- prise among the members of the St. Louis . delegation. When a similar measure was pending in the Municipal As- sembly some time ago, the Counselor was one of its most emphatic supporters. He wants **Pool Alley closed’’ and he makes no concealment on that score. JURY COMMISSIONERSHIP BILL, The bill introduced by Senator Stone to give the Judge of the St. Louis Court of Crim- inal Correction a voce in the se- lection of the jury commissioner for that city has gone to the Judiciary Com- mittee, This bill was a substitute for that which the friends of the Governor originally intended. As been stated the first bin ! relative to the Jury Commissionership was to give the Governor power to make the ap- pointment. When it became known that cer- tain members of the St. Louis contingent intended to press such a bill, the country members began expressing opinions, and most of these were to the effect that the law should not be changed, While the majority of the General Assembly is very largely Democratic, there is by no meansa sentiment in favor of giving the Jury Commis- missionership of St. Louis a pronounced political significence by turning the office over to the Governor. AMELUNG’S BILL. Representative Amelung did not get a chance to introduce his **gocial evil’’ bill yesterday and he has given it out that it will surely go in Monday morning The bill is certain to attract much attention and a decided op- position 18 looked for from some sections of the State, Amelung says he has made up his mind to introduce the bill and that nothing will dissuade him from carrying out his intention, — Davisson’s Insurance Bill. Theinsurance men of this city are by no means pleased with the bill Representa- tive Davisson proposes to intro- duce, mer say that a similar measure was proposed two years ago and that the Assembly defeated it because was satisfied it was not measure, Representative bill is intended to apply property insured, whether personal or real, and is almed to make the companies carrying insurance. pay the full amounts named in the policies thirty days after they are notified of the total loss of such insured property, without defalca- tion or discount, The insurance agents declare that such a bill gives them no quarter whatever. on even though the goods destroyed r worth one-tenth the amount. if a stock insured at $50,000 is ,000 Is left and ts destroyed make the appointment, oT 21 5 it CLEARING SALE — A — FAMOUS | CLOAK DEPARTMENT. The mild winter leaves us a comparatively large stock of Cloaks. We never carry over any stock, and the short time remaining forces us to throw value aside and consider only the price that will sell quickest. No leaders of stock that sold slowly on account of high price or poor style, but every garment marked to sell at once, regard- less of competition or original value. Specially low prices for Chil- dren’s Clothing, FAMOUS CLOAK DEPARTMENT, Broadway and Morgan. been. Asan outcome of this sentiment Drs. Geo. F. Schrady, H. P. Loomis and E. C. Wendt intend next week to open a sanitarium | for the treatment of tubercular cases either of the surgical or medical class. It is the in- tention of the physicians in charge of the and same principles as those which govern public hospitals, re will be accommodations for about thirty patients, No one will be ad- mitted except upon the recommendation of a physician. HOTEL PERSONALS, H. 8. „ ae E Cameron, ‘Boston: T. J. R Aud 9 L. McKinne , Philadel 5 — 7. phia mer, Cleveland; H. F. Fellows, os F. F, Conner, er, New York, are at the Lin- 1 e af cami Te Pi Me. sa carrall, ul., are at the st. J, Braue, ‘Kances Champion Weight Lifter. amateur dumb bell competition. to have lifted 100 pounds in through life together this way? „Jes, he answered; the coal bills would be little enough; but, Oemsar! Allee, ne continued after a thought, ‘‘think of the livery binn!“ Truth Colder Than 40 Desrees Below. wien I could have a second term, said 9 cn T would disappoint very ’* returned Li In it’s certain. Gn arte Ti, 1 45 * —4 22 W ; _ 4 ** 7 aS 1 ot = ~ ae * 3 8 - 1 3 * „ a ‘ * = : n : : 7 ce : — iS ers Le * ar. 7, 3 4922 2 L z ar, aoe oa 4 = 7 * N 8 * > 8 ® e ee 2
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ein ee * ; a’ % 3 7 eS os 4 ä 5 * 2 2 * N . ~ WASHINGTON. = Force Bil 8 the Success 4 of the World’s Fair. A COMPROMISE WHICH WILL SHELVE THE MEASURE PROBABLE. The Senate Spends Another Day in Fruit- less Debate, Which Takes a Personal Tone—Senator Stewart’s Plain Talk to His Fellow Republicans—Congressional Proceedings—Mrs. Harrison III. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—The action of the Legislatures of several States in passing resolutions withholding the proposed large appropriations to be made for the purpose of State representation at the Chicago World’s Fair until there is some assurance that the elections bill is not to become a law, is at- tracting some attention among Republican Senators. The leading advocates of the bill generally denounce the action asa ‘‘bluff.’’ When the action of the Illinois Legislature was brought to the attention of Senator Cullom this morning he said that while the matter was pending in the Legis- lature, he did not care to express any opinion. If the resolution which passed the House was also passed by the State Sen- ate and sent to him, of course he would pre- sent it tothe United States Senate. But he did not approve of this method of trying to influence his personal convictions and was not prepared to surrender them just now. The veiws expressed on the subject are very diverse. Senator Berry of Arkansas said that he entirely indorsed the action of the Legislature of his State, for the reason thatan exhibit atthe World’s Fair would fall of its purpose of attracting immigration to the State if the force bill passed, for the ef- fect of the latter measure would be to keep capital and immigration at a distance. Our people, said he, were quite enthusiastic over the Fair, believing that it would result in great good to us, knowing that we had the resources to make an exhibit gratifying to our State pride. We feel that, with the force Dill a law, it would be useless for us to do anything in the hope of attracting settlers to a country where citizens have been deprived of their rights. Representative Oandler, Chairman of the World’s Fair Committee, said he did not be- lieve the action of the Legislatures repre- sented the feeling of the people, nor did he think it would be persi in. The action is so narrow, he said, t it will only ex- cite a feeling opposite from that which it has been intended. It is entirely too serious a matter, said Representative Butterworth, Secretary of the Exposition, ‘‘to discuss off hand. It would be unfortunate, very unfortunate, if twelve or fifteen States should decide to refrain from representation at the Pair, but, of course, we can understand the feelings which actuate the Southern people. I have positive views, which I do not care to discuss now, on the Wisdom and policy of the election Dill at the present time, and I can only ex- press the hope that when the Fair opens all the States will be found represented.’’ Abner Taylor of Chicago said that the fair would go on whether the Southern States were represented or not. The South cannot bulldoze us, he said emphatically, ‘‘into voting against our convictions, no matter what threats are made. The South is piqued just now, but the people there will hardiy sacrifice their materialinterests at the dic- tation of hot-headed politicians.’’ Northern Democrats insist that the Legisla- tures are acting in good faith, but Judge Waddell, the Republican member from the Richmond district says that the whole thing will blow over before next fall, by which time, to use his own words, the Legislatures will be ashamed of themselves. Though the Republicans are defiant there is a story out to-day that negotiations are now in progress between Mr. Gorman and Demo- cratic leaders anda half dozen Republicans who are lukewarm on the bill looking to the side-tracking of the measure in the interest of other legislation. It is understood that the friends of both Cleveland and Hill in New York are afraid o an extra session and are urging Gorman and the Democratic Senatorsto make any con- cession in order to prevent this. The con- cession proposed is that ff a sufleient num- ber of Republican Senators will vote to again side -track the elections bill the Democratic Senators will not offer the slightest obstruction to any other legislation. Senator Washburn is conducting tne negotia- tion for the Republicans, and it need surprise nobody if before a vote on the cloture resolu- tion ig reached a compromise of this nature may be effected. The outside pressure against the bill just now is tremendous, and it will be strange indeed if some of the luke-warm Senators do not fall down. Canada Feels Snubbed. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—A Canadian Government official having been reported as complaining that Canada had not been in- vited by this Government to participate in the World’s Fair at Chicago, a State Depart- ment official said to-day that, so far from snubbing or insulting anybody, ‘this Govern- ment has sent invitations to every nation, and that there has been no intention to over- look any interest that will aid the Fair, and which should berepresented. It is not the custom of the Government to recog: nize the Dominion in any official ac- tion that it takes, and all communications intended for its officers are sent to them through the Imperial Government at London. This probably accounts for the fact that Canada has not yet received her notice of the holding of the fair. It would be quite as proper for England.to send a letter to the ‘Governor of any of the States as for this Gov- ernment to communicate directly with Canada or withany of the other provinces. The fact that there has been a delay in the sending of official news to Canada is nota strange one, inasmuch as it usually takes a long time to get matters through the British Foreign Office. Instances of this are fur- nished in the fisheries correspondence of 1886 and thereabout. Thereis one record of a reply sent to the Department of State in response to a letter written Nov. Ii and re- ceived on the 18th of the following July. The shortest time taken for the sending of a let- ter through the British Foreign Office end the receipt of areply from Canada by the same means is four months. The list of nations to which the notice of the World’s Fair was sent was prepared by the of- ficers of the Exposition, and it was at their request that they were sent out on the l7th inst, In fact, it is the theory of the State Department, which is car- ried out by the terms of the law, that the Ex- position is not a Government matter, but is siniply an enterprise on the part of certain IIlinoisans which has received the sanction and aid of Congress. The dispatch is consid- ered by the State Department officials to be a piece of malicious misreprepresentation on the part of the official quoted, and was char- acterized by them this afternoon to a Star re- 9 as spite work. Imports and Exports. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—Maj. 8. G. Brook, chief of the Bureau of Statistics, said to-day that on Monday next he wonld submit to the Secretary of the Treasury an advance statement of imports and ex- the United States for were unusual, therefore the great increas e last month is more so, The difference be- tween the same monthsin 1889 and 1890 was $1, 914, 573. n December last the excess of merchandise of all kinds exported over the amount imported was $37,725,516. The bulk of the $98,000,000exports we find is largely due to the shipments of provisions, beef and hay and they amonnted to nearly $3,000,000 over the A period last year. There is constant increase in the exports of 3 visions. Last month the shipment of cotton alone was nearly two millions over the same month a year ago. Everything else has about held its own, the whole showing our foreign trade to be in a healthy condition. <As to im- ports, said the chief, we find an in- crease of $815,930 over the same period a year ago, going to show that our imports are not keeping up the average. The great falling off in this respect evidences the fact that our warehouses are full of imports. the statement shows that the export of agri- cultural products is on the increase, particu- larly meats and the products therefrom. Senator Stewart’s Earnest Appeal. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—The speech of Senator Stewart to-day in opposition to both the cloture rule and the force bill was the earnest appeal of a man of courage and con- viction, who believes that his party is on the eve of committing suicide. He talked not only with earnestness, but with an emphasis that showed how carefully he had gone over the whole subject. As strong as the speech was, however, it was utterly ignored by those to whom it was chiefly addressed. The seats on the Republican side of the chamber were nearly all empty. The leaders over there have made up their minds to put their programme through, if possible, no matter at whatcost. But Mr. Stewart felt that he had a duty to perform and he acquit - ted himself of it with the highest credit. His protest makes his own record complete, and at the same time it adds tothe literature of the subject a luminous and convincing page. Mr. Aldrich came forward after Mr. Stewart sat down with another feeler as to closing the debate. But again he was only bluffing. He first proposed that all subsequent speeches be limited to haif an hour, then to one hour, then that the Democratic Senators declare how soon they would be ready to vote on the cloture resolution. He could of course make no terms. The Demo- cratic leaders declined all of his propositions, and informed him that they would not be ready to vote until every Senator who de- sired to be heard on the subject had had an opportunity to speak. The unexpectedly early settlement of the Senatorial contest in North Dakota will give the Republicans an additional vote next week, probably as early as Monday. Mr. Pierce, the defeated candidate for re-elec- tion, left home at once for Washington, and will probably vote for both the cloture rule and the force bill. If Mr. Squier should ar- rive on the same day, the Republicans will then have forty-eight Senators in town. Kansas City’s Public Building. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—The pros- pects are that Kansas City is going to have a hard time before a sufficient appropriation is had for the preliminary work on her new public building, the cost of which has been limited to $1,200,000. The truth of the matter is that upon the pas- sa ge of the act providing for a building which did not carry any appro- priation with it, the land operators and officials out their beganto agitatethe loca- tion question, one speculator being afraid that somebody else would get ahead of him and their action was heard of heres«at the Capital. There was some comment on it, and now, when the time approaches for an amount to be named to purchase the site and begin the work, Congressman Cannon and others propose to cut down the amount as low as possible. Whether they will succeed or not is a question. They may succeed befOre the House sub-committee, then Congressmen Tarsney and Dockery will be compelled to fight for the amount they ask, $800,000, before the whole committee. If they fail, then the matter will have to be taken into the House, and as a last resort Senator Vest will have to be de- pended upon before the conference commit- tee. On Tuesday next the Supervising Archi- tect Will be called before the Appropriation Committee to give his recommendation and estimates in the case. His estimate will be $800,000. A great deal of the bluster over this matter in Kansas City was made by the present custodian of public buildings there, Gen. Devall, and it was remarked by one of the officialsin the supervising archi- tect’s office that it ‘‘would be far better for Kansas City did the public building there have custody of the custodian, than thatthe custodian have charge of the building.’’ The Levee Bill Favorably Reported. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—Chairman Burrows, of the House Committee on the Improvement of tle Mississippi River, reported to the House to-day the bill prepared by the com- mittee appropriating $10,000,000 to repair and build the levees of the Mississippi, to improve its navigation and to prevent destructive floods. In a report accompanying the Dill and recommending its passage, the committee say that it appears tothem that it is practic- able and feasible to give permanency to and deepen the channel and protect the banks of the river, so as to give ease to navigation, promote trade and commerce and prevent destructive floods, and Congress ought to do so. The report, after reviewing the testi- mony taken by the committee on this subject, says that the committee think that the construction of Jevees sufficient to hold flood waters will not only aid in securing the objects contemplatéd by the river com- mission bill, but thatitis an indispensable part of the plan, without which full and com- plete accomplishment of it is impossible. The committee states that an area equal to the State of Indiana will be brought into settlement by the improvement and the value of the annual productions of the country will be in- creased about $25,000,000. The committee in conclusion say that this work cannot be ac- complished by the States, nor have they the jurisdiction to use the means necessary. Capt. J. W. Cowdon addressed the House Committee on the Improvement of the Mis- sissippi River. He spoke in favor of the Lake Borgne outlet system. The Buffalo Ship Canal. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—Secretary Proctor sent to the House to-day the report of Engineer Poe on the preliminary work of ashipcanal between the lakes and Buffalo. Engineer Poe presents two estimates upon the work, one for obtaining the depth of twenty feet and the other for a depth of twenty-one feet, where necessary in localities subject to heavy seas. The cost of the twenty-foot channel he estimates at $2,379,085, and the cost of the twenty-one foot channel at $8,396,567. He recommends that provisions be made for securing the greater depth. Gen. Casey, Chief of Engin- eers, in a letter accompanying Col. Poe’s re- port, says that he is of the opinion that these waters are worthy of improvement by the general government to the full depth named. This opinion he bases upon the 2 of the erce using them. Bonds Redeemed. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2#.—The Treas- ury Department to-day under its circular of Oct. 9, 1890, redeemed $450,400 4% per cent bonds, making the total redemptions to date $0,566,850. The First National Bank of Ode- boldt, Io., capital $50,000, was an e business. Altogether | test, when “here and stated that Lester had been con- and the captain’s commission was sent to him Hatch, her accomplished daughter, enter- ordinary proceedings, such an interruption numerous important measures were pending? Why was all this business stopped and a proposition introduced which was unameri- can and contrary tothe genius of American found necessary? If he understood the elec- tions bill correctly its principles, if carried into effect, superintend local elections in every State there would be no more home rule for Amer- York city having occupied Mr. Stewart’s at- tention to some extent, Mr. Daniel read from a recent communication from the Treasury Department to show that Mr. Davenport had election of members of the Assembly. was Offered in explanation of the constitu- tionalargument made by the Senator from Nevada, Mr. Stewart. first refrained from taking a hand in the con called upon the officials firmed and recommended the withdrawal of the inspector who had been sent out to in- vestigate the charges. This was at once done Appointments Confirmed. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 24.—The Senate in secret session this morning confirmed the nominations of Nathaniel P. Hill of Colo- rado, Lambert Tree of Illinois and Wm. A, Russell of Massachusetts to be International Commissioners. Capital Notes. WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.—Secretary Proctor has directed that ten young engineer officers of the army be detailed for duty under the in tercontinental railway commission insurvey- ing the route of the proposed intercontinental railway. The personnel of the detail will be announced in a short time. The contract for supplying the iron beams, etc., for the first floor for the public building at Denver, Colo.,was to-day awarded to Suess & Bros. at $9,247. The President has signed the bill for the erection of a public building at Portland, Ore. The State Department is informed of the death at Borna, Africa, on Jan. 18, of Lieut. Emery H. Taunt, United States Commercial Agent to the Copgo Free State. The Secretary of the Interior has appointed A. K. Smiley of Rhode Island, James, ;. Moore of Lapeer, Mich., and Charles O. inter ot Washington, D. C., members of the Mission 1 Commission, provided for by a recent act. Assistant Secretary Spalding of the Treas - ury Department has informed a Canadian firm that the duty on jute binding twine 18 1% cents per pound, but that Congress is now considering an amendment to the binding twine section of the McKinley bill. The Comptroller of the Currency has de- clared a fifth dividend, 5 per cent, in favor of the creditors of the California National Bank of San Francisco, Cal., making in all 100 per cent on claims proved, amounting to 8466, - 667.46. The bank failed Dec. 17, 1888. For the purpose of securing the most ac- curate method possible of ascertaining the contents of packages of distilled spirits for taxation, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue has for the last few months been conducting a series of experiments in order to determine whether more correct results may not be reached by weight than by call- perand mean diameter measurements, the system now practiced. Congressman Perkins of Kansas who is chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, has reported favorably a bill to open to settlement by the whites that part of the ar country known as the Cherokee out- et. Col. James Blue of Kansas, is here endeav- oring to persuade Congress to passa service pension bill for the benefit of a large elass of soldiers, whose cases are not reached by the act passed last June. The Comptroller of the Treasury will not be in a hurry to appoint a receiver for the Amer- ican National Bank of Kansas Oity, as he thinks there may be a chance for the bank to resume business. Mrs. Congressman John C. Tarsney was too ill to receive callers this week. Mrs. Dockery and Mrs. Bland didthe honors for the Mis- souri ladies at Willard’s. Mrs. Gen. Shields received at her N street residence to-day ,and Mrs. Congressman Hatch and Miss Sallie tained their friends at their handsome G street quarters. Dr. Bond of Kansas City, cousin to Dr. Y. H. Bond of St. Louis, is here, returning to his home after a trip to Europe. Senate. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2#4.—The Senate met at lla. m., in contmuation of Thursday’s session. There was no prayer, no journal and no morning hour, but there was a call of the roll which showed that there were forty- five Senators in attendance,exactly a quorum. Mr, Stewart took the floor to address the Senate on the cloture resolution, but yielded to a motion to Mr. Frye for an executive ses- sion on the assurance that it would: not occupy more than five or ten minutes. The legislative session was resumed at 11:25, when Mr. Stewart took the floor and offered the amendment of which he had given notice on Thursday last. It contains three proposi- tions, the first being to strike out of the pro- posed rule the words, ‘‘and the question shall be put upon the amendments, if any, then pending, and upon the measure in its suc- cessive stages, according to the rules of the Senate, but without debate, and to substi- tute the words, ‘‘And debate on pending amendments and such amendments as may be offered while the measure is under consideration, shall be limited as provided under rule 8;’’ the second to insert in the sentence providing that no motion shall be in order, but a motion to adjourn, or take a recess, the words ‘‘to recommit with or without instructions to lay on the table,’’ etc, ; and the third being a clause that, pend- ing proceedings under the proposed rule, rule 17 shall be suspended. Rule 8, re- ferred to in the first proposition, provides an order of business’’ after the morning hour, and rule 17 is that when an amendment pro- posed by any pending measure is laid on the table, it shall not carry with it nae?” prejudice such measure.’’ Mr. Stewart said that the first . that presented itself was why was the business of the session suspended for the purpose of considering the proposed rule. It was cer- tainly not for the purpose of providing per- manent and efficient rules for the govern- ment ofthe Senate, because the first clause disclosed the fact thatit was but a tempor- ary expedient. The words used were, ‘‘that for the remainder of this session.’’ What had occurred, he asked, or what was pending to render necessary such a departure from the of the business of the Senate during the final session of this Congress, when no ap- propriation bills were passed and when institution and which had never before been would be more prejudicial to human liberty than secegsion itself, because secession would have still retained local government. But with Federal officers to ica, and that removed, all was lost. The operation of the election law in New rendered accounts for fees in relation to the Mr. Aldrich asked Mr. Daniel whether that It is easy to see what it is offered for. It is offered to show how you interfere with local elections.’’ (Democrotic applause.) The Anglo-Saxon, continued Mr. Stewart had moved forward in every country, whenever he had planted a colony he had tablished home rule and had dared to tain it. fhe effort to stifie home rule Not louder than we . now, Mr. Hoar suggested — a sarcastic tone. „ am ,’’ retorted Mr. Stewart, ‘‘that Iam able to * so the Senator from Mas- sachusetts is able to hear. I supposed that he was entirely deaf to reason (laughter). I supposed that hig anxiety to trample on the rights of the people was sointense that he could hear nothing but policemen’s clubs and the clank of chains to be used at elections.’’ In conclusion, Mr. Stewart appealed to Re- publican Senators to stop their mad career before they stepped over the precipice and destroyed the party. Mr. Sanders made an argument advocating the proposed rule. He yielded to Mr. Aldrich, who asked unanimous consent that debate on the pending resolution be limited to halfan hour for each Senator, or that speeches be limited to one hour, or that a vote be taken on the resolution on Monday next. To each of these requests Mr. Cockrell ob- jected. J object,“ said Mr. Vest, when the pre- siding officer (Mr. Pratt) put the requests, and the Senator from Rhode Island knew there would be objections. A colloquy ensued and Mr. Aldrich said that the Senator from Maryland (Mr. Gorman) had protested every day that there was no intention of delaying final action on the rule, and that the requests were made for the pur- pose of testing his sincerity. Mr. Aldrich asked whether the Senator from Nevada and the Senators on the other side were willing to fix any time for the vote to be taken. Mr. Cockrell: ‘‘We can not fix any time. As soon as we ascertain how far the debate is going we may be able to fixa time. Mr. Faulkner: I know several Senators who are anxious to be heard on the question and itis impossible to say how long they may desire to address the Senate. Until they shall have spoken it is unfair forthe Senator from Rhode Island to ask tofix any time for taking a vote. After they are through he can make his request.’’ Mr. Sanders proceeded with his speech in favor of the adoption of the proposed rule and of the passage of the election bill. He declared the election bill was a bill of peace. It might be beaten, but that would simply postpone the question. If it were beaten the Congress would adjourn on the 4th of March next, leaving a deep and grevious wrong wrankling in the bosom of 10 per cent of the people of the country. Re- ferring to the election bill, Mr. Sanders said that no newspaper had been appointed as a tribunal to expressthe popular will. Their opinions were as Variable as the shade By the light, quivering aspen made. Mr. Morgan next addressed the Senate. The question before the Senate, he said, in its narrowest point of view, whether the Senate would change the rules un- der which it had operated for a century for the se of enabling a majority of the Senate (which did not rep- resent a majority of the people ofthe United States) to passa bill that did not, it would appear, receive the approval ofany political party in the United States. He commented upon the mode in which the elections bill had passed in the House, through the expulsion of more thana dozen Democratic members and the seating of Republicans in their places, so as to get a majority for the bill, and he also commented on the fact that no effort was made to pass itin the Senate, but that it had been allowed to lie on the table until a lot of new States were admitted, and recruits thus ob- tained to furnish a majority in favor of the bill. The Senator from Massachusetts, he said, had borrowed from the British Parlia- ment his election bill and his cloture rule, and desired to plant this root of bitterness in the Southern soll tothe total perversion of the traditions and practice of the American Government for a round century. Where, he asked, had there been any attempt in the last November election to interfere with anybody? What crime had been committed at the polls anywhere that day? There was not a whimper of complaint about that elec- tion. Where, then, ‘was the necessity, where the urgent need of the pending measure. In the face of such a fact—the ab- sence of all complaint about the election in November—the assertion that there was any necessity for the passage of the elections bill was a bold falsehood. Republican Senators charged the people of the South with using shotguns in elections. As an imputation against communities, that was not in the slighters degree true. He did not deny that there had been some aggression where some drunken man, tome purblind fool, thought he would make himself a little notorious, just as some Senators make themselves conspicuous and notorions in uttering calumnies against the South. But the South had not used money in their elec- tions, although alotof silver dollars would do much in carrying on elections there—be- cause what was it that could not be bought ofthe Republican party in the South? but they had not done it. No such accusation had been brought against the South. But how was it on the other side of the line? What was the meaning of the millions of money con- tributed annually in the North? What was the meaning of those disgusting expressions which emanated from a Republican—perhaps a Sen- ator—as ‘‘to frying the fat out of manu- facturers’’ and as to ‘‘blocks of five?’’ What was the meaning of those enormous sub- scriptions of money made by men and to men as trustees, who stood at the very head of the church? What wonderful development of modern piety, sanctity and purity? What use was to be made of that wrong? There could not be a question that it was a corrupt use. Without concluding his speech Mr. Morgan yielded the floor, and on motion of Mr. Al- drich, the Senate, at 5:15 p. m,, took a recess until noon on Monday. The House. WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 24.—Before the reading ofthe Journal Mr. Breckenridge of Arkansas raised the point that there was no quorum present. The Speaker’s count dis- closed the presence of but sixty-fiVe mem bers, and, on motion of Mr. McKinley of Ohio, a call of the House was ordered. The House then went into Committee of the Whole onthe Navalappropriation bill and pending a disposition of the Naval bill the committee rose and the House adjourned. Bor a lot in Denverside. 822 Olive. J. T. McCasland, Mrs. Harrison’s Illness. WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.—Mrs. Harrison is suffering froma severe cold, which has af- fected her throat somewhat, and in conse- quence she was obliged to abandon her recep- tion, scheduled for this afternoon. A mem- orandum was sent out by the President at about noon to this affect, and word was immediately telephoned to the various hotels in order to prevent visitors from going to the White House uselessly. There was quitea crowd at the door at 30’clock, however, and word was given to the ushers to throw open Mrs. McKee and nad DESPERATE. DUELISTS. HOW TWO COWBOYS SETTLED A DISPUTE OVER A CARD GAME. An Old Miser’s Bloody End—Pardon for Fortner—An Eloper’s Sad Story—A Drunken Monster—Counterfeiters Cap- tured—Other Crimes. CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. 24.—Detafls of the duel between cowboys at Lander have been received which show it to have been a delib- erately planned affair. Oneof the cowboys goes by the name of ‘‘Six-Shooter Bill’’ and the other is called Dab. Their troubles arose over a game of cards and they decided to settle the grudge with slx-shooters. They adjourned to a corral near the ranch buildings. Several cowboys attempted to stop the fight, but without success. The men stood back to back, then each walked fifteen steps, turned and commenced shooting. ‘*Six-Shooter Bill’’ was killed, four bullets striking him before he fell. ‘‘Dab’’ was shot three times, in the shoulder, head and hip. He is lying at the ranch in a dying con- dition, being seventy-five miles from medical aid. Both men are from Texas, but their real names are unknown. An Aged Miser Murdered. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 24.—The dead and bloated body of William Hernamann, an aged miser and hermit, who for fifteen years had lived two and a half miles west of Argen- tine, a suburb of this city; was found stretched across the bed in his miserable hovel this morning. All around the room were found evidences of a desperate struggle and the bed clothing on which the corpse rested was all disarranged, while splotches of blood were scattered over the sheets. A hole an inch in width was found on top of the head, evidently made by some blunt instrument. Whether there were other marks of violence, could not be determined because of the decomposition. Harnamanny was supposed to be worth about $20,000, allof which, rumor says he kept in the house. Upon examination of the prem- ises, the Coroner has been unable to find a cent of money. In the room where the body was found, a bird cage was standing. The mocking bird, his only pet, was found in the bottom of cage dead, which proved that the old man had been dead many days. Some papers had been found in boxes and clothes, but none of any value. Several tax receipts were found. A letter dated Berlin, Germany, Aug. 4, 1890, and signed by a sister of the de- ceased, was found in one of his pockets. The police are at work, but there are no clues, so far as can be learned. Dynamite in the Wood Pile. DETROIT, Mich., Jan. A.—- Mrs. Mary Lempke and Mathew Westbrook of Nallville, a small suburb of Detroit, are neighbors, but do not agree. Christmas Day Mrs. Lempke's stove was blown up, part of the kitchen wrecked and one child, Johanna, 138 years old, seriously burned. She thought Westbrook loaded a stick of wood, but had no proof. Thursday, while the chil- dren were picking up wood,they all saw Westbrook throw a stick over near the pile. Mrs. Lempke took the stick toa constable, who found it had been split and a 7-inch piece of gaspipe loaded with dynamite put in and the two pieces nailed together. There wrs enough dynamite inthe stick to blow up the house. The story came out to- day on the arrest of Westbrook, who is still in jail. The neighborhood is very much ex- cited over the dastardly crime, and would handle Westbrook roughly if it got him, The Sheriff feared for the safety of his prisoner this afternoon and brought him to this city. He does notdeny the crime, but will not say anything about it. Pardon for Fortner. MANHATTAN, Kan., Jan. 24.—Much surprise is expressed over the discovery that a peti- tion for the pardon of J. M. Fortner, the ab- sconding treasurer of Riley County, has been secretly circulated, and is almost ready for the Governor. Fortner robbed the county of over $30,000 about a year ago, skipped to Can- ada, returned, was discovered in St. Louis, captured in Tennessee and brought home. He pleaded guilty and received a twenty- year sentence. It is a great wonder that any one wants him pardoned, and it is suspected that there is a deal on foot. It is said that when Fortner pleaded guilty he was promised a pardon in a year, and the men who are working for him are being well paid out of his ill-gotten gains. There was a strange woman with him when he was captured, and she isin the county working for him. His wife and children re- main in this city. An Eloper’s Sad Story. KANSAY CiTr,Mo., Jan. 24.—Allen Woodard, a stockman from Chanute, Kan., was ar- rested by Officer Joyce last night, on com- plaint of Jessie Shrieve,, a modest-appearing girl of 16, the daughter of a farmer living near Chanute, who says she eloped with Woodard from Chanute last Monday. On reaching Kansas Oity, where, the girl says, Woodard promised to marry her, he took her to a low rooming house at Third and Main streets, where they have been living together since, Seeing Woodard in company with another woman last night the girlasked Officer Joyce to ar- rest him, When arrested Woodard attempted to draw a revolver, but the officer prevented him. He will be held until the girl’s parents are heard from. The elopement, Miss Shrieve says, was planned some weeks ago, the girl leav- ing her home for Chanute, ostensibly on a visit. A Prospective Lynching Bee. WICHITA, Kan. Jan. 24.—The colored people here are onthe warpath to-night and pur- pose making an effort to break into the county jail, where is confined Cammels Lupez, the Mexican,who on Wednesday stabbed to death a negro named Dodson,and seriously wounded Dodson’s wife and a Mrs. Allen, on whom the Mexican had first attempted to commita criminal assault. Ever since the occurrence the negroes have been talking of lynching, and to-night the officers have received information that the jall will be attacked about 2 0’clock. Small parties of negroes are pa- rading the streets, picking up stragglers and notifying their friends of the several trysting places, and if they can maintain their cour- age they will probably make the foolhardy attempt. A Drunken Monster. WILLIAMSPORT, Ind., Jan. 24.—Roe Bowlus, while intoxicated, stopped at the farm house of Dezric Sinisault, a venerable German, and his wife. The old people barricaded the door, which Bowlus attacked with an ax. Then he turned his attention toa and broke his way in, after which he struck the filled his pockets. Both Mr. Sinisault and his wife were in their stocking feet, and they his clutches and e N in that condition, hun or son the old Ä 22 and there is fear that he will not recover. Mrs. Sinisault was also cruelly-kicked and beaten. Des Mornss, Io., Jan, 24.—For the past few wife and a man named Wm. Frow in charge. | A quantity of the counterfeit money was found in the house and more in the pockets of the suspected men. They were arraigned before United States COm ner Jordan fora hearing Monday. Officials think this will break up a big band of counterfeiters. They were making a clever article of money. Vigilantes in West Virginia. PARKERSBURG, W. Va., Jan. 2#4.—James Bal- lard and John Barton, a couple of lumbermen of Wirt County, who were getting out lumber near McLane’s, were seized and dragged out of their bedsa night or twosince by a band oftwenty-five or thirty masked men,whotook them into the woods, tied them totrees and gave them a fearful thrashing with hickory scythes. The victims identified Oscar Kelly as one of the assailants, and he was arrested and taken before a magistrate who, after a preliminary hearing, sent him to jail at Wirt Court.house to answer an indictment. The affair has caused quite an excitement, as oth- ers have been threatened by the vigilantes. A Long Record of Crime. SACRAMENTO, Cal., Jan. 24.—Application has been made to Gov. Markham for the par- don of a San Quentin convict named Wilson Howard, who, under the name of Charles Brown, was sentenced from Calavares County in August, 189, to serve eight years for robbery. Howard is stated to be a notorious Kentucky and Missouri desperado and fugitive from justice from those States. He is accused of murder of seven people and is now upon indictment for five murders com · mitted in Kentucky. Ile is also under indict- ment in Marie County for murder on April 27, 1889, of Thomas McMichael, an inoffensive deaf mute. A Deadly Dose. ATCHISON, Kan., Jan. 24.—Green McDaniel, a prominent colored man and a leader in the colored G. A. R. circles, died of poisoning at an early hour this morning. He was out last night in company with another colored man with whom he had not been on good terms. They drank together and it is believed that his companion gave McDaniel a dose of poison. The man is employed as a porter in a drug store and has access to the poison, and is suspected that he took advantage of his enemy’s drunken condition to put arsenic in the bottle. The Coroner will investigate. A Forger’s Flight. DEs MorEs, Io., Jan. #44.—O. W. McKling, a prominent grocer of Sac City, left his place suddenly last night. To-day it was learned | that he had engaged extensively in forgery. He signed the name of his partner and other citizens to notes and negotiated them at the State Bank. The total extent of the forgeries is not Known yet, but it runs up in the thou- sands. It is learned that he went to Rock- well Oity and took the train for the South. Officers are after him. He was prominent in society circles, being Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows, an officerinthe Knights of Pythias and a Mason. A Bloody Three-Handed Fight. PORTLAND, Ind., Jan. 2#4.—Joseph Shearer shot George Miller through the heart and dangerously wounded Eli Miller late last night at the home of Newton Stevenson, four miles northeast of here. He had an alterca- tion with the first-named over business mat- ters and killed him. Eli Miller,a brother of the murdered man, attempted to interfere and Shearer turned upon him and they ex- changed a number of shots. Miller was shot through the arm. All the parties concerned are farmers residing in that neighborhood. A Fatal Drunken Orgie. SPRINGFIELD, O., Jan. 24.—Mrs. Bridget Doyle, aged 65, was probably murdered by her son, John Doyle, this morning. It is thought by the police that she was choked to death. Both were drinking. Doyle, whoisa molder, has been arrested and isin jail. No one knows anything about the murder. Blood covers the wall, and Mrs. Doyle was also very bloody. Her hands had evidently been washed to prevent detection, as the bed- clothes were wet. Doyle refuses to talk, A Rascally Commission Firm. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 24.—A commission firm here suddenly disappeared this morning much cash that belonged to other people, Lee & Gilmore opened for business about Dec. 10 and sent circulars all over the State soliciting business. They got good returns and appeared to be doing a large business. They owed largely through the State and have collected everything due. The amount they gathered in is estimated from $1,500 to $5,000. Anonymous Threats. KANSAS Crrr, Mo., Jan. 24.—Andrew Faulk- ner, whois superintendent of the Car De- partment of the Missouri Pacific Railway at Nevada, Mo., found a letter in front of his residence this morning stating that if he did not increase the wages of several of his men at a certain time they would hang him to a tree or otherwise deal with him harshly. Suspicion rests on several persons and if found out they will be punished tothe full ex- tent of the law. A Murder and a Confession. HAVERHILL. Mass.. Jan. 24.—Frank Wood, one of the men yesterday arrested for the al- leged murder of Eldredge G. Reed, has made a confession in which he implicates the wife ofthe man. According to his story, he and Dantel Murphy have had improper relations with the wife, and, the husband, now dead, being a man of intemperance and unkind to his wife, her love for him long ago died out. His wife says Reed was unkind and brutal to her and that she had often contemplated leaving him. Charged With * Bribery. PARKERSBURG, W. Va., Jan. #4.—James L. Canterberry, a leading witness in the case of the United States against Lorenzo Olagg, charged with defrauding an old pensioner out of over $2,000, was arrested in open court on a charge of attempting to bribe Government witnesses to disappear, and not testify. Can- terberry, who pretended to be a pension attorney of Gallipolis, was sent to jail,where he will be held until tried. Poison or Apoplexy. SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 24.—Three unknown men brought Paul Besche, aged 17, to his father’s door ina hand cart and then aban- doned him. After being carried into the house he began vomiting and during the day he died without returning to consciousness. There is a supposition that he was poisoned, although the Coroner fnciinestothe belief an unaccustomed indulgence in intoxicants. Charged With Murdering His Mother. leaving their employes unpaid and taking that his death was due to apoplexy followin ng | SPRINGFIELD, O., Jan. 24.—JobPn Doyle, aged | tered it through the building. He taken toan asylum. A Realistic Dream. READING, Pa., Jan. 24.—A woman in the northeastern section of the city is reported to be dying to-night from internal hemorrhage. She alleged that her husband dreamed he was fighting and kicked her in his sleep. .The police do not believe this and the husband will be held to await the result of his wife’s injuries. Obstructions On the Track. | Norra VERNON, Ind., Jan. %4.—Some mis- creants placed a large pile of stone on the O., O., C. &8t. L. railroad just around the bend of a curve, three miles south of here, last night. The south-bound passenger train ran into the obstruction, ditching the whole train. Noone was hurt. Killed in a Bar-Room Quarrel. Creston, Io., Jan. 24.—Barney Fitzsim- mons, a well-known Western sport, was shot late last night and fatally wounded by Tom Debord, a bartender, in a saloon owned by Rube Dillow. It was during a bar-room quar- rel, Fitzsimmons was a man of violent tem- per while drinking. Indicted for Forgery. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 24.—W.H. Delheim, a ticket scalper, was indicted by the Grand- jury to-day, charged with forging the Union Depot stamp and Jack W. Johnson, the Union Depot ticket agent’s, signature. ‘J K, Young is also under the same indictment, _ Slain With a Shovel. Des MOINEs, Io., Jan. 24.—Louis McGinley, a switchman at Creston, Io., died last night from the effect of a blow froma shovel in the hands of Yardmaster Bell. McGinley worked a short time after he was struck. Bell has fied. A Post-Office Burglarized. Maprson, Neb., Jan. 24.—Burglars last night effected an entrance into the post-office and blew open the safe, securing about $400 in cash and stamps. The explosion completely wrecked the office, doing several hundred dollars’ damage. There is no clue. A. Jail- ’s Ill Luck. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Jan. 24.—Arlson How- ard, the notorious desperado and murderer, wanted in Harlan County, has been discov- ered in the State’s prison here through an ap- plication made for his pardon. He was under sentence here for robbery under the name of Charles Brown. A Barkeeper Disemboweled. SLATER, Mo., Jan. 4.— This evening, at 7 o’clock, at Gilliam, Thomas Sweeny entered Joe Genser’s saloon and, becoming noisy, James Neal, the bartender, attempted to eject him, whereupon Sweeny drew a knife and completeiy disemboweled Neal. . Rebellious Book Agents. GREENFIELD, III., Jan. 24.—TwWo book agents are Canvassing this city at present and posi- tively refuse to pay the city license. The or- dinance will be carefully weighed by the city officials, and if good the agents will goto jail and stand trial. Acoused of Robbing a Post-Office. PARKERSBURG, W. Va., Jan. 2%4.—Daniel Morgan was arrested by Post-office Inspector Hooten yesterday, charged with robbing the _ Pleasantville post-office in Jackson. He was ne a preliminary trial and held in $1,000 A Fruit Tree Fraud. MEXICO, Mo., Jan. 24.--It has just been dis- covered that the borer-proof fruit trees sold in this section by a man claiming to repre- sent a Nebraska nursery area fraud, the Dis- trict Farmers’ and Laborers’ Union having made the discovery and passed resolutions to that effect. A Defaulter at the Bar. Concorp1A, Kan., Jan. 24.—The case of the State vs. W. R. Harvey isnow occup the attention of the District Court at this place. It will be remembered that Mr, Harvey was City Clerk of this city and — * to a * a defaulter of some $2,000 Six Months for Gambling. RoopuovseE, III., Jau. 2#4.—John Eddy was arrested here yesterday and sent to the county jail for the non-payment ofa fine . assessed against him by the city authorities last July for gambling. He will serve a six months’ sentence. Three Safes Burglarized. Darss, Tex., Jan. 2%4.—The office of the Waters-Pierce Oil Co., the grocery store of Griffiths and two other houses were entered by burglars last night. Three safes were blown open and money taken. OBITUARY. Sudden Death of R. F. Comas—The Mortu- ary Record. . NEBRASKA City, Neb., Jan. %.—Word was received here yesterday from Mogollon, N. M., announcing the sudden death of R. FP, MeComas of this city. Mr. McComas was one ofthe wealthiest and most prominentcit- izens of this county, and was well known throughout the State. He was largely inter- ested in New Mexico mines, and was on hig way to take charge of the Chance mine when stricken by death. " MT. VERNON, III., Jan. 24.—The gee Wm. Beaty, who died in St. Louis, will held from the M. E. Church in this city morrow (Sunday) at 10 a. m. He was many years a resident of this — and death is mourned by his many friends relatives here. Mascovurtan, III., Jan. 24.—Mr. Sr., an old citizen of this county, morning at the residence of his son, Stock, aged 79 years. The funeral will be held to-morrow afternoon to the city cemetery. NEw ORLEANS, La., Jan. .- Hon. M. Bedford died yesterday while on a visit his brother at Vicksburg, may cen rg De- d represented Madison Parish in the last . He was the eighth pro-lottery r while death has not gathered in a single anti-lottery aes if a
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PAGE 2—GENERAL POLITICS—Ingalis Arraigned by the Old Soldiers of Sedgwick County—The Sit- uation at Springfield, III.—Other General Politics —Covert’s Millions—An Important Railroad Meeting to be Held in this City Monday— Mexican Reciprocity—The Imperial Club Ball at Jefferson City—Underground Wires—Jefferson City Mat- ters—General News. PAGE 3—WASHINGTON NEWS—The Force Bill Menacing the Success of the World's Fair—Cana- da Feels Snubbed—Senator Stewart’s Appeal— The Levee Bill—The Buffalo Ship Canal—Capital Notes—The Senate—The House—Criminal News— Two Cowboys Settle a Dispute With Pistols Obituaries—Suicides PAGE 4—EDITORIAL—Answers to Correspondents George Harris Starving to Death—The Silver Pool Investigation—A Diabolical Joke—Litigation —General News. PAGE 5—FIVE MILLIONS to Be the Capitalization of the Adams Electric Railway Co. — Jasper County Mines—Marriages—Deaths—General Ad- vertisements. PAGE 6—THE CLARK ELOPEMENT—The Cas- walty Record Musical Melange—The Romantic Story Breught Out by an Arrest—It Was His Cloth—North St. Louis—General News. PAGE 7—RAILROAD NEWS8&—The Northwestern Association and the Division of Traffic—The Erie Strike Settled—The Works of Levi Chubbuck— General News. PAGE 8—-TURF NEWS—The Winning Sires—The Races at New Orleans, at Guttenburg and Else- where—Fast Mail Service—Chat About Clubs— General News. GE 9—WILL OUR PRESENT FORM OF GOV- ERNMENT Last 100 Years? Views of Promi- nent Men—Fire Engines of Fifty Years Ago— Among the Missourians—Fell Five Stories, PAGE 10—-COMMERCIAL NEWS. PAGE 11—COMMERCIAL NEWS, Continned—Kip- ling in America, He Goes Salmon Fishing—A Romance in Real Life—Salad and Spaghetti—Gen, Howard on Divine Interference in War. PAGE 12—THE’SHAPE OF THE HEAD, Its Cur- ious Variations—Old Family Doctors of St. Louis—A Match Puzzle. PAGE 13— THE WITCH OF PRAGUE” by F. Mar- ion Crawford, Continued. PAGE 14—SOCIETY NEWS—A Bottle Cross—Gowns ala Rehan—The Queen’s Daughters—Styles for Youngsters. PAGE 15— A ROMANCE OF TWO BROTHERS,’ by Edgar Fawcett, Continued—Looking Back- ward on Some St. Louis Business Houses—A Theater Hood. PAGE 16—CINDERELLA’S STORY as Told in Many Lands—Fun at a Glance—Chivalric Orders A Simple Experiment. PAGE 17—A PHYSICIAN Objects to the Publicity Given the Lymph Experiments—Red Jacket’s Medal—The Railroad and River Traffic of St, Louis for 1890—In the Justices’ Courts—Probable Use of the Old Lamp-Posts—Workingmen's Self- Culture Club— Court News—John Finney Ac- quitted—General News. ’ PAGE 18—WANT-ADVERTISEMENTS. PAGE 19—-WANT and REAL ESTATE ADVER- TISEMENTS. PAGE 20—REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENTS. PAGE 21—REAL ESTATE ADVERTISEMENTS— The Bridal Bulletin — Real Estate News and Transfers—Patents and Trade Marks—No Cold Weather in Sight—Pedagogical Society Meeting Foreign Mail Time Changed—General News. PAGE 22—BILL NYE’S Harlem Chamois—At St. Moritz—Walter Scott's Great Grand-Daughter— Dramatic News, Local and General—General News. —— — NEWS- Hard Times in Kansas— | Shapes of the Bacteria—General News. PAGE 24—THE ARENA of Sport—Base Ball Reviv- Ang—The 8 ma Pat | States. PENNSYLVANIA has two of a bad kind in the Senate. THE proposed inquiry into the contract system of the State Penitentiary will do no harm and may do good. Se —7 Tutt dealing out of justice to the white and red murderers in the Northwest will help the settlement of the Indian troubles. — — — — THE theory that the St. Louis judges are not fit to choose a Jury Commissioner is not entertained by any sane man in St. Louis. 2 THE Terminal Railway Association can close the Union Depot matter by accepting the ordinance adopted by the Council last Friday night. CONGRESSMAN MILLS is not helping his candidacy for the Speakership by proving on the floor of the House that he cannot keep his temper. —ñ— — —L—õ Tue Big Three“ of the Illinois Legis- lature belong to the Democratic dog and should be wagged by it. Their attempt to wag the dog is hopeless. — 2 — THE Chilian rebels demand that Congress be convened, the present tyrannical minis- try dismissed and free elections held. These seem to be pretty good sort of rebels. —, SENATOR INGALIs is paired against the force bill and the gag rule. If his conver- sion does not save him it will, at least, enable him to die in the radiant halo of political saintship. — ——— — SECRETARY BUTTERWORH of the World's Fair is quoted as remarking that he hoped the Fair would be kept out of politics. So it would if the force bill should be kept out of congressional proceedings. — OO THE Congressional Investigating Com- mittee has been fairly successful with pole fishing in the silver pool, but it should use adragnet. What the people want isa clean scoop of the speculative rascals. — — — — THE Republican force bill lunatics did their best to make the next Congress Dem- ocratic and are now doing their best to give it the privilege of holding an extra session. Their party owes them a debt of deep ingratitude. — 0. — —äAädJñ—ů — VICE-PRESIDENT MORTON was placed on the ticket to serve a corrupt purpose and he is being utilized in the chair of the Sen- ate to serve avillainousscheme. The office he holds has been pretty thoroughly dis- graced by his occupancy of it. — — —xx—̃ THE scandal mystery surrounding the alleged suicide of the heir to the Belgian throne includes the figure of a pretty German governess, who had been sent away: from the court. Another country, it seems, has escaped being governed by a person who could not govern himself. —— . — ——ße HiGuH life in Washington has supplied the unique instance of a widow doffing her weeds and achieving a second marriage in her wedding dress before it went out of fashion. A glimpse of that dress carefully stored away in cedar and lavender will some day sendacold chill down the spine of her second darling. a — ENGLAND does not try to impose her free trade policy upon her colonial dependen- cies. On the contrary, she is just now encouraging them to protect themselves with retaliatory tariffs from free trade with the United States. The slight put by the British Government upon ours in the matter of the Jamaica Exposition, with the evident intention of keeping American exhibits away, is said to be part of a plan to form a federation of British American colonies, with the special view of dimin- ishing trade between them and the United If they think it will pay them to hamper their own trade with a McKinley tariff, or to cut off their own noses to spite us, we have no right to protest against their following our brilliant example. — . 0 —— gave SILVERWARE, cut glass and clocks for bridal | THAT SILVER POOL. amen. .eeremacsaed THE HOUSE COMMITTEE. The Range of Suspects Narrowed- Writes a Letter and Offers to Vest and ger in Accord on Question. | WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 4.—80 far th silver pool investigation has annoyed thos ‘who are after big fish to some extent, bu they are beginning to assure themselves tha the committee is determined to make ! thorough investigation. The naming of Sen. ator Cameron in connection with the pur: chases was a great surprise to everybody, yet they extend him some allowance, as he is said to be an every day investor and speculator in the markets. Con- gressman Dockery givee every assurance that himself and Senator Vest have hada to give what he knew to the committee. There are parties who would have it appear two are in perfect accord. Since the Post-DisPaTcH showed up the character of Mr.Owenby as a sensational gos- sip others have expressed a like knowledge of the individual. Mr. Parsons did in his testi- mony to-day, so that while not much faith put in Brother Owenby, the investigators be lieve that he may have heard sufficient to put them on a track but is in Chicago, from which place he will be called toappear before the committee. He writes the following letter to Correspondent Stevens: OWENBY’S LETTER. quiring whether I will tes Committee of the House of Representatives, which harged to therein made are substantially correct. your inquiry I have to say that I am willing to appear — testify, without reserve, provided I have reason- able assurance that the inve on is made in good faith; that I have satisfactory guarantee that I shall be allowed to summon and compel ti attendance of persons and papers in confirmation of my testimony, and provided also, that it is thoroughly understood that if I go into the matter at all, I shail have the right to take it into court where I could have fair play and punish the perjuries which I am sure will follow my disclosures. I am ready and willing to make good all I have told you, but desire such guar- antee of protection as will be acceptable to my attor- neys. Very truly yours, Jas. A. OWENBY, Investigation was resumed this morning. Representative George W. Dorsey of Ne- braska, who isalso a banker, was the first witness. He testified that he had no Knowledge of any Congressman or Government officers being interested in any silver pool or silver speculations. In response to Mr. Oates, the witness said he knew of but the gentlemen of his acquaint- ance who had any interest in silver specu- lation. His name was Hedenburg, a real estate man in Chicago, with whom he had some years ago some dealings in Nebraska real estate. Witness never did have any interest, directly or indirectly, in silver ballion or silver specula- tion. Hedid not think Hedenburg had ever proposed to go into silver speculation, though it was possible Hedenburg might have re- marked that silver was a purchase. Witness had no knowledge of any silver speculation, and Hedenburg had never suggested to him the propriet x of offering silver certificates to Congressme THE LIST A — Mr. H. V. Parsons of Brooklyn was ene to the stand, but before he testined Mr. Stevens, the correspondent of the Globde- Democrat, said that he wished to withdraw one or two names which he had, at the re- quest of the committee, given from recollec- tion. They were those land and Mr. Richelieu, he was in error as to Mr, letter, but at the request of the committee merely handed it to the clerk. Mr. Dingley said the letter would be made public Monday. Mr. Dingley said Owenby seemed to be will- ing to answer letters others, but not from the committee, and that they had been trying for some days to get at him, Mr. Stevens said, in answer to further ques tions, thatin a conservation with . — something was said about a firm which had charge of the Colorado“ pool, and, at — he had received the letter from Owenby two or three ays ago, and in answer to a number of questions as to why he had not shown it to some member of the committee before he said he had shown it to Mr. Dockery, who had suggested that he hold it for a while. ‘of the . 4
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¥ — SHE IS HIS BRIDE * Miss Charlie Clark Elopes With the Man She Loved. THE MARRIAGE CONSUMMATED AT DR. BROOKES’ RESIDENCE LAST NIGHT. How Wm. L. Clark and His Lady Love Brought Their Interrupted Courtship to a Happy Olimax—The Young Lady Sent to Tennessee, But Returns With Her Sweetheart. As the clock in the residence of the Rev. Dr. J. H. Brookes, pastor of the Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church, was striking the hour of 8 last evening, two Clarks who stood in the parlor of the house were made one. The bride was a pretty little lady with soft brown hair and eyes of almost a color to match. Her cheeks were fresh and rosy and her slight, symmetrical figure was clad in a neat, snug-fitting suit of brown. Inher hand she carried a bouquet. It was Miss Charlie K. Olark, the 18-year old daughter of Mrs. A. J. Olark, a widow residing at No. 4758 Hammett place. The groom was Mr. William J. Clark, the 22-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Clark of 1701 Marcus avenue. He was neatly attired in a dark cutaway coat with vest to match and trousers of a light shade. He is a book-keeper for the firm of Meyer & Schureman on North Second street, andthe only witnesses to the cere- mony besides the clergyman and contracting parties was Mr. Willis P. Schureman, one of the groom’s employers, and Mr. Archie Carr, cashier of the Consolidated Coal Co. IT WAS AN ELOPEMENT. After Dr. Brookes had said the words which made them man and wife and tendered the young people the usual congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Clark, asthey then were, took theirdeparture. The clergyman inguired ifthey were going home and the young lady replied with alaugh: ‘‘No, my mother is ignorant of my marriage.’’ It then dawned on Dr. Brookes that ‘it was a runa- way couple he had just married. The marriage is the old story of young lov- ers laughing at parental opposition, but there are matters connected with the case which make it one of rare interest. The bride’s mother is, as has been stated, a widow. Her father, who died a few years ago, was at one time a wealthy and influential banker and merchant in Arkansas, and the family is well known and highly connected in the South, The father lost his fortune, how- ever, and drifted intothe railroad business, coming to St. Louis with Mr. Allis of Little Rock, who was for a time manager of the Cot- ton Belt Line. It was while residing here that Mr. Clark died. He left two or three daughters, the oldest being the young lady who was married last night. She se- cured employment in one of the railroad offices in the Gould building, on Sixth and Locust streets, as a stenographer. Although quite young, she was very bright, and her work was a dig assistance to the family. The second daughter is Miss Future Gale Clark, a beautiful girl, who at an early age was possessed with an intense desire to go on the stage and become a foot - light favorite. A man who came here two or three years ago and advertised for an ac- tress to join a troupe received an application from the ambitious girl, who was then a mere child of about fourteen summers. He en- gaged her and she was to join the company in Cincinnati. After considerable pleading she obtained the consent of ber family to become a stage favorite. The girl went to Cincinnati and ina few days was weddedtothe manager of the company. She was starred as ‘‘Miss Future Gale, the talented young American actress.’’ When the troupe reached Pitts- burg the groom was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses or some similar charge, and the mother learned through the newspapers of the Smoky City, which wrote up the case as a peculiarly sad one, of her child’s predicament. girl was left in Pittsburg, a strange city, withouta friend ora dollar, her groom having been removed from her side by the authorities of the place. The sympathies ofthe people of Pittsburg were aroused and they saw that she did not want for anything, and her mother had her return home, where she has remained ever since. Atthetime the girlwasa mere child, and it Was supposed that she was easily led into marriage by theman whowas much older and more experienced. SURPRISED HER FRIENDS. Miss Charlie was employed in a railroad office here at that time and although quite young, she was her mother’s principal con- solation in hertrouble. In fact Miss Charlie, who was nothing but a mere girl herself, dis- played so much good judgment and common sense at the time that she won the admira- tion of all who knew of the family. The mother probably never dreamed then that Miss Charlie would herself wed some day without her consent. There isa wide difference in the character of the two men, however. Although the groom of last evening did not meet with the approval of the bride’s mother he is a young man who bears an excellent reputation and is most flatteringly spoken of by his em- ployers and acquaintances. They say that the only objection the young lady's mother could raise against him was his youth. He has been keep- ing company with Miss Clark since about the time her sister returned. The young people resided in the same section of the city, and the young man frequently found the time to take a run over to the house of his namesake. From the outset, however, the mother of the young lady is said to have been opposed to his visits, and this opposition Bradually increased until it became most open and pronounced. Matters reached a climax last summer. DID NOT COOL HIS ARDOR. When on calling one night the young man found the front door barred to him, as he had more than once before, and when he went to the rear door to reach the object of his affec- tion he heard a noise above his head. He did not know at the moment what it was, but he Was not left long in doubt. In fact he was enlightened entirely too soon. He would much rather have remained in ignor- ance as to the cause of the noise. It meant that Miss Charlie's ma was upstairs at the window with a pail ot water. Mrs. Clark and the pail remained |. upstairs, but the water did not. It was dashed down on young Clark. Very little of the water escaped him, and he presented anything but the slick appearance a young man is supposed to have when calling on his lady love. The water was very cold, but then the weather was warm and young Olark’s ambition was not chilled. In fact, the dose of native’s nectar he re- ceived rather refreshed him, and from that time on he pushed his suit with more ardor than ever. He became so persistent in his attentions that Mrs. Clark concluded that she nad better send her daughter away. Accord- , She sent the young lady to Tennessee to visit relatives. The girl kept Clark in- | * tormed as to her movements and he went to * Tennessee a week ago last Friday to visit her. | On Tuesday he returned to the city to make arrangements to marry the young lady, she | having agreed while he was in Tennessee that would come up and wed him. Wednesday 4 on — Dr. Brookes, who married his parents twenty-six years ago. Ae told Dr. Brookes that he was about to ead and wished to have the Clark | waitng arrangements he ‘wrote to the young lady tocome on. When he got down to the store this morning he found there a telegram from her stating that she would arrive. Without to open his safe or books or do a lick of work, the ex- cited but happy young man grabbed up the telegram and hastened tothe depot to meet the object of his affections. She came in and went to the house of a lady friend of her family. Later in the day she came down town and obtained a marriage license in company with Clark. Both being of age, they had no dim - culty in securing a license from Recorder Hobbs. Atso’clock in the evening they vis- ited Dr. Brookes’ house, No. 3654 Pine street, with the two gentlemen already stated, and after the ceremony went to a house on the west end of Chestnut street, where they had secured temporary quarters with a pri- vate family. BOTH FAMILIES IN IGNORANCE. They will make it their home for the pres- ent at least. Clark had not notified his parents of his intended marriage either, the reason he gave for not doing so being that he did not want them accused of having a hand in it. He claimed they were not opposed to his marriage. When the young couple were seen last night at their new home, the bride was calm and smiling and the groom atrifie nervous as grooms generally are; but both seemed as happy asa pair of doves. They were not inclined to say much about their marriage, and neither appeared to be particulamly anxious to meet their own or the others parents for awhile. THE GIRL’S MOTHER SURPRISED. Mrs. A. J. Clark was seen at her little home, No. 4758 Hammett place, last night. She had not heard anything about her daughter’s marriage until she was told of it by a PostT-DISPATCH reporter. She came down to the door in rather light costume and was asked where her daughter was. „She is at Brighton, Tenn., with her uncle, said Mrs. Clark. No; she is now in St. Louis, said the re- porter. But she was down there two days ago, said Mrs. Clark. „No; she arrived in St. Louis this morn- ing and was married to Mr. Clark this even- ing at 8 o’clock.’’ 4 She was, said Mrs. Clark; why, I sent her down there just for the purpose of pre- venting that. „Well; have you anything to say about the case, Mrs. Clark?’’ No, lam as dumb as an oyster.’’ „Well, it is safe to presume that all will be forgiven?’’ Oh, yes, I will forgive her, but I don’t like that man.’’ This was all that Mrs. Clark had to say about the case and it is probable that all will be arranged to-day. Buy a lot in Denverside. J. T. McCasland, 822 Olive st. 5 CARONDELET NEWS. The Electric Light & Power Co. Selects a Site—Other Items. The Carondelet Electric Light & Power Co. held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the office of Secretary F. W. Mott. The Commit- tee on Location reported that they had pur- chased a tract of land 163 feet by 185 on the south side of Krauss street, between the Iron Mountain and Missouri Pacific Railways. It was unanimously agreed to begin preparations at once and erect the plant. Col.O. A.Haynes was elected general manager of the works. Directly in the rear of the plant a mammoth ice manufacturing plant will be erected. The gentlemen interested in this project are all South End people. The plant will be erected at a cost of several thousand dollars. The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association purchased of F. W. Mott & Co., yesterday afternoon, the southwest corner of Broadway and Robert avenue, including Nos. 7301 to 7305 South Broadway and Nos. 100 to 112 Robert avenue. Mr. Busch intends building a mag- nificent building on the corner and to erect a branch in the rear. At the meeting of the Carondelet Gun Club held yesterday it was decided by the mem- bers that steps be taken to erecta magnifi- cent club-house on Broadway, between Krauss street and Robert avenue. The scheme was heartily indorsed by the members, but owing to a small attendance the matter was laid over until next Tuesday evening when a full attendance will be had. Presi- dent A. B. Paule said thattheclub wasin a flourishing condition and that there was enough money in the treasury to erect a building at once. Before the meeting ad- journed it was decided to gſwe a sweepstake shoot this afternoon at their grounds in the country. The grounds will also undergo re- pairs this spring. The members will sub- scribe enough money to fence in the property and erect a grand stand and reception house. The funeral of Mr. G. Louis Kramer, Who died last Wednesday evening, will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from his late home, 7822 Ivory avenue, and proceed to Will’s Cemetery, St. Louis County, for burial. The death of Mr. Kramer reveals a sad story. It appears the deceased was engaged to an estimable young lady of this locality. The wedding day had not beeen set, although it was known that it was to be at no distant date. Had it not been for his prolonged ill- ness he would have married. As it was he put it off until, as he said, he would recover his health. At the meeting of the Carondelet Building Association the annual report of the work- ings ofthe assoclation were submitted and approved. Since its organization June, 1887, sixty flve houses have been erected, at a cost of $112,400; the members have paid in $59,116. The net profit is $13,836. Secretary F. W. Mott says that by Marchi15 ten more new buildings, averaging $3,500 apiece, will be erected by members of the associa- tion. The Germania Turnverein gave its annual masquerade ball last evening. This is an event which is hailed with much joy among the members and friends of the association. The ball last evening surpassed any yet given by the Turn- verein. The hall was beautifully decorated with flags, streamers and paper vines of all colors, The masqueraders were many and the costumes worn were pretty and ludicrous, The reception committee would only allow those masked on the floor, whilst those who were not were ushered to the balcony. Among those who conducted the affair were Prof. Otto Boeltger, Will E. Huppert, John Beckert, Jr., William Knorr, Geo. Loy, Fred Ulrich, Chas. Bruno, John Krauss, Peter Frank, Louis Schrempps, H. Welter and others. The body of John Renaud, o died in Lead- ville, Colo., last Sunday, arfived at the home of the deceased’s parents, #105 Minnesota ay- enue, lastevening. The int@rment will take place to-morrow afternoon The American-Franco tion will holda special noon at Lafayette Hall. Local Weather Report. Sr. Lovis, Jan. 24, 1891. evolent Associa- eeting this after- — — | Velocity State of Weather. ection of Wind. Wind. of ＋ Dir 30.20 Cloudless. 9p. m. 30.14 |; Means 30.17 Maximum temperature fer day, 34.5. Minimum temperature for day, 24.3. River, 3.9. :5 25 5 W. H. Hammon, Sergt. Signal Corps, U. 8. A. Firemen Killed and Injured. JERSEY CITY, N. J., Jan. 2%.—Fire Chief Henry E. Farrier was killed, Fireman Me- Donald fatally, and several other firemen more or less injured by an explosionin Bolt- wood’s hardware store on Grove street to- night. The explosion was probably caused by a quantity of napthha that was stored in the cellar of the building. Theloss is about 'THE CASUALTY RECORD. A MOBERLY NEGRO’S DREADFUL DEATH FROM DELIRIUM TREMENS. A Mad Dog on the Rampage—Scarlet Fever at Nokomis—Attacked by Wild Hogs— Down an Embankment—Amputated by Bumpers—Cooked Alive. MOBERLY, Mo., Jan. 24.—Last night at 10:30 a well-known colored man named Charles Jones died of delirium tremens in a dreadfub manner, after much suffering. Thursday last in his delirium he started for Huntsville on foot, and arriving at the farm belonging to the estate of the late Judge Burckhardt, he lay down in a pig pen and went to sleep. Here he was found, and the Sheriff was no- tied to come after nim. The crazy, drunken man was taken to Huntsville and locked up until friends in Moberly were notified. Yesterday morning Jeff Fox, a young man ofthis city, who had often befriended the negro, hitched up his horse and drove over and brought him back to Moberly and had a physician called in to see him. All that med ical aid could do was done, but he could not live and died in dreadfulagony. He be- longed in Macon City, where his body was shipped to-day. ‘ A Blazing Tenement. JERSEY City, N. J., Jan. 24.—The four-story frame tenement on the northeast corner of Essex and Greene streets was gutted by fire this evening. The pbuilding was occupied by six families. The flames spread so rapidly that many of the tenants were cut off from escape by the ordi- nary means, and it was with great difficulty that they were rescued, most of them being carried down ladders raised by the firemen. One woman named Fanning, growing ex- cited, crawled out of the side of a third- story window and dropped to the street. She struck an empty piano box, crashing through it, but escaped with a broken leg. After the flames had been subdued the firemen discovered the dead body of John Grosman, who lived on the top floor. He had been suffocated. The building was owned by John Offerman, whose loss is $30,000. The tenants lost all their household goods. Down an Embankment. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Jan. 24.—A steam motor drawing one car with sixteen passengers to the suburban town of Irvington was wrecked to-day. It was making up lost time and run- ning thirty miles an hour. Suddenly it went down an embankment with fearful force. Nothing saved all from death but the soft condition of the ground, Several people were badly injured, among them Thomas Kennedy, the conductor, who was standing on the plat- form when the car dumped into the ditch. Two young ladies were with him and they were both seriouely injured. The conduct- or’s leg was broken. Disasters on the Track. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24.—Two serious accidents occurred on the Nashville, Chat- tanooga & St. Louis Railroad near this city to-day. Peter Goff, brakeman, fell from the top of abox car and had one of his legs severed above the knee. There is little hope of his recovery. Budd Demoss, a teamster, was crossing the track near Belle Meade, when his wagon was struck by the train. Demoss was seriously injured, one of his mules killed and the other three injured. Accidentally Shot. NEVADA, Mo., Jan. 24.—Dantel, the 17-year- old son of W. H. H. Waggoner,of the western part of this county, was accidentally shot by a young man named Beagles one day this week. Beagles was showing Waggoner how Deputy Sheriff Goss of Fort Scott had brought his pistol down onathief while making an arrest the previous day, and in doing so he accidentally discharged the weapon. The ball entered the left breast and came out below the ribs on the right side. There is little hope of his recovery. A Diphtheria Scare. MASCOUTAH, III., Jan. 24.—There was a gen- uine diphtheria scare here this week. Little Ernst, the 8-year-old son of Henry A. Dieck- man, well known in St. Louis, died of the disease Monday. Noothercases have devel- oped so far and it is thought that the disease has been checked. It isa singular fact that diphtheria has been on all sides of Mascoutah „ nis skull being broken. every year for severalyears past and the case this week wasthe first thatever devel- oped here. Devastation by Fire. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 24.—Fire broke out in Osawkie, Kan., at 1 o’clock this morning andas there was no fire protection five bus- mess houses and one residence were soon destroyed. Sam Stephenson’s hardware store and residence, D. T. Brammels’ grocery, J. A. Stolters & Co.’s drug store, R. E. Halberlin’s general store and Dr. C. J. Sucker’s drug store, were entirely devas- tated. The total loss was $18,000. The in- surance is small. A Mad Dog on the Rampage. ForT Surrn, Ark., Jan. 24.—A mad dog com- mitted severe ravages at Bryan, I. T., last evening. After biting several head of cattle and hogs it ran across Roland Mahar, one of the twin sons of Dr. Mahar, biting him se- verely about the arm, head and face. The doctor starts to-night for the Pasteur Insti- tute at New York with his boy. The dogalso bit a little daughter of a man by the name of Goff, only breaking the skin. Collision in a Tunnel. DENVER, Colo., Jan. 24.—A freight train on the Rio Grande broke in twos sections last night near Howard and crashed together in a tunnel. A number of cars were completely wrecked and Brakeman Ralph States had both legs broken below the knees. Two tramps who were stealing a ride were seri- ously, one probably fatally, injured. The wreck was cleared so that trains could pass this evening. A Fatal Runaway. MExico, Mo., Jan. 24.—A telegram was re- ceived from Los Angeles this morning an- nouncing the tragic death in that city of Miss Hattie Henderson, sister of James Henderson of Fulton, and well known in this section of Missouri. A spirited horse which she was driving became frightened and ran away, overturning the buggy and throwing her out, her head striking against the curbstone, pro- ducing instant death. A Dangerous Fall From a Tree. Concorpia, Kan., Jan. 2#4.—A young man named Gus Coats, who was topping some cotton wood ina grove on the farm of his uncle, K. I. Keene, yesterday, fell outof a tree, some twenty feet distant from the ground, and when found was unconscious, He is still lying in a precarious condition with little hopes of recovery. The Scourge Subsiding. MASCOUTAH, III., Jan. 24.—The scarlet fever scourge which raged in the vicinity of New Memphis, south of here, last week, has about subsided, There are but few cases in that section now, and none ofa dangerous nature. The public schOols of New Memphis and Meley will remain Closed for some time READING, Fa., Jan. 24.—Jeremiah Werner, a conductor on the Philadelphia & Railroad, was run over by his engine at Con- 1 . l > 9 and before he could release it he was run down and killed. Fort SMITH, Ark,, Jan, 24.—A,.man by the name of Franklin Pierce was run over last night bya freight train at Jenson, on the Frisco road, fourteen miles south of here. Both his legs were cut off and he died this morning. He had been drinklag. His resi- dence is unknown. A Peculiar Equine Disease. JACKSON, Tenn., Jan. 24.—A disease similar to blind staggers which has been killing horses in this section for the past three months is still prevailing around here. Many of our planters have lost their horses lately. It is thought the use of damaged corn causes the disease. A Fireman’s Violent End. JERSEY City, N. J., Jan. 24.—Whilefire en- gine No. 1 was going to a fire this evening and while in the act of crossing a railroad track anexpress train dashed into it, killing the driver, Daniel Dinan, and both horses. The fire to which the engine was going at the time proved to be a slight one. Attacked by Wild Hogs. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 24.—Near Jefferson- ville, Ind., yesterday Miss Maggie Shoeder while crossing a fleld was attacked by a drove of wild hogs and terribly mangled. She was rescued from death by a party of menwho happened to be passing. : Killed in a Collision. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 24.—In. a collision between a passenger train and a freight on the Louisville Southern at Humphrey’s to- day, the engineer and fireman of the passen- ger were badly injured, and John Davis, the brakeman, was killed. Died of Blood Poisoning. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., Jan. 24.—The 38-year- old daughter of John Little, a prominent ranchman of Frio County,died here last night of blood poisoning, which developed froma wound produced by accidentally stickinga needle into her hand a few weeks ago. Amputated by Bumpers. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 24.—At Haysville, Green County, Ala., W. H. Ritchie,a brake- man, had his leg and arm amputated by car bumpers. He was brought to the Charity Hospital, but is in a dangerous condition. Smallpox in Illinois. GREENFIELD, III., Jan. 2%.—The news reached this city at a late hour this evening that smallpox was raging at a point eighteen miles northeast of this city. Four casesina malignant form are reported. Paper Mills Burned. APPLETON, Wis., Jan. 24.—The Kaukauna Paper Mills, owned by Van Nortivick Bros., were totally destroyed by fire this afternoon. Loss, $175,000; insurance, $75,000. Cooked Alive. OMAHA, Neb., Jan, 24.—Charles Larson, an employe in Cudahy's packing establishment, fell into a vat of boiling lard yesterday even- ing and was literally cooked alive. He died of his injuries this morning. A Brakeman Killed. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan, 24.—A railroad wreck occurred on the Louisville Southern Railroad to-day, near Shelbyville, Ky.. by which Brakeman Davis of this city was killed and five cars of freight were burned, Buffalo’s Injured Firemen. BUFFALO, N. Y., Jan, 24.—The firemen in- jured inlast night’s fire areall doing well and will recover. The totalloss, about $300,- 000, is well covered by insurance. Scarlet Fever at Nokomis. NOKOMIS, III., Jan. 24,.—The Board of Edu- tion here has closed the public sthoole on ac- count of scarlet fever, Which is prevalent in this locality. Burned by Gunpowder. DALLAS, Tex., Jan. 24.—Mrs. M. J. Bowman has been badly burned by an explosion of gunpowder. — — A DOMINIE’S DOINGS. Rev. Henry W. George Is Safer in Jail Than Out of It. CATSKILL, N. Y.,Jan. 24.