St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 16, 1897
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In class and form they were superior to the others and neither had a sufficient impost to in- terfere with his performance if he was fit. Macy was the favorite because of his re- cent performances at Memphis, but {t was an open secret that many turfmen who saw on Assignee last year hoped to repeat the |] both the Schorr colt and the Bennett geld- Be _ “ ‘ p\ ‘ ' j pom H\e — XS —* ee (4 > ee | FE a ing run at Montgomery Park this spring thought the latter had the better chance. It was also known that the owner of the speedy son of Volante and Imported Laurel thought well enough of him to bring But- tons Garner here from Louisville to ride him, and it was believed that the boy might repeat the good ride he made on Typhoon in the Kentucky Derby. Ulysses, Nimrod and Dare II. also had friends who figured out that each of these had a chance. There was a tip out on Harry Duke too, but only the unthinking heeded it. Sir Dilke and Our Bishop were never con- sidered except by the wildest of long shot players. Harry McCouch was scratched. At 4:30 o’clock the saddling bell rang for the big race. The betting ring was crowded and the books had more than they could do. Some of them refusel to take bets of less sums than $5, and hundreds of men eager to speculate never reached the man on the box. To the casual observer it seemed as though all the money was going in on Laureate, but it was noticeable that most of the heavier bettors fancied the Schorr colt. The opening odds were: Macy, 8 to 6; Laureate, 8 to 1; Ulysses, 7 to 2; Nimrod, 7 to 2; Dare II., 7 to 1; Harry Duke, 10 to Ae Our Bishop and Sir Dilke, 2% to 1, and 40 to 1 if you asked It. | There seemed to be a concerted and oh Us GOING TO THE RACES. unanimous pounding on Laureate. The | Bennett book gave the prevailing odds, but the Memphis Club book, managed by Lou Powers, Bennett’s old partner, kept a degree below the others and this en- couraged the admirers of Laureate. In a few minutes the odds were down to 2 to 1, with Macy at 7 to 5, and the others prac- tically unchanged except Dare II., who had been hammered from sevens to fives. The dollar books flew a kite on Macy. They took all the Laureate money they could get and dodged bets on the favorite. They made good money on the race. The horses paraded before the grandstand in the following order: Laureate, Dare II., Harry Duke, Ulysses, Nimrod, Sir Dilke, Macy, Our Bishop. They were cheered col- lectively, but the grandstand did not seem té enthuse over any individual horse, Macy looked big and strong. He was a trifle high in flesh, but it is a peculiarity of the Hindoos to carry a good deal of beef. Another family trait is that they get ready for work early in the season, Little T. Burns looked like a gnat on the brown colt, He kept his mount well back out of the way of the others, and was careful not to ex- cite him. Laureate had the pole and stood like a horse of bronze. His jockey, Garner, dis- mounted after the one false start to fix his girth. The Bennett horse took it kindly and his backers were encouraged by his excel- lent behavior at the post. Ulysses made trouble. He plunged and kicked at everything tn reach and, it is said, injured Harry Duke badly. When the starting gate wads sprung first Harry Duke and Sir Dilke were left. The others were recalled, and after a contro- versy with Macy the fleld was sent away in a straggling line. Macy was out infront with Our Bishop a length behind, lapped by Sir Dilke, Nim- rod fourth, Ulyssses fifth, Laureate sixth and four lengths back, Harry Duke seventh and Dare II. practically left at the post. Macy was never in trouble. Ulysses set out to catch him and was third at the quar- ter, with Sir Dilke a head to the good and Nimrod fourth by five open lengths, Our Bishop was fighting for fifth place with Laureate, Harry Duke was seventh and Dare II, last, but gaining ground rapidly. At the half Macy was three lengths in front of Ulysses, who had @ neck the best of Harry Duke, Nimrod was fourth, Our Bishop fifth, Laureate sixth, Sir Dilke sev- enth, with Dare II. on his sgddle skirts. Macy was swinging his head four lengths ahead of Ulysses at the three-quarter pole; Nimrod was two lengths back. Harry Duke was fourth, Laureate fifth, Our Bishop sixth, Dare Il. seventh and Sir Diike last. As they came into the stretch ty still had his lead and was running ¢ Ulysses and Nimrod were whipping and ureate was looking for an opening. + II, had fought hie way te Aith plsce, Afide maxing TURKEY STRUTS THE SULTAN IS NO LONGER + VERY SICK MAN, POWERS MUCH CONCERNED. Resumption of Fighting by the Greeks in Epirus Is Regarded as Foolish. | fi a > LONDON, May 15.—The Sultan's reply te the note of the Ambassadors at Constanti- nople, offering mediation, saying he would be ready to discuss the matter after the Turkish festival, which ends on Sunday night. justifies the fear that the Powers have drawn a gen! out of the war that will not be easy to get back. Abdul Hamid’s an- swer is coo] almost to the nt of inso- lence, It Is that of a sovercigh with a pow- erful army behind him, and is disposed te treat the Powers cavilierly. Articles published in the sem!-offictal press of the continent show that the increase if the prestige of the Sultan is the chief con- cern of European cabinets, and that the prospects of an effective enforcement or @ genera! regime for the Turkish empire are thereby relegated to the very distant future, The Journal des Debats declares that the result of the war has been to place Turkey in a position she has not held for the past half century, adding: “‘Her tremendous mill- struggle against Greece requiz done to refute the allegation, tude and to demonstrate to : own subjects and to those of the | States and to the great Powers that Turkey is able to hold her own against other dan- gers than a war with Greece,” The British, Russian and Austrian news papers echo these remarke and it is gen- erally felt that this fact will have to be reckoned with in the negotiations of con- dition of peace. In the meanwhile the postponement of the Sultan’s reply until after the great festival is interpreted as meaning that he intends” his army shall continue its victorious ad- vance until every strategic point on the Othrys mountain range is in the hands of the Turks, and that only then will Edhem Pasha receive orders to stop fighting. The resumption of fighting by the Greeks \in Epirus is regarded as a fooilsh and only furnishes Turkey with a plausible mo- FINISH OF THE INAUGURAL. a | up nearly half a furlong. The others were out of it. The finish was tame. Macy galloped in a length and a half ahead of Ulyssés who was six lengths In front of Nimrod, Laureate was six lengths back, pulled up, and eight lengths ahead of Dare II. who was lapped by Our Bishop and Harry Duke. The time posted was 1:40%, but the exact time was 1:40 1-5. The track record is 1:40, made by Assignee last year. Macy wag never extended during the race, If Dare IJ. had got off even with him he would have had to stretch his neck and there would be a new record at the Fair Grounds, Macy is a brown colt, 3 years old, by Hindoo—Alga. He is bred for both speed and endurance, and with good luck he should prove a valuable handicap horse, His owner, J. W. Schorr, ts a Memphis brewer and owns a half interest in Algol. OTHER EVENTS. Two Favorites Won d They Were Ridden by ner. The day opened with an upset and a growl. The latter came from those who had bet on Dan Huger. When the horses flashed past the stand the cry went up that Huger had won and several hundred per- eons clung tenderly to bits of pasteboards that entitled them to twelve times as mucn money as they~had put up, for this was the opening price on Garner's mount. Those who bet on him did so principally because “Buttons” was up, for it was well known he would do his utmost*to land the first event at the Fair Grounds meet. However, the judges saw the finish in a different light, and Robair was hung up, a winner by a nose, It was one of the closest finishes ever recorded at the Fair Grounds. The time for this seven furlongs event was 1:30, not fast, considering the pace made in subsequent events. Before the horses went to the post in the second race there was & great play on Nep- per, who was backed down to 6 to 6. Howitzer also came in for « share, but not much money was put up on Dr. Coop, al- though with Turbiville up he looked Iike a good thing to the knowing ones. The talent was still inclined to follow Garner's mount, and it was remarked that In all races the winner of the St. Louls Derby had a liberal following, no matter what horse he bestrode. As the horses went to the post there was a tip given out on Col- lars and Cuffs, and ea number of persons sought pestedoarde, which pore the bi ‘ta 5h egy iW eee > ‘ Se ss es ee ey a ee — i EES ERS ES OS Bae 3 ae? oe ts ee ee? es ] h | crative odds of 8 tol But Collars and Cuffs went the way of all “‘good things,” and so for that matter did Nepper, the favorite, Turbiville winning easily on Dr. Coop and enriching several of his follow- ers, who had secured the price of 8 to 1 to win. The time of this race, :56, showed the track to be fast, some said lightning fast. In the third race Garner redeemed his prestige and landed Charm an easy win- ner, after the Bennett mare had been backed down to 8 to 6 and out, Pelleas, well played for place at 3 to 1, landed second money and Charlie Christie came in third. The sensation of the day so far as the jockeys and the paddock men were con- cerned, occurred in this race, although the result did not become generally known un- til later in the day. T. Leigh had the mount on Horseshoe Tobacco and although the odds were 12 to 1 and 10 tol, a good deal of money was played on him. It was no- ticed during the race that Leigh was rid- ing listlessly and when the jockeys weighed in after the event Judge Joe Murphy called the boy who had brought in Tobacco a bad eleventh before him and questioned him about his riding. The answers were far from eatisfactory and Jockey Leigh was set down indefinitely. Another horse that made a poor showing in this race was Hano Belle. The next event on the card was the In- augural, which ts described elsewhere. - In the fifth race Garner again redeemed himself, landing Dr. Walmsiey a winner, after his price had been backed down from 56 to 2 to 1 to 2 and out. Harry McCouch, who was considered a good thing early in the day, because he had been scratched for the Inaugural, came in second. But half the persons who had witnessed the Inaugural were present when the last CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO. THE WEATHER FORECAST. FAIR AND WARMER. increasing south morning; warmer, Missourt—Fair in the cloudiness in the afternoon; winds. Illinole—Failr, warmer; north winds, becoming | goath. Arvaness—Fair te the morsing: @Goeodiness ta the aftethecs, wermer; lacressing wv — ne J » ~ . “ er 4 Bod , eR; + ¥ o> ee | tive for refusing an armistice, It also hin- ders the progress of the pe@ce negotia- tions. j The chancelleries are also occupied with / the difficult problem of how Greece will pay the war indemnity which Turkey seems certain to demand. M. Delyannis, the former Greek Premier, in his newspa- per sanguinely argues that Greece cannot be expected to pay an indemnity because the Turks “declared war officially without provocation.” : This view of the question fs not shared here and an International Commission to administer the finances of Greece on the lines of the similar Turkish commission le mooted. The Greek commission, would, ft is proposed, sit at Athens and take over the Greek customs for the purpose of the Greek debt and possibly for the war in- demnity. Spectal to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK. May 16.—A special cable te the Evening Post from London, says: There is very patent uneasiness here ef the Sultan's dallying over the powers’ pro- posal for an armistice. The Government ore gans, like the Times and Standard, alter- nately plead with and threaten Abdul, for getful of the indictment thus brought against the fair play of the powers. They remind him that but for Europe's action in surrounding the Balkans and Crete with @ cordon of safety, the war might have ended very differently, while at other times they hold out strange hbpes of what the Stand- ard to-day calls a really reformed and re- established Turkey. if only the Sultan fol- lows Europe's dictates. Punch depicts England's fears this week when {t represents the Sultan springing from bis couch, throwing sway his crutc’, and exciaiming defiantly: “Do 1 look like a sick man?’ Now, this rehabilitation of the Sultas question, pretty w men seem agreed yielded so complacently now atiffen Europe against the Sultan's extravagant demands general idea ts that a war indemnity of ce a 7 a gt 2 & P =" =e we et *3 a Bs oi ae 2 a e t e 4 PRICE FIVE CENTS,” md as oe * Ae “2 IND GOBBLES, # a tary effort is largely in excess of what the f . = : a ee ipa ? air 0 ge NGS h Ae heey Gha : oe te ee a oe ‘
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Rte prereset IE PERM TTT Of en ee ae aa a oe oo oo" fn any responsible English journal. As for the indemnity, the suggest-on is half se- riously made that the hundred English mem- bers of Parliament, who sent the famous telegram of encouragement to King George, many of whom are wealthy men, should start a national gubscription for Greece. NOTE TO THE POWERS. Greece Prefers Complaints Ag«einst the Turks, ATHENS, May 15.—The Government has addressed a note to the Ministers of the powers saying that the Turks, by fortify- ing Griboro ar. responsible for the opera- tions at Epirus. - The Government in its note to the powers gays the Porte is inducing small vessels to commit piracy upon the Greek ships. A second batch of troops has been recalled from Crete, and it is announced the third and last will soon be withdrawn. he aides to the Crown Prince recalled from Thessaly upon their arrival at Piraeus were received with tronical cheers. In Friday's battle at Phillppadia 6509 men were killed and twenty-elght officers wounded. It is reported here the loss of prestige on the part of France at Constantinople and German influence there is caustng consider- able anger. Denied by the Porte. CONSTANTINOPLE, ish Government declares there fn the report that four thousand Mecedon- fan insurgents (have captured a pass form- ing a part of the principal line of communi- cation of the Turkish army, that they are advancing towards Elassona and are pre- paring to unite their forces with the bands under Davel!l, Seermas and other Macedon- fan chiefs. According to the Porte all these etatements are absolutely without founda- tion. oe Se MACY WON THE INAUGURAL. ——E CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. event was run, a selling race, distance one mile and twenty yards. There was some lively betting on Marquise, who it was judged should win on form, and her price wae finally § to 5, although Don Fulano, Secretary Robert Aull, who has had multi- tudinious cares these last few days. He was delighted yesterday afternoon at the attendance, but shook his head dubiously when he looked at the betting ring. “I fear the down town rooms wil! hurt us,” he sad. “But it cannot well be helped this year.” To John Hackmeister, clerk of the scales, much is due for the smoothness with which everything was conducted. Prior to the opening day he had charge of the books and also arranged with owners and trainers as regards stables and quarters. His acquaint- ance with the horses and the men who ac- company them enabled him to so expedite the vast amount of business, which came with a rush yesterday morning, that there Was not the least delay. rounded up a busy fortnight’s work tor | through the two pool alleys, All Saturday afternoon the alleys between Sixth and Seventh and Seventh and Bighth, between Pine and Olive streets, were crowded with slipshod humanity. Even the bootblacks retired in disgust before the overwhelming riff-raff. Walsh's room in the rear of the Van Studdiford was the rallying point for that region, but countless tin horn bookmakers had set up blackboards in “shacks,”” and each was crying out his odds and writing investments of 10 cents. Dick Roche’s old place had been cut up into a dozen little booths, and Walsh's dome-surmounted “hall” had _ scores of blackboards ‘“‘to let.” The crowds that filled these places was a Joe Murphy as presiding judge starts out with the promise of doing as well as last season, and he bids fair to become one of, the most popular judges in the country.| His action in suspending T. Leigh for his ride on Horseshoe Tobacco was generally commended. There were many who be- lieved Dan Huger won the first event, but the judges were of course in a better posi- tion to determine. Then again. in the Inaugural, some watches timed the race as 1:40, and one man made it 1:39%. It was thought Murphy might have stretched a point and allowed Macy to at least equal the performance of. Assignee in the Inaugural] last year. But when the Schorr representative flashed by the stand the judge’s watch clicked at ex- actly 1:401-5. and as only auarters of a second are recorded, the tiie was made 1:44, May 15.—The Turk- | is no truth | the boys, but the starts as a rule were as / good as ever seen and there wag no tire- at 3 to 5, the favorite, carried considerable money. The race was won easily by Celtic Bard im 1:439%. and the few who backed the geld- ing got 9 to 1 for their money, and in some instances a better price. The results: First race, seven furlongs, for 3-year- olds—Robair 97 pounds (P. Campbell), 6 to 1 and 3 to 1, first: Dan Huger 112 (Garner), 6 to 1 and 3 to 1, second; Sea Robber 117 (T. Murphy), 4 to 5, third. Courtesy, Com- modore and Briar Wood also ran. Time, 1:30. Second race, for maiden two-year-olds, four and a balf. furlongs—Dr. Coop 108 pounds (Tubiville), 8 to 1, and 3 to 1, first; Nepper 108 (Garner), 6 to 5, and 1 to 2, sec- ond; Howitzer 108 (C. Slaughter), 5 to 1, third. Bouquet, Afa, Calvin, Ben Bruce, Cake Walk, Celia B. Balance All, Hurdler, The Madam and Cuff and Collars also ran. Time, :56, Third race, selling, five and a half fur- longs, for three-year-olds and upwards— Charm 105 pounds (Garner), 3 to 5 and out, first: Pelleas 107 (Hinkley), 8 to 1, and 3 tol, second; Charlie Christie 92 (T. Burns), 3 to 1, third. Oella, Remember Me, Hano Belle, Horse- shoe Tobacco,- Astolfina, Disturbance and Budget also ran. Time, 1:08, Fourth race, Inaugural handicap, sweep- stakes for 3-year-olds and upwards, purse $2,Q00, of which $1,500 to winner, one mile— Macy 88& pounds (T. Burns), 8 to 5 and 3 to 5, first; Ulysses 96 (C. Slaughter), 7 to 2 and 6 5, second; Nimrod 98 (J. Matthews) 12 to 1, third. Laureate, Sir Dilke, Dare II., Harry Duke and Our Bishop also ran. Time, 1:40. Fifth race, six furlongs for 3-year-olds and upward—Dr. Walmsley 100 pounds (Garner), 1 to 2 and out, first; Harry McCouch 109 (Turbiville, 5 to 2 and 1 to 2, second, May Galop, Fairy Queen and Hush aiso ran, Time, 1:14%. Sixth race, selling, mile and twenty yards —Celtic Bard 101 pounds (Webster), 9 to 1 and 8 to 5, first; Marquise 105 (T. Murphy), 8 to Sand 1to2, second; Don Tulano 108 (War- ren), 3 to 56, third. Fasig, Royal Choice, Revenue, Jde O'’Scott and Black Silk also ran. Time, 1:43. WITH THE BOOKIES. A Tame Day in the Ring Due to Down- town: Rooms. There were eleven books on the ground and, although they did a good business, it was by no means a rusning one. There Was never a time when a man could not place his money without a etruggle with other eager bettors, and as a whole the ring was agtame affair. It was easily seen that this end of the eport was affected by the down-town pool- rooms and there was much talk thar those who did open at the grounds acted in the interest of those outside by offering puor odds. George C. Bennett nad the concession, but he did not realize much thereby. One of the most familiar figures in the ring was Barney Schreiber, who urrived from the West at 12:30 and at once seiticd down to business. It was expected that some one would open a morning book, but such was not the case and the only play was just before @ach race was to be run, Of course, thé heaviest betiing was on the Inaugural and Laureate was at once made the favorite Macy remained at $3 to 1 and there wag a great deal bet on the Schorr representative, so much that the books did not quit winner on the race. Harry Luke had quite a little following, his Price having been backed 20 to 1 in the day book down town to 7 to 1 at the track. Many persons believed the son of the Duke of Montrose would capture the purse, but the accident at the post, when he was hitched by Ulysses, facts of which were not Generally known till later, prevented his do- ing the mile even within the money. There was not much money, comparatively speak- ing, bet on Ulysses. In the first race there was a dump on! Bea Robber and a good many lost on Dan Ruger. Robair was fairly wel! played, but the ring quit a winner. In the second race Nepper fell by the way- side, and as the colt was wel! played the books again made a light harvest. Charm in the third aided the talent to re- coup, and Dr. Walmsley did the same in the fifth. Marquise, by running second in the last threw the talent down again. and there was not much money on Celtic Bard. On the whole it was a siow day in the ring, and no heavy bets were made. The down-town rooms hurt the Fair Grounds even more than had been expected, and it is believed that on Monday, with no big stake event as a drawing card, there wil! hardly be enough business for three book- makers. —_— \Macklin....... 'T’. Murphy.... iT. Burns 182 18p2 1894 1S)45 1896 1897 ‘Helter Skelter Service Dist. —— l Value. i Time. | Track. Owner. 1 | $8,000 |E. Corrigan. 1 ‘La Masney Bros, 1 Kendal! Stables. ¥3 ; J. GQ. rown U0, 1:40 Fast. 2.3 ic. Cc. | 1:404% | Fast. | 2,000 |Schorr & Son, | 2.500) ' —_—-—- = a week and the condition could not have | been improved upon. THE SOCIAL FEATURE. Some of the Ladies Who Turned Out in Fine Raiment, The ladies were out tn full foree in their newest gowns and hats, and made a most) attractive picture of the grand stand, the Club-house galleries and the lawn. Most of the boxes were taken, but the cold wind finally drove the occupants down to the galleries of the club, Among those who had boxes were Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Rumsey and daughter, Miss Evadne Rum- sey. Mrs. Rumsey wore a dark blue tailor- made gown, braided in black; Miss Rumsey a cheviot with a dash of red. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clark had a box party. Mrs, Clark’s gown of black bro- cade, with black and white lace. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Turner and Mrs. Duncafi Joy occupied a box; Mrs. Turner gowned in black and white and Mrs. Joy in dark blue, Mrs. James Green was gowned in black, ne had with her her daughter, Miss Mabel reen. Mrs. Rolla Wells had a party of friends in her box, as did also the Noelkers. In the gallery Mrs. O,. E. Forster, Mrs. A. C. Cassidy and Mrs. Cullen Battle chap- eroned Miss Clive Rhodes, Miss Lucille Overstolz and the Misses Sanford; Mrs. Cassidy wore a beautiful gown of green novelty cloth, with girdle of gold lace over silk and a full yoke in front defined with black velvet rosettes. Her hat was of nov- elty braid trimmed with a wreath of grecn leaves and currants; parasol ‘to mateh. Mrs. Forster’s gown Was of several shades of lavender in large checks, over lavender silk, with bolero filled in with black and white lace; hat and parasol car- rying the shades of lavender and black and white. Miss Overstolz wore one of the new shades of red, with an exquisite poppy hat. Miss Virginie Sanford’s gown was a stvlish combination of black and red. Miss Irene Sanford, tan with green rib- bons. Mrs. Cullen Battle’s gown was a lovely combination in purple. Miss Clyde Rhoades wore a tailor-made gown of cheviot, with gold-broidered vest and collar. Mrs. Moses Rumsey and daughters were on the lawn. Mrs. Rumsey wore black, with silver passamenterie and lace, and the young ladies wore tailor-made gowns. Mrs. Charles Van Studdiford was very pretty, wearing a large, picturesque hat of butter straw, with black and white plumes, She was with Mrs. Julius Walsh, wo was chaperoning her pretty nieces, Misses Marie and Sallie Walsh, all of them in handsome spring toilets, with flower hats. A group of handsome women on the lawn who attracted attention was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Zach Tinker, Mr. and Mrs. M. Limberg, Mrs. Giannini and Mrs. Faust. They all wore charming spring gowns, with large garden hats, garianded with roses. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Vest were the center of a pleasant circle, Mrs. Vest looking beaut!ful in a light morning toilet of violet and white, Mrs. Orthwein and her daughter, Miss Alice Orthwein, were with friends in the gallery. Miss Orthwein wore a symphony in violets, her hat garlanded with the sweet little flower, and her shoulder cape made entirely of violets, Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Calvert and party were in the gallery. Mrs. Calvert looked very handsome in a gown of black and white, and a large hat, trimmed with black plumes. Dr. and Mrs, J. C. F. Delaney and Miss Sophie Sloan were of the box parties. Mrs. John Thomson and Mrs. Valle Rey- burn and Mrs. Robert Kern were with a party of friends. Mr. Henry Conrades and his sister en- ol a the races from the club house gal- eries. Mrs, Gus Frank was gowned in tan chev- fot, with a dash of red. Miss Grace Frank aay ane of’ the new stylish combinations n red. ' Mrs. Marmaduke was with a party of friends in the gallers. Miss Moyer and Mrs. Burton, gowned in cheviots of tailor make, arrived in time for the Inaugural. Mr. and Mrs. John Ockerson, with a large party of friends, were on the lawn. Entries for Monday. First race, s!x furlongs, selling— Queen Mozart 93} Lady Cordell........ Harrie Floyd 3} Dazimoor f ee Mh, «cc ceene ot 9318S ddubia Unole Pat........... 98\Jim Head Botanic ....... ovaet Revenue .......++0--. 109 Second race, six furlongs, selling— Bob Clancy 95!Maid of Honor Princess Nyanza.. %\ Metaire Charlie Christy.... 97/Hinda Gilad Eyes.......... 104;\Charles P 100} four and a half furlongs, 2- Third race, vearolds— SA TL ca ches chanta 5'Collars and Cuffs..198 Lough Mask........ 'Vivat Rex 103 Cake Walk 16 | Bertha Utiger 100| Paulineen 105 | Alveriam 100, Empress Josephine.110 | St. 103;Peter McCue 113 | Fourth race, one mile, purse— | Argonault 84) Linda Sea Robber 2 vt! are odeeceéuneel Helen H. Gardner. %/ Ulysses ....... ee The Ghost . 101) Fifth race, six furlongs, selling— WOCUPODS 0ccseccecs Si High Test Robair 109| Nicholas Couronne @’Or 109! Neutral Damogles ...... ¢.. 109, mata race, seven-cighths of a mile, 3-year- olds— ORS TPs ccs ce ckacdc 100; Remember 0) : ( Nannie L's Sister..1 ueen Safie Amarea 1 eer Roneseene IN THE POOLROOMS. “Pikers’”’ and “Busted Sports’’ Found Entertainment in the City. The opening of the races has given every impetus to the pool rooms. The big bet- ting was transferred to the track, and the bookmakers were out there bright da - ly, but if anybody believes that the. book es ‘Meeting of the Bt. Louis Jockey Club yISer > Be ab tn Bate ay ic 4 pap hs geo eas vile element {n addition was represented. It was the motliest crowd in Christendom, It is not enough that Rrolaski and Fisher, on one alley, or that Tom Walsh and Hank Wiier, Jimmy Carr, Dore Silver and Sam Adler on the other, should defy the law and public decency, but all these sub-let their assumed privileges to others. Yesterday tn the pool alleys there were perhaps a score of “tin horns,’’ ag they call them out West—cheap, nasty little bookies, who hire space from such men as Walsh and Brolaski, and set up 10-cent shops. These were the stands that caught the negro crap-shooters, and the messenger boys. One of these particularly caught the eye of a Post-Dispatch reporter. He was a man with a swell Derby hat, a light “top coat,’’ and board and chalk. His customers were low negroes. Smal! boys, cheap clerks and messegers, and a smattering of day la- borers from the Kinloch conduits He sweated and talked and begged the small investments. A gentleman who knew this occupant of the alleys, said he dined every night at the Planters, and that when he left the alley he dropped all his acquaintances therein. | Sol Stein’s pool room. at Seventh strest and Washington avenue, was only tolerably filled. Stein had taken the bulk of his bundle to the track, though he left enough to hold the interest of the Lindell Hotel porters and waiters and the small fry in that locality. It is said that one thing that made the down town pool rooms so popular was that the odds on Macy were much more liberal down town than on the track, This brought in everybody who had 50 cents to invest on a pool, and not enough money to pay his earfare and a grand-stand ticket. HIS HONOR DRANK FI2zZ. Mayor Ziegenhein Turns Down Lager for Champagne. Standing at a refreshment counter be- neath the grandstand at the Fair Grounds after the third race yesterday, were two men who formed a tableau vivant that would have caused much uplifting of hands by voters of the South Side could they have A’ cashier's | sample of Sozodont for 3c. P, 0. Box 247, New York City. HALL & RUCKEL, te Proprietors. LONDON — — ———— —_ NEW YORK _—--— ee practically abrogates the civil service aw s. In @ memorandum attached to the Dill 'Gov. Black says that he was reluctant to , disagrees with the. conclusions of the many | Wise and fair-minded men who opposed the measure. He adds: “The bill has also been savagely attacked by those who are neither wise nor fair minded. These attacks proceed from sources in which the publie long since ceased to con- fide. For this latter class I have no respect. It is composed mainly of the disappointed and unsuccessful, aided now and then by some decrepit figure who, having once en- joyed the rewards and betrayed the confi- dence of his party, is now anxious to eX- plain and justify that betrayal.” The Governor says further: “The people of this country recently wit- nessed the wholesale removal! of trusted of- ficials in Government employ and the wre of their places with favored friends of dit- ferent political faith, This maneuver was followed by putting the places thus filled under the protection of civil service rules. The outrage was nicknamed ‘Civil Service Reform,’ and has been praised and justified by every hysterical assailant of this bill. It was not reform, but rank party politics under a pretense meant to deceive.” MALLORY'S VIEWS. Florida’s New Senator Is a Free Sil- ver Man. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 16.—In a dispatch to a morning paper from Pensacola, F4., Stephen R. Mallory, who was e ected United States Senator yesterday, expressed his views on current questions as follows: “IT stand squarely on the Chicago plat- form, am in favor of the free coinage of sliver at the ratio of 16 to 1, and am de- cidedly in favor of giving the Supreme Court another chance to test the income tax. Corporations must be restricted as to their scope in the management of Affairs, and should be held rigidly to an account- ability.” The new Senator earnestly sympathizes with the Cubans. He has spoken freely on the subject many times, always having White of California, > Bryan and Sewa!'l Club of Jackson- ville will hold a big banquet after the Leg s- lature adjourns, at which Mallory, as one of the “original” silver men of the State, will be the principal guest. GRIST MILL EXPLODED. Four Men Were Killed and One Was Fatally Injured. GLASGOW, Ky., May 15.—As a result of a boiler explosion at Ward's saw and grist mill, two miles from Randolph, in Metcalf County, four’ men were kill outright, two others so injured that they will die and a young man badly scalded by steam. J. D. and T. Ward, the owners of the mill, and G. Brown, a white man, and Simon Kirkman, a negro, who were waiting for their turns with corn to be ground, were seen the picture. One of the men was his honor, the} Mayor: the other Judge Peabody. They | were drinking, of course, but it was not the amber-colored, foam-topped liquid that has been associated with Onkel Henry. No, it was something that fizzed and sparkled in the glass. The Mayor was im- bibing champagne, and an attentive bhar- keeper kept the glasses filled from a quart bottle, around the outside of which clus- tered dew-drops that bespoke the icy tem- perature of its contents. His honor and the judge were also eat- ing—not pate de fo!x gras, not Russian caviar, but common every-day sandwiches. They had each taken a bite from their respective pieces of bread with layers of ham between when they became involved in an argument. Ziegenhein held his luncheon in his left hand, the judge his in the right, and they waved their edibles as they ges- ticulated. Thus, for fully frve minutes the luncheon was interrupted. Finally the Judge remembered that he was hungry and fell to with a will and his honor followed suit. Then the glasses were filled again and when nothing more remained in the bottle they went above to see the great Inaugural. MR. AULL PROMOTED. Secretary of the Fair Association Made General Manager. The Board of Directors of the St. Louls Fair Association met yesterday afternoon arid promoted Robert Aull from secretary to first vice-president and general manager, He succeeds C, C. Maffitt, who resigned. Jos. A. Murphy, who is presiding judge of the present meeting, was elected secretary of the assoclation. No worthier recognition of the splendid work of Secretary Robert Aull could have been than his promotion to the first vice- presidency and general managership. He has done good work in his official capacity, and he is personally one of the most popu- lar officials ever identifled with the St. Louis Fair Association. Mr. Maffitt resigned because he owns a etable of horses and he does not consider it right for him to hold official position and run his horses on the track of the association with which he is officially identified, Judge Murphy brings to bear in the office of secretary experience of turf affairs gained through his newspaper work and judgeship and should prove a valuable man. POLICE INTERFERED. Tommy West and Paddy Purtell Not - Allowed to Finish. NEW YORK, May 15.—Tommy West of Zoston and Paddy Purtell of New York went into the ring at the Polo Athletic Club to-night to spar twenty rounds at catch weights West had all the better of the battle until the police interfered in the fifth round, after the men had boxed twenty minutes and four seconds. , The referee decided the bout “No con- f test.” Mollie ‘Latour. Special to the Post-Dispatch, HOT SPRINGS, Ark., May 15.—At the close of the bicycle tournament to-night the score stood as follows: Mollie Latour, 221% miles; Toddie Shaw, 221 miles; Nellie Hut- ton, 20 miles; Edna Latour, 214% miles. The bicyclists leave to-morrow afternoon for Little Rock, where they race next week, and the week following will race in Texar- ana. BLACK UPPERCUTS CLEVELAND. Signs a Civil Service Bill With a Quill Dipped in Vitriol. ALBANY, N. Y., May 15.—Gov. Black to- day signed the civil service bill prepared under his direction late in the Legislative instantly killed. Virgil Hundley was fatally hurt. George Ward, a son of Ward, had both legs broken and will probably die, and his brother, William Ward, was severely burned. Steamship Movements. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 15.—Sailed: Rhyneland, Liverpool. NEW YORK, May 15.—Arrived: Cam- pania, from Liverpool; St. Paul, from Southampton. LIVERPOOL, May 15.—Arrived: Lucania, New York; Sylvania, Boston. NEW YORK, May 15.—Arrived: Hekla, Copenhagen. Sailed: Cambrian, London; Schiedam, Amsterdam; La Bourgogne, Havre; Aller, Bremen; Amsterdam, Rotter- dam; Furnessia, Glasgow; Etruria, Liver- ool. PMOVILLE, May 15.—Arrived: Circassia, New York. LIVERPOOL, May 15.—Salled: Nomadic, New York, HAVRE, May 15.—Sailed: La Gascogne, New York. i SOUTHAMPTON, May 15.—Sailed: St. Paul, New York, REMEN, May 15.—Salled: Friedrich de Grosse, New York. Minister Draper Sails. NEW YORK, aay 15.—Gen. W. F. Draper the newly appointed Minister to Italy, sailed on La Bourgogne to-day. He was accom- panied by his wife and son, Had to Give Up. Prescriptions Failed but Hood's Sarsaparilla Cured. Creat Faith In the Merits of the One True Blood Purifier. Faith in» Hood’s Sarsaparilla, based either upon personal experience in the past or the experience of others described in the thousands of plain, simple, straight- forward testimonials that are published, leads these suffering with blood diseases to give this medicine a fair trial, and fur- ther opportunities to accomplish wonder- ful cures. Read the following: “Savannah, Ga., April 5, 1897. “CI. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.: , “Dear Sirs—My trouble began with a pain in my left thigh, which caused me much distress. I labored on for several months, when I had to give up, as the disease seemed to have taken full pos- session of me, and in a short time I was completely prostrated. I was told that my disease was rheumatism, Scrofula and Malaria but the prescriptions I tried did not ben- efit me. I remember having once used Hood’s Sarsaparilla for blood poisoning with good results and I determined to resort to it at this time. I bought six bottles of Hood’s Sarsaparilla ard four boxes of Hood's Pills and followed the directions. I am thankful to state that I am now entirely cured andam to-day as well as I ever was in my life. I have grea faith in Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills and am glad to make known their merits to others suffering 45 I was.” JAMES M. SUTHERLAND, 5S. W. cor. Whittaker and Jones Streets. session. It is claimed by mémbers of the Service Reform Association that the Price, WILL BE MADE MORE MEMORABLE ACTUALLY THAN FIRST WEEK. | Wagon loads of our purchases have just been delivered, overtaxing our room. We 2 turn these into cash. selves broadcast. Heré is how we will do it: LACES. Lot Black and Cream Silk Laces, 3 to 6 inches wide, all good patterns; worth up to 19c; Sale Price (yard) ‘ Lot Imitation Torchon Laces, al! perfact, fresh, new patterns; worth up to l0c 5¢ yard; Sale Price (yard 8 lots Fine Prench Valenciennes Laces, all widths, with insertions to match; Sale 24c, 34c and Sc yard 50 dozen Fine Chiffon Ruches, worth up to 65c; Sale Price (each) fee eee eeee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaaee eee eaeereeee SILKS! SILKS! Do not hesitate. these 5c Print Take advantage of rices, they can’t last long. oh FW OGMRF Ei nc csse. ne bene 4500 Ge Seer ane VC 85c Black Grog Graling......+. 7éc Printed Foulards.... $1.25 Black Satins...... $1.28 Light Ground Gros de Londre Taffetas 29c by das, ind cule ot 59c ** sere eeree @8 NOTION DEPARTIIENT. Stockinet Dress Shields; worth 7c (pair) ... ‘ Velveteen Skirt Binding, 5 a piece, 2 inches wide (piece) Leather Belts, in a large variety of étyles and colors (each) Pear]. Ball Buttons; worth 12%c and lic dozen (dozen) : LINEN DE?PARTMENT. 1 lot Extra Heavy Loom Damask Napkins, actual measure 19 inches; strictly all linen, and worth $1.50 dozen; be Sale Price (dozen) C 1 lot Extra Fine Full-Bleached All-Linen Napkins (Irish), would be a bargain at $1.50 dozen; Sale Price (dozen).,...... 1 lot Heavy All-Linen Loom Damask (Ger- man); 72 inches wide; same grade alwavs sold at 75c yard: 49 Sale Price (yard) gab ae Cc WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT. | 1 lot 68-inch Organdie (very fine), cannot be manufactured for the price we 3 ask for it; Sale Price (yard), Cc 1 lot Lace-Striped Mulls, never before of- fered for less than 18¢; 0 Sale Price (yard).............. evtéeneandar Cc 1 case Very Fine English Long Cloth, 12- yard pieces, well worth $1.25 per piece; Sale Price HOSIERY. Ladies’ Extra Quality Fast Black Seam- less Cotton Hose, with extra high spliced heels and double toes, and worth 15a; Sale price (pair) Ladies’ Fine Fast Black Full Regular Made Drop-Stitch \Cotton Hose, spliced heels and toes, and worth 25c; sale 15 OOD COIN os kngueendctecedach éaseeeetsa Paces e KNIT UNDERWEAR. Ladies’ Low Neck and Sleeveless Jerse 1 Ribbed Cotton Vests, with tape in nee and sleeves, white and ecru, and worth 17c; sale price (each)...... Children’s Low Neck and Sleeveless Vests, w:th crochet edge in neck and arms; sizes 1 to 6, and worth 10c; sale price (each)........ poccecdectccees GLOVES, B'g lot 2-clasp fine quality White Chamois | Gloves; regular price 9c, Salvage sale price (pair) Lot of Misses’ Colored Kid Gloves; BASEMENT SALESROOfSI. Splendid Staple and Fancy Styles Ginghams eas 34c Full standard quality Fancy Colors and New Blue Prints........ a xtra fine quality Zephyr ress Ginghams Lot very fine Bourette Dress Ginghams eeeee ef Lot Covert Effects Dress Ginghams, all worth 10c.......5 se++s 6 mceees Gottaas, special good quality, er sold under ’ slightiy wet....... = 34c 4-4 Lonsdale, soft finish, best Sc quality,has been wet, price only.......... 9-4 Rrown Sheetings, worth regularly lée as aprendis quality Corded Fancy Organdies, ail the new colorings 9 and effects, worth 18c eveccecesesacsens C 82-inch Linen Colored Lawns, a worth 10c, Sale Price............ 900 cesoucs Cc Lace Stripe American Organdies, Figured and Plain Dimi fes and Po'ka 9 Spots, worth 123i6c to lic, alb.......eceese $C Scotch Novelties, in all new colors and designs, worth Me. » & FERGUSON—On Saturday, May 15, at 7:30 p. m., John G. Ferguson, eleventh son 40c French Haircloth, 25 + 4 Such bargains are the chance of @ life> e. 2 4 ‘2 = Ss ea o of James and Anna Ferguson. ig t ee oyeee on Monday, Ta —— — « % invited to ; LAZAROVIC—At 4:30 @. m., May 16,3 Anna Lazarovic, wife of Morris &® rovic, of Kansas City, Mo, years. ee Funeral Sunday, May 16, tip Pohiman & Sommers | from s, 2125 Washington a LUDEWIG—Otto B. Ludewig, died at! John’s Hospital, May 18th, age@_. ¢ Interment took p crew. Immaculate Conception Bes e Cemetery May ——————- McDONNELL—On Friday, May ee ” 4 7” - « Py ee » Se a5 4 - he Re x ee pe ’ é ; hehe RR AE Poe ie el MAES > m wr } mt % Y —_- . AD igh, rae Soe, E ah “™ 4 5 nae Te Big lot of fine Mustin Gowns, trimmed with P a < to advertise oure must be beaten, eh
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= er” oy eee Se ee ee ee “ia . ee een lll A AA Sunday Mommy, —St. Zouis Post-Dispatch, —_‘Blay 18, 1887. 2 Fg l= = ea fig’ - ‘ 23.) 22265 Pc RES Hae, = ae Setar aS Tp he , ee 5 leeas ae . a , Tt See 4 5 oP ie oS Pe oy so ae Be ‘ ra ¢ Be i sas oS ‘ 7 i o a 4 ’ Pi pana oe Gi ' CAMPAIGN BEGUN. FLOW OF DEMOCRATIC ORATORY AT MACON. GOOD OPENING BY MR. LLOYD. Gov. Stone Turned Cleveland and the Trusts Over and Dockery and Richmond Also Spoke. Bpecial to the Post-Dispatch. MACON, Mo., May 15.—Hon. James T. Lioyd, the Democratic nominee for Con- gress, beginning at 2 o’clock, for forty min- utes this afternoon opened his canvass. fe made a sp/endid speech and made a most excellent impression and many friends out- gide of the regular Democratic party. Mr. Lloyd stated he was glad to meet Democrats and ready to assert himself. He conceded the honesty of the convictions of those entertaining different views, but gaid those who did not stand on the Chicago platform were wrong. It is as important for the Democrats to assert themselves now as ever before. Party leaders in the past have misguided the people. The people must act for them- selves. He was in favor of the people ruling and controlling the nation. The people, he said, made a mistake last year. Prosperity would have come had Bryan been elected. The depression in business was caused by . pernicious legislation. The party bosses had misguided the people, and their will had been carried out. Instead of prosperity, as promised, the country was now full of tramps and millionaires—the interest of the money men was not the interest of the peo- ple. Money knew no God. and its holders -—— JAMES T. LLOYD. had no mercy. Past and threatened legis- lation cause the depressing in the farm.ng and industrial interests. Money power and aristocracy controlled legislation. He-then showed up the act of °'73, dis- cussed the coinage law of 1792, showed up the good effect of the failure of McKinley's romised prosperity and how much worse t would make the situation by increasing taxes under the Dingley b.Jl. To wait for such Pepepente was dangerous and indefi- nite. McKinleyism was a good thing as promised, but the people wanted it without ang Mr. Lioyd showed how the Ding- ley bill regarding woo.en goods and sugar would injure the common people. So long @s the present administration was in power they will want to add more revenue. He sais there was never a time but what the ublicans wantéd more revenue. The commence with it and end with wanting ie ne eg ey bill advocates more revenue than was necessary to run the government. They wanted ths so they could destroy the @reenbacks, This would make the peopie euffer. The conditions, he said, were worse how than prior to November. There are more people not employed. Mr. Lloyd said the remedy was to restore silver by the side of gold, open up the mints and let money circulate and prosperity will come. The prosperity will not, he said, start in Wall street and the East, but will Start In the West and then go and reach the Bast. Phe East always fights whar will benefit the West. ‘The gold stand. ard people say this would make too much money and gold would leave. To this, Mr. Lloyd inquired where {fs the gold mo tof nowy wae now invisible and pros- perity under the present c a also invisible. ’ en wee Mr. Lloyd said the coming Congressional election was an important one. The people of the nation were watching this district to ee if the Democrats could survive the de- eat in the nation last year and to see if the Democrats were still full of fight for the cause. He said it was not a contest of persons, but one of principles and this was a fine election opportunity to advance the cause of Democracy and be in better fight- ing shape for the next time. He said Brvan or Stone would be the leader in 1900. This brought forth cheering. He said they were not afraid to fight the money power. Mr. Lloyd and Capt. Guthrie both compared the open canvass the Democrats were making with Maj. Clark’s and the Republican still- hunt methods. At the conclusion of Mr. Lloyd’s speech Hon, William J. Stone was introduced, and received with great applause, which was re- peated during his speech. CLEVELAND'S TREACHERY. Among other things Gov. Stone said: Cleveland's betrayal of the Democratic Party will rank as one of the most despi- cable Instances of political perfidy in all the world’s history. No man ever received greater favors from his party, and none ver proved himself more unworthy of his onors. This man was a monstrous decep- tion. His earlier career was, indeed, sig- nalized by some honest work and by acts of manly courage. Whether he was ever sincere in what he did, or whether at the beginning he merely assumed a virtue that he might the better act a part I do not know. Certain it is, that he rose to a great height and wielded greater power than any man of his day and generation. Whatever he may have been at the beginning, it long ago became evident to those who observed his conduct with care that he had turned his back upon the people and surrendered men. himself to the service of the sam ntact “He owed his elevation wholly oa mocratic party. What would Cleveland ave been but for the favor of that party? It lifted him from comparative obscurit na to a position of commanding influence vista | ower. It. trusted him and lavished its onors upon him. He became the jdo} and leader of the great party founded by Thomas Jefferson, who was the friend of human ty and the unselfish champion of the common eople. Was there ever such a misfit since he history of the world began? He deceived the people and won app.ause with high- sounding platitudes, while the shaped the policies of Government for the enrichment of those who have bullt tn our fair land an aristocracy of wealth—the most brutish of all forms of aristocracy. Success and adula- tion turned his head. He looked upon him- fas a ‘man of destiny.’ He believed the Cunning plotters who told him he wag Greater than hie party and cou.d do with it @s he would. He came to regard himself ite master. He undertook the task of ing the party away from its old princi- @nd from the policies to which it had Ong committed, and to make it, whac he had unbiushingly become himself, the subservient tool o “The tested large fu off all disguise, sought y into obedience to his wi!l. Epo seraed upon oe who oO j nd, - pemn cing them ei staghn o mnauiting Po i —y and ree birterfese a C terma- . pen war, lifted the stand. oe RA ie and summoned al! his re- © orman Claqueurs to his support. These nar — nd led as allies of Mark against ® War upon Democracy and 7 ‘ ~e M ru Clevelandism ~ * * + * nd 7 * ae AN EPOCH-MAKING SALE *?2-ese? = er ff cf + &eehmUCO+r eh HorLUhU/ ]Hh(—(Uh!}]}]H OU HhUhHLhUC(h;o FS ern times! 7 = ed +. The most remarkable and stirring sale of mod- It’s a wonder and no mistake! Were you in attendance last week? If not, you can’t get here one minute too soon to-morrow. Our Entire Purchase from the Ely-Walker. Salvage Stock is Now Delivered and Will Be on Our Counters Monday! “~-« LOT |—Now for a rushia ty of salespeople to wait on you ! Ely-Walker’s Fancy Figured Satins 8d floor Wash Silks, 7 75c wholesale. Your choice, per yard. eta Silk, worth 98c wholesale. worth 75c wholesale .. .. Ely-Walker’s 22-inch Black worth 65c wholesale ; Grenadines, worth 6%c wholesale. striped Habutals. aged. Yourchoice at per yard. .... Damaged Silks... The Entire Stock of Slightly Wet, Soiled or Smoked Silks from the Ely-Walker Sale in Four Immense Lots ! crowd on our 4d floor, where you willl find this first lot and plen- Ely-Walker’s China Silks in all colors, ... LOT ’ sp aint 22-inch Checked Taffeta Silks cae a we aa . 2? Ely-Walker’s 22-inch Fancy Brocaded and Stripe 5( Ely-Walker’s damage4 Black Satins, worth up to LOT 3-Ely-Waiker's 27-inch Black Rustle Taff- Ely-Walker’s 24-inch Heavy Black Satin Luxor, Ely-Walker’s Black Brocaded Silk an LOT 4—Ely-walker's Finest Plaid Silk Ta Ely-Walker’s Best Braided silk Taffetas Ely-Walker’s Finest Quality 24-inch Fancy Colored These goods are all slightly mussed, but not dam- . Your Choice, Per Yard, Bl5:82LN.OROADWAY. : — ae ‘ / —iGiedins inesinatiean, ee Jig Te nena a eee THE FASTEST GROWING STORE IN AMERICA. 12;c as long as . ° . Large-sized Hone Bath Towels, ent! 10 o’ciock, or Muslin Drawers. Until noon Monday we offer Ely-Walker’s plain Muslin Drawers, with yoke band, worth 25c, at tucks and deep 1? er pair hem,in perfect No mall orders from these. Towels. Comb Zc condition, and Corsets. The last of the Ph tbh god stock. Damaged Corsets in white or black, Ely- at a ve Linings. Best 27-inch Rustle Taffeta, in all colors, very little damaged and sold by Ely-Walker lfc, 39¢ 50 Fine on LAST CHANCE FOR THAT $100 IN GOLD TO BE GIVEN AWAY. This is the last notice which will be published, If you have not written your articie stating why the Grand-Leader has, with- in 5 years, become“ The Fastest Grow- ing Store in America,’’ dO 80 at once & articie to be of more than 200 words, and to be judged May 25, 1897, by representatives from the leading St. Louts dally papers. Competing articles must be ac- companied by this notice and sent by mall before May 20to Ad- vertising Department of GRAND-LEADER, NOTIONS FOR 5e. 2 Curling Irons, Nickel- Plated 8 Papers Assorted Brass dn dane ig Sie ° 2 Cabinets of Assorted Hair Your Choice for Only Ladies’ Gowns. trimmed with embroidery, and full sleeves, AND ALL IN PPRFECT CONDITION; regularly worth $1. 25,9S8c and 89c; your .choice Monday for. finest Lace am Your unre- as) stricted choice of over 600 doz. Ladies’ Gowns, in- A cluding Em- pire, V a shape, High Neck, etc., in cambric or muslin. handsomely Sale Price, 1,500 pairs 2,000 Pairs of Absolutely Perfect, oa Sale Monday. 500 pairs of Ely-Walker’s very elegant Irish point, finest Brussels net, real fish net, Swiss Tambour, and best French Guipure; luckily only a few were soiled slightly, but the pairs were scattered in the con- fusion; most of them can be match- ed however, all are 34 yards long, up to 60 inches wide, and worth regularly from $5 to $7.50 a pair; Salvage Brussels Net and Nottingham Lace Curtains, in cream or white, 34 yards long and upto 60 inches wide; all are per‘ect and really worth from $2.50 to $5 a pair; Salvage Prices, PER PAIR, $2.50, $2.00 and ELY-WALKER’S Lace Curtains... Curtains, consisting of GACR. h00 of Ely-Walker’s Scotch, French, Guipure, $1.50 gray. Valker’s whoie- sale prices from $6 to $12 per doz. C “alvage I’rice, I per yar Thousands of yards of slightly da but very desirable fabrics from the Ely- Walker stock at almost your own price, Al acas~ Hami'ton Alpaca, in all colors, some slightly p solied, but most perfect goods, that Salvage Sale Price, per yard ee: itino Fancy Brocade Diuminated Suiting, in Suiting almost perfect condition, sold by Ely- 7C Walker at l5c, Salvawe Price, peryard. .:_........ Suiting, not at all damaged, { and worth 25c at wholesale, in our Salvage 2 C ety Se FONG oi. d: 5 5) Kes chine che whaedseoee. i 2 ; —88-inch best English Henrietta, in colors Henrietta and black, not- damaged in the least but we sacrifice it with — 48-inch pure wool Black Albatross, Biack Albatross slightiy water-stained on edges, Ely-Walker’s price was 85c, our Fire Sale Price, per yard : 9 hadi ’ " ’ Ladies Clot Gilbert’s 40-inch wbdol Ladies’ Cloth, colorings, worth double our Fire Sale Price, SR donc! See Gk Renee o6ee CR ph backs coded veh ewes Black Mohair Sicilian—%4:'", Black Monair sicit- Walker’s for 60c a yard wholesale; damaged by 25c water—‘Saivage Sale Price, per yard. pace alle Nuns’ serene” sas black Nun’s Serge or black Bro.- bly damaged, Ely-Walker’s wholesale price 59c, Fire rale Price, per yard bats deeds a 59¢ DRESS GOODS. sold at wholesale for l5c. Brocades~“” and 46 inch Brocade Novelty Worsted stock, at, per yard, .. in all the best and most styiish 19¢ cade Satin Berber, not noticea- 35c Ely-Walker’s Damaged Linens, White Goods and Flannels At Less Than Half Price! NAPKINS~4" linen, large size fringe Napkins, damaged only by.water, worth wholesale 8ic,each ...... ... ; } Ext h 18-1 ch mal TOWELING irik tact cdi stained Uy cane Towellag, worth loc if perfect, salvage Price, per yard WHITE GOOD damaged, your choice, per yard .. —Fi 86-Inch 1 aw INA LINEN mech coeke boolean it ae perfect goods, at (per POG . éccx —V h BATH TOWELS bleached Turkish Bath Towels, damaged by water alone, worth 20c wholesale, Salvage Price, each. . TABLE DAMASK- by water, Fire Sale Price, per yard. ROLLER TOWELS-“ Bie Bargain—Ready-made all-linen Roller Towels, 2%: yards iong and worth 25c, not damaged to speak of, Monday (each). LINEN TOWELS—°! Huck or Damask, fringed, hemmed or hemstitched, but al! damaged by water stains; worth up to 8ic, your cholce for (each). .... —Very heaviest, extra large, double BATH TOWEL thread worth 4% if perfect. at (each) WHITE FLANNE —All kinds and sorts, worth up to ISe mixed up together, slightiy —Glilbert’s finest No.1 White Wool Fiannel, solled on outside folds only, regular 60c quality, Salvage Price (per yard) “eee eee eee ee eee ee ee see? © eee © % J : 10c. I5c ». 19¢ i 200 2 Bunches Covered Dress Staya 1 doz. Best Kid Curlers.... 8 Fiat Linen Corset Laces. 5 Boxes of Black Pins...... € Boxes Assort-d Sewing 8 yards of Leather Binding KID GLOVES. Gloves, with 4 large pearl but- tons or 5-hook Foster lacing, in black, white, tan or brown; all in perfect condition, wholesale by Kly-Waliker for $12.00 a dozen, Salvage Price, per pair dozen Ladies’ Glace Kid sold at 49¢ and 25c quality; choice per Silk Veiling. All silk veiling in perfect condition, white, black and colors; Handkerchiefs. Ladies’ and Men’s very finest Embroidered and Hemstitched Pure Linen Handkerchlefs, Qc s ightly damaged or otherwise, C worth up to ys Furniture Linen. 40-inch Fancy Linen in neat, pretty patterns, sult- able for slip cov- 10 Fancy Crepes. Chrysanthemum Crepes, in all colors, for waists and fronts, regular ers: regular 25c | quality, in this Great Fire sale, 2 per yard . value 385c; on second floor; Fire Sale Price, per yard Ely-Walker’s DOLLS. Some are damaged, some perfect. The entire stock, con- sisting of about 3000 dressed and undressed Kid Body DOLLS, with bisque and Indestruct- ible heads, will be placed on sale Monday DOLLS, worth 25c, at (each).... DOLLS, worth 40c, at (each) Children’s Garments. Cheviot Cloaks, Pique Dresses and Infants’ Embroidered Cloaks, 1 to 4 years-only solled, otherw se perfect,worth up to $8.50; your 19 Choice at..... «+.«+. per yard by water whole yard . ors, a be Drapery eee ete IN OUR BASEMENT, We still have plenty of Ely-Walker’s stock oa hand! Almost perlect goods for next to 0 x : 4 of Striped Flannelettes .°'.. quality and worth loc at wholesale; salvage price ‘ aay 1 Apron Checks ugnty, ined but of best quality; worth Tec; salvage sale price, per yard. o50s owens Bleached Muslin~ 3274, 3;4° , but worth 10c Sea Island Muslin—X330 damaged siightly on the sel- vage, regular 7¥ec quality, GO BOG VOSS coicecees vsacunne Colored Crepe fabric almost perfect, and really worth 20c before the 5c fire; salvage price per yard.. Dress Sateens~finestFrench to 20c; salv day, per ya 3c 3c ? 4C in absol fast solid -t nutiful Ughtweight dregs Sateens, worth u 7c e o> + se. ¢. 2 _ @ SOOOOOOHOOOOOHOEALDOOOOSOOOHOOOOOOOOOSOOOOOOOOOLC +. of traitorous marplots must maintain their | the country. With that end in view sought a shert time since by bribery to se- , He declares they will not apologize, repent or recede, but will g0 ahead. And when Cleveland speaks, all those who followed him and aided him in his abominable treachery—the great ones and the little ones, from John Carlisle to David Francis—cry aloud: ‘Amen! Amen! “So be it. 1 care not whether they re- pent. They deserve to perish with their sins upon them. I would not have them apologize or recede; but their boast of obst.nacy is ludicrous. It excites our con- tempt, for no _ self-respecting Democrat would have them change their attitude in any respect. Indeed, as to what —s may do we should be indifferent, for the Demo- cratic party has closed its doors against them. We want no traitors in our camp. We can not afford to have them. They are always dangerous. Men who betrayed you yesterday, will betray you to-morrow. There were some, no doubt, who were dupes more than anything worse. If these men return to the old party sincerely convinced of their error: ‘f they return willing to stand by all the doctrines of the party, let them come. But whoever comes into the Democratic party, whether from the Republican party, the Cleveland contingent, or from any other arty or faction, let it be understood that 1e must acknowledge his unqualified ad- herence to every declaration of the Chicago platform as the best possible expression of the true principles of Amer:can Demo- eracy. Those who will not do _ both willingly and cheerfully, we are better off without. Their presence would be an ele- ment of weakness, not of strength; they would rovoke dissension where there should e harmony; they would create division, where there should be un.ty; they would do harm and no possible good.. It must be unalterably un- derstood now and henceforth that the Chi- cago platform of 1896 is the platform of the Democratic party, and it should be understood also that whoever makes war upon the platform is the enemy of the party.” organization, THE MONSTROUS TRUSTS. The ex-Governor also devoted considera- ble time to the discussion of Trusts, say- ing in substance that he regarded these cambinations coled Erwett as the most vic- rowth of-modern times. ae have multiplied rapidly’ in recent years,” he said, “and have.become a dan- gerous menace to the public welfare. They are fast becoming, if they are not already, ominpotent in the control of the nation’s ecommerce and business. They are laying their ravenous hands on everything. The sugar on your table, the oil in your lamp, the book in your library and in the school room—in short almost everything within the range of ee consumption and use. is be:ng pounced upon and made the prey of one or another of these modern crea- tions of inventive selfishness. They throt- tle competition and create monopoly. They control supply and dictate prices, They purchase mills, factories and mines merely to close them. They deprive workmen of employment and fil the land with idle They dominate the commerce and business of the country, They strive to corrupt officials and debauch Legislatures and Congresses. They grow and thrive and fatten like the leeches they are off the blood of the great industrial classes of the country. They pave become arrogant and sv ctatorial. OV Think of the Secretary of the Sugar Trust, one of the most powerful of all the Trusts, and the boldest in its operations, being called by Mr. McKinley, after his election, into consultation on the construc- tion of his Cabinet! Is pot that a spectacle for gods and men? An not only this, but the officers of the Sugar Trust are per- mitted to have their way with the tariff schedules when tar.ff bills are pending be- fore the Congress of the United States. Why? Because the cons.deration promised the Trust for its contributions to the Hanna campaign fund must be paid. “The moral tone of the public service, aye, of the Nation itself, is lowered by the de- basing influence of these organizations. The trail of the serpent is over everything. Only the other day the American Book Trust brought the whole Legislature of Kansas into public scandal. This concern, composed o several large publishing houses, acting in concert and being prac- tically under one management, is striving to get control of our public schools. They are struggiing to drive all independent es- tablishments to the wall and to create a monstrous monopoly in the publication and sale of books. No books publ.shed by the trust will teach any lesson in history, in sociology, in political economics that ie in- imical to the trusis. The lessons taught by their books and instill insidious poison into the minds of the young. Already these great Trusts have obtained control of most of our important universities. Universities are being filled by professors who are the trained agents 0 the money power. And now they are moving on pe public ecbools. They mean to educate fhe youth the land, so that the trained men of the are will grow up in an atmosphere and wi to their liking sae a cure legislation in Kansas to its advantage and brought the whole State into reproach. And now I am ‘told.that this same miser- able thing ha's crept over from Kansas into Missouri to try its hand on the public officials of this State and to see if it can- not get control of our schools as it has of the schools of other States. I hope it will soon be demonstrated that no official of Missouri can be induced under any circum- stances to give any countenance whatever to this enemy of honest enterprise and good government which invades the State that it may control our schools. I agree with what I understand to be Gov. Stephens’ po- Bition, that so far from buying the books of this Trust or of any concern connected with it I would not permit the use of their publications in our schools even if they were offered as a free gift to the State. I am for making war against these combi- nations all along the line—ceaseless, sav- age, merciless war—until they are broken up and driven from the land. Shall we sur- render to these combinations because they may offer us inducements? Shall we let them have their way for a consideration? Or shall we take the other course, and proving our faith by our works, refuse ut- terly to have anything to do with them, except to wage war against them?’’ BOYCOTT ON THE POST-DISPATCH. Along the same line, and further on in his speech, the Governor said: “In the battle between plutocracy and Democracy the most discouraging and ex- asperating thing of all is the apparent in- difference of the people to their own in- terests. They seem to lack the power of continuous cohesion and steady resistance. Now and then there are spasmodic symp- toms of a fixed popular determination to fight for the right with stubborn purpose. Now and then the people are aroused like some huge animal stirred by strong im- pulse, and for awhile lift their bristles and show their teeth. But then a soft voice and a velvet touch soothes them into quiet again. They drop back into the old ruts, and the world goes on as before. The peo- le do not fight for themselves or their riends as they ought to. It is no wonder the plutocrat cries contemptuously, ‘Damn the people;’ they are so very tame. I give you one example to illustrate my mean.ng. “The one thing the Democratic party has stood most in need of in the past and will stand most in need of in the future, are strong metropolitan papers. In the great city of St. Louis, where one-fourth the population of the State resides, there is one paper, the Post-D.spatch, which has stood as the bold, fearless and unfaltering cham- ion of the principles and candidates of the JYemocratic party. Some months ago a bold effort was made to seize the paper, take it from the control of the present man. agement, and convert it into an organ of plutoeracy. For months the editor of that paper had to fight in the courts for the possession of his paper—fight like one fight- ing for his life. ‘Tn the midst of this struggle a few of the leading merchants. Republicans and-Cleve- landites, banded together to boycott the paper by refusing to advertise in its col- umns. Why? Not because it was not ably edited, nor because it did not have a large and valuable circulation, but because it was the stanch advocate of Bryan and Democ- racy, and Because it had the courage to de- nounce the efforts of certain gentlemen to bulldoze and intimidate their employes into voting for McKinley. For awhile there was an outery against this unprecedented and unjust proceeding on the part of merchants whose customers come from States where the silver sentiment is strongest. ‘The editor of the paper has won &@ com- plete victory in the courts, but the boycott continues. There are thousands of people in St. Louis to-day, and tens of thousands in Arkansas. Kansas _ mpti- They and then fell wives a very import pcg oH cates. stand by those who ma ve cause they profess to love? I would not spend a ferthing with those who conduct a war like that against my cause or its friends. I do not Hke to carry olitics into business, but when an issue iike this is thrust upon us. self-respect, the indepen- dence of the press and the public safety alike demand that it should be met Without fear and handled without gloves. But the le are onary. soothed. They do not de- ~ their own. They growl, but do not bite, “Gentlemen, if you are to win a victory ou cannot lose heart at the first setback. You must be in earnest. You must stick to- gether and fight together. Fight for your- selves and fight for each other. Let the Democrats of this district prove the metal of which they are made. Let them prove to the whole opeaeey that they at least are in earnest, that they mean to stand to- | gether as one man for the cause which we te ”_ it | believe to be the cause of liberty, of justice , and of national honor.’ THE NIGHT MEETING. Six hundred ladies and gentlemen turned out to-night at the Jobson Opera-house and heard Edgar M. Richmond of Macon and Congressman Dockery speak. Chair- man Guthrie called the meeting to order at 8 o’clock and said the Democrats were fighting in the open, while the Republicans = Clark were making a dark still- iunt. Capt. Guthrie Introduced Mr. Richmond, who made a strong, pointed speech for thirty. minutes, appealing to the voters to turn out and elect Mr. Lloyd. Mr. Rich- mond was cheered. Capt. Guthrie then introduced Congress- man Dockery, who spoke for one hour and fifteen minutes. He analyzed the Dingley bill, and declared it the most odious meas- ure ever introduced in Congress. He criti- cized and exposed a number of the extravu- gant appropriations by recent Republican Congresses, He said: ‘They made large appropria- tions for the coasts, when there was no enemy in sight, except the enemies of the Treasury.”’ He said Republicans were hos- tile to surpluses, but disposed of the eur- plus extravagantly. Mr. Dockery discussed the panic and showed it started under Pres.dent Harrison, The issue in 1900 would be the restoration of silver and the destruction of the trusts. He ridiculed and roasted the Eastern Con- gressmen for opposing a tariff on hides. The platform tn 1900 will be the same as in 1896. He showed up the Republican pretenses for silver by way of an international agree- ment. The poor people and farmers with mortgages on them would starve waiting for the international agreement. The peo- ple did not wa,t for such an agreement dur- ing the revolution, and it is now time to declare for financial independence. If Hanna had written the Constitution, he would have given Congress power to coin money and regulate the value subject to the approval of England. He declared the people must blaze the way for silver. He discussed the gold stand- ard theory, and showed by the law of sup- ply and demand its theories would not bear the light of day. The over-valued dollar helpea no ore but the bondhoiders and moneyed classes. He had no objection to the corporations and trusts paying the cam- paign expenges at the next Presidential elec- tion, but he ailvised the Macon Republicans to not waste any money, because Bryan, or some other free-silver Democrat, will be elected. The 53-cent dollar that scared Re- publicans would be worth 100 cents under Bryan or some silver President. Mr. Dockery mace an earnest appeal for the Republicans present to vote for Lloyd, not, he said, that their votes are needed, but that it would do the Republicans good. The first step was always the hardest for a sinner to take, but it would be easy to take this step by voting for Lloyd. Mr. Dockery appealed to the ladies to work for Lloyd, and send their husbands, boys and friends out to vote unless they were unconverted Republicans, then he told them not to call their attention to the elec- tion. Mr. Dockery made a convincing, logical and eloquent speech, and was fre- quently applauded. Every mention of Bry- an’s name brought forth cheers. THE TRUE RING. Resolutions Adopted by the Jefferson | City Democratic Club, Special to the Post-Dispatch. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 15.—The first political gun for the campaign of 1898 was fired to-night by the Democratic club of this city by the adoption of the follow- ing resolutions: = Whereas, The election of Mr. McKin- ley and the maintenance of the single gold standard have not brought to the people the wave of confidence and pros- perity so profusely promised them prior to the last presidential election; and Whereas, [t is the opinion of the Jef- ferson City Democratic Club that per- manent and genuine prosperity to the country can only be brought about by the enactment into law of the principles of Democracy, as declared an adopted in the Nat.onal nono song tan at Chicago, in 1896; therefore, Resolved. That we do hereby emphat- ically and pnequivocally indorse and re- affirm the principles of Democracy as promul ated in said platform, upon . which the great Democratic party under the leadership of the magnificent stand- ard bearer of the “Eirst Battle,’"’ Wm, J. more than 6,500,000 sover- the last presidentia! elec- tion: and, Renee Th * O88 e% e mai pola, standard. by virtue of which the volume of money necessary to transact the business of the country ig so limited and contracted that trade is demorali f workingmen are al- ; but that we de- atver at the ratio -_ gold and tae eR Pe ot *e :. : oe to 1 by the United States without await- | ing the action of any other nation; and We do hereby pledge ourselves to do all in our power to promote and further the interest of bimetallism as under- stood and interpreted by the Chicago platform, believing as we do that there can be no genuine or lasting prosperity in the United States, among the mass of the’ people, until the single gold standard is forever driven from our shores. The following officer’ were elected for the ensuing year: Gov. Lon V. Stephens, president; Joe Goldman, secretary, and F. V. Roer, treasvrer. CLARK’S "POSSUM POLICY. “s Many Republicans Oppose It and He Will Lose Votes. Special to the Post-Dispatch. HANNIBAL, Mo., May 15.—Maj. C. N. Clark, the Republican nominee for Con- gress of the First District of Missouri, is home from Washington and since his ar- rival he has been .closely confined in his office. He is now conferring with some of the leading Republicans with reference to how the campaign should be managed and two or three of the ‘“‘bosses”’ are with him most of the time. Maj. Clark will make no public canvazs and there will not be a single speech made for him in the district during the campaign, but a still hunt will be made and a vigoroue effort to have every Republican in the district go to the olls on the day of election and vote for im. This is the policy to be pursued, al- though it does not meet the approbation of many of the Republican,s-»who think that Maj. Clark should make at least one speech in each county tn the district. It is quitely rumored that a big slush fund will be used, some of which was left over from the fall campaign, and it ia said that this will be used lavishly. The result of the elty election in Hanni- bal seems to have a bad effect on the Re- publicans, for it was but a forecast of what the Congressional election will be. There are two factions in the Republican party in Marion County and in fact in the dis- trict, and although Maj. Clark has not yet shown any preference, outwardly, yet it is ee la gin ay he stands and for ason he Ww n = malice sata. Ot poll the full Re SLAVERY AND MURDER. SSF FOGG OHOSS HOG HGHHGS OHGHGHHOHS 099999 S 69999999 0990008 6009000660 L | REE wee scisegiiedasnienishiiiin than it appears in * nouns, adverbs, noun Words spelled a.ike, but having dl count as one word. 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Some of the most fla- grant instances of the brutal treatment of natives engaged in the rubber trade, de- tailed by missionaries at Wednesday’s meet- ing of the Aborigines’ Protective Society, were suppressed in the newspaper reports, and especially those facts which seemed to indicate the connivance, or at least the cul- pable indifference, of the highest authort- ties at Brussels itself. The question ig be- ing pressed upon the Government's atten- tion in Parliament on the ground that as the Congo Free State is the creation of an European international act, Europe, and especially England, is bound to stop the system of trade by a handful of Belgians, territory. Governor of The latest disturbance cavalry ing thirty. a ~ WAR IN MOROCCO. France Sends Soldiers Against Moorish PARIS, May 15.—There are indicatione of the possibility of serious trouble between France and Morocco, sion of Moorish These Moors, it appears, recent- ly revolted against the authority of the Cudida, a French frontier, and on Tuesday attempted to seize an Algerian village. news from ja that a cavairy is being massed on the frontier of | pinoge his successor. Morocco and twv companies and a number of tyrailleurs, with several! field pleces, have been ordered ¢ selves in readiness to leave Uran, the port of Algeria nearest to Morocco. A rumor is aleo in circulation to fect that a squadron of Spahis (Arabian in the French surprised by the Moors, near Maghnia, who | ojd, has developed three candidates: Hon, fired several volleys at the Spahis, wound-/ 1. The commander of the Spahis was wounded. and exhibits, Beside the I thousand | grounds and b the place by Tribesmen. A JUD Unexpected owing to the incur- tribesmen into Algerian town near the | Special to the Poe CARLYLE, the acene of the | column of French ! morning will of szouavea o hold them- | election. | His funeral w! the ef- city. The vacancy, service) has been Kingsbury, Messrs. James if it is found to be, as American and Eng- lish and American missionaries declare, simply one of wholesale robbery, extortion, slavery and murder. A NEW ROAD INCORPORATED. cool and It Will Reach Many Points in East Illinois, SPRINGFIELD, Ill, May 15.—Articles of incorporation of the St. Louis, Chicago & st. Paul Railroad Company were filed to- day in the office of the County Recorder of Deeds. It Is proposed to operate a road from East St. Lou's through the counties of St. Clair and Madison; through Alton to Lock Haven, Jersey County; thence north to Jerseyville; thence northeast through the counties of sereuy Macoupin, Morgan and Sangamon to Springfield, with a branch from Lock Re gr] to Grafton, in Jerseyville County, and with power to pur- chase the Lou's, Alton & Springfield, and Chicas St. Paul Auditorium. was sembied. Rev Knight * PYTHIAN KNIGHTS. Divide the Day With the Children at Nashville’s Exposition, NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 15.—A bright, exhilarating day, ded fascination of a great parade, drew an immense throng to the Centennial grounds o-day. It was Pythian day and children's Wey The Pythians nin session for convention to-day Two thousand five hundred Pythians In @ procession a mfle long marched to the Cen. tennial grounds. packed, more than 68 mn. a & & Master of Ceremon‘es, Joseph Robert L. Taylor, Governor of the State of Tennessee. Esean SpE Sa ks local dwelling, $3.5. with the ad- E4win @welling, 33,4. Commercial bul of the State who have three days ended their h with exercises in the tractor, 3979 & BK. Emewnan, in the Auditorium, which brick dwelling, peopre as R. k., by ’ Joha . Greer and La White, 8. K after a prayer B. Erwin, introduced Gov. Taylor de. . « é _ children storm themselves thoroughly. ing. May i7, from attorneys. Democratic, and it : publicans will make a homination, Building Permits, John Melmueller, south side tween Carter and Penrose, two-story Henry Robben, north old Manchester brick dwelling. $1.80 Frank Old Manchester and tractor, 03979 Sarpy Drees, ==. a thousands who were viewing the buildings ‘ythians there were several scattered all over the ulldings. They simply took and seemed to enjoy ICIAL VACANCY. Death of County Judge Jones at Carlyle, Ill. t- Dispatch. Ill... May %.—The death of Judge Jesse Jones of Clinton County this necessitate an election te It will probably be June 7, the dag set for the genera! judicial Judge Jones had-astill two years ta serve, li take place Monday mors- the Court-house in thie although only a few hours who was defeated for t | Democratic nomination two years ago, a McHaie and P, W. Brown, The county is oweney is doubtful if the Erdbruecge & Beaum, con- tractors, 28 Natural ridge. Godron, north Sidney, a tween Grand and Arkansas, gen Moriey Bros., lading. and fates borth aide Reber, beteween Jan nite. Frank “arash "oor gast side Taylor, two tw déwellin @ eac John C. 4 pine Fy Louis. Bernhart Ebier, north side mW. Haseeibook — = ae : ) r | tas 4 ¥ i oe : a ” A, : Eaten CF, Th ane = ae Page Tay me te OWN a . . Fee 7 Ye bMS ie leas ee
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nes CUBAN MESSAGE FROM M'KINLEY IT WILL BE SENT TO CONGRESS ON MONDAY. SUFFERINGS OF AMERICANS. A Plan for Removing Them From Cuba If They Want to Leave There, ’ WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—The 4ef- Inite announcement was made at the Capi- tol to-day that a message on the Cuban situation will be sent to Congress by the President next Monday. It will deal specific- ally with the question of the deprivations to which American citizens are subjected in Cuba, and !t is understood that it will recommend an appropriation for their re- lief. There is considerable talk about what may be done with the message of the President when it reaches the House of Representa- tives. Ordinarily such messages would be referred to the Committee on Foreign Af- fairs, but now there is no such commit- tee. The message and resolution concern- ing it could be considered by unanimous consent, but this is not yet likely to be , Siven. It is possible that -the Committee #n Resolutions may wait to see what dis- position is made of the message or relief resolution in the Senate and then arrange a special order for its consideration in the House. To-day the managers of the House had not come to any conclusion about the matter, say'ng that the message had not et arrived and that ite contents should be nown before any determination was ar- fived at relative to its consideration. In considering ways and means of afford- ing subsiantial relief to such American citi- ens in Cuba as are in real distress, owing o the war, the Administration has hit upon @ plan which may be put in operation if it is sanctioned by the united judgment of the United States Consular officers in Cuba who, being on the ground, are supposed to be best qualified to judge of the efficiency of proposed relief measures. This plan is to give notice through the American Con- suls to al] American citizens in Cuba that the Government will undertake to remove them from the island to the United States, if they desire. To do this will require action by Congress, ‘ those in favor of action on the Cuban ques- tion will demand a vote on the Morgan resolution, To-day’s mai] brought in some additional details to the State Department from Con- suls in Cuba as to the condition of Amer- ican citizens shut up in the town by order of Cupt.-Gen. Weyler. They are said to be generally confirmatory of the earlier reports of the extent of the distress among these people. Fishback at Havana, HAVANA, May 18.—G. W. Fishback Secretary to W. J. Calhoun, the s ecial commissioner sent by the United tates Government to mavontignts the death of Dr. Ricardo Ruiz, arrived here to-day. SCHOOL TEACHERS STRIKE. Millstadt, Ill., Threatened With a Dearth of Intellectual Guidance. A strike of school teachers is impending at Millstadt, Ill., a few miles from Belle- ville. The School Board held a meeting Friday night, at which the applications of teachers for positions were read. A Prin- cipal at $60 per month and four teachers at $50 per month have been employed. They are all men, They all applied for reap- pointment at the old wages. The board proposed a reduction of $5 al? around. They unanimously refused to ac- cept the reduction, and it looked as if the young idea of Millstadt would have to shoot at random for a while at least. The board finally gave the teachers five days in which to think it over. They de- clare they will strike rather than accept the reduction. EPWORTH LEAGUE. Mass Meetings at St. John’s Church Next Thursday Evening. The St. Louls Epworth League Union will have a minass meeting at St. John’s Church next Thursday evening. Rev. R. J. Bigham, D. D., Secretary of Education for the M. Br. Church South, will make an address on “Christian Education and the Epworth League.”” The meeting is intended to be an educational rally for St. Louis Methodism Rev. John M. Moore will speak on the State League Conference, which meets at Moberly, June 22-4. H. R. Gregory of the Maple Avenue Church will tell about th gation that will attend the internationa convention at Toronto, July 15-18. There wil be special music and a large attendance is anticipated. A banner will be awarded to the League that has the largest number present in proportion to its membership. Three Chapters in Frank Hugp’s Life. Frank Hueeg, 1627 Gratiot street, was ar- rested Friday for idling. He was released yesterday morning. Last night he and “Skinny” Mills were canning beer in a saloon at Sixteenth and Papin streets, They quarreled and Mil’s stuck a knife in Hugg’s neck. Hugg was taken to St. Mary’s In- firmary. Mills escaped. not necessarily a specific authorization of | arrangements made for the Missouri dele® COWARDIGE AT THE PARIS FIRE SHAMEFUL REVELATIONS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF MEN, THEY WILL BE OSTRACIZED. f Evidence Showing That They Struck Women in Their Attempt to Escape the Flames. LONDON, May 15.—The inquiry into the fire at the Charity Bazaar, Paris, on May 4 last has been followed with keen inter- est in aristocratic circles at the French capital. This has been especially the case with the evidence throwing Hight on the cowardly conduct of many of the men. The examining judge, M. Bertelus, minutely in- vestigated the circumstances and asserted that the names of the persons guilty of brutal cowardice are known and that they will never again be admitted into Paris s0- ciety. Mme. Rafaeli, wife of the painter, Jean Rafaeli, and who distinguished herself by making several heroic attempts to reecue her daughter, who subsequently escaped, saya it is quite trv. that several young men, three or four whom are known, behaved miserably. A friend of oe. Feular, who died while rescuing a lady from the flames, declares that he saw three ladies struck by men, One lady, who is dying, was standing an holding a ladder which had been let down from the offices of La Croix, a newspaper, when a man in order to make her release her hold struck her hand with his walking stick, breaking all her fingers. Another account, however, says she was paralyzed with terror and was blocking the exit. M. Achille Fould, a banker, says that two men, whose names are known, crowded past his wife, and one of them struck her in the face. A member of the ladies’ committee as- serts that a man who is being upheld by the newspapers to publ'c admiration was seen slashing right and left with a stick at ladies who were standing in his way. The Temps, In an article or Masculine Selfishness,’’ comments upon these state- ments and on what it describes as the stup'd and shameful conduct of the stu- dents of the Fine Arts School, who made a dsorderly manifestation on Friday even- ing against the decision of the government to admit women to certain classes. The police had to protect the girls. | One sequence of the Paris fire is the closing of numbers of small theaters and d (From a photograph by a correspondent.) - PHOTOGRAPHS OF STARVING CUBANS. A Group of Cuban women and children driven from their homes and farmsin Pinar del Rio to starve under the guns of Gen. Weyler’s garrison at. Candelaria, “SAR a ~- he he appropriation to the general terms of ene for the relief of American citizens in. uba. The proposed American exodus from Cuba ust be purely voluntary. and it is not even proposed to present the alternative of deny- ng supplies if destitute Americans refuse to leave the island, It is simply proposed to give them an opportunity to lekwe the isl- and if they believe they can better their ondition in the United States. It is the be- lef of Gen. Lee that many persons will aval] hemselves of such an opportunity, and it possible that his view will be adopted by e President. Figures are not obtainable as to the num- per of American citizens in Cuba who are h actual distress and in need of food or lothing as the result of Weyler’s order ringing them into the towns. The State epartment is now in correspondence with he Consuls by telegraph, seeking to get this information as the basis for any mes- sage the President may send to Congress on he subject of relief, But so far as officially nown to the department, through the re- orts of Consuls made up to this time, the umber of Americans in this condition {fs etween 150 and %”0. In explanation of this smal] number, it !s aid that most of the Amer:cans, natives, fiving in Cuba are employed in the higher ndustries or professions, and are not actual workers of the soil. The sufferers are most- ly naturalized citizens holding small par- cels of ground upon which they have de- pended heretofore for livelihood. All the Information which the State De- ariment is receiving from official and un- f fficial sources. contirms the published re- ports of the destitution existing in Cuba among those who are penned up in the towns, Absolute starvation is the condition, owing to the lack of food supplies. The re- ports also confirm the statements that many Sufferers are American citizens, most of them, of course, naturalized, but there are also others who are native born Americans. It is learned that the Administration, when the facts as to the existing destitution in Cuba first came to the knowledge of the President, was disposed to move cautiously, as it war feared that precipitate action might irritate Spain and possibly endanger the lives of our consular officers when the character of their reports became known to the Spanish authorities and the loyal sub- jects of Spain in Cuba, The Spanish Minister, Depuy de Lome mowerer. on behalf of his Government, gai that Spain would be glad to welcome any relief which oould be granted to those who were in need In Cuba, and he suggested that any relief provided for yt the United States should be undertaken through the agency of the American Red Cross, This sugges- tion was viewed rather favorab! : its own citizens to any sai @ apecial message asking f ropriations will be, it is Pt wever removal, but merely the limitation al 7 ae Nat Wi = eee seal rr \ \\~ Ne 3 = phe) #S Ws -~. —s > TYPES OF STARVING CUBANS. on A"Riveas at ealacaas” "hts S Meer el ehild Rave © photoaragh taken by T . cafes-ch gates-f>)>-O-O O-O-O-O( 0-5 came and were anxious PIANOS. of St. Louis. 0-0-00-0-00-0-00-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-4 this sale is limited in the TO THE PUBLIC... N SATURDAY EVENING, although we were kept busy at our storerooms.till 11 p. m., we were unable, though we had an extra force of salespeople to accommodate the hundreds who to buy. We did not contemplate holding our extraordinary sale for a longer period than six days, but we are forced by the unprecedented demand and the disappointed buyers, whom we could not well give attention last week, to extend our sale a few days longer— and though we would rather put our In stock again at regular prices, we will continue to sel] them, commencing Monday (to-morrow) at unprecedented reductions so great that they are unparalleled in the history Then to those who did not have the opportunity of purchasing last week, we would ask them to visit our salesrooms early this week, Monday preferred, as number of pianos, and unequaled bargains of this character are not to be had every day. ASA SPECIAL $ INDUCEMENT = $ iS DAYS ONLY We will sell the - oP at. tt LINDEMAN & SONS’ ¢ & PIANO In Walnut, Oak and Mahogany 29255,00 Regular prices, $400 and $450. This is YOUR Golden opportunity to ob- tain a high-grade Piano at ONE-HALF its actual cost, THE GIFT OF THE CINCINNATL. AN EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. UNVEILED AT PHILADELPHIA. There Was a Grand Parade, Official Presentation and Speeches by McKinley and Porter. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 15.—In the presence of President McKinjey, Vice- President Hobart, several membere of the Cabinet, Gov. Hastings of Pennsylvania and an tmmense concourse of people the monument to George Washington was un- velled to-day. It was presented to the city by the Society of the Cincinnati The President and party were driven to the monument, where the great civic and mili- tary parade had halted, There was but a brief delay before the beginning of the ceremonies proper. Bisho Whittaker of the diocese of Penns Fronia stepped to the speaker’s table and offered up a brief prayer. Then Maj. William ayne, President of the State and general society of Cincinnati, made a brief address. This all occupied but a few moments. Then Mr. McKinley arose, accompanied by the trustees of the statua, and crossed the driveway. As he did s0 quiet fell on on the gathered throng. Every eye was strained to the huge figure, ap- pareled in the Stars and Stripes. Then the President, with uncovered head, drew the cord, the flags fell in a billowy cloud from the shaft and the mighty monument stood revealed while cannon’on land and water thundered. In a moment it was over. The President was escorted back to the stand, and as soon as silence could be secured he began his address. Bishop Whittaker concluded his prayer with the Lord’s praper, in which President McKinley joined in low tones. Maj. Wayne's address consisted of a reci- tation of the formation and purposes of the society, and ended with a formal presenta- tion of the statue to the city on behalf of the society. President McKinley spoke in a clear, dis- tinct voice, and was well heard throughout the great main street, and his speech was liberally punctuated with applause, William M. Porter, the orator of the day, followed the President. Following the oration came the forma! presentation of the monument to the city and by the city in_turn to the park com- missioners. Maj. Wayne erformed the office for the soos and Mayor Warwick accepted it and made the transfer, James McManes acting for the commission. | This ended the detailed programme. Pres- ident McKiniey, the Vice-President and Cabinet officers were then escorted to the reviewing stand, to the west of the monu- ment. and the magnificent military pageant was begun. The President was obliged to-leave the stand at 4:30 while the Pennsylvania uardsmen were passing. Mayor Warwick, -_—_--_ . ————— ee ~— —— —-- — —_ _— -——— =. — —_— 2 } -2 Pound Bar I We believe we are selling Soap ever sold for half a Hi quality. It makes a good soft, clean aad sweet. SOAP SPECIALS Miller’s Glyceriae Soap cut from —s ee ee . Deporinent REMEMBER NOTHING WILL BE RESERVED. We Will Sell Everything in Sight Regardless of Cost. BOLLMAN BROS CO. S. W. COR. ELEVENTH AND OLIVE STS. 6-0-0-0-0-0-0:0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-6 _———e_ SD | —~— ~~ — _ —_—- _—_ _ - —— Castile Soap, 50c the best bar of GOOD Castile dollar—it is really the 75c lather and leaves the skin FOR TO-MORROW: 25c to 15c a box. Richsecher’s Skin Soap 40c a box, I5c a cake. Woodbury a JOE BLACKBURN AND CARLISLE SENSATIONAL SCENE BETWEEN THE TWO KENTUCKIANS. BLACKBURN USED HOT WORDS. Spurned Carlisle’s Proffered Hand and Denounced Him in the Bitterest Terms. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—Alfred Henry Lew- is, writing to the Journal from Washington, thus descants upon a sensational meeting — Joe Blackburn and John G, Car- isle: And now it would appear that a time may come when we shall have “blood on the moon.”’ It will be a Kentucky moon. Blackburn is in town. So also is that ex- Secretary of boneless policies, John G. Car- lisie. They were not looking for one an- Other, but this is a small town. Black- burn not only considers Carlisle as a gener- al traitor to his party, but holds him to be even @ more pregnant form of political ecretary Roosevelt, Secretary Bliss and Maj. Wayne.accompanied him, They were | uickly driven to the Hotel Walton, where | the President prepared for the return to the Capital. Vice-President Hobart and the other Washington guests remained on the nd, *'The President, Vice-President and mem- bers of the Cabinet left here for Washington at 6:15 p. m., over the Pennsylvania Road, TORN BY SAVAGE DOGS. Charles Halloran Viciously Attacked and Badly Hurt. Charles Halloran was savagely attacked Saturday by two vicious bull dogs. His clothes were literally torn from him and the flesh on his legs was badly lacerated. n is a harness maker and has a — OT aT. Kossuth avenue. Hig shop is next door to William G. Wrausman’s rocery and saloon. Wrausman has two ull dogs. He keeps them chained durin the day time, but at night they are turne loose in the back yard. The police have never been called to investigate any bur- giaries there since he has owned the dogs. Friday afternoon, for some reason or were not chained. Hallo- Enow this we ' » Bipewgy into the back yard. He did not see dogs, but they saw him. They made a dash for him. and for a while it seemed ae pn Halioran would surely be devoure by the brutes. One sprang at his throat The fang? caught in his coat and the yin ye torn into shreds. The other dog pal — to Halloren’s nether Tass. { era tearing the man rom the dog partied his woe be as thighs Was shakin im vigo sly. mmr my cries and the dogs’ growls Were heard, and Adam Jeffries, the bar- tender, rushed to the rescue. With a club the dogs were beaten off and subdued. Hal- loran walked to Dr. Crosby's office, where © wounds were cauterized and 4d 4 Saturday Halloran was walking aroun but whenever he heard the —_, ET wi his hand instinctively went te TD pecker, SS nomen criminal still. Blackburn credits Carlisle with being the first great cause of his (Blackburn's) defeat for Senate re-election. As I stated, the two men were not look- ing for each other. But they met. It was on the public causeway. Blackburn was with Senator Shoup; Carlisle was with Senator Lindsay. As they approached Blackburn's eyes began to blaze. Carlisle did not note these hate lamps burning in the Blackburn eyes. As Carlisle came up he extended his hand to Blackburn. Car- lisle had a purpose to let bygones be by- gones. This Christian charity is popular and easy with such as Carlisle, who have deeply and traitorously wronged a friend and fall of heart to meet the brunt of the stern consequences, Those who have been wronged, and especially when they pos- sess a natural courage and an inborn in- stinct for war, as does Blackburn, are not prone to forgive and forget. As a come out, Carlisle’s friendly hand went vainly groping. Blackburn spurned it, as it were, and In vivid, lashing phrase,gave forth such views ofCarlisieas will ring alarms in that states- man’s ears for many a day to come. Biack- burn drove Carlisle from him with words of vitriol. Beyond the verbai point, how- ever, violence did not go. Cartisie is not recorded as making any retort. Later Blackburn talked of pistols, and that a day would come when he “would make Carlisle publicly admit that he (Car- lisie) was @ coward, a liar and @ rogue. It is the kind of promise Blackburn make a lively effort to keap, and expects- tion is therefore on a wire in conse- quence. “ is 21 years old ; nue, ’s Facial Soap cut to i5c a@ cake. at Jefferson Hall, 322 Olive street. The following artists will appear: Miss Rose Stiver, soprano; Miss Bertha Winslow. so- prance Miss Louise Deprez, contralto: Miss . ez, mezzo soprano; Miss Une terzuber, zither; Miss Josie Yaeger, plano Miss Ida Yaeger, piano; Mr. Fitch, eed tone; Master Albert Ellicock, soprano Christ Church Cathedral; Prof. Enziger, pianist Wallace’s ideal orchestra. FAINTED FROM JOY. Ted Ryan Overcome When Released From Custody. Ted Ryan was so overcome when he was released from custody yesterday afternoon that he fainted in the Central District Po- lice Station from sheer Joy. He had been arrested early in the day on the charge of obtaining a signature to a check by fraudulent representations. Ryan lives at 484 Ohlo ave- IMPORTANT TO SUFFEPERS. 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UEER how the law of opposites works to your advantage. Some im- porters were overstocked—they were glad to make cash sales of desirable goods to Barr’s. Other importers had choice, small stocks of no use to them—they, too, were glad of Barr’s cash to close. The result is a most fascinating Bargain Combination of HIGH VALUES AND LOW CASH PRICES! These came Barr-ward - the price we got 9 Millinery. } J : them for Surprised us as much as it will surprise you, but don’t waste time wondering how we did it, Axminster Rugs and Carpets Will be sacrificed this week. Come and share the bargains, 53 dozen Boys’ and Girls’ Sailor Hats; 15 bales Oriental Rugs at less than one-half price this week. This is the largest sale of fine Turkish Rugs ever held in St. Louis. brown, we have closed the lot and wii] 100 dozen Children from ..».. 1 bale Anatolian Mats, $3.95 each; reduced from........... oneoecccacesssscociocebbaad 3 bales Hamadam Rugs, $6.95 each; reduced from.......sceccccecceecceeevecs nseesse $9.50 2 bales Kurdestam Rugs, $9.00 each; reduced from........cccccceeccsceceeceees avowed 3 bales Antique Shervan Rugs, $9.5 each; reduced from bales Gerenjes Rugs, rare gems. large sizes, $16.50; reduced from bales fine Bokara Rugs, $15.75 each; reduced from....... pebestes ocveqnoeenqnesanee Ss: ITIOUIS * | A “FIGHT FOR LIFE = THEY STARTED TO MAKE A BAL- LOON VOYAGE. WERE CAUGHT IN A GALE. Hiad to Cut Loose, Dropped Into the Sea and Fought the Waves Till Rescued. 6 s " “ a ™ _— > “te an a ws es * es = dl Me 2. ‘ Es Ete 7 Fe A > Bs ee wie ‘, & —, ; e te ge » - an a 7 ms bs Ph ai —m } ies - r . a ue oe Jag Lo = “a ‘. 5 r a, © ma : - 7 2 > as % % - “ * ~e 4 NOTIONS. Seven Items that eed no introduction or They speak for themselves. 7,80 pafrs Stockinet and Rubber Lined Dress Shields, Nos. 2, 3 and 4, worth ite Ms ABE We PAW, BOR .esciccccssccscesoesenceseets ibunchacs ccbdeckesstmenenee eee pair 5,000 pairs Cotton Hose Supporters, black and white, Ladies’, Misses’ and Chil- dren's lengths; worth 0c to lbc pair, for... .......ccccncccneues os cbaciuéeebioall 2,500 doz Black Spool Silk, all letters, every spool guaranteed 500 Hair Brushes, solid back, all English bristles; worth Tic, for 20 Solid Brass, New Pattern Photograph Frames; worth $1, f0T.........««+. . 25 doz. Ladies’ Leather and Cloth Shopping Bags, large size; worth Tie and nicely trimmed in blue, white and sell them cheap; only...... 75c each ce Brims, all colors. $1.75 to $4. O each Ladies’ Hat for.. 225 dozen White Duck Tam o’Shanter Caps, embroidered on band in Senay Green and Red, at rerer 25c¢ each—a bargain A fresh lot of elegant Hats just in, shown Monday for etiam hacer | y the first time, all late 500 dozen American Beauty Roses on sale Monday at. af Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 16.—The mystery of the nameless balloon seen to sink by a pilot boat three miles southeast of Sandy Hook Wednesday was solved to-day, and with it was disclosed a story of the gir and sea which reads like a romance of Jules Verne. Lto and Frank Stevens are aeronauts. In their workshop at Rahway, N. J., they had been perfecting a scheme by which they hoped to be able to make trips of any | length desfred. They had been assisted by | another aeronaut. | + fre ee Load 600 Shirt Waist Sets (studs and buttons), in sterling silver and plated; wort to $1, | ee eeeeeereeeee eC eePeee eee © eee ee eee ee eee e vevecdesbeseeeee #f t 2 tear eeeeesee. ose» QQ each 3 PARASOLS AND New, pretty, Chic, less priced than you'll Linens and Somebody accumulated Wash __ Everybody knows that the Kis Kelim Rugs and Portieres at exactly half price. Just the UMBRELLAS buy the same quality anywhere in St. Louis, Their scheme was an apparatus for mak- | ing gas from the basket of the balloon. They had already tested it in a trip from New York to Bridgeport. ‘i : On ednesda second trial. They eailed away from Rah- way without attracting any particular at- | tention. At etruck’a westerly ewept them towards the sea. storm was rapidly approaching. They ' could see it and knew it was as dangerous as it looked. They threw out ballast and the balloon shot upward. But the storm was no shallow one and they saw they were not going to get above it. Every instant its menace grew more imminent and the two balloonists looked at each other with white faces, which told the story of their perturbation. How about it, Frank?’ said Leo. I think we _ better loose and i Frank, ry cut the lashing with swift strokes and swooped downwards: towards the eea. The freed balloon soared upward like some igantic bird frightened by an enemy. As he brothers watched it their car struck the Water with a resounding splash, which drenched them to the skin and threw them heavily into their respective corners of the basket. For a mement they were stunned, and lay helpless. But the sea was rolling high, and they awoke to a realization of oer perilous situation. ey got out oars and battled to keep the head of their little craft up into the wind. It was a desperately hard struggle. The car, or boat, was not intended to cope with a Tunning sea. Wave after wave dashed over it, and while one man struggled with the oar the other was kept busy bailing it out. For five hours the battle was continued, At last a small sloop was seen not far away. t hove to, rescued the men, and to-day nded them at Long Branch. DULY DELIBERATE. John A. Logan Says He Knew What He Was About When He Wrote Concerning the McCooks. Special to the Post-Dispatch. YOUNGSTOWN, O., May 15.—John A. Lo- gan said to-night in regard to the charges made against Gen. McCook and J, J. Mc- they decided to make a the height of 2,000 feet ¢he balloon | current of air. which | let her | Domestics. ‘°° ™°Y Linens. outlet was Barr's. need to question further. volumes for the bargain-ness offered. 840 Embroidered Centerpieces on Table combination of colors, Blue, White and Pink, White 87c each; Covers, in Pink, and Blue; see the price, worth $1.50. yards Cream Damask, 72 wide, 8c; 400 Napkins to match, dozen Napkins to only $3.80 860 yards Bleached Damask, 67c a yard, 9 patterns to select, 200 Hemstitched Lunch Cloths, size 63x 68 long, $2.45 each. Red Bordered Damasked Cloths, hemmed, ready for use, 2% long, $2.35 each. FIRE SALE GOODS. 150 dozen % Napkins, $1.40 and $1.98 per dozen. 177 800 yards 72-inch Cream Damask, 6ic per yard. 280 Bath Mats, 2lic each, $1.00 goods. 128 dozen Bath Towels, $1.20 per dozen, 10c each, slightly damaged. 5 pieces Barnsley Damask, 8 inches wide, $1.25 and $1.35 a yard, worth $2.00 and $2.25. See these and you will u buy. DOMESTIC DEP’T. 4,000 yards yard-wide Brown Cotton, 5c, worth 8 1-3c. : 10,000 42-inch P'llow Slips, 42x36, New York Mills, 11%c each. 5 cases Homestead yard-wide Bleached Cottons, 74%c a yard. This is cheap for a good Cotton. Shirt Waists Added beauty both AND in the materials that Underskirts. compose them and the shape, both the result of experience in your likings, are the striking character- istics of our new Shirt Waists. Prices have not advanced and will be found most reasonable. A full line of Ladies’ Lawn Shirt Waists made in the n@west patterns and The No The price is the only interesting detail, and that speaks inches $2.00 doz. 1% sets Cream Daenask, 72x72. and 1 match, hemmed, ready for use; see the price, per set yards fire sale goodsg prettiest washable cottons in St..Louis are at Barr’s. Everybody knows that nowhere can they be purchased at these prices. 100 pieces 36-inch Shirting ‘Per 12%c quality, in cho'ce . om this week 7%c a yard. ' 1,000 pieces Russia Crash Cloth, all the new shades 124%c a yard. pieces American Organdie and Dimity, equally sheer as F goods, 8 1-3c a yard. — 700 pieces 32-inch Scotch Zephyr, regu- lar 35c goods, check, stripes ana plaids, 12%%c a yard. 600 pieces Imported Madras, rare styles, for children’s dresses and ‘shirt waists, 2c a yard. 1,000 pieces Whytirw’s Madras Ging- o—. poree exclusive patterns, ho yard. Fabrics. and Covert and weaves, 500 600 pieces Genuine French Organdie Raye stripes and plain printed cloths, lsc a yard. 500 pieces McBride's Irish Dimities, in all ae escurial printings, 23c a yard, We begin Monday with a special bar- Embroideries. gain sate of fine matched Nainsook Embroideries at 50 per cent discount. All perfect gonds, bought at oar own Offer, and the biggest bargains we've Offered you this season. 10-inch wide Nainsook Embroldery, Tic goods, for 4c a yard. 7-inch wide, tc match, 6c goods, for 35c a yard, | 5-inch wide, to match, 50c goods, for 25c a yard. 1%-inch wide Inserting to match, 35c goods, for 2c a yard. 4%-inch wide Nainsook Embroidery, baby set, 60c goods, for 30c a yard. 8%-inch wide, to match, 45c goods, for 2c a yard. l-inch wide, to match, 35c goods, for 2c @ yard. A Special Sale IN Drapery for Turkish rooms and cosy corner. $4.50, $7.50, $15.50, $19.50 each. Worth double. Scotch Axminster Rugs are the best rug manufactured next to Turkish; the colors are beautiful. This is the price this week: 9x12 Carpet, $22.50; instead of 7.6x10.6 Carpet, $17.50; instead of....... , 6x9 Carpet, $12.50; instead of 7.6x4.6 Carpet, $7.50; instead of........ 8x6 Rug. $4.50; instead of...........eseeees 2.3x4.3 Rug, $2.75; instead of 18x36-inch Rug, $1.50; instead of A few slightly soiled Scotch Axminste MTTITITITITITITITITIT ITM Ti Te. $35.00 eee eee eee ee eee eee ee ee ee FCF Pee REE E eeeeeere are Cee rercececcscccccees caneeceoeoese ererrrrreres 0.) r Carpets and Rugs at 25c on the dollar. Best quality of Chicugo Mattings at 25c a yard. . Bed Clothing 4t immense reduc- tions from regular prices. 18 cases fine Crochet Bed Quilts, made from the best Egyptian Yarn. They are our own regular goods. We guar- antee them to wash well. For three-fourths size beds, all hemmed ready for use: 39c each; reduced from 55c. 45c each; reduced from 66c. Bbc each; reduced from Tic. 65c each; reduced from 86c. For full-size beds: 65c each; reduced from 90c, 75c each; reduced from 95c. ° &5c each; reduced from $1.15. $1.05 each; reduced from $1.50. Marseilles Spreads, no better goods made, all hemmed ready for use: $1.85 each; reduced from $2.25. $2.25 each; reduced from $3.25. $2.75 each; reduced from $3.75. $3.50 each; reduced from $4.50. Extra gize Marseilles Bed Spreads, for brass and Jarge wooden beds, all hemmed ready to use, $3.25 each; re- duced from $5.50. ABOUT 28:0 FINE QUILTS, MAR- SEILLES, CAMEOS, SATIN FIN- ISH, the very best quality. Manu- factured for us expressly by BAR- LOW & JONES, Nottingham, Eng- land. We sold them all this season at $9.50, $7.50 and $6.50; this week's price, your choice, at $4.75 each. COMFORTS—tThe . largest stock of Linen and Every goodsort that has won Cotton Suitings. popularity. Many novelties that you will find only at Barr’s. All inthe bargain procession of Barr’s great May sale. Crash Suitings, Covert Cloth, Duck Suiting, Fancy Linens, Corduroys. Scotch Cheviots and Flannels at re- duced prices. Just received—i5 new styles P. K. Cloak- ings for Infants’ and Ladies’ summer wear, only 18c per yard. Homespun Crash Suitings for 124%c per yard. Russian All-Linen Crash Suitings, boucle effects, for Ladies’ and Gents’ wear, 35c per yard. Dust-proof Covert Cloth in plain and fancy Plaids, only 2c per yard. Georgia Checked Duck Suiting in black, blue, and brown and white, only l24ec per yard. Troica Linen Suiting, latest novelty in 12 different styles, 40c per yard, White linen finished Duck, 25c quality for lic per yard. Genuine Waterproof Cloth, & inches wide, in plain and mixtures, worth 85c, for 65c; splendid for bicycle suits. 54-inch Imported Scotch Suiting, all the rage for Ladies’ and Gents’ Bicycle Suits, $1.50 quality for $1.00. : very latest styles for the races. We have just received new Parasols in the Plain Coaching, also Lace and Chif- fon Trimmed. Our collection of pretty effects was never so large, and the prices were never so low. Children’s Parasolg, plain or with ruffles ...ccscceeescees es’ Parasols, all colors Children’s and Mi eeeteeeeee ee eeeeere ee eereee ‘eee e eh eee Se Children’s Fine SNk Parasols, with fancy ruffles, variety of colors Ladies’ Fine All-Silk Parasols, in qualities that sell for $4, $ and $6, variety of colors and patterns; every OME AM MEM ..... 6... cece ccceweccens Sonddasvensesecnle $2.80 Beautiful 22-inch Parasols, in navy, brewn or black, with fancy borders; they WEED Gs MOMEAR coo ccccs detec ce Gasidcaniacccoscetusencessstsnceesegsesel pebecvesee Grass Linen Parasols, with colored silk All Colors, in fancy stripes, checks and changeable s'!lk Pa icine cadessseesoks . rasols Stylish Sun or Rain, 24-inch steel rod, Fancy Silk Umbrellas, with fancy handles, colors only; they should be $5; Monday ............. eensdudenndbnesvedel eoasan cited $2.75 Ladies’ Fine Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, Steel Rod, decorated Dresden or silver- trimmed wood handles, color navy, garnet, red, brown or black, 2-inch case and tassels eee eee eww eee eee eee eee ee eee ee eeF seer ee ee eee eee ee ee ee eee ereeee eee ecccceeseses eee $2.50 Curtains and Genuine reductions that are as surprising Draperies. 50 pieces best quality English Curtains, both sides alike, perfectly fast colors all new goods, were Tic, 0c, and 45c yard; now 2c a yard. 800 pairs Chenille Curtains, in reds, blue, nile, olive, gold and bronze — all have a rg knotted fringe top an bottom: sold by us all season at $4.50, $3.75 and $3.25 pair; choice at $1.% pair. 500 French Tapestry Table Covers, very heavy fringed and choice artistic col- ors. ; 1! x1% sq., $1.35; reduced from $2.00 Pas. - ay 1.7%; reduced from 2.95 2 yds. x bis yds, 2.75; reduced from 4.0 2 yds.x3 yds., 3.35; reduced from 5.50 14 Fine French Velour Table Covers, as- sorted in 8-4, 10-4 and 12-4 sizes, wortn $17.50 and $15.00; reduced to $4.9. 65 pairs Embroidered Denim Portieres, 7 colors, reduced from $6.00 and $450 as they are charming. M anufacturing Section. tomers who want their Barr’s special inducements this week to our cus- Furniture uphol- stered, slip covers made, etc., etc. We will re-cover 6 pieces of furni sofa, 2 easy and 3 small chairs), ish, gimp cord sa like new, with any wurth up to $1.60 ture f ~4. wee Be -_ apes n stock yard. tor $11.50, The same number pieces furniture, cov-_ ered with Tapestry or Plush Cordu- roy oto, Cte. worth up to for $16. We will cut, make and slip covers of any $2.5 yard, ~~ ran ~~" $e p onne, m M or any Cotton — in s fur the same num ture, bind, etc., any of these ma fast; this week, r pieces of furni- etc. The colors of terials are perf $9.95. . Cook: colors, sizes 32 to 40, price $1.00 each; spring and summer weight Comforts Imported Scotch Flannel for Ladies Bi- pair to $2.95. ‘Of which he had earned and had a right to “I wrote the letter branding both as liars after due deliberation, and am responsible for every word it contained. Personally I know they are the authors of.infamous stor- les against me. I intend to wait a reas- onable length of time for an answer to my letter, and if it does not come I will then take action.” Mr. Logan declined to state what he in- | tended to do, but his language and appear- ance indicated that he was very much in earnest. Special to the Post-Dispatch. COLUMBUS, O., May 15.—Adjt. Gen. H. A. \Axline, who gave Mr. John A. Logan a special. commission when he went abroad, said to-day that it merely certified that he Was an officer of the National Guard of Ohio, with the rank of Captain, and that courtesies that would permit him to study the military systems of the countries vis- ited would be appreciated. Capt. Logan was also aide de camp on Gov. Bushnell’s staff, but his rank there was also that of a Captain. As to the badges he is said to have worn, Gen. Ax- line said Capt. Logan had a great many, all Wear, ROYAL OBSEQUIES. © The Remains of the Duchesse D’Alen- con Buried at Dreux. DREUX, Department of Eure Et Tols, May 15.—The remains of the late Duchesse D’Alancon arrived here to-day, accompanied | by 250 relatives and friends, including the Duchesse D’Orleans, the Comtesse D’ Paris, and other members of the house of Orleans. The Austrian, Spanish and British Am- bassadors also accompanied the remains. The body was met at the ra'lroad station by the clergy aud municipal authorities, who escorted the casket to the magnificently decorated chapel royal, There requiem mass Was celebrated, after which the remains were placed in the crypt, to which only the French princesses were admitted. RAILWAY COLLISION. Bix Persons Were Seriously Injured in | Alabama, MERIDIAN, Miss., May 15.—A_ south- bound mail and a northbound excursion train on the Alabama Great Southern Rail- way collided on ‘a curve near Hulis, Ala., this afternoon, Six persons w , Jess seriously ‘injured as follows: wv. N. Griffin, Samuel Crawford Joseph Reed, Al- bert Harris, George ‘evyton. all resi. dents of Meridian, and Hilliard McAlpine of Eutaw, Ala. The engines and baggage cars were demol shed, The engineers and fremen escaped by jumping. : Polk and Cohn Elected. Special to the Post-Dispatch. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15.—The ac tlection here to-day resulted tn the ape of L. J. Polk and Louls Cohn as directors. ee ne epee a a Pr mmr, a The Royal— White and Pure as the Driven Snow. : Satisfy the people. suffer pulshment rather than divulge the regular price $1.50. A beautiful line of fine imported, Lap- pett Cloth Shirt Waists, in the latest polka dots and sizes 32 to 40, $1.75 Styles and colors, fancy figured, each; regular value $2.25. Ladies’ striped Grass Linen Underskirts, finished with two umbrella style, ruffles, edged in lace, $1.25. THE COUNTRY DEMANDS LIGHT. ON SUGAR SPECULATIONS BY THE SENATORS. SQ SAYS BEN TILLMAN. He Thinks to Clear Its Skirts the Sen- ate Must Force a Full Investigation. Special to the. Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK,’ May 16.—Senator Tillman declares that the Senate must bring the recalcitrant sugar investigation witnesses before it or stand convicted of corruption. In a lengthy dispatch to a morning paper he reviews the sugar scandals and recapitu- lates the charges publicly made to-day. These he says.must be disproved or the Senate will stand guilty in the eyes of honest folks. He says: “If Chapman, Havemeyer and Searles and the other obstinate witnesses are pun- ished by the courts under a statute that will not clear the Senate, that will not The fact that such men secrets of the political charnel house will only accentuate the belief in the corrupt- ness and corruptibility of Senators. We need light, the country demands light, and | we must have it, even though these men are brought to the bar of the Senate and | punished to the utmost of its power; and, unless I am grievously mistakén in the temper of the body to which I belong, it will now exhaust ali of its power to clear itself from the damning charges of which it Stands accused. “The Senate can not content itself by | leaving to the courts the punishment of. ' such witnesses as refuse to testify. fusal now to exhaust all of the Senate's! A re- power in this invtstigation, to clear itself of the charge of corruption, will be a confes- sion in the eyes of the world that such cor- ruption exists. the part of ¢t lost. up the investigation, where it was left off, and in connection therewith turn the light on the recent charges of speculation, as well as seek to learn what influences have served to double the present differential in favor of the trust. If witnesses refuse to testify, let the Senate exercise its own right to bring them to its bar and to punish them to the utmost if they still refuse.” CATHOLIC KNIGHTS. Numerous Matters of Business Dis- posed of Saturday. MOBILE, Ala., May 15.—The fifth day’s session of the Catholic Knights of America continued the consideration of the re- port of the law committee in Committee of the Whole on the proposed changes in the constitution of the order. The report of the Committee on Mileage and Per Diem showed that the total for thewleventh council was 338.50. The report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances was read and re- ee oe sae council to the Committee of 4, The regrets of the council at thelr ina- ba4 l-inch wide Inserting, goods, fur We a yard. goods, for 35c a yard. a yard. a yard. to match, 35c §-inch wide Irish Point Embroidery, 65c 77-inch wide, to match, Sc goods, for 25c 6-inch _— to match, 40c goods, for We ever shown. They are filled with fine white cotton, fluffy; all for full-size beds; at $1.25, $1.45, $1.75, $1.95 and $2.25. J We have novelties in Pillow Shams not to be seen elsewhere, open work, hemstitched, Swiss embroidered, etc., at $1.26, $1.50, $1.75 to $4.50 a pair. cycle Waists; quite new; 2c, 2c, We to 60c per yard. English Corduroy in 2 different shades, regular 65c goods, for Sic per yard, S.—Special sale in 36-inch White Shaker summer weight silk embroid- ered Flannel Skirtings, regular 60c quality, for 25c per yard. 7. 72 pairs Silk Draperies, all combinations colors, fringed both ends, $13.50 pair was the price, now $7.75. ards Scotch Madras, 50 inches wide, na large variety of colors, worth T5c, $1.00 and $1.25 yard; all one price— 29c yard. 500 gage DON’T NEGLECT OUR GREAT CUT GLASS SALE OF C. DORFLINGER & SONS’ SAMPLES."@g bility to accept the invitation to attend the Nashville Exposition was be sent to the managers of the Tennessee Centennial. In the matter of payment of certificate of Rev. Joseph Diell, the Law Committee re- ported that payment be made to the duly authorized executor only. The report of the Committee on Laws was resumed in Committee of the Whole and a favorable report admitting women to full membership of the order met with a sub- stitute that the matter be referred to a com- mtitee of three to draw up a constitution by which the admission of women may be made possible. The substitute was adopted. A motion to allow the Supreme President $500 for office expenses was voted down. The report of the Committee on Appeals and Grievances was then taken up by the Committee of the Whole and after some dis- cussion, it was passed. There was considerable discussion about the call for assessment 537, and the commit- tee report was finally amended by the ad- dition of the words “‘The call for the assess- ment being for the good of the order.’ WEYLER AT CALABAZAR. He Says the Annihilation of the Insur- gents Is at Hand. HAVANA, May 15.—Returning from Ar- royo Blanco, in the Province of Puerto Principe, passing by Sancti Spiritus Captain General Weyler camped Thursday night at Calabazar. He arrived yesterday morning at Picaetas. Being interviewed he told Sen- or Canarte, the La Lucha war corre- ‘caya fought .gents were killed and The innocent will suffer | with the guilty, and respect for the body on, & people must inevitably be| ' “Let a new committee be appointed to take! spondent, that he was satisfied that the an- nihilation of the. insurgents would be brought about in the near future. He did not believe there would exist any- 'where on the island any great nucleus of rallyin oint for the enemies of the Spanish Governibent. Nevertheless, he added, the enthusiasm of the army remained as great as-ever, They had made a forced march, few of the men were sick and they had suc- ceeded in capturing many important docu- ments from Gomez and other insurgents. The military coenmander at Trinidad re- ports that the battalions of Alava and Viz- at Infero Limonez with _ 100 men commanded by Quinyin Danderas. The insurgents finally dispersed, leaving their medicines behind them, Nine of the insur- it was discovered that they were absolutely without clothing. The ow consisted of horse meat without alt and palm seed. : The inability to procure good meat is said to be due to the orders of Capt.-Gen. Ww eyler requiring the concentration of cattle at tne principal towns. Senor Jose antag a prominent Cuban lawyer, has been ger rated with the Grand Cross of the Order o Military Merit. . . otte has arrived here The steamer Masc ih ae age w ose Congosto and Rafael C | + ceed a Consul and Vice-Consui at Phila- deiphia. They are here on a special mission, having just had ee alga with Minister Washington. "th ton just been discovered that what was supposed to be sixty-seven barrels of potatoes in reality contained contraband the contraband consisting of wrappers and leaf tobacco shipped to the Canary Islands. CALHOUN AT HAVANA. The Special Commissioner Getting Down to Business. HAVANA, VIA KBY WEST, Fia., May 15. —Through Consul General Lee, W. J. Cal- houn the Special Commissioner, appointed by the United States Government to exam- ine into the matter of the killing of Dr. uiz, yesterday officially notified the Span- sh Government of the fact of his arrival, adding that he was awaiting communica. tions from the Spanish Government and the naming of a representative who is expected to co-operate with him. United States Consul General Lee has en. tered a protest at the palace against the ardered to} alleged violation and examination of Ameri- can mails at the Havana post-office. Consul General Lee and Special Commis- sioner Calhoun yesterday visited the city jail and talked with the prisoners there. Among them were Senor Viondi, attorney for Gen. Julio Sanguilly, and Senor Garc.a, the correspondeent of a New York newspa- Senor Garcia is charged with publish- ing “unreliable and alarming anti-Spanish news.’”’ Senor Garcia attempted to plead American citizenship in defense, but so far he has been unable to produce the proofs of his citizenship and in official circles here it is considered doubtful whether he will be able to demonstrate that he is a citizen of the United States. Many ~— officials believe that Consul General Lee will not be able to do anything for him. According to official advices received here Gen. Gomez, fleeing before the col- umns of Capt.-Gen. Weyler, is now in the virgin forests of the Province of Puerto Principe, west of the Jucaro-Moron trocha, Others there are who believe that he has succeeded in crossing the trocha and per- sonally escaping by sea with a few men. It seems to be pretty well settled, how- ever, that he is now at least 400 miles from Havana. _— URGE GENTLENESS. A Sudden Consideration for Americans | Developed in Cuba. NEW YORK, May 16.—A special to the World from Havana says: The Spanish officials at the palace are much concerned over the rumors of the forthcoming mes- sage from President McKinley. Orders have been issued, it is said, that all Ameri- cans be treated with the utmost “gentle- —., Humphreys’ No. 10 gives the appetite Zest. A dose of No. 10 whets the appetite. A dose of No. 10, before or after eat- ing—will save you the distress caused by poor digestion. If, after eating, you feel as if you had | swallowed a stone, a dose of No. 10 will dissolve the lump. If, after eating, you feel heavy and dull, No. 10 will raise your spirits. If you cannot sleep and are restless— day and night—take No. 10. If you feel out-of-sorts and don’t know what is the matter, look to your liver. A torpid liver is gently assisted by No. 10. If you have smoker's heart-burn, No. 10 will give you instant relief. A million people hang on Dr. Hum- phreys’ words since using +99" rr COLDS. _ Humphteys’ Homeopathic Manual nace k. veut druggist's of Malled Free. of Dis- ness”’ hereafter, so that there may be no possible cause of complaint. It is under- stood also that the cells, and are given many comforts that they have never had before. La Lucha was warned yesterday against | publishing anything regarding the attitude ‘of the new administration at Washington ,as it was feared that the insurgents would | be encouraged thereby. | Yellow fever is spreading rapidly among ithe Spanish troops. Train loads of sick | soldiers are coming into Havana daily, and | the hospitals are over-crowded. | The Estra Madura battalion, which has | been working in Santa Clara Province, was defeated by a portion of Gornez’s army this week. NOBODY'S WARDS Mexico Trying to Get Rid of the Yuma Indians and Uncle Sam Puzzled. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—The dispute over the alleged illegal occupancy Mexican domain by the Yuma Indians has Mexico has made a formal complaint and called for their transfer across the line to this side. Mr. Romero’s complaint has been inves- tigated and a report has just been made to him by through the State Department. Agent Es- tudillo of the Mission Agency, in California, was communicated with and he made a personal investigation. He found the In- djians opposed to any change, claiming that they had lived upon the lands for many years without knowing or recognizing any difference of government, either Mexican or United States. They displayed com- missions for the land, signed by Gov. San Quenees a long time ago, and after arseri- ing that the absolu e right to the lands be- longed to them refused to leave. The Indians have lived about the Colorado River, on both sides of the Mexican line, and the agent reported that there was ho legitimate way clear for making them leave. The department is confronted with the question as to the best means of accom- lishing the removal. The case of the Tumes is not embraced in our extradition treaty with Mexico unless the individual members of the band are charged with some offense. Acting Secretary Ryan reports that if the Mexican Government Insists upon re- moval the Indians should be taken to the border line and there met by the Indian reservation police and every effort made to induce them to remain in their haunts on this side, but that this will prove difficult is only too evident. If they are occupy! public lands of Mexico they can be eject as trespassers, but this phase of the mat- ter, the department reports, is something with which the Mexican Govermment has solely to do, this Government being willing, however, to do all in its power if the In- dians are brought over on this side of the line. ee ah WENT OVER THE DAM. A Woman and Two Children Drowned in the Schuylkill. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 15.—Mrsa. James Ewen and Jessie and Eleanor Davis, sistere, aged 10 and 5 years respectively, were drowned late this afternoon in the Schuylkill river through the capsizing of a smal! pleasure steamer. The twelve other t of 25 cta, * Med. © q Cage Cons Coes Win Seld by ists, of sent on cad dota Bis. occupants of the boat were also thrown into the water, but were rescued by men, whe * “a att ~ m on 2 es ¢ = ee ¥ fi Snr ar Re AE ate 5G i> Seed peel a oh ee a sabe aE SSS - : " Americans confined in! Havana prisons have been moved to new | of lands in Lower California within the: broken out afresh and Minister Romero of | the Secretary of the Interior | Loose covers for the same number pleces furniture, with any linen in stock— Irish, German or Belgian; bound; fit guaranteed, for $12.75. We are headquarters for maning and hanging Shades. We oarry only best Cloth and Rollers. voll NOUNS BARGAIN FERAL... FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY MORNING, THE 7th OF MAY. Wire Cloth, the kind that don’t rust, per square foot... Screen Doors, complete Fanc Door C Window Screens ? be adjustable Spring Hinges for Screen Doors, 10¢ per pair. yindow 8c Freaea. Saree. 25¢ NANCY HANKS LAWN MOWER, The speedy kind, $2 Poultry Netting, Wolverine Revolv- ing Lawn Sprink- ler—throws a wonderful spray 50 feet of Hose with nozzle $2.95 Sa" We deliver what you want when you want it —any where. Oil Stove Special... Come and see the new Ideal Flame Oil nicer, neater, safer, cheaper and cleaner than gas or gasoline. The very thing you want for summer cooking. We have them as low as aly... SO.wO SAVE ICE! Get Our “Glacier Special,” The Eceaomical Re- frigerator. Here is a Refrig- erator that pays for itself every sum- mer. It saves ice —lots of it. Holds thirty pounds; made of hardwood, an- tique finish; locks of solid bronze. It is zinc lined; has charcoal sheithing; emovable ice bas- ket; you don’t have to freeze your hands filling it. The - $5.00 HYNSON 20 NORTH SIXTH STREET, East Side, between Olive and Pine. HARDWARECO. — = nn — = waa] i a a ama Se -_— — u ut from shore in row boats. The laaed of the drowned woman was among those rescued, as was also the mother of the two unfortunate little girls. in some manner as yet unexplain the little steamer got beyond the control of those in charge and drifted across the river at the Fairmont Water Works dam. The strong current then swept the boat over the dam and it capsized as it went over, If you want to buy, lease or sell a house try Post-Dispatch “Wants.” Any drug store. Three special telephones. ANOTHER MONOPOLY. Dave Francis, Jerome Hill and “Sugar” Searles Are in It. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—David R. Francis, Jerome Hill, John B. Searles of the Sugar Trust, and others have formed a company to control a device for packing cotton which it is alleged will revolutionize the cotton business and save planters $30,000,000 a year, The fine Italian hand of Searles and ( seen by some who allege that the p nder which the corporation will act w ake them complete mas.ers of the South- ern planters and enable them to ¢xzact an enormous tribute for the use ma- chines. It has been decided, so the report says, that the corporation will not se} any of the machines but will rent them ex- clusively. Associated with Searies are Stuy- vesant F'sh, President of the Dilinots Cen- tral Raliroad: C. D. Ball, Senator Jones of Arkansas, B. P. McDonald, a director o el ALO ELE LE } posed the marriage, and Frausta as her by force, © ~ BROOKED NO OPPOSITION. A Mexican Lad Kills Four Men to Get His Sweetheart. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., May %.—Heary Bridgeman, an American stockman living. near Menciova, Mexico, arrived here te- day with news of a quadruple tragedy just enacted on the Hacienda del Cedral, pear his range. Macedonia Frausta, a 1l)-year- old boy of that neighborhood was in re with Anita Moyaa, the pracey daughter ranchman. The fam.! of the girl started for & home. On the he met Manuel manager of the hacienda, ac one of the girl's brothers. The two men some warm Frausta ames 4 shot and both. Another brother of the on the sce and he was also and killed. Before the boy_ go! the scene of the crime, an came up and att flerrera was also killed the procesaes te ee er ear sts res —s ssion of 1o get himeelf with a rifle an oe —- rt Missouri, Kansas & Texas on Bart Moore of Waco, Tex.
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SESE TETY em ORIN REN ‘his yrs Ye cee ote = ork > 1 ie ” an NE ye Fe a ee te aE Re RET oe a aR ‘2 th. ORIOLES SLUG THREE PITCHERS. —_— —- > -—_-— HUTCH, EVANS AND KISSINGER WERE THEIR ¥1i°TIMS. TWO LEFT TO TWIFI. TO-DAY. Singles, Doubles, Tripies and Homers Enabled the Vi-.tors to Roll Up a Scor. of Scores. Many sad s'ghts have been witnessed at Sportsman's Park. Men have gone broke on the races by night and seen their base ball hopes fade by day out there. They have gone through the pangs of suspense and rooting only to be disappointed at the last minut., and they have beheld their pet Play rs go up in the ar and by errors give aries away. But of al! these soul-harrow- ng and peace-of-mind disturbances none ever.equaled the sadnesg of the sight wit- Messed yesterday. There was Hutch-—Willy Bill as he is af- fectionately called when his strong wing is in good trim. three innings and made five runs on a com- KISSINGER HAD TO DANCE TOO, bination of six hits, a base on balls and an error. Then came up Evans of Kansas, a likely looking boy, as they say in Uncle Tom's Cabin, and what the Orioles did to him was more than plenty to prove that Evans had sorter got in the wrong pew when he entered the box. It was Evans’ first trial against a big league club and why in the world Manager Dowd should have ordered him into the game is some- thine harder to explain than the sugar trust’s pull. Of course. tried out gometime, but why select Baltimore? The black and yellow birds from Maryland had demonstrated at the jump that they were oing to have no more monkey business ike they had Friday, and that they were out for the victory. Hart, Esper, Donahue and K'ssinger were warming the bench when Dowd called Evans, and either of the quartette would have held the Orioles down to something lke professional bail playing. SES SOLE Lt ' Evans had to be EVANS TRYING A NEW SHOOT. EES iS ARDS AE, But Evans it was, and if that young man did his best, it will never be Evans agajn. He started out by giving McGraw a base on balis. Keeler whanged a atiff one to center for two bags and Jennings lined out a single. Then Kelley swatted out a ball that never stopped until it hit the far fence of the race track in left field. The bases were then cleared and Doyle opened a new book by poking one into Dowd’s territory for a base and the fact aroused Dowd’s at- tention, The next picture of movement was o—— — LQ KELLY HAD HIS BAT ALONG. em — . — —_ ~-- os furnished by Evans, with a Macy gait on, traveling for the bench. “Put Chris in,” yelled a fan from the leachers, but Dowd didn’t care about do- ng business with Chris just at that time, eo he trotted forth Kissinger. Doyle was the next man up and just to show that he didn’t miss Evans «o much he soaked one ently to left center for three bags, scoring Oyle. Reitz Was then passed to first and fat Mr. Robinson considerately struck out. ee Se ONE OF TWO WAYS ee, ee The bladder Was created for one pur- pose, nameciy, a receptacle for the urine. and as such it is not liable to any form of disease except by one of two ways. The first way is trom imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way is from care- less local treatment of other diseases. CHIEF CAUSE, Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid- neys 1s the chief cause of bladder troub- les. >So the womb, lke the bladder was created for one purpose, and if not doctored too much is not liable to weak- ness or disease, except in rare cases. It is situated back of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or inconvenience manifested in the kid- neys, back, bladder or urinary passage is often, by mistake, attributed to female weakness or womb trouble of some sort. The error is easily made and may be as° easily avoided. To find out correctly set your urine aside for twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great kidney and blad- der remedy, is soon realized. If you need a medicine you should have the best. At druggists fifty cents and one dollar, You may have a sample bottle and pamphiet, both sent free by mail. Mention the Sunday Post-Dispatch and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & aes Ps prow, N. Y. The proprie- tora r PERT aes aearentes the genuine- and McGraw came again and for the sec- ond time in the same inning walked to first. He was forced out at second on Keel- er’s hit to Cross. The visiturs scored in every subsequent inning. Reitz put the ball in the lake in the fifth, and singles were more profuse than Ohio office-holders under McKinley. When the Baltimores walked off the field the consolation was left to the home rooters that there would surely be a game to-day, as Dowd had not sent forth all of his pitch- ers to the slaughter. Hart and Esper are ee ae The Baltimores faced him for. ' balls—Of Griffith, 2: DOWD MISJUDGES A HIT. yet alive, and if Baltimore will only go in |and murder them also to-day the Patapsco | | assassins, it is to be hoped, will be satisfied. There’s nothing like doing a good job while one is about It. . ; It is a pity the Orioles permitted the Browns to score three unearned runs. It spoiled a ripping exhibition of ball playing on their part, and it would have been.so much easier for S$t. Louisans to have laughed off the humiliating defeat. The Browns’ first run was made by Dowd in the third inning after Hutchinson and Douglas had been retired at first on hits to Jen- nngs. The Baltimore shortstop could have done the same with Dowd’s grounder, but he fired three feet over Doyle's head and the St. Louis captain went to third. Turner singled and brought him home. In the fifth after two men wife out, Dowd scatched out a two-bagger, And Turner hit to Jen- nings, who made a mess of things again trying to throw to Doyle and Dowd scored the second run. The third tally was made under unusual circumstances. Houseman rot his base on balls in the ninth-and stole second. A wild throw to third by Robin- son scored him, The crowd at the game was one of the best week-day gatherings at Sportsman’s Park this season: It was an enthusiastic crowd, and liberally applauded the Browns, who started off well. When the bases were To-day winds up the series with the Marylanders. Hart or Esper will do the pitching for the Browns, and Hoffer, the real star twirler of the Baltimores, will toss ‘em for Hanlon’s men. Game called at 3:30 o'clock. The score: ST. LODTS. ARH Douglas, If Dowd, cf.. Turner, rf. Connor, Ib. Hartin’n 3b M’Ferl'nd ec Hou'm'n 2b Cross, 88... Hutchis’n p Fvans, p... Kis’nger, p 3 . 34 BALTIMORE E AB H PO 1/McGraw, 3b 3 1'Keeler, rf.. 0 Jenn’gs, ss. 0' Doyle, 1 Stenzel, cf.. O'Reitz, 2b... 1/Robinson, ¢c. O!\Corbett, p.. )! Totals ...4 Se he Coe COSCO RK OOM ME mS Or 08 ee 0 0 OD et HOOAMBDHHMOSSO Sp AAWRAHce Go bom Com fon mt ONO DD ee homens PON OHHROMD or oocoonoos 3 > _ Totals Innings— St. Louls .. Baltimore e. 2 Earned runs—Raltimore, 12. Two-base hits— Dowd, Keeler. Three-base hits—McGraw, Stenzel 2. Home runs—Kelley, Reitz. Stolen bases—Stenzel, Reitz, Jennings, Houseman. Double plays—Cross., Houseman and Connor. First base on balls—Of Hutchison, 2; off Evans, 1. Hit by pitched ball— Jennings 2, Reitz, Houseman. Struck out—By Cor- bett, 2. Wild pitches—Kisinger. Time, 2h. Umpire —McDermott. Colts Rally and Win Out. CHICAGO, Ill, May 15.—After having nearly given the game away by loose field- ing, the Colts braced up and won out by bunching their hits in the fifth and sixth innings. Four lightning double-plays were executed, three of them by the visitors. Dahlen, Canavan and G. Smith carried off the fielding honors, and McCormick offset his misplays by timely hitting. Attendance, 5,800. Score: CHICAGO. ABH POAE M’Cor’k, 8b 5 2'Griffith, cf. 4 Dahlen,. ss O'Jones, rf.... 4 Lange, cf.. 3 0 Anderson, If 4 Thornton If 3 O'Shindle, 3b. 4 Ryan, rf... 4 0O'L’Chance 1b 4 Decker, 1b. .4 O'Canavan 2b. 4 Pfeffer, 2b. °4 2:}G.Smith, se 4 Kitt'dge, ec. 8 O'A.Smith, c. 4 Griffith, p. 8 Totals ..831 BROOKLYN. AB H PO oe Oot te mets wo WHS PROWHWOSCSOD wRoOoewn Oro w Brow OOCOCOC aN “OOH Ono — COU Oo. —SOoSorKCHOOT = wo 4! Totals ...84 234656 0001 4 6 1012000 oH mick, Ryan. Home Lange, Jones, Anderson, Calahan. Double plays— Griffith and Dahlen: Decker; LaChance (unassist- ed): G. Smith and LaChance; Canavan G. Smith and LaChance. Struck out—By Griffith, 1. Base on off Daub, 4. Hit with ball— Thornton. Time—ih. 50m. Umpire—McDonald. Made an Even Break. CLEVELAND, O., May 15.—Boston and Cleveland broke even to-day. In the first game Cuppy had the visitors down to four hits, while the Indians hi‘te Sullivan hard enough in the first two innings to win the game. Lewis pitched the other six innings, and but two hits were made off h'en. In the second game McDermott pitched his first game on the home grounds. He d‘d clever work until the last inning, when the Bostons bunched two. singles, two doubles and a home run, winning the game, Attendance, 7,000. . FIRST GAME. CLEVELAND. AB 4 Burkett, lf. 3 1 0 0 Ham’ton, ef 4 1 0 Tenney, 1b. 4 1 O Long, s8.... 4 0 0 Duffy, If... 4 1 O Stivetts, rf. 3 0 Oi\Lowe, 2b..3 0 O'Collins, 3b. 8 c.. 8 O'Con’r, Wallace, Sb Zimmer, Cuppy, Totals lowmar cect Crem tsrwcwem COBeNSoono~p oococooocroos ww 2712 0 Totals 26 6 8 Innings— Cleveland fg Lewis, 8. base bit—Burkett. bit—Duffy. lay—Collins to Tenney. Umpire—Hurst. fe 80m. Attendance—7,000. SEOOND GAMB. Bost atl A © O!/Hamfiton ef « 0 Tenney, 1b. Oi Long, «s.... 1/Duffy, if... O Stivetts, rf.. O' Lowe, 2b... 0' Collina, 0 Bergen, ¢... 0 Kil "RZ, p. 0| Totals ... Z CLEVE A “29 oog ecacerds os =| wom moowaop wl momoococoom - Zimmer, M'D'mott p4 om afiteter. 0 Totals ..86 * Pr . +. | | &*.h ie] te | bobo me Coro OES Sl oacwwose Sl com miswseg ws Onell Si oHuntscrooe 8) Si occuwn-wac weloo : | 45 af Corbett went out from Kissinger to Connor Innings— 1 2 Cleveland ...ccccsesesd 0 10 96 Boston 0 Earned runs—Boston, 5. First base on errors~ Cleveland, 1; Boston, 1. Left on bases—Cleveland, ; Boston, 8. First base on balls—Off McDermott, off Klobedanz, 4. Struck out—By McDermott, 1; by Klobedanz, 4. Home run—Bergen. Three-base hits—Burkett, Duffy. Two-base hits—Wallace, Te- beau, Lowe, Klobedanz 2. Sacrifice hit—Tebean. Stolen bases—Burkett, O'Connor, Blake, Zimmer Duffy. Hit by- pitched ball—By Young, 1. Wild pitcbes—Klobedanz, 1 Washington Shut Out. PITTSBURG, May 15.—There was no age feature in the gafne to-day except the good work of Tannehill. He kept the hits well scattered and had six assists. At- tendance 3,500. Score: PITTSBURG. WASHINGTON. E AB 1B PO 0| Brown, 0 Selbach, 0'Demont, ss. 4 O| McGuire, c. 4 0'O'’Brien, 2b. Padden, Sugden, c.. 3 T’n’hill, p. 8 @etroowbwoy oroo.rr On O/Rellly, 3b.. 3 1 | Mercer, ek | OMOKAAnPwaor- | OBOCORwWNOOD ' i | | Totals ..28 62714 0) X—Brodie hit by batted col mm SOoOCCOMOOS i) _ to Totals ... ball. 2346678 9 2000000 x-2 Washington 0000000 0 0-0 Earned runs—Pittsburg, 1. Two-base hits—Dono- van, Sugden, McGuire. Abbey. Double plays—Reil'y, O’Brien and Cartwright. Tannehjll, 2; off Mercer, 5. Hit by pitched bal'— Padden. Struck out—By Tannehill, 2. Passed ball—McGuire. Left on bases—Pittsburg, 8: Wash- ington, 5. First base on errors—Pittsburg, 3. Time—ih. 30m. Umpire—Lynch. Innings— Pittsburg The Giants Defeated: CINCINNATI, May 15.—The Reds de- feated the Giants in the last game of the resent series easily to-day. In the third nning Joyce was put out of the game by Umpire Emsiie for questioning a decision. W. Clarke went to third base. Attendance 4,000. Score: CINCINNATI. | AB PO A E! 3 0 VanH’'en, cf 5 1'Tiernan, rf. O\ Joyce, 3b.. O' Davis, ss... 0 Glenson, 0' Holmes, 0 Beckley, O Warner, ‘ 0 Seymour, p. 1W Clark, 3b --34 112713 2! Totals ...88 14 2718 *Ratted for Warner. Innings— ee fe we ar x Cincinnati 7 NEW YORK. A 5 > CNenwwoanNooy Schriver, c. Ritchey, ss! Dwyer, p.. Rhines, Totals ps COMM IDO COT OM PENH aAdar dl ed Sup >. poe COMMON NK bhpthot COMA OHM WACO OSs ClOSOHKeSoofcous iS) 9; Stolen base—Hoy. Double plays — Seymour, Davis; Beckley, Gleason; Beckley, War- ner. First base on balls—Off Seymour, &: off Rhines, 4. Hit by pitched ball—Beckley. Struck out—By Seymour, 2; by Rhines, 1. Wild pitch— Seymour. Time—2h. 30m. Umpire—Emslie. League Games To-Day. Baltimore at St. Louis. Louisville at Cincinnatl, Brooklyn at Chicago. Washington at Cleveland. Standing of the Clubs. But one change was made in the order of teh percentage list by the results of yesterday’s games, Chicago going one above Washington, The clubs stand as follows: Per t. Cent. Won. Lo: 5 ° 833 TYTTTTTity TT TTT Ty ] Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburg Cincinnati .... Louisville Boston Cleveland New York Brooklyn Chicago Washington St. Louis No Game at Louisville. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 15.—The game with Philadelphia to-day was postponed on account of rain. ST. LOUIS TEAM TO BE SOLD. ORIN S Rumor That Byrne, Brush and Von der Horst Will Buy. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—The St. Louis base ball team is about to be sold to Byrne, Brush and Von der Horst; says a rumor that is persistently circulated here to-night. It goes further, and says that Byrne left New York to-night, ostensibly for Ashe- ville, N, C., but in fact is en route to St. Louis, and will reach there on Monday morning. If the deal is effected the team, it is said, will continue, but under en- tirely new management. No details of the rumored sale or plans are known here. Stories of deals with the St. Louis team as the property involved have been frequently circulated since early in the spring, but thus far denials have followed promptly. This time the rumor of Byrne’s departure for North Carolina is said to have been purposely circulated so that he could get into St. Louis without his presence becoming known. It is further said that Von der Horst !s in St. Louis, having arrived there this af- ternoon., Secretary Muckenfuss was seen at iil o’clock last night, and he said he knew of no such negotiations being on foot as a sale of the St. Louis franchise. He said he did not know if Mr. Von der Horst was in the city, but that he was sure the rumor was groundless. No trace of Mr. Von der Horst could be found at any of the hotels last night. At the Lindell, where the Baltimore team is putting up, surprise was expressed by Manager Hanlon and one or two other Baltimoreans that such a deal was ru- mored. First base on balls—Off | OCTAGON WON ‘FROM OGDEN. THE FAMOUS WITHER STAKES RUN OFF AT MORRIS FARK. LITTLE SIMS WAS RIDING. Taral Could Not ‘Bring His Mount Through—Results at Other Tracks. NEW YORK, May 15.—Ogden, the crack two-year-old winner.of the Futurity of 18%, had his colors lowered at Morris Park to- day by the Belmont colt, Octagon, who ran such a good race in the mud on Thursday. It was the twenty-fourth running of the classic Withers stake for three-year-olds at a mile, and a great crowd gathered to watch the contest. In the betting Ogden was the favorite, for opening at 9 to 10 he was steadily backed down until no better than 3 to 5 could be obtained, while Octagon was held at 8 to 5 from beginning to end. The other two, Regulator and annock, were scarcely backed at all. The start was good and prompt and as the horses came out of the chute, Bannock showed the way with Regulator seeond, Ogden third and Octagon in the rear. ‘he pace was, slow for the first sixteenth, but they soon warmed up to their work, with Bannock failing to the rear, his chance for winning being gone in the first half mile. Regulator showed the way for awhile in company with Ogden, but Octavia was seemingly the freshest of the lot. As they ran along the upper turn of the withers mile Talar had to work a little on Ogden to keep him up to his speed, while close be- hind him was the speedy Octagon, still go- ing well. It was but a few seconds after hey: had entered the straight and were on eir way home. When Simms let,out a length of Octagon, and before Taral knew it the big chestnut had passed him, and he began to work with whip and spur, but try as hard as he might, he could not catch the flying son of Bayon D’Or. Summaries: First race, purse, about three-quarters of a mile—Wothurst 107 (Powell), 7 to 10, first by two lengths; Bakins 110 (Thorpe), 6 to 1, second; Humorist 110 (Littlefield), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:12\. Second race, selling, five furlongs—Pre- vious 100 (Sloan), 8 to 5, first by one length and a half; Mr. Stoffle 106 (Thorpe), 10 to 1, second; False Pride 110 (Littlefield), 6 to 1, Third. Time, :59%. Third race, handicap, one mile and a six- teenth—Lake Shore 114 (T. Sloane), 8 to 1, firs'; Sir Walter 121 (Doggett), 4 to 1, second; Volley 105 (Scherer), 2to 1, third. Time, 1:51. Fourth race, the Wither Stakes, mile—Oc- tagon 119 (Sims), 8 to 5, first by two lengths; Ogden 122 (Taral), 3 to 5, second by eight lengths; Regulator 119 (Hamilton), 30 to 1, third by two lengths. Time, 1:43. Fifth race, the Crotona handicap, six furlongs—Premier, 117 (Taral) 15 to 1, first by a neck;. Tinge, 119 (Doggett), 6 to 1, sec- ond by a length; Casseopia, 121 (Littlefield), 5 to 1, third by four lengths. Time, 1:15%. Sixth race, New York steeplechase, hand- icap, about two and a half miles—Peconic 152 (English), 7 to 5 and 3 to 6, won; Lady Raymond 170 (Bracken), 4 to 1 and 7 to 5, second; Marschan 137 (Marz), 10 to 1 and 4 to 1, third. Time, 4:48. Tidman, Decapod, Marcus, Helleas and Dr. Grimes also ran. At Nashville. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NASHVILLE RACE TRACK, Tenn., Ma 15.—The weather was clear and track good. First race, -elevefi-sixteenths of a mile, purse—Traveller 100 (Cassidy), 7 to 1, first by | half a length; Pat Gore 107 (Murray), 7 to 1 and 2 to 1, second; Pavan 107 (Lawrence), 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:23. Secand race, six furlongs, selling—Sim W. 104 (J. Thorriton), 7 to 5, first; Dawn 90 (Turner), 10 to 1, second: Van Kirkman 93 (Straus), 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:16. Third race, Southegn Turk Stake, fifteen- s'xteenths of a mitle—Declared off. Fourth race, eleven-sixteenths of a mile, selling—Koenigen | (Coley), 4 to 1, first; Harry Lee 91 (N. Turner), 8 to 1, second: E WILL place on sale for the Coming W. i _ 4 lot of Samples purchased at a very lows figure from one of the Best Manufacturers in the — country, and Commencing Monday, May 17, 1897, ae we place on sale the entire lot at very low figures, ; In some instances the price is cutin HALF, _! Below we mention a few of the many Bargain h i We Let BL Mer BEDROOM SET, LIKE CUT, $8.35 “= CASH OR CREDIT. BOOKCASE, DRESSER, Like Cut, Like Cut, 00.8 Mb.00 TERMS TO SUIT PURCHASER. SIDEBOARD, Like Cut, CASH OR CREDIT. PHOENIXFURNITURECO, @ IHié—OLIVE STREET—II6 ” OUOnODODONOE-oneHOnOHOHOROHS + ALL AROUND HIS STATION. ~— HYNSON’S Bicycle Bulletin Capt. Young Chased a Oulprit Until He Suaday, May 16, 1897. Cornered Him. High Grade Capt. Willlam Young of the Third Police District chased a man twice around the block in which his headquarters are lo- All the °S models cated last night. The Captain was on the way from his are away down in and will be home to the police station, after supper, and sold for $2.50 cash when turn.ng the corner of Eighth street Handle Bars. and $1.3 a week. and Lafayette avenue, he was suddenly stoppea oy a hatless man running in the op- We have just re-| Thelist includes the ceived alot of 5000 Handle Bars, of all| ‘“Ohtef,’’ “Avery,” posite direction. styles and shRpes;| “Emperor,’’ and a Before Capt. Young could recover from the shock, the man had turned and was 8; they go on sale this fow others, 7 week at Models, one third gone inthe direction from which he had $1 50 Jeasn and $@a s come, The Captain gave chase, and the man month. Tandem Bargain This Week... turned east on Soulard street, ran by the Third District Police Station, Capt. Young’s Regular $150 ‘97 Tandems, diamond frame or Ladies’ and Gentlemen's headquarters, and turned south on Seventh combined, choice of ‘*The street. Capt. Young continued the pursuit, and Elgin” or ‘*Phoenix,’’ this week passed his own office, reaching Seventh 50 4A Ne® ‘ On “) gz HOB |! | Toe Clips, pair i650 Bicycle Wrench i§¢ Nice Bike Lamp .....«+- 97 Vim Tires, first quality ... ¢6.85 saw Capt. Young turn the corner of Sev- enth street, still in pursuit. Then the man darted through the alley, paesed the patrol stable in the rear of the police station and ran out onto Soulard street, again passing the station. By th.s time a crowd had gathered about the block, and several other men had joined in the chase. At elghth and Soulard streets Capt. Young captured his man and led him back to the police station. He was George W. Rauth. While at the home of his parents, at 1715 South Eighth street, he quarreled with Henry Wein, a boarderg The quarrel resulted in Rauth plunging the blade of a knife into Wein’s shoulder. BELLEVILLE NEWS. Walter Evans, the Commissioner of Pen- sons, has appointed Drs. C. R. Dake, B. KE. Twitchell and Julius Kohl an examin- ing board of paysicians for pension appli- cants of Belleville and vicinity. The. ap- pointment of the board, it s claimed, Is due to the efforts of Gen. W. H. Powell, who was in Wash'ngton last week. Here- tofore applicants for pensions were obliged to go to St. Louls or Nashvilley U1. The Belleville Clerks and the #£ly-Walk- ers of St. Louis will cross bats at West End Park this afternoon, Samuel Buder hag finished the decora- — tions of the hallway at the Presbyterian bar Church, John Braunersrenther of this city re- BASE B. + . eee ceived a patent for a bicycle support. AT SPORTS "s Par The Liederkranz will have its picnic, 4 out ” which was postponed last Sunday on ac- ST LOUIS ys. | .. a of rain, at the Star Brewery Park . TO-E . ae ee to-« Ay. , ? See ee Conrad Reinecke, who is stk with con-| game called at 89m © Sate estive chills, had ee remer of St. “ — risi m yeste : . William Harris, a section hand of the fy Ind. he Fair A L. & N. R. R., had his right hand badly yeaterday of “g’ aay al the Hartman, Re street in time to see the man turn west on Lafayette avenue. : | hs | ey The pursued man stopped at the alley be- The up-to-date Bicycle Louis. bi tween Seventh and Eighth streets, until he Store of St. “- a Pr. Vax as Fone is ‘Nail Works, the employes re- teaclars held thelr at the “omer B tudy,” | te ad | tee mA Oe on Ch oF be ie = af _ © = -_ " . sick t ge st APR ee i ee iad * iad ap is ee tired ie: P ak fe Net, Xp