—If the Rev. Henry W. George, who is in jail here with Dr. Erway for causing the death of Lottie Town- send, was to be turned loose to-day in the streets of Leeds he would be hunted down like a wild beast. The populace ofthe little hamlet where the poor girl spent her last days wag indignant beyond measure when it read the clergyman’s attack on the young woman's character. Lottie Townsend had a beau named Henry Hamm in Leeds, who called frequently at the parsonage to see her. Mr. George was always very pleasant toward the young man, and on one occasion, just after the dominie became aware of Lottie’s trouble, he suggested asa novel form of amusement that he should perform a mock marriage between Lottie and young Hamm, Lottie thought it would be fun, but Henry was not ready to marry and the matter was dropped. If the mock marriage had been performed events would have taken a different course. Many persons now lookupon the mystery of the buruing of the parsonage in Septem- ber last as a mystery no longer. The dominie wanted a new parsonage. He, Lottie and the 7-year -old boy, Harry, were the only persons in the house that night. It seems the dominie had removed the dishes and some other personal property to the barn the day before. Six chairs, which belonged in the parsonage and were supposed to have been burned, were subsequently packed ina large piano- box by Mr. George, to be shipped away. A valuable religious painting, which a lady had given him, was reported as destroyed oy the fire, but it is now hanging in the new parsonage in good condition. A Painter Injured. Thomas Walsh, a painter, was dangerously hurt about (o' clock yesterday afternoon by a fallfrom a scaffold near Fourth and Pine streets. Walsh was engaged in painting the front of the building at 412 Pine street, occu- pied by the Western Union Telegraph Co. He became dizzy and tumbled backwards from his seat, alighting on his head on the stone sidewalk, sixteen feet below. An examina- tion at the Dispensary showed a concussion of the brain and severe injuries to the spine. The patient was unconscious and unable to give his address before being forwarded to the City Hospital. Walshisa single man, 4 years old. His conaition is pronounced as serious. A Surprise Party. A surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Kocian at their residence on California avenue last night by their friends, being the fortieth birthday of Mr. Kocian. A composed of Messrs. Ziska, Kara, Jirauch and Vorel rendered some beautiful selections. The Misses Ziska, Wacha, Klobasa and Vorel rendered solos and duets in a highly artistic manner. Mr. John Kara favored the party with some beautiful selegtions on é Dancing was indulged in until Among those present were: : : : ‘ MUSICAL MELANGE. GEORGE H. WISEMAN ORGANIZES A CON- CERT COMPANY. An Organization Which Contains a Great Deal of Talent—The St. Louis Glee Club to Give a Public Concert—Paragraphs of Interest to St. Louis Musicians. . The Wiseman Concert Co. has been organ- ized with the following members: Miss Keva L. Stemmeyer, soprano; Mr. Charles Hum- phreys, tenor; Mr. George Wiseman, bar- ito&e ; Mr. Charles Kunkel, solo pianist; Sig. Guido Parisi, violinist; Mr. Aug. Halter, ac- companist, and Mr. James J. Finney, ad- vance agent and business manager. Miss Keva L. Stemmeyer, the soprano, who is known in private life as Mrs. Charles Rockel, it is stated was for some time the prima donna of the Royal Opera-house, Frankfort-on-the-Maine, Germany, and is a very fine singer. Mr. Charles Kunkel, the solo pianist for the company, needs no introduction to the pub- lic, being known from the Atlantic to the Pa- cific, Sig. Parisi is a graduate of the Conserva- tory of Milan, having taken the first prize at that institution. He has appeared in a num- ber of European cities, and always with great success. He came here to play atone of the Musical Union concerts and liking the city and thinkinkg it a good feld concluded to settle permanently here. Mr. Wiseman, the manager of the company, the baritone, is well and favorably known here. He began his musical studies in Lon- don at the age of 7, in the cathedral there, and continued them until manhood. He ap- peared here a few seasons ago with the Choral Society in their rendition of Verdi’s **Requiem,’’ on which occasion Miss Emma Juch was the soprano, and has sung fre- quently and with great success before St. Louis audiences. The permanent alto ofthe company has not yet been selected, but Miss Urilla McDearmon, a most promising young singer and a member of the Union Methodist Church choir, has consented to sing in the first concert, which will be given at St. Charles, Mo., on Wednesday, the 28th inst. A large delegation from this city is expected to hear the initial concert of this excellent organization. Miss Myrta Louise Bennet, a soprano, who itis said received her musical education at the Paris Conservatory, has been engaged for the Cook Avenue M. E. Church and will be there shortly. The Union M, E. Church anticipates having a quartette choir in the near future, in fact it has been given out that the members of that congregation will not put up with any other music and that already having a soprano, Mrs. Georgie Lee- Cunningham, and con- tralto, Miss Urilla McDearmon, they will only havetoaddatenor and bass. This will be done as soon as they can make arrange- ments. Miss Soboliskivi, who recently returned from Europe, has suffereda great deal from colds since her arrival in this city. The St. Louis Glee Club will give their first public concert on the 6th of February at Pickwick Hall. The members, about forty in number, will appear in full dress. Mr. Thos. Bellis thought by many to pos- sess a natural voice as fine as that of his brother, J. G. Bell. He is a member of the St. Louls Glee Club and Rock Church choir. Miss Gordon of Pleasant Hill, who came here early inthe fallto study the vocal art and the piano, returned to her home last Fri- day. Mr. Howard Benoist, the popular flutist, willleave shortly for Pass Ohristian, Miss., where he will spend some time. St. John’s Episcopal choir will produce Rossini’s Stabat Mater’’ about the Ist of March. Dame Rumor has it that the Second Presby- terlan Church Musical Committee have of- fered Mrs. Steinmeyer-Rockel great tnduce- ments to become a member of that choir. Miss Frances Cabanne, the popular young alto, who recentiy joined the Rock Church choir, has been quite ill withla grippe. Her many friends, however, will be glad to hear that she has recovered. Mr. M. A. Gilsinn, choirmaster and organ- ist of the College Church, is arrahging some very fine music for the Easter service. The next informal musical of the Beethoven Conservatory will be givenon Tuesday even- ing next, when some very fine music is promised. The rehearsals of Verdi’s Requiem, by the Choral Society, are progressing finely, and when the concert comes off there is no doubt that the patrons of this society will be very much pleased with the very efficient manner in which that magnificent work will be ren- dered. The Western Musical Improvement Associa- tion of st. Louis will give the opera ‘*Falka,’’ in the course of the next two or three months. When they do, Mr. Ernest Rivarz, formerly musical director of French Opera Co., Criterion Opera Philharmonic Society, of Toronto, Canada, and other or- ganizations, will train the chorus and direct the orchestra. Next Tuesday evening Miss Eugenia WI l- famson, the well-known and efficient elocu- tionist, will give a literary and musical enter- tainment at the Pickwick Theater. The pro- gramme will include readings and recitations, a wand drill, Poe’s ‘‘Raven’’ in pantomime add several musical selections. Miss Clara St@bdblefield will be the accompanist for the occasion. Mr. Joseph Brown, City Auditor, who is one of the promoters of the new Ethical Society, which meets at the new hall on Garrison ave- nue and Olive street every Sunday, is said to be again looking for singers for the services of that congregation. Miss McChandles has been engagedas alto at the Lafayette Park Presbyterian Church, for the ensuing year. The Washburn Mandolin and Guitar Club recently organized includes the following gentlemen: Prof. Robt. Boehmer and Mr. J. J. Wuertenbacher, mandolins, and Messrs. E. Boehmer and H. Cady, guitars. They are quite efficient. Miss Teresa Badaracco, the well-known local soprano, and Mme. Voege-Adler, late of the German Opera Co. which played at the Entertainment Hall, have been engaged to sing at the Liederkranz to-day. Miss Helen Koops of the North Side will give a very fine musicale on Feb. 8 at Ahler’s Hall, corner of Fourteenth and Anglerodt streets. The Self-Improvement Musical Club met last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Frank D. Thompson of Washington avenue, whose daughter is a member. As usual the music was rendered in a very satis- factory manner, East St. Louis people were treated toa very fine musical programme on last Wednesday evening by the Hamilton Quartette of St. Louis. Prof. Francis Lee Chauvan gave some very entertaining recitations which were highly enjoyed by the audience. a Miss Nellie Stockton, the pretty and at- tractive soprano, left last Th evening for New Orleans, where she will spend about from the East, and the chorus, seventy-two in number, will be taken from the local Ger- man singing societies. The soloists at the Church of the Holy Com- munion to-day will be Mrs. Roy Dodson, so- a jubilate by Derode. The glee club styling themselves dolph County Exodusters’’ of. at the Con · the ‘Ran: | County, stopped over in this city on their re- | turn after having assisted ing of Feb. 9, when only his own composi- tions will be performed. 8 On Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, the Detroit Oonservatory of Music gave a concert at which only American compositions were per- formed. The programme contained but six numbers and st. Louis was honored twice, two of Mr. E. R. Kroeger’s compositions be- ing played, one, his Serenane, op. 23, for plano, and the other, a Trio in E Minor, for piano, violin and cello. The latter piece con - tains four movements and was well givenand enthusiastically received. Mr. Aug. Halter leaves shortly for Topeka, Kan., where he goes to play for the Choral Society of that place. Mr. Geo. R. Yost, the popular baritone, will sing at the Balmer & Weber musical reunion next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Adams entertained the Kirkwood Mus- icale at their last meeting at her pretty suburban home, A very delightful pro- gramme was rendered as follows: No. 1, valse, Opus 34, Chopin, Mrs. Townsend; No.2, song, To the Woods, F. Warren, Mrs. Brown; No. 8, Nocturne, G. Major, Chopin, Miss Edwards; No. 4, song, I Love But Thee, Robyn, Miss Lawlin; No. 56, Gavotte, Miss Noble Evans; No. 6, piano and violin, ‘*Bohemain Girl,’’ Balfe, Mrs. Townsend and Mr. Dings; No. 7, Sonata, ‘‘Moonlight,’’ Beethoven, Miss Magoffin. Part second, No. 1, Polonaise, Chopin, Miss Scheetz; No. 2, **Mariquita, Marzo, Miss Geil; No. 3, Last Hope,’’ Gottschalk, Mrs. Ricker; No. 4, song, Miss Warren; No. 5, Suite Peer Gynt,’’ Grieg, Miss McAdam; No. 6, Valse, Opus 64, No. 1, Chopin, Miss Biggs; No. 7, song, ‘*Madaline,’’ White, Messrs, Ricker and Buckner. The 8. J. Musicale was entertained last week by Mrs. F. Thompson, No. 4147 Washing- ton avenue. The programme was as follows: Lutspiel overture, a plano duet; vocal solo, ‘*Semiramide;’’ cavotina, Haydn's Alle- gretto, piano solo; vocal solo, La Colombe;’’ Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven; vocal solo, ballad, ‘‘Sorrow;’’ ‘‘Spinning Song,’’ Lithoff; piano Gavotte, E minor; vocal solo, Brandiess; ‘‘Expectation,’’ Melnotte; „Spring Song, piano, Mendelssohn. The next entertainment will be at Mrs. Harrison’s residence, No. 8444 Park place. The concert under the auspices of the Epworth League will be given at the Union M. E. Church, corner of Garrison and Lucas avenues, to-morrow evening, and promises to be a very fine affair. The soloists include Mrs. Mayo-Rhodes, Miss Urilla McDearmon, Miss Fanny T. Stickney, Mr. Charles Humphreys and Mr. Henry Groffman. Mrs. Dixon and Mr. A. T. Epstein will act as ac- companists and Mr. J. S. Parker will preside at the organ. The following is the pro- gramme: 1. Grand Choeur’’ Mr. J. S. Parker. n . „Watson Mr. Henry Groffman. 3 8 Cavatina Raff b Weieniawski Miss Fannie Ines Stickney. reer eee eee „Donizetti rs. Mayo-Rhodes. 85 ** Last Rose of Summer“ varied. Dudley Buck ‘*Sicilian Mariner’s Hymn’’—varied.....Hesse Mr. J. S. Parker. Solo Mr. Charles Humphreys. **Love’s Sorrow’’ Harry Rowe Shelley Miss Urilla McDearmon. 8. Night in Venice“ Lucantoni Mrs. Mayo-Rhodes and Mr. Charles Humphreys. 9. Overture—* William Tell“ Rossini Mr. J. S. Parker. DIDN’T WORK THIS TIME. Law Books Not So Easy to Obtain as Bibles Are. The sanctimonious individual who so neatly swindled the St. Louis Christian Advocate, 1401 Lucas place, out of two valuable bibles on the 20th inst., bobs up againinto police no- tice. This time he appears as a learned lawyer, but will probably return to his cleri- cal garb, as his second disguise availed him naught. On the ist inst. he went to the office of the F. H. Thomas Law Book Co., 14 South Broadway, and ordered four books sent to his residence at 3029 Chestnut street, represent- ing himself as Charles L. Sherwood. The same evening Mr. Sherwood, who suspected the fraud as soon as his wife told him of the delivery, went to Thomas and balked the game. Sherwood then waited for the swindler to put claim the books, had probably taken alarm, notshowup. The discription of the man corresponds with that ofthe individual who posed as Truman A. Post at the office of the Christian Advocate and had two bibles sent to that gentleman’s residence at 3130 Locust street, andthen obtained the books before Mr. Post returned home, by going to the house, representing that a mistake had been made in delivering and carrying the plunder away. IT WAS HIS CLOTH. Mr. B. F. Meyers Identifies Goods Stolen by Wm. Clifton. Mr. B. F. Meyers, president of the Meyers- McNichol Tailoring.Oo., 615 Pine street, called atthe Four Courts late yesterday afternoon and identified the two pieces of pants goods found in the room of Wm. Clifton, alias George Graves, as property which was stolen from his establishment within the past week. Clifton was arrested Friday evening by Detectives Fitzgerald and Frese, who swore out a warrant charging him with steal- ing gloves from off the counter of a Fourth street furnishing house. A search of his room revealed twenty pieces of cloth, a part of whichis yet unclaimed. Olifton is an ex- convict and all around crook. His picture has been taken for the Rogues’ Gallery in Chief of Detectives Desmond’s office. Another warrant will be issued Monday. , Among the Venetians. VENICE, Ill., Jan. 24.—The contract of the Madison Construction Co. to build a $3,000 residence for Dr. C. S. Youree at Madison was executed yesterday. The doctor recently purchased 8742 feet on Third street fora site. Mayor Selb has purchased of Messrs. Knox & Smith 88 feet in Kerr’s addition at the corner of Third street and the Edwardsville Rock road. The price was $7 per foot. A little child of Frank Delmar died yester- day of scarlatina and was buried this after- noon at East St. Louis. Supervisor F. McCambridge has returned from the convention at Springfield. Wm. Weyh has returned from Bloomington, injured Madison, Wednesday night, is in a precarious condition, owing to fracture of the skull and rupture of blood vessels in the brain. Venice Legion, No. 6, S. K. of A., acted 728 5 E ite THE REPLY OF A RUNAWAY WIFE TO HER SORROWING HUSBAND. A Romantic Story Told in the Arrest of The touching poem, Gone With a Hand- somer Man, was illustrated in real life by three characters who assembled in the Third District Police Station last night and partly closed the last chapter to a very romantic love affair in lowlife. The parties were Wm. Krueger, the injured hus- band, Maguerite, his erring wife, and August Steppa, the handsomer man. The last two are behind the bars heavy with sorrow, while the husband enjoys the liberty of all outdoors with happiness ehough to u it. The story is a simple one and has often been repeated. Krueger was a frugal German laborer in North Germany and is about 40 years of age. Until seven years ago the charms of the fair sex or the pleasures of matrimony failed tomake an impression upon his heart but his fate was sealed when he crossed the path of the fair Marguerite, a pretty, dashing country girl, about 19 or 0 years of age, and he fell in love, She was fair, rosy cheeked, bright eyed, strong enough to do the work of the wife ofa man in his station, and, in fact, possessed all the charms and requirements the most exacting bachelor could wish, besides that most ntial in the lives of all married couples, a reciprocation of affection. They were married, and for five years lived quietly in the little hamlet. THEY CAME TO AMERICA. Stories of the riches to be found in America reached them and two years ago they landed in Castle Garden, with through tickets for the coal fields of Iumois. Krueger had friends there who promised him work on his arrival. He did find work in a short while, and took up his home in a little cabin. Though mar- ried five years he was not blessed with children and as his pretty wife had nothing to do but keep the cabin tidy, she found plenty of time on her hands, To relieve the monotony she sug- gested that a larger house de secured and as Krueger had been frugal and earned more than the average miner he had saved enough to fit up several rooms, which they rented to other miners. It was not long before the boarders in the house were the envied of the other miners, for to have the fair Marguerite cut the bread, serve the coffee and fix up the lunch in the morning was no small pleasure. The rooms were always full. THE TEMPTER APPEARS. Five months ago the temptercame. He did not announce himself as such, for he said his name was simply August Steppa of nowhere in particular, but it was a sorry day when he crossed the threshold to have his coffee poured out every morning and en- joy the smiles he saw throngh the thin veil of steam. Krueger, unconcious of the danger, walked away and earned his pay of $52 a month, while his wife with perfect management almiost covered the expenses with the receipts from ber boarders. In the meantime Marguerite’s and Steppa’s souls went out to each other, and the blind husband did not see the approaching climax. Steppa, by the way, was a big, brawny, hand- some curly hatred fellow, younger than Krueger, stronger in limb and much larger in physique. About one month agothe light dawned on Krueger when he returned home weary, stained with toil but eager for the cheery greeting he never failed to receive at his threshold. A DESERTED HOME. No one appeared. There was no fre in the kitchen stove. The house was vacant and chilly. A search failed to bring out the missing wife. Inquiring of the neighbors he learned that his pretty wife, dressed in her Sunday best, left the house soon after he went to work and when last seen was hov- ering about the depot. A trainfor St. Louis passed and she was missed after that. Then the true state of affairs dawned on him. Steppa was missing also. The next train bore the wronged husband toward this city after he had searched his house and found that his fickle spouse had taken with her inher flight $300 of their combined earnings, her trunk and all her belongings. He ar- rived here Dec. A and up toa few days ago wandered about the big city inquiring every- where for his missing wife. THE TEMPTER CAPTURED. After three weeks’ search he learned a man named Steppa was boarding at 2136 Franklin avenue and for almost a week he watched the house day and night with the aid of Officer Trojanowski of the Third District. His diligence was rewarded yesterday by seeing the long sought Steppa walk into the house. He was followed and arrested. It was learned ne had engaged board there four weeks ago, but never occu- pied his room. He left a trunk, however, and Krueger recognized it as his wite’s. Steppa was asked for dress of Mrs. Krueger, to give it and all that remained was to call on Steppa’s friends and ask them where he spent most of his time. Krueger learned it was at 616 Wash street and Officer Tro wski stationed himself in the doorway last night, having learned from the inmates of the rick- ety old structure that she was living there. _ THE ERRING WIFE ARRESTED. She made her appearance at about 8 o’clock last night and much to her surprise she was seized and escortedto the Third District Station, where band band why she left him she replied in German: „And why should I want to live with you? He pably she did not frighten her, her h _ = 4 N . . 4 } 7 4 4 8 1 1 Pa j receive q 2 N 2 140 ' . * * R 5 % 7 - 4 a. corp =" lon, and at a 4 2 tas 8 * . ‘s * Sed” > nee * * : ase „ ats * uJ ,. ° 1 Thy * * * w a + ** * ee ＋ * ai . — ae fo) . 2 4 Pe
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We have still an overstock of our$1 and $1.25 prints at 5 cents; 2 cases seersucker ginghams at 10 cents; 1 case | fans, in silk, satin, gauze and feathers, that we continue to sell at 30-inch printed zephyr cloth, very desirable fabric, only 10 cents; | our clearing sale price, 75¢ a piece. 200 patterns 36-inch American serges, only experts are able to tell i them from wool goods, 1234 cents; special assortment of 36-inch penangs for shirt waists at 15 cents; 20 cases Arnold’s 32-inch Indigo blue long cloth, quality Al, at 1234 cents; 10 cases A. F. C. zephyr ginghams, most lovely patterns ‘made, in any quality, at 1236 cents. , 37 cents a yard for 1891, the regular 45-cent cloth. We show 78 carefully selected extremely novel patterns, and many of them cannot be had in 30 days. These goods are all new goods. We know full well it is only January, but in Barr’s wash fabric de- partment ladies buy as freely asin June. The prices do it, Shoes Barr’s latest and best bargains. Ev- erybody invited to see the novelties in polka dotted ginghams, big dots and lit- We have received our first importation French Lyons-made black surahs. The color is perfect; soft to the touch; wear is guaranteed. We ask only the old prices, 75c to $1.75; full 22 inches wide, We are showing the first assortment of printed China silks. We are the owners of all the patterns shown by us, which makes them exclusive and very desirable. All at popular prices. 27-inch real Shanghai printed China silks. The balance of this lot will be on sale Monday at 75c; worth $1.25 to | $1.50. Silks. Read This. point, 8 inches, new patterns, 30 cents. The fash- deries. onable new black mull skirting, with hemstitch border, 45 inches deep, only $1.10 a yard. -A display of beautiful novelties in spring plaids, Barr's plain and fancy effects, to remain at the uniform Wool price of socents a yard, Will show all the latest Dress — shades in all-wool cashmeres; also a fine assort- Fabrics. ment of novelties. : SPECIAL—See Barr’s grand assortment of dress. fabrics at 25 cents a yard; some 40 inches wide, others a yard; plaids, stripes, etc. Choice this week of two of the lead- ing brands of household cotton at 10 cents a yard. Barr’s XL and Dwight’s Anchor either at 10 cents a yard. Cotton pillow slips, 22x36, at 15 cents 10-4 bleached Boston sheeting at 25 cents a yard. Cottons. A good sewed corset, well boned, side steels and double busk, in white, cream and black, an 85c corset for 48c. A splendid corset, long waist, Job double side steels and double busk, in cream and Purchase. drab, a $t corset for 67c. J. B. Corset, long waist, double. side steels, well boned (job lot), slightly damaged by water; a $1.50 corset for 750 each. P. D. Corsets—25 dozen slightly soiled P. D. corsets (a big bargain) which we will offer at less than half price, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 each; these are all the very finest qualities, BARR’S Prices Corsets. each. Art S@amped linen tidies in all the new designs, 5 cents each. 1 Linen trays, sramped and Embroideries. ted fringes, price 15 cents each. Stamped pillow shams on best quality muslin, price 20 cents a pair. Stamped bolster shams, 35 cents each. Silk fringes in all the different combinations, 35 cents per yard. Must close out all present stock. Reefer Jackets, $6,50 and $9; reefers for $3 and Children’s %4.50 each. Clothing Our entire stock of children’s Gretchen cloaks, Cheap. all the, newest designs, worth $7 to $14.50, all in this sale at $3.75 and $5 each. c Boys’ handsome cape overcoats, latest plaids and stripes, ages 6 to 12 years, worth up to $6, for $3.50 each. Boys’ suits, broken lots, 4 to 14 years, checks, stripes and plain materials; were $5 to $10.50; they go at $3.50, $4.50 and $6 per suit. Boys’ 3-piece dress and school suits, Scotch plaids and stripes and solid colors, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 years. Barr’s latest and best bargains. Boys’ veal calf button, sizes 11 to 5 1-2, for Reduced. $1.50. Ladies’ bright dongola button | boots, your size is there, $1.85. Ladies’ warm lined house slippers, only 85 cents. Ladies’ patent leather Oxford ties, only $2; and a lot of small sizes in ladies’ kid Oxford ties for a dollar a pair, brippe Curtains, N New line of sented China silks, 32 this week. inches wide, 85c yard. Japanese beaded Draperies, portieres, $2.75 each, Printed drapery, You'll take new designs, fast colors, 12 1-2¢ yard. Cushion art squares, 24x24 inches, 30c. Fancy dado shades, with spring rollers, complete, seven different Grip Quilts, Bargains as Cheap. Soon as Jou — A special in fine cream damask, two yards wide, for 85 cents a yard; you’d call it cheap at a dollar, Great Extra fine cream damask, two yards wide, ought to Linen to be ®ne-forty, for one dollar this week. Barr’s Bargains. celebrated banner napkins, snowdrop pattern, only $2adozen. Handsome broche border damask tow- els at 49 cents. Sixth, Olive and Locust. All-wool cloth wraps, beautifully braided, a $16 wrap, for $7 each. Fine all-wool cloth Newmar- kets, worth $15, for $7 each. Extra quality of fine all-wool cloth Newmarkets, were $22, now $10 each, 500 colored cloth jackets,warranted all wool, will be sold at less than half price, starting, $2, $3.75, $5 and $7.50 each. — Barr's latest and best bargains. sure to read them. Cheese cloth comforts, filled with best quality white batting, $2.50. Here is a bargain: Eagle white blan- kets, full 12-4, extra heavy, $4; worth $5. Another bargain: Homestead blankets, $7 goods for $5.75 pair. Colored mitchelline quilts, fast colors, $1.75 each. Royal British Quilts (blue and white, pink and white), fast colors, $3 each. Balt’s Gloves. Ladies’ fast black fleecy lined cotton hose, extra good quality, extra long, worth soc; bargain price, Barr’s 35. Ladies’ black cashmere hose, extra long, Hosiery double heels and toes, worth 65c; bargain price, Soc. Bar Ladies’ balbriggan ribbed vests, white, straw, gains. cream, low neck, ribbed arms; bargain price, 21c. Ladies’ plain balbriggan vests, high neck, long Sleeves, splendid quality; bargain price, Soc. Ladies’ white gossamer vests, high neck, long sleeves; high neck, short sleeves; bargain price, 47¢. Be 54-inch Union suitings in plaids and stripes, for ladies’ and children’s wraps, $2.50 goods for $1.25. 27-inch Union fancy cassimeres for boys’ suits, 50c goods for 25c. 24-inch fancy woven goods for soc. 27-inch French flannelette for ladies’ tea gowns, morning sacques and children’s wear, fast colors, cheap at 25c; only 15c. 27-inch cream white shaker flannel, unshrink- able, splendid for night gowns, only 1oc; worth 15¢. 27-inch dark and light plaid and striped outing cloth, regular 20c goods for 12 1-2c. Dress ' Flannels, « Clothe. Barr’s latest and best bargains: Fine 26-inch sateen umbrellas, gold cap, now, $1.00, Fine 28-inch sateen umbrellas, gold cap, new, $1,25. 30-inch Gloria silk umbrellas, silver crook handles, 51. 50. 24-inch gingham umbrellas for school children, Soc. 24-inch alpaca umbrellas for school children, $1.00. striped velveteens, 85c Umbrellas, Four-button tan and brown kid 8 0c. Four and six-button black kid gloves, 85c. Ladies’ lined kid gloves, worth $1.75, goc. Six-button Biarritz suede gloves, gac. Headquarters for ladies’, men’s and children’s gloves of all kinds. Barr’s latest and best bargains. None to equal them, Stripe India lawns, very cheap, 9 cents; satin plaid nainsooks, 10 cents; cream Yeddo crepe, a beautiful dress fabric and very cheap, 15 cents; sheer plaid Persian mulls, a bargain, 17 cents; 40 inch black apron India linen, with lace border, a novelty, 25 cents. SS Fast black farmer satin skirts, pleated ruffle, a $1.35 skirt for 90c each. Fast black farmer satin skirt, fine pleated ruffle, a $2.00 skirt for $1.25 each. Ladies’ black alpaca’ skirt, pleated ruffle, a $2.25 skirt for $1.75 each. Also a special, ladies’ muslin M. H. gowns, tucked yoke, cambric ruffle on neck and sleeves, at 50 cents, and ladies’ pompadour embroidered chemise, neat edge around neck and sleeves, also at 50 cents. Men’s Men’s natural wool shirts and draw- ers, $1.15 each; cut down from $1.50. Wear Men’s jersey ribbed wool shirts in ; white and red, light weight, $1 each; cut down from $1.50. Men’s very fine tan cashmere shirts and drawers, light weight, $1.50 each; cut down from $1.50. Men’s dogskin and caster buck gloves, $1 a pair; cut down from $1.50, Barr's 3 line of carved vegetable ivory buttons, in mixed colors, only 6c a dozen; Buttons. worth 12c. Flat, plain top, vegetable ivory button, all colors, at 5c a dozen; worth loc. Fancy metal buttons, steel points, all colors, 17¢ a dozen; regular price, 25c. Large size to match, 29c; worth Goc. Ladies’ Black Skirts go Cheap. These are all extra big reductions. 55 genuine Persian lamb capes, a $12 cape, for $8. Fur Capes—alaska sable, wool seal, mink, krummer, seal and monkey capes will posi- tively be sold at less than cost. ioo black and colored cashmere suits at $9 each. 80 handsome plaid suits, fine goods and very styl- ishly made, at $15 each. 2 and 3-inch hand-made Torchon and Medici laces, worth 10 and 15 cents a yard, for 5 cents a yard. Colored applique gimps, cheap at $1, to sell, 85 cents. Black corded gimp braids, worth 60 and 75 cents, to sell, 50 cents. Colored silk passementeries, worth 75 cents, to sell, 49 cents. Black silk Russian drapery nets, 45 inches wide, $1.25. Handsomely embroidered mull ties, worth acc, to sell at 9 cents each. Barr’s Laces. Barr’s latest and best bargains: ooo imported fruit baskets, majolica House centers, 25 cents each. 500 large size palm dinner baskets, Furnishings. Page worth 40 and 50 cents, now 20 cents. 500 decorated cups, saucers and plates, per set of 3 pieces, 16 cents. 100 photograph screens, hand decorated, 75 cents; reduced 1 1 pion from $1.50. 3 RICES Sacrifice Table at foot of grand central stairway. Several thousand short pieces, odds and ends and remnants of goods 1 suitable for fancy work, embroidered squares, fancy silks, fancy velvets and plushes, beaded and embroidered nets, silks, @ C 4 cloths, lovely velvet pieces large enough for opera wraps; pieces for sofa pillows, large and small cushions, fancy mats, bags q LASHED. = the thousand and one uses short ends may be put to. Some Persian silk pieces that would be lovely for lining fancy ON THE ‘ : ags. ° at is 38-inch black and white all-wool suiting in plaids fe re ad th 8 Mm. Elegant fancy ribbons for neck wear, from toc per yard upwards, Nos. 16 all-silk faille ribbon, with satin edge, all colors and black, 24c per yard. Nos. 22 all-silk moire ribbon, with satin edge, all colors, 29c per yard. Nos. 12 all-silk, satin and gros grain ribbon, all colors, 20c per yard. 11- inch all-silk faille sash ribbon, black only, oc per yard. and stripes, 60 cents. ~36-inch black all-weol ‘Hen- Barr’s _ rietta, new designs, in stripes and plaids, 75 cents. Black We have just opened a case 4o-inch black and Dress white silk and wool pongees in beautiful effects, 95 Fabrics. cents. 46-inch black and white camelette, beautiful styles in plaids and checks, at 50 cents. New styles in 34-inch black and white Saxony suiting, a new material, 25 cents. Se Beautiful colored and embroidered laces. Everything on table goes at 5 cents on the dollar; v dollar's worth for Fc. DOLLAR. | * ‘ 1 * pe 7 * . N 4 * “ _ ; * * ‘ ‘ ’ 33 J ; — 4 : . +» . nne . : — — —.——..ę᷑ͥꝙ F⅛mͤ—D — ä gʃᷣ : — —- —— —-—-—ᷣ—ᷣ— ꝛͤgʒͤn — ⏑ͤDI—5—ùꝶ3— 6Ü— k — — CC ttt — nat the THE RAILROAD WORLD. THE NORTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION AND THE DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC. ' Western Lines OComplaining—The Atch- ison’s Victory—The Canadian Pacific Dissatisfled— Heavy Shippers Charged With Bribing Weighmasters. Onrcaco, III., Jan. 24,—Chairmen Finley, Midgley and Donald of the Northwestern Passenger Pool Association made their first order to-day for diversionof traffic. The first order was on the Wisconsin Oentral and directed Trafic Manager Barlow, beginning to-day, to take no more East-bound emi- grant business, but turn it all overtothe Northwestern and Burlington & Northern. None of the lines know the totals of the November and December traffic on which the order was based. Traffic Mana- ger Barlow says he will live up to the agree- ment and obey the injunction, but upon his complaint Chairman ‘Finley has called a meeting for Wednesday to discuss the order. The chairman issued an order to Commis- sioner Armour of the trunk lines, instruct- ing him to so route the West-bound emigrant trafic that the Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City should get $3,400 revenue from it. the Northwestern, $7,600; the Burlington & Northern, $5,000, and the Albert Lea, $1,500, this tram to be divided at once. The order on the Wisconsin Central was made owing to the large business given it by the Emigration Agency of A. E. Johnson & Co. WESTERN LINES COMPLAINING. * some ot the Western lines propose to Central Trafic and trunk unes on the notification of the latter that they would not allow the Western lines to pay commission in their ter- ritory after Feb. 1. The main cause of com - t is that the Central TraMc and trunk Sy refuse to allow the Western lines to pay / Comprission in territory which will have to . Ff reached by crossing any part of Central Traf- fic or trunk unes territory. The penalty is a on the offending road. The matter . be brought up at the next meéting of the Western Passenger Association, and it is * — — will be devised to outwit the * 2 order. Pa THE ATCHISON’S VICTORY. The Atchison has won in its controversy with © Finley in regard to the re- demption of the 88,000 miles of Atchison Mileage bought from nd and presented for irmar The A for the association to discuss and decide. The question now reverts to the re- demption of the mileage. The Atchison claims that most of it was obtained on forged orders and that inno event need it be re- deemed onthe ground that itis disturbing business, for the Rock Island officials have Sworn out an affidavit that full tariff rates were paid for it; there being no cut rate there could consequently be no disturbance of business, q THE CANADIAN PACIFIC. President Van Horne of the Canadian Pa- cific is in the city to look after the interests of that road at next Monday’s meeting of the Commissioners of the Western Traffic Associa- tion. His road is one ofthe most prominent in the Trans-Continental Association, and he isnot at all satisfied with the change by which Mr. Vining supplants Mr. Smith as chairman of that association. The change was made without his assent and he wants to know how the Canadian PacifiCc is to be treated under Mr. Vining. Thereis a surprising difference of opinion in regard tothe agreement. One of the men most prominent in framing it tolda Rallway Press Bureau reporter that it was effective at the close of the New York meet- ing.- Another assured him that it would only be effective when all the members of the existing association signed it. President Eagan of the Kansas City road said to-day that he had just received a mes- sage from St. Paul saying there was no en- dence that he had been indicted by the Federal Grand-jury. — The Erie Strike Settled. CurcaGco, III., Jan. 24.—General Manager Tucker of the Chicago & Erie has just an- nounceda settlement of the strike on that road. By the terms of the agreement Train Dispatcher Scott is not to be reinstated or re - employed, but all other conductors are to be allowed to resume work. The conductors | requested the dismissal of one man, but as he had yoluntarily resigned before the prop- osition reached the Chicago officials no action was necessary. The settlement of the trouble was reached about 1 o’clock to-day. General Manager Tucker said the strike was wholly due to the men being misinformed as tothe intentions of the company. Pledges have been given by the company not to dis- charge any of the em es except for cause, as in the case of Scott. © fact of any of the men being members of any labor organiza- tion is not to prejudice them in the eyes of the company. Orders were issued from headquarters at noon to notify all train crews toreport for work at once, and the officials expect to have the entire road in full running order by to- * the manifestations of sympathy made by the citizens of Huntington with the strikers, Charged With Bribing Weighmasters. OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 24.—Supt. Carman of the Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau, headquarters at Chicago, has been in the city for a day or two working in conjunction with the agent of the Omaha district investigating alleged bribery. He claims that in Kansas City, Chicago, Omaha and other places he has secured proof that numbers of heavy shippers have made a practice of bribing weighmasters to return false weights for some months past. For example, a shipper would loadacar to 40,000 pounds, bribe the weighmaster to return 30,000 pounds and thus defraud the railway. In the Omaha district, including Lincoln, Omaha, South Omaha and Sioux City, fifteen shippers and six weighmasters have been notified to appear before the Federal Grand- jury. Twelve ofthese shippers and four of these weighmasters are in this city. A Consolidation of Terminals. CAIRO, III., Jan, 24.—A report is confidently given out in railroad circles here that within less than sixty days the Iron Mountain and Cotton Belt terminals here will be consoli- dated and operated from one office and by one setofmen. Thereis but one matter at issue between President Fordyce of the latter and Traffic Manager Leeds of the former. President Fordyce objects toan equal division of the business, because his road does fully twice as much now asthe Iron Mountain at this point. The consolidation will enable the Iron Mountain to abandon its incline at Bird’s Point, Mo., which has been a source of heavy expense to the company as the river constantly threatens its destruction. It will also bea great saving to the Cotton Belt in the matter of transfer expenses, for it has hitherto paid the Illinois Central Co. $5 for every loaded car brought intothis city from Bird’s Point, and the average has been in the neighborhood of 100 per day. Sioux City’s New Bridge. Srowx Orrr. Io., Jan. 2%4.—Mayor Palmer will go to New York early next week to make arrangements for capital forthe building of another bridge across the Missouri River at this place. Some months ago the Pacific „„ gp emeen greta @ combina- tion railroad d wagon bridge, but the troubles into which the road has fallen ne- cessitated the suspension of work. It has been shown that the bridge will pay good in- terest on the investment, and the work wil be pushed as fast as possible. not. Committeemen E. O. Alexander and John Quinn were delegated to wait upon President Nettleton at Kansas City. The President gave them the assurance that the claim would be investigated and that they should receive as high salaries as any road entering Memphis, A General Rate War Looked For. CINCINNATI, O., Jan. 24.—The Queen & Cres- cent has dropped from $21.20 to $18.50 in its passenger rate from Cincinnati to Jackson- ville, Fla. This cuts below the late Louisville & Nashville cut. Aresponse is expected from the Louisville & Nashville and railroad men here look for a general war of rates. THE WORKS OF LEVI CHUBBUCK. How They Impressed a Critic in the Me- 7 tropolis. The following is taken from the New York Sun: A bill has been introduced into the Missouri Senate providing for a State Board of Immi- gration, to be placed under the charge of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State Labor Commissioner is said to be the author of the bill. Its most resolute adversary is the Hon. Levi Chubbuck, Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture. He thinks that his agricult- ural reports ought not to be supplanted by reports of the Board of Immigration. He believes himself able to do justice with his pen tothe resources of Missouri, and he doesn’t want his specialty to be interfered with or his office minified. Some of his jealous rivals, persons who grub for statistics in a dull and spiritless fashion, assert that Levi’s reports are not collections offacts, but of pretty fictions, These envi- ous persons are publishing selections from his reports with a view of discrediting his, capacity as a hunter of thought-food for grangers. These selections reveal in the hitherto unknown Levi Chubbuck a most phical if discur - „Wo care not for love while we ha We know not of love till "tis lost; We its treasures droad hand the ultimate cost. ful forest birds, and did not disdain to warble to them and for them her sweetest melodies. To them she gave free open-air concerts, to which they flocked joyously, matching note with note, until the great artist owned herself defeated.“ Chubbuck is no slouch, soto speak, when he jumps intohistory. See how brings Rome and the ancient Britons before the wondering farmers of Missouri: ‘*Embellished with fountains of curious art and the captive masterpieces of Grecian sculpture, adorned with pillar, arch and coliseum, and splendid with massive marble palaces and temples, the Roman capital was the fitly majestic seat of universal em- pire. Eventhe ruins ofits olden ficence are to-day most impressive monuments of human great- ness. The naval supremacy of Rome opened every harbor to its commerce, Trade followed conquest. The products of every land supplied the wants and juxuries of the imperial city. Rome was then the commercial metropolis of the world. ‘* Afar off in the northern ocean there lay an island inhabited by half-clad savages. Its partial subjuga- tion by Cesar had made it imperfectly known at Reme. The obscure isle was deemed too insignificant to excite even a Roman ambition to complete con- quest, Had it then been foretold that in future con- turies a humble hamlet in the far distant and scarcely known island would surpass the commercial great- ness of Rome, the proud metropolis would have re- garded the prophecy as too wild a fiction for even the imagination of a poet to conceive. But the lapse of ages has fullfilled the improbable pr 8 We like him best, however, in his pastoral vein. His ‘‘Two Pictures of Farm Life,’’ from the report of 1888-89, is enough to bring immigrants into Missouri by the hundred . Who would not be a Missouri splendid as an opera ballet and as jolly as an opera peasant? The canvas is large, but it will repay e : dawn our prosperous friend from refreshing slumber, and rouses his b the wall f 7 Re Hat Hl | i i * * bs 9 a - * 8 & ip 2 * — — © i comfortable house, supplied with roosting scaffold, nest boxes, feeding and drinking troughs. His at- tention next is directed to his hog pen. Huge Berk- shires and Poland Chinas lie lezily about the fatten- ing pen, toe full to care for the yellow ears of corn that strew the ground. They will average 300 pounds. On his way to the corn fleld, where he expects to find a covey of birds, he passes through the meadow and looks with pride and pleasure upon his Southdown and Cotswold sheep, perfect beauties, who are nib- bling timothy and clover and sportively frisk about as their kind master calls them, whose voice they know full well, for once a week he gives them salt. This is good; but better remains behind, Leaving the Southdowns nibbling timothy and clover, and sportively frisking;the kind master ‘‘on his way to the flelds stops at one of the large ponds, a spring pond,to which no animal has had access. Here his hands are busy thering ice.’’ The size of the farm on ch there are such varieties of climate that in one field the Southdowns and Cotswolds are nibbling clover while further on the men are gathering ice may be imag- ined. Ohubbuck’s enemies deny that there is any such farm in the State. But what of it? Will not immigrants be attracted by the pros- pect of making ice and making hay at the same time? Cannot a Secretary of Agricul- the same vein as William Morris: „Folke say 4 wizard to a Northern king At Christmas tide such wondrous things did show, si 44 12 1155 Hi Ap ~ pha i 4 ing . g — n r r Lf t . 2 1 . 7 * Pes i N 7 . 8 5 1 > * ae 4 sitting on his coal wagon at Seventeenth and Clark avenue about 2:30°o’clock yesterday afternoon. 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Once a Year, Going Over of Stock. No Jobs, No Fakes. Men’s French Calf Lace and Congress, double sole, tipped, hand-sewed, Reduced from $6.50 to $5.50 Men’s Porpoise Lace Bals, double sole, French toe, hand-sewed, single sole hand-sewed wed Men's Calf Lace Bals, Men’s Patent Leather Congress, s Men’s Patent Leather Con — Men's Patent Leather But Reduced trom Men's Burt & Mears’ French Calf, Button, Lace and Congress, eee and uced from Men’s Banister’s French Calf, Button, Lace and Congress, cork soles, Reduced from Men’ . — 2 s American Calf Lace Bals, tipped, cork soles, machine- lain and tipped toe, ea ightly damaged, otis 5, $6 and $7 Shoes.. ed, 6 and 57 Shoes — — Men's Calf Foxed Button, tase and 4 — tipped and plain toe, Men's Velvet Embroidered Slippers 5 ** assorted colors Ladies French Kid Button, hand-turns, oe XV. heels. 5 9 from Ladies’ French Kid Button, hand- welts, * — 8 Straight Goat Foxed, Mat Men’s Alligator Sl Reduced from Reduced from $3.00, $2.50, uced from patent leather tipped, hand-sewed welts, educed from Ladies’ Cork Sole Straight Goat Foxed 00 10 Button, and ti gle i Reduced from camara — Dongola Kid Button, hand-turns, opera and common = Patent Leather Foxed, Mat Kid-Top Button Ladies’ Straight Goat Foxed, Kangaroo-Top Burton. Waukenphast, plain ipped toe educed from Ladies’ ant ete Goat Button, common sense and opera, double and sin- Reduced from Ladies d Foxed Cloth-Top Button, patent leather tipped. Reduced from duced from Reduced from Reduced from Reduced from patent leather Reduced from pe PATRONS’ ANNUAL BENEFIT S Strictly Legitimate. Regular Goods Really Reduced. =LIST OF REDUCTIONS A Stock of Men’s Shoes That Can’t Be Beat for Style, Quality and Real Cheapness. Ladies’ Calf Foxed Button, plain toe and low heels Ladies’ Patent Leather Vamp Silk-Back Oxford Ties, Louis XV 94 Ladies’ Tan and Gray Suede, Ribbon Braided Vamp, Oxford Ties, Louis 6.00 7.00 8.00 7.00 to XV. heels a 8 5.00 Down to doc -O Misses’ Kid Misses’ Kid 3.00 2.75 | Ladies’ Bronze, Beaded Vamp, One-Strap Slippers, Louis XV. hee Ladies’ French Kid, Beaded Vamp, One-Strap Slippers, Louis XV. heels, Ladies’ Bronze Vamp Silk-Back Oxford Ties, Louis XV. heels, Ladies’ Tan and Black Undressed Kid Slippers, mixed lot, Reduced from $4.00 and Ladies’ French Kid, Patent Leather eee Cloth-Top, Ladies’ French Kid Beaded Vam Ladies’ Bronze and French Kid Ladies’ Patent Leather Vamp, Kid or Cloth Quarter, Oxford Ties, Ladies’ French Kid O Ladies’ Bright Dongo Misses’ Kid Oxford Ties and Low-Cut Button.. 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Fourth ＋ 718 Olive St., 124 Olive St. CITY NEWS. Dr. E. C. Chase, Corner of 9th and Olive streets.Set of teeth, 38 — — PRIVATE matters skillfully treated and medi elnes furnished. Dr. Dinsbeer, 814 Pine st. FAST MAIL SERVICE. An Organized Effort to Put Fast Trains on the Southern Roads. The Postal Committee of the Merchants’ Exchange, composed of Messrs. D. C. Ball, O. L. Whitelaw and A. Proskauer, is taking an active interest in the fast mail movement, and with the combined efforts of the Mer- chants’ Exchange, Mercantile Club and Post- master Harlow, St. Louis will probably get better mail service to Southern points than she now enjoys. The time between St. Louis and New Orleans has now been reduced to 28½% hours, but in almost every other direction to the south of east and west, the mail service is in need of material improvement. While Mobile is nearer by rail than New Orleans is, the time required to reach the former city from St. Louis is several hours more, and the same may be said of the time made between St. Louis and other large cities in the South. It seems to me,’’ said Mr. Ball yesterday, ‘‘that St. Louis should have a fast mail service to the South and Southwest and Southeast, as well as to New York and Kansas City.“ Mr. Ball thought it unwise to anticipate the work of his committee, but it is evident from the above remark and from the fact that the committee has held several meetings of late with Postmaster Harlow and certain railroad officials and also from the fact that the Postal Committee of the Mercantile Club is working in the same direc- tion, that an organized effort on the part of several influential bodiesis being made to secure fast mail trains on several St. Louis rafiroads running into Arkansas, Texas, Miss- issippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Ken- tucky and Tennessee. Lors of money made on lots in Denverside. Chat About Clubs. The Robert Emmet Dramatic Club. lately organized in St. Lawrence O’Toole’s Parish, will present the ‘‘Confederate Spy, a mili- tary drama in five acts, on St. Patrick’s night, The Germania Turnverein will have its an- nual masquerade balland supper to-night at the Carondelet Turner Hall. The Pickets’ Club will give their second grand masquerade reception at Easton Ave- nue Hall, Saturday night, Feb. 14. The Germania Club is figuring ona new club-house site. | The West St. Louis Liederkranz, composed of well known Germans, gave its annual masque ball, reception and supper last night at the West St. Louis Turner Hall. A young men’s club is soon to be organized by the young people of the Union Congrega- tional Church. It will be similar tothe one organized by the Pilgrim Church people. The . M. H. Charity Society will have its grand annual charity ball at the Concordia Turner Hall. The proceeds will be used for the benefit of poor and sick Hebrews. The Western Musical Improvement Club will give its first concert at Memorial Hall next Thursday night. The Arctic Club celebrated its fifth anntuer- sary last night with a masque ball and supper atthe Social Turner Hall, Thirteenth and Monroe streets. St. Joseph's Lyceum is preparing for an en- tertainment to be given early in February, at the School Hall, Eleventh and Cass avenue. The Paragon, one of the best-known society clubs in South St. Louis, will give its annual masque ball, Saturday night, Feb. 7, at the South St. Louis Turner Hall. The annual meeting of the P. A. T. Club will be held this afternoon for the election of of- cers. The Irene Club gave a very pleasant enter- tainment and masque ball last night at st. Patrick’s Hall. The Philomathian Society will give an en- tertainment and dramatic exhibition at the Exposition Hall about Easter. A new social society, composed of young Hebrew ladiesand gentlemen from the South and West Ends, has been formed and several meetings have been held. The name chosen is Atheneum and the officers are 8. L. Bau- man, President; Marcus Eiseman, Vice-Pres!i- dent; Louis C. Meridner, Secretary. Some fifty of the best amateur and profes- gional vocalists have organized the St. Louis Glee Club, the object of which is the — are 6 unt, instead of two or three THE WINNING SIRES. INTERESTING DATA CONCERNING IX - PORTED THOROUGHBRED STALLIONS. Prices Paid for Some of the Famous Ones— Old-Time Pools—Racing Under Difficul- ties at New Orleans—Results at Glou- cester and Guttenburg. LEXINGTON, Ky., Jan. 24.—The purchase of Ossian in England by James B. Ferguson for importation to this country, where he will be used as the chief stallion at Kingston Stud, recalls to mind other great horses that have crossed the big pond to earn distinction as stallions in America. Some of the importa- tions brought to this country were secured at a bargain and later on proved great successes, Gordon, Tranby and Sarpedon in the old days, and Prince Charlie, Speculator, Bonnie Scotland, Glen Athol, Billet, King Ban and Phaeton in recent years being notable exam- ples. The success, however, of Diomed,Glen- coe, Leamington, Rayon d' Or, St. Blaise and other fancy- priced horses goes.to prove that a breeder takes little risk when he buys a good horse, while a cheap one is always a source of great anxiety. The table below gives a list of the most costly horses imported from En- gland, Australia and France into Amer- ica in the last 100 years. Several stallions classed as imported, such as Glenelg, that have sold in this cquntry for long prices, are not included in the table, as they reached these shores in utero, while others like Rossington and Australian sold for good sums here, but cost far from fancy prices on the other side. Looking carefully over the tablethe fact is readily suggested that while some good horses according to the English and French estima- tion have been brought to America, other countries have paid higher prices for stallions than we have and yet, remarkable to state, a comparison shows racing has proved more successful in this land than in any other country on the face of the earth, in a like period of time since its inception. This fact can only be attributed tothe quality of native American breeds of mares, as English stallions, that breeders of other countries would not allow to have stall room in their establishments, let alone pay expenses necessary to importing them, have proved successes here. These horses have fortunate- ly struck the right kind of mares, and thus made their way to fame, the breeder in his effort to boom his stallion evidently fearing forgetfulness as tothe merits of the dam of the performer. While English horses have in many instances proved great successes, others from the same land have been failures and a resume of the running guides after all, bears out the statement of the noted Nelson Dudley that a foreign race horse might prove a successful stallion here, but a great American race horse was certain to sire phenomenal per- formers. On his judgment, passed after years of observation, the late Robert Alexan- der bought Lexington, who stands alone in American thoroughbred history, having only one counterpart, Hambletonian, among trot- ting sires. Name Price. Nam 835,000 Blue Gown 20, ea) 000) 16, 880 Priam 15. 880 Ainderby 15, oun Darbin 15,000'Loughsborough . r Modred lan Price. (died 825,0 Leviathan Ossora Stonehenge strachino .... Hampton Court. oe Kin ] Kyrie Daly Buckden Bairownie 13 M . Pickwick . scythi The lil-Used In the notice of Pool-seller Frank Rom- mell’s death, now going the roundsof the papers, is attached the statement that he sold more and higher pools than any other man in America, barring only Cathcart of the old Louisville Exchange. Such is not true, as the biggest pool ever sold in America was knocked down by the late Dr. Underwood, originator of the auction pool system of bet- ting on horse races. The pool in question was soldon the Saratoga Stakes at Saratoga in 1866, and amounted to $15,000. Ruth- less, the favorite, brought $7,500 in this pool and in the race was left at the post, Red- wing, who sold for $1,500, winning. The noted sporting man, Henry Colton, bought Ruthless in this famous pool, while Barnard, afterward of the McDaniel confederacy, held the winning ticket on Redwing. The largest ticket ever sold by any other man was a 811,000 pool on the Saratoga Cup race of 1875, which resulted in the historic dead heat between Preakness and Springbok. In that pool the latter brought $4,500, while the former only sold for $315. The late Robert Cathcart was the auctioneer on this occasion. The Iriquois Hunting and Riding Club, the swell racing organization here, has about concluded to have a week’s sporting next days’ events for yearlings, one a quarter ofa mile, and the other a dash of three furlongs. It is thought such stakes will call forth fully half a hundred entries, and prove among the most sensational races of the year. While many breeders do not take kindly to racing yearlings, the system has many followers who cite the records of the trotting horse to substantiate their claim that slight training when so young has not injured colts that have afterwards proven to be stars onthe trotting turf. The intro- duction of such races are new, but the Iroquois Club has given them their first start toward popularity,and in a few years they bid fair to become one of the attractions at most of the fall meetings in the West. Imp. St. Blaise, Fiddlesticks, imp. The III - Used and Magnetizer, the stallions of the Nursery Stud, will not be allowed to do stud service by the late Hon. August Belmont’s heirs outside of the Nursery Stud establish- ment. The demand for the services ofthe former is very great, applications coming in even from a point as far west as California. The l- Used, however, is getting advanced in years, and his services cannot now be too severely taxed, while neither Fiddlesticks nor Magnetizer are in much favor with the man- agement of this great stud. This, therefore, leaves Potomac’s sire to do the bulk of the season’s work at the Nursery, hence his withdrawal as well as the other horses owned by these gentlemen, from the list of stallions seeking the patronage of the breeding public. The late Mr. Belmont had intended Prince Royal to be one of his stallions when that good horse’s racing career was ended, but the banker’s death, of course, forced that performer on the market with the other members ofthis great racing stable. There were many peculiarities about the deceased banker. When he purchased St. Blaise, upon that horse’s arrival in America, a friend wrote the deceased millionaire asking foracomplimentary season to that horse. In reply, Mr. Belmont said he had announced his horse’s price and he would be compelled to exact money for his services. If the same man had wanted a favor, in other words a loan for the sum namea on account of friendship, the de- ceased banker would probably have accom- modated him without security, as he did hun- dreds of others in his time, but to charge one man $250 to breed amare to his stallion and another one nothing did not conform to his idea of business affairs. Though frequently placing bets on other people’s horses, Mr. Belmont would never do so until satisfied by the horse’s owner that he, the owner, had backed him all that he had desired to do, then he would sailin and frequently bet quite a sum of money, often more than the owner did himself. Inthe race now known as the Excelsior Stakes at Saratoga some yearsago Mr. Belmont started a good filly called Finesse, and, with the addition of Hamburg and Chillicothe, the race promised to be a great one. Athen unknown horse by the name of Frogtown was alsoa probable starter, and a few days before the race he ran a fast trial, up to that time the best work ever done at Saratoga ata mile with shoes on. The people who controlled the horse thought they alone were aware of his startling work, but Mr, Belmont’s then trainer, Jacob Pincus, saw the move and noted the time. The day before the race Mr. Belmont went to him to canvass the situation,and Pincus told him Finesse had a good chance to beat Hamburg and Chilli- cothe, ‘‘but,’’ added the astute trainer, ‘‘not that unknown Western Whirlwind,’’ ‘‘Why,’ said the usually silent Jacob, he will walk home.’’ Mr. Belmont seemed sur- prised, but said nothing, and that night strolled into the pool-room as he was wont to do, but it was to be noticed that he seemed more interested in the entries to the races than usual. The first pool on the stake in uestion was soon sold and in an $1,800 ticket, Frogtown brought $35. The plungers were divided as to favoritesand the betting waxed hot, poolafter pool amounting into thousands being knocked down, but each time Frogtown, who always sold last of all, was reached no one seemed interested in him save a wiry, shrewd looking Kentucky gen- tleman who quietly bought every pool. Finally the latter turned to go away and Mr. Belmont accosted him, inquiring if he had bought all the pools he wanted. An an- swer in the affirmative brought out the re- mark from Mr. Belmont that Jacob had told him that colt would win, and from that time every Frogtown pool fell tothe banker’s bid. The race was run the next day in spite of a hard rain which nearly caused a post- ponement, but Frogtown proved he liked the mud as wel as a dry track by leading from start to and winning as he pleased. It is probable that Mr. Belmont won more out- side money on this race than any one ever} won by horse he owned, and with the ne Ken owner he literally divided the pool box. Frogtown afterward once held the record for both a mile and three-quarters sud ed ace — K rolls heh and later, in the Along in June it is the inten: | nerits as stakes to be decided at | that THE LAST WEE K Of the greatest Reduction Sale on record. Fine Shoes and Slippers at much less We had to unload in order to make room for ence, when we advertise a Reduction Sale, you know that we usiness, and testify your appreciation by swelling the number that call and secure some of our bargains. You should replenish your wardrobe with enough of phers to last you at least for a year at such figures. Call early and RE ID '' S than it costs to manufacture them. a Sa mean Shoes and Slip get the first pic Open until 6:30 p. m. CHICHESTER'S FVS RED Cross güne 0. in stamps — 2 rs ti pe 1 Name Paper. Bo by } 1 — 3 524 . FREE! normal, healthy condition. This medicine that prevents deafness, loss of taste and smell and restores them. We invite those to come whom the physicians have failed to cure, Catarrh Cure’’ is all we claim. Don’t delay. Sent by mail. For sale by druggists. — having been one of the most wonderful sires of his time. A Kentucky breeder has placed in the hands of trainer John Clay of the Himyar Stables, the well-engaged youngster, Sir Thomas, bay colt, 3 years, by Himyar; dam Floss, by imported Mortimer, granddam Hindoo’s dam and Gila Frown filly, 2 years, by Himyar;dam Maud L., by Bertram. The former is the im- age of his noted sire, while the latter is a filly of much quality and is certain to race well. Both belong to a priyate breeder, whoalways has a colt or so in training, but prefers, for reasons best known to himself, to run them in the colors of other people. John E. Madden will have quite a strong stable in training in the West this season as the following list shows: Experience, b. c., 4, by imp. Prince Charlle—Myralia; Portlaw, ch. g., 4, by Onondago—Bettie M.; Dundee, D. ., 8, by imp. The Rake—imp. Flora Mac- donald; Bold Deceiver, ch. c., 2, by imp. De- celver— Katie Bowling; Gen. Caldwell, Dr. C., 8, by Duke of Montrose—Nettie; Perblase, ch. c., 2, by imp. St. Blaise—Perhaps; Wanthrift, ch. c.,2, by Spendthrift—Wanda: Chestnut filly, 2, by imp. Glengarry— Minnie K., by Balinkeel; Chestnut filly, 2, by Spendthrift— Venturia, dam of Hattie Carlisle. All the horses mentioned above are now quar- tered at the Kentucky association track, where they will remain until the opening of the spring meeting here, though one or two may be sent South to fill earlierengagements. After the racing is over here, they will goto Louisville, Latonia, Washington Park, Chi- cago and St. Paul, then probably East to race till cold weather sets in. Dundee has im- proved in every way and promises to be one of the wonders of the coming season, while the 2-year-olds are a superb collection, and from out of their number promise to come several bread-winners. Ed. Graves, of this city, has leased of Col. Hart Gibson, Ingleside Stud, the running qualities of 1891 of the good a · year · old colt the Katser, by Imp. Pizarro, dam Blomida, Auto- crat’sdam. The Kaiser is engaged in several big derbies and also in other rich stakes, and is believed to, be a race horse of the first water. Last season out of five starts, he won once, but this record is claimed to be no cri- terion of his powers, as he is credited with being off nearly the whole of the year. AT NEW ORLEANS. NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 24.—It has been a week of cold days and there came very near being no winter meeting. The public knowl. edge is so accurate here that the books have been getting the worst of it right along. Last Saturday the number of books narrowed down to two and one of them has since sus- pended. That would virtually have ended the racing, but Marcus Cartwright and Hor- ace Argo guaranteed the club $400 a day for the betting privileges and it was decided to go on, although the club loses money at that. A regular pool-room has been put up at the track, Eastern races are and bets on those events taken and an active op- Saturdays until 10:80. COME AT ONCE. We will give a free treatment with ‘‘Mead’s Catarrh Cure, and you will see that it reaches and treats every gland, restoring them toa Price 75 cents. THE MEAD REMEDY (CO., 12th and Olive Streets, 411 NORTH BROADWAY. nd Gold pers. are — 2 ty 4 n Fee Co. latter, hy rete Erni FREE! is the only thing yet discovered in In three days you will know that ‘‘Mead’s St. Louis. best. The books are still confident and hope for the silver lining. About thirty horses left here for Hot Springs, but the stables were spoken for at once and there are plenty of horses here. Wyndam Walden, Mr. John A. Morris’ trainer, will be here ina few days and accompany Mr. Morris tothe Texas stock farm to pick out the most prom- ising 2-year-olds and look at Cayuga. The latter may race this year and is saidto bea greatly improved horse. First race, selling, purse $125, for non- winners since Oct. 27, maiden allowances, five furlongs—Snip 93, Keith, 20 to 1; Ivanhoe 9%, Burlingame, 6 ag Sullross 101, Pereinson, 8 to 6; Edward Everett 108, Rhodes, 20 to 1; Jim Reed 108, Hoggett, 30 to 1; Benton 108, West, 1 to 1; School Girl 109, Gritün, 6 to 5; Select Knight 111, Jackson, 20 to 1. Select Knight was vi- dently a bottled up good thing and the public in its ignorance was left to play School Girl and Sullross. Select Knight broke away in front and sprinted off with the lead. He opened a gap at once, but School Girl made a hot chase without delay. The race was between the two. School Girl was of better quality, collared the half-breed before the stretch, and led easily in it, winning by three lengths. Select Knight was four lengths before Snipe and Ivanhoe together. Sullross was a bad fifth. Time, 1:06%. Post odds, 1 to 2, School Girl; 6 to 1, Select Knight. Second race, selling, purse $125, for non- winners of two races at the meeting, eleven - sixteenths—John G. 104, Griffin,7 to 2; Iago 108, J. Jones, 2 to 1; Barnett, 108, 4tol; ‘Harry Lightbody 108, Wallace, 30 to 1; Event 108, Freeman, 9 to 5; Redstone 111, Hall, 3 to 1. John G. led away to a good start but gave way to Event and Barnett. Event shook off the others and led in a canter down | the stretch, but Redstone closed gradually, | came with a rush at the finish and snatched the race from sleepy Event by a head, John G. was two lengths behind. It is claimed that Event broke down at the end and could not respond to Freeman’s urging, but it looked like a case of over-confidence. 1:14. Place odds: Even money Redstone, 3 to 5 Event. Third race, selling, purse $125, for non- winners of two races at the meeting, eleven- sixteenths—Grannie A. %, 12 to 1; Lady Ali 99, Ezell, 8 to 8; Frankie D. 102, English, 12 to I; Volci 108, Moore, 9 tos; Ban Boy 108, Wright, 8 tol; Phantom 112, Harris, 2to1. There was hot betting between three horses, with Lady Alia slight favorite. Voici got the bestof the send-off, with Lady Ali last. Volci and Phantom raced to the stretch, where Volci shook his rival off. Lady Ali had im the meantime made up considerable ground, madea * fight in the stretch and came fast at the end, but could only secure the place. Volci won 18 two lengths, with Lady All halt a length be fore Phantom. Time, 1:18. Fourth race, selling, purse $125, six —Underwater 104, Griffin, 4to 5; Dan Bettie , Emery, 7 to; ‘Underwater FINE SHOES AT CLEARING-SALE PRICES, | In Fair Run of Sizes, REDUCED FAR BELOW COST! SIX-DOLLAR Hand-Sewed Welt and Hand-Sewed Turn rr... itede ses: FIVE-DOLLAR Hand Welt and Hand Turn Shoes for. . 83.80 FOUR-DOLLAR Hand Welt and Hand Turn Shoes for.. 83.00 FOUR-DOLLAR Patent-Leather Shoes for 83.00 THREE-FIFTY Hand-Sewed Turn Shoes for 2.0 Many Other Bargains in ats. GHILDREN'S, BOYS’ AND GENTS’ BOOTS’ AND SHOES. <==* JG.BRANDT, - Broadway and Lucas Avenue, Open Every Saturday ed Until 10:30. ‘THE MUTUAL BENEFIT SAVINGS FUND BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION Room 204, Odd Fellows’ Building. Financial Statement ee 12 a a Ending Jan. 13, 1891. Dues, Ist series, 678 shares, 12 months Des, 1 384 shares, payable Due Borrower s. 0 Premiums on — Interest on loan Fines from * — Gains on purchased stock, ete Overpaid by members Int. and dis. d bank expenses to date.... 61810 $1,215 32 1,215 32 $ 27,034 80 STATE OF MISSOURI, t ss CiTy oF St. Louis. 8 I, Samuel Bowman, Secretary of the Mutual Ar Savings Fund Building & Loan Association, No. 2, d swear that the foregoing statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. cL BOWMAN. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of January, 1891. My term expires 5 9. 1893. JO ELL Notary Public, City of St. Louis, a Mo. |WATCH ES! WATCHES! WATCHES! Ladies’ and Gents’ Selid Gold Watches from $10 te $100. Before buying come and see our Bargains. All eur Goods are Guaranteed. Just opened out a Large and Fine Stock of Seasonable Clothing. We ean show you the Finest Genuine Misfits in the City. MONEY LOANED. LOWEST BATES. THOS. DUNN, 912 FRANKLIN AV. the stretch, where he moved forward, and, after a whipping argument for a furlong, Brown Bettie was convinced of the colt’s su- periority. Underwater won handily by three lengths from Brown Bettie, four lengths be- fore Dan L. Time, 1:21%. Place odds—Un- derwater barred, 2 to 5 Brown Bettie. AT GLOUCESTER. GLOUCESTER, N. J., Jan. %4.—The races to- day resulted: First race, four and one-half furlongs—Tom Kearns, first; Festus, second; Bonnie Lass, third. Time, 1:6. Second race, five and one-half furlongs— Madge L, first; EI Carmon, second; Alarming, third. Time, 1:22%. Third race, six and one-half furlongs—Har- risburg, first; Lithbert, second; Vevay, third. Time, 1:87 646. Fourth race, seven furlon a Rub- ber, first; Chieftain, second; Leo Bridget, third. Time, 1:34%4. AT GUTTENBURG. GUTTENBURG, N. J., Jan. %4.—The races here to-day resulted: First race, five furlongs—Rancocas, first; Young Duke, second; Topmast, third. Time, 1:05%. Second race, six and a half furlongs—Now or Never, first; Gloster, second; Trestle, third. Time, 1:26. Third race, eight and a half furlongs—<Al Farrow, first; Iceberg, second; Clamor, third. Time, 1:88½. THE MEXICO PROGRAMME. MEXICO, Mo., Jan. 24.—Directors of the Fair arranged pace, $500; Purse, free-for-all-trot, class A kite-shaped track will probably be put in before the next meeting. H UMPHREY” S. T. Lours, Mo., Jan. 25, 1891, The indications to- ; lati oe for day are fair; One price—to everybody; positively no discount to anybody—is a rule that knows no breaking. You can step. into our store knowing positively that you buy as cheap as your neigh bor. Mr. Busyman—You’ve a boy aged 9 years—-he needs a Suit of Clothes; we’ve what will please you, and at a low price. We have some that were $5, $6, $7.and $8, now reduced to $3.95; others that were $9, $10 and $12 are now $7.75. These Suits are excellently well made, very stylish, of Fancy Cassimere, Cheviot and some Fancy Worsteds. It it happens that you've a PRESSING ENGAGEMENT we would suggest that the boy’s mother come alone at an early day, as these Suits at present prices will cer- tainly be gone ere many days. . I. HUMPHREY & 1 Broadway and Pine. THE THE SUNDAY POST- DISPATCH. The Brightest and Best. / House on the St. Charles Rock road, was struck on the back by the pole and so badly injured that Officer McDonnell of the Hu- mane Society sent a bullet into its head in order to put it out ofits misery. The young lady escaped without injury. Lots of money made on lots in Dneverside, Ixdustrial Interests. The Tin, Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers’ Union, No. 6, will have an open meeting this afternoon at Central Turner Hall. The annual business meetingand election of directors of the Schulenburg & Boeckeler largest of its kind in the city. e employes of the Liggett & Myers To- 4 Co. will give their second masquerade ball Jan. 3t at st. Patrick's Hall. A mass of the paper hangers will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at No. 419 a union
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> ~ WILL IT LAST? Prominent Men Discuss the Stability of Our Present Form of Government. CARDINAL GIBBONS, POWDERLY, AND OTHERS GIVE THEIR VIEWS. {The Roman Oatholie Prelate’s Words— Senator Dolph Says Yes—T. V. Pow- derly Says No—Edmunds Has Hopeful Views—Bishop Potter’s Strong Words— The Opinions of Many Others. Written for the SUNDAY POSsT-DISPATCH. No question is of more vital importance to every American man andjwoman than that of the perpetuity of our republican institutions and form of government. Recognizing this fact, the following questions were recently submitted to a number of our most prominent public men, best qualified to answer them: 1. Will our present republican form of government last 100 years longer? 2. If not, why not? 8. What is its greatest peril? 4. Is there any danger that aliens may so buy up the land and foreign syndicates so buy up the business enterprises as to obtain control of our country and eventually change its form of government? Their answers, which comprise a most in- teresting symposium, will be found below: CARDINAL GIBBONS’ VIEWS. Mr Dran 81R—The first question to which you desire an answer from me is: Do you think that our present reform of Government will last 100 years longer? To which I reply that I not only fervently trust, but also firmly believe that it will. In view of the preceding, the second ques- tion requires no answer. Next you ask: What is our greatest peril? I answer, a departure from those Christian principles upon which our very laws and in- stitutions are based. As long as these Chris- tian principles are maintained our institu- tions will, under God, survive and flourish. Our laws, which are only expressions of eternal law, will command our respect and therefore our loyal obedience. On the other hand every departure from the Christian principles upon which our social fabric rests—especially in respect of the mar- riage tie and the freedom of pop- ular suffrage—tends to loosening of the foun- dation stones of the Republic. One of the most admirable features of our system of government is the happy balance of Federal power with State autonomy; and so long as this golden mean is observed, we shall possess strength and liberty and inde- structibility as a great nation. To your fourth query,I reply that in my judgment we need have no fear of foreign Capitalists and foreign syndicates. Those who invest in our public lands and our busi- ness enterprises will naturally be brought into closer acquaintance with our republican form of government andthere is little doubt that our institutions and our laws will gain upon them upon closer acquaintance. More- over, the present influx of capital cannot in the nature of things continue, The venders will themselvds soon be in competition with foreign investors so as to obtain, in their turn, profitable investments. This influx of capital is, according tomy view, a positive benefit rather than a peril to large areas of our undeveloped continent. JAMES, CARDINAL GIBBONS. . TENDING TOWARD REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT. Joseph N. Dolph, senior United States Sen- ator from Oregon, writes thus: UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 21, 1890. Mr DEAR SiR—Upon my return to the city, aftera brief absence, I found your favor of the 18th inst. awaiting me and hasten to re- ply. To your first question: Will our present republican form of government last 100 years longer?’’ I answer, yes. The constitution may be amended, changes in form may oc- cur, but our republican government will endure for all time. Monarchical govern- ment is not likely to be re-established on this continent, and before another century all the leading governments of Europe will be re- publican. In view of the foregoing answer, your second question: ‘‘If it will not last, why not?“ requires no reply. Your third question: What is our repub- lic’s greatest peril?’’ I will not under- take to answer categorically. The mainte- nance of a government by the [people is possi- ble only while the masses are independent, intelligent and virtuous. The danger to our republican form of government arises from ‘the ignorant, the vicious and venal classes, controlled by designing and corrupt men. To guard against the danger we should educate the rising generation, prevent the coming to this country of the criminal classes of other nations, maintain the standard of American wages and thus secure the independence of the American workingmen; frown down by public opinion and punish by law all corrupt practices which debase the voter and cheapen suffrage. Ianswer your fourth interrogatory by say- ing that 1 do not think there is a particle of danger that aliens will so buy up the land and foreign syndicates so buy up the business enterprises as to obtain controlof our coun- try andeventually change its form of govern- ment. The inducements to foreign investors in this country are created by our system of government and republican institutions. Foreigners who have invested their capital here for greater safety and better profits will be naturally interested in maintaining those institutions, and I doubt if a majority, other things being equal, would pre- fer a monarchy or an aristoc- racy toa republican Government, Of course, it would be better for the country if its land owners were all citizensand none of its in- dustries were owned by foreigners or con- | trolled by foreign capital, so that the profits upon the capital would remain here; but the production of what we consume in this country by foreign capital hereis far better than and preferable to in every way and on every account, the production of such articles by foreign workmen in foreign shops and foreign countries with foreign capital as well. Yours truly. J. N. DOLPH. POWDERLY Sars NO, SCRANTON, Pa., Oct, 81, 1890. DEAR SirR—I take the time to do justice to your questions and am unwilling to commit myself on such important issues hastily, but I will endeavor to answer briefly the ques- tions you put to me, but reserve the right to amplify my answers in the future if they should be called in question. First, our republican form of ment cannot last 100 govern- years longer and continue to drift under the power of monopoly and wealth, as it is doing now; in fact, the moneyed power at the present day form an aristocracy, or a plutocracy, which entirely nullines every section, clause and article in our bill of rights whenever they are called in question in behalf of the lar self-government. They have are forced to sell themselves for what they can get,and are thus at the mercy of the bosses, the pliant tools of monopoly, who forge to the front in our political parties. The people are driven to the polls to vote for their oppressors and dare not murmur for fear of dismissal from employment. Those who can be more independent are in- different or so absorbed in business affairs that they do not note the rapid advances of this unforeseen power. To your fourth question let me say that I do- not care whether it bean alien ora native syndicate that buys up the land or business enterprises of the country, for the instinct of greed is the same in an American as an En- glishman, and we have, therefore, as much to fear from land stealing in one formas another. Very truly yours, T. V. POWDERLY. EDMUNDS’ HOPEFUL VIEW. UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 2, 1891. DEAR SIn— ours of the 3d inst. was received, but I have not been able to reply until now. To your first question I answer that I cer- tainly think so. This answers both your first and second questions. In respect to your third, I femark that I think the greatest perils to the Republic are insufficient education, excess of the foreign element and political corruption. As to your fourth, I think there is no danger of any considerable portion of the lands of the United States falling into foreign control, nor any considerable portion of its business enterprises. Yours truly, ‘GEORGE F. EDMUNDS. WE HAVE COME TO STAY. Hon. Wm. M. Evarts, the senior United States Senator from New York, has faith in the permanency of our Government, as, Will be seen below: UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 8, 1300. My DEAR Str—I have had the pleasure to re- ceive your letter of the 5th inst., and in reply would say that in my judgment the Consti- tution of the United States is better and stronger than it wasa hundred years ago. The great people that has grown up under its protection is more capable of sustaining free institutions than at any earlier period. Every generation, no doubt, will find evils to be guarded against and good principles to need development and defense. A more in- timate unity of feeling throughout the nation, and a subordination of local and particular interests to the general good, and a watchful attention to preserve our industrial and social independence of Europe must for years to come be the great duty of this people. Ican foresee no danger ofa serious or per- manent desertion of this duty on the part of our fellow-citizens. So long as there is no such desertion we can «readily overcome any perils that may menace us, whether from foreign syndicates, individual aliens, or other sources. If I am correct in my views on this matter, I see no reason why any patriotic American citizen need feel any apprehension for the perpetuity of his beloved nation. Therefore, speaking for myself, I cannot possibly feel any great degree of concern as to the stability ofthe noble iristitutions which this great, prosperous and powerful country is now in the enjoyment of. In a careful and thought- ful perusal of whatI have here wrttten I think that anyone may find a full and com- plete answer to all four of the questions which you have propounded to me, and which I think are of very great importance to every true-hearted, thoughtful American citizen. I am very respectfully your obedient servant, * WILLIAM M. EVARTS. BISHOP POTTER’S STRONG WORDS. Rt. Rev. H. C. Potter, Protestant Episcopal Bishop of the See ot New Tork, Cardinal Gibbons, the head of the Catholic church inthis country,in thinking that we are most in danger from an absence of relig- ion and a departure from Christian principles on the part of those in authority. His letter is appended. DIOCESAN HOUSE, 29 LAFAYETTE PLACE, NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 1890. Mr DEAR Srtr—The four questions which you ask me are certainly ofthe most vital interest and importance toall the people of these United States, and like all such ques - tions they are not easy to answer, nor are re- pliesto themto be hastily formulated. In reply to your first question, ‘‘ Will our present republican form of Government last 100 years longer?“ I Would say that I have noaccu- rate data which would warrant me in ex- pressing an opinion as to how long the present Government of the United States will endure. . Your second question, If not, why not?’’I am unable to answer satisfactorily. In reply to your third question, What 1s its greatest peril?’’ I would say that in my judgment the indifference of the people to righteousness in their rulers and to integrity inthe administration of the government is the greatest peril with which we are threat- ened as a nation. In reply to your fourth question I would say that there is not the slightest probability that aliens and foreign syndicates will ever attain contro! of this country by buying up its land and business enterprises and eventually change its form of government. The drift of the world is not toward monarchical govern- ment, but away from it, and our danger is not in the direction of monarchy but rather of anarchy; not from foreign syndicates, but from domestic syndicates, and then from the recoil from that tyranny which great moneyed combinations seek to impose. am, my dear sir, sincerely yours, H. C. Porrer. SENATOR WADE HAMPTON SPEAKS. Hon, Wade Hampton, the junior United States Senator—in point of service—from South Carolina, writes as follows: UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER, WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 1890. Mr DEAR SIR—Time alone can give the an- swer to your first question, Will our present republican form of government endure one hundred years longer?’’ and also to your sec- ond, It not, why not?“ With regard to what is the greatest peril of our government, I think it is the accumula- tion of money in the hands of a few persons and the unscrupulous use of wealth. I apprehend no danger to republican insti- tutions by foreign immigration or capitalin the way pointed out by your fourth question, but I think that great harm is done to the country by allowing nihilists, communists, and paupers of other lands to become citizens ofours. Very respectfully ars ADE HAMPTON, THE CONUNDRUMS TOO HARD, UNITED STATES SENATE CH AMBER, WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov, 7, 1890. DEAR SIR—I never venture to prophesy for the future. Noone could answer your ques- tions with any confidence, though I hope that our Government wil r many years. The perils of the future cannot be anticipated. Any® man would usurp the properties of the Infiniteif he attempted to reply to your questions. Very truly yours, JOHN SHERMAN, WANAMAKER HAS FAITH. Postmaster-General Wanamaker’s an- swer, like an old-fashioned stick of m emer * is short and sweet. F FICE OF THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL, WASHINGTON, D. O., Nov. 21, 1890. DEAR SirR—In reply to your favor of the h instant just received, I would that I have full faith in the parpetalt of our institutions. I firmly believe that our Republican form of Government will; improve steadily and en- dure lastingly. This answer, I think, covers all the questions you present to me, and they are most important ones. Yours t 4 JOHN WANAMAKER, SENATOR INGALLS. : UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMB ASHINGTON, D. C Mr Dan Sin-! ln re to y think that the Anglo- tinent have thus overcome every obstacle in thelr unprecedented experiment of 8 ma doubt that they many sacrifices to leave will solve the HALF A CENTURY AGO. A VETERAN ON THE OLD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, — — — Description of the Different Engines and Other Pieces of Fire Apparatusin Use From 1819 to 1859—Early History of the Department. The following interesting article on the old Volunteer Fire Department of St. Louis was contributed by Mr. Tom Lynch, the Secretary of the Veteran Firemen’s Association, and ‘fone of the boys who ran with the machine in volanteer days.’’ > Many of St. Louis most prominent citizen} belonged tothe old Volunteer Fire Depart- ment and the present survivors point with pride to the names of nine mayors elected to the office from their ranks. Up to the year 1819 fires in the village were taken care of by the ‘‘Bucket Brigade,’’ the members of which were well-known citizens who volun- tarily attended the fires. They were equipped for the purpose with a bucket and a badge by the Town Trustees, each man being furnished with a badge of white muslin, semi- circular’ in front, on which was painted in black letters the name ofthe ward to which the gallant fire- man belonged, northern, central or south- ern. This badge had tapes attached long enough to be tied at the back of an ordinary hat. The bucket, which hada capacity of two gallons, was made of sole leather, the seams being stitched together and the bail was of the same material. As soon as a fire was discovered, the alarm instantly spread overthe village andevery possessor of the equipment was expected todrop whatever Old-Time Fire- Bucket. work he was engaged in and hurry to his house for his bucket. Probably his wife had it in use in the kitchen or maybe his boys had misplaced it the day before playing ‘‘fire,’’ but he secured it and hastening to the scene of conflagration: took his place in line and passed buckets of water from the nearest well or pondtothe burning building. This did very well fora time, but the Future Great’’ grewapace into a city and began to put on metropolitan airs. A reservoir was built at the intersection of the present Collins and Dickson streets, and fire plugs were put down on the principal streets. These plugs consisted of a cast iron cylinder, 8 feet in height, 16 inches in diameter and sur- mounted by a cap and urn, and were planted about three blocks apart. They were a familiar object to our citizens up to about 1860, the last to fade from view being the one which stood on the south- east corner of Sixth and Olive streets. The plugs were supplied with two outlets of A inch diameter, and, of course, plug, and were besides much more Hable to freeze In bitter cold weather. They were popular with the small boys, whocould sit astride of the urn and kick their heels against its sides. THE FIRST FIRE ENGINE. 1 Then came a demand for a fire engine, and it was supplied in the spring of 1819 by the purchase of two rotary engines in Cincinnati. The purchaser had intended buying only one, but finding them of such small capacity he procured two of them. They arrived in due time and a company called the „Phoenix“ was organized to man them. They were housed in the only market house in the town, which occupied the entire block between Market, Walnut and Main streetsand the Levee. The building fronted on the Levee and contained the city offices and the calaboose. These en- gines are very difficult to describe at tnis late day, but the oldest inhabitant’s recollection is of a square box painted redand black, on cast iron wheels about eighteen inches in diameter, the machine being worked by a crank projecting on each side, the power be- ing communicated through cogs. The fire- men soon tired of these machines, however, as they were little more than ‘‘squirt guns,’’ and they disbanded the companyand went back to the old system of extinguishing fires. The inherent desire, however, to ‘‘run with the machine“ was only slum- bering in their breasts, and broke forth in a short time in the formation of another com- pany, the st. Louis,“ almost the same membership answering the call of the roll, This effort was but a repetition of the first, at j . 4 12 =—_W Mi POEL AR — 5 . Wm Mt i} | The Fire- Plug. and so affairs stood until the year 1832, when the town was incorporated and Daniel D. Page elected Mayor. A petition was sent to the Board of Aldermen for the purchase ofa better engine than those now in the market- house’’—our old friends, the ‘‘rotaries.’’ . THE FIRST GALLERY ENGINE. Martin Thomas was commissioned for its purchase, and in the fall of thatyear a small gallery engine arrived, built by John Agnew of Philadeiphia, and called the Pat Lyon, af- ter the well-known ironmonger and engine builder of that day. She was taken possession of by a company ealled Central No. 1, which had been formed pend- ing her arrival, they taking the name from their location in the Central Ward. This was the first of the ten companies that after- wards formed the famous St. Louis Fire De- partment of volunteer days. A trial of the engine’s qualities took place a few days after ‘her arrival, and the ‘‘rotaries’’ were also ex- hibited on the same occasion. The rotaries — down while the Central gave satisfac on. 7 The Pat Lyon was a small affair, being what at the present day would be rated as fourth class, having 6-inch pumps 7-inch stroke, and could be manned by twelve men. The first step of thes members of the company was to increase her power by lengthening the arms and footboards.” Her original capacity was thus doubled, but it made her rock so much that she was streets, where elements ghout the city, c in the formation of the Northern Fire Oo., its location being in the North Ward. The membership was largely com- posed of Irish citizens, a few influential Americans in the vicinity of Fourth and Washington avenue backing them. The site chosen was a lot on the east side of Third street, just north of Washington avenue, but the removed subsequently to the west side of the street, half a block be- low, where they remained to the date of their dissolution in 1855. They subsequently took the name of Union, No, 2. The Southern Fire Co,’’ was organized in 1883 and took the name of Washington, No. 3. The membership of this company was made up of French German citizens, and they were located of the east side of Second street, south of 8 ©, but removed in 1835 to the south side of Spruce, midway between Second and Third streets, and again in 1852 to the west side of Third street, a few doors south of Elm. They were considered the pro- tectors of the gouthern portion of the city, though in after years there was a company a mile south of their location. In the spring of 1889 the St. Louis Fire Co., No. 4, was organized, their first location being a frame shed on the northwest corner of Fourth and Locust gtreets, the membership being made up of y g mechanics, clerks, etc., the preponderance being Eastern men. They removed in 1841 to the southeast corner of Third and Locust streetg, where they re- mained. In the fall of 1839, ‘‘Missouri Fire CO., No. 38,“ was formed by a number of business men, Merchants and their employes, They first occupied the same shed in which St. Louis, No. 4, was dom- iclled, removing in 1841 to the east side of Third street, midway between Olive and Pine, and again, in 18523, to the quarters now occupied by No. 6, near Seventh and Olive. In 1842 a company was formed principally of the employes of Gaty, McCune &Co.’s foun- dry, the firm building their first engine, and the southwest corner of Third street and Franklin avenue, which they occupied up to the time of dissolution, The next champion of public safety to ap- pear was Phoenix, No. 7, composed mainly of German citizens who had settled in the- extreme southern limits of the city. They took up their quarters in a frame building in the apex formed by the junction of what are now called Merchant street, Park avenue and South Broadway, subsequently moving across to the west side of Fifth street, opposite, now occupied by No. 16. In the ‘winter of 1847 the citizens of the northwestern portion of the city felt the need of a fire organization in their midst and formed ‘‘Franklin No, 8,’’ housing their first apparatus in a shed onthe northwest corner of Eleventh street and Franklin avenue and removing thence to the west side of Eleventh street, midway between Wash and Carr, where the Thirteens are now located. The membership of this company was also Ger- man, with few exceptions. Next in order was Mound, No. 9,’’ com- posed of Americans principally, residents of the northeast or ‘‘Shakerag’’ district, their - * 4 2 — 2 The First Rotary Engine. first location being a frame building on How- ard street, just east of Broadway, and their second and last on Broadway, south of Brook- lyn. They were followed by ‘‘Laclede, No. 10, in the southwest quarter, their first location being in the south end of Lucas Market, re- moving thence to the west side of Sixteenth street, north of Chestnut, and again in 1850 to the house now occupied by No. 14, Market street, east of Fifteenth. The membership was made up of old firemen, members of other companies who had moved into that neighborhood, There never were any hose companies proper in the department, and the only hook and ladder company ever in existence was towards the close of the volunteer service, the company being organizedin 1852. Their original location. was on the east side of Eighth street, south of Washington avenue. but they afterwards moved to the No. 2’s house, near Seventh and Washington ave- nue, from which they were ejected several years later for refusing to join the paid de- partment. Missouri, No. 5, offered them shelter, which they accepted until the sale of their truck to the city of Alton, III. FIRE APPARATUS. The equipment of these companies was the same. Each had a light two-wheeled car- riage, carrying 200 feet of hose, the province of which was an early arrival at the scene of conflagration for the purpose of se- curing the nearest plug and leading off its hose to their particular engine on her arrival. If they d not wish to use both outlets of it, the extra was held in reserve for thearrivalof some favorite | company to whom it wasloaned. The second piece of apparatus to leave the house after the tender was a four whéeled.reel or hose carriage, carrying 800 feet of hose. Lastly came the engine, which stationed itself as near the burning building as convenient, soon getting to won pouring one or two streams of water, according to the supply from the plugs, upon the flames. OLD TIME HAND-ENGINES., The tenders and hose reels were similar, but some five different makes of engines were used. The rotary engine has already been mentioned. Of its successor the one most used was the gallery engine, so called from a central formation surrounded by a low rail- ing, called the gallery, on which stoood the Chief Engineer, directing the movements of the engine. There was also an opening in the center at the top, from which a gallery stream’’ could be projected. Some of the workers stood upon what were called ; ned to the top ot the box, transverely, and some stood on the ground and worked the wooden arms. When not in arms rested in their sockets on. The bent iron ‘*brakes’’ when in motion worked up and 8 trying other here were Y Agnew of Philadelphia, Kern & Gaty of 22, Louis, Rogers of Balti- of Pawtucket, was located on a lot belonging to the city on > Magnum. price. * Est Vectigal Economy is a great revenue, good people.] Seek No Further. Honest People can buy Honest Goods at Honest Prices (which are as low as the lowest anywhere) on Easy Weekly or Monthly Payments. BEHOLD and BE During this week only we will sell what we know to be the Finest Bedroom Suit ever sold in St. Louis for the Observe and Wonder. A Cheval Bedroom Suit, XVI. Century Finish, $20 =FOR $2 There Are Only a Few of 'Em Left. e defy any house in St. Louis to duplicate this offer. Please remember that He that will not when he ma When he would shalf have ‘Nay.’ ”—. Proverb, Also that the popular house with the people is the ‘Straus-Emerich Outhitting Co The Largest General Credit House in the World, 1121, 1123, 1125 OLIV SY. He that will not economize Will have to agonize.“ * Parsimonia. IE — — — — sense but one, and that was their adaptibility of being worked from the ground. But their best point in the estimation of the St. Louts’’ boys was the fact of their having been manufactured in Boston. The majority of the members were New Englanders and plously believed that nothing good could come’’ from outside the ‘‘Hub.’’ THE ROW BOAT. Another engine used was the Horisontal Piston Engine,’’ or ‘‘Row Boat,’’ as she was universally called from the similarity of motion to that used in the rowing ofa boat. She was built by Farnham & Co. of mein - nati, O., and supplanted the Old Bull’’ by the same makers. The workers sat instead of standing, and altogether she was a highly finished and polished gngine; but there her good points ended. The Missouri“ boys soon tired of herand exchanged her for the ‘‘Old Bull,’’ her predecessor, which again took her place in the engine-h This was the only engine of this patteh ever in the depart- ment. Still another machine was the piano engine, manufactured by Button & Co. of Waterford, N. Y., but why it was so isa mystery, as it bore no semblance whatever to a piano. This pattern is still manufactured, and hun- dreds of them are now in use in small towns throughout the country. They are popular everywhere, and have supplanted all other makes of hand engines. They, like the Hunneman, were worked from the ground, but with an opposite motion, the former working fore and aftand the o trans- versely, or parallel with the ends of the engine. Dr. Enno Sander’s Effervescent Lithia Water, Well known for its efficiency, ts not only stronger, but also cheaper than any natural American or imported water of its kind which is recommended for the cure of gout and rheumatism,. It is for sale by druggists. . Gus Byington Finds Death at the Bottom ofan Elevator Shaft. —_. Augustus Byington, aged 18 years, and liv- ing with his widowed mother at 2346 Atlantic street, yesterday, shortly ef 2 2 = AMONG THE MISSOURIANS NOTES AND PERSONALS OF INTEREST THROUGHOUT THE STATE. * Politics, Place-Hunting, Promotions, Pre- ferments, Press Opinions, Points and Personals Reflected From Different Parts of Missouri. Nicholas Ford has again taken up his resi- dence at Miltonville, Kan., for the winter His health is very poor and is not likely td again to run for Congress or Governor in Mis- sourt. The election of Sheriff Ellis Smith of Pettis County, was contested by Bowers, his Demo- cratic opponent. A recount of the votes gives Smith an increased majority. Col. David Roche, Assistant Adjutant-Gen- eral during the Marmaduke Administration, joined the Farmers and Laborers’ Union of Camden County and has been elected Presi- dent of thelargest union in the county. Ool. Roche is one of the most extensive farm- ers and stockmen of Camden County. PRESS. The Lexington News" says that Gen. Joe Shelby will be a candidate for Governor in 1892 and for United States Senator in 1893. Editor Gray af the Sturgeon Leader gives a pound of candy to every young lady bringing in a new subscriber. The editor of the Fulton ph has been cited to appear before the Methodist Church in Fulton on complaint of J. L. Erwin, late Republican candidate for Congress, for pub- lishing slanderous articles about him during the campaign. Allen Bevans and S. E. Snyder, late of Jop- lin, have purchased the Aurora Advertiser and changed the name to the Evening Herald. It will be independent in politics. Frank McDowell, late of the Joplin 7 town start a paper in the new State of Washington. Both have been connected with the press for an — * held the position of County Clerk of Saline County, left for Versalia, Cal., where he will hereafter reside. — 4 Col. J. T. Child of Richmond, Consul Gen- oral at Stam, will reach home some time in April, He has just learned of the appoint- ment of his successor, Col. 8. H. Boyd. Col. will spend a month in Egypt. Jess Gil of Laddonia says he is the oldest na Missourian in Audrain County. . born in Lincoln County on Nov. 17, Mrs. Monkers of Worcester, Mo,, and Mrs. . Jones of Centralia, sisters, died of cancer two hours a . They were buried inthe same grave at Centralia. 3 Christiana Houser died at California, ee ree oe. ae Of 98 years. She was a and emigrated America in 1829, Nie Belford 8. Walker, an old and prominent citizen of Versailles, died last week after a ee J e Mr. Walker was Collector of Morgan County during '60s. He leaves a large family. R. E. walker? Secretary of the Democratic State Committee in two by the police. The Kansas part of it is now piled in a heap. 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CAPITAL... 4 2,000, 000 TTT tttrick D. Hill, Fontaine RUFUS J. LACKLAND, President, taine boo. EDWARDS WHITAKER.. n. THOMSON, : 300,000 Pres’t Huse & Loomis Ice & Transp. Co. GEORGE E. ane oy t Bridge & Beach Manuf’g Co. EDWARD C. SINBONS: Simmons Hardware O. „Whitaker & Hodgman. GEORGE 8. DRAKE, Vice-President. "MISSISSIPPI VALLEY TRUST COMPANT| OF SF. LOUIS. Temporary Office, Room 11, Laclede Bag. (S. F. Cor. 4th and Olive Sts.) AUTHORIZED CAPITAL, $2,000,000. LENDS MONEY ON COLLATERAL SECURITY AND RAL ESTATE. Transacts a General Trust Company Business. Parmanent — After April i, 1891, No. 303 N. 4th St, DIRECTORS. Thos. T. Turner, Charles Clark, S. R. Francis, Julius S. Walsh, Williamson Bacon, aru John W. Kaufiman, B. F. Wm. F. Nolker, 12828 S John D. Pe . Chas. H. Baile ley George H. Go ara, 7 Thos. O'Reilly, M. D. Aug. B. Ewing, | Joel Wood, Jéhn Scullin, S. EK. Hoffman, F. W. Paramore, S. W. Cobb. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Julius 8. Welsh, “Williamson Bacon, JULIUS S. WALSH, President. Joel Wood, JOHN 0. PERRY, John D. Perry B. F. Hammett, First Vice-President. John Scullin, E. Hoffman, Second Vice-President, Secretary. JOHN SCULLIN, _ * * F. W. MEISTER, Presiden JOHN WAHL, Vice-President. RICHARD W H. HUNICKE Assistant Cashier. GERMAN SAVINGS INSTITUTION, Merchants’ Exchange Buliding, Cor. Third and Pine Sts. ORGANIZED 1853. OAPITAL, $250,000. SURPLUS, $436,23'7.49, | § DIRECTORS, F. W. eae i: JNO. vo . GREER, . BOECKELER, This 4 — 9— its dean. title. 1857) to date, a Ai NEDDERHAUT, Has successfully passed through all financial s how. without change of name, the oldest banking institution in the CTHTAS. “RICHARD HOSPE vets — tate of Missou LOUIS FUS A WEI WM. KOENIG, 1. 1853, COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS. 1st Statement May 31, 1853, Loans and Diseounts 56 400.00 Mo. State and St. Louis City Bonds.. Real Estate Cash and Sight Exchange Assets. June 2, 1863. 1891. May 28, June 5, 17 5 N 15, 1883. $385,327.23 $1,450,716. 69 $1 8335344. 41 $2 633881 53 95,058.75 49,639.02 13,503.57 452,615.36 432,001.25 38,291.16 364,818.34 451,000.00 334, 500. 00 63,534.76 39,915.04 512,021.90 897, 167. 19 3. 3,953.57 $982,640.36 82, 285, 827.44 82,860, 101.0 84, 100, 463. 76 Habilitie a 5,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 250,000.00 27.57 42,134.25 8,876.00 880,506.11 62, 40.66 430,237.4 2, 162, 3,420,226.27 182,540.93 78 2,427, 560.14 $13,903.57 $082,640.36 52, 285, 827.44 82,860, 101.07 54, 106, 463.76 sar Accounts of Corporations, Firms and Individuals Solicited. ——— FINANCIAL. al Stocks for Sale. 200 shares Lindell Street Railway Co. 200 shares Exposition stock. 75 shares Natieual Bank of Commerce, 25 shares Continental National Bank. 10 shares Third National Bank. 50 shares American Brake Co. 50 shares Union Trust Co. 5 shares Helmbacher Forge and meting Mili Co. Also a large line of first-class bond CO., GEO. M. HUSTON & Bends and Stocks, 305 Pine St. Monthly quotation circular mailed free. A large line of first- class securities always on hand. EDWARDS WHITAKER. CHAS. HODGHAR, WHITAKER & HODGMAN. Sucessers to MATTHEWS & WHITAKER, BOND & STOCK BROKERS, 800 N. FOURTH ST., + St. Louis. Semi. A. Gaylord. John H. Blessing. GAYLORD, BLESSING & CO 307 OLIVE ST. DEALERS IN HIGH-GRADE BONDS. Suitable for Savings Banks and Trust Funds. I., A. COQUARD, INVESTMENT BROKER 124 North Third Street. 12 sand stocks of every description bought and 0 utright or on commission. ill be pleased to eyou. = a econ FLOUR AND GRAIN COMMISSION. ee — — A. N. Karon. J. R. CRANDALL. J. S. MCCLELLAN. ATON, McCLELLAN & CO ENERAL _ Grain and Flour Specialties. 48. Commercial st., St. Louis, Mo. —ͤ—ͤ— — — COMMISSION _MEROHAD 18. I. C. TAYLOR & 00., Grain, Hay, Seeds, Wool Furs, Ete. Track Stuff a bpectalty. . QGonsignm all d liei mise. . St. Louis, Mo. que FRUIT CO. as lesale Foreign, Florida and Cal - ia Fruits and Nuts. Nos. 938 and N. 3d st., "ee Louis, Mo. 1. + HAKE so, Commission and Provision Merchants. 819 N. 34 st. 4 816 N. 4th st., St. Louis, ue Ww J. HA S&C | . 2 "MERCHANTS, Specialties, Wool, Hides, Furs and Produce 12 8. Main st., St. Louis. ESTABLISHED 1888. ee GROCER Co., gig a and Fancy Groceries. nen. . oar d. WEIDNER : | 8 and 905 N. Sd st,, St. Louis, Mo. 4 — es, COMMISSION 00. , born attentio given tp, the sale af t. 8 int Fatt nthe eee — — | 00) COMMERCIAL COLUMN. the selling side to the market. D7 Hee , chunks, such as 4 crease eo THE SITUATION AND OUTLOOK IN THE PRINCIPAL GRAIN MARKETS. Wheat Shorts Have Their Confidence Rudely Shaken—Corn Fails to Stay Down — Oats Continue Strong — The Flour Market—Items of Interest. The remark in last SUNDAY’S POST-DISPATCH that the bear side of wheat was becoming almost too pop- ular; that there was so much short selling as to make. that side positively dangerous, was borne out bya quick upward dash of nearly 3c the market took yes- terday. This advance not alone run in a good many shorts, but opened the eyes of a good many, also, to the fact that with Tom, Dick and Harry selling and doubling and tripling their lines, the market had be- come so badly oversold as to give the bulls a chance to work matters themselves sometimes. The price was slam-banged down early in the week and the bears had everything their own way for a while, the market touching the lowest point seen in months, when May ld last Tuesday at 9306 and July at 83 ½ e. The re- covery from these figures was rapid, but for several days the market rattled around in a nervous, uncer- tain manner, though the extreme weakness and heaviness that had characterized it was not to be seen. Yesterday it dawned upon some of the lately confident shorts that there was another side besides A decrease for week of over 200, 000 bu in the stock in store here, and the fact that the stock of No. 2 red was below 1,000,000 bu wasan eye-opener that started several to cover- ing, the buying finally becoming a perfect craze and culminating in a wild, rip-roaring bull move- ment. Yesterday’s. ‘‘curb’’ saw May sell at and July at 85%, which was an advance over the same time the preceding Satur- urday of 2% for May, though only de up for July. The scare was principally inthe May option, which is still undoubtedly heavily overfold. Most of the lightweights have been run in, but the big shorts are still believed to have their lines out. This sharp ad- vance has developed the fact to a certainty that there are now two sides to the market. The bulls are once more inspired with confidence and the burning desire to get some wheat shorbefore the price gets be- low 90c is not so rampantly general. The local leaders in speculation are still as bearish as ever, but more so on the new crop options than on May. If rumor is to be’ believed, John W. Kauffman has one of his old-time plunging lines out on the short side, that rumor says runs inte the several milliens, but it is also said that Mr. Kauffman has been a large buyer of late and has materially reduced his line. The ** Art coe 1 at — 2 ge 1 tant 157 su 8 aying on the du on. Natu 9 the perfect ot 4 af hese envy-welsbas on one side has bad a most decided effect upon the market. especially as — outside continues to hold off and ee narrow s — 95 could only get the export and the consum tive demand to pulling down the stocks in si rapidly and in large el, u decrease rted py Bradstreet’s it — undoubte hem a good swin th ark nally oF on from this country wil — or not in “ye near future i thing of apn on the other sige the water ore Julke all, and, 80 2 as repo n- — larger than at this time last year. Fe s they are especially large,though these ports.are 8 and will so continue for sons months countries—A Chili, th 8 408 eve ee and Ind Indi a — — ate the: countrie months yet to come. Still have already on han 3 arte, ern wheat co ming te in a more ve “neh mony shor satisfacto the to be” E of the continue two — 1 there will D be scare — seller. that the — the eould — that th es el dau 75 plats Of action for mone * * Ee str be 0. nen a net a . one line aa Hing t Ome se a „there was no teal i 5 buyers. f y’s regular & board this an 96c E. male. Corn suffered a . 5 the May option selling down to * Tuesday, but the lower prices neither started the Sones to uploading its long corn nor did it start any inc am ovement of the oA t. his tai failure * — ou u run of corn fro has re- 80 a the old question, is the orn in the coun 2 is the country justified in its. belief in present and much higher pri¢es? Here has been two months passed and the day that is to see the corn come in with arush appears to be as f offaseyer. One can hear enough, every now an then, of good purchases of corn to come here and even of incr consignments to this market, buf this corp is nearly always of the-letter-that-never- — Uy «local Yet the daily bids sent receivers are close — sp eee are relative r than at competitive points Saad — ＋ n the market is far and away ahe een ole 0 or any Ke gt outside market. With St. Louis, the — . eipts were 6." 783 Bu against 282,94 the week before, ong 1, 303, 010 bu for X — A ~ Nearly every well- posted person— yer man— who has been through the corn belt of the Vest says the corn is not there te come, but you cannot make the pit trader believe any such yarn as that. e knows better, because the t s this country raised near! : u, et this same r trader, while t 1 figu tively tee ST under-estima here are, * reasons u run than enormous run ot hogs to market that cuts off that much country consumption; the other is the small- gas of She demand at primary points. This latter not, however, allowed of any accumulation in visible stocks the amount of whic the lowest polnt ever known. an advance selling and No. at 52c to e. 28 to limb some J on the curb“ — the pes uin Saterday. . „ is down to about Nor has it prevented here, No 490 yesterday, finding quick sale Yosterda ’s wild bulge in wheat n on the golden +“ t 50c, which was lige It may be that corn may work into the 4 that — now occupies. This cereal holds its own well in the forties without any trouble at all. While e trade may scalp it for a Hie or lee or even le on the short ids. there is apparently no one who dares make a pla y on a large scale for a much bigger turn, and are len of traders only too pick up all they can gather in on any decent sized break. As there hasn’t been much action in the speculative market of late ring > e has yy incensiderable ata range of from for May, closing vesterday at the top * ao ibove la last Saturday. crease in the demand for as the Southern shippers once more entered the market — made the ei buyer rustle around to get supplies. The increas inguiry enabled sellers toclaim and obtain menor prices, as receipts showed no improvement and the stock was held very stiffly. Pe for week were er 205 bu, against 134, bu the preceding week 3,880 b bu for same week last year. Yesterday’s et on special bin lots were: 444ec for No. for No. 2and No. 3 white, 1 for No. 2 Northern, and 45%4@46c for No. 2 whit * * The receipts of 5 for the week, 22,979 bbls IS 48,489 bbis last week; shipments, 51,193 bbls, aga ainst 20,253 bbis last week. The re of the local mills was 51.100 bbls against 45,650 bbls last week. In the early part of the week the market was conspicious for its quietness. Receivers —— * ers w ere not overloaded with excessive. receipts, but the order buyers had but few orders. The — however, ow little disposition to shade prices in order to effect sales, hence the quiet and we might say steady state of the market. Later, however, with the better feeling in the wheat market, there was more di stion shown on the part of buyers to take hold and, while they did not buy heavily, there was rather free trading. Southern order buyers were the first to show a disposition to take hold, and after once started ame freer buyers daily, and, in fact, late Saturday night were in search of flour to meet their wants. The country mills are sending little to market, the receipts having fallen off over 13,000 bbls, while the shipments show an increase of over Is; this in itself shows a freer move- ment and indicates that there is a demand for the flour could any degree of confidence be established with regard to the future of the wheat market. The lecal miilers generally ment in the domestic trade, 3 largely from the South and South ith — be- rom There was an in- the spot goods, casional the East and top The export trade has been slow. Inquiries continue to come in liberal numbers and when the lowest point was reached in the wheat market the indications were that a good business would result. The advance 5 wheat changed the situation materially, causing a of 6d to "Od between the views of the buyer and er, which wil} have to be conceded by buyer ora decline in freights occur before much improvement im the business can be looked for. As stated above, the inquiry has been steady, coming almost entirely from Gontinental and Irish ports. Little inquiry from any other. Chat From Change. The latest ‘‘curb’’in May wheat yesterday was 965ec . * * * Subscriber—Last year atabout this time the re- ports of the stock at Odessa were very conflicting. Commercial advices first estimated the total stock at 7,260,000 bu. The report of an official placed the stock at 8,320,000 bu, and a private circular gave the quantity 11,325,000 bu. * * * With reference to the Portuguese law which does not allow millers to use imported wheat until they have used twice the 8 of native-grown, it is interesting to note how heavily the bread consumers in Portugal are taxed in comparison with other coun- tries. duty pa able on wheat imported into Italy and France is 28e per bu, into Germany 274, into Spain 30, and into Portugal 52e per bu. Not- withstanding this excessive duty, a very large part of the export of wheat; from New York during the past three months has bebn to Portugal. * * The first official 3 on the crop in Berar for the current season is as follows: The acreage under 29 is below that of last year, the decrease a the good cotton crop of last year whic fetched high rices, thus inducing cultivators to in- crease the cultivatiou of cotton this year. The rain- fall was seasonable. Sowing of wheat has been mpleted, The present condition > the crop is od afi an average ery is 83 rts about the oe yields of wheat in Wash- Idaho of 60,000,000 bu — The estimate of perhaps no f ,000, 000 5 1 3 for shipment th a thing above 20 ,000 wines 2 per cent is said to be . read? with of the suplus in farmers’ hands 1 are probably ex- gerations, asthe Agricultura TIN makes s total crop 22, ) bu against 21,994, u jest year and 25, * 000 % ye years ago. The re i The Baltimore Priee , says: The increase of 816,000 bu in the amount of wheat and flour afloat this week is due to the condition of the various ports mn Europe, vessels not being able to enter. Nor is this confined to Continental Europe, where ports so far south as Bordeaux are closed, but to United Kingdom ‘arbors as well, the 1850 888 small imports at- testing this fact, being full bu under or- dinary weekly im rts, an the amount afloat conse- quently actually shows a decrease of 800,000 bu. From the Street. George F. Carruthers, President of the Union Warehouse Co., and a prominent member of the Uwls, has gone to Cincinnati to assist in organizing a new nest of the order of Owls. From there he will go to gg for a protracted stay for. the benefit of his heal * * trawberries are 80 hae abundantin California at pres b Shas er are looki forsome market that take th om Uy tne car load—something very diffi- cult to so and at 5 yt The berry grower who has to 3,000 miles away, and es- pecially at s time of the year, cannot discover much inducement 1 extensively in that sec- tion. . prospec fae * under such circum- stances are not very "bright * * The past week 2 10 t and produce quarters pe bose ¥ oted d en and were 1 ht and h local and EN el small and suffered by com- parison with the previous week. Bee * —— — eS 9 Sons — Co.: 19 n as the Wholesale Fru Produce Association not New Fork, wes ormed the object, no * a * the abol Sed uicanl profeetion genstauy"iomotter with aisw a undestrab ecu Sea ab arg still in the eps — Journal gives a good issue to the interview from 1 The Journal, in faet almost Wr 2 Borembar. V . [Sener Rome =F 4 Felix Scalzo: „n 1 s sort oF y came over 3. the City ot M as the McKinley bill became a men along the street law. suffered as h ® to ship to Mexico e. W Put es r * n Landauer: “Over dice in the Union Ma 3 58 8 ar 1 any day in Stephen L Smith! rhe attention to raising a et and avoid = gud th Fe ‘den wae . 7 r who would turn antl fh, oo * — En dae ae ji gould le. only oberes „ hold ing 45 One ve woul ossible a ty of teed but itis a ve mit ot rales the the li s ned Ne. eo In E. dene no BOs fel man a the as 855 of yielding unless he is is 5 pre for the best market. 2 Julius Vogeler: There will be a great deal of money in 6 pring eggs this season. In the first lace there won’t be so many ‘wen Se . ” . usiness here, nor will the eompetiti harp 2 8 smong tl — 1 There. are — 4. rea- „an t ones, which I de- tine to verer’ to an naw nab obvious reasons * 2 a you will paste this in your hat and refer = it months from now you will see where we 7 * * T. W. Broc Fe alia Wednesday ni rd to ring together a &.,, body of men than assetubled oF that occasion, Did you see Frank Kuehne? ell, sir, he was the image of a very dig- nified Methodist preacher. as 6. @*5a Fred Bieser created something of a sensation by his anpeerance in the potere corner Change Fr day after a long absence e entertained the boy with some very advanced and original iBone about matrimonial 2 N 1 my? — — with clamation pro red 's u * alec x verr much to the amus g 280 ts discussed. Ths 5 boys wave it a dull and spiritless ag | on the corner when he is not present, and when he undertakes to advance his views or opinions he has a better bearing than any man in the trade could secure. Fred’s reminiscences on potato deals would make very rich reading, especially should they come verbatim. * * * The 2 published of Otto Voelker’s wedding last Wednesday evening failed to note or do justice to the great display of presents from his friends. In actual money value the silverware alone . several thousand dollars. Of the one hundred or more presents visible in the room set aside for the purpose, none were lacking in interest or value, and they embraced everything * to adorn or lend value to a home. Ofcourse there was a great deal in the way of valuable and handsome furniture that could not find space or room in the apartments containing the very unique 1 Other cities, too, contributed considerable to disp Re e that portion of which could be placed on exhi at evening, but to refer to the prepenss in detail or en- umerate the donors would form a =: song enough to fill this column. * > * Eugene Weidner: ‘‘I see the Chicago Produce Trade 1 is pablisbing some letters sent out by some of South Water street commission mer- chants, in which 8 and most dishonorable means and methods are resorted to to get shipments and business away from the better class of ses on this street, Lying and miste presentations in various ways are features of some of these contributions, and they look so very bad in print that the authors must feel rather badly over the publicity of them. It is to be hoped that none of the firms in St. Louis in the produce trade or commission business will be caught playing the same role. The publication of the letters will serve to purge the business of some of the evils existing in it.’ + * „The mysterious gathering of a Thomas Connolly: OF Sate. accompanied b number of men wearing plu seven or sens hacks of a well known saloon og Thir street, Wednesday night at an unusual hour, strangely enough eluded the vigilance of the police and lynx-eyed detectives,and not until long after they had vanished and the rendezvous closed up did the suspicious & appear to make inqui he The man on the Island, whose abode and privacy was dis- turbed at this unusual time, was the Only man visible to furnish the desired information. @ a there was no fight going on anywhere mei of, that he wasan admirer ofthe manl and would take one in when the cost o 9 grounds and admission to the ring side did ceed 25 to 35 cents. It shows conclusively what an isolated place Third street is at night, and the depth report a decided improve- | 40 per cent | of its loneliness after dark. The ermit says that a few more such meetings will drive him off the island | as he is naturally somewhat nervous and emotional.’ * „ >= „Slowly but surely the heathen Chinese are eating their way into every branch of trade on the Pacific Coast, the last to be invaded being the floral trade of the principal cities there. | The florists of San Francisco, and there are a —— many of them occupying stores on. the gage thoroughfares, look with dismay upon w the Chinamen have accomplished already, and they realize that they must soon give way to the methods and competition of the Mongolians. Another one of the leading professions is doomed, and the man who has grown up there in the trade must find other occupations. The deplor- able condition of the business of growing vegetables on the coast suggests what * dan make of any calling after they have taken hold of it. At Los Angeles, for instance, and at every place of any im- Ir the Chinaman calls bright and early at the oor of every priv ate family and offers, or delivers, his half-bushel basket of assorted vegetables, fresh crisp and ‘dripping with dew,’ for e small sum of 10e. This knocks | out the white man completely and permanently.’ 4 5 W. J. Shaw: To be able to deliver an address at short Bs when called upon or in case of an emer- ency is a desirable accomplishment, but to a man in usiness life it certainly has its drawbacks as well as advantages. My experience the past few years has led me to this conclusion. Some time ago my friends on the street here had a bill before the House of Delegates, and they induced me to address the committee to whom the matter was referred and my efforts in that debate were such that now am called on whenever there is anything up that affects the street, and while I am willing to yield to their requests to a reasonable ex- tent, 1 must draw the line somewhere. Men in pub- lic life who can make every effort of this kind re- dound to their advantage in some way can well afford to exercisé their talents and abilities, but with a business man it is entirely different. It pays a pro- fessional man while it means 4 loss to a merchant. + * * of the Third street merehants on Wednesday night at John Wolf's place, at Third and Franklin avenue, before proceeding to the wedding, was attended with many amusing incidents. George A. Benton was 1 the only one of the twen eight recognized on entering, as ** wears a tile every dayinthe year Soon Ma G. Richmond and Willie aw ived were fol- lowed by N who were eyeing each spic sonely until John ‘olf came to the relief of | all by nfroducing them to | each other. As many of the 5 ae wearing plug- | hats for the first time, a profound sensation was created by each fresh arrival. Eugene Weidner ang | Mr. Richmond in close confab were leaning on the counter, a glass of water in front of each * ground for comment. Angelo Cafferata mpa- tient waiting for the others and ‘‘caile a the fifteen present atthe time. When about twenty-five had . * chmond was voted the handsomest ‘the party. and he Sen * the compliment by invitin up the whole party, which madea handsome soli wreath around the counter. The crowd had retired yuse a man came in, bearing a close resemblance to Smith, walked up to the coun 2 and placed on * water bucket, and called for 10e worth. The crowd was paralyzed as he walked out with it. About the last man to arrive was Larry Owens, who, under a big, well-develo te 1 came very near creating a stam y discovered at once who he was apd h ae ed lottored. The boys, in new silk hats, dress suits and boutonnieres, made adecidedly fine appearance, but the real im- ression was not made until they reached the din- ng-room and wine apartments at the scene of the festivities, and then their capatity for innocent en- joyment and other shines. began to display itself in no uncertain way. Both these favored a ments were crowded incessantly. A great many | ‘bright — witty thin J — ly as tim liquors an Er nee * 4 consumed, Frank Miller . ssn} 9 ugh- out, and before his fin i * the other con- al almos W. J. Templeman: The gatherin 9—— 4 NW aud li ht — should be burnin r uthori —— 12 Bot find — A ews con wholly un 41454 y 2 A ae a = Ken 3 Tue ket as follows: The chief fe e ot inte d the impre e disappoints was : 123 in 2 instances brought prece Ee = es — 2 principally 211 ek set mentioned bale 47 oe thew an handjed n igen Ay per cent nee oy | be pn ans vances those w ‘ich fies prices on others w the result of the sales x5 stern ox, wolf, goods tributa 23 the most inferior oy sen ees were * @ princi Recel hots et wis | SRO . ibs. agit ae 15 A. tter jere is no ma 8 ee e “haste 8 fon She pe e Cae 8 I "eamme va Week. 215 25 ; Prices * e on ek 332 150 1 sath the’ ‘most oP lacie —— for covers —— , as goer geqaits De are font prices in view goods do not seem to indi on wool between now and e Fe y sata 8a P F to eee argo in the ooten . y. material advance 4 K ON THE STREET. [The Post-Dispatch quotations are for lots in firat hands unless stated otherwise, On orders higher. ] R Rr ece n rs 28% 30. Evaporated — i2c, rings at damp, wet or da Fruit. bbls. p truly L but ae op 855 r ting 68855 kult — on Come — at 92 elings, sun-dried pe sai Ap 1 Malie, „ at 12816. foregoing quctations cover average receipts, fancy fruit ‘wwe a7 +g and ol Tu 8 sun-dri uarter apples at sks do A at 9c 6 other small lots at quo- tations or in p. t., and latter includ ated rings, which were understood Ic or better. —Demand ggg only, kind offering are New Jer- are ample 225 — Roe at $3.00 light, to $3.75 5 — 5700 „ = cores or 2 * white „worm ‘ 3: 5 sks sks do at 100. 11 — 1 ed 20 sks evopor- to have brought while supplies per bu box and „Gelten 4 — Fruit—We quote: Pears at 52. 503 e—Selling at 8010 pe bbl for 12 for fan ppl ze and onl ality: 2 718 — Peru t $3 ua orida Loblarf a uote re pot ng to size ond ( @3.50; Tangerine a B tinted udtable @ case at Hs ormer for os and laiter 1 ¥ at 22833 er doz. 3 fair demand. per box,ac- for pet A Val- Lemons—Palermo and Messina in 808 1 ages quotable at $3 for choice, to 53. 50% 3 4 as—Quotabl $i. anan choice on orders at 4 for 50@2 per 2 12 e. per 100. or $37.50 per 1,000 Vegetables. Potatoes—Receipts, 10, 137 bu. No material chan An at at $1.0 Fial. 0. burbank at r 2 market Northern Iowa at 1 or nik ai $1, Hebron at 0 17. d at Oe (on track) $i . 1 do inferior peeriess at $1, . small or infe Sales: continues ranges b 950 M 7 or less; Delivered rod 1 1 Wis. hebron 531 do burbank at Onions—Receipts, * 240 bu. Market firm and pe, mand fair. uote p $1. 50 1.55, yellow Pat Bt. 1.45@1. elivered—fancy stock hig me to 2 ce nort 50 @bu in bulk 2 a her; small * inferior less. In bbis from store range at = red at $1.55—bulk and 1 * . age—Old Northern stock soft — green, to — per pec Liturgy Potatoe * — orthern receipts. s—Hom at $3.50 per bb for red and $2. 75 for red Bermuda. Market quotable” u bulk and iet and rthern red per bbl; sale, 1 bas steady. r ton, aferior less. mintoes—New Southern quotable at $1@1.25 me-grown quotable en orders ellow Nansemond and outhern consigned lots demand limited. elivered at Ze per bu for On orders at $1.25 per b Celery—Consigned Northern ranges at 90m 280 bunch, ome- though fancy bunches grown quotable on orders at drin more. bunch for average size to 75@865c for fancy waite piume. .50@4 Cauli ower—Southern uotable a dozen for choice large; small and inferior less. Carrots—Northern old — on orders at 4 50 @ bbl. New Southern 2 — at $1. Told er bbl. Pett at 90c@$1 per bu box; new Southern ps $2@ out for pare and peas * — 1 0 * per dozen. ome-gro ons Te — Home- s for small, consigned at 50 c dosen e home-grown quotable on orders wn unwashed on orders at $1] uthern lots not want uce—Home-grown in shipping order quotable 2.50 per , to $5@6 for choice. own on orders at 75¢ per to 900 for choice es—On orders, home-grown are quotable at Young Romergrowa. at 156 per dozen bunehe or home- Id home-grown on orders at $2@2. bon — Southern at 40@60c per dozen bunches. Cucumbers—New l — at 75c@$1 per dozen for small to $1.50@2 fo Spin per b ach—Home-grown in — 4 order at 31 bi. * Horseradish—Home- -grown at $5@5.50 per bbl, on orders 15 8 1.50 ‘a er Oyster P Plan per 2 — auer $3.90 per bbl. Squash—Home-grown on orders at Dy sts t—On orders, home-grown at 25@35c oup ‘Bunches—On orders sell at 400 yon ut—Steady at On orders, 25@ er nes and her. ae Seed, Castor Beans, Etc. x Seed—Receipts, 1,000 bu. 811 18 bid. Steady, with Grass Seeds—Cloverin demand and higher, but nothin at 4.30 an . 12 sks a arket yt — r able at $1.30, clover white millet at Hem pseed—sale prime here 15 —1 clea t $4. ist tors at nat Buckwheat—Last on e was 45c. Castor mand, buyers 3 bidding $1 $1 80 kor r prime Nothing sold at London yesterda Furs. r sell at rime timo — and in de- of interest tq, this market. All offerings sell actively at full quota- tions. Quofations are in cents per piece, unless otherwise stated, and are meant to cover average receipts—ex- treme Soutbern Northern more. . 1 Large. 10@15 per cent Med. 50 10 to 15 ox, otter 12 nk . ‘othe er S W { m, es are prefe beaver, wild cat, wolf, ess and 2. **open’’ mink eet and for choice. were sult out of the. market wanes, and 15 or a 1 8 5 . 8 22 demand Theme 1 * se. ee „ ei 5 8 ene de off.... 7 Antelope.saddies. 748 The Feb. 1 det e is outlawed in on and after Feb. rouse or prairie chicken, deer, rh bans Fo m . 1* and plover. og closed season on of any kind in Pihis Stat "ve sch otal 2 were — mne while the mand was fair. Rece a 3 wee cleaned 1 2 range or “ele ened oy hind thin. 1 per 4 SE e tie reste isc BB 1.5 while old ‘for se rou oe able at ugh a * range at ow „ ewes ave alow ab less Butter and Rewe, Butter—Recei 89. Ibs. There was little 3 ve Forel unless it might be that the bulk of the hered groans, like dairy and roll, was AL tier , for which there was only a fair . = tutes, all of which are put up so attractive, are generally taking the anything that is not stri strictly choice or fancy. en the fi ancy grades of seperator, dairy and roll are somewha ected in their consumption and necessarialy in the demand. CREAMERY. Fancy separator and set milk Choice separator and set milk Choice to fancy n cream Faulty, streaked and off flavor DAIRY. Raney selected EET RS aa Leer dees to choice Medium Poor, n and off flavor D n bases 4 r ] U— . ear-by country roll 8 Near-by store packed Poor gr demand. ap 7K 0 @25 a heese— Fair procks in the hands of dealers, le the te, We as fair, isconsin ‘full cream twins, 108c; Tare, l and low, 120 per ib: Missouri, sharp, J 51g per Demand better and 20 Ole. ee Karel Fand s—Receipts, 1,421 pkgs, et higher. Good run sold at Wool. r. 23,780 ths. Continue seasonably light with § ood demand for all offerings. Movement out- fom stocks on hand is of fair proportions. UNWASHED—STATES AND TERRITORIES. Bright Medium. Braid to Low, Mo., III., Ark Kansas d ud. 5 Colo., Utah, Mont., Wyoming, ete... [21 @22 UNWASHED—STATES AND TERRITORIES. Light. 215 @22 2 221 Black, III.. nsas N „ exas and indian 05 Territo Colo., Utah, New Montana, Wyoming, etc Tub—Choice, 34c; inferior, 29@32c. oft. Sacks—Texas, 3- tare, ge ; moderately off. Hard for ‘Southern to 4 for Missouri * Miscellaneous tie tid s—Gi e S3 3. 10; 88 27@28c; snak lood, 2c; i Iden seal, 20; angelica, Be; ’ 5e; wah „10e, ad bark of trees, 6c; blue flag, 2 W . "Machine oie X Se. 1 Black, 8 brown. Ne per gray and brown Sera * f — ⏑ ge 70¢; a) By cont, 400; plow, 50c : stove bate ane Se. Brass—H Leavy den e — de; lead. Nu r, 2.28. pape ; zinc, 2ie@ N o— „ 819 20: No. 2 bleached 5 4 fe oS: dry jank. ; green butc her oney—We , Comb at 12@14c; fancy white clover at 15@1 e; inferior less; strained and ex- tracted at 7@8c in cans a r pum noe & — u Common at Za ie, fai at ne gs eee! “2 2 fancy at de: da and crooked d at less. Califor nia. 36@38e; choice Washington, 39 le. choice New York, ; im oopers uffs—Shaved | bbis, count demand Mo., 7 18 19 3a 50 1 junk, 50 ght stutt—Pork b bu. 9 ak, $10; hicko 0 due, No ‘4 12 ; eu oti 22877 Bai Plone 1 bbl — ngs — gpl. tr moope, We 1 ae e ae bis 12 f bb 2 lard tes at 81 . 1 tes, 650 . uplape—Z-ba, Sige; ge : Sour, 96- hg Fade 200-10, 14@23c. Wool, Is—Black, 45¢; lafa oil, Get li n Co try Brooms—Quo table at $1.25@1.50 per : We quote domestic at 95c Kast side 1 eee undressed, 90c@ ties, > 35 Str ote: Iron cotton em 9 . job lots 1 Id, > 10 ot 40 country ran ge from 75c ora? ae. oice ; W tore rn hand- 2 2 peas and store: pat ot at $1@ Be white „ 00 at at bu for wee — at $1. onsiderabiy 4 : sy . af ee 2 and 2½% a 30 sr. LOUIS GROCERY MARKET. 8 i appear py Ay fab list appearing in each Sunday's 1 te - naka 2 > n'a Ras a 4. 3 * — 4 8 — 2 ö * n “tr r * - ape : . | 2 1 * : 7 7 t > « " . * 1 . ; 2 9 3 4. 2 4 ‘ a N — 4 — 2 aes 2 = 517 nd * pe +. . as to “Californ: an berries, $2.80; cherries, $55: pears, $f 75: 15 WES er A Mei meee Sige; oe deli per dozen, 23 e 12 $6.10." n aes Na 1 8, 62.505 5 . ne medium, 2 , Bods ee per o. r—G. B. 6. 5 „Best“ roller patent, Kate choice family, 3.385 „5 on a » Oe; — parafine, 11 “Chocolate—Paker’s mium, ‘ . — 2 — 1 5 ke S tebe, Be Ude, 5 3 — 8@12%90. N — —— a fs Retsch 15- box, rd and 1-9 i pals ee ö ’ * eream. 1 22 ni 8 — ; * Sale asd and n O. lemon, wie i Uriental, Tos. lemon or thle 28.78 8 „ * es, 1 pas of * 8.755 * > si 7-25; gases, $3.75: peas. ‘green, & 1 5 ca, Ske: Fe hb Bement Apts — 1 10e; 9 gee oe N 120; erries 138 tte ted e Horde 915 tated peaches, 1857 8 ee Sac; 1825 8 11 ya Sine * 5 iter aie r . . iche ralsins, 9932 — ornia eh hg? Tee ; : 185 1978. uscatel, yin 1862.50 Jelly—30 lb 1 : Ib er dos. ae 1 eee A 5 sper doz. 540 Kr hd 25. 2 70 reen wich, 2 8 hake 5 lier, $3. 25; Buffalo, — Im — n * tary $1.65. $1,50; Crescent, 1 Macaroni-— Domes 20 Ibs, $i. 15; 10 Ibs, 600. Imported 3 ini, Frene An tes 18 00 pines ic, s, $1.15; 10 Bs, 608, ‘Match hes—No. 1. ‘bee: 0. 2. orn 30; ee No. 2, Nails—Steel, $2-rate; — e 100 18876 ail extn ; walnuts, ; large, U t 18 ½ e; mediu 2 e ton 7510 oz. „per dos. , $2.25; 16 0 ., $2.75; 21 oz. Olive QOil—Mottett pts., per case, $9; qts., pes case, Pie sles —P gal., 2 gal 15 bbls., ag hy catty 8.725 Neiainz Peis N and seater 2 8. .be 1 — g — . 1 Durkee’ s salad dressing, small’ 58 N. N . 55. Tomato u dy ts 2 * — 8 -O. 1 — ‘Gee: t 55c; English’ Br Broaktast, 1#@48c; Oo Imperial, 122 288 . . 10 40e; Ro 2 ant stating 13 the * inegar—Ex. apple, of go 22 ois, lic; Geni- tan cider, lic. Washblue—Dry, No. 1. $1.15; No. 2, $2.60. Linde? lue—Dry 8. 43. bor 115 “with ng Powder—Babbitt’s 1776, 3 Pearl- ine east es~Magic. * $1. 7 Bibs east foain, $1.08. xle G di amend. 1.60. arrel Covers 2i-in.. $4 : open ag hay 160. 1.1 6852 5; . 16-12., 263 jain Doo ale e 1. 44 ‘sd: No. aos 55e; 2 qts., 60c; de., 70¢; a 1. A. No. 3, 38e; mall, 50c; med., 1 95 No. 1, $2.45; No, 1 9. 4 ge. “Corton twine, 17@22e. : candle wick, Ze. 1, $1.50; ° ther set IE 1405 ae peners—Sen: — 1; * — . 350. “She safes— d, 3 1 — . trays—18-ine 0 ee — 1% te wal 1.60; ais’ od ‘buckets small 5 Hoo So nas N 5 sina ung hole —_ tin, — ot tra A epublic = ese Au. ta N 2 ies Ge 9 ne RL kes Mixture, erschaum, — ED¹,Fr: Me CuIcaao, III, Jan. A.- The wheat market made a swinging change of front to-day, and is faced in the direction of higher prices. ae YS oe been superbly led, and by sheer weight of tremendous speculative offerings and persistent and eet 3 oe they have been ee two months, in the face n and slugging away ; 125 ions. 2 1 Som a: wo ™ ay ter hing 4 4 7 < ee oe 2@ slo . * * e+ 7. ‘
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3 As the old man said yesterday a big ist oft ,200,000 bu, and, as foreigners have n yersinall markets this week, this foreign move- ment ma — expected 1 ea vy sor some —. ny come. e cash markets everywhere are 2 in this city full May pri Be are bid and refused r No. 2 red winter wheat in store. « * * The corn situation has not developed any new feat- ures of startling interest pevopd the fact that farmers are showing an increased disposition to sell. Spey ve come to look upon 50c as a vory gros price. t many of the extreme radicals still hold to the lief that corn will sell at 60e and over, but this ry! is — numerically weaker every day, dnd ice confidence is undergoing a considerable modi- on. Receipts of corn in Chicago are small, and prom- of an increase in that direction have not been fulfilled, but the movement around Chicago is quite ample to meet cur- rent requirements, although not sufficiently to pile up stocks in storage centers. This cir- cumstance has led to a feeling that it might not perhaps be safe to sell the market down too strongly with speculative offerings, and of late the chronic short sellers and the bear party generally have been buyers. hey ve their urchases without putting mar- et, but the advance been serious or vase n so, for. The effort has been to stimulate outside buying to some extent. but if it should be true, ass that interior su — are ample, there will be little encouragement old for a bi vance. Still, corn is in a position to respond with prompt ee to any speculative advance in wheat, and the market may be jerked into the sixties with a celerity that he hair not made ll curl the > * * * Oats is to a large de independent of anything else on the list. The forward movement of this ce been extraordinary during the past six months, and, as — are indisputably small. at least when compared with previous years, the con- clusion is inevitable that the movement during the ensuing five or six months must be smaller. The consumptive demand being very heavy, receipts are r as fast as the grain. comes into sight and — 7 at — present moment almost no accumula- on of su 08. The friends of oats, theréfore, feel confident that values will remain steady with an u inclina- Hon, and those who were disposed to sell oats for ture delivery solely because the price Was high are = numerous than formerly, and much less aggres- sive. Provisions do not settled in harmony slight recovery, and at the first show ofloss of vigor in wheat and corn, home products had another sink- ing spell, and were the lowest seen since active trad- * rallyin wer. They ao iy seored a * * displa with “A ing in the May options began ay oo sold as low as $10.25, May lard going at 6c and May ribs at 5. 12 % At the decline there was 4 good buying to fill previous sales and values hardened somewhat. Asaresult, on Friday the market again broke badly. The heavy movement of hogs the chief cause contributing to the sh ng in ues. Local receipts this week have been running from ,000 to 48,000 head and packing returns from estern ints for the week show 480,000 killed, against ,000 last week and 450,000 the corre- sponding period last year. Packing ‘for the winter scores to date 5,630,000, against 4 . a ear 2 One feature ot ever present weaknees is found tn the fact that the price of nogs is lower than last year and the rice of product higher. This makes packers con- nuous sellers of products as fast as manufactured, the temptation to realize good profits at once being too strong for most of them to resits. * * * With regard to Old Hutch,’’ it may be briefly stated that the whole truth about his condition and nancial standing wes given in a letter to the Post- ISPATCH six weeks ago. re have been no facts has not been in the best of health time and has oderation, but he has over $1, „000 in cash, and sson Charles is cus an 0 y fund for the heirs, made over nearly two ears ago. e boys on will bein need of receivers before he will quire the services of a conservator. The old man seen many and many a partridge ss before him and disappear in oblivion, and he is likely to see many more come and go the same way. — aa The New York Dry Goods Market. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—The only new feature in the market to-day was somewhat of an increase in the number of store buyers. Salesmen are very busy in most departments, but wash fabrics continued to hold the position in point of activity. Mail orders ‘were quite peed and were about equally distributed among wash goods, hosiery and underwear. Taken altogether, the jobbing trade is in temper. In- cluded a the exports from this —— to-day were 38,999 bM@lies of linen. Dress goods in good demand. Secret Society News. Red Cross Lodge, K. of P., worked in the rank of Esquire last night and entertained a number of visitors. The Uniformed Rank of the RB. A. had their regular weekly drill last night. Future Great Lodge, K. of H., will have an entertainment and ball to-night at Concordia Turner Hall. Thursday night the grand officers of the C. K. A., and also the officers and members of Holy Trinity Branch, C. K. A., were enter- tained by St. Liborious’ Branch. There was speeches, singing, music and a supper. Evening Star Lodge. O. C. F., attended the burial to-day of the late Mrs. Mary Hagen from No. 109 South Thirteenth street. Carondelet Council, K. F. M., will have its —s ball at Oarondelet Turners’ Hall, b. 9. The next regular meeting ft the Masonic Lodge of instruction for the Fifteenth Dis- trict will be held to-night at the Masonic Hall. D. C. Jamison, D. D., has charge of the instructions. Oentral St. Louis Lodge, No. 10, will have its seventh annual masque ball to-night at Central Turner Hall. The Nord Western Gesang-verein will have its annual masque ball, reception and supper to-night at the North St. Louis Turner Hall, Twentieth and Salisbury streets. To-night Washington Lodge, A. P. A., will have a grand prize masque ball at Stolle’s Hall, 1802 Biddle street. - Willand Lodge, No. 48, O0. D. H. S., will have a ball to-night at Concordia Park Hall. J. B. Gadd, Grand Secretary offthe Knights and Ladies of Industry, has resigned and is succeeded by Harry Williams, who will have his office at No. 415 Morgan street. Change r ACHES A FIS * : * ° 4 visibio® wupply” : R det the awakening be ded with start- — r oe Rudyard Kipling Visits the Great The estimate of 75,000,000 15 Salmon Waters of America. no allowance Fer flour on account of scarcity and 7 ce other f crops. his must be erable. it only amount to 5 per cent increased con- nt supply would cut down fe pa HIS IMPRESSIONS OF THE GREAT NORTH- have already overdrawn the surplus, Should: this WEST ON THE WAY T0 THEM ve overdrawn ; . state of n turn out to be true this country 300 age what it has never seen actual scarci ’ 2 wheat for domestic consumption. An en — of the accidents which are in of the bulls. | 6 Peo A ‘| A Salmon Cannfhg Factory and How It Is fn Burope, the G eser €70} “is already endanger a Done—An Exciting and Graphic Ac- Nets of she eat West are ° of snow. be 2 count of a Salmon Catch—A Glimpse of biliti rection of weather accidents ar esc as Car 4 89155 The visible supply premises to 4 — Notes by the Way. week. : fron both coasts this week ap Written for the SUNDAY POSsT-DISPATCH. ng; but time and chance cometh to all. have lived! The American continent may now sink under the sea, for I have taken the best that it yields, and the best was neither dollars, love nor redlestate. Hear now, gen- tlemen of the Punjaub Fishing Club who whip the reaches ofthe Tavi and you who pain- fully import trout over to Otacamund, andI will tell you ho old man California and I went fishing and you shallenvy. We returned from The Dalles to Portland by the way we had come, the steamer stoppingen route to pick up a night’s catch of one of the salmon wheels on the river and to deliver it at a cannery down stream. When the proprietor of the wheel announced that his take was 2,230 weight of fish ‘‘and not a heavy catch neither’’ I thought he lied. But he sent the boxes aboard andI counted the salmon by the hundred—huge fifty -pound- ers hardly dead, scores of twenty and thirty- pounders anda host of smaller fish. They were all Chenook salmon, as distinguished from the ‘‘steel head and the silver side. That is tosay, they were royal salmon, and California andI dropped a tear over them as monarchs who deserved a better fate, but the lust of slaughter entered into our souls and we talked fsh and forgot the mountain scenery that had so moved us a day before. The steamer halted at a rude wooden ward- house built on piles in a lonely reach of the river and sent in the fsh. I followed them up a scale strewn, fishy incline that led to the cannery. The crazy building was quivering with the machinery on its floors and a glitter- ing bank of tin scraps twenty feet high showed where the waste was thrown after the cans had been punched. Only Chinamen were employed on the wark, and they 1 ed like blood besmeared, yellow devils as they crossed the rifts of sunlight that lay upon che floor. When our consignment arrfved the rough wooden boxes broke of themselves as they were dumped down under a jet of water and the salmon burst out in a stream of quick silver. A Chinaman jerked up a twenty- pounder, beheaded and detailed it with two swift strokes of a knife, flicked out its inter- nal arrangements with a third and cast it ina blood-dyed tank. The headless fish leaped from under his hands as though they were facinga rapid. Other Chinamen pulled them from the vat and thrust them under a thing like a chaff cutter, which descending hewed them into unseemly red gobbets fit for the can. More Chinamen, with yellow, crooked fingers jammed the stuff into the cans, which slid down some marvelous machine forth- with, soldering their own tops as they passed. Each can was hastily tested for flaws and then sank with a hun- dred companions intoa vat of boiling water, there tobe half cooked fora few minutes. The cans bulged slightly after the operation, and were therefore slidden along by the trollyful tomen with needles and soldering irons who vented them and soldered the aper- ture. Except for the label, the finest Col- umbia salmon’’ was ready for the market. I was impressed not so much with the speed of the manufacture as the character of the fac- tory. Inside, on a floor 90 by 40, the most civ- flized and murderous of machinery. Outside, three footsteps, the thick growing pings and the immense solitude of the hills. Our steamer only stayed twenty minutes at that place, but Icounted 240 finished cans made from the catch of the previous night ere I ieft the slippery, blood-stained, scale-spangled, oily floors and the offal-smeared Chinamen. THE START FOR THE FISHING. We reached Portland, California and I cry- ing for salmon, and a real estate man, to whom we had been intrusted by an insu ce man, met us in the street, saying that fl n miles away, across country, we should come u a place called Clackamas, where we might perchance find what we desired. And California, his coat-tails flying in the wind, ran to a livery stable and chartered a wagon and team forthwith. I could push the wagon about with 6ne hand, so light was its struct- ure. Theteam was purely American, that is to say, almost human in its in- telligence and docility. Someone said that the roads were not good on the way to Clack- amas and warned us against smashing the springs. ‘‘Portland,’’ who had watched the preparations, finally reckoned: ‘‘He’d come 14 race is neither to the swift nor the battle to the along, too,’’ and under heavenly skies we three companions of a day set forth, California carefully lashin our rods into the carriage and the bystanders overwhelming us with directions as to the sawmills we were to pass, the ferries we were to cross and the signposts we were to seek signs from. Half a mile from this city of 50,000 souls we struck (and this must be taken literally) a plank road that would have been a disgrace to an Irish village. Then six miles of macadamized road showed us that the team could move. A railway ran between us and the banks of the Willamette and another above us through the mountains. All the land was dotted with small townships and the roads were full of farmers in their town wagons, bunches Of tow-haired, boggle- eyed urchins sitting in the hay behind. The men generally looked like loafers, but their women were all well dressed. Brown braid- Bux a lot in Denverside, J. T. McCasiland, ing on a tailor-made jacket does not, how- 822 Olive. Second-Class Kansas Cities SALINA, Kan., Jan. 2.—The City Council and Mayor of this city have issued a call fora conference of the mayors and city clerks ofall cities of the second class in Kansas to be held here Jan. 81. The object isto demand of the Legislature some special )egisiation regard- ing the rights of second-class cities. As it is they are utterly unable to handle the prohib- itory law and their refunding of bonds is said to be illegal. Onthese questions they want new laws passed. Only last week the first-class cities held a similar meeting and they will get what they want. The second-class cities have grown so rapidly, both in population and numbers, since their original incorporation law was passed that they are left with many. modern demands unfulfilled. Invitations ssued ny Coen the mare oe the State to be present. Try the Budweiser Restaurant, Sixth and Locust. All the delicacies of the season. War Over a County Seat. ABILENE, Kan., Jan. .- A red hot war over the location of the county seat in Gar- field County has broken out again. Ravenna and Eminence are the two opposing rivals and their claims are equal, Ravenna, 1 which has been the county seat, has had the but Eminence citizens made a raid and stole the Court-houg on thal 8 * s - 0 1 os 1 3 8 . hae 4 i 15 2 err W 5 * em AY 3 N 2 et Fe K BS FF a . V ax z lle 2k a ieee ies Ra SAR esas aCe ett kate Seeks Oy aie 2 7 C A ean, Ye er ae er 2 J * Fee AY Aes e he : ie e ; eae ey. 4 Rey e N Fay Me Nr Qe SX Vol 4 2 „ VTTTTTVVVVCC er ee ever, consort with hay wagons. Then we struck into the woods along what California called a camina reale—a good road—and Port- land a fair track. It wound in and out among fire blackened stumps under pine trees, along the corners of log fences, through hollows,which must be hopeless marsh in the winter, and up absurd gradients. But no- where throughout its length did I see any evidence of road making. There was a track —you couldn't well get off it, and it was all you could do to stay dn it. The dust lay a foot thick in the blind rats, and under the dust we found bits of planking and bundles of brush- wood that sent the wagon bounding into the air. The journey in itself was a delight. Sometimes we crashed through bracken; anon, where the blackberries grew rankest, we found a lonely little cemetery, the en rails all awry and the pitiful stumpy head - stones nodding drunkenly at the soft green mulleins. Then, with oaths and the sound of rent underwood, a yoke of mighty bulls would swing down a ‘‘skid’’ road, hauling a forty foot log along a rudely made slide. THE FISHING GROUND. A valley full of wheat and cherry trees suc- ceeded, and halting at a house we bought ten pound weight of luscious black cherries for something less than a the — and got a drink of icy cold water for nothing, while the un- attended team browsed sagaciously by the roadside, Once we found a wayside camp of horse dealers lounging by a pool, ready fora | sale or a swap, and once two sun-tanned youngsters shot down a hill on Indian ponies, their full creels banging from the b 7 , an aloud in chorus to scare a wildcat; we squab- bled over the reasons that had led a snake to cross a road; we heaved bits of bark at a venturesome chipmunk, who was really the little gray squirrel of India, and had come to - - > 3 * 9 1 „ es wer 1 W ae » ; * ‘ * — * u agile Sian tones 12 * tl t . he at 5 tie * JC ha ale al rhe * 5 wat Br | all Nevadaand Arizona, of lonely nights spent out pr „ the slaughter of deer and tothe popping of pistols, and ofthe sudden changes and chances of fortune, who delights in making the miner or the lumberman a quadruplicate millionaire and in ‘‘busting’’ the rallroad king. That was a day to be re- membered, and it had only begun when we drew rein at a tiny farm-house on the banks ot the Clackamas and sought horse feed and lodging, ere we hastened to the river that broke over a weir not a quarter of a mile away. Imagine a stream seventy yards broad divided by a pebbly island, running cver seductive ‘‘riffies’’ and swirling into deep, quiet pools, where the good salmon goes to smoke his pipe after meals. Get such a stream amid fields of breast high crops surrounded by hills of pines, throw in where you please quiet water, long fenced meadows, anda hundred foot bluff just to keep the scenery from growing too monotonous, and you will get some faint notion of the Clackamas. The weir had been erected to pen the Chenook salmon from going further up stream. We could see them, twenty or thirty pounds, by the score in the deep pools, or fying madly against the weirand foolishly skinning their noses. They were not our prey, for they would not rise at a fly and weknewit. All the same when one made his leap against the weir and landed on the foot plank with a jar that shook the board I was standing on, I would fain have claimed him for my own capture. THE FIRST SALMON. Portland had no rod. He held the gaff and the whisky. California sniffed up stream and down stream, across.the racing water, chose his ground and let the gaudy fly drop in the tall of a rife. I was getting my rod together, when I heard the joyous shriek of the reel and the yells of California, and 8 feet of living silver leaped into the air far across the water. The forces were engaged. The salmon tore up stream, the tense line cutting the water like a tide rip behind him, and the light bamboo bowed to breaking. What hap- pened thereafter I cannot tell. California swore and prayed, and Portland shouted ad- vice, and I did all three for what appeared to be half a day, but was ih reality a little over a quarter of an hour, and sul- lenly our fish came home with spurts of tem- per, dashes head on and sarabands in the air, but home tothe bank came he and the re- morseless reel gathered up the thread of his life inch by inch. We landed him ina little bay and the spring weight in his gorgeous gills checked at eleven and one-half pounds. Eleven and one-half pounds of fighting sal- bles, and California caught me round the waist in a hug that went near to breaking my rids while he shouted: ‘‘Partner! Partner! This is glory! Now you catch your fish! Twenty-four years I’ve waited for this!’’ I went into that icy cold river and made my cast just above the weir, and all but foul- hooked a blue and black water snake with a coral mouth, whocoiled herself on a stone and hissed maledictions. The next cast—ah, the pride of it, the regal splendor of it! the thrill that ran down from fin tip to toe. Then the water boiled. He böwke for the fly and gotit. There remained enough sense in me to give him all he wanted when he jumped not once but twenty times before the up- stream flight that ran my line out to the last half dozen turns, and I saw the nickeled reel- bar glitter under the thinning green coils. My thumb was burned deep when I strove to stopper the line; but I did not feel it till later, for my soul was out in the dancing weir pray- ing for him to turn ere he took my tackle away. And the prayer was heard. As I bowled back, the butt of the rod on my left hip bone and the top joint dipping like unto a weeping willow he turned and aecepted each inch of slack that I could by any means get in as a favor from on high. There be several sorts of suc- cess in this world that taste well inthe mo- ment ofenjoyment, but I question whether the stealthy theft of line from an able-bodied salmon who knows exactly what youare do- ingand why youare doingitis not sweeter than any other victory within human scope. Like California’s fish, he ranon mehead on and leaped against the line, but the Lord gave me 250 pairs of fingers in that hour. The banks and the pine trees danced dizzily round me, but I only reeled—reeled as for life— reeled for hours, and at the end of the reeling continued to give him the butt while he sulked in a pool. California was further up the reach, and with the corner of my eye I could see him casting with long casts and much skill. Then he struck and my fish broke for the weir in the same instant, and down the reach we came, California and I, reel answer - ing reelevenas the morning stars sing to- | gether. 1 AN EXCITING TIME. The first wild énthusiasm of capture had died away. We were both at work now in deadly earnest to prevent the lines fouling, to stall off a down-stream rush for shaggy water just above the weir, andat the same time to get the fish into the shallow bay down stream that gave the best practicable land- ing. Portland bade us both be of good heart and volunteered to take the rod from my hands. I would rather have died among the pebbles than surrender my right to play and land a salmon, weight unknown, with an eight-ounce rod. I heard California, at my ear it seemed, gasping, ‘‘He’s a fighter from Fightersville, sure,’’ as his fish made a fresh break across the stream. I saw Portland fall off a long fence, break the overhanging bank and clatter down to the pebbles, all sand apd landing net, and I dropped on a log to rest for a moment. As I drew breath the weary hands slack- ened their hold and I forgot to give him the butt. A wild scutter in the water, a plunge and a break for the head waters of the Clack- amas was my reward, andthe weary toil of reeling in with one eye under the water and the other on the top joint of the rod was re- newed. Worst of all, I was blocking Califor- nia’s path to the little landing bay aforesaid, and he had to halt and tire his prize where he 2 „The father of all the salmon!’’ he shouted. ‘‘For the love of heaven get your trout to bank, Johnny Bull!’’ But I could do no more. Even the insult failed to move me. The rest of the game was with the salmon. He suffered himself to be drawn, skipping with pretended delight at getting to the ha- ven where I would fain bring him. Yet no sooner did he feel shoal water under his ponderous belly than he backed like a torpedo, boat and the snarl of the reel told me that my labor was in vain. A dozen times at least this happened ere the line hinted he had given up that battle and would be towed in. He was towed. The land- ing net was useless for one of his size, and I would not have him gaffed. I stepped into the shallows and heaved him out with a re- spectful hand under the gill, for which kind- ness he battered me about the legs with his tall, and I felt the strength of him and was proud. fornia had taken my place in the shallows, his fish hard held. I was up the bank lying full length onthe sweet scented grass and gasping in company with my first salmon caught, played and landed on an eight ounce rod. My hands were cut and bleeding, I was dripping with sweat, spangled like harlequin with scales, water from my waist down, nose peeled by the sun, but ut- terly, supremely and consummately happy. He, the beauty, the darling, the dalsy, my Salmon Bahadur, weighed twelve pounds, and I had been seven and thirty minutes’ California told. tales of mon! We danced a war-dance on the peb- + bringing him to bank. He had been lightly pi hooked on the angle of the right jaw and the hook had not w ed him. That hour L sat among princes crowned heads, greater than them all. 8 , How I tell you the glories of that day ? Again and 2 5 n Q he i RRR ae r . Ry le tec NE St i tears of to that simpl wee pure 5 simple, dare - legged family in the, packing by the water side. The old farmer recollected days and nights of flerce warfare with the „way back in the ffties, when every ripple of the Columbia River and her tributaries hid covert danger. God. had dowered him witha queer, crooked gift of expression and a fierce anxiety for the wel- fare of his two little sons—tanned and re- served children, who attended school daily and spoke good English ina strange tongue. His wife was an austere woman, who had once been kindly, and perhaps handsome. Very many years of toil had taken the elasticity out of step and voice. She looked for nothing better than everlasting work— the chafing detail of housework—and then a grave somewhere up the hill among the blackberries and the pines. Butin her grim way she sympathized with her eldest_daugh- ter, a small and silent maiden of 18, who had thoughts very far from the meals she tended and the pans she scoured. We stumbied into the household at a crisis and there was a dealof downright humanity inthe same. A bad, wicked dressmaker had promised the maiden a dress in time for a to- morrow's railway journey, and though the barefooted Georgy, who stood in vo wholesome awe of his sister, had scoured the woods ona pony in search, that dress never arrived. So, with sorrow in her heart and a hundred Sister Anne glances up the road, she waited upon the strangers and, I doubt not, cursed them for the wants that stood between her and her need for tears. It was a genuine little trag - edy. The mother, in a heavy, passionless voice, rebuked her impatience, yet sat up far into the night bowed overaheap of sewing forthe daughter’s benefit. These things I beheld in the long marigold scented twilight and whispering night, loafing round the little house with California, who unfolded himself like a lotus to the moon, or in the little board- ed bunk that was in our bed-room, swapping tales with Portland and the old man. RUDYARD KIPLING, The Budweiser Restaurant, Sixth, near Locust, is now under manage- ment of Mr. Pierre Lambert, who serves the best the market affords and does it promptly. A KOMANCE IN REAL LIFE. How ea Pretty Apple Peddler Became a Rich Man's Wife. NEw YORK, Jan. 22.—There sailed away on one of the big ocean steamships a few days ago as bonny a bride as I ever saw. She goes tothe Continent fora few months with her rich Cuban husband. Three years ago she was peddling apples on Park Row. She was a young woman of commanding presence but poorly educated and was known by the name of Jo. She had dancing black eyes, coal black hairand all the comeliness of a beautiful Irish girl. During the years she went through the big bulidings down-town, no word of suspicion was ever breathed against her, She had many admirers, and, as she has told me on many occasions, bona fide offers of marriage from well-to-do men. One day, two years ago, she disappeared and for three months I heard nothing of her. Then to my amazement she swept into my office one day and for a moment I hardly recognized her, she was so richly dressed. She carried a Spanish primer in her hand, and I was surprised to learn that she had been devoting her time to the study of the Spanish language with a pri- vate tutor and had also been pre- paring herself in the rules of society. She told me that arich Cuban had fallen in love with her, had supplied her mother with all the funds necessary for her education, and that he had gone to Spain on a business trip and would return ina year to claim her as his bride. Perhaps it was because I am not much given to romance that I laughed at her, but she stuck perti- naciously to her story, and three or four times during the past year she has visited me,as she has yisited many of her old cus- tomers. A week ago I received a sweetly scented note in a strange feminine hand. As it was signed by a name that I had never heard of, I was at a loss for some time to un- derstand its meaning, until I read in a post- script, I am Jo.’’ Then I Kknewiltall. It was Jo, the apple girl, and she was mar- ried, and living at the Murray Hill Hotel for a few days, and she asked me to come and see her, and meet her husband and con- gratulate her. I did so, and was surprised to 1 find her superbly gowned, her ears flashing with diamonds, and altogether conducting herself much the same as any society queen. Her husband I found to bea very agreeable man, entirely wrapped up in admiration for his wife, and devoted as any bridegroom should be. There were others of her old friends there, and in the evening there was a friendly glass of wine, in which all present drank her health and prosperity, and the next day she sailed away in one of the big ships, and is now on the Atlantic. When she has made a sufficient stay onthe Continent she will go to a palatial home in Cuba. Who shall say now that there is noromance, even in this big and wicked city? CHEAPER than anthracite—Pittsburgcrushed coke. Devoy & Feuerborn, sole agents, 708 Pine street. SALAD AND SPAGHETTI. The Former asan Appetizerand How to Eat the Latter. Nothing fs beeter for an appetizer thana nice, fresh, cold salad, unless it be two nice, fresh, cold salads. But tomakeup a delici- ous entity, everything must be perfection. The salad plants must be clean and dry, the oll direct from Lucca and the vinegar the purest that can be brought forth from clean apples and a new cider press. If one ts a bit da „ rather critical, almost exacting, and f the need of a stomach tickler, a Russian salad is the thing par ex- cellence to accomplish this end. Mix for this tonic dish, equal quantities of chopped beet- root, bo „ ind celery; add a dash of scraped neee and then pour over—not a ma yon ‘this time but a mixture of oil, vinegar, pepper and salt. ASwedish salad is more complicated and is a good thing to eat when you have already got an appetite a big dish of something. This is the way to g@t u up. Chop up nearly the same quantities of cold potatoes and boiled beets, put on a couple of teaspoons of the water in which the beets were boiled, add two pickled herrings minced, a raw apple, a pickled cucumber and an onlon. Cover the whole business with sweet creamand when you feeljust Mke eating, pitchinand hope for the best. | Anent eating, have you ever seen Italians eat spaghetti? ‘You know what it is; and it is cooked like macaroni, with a few more stuffs in the way of meat vy and an extra dose of cheese added. course, no one would think of committing such a solecism as to cut the long tender tubes, and we Americans make the best of circumstances by twining them around a fork and gulpingin their lusciousness as best we may. 2 7 N 4 4 1 . —— ; \ : * GEN. 0. 0. HOWARD TELLS OF INSTANCES OF IT IN TIME OF WAR. How His Prayer Was Answered at Bull Run — Gen. Grant a Firm Béliever— Prayers of the Opposing Generals at Chancellorsville Both Answered, . Written for the SUNDAY Post-DtsPaton. A short time agothe writer of this paper was walking with an intelligent young man through the crowded streets of New York; we were conversing upon ordinary topics as suggested by our contacts and sur- rounding, when pe without any apparent connection slackened his gait and asked: Do you think that Divine Providence inter- poses in events, in war for example?’’ The writer answered: Surely. God is ey- erywhere and in everything.“ He replied: It may be sO, but with my daily associations and adverse influences it is hard to believe in any Divine Presence. Within an hour after that time and con- versation a paper was solicited upon the sub- ject: Providence in War.“ To elites and Christians the Old Testa - ment Scriptures furnish abundant evidenceof the direct and indirect interposition of the hand of God, from the times when Abraham, under divine favor and blessing, sent out his trained bands of servants to recover his nephew’s belongings, through all the battle- fields under Moses when en route tothe Prom- ised Land, through the flerce conflicts of Joshua and the judges of Israel, the wars of Saul, David and other kings tothe close of the Maccabees’ superb and courageous efforts to gain and retain the beloved possessions of their fathers. When the people of God did that which was right in the sight of God, He blessed them in rich abundance and success attended their arms. 0 5 When the people forsook the Lord their God, as Solomon had predicted, success did not attend their arms. If we study the subject of idolatry as here - in set forth, we will have a very complete mirror in which are reflected the general and gpecial providences of the Great Ruler in human affairs. The worship of an idol—be it sun, moon, stars, man, woman, mountains, rocks, carved images, bulls, heifers, calves, birds or other animals, or things however adorned with gold, silver or precious stones always has lowered the soul’s standard. „ THE FIRST STRONG COMMANDMENT. The first strong commandment for Jews, Mohammedan or Christian is: ‘*Thou shalt have no other Gods before me!’’ Hence, as far as we can trace the facts of history, pro- fane, secular and divine, we find that nations and rulers whose people have lowered their standard and become corrupt have sooner or later lost their courage, their patriotism, their prowess, their virtues. When finally the Lord, the Almighty, has withdrawn his favor and blessing as in an- cient Israel, in Egypt and old Rome, there comes a crumbling to pieces and a@ scattering to the four winds. Ten thousand are driven by a thousand, and no Goliath has n able to save the fighting forces. Now we may write for ‘‘iddlatry’’ cor. ruption,’’ and declare without fear of con- tradiction that soon or late, but as sure as there is existence, ‘‘corruption’’ will ener- vate and destroy the defensive forces of any people. When there ls no Immanuel (God-with-man) there is something else. For love of God anccountry read love of business, ‘‘love of gold, ‘‘love of sessions,’’ love of self.