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a Jes bad — “oe bie aa ibn a “ There will ee ee. Le ee ee ee Se ee ee * — Bay 18, 1887, Se a ge SOR. Ss ee ay Ree Od Te eee 2 POL ee RNELL WAS SNOWED UNDER PENNSYLVANIA TOOK FIRST IN ALL THE DUAL TRIAIS. ONE RECORD WAS LOWERED. Splendid Day’s Sport With the Col- lege Boys at Philadel- phia. —_ PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 15.—The Cor- nell Athletes were snowed under to-day by the University of Pennsylvania boys in their dual track and fleld events. In one event, the mile walk, W. B, Fetherman, Pennsy!- vania, lowered the intercollegiate record for a mile by five seconds, going the dis- tance in six minutes and 47 seconds. Mc- Kibben of Pennsylvania won the 120 yards hurdle race in 16 3-5 seconds, record time for the track. Considering that the track was slow these performances are all the more creditable, In deference to the wishes of Ithaca boys, the usual mode of counting the points was changed, so that second counted three instead of two. Cornell failed to win in a single event, the final score resulting: Pennsylvania, 97; Cornell, The summary follows: me mie run—George W. Orton, Pennsy!- ; F. A. Mochling, Pennsylvania, Emerson, Cornell, third. One hundred and twenty-yard hurdle, final . M. McKibben, Pennsylvania, first; W. T. Hale, Cornell, second; W. P. Rem- ington, Pennsylvania, third. Time, 16 3-5, the record time for this track. One hundred-yard dash, final—R. D. Hoff- an, Pennsylvania, first; W H. Thomson, ornell, second; F. H. Kennedy, Pennsyl- vania, third. Time, 10 2-5, record. One-mile walk—W. B. Fetterman, Penn- lvania, first; F. C. Seller, Cornell, second; B. Worth. Pennsylvan! a, thirc Time, :47, breaking the inter- collegiate record by ve seconds, Half-mile run—A. Grant, Pennsylvania, faa L. J. Lane, Pennsylvania, second; H. . Bassett, Cornell, third. Time, 2:01 1-5. Four hundred and forty- yore dash—W. R, Hillary, Pennsylvania, Bret; B. Kennedy, Cornell, Es aaae @ ©" 4 Cornell, third ‘51 4-5. M. Vv. saetian’ Pennsylvania, first; J. M. McKibben, Pennsylvania, second; W. P. Remington, Pennsylvania, third, Time, Two hundred and twenty-yard burdles— Two hundred and twenty-yard dash—R. D. Hoffman Pennsylvania, first; W. H. Thomeon, Cornell, second; F, H. Kennedy, third, Time, :23 1-5, Putting the shot—J. C. McCracken Penn- vents first, 39 feet, 7 inches; W. C., roodruff, Pennsylvania, second 37 feet 214 neches; A. Garland, Pennsylvania, third, 37 eet, 1% inches. Throwing 16-pound hammer—W. G. Wood- ruff, Pennsylvania, first, distance 127 feet, 6 inches; J. C. McCracken Pennsylvania, second, distance, 125 feet; A. Newton, Pennsylvania, third, distance, 112 feet, 2 inches. Running broad jump—J. P. Remington, Pennsylvania, first, 22 feet, 7 inches; oO. Becker, Cornell, second, 21 feet, 1 inch: F. 8. Cooley, Cornell, third, 20 feet, 4 inches. Pole vault—W. A. Stewart Pennsylvania, first, 10 feet, 3 inches; S. D. Wing, Cornell, second, 10 feet, 1 inch; F. W. Deakin, Penn- eyivania, third, 9 feet, 11 tnches. One mile bicycle race—H. C. Cotes, Penn- P. J. Willlams, Pennsyl- vania, second; Ww. stecknouss, Pennsy|- vania, third, ine 2:15 3 High Jump-—%. D, Winsor, Pennsylvania, rst, six feet; V. Powell, ‘Cornell, second, ‘feet 10% BR, G. O Cornell, third, 6 feet 8 inches. YALE WON THE DAY. The Blue Scored 80 Points to the * . Crimson’s 24. “NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 15.—Yale and Sfarvard met for their sixth annual dual track games at the Yale field this after- noon. It was expected that the struggle would be close, but Yale won handily, the score being 80 to #4, Harvard won firsts fn only the quarter, the half and the shot, Hollister being the only member of the Crimson team to take more than one first, He won his events, the half and quarter, in fast time. The feature of the meet was the h'gh jump, in which Merwin broke the Yale record, soing 6 feet 24% inches. Second and third places in this event were not decided, as Rice and Morse of Harvard were tied. Their tie wt) be jumped off in Cambridge next week. The Yale star of the afternoon was Per- kins, who took ten points. He scooped both hurdles, making the 220 tn the record time of 25 3-5s. Yale's winning first in the 100 and 290 by Byers and Fisher was @ sur- prise, as both were dark horses, Sum- maries: sylvania, first “ Becker, 44-yard dash—Hollister, Harvard, first; Shot—Clark, Harvard, Two-mile bicycle race—First heat: Twee- Second heat—Butler, Yale, first; first; third. Time, 163. Yale, third. Time, 10 2-53, Time, 4m, $1 2-5s. Yale, first: Selin, tie for third. Height, 11 feet, first; third. Time, im. 58% s. Yule, third, Distance, 130 feet 11% mches. Chappell, Yale, third. Time, 22 2-5s, ond; Vaningen, Yale, third. bm 25 3-5s. ime 6m. 6:3, Yale Yale, first; Rice aad 6 feet inches. Distance, 22 feet 1% Inches. Garvin, Yale, second; Fish, Harvard, third. Time, 60 4-5s. first; O'Donnell, Yale, second; Abbott, Yale, third. Distance 38 feet 10 inches. dy, Yale, first; White, Harvard, second; Hurt, Harvard, third. Time, 5m. 53 4-5s, . Hill, Fale, second. Time, 5m, 43 2-5s. 20-yard hurdle—Perkins, Yale, SF net to Yale, second; Van Ingen, Yale, 100-yard dash—Byers, Yale, first; Graff, Yale, second; Fisher, One one run—Speer, Yale, first; Bucking- ham, Yale second; Paimer, Yale, third. Pole vault—Johnson, Yale, second; Van Winkle and Clapp, Yale, Half-mile run—H oilisr: er, Harvard, Hinckley, Yale, secon?; Ordway, Yale, Hammer throw—Chadwick, Yale, first: Shaw, Harvard, seconi;: Hickok. Two hundred and twenty yard dash— Fisher, Yale, first: Byers, Pale. second; Two hundred and twear y yard hurdle- Perkins, Yale. first; Morse, Harvard, ‘apes Two- mile bicycle —T we: “ly, liret; utler, Yale, second; Hill, third. High jump— Merwin, Morse, Harvard, tied for second, Hetght, Broad Jump-—Cheney, Yale, first: W Yale, second, G. G. Clark, “Marvere. Shind: Total points—Yale. 00; Marvard, 24, i tt HIGH JINKS ON THE RIVER. Mound City Rowing Club wil) Parade in Style To-Day, The Mound City Rowing Assoc Mation ex- pect to have high Jinks on the river to- day. be a great water parade. in wen $24.000 este ¥ nautical expenditure can be viewed and all So0ris of craft in tine : ae t will be erdinand Gastrich, the veteran o of the Modocs, will be In charge "or the arade, and his lieutenants will be Gus KE. ot th of the North End Club and J. G. Carl ew eget The parade wil) start from the North b-house, at the Merchants’ Bridge ats The tu Reliance with city officials represeiitativea of the press on board lead the Way, the various divisions * Each rowing chub will consti. vision, and all will have out their racing yachts launches and barges. will be down the river to the q where ne seance will ® party aboard review the ‘ree Mayor Ziegenhein has promised nda expect -% pretension of rowing clubs, es be one of the party in BEAT THE SAILOR BOYS. Cornell's Second Crew Pull a Good Two Mile Race. macond va Md., May 15.—Cornell’e orew won @ very inter- | eter from the Naval t ealne boys by two Rahat as | Ely-Walker’s 10¢ oery Stevens’ Linen Crash at . E y-Walker’s Men’s win a Sweaters at Silk Gloves and Mitts at Ely.Walker’s Ladies’ 5%c and 75c Ely-Walker’s 75c and $1.00 Muslin Underwear at anit digi Linen Handkerchiefs at. . Ely-Walker’s Ladies’ and men’s 40¢ Ely-Walker’s 10c and lic Rustline Taffetas and fine Silesias, per yard Ely-Walker’s Ladies’ $40 and ~— Vests, some fancy, at. ....-- Ely-Walker’s Children’s 100 Fast Black Ribbed Hose, per pair per yard . Ely- Walker's ~ has npn ante Muslin, per yard Ely-Walker’s i Table Oil Cloth, ELY-WALKER’S TABLE DAMASKS. Some pieces slightly solled. but ad! spots will come out in first wash- ng. 2%) pleces Ely-Walker’s Bleached and Silver Bleached Table Damask, their price 2%c a F yard; Fire Sale Price 18 pleces FEly-Walker's Heavy Silver tieached German Table Damask, 72 inches wide, their Ie rice 7T5c a yard; Mre Bale Price....... aeetecéine 15 pleces Ely-Walker’s 72-inch Satin- finish, Pure Linen, Bleached Table Damask, their price 3 7c a y ard: C Fire Sale Price........ peceeesec ELY-WALKER’S WASH COODS. 2cases FEly-Walker’s Lawns and Organdies, light and dark colors, some water damaged; their ] price up to ca yard, Fire Sale Price......... eccncecees 2 1 case Ely-Walker’s Fine Sateens latest spring slightly water damaged, their rice a vara, ‘ 1-8c, Fire Sale Price 100 pieces Ely-Walker’s 27-inch Rajah Cloth, just the thing for summer wear, all beautiful designa, not damaged at all; their rice 8 1-3c a yard, f “Ss US eee eee oan Te 1 case Ely-Walker’s Best Amoskeag Outing Flannelettes, in eohecks and stripes, not damaged; . their price l0c a yard, bo oe et SL! eer ree 32-inch slightly 50 «6pleces Ely-Walker’s Imported Fancy Sateens, damaged, their price 20c a ard, Te Fire Sale’ PICO. «casceveaceds schane ELY-WaLKER’S SHIRTS. Ely-Walker’s Men's Percale Shirts, some with collars and cuffs at- tached, some separate, Op their price Tic; Fire Sale Price.......... ia ane Ely-Walker’s Men’s White Laun- dered Shirts, slightly salled, their price $1.00; Fire Sale Price A special Muli and choice Monday a at the ridiculous in pink, blue and worth 69c, Baby Bonnets of Mull, worth $1.0, Sale Price......... Girls’ Duck Tam AS In made with Watteau yoke fronts, were intended to sell at 75c, our lucky purchase makes them possible at Bargains for the Baby. urchase of Children’s Swiss, mbroidered Caps and Baby Bonnets, worth up to 49¢ each, Children’ s Shirred Mull Hats, Sale Price Sean SE Ne sieeceudee in blue, white and tan, worth 49¢, Saie Price Some garments a trifle soiled, but all s Ely- ises, ery, finished with their price Dc Fire Sale Price AUCTION CAPTURES FROM THE ST. Louis’ CREATEST DEPARTMENT STORE. ANOTHER WHIRLWIND® BARGAINS ! ANOTHER WEEK OF CLORIOUS ENTHUSIASM OVER “THE FAIR'S” LY- WALKER FIR THE GREATEST PLUMS RESERVED FOR THIS WEEK! Last week’s great crowds will be doubled and trebled, for women are finding out that it pays them big to walk the two blocks from Broadway to “The Fair.” Broadway rents to pay here—no fancy profits—“The Fair” saves you all that. 55 Ladies’ Heavy Brocaded Silk Skirts, all in large, magnificent designs — all full 4 yards wide—all lined in best material and beau- tifully cut, have fallin in- to the hands of ‘‘The Fair" at half the regular value; the only regret we have is that there are not more of them, for the material alone is worth double what we can sel] the made skirts for; sale begins rompily Mond: morn- ng, take your e “a of the lot pialde, ar and early Monday morning we place on sale a fresh line of Ladies’ Dress Skirts, in Novelty Checks, in al! colors, in- cluding a lot of Black and Colore Brocaded Skirts, allextremely stylish, we!) lined and eran (intended to sell at $1 at the ey ! wonderful cetes of desigus suc ANOTHER LOT OF DRESS GOODS From the Bly-Walker Fire, in Which Prices Only Are Badly Damaged! 85 pleces Fancy Silk Striped Wool in all colors and styles, no wo alike, all clean, perfect goods; Ely. Walker's wholesale price Mee a yard F wire Sale Price oe pleces 40-inch Wool Henriettas, in Light and dark shades, all in per- fect candition; $ price 32%c, of ire Sale Price «J t $3 pieces 40-inch Brilliantines, black and colors, all very stylish , in perfect condition; Ely-Walker’s price 38c, 19 Fire Sale Price ........... nibs 26 proces Extra Quality All-wool and Silk Dress Goods. mixtures ald novelty de- signs; Ely-Walker’s price mq to 62%c, Fire Sale Price... » piece Assorted Dress Gece. Ely-W alk- | in in stripes, oC 50-inch All-wool Black Crepons. B4-inch All-wool Clay Serges. 48-inch Illuminated Canvas Sult- } LADIES WRAP- 0-1 All-wool and Silk Mix- PERS AT 37c. cial Lot of Ladies’ Wrappers, aight Colored Percales, neatly backs and tures, Ely-Walker’s price up to $1.3, Fire Sale Price, for choice all full widths, these nd Tuesday a bit price of white, Embroidered 27-Inc O’Shanters, 20-inch 15 pieces Brocaded India and Taf- feta Silks, damaged; Ely-Walker’s rice 6c a yard, ire Sale Price 85 pieces Fancy Silks, among them such beautiful thireges as— h All-silk Feulards. 24-inch ne Japanese China 8 S:lks and Taffetas, all in perfect condition. Ely-Walker’s price up = $1.00 a yard, Fire Sale SILKS From THe FIRE. 25 pleces Black Peau de So'e, some smoke damaged, some water dam- aged, some tn as good oondition as when they left the mill; Ely-Walk- er’s price up to $1.80 : ard, Fire Sale 1 like. por terns, flowers, gains in elegant designs, not store at $4.25. styles, and Black Brocaded India Dun dt ELY-WALKER'S Muslin Underwear. ots will come out in the wash. El Talker’s Ladies’ Musil n Chem- made with yoke of embroid- a AOE each; Ribbons ELY-WALER’S RIBBONS. y-Walker’s All-silk Satin Ribbons Nos. 5 and 7, all colors; Fire Sale Price Ely-Walker’s All-silk Satin Nos. 9 and 12, all colors; Fire Sale Price........... lowers, Itlats mixed spra Millinery. Hats Trimmed Free of Charge. monday 6n6 Fete. day for choice of about 200 La‘ties’ ity Leghorn Hat3, and trimmed with tips chiffon lace and ribbon, these would be bar- in any Broadway 28 dozen Ladies’ Untrimmed Hats in a great vuriety of worth up to $1.35 c hoice Monday and Tue:day at the ridiculous price of.. ROSES-—1 lot Slik Roses @ roses and Dbuds!, nee & worth #c per Monday “= Tuesday ae ee LOW ERS—A mixed lot of Including Amert- can beauties, corn wont wy sweet "peas, pop s and fol worth from 7éc to $1.26a bunch, Mon- day and Tuesday at ELY-WALKER’ s DRESS TRIMMINCS. A truck lead of Trimmings braids aaa styles, $1.00 -lots at some amon A grea sorted led and ovelt‘es, in Reveres, Bral Sets, leros, etc., etc., a little of avery. thing in this let, all mixed a the confusion of galvese,. lye ae from $8 each, sale Monday in 2 lots price Ely- Walker's Beaded, Spangled and Jetted Dress including fancy gimps, all colors and the lot worth &® yard, on sale Monday in 4 3c, 5¢, Te and Wc a Yard big lot of Ely-Walker’s As- Beaded Net Garnitures, Square and Pointed Yokes, R aes and Braided silk -spang- Girdles, KNITTED UNDERW EAR. A lot of Ely-Walker’s Boys’ High- Undershirts, |@ in brown and blue, all sizes; necked short-sleeved their vrice 280; Fire Sale price 18 dozen Men's Shirts and Drawers, wel worth Mca garment; gO BE ceccdceqcevcecsccacs er eeares Pine ae A SENSATION IN Walker fire were about alls, some of —— great many are tion; Bly Walker's w range up to Sic a pair; similar pat- at 5c and at MEN’S OVERALLS. Among our purchases at the Ely-~ 400 Men's Cottonade Pants and soiled, but a rfect condadt- gm prices sale Monday in $8 lots at “vac. airs ver- LACES AND 38 and Embroide of patterns an soiled, great in 3 big lots at bc 8c ‘widths, all colors, 106 a yard EMBROIDERIES. About 5300 pleces Ely-Walkers’s Lace in a great variety some badly some only slightly, many in perfect cendition —Ely-Walker’s 2c plaim "3 henift Dot 2 ae and @ Ie | SHADES. ‘3c Shades, [tn all colors, mounted and ready to hang; in this sale at A lot of extra good quality Window Sale echetee while they tant Monday ee Bottle Ely-Walker’s T3 wet, per yarg...... *er ee eee A PRETTY CAPE, 85¢ ra. S| 1 i. rN A. ot yg - B ye Cloth . Wwe s, ue pes, jen ‘ eh so a ble a trimmed with velvet bands some braid trimmed, some plain, 50 Be a at some with ttons, worts “2 I to $2. regu e, specia! day ne Foto day, while they last, at.. —_ B5t | CARPETS. At 60c e Yard or Higher, MADE AND LAID FREE During May. Note the savings here. ) Reguiae so Heavy Unica 35c Ingrains at Chain Ingraina at--...ccccces 0-00 Regular se ‘All-Wool 60c |A RUC SNAP. Sots Sat "teorth “Bp 105 ' sale aie, 7 nay eles: ELY-WALKER’S LACE CURTAINS. Now Look at the saree A great stock of. Walker's Wostenam Lace ns, not «a amaged pair > ee them, re- soneaa fer this weolre sale, Their 4c Lace Cur- tains, pair Children's Jackets. A splendid line of Child- one en's Jackets, lue broadcloth, made CORSETS AT (5c. A great big mixed lot of E er’s Corsets, embracing al land styles, | a arse" many oO so and 6 the lot on led, their price up to Price j : - rf j 4 Fal} 7 lin ye ce ‘DRUG SUNDRIES. Imported Cas- tile Soap, -Walk- grades t waists, slightly 15¢ Byer We Lace Cam pair tains +eeeeee 844+ Their Hsp Lace Cur S100 Their $2.75 Lace Cur- $i 50 tains, P@ir .....-- «cee saccoe ais T> make this sale more interest- ing we include all our own regular stock of fine Lace Gurts na, in Irish Points and Brussels Nets, etc., wd heavy discount foe Monday uesday. ELY-WALKER'S HANDKERCHIEFS., Ely- Walker's ladies’ plain white calared border Ma ercblets, “all soiled, some da not one he lot worth anit Fire Sale price for choice Tereet tr tris Fly-Walker’s ladies’ and men’s Handkerchiefs, im perfeet condition, the price up to lBe; Fire Sale price for IGE. .aeccecccaccagadtaserceeces PPASALRPARS SENSATION IN © SILK UMBRELLAS. At 9 o'clock Monday morning we place on sale WO Bly-Walker’s Silk Umbrellas, with Bao eel frames, silk tases and cover, in ne celluloid, Dresden and ee stick ndles. It would take very careful ae, ee to show where these we at all. Ety-Walker got from sach at wholesale. We got ie ¢ for a song; take your pick ve they last fonday at ELY-WALKER'S : Ely-Walker’s ladies’ fme quality fast black and tan Cotton Hose, por pas Wc a pair; Fire price ...... ere eeeserencees . A mixed lot of Kly-Walker’ s , lad misses’ and children’s Se Fire Ely-Walker’s Boys’ Flannel- ette Waists, in CROWD: DRAWING BARGAINS POR MONDAY AND TUESDAY IN EASEMENT. perfect condl- tion, their rice 25c, ire Sale Price Kly-Walker’s Boys’ Fancy Blouse Waists, in percale, lawns and grass linen, all in perfect coniilition, their price up to $1 each; Fire Sale Price, for choice : Ely-Walker’s Boys’ White Blouse Watists, trimmed with beautiful openw ork Hamburg em- 49¢ broidery, thelr price $1.00; Fire Sale Price .. beth eT pieces Ely-Walkers’ eavy All Silk Corded Black Belt- ing Ribbon, 2, 3 and 4 inches wide, average value 40c a yard; Fire Saie 8 $3 SEVENTH ST. AND FRANKLIN AY, 91.98 ; The 8-burner size,worth $4.50, in S this sale . Gasoline Stove Ovens, worth $1, tn this saleat.... Of 49 Wood tors, For best with charcoal sheath- ey hasnds Seen! ine regular price dead air spaces, tended to Keep t “wed price $4.50. Large size of above, with douhle doors, worth $17.50; in this sale at 98 69c 8. Hard ee } 4, 43 insulated ing and provided — food— and keep it dry; regular $10.98 steel—s tn a set (like cut)—regu- Per set for the celebrated Sperry The Knives, all made of tempered lar price 33e. EASY RUNNING MOWERS. The 12-inch size, worth £3,09, in this sale at The 14-inch size, worth $4.00, in this sale at The 16-inch size, worth $5.09, in this sale at ... ozen, each _ for large size Fitre- rvof Cooking Crocks, worth Tally 25¢c. 8 a pair for real gold band C China Cups and Saucers, worth lic a pair. BARCAINS IN CHINAWARE. Saucers of plain white enstane china, worth 8c, each. ....... eee Individual Meat Dishes, worth @e a dozen, each Dinner Piates of piain white semi- povene™. F regains price $1.40 per Lamp Shades of white opal. ‘regular price ihe. inthtssaleat . 5e Castor Bottles of clear erase wase, worth jdc, in this sale at Folding Lace Curtain Stret chers, 14 feet long, woe a. ®. in this sale at . . ik kena For 25 feet good quality Garden Hose, ali com plete with wooden reel and brass nozzle for spray or stream; regular price $3.00. 5c ‘Se Sc Stee] den [Scere regular price te Gar- as ; ke — =D Each for Tem- Paint tau Best qualit and Floor worth 40c qt, in this sale at .. Best Quality Ready for usé, com. with camei's —A bres. as fol- b ete Lic botties at ... Re bottles at... $3, 8 riages, House Baby Patet, good value at $6.50. proportionately prices. For full size Rattan Body with retinned steel wheels and best springs, upholstered in cretoane, complete with parasol; Better qualities at Ely-Walker’s ladies’ and chiltren’s extra quality black, brown and tan smaee, m all sizes, worth to 36c a pair; Fire Sale Price ereeeeeeeeeree Notion Bargains. Stays for .....96 ciated. $e Stays for . Safey ins, "Oe C all sizes. 12 spools Bast- Be ing Cotton for ‘30 brands, tnciad Paper Gecd _.. = pokes br 56 ifm cabinet one fee 30 ee Sh 2G Es: SEVENTH ST. AND FRANKLIN AY. Car- . low — ee —— lengths ahead at the end of the two mile straightaway course. The cadets came in seven seconds later. It Was pronounced by ail who saw it the prettiesi race ever rowed on the Severn river and both crews have reavon to be proud of the showing they made. The course over which the race was run was laid straightaway shoreward from Greenbury Point Light and was two miles lon ( “érnell took the waterslightly in the lead and set the pace at about thirty-five ftrokes, the ‘adets pulling hard and strong, but not Quite 60 renee: The water Was quite rough, a fact which appeared to trouble the Ithacans somewhat. The Ca- dets, on the contrary, being accustomed to rough water, took to it most kindly and pulled in a line as etraight as an arrow. FIELD DAY AT ALTON. Shurtleff and the Western Military Academy in Friendly Contest. Special to the Post-Dispatch. ALTON, Ill, May 15.—The field day con- tests between Shurtleff College and Western Military Academy, which occurred here to- day resulted as follows: 40-yard dash, Post, W. first, 1 _— 11% seconds: Green, Shustien, 6ec- on %-yard dash, Kile, Shurtleff, arst. bx eens Lawton, Shurtleff, second run. Green, ,Shurtlert first. Time, 2: ar Ww t vault, kien! Shure, 8 ’ first, eaten! mE ip A get leff, first, 39 feet, two inches; Johnson, Shurtleff, second. 220 yards hurdie, Lawton, Shurtleff, first. Time, :32; Hoag. Shurtleff, second. 100-yard dash. Beauchamp, W. M. A., first. Time, 10%; Dudley, Shurtleff, second. Putting shot, Beauchamp, W. A., first, 30 feet, 10 inches: Turner, W. M. = second. Standing broad jump, Rafferty, Shurtleff, first, 10 feet 44 inches; James, Shurtleff, second. 190! yards hurdle, Shurtleff, first. Beauchamp, W. M. Time, 20%. r, Pad abe hamme a7 feet inches: 16-pound hammer, % feet Hoag, 12-pound hammer, Shurtieff, fies 1 ineh Running broad first eet 1% woe. ile bicycle alf-mile first; Goddard, W. M. A.. 1:26. ump, Rafferty, Shurtleff, nches; Marsh, Shurtleff, race, pores. W. M. A., second. Time. VASSAR’S AMAZONS. They Have Their Field Day Like Other College Students. Special to the Post-Dispateb. NEW YORK, May 15.—The annual field games at the Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, which determined the proficiency of the girls, individually as runners, jumpers, hurdiers and shot putters, and which settle the question of class champ!onsh| “ a ket ball were held here to-day. interest wag taken in basket ball, in ge ons, had a clean ec Any Ps Se et gk ea ey RE « yet ae 1 men from seeing the sports. In the circles are the hurdles, the course for the 10- yard dash and the basket ball goals. The costume of the contestants is a blouse of dark blue soft woo! material with sailor collar of class colors. The full trousers were gathered into bands and buckled just below the knees. Black stockings and low shoes, with rubber soles, Somnpretes the costume. Skirts were worn unt!] the games began and then they were unfastened at the wa. ‘st, and with a quick movement of the arms brought over the head and droppped upon the ground, giving to the green turf a pe- culiar appearance, as of a growth of mense variegated mushrooms. On the west side, m the shade of the hedge was a long line of mattresses, where the contenaes rested between innings and were attence by th their nS classmates. “ETHE TRIUMPH OF LOVE! Happy and Fruitful Marriage, Every MAN whe know the GRAND TR hp Rey: the } the er ’ Discoveries of to Gortea Lite. whe would for fol. lies and avoid pit- falle, should write fer our _ little ag nd CONFEDERACY’S MIDSUMMER FETE. ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SET FOR MAY 25. ALL COMMITTEES APPOINTED. —— -- — The Last Big Event of the Social Sea- son Will Be Held at the Exposition. Arrangements are complete for the sev- enth annual strawberry festival of the Daughters of the Confederacy at the Expo. sition building, May 2%. This is the distinctive event of the —_— eet before the summer exodus sets a. There ig just enough informality about It ro make it seasonabile. It gives occasion for debut of the summer gtr! in her tan- + attire, as the midwinter bell of the Confederacy is the inaugural for society's Mrs. R. K. Walker ts in of the and the | Was Committee—Mrsa. Park you Badge Committee—Miss Bhreve Carter, Mra. Sailke Bo Boyce, Committee— tens ttce—!} ceils, is fd Shock. Norris Mra. EB. tlons-—-M mes. ter, Stra ones Dn “Renken i Fran son, wrens J arsha H. Cc. yexander Roh Lemonade al farne, Rave boon apy te assiat er mak- ng Rooms—Mre. Hun glee, Mra. Chouteau Smith, Committee—Mmes. Joe Basee, | Comm ittee—Mmes. B. White. Chandler. owen, R. Mra C. rs Parry > re. J. 8. Tar Parcels. L. B. Vaillant, in S Eg. Alex "Galile Bbyce, Ro Weiter] ire rank ” Gaiennies Coles’ rown, pss eo. Me Cc. Chase, Marie citer, M. k Gaiennie. = gonna, ng tee—-Mre. Robert ote en H. B. ifing. =~ Nay Ce t n Coles, Mrs. wf Guid. 7 ~. "\aarme: Sette Ge PP. Apnan, ames ii Ae S Wedelstadt. 8. Clarkson, W. G. Moore, J. Chis- amen i D. 1G. he Duta WD “D. ones, ww ha vel mc, Clemson Grane, Bowen, ra. oegugh O. P. Bryson, M. Bernhelmer, es w. ower Musie W. Par- aulin Committee— Decora- Ben O'Falian, Chouteau Smith, D. 8 Crosby, Shreve Car- MeCormack Adams, J. Frank Hammett. Press Committee—Mmes. 8S. Bowen, Maria J, Johnston, Anna Kap- @. H. Sma EB. Mixinaer” overt ji called meet! > the meg “i Confederacy nt a, at Jefferson Bi heer e
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“LINDELL HOTEL. erican Plan . .. $2.60 per day and up uropean Plan .....$1.00 per day and up Restauraut—Popular prices Turkish Bath and ali nicht. Barber Shop open JNO. F. DONOVAN, Prop. eel All the latest novelties of the season tn Buitings and Trouserings for spring wear now.invite your inspection; 6,000 styles to gelect from at prices incredibly low. Call and inspect. All-Wool Suits to order, $10 up. All- Wool Trousers to order, $2.0 up. Style, fit and workmanship guaranteed. Mesritz Tail- oring Co., 219 North Eighth street, cor, Olive, second floor. COTTON MEN CONVENE. Important Meeting. of Mill Men at Charlotte, N. C, CHARLOTTE, N. C., May 16.—A conven- tion of cotton manufacturers was held here to-day, about forty yarn mills being repre- gented. A number of other cotton manu- facturers also attended the meeting. An agreement was signed by which @ curta!iment in production of 25 per cent will be made tn yarns below twenties, this reduction to g92 into effect June 15, Action was also taken to obta'n a reduction In freight rates from Southern points to the markets of the North and West. A special committee was appointed to look after labor legislation. A permanent organiza- tion was effected, J. T. Anthony of Char- fotte being made President and A. P. Rhyne of Nt. Holly Vice-President. A board of seven directors was created and the dl- rectors were elected. The meeting ad- journed subject to the call of the Board of Directors. TWO PLACES—ONE PRICE, And the Public’s Credit Is Good at Either One. At this season Hellrung & Grimm’s two places of business are the liveliest stores in town, because their etock appeals to all housekeepers who have not everything they want. Summer supplies are now the order of the day, and refrigerators, gas and gasoline Btoves, ice-cream freezers, screens for doors and windows and anything needed for sum- mer can be found without any trouble to you, at one place, One reason of thie activity is their way of making easy terms for buyers. Then their galesmen have the reputation of showing —_ what they want and not atrons 1em to take an unsatisfactory orcing t thing. If you want to see for yourself how they do this, stop tn at Sixteenth and Cass or southeast corner Sixth and Locust. A YOUTHFUL THIEF. Only Twelve Years Old and Robbea His Employer. Grover Wheeler, 12 years old, was ar- rested in East St. Louis yesterday after- moon and brought to St. Louls to answer the charge of larceny. e was an errand boy for the Model Cloak Co., 609 North Broadway. 8. Konin- ski, a member of the company, said the boy had absconded with $21 of his money. Grover Was arrested at the Relay Depot. When searched at the Central District Police Station $12.50 of the money was found. hy a re for Kansas City and was on 8 way to at city when arrested. H will be held for the chief. ‘ A DOUBLE STORE. ‘An Unique Store That Is a Welcome Change From the Old Single and Double Archway. The new stores of the T. J. Reid Shoe Co., On Broadway, are “a thing of joy and beauty forever,” and the double store con- struction is the acme of architects’ art. The two stores have a combined width of 60 feet and are 125 feet deep. The arrange- ment of the stock is such that it atteet @ look of ornament rather than a warehouse view of the stores, and they may well be termed shoe parlors. The T. J. Reid Shoe Co. carry in stock the very best makes of men's and women’s shoes, also a full line of misses’, youths’ and children’s. St. Louis has many handsome business establishments, ~ none more pleasing to the eye than eid's great shoe store. FROM EAR TO EAR. An Elderly Schoolmaster Has His Throat Cut by Robbers. CHARLOTTE, N. C., May 15.—An elderly man with his throat cut from ear to ear was found on the public highwa Refdeville to-day. e could oat aritedinee, ut wrote on a slip of paper that he was Chas Preston, a public school teacher, and had been attacked by two young white men, who carried him tnto the depths of the pine woods and cut his throat when they found he had no money. CATARRH OF THE STOMACH. A Pleasant, Simple, But Safe and Effec- tual Cure for It. Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered the next thing to incurable. The usual symptoms are a full or bloatin ensation. after eating, accompanied “sometimes with sour or watery risings, a formation of nen Causing pressure on the heart and lungs, and difficult breath- ing; headaches, fickle appetite, nervous- ness and a general played out, languid feeling. There is often a foul taste in the mouth coated tongue, and if the interior of the stomach could be seen it would show a slimy, inflamed condition The cure for this common and obsti- mate trouble is found in a treatment which causes the food to be readily, thoroughly digested before it has time to ferment and irritate the | delicate mucous surtaces | of the stomach, To secure a prompt and) healthy digestion is the one necessary thing to do and when normal digestion | is secured the catarrhal condition will | have disappeared, | According to Dr. Harlandson the safest and best treatment is to use after each meal, tic Pepsin, a little Nux, Golden Seal and fruit acids. Chese tablets can now be found at all drug stores under the name of Stuart's being a patent medicine can be used with periect salety and assurance that healthy appetite and thorough digestion will fol- low their regular use after meals. Mr. N. J. Booher of 2710 Dearborn st Chicago, ca condition, resulting from a neglected cold in the head, whereby the lining membrane of the nose becomes inflamed and the noes discharge therefrom passing vackward into the throat, reaches the stomach, thus producing catarrh of the stomach Medical authorities rescribed for me for three years for catarrh of stom- ach without cure; but to-day I am the happiest of men after using only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I cannot find appropriate words to express m good feeling. I have found flesh, appetite end sound rest from their use.” Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest preparation as well as the simplest and most convenient remedy for any form of indigestion, catarrh of stomach, bilious- ness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloat- ae | after meals end for little book matied free on fone routes, py addressing Stuart 0. Marshall, Mich. The tablets can be found at all drug a tablet composed of Diastase. Asep- | Dyspepsia Tablets and not | ‘ly Writes: “Catarrh is a local | @0-0-0-0-0-00-0 BRANDT’S Spring and Summer Styles ae OXFORDS “Be Oxblood, Tan and Black. Turns-=--Needle and Latest Coin Toes J. 0G. BRANDT SHOE 60. MAIL ORDERS FILLED. COR. BROADWAY AND LUCAS AY. SHOT DEAD IN 5 BAGK YARD. JOHN F. DETTE MURDERED BY PHILIP STEINMULLER. WAS SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS OLD He Quarreled With His Tenant Over the Right to Use the Back Gate. John T. W. Dette, 74 years old, living at 2229 Brandon avenue, was shot and instant- ly killed Saturday evening at 7 o'clock al- most at the entrance of his house, His murderer was Phillip Steinmuller, baker, one of Dette’s tenants, whose bake- sbop yard backs up on the Dette grounds in the rear. The trouble grew out of a back gate, which Mr. Dette had put up at the rear of the lot occupied by the baker, in common with other tenants, The object of the door was to keep chil- dren out of the baker’s lot, and protect oth- er tenants from annoyance. The old landlord had taken pains to 80 fix the gate that tenants could open it at will, though nobody else could. It was claimed that Steinmuller objected to the door. He wanted it down. The old man would not take {t down. Then Stein- muller got a padlock and fastened it from the inside. Nobody could then use the door but the man with the padlock key. This led to no end of trouble. Mr. Dette got mad and said he would take the door down. He asked Steinmuller for the key. The latter refused to give it up. The old man got an axe and burst in one of the panels and was going to break down the structure when the baker appeared on the scene, Steinmuller was half drunk and in an ugly mood. He quarreled with the old man and then began to fight him. Mrs. Dette came to the rescue and fought harder than her husband. All were strug- gling for possession of the axe. Here accounts differ. Friends of Stein- muller say that the old man pulled a pistol and fired twice at the baker, one bullet going through his hat. Others say. that Steinmuller pulled a revolver and fired five or six times at Mr. Dette. It is certain that the old man was hit three times, twice in the body and once in the neck. He sank to the ground, was carried into his house and died in five minutes. So soon as the police could be summoned Officers Long and Lasseen appeared and took Steinmuller to the Forest Park Sta- tion. Mr. Dette’s body lies tn his comfortable home, and the family are carefully guard- ing it. They refuse to admit a person to the house, or to give any account of the tragedy. Mrs. Steinmuller, wife of the man who did the shooting, was found in her hus- band’s bakery. She had her hands smeared with dough, and seemed to be utterly in- different. She is a German, reasonably intelligent, but wholly ignorant of the possibilities of her husband's act. She was absolutely indifferent about the old man’s death, and seemed to regard it as only a commonplace incident of a quar- rel in which her husband was engaged. “He will be here in the morning,’’ Mrs, Steinmuller said, referring to her husband, “and you can talk to him.” When told that her husband was likely to be held for murder, and that he would hardly get out so soon, she shook her head and laughed, and went on mixing her dough. She did not see the shooting, but says her husband acted in self-defense. She did not know he had a pistol, or where he could _have got one. ! The most intelligent person in the neigh- borhood is Capt, C. Dibblee, an American, and a veteran soldier, who keeps a shoe |shop on the Dette premises. His story, | though he did not see the shooting, is that Mr. Dette had been greatly annoyed by the persistence with which the baker kept the back door locked, when other tenants and ‘the landlord himself wanted to pass in and out. “They had been quarreling more or leas al) day,” said Capt. Dibblee, “and along about sundown I heard a terrible racket out there. I went out and saw the ol4d-man and his wife battling with the baker. I didn't care to look on, and went behind Mr. Dette’s house to keep out of the way. “All at once I heard five sharp pistol re- ports, and rushing to where the sound was, found the old man lying in his wife’s arms gasping his life away. He died in a few minutes.’’ Mr, Dette, the man who was killed, was 74 years old. He owned all that corner of Brandon and Arsenal avenue, The Arsenal ments above, well finished and modern. In the rear of these, fronting on Brandon ave- nue, is Mr. Dette’s own house, a comfort- able brick structure, The old geniieman ee eee—™ avenue front has three stores and tene riot ¢>bacce from * ON BAOH defore OF TH “wy + chose + > , MERCANTILE WILL BE KEPT UP TO THE STANDARD. ®@ @ ALASKA REFR the best In the world. Free from and economical with ice. HH! at the World’s Fair. The! aA - rugated galvanized tron constructed as to leave der the iron. IGERATOR: r. The warm air chamber rises through the f of the ice chamber, comes RANCES, Complete, with four cook.ng holes, oven and roiler, sold egularly at $16 to 18, now only $12.°° A Big Line of Gasoline Stoves at all prices HE der the ice into the pro and dry. long in contact with the ice. LARGE HARDWOOD ZINC-LINED CHARCOAL-FILLED ‘REFR ATOR, SOLD No other system USUALLY FROM RMR Bic cossevssiscoesue STOVES AND CARPETS, i6th and Cass. UNG & GRIMM, 6th and Locust. : DIT IF YOU WANT IT. SAVE MONEY BY BUYING SHOES or: tol =| * i ft dy ,NBRECH Fissss = orn “408 NBS Tove np “7 ee, LOW RENT—LOW PRICES. LADIES’ AND CENTS’ 8H LOOK FOR BLUE FRONT. A. ALBRECHT, 408 N. 6th St. ~ MADE TO ORDER. also the followers of Kerens and Walbridge. “This may make considerable difference in the result. Stil] I believe the non-partisan ticket will be elected, because I think tho church people and all merchants and busi- ness men will support it. The four Demo- crats may run be ind pomnewnas, but all will proba go through. me Phink the ‘Liberal’ and Citizens’ Demo- cratic tickets will divide the hoodlum vo and thus help the ‘non-partisan’ ticket. do not nemeve my People’s ticket will fig- ure to any extent.” Meetings were held last night all over town in the interest of the several tickets. There was a Democratic meeting at the Jef- ferson Club and other meetings in d.fferent wards. Chauncey Ives Filley anda number of candidates on the Filley-Woodward ticket addressed a meeting at the Turner Hall, Twentieth and Salisbury streets. A meet- ing in the interest of the “Liberal” ticket was held at Bohemian Hall, Dolman street and Allen avenue, Must Be a Man of High Degree, Wae remarked by the crowds, as he saun- tered leisurely down the street in one of those elegant $15 men’s suits, the Globe, northwest corner Seventh and Franklin avenue, are selling at $7.45. Her Wandering Boy. Benjamin Harrison is missing and is su einen’ to be in St. Louis. Benjamin Is ‘ears old. and his home is at 175 West One fiundred and Second street, New York City. His mother, Mrs. Annie Harrison, has writ- ten Chief Harrigan asking that he locate her wandering boy. North End Fair and Festival. The annual fair and festival for the bene- fit of the Church of Our y of Good Council] will be held at the North St. Louis Turner Hall, Twentieth and Salisbury streets, Wednesday evening, May 19. An elaborate programme has been arranged. Injured by a Street Car. Edward O'Donnell of 917 Locust street, @ ag fitter, was knocked down by a Belle- ontaine car at Tenth street and Washing- ton avenue last night. He received a scalp wound and several lacerations. He was treated by Dr. Lippe at the Dispensary. St. Mathew’s Parish May Festival. The fifth annual May festival for the bene- 3 of the Church of St. Mathew the Abostle will take place Wednesday evening, May 19, at Turn Hall, Baston and Vande- venter avenues. There will be music and a select dancing programme. Tramps in Delaware. The influx of tramps into Delaware towns has begun. “A. ALBRECH Monday and Tuesday we offer Big Bargains in Men’s Shoes, oxblood, chocolate, kangaroo, coyote. 4 calf skin shoes, all styes, at $1.99, $2.94, 63.25 | T. Fine vici kid and ’ a ee + : " - vA 7 . Se £ HAV2 YOU SEFN 4 LONERCAN’S “sso in TAN and BLACK? ALL NEW AND UP TO DATE Gents’ Tan $1.95 or Black . coceesesegsge* — or BIACK .« «+ +eeescee oe $2.95 OF B ACK, .seerceeccee Repairing Done at Low No. 1—Conrad’s Root Beer, regular price, 25¢. 108 . Crystal G 900 Pickles, reg- coogi regular Gents’ Tan $2.45 Conte Ee Gents’ Tan $3.45 “chuck, $3.96 vy Prices. CONRAD’S SPECIALS#: W THIS WEEK. No inger Ale, geer pete No O- Battle Greek Saniia : Per oes 80 No. 10—CANDY, COCOAN TIDS, regular price 25c; CONRAD'S, 620 Locust 2712 Franklin Av.; Delmar, Neer Taylor. COUNTY ROAD INCORPORATED. tn ~ ye ~F . : oe 7 z > ; Gave: ‘ o & > % » The St. Louls and Creve Coeur Lage B® road Co. of St. Louls was granted & Geer of incorporation by the Secretary of | yesterday, with a capital stock of Lake. The incorporators ere + 4 hoff, Charles Hodgman, i. others. A POSITIVE and QUICK CURE FOR
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EDITORIAL... . . PAGE 4. . BICYCLE ....... PAGE 2 HE SUNDAY POST-DI MARKETS ...... PAGE 10 PART TWO. ST. LOUIS, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 16. 1897, PAGES 1-12, _ CO ree 'HE CROESUSES OF THE OIL TRUST. FAST AD FURI At the Always Busy Store This Week. We name prices under a summer sun. We will demonstrate what pluck, energy and push can do, does do and will do. . OW ROCKEFELLER HAS MADE $41,000,000 IN FIWE MONTHS. HIS ESTIMATED VAST WEALTH. The Queer Contradictions in His Char- acter as Man and Trust Magnate. —_————... Special Correspondence of the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 13.—When Mr. Croesus was operating his good things a few years ago he became “real proud,” as our friends from Africa would say, because he had a little more pelf than his neighbors. He wore real diamonds and did other things to im- press the world with the fact that he was the richest man in town and was proud of it. He imagined none who were to come after ‘him would near approach him in wealth, but poor deluded old fellow. how poorly he read the future. John D. Rocke- feller and the Standard O11 crowd had not then arrived nor had their coming been heralded. When they came he quickly saw what his finish woud soon be and retired with his gold and chattels. Since then there has been none to dispute the title with the men of oil, or the oily men as more properly describes them. From obscurity and second degree poveity out in the oil regions of Ohio and Pennsyl- vania they ‘have pushed to the forefront within twenty-five vears and have greater wealth than the millfons of the Rothschilds, or any of the fabled princes of India. No one knows the full extent of their holdings even in oll and the majority of them have other wealth that reaches almost as fabu- Jous a sum. They have $97,000,000 in oil, at least that is the capital stock of the Trust now in liquidation and is the “certificates” quoted daily. It probably cost one half that amount, mainly in accrued earnings of stock in small companies merged into the giant trust. The other half is believed to be ‘‘wa- ter’’ and good will. Notwithstanding the great inroads made upon the business by the Cudahys and others in Chicago and elsewhere Standard Oi] certificates are quoted at $315 and no sellers, making the holdings of-the Trust crowd worth $305,550,- 000. Since the present rise In the quotations hegan five months ago an increase of 5 po nts has been made, and on the quotations of August 7, 18%, it has jumped 113 points. The enjoyable features of the Standard Oll stock lie not alone tin the increase in value. Tts dividends have kept the wolf from the door these many years. Prior to 1893, when Legislatures and Congresses and _ high courts were very costly and several of them had to be purchased to help along business and provide a seat in the United States Senate for Grandpa Paine out in Ohio and when other bribery was more expensive than now, the dividend was anywhere from 10 to 25 per cent annually. In that year it was 12 per cent, the next two years 16 per eent each. Then extra dividends were add- ed and 30 per cent was distributed last year and thus far this year 20 per cent has been handed around. Thus in a little more than four vears the stock has almost paid its full face value in dividends, and before the year closes it will have gone far beyond that amount. How the company does this no one except the “Rig Fight’’ knows, and they are not telling anyone. They own about $89,000,000 of the capital stock. When the trust was declared illegal they authorized themselves to liquidate its affairs through private sales and distribute the proceeds. For five yeera_ this liquidation has been in progress and in the meantime these eight men have had absolute control of the company. They are H. M. Flagler, Benjamin Brewster, the ockefellers—John and William—John . Archibald, H. 8S. Rogers, W. H. Tilford and O. B. Jennings. Whether or not the dividends are profits or income from sales of property held by the trust, shareholders do not know and cannot ascertain. In what shape the liquidation will leave the trust no one is able to get an Inkling. A rumor that a company with $30,000,000 and also one with $200,000,000 capital would suc- ceed to-the proprietorship have been floated and denied. In the meantime the _ stock market is being “worked” for all it !s worth. Trust men are said to be the beneficiaries. The “Big Eight’”’ have nothing to say, but unlike many who make that declaration, they say nothing. While the Trust fs in liquidation its enor- carried on in the old aggressive way, yet tn secret. Thousands of men.are employed and the da'ly ex- enses of the coricern are mous business is m Another week of those handsome Rockers, like mcut, worth $2.50 for C 3 3 3 7 3 @ Solid Oak Dresser, polish finish, with = 24x30 oval French () () 4 ‘ = plate mirror (like cut), worth $18.00. ee tremendous, | § Vithout the more than $250.000 a year pafd (§ In salaries to the “Rig Eicht” the other ex- penses run close to $50,000 a day, rumor says. All of the concern’s bus'ness is directed from New York, In a short time it will be done in one bu'liding. That will be the Standard O'T Building now being erected in lower Broadway, It is to be a sixteen story lace and cost $1,.250.000 on land worth a ike amount. FPvery foot of it will be oc- cupied by the Trust and !t will be the lar- gest building devoted to the office business of one concern in the world. More than 2,000 clerks could be housed easily in it. “John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil erowd"” is a conveniently tndefinite phrase made necessary here by the peculiarly se- cret methods of the concern. It is known that the eight men mentioned practically own It, as certain it is théy control] it. Who hold the $17,000,000 of eapital stock not in their hands is not known. The Paines of ney and his children, who also are heirs and of the ex-Senator wha had the distinction of being the first man to buy outright a State Legislature in order to go to the Unit- ed State Senate—with Wiliam C. Whit- ney and his children who also are heirs and beneficiaries. of the Paine millions, are large holders. However, they and ali others are small holders as compared to John D. Rockefeller, {t is thought. He controls the company and {s alleged to own $64,000,000 of its capital stock. f such be true his wealth increases $640,000 every time the stock advances a point: it has advanced | at that rate sixty-five times since Decem- ber 6, fncreasing the value of his holdings | $41,000,000 within five months..This mon- strous wealth is only a part of his estate Mr. Rockefeller owns much of the Mes- | faba and Gogeblo tron ranges if he is not the sole proprietor of the richest veins Steamboats and railroads and piers in lake e'ties in connection therewith are a part of the great plant. He is sald to have other big and profitable investments. Great tron and steel plants may be‘added soon He is Worth $225,000,000 conservative men say if he is worth one cent. The combined wealth of the Big ty | would sustain a nation through war &@nd pestilence. Rockefeller’s wealth fs not all locke: { the Standard Oj] Co. He has nearly pe A $100,000,000 Invested in many enterprises of vast magnitude. In real estate he has tied up $15,000,000; in steamship lines, $2,000.000- in fron mines, $15,000,000; ks in railroad stocks | and bonds, $25,000,000; in bank stock, $8,000,- | ; in natural gas stock, $4,000,000: in { - factured ——e 8 stock, $3,000,000; in mines tn States, $5,000,000; in Government bonds and miscellaneous securities. about $12, 000, and In cash, about $2,000,000, be of the figures just given Seentate, as the gecurities are con- of te ¥ Muctuating, and the incessant flow ©OmMe necessitates new investments. A ate, however, of $244.000.000 can Uae Ge. eee Corduroy Couch, tufted, well made and durable (like cut), worth $9.00. ee WORE ace bebecees eek _ eepepeomye wie te ic i ic ie i i, i i in as oe PARLOR AND BEDROOM SETS. Bedroom Sets, hardwood, well made, worth $14.00; this week 5 Bedroom Sets, solid oak, 20x24, bevel mirror in dresser, worth $18.00; this week... ‘ Bedroom Sets, solid oak, 18x40 cheval » mirror in dresser, worth $25.00; this week.. i Parlor Suits, covered with silk tapestry, worth $30.00; this week Parlor Suits, covered with fine silk brocatelle, worth $40.00; this week... cece. Parlor Suits, handsomely carved frames, fine covering, worth $60.00: this week...... FOLDING BEDS AND SIDEBOARDS. $8.50 Folding Beds, solid oak, with 18x40 bevel mirror, worth $32.00; this week........... $1 9 50 Folding Beds, handsomely carved, WOCTR GOR 00s 21s WOE ek o's cc'e cd vemcccesed P Sideboards, solid oak, well made and finished, worth $12.50; this 8 a Sideboards, solid oak, polish finish, worth 20.00; this Rin sinned n4cecnnctal 4 Sideboards, with pattern French: plate mirror, worth $25.00; this week....... : Folding Beds, mantel made of hardwood, worth $15.00; this week ne Un fey yoga OO gRggaye spRaggrag: agen Largest line of Baby Buggies in the city, buggy like cut, with satin parasol, worth 4 $8.50. This week .... 1 | CASH or CREDIT. 0 AS aie vi V%4e'*Ze Y/, bilo os vy, Z ( = hell °. Bed Lounge, covered with best crushed plush, trimmed with silk plush, like cut, worth $12. This Week Roll Top Desk, solid oak, 4 feet long (like cut), worth $20.00; This Week.......0-- Extension Table, solid oak, 6 foot, well made (like cut), worth $4.50; This week..csco. Wilh} SPA Mien Poy Jab He 7" ‘ S Us , Ny “Ai A Wn'n.j a WY , Y hy Corduroy Couch, with roll head, tufted, best springs (like cut), worth $12.50. This, Week. ....cccccccees oe CP BS th OR ae He. SR a\' $f.00 1CARPETS AND.—s=E CARPETS AND MATTINCS. Velvet Carpets, new designs, : 4 h WOrtls OL.FD; CID WEE ccc ccccccccdccevcecennces C Brussels Carpets, extra heavy goods, 7 worth 90c; this week... odevovcccsocesesess C Brussels Carpets, worth 75c; Ale ee WA: on owans Ingrain Carpets, worth 60c this week Ingrain Carpets, worth 35c; 25 ? this week.. Straw Matting, worth 30c; this lian TE i2c Straw Matting, worth 20c; this week..........+.. WARDROBES AND EXTENSION TABLES. Wardrobes, double, large size, well made and finished, worth $6.50; this week......... $3.75 Wardobes, solid oak, large and roomy, worths GIRS} (ie Weel..c cc coccccadccicccecmad : Wardrobes, double, with large French 2 plate mirrors, worth $35.00; this week...... ' > Extension Tables, pillar leg, 6 foot, worth $7.50; this week... cccchcccccncetocecs , Extension Tables, solid oak, 6 foot, worth $10.50; this week......ccccccccsececes ; Extension les; solid large tops, ) 8 foot, worei, $10.00, diwek rope - ST 0.50 t . ELEVENTH AND OLIVE STS. NO MAIL ORDERS FILLED THIS WEEK : that will make our surplus spring stock melt as snow Two-Hole GASOLINE STOVE, like cut, Best Make, worth $3.50, This Week, Refrigerator, hardwood, best make, every one guaranteed 25 worth $7.50; this weck......- s 4 ace e Bookcase with double giass door, solid oak (like cut); worth $12. This Week i timepieceg in the gardens of this Tarrytown palace, There is one jmportant question connected with the fabulous growth of this man’s fortune, and that is—What will it amount to in the next twenty years, should Mr. Rocke- feller live tliat. long? Naturally, we of the unwashed are over- whelmed by contemplation of these dollars and tanks of oil, and hills of iron ore, and wonder what manner of man It is who can own them. Then it is We are more bemud- dled than ever before. A gouty old money | bags is pictured, or fancy brings forward a | society club leader who wines and dines with reckless prodigality, but when these things are done John D. Rockefeller has not been seen, Neither has his brother Wil- liam. They are much alike In ideas and temperment and in discussing one an idea of the other can be given. John D. Rockefeller is a unique character. He is a study in mental relief and mora] perversity. There are none exactly like him —the Rev. Dr. Potter and some others would add “Thank God.”’ He is as plain, wnostentatious and free from society’s polish as an honest farmer, yet his company owns minions who are in society for the company’s good. He hates newspapers; yet his company has wrecked homes and sent Many men to death in poverty. He gives millions to a university, yet his company bribes a Legislature, or steals an election with impunity. are Ap- | His fortune | but it is hardly just given. Pg s Rockefeller at the onaires, not only o country, but of the world. At one oa Hung Chang was worth toa on Was proved an exaggera- 4 inaman not owning prop- th fifth of that sum. ne Se entates of the world has nd ane. of a Rocke- Celves $2,000. bout Ohe-ninth of the eke an are out of this sum she must doesn't even have maintain the court. She BD ggg SB. the pleasure of spending ee. The 2 overnment per toruia that » Of Russ a trifle but officers of pending of it, Se i i i He endows a church, yet his company has hired men to blow up @ rival's plant with dynamite. He hates newspapers; yet his company maintains a secret press bureau at a large salary to produce news that will affect the stock market. At its head is one of the shrewdest schemers the newspaper field in this city has produced, He preaches honesty fm all things, yet ‘his company resorts to methods that would entitle its minions to membership in every penitentiary from ocean to ocean if their tracks were not so skillfully covered. He is, figuratively, negative; his company is positive; combined they get you coming and going. The history of the Standard O!] Co. was reviewed in these columns recently. It is in brief a story of the brutal success of power and wealth over all opposition, by 10Onest means when convenient, lawlessnesa when necessary. “Every man ‘has his rice’ has been the encouraging axiom that asa uided it. The price depended upon how badly a thing was desired. Palaces for the successful, wrecked homes for the vanquished, strew its path. There are enoug a psa Ohio, en- , Pen Vania an es rginia to the world’s market. Stand. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. an ti no Trust, no one can say. 4 the buyer t might av trusts complete wl Standard .e) tsation tn truseck a well as prices. "Rock: Trust men always efeller was a bookkeeper for the original company once at $40 a month; he is at its head to-day. Its history ts of his devising — in a large measure is one story of his e. It is the anomalous condition of man’s morals as here outlined that confronts you in studying Mr. Rockefeller. What he would be under different circumstances is risky conjecture. In his personal life he is one man, as a Standar Oil official he works for the Standard Ot] Co. At home he is said to be a grand character; at the office damnable schemes have been con- cocted. His family is small and his devotion to it has been one of the charming features of his life.. There were only two daugh- ters: one married young McCormick of the harvesting machine firm about a year ago. He came on from Chicago to have a big wedding, but became ill at his hotel. The marriage was celebrated in the quiet of his private quarters, after which the bride re- ceived her friends at her father’s home. All of the family are as democratic as hu- mans can be. he had every advantage of latter were graduated rom fashionable colleges, but neither ts bookish at all. Their friends are of the fashionable set as well as from the others, yet season after season has come and gone without the young women attempting to shine as #0- ciety leaders. The whole idea seems to have been revolting to them, They have al- ways been devout church people and found their happiness in the delightful compan- ionship of other members of their family and in church and Sunday School work. To help the poor, not for the purpose of gaining notoriety but to relieve suffering, has been one of their dreams and it has brought more enjoyment than all the balis at the Waldorf could have done. Many original schemes of relief have been suc- cessfully carried out, and ‘her have often entertained the poor children im their rich- ly furnished parlors or at picnics in Cen- tral Park. Their ideas are much like those of Miss Helen Gould. This man of millions has encouraged and aided his family in all their sehemes. He contributes enormous sums weekly to or- ganized charity and church work. His gifts of something like $10,000,000 to the Chi- cago University are well known, reat wealth; the Mr. Rockefeller has the rich man’s dis- like for the tax assessor. He and his broth- er. William, are much alike Mm all things as previously stated, in this last particular they are full twins. Each has magnif- cent country home at or near Tarrytown, in Westchester County. e contended with the assessors, and at inst have successfully evaded town ' others, however, oe vee muicted by the Fury indicted two of thee sight assess. cs - wea ie SO Ltn gee eS a ‘- a oo ge ‘ AIM I oe ie ig Re. Se ae ee ay * aad J ERE EET LOE BT Re Ge ES Cie A LN last year for omitting the rich men’s per- sonal estates from taxation. This year the assessment was increased about $8,000,000. At these suburban homes simple but ex- quisite elegance its maintained. Their grounds are superbly kept. A. recently added attractive decoration is a floral time- piece. It is a large bed of vari-colored owers, so planted and of such species as to open at different hours of the day. It is novel and most attractive, Much discussion has been indulges of ate by reason of the new aded heri- tance tax law advocated by the State Comptroller and passed by the Legislature, It is before the Governor for his approval. It will make the payments larger and in a measure reimburse the State for the many thousands secreted by the wealthy. Its opponents declare it will drive others from the State, as the present law drove away the Goulds. In other instances it is ex- pected to bring about a distribution of great estates before the death of their own- wife and daughters | | cheat the a few days ago had ad stributed his wealth | among hig children, and thereby atovenees ) ne | ; | ers. One man of millions is sald to have sealed his bonds in envelopes ang placed the names of his heirs theron as he wishes them to enjoy his wealth. A friend has the envelopes. It fs a rank attempt to tate. The Havemeyer who died the State collecti inheritance tax. stead of or ny 000,000, as he was ex- ted to do, Bie estate will not exceed 00,000. It is shrewdness for some to defy the law, but it iq crime for others. SHE WAS NO MONKEY. Mrs. Madsen Resented Being Called One by Mrs. Polletshek. Epecial to the Post-Diepatch. NEW YORK, May %&.—Mrs. Michael Pol- letshek leaned out of her window tn Perth Amboy, N. J., and called her next-door neighbor, Yorda Madsen, “Monkey.” She is in bed to-night end ber neighbor is Polletshek and her 32-year-old child. Pwomen have had several nelghborily rows. prey Polletshek called Mra. adsen ““Mon- ey,”” the street. Mra. Polletahek’s 2-year-old child was playing near. Unable to reach the mother Mre. Madsen picked up the ohliid, tossed tt far out in the street, rolied, bawling in the mud The mother ran to the rescue. She was about to lift the child im her arma when Mrs. Madsen attacked her. A blow on the enemy scious. rel ren in ae charged with nearly murdering nares. , oe : and the latte? asked her to come fo | where it . head knooked the mespes sprawling on the child. Then she cont to mmer carmed the injured woman into the house The amazon went to jail, TO MOBILIZE MILITIA. Gigantic Scheme Planned by the Oma- ha Managers. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—A project of great interest to the National Guard is the proposition to mobilize the entire guard of the United States at Omaha during the | Transmississipp! and Industrial Rxhibi. | tion, fhe department of promotion of Which | has been for some time in correspondence with the Adjutant Slltltasidiee,
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; Lp: 4 ~~“ a 7AM \ wis TWO HUNDRED WHEELS WILL SPIN. FOREST PARK ROAD RACE TO BE A GRAND AFFAIR. —_— PRIZES COMING IN SHOALS. The Boys Are All Training Hard and the Usual Number sf Dark Horses Are Entered. ‘Aside from the Pike County tour, which will be over and ended to-night, the inter- est of the local riders center& in the For- est Park road race, which is one of the big- pes bieyele events on the regular calendar n St. Louis. Tt is a benefit to the cycling fraternity in general in that it is often the maiden ef- fort of many young riders, who find out that they are not far‘from the first flight. It is not like track racing, where many de- tails have to be mastered, but is more necr- ly related to the every day jaunts, with Which al) are familiar, so that a noviee is not in a blue funk when he starts. There are s0 many entries generally that no one rider, especially if he !s a beginner, at- tracts sufficient attention to rattle him or scare him. In this way a young and inex- “soto rider is first given a chance to a what sort of racing stuff there is in m. The promoters of the race expect to dis- tribute about thirty prizes among the 200 or more riders. The entries last year were Over 170 and the ratio of increase in riders justifies the calculation that there will be fully 30 men strung along over the course on June Ll. The race ts a local affair, but does not lack in merit or standing for that reason, and is very popular with the spectators. On the day of the race the route through Forest Park is lined with people. and the finish on Linde)l avenue is a terrific jam. It comes at a season of the year when the girls all have their new spring togs on, and they all get out with any amount of brave finery to cheer up the young men of their acquaintance who are participating. There Is not the slightest clue to the win- ner of the race or the time prizes. The prophets this year are as much at sea as usual, and do not even venture a predic- tion. It may be won by anybody, and if the handicapping is done as skillfully this year as usual the race will not be decided until the very last foot of it has been run. It will be a close hot finish. The prizes for the race are coming in in first rate shape and the indications are that the prize list will equal that of last year. The prize list to date is ag follows: yra- cuse bicycle, Shapleigh Hardware Com- pany; $0 gold watch, Pope Manufacturing “Company; Road King bicycle; $10 in mer- chandise, Tidd Cycle Manufacturing Com- pany; bieycle suit. Arbuckle Cycle Com- pany; pair of M. & W. tires, Henry Stew- art & Co.; pair of Furlong racing tires, Furlong Cycle Tire Company; pair of Sam- eon tires, New York Tire Company; pair of M. & W. tires, Morgan & Wrieht; silk ymbrella, D, L. Parrish; Brown saddle, Dar- ' nell Cycle Company; bicycle lamp, cyclo- meter and bell, Van Hofen & Wicke; Brown saddle, South Side Cycle Company; hat, Alfred Matthews; Mezinger saddle, Kuntz & Kaechele, The Cycle Board of Trade hae also contributed $1 in cath for the pur- Chase of prizes and the Lindell and Mis- souri Raitway Companies have contributed $30 towards the promotion of the race. This leaves many of the largest firms in the bicycle business still to be heard from and it is possible that three or more high pone wheels will be added to the prize ist. What the time prizes will be has not as yet been fully decided, but there will be three and the-intrinsic value of each. will be considerable. The applications for entry blanks to Sec- retary Laing during the past week have been numerous and indicate that the en- try list will be large, exceeding that of last year, when the high water mark of li77 was reached. The entry fee this year is $2 and no entry will be received unless accompanied by the fee and furthermore, the entries will positively close on May 29, in order to give Handicapper W. H. Ros- borough ample time to arrange the handi- GETTING READY FAST. Local Riders Training Hard for the National Meet Here. The National Circult meet is not far off and out at the Pastime track there are a dozen or two young riders who may make some of the circuit chasers look to their laurels when they strike this part of the country. The track is shaping up nicely and is growing faster every day. It will never be as fast as some of the more expensive cov- ered tracks with cement pathways, but as a good all-round track to try out men on it is far from being bad. There is some rec- ord scraping being done on the quiet out there and some surprises may be sprung the first week in June when the pistol cracks for some of the big circuit events. It is almost too soon to indicate with any accuracy what the events will be or who will be here, but one thing is certain and that is that some of the best circuit chasers in the country are on the list, and the boys here are prepared to give them . _ race and a good tim during their visit For the State Meet. The new one-third mile track at Mary- ville, upon which the races at the Annual! Meet of the Missouri Division will be held July 2 and 3. will be thrown open for the use of those who may desire to use it for training purposes June 1. It will be kept in shape all the time, and no charge will be made for its use. The stretches are 320 feet long, while the 580 feet turns are banked over six feet. It is thought by all who have tried it to be the fastest track in the state, and the professional mile rec- ord jis expected to be set below 1:50, while the amateur three mile competition record is expected to fall in the three mile hand- icap. The race programme will include six amateur and five professional events, with a valuation of over $700. The entertain- ment provides for the same lavish expen- diture, and the Maryville motto, ‘“‘A crack- ajack meet in a crackajack town in a crackajack state,’’ will look you in the face from etart to finish. The reception Scume will be composed of Maryville’s **6,000,"" A YANKEE ROAD RACE. New Jersey Has a Big Annual Event From Milburn to Irvington. Of all the bicycle road races of the year in the East there {s but one to which is at- tached anything like as much importance as attaches to the b'g Chicago road race of Decoration Day. That is the “Irvington- Milburn” between the towns of Irvington and Milburn, in New Jersey. It is a race for Eastern wheelmen principally, though it is opeh to entries from all parts of the country. By far the greater number of the riders usually hail from New York, but it is not true by any means that the greater number of the honors fall to New York wheelmen. The chief honors in the Irvington-Milburn, of course, as in all other road races, is the winning of the time prize. That plum has been picked in years past by such well- known riders as Charles Murphy, Hoyland Smith, Monte Scott and A. H. Barnett. It is considered quite worth the while of any wheelm.an toadd this prize to his string, and the man who secures it is assured of fame for at least one season in the bicycle world. The course of the Irvington-Milburn Hes through’a pretty stretch of country. It is over the Springfield macadam road, and is five miles in length. The distance for the race being twenty-five miles, the riders have to go five times around the course, which enables the spectators to get a splen- did view of the contest. The course is such, too, as to thoroughly test the ability of the contestants to compete in road races. Not that the road is not smooth and good, but there are hills-that test the strength and staying powers of any wheelman to mount, The starting point in this race is midway and Millburn, in a pleas- ant grove. road to Irvington rises gently, except just before the town, where there is a decidedly steep hill. After that is a slight decline, and then a long hard hill at which the weaker riders in the contest usu- ally balk, and on which they finally quit. In fact, the course is so hard that usually not more than half of the starters are counted in at the finish. The Irvington-Millburn race was organ- ized back in the days of the old ordinaries or high wheels. A. Berkman of New York was the originator. Usually there are from 40,000 to 50,000 peo- ple gathered along the Springfield road to see the race. This year, for the first time, it will be held under the joint auspices of the New York, New Jersey and Long Island Associated Cycling Clubs. 1 e number of entries this time, it is expected, will con- siderably exceed that of any former year. The limit of the handicap will be nine minutes, and the limit of time allowed for riders to finish will be one hour and a quar- SIX-DAY RACES. They Are Not as Popular With Riders as They Were. The local bicycle men are all taking a great deal of interest in the action of the Illinois State Legislature on the six day race question. As published in the Post-Dispatch last Wednesday the [fegislature is working on a law to prohibit the continuous six day riding. The text of the law as it now reads is as follows: Sec. 1—That it shall be unlawful for any person, persons or corporations to Ss, between rie beg B&B 4 7 a* gtk we Reeias. TT Shia! he became “haoabay ose \\ \\\\ a’, te \\ GOV. HASTINGS NOW RIDES THE, BIOYCLE, {y'he becaine an eothunlabe “Ife has Satied the or ney i: TEE ee amt, OS pe ee 2 Sean, wee Seon eee SrA ¥ oe ED ; Pde as ay bode teeta, i ‘ ‘ ¥* ° z ; “ae Rw; vs jit on 1 a Bole" “a - . Re ro heels Siar ots =" xi a ‘i ats % cca te = on Ss es Ha 4 R , AS % ; Pe ad TPE a ae AE doce Ps ant Meo OE aN RS: Sn ae engage, take part or conduct a bicycle contest, match, or race of more than twelve consecutive hours’ duration with- out a rest of six consecutive hours fol- lowing each twelve hours’ racing. Sec. 2—It shall be unlawful for any person, persons or corporation to rent, lease, let or hire any building, race track, park or road, be they public or private, to any one for the purpose of conducting a bicycle race not in accord with section one of this act. Sec. 3—Whosoever shall be found guil- ty of violating any of the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a mis- demeanor and liable to a fine of not less than $25, nor more than $600, or a sen- tence of not less than thirty days nor more than one year in the county jail or House of Correction, according to the discretion of the court. 1 laws or parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed. This impresses the local officials as being a very sensible sort of a law, which does bi- cycling no harm whatever, and prevents the heart-breaking races such as were run last winter in New York and Chicago, and which left some of the riders almost com- plete mental and physical wrecks. Alex. Lewis, who has been riding bicy- cles ever since they first came into general use, said: “I thave talked with a lot of the boys about that bill, and they all think it is all right, because it makes them run those races sensibly. In every six-day race it has been observed that during the hours from midnight until 10 or 11 o’clock in the morning there is hardly anybody watching the races, except the workers and trainers. The men just keep up an awful grind during that timnme and are in very poor condition when the crowds do begin to come in the afternoon and evenings. It was all well enough for once or twice just to show how much a man and a bicycle can stand, but now that it has been shown there is no further use for such cruel and useless driv- ing of human béings.”’ At the present time St. Louls is not in any imminent danger of a six-day race, as there {is no track here suitable for it, and will not be until the Exposition Coliseum is finished. RE HOW TO DRESS. Some Suggestions on Costumes for the , Girls. A woman who rides a wheel and has her own ideas about cycling costumes has writ- ten as follows about dressing for the wheel: The other day I heard a man say to his wife: ‘Would you like to look like that woman?” “That woman” was a ferninine cyclistwho had not given sufficient thought to her ap- earance on the wheel, and she was far rom being the only woman thus neglectful of the first article in the feminine code. Yet it is this very thing that deters many a would-be cyclist from adopting the wheel as a means of locomotion, as well as of pleasant exercise. A regular cycling habit Is a necessity, and the sooner the wheelwoman comes to a real- izing sense of this fact the better for the continued popularity of the wheel in femi- nine circles. Women, as a class, are-not oing to make a practice of looking like reaks for any length of time. They will either adopt the wheel altogether, or they will adopt a becoming costume. There ts no reason in the world why the latter can not be the solution. The all-important garment to be consid- ered is the skirt. Bloomers as an outer garment are out of the question nowadays, as let us hope they always will be. The skirt which seems to be gaining most in popularity is the one with the division in the back, which fits nicely over the wheel, and rarely gets askew. There are several varieties, but all have pleats in the back, which insure oF agen drapery when the wearer is seated in a saddle. One of the cheapest as well as the most satisfactor skirts is really ‘a double or divide skirt with a false panel that buttons down in ~ to each portion of the divided gar- men This front panel is shaped like the of a skirt, and the buttons look like a wan. ming down the seams, but the convenience of the arrangement ‘s realized when, upon reaching a quiet, country road, the panel is unbuttoned and removed, leaving the rider untrammeled and free in a bifurcated skirt. Such skirts as these with jackets to go with them can be purchased, ready-made for from $7 to $9 at the large stores. : The best materials for such suits are cheviot and tweed, but some of the more elegant ones are made of cloth such as is used in habits for horseback riding. The jackets worn with bicycle suits are mostly Etons, in accordance with the pre- vailing styles in other costumes. They are in every way better suited to the cyclist than those with loose, flopping fronts, Some prefer a short coat skirt to hang down over the saddle-in the back, but that jis an ex. cess of modesty which few share. There is a difference in the size of bicycle sleeves, so noticeable that last year’s suits are bein sold cheap. The woman of cleverness and thrift haS seen her opportunity in these and has purchased one of these and pruned the sleeves. This can be done as easily as in the case of any other gown by ripping out the sleeves and cutting off three or four inches from the top of the upper sleeve. This makes a_well-fitting small sleeve without the trouble Of buying a pattern and cutting it all over again. Although browns, tans, and grays are con- sidered the best colors for suits because they are the most serviceable, some of the rettiest costumes are black and dark blue ven purple is worn on the wheel as it is everywhere else. HARD AT IT. The Boys Are Now Spinning Over the Pike County Roads. It was a gay crowd that left the foot of Olive stret last night on the steamer for Clarksville to start out bright and early on the Pike County tour over the best turn. pikes in the State of M‘ssour!. The hoat was gaily decorated and brilliant] lighted and all the wheelmen appeared jn fyij regalia of shorts, sweaters, etc. ome of the boys were particularly care. ful about their make-up 4nd appeared jp new uniforms with all the latest ideas a8 to fit and cut and texture “3 wie Vv The bicycle sult, & Fiviauai ‘ e fe ake ‘ for the indulgence of in aste, is only costume which could make @ collection, like that on the boat last night possibie In many instances it was strongly su,- gestive of a masquerade ball, all that Was lacking being the masks. The tour start. this morning and will be over to-night, when, most of the riders will Sobel fh mings Ever ssible arrangeme or havin a) weed tine was made during the week an the intervals between the songs, lunches etc., will result stock of new S sateite Lares TRAINING FOR THE-BIG ROAD RACE. ABOUT CENTURY RUNS. The Champion Says That They Are Not Harmful. Archie A. Gracey of Philadelphia holds the Century Road Club’s century record of 156 centuries and a mileage of 22,848 miles between January 1, 1896, and December 31 of the same year. Every wheelman will know what this means. To those who do not ride it is stated by way of explanation that a century is a run of a hundred miles in @ day on a wheel. No one can belong to the Century Club who cannot make such a run as the one referred to. Therefore, when a rider golds the record in a club made up of century wheelmen it goes without saying that he is a splendid rider. A natural question is how est | riding affects the wheelman’s health. erhaps the best answer to this query is given by Gracey himself, in the following tale of ex- perience which he has sent me: “A long time ago—it seems a long time to me, at least—I set my heart on securing the honor of holding the national records for both century runs and total mileage. I was successful, Let me say here, however; that I do not recommend a century run as being invariably a healthful form of exercise. Nevertheless, I consider a bicycle properly used one of the most efficient aids to health in existence. “Personally, I cannot say that century runs have ever injured me. One reason, think, why I felt no ill effects from the last year’s riding is that I always took the best of care of myself. I kept regular hours and I never used tobacco or liquor in any form. ‘“T am not trying to preach total absti- nence, but am simply stating what I did, ‘and what I believe enabled me to endure the great amount of riding I accomplished with- out apparent ill effect upon my ‘health. About the only noticeable result of my centuries was the loss of from ten ot fifteen pounds of flesh in summer. My average weight is 135 pounds. I am 27 years old and 5 feet 9 inches in height. For the benefit of those who would,like to know about the average riding of a man who is looking after century runs I give these figures, which com- prise my monthly average for the twelve months of 1896: 0 ; en- Cen- Months. turies. Mites.| Months. _turies. Miles. January -—— 374:August . 13 «1,875 February ... 778 September March .ecccese 1.816) October ...+s. A ril eeeeeeee 10 1,947 November eee MAY secvsess 2,556| December .... 16 June eeeeeeeen 2,284! a> July 2,293; Totals ......156 “In making theruns to which I have re- ferred I was accompanied by members of the century wheelmen’s clubs on, perhaps, fl ought to say, 9 per cent of the runs. ‘TI firmly believe the secret of my success- ful riding lies in my always holding a uni- form pace, a steady, continuous grind, on an average of twelve to fifteen miles an hour, day in and day out. I generally took a level smooth road as far as possible, as the Century Club rules say that 80 per cent of every century run must be on the public road, and it is never allowed that a member of the club make over 2 per cent of a run on asphalt. . “When first starting out to make these runs in the early winter I felt.a little stiff about the joints, but when once had hardened up, and, as a result, rapidly got into good condition, I found that the riding had no ill effect on me. Experience showed me that I could ride 100 miles a day fora month and not even feel that I had been in the least degree trying to accomplish Any- thing out of the ordinary. Even when I rode in storms an got soaked through, I found that I never took cold or suffered the slightest inconvenience. Per- haps one reason for my good fortune in this respect was that | always took a good rub- [down every night with some sort of linl- ment seas I could depend on limbering me up a bit. ‘When once I managed to a4 into good condition I never felt in 6 least tired. I mean by that I did not feel tired at any time during the run, nor any time after it was all over. On a number of occasions I did what are known as double century runs, » that is, I made 200 miles in a day. double century is considered a pretty falr test of a rider’s condition, and so when I say that a run of this sort never used me up at all it can be seen that I ‘was in pretty fair shape to stand almost anything on a wheel. Any- how, I always felt better the next day, and, as I said before, absolutely the only thing ye Se ever lost by making these runs was esh. “Some folks say that bicycle riding, and particularly century running, becomes after a while a mania. I would like to say that there is no truth in that at all, as far as I have been able to observe, and my experi- ence has been extensive. Personally my rea- sons for doing thig riding I have told. I was after prizes and honors, and I rode day and night, generally moonlight nights, in good weather. ‘The pleasure I derived from moonlight spins cannot be described. It just came to me ina natural way and not like any mania or sudden fancy at all. To show that Inever ot crazy on the subject, I would say that have not ridden 500 miles this year—in three and a half months—and I do not ex- pect to do over three or four centuries in 1897.”” - oa NOT A BREAK. Efforts to Disrupt the L. A. W. Have Proved Fruitless. The L. A. W. in spite of all attempts made in the last six months to break its ranks still holds firm and is gaining in strength in St. Louis, which can be properly said to be the point of demarkation between the extreme east and the extreme west with their views differing as widely as their loca- tions. California held out on the Sunday local option for racing and was going to disrupt the League unless the question of Sunday racin® was left in the hands of the districts directly interested. The thing was not done, and the League was not smashed. Locally a fight was made to let in non- League clubs into the Associated Cycling Clubs. They were not let in. The fight is still on, but it fs not a very dangerous look- ing fight and needs an awful lot of bolster- ing to kep it in sight even. On the other hand, the League has been working along normal lines, gathering in members day by day and adding to its strength by gaining all sorts of privileges for its members, whic non-members cannot acquire without great expense and bother to themselves. League membership tickets get reduced rates at country hotels and city restaurants. League road books and maps guide League members out of mazes of count roads where non- Leaguers get lost and left behind. The fight at present seems to be all in favor of the L. A. W. and its active supporters. The practice of smoking while riding a bicycle should be discouraged. Smoking under such conditions is very, injurious to the system and the two things cannot be combined with profit. To enjoy smoking when one is awheel the pace must be nec- essarily slow, and most riders prefer to dismount and enjoy their smoke in rest and contentment}, For headaches and fevers try Parker's Headache Powders, 10c. THE FIRST GUN HAS BREN FIRED, AND THE GOOD STREETS CAM PAIGN IS NOW OK, MORE MONEY MUST BE HAD, And the City Legislators Will Be Persuaded to Pro- ~~ vide It. The City Fathers are taking a long breath preparatory to tackling the immense task of making up the annual appropriation for the city. ' The Good Streets Committee is camped on the trail of the City Fathers and propose to stay there all summer in the interest of street building. The first gun of the cam- paign was fired last night at the Cottage in Forest Park, where Mayor Ziegenhein and all the city officials in any way connected with the making of streets, or the providing of money therefor, was invited to attend. One of the most ardent supporters of the good streets movement is, of course, Street Commissioner Milner. He has «@ lot of poll- tics on his hands, and he proposes to turn the very thing that is making him so much trouble to some account. “If everybody wants a job tn the Street Department,’ says Mr. Milner, “let them give me enough money in the coming ap- propriation, and I will put the whole town to work on the streets. All) I want is money! Give me atone I will see to it that the*streets are bullt.”’ Mr. Milner is himeelf an en thustaats cle rider and all-around athlete, tanks up in the Sandow class when it co to muscular development. He confesses that he has to be careful when riding not to Sarees © sean off in his efforts to mount @ at . A committee of members of the General Good Streets Committee has put its mark upon the genial Uncle Henry Ziegenhein and assumed the duty of presenting to him the subject of streets from every conceéiv- able Say ge When they get through with him he will go home and dream of a beautiful city which is nothin ta succession of well-paved bovlevards, over which bicycles, motor carriages and other vehicles are spinning as smoothly as air- ships. The pavements will not all be paved with good Perentions, elther, but good last- ing material. Col. Isaac Sturgeon will be coaxed and persuaded to open the city strong box a little wider than usual, so that a large chunk of money can be Ifted out for street work. Every member of the Mu is to be taken hold of and he is brought to a full r necessity for immediate a in the matter of street bull knows that the al Assemb! ed to until tion of the h are A any city and which are #0 only use there is a lack of co-operation on the part of those interested. ——" _