“ These wor- shipers flourish fora time like a green bay tree. But look again. They are not. Chil- dren have varied the corruption, carrying it perhaps into magnificent display and a vain show; but grandchildren comminute and dis- sipate the whole upon the wings of the wind while they themselves retain little, if any- thing, but imbecility. But where is Providence in all this? It is simply this: Not a sparrow falleth to the ground without our Father’s notice, He has made itso. Inall physical laws, the Great Designer’s presence is usually admitted for it is sensibly felt. But when spiritual force comes in from God there isa more uncertain hold as to which is the monition of my own mind, of my own conscience, and which is the monition of the Divine Spirit? . THE ETERNAL LIGHT. What matters it? As I concetved it the con- science could have no play, no force without the Eternal Presence? As light is essential to this earth, so is the Eternal Light essential to the human mind—essential to the activities of the human conscience, The compass guides the ship, but intelli- gence adjusts and regulates the compass. Without adjustment and regulation the ship will drift and probably finally be wrecked. An army is made up of a eT ie under discipline and command. time th should come a common mind. There are many consciences—but in time there seems to be a common sense of duty-a common stan- dard of right and wrong—a common con- science, if we may so speak. . Let this common conscience lose the light of divine presence and monition,the army drifts and will finally be wrecked. Its compass is out of adjustment. Its tntel- ligent Regulator is not holding the compass in its position. When the Lord 5 4 Be 8 Es : — Svvift's Specific 8. S. It is invaluable. S. 8. 8. gives a good appetite, And causes a relish for food, Which builds up the human organism. AND MAKES YOU A NEW Maw, 8. | Has no equal as a tonic, ‘ For convalescent patients, " Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases free. SWIFT SPECIFIC co., Auanta, Ca- human weakness did not recur in that mode during the great war. Was that a special act of Providence? Cer- tainly ‘‘special,’’ but precisely according to God’s promises and according to his spiritual law, which is often enunciated in the Bible to wit: all upon me in the time of trouble and I will hear thy petition.’’ 9 almort severed from his body, began to cry out, O, Lord have mercy on me, have mercy and help me to bear this.’’ He saw the eye of a Christian friend fixed compassionately up- on him while he was trying to give him some air. Catching the spent of sympathy the wounded officer smiled and said: One always does so in trouble, then only he remembers and calls upon his Saviour.’’ ‘*Why shouldn’t he? til I was afflicted I went astray,’’ his friend said. Since that day that officer has been a faithful servant of the Savior. In his wounded condition Our Father found him gnd healed him. Such instances that are known among both Union and Confederate soldiers are numer- ous and doubtless the Heavenly Father, who ever dealeth directly with human souls, has his own abundant multiplication. Providence exhibits his dealings with great leaders. One could not be long with Gen. George H. Thomas without noticing this. He was wonderfully successful in his operations, especially at Mill Springs, Ky., and finally at Nashville, Tenn. sense of responsibibity and a sense of duty pressed his mind and heart without intermission. He once said tothe writer: ‘‘I cannot leave the front; I cannot go on a furlough, though I haven’t seen home nor my wife for morethan a year. Should I leave headquarters this winter something would be sure to go wrong.’’ Here wasa constraint and an im- pulse beyond those which came from the or - dinary conscience. GRANT’S FAITH. They kept him solid at his post out of battle and in battle. They imparted the same dis- cipline to his men at all times and made them partakers of his imperturbable character, unconquerable in battle. These exhibitions were even more marked in Gen. U. 8. Grant. He must not do that! If he should he would be flying in the face of Providence!’’ He could not swear, the feeling of God’s presence was so strong. It inspired him with courage when other hearts failed. It kept him on the offen- sive till the sin of slavery and rebellion had been subdued. This, as we have endeavored to express it, was his own view; that is, the Lord's hand is in this contest. When weshall have suffered enough to bring us to oar proper senses then we shall have the strong courage to meet the enemy and prevail. Abraham Lincoln, the more he suffered in spirit, the more he pondered the problems of war. The more he prayed in secret, so much the more was he able to see the doings of God and interpret them to his peoplein those messages so beautifulin their simplicity an so marvelous in their wisdom. These were a revelation to all, from the small to the great. To most minds the Northern re- vulsion of sentiment after the Sumpter affair was a direct work of Providence. It was so contagious, so simultaneous, so universal. We cried out The Un- ion; it must be preserved. Men brought up and educated against war and all connected with it instantly reversed the wheels of their whole being, buckled on the armor and went forth, without compunction of conscience to fields of strifé. But one asks, How about the other side? Where tere was an equal sin- cerity andalike unanimity! The spirit was not the same. Yetin neither the Union nor the confederacy was there positive clearness of conscience. The Union clouds would not clear till our leader’s purpose was absolute and fixed that human bondage should be destroyed. It must always be remembered that the Lord’s prophets on the subjectof slavery were persecuted unsparingly in the North. Massachusetts egged these in Faneuil Hall, Connecticut drove them from her shores and Illinois hanged them to the nearest tree. The An army officer who had just had his leg ASK YOUR GROCER FOR The Celebrated CHOCOLAT MENIER Annual Sales Exceed 30 MILLION Lbs USE POND'S EXTRACT FOR CATARRH WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYSs A WELL-KNOWN NEW YORK PHY- SICIAN GIVES THIS ADVICE IN CASES OF CATARRH: „The mucous membrane being relaxed an astringent is required to restore if to a healthy condition, POND’S EXTRACT is such an as- tringent. Used as a gargle, wash, or injection it js exceedingly bene- ficial,” WHAT THE PATIENT SAYS: “| have been a constant sufferer for years (from about Nov. ist until the fol- lowing June) from severe colds in my head and throat; in fact, the whole mu- sous tissue from the nose, down to and Including the bronchial tubes, were more of less affected. It was fast developing Into CHRONIC CATARRH, | had tried most known remedies, and was finally persuaded last March to use POND’'S EXTRACT. |! snuffed it up my nose and inhaled it; gargied my throat with it and swallowed it. it relieved me wonderfully and has effected almost a radical cure. | have used it for burns, brvises, and sprains, and believe it ine valuable in such cases. I believe aise that no family should be without itin the house, feeling as | do that it comprises @ whole Pharmacopaia within itself,” =—FREDERIC Z. 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Yen 1 as The “aa! 5 N E 3 Bs * = aa 2 2 1 ae Shape Vary—The —How the Size and pe Heads of Some Prominent Frenchmen —Hints for Soulptors. Mr. Henry Havard. a Parisian, has lately, | satisfaction for his own and the edification and instruction of his versatile fellow-towns- men, made a study of heads. Apart from scientific reasons, he has been moved in this im in l HN Meissonnier . Bartholdi. practical study, tofurnish thereby a hint to sculptors in their methods of work. For it must he known that there is scarcely a man ofany note in France whether he be artist, literateur, inventor or successful merchant, who may not be certain that his bust will descend to posterity. Here are a (im | ™ V 0 0 Osman Pasha. Kasparian few results of Mr. Havard’s researches in anthropology, through the medium of famous hatters of Paris! While it is gratify- ing to note for instance that the head of the lamented Paul Bert is simgularly like in form to that of Voltaire, is it not deplorable that the cranium of the esteemed and talented — if | i t y Zola. M. Milne-Edwards offers nearly the same con- formation as that of Ribot the assassin? On the other hand we find the heads of cer- tain remarkable men, whoin the exercise of acommon profession have acquired almost an equal notoriety, prosenting projections absolutely different. There are few lawyers 00 The King of Portugal. The Emperor of Russia, a Parisian 7 desired, 14 that ‘Due Montpensier one 3 the largest — 2 On the contrary, f Marechal MacMahon and the Prince — 2 Mona are 5 diminutive. We may gathe a * 0 ull 0 Duke of Mont hpenster. Duke @ Aumale. mine a priori the exact formation of man’s head even in strictly acquainting ourselves with his special qualifications, whether moral or intellectual, or with his work or actions. Notwithstanding the eurprising diversity of shape which we have noted as existing in the skulls of certain of our great contemporaries, we know that the general form of the head 2 upon race, and varies with it. we may conclude that there are poets, (i mM | | | | H J ) IM Voltaire. Paul Bert. painters, mathematicians, sculptors and merchants whose heads are decidedly oval; that there are mathematicians, poets, paint- ers and sculptors whose heads are round. Because there are races which present these differences. It is a question of origin and not of aptitude. Yet. miscalcuiations are fre- quent. Within the confines of Europe, for instance, all peoples of Cimbric origin, those inhabit- AT Ati 4 We Gen. Brugere. ing the borders of the Mediterranean, North- Germans, Swedes and Norwegians are dolicho- cephalous (having elongated skulls), whilst peoples of Oeltic gin, Southern Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, Swiss, Irish and Gaellic are on the contrary, brachy-cephalous (round-skulled). Compare the head of Osman Pacha with that of Dr. Kasparian of Pesth, for example. But the theoretically certain becomes prac- tically uncertain, because of the incessant migration and resultant crossing of races. Such migration began with the quarternary epoch. So we may judge of the alliances, the mixtures of blood and consequent curious nil 3 is impose mer “OD FAMILY ‘DOCTORS. MEDICAL MEN WHO WERE PROMINENT FIGURES IN 8T. LOUIS OF THE PAST. The 1 Physicians of the City— Doctors Who Were:Celebrated in Their Profession—Facts About Them and Some Interesting Anecdotes. Of all the professions there is none which ranks higher for its usefulness and benefit to mankind than that of the physician. Itis second only tothat of the ministry, for self- sacrifice must bea feature of the good phy- sician’s life and the desire & relieve suffering becomes so much a part of his nature that goodness and kindness becomes the motive of his career. The physician is as tirelessin his duties as his life is bare of pleasure. Renunciation is the theme which he has studied and which he must follow to the bitter end. And what an autocrat he is too. My physician says 1 must’’ and *‘the doctor says I must not’’ are the phrases which rule the mightiest of us, and sovereign and peasant alike bow to his science and understanding. See even the un- Dr. Hodgen, tutored Indian’s faithin the equally untu- tored Medieine man. But it is the skilled men, the noted physicians of St. Louis whom death has claimed that are to be spoken of here. Many of these celebrated physicians are more fam- ous in foreign countries by their discoverfes and writings than in this, their home. How many old citizens will sigh and say: He was our family physician,’’ and recall anec- dotes of that most sacred of all beings in the heart of a family, the doctor. How they have waited for his coming, being breathless on his consultation and verdict. How his de- cree has brought them to the seventh heaven of happiness or Jaid desolate the sweetest joys of life. DR. FARRAR. Dr. Bernard Gaines Farrar, son of Joseph Royal Farrar, was born in Goochland County, Va., July 4, 178. His parents removed to Kentucky in ‘the autumn ofthat year. Young Farrar commenced the study of medicine at the age of 16 in the office of Dr, Selman of Cin- cinati, afterwards studying with Dr, Brown of Lexington. Hé attended lectures in Phila- delphia in 1804 and graduated in Lexing- ton, Ky., though he located in Frankfort, Ky., and in 1806 at the suggestion of Judge Coburn of Missouri, who was his brother-in-law, he moved to St. Louis and was the first American physician who established himself west of the Mississippi. In this city he was of course an ‘authority, and justly so, for his skill and science was exceedingly great. He neces- sarily practiced all parts of medicine, but he was especially gifted as a surgeon. He per- formed some operations of so delicate a na- ture and with such good results as would have won him high rank even now in these days of many skilled surgeons. In his manners and his disposition he was always kind and gentle, yet exceedingly firm also when neces- sity demanded unyielding firmness. Dr. Far- exhumed, removed the placed it in a copper vase, like a diploma case. See dake res with alcohol, and sealed, . : eral children of the famous doctor ted were disposed of in this manner, no religious ceremony being held over them. The cop ee a de case were sain ott t, | wife’s gra t near Cahokia, which he much admired, e wanted also a cave near Hannibal where the cases could be hung by means of er ih and had almost completed arrangements — 4 his own burial in a like manner in Mammot Cave when the war broke out and he handed his arms over to the rebels, being a Confed- erate, soul and heart. DR. BEAUMONT, Dr. William Beaumont, who was famous among the physicians of St. Louis, came from a sterling old New England family, the town of Lebanon having the honor of being his birthplace more than acenturyago. His ancestors were English, and he used joking- ly to say that he sprang from the Beaumont and Fletcher“ stock. As opportunity per- mitted in the intervals of farm work on his father’s place, he attended the country school and when of age adopted medicine as his profession, 2 this eareer he was enabled to plish great to his fellow wae: In 1812 Beaumont joined the Army as assistant surgeon. War had been declared against England and hostilities commenced On the northeastern frontier. Young Beaumont was soon in active service and continued on duty until the close of the war in 1845. During this period he had gained many friends and such a high reputation that in appreciation of his. services he was retained on ‘the medical start while many higher in rank and older on the list were dropped from the rolls. He, how- ever, resigned his commission and engaged in private practicein Plattsburg; but a year later found him again in the army ranking the same as when he left. He was ordered to Fort Mackinac as Post Surgeon. This was in 1820. In 1827 he was at Green Bay, in 1829 at Fort Crawford, in 1833 at Washington and in 1834 at Jefferson Barracks, and then the city, or rather town, of little and hum ble pretensions claimed him as her townsman, In addition to mis army duties, he was permitted to engage in private practice, and the city ot St. Louis remained his permanent home for a period of eighteen years, until his death, which oc- curred in 1853. As Beaumont had taken high rank in public service, soin private practice his experience and enviable reputa- tion acquired him a lucrative clientele among the best families of the city, In 1849 he battled flercely with the cholera e ourge. Though at that time over three score he stood at his post with all the zeal, courage and fortitude of his early years, giv. ing every moment tothe agonized sufferers of the plague. Succeeding years found him still on duty, with the great love of his pro- fession unabated, but one evening while de- scending the steps of a patient’s residence he accidentally tripped and fell, producing injuries which finally led to his death, April 25, 1853, in his 68th year. His funeral was a very large. Dr. Beaumont married in 1821 Miss Deborah Platt of Plattsburg, N. Y. Two children were born, one of them a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Beaumont Kaime, a resident yet in this city. Dr. Beaumont’ 5 skill made him famous throughout both worlds, and one case under his care, that of a man named St. Martin, Who had by the ac - cidental discharge of a musket had the left side of his body partially shot away, won him the praise of all the civilized world. DR. POPE. Dr. Charles Alexander Pope, who stands on the highest niche of noted physicians, was born in the town of. Huntsville, Ala., March 15, 1818. His father, Benjamin 8. Pope, a man of rare culture, was careful that his son should have all the advantages of a complete education. After instruction in his native town he entered the University of Alabama, where he graduated. Returning to his native town he commenced his medical studies with physicians of r his lov ——ꝛ — — One of them, poem dedicated to Rev. 3 “The War in Heaven, to Mrs. J. G. I., and „The Jesuits’? to Rev. Father De Smet, the famous Indian „and The Hamlet of Manresa, dedicated to Pope ‘tAthione, the country of Col. O al jon, was called after n native town in Ireland, and Dr. Linton's Manresa (his country app <a the O'Fallon Dr. M. L. Linton. place. Dr. Linton was most original in his style and loved nothing so well as his merry jokes of which he had an inexhaustible sup- ply. He was an invalid for many years and died about seventeen years ago. DR, STEVENS. Dr. Charles Whittles Stevens was born in 1817, in the town of Pompey, Onondago County, N. V. He was educated at the acad- emy and after that studied civil engineering, Turning his steps West, however, he selected Rushville, III., to study medicine, having de- termined toresign his first profession. He studied medicine with Dr. Rogers, and in 1840 he came to st. Louis, where he began the practice of medicine, In i164 he was elected demonstrator of anatomy in Kemper College, which position he held with great honor for five years,taking the same position in the St. Louis Medical College. In 1835 he was elected to the chair of general, special and surgical anatomy. About this time he made a tourof Europe and spent some time in professional study, He returned to St. Louis and after thirteen years’ service he resigned the professorship in order to take the position of Superintend - ent and Physician of the County Insane Asylum. This position he resigned in 1872 and entered upon the practice of giving especial attention to ner- vous diseases, He was called often as an ex- pert in cases. where insanity of individuals was questioned and never once was his moral integrity questioned, for strict , impartial jus. tice was always fearlessly upheld by him. In 1844 Dr. Stevens was married to a daughter of the Mr. Patrick Dillon. He died about a year ago. 5 DR. FRAZIER. Dr. Frazier was born in Todd County, Ken- tucky, in 1809. He was one of the first class who graduated from the medical department of Kemper College (the class at that time con- sisting of only three). He practiced some time in Salem, III., and afterwards at Liberty near Peoria. Afterwards at Springfield. He married Miss Moore of Tennessee, a sister of Dr. John 8. Moore of 8t. Louis. He removed to this city in 1847, wherehe gained a large practice and the position of one of the most eminent physicians of the day. DR, M’OABB. Dr. E. W. McOabe was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, in 181. He received his college education at Georgetown and graduated atthe University of Maryland in 1822. The following year he came West, ticing medicine at Fredericktown and Kas- kaskia, III. Afterwards he came to St. Louis, where, from 1833 to 1840, he practiced, being associated with Drs. Lewis F. Lane and Dr. Hardage Lane, He was highly esteemed asa physician and gentle- man. 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He commenced the practice of medicine in Pittsfield, III., the town in which he had grown to manhood, In 1850, in the gold excitement, he accompanied a party to California, but failing to win a fortune returned to Pittsfield, but in 1851 he S — but Ihave seen many an emi- to pe bea sg All commtnications | nent architect’s patience tried severely while- doing it. Arn and easy expectoration is produced by a few doses of Dr. J. H. McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balsam, in all cases of hoarseness, A Little Pot is Soon Hot, One of the most use- sore throat or difficulty of breathing. - * rar’s descendants in this city cherish his memory with pride. DR. Mu. Mu. FALLEN, Another famous physician, was born in King and Queen County, Va., April 29, 18f0. He received his education and graduated with distinction at the University of Virginia, having such men as Edgar A. Poe, R. M. T. Hunter and other men of note as hig class- affected that he retired from active service, and died in June, 1855. DR, MOORE, Dr. John 8. Moore was born in Orange County, North Carolina, in 1807, and was ed- ucated at Cumberland College, Princeton, Ky., graduating in 1826. He attended a course of lectures at Miami University in Ohio, He practiced for five rs was appointed Demonstrator ‘of Anatomy in the McDowell Medical College, being always the especial favorite and protege of Dr. Jos, Nash McDowell, who saw the future fame that was to come to his pupil. In 1853 he was appointed Professor of Anatomy in the Mc- Dowell College and served until the college was broken up at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861, and the various professors of the ful little inventions lately patented in England, says London Queen, is this water heater, by mans of which food and shav- ing water, etc., can be heated over any of higher repute than Messrs. Caraby, De- marge and Clery. Observethe diagrams of their heads, and decide if it be possible to make a useful deduction from them. Messrs. Atthalin and Goron have won a merited renown in the art of cross-examining criminals. Well, follow with the eye the Il 60 IIR ‘i ' ei) Ht 11 | 1 | Hi 161 , 1 111 | | | HH iH] e | . i if ler. Vertical une which divides their respective ms and which marks the mesial plane each. You will observe that with Atthalin the left side is more largely deveioped, while with Goronit isthe right. An astonishing contradiction. Denar surprises await us in passing from mM | Marshal McMahon. | the bartothearmy. Gens. Galiffetand Le- braun present extremely elongated heads. while those of Ferronand Bruginare decid- ‘@djy round. Among ths politicians who have governed the destinies of France for twenty years, the differences of cranium are not less “eonsiderable or strange. It will be noticed that the diagrams of f 18 Uh [yy neal ATT J N / Milne-Edwards. The Murderer Ribot. Gambetta and Bardoux are admirably pro- Again, considering persons of ‘Bian social rank and those who exercise or ve exercised a supreme authority, these | the The Count of Paris. Duke of Orleans. modifications which have come about since that remote period. If we needed proof that all a priori reasoning must be adyanced with caution, it would only require that we con- template the diagrams ofthe accompanying heads of Breal and that of Henri Rochefort. The former being of Semitic origin, should display an oval type; the other being of Franco-Celtic race should be slightly round, but it is exactly the contrary We see by these few examples how much it is to be wished that all illustrious men of our day would submit to an exact measurement oftheir skulls. Sculptors would not be so liable then to commit awful blunders; and posterity would be abie to handle with more certainty those problems which are at pres- ent agitating the anthropological world. VISITING CARDS. We only charge $1.50 for 100 finest cards and engraved copper plate. WEDDING INVITATIONS. We execute Me finest; our prices the lowest. MERMOD & JACCARD JEWELRY CO, Broadway and Locust, Samples mailed on application. . KEPT THE PARTY WAITING. Rey. W. W. Boyd, Formerly of St: Louis, Causes a Scene at a Wedding. The following from the New York WoRLD refers to the former pastor of the Second Bap- | tist Church of this city: A scene occurred in the Peddie Memorial Church, Newark, N. J., last evening that marred the serenity of a distinguished wed- ding party and upset all the plans that had been made. Six o’clock was the hour set for the wedding of Miss Frieda Goeller, daughter of Edward Goeller, President of the Board of Education, and Harry Dunn, a well - known young business man of Newark. At the appointed. time the wedding party filed into the church and took places at the altar. Rev. W. W. Boyd was to perform the ceremony, but he did not appear. After wait- ing several minutes the party took seats in the front pew. The church was crowded with friends, and the pause was decidedly awk- ward. Sometime having passed President Goeller went to Mayor Haynes, who was sit- | ting in a pew, and requested him to perform the ceremiony. The Mayor assented, and took his place in front of the bridal platform, The bridal party assumed a position in front of him and the ceremony was a Before reading the marriage service the Mayor, turning tothe assembled guests, said; ‘‘Is share | OY one present who has any obgec - He was — at this point by Mrs. Dunn, mother of the bridegroom, ed: Jes, I have,. At this the Mayor paused and then resumed his seat. The bridal party again sat down, and remained: until nearly an hour after the appointed time, when Pastor Boyd made his appearance, He apologized for his tardiness and said he bring him hich party had neglected to send. The couple ware then promptly married, A Fatal Elevator Accident. At 20’clock this afternoon August Barring. ton, .employed at A Collins & gg Featber Factory, Chestnut street, an elevator ‘saffron the afth, Aor 2 tablishment and was — — Atlantic lad wea coe . r Who eK - ees mates. The tie of friendship which existed between Dr. Pallen and Poe was very close; he frequently criticised Poe’s poems long be- fore they were published. Dr. Fallen studied medicine at the University of Maryland and graduated at the age of 23 years. In 1835 he married Miss Janet Cochran of. Baltimore. In 1842 Dr. Pallen came tot. Louis, and soon secured an extensive practice. In 1843 he was elected Professor of Obstetrics in the medical department of the St. Louis University. He remained as one of the professors for twenty-seven years, having as his colleagues Drs. Pope, Linton, Prout, Prather and Litton. In 1844 he was appointed Health Officer by Mayor Bernard Pratte,recelving the enormous salary of $100 per year. He attended the City, the Small-pox and the Cholera Hospitals during the sad days of 1849. He was also post surgeon at the Arsenal, owing to the fact that the regular army surgeons were at the time engagedin the Mexican war. Dr. Pallen was one of the founders of the Acad- emy of Science in St. Louis, as well as of the St. Louis Medical Society. He was active in the organization of the University Club, and was at onetime one of its vice- presidents. He was devoted to his profession, and was a scientist of great learning, studying to the day of his death astronomy, geology, mathe- matics and philology. He wrote a great deal on scientific subjects, and was a writer of much vigor in general literature, His eldest son,Dr.Montrose A. Pallen, occu- pied the chair of gynecology in the Uni- versity of New York, and had besides won a reputation in St. Louis, where for many years he practiced medicine, One other son is Selwyn B. Pallen of this city. His eldest daughter married the late Felix Adler, one of the most noted scientists of the day. "Two grandsons of the famous old physician, Oonde Pallen, son of the late Montrose Pallen and Gaty Palien, son of Selwyn B. Fallen, inherit many of the gifts of their famous grandfather. DR, M’DOWELL. Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell, one of the most noted physicians and surgeons who has ever ractised in this city, whose pame is as famil- E with the young generation as that of the old, was born in. In Cincinnati he was ated with the medical college of that city, but in 1840 he came to st. Louis, and immediately set to work to organize a medi- cal college. He was a fluent and eloquent speaker and a wit as well. He had a fund of anecdotes that were simply inexhaustible and in college it was said of him that he had a story for every bone, muscle, nerve and vessel inthe whole body and that he was wont toenliven his lectures and stimulate the memory of the students by relating those stories and so flxing the anatomical facts in their minds, In one thing only was he care- less and improvident and * was in pecu- niary matters. He was kind and charitable to the poor but ready to take from those who fully the 1 5 Fi 5 N Among phases late Dr. Stevens was ge = 77 5 O 1 * 4 - af * 5 y es 3 . . . FF ee P 8 ‘ ¥ Linton Dr. Charles Pope, extensive practice, He then attended the Cin- cinnati Medical College, and attended a course of lectures, Believing he would have still greater advantages by attending the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, he became one of the students and graduated there, After that he turned his ambitious young steps toward Europe. He traveled extensively and resided two years in Paris that he might study surgery which had been brought to such perfection in thaticity. In 1841 Dr. Pope returned from Europe and began his practice, and before a year he Was elected Professor of Anatomy in the Medical Depart- ment of the St. Louis University. After that honors crowded thick upon him. In 1446 he was united in marriage to Miss Oaroline O Fallon, daughter of the late Col. John O Fallon of this city. He was therefore the uncle of the present Mrs, John O'Fallon of this city.” When only. thirty- five years of age Dr. Pope was elected President of the American Med- ical Society, In 1865 he gave up his practice in St. Louis at the solicitations of his family, and went to Europe. In 1870 he returned to St. Louis on a visit, which was one continued ovation, However, he returned to Paris to rejoin hig family, and scarcely had the tidings of his arrival reached St. Louls when the entire city was startled to hear of his sudden death in Faris in July, 1870. Dr. Pope was only 62 years old at the time of his death. DR. LINTON, Dr. M. L. Linton, of all the physicians of St. Louis, is perhaps the best remembered among the old families among whom he had such an extensive practice, and where — the young people andgrandchildren given the remedies Dr. Linton — for me' by the older people who were his patients. This eminent physician was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, in 1908, He ro- éeived his education in his native town and commenced there his medical | educa afterwards going to Paris to complete it. little circumstance in his boyhood directed the whole tenor of his life. A lived in the house of young 3 have t geen of the physicians on the was married to Miss. daughter of | and a large 3 * at Mount Vernon and Oarlisle, II. He married Miss Morrison of Princeton, Ky. He started to Philadelphia to complete his medical studies but meeting Dr. McDowell was persuaded by him to enter the first class college were scattered. Later the old Mc- Dowell College became a United States mili- tary prison, and within its walls were im gan during the years of war many who previously been students, In 1861 Dr. of the Cincinnat! Medical College, where he Hodgen was selected as chief surgeon by the | graduated in 1882. He practiced in Tennessee for some time and came to St. Louis in 1840, taking part in the organization of the Medi- cal Department of Kemper College, with which institution he was identified under its variouschanges. To Dr. Moore came the honor of delivering the first medical lecture west of the Mississippi. DR. CARR LANE. Nine times Mayor of St. Louis, and yet a physician; such was the busy career of Dr. Carr Lane. The eminent M. D. was born in Fayette County, Pa., Dec. 1, 1789, and was the third son of Presley Carr Lane. His edu- cation wasin the common country schools, until his 18th year when he w nt to Jeffer- son County. After he was grown he spent two years at college at Carlisle, Penn., where de graduated with honor. He began his medical studies in Louisville, Ky., when a desire seized him to go to the frontierand war against the Indians. Tiring of this, he re- turned and finished his medical studies in Philadelphia, He then entered the army, serving successfully as assistant surgeon fora few years. Coming to St. Louis, he became a great favorite of the people, and after four years’ residence was elected the first Mayor of St. Louis, and so well did he fill the official chair, that he was nine times re-elected to the office of Mayor. He married Miss Mary Ewing, daughter of Nathan Ewing. Mrs. William Glasgow was his daughter and Dr. William grandson, politics and wasa great favorite as a phy. sician, not only for his sctence and skill, but wd personal magnetism, Dr. Lane died in DR, H. LANE, Dr, Hardage Lane,another Distinguished öt DR. GEORGE ENGLEMAN decease E N pk Mg He returned to his 4 109 bso | Western Sanitary Commission. He volun- teered inthe service of the United States Government, and was placed in charge of the Fifth Street Hospital, now the Laclede Ho- tel on Fifth and Chestnut streets. He was appointed also Gov. Gamble Surgeon- General of Missouri. During the war he was elected Professor of Physiology in the St. Louis Medical College, known then as Pope’s Ool- lege. Dr. Hodgen was not only one of the most famous surgeons in the world, but pos- sessed great originality. and invented a splint for fracture of the thigh that is famous in both Europe and America, and he invented besides several other splints equally famous in the world of surgery. After the close of the war, Dr. Charles A. Pope, who upto that time had been leading surgeon in St, Louis and Dean of the St. Louis Medical College, removed to Europe, as has been stated, and retired from practice, Dr. Hodgen was unmedlately elected Dean of the college. Death overtook him April 28, 1883. All the city mourned the loss of her brilliant light. Dr, Hodgen was a man of few but had a most tender heart. A volume of anecdotes could be told of his madesty, great good heartedness and exceedingly gen jp oe the other noted dead physicians of St. e whom space does not permit their interesting sketches, 2 whose m the brilliant physic Pleas’ Scesunee Hall (a most eminent phy- r remembered), Dr „ 8 A MATCH PUZZLE. It Has Bothered the Ingenuity of Many an Architect. Split slightly the end of one match, then cut the end of a second one, which is to be inserted in the divided end ofthe frst, forming an acute angle, Place them on the table, the summit of the angle at the top, leaping against a third match, as represented pz 3 . ~ a * n ‘ by |° gas bracket. The illustration fully ox: plains its construction. — SICK HEADACHE—Carter’s Little Liver ms SICK HEADACHE—Carter’s Little Liver Pills SICK HEADACHE-—Carter's Little Liver Pills SIOK HEADACHE—Carter’s Little Liver Pills 2 — — L. 2 Rae nne 44 — — ** ra
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K * r + aie. tee +e Sag Se ies re a 3 = > 3 — 1 . ‘ 4.5 ‘ . : n n 7 8 4 ; a Ne ar F fat Cpa Bas! So * 1 2 — ZN ae Kere ans . a A * 3 PPP 8 * a a Fats R Bie Ai BERT" RD - ew SS ae ee ee. oat ‘ * 8 5 * ; : 3 : : 8 1 7 4 N 4 1 * 7 Ae y's **T would know what Iam to expect. | Highest of all in Leavening Power—U. fo, doa oe nati * 72 Sounder sense. Ris 5700 “OF PRAGUE * A FANTASTIC TALE BY F. MARION CRAWFORD. 2 * a Author of Mr. Isaacs, Dr. Claudius, A Boman Singer, Etc. Written for the SUNDAY Post-DisPaTcH. (Copyright.) CHAPTER III. He had been deceived in supposing that he must inevitably find the names of those he sought upon the ordimary registers which chronicle the arrival and departure of trav- elers. He lost no time, he spared no effort, driving from place to place as fast as two sturdy Hungarian horses could take him, hurrying from one office to another and again and again searching endless pages and col- umns which seemed fullof allthe names of earth, but in which he never found the one of allothers which he longed toread. The gloom in the narrow streets was already deepening, though it was scarcely two hours after midday, and the heavy air had begun to thicken with a cold, gray haze, even in the broad, straight Przikopy, the wide thorough- fare which has taken the place and the name of the moat before the anciént fortifications, so that distant objects and figures lost the distinctness of their outlines, Winter in Prague is but One long, melancholy dream, broken sometimes at noon by an hour of sun- shine, by an intermittent visitation of reality, by the shock and glare of a little broad day- light. The morning is not morning, the even- ing is not evening; as in the land of the Lo- tus, it is ever afternoon, gray, soft, misty, Jad, save when the sun, being at his meridian Kafka Faced Her Resolutely, height, pierces the dim streets and sweeps the open places with low, slanting waves of pale brightness. And yet these same dusky streets are thronged with a moving multi- tude, are traversed ever by ceaseless streams of men and women, flowing onward, silently, - swiftly, eagerly. The very beggars do not speak aboye a whisper, the very dogs are dumb. The stillness of all voices leaves nothing for the perception of the hearing save the dull tread of many thousand feet and the rough rattle of an occasional car- riage. Rarely the harsh fones of a peasant or the clear voices of a knot of strangers, unused to such oppressive silence, startle the ear, causing hundreds of eager, half-sus- icious, half-wondering eyes to turn in the irection of the sound, And yet Prague isa great city, the capital of the Bohemian Crownland, the center of a not unimportant nation, the focus in which are concentrated the hottest, if not the brightest, rays from the fire of . kindled within the last half century by the Slavonic race. There is an ardent furnace of life hidden beneath the crust of ashes, there is a wonderful language behind that national silence. The Wanderer stood in deep thought under the shadow of the ancient Powder Tower. Haste had no further object now, since he had made every inquiry within his power and it was a relief to feel the pavement beneath his feet and breathe the misty frozen air after having been solong inthe closeness of his carriage. He hesitated as to what he should do, unwilling to return to Unorna and ac- knowledge himself vanquished, yet finding it hard to resist his desire to t every means, no matter how little reasonable, how evidently useless, how puerile and revolting to his The street behind him led towards Unorna’s house. Had he found him- self in a more remote quarter he might have come to another and wiser conclusion. Being so near to the house of which he was think- ing, he yielded to the temptation. Having reached this stage of resolution, his mind be- gan to recapitulate the events of the day, and he suddenly felt a strong wish to re- visit the church, to stand in the place where Beatrice had stood, to touch, in the marble basin besige the door the thick ice which her fingers had touched so lately, to traverse again the dark passages through which he had pursued her. To ac- complish his purpose he need only turn aside afew steps from the path he was now fol- lowing. e left the street almost immediate- ly, passing under a low, arched way that opened on the right-hand side, and a moment later he was within the walls of the Teyn Kirche. The vast bDdilding was less gloomy than it had been inthe morning. It was not yet the hour of vespers. The funeral torches had been extinguished, as well as most of the lights upon the high altar, there were Pot a dozen 882 inthe church, and high up be- neath the roof broad shafts of softened sun- shine, floating above the mists of the city without, streamed through the narrow lan- cet windows and were diffused in the great m below. The Wanderer went to the monument of Brahe and sat down in the cor- er of the blackened pew. His hands trem- led a little as he clasped them upon his knee and his head. sank slowly towards his breast. s thought of all that might have been if he had risked everything that morning. He is strength to force a way himself through the press, he could have t the multitude to the right and left, and e could have reached her side. Perhaps he d been weak, indolent,timid,and he accused himself of his own failure. But then, again he seemed to see about him the closely pack nity, an wer tay fav ga Had it been an h , all d not been his r he knew, when he thought of it that the strength of his uld n a breath of nd men, shoulderto e could have done othing. Once again his fate had defeated at the moment of success. He was aware that some one was standing very neartohim. He looked up and sawa very short, gray- ed man enga in a minute examination of e dark marble Yace on the astronomer’ tomb. The man’s bald head, encircled at the base with a frin a r, but the shape pin gular as to distinguish its ess, ll enormous de- ust visible as he ing, an the same time lal protuberances behind the led ears. No one who knew the A ; . iting his wrinkled forehead, broa , harrow and high in the middle, show- & Socratic nose half buried in tof the earance of hardness and Positive color whieh re: “of the dase iay inthe i. 25 bright, sharp eyes w gleamed beneath the hy eyebrows like tiny 1 of vivid blue ay seen through little rifts in a curtain of cloud. All expression, all — all life were concentrated in th two points. The Wanderer rose to his feet. **Keyork Arabian!“ he exclaimed, extend- ing his hand. The little man immediately pret is in his small fingers, which, soft an — y nnee bs ther were, possessed a strength rdly to have been expectec either from their s! or from the small rtions of him to whom they belonged. „Stil wandering?’’ asked the little man, with a slightly sarcastic intonation. He spoke in a deep, corgesing hase not loud, but rich in quality and free m t g barsh- ness which often belongs to very manly voices. A musician would have discovered that the pitch was that of those choristers whose deep throats yield organ tones a full octave below the compass of or- dinary singers in other lands. ‘*You must have wandered, too, since we last met,’’ replied the taller man J never wander, said Keyork. ‘‘Whena man knows what he wants, knows where it is to be found, and s thither to take it, he is not wandering. oreover, I have no thought of removing myself or my s from Prague. I live here. t is acity for old men. tis saturnine. The foundations of its houses rest on the silurian formation, which is more than can be said of any other capital. as far as I know. 2 Is that an advantage?“ inquired the Wan- erer. Jo my mind. I would say to my son, ifI had one—my thanks toa blind but intelligent destiny for preserving me from such a calam- ity'!—I would say to him: Spend thy youth among flowers in tbe land where they are brightest and sweetest; pass thy manhood in all lands where man strives with man, thought for thought, blow for blow; choose for thine old age that spot in which all things being old, thou mayest. for the longest time consider thyself young in comparison with thy surroundings. A man never feels old if he contemplates and meditates upon those things only which are immeasurably older than himself. Moreover the imperishable can preserve the perishable.’’ It was not your habit to talk of death when we were together.’’ J have found it interesting of late years. The subject is connected with one of my in- ventions. Did * ever embalm a body? No? I could tell you something singular About the newest process. What is the connection?“ Jam embalming myself, body and mind. It is but an experiment, and unless it suc- ceeds it must be the last. Embalming, as it isnow understood, means substituting one thing foranother. Ve I am trying to purge from my mind its old circulating medium; the new thoughts must all be se- lected from a class wHich admits of no decay. Nothing could be simpler. It seems to me that nothing could be more vague.’’ Jou were not formerly so slowto under- stand me,’’ said the strange little man with n herself Unorna?’’ the Wanderer asked, pay ing no attention to his friend’s last remark. 1 do. What of her?’’ Keyork Arabian glanced keenly at his companion. ‘*‘Whatisshe? She has an odd name. As for her name, it is easily accounted for. She was born onthe 29th day of Feb- ruary, the year ofher birth being bisextile. Unor means February, Unorna, derivative adjective, belonging to February. Some one gave her the name to commemorate the circumstance.’’ „Her parents, I suppose.’’ IBS probably—whoever they may have n 4 >? „And what is she?“ the Wanderer asked. „She calls herself a witch, answered Ke- ork with considerable scorn, ‘‘I do not now what she is, nor what to call her—a sensitive, an hysterical subject, a medium, a witch—a fool, if you like, or a chariatan if you prefer the term. Beautiful she is, at least, whatever else she may not be.’’ es, she is beautiful.“ **So you have seen her, have you?’’ The little man again looked sharply up at his tall companion, Jou have had a consultation „Does she give consultations? Is she a professional seer?’’ The Wanderer asked the question in a tone of surprise. ‘‘Do you mean that she maintains an establishment upon such a sale out ofthe proceeds of fortune- telling?’’ „do not mean anything ofthe sort. For- tune-telling is excellent! Very good!’’ Ke- york’s bright eyes flashed with amusement. „What are you doing here—I mean in this church?’’ e put the question suddenly. ‘*Pursuing—an idea, if you please to call it „Not knowing what you mean, I must please to call your meaning by your own name for it. It is your nature tobe enigmatic. Shall we go out? IfI stay here much longer I shall be petrified instead of embalmed. I shall turn into dirty old red marble, like Tziho’s effigy there, an awful warning to future philosophers, and an example for the edification of the faithful who worship him.’’ They walked towards the door, and the con- trast between the appearance of the two brought the ghost ofasmile to the thin lips of the pale sacristan, who was occupied in renewing the tapers upon one of the side al- tars. Keyork Arabian might have stood for the portrait of the gnome-king. His high and posses head, his immense beard, his stunted ut powerfuland thickset limbs, his short, sturdy strides, the fiery, half-humorous, half threatening twinkle of his bright eyes gave him all the appearance of a fantastic figure from a fairy tale, and the diminutive height of his com pact frame set off the noble stature and graceful motion of his companion. **So you were pursuing an idea, said the little man as they emerged into the narrow street. Now, ideas may be divided vari- ously into classes, as, for instance, ideas which are good, bad or indifferent. Or you may contrast the idea of Plato with ideas anything but platonic—take it as you please, Then there is my idea, which Is in itself good, interesting and worthy of the embalming | ant ane and there is your idea, which Iam uman enough to consider altogether bad, worthless or frivolous, for the plain and sub- stantial reason that it is not mine. Perhaps that is the best division of all. Thine eye is necessarily, fatally, irrevocably evil, because mine is essentially, predestinately and un- changeably If I secretly adopt your idea, I openly assert that it was never yours atall, but mime from the beginning, by the prerogative of greater age, wider experience and immeasurably superior wisdom. If you have an idea upon any subject I will ut- terly annihilate it to my own profound satis- faction; if . have none concerning any special point I will force you to accept mine, as mine, or to die the intellectual death. That is the general theory of the idea.’’ And what does it prove?’’ inquired the Wanderer. It yo k, ould kno ta , upon w he showman, projects in fast-fading colors the ntial images of men. hy do you rng me throu h this n ge es A through it morning and mis my way. In pursuit of the idea, of course. was to be expected. lead somewhere or not. con ‘es in- are exposed for sale bright ‘shop windows and cases; sometimes to the dark, unsa where vory the miserable self drags out its unhealthy ex- -istence in the si of its hired earthly ngle room he was his panion, ‘‘since think so the lod r and the donn 1 10 anxious to : th baer are ou know alady of Prague who calls. on the other floats the n by others. 1d expec es te. so long as he may hope to remain possession of that ine sure, his n individuality ,which is his only means for joying all that is not his, but borrowed?’’ 80 ak of enjoyment argu- e rer. as usual, returned the ay. Enjoyment is n No reason a . It will dissol not founded upon it and modeled. yg its substance, + as ll dissolve all metals, even to yment is the protest striking his heavy stick sharply upon the pavement and looking up at his companion, very much as a man of ordinary size looks up at the face of a colossal statue. Have wisdom and study led you no farther than that conclusion?’’ Keyork’s eyes brightened suddenly, and a 24. of laughter, deep and rich, broke from igs sturdy breast and rolled long echoes through the dismal lane, musicalas a hunt- ing song heard among great trees in winter, But his ſvory features were not discomposed though his white beard trembled and waved — 4 like a snowy veil blown about by the wind, If wisdom can teach how to prolong the lease, what study can be compared with that of which the results may beautify the dwell- ing? What more can any man do for him; self than make himself happy? The very question is absurd. What are you going to do for yourself at the present moment? Is it for the sake of improving the dition or of promoting the moral ease of man- kind at large that you are dragging we through the slums and byways and alleys of the gloomiest city on this side of eternal per- dition? It is certainly not for my welfare that you are sacrificing yourself. You admit that ou are ne an idea. Perhaps you are n search of some new and curious form of mildew, and when you have found it—or something else—you will name your discov- ery ‘Fungus Pragensis,’ or ‘Cryptogramus minor Errantis™‘the Wanderer’s toadstool.’ But I know you of old, my g friend. The idea you rsue is not an idea at all, but that specimen of the genus homo known as ‘wo- man;’ species, lady; variety, ‘true love;’ vulgar designation, ‘sweetheart.’ ’’ The Wanderer stared coldly at his compan- on. ‘ „The vulgarity of the designation is indeed only equaled by that of your taste in selecting it, he said slowly. Then he turned away, intending to leave Keyork standing where he was. But the little man had already repented of his speech. He ran quickly to his friend’s side and laid one hand upon his arm. The Wanderer paused and again looked down. ‘‘Isitof any use to offended with my speeches? Am Jan acquaintance of yester- day? Do you imagine that it could ever be my intention to annoy you?’’ The questions were asked rapidly, in tones of genuine anxiety. Indeed, I hardly know how I could sup- se that. You have always been friendly— ut I confess—your names for things are not- always——’’ The Wanderer did not complete the sen- tence, but looked vely at Keyork, as though wishing to convey very clearly again hysical con-. like to ! ulighten me?’’ . 2 1 5 N were a common som - ’ Geigns to place her sort of assist- fe . overhan You . peculiarity of the e can, 5 m Tree, 1 AA it. sensitive, she can part of, the is evidently ordinary ex perime raid not say there was nothing but hyp: notism in her process.“ What then? Magic?’’ The Wanderer’s lip curled scornfully. | % do not know,“ replied the little man, speaking * „Whatever her secret may be, she keeps it, even when speaking in —,* This I can teli you. I suspect that there some other being, or person, in that queer old house of hers whom she consults on grave questions. At a loss for an answer toa dim - cult scientific question, I have known her to leave the room and come back in the course of a few minutes witha reply which I am —" she could never have framed her- self. „She ma have consulted books, sug- gested the er er * am an old man, said Keyork Arabian, suddenly, ‘‘lama very old man; there are not many books which I have not seen and partially read at one time or at another, and my memory is surprise, good. Ihave ex- cellent reasons for believing that her infor- mation is not got from anything that was ever written or prin af May I ask of what general nature your questions were?’’ inquired the other, more interested than he had hitherto been in the conversation. 4 They referred to the principles of embalm.- Much has been written about that since the days of the ‘Egyptians. * ‘*The Egyptians!’’ exclaimed Keyork with They embalmed their dead, Di you ever hear that they embalmed the living?’’ The little man’s eyes shot fire ‘No, nor will I believe in any such out- rageous impossibilities! If that is all, I have little faith in Unorna’s mysterious coun- great scorn. after a fashion. elor. ‘‘The faith which removes mountains is generally ined by experience when it 18 gained at all, and the craving for explanation takes the place, in some minds, of a willing- ness to learn. It is not my business to find explanations nor to raise my little self to your higher level, by standingu this curb- stone, in order to deliver a lecture in the pular form upon matters that interest me. 8 is enough that I have found what I wanted. Go and dolikewise. See for your- what he had before expressed in words. re . een KEYORK ARABIAN AND THE WANDERER. 4 Wo s 1 If we were fellow countrymen, and had our native language in common, we should not so easily misunderstand one another,’’ replied the other. Come. forgive my lack of skill and do not let us quarrel. Perhaps 1 can help you. You may know Prague well, but I know it better. Will you allow me to say that I know also whom it is you are seek- ing here?’’ es. You know, I have not changed since we last met, nor have circumstances favored me.’’ „Tell me—have you really seen this Unorna and talked with her?’’ This morning. „And she could not help you?“ I refused to accept her help, unttiI had done all that was in my power to do?“ Nou were rash. And have you now done all, and failed?’’ ‘*T have.’’ Then, If you will accept a humble sugges- tion from me, you will go back to her at once. „I know very little of her. I do not alto- gether trust her——’’ Trust! Power of Eblis—or any other pow- ers! Who talks of trust? Does the wise man trust himself? Never. Then how can he dare trust any one else?“ Four cynical philosophy again, ex- claimed the Wanderer. „Philosophy? I am a mysosophist! All wisdom is vanity and I hate it! Autologyis my iy fe tee my ambition, autonomy my pride. I am the great Panegoist, the would-be Conservator of Self, the inspired rophet of the Universal I. I—I—I! My creed bes ut one word, and that word but one let- ter; that letter represents Unity, and Unity is strength. Iam I, one, indivisible, central! OI! Hal and live forever!“ Again the little man's rich bass voice rang out in mellow laughter. A very faint smile appeared upon his companion’s sad face. Nou are happy, Keyork,’’ he said. ‘‘You must be, since youcan laugh at yourself so hones * „At myself? Vain man! Iam laughing at you, and at every one else, at everything ex- cept myself. Willyou go to Unorna? You need not trust her any more than the natural infirmity of your judgment suggests. Can you tell me nothing more of her? Do you know her well?“ She does not offer her help to every one. ou would have done well to accept it in the rstinstance. You may not find her in the same humor again.’’ I had sup from what you said of her that she e a profession of clairvoyance, or ay paotienn or mesmerism—whatever may be the right term nowa Be’ It matters very little, answered Keyork, „ used to wonder at Adam's in- g things, — 1 poor ma tournament of modern terminolo 5 No, Unorna does not accept remuneration for. her help when she vouchsafes to give it.’’ And yet 1 introduced to her presence without even giving my name.. That is her 12 She will see any one who wishes to see her, beggar, gentleman or 1 But she only answers such q answer. — es for which she 18 a reply, suggested for yourself. At all events, she fsa. — interesting s . I have never . ‘ self. Lou have nothing to lose and every- thing to gain. You are unhappy, and unhap- piness is dangerous, in rare cases fatal. If ou tell me to-morrow that Unorna is a char- atan, you will be in no worse plight than to- day, nor will your opinion of her influence mine. If she helps you to find what you want —so much the better for you—how much the better, and how great the risk you run, are questions for your judgment.’’ Iwill go,’’ answered the Wanderer, after a moment’s hesitation. Very „ said Keyork Arabian. ‘‘If ou want to find me again, come to my lodg- ng. Do you know the. house of the Black Mother of God?“ ‘‘Yes—There is a legend about a Spanish picture of ourLady once preserved there ‘*‘Exactly, it takes its name from that black icture. It is on the corner of the Fruit Mar- et, over against the window at which the Princess Windischgratz was shot. I live in the upper story. Good-bye.’’ 0 ‘Good-bye. CHAPTER IV. After the Wanderer had jeft her Unorna continued to hold in her hand the bouk she had again taken up, following the printed lines mechanically from left to right, from the top of the page to the foot. Having reached that point, however, she did not turn overthe leaf, She was vaguely aware that she had not understood the sense of the words, and she returned to the place at which she had begun, trying to concentrate her attention upon the matter, moving her fresh lipsto form the syllables and bending her brows in the effort of understanding, so that a short, stral peared, lke 1 sharp ending from between the eyes to the midst of the broad forehead. One, two and three and s e awa occupation agal and in spas of hier determiha on. tempt showed her that it was useless to force herself any longer, and with look of irritation she once r t stared vacan zon, n 0 bee knee, s u rose to her before her chair the soft folds of the smooth arms res of marble d the gray, but looked a d form rose before her, in the contemplation of which all her senses and faculties concentrated themselves. and noble grew very distinct her inner sight, the dark, gray ayes gazed —_ her, the e s were e 8 ‘ indeed fix Are And the answer came, imposed by the effo of her imagination upon the thing imagined. The face suddenly me luminous, as with a radiance within itself; the shadows of melted aw . tot a g ps mov and the voice spoke, notas it had spoken to her lately, but in tones long familiar to her in y day and night. **T am he, Iam that love for whom you have waited, you are that dear one whom I have sought throughout the world. The hour of our joy has struck, the new life begins to- , and there shall no end. norna’s arms went out to sp the shadow, and she drew it to her in cy and kissed its radiant face. * veky vekuv! To ages of ages|’’ she Then she covered her eyes as though to im- press the sight they had seen upon the mind within, and groping blindly for her chair sank back into her seat. But the mechanical effort of will and mance could not preserve the image. In spite of all inward concentra- tion of thought, its colors faded, its outlines trembled, grew faint and vanished, and darkness wasin its place. Unorna’s hand dropped to her side,and a quick throb of pain stabbed her through and through, agonizing as the wound of a blunt and jagged knife, though it was gone almost before she knew where she had feltit. Then her eyes flashed with unlike fires, the one dark and passion- ate as the light of a black diamond, the other keen and daring as the gleam of blue steel in the sun. Ah, but I will!’’ she exclaimed. ‘‘And what I will shall be. As though she were satisfied with the promise thus madeto herself, she smiled, er eyelids drooped, the tension of her frame was relaxed and she sank again into the indo- lent attitude in which the Wanderer had found her. A moment later the distant door turned softly upon its hinges and a slight foot- fall broke the stillness. There was no need for Unorna to speak in order thatthe sound ofher voice might guide the newcomer to her retreat. The footsteps approached swiftly and surely. A young man of singular beauty came out of the green shadows and stood be- side the chair in the open space, Unorna — tae no surprise as she looked up Into her visitor’s face. She knewit weil. In form and feature the youth represented the noblest type of the Jewish race, It was impossible to see him without thinking ofa young eagle of the mountains; eager, swift sure, instinct with elasticity, far-sighted and untiring, strong to grasp and to hold, beauti- ful with the glossy and unruffled beauty of a plumage continually smoothed in the sweep and the rush of high, bright air. Israel Kafka stood still, gazing down upon the woman he loved, and drawing his breath hard between his parted lips. His piercing eyes devoured every detail of the sight be- fore him, while the dark blood rose in his lean, olive cheek, and the veins of his tem- ples swelled with the beating of his quickened pulse. sé Well? °°? The single indifferent word received the value of a longer speech from the tone in which it was uttered, and from the look and gesture which accompanied it. Unorna’s voice was gentle, soft, half-indolent, half- caressing, half-expectant and half careless. There was something almost insolent in its assumption of superiority, which was borne out by the little deflant tapping of two — white fingers upon the arm of the carv chair. And yet, withthe rising inflection of the monosyllable there went a raising of the brows, a sidelong pace of the eyes, a slowly wreathing smile that curved the fresh lips just enough to unmask the perfect teeth, all of which lent tothe voice a meaning, a fa- miliarity, a pliant possibility of favorable interpretation, fit rather to flattera hope than to chill a passion. ä The bl beat more flercely inthe young man’s veins, his black eyes gleamed yet more brightly, his pale, high-curved nostrils quiv- ered at every breath hedrew. The throbbings of his-heart unseated his thoughts and eggs ed took possession of the government of his y. Under an irresistible impulse he fell upon his knees beside Unorna, covering her marble hand with all his lean, dark fin- gers and pressing his forehead upon them, as though he had found and grasped all that could be dear to him in life.. ‘‘Unorna! My golden Unorna!’’ he cried, as he knelt. Unorna looked down upon his bent head, The smile faded from her face, and for a mo- ment a look of sadness lingered there, which gave way to an expression of painand regret, AS though collecting her thoughts, she closed her eyes as she tried to draw back her hand; then as he held it still, she leaned back» and spoke to him. lou have not understood me, she said, as quietly as she could. The strong fingers were not lifted from hers, but the white face, now bloodless and transparent, was raised to hers, and a look of such fear as she had never dreamed of was in the wide black eyes. ‘‘Not—understood?’’ he startled, broken tones. Unorna sighed, and turned away, for the sight hurt her and accused her. ‘No, you have not understood. Isit my ag oe Israel Kafka, that handis not yours O hold. Not mine? Unorna!’’ Yet he could not quite believe what she said. » am in earnest, she answered, not with- out a lingering tenderness in the intonation. Po you think lam jesting with you, or with myself?“ ’ Neither of the two stirred during the silence which followed. Unorna sat 9 still, star- ing fixedly into the green shadows of the fo- liage, as though not daring to meet the Z she felt upon her. Israel Kafka still knelt be- side her, motionless and hardly breathing, like a dangerous wild animal, startled by an unexpected enemy and momentarily par- alyzed in the very act of springing, whether backward in flight or forward in the teeth of the foe, it is not possible to guess. have been mistaken,’’ Unorna continued at last. R ~ Israel Kafka rose to his feet and drew back a step from her side. All his movements were smooth and graceful. The perfect man is most beautiful in motion, the perfect woman in repose. „How easy itis for you!’’ exclaimed the Moravian. How easy! How simple! You call me and I come. You let your eyes-rest on me and I kneel before you. You sigh and I speak words of love. You lift your hand and Icrouch at your feet. Yeu frown—and I humbly leave you. How easy!’’ ro are wrong and 2 speek foolishly. You £9 angry and you weigh your words. repeated in angry. Do y submitted to the veering gusts of your and evil humors these many — myse ave you p me — Have you given me no hope? Have ou said and done — pong whereby you are und? Or can no pledge bind you,no promise finda pons in your sli pery memory, no word a yours have meanits or those who ear it?’ never gave you either pledge or prom- ise,’’ — 1 * — in 2 aster tome. mean what you say?’’ he asked slowly. po you mean that I shall have not all, but nothing? Do you still dare to mean Seat after at that has passed between you and me?’’ 2 raised her eyes and looked steadily into his. 3 Kafka, do not speak to me of dar- ut the young man's glance did not waver. The angry expression of his features did not relax. e neither drew back nor bent his head. Unorna seemed to be exerting all the toe of her will in the attempt to domi nate him, but without result. In the effort ly the rich color mantling in his cheeks. Where is your power now?“ he asked sud- denly. Where is your witchery? You are only a woman, after all—you are only a weak woman. A bong | slowly he drew nearer to her side, his lithe figure bending a little as he looked down, upon her. Unorna leaned far back, with- drawing her face from his as far as she could, but still trying to impose her will upon him. Jou cannot, he said between his teeth, answering her thought. Men who have tamed wild beasts alone know what such a moment is like, A hundred times the brave man has held the tiger spell- bound, and crouching under his cold, fearless — The beast, ever docile and submissive, as cringed at his feet, fawned to his touch, and licked the hand that snatched away the half devoured morsel. Obedient to voice and eye, the giant strength and sinewy grace have been debased to make the sport of multitudes, the noble, pliant frame has con- torted itself to execute the mean antics of the low-comedy ape, to counterfeit death like a poodle dog, to leap through gaudny painted rings at the word of command, to fetch and carry like a spaniel. A hundred times the chan ng crowd has id its paltry fee to watch the little play t t is daily acted be- hind the stout iron bars by the man and the beast. The man, the nobler, braver creature is arrayed in a wretched, fifmsy finery o tights and spangles, parading his physical weakness and inferiority in the toggery of a mountebank. The tiger, vast, sleepy-eyed, mysterious, lies motionless in the front of his cage, the gorgeous stripes of his velvet coat following each curve of his body, from the cushions of his great fore paws to the arch of his gathered haunches. The watchfulness and flexible activity of the serpent and the strength that knows no master are clothed in the magnificent robes of the native born sov- ere'gn. Time and time again the beautiful giant has gone through the slavish round of his mechanical tricks, obedient to the fragile creature of intelligence, tothe little dwarf man, whose power isin his eyes and heart alone. He is accustomed to the lights, to the spectators, tothe laughter, to the applause tothe frightened scream of the hysterical women in the audience, to the close gir and tothe narrow stage behind the bars. The tamer in his tights and tinsel has grown used to his tiger,to his emotions,to his nowsly dan- er. He even finds at last that his mind wan- ers during the performance, and that at the very instant when he is holding the ring for the ee: or thrusting his head into the beast’s fearful jaws, he is thinking of his wife, of his little child, of his domestic hap- piness or household troubles, rather than of what he is doing, Many times, rhaps many hundreds of times, all passes off quietly and n Then, inevitably, comes the struggle. ho can tell the causes? The tiger is — 4. old, or is ill-fed, or is not well, or is merely in one of those evil humors to which animals are subject as well as their masters. One day he refuses to go through with the performance. First one trick falls, and then another. The public grows impatient, the man in spangles grows nervous, raises his voice, stamps loudly with his foot and strikes his terrible slave with his light switch. A low, deep sound breaks from the enormous throat, the spec- tators hold their breath, the huge, flexible limbs are gathered f@ the leap, and in the gaslight and the dead silence man and beast are face to face. Life hangs in the balance, and death is at the door. Then the tamer’s heart beats loud,his chest heaves, his brows are furrowed. Even then, in the instantthat still separates him from triumph or destruction, the thoughtof his sleeping child or of his watching wife darts through his brain. But the struggle has be- zun, and there is no escape. ne of two things nrust happen; he must overcome or he must die. To draw back, to let his glance waver. to show to muchas the least sigh of fear, is death. The moment is supreme, and he knows it. Unorna grasped the arms of her chatras though seeking for 1 support in her extremity. She could not yield. fore her eyes arose a vision unlike the reality in all its respects. She saw an older face, a taller figure, a look of deeper thought between her and the angry manwho was trying to con- quer her resistance witha glance. Between her and her mistake the image of what should be stood out, bright, vivid and strong. A new conviction had takenthe place of the old, a real passion was flaming upon the altar whereon she had fed with dreams the semblance of a sacred ffre. : ‘*You do not really love me, she said softly. Israel Kafka started, as a man who is stfuck unawares. The monstrous untruth which filled the words broke down his guard,sudden tears veiled the 1 sharpness of his gaze and his hand trembled. e do not love tt I! Unorna—Unorna?’’ The first words broke from himin a cry of horror or stupefaction. But her name, when + Unorna’s Arms Went Out to Grasp the Shadow. he spoke it, sounded asthe death-moan of a young d animal wounded beyond all power to turn at bay. He moved the s truth has parted the web 8 in the midst so that what is, though the ghost of what might ha been is yet lin near.’ . ** Who wove t web, Unorna? You or I?’ He lifted his heavy eyes and gazed at her colled hair. What matters it whether it was your do- ing or mine? But we wove it 7 a together we must see the truth—’ i this is true, there is no more ‘together’ for you and me. — eg he very word is a wound! dshi very dregs and lees of the wine of life! Friendshi he sour drain of the heart’s cup, left to moisten the the damned when the biessed have their fill. I hate the word, as I hate a party, pations: Mae norna „ partly, pe ’ might hear the sigh and put u nit an inter- retation soothing to his van 13 dut N oo, from a sincere regret that to suffer as he was evidently suffering. had half believed that she loved him, and owed him pity. Women’s hearts pay # debts n but they do pay them nevertheless. She wished that she 1 set eyes upon Israel Kafka, she wished she might never see him a ; even death would — have cost yet she was sorry for him. un- tress, shot her arrows with unfailing aim Diana, the dess, may have signee 23 shed one bright immortal tear, as she into the fast glazing eyes of the a ing stag— 1 * not Diana, — I have — Lo — of human sympa an n as she to the deep note aber hounds baying on Acteon’s track? No one is all bad, or all good. ao 8 is all earthly, nor any goddess vine. Jam sorry,“ said Unorna. ‘‘You will not understand—’ „ have understood enough—I have under - stood that a woman can have two faces, and two hearts, two minds, two souls—it is enough; my understanding need go no far - ther. You sighed before yous e. It was not for me—it was for yourself. You never 0 . words to say, which might lead her to believe him stronger than he was and able to master his grief. But he was too young, too hot, too changeable for such a part. Moreover, in first violent outbreak, Unorna had domina ae and he could net now regain the advan- age. Lau are wrong, Israel Kafka. You would make me less than human. If I sighed,! was indeed for you. See—I confess that have done you wrong, not in deeds, but letting you hope. 4 1 ho also. [have thought love was trembling just below the East that you and I might be one to another—w we cannot be now. My wisdom has failed “ my sight has been deceived—am I only woman in this world who has been mis- taken? Can younot forgive? If I had prom- | ised, if I had said one 1 vou are in ea — my 5 too, for I have let you thi what has been but a sing dream of own thoughts. It wasall wrong. it was my fault—there, lay your hand in mine ~ that you forgive, as I ask forgiveness.’’ e was still standing behind her, } against the back of er chair. Wi looking round she raised her hand above shoulder as though seeking for his. But would not take It. Is it so hard?’’ she asked softly, Is it even harder for you to give than for me to ask? Shall we part like this—not to meet again—each bearing a wound, when might be whole? Can you not say a word?’’ * ae is it to you whether I forgive you or not?’’ Since I ask it, believe that it is much to me,’’ she answered, slowly 89 her head until, without catching sight of his face, could just see where his fingers were resting on her chair. Then, over her shoulder, she touched them, and drew them to her cheek, He made no resistance. „Shall we part without one kind thought?“ Her voice was softer still, and so low sweet that it seemed as though the words were spoken in the ripple of the tiny t- ain. ere was magic in the place, in air, in the sounds, above all in the woman’s touch, is this friendship?’’ Asked Israel Kafka. Then he sank upon his looked up into her face. It is friendship—yes—why not? Am I like other women?’’ Then war need there be any parting?’’ If you will be my friend there need be none, You have forgiven me now—I see it in your eyes. Is it not true?’’ He was at her feet, ive at last under the superior power which he had never been able to resist. Unorna’s fascination was dividual thought. one moment his anger life to his reststance, it Unorna should touch softly, his eyelids quive came fixed; his — hers and incapa 0 her direction. So long as a ll would endure said. Like a man in a dream, he rose and sat down near her. Unorna laugh in the tonet not moment earlier it would have LN and brought the hot, blood to face. Now, laughed er, vacantly, as though not knowing m after all, said orna, sco y. * L a your slave, after all, he re- could touch you with hand and you would hate me, and tha loved me.’’ This time the man was silent. contraction of painin his violent mental stru were him. Uno the knees beside her and beside me now, and let us talk, she 1 Or 2 ‘ ; ; 1 eek ¥ 2 r * 5 ehh, 4 8 N . Femin. r : Roe 0 : * 14 r a — in! ‘inked aed. e o : eX * * N * * * — * — ‘ = : d a) " ** 1 — — 2 * 4 1 ig — 3 . n . > yey 8 ‘ n * 1 ig” ee * ~~ * ~ ~ 1 *
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ee dome of the Brilliant Society Entertain- BPE BS 9 W a A * x si N 5 a 7 2 ments Last Week — General making in St. Louis Before the Advent of Lent—Coming Events. Theater parties are still the fashion, and it is not strange that they should be so. popular when the attractions at the places of amuse- ment continue so good and enjoyable. There were several notable parties last week, be- ' ginning with Monday evening. From time immemorial Friday night has been the fashionable night in St. Louis, and the boxes are usually filled then if the attrac- tion is good, but this séason there have been brilliant box parties almost every evening, beginning with Monday. One of the prettiest of last week was that given by Mrs. Frank Condry, at which her sister, Miss Hill, one of this season's fairest debutantes; Miss Sneed of Memphis and Miss Lucy Turner, with their escorts, were the guests. Mrs. Condry wore a very artistic gown of black net, flecked with orange che- nille, her hair banded with gold. “Miss Hill wore avery elegant gown of cream white - gatin brocade, the corsage decoliete and fin- don Friday. Are. H. M. a * Ms ished with a berthe of pointe d’Alencon, caught with a cluster of white roses, the gown in beautiful contrast to her opera cloak of golden-brown plush, lined with orange silk and bordered with ermine. Miss Lucy Turner, one of our most pronounced successes as a belle, was gowned in maize tinted surah, with guimp and full puffed sleeves of black illusion, her lovely hair banded with jet. Miss Sneed also wore a gown of golden hue, with high corsage, a coronet of gold confining her hair, which was arranged in Grecian braids. Mrs. Hebert, whois now here from Cali fornia, chaperoned a box party atthe Olym- pic one night last week of which her sister, Miss Reba Cole, was one of the members. Both ladies wore lavender-tinted gowns with lovely pearl-tinted plush opera cloaks. Mr. G. Ewing of Kansas City gave a large theater party at the Olympic on Fri- day evening occupying two boxes. The ladies were all in full dress, and looked like a bevy of gay winged butterflies. The party was composed of Gen. and Miss Merritt, Miss Hayward, Miss Turner, Miss Wickham, Miss Briggs, and their escorts. After the play there was a handsome dinner at the South- ern. On the opposite side of the theater there was another large party. all of them in full dress. Among the guests were Col. and Mrs. * Rucker, Judge and Mrs. Seddon, Miss Ella Daughaday, Mr. Paschal Carr, Miss July Thomson and Mr. Whittemore. An elaborate dinner was af- terwards given at the Southern Hotel to meet Mr.and Mrs. Kendal. The decorations for this party were entirely of violets and very fragrant and beautiful. * * = At Mrs. James Campbell's reception last week the floral ornamentation was said to be superb, one of the most beautiful effects be- ing foundinthe stairway which was gar- landed with smilax and railed with calla lilies. Roses and lillies were everywhere, filling the air with perfume. Another notable feature was the parrot house, a circular structure of glass, prettily grouped with plants and flowers. There on her perch pretty Polly, excited by the hubbub, laughed and shouted and conversed with the guests in a most amusing manner. Mrs. James L. Blair assisted Mrs. Campbell in the reception of her guests. * * . The dejeuner given by Mrs. Andrew War- ren was a very beautiful and artistic affair. The table was set fur fourteen, and Ellison,in charge ofthe floral garniture, managed to weave together most happily the American and British devices. The leadingcolor of the decorations was pink. For the ladies there were pink bon bon boxes with the American and British colors on top and for the gentle men little silk flags of the two nations were crossed, standing apright, and from them there was suspended the menu card. * — On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kehlor gave a ball introducing their young daughter, Miss Bessie Kehlor, one of the prettiest of this season’s debutantes. Pink seems to be the favorite color line this sea- son, and here it dominated all others. The palms were sashed with pink silk. The mantel pieces were draped with pink silk, and pink ribbons bowed the chandeliers. The central ornament of the table was a large silver fillagree rose, interlaced with pink ribbons, and overfiowing with pink roses and pink silk shades, subdued tue lights. The fair young hostess was gowned in pink silk gauze. Mrs. Kehlor wore a very handsome gown of ruby red velvet, and the Misses Kehlor of Vandeventer place wore lovely gowns, one of black net embroidered in wild roses with chénille, and the other wore white silk mull over faille with watteau traine and carried pink roses. * * o Mrs. Rebecca Hazard, one of the most nota- bie of the literary ladies of St. Louis, has had at her lovely suburban home at Woodlawn, ach season, a literary club, which meets every Tuesday afternoon and has been a source of much pleasure and instruction to the ladies who attend. This winter they have been studying Homer’s ‘‘Odyssy.’’ and have had three lectures from Prof. Denton Snyder, who has engaged to give them a series of lectures. ’ * a * The parlors of Dr. A. C. Bernays’ residence, No. 3623 Laclede avenue, were filled last Wednesday night with ladies and gentlemen, who had gathered there to assist in the double birthday celebration of Miss Thecla Bernays and Mr. Arnold Strothotter, the young mu- sical composer. The company was enter- tained with some excellent piano music by Mr. Strothotter and his mother, Mrs. Dr. Strothotter, the former playing portions of a new opera now being com posed by him. This was enthusiastically received, as was also Mr. Strothotter’s recitation in broken English of an original parody on Uhland's Saenger's Fluch, or Singer’s Curse, the parody being intro- duced with a humorous, preface spoken, like the parody itself, witha strong German ac- cent. The original poem of Uhland was given in: the conventional way by Prof. Wacker, which brought out the good points of the parody all the more strongly. Prof. Wacker also contributed very much to the evening’s entertainment by toasting at the banquet the celebrants in Plattdeutsch as it is spoken in Meckelnberg, Germany, in the dialect of Fritz Reuter. Sev- eral ballads, written by Miss Bernays,and set to music by Mr. Strothotter, were sung by the latter to hisown accompaniment on the piano, and were much enjoyed by the audit- ors, among whom were the Misses Grace Gil Allan, Fannie Brown, Fannie Bertram, Pau- line Mueller and Louisa Doering,Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Meyer, Dr. Geo. W. Broome, Prof. Wacker and Mr. Charles Doering. CARD PARTIES. Of euchre parties during the past week there have been not a few. Mrs. James Green of Washington avenue gave a large card party on Thursday afternoon in compli- ment to Mrs. James Moore. There were ten tables. Among the guests were: Mrs, Doug- Lindsley, Mrs. Rayburn, Mrs. N. M. Wright, Mrs. M. M. Buck, Henry Meyer, Mrs. Goodman King, Miss Billon, Mrs. M. Sells. Mrs. Grace Speak, Mrs. Henry Siegrist, Mrs. Charles Bailey, Mrs. Hibbard, Mrs. A. Mellier, Mrs. Luther Conn, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Little, Mrs. Hoyt Green, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. McCall, Mrs. J Farris and Mrs. Charles Green. The first , an exquisite vase, was won by Mrs. y. Mrs. Dr. Chase entertained her P. E. Club Snyder will celebrate her silver 2 od 3 5 las Cook, Mrs. 3 j , 2 ‘eh. v2 * en be 8 n 2 Hes). 33 on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. C. A. Lawton: gave a progressive euchre party on Thursday after- noon complimentary to her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. FP. Lawton, prior to her departure for her home in California. The prizes were very handsome, and distributed as follows: Mrs. Atwater the first prize, Mrs. Warfield the second prize and Miss Garnett the third prize. The free-for-all prize fell to the lot of Miss Hyatt, who drew the ace of hearts. Mrs. Edward Rae of the South side enter- tained her progressive euchre club last Tues- day evening. Mrs. Warwick Hough entertained her pro- gressive euchre club on Thursday evening. Mrs. Frank Rice gave a whist party on Thursday evening at her residence, No. 3661 Lindell boulevard. Mrs. Hyatt entertained her progressive eu- cher club on Wednesday evening. She was assisted by Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Atwater and Miss Garnett. The prizes were won by the following ladies: To Mrs. Roberts of Pitts- burg was awarded the first prize, Mrs. Lycett received the second, and Mrs, Albright the third prize. A new prize has been added for the pro- gressive euchre game which meets with ap- proval, since it gives everybody a‘chance in- dependent of their skillas playersand adds that spice tothe game which ‘‘chance’’ al- ways affords. Itisa handsome prize, ‘*free- for-all’’ who have not won prizes, and the lucky winner is determined by dealing out the cards, one at a time, to each person (ex- cept the winners of prizes). To whomso ever the ace of hearts falls, the prize is given. Mrs. J. D. Lanning gave a card party on Saturday eveningin compliment to Dr. and Mrs. Cherbonnier, at which a number of the army officers and their wives were guests. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS. Mrs. James L. Blair gavean afternoon re- ception yesterday afternoon, from 8 to 6 o’clock, in compliment to Miss Burbridge. Miss Grace Leavenworth gave an informal reception last week in compliment to her guest, Miss Bryden of Grand Haven. The Young Ladies’ Aid Society of thé Con- gregational Church at Webster Groves gave a charming entertainment last week. They had the Mandolin Club and ‘‘Lochinvar’’ was given in pantomime by the following young ladies: Misses Carrie Allen, Sperry, Austin, Gickson and Bristol, Messrs. Ripley, Corby, Will Sperry, Joy, Will Plant and Scheetz. Miss Nellie Ripley was the pianist. The tableaux were given by Misses Kendrick, Rhodes, Mildred Allen, Skinner, Bates, Siddy, Stockbridge, Mattie Kendrick and Sylvia Allen; Masters Guy Blackmar, Mark Moody, Edward Rhodes and Earnest Plant. The Webster Groves Amusement Club gave a very successful rendition of the pretty little cantata ‘‘Bo Peep, their first venture of this kind. Anumberofthe young people of this suburb took part under the direction of Miss Marie Boone Payne. Miss Marie Jones entertained on Tuesday the Musicale Club, to which she belongs. There were no invited guests. The Baker’s Dozen’’ held their weekly meeting last Wednesday evening at the resi- dence of Miss Alma Chewning, No. 3712 Cooke avenue. The following members were pres- ent: Miss Dodi Dunne, Lizzie Guignon, Lillie Hackman, Jessie Joel, Ida McDonagh, Mary Pasquier, Regina Pasquier and Messrs. D. A. ' Chewning, F. J. Hackman, George K. Hob- litzelle, Frank T. McDonagh, Dorff Pasquier and Paul Pasquier. COMING EVENTS. Among the coming events, Mrs. Charles Clark’s ball at the Southern Hotel, Feb. 6, isa much talked of event. Mrs. Charles Greely’s dinner party next week will be a very handsome affair, as also Mrs. Henry Meier's blue and silver reception which takes place on Jan. 28. Mrs. Ezra Linley will give a large reception and ball on Monday evening. Miss Gugerty of South St. Louis gives a dance on Monday evening. The lastof the several series of January afternoon teas will be hejd to-morrow after- noon, Mrs. A. Moll will give a pink german on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Will Elliott will have the last of her Wednesday afternoon teas this week. Mrs. Chester Krum will have the second of her series of Thursday teas this week. Mrs. Opel will give a large evening recep- tion Feb. 2. Miss Julia Nelson will give a large after- noon tea on Tuesday, presenting her friend, Miss Mann from Boston. Miss Annie Taylor, who was to have taken part, has been pre- vented by the sudden death of her aunt, Mrs. Harrington, whoresides in Arkansas. The Misses Slattery have issued invitations fora pink german, which they will give next Thursday. One hundred guests have been invited. RETURNS. Mr. William Hudson has returned from a holiday visit to friends, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Newman from their bridal tour, Miss Emma Clifton from a visit to Miss Kimbrough at Columbia, Mo., Miss Lucy Turner, Miss Sneed, Mrs. Christy Church and Miss Mildren Meyers from Jefferson City, Miss Mamie Teasdale from Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Phillips from Jerseyville, Mrs. T. S. Browning from Benton, Mrs. W. D. Blow from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. George Tracey; Miss Elsie Merring from a visit to her brother at. Williamsport, Pa., Mrs. C. A. Alkin from a visit to her sis- ter, Mrs. Crombie Chesbro from Louisiana, Mrs. Fannie Duff and daughter from the East, Mrs. Thos. Teasdale from a visit to her mother, MissClara Hadley trom a visit to Miss Sadie Jarrett, Mrs. Amelia Rapp from Jack- sonville, Miss Anna Stevens from Hannibal, Stockbridge; Mr. M. 8. Meyer, from a holiday visit to his children at Newport, Ky.; Miss Nettie Wall, from Fulton; Miss Lillie Hunt, from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Ort; Miss Hat- tie Edgell Chamberlain, from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Joseph H. Bancroft; Miss Annie Wilkins, from Southwest Missouri; Mrs. A. K. Stewart, from Washington, Mo.; Mrs. Ellen Massey, from Carrollton; Miss Crabbe, from Keokuk; Miss Clara Stubblefield, from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. S. S. McCorkle; Mrs. W. B. Wilkins, from a visit to her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Emery, from Evansville; Mrs. Julia Monk, from DuQuoin; Miss Sophie Cole- man, from Rich Hill; the Misses Vastine, from Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence A. Riley, from the South; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Newman, from their bridal trip and are located at Hotel Beers. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Carr are expected home in a few days from New York with their son, Mr. Charles Carr, who has been ill at school. Misses Mamie and Blanche Chandler, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Chandler, have posponed their return from Los Ange- les, where they have been enjoying a charm- ing visit of six weeks to relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J.Q. A. Fritchie have returned from Philadelphia; Miss Challie Hyde and her cousin, Miss Neva Kelly, have returned from Chicago; Miss Attie Elliott has returned from Kansas City; Miss Lee Richardson has re- turned from Columbia, Mo.; Mrs. Harry Sweeny has returned from Belleville, III. DEPARTURES. Miss Clara Wolff of South st. Louis left last week for Pittsburg, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Ray left Thursday for California ; Miss Payne for Kentucky; Mr. and Mrs. R. Carr will leave soon for the South; Mrs. R. D. Rosh has gone to Louisville; Mrs. W. H. Oraig to St. Joseph; Miss Lucy Miner to Inde pendence ; Miss Nellie Seaton to Leavenworth. Mr. Herman Rosenthal to his home in Vill- mar, Germany; Miss Effie Dill to her home at Little Rock, Mrs. John W.,Gordon to Jeffer- son City, Mrs. C. S. Morris to Pinckneyville, Miss Abbie Lupton to Lebanon Springs, Mr. Raward Olayton for a two months’ tour of the South, Mr. Samuel F. Hunter, and bride to Ky.; H. Dickson to Miss Nettie Sheetz, to visit friends in Kansas City; Mrs. W. D. Lawson, to California; Miss Miss Evelyn Stewart, from a visit to Miss Mae to her home at Pensacola, Fla.; Mrs. Chas. Espenschied, to Hastings, Minn., to attend a sick brother-in-law; Miss Janet Morgan, to her home at Springfield: Miss Mary Darby, to Highland, III.; Mrs. Isaac Jones, to Chicago to visit a sick brother; Miss Payne, to her home at Lexington, Ky. ; Mr. and Mrs. George 8. Meyers, to California; Mrs. David B. and Miss Grace Gould, to Florida; Mrs. C. H. Freeman, to Lexington, Ky., to attend the marriage of her son, David, to Miss Shallcross; Miss Payne, to her home at Sedalia, Mo.; Mrs. T. A. Russell, to — her daughter, Mrs. Thomas, at Paris, ex. Try Plows’ delicious soda, with pure fruit syrup. Egg phosphate a specialty. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duncan will leave next week for New York and Washington; Miss Williamson and Miss Kitty Leeper, early in February, for Pierre, 8. D.; Miss Challie Hyde, early in February, for her home in St. Joe, to return again in the spring; Mrs. Kate Buck and daughter, Miss Alice Servis, for Pass Christian after the New Orleans carni- val; Col. and Mrs. Joseph G. Tilford of Fort Robinson will leave soon for Florida; Mrs. Meyer Rosenblatt and her daughter, Miss Florence, in thespring for Europe. Miss Hollingsworth, the guest of Mrs. Sub- lett of Washington avenue, leaves on Mon- day forthe South; Miss May F. Wilkins has gone South for the winter; Mrs. W. F. Ripley has gone to Little Rock; Miss Mattie Updike has gone to Louisiana, Mo.; Miss Theresa Mullally has gone to Alton on a visit to her sister ; Miss Tiny Vance is visiting her friend, Miss Maggie McTrain of Cape Girardeau; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chouteau and Miss Marie Chouteau have gone to California; Mrs. George K. Budd and her sister, Mrs. Robt. Wade, left this week for Lebanon Springs. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cockrell and little daughter, Fannie, have gone to Lincoln Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farris and Mr. Howard Benoist will go South to spend the spring; Miss Hattie Dean and Miss Bertha Cool have gone to Jamaica; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Benoist have gone to Pass Chris- tian. VISITORS. Mrs. Rhoadus is entertaining this week her daughter-in-law from Chicago; Mr. E. 0. Baylis is the guest of his sisters on Lucas avenue; Mr. Charles Simmons of Minneap- olis is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Simmons; Mrs. Steele of Mexico, Mo., is spending a couple of months with her grand-daughter, Mrs. Edward Clayton; Mrs. Roberts of Pittsburg, Pa., spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Forsyth; Misses Daisy Johnson and Marie Van Clercare visiting the Misses De Yong; Mrs. Sol Ziock is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Joe Isaacs of Cleveland, O.; Miss Mittie Buckner is visiting Mrs. Ed Clayton; Miss Carolyn Farish is entertaining Miss Hughes of Canada; Miss Mellie Lischer of Davenport, Io., is the guest of Miss Millie Verdin; Mrs. A. ©. Cassidy is entertaining her sister, Miss Jessie Starkay, from California; Mrs. Leon Hull is entertaining Miss Rufer of Kentucky; Mrs. Dreyfuz of Rebman’s Hotel is entertain- ing her sister, Miss Nellie Berig of Cincinnati; Miss Burbridge of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Mrs. JamesL. Blair;Mrs. Clark of Montgomery City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Taylor Bryan; Miss Agnes Dinyer of Carlinville, III., is visiting her sister; Mrs. George A. Bacon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Alex De Menil; Miss Ram- sey of Richmond, Ky., is the guest this week of Mrs. Ed Norris; Mrs. E. A. Stewart of Delmar avenue is en- tertaining her mother, Mrs. Joseph Lynch of California; Miss Bates of Virginia is visiting Mrs. Edward B. Eno; Mr. and Mrs. Abe Bancker are entertaining Mr. Bancker’s father from New York; Miss Retta Clarke of Wharton, O., is visiting Mrs. E. E. Clarke of Coleman street; Miss Laura Von Rague of Quincy is visiting St. Louis friends; Miss Mattie Kissenden of Wash- ington, Mo., is spending the winter with St. Louis friends; Miss Josie Thatcher is visjting Miss Lizzie Larkin; Mrs. Jordan of Memphis is visiting Mrs. Capt. Biser; Mrs. Davis will arrive this week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hammett, and to attend Mrs. J. P. Camp’s reception the 27th inst. to Miss Keane of Evansville. Marron glace and glace nuts fresh every day at Plows’, 612 Olive street. Miss Nellie Fischer of Davenport, Io., is the guest of Miss Lillie Verdier; Miss Grace Bry- den of Grand Haven, Mich.,is the guest of Miss Grace Leavenworth; Miss A. V. Beale of Morgan street is entertaining Mrs. A. B. Chance of Champaign, III.; Mrs. T. B. Waters, nee Miss Frances Breckenridge of Washing- ton, D. C., is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Annie Breckenridge of Oabanne avenue; Miss Agnes Brown of Thirty-fifth and Pine is expecting Miss Lizzie Edwards of Ver- sailles, Ky., to spend the spring with her; Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. Kate Stonebroke of St. Charles visited Miss Celia Carroll of Laclede avenue this week. GOSSIP. Mrs. E. E. Clarke and her guest, Miss Retta Clarke of Cleyeland, O., receive their friends on Thursdays at the family residence, No. 1917 Coleman street. Mr. and Mrs, Aloe have purchaseda house recently on West Pine street and will take possession about the Ist of February. Miss Lois Simmons of Webster Groves has been seriously iil during the past week with congestion of the brain. Every one is talking about the beautiful furniture made to order by the Beattie Manu- facturing Co., 206 Pine street, Mrs. Wm, E. Ware and Miss Margery Ware are in the East fora little visit to their son and brother; Mr. Edward Y. Ware. Soon after their return fromthe East they will make a visit of a few weeks to California. Mr. and Mrs. Polk, who have been located all winter with Méss Bayliss of Lucas avenue, will move this week to No. 3409 Morgan street. Mr. and Mrs. Ben May will give up next week the house which they have been occu- pying on Morgan street, No. 3409, and will take possession of their new home, which has just been completed for them on West Pine street, near Taylor avenue. Mrs. J. L. D. Morrison is domiciled in her new home on Lindell boulevard near Taylor avenue. . Try the dipped fruit at Plows’ Wednesdays and Saturdays, 612 Olive. Miss L. H. Pratt attended the wedding of her niece, Miss Ivy Sharp, which occurred last week at Griggsville, Mo. Mr. George Wallace Niedringhaus will be- gin soon the erection of a handsome house in Westminster place, near Vandeventer ave- nue. Mrs. Edmond Norris, who is entertaining Miss Ramsey, the pretty Kentucky girl from Richmond, who has been visiting Miss Vir- ginia Beall, receives with her guest on Mon- day afternoons at her new home on West Pine street. Mrs. Rufus J. Lackland, who returned from Washington, D. C., on Sunday morning, after a visit of three weeks to the capital, reportsa very gay season. She was the guest of Mrs. Gen. Noble while there, and assisted at her New Year’s reception. Washington was for- merly Mrs. Lackland’s home, and many high social TM. given in her honor dur - ing her brief .* Mrs. George Taylor of Washington avenue was called South suddenly last week, to the. bedside of her sister, Mrs. Dr. Harrigan, formerly Miss Minnie Conway, who died soon after Mrs. Taylor’s arrival. She will not re- turn to the city for a week or two. Miss Bertie Jordan has been having a de- lightful visit to her sister, Mrs. J. J. Dickey, at Omaha. has been the recipient while : courtesies. Mrs. Dickey | ie gown its jet girdle and collar of ostrich feathers, Mrs. Frank Hackstaff has returned from New York to her St. Louis days. : Miss Nellie Stockton left Thursday for New Orleans. ry 6 , The 19th birthday anniversary of Hugh Kel- ler Hartung was pleasantly remembered by his friends Friday evening. They called at the family home, 1231 Pesta street, early in the evening, bringing numerous handsome presents, and the hours till midnight were oc- cupied with social converse, pleasantly di- versified with music and song. Mrs. Will Broughton is still in the city. Misses Madge and Bessie Bell entertained their dancing club at their home on Washing. - ton avenue on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Damsell attended the golden wedding of Mr. Damsell’s parents in Ohio this week. Mrs. J. B. Green of Washington avenue gave a euchre party to ladies on Thursday afternoon. Of the prizes, a royal Worcester vase was won by Mrs. Lindsey, a pearl lace pin by Mrs. Booth, and the third prize, a hand painted cup and saucer, was won by Mrs. Oli- ver Garrison. . See the pretty German Favors’’ at Plows’, 612 Olive street. Mrs. Henry Fisher of Lindell boulevard has sent out invitations for a dancing party on the goth, which occurs on Friday, in honor of her daughter, Miss Pearl Fisher. The Henrietta Club will give their next ball at the Pickwick on Friday, Feb. 6. SPANISH COURT CREAM. The New Skin Curative and Preservative. The attention of the St. Louis ladies is again called to the curative and preservative qualities of Spanish Court Cream, ‘being su- perior to any lotion or cosmetic for the skin and compléxion, having the indorsement of eminent physicians inthis and other cities, thus insuring your safety in its use. In our trying climate with all sorts of wind and weather, after exposure either in driving or walking the skin requires nutrition, which is now offered in this valuable preparation, that not only softens the skin and removes pimples and eruptions but adds the oil to the glands which changes of climate and rough winds harden and dry up. When the skin becomes dry wrinkles naturally follow, so in order to keep a young and healthy face this cream should be used frequently before retir- ing at night or immediately after exposure to cold and wind, which allays at once the in- flammation so common to delicate skins and complexions. Our Spanish Court Powder has all the eminent qualities we claim for our cream, containing no lead, ume, arsenic or poisonous matter, and has been pronounced by our prominent society ladies the mest re- fined and delicate toilet application among face powders. For sale by Scruggs, Vander- voort & Barney Dry Goods Co., Wm. Barr Dry Goods Co. and all retail druggists; wholesale by Meyer Bros. Drug Co. and Moffett-West Drug Co. A BOTTLE CROSS. An Amusing Holiday Trick That Requires No Tools. Written for the SUNDAY POsT-DISPATCH. Our illustration shows at a glance that five things are needed to perform this trick, and five pairs of hands are also necessary to exe- cute it properly. It is needless to say that these hands must be exceedingly steady. First the water-caraffe is placed uponthe table. Three of the spectators will then each take a wine-glass. The glasses must be all alike and be arranged symmetrically around the edge of the ttle as shown in our A Cross Made of Bottles. sketch. A fourth assistant takes a wine bottle, filled about one-fourth of water and laces it on the edges of the three glasses. y pressing on the bottle he can readily as - certain if the weight is great enough to bal - ance it. The other three hold fast their glasses, whilea fifth rson pours enough water through a funnel into the bottle to es- tablish a counter- balance. When this is ac- complished the hands are carfully withdrawn from the glasses and the bottle and the trick may be displayed before an admiring crowd. WEDDING PRESENTS. Lovely new collection of CUT-GLASS, DOULTON, SOLID SILVER WARES, ROYAL WORCESTER AND DRESDEN, PARIAN MARBLE WARES, SILVER-PLATED WARE AND OUTLERY, MUSIC BOXES, SEVRES WARES, CLOOKS AND WATCHES, DIAMONDS AND JEWELS. Our low prices will please you. MERMOD & JACCARD JEWELRY O., COR. BROADWAY & LOCUST. a@ Send for catalogue; 2,000 engravings. Gowns ala Rehan. NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—We have long since modified our former vociferous denials that it is from actresses we get our gowns, but, perhaps, we have never yet done anything so pronounced as now are doingin buying pa- per patterns of the frocks of Ada Rehan. This is complete surrender, for it isthe capitula- tion of the great conservative element, the home-staying, home-dressmaking women. There isa comical side tothe situation, as when onecomes upona quiet, proper little matron, whose husbandis aclergyman and who not more than twice in her life has set foot within a theater—when one comes upon such a dear straight-laced little person purs- ing her lips and puckering her brow in stren- uous effort to pin together the pieces of that wonderful, last act, cloud gray tea gown. Consider for a minute why we smile. Ada Rehan on the street takes, to put it mildly, an artist's liberties and is most unlovely. The conservative. woman would say, ‘‘Why doesn’t she sew up the rip in her cloak sleeve?’’ But Ada Renan in. ‘‘The Last Word’’ has only to let some pattern peopie copy her frocks, and forthwith we dance in the same set with her old rose and.cream ball dress with its trimmings of Russian sable, we bow to her reception crepon with its gold cord and epaulets, we run against in every throng of shoppers her plaided yellow and black with and if we call on a woman in her boudoir we find her in that now very familiar clond-gray a . Many a time and oft have we borrowed candies ae ican r modifying e like this as 7 never in the course of a 4 . 4 ee OM Fare 3 „ ae ae * 5 ay 87 — N 5 es wee 1. e oye? ak of 9 5 2 N “2 5 5 ö N N n 8 ’ * ty wee se i . 8 2 5 oe AG 185 bi $ Ses a a Sa 3 eyo 5 ee N ; : + 8 8 ce . 25 ts 4 N ee Sie 3 . 2 5 re 5 eee i . N . 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Hines, to her home in the South; Miss Jones, | 9 North Garrison avenue. PLISHED BY THE SOCIETY. Object | Schools and the Guardian Angel Bands —“The Kitchen Garden’’—The Require- ments for Membership. The Queen’s Daughters have not long ex- isted as a society, but the amount of good done by them in two years is considerable, and they hope by making the public con- versant with their aims and scope to ac- complish incalculable good in the future. In- creased membership, the moral and material support of the public and their plan of work must bring rich fruits tothe recipients of its administrations and a general good in the elevation of a great many of that part of the community—the unfortunate and indigent, but self-respecting and industrious poor. It is the children Of these people, who, for lack of time, proper material and surround- ings, are left to grow up ignorant of industrial and household duties, and yet ata tender age are forced to seek employ- ment in the work flelds of life. It is these, that in one of its special charities, this society endeavors to reach and to teach. As before said, itis a vital question to the community to guide, help and save poor girls and thus prevent the harder and sadder task of re- forming them. Teach them that labor is hon- orable; that neatness, method and cheerful- ness lighten and dignify labor; fhat poverty is not a disgrace nor an insurmountable ob- stacle when diligence and integrity, guided by the experience and culture of athers, can lead them to honorable and self-sustaining positions in life; teach them that the, humble carpenter of Nazareth was also the builder of many worlds—that the shivering babe in the manger was King of the Universe. The motto ofthe Queen's Daughter’s 18, A. M. D. G.—All for the greater Glory of God. Their inspiration, J. M. J., the example of Jesus, Maryand Joseph. The insignia, or badge of the order, a gold Maltese cross. They now have several very large and suc- cessful industrial schools in session every Saturday afternoon. One at St. John’s Library Rooms, corner of Sixteenth and Pine, one atthe Annunciation Parish, Sixth and Chouteau avenue, one at St. Xavier’s Parish, Grand and Lindell avenues, and several smaller ones. Most zealous and earnest ladies of the society have charge of these schools and perform most arduous labors with such cheerfulness and dispatch that their example alone is of immeasurable as- sistance to the children.Five hundred or more children are taught in these schools every Saturday tosew. The garments are given them as rewards of their labor andall the needy are supplied by presentable and con- fortable clothing by members of the society. GUARDIAN ANGEL BANDS. A most valuable auxiliary to the Daughters of the Queen are the Guardian Angel Bands. These comprise young girls, daughters of well-to-do parents. They attend the Satur- day sewing schools and teach and assist the poor children in every possible way. By their gentle and courteous manners they win the love and confidence of the children who, by contact with their more fortunate sisters, soon become neat, cleanly and gracious in theirmanner and most desirous to deserve the approbation of their interested little helpmates. This helpful contact of the rich and the poor should bring mutual benefits. He is rich whois contented. Many who are rich know not their good fortune and are never truly contented until brought face to face with the necessities and privations of others. The patient forbearance of the poor children might soften and lend towards sweet charitya naturally haughty and sel- fish nature. What greater triumph could a belle of society wish than to know that many a grateful, loving heart watches her career with interest and pride, and that when she leaves the roof where every comfort and care has been given her, she feels the more worthy of that new home where she knows that she takes with herthe good wishes and blessings of those whom she helped in youth. The sewing school, however, is but the initial step in the grand scheme of better- ment for these poor girls. Kitchen Garden“ exercises have been already introduced teaching dining-room, bed room, kitchen and laundry work to be performed in the simplest and most thorough manner. These exercises are enlivened and emphasized by songs, and miniature or real utensils are used so that work and play go hand in hand. When the younger ones have been thoroughly drilled in these branches, the most tractable and willing, and those wishing to take up the work of a domestic, will be taught plain and wholesome.cookery and receive a certificate of proficiency which will, or should, secure them good and permanent sit- uations. That ladies come forward and freely volunteer to do all this which will add comfort to many a home and save from probable temptation manya well-disposed girl, they should not have to more than ask public support and the co- operation of all feeling an interest in the welfare of these girls. Right here let me speak of the society mem- bership. The work and the membership are nonsectarian, and not at all exclusive. Arti- cle 8 of the Constitution says: Any respect- able person, charitably disposed, desirous of forwarding the aims and interests of the Queen’s Daughters, may become a member by paying the annual dues of one dollar ($1), also a suit of clothes, new or somewhat worn, consisting of five plain, serviceable garments for children of either sex from the infant to 15 years of age. Any person engaged in earn- ing her own livelihood, desirous of aiding the benevolent objects of the association, but without time or means to providea suit Training School Fund, and in addition there- to, a contribution of ten yards of material to the Guardian Angel Classes, which they will make up into garments for the needy, The annual payment of ten dollars ($10) to the Cooking and Training School Fund will en- title the donor to honorary membership.’’ It is not necessary that each do active work in the schools or on the visiting or distribut- ing committee. The services of those who can spare the time, without infringing on home or personal duties, are most cheerfully accepted by the officers of the society. ORIGIN OF THE ORDER, An incident connected with the Post-Dys- PATUH distribution of clothes, bought with the Christmas tree money to poor children, at the Eleventh and Locust street Mission with the Paul Society, first gave rise to this special charity and the name of the order. eC gece | 2 2 ewe be aby 1 * . 1 LS te oe ee Meso Sak’ wey Sa ae. SR Co . iy l * 2 F — Al Ty ees Ks 8 7 5 n = 2 8 . 1 r we, a 1 vee 25 8 5 , a ‘which she puts ona new one every Monday. of clothes, may become a member by paying the annual dues—$i—to the Cooking and building in January, 1889, and a conversation President of the St. Vincent De When — — — STYLES FOR YOUNGSTERS. PRETTY CLOTHES FOR THE CHILDREN, BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS. Small Boys Who Speak French and Are Picturesquely OClothed—At a Dancing Class and a Children’s Party—Little Bridemaids—Private School Pupils. Special Correspondence SUNDAY POsT-DISPATCH, New York, Jan. 22.—In & Fifth avenue win dow two or three times a week I see a man expending the most loving care on the dress- ing ofachild, This morning he was button- ing about her a charming little pelisse in fawn-colored lamb’s wool cloth, trimmed with beaver. When he had adjusted it he rese from his knees and, carefully lifting it with two hands, freed from the confinement of the collar her fluff of golden curls. Upon her head he settled a flat hat of brown felt with a crown of ribbons tying, with much standing off and gazing, the broad strings under her A Petiig Bridemaid. chin. The little gloved hands he tucked into a beaver muff. I looked next to see him kiss her and open the door; but, alas, she was only a pink-cheeked lay figure, and he a salesman, and yet again, alas, though I pleased myself with looking, I knew it all the time. I watch for my doll baby every time I pass her way. She wears short tilting frocks, which with fashionable toddlers have quite replaced the grandmother gowns. Some- without a sash to tie it behind. One after- noon I fell fathoms deep in love with her in a little princess dress in dead white silk fastened with pearl buckles and edged with rich, soft otter fur. One other day I saw her ina wee party frock of silk crepe of a faint shade of blue. Just above the hem the mite of a skirt was festooned with chiffon. Chiffon sleeves made very full were tied at her dim- pled wrists with blue ribbons. I hoped she would not sit up too late nor catch cold from wearing that dainty low bodice with its chif- fon puffings. Next morning when she ap- peared bright and early in a fresh and simple toilet of pinkish gray cloth, trimmed about the bottom with rows of narrow black ribbon arranged in groups of threes, I felt quite re- lieved. She had rosettes on her shoulders and more ribbon rows on yoke and waist band, LITTLE COATS. But I like her best in her little coats, of They fasten down the front with five big or- namental buttons, they have fur-edged cuffs and are laid in wide plaitsin the back. One is ma clear brown, trimmed with black os- trich feathers. Iliketoo a jockey cap she often wears. Itis of white velvet, with a neb five inches wide in front and gathered to a fat button on the crown. One day she looked quite as if she had stepped out of a trench picture book in a cloak of crimson cléth with a full short skirt edged with a black ostrich band; over this was another skirt with a black velvet trimming and the waist had broad velvet revers over a braided plastron. Her hat was red felt black plumes. Three picturesque youngsters were play- ing marbles on the sheltered walk in Central a, | 7 ' "as 8 ‘peat | 5 Fal * " 4 p = * n — e wed * D e a 0 gay of . * * svt Have you er. PEARS Seas. 4 Twenty-third times she has on a smock hanging loosely and * 3 used the son of a woman was shopping on style of a fine little you have heard of, w street yesterday afternoon with his mamma. In one of the big hot, crowded bazaars she unbuttoned his long Hungarian overcoat, and then you could see that he was in a dark blue silk smocked shirt with turned down collar ahd cuffs with feather stitching. This shirt was not worn witha sash, but hung blouse fashion over the waistband. His knee breeches were of black velvet and were met by long buff gaiters. His Goat was very straight and buttoned almost to the knees, with luxurious edgings of fur. It was gir- dled at the waist and the boyish ensemble was completed by a cap of dafk blue velvet set on a mass of bright curls. There was a morsel of a girl, also, but we have not yet got round again to girls. ' Ata dinner the other evening the children came in with the fruit most-brightly arrayed. There was a little fellow of 2% or thereabouts ina white velvet kilt suit laid in plaits from his shoulders, belted at the waist with a “scarlet silk sash, and turned down at the throat in a wide collar edged with a lace frill and prolonged to the waist in reveres. Inside the collar was set a white silk vest with scar. let feather stitching. The sleeves were turned back with lace frills. DANCING CHILDREN. It is pretty to watch the children at the fashionable dancing classes. The sweet faces and the rather awkward legs call for most careful gowning. I chanced last Saturday af- ternoon to sit just behind the dainty steps of a bright eyed girl of 10. Her frock was a cream-colored mousseline de laine, sprigged with small flowers. It was cut with a straight- tucked skirt just covering the knees,a gauged waist-band and a simple draped waist laid in loos@folds from the shoulders, with a V piece of pink silk set between. About the throat wasa broad lace frill and the rather full sleeves were gathered into pink silk wrist- bands. Her short curly hair was tied with a pink ribbon, and—truth compels me to say it —She wore pink silk stockings. A little maid ‘‘received’’ at a children’s party one evening last week with a quaint grace that was charming, standing at the head of the pretty rose-decked room in a short full frock of pale rose-tinted silk, with roses in her cheeks and one bud in the curls ofher willful hair. Her skirt was trimmed with ruches of the silk box plaited and there ravelled; the tull waist was worn over a guimpe of white silk mull and her arms were uncovered below the short puffed sleeves. The little maid’s brother played host with an air of delightful importance, and his even- ing suit with its black silk coat with long basque, lace frills at the throat, breeches with buckles at knees, silk stockings and steel buckles on low shoes was picturesque enough to be worth description. was a children’s fancy ball. Little folks, A Boy’s Hungarian Ovgrcoat, pes fur and gold-trimmed high boots breasts with delighted awe. A 9-year- ola maiden provoked loving laughter as she bee 2 — | : 5 E 4 get 15 il i 25 Fi b b 11 ö 1 1 * chiffon Ei; The prettiest sight Ihave seen this winter — — —— — 3 . i
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—— — — * ** FAS fe Fig ae * ei wh * Ae a 3 ee * a. desert - of narrow -mindedness 1 of his motive in * Author of Woman, BY EDGAR Fa The Confessions oi Claud, 1 The Evil That Men Do,” A ‘An Ambitious New York Femily,”” Etc, — = (Copyright, 1890, by ‘Rage Fawcett. } : VI. Brother, you know me, don’t you? Gerald Maynard spoke that sentence, standing at the bedside of Sylvan, who had deen ill, who had partially recovered, who had gone out into the world, and who now again had beén smitten witha drowsy inertia which bore the semblance of brain paral- ysis, though not the real symptoms or por- ‘ tents of that disease. Now you, Gerald? Yes, indeed.“ And Sylvan stretched outa hand whose emacia- tion suited the sad change in his face. ‘*There, that’s right, said Gerald, sunny as ever of eye and smile, with the same de- bonair speech and easy gesture. He seated himself close by the bed. ‘‘You mustn’t give way to this horrid melancholia. You must fight it. Clyde says you must and I echo him. This Clyde and you are great friends al- ready, said Sylvan, in a voice that piteously betrayed the sick man that he was; ‘‘isn’t that true, Gerald?“ Tes, was the answer. Crawford Clyde is a wonder in his way. He's really famous here, you know, as a specialist on nervous troubles, though he can’t be much over 35. And yet he'd no sooner accepted me, so to speak, as the friend of dear old Dr. Thorndyke than he gave me a royal welcome. Why, bless your soul, Sylvan, I feel like commencing practice already as a New York physician. And then Clydeis so good in matters which a man of his professional note might naturally over- look. He’s promised to use his influence’’— Gerald paused. His brother’s eyelids had closed, dead-pale against the equal pallor of his cheeks. **Well?’’ ence?’’ Dreamily speaking, Sylvan had unclosed his eyes. But Gerald did not meet their look, though he answered with an off-hand air cer- tain sentences which were really no answer at all. Oh, I mean that in a general sort of fash- fon he’s so extremely good. He cheers me up; he makes me feel as though I were not truly the mere neophyte in medicine that I am. A silence came, and then Sylvan queried, with extreme somberness of tone: ‘‘And what does he say of the manuscript that father left, Gerald? Didn’t you tell me you were going to consult him about it?’’ dia think of doing so, returned Gerald, as he pulled at his yellow mustache and cor- dially hated the lie that he was acting. But the fact is, Sylvan, Clyde is so dreadfully busy, don’t you know, and—er—all that kind of thing.’’ Here was avery lame winding up of what Gerald believed a sentence that might provoke his brother’s keen curiosity. But Sylvan only let his eyelids once more wearily droop and his head sink deeper into the pillow, as hesaid: ‘‘And you yourself have not cared to study it out alone, I sup- pose?’’ The question was so listiessly given that Gerald felt he could perhaps let it safely pass without response. He waited a little while, regarding his brother’s blanched face as though any new instant might bring to it the sudden look of inquiry which he preferred not to see. But no such look broke Sylvan’s apathy. After a short time, Gerald felt the sick man’s pulse. This act did not alter the evident slumber into which he had fallen. It was a weak pulse, Gerald de- cided, and yet not abnormally 80. The young man remembered that Dr. Clyde had but recently decided Sylvan’s latest condition to be one of nervous exhaus- tion, cerebralin its immediate origin, and yet not of necessity serious. But his first illness had been serious. Gerald had arrived at the home of his brother to find him the prey ofa brain fever which threat- ened his life. It was awretched shock, that meeting, and it bore, soon afterward, what to this genial young pilgrim from far-away Cambridge proved bitter-tasting fruit. All zest and flavor have gone out of my life,’’ Sylvan soon told his brother. The story which was presently unfolded had the effect of a tragedy divided into acts, for it was more than once interrupted by either piteous delirium or silencing fatigue. Gerald first marveled at the flight of Lucia, and then caught himself sympathizing with her in the course thatshe hadtaken. He came across a photograph of her which bore her name anda fond phrase written underneath it. Studying the tace with some attention, he grew convinced that it betrayea in molding and lines of feature a spirit of strength and delicacy strangely mingled, Yes, he decidea, here was just the woman to resent such im- Decility as her husband had shown and hin, half through loathing and half through despair. For Gerald, hav- ing learned from his brother precisely with what sort of opposition he had met his wife when she desired to carry outthe wishes of the dead, stood amazed before a confession which past ex- periences might have prepared him to re- ceive. At first the whole idea of an ‘‘elixir’’ tinged the memory of his father with sad dis- may. Georgina Maynard had never succeed ed in casting about the mind of her younger He's promised to use his influ- son that spell of horror for his father’s nonconformist views which clearly had affected Sylvan. Gerald had long delighted to think of his father as the intellectual rebel he was darkly hinted to have been. At Cambridge the al- mast boyish aspirant for future medical ex- cellence had drawn joyously on those wells of egotism which youth finds furnished with such easy buckets and smooth-running cord- age, and had told himself that his own love for scientific inquiry sprang wholly from the scope and acumen of that vanished paternal mind. But now, at Sylvan’s bidding, to look upon Egbert Maynard in the light of a mere thaumaturgist, a dabbler in those follies of pseudo-chemistry whic science frowned ‘down as flimsy sensationalism—this point of regard brought with it disappointment chill But soon Gerald’s feelings markedly changed. Sylvan, throughout his narration, and keen. nad spoken as if all the old morbid forces of his ‘‘mgrality’’ were now in a dismal state of rout. ‘‘I’m willing to grant,’’ hesaid, ‘‘that I’ve acted with fatal self-trust. I decetved Lucia in the burning of that counterfeit per because it seemed to me that by sod g Imight sear away the sinful longings that clutched her soul. But now, seeing the re- sults of my act, II am terribly doubtful of its righteousness. Perhaps, after all, the Divine will meant that this secret our father gave me to disclose ＋ er published for the seeming ill of man, as emptation and hence a test. setween that whl and its holy ‘object perhaps I have insolently intruded my Own personal disfavor.’? re Gerald gave a 4 smile that — with melancholy de Fg = Good heavens,’’ he said, you can’t think that father nas really found this vital principle of which you tell me that’ his curious message breathes?'’ don't know, I don't know,“ came the forlorn answer. I Was as skeptical as your- self, Gerald, a little while ago. Now that Lucia has left me I am. 80 pore bereaved - by sbandonment, | feel. like re all claim 5 the hatefut her- . Take it, sean it well with your clearer % and saner mind. sek euicd have it for ot Fe: 2 8 . N 715 . i Com 7 1 N ys 8 s 5 fe 8 75 . / FF der- 1 ald took the manuseript,t never dreaming that he would care to bestow upon it more than a few careless though regretful glances. But ina little while his eyes were riveted, face had began alternately to pale and flush, An hour or two afterward he went to Craw- ford Clyde, who had already so heartily wel- comed him for the sake of his own friend, Thorndyke, but who had scarcely exchanged ten words with him before the native charm of Gerald wrought its winsome results. ‘*Thereby hangs a tale, said Dr. Olyde’s new friend, while handing him the curious declaration of his death-menaced father. In the name of reason, teil me what you think of it. I have been simply dazed after reading and re-reading ita score of times, and confess that I’m dazed still.“ Crawford Clyde examined the paper with as much expedition as his many pro- fessional duties allowed. However, this meant with him no long delay, for he found time to do everything though nothing well, if faith could be put in the judgments of his foes. But his friends affirmed far differently. They said, and seemingly with loving unction, that be man- aged to do everything, and nothing fli. Itis certain that by some of his own guild this wondrously successful young physician was often decided a sham,afraud. But as Ross Thorndyke had quickly seen in him, he was really the kind of man in whom solid traits predominated, while fanciful ones merely embellished and trimmed these, like friezes of ornate carving on a structure both sturdy and grave. Those who estimated him by his whims and con- ceits were speedily convinced of his shallow- ness. Passionately a music lover, he was often seen at the opera; devoted to the read- “Brother, You Know Me, Don't Tou?“ ing of novels, he seldom missed a good one in either English or French; fond as a woman of flowers, he bought them at all seasons, filling his apartments with them and not seldom over-filling as well a button-hole of his mod- ish coat. He dwelt ina small but luxurious home, and received his patients in a room heavy with floral perfumes and decorated in Moorish designs. When he wrote his pre- scriptions a diamond of great value, set in twisted silver, flashed from his right hand, He was hardly five-and-thirty, with eyes that held the baf- fling darkness and luster of ebony when made to shine its most somberly brilliant, anda face whose pointed brown beard and waxed. mustache had been spitefully compared to that of some susceptible boulevardier. Jou should have been a Frenchman,’’ Dr. Thorndyke once said to him. ‘‘Then you would never have had to meet the accusation of ‘humbug.’ ’’ don't meet it now, smiled Clyde, with a wave of one shapely hand: I dismiss it. All in all, he had achieved a phenomenal success, alone piercing with envy those who were ubgenerous enough to deny the worth of his notable cures. That this number was large it will not be recorded, since there are some persons who have a private little rogues’ gallery composed entirely of those who in any special march of effort have pre- sumed to distance them. Nevertheless, Clyde had fora physician his mental faults, and among these imagination ruled as chief. Full of fine intuitions, he sometimes forgot, inthis bloom and hey-day of his victorious career, the cooler methods which had mainly compassed it. We men of science must speak by the card, he had once said in his crisp, gay way to Thorn- dyke, ‘‘or enthusiasms will undo us.’’ His auditor had smiled, thinking how sadly, if this were true, Clyde would have been undone before he could count, as now, his patients by the hundreds. With these enthusiasms Gerald had now grown pleasantly familiar. And yet, through the weeks of their acquaintanceship he had never seen so vivid a sparkle in the dark eyes of his new friendas when Clyde at length handed him back the paper fraught with its alleged solution of the impossible. don't claim to be of much importance as a chemist,’’ were the first words that greeted Gerald, ‘‘but unless I mightily mistake, my boy, here is a bit of genius: fit to startle millions,’’ Gerald answered excitedly: ‘‘To startle them only, Dr. Clyde? Don’t you think—’’ It may do more than merely that, the other broke in. Ah, what I’ve just said Seems audacity enough in itself. My dear Maynard—my dear Gerald, if you’ll let me call you so—when I’d read through half that extraordinary piece of writing I began to laugh as a fellow would do at some bright but ovyer-bold extravaganza. It seemed as if a man were saying: ‘Look; I can take the clouds out of the sky, turn them into a new metal, like Milton’s ‘‘more ethereal’’ one, and build you with them a ‘‘stately pleasure-house,’’ like the one poor Coleridge saw in that mad vision born of his drug,’ But after I’d read on the smile died from my lips. Here, too, might be madness, but it certainly had the trick of looking as sane as Hamlet’s. The whole thing, if a failure, is defeat with almost the magnificence of conquest.’’ They talked together for a good while about the new proposed dealings with electricity and the three elementary bodies that were ordered as concomitants in its astoun treatment before a certain ‘‘w excessively volatile and somewhat luminous if stirred,’’ should at last crown the opera - tor’s labors. ou state that you know very little of chemistry,’’ Gerald presently said. ‘‘I be- gin to see that you are full of such knowl- Wit has agshabby look beside yours, ans- wered Olyde .heartily—‘‘by Jove, if it hasn’t!’’ Gerald colored at the compliment. Again * laughed, and in his blithe style went on: Tou can blush as modestly as à girl, my lad—as the girl, perhaps, whom you’ve 168. behind you.“ „I've left no girl behind me, sald Gerald, with instant frankness. What! How marvelous! At your age you’ve never been in love? That beats the wonders that your father Don,; I've fancied ding liquid, thinkin of it and never performing it, said Clyde, with a little sigh and a downward look at the n that nearly always gleamed on the lapel of his coat. Then he glanced upward and lifted both hands with mock despair. ‘‘Ah, that matrimony!’’ he murmured. „Im ambitious, I want to get out of life all it will give me, ‘but I feel con- vinced the older I grow that marriage is the one state of being for which I should never find time. It would ‘involve, so to speak, acruel confusion in the rest of my affairs, and would ruin my present splendid reputation for keeping them all duly labeled and pigeon-holed. No;itis true that I can crowd many occupations into, a single day, ‘but marriage is precisely one egg too Many for my basket. This lightsome speech jarred upon Gerald. He gave an impatient frown, which Olyde’s quick eye saw, and explained: ‘*You think me flippant, * he pursued, at a time when you expected me to show the greatest grav- ity. * * * And you are wholly right.“ expected you—at least I hoped to find you—aidful,’’ Gerald said, with a sad kind of courtesy. „Command my aid, dear fellow.“ „How shall 1 act regarding this paper? You know how my brother treated t- hat a puritanic repulsion it roused in him?’’ **Yes.’’ More than this, you know how he has lit - erally lost a young and charming wife be- cause of it. At least, her picture seems to assure me thatshe was charming,’’ added Gerald, and certainly Sylvan’s desperate sense of loss would confirm this view.’’ Clyde shook his head as if in strong doubt. „She may have been charming enough. But to leave him like that! It strikes meas a huge piece of nonsense. Still,“ he went on, there is no accounting fora certain sort of feminine wildness. It crops outin our sister sex with all the botanical caprice of fungi. Now, in the matter of counsel, accept from me this bit of dictum: By all means exploit your father’s idea, and as thoroughly as you are able. Mou mean, follow his instructions to the letter?’’ Nes. ‘*Your words are immensely welcome!“ exclaimed Gerald. ‘‘I feared your discour- agement. And upon my word I should not have had the heart, after receiving it, to fly in the face of our nineteenth century skepti- cisms. Any practical putting to proof of what the manuscript enjoins will require an outlay of certain funds, and these, thanks to Dr. Thorndyke’s goodness, need not trouble me. Butit may also require the helpofa skillful, perhaps a very accomplished chem- ist. May I seek your influence in securing his services?’’ ‘*‘Emphatically I should advise no such course,’’ declared Clyde. „What? You believe that I could work Alone?“ Far better if you did. Get assistance, of course, but let it only bethatof servant to master. Ah, but if I fall?“ „Then you will fail without also incurring ridicule. And that, to a man of your youth and your aspirations, might cause serious damage in the future. Either this formula is a great coup in the world of science, or it is the merest nullity. If it be the first, you will win all credit, Heaven knows, for hav- ing rested your faith upon it; if the last, you will escape the sneers of those who rate all daring endeavor as Quixotism till forced to do it homage as success.’’ Gerald took these words to neem He promptly prepared a laboratory, and without a hint toSylvan concerning his intentions, passed hours there each day. His assistant was of Dr. Clyde’g.own selection, a young man, but fairly * educated, whose techni- cal knowledge j suited the services for which he was needed and in whom no suspl- cion of the task which his employer had set himself ever might be feared to rise. An absorbing task Gerald soon found it, and one that often had upon him the effect of a gloomful, overhanging sky in which burns a single star. Hope was that star, and soon its brightening orb seemed to throb with the pulsations of its watcher’s delighted heart. Learning from Dr. Thorndyke that the latter had been pros- trated in Chicago by a rheumatic seizure more painful than serious, he felt a thrill of actual terror at the chance of being forced to quit New York, Then, with an immense re- lief, he read furtheron in theletter of his benefactor certain other comforting words. Do not dream of hurrying on here, wrote Thorndyke. ‘‘I should simply be a nuisance to you as yet. Remain in New York and enjoy yourself, When Iam better I will send for you * and we can talk over your future with leis- urely phrases. I am distressed to hear of Sylvan’s continued illness—or rather what you call, even more somberly, his relapse.’’ This relapse afforded Gerald his sole excuse for not joining Dr. Thorndyke in Chicago. As it was, he felt conscience twinges at his own satisfaction. Surely this whole business of „the elixir’’ was making him grossly selfish. He found it hard work to sympathize properly with his stricken brother—either in speech or in spirit, and Sylvan’s plaints, to-day more and to-morrow less dolorous, began oddly to affect his strained and anxious nerves. What, after all, tohim was this Lucia, this recurring ahd unceasing Lucia, who had chosen to shroud herself in shadow and 81 lence? He had his own ‘‘Lucia’’ tothink of, had Gerald. „ keep suspecting that she may, after all, have been hidden away by that aunt of hers, Mrs. Calderly,’’ Sylvan would murmur. „But you have seen Mrs. Calderly,’’ Gerald would reply, ‘‘and she has told you-—’’ „Ah, yes, She has told me! But suppose she has not spoken the truth? She is a little sallow woman with across in one eye, who lives in a tiny brick house on One Hundred and Tenth street. I never liked her and she never liked me. She is so unattractivea person that I always wondered how she could be near of kin to my comely Lucia. Once my wife con- fessed to me that her Aunt Janet disliked me on account of my ‘straight-laced opinions.’ But the aversion was reciprocal—indeed, yes! Mrs. Calderly is what she calls liberal, which means that when you take the elevated of an evening up to her remote and ugly little house you are apt to find in her drawing-room at least one or two offensive persons who have hard things to state of every accepted idea, from the Bible to the current fashion in women’s raiment. she certainly is not strait-laced; .she is excessively loose- laced; for that matter, one might say of her that she dispenses with nearly all stays of any sort, either mental or moral. Lucia al- ways persisted in beingfondofher. But I always read in her tart, curt speech and her self-poised mannera kind of pert challenge. She never looked at Luciain my presence that she didn’t seem to say: ‘Why did you ever marry that man?’ * And when I went to her in my great misery after my wife’s flight I burned all the while to search her rooms up-stairs and prove that she wasn’t really lying. Her denials that Lucia was there came glibly enough; tt wasn’t that. Afterward, while I lay here with an upset brain, with all my thoughts grotesque and helter-skelter, I it was the turn in one of her ey this had given her a certain esourance, don’t you know? Did it ever occur to that a cross-eyed : — trouble . are named nerves. One even- ing, after prol study and experiment, he 1 out his light and sinkt ee: an unwon weight of dejection, almost as dark as the darkness itself. ‘‘What,’’ he thought, ‘if the seareh for this weird and occult ust such tions from duty and ‘should e But sleep, that kindly 3 who waits on the fatigues of youth and health, left his last fantastic self-query mercifully unfinished. And in the m he forgot the tinge of morbid reflection had crept across his brain, and remem only that the day was full of sunshine, that his own refreshed energies were full of purpose and power. The ardor with which he worked grew in a way sacred to himself. Always moved to reverence by the memory of his father, a more than filialsense now stirred him. At times he almost saw his father, a shadowy shape, and yet one vested with acute souve- nirs of their days together in picturesque old Marylebone road. Now and then the air would seem electric with admonition. His under- taking appeared to him so holy as forcibly to sweep a vague aroma through the harsh material odors of his chemic pursuits. He swiftly be- came the votary of an imagined godship. This cult meant his father’s bequeathed mis- sion, and suck mission he now spiritually knelt before, in devoutregard. To solve this enigma, which had assumed for him the form of a precious inheritance, was to guard it against the least mundane disappreciation. As the struggle which he made (and it was a severe struggle, considering his relatively few equipments) neared surer and surer the goal he already had discerned, Gerald be- came penetrated with a respect for his toil quite foreign to the intent which had before infused him. His former passion for realties abode the same, but this had mistily veiled itself in a haze of roman- ticism, He constantly saw Clyde and re- ported to him the results of each day. Tou are growing feverish and queer, his friend said to him one evening, ‘‘as your brother (to judge from your own tidings) grows calmer and more ordinary.’’ True, returned Gerald, I am almost at the summit of my aspirations. To-morrow, or perhaps a day or twolater, I shall have really brewed that colorless liquid we both wot of. To- morrow, or a day or two later, Clyde musingly replied; ‘‘why, then,’’ he broke off, brightening, ‘‘we shall have a grand time together in testing its potency.’’ No,“ replied Gerald, with grave denial. Nor? How’sthat?’’ came the quick ques- tion. wish to test its potency, but in a single way,’’ was Gerald’s reply. ‘‘A sing'e way? You mean * ??* J mean with complete deference to my dead father. Gerald, how odd of you. Speak plainer.’’ Gerald did speak plainer and somewhat at length. Clyde listened with great heed. At length he said: ‘‘I understand your feelings. There's something exceedingly nice and pogtic about 3 Gerald drew back a little. Ah! press it too savagely, he said. ‘‘Savagely? You mean realistically. My dear boy, if it lies in my power your whim shall be gratified.’’ It is not a whim,’’ asserted Gerald, hotly. It is—’” A creed, an infatuation, a religion—any- thing you please. But I shall hold it invio- late if I can.’’ If you can! You? With your name and place as a physician?’’ Ah, we'll see. I shall have to go through high jinks,no doubt, with those people at the morgue. Still, they’ll bring you the body of some drowned person whom they believe to have committed suicide. And on such a body you alone consent to try this miraculous white liquid?’’ I have not called it miraculous,’’ returned Gerald coldly. That is an adjective of your own coining.’’ ‘*Bah!’’ exclaimed Clyde, springing from the chair in which he sat and lettinga hand fall upon his companion’s arm. ‘‘You musn’t rebuff me like that, dear boy. Recol- lect I’m immensely with you.’’ Ah! I know it—I Know it but too well,“ the tears visibly shiningin his eyes. Look here, Clyde, he went on, I simply want to pay my father’s grand idea (for it now seems to me grand, whether it prove futile or no) a certain kind of allegiance. To try the elixir on some drowned person would be precisely what he might, if now alive, desire and commend. A suicide? you Will ask. Yes, asuicide,I answer, and one who has sought self-murder through drown- ing. For, as the manuscript affirms, in the frame of one who has attempted death by drowning there will more probably be no organic lesion. Hence the drug, if effective at all, will secure its chief chance of acting at its best in one who has died this particular death. Gerald had thus spoken with his friend only a single day preceding the conversation held between Sylvan and himself, as recorded at the bedside of the latter. All was soon ar- ranged. Dr. Clyde pulled certain secret pro- fessional wires (in certain ways empowered to do so by his position at Bellevue) and ona certain morning Gerald woke in expectation that the evening would come to him packed witha prodigious fatality. His liquid had been perfected, and he felt certain that even the faintest error had not Crept into its com- position. The tall flask that held it stood on a shelf in his laboratory. He had discharged his assistant; the work, for good or evil, for success or failure, was finished at last. He scarcely ate a morsel during the day, and when the darkness of an autumn evening fell blandly upon the huge town, he sought the room which had witnessed his earnest toil, lit three or four gas-jets,and strove to engage himself with a book during the hours that must elapse between then and the time at which the corpse would be brought him. But reading was impossible, He felt greatly excited and yet his nerves were firm as steel, He had prepared along, solid table for the reception of the body when it should appear. At intervals he fixed his gaze upon the dusky and polished surface close, at hand, What would it presently reveal? Would the body be that of man or woman? Had he done wrong in requesting Clyde not to come? Might not the utter solitude which he had proposed to himself asa sort of tribute due tothe immense seriousness of his father’s attempt prove sterner than his endurance could meet? Just beyond the chamber in which he now sat were two others belonging ta himself, His landladv, a kind though rather 3 had been made aware of the you ex- „ dumb guest that would arrive at midnight, or a little later; but she had also been led to believe that perhaps purposes of n were alone the cause of The other ijodgers in the , who would most prob- in their 8 by the time minor ¢ uman pity as 1 pare aware noted, and NOT BY BELLAMY, BUT BY A NUMBER OF ST. LOUISANS. * oad Prognostications of the Future A Retro- spection of 1890—The Vast Increase of Business in All Lines—The Outlook for 1891. | The past year has been one of marked pros- perity in all channels of trade in St. Louis, a heavy increase being noted in all kinds of business. In fact, no other city has partaken more largely of the general prosperity of the country at large than St. Louis. Among the real estate mei this has been even more pro- nounced, A eonspicuous feature of this business during the past year has been the handling of tracts of ground, large and small, by syndi- cates. A number of gentlemen, say from four to ten according to the amount involved, who. desire to turn a profit. in some real estate purchase, but who do not individually have enough money to spare to accomplish this purpose, by combining their funds make some desirable investment, the title to the property being vested in one of their number as’trustee. Thedeed by which the trustee acquires the title plainly defines the powers of the trustee and describes the relative in- terests of the members of the syndicate, each one being named in the conveyance. Thus without impairing the title when time comes for a sale and conveyance by trustee to pur- chaser, each separate interestis so defined as to make it possible for sales or loans on their interests to be made by the members if any need to realize on their investment be- fore a sale of the entire property is made. In addition to the possibility thus of sharing in large transactions with little money, the combination largely increases the chances of finding a customer for the property at a good advance on the purchase price. JOHN BYRNE, IR., & CO., 618 CHESTNUT STREET. This is the oldest real estate firm in St. Louis. Founded by the late John Byrne, Jr.. tn 1840, in 1890 it completed the fiftieth year of its existence. In 1865 Dr. F. L. Haydel, Mr. Byrne’s son-in-law, became associated with himin the business and is nowthe senior member of the firm, Dr. Haydel was for six years secretary and treasurer of the St. Louis Real Estate Exchange and a member of every Board of Directors during the existence of that institution. His knowledge of realty values acquired in an experience of twenty- five years is surpassed by that of no agent in the city. Following the wise example of Mr. Byrne, which was founded on the experience of a lifetime, Dr. Haydel has proved himself a careful and far-seeing administrator of large and complicated estates, a close observer of the city’s growing and diversified needs and an energetic factor in meeting them. In 1879 the doctor’s oldest son, Harry L. Haydel, began his apprenticeship in the real estate business and was admitted to membership in the firm several yearsago. Young and ac- tive and widely popular, his extensive ac- quaintance among all clasSes of business men has been of the greatest advantage in the sale of property,.a department of the business to which he gives his special atten- tion, guided by the mature counsels and wid éxperience of his father. The last yea clientage of this firm shows a total of 287 per- sonal accounts (property-owners, rent rolls, and not counting sales, accounts for clients without rent-rolls), and collections exceed- ing $500,000. Of these accounts about one- seventh were those of non-resident property owners. Their combined sales of improved and unimproved property amounted to $223,- 000, representing St. Louis City and St. Louis County, to which their business is chiefly confined. They buy and sell real estate,make loans, do all kinds of conveyancing and no- tarial work, including the takingof deposi- tions; collect rents, special tax-bills, etc.; keep property in repair; pay taxesand all kinds of public and private charges and rep- resent the interests of non-resident clients in the same careful and painstaking spirit in which they manage theirown large real es- tate interests. PERCY’& VALLAT, 115 NORTH EIGHTH STREET. This firm has donea rushing business dur- ing the past year, larger by far than any other in their history, and look forward to a still greater increase during the coming year. They have transacted a number of large deals, and are at present about to close one for $250,000. They pay especial attention to management of property and collections of rents, as wellas every other branch of the real estate business. THE HAYNES REALTY & FINANCIAL CO. During the past year the firmof Delos R. Haynes & Bro. has been succeeded by the Haynes Realty & Financial Co. The Messrs. Haynes have had a very successful year and have madea good deal of money for their clients as wellas for themselves. They have of late given considerable attention to syndi- cate operations, having handledin this way several hundred thousand dollars’ worth of property, most of which has been resold at handsome profits to the members of the syn- dicate. Property intrusted in their care re- ceives the attention that long experience and perfect knowledge only can give. CHARLES F. VOGEL & CO. of 716 Chestnut street report an extraor- dinary increase in the volume of business during the past year and the outlook for the coming year especially good. This firm has closed some very large realty deals during the past year and are constantly widening their field of action. Having enjoyed many years of exprience in handlingand disposing of real estate, as well as every other branch f the business, this firm enjoys an enviable share of the public patronage and confidence. CHARLES H. GLEASON a CO., 720 Chestnut street, also show a remarkable and enormous increase of business. In fact, when the volume of last year’s business was computed, the members of the firm,although aware that it had far exceeded all previous years, yet were totally - unprepared for the splendid showing. Thisfirm does a gen- eral real estate businessin all its branches, from negotiating a half-million dollar deal to renting houses and collecting. No firm in St. Louis enjoys the confidence of realty owners toa greater degree. BUILDING. No line of business in the city has enjoyed a greater degree Of prosperity or received a stronger impetus than that of building. Mr. F. O. Bonsack, one of the most prominent builders ig the city, reports extraordinary progress in that branch. Among the build- ing erected by Mr. Bonsack are the Bell Telephone building at Tenth and Olivé, the Tiffany Real Estate building, a large six-story warehouse, 126x150 feet, at Tenth and Spruce streets, which is being bullt right over the center of what was formerly known as Chou- teau’s Pond. Mr. Bonsack also built the Lindell Railway power- house as well as a large addition tothe gas-works and ja great deal of other work last year. The tendency Ef 1 f — h, Costiveness BEECHAM’S PILLS TAKEN A DIRECTED RE LIKE MAGIC, en Seen eee PAINLESS. PILLS: For BILIOUS & NERVOUS D DISORDERS Such as Wind and Pain in Go tense. Fullness and Drowsiness, Cold Ch 2 ae T —.— VE — In TWE asco oa THE FIRST DOSE WILL Ol 70 COMPLETE the muscular System, WEALT 7 e the human frame. One ot the best EALTH —.— Fr SALE OF de St, He Bole for: — for the United & States who (if ist BEECHAM'S he Unive i ica ct PRIOK dete AB © a ——— ae 2 5, 277 f f ey g , * 1 ty 3 8 ‘ 4 9 4 . ‘ oh * — 2 . 7 ; 4 * , 5 ms n be Be as Me ake. 2 eee 5 N e 3 r 5 „ 7 2 ef 7 ae rae a 3 A 2 aye BY: ‘Suse * * ea Fs i pies f 8 Ca us 7 * a > 78 N x be 12 8 ra 3 8 5 * 2 ot LG oe ote wR : = os * 8 25 ee 95 8 85 on ot Wat AALS Bree gn N . : 12 au ; ate 25 23 5 ö 8 whe , ° 8 N 2 * N * N * * 5 8 * 9 7 1 4 N Bs. 4 ager one ge 2 * . . 9 Sr Gx 8 RARE aE ie 28 ae 8 et Nr n ee ee: * n, 2 tae * — : + n V e Ser 2 r aoa . C . e * ca hye Dantes — Pe bake fits oo ge a eee 2 cane * ange ph les tesa eres: 1 r E 3 get AR ae 952 9 a3 ey RE 8 * % a — e an ig — 5 155 2 = 1 5 Fie i FP ‘ 2 ae eS * act ety aed — me - - : ee — — — — ay * " e — — * a — ee eee ee . 3 = ; a — 5 5 W * 1 * * * — ae be n * © 28 re * 1 . A — 7 * un | L * * . * — . 4 on 13 oe * aw Se. 7 on ae while the outlook for 1801 is still more encouraging; orders for. spring trade are coming in earlier and in volume saan greatly exceed all expectations. CIDER. J. E. Clarke & Co., Twentieth and Pine, ro- port excellent trade in Missouri cider, though the apple crop last year was a failure, Yet the above firm secured enough foran ample supply of their famous beverage, and are prepared for a heavy demand for same. The milk industry, in common with other lines, has enjoyed a boom during 189. The St. Louis Dairy Co. shows the following n- crease: Pounds of Butter. Made im 1887..... 9 „ „ „% „eee „„ „„ „ 52, Made in 7 eeeeeeeeeeeewer eer entre 96, Made in 1889 „ „ „„ „„ „6 „„ eeeeeeeeeee ee 18, Made in 1890 n n 269,514 They handled in Gallons Milk and Cream, 1883 „ „ „eee „„ ee 1887 eeeeeves Seeteeeeeeeteere ee eeeeeer ; ——. = — ae 2 THE HOME DAIRY co. has made wonderful strides during the year, the excellence of their goods alone being their best advocate; it is a well-known fact that wherever their milk, cream and butter are once used, no other are afterward taken, THE ILLINOIS MILK CO., the excellence of whose products is attested by thousands, have made rapid strides during the past year, their output exceeding any pre- vious year. All milk, cream and butter han- died by this firm is from healthy cows. This company was awarded three first premiums for butter at the St. Louis fair of 1890. are now erecting new buildings, with an ele- gant ice cream parlor, and will pay special attentiOn to ice cream and finest ices in 1891. CANDY. The year of 1890 was no doubt the most pros- perous candy year for years, and all were as busy asthey cared to be and overtaxed to thousands of pounds. Among the number of wholesale candy manufacturers one sprang up during the last year, and with wonderful strides, to-day ranks among one of the fore- most in his tine, which is the Wenneker- Morris Candy Co. They opened their doorg for business on March 1 of the past year, and from that day they have not had an idle day, but have been taxed to their utmost capacity. They occupy the large five- story building, Nos. 217 and 219 Pine street, where they have surrounded themselves with the most complete and latest patent ma- ehinery of all kinds, and are to-day the best equipped in their line inthe West. They con- fine their production tothe finest grade of goods and are — by any house in the country. The gentlemen connected with this firm are: Chas. F. Wenneker, Rob. B. Morris, Aug. Ellerbrock, Edward Wenneker, Edward Kalkman, C. 8. Morris, all wel- known men, especially in the candy business. Mr. Chas. F. Wenneker is the President; Mr. R. B. Morris the Vice-President, and Mr. Aug. Ellerbrock Secretary. A THEATER HOOD. Howto Make a Pretty One Easily and Cheaply. Written for the SUNDAY PosT-DISPATCH. A tasteful theater hood, both dressy and warm, can be made of fine creme-colored flannel, or the new elder-down flannel, that comes in such pretty shades this season. Two strips of goods three-eighths yard long and one-quarter wide are rounded offa Ut - tle, pinked at the edge, and sewed together in such a manner inthe center ofjthe hood, that the scallops form a small heading. The lower part of the hood is gathered to fit throat and garnished with a broad ruffle the same material pinked atthe bottom top. Afacing of velvet of heavy gros-grain silk of some light shade to match the color of the hood, sets off whole very charm- ingly, and the soft velvet makesa beau 1 frame for a fresh young face. The cord which the hood is tied must correspond color with that ot the facing. ined pass 2 * ee Ss 45 teat *
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The stepmother offers her daughter ta | * * 7 ¢ > 7 * * A. 18 1 . 8. a . = (K — 22 5 . , 7 3 » 14 “ : ** 1 an 3 2 1 5 * 5 7 i 1 1 W x ae tae Pete N n * „ . * 5 2 aes ‘ H Fk a as the ownerof the slipper; but it will not fit ; 4 a N * 3 : Tue Two Versions of It and the Points in her foot. Then the stepmother denies that tre | Tt i. ae 1 Spain Has the Oldest Ones England the Which They Differ—The Antiquity and | there is any other girl in the house, but at oh ' Most Famous One—The Most Exclusive Origin of Fairy Tales—The Logic of that a cock crows and calls out: The . 4 } 8 3 7 Order and the Only Oriental One—None Fairyland. : maid is under the trough!’’ Whereupon | 7. ee ) ‘wa 7 i ! Ap | 1 she comes forth, produces the other Ol i 5 f “aS "AN | Wl 5 * | 1 Written for the SUNDAY Post-DIsPATOH. ‘slipper and goes off in triumph to the palace. itd 79 7 E 7 4 17 477 Mee. =. : Written for the SunDAY Post-D1sPaTcu. ; Fairyland is usually classed with dreamland THE GREEK VERSION. ey 2 7 He, yah } 3. F Human nature is a most. peculiar thing. military 1 of as wanting a geography. It is commonly] In a Greek variant of this story a mother N 5 . N Uy 12 he 1 5 ili would seem to be the height of folly to risk supposed that in fairyland fancy reigns su- | and three daughters dre spinning near a cleft „ eG dirs ; N70 * iy ve . 1 “EA 19 / one’s life for a disk of metal or a bit of preme, and that everything there is lawless | Of a rock. It is agreed that she who drops her Pil 1 ae J : gis ff , 42 477 190 % ribbon, but experience has sh that and beautiful and wanting in everything 8 ay 8 = — — * e 1 Lp 3 / . VORA A | wha would. civeen all thelr passes to rational and consistent.’ But this belief, | killed and eaten by the two elder daughters . 41 . fy * MW f ues | — save their lives, will risk their lives for a Order of St. Michael and gt. George was which may be called the ‘‘pretty story’’ the- against the protest of the youngest, who 7 , | Meld ö ai a 1 decoration. For special meritorious service founded in 1818 and is another of the numer- ory gives way before the fact that most, if buries her bones in an ash hole. After a time Deacon Mutoreaves | f \ „floor gallantry the ancient governments con- | ous orders of nobility which England pos- not all, fairy stories are the common property | she goes to the grave where she sees the fine By Jinrminey — 5 a j , — 5 Px ‘ sidered a laurel crown or a robe sufficient re- sesses. The insignia is a star with seven ofallraces. If Jack and the Beanstalk or oe in an open casket and is 8 “ea 1 * 8 ad; in modern times 1 is a piece of Cinderella and her Crystal Slipper were heard | by a couple of birds how to proceed. en ; D f g parchment, a medal or à bit of ribbon. . only inthe cottages of the English or the |COme the sensational appearance in church, | . a *. f | The cunning Kings and rulers of the Old George. * regaled 3 — = Germans, or the story of Jonah and the Seve ts utia wecthor aces eae 9 NN : ab N ö World knew very well this weak side of hu - order. 8 | , motto whale only among the Hebrews we might tne heroine does not meet with 4 5 . . j 3 . for 8 The Royal Order ot the House of Hohenzol- think that they were creations of pure | serious degradation, but the ‘‘ash’’ feature : = (oun Tt . — orde y means } cured n | ior . ; a allegiance of enemies which their arms could found in various forms among fe most dis- puttel,’’ found in Grimm, the daughter 18 S re NK J. ( 19 not conquer tant peoples. The sad and happy fortunes of | helped by a white dove, which haunts a tree n 0 8 8 j : — — N 8 has the two oldest orders in exist- Cinderella are recounted in the chimney at the mother’s grave. The bird apne Sg 0 ey , RY Ni KEIN — 1 1 2 „ of e N a N a . . wig 3 : > both Order corners of England, Scotland, Germany, | the robes, and the Prince puts pitchon t ‘ — . 28 he NE 28 : 3 is | Alcantra was founded in 1156, and is limited | india. It was founded by Queen Victoria H ' 35 iE 1155 8 : : F 1. Italy, Russia, India and in the huts of the | staircase, hoping to catch the girl. She th n Polynesians. A story very much like it is told leaves her slipper and escapes. One step- *. 2 E — 45 — a at the instigation of Lord bythe Zulu Africans. Jack and the Bean- sister cuts off her toes, another her heel, 7 as /7R XE Say co tan a: @ green cross on a silver ground. rr of an im- stalk is common to the so-called Aryans and | hoping to get her foot into the slipper which i EPR jee * The Order of Calatrava was founded im 1164, —— crown intertwining two lotus leaves the American Indians, while among the He- the Prince brings. But two birds fly in and 17 . 7, 2 es 64° 6 ns a on a and is a court distinction, very rarely con- — 22 Ave: pointed star de brews it is found in a disguised form. Jonah | peck their eyes out. Then Aschenputtel ap- aa Ox * f 9 . — ferred. The insignia is a red cross on a silver — t — hanging from this isan oval me- and the whale is the Hebrew form of our pears and claims the slipper. W N — 3 os E a if. ground vi — th a cameo profile bust of story of Tom Thumb, who was swallowed Scores of other similar tales might be told, i 4 © 3 te aes 5 | 7 ‘Sweden nas a very exclusive order in the ctoria, encircled by a border of 5 rt . — 8 el on which is inscribed Heaven's Light Our byacow. Allother peoples whose folk lore | but they are all variants of the same original. i | N f ; ; Noble Order of the Seraphim, founded in 1334 Guide. Th has been studied have the same story. And | They all seem to be inspired, at least, in their WN ö 4 p and limited to twenty-four members, each | on ro FO cube pss een of diamonds yet these stories which have arisen | earlier scenes by the belief that a dead mother A i | y 78 ; r through six 8 ies gold; around it, on spontaneously among so many peoples can help her chiid. Ina Sicilian tale a cow i ERY) one Ta. uu. WX ** ö nerations. The insignia is a white enameled | above motto in di ered with gold, is the were transmitted for centuries orally. They | helps the girlasin the Servian, but it does é 4 e ; * W We A g —— with forked arms, each surmounted by . el na amonds, and the whole is did not get out of the chimney corner and the | not appear that the mother exerts any in- nn POPP ee — N il Bie io, n " He oo 3 — 3 rays of gold. nursery until within a comparatively recent fluence. That feature seems to have disap- Bike iy U — — — — — * hes ‘th d of th vet man Ae Lat — — 4 a iy , Mi ‘ : — f = ese four arms is the golden head o © | ity, no society which confers decora for period. In 1697 Cinderella was fixed in writ- | peared. In another a magic date tree gives : Nw : 10 seraphim, and the center of each arm isoc- | brav ing along with a number of others. Since | the girl what she wants, but nothing is said : = d Phew! Now - : — * r rave acts or gallant deeds, the Government that time the tales of England, Scotland, | ofthe mother. In another a fairy issues from . . Y wae 7 & SO pa id th initials 1 sanctions no ribbon or medal of any order. rly of Russia, have been | a tree and aids the heroine. These are proba- EYES AND NOSE . center of the obverse side are the: - | But for special meritorious service or act of Germany, and latterly of Bussia, ha P 8 H. S.; in the center of the reverse side are Con collected and committed to writing. And yet | bly later forms in which the dead mother has , : o Be > a — gallantry gress occasionally transmits its | . OR, A NASAL PROLUSION THAT PROVED TO BE ONLY AN OPTICAL ILLUSION. the initials of Frederick I. F. R. 8.’’ The | thanks, or sometimes gives swords and they were not so far transformed that their | been forgotten or dispensed with. In all the : , cross is surmounted by a gold royal crown — bat: that ts all 4 likenesses were lost. The essential features | older stories the slipper is of gold. All a — n and is suspended by a light blue silk ribbon m 1 * and, I may add, of every one of them can be detected and | variants in which it is glass can be traced to Lore 4 WE hy Ail ; the original story. where; likewise when the girl is introduced x75, PS” lige sas ey Ad RR N — n X. in — e form the heroine | Suffering from the persecutions of a step- NN —r::: ,, Sir: 3 rr eee les to escape a distasteful or unlawful mar- mother we know we shall probably meet with „„ eo @ SL 0 , 8 9 e Hage. To — her Identity she clothes fa c-. But they seem to be the same myth, id Set Me na Sook Put y ok rep rity wiih, Coe OO SBS hes . 8 ; „ herself in the skin of an animal. She is | which has risen out of the imagination of the 3 . aa pee > . eae Ag’ ca) N ¢ ILLUSTRATED “K's * & — * — ® — longed to Siam, —. 35 FORM aed ** hence called Kashie Coat or Catskin | people in every land under the sun. 9 2 7 „ * „ „ 5 n — ** i 22 n wo eae i — or Hairy Betty. Cinderella is always iden- It is clear that there is. some logic in fairy- ayes SF Sao. WS pea aie i PF 8 „A Head-weightes.* 4 Fe , 4 Pe Za 1483 by ey nc era 2 — 1 * Th tified with the slipper; Hairy Betty, however, | land. Allis not caprice and fancy and events ee ,_ VE aves 52 „ : Y 5 e,, atm ey * —. — d el hant with is recognized by means of her splendid dress | follow each other in some fixed order. We = — 4 2 * * C OP ES EZ, — oe 33 d on its accidentally disclosed under the animal’s cannot always determine the order or account a . 5 a 5 7,5 N Z n — i th 2 hide. In Cinderella, the poor girl is res- | for some things that happen there, but we a . 2 i ES But this is ho it feels, 2 e e ; 45 lizard’ lack . | oflanguage are responsible for fairy tales. . 171 9 2. 5 . . is a. constant. tendency to. convert e rr story. names into person and there are few natural ) , Pea, oe Ant 4 be ay = ee ee rte eee eee ’ e. that are not personified and given a | . with a gold monogram F. R.. (Frederick ythological meaning. It was believed * ö — ° , Among the Servian peasantry the story is at one time that the stars were — i SX : Rex), and a crowned black eagle with spread as follows: One day a number of young girls | animate beings. Even Kepler, the great ' 8 109 — —— — wings in the center. The motto ot the order were spinning near a cleft in the rock. An astronomer, shared this belief. The sun is . 2 0 : 4 ——=—— Ad i „76 r old man drew near and said:“ Beware, maid- | the most conspicuous of all natural objects 7 | ens; do not drop your spindle in the cleft of | and it is not strange that by some strange Ss the rock. The maidén who does so will go : S twist in the savage mind the sun, moon and > . „ — are 3 clouds were personified and made the dra - 1 A SLIGHT CHANGE — r. : „ tii | graf > pring , matis persone of fairyland. At any rate it is RATE Fate — Now come right along with me. Tn TE 1} Hn BAL! 6 the cleft, and Mara, the fairest of them all, the opinion of the majority of scholars that able , a. school-teacher to thrash a boy of mine, 22 nO minen. 677601 ö f at it Mal Miss De Shy (who saw her in Cleopatra): by an unhappy chance dropped her spindle | the logic of fairyland is the logic of the sky desde he won forget for many de | Pe 6 07 „Ves. once. in the cleft. Going home, she was met at the and that we must read the riddle of myth in >. ae ke : Hil 1 15 i fi | 11 Mr Be Lobby: ‘*What did you see her ° gate by a cow mooing, and her mother was the movements of the seven stars : Le AM RIO YS es TT iN Miss De Shy (blushing): ‘‘Not~not of nowhere to be ‘found. After a : 5 Tt | | 8 time the father married again. „Brown's Bronchial Troches will relieve 2 His second wife was a widow with one plain | Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, Consumptive daughter. Mara was degraded by her step- | and Throat Diseases. Sold only in bores. mother and compelled to perform the most — . * — 8 — keep the hearth Splints of Thought. ear of ashes, pepel, whence the name she goes by, Pepellaga. The cow helps thegirl in] Beauty and truth combined ee her duties, and the girl, knowing the truth. | un 2 aa 8 says; the wise takes good care of the cow. e step- mother n ne ‘ ha insists that the cow be killed and eaten. Pe- Wit, like wholesome sleep, must come un- pPollaga consults the cow on this new turn of | bidden and unasked. @ffairs and is told to make no outcry, but not Three things thou canst not buy at any tio eat of her flesh. She also tells the poor girl | price: True friendship, love and woman’s tio gather her bones carefully together and | loyalty. . bury them. 2 she does and goes about her] Whenever a new Savior turns up, there will duties as usual. One Sunday the stepmother | also be a new Judas. and her daughter go to church leaving Pepel- Happiness is nearly always a thing of the _Iaga to get dinner and pick up some corn | past, or the future, rarely a fact of the pres- 5 has been scattered on the floor; at the | ent. game r W 22 be] Often nothing but our past stands in the beaten if s not obey. r per- | way of our future. : ae 2 gecutors are gone she flees to the cow’s grave The mind is the Prometheus that is chained iy | where she is met by two doves. to the rock _ CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES.” Fra ve isan open casket in which are three Public opinion is like a vexing- glass, which Man-afreid-to-talh-back-to- kis- mano. n- : _ gorgeous dresses, one of silk, one of silver | refiects things sometimes too large, some- |’ nif): Wan, ur Bad Injun 2 g — 4 one of 33 Ae 8 — times too small, but always distorted. Mr Man-out-West: Dow Trousie . ; doves say ‘‘choose a ss Mara an — in it to church and we birds wil gather 8 LEAVE St. Louis 8:10 a. m., datly, (Sundays the corn. She puts on the silk | included) arrive Chicago 4:50 p. m. via Van- : : —.—— — Gress, makes a sensation in church | dalia and Illinois Central line. Ticket office mo t N * das R 0 uced for he 1 she is noticed by the Emperor’s son, | southwest corner Broadway and Olive, with c | ; ̃— SE eS TE ee Sr Eg N pee thea 8 da ves before the other worshippers and re- Adams Express, and Union Depot. Rate.. . Ti . bs ade eee Re te) AOR rns in time to get dinner. This is . * 1 15 3 2 To look at the insignia of the Order of the > — — — 8 1 ay ! 8 7 er oe er Ne” le Fi 1 i. > *% 4 0 : ps 131 e 1 pee oe eee ne Se SOS Eee cae 4 pa"