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A strange Christmas meeting, which may have yet happier results, is reported from A family living close to the docks had for their Christmas dinner a bit of beef, gained in a club, which they had not the méans of cooking. They there- fore sent it to a neighboring baker's shop to be roasted and asked the old man to This was duly done, the ray-halred oid Man who does occasional jobs for any one Who will employ him when he is nt en- After he had care- recious morsel on the table him to have a mouthful! something to "ep the cold out, and he not refuse. While the stranger was head of the family , Struck with something in the to ask Poplar, England. kindly send it on. person who oarried it being a aged a8 a dock laborer. ful Y Placed the the g00d wife as of did busily dr came in a wa tS the he commenced north of Engiand and & wealthy old man who for tn tte papers here and | a l in Australia and at the Cape a year ago, and never a word was heard from you. There’s a fortune awaiting you up north.’’ The baked meat man was as astonished at the news as the other was at the recog- nition, but said as he was no scholar he had never heard the news and knew nothing about his relative having made a fortune, the two being equally poor when they part- ed. He was invited to take part of the roast beef he had brought. He said he would do so after he had delivered two other ortions which were still waiting at the ake-house; for fortune or no fortune, duty must be performed first. He duly returned and ate a good Christmas dinner with his new-found friends, and it Was agreed that the baker’s man and his host should start on Monday for the north to claim the money, which at present is ownerless. Should they succeed Poplar will probably soon lose their presence. GREASING THE OCEAN. This Inventor Proposes to Oil Ships’ | Hulls, Thereby Increasing Speed. Tests are soon to be made of an invention | which proposes to prevent corrosion ahd. the growth of barnacles below the water line of ships, and incidentally increase their speed 2 per cent. Rudolph Altschul is the man who elaborated the scheme, and it looks somewhat plausible on the face. His system is also arranged so that in rough weather a large quantity of oil can be dis- charged along the sides of the ship and dis- tributed over the surface of the water thus proving a more effectual method o greasing and smoothing high seas than any yet devised. The covering composition fs an oleaginous preparation of tallow, calcined carbon and several other ingredients which the inventor keeps secret. It is said that it hardens in the water and cannot wash off, and can be applied to submarine war projectiles, per- mitting double ret tye A series of iron flanges are fastened along the bottom and sides of the ship below the water-line, in which are inserted sheets of woven wire, | netting, lathing or sheet fron, covered with an absorbent composition saturated with oll. The flanges have a semicircular covering on top, below which runs a finely perforated pipe, which ejects a fine spray of oil against the inside of the flange and on to the sheets, from which it spreads downward. The oil is not carried away by the water, but through capil ary attraction is spread, thus keeping the ship's hull greased without any waste of oll. It is said that the composition is a perfect carrier of oi] under the surface of the water, \ a feature which has never before been achieved and which will make oil perform below the water-line the same service that it does in quelling a rough sea. It is claimed that. appl ed to any vessel, either steam or sailing, it will paar eaee the speed by at least per cent, without augmenting the —" of machinery or the expenditure of Valuable Real Estate. The most valuable spots on the face of the earth are believed . - Wail « to be the four cor WW: ricicicicivir iv qwassdyd rfriceriricrrlricrictirrir irl RAILROADS ARE EVASIVE. Say the Increased New York Passen- ger Rate Is Not Discriminative. The Joint Traffic Association of New York has received the protest against the proposed increase in passenger rates on fast trains between St. Louis and New York, sent last week by the business men of this city. Secretary James Cox of the Business Men’s League yesterday received a com- munication from Commissioner George R. Blanchard in which, after acknowledging the receipt of the merchants’ message, he says: “Touching upon the point raised ae to the discriminating effect of the original legislation against the interests of the City of St. Louis, allow me to assure you that such result is far from the manager’s pur- pose, and to explain that the basis origi- nally rescribed for fast trains between New York and St. Louis is proportionately the same az will go into effect via all Joint Traffic Association lines not later than June 1 between New York and Chicago.” Mr. Cox says the local contention will be vigorously pushed and already the co-oper- ation of several railroads has been secured, It is also feared that the increased rate will seriously affect through travel from Kansas City and points farther West. to New York. St. Louis business men protested because the cost of transportation will be increased from $3 to $5 per paseage without any im- provement in the service, which will di- vert travel from this city. It is claimed the service between St. Louis and New York is in nowise a “limited train service” and there is no reason, from a railroad Standpoint, either for an advance in rates or the lengthening of the time. DR. LEE’S DISAPPEARANCE. Will Be Investigated by the Presbyte- rian General Assembly. The case of Rev. Dr. Wm. J. Lee, formerly pastor of the McCausland Avenue Presby- terian Church of Benton, will be considered by the General Assembly of the church at the annual meeting in Winona Lake, Ind., this week, Dr. Lee and Miss May Ritchie, a pretty young member of his congregation, disap- peared on the first day of 1896. Since then nothing has been heard from either party. Charges were preferred against the min- ister, and he was defended in the Presbytery of St. Louis and the Synod of Missouri by Judge Spencer, an. elder. here was no evidence that the minister and the young lady left together, or have been associated since leaving Benton, but the circumstances are 30 significant that the church has been called upon to take action. Friends of Dr, Lee think he has died among strangers. HENRY SNYDER MISSING. A Mother, Wife and Child Are De- serted. Henry W. Snyder is missing from his home at 3409 Laclede avenue. He was last seen by his wife and children on May l. He formerly conducted a plumbing busi- ness for his mother at 1308 Pine street, but about a month ago old Mrs. Snyder closed the place because, she said, he was not managing things properly. On the day he disappeared he assisted his mother to do some shopping down town, declining to go home, saying he had some business to attend to. Since then his whereabouts have remained a mystery. IDA WEST AGAIN AT LARGE. The Notorious Panel Worker Released on an Appeal Bond. After spending two days in the Work- house, Ida West, the notorious panel worker, secured her liberty yesterday after- noon. When brought to the Four Courts the woman was in high spirits and invited all to “‘watch her fix things.’’ After some delay Charles Forster came in with Judge Claiborne, counsel for Ida, and Sam stein of 208 Broadway. The latter s: A WONDERFUL TIMING MACHINE, IT RECORDS ALL FINISHES BY ELECTRICITY. AND TAKES A PICTURE, TOO. Wonderful hovnetiuk of Two St. Louis Doctors, Which Is Said to Be a Success, Dr. Amand Ravold, Consulting Bacteriolo- gist of the Health Department, is, in con- junction with Mr. A. Ramel of the Wash- ington University, the inventor of an in- stantaneous photographic camera shutter, and an electrical contrivance for recording the exact time of a raceto a fraction of a second, which were given the first practical test at the recent Turner exercises at the Fair Grounds. There have been con- trivances in use before in this country and in Europe—one devised by Dr. Ravold was used at: the Pastime Club athletic tourna- ment four years ago—but none have been so complete and accurate as this latest ap- paratus. It photographs the finish, and, besides, gives the individual] time of each contestant, It has been frequently said that, in spite of dead heats being frequently declared by the judges, no actual dead heat was ever run in any sort of a race, whether man, horse, bicycle or boat. A finish may look like a dead heat to the eye; one may not seem to be even the traditional nose or eye lash ahead of the next, but the camera is quicker than the eye, and it iscontendedthat in all so-called dead heats an instantaneous photograph would invariably show a foot, a hand, an both george or some part of one contestant, whether man, horse, or bicycle, a shade ahead of the other. The new apparatus will show, in disputed cases, infallibly the exact positions the esec- ond the wire is reached and it can be adapt- ed to any kind of a race. The picture re- produced from one of the several photo- graphs of finishes taken at the Turnfest races shows a close finish between three contestants in a running race. .Thie was almost close enough for a dead heat, as seen by the eye, but the Sere shows distinctly the first, second and third men at the winning post. The first shutter that Ravold used for in- stantaneous photography was made of aluminum, At one end of it was attached a magnet. This was made to cover the entire fleldglass and was placed close to it between the fleldglass and lens, Attached to either side of the frame work which holds the fleldglass is a strong metal plate, the exact size of the fleldglass and frame. When the shutter is drawn. back from the fieldglass and an exposure made it reste on one of these metal plates and is covered with a detached metal plate which has two electrical coils on its outer edge. When the third plate is pushed up to touch the box of the camera, it covers the aluminum shutter completely and the edge where the electrical coils are comes into contact with the magnet and closes the current. This releases the shut- ter and it files across the fleldglass at high speed. Lately an improvement has been made on this first shutter. A focal a shutter ts used as in the other. The shutter proper travels on an armature of an electrical coil. The moment the current is broken in that coil the shutter is released and travels across the field so rapidly the movement | is not perceptible. The current runs from a knife edge con- tact at the finish post through a metal string, at which the runner strikes at fin- ish of a race, then through the coll and re- turns to the string. This is run by a three or four dry cell battery, which will furntsh power for an entire day. With this ehutter time to within one-hundredth part of a second can be taken. The delicate apparatus for timing, invent- ed by Mr. A. R. Ramel, was made use of by Dr. Ravold to operate the photographic shutter. By this, not only was time exact time of the finish recorded, but a pho- at least two feet on the ground at once, no matter how fast he travels. But in an in- stantaneous photograph he is shown in a most cramped position suspended in mid- air with both legs drawn and doubled up under his body. in hotographs of bicycles the spokes in the wheel, even those revolv- ing the fastest, are plainly seen. In a foot- race the spikes in a man’s shoes are photo- t result, In ’84 the first bicycle, meet was held in this city at the Fair Grounds. Mr. Ramel, associated with Mr. Deane of the Bell Tele- phone Co. of St. Louls, caused an innova- tion In timing In bicycle racing. Later, in 93, they timed the amateur Athletic Union's first national meet at the Fair Grounds. Until the Turnfest Mr. Ramel made use of the aparatus belonging to the observatory of the University. In that used at the Turnfest the records of the start and finish were inserted between automatic two-sec- ond records from a break chronometer in the same manner and to the same degree of accuracy as records of observations are made in astronomical work. One of the most interesting features of the timing apparatus, and that which tends largely to the accuracy of the records, is first the automatic circuit-breaking device, operated by the firing of a starting pistol. The sensitive device for effecting the fin- ishes consisted of the circuit-maintaining device, which is so sensitive that even in the instances of the stall finish, as well as the broad-track finish, the runner could not get more than an inch or so beyond the finish line before his recoré was made. The work done in the 100-yard dash races Friday morning showed most conclusively that the apparatus as designed was capable of recording to a degree of accuracy never before attained. Dr. Ravold and Mr. Ramel! are the first men to achieve complete success in timin racing and photographing the start an finish accurately It i{s claimed the apparatus can be used as well for horse racing as any other, though it has never been tested as yet. If this is true, this in- strument will cause an innovation in the methods of the race track, and there will be no more dead heats, and fortunes Will change hands differently from what they do SOCIAL EVENTS. Various Happenings of Interest to Dwellers in Vanity Fair. A handsome luncheon w'll be given to- morrow by Miss Pauline Rehbine at her home, 3127 Bell avenue, in compliment to Miss Helmers and Miss Rosalie Smith, authors of ‘“‘Love, Powder and Patches.” A swell society event of this week will be the concert which will be given compi!men- tary to Miss Rose Ford, a charming young easing! girl who has successfully demon- trated her wonderful ability as a violinist. She has played before some of the most successful violinists of the day, from whom she has received great encouragement, and has now decided to go abroad to continue her studies under the best masters. Prior to her departure her friends have arranged this testimonial concert at the ‘“entury Theater, Friday evening, May 21, when the young-artiste will be assisted by Mrs. Georgia e Cunningham, Mrs. James L. Blair, Mrs. Charles Van Studdiford, Mrs, E. F. Macey; Miss Alice Pettingill, M‘ss Lily Luyties, and Messrs. Charles Kunkel, E, R. Kroeger, William Porteous, Charles Humphrey, G. Anton, Alfred Robyn, and Miss Mary N. Berry and Mr. Juseph A. Buse, in Mr. Robyn’s. operetta ‘“Bric-a- Brac.” Following !s the programme: PART I. two pianos) Mr. Roby Norma Fantasie (for Miss Luyties an Vision Fair Mr. Porteous. Ade. 2G. Tei. no 0 50-4.0+005 002 Anton Diabell! Mrs. Cunningham, Midsummer Night's Dream Music..... Mendelssohn (Nocturne, Dance of the Elves, Wedding March) Two pianos Koetterer-Liszt-Kunkel Messrs. Chas. Kunkel and E. R. Kroeger. Sunset (with Cello Obligato) Dudjey Buck Mrs. Blair. (a) Sans Tol D'Hardelot CD) TRE BOGMIVS oocicccecccecsce ecosecesece Ehlert Mr. Humphrey. Vocal Selection SCeeceeeeseseseeseesesseeeeeeese eeeeeeter Mrs. Van Studdlford. Andante and Finale from Concerto (for vio- Bim, Ge. OB). 0006 0s0sndcens 6000s Meee Miss Rose Ford. Quartette Rigoletto Mesdames Cunningbam and Macy, and Messrs. Humphrey and Porteous. Thalberg Massenet Accompanist, Miss Pettingill. i lhe Savers of Money 3 Are Specially Notified of the Coming Week to LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS! We Always Win When it Comes to Low Prices. Here Are a Few of the Specials at MULVIHILL’S| Come and Try Our Popular Credit System. OUR POPULA Bedroom Suits ....-.-.-- $10.00 Cane-Seat Chairs ........-§0C Gas Ranges ......-.--- $6.50 Brussels Carpets, per yd --45¢C Lace Curtains .........---99C Three-Room, Handsomely Fursished . Baby Carriages ......-- $4.95 GAS AND GASOLINE PER STOVES 50 ¢vee. is the Talk of FLAT #*:.. $87.50 Parlor Suits .........- $19.95 Extension Tables ...... $2.75 Sideboards—Oak .....- $8.00 Ingrain Carpets, per yard..38¢ Mattings, per yard....-....84¢6 Folding Beds........-- $10.50 REFRIGERATORS MULVIHILL FURNITURE Ce 112 and 114 N. 12th St., Just 4 Doors South of Pine. THE CRITERION, Commercial Building, St. Louis. people. é q ©) ¢ PI boards of the Century Theater, Saturday evening, May 22, for the benefit of the Mc- Grew Guards. The company is composed of twenty-five society young men, whose friends, from the looks of the box-sheet, will pack the house. The boxes have nearly all been taken by prominent society people. The young men composing the company are Graham Wickham oc Waterman, Frank Davidson, Demey Hickey, Edgar Lackland, Jess Dillon, Claude Kennerly, Walter Mar- tin, Bert Pettit, George Maguire and the Halcyon Quartette, compose of Trobue Pittman, Leone Gall, teve Martin and Barney Eagan, and the Imperial Banjo Club, Mr. Sam Plant, Will Boyd, Will Fisher, Sanford Avis, Boyle Price, Will Pope, Arthur Carpenter, onroe Horton and Bent Carr. The presentation of ‘‘Ingomar” ge me Therese W. Smith. supported by Mr. inte- mute, May 20, at the Fourteenth Street The- ater, will be an interesting society event. The young lady is the granddaughter of the late Charles Balmer, and is well-known in amateur dramatic circles. She has played the role of Parthenla on a former occasion with great success, Miss Kate Broaddus’ ballad concert will be a swell society function of this week. It will be given at the conservatory by her pupils, many of whom are known as be- te yar wa to the circle known as “the best local talent.” The Ladies’ Aid Soclety of St. Andrews’ Episcopal Church will give a wtprcbe by = vg F and ice cream festival at Middleton’s Hall, Ep- | ned all! the bonds in the appealed cases, and Jucge | Claiborne paid the fine. The woman was then released. Harry and Emma Fix, May Harrington and Annie Carr, all well known panel work-. ers, were also released yesterday upon giv- ing the proper bond. T. P. A. AT NASHVILLE. Local Post Will Attend the National | Convention in Great Numbers. The members of Post A, T. P. A. of A., ‘ing by electricity Reproduced from an instantaneous photograph taken by the new timing apparatus as the winning post was reached. lh A CLOSE FINISH. tograph of the exact relative positions of the runners taken. The timing apparatus in its detail was certainly novel. It was designed to move a strip of paper, or several of them, in instance of a gtall race at a definite speed, thereby measuring time interval by inches. The mechanism, operated by a very fine electric motor furnished with means for very accurately regulating its speed, was connected with revolving wheels that took up and moved strips of register paper at the rate of one inch per second. In connection with the means provided for moving. the paper, means were also provided for effect- an indelible record on these strips of paper. It can readily be seen are busily making arrangements to attend | the eighth annual ville, June 1 to 4. convention at Nash-.| : | automatic record of the start and finish. Low railroad and hatel rates have been | secured and several Missouri, with their tend. A_ specia a hy commissary oad oe Son inner man. The trip will likely be made by daylight on Monday, May 31. a ee Arrest disease by the timely use of Tutt’s Liver Pills, an old and favorite remedy of increasing popularity. Always cures SICK HEADACHE, sour stomach, malaria, indiges- tion, torpid liver, constipation and all bilious diseases. better halves, will ar. is being arranged —_- -- ee treet touches a a way, opposite belting Gresm Fe — TUTT’S Liver PILLS hundred members from | work arrang- | ‘ i | by this description that the interval would be measured by the length of the strip in inches and tenths of inches between the The accuracy of the records would, of course, be dependent on the degree of accu- racy to which the Oriving motor of the ap- paratus was running. This speed was con- stantly checked and the regulation of the motor effected by = two-second break of a fine box chronometer. Before the race was started the camera was focused on the finishing place and the shutter set. Through the medium of the dell- eate circuit maintaining devices at the finish line the runners make their own exposures, thereby setting beyond all d’spute their rela- tive positions when the finish is made. Some years ago Harper's Magazine raised the question as to whether it was possible to take the exact time to a fraction of a second in any race. This led to experiments by Mr. Rame! in constructing a timing ap- paratus and by Dr. Ravold tn takin oto- graphic views of a finish so as to show the relative sitions of the_racers to a nicety not visible to the eye. So perfect has Dr. Ravold gotten his electrical shutter he is able to take an instantaneous photograph of a cannon bal! being fired into mid air. 4 to an artist appear as an un- possible position for ing is shown in the eccuracy and minute the new shutter. are not touching terra the eye one foot would the | PART Il, OVPERETTA “BRIC-A-RRAC’—GROSSMITH- KOBYN My Lord Vase | La Duchess de Sevres.........Mise Mary N. Berry Orchestra under the direction of the composer, Alfred G. Robyn Patronesses-—-Mesdames Jas. L. | Clubb, Otto E. Forster, Hinman Clark, Henry | Lucas. Henry Siegrist, Leroy Valliant, Horatio N | Spencer, Robert Atkinson, F. F. Espenechied, A. _C. Cassidy, Haleey Ives and J. C. Van Blarcom. The “Hot Time Minstrels” will hold the — _ —— ee Superfiogs E Diseases and moved at the John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute, New Vork, 127 W. 44 5t Phila., 1496 Waleat St. Bestes, || Wieter St. Chicago, 163 State St. ‘s Facial Soap of Wood A sample of cither on tannin’ eae Facial Cream, with Nlastre weatment the skin, letters to ?) meee. es Ne pe OMe e er 7 ; bis taal ibe Mie 4, RAS wig tr: » eae _ ne : iia nee , ee rs eo. 7 to PI gt MM ty, | ee, it & . Jos. A. Buse evening. |Cabanne Christian Church Thursday even- ing by Miss Marion Badger, organist Bialr, Eleanor | sisted by Mr. V. | bids fair to be a ve receipt of eta. ‘(aa st. New York. Grand and Easton avenues, to-morrow might. There will be dancing later in the The musicale to be given at Mount as- Louis Conrath and others, interesting affair, as indicated by the following programme: PART 1. 1. Organ—Prayer and Cradle Song Miss Marion Badger. 2. Soprano Solo— (a)—Ein Schaeferlied (b)—Love Finds the Way Miss Carrie 8. Carson. 3. Piano Solo—Ballade (a flat)... r. Louls Conrath. 4. Baritone Solo ee E. A. Dierkes. Mr. 5&. Violin Solo—Lieberlied Mr. iN ly ' F 1. Soprano Solo—‘For All wees a ascheran a . Jaques, Nocturne; (6) Valse Uasenedoceseouel Social Notes. Miss Sarah Jones has returned from a vis- it to relatives In Memphis, Tenn. Miss Irene Bond has returned from a visit to her relatives in Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. W. E. Jordan te at home to her friends Thursdays, at 506 naington ave- nue, Mrs. Roberts has returned from a visit to her sister, Mra. A. C. Grubb, at Jackson- vilie, " Mr. and Mrs. John C. Higdon and their son, Jack, have gone to Kansas City for a few weeks. .» Mrs. L.. D. Garth and her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Garth, will return by June 1 from California. Mrs. Max Jolly of Cabanne place has re- turned from a visit to her mother, who re- sides in Texas. vidence, 2. Piano Solo—(a) Caprice.. .... . THE CRITERIO It contains good editorials, good criticisms, good | South Eighteenth Is a weekly for intel- ligent and fastidious Mo., were visiting friends on Sheridan sve- nue last week. Mr. Park von Wiedelstadt has returned from California, where he spent the greater part of the winter. Mrs. Thomas West, who has been a few weeks in the East, returned last week to her home in Westmoreland place, Mrs. A. B. Carpenter has returned from a visit to her daughter, Miss Virginia Car- penter, who is with her aunt in Keoku Mrs. F. D, Moore has gone to Minnesota to spend the summer. he will be at the Grand Central Hotel, 8t. Cloud, Minn. Mr. Moore will join her later. The engagement of Miss Clara Horwitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Horwitz of 3134 Pine street, to Mr. Louis E. Anfenger Jr., is announced, They will be “‘at home Sundays in May. The engagement of Miss Annie Sullivan, of Adams street, to Mr. George G. il- liams, the popular young manager of the St. Louls Express and Messenger Company, has been announced to their friends. The Woman's Benevolent and Aid Society will give the last party of the season at Howard's Hall Tuesday evening, m= | 18 Twelve handsome prizes will be pla for and after the game there will be ing and refreshments. The marriage of Mr. J. F. Chapman to Miss Mollie T. Smith will take place Wednesday evening, May 19, at Marion Chapel Church, on ge / and Twelfth streets. The ceremony will be perfarmed by Rev. Dr. Smith. s., U. Lieut.-Col. W. H. Nageh, A. C. G. . A., recently assumed the duties of pur- chasing commissary in this city. The Col- onel and Mrs, Nash are at the Planters’ Hotel, where apy Be, be at home during their stay in St. uls. Mr. and Mrs. M. H,. Farrell entertained a select party of friends at their residence on St. Louls avenue Thursday night, in honor of Mrs. Farrell's brother, who left for the East Friday night. The hostess was assisted in receiving by Miss Underburg and Misses Eugene and Helen Gorlich. , One of the most pleasureable occasiofi of the eeason to those in attendance was the surprise ary given Miss May Ryan at her home, shen ennerly avenue, Tuesday evening last, her birthday. Miss Ryan had been out all day and on her return in the evening found her home invaded by a host of merrymakers. The marriage of Miss Mary G. Stephen- eon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Ste- henson, to Mr. D. Sam Cox of Atlanta, a., is announced to take place in June, The bride-elect has recently returned from a year’s etay in Paris, studying vocal music. At the Holy Angels’ Church, St. Ange ave- nue and La Salle street, Wednesday, Mr. J. P. Murphy and Miss Mary Kelley were mar- ried. the attendantts being Miss Geneviev. Kelly and Mr. James Murphy. There waa a reception at the home of the bride, S82 street. They received many pretty and costly presents. They will be at home to their many friends at 82 South Eighteenth street, ' A ve pretty silver wedding was ceie- brated “Baturday evening by Mr. and Mrs, H. C. Shockey at 6357 Florissant avenue. The bride of twenty-five years was taste- fully dreseed in black motre silk. The sec- ond wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. E. Cook. The groom presented the bride with a handsome diamond ring. Man friends of the couple were present to wis them many more happy wedded years. Handsome silver presents received from the many friends of the couple were dispiay HUNTING THE OSTRICH. The Birds Are Being Recklessly Killed Off and Will Soon Be Very Scarce. An ostr’ch race Is very attractive sport; or rather the sale of booty is #0 great as to at- tract hunters. The Arabs give themselves to it with a real passion. ounted on thetr fine lictle horses they a 4 as much as pos- sible to fatigue the ostrich, for as it is he feet high and has very strong legs it pos- seases a Quickness of movement which the best horse cannot attain. It has great en- durance. Overtaken by the hunter {t secks to defend itaelf with ita feet and wings, but more of- ten it still strives to escape by fight, utter- ing a plaintive cry. In fact, the ostrich ts deprived of the power of filght by reason of ite great size. The muscular force with which nature has endowed It is not equal te lifting such a weight. Its peculiar organisa- tion has made it the cour.er of the a where it is able to quickly traverse the most limitiess expanse The Arabs know very we habit of the ostrich to make about ita nest in @ circle. then without ceasing until it is almost there, when, worn out, it succumbs, concealing ! head in the sand tn order not to see its ene- my, or instinctively hoping to escape & dan- ger which it cannot see any more. This chase requires = er ten hours, but it offers large rew *. “oe plumes are : ; ye the time hunted for export and countries. It y one 2 : domestica! of Africa's a ty - 28 +, folio sol har . J. Turner of Lake ant Mise Lulu and Mamie of ~ A) Bakes | Bs ast
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The price of the Post-Dispatch on all rallroad trains and in all railroad stations outside of St Louis will be 2 CENTS .per copy daily and & CENTS Sundays. Anyone who is charged a higher fate than this will please report same to us, £lV- ing name of roa: or station and number of train. Subscribers who fail to receive their paper Teg- wiarly will confer a favor by reporting the same to this office. Address all communications to POST-DISPATCH, St. Louis. Fntered at the Postoffice ‘at St. Louts as second- @lass matter. TELEPHONS NUMBERS. Pusinessa Office Editorial Reoms The S. C, Beckwith Special Agency, Agent Foreign Advertising, 48 Tribune Butlding, New York And 409 The Rookery, Chicago. TO OUR READERS—The Sunday Post- Dispatch to-day consists of THIRTY-SIX PAGES, tn four parts. Our readers should gee that they get the entire paper. es ne er ee we Oe ELECT MISS NORMAN. The Post-Dispatch has often expressed {ts conviction that women are especially fitted for useful work on school boards and in fact in any administrative posi- tion connected with the traming of chil- dren. Nor is this a merely theoretical opinion. They have been tested in such work, not only in the United States, but in England, and the result of every test has been decidedly in their favor. In the approaching election of a School Board for St. Louis the Post-Dispatch hoped to see women candidates placed on all the tickets. But the regular Women’s ticket failed of obtaining a_ sufficient number of signatures, and Miss Belle Norman, who heads the Citizens’ Demo- cratic ticket, is the only woman candi- date that can be voted for on Tuesday next. Miss Norman {Is well fitted for the pos!l- tion, and whoever else fails, she should be elected. She meets the Jeffersonian tests of competency and fitness. She is @ graduate of the St. Louis High School, and has had twelve years’ business expe- rience. We have no doubt that if Miss Norman is elected she will prove one the most valuable and efficient mem- bers of the new School Board, INGERSOLL AND SPENCER. Another zealot has undertaken the task of converting Ingersoll. In the mean- time Herbert Spencer has converted him- self. It is extremely interesting to note that in the closing book of his “Sympa- thetic Philosophy,” lately published, Spencer admits that after all investiga- tion, analysis and deduction, the scien- tific mind is compelled to admit the ex- istence of a cause beyond the operation of discovered law for the world as we find it and the creatures which inhabit it. This first eause, he says, is not material in its nature, and, although not seen, is —gnone the less felt and realized by those ho search for the truths of nature and life. It is no sacrifice of pride of opinion for such a man as Spencer to make this ad- mission. To such as he the sacrifice of intellectual pride would be in the asser- tion of complacent ignorance, such as is involved in Ingersoll’s “I don’t know; do you?” He could not rest short of the final analysis, and the final analysis brings him to the recognition of an In- telligence in the Creation. Herbert Spencer has searched for the ‘ght and the truth with all the vigor and earnestness of the wonderful mind God gave him. It has not been the least of his afflictions, doubtless, that his specu- lations, incomplete as he has admitted them to be, have been seized upon by charlatans and pretenders, making a jest of the most serious problems of life for the delectation of the ignorant and cynical. But he has tolled on and reached a definite conclusion as the re- sult of the most exhaustive research known to human mind. It is a matter of indifference that In- €ersoll “don’t know” so long as Herbert Epencer does know. -_- @ = THE FILTER ORDINANCE. For some weeks past the city water has been filled with sediment. In fact it has been almost as muddy as if we had no Settling basins. It has shown once more that a system of filtration is badly need- ed. Such a system would be of immeas- urable value to St. Louis in its competi- tion for popularity among the great cit- fes of the country. We need a filtering plant. But it should be the best that is to be had. It will not do to spend millions of dollars for a poor system. The experts all agree that the mechanical system of filtration, using a coagulant, is better adapted for Waters that are as full of earthy sedi- ment as the water we use. In this con- nection, the attention of the City Fath- ers is called to the method of filtration now in operation at the city of Worms and other places in Germany, as fully described in City Government for March. This system has yielded excellent re. sultsin purifying very turbid river water, The purifying material is composed of Sets of plates, or plaques, made from sand and pulverized glass, molded into shape and baked. These are set on edge in batteries or groups of any number re. quired, in tanks of hydraulic masonry. The water is forced through by its own pressure. Cleansing the batteries is easily accomplished by reversing the cur- rent. p This system occupies comparatively lt- tle space. It is speedy and thorough, and m7 practically indestructible. ’ The Post-Dispatch calls attention to Me a a i pe be os ae - a ) and respect, commercial. success. known system should be examined and tested before it is finally decided to spend the $3,000,000 or more that will be needed to set thig much needed improvement in operation in St. Louis. __—— —_? . —_ PUBLIC CONTROL OF FRANCHISES. A non-partisan association has been formed in New York City which ought fo be a model for simflar associations in every city in the country. The name of this body is “The Association of the Pub- lic Control of Franchises.” It is com- posed of such prominent men as Rev. W. S Rainsford, John DeWitt Warner, Thos. G.’Shearmen and others. The member- ship is drawn from commercial and pro- fessional circles, civic and social reform societies and labor organizatitons. The objects of this association are thus set forth in its platform: “Inalienable rights of the city to its prop- erty. “Section 71. The rights of the city in and to its water-front, ferries, wharf property, land under water, public landings, wharves, docks, streets, avenues, parks and all other public places, are hereby declared inalien- able.”—IF'ranchises, Title 1, Chapter 3, the Charter for the Greater New York. First—All franchises which depend upon exclusive rights in public property should be granted only for public purposes and for limited periods, and should be made to con- tribute from their value, created by the community, the'r full share of public ex- penses, thus relieving personal property, bulldings and other improvements from the increasing burden of taxes. Second—Monopoly, the result of special privilege rather than’ capital or production, which are the creation of individual effort, should be the primary source of public reve- nue, Third—The Government must control nat- ural monopolies (those public sefvices which, from their nature, do not admit of competi- tion), otherwise these monopolies will con- trol the Government. Fourth—Such public services as are not natural monopolies should be preserved to free and open competition. St. Louis is even more in need of such an association than New York. In no other city have franchises been bartered away with less regard for the interests of citizens. In forming such an association New York has only followed the example of cities like Glasgow, where the interests of the public have been so well looked af. ter that the city government may well be taken as a model in municipal organi- zation. The New York Association will further the objects for which it was started by distributing Mterature, by guarding pub- lic interest in intended grants of fran- chises, employing counsel, if necessary, and in other ways. Let us have a similar organization in St. Louis. BISMARCK ON GROWING OLD. The recent utterance of Prince Bis- marck upon old age is worthy of being treasured as one of those truths that are occasionally stated by great men as the result of their experience. Prince Bis- marck said: “One of the advantages of becoming old is that one becomes indiffer- ent to hatred, insult and calumny, while one’s capacity for love and good will is increased.”’ Although the characters of all old men do not bear this out, it is fortunate for humanity that the majority of men and women are affected by old age as Prince Bismarck has been. And it is natural thatit should beso. Much of the hatred and ill-will manifested in youth and mid- dle age is caused by the intensity of the struggle for existence in which we are so fiercely engaged during the early part of life, and the excessive egotism which is fostered by this struggle. As old age ap- proaches we have either acquired a com- petence or come to the conclusion that the struggle is not worth the sacrifices it demands of character and’ friendship. We learn to “bear and forbear,’’ and sup- posed insults and wrongs fail to wound us so deeply. And the fact that humanity thus tends to grow calm and self-contained, more lenient toward error,less selfish and more capable of appreciating love and friend- ship, furnishes the reason for the well-es- tablished idea that old age deserves honor As the Psalmist said thous- ands of years ago, “A hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.”’ - The desire to live to a good old age is natural under such cir- cumstances. Such old age compensates for the comparative loss of physical and mental powers. Se ee ee ee ELECTRIC LIGHT CONTRACTS. How foolish it would be for St. Loultis or any other city to make long contracts for electric progress of electric lighting during tke past twenty years, lighting is shown by the Twenty years ago the lighting of cities by electricity was only begun, in a tenta- tive way, and it had not then proved a In 1876 the inven- tion of various forms of are lamps was in progress, and electrical engineers had not settled upon any one form as finally prac- tical or economical. Various styles of lamps were being installed. The exper!i- mental stage had not been passed, and gas was still looked upon as the main source of artificial light for city streets. Now every little “one-horse” town has its electric lights. Now a single factory for making arc light carbons, at Cleve- land, O., covers 17 acres of ground. Twenty years ago the incandescent lamp was unknown. Now twenty factories in the United States produce 75,000 of these lamps daily, To-day no less than $300,000,000 are in- vested in electric lighting in the United States alone. Who could foresee all this? What city would have bound itself down to gas lighting twenty years ago? And who can foresee the future of the electric light, or how soon the present costfy, clumsy and dangerous are and incandes- cent lamps will be superseded by some- thing, cheaper, better and safer? Prof, Lodge, of Universal College, Liv- erpool, says that “if mechanical energy can be converted entirely into light alone, one man turning the crank of a suitable machine could generate enough light for a whole city.” This was said with refer. ence to the present effort of inventors to produce “cold light,” that fs, light with- out heat. The most successful of these inventors is an Austrian named Puluj, who has invented a phosphorescent lamp which gives an intense whitish light without heat, strong enough to Mluminate @ small Another scientist, Prof. | Bberty has measurements which he eae eS » i deg ~~ - ct agar! Bed A . one ae a Be OO tat) eee , : ‘ Poe gh) . c Sek ei show that a single horse-power of elec- trical energy would be sufficient to oper- ate 46,000 Puluj lamps. City contracts for lighting ought to be short and well guarded. Municipal au- thorities must not tie up the people's hands and prevent them from reaping the benefits that Science has yet tn store. ———- > -o —=—_ —_— REED AND HIS WHEEL. Speaker Retd has abandoned the bicy- cle. Washington dispatches announce that he now walks from his hotel to the Capitol, or takes a cab. Washington advices also state that Mr. McKinley is given much to horseback riding. The Speaker may have conclud- ed that the wheel is not statesmanlike. He may have feared a meeting of himself astride of a wheel and the President of the United States mounted so high that the Speaker would have to look up to him. And if there is anything Speaker Reed cannot abide it is the necessity of having to look up to McKinley. Of course in such an emergency as the Speaker awheel and the President ahorse encountering each other, there could be no question as to who would take the dust. Unless’ the Speaker is a wheel- man unworthy of the name he could give the President a long lead, and then, by a vigorous tise of the pedals overtake him and leave him far behind. And nothing could be more appropriate in such an event than for Mr. Reed to give Mr. Mc- Kinley the horse laugh as he left him in the dusty distance. If Reed were what he once was he would seize this opportunity to bring the proud head of his victorious ad- versary to the dust. Of course there might be a tack fn the road, ora nail, or a horse shoe, ora tomato can, or any one of a possible thousand things which of- ten discomfit scorchers. And then, of course, there would come an exudation of the wind in the Reed boom,'and ashes, worse than dust, would be strewn upon the head of Reed. But fr old Reed would have taken these chances. The wheelmen of this country will re- sent the implied imputation that. bicy- cling is inconsistent with statesmanship. They will point to Gladstone and Jerry Simpson as shining examples to prove the contrary. Those of them in Speaker Reed’s district may raise the question as an issue in his next campaign. Mr. Reed should go back to his wheel. ——— >. ——_-_—- There is in Chicago a scheme to provide work-rooms for men out of employment. No money will be given them; but they will be paid in clothing or whatever else they may need of the articles made in the work-rooms. Old clothes will be mended and old shoes made more serviceable by cobbling. As soon as the workmen can get places where they will be paid they will go to them. The idea is European, and, properly carried out, is likely to re- sult in much good. er The saddest news that has come from Kentucky since the State passed into the hands of the Republican party is that of the destruction of Hart’s exquisite statue of “Woman Triumphant” in the Court- house at Lexington. No one who has seen this beautiful plece of statuary will ever forget it. On the outside of the Court-house is a statue of John C. Breck- inridge, which appears not to have been injured by the fire. ee The bicycle had to be suppressed in China 2,300 years before the Christian era, it is alleged, because the Celestial ladies spent too much of their time on it. The feet of the Chinese ladies then must have been much larger and less deformed than now. Possibly it was decreed that their feet should be cramped in order to prevent any revival of tne wheel craze. -——_—————o——__O-——— If an army Officer in Ohio in attempt- ing suicide has shot himself without fa- tal injury, he is on a par with the old, shrewd, experienced lawyer, who makes a will that is easily broken when as- sailed in court. If a surgeon does not know his own vital parts and a lawyer cannot draw up for himself a legal will, how are the rest of us to know ourselves or our business? —_)> a oo The New York millionaires threaten to move out of the State rather than to pay their share of the taxes. The States should have tax laws so-uniform as to prevent such a method of dodging. If these very rich men were to leave the United States they would find many places in which they would be required to share the public burdens. i —O- —} ————_—— Cyclone cellars in St. Louis ought not to be discouraged, though another cy- clone may never visit us, or one may not come before the living of to-day are all dead. The man with a cyclone cellar, who retires to it every time a big cloud appears, is likely to weary of so many needless trips. ————————__ -_ -o eae An automatic restaurant in St. Louis may prove a great convenience. What is needed here, however, more than an automatic restaurant, is an automatic digester. The hasty midday lunch {is a great strain on the assimilative or- gans. -— a — _ The refusal of a Syracuse church to pay for the statue of an angel made without wings is a drawback to the newer idea of angels... The question of celestial locomotion its involved in this case, not to mention its artistic bearings. nl The spring has less of brightness since the bicycle license ordinance became a law. The bicyclers must shortly obtain licenses, and there is. yet no evidence that Onkel Heinrich will order the Col- lector to wait for the money in any case. New York now drinks its whisky in clubs and avoids the amended Raines law. Gotham has a thirst that is im- perishable and insatiate. It is now Great- er New York with a greater tank capacity than any city of the New World. _— eo +3 Ss aa -_— ~~ ee I have seen ploited by means of the all-powerful “pald ad."—likewise by the one not paid for whenever the able summer resort corre- spondent can get in his work on the editor —tut I have never seen & jail and its courteous jailer free added like unto a queer card published last weé& in the : = suid have dor | > professional pugilists. j It wage schoolboy’s c of “One afraid and the r dasen’t.”’ Tater a slight lision een the wagons, ne } Jumpe@ to the ground armed with a Reavy iron baF amd showering imVectives om the other imyited him to com® down from his perch @nd have his head broken. The man Frankfort (Ky.) Roundabout. It seems that some Kentucky gentlemen who had been _making a little of their State’s chief pro- duct, without*the consent of the Federal Government, had been thrust into jail by) the edict of an arbitrary and tyrannical judge. They appear to hve been well treated and well fed, and knowing that sundry of their friends, acquaintances and neighbors were likely to be behind the bars in good time they thought it would be the proper thing to give the jail and the geéen- tlemanly jailor a good send-off. Menceé the following card in the Roundabout: “We, the undersigned, who have just completed a three months’ term in the Frankfort jail as Government prisoners, desire to thus publicly express our ap- preciation of the courtesy of the jailer, who has done all in his power to make our stay comfortable. All who expect to go to jail should try to get into this jail for good fare.”’ ' Conviction of moonshining carries no dis- arace with it amoung the mountaineers— at worst the victims are regarded as mar- tyrs—hence it is not particularly surprising that the ‘“‘undersigned” should be willing to publish the fact of thelr imprisonment to the world. But the concluding sentence of the card is the choicest bit of unconscious humor I have seen for some time. The inviting prospect of good fare is calculated to cause a wholesale surrendering to jus- tice, and pleas of ‘“gullty,’’ on condition of being sent to board with the gentlemanly Frankfort jailer. e The Tennessee State Guard is in a bad way. They have a new Adjutant General who is persona non grata to the various companies throughout the State and a number of them—four in Memphis alone have refused to longer play in his back yard and have laid down their arms and resigned in bodies. The cause of complaint is that the service has been reorganized as a sort of political machine and among other grievances is the fact that the Gov- ernor’s staff has been increased from ten to twenty officers, and the rank has been raised from captains to colonels. I submit that some such step is necessary to keep up the supply of colonels. There was a time in the halcyon days when one could no more throw a stone in Memphis with- out hitting a.colonel than Mark Twain could perform the same feat on his famous excursion steamer without hitting a ship’s officer. If a man serves a term as County Attor- ney-General down there he is ‘‘generai”’ ever afterwards. But time and death have decimated the ranks of the real and the unreal colonels, and something must be done to keep up the supply. The movement to make more colonels is a distinct advance, To get out of the service has a tendency to diminish the supply and is reprehensible, Let us have plenty of colonels. Money will not buy everything. There lis a limit to the purchasing power of a man’s millions. John E, Searles, the sugar king, discovered this last week when he was forced to bow to the will of his eook. Mr. Searles may be able to manipulate the sugar market, but the cook is the boss of his house. The sugar king discharged his housekeeper without cause and she sued for her wages for the full time she con- tracted to serve him. She won the suit. Asked why he discharged her the man of millions meekly replied that he was forced to do so—otherwise the cook would have left. Thus is the glamor removed from the multi-millionaire and he becomes as other men, the slave of the despot of the kitchen. And thus is a new bond of sym- pathy established between the classes and the masses. We now know that the mil- lionaire has troubles of his own. Speaking of millionaires, it is a sign of the times that several of the New York papers in the headlines announcing the wealth of the late Theodore Havemeyer, spoke of his dying a “‘comparatively poor man,’’ because he left only $4,000,000 instead of the $40,000.00 he was reputed to be worth. It has not been so very long ago since the millionaires of the whole country could be counted on the fingers and when the multi-millionaire was indeed a croesus. To-day a man who leaves a paltry $4,000,000 is referred to as ‘‘comparatively poor.’’ In the meantime the really poor are con- stantly increasing in number, that the “comparatively poor’ Havemeyers may pile up millions. In the following vein of airy persifiageé the editor of the Memphis Commercial Ap- peal refers to the Pabst-Lemp engagement: “The announcement of the approaching nuptials of Col. Gustav Pabst of Milwaukee, composer of the famous sonata, Pabst Malt Extract, and Miss Hilda Lemp, the beautl- ful and charming daughter of Maj. Wm. Lemp of St. Louls, the inventor of the celebrated pain-killer which bears his hon- ored name, is the culmination of a romance of not very long standing. There has al- ways been a regretable rivarly between Milwaukee and St. Louls as to which made the peerless beer of the country. There has been no good reason why such rivalry should have existed, but the Pabst-Lemp feud has been as much a matter of history as the feud between the Montagues and Capulets. But a short time ago Col. Pabst, the Knightly champion of his house, went to St. Louls. Possibly he went there on business; it may have been to hurl defiance into the serried ranks of Lemp. On this point the record is blank. But at any rate, while there the young Colonel met a beau- tiful damozel, the daughter 6f the house of Lemp, and ere he was aware of it, he had completely lost his heart. Of course, in the time of the Middle Ages this would have called for more Romeo and Juliet, and there would have been several addi- tions to the family mausoleums; but we live in a happier era. Family differerfces were settled by an appeal to Joseph Schlitz as referee, and so Milwaukee did homage to St. Louls and 8t. Léuls responded to Milwaukee, and Cincinnat! sent congratu- lations, and an eternal friendship between the families was pledged. The nuptials Will take place amid great splendor. Count Herbert Budweiser of Austria, a relative of the bride, will be on hand. Col. Bass of England and Dr. Heinrich Bock of Berlin are also expected. Prof. William Gerst and Maj. Joseph Schlitz will grace the occa- sion. And there will be a grand ns- formation scene which will be remem for weeks; and hereafter Milwaukee and St. Louls will wajk hand-in-hand over the fields of malt and asphodel.” I saw a very funny episode at Seventh and Chestnut one day last week, in which the central figures were two wagon drivers. cxemplifed im the who remained on his seat out of reach re- fused the invitation. But suddenly @ gust of wind Blew his hat offand with it his delivery papers, an@ hé wiis forced, willy, willy, to déscend. ) expectant Crowd of street loungers closed in, in full anticipa- tion of @ fight, catch as entch can, ster all the preli warlike @isplay. But the irdté man w the bar promptly re- tired to his wagon 4nd cli on the seal, After both had resumed their Seats belligerents continved to abuse each ofKér and shake their fists at long range, with the car tracks between them, oo Despite all the preaching anént the bar barity of fighting the average man delights in witnessing a “scrap.” That epfode at- tracted @ mixed crowd of corner loafers, men of business, professional men, all sorts and conditions of the washed and unwashed, Thelr attitude was unmistakable. They wanted to see that fight. NO one looked for a policeman, nor had an idea of stopping the threatened hostilities. When the row ended with words, as it began, everybody evinced actual disappointment, and the men who had aroused false hopes of an impromptu scrap were roundly jeered. -_-——— But one thing did surprise me. That wag that several well-dressed, evidently respec- table, and refined-looking women should have likewise stopped and watched the progress of the row from start to finish. It is hardly conceivable that the fair sex should be anxious to seé the fight—and considering the presence of the fifon bar even murder might have beén anticipated —and yet they stayed, moved apparently by a curiosity which overcame their fears to see the outcome. The language of the average truckman when out of temper is rarely chaste and refined. In this instance the talkers outclassed thelr class in the most shocking prefanity and obscenity. The language was endtign to drive a decent man to filght, to say nothing of the threat- ened violence. Yet these women remained through it all, hearing fn the ptesence of &@ mixed assemblage of men the most frightful oaths and indecencies, and be- trayed no confusion or embarrassment. Truly womankind surpasses the under- standing of man, The promised early extension of the Lin- dell Street Rallway Co. of the newly- acquired Midland tracks to Creve Coeur Lake will be a boon to St. Louls. Every facility afforded the crowded-up denizens of the city to stretch his limbs on the green sward and to fill his lungs with un- contaminated fresh air is a gain to the whole body politic. The parks are the lungs of the city and we can hardly have too many breathing spots. The parks are good, but to get clear out of sight and smell of the smoke, out of hearing of the noises, out of the environment of brick walls and paved streets of a city its better. Then, too, it brings in easy reach of St. Louis one of the finest water courses in the country, and aquatic sports should flourish apace. An impetus will be given St. Louls as an aquatic center this summer by the contests at the lake of the Mississippi Val- ley Rowing Association, the Southwestern Rowing Association, the professional oars- men of America and the probable coming of several of the big college crews, includ- ing Cornell, St. Louis is already a much more impor- tant aquatic center than most people are aware of. There are in good standing 1,540 active members of recognized rowing clubs in the city, six of which are located in the harbor. Among them are some of the best oarsmen in the country, who hold un- beaten records. The Mound City Rowing Club holds the United States record for barge racing. St. Louis produced in Miss Hose Mosentheim the champion female sculler of America. Rowing is one of the finest of all athletic sports as a muscle and lung developer, and with our fine harbor, with the promised added facilities for bring- Creve Coeur Lake in close touch with the city, interest in aquatic sports should be intensified. Gov. Taylor of Tennessee promises to set at naught the axiom that office-holders seldom die and never resign. It is officially given out that he will resign in October, for strictly mercenary reasons. He has had all the glory of serving two terms as Governor and of being again elected after an interval of several years to the same high office. Now he is “out for the stuff" and there is more “stuff” on the lecture platform than in being Governor. But, alas, Gov. Bob is confronted by the fact that the State constitution has made no provision for a Governor’s resigning. The framers of that instrument, and all subse- quent Legislative bodies and constitutional conventions, never thought such a contin- gency possible. Hence the constitution and the statutes are dumb on the subject and the opinion is expressed that the Supreme Court may hold that {ft is unconstitutional for him to resign. There is no precedent for such an act. There Is fio person or body authorized to receive his resignation or to act on it. The Governor receives and acts on the resignations of subordinate State officials, but he cannot offer his res- ignation to himself. Gov. Bob is In @ par- lous state. Can this be called a free country when such dilemmas confront us? It is not without precedent that an office- holder can be estopped from resigning. It happened once to a Kansas Postmaster tn ¢@ boom town. The boom busted and the town moved bodily to a lecation on the railroad, leaving the Postmaster alone in his glory on the deserted site. The Post- master grew lonesome and tendered his resignation. Uncle Sam refused to accept it. He proposed, then, to follow his town to its new location. Permission was re- fused. Then he just quit and followed the town anyway, and left the unpatronized post-office to {ts fate. Uncle Sam prose- cuted him for violating the postal laws and he spent a year in the penitentiary as consequence. Gov. Bob had better look out. If he insists on quitting his job he may have a chance to fiddle and lecture to the convicts in the pen. _——_— A late scrap of scientific informations to the effect that a single bee, with all industry and energy, collects only & spoonful of honey in a season. The tific statistician, however, falls to what is to be expected of the married who is supposéd apenas & greeter : tive to labor i unceasingly, (Ome think of It, though, the mactied Bow To the Editor of the Post-Dispateh. me to offer ~ Sa Ar afticle, “Why ’" as a set-off to the d aphy of “Onkel Henry,” and | t rs frien tha are eo a faet are Bt. outs, Convention of Cripples. To the Editor of the Post-Dispatch. I notice in yesterday’s Post-Dispatch that a convention of cripples is to be called at some future date, to be held in St. Lou a is. state whether a walking match, an establishment of some kind whith will employ cripples only, and free silver clubs will be discussed at this convention? It seems strange & man so successful in the manufacturing of patent medicines as . er has been would apply so much of his time to conven- tions, ete, Dr. Trower would uy to discover a remedy for the softening of the brain ih mien be of more benefit to him and p bly prolong his life. I wish it distinctly understood that I know nothing of such a convention to be held in St. Louls, or any other city, and as to my being on the committee, my name has been used without any authority whatever. , RAIZER, St. Louis, May 13. 802% Van The Common Pot. To the Editer of the Post-Dispatch. H. Sycamore sneers at public ment, as proposed by “Jonathan,” ing to “make a man, or compelling ev y to dip out of the same pot.”’ How can ponte mariagement make an worse machine out of man than compet tive industry is now doing? What more complete human machine the world seen than the present day wage-earner? Public management, aa now conducted, does not make men machines so surely 48 private competitive industries do. now they are making a fuss in St. Lou because servants of the municipality can- not be controlled like ordin Wage-earn- ers. They say that these public servants are too independent as to hours, holidays, ete., and the kickers don't see why they should not be as servile and as bound down by slavish rules as private employes. That is the voice of envy. It don't look as if t tends more to human ivate management does, manage- the parks, the water works, etc.? disgust him when he drinks city water to know that over 600,000 more ns are drinking it? And would he be porribly disgusted the present dwellers in the slums, who live on offal and die like files, could feed at lic nt, every grand pu Beth H, aurant and enslave precinct served with all the as could nooner 4 our presen sy their omy. private pot BO St. Louis, M ee A Voice From England. received a uls business friend = yourr w it oe “Since I wrote you last interesting Interview with Senator at the Bristol Hotel, Lone th Met ou sawar ' gent ou. Me - = sp most sincere t bi \ one woul’ do ali he could to get on intone D. 2 ted to come to Eure se sg 3 be on. 7 gome exten . doubtful, will have to grasp selves. “and force the world into Sri, in the baled state you seam nt ; ing from bad to worse, there ee cure—a Ke —_ pe agg are Sg on ; thers, leaving ou course, : ition! of ouf greatest Indust our great naval fron and steel as it did and agreement, 4@ as * 2 en ene ther have been for many ok for much p until times are won't be very ated int the old tandard, althoug sta machine of. eee, -" : Here, a a al a a et “ the an oe it, 2 ir * Hike ie y * > Pasa. eae o ao , ey i tlh Be adie k: | wage ’ + at m ee ee ae > - rae : “Z = # a x fe tft 3 Caselli pila cane a 7% <b see @& ie . ‘ » Vi gterate a So
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Sade Boning —St. Louis Post Bisprtc) Way 16, 1997. ; 3] SOCIETY. Je { concert given Friday evening at the eenth Street Theater by the Wash- ra 4 University Glee and Mandolin clubs Ane of the smart society affairs of the . A pleasing and attractive programme been arranged under the direction of Ray Douglas, and was rendered in sup@’b style. This was the first appearance of the club In St. Louis for a number of years, and the friends of the university gave them a hearty reception. There was a beautiful full dress audience, with the boxes all abloom. Following is a list of the patronesses: Mesdameées Hugh McKittrick, W. J. Lemp, wm, C. Richardson, Chas. Reuss, Dwight Tredway, Henry Eliot, Will D. Orth- wein, L. M. Rumsey W. Manning, Chas. F. Orthwein, Thos, WwW. Carter, J. G. Chap- man, F. B. Brownell,.A. A. Wallace, S. M. Kennard, Isaac W. Morton, H. W. Strath- mann, James Sceullin, T. Conzelman, A. W. llouck, ©. F. Meister, Silas B. Jones, 8. A i. Bemis, James W. Lee, Anna Sneed Cairns Marshall Snow, W. 8S. Chaplin, E. A. Engler, Wm. H. Thomson. A beautiful little cantata called “The Fairies’ Sprin ap was given by the stu- dents In the Academic Department, Mary Institute, last Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. The programme was divided into two parts, the first ‘half including a violin solo by Miss stelle Kupferle, a plano solo by Miss Georgia Wright and a whistling solo by Miss Mary Laughlin. Part second of the progtfamme was:Cowen’s charmingly ar- ranged cantata, with 170 young ladfes in the chorus. The first solo was sung by Miss Tille Engman, who possesses an unusually sweet and powerful voice for so young a oe Following this was a duet by Misses lary Nipher and Edith Delafield; then a finely drilled chorus and a contralto solo by Miss Gertrude Green. Among the other ex- cellent numbers were a trio by Misses Gladys Behr, Helen Rosenberg and Florence Miller, a soprano solo by Miss Adele Keller, with chorus, and a recitative and contralto s0lo by Miss Olive Fritz. The young la- dies were all gowned in pure white and asa whole they formed a delightfully pretty icture. The musicale director, Miss Petti- one, is to be congratulated upon fhe suc- cess of the entertainment. The choruses were splendidly trained and their work was spirited and harmonious, while the solos left scarcely anything to be desired. Mrs. Nellie Allen Parcelle was the accompanist. The entertainment was followed by an in- formal dance and supper, given by Miss Touise Dyer at her home, 3807 Delmar ave- nue, to about twelve of her classmates and twelve young men. A-sparkling little theatrical entertainment called a ‘‘A Box of Cigarettes’”’ will be given at John Mahler’s Hal! on May 25, Tuesday evening, for the benefit of Memorial Home, under the personal direction of Mr. Frank Wyman. At first plans were made to have the affair at the home of Mrs. Arthur Yale, but the demand for tickets became so great that the young people interested in the venture were compelled to make arrangements toward engaging a larger hall. Thus the date has heen changed from May 19 to May 25. The varticipants in the performance will be Misses Temple Belle Doughertv. Mabelle Wyman, Grace Gale, Genevieve Wilson and Messrs. Calvin Heaton, Robert Wilson, Will Collins and Charlie Noel. At the conclusion of the programme there will probably be a dance. An elegant reception was given to the stu- dents of Monticello Seminary last Weines- day afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. George W. Parker. No. 3620 Washington boulevard. This students’ as- sociation has been giving some sort of an annual reunion for many years, but this is the first time the entertainment has taken the form of a reception, and most decidedly the affair was a brilliant success. The mos* distinguished guest present was Mrs. John Simonds of Maple avenue, who graduated from Monticello Seminary with highest hon- ors just fifty-five years ago. The ety arty included Mrs. Geo. Parker, Mrs. ley, Mrs. Albert Wade and Mrs. Hawley, of Alton, Ill.; Mrs. Tingle Wood and Miss Leonora Woodeof Fdwards- ville, Tl, and Miss Nora Webb of Lebanon, Ill. Miss Julia Hadle and Miss Wood served strawberries and ices from a dainty flower-decked table in the dining room and Miss Hester Laughlin preside over the punch table in a little alcove decorated with ferns ané clusters of bridesmaid roses. The drawing-room mantel piece was banked with profuse masses of fluffy snow- balls and potted plants, while on several emal) tables in the room stood great bunches of American Beauties. The ralling of the staircase in the reception hall was wreathed with smilax, and upon the newel post was placed an immense mafolica jar- diniere filled with snowballs and tied with yellow ribbons bearing the word, “Monti- cello” In black lettering. The decorations in the library were of snowballs, white car- nations and clusters of white Iris. A de‘ight- ful mandolin orchestra was stationed under the stairway behind a screen of palms and growing plants. Four young ladies, Misses Eloise Semple, Martha Boogher, Helen Allen and Louise Walbridge, ass'sted their hostess in receiv- ing the guests. Mrs. H. H, Wagner gave a luncheon at l o'clock last Thursday afternoon in ‘honor of her granddaughter, Miss Edith Wagner and Miss Ella Masden, who !s visitin ere on her way from New Haven to her Ratare home in Colorado Springs. There were covers laid for ten guests and the table was prettily decorated with snowballs and sweet peas. Mrs. Tl). M. Rumsey gave a pleasant six- hand euchre last Thursday evening to about thirty intimate friends. Mr. Edgar Balthrope of Biloxi, Miss., and Miss Rosa Sherrouse, daughter of Charles M. Sherrouse of New Orleans, were mar- ried {In the Crescent City a few days ago. The handsome young couple have been vis- iting friends and relatives in St. Louls and Vandalia, Mo., and will stop a few days on the way home at the Nashville Exposition, The following programme was enjoyed: “Alma Mater,’’ Glee Club; ‘“‘March Bo- hemia,”’ Mandolin Club; Medley, Glee Club; “Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming,” Quartette; Pinnoele, Two Step, Mandolin Club; “Just Like a Man,’’ George M. Rayold and Glee Club; “Onward,” Glee Club; ‘Hark **tis the Dancers,’ Glee Club; ‘‘Las Flores,’’ Mandolin Club; (a) Lullaby, (b) “We Meet Again To-night,” Glee Club: “Loves Old Sweet Song,” Quartette;: “El Capitan,” Mandolin Club; “Uncle Sam’s Party,” Glee pc “Black America,” Glee and Mandolin CiULDS. Mrs. Louls Roberts of 915 North Nine- teenth street, celebrated her China wec ling fri an evening of May 8rd last. Many of her riends were present, amo am 4 the Ratitbone Sisters Aenie’ Teste ie :% of which temple Mrs. Roberts is a member. Many beautiful presents were received by the hostess, among them a handsome Dres- den China tea set from the Rathbone Sisters The parlors were beautifully decorated — in paims, ferns, smilax and carnation pinks. After an elegant lunch there were music and recitations. Mre. Max Jolly, 5550 Maple avenue rave a novel entertainment Wednesday afternoon for the benefit of the Cabanne Episcopal Church, Mrs, Marta I, Johnston told the story of the Shad reading from Homer at the salient parts. Among the guests were Mesdames. Bartlett, Kretschmar, Ready Haile, Bullard, Williamson, Perry, McGuire Martin, Marmaduke, Wade, Taylor, Harris’ McGee, Nicherson, Mrs, Chas. Dunean and Mrs. Eva Griffith. Miss Clara Marx of 4351 Lindell boulevara Will sail for Kurope on June 3, where sho Will remain for the next three years for the Purpose of nom se pegs | ner musical educa. tion, pecomniauind by Mrs. H. N. Marx and Miss Florence Levy, who will remain with her during her stay abroad. Mra. H. N. Wright, 3615 Laclede avenue, Ave a luncheon Thursday. The table was venutifully decorated with carnations, The Gaente Were Mrs. M. H. Rodgers, Mrs. J. L. Jenson, Mra. Maria I. Johnston, Mrs. Chaa, MeClure, Miss Gordon, Miss Benson and Miss Berneys, Mrs. H. V. Davidson, of West Pine street, returned from New York yesterday. The object of her Eastern trip was to attend sed gaye ey of her niece, Atiss Mary —— ehall, ‘nO Was married to Mrs. Samue hKiecber, of Albany. ° Mrs, William Rosenstein left for her home in Brunswick, Mo.. Thursday morning. Her daughter, Miss Carita, will remain in the city several Weeks jonger the guest of her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. D. Cole. A very enjoyable musicale was given last week by Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Pickles, at their residence oat es avenue, in honor of their daughter's . A number of fine ee red. Miss Theckler Berneys, No. 3623 Laclede avenue, will leave accompanied by her younger brother for Europe in June. She will reside for two years in Jurich. Miss Minnie Ahrens entertained the Euchre Club Wednesday at her home, 3308 St. Vincent avenue. Prizes were won by Misses Davies, Grate and Parkell. The club has had a successful year under the management of Ed Conzelman, and will close the season with a concert at Linden- wood College Friday, May 21. Miss Alice Brennan entertained the Fri- day Night Club last week at her home in North St. Louis. There was music and danc- ing, followed by a supper. Mrs. James Kavanaugh of 1127 North Grand avenue and Mrs. 8S. L. Sturges are nicely situated at Washington ineral Springs, Okanville, Il. Mrs. M. C. Loker and daughters will spend the summer with Mrs. A. B. Thatcher at Glen Owen. Mrs. Thatcher and family will leave Monday for Glen Owen. Miss Charlotte Hax-Rosatti will spend her vacation in Europe, sailing the latter part of this month. Miss Hax-Rosattj will remain abroad all summer. Mrs. W. «. Hilis, 3124 Lucas aventie, is en- tertaining her brother, Hon. E. T. Jeffry, President of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad. Charles 8. Knabb of 402 Manchester ave- nue has gone to visit all the principal cities of the East and will not return for six weeks. A reception was given Wednesday evening by Mrs. Henry Lucas, in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Studdiford. A delightful whist party was given Thurs- day afternoon by Mrs. Allen B. Goodbar of Westminster place. Miss Sippy is visiting her brother in Kirksville, where he is learning the science of osteopathy. vard entertained her dancing club Wednes- day evening. Mrs, Capt. Donald Wear, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. T. C. South Side. Mrs. Benoist gave a children’s party Wednesday afternoon at her home in Nor- mandy. The date of the wedding of Miss Mazec Moise to Mr. Robert Etter has been set for June 30. Miss Amalia Kothe of Waverly, Io., is the guest of Miss I.il'ian Ahrens of North Sarah street, Miss Mary N. Berry will leave for Europe June 15 in company: with Madame Anna Lakan., Herbert Spellen is able to be out again after two months illness of la grippe. Mrs. L. B. Faucett is very ill at her home on North Grand avenue. of Memphis, Meyer, of the Visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kimbrough arrived yesterday from their home in the South, Miss Blanche Block of West Pine boule- ~ —— Pe a iy’ ff MISS THERESA at we 2 yd A CLEVER AMATEUR ACTRESS. — “2 ae * Me Sa a +] .! a te “AY ee Pe eis ae Cop P ee -* fy 4 BALMER SMITH, Who will appear as Parthemia in “Ingomar” at the Fourteenth Street Theater May 20. from a visit to Mrs. R. P. Tansey in Spring- field, II] Mrs. Frank Hammer has returned froma short visit to her parents, Capt. and Mrs Luther Conn, who have already taken up their summer residence on the Grant farm, which was purchased by Capt. Conn. Mrs. L. M. Rumsey returned a-few days ago from a trip to Eureka Springs. Mrs. W. 8S. Price and her little son, Roy, returned last evening from Philadelphia after a pleasant visit of over two months. Miss Katharyn Kerens and party, who have been making atrip to Eureka Springs, in her private car, ‘‘Katharyn,’’ and have since been visiting’ her sister, Mrs. Kenna, in Chicago, will return home early this week. and are vis'ting her sister, Mrs. John Love, in Vandeventer place. Miss Alice Doan Curtis, who is here from New York visiting her relatives, was last week with Mrs, iliam Brownlee of West- minster place. Miss Mary Kearney Cobb arrived last week from Boston to visit her grandmother, Mrs. General Kearney, and her aunt, Mrs, Western Bascum. Mrs. Harry B. Slaughter of Edgewood, Chicago, who has been visiting her friend, Mrs. Joseph Perry, was delightfully enter- tained by her friends while here, and left on Wednesday to return home. Mrs. Cleves Masher, who visited last week Miss Julia Moore, has returned to her home in Bunker Hill, where she will give a house party. Mrs. Nellie Pope Coudry, after a visit to her relatives in the suburbs, has returned to her home itn Massachusetts. Miss Nellie Moffitt is visiting friends at Webster Groves. Miss Lucy Byrd Caldwell is entertaining her cousin, Miss Mabelle Byler of Sedalia and her friend Miss Hawkins. Miss Houser of Helena, Mont... who has been during the winter with Mrs. J. v. S. Barrett, will return home in a few days. Mrs. D. B. Sperry and daughters and Mrs. Clarence Martin of Louisville, Ky., after a visit of a week to their sister, Mrs. John A. Lee of Cook avenue, will return home to- morrow. Mrs. Perkinson and Miss Perkinson of Virginia are guests of Mrs. Henry White- more. | ene Returns. 2 Mre. Henry D. Laughlin has ‘returned ee » A SOCIETY BELLE AND MUSICIAN, MISS ROSE FORD, | A talented young violinist who is going abroad to finish her studies, and who will appear in concert at the Century Theater May 21. Departures. Mr. and Mrs. J. Browne are in Chicago Visiting relatives. Miss D. B. Roberts has gone to New York for several weeks. Mr. D. C. Collings and family have gone to Chicago for a visit. «The Misses Ewing have gone to Indian- apolis to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Chapman will leave shortly for Gilbertsville, N. J. | Mrs. Laura C. Alvord has gone to Ken- tucky to spend the summer W th wn oe Mr. ler is visiting in New Yor Cie, eae Fey eriil remain sas oe 2 P. eling, after wintering in 5t. Loan lett taut weal for her home in Helena, Mont. e T. Hamilton leave Mr. Mrs. Geor mir Keds on June 1 for Los Angeles, Cal., to reside. to Ty! . ields has gone to Tyler, Tex., io wine foe hy oo weeks her relatives who reside there. ea ere geas } ._ Ww. J. Hallo r Rapids, who has been wistting Mrs. Kate Brainard, has re- turned home. a } L Smith has return to her oomaen tome after a visit to her aunt, Mrs. B. L, Edmonds. Mr. EB. J. Spencer has gone to Chicago for a short time. He is at present located at the Auditorium. Mrs. George Maxwell of Mexico, Mo., has returned home after a visit to her mother Mrs. O. M. Edgerly. The Misses Draper have returned to Wi). mington, Del., after a visit of several weeks to Bt. Louls friends. Mr. and James L. Blair and fam!ly —_ mre. @ fortnighs.tor their summer > Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Green have returned to the'r home in Boston after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wagoner. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dougherty have gone to Hot Springs, from whence they go to visit relatives in Kentucky. Mrs. Lawrence Matthews has returned to her home in Columbia after a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Russell Berry. Mrs. Walter S. Dray of Chicago, with her littlé son, returned home last week after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Harry Wagoner. Judge and Mrs. Christopher Reed, after a visit of a few days to her mother, Mrs. Harriet Beers at Hotel Beers, have gone to their home in Kansas City. Gossip. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Riner have gone to housekeeping at 2912 Barrett street. Mrs. J. B. C. Laughlin of Carr place is visiting relatives in St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Samuel Highlyman-s with friends in Denver, Colo. She will remain two weeks. Miss Sallie Letcher left Friday evening for Detroit to spend the summer with her aunt, Mrs. Parcells will join the Louis tourists who will go sumgier. Mrs. W. N. McMillan has Springs for a stay of three Arlington. Prof. and Mrs. J. A. Black have returned from Terre Haute, where they have passed the winter. Mr. W. J. Brennan and his two children sail on June 16 for Europe to remain during the summer. Mr. and Mrs. house for the summer at ton boulevard. Mrs. A. C. Cassidy has been making a visit of a week to her parents, who reside in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. E. E. Veeder, the well-known au- thoress arrived last week and is with friends at Hotel Beers. Miss Dicie McDearmon of Kansas City Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. McDearon of 4952 Page boulevard. Mrs. Robert Kennon and her two daugh- ters leave to-day for Chicago, where they will reside permanently. Mrs. Minor Merriwether will go to Mem- his to visit relatives, and from there to ashville to the Exposition. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoyt have gone to Cincinnati, O., to make a visit of a fort- night to Mrs. Hoyt’s relatives. Mrs, Charless Cabanne and family will spend the summer at Charlevoix, Mich., where they will have a cottage: lL.rs. Emile Broeker of Rochester, New York, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Irving Walker, at No. 3042 Locust street. Mrs. John W. Donaldson and her daugh- ter, Mrs. John N. McCarthy, have taken a cottage at Webster for the summer. Mrs. Irving Walker and her two little boys will probably leave the first of June for Madison, Wis., to spend the summer. The friends of Mrs. Peter Nicholson of throng of St. abroad this gone to Hot weeks at the Cecil Gres have taken a o, 4106 Washing- | Garrison avenue will be glad to learn of her recovery from her recent severe illness. Miss Mabel Westlake of 3942 Washington boulevard, who is visiting Mrs. Ben Weller of Dallas, Tex., will leave soon for Galves- ton. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ferriss, after a lon residence in the guburbs at Maplewood, have come into the city to reside for the future. Mr. and Mrs. George Seymour Richardson have taken apartments at the West End Hotel, where they receive their friends on Friday. Mrs. Addie Radford, who has been visit- ing Mrs. J. H. Hemphill of 4112 West Belle place, has returned to her home on the South Side. Mrs. F. Clar and Misses Ella and Annie Clar of Kansas City are visiting Mrs, Clar and sister, Mrs. Cole Ullman, of 3740 West Olive street. Mrs. Charles Claflin Allen of Westminster place, and Mrs. Ellen D. Lee were in Se- dalia last week attending the Federation of Women’s Clubs. Misses Grace Massey and Julla Moore have gone to Bunker Hill, where they will be guests at a house party given by Mrs, Charles Fischer. Mrs. Gilpin and Miss Marie Gilpin have returned to their home in Denver, Colo., after a pleasant visit to Miss Celeste Tra- cey, of this city. The engagement of Miss Anna Lucille Ap- ell to Mr. Harry Harrison Randolph of incoln, LIL, is announced, the wedding to take place June 16. Mrs. D. D. Walker and family will leave about June 6 for their summer cottage at Kennebunkport. Mr. Walker will join them later in the season. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Price have taken apartments for the summer at the Grand Avenue Hotel. They have passed the win- ter at the Southern. Miss Annie Bowen, who resides with her aunt, Mrs. William Wetherell in Philadel- piNa, arrived thts week to visit her mother, Mrs. M. K. Bowen. Mrand Mrs, Cliff Richardson are already installed in their summer cottage at Bidde- ford Pool. They took with them their “tallyho” and other turnouts. The engagement of Mr. William H. Lepere to Miss Julia Spalding of the South Side has been announced to their friends, The wedding is set for June 3 Miss Shelba Harris, accompanied by her niece, Priscilla Harris, joined her brother, Mr. David Harris, last week in New York and sailed Thursday for Hurope. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. HeltzeM returned Thursday from a two weeks’ tour of the Past. They will be at home to their friends after June 1 at S02 a army: . Mrs. C. A. Williamson an er Gaugnter, Miss Annie Williamson, have been making a visit of a month to her granddaughter, Mrs. Frost, at her home in Old Mexico. Mrs. Philip Williame, who is now residing on Westminster pines, has been confined to her home by illness ever since her re- turn from the South, some six weeks ago. rd Lewis returns this week pee ta nt her mother tn Sedalia, Mrs. Jaynes. Dr. Bransford Lewts returned from. the East, where he attended the con- man, to Mr. Leigh Montgomery, the cere- mony to take place May &. Mrs. Adelaide Barnett will sf to Weque- tonsing, Mich., in June with Mrs. Ashley D. Scott, and after a few weeks stay at that resort, they will go together to Canada and other Eastern rellerte or a few weeks. Mrs. J. H. Hemphill of 4112 West Belle place and Mrs. J. A. Jones have gone to visit the former’s sister, Mrs. Speed Step- hens, in Boonville, and-later will spend some time with friends in Kansas City. Mrs. Charles Filley and her daughter. Miss Mabe! Filley, are in Paris now, baving recently arrived from Italy. They will go to Berlin and Dresden shortly, and expect to be in London for the Queen's jubilee. Miss Minnte Scott and her est, Miss Marion Lindsay, will go to equetonsing the first of June to get the Scott cottage ready for summer occupancy. They will be followed by Mrs. Scott a week or two later. the An ante-nuptial entertainment form of a dinner and musicale ten- dered to Dr. Wm. A. Lewen and his flancee, Miss Aimee Meyberg, on Thursday last by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Newhouse of 6 Shaw place. ‘ Miss Mamie Webb will go away with a party of friends for’the summer, leaving about the middle of June. Mrs. Webb, who is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Davis, in Germantown, Pa., will return home about June 10. ’ Mrs. Robert Filley and her little daughter, Charlotte, have left the eity for French Lick Springs, where they will be joined in a few days by Miss Louise Filley, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hite, in Louis- ville, Ky. ; Miss Lelia Wheeler is visiting Mrs. George Jackson of Thornly plgce, en route for Sweet Springs, where she will spend all suntmer with her eister, Mrs. George Vert, Jr., who will occupy the Vert cottage at that resort. Mrs. Lucy Cable Castleman and her niece, Miss Margot Postelwaite, are in town for x few weeks. She has recently returned from her winter home near San Antonio, and is putting her house in order for the summer flitting. Miss Felicia Judson, after a pleasant visit to Judge and Mrs. Shepherd Barclay of a week, has returned home and will g0 soon with her mother, Mrs. F. N. Judson, to Nashville to visit relatives and attend the Tennessee Centennial. Engraved visiting cards at Aloe’s. Look— look at our prices: One hundred cards from plate, 7ic; the same with plate, $1. En- graved wedding invitations, announce- ments, etc. Visit our stationery depart- ment. A. 8S. Aloe Co., 617 Olive street. Mrs. Wayman Cushman and children have been spending the past week at her mother’s country home, Notch Cliffe. Mrs. Ames will close her house on Lindell boulevard in about ten days and will make Notch Cliffe her headquarters for the summer. Mrs. M. E. Brownell has opened her coun- try home at Webster Groves and will en- joy it until July, when she will go away for the heated term. She has been joined there by her niece, Miss Pearl Ackerman, who has recently returned from Florida. A progressive euchre party will be given on Monday evening, May 17, at the Mar- quette Club Hall, for the benefit of the chapel of the St. Joseph’s (Boys) Orphan Asylum, Grand avenue and Delore street. A number of beautiful and valuable presents will be given. Mrs. Saunders Foster who has been quits Wl, has been a week at the Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs with Mrs. Alexander Doug- las, who has been an invalid for geveral months. Both ladies returned last week and will go East together bv the first of June. They will go first to the Buffalo Lithia Springs in Virginia. A pink euchre was given by the Misses Carrie and Lydia Brinkmeyer, daughters of Councilman John G. Brinkmeyer, at their residence, 2530 North Market street, on Fri- day evening. The following were present: The Misses Lulu Harting, Anna Meise, Mary Swender Helen Brokate, Lillian Vette, Amy Loeffler, Messrs. Otto Harting, arry Droste, Will Schumacher, Harry Me'se, George Linkman, Charles Becker, Adolph Meyer and Allie Stephens, A Tally-Ho party in honor of Miss Hor- tense Brackett of Cabanne was given by Mr. Alexander Godfrey, formerly of God- frey, Ill. The chaperones were Mesdames G. W. Brackett and Julius Keyser, and the young lady attendants were sides Miss Brackett the Misses Irene McVeigh, Mare Dellassas of New Orleans and Josephine Tracey. The escorts were Messrs. Godfrey, Joseph and Tom Willard, Tom Doan, Eu- gene McLoughlin of Chicago and Lester Watson of New York City. The objective pom was Meramee Highlands, where danc- ng + indulged in and a delightful supper served. MANITOU SPRINGS. Summer Hegira to the Great Western Spa Has Set In, Special Correspondence of the Post-Dispatch. MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo., May 14. —The season at this justly world- famed resort is now beginning. Most of the hotels are open, and the beautiful valley is robed !n a mantle of spring green. The town proper extends along the valley for a distance of about three miles, and at every turn, in addition to the superb mountain scenery unfolded to the view, are seen handsome residences, Swiss chalets, etc. A number of mountain torrents rush through the town at different ey tat spanned here and there by rustic ridges. Manitou must be seen to be ap- preciated. It cannot tn justice be photo- raphed or painted, and though number- ess books have been written in a vain at- tempt to describe it, the greatest efforts of poets, painters and photographers convey but @ feeble idea of its beauties, The exaggeration sometimes used in de- scribing resort attractions is here rendered not only impossible, but needless. It is enough to say that tourists from the ant!- podes as well as native Americans would not think of crossing the continent without visiting Manitoy and making the ascent of Pike’s Peak, as well as to view the many other wonders in this enchanted valley. Manitou was named by the Indians, to whom the efficacy of its waters was known from time immemorial, and whose des- cendants now live on near-by reservations. To the springs were their pilgrimages made, and in their love of mystery and supersti- tion they fixed upon the wondrous valley as a fitting shrine for their gods, as the “Great Spirit’? Manitou breathed below the surface of the rushing effervescent springs, restoring the sick and aged who drank therefrom The Mansions Hotel is the largest and most desirably located hotel! in Manitou. It is situated on the main boule. vard, the favorite driveway and promenade of all residents and visitors to Manitou. In connection with the house is operated a fine bowling alley, billlard room, etc., the bestin Manitou. The hotel will be operated by Mr. W. M. 8. Doughty, for many years identified with leading hotels in the East, and formerly manager of Philadelphia's leading hotel, Walton. The cuisine will be made a special feature, and dances and other entertainments will be regular throughout the season. A handsome illustrated booklet will be mailed on application. DRAMA AND TABLEAUX. “Columbia” Will Be Presented by So- ciety Folk for Charity. On Thursday, May 27, and again on Dec- oration Day, Saturday, May 29, a National History drama, entitied “Columbia,” will be presented at Exposition Music Hall, for the benefit of the Fresh Air Mission. - The season for the work of the Mission is at hand, and the ladies are straining every point to be in readiness for these summer excursions. Money.is needed for the pur- ose, Over 100 society ladies are interested in the production of “Columbia.” Three hun- dred young people of the city are rehearsing and making rons? to take part in the drama, which will consist of a series of striking historical scenes, with appropriate and inspiring music. The drama will copaet of three onal ° “Colonial Days,” “T Revolutionary Days’ and “National Times.” The subii will give place, as is proper, to the humor- ous, and a spice of Puritan love-making will add gest to the entertainment. Two specially Interesting features will be the May Day scene on Boston Common, and the Minuet of Revolutionary Days. Seats for the entertainment will be. for gale on and after May 22 at Thiebes-S8tieriin Music Co., 1118 Olive street. The ladies ex- ect @ generous attendance at this great cojoyaste ssf” andi te hoped tat Twi , an w t in adding a sum to | of the Fresh and work of compounding it. 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Yale’s Hair Tonic, per bottle Mme, Yale’s Skin Food, per ja Mme, Yale’s La Freckla, per Yale’s Complexion Cream, per jar.67c Mme. Yale’s Complexion Bleach, bottle $1.35 low prices, The same rule of low prices prevails Send your address, RABOTEAU & CO., Druggists and Perfumers, 714 North Broadway. Opposite Union Market. Catalogue free. —_———____— oe i oe Sen Edward Lauterbach Has Had Enough Special to the Post-Dispatch. bach will resign the presidency of the Re- publican County Committee next Thursday ant. Up to 189% he had nothing to do with RUBBED IT IN. of Politics for Some Time. NEW YORK, May 15.—Edward Lauter- night, and it is beli¢ved that he will not figure prominently in public again. The career of Lauterbach as Platt’s lieu- tenant was brief and not altogether pleas- machine politics. When Mr. Platt set out to capture the local organization in 1895 he icked out Mr. Lauterbach as his figure- 1ead, and ran him successfully against Wil- liam Brookfield. It is said that he onpenes to be the dispenser of patronage in Mayor Strone’s administration, and.then to go to the Senate when Hill's term expire None of his expectations were fulfilled. Strong gave the best appointments to the defeated Brookfield faction, and would not recognize Lauterbach at all. Then when the Senator- ship was to be disposed of Mr. Platt took it himself. The treatment which Mr. Lauterbach re- ceived lately from Platt’s Legislature was what politicians call “rubbing it in.”” Every- thing he advocated, notably the bill to seize the police force of Greater New York was ignored. Platt used him to accomplish his ends, and practically dropped him. Mr. Lauterbach says that family reasons in- duced him to resign at this time. Every- body believes that these reasons precipl- tated the resignation, but, at the same time, it is believed that he would have remained at the head of the County Committee but for the treatment he received from the Leg- islature. STUDYING OPENINGS. Pillsbury, the Chess Champion, Coaching Congressmen. Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON. D. C., May 15.—Pillsbury, the American chess champion, has arrived from New York to coach the American team in the international match between mem- bers of the EngHsh Parliament and the American House of Representatives. The date of the match has been fixed for May 2. The four players to represent the Ameri- can House have been selected as follows: Representatives Robert N. Bodine of Mia- souri, John F. Shafroth of Colorado, L. Irv- ing Handy of Delaware and Richard Pear- son of North Carolina. The talk of this match has developed the fact that there are a great many chess - ers in Congress, and much interest will be taken In the game as it progresses. Piii«- bury played several games with members of the team to-day, giving them the benefit of his knowledge in openings. POST-OFFICE CROOKS. Two of Them Plead Guilty and One Gets a Sentence. CINCINNATI, O., May 15.—Ex-Post- master Justus Hetsch of Newport, Ky., in- dicted for embezzlement while Postmaster, pleaded guilty to-day in the United States Court before Judge Barr. Gentence was suspended to allow the defendant to make a plea for clemency. “iward Air, clerk in the Ne rt Post Office, who, some time ago, pleaded guilty to opening letters and had his sentence #us- pended to allow him to make a plea for clemency, having failed to secure it, Was sentenced to eighteen months in the Co- lumbus (Ohio) penitentiary. NEW MEXICAN LAWLESSNESS. The War Department Disposed to Wait on the Courts. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—The War Department has been Informed that there has been an outbreak of lawileseneag in the western portion of New Mexico and that the respectable citizens there have been ASK YOUR GROCER = Tae tee them t st satisfaction. 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Bluff Line train leaves St. Louls 5:13 p. m. and special train returns to St. Louls for this occasion, leaving Clifton ets food _A rrace 10:30 —— A SUMMER AT SBA. OCEAN VIEW HOTEL. BLOCK ISLAND, R. L., OPENS JUNE 29. ACCOMMODATES 500, Hot ani cold sea water baths and all improve- © ts. Address,until May 25th, se J. B. STETSON, Southern Hotel, St. Louis. | THE MANSIONS. MANITOU SPRINGS, COLO., UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT, about June 1; largest and moet desir- botel in Manitou; cuisine will be made ble; write for book- Will open ably ny ; a special feature; rates reasons let and terms. W. M. C hty, Lessee, formerly . C Doug . Manager Hotel Walton, Philadelphia, Pa. Oakland Hotel %.%.%" OAKLAND, MD. Under New and Capabie Pullmas Cars From St. Leais W Chaage. This well-known hotel has been repat vated and electric lights added thro open June 14 Unsurpassed as & heaith resort. £9 For jilustrated booklet, diagram of rooms aad terms, apply to GEORGE A. MILLS & SON, “THE GRAFTON,"* WASHINGTON, D. ©. tw Mr. Mills will be at the Planters’ Hotel, May 71 and 22, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. —_— — “THEY BRING OUT THE CURVES.” ated, reno- heut. Will and . Sone a rea awn re ae a —_- pecan