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ST. LOUIS, SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 1691. ** BROOME’S BOMB, A Physician’s Objections to the Publici- ty Given Lymph Experiments. RESOLUTIONS WHICH CREATED A STIR IN THE MEDICAL SOCIETY. A Member ofthe Society, Acting on Mis- information, Asks to Have Dr. Bryson Censured for Giving Particulars About an Experiment With the Koch Rem- edy—A Question of Ethics. At the regular meeting of the Medical Soci- ety Dr.G. W. Broome took occasion to censure Dr.Bryson in a rather severe manner for hav- ing made public his experiments with the Koch lymph and for permitting his statement to be published. It will be remembered that some days ago a report was published in the Post-DISPATCH concerning the experiments being made by Dr. Bryson with thelymph. The statement was not furnished by Dr. Bryson, but was se- cured by a reporter of the paper, who gathered the information by asking questions. Dr. Broome, in his preambles and resolutions, charges Dr. Bryson with furnishing the story in an ‘‘estactic scramble after notoriety or almighty dollars, and by so doing groused the resentment of a large number of Dr. Bryson’s friends. Dr. Pollak wanted the resolutions adopted immediately, although Dr. Bryson was not present to speak in his own defense, so some of his friends advised moderation and temperance. Dr. Bond made a speech saying thata charge of so grave a nature should not be indorsed with- out due care and consideration and that it would be advisable be- fore censuring the doctor to find out what he had done and how far he had violated the medical ethics. Dr. Bond’s rea- sonable demand was very generally indorsed, although Dr. Wm. Johnson, Dr. Green and a couple more of the old members were for Spartan severity. Dr. Broome did not, dn his whole denuncia- tion, once mention the name ofthe gentle- man he was attacking; not all of the mem- bers understood who was meant. The resolutions, as presented by Dr. Broome and as referred to the Committee on Ethics, are as follows: THE RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, Prof. Koch has recently discovered a substance, which in his own language regarding its therapeutic action upon human subjects, possesses some specific effect upon turbércular tissues only as acurative, but is more applicable as a very delicate agent for diseovering latent, and diagnosing doubt- ful tubercular process, and Whereas, since the disease, of tuberculosis exists among the human rave in ev land, and this so ex- tensively and seriously concerns the human family everywhere, a remedy possessing curative properties is naturally wildly and persistently sought after by many hundreds of thousands of persons afflicted with, Orapproaching the predisposition to, the disease, whose cases heretofore have been considered hope- lessly incurable, and Whereas, In the midst of this universal scramble for this widely-lauded panacea, every item appear- ing in the public prints relating thereto, especially from the pens of prominent physicians, as well as from members of this society, are devoured with great avidity, and if such statements be made for the purpose only of advancing the personal aggrandize- ment of the physician himself, the act becomes greatly derogatory to the dicnity of this society; and Whereas, There appeared inthe columns of an evening daily newspaper of this city the announce- ment froma member of this society, in which the attention of the public is called to an assertion on the part of the member, to even cure otherand more malignant diseases than tuberculosis itself. In the language of this member, The case is not one of tuberculosis,but what is technically termed a localized surgical disease. It is of a serious nature and should these experiments be marked by lasting good results he will have opened up a field tor its applica- tion vastly greater than that of tuberculosis and of tremendous benefit to. the whole world. Thismem- ber concludes his communication to the newspaper with the statement that ‘he has already explained to the daily paper his reason for withholding the local experiment with the Koch lymph from the press until the present time,’’ and Whereas, Since the only striking fact resulting from the original discovery is that Koch has placed in the hands of the profession a most powerful agent proven to be a most virulent poison without being able to clearly establish the limitations or its useful- ness, or either stay its umscrupulous and mercenary abuse, and Whereas, In the light of recent pathological inves- tigations by Virchrow, Frankel Baginsky of Berlin, and Prof. Osler of Baltimore, and others it appears that a possibility exists as with all new remedies when on trial, that a constricting band of limitations is being drawn about the Koch method which may perhaps serve to accurately outline its uses and be come still more tense and destroy its life, and Whereas, as no single authentic cure has been re- ported of phthisis, but on the other hand Koch him- self states that the remedy is not only dangerous in advanced cases of pulmonary tuberculosis, but also thatit usually promotes the tuberculous process and is therefore dangerous, hence ‘the only natural in- ference that may be drawn from the pretenses which have been and are now being announced in the daily papers is an ecstactic scramble after notoriety or the almighty dollar, Resolved. That it is the opinion of this society that whe oné of its members becomes possessed of informa- tion so valuable as the communication above referred to leads one to believe the same should be laid before this society, or appear ina regular medical journal instead of announcing the same in the daily papers. Resolved, That acts of this character on the part of a member can only be considered reprehensible and that the Committee on Ethies should take cognizance of the same. DR, BROOME’S ERRORS. Dr. Broome has gone astray in some of his - statements and makes charges which are | Was consistent. what he did because his case was the first lymph experiment tried in St. Louis, and con- without sufficient foundation. Dr. Bryson gave what information he did give with great reluctance and on on condition that the name of the patient be withheld and as little fuss de made as He was persuaded to tell /] sequently of great interest to the public, in spite of medical ethics. Neither Dr. Bryson nor Dr. Starkloff, who made a subsequent fs experiment received a single al mighty dol- lar’’ for what they did, and Dr. starkloff re- fused hundreds of applications from persons who were cesirous of securing the lymph for themselves or their families. eo 5 ling them was Both experiments were conducted for sci- 15 _ entific purposes, and the fact that the doc - tors making the experiments permitted the newspapers to secure information concern - enerally considered to be no p service as it is a Very serious thing with ician to have his actions condemned by hich has the standing of the st. delety. 8 that the estab- sprung it a arr e a to 1 a upon the heels of the Elixir of Life what more severe, were brought against a member and which resultedin his expulsion from the society. The charges of Dr. Broome created some- what ofa flurry in the society as some of the members have taken part in experiments which have been made public through the papers. These naturally felt rather uneasy as they were in a measure accessory, and coming as it does right which was thoroughly discussed through the daily press by the doctors, the present publicity did not strike them as being so serious an offense. Itis safe to say that neither Dr. Bryson nor Dr. Starkloff had any intentions of violating any of the multitude of medical ethics when they permitted the press to se- cure what information they did. The committee to which the case was re- ferred will not report until next Saturday night, at which time the pros and cons on the resolution will be heard, and all the members be given an opportunity to express their opinions. RED JACKET’S MEDAL. Historical Relic That Has Recently Been Presented to the State of New York. Special Correspondence SUNDAY POST-DISPATCH. NEw Tonk, Jan. 22.—While the Indian of the present day is shivering in his thin blanket on theeboundless prairie, it is inter - esting to turn back a page of history and glance at a no red man, whose name was derived fromthe magnificence of his attire. I refer to Red Jacket. My attention was called to his history by seeing at Tiffany’s the great silver medal which Washington gave to the eloquent chief. This was in 1792, and Red Jacket had come togeethe Great White Father as am- bassador forthe six nations whose hunting grounds were in the western part of New York andthereabouts. The Father of His Country was much impressed by the bearing of the chieftain, and also wished to reward him for the services he had rendered in bring- ing the six nations toa peaceful frame of mind. So the big silver medal was made, and presented with due formalities. This interesting relic is hereafter to be the property of the State of New York. Mrs. Elizabeth Townsend Meagher, widow of Gen. Thomas Francis . Meagher, has given the medal, and has arranged that the Red Jacket Club of Canadaigua, N. Y., shall be its cus- todian until the State provides a proper place for it. The medal is of pure silver, oval in shape and about flve inches long. It bears upon its face an engraving representing George Washington presenting the pipe of peaceto Red Jacket. Thechief wears the medal ( not Much of anything else). The inscription is: * On the reverse side is the old-fashioned eagle, whose fearful and wonderful shape is happily not so familiar as it used to be. By the way, Red Jacket did not get the original garment which gave him his name from this Government. It was presented by the Britishinreturn for services rendered during the revolution. When the first one was worn out they gave him another, and afterwards athird. In1794he was again out at elbows, and the United States gave him a red jacket, which appears to have worn bet- ter than the foreign brand. He is said to have liked it justas wellas if he hadn’t been accustomed to wearing Lunnon' clothes. Now, as to this medal, it is worthy of re- mark that there is at presentin the museum at Albany another medal which pretends to be the genuine article, the gift of Washing- ton tothe ambassador of the Six Nations, It would appear, however, that Mrs. Mea- gher’s claim to the possession of the genuine medal is very strong. It is thus stated in brief on a silver plate fastened upon the box which the jewelers have made to contain the relic: This medal was presented by Gen. Wash - ington to the great Indian chief, Red Jacket, who survived all his children and gave it to his interpreter and life-long friend, Capt. Jas- per Parrish, who gave it to his grand- daughter, Elizabeth Townsend Meagher.’’ The strongest support of the claim of the other medal is contained in an article in Harpers Monthly of Feburary, 1866. It is there stated that upon the death of Red Jacket in 1880 the médal fell into the handsof James Johnson, his successor in the Sachemship. In 1851, says the writer in s, Johnson seems to have been prevail n to sell the medal to some persons W isned to secure it for the State Museum at Albany. This transfer was prevented by Col. E. S. Parker, who paid tne sum for which it was to have been sold. The weak point in this claim is that nobody can testify exactly how Johnson got the medal. It is easy enough to see how he might have gottena spurious one. I grieve to relate that the great chief, Red Jacket, was addict it ruined him just f he had been a white man. Inhisold age he was frequently in want of small sums of money to purchase fire-water, and at such times he pawned his medal, though he would never sell it. There is every reason to believe that during the times when George Washington’s gift was in pawn, copies were made, doubtless with the intention of deceiving relic hunters, Possibly itis some such product of sharp practice which now reposes in Albany. Col. Parker, by the way, was Assistant Ad- jutant-General with Grant during the cam- paigns from the Rapidan to the surrender of Lee. Then he was made military secretary to Grant with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and, Grant’s personal staff, he was made Brevet Colonel. Nevertheless, he may have been deceived about the Red Jacket medal. Mrs. Meagher is sure that the one which she is to put into the custody of the club bearing the chief’s name, is genuine. In Canandaigua she will have the evidence put in regular before a notary. Mrs. Oliver Phelps (now over 90 years old), Mr. Alexander Howell and Mr. Thaddeus Chapin of that town will depose as totheir knowledge of the matter, which is said to be intimate. In particular, Mrs. Phelps remembers Red Jacket well, and the circumstances of his gift to Capt. Parrish. These latter facts Mrs. Meagher t me ina „Total both ways 180 remarkable, d to the use of strong drink and that in February, 1865, with the rest of A SPLENDID SHOWING. * THE RAILROAD AND RIVER TRAFFIC OF ST. LOUIS FOR 1890. An Unexpectedly Large Increase on Nearly Every Railroad Here — Statistics of Bridge Traffic—Heavy Increase in Re- ceipts and Shipments. The fact has been well known that the commerce of St. Louis has been rapidly in- creasing, and that the showing for 1890 would be even better than that for 1889, which was a year of exceptional prosperity, It was not, however, until the fi of the receipts and shipments were published yesterday by the Merchants’ Exchange that business men were aware of how great the increase was. On nearly every line of railroad the total shipments lor the year greatly ex- ceeded those of 1889, which was phenomenal, BRIDGE SHIPMENTS. The tondwing statement shows the amount of freight transferred from St. Louis to East St. Louis, Venice and Carondelet. The amount of freight received by river and rail inthis city is the largest on record. The comparison for three years is as follows: Cars. Tons. [Tot I Tons 116.729 1,516,253 The St. Louis Bridge. J 50,850 * 2 ee — Bridge 919,612 105,795 5.923 37,162 2,735,595 2,144,524 2,104,140 1,729,481 1,628,530 1, 650,725 1,896,680 East during 1890.... Total tons West Fast during 1588.... Total tons Test East poy 1887. cash Total 5 n Total tons est East during 1884. ö FROM EAST Sr. LOUIS, CARONDELET AND VENICE TO ST LOUIS. BY Cars. Tons. 142,313 2,312,205 The St. Louis . The St. Louis Bridge by wagon Tne Wigeous Ferry.. * — Ferry by The Carohdelet fer Louisville, Evansv lie KESt. Louis Ferry. os Madison County 1,661,121 248,518 10,516 63,519 4,897,358 -| 4,481,842 .| 4,226,761 -| 4,474,531 n as West during — Total tons East t = — — 7 0 West — * 1884. Total both ways 1889. ä Total both ways 1887 FREIGHT RECEIVED. The railroads have been doing an excellent business during the past year,and the in- crease both in receipts and shipments was and surprised the best in- formed. | 1890. 1889. 931,149} 723,409 437,913 8.8 611,335 5951 124, 239 40, 947, 877 445, 472 91,833 3,434 907 624 16, 439 114,400 720, 79 698,791 . 464/039 303 ,338 491,935 oan oe * St. 1 A. 4 T. ii. (C airo Short L.) 850 ,806 362.868 359,642 639,377 318,157 522,450 910,970 9,569 270,120 554,177 5 — Mis — 1 j U er 88188 Upper Miss ssi DPI I ] ( Uinois River —— 88882 — — oD or ene Cum land & Ten- nessee Rivers. . Upper i} River — 127.695 9,702,297 Total in tons 10,633, 021 8,594,163 163 Total by rail.. “9,96 291 9,030,612) 7, 865,353 353 Total by. river. 863,780 677,685 728,810 Received from Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad 87,027 tons, which is included in the tonnage of con- necting roads. SHIPMENTS FROM sr. LOUIS. The increase in the amount of freight shipped is equally remarkable, and proves that the extensiop of St. Louis territory is even greater than had been supposed. The three year comparison is as follows: 1890. 1889. 1888. 470,607 351,447 377,473 817,577 304,361 305,050 344.146 312,980 489,886 102,490 91.50 91, 088 8,581} 3,874] 11.163 890, 305 607, 752 593,755 0 88,278 101,377 817,111 252,588 246,058 284.19 349,193 128,366 130,895 182,229 ROUTE. Missouri Pacific R. R St.Louis & San Fran- AN Waba oft West Line) aon 11 95 1 TER: * 13 rado R. R * t. Louis, Iron Moun- alnk Southern R. R Merz Kansas xas Rai yon Bt. 2 85 2 Lerne & Nash- ville 7 ohile & R. & Missiesippi 278.190 172,013 164,568 290,951! 267,093 eveland, Cin Chicago 4 276,696} 206,445 351,650 367,154 94,969 9.244 44,050 162,876 273,415 2, 47,560 382,461 304,782 89.002 11,057 88. 402 144,802 91,740 „6 %%„%„%„„%„6 „446 50,315 10 40 wi —＋ * Kansas Total in tons. . 5,872,712) 6.207.140 4,861,597 Ta Rae 4 Ship 138, conn COAL RECEIPTS.: The rapid increase in the coal shipments is and it is ex] that the 8 ar, 0 * ve, * wt 258 tons,” which is mich ie "included. 8. A. than at any previous time. The figures are as follows: Total. ...... |69,477,220| 659408 ,025|67 ,676,875 *. NoteReceapes of anthracite coal included in above eceipts Bushels of Receipts 40 Ibs. lof f Cok ee „757. see * * 646. 3, 190,150 590. eeee tee? 919,850 Not inelud'd in receipts of coal. Buy a lot in n J. T. McCasiand, 822 Olive. IN THE JUSTICES’ COURTS, A Number of Interesting Actions Before the Squires. In Justice James Carroll’s Court yesterday afternoon a replevin case was on trial which involved many very peculiar features. The title was the Favorite Stove & Range Co. per their agent, John F. Bumngton, againt August Gaal, a dealer in hardware at 2614 Franklin av- enue. The case as told by the witnesses was that about the 4st of December Gaal bought this store, consisting of the stock, good will and other appurtenances from one George Kranz, who was in debt to quite a considera- ble amount. Gaal claimed on the witness stand that he had loaned Kranz some $500in money, and that together with $160 due as wages remained un- paid. He asserted that he gave Kranz $250 more and took the store as payment in full. But afterwards along came other cred- itors who replevined the goods. Thetest case was the one that came up yesterday and cre- ated considerable interest, there being a number of representative business men pres- ent. The whole action depended on whether or not the sale was made with an intention to defraud. A jury of six men, and true, promised under oath to try the issues joined between the par- ties plaintiffand defendant. The trial lasted the entire afternoon, and upon retiring the jury in the short space of five minute found that there was an intent to defraud, and gave plaintiff judgment for the full amount asked, $0. This practically takes from old man Gaal everything he has, whether the ac- tion was consummated to defraud or not. When he heard it read the gray head of the poor old fellow sank between his hands, and he cried. SEIZED THE WARDROBE. Richard P. Jones, a member ofa stranded one-horse show combination, yesterday re- plevined in Justice James Carroll's court two trunks from the boarding ho kept by Mrs. Palmer, between Eightixvand Ninth on Chest- nut. The trunks in question have a history and they serve to showin brilliant colors the ingenuity of man. The company to which Jones belonged was stranded in this city some time ago, and Jones, who de- sired to play the gallant, loaned his trunk to an actress in the same company, who, on the strength of her enormous baggage, secured board at Mrs. Palmer’s. Time went on and when the bill was presented, the lady would point to her trunks and ask if they were not good“ for so small an amount. Thus things ran along until the dainty lady with such enourmous baggage disappeared. Now Mr. Jones steps in and claims his baggage, which is now in the possession of Constable Pearce Murphy lodged safe and sound in his den at Sixth and Chestnut. Mrs. Palmer was thinking of contesting the claim until the trunks were opened up and a large amount of men’s clothes weredisplayed. She then gave in and says that she will not contest the case. BECKERKORD’S GROCERY STORE. The goods which Constable Brady found in the basement of Julius Beckerkord’s father at 1029 Cass avenue a few days ago, were yester- day sold to the highest bidder. They brought something over $200, and Brady declares that he is now a successful auctioneer. The gro- cery store proper at 1024 Cass avenue, which came near being empty when discovered. will be sold on Monday, should not the attachment on which it is held be contested. There is talk of this move among the creditors, and it will most proba bly be taken Monday morning be- fore the goods can be disposed of. The trunks in which were discovered quite a stock of goods, have been claimed by the Becker- kord family, and their claim to them will be pushed to the end. This peculiar case has excited all the constables in the city, as near- ly.every one has an attachment to a larger or smaller extent. DEAD ANIMAL CARTS. Yesterday afternoon the Mississippi Manu- facturing Co. replevined from Henry Mueller, Michael Becker and the Brooklyn Rendering Co., a large number of dead animal carts, which the first named company allege that they manufactured but for which they have not yet received their money. Oonstable James Coughlin invaded the dead animal stable“ on Clark avenne, near Eleventh street, and after laying in wait for an indefinite period suc- ceeded in getting into his possession the sweet smelling wagons. For one of them he was compelled to give chase, but after run- ning quite a distance succeeded in overhaul- ing the team and jumping into the vehicle, secured service upon the driver who, when he heard the high-sounding legal phrases, collapsed. Plaintiffs now have possession. Fon furnaces use Pittsburg coke. Devoy & Feuerborn, sole agents, 708 Pine street. Rehearsing “‘ Paddy Miles.“ The Philomathian Society, the largest liter- ary, dramatic and musical society in the city, in the city, began. rehearsal last night of ‘*Paddy Miles, a pretty comedy which will be presented in St. Patrick's parish, East St. Louis, the first week in February. In addi- tion to this a light comic op- era in song will be given by the Misses Annie Fulton, Tillie Dougherty and Messrs. M. A. Quinn and I. H. Moorman. The musical features of the programme will place before be: Does the stage lead to moral tenden- Reilly, graduate of prize dis mencement Of that institution, and Miss Kate O'Flaherty, a teacher in the Clay School, will de on the affirmative side, while Miss ‘Alice R. Hastings, assistant principal of the Ames’ School, and a newspaper reporter will * unn * en t . * E ? * — ee — F * 5 N MES ͤ ͤ A ae RR MET IN SRS ig a 8 H * A e THE OLD LAMP POSTS. —ͤ — — PROBABLE BASE USES TO WHICH THEY MAY BE PUT. * The Scheme Behind Two Ordinances Now Pending in the Municipal Assembly— Complications Which Will Ensue Should They Pass. Since the streets, alleys and byways of the city have been lighted at night by electricity the officers of the Laclede Gas-Light Co. have been in a quandary to determine what to do with the eight thousand and odd lamp- posts which they own, and which are now of no practical use for the purpose for which they were erected. Some of them have been standing like sen- tinels and doing faithful duty at night for the past thirty years, whilé a majority have been enlisted in the service for a much less period of time. Butall of them, young and old, find themselves now like Othello, with their occupation gone. They rise to meet you at every street corner and at the entrance to every dark alley like Banquo's ghost, and will not down at your bidding. The arc lights, hung high above throughout the city, throw their silvery rays upon them like the moonlight upon so many tombstones in a cemetery.” They really appear to-day as the relicsofa past age. Yet, like all relics, the shrewd managers of the Laclede company have come to the conclusion that they must net some revenue to the coffers of the company which has so long protected them, They have all been decapitated, as it were, and the light which once illuminated their dust begrimed heads has disappeared. TO SERVE ANOTHER PURPOSE. But lo! Phonix-like, it is now pro- posed to let them lift their heads from the ashes and again mingle their yellow light with that of the silvery arc and the queen of the night. Ata recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Laclede Gas- Light Co. it was resolved to give or grant or sell to the St. Louis Gas-Lamp Illuminating Co. an exclusive right to @se all of said lamp- posts for advertising or illuminating pur- poses, provided said Gas-Lamp Co. could first secure the passage ofan ordinance from the city for,that purpose, This option the Gas-Lamp Co. has ac cepted. Two ordinances have already been intro- duced in the Council providing for the use of the posts for advertising purposes, and the Hluminating Gas Lamp Co. is supposed to be behind them. Whether such an ordinance can or will become a law remains to be seen, because it involves many nice questions of law whichthe city counsellor, and perhaps the courts, would ultimately have to pass upon. The present 8,000 lamp-posts were erected by the several gas companies atthe request of or with the consent of the city. The cost of furnishing and erecting the same was borne by the gas companies, and the posts are to-day the property of the Laclede Gas-Light Co., which company has virtually purchased the rights and property of all the other gas compauies in the city. When President McMillin of the Laclede company was asked if the city could not at taken- down an time arder the posts to ne on the ground that they were obstructions to the sidewalks, he said, most emphatically, the city could not. He evidently regarded them as the property of a private corpora- tion placed in their respective locations with the sanction of the proper city authorities, and as the city had seen fit to abrogate the contract with the gas com- panies, relating to these posts and the purposes for which they .were erected it would be an infringement upon private rights to compel the companies now to remove them at their own cost and expense. The legal luminaries of the city may look upon this question in @ different light. But, be all this as it may, what complications must necessarily arise from a lease of this kind toa sub-company and the granting of an ordinance giving the exclusive right to this company to use said posts for advertising purposes. For instance, one firm would not let another use their sidewalk for advertising purposes so long as they had some one to wash and scrub off the lettering. Yet, if Mr. —— should rent fromthe Gas Lamp Co. the use of the street lamp-posts in front of and around the Mr. B.’s establishment how can Mr. B. prevent Mr. C. from placing a number of brilliant transparencies on the top of these posts with proper and suitable ad- vertisements for Mr. C.’s establishment? Again every man has a right to use his side- walk and everything thereon, except such things as belong tothe city or a quasi-public corporation virtually under the control of city laws and regulations. WHAT MAY HAPPEN. Wealthy citizens who live on the boulevard would not like a lantern ontheir post in front of their residences reading: | „%%% % % „% „% „% „% „% „„ „„ „„ „„ „% „„ „„ „ „ „„ „ „„ „„ „„ „ „64666 64% eeeee * „We all patronize the Casino.’’ But this may happen ifany one company is given a franchise to use the old posts for ad- vertising and naturally be priviledged to let them to the highest bidder. The scheme, however, appears to be a goodone for the Laclede Gas Co., as it would undoubtedly de- rive a handsome revenue from the sale of gas used for the purpose, whereas at present the old posts are so many Useless tombstones on its hands. W orkingmen’s Self-Culture lub. The programme of exercises for the Work- ingmen’s Self- Culture Club for the ensuing week is as follows: The Oivics Club will meet onthe South Side Monday evening and have for its subject ‘‘The Executive Department of Washington, with a study of the special duties of the President of the United States. They will meet on the North Side Tuesday evening for a study of ‘‘Our Municipality,’’ and have for their subject every- thing about the Commissioner and the taxation department of St. Louis. The work- ing girls’ branch of the club will meet on Monday evening at the North Side for their Shakspeare readings. On Thursday evening they will arrange a special entertainment for themselves. For the South Side they meet on Friday evening and have a Our Government’’ no 4 Mr. P. N. eee eee k 8 readings club will meet on the South evening under the charge Pomm The regular lecture Side will be Thursday hyp nse if vith 55 : which once but could not be given, ** of the World’s Fair Held in HEART . Fine Display of HOUSEHOLD GOODS! CHOLS’ Bedroom Suits, Wardrobes, Chiffoniers’ Parlor Suits, Dining Room Suits, FOR THE Writing Desks, Tricycles, Bedroom Sets, Doll Beds, The Cheapest Prices in the City. BABIES: The Cheapest Prices in the City. BET ON THE VERDICT. CONCLUSION OF AN INTERESTING CON- DEMNATION PROCEEDING. 893 Maj. Rainwater Wins a Hat onthe Return ofa Special Jury in a Merchants’ Ter- minal Suit—Mrs. Hensick Sues Her Hus- band—Court News and Notes. One of the most interesting condemnation proceedings ever tried in the Circuit Court was concluded yesterday evening in Judge Nein's room before a special jury of intelli- gent citizens. It was a illustration of the justice of com- missioners in setting values on lands about to be condemned. The St. Louis Mer. chants’ Bridge Terminal Railway Co. in building its elevated line along the Levee from North St. Louis to the Union Depot found it necessary to bring many parties into court who owned property along the route but who wanted what was considered exor- bitant sums for their property or would not sell at all. Among the parties who did not care to sell at the price offered was W. A. Bonsack and the Bonsack Lumber Co., who owned a choice plece of ground on Main and Poplar streets where the shops of the company were located. The Merchants’ Terminal sued them. Commissioners were appointed to examine the property and assess its value, the damages, if any, and the benefits. The commissioners said they thougnt $17,500a fair sum. That was about one year ago. Bonsack & Co. would not accept the money, though it was tendered them, and decided to fight it out. The case has dragged along for months, but finally reached trial Friday and was concluded yesterday afternoon. Bon- sack & Co. .said the property was worth at least $85,000 to them, including the improvements, and they thought they should receive something at least approxmiating that figure. The case was tried before a special jury, and several incidents occurred during the hearing which almost broke up the trial. A juror was suddenly called away to greet a new born heir, and another juror rushed out of court rather hurriedly to an- swer ter ’ follows: For the landand on account of in- jury to the remainder of the land not wanted and for improvements, $16,000; for removal of sible loss of profits, $750; total, $19,425. the jury was out several bets were the verdict. Bearing in mind that defendants wanted $85,000 and the P torney withdrew it. 8 “The Only McNichols,” loss, 1022, 1024 MARKET ST. husband’s hands her money and property to investand sell and re-invest in her name. Recently she discovered that he was buying and selling inhisown nameand claims he now holds the greater portion of the property in his on name. She has asked for a transfer, but he 1 to make it. She now appeals to the courts and asks that it Genres Ser. rights in the matter, to call Mr. Hensick to an accounting and to appoint a receiver to take charge of his business at 1117 Olark avenue. ; A Bicyclist Wants Damages. Homer A. ( anfleld filed a $1,000 damage suit against Bernard and Patrick Donnelly yester- , day for injuries sustained by being thrown from a bicycle. Canfleld says he was riding on Lucas place when a carriage belonging to and driven by the defendants ran into him, forced him into the curb and caused him to. fall. He sustained severe injuries and holds the defendants accounta ble for it. Joseph Wolf med a $5,000 damage suit against Martin Marx yesterday for slander. He claims Marx called him a thiefand a lar last November and wrote to his friends in Bondfield, Mo., stating that he was a thief. This was done without cause, Wolf claims, and he wahts $3,000 damages for the injury done his reputation. Johnnie Reddington Loses His Suit. Johnnie Reddington, who said his foot was mashed as flat as a pancake’’ by a Wabash. engine, was non-suited in Judge Klein’s court yesterday morning and practically loses his case. He was knocked down onthe Ewing’ avehue railroad crossing last November and his foot was so badly he will be lamed for life. He brought suit through his Legal Notes. The law docket will be called in Judge Dil- lon’s court Monday morning. Joseph A. Parker filed an attachment suit against Walter H. Chane yesterday for $125. John C. Martin, late of the Comptroller’s office, in his will leaves hisentire estate to his wife, whom he appoints executrix. . 1 * 36 4 * n „ 3 1123 — ** — — * y 1 e ma D 1 > time n PO PTE ae ae n 8 13 Hd ‘ 13 aa 1
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r St. Furie ‘Post. Bispach Sinibey, pst 95, Is. THE POST-DISPATCH BRANCH OFFICES. as the following LOCATIONS BRANCH OFFICES have been established, where WANT ADVER- _ ISEMENTS and SUBSCRIPTIONS will be re- _ » @eived and where the PAPER is kept for sale; — — eee eee NST. 2572. 22 „A. H. Vordick WAY—2001 N. O. D’ Amour WAY and ANGELICA......W. J. —— ‘BROADWAY—1226. n eee „„ ' CHOUTEAU AV. —1801 * CHOUTEAU AV.—2837.. eae AV.—2136... +++. eee DIER ST.—2248 seanee 5 „%% % çπ ; —ͤ „ „„ B. Vogt F. C. Pauley . Fisher & Co EASTON AV.—4966. „G. P. Muthall EAST GRAND AV. —1923 .. . T. T. Wurmd ELEVENTH ST. — 3701 N FINNEY AV. —383 .. nnn 6 „„ „„ „6% „% „„ „ „ „% „„ „„ „66 | a GAMBLE ST. —2631 GARRISON AV. —1016 GRAND AV. —1400 NN .. 4 GRAND AV. —- 1926 NNW“ ...... W. D. Temm GRAVOIS ST. —2946 HICKORY ST.—800 HICKORY ST.—2601 JEFFERSON AV.—3OO S.......... e JEFFERSON AV. and MIAMI ST.—Fred’k J. Meyer LAFAYETTE AV.—2601 LAFAYETTE AV.—1800 Philip Kaut W. 8. Fleming 32222 „Charles C. May MARKET ST. — 2100. besessene MARKET ST. — 2845 J. B. Van Arsdel MXENARD.—1 4344. e-eeee-G. Weinsderg MICHIGAN AND IVORY Av. .. Benno Bribach MORGAN ST.— 39300. 8 J. S. Procter NINTH ST. —2625 N OLIVE ST. - 1500 . OLIVE ST. - 2800 J. L. Royston OLIVE ST. - 32011... a Louis Schurk OLIVE ST. —3500. OLIVE 8T.—3615 PARK AV.—1937 SALINA ST.—2870 os ST. LOUIS Av., cor. GLASGOW.Carey’s Drug Store TAYLOR AV. —1900 G. H. Wagner WASHINGTON AVV. —1328 Primm’s Pharmacy WASHINGTON AV. — 2338888... T. S. Glenn WASHINGTON AV. —2800b0 . J. Weiner SUBURBAN. EAST-ST. LOUIS BELLEVILLE, ILL ——eEEE RELIGIOUS NOTICES. : HELP WANTED—MALE. HELP WANTED—FERALE, Clerks and Salesmen. NTED—Young man 16 to 18 years old to assist Add. Drawer M, P. O., City. 54 W.. in offica We —A salesman and a saleslady; must un- — the china business. Add. 8 29, * W Jewe — an ie ana relle. E. 8: 825 aan u St. N mpetent man 1 as 1 — 15 licitor in 1 carpet and curtain store. Address, w with reference, M 28, this office. 54 W ung man who is a telegraph oper- 3 k for a business c 8 Work a: et be good at peures aot write a fair hand. ane. RED St. Lo W 1 seman one well acquainted with th lants of the city; an engineer referred. Monday or Tuesday. before noon. rowder ress 313 N. 9th st. 54 Wit oa tora Rn Carn. half of tuition — be paid out — wale > ge si on secured; bring references. Misso Railroad Tele- graph School, 2 Olive st. 54 — W and teams at St. Louis N Building, “Compton av. and .Market Whelan & Faning. SITUATIONS WANTED—FEMALE. AN TED—Position as governess or S address f, by respectable youn hy Please address E. D., Olive st., St. Clerks and Saleswomen. r or addressing envelopes at A home or oflice by a miss. Address F ay oflice. A young lady desires a position in store or — — ndry office; — if required. Ada. B 33, this office. WARTED—A youn hand and * dressing e NA. this office 3 etc., to ady that writes a good dial pewriter pay co ‘at home, — do at hom WIe men on cal or commission to cll, the init t ghiy sion of pa 200 to 500 per cent profit; one agent’s sales Rell nn roe to $620 in six days; another $32 in two hours; we want one energetic general agent for each State and Territory; sample by mail 35cents. For me and full pew pares waters address the Monroe Eraser Mf . 8. — — TY be pron pw , desifing a side line, readly worked, good cash commissions can find one by address- ing M 27, 54 this office. ie MACKLIND, private teacher, shorthand, 2312 2 graphy, and ty pewriting; a special class, 1 OTICE—- Merchant tailoring suits to order, and un- called for suits and overcoats on time payments. 6th and Chestnut. 54 1 traveling salesmen, an attractive side line; large commission; no samples. Ad. N27, this office. PERKINS & HERPEL’S Mercantile College, cor. 4th st. and Washin nn Penmanship, Shorthand, Ari Grammar, e Day and night school now open. JONES’ COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, N. 3d st., over the State Bank. Offers superior advantages for Dang shorthand, type-writing and telography. and night classes. BOHMER, Principal. HAYW ARD’S Business and Shorthand College, 618 and 620 oe st. Day and night; all branches taught. LINAS 5 SHORTHAND AND TELEGRAPH SCHOOL. pen oT and night. Corner Broadwa and Market” — his is the largest, best ere and most successful school of ts kind in ty. Thorough instruetion is given in the commercial studies and shorthand and telegraphy. Graduates are successful in NN employment. Send for circulars. Address Dr {. Carpenter, Principal. av. metic, — — STIAN Science Bible Lessons every Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Addington Hall, 17th and Olive bis. Sts. AH are welcome. (HURCH 0 OF THE cme ey 3 corner ot Garrison av. and Locu Rev n Snyder, pastor. Sunday, Jan. 25, at 10 48 a. — wine stor will preach. ubject; ‘Our Religious Capital.“ Sunday-school at 12 m. Mission Sunday-school at 3 p. m. All are cordially invited to our services. JINDELL AND aaa NON-SECTA- d rian Church—Rev. R. C. Cave, passers services Sunday at 11 a. m.; Sunday-school at 9:30 oung am 21 years, or porter or driver ddress J 33, this office. * ituatic n to learn litho raphin of 90 dy young m d. N y young man 18 years o Ad W TED—Sit. asa collector, salesman and assist- ant, first-class references and securities. Add K 34, this office. 43 ANTED—Position as weigher by young married man; not cee A — work; can give reference. Address T 32, this off 43 TED—A 82 l man of education and ty desir . R ee with best o 8 office est, ion ore. 8 in * 3 Investment 2 Bull Aung eee w salary to 2 F . Xamine workings. Room 322 ee to tend store. 2716 8. Jettorson TA 2S yoars old to work in W 15. Crandal & Btebbing Camas * , second floor 61 e gp 1606 How drive e 1-horse sont ae ED— nel : 12 rale te Was TEL Erberienee capper; must de an active young man; one who has capped cans in a — factory pre erred. Crescent Color Co.,7 728 N. W ANTED—One first-class stair builder; must 2 a No. 1 finisher in building; no others need ap- ply. Call Monday at 8 a. m. at shop, 2425 Belle- glade av. 58 Wald good cabinet maker, one that can make himself useful at all kinds of carpenter gous place for steady man. Apply 1 Morgan st. ie ~ perhangers are requested to attend meeting bor headquarters, 418 S. 4th st., Sunday, Jan. 25,at2 p. m., for the purpose of ‘forming a union. By order — 11 Organizing Committee of Trade and Labor Un 58 A* N — is ended by Local Union No. 36 of | Tin, Sheet Iron and Cornice Workers of St. Louis to all tinners to attend an open meeting at Central Turner Hall, 10th and Market sts., Sunday evening, Jan. 25, 1891, at2p.m,, Come one, come all; it will interest, benefit and instruct you. 5 E Journeymen Steam Fitters’ Association will hereafter meet at Central Turner Hall, eve Tuesday evening. By order of the committee. 58 WANTED---Dentist Fret operator. Apply to Dr. J. H. Gase, 615 Olive st. Book-Keepers. WI first-class sign and show card writer at Economy Sign Works, 314 Olive st. 58 | WASTED—An expert accountant with first-class business connections and $5,000 cash to take Treasurer 's Office in an established Missouri com- pany; rst year, $1, and future advancements; pe in „ 1 required with application. Address ibe this office. Bp work; 708-71 Stenographers. wax TED—Young man to act as pee aged and bill clerk; address in own hand writing, stating experience, age, salary and refs. O 30, this ‘Office. 60 W man to act as stenographer and assistin other office work. A W 2 rinting and allied arts would be an advanta 3251 72 experience and salary expected. Address 8 office. Address ANTED—Position a — yo thorough educati ena well co sae tion for clerical work; best 2 ale ref - adress © 32, this office. 44 4 AND throat diseases — the latest methods. ram amination Tees. Dr. Biles, — and artist, 710 Olive st., St. Louis. 44 Stenographers. — ie i i i a 2 by stenographer ane telegra- hes; wages mo object. Address F 27, u erence. \\/ ANTED—Situation as stenographer; has had ex- ence and can furnish reference. Address O 8 office. 45 Dressmakers and Seamstresses. D—Situa mon to cow half a K A. tor board; best references. Address 35. t 46 Wy astee- Pita — none Ch and 1 sewing to do or Mrs. Hulbert, 1019 Olive st., up-stairs. 46 way ED—Seamstress wishes — in families at 81 — day; references. Ad. O09, this office. 46 YY ARSED Experienced dressmaker wishes gagements; $1.50 per day. Address G 381, this office. WANTED—Young lady would like a situation as 18 been family; ref. given if req. 2110½ Wash 46 iNTED—E first-class dressmaker. wishes a few more . 8 private families; refer- ences given. 2602 P 46 3 dressmaker, stranger in city, wishes to füll out work for season; * ref. Add. F 29, this office. WANTED—Drecimeker, will work by the day in families, can cut, fit and drape, terms $2 be day. Address M 31, this office. 46 ANTED—By a first-class dressmaker a few en- gagements; can give best of reference; price, $1.50 per day. Address P 31, this office. 46 ANTED—Dressmaker desires a few more en- agements in private families; references from prominent families. Adress H 35, this office. 46 sekeeper. In Waxy rie re ure Wirren girl. 1407 Lucas ay General Housework. — BBL DADO lllOOM(CL OO P n Wirren tor House work. 2805 St. tous W4ANTED—Giti tor general housework. 2827 85 WIr N. 23d st. — eee t 2601 Chesta ut ot, 71 WANTED—Ginis for dish washers.” 115 Market K 2 sonal” are received subject to revision or rejection entirely. The money paid for re- jected advertisements will be refunded when address is given, or by calling at this ticket. WANTED—Two good German girls. Apply 3142 hestnut st. 71 N D—Girl for general ‘housework, > Big was W. an for general housework at Park av av for general housework. 2314 Sul- wis livan av. mare 85 wast INTE NTED—A girl for general housework. 1928 1 1 eral housework at Winn oe — Wrede for gencral housework at 2696 Lucas av W tor for general housework at 30105 Dickson 66 wast ANTED—Good girl for general housework. 1163 Dolm N girl for general Roatework. 2619 Wirren for general housework at 2061 VAS pe girl, family of two persons. +238 WANZED—A house girl and dining-room girl b Wa Aris eee girl bo assistin general n, n for general housework. 1021 A WANTED—A git girl to assist with housework.. A ee 5 Puy man girl for general mm wa 837 M — W428 en 8 girl for general housework. 1825 Kennett pl. 66 WASIED—Girl t for general housework. JY Washington WANTED—Girl to do general housework. Inquire 4325 Delmar av. 66 4155 66 — Oe ey ANTED—Two gtris as dishwashers. 1 Franklin av.; restaurant. WIrrp- gute experienced color card-makers. Crescent Color Co., 728 N. Main st 71 Witten. Home Shoe Shoe'Go. Lith aud & d = eat girl, 22 — or ironing; one that can home Zend — at 9, 2284 1 ushing ladies, rx each he set a day. Add. W 34, this WANTED you ng ladies and 4 girls to 7 with railroad eee 8 fain te learn tele fed pay fog our lines . 2 6 pply y to Bupty's 5 0 — rr 11 bbers, Be; ladies”, r at alive’ One Price Shoe vg ee 16 pee av ‘ prior to removing to our new stores N and klin av., and N. Gthest. 71 ANT no 28 33 W thin nes s g 1 shrewd — the pays 85 3 yan in the Clerks Investment — No forfe — peorge pro rofits. Call and examine ane I, ommercial Building. FREE TREATMENT wee all 8 small char ores medicines only; 9 . to a students 9 p 82 . no Policiinte ona 4 * N. 6th st. yal DRESSMAKING. Pra Ladies and Correspondents shout Mab gem Re . Address Box 560, — oe —— WANTED. 7 WI WANTED=To buy east of Jetferson av. and be- tween Oli ve and Park av., nice state terms. "Address G 35, this 'o = athe ene | 8 and 24 Fin — Te ne. +3 Cc $500 cash and 2 088 mon 0 NN * —4 sre Ge e ah Bo eo . av. and Sidne at Se hte es. 2 California av. WANTED—PARTNERS. r eee Wan TED—TO b EXCHAN GE. you want to trade, drop me a on be I * got what you want. L. hex a 1 8 TRADE—In 2 * 3 county 8755 other WASTED oats od painting and. Fol for top deck. night's, 557 8 sige pain T have you got in t in als property for N equity in an 3 7 borecs, cag: mortgage $500 — riages or . N Bes F. A., 122 vou have someting SSMAKING, cutti fitting and patterns cut. D's 2315 Clark av. 8 72 PVASTED—Girt to do general housework. 2117 S. Jefferson av. 66 ws TED—A servant girl for general housework. 915 Morrison av. 66 Wig tase for B goannas heusework; small fam- 77 7. 4328 Bell 66 TED—A V “Cail 1196 8 W. good Add. K 32, this o ANTED—A girl to assist in general housework. __ Apply at at 5 Clark av. 66 WANTED—Giri for ~ gy housework at 3215 Lucas av. ; ; no 66 ANTED—A Apply to 24 good i 25 ot general Ponce wore, ra for general nn,. * 1 * general a 15439 by a well-educated young lady, fine seamstress, at sewing or clerking; would like a place where it would be a home. Address C 36 this office, 46 * TANTED—A first-class seamstress on white work and children’s wear would like to makea few engagements to do work at home; prompt and reli- able. Address C 31, this office. 46 Housekeepers. ANTED—A position as 89 for a small Y family. Address N 33, this office 47 WV ANTED—Situation as working — with child 9 years old or cook, wash and iron in family. Address 8 32, this oflice. 47 ANTED—Good “Good gr aie housework, small family, dat 3423 Olive st. 66 DRESS-CUTTING SCHOOL, At 2020 Olive st. Lessons given in English or Ger- man. It is the only place in the city where a thorough course of instructions in scientific dress-cutting can be obtained. Mothers, come with — dau rs and investigate our werk. We will a nce to pay weekly lessons if you ih t lasses day and evenin Weare the originators of the only seamless waist that has ever come out in which there are no seams in the body of either the —— or out- side. This work cannot be done dy any system e portion, 1 — it can be learned nowhere in 8 city but at our se We cut every style of collar witht style of sleeve ane Orsay 2 1 — nt out ng on or chan 1 HUGHES & ST 72 Inventors of The Ladies’ Tailor, WANTED—AGENTS. is an opportanitv FOR EXCHANGE. apie, eee oe in the Tn — tor Tene Fee“ g u Na O., 16118. H. GL Chestnut st. — AE TS BUSINESS GRAS CES. * tain re SALE—State , county or wine ie ht of a valuable patent used in every family or good farm land city property or cash. tess F 28, this office. 3 | ae a vip Ae the Clerks' Investment fits 1 and examine workings. — — teres: la Cal Moen, 842 Coan ge — MAV an opportunity to I meet a ——— retail 8 000 por annum, and desire to sec st can command cash capital Gabon Si, This to secure an established business at Address E 3, t — 2 em- doing Spout ure a GENTS in the portrait business throughout country can make big monev by sending to us — new price list. Central Portrait Studio, St. Louis. 73 ADY AGENTS send for terms for selling Mme. McCabe’s Sanative Corsets. St. Louis Corset Co. 2ist and Morgan sts., St. Louis, Mo. 73 Apply WANTED-Girt for * housework; small family. 1109 8. 1 st. 66 * ANTED—Girl to do general housework and cook- ing. 3606 North Market st. 66 5 TANTED-—Giri tor general housework in famil ot three. 4104 Delmar av. 65 was TED—A girl for — 2 house work. in drug store, 2248 er st. * TANTED—A girl * ge —.— housework; Ger- man preferred. 1 ode av. 66 ANTED—A Garin gif for general housework; two in family. 1827 Taylor av. 66 General Housework. STOVE REPAIRS! For every 4 or range made in the —— States to be had at A. Brauer s, 219 Locust 48 ATED oaks as wet nurse; can gt reference. Add. Annie Ellis, 1416 8. ith see st. re oe by a first-class cook. 2817 a 9 „2d floor. WANTED sia by woman to cook, wash and _ in plain small family. Address R 32, one experienced cook in priyate W N b 1311 Franklin av family or boarding-house. last house in rear. Yi) ANTED—Young girl for 11 ht house work and mind two children. 1068. 4th st. 66 7ANTED—Girl for general — small a — W -ANTED—Experienced 1 nurse for the sick desires an engagement. St. Louis Agency for Nurses 3031 Olive st. 50 Laundresses. LO el lO —— äZũDd W „ washing to take home. * Werde 5 vanes — * home; done neatly 430 Olive work 51 WN i woman wants washing to do by the day. lilé N. High st. ANTED—To wash out or will * work at home. aes Dozier, 1222 Tyler st 51 NTED—Family washing to — home. A401 N. 12th st., rear, Mrs. Henderson. Miscellaneous. ANTED—Situation by lady a agent; will, travel if 2 referred terms must be positive. Add. R 1 Call at 51 this o W by Pot oftice; West End prefer this office. WANTED—A young lady compositor of five years’ 1 wants a steady position. Add. K 33 this office | er can get German 143 ty for 8 and general housework at 1023 52 NVEST your savings in me ae 88 Series. No forfeiture; large profits. Call and examine workings. Room 322 Commercial Building. Ls, ain Newport ties and low butt shoes cut from K a pair fo 49c, at Hilt’s One Price Shoe House, 616 I 12 av., prior to moving to new stores, 604 and 606 Franklin av., and 829 N. 6th st. — enn rn * in dentist's dress W 983 HELP WANTED—FEMALE. Dressmakers and Seamstresses. — ANTED— Experienced machine girls on pants. 2322 Scott 69 ANTED—A yous girl to sew for dressmaker at 816 Frankl 69 ANTED—A good sewing hand, at the London _ tailor’s, 230 Olive: st. 69 TANTED—Good 1 hatids to sew on boys’ waists. 1408 N. Jefferson av. 69 ANTED—Machine hands and — on shop E 7 — pay. IIA N. St th s 69 WIN tylish er 757 children's 1 . wing required. Add. R 30, this office. Wests —isaing makers on ladies’ fine shoes. Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co., 2lst and Lucas place. ANTED—Good hand-sewers on custom pants to- day and to-morrow. 1128 N. I2th st., 3d floor. ANTED—5 dressmakers and 10 seamstresses; good pay. Call Monday after 10. 1706 Olive st. Miscellaneous. „ _ Leos ona good yard man. Apply 503 N. 4th 2 WaANTED-— D—A teameter at 5429 N. Broadway. 8 to-day. W peer; teameters. 3457 Eads av. YY P. Bering. 62 ti) ANTED—A man for kitchen and — 1328 Franklin av. PANTED— Good strong young man not afraid of work in furniture and stoves. 2814 Easton av. WAstED~4s elderly woman wishes situation in a N A small family; wages. Address L 33, this ce. one who under- Address A A % WANTED—A yo g gent to read to stenographer in ner for | 2 in short-hand O 38, this o Ib dle-aged man or to care W of horse hae cow and mak make, e * S. Praul, 1928 Burd around the house. Apply to G. Good reference. ntleman or | in 0 av., city. ANTED—Well edu: ated towns of Mo. „ over 2,000 inhabitants art 1 Good person. Ad ANTED—Good, sober man; W optands care of horse and cow. to handle first-c eee, n to a beraph compa and 8. 3 egen 3 your in 11 885 Clerks“ Bean Series.“ Note ee Room 322 Com Proreiel Building. Hace: * $3.50 elo ee e Obs cat to 1 r @a new stores’ 1 Tes 0 606 Frankith av., and 4028 N. 62 SHORT-HAN D. ANTED—Machine and hand giris to sew on pants; steady work and good pay. 1241 N. 7th. was TED—Experienced shirtmakers; also girls to learn; steam power; good wages. 2039 5 W power 7th st. ANTED— tent skirt makers immediately. well av. WANTED—Expe erienced on 2 also girls to learn. Gibert Bros., vo st. electric rienced shirt-makers; 713 a WANTED-3 y Favorite“ Shirt Factory, First-Class waist-makers; also compe- AAN. Lefling- shirt and button-hole 69 | up | Wee a rary — — \ ily. 2819 Sherican av. , secon WANTED Giri for general housework; small fam- YY sly; American family. 1910 Victor st. 66 ANTED—Thoroaghly competent girl for general W housework. 41 1 ome wat 1 E. ” 66 Win girl for general housework; also, a nurse girl. Apply Walnut st. 2 86 Wwas TED—Good gir ion for general housework; | Ger- man preferred. Jefferson av. 66 * TANTED—Girl for general housework at 3031 Franklin av. Cal inday and Monday. 66 W . tor neral housework; sm small ¥ family; good Washington av. 66 WANTED—A — 7 in smaliffamily for gen- eral housework. lat 3838 Windsor pl. 66 was TED—An — — girl for general house- work in family of two. Call 927 Leonard av. 66 V TANTED—German girl for general work; no laundry work; good wages. 2700 Locust st. 66 ANTED—A good girl, about 14 to aw ears old, to do light housework. Inquire Lucas av. ANTED—Young girl for general housework. 4257A Garfield av., one block West of Goode av. ANTED—A girl for general housework. 4933 Reber place. Take Tower Grove blectric ear on Pine st. 66 ANTED-—Girl or woman for general housework gered | wages; 1719 Olive st.; small family; colored or Sw was IED-—irl for general housew German egal two in family; call 3 1921 Warren st 66 ANTED—Gin | for yee housework in — - amily; must be good cook; geod wages. Ap at 4008 Morgan st, 8 an * 3 for general WI TED—A good good Ge 5,5. — age av. e re housework and Cooking. 384 Franklin av. cable. WARTED-A girl for general housework, family of 903 Rutger st., between 24 Carondelet and Mizstesippi av. 66 WANTED—Competent girl for general housework; no washing or renee K. Rauschenbach av., west side St. Louis Park. "ANTED—A middle-aged woman to do general housework in small “pede call Monday morn- Inquire at 3023 Clark av. 66 ing. ADY CANVASSERS wanted to canvass forfine line ladies’ French corsets and waists; libéral com- missions and ready sales 1— Address, Chapin Corset Co., Jackson, M 73 WANTED—Arents for the Queen Tuned Piano Polish C. Woodman, Box 2263, Boston. Wise at or gent to canvass for new map State of Missouri. Higgins & Co., 313 Locust st.. St. Louis. 73 bie cost. * — — for party on pare with te 000 de- nv en = —— from 50 to 60 per cent on 1 r nly those who mean business and will i wake a bona fide r need reply. Address 8 26, this office 2 Want manuf’g establishment with good a desirous of interes ve or oma. to invest $3,000 to $5,000. ess G 32, ay ED—A party wis ws a . — mterprise in $20,000 cash The 19 now 5 Party can have management — ye 0 it desired r par ‘culate address F 18, this ony’. BUSINESS WANTED. “er Vy Aas RD —Retadic, ene ngetie gentleman of good address and indomitable ee to push the sale of a new art publication; — * an average of two orders per day. 4h. after 9 at 79 Emilie Building. — BOARD AND LODGING WANTED. MWE a quiet couple, room, wi board for lady; quiet neighborhood. Add. 8 84, * * wishes 7 room, breakfast a, thi per. not exceeding $20 per month. Add s office. ANTED—Room and board by a mechanic in pri- vate family; will pay well if suited; state terms. Address B 31, this office. 20 ANTED—Board and room convenient to cars by lady stenographer; best of references given and required. Address W 29, this office. 20 was TED—By gentleman cozy furnished room; grate fire; southern ex 2 near Lafayette Park; Wien or without board. . E 80 this office. 20 AN TED—Board for self, 2115 and two small chil- dren; two furnished’ or unfurnished rooms; suburbs preferred; state terms. Add. C 34. this office. * 255 German, business man, would like to connect himself with some business man or firm in an established N has $2,000 and 4 services to investe Add. — office. 8 E Age — age Pe W ne ar Ww . oF wir r buy a two-chair barber sata oF 08 — — äy— ——̃—Zaũᷓ INFORMATION WANTED. A 4 MIDD 20 | apes. FRANKIE RANDOLPH will be pleased to receive relatives and friends at 1706 Olive st. HORSES AND VEHICLES. Wanted. ‘orses to winter. E. N. Benoist, * f D—A good buggy phaeton with box box in rear seat or low storm wagon; also „gentle horse. and set of good harness, Add. * 31, .d Office. ANTED—By rome lady, room and board in pri- vate family, efferson and Grand, 2 Clase 5 and Morgan st., ref. ex. Add., stating terms, this office. ANTED—A front and back pone Ss with or with- anklin avs., out board, between Laclede and references 5 not east of 30th st.; state ate changed. Address W 35, this office ANTED—A nicely furnished room with board in private family for wane 8 visiting city for few weeks; in the vicinity on Finney ave. or Bell. Address commebications to 4204 Finney av. — — — HOUSES, ROOMS, ETC., WANTED. ANTED—Furnished room in West End. Addre N 30, this office. Wes TED—Fuarnished room by gent, not to per month. Address B 36, this office. wax TED—Two or three unfur. itable 2 light housekeeping, Add. E 31, this sofice. 2 Wot Washington ov room for — 1 ashington avenue. Addre * exceed 21 WASTED—No. era] housework in smal and ironer. Call in the afternoon * ANTED—Good German 5 for general house- work; smali family; 155 — es. Call Monda 3732 Blair av., opposite Hyde Pa 83 W giri for general aner for — family; must know how to B home &nd steady place. Inquire Beedle av. 66 — —— W TED—A girl to do light housework in a small family; German preferred; and slee 15 Call to-day between 10 and 12 o’ clock. 23 nut st. 3 rena neat, tidy colored fit for general housework in fami ily of phe “tie rages by week: no washing or waite: Apply McKINNEY'S BREAD. Awarded First Premium 1888, 89, 90. SN. Letüngwell av., girl for gen- k ly; — Was or wis NTED—Furnished rooms for single heat and light, for 810 per month. Ad. E P. 3 this office. 21 N rent a 10 or 12-room house fur- pished, will buy furniture. Address K. 36, this office. ANTED— ntle shed or unfut- —— Roateds with pal sane T 30, this office. WANTED—To buy or rent an 8-room house de- tween Leonard Serah, Olive and Finney. State | terms. Address F 31 is office. ife and NI half of Wate gentleman, w wi N * terms, location, eto., 2° . this — ANTE for ee centraliyfocttog” sete pace by man — n and particulars; reference exchang ° “Address, 3 entleman, front 5 — to Washing 31, this 2555 a fu answer lease state terms and 32, this office. 21 v 3 tou location. Address MUSICAL. Stenographers. — . ¶ V’ LOE IP — ů ¶ ¶ ů¶ů —— — pyre i hen cre me ge on Ham- Ad. H 31, er l 2 HN Laundresses. ͤ—ꝛ—̃ ⁰ — ————— LDL ED LD A POA POP PAA — LBB a eet WANTED—Shirt troner at St. James Hotel. pa WaAstTED—A girl for washing. 115 Market st. ANTED—White woman to take small washin home. 4298 Cook av., up-stairs. 6 ladies’ muslin N 7th st, — Pe “a No. 1 mening’ ris, 5 h and some to learn, 1 one ED—A dressmaker to take charge of work ite hale town. Addrese Box 358, 9 W rs and hand sewers on panies ris 88 learn; will pay while lear 2419 Biddle TE Oar re on a Wheeler & Wilson and Sin — be Ce, at our — 5 Zlst and W. 550 W. rn her D. G. shoul best — to make ee" ANTED—O also some 0 ¢ operators on Wheel cate bet, oo ply second floor 604 N 0 ‘ 3 a Ce PY * 8 — 7 — ** — 1 * ty Cooks Ete. A ue lady wishes a few more music; spre Soe 8 lesson; best af Address & 30, this office. R SALE—Ohea „ u bs p, uprig av. — —22 71 POR SALB—One nice — F make, Stone. 3509 Por, S4Le—zi ALE—Blegant piano a a. sacrifice. 2747 38 T F — Gan violin n terms „near STRUCTION of plan sad perience at 250 4 at i N* "mom; ae ee, Prous 5 e GINGING The this a evita V “torhood ae office, 2 — — I 4 . ate and reed m. and.10 p. m., 8¢ band ö 8 558 * 4 For Sale. —— ... —..——— .... BBB BBL FM Ow” Fon SALE—A good wagon cheap. 2607 Gamble 45 Fee AI Storm buggy at 2710 Lafayette 97 EEE buggy and harness, $70; F — gon plug horse. >. Inquire ti Wes SALE—Horse, wages and harness; cheap; ar, n for $50. Mr. 8 Fr eal R foal; gentle; good workers its 11 —— eee: rn FoR SAL — N e ~ — 4 1 2 ens 13 —— — Very gentle; 1700 E= Ar largo eum oth 45 ales rice $30. cheap. eap N eber Franklin av. 105K 841 T : horse s h elegant st. E Call at A works, Re P tracks apd {Pane Aor 1 yore 2 bly Pare ta bargain: a bay mare 8 years 5 sui for buggy or wagon. Call y at Pie Lat ones, 51.000 e eee WILL PAY 7 PER CENT. Pos 8 route, . Add. 4 “2i | POR SALE A ae watchman’s beat. Apply 9 — with 20 boarders. aes eh sgt oy 1 N 2 this — yore Vesa — — * es — thy — ae Ee Ueahine eee rally ge ee 5 iiving rooms attached. E Fei Will well ata sacri save sacriges on ter av. good dry goods N 2.— sold on — vols a av. 4 mee — care of N orth St. ve conducted for would take in ¢xchang® lands, . wou ein ex fice, FOR SALE—MISCELLANEOUS. Fo? SALE—Pug puppies. 1406 N. l4thst. 12 — 00d Taylor 3 FOE SALB—One glass front wardrobe. 2129 Mar- whew ! i SALE Store Stars cheap. Inquire at 2827 Fors — and shelving 0 Fb ae E Beale | ee eg hoy — | ged = SALE-Cheap—One line stove and 1 har base burner. av. : heap ace Fo e & 2 — F * a CCC Bons Maange oy E year’s u use; pe: Nila ote E . . mit or. WOR SALE—Furniture of ae — FOR SALE—A 10-horee Co., 223 8. st. * T. st., room 5. | are Se —— 98 Av. . * — E — 2 new har- aa found work in Wares, single oF doable. 1 — N . wt Ute and good good as rtgage—one brown cea faa tat Viasat oe north D YOUR OWN PRICE! of | * NK ae . , ee *. 1 0 7 * a 3 * > * . 7 — a x a : ‘ 5 * 1 7 * n ö a n * * > 25 * N 2 a 4 1 * — 1 ae ee — 1 " Te? ee be — — 2 Fm — N * ‘ emt ‘ “i, He a ge . * Dag n i» - 4 4 1 — 100L FOR GIRL 10 -¥ — i ss
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MONEY. for building We make a spec dalty ¢ of — he bear f Foutomplating Bale ose oh — 2 contem ng bu our charges are era $1 SCEANE 2 GRACE 87 17 Chestnut s — MONEY TO LOAN ON PERSONAL PRO TT. PERSONAL SUNDRIES, Ah Sin dressiag? open b 5 Tailor Dress syste " g enen. 6 Fre system » ATHS— a Gracie cle Wright, 1115 Olive st, all kinds of baths, alcoholic, day rum mibbings. Lfor the doctor at Pope’s Pharmacy; 9th and Olive; treats all dis.; charges only for medicines. cut or curled, doll FOR RENT—RooMs. F. 16TH ST.—One ‘small, nicely furnished 93 b. 16TH ST.—Furnished room for light house. keeping. 13 room for light housekeeping on first floor; $6. D. 15TH ST.—Two neatly front 101 furnished . rooms, connecting, for housekeeping, to par- ET CLEANING, b best process. lo Aver 160 J. N. Verdier, cor. 19th and Pine sts. 25 D* ANNIE NEWLAND . phy cian and midwife; ladies in i 4 Market. Office hours 10 to 12 a. 1 ‘and to 3p. m. G° to the Parisian Bath Parlors, the best of tr ay are evens nervine tment, Spray, alcohol rubbings; Mrs. female attendance. 1 Market st. Hauer price pete for —— hand feathers. J. Ai Slupsky, 812 6th s 74 IGHEST ate d for — clothing. Call or Hct address 2 318 Locust st. 74 Hs HEST price paid for cast-off clothi Call oT send postal. B. Cohn, 111 8. 6th st. a 74 H $3 champion men’s calf shoes cut to $2. pair, at Hilt’s One Price Shoe House, 61 Franklin av., prior to movins 3 8 new stores, 004 an 606 Franklin ay., and 629 N. 6th st. 74 of ou want a genuine mist 3 call and see the — — at 1 s Loan Offi 74 S. L. HOTSON, midwife; recs. or duri econ. reas. rates; ladies in trouble call 2305 74 RS. L. MASSO CR, M. D.; board during —— ment; ladies in trouble. Call 1002 Choutean av. RS. DR. ARTHUR, ladies’ physicians midwife; board dur. con. 1 8 strict con. 6 in trouble call. 2603 Was . Bil male and Dr. Silva; 14 ties without children. 13 1 8. 7TH ST.—3 rooms, summer kitchen ang 8. 15TH ST.—A large room furnished complete for light housekeeping; | laundry | 2 — 12 nished rooms; rent low. 05 N. 12TH 8T.—Two nicely furnished frome single room water; for small family. NF. 7TH.—S. w. cor. of f Pine st.—Nicely * ae also * DOCTRESS 1 . ladies’ physician. 3 — communications strictly confiden trouble call at 1332 Chouteau av. St. Louis, Lanes RS. A. COLE, 1124 Pine st., gives all kinds of ‘baths, ma netic and electric treatment, bay rum and alcohol rubbings included; professional nd- ance; lady operators. 74 ROLASKI & VOORHIS, 1 111 N. 8th st., make lib- Sg loans and term on securities, on furni- pianos, warehouse 3 building associa- — oe kooks. insurance s and vehicles, real estate, etc.; see us for low — 2 111 N. Sth st. OANS on furniture in residence, city real estate and all good securities; fair and reasonable terms. Porter & Williams, room 2 904 Olive st. 31 1 loaned on furniture without removal, any amount; lowest rates; no com. chd. 621 Chestnut. ONEY loaned' on furniture without removal; any amount; lowest rates. John C. King, 814 Morgan. ONE loaned on clothing, diamonds, watches, chains, gape revolvers, . musical instru- ments, etc., t Dunn’s Loan Office, 912 Franklin av. ONEY — on furniture and planos without re- moval; also on indorsed 2 or „ 2 * securities; our terms the dest in the ci ‘ Dougan & Co., 113 N. 8th st.; no commission. 31 MCN to loan at greatly reduced rates on house- hold goods without removal; no extra go; no commissions, 12 ral 620 Chestnut st. room 25. J . Ward, Notary Public. Manager. ME. RIENER, ladies’ physician and midwife; regular graduate of two colleges; female dis- eases | a specialty; ladies received in the house 2 confinement; charges reasonable. 1504 Clark av. RS. A. BURGER, M.D., receives ladies Ang confinement; first-class accommodations at rea- sonable terms. Ladies in trouble call at st. Take yellow cars at Union Depot going south. 74 1 offer $1,000 reward for a cough or throat trouble (last stages of disease excepted) which cannot be relieved by a pecper use of Dr. Stone’s Bronchial Wafers. Samples free. Address Stone Med. Co., Quincy, III. 74 8. DI FRANZA, Hair Dressing Parlors. Ladies“ hair cutting and — a specialty; masquer- 0 wigs, 50e and upwards. 523 Locusts 74 237 * FERSON AV. Furnished room r 2 how oo private family; $3a month. 13 3 11 8. 218T ST.— nice rooms with hall, water and a Ist floor. Apply 309. 13 404 GRATIOT 8T.—1 front furnished room; rent $5 per mo.; suitable for one gent. 13 413 LOOUST 8T.—N ewly fur. rooms, day or week; reasonable prices. 13 515 We ARE AV.—2 rooms, 2d floor, furnished or unfurnished; fire and gas. 13 515 WALNUT Sr.-Nice furnished room; front room; n; gentleman preferred. 13 618 N. . . furnished front room; gas, bath; reasonab 13 70 ~ HOWARD ST.—Two rooms and — 2d floor; water in kitchen; rent $9.50 13 7153 CHESTNUT ST.—Elegant suite 7 rooms 2d story, front and back; can accommodate 5 or6 gentlemen; hot and cold bath: fire and gas; southern — 13 815 8 ST.—Nicely furnished front rooms for gents or light housekeeping. 13 $16 F. 11TH 8T.—Nicely-furnished rooms * ponte or light housekeeping from $1 to $2. week; 2 center. 803 91 N. 18TH 8T.—Nicely furnished room complete for light tie ae ng on 3d floor. 13 f 20 § ST.—One nicely furnished . —— 2 — tor 2 gents, or man and wife; $10 per month. 13 92 LA SALLE 8T.—Neatly fur. room, with gas ‘ and fire, for one or two gents. 13 1012 3 furnished rooms and ome 2821 8 ied sap Bogs Aes rn expo.; no other ORD _ 2840 rooms, 4 — En lor w Denies | men, furnished 2d 2 909 front room 5 rms n 2980 RoE eo — FOR RENT—FLATS, 446 L. AS AV.—Cosiest 4-room flat in St. — — 83 1709 en ODE — aes. vant; $40.60." gs ete.; 515 4 at. 2707 CASS AV.—6-room flat; bath, closet, etc. Rent $18. 83 2941 Se ae ST.—6-room flat; bath ons. HAYNES, ake 8th st 391 4, MORGAN 8 — room, 555 3230 e Lee — family 35 34 4° A — furnished front neo. 3557 yy 7 e e no boarders. 1 13 3703 Starrs Geminis os ee rooms, 3957 000 22 „ rooms on 3 foor. R RENT—Nicely fur. room for ent in quiet - neighborhood. Add. F 33, this office. 13 R RENT—1 and 2rooms at 811 N 7th and 1220 2 N 1 13 Fenn furnished room in quiet n — eee Rn rg Address T 31 this o 13 | — nice large rooms, ns, 2416 " Leffiingwell | av., new flats, on Ist floor. Jos. J. Wharton, 2816 University st. —— Pee RENT—Handsomely furnished room for quiet transient couple, convenient to three lines of cars. Address 8 , this office. 13 Fe RENT— Par. 2 front rooms for 1 or 2 gentiemen in ivate ‘amily; $10; refs. ex- changed. Add. * , this offi ce. 13 OR } RENT—Two — rooms near Gar- rison av. and Pine, toa ety for light house- keeping. Address D 36, this office 13 For RENT-—3 roo King di furnished — housekeeping; first floor; wal distance from business cen- ter; no children. J 82, this office. 13° FOR R B RENT-Nicay furnished 2d-story front room; ure; Compton and Lucas avs. suitable ioe’ enn nile men. Add. M 35, this office. 13 — MY —— — Pleasant and — nen rooms; out from busiuess center; accessible to cable and other cars. Address B 32, this office. 13 1017 ST.—Nicely furnished rooms. aa | & you want an careers only try Mitchell Furni- ture Co., 413 N - 4th st. 13 1105 7 9TH ST .—Furnished rooms; gents or light 12 .— all conveniences; terms reasonable. 13 3 your savings in the ‘*Clerks’ Investment Series. No forfeitures; large profits. Call and examine workings. Room 322 Commercial Building. furnished 1109 WASHINGTON AV.—Nicel ate wake. Was NTED—Young lady room mafe; refs. 2702 METHING NEW—‘'‘Pleasure Friend”? sample Mem full description mailed free to any address on recei 4 of 10e A. postage. Add, 2 Louis, Mo. Friend „P. O. Box 1 5 CARDS, $1. H. B. Crole & Co., printers, 813 Locust st. Send for estimates. COSTUMES and WICSs For masquerade ballsand theater. for rent and made to order; gold and silver trimmings; tights and masks. A. ER, 521 Walnut st. Half block west of Southern Hotel. 74 101 ens Tir ST. isthe number. I loan any amount on furniture, pianos and other se- curities in residence; low rates, fair terms. R. STALEY. 1017 Chastnut st. a When 82 PER DOZEN—Best cabinet photos. Gallery, 1631 Franklin av. No agents. FURNITURE LOANS. and upwards to loan on furniture at residence without removal lowest rates; business strictly con- fidential. F. Betis, 1003 Pine st. 31 . Mortgage Loan Oo. WE ARE THE PEOPLE’S BANK. We loan you money on your household goods, pianos, organs, horses, thuleg, carriages, wagons, or any other good security, at lower rates than any e company in the city. Ifyou owe someone who charging — too high a rate come to us and we will help you lower it, as we can and will loan money at louie rates than anybody. We are the people. 619 Pine St., 2d Floor. St. Louis Mortgage Co., 720 Pine St., Loan money on furniture; you can keep possessio of your property and pay off the loan in installments at your convenience; no commission charged; all busi- ness confidential; ‘we 3 the lowest terms on oy ies wishing temporary K t to their Ax to apply wish it carried these loans, and modation will find us. Ifyou havealoan elsewhere at a reasonable rate give us a call. ISSOURI MOR L LOAN 4 Nen 00. R UNDIS- RBND POSSESSION, AT A LOWER RATE OF I . THAN ¥OU CAN GET ELSEWHERE EVERYBODY WHO WANTS MONEY SHOULD CALL AND SEE US. We are just as glad to make you a $25 loan as one for $2,500; we will give ve we plenty of time to pay the money back; in fact, et you make the payments to suit yourself; as we * not ask for references or make inquiries of your neighbors, the transaction is sure to be private; no fear of losing your goods, as we loan money for the interest and not to get the goods. 619 PINE ST., SECOND FLOOR. 31 DO YOU WANT MONEY ADVANCED ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, HORSES, WAGONS, OR BUILDING ASSOCIATION BOOKS? If so, cail at once and get our rates, which are posi- tively "the lowest on ahy sum from $10 to $10, Loans made without publicity or removal of property and carried as long as desir Part payments en and costs reduced in proportion. If you have bought furniture or a piano on time and can’t meet pay- ments, we will pay it for you. No charges taken out in advance; borrower gets full amount of loan. LARGE LOANS AT SPECIAL LOW RATES, EAGLE LOAN CO., 714 PINE ST., O. C. VOELKER, Mgr., 2d Floor. IF YOU WANT X O NEN From $10 to fave ,000, on furniture, pianos, horses, ns, bui asso¢tation books, real estate or other securitiés „without 8 or > tae a roperty, then —4 on =e and we your as lo desired. Part * * a costs reduced in . If you bought furniture on time and can’t moet payments We will pay it for you; no charges taken out in d- vance; borrowers get full amount of loan. Don’t forget to call on us sor low rates before borrowing GERMAN - AMERICAN LOAN COMPANY, 515 Pine St., 2d Floor. F. W. PETERS, Manager. LOST AND FOUND. OST—Ear-ring, from 9th and Hicho to Broad- way. Just reward at 8. 9th * 30 OST—Irish setter bitch mouths 0 reward if returned fo 1126 t. Louis a OST—Last Tuesday, pair gold-framed eye- Return to 3829 0 —_ and receive rewar 30 OST About Jan. small nickel- 2 — — and silver chain. 3 B 34, this office. e. 30 r OST—Jan. 19, a gold f and chain; A. W. 7 engraved on — =~ Finder will be rewarded 35 addressing A 33, this office. Fee reward wil be pea on an sts, r. A rew ms LI ST Tuesday. 20th, on Locust = cable car, a its return to 1 en at. 1 entleman’s cameo ring; liberal reward offered; * 8. 4 4. 30 Liberal 30 » Young, Rice, Stix & 1255 OST—Wili party holding large water spaniel do „ L with new t and doe — 2 to Laundry, Chestnut st., and be rewa arded. ‘T° ST—Person who took ae wu urday week please return 8 u known, and avold r s off counter Sat- gent’s, as you 4 tacles. nd y Trew ing same to 1816 Lami st n OSTi have at my place a white, muley cow; the oe owner can get the same by proving said animal os. — 30 K . ying feed bill and advertisement. Wharton, 2816 University st. 950 081—4 calf-skin note book containing “Notes on 's Steam e,’’ on Olive st. Finder 7 * Bausch, W on Iniversity or 2906 N. OST—A lady's gold maint and chain, in front of © t-office Wil pos about 6 p. m. who was seen to k the watch u 1 tu Bure 2 — — 4 p please re rn 1 e spaniel bitch. Apply 921 Frank : YED— 3 ge male le “Maltese cat. 1 00 * WARD— 23 Ge eater tot Fe it ik NO CURE, NO PAY! The Carpathian Running Cancer Cure, cific discovered by the monks of the Carpathian 4 oun- tains for cancer, scrofula, running sores and other skin diseases; a trial of the remedy costs you nothing; the manner df using same is neither internally or rubbing externally; gains your co 8 and the results are wonderful; investigate it. A. Weiss, 2017 Grand av., near water tower. TESTIMONIAL. Ihave used Carpathian Cancer Cure with great satisfaction and cheerfully Eocene Nrn. 74 N. w. cor. 13th 3 Benton at. BOSTON STEAM DENTAL co., No. 615 Olive st., next to Barr’s. Established 1871. Largest and most complete dental rooms in the city. 28 place where the very best sets of teeth are made for $7 and no charge for extracting. Gold ping. $1.50 to $2; silver, platina and other fillin 4 75 cen Extracting teeth with gas or vitalized 25 — All work * pee 74 DR. J. H. CASE, Manager. 2 . B. PAGE sap — and telephone medium. 208 N. 14th st. „east side. 74 front hall rooms, $1.50 to $1.7 1111 GLASGOW AV.—Two pleasant fur. rooms, 4 * or en suite; every convenience; prs vate f 1114 111 61101 TE Al AV.—4 rooms, 2d floor, fur. for light housekeeping; single or en suite. 13 PINE ST.—Comfortably furnished room in 4 private family. 13 N. JEFFERSON AV.—Two pleasant rooms, furnished or unfurnished, housekeeping or ATI. As elder! gentleman to take a 61 room. Apply at 811 Walnut st. 13 WANTED—Quiet young man desires room-mate for newly furn. room; all convens. 1829 Cass av. 13 BOARDING. 11 PINE 8T.—Nicely furnished front rooms for light housekeeping from $2 up. 13 ee — — — — 1121 LOCUST ST.—Nicely furnished front and back parlor, single orin suit; $2.50 and $3 per week 13 PINE 8ST .—Pleasant furnished room to rent cheap. 13 2 S. 7TH SF. — ne handsomely furnished room for housekeeping; reasonable to 8024 1 N. 3D ST. - Rooms, with first-class board, 13 and $4.50. 2 52 FRANKLIN AV. —Large, nicely furnished front room; with bo or without; suitable for two gentlemen. 18 939 HICKORY §8T.—Furnished 2d-story front room, with family board, for two gentlemen; references. 18 10 1 VALLE AV., 8. 10TH 8T.—Furnished room with or without board. 18 1203 C 3 AV. —Pieasant rooms, = GHOUTEAU AY.—Board for twoat $35 per month, $9 per week; fire free. 18 1123 N 24TH 5. A room, $12. tenant. 1207 1905 WASHINGTON AV.—Nicely furnished rooms sor rent. 13 121 Sr. ANGE . AV., near Chouteau ay.—Nicel 25 furnished room in private family for 1 — gents; with bath and all conveniences. 1213 CHOUTEAU Av. — Splendid second- om room, large; convenient for light house- keeping; $10 per month. 13 122 OLIVE ST. - Three connecting rooms; sec- ond floor; occupied by physician; will be va- cated ; $27. 13 1309 CHESTNUT ST. —Newly 1 furnished sore we 1 —— 131 ME. ANNA, the fortune-teller of the 1e West, : 7 st., noar 4th: established 1851. 7 IK WN. 11TH ST.—Nic ely — room for t. 1 403 PINE 8T.—Neatly fur. room; fire and . LEOHN tells fortunes b * fluid; sa t- siaction guaranteed. 1525 Morgan st. 74 M „the great European fortune teller, 1129 N. 7th st. Charges, 50c; past, present and future. MRS. JULIA STAMM, THE EGYPTIAN FORTUNE TELLER, 7 Wash St., St. Louis, Mo., 1 125 in business, trouble in families trouble among lovers and friends, trouble caus by evil influences, or trouble of any kind. She lo- — lost friends and relatives, brings the parated together, causes happy marriages, and tells whom how soon you'll marry. W atever she predicts for you never fails tocometrue. Consultation in En- glish or German. Letters answered promptly, 4 confidential. PINE 8T.—Furnished front and back par- lors; also other rooms; transients ease gents; $1 each per wee modated. 1 40 CHESTNUT Sr. —1 front room nicely fur- nished, gas and attention; 5 per month. 13 14 415 ) LEFFINGWELL AV.—Nicely furnished 2d story room; suitable fortwo gents; $8 per WASHINGTON AV.—Nicely er MRS. C. LUBY, Fortune-Teller, business adviser and spiritual healer, promotes speedy marriages; shee iseases and gives luck in business and love tells your — and unlucky days; manufactures "the genuine magic belt, which gives you luck in business and all 2 r undertakings. Hours from S a. m, till 8 p. m. tters with stamp answered. 209 N. 14th st., be- tween Olive and Pine sts. 74 LUCK. If in trouble of any To lovers — business people. kind call o MME. LA VETA The truest fortune-teller in the city, Tells every- thing from the cradle to the grave with as much ease asif shehad known you always. Call and satisf ourself that she is genuine. ives luck in love an usiness affairs with perfect satisfaction. Not one failure. Sells the lucky belts at a very reasonable price. There is no doubt that Mme. La Veta is the greatest medium on earth. Has been 3 by All the most prominans business men and women from all parts of the world. If you cannot call on her send date of birth, lock of hair and $1 by mail, with stamp, ane have your fortune written. Address Wash „St. Louis, Mo. Hours, 8 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sun- days. same. 74 es 43 1213 121 ST. ANGE AV.—Two nicely furnished 2d- story front and back rooms, with board, in suit or single. 18 130 GARRISON AV.—Neatly fur. front room suitable for couple, heat, light, bath, etc., with good board in private f family, fine location, terms reasonable, reference exchanged. 18 131 LASALLE Sr. -A nicely — — room 194 with board for a couple or two gents 18 1 3 41 GARRISON AV.—Nicely furnished room with first-class board in a nice private fam- ily, to first-class parties only; suitable for married couple or 2 gents. 18 1415 Fiesta board nes ORF Toomey |Z 1421 \ PINE 8T. — * 4 L rooms, up; also, good board, $3 per week. OLIVE ST.—Second-story front room, ele- gantly furnished; also other rooms, ‘with from $6 LIVE ST.—Elegantly furnished 2d floor — with or without board; gas, flre. 18 BLAIR AV. —- Furnished rooms, with or without board; handy to cars. 18 LUCAS “PLACE. rE ch oy furnished, rooms; with or without board. 1612 LUCAS > ~—Nicely furnished rooms; n 170 class board 1 1 1803 ö WASHINGTON AV.—2d-floor front, 1 warm 18 1806 on OLIVE . Front parlor, with or without ler ST.—Large, 201 story front room, with board; day accommodated. nicely furnishea 2d a LoctET BT ST.—Nicely furnished 2d-story pecone floor front Table board 15 Brings luck and benefits those when in troubl fany kind—business, love or family trouble. It can be bought by the rich and tne poor, asi is sold on easy monthly payments: has no hose * ning her relatives and sellin Itare frauds. Sold at the o ing 2 and testimonials. to 5 p. m. Office in Dr. R. Janes“ build - te . of family medicines. Letters fs, tamps promptly answered, Oliv t. entrance on Olive. St. Louis, Mo. ars: s S V Universally Acknowledged and Praised AS THE ONLY Business Adviser and Spiritnal Healer 1410 PINE ST. 4 * oy has éPhumber et le ms — Nich 285 „as the great number of ie receives from all parts of Europe proves.“ Her spiritual power enables her to CURE ALL DISEASES ws ects meng By —_ oh ures © ; have ‘been pronounced in e by — ad li iritual riot vice, as well as 5 * sce, are always followed by amonishing success. 9 her in all a; te beeen there are no matters Ta — — man des- oon u which non ane cou 4 not aid and — sedan eat talisman, viz.: THE MACIC BELT, | — e n wealth, 25 well as love. cast act a it’s i ine. Sabine 5 cit comers 2615 em 903 ‘OLIVE FT. A pleasant 2d story front room » southern exposure, with board, 18 210 and every convenience; with or without 212 PINE ST. — Furnished rooms with or with- out board, reference exchanged, good table board. UNIVERSITY ST.—Furnished room, = 2301 4 WASHINGTON AV.—Pleasant furnished rooms with good board; terms reasonable. 18 961( } MORGAN 8T.—Furnished room, to pe week for one. or $4 for two each, with 2 2636 U room, with board 264. room, 2d floor; board, first-class. INE ST.—One second-story front room ard. 18 26 5 PINE ST.—A suite of two 3 front rooms, nicely furnished, with good table board 18 LUCAS AV. — Third floor front room, with 97 4.7% CLARK AV.—Neatly furnished room with- 1 out board in private family. 18 ) WALNUT ST.—Nicely furnished rooms; fire board; terms reasonable. 2 2 0 or without board. 26345 toot f ST.—Nicely furnished rooms, “= © WASHINGTON AV, —Lar nice fur. mons 2643 2 — furnished, with bo 2 71 alcove, with board; every convenience. 18 2800 W te gee ST.—One furnished room, W 2 808 L60088 F ST.—Furnished room, with pene: CHESTNUT Sr.—Large 290 southern e sure; ished ay cee mralahed as sitting room, with folding bed and home comforts; for 3 or three gentlemen friends: ref. ox. DAYTON AV.—2d-gstory front room 2949 i. —8 and bath eig board if desired; also hall- room Benton Park; fur- ge and airy, to young 13 LUCAS AV.—Pleasant room on ond 341 floor, with , with good board; terms reasonable. 354.6 LIND and back; DELL AV.—Nicely fur. 2d story front first-class board; pri. fam.; refs. . WASHINGTON AV.—Superbly furnished apartments, with first-class table, for re- fined guests; ref. 18 3555 Le teards sulted tor eb 5 LUCAS AV.—3 nice rooms, closets, water, cellar, etc.; lst floor; large yard; pe month : 1510 OLIVE ST.—-Nicely furnished second sto front, $12 per month, with fire; also aa room. 1511 room ; also room for light housekeeping. 13 WASHINGTON AV.—Handsomely — 15303 OLIVE S8T.—Two front rooms unfurnished; 2 third floor; bath; all convenience; cheap. 1601 OLIVE 8T.—One large 2d-story front room; hot and cold water; cheap room for light housekeepi 1706 OLIVE ST.—Nice large 2d-sto with fire, $11; suitable fortwo gen 1715 N. GARRISON AV.—2 bandoomely 72 fur- nished front rooms for housek@eping, with use of laundry, $15. 13 — low prices, comfort and . private family. 3 172 OLIVE ST. —Second-story front and con- MISSISSIPPI AV.—A nicely furnished 2d- story front room; gas and fire. 13 1800 WASH * nicely furnished room 1805 OLIVE 8T.—One * ngs fhe, — room, suit- able for two gents; also tor light housekeeping; terms moderate. 13 1807 GARRISON AV.—Rooms nicely furnished for housekeeping; list floor; new house; modern improvements. 13 room, nicely furnished desired. 201 good board; convenient. 201 WII ST.—One 2d-story front room, suit- able for 2 or 3 3 810 4 month, ** 2020 3 LIVE ST. —2 nicely furnished rooms, for re or light housekeeping. 13 single or en suite; southern expos. 9113 WALNUT S8T.—Elegantly furnished room) j 2121 ARSENAL ST. —Opp. nished front room, 9196 OLIVE ST.—Handsomely fur. room; every- thing new; well heated; first-class attention. single or en suite; 60. ex. 9997 PINE ST.—Elegantly furnished room. WASHINGTON AV.—Second story front 223 room, furnished: private family; refer- ences. 13 suitable ae one or two £2 ents; must have good ref- sirable quarters for the right partie 2303 MARKET ST.—Nicely furnished rooms first and second floor; rent low. 13 230 BENTON ST.—One large front room, fur- 931 PINE ST. To nice large bag ogra rooms for light housekeeping to sours 151 2d-story front room; also, other rooms for man and — or two or more gents; W 9163 5 MORGAN SF. — “os nice, large, unfurnished ng. 171 OLIVE ST. —Delightful rooms, central and necting room; neatly fur.; new building. 13 . complete for housekeeping. 13 200 OLIVE ST.— Large OLIVE ST.—Handsomely fur. rooms 9 meluded, in private famil 2023 Olive ST.—Suite of nicely furnished rooms, all conveniences. quiet gentleman. 212 PINE 8T.—Nicely furnished front rooms, $10. 99 47 HOWARD Sr.—Large, neatly furnished 2d-story front room, southern exposure, ren 8; Saall paivess family. No other roomers. . 13 nished or unfurnished; three rooms, escond | mi without children. E 2322 PINE 8T.—Handsomely furnished 9601 EY ised E 8ST.—Second-story room, well fur- aes idr room and other rooms. excellent table and attendance. 18 2610 Wale OF. To unfurnished — or m could be furnished. 2 615 5 front a all ge nicely furnisiied, 2d stary F ANDOAH 8T.—Left door, one nice! * room; three X.; yon ee private | Phanged 8T.—A 2620 Sten story trou room with 2710 Cosas “ST.—Elegantly furnished . “room, 2712 SEAsCOy T front bed- 13 R RENT—2d-sto: front room, unfurnished, with Hi board ; private family: West End. Add. P 35, * 5 office. For ki RENT—Furnished rooms, with or without board, for gentleman. Northeast corner Cook and Pendleton avs. 18 — — eee nue RENT—Magnificently furnished apartments in the West Bad etrictt strictly private family; references. Address M 33, this office. 18 R RENT- Lady having — furnished room with board wishes lady companion; reasonable; privileges. Address 30 32, this office. ~ R REN en newly fur. 2d-sto son anos oun — , on oiectrie line: ton 2 gy 7 nice neighborhood; $40 per va ag nth. Add, 1 30, this ones: 18 Fo, quiet couple, wand for gest a furnished room to no other 3 In private fami 8 two; conveniences; strictly first- class. Address 32, this offi Fon W e by widow, with with or to pay for comforts; no re hed Font room | erence re- 18 out mr ey to 4 one er roomers; home quired. Address R 35, this office. R th ng A furnished — ny ee story room 1 or two suite or si * * th private fam e ; home —— — moderate office. 18 ok small = private fami) f i F Donna On Cook av. for . this office. references 5 Investment and 3542 396 E. ey rte TN. oth Ostrander, 311 N. 9t Foz, RENT—New — 2 7 and A rooms. Inquire 6485 Ar. —6 rooms; nats orehi yard; coal shed. 1. Apply d46 N. U MORGAN ST. ent new flat, 2d floor; 12 — rooms. every — ** near ca cable Unes, open. 8 3702 8. Jefferson av. 83 R RENT—Look at those cosy flats on Dodier near Grand av.; open Monday and balance of wok only $14. $14. TOR RENT—9912 Bell av. 6-room flat, Ist floor. 1009 Vandeventer av., pete 2d floor. 007 Vandeventer av., store — . of L. Stumpf, 3903 Bell av. 83 132 your savin Series.’’ No fo examine workings. RAND AV. AND NORTH MARKET 8 rooms, bath, gas, hall, ete.; New York plan; 00. E. H. PONATH & CO., 515 Chestnut st. in the ‘‘Clerks’ Investment * large profits. Call and mmereial Building. sand. ist 3555 ary Was stand, St. Louis at the rent; 1 * ye electric or to-morrow; they will Feb. 1. 83 CHARMING NEW FLATS. $22.50; av. cable convenient. See us go quickly. Rent free to SAMUEL BOWMAN & Co., Odd Fellows Building, 9th and Olive. Franklin very desirable. 83 NICE FLATS. 2732A Lucas av., 6 rooms, bath, waterclosets, etc., 2 92 Franklin av., 5 rooms, bath, water closet, 35 A Chestnut st., 4 rooms, bath, w. e,, etc.; 3801 Page av., 4 elegant rooms, bath, etc wok Grattan st., 4 rooms, bath, water closet, etc., Each of these flats is companys: in every respect and or keys call SAMUEL BOWMAN 4&0 Odd Fellows’ Building, 9th and Olive 2 — — —_— FOR RENT—DWELLINGS. 14 101 916 WARE AV.—Between Franklin and Bell avs., the nicest 6-room house and in the best loca- tion of the city, with all conveniences, for BRADLEY & QUINETTE, 719 Chestnut st. F. COMPTON AV.—7-room house; bath- room and laundry. 14 111 N. 19TH ST. —7-room house in complete or- der and all conveniences. 14 GRATTAN ST.—Six-room ö repaired to suit tenant; rent, $27.50. Apply to Geo. Post-Dispatch dounting-roumn, or 1523 111 H. * Hickory 1123 GHESTNO? ST.—Twelve rooms, hall, bath and gas. Keeley & Co., 1113 Chestnut st. 141 A. — . ie nnn Lo er: , 50. * 207 N. 8th st. 152 ht-room house; hall, “$5 per month. Apply AUSTIN 8T.—6-room brick in good N Ley & QUI rent. 171 Te CALIFORNIA AV.—Near Lafayette . an 8-room house, with hall, gas and bat 14 183 floor. PAPIN ST.—3 rooms, 2d floor, bath, gas, 21 EUGENIA ST.—9 rooms; all improvements and in oe oor large yard; for $35. UINE E. 7719 ‘Chestnut st. 963 cirerkbr = —7 rooms; bath i and cold water and all modern Improve- E. H 4 14 515 Chestnut st. 26 5 3 RUSSELL AV.—8-room house in good * PARK Av. —Six-room house; water, stable and large yard. 14 3013-15 bath; only $16, including water; Reve next door. bath, gas, hail, ete "HAYNE ES, 211 N. 8th st. 3202 PINE ST. Will be put in first-class order for a good tenant. J. M. Carpenter, 108 N. Sth st 14 CHESTNUT 8T.— 4056 Olive st. 37 36 EVANS AV.—First-class room 1 front BRADLEY A QUINETTE, 719 Chestnut st. WASHINGTON AV.—9 rooms; new and ter; handsome wood mantels with ere electric and gaslight; cemented ret 8 UINETTE, 400 N. 11TH ST. —5 rooms, 2d. floor; newly pa- Pa pered; detached brick; $15. 14 fixtures, hall and stair carpets for sale. 18th and Morgan sts. Preston Gibson, 4 Chestnut st. 9-room stone-front, with hall, bath, etc.; in perfect order; 3009 Cass av.; "$35. 626 Chestnut st. fave Removed Their Office to the 3907 WASHINGTON AV. 35 per month will rent this desirable 8-room For keys call o SAMUEL BOWMAN K C 14 Odd Fellows’ Building, 9th and Glive 88 Collection ef Rents a Specialty. GIRALDIN BROS. & CATES, | © . RENT. 4 detached 10-room houses near Lafayette Park; j what you pay in West End. JOHN BYRNE, JR., & co., FOR RENT--DWELLINCS. 2628 Lafayette av., 10 rooms, every convenience, UINETTE, 719 Chestnat st. ey ST.—3-room flat in good — 52 I. 193 ete.; rent $12.50. 211 N. 8th at. BRADL „ hot ments; $28. » PON 2090 dition; good stable if required. CAROLINE 8T.—Two nice bricks with 31 SCHOOL ST. —6-room stone-front dwelling, 323 bath, gas, etc.; house; No. 1 condition; rent fo 393 elegant; granitoid walks; hot and cold wa- 14 oie Chestnut st. RENT—House No. 3144 Franklin av, and 44 R RENT Three story, 9-room, corner 19 675 Good House---Cheap Rent. a PAPIN & TONTRUP, CORNER OF 8TH AND CHESTNUT. $ stone-front ene will be putin perfect repair. Real Estate Agents, 914 Locust St. furnaces, electric bells, everything; ront one-hal Telephone 725. 618 Chestnut st. near cable and electric roads; front 47 Nicholson pl., 8 rooms — 2 dwelling, ae improvements; near Lafayette Park; cable d electric roads. Webster Groves, 4-room frame cottage, good cistern, fruit trees, "ete; 7 acres; 1 miles from depot. Furnished house, 10 rooms, . convenience; laundry and furnace; best part of West End, near Grand av. 1628 Ohio , 6 roo 2 convenience; $20. 1811 Olive t 55 7 — 3 15 other 0 aa ‘stores, ete, e PAPIN & TONTRUP, 626 CHESTNUT STREET. misma 2 8 Lanham -, cheap ware on avy 4-story building. T.—§ | 115 N. Sth St. Telephone, No. 410. DWELLINGS. con- — goed 8.10 rooms, 2 ments. * 30 00 902 PINE #T.—6 rooms, eto. II 35 08 1433 Nenteneee . e ene. 1602 r AV.—6 rooms. | 20 00 2720 ADAMS OF.-6 rooms, tgp. 250 2S ee 3019 Foniences; stable, oto.” 40: 00 3528 3 eee 75 00 36 FINNEY Av. -—9 rooms, all modern 2 stable „large grounds, 4118 Er grp AY <6 rooms,hall, 40 00 4355-57 pines: secoption Rell. —— electric li ght, with all other modern conveniences. a FLATS. 1 436 DODIER 8T.—3 rooms, 1st floor. 12 00 1314, DILLON 8T.—4 rooms, 2d floor, 20 00 1211 — e827 2 . 2d floor. 30:00 23 00 1302 CLARK AV.—4 rooms, all imp., 22222 1 —— ST.—4 rooms and bath, 20 00 1823 PAPIN 7 —4 N foo.’ 17 50 27 §, OTH ST.—8 rooms, 24 floor, all 17 00 2658 SCOTT AV. —83 rooms, Ist floor. 11 00 1 412 CASS AV. 8 rooms, 1st floor. 10 00 3702 N. GRAND AV.—4 rooms, 34 floor. 9 00 STORES. 906 84TH ST.—Large store and cellar. 40 00 1 420 Senn AV. —Store and cel- 25 00 3748 PAGE ar ambi . 40 00 22 50 1619 PARK AV.—Store and cellar. For Rent. JOHN McMENANY, 3139 Easton Av. DWELLINGS. 3107 1 pl., 6-room stone-front; hall, gas, bath, te., 1802, Goode av., 6 rooms, 75-foot yard; stable; 1010 Leffingwell av., 8-room brick; hall, gas and bath; hot an cold water; fine order; $35. wns Compton ay., 6-room b brick; hall, * * long list at office, 3139 Easton av. ADAM BOECK & C0, 207 North Highth Street. DWELLINGS. WASH 8ST .—2614—6 rooms, hall and gas; $25. THOMAS ST.—2719—6 rooms, hall, gas and bath; 8. 16TH ST.—204—10 rooms, hall, gas, bath, etc.; N. 16TH ST.—914—4 rooms; $15 N. 10TH ST rooms, hall and gas; $22.50. MORGAN. st. —2822—10 rooms, hall, — bath fur- LACLEDE Av. —3331—8 rooms, hall, gas, bath, laundry, etc.; $45. F LATS. a ST .—1203—8 rooms, 2d and 3d floors. —2623—6 rooms on 3d floor; all conveni- if? 1996—3 rooms, 2d floor; $14. —2629—4 rooms on 2d floor; 815. 1 PAPIN FRANKLIN Dwellings and Flats For Rent by PONATH & CO, Telephone 528, 515 CHESTNUT ST. 6 room 8; $28. rooms all conveniences, $28. rooms; D 1353 N. Leffingwel 2634 Chestnut st. 2313 N. 10th st., 1515 Benton st., new 4-room flat; very desirable; 1 2 — Ne 4 rooms; $14. 1519 Benton * 5 roo rooms, 2d floo goers S15 3635 N. Market st., 4 rooms (New York plan) ;bath, 477185 Mor gan st., 5 room stone-front house, floor “New York plan;’’ front and rear ; $22. 2108 N. 11th st., 4 rooms, 1st floor; $15.50. 1709A Goode av., 5 rooms, oor, bath, gas, 5 OR cemented cellar, nice front yard; stone steps; „8 rooms; sie’ 2 . — 5 rooms; $1 14 801 LOCUST Sr. TELEPHONE 408. DWELLINGS. table * 78 OO 2831 Chestnut st., elegant 12-room detached 1 residence; every improvement...75 00 modern 1114 2d Carondelet Av., 7 rooms, in splendid condition. **e* 1 „* „„ 8 18244 Oregon av., 5 roomé, 24 floor, hall, : PE „„ . e llins 7 5 111 e 8806 84U STORES. 607 and 608 N. Levee, 2 good g-story build- F FOR RENT. .. a me it See 5 ; ) aer and @. Lon ost fos 8 Luce ae - o. Lor ¢ * i, & K re * S ene 3 3 W Mem 3 N 8 2 . ‘ 120 00 2103 WALNUT er. —8 rooms, 1 15 00 RUTLEDGE & HORTON 11 E.S.GUIGNON & BRD. . 5 HAMMETT- ANDERSON- WADE. 212 N. EIGHTH ST. We Solicit Rent Collections 19905 — Fre eee $ 3500 8 8 rooms, bath, 25 00 8 — 3643 deli A., large house, lage —— 4 re R 2 6 58 em 8 order; lot Ww Divison en's iarge on st. rooms oat yard; everything on 2d and 34 loo and 114 Plum st., store oor, 2 nice large rooms on 2d floor and lar gg each. 706 8. , large store on ist floor, 2 ore on 2d floor an and large »darge store o lst floor rooms on 2 „ 8. “Sth st., 1 store an 2 d 2819 Ch 1 or, in , feneral business of an og, tn fact, which will be altered ie rebuilt to . “= one room in Mermod-Jaccard build- FLATS. 3011, 30134, 30174 North — st., rooms each, large yard, etc.; ke th 3 43 2485 cor. iy and N Wainut, 2 — = 713 8. 4th st ae Fallon 5 5 rooms, 2d floor. 2 3 rooms, —BY— LINGENFELDER & BOKERN, Telephone 859. 814 Chestnut st, DWELLINGS IN GOOD ORDER. Tasa ‘Ste’ st. a age brick; $25. Stewart pl., 6 rooms, hall, bath, electri ligh S182" 3 place, 6-room _ stone-front; hot and cold water, bath and Pai | Sater Fall av., 5 — side entrance, stable; 1213 N. Market st.,6 rooms, hall, bath, gas and -— 2312 .. 6 rooms; $18. 7181 Ta. st., 8 rooms, "hall, ba apd me, arene av., 8 rooms, — tront, hall, bath vad 1 $88 FLATS. . Caroline st., 3 rooms, 2d floor: Iman st., 4 rooms, Ist floor, Lack, laundry, « C., te.; 5 rooms, 1st floor, bath, ete. av., new 4-room flat, 2d floor ROOMS. woth 3 rooms, 2d floor; 8, ard ot 2 rooms, i Ist floor; 42 8 fib dette Garo STORES AND OFFICES. ae eorner store, suitable for bake siness, with oven, etc.; can — store — . rooms; a good corner; Frankiin av., small store 232 ester rd., lar store, cellar 1 5 Chestnut st., large office room, 3d FACTORY. uh man N, . — sews 2-story factory, suitable 14 11 Howard st., 3 rooms, Ist floor; 1 Do 2282. separate en- — A5 het and cold 2a floor, hall, „ We c.; laun- dry, cellar and attic; 421 N. Grand av., 4 rooms, 1st floor, hall, bath and laundry; $22. Second Carondelet. av., 5 rooms, 24 floor, collar : etc; $10. mney av., 5 rooms Ist floor and 2 rooms ig W po ¥ : ga! av. rand or any tion same rent cheap. p Sis. JOHN BYRNE, If., & CO, 618 CHESTNUT Sr., DWELLINGS. story brick; 11 rooms. live st. 27255 brick; 11 rooms. stone- t: ae S 8 bee st. * ong
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Its close proximity to three railroads and the new electric street car line render it particularly suitable for manu- ‘facturing, warehouse or busi- ness purposes. That it will rapidly advance in value is ad- mitted. Terms, one-third cash. Price, from $265 to $50 per front foot, according to tion. For particulars call at my * 983 I am authorized to sell seventy-four acres situate one and a quarter miles from Bast St. Louis, Brooklyn and Madison and known as ao ee —— ae COUNTY LINE 9 For $225 per acre (see map). This tract has been recently cleared of all brush and superfluous timber. Maple, oak, elm and other native forest trees have been left in abundance for purposes of shade. It is the most pic- turesque tract of un-sub- divided land in the vicinity and ought easily to com- mand $500 peracre before May 1 next. i ee — — — * —ů—— yy . $ Hooters & Co, ena st icus ts LTON C. B state Dealer. Telephone 5014. 309 Missouri Awenue, East St. Louis, III. | —Z——̃—— —— 2 IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE. | IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE TO LET—FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. . 703 PINE 8T.—Very nice store MOUND 8T.—4-story building suitable for warehouse; $25. PONATH & CO 5931 OHESTNUT ST.—Stable for rent. 10 8 RENT —Small store under Hotel Barnum. Ap- ply at ho 17 KEELEY 4 C., 1113 Chestnut st. W 17 515 Chestnut st. otel office. OR RENT —Store No. 2031 East Grand av., near 1 Water Tower; splendid locality for a good saddler. Fee RENT—Two beautiful parlors; so. exp.; suita- ble for doctor or dentist; bet. 2istand 23d on Ol- ive st. Address H 33, this office, . 17 R RENT—Warehouse, 187x120 ft., 3 stories, 11th and Spruce. N. 6th store, 3 stories, elevator; llth and Biddle. A ply to Dexter Tiffany, Attorney at Law, American Central Building. 17 S W. COR. 7TH AND HOWARD STS.—2d-story, e desirably located and well ** ONATH & GO., 515 Chestnut st. NEW STORE~ONLY $20. No. 3807 Page av., elegant new store, plate-glass front, suitable for butcher, baker or grocer; stable in rear; rent only 820 per month. See us about it. OWMAN & CO., 1 Odd Fellows’ Building, 9th and Olive. ~ OFFICES FOR RENT. We have some very desirable offices in Temple — NN n 2 — 2 rent, e or in su and a arties desir t- class offices to call on us. Ve - LANCASTER A TIERNAN, 17 202 N. 8th st. FOR RENT. 312 N. 8th st. (opposite Post-office) six-story build- ng suitable for any wholesale business; plenty of ght. LOHMEYER & STORM, 114 N. 8th st. FOR RENT—STORES. 525 and 527 Franklin av., corner of 6th st.—T wo 3- wore buildings, connected. 00 § warehouse, 1 Chouteau av.—Store and three rooms above, 3. Main st., corner Walnut—and 4 rooms. 319 S. Comm back to Levee. 17 Market 0 Also other stores, 2 roo JOHN 17 FOR RENT---OFFICE: Fine large office, s. Ww. cor. 8d and Chestnut, lately occupied by the Chicago & Alton R. R.; in splendid order; lease given; plenty light. : ADAM BOECK & CO., 207 N. 8th st. ALL SORTS. Hege Yas ges an furnaces repaired and paired. Peston tise Ni sad’ Market ste. Now's ent wrought hon Fanne tor toe 32 D m— — — i. 9 ter special bargains in ladies’ cloaks,dre ; por 5. wis, sh 8. to } albums Weenie at 2 Loan Oltice. arr The POST-DISPAT vy ete. AGUIRE co., 107 N. 6th et : Gs Bey 4 . Fon SALE—2710 Geyer av., $3,800; 8-room house; rent, $35 per month. q WOR SALE.—2511A Hebert st. 50x151, with a 4 room brick and a 3-room frame house; alley and sewer made. 7 NOR SALE—New 6-room house, north of Fair Grounds, owner leaving city; price $1,600. Ad- dress P 33, this office. 7 OR SALE—2611 F. 19th st.—2-story 10-room brick house, arranged for 3 families; cellar, gas water, sewer. Inquire upstairs. 7 TIOR SALE—Two houses, arranged in flats on Fran- cis st., Nos. 1422 to 14264; price, $5,650; rental. $56 monthiy. Apply to John Gaffney, Oass av. R SALE—819 8. 18th st., good estory S- room brick, bath etc.; your own terms; $3,750. M’LARAN R. E. & I. CO. 7 722 Pine st. OR SALE—2816 Stoddard st., 7-room dwelling, hall, bath, etc; lot 25x118 to alley; $4,500. JOHN MAGUIRE & CO., 7 107 N. 8th st. R SALE—At s. w. corner of Webster av. and Thomas st., 2 family broken horses 16 hands high, 6 years old; one 15% hands high; both good sad- dlers; on 25 and 26. 7 1 SALE—Any one wishing to invest few thou- sand dollars in property peying S percent clear of insurance, taxes and repairs, can learn particulars by addressing 8 31, this office. 7 OR SALE—New 6-room brick house in northern By of the city; lot 25x155; will be sold for $3, on monthly payments; streets made. E. H. PONATH &CO., 7 515 Chestnut st. 75 and lot, No, 1627 Morgan st,; fine two-sto rick house of nine rooms; hall bath and Ras: lot 219x145 feet; house being vacant and Owned by a non-resident, we are instructed to sell low down for cash, or half cash, Keys at 7 KEELEY 4 ©O,, 1113 Chestnut st. R SALE—Houses No. 1931 77 1933 Division st., two 2-story brick houses of 6 rooms each; lot 25x83 feet to alley; rent per month; will sell at a bargain for cash, as Owner is a non-resident. 7 KEELEY 4 C., 1113 Chestnut st. Fes N ments House and lot No. 4941 Shaw av., abou feet west of King’s high- way; brand new 2-story stock-brick front house of 7 ms; lot — I eet. Terms, cash; > $26 per month; house finished in one week. KEELEY F YOU WANT TO SELL Your property quick, either improved or vacant, high or low price, for cash or on time, list it with RD & BOSSC 7 Ne Real Estate and Loan Agents, 7 110 N. 9th st. IF YOU WANT TOSELL Your property quick, either improved or vacant, high or low price, for cash or on time, list it with BOGARD & BOSSO, Real Estate and Loan Agents, 7 10 N. 9th st. SEE 3840 OHIO AV. Lot 274x120 feet to an alley. Six-room house in ood eondition. City water, electric cars, etc. mall payment down, and $20 per month. BOGARD & BOSSO Agents, 7 116 N. 9th st. Washington Av. House, 8 rooms, west of Vandeventer ar. Pargais if bought at once, RUTLEDGE & HORTON, 7 801 Locust st. SIST AND PINE. A 3-story stone front and 50x145-foot lot; very de- sirable plage; for seveal thousand less than cost. HUG . THO N, 08 N. 9th st. 300 Laclede Av., Flats for Sale. 5 rooms on first floor, 7 rooms on second floor; mod- ern improvements; total een lot 281128 8 28.600. CHAS. H. GLEASON 4 CO., 720 Chestnut st. D. 1621 MORGAN ST., $8500. 12-room stone-front residence, with all modern improvements; bath, hot and cold water, gas, 6tc.; large brick stable; lot 30x145. 7 * CHAS i. GLEASON 8 CO., 720 Chestnut st. AN ELEGANT MODERN RESIDENCE. 3517 Laclede av., $12,000; 10-room, ston nt, 8-story; laundry, pantry, hot and cold weter, bath cemented cellar, ©, all in first-class order; lot 837x128. Ag. H. GLEASON & CO., 7 estnut st. & OO., 1113 Chestnut st. R 17 Clemens av., nearly new, 8-room POR BALE mantels and finisb; reception hall; bath-room, w. c., stationary stand, hot and cold water; sewer; laundry and furnace; china closets and pantry; stable with two bax stalls; lot ft rice $6,250. For terms apply on premises. yy ge 12 new 6-room flats, superbly finished 3.8995 in We minutes fro very easy; two-thirds o money can be otf out o Income at cent interest. Answer quick to „this office. FS Broom rick, beth bot cRee av., two- etc. 000. a MLARANR. T. OO 8 Pine st. IX-ROOM 2-story brick; $1,950 on monthly pay- month. $30 per E. H. PONATH & CO., 515 Chestnut st. ANOTHER GOOD INVESTMENT! n gee .me $720 RENT A YEAR FOR 86, 500. Mageeine AK oy yee ton agy ot Reese 4 and * e Soxi00. ‘CHAS K. f & 00". PETER COOPER. , sects : D ial Buildi — VOL EGY. Boos" NHW QUEEN ANNE HOUSE. net sale or exchange-—House and lot No. 2113 Oregon av., bet. Russell and Accomac, very fine — 2-sto -brick front house of 10 rooms, all and ; lot 31x125 feet. Would exc for vacant 2 7 4 CO., 1113 Chestnut st. ous ‘ =f in midst of iii ; Chas. H. Bailey, 304 N. 7th St., Real Estate. * A Row of Houses. Five stone fronts, west central. Non-resident or- ders positive sale by Feb. 1. Rent, $2, . Price, $21, ; easy terms. Will pay handsomely. Market and Thirteenth. 140x125, s. w. cor.; a good corner for speculation or improvement; new City Hall on opposite corner. A Great Opportunity To get a fine home cheap. 2905 Pine st., 10-room stone-front, stable, 50-foot lot; have reduced from former price $2,000; want to sell immediately. Westminster Place. A new house, 3966, modern Queen Anne, offered for a short time only ab winter rates. You save $1,000 to buy now. ° A Corner on Grand Avenne. N. e. cor. of Franklin, with a very substantial double brick house and fine lot of 1 70; Ay into Vandeventer place; will be.a great location for fine flats or a hotel after a while, A Dwelling on Washington Av. Corner of Garrison, double s bissel e o soit bargains Another on Washington Av., The poe ena A Residence on Delmar Av., Near Cabanne, porth side, & house, 12 rooms; lot 32x150; any kind of easy * at Parties leaving town offer a bargain. Fronting Forest Park. 120 acres on Skinker road, west of the Park. bin Seat, OB Mans ews eins tn whiter time out there. 63 Acres on Gravois, Near River Des Peres Offered cheap to gardeners. 1520 Pine St. 2 Se Se ee At Lebanon Magnetic Springs, With its new hotel, new | pe pe t rall- offer 4 cottage or bale for $2 * : Real Estate Money. Any amount Chas. H. * N e-front and stable; | | 2 ) FOR SALE. Lee av. corner, new buildings, stores and rooms; pays 12 per cent net. 019 nklin av., two good buildings, front and rear; 25x104. N. Compton av., 8-room brick; 40x146. 1107 me av., near Geyer, 2-story, G6 rooms; 20x Laclede av., 3517, 3-story, 10-room stone-front; 837x128 Pine st., east and west of Grand, four modern 10 to r Nr § „ brick, 13 ashington av., Tress m reception hail, all convenience; 7 . . nh av. 2-sto pressed brick, 10 rooms, all conveniences; 27x135. 2736 Chippewa st., 2-story, 7-room brick; 865x125. lowa ay., south of above, A-story frame, 5 rooms; 2340 Pine st., 8-story. 10 rooms; 50x145. Delmar, bet. Boyle and Newstead, new 12-room press brick; 40 feet. JNO. BYRNE, JR., & CO., THE LATEST IDEA. The Mount Olive Building & Loan Association No. 2-will settle its business every five years. Come and get your stock while it is time. 100 held Monday, the 26th, at 8 o’clock p. m., at 609 Chestnut st. | F. W. BROOKMAN, ANTHONY JOHNSON, GUS. v. R. MEOHIN, SPECIAL BARCAINS. 3420 Chestnut st., 10-room stone front, 4 all modern — now 2 and in class order; must be sold; see it; k. oe ee 2-story, — — *— — flats — ren or r annum; ard 4. . ne ; $12,000. wrt room, stone front on Av., near ag 900. ; sto e nces; e front, with all conveniences, large stable, ete.; om Finney d., near ab., af @ Bacto Bulag & Lom „ Association * ; Meeting to adopt by-laws will be |! op Uook av, wear Geant ave: $6,800. | ~ DO YOU KNOW That the Mount Olive Building & Loan Association Nö. 2 is now be- ing organized, and that by-laws will be adopted Monday the 26th at 8 o'clock, at GO9 Chestnut st? GEO. F. MORITZ, M. WOLFHEIM, GUS. v. n. MECHIN. AN OLIVE ST. CORNER. pee” oe the finest business corner on Better in the lease to a first-class tenant at 8 per cone on the investment; nothing es ren REO ARSE $16.a Month Rent Money Na ee: thoms slogans e — — . TESS et, NICH HOME. pw : 4 e X. H. PONATH & 00., i 515 Chestnut st. N N * 2 M4 — 7 % e 2 3 . 1 a ‘4 . > 1 4 . wo -* _ ee 4 4 J 2 2 ‘ 7 = “ e * » — 4 * ¥ : = 8 | Fae: 2 = * ‘ * os a x 2 * > 2 5 8 * 7 © . 7 age IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE 324,000 WILL BUY te of Se Soe eee 7% "ot 5Ox150; | X coach-house orkmanship -PONATH & C0... 515 Chestnut st. 0 ' wards for 0 days: bring in Your spare cbs rea state > f "Guo. N. TRUESDALE, NV JUST WHAT — — BKS & MECHANICS BUILD ING & LOAN ASSOCEATION ST. 5 1 er ry ate "RE. 2 3 1 * Se D ~ 2 * * A 1 ** 2 — SAK a ae o ˙ AA ¥ 7 be ; 4 os 1 is — 4 1 * g a. 3 2 Zz = 8 " — * = L 7 f : . ip * 2 >» 5 >. +? RG iT OB ON ae. 2 n 3 3 * 2 i mors $ bi eal * fas sh ae oe * 3 5 9 * * 1 8 8 8
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FIDELITY BUILDING um ASSOCIATION g, deer. — Ly * . W = Nee Gro. Co.) J. L. KINS * 1 abr. Olive st.) J. W. DONNELL (President Donnell seg Co.) 0% hole esale fo quor 1 Dealer). . Oe — — ¶&üDI.. DIRBOTORNS. A. F. McINTIBE. Secretary, 5 om 8, 509 Olive st. OSCAR SV ERANGS. (Live Stock Agt., Vandalia Line.) JAS. H. COGGSWELL, (Frt. Agt , Nickel-Plate Line.) L. CASS MILLER, Liberala Policy. ** MELVILLE HART (Prop. Hart Coal Co.) N. W. . (Asst. Gen. „At. Van. Line.) . 8. O’BRIEN Tr. Agt. Wilson Sp. Co. ,Oin. O.) Se Oe eee A ce en Fu WESTERN UNION Building and Loan Associations Pay 6 Per Cent For money paid in advance on shares or loaned direct on certificates. Payable in six, twelve, eighteen or twenty-four months from date. REAL ESTATE INTERESTS. LARGER AND MORE NUMEROUS SALES MAKING THE MARKET ACTIVE. A Transaction in Seventh Street Property _ of Much ’s Bakery Site Sold—Miles Sells Invests $42,000 on Washington Avenue. The real estate market showed considerably more strength during the past week than at any time during the present month, and the indications are that there will be a continual improvement from now on all through the spring. Yesterday two important sales were closed. One of them, quite a significant transaction to Seventh street property owners, was the sale of the premises at the southwest corner of Seventh and Walnut streets by Samuel } Cupples for $35,000. In view of previous negotiations in Seventh street property in behalfof Mr. Cupples the general impression was that he was a buyer And would part with none of his real estate — that thoroughfare. The fact that he is a heavy owner of Seventh street property and heavily interested in the new wholesale dis- trict now being built up a few blocks south and west of the corner he sold yesterday has induced a great many prominent parties to invest largely in Seventh street realty. Under the impetus given by Mr. Oup- ples to the demand for Seventh street property a great deal of it has been sold lately, the purchasers in instances paying three times as much for what they bought as it might have been had for a little over a year ago. Under these circumstances Seventh street property owners were surprised more than a little when they read in last evening’s POSTt-DiIsPATCH that the heaviest holder on the street had disposed of one of his most valuable corners, a 61 too, which none of the agents ever a that he would sell at any price. Their astonishment was all the greater when they learned that Mr. Cupples had parted with the premises at the low figure of $700 a foot. Oapt. Peter Kirns is the buyer. T there are no im- provements worthy of tho name upon the site. A. Condon has occupied the old brick building fer a good many years for a bakery, and he has secured a ten-year lease of the PUBLIC MEETING. Nat OULD AND öh sb Will Hold Its Third Regular Meeting at the Office, [027 CHESTNUT ST.,WEDNESDAY EVE., JAN. 28, 1891, at 8 P. N Come to this meeting and bring a friend with you to subscribe forafew & shares, Do not fail to come to this meeting and subscribe for a few shares, as this will be your last chance to get stock in this Association. To those having IDLE MONEY the Association will pay 7 per cent per annum for sums of $50.00 and upward. Also, to members desiring to pay their dues in advance for six months or more, 6 per cent interest will be allowed. Do not fail to attend this meeting, Wednesday evening, Jan. 28, 1891, GEO. F. BERGFELD, Secretary, at 8 p. m. 1027 Chestnut St. Special Notice! ACTIVE BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION, Will open their new series of stock during the month of February. wet Only ed shares will be sold. No back dues by joining now. $100,000 during its first twelve months’ business. Shares $1.00 each. ix per cent allowed on all sums left with the Association. Write for Prospectus. G. W. DAVIS, Secretary, 220 North Broadway, Corner Olive. CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE. SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR BALE. Fe SALE—Splendid Ss 75x153, north ge. of Pag re eav., near Sarah nvestment. of canes 4037 Page av. * ALE—Cheice location—The — — piece of ai, erty within 3 more of Nn IN 22. 6X 250 per foot. 1 st. F SALE— Jefferson av., w. rth of La- fayette av., fronting 125x121 ‘tect — alley: good location for flats; “e@ 1877 of ca JOHN MAGUIRE &O 8 ö 7 N. Sth st. choicest piece within one and canbe blocks from Custom-house; 125 ft. M’LARAN R. k. &I. Co., 8 722 Pine at. N. SECOND ST., 80x80, east side between Florida and Multan hy. JOHN BYRN 5 2 80575 ; b Obestnus st. MAIN AND FRANKLIN, — 2 8. . Fon. 1 8 be built 13 618 1 at. FOR SALE. We have we s plendid business corners on Page v., east of K 5 highway, that can be bought at a . Washin ugton av. electric 055 o lots. ADAM BO & 68. 8 207 Sth st. FOR SALE. 756x125. corner of Caroline st. and Ewi „ Fi corner for store and flats. Can ue guts theap. 1 a e FOR SALE. LEASEHOLD of RAILROAD PROPERTY have for sale seer y run- epee for any- ra 8. 4 CO., & 1595 L st. ATTENTION | CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS, 1 offer * male ee — California av. and 128 01 on ar 5 ev. renting localities in the ci „ bal: a demand for flats, whic "ale there ool pelng nvenient to e pot ( st.) electric and (4t cable car li outeau av. 4 It will be to you interest. to look at this contemplate building this season. terms For particulars at very reasonable. CHAS. F. V EL, 716 Chestaut st. t oorner of Russell and „ his inches on Russell 143 ane = the best _ PROPERTY Or OF F CITY FOR SALE, K. n Mo.; 5 brick — — A *. ee e th" weak 2 e rie oars th C. Andsac, 317 W, Lb Tanne ¥V WANTED. eens —— o rent a g mall house, with from 8 to § N pits 1s miles of the city. aA. oe FOR GALE, Neda FARM! big hacia |B. E. Vocal solo, PER DOZEN—Best cabinet — When 82 Gallery, 1631 Franklin av. No agents. F SALE A 6-room cottage, 150-foot lot, on .I Railroad, convenfent to rocer, butcher, baker : 5-cent fare to 6th oud 2 Address K 32, this office. R SALE—Substantial brick building, L BO ro rooms, with ample grounds, at Kirkwood, 13 miles from St. Louis Union Depot; 20 trains; choice locations nice order; suitable for hotel, sanitari um, asylum or public institution. Apply to WM. o. WILSON &CO., 9 9 Chestnut &. BREWOOD BARGAIN. t 6-room cottage with lovel grounds, be- a non- ere Sill be sold for $2, on . Longing payments of a a 6 . 515 Chestnut Several Suburban Tracts 5 - . or — 1 to e e c way facilities. Price. 0 $10,000 to $80, 000. 4 PAPIN & TONTRUP, _ 626 Chestnut st, An Elocutionaay Entertainment. Miss Eugenia Williamson and her class in elocution will give an entertainment at the Pickwick, Jan. 27, when the following pro- gramme will be given: Piano solo, Miss Clara Stubblefield; recitation, „Eltzabeth Zane, John 8. Adams, Eugenia Williamson, B. B.; recitation, ‘*‘The Monk’s Magnificat, E. Nesbit), Miss Mary Jackson; pantomime, ‘*Sandaiphon,’’ Longfellow, Ozite Fleming Cox, Lexington, Mo.; wand drill by Misses Estelle Pauley, “Dora Mary E. Spencer, Blanche Jackson and Mazy L. Recitation, ‘‘How He Saved st. Michael's, 5 Estelle Pauley. Recitation, ‘‘Pledge With Wine,’’ Anon, Miss Ella Baldwin. Recitation, ‘Tom’ 8 Come Home, Eugenia Williamson, 70, That We Two Were Maying,’’ Jno. Hullah, Mrs. Joseph W. Crookes. Recitation, 14 Yankee in Love, Alf Burnett,Ozite Fleming Cox. Pantomime, The Raven, Edgar A. Poe; Misses William- son, E. Baldwin, Marie Pauley, M. Speficer, B. Long, Dr. Graves, E. Pauley, X. Jackson, Mazy Williamson. Church Entertainment. Mr. Frank Beard delivers his famous lect- ure, Chalk Talk, at Compton Hill OCongre- gational Ch h on Feb. 17. Thenext enter- tainment given at the same place will be on March 12 by Te Venetian Mandolin Club, Temple Quartette and Mr. 8. A. Abeles, the elocutionist. April? Rev. Robert Nourse, a most gifted speaker, delivers his humorous lecture, ‘‘Johnand Jonathan.’’ Tickets for the course can be had at Balmer & Weber's. The Bridal Bulletin. ä fen Kre che Dor tei? . 12th st 8 e ** 5 ae ‘ 1 H. R. Joern 8 1 ua. „„ i Beka Ae 5 ait: Nala st ek MM cee den dre NN ——.— st 12 a. e arshal. eee en „%„„%„%„% %%% %%% % „„ „ „„ premises at $2,100 per annum net from Capt. Kirns. This short lease suggests that no ex- tensive improvements will be made upon that corner, whereas it was hoped, and even predicted by several parties interested in the locality that Mr. Cupples would soon tear away the old building and erectan imposing modern commercial structure upon the site. The premises conveyed to Capt. Kirns havea frontage of 494 feet on the west side of Sev- enth street by a depth of 127% feet on the south fine of Walnut. John F. Storm re- ported the sale. SOLD THE LINDELL RAILWAY STABLES. Another large transaction yesterday was the sale of the Lindell Railway stables at the northwest corner of Washington avenue and Twenty-second street for $42,000 to Miles Selis. This property belonged to R. M. Noonan and Gustavus Schuchman, who bought it for $85,000 fromthe railway com- pany on the 6th of last month. The premises including the substantial two-story brick building with ceilings twenty feet in the clear, equivalent to the height of a three-story structure, have a frontage of 140 feet on Washington avenue extending through the block 188 feet deep to Lucas ave- nue, on which the property also fronts 140 feet. The effect of this transaction win cre- mate new interest in the locality and higher prices, for it is now thoroughly established that there is a manifested desire among man- ufacturers to get into that section, soon ac- cessible to the proposed Union Depot. Mr. Noonan has an applicant who wants to lease the stable building for light manufact- uring purposes fora term of ten years, at an annual rental of $5,000. THE WEPKLY RECORD. Following is the daily Ust of real estate transfers published during the past week: No. of Reeds. Consideration. 43 78 . 4 948 Tuesday . 56,11 18750 Thursd 5 148. Frida 53 „ „660 „„ „eee 22 4 5 Saturday ... ‘ 76,867 $685,005 „„ „„ „„ eee Pere 172 AGENTS’ REPORTS. Fisher & Co.’s sales for the week aggregate $38,475. Among other transactions the firm reports the following: Evans avenue—At the northwest corner of Pendleton, houses numbered 4901 to 4805% Evans avenue, and 1407 to 1417 Pendleton av- enue, lot 66x164, and twelve new five-room flats, which yield a monthly rental of $210, owned by Thomas Flannery, sold to George A. Bronson for $18,500; purchased as an in- vestment. Second street A lot 38x93 feet on the north - east corner of Dickson street, owned by Mrs. Caroline Schrader, solid to L. E. Anderson at $150 per foot. Henry Hiemenz, Jr. reports the following sales: Barton street, of southeast corner 'Eleventh—A 386x123 foot lot, owned by Mr. Henry Hiemenz, Jr., sold at $30 per foot to Mr. Venzel Zacek, who will improve the lot with a business house. State street—West side, between Calhoun street and Geyer avenue, two two-story six room brick dwellings, with 382x121 feet of ground, house numbered 1969, renting at $32 per month. The property of Mr. Von Drehle and the Empire Investment Co., sold for $3,500, to Mr. Joseph Lesyda. The Bergfeld Parker Keal Estate Co. report the following sales: Ridge avenue—A lot of 50x14 feet on the north side, 680 feet west of King’s highway, at $20 a foot, from Wm. Hawken to T. J. Dun- naway. Evans avenne~—Northeast corner of Deer, a 50x140-foot lot, at $28 a foot, from Alvira Brueggemann to M. V. Green. Charles F. Vogel reports the following sales: Indiana avenue—Houses numbered 3506, 3508, 3510 and 3512, between Miami and Fo- tomac streets, four two-story brick dwellings, containing six rooms, cellar and attic each, with lot 60x122% feet, sold for $5,900, from 871. vester Ludwig to Louis and Mary Ann Stark, who bought for investment. The prenuses are now bringing $66@ month. South Jefferson avenue—House numbered 2724 and 2726, between Sidney and Lynch streets, a double one and a half story house, containing six rooms, with lot 50x12 feet, sold for $8,600, from Joshua Riseh to Herman Laken, who purchased for investment. Andreas & Gerst report the following sales: North Main street, east side, between Brooklyn and Tyler streets, leasehold cover- ing a one-story four-room frame dwelling, with 50180 feet of ground, house numbered 1872, renting at $12 per month, the property of Mr. John Sullivan, sold for $50 to Mr. Louis W. Pillman. Sullivan avenue, south side, between Twen ty-third and Twenty-fitth streets, a 2xi0s foot lot, owned by Mr. Herman L. Lampe, sold at $35 per foot to Mr. C.F. Wm. Bade. The Hammeéett-Anderson-Wade Real Estate Oo. report the fo g sales: Wyoming street, fifty ry on the north side, between Morganford road and Bent ph cdg mtn William P. Orveswnite to Robert e Organ on the west side, al at the . ¢| street, trom E. M. Bowers * 2 n 5 9 * * Weber... ta nah nanan snenss apinnn ene ons Rusch 1 — a N : 3 Pa , 8 wre 24 pee * — + 4 4 7 7 , tee fF 4 5 walks have not yet been 358 e property ©. Cole and Ashley & Gregory, at $60 a foot, to Dr. John Cornwall. _ WEST BND SALES. Chestnut street, No. 86 Lot 1018, and a two-story eight-room brick house, 4. for $80 per month, owned by Theodore Dreidl, sold to D. Bacigalupo sor $3,000; purchased for investment. Park avenue—South side, a lot of 256x124 feet, situated 265 fees west of Jefferson avenue, owned by Theodore Preidel and sold to Mrs. Theresa Alford at %5 per front foot. The purchaser will build a two-story, six-room } pressed brick building Laclede avenue lot of S0x182 feet on the south side, 488 feet west of Cabanne street, owned by Bode & Litzau, sold to ©. L. Grice at $47 per front foot. Mr. Grice will improve this lot with two-story, seven-room stock brick dwellings costing $4,000 each. j Coleman street—A triangular lot, 86x34 feet on the southwest corner of Montgomery, owned by G. 8. Griffith of Baltimore, Md., sold to M. B. Curtis for $200. South Sixth street—Premises No. 683, be- tween Poplar and Cerre, lot 32x65,a three- story ten-room brick house, renting for $37 per month, owned by H. A. Piednoir, Jr.; sold to I. Gbiguone for $3,500; purchased for investment. Papin street—Dwellings numbered 2800 and 2802, at the southeast corner of Ohio avenue, lot 40x128, having a store on the corner and a two-story six-room dwelling adjoining, pro- ducing a total rent of $70 per month, property of James Kennedy; sold to M. Bacigalupo for $5,860; purchased as an investment. Ridge avenue—North side, 100 feet of ground between Academy and Union, from Frederick Abel to William Hambley, for , 000. Broadway A 50x125-foot lot on the north- west corner of Bowen street, from the St. Louis Widows’ Home to Mr. Geo. Mueller for $1,000. Adelia avenue—North side, 100 feet of ground between Ivory avenue and the River Des Peres, from Michael Hammel to Mr. Carl August Ulbrich for $300. These lots will be improved with a one-story frame dwelling- house. Page aventie—A 50x190-foot lot on the north side, in city block 4555, at $80 a foot, from Al- bert Dawley to J. T. Redman. Mat avenue—The frame dwelling No.4449, from Charles Hull to Gustav Wallaeger. John avenue—A 30x140-foot lot south of Florissant avenue at 818 a foot, from H. R. Eichenberger to C. G. Robinson. SOUTHWESTERN SITES. South Eleventh street—Bast side, between Barton and Victor streets, a 0x123 foot lot, owned by Mr. Henry Hiemenz, Jr., sold at $25 per foot to Mr. John Kadle, ‘who will im- prove the lot with a dwelling house. South Eleventh street— ast side, between Barton and Victor streets, a %xi28 foot lot, owned by Mr. Henry Hiemens, Jr., soli at $25 per foot to Mr. Frank Straka, who will im- prove the lot with a double two-story brick dwelling house. Geyer avenue—North side, between Menard and Eleventh streets, a 80x72 foot lot, owned by the Empire Investment Co., sold at $37 per foot to Joseph and Josephine Suchy. Miami street—Lot 80x1¢% feet on the south- west corner Oregon avenue; sold for $1,250 from William sidnep Wilton of Snow Hill, Md., to John Samuel King, who bought to improve. Second street—Lot 25x122% feet on the east side, between Zepp and Potomac streets; sold for $450 from Joseph Behlolavek to Am- brose Burger, who will improve the site. Louisiana avenue—Lot 530x125 feet on the west side, between Miami and Potomac streets; sold for $400 from William Sidney Wilson to Arnold H. Krause, who will im- prove the locality with a frame cottage. California avenue—Lot 50x217% feet on the west side between Cherokee and Potomac streets; sold from Joseph Krekeler to August H. Frederick for $1,250, who will improve the lot. Stansbury street—House No. 2120, between ‘Broadway and Illinois avenue; a one-story brick cottage containing three rooms with lot 25%125 feet, sold for $1,300 from Edward Rose to Leopold Boersig, who bought for a home. La Salle street House numbered 8218, be- tween Compton and McKenzie avenues, a one-story frame house, with two rooms, and a two-story frame house in the rear with four rooms; lot 256x125 feet. Solid for $650, from Robert A. Hanna to Mrs. Mathilda Shaare, who bought on speculation. Lafayette avenue—Lot 650x264 feet on the north side, between Compton and Todd ave- nues. \ Sold for $5,000, from Peter J. Sowers to Peter Masterson, who will improve the site in the spring. Ohio avenue—West side, between Utah and Wyoming, lot 80x120, owned by Mr. Jacob Schneider, sold at $12 per foot to Mr. Chas. Kratz. Hill & Hammel report the following sales: Michigan avenue—100x138 feet on the east side, between Loughboroigh avenue and Quincy street, from Mr. Joseph Murphy to P. Thielker & Bro. for $2,750 the west side, with two one-story dwellings, from Mr. Edward Michel to Mr. August Seel, fof $1,150.‘ Bought for a home. Thos. Moore has identified himself with the Ghio Real Estate Co. = REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The following transfers were filed for record yesterday: Michael W. Hogan to Peter Bi — on Minnesota av., city Wan Cit e b tg Anions rginia av., wg bloc Ole otk. a ae 28 m a., aa city 2 eaman wife to 4 en Fairfax av. ; quitelaim 14 EFS 11 2 cf 1 : 4 1 eh aug eer ee eee ees Tn * „ ay 6. ö . 1 . eee stme N a Ol * F f ¥ 50 8 2 * 1 7 3 | will be — 1 Jo city block 3760; quitelaim d Geo. W. Monroe and wife to Richard Pass- eld, 80 ft. on Albion pl., city bieck 2145 John F. — ' 4,100 3 anty deed 4,200 ary in. on Indiana av., city Byivester J. to David D. 8 av., ree block 3728; — 1,275 1,800 2,706 done. It is evident that the realizations on the top wave were heavier than generally 4.780 supposed to be the case at the time, and that 2,860 BUILDING ee NEWS. Charles F. Vogel, Secretary of the Harlem, says that at the last regular monthly meeting the following named gentlemen were nomi- nated for Directors: Edward L. Adreon, Ashley Cabell, Ernst Bruenemann, Charles F. Vogel, William Orr, John H. Tomkins, Lawrence J. O'Neill, John B. LaBarge, Her- F. Vivian Hunter, Wu Thomas B. Ligon, Brandenburger, Alfred Harrington, Frederick Laun, Adam Neibert, Charles Pabst, Theodore J. Stille, Frank J - Wamser and George ©. Ernst. Thirteen of the above are to be elected on Tuesday to serve for one year. Two loans of $4,560 were made on nine- teen shares of stock at % per cent premium, to two shareholders, who intend to purchase. The Harlem has made loans aggregating $103 4% in twenty-three months, all at 25 per cent premium, and the association has bor- rowed over $20,000 from its members to ac- commodate shareholders wanting loans. The Edison, Wilbur F. Parker, held a public meeting Friday evening at the southeast corner of Broadway and Keokuk street, a large crowd being present. About 200 shares were subscribed for. The Secretary reports the stock subscription coming in fast. The Lincoln, of which Geo. F. Bergfeld 18 Secretary, held its regular meeting last Fri- day evening. Money was loaned at 30 per cent premium. The finance committee made their regular quarterly report, showing the affairs of the association to be in à prosperous condition. FIFTY per cent on money invested in Den- verside in six months, PATENTS AND TRADE-MARES Issued to Southwestern Inventors During the Past Week. The * — sec is observed by 1 6 4 don, solteftors of United — 4 and f pe Tig in i 15 and 216. Odd lows’ Build St. Building ‘ashington., D. C. Ci Re- port the following gore allowed during the week: SSOURI. — — A. Cavender, St. Fare collector—Moses D. Greengard and F. (St. Louis. Swi teh for overhead railways for dressed meats—Walter C. Jarvis, Kansas City. Broom head—Henry W. Judevine, Edgar Sprin * per holder and cutter —- Edward 8. a? ener to American Roll Paper Co., ee J. Menges, Kansas City. Roll paper holder and 1 cutter—Oharles k. 2 — Hig- parents, Fel- pa — assignor to American Roll Paper Co., 8. A. Merrill and F. Stowe, Kan- sas Ci harles F. Spery, Hermann. 8. Pipe TEXA Sh ge W. Baker, Colmsneil. ce cream freezer—James II. O’Neall, —— Priday, Houston. Oonfia gratio ester—Fiorence N.Puckett, hitesborou TRADE-MARKS. 18,882--Soda water, ginge s and bever ages containing ben 4 Hone Wine CO., St Application fied 18, . Used Bince Dec. 1, . The words * Wine’’ and the representation of a e-h Total issue 21 the past week—Patemts, 843 ; e-Marks FIFTY per centon money invested in Den- verside in six months. NO COLD WEATHER IN SIGHT. High Temperature Reported All Over the Country. The ice men have been complaining of the weather since the first of the year, and have almost threatened to.make the people pay for as they will no good cold snap As far North as the Signal Service extends, and that is in British America, the officers report that the cold wave Is out of sight. There is a low area in Minnesota and another low area on the Southeast coast which is accompanied with rain and as it travels north along the Atlantic coast will carry rain with it until it reaches far north, when it will change to snow, and the north can look for a snowstorm such as was experi- enced a few days ago. The low area in Min- nesota will travel east to the coast over the lakes, carrying snow with it. The high barometer is around Arizona, Nevada where it has been anchored fora week and shows no, signs of moving. Unt it does move there very little change in the temperature of the Western United in sight any where. On the Pacific coast there has been considerable rain, half an inch | having fallen in northern California > Friday | hight. Altogether the outlook for the ice- — is very gloomy indeed, and unless the orth poll comes to the rescue within the next mouth the price of tee next suramer. like the cold Wave at present, willebe out of sight. CELEBRATED cough curative, Dr. Bull’s| | Cough Syrup. Used in our grandfathers’ days. They | mitted the lowest prices of the week to be 7 te—Money 8 to Wall Street—The Bank Reserve Still on the Increase—Miscellaneous, ° New Yorx, Jan. 4.—Disappointment hardly | expresses the real feelings of operators over the duliness and declining tendency of the 2,600 | stock market during the past week. It was theught possibile that after the blos - soming s during the first half of the month the Dull movement could flatten out so quickly and so completely as it has while a good many stocks are held and are still being carried for higher prices, a large number avatied themselves ot the opportunity then offered to convert paper profits into cash. Those who took this course have no reason to regret theiraction. At the now current they ean recoup their ings with a clear gain of several ponts. The at- titude ef the bulls was best shown by the course of the market yesterday. per- made after the publication of the bank 'statement showing an increase of nearly $500,000 in reserve, and took no steps to sup- earnings of the company for the third week of January. Ali this shows conclusively that the bulls at the moment are domg prat- tically nothing. They are probably giving the market over to the room traders to do with it what they will, relying on the crea- tion ofa fresh short interest to help them to turn the current when they regard the time opportune foran advance. Outside of a few spectalties, the whole list closed lower than a week ago, Chicago Gas leading with a de- cline of 5% percent. The stock at one time got above 47, but realizations and heavy gales for the short account afterwards carried ft delow 0. New England gained some at the on aceount ofa 5-potnt drop following the denial of the New Haven leasé and guarantee story. The stock afterwards rallied a couple of points and was conspicuously firm. Burlington & Quincy and St. Paul yielded 7%, and Louisville & Nashville about 3 points. There was heavy selling of the last mentioned tmmediately after the stock sold ex-dividend. Business fell off sharply, the sales in the general list reaching 701,000 and of the trusts 80,006 * totals of 1,600,000 and 246,000, respectively, the previous week Money is piling up here at a remarkably rapid rate. The reserve of the banks, over $24,000,000, is larger than it has been at any time in the last two years and a half, and the currency movement this way shows no abatement. To the ease and prospective lower rates of interest than are now current can be attributed the success which has re- cently attended the marketing of industrial stocks and railroad bonds. THE DAY’S TRANSACTIONS. The traders in stocks were pretty well di- vided in their opinions. The attitude of Lon- don was a bear influence. The expected bank statement was the best bull influence. The activity was largely confined to st. Paul, Union Pacific and Chicago Gas, the rest of the list being, as usual of late, dull and uninter- esting. Slight losses tn these and other stocks during the early trading were followed by an advance all along the line, and Chicago Gas, which had retired 4% from last night’s price, rose 1% percent. At the close Sugar receipts at once showed about 1 point advance, Gas was % lower, Louisville %, Northern Pacific %, Burlington u, St. Paul tm, Union Pacific % and other Western stocks % to % lower, Sales were 79,850 shares, THE LIST. The following figures show the highest, lowest and closing prices: * STOCKS. — 8 Highest. common ea preferred hese oe T Nashville... : . * United States 4s reg United States 4s eoupon United States 4les reg United States 48 coupon Pacific 6s, — e eee e 119 Low Tennessee, new set, énnessee, new set, BANK STATEMENT. The following is the bank statement for this of the money that has come in so freely, BUSINESS EMBARRASSMENTS. READING Pa., Jan. 24.—The following fail- ures were annoueced here to-day: Benjamin F. Hall, proprietor of the West Reading Ho- tel, and John D. Seidel, proprietor of the Exeter Iron Works. Executions were fssue@ against both parties as alsoagainst the estate of Michael Lacey, deceased. MONTICELLO, II., Jan. #4.—The large bust ness firm of J. H. White & Co. of Cerro Gordo has,failed and an assignment was made to J. W. Ross & Co. of Decatur, III. Their liabiil. ties are estimated at $10,000; assets at $7,000. Gaylord, Blessing & Co., 307 Olive Street. We are connected by private New York and Chicago, and execute orders the purchase and sale of railroad stocks and bonds for cash or on margin; also grain and provisions. Our facilities for obtaining quick and reliable information are unsurpassed. PEDAGOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING. Discussion on Estimating a Pupil's Work and Worth. The Society of Pedagogy held tts regular monthly meeting in the Polytechnic Building yesterday morning and discussed the subject „How Shall We Estimate a Pupil's Work?“ The discussion was opened by Mr. Ben Blewett, who, addressing the society, said: It is not the purpose to discuss the relative ualue of the different studies efther as process of knowledge or as means of training; nor to compare or contrast the worth of erudition with the worth of intellectual and moral strength. Our argument ts to begin with the assumption, for the sake of limiting the scope of the discussion, that the course of study with all that it implies, is thoroughly rational m its choice of ends and its choice of means to reachthem. This is the responsibility of the pedagogue and not of this mine the dest and recording a pupil’s stage of towards the conditions sought, and to deter- mine whether like tests and records areap- plicable to aal things to be tasted. All schemes of education, some in one form, others in another form of statement, admit their deal purpose to be: First, that man shall know himself and the universe about him; and second, he shall co —— his powers of intellect, will and ANALYZING THE INTELLECT. We can get the chemical analysis ofan fron column, and to a nicety determine the weights of its elements the infinitesimal ascertain its supporting strength ; but the inteliect cannot be weighed in the balance nor the will be subjected to chemical tests. It is possible under favorable condi- tions for us to measure by per cents the con- dition of a pupil’s knowledge, but the subtile fiature of character and intellectual power eludes the arithmetician’s gauge, can be comprehended and appreciated by its like alone. The limitation of the proper field for marking is clear, but the possible variations within this fiel@ are numerous. With- out elaborating the argument I present liowi erly be marked by exact per cent. Fatlare im an Incomplete examination is not necessarily a failure on a topie. Third—Good dally work ts not a sufficient ante of knowledge of a completed top Fourth— Success ina thorough — sow isa suf- fictent proof of knowledge on a topic. capacity for extra work must lie in special tasks requiring strength beyond that neces- making cording your estimate of a pupil’s work 16 4 delusion and a snare.’’ Mr. Murphy called Mr. Goodlet to the chair Caldwell, Whittaker and Mrs. Fryrr per cent on money invested in Den- verside in six months. FOREIGN MAIL TIME CHANGED. Steamships Leaving Ports Earlier Cause an Amended Schedule. Correspondents to Japan and China willbe = 3 5 } — J 2324 2 4 “ - mae CO ed : — ¥ . 9 N . 7 ’ . 12 3: eee Sy * 7 . ie SR 7 0 n control a . 9 + ge ae” N * J” 4 * 2 2 * 7 * > a 9 5 8 2 4 - wa : 2 , 2 - * 2 2 p * * the 0 mn n — N + J a — K * n rte on
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BE eo Eee ed J . 112 2 * 4 a gs * if | | : 3 N y ene * 7 : 5 . « Biot 0 1 n 19 ig 1 9 . 911 . 179 ~~ 1 4 Crarerr sa F CS 1. . n nr on zt | 2 pis ae oh i a> ae abe Sia iD ** ’ 4 4 a N mne — * — Fan OF THE WILDERNESS. che Family True of the Gregarious Goat 1 Picked to Pieces—A Day’s Hunting Brought to an End by a Touch of Senti- ment. Written for the SunpAY Posr-Disr Aron. [Copyrighted.] Much as I hadi heard of this exciting sport I had never until last week set out for a thor- ough hunt aniong the crags and eyries where the Harlem chamois is to be found in greatest numbers. Having a little spare time, yet eager to bag one or two of these sure-footed dwellers of the crags, I secured a work on the chamois and his habits, and informing myself thoroughly began to prepare for stalking this most shy and discreet game. The Rupricapra, or Kingsbridge capricor - nus, is a goat-like group of the Rupri caprine order, originating in Western Europe. It re- — — ae + — We Yodeled. sembles the roebuck in size, being about 2 feet in height, though sometimes attaining a length of 8½ feet by 242 feet high, and a diameter of 2 to 7 inches. The animal is armed with curved horns, measuring from three to ten inches in length, slightly striated and at times corrugated where the chamois has attained great age. Both male and female of the Kingsbridge capricornus are provided with horns, though those of the female are generally less inci- nated. The animal is covered witn rather coarse hair, especially on the under side of the trunk and thorax. Imbedded in this long hair may be found at autumn time the brown and furzy burrs of the burdock or Manhattan edelweiss. At the opposite end of the Kingsbridge cap- Hcornus from the forehead may be found a very abrupt and somewhat tremulous tall. Itisabout as brief and devoid of interest as the pedigree of a mule, and is utterly bereft of either beauty or utility. It is totally in- adequate to the great task of keeping away the flies that swarm upon its genealogy. The Harlem chamois is gregarious and may be found in herds of two to twenty individ- uals, especially to the northward on the rocky ranges along Little Fifth avenue and in the deep defiles to the southward from High- bridge, among whatis calledthe Sawed-off or Interurban Alps. Eastward alsoand alongto the northward as far as the Pyrenees of the Spuyten Duyvil, may be seen at certain seasons ofthe year the tracks af this agile and swift animal, whose keen scent enables him to smell ap- proaching objects at a distance of seventeen to twenty three miles, and to retaliate to an even greater distance. This animal, Iregret to say, is too often confused with the ibex of Staten Island and the Brooklyn Capricornus omnivorous, which is found as far east as the Tyrol and the Shin- Nnycock reservation. The Staten Island ibex of Tompkinsville and farther Tottenville is a more pungent fauna than the Harlem chamois, and is more easily domesticated. It gives milk in small quantities to people who have its confidence, and is less shy than the Harlem chamois, which dries upearly and yields only a very slight quantity of milk even to intimate friends. In March the teats of the Harlem chamois become chapped, and a mere casual or calling acquaintance is unable to success- fully milk her. The male in middle life wears a style of Mormon whiskers which loan dignity to his whole life, almost taking the place of brains in some instances, as is so often the case. It is only on the approach of the colder weather of winter that the Tyrolean ibex of Yonkers, and as far north as Dobbs’ Ferry and Irving- ton, begins to wing his way to the extreme south, and to be occasionally seen by hunters and woodchoppers along upper Fifth avenue, and the trail between Murray Hill and Judge Smith’s road-house. Thena keen-eyed ran- ger of the woods may be likely to catch the swift vision of an animal ascending the dizzy fire escape of a perpendicular flat tocrop the tender herbage of some luscious geranium or flannel petticoat hanging upon the stone ledge of some tall residence. Arranging myself last Sunday, two weeks ago, with a carbine, and hanging it over my shoulder by a broad strap, such as one sees in the geographies, I secured the services ofa Swiss chamois stalker, who has been tem- porarily shooting biscuits at a restaurant where I occasionally dine, and after assuring myself that he could also yodel, we bought some food and started out to the northwest, first taking a street car from the junction of Park row and Broadway. Our route lay partially away to the north and west of Rivington street and Hester Strauss. We rode up the most of the way, stopping occasionally at the quaint little inns and chalets, where we refreshed ourselves with Swiss cheese, Hoff Brow bier, raw on- fons and cavyar sandwiches made of rye bread containing bird seed, and between the slices of which chopped raw onion is spread, also a layer of catfish spawn, on which isa heavy tariff, two squirts of a lemon and a layer of codliver oil. After awhile we began to yodel. A large policeman with an inflated bosom, also opinion of himself, hit my guide, Mr. von Pilsner of Geneva, a crack on the head which could have been heard, even above his - breath, to a great distance, I was greatly \ * distraught by this and told the officer not to do that way to a peaceable man or I would write him up in the papers and havea picture made of him. So he said why, of course, if that was the case he didn’t want no trouble with nobody. We now rode again ona street-car fer some distance until fatigue once more compelled us to pause at a beautiful refreshment chalet, where we were enabled to procure everything fresh from Europe, from a nice fresh ukase to @ slice of Sweitzerkase. Also rich, dark Drown muchner Sec, with which to wash down our tempting food. Two or three glasses of this rich Tyrolean beer started my Swiss maid to yodeling again at the top of his lungs, but I quieted him bya | ‘well-directed blow with my carbine, which Struck him back of the ear, thus preventing Anis arrest. As soon as he regained conscious- mess he thanked me warmly, and wringing mm hand again and again set out for the ae ae AGG ‘+s 3 “45S + * say ‘ 8 plateau north of the glacier which heads near the heights of One Hundred and Tenth street, overlooking the Polo ground. Herr Von Pilsner now thought it would be woll to get our bearings and eat a little some- things before going ahead in search of our to the hardships which we had ahead of us, aw as follows: I wore knee panties of a NES HARLEM CHAMOIS. pound. The sleeves =" Be n py a dark worsted goods ‘from full dress trousers which had reached the sere and yel- low leaf, as one may say, andthen been cut off at the knee and neatly hemmed again by my daughter, who is just learning to sew. Below these, as far as the eye could reach,ex- tended a monotonous sweep of Lisle thread hose, kindly loaned to me by an accomplished young lady who speaks nine languages. There is room in them for another gentle- man with my style of calf. Ialso wore a Norfolk jacket of which I am especially fond. A nice, plaited, Norfolk jacket, with short waist and pleasant little cinch ofthe same, is a good thing to go chamoising in, I wot. My shoes were really lawn tennis shoes with brads in them, whereas my valet wore regular Alpine sprinting shoes and bicycle socks. Iwore a hunting shirt, handsomely em- broidered by a niece of Sitting Bull named Lo-lo- pe-wee-tang-a-wanga-ko-la-pa, or the Sultry-stinger-of-the-brocaded - bumble- bee- which - sitteth - down - while - its - superiors- stand-up. It is heavily embossed with lining of drap de Henrietta. It has a Stewart collar, but the waist is smocked and en V, with Gothic shoulders on to it. The hips are en gored, with roan faille Francais, puffed slightly—by the local press— and my pants werea sight to behold. They were really trunks, held in place with heavily embossed suspenders. They were made full at the waist, and quite pompadour en tour- nure, with heavily embossed stripe down side. They were of the time of Queen Anne and extended back almost to the reign of Herod the Tetrarch. The Norfolk jacket was faced with purple satin de Lyon, and hada fringe of massive doodle bugs down each sleeve. Herr von Pilsner wore a less gaudy but fully as expensive a costume, and carried a heavy crossgun,loaned him by a descendant of Will- iam Tell. Our first quarry was sighted east of the lofty pass at One Hundred and Tenth street. This animal pass is much frequented by the Har- lem chamois at the summer season, and sometimes he is found above the line of vege- tation. As we approached on the side against the wind, so that the chamois could not scent us, we were struck by the pungent odor of the animals, which came down upon us like a zephyr from the barge office. Moving care- fully along, each of us, on an empty stomach, we approached near enough fora shot, and I gave the signal. Bang! went the gun of Herr von Pilsner. Bang! also went my gun almostatthe same moment. In less time than it takes to write these words the defile was full of Swiss peas- antry, who pounced upon us and kicked both of us in rapid succession. As soon as I could get my breath I said I would be willing to compromise this thing if it could be done with honor to ourselves. At this the peasantry ceased their attack upon us, and one said: ‘*You are a daisy sportsman, ain’t you? You are a 100-loo, ain’t you? Shooting the goats of dacint payple! Bushtin me new miich nanny goat in the back and starvin’ me children. Go an’ now, you divvle, and I'll have the polace here in two siconds.’’ We bow saw our error, and after much hag- * 2 Dae * N gling I secured a figure on the animal and purchased it. Chamois hunting on the Har- lem Alps has its drawbacks, among which are the police. Game this season there and as far north as the Pyrenees of the Spuyton Duyvil, is very plenty, but what pleasure is there in shooting the highly-flavored preserves of the Swiss yeomanry under the nose of the police? We settled so amicably with the owner of the chamois shot by me that we were invited to a neighboring chalet to spend the evening, it being the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Miss Geneveva 0O’Toole. A pleasing gathering was had and our host made us welcome. We looked at the album and hada very enjoyable time. The guests began to arrive at about 8 o’clock with presents. Noone came empty handed. Mr. Garry O’Rourke, of Long Island City, forgot to bring a present, but with great fore- thought instead brought a jag with him which attracted general attention. Geneveva was attired in a neat fitting tea gown, made froma cut paper pattern which came as a premium with The Ladies’ Solid Companion. It was en regle down the back and passe in front, with loops of wash goods on the side. It was made of baby blue alba- tross cloth waist, barring the yoke, which was of shirred crepe de sheeny, puckered at the neck and held in place by means ofa beautiful brooch weighing three-fourths ofa were of contrasting shades eiderdown cloth, faced with Farmer’s satin. Her hair was done up high ina beau- tiful mass. It fell over a tortoise shell hair pin like a rudely awakened man at night over the tin passenger train of a little child. Over all she threw a rich drapery of heavy curtain material, and in her corsage she wore a boutonniere of beautiful Easter lilies and spinach, which was fully as large as a piano stool. During the evening Mr. O’Toole himself, who comes from one of the best old Swiss families—having worked for one over sixteen years—recited ‘‘Sheridan’s Ride, and Gene- veva recited ‘‘The Scattered Kiss. Mr. O’Toole as I came away wrung my hand and said he hoped we would continue to be friends in the future as in the past, and that ifIshould refer to my visitat his humble house thatI would be kind enough to mail him three or four papers. BILL NY&. P. 8.—Before Iwent away Miss Geneveva O’Toole came to meas I stood in the uncer- leading me behind a large tropical oleander, which hid us from the trifling multitude, she gently removed ahairfrom the lapel of my hunting coat, and said softly and coyly in a voice which sank almost to a whisper: Would you not be kind enongh to write something original and characteristic in my autograph album while 1 go and get you an- other glass of papa’s Kentucky Maderia?’’ What could 1 do? Her large, liquid eyes were upon me, her pleading voice still echoed in my heart. door in the dining room to get the maderia, I took out my nice, new fountain pen and wrote as follows: Oh, it’s I will never, never more, Gird up my loins to hunt the chamois, Especially on Harlem’s shore; If ldo, damois. ; B. N. Lowest Priced House in America for GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES. Gold watches for ladies. 20. 00 to $100.00 Gold watches for gents 35.00to 230.00 Silver watches for gents 10.00to 6.00 Silver watches for ladies. 10.00 to . 25.00 Nickel watches 6.00to 10.00 Warranted good timepieces, Seethemat . MERMOD & JACCARD JEWELRY 00. N tain light of the deserted dining- room, and While she went down cellar through a trap Corner Broadway and Locust, | A WINTER PARADISE. ABOVE THE CLOUDS AT ST. MORITZ IN THE ENGADIN. A Place That Invigorates the Tired Nerves and Adds a New Charm to Life—The Jolly Times There—The Wonderful Cli- mate. Special correspondence SUNDAY Post-DISPATCH. Sr. Moritz, Jan. 4.—There lies a wealth of strength in genuine, austere winter weather, a power that steels the nerves and refreshes the drooping spirits that could not possibly be found in the soft, cajoling breezes of a balmy Southern clime with its color-pomp of vegetation, its sun-lit sky and, blue scintillat- ing sea; for such overwhelming voluptuous- ness is apt to lame the soul, to make the blood Sluggish and heavy and to exhaust the fine-strung nerves. The real, effervescent tonic is found in the atmosphere of a perfect winter. It hds its peculiar charms, a magic all its own, and I know of no better place to taste it in all its full-fowing sweet- ness than the Engadin, the Swiss Mountain district, through which the boisterous Inn leaps and dancesand foams, and cares not whether it is winter or summer. The Engadin in the winter! my readers will exclaim, we know its summer—summer as beautiful as a fairy dream, with its strings of pretty silver lakes; its lovely meadows rain. The changes in the temperature, how- ever, are very great. Upon a warm, beauti- ful summer day follows a cold, stinging night. A fall of 20 deg, in one day is nothing surprising, but asthe location protects the place entirely from the wind, natives and strangers alike experience no ill effects from these great 9.3 f The streets and roads and pathways are now cleared of the snoW, the sleighs are got ; ten out; the rubble-stones ring gh the air. A quiet, busy life begins; joy and pleas- ure stir through the air and the winter sport asserts its rights. What the summer has never been able todo, the winter has ac- complished. The join the natives in a merry pell-mell onthe various pleasure grounds. Even Albion’s blood-proud, purse- vain sons and daughters forego their inacces- sibility and joininthe gay pranks. Upona clear, star-lit night full of that intense quiet, that makes the softest noise fall with double weight upon our ear, follows a morning of tinkling, jingling cold. Everybody comes out to welcome it. The snow carries the pattering feet; its surface is like a scinti llat- ing armour, and the large and small world indulge in all manner of sport. But it must be done quickly. At g oelock the sun travels up the sky and changes thingssmaterially. PLEASANT OCCUPATIONS. Still the forenoon ts full of pleasant occupa- tions, and until the gong bids the hungry to come to the mid-day spread many things can be enjoyed— stroll down to the lake, a brisk walk up to the village and the most access!- ble points of outlook, where there spreads before the eye an enchanting winter land- scape, with charms such as no painter could invent. The glittering mountains, the som- A Coasting Party. allie HS ; : A . yr — — — Playing Ten Pins on Tce. The Hotel Kuhn. with their rare Alpine flora and fragrant slopes, over which the cattle go peacefully grazing. Its friend- ly villages with their stately hotels, and gardens and parks thronged with a crowd of tourists, its long, broad acres of pine forests and larch woods, where the air is soft and pure and sunny, and the heart grows young and happy again amidst this bright and smiling nature—that is the sum- merin the Engadin. But the winter? Few know it, and to the many who do notI will tell about it. When the gray snow clouds come creeping down the mountain slopes, scattering their crisp, white flowers over the friendly green; when the wind whistles a mocking tune into the peaceful harmony of the valleys the sum- mer guests take flight, and it is a flight tho- roughly unjustified. To-day this is a well - known fact and the fashionable world every- where talks of a winter season in the Engadin. From year to year its guests grow in numbers, its patrons more outspoken in their preference, and before long I ween the winter season will be even a more important item than the summer months. Already at the present day the stately ‘‘Kurhaus’’ of St. Moritz and the magnificently situated Hotel Kulm are scarcely able to accommodate the swarms of winter guests, and the neigh- boring places are fast making ready for the heretofore unknown influx ofa pleasure and health-seeking element. The mountain folks look on with giad surprise and seem to be more than willing to forego the annual enjoyment of a comfortable winter sleep. A TWELVE-MONTH SEASON. Nine months of winter and three months ber firs, the shining mirrors of ice cast over the pretty lakes, the sparkling river, the villages in their galo dress of white and over it all the cloudless sky with its warm, com- fortable sun. These are the magic charms strung into a spectacle of surpassing beauty. They exercise an elevating, encouraging, consoling influence upon tired nerves and ail- ing bodies. The serene peacefulness of this wintry nature brings hope to worn-out hearts and becomes an essential factor in the cure, for which thesé winter guests have come, for most of them are real invalids. For the early morning a sleigh race is an- nounced. From the slope of the Rosinatsch down to the lake the track is staked off. The sleds are low, regular, well*known mountain sleds. Aloud hurrah proclaims the begin- ning of the fray. The villagers are the prin- cipal competitors of the Englishmen, but the latter frequently win the prizes, which are provided by the female contingent of St. Moritz. With the close of the race a general, free-for-all sleighing begins, skating on the lake is indulged in, and the dainty silhouettes of skating female forms stand out in charm- ing relief against the snow-lined back ground of the near-by shore. Sleighing parties to the more distant villages are arranged, and they begin when the full moon chases the sun be- hind the mountain crests, and throws its silver veil over the land. Who cares whether the thermometer jumps a few degrees higher or lower, for there is health in the crystal at- mosphere, all cares are banished, the soul is left free and unfettered Lawn tennis is also a favorite game, and a magnificent court has been laid out. These are the pleasures of the day. With its close 7 „„ ’ N * i = — — he Village of St. Moritz. Hotel Guests Shove ling Snow. of cold’’. has been a standing joke onthe climate of the Engadin,towhich may now be added, but twelve months of a season all the same! Prominent hygienists have already stated thatthe dry tonic of the atmosphere, the abundant sunshine, and an almost constantly clear weather are very beneficial for some diseases. The air alone, however, does not do it all; it is aided and abetted by the ferric acid springs with their plentiful chargé of carbonate of soda. The Engadin has about the same properties that we recommend for a good cellar. It 18 cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Often July and August may witness over night a cover of snow spread out, which, of course, melts rapidly away, but seldom retreats en- tirely again to the old snow boundary line. Such a circumstance brings with it a sudden close of the summer season. But while the winter does not always play such wild and wilful pranks, but very few days are neces- ‘Bary for his permanent installment. It must be barne in mind that we are talking of an elevation of 5,500 feet and that St. Moritz js the highest point of the Engadin, 5,600 feet above the level of the sea, the same as the Rigi Kulm. The villagers prefer to have the winter introduce himself with a good, all-round snowfall, rather than a rigid cold. That does well enough afterwards, when it spreads a smooth, glassy levelover the lakes. and gives full swing tothe ice sport. Thus the winter intrudes quite suddenly and uncere - moniously upon the scarcely waning days of the summer, and he comes with howling winds and wild, blustering blizzards. The clear, deep blue sky is overhung with heavy snow clouds, the sharp outlines of the moun- tain crags have disappeared from view, and through the valleys goes the cry, ‘‘The win- ter has come! It storms and blows day and night, and the big, crisp flakes come whirling thick and fast. Already the snow is over a foot deep, andif itkeeps on during the fol- lowing night there will be trouble. DAZZLING SPLENDOR. But, lo, behold! In the morning when we wake up it has ceased to snow. For a little while light fogs creep through the vales; the thermometer down, down, but with the cold comes the clear, bright weather, About 9 o’clock in the forenoon the that has been chased out of sight for a few the guests retire to the brilliant rooms of the „Kurhaus.“ The white electric light pours a dazzling flood over the spacious beautiful halls; the orchestra sends forth its merry strains; concerts, theatrical performances, bazaars for charitable purposes are on the programme for the evening. There is no more pleasanta life than that which can be enjoyed at St. Moritz during the winter season. Try it once, ye European tourists, who nave grown tired of Rome and Naples and Monaco, with all their voluptuous Southern splendor. Walter Scott’s Great-Grand-Daughter. NEW YORK, Jan. 22.—Mrs. Mary Maxwell- Scott is to be in this country in a few weeks’ time. The great-grand-daughter of the great novelist has many friends on this side of the water who remember with pleasure her visit to Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt some four years ago; but by the generality of New York- ‘ers the prospect of meeting the lady of Ab- botsford would be hailed with more enthusi- asm if recollections of the way in which pil- grimsto that shrine arenow treated were pleasanter. Under the regime of Mrs. Max- well-Scott the traveler who pays his shilling for a sight of Scott’s library and stuay and drawing-rooms waits in a dreary little outer room at the back of the beautiful, irreg- ular mansion, where souvenirs of one sort or another are somewhat emphatically offered for sale, until the unkempt little girl who „personally conducts’’ has finished with those who have gone before. The unkempt little girl is well-meaning, but one infers that she doesn’t own a comb and one is free to observe that she hasn’t a pair of civilized shoes. She knows nothing about the house and nothing about Scott beyond the little speech she has learned by rote, and re- peats parrot-like while she points out the objects to which it relates with a stick, like a very small and very shabby 8 and hurries you through. the art of dispatching batches of visitors the little girl is past mistress; she is a hustler. Tourists without doubt are nuisances, but since Ab- botsfordis open and its lady sits at the re- ceipt of shillings, one notes the contrast with „cou - house of tion. | Mrs. Maxwell-Scott is a tall and stately masses of brown halt. ? rmed commissionaire teous and -full of his subject, a very treasure informa and in dress, with | : THE WIDE RANGE OF ATTRACTIONS FOR LOCAL THEATER-GOERS. The Place of the Kendals—Haworth’s Plans for Next Season—Attractions of the Week—News About Players—Cou- lisse Chat. The second engagement of the Kendals here was not a triumphant success. They had several brilliant audiences, andthe Olympic Theater on nearly every night contained a large showing of the upper crust of local so- ciety, but there was no scrambling for seats. Their returns were handsome, but they fell short of expectations. The truth is St. Louisans are inclined to put theatrical attractions on a square basis of merit, and while the Kendals give meritorious performances there is no reasonable basis for an advance in price or fora popular furor over the exposition of dramatic art. The supporting company does not go above a fair average except in one instance. It has been distanced by many American organiza- tions and can be duplicated in this country ten times over toadvantage. The exception | is Mr. J. H. Dodson, whose character work Is admirable and who is easily the male star of the company and is frequently more artistic- ally brilliant in all particulars than Mrs. Kendal herself. As for the Kendals, their powers have been fairly gauged. Mrs. Kendal isa painstaking artiste with much captivating charm of man- ner. Her work is often exquisite in detail butis markedat times by such a studied elaboration that the illusion of genuineness 18 destroyed. In her intense emotional efforts she displays unpleasant mannerisms and in- clines to overdo. She seems lacking in in- herent emotional power, and, therefore, at- tempts to get effects by extraordinary methods. She is sk and talented but not great. Mr. Kendal, onthe other hand, is not above mediocrity in anything he at- tempts. His inflexibility and stiffness some- times almost resembles stupidity and gawk- ishness. At best he is never more than pleas- ing. The Kendalshaye many fine personal qualities which have made them social favor- ites, but their personal excellence should not blind the publicto a discriminating test of their artistic worth. ee See . There is a youug Philadelphian scarcely past his majority who has written two dramas if blank verse, which competent judges have pronounced remarkable produc- tions both from poetic and dramatic stand- points. Some of the work ofthis young man is certainly wonderful and shows rare poetic gifts. His name is Ernest Lacy and although having both means and culture, he took a subordinate position in a theater in order to gainan insight into dramatic construction and stage business. One ofhis plays is en- titled ‘‘Rinaldo.’’ The title is the name of a young Italian doctor of medieval times who goes to Florence to pursue his profession, leaving behind him his flancee, Helena. Tomasco the villain, who desires Helena, succeedsin get- ting Rinaldo to marry an adventuress named Bel Colore. Tomasco attempts to abduct the heart-broken Helena but is foiled, and the latter is supposed to die in the cell of a hermit who shelters her. Tomasco and Bel Colore conspire to poison Rinaldo, but the latter dis- covers the plot and in what is described as a very powerful scene compels Tomasco to drink his own drugged wine and the ad- venturess fs slain in the confession which fol- lows. The supposed corpse of Helena is then brought to Rinaldo in his capacity as surgeon and he recognizes his lost love. After a scene of despair Helena is revived and the drama closes happily. * 7 This is only a rough outline ofa play which has especial interest, because it will be pro- duced by Joseph Haworth next season with fine accessories and strong supporting com- pany. Mr. Haworthis now somewhat out of his element in Aunt Jack.“ but his work there gives him muscular exercise and brain rest so that he will be fresh for higher con- quest next year. Heis remarkably versatile and is highly gifted. He is capable of splendid work in the legitimate drama and particu- larly in romantic roles. There are flashes of inspiration which suggest genius in his best efforts. In addition to ‘‘Rinaldo’’ Mr. Haworth will play a repertoire including Hoodman Blind, in which he had great success several seasons ago, ‘‘Ruy Blas’’ and Hamlet. Mr. J. J. Buckley, whois manag- ing the ‘‘Aunt Jack’’ Co. will handle the en- terprise and Mr. Charles Bowser, the emin- ent comedian, who has been disappointed in a plan to put out a new play by the illness of the author, and other well-known people will form the company. 8 At the Grand to- night Faust Up to Date, a burlesque credited with great success, will hold the boards headed by Kate Castleton, who has found in Marguerite a part said to be especially suited to her dashing style. Miss Castleton isso well known throughout the country that itis unnecessary to go into de- tailg concerning her. ‘‘Faust Up to Date’’ ran successfully fortwo years at the London Gaiety Theater in London, and also enjoyed a successful season inthis country, includinga run of eight weeks at the Broadway Theater, New York. The American tour of this com- pany last season was under the direction of Henry E. Abbey and did not include this city. This is consequently the first appearance here of this organization. It will be remembered that this was the piece in which the galety skirt dancers first made their appearance. These dancers are still with the company headed by Miss Teddy“ Vokes, the premiere danseuse. All the scenery and costumes with which the original Gaiety Theater production was equipped will be given in their entirety. The greatest care is promised for the production and an enjoy- able entertainment may reasonably be ex- pected. 3 Rose Coghlan appears to have added an- other pronounced success to her repertoire in ‘‘Lady Barter,’’ the new play by her brother, Charles, which she has produced. It is described by competent critics as a strong, admirably constructed and written play. The title role is said to fit Miss Coghlan like a glove. Itisa part something after the order of Stephanie in ‘‘Forget-Me-Not,’’ brighter and more sympathetic, with an abundance of dainty and taking comedy situ- ations and lines. will give ‘‘Nance Oldfield,’’ a Charles Reade’s sketch, N R tization which Miss Coghlan will use is the author’s own, 3 = Clara Morris opens atthe Olympic to-mor- row night ina play by Sardou, entitled „Odette.“ This play isa recent addition to Miss Morris’ repertoire, the initial if : i THE PLAY’S THE THING, Friday „Odette; Wedn f of a better term, are called emotional, isa and life about Odette“ at makes it at once in favor with the au- dience. The last engagement this lady ful- filled in this city she was so much of an in- valid that it was thought one of the brightest ornaments of the stage would be lost toit. It will, therefore, be a source of pleasure to her many admirers in this city to learn that at present Miss Morris is possessed of the best health it has been her lot to enjoy for many years, in fact, that it is entirely restored. She expects to appear at every performance during the engagement, something she has never done beforein St. Louis. While the principal bill for the week will be Odette, there has been a general request that Miss Morris be seen in her portrayalof Dumas’ heroine ‘‘Camille.’’ Out of deference to that request the repertoire has been arranged as follows: Monday, Tuesday; Wednesday and nights and Saturday matinee, esday matinee, only time, Renee De Moray; Thursday and Saturday nights, ‘‘Camille. R * The Dramatic Neuss properly suggests, apropos of the fallure of German opera by the Metropolitan Opera Co., that ifthe same amount of money and labor had been ex- pended upon the production of opera in the English tongue success would probably have crowned the enterprise. It is_a lost oppor- tunity toestablish opera upon a permanent basis in New York. The truth 1s, instead of devoting attention to boosting any particular operatic school, the Metropolitan Opera- house should de devoted to pro- duction of operas of al schools and nationalities in English and its stage should not be closed to operas by Americans worthy of production. In this way a varied repertoire more likely to bring success would be gained and the theater would not only be a place of entertainment, but a center of educational influence and a means of encouragement for domestic talent. A fine company and large resources devoted to the production of first-class opera in New York could count upon a few profitable weeks at other cities which the German opera could not command, > * * St. Louisan who heard Willard Spenser’s **Little coon’’ have pleasant remem- brances of it as a tuneful and entertaining opera. Thescore aboundsin light, bright, taking airs which linger in the memory and the book furnished pleasing amusement and abundant opportunity for picturesque cos- tuming and stage setting. Mr. Spenser’s production after three years’ absence returns to Pope’s this week, opening with a matinee this afternoon. Mr. Spenser has always managed and supervised his own production and the opera has not been presented by any except his own company. It is promised that an organization fully as good as the original will give the opera during this en- gagement. * * 1 For the first time in three years Pat Rooney, the never - to- be- patterned- after Irishman, will appear before the St. Louis public to-day, opening at the matinee at Haviin’s. His play will be ‘‘Pat’s New Wardrobe,’’ which is said to be the best com - edy he has ever had,orrather the best vehicle on which to haul his funnyisms and eccen- tricities before the footlights. It has just plot enough to keep the audience in mind of the fact that there must be an end toa story as wellasa beginning, and that while en- joying the fun sandwiched in they must look out for the wind-up. Of all the Irishmen on the stage Rooney is the most unique. He is not an Irish comedian, but simply an Irish- man. He comes on the stage to make people laugh, and by whatever means, and those he employsare peculiarly his own. He sings and dancestothe same end. His company this year is said tg be a good one. Hisdaugh- ser Mattie, his chief support, is spoken of asa very entertaining young woman. The Quaker City Quartette, included in the company, is said to be a good organization. 7 = ” three of the soloists are already engaged for the rendition of Verdi’s masterpiece, the **Requiem Mass for Alessandro Manzoni,’’ which is to be given on March 8 by the Cho- ral-Symphony Society. They will be: Soprano, Mrs. Genevra Johnston-Bishop, whose hand- some face and superb singing made such an impression at the Musical Union Concerts last year; alto, Mrs. Pauline Schuler-Bollman, who sang the same part in the last perform ance of the ‘‘Requiem,’’ and acquitted her- self particularly well in the duet with Emma Juch who then took the soprano; as basso, Mr. Wm. G. Porteous, who has sung the part on both former renditions. The tenor has not yet been decided upon although negotia- tions are in progress with some of the best singers in the country. * * * The Standard will stick to burlesque for an- other week, and there is no more popular form of amusement with its friends. The at - traction for this week is called The London Galety Girls’ Burlesque Co. A varied pro- gramme, including attractive burlesques and entertaining specialty people, is promised. The members of the Aschylus Club have made elaborate preparations for the per- formance of ‘‘Garrick’’ and My Neighbor’s Wife’’ at Entertainment Hall on Thursday evening next. Alarge amount of money has been expended for the production. In the cast of ‘‘Garrick’’ will be Mesdames F. M. i Kidder and W. E. McDonald and Miss L. M. Hugh, and Messrs. C. E. Smith, J. Ray Gill, Geo.J.Hugh, E. R. Gill, O. W. Rutledge, Clar- ence Gill and Arthur Ganels, While Messrs. Norton and Kilpatrick, Mrs. Kidder and | Messrs. Parsons, Gill and Hugh will give My Neighbor’s Wife.“ Henry M. Stanley. Henry M. Stanley will stop at st. Louis when en route for Denver, and delivér one lecture at Entertainment Hall on the evening of Feb. 20. Mr. Stanley’s new lecture is entitled ‘‘In- cidents of Twenty-three Years’ Travel as an Explorer in Central Africa,’’ and is descrip- tive ofthe country and its inhabitants. A lecture of this character from Henry M. Stanley will be important from an educational standpoint and of the greatest interest to students of the different schools and colleges, who will prob- a live to see the fruition of Stanley’s work and in their maturer years be glad that they had the opportunity of listening to the ex- plorer. Modjeska will have a new piece next season on the subject ot Marie Antoinette. Agnes Herndon has secured a divorce from Joseph A. Jessel. There was no opposition, It is reported that Wm. Collier of ‘‘The City Seamons will Minnie Hauk sails for New York Wednesday, and is announced to appear at tpe Metropoli- tan Opera-house in February, ta x Mme. Bernhardt sailed on La She opens in New York Feu 8, Tosca being her initial play. | = 15 f Bad 1215 f fits 15 15 2 > re 7 vs 7 n 3 é Ay 2 3 ¥ * 2 „ ew earn Ta CFs Pe MEG ESF oe W 2 : 2 „ ae SY, Ps OR ew = 3 8 A ‘‘ghost dance“? is the latest terpsicho-- 5 a 2 It is now proposed to carry on the Abbott Opera Co., with. Emma The next opera for the London Savoy Thea- ter to follow ‘*The Gondoliers,’’ will be com- posed by Edward Solomon and written by George Dance. It will be called ‘‘The Nautch Girl.