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EN EOE PE | ESO 2 FS Seema mma os camer rac EEE Bay * DRAMA Havlin’s Theater clesed last night, the Standard will close to-night and this is the last week of the season for the Hagan and Hopkine,. The Suburban Garden opens to- day and next Sunday the Forest Park sea- 60n will begin. Manager Garen of Havlin’s was in a pleasant frame of mind last night. It was a good season for him and for the house he manages, and he has reason to expect a better one next vear. Mr, Garen will leave Wednesday for New York, where he will remain for some time, supervising the bookings for the coming season at Havlin’s, He says he will have nothing but the best of the legitimate of the echool of drama and comedy-drama, at popular prices, All of the Jacob Litt plays will be given during th® season, and a number of others of the game class. Among the attractions will be “The Woman in Black,”’ “Old Kentucky”’ and several others. He will return in July, when his time will be given to the interior rearrangement and decoration of the house, The opening will be the latter part of August, when Mr. Garen promises one of the handsomest houses of the West. =—- - O—— The thirty-ninth week and last of the the- @trical season at Hopkins Grand Opera- House will begin with the matinee this af- ternoon. The stock company will present for the first time in this city, at the Hop- kins’ prices, Belasco’s beautiful comedy drama, “‘The Charity Ball.’’ This play was one of the first and greatest of the Froh- man’s successes, and Col. Hopkins, prob- ably, pays a heavy royalty for its use. Spe- cial scenery of appropriate character will be provided for the production, and the cast will include every member of the Hopkins organization, in addition to W. F. Canfield, who has been specially engaged for one of the leading parts. The supplementary vaudeville programme will embrace ten numbers, of which the specialty of Ola Hayden, who is known as the American Bealchi, will probably be considered the leading feature. Miss Hayden is scarcely 1% years of age, yet her voice is a heavy contralto, or baritone, of great compass and power. Her repertoire embraces a large number of popular and classical selections, and in the rendition of some of these she will be assisted by her Zulu band. Conway and Leland, the “‘merry monopedes;’’ Dil- lon Brothers, authors and parodists; Mason and Healy, the original “one-and-a-half,” im their ludicrous specialty; Ben Harney, the original negro mimic, tn his rendition of popular music in “rag time,”’ who made a hit at Hopkine some time ago; Hayden and Heatherton, sketch artists, and Roach and Whiting, in a new musical act, are among others who will contribute to the entertainment, en The Suburban Garden will open with a matinee this afternoon. Among the most notable features of the vaudeville bill is Jennie Yeamans, who for a number of seasons has been with Frohman’'s leading attractions and is well remembered in St. Louis @s Frohman’'s original “Jane.’’ In nddition to Miss Yeamans is Press Eldridge, who styles himself as the commander-in- chief of the army of fun; Georgia Gardner and Mr, Edgar A. Ely, travesty sketch ar- tists; Swift & Chase, musical comedians; Malle IAttle and Castelle Brydges in selec- tions from the leading operas, and Chinese Johnny Williams in his Rarlesens slight of hand entitled “Prof. Hermann Outdone.” Dan Quinlan, for the past five years the feature of Al G. Fields’ Minstrels, and Jay qJuigley have joined hands and will be seen for the first time in St. Louis ta their amus.- ing comedy entitled “Bess and the Vaude- villes,”’ a satire on Minnie Maddern’s suc- cessful play. The policy of the Suburban its as of old, the general admission free, re- served seats, 2 cents. The cars leave Sixth and Locust streets every five minutes, com- snencing atl o'clock Sunday. New features _ been added to the Gravity Scenic Rail- AY, s hapten The week, commencing to-morrow after- noon, will be the last of the Hagan's Season. Maurice Barrymore heads the list of attractions in a one-act comedy drama, A Man of the World,” in which he will be Gssisted by a company of his own selection The play deals with the attem man to suve from wrong a rn 4 By Bh y a daughter of a woman whom he had himeelf wronged in his early youth. Another feat- ure of the entertainment will be the produc- tion of the farce comedy, In one act, “Me. Fadden’s Flats.” Other features of the bill are Imogene Comer, descriptive balladist: Smith and Fuller, in one of the best an most novel musical acts now before the ublic; Clifford and Muth, singers of paro- les and comic songs; Dixon, Bowers and Dixon; Fisher and Carroll: Barney and Russell, and Maynard and Tennent. von me) mee - In the Littl Egypt burlesque company, which closes at the Standard to-night, are two clever sisters, the Castietons. They eg and dance well, and are good to look a ome (ba nnn ) The members of the stock company at Hopkins’ Grand Opera-housge will most of them med the city immediately after the summer at their home in Minneapolis; Rich- ard Baker and wife (Camille D’ clmar) will spend the summer in Buffalo; Florence Modena will return to her home in Chicago, Gus Weinburg will remain in St. Louis un- til after his benefit, on Saturday, May 29, and will then return to Milwaukee for the summer. Arthur Mackley and Charles 3: Burnham have beeome permanent residents of this city and will probably remain here during the summer, as will Louise Ripley. Most of the executive staff of Hopkins’ will be found at Forest Park Highlands during the summer, O—— Monday evening, May 24, on the occa- +sion of the benefit of 8S. E. Taylor, press agent of the Hagan, the well-known local character, John Thomas Brady, will make his first appearance on any stage in an original comedy by R. H. Hazard, a local newspaper man. The scene of the comedy is laid in Mr. Brady’s thirst parlor, and a special scene is being painted for the oc- casion. A carefully selected company will support Mr. Brady in his first attempt to win histrionic honors, In the vaudeville por- tion of the bill will w~ppear Ada Carleton Swan, late leading latiy for James O'Neill, n a dramatic sketch, assisted by Frank Swan, Maurice Barrymore and company; the eight Garrisons in a unique sketch, and others. -—0 Hattie Belle Ladd, the contralto of the company that will open Uhrig’s Cave June 7, is said to have made a hit as Seibel in “Faust’’ in Boston. Her picture indicates that she is a young woman of pleasing per- sonality. The season at Forest Park Highlands, the new resort on which a large sum of money has been spent in improvements, will be formally opened for the summer season Sun- day, May 23. Col. Hopkins will present vau- deville entertainments in the new pavilion. amone the artists engaged for the opening week is Marie Dressler, who was to have appeared at the Century here this season as the principal feature of “The Lady Slavey”’ but was prevented by illness. Lewis and Ernest, the favorite black face comedians, will renew old friendships here and will doubtless be one of the hits of the bill. Col. Hopkins proposes to present dur- ing the season the best European and Amer- ican artists to be had. eewe{)—— A meeting will be held at Mary Institute to-morrow afternoon for the purpose of per- fecting arrangements for the reorganization of the St. Louis Choral Symphony Society and establishing a ‘“‘Permanent Orchestra’’ in this city. All who are in favor of such a movement and willing to assist the ladies in charge by their advice and support, are requested to attend the meeting, which will be presided over by Mrs. M. McKittrick. This is a final attempt to arouse the lovers of music in this city to do what those in other citles have done for years. —— 0 -——— Florence Modena, the vivacious and ver- satile soubrette of the Hopkins stock com- pany, will have a benefit to-morrow. The regular programme of the week will be supplemented by the introduction of a num- ber of local artists who have volunteered for this occasion. J, H. Lester, the hand- FLORENCE The Pretty Soubrette Company, Who Will Morrow. MODENA. of Hopkins’ Stock Have a Benefit To- some and popular treasurer of the house, will be the beneficiary Friday. Mr. Lester comes in closer personal contact with the patrons of Col. Hopkins’ popular amusement resort than any one connected with the theater, and has made friends who will see that his benefit is not the least successful of the serics. eee Ralph Stuart, who has played leadng parts at Hopkins’ Theater, will be tendered a farewell testimonial at the Olympic Theater be the evening of May 28, by the Versatile ub. The attraction will be a double bill. u 2 s The {otmer i Friend” and “Rio Grande.” in is a uct of the pens of Dud- >t and Ralph yy The iast sou- ted to each person at- 2. | The Tower Grove Park concerts by Prof. Wm. Madden’s Military Band begin to-day. The first number will be played at 4 p. Mm, The following programme will be rendered: PART 1. peoting’’ 6..ceevvece TTT TTT TT Reeves 2, Overture—‘‘Fra Diavolo’’ 3. (a) “Valse de la Poupee,’’ pelia’’ Ballet (b>) Turkish Dance . Selection—‘‘The . Ballet Musije and “William Tell’’ . Grand Scotch Fantasia—‘Robert Bruce,"’ , Bonnisseau Containing ‘“‘The Garb of Old Gaul,”’ “On Cussnock Banks,’’ “‘Ye Banks and Brees o’ Bounie Doon,”’ “Brose arf But- ter.”’ “Riue Bells of ®é@otland,’’ ‘**The Campbells Are Coming.’’ ‘‘Annie Lau- rie,’’ ‘Seots Wha Hae Wi Wallace ‘There's Nae Luck About the House,”’ ; Roy MacGregor O,”’ ‘*Money (Strathspey),”’ ‘Blue Bonnets Over the Border.’’ Intermission of 15 minutes. PART 2. . Offenbach 1. March—‘‘G e, Bled.’’ Overture—“Orpheus’’ . (a) “The Zephyr Dance’ (b>) Mareh—‘*Fl Capitan” . Selection—Princess Lonnie’ solero—*‘*Sicilian Vespers’”’ ‘ Recollections of eeeeeeseee secoweestecs ee . Galop—“Dash” .....-.66. eccescecesss Wiegand —— O--- —- the Post-Dispatch who A fair reader of is a frequent visitor to Hopkins’ Grand Opera House, suggests that Bonnie Marie, the child member of the stock company, be given a benefit. Bonnie Marte is a step- daughter of a well known patent medicine yroprietor, but she supports herself with her earnings at the theatre. She is ambi- tious and worthy of encouragement. If the suggestion of the Post-Dispatch corres- pondent is adopted there is no question that the house will be crowded at the Bonnie Marie benefit. THE METROPOLITAN STAGE. Della Fox’s “Pleurisy’ Is Ruining “The Wedding Day.” Special Correspondence of the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 13.—Dcila Fox has all but wrecked “‘The Wedding Day” and the three star comic opera combination present. ing it at the Casino. She says pleurisy is responsible, some say jealousy and others ee wink. Be the cause what it may Mies “ox has been unable to reach the theater since last Friday night, and in consequence the house was closed one night by the man- agers and would have remained closed had not the “‘angel’’ backing the combination forced it open by an injunction, ——O——- ° Lillian Russell, Miss Fox and Jefferson De Angelis are the stars of this aggrega- tion. They have been playing to big busi- ness at advaneed prices, as the opera is bright and catchy. Miss Russell is said to have taken out not less than $1,600 every week since the engagement opened, and her associates are also said to have prospered. No report on the ‘angel’ has been made, but who cares for- the “angel’’ where two pretty women are concerned? With such prosperity innocents would ex- pect much love and happiness. That doesn’t go in comic opera companies, and instead of eace, there is said to have been strife. he management and the press agent deny the rumors, but the rumors live. Too much discrimination in distributing the flowers, applause, champagne suppers and jewels that are the reward of comic opera stars is said to have started the trouble. Then pleurisy set in. Bromide and cold cloths have been known to work wonderous cures, and it is not known that the combination has lost any of its potency. Pleurisy got in its work on Saturday night and a substitute for Miss Fox was put on, The opera house’ managere were wroth when they learned of Iittle Miss Fox's absence and refused to pay over the even- ing’s receipts on the basis of the _ con- tract calling for the appearance of the threé stars, Nothing is known to have been said about refunding to ticket holders any art of the advance price because of Miss ‘ox’s absence, but that is another thing. Monday night Miss Fox was again ill and the substitute was again brought forth. The house management refused to raise the curtain and the audience was dismissed. Early next day an injunction compelling the paying of Saturday’s receipts and the continuing of the engagement with Miss Fox's understudy was obtained. While all this was going on Miss Russell was busy, too. force a cancellation of her contract, and they announced that if Miss Fox continties ill Miss Russell will be Torced to protect her own reputation by quitting the com- bination. Her contention is that the sub- stitution of an understudy for Miss Fox no only affects the receipts, to damaging. a tour had been arranged. What its fate will be depends on Miss Fox and her pleurisy. — It is not only among the Broadway stars do ,injunctions and lawsuits thrive, but among the German houses there is trouble also. The Germania and the Irving Place vals for German patronage. 8 r + fairly startied the Germans as well er lovers o tic :¥ ct i but subjects her | ecriticiazn. The engagement at the Casino ends this week anyhow, but) f the highest cenecoin by her w ry & : ai Noy + . > 2) ie r ; sa > on - 7 o- ows ae Fy eye ot ‘ ; e . s , “4 : . St: he, 6 r3 rat 75 _ - p eat? aes Se ae Ps hes : ' pee ot ete 4 erent, : hie i ees of Vienna's stage, was making merry over at the rmania. . Geistinger was to close her en Tuesday night as Rosaline in “’Flede on. Where is the English speaking company, save possibly Daly's and the Lyceum, tha could do that? = The legs of “Baroness” Blanc made their professional debut at Hammerstein's Mon- day night. There was some more of the Baroness on exhibition, but a careless ¢”) dressmaker was in a measure responsible. But, as Miss Della Fox philosophically re- marked after losing a very important ar- ticle of clothing, “accidents will happen even in’a safety-pin factory;’ and as neither the audience or the “‘Baroness’’ was abashed, the unadvertised exhibition was voted a vaudeville hit in every sense of the word. Indeed, the “Raroness’ ” legs were clearly outshown, and continue to be nightly. This unique “‘Baroness” has been before the public in go many startling ways dur- ing the last few years that a large audience was on hand to welcome her into the realms of vaudeville.*It was the only field in which she had not exhibited herself, and as there was a long-founded belief that the Venus de Milo might have been modeled in antici- ation of one day having to compete with er in shapeliness, the baldhead row was filled early. Instead of two “dreams of beauty and grace,” two fat, stocky and woefully lifeless legs! plain legs! common legs! were thrust upon the gaze of men. They could not dance or flirt any better than their owner could sing—and she could -not sing “even a little bit.’ The desire to be naughty was there, but the mark was missed. 3 Since her appearance in one of Dumas’ plays several years ago the “Baroness as been doing the society act, and it was hoped that she had retired to a field in which she might be submerged in the mire, but she fs not of the character to be casily put under, As a vaudeville queen, she will reign for a time, and then bob up in some other unexpected place. The ‘‘Baroness’’ is not a Baroness at all, but {s, or was, married to a man named Baron Blanc. —_o-—- With this week several of the successes will close. “Under the Red Robe,”’ which has had an almost unequaled run at the Em- “pt Chauncey Olcott, E. 8. Willard and >. H. Sothern, who by the way, was joined this week by Virginia Harned [n the pro- duction of “An Enemy to the King,” say good-bye on Saturday night. Minnie Mad- dern was to have closed with ‘*Tess’’ last Saturday, but at the last moment another week was added to her engagement. When these ccmpanies have gone little besides the hodge-podge reviews will remain. Thus far they have been miserable failures. Others are to be tried. wtsiieslnaes The trouble between Eugene Cowles of the Bostonians and his wife is almost too ridicu- lous for grown persons to be guilty of, but it has been sufficient to secure a di- vorce. Mrs. Cowles is not a theatrical wo- man, is very quiet and domestic. Cowles is big, as * and has friends from ocean to ocean. e works hard at the theatre and likes to have his friends go upto his Harlem home with him for an hour or two around midnight. His wife objects, hence her suit for divorce. She wants $3,000 alimony. He eat, but alao that her strength to be, have been exhausted by the lon arduous work she had done here an mous. from the cou city, and it Calves’ concerts W The effect of some oO incongruous, for the programmes always contained one selection from an opera, sung in costume. In Boston there was the nane scene from “Hamlet,” and Mile. Calve is said to have been @ rather more startling than artistic sight as she appeared on the empty stage of a great concert hall, dressed in Ophelia’s robes, and began to sing the famous scene. Only a few minutes before the musicians h clambered down from the stage and taken their seats in the or- chestra. But the audience was large and enthusiastic, and it is expected that the tour will be successful throughout. —1— New Yorkers rarely hiss at the theater un- der any circumstances, and they are ac- customed to tolerate without protest occa- onal grievous inflictions that would pro- Amn = lene self-contained community to a violent outbreak. But a curious disposition to exercise the priveege has lately mani- fested itself, and in at least one music hall there has been hissing when it was not in e least expected. wy * English performer appearing at this hall has of late been hissed on several even- ings, and on at least one evening the audl- ence appeared to enjoy the new practice = much that it hissed nearly eve thing an everybody in the show. It was aiso another English music hall singer who moved sev- eral towns to hissing when they had never before been known to express disapproval in such a way. There have been several occa- sions this winter when the announcement of a change of programme at the Opera-house concerts have been greeted with very vigor- ous hissing, but that would not have been taken as indicating the same frame of mind that a hiss at a performer on the stage ex- presses. If New in this art as they h Yorkers continue to make progress ave been doing during the past year or two. it will not be a long time before hissing becomes as recognzed a privilege in the theaters and music halls as applause. ; —_—O-— « During this season Rudolph Aronson has written and published twelve pieces of music, and during the engagement of May Irwin and “‘Courted Into Court,” one of his pieces in stock was played by Prof. Simon- off and his Bijou orchestra every week. Mr. Aronson has been devoting much time to composition of late, and three of his leces were recently published. They are “Mar- quita,” a Spanish waltz; “Japonica Sere- nade,” and “Lady Graceful Dance.” Ad- vance copies of his compositions for the or- chestra are sent to Edouard Strauss, the famous Viennese conductor, who, it is said, plays them frequently at his concerts throughout Germany and Austria. Mr. Aronson has just completed a song entitled “Come Kiss Me,”’ the words of which are by Dave Reed, Jr. The song Is written for May Irwin, who heard the music and suggested certain lines in the negro dialect to go with it. She will feature the song next season. o—— There is a new coon song in town. It is by Charles B. Ward, author of “‘The Band Played On.” It is called “Enjoy Your- selves,"” and is being exploited by Maud Raymond at Tony Pastor's, where it has al- % . Mi Uprigs Cave ~ , says he can’t pay that much and a referee . will decide, — No particulars as to Mme. Nordica’s ap- 'pearances at the Grand Opera in Paris | have as yet come to this country, although it was announced that she was to appear there in April. Before Mme. Nordica sailed she na Elsa, Valentine and Marguerite as the roles in which she would appear, and it was announced that she was busy learning these roles in French. But noth- ing on the subject has been hheard from the direction of the Opera House and as the season there is not likely to last very much longer it is surmised that something may have happened to interfere with the en- gagement. It has been practically settled that the American prima donna will not appear with the Damrosch-Ellis Company, and her re- ‘turn to the United States in September next will be followed by another series of con- certs throughout the country. It is known that Mme. Nordica’s success last year was great only in certain cities and th tour as a whole was not entirely successful, | The experience of the hext season will probably show“that even without opera the foreign artists, as well as our own success. ful compatriots, are very likely to return to us. Besides her concert tour, Mme. Melba will appear for a certain number of per- formances with the Damrosch company; Lassalle is coming back ostensibly to jook after his cement business, but he wil] un- doubtediy sing when he gets the opportu- nity; Plancon will return to give concerts sing, probably with Damrosch; Bis- ham comes back for the same purpose: Sa- fi probably sing in the Dam. and Victor Maurel wants ; ; Her lawyers prepared to) any | America is the table | world, and hither th ‘continue to turn. I to sing in o were 80 | the cor The concert tour which Calve !s making through New England seems to be more of @ suc than some persons had expected and rprising manager Who engag her “a salary of S10N OF, $3) for * serie of concerts Will ProDamly sUrpr thea critics b ing @ * oupiery fe f ready scored a large hit. band, and, her better nature Miss Raymond is a young woman of much abandon upon the Stage and is apparently winning her way into the place in east side affections for- merly held, so far as the variety audiences were concerned, by Maggie Cline. In the new Ward song she is assisted by a negro who has his banjo and a wide grin in the gallery and who begins at the second verse a process of “joining in’’ the chorus. The tune of ‘‘Pnjoy Yourselves” is of the popular “hit and get away” sort, with a good swing for the banjo accompaniment, s--O-C-:— Clara Morris made her debut on the vau- deville stage at Gilmore’s Auditorium in Philadelphia. She appeared jin Kenneth Lee's one-act play “Blind Justice,” specially writ- ten for her. The scene is laid in France where, as the a wife of a procurer of the Republic, the fate of her first husband whom she thought dead, rests in her hands Her first impulse is to let him die, but oy a strange coincidence she discovers he is closely related to the man she calls hus. prevailing, she ’ pleads for his Mfe. —— T. Henry French, manager of the Amer- ican Theatre, was confronted with suits ag- gregating $355,000 this week. Isabella Eves- son, an actress whose husband, Alonzo W. Cooper, died Some months ago, had been foved by French. It cost him 320,000. Judg- ment for $10,000 of this amount was sabarel Al Hayman and Charles Frohman secured a judgment for $10,231 against Mr. French +d nig "hie ee b ~ losses on the produc- on of “His Excellency,” at Theatre in 1895. . a When Mr. French and Elliott Zhorowek! built the American Theater at a cost of $1,000,000 they ralsed $300,000 on bonds « by a mortgage on the property. & foreclose this mortgage was filed’ an owski sued for rent that | owed for his part in the theater.French’'s father took judgment for $3,000. There will be a new Manager at the American next season. Miss Ellen Rowland of St. Louls will make her debut at the cnet use at an invitation performance next u afternoon. She will appear as Portia in a revival of “The Merchant of Venice.” n for Irving’s production of the same «i order, ring the performance the orchestra wil! pla, we music composed by Sir Arthur ireat ¢hi are expected of Miss and, as she has displayed ability of a E. H. Sothern fa rehearsing @ new play drama of Anthony Hepe's the Souls of More Than Her Audience, The following from the New York 8un will be read with amusement by those who have witnessed the long drawn out dying agonies of the fair Olga Nethersole in “Ca. mille, When she died in St. Louis it goed her till about 12:30 to finally give up the ghoat: It was close upon midnight in Harlem. Around the broad, brilliantly lighted en- trance of an imposing building were srouped ea dozen white-faced men, with their watches in their hands, Inside a wo- man lay dying. They were Waiting anxious- ly, eagerly, almost frengiediy for her last — a many nights the woman had een shuffling off this mortal that hour, yet never before ha rth trembling i s the pad jhe ve t ne last night, and the issue to. them. ath was fraught with import or the Raines law closing comes at mid- night sharp on Saturday, and unteas the woman died before then Many a thirst would oe unassuaged and many a coin sp nd unday in a pocket instead of a till, They were the saloon-keepers of the vicinity. The place where they stood was the lobby of the Harlem © era-House. The dying woman was Camille as interpreted ys on, Netheveslp and a crowded audi- ee oe ping for air and pining away tebber hte whispered one of . ,pop-eyes wrinkled up with a hensfon. ' if it her voice that hear?” es-8s-s!’ hissed a short, powerfully bullt aa ae ae — ad was cast Gon the vitlain's e me rama. “Cur-r-r- Tis she! She still lives.” sia res Has she no heart?” cried a third. "Did we net ae > eon — , apd her to :W, 80 that all m t drink show? And here it is u:47" oo Fools that we are to beseech!’ claimed the villain. ened. Then the men in the ex- “We should have threat- if she heeded not our warnings at A ary ave nen her.” # st!’ ga the pop-eyed man a a oe aes door opens.,”’ — man, disheveled, wild-eyed and whl! faced, burst out of the Geer, —_ Oe 2 news, ony messenger?’ cried ozen oO breath, the waiting ones in a “Evil news,” gasped the newcomer. “She is but on her fifteenth gulp and her twenty- ninth strangle. Would it were apoplexy in- stead of consumption.” growink thn woe a gun and I had it,” 7 @ Villain, “* P Sovtsh asn’t she begun to “She still has her voice with her,” replied the messenger, “‘and she’s earning her pay with it. List! Even now you can hear her.” He sprang to the door and held it ajar. Out from the blackness came a long and powerful fit of coughing. Then floated out the soft yet penetrating cry of the dying woman to her lover: “Oh, Sheol “On, eol!’’ howled the oup witho “She still lives.’ a en The messenger, with a groan, let the door close. A tall, red-nosed man snatched out his watch. “It lacks but ten minutes of the time.” he said in the hushed but steady voice of one devoted to a desperate enterprise, “I will give her five minutes more. If she is not dead by that time——’ He paused. “What?” whispered the others, crowding around him. “I will carry out my plan, though I my- self fall a victim.”’ “Rash man, what would you do?” de- manded the pop-eyed one. “Hush! This is my plan. If at five min- utes to 12 she has not died finally and defi- nitely I will rush in, announce myself as the Coroner, declare her dead, issue a burial certificate, ring down the curtain and dis- miss the audience.’’ ‘Too late! Too late!” shrieked the vil- lain. “Idiot! Dutch nincompoop! Driveling It! Why did you not think of it earlier?’’ ‘Was is los mit id?’’ cried the tall man, dropping into his native language in the ex- citement of the crisis. “Even now there would not be time,” re- torted the other. “In the turmoil it would be a full fifteen minutes before the audi- ence remembered their thirts. Then where would we come in?” “What answer sent Camille to our plea?” asked the pop-eyed man. ‘“‘Vouchsafed she no reply to it?’’ ‘Reply enough,” growled the villain; “but naught of good in it for us. Thus she said: ‘Art is long, but life is brief. Lay in sand- wiches and go in the hotel business.’ ’’ “Eleven fifty-three,”’ announced a solemn voice. Three of the men rushed desperately to the box office. The man inside, haughty in me possession of riches, stared pitilessly at them. “She lives; she still lives!’ they gasped. “Tf pity stirs in your soul, go back and ring down the curtain.” “Nit,”’ tersely responded the moneyed man of the box office. “Take $10 and close at 11:55,” besought the ers. veppeses the plutocrat. enty?’ ‘Nope.’ “Fifty! Seventy-five] One hundred! A hundred dollars.”’ “Nit, not, no!’ retorted the plutocrat, Again the door opened. “Armand! Oh, Armand!” came the pite- ous voice from the stage, followed by a dreadful fit of coughing. she busts a blood vessel!’ shrieked “She's good for ten rounds yet if she don’t.” “Nay, nay; I think she grows weaker,” cried the messenger, He darted in. “T'll report progress,”’ he called as the door shut after him. “Five minutes more,” said the tall man. “What's that rustling inside?’ “That's a draught rattling the parched tongues of the multitude, against the arid roofs of their kiln-dried mouths,” anewered the villain, gloomily. “The audience’'ll croak before she does.” “Eleven fifty-six,’ said the tall standing watch in hand. Dead silence reigned in the lobby. There was the tinkle of a telephone bell, and the man, . Man damfi don’ eetade. t think “Midnight,” sata dull crackle ofa a “Folled again!’ they gank simul enty minutes later Camille had finished m enthusiastic but dry streamed out from seated upon the tures of dejection stricken wretches. ersole as she step this is what drin Fortunately the wrete gone to hear her. If they oubtedly have killed 'em dead, Sol Smith Russell has gone to his home tg Minneapolis. Chauncey Olcott’s tour, which ; Aug. 1 In n Francisco, an tae Klaw &_ El er ha secured rights to “The Ctreus Girl” for next wa “Nancy Hanke” will on next season at the New York Bilow Wiens in August. _ Kenneth Lee has been ——— Clara Morris to write the play pearance in vaudeville, o Thomas W. Miner probably Horace McVicker as = — the Fifth Avenue Theatre ew “The Heart of Maryland” made a deal of money for David The tour begins Aug. 16 in San Lewis Morrison has signed a calling for the production a by eod . es Louls F. Nethersole will have with him in the London uc “Cherry Pic 5 Robert was formerly ip Booth here and Bella Pateman, was for years. Pateman made drama, “Hands Across the puted to be yery wealthy, The company en Pleasure,” to Pp langer at the ew York for a Richa sumptuous unusually leaux, first act is at West Point remainder of the play Cumberland mountains of action of the last three within twenty-four hours, There is no battle scene in the play and the war poss story. roduce is only used as a background for the er Pitou has contracted to the piece next season before Dec, WISTFUL DAYS OF SPRING, From the New York Sun, at is there wanting in the spring? ; green on wing, sons bal lue and Yet something’s wanting in the spring. What ts it yaatieg in O, April, lover us What is , t in thy thrall s yt - tinn the speech sf love 8 ameless lack or of spring? th dally with the *s . And all her graces ng rom ; oo “ "i - ; —— = d . RCN RAS SS f Wp Coulisse Chat. at ~ *. M4 $ > ed 3 ; Ss
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. He Peper sea ee a faye ‘ wake "= ' bitin ig in atlas ial ge ee ee Fee te tis: Bani Nea poe, eet ‘ th: Fs ae Soets fa a eR ie aS kee Ay ib. Pig dee eee ¢. 2 [SOR Se Oe ew OSE ea, Faas 3 ee Le & sy ae : ‘ I * . . ed _ Sundry Borving— St. Louis Pout Bispateh—Bay 16, 18597. ee POR EUROPE, ST. LOUIS SOCIETY FOLES WHO WILL MAKE THE GRAND TOUR THIS SUMMER. St. Louis will be well represented abroad this summer, more so than usual, judging - from the number of society people who have already announced their European tours. The Queen's jubilee celebration will attract ® great many, and continental capitals, the Alpe, the watering places and the fashion- able resorts in the line of forej travel will all have their delegations from, this city. Many will go outside of the beaten road, and will take in the grand scenery of Norway, explore the Nile, visit the far East, while some will make a tour of the world. Following is a list of those who are going and those who have already sailed: Mr. Eugene Cyendet has gone abroad and is now in Paris. Mr. John Ellison goes abroad on May. 28, to remain six months. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schlosstein will spend the summer in travel abroad. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Leftwich have gone abroad, to be absent several months. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griesedieck will spend the summer in travel in Europe. Mrs, R. Linberg, accompanied by her father, has gone to Europe for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Stockstrum and children left a fortnight since to spend the summer abroad. Mr. William J. Lemp and family will make thelr usual trip to the fatherland this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Will Orthwetn, formerly Miss Espenhain, left recently to spend the Summer abroad. Mr. and Mrs. FE. C. Krausnick, who have been in Europe some time, are now travel- ing in Germany. . Miss Tollie Imdeking accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Busch and family on their trip to Europe. Mrs. Charles H. Jones will go with a party @ friends from Washington to Carls- ad for the summer. Mr. Stieffel left about two weeks ago for Europe, and will spend several months Visiting the various cities. Mrs. Albert Drey and Miss Blance Drey expect to go to London in June, and from there to Paris and Berlin. Mr. A. L. Mermod has gone abroad to make hig usual summer trip and will be absent about two months, Miss Grace Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Thompson, is traveling with Mrs. Filley in Europe. Mrs. M. A. Souther will sail for Paris ey J 2% by the steamer St. Paul and will re- main abroad several months, Mrs. Chouteau Maffitt and son are now In Paris, and will goto Englandin June. They will spend the summer abroad. Mrs. Parcels will go to Europe this sum- mer, her chief object being the continuation of her musical studies in Dresden. Messrs, Edgar Matthewson and Warren McDonald, the latter of Detrolt, will spend the summer in Stockholm, Sweden. Mrs. Reilly and her little son, John Gay ee will accompany her parents, Mr. and Mre. Philip Crow, to Europe. Mr. George FE. Claflin leaves in June for . Europe to study medicine at Hejdelberg. He will remain two years abroad, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Salveter will leave shortly for Europe to spend four months in travel, visiting the principal cities, Dr. Holland will go to Europe to spend the summer for the benefit of the ocean voyage, and to recuperate his health. Mr, J, R. Brennan, with his two children, will go to Europe to spend the summer. They sail from New York en June 1é. Mrs. Adolf Pfeffer, accompanied by her aughter, Miss Rose Pfeiffer, sailed April for Antwerp, to be gone all summer, Mr. Jordan W. Lambert, Jr., left with his bride last week to spend several months in Wurope. They went direct to Paris. Miss Genevieve Green accompanied Mr. end Mrs, Perry Bartholow on their return to Mayence, Germany. They sailed in April. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Tinker have engaged assage for Europe early in June and will © present at the Queen’s jubilee in London. Mies Susan Magoffin has been epending the past two years abroad and expects to return this fall with Mr. Mermod and party. Mrs. Wolff and Mrs, Pfeiffer, well known in south side German circles, sailed last week for Europe to be absent all eummer. Mr, James Hopkins and his daughter, Miss Mildred Hopkins, are already in surepe, and will prolong their trip till next all, Mra. Lucy Cable Castleman, accompanied by Miss Margot Postelwaite, will probably g€o to Europe this summer for an indefinite slay. Miss Harriet Baldwin, Mrs, Joshua Rankin of Chicago, and Miss Etta Wright of this city sail on June 16 for foreign shores, to Study art. Mr. Smith Stewart will enjoy a journey through Egypt and Purope this summer. leaves late this month and returns in September. Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Ehlerman and their daughter, Miss Marguerite Ehlerman, will @pend the summer abroad. They go direct to Antwerp. Mr. Henry T. Simon will make his usual trip to Europe, accompanied by his daugh- er, Miss Lucy Simon. They will be gone our months. Misg Aline Phelps, with two friends from Boston, will go in July to Paris to study art at the Julien Academy. Their siay will be indefinite. Mrs. Hildreth, accompanied by her daugh- ter, Miss Mabel Hildreth, will go abroad this summer. They will sail from Balti- more in June, Mr. and Mrs. McLure, the lady formerly Miss Birdie Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Fisher, salled- last week for foreign lands. Mrs. L. M. Rumsey will go abroad with her young daughter for the benefit of her health. They expect to be absent about three months. Messrs, Albert Blanke and Harry Pru- frock will leave early next month for Hurope, and expect to be in London for the Queen's jubilee, Miss Anna Spencer sails with a party of "tor" ladies, on the City of Rome, on June , for Europe, and she will spend the entire summer abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mills and family have gone to England to visit the'r relatives and will spend a couple of months in travel on the continent. Mr. and Mrs, John F. Donovan of t} Z Gell Hotel and children sailed May 12 to ne one all summer visiting various points of nterest In Europe. Miss Rose Ford will go to Europe some time this summer to continue her study of the violin. She will probably study at the Paris Conservatoire, - Misa Irene Medley will also summer abroad and will visit England, Scotiang, France, hong and Germany before her re- turn in the late autumn, The Messre; NoelkKer, sons of the wealthy brewer who resides on Lindel) boulevard. will make a etimmer tour of Europe ac- companied by their tutor. Mr. and Mra. E. C. Simmons expected to ave gone to Europe this eummer and will do so if Mr. Simmons ie strong enough after his late attack of iliness, Miss Francis is cha peroning ies Neliie Griswold and Miss Caroline Newman tn a tour of Europe. They are now tin Italy and will spend four months abroad. Mr. and Mrs, Worthing Boyd of Chicago, with their sister, Miss Graham of 8t. Louis, have gone to England to visit relatives, and also to altend the Queen's jubilee. Mrs. Mo©jure, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Fisher, has gone abroad to re- main until next October. re. MeClure will join @ party of tourtsts in Edinburgh. Miss Ida Griffith leaves in June with a pessy ~e - 5 for jan extended tour. of aces nterest in foreign countrics, e Will be chaperoned by Mrs. Johnston. ita paler, with Mrs. Voelker and | ler left yesterday for 3 be" gone gone six time before saii- months. .. ‘ana Holland before returning to this coun- Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Woodworth and their gered Misses Grace and Maude Wood- worth, are traveling ab hey are now in Paris and will go to England in June. Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Crow have taken passage in the ‘steamer Lucania which sails for purene June 6 They will be ac- companied by their daughter, Mrs. Reilly. Mrs. J. W. Buel and ty ood daughter, Miss Marie Buel, sailed May 8 by the Kaiser Wil- helm II. for Naples, and will summer in Switzerland. Mr. Buel is already in Burope. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Harrison have al- ready gone to Burope, chie for the ees, voyage. They will visit ngland an France, and will return home about June 16. Mrs. D. P. Gerard, with her niece, Miss Engelsing, and two other young ladies, will summer in Italy and then go to Scotland rod several weeks before returning to Amer- ca. Mrs. Finney Howe accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Ed Switzer, have been Parie for some time, Mr. Switzer will join them in June and they will spend the summer in travel. Mre. Charles Fillley and her daughter Miss Mabel Filley, after spending several months in the south of France and Italy, are now in Paris, and will go to England in June. Mr. Jack Byrne and his bride-to-be, pretty Miss Ella Hodgen, will after thelr marriage, June 2, sail immediately for Europe to spend an indefinite time in travel in foreign lands. Dr. B. H. Gregory, with his daughter, Miss Alexis Gregory, will go abroad some time in June, to visit Dr. E. H. Jr., in Berlin. They will remain months. Mrs. Durning and her daughter will leAvo the latter part of May for Europe. Mrs. Joseph M. Hayes has been in Philadelphia ‘or a week or two to bid her eister bon voyage. Dr. B, P. Fullerton, the pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, will gail on May 28 for Europe, whence he will visit the Holy Land. @ will return in the autumn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gehner and thelr daughters, Misses Lillie, Adell and Cora Gehner have taken passage on the steamer a which sails for Hamburg May 29. Mrs, Alfred Graham sailed recently by the steamship Frederick the Great for Southampton. She will spend the summer in England with her sister, Mrs. M. E. Wattox. Dr. and Mrs. Paul Holme Morrison sailed from New York by the eteamer mes for Italy, via Gibraltar, and will spend several months on the continent and visiting the British Isles. : Mr. and Mrs. Tony Faust and their daugh- ter, Mrs. Giovani, will go abroad May 27 and yisit Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Busch at their German villa. They will be absent until October, Mr. Conde Nast, with a college friend from Rochester, N. ¥., will sail for Europe some time early next month. He will join his mother in Paris, and then go to Ger- many for the summer. Mrs. John Scullin, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Lenore Scullin, will leave in June to visit Mra. Scullin’s daughter, Mad- ame de Ghest, in Paris. From there they will all go to Carlsbad. Mrs. Montgomery, with her two daugh- ters, Misses Edna and Elaine, have gone to Europe to remain three years. The young ladies will complete their education at a convent near Paris, France. Mrs. M. A. Lowther will sail on May 2%, steamer St. Paul, for Liverpool, whence she will go to London and vicinity to visit relatives. Later in the summer she will take a trip to Paris dnd Rome. Dr. J. C. Mulhall expects to leave early in June for New York, where he will gail for Europe. Dr, Mulhall has not been at all well of late, and he feels that he needs a long rest and a complete change. Miss Allie Nealy will go to New York ina few days to visit before sailing for Europe with a party of friends. She will be absent about three months, during which time she will make Paris her headquarters, Miss Mae Hawkins of Sedalia and Miss Hamilton of lowa, who have both visited in St. Louls a nttmber of times, will sail on June 6, wn steamer City of Rome, for Eu- rope with Mrs. M. T. Johnston's party. Mrs, Philip Cantwell Russell, with her daughter, Miss Eloise Cantwell, formerly of Minneapolis, but now of St. Louis, will sail in July for Paris, where Miss.Cantwell will study music, They will not return until the winter. Mrs. George Wilde wlll epend the sum- mer abroad, She will be accompanied by Mrs, Kate Manion and little Gladys Mce- Cullough, who left last week to join Mrs, Wilde in New York. They will be gone all gummer, Miss Juliette Schroeder, who went to Europe last fall to study voice culture, {s doing some magnificent work under Marchesi, who says that in three or four years she will be second to none as a grand opera singer. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Kehlor will go to England in June to be present at the Queen's jubilee and visit his brother's family. From there they will go to Norway to visit their daughter, Mme. Hans von Hvistendahl. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory several Auguste Manewal of Wash- ington boulevard have gone to Europe to remain about three months, While abroad they will visit relatives in Germany, and qin a party of tourists traveling through ‘rance and Spain. Mr. Charles Galloway, who has been studying under Gu'‘lmant, the famous or- ganist, will not return to America this sum- mer as he intended, but will reenain abroad another year. His success as a virtuoso in Paris has been phenomenal. Mrs, Theodore Hunt fs meditating a trip to France and Switzerland during the mid- summer months. Mrs. Hunt has but re- cently returned from a delightful etay in New York and Old Point and is looking greatly improved from the visit. Mrs. M. I. Johnston, with a party of seven young ladies, will sail from New York on the City of Rome, on June 6, for Europe, to be absent over three months. They will visit places of interest in England, France, Scotland, Italy, Switzerland and Germany. Mr. David Harris, who has been In New York for some time, was joined last week by his daughter, Miss Sheba Harris, and his little grand-daughter, Priscilla Harris, and they all sailed Thursday, May 13, by the steamer Columbia for Europe, where they will spend the summer in travel. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Linley will leave some time about the latter part of May for Europe. They will spend some time in Eng- land visiting thelr relatives and will be a London tor the Queen’s jubilee. Mr. and rs, England, Mr. Linley’s native land. Messrs. Guy and Tom Warren, who sailed about six weeks o for Sag Franc'sco, are making a tour ardgund the world. They were in China when last heard from. = Mrs. Thomas Warren expected to have made the trip with them, but at the last moment de- cided she could not leave her baby and traveling with it would be no pleasure. Mrs. M. Eisenstadt, with her prand- daughter, Miss Selma Altheimer, will eo abroad this summer, accompanied by Mr. Ren Altheimer, Miss Altheimer wi)! grad- uate at Mary Institute In June, and they have taken passage on the’ steamer Augusta Victoria for Hamburg, sailing June 17. They-expect to spend eighteen months In travel, Mr. and Mrs. Adolphug Busch sailed a fortnight since for Etrope, They wil] spend the sumener as usual at their villa on the Rhine. They have with them their youngest daughter, and will be joined there by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Faust, who have been making a bridal journey through the Orient. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Von Gontard of Westphalia will also make them a visit during the summer. Mrs. George 8. McGrew and her daugh- the past eighteen months abroad, are now in Par‘'s, and will go fromm there to England to spend the month of June. in London for the Queen's jubilee. After that they will return to_Paris for a few weeks’ shopping, then m@ke a tour of the British isles before returning to St. Louis in the fall. . Smith Succeeds Dalton. Col. Richard M. Dalton as Collecto the Port of 8, Louls. retired Bs ot el fn favor of Charlies H. Bmith, the Heutenant of Mr. Kerens. Maj. C. B. Pearce has been named to succeed Cashier John T. Weller, and although his appointment has not been confirmed by Secretary Gage, the Major has entered upon his new duties. |and $2 per week. Linley make annual pilgrimages to | 'of this paper for particulars © | Financial Co., ter, Miss Myrtle McGrew, who have spent | They will be | YESTERDAY WAS AUCTION DAY. EEVERAL IMPORTANT SALES OF REAL ESTATE. ONE WAS OVER $200,000. A Number of Other Sales Are Being Arranged for the Next Two Weeks ~General Realty News. The auction sale fever broke out in a virulent form in St. Louis Saturday. There were auction sales all over town, and the results were, with a few exceptions, entire- ly satisfactory to both sellers and buyers. The only exception, perhaps, to this was the sale at the Real Estate Exchange, where a large amount of property was of- fered for sale by Green & Lamotte and Fisher & Co. in a joint sale. There was a heavy attendance’ at this sale and the outlook was of the rosiest hue, but the bids were slow; and, after several pieces were disposed of, the sale was adjourned, with the remainder of the property withdrawn to prevent sacrifice. At the other sales the number of buyers was large, and at several, notably the twoSpecial Commissioners’ sales at the Court-house, the bidding was lively enough to miake as old and hardened an auctioneer as Henry L. Sutton smile with pleasure, The sales are reported in detail Ow. Special Commissioners’ Sales. At the east front door of the Court House, Theodore Hemmelmann, of Aiple & Hem- melmann, as Special Commissioner, sold the corner of Chestnut and Sixteenth street, fronting 130 feet on Chestnut by a a of seventy-two feet, nine inches on ix- teenth, the property being on the southwest corner.. The corner was first divided into three lots fronting on Chestnut street and sold piece-meal. Attorney G. A. Buder was the purchaser for $26,000 for the three lots. The property was then put up as a whole ahd sold after. some lively bidding to Louis Bohle for $26,800, or $206 per front foot on Chestnut street, The sale is subject to the confirmation of the Circuit Court. Immediately after the above sale Joseph Wachtel and Leon L. Hull as Special Com- enissioners, sold an assorted lot of business, residence and unimproved property, as fol- lows: Franklin avenue and Twentieth street, northeast corner, 1935. 193544, 937, 193742 Franklin avenue; two _ three-story stone front buildings, lot 38 feet 6% inches by 79 feet 9 inches, sold for $13,820 to J. H. Ger- art. : Nos. 906 and 908 North Twentieth street; two six-room brick dwellings, lot 36 feet 3 inches by 73 feet, sold to J. H. Gerhart for 900, Nos. 3043, 3045, 3047 and 30449 Thomas street; four two-story brick houses, 6 rooms each, with modern fixtures; lot 80x118.3, sold to Leo Bloch of Bloch & Hecht, for $6,740. 3051 and 8053 Thomas street, two _ stone- front houses, nine rooms each, lot 60x118.3. First bought by Mr. McManus for $2,920; the other by John Low for $2,775. 8651 Finney avenue, a ten-room residence, lot 37.6x146; bought by Gust. Biston, the grocer, for $5,470. Florrisant avenue, east side, two lots, south of Ferry street, 25x103 feet. Frank W. Giese got one lot at $18 a foot, and H. Barkhvoeffer the other at $12 a foot. Twenty-first street, west side, south of Ferry, three lots of 25 feet each, sold to Rev. Ernest Cook, after some spirited bid- ding, for $12.50 a foot. The sale was cried by Henry L, Sutton, auctioneer. Realty Exchange Auction. At the auction sale on the floor of the Real Estate Exchange there was a large attend- ance, but some of the crowd showed no dis- position to bid. The sale was under the auspices of Green & Lamotte and Fisher & Co., with Alexander A. Selkirk ds auc- tioneer. Four pieces were sold, and the re- mainder of the property withdrawn to be disposed of at private sale. The sales fol- low: Washington avenue, 107 feet front on the north side, by a depth of 226 feet to Lucas avenue with the same front on that street, between Ninth and Tenth streets. This is the only vacant property on Washington avenue east of Twelfth street. It was pur- chased by August Gehner for $1,900 per front foot or $208,300. No. 740 South Fourth street, lot 256x100 with old improvements, sold to John P. Hermann for $2,300. The upset price was 2,000. ’ A lot 732x135 feet on Pennsylvania avenue, between Fafayette and Geyer avenues, Was put up at an upset price of $40 a foot. It was suld after some lively bidding to Ernest Geyer for $30.25 a foot. A fifty-foot lot on the east side of Spring avenue, between Fairview and McDonald avenues, was sold to Phil, H. Lenz for $5.50 a foot. Big Chouteau “Place Sale. Everybody should take advantage of the splendid opportunity to secure choice build- ing lots where all improvements are com- plete and the very perfection of workman- ship. Every street in Chouteau Place is a solid telford street: every walk, curb, gut- ter, and even the street crossings are of the finest granitoid, not the cement etuff often called granitoid, but the real stuff, a composition of fine granite chips, with plenty of Portland cement, making a solid mass as strong and durable as great gran- ite blocks. Such is the granitoid laid in Chouteau Place, at a cost of $69,500, which is the largest job of this kind ever done in St. Louis. . Chouteau Place has city sewers, city water, gas and electric lights throughout; and the electric railway facilities cannot be @urpassed. The Lindell and Seventh and Cass avenue lines run through the center of Chouteau Place to any part of the city, for one five-cent fare. ues All lots are sold subject to restrictions, nothing but two-story houses of brick or stone being permitted. There is a uniform building Hine on all streets, and rigid re- atrictions against nuisances. At this sale lots with all these advantages and improvements will ” sold rg yO 2% per. he easy terms of $20 cas $25 per foot on the SS a. terms ever made on first-class St. real estate. Chouteau Place is only two blocks west of Grand avenue, where values are a cer- taintv. See advertisement on ee page : sAaic., Nicholls-Ritter Realty and want it strictly understood that this is not an auction sale; there is a very low price made, and one price only. There ie no doubt about Chouteau Plave values on account of the splendid improve- ments and locality. Henry Hiemenz, Jr. Henry Hiemenz, Jr., made the following sales: * In Roe place, a lot on th he Gever avenue, between Compton and Lou r jana avenues, lot 36x12, was sold to G. 1. Werth for $1,575. The Ole will im- rove with a modern awe x. P'el0 Hickory etreet, a two-story ane _— enard W-room brick dwelling, som Ty ot 100. owned by Mrs. Henrietta Koet er, = sola to Michael and Margaret Tierney soe $5.200, The property rents for $64 pe : cae i. Flora avenue, southwest owned by Albert re > Ee : oO s , . ‘ —— acetate to Rufus J. —— - for $6.093.75. Messrs. Lingenfelder - okern represented the owner in this sa é. ne Destrehan street, southwest corner Biair avenue three 9.story brick buildings, with store on corner, lot 50x93. owned by tvs. Chrietiane Laumeler, was sold to Mary Henske for $6,000. Juniata street, easiest Louls The agents, e north side of side, between Oak ent avenues, a l-story 3-room erhate one illen house, with lot 30x14, owned by William Ludhoelter, was gold to’ Mrs. LA Graul for $1,600. a Dodier street, a l-story 4-room brick dwelling house, with lot 255x108, owned by Thomas Ferris, was eold to James and Jane Kenyon for $1,400. | Love & Sons. This firm reports the following sales for lagt week: “or an atreet, south side, between Sarah and Whittier streets, a lot 52x10 feet sold for $100 per foot or $5,200, from L. M. Rum- rank Gear, who will build a $10,000 me south $2,600, from umsey to Ellen Nicol- son, who at wi a eon b on the isher & Co. represented the seller in the above transactions. Also, on Washington avenue, north side, between Whittier and Pendleton avenu a lot feet was e6old for $180 per foot or 4,10, cash, from Mary Nicolson to Adolph Basset; who purchased for a home site, having plans for a $7,000 home. Also, and 3802 North Twenty-third street, four flats of three rooms each, rent- ing for $32 per month, were sold for $2,500, from Future Great Building Association to J. Sag is yiteguos oy ve ons made loans egating $16,500 on Washington boulevard’ propests: Taylor-Pritchard Realty Co. The Taylor-Pritchard Realty Co. reports the following sales: Houses 4952, 4982, 4orr and 4981 Mag- nolla avenue, a 4974 Odell street, from Louls Grantzon to Joseph Imhoff for $24,000. These are nice seven-room brick houses, ne atrosta and ——— are made. wo six-room houses on d street, Louisville, Ky., for %4,000; two Berne houses on Chariton street, Louisville, Ky., for $4,000; a fourteen-acre farm on ards: town pike, Louieville, $2,000; an &3-acre farm in Clark County, Ind., for $3,000: acres in Indiana, near Louisville, for $600; all from Joseph Imhoff to Louis Grantzon. House 6125 Bertha avenue, nice seven- room frame, lot 35x127% feet; from H. ‘ McCord to T. J. Caummisar of Louisville, Ky., for $3,000. 120-acre farm, located near Wyandotte Cave, Ind., from T, J. Caummisar to H. H. McCord, $3,000. Also three other deals closed by contract ane Seems and abstracts in course of prep- aration, Spanish Lake Sales. Suburban property Is always a subject of speculation as to desirability. There is no necessity for speculation over the merits of the Spanish Lake property; it has an established desirability that cannot be ex- ceeded by any ghee | in the vicinity of St. Louls: It ts located on the Burlington Route just north of St. Louis, adjacent to the beautiful sheet of water known as Spanish Lake, that is full of fine game fish and about which the natural scenery is exceedingly beautiful. The property is not to be classed with the common run of suburban home sites, from the fact that the Spanish Lake Co. has expended $45,000 in beautifying it. The Burlington Route will make every effort to keep the property desirable by furnishing ample train accom- modations. « There will be three sales of the prop- erty, beginning Saturday, May 22. and thereafter on Tuesday, May 25, and Thurs. day, May 27, The property is but twenty- five minutes’ ride from Washington avenue and Main street. The advertisement of the agents, Sam T. Rathell Real Estate Co. and Mathews Real Estate Co., on another page will give fuller details, Aiple & Hemmelmanpn. asple & Hemmelmann made the following sales: 3144 Shenandoah street, a two-story, seven- room brick dwelling with all conveniences, lot 25x125. owned by Jacob Strauss, was sold to Mrs. Theresia McGunnigle, for $4,500. 3882 Windsor place and 8883 Bell avenue, a two-story, six-room brick dwelling and one-story, three-room frame dwelling, with lot 30x147. owned by Catherine Stewart, was sold to Geo. Mitch, for $4,400. 4235 Oregon avenue, a two-story; eight- room Queen Anne brick dwelling, with lot 52x126, owned by Wm. Alt, sold to Henry F. Evers, for $3,175. 5410 Reber place, a new one-story, four- room brick dwelling with lot "25x12. owned by Fred G. Uthoff. Jr., sold to Hannah Thornburgh, for $1,875. Tower Grove place, north side, between Alfred and Maury avenue, lot 60x10, owned by Peter Schmitz, sold to D. Ind, Neudorf, for $1,250, Nicholls-Ritter R. & F. Co. The Nicholls-Ritter Realty and Financial Co, have been unusually busy during the past week, making loans and preparing for their spring sales at Chouteau place, which is not an auction sale, but a special gale, at which the prices are established. They have made loans during the week to the extent of $92,000, partly on improved and partly on unimproved roperty, includ- ing a number of bullding loans, They have also clomea@ the sale of house No, 4929 Maffit averite, {fh Chouteau Place, lot_ 25x142.6, property of John R. Lanigan, to Melvin A. Thomas for $3,700. Mr. Thomas purchased for a home, ‘hey have also some sales which they cannot report at the present time, and are much encouraged over the outlook for the summer trade, . Increase in Renting. The Anderson-Wade Co. report a heavy demand from tenants for houses in the West End ,and a satisfactory inquiry for houses and flats in other sections of the city. The Anderson-Wade Co. devotes par- ticular attention to renting houses, and owing tc the heavy cliientage enjoyed by them are enabled to secure tenants for de- sirable houses with, as a rule, but small delay. They take entire charge of property for owners and when requested so to do at- tending to repairs, taxes, etc. M. R. Collins, Jr., & Co. also report a handsome increase in their renting depart- ment. During the past two weeks they have been kept busy by prospective tenants in search of houses and have succeeded in closing leases on a nufber of houses. This firm devotes snecial attention to handling rental property under a guarantee to own- ers of entire satisfaction. Rutledge & Kilpatrick. Rutledge & Kilpatrick Realty Co. have closed a five vears’ lease on the five-story building No. 309 Washington avenue from yov, E. O. Stanard to a local wholesale millinery company, which will occupy it as a retail store. This adjoins the Samuel C. Davis & Co. building recently leased through this agency to the Grand-Leader. and which Is now undergoing extensive alterationg pre- paratory to opening it soon ag a great modern retail dry gooda store. Rutledge & Kilpatrick Realty Co. also report the sale of the handsome new res- idence No. 5446 Maple avenue, from F, J. Comstock to H, G. Hagey for $11,000. Mr. Hagey will occupy it as his home. This firm made a number of loans aggre- gating something over $75,000. Mount Gamble Sale. That portion of Mount Gamble where | Henrv Hiemenz, Jr., will hold his auction snie Saturday, May 22, embraces the two blocks that extend from Julian avenue to Page boulevard and thence to Minerva av- enue, The thirty-eight lots Ile on both sides of Blackstone avenue and on both sides of Temple place, which permits of quite a choice o osition and front ex- posure, The neighborhood being already partivy built up, establishes the character of the locality as being a high grade of moderate cost homes. The lots will be sold, and for an investment or a home offer good value for the money. The Page avenue (Lindell) cars run near there, Dundee Place Auction. There will be a sale Saturday, May 19, of 2%) feet of nice property In Dundee place. This property fronts on Park, BRiine, Fol- som and MeRee avenues, and part of it ad- joins the new Liggett & Myers tobacco fac- tory, where 3,500 people will begin work about July. The Huttig Sash and Door Co.., and the Koken Iron Works, employing 1,000 hands, are near by. This industrial army must find homes, and investors who will buy and build for them will reap hand- some returns, Loring Subdivision Sale. The James M. Loring subdivision of part of city block 2886 is to offered at auction Wednesday, May 19, The sale will be pos!- tive, without Hmit or reserve, and will be held on the premises at 3 p. m. The property Hes between Pennsylvania and Minnesota avenues and ver and Cald- well streets, Hill & Hammell are the agents for the property, which ts in every way de- sirable and should meet with ready sale. Desirable Property. The Rutledge & Kilpatrick Realty Co. are advertising a very attractive list of property at prices which ought to make it sell. Important amous them is a Wash- ington avenue corner, which they advertise for sale or for lease for & period of ninety- nine years. They also ve some desirable pieces in Cabanne and Rose Hill, which they are offering at @ great bargain. * Meramec Heights. Dr. Gehring a been yA, E his I THE TALK OF THE TOW Losse’s Great $3.50 Pants Sale. UR large establishment has been crowded all week with eager buyers, taking advantage of the extraordinary values we We still have over 5,000 sample pants lengths and the selection is as have offered. choice as ever, 4 stock. E USE these lengths as samples in our business, and at the close of the sea- son they must be disposed of, as they contain only sufficient goods to make one pair of pants and cannot be used in ~ Regular Values, $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00, $9.00 and $10.00. Each pair guaranteed as to fit and quality by the W. LOSSE PROGRESSIVE TAILORING C0, The Largest Exclusive Tailoring Establishment in the World. | = price. Dr. Gehring has erranged free ex- cursions to the property, leaving the Union Station daily at 9 a. m. and 1 p. m., and rospective buyers are invited to take a ook at the proper. The advertisement elsewhere gives details. Holland Building Agency. The George P. Wolff Real Estate Co. has been separ tes to the agency for the Hol- land Building on Seventh etreet, near Olive. The building is now pearing completion and offices are already being leased, Real Estate Transfers. The quarterly supplement to the ape Real Estate Bulletin No, 1 is just out. It is a complete record of real estate trans- fers filed for the last quarter and is of great value to the real estate interests. Rice-Dwyer R, E. Co. They report that tty. to absence of W. P. Dwyer on, a visit to Chicago the closing of some sales under way has been de- ferred to next week. Building Associations. The Mound City Building Association, at its one hundred and seventy-third regular meeting, held at office of Rice-Dwyer Real Estate Co., 322 Chestnut, made two loans at no premium; one of $1,200 to pay off deed of trust on a house worth $5,000 on Cote Brilliante avenue, near Grand avenue, and one of $720 to buy a lot on Nebraska avenue, near Cherokee street. The Irish-American Building Association, which last month began the issue of its tenth series of stock, held its one hundred and twenty-second meting this week at 322 Chestnut, but made no loans, the receipts being appropriated to pay off the matured shares of series No. 1, which matured last January in the term of 118 months, each shareholder receiving~$178.20 for $118 paid, being interest at 10 per cent per annum. The St. Louls and Franklin Building As- sociations will meet this week at office of Rice-Dwyer Real Estate Co., but will have no money to loan, the funds being placed in advance. The Commonwealth Savings Fund and geet er Association, of which Howard Gambrill of Gambrill & McDowall is secre- tary, held its monthly meeting last Mon- day. This association has plenty of money on hand and is in shape to make several good loans. Co-Operative History Writing. In an address delivered before the Mis- sour! Historical Society, of which he was then president, some years ago Col. George E. Leighton said that “‘a philosophical hie- tory of St. Louls should be written, in which should be analyzed the causes oper- ating to build up the city.” This has been one much needed contribution to our local literature and another has been such an arrangement of local history as would en- able students, the press and the public gen- erally to get any desired bit of information without being compelled to.extract it from a mass of irrelevant matter by slow and tedious processes of investigation. Both these needs, it would seem, should be sup- plied by the “Encyclopedia of the History of St. Louis,” in the preparation of which half a hundred well known writers and citizens, prominent in the literary, profes- sional, educational, religious and social cir- cles of the city are now engaged. Each of these writers has been selected to sketch a phase of the city’s development because of his superior knowledge of the subject as- signed him, This insures the intelligent and dignified treatment of every topic coming within the domiain of local history, and when this history is put into the same form as the information contained in the stand- ard encyclopedias the work ought to be one of great value to the people of St. Louis, FINED FOR SPITTING: The Peabody Opinion of Men Who Ex- pectorate in Cars. Larry Comer, a laborer, was fined $0 by Judge Peabody yesterday for spitting on the floor of Southern electric car No. 10, In assessing the fine the court sald: “A hog delights to wallow in filth. When feeding at a trough it will put its feet in the trough and do other things that are too dis- usting to think about. Nasty and disgust- ng things may be expected of an idiot, too, But any man who bee hap walks into a street car and sits besides ladies and gen- tlemen and with his filthy expectorations of tobacco juice converts that car into a place worse than a pig pen is not good enough to be placed in the same class with swine and idiots. He belongs in a class by himeself.”’ School Board and Politics. Vote for Maurice Landau, President Globe Shoe and Clothing Company. Keep out poll- ticlans and wire pullers. Make St. Louis’ public schools a public pride. M. Landau's honest businese methods and integrity will bring about the necessary change. You can vote his name on any ticket. FORGED HIS NAME. A “‘Woman’s Distress Plunges Her in| Deeper Trouble. Mrs. Sophie Gardner will be taken to Kansas City to answer a charge of forgery. Her father died there a few months ago, leaving her some money. An administrator took charge of the estate. Joe Gardner was in St. Loulsa and out of work. so the wife forged the administrator's name to a check for $15. French Fete Preparations. The Executive Committee of the French Natio fete, at a meeting held yesterday, appointed the following committee on gar- dens: Jos. Schultz, G. M. Biston and Joseph Maxson. The publication of the annual souvenir programme was assigned to Emile Karst. Supper Not Ready on Time. Because Mrs. Ellen O'Donnell of 96 Case avenue did not have supper ready when he wanted it her husband brutally beat ae. Judge Stevenson fined him $50 yester- ay. Found Dead. An ol4 laborer, known only as “Billy’’ in the neighborhood. was found en yesterday in the rear 131 North t street. H was about Fy yeare of age. ; Syrup is the abov another : | ee best of all remedies for children testhing. Sa TO MARRY A RICH OLD MAN. Miss Bertha Linder Eloped by Herself to Oklahoma. Miss Bertha Linder left St. Louls for Oklahoma yesterday morning. When she returns she will be a blushing bride with the difficult task before her of conciliating her mother, Mrs. Sophia Lin- der. The Linders live at 4301 Evans avenue. Mrs. Linder is a widow and Bertha is her eldest daughter. Miss Linder is making her long trip to Oklahoma at the behest of W. H. Black, a wealthy merchant who is 42 years old, two years more than twice the youns woman’s age. He has a prosperous f business house in Shawneetown and is postmaster at Hagar, O. T. Mr. Black met Miss Linder in St. Louis nearly two years ago. Despite the disparity om tee ages he was not an unwelcome suitor. He proposed by mail after his return to Oklahoma and was accepted. Mrs. Linder did not oppose the match, but insisted that the wedding take place in:St. Louis. Mr. Black wanted his flancee to go to Oklahoma. He is a busy man and covtdn’t interrupt his business and official duties. Miss Linder wanted to comply with Mr. Black's wishes, but her mother was firm in her opposition. Friday nine Miss Linder got a frined to buy her a ticket to Shawneetown. She left home ostensibly to go to the house of a friend. Yesterday morning she boarded a train for Oklahoma. Vhen a Post-Dispatch reporter called at the Linder residence yesterday afternoon Mrs. Linder said her daughter was at the house of a friend. When told that the young woman was on her way to Oklahoma Mrs. Linder said: “Oh, well, my daughter is old enough to get married, If she left town it’s nobody's business. I suppose she'll come back. MISMATED COUPLES. Circuit Court Asked to Sever Tangled Nuptial Knots. Laura Miller filed suit for divorce from George W. Miller of 816 Brooklyn street in the Circuit Court yesterday. Mrs. Miller alleges non-support, drunkenness and abuse. She asks custody for the five minor chil- > a the eldest 15 and the youngest 5 years oO Mac McLaurine asks to be legally sepa- rated from Mary McLaurine, whom he mar- ried Feb. 28, 1892. They separated April 19, 1897. McLaurine alleges that his wife was quarrelsome and in the habit of calling vile names. Once she told him, he alleges that she wished he'd leave her, as she ha met another man she loved better. James . and Mary L. Fitzhugh were married Oct. . 189%, according to Fitz- hugh’e divorce petition. The couple ore rated May 7, 1897. Fitzhugh alleges that his wife abused him, called him vile names and remained from home at unseasonable hours. John H. Douglas, now a resident of To- ledo, O., has been sued for divorce by Irene Douglas, whom he married June 6 , 1895, at Effingham, Ill. They separated April 28, 1897. Mrs, Douglas charges non-support and asks custody of her two minor chil- dren by a former husband. Ruth T. Donovan filed suit for divorce against Daniel Donovan, alleging desertion, threats against her life and non-support. The couple were married Oct. 56, 1882, at Pinckneyville, Ill. AGAIN IN TROUBLE. Hils Manufacturing Co. Brought Into the Circuit Court. The Hils Manufacturing Co., which was formed from the Dodson-Hils Manufactur- ing Co., which assigned several months ago, is aggin embarrassed, according to a peti- tion filed in the Circuit Court yesterday by Charles Geist, who is interested In the con- cern. Gelst asks that the concern be forced into liquidation and a receiver appointed by the court. The defendants are Kdward Hils, who was secretary of the Dodson-Hils Co., and F. F. Henseler, co-partners of Geist. It is alleged by Geist that Hils furnished only $100 to the partnership, but bought goods extensively on its credit. As a re- sult, according to the allegations, the part- nership is now insolvent and cannot be con- ducted without damage-to the creditors. Hils, however, refuses to liquidate the busi- ness and has taken entire control. The lia- bilities of the concern are placed at $1,200 in the petition and the assets at $750, conaist- ing of merchandise, notes and accounts. TWO CEREMONIES. St. Paul’s Church Corner-Stone and Archbishop Kain. The corner-stone of St. Paul's Church at Page boulevard and Whittier street will be laid by Archbishop Kain poncey, May 23. Mer. Muhisiepen, Vicar-Genera of the diocesa, will assist in the ceremonies. That day will be the anniversary of the conse- cration of Archbishop Kain, and the cere- monies, therefore, will be of greater dio- cesan interest. Wabash to Boston. Only line with through sleepers from &t. Loufs Union Station to Boston Union Sta- tion via Niagara Falls. M., K. & T. Blacklisting Case. Counsel for A. A. Allen, Assistant Vice. President of the M.. K. & T. R. R.. are Oghiing the blacklisting charge brought M. M. Kelley, an ex-employe, on technic. alities. Thé case was called yesterday in Judge Murphy's court. The defense moved to quash the information on the ground that it wae defective in that it did nor men. by alleged blacklisting circular had been eent. Judge Murphy will pases on the motion Monday. Visitation Parish Fair. Visitation Parigh will inaugurate the fifteenth anniversary fair and festival next aueseey and Wednesday evenings at the school hall, Taylor, near Baston avenue. rom the enthusigam among the different es having charge of the arrangements air prom to be the most succesful. The last advertised Homeseckers’ Wx- cursion is May 18, vig the Missouri, Kan- Hs and Texas Rallway. One fare. plue two dollars, for the round trip. Ticket office, 8 North Broadway. ~ Knights of St. John Entertainment. | The fi . © firet pil Yonge ag Ak hr by St. Be u F soc the Commandery hte of S81. will take place at their hall, Sixteenth Walnut streets, Tuceday evening, May SE AC wo a de fe Be : ‘te e L? tion the names of the persons to. whom the. 807 and 809 N. SIXTH ST. vous, suffer. RADWAY’S READY RELIEF WILL AFFORD INSTANT EASE. 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Knappstaedt filed sult against John Spruch in the Circult Court yesterday to recover $10,000 for a broken jaw. He al- iges that Spruch assaulted him November 80, 1896, striking him on the head and break- ing his jaw so that he was incapacitated for work and put to great expense for medi- cal attendance. The plaintiff's address is given in the directory as @ Wash street, and his occupation that of a clerk. Episcopal Diocesan Convention. The fifty-eighth convention of the Protes. tant Episcopal Church tn the Diocese of Missourl will be held on Tuesday at Christ Church Cathedral at 10 o'clock. rhe sesaion will last four wh The business session will be held in the Sunday-school room o Schuyler Memorial Home. A TEN-POUND BOY. strong baby boy. sally the first one, More especially if, like Sarah of old, she had begun to doubt whether such happi- ness was in store for her. No miracle wa® wrought in this case, except the mir- acle of a remarkable cure. _ Mrs. E. E. Thomas, Alpha, Mo., writes in a recent letter to Dr. Hartman as fol- lows: “I have used your Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin. I had been doctoring for sev- eral years, but kept getting worse. One day a neighbor woman brought me your to i How proud a mother is of her large, book, the Ills of Life, and wanted take your medicine. I told her that iven up all hope of ever | had tried so much medicine. iy bors thought I was nearly dead | sumption. Finall wo ~ t bottle fin. | ccomaenaaa taking them
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Missouri Republican Journal Mission Hall —— NEW YORK, May 15.—A Brooklyn pas MIRACULOUS CURES: tor is accused of using hypotism in the o SR pulpit, of fixing his eyes on kneeling oe Frederick Printing and Sta. Co bers of his congregation and gazing steadc- BOSS FILLEY'S LITTLE FIFTY. |& Louis Cpromlerr rns MRS. CRAMER AND HER BELL. |ity ‘causing ‘mem so sink into a trance: of Giobe-Democrat. using his alleged power until, in penned Huffman’'s : parts of the church persons seem to SUC- A Grain of Mustard Seed Which Grew Carondelet Hi A Revival Day in the Proceedings of | numb to it, while from the congregation SOCIE ¥ Until It Covered the South St. Louis Hall the International Congress rise shouts, and men see things. But ~ Entire Cit plot ward & Tiernan of “Scientists.” vent emman iow. ten Canee ET a "nodwe erna . ntire City ge go lg which religious enthusiasm runs fs In Which Is Found the Highest Devel- _ 426 prets. at $29 manifestation of the Holy Spirit. f ile Treasurer Niedringhaus has filed with the 198 com, men &t $65 5 Saturday morning’s session of the Chris- Certainly at the service in the rage ey opment of Scientific Attainment an Recorder of Deeds an affidavit to show that | .,29which must be a@is vem | ay ae 9h oh in eee 4 wr Pgrwe - ora oa. of which aw eye Medical Knowledge, Is Accepted of , , . .if-. eee im : ' : thic oople is pastor, women appea ‘ ’ the campaien collections fer the use of the ost. and $102 to the St. Louis Tribune, and | an experience meeting, in whi eading Republican City Committee during the last &. deduction of $71.40 by the Evening Star, | members were to relate the circumstances | and men stretch themselves on the floor. the People and Approved by Them. municipal contest were precisely $13,390.50. | #24 Ate a the anioant oat of their own cure and conversion to the | Some affect to go into trances and oe His Work Is Found in Theusands of ni | Phe DOCKS DAURCE « 0,00. : aa 7 . By deducting unpa:d bills, ete., it is learned | This is quite an unlucky number, “but the | faith. For hours a sort of ecstacy appears Homes Made Happy and Hearts ie books balariced results of the campaign may overthrow a Some of the experiences were startling | reign. RIE OE sertain of the | Whole bunch of superstitions about “1s. ite| Cnough. All were told with evidence of | Mr. Ralph Goodale, who claims he pro- Made Glad. But there is a. kick among certain of 1! \leantime the Filley .roeters are quite ‘ ; tested, and with hi ife was expelled from politicians who’ fnsist that “an awful | jubilant over the fact that with the help of } surety, and some were related quite enter- é s wile : — amount” of money was handled by the Re- | $7 from the N'edringhaus private purse | tainingly.. But one line of thought per- — Care Te the Rew ine © eo Nineteenth Century progress and advancement sublican Committes. and that rahe ahaas to its | they carried the city without Col. Kerens. vaded—physical ailments of whatever char- One night Mrs. Sperry, who is u 6 OF | ands emphasis in the Munyon School of Medicine. a ; res , eld Ape the T ie ab. acter. Even broken bones and dreadful | Sanist, lay in a trance on my wife's lap.| From oe te gg NE i RN sposition is yielde > the Treasurer's af- , ? a sorrowful past, when er Cc ex- omeaiae It | hte: serie ts however. that the injuries, involving intricate surgical opera- | At my feet lay a strange woman, and a 7 ni ind theory, comes Mun ms oP iaiinend at is siahete only the money ‘ tions, could be, and had been, instantly | Nttle Earthen on wes & Feuee Mee Tere + fin Rae a py the stare, and — handled by ‘the inteniiten as an organized | cured by the sudden awakening of the | W4S8 another woman. Samuel Bre to Ae att yr ae KR candies aaa sus a body. What it handled as individuals is an- Celestial’s light in the spiritual being of the | #CTOSs the altar, Miss Pauline Vociair : bulwark of the home, the reliance ot the peo le. 2 , P " . > "eet er . y" w are Sint Gainpelled to” disclose, unless they |The Foundation on Which Democrats | sufferer. 28 a te. PenasTDEn Ghee ON 11 Reade oats Gates. he people are amazed, yet glad, happened to have been candidates for of- Gov, Stephens The usual audience was present at the | "¢F trance. tats ile and the city rejoices that there is a Munyon. fice, Then their own affidavits shouid tell, Must Stand, Says Vv. Pp convention Saturday. Probably 200 people, f see engeis in beantiful ropes, she WHAT PATIENTS SAY or else t common rumor of large sums of i Stron Letter three-fourths of them women, composed it cried. . expended ni6Oney is unfounded, or the law . na 4 F Mrs. M. E. Cramer of California in lilac ‘““*Glory, ‘glory,’ shouted some one. Mr. Frank Dieke, 1006 N. 20th st., St. ag - ap iene Fata age A report of the treasurer mat —s ? + ~ we ee eee ““They are passing across the ceiling," 1882, iad or cuales baa a Bee all —— Mr. Filley was early in action with $50 of | Special to the Post-Dispatch. while kev. fi. i. schroeder, “airman, ald | she continued. These things excited my! the time. Every change in the weather increased 9: : ng ote inner oat. te ait NGnermnehncer Cnr May 15.—The | Brother McCracken, Secretary of the Con-| © my agony, until my joints became so swollen and Th “6Q M which has Richard c oneni demesne cay ine P tas Satan Ord ao ies eae gress, were on hand to lend — eng = Rowe helped to bring on her present | itl 'the doctors —#. me up as a hopeless ease e uick eal”’ is the only Gas Range $e giyeditnsy ete Suaed . Colonel disnence ollowing letter, wr gin hy tages ; Experience speeches were limited to five trouble, saying I would become a complete cripple. When, Ee ben narepeied tobhe Colonel apereed | was read’ before the Democratic Club of minutes each. When the five minutes were | Mrs. Goodale is now under treatment for |! began taking Munyon’s Rheumatism Cure I removable Burners; they are so easy to keep clean. Law oxy is not disclosed in. the oT ecu- ‘se city to-night: up, Mrs. Cramer pushed the button anc e ; Sg 1 a 00 - ° . ‘ , tepraag is n x mS losed in ; ave attracted | Munyon Remedies.’ hard money. The St. Louis Car Company = a Sipe’ ahead, you should place teh gag ge EAB ees ore win wm oe pg h tag ed ag Richmond ‘ gave up %#/) to help on the era of pros- | your feet firmly upon the rock and reaffirm | pre hd pHeen’} "French : : als. | eames ‘ MUNYON’S IMPROVED perity, but it temporarily closed its factory and stand by the Chicago platform. Let irawuietio ia tha ene at hae tan wen Va., holding revival meetings. shortly thereafter because it had a plentiful | that be your platform without the change | 240: through both thighs. “Leprosy,” he HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES, lack of orders. Behind its contribut.on | o¢ q jine,or a word. Do not recognize a8 @| 24:4 Cneued. It Ma ag gm’ saa elas. but FROM ST LOUIS TO VERA CRUZ stalked the modesty of Col. Brownell, Who.| pemocrat any man who does not stand on “leprosy,” De tainted. whe ‘euroay” amt . . ym cmap Bag Be Face Pag a += ; Ei geile traders +a Sy) Peete fain: : aio anxiety Sy, » insisted. 8) : sts, cents a vial. em could not bring himself to advertise his | that platform with you. I have no anxiety noyed him greatly for many years and everyone can become their own doctor. Thousands Oe rata wiehta 8200 and Charles | Rot even a desire, to have the men who S© | finally: in 1989, he embraced the faith of the|W. §&. Gibbon Proposes te Carry! of homes have no other family physician than 4 : acral’ ae wee ee in the | rayed our cause last year back & hey | Christian healers, and lo! the “leprosy” left Freicht in N F led Steamers Munyon's Kemedies. (AKO) : age] s $40 ‘were not far apart in ¢ | ranks of the Democratic party unless the y hiss ef once. reig n New-rang . DON'T PAY BIG DOCTOR BILLS. Don't risk Se Oh wh ee return with penitent hearts and in fu It was noticed that most of the “‘exper-| A river and gulf freight line between St. Seed at athe Gk ee ee (AN ly | ’ eeesecrc WAT | \ \ Following is the itemized account of |. athy with the avowed principles and aa? . oe ' , le sympathy i é lences’’ were of people who had surgical ’era Cruz, Mex., is the latest Hundreds of Other Dainty Things for moneys received by the committee, includ- policies of the party. Otherwise they would operations pending, but who were miracu- Louis and en mPa jrem of ‘“‘sundry collections, do more harm than good. Of comree there lously rescued from the surgeon’s knife scheme of Ww. Ss. Gibbon and son of this No money is received for examination, dad. could be no objection under such circuM~ |). the instantaneous power of prayer and ‘city. They have found the plan practical no money is received for advice, no See $3.75C Chai €e D3. orner Unar. Fit Up With Us. Prices at Bottom. I. H. Sturgeon p00.@9 | stanvas accessions to our ranks from] 24,70. io tnalete ' ad | ‘f stances to acce silence. Mr. Moore jnsisted that he had on paper, and aré now prepared tod test money is received for medical atten- B b B i ths. » ' ™ _— - 7 , Charles Kratz “.00 | these men or from any other party. been so reclaimed from the “dragon of | -414 N. Fourth St. 412 . u ’ 0 rave e ‘osperity the — be i . Churchill, gave of their prosperity to the Mo.: youth. As Prof. Leroy Moore, who got the | ne members of the church believe in a ee a et ee party. And yet he had published a state- calls me out of town, will deprive me of press them.” Remedies. I was unable to leave my bed, had high > overwhe ‘ircumstances and he got | wy, , is sitive r he club by overwhelming circumstances and he 8 what I think is the positive duty of the ¢ time the bell gave him. able to go to work, feeling like a new man again. ee eee er ae CS Oe Oe —S . H. Debrodt 25.00 Let the first gun of the campaign be butchery”’ by simply conversing with the, their theory. The first boat for the trade tion. 100.0) | olear and loud, and let it be fired from Mis- | pay D. L. Sullivan and learning from him | , ] ei : 7 ne ‘ . ° ° 4. i. . i . " . y ~ . e ° 4 700.00 | souri's capital. This js eminently appropri- | how to say, “O Lord Jesus” and “Amen!” | is being built. It will cost $13,900 complete Open 9 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Sunday, 10 to 1. me 600.00 | ate Let it be understood at home and The bell ther ' -ea | They propose to have. four boats drawing 4 : , | ate. LL sag 2 here rang, but Mr. Moore proved | , c I H. Sturgeon 2.9) | abroad that the Democrats of Jefferson ! nei) proof, for he rattled on and the audience feet 6 inches, make 16 miles an hour, be 06 OLIV (tharles Scudder 700.00 City and of Cole County are in line, and that | jictenea good naturedly for it could hear | 9% feet long and have an 18-foot beam. 25 mm | | what Mr. Moore said—something it did not , - ey future will adhere to the ome nga ze of pretend to do with some of the speakers. a rrp Mg eB... ee ee ee PICKINGS FROM THE m).' 896 with single compromise at any irs yas ady » ri - Sp Bn : ¢ : " 1896 without a single com] Mrs. Battey, a stout lady in blue, with a) . oe of paying freights from Mexico 309.00 gold aoe tig a Nah are eT of the P. gone to a Mrs. Hill in Peoria to learn how | trip to Vera Cruz ey ‘ year, and now pub- . ‘ efi 1Z. sition they took last } I to do this, and astounded her good-natured | “Tf these four Boats are successful we gf ag -).\) | matters even worse, if possible, are driving | a}) about his ailments. “It was a wonderful ; them rapidly back to their father’s home, | revelation,’’ Mrs. Battey remarked. poker i to perfect arrangements at that PATENTED. * €6 ”? BARK KING KILLED. Hand rests for use on a bicycle are 150.00 LON V. STEPHENS. York tea house. He told a story of how, up en formed of flat padded cloth disks, which 500.00 , 4 - ; : 500) | 2nere Is an Unusually Large Number | Vandyke be moe Rongg with a ae pothegow, body of N. B. Clark of Grand Rapids, A new toy bank for the children has > 25.009 » i “he or ffec sitive stand , , ; roic : -).\’ | point. The good effects of a pos bell-crown hat of blue straw and a voice | 7 pe by this club at this time wy encourage and gigi mn le : told a aamaeas about her hav- orheuthed team bhi tliat eee been 50, inspire sople everywhere. » cured a great & ] ¢ s n> : inspire our people ¢ ) ing cured a great spot on her father’s knee “Our first boat will be ready July 15, and PATENT OFFICER ‘ licly acknowledge their mistake. Continued | hut doubting father with the suddenness of | - widespread disaster and financial depres- | ner cure. The old gentleman at first laughed | Shall build’ two Whaleback boats, with 2! ore RE sion, and the high tariff policy of the Re-|at Mrs. Battey, but subsequently he became | C4pacity of 1,000 tons of freight and 150 EKLY SUME OF USEFUL Pauley an). where henceforth they wil] stay, and where R. C ArOS t Sohiumac : ~—w . C. Douglas next arose, and after bow- Schumacher - they will be found hand in hand with the | ine to the chair flipped out a card which he 100.00 | “old guard,” battling for right and justice threw upon the reporters’ table which re- cor — in an Iowa country town, he had found a Michigan Merchant Murdered by Mil-| are attached to the upper side of the bar 25.00 DESERTED BABIES. oer ee gi over a stove trying to warm @ waukee Thugs. in any desired position by a strap and 250.00 — ear buckle. of).00 in New Jersey Just Now. matter with. him and the latter said: | Mich., a member of the Michigan Bark and : 20.0) ‘*Toothache.”’ Lumber Co., was found on one of the the animal turning around and kicking the "5 0) | Spectal to the Post-Dispatch. . ; : ¥ ‘ on). “You haven't any toothache. Wake up! : man over when a piece of money is placed ' residence streets along the lake shore- this : Blood, Skia aad ' 250.00 NEW YORK, May 15.—A searching party . th uestions: Have you faith Answer me these ques “ : morning. There were two bullet wounds | /" the bank. NTEE stage L guarantees a permanen soe Varioo? . B. Case 60.00 | For three days past people have caught . ache 3 grone.’’ M Farche 20.00 glimpses of two children. At the approach ge, Pete ig ae Lockport, Mo., threw a/ son but no money. ter of the clamping end and a screw near , ante artanpens 8 =pettec ciate teh alate 400.00 of any one they have run into the swamp] spasm into the convention by saying that It is believed that Clark was the victim the other end to make them easily detach- =W000 pe a a ian: takin .g.| he was a German and a skeptic. The la-| (¢ thugs as one of the bullets entered his | #Dle from the forks of the wheel. or Stricture, an 50.00; and it was not till yesterday that the myS-| 41... 4: once closed their eyes and Mrs. nea A new fare register for use on street cars / cele, with but ae gs —o tery of their actions was explained. Cramer waved her hand to Mr. Dolf to) nag + = ae his owe peverver nee been found | has a lever on the lower side which moves | Ja Blood, Skin 25.0 The policeman went to the swamp to in-| Keep silent. The convention prayed a mo- in his valise. Mr, Clark was known in Mil-/| an indicator to three different points on treated 60 well ab home 00 te a 5D.00 | ; : és 4. : . ; is scouring the big swamp near Delaware, | jn your spiritual being? Can you forget your nen sesstosseressseeeee ness oy0.00|N. J. looking for an abandoned child. | physical being?.Can you fix your mind on | and a revolver was found at his side. Dia-| ot rests or coasters for bicylces are ” os God? I prayed with him and in two minutes | »onas and jewelry were found on his per- | "Ow being made with a hinge in the cen- every external Fibrous guarantee every case of or a _. ee Zuh> I J. Wat 200.00 25.00 Benedict 1235. . J. Wagzeman 100.00 Carr 100,00 . Wood 50.00 D. Fisher 60.00 25.00 175.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 "000 20.00 20.00 20.00 ' 10.00 . Bohle i G . oe Ree pubeoe 74.00 . Rechnitzer 2 00 . Wagner 23 00 40.00 400.00 150.00 — » IOS EUIPH rz SPE. MamaebssebRdbkedecs os cosécececeii. $13,350.50 The expenditures are reported thus: st. Louis Tribune Trebus & Steiner................ Stage : Westliche Post........ Woodward & Tiernan Concordia Fr. SICK HEADACHE Positively cured by these Little Pills, They also relieve Distress from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Too Hearty Eating. A per. fect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drowsi. ness, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue Pain in the Side, TORPID LIVER. They Regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable. Small Pill. 4 st ¢ 4 ay ‘ - Small Dose, Price. : vestigate. After working about in the un- derbrush he came upon the two children, They ran, but he succeeded in capturing one of them. The other child hidhin the swamp, and though a hunting party spent the greater part of the night looking for him, he could not be found. Mrs. Matt Bryan is the mother, The child, who is but 5 years old, explains that his mother went away with an unknown man several days ago and left him and his little brother to shift for themselves. The two children were afraid to stay in the empty house alone and wandered off into the woods, eating what they could find. A wave,.of child desertion seems to_ be sweeping over the city, as more than tFir- ty babies have been abandoned on door- steps and in other places recently. WITH RENEWED INTEREST. The Windsor Place Tent Revival Is Progressing. The religious revival which is being con- ducted in a tent at Windsor Place, near Grand avenue, under the auspices of the several Christian churches of St. Louis, is daily gaining in interest. Evangelist J. H. » | QO, Smith of Chicago is arousing the people. This morning at 11 o’clock there will be ser- Vices in al of the Christian churches, ex- cept the Central. That congregation will | worship in the Windsor Place tent. At 83 o'clock this afternoon there will be a meet- ing in the tent for men only. At the same /time there will be services for the women at the Central Church. At night the tent ' : , revival will be held as usual. Next Wednes- day enorning at 10 o’clock there will be prayer service s?fmultaneously at _ fifty different residences. The revival will con- tinue for an indefinite length of time. His Right to Vote. John Sumption, living at No. 2832 North Jefferson avenue, complains that another man has registered to vote under his num- ber. This is in-precinct 9, Ward ié. Hie says he made formal complaint to Election Commissioner Harris, but got no satisfaction from that officer, and now pro- yoses to see whether he will be deprived of iis vote, Mr. ee E- Is an old citizen and very jealous of his right to franchise. Will of Maj. Bradley D. Lee. The will of the late Maj. Bradley D. Lee was filed Saturday afternoon, By its pro- Visions the widow, Mrs. B. W. Lee, re- celives the house and let at 3114 Washine- ton avenue, together with the nopsehelt furnkure,. A sister, Mra. James Flint of New Britain, Conn., gets $2580 and the bal- ance of the estate is to be equally divided between Mrs. Lee and the two sons, Ed- win W. and Wayne Lee. The widow is ap- pointed executrix without bond. The Longest-Legged Man in the World Can be fitted at the Globe, northwest cor- ner Seventh and Franklin avenue, whether with those great cassimere or cheviot pants at S6c; or those % and $5 values of hand- somest materials we are selling this week @t $2.45. Boys’ flannel knee pants &c. Jersey pant 30, “a , ment in silence for Mr. Dolf. Mr. Dolf said | waukee as the “Bark King” of Michigan, again that his skepticism was born in him. | and furnished the tanners here with large He didn’t exactly know sre anes amounts of bark. came about; any how he had been suffering from a fistula and upon consultation with a Christian Science teacher that person had LORD JUSTICE BERRY DEAD. cured him. He was grateful, but he couldn't explain it. Some people might think it _a/#e Conducted the Fenian Prosecution miracle. He didn’t believe in miracles. He of 1868 didn’t believe in anything. He was not pre- . pared to believe in God, he was simply a DUBLIN, May 15.—The Rt. Hon. Robert a1: rarnished skeptic. ig og ania tg oo the bell vigor-| Barry, Lord Justice of Appeal for Ireland ously and the skeptic sat down. cattie ar ee te Ee itea’ wie aye ‘Ireland, conducted the Fenian prosecution ever-ready expounder of the faith. He | of 1868, is dead. He was born in 1825. spoke deprecatingly of Mr. Dolf’s unfortu- nate unbelief as to the real merits, but con- pet oe gratulated Mr. Dolf upon his prompt fe- Samir. c - | The sweet- “Attribute it to what you may,” said Mr. ness of the Sullivan, “but the fact remains that it was first embrace our science that effected Mr. Dolf’s cure. with the wo. Then Mr. Sullivan woke the echoes once Pe more and filled the ladies’ hearts with de- man oO 18 choice light at a re-recital of his own cures. These will always linger in a man’s mind. It is had been tried before, wat oe their — “4 | one or two more allments crep : : ange Aine who had been a soldier, had a pity that the sweet had rheumatism which beset him ever since memory should ever the surrender in 1865. See ned 88 soa be poisoned by the venteen years; he had ha eac es , — a his babyhood inherited from his taint of ill health and mother: he had had the tobacco habit very consequent unhappi- badly. The last thing that Mr. peas Se ness. It is sad t .en cured of in recent years was the nee: tha of einaeee. One morning, not very long ago, the oe ofa happy he had said to his wife, *‘Wife, I don’t think remembrance should I'll need these glasses any more, if I just be obscured and kill- ed by the noxious pray.”” So he had prayed, and lo! he — at ee ae better with- = Pp acc i °'This statement was greeted with great ap- : sorrow. Too fre- plause, and hey re wy aie edocs quently this is the case. A woman can- song—“Thy Power is Great. : "When the convention met in afternoon] not be a happy, — igi wife who session Saturday a mother with a babe, | suffers from wea ness an is€ase at the sorely , afflicted, appeared and asked the very mainsprings of her ‘nature, Pity joint help of the good people. may grow up to take its place, but love we a ; who was then presiding, : - . . . geersall tant —_. whole audience pray in| itself seldom survives where this is the silence for the relief of the child, little | case, If a woman will, she may always Bernard Smith Dutton, The mothers °¥e#! hold her place in a ‘man's mind and streamed with tears as (the nacthe left} heart. If e will take the right care of sople bent in silent prayer. : ; Cty tony child in her arms, the light in} herself in a womanly way she will never her face showed her faith, and the ne of lose her rightful inheritance, a hus- skeptics there bade her Sot-aness Oe oo band’s love > lie the ch ' . tpn lagen gears The best of all known medicines for wo Prof. LeRoy Moore started up “Just ast men is Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescri se Am,” a good old hymn, and Mrs. Angel Crippen-Davis, at the Lc, hen table, joined in with a powerful contralto, ; Then Mr, McCracken: announced that the afternoon performance would I@ve to, be an“ curtailed. ve . Mr. Charles Fillmore of Kansas City, newspaper man, was down for an a “Meat Eating and Deep Thinking, ut whether there had been too much meat and - too little think, the chair did not know. res healthy children. “But you all know that newspaper men are} women who were sickly, nervous, f the busiest people In the world, 80 we — invalids are now y, cheerful and excuse Mr. Fillmore. rath and Truthful | helpful wives as @ result of its use. Alt r *The Need o , vs 7 ay ont Women in Business Life,’ by medicine dealers keep it and Charles E. Hall of the New York Journal. noth ‘just as .” Any A titter went around 7 > the — who sdiotes 9 that there is, ‘oe nt. an ‘ > - the thine eauant- the audience. Mr. Hall| is thinking more of his profit than of of the editorial staff of the New York| your welfare and health Journal was not present to discourse upon the value of truth in human affairs, but h‘s Pp was read by Prof. Moore with for- ensic effect lowed five-minute discussions on Then Edttor Hell's 4 which the conyen- sap bee & peeeee | the dial to register fares, tickets and trans- fers On separate counters, each total be- ~~ visible. Oo prevent the vibration and jarring out of bicycle lamps a new device has a pneu- matic cushion to surround the su porting Tig a being pegs — a valve for infla- on Dy means of the bicycle rom | y pump usually Dry batteries are used in a new bicycle since 1883, who, as Solicitor General for | lamp, two cells being set Side b » y side in a case having a small incandescent light in the front, surrounded by a cone shaped re- flector, the light being turned on and off bY a button. n a new bicycle tire a combination of the old cushion and pneumatic tires is used, the cushion being molded into the tread of the la backed by the pneumatic préssure, e cushion comin : , the a. | S in contact with 0 take the place of the proverbial strin on the finger to jog the memory a new y vice has a double band ring with a slot in the outer band and the letters of the al- phabet on the inner band to show through the slot. A handy match box for bicyclers has a | metal clamp to attach ‘it to the frame of the wheel, the box being fastened to the | clamp by a single rivet so that it can be tilted up to allow the matches to slide out when wanted. A Swiss clockmaker has obtained a patent On a clock face for use in Persia and other countries where people read from right to left, the figures on the dial being set in the reversed order from those in use in this country. A ‘handy device for moistening the flaps of envelopes has a metal roller with a sponge in one end and a loop handle, the roller being filled with watér to wet the | sponge as the roller revolves in the handle when drawn over an envelope, Harmonicas are now made with the outlet air passages opening into auxiliary cham- bers containing extra reeds to increase the volume of sound, the openings being con- trolled by valve keys attached to a frame a oe mie 6 p- instrument. nh attaching device for campal ut- tons and the like to prevent come Kae "the end of the pin bent inward to fit into a recess in the back of the button, a slide being fitted near the edge of the inside to cover the point when pushed into position. Spring billiard cues are soon to be laced on the market, each cue being fitte with spring actuated sliding carriage which can be drawn toward the player to give the spring proper tension for any force de- sired to impart to the ball. To prevent the sparks from locomotives from Starting fires a new device is formed of an inverted cone placed over the smoke- Stack, ending in a bent tube, into which an exhaust steam pipe projects to put out the \*Parks as they enter the tube. In a newly patented churn for butter making two half-round dashers are used, the handles being attached to eccentrics on @ shaft set in a frame work over the churn, turned by a crank or wer, the Goon eters ‘working alternately up and To prevent bicycles from being stol@n a hew lock is placed inside a small chamber on the back side of the head, with a bolt surned by a key to fit a recess inside the ead, when the front wheel is brought in & straight line with the frame. hor; Drevent the stealing of combs from note wash-rooms a new patent has a wire vith set Into the metal back of the comb With both ends of the wire fastened inside the back to make a strong attachment for ke ee the chain to which it is f£ A handy ladd . » J eck bad inden ecarese” DR. B. FRANK TOMLIN,” Office Hours—9 to12, \te 4,7teS Sunday 9te ee a the inside of one of the uprights being re- cessed to receive the rungs when the ladder is folded up for carrying, the ladder being fastened when open by an X brace. For use as a penwiper a new device has two parallel rods fastened together by a spring hinge at one end, one rod contain- ing a Pees convex piece of felt and the other rod ‘holding a concave felt pad, the rods being brought together by the hand over the pen. For the purpose of bracing stove pipes and holding the sections together a rod is placed inside the pipe connected with an anchor inside the chimney, the other end of the rod projecting outside the pipe at the elbow and being fitted with a thumb nut to tighten the pipe. A newly paseotes stool which folds up has a metal band attached by a rivet to one of three uprights, which are fastened together at the center to open out and form three legs, the upper ends bein recessed to hold the metal band, over whic is stretched a piece of canvas to form the seat. A table for drawing purposes recently | patented has a roller at each end of the table to hold the ends of a roll of paper which passes over the top and is held In place for wak without pins‘or paste by means of clamps at the ends, the table béing fitted with all the latest drawing appliances. A German inventor has patented a device for preventing collisions between wee ti which consists of a telescopic jib extenc- ing out in front of the vessel which slides inward when touched by any object ane completes an elecf¥ic circuit to reverse t engines and turn the rudder to alter the course of the ship. In a new automatis repeating gun or revolver the concussion of each charge is utilized to fire the next load, a sliding car- riage being fitted om the barrel near the breach. which slides backward to release the empty cartridge and bring a new one one into position, and is brought forward by a spring to strike the hammer and fire Baers cigarette makers now coming into use have a cylinder around which a ummed paper is rolled, a smali funnel hrough which the tobacco is poured into the paper cylinder, a cap to fit over the op. | e end and prevent spilling and a metal ne ew ack the tobacco firmiy in the paper, the whole apparatus fasienjng together compactiy to carried In the pocket. A recently patented wheel or use on motor carriages has a pneumatic tire dl- vided into sections, each section being con- nected to a tube inside the nearest spoke, the tubes opernf®ng into a reservoir on the hub and being fitted with valves, which jet air into each of the tire chambers as it diameter of the wheel and making it re- volve. A new device to take the place of the long oars now being used in row! a boat con- sists of a frame work attac to the sides of the boat, in which are set two posts ves extending into the water, the boat on ike oars, ee ee new device, the in the stove the night fuse laid om it dE aye Bn oa a r con ry ges = used in alarms, enemys Ses re touahed of in the to that which Is in place of the bell hammer the which holds the match to be and light the fuse at the proper time volving over a roughened surface JOHN YOUNG CONVICTED. A Prominent Kentuckian Found Guilty | of Manslaughter. ae OWINGSVILLE, Ky., May 15.—The jury in the case of John D. Young, Jr., for the killing ot Clinney Fossett, after being out about eighteen hours, returned a verdiet manslaughter and fixed his eighteen years in prison, for a new trial will be made.and the case will be taken to the is .« son of Hon, oung, and is connected with most prominent families in the Biat. t the backward a) Me 12. Tel. Ne, 3138 of at
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Sunday Mornay, — St. Zouis Post-Bispatch —Map 16, 1887. AN ARRAIGNMENT OF ENGLAND'S CENTURIES OF MISRULE IN INDIA. The Causes of the Famine Due to British Greed and Rapacity—A Slap at the American Churches and Church Press. To the Editor of the Post-Dispatch. . The clergy of this State and others are “calling on the hired girls and mortgage- cursed farmers and their wives to raise carloads of grain and provisions to send to the starving people of India. A few days since Congress had up the measure charter- ing a vessel to carry supplies to that un- happy people. Those who give, undoubtedly do it from humane motives. But do they and the clergy and church press who ex- hort them to thus give, ever ask why it is that unhappy people are compelled to thus undergo periodic famine? There is such @ thing as a zeal so ignorant as to be cruel. It 1s commanded “To your faith add knowledge.” If the clergy, who are thus exhorting donationg to that fam- ine plague-stricken people, would inquire into its causes, they would learn that the presence of England, with her standing armics and navies and her worthless @ristocracy, “Sent hither to eat out the substance of their people’ for 800 years, is the cause of it. If they will investigate, they wlli learn that for fifty years whole provinces of the people’s best land are taken from them by law and force, to be planted in the poppy, instead of to produce human food. That in the years 1838-41 that Govern- ment waged a groundless and cruel war with China to compel its Emperor to permit it to enter opium at its ports to sell and distribute and ruin its people. He protested and fought to avoid it, but England bom- barded and burned his coast cities, as de- fenceless as sheep folds, until he held up his hands and implored them to desist. They then made his Government agree in a so-called commercial treaty to permit them to enter and sell the opium they made by prostituting the lands of India to the growth of the poppy and by that and other robberies ever since they regularly entall periodio famine and _pesti- lence in India and wholesale destruction of the people of China. They recommend to the Emperor of China that he “license the optum traffic and raise ‘‘revenue” to support his Government. But this pagan heathen Emperor said “No, it would be like taking the price of the blood of my people.” Years eince it was provided by law that a fund of 20,000,000 pounds, or $100,000,000, should be raised by taxation from the peo- pie and held in reserve for the emergency of a famine. The people have been robbed of it, and now, when needed, not a dollar of it is to be had. The Christian pirates end civilized robbers have made way with that, as with everything else. hortly since the accusation was made that the standing armies of England in India, kept there to hold {ts-people in subjugation were keeping harems and barracks, filled with women of India, for the use of her soldiery. The accusation was denied. The white ribbon women of eens and this country took the matter in hand—went there and investigated, and brought back to London buch damning evidence of its truth, they were compelled to admit it was true and promised to abate the prac- tice. Do these gentlemen of the crerey and church press know these things? f they do, why do they not lift up their voices and cry out against these inhuman barbarities and spare not? If they do know it and refuse to rebuke it is it not moral condonation of the crime? Not o of the higher pald clergy or editors of the church press will, so far as 1 know, say one word of these crimes committed by eo- called “Christian” England. Not only that, but 99 per cent of them for gix months have been making their pulpits resound with hysterical appeals for the adoption of an arbitration treaty with that old corrupter of the nations in whose name, and whose assistance, these inhuman barbarities are committed. We may search | the anmals of history for a thousand years before Christ until now and there is nothing fn it that in deliberate cold-blooded bru- anty and inhumanity uals the career of England in India. This despotism has been founded by her armies and navies and cruel, worthless aristocracy, sanctioned by the Church of England, without regard to any of the dictates of humanity. For three hundred years that defenceless people have been regularly and systematically robbed and plundered by these bandits under the authority of the English Government. But gor Kingland the Turk and his harem and 's peredic murder and rapine in Europe would have been banished fifty years since. It cannot be that the higher-paid clergy and church press of this country are ig- norant of these things. If not, what motive rompts them to keep this crue! silence? Vho has bribed or intimidated these self- styled “Watchmen on the walls of Zion?” Bome of them are now loud and jong in their denunctations of the conduct of ‘‘the Powers” in the Greek and Turk situation; they denounce it as an abandonment of Christian civilization; but here they are in this country gullty of the very same con- duct in their refusal and failure to denounce this inhuman and brutal conduct of En- kland in India. There can be but three mo- tives for it. 1, As to the Protestant clergy and church press, they have been taught to laud and hres] england as the first Protestant po. ‘tieal power of the world, Many of then seem to think they will go to John Bull when they die. They seém to think that to publish her crimes and disgrace reflects at least in- directly on Protestantism. 2. They are annually importuning the poor eople of this and other countries or mone to send missionaries to India and China and other countries that are systematically controlled, robbed and plundered by England. they and the “missionaries,” who usually crawl under the tents and protection of the Mre- lish armies in those countries, truthfully told the story of England's crimes in those Jands, she would expel them all from India and China in six months. ‘. They are all more or less Anglicised; there is a most effective Angliclan censur- ship exercised over them, even in this coun- try. This country has for thirty years, in its moral, industrial, financial political and literary interests, been rapidly descending to the plane of Anglicised Burenenn ine humanfty. Only the other day the Methodist clergy and church preas of the State of Jil'nois met and solemnly declared that the | State ehould na longer levy and collect taxes to support “higher education” in her borders, since “private munificence’’ in the church schools had go wo nderfully provided fer that kind of education. Their schools are now and for thirty years have been British admiration societies. The writer was born and raised a Methodist and re- ceived his “higher education” in one of these same Methodist religious schools, en- Gowed by “private munificence.” A student a there stuffed with the Anglican rot until 1e is compelled in after life to unlearn all that he learns there on that subject, to be a good, intelli- ent and patriotic American citizen. That eclaration by those clergy isa most alarm. ing advance step for them to take; it Is even a great advance of Angelictsm in this country fut it ts tn line with Anglicised encroachment all over the world. Meth Odiem is an offshoot and step daughter of the. Church of England, and she intends to use her as such. he American people are asleep, and as yet have little or no idea of the wicked purposes of this political Proteat- ant Jesuitiem among them. It intends no lees than the overthrow of the republic and the destruction of the fruits of the revolu- tion’ of 1776, Thousands are used for a purpose they do not suspect; but they will, now BOON, see the evidence of it i they will awake and open their eyes. That in- fluence is now attacking the very funda- mental principles of the Declaration of In- cependence in the echool books used in the religious and other schools of this coun. try. Angliciam alwaye has held to the doctrine of the “divine right of kings” and the “unton of church and state.” It looked upon the Declaration of Independence as treason and heresy combined. In “Andrews’ Manual of the Constitution” the doctrine “that all just governments derive their wers from the consent of the governed,” netead of by divine right, Is directly as- sailed and attempted to overturned. The firet ten a of the book are dedicated to erm ang evecare of -—, wn Federal Supren “theory adopt- the Supreme Court In con- eral Constitution. On e » ’ ~. ; Poet . ‘See $ eM "ory ‘ “. ia * . tt . t ee ni Sia? aM bearing fruit in the resolution of the Meth- Jefferson from English an classes.”’ = clergy of all ages and countries have down its institutions unimpaired to their derminers and political “eos hn our couns- the origin of civil government, consists in confeunding men as individuals with men as constituting a community. Wherever an independent community of men can be found there is alréady civil society. There is no necessity for men to surrender a part of their rights in order to form a basis for au- thority; the authority exists without any such surrender. In society, man has all the rights which he could have in a state of nature, if any such state of nature out of society can be conceived of. As has already been sald, “eo 4 is the natural state of man. Hence, soclety is of divine origin. It is the intention of our. Creator that we should live in society and under govern- ment, as it {s that the race should be grouped in families, and a child be subject to his parents. “The powers that be are or- dained of God.’ ‘There is no power but of God.’ No individual man has any divine right fo be a king; but as civil government is of divine origin, society has a divine right to have rulers. Whoever, therefore, exer- cises legitimately any function of the civil ruler, whether he be king or president, leg- islator or judge, is exercising an authority which is as divine in its origin as ifs the authority of the parent over his child. Civil authority its of divine origin, and it is lodged in the people. It is held by the nafion as a whole, and not by the people as Individuals. > + &©¢ © & FINEST BUILDING IN AMERICA. THE NEW CONGRESSIONAL LIBRA- ¢ ee tc > + ee «- —_——- —— ee ILLEGAL TRUST AND CONSPIRACY. THE AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. 80 DECLARED. SWEEPING LEGAL DECISION. Judge Gibbons of Chicago Enjoins the Sale of the Company’s Cigar- ettes in Illinois. CHICAGO, May 15.—Judge Gibbons rene dered a decision to-day declaring the Amer- ican Tobacco Company an illegal corpora- ‘tion and prohibiting Its agents from carry- ing on its business within the confines of this State. The decision sustains the in- formation filed last December by Atty.- Gen. Moloney asking that the American Tobacco Company be enjoined from selling paper cigarettes on the premise that it wag an illegal trust, monopoly and conspiracy in the business tn iy ae oe The defendants filed demurrers, general and special, but each was overruled in the exhaustive opinion handed down to-day. Representatives of the American Tobacco o., who were in court, anno that « notice of an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court would be given. The announcement of the decision did not reach the street until after the closing hours of the Stock Ex- change. The plea of the Attorney-General alleged that the American Tobacco Co. manvu- factures and sells % per cent of the paper cigarettes in the United States and i« «a combination in restrai company filed a genera main contention being that the State of Illinois is powerless to restrain a foreign corporation from shipping any article of commerce from one ate to another or from cistributi or selling such article in the State to which the ehipment ta made, This proposition Judge Gibbons discusses at great length. The court sald that, ad- mitting that the facts alleged “as to the btsiness of the company and the manner in which it ts carried on to be true, the question ta whether it falle under the ban of outlawry pronounced against trusts by the Federal and State etatutes, The court said that a close investigation of the decisions of the United States Su- preme Court leads to the conclusion that the wer of self-preservation ls inherent in Statehood. This gives the State the ower to pass and enforce any law which s necessary and indispensable to the pre- servation and conservation of public bealth, Played Dice and Was Robbed. J. Thomas of Columbia. Mo., reported te fairs of the Grain Inspector’s office, the the police yesterday that he had bees Nine years ago work on the new building was commenced under the superintendence of the late Thomas Lincoln Sasey, whose teath occurred too soon for him to witness the triumph of his skill. The building is now completed. It. covers one block of ground and cost $6,000,000. It has not a dark corner in it, so skillfully have inner courts been placed, aided by 1,300 windows. A vast and graceful pile in granite and marble. Without and within the finest achievements of contemporary sculptors and painters. The new ibrary of Con- gress stands foremost among the buildings [Sten los tol a ! ee MOY ‘| o? . ote eS DeVern r a: aes FEE Ait ’ ageay ose ey : - en ed 49 ) Pe "te ey Pe ut, AE ie at * 7. I —- « rat TULLE LL Soe tL ii ‘tl 1" | a a Bh i eee 3LG ih. ua eet Be saan mbes Oo OEI §5 ait Caged aL Bea a ‘Ay? a } a re * oy) , & - ; ey f° MPS ‘2 . ' > = te bs a farce ct! aai ur Hit off . ak hs mh Matisse Fh) eae Ma Y ay yn sehes ae g(t) fa a 3 - see — SONA Mes ine . 4 - ¥ ; es | een! eace a el = wer 4 aaa ,' J ” y ' Ly gt! (PA A etal , Or een see Meee! | Weft — Ae a . yaa acai gull fs Pinte l= fore, -s - aa: m aol ’ a? acmen ware ree iT a he ws hh =Ne Fah => vt = Allin, i ee — “5 - of the world designed for similar uses. The grand entrance on the west front is reached through an outer landing, 28x42 feet, con- WHAT THE ST. LOUIS INDUSTRIAL TRAIN WILL LOOK LIKE. sisting of six slabs of granite, fourteen square. In the arched granite entrance ate three massive bronze doors, the north one bearing a representation of “Tradition,” the south, one of “Writing,” and the middle & representation of ‘‘Printing.’’ There is an upper portico over the doors, with three carved groups—literature, science and art. Higher on the front of the building are granite busts of Irving, Emerson, Haw- thorne, Dante, Demosthenes, Scott, Ma- cauley, Goethe and Franklin. The front is of gray granite. It is 420 feet long and sev- enty feet high. In the granite are chiseled accurate heads, two feet long, of represen- tatives of thirty-three distinct races, in granite blocks, which form the keystones of the graceful arches for the windows. All severity of architecture ts further dis- pelled by columns, cornices, carved case- ments and the numerous windows and by »avilions at the four corners of the build- ng. Before the main entrance is a herolc bronze statue of Neptune and over all glis- tens the brilliant dome, covered with gold leaf, twenty-three carat fine. Some of the granite blocks weigh ten tons each. Through the west main entrance into the west main hall, on either side, the grand Staircases of white marble, twenty-six in- fant figures carved on the balustrades, rep- resenting various trades, industries and arts and two bronze lampbearers on the newel posts. The floor jis of mar- ble blocks, with bronze figures of the zodiac columns of highly polished marble extending to the roof, seventy feet above the floor. Arched passages open into other parts of the ground floor and the corridors gre walled in with marble and marble wainscoting. Thé red marble of Tennes- see, the flecked red and white of the Lake Champlain region, the Vermont black mar- ble and the Creole marbles of Georgia have been utilized. On the second story the north and south fronts are occupied by two halls, 217 feet long, 35 feet wide and 2 feet from floor to ceiling. In one are kept the 16,000 or 2 000 maps belonging to the Nbrary; in ‘the other engravings and the Iike. One room fs given up exclusively to collections of sheet music. The pavilions at the four corners of the building are square and vaulted. In the upper four corners of each are medalions with lfe-sized figures, rep- resenting the seasons, the elements, Dis- covery, Adventure, Conquest and Civiliza- tion, Art, Music, Science and Literature. The reading-room, or library proper, is in the center of the building. It is bright with light even on cloudy days. It is octagonal and 100 feet across. Its ceiling is the interior of the golden dome, For # feet from the floor its walls are of amber-tinted marble. Fight massive marble columns support the dome. On the edge of a gallery 40 feet from the floor are sixteen bronze figures, and on one side a marble clock 16 feet across its face. Eight windows, 3 feet across, be- tween alcoves. furnish light by day. In the alcoves are kept encyclopacdias and refer. ence books, to which the public have un- restrained access. North, east and south from the room extend the book stacks, of nine stories, each story seven feet high. The floors are of tron. Telephones, neumatic tubes and endless chains tion between the attendant’s desk In the center of the reading-room and the book st where other attendants receive and ders for books desired by visitors, are three book stacks, one of which, Relative to the future of the barracks, Col. Henry said yesterday: “No one in St. Louis need fear that Jef- ferson Barracks is to be degraded in any way. It is too important a point for that. The present tendency is to concentrate troops at the Eastern posts, especially those near the Canadian border. In view of pos- sible trouble with the English troops sta- tioned in Canada, it would be desirable to have cavalry in readiness on the Eastern frontier. This concentration is going on all the time.. So far as I know, the order was prompted a by military reasons, and not through any desire to injure this post. “You will find that in a very short time Jefferson Barracks will be made a more im- portant post than ever. I am satisfied that it will be made more than a regimental! post, and more than what is usually termed a first-class post. , “Though I have no official information I have strong reason to believe that all three branches of the service will be represented here. The garrison will include a regiment of infantry, two troo 6f cavalry and a battery of artillery. he post commandant will probably be a colonel of infantry. “Jefferson Barracks will be put on exactly the same basis as Fort Sheridan, which is now the only post having a garrison drawn from the three arms of the service. “The annual appropriation wil] be made in June, and you will that a large amount of money will be used to make Jefferson Barracks worthy of its location near St. Louis. It is an ideal place for in- fantry headquarters, and when improved will be the finest post in the country. It is thought Maj. Wessels will be ap- pointed Acting Commandant to take Col, Henry's place. SOCIETY FOLK ELOPE. Miss Carrie Thornberry and Fred Rudy Are Here From Paducah, Mr. Frederick Rudy and Miss Carrie Paine Thornberry, both prominent in Padu- cah, Ky., society circles, eloped to Metro- polis, I)., Friday, and were married. Then they came on to St. Louls, and are now guests at the Lindell Hotel, where they will probably remain until the storm at home blows over. The bride is a daughter of the late James W. Thornberry. She is tall and stately, with regular features and rich b "ir, heady ie associated with his brother in the mercantile establishment of Rudy & Philips. SUING THE “STINK FACTORY.” Grocer Guetle Says He Has Inhaled $15,000 Worth of Damage. The St. Louis Sanitary Co. was sued for $15,000 damages. yesterday by Henry Guetle, grower at 2201 Osage street. The plaintiff claims the property near the works he paid $8,000 for seven years S€° Cannot now be @ue w the more Merchant Tailor Made Suits at #7. embarrass- *0 Si56—eaved money as well as ment wife's are care pee his the works, th a capacity of 8,00 volumes, is in “ithe pronse statues on the reading ant firm represented on the train a certain space large enough for the accommodation of necessary samples and office room. It is estimated that eight or nine firms can oc- cupy each car. Fach firm will fit up its — with samples of such goods as it is thought desirable to take along and a sales- man, who in many cases will a member of the firm, will have charge. The train will be painted white. There will be no railroad names on the cars, but Instead they will bear appropriate signs setting forth the character and objects of the expedition. During the past three years the several business associations of St. Louis have suc- ceeded in obtaining from the railroads re- ductions in rates, that have opened up to this city much new territory that was not before competitive. This new territory will be given special attention by the industrial train and the advertising thus accom- plished will bring St. Louis prominently be- fore the merchants therein. When the plan its fully matured a corps of bright fellows will start out in advance for the purpose of heralding the coming of the train. They will stay two weeks in ad- vance and will arrange for its proper re- ception at the various 6topping places, Ow- ing to the prominence of the men who will be in charge of the train the merchants in the towns along the route will receive them socially as well as in a businesS way and ties can thus be formed between the country merchants ard the St. Louis busi- ness men that will be closer and more last- ing than If the trade wae worked in the old fashion by traveling salesmen who may be se out of some other market next The train will, for instance, take the Iron Mountain route as a starter. Stops will be made at all_of the important towns along the line as far as Texarkana. From there the train will follow the Texas & Pacific to El .Paso, making al] Important stops. From El Paso, the return trip will probably be to Houston and from there north via the International & Great Northern and the Missouri, Kansas & Texas to say Hannibal and from there westward. The routes to be ere Wy never be ome Same. If the out- rip Via one rallroa will be over another. oo we oy The allotment of space and the character of the lines to be represented are matters for future consideration. It is not the in- tention to confine the space to members of the association but to throw it open to any re age alg pene. expense of sending out the la] will be equally borne by the vesteda heasen which are represented. Equal space for displaying goods will be given to each com- pany. If one desires more space it will as- sume a correspondingly greater part of the expense of sending out the train. No more than one drummer for each house will be a)- lowed on the It is even the intention of the projectors to provide facilities for the distribution of the advertising matter of such firms as are not otherwise ted on the train. Vast quantities of advertising matter wil! be dis- tributed along the route. Much of it will be devoted to exploiting the greatness of the city of 8t. Louis without reference to — particular branch of business. @ possibilities of the Industrial train are vast, 80 much ao that it would for the city government to Globe Savings Bank and the private banking firm of E. 8S. Dreyer & Co.,which went down in the crash with the National Bank of Illinois several months ago, voted indict- ments this afternoon against E. 8. Dreyer, Robert Berger, Dreyer’s partner, Carl Moll, ex-cashier of the National Bank of Iili- nois, and Adolph Nissen. The indictments against FE. 8S. Dreyer charge hin with the embezgziement of 000 of West Park Board funds, receiving deposits-after know- ing the bank to be insolvent and obtaining money under false pretenses on mortgage deals. Berger is charged with receiving de- posits knowing the bank to be insolvent, and obtaining money under false pre- tenses, Nissen is charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and Moll with illegal disposition of public funds, PERPETUAL INJUNCTION. Issued Against an Illinois Plate Glass Company. CHICAGO, May 15.—Judge Grosecup in the Federal Court entered a decree to-day enjoining in perpetuity the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company of Illinois from the use of the name. The complainant wae the Pitts- burg Piate Glass Company of Penneylvania, commonly known as the Plate Glaes Truat. The decree granted thia morning was in the nature of an agreement, the terms of which do not appear. Turned on the Jas. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15.—Stegmund Cahn, aged 62 years, an old resident and well-to-do real estate man, was found dead in his office to-day, having been asphyx- jated. He had been drinking heavily for the past week and evidently turned on the gas with suicidal intent. City Contractor Convicted. PITTSBURG, Pa., May 16.—W. J. Dun a well-known city contractor, convicted o forging estimates on assignmespi« of city contracts to the amount of near $4,000, was sentenced to-day to six months’ impris- onment in the county jail. Wants to Recover His Skeletons. -Dr. MeQueen Green yesterday asked the police to assist him in r ning from his erstwhile ye 4 Frank we, 1412 Papin street, certain ske and medical cheats unlawfuily held. He says they are ng h for rent due Lowe, and that his other fushiture was thrown into the street. A eummons was lias charging Lowe with disturbing the peace. Sold Whisky Without License. J. A. Hanson wes arrested yesterday b Deputy United States Marshal 5 non Fl Upon & Warrant charging him with illegally gseliing liquor at Florissant, 8&1 — e will be given a hearing Wednes- robbed of $10 in a dice game. He said he met a Well-dressed stranger on Broadway, who claimed acquaintance and enticed him to play. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Pure 8k weddi rings. Our prices t lowest. bb. Jaccard Jewelry Ce., Olive a Sixth streets, oe Albert Wamlltog........ Preda Carpentet.......eeseees: mo OST err 310 Olive 2463 Caroline Enrma Heant William A. Allen...... eececees Renet St. Louls, 1 ..- East ®t. 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port 10 Sunday Ploming—St, Fouis Post-Bispatch —Wu 18, 188%. - VERY | NDIGNANT T, LOUISANS —_ SPECULATING POLITICIANS CRIT- ICISE SECRETARY ALGER. SAN PEDRO HARBOR SCHEME. it Hangs Fire Because the Big Appro- priation Has Been Withheld. Several prominent St. Louisans are per- turbed to a degree of indignation over the agtion of Gen. Alger, Secretary of War, in Holding up the $2,500,000 appropriation made by Congress for the deepening of the harbor at San Pedro, California. Perhaps those most interested in the es- tablishment of the 8an Pedro deep harbor are Col. R. C. Kerens, ex-Gov. D. R. Fran- E. Leighton, the Chapman Brothers, D. M. Houser of the Globe-Demo- and other capitalists who own the railroad running from Los Angeles to the sea and touching westwardiy the California health resorts. The reasons given by Secretary Alger for withholding the permissive appropriation first, that there is no immediate need of performing the work, and second, that the condition of the Federal Treasury will not permit of the expenditure. But the pro- moters refuse to admit these are good rea- of them charge all sorts of Which Is that the Secretary seeing the Huntington side cis, George crat, are, Some among is OTL itvation., mat iscknown as the San Pedro harbor is an old affair on the Pacific coast, Louis capital has only been inter- it about four years. The idea is . United States Government shall at of a good many million dollars -an artificial harbor to serve @s8 @ sea- for jos Angeles and all that portion of Southern California lving north of San }).ego, which has a natural, land-locked har- bor, second only on the whole Pacific coast at of San Francisco. Pike taceks of los Angeles are yamaha for the Government to undertake the work, for two reasons. They are engaged in @ Life and death struggle with the Southern ras cifie Railway Company, which now, througn its own ‘harbor and wharves at Santa Mon- ica. controls the ocean commerce of Rape Angeles. secondly, they want the benefit of the expenditure of so large a sum of money dir vicinity. Meena’ doverminent has already expended £904,000 in dredging and providing jetties in the harbor at San Pedro, The last two Congresses were besieged to appropriate a sum sufficient to continue the work for the next two years, and finally the last Congress inserted in the River and Harbor bill an item of $2,500,000, to be expended in the discretion of the Secretary of Var, after a board of engineers, whose appoint- ment was provided for in the bill, should have reported as to the best location for euch harbor, That is to say, there had been such fleree contention, growing out of rival- ries of railway men, Los Angeles specula- tors and others as to which of the three ints contending for the harbor—Santa jonica, Redondo or San Pedro~—should have it, that Congress determined not to spend a cent until the board should deter- mine which of the three points was most available. This board, which was headed by Admiral Walker, made a report in favor of San Pedro. One member of the board, Mr. Morgan of lllinois, disagreed and made a minority report in favor of Santa Monica. It should be Said here that this board was required to report only as to the respective merits of the three harbors named. It was not asked to report upon whether the Gov- ernment would be gre Be a Sonetescung harbor at all at any of the points, rare is a strong element in Washington, headed by Senator Frye, who claim it would be folly for the Government (to go on epending millions of dollars to form an ar- titicial harbor in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, when at San Diego, less than 100 miles away, there ig a natural land-locked harbor, big enough to float all the navies of the world, These and other arguments advanced by Senator Frye have done as much, perhaps, as anything to cause Sec- retary Alger to hold up the appropriation or the present. ‘ The Loe Angeles Terminal Railway Com- pany la the name of the corporation whose fortunes are so dependent upon the con- etruction, at Government expense, of this artificial harbor. This company owns forty acres of water front on the choice portion of this proposed harbor. It also owns 6ixly acres of terminal and right of way through the heart of Los Angeles City. f the har- bor Is made these terminals would become immensely valuable and the promoters would get their money back and a great many millions besides. If they choose to hold on to their possessions they’ could bor- row enough money upon their increased value to build a connecting road from Los Angeles to meet the Utah Southern, thus connecting Los Angeles and its Govern- ment-made harbor with the great railway systems of the Kast, forming a new trans- continental line independent of any now in ex. .stence, It is a great scheme and one can fancy that the perversity of Secretary Alger and the Adminietration is calculated to breed mutterings of discontent and even mutiny in the great G. O. P. Camp of Prosperity. Tne Los Angeles Terminal Railway Co. Wus organized in 1891 fimmediately upon the success of the California promoters in get- ting the first appropriation for San Pedro harbor. The present promoters call this “the announcement by the Government of its policy to make a harbor,” but this lan- yeeee is the language of the prospectus, Sa matter of fact, the California Senators in 188, who were then George Hearst and Leland Stanford, in order to please the Bouthern Californians did get an appropria- tion of $250 .000 to dredge the estuary at V il- mington, which was neded. This grew in the next few years to $900,000 and then the work began to assume the proportions of a Kreat national undertaking. It never had any important basis of attraction to pro- moters of the Kerens and Francis stripe than the possibilities likely to result from the expenditure of a vast sum from the Federal Treasury. It is well understood the Terminal Rail- way Ue, was organized to acquire certain railway property in the vicinity of Los Angeles. The first act was, on anuary 2. svi, the consolidation of the Los Angeles & Glendale and the Los Angeles, Pasadena & Giendale Raltlroads, two little suburban roads out of Loa Angeles, and their trans- fer to the Los Angeles Terminal, Then they built some more spurs and incidentally built a line twenty-seven miles long from Los Angeles to East San Pedro. About the same time they bought Rattlesnake Island, which forms a part of the sea protection of San. Pedro harbor. The Los Kagetee Ter. tninal Rallway Co., aside in Los Angeles and San Pedro, which are of contingent value, now owns fifty miles of railway and nine miles of sidings, It has elght locomotives, fourteen passenger cars nod It other cars of all descriptions, in- CLUGING One caboose.” Its earnings are adout $175,000 a year. Its operating ex- penses are about $145,784. Out of its ,net earnings It pays about $10,000 taxes and the interest on its funded debt. The funded debt is $1,500,000, drawing interest at & per cent, The capital etock is $2,000,000, he whole coat of the property, as set forth in the financial statement, is $4,564,736, though it Is not claimed the present owners paid on thing Ike Ena sum for it. Mr, George E Aighton, who the Interests of the St. Louts eapitalate and whose son, George B, Leighton. is pres-_ ifent of the road, says the St. Lou sans own two-thirds of the stock and bonds and they have spent up to date about $2,000,000 on the property. “Rut.” as Mr. ig says rather plain. tively, “we are all tied up by this fallure of the administration to yvbey the will of Congress. “Congress gave us the appropriation, and now this man Alger, who should never have one into the Cabinet, has been captured yy Huntington, and we are tangled and tied up.’ Fons, things, of War of the VV") echeme St. In the Union. Bpecial to the Post-Diapated. QUINCY, TL, May 15.—The strike at the Bmith Hill elevator shop has been settled oe the boases complying with the demands the International Association of Machin- hats. - from its termifnals ‘ 'T0 BE AIRED IN IRELAND. THE ROMANTIC STORY OF WILIL- IAM JOHN CRAIG. ROMANCE OF TWO NATIONS. Attorney Ottofy Going to Ireland to Unearth the Craig Family’s Ancient History. The romantic story of William John Craig is to be told in Ireland—the land of his nativity. When Mr, Craig came here from Pennsylvania a few weeks ago to contest the will of his father, the late James Craig, he brought to light a romancein which two nations are involved. Before the end is reached the story will have attained inter- national publicity. Attorney Frank Ottofy, who represents Mr. Craig, will sail for Ireland early in the summer to secure evidence by which he hopes to win the case for his client. The attorney expects to prove that James Craig, the deceased, was married in Ire- land, and that when William John Craig, the plaintiff in the contest, was an infant, James Craig deserted his wife and baby. So much for the Ireland end of the story. Over in this country Attorney Ottofy seeks to prove that James Craig married a second wife in St. Louis without the for- mality of a divorce from his first wife, thus rendering the marriage illegal. If these allegations are established as facts William John Craig expects to become pos- sessor of the quarter of a million dollars in real and personal property willed to Mary Louise and Emma raig, daughters of James Craig by his second wife. The Craig Sisters are equally as energetic as is their half-brother, who is to them a stranger. They have able counsel to defend their cause, There is no telling when or how the litigation, now only started, will end. Before going to Ireland Attorney Ottofy will visit the. mother of William John Craig in Pennsylvania and take her deposition. No time will be lost in attending to this feature of the case, for fear the witness will die. She is 90 years of age, and is feeble, When depositions were taken here two weeks ago, in which the Craig sisters and their strange half brother were questioned, Attorney Ottofy did not bring out all of the desired points. There: was a wrangle between the opposing counsel, Exceptions were noted and certified to Judge Spencer of the Circuit Court. Saturday Judge Spencer ruled that it was the province of Special Commissioner Brandt to decide the points at issue, The Commissioner an- nounced that he would have the parties ap- pear before him next Saturday. Then there will be further examination of the sisters, unless the Commissioner rules.that after having excused the witnesses, Attor- ney Ottofy has no right to recall them. That is the technicality over which the lawyers wrangled. CECIL RHODES RULES. He Will Continue to Be Supreme in South Africa. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—A cable message to the Evening Post from London says: concluded the first part of the inquiry which relates to the Jameson raid, and the mem- bers talk of hurrying over the second part, that affecting the Chartered Company's methods of administration. Public interest has certainly died out, especially now that it is clear that the British Government al- ready has agreed that the English taxpayer would not stand the expense of the direct government of the vast outlying sections of the Empire, and that therefore the Char- tered Company must continue. This means nothing less than Mr. Cecil Rhodes’ con- tinued supremacy, for last Tuesday’s evi- dence made it plain that the English Board are mere puppets in his hands. The Duke of Abercorn, though chairman of the com- pany, and in the highest rank of the English peerage, had to make the humiliating con- fession that “‘as a‘ general rule, everything was done by Mr. Rhodes.” The Duke of Fife stands even higher as the son-in-law of the Prince of Wales, yet he had to admit that Mr. Rhodes persisted in keeping him in the dark, despite his deep resentment of the fact. In leaving Rhodesia to the Chartered Company, Engiand is therefore handing it. over with open eyes to Mr. Rhodes. Even then the bill provides no maohinery to carry out prohibitive meas- YOUTHFUL EMBEZZLER. Collected a Bill and Bought a Ticket to Kansas City. Grover Wheeler, a lad of 12, was arrested at the Relay Depot, East St. Louis, Sat- urday by Officer Meehan. He had been employed as errand boy by the Model Cloak Company, Broadway and Washington ave- nue, St. Louls. He was sent to deliver a Cc. O. D. package early Saturday morning and collected $21.0 from a customer at 210 Chestnut etreet. In returning to the store Grover says he sauntered into Union Station to view the sights and struck up an acquaintante with a strange lad about his own age. He says his new friend coaxed him to buy a ticket to Kansas City and he felt so elated over the deal that he gave the little stranger $2. Grover then mounted a train and rode over the bridge, having concluded not to venture into Kansas City without first do- ing East St. Louis. Then captured he had only $12.30 of the origina! $21.50 and was sent across the river to the Four Courts. He lives with his step- father, Samuel Williams, at W17 Wash street. NOT POPULAR. The Appointment of Detective Duffy at Kansas City Causes Talk. Epecial to the Post-Dispatch. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 15.—Among the five appointments just made by the Police Commissioners is that of P. D. Duffy asa detective. Duffy’s appointment was _ in- tended as a slap to the labor element to counteract the effect of the appointment of Vallins as chief, but it was badly calcu- lated. Only a few weeks ago he was tried by the Linden trial council for disloyalty and conservative labor men prefer not to be too closely associated with him. AN ACCIDENT. No One Held for the Death of Edward Brink of Sedalia. Bpectal to the Post-Dispatch. SEDALIA, Mo., May 15.—A verdict of ac- cidental death was returned this evening in the case of Edward Brink, the 15-year-old boy who was found dead four miles west of town yesterday. W. N. Brink, father of the boy, and Mrs, Melissa Young, colored, who were arrested pending an investigation of the case, were released this evening. Nepotism in Kerry Patch. at Jefferson avenue has successfully biuffed of Kerry Patch, and tls Carey, by putting his son, Thomas, Jr., into a $75 per month clerkship. When the Judge saw business another clerk he appointed his son. the law the clerk appoints his deputy. Mr. Carey wanted Nicholas J. Fleming, and so did the politicians, but the court refused to confirm any nomination gave that of hia son, and the crowd was forced to give in. Justice Hennessey, and Dickson street, the politicians clerk, R. J In Memory of O’Connell. ROME, May 15.—The fiftieth anniversary of the death of Daniel O'Connell was ob- served to-day by a requiem mass cele- brated at the Irish College. Bishop Keane, formerly rector of the Catholic Univer- sity at Washington, and now bishop aa- sistant to the Pontifical throne, delivered an ora Craig | The South African Committee has nearly. demanded | Under | REAL ESTATE MEN ARE INTERESTED. STATE LEAGUE OF BUILDING AS- SOCIATIONS’ CONVENTION. WILL MEET AT CARTHAGE. Matters of Importance to Investors Will Be Discussed by Promi- nent Experts. Preparations for the coming Building As- sociation Convention of the State League are about completed. The meeting will be held at Carthage, Mo., on May 25 and 26, and wiil be participated in by delegates from the 4d fferent building associations throughout the State. This, the sixth annual meeting of the league, promises to be the largest, in point of attendance and importance, in the his- tory of the organization. The meeting will be held in the C'!rcuit Court room of the Carthage Court-house. A large delegation, consisting of fifty or more prominent secretaries and officers of building associations, will go from St. Louls. Among the delegation will be A. A. B. Woer- ~~. we mites Chas. *, Berg- D. J. Hayden, E. A. Henry Fal!rback, ; lister and others. The party will leave special buffet sleepers on the evening of May 24, arriving at Carthage at 8:15 o'clock next morning. A number of capitalists and others interested in the mines of Southwest Missouri will also attend, as guests of the convention. \ Upon concluding their business at Car- thage, the delegates will become the guests of the Carthage Commercial Club, which will give them a ride over the electric line for an afternoon trip among the mines, and to the cities of Carterville, Webb City and Joplin, at which Iatter place they will be tendered a banquet, returning at night, a round trip of thirty-two miles. This road, which extends to the city of Galena, Kan., is the longest continuous electric line in the country. Under the new law which was passed by the Legislature last winter upon the rec- ommendation of the State League, creating a spearate building and loan department, and which provides for rigid State inspec- tion and control of these institutions, in the same manner that national banks and in- surance companies are regulated, the pub- lic is beginning to regain confidence in these beneficent institutions, which hag hereto- fore somewhat been shaken by the numer- ous wild cat and mismanaged concerns which caught the unwary investor and poor working man, perverting the well-tried building association idea to base uses of de- signing promoters, A number of new asso- ciations have recently formed and a number are about to issue new series, in some of which all stock has been subscribed before the meetings, showing that confidence in building associations is now fully restored. Among the many matters that will be taken up and discussed at the convention will be a simple plan for “uniform state- ment,’’ to be passed upon and recom- mended to the State Department, so that he who runs may read, and at a glance learn the financial standing and earnings of an association before trusting his sav- ings to it. , A committee will also be appointed to draft desired amendments to the present building association laws of the State, to be passed upon by the League at its next annual meeting, and then presented in per- fect form to the State Legislature two years hence. The advisability of issuing paid up stock to stockholders who for any reason may be unable to meet their monthly payments, instead of allowing them to withdraw their previous payment on thirty days’ written notice as under the present law, will also be taken up and discussed. It is held by many that the purposes of the withdrawing stockhmder by such a method would be best subserved, enabling him at once to dispose of his stock at a premium, instead of waiting his turn until 50 per cent of the collections of the asso- Ciation are enough to pay his demands. Money that has been paid in will thus keep on earn.ng a profit for the association, whether in time of panic or not, while the paid up certificates of the withdrawing stockholder would become securities in the market, which at all times would command a& premium, according to the financial Standing and earnings of each individual association. Under the present methods and laws an association, which may be earning hand- some profits for its stockholders, may have a run of withdrawals and from a paying institution become aé_ crippled concern, obliged to wind up its affairs. Many other matters of moment will be taken up and discussed and numerous pa- pers on itmportant subjects will be read. The present officers of the league are P. G. Stafford of Sedalia, president; Charles J. Dunnerman; St. Louis, vice-president; W. S. Goodrich of Cameron, treasurer, an P. H. Pierce of St. Louis, secretary. «Its Executive Committee consists of J. W. sergfeld, chairman, St. Louis; J. A. Glan- don, Mexico; Boyd Dudley, Gallatin; G. W. Davis, St. Louis; F. A. H. Garlichs, St. Jo- seph; R. F. Kilgen, St. Louis; 8. P. Allen, Cameron. AFTER THE FRISCO ROAD. Kansas Midland Bondholders Ask an Accounting. Bondholders of the Kansas Midland Rall- way have asked through the road's re- ceiver, A. L. Wolff, that the St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co. account for $43,031.68. According to the petition filed in the United States Circuit Court yesterday by Mr. Wolff the Frisco leased the Kansas Midland for a term of years ending 1894. The lessees agreed to pay 2 per cent of the gross earnings as rental and an additional 1 per cent of earnings for every $100,000 of the mortgage bonds. It is alleged that the 3522,600 thus col- lected was turned back to the Frisco man- agement for improvements, extension of property, ete., and that $43,031.68 was not used for the purpose designated. The court is asked to order it restored. E. Gunn, (.. Herman, BIDDLE STREET COURT. eee te Residents of Stoddard Addition Exer- cised Over the Proposed Removal. The latest from the city fathers is that Judge Stevenson and his Second District Police Court will be found at the corner of Jefferson avenue and Dayton street after June 1. The citizens of that vicinity, who have protested from the time the removal! was first discussed, are distressed at the outcome and say suspicious characters are already invading the neighborhood. “Tt had a talk with Mr. Sturgeon,” gsa'd ex-Delegate W. H. O’Brien, “and he prom. ised me the streets would be kept free from loafers. He said the city had decided on the move and that Mayor Ziegenhein had signed the removal papers.” Delegate Sweeny, who has been the friend of those who wanted the court retained at Broadway and Biddle street, thinks there is yet a fighting chance, and says he has not given up hope. BURLINGTON’S GOOD THING. Their Insurance Association Indemni- fies Them Against Damage Suits. State Insurance Commissioner Orear’s at- tention has been called to the Burlington Voluntary Insurance Association. The or- ganization is a part of the Burlington Raii- | road system, and the employes say it is a ‘ or the company. ee feature of this insurance com- pany is that in case of death or accident in the line of duty the beneficiaries have to elect whether they will accept their insur- ance and waive their right of action for damages or hold to their right of action and ‘aive their insurance. ae oy he many objections the men find is that the monthly assessments paid into the association prevent them from joining outside fraternal organizations. State Actuary Harvey says the papers in the case have been submitted to the Attorney-General for a legal opinion. JULY SHADED ’ OFF A TRIFLE. WEEK’S WHEAT MARKET WAS NERVOUS AND FLABBY. CASH MARKET IS __ DULL. Sentiment Is Unfavorable Towards Dealing in No. 2 Spring Futures The Week in Cereals. > The wheat market has been fairly active, but there was a scarcity of outeide orders during the week. Trading was principally by professionals, The sentiment during the early week was decidedly ‘‘bullish.” Trade generally was inclined toward the “long side, but the news was mostly a rehash and fluctuations were frequent. As predicted last week the Government report was not as bullish as was antici- were nervous and unsettled and at times showed remarkable strength. The traders with their usual mercurial temperament were confidently predicting 9 cent wheat and did succeed in running July wheat up to 80%@80% cents, 2% cents higher than the close a week ago, but too many of them became bullish and as usual, when the market becomes “lop sided,” there was a heavy break which sent July wheat down to 77% cents. Saturday there was a slight rally and closed 77% cents, 24% cents down from the top and only a shade better than it closed a week ago. This verifies the pre- dictions made in this column last week. August wheat closed at a net loss for the week of %c and May at a net loss of lc. Cash wheat has gradually declined, and buyers are becoming more indifferent dally. Samples sold Saturday fully 2c lower than a week ago, and buyers were scarce. The spread between Chicago and St. Louis on July wheat narrowed down from 6c to 34c, but {s now Sc. The undertone was decidedly weak on Saturday and traders are looking for lower prices Monday. especially from the South and Southwest, and even in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri there has been a wonderful improvement noted. California has suXfered to some ex- tent from the lack of moisture, but in Ore- most perfect. In Europe, France and the .United Kingdom continue discouraging, but from all other sections the reports are unusually favorable. Speculat- ors are keeping their eyes on the HBastern situation, and the .condition of affairs in South Africa is causing some little uneasi- ness, but the effect of this is more than off- set by the threatened complications in re- gard to Spain and Cuba. Local receipts and receipts at primary points continue heavy, ~~ the export clearances are disappoint- ng. The flour trade is in a slightly ‘better condition than it was a week ago, but prices are unchanged. There is better in- quiry from Southern points and business is slowly improving. The output of flour from the mills of St. Louis and vicinity for the past week was 35,900 bbis, as compared with 35,300 bbls the previous week and 39,400 bbls for the corre- sponding week a year ago. The corn market is in good condition, and while the uncertainty in regard to the condition of the corn in restricting the trading in futures to some extent, the cash demand continues unusual- ly good and choice corn has been advanc- ing steadily and sells readily at fancy prices, but low grades are not wanted at consumption. the same price it did a week but samples were higher. Oats have becn comparatively steady throughout the entire week, but speculation is almost at .a standstill. Receipts have been unusually heavy, but were readily taken by the local trade. ago, A new factor now appears on the specu- lative horizon which threatens to upset the calculations of the wiseacres an traders completely at sea, The recent change made in the rules of the Chicago Board of Trade, which debars traders from deliver.ng No. 2 spring wheat on contracts has developed a strong feel- ing both in St. Louis and Chicago in favor of establishing speculative trading in No. 2 spring wheat for future delivery, and it is impossible to foretell just how popular this sort of trading will become. For this reason traders are not able to determ’ne what the effect upon the market will be. Chicago is essentially a spring wheat market, and it is reasonable to suppose that the movement will prove popular there, but as St. Louis is the logical No. 2 red winter wheat market, unless there is an unusally short crop of this wheat, it is not likely large enough proportions to materially affect the prices of No. red winter wheat. It is true that trading in spring wheat op- tions would tend to broaden our market, but St. Louis millers are not as yet users of spring wheat to any great extent and in endeavoring to attract shipments of epring wheat it will be necessary to make some arrangements for disposing of this wheat which may be attracted to our mar- ket. There’s the rub. Chicago now has the spring wheat trade and the prestige. In order to divert busi- ness from there we will have to offer in- ducements to purchaeers either in the way of lower prices or better shipping facili- ties. Just now freight rates from the spring wheat belt are in favor of Chicago and her shipping facilities are better than ours. so it is difficult to see how we can hope to take her trade in this wheat away, unless she is willing. ‘ in this market The proposition fo change the rules so as on No. 2 red Winter wheat contracts is as absurd as it is pesnicious, as St. Louls has hardly recovered from the flamage to her wheat trade which was inflicted by the No 2 hard winter wheat on contracts, and it would be suicide to try another experiment in the same direction. forged to the front after the repeal of this obnoxious rule, and for once determined to follow in the wake of St. Louis so she changed her rules accordingly. She is apt to discover, however, that while the ultimate effect will no doubt prove beneficial, the immediate effect ig more ant to be disastrous on account of the disturb- ance which it will cause in the grain trade. Chat From ’Charige. There will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Merchants’ Bx. change Monday afternoon to transact un- finished business left over from the last meeting. The question of the abolishing of the grades on flour will probably be de- cided. plimentary excursion and banquet to the visiting delegates to the annual conven- tion of the Winter Wheat Millers’ League Thursday afternoon. The delegates wi}] visit the exchange in the morning, and ar. ter the close they will be taken along the river front of the city on the steamer City of Providence. Some miscreant not only persists in mutilating the newspaper files of the ex. change, but last week abstracted whole pa- pers from the files, to the great annoyance of members who wished to refer to them. Traffic Commissioner Vanlandingham on Saturday received word from airman Bianchard that the proposed advance in pectenger tates on fast trains between gr ouls and New York has been post poned until Nov, 30, which practica’ly Means thar it will not become effective at all. This quite a victory for St. Léuls., Mr. Vaniandingham is the proud of a unique eiver-mounted blotting which was presented to him by the of the Kansas C'ty Press. James McGee of the W. L. Green Commission Co., who was able to be on the floor a week ago, was taken with a relapas and is now confined to his | be pated by the trade, but the markets abroad | pad | ‘BR i | Crop reports are growing more favorable, gon and Washington the conditions are al- | advices from! the elevators is | any price except in a limited way for home, | Pigeovs, July corn closed just about where it did | a week ago, and September also closed at | ON THE STREET. (The t-D tch quotations are for lots In first bands, Feet ccuerwiee quoted. Orders are filled and are higher.) with choice goods vAC - APPLES— Receipts ——; shipments, 179 bu. Bald- wins, Bea Da . $1.50q2.25; fruit, : Willowt ing to ery. 3,730 boxes; shipments, 2,. 