“ el Frohman has engaged Gladys Wal- lace for two years to act ingenue parts in the Lyceum Theater stock company. Miss Wal- lace has been on the road this season with **Raglian’s Way. After the run of ‘‘Nerves,’’ the new farce Pp in an old comedy, deferring his other novel- ties until next season. Sadie Martinot is havinga play written for her with Mme. De Pompadour as a central figure. It will be a faithful portrayal of the times of Louis XVI. and will introduce several characters prominent in the history of France at that period. Richard Mansfield will havethree new plays next season: Don Juan, The Man With- out a Shadow. by Mrs. John Elliott (Maud Howe), and ‘‘Charies H., by Margaret Mer- rington and Miss Purdy. He should also play The Man With the Iron Cheek. Alphonse Daudet’s new play, L'Obstacle,“ appears to have falled in Paris, because the mother of the hero tells him that he is not his father’s son, for no more tenable reason than that she wishes him to disbelieve that there is the taint.of insanity in his blood. The Australian rights to ‘‘The Merry Mon- arch’’ have been sold by Manager A. H. Canby to J. C. Williamson, and the opera is to be presented.at the Gaiety Theater, London, after the run of Joan of Are, with Fred Leslie and Nellie Farren in the cast. C. Haddon Chambers. the fortunate author of The Idler, has been commis- sioned to write two new plays for American managers. One is forthe Lyceum, and is to be finished Hy next August; the other is to be ready by the fall of Who the second one is for has not been public. There is some talk of Frank Mayo, Louis Aldrich and McKee Rankin appearing as joint stars. The repertoire will include ‘‘Davy Crockett, My Partner’’ and ‘‘The Ca- nuck,’’ andthe pie s will be so revised as to give each of the thi an opportunity to appear and shine to advantage. Kathleen Kerrigan, a New Albany (Ind.) girl, made her professional debut on last Thursday at Macauley’s Theater, Louisville, Ky., as Pauline in Lady of Lyons, sup- ported by Walter S. Mi thews, B. O. Riesly and an amateur cast. She is said to be a tall, graceful girl of the Mary Anderson type and possesses a fine voice. According tothe Kansas ity Journal, Max L. Clayton, until recently tL» advance agent of Liman Lewis’ company, was discharged without notice by .1wrence Marston, and was denied two weeks f .ary and his fare back to New York. It is alleged that Clayton was met with insult and struck in the head, and that bystanders wevented a serious fight. The season at the Chicago Opera-house so far this year has been the most profitable that that theater has ever known. The season started in with Lawrence Barrett, then Fran- cis Wilson, thén Stuart Robson, then the ‘*City Directory,“ then ‘‘Tne Crystal Slip- per.“ The receipts have averaged over $9,800 a week. This is the largest average that has ever been known in a Chicago thea- ter. „The High Roller, the spectacular farce- comedy which Gilmore & Comstock are to put on the road next season, will be another composite production. Afewof the authors who are at work on itare Gus Thomas, Olay M. Greene, Max Freeman and John McNally, | to say nothing of E. G. Gilmore, Alexander Comstock and Barney Fagan, all of whom will inject ‘‘ideas’’ into the production. The Umpire, one of the very best informed weeklies in England on things theatrical, says: The truth is that London people amuse themselves just as much at the pres- ent seasonas anybody else, only that they don’t goto pantomimes. Asa Christmas in- stitution, pantomime has been decaying in London formany years past, and it may be predicted that it will only continue to hold its place by gradually changing its character.’’ Cause: The old very much alive. The Deaf Will Be Interested. Mr. H. A. Wales of Bridgeport, Conn., will have on exhibition at the Lindell Monday and Tuesday, his invention for the relief of deafness, which has been the cause of such a large decrease of deafness in this country and Europe. | The Workingmen’s College. : New YORK, Jan. 22.—Another Englishwom- Tavern out on the Waterloo Bridge road, where I spenta pleasant afternoon with her last summer. 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Asthey are unable to renew the lease on the Alpha, of course, they cannot comply with the terms. It is now thought that the owners of the Al- pha will sink a shaft themselves. There is a shaft about 220 feet deep on this claim, but it ft small, and as they will have to go to a depth of about 470 feet to catch the ore body disclosed from the working fromthe Olive Branch, the chances are that a large and commodious shaft will be soon started. Be- fore the Olive Branch was drowned out they shipped about fifty-five tons per day from this ground. The Last Chip people are still driving their drift east from the 180-foot level and are mak- ing upraises, the drift being now in quartz Ore. This is heavily itron-stainedand very probably when the overlying limestone is cut through, if glacial erosion has not been so great as toscore off the hyry and thus leave the ore unprotected, a of mineral will be encountered. The progress on the Thistle and Goldsmith lodes, on o canon, is rapid, and the mine is looking very well, while the new mill is working like a clock. Near the now famous Antioch gold property lies the Elva Elma, a gash vein, in prophyry upon which two shafts have been sunk, aver- aging 60 feet in depth each, anda lot of good ore taken out. The hill deing so steep there that depth can readily be gained by going be- low and cross-cutting,a shaft that isnow about 125 feet, is to have machinery placed over it, and from the bottom some such cross-cut will be run. This willintercept the vein ata depth of about 175 feet and give lots of stoping ground, THE SEARLE PLACER CLAIM. On the Original, a claim being worked on the old Searle Placer, the shaft is run down about 150 feet. Very little water has been met with so far, and very probably no diffi- “culty will be experienced from this source until the contact is reached, which is expect- ed to come in at about 200 feet from the sur- face. The first mineral encountered in any of these shafts will render the location valid, and that is why the work on these new claims is being so vigorously pushed. An important special meeting of the stockholders of the Silver Cord Com- bination Mining Co. has deen held in this city and the action of the Board of Directors held in Philadelphia most emphaticaliy indorsed. This was the issu- ing of bonds in denominations of $100 and $500, secured by a mortgage onallofthe company’s property, both ac- quired and to be acquired. The mortgage is for $100,000, payable in five years, at 8 per cent interest, payable semi-annually. There were 300,833 shares represented out ofa possible 450,000, many of the stockholders present tak- ing bonds and expressing themselves as well pleased with the action of the directors, and the efficient management ofthe property by Mr. A. A. Blow. The tunnel is progressing rapidly and will be a boon tothe miners of Iron and Breece Hills, under which it is to run. The Nettie Morgan, one of the claims of the Bix Six Mining Co., is being vigorously pros- pected under a lease, with most favorable in- dications. In fact in the drift run both north and south from the 275-foot level, large lodes of good iron ore have been encountered. In a cross-cut run in about 8 feet from the south drift, some very fine lead carbonate ore has been met with, which will carry onan average 30 per cent of lead and about 10 ounces of silver to the ton. THE SHENANGO LEASE. The Shenango lessees have their plant of machinery working in good shape and are beginning to break rock in the 300-foot level. This lease runs up to che Mikado line and is more than likely to pan out well. Anew and strong body of lead carbonate ore has been met in the south drift from the White Prince shaft, which promises to bring that property very rapidly to the front. The Adams Concentrating Mill has started up and is running on the low grade stuff from the Maid of Erin. The old discovery shaft on this claim will soon resume sinking as all of the connections are about completed and dur- ing the week have been thoroughly tested. A cage is to go in the shaft and the sinking will be carried on by means of a bucket suspended Delow it. The principal work going on at the Mike and Starr property is the continuance of the dividing ofthe north driftto connect with the big ore body left standing In the old work- ings when the new shaft was started. This adrift has advanced from the new shaft about half way, and as only another 130 feet or less has to be run to make the connection, in all probability another fifty daysjwill see them shipping again from this mine. As soon as this is accomplished work will be resumed on the south side of the shaft, on the ore body, cut in a winze sunk from that drift. A sta- tion will be cut about forty feet further down ju the shaft, anti a drift run out to and under this body. As the present lessees have spent A large amount in the development of this claim the owners have extended their lease until some time In 1895, sothat whatever ore is now opened up can be made to reimburse the former for all this outlay. Since last report on the Breece mine a great deal of work has been done. It will doubtless be remembered that they were then engaged in sinking a winze in limestone at the end of the 200-foot drift to the east. This had to be abandoned on account of bad ore, so an up- raise further back toward the shaft has been started, and is now ina sort of talcose mat- ter, indicating the approach to contact. No doubt this eventually will be met, and with it ore of some sort. THE KITCHEN GARDEN. On the Helena a lot of work has been done during the past month, some of which hag re- sulted ih the uncovering of large bodies of ore. This is particularly the case in the 300 foot level, though good ore is now being shipped from the first level, It is understood here that the St. Louis owners are in favor of sinking the shaft to the Leadville contact. If this is to be done a heavier plant of machinery will be required, but there is no doubt in the minds of mining men here that the contact, when met with, will be very rich, as the whole 3 appears to be strongly min- eralized. The Doris steam plant is now working splendidly, and before long they will be down to the Frank ore chute. The Mayflower gold mine at Granite is now working fourteen men, and have their. steam plant going. The bond on this property will soon be taken up by the Denver parties. Meanwhile, the breaking of free milling gold ore from the drift connecting the two shafts and the stopes above it contribute. This will necessitate the building of a mill, though it is probable that the owners will wait a while to _bee if the oxidized ore continues downward in the velh, forif it should turn to sulphide as “ ed, a — mill gee not answer. Surprise shaft, after lying idle for months has just been started up, and will be used to hoist ore from that end of the Com- promise claim, where last year a dea] of ore was mined to a large profit. A new lease ‘has granted on the latter A great deal of interest is manifested here Over the strike of immense bodies of lead ore This d — ** the es above Wagon Wheel Gap, and it is about the same distance upthis creek or canon that the find was made, Already prominent capitalists of Col. — K ae 5 7 * b BET ‘vein and are sinking two shafts, one of which has already attained a depth of 10 feet over the vein, which is about four feet wide. This covers a large percentage of lead, some gold and alittle silver. Another ore chute is com- posed of a dry, silicious silver ore of consid- erable value. A great influx of men and cap- ital is expected on the spring. The nearest points to ship to will be Den- ver and Pueblo, via Del Norte. The veins are gashes in the eruption rock of that section, which lies directly on the granite, though he development has proceeded far enough to prove that the gash veins will continue on as true fissures in the lower foundation. It will be a difficult affair to build a railroad up to these mines, as the sides of the canon of Willow Creek rise precipitously for 1,000 feet above its bed, which has an average grade of 4 per cent. A strike was reported as having occurred | in the Hibernia, but a personal visit by your correspondent to the mine proves the report to have been atrifie premature. It is true, change has eccurred at about 200 feet from the surface, and some yellow ocherish clay has been met with, but underlying that the white porphyry still comes fn. The May Quinn people, in their south drift from the 500-foot level, have a large body of lead carbonate ore. while the sulphide upon which they have been working still shows up in good shape. Both the Keene and the Pearson shafts of the Pittsburg are doing much better than when last reported, the shipping about twenty tons per day. The exceptionally good weather this win- ter, there not being three inches of snow any- where in Leadville, has caused a great deal of work to go on. that in previous years Has closed down about Christmas time. The Local Market. There was not much trading on the Mining Exchange, but prices were firm and in some cases considerably higher. * * Central Silver was more in demand than any other stock. The market opened at 9% bid, but no sales were made until the price had advanced to 10%. At that figure a large amount of stock came out, and after 600 shares had changed hands buyers could no longer be found. The price dropped to 10, and at that quotation 900 shares were trans- ferred, and more could have been obtained. a * * Elizabeth was strong and advanced in price from $2.35 to $2.40. At the latter figure 100 shares Were sold and more was wanted, but holders demanded $2.45, and there was no further trading. ann art Gold King was in good demand at ll, and 500 shares were disposed of at that price. o * * The first trade made in Rich Hill for some time past was completed. 100 shares selling at 65. a „ * The following quotations were made on the Mining Exchange: BID. ASR BID. ASE Adams. 1 75 rene American 42 47% Mex. Imp Astec..... li 15 Mont roses 60 Bi-Metal . ae SOA a Bucksk inn Mt. Lion „ ent. Sil. Rr Breen 90 93% Cleveland dad ee ee ee de eee r eee. eee Coeur dA. O Jesu eed Elizabeth. 236 | 2 42%) P. Murphy 41 52 GldnW esti 4 ---»| |[Richmond)........ deers Gold King 9 10% E. Le Granite 42 00 42 50 S. Hopes... ' * a 45 i Silver Age 1 57½ 1 62% i. % SS See Sere 0. QuEeD) .... «20. f sevens ER EE KEES: e. „de ease Ivanhoe caaet stat SR See Aree La Union. 1 2 . ere Little Ald . ma 50 61% The market was dull, but prices were firm. Lowest Priced House in America for Nine DIAMONDS. Diamond finger rings $18 to $500 Diamond edr-rings...... dees eee 20 to 8,000 Diamond lace pins...... 6860 40eds-c0e 15 to 1,200 Diamond bracelets........+.++ . Bto 900 amel. .. 10 to 600 Diamond collar buttons 5 to 150 Finest qualities,imported direct’ See them at MERMOD & JACCARD JEWELRY co., Corner Broadway and Locust. Catalogue, 2,000 engravings, mailed free. HARD TIMES IN KANSAS. An Alarming Scarcity of Money—Living on Corn Meal. BE cort, Kan., Jan. 24.—The people of west - ern Kansas have never beforein the history of the State known such fearful financial dif- ficulties as at present. The scarcity of mon- ey or anything convertible into it is almost pitiful and the business houses have all they can doto keep alive. Following the failure ofthe American National Bank of Kansas City, four banks of this county alone sus- pended, one each at Cawker Oity, Downs, Glen Eider and here. There was no run made on any of them, but the little deposit they carried with their correspondent was their ruination. All over the western third of the State the cry of destitution grows louder and the Leg- islature at Topeka has been made to hear it. An idea of the extent of the suffering can be had when itis known that twenty counties have already applied to the Railroad Com- missioners for assistance. In fact all the State west of the 100th meridian, excepting a smail district in the Arkansas Valley where irrigation prevails, needs it. The first appeal came from Rawlins County, where, following the abundant crops of 1839, came a total failure last year. Next came Thomas County and then others, until the line of destitution reached over all the land west of the 100th meridian and extended from north to south. Every Grand Army post over the State is being called on, the Farmers’ Al- liances are taking in supplies, the Legislature is appropriating money and yet but a small portion of the suffering can be relieved. The sod houses are almost all barren and those families where the father is not well or where there is no father to care for the children there is little hope for more than a bare sub- sistence. Many hundred families are now living on corn meal and warming themselves by means of buffalo chips, or dried manure, picked up on the plains. They have no money and their mortgages are long past due. The mortgage companies are foreclosing scores of farms daily, but to no good. They only re- ceive a pitiful bid and are forced to take in the property. Hence in some counties there are whole townships owned by Eastern par- ties who will never get their cash out of their investment. - The situation is a grave one and should the present season prove as disastrous as the pastone there will be a veritable exodus from the plains and they will be left as barren of civilization as they were twenty years ago. A Petition for Restitution. LEAVENWORTH, Kan., Jan. 24.—Some years ago, before the State coal mine was sunk within the walls of the Kansas penitentiary, the late Warden Hopkins obtained coal rights for the State from James Bauserman and others. The rights were obtained for no con- sideration other than this, that if the right to mine was not granted the State would drop the en The value of the coal rights was not apparent to the owners of the land at that time, and they readily made the transfer to the State. Since that time the coal rights have reached a marketable value of $25 an acre, and the persons concerned, or their heirs, have petitioned the Legislature for restitution. To-day a committee of five mem- bers of the Legislature are investigating the subject in the National Hotel: Testimony is being taken under oath as a basis for the re- port for the committee. The First Heat. CIAxrox, Mo., Jan. 24.—A. H. Orandall of | the Industrial Works drew off his first heat SHAW THE FIRST ANNUAL STATEMENT MAKES AN INTERESTING SHOWING. | 1 The Bequest Made by Mr. Shaw Amounts to Over $1,000,000 andthe Income Is Sufficient to Maintain the Botanical Gardens in the Best Style. The Trustees of the Missouri Botanical Gar- den have issued a statement of how the gar- den has been conducted up to the first of this year, and how far the desires of Mr. Shaw in his Will have been carried out. , It is interesting to know that the assessment made for determining the value of the property shows that Mr. Shaw’s gift amounts to overa million dollars, and also that the revenues are ample for successfully maintaining the garden in the best possible condition. A great many necessary repairs were made last year that will not be needed this year, so that the cost will not be so great. The first report of the President and Secretary is as follows: THE REPORT. To the Board of Trustees of the Missouri Botanical Garden: In compliance with the resolution of the board, directing an annual statement or re- port to be prepared for publication by the President and Secretary, showing the man- agement and financial condition of the trust, the follewing statement is submitted, cover- ing the entire period since the organization af the board up to Dec, 31, 1890. By an act ot the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, approved March 14, 1859,the late Henry Shaw was authorized and em- powered to convey certain real estate and personal property to trustees for the purpose of establishing and maintaining a botanical garden, and by his will, dated Jan. 26, 1885, Certain real and personal property was be- queathed to trustees named therein ‘‘For the object and with the view of having for the use of the public a botanical garden, ily accessible, which should be forever up and maintained forthe cultivationfan p- agation of plants, flowers, fruit a forest trees, and other productions ofthe vegetable Kingdom; and a museum and library con- nected therewith,and devoted tothe same and tothe science of botany, horticulture and allied objects.’’ Mr. Shaw departed this life Aug. 25, 1889, and on Sept. 10, 1889, seven of the trustees named in the will met for consultation. The Board of Trustees of the Missouri Bo- tanical Garden was duly organized Oct. 14, 1889, Dy a majority of the trustees living at the time of Mr. Shaw’s death, and imme- diately entered into possession of the real es- tate and the personal property contained in his town residence and garden, not otherwise bequeathed, and have collected and dis- bursed the revenue from the same since Sept. 1, 1889. In order to have a basis for the valuation of the real estate bequeathed to them under the Will of Mr. Shaw the board caused a set of books to be opened by its secretary, charging the real estate account with each piece of property atits assessed value and credited this amount to stock account, thus showing a valuation of $1,241,274, which property is held for revenue purposes. In addition to this, the Missouri Botanical Garden was charged with that portion of the estate khown as Shaw’s Garden, including the arboretum and fruticetum and also the farm surrounding it on the south and west, at its assessed valuation of $123,160, and the stock account was credited with a like amount, making thetotal assessed value of the estate which came into possession of the board $1,366,234. This does not include any of the personal property yet in the hands of the Public Ad- ministrator, but.comparatively little can be realized from this source, as most of it will be absorbed in paying legactes and the State, school and city taxes for the years 1889 and Much of the property was in very bad re- pair, and some of it vacant for that reason, but by a liberal but judicious expenditure it has. been placed in reasonably good condition and was promptly occupied by profitable and desirable tenants. A large amount has been expended upon the Garden for labor, repairs and improve- ments, the reasons for which fully appear from the directors’ annual report. Referring for the amounts so expended to the cash statement herewith and to the di- rectors’ report for details, the following may be briefly stated here; , About forty men have been constantly em- ployed in and abouf the Garden, Arboretum and Fruticetum at an average aggregate cost for labor of $1,135 per month, including wages of the head gardener and three foremen. THE REPAIRS MADE, It was found absolutely necessary for their preservation to repair extensively the im- provements at the garden, including the heavy stone wall surrounding it, more than 4,000 feet long, and averaging ten feet in height; the stone gateway on Tower Grove uvenue, and the plant houses and other structures; also to improve and extend the drainage of the gravel walks and other portions of the grounds, and to replace almost entirely the brick edging of the flower beds. An inspection of the stone wall, erected more than twenty years ago, disclosed seri. ous and increasing injury from frost, making it necessary to re- point with cement the entire sur- face of more than 1,300 linear feet, besides re- setting almost the entire coping. The stone- work of the main gateway, built in #59, part of which was cracked and unsafe from like causes, has been repaired and strengthéned. Decaying woodwork and crambling brick and stonework in the plant houses also required replacing to much greater extent than ap- peared on a casual examination. It was also necessary to extend, in fact almost entirely to renew ,the imperfect drainage of the gravel walks, especially in the neighborhood of the museum and the residence, and to begin the proper drainage of the Fruticetum, for which purpose some 4,200 feet of drain tiles have been laid in all, to entirely replace more than three miles of brick edging of the flower beds which had become dilapidatedand unsightly, and to rebuild about 4,650feet of fencing on the garden and neighboring property, too badly decayed to be repaired, besides repair- ing as much more. : The supply of water heretofore exclusively . , both for garden and residence pur- poses, from welis and cisterns at the garden proved altogether insufficient, and in part unsafe for use, during the exceptional drought last summer. The only remedy for this was to make a connection with the city main on Magnolia avenue. which was done at a first cost of some $2,300. Very soon 1 2 the Director occupied the residence at the garden assigned to him by Mr. Shaw’s will, serious sickness im his family induced the board to cause a competent in- }spection of the sanitary condition of the building. It was found so unsafe, as the re- sult of very defective drainage for many years past, that a difficult problem was pre- sented, the only solution of which was found to be to rebuild the eastern wing of the dwelling and to provide proper sewerage for the entire building. The house accupied by the head gardener, on the Manchester road, was also found to require considerable re- pairs and suitable provision for drainage. Besides these unavoidable expenditures for the preservation of the property, the in- crease of the library and the proper mount- ing of the very valuable Engelmann Herbar- expressly in the will as suggestions for the trustees, six scholar ships for Garden Pupiis’* were established by the board, early im 1890, for practical and education in horticul ' 1 95 ed by the of the Garden Committee, who have regularly devoted one afternoon of each month to an ins and and property, for sixteen months from Sept. 1, 1889, to Dec. 81, 1890, have been as follows: Rents from Other source Total Beceipts........-. — $120,841 93 EXPENDITURES. Office of the Board— Natter, Belang, 888. 1755 95 a . 20 2 . 4,651 35 arden acc .. 1 18.207 48 e de 1, 94 Stable, feed, te 578 50 and plies. ‘ 5 2 15 and upils... Bulbs, and garden D 128. 2 822 99 Herbarium, specimens and ee nine . 2 5,208 91 rary books and subscri . me . a, 5585 38 ce, direc assis , tn ee: sige L fie 6,982 77 49,069 18 ovements, wa nnd e e 2,884 01 8 nce „„ „ 7,4117 9.805 18 Property for Revenue Streets, pavements and OWOTBs 605s ceeravcpececcoes „ 41,062 54 Improvements 1,075 00 Sprinkling tag ««+--. 447 O7 Insurance, average 3 years, rene walls 7.962 45 err 10,549 48 ommiseions, e rents. „ 4.288 85 25,350 39 pets Bee University 500 00 as * eee * Legal expense, FN Judson. 135 8 Annual Flower Sermon Trustees Annual Banquet... 1,063 25 Gardeners’ Annua Banquet. 80 Publications 5 . 1,493 65 7,760 60 Total expenditure...... . 96,636 70 Balance i bank and office 24,205 23 120,841 93 Financial Condition, Dec. 31, 17 Cash on hand and in Bank... „205 23 Uncollected rents due Dec. 7,349 50 § BUPV eee „%% „% we „4 „ „46 oe 31,504 73 The books of the board have been closed after showing the operations for the sixteen months ending Dec. 31, 1890, and the receipts have been disposed of as follows: Rent account, $126,673.46; Contra garden ex- pense $48,617.22; office expense, $4,651.35; commissions, $4,263.85; repairs, $0,986.98; in- surance, $7,962.45; taxes, $447.07; streets, pavement and sewers, $1,062.54; Washington University, $3,500; new improvements, $10,880,18; legal expenses, $1,144.90 ; ower ser- mon, $200; trustees’ annual banquet, $1,063. 25; gardeners, $358.80; publications, $1,493.65; fire losses after charging cost and repairs, 49 cents; total, $95,622.78; balance surplus, 1890, $21,050.73. Respectfully submitted, R. J. LACKLAND, President. A. D. CUNNINGHAM, Secretary. WOMEN IN HISTORY. , The Part Some of Them Have Played in the Making of It. Written for the SUNDAY Post-DIsPATcH. The female character figures in history and plays an important part. Woman begins to show her influence in the Garden of Eden, and it has gone on ever since, often through oppression and shame. To show some of the great events caused by women there was the Trojan war caused by a woman. The noblest works of Homer were inspired by the purity and fidelity of Penelope during the absence of Ulysses from Ithica. The eloquence of Aspasia, preceptress of Pericles ; the martial and civic glory of Semir- amis, who constructed the hanging gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the world:the patriotism of Veturia; the purity of Octavia, wife of Cesar, are ali well-known to the student of history. The seductive beauty of Cleopatra, who conquered Mark Antony, the queror of him who bore the Roman Eagles triumph through the ancient world, the heroism and self-abnegation of the women of Sparta, the daring and valor ofthe Maid of Saragossa, the heroic achievements of brave Joan of Arc, the noble mother of the Gracchi, the gen- erosity of Isabella of Spain and the greatness and unselfishness of many other French, En- giishand Spanish women, have made their names honored in modern and. ancient his- tory. Even the poor American savage has placed as his contribution upon the pages of history a name as honored as that of any of the more brilliant and gifted among the highly civil- ized nations of the earth, that of Pocahontas, who offered her life for the man she loved. Language of Rings. In case of a man wishing to marry, when his heart is in the market, he should wear a plain or chased gold ring upon the first finger of the left or heart hand. When he is actually engaged and no longer a temptation to trap marrying giris he changes the ring tothe second finger. After marriage it must pass to the third. If, however, the man wants to intimate to the fair sex that he is not in the market even if he is unmarried, and that he does not in- tend to marry at all, he wears the signet ring upon his little finger, and all ladies must un- derstand by that that he is out of their reach. With young ladies and all single women the laws of the ring’’ are as follows: A plain or chased gold ring on the little finger of the right hand implies ‘‘not en- ga ged, or in plainer words, Iam ready for proposals, sealed or otherwise. When engaged the ring passes to the first finger of the left hand. When married of course a plain gold ring is worn upon the third fingerofthe left hand. In England this is a badge of all married women, and should be in America as well. If the fair one proposes to defy all who lay siege to her heart she places the rings on her first and fourth fingers—one on each, like two charms to keep away the tempter. Singular as it may sound this disposition of rings ig — Pitta burg s Zinc and Coal Output. PIrTsBuURG, Kan., Jan. 24.—The zinc spelter Offered a New Position, er * E Cy * Nes 8 a . a = output for the week ending Jan. 24 was as/ follows: * yon & Co. eee neee e ee 7 : . . Lan * . „„ © „„ „ „%„„%„% „%% „ „%. „ 6 „„% 7 ’ Gran & Smelting Coo * * ; W. 4 » & „„ „„ 5 ＋9＋5„: © 0 Weir ty | Co. 4 y , . . ⅛ AN 100 The coal output for the same period was 900 cars, aggregating 16,000 tons. 7 Bur a lot in Denverside. J. T. MeCasiana, 822 Olive. 1 a LIN STATE NEWS. | THE SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY con- MISSIONERS IN SESSION. — The Australian Ballot System Consid-| ered— Mexican War Veterans Seeking Pension Legislation—The State Board of Agriculture. Sram, M., Jan. &—There have deen 288 bills introduced in the House alone so far this session. The promise is that the highest record of any previous general assembly will be eclipsed before new meas-. ures are shut off. It is noticeable that they are very largely duplicated, and that prac- tically no new subjects ofiegisiation have appeared. Speaker Crafts will not appoint his committees for several days, and beyond the passage of a few appropriation bills, rendered necessary by reason of the session, the real business will necessarily be delayed. STATE SUPERVISORS. The Supervisors and County Commisston- ers of the State held their fourth annual ses- sion here week. Almost every county in the State was represented. The officers elected forthe year were: President. J. R. Miller of St. Olair; Vice-President, G. L. Harnsberger of Sangamon; Secretary, O. W. Nash of Cook; Assistant Secretary, E. W. Dresser of Bond. Mr. F. M. McCambridge of Madison County was made chairman on ere - dentials. Most of the members of the State Board of Equalization were present at the convention, and entered into the discussion of the subjects up for consideration. Tax- ation, The Care ofthe Insane, Pauper Relief, and the Revision of the Revenue Laws’’ were among the interesting papers read by the different members and discussed atiength by the convention. A number of resolutions were presented, someof which were adopted. The Committee on Hard Roads suggested ‘thata law be passed to issue a twenty-five year bond, to be floated at a low rate of in- terest, to be paid by the lands deriving spe- cial benefit. resolution to reduce the salaries of county superintendents of schools was not adopted. The resolution was adopted asking the State to provide a suitable home and me- chanical school for the care, maintenance and education of homeless.children of the State who have not committed crimes that would necessitate sending them to reform schools, * It was the opinion of the convention that the Australian ballot system should be adopted. The report of the Committee on Taxation was adopted. It recom- mended that both real and personal property of all persons and corporations be assessed on the basis of its fair cash value; That the Legislature be requested to fix the maximum limitation of tax levy at 1 per cent on $100 valuation, and recommended that all persons and corporations listing property for taxation be examined under oath. The Committee on the Care of the Insane reported the following resolution, which was adopted: WHEREAS, There are now a large number of incura- ble insane wholly unprovided for by the several counties of the State; and . WHEREAS, The dictates of humanity and reason demand that these unfortunates shoaid receive at the hands of this Commonwealth every assistance possi- ble to better their condition; therefore Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that the incurable insane of this State should be suit- ably cared for by the State, and we most earnestly request the Thirty-seventh General Assembly to make provision for the care and maintenance of the incurable insane by proper legislation, believing that no means short of State control of this subject will properly meet the demands of a humaneand just peo- ple, and remedy the evil now so apparent in the care and management of this unfortunate class of our fel- low men. The next meeting of the convention will be held in Peoria the second Tuesday in Jan- uary, 1892. MEXICAN WAR WETERANS, The State Association of the Veterans of the Mexican War held a two days’ session here this week. The purpose of the convention was to prepare a memorial, to be presented to the Legislature, asking that the sum of $20,000 be appropriated forthe erection of a monument to the soldiers who were killed during the Mexican War. The proposed mon- ument as designed is to be surmounted by a statue of Gen. John J. Hardin of the First Illinois Regiment, who was killed at the battle of Byena Vista. The monument is also to have inscribed upon it the names of the soldiers killed in that battle. It is proposed to place the monument upon thé State-house grounds in this city. A committee of twelve was appointed to present the memorial to the House of Representatives and the Senate. The following resolutions, presented by the committee appointed for that purpose, were adopted: Resolved, That justice and merit require that Mex- ican war veterans and their widows shonld be placed on an equality as National pensioners with the vet- erans and their widows of the late war, who now re- ceive a pension of $12 a month or more agoording to their disability by proper proof. Resolved, That its the sense of this State Associa- tion, that our Senatbrs and Representatives in Con- gress, should at the earliest possible date remedy the injustice of the pension laws which now deprive Mex- ican war veterans and their widows of the privilege of the late dependent pension laws. Resolved, That the Legitstature of Illinois, now in session, is requested to adopt joint resolutions re- questing the Illinots Senators and Representatives in Congress to use their votes and influe to secure such legislation as, will place all. pensioners of the Mexican war on an equality as to amount of pension with the pensioners of all other American wars. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions be placed upon the desks of all members of the General Assembly of Illinois now in session, and also be mailed to our Senators and Representatives in Con- gress now in session. Other business having been disposed of, the convention adjourned to meetat Mount Ver- non the second Wednesday and Thursday of August, 1891. ASTOUNDING EXTRAVAGANCE. When some of the facts in regard tothe ex- linois under Republican rule are laid before the public the unenlightened portion of that party will not be surprised that the manage- ment of affairs drifts into the hands of the Democrats. Gen. Pavey, Auditor of Public Accoufits, has just issued his biennial report up to Oct. 1, 1890. Afewfigures will indicate how matters are conducted when a corrupt party is in power for a series of years. These are some of the items: Amount of warrants drawn for all ears purposes for two years. $ 9,825,510 00 n of State ernment from , 1890 to Ju 1, 1891. . 2,489,764 09 Agegregate of taxes for 1888 ........ , „470, Aggregate of taxes tor 1888. Wei 28.228.328 88 t i e penses of maintaining the government of - a a ele eal * The complete music of will be given to every Sunday Post-Dispatch. known as te encampment, was dispensed | with last summer. There are fourteen pages of the report giv- ing items 1 in maintaining the so- called militia of the State, some of which are as follows: Onelivery firm for horses and transportation, $1,082.60, and another firm $1,000: for bread for the troops“ for one ‘‘encampment,’’ $879.15; for ‘‘hhandling public property,“ one of the things the soldiers are supposed to be taught, $164.85; eggs for one encampment, $185.J0; butter, $718.02; washingtyedticks, $195; meat, | $3,442; vegetables, $256.85; baking powder, $2.15; milk, $870; electric light, $235; repairing tents, $415; the Adjutant-General traveling expenses while on business’’ with his pocket full of passes, $185.90, etc. etc. The report is a book of 850. pages, and in every department shows up about the same kind of disgraceful expenditure of the peo- ple’s money. STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. The Illinois State Board of Agriculture will meet here next Thursday, the 29th, to agree on a location for holding the American Fat Stock Show for 1891, and to reconsider the date of holding the show, which was fixed at the recent meeting for Nov. 4-14, but which has since, been found to conflict with the dates of several annual meetings of the live stock associations. 1 NEW CORPORATIONS. Articles of incorporation have been filed in the office of the Secretary of State and certifi- cates of organization issued to the following: Morning Star Mining Co. of East St. Louis, capital stock, $500,000; incorporators, W. Q. Seawell, G. W. Chase and Horatio Wells. Charles Tiedemann Milling Co. of O' Fallon, St. Clair County, capital stock, $50,000; in- corporators, Jennie Tiedemann, Ernst Tiede- mann and Hector Neuhoff. Imperial Tea Oo. of Belleville, III., capital stock, $10,000; incorporators, Herbert Howell, Christina M. Zowell and Edward T. Steel. The Eva Milling & Mining Co. of East St. Louis, capital stock, $3,000,000; incorporators, Jacob C. Straus, Leopold Frauth and Philip Constain. NEWS NOTES FROM COLLINSVILLE. ——— Interesting Social, Personal and Business Gossip—Public Improvements. CoLLINS VILLE, III., Jan. 24.—The Enterprise Fire Co. held a meeting last eveningand committees weré appointed to make arrange- ments for a social hop to be given Feb. 4. Rev. Mr. Bonner of the M. E. Church has returned from Carlyle, where he went on business for the church. Mrs. Stumpf, who has been quite il, is im- proving. The pupils of Webster School are making preparations for a dramatic entertainment to be given soon for the benefit of their library, which is constantly being increased. Rev. J. G. Wright of Greenville holds serv- Ices at Christ Church, this city, to-day. Council, No. 901, A. * ball ing, given by Caseyville 74, U. 0. L. of H., and St. Clair Lodge, WITH THE cf 1 [ANCE OF THE AIRIES Ce bet" A rn 3 by the OSwALD F. MoHR. This beautiful Mazurka will bring exclamations of delight from anyone who hears it. this charming polka, pub- lished by Kunkel Bros., and worth 60 cents at retail, Rays of sunshine lighten up our lives, and through music we have many of them. The Dance of the Fairies“ will help to do this. Be sure to get it by putting your wants in the next To country want advertisers it will be mailed on receipt of a prepaid want advertisement. Dance With the Fairies Sunday, Feb. 1. SHAPES OF THE BACTERIA. Odd Forms They Take and How They Multiply So Alarmingly. The name bacillus (a little rod), like the similar name bacterium, is commonly ap- plied to the rod-shaped forms of a group of minute plants which botanists know by the title ‘‘Schizomycetes,’’ translated by Ger- man naturalists as spaltpiize ( says Prof. Ray Lankester in Pal fers tothe mode of multiplication of these little rods. They attain a certain length and then divide across into two. Each half grows to the size of the parent and then simil. larly divides, and soon as long as food and other conditions of their life are ie One species (that common in old hay) hag been observed to divide in this way every half hour, a rate which gives in twenty-four hourg more than 800,000,000,000,000 of individual rods as the offspring of one parent rod. Some idea may de formed of their small- ness by examining the drawing, and reflecting that, if a drawing of a wel- grown man were made tothe same scale of Charm Y our Friends 5 N oe * 5 7 + 1 See 2 ok * * — ee * 4, « W . & * = * 1 8 * 2 * 2 a 2 * * 7 3 VV ant Advertiser J In the Next Sunday Post-Dispatch. * * 4 * N — 4 0 4 1 eats ee 1 7 mates
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3 gh 1 . = 8 atte : n ie 555 cae . oe e 1 OMe rr. r eR ras . Gi BS ee 8 . % <2 0 * Nin * 22 Se Bm - _ N re Sg CEs ee SR ARENA OF SPORT. Base Ball Reviving and a Hot Chase for Players Begun. ECHOES OF THE RECENT DEMPSEY-FITZ- SIMMONS BATTLE STILL CURRENT. A Brilliant Season of the National Game Promised—The New Agreement — Pen Picture ofthe New Zealand Pugilist— He is a Target for Challenges—Bicycle News—General Sporting. CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 24.—Buck Ewing's silence since the Chicago Lake story, which -Geclared that Dan Richardson willingly met Spalding, Day and Anson in the New York suburbs last summer, show him up badly. He knows that he was trapped and the New York players never knew how deeply Ewing was wound in with the National League people until one or two of Dan Richardson’s close friends learned from Dan how Ewing had sat for two hours and told Spalding, Day and Anson all that was going on so far as he knew. The fact that Ewing was a National Leaguer all the summer, and Dan Richard- son and others were afraid to denounce him on account of his power with both the Na- tional League and Talcott & Co. Isitany wonder that the latter first weakened and that, believing Buck’s were stories told for wrecking purposes? They still insist that other clubs were doing business before New York. Buck swore to me in midsummer that Philadelphia was trying to sell out to the Na- tional League, when he knew he was either mistaken or false. There is yet some hidden history behind the New York Players’ Club business of 1890 which may be cleared up and cause trouble later on. The Cleveland League management holds none of the foolish schemes credited to it by the newspapers. It wili get the best availa- ble men, and President Robinson expects to be paid for his work against the Brotherhood with the best on the market. Threé men are being sought now. They are Catcher Mack and Fielder Hoy of last year’s Buffalos and Fielder Wilmot of the Chicagos. If these men are landed and then the pick of the old 1890 teams taken from Cleveland will be represented on the field in 1891. The roster will read about this way: pitchers, Beatin, Young and two other pitchers not yet settled upon; catchers, Zimmerman, Mack; infield, Virtue, Striker, McKean, Tebeau; outfield, Davis, Wilmot, Hoy, Radford. Among the possibilities too, are Delahanty, Clark, Maddock and McGill. The local officials declare that salaries must come down and that they hope to keep them down permanently by means of an equal di- vision of the gate receipts, which plan will be offered and supported by the Cleveland Clubatthe spring meeting of the League. This is also believed by the local club to be a panacea for the abuses of the sales system, which came out of the necessity for selling and the ability to purchase, and which grew out of the unequal chances for earning money under the old system. WHAT CLEVELAND WANTS. It is hardly probable ‘that Cleveland will get what it wants because of the plea onthe part of the richer clubs that they bore sucha heavy part of the Players’ League attack. Yet Cleveland claims, with justice, that it stood more in proportion than any League clubs and should be given a chance to get back the $65,000 or more which will be in- vested in base ball here before the season of 1891 begins. No one has told the story of Pete Brown- ing’s exhibition of horse sense in signing with the Cleveland club. I picked out Pete as a reforming possibility,knowing how badly he had been used in Louisville, and wired Johnson to go and get him. Secretary Cole- man knew Peta They had been boys to- gether. He went to Louisville, happened to run into Pete, andafter greétings explained that he had come to see his father. ‘‘That’s allright about your father,’’ quoth Pete, but 1 know Mr. Johnson wants Pete. Then they dickered over terms. Pete’s price was $2,800, and from it he wouldn't budge. Profits and the liberal Givision thereof and prize money were pictured to him. Sete wants $2,800, and if he gets it Mr. Johnson can have all profits and prize money, was his reply. So he signed a regular contract, witha side un- derstanding that his $400a month was guar- anteed, a proviso not needed in Cleveland’s case. His salary was to be forfeited if he tasted intoxicants, which he Sever did, and of his $2,800 Browning saved at least $ $2,000, and with right treatment is never likely to drink again. AS TO CINCINNATI. Brush of Indianapolis may acquire a legal claim to the Cincinnati franchise through some of those notes and with the consent of the parties who madethe purchase of the club. Howelsecan he do? The courts will decide that in the future it does not seem reasonable to any man that aknot of base Dall operators should get together and turn over to an outsider a piece of property owned and held by a man representing parties who paid $40,000 for it. My base ball interests are in the hands of C. A. Price and F. B. Rob- inson,’’ said Johnson last Sunday. ‘‘If they can do what I have. not been able to do, all well and good. But if not, Ishall hold the Players’ League people responsible, under the agreement, for my losses, and there’ll be more gate re- ceipts tied up next season in Ohio and Penn slyvania, where I own real estate, than has has ever been tied up before.’’ That’s how the matter stands with the Players’ League— on the verge of legal death, and only Johnson unsatisfied. The agreement is specific enough. Underone of its clauses the Chi- cago sale and Brooklyn consolidation could have been stopped. It says: And it is fur- ther mutually understood and agreed that the parties hereto shall not and will not in any manner or way seek to separate itself from said League, or to any way do any act or thing hostile thereto.’’ But I rather think and hope that Messrs. Prince and Robinson will be able to satisfy both the League and Johnson. He may get some money out through the Cincinnati club, where he clearly has a legal right, and if he can he will retire from base ball forever. en his pretty park here will be cleared way. John Ward is going to Europe this month, his plans goasthey lay. He intends to go om England round the French and Spanish pasts, and down the Mediterranean Sea 0 Naples, returning in time for the championship season, for Ward will captain the Brocklyns of 1891. The latter statement is a surety. Ward’s principal reason for going there is that he will not be thrown in with Glasscock and Ewing, for both of whom he has no love. This is known, though John himself is reticent about the cause. A HIGH-PRICED TEAM. As it looks to-day the Cineinnat! team will be the dearestinthe National League of 189). Ten men with a salary list of 882, 300 are signed already. They are: Holliday, $3,000; Fore- man, $3,200; McPhee, $4,000; Mullane, $3,500; Reilly, $3,500; Duryea, $3,500; Rhines, $3,600; Latham, 88, 500; Harrington, $2,500; Mara, Bee, . If the National League people get hold the club the idea is to release the men and under the new National League agreement re-sign them ata reduction in each Case, for no other League team in 1891, unless itbe one with several long-term contract 4 men, will have a salary list of $35,000, and the com. vaguely agreed upon, is between $25,000 NE 380,000. There is one first-class out- and inflelder and the old Buffalo men would improve the team. If Cleveland releases Stricker he would be a great find for short fleid and Hoy might be assigned to Cincinnati by the League, though Anson and New York want him. | Anson said to me last Sunday: ‘‘Sofaras I am concerned the fightis over. No man will ever hear any slur for his 1890 work and fail- ure from me. Hanlon is hard after Haddock and Wise for the Pittsburg Cub and without much chance, F. H. BRUNNELL. A TIGHT MONOPOLY. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—Every follower of base ball is anxious to see how the new national agreement will operate. It appears to be an instrument that centralizes the entire power of government in a National Board, consist- ing of three members with votes and a chair- . man and a secretary without votes. If this body is really as autocratic as it appears to be the new national agreemement is one of the most beautiful devices that could be conceived for the purpose of establishing and perpetuating a base ball monopoly. It is en- tirely too early, however, to judge the effect of the new departure upon the various inter: ests of the game. Many persons think they foresee init many hardships for the player. To me it does not seem to possess enough po- tency to depose the player beyond the limits of the old agreement. Merit will succeed on the ball field just the same as it will in other pursuits. Men who can play ball and are capable of making advantageous terms for themselves wiil get as much salary in 1891 as they did in 1889. Therefore, the question of salary rests large- ly with the player himself. There are feat- ures of the new National agreement which could be harshly criticised, but as it is an ex- periment, and as there is a general desire on the part of everybody who loves the game to restore it to its former popularity, perhaps it will be just as well tolet the compact stand, at least for the present, without throwing obstacles in its way. PARCELING THE SPOILS. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—Messrs. A. L. Spalding and John B. Day of the National League and Talcott and Robinson of the Players’ League met in Judge Bowen’s office to day to perfect plarfs for the coming season. It was decided to incorporate a new club under the laws of the State of New Jersey, with a capital of $250,000. Judge Bowen was instructed tc drawthe papers at once. The matter of selecting players was dis- cussed and Messrs. Day and Talcott were ap- pointed a committee of two to arrange with the players who were to be retained and also to make arrangements as to grounds to play on. A request was received from the Brook lyn (limited) Association that Ward should be released to them. This request was unani- mously agreed toand Ward will captain the Limited team next year. THE INDOOR GAME. Pat Tebeau’s team again defeated the All- St. Louis Clubin the second game of indoor base ball last evening at Armory Hall. There wasa fair-sized audience present, and the game created a good deal of enthusiasm. The players showed the result of continued prac- tice and their general playing wasa big im- provement over the initial effort. Paul Mc- Sweeney’s pitching, Kinsella’s first base play, Kleiber’s and Munyan’s catching, and the third base playing of Davisand Stewart, were the best features ofthe contest. The score was as follows: TEBEAU’S TRAM. Total 2 Mesweeney, p 1 Kleibes, c 2 Kinsella, 1b. 2 Morrisse’ „2b. 1, Woodlock, ss 3 Peterson, r. f. 3 Stewart. 3b 0 3 Maloney. c. . 0 Ricks, I. 5 2⁰ Total BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. The St. Louis Browns Board of Directors will meet next Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at President Von der Ahe’s office, 2809 North Grand avenue. Important business will be transacted. A full meeting is requested. KILRAIN AT QUINCY. Quincy, III., Jan. 24.—Pugilist Jake Kilrain passed through the city to-day en route from Chicago to San Francisco, where he will go into active training for his fight with Godfrey next March. ALL Sr. LOUIS. 3 58 No Domo” — cf a 2 — ese, b 8 Ilses — ae 12 —1 THE RING. FITZSIMMONS IN ACTION AND IN REPOSE—POINTS ON PUGILISM. NEw YorK. Jan. 24.—Although the fight be- tween Long Bob Fitzsimmons and Jack Dempsey took place nearly two weeks ago, men who interest themselves in this kind of sport are still talking about the New Zea- lander’s wonderful reach and the ex-middle- weight champion’s gameness. It was a one-sided battle from the very start. After the second round, both Jack McAuliffe and Gus Tuthill then whom no men were more confident of Demp- sey’s success, abandoned all hopes and made the best of the situation. Dempsey saw his conqueror for the first time ten minutes before the hostilities began, and hecarefully sized him up. Jack never imagined that he would have a walk over, but he hardly ex- pected to meet a giant, although he had heard all sorts of stories regarding the New Zealander’s wonderful powers. After the first three minutes of sparring Dempsey was confident of taking the lion's share of the purse and he told his seconds so, But another round con- vinced Jack that he had scarcely a ghostof a chance to win the battle. After the fight Fitzsimmons was as lively as a kitten, and he certainly looked fresh enough to goon for a couple of hours. Inhis ‘‘store’’ clothes he looks like a country yokel. ‘‘He’s just the kind of a man who would be picked out for a mark in a crowd,’’ said Jim Wakely, describ- ing the big stranger. ‘‘If he happened to jostle you when you were in a bad mood, it’s ten to one, that after looking at him, you’d punch him on general principles. What a mistake a fellow would make by following his own judgment in a case like this!’’ And Wakely is right. Fitz looks less like a pugilist out of the ring than any man in the business, but ready for action he is fierce enough in appearance, That he is unaccustomed to the ways of po- lite society is shown by an incident which happened at Jim Corbett’s benefit the night after the big battle. Fitz, decked out in new clothes, a plug hat, light tan-colored gloves, patent leather boots and awhite satin cravat, watched the proceedings intent- ly from a seat above the ring. The boots which he purchased at Jimmy Carroll’s suggestion seemed to shrink after he left the store and they an- noyed him not a little. After the first bout he carefully removetl his gloves and pulled off the troublesome foot gear. He held them by the straps until after the show was over and then put themon, apparently oblivious of the fact that he had committed an unpardon- able breach of etiquette. FOR GLORY AND GREENBACKS. NEW YORK, Jan. 24.—The following special was received at the Police Gazette office to- day, dated Sydney, New South Wales: Jim Hall, the middle-weight champion, is going to America to fight Bob Fitzsimmons in one of the athletic clubs. Hall stands 5 feet 11% inches in height and weighs ten stone 13 pounds (153 pounds). He has a big record and has been defeated only twice—by Sullivan and Fitzsimmons. His backer will accompany him. Billy Murphy and George Dawson are to fight for $600 and the Police Gazette championship belt next month. After the battle Murphy will leave for America. GODFREY IN COLORADO. . DENVER, Colo., Jan. 24.—Geo. Godfrey, the colored heavy-weight pugilist of Boston, was in Denver to-day, on his way to San Fran- cisco, where he will fight Kilrain in March before the California Athletic Club. He has about twenty pounds of superfluous flesh to work off,and will enter the ring at 170 pounds. He says he is confident of whipping Kilrain. TO PREVENT PRIZE-FIGHTING. St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 2#4.—A move made in the State Senate to-day indicates that prize- fighting will soon be a thing of the past Minnesota. It was in the shape a bill by Senator repr. sentative of the of ot. St. Paul, and makes counters, a een and the conveyance of challenges misdemeanors in the eyes of the law, The athletic clubs of St. Paul and Minne- apolis are quaking in their boots, as it is practically certain that the bill will pass the Granger Legislature in spite of anything that the clubs can do. ‘ ATHLETICS. THE AMATEUR BOXING AND WRESTLING TOURNA- _ MENT—GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE RACE, The classification of weights of the coming boxing and wrestling tournament is being ac- cepted in the East as a move inthe right direction, and is referredto as the Meyers elassincationꝰ in Eastern sporting journals, Mr. John C. Meyers having been the first to mtroduce them in an open competition and maintain that the old classification of feather- weight, light-weight, middle-weight and heavy-weight was incorrect. As the weights are now arranged, the limit is ten pounds, give or take, where formerly it ranged from fifteen to twenty- one pounds or more. George Baptiste will be in the 150 to 160- pound class, instead of the heavy-weight class, which he has always entered hereto- fore. George Parsons, one of the most scientific sparrers that ever worea glove, will be in the 120- pound class. The entry blanks for the tournament are now out and ean be had by applying at the gymnasium office of Ed Eagle, superin- tendent, or of John C. Meyers 316 North Fourth street. Photographs of all the most prominent competitors will be on view at quite a num- ber of prominent places a week in advance. The Chicago talent will be down in full force to carry off the trophies. They may possibly meet with more brawn and science this time than they did at the last competition. Inthe last tournament the style, catch-as-catch- can, gave them considerable advantage, as the St. Louis boys had been training Greco- Roman style almost exclusively. This tour- nament being Graeceo-Roman the tables will now be turned, andthe home talent should come out in the lead. The tournament will be of a very superior order. Thetalent that is to represent St. Louis has improved not a little since last winter, and will, no doubt, give the visiting champions a little more work thanthey will be able todo. Several good men have sprung into prominence and will be sure to surprise a few of the local men. S. W. Bottfield of the Excelsior Rowing Club is at present training at the ‘‘Gym’’ for the 140 ta 150- pound class in wrestling. ANOTHER GO-AS-YOU-PLEASE RACE. The go-as-you-please contest to be given under the auspices of the M. A. A., C. at the Natatorium Feb. 5, 6and 7 is creating consid- erable interest in athletic circles. A large number of entries have already been re- ‘ceived, and the probability is that there will be at least thirty starters. A number of in- tending competitors are now training atthe Natatorium, Prof. Clark having placed it at the disposal of all who wish to take advan- tage of it. The event isa novel one for ama- teurs, and is bound to prove intensely inter- esting. Entries must be mailed to Post-office box 363 or be made in person to John C. Meyers, 316 North Fourth street. WILL JOIN THE ATHLETIC UNION. The Missouri Gymnasium and Athletic Club have made application for admission into the Amateur Athletic Union. By the proposed consolidation with the Missouri Amateur Athletic Club and the St. Louis Cycling Club into one large body and with the positive assurance of grounds for theirown exclusive use for athletic purposes, the Missouri Gym- nasium and Athletic Club will be one of the strongest athletic organizations in the West. The directory, com- posed of well-known business and professional men are hard workers, meeting twice a week and they are supported by enthusiastic members. They have secured as members some of the best business men who may be seen daily exercising. The dues will not be raised with the additional ground facilities. The conditions under which a man can become a member are that he must be an owner of one share of the capital stock of the gymnasium at $10, which is salable, and $1 per month dues in advance. ATHLETIC NOTES. An attempt will be made by the lady mem- bers of the St. Louis Cycling Club to intro- duce ladies’ classes into the Missouri Gym- nasium, after the example of the Ladies’ Berkley Athletic Club of the East. The grounds will be specially prepared for tennis and other games in which ladies may take part, aside from the track for bicycle and tricycle purposes. Two afternoons in the week have been set apart in the gymnasium for the exclusive use of ladies and children. Arrangements are made for tht cyclists to leave their wheels inthe rear of the gymna- sium building on Olive street, opposite the Post-office. The Swiss National Turner Society, since they are making their home inthe historical Central Turner Hall, on Tenth street, near Market, report an unexpected increase in membership. .Over one hundred children, both boys and girls, attend the instructions during the day, led by W. H. Feldman, for- merly instructor of the South St.Louis Turner Society. The men’s classes have also as- sumed large proportions, and during the past week the senior class has been formed by gen- tlemen over 35 years of e. These classes are known as Baerenriegs' wherever there exist turner societies. Classes of this kind have also been formed recently at the Con- cordia Turner Society with forty-six mem- bers and at the St. Louis Turner Society with thirty-two members. The M. A. A. C. are first in the fleld with a new venture in amateur athletics—the go-as- you- please contests. The boys are all earnestly training for the go-as-you-please to be given by the M.A. A. C., which promises to be a very successful event, The list of entries for the go- as - you - please is already very large and among them appear the well-Known names of Leacock, Hunn, Gaines, Wieneke, Byrnes, McBride and Nolan, THE WHEEL. ADVANTAGES OF THE STEEL STEED TO ALL CLASSES—BICYCLE NEWS OF ALL KINDS. It is a peculiar fact that the bicycle is treated with indifference by thousands of persons to whom it is almosta necessity, yet they are not conscious of the want, just as the railroad and telegraph which are now a necessity to the commercial and pleasure-seeking world were not realized to be needed before their adoption. Seldom, indeed, isa wheelman found who owns @ good machine and has acquired per- fect control over it who is not an enthusiast. Many persons owning horses let them stand Idle, and through preference mount the rub- ber-shod steed; others use bicycles alto- gether, thereby saving the expense and trouble of keeping a horse. Hundreds of wheelmen are constantly touring through the country, making mile after mile one con- tinuous stretch of delightful and invig- orating exercise, stopping at places of in- terest and lingering at will over scenes and landscapes particularly attractive. Thou- sands of leading business men use bicycles in traveling to and from their residences and places of business. Physicians use them in making professional calls, in fact, in some sections where their practicability ‘has been demonstrated they are used by all classes, both richand poor. These few facts prove that the bicycle is of much greater practical value than non-riders suppose, and is not at all tiresome or monotonous. Somo people suppose that unusual activity is essential to 4 learner’s success. This is a mistake. Any or woman who has the use of the lower ms can acquire the art in a few hours’ time. A bicycle can be used with sajety and comfort on any road over whicha buggy can run. no food,no groom, com little attention, is always ready and since fhe introduction of the Safety is be- ing putto extensive use by many persons past the middle age of life. As for the prac- tical value of ’cycling, cycles are used to Geliver re ong ee and other cities itis found to any considerable to thorities of the National Capital also recently gave a substantial order to a manufacturer for a number of bicycles to be used in the Postal Department. The constant striv- ing for lighter and better running machines has led to wonderful improvements in the construction of wheels and the high speed of twenty miles per hour has been attained by racing men over a smooth road. As for its relation to health, littlecan be said. Any one who can walk up stairs or climb the most gentle elevation can cycle. There is practically no effort required and Dr. Richardson’s estimate that a mile on foot or three on horseback is more fatiguing than six ona bicycle is hardly an exaggeration. Indeed, with the recent unparalleled ad- vances in the construction of cushion and pneumatic tires as well as spring forks to ab- sorb vibration and reduce it to the minimum, one might say that on good roads a mile on foot or three on an easy horse would fatigue one more than nine or ten on a first-class cycle. From thirty-five to forty-five pounds is a fair average for the weight of a cycle and no great effort is needed to propel such ma- chines along even the roughest ahd hillitest | roads. CYCLING CHAT No runs are called for to-day. An electric tricycle is being experimented with at Freeport, III. The annual meet of the Missouri division will be held in Carthage, July 3, 4 and 5. A. E. Pattison of Boston paid the city a short visit last Tuesday. He reports cycling booming everywhere. Five hundred patents on tires and tire con- struction have been taken out atthe Patent- office in London, Otto Ludwig leads in the Missouri’s pool tournament with A. M. Lewis a close second. Last night’s games were very interesting, T. A. Edge, the well-known London racing man, is trying to arrange a team of English men to visit America during the coming season. Missouri now has 462 L. A. W. members. Of the three applicants for membership published in last week’s Bulletin, one E. L. Morgan, resides ia St. Louis. It is said that 300 wheels, chiefly safeties, were sold in New Orleans during the holi- dasy, and on the day following Christmas the asphalt streets were crowded with new riders. Wallle Wright is the first member of the Missouris to decide upon a new mount and he is kept very busy showing the ma- chine to a host of admiring friends. Highlandville, Mass. has a new bicycle club called the Union Bicycle Club. It has at pres- ent a membership of, thirty and is rapidly growing. Many new “clubs are in process of formation elsewhere, The semi-annual meeting of the board of officers of the Missouri Division, L. A.W.,will be held at the Missouris’ club-house, Satur- day, Feb. 7, at 8 p. m., sharp. A great amount of important business will be trans- acted. A new tire will be exhibited at the Stanley show which will have a diameter of four or five inches, but the walls will be just one- fourth of an inch thick, The total number of machines exhibited will be 1,050. Last Sunday afternoon the Missouris lis- tened to an address on club topics by a prom- ment member ofthe club, and were after- wards entertained by a numbsr of songs. by by V. P. Bing and a recitation by Wallie Wright. Three European cycling tours have been or- ganized for the year of 1891. The Elwell, the Clarence Smith, leaving July 29, and the O. 8. Bunnell party who propose startingearly in May. The Elwell tour leaves New York on June 7. All members of the Missour! Bicyle Club are requested to be at the club house at 2 p. m. to-day to listen to a discussion of the uniform question. Samples of cloth will be shown and a vote taken as to what shall be adopted Refreshments will be provided. Detroit appears to be unanimously accepted with favor as the scene of the next League meet, and expressions of satisfaction over visiting the city comes from all parts of the country, provided that the dates are changed in order not to conflict with other meetings, as wellas give sufficient time in which to run off the district championship races. Representative Garner reports that the arrangements for making this year’s meet of the Missouri division at Carthage a big suc; cessare wellunder way,and the subscrip- tions to the entertainment fund are very sat- isfactory to date. The racing programme will include a number of championship events which in addition to the many runs and tours will make the visitors’ stay very pieasant. A Belfast (Ireland) inventor claims to have another good thing inthe shape of a self- fastening pneumatic tire, which does not necessitate flaps or cement ta hold it onto the rim, asthe canvas covering is woven in such a peculiar way that the action of inflat - ing the tire makes it cling to the rim and makes its tearing off an impossibility. A professional six days’ race will begin at the Colosseum, Omaha, Jan. 26. Racing will be conducted three hours each day, and will be for the eighteen hours’ championship. An even $1,000 will be divided among the four men finishing in numerical order, divided into 45, 30, 15 and 10 percent. Should the winner break the world’s record, 304% miles, anextra $100 and great fame will be his. The entries thus far include Gerwing of of Denver, Reading, the Omaha soldier; Mar- tin of Chicago, Shill of Omaha, Ashinger of Oklahoma and Prince of Denver. The last named expresses the opinion that Gerwing should win first prize. FOOT-BALL. GAME BETWEEN THE SHAMROCKS- AND THE BLUE BELLS TO-DAY—STANDING OF THE CLUBS. Commencing at 3p. m. this afternoon at Broadway Park, East St. Louis, the Sham- rocks and Blue Bells will meet for the last game of their series. This game will most undoubtedly be one ofthe most determined struggles for supremacy ever witnessed ona ball field in this city, as the result of this game will abaut decide the winner of the championship. The two teams will be placed as follows: SHAMROCKS. BLUE — No Robinson „ Mayberry Fin C. e McFadden Geraghty ynne FOOT-BALL LEAGUE STANDIN Pahoa — standing of the clubs to date is as fol- W. L. D. Av. Blue Bells. 7 1 900 750 Shamrocks ........ ane! Kensin 636 454 250 000 Olympics........ M.A. A. GAME THIS MORNING. At Compton Avenue Park this morning at 9:30 o’clock the M. A. A. C., Jrs., play the Cycle Club. CYCLE CLUB. Nane Tivy Todd Miltord Goal. Backs. Shes coos Wachter ne Halt Backs. J. Wieneke.. Shell nn Cox NATIONAL AMATEUR ORGANIZATIONS IN cox - FERENCE—MINOR EVENTS. NEw Tonk, Jan. 24,—The expense will be debated by the Conference Commit- tees of the three National Amateur organiza- tions next Friday. The indications are that the committees will strike ahappy is to define clearly and limitation of expenses nmr gtd paid by amateur organizations for the promotion of amateur sport. The decide on medium the legitimate training and travelling ex- agree to that the National bodies will appoint joint arbitration committee, w commit tee will adjudicate upon all dtful points that may arise from time totime in the en- forcement of whatever joint laws may be de- cided upon by the Oonference Com- mittees of the three big national asso- clations. It would be an extremely unwise move if the conference committees were to be too strict in their definition of what constitutes illegitimate expenses, The committees should bear in mind that ama teur athletic organizations are —— ; principally for the promotion of amateur sport, and such being the case, it will have tobe conceded that they cannot promote sport in a more effective way than by paying penses of amateur members. WIMMING TOURNAMENT. | NEw York, Jan. 24.—The art of swimming is universally acknowledged to be one of the most useful and bracing exercises any person. canindulge in. Many lives have been lost when a few strokes might have turned a sad calamity intoa mere amusing mishap. An enthusiastic poet sings of the subject in in the following few lines: To swim with ease, and confidence, and grace In every country should have acknowledged place Of recognition. And, by law decreed, Be taught as freely as we're taught to read, Forming a part of education’s rule In every college and in every school. There is every facility in the arena of Madi- son Square Garden for nearly all other athletes to exhibit their skill and do battle for that most coveted of all honors, a cham- pionship. There have been competitions in foot-ball, lacrosse and athletics; why notin swimming? Water polo is meeting with favor at the New York and Manhattan Clubs. This interesting game, when displayed by teams who thoroughly understand the rules, affords no little excitement. The game is sure to become popular. So are swimming fetes in the near future. Not many years ago it was very difficult to induce any city in England to sanction the use of the public baths one night per year for aclub to holdafete. But they were so well patronized and swelled the income so much that to-day they are freely encouraged and promoted. A tank can be built in the center of the arena of Madison Square Garden, 75 by 36 feet and 6 feet in depth, with a portable floor, and with good management an entertainment could be pro- vided which would be instructive and enter- taining PISTOL PRACTICE. Summerfield won the medal at the regular weekly shoot of the St. Louis Pistol Club. In the shoot off between him and Bauer the former scored 119 out of a possible 120. Ap- pended are the scores on 1%-inch bull’s eye, distance 12% yards: — Pemmeg heres. eccene 5 Qe FRG ib choc ctccicodcscdcosecescsdved o«Goceces TEXAS FARMERS. A Number of Reforms Suggested by the Cook County Alliance. GAINESVILLE, Tex., Jan. 24.—The Cooke County Farmers’ Alliance adjourned to-day after a session of three days in this city. There were present a large number of dele- gates, among them being many of the lead- ing farmers of the county. The delegates present represented a membership of 2,500 voters, being more than half of the voting population of the county. A great deal of important business to the local order was consummated, such as formulating plans for buying agricultural machinery, cotton bag- ging and other supplies through agencies and exchanges of the order. A number of resolutions of public interest were passed,among them being the Ocala (Fla.) resolutions; also demanding the pass- ing of a State law punishing counterfeiters of any kind of machinery or other work as coun- terfeiters of money are punished; that the State constitution be amended, fixing the rate of interest not greater than 6 per cent; that State convicts be worked inside the peni- tentiary walls and not hired out to railroads and other corporations, and that county con- victs be worked on the county public roads; that the Legislature make provisions at once for the establishing of factories in the penitentiaries for the manufactire of cotton bagging, twine and farm machinery of ail kinds. They demand also thatthe State publish a uniform system of school books to be used in the free schools of Texas and that these books be furnished to the people at cost of pubblicaton and that the scholastic ages be from 6 to years instead of 7 to 16 years as is now the law. They entera vigorous protest against the State appropriating any money to aid in Texas having an exhibit atthe World’s Fair, to be held in Chicago in 19893 and demand that the Legislature do not make an appropriation for that purpose. A FAMILY OF FREAKS. Seven Monstrosities Living Under One Roof in Michigan. ADRIAN, Mich., Jan. 24.—The family of Al- bert Ross of Munson, this county, possesses features enough to start dime museum freaks. The oldest boy has thirteen toes and an equal number of fingers. The next boy can not speak unless he thrashes his arms and legs about like a wind-mill. The third son is deaf and dumb and a wonder- ful contortionist. The eldest girl is hunchbacked anda remarkably fast talker. The second daughter has a two-inch red birthmark of bright scarlet around her neck and each wrist. The twins, 8 months old, are queer. The boy weighs forty pounds and has a head of hair like a brush heap, while the twin sister is as bald asa billiard ball. Both cannot laugh or cry at the same time. When one laughs the other cries. The girl hasa little voice, while the boy’s is a deep bass and can be heard in the road. The family is well to do. A World’s Fair Officer to Resign. CHICAGO, III., Jan. 24.—President Lyman J. Gage of the World’s Columbian Exposition will retire from his office April 1. Mr. Gage has firmly concluded to take sucha step, and this morning expressed himself positively on his. intention. I have made up my mind.“ he said, ‘‘to retire from, all active work in connection with the fair at the next election of officers, which takes place in April, and nothing can induce me to accept a renomination. I can not continue to give the office the time its duties require.“ No Drug Trust Possible. CurcaGco, II., Jan. 24.—Wholesale drug- gists are of the opinion that the telegraphed story of the formation of Drug Trust is non- sensical and without foundation. It is an utter impossibility,’’ said Mr. Stevenson of the firm of Robert Stevenson & Co. to-day. There is too wide a range of materials which go to make up the drug trade to make the scheme practicable or possible. A Successful Revivalist: § ._ MOUNT VERNON, III., Jan. 24.—A very guc - cessful revival meeting has been in progress for the past two weeks at the Christian Church in this city. ae church, 3 and the meetings Struck for Extra Pay. ‘conducted by 5 J. 8. Rose Curcaco, III., Jan. 24.—One thousand em- | ployes of the Link Belt & Foundry Co, went Geng: M hey me” The a wet Sella putes silk satin Y., BRIGHT STEEL WHEELS. AN OVERCHARGED BLAST DENT AT MARISSA. The Testimony Taken By Coroner Woods and Mine Inspector Leogi Exonerates the Mine Owners of All Blame—R. A. Slater’s Case—Belleville News. Coroner Woods, in conducting the inquests over the remains of the miners fatally in- jured at the Marissa Mine, Thursday, made it a point to solicit information in regard to the manner of the explosion and its cause. In this he had the aid of Thomas Lloyd of Rentchle rStation, Mine Inspector of st. Clair County, who is a miner of many years’ ex- perience and has been at the scene of almost every kind of underground accident. Having in mind the great diversity of opinion and theory as to the cause of the Marissa disaster, and knowing of the official investigations of Coroner Woods a Post-DISPATCH «reporter sought out that official yesterday and secured all the information obtainable concerning the explosion. The Coroner has the testi- mony of four persons whose statements have more or less important bearing on the case in question. He has also the testimony of oth- ers, but that of the four witnesses alluded to embrace alls the im- portant facts. Their statements were taken in writing by the Coroner and are signed by each in his own hand. David Jones and J. I. Massie, employed in mines adjacent to the O. K. pit, gave testi- mony directly bearing upon the cause of the explosion. Jones is a practical miner and Superintend- ent of the Marrissa Coal Co's mine. He heard the report of the explosion and hastened to the O. K. pit, arriving in time to see the in- jured miners being hoisted from the shaft. Afterwards he descended in the cage and made an examination of the room where the explosion had taken place. To the Coroner he said that after making the investigation he was satisfied that powder had done the fatal work. Wm. Harris, a miner, had fired a blast to dislodge the coalin his room. In preparing for the blast he thought Harris had put in an over- charge of powder. When the blast was made it had force enough to shatter the bank of coal and throw fire out in the open room. In this way the fine coal dust was § ignited and carried a flame to the powder kegs, which were placed ata distance that under ordin-. ary circumstances would have been safe. Massie, who is the superintendent of the White Oak mine adjoining the O. K., had formed the same opinion of the occurrence. He stated to the Coroner that he could cor- roborate the evidence of Jones, and said par- ticularly that he thought the blast fired by Harris to have been over-charged with pow- der. The testimony of these two experienced miners, who gave it astheir opinion that a flame had been carried from the point where the blast was made to the powder kegs by means of burning coal dust, illustrates only one of the many strange ways in which dis- aster may be precipitated in a coal mine. William Church,a miner employed in the O. K. pit, was another witness who made an interesting statement. His testimony was to this effect: He was in the mine when the ex- plosion occurred, working at a point some distance from Harris’ room. A ringing sensation in his ears informed him that an explosion had occurred somewhere in the mine. He was so deafened that he did not hear a distinct report. Later he saw Harris and was told by him of the axplosion. Har- ris said a blast fired by him was the cause of the explosion. He had ‘‘tamped up the blast’’ the night previous, The tamping had blown out and he had recharged the blast, putting in, as he said, two anda half large charges of powder.’’ Church thought the charge was ‘‘extra large’’ and had no doubt that the explosion was caused by it. In passing through the mine Church said he found the air good until he got to Harris“ room, and encountered no gas except at the point ‘where the explosion occurred. Isaac Johnson of St. Louis, Secretary of the company operating the O. K. mine, testified that the air in the rooms when he got to the bottom of the shaft a short time after the accident was what would be considered good. There can be no doubt of the reliability ofthe testimony of these men, and if itis true the mine operators can not be accused of neglect or in any way blamed for the acci- dent. It appears that the explosion is trace- able tothe overcharging of a blast by miner Harris, and whether he was guilty of care- lessness or simply of a natural mistake is open to conjecture, EAST Sr. LOUIS NEWS. Yesterday afternoon Justice Bunyan ren- dered a decision in the case of R. A. Slater, which was taken under advisement by him the day previous. Slater had been arrested on the charge of embezzling $390.04 belonging | tothe Consolidated Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and when he was arraigned for prelimi- nary examination on Friday his counsel made the defense that the crime had not been committed in St. Clair County. When Justice Bunyan gave his decision yesterday and or- dered the prisener’s release, . Prosecuting Attorney Neustadt was on hand with another warrant and caused Slater to be rearrested. Ex-Deputy Sheriff D. D. Anthony of East St. Louis, while traveling in the South re- cently, had his right leg severely injured in a railway accident. Hehas been under treat- ment in East St. Louis since his return, and yesterday had a surgical operation aes to eradicate the effects of the injury. operation was performed by Dr. Hodgen Lie St. Louis and Dr. rr a fractured bone from nan and John H. Norris are the mat Teanga “He ren 4 ay N a by om 94 E pee he oo ee 0 # * — 3 N 85 gt 2 THE REAL CAUSE OF THE MINE ACCT: | 2 No. BREE ’ Ba ae The capital is stated ‘to be} BABY CARRIACES, Style No. 0—MOORISH —— upholsterin lined with “ . sk in finest ao a. pen AN — mesa. Regular price, reed body Istered si h, I, lined, lace n — 3.8 selling p A g Fa eee $11.50 le No. 40—NEAT fag sae reed body, upholstered in merican damask, plush lace edge; regular price, zu „ sateen — with 00 — * * 56. 25 E. O. MEACHAM ARMS CO., 306 2 308 M. FOURTH ST. Sc CIGAR Try H. W. O. fora Dime. Association held a business meeting yester- day. They decided that the next annual fair be held in September, beginning on the Ist and closing the sth. Samuel C. Smiley was elected President of the Association; John Kloes, Vice-President; August Barthel, Secretary ; Joseph Fuess, Treasurer; William Winkelman, General Superintendent, and F. C. Knoebel, Ticket Superintendent. Gottlieb Harter brought sultin the Circuit Court yesterday against the Valley Steel Co. for $6,000 damages. Plaintiff claims that while at work recently at thecompany’s plant in Belleville he was severely burned by molten metal. Adam Stock, an old and well-known German citizen of Mascoutah, died there yesterday at the age of 75 years. A marriage license was issued yesterday to Charles Haas and Lizzie Pfingston of Stookey. The Georgetown Turnverein will give a masquerade ball next Saturday evening. Residents of Shiloh Valley Township have petitioned for a post-office at the Air Line crossing. A pension has been awarded Anton Thomas of Belleville, a veteran of the civil war. * Fryrr per cent on money invested in Den- verside in six —— MAJ. BURST’S MISSION . ‘Settling Race Differences in the Louisiana Grand Army Ranks. NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 24.—Maj]. J. W. Burst of Sycamore, III., Inspector -General of the Grand Army of the Republic, left here yesterday after a pleasant visit of over a week. His mission was to settle the differ- ences in the Grand Army ranks in Louisiana, Commander Alger authorized the installation of coloted posts and the Grand Encampment approved the action, but the Department Commander elected by the white posts was recognized. This left the differences as un- settled as before, and Maj. Burst’s mission was peace. Several conferences between Maj. Burst and representatives of both sides were held, but no agreement reached, and the Inspector-General left to make his report to headquarters. There is no suggestion of what this report will be. Several plans were advanced. A strong element of the white posts favored separate departments for white and colored veterans, Others opposed this idea on the ground of farther trouble that would arise on account of the question of repre- sentation to the national body and other matters. Asecond element favored leaving the matter to adjust itself, asthe colored posts have been officially recognized. They claimed that the colored posts did of desire to take control, as charged, forced to do so by the other side. The ‘ane posts are now in power, and can continue at the head of affairs,as past commanders can vote at department meetings, giving the ‘white posts the majority for some time to come. All that is needed is for the past com- manders to take interest in the department and be present at the encampments. There the matter rests, and Maj. Burst’s report ig awaited with interest, Bur a lot in Denverside. J. T. McCasland, 822 Olive.