935 nd unchanged. Califor- pia seedlings, $2 iterranean (sweet), $3@ 8.25; grape fruit per box. LEMONS—Market steady. Receipts, 75 boxes; shipments, 159 boxes. Messina and ©, $1.50 box for poor; §2 per for choice, to for fancy. P NANAS—Receipts, 15 cars; shi nts. 8 cars. On po ey Medium bunches, TSc@$i: choice large, Boog PLES—Floridas, $3.25@3.75 per half “*OOCOANUTS-—Selling at $34 per “1,000. On or- de $3.75 per 1.4. "RBERRIES—Heavier receipts; ces are STRAWBERR x peanesmes, Fi'ssaa"s entucky, -75@2.25; Southern issouri, fancy, $2.50@2.75; Lutesville, $2.25@ a KLIFORNIA CHERRIES—Dull at $2 per 10-Ib 24.4 sae c; sun-dried quer.ers, — oi. inferior to fair, 14@2c. ia ge a nd 5,400 bu _POTATOES—Receipts, bls a . ° diavanate, 770 bbls and 630 bu. Market firmer. Early Obio, 21@23c; Burbank, 26@20c; rural, 24@ 26e per bu; lowa, 18@20c; ny - rose, 20@22¢; Hebron and Peerless, 24@25c per bu. Home-grown low as 18c. : ** SWEET POTATOFS—Horme-grown on orders: Yellow Nansemond, Strep were red do, $1.75; muda, $1.50. Consign ots. . BNEW Oh loNe—hece pts, ——;. shipments, 411 sacks and 770 bu; selling at $1.60 per bbi; $1@ .60 per sk. ‘ TU NIPS—15@200 per doz bunches for new; $1 r bbl for old. RUTABAGAS—Dull. Northern bulk, 22c per bu delivered. Un orders, $1 per bbl. CABBAGE—Receipts, 7 cars; shipments, 10 cars. Market weak and lower ~ $1@1.25 per small crate and $1.50@2 for large crates. CAULIFLOWER—$1.50@2 per bu box, EGG PLANT—$1.75@2 per crate. ASPARAGUS—Pint bunches, $1.25 per doz; band bunches, 75c; home-grown, small, 85c per doz. GREEN PEPPERKS—$2@2.50 per bu crate. CUCUMBERS—Dull at 20@50c per doz; small and yellow, neglected; bushel boxes, BEETS—choice or vurders, $1.2 new, 10@35e cy dos — some poor stoc sold as low as per : CARROTS ~ o's Souther on orders, 25@85c per doz ounches; $1.20 per bi. PARSNIPS—Home-grown, choice washed, on or- ders, $1.25 per bbl. HORSERADISH—Home-grown, cn orders, $3 per bl. SAUERKRAUT—Choice new city hand-made from first hands at $2.25 per %-bbi and $3.75 per bb]. On orders higher. Receipts. —~— pkgs; ship- ments, 44 pkgs. TOMATOES—Express receipts, choice; poor as low as $1@1.50 per Receipts, ——; shipments, 442. NEW POTATOES—More plentiful; selling at $2.50@2.75 per bbl for Louisiana white to §2@2.25 for red; $1.50 per sack. STRING BEANS—Weak and lower; $1@1.25 per bushel. LETTUCE—$2 per bbl for home-grown. GREEN PEAS—Bushel boxes, $1@1.10; %-bu baskets, 45c; 1-3 bu, 35c. RHUBARB—10@18e per Gozen bunches for home- own. oP ARSLEY—25 Oc per dozen bunches. SPINACH—Dull at 20@40c per bu. LEEKS -15@20c per dos bunches. KALE—90c@$1.25 per bbl; home-grown 60c per u. SQUASH—$1@1.10 per bu. BUTTER AND CHEES®. BUTTER —Steady. CREAMERY. 50 for 6-basket crate. 13 RUTTER—Chbelce, =*¢@Te: GREASE BUTTER-—Avcrage receipts. , CHEESE—Quiet. Wisconsin—Full cream, twins, l1\%c; singles, 11%c; Y. A., 12c; Southern Wis- eonsin and Ilinots— Twins, 8%c; singles, 9c; Y. A., 94oc: skims, 6@7\%c; brick. from G64gc for poor to 9c for choice; Swiss. 11@12c. EGGS. Receipts, 8,856 cases; shipments, 2,162 cases. Fair receipts; moderate demand. Market weak at Sc, with sales at that for near-by receipts. Goose cggs not wanted; duck eggs, 9c per dozen. POULTRY, GAME AND VEALS. LIVE POULTRY—Receipts, 488 coops; shipments, 828 coops. Springs are in fair demani, but hens, ete., dull and nominal. Quotations: Chickens slow; hens, 6¢ for straight lots; roost- ers, 8G3%4c. Ducks, 7c per Ib. Geese, 8@)4c per Ib, 9 Turkeys selling at 6e per Ib for average receipts. $1 per doz. Spring chickens steady at from 19@20c per Ib. DRESSED POULTRY—Receipta, 47,425 Ibs; ship- ments, 64,420 lbs. Season over and country dressed not wanted. GAME—Market dull. Snipe, $1.2% doz; frogs dull at 35c@$1 per doz; sand pipers, 25c VEALS—Market steady. Receipts es mand fair. Quotations: Choice, 6c; A and de- rge and | poor, 3444. leave | that trading in spring wheat will grow to. to allow the delivery of No. 2 spring wheat | Chicago traders saw how quickly St. Louls | What was good | for St. Louis {s not good for Chicago, and | ' 7Oc: half bbls, @0c LAMBS—Spring lambs dull at 44@6%r. WHISKY. Market steady on a basis of $1.19 for distillers’ finished goods. HIDES, PcLTS, FEATHERS, TALLOW, ETC. HIDES—Quilet. Green salted, Greensalted, Dry Flint, Southern Dry flint, mative .......... oobessoous Dry salted Glne stock, green and dry On selections— Green salted No. Green salted, No. J Dry salted. N Dry salted, } Dry flint, N > > and part cured 4c less. SHEFPSKINS—Dull. Green ealted, long-wooled, 6O@S0c each: dry. 25@™"%e;: «mallet sizes and lamba, 15450c: shearlings. green. 5@i5e: dry, worthless, fallen pelts, Wee per lb, according to quality and condition. DEERSKINS, ETC.—Deerskina quotable at 16¢ per Ib for prime: damaged, half price; antelope, 10c: goatskina, 10@20¢ each. FEATHERS—Quiet. Prime white emall sacks, S9c; large sacks, 37c: quilly, 82c;: white. old, 81@88c: X, we. ? 18@20c; XXX. 12@14e: NXXKX. Se; tare, %@10e ’ Chicken—-Dry picked, 2%c. Duck—Dark, ; white, 28¢. Turkey—Tall, clear. 16¢: wing, 7c; wing and tail mixed, 10c; wing and pointers, 6c: pointers, 3c. GREASE—Brown, 2c: yellow, 2c; white, 8e. REFSWAX—Prime, steady at 24c. TALT.OW—Country tallow—No. 1. 8%e: No, 2, 2%4c. Cake out of season. Choice packers, 8c. WOOL. Market dull. Missouri, Illinole, ete.— Average receipts Straight combing Light fine Heavy fine Slightly burry Hard burry 500 tee6e besese 9 Southera hard. BUFTP .cccccccecccceces Northern and Western— Bright and medium.... Medtum erereeeeees eeeeeeeer 8600ebeeeec Ee Fine mediam ... live geese. eeeee eee eee eens Medium Medium, rine Fine, 6 months Sandy and beavy Tuh-washed— MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS. RAGS. OLD ROPE AND RURBER—Rags, 69Q 65c per 100 Ibs. Old rone—No. 1, $1; No. za. : Old rubber, arcties ont, #2. . oe COOPERAGE—Flour hhis—Round heons, 28¢: flat hoops, 25¢; half bbls. 20c; meal bbls. 22¢: produce bbls, 19¢; lard tea. O2%4c; half tes, 80c; pork bbls, | J0@i7TSe E. aide The St. Louis millers will give a com. is , SALT-—Domestic, 7T5@80c per bh! this side and SORGHUM—Dnull. Quotable a. 10020 per gal, accent te goanty. DRIF AS—(ireen jobbirg at T0e per bu; ores wes . “¢" an ned, 1481% CANUTS—In fair request. ; 1%e Ib; white, 242%, _ HEMP—Missouri, undressed. 8704280 per ton. RAGGING— On orders (large lots lesa): © per -D: 2-Ib, Gige: 2%-ID. 6Xc: fron tes. HONE Y—Extracted. in cana, ' choice white k, 7@Be EMPTY BARRELS—Coal of). gasoline and try ntine, 90c; vinegar, SOc; Dh. ofl, 40c: lar?’ al, c; Iinseed ofl, G5c: do %-bbis, 40c; engar, 12%; whisky. @0c; do \%-Dbis. SOc; wine, 8c; saverkraut Zhe; pickle, 40c; molasses, Sic; lard tes. 40; Broken ataves of beads, 25c¢ off. with 2c discount for each mies'n¢e Deo. BROOM CORN—Slow, enchanged. Quote as fol- lows: New stock at $204225 per ton for common to $30@35 for choice to 850 for fancy. WHITE BEANS—Steady Country sell at 40@ (Sc per ba: weerlly less. Eastern hand-picked me- — jobbing at SO@Shc; pea beans at G5@7T0c; ‘aa ns, , ; COOPERSTU bis 00; country, $5.00; halt bigber; cotled elm (6-foot . 00G6.00;. iard tea, 0a comb, 00; half .00@ 3.50: tes, $22; kegs. is 6.00. Heading—Flour bbdis, © per set. MOSS—Gray, 1 1%c: nd brown mixed, : blank Ba id ~ 2 : bleck, a ac ean tty. Machine-picked—XX, de; XXX, pe mem + 10; skinny, junk. SCRAP IRON AND METAI—Irco— ber 100 lbs; heavy cast steel and ‘local, BONES ones ce bieached, $11@12 ertiy } “hoice , ton: blea f' Gouchter A Union Trust OF 8ST. Louis. Capita! ONE MILLION DOLLARS ru! Pala Offices Union Trust Buliding. A GENERAL TRUST BUSINESS TRANSACTED. - First deeds of trust Tities te real estate amount from $1.00 and upward. from $2,000 and over. furnished. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES GEO. A. MADILL, President. THE WAYE IS NOW IN SIGHT. BUSINESS CONDITIONS VERY LOOK FAVORABLE NOW. WESTERN CROPS ALL RIGHT. Because There Is Little Speculation It Does Not Prove There Is Depression, Special to the Post-Dispatch. . NEW YORK, May 15.—The Commercial Advertiser says.” The experience of the last two weeks suf- fices to prove clearly that the United States is not under any obligation to pay a very large amount into the financial clearing house at the moment. Exports of gold in the period have averaged only about $2,500,- 000 a week, with no indication of any marked increase as yet In the demand for remit- tances. While it is true that recent im- portations of dry goods and other merchan- dise have been on a very large scale, it is also true that a very large proportion of sugar and wool brought in has been paid for. Sugar importers have been the main- stay of the exchange market for weeks in this city, as the wool importers have been in Boston. : There is, in the language of the street, no “snap” to the gold movement. The movement now seems very languid, cOm- pared with former movements. The ab- sence of the large and pressing invisible balance of trade against us, resulting from the movements of capital, robs the gold ex- port situation of most of its terrors. If the movement Is only going to be at the rate of about three millions a week, it is very evident that, with nearly $150,000,000 of net gold in the Treasury and the spring wheat already above ground, there ig not much cause for alarm, Hence the security markets show a kind of sullen strength, in the face of the latest Cuban scare that is rather notable. The room traders alternately bid and offer stock, making fluctuations that are rarely more than moderate fractions, but the ownere of stocks do not show the least anxiety to sell. It is only fair to say at the same time that nobody seems very anxious to buy very heavily for investment. Men whose businees it is to inform them- selves accurately as regards the condition of large sections of country, say that this year the West has better prospects than for a long time. No one has 60 much need of accurate information regarding the con- ditton of crops and business as has the head of a large railroad system. Western rail- road men this year are congratulating themselves on the outlook. The whole country has been moistened almost to the point of saturation by the heavy winter snows and in spite of this there has been no delay in the spring seeding and the damage to fall sown crops has been mainly It is hard to see how there can be much damage from drought this year, and drought is the greatest danger to the spring sown crops. It looks as if the country is going to have & good crop year. Thanks to the remarka- ble advance that has taken place in the art of agriculture in the last ten years, pres- ent prices mean a far greater profit than they would have ten years ago. It is not hard to see why farmers in the West should feel very hopeful of the future. People in almost every line of business, however, are suffering, from very much the same condition of mind. They do not, or will not, realize that profit depends at least as much upon cost as upon price, and that cost of production is being gteadily lessened. The plain fact is that the country ig far from being in a depressed condition: and that on the contrary it has already scored an appreciable recovery from panic condi- tions. That there is no speculation in bust- ness at present does not prove that there Is depression. Speculation will come in time, probably as soon as the surface obstruc- tions, such, for example, ag the tariff, have been removed. Meantime the foundations of legitimate trade are being steadily built up, and on an unusually massive basis. THE POST’S REVIEW. A Very Good Spirit Prevails Despite Cuban Rumors. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—The Evening Post says: To-day’s sluggish security market merely reflected the dislike of surface spec- ulators to holding stocks in any quantity until they learn the truth as to the admin- istration’s attitude toward Cuba. The sales were small, but support as usual was slack, and prices, therefore, sank to a fractionally lower level. In the last five minutes there was a rather general recovery in sugar stock particularly, some speculators hur- riedly bought back their shorts. In view of pending uncertainties this, too, excited lit- tle surprise. The only stock in which any activity developed was Chicago Gas, which broke more than two points. Discussion of this stock's vagaries on the market once more is becoming what it has been on many yrevious occasions, a tedious and annoying ore. The weekly bank statement reflected only the heavy currency receipts from the in- terior, offset by the half million gold ex- port withdrawal early in the week. The two and a quarter million gold withdrawn for this morning’s foreign steamer- does not figure in the compilation. Western Stock Market. NEW YORK, May 15.—The following were the closing quotations on Western stocks to- jay: Atchison 1 LIN, » 4 N. in anesdad 37 Adams Express..148 (Ont. & West..... 18% A. & T. H 60 Oregon Nav...... 10 P.. D. . Can. Southern... 46%! ittsburg & {Pullman Palace..157 Readin R. G. 72%; do pfd .. 1%. Rock Is & ere ee eeeen ee 18 ot A receccceee 19% a RB. & Q iow an Chicago Gas.... : land. ..... oh —- Pia eee m ‘ do pfd eeveere *“eeeeee 1344 oo. ao St. P. & O...cc.., Be Cotton O') Cert.. 10 | do pfd.......... +18 { 14%4/\Bouthern Pacific.. im 148 Sugar Refinery... pfd. 38% Tenn. C. & fT... 11%/Texas Pacific — es eee ae me Interest allowed on deposits tn any On Teal estate for sale in any amount and a>stracts and certificates In AN Sizes FOR RENT, WM. TAUSSIG, Vice-Pres. C. TOMPKINS. Treazerer. SPECIAL LEASED WIRES, We also execute orders jn gotiate loans on collateral — tad Erie ii ee do pfd ‘ ._L, pfd... & Hocking Valley... 1] Illinois Central... St. P. & pf Lake Shore.,......162 iGen. 23 "l Linseed, Colo, FP. eee e8e bf Roa Ogg gS bane ue Man. Con......... S44 'T. 4 ce 7 a i d ‘e y&ee Mich. Central.... 95 [A at pfa.... Missouri Pactfic. 12%| Rubber Mobile & Ohilo....; p | "tee eee ee eee 65 do pfd Nash, & Chatt.. 6 |Am. Bpirita N. J. Central.... 7%) do pfd............ W., fd. . ay A. T. & N, p ** Co N. American Co. 3% )C. C. Co.....ceccccs Northern Pacific. 12 Leather, ti -.- 85%' Cotton of, 96 os IGP Cn. Pa i d....c.ccoodl 10, R. a M. pea. Northwestern 103% Southern .......... do pfd 4 do PER asscescciis N. Y¥. Central.... 3% New York Bank Statement. NEW YORK, May 15.—The weekly bank statement shows the following Reserve, increase.... i ee Loans, INCT@ASE.......6 «ove phones Specie, IMCTO@ASE,......+. ** eeteeeeeeeere Legal tenders, IMCT@MSE.....cc.cccceeee Deposits, imcrease@............ Circulation, decrease, : The banks now hol 490,500 in the requirements of the 2% per cent Foreign Finance, LONDON, May 14.—Closing—Consols for money 113%; do for the account 113 1-16; Canada Pacific ; 6, 3 Ist pfd., 2%; Tilinois ; M can, ordinary 19; St. Paul common, ; New York Central, 101%; Pennsylvan 3 Reading, 9%; Mexican Central, new fours, 70%; Atchison, 10%; L. & N., 4. Bar silver Steady, 28 1-l6d per ounce. Money % per cent. The rate of discount in the o mar. ket for short bills 15-16 per cent. © rate of discount in the open market for three months’ bills, 1 poe eer American securi- ties declined some **e eer eeeee ** 20%: Group 4, te a iy = 197; ee si ee eet sugar ; Aug PARI. May ih p. m.—Three rentes, 106f 32c for the account. on London, 2f lic for checks, BPRLIN, May 15.—Exchange on London eight days’ sight, 20 marks 3 pfgs. Exports and Imports. NPW YORK, May 15.—The exports of specie from the port of New York for the week amounted to $2,860,150 In gold gue te - 000 In silver. Imports were: Gold, 644; silver, $64,465; dry goods, $3,207,166; general meschandise, $8,761,529. COTTON. LOCAL MAREET—Fieni. unchanged. No ytations: rdinary, . ; 166 "low middiing, 7 38-16c; middling, T 7-104 7 11-16¢c; mi ling fair, 8 es Ke and stains %c below white. : WAREHOUSE STATEMENT TO-DAY. Net receipts Net receipts to-day eevee eveeeeee 74 since Sept. 1......106,160 to-day since Sept. 1... .522,316 S25 1 Sept. 92,587 on pane Snot aulet and & re EW YORK— quiet firm; 1- midline. Tye; pa eal closed steady. Closing H Friday. T May sovvccssoesend une eeeeeeeeeaeeeer . a MP RETIAAS 44 ~ $3 A September .....+.7.08 ta] 8S i October seeeteeeeeer ’ Sb eae paaeanae . and Jan., Feb. and March, DEFENDING HIMSELF. Aaron Decker, an Illinois Farmer, Shoots a Negro Hand. Special ta the Post-Dispatch. HANNIBAL, Mo., May 15.—Aaron Decker, foreman on the Stillwell farm, near Shep- ard, Ill, fatally shot Floy Russell, a nesre farm-hand, whom he had reprimanded and who assaulted him with a club for his pains The negro had the reputation of belag ¢ very bad man. MEDICAL. 8 48-644. “ * The 2% ae 4 oer 7
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A Ce I an ete op PORN aNe oy Spanien htn tetas se) se ST NR RReD REP enna oe tt - = ‘Seep Savin. Ye ot BA A FRENCHMAN'S VIEW OF A REPORTER. A PARIS JOURNALIST WRITES INTERESTINGLY OF THE GREAT AMERICAN INTERVIEWER. No one will dispute the fact that* the newspaper is one of the most important factors of modern life. Furthermore, a newspaper without live news is a matter of impossibility, an anomaly; and news is only obtainable through a certain class of journalists who are called the reporters. The question is often asked: “What is a reporter?” The easiest way to answer would be to interview a reporter on the sub- ject; that is, it would seem the proper thing to do. Unfortunately, the reporter inter- views others, but would not consent to sub- mit to an interview. If he should, he would cease “de facto’’ to be a reporter. There remains the city editor, who has been a re- porter himself, in all probability. But this gentleman is always so busy that he has not even the time to grind his scissors, 01 sharpen his blue pencil. It would be less difficult to obtain information from the Grand Mogul or the Emperor of China. The city editor has no dogs to chase the bores, but he possesses a look which is worth a whole pack of hounds. He can fire @ poet who brings him a manuscript through a fifth-story window with a single glare of his dreadful eyes. This is so well-known that the religious editor is always by his side, as well as the pugilistic writer, to pre- vent a calamity. Without joking, the reporter is every- where, and yet no one has an accurate knowledge of his business. He has written millions and millions of lines which have found their way through thousands of books, dictionaries, encyclopedias and _ the like, and no specific mention is made of him. Webster, or rather the gentlemen who pub- lish Webster, say that the reporter is a *‘*man” who reports proceedings, decisions, legislative debates or news. ‘That is very Vague, and, besides, the woman reporter is omitted. A diligent search through the va- rious encyclopaedias demonstrates that the real reporter is nowhere to be found. The -Wncyclopedia Britannica is as mute on the subject as the “Grande Encyclopedie Uni- verselle du XIX. Siecle.’’ That the literary publications have noth- ing or very little to say in regard to the re- porter is not astonishing, but what is be- ond comprehension is the calculated si- ence of the writers on natural science. It is very smart ‘to allege that the reporter has some family ttes with Saphira and An- anias, but the very mtimation is a base and infamous one. If any one is guilty it is the typesetter, the proof reader and occasionally the revolving press. The present article, being intended to Berve as a document to be consulted by the encyclopedists of the future, it is neces- Bary to proceed in order. To begin with, one cannot be made a real reporter; he has to be born one. Further- more the reporter is essentially an American product; his ancestry cannot be traced ac- curately. He came to life with modern or rather American journalism. Therefore, if his name should ever figure in a nomen- clature the name “‘Americanus Scribblerus”’ vould be appropriate. Unlike other jour- nalists, the reporter is gifted with ubiquity. He is here, there and everywhere at the same time. He never goes to sleep—that is; if he attempts to take a well-earned rest it is always with an eye open like the French gendarme. A man breaks a leg or beats his wife, a big fire starts in the suburbs, a murder is committed—the re- orter is there before anyone else. The ire Department and the police wagon are not to be considered when it comes to lightning travel. The balloon has no secrets from him, and he is as liable to equeeze an interview from the Pope as to make a trip around the world in seventy- two or less days. Money, or the talk of it, is no worry to im. Wo-morrow will take care of ifself. f he cannot smoke his favorite brand of cigarettes, he will smoke Havana cigars, or wear off—that’s all. What he does not now is not worth knowing. Literature and ecience are like A B C’s to him. He can deliver a sermon, amputate a leg, defend a criminal before a jury, jump from the Brooklyn bridge or command a warship. But his forte is the ferretting out of mur- derers, who, without his timely interfer- ence, would escape most of the time. The word “impossible’’ does not exist for him any more than it did for the great Napoleon, His paper tells him to look after the progress of civilization in Saturn or Mars; he follows instructions to the let- ter, and writes two columns on the subject without blushing. But for him the man in the moon would not have been found. He has not discovered the Roentgen rays, sim- ply because he did not need them. His genius is above such paltry affairs; and the luminous X rays which escape from his cerebrum enable him to read as an open book the innermost thoughts concealed in the human anatomy. Some people say that he has no conscience. This is a bare falsehood: he has more con- sciences than his accusers. He will give for instance, his last nickel to a poor devi in want, even if he has to square it up with the Philistine, lick a ruffian who is obnox- jous, and fight for morality as well as the best ordained preacher. He goes to church also. Not a sermon is delvered without reporter being present. The congregation may be absent, but he is there all the same, d, and his sermon in writing the thousands who -have —=y h lums. But s . aes it wake? This is in his line of duty. In St. Louis the reporters are as - well represented as anywhere else. Their char- acteristics and ‘habits are the same @s of other reporters in the United States. This is readily understood if one realizes that the reporter is aqventeny cosmopolitan, Je is at home everywhere, ' If he is sent by his paper to the seat of war in any country in the wor 4d, he will assert himself from the start. His business is to gather news, and news he will gather in spite of all obstacles. He will write his copy on a Battle field with the eamne equa- nimity he would display at a meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association. If he works on a salary, one may be assured that it is well earned and spent without book-keeping. He is a poor practi- eal mathematician, as @ rule, although he is well up in astronomy and can furnish the scientists with valuable information on social and political economy. On the other hand, if he is a space-writer, he joins the Lazzaroni Club, and American institution established for the benefit of the reporters who are compelled £0 rely on their ingenuity to discover news without waiting, like Micawber, for something to turn up. The Italian lazzaroni never knows from whence will come his next morsel to eat; his namesake of the press waits likewise for the next bit of news, hence the idea of the Lazzaroni Club, which originated in the fertile brain of a bright gatherer of news. The American reporter has found émita- tors in foreign. countries. “‘Imitaters”’ is a pretentious word, as the American reporter is inimitable, He is a product of the soil; he belongs to the country of the free. His Par- isian confrere tries to follow in his foot- steps, but cannot even sharpen a pencil, and therefore writes his copy with pen and ink. This insignificant detail alone is suffi- cient proof that the newspapers of Paris have reporters. Ten years ago the Figaro secured by accident the services of a genu- ine one. He came from no one knew where, and disappeared as all reporters do. For this is an undisputed truth, that the Ameri- ean reporter is seldom buried in his official eapacity. He may die at his post of duty, but 4s more likely to vanish, God knows where. KARL MELITS. LOVE-SICK SNAKES. The Male Lora Will Die If Deprived of Its Mate. G. R. O'Reilly of New York, says the Sun, excited surprise and a good deal of merri- ment at the annua] meeting of the Linnaen Society last night in the ,library of. the American Museum of Nai@ral History by making the statement in all seriousness that a snake can become 10 love-sick that it will pine away and die. Mr. O’Reilly had a number of snakes with him, and he illustrated his description of the snake that dies of love with a good- sized speciment, which a young woman member of the society fondled and ex- amined with an intense interest that en- tirely upset the popular notion that all wom- en are afraid of snakes. Mr. O’Reilly talked entertainingly of a three week’s snake hunt he had in the Ori- noco delta, during which he came across his love-sick snake. It was a fine male specimen of the lora, eight feet long, with a brilliant green back, an orange body and bright golden eyes. He was in a very bad way, his backbone standing out in a ridge because of the emaciation of his gorgeous-hued body. “You will doubtless be surprised, ladies and gentlemen,” said the lecturer, “when I } 4A GREAT CARPET HOUSE. Kroeger & Linde’s Establishment the " Oldest in St. Louis. establishments in St. Louis, are prepared to handle every class of orders, from the cheapest to the most expensive. ee a ee 5 > firm. For many years they did business at 419 Franklin avenue, until five years ago more room was required, and they removed to 907 and 909 North Broadway. Five floors, aggregating over 82,000 square feet, ex- clusive of the basement, are given over to the display of a bewildering array of goods. The fifth floor is a work room for making tell you that it was love and love alone that | and fitting carpets. Expert workmen are em- produced this sad effect. Scientific snake hunters sometimes call the lora the cutler, because his backbone becomes so sharp and thin through pining for the loss of his lady- love. He will not eat, but enters upon a systematic course of self-starvation and in- consolable grief that causes him to pine away. “Quite as strange as the fatal wasting away of the male lora is the total indiffer- ence of his inamorita. She knows no love malady; her appetite continues excellent, and she goes about her daily life with su- preme freedom from the dire unhappiness that overtakes the handsome but luckless beau of her kind.’’ The lecture closed with a startling per- formance on the part of the large snake the woman member of the society had been fondling, which swallowed a live little gar- ter snake that lay on President Allen’s desk. “Don’t be alarmed,” said Mr. O'Reilly, when the garter snake had vanished. “That don’t hurt the little fellow much. He will come out again as lively as ever when I tickle the snake that swallowed him. Tick- ling is a thing that a snake can’t stand; in fact, it turns his stomach.’’ Historic Maltese Tapestry. In the Governor’s palace of Malta ten master pleces of tapestry have for some two centuries adorned the great hall. The English inherit them from the grand mas- ters of the illustrious order whom they directly succeed, and the tapestries were manufactured by the command of Don Antonio Perellos, a Spanish head of the once powerful brotherhood. Recently it was discovered that these priceless pro- ducts of the loom were rapidly perishing from neglect. None too soon the authorities took the matter in hand, and summoned from Paris the manager of the famous Gobelins manufactory, who will have them repaired under his own supervision. ing and cutting. One thousand five hun- dred yards of carpet can. be turned out @ ployed, with electrical apparatuses for sew- | [ day. On the fourth floor workmen are gaged in cutting and fitting draperies, cur- tains and window shades. In front are the ingrain carpets. “A is being made on the Congo Kroeger & Linde, one of the oldest carpet | Messrs, | vets, moquettes and Royal Wiltons. B. F, Kroeger and R. A, Linde compose the The second floor is given over to tapestry av, oe FF By ETS ano: | | ; great run and Columbian ains,”” said Mr. George S a ih Ay = is a wel 4 car- pe oven one ply. e desi are all copied from the richest Brussels.” On the third floor are the Axminster, vel- and fine body brussels, in which the firm is also furnished with private designs. On the first floor are the great variety of rugs and the extensive stock of the drapery department. The latter is In charge of L. M. Carson, ©The popular colors in draperies are the green and the Persian colors, A particularly attractive line of real lace goods is also show in this department. The establishment recently furnished one of the handsomest homes in Edwardsville, Il, throughout. Physical Characteristics of Herrmann Possessed by None of His Rivals. Nature designed Herrmann for the black art. He was not only a dexterous magician —incomparable among those in his profes- sion—but charmed his audiences by his graceful manner and the singular magnet- ism of his personality. Not only was he a magician, but a comedian of a high color. His success lay largely in the perfection of his skillas a manipulator. His hands were trained to a marvelous state cf responsive- ness, and he’ was primarily a juggler, de- ceiving the eye by diverting attention from the movements that might reveal the mys- tery, while he performed almost impossible feats with the hands and tingers. It was in the mastery of this simple work that his strength as a performer lay, although he elaborated them with paraphernalia and Stage effects. He was continually elabor- ating old tricks with new adaptations, Herrmann’s ability to handle cards was wonderful, says an exchange. Not only was he master of the ordinary tricks of causin cards to disappear and reappear; to fin acks concealed beneath vests, under hat ands, but he could distribute an entire deck of fifty-two cards all over a theater. This he did with such marvelous ac*uracy in Boston in 1886 or 1887 that a spiritualistic society made the feat a subject for discus- sion, and Herrmann was made an honorary member without his knowledge or consent. What he did was to throw from between thumb and forefinger a card and cause it to land on the rail of the top gallery. The | second card would fall within a few feet of NATURE FITTED HIM FOR MAGIC. it, and the third within a few feet of that, | and so on throughout the house unti] the en- tire pack had been distributed. It was claimed by the Spiritualists that this could not possibly have been accomplished with- out supernatural aid. By long practice Herrmann was able to tear a deck of ab two cards longitudinally in half, as straight as though cut with qa knife. He would take these rectangular halves and divide them into strips, using only his thumts and fore. fingers to do the work. Official Corruption in China, A. striking picture of the official corruption that prevails in China is afforded by some Ciplone reports submitted by the En- glish foreign office to the houses of parlia- ment at Westminister. Among other things it is shown that so great is the stealing that, were the imperial government to abolish the rice tribute from the provinces of Kingsu and Chekiang alone, it would effect an economy of more than $2,000,000, which is the sum that its collection now costs over and above the revenue that it yields, Perils of Celluloid. Miss Maud Parks of Lock Raven, Baltli- more County, Md., was sitting near a stove when a celluloid comb in her hair caught fire. Somebody present got a bucket of water and emptied it over her. Struck Pay Dirt. The owners of a Colorado sawmill started & well to supply water for their engine and =| 16, 189%, STANDA MATINEE AT 2. LITTL F 7 > “a D> =2 Extra Performances. TO-NIGHT ‘AT 8. f aan ( ORIGINAL )——— EGYP WITH THE — —_-a "7 % iz Pm + » Ta Fin > sae ~ . ae > vy a >? - a ¢ 2 rd ~S a > “(See ¥: 3 . u High-Class Vaudeville. OUR SUPERB ARRAY OF TALENT » Matinees } Billy Emerson, Ezra Kendall, The 4 Cohens, ' Chas. A. Loder, } Prince Kokin, } Lawrence and Harrington, LaMoyne Brethers, Mile. Mignonette, Blanche Newcomb, Cain and Mack, Vaud Higgher,. } 474. Peeriess Vaudeville Parquet réserved (night only) _Hntire change of artists to-morrow. GRAND RAILROAD EXCURSION TO UNION, MO. Sundog, May 23, W987 on the St L., K.C. and cd, me, Fay leave vy — - Pe ~ a. mm. nt ea ces of the empioyes oO . Behl HOUND = Tr TICKETS ONLY 75 CENTS. Don’t miss this grand ride along the —— and Missouri Rivers, which offer the scenery in the State, and just think of it, 75 cents round trip. pleasure from start to finish. GEORGE BINS aap Fee HENRY WINKELMEYER, Managers. ee _ $5 Down and ‘S$5a Month FURNITURE, STOVES ano CARPETS 75 Gas Stoves ...... ————————— And everything for Housekee Largest stock and lowest prices for cash or easy. time payments. New Stores, New Goods. Open every night to 9 o'clock. FRITSCH’S, 1509, 1511, 1513, 1515, 1517 S. Broadway. Bring this ad and get a fine calendar. he lived with his wife, Nancy Hanks. In this cabin, without a floor, Abe Lincoln was born in the year 1809. Bvery log, except «4 few that did not withstand the ravages of time and weather, is preserved. The other cabin is one in which the President of the late Confederacy was born, It came from near Fairview, Todd County my. Mr. Davis was born here in 1908, and when 6 years old was given a banquet by old citizens of Fairview in the very same cabin. In responding to a toast he ref to the fact that he had stood in the halls o the Montezumas, in the halls of Congress and in other historic places in America and other countries. but none of these had stirred his emotions as much as when once again standing in the old cabin in which he was born. Why He Failed. rdon, sir, but the Almighty doesn’t e men the shape you order ‘em. eee — —_ SUGAR KING HENRY O. HAVEMEYER’S OWN PRIVATE VENICE ON THE SHORES OF LONG ISLAND. —— ee. — * eg ¥ A new way of spending millions has been Sevised by Mr. H, O. Havemeyer, the stgar king. The plan is novel and alluring to the fortunate few who.have more money than 3 “ Fa thet ee ~ ~ — —_—_— ~~ —_—_ with the beauties of Venice. The Grand Canal, the gondolas, the Venetian villas—all these have proven very attractive to the man of sugar and money. But with all its man ee Vatied ontme Vente is not part rable as a e for a busy who made y 3 jp sec eRe taba IER Cir 1S aged ts 4” le mA? DE SES RES ES TS a ee Lae : Ps Gr ? are? eee ele ; “-£ a ee Dee, eee ee nO get On ee RTE Sie ict. ‘cea be a ad Te POSEN him to set up a residence there. But Mr. Havemeyer has set his heart on a Venice, so he resolved to build one that would be accessible from New York, and he calmly set about constructing it on the hore of Lo Island. The point selected Sort the operations is on the shore of Grea: berry P South Bay, at Ba ‘teot was men were set canals. Work has oe we Sel Ie ¥ Behe Bap Bla ite oe ck ein 5 ts 5 ee he catagory te ™ ———— ————— ———* - ‘ > — — . . : —— about two a tk million dol - at severed with Mr, Haver and Mr ila villas along the | soon. be constructed in the Venetian atyle of anon and bright colors will prevail The unds surrounding the out and flowers wll be the general will launch to pass along them. The privat achts which are to the recente of his suburban Venice to New York wi n anchorage in the bay. This portion of Great South Bay is land-locked ant affords very a throughout the yacht- — = ra ig v onice is ‘obviously | Venice we t be seen at the the a score O4 em i. gw, Pores w= ewe .*\W—\X_———_————_—_ cabins was built by Tom Lincoln and in it . ae ade ad x SP ate aes oh A EE pis a
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: : : : ) : : . | Pay PR EP 2 yee mes “ » ins 1d NS 4 cae - ; ced at 3%, 4 . Pe aN oe Ra Den we bo . eae - 2 - > + Tag eRe TT | OMe) ee ee : KEEPING HOUSE IN THE OPEN AIR PITIABLE PLIGHT OF EVICTED MARY M’DONALD. HER HOME IS A VACANT LOT. Her Nights Are Passed in a Chair, While She Is Too Terrified to Sleep. Charitably inclined people who delight to aid foreign missions in a substantial way, may find an instance where charity is needed at home if they will go out on O’Fal- lon street near Twenty-second. On a vacant lot covered with a motley ag- gregation of tin cans, old shoes and other rubbish, Mary McDonald, a 35-year-old un- married woman is camping. The McDonald woman was evicted from a rickety old tenement house at 2235 O’Fal- lon street Monday noon. She was unable to pay ‘the rent. At the time of the eviction Mtss McDon- ald was scarcely able to walk. She is rheu- matic. A pair of big, rough men under di- rection of a constabfile threw her scanty equipment of household goods into the street. In the absence of a better place, the unfortunate woman took up her abode on a vacant lot between the house from which she was evicted and a grocery store. She was without money at the time of the eviction and could not arrange for any bet- ter quarters. As yet no one has appeared to contest the right of the poor woman to oc- cupy the lot. In any city as large as St. Louis destitu- tion is so common that ordinary cases at- tract but passing notice from those who are accustomed to such sights. But the plight of Mary McDonald is ex- traordinary. Few people can see her in her camp without being moved to pity. Soon after the eviction,ssome young men living on O'Fallon street at the request of the’ woman,assisted her to move her furni- ture from the street. She located it about midway of the lot on which she is now liv- ing. A rickety little stove—combination heater and cooker—stands on three legg. On this the woman prepares her meals. To the rear of the stove there !s an old chair with a Brussels carpet seat—made for Miss McDonald’s mother, who was an invalid. Piled around the chair in promiscuous ar- ray is a heap of old boxes, a trunk, an old- fashioned bedstead and a few other remnants of a thousekeeping outfit. A plain pine table stands on the ground near ,the stove. This is a faithful picture of the Mc- Donald woman’s surroundings. When a Post-Dispatch reporter called to eee her Saturday afternoon she was en- gaged in paring potatoes. The only gleam of cheerfulness about the place was the fire that burned in the little stove. A broken pot sat on the stove, and the water within was boiling. A dingy old tea cup with in- numerable cracks held the potatoes after they were pared. “This is goin woman. “I am hungry, thank God, but that is about all that I can say for myself. I am sick with rheumatism, and besides that I am almost exhausted from loss of sleep. That chair you see over there is where I get my sleep, and it is very little: I cannot put a bed out here on this vacant lot, where there is not a semblance of shelter, and I am afraid to go to sleep.’”’ A surprising feature of the case is that the McDonald woman's language denotes education. Even though her environment is intensely squalid, her manner is that of a refined woman. Bet- ter days have been her lot, although she makes no pretense of having ever been in affluent circumstances. “T have lived in St. Louis since I was 2 years old,’’ said Miss McDonald, “and I never expected to come to this. It is my first experience in keeping gypsy camp. It Is ter- rible, but I am resigned to fate, and will make the best of it. I have no relatives ex- cept in New York. My father died when I was a baby, and for thirty years my mother was an invalid. We had some means after -the death of my father, but not enough to last us. “T learned to be a dress-maker and for a long while was able to make a fairly good living for myself and mother. Then my health failed and I was unable to work a part of the time. All the while m mother was too feeble to.care for herseif. Gradually she grew worse. Last Septem- ber she died. Since that time I have been afflicted with rheumatism worse than be- fore. I was not able to work, even if I could have found employment. I was re- duced to such straits that I had to have help—something I never asked for before. “T am a member of the Catholic Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society has been keeping me supplied with food and fuel. I admit that I paid no rent, but I did not expect to be evigted for the reason that Mr. P. P. Connor of the society made the arrangements for me to rag ° A the rooms from which I was removed. 6 has been very kind to me, and when he learned of my present condition he came here to see me. He promised that the society would rovide shelter for me as soon as possible, ut the treasury of the society is empty and potoing, can be done until more money is raised. here has been heavy drainage on the funds by destitute people and I am not inclined to complain. hope and pray, however, that something will be done for me.’’ Column after column has been written in newspapers about the tenements of New York. As much might be written about that ortion of O’Fallon street wherd Miss Me- nala’ is so aipsennn' poor existing. The houses look like ancient landmarks of the Natchez River front, and the people who Ave in them are a motley aggregation. 'From four to eight families are crowded under each roof: Nature hag been prolific along O'Fallon street.. Nearly every family has a large herd of children. Here and there negro huts break the monotony. A hase of St. Louis life ig to be found on ‘Fallon street that does not exist in any other part of the city. It is in the midst of this that Mary McDonald—a woman who de- serves a better fate—is living out in the open air. The two rooms on the second floor of the tenement, from which the Me- Donald woman was evicted; are hardly habitable, yet the roof served as a shelter. J. E, Kaime & Co. are the agents in charge of the tenement at 2235 O'Fallon street. The sorrowful plight of Miss McDonald has at- tracted much attention from the dwellers in that district. Saturday afternoon the women of the neighborhood gathe in groups discussing the situation. Many of them expressed sympathy, but they are un- able to render any assistance. SPOILS THEIR GOWNS, A Mysterious New York Crank Annoy- ing Women. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—The newest crank in town is one who finds pleasure in spoil- ing women's clothes with acid. The Twen- ty-third street ferry to Brooklyn is his favorite field of operations. It would re- quire the services of+a psychologist to de- termine just what brain maggot induces a human being to cut women’s clothes or throw acid upon them, but some one is doing it very often. The last victim is Miss Florence Milligan. Her gown was cut to an extraordinary extent. She went to the ferry officials and complained, and the ferry men said many similar complaints had been made. Capt. Stoney, superintend- ent of the ferry, has begun a full inves- tigation, although he says he is convincea that the offenses happened on the boats. The men at the ferry houses has received orders to watch all passengers. Sudden Death of a Miser. Special to the Post-Dispatch. as. tense | baw Ma ee years ropped dead « ville, a small town near here. Mi foun | een CEE ene ee ee N. W. Cor. 7th and Franklin Av. {shoes Sensa- tional Values. Men's Lace and Congress Shoes, all etyles, best on earth............ acéeecs See the great line of Men’s Tan and Oxblood ce Shoes sian Calf Lace Hand-sewed, all styles Great line of Child Patent Tip, 9 to 10% A Snap—Those Children’s Red Button Shoes, 5 to 8 Special line of Misses’ Kid Lace Shoes, Patent Tip, 11 to 1 See the line of Women’s Blucher Tan Oxfords, selling for 850 pairs Ladies’ small sizes Button Shoes, plain toes; $3 to $ 200 pairs more Ladies’ Sample Shoes, all Special—Those Youth’s Lace Shoes, great value, sizes 11 to 2 One lot Ladies’ Tan and Kid i P $1.0 Don't overlook those Men’s Tan and Oxblood Rus- Te styles, small sizes, $3, $4, $5 goods........ $1.25 Ely-Walker Salvage Sale Multitudes of Enthusiastic Buyers at The Glo CROWD THE BIG STORE FOR THE MIGHTY VALUES FROM THE FREE! Delicious Ice Cream Soda to every lady custcmer, Monday. To others the price will ‘be 8c. Guaran- teed as good as the best. BOYS’ WAISTS. Well, look at the wa Clays, etc. Men’s Suits, Great! Greater! Greatest! The latter are justthe kind of values we are giving you--gen- uine $15 garments—not so very many more left, either. They ought to go, and they do, and right rapid at that. GOWN PFice.----+-seeeereeece eens They are made up of the finest Parisian Checks, Bannock- burns, Cheviots, Mixtures, Thibets, Fancy and Colored 8@"You don’t miss out on these. yA FREE! Handsome Shirt Waist with every purchase $5 and above in our La- dies’ Dep’tments. UMBRELLAS | FR FF Handsome Walking Canes, mounted, WITH EV SUIT at $7.45 ard above. solid sterling silver see ‘‘the ERY MAN’s| 7°02 tailors want to You’ll only appreciate their value when SUITS TO ORDER 23st KE FIRURS Oey make 97-50 to $15 and PARASOLS bum kind’’ the would-be BASE sell you. partment. FRE Elegant SOUVENIRS and hie away inour Boys’ Clothing Ladies>full size white and cxeam colored Parasols, 42 worth $1.00...... Cc BALL OUTFITS 25 dozen Chiidren’s o> > ote Percale and Flannelette Wailsts, all sizes, LOC 50 nanan, worth 35c; Sale price oC Odds and Enus of $1.00 FOR MEN. MEN’S and BOYS’ HEADCEAR A VERITABLE SLAUGHTER. Men’s $1.50 Fedora Hats, black, brown, steel, otter and pear! Men’s $2 and $2.50 Fedo- all colors ... $449, $1.90 all colors Men's $2.50 and $3 Stiff Hats, unlap, Knox and Youman $1.45, $1.90 styles Boys’ 25c Yacht Caps, Monday only Children’s 20c Straw Sailors Boys’ 35c Straw rr? es, ccbece os cundeaees Boys’ 45c Yacht and Golf Caps, all the newest spring shades Boys’ 75c Golf and Eton Caps, solid colors and checks Boys’ $1 Straw Hats, Yacht and soft roll brim Children’s 75c and $1.25 Sailors, ~ plain and combinations -—- Star Walists, as long as they last 96 doz. Boys’ Brownlie Blue Overalls, elastic suspender attachment Sc 700 pairs Cassimeres, the real $4.00 and $5.00 kind, slashed to PANTALOONS MONDAY. Money Savers. 750 pairs Cassimere and Cheviot Pants, just the kind you pay §2 for all-wool Saratoga Plaids, Overchecks and Worsteds, FOR BOYS. Charming Values. 500 pairs Mixtures, 878 pairs Jersey Pants — you are lucky to get them for less than $1.00. The 2,45 MONDAY 10 to tl A. M. Lace Grenadine, lined with Nile Green Velvet bound, worth $8.00 Ladies’ made with Capes, worth *1.50. MONDAY 2 to 3 P. collars lineu throughout, worth §$2.50.. Ladies’ Wash Silk Shirt Waists interlined, worth $3.50 Ladies’ Skirts, made of Inter- Shell Pink, 95c Rubber Coats, 25¢ Ladies’ Spring Capes,Silk Figured or Velvet, made with Ribbon and e*ORe LADIES’ SUIT, SKIRT ' ixtures, Wholesale price, $3.50 and $4.00 95 A few more of those Silk Brilllantine Momie Cloths, Figured Jacquards, Wholesale. Price as high as $8.00; as long as CO FOR N opeukeseésesiothecke i) 1,000 Paragon Shirt Waists, handsomely flow- ered Organdies, Lace Dimity Figured Grena- dines, Detached Collars and Cuffs, $1.9 worth from $2.50 to $3. ' 5 500 Paragon Waists, French Ginghams, Linen Lawn, French Percalés, Lace Ginghams, De- BOYS’ CLOTHING. 575 Biue among them and Junior Suits. Just the kind competl- QF $5.00 values. Take them for.... C Boys’ all-wool Cassimere honestly worth $3 and $8.50......... Jersey, Cassimere tors want $2.50 for. 1,000 and Cheviot Suits, y QF eden , 895 Suits, 88 patterns to select from, some of the finest Peastiales, Wors- teds, Cheviots, Cassimeres, etc., original $4.50 and Yours Monday $2.95 F Para- ns, onlay... : I5c sols, 100 Ladies’ 20-inch serge Umbrellas, worth $1, fancy wood handle, as long as they last, 5c Monday.......+. 250 English Gloria Umbrellas, worth $1.50, with pret ty celluloid and horn hanaies....408 5,000 dozen Ladies’ and Children’s Ribbed Vests, worth 10c...... db tahoe’ 10 cases Fast Black Seamless Hose, worth 50 dozen Drab Corsets, Corsets. every one perfect, worth 50c; Monday.......-sceseeee scesce 50 dozen full-sized Muslin Gowns, mar also White Summer .. 250 2 cases Fine Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck lOc and sleeveless, worth 25c; during this sale.... 50 dozen imported Fast Black boot and colored top drop-stitch Hose, worth 25c; during this sale Ladies’ White Silk Ribbed Vests, worth tached Collars and Cuffs, worth $1.50 75c; during this sale LADIES’ FURNISHINCS—MONDAY. Fine Muslin Corset Covers, Embroidery Finish, worth 25c; Monday Regular 45c Drawers, with Tucks and Embroidery Ruffle Fine Drawers, worth $1.00, made extra wide, tucks, insertion and deep ruffle of fine Embroidery Regular 95c Skirts, full sizes, 5 rows 49¢ of tucks and floun¢e of embroidery 100 dozen Tan and Oxblood Hose, worth 15¢c per pair; Monday C 150 dozen assorted Handkerchiefs, same He stitched colored border, others 2c 3¢ 5c White Lace Edges; Monday ’ ’ 560 dozen Leather Belts, Black and Tan, 6c worth 15c, go for.........-. Deseec caweedenebas One cuffs Another lot of Men's Black and White Striped Shirts, worth 50c; will An assorted lot of Laundered 500 roses, with folla 50 Cartons clover blossoms, one dozen in DURE, ewiweined fan Mixed Straw Bell Crown navy blue OBLY . ooo v00es cgcakebendsunkn Infants’ Embroidered White ? Caps, worth 39c; Monday MEN’S FURNISHINGS, ; lot Men's Pereale Shirts, collars and About 50 dozen Laundered Negligee and cuffs attached,.worth T5c; RS RE ery socnesh cpu 70 dozen best Garner’s Percale Laundered. Shirts, two collars and cuffs to match, every one worth $1.00; your cholce. ...........sesees 200 dozen Linen your size—worth from 10c¢ to 5 cases Men's good Balbriggan Under- . wear veo AD 10 cases High-Grade 75c Fanc Underwear, brown, navy and ers 500 dozen Fancy Silk Band Bows and Cl choice of the lot.......... as end 4 bndecde cua 50 dozen Double-Breasted, a one worth less than $1.25; your c 78 dozen Heavy Blue Denim Overalls Re hoice two and three ge, worth 25¢ worth 6c; cidhtiededed dade that te eeeoee ide. ot.) tt) te ~ TRE colored, worth up to $1.00; Se Collars—if you can fihd 25e; each. eee eee e Balbriggan : t blue. ...... Mn oan and ub Ties; ~ : Vv ¢ not _—————, -—_-_-_ A ete aa Ce THE ANTI-TRUST TARIFF RIDER, to be my supper,” said the} SENATOR PETTIGREW THINKS IT WILL BE ADOPTED. DOCKERY’S REVENUE FIGURES. A Clear Demonstration That the Treas- ury Deficit Is Due to the Republicans. Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—The ina- bility of the tariff experts to make up speedily a clear and lucid comparative statement of the difference between the House and Senate tariff bills will cause ad- ditional delay in opening debate. The Dem- ocratic members have notified Senators Aldrich and Allison that until they have had opportunity to carefully consider the differences, they do not propose to let the : debate begin. Meantime Senator Pettigrew is making an energetic effort to enlist enough Senators on both sides’ the Chamber to insure the adoption of his anti- trust amendment to the tariff bill. He has met with good success. All the Populists, nearly al] the Democrats and several Re- publicans have promised to support it. The chances for its becoming a part of the tar- iff bill seem very bright at this juncture, Its strength on the Republican side comes from the Republicans who represent West- ern and Northwestern States. The amendment proposed by Mr. Pettl- grew is of much importance now, because of the probability of its enactment by the Senate. It is this: That any or all articles on the duti- able list mentioned in this act shall be admitted free of duty on submission of proof that one-half or more of the do- mestic production of any article or arti- cles on the importation of which a tar- iff duty is levied is controlled or in any Way regulated by a trust or combina- tion of any kind, corporate or other, organized to controll domestic produc- tion or to repress competition. Any citizen of the United States may file a petition, verified by oath or af- firmation, in any District Court of the United States where the defendant has an office or place of business, or may reside, alleging the existence of a trust or combination organized to control do- mestic production or to repress compe- tition, and that articles or products sub- ject to duty under this act or articles or products of like character of do- mestic production are manufactured or their sale controlled or the price af- fected by said truet; whereupon a sum- mons shall be immediately issued from said court directing the defendant to ap- pear and answer said petition, the case to be governed as to time.and manner of service, the pleadings, and all pro- ceedings had therein as is now provided by law in civil causes inetituted fh the District Courts of the United States. If an citizen. of the United States shall file with any district atorney for said district the petition herein set forth it shall be the duty of said attorney to institute proceedings forthwith in the District Court for said district in the name of the United States for the pur- pose of determining the issues made by said petition, like proceedings to be had in such case as hereinbefore prescribed. The summons to the défendant or de- fendants herein required shall be served upon the presides or chief officer, if @ corporation, or upon ail the members, if an association or partnership,.and the Secretray of the Treasury shall also be notified of the existence and nature of the suit All cases instituted as herein provided ehall be advanced upon the docket or the court so as to have precedence of trial over all civil causes thereon. If the decision of the court shall be that the allegations of the petition are true, an order directing the customs officers of the United States to there- after permit the importation of such article or articles free of duty shal! at once issue: provided that where a duty ja levied Feos raw material or any arti- cle that is improved by any process after being imported the duty on the raw material or unrefined or unimproved article shall be collected and a like amount of duty upon the refined or im- roved, articles provided by this act, ut the differential or additional duty shall not be collected if the tmproved or refined product is found to be the = of a trust, as hereinbefore set orth, Congressman A. M Dockery of the Third Missouri District, one of the half dozen recognized authorities in Congress on Goy- ernment appropriations and figures relat- ing to revenue, gives an interesting and Vaiuable resume of when and how the cur- rent sur dent idea of deficiency eter ted, one how was framed wi the evi- larger government permit en pad ry says: tea of President Harrison. Its chief cor: | ner stones were the excessive bond pur- chases of Secretary Windom, made to re- lieve the then existing stringency of the New York money market; the wanton ap- propriations and legislation of the ‘billion dollar Congress,’ and the inability of the McKinley tax rate to cope with the strug- gling burden thus imposed upon the Treas- ury. The unprecedented appropriations of the billion dollar Congress startled the country by its appalling aggregate of $1,033,- 680,109.94. “The legislation of that Congress also entailed liabilities upon all its successors, making it exceedingly difficult to bring the total of the appropriations of Congress be- low the billion dollar limit. While burden- ing the Treasury with these enormous lia- bilities, the McKinley act, in view of the added burdens, unduly reduced the revenues that the Republican party might hold fast to popular favor, if, perchance, it were possible ,by the shibboleth of free sugar. “The existing deficiency was precipitated { by the loss of $40,000,000 to $50,000 000 of yearly income occasioned by the decision of the Supreme Court declaring the unconstitu- tionality of the income tax. A treasury de- ficiency was barely averted under Mr. Har- rison, although the revenues of that Admin- istration exceeded by $88,063 345.84 the reve- nues of Mr. Cleveland’s first administration. The Republican Administration was only able to postpone the appearance of the defi- ciency by defaulting in the requirements of the sinking fund to the extent of $50,000,000; by reducing balances in the hands of dis- bursing officers $24,390,389.60; by extending $25,364,500 of bonds maturing Sept. 1, 1891; by covering the national bank trust fund of $54 207,975.75 into the treasury, and by de- .laying wherever practicable the payment of | Government obligations. However, with all these trust funds covered into the treasury; with disbursing officers’ balances reduced; | With deferred payments; with default in the |Sinking fund and the payment of bonds, | President Harrison was able to turn over to President Cleveland a vanishing and in 'Breat part unavailable treasury surplus of | Only $24,128,087.86, exclusive of the gold re- | Serve. Indeed the Treasury situation was then so unsatisfactory that plates were be- ing prepared for a bond issue, under order of Secretary: Foster. “The total current deficiency for three ' years and eight months, ending March 1 of the present year, was $186 061,580.44, or an average annual deficiency of less than $50,- 000,000. To meet this deficiency the Dingley bill proposes a tax rate of 57.03 per cent—8 per cent higher than the McKinley act— which, it is estimated, will swell the vol- ume of Federal revenues about $113,000,000 annually. It is obvious therefore that the Dingley bill will raise very much more reve- nue than is required by the existing sched- ule of national liabilities.*eThe increased tax rate and the added income evidently contem- plate an enlargement of the present scale of expenditures, while at the same time pretogting’ the interest of favored indus- Ss. Congressman Richard P. Bland is still far from well, but he will start for Missouri to take part in the First District campaign as soon as he is able. It is very likely that the programme arranged for him by the District Committee will have to be changed. He will probably be able to make but one speech in the district. The appointment at Hannibal will be the one that he will try to fill Unless Mr. Bland improves in health he will not return to Washington until after the heated term. He will go to his home in Lebanon and there seek rest. Several members of his family are also sick, but not seriously. The do-nothing policy of the House renders it useless for members to remain in the city. The Speak- er will permit no business to be transacted and the sessions every three days are pure- ly perfunctory. Under these conditions it is not even necessary for a quorum to be present. As it is the intention of the Speaker to continue this plan until the tar- iff bill is passed Democratic members may enjoy an enforced holiday. THE TARIFF BILL. Democrats in the Senate Will Offer Amendments. WASHINGTON, May 15.—The Democrat- ic members of the Senate Committee on Finance were in consultation for two hours to-day on the tariff bill. They decided not to offer a substitute for the Finance Com- mittee bill, but to propose amendments which, while they will reduce the rates, would, if added to the rates of the Wilson law, produce sufficient revenue to meet the demands of the Government. They regard the committee’s bill as a revenue producer and calculate that even without the: pro- poses beer tax and tariff duty it would ring a surplus into the Treasury. On the other hand they regard the House bill as nearly prohibitive on many of the schedules and think that on this account it would be deficient in the production of revenue. The Democratic members are especially criti- cal of the sugar, glass and wool schedules and expect to offer amendments on all of them. None of the amendments have been formulated. Honoring the Dead. Special to the Post-Dispatch. JACKSON, Tenn., May 15.—The graves of the Confederate dead, who sleep in River- side Cemetery, in this city, were decorated to-day. d veterans from all ae eo eae og he sd e: +Majesty’s outings were not , LE ing any damage to them. The Turkish Gen- ULTNN ASA PATRON OF ART en a NO VANDALISM PERMITTED IN GREECE. HAS A TASTE FOR STATUARY. Proposed Visit of the Sultan’s Son to London Stirs Up the Lib- eral Press. LONDON, May 15.—The Sultan of Turkey is now rivaling Emperor William of Ger- many as a sender of telegrams and as a patron of the arts. Abdul Hamid sent a dispatch to President Faure, expressing sympathy with the families of the victims of the Charity Bazar fire, and the Sultan has now instructed Edhem Pasha, the Turkish commander in Thessaly, to take special care of the works of antiquity in Greece and to prevent his soldiers from do- eral was further instructed to dispatch all the movable articles immediately to the Ot- toman Museum at Constantinople. The Sultan of Turkey proposes to send his son, Mohammed-Selim Effendi, to represent him at the Queen’s jubilee. If he carries out his intention itds more than likely that there will be some exciting scenes during the pro- cession through the streets of London, The Liberal papers are furious at the suggestion, and the Daily Chronicle protests against the desecration of the Queen’s peaceful festival by the presence of ‘‘the representa- tive of murder.”’ The few days which Queen Victoria passed in town gave a great impetus to the sea- son. The crowds which assembled whenever Her Majesty drove, out exceeded all records in point of numbers, e Queen seems remarkably well and takes the greatest interest in the prepara- tions to celebrate her dlamond jubilee, Her confined to drives in the parks; but in an open landau, with postillions and an equerry on either side of her carriage she drove down the Thames embankment almost to the city and through Trafalgar Square, the Hay- market and other streets not often fre- quented by the sovereign. During her drives the Queen wore drak spectacles. The drawing room on Wednesday last at Buckingham Palace was the most largely attended and the most brilliant which the Queen has held since 1887. Contrary to her custom for years past Queen Victoria not only received the members of the diplo- matic corps, but remained for over an hour receiving the general crowd. All the Amer- icans presented, much to their delight, were personally received by the Queen, who was especailly gracious to Mrs. Hay, wife of the United States Ambassador, Col. John Hay, and to Miss Hay. ‘ The festivities mapped out for the jubi- lee have now received the Queen's sanc- tion. They will begin on June 20, the date of ascension to the throne, sixty years ago, with a religious service at Frogmore, Wind- sor, the site of the mausoleum erected to the memory of the Prince Consort and the Queen’s mother, the late Duchess of Kent. The Queen and the royal family will be present. On the Monday following, June 21, the court wili move in semi-state to London, and that evening there will be a banquet at Buckingham Palace in honor of the royal guests. It will be followed by a reception for the members of the diplomatic corps special envoys. an ecanay, June 22, the royal procession through the streets of London will be the great feature of the day, and it will be followed by illuminations at night. On Wednesday there will & garden party at Buckingham Palace, to which June 2%, will move been invited. Troops will line Station. Her Maj- y me a" gee te. rive, wit es f Eton to Wind a ‘ecdek to enable the boys of the Eton public school to receive her, : On Friday there will be another banquet at Windsor, and on Saturday will take place the naval review at Spithead, which the Queen will not attend The Prince of Wales the week. rs & visit in Hawarden, with the h tr Princess Victoria, on Monday, as attracted much approving comment. e Daily News a it he genera] e but one more sign of t sian * the duties of their egg which has endeared the royal pair to asses. and the Strand t ters are booming, 6 een with American actors — sane agers. * During the past week Char ~~ even. man has been much exercised es a. he confficting dates for the first pe ms . of “Secret Service,” and the ed 0 John Hare’s season at the both of which are announced Mr. Frohman says thet Magician Herrman’s Dog Has Followed | ota cannot be sustained, but an upon postponing the opening until Monday is very great. The largest sum ever paid a pianist In London will be given Paderewski for one performance in Queen’s Hall during the present season. He will receive 1,000 guineas. A smiliar sum has been offered to Mme. Patti to sing three songs at a summer concert. George Bernard Shaw has completed a one-act play in which the personage is Na- oleon. The play was offered to Sir Henry rving, who at first promised to accept it, but, upon reconsidering the matter, he de- clined and returned the manuscript. Beerbohm Tree will not produce “Julius Caesar” at the new Her Majesty’s Theater until the early autumn. The new play by Mr. Grundy, also intended for this house, will, for the present, be shelved. The date for the first production of Sir Arthur Sulivan’s ballet at the Alhambra, has been definitely fixed for Tuesday, May 2. The title of the production is ‘Vic- toria and Merrie England.’’ The stage set- ting is elaborate. Henry J. Leslie will shortly give a trial matinee at the Dyke of York’s Theater of “A Parlor Match,” whose title will be changed for the London production. ‘Under the Red Robe” continues to draw s0 well that the rehearsals of Bernard Shaw’s play, “You Never Can Tell,’’ which is to be its successor, have been discon- tinued. The first week of the opera season has been marked by light attendance. Maurice Grau ie silent on the subject of the re- incorporation of his American firm, but he says positively he has no intention of do- ing anything in America during the pres- ent year, and as yet he has no plans for 1898. For the present he intends to devote _ entire attention to this side of the wa- er. Adelina Patti, while on her way to this city on Tuesday to sing at the Royal Al- | bert Hall, got a cinder in her eye and had to relinquish a big fee. Mme. Albani took | her place. Yvette Guilbert, the music hall singer, has not yet been married to Dr. Max Schil- ler, her manager, but the banns are pub- lished and the ceremony must be performed within a fortnight. LILY 1S DEAD. Its Master. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—Lily, a Mexican dog, presented to Magician Herrman twelve | years ago, is dead. She was given to the. magician by two Mexican girls, and he promised them that the dog should never come to want. The dog died yesterday, and will be buried to-morrow. Flowers sur- round the coffin in which she lies. It is covered with a handsome cloth. CAPITOL BUILDING TROUBLES. Disastrous Experiences Had by Some States in Doing Such Work. State houses seem to be troublesome property. The controversy over that of | Massachusetts, which resulted in the erec- | tion at enormous expense of the worst placed public building, except, perhaps, the Boston court house, in the civil- ized world; the scandals which enshroud the $20,000,000 capitol at Albany; the alarm- ing settlements which took place in that at Hartford soon after its completion and | the curious device by which they were | stopped; the complaints over the galvanized | iron architecture of the seat of government | of Texas and the wooden marble work of ; the New Jersey State house, are all fresh | in the minds of our professional readers, | and now the compartment of Pandora's box reserved for State house matters seems to have been opened again. The Pennsylvanians, having lost their capitol at Harrisburg by fire, says the American Architect, are deep in the dis- | cussion of a new one, and whether to re- build the old one or put @ new one on the same site or utilize an = building in a new place they cannot decid. Many people wish to remove the capital of the State to Phil- adeiphia, and as an advance upon this idea it is pointed out that the Memorial Hall, tn Fairmount Park, the only permanent bulld- ing remaining from the exhibition of 1876, was designed, under ipetructions, sO a8 to be available for the purpose. One would pose that the architect of the stpucture which was intended for the exhibition of | pictures and statues, must have assed some unhappy hours in trying to adapt it both to this purpose and to that of ac: — modating a State Legislature, but, in: | pendent of the question whether it cous | really be used for the latter purpose With- | out alterations which would cost as much | as a new building, the Memorial Hall = the reputation of being a leaky and poorly built structure, which has been @ con- — source of expense and would probab'y not improve with age. Meanwhile the people of Minnesota have not been quite happy about the location of the new State House, which they hope to have. It was originally intended to have it in St. Paul, but at the time of the ad- mission of Minnesota into the union provis- fon was made for establishing the capital in Kandiyohi County, and the people of that county appealed to the courts to com- lV the abandonment of the St. Paul site. © decision has just been made that the Claim of the Kandiyohi County poeple work on i Sgr. . : > 5 Nags St pg ix, ae . ' rule, 10 BMANCIPATE THE HUMAN RACE. NATIONAL GOOD CITIZENS’ CON- VENTION TO BE AT NASHVILLE. WHAT THE MOVEMENT MEANS. A Combined Effort to Be Made to Down the Political Bosses. Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.—Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday the National Good Citizens’ Convention will be held at Nashville, Tenn. The purpose of the gath- ‘ering is to effect the organization of a league for the amelioration of human- kind. The call sent out by the provisional executive committee is rather vigorous and startling. It is addressed to “All lovers of liberty, prosperity, truth, righteousness and good government,”’ and says, among other things: “Viewing the bribery and corruption in politics and remembering that while there are many good citizens in of- fice, we have been electing and appointing too many bad and incompetent men, all the way from courts of justice of the peace to the halls of the United States Capitol; that many good laws are not enforced, and that there has been much unwise and cor- rupt legislation. Remembering, too, that the nations that forget God shall be turned into destruction; that righteousness exalt- eth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people; «that when the righteous are in authority the people rejoice, but when the Wicked rule the people mourn, and that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty, this convention is called.”’ Dr. Josiah Strong of this city discussed the purpose of the convention at length. He said: “It seems to me that the move- ment is significant in more ways than one, The principal object of the convention Is the emancipation of the cities from boss It is a distinctly Southern enterprise and all the large cities of the South will be represented. Right here in New York we have been doing the same work for years, but no movement yet started ha been so broad in scope as this. The cal to unite for efficient and concerted action and for mutual encouragement is by ne means local or confined merely to the Southern States.”’ In explanation of the clause in the call urging the acceptance of Christ as the true basis of government and the Supreme au- thority in national as well as individual life, Dr. Strong said: “That is very broad, but I don’t think it will come in contact with the civic laws of society. It means that nations are avowedly selfish. No na- tion holds itself under obligations to obey the golden rule.. While the individual is looked upon to hold the law of Christ as binding, the nation has not even the virtue of pretense. I don’t think that the Nash- ville Convention will urge the insertion of Christ’s name in the Constitution, but it holds that the nation is as directly respon- sible to divine law as a nation as the man is as aman. The development of the na- tional conscience has fallen far below the physical growth of the nation. The League will aim to cultivate a closer relationship between church and society and between different churches and denominations. Without such relationship and organization the church cannot accomplish its redempt- ive work.”’ The men who are Interested in the move- ment are among the most prominent preachers and distinguished men of the South. The names of Missourians also ap- pear. They are Frank L. Riley, J. R. Ham- lton, Kansas City; D. W. Stanford and Maj. 8. Sellers. EAST 8ST. LOUIS. the burgiars Louls eee in the sum of who was at that time Chief of latter, it seems, had concluded to the reward into three eq Burlington, | Houte WOODBURY’S Woodbury, is delightfully perfumed, put up is tubes convenient for use, and is an acquisition to the tollet. feeling. am manufa rmatol Cream, by Facial tured ts use gives the skin a soft, velvety : Book and a of for Beaut — W. 42d st., J. H. Woodbury, 12 ville. L. N. T New will vania. were to be turned over to Mr. Detective Hickey, and Mr, G serve one share. Justic : pcided that Mr. Cramer t p the whol See having mae the coptunse. thet , ote Se ae . - ; 1 my Bs ah ree te eee ae ee SO eRe * i en ’ - & . completed. Ex-De uty Sheriff —— f the Gazette Owen headin Gorman of Taliahassee, F'a., arrived in the brother, J. H. street. The forty-seventh a held at Music Hall in this city, beginning next Tuesday. will be a joint Illinois ay eae ae oceasion will be a river _excure sion and Theater, in St. Louis noon, are as follows: tee on arran of C. ‘ Ww. B. wyer, Ww. - Wits East St. team and Hauk ae nine of St. Louis will play — the. en 4 supply mate brooms. The edifice will cost $12,000 whéen Joseph Hotz of Pé- e was the est of Editor John turday. ity jast night to visit her Gorman of North Seventh annual meeting of the State Medi Association will be Du the session there session of the Missouri and and it is expected 500 prace- n attendance. Other feate- rtainment at the Century a oegkae of une’ ely cers of the noia socle ty ng SO nsdent ce- Secretary, John B. Assistant Secretary, J. Ww Kreider, Springfield. ements for the meeting . Wilhelmj, H. C. Fairbrother McLean and J. Louis verside park this afternoon. called at 3:9. — Broom Corn. The largest shipment of broom made from the Sterling, Rice County, Kan Yor est was sent : , wat twent; k State. It filled rial f a Coal miners in this 000, of whom 13,000 are a Qe, 2 = icptae wane aes an apt: Pages hae 2. nem Mg io ill
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Sou . ‘ = ~ , ‘ , 7 ae UJ * a Te . = 4 » e - : n L + WY ay sane Le. 2p ee t ? . i a Mol tak be nate ‘ Rae Se Tk a = ~s : ~~ 3 We Foy t 2 % ‘ ‘ex i 7 ; . 2 ae i ee ne en Pe ga » - . * wi x - > Me ales = Se rik . re . be Ysa : Ld - - - -~ 5 z - a Se ee RS S55 eds A . _ ‘ Pies re re dye se 4 @ ” a : (em . ae fe . 7 3 é oes ee. = * ae g 3 > ae _ + é ° . f : ~ 22 _ * “ oe te bs _ - PART THREE. st. LOUIS, SUNDAY \% MORNING, MAY 16, 1897. h TERRIFIC —— SCATHING WORDS OF WARNING FROM JOHN WANAMAKER. ’ PROSPERITY NOT IN SIGHT. TT (he Tide Will Turn Strongly Against the Republicans Unless the Busi- mess Depression Is Altered. Bpecial to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 16.—John Wanamaker delivered a eensational speech before the Business Men's League in Philadelphia last night and little else has been talked about in political circles to-day. It was a bold, clear note of warning to his fellow Repub- licans that they must be honest or suffer everlasting defeat. Just how greatly the former Postmaster General was chagrined over his defeat by his smooth political brother, Senator Matthew S. Quay, may be geen in this speech, but politicians to-day were charitable and gave Mr. Wanamaker full credit for what he said. Among the stirring paragraphs in his speech these shine out: “The country is not prosperous. Since the outset of the last Presidential cam- paign the party, press and political le.d- ers generally fixed the November election of 1896 as the date of the beginning of good times. .A full half of the year has ex- pired since the will of the Republican party was declared. Thus far but one of the most important issues of the campaign is nearing séttlement and hardiy any notice- able improvement of the wretched times is manifest. The tide will soon set in strongly @gainst the Republican party unless the Gepression of business is altered. Idleness and want breed a bitter discontent, which will never be overcome yntil there are ; . 7 “The foes America has to fear are not the sullen, savage Turks, nor the Insur- rectionists of Cuba, nor the territory grasping British, but they are our own patient and heart-tired people, our own suffering, much promised people, who, be- trayed and disheartened, no longer have faith in their party, and will turn to any leaderships that offer promise of better times, belleving that worse times can never come than those now existing. It is a ter- rible thing to observe public sentiment adrift and uncapta:ned and the pedple Bweeping away from their affection to the Sid party. °* © © “The young men are growing up indif- ferent to Republican principles, with no re- spect for parties of broken platforms, who use Nationa] and State patronage in pay- ment of election contracts. The political religion of the nation is falling lower and lower under insults to intelligence, violation of-law, reckless daring of unscrupulous bosses. There are immeasurable depths of misfortune for this nation and State if the continued use of corporation and public moneys and the disposition of Federal and State patronage continues to be controlled in the interest of office holders to hold of- fice for themselves and to benefit those who desire to keep Government contracts or maintain particular protections through the money by which elections are decided. “There will most assuredly come a day ‘when there will be a mighty revolt and resistance, resulting in a revolution that will give birth to a new political party.’ Laws continually despised and disregarded, legislation conceived for blackmailing pur- poses, speculation by public officials in trust and other stocks, while tariffs and other financial bills are pending, must sure- ly and irrevocably alienate the people from their party and awaken a disposition and desperation to substitute almost any wild and untried leadership with the hope of possible relief. ia . 7 7 * * a * e “From some points of view it might seem that there was not much to be done except to suffer and wait. To see sixty-seven counties play a State convention, to make a platform and nominate candidates for office, while all the time it is one man that constitutes himself the ¢onvention, himself adopts a platform, adopts resolutions, nom- inates candidates himself and adjourns, it is a pitiable and discouraging spectacle; even if two generations of our people have become accustomed to this condition of things. The newspapers, with very few exceptions, and.these not in the metropoll- tan cities of this State, have accepted the -@ituation and are silent in the face of the @ravest issues that have ever confronted the people. “It will be no easy task to undo the shackles which have grown upon us with the growth of years. There is no short cut across the field’ to victory. As next winter’s barns are to be filled only by plowing in the winter, sowing in the spring and reaping in the summer, so must the plowing and planting be done for a crop of better methods in public affairs.” FIGHTING FOR TIME. Tactics to Be Pursued by Havemeyer and Searles. |ANCNMENT, MR GATHAIGHT a | Considered Them “Easy Marks,” but His Proclivity Finally Got Him in Jail Special to the Post-Dispatch. ITLE GRAFT. HE HAD A SOFT SNAP WITH CON- GRESSMEN. | BORROWED RIGHT AND LEFT. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 15.—W. G. | Gathright, 22 years old, a lawyer of Chi- cago, it Is believed, although he claims Texas as his home, is locked up here with eight charges of obtaining money under false pretenses hanging over him, and more to follow. He was known variously as U. C. Howard, J. D. Williams, Harvey et ton and by other names. His victims, so far as discovered, are Representatives Sayers, Burke and Cooper | of Texas, Adamson, Tate and Livingston | of Georgia, Henry of Mississippi and Berry | of Kentucky. | The method of dealing with the states- | men was to go to a member, represent him- | self as a constituent and state that he was here settling up his mother’s estate. Be-. ing short of cash temporarily, he would like | a loan of say $10. If he could not get that he would try to make out on $%. He re- ferred to prominent people in the district , of each member he approached, and in sev- | eral instances claimed relationship with | them. He rarely failed. The young man told Representative Burke he was a nephew of Judge Dalton of Dallas, one of the most prominent of | Texas jurists. Mr. Burke believed him to the extent of $10. After this successful interview with Mr. Burke the young man shaved off his luxuriant mustache and called upon Representative Sayers to give | a “hard luck touch” for $10. ‘ | This required nerve, for Mr. Sayers was present when Gathright told his tale of woe and received the money from Mr. Burke. | The fellow no doubt concluded that the ab- sence of his mustache would be a sufficient | disguise, and called on Mr. Sayers and succeeded in talking him out of $10. This. operation was repeated with the other six Representatives named, and others who are yet to be heard from, The police say the young man has been working this scheme for six weeks, and they have not as yet any idea how much and Senators. familiarize occupations of persons in the districts of members he intended to approach for money. is said to be living in Chicago. . When searched at the police station a bottle containing morphine enough to kill a ship’s crew was found concealed in his stocking. he afterward pleaded so hard that police ‘surgeons administered some of the drug to | While he was in the guard room at ' } him. ‘the Capitol several of his victims came down to identify him. They twitted each ‘other about the clever manner in which they had been taken in, and seemed to re- | ‘gard the matter as a huge joke. When ‘asked why he resorted to such schemes, | he replied: “Oh, money, and the temptation was too great. I have always known that members of Congress were easy marks. I don't care if you do send me to jail. About thirty days will do me good, and may cure me of the morphine habit, which is a great curse to me ’? HISTORIC GROUND. money he has filched from Representatives | The prisoner was a daily | visitor to the Congressional Library, and) the detectives think he went there to look | over State and city directories in order to. himself with the names and, Gathright is married, and his wife | It was taken from him, and it was an .easy way to get the. Southern Presbyterians Meet Where the Mechlenburg Declaration of Independence Was Made. Special to the Post-Dispatch. CHARLOTTE, N. C., May 15.—The Gen- eral Assembly of the Southern Presby- terian Church meets in the First Presby- | terian Church of this city on the Wth of ay. , | The meeting will not only be one of the ‘largest, but one of the most important held for years. There will be 200 accred- {ted commissioners, exclusive of general | officers. | At the meeting 20th anniversary of of this assembly the the formation of re Westminster symbols of doctrine will be celebrated. Thirty members have been appointed to take part in this. The com- mittee as originally named, consisted of Rev. J. Henry Smith, D. D., chairman; F. | R. Beatie, D. D.; W. M. McPheeters, D. D.; T. C. Johnston, D. D.; W. A. Alexander, D, D., and John A. Preston, D. D. Dr. Pres- ton died a few weeks after the committee was appointed. The programme as arranged by this com- mittee is as follows: Of all the historio places in this historic county, which first sounded the tocsin. of liberty for these United States, May 2, 1775, in the famous Mechlenburg declaration Special to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 16.—President Henry O. Haveeneyer and Secretary John E. BSearies, the Sugar Trust magnates, whose Cases will be called in the District Court Monday, do not intend to go to jail without @ fight. Their plan is to secure a post- Ponement of the cases until afternthe pend. ing tariff bill becomes a law. Their attor- Heys have been instructed to Insist upon a continuance and to exhaust all legal tactics to bring about this end. The Havemeyer Case Will be called first. A continuance of One week will be asked on the plea that one of his attorneys cannot come to Washington - before May & The same plea will be made in the Searles case. TOO MANY TROUBLES. ®. J. Young of Little Rock Jumps Into | the Arkansas River. Bpecial to the Post-Dispatch. K, Ark., May 1.—F. J. >. Pe ize _) WAY | SAY \ ANS Sy \ \* ‘ ‘ Ww ~ ‘ ‘ 7 ¥ ~ , Cay / » fF ~~ . \ : OO ANS » VAAACNAANA ‘ AWN ‘ ’ \ - s. Vp Ss 0-0-0 every purse finds satisfaction here. Cor. Broadway and Locust Street. larity at a Single Bound! A FEW OF OUR SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS FOR THIS WEBK. Carpets and Strictly half wool filled. Large per yard. ..... ; Tapestry Brussels Carpets— All-wool 65c quality— Brussels Carpets. signs, Axminster Carpets— An endless variety of all the latest and newest colorings, quality—per yard and patterns made. each All-Wool Art Rugs— value, each........ .. Extra Super Union Ingrain Carpets— patterns to select from. Reguiar 60c quality surface—choice designs, per yard eee ee ee eae SHS S SSCS SHESCSES ECE FC CESH BEES The best made, including Sanford’s, and Higgins’ best qualities and newest de- Kegular vic quality—per yard........... Regular $1.35 Bromley’s Celebrated Smyrna Rugs— Size 80x60 inches—the prettiest colorings Regular $8.25 value, 8x22 yards, pattern and color effects that cannot be equaled, Regular $6.50 Rugs. range of Regular Smith effects Refrigerators. A splendid line of Oak Refrigerators and Ice Boxes, including the best makes of Kankakee and ‘‘Quick Comfort,’’ all lined with asbestos, and sheathed with charcoal. These are designed to keep fice and to pro- duce as much cold as it is possibile for any Refrigerator to do. Our special for this week will be a Solid Oak Refrigerator, at $3.95 Combination Book CaseS..ece. Of beautifully finished Oak, with French Bevel Plate Mirror, we sell 6. 95 a ra? ad A complete line of Gombination and Piain Book Cases in all woods and finishes at lowest possible prices, Baby Carriages. We carry Heywood Bros. line of Baby Carriages, embracing 75 different designs, high as $45.00, and as low as None Better Than Heywood’s. complete ranging in price as $3.85 - 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-O0- - * Gas and Gasoline Stoves. We carry the entire line of the celebrated ‘* Quick 7) — > SELLS FOR ‘‘The Broadway” has fairly jumped into the affections of the St. Louis people! Scores of enthusiastic buyers every day attest that fact! Never before in the history of the town has there been such a concern as “‘The Broadway."’ Never such an amazing va- riety of Home Necessaries, Home Luxuries and Home Ornaments as are contained in these 30 OUR LOW PRICES WILL ASTONISH YOU. great departments! Every taste and — ~~ - . = 7 ZZ _—_ “ow _ — Za Z, Oe 4 ‘ ~ tae ita ot | Is our price this week 6-piece curly birch mahogany finish Parlor Suites, like cut) upholstered in silk tapestry or velour. The set consists of sofa, divan, rocker, arm chair and 2 reception chairs, Its true value everywhere is $35. aa Sh ALY Pr a BM j WAZ ZA $8.75 Is our price this week for Solid Oak Sideboards (like cut), elegantly carved, beautifully polished, with French beveled mirror; would be a bargain anywhere at $12.59. 33% yards long. per pair. . Rope Draperies— for beautiful per pair. Curtains and Draperies. Nottingiam Lace Curtains— 60 inches wide—3%4 yards long— heavy double thread mesh. Regular $2.00 value, per pair. saeee eeeess Scotch Net Lace Curtains— Very pretty patterns—60 inches wide— Régular $3.50 value, per pair.........-. Real Brussels Thread Lace Curtains— In very pretty designs. Regular $5.50 value, Derby Damask Portieres— Heavily fringed—handsome colorings— deep dado and frieze. $4.50 value, per pair. ...... eee .eeeeees In any combination of colorings— for double or single doors. Regular $5.75 value, ach. «+coee sees see. Ottoman Door Hangings— Some very rich colorings. Regular $12.00 value, Drapery Work a Specialty. Estimates Cheerfully Given, $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $2.75 $3.50 $8.50 Regular Bed Room Suites. dred different designs in Broadway’s’’ pages of printed matter. Bed Room Suites In Plain Oak, In Quarter-Sawed Oak, In Curly Birch, In Solid Mahogany, In Bird’s Eye Maple, Prices range from It is a rare treat to see the hun- ‘‘The | you more genuine satisfaction than | SKS magnificent stock, A few minutes’ inspection will give In Mahogany Finish, And In Walaut. $10.00 to $250.00 ass This week for beautiful Cane-Seat Chairs of oak, well made and high- ly polished. This is another ex- ample of the low prices on all goods at ‘‘The Broadway.’’ surpassed Prices to suit every purse. Meal’’ Gas, Gasoline and Oil Stoves, at lowest prices in the market. Our special for this week will be a 2-burner low Junior Gasoline Stove, at $2.15 Sold Everywhere Else At $3.50. Is our price this week for Wardrobe Box Couches (like cut), upholstered in cretonne, thoroughly well made, and sold regularly at $3.00. in the lead. Seat Rockers, like cut, at $2.50 $3.50. west of New York! Peo- ple have conceded our stock of Rockers and Odd Chairs to be far Our special for this week will be another lot of those Full-sized Oak and Mahogany Finish Cobbler These Are Sold Everywhere at 3-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0--0--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-00-00 000000 ‘MRS. PALMER'S [store and milk nh eeenrsiers f a L * - CROWN TUMBLED, AMUSING INCIDENT CZAR’S CORONATION. MORE STORIES COMING OUT. All as a Result of the Serio-Comic Quarrel Between the Logans and McCooks. ————— Special to the Post-Dispatch. NEW YORK, May 15.~The latest reports from the line of battle between the Logans arid the McCooks over the alleged criticism of young John A, Logan's uniform worn at the Czar’s coronation are to the effect that no blood will be shed, though social and military circles, parjticularly in Washing- ton, are rapidly enlisting on one side or the other. ‘The whole cohony of Americans who were in Moscow lasf May to witness the coronation ceremonis are being dragged into the gossip of thie goings-on there, and the intense rivalry fbr recognition and pre- cedence in one Way ‘and another. Gen. Alexander MicDowell McCook has not received the letter which young Mr. likely to reply to ft, and there are intima- tions that the General, now that he must speak publicly, intends to give the young man a@ reminder that the fighting McCooks are still above ground. There are other and equally interesting chapters of the race for socia] precedence at Moscow in addition to the Logan episode, AT - THE | That was only the conspicuous feature of & number of laughable incidents, One of the amusing ones was the accident that be- fell Mrs. Potter Palmer at the “presenta- tions,”’ which is a preliminary ceremony, a sort of dress rehearsal before one enters the room where the Czarina is. The chief lady in waiting to the Empress Presides over this function, and it is in- tended as a sort of preparation for the real Presentation. Mrs, Potter Palmer, it seems, understood that she was bowing to the Czarina hersejf, and she bowed so low that her $150,000 crown fell to the ground, striking one of her feet and causing her to start with Pain. The crown of diamonds, pearis and rubles rolled quite a distance, but was re- stored to Mrs. Palmer’s head in time for her to join in the procession to the Czarina’s audience room. There are rumors from Washington to- day that some new developments may be expected in the controversy. To-Day’s Game at South Side Park. Weather permitting the new diamond and base ball grounds at South Side Park will be opened this afternoon. Mayor Ziegenhein h : ttend the opening. The as pa hetween the Fetterson rma ity Reds, who are ¢ Logan addressed him and caused to be yesterday. When he does he is > team. Play will be called at § 0° WESTERN RATES argae, News |e entire matter and decide upon some ARB COMING DOWN. ‘MISSOURI PACIFIO LEADS THE WAY ON WESTERN TOURS. EXCURSIONS ALREADY LISTED. A New Rate to Be Made for the Nash- ville Exposition and Chautau- qua Conventions. CHICAGO, May 15.—For several weeks the Western roads have had the question of summer tourist rates under discussion, but the rate clerks have been unable to agree upon the rates which should be made effective to Colorado points. The Missouri! Pacific has grown tired of waiting for the rate clerks to make a de- cision, and has taken the matter into its own hands. It has announced that it will put its schedule of rates to the disputed territory into effect at once. This has had the effect of hastening action by the other roads, and the Chairman of the Western Passenger Association has called a mMeet- ing of the trans-Missouri lines to be held at St. Louls next Wednesday to ome plan ef action by which the rites gan. ae ¥ 7 te e ; a ¥ ee Parag 7 rt Ya :. ee. ae Cee a a! oF. 2 ape Np ‘ , of a de = i + Pe # Wi made effective throughout the entire terri- tory of the Western Passenger Association on the first of June. The chairman has also asked the roads of the association to vote on the proposition to grant a rate of one fare plus $2 for the round trip for the con- vention of the Epworth League, which is to ‘be held in Toronto in July. Authority hae been granted the lines of the Central Passenger Committee to make a rate of one fare for the round trip for the annual convention of the Photograph- ers’ Association of America, which is to be held at Lake Chautauqua in July. The same rate will be made for the meeting of the Baptist Young People’s Union at Chautauqua. May 2 has been fixed as the day when the Western roads will commence tickets to the Nashville Exposition on the basis of % per cent of the double rates for the round trip. The present tention is that this rate remain in effect um til after the close of the exposition, which is set for the last of October. It ip announced by the Baltimore & Ohie that it has decided to shorten the running _ of ite trains from Pittsburg nnati by one hour. The change achedule will become effective at once Nicolini Very Sick. LONDON, May 15.—The condition of Sig. Nicolini, husband of Mme. Adelina Patti, who has been ailing for some time past, has suddenly taken a change for the wore, BREWERS’ LOBBY. Beermakers in Force at Washingtom and Are Determined to Kill the Beer Tax. to the Post-Dispatch. WASHINGTON, x. Cc. May 6.—The Brewers’ Lobby hab come to the Capital. It will remain until the tariff? bill passed. The Lobby ts here to accomplish, if possible, the defeat of the Senate schedule increasing the tax on beer 44 cents per bar- rel. The brewers of the country have com- bined their forces for the fight. They will try first the effect of political threat upon the Republicans, and then, in the event of failure, make a fight all along the The brewers are sure of the ald of House Republicans : i in leaders are opposed ei P) A bell OEE A POSE EY Taft a eles ees ELE Ue Dar te ene iy Aah es me gait a ~ x P é e » Bin bee te ia : 1 oes a Cara oe cog x eS 7 Vo ae ye As ae 4 aS “a te hy 4 ’ Te x , tin ah ee . p : 2 ba a. 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— eRe VT nome yeep mae. ates é Post-Dis DATCH "WANT Abd RATES: Ble 20 WORDS- | OITS Wante hey MALE “FEMALE, ¢ ron 4 worns | i 10%: eat WANTED FLATS Rooms “* GoAR To Cer RESULTS SURE! | NY Drug Store in St. | Louis is authorized to neceive Advertisements and Subscriptions for the Post-Dispatch. The Post: Dispatch has Three Spe- cial Telephones exclu- sively for handling this business. EMEMRER that your Druggist serves you at all hours, day or night, 365 days in the year, and especially when you are in distress. When you want anything in his line, patronize him. PAPERHANGER-—Situation SITUATIONS WANTED—MALE. 20 words or less, 5c. BARTENDER—Competent bartender desires situa- tion. Ad. K 723, this office. BARTENDER—Situation wanted by experienced bartender; sober, reliable; good home more object than Ww ages. Ad, K 720, th s office. BOY. Ww anted, situation by a a boy of ‘11, , Mying with parents; best of ref. Add. D 039, this vfiice. BALKER PE Rr- -W ‘anted, “git. t hy first- class barkeep- er: good mixer; formerly with Planters’ Hotel; will leave _city. Ad. G 737, this office. BICYCLE- MAKER—Situation wanted by bicycle builders and repair men; can make any part of _ bicycle. Address 8 202, this office. BOY—A neat young colored boy ‘would lke posl- tion of any kind. George " Wilson, 40388 Evans. “wanted by “brea ad and cake Adolph Kleinert, 620 N. BAKER-—Situation baker; steady, sober. Broadway. & wee ee + BOOK-KEEPER-—Wanted, position by young lady as assistant book-keeper, cashier, salesiady or genera! office work; has experience. Ad. L 723, this office. BOOK. KEEPER—A book-keeper with three years’ experience desires position as book-keeper or col- lector: good penman; accurate and best of city reference. Ad. K 7%, this office. BAK ER—Good, reliable bread wisbes position, city or country. F. Franklin ay. BOY— Wanted, “situation by a boy aged 18 to learn to be machinist or engineer of any kind. aa N 728, this office. —— and cake baker R., 2114 _——_— BOOK. KEEPER—Wanted, sit. by young man as assistant book-keeper or other work where there is a chance for promotion to books; object, ac- tual busivess more than salary. Ad. M 732, this office. BUILDING—Give us a trial; all kinds of building and repairing done at bottom figures; long ex- perience and satisfactory refs. given, Add. R 7 ic this office. BOOKKEEPER—Wanted, situation by bookkeeper to keep small set of books evenings; best of re as _oF from day employer. Add. N 721, this office ee ee —— a BOY-—Situation wanted by strong boy. 16 years ‘old; would like to learn the horsesboeing trade. Add. P. R., 4188A Penrose st. BOOKKEEPER—Wanted, “position as bookkeeper, or other clerical work by experienced and coi n- petent man; good refs. Add. P 784, this office. BOY—Wanted, sit. by boy to work in baker shop: bas experience om bread and cakes. Ad. B this office. BOOK- KEEPER—Young man kee a and office man; will Addr M 737, this Sence, BOOK- -KEEPER—Stenograper, , desires position; ood office man, and will accept low wages. ddress M 7386, this office. OARPENTER—Wanted, by a ge ag pean, a sit. to do general work. 1820 Carr 6 CARPENTE R—Experienced ~ ghingler wants job work shingling, at $1.25 per 100; good work or no pay. Address P 735, this office. a thorough book- work cheap; refs, A Oe NN COOK-—Situation wanted by a thorough compe- tent colored male cook understanding cooking in all its branches; eity refs. Address G 785, this office. COLLECTOR—Wanted, position as collector; have horse and bux y: bond furnished; also referen- _ Ces. Ad. Ss 7238, this | office. CARPENTER- Wants 2 a situation at millwright work or carpenter work; is an all-round workman; _S years’ reference. Add. F 738, thie office. CARPENTER—Situation wanted ‘by 4 first ~class carpenter to do jobbing and repair work. C. —— 1518 Morgan st. ERK—Wa nted, ” situation as clerk or to drive “fel Wwe a ose grocery; small wages. Add. O ea nna AAD SM ne yy by a $ reese man as s ce or n k. Ad. TW, this office pes = CLER K—Waated, position as drug clerk; eight years’ experience; will work reasonable; hone of references. Ad. A 730, this office. CARVPENTER—Wanted, work of any kind by a carpenter; a good jobber and repairer. Davis, Hogan at. ne COACHMAN-—Situation wanted by Swedish coach- man; understands the business; best city refs. _ Add. A 065, this office. COOK —Wanted, situation by Japanese; Gret-clace cook; iu city. Ad. A. J., 1869 Olive at CLERK- Wanted, tered clerk; salary Bo object. office —— es position tn drug store by regis- Ad. H 737, thie > —-Wanted, position as uo clerk poe te VA SITUATIONS Ss ‘WAN TED—MALE. 20 words or less, Bc. CARPENTER | work; repairing of all kinds; prices low. Joos & Todd, 1626 Carr st, CARPENTER—Reliable carpenter wants work by this office. _day. Please address at once, F 723, DRIVER—Wanted, driver of delivery Ad. Jos. F. Becker, situation by wagon; 2733 Stoddard st. married man as not afraid of work. DRIV ER—Wanted, as driver or porter; not Dish best elty reference® fraid of work; Ad. D 725, situation by young married min can fur- this office. DRIVER—Wanted, driver or work in well; best cit etc. Ad. R 24, sit. wholesale house; this office. by young married man as knows city reference as to honesty, sobriety, DRIVER—Wanted, situation by good driver (white), industrious. for wholesale house; sober, honest, Add, D 728Nthis office. DOOR MAN—Wanted, position as. door man; can Add. B. F. B., 4015 Lotus av. give good refs. ENGINEER—Wanted, a perienced ice and refrigerator engineer; sober; best of references; town. Ad. P 721, this office. vermanent situation by ex- strictly prefer some country oO WW 734, ENGINEER —Situation wanted by licensed oneg: can do his own repairing and willing best of refs; city or eountry. Add. G office. : ENGINEER—! First- class engineer, machinist electrician, understands running and keeping in employ- wants this office. machinery, Ad. C 734, order wood-working ment; wages simall. GARDENER—Fxperienc ed | gardener, young German, also experl- enced with horses; ag hony place preferred; gvod of neat appearance, wishes a sit.; city ref, Add. K 731, this office. ——- OO es HOSTLER—A hostler wants situation in private milker; stable or driving delivery wagon; good _ city reference. H, Bushey, vid Market st. HOSTLE R—W anted, position by young hostler or driver; am experienced. Ad. this office, ——— See man as K 733, MAN- -Young t man family; understands care of horse, cow, sober, industrious. Ad. R 722, this office. eee MAN-Situation by man, well educated and good _ benman. Ad. G 742, this office. desires position with private lawn; MAN—A young: man of three years’ ex rag and presser, wishes position. ya M his office, es on MAN— Wanted, situation; $10 reward given anyone who can help me to position; I have best _ ot city references. Ad. D 724, this office. MAN~Young map of moral habits desires situa- expe ‘ma 2" tion, including board and room; grocery und horses and cows; refs. Ad this office. MAN AND WIFE—Couple want situations in pri- vate family; man as coachman and general work, sober and reliable; woman is first-class cook and R 723, this laundress; best elty reference. Ad. office. ee MAN—Young man of 19 wishes position of some ean give refs. and kind; have fair education; _bond. Ad. G 722, this office. MAN—Wanted, work of some man of large family, at once. office. Ad. kind by married B 723, this MAN AND WIFH—Situation wanted by man and with finest references; are No. 1 avd care for farm ofr wife, American, farmers and will work near-by place. Ad. 8 728, this office. MAN—Wanted, situation by sober and industrious young man to learn the grocery business; ex- refs.; will work cheap. Add. wrienced driver; > 720, this office. en ee eee MAN—Wat anted, by colored man, who is good cook, Add. P 730, this work of any kind; good refs. office, chinaware, wants Add. A 788, this office. eee - ee eee MAN—Young man, understanding care of eens. wishes employment as driver. Add. A 732, office. MAN—Educated man, with ~ some experience in situation ip store; city refs. MAN—Wanted, situation by young man, enced in china and grocery business. 731, this office. oa expert- Add. ee re ee MAN—Situation wanted by young man, colored, work op private place; vandetstands care of horse perenne, peness and reliable. If in nee lawns, p call 1 or ad MAN—Wanted, situation by married man; office man, or in work. Add. R 726, this office. st. ~~ —s2 geod wholesale house; muat have MAN—Wanted, “situation of any married man well acquainted in clty. 727, this office. MAN~Youn some reliable heuse; can give good preferred. Add. G@ T27, this office. refs. ; ~ kind by young | Add. man of 21 years a alr ex | position with | office MAN—Wanted, gardenin industrions ried man is or ipoenian be so 4 8sR, ‘this ‘office. | SITUATIONS WANTED—MALE 20 words or less, be. MAN AND WIFE—Situation wanted by man and wife in private family; both are ee workers and have good refs. Ad. 2645 Pine st MAN— Wanted, about a house or yard; refs. given. this office. —— by an elderly 1 man a place »* work Add. O 734, MAN—Wanted, situation by young man n to take care of horses; thoroughly understands his busi- néss; best refs. Add. A 735, this office. MAN—Wanted, situation in private family by ex. perienced young man to attend horses and gar- den. Add. NU a4, this office. MAN—Wanted, situation in butcher market to eare for horses, wagons and harness; handy around market; good refs. Apply or write within three days, T. Maloney, $626 Chestnut st. “MAN AND WIFE—Wanted, by middle-aged man situation to take entire churge of a 1915 Burd av. and wife place during season; best refs. experienced vehicles, Ad. MAN—A man wants permanent sit.; with horses, cows, gardens, furnaces, tools, ete.: last employer’s (city) refs. _ 183; this office. MAN AND WIFE want situation in hotel; man good bartender, wife experienced chambermaid; willing to leave the city. -Address F 7385, this office. MAN—Wanted, by an experienced tion to take care of gentleman’ * tor work; city reference. Add. P 738, this office. MAN —Sit. wanted, relief work, by a Ph. G.; 8 years city exp.} speak Geriwan apd English; refs. Add. C 736, this office. man, a situa- ylace or jani- | OFFICE- BOY—Wanted, by a boy of” 16 years posi- tion in an office where I can be of general use. Address O 785, this office POSITION—Intellige nt young man desires position of any kind around private or public place, any- where; good place will be appreciated. Address L 735, this office. POSITION —Active, “{ntelligent young man wants work of any kind; money no object; ctly or coun- try, immediately. Address R 736, this ‘office. POSITION—Educated, industrous young man de- sires position of any kind around private place, anywhere; no bad habits. Address R 735, this oftice. PAPER HANGER—Wanted, paper hanging or wall- cleaning; ornamental glass repaired. E. I. Ever- - oon, 2846 Easton. PORTER— Well-educated young German wants “ uation as porter for hotel, saloon, can +g & second bartender and do any kind of work; Orat- class references. 4d. L 722, this office. wanted by papet- Add. 2824 Olive at. hanger; first-class work. Russell. PAINTER—Painter with twenty-four years’ expe- rience wauts employment. Address H 734, this oftice. PRINTER—Wanted, sit. class printer; sober, 724, this office. PAINTER—Wanted, ainter, city or country; 14 Market st. SALESMAN—Wanted, situation by a first-class traveling salesman; many years’ experience; can give best of references. Add. C 730, this office reliable; married. Ad. situation by first-class house best refs. .H. Bushey, -_— SALESMAN —Shoe ' salesman desires position with St. Louis shoe factory as a salesman; refs. Address M 735, this office STENOGRAPHER— Wanted, an intelligent, experi- enced stenographer wishes employment. Ad. B 725, this office. SCALE MECHANIC. ~Wanted, situation by practi- cal and-experienced man in re pairing, refitting -_— resealing all kinds of scales. Ad. 723, this 0 ice. STE NOGRAPHER—Expert young man stenograpb- er, understanding book- keeping and desirous of being useful, solicits s ppioy ment; moderate sal- ary; reference. Ad. 723, this office. STENOGRAPHE R—$5 paid anyone sec uring me a osition as stenographer; six years’ experience; Seat references. Ad. H. Collins, | 1716 Gratiot st. STENOG RAPHER— Wanted, position by experien- ced male stenographer; best references; moderate sulary; must have work. Ad. H. A. Buck, 1716 Gratiot st. SALESMAN—Wanted, position as caheemee in shoe store. I. _L. Raphael, 1025 Park av STENOGRAPHER—W anted, situation by reliable young man as stenographer and office eerer good refs.: moderate salary. Add. J. A. W., 943 W. Cabanne. STENOGRAPHER—Experienaced young man, 26. good babits, desires position as stenographer and assistant book-keeper; city references. Ad. 8 733, this office. SALESMAN—Wanted, by a man with 18 years’ ” ex. perience, situation in a furniture store as sales- man, collector, shipping clerk or general uiility; stall salary. Add. © 738, this o ice. STENOGRAPHER—Experienced young man stenog- rapher desires position; owns new machine; sal- ary $5 per week: Add. E 727, this office, eee ee STENOGRAPHER—W anted, situation by " atenog- rapher of 8 years’ continuous service ip division superintendent's office of one of the largest roads entering St. Louis. Add. S 726, this office. TAILOR—Situation wanted by a first-class custom | cutter and tallor; experlenced; moderate salary. Add. Ss 785, this office. VOCALIST—A | No. 1 bass singer, with a rich, musical voice, can sing E-flat with perfect ease, would like a position,with a good church choir or some good quartette. Ad. Box 75, Mexico, Mo. $10. 00 UP—Suits and overcoats to order. Mes- titz Tatloring Co., 8th and Olive. $2. Oe UP—Pants f° order. Mesrits Tailloring ° Bth. cor. Olive. 24 oor. —— HELP WANTED—MALE. 14 words | or less, 10c. A-— A—EVERYBODY likes ‘to receive a big mail dally, especially when cash accompanies nearly every letter; we will tell you how to do it and make money at it; a few dollars will start you. Cres- cent Novelty Co., Box 13, Kansas City, Mo. AT LAST Cuba its to receive her just dues, and simultaneous our bicycles will take the place in the wheeling world their quality deserves. Knight _Cycle Co., 811 N. 14th st. and | 813 N. 4th st. Apply at 1903 BOYS w ANTED—To sell papers. S. Jefferson av. BOYS WANTED—Boys in messenger office; must know the city. 2229 Chestnut. BOY WANTED—Office boy; must write good hand and be quick at figures. Address in own hband- office, giving age and particulars, O 736, this f) BOYS WANTED—Experienced boys to rub-in for _Graining. Call at T a. m. » Monday, 111 N. 15th. BAKER WANTED—Good "chance for energetic man to establish himself in business; must have sinall capital. For further particulars address Mrs. _ Elizabeth» Grothaus, ‘Washington, Mo. BLACKSMITH " WANTED—A good general black- emith for country work; SPPey —_— 2 o'clock _ Sunday. | P. Buckley, 1480 N A 19th 5 BLACKSMITH WANTED— Wood worker or paint- er, with $300; can buy wagon shop that pays $75 monthly; big bargain; reason for selling. Ad. T 722, this office. in smaller town by es" HELP WANTED—MALE. 14 words or less, 10c. LASTERS WANTED— no _tmen's five ahoos at a -First- t-clags M lasters MAN Ww On . ANTE: el; 780 and expenses: fete. eBealtue Co _ Star Insurance Building, Chicago MEN WANTED—To advertise and sell our s08Ps; steady position; salar week and all ex- = or large BoB ing att & Co,, Barron, De eee a aa MEN AND TEAMS WA WANTED —20 es with mac- adam beds and 15 men; Port! ane We i» Teed’ Lake av., Monday worning. contractor, MAN 0 2 te a e an a4 ate — Ad. —_ MAN WANTHDcdepitions F young man who can do ‘Work in exchange for a bookkeeping or short- hand course In first-class commercial college. Ad. K 730, this office. MAN WANTED—Competent man to work rivate house; one who understands the orses. 8957 St. Ferdinand st. MAN WANTED—Man or “boy to to help on nursery and fruit farm in St. Louis County. ©. H. _ Evans, 915 Locust st. MEN WANTED—Bright young men to prepare for examination soon to be held in St. Louis Post-of- fice for clerks and carriers. Particulars about all Government positions free of National Corre- spondence Institute, Washington, D. — ee MEN WANTED—8 men Monday morning at 1722 Leffingwell av. James Corcoran. MEN WANTED—To learn the barber trade; only 8 weeks required; tools given; situations guaran- teed; wages Saturdays. Write for free catalogue. Moler’ s Barber College, 821 N. lth st. MAN WANTED—Man with $50 to. $100 for bakery _ wagon. Hygienic Bakery, 610 Gratiot st. MAN WANTED—A carriage wood “worker. Call rlage Co. at 4339 Warne av., Star Car- _Flage MAN WANTED—First class sandpaper and comer oe ladies’ fine shoes. Miller & Hellman, 909 S st. around eare of NURSERY MAN WANTED—Address T 730, this office. OX-BLOOD TAN—Looks and feels like a $5 shoe; choice of 18 toe shapes, $2.95. Harris, $4 shoe man, 520 Pine. PLUMBER—Wanted, boy with some experience at plumbers’ trade. Address K 735, this office. REPAIRMEN WANTED—Good bicycle repairmen — ws waen builders; no others. Knight's, 811 N. SALES‘EN WANTED—$100 to $125 per month and exp.; staple iine: position perm.; pleasant and desirable. The Whitney Co., T 167, Chicago. SALESMEN WANTED—For our new yellow free- stone peavh; 4 weeks earlier than any other; full line of nursery stoek; quality best; prices right: exp. unnec. _ Lawrence Nursery Co., Lawrence, Ks. SALESMEN ~ WANTED—Experlenced salesmen to travel in Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska; excln- sive articles in demand with the retail trade; extra inducements make selling easy. Write at once for particulars. Piasa Cigar Co., room 6G, McPike Bldg.; Alton, Il. : SADDLERS WANTED—2 and oiled stock. J. B. Quincy, il, SAL ESMEN _ WANTED—Awning salesmen; expe- rienced; salary guaranteed. Call Sunday 1143 St. Charles st, SALESMEN WANTED—Well acquainted with the city retail grocery, notion, cigar and tobacco and saloon trade, for a staple line. Ad., with references, N 724, this office. SHOEMAKERS—Wanted, ‘all shoemakers 4 and thelr firends to attend the annual picnic and games of the Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union, Hochner’s Grove, Florissant ay., opposite O'Fallon Park, Sunday, May 28, 1897 SALESMEN WANTED—To sell to dealers on time; $100 monthly and expenses; exp. unnecessary; write for particulars.. Acme Cigar Co,, Chie ago. saddle hands on Texas Sehott Saddlery Co., STENOGRAPHER WANTED—Competent stenog- rapber and Remington operator; low wages to be- gin on, with chance for improvement. Ad. E 737 this office. SAL ESMEN WANTED— Local and traveling, tn St. Louis and adjacent territory,. to carry popular line toilet soaps On liberal commission as aide line. Sawy: T Soap Co., Ltd., Mfrs., Pittsburg, Pa. TT ITION—Private lessons, $5 a month; bookkeep- ing, penmanship, shorthand, English branches. W. E. Hartsock, 2819 Olive st. WANTE D—100 ladles and gentlemen to join our ye to Europe on payments of $5 per month. get 18 members and ge free. Apply Room 93, Taelede Building. WANTED—AN IDEA—Who can think of some sim- - ple thing to patent? Protect your ideas; they hy. ! bring you wealth. Write John Wedderburn Xo., Patent Attorneys, Washington, C., for their $1, 800 Prise | list of inventions wanted, oe ee YOUNG MAN WANTED—With some experience in bake shop. Ad. D 723, this office. $10. () UP—Suits and overcoats to order. Mes- ritz Talloripg Co., 8th and Olive. $2.5 50 ° 7 hy fe order. Mesritz Talloring . 8th. cor. Olive. 2d floor. —— = RUBICAM SHORTHAND COLLEGE 701-2-3. Uniouw Trust Building: exclusively for young ladies; positions secured for graduates; thorough mail course. Telephone 2604. SOUTHWESTERN BUSINESS COLLEGE, 806, 808, 810, 812, 814 Olive st.: entrance $10: opposite Post-office: open througheut the summer, This is the only school in St. Louis which is asso- clated with the National Accounts and Stenograph- ers’ Burean, through which graduates are assisted to positions. CEOFCE COUSINS ds selling 22 pounds best granulated sugar for $1, also 5 pounds really choice roasted coffee for and the very finest roasted Mocha and Java coffee 3 pounds for 1; also he is giving a beautiful decor- ated Teplet Vase with 1 pound Cousins’ Strictly Pure Bonanza Tea, only 60¢ pound, worth &0c. Be sure and get one. The George Cousins’ Tea Co.., 6th and Market sts., opposite Hopkins’ Continuous STOVE REPAIRS. CASTINGS and macaw Pg! stoves and ranges of every description. . Brauer, 219 Locust st. > Oe eee A ~~ SITUATIONS WANTED—FEMALE. 20 words or leas, Se. BOOKKEEPER—Position eee lady book- keeper and stenographer; owns typewriter; giit- _edge references. "Ka. E 730, this office, . BOOKKEEPER—Wanted, position by la lady book- keeper, stenographer, typewriter; own machine; years’ experience; city reference: Salary mod. ad L 721, this office. BOOKKEEPER~—Wanted, position as assistant bookkeeper by young lady how employed ip that capacity with firm retiriug from business; thor- oughly capable and experienced in general office work; good opportunity to secure first-class all- around office clerk; bighest city refs. Add. D 722, this office. BOY WANTED—Oolored boy to take care of and Parl ve ig and surrey; references. 4485 Forest ‘ark ul. BOYS: “WANTED—Boys who have had experience at the tinners’ trade and can cud and solder. Apply Mesker & Bro., 421 S. 6th st. BOY WANTED—To work in bake ry. ay. COACHMAN “WANTED—Must_ be -gober, § good driv. er, thoroughly understand care of hordes and car- riages anc 4 e general work around the place; references. 628 Castleman av. Se mele eg ect y. 8969 Easton ————eay oO ACHMAN WANTED— With references, Apply at 9 o'clock Sunday morning Excelsior Laundry stable, Windsor pl., near Seadetonten ay. DRUG CLERK WANTED—A position for right man; state experience, reference and salary _ expected. Ad. A ‘982, this office. DIRT—To Teamsters—W anted, 800 joade ef dirt; call sl Temple pi. and Page av DETECTIV ES WANTED—Men in every county to act as private detectives under instructions; exp. upnec. Universal Detective Agency, Indianapolis. FREE treatment of a'l private, blood and rectal diseases. General Dispensary, 1408 Franklin av. KEEP YOUR EYE on bulletin board in entrance of The Brown Shoe Co.'s factory, suse and St. Charles sts., for help wanted each day | LABORERS w ANTED—Twenty laborers and five teams on Olive and Whittier at. MAN W fSret-class cloth casket cov- WANTED—One who le ; also ope ata She Se Ad, e . «5S a: “ - “apie Ss 7 Eee experienc ed woman COOK—Wanted, situation b Beberal housework. to cook, wash and iron, _$16 N . Qist st. COOK—Wanted, situation by competent girl to d do cooking or general housework. 715 N. Jefferson chambermaid, eol- CHAMBERMAID—First-class or boarding-house. ored, wants position in — Call or write, 2237 Carr pat BE, emer ed ON ; COOKING—Situation wanted by colored woman, lain cooking or housework in small family. Bernard st., rear. COMPANION—As educated lady "wishes «pos a position n aman ; Can ) _elty; refs, Address M 988, this office, cto COOK—Wanted, situation as first-class German cook. Call at 2007 Salisbury st., hoe REGS CASHIER—Wanted, by young lady, position as as cashier, or in office; experie and cah give refs. Add. A 726, | this office. COMPANION—Refined widow of of 80 we en ald like _braged person OG 721, this office,’ OARETAK idow of 80 eed Ute. like a ER—Refined w position to take care of 9h ef furnish Ad. R 728, this office. COMPANION—Y Scotch ch lady. ahaa Sean - oes oung no objection to traveling, A 128, this office cooK— Wanted, a good place to om or a8 cham. rmaid; references, 1 1 Morge naaig fly, nore eee Be mehr ‘al te boys ‘a MPLOYMENT “GROU P] ~ | grTUATIONS WANTED—FEMALE. 20 woids or less, Ge. OOOK—Situation wanted as cook, 1214 N. 15th | LAUNDRESS— Wanted, peta mp F entered women with referen wishes a lace ash and iron; no housework. ‘all a ‘weite “S18” Gratiot. OOOK—Wanted, situation by a competent woman from ‘the country where Zo nt coheed Ly Ba cook and | Wash st. tear. re COOK—Situation wanted b an elderly la t to do light housework or cook r more for 4 teak hemes than wages. 2720 N, Garrison av. , | CRRA RRR A bares: ew cagagemon sa r W 725, this office * maker wants a ay; refs. Add. DRESSMAKER—Very competent dreasmaker de- sires few more engagements; terms reasonable; best refe. Ad. L 708, this office, DRESSMAKER—A very competent dressmaker, $2 per day; perfect fitter and latest New York _ styles. Add. W 724, this office. DRE SSMAKE R—First-class dressmaker desires a few more engagements in families; refs. given. _ Add. B 721, this office. DRESSMAKER—Will go oud by day or take work home; first-class ladies’ tailor. Ad. E 734, this office DRESSMAKER—First-class dressmaker would like sewing in families; good fit; $1.25 day. Ad. L 734, this office. DRESSMAKER—Good dressmaker and iadies’ tailor desires employment in families; work and hy paranteed; terms moderate, Add. © 977, 8 office GOVERNESS—By French lady, situation wanted as governess and to do sewing; ¢an teach Frencb; country preferred. Ad. M « . this office. GOVERNESS—Wanted. by an ne respectable young widow a position as governess, or im an office. Add. H 723, this office. HOUSEKEEPER—A lady of of good standing wishes a position as housekeeper for a widower; no ob- Bhp, to children; best of references given, Ad. 719, this office. HOUS SEGIRL—Wanted. situation to do housework; no washing or ironing; small 2107 Carr ‘st. eneral mily. HOUSEKEE PER—Lady wants pee as working housekeeper without wasbing or ironing; refer- ence exchanged. Ad. A 71, this office. alli HOUSEKEEPER—Wanted, position as hotel house- ns at 3 oe. agin d og refs. from esent employer; no objections to leaving cit re T 717, this. | office. . " HOUSEWORK— Wanted, housework; Fall ay. situation to do general no objections to the country. 2520 Call Monday. HELP—Parties wanting belp, male or female, call or write Clark’s Employment Agency; no fees. 808 N. 12th st. HOU SECLEANING— A woman wishes houseclean- ing or any kind of work for cast-off clothing. Ad. A 725, this office. HOUSEKEEPER—A neat middie-aged housekee wants vr tgd speaks German; reliable. > ply at 3168 Easton av. from 10 to 12 Sunday. HOUSEGIRL—A girl wants position to do general work in small ei AY irbs preferre can give references, Ad. 28, thi s office. HOUSEKEEPER—An experienced German lady wishes a position as housekeeper for widower or bachelor; references. 1212 S. Broadway. HOUSEGIRL— Situation. wanted by German gi girl | to do housework; can give best of references. Call at 8335 Minnesota a HOUSEGIRI—aituation “wanted 3 colored girl to enera ouse wor mn small fami! A _ 155 83 Gratiot bt. Mr, COya: OF HOUSE 'SEGIRL—Wanted. nursing. 4029 Lee ay HOUSEKEEPER Yocss woman wants situation as ey ed for a widower with one child. * to do housework of 3 8 a HOUSEKEEPER—Lady wishes position to keep house for widower, with or without children, where kindness will be appreciated; only such maha ab once; best of refs. Ad. P 732, this office HOU SEKEEPER— Refined young widow with a child 2 years old desires rou as housekeeper 1141 Olive st. in eity or country. Ad. Mrs. R. HOUSEKE E PER- Wanted, siteation by with good child as housekeeper, sewing for children; good home, small wages; will leave city. Address H 915, this office. HOUSEGIRL—Position wanted by lady to do gen- gen- a sommoeets in small family. Call 1109 Wash 8 oor widow housework ofr HOUSEGIRL—Wanted, situation as housegirl. 824 N. 18th st. HOUSEGIRL—Wanted, situation by experienced housegirl and assist In ironing. 1442 N. 15th at. HOUSEGIRL—Wanted, situation by ‘young girl for house or dining room work or plain cooking; refs. 2200 Cass av., 3d floor. Call Monday. HOUSEGIRL—W anted. situation by colored girl as chamber-maid,” 805 N. 23d st. HOUSEKEEPER—Wanted, ‘situation: as house- keeper or some kind of employment by reliable widow. 1104 Tyler st. HOU SEKEEPE R—-W anted, keeper or other employment; _ aged widow. 1104 Tyler st. HOUSEK EEPER— W anted, situation “by middle. aged lady as housekeeper or light housework. in sinall family, without washing; good home pre- ferred to high wages. Call or address 1515 Washington ay. ~ sitnat ion _ house- reliable, middle- HOUSEKEEPER—A first-class housekeeper (Ger- mens wants a position in a first-class house or hotel, or take care of a house for summer. Ad- dress 903 N. 28d st. HOUSEGIRL—Wanted, situation ‘by: an industrious girl to do light housework and plain sewing or to wait on children. Address B 929, this of- fice. HOUSEKEEPER—Wanted, sit. by woman with little girl as housekeeper or to take care of house for the summer. 2118 Eugenia oy HOU SPK BEPER—Wanted, position as housekee er by a middle-aged lady of experience. Add. B 738, this office. HOUSEGIRL-—Position wanted by a young : Ger- man girl to do housework, without washing, Ad. 4721A Easton ay. HOUSEKEEPER—Refined widow wishes a situa- tion as housekeeper where other servants are kept. Call to-day 3 to 5 o’clock, 2612 Franklin av. HOUSEKEEPE) her own furni 2 bachelors ot st. Widow without children having ce would like. to - : house for a widow’. Call at 1315 Biddle HOUSEKEEPEE- _Situat ti.g wanted for a middle- aged German widow fr housekeeping. Call at 1711A Carr st. HOUSEWORK—Wanted, situation b aged 16, to do lgat house work. _ cape 6 st. HOUSEW ORK— Sitnat |. ou wanted by colored girl to . oy bousework in small family. 2610 mine ISEGIRL—Neat colored girl we wants ats situation HOU oo a or gemetal work; without Wasbing. Ad. 621 N. _Lefitagwell av. — refined lady wishes a post- and economical monsort ond n- young girl pply at 1513 HOUSEKEEPER- ' n as housekeep © em class cook; ‘y.; ean leave city. Mrs. ney, 2616 Olive et HOUSEKEEPER--Widow I: dy wants situation as _housekeeper; good tefy. 2380 Pine st. LAUNDRE Saws SITUATIONS w 20 words or less, 5e. 128, this‘amice, 4 office. ee _jaundry work. Ad. by white ha take home _— will PR oy out gat, by d of work by the wasbin = wt LAUNDRESS—Wanted, by colored laundress, work work _ by the day; first-class reference. 8935 Patrfax. anDneta u Co 83—Want Mb tag and ironing, to 5° ttage ies for Mond - ¥ LAUNDRESS—Laundty work wanted by the da or cleaning; best city refs. i ws 26518 Olive at. “Tn and. troning to colored woman h- ng — hae + iad ’ reaps or pn oat. “4017 av. N ent uw wanted STENOGRAPHER—Lady stenographer [ACSDRES—wanet, an by t-class — jeundreas three days of week; best of Thee st. LAUNDRESS_ White laundreas wants first days 6 Papin st. “walle oot ee wate lanadress wants washing and ironing to take home. Mrs. Grey, 1120 8S. Compton av. MAID—Wanted, a posit ie. =“ nurse or maid; willing to treuel _19 years of age. Ad. W710, “this ~ hace NURSE—Wanted, a elderly lady; care of children = nvalld flu ii ‘ ce , ‘comaerent. Ad. Ca ee eee NURSE—Middle-aged lady : ee ; delis work. Apply at 3637 Finney ay. HOUSBGIRL WA spore! work in subarhe: two ta famllyy 715 N. Jefferson “—@ oe HOUSEGIRL WANTED Girt of housework. Apply at 121 a @ = 2 HOUSEGIRL WANTED—Girl work. Apply at 8507 + HOUSEGIRL WANtrD Cont ae somewen: no wash Kon 2 Shaw place. tS a oa area ot Sona WA to te ny ad r"evatloman. all ay Tht noon. 1946 HOUSsRGIRE, waNTen 9 Se pa house- . Tequired HOUSEGIRL WANTED—A good housework {n small family. Apa Ba re eclede av. HOUSEGIRL WANTED—German atrl Sad Oine housework; no washing or ao ng 2120 . HOUSEGIRL WANTED—A neat German girl for general housework at 5045 Morgan st. HOUSEGIRL WANTED—A strong. i, competent, ad for wenera} pessowerhi family of 1228 KE. Whittier HOUSEGIRL WANTED—Girl for general house- work. 2006 California ay. WANTED—Ginl for light boasewor.« Apply 25 0% Olive st. HOUSBGIRL L, WANTED—Girl to general | work: must good w froner, rd 1834 Kennett, near taltteae | HOUSEGIRE samy ‘of trea, Sis —— oom recat WANTPD—A @ 3 work and care of TRD—A girl to aasiat in douse HOUSEGIRL WANTED—Good house work one oangs Deed gir of rs _ 8671 Pine ney av. HOUSPRREPERS— Wanted, neat ra tlseae bread made br H wrapped. sk y gtocer 610 EDR, 20 tickets, HOUSEGIRL WANTFED—Good housework; emall family; _ Oregon ay. HOUSEGIRL Lb gp ne ape 0 - di - ta work in ce. mpetent girl for 3 groeral bousework at 1022 Carr et.; cal) ay nossweie se BaP one HOU ousnarey Prk Linen Fy & tng se mouaedets Wramatt eit mae HOUSEGIRL WANTED—German girl for seceral house . 2726 Morgan. HOUSBOIRE W TANT ahe, ia seme t Dh ad HOUSEG WANTED Wonne for small cay = god pay HOUSFOIRL Ty cd girl for “general front, homo L Wa! ee en oe HOUSEKEEPER | WANTED—Competent Sia Oregon a. — HOUSED E nareecs. weesceenes Ad, Cilford L. Jackson, BOUSEGIRL WANTED—Competent housework; refs.; no an 8 no syacpatat WANTED—Neat ¢ a in smell family. 26 ist HOUSEGIRL WANTED—A good gift’ housework. Call 1008 Leuisiens 6% CS al [cae HOUSEGIRL WANTED—A girl for gem work. 4190 Morgan st _ ba HOUSEGIRL WANTEL : family for general HOUSEGIRL WA) work; small fami immediately at ; HOUSEGIRL WA work. 4356 Dunces ne ee é RE 4 ye Steen VM. > ae i ey a. er mae eee oe ne he, ibm ee aoe . oS a SS ae at ve . aS KAY ee. ? “Aes chase % fiawm ods + i Dit PN eee ww ® —« ; ssi nel 4h, si " ee ee. SS ae a a -
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OF i a OIF Sere type cer m ’ LAUNDRESSES GANVASSERS WANTED—To cel) a souven!r of the 4 . _ 5 ~ ad ‘ a 9 a “re a - - . ee es . ou i y 4 7. : a a z a Fg pa rg ok i - 4% press ved ae 5 aa x ee Te : q xt. . G line Ay Cai & Mee *) ng ye i age « ¥ be c Pie | -$ er yous 9 y ie = vi rt > 4, he 2 US] . ¢ pons ed . ars Ke : ; 7 : . y ' : : > : } é or" he o eR is x ‘ ; ¥ ‘ MARKET ST., 2211—Furnished rooms for gents or housekeeping, $1.50 and $2. CARR ST., 1805 —Furnished room for 1 or 2 gents, with bath; upstairs. GAMBLE ST., 2816—Nicely furnished room; hot and cold water; gas and bath; reasonable. CHESTNUT ST.. 1215—Neatly furnished front rooms und rooms for housekeeping at low rates, with bath. CHOUTEAU AY., 1321—Newly, neatly furnished room for Hight housekeeping; rent reasonable. CHOUTEAU AV... 1516—Elegant 2d-story front; also small room: all conveniences; private family. CHESTNUT ST.. 1411—Cool, airy housekeeping rooms: also hall and other rooms, for gentlemen. CHOUTEAU AV., 1321—Newly peperes and newly furnished room for light housekeeping; rent reas- onable. CHESTNUT ST.. 8011—2 rooms and kitchen; nice for small family; good location; rent $10. CHILDREN—A lady wants 2 or 8 little children to take home and care for; has nochildren. Call or add. 1223 S. 8d et. . CHOUTEAU AV.., 1112—Connecting rooms light housekeeping. for CHAMBERLAIN AV., 5721—Four rooms, bath, large attic; modern improvements; excellent lo- cation; convenient to Page av. and Suburban railways. Call and see. 2717—Four very desirable rooms, other conveniences; rent reasonable. furnished CLARK AV. bath and all CHESTNUT ST., 1107—Neatly very cheap. rooms; GARRISON AV., 722 N.—Handsomely fur. 2d-story front; also smaller rooms; cool and desirable. GRAND AV., 3127 N., Cor. Hebert—Desirable front room, well furnished; reasonable rent. GEYER AV., 2710—Back room and kitchen for light housekeeping. GRATIOT ST., 610—4 rooms and bath; 2d floor; $12. Hygienic bakery. | GARRISON AYV., 18314 N.—Furnished front parlor for housekeeping; $2; other rooms, $3.50. GRATIOT ST., 811—2 rooms; good order; rent $5. GLASGOW AV.,° 1318—Nicely furnished large 2d- floor front room, with bath. GARRISON AV., 1207 N.—2 furnished rooms for gents or light housekeeping; reasonable. GEYER AV., 2743—Nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping or gents; bath. GRAND AYV., 2807 N.—Nicely furnished rooms for rent, single or en euite; all conveniences; pri- vate family; vicinity of Fair terms reasonable, HICKORY ST., 1302—Nicely furnished room; cor- ner house; with a nice lawn; very reasonable. HICKORY ST., 1919—For rent, 8 rooms; all convs.; low rent. Keys at 1809 Hickory st. HICKORY ST., 1006—Neatly furnished back par- lor for 1 or 2 gents. Grounds} OLA RK AV.. 8626—Three nice rooms; first floor. CH( \UTEAU AV., $144—Beautiful front room, nicely furnished, for light housekeeping; $2 per week. CAROLINE ST., 2827—Bright, sunny 2d-story front room, nicely furnished; private family. CHANNING AV., 806 N.—Neatly furnished rooms in home of young widow; all home comforts, ed CHANNING AV., 806 N.—Newly furnished rooms in West End. CALIFORNIA AV., 1904—2 or 8 rooms, 24 floor, with all conveniences; cheap to good party. GARR ST., 1935A—Furnished hall room for gents; private family. CARR S8ST., 1727—Large, nicely furnished front rooms complete for light housekeeping; all conv. CHESTNUT ST., 2685—2 nicely furnished connect- ing rooms; southern exposure; reasonable. CHESTNUT ST., 1109—Neatly furnished rooms; very cheap. CHOUTEAU AV., 1012—1 nice, large unfurnished room; southern exposure. -_-- — — ee CHOUTEADU AV., 1016—Nicely furnished connect- ing front and back parlors for gents or light beenokooying., single or en suite; all conveni- ences. Call Monday. CHOUTEAU AV., 1219—Front room; southern ex- posure; 2d floor; 50. HICKORY ST., 0923—Furnished rooms for gents or couple; private family; also front hallroom. gecond floor HIOKORY S8T., 881 ree rooms, Keeley, 1116 4—Th 7.50; key 8814A, second floor. hestnut st. T HOWARD ST., 2845—Three large rooms; lst floor; newly papered; front and rear yards; rent §8. Keys at 1002 Glasgow av. , —-———- HOGAN PL., 4762—Second-story front room, fur- nished or unfurnished. JEFFERSON AV., 2385 8.—Nicely furnished rooms; rent reasonable JEFFERSON AV., 2258 8.—83 nice rooms; front and back entrances. JEFFERSON AV., 715 N.—Nice furnished room; $5 per month. unfurnished JEFFERSON AV., 103A N.—Bright, clean well-fur- nished front room, gents or light housekeeping. JEFFERSON AV., 1625A—Three nice rooms; second floor; $9; key in store. Keeley, 1113 Chestnut sr. JEFFERSON AV., 1103 N.—Neatly ) furnished room for gents; bath and best accommodation; $1 per week. KING’S HIGHWAY, 1316 N.—Room-mate wanted, ee of family; home comforts; $16 per month. CHESTNUT ST., 2917—Nicely furnished room; every convenience; gas, bath; private family; $7. CASS AY., 2811—Furnished room for gent or light housekeeping. ad, LINDELL. AV., 8522—One nicely furnished front room in private family. LUCAS AV., 2746—Nicely furnished 2d4-floor front; gas; hot and @pld bath. CASS AV., 2709%—Large furnished room, suitable for one or two gents; rent $5. CARR ST., 1909—Furnished rooms for light house- keeping and roomers; $1.25 per week and up. CARR ST., 2081—Three rooms; ist floor; large yard; $9. ~~ — CARR ST., 1811—T'wo oaicel rooms; also small room for men. COMPTON AV., 220 N.—Two large well-furnished rooms, 2d-floor front and back; complete for housekeeping; also other rooms. OLARK AV., 2182—Two nice large rooms, fur- nished complete for housekeeping at §6 each per month; also hall room. COTE BRILLIANTE AV., 8787—8 rooms, gas and bath; 24 floor. CHOUTEAU AY., 706—Furnished rooms, $5, $8 and $10; gents only. Inquire notion store. DOLMAN S8T., 1802-8 rooms; all conveniences; newly decorated; gas fixtures. furnished front wo or three gentle- ES. 28 a DIVISION ST., 1818—Large room and kitchen; ist floor; $6 per month. DOLMAN S8T., 1108—Faurnished rooms, 24-story front room and 1 back room. ELLIOTT AV., 1528—Good room for light house- keeping. EVANS AV., 4461—8 large, ew sreue West End rooms; inside water, free; open; , ee PUGPNIA S8T., 2122—Large furnished room; south- ern and eastern exposure; §8 per month; two blocks from Union Station. EWING AV., 516 8.—Two rooms, Ist floor, yard, poreb, cellar, water; rent $6.50 a month. inquire on premisea., ELM ST., 811—Furnished rooms. EVANS AV., 8704—Nicely furnished room for gents, one block from Grapd; location; reasonable. eee ere —— Co eee me EWING AV.., 816 N.—Newly furnished rooms; prit- vate family; all conveniences. ; EVANS AYV., 8704—2 or 8 nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping; 1 conveniences; pretty yard; one block from car line. EV, ANS AY., 8725—First floor furnished front room; all conveniences. EASTON AV., 8007—2 handsome connecting front rooms, furnished complete for light housekeeping. EVANS AV., 8627—Second-story front room; new house; olcely furnished; southern exposure; gas and bath; cheap; one or two gentlemen. EASTON AV., 2018—2 large connecting rooms, for light housekeeping; large ball; bath. LUCAS AV., 2715—Nicely furnished front parlor; also 2d-floor back; gas and bath. LUCAS AV., 2715—2d-story front and connecting rooms; also first-class front parlor, nicely fur- nished; gas and bath LUCAS AV., 2744—Furnished room for gent or man and wife. LINCOLN AV., 87284—Pleasant, large, modern front room, furnished or unfurnished. LOCUST ST.. 2631—Pleasant, nicely rooms; southern and eastern exposure. furnished LUGAS AV., 8102—Newly fur. front and connect- ing rooms, single or en suite. LACLEDE AV., 8017—Neatly furnished room in private family; all conveniences; reasonable. LUCAS AV., 8815—Newly furnished room for two gents; hot and cold bath; modern conveniences; SODA DLE LACLEDE AV., 8030—2 furnished rooms; southern exposure; for gent; private family. LOCUST ST... 2636—Nicely furnished large 24- story front and other rooms. LACLEDE AV., 8662A—2 rooms, single or together, connecting door; southern and western expo, LOCUST ST., 2819—Newly furnished front room; so. exp.; with board; prices reas. .. 2633—First apd second-story front ge? ag with board; southern ex- posure; hot bath. CI lendidly furnished room; very reasonable terms. —— ee LINDELL AYV., %408— MORGAN ST., 2807—Second floor, 5 or 6 elegant rooms; modern cony.; if you see them you will rent them. OLIVE ST., 23054—Two unfurnished rooms; largo porch; hot bath. OLIVE ST., 2646—Nicely furnished rooms, single or en suite; rent reasonable. OLIVE ST., 2637—Neatly furnished front room, for gents or light housekeeping; southern exposure. OLIVE ST., 2328—Furnished front room; lady. go or housekeeping; scrupulously clean; hot bath. OLIVE ST., 1824—Furnished room, §2.50 per week; large front, $3. OLIVE ST., 1214—One large front parlor, first floor; one small room, fourth floor. OLIVE S8T., 2100—Newly furnished front rooms in a new corner house; modern improvements. OLIVE ST., 1724—Nicely furnished rooms; modern conveniences; three blocks from U Station. OLIVE ST., 8856—Nicely furnished room for one or two gents; first-class accommodations. all nion ROOMS—for rent, 1 or 2 unfurnished rooms; water and sink; southern exp.; small, private family; near Grand and Laclede avs.; reas. Add. G 728, this office. a ROOM—In Oabanne, one biock from Subcrban road, large, hansomely furnished front room, with breakfast, to gentleman; private family; —————— --— —- -—— wane LOUISIANA AV., 28380—Nicely furnished room, in good location; terms reasonable. V., 2923-—-Two unfurnished rooms; third “Tees southern exposure; in first-class order; ref- erences exchanged. LACLEDE AV., pese—Henty Suraieeed frent room; bath; or 1 or 2 rooms, t EUGENIA &8T., 2204—8 unfurnished rooms; wi!) rent separate if wanted. LOC ST., 2710—Nicely furnished 24-story — refs. required. EASTON AV., 6844—Handsome hed rooms suitable for { or 2 gents; also a is pron EASTON AV., 8032—Furnished front room; other rooms; terms $8 to $14 per month. ‘EASTON AV., 8031—Newly furnished rooms. with or without ght housekeeping; southern exposure. EASTON AV., 4123 (up-stairs)—Two five, large rooms; attic; porch; yard; $8. LEFFING AV., 1425 N.—2 nicely furnished acting and othe? rooms; bath; housekeeping. LACLEDE AV., 2900—2 nicely furnished rooms and haliroom for genta or housekeeping. LOCUST ST., 8408—Furnished 2d-story front room for 2 young men; reasonable terms. CO EA ee — ee ee oe LEONARD AV., 912 N.—Neatly furnished front ‘ foom; private family; Suburban car at door. HWING AV., 621 S.—Nicely furnished room; bath; at and cold water; family; reasonable. UST 8T., 2819—Large room suitable for three ag reasonable bomen. ye i rea ay eke ma SSathorsanpieure; elvaas faster sf"ase™™ thi tet 120 i . me “Bie erat od e bate gee om o. 74 PINE ST., 1820—Elegantly furnished rooms; mod- ern conveniences; from $1.50 to $3 weekly. PENDLETON AY., 1020—Two unfurnished rooms, second floor, suitable for young couple. PINE ST., 2024—Two connecting rooms, suitable for light housekeeping. PINE 8T., 1406—Newly furnished rooms for light housekeeping and roomers; $1.25 per week and up. PINE ST., 1016—Nicely furnished ballrooms, $1.25 per week; also other rooms. PINE ST., 2631—Beautifully furnished front room; southern exposure; private family; refs. ex. 1506—Neatly furnished, large room, for, ROOM—Nicely furnidied no other roomers. Add. ROOM—For rent, by a young widow, a nicely fur- nished room in southern part of city. Add. T 736, this office. REDBUD ST., 4124—Two nicely furnished rooms for rent. SHERIDAN nished rooms} cheap. SULLIVAN AV., water closet and laundry; new house; ren SHERIDAN AV., 2780—8 or 4 nicely furnished rooms for light housekeeping; 2d floor; southern exposure. unfur- room; AV., 2715A—T'wo connectin southern exposure; bat 2328—Four nice rooms; hall; t low. BELL AV., 3114—Pleasant front room, with board; southern exposure; also day board. BOARD—Wanted, companion room and board; references exchanged. Ad this office. BELL AV., 3111—Room and board for two gentle- men; strictly private family. BOARDING—In Cabanne, large, nicely fur. room; so. and east exp.;ebest table board; large yard; pleasant surroundings; to gents, $50; couple, $55; smaller front room, two exposures; very desirable, $ Add. H 728, this office. ’ BOARD—One or two gentlemen can obtain com- fortable rooms, with excellent table, home com- forts; no other roomers; small family; Olive st., west of Grand av.; references exchanged. Ad. N 732, this office. CHESTNUT ST., £014—Nicely furnished rooms, with or without board; gas, bath and all conv. CHESTNUT ST.,—West of Channing—Elegantly furnished 2d-story front room, with or without mene everything first class. Ad. L 733, this office. CLARK AV., 2182—Neatly furnished rooms, with first-class board, $16 per month each. CHESTNUT ST., 304544—Pirst-class day board; $3 ,2 week. CLARK AV., 2715—Good room; so. exp.; excellent board; $3.50 and $4 per week. in exchange for . R 998, ST. ANGE AV., 1215—2 unfurnished rooms and summer kitchen porch. Call Monday. THOMAS ST., 2601—Unfurnished front room, ist floor; $5 per month. UNIVERSITY ST., 2526A—Three nice rooms; see- ond floor; water in kitchen; $6.50. VICTOR ST., 1225—Nicely furnished 2d-story front Toom; southern exposure; private family. WASHINGTON AV., 27380—2d-story front and con- necting rooms for gentlemen; reasonable; pri- vate family. WASH S8T., 1811—Nicely furnished room, conv. for light housekeeping; southern exposure; low price. WASHINGTON AV., 1305—Nieely furnished second- story front and back rooms. WEST CHESTNUT .» 8835—Nicely furnished room, in a private family; all modern convenl- ences WASHINGTON AV., 8885—Nicely furnished room, bath, etc., $10 per month; three lines of cars. WASH ST., 2389—Nicely furnished front room, for two gents, in private family; no other roomers. WASHINGTON AYV., 2822—Furnished and unfur- nished rooms. WALNUT ST., 3411—Nicely furnished room; pri- vate family; all conveniences; $6 per month. WASHINGTON AV., 1800—Furnished front second floor rooms, $1.60, $1.75 per week. WEST PINE BOUL., 8828—Elegant new rooms in the most fashiénable neighborhood in the city; filtered water through the house; everything first. class; references given and exchanged. WASHINGTON AV., 1420—Large fur. rooms for light housekeeping; also basement, furnished or unfurnished; cheap. WASH ST., 2321—Nicely furnished front room. WASHINGTON AV., 1728—Room for 2 gentlemen with another separate bed; $1 per week. WASHINGTON AV., 1505—Large and small front and back rooms; gents or housekeeping; $3, .60 $2 and $1.25 per week. ert ieee WASH ST., 2018%—Nicely furnished front room; also back room, §1 and $1.25 a week, with bath. WASHINGTON AV., 1223—2d-story front room; also rooms for light housekeeping; hall rooms. WASH ST., 1801—Large parlor and other rooms for gents or housekeeping; also hall room. WASHINGTON AV., 1285—Back parlor, gents, $1 each per week, or housekeeping. oe WASHINGTON AV., 1302—Front and hall rooms, 2d floor; $1.50 and .6O per week. WASHINGTON AV., 2637—-Newly furnished 2d- floor rooms; all modern conveniences; also single rooms. WASHINGTON AYV., 2640—Neatly furnished 2d- story front and adjoining rooms; reas. terms. WASHINGTON AV., 2640—Dining-room; reliable tenant; refs. wanted. WASH ST., 28138—Furnished room for gents; $la week, id WASH ST., 1611—Comfortabiy furnished rooms,, complete for housekeeping; also hall room. WASHINGTON AV., 2729—Nicely furnished room; CHESTNUT ST., 3426—Nice room no children; excellent table; a reasonable; refs. : CLEMENS AV., 5653—Nicely furnished room, in Cabanne, for two; good board; pleasant home. DAYTON ST., 2813A—Nicely furnished 2d-floor rooms; conv. to cars and board: reasonable. DELMAR BOULEVARD, 3891—Pleasant room, with board; 2 refined gentlemen; very desirable; refs. private family; convs.; terms exchanged, DELMAR AV., 8850—Gentleman can find good board and accommodations for reas. terms, DICKSON ST., 8047—Pleasant rooms; table; home pesvisegens « Mentos Central, Easton av. rawr a wg lady employed; §3.50, with laundry ncluded., EASTON AYV., 8013—Nicely furnished rooms with first-class board, reasonable. for one lady or gent. EASTON AYV., 4140—Wanted, room-mate for gent in private family; also four table boarders ac- commodated. BUGENTA ST., 2200—Furnished rooms; board if de- élred. FINNEY AV., 4124—I have a nicely furnished room, with board, for lady; gas; bath and all conveni- ences, FINNEY AV., 8786—Large 2d-story front room, with or without board. FINNEY AV., 8646—Pleasant 24 and 8d-story room, with or without board; very reasonable. FINNEY AV., 8718—~—Two nicely furnished rooms, or single, to man and wife or two ladies; private family; all convs.; refs. FOREST PARK BOULEVARD, 89389—Lovely room iu modern home; strictly private family; excel- lent table; reasonable. FINNEY AV., 8041—Neatly furnished connecting rooms or single; all conveniences; strictly private family; excellent board. ° -_-- ee ee FOREST PARK BOUL., 8962—Nicely furnished room; strictly private family, with or without board; convenient te Laclede, Washington and Suburban car lines, FINNEY AV., 3800—Neatly furnished room, with or without board; southern exposure. FINNEY AV., 3669—Second-story furnished rooms. with or without board; modern conveniences. FRANKLIN AV., 8100—Nicely fur. front room, —_ alcove, for two; modern house; board if de- sired. GARRISON AY., 918 N.—Small room; suitable for gent, with or without board. JEFFERSON AV., 1103 N.—Wanted, working girls to board; use of parior and piano. LOCUST ST., 2813—Newly furnished front room, with or without board; every convenience. LUCAS Pls, 1714—Pleasant rooms, with best table board; 4 blocks from Union Station. — LOCUST ST., 2122—Two or three elegant rooms, light and airy; first-class board, optional. LOCUST ST., 2207—2d-floor front room: southers and eastern exposure; all conv.; with board. southern exposufe; private family; refs. exch. WEST CHESTNUT ST., 38008—Front parlor, ele- gantly furnished; gas and bath. WEST CHESTNUT 8T., 38008—Two unfurnished rooms, Sd-story nice house; good neighborbood, for light housekeeping; carpets and shades; sta- hot abd cold water in roots; tionary washb-st $12 a month. LOCUST 8T., 8202—Single room, with board; reas onable; references. LA SALLE 8ST., oa ageare A furnished froat room, for two gents, with or without board. CI 8142—Nicely furnished, desirable lass beard. LOCUST 8T., rooms; all conys.; frst-c PINE ST., 2121—Nice, newly furnished rooms. — i tt ———— ee PINE 8T., 2121—Newly furnished rooms for light housekesping. PINE 8T., 2006— rooms for Might house- Hooping; ncond-necy touts PINE S8T.,. 2220—Nicely furnished 24-story front and other rooms; $2 and up. PINE 8T., 704—Nicely furnished Geuble and single rooms; low rent. PINE ST., 2634—Large two-story brick stable, with living rooms wnadgent te tae AND 2052—Apartments, furnished *IN ., 2646 AND oy houscheeping; single or,en sulte; good loca- WASHINGTON AV., 8225—Nicely furnished room apie ot floor, suitable for gentlemen; modern conveniences. LACLEDE AV., 2988—Nicely furnished fromt room wet board; aleo boarders by the day, per wee . 6TH ., 1118 8.—Four omen and attic; rent @TH ST., 1401 N.—Fureished front housekeep! ; also back room, with ase of lace. ary; $7 and $6 per month, or $1.50 $12 per week —..o LUOAS AV., S61T—The Hawiers will be pleased to show some ble rooms end board for OLIVE ST., 2225—Nice, newly furnished rooms; good board. | Ps or ' OLIVE ST., 2025—Newly furnished room with without board; terms moderate. OLIVE ST., 2128—Newly furnished front Fooms = other rooms; board if desired; all conve. ences, PINE S8T., 8146—Nicely furnished front hack rooms, with or without board; refs, -_ PaGn. AV., 8534—Nicely furnished room, with ard. PAGE BOULEVARD, 3524-3526—Nicely furnished rooms, with first-class board; $3.50 ~, week. PINE ST., 2042—Large 2d-story front room good board. “ibe with PAPIN ST., 1821—Furnished rooms, wi with- out board; day board, $3.50 per ~ Fy Y PINE ST., 2634—Excellent board; light, _ Teoms; all convs.; private family; $4 per week. PINE ST., 3420—Large front room, with. alcove; also back bree” southern exp.; all fur. new; and gas; first-class table. PAGE AV., 3712—Small, neatly furnished room, with board, in private tami: soodaente terms. PAGE AV., 4005—Large second Mor front room; southern exposure; with or without board. ROOM—Elegantly furnished room in modern Gat, in best West End location, to refined ladies, wit petvilagess board if desired. Add. N 922, this office. ROOM—Handsomely furnished front room; pri- vate family; superior board; West End; for re- fined couple. Add. R 734, this office. RUTGER ST., 2354—Nicely furnished rooms, wit first-clasa board. Zs wa " ROOM AND BOARD-In private family; gentie- man and wife or single gentleman; only agree- _ able people wanted. Add. H 720, this office. ROOM--Young couple, in new house west of La lor av., will rent nicely furnished room, with board, to one or two young ladies or gentlemen: surroundings very pleasant and all the advant- ages of a quiet home to the right parties: ref- erences required. Add. T 727. thie office.’ a ROOM AND BOARD —Private family (no children), near Tower Grove Park and convenient to strees cars, will rent room and board; reasonable terms. Add. S 727, this office. ROOMS—Elegantly refurnished 24 floor, bay win- dow front room, with alcove and room adjoining, single or en suite; excellent board; house de- tached; large perches; pleasant location; one minute’s walk west of Grand avy.; limited number of boarders only. Add. N 725, this office. ROOMS—Gentlemen attending races can find ele- gantly furnished rooms, with first-class table and service. Add. L 725, this office. ~~ RUGBY PL., 8%—Front room; all convs., with or without board, to gentleman; refs. ROOMS—Academy av. ts a fine locality, but we have nice rooms tn all parte of the city; yy * list; all Al; informat Thomson & ° fon . 68 De Menil building. Tel. 1717. ROOMS—Two or four gentlemen can secure two large, handsomely furnished 3d rooms; &., @ and ¢: exp.; excellent board; house detached; large porches and yard. Add, K 722, this office, ST. LOUIS AV., 3028—Chouteau Pl.—Nicely nished rooms; all conveniences; board if SPRING AV., TI7 N.—Furnished room, with of without board. STODDARD 8T., 2824—Front room, with in private family, for gents; terme reasona SHERIDAN AV., 2720—One furnished front room ~~ or one or two gentlemen, with ; second Goor. with large porch, or without board. ; abe THOMAS ST.. 8046—Nicely furnished 94 Goer front, good board, for two om reasonable. VICTOR sT., 1910—Large room, with board, fer one or two gentlemen; private family. a ——~ oe A Oa ; wn ban Bee Oe WASHINGTO!! AV., 3808—Pieacant frost foam with board! so. ex.; gents only. WASHINGTON AY., 8119—Superior Ddoard and rooms, first and second floors; also single reome. W RELL PL., 4000—One or two Bicely furnished front reome with beard. . ABHING N AV., 8328-—Hes WASHINGTO toed house bas man suitable for two gents, eac WASHINGTON AV., 8220—Room, with beard @@ ee ae for couple: private bouse. - GHINGTON AY. 2048—Roome and Gret-cless wase"s per week; hot bath. WASHINGTON AV., 1618—Fursished cooma, wit® board. ——_ ’ Bes clues takin alee tp See "pod Sour) tuolern Gonvenlences! rate; table WASHINOTON AY., 8020—Nicely furnished tect wi board; soutbera exposure. 9TH ST., 1804 N.—Neatly furnished room, $1.50 a OTH ST., $15 N.—Nicely furnished front room; LOCUST 2719—Destrebie frent ST.. room, suitable for couple; good : RS LOCUST ST., 1507, 1880 AND 1608—Nicely fur- nished rooms, with fret-class board. gents or jousekeeping ; .25 up a week. -—— 9TH SF., CORNER PALM-—3 nice rooms; rent $8. Apply op premises. tion. PINE ST., ven > fur. parlors and other rooms; gas and bath. aT. 1: . 148 N.—Furnished rooms for light ee Soieg and roomers; $1.25 per week and = 8+ » eee a e -_~« LOCUST ST., 3083—Just opened, newly furnished throughout; excellent table; large yard. LUCAS AY. egies am roome, soutbern exposare; first-class ; references exchanged. ae : WASHINGTON a¥., 1900-—Wreely cn eg story front and side reoms, WASHINGTON AV. 211-—@4¢etey7 o- aod = mee rooms; sou thers etposure; best board. | WEST CHESTNUT &T., 27294—Kiegant and board for 2 gents or couple; very a. WES? CABANNE COURT, 921 olceiy, furniebed rin ma, single gf ea suite, b-. vate. Veer, caltabie det ene or tee onenen. =" — ‘ -—ae tg Pres _? Woo y
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; { t t i : . if 1 : | gx 7 BPN FEREY ee " “ pee PRE AE ANNE oDesk ape saP aM Ba iit ok i SNIP: patie th ade Be ny f WANTED—Houses and rooms to pa A 5 7 ee ee 7 Pee ee ey Ne ee ee Le OO, oe ee ke ae ea SS ae v S f ‘ 1 a + : 4 er ? = A e RENT Lit. ROOMS WITH BOARD. a4 words or less, 10c. 14 words or less, 10c. | COUNTRY BOARD. CHESTNUT S8T., 2835—Destrable well-fare rooms; convs.; superior board; nice loca- ; prices reas. @erensee. BOARDING—A pleasant country home for sum- a boarders; PY per week. Box 833, Jerseyville, WASHINGTON AV., 1416—Newly papered rooms rent, with or without board; Een t pasting ton for West BELLE PL., 4068—Nicely furnished rooms, th boani; references esehaneed. WEST BELLE PL., 4358—Room for two; good __ Sable; in private family; no children. WASHIN N AV., 8087—Ne: fur. r wi ASHINGTON AV. _2087—Neatly — Brn 8T., 15044 &.—WNicely furnished front room, _ $8.50 , with board; private family. teTH ST., 1011 N.—Two lovel rlors, on ist _ door, —— er en suite, with Gerd. and _ Moving Co., 905 N, 20th st. So Ae ama LUCAS AV., 8431—Small, nicely furnished house to rent; cheap for the summer. LOUISIANA AV., 1535—Seven rooms; hall, bath; $20. Keeley & Co., 1118 Chestnut st. BOARDERS—Wanted, summer meee on farm, m, 42 miles north of city on C. & A. R. ; good table, shade, etc. Add. Box 42, aire. tl. oe boarders in nice country home; good bo a; plessant ro rooms; reasonable; _ German. Ad. Box Dow, Tl. COUNTRY BOARDERS—Wanted, fine country home: shade trees; — rooms: one mile from station: near Elsah. Box 124, Dow, Il. MORGAN 8T., 1245—10-room honse;: water; all conveniences; yard. Apply 521 Franklin av. MORGAN ST., 1104—9-room house for colored; Keeley & Co., 1113 Chestnut st. MONTROSE AV., 815—7 rooms: hall, bath, $20. Keeley & Co., 1113 Chestnut st. MISSISSIPPI AV., 1718—T-room house; view La- fayette Park: gas fixtures: hall: $25. Key 1718. $25. as; COUNTRY BOARD—Good rooms, good table; loca- tion near Piasa Binff and fo ag grounds. For terms address Box 25, Elsah COUNTRY ~ BOARD—Destrable accommodations at Webster Groves, on line of the Meramec River R. I. (Suburban line): large grounds; plenty of shade: large, nicely fur. rooms. Add. Mrs. M. A. Cannon, Webster Groves, Mo. COUNTRY BOARD—Wanted, a few select bonrd- = ag summer; terms reas. Add. Box 47, Bunker Il, G COUNTRY BOARD—Will through season reasonably; shady lawn; screens. Add. Box 864, Jersey Co., accommodate borrders excellent cooking; McClusky, COUNTRY BOARD—Desirable accommodations for families and individuals for summer or by_ week at old Harney Mansion, Snuilivan, Mo., Frisco Ry., 68 miles from city; good wheeling route, L. A. W. circuit; stone house, 88 rooms, delight- fully situated: commodions, shady grounds; near Meramec River, springs and Ozark Mountains: 5 minutes’ i from R msn health, rest, quiet; pp beds table, moderate charge. The _ Mansion, "Bol te 76, Sullivan, Mo. SUMMER ~ BOARDERS—Wanted, model home; good table; terms reasonable. = ticnlars, address P. oO. Box 76, Dow, SUMMER BOARDERS—W anted, cozy, shady farm- house; cool rooms; good table, etc.; forty miles north of St. Louis: one mile from Bluff Line Depot; will keep boarders from June 10 until Sept. 10; terms very reasonable. Add. Box 367, McClusky, If. SUMMER BOARD AT THE SEASHORE. A pleasant and healthful place to spend the sum mer months is on the Atlantic coast; our house is pleasantly situated within 200 yards of the beach; all conveniences; pleasure steamers, yachts and electric cars; very convenient; accommodations for 20. For full particulars and terms address &. F. Green, 40 or st., Lynn, Mass. Refer by permis- sion to Mrs. F. &. Beeman, ttchGel. Ill. SUBURBAN BOARD. 14 words or less, 10c. AT FERGUSON—Private family will board 8 or 4 adults. Box 89. Ferguson, Mo. BOARD—Lady in wife or ladies to board; $4. Ad. 722, _ office. NORTH SIDE INN, Kirkwoot, Mo., open for the summer; first- class reste santa et with elegant surroundings; prices mo ‘erate untry par- suburbs wants gentleman and C this SUBURBAN BOARD-Desirable for select party of adults for summer; electric cars. Add. O 723, this office. accommodations Suburban SUBURBAN BOARD WANTED. 14 words or less. 10c. BOARD—Young man desires .board; single room; southern or eastern exposure; suburbs; modern conveniences; refs. absolutely required. Ad. A 967, this office. gr _—_ =) - — _— te a COUNTRY BOARD WANTED. 14 words or less, 10¢e. BOARD—Wanted, gentlemen and wife want near- by country board; terms reasonable. Add. T 735, this office. BOARD—Wanted, board for couple on farm, near _ cars and good ro roads. Ad. H 727, , this of office ce. BOARD—Wanted, | couptry board tn | town t near r St. Louis, for man, wife and two small children. Add. O 729, this office. —_ -- FURNISHED FLATS FOR RENT. 14 words or less, 10c. FOR RENT—Furnished 4-room modern fiat; yard front and rear; ist floor; reasonable. Ad. B 732. this office. FURNISHED FLAT--For rent, till ogee furnished flat of 3 rooms, plano; refs. all Sunday, 2 till 5 p. m., at 1022A S§S. O9tb st. FURNISHED FLAT—Ellendale—Furnished flat, 8 large rooms and alcove; one block from Subur- ban cars; rent reasonable. Ad. H 742, this office. SHERIDAN AV., 8130—Four-room furnished flat; wf 3; bath; gas stove; im\good order, FLATS WANTED. 14 words or less, 10c. FLAT—Wanted, flat of 4 rooms or 3. rooms and attic; mot to exceed $14 per month. Add. © 723, this office. FLAT—Wanted, 5-room flat by responsible fam- ily of two, within 5 blocks of Catholic church tn northwestern distrigt, near Grand. Ad. 8S 901, this office. Socata nae ef —_— DWELLINGS FOR RENT. 14 words or less, 10c. —_~_- ARSENAL ST., Wiese house; $13.50. Ap- ply next door. at BACON S8ST., 2501—T'wo-story stone-front; two families. OAROLINE ST., 8017—Nice detached brick dwell- ing; four rooms, ball and bath; rent only $16; owner pays ‘water license; open. one or CHESTNUT sT., $333—Right- room modern, recep- tion-ball house; rent low to good tenant. Inquire M. Werner, s. e. cor. 6th and Washington ay., _ over drug 6 all modern con- M nena om od $40; open to-day from 2 to 5 p. m. for inspection DELMAR BOULEVARD, 8984—Unnsually desir- able, rough stone-front} newly decorated; nine rooms; ; open, For rent, a fine 17- > Gvellot; WELLIN +. A e - eee. Andrews, Rice DOLMAN 8T., 1 rooms; all improvements; front and back yard ORM AR. BOULEVARD, 8942—Exceedingly de } &room house; is open; ‘45 per month. oth. ma 81 Neat b @-room house; hot and BLIAOT A AY. so-Ne Inquire next door. BASTON AV., 3017—Ten rooms; bath; Baltimore heater, cistern, ete. Adam Weber, 2711 Franklin av. FU RNITURE care and vans. Reliable Storage and _ Moving Oo., 906 N . 20th st PARLIN AY.., german brick; large yard; water; rent $10. PRANKELIN AVY., 8710—Seven reception _ hall; cemented jaundry. M. A. Woult & Co FRANKLIN ay, $142—Lovely, convenient 7-room pare | water eth; good yards, Bg uire own Bans,” gt beighbor uilding. © sic VINNRY AY., 80986—Siz poome; phone T97. 4102—9-room residence, with all Thos. S. Gerhart, 104 N. 8th OTH ST., 2900 N. iat room - house; water paid; 3 $14. 12TH ST., 2613% S.—Six-room house; ete. + bath, ~ gas, > FURNISHED HOUSES FOR RENT. 14 worde or less, 20¢. DEL IGHTFUL Sty MMER HOME _Furnished honse, 8 months or longer:14 rooms, all wire screened; large lawns, orchard, cows and chickens: close to steam and electric lines: Woodlawn, Fast Kirk- _ wood. Box 6 66. Kirkwood, or 305 05 Temple Bldg. FU RNISHED HOUSE—For rent, nished 10-room house; fine location. Ad. this office. FURNISHED HOUSE—11-room furnished house; large yard; elegant location; rent reasonable. Ad. K 726, this office FU RNISHED | HOUSE—10 rooms: Westminster pl.; till Sept. 15: low rent: party can board owner if agreeable. Ad. G 725, this office. FURNISHED HOUSE—A school teacher would like to rent furnished honse and take board: 4 bed- rooms beside. Benton Station red car, Suburban line. Ad. F 722, this office. FURNISHED HOUSE—S8 rooms, reception hall; all conveniences: sumpier or longer; Cabanne dis- trict. Ad. F 719, this office. HOUSE—For rent, nt. furnished, during July and August, modern 8-room. house, near Vandeventer avy. Add. P 728, this office. apartments, 8 bedrooms gentlemen. with owner; Add. F 721, this office. an elegantly fur- M 72 ROOMS—For rent. fur. and sitfing-room, for family away: Cabanne. WEST PINE BOULEVARD—Fornished house for rent: near park: modern 12-room house, witb all modern conyvs.: nicely furnished: large front and rear yard; filtered water, gas and electric light; cony. to two car Hnes; best location in the city. Add. O 728. this office. ee seal —- ee ps oman FLATS FOR RENT. 14 wor'ts or less, 10c. FRANKLIN AV., 1408—7-room fiat, furnished = unfurnished ; hot and cold water; in first-class ir: gmake a fine doctor or dentist location; sent ©. Greer, 902 Chestnut st. FAIRFAX AV. 3926—4-room flat; gas, water and conveniences. Keys at house. a - eaeae eam FOURTEENTH ST.. 1829 TO 1835 8.—Elegent new 4 4 and 8-room flats; very cheap. F LAT—N, Ww. arrison and Dickson—6-room flat: large lawn. beautiful and convenient lo- cation MORGAN ST., 8211—5-room flat; all conveniences, MILLS ST.., 2703—4- -room flat, conveniently ar- ranged; will rent to small German family $s iy mont® Key next door. J. Wagoner, 614 N st. NEWSTEAD AV., 4120 AND 4118—Splendid order; 4 rooms, bath and laundry, ist or 2d floor; fine location; green fields; pure air; 80 minutes to 4th st.: ’tis nonsense to pay $18 or §20 when you can rent these that are just as good for $14: come out and see them. Take Lindell or Union _ care to door. a NORFOLK AV., 4224A—8 rooms and bath; $13. NORFOLK AV., 4222—4 rooms, with bath, ist floor; ore NORTH MARKPT ST., 2621—8-room flat; all con- veniences; moderate rent; no children. OLIVE ST., 4109—7-room flat; large porch, yard; gos fixtures. Apply 6521 Franklin av. OREGON AV., 1817T—4 rooms: bath, hot water. $16. Keeley "& Co., 1118 Chestnut st. OLIVE ST., 8812—Modern 5-room fat; bath; ele gantly decorated; $25. es —— i ttt OLIVE ST., 4282—Delightful 5-room flat; all con- veniences; will rent very cheap, allowing 15 days free. Call downstairs. OLIVE S8T., 8711—Apartment—6 rooms; bath, laun- dry; two porches; janitor; steam beat; hot water. Evans, 915 Locust st. OREGON AV., 8413—4 rooms and bath; cheap rent. ADAMS S8ST., stable. 2633—Five-room flat; all convs.; ARCO AV., 4422—Elegantly finished three-room flats wi: h laundry in basement, 1% blocks from Forest Park: convenient to three car lines; rept $10 and $11; open to-day. BATES ST., 907-909—3-room flats; $8 and $9. BACON ST., 2517—8 large rooms, 2d floor; $11; keys at 2515 Bacon st. CHESTNUT ST., rent low to “4 renant. 8887—Seven-room modern fat; Inquire M, Werner, 6. | e. cor 6th and Washington av., over drag store. a PAGE AV., #040A—Six-troom fiat: bath: all im- provements; newly decorated; doors opén. PARK AV., 2637—4 rooms, 24 _ floor _ side yards; good order; rent low front and — ee eee PECK S8T., 4029—8-room flat, Ist floor; front and side entrances. PAGE AV., 4806—3 rooms, free to June 1; §18. Reilly & Co., 806% Chestnut st. ee eee PE NDL ETON AV., 1229-8 rooms; good location; $12. Reilly & Co., 806% Chestnut et. — ST., 11830—New ¢-room fats; bath, 12, etc.s OLARK AV., 2347-49—F our- room f flat; bath, gas and all motern couveniences ; nicely decorated; open. COMPTON AV., 1523 8 all rooms and bath; atrict- ly mod.; southern and es eastern exposure; $20. hall, bath, — ns CAROLINE ST., 8420A—8-room flat, gas; all convenelnces. _— --—-- -—-__ CASS AV.; 2709—6- room lower flat; separate hall; bath, gas, ete.; $16. CAROLINE ST., 2807—4- -roo hot bath, gas fixtures, lau borhood; rent $21. CHAMBERLAIN AY., 65721—Four large rooms} bath; lar attic; modern improvements; excel- lent locat n; convenient to Page av. and Saburb- an “Railway; call and see. CASS ree 19244 rooms, ball and bath; corner house. flat; cabinet mantle, dry; splendid neigh- rent $14; CALIFORNIA AV., 1813—New flat of 5 rooms, bath and laundry; $21 per month. COTE BRILLIANTE AV.., “4520—6 rooms; all mod- ern improvements; newly decorated; $28. Brad- _ ley & uinette, 715 ¢ Chestnut st. OOTE BRILLIANTE AV., 4442-3 large rooms: newl pered and finished; laundry; $12.50. Bradley’ & a "Quinette, TIS ¢ Chestnut st. COTTAG GB AV., 8722- 24—4 rooms; good front and back yards; ‘Yight and air on 8 sides; newly wy.“ to good yy $15 each. Mathews RK. E. Co , 88 © Chestn tout st. Re 5 ST., 1201-3—8- “room fiat, , with yard. DAYTON ST., 2604—6 rooms, ball, gas, bath, ete.; ete. ; open to- day DOLMAN ST., 1748—Near Lafayette Park—Flat of + rooms and | bath; low price. ~— ee em EASTON “AV.. ~ §358—8- room fat for 2 families, EVANS Av. 8962—8 rooms and bath, 2d floor; $15. _Bradiey & _Quinette, 715 Chestnut et. EASTON. aV., V., 8408—Ele ant ‘flat, 5 rooms, gas fixtures, electricity, bath, hot water, attie and _laundry. EVANS AV... all modern 4210A—Nice 4-Toom F carn ist floor; “conveniences; only $18 BADS AV., 8809—Elegant second floor flat; 6 rooms all modern conveniences; southern exposure; seal two car lines. EVANS AV., 44638—Beautifal 5-room fiat; all latest improvements; omg to $21 to small family. Dougherty & Grace, 911 Chestnut et. BASTON AV., 6076—4 or 6-room fat; 2d floor. FRANKLIN AV., 8209—5 rooms and bath; s@. LAr vist of 4 rooms and bath over drug store, Grand av., N. Ma rket. RANKEN AV., 26 8.—Fine new 8-room flats; cab- inet mantels} closets, gas, electric lights; laun- dry. RUTGER S8T., 8147—8-room fiat. RUSSELL AV., 2610 N. By ae res seven-room fiat; hot and cold water. See janitor RIDGE AV., 5150—Flat containing 5 roo . bath, hot water and all modern _convs. ms, _ — Panes AV., 8101—Elegant.three-room flats; 13. ~ ——-— — SULLIVAN AV., 282%—Four nice rooms: ball; water closet and laundry; new house; rent low. ST. VINCENT AY., 2905—Nice 6-room flat; all conveniences; will rent reasonable to good tenant. _Apply at 1019 Grattan st. ST. VINCENT AV., 8089 A—Rock front, 5 rooms} hot a and cold batb, screens, gas fixtures; reduced. SCHOOL S8T., 8310—5 nice rooms; gas, ba nace. Apply at 3321 Olive st. th, 7 SHERIDAN AV., 8171—Cor. of Easton—Klesant flat; 4 rooms; bath; newly decorated; southern exposure. TEXAS AV., 8446A—4 rooms; dcetrable location 10. Black welder-Holbrook Realty Co., 107 N th s VIOTOR ST., 1107—3-room fiat; water in kitchen newly decorated. Apply 521 Franklin ay. , seaniaheeeehanenstiientnenaaae eis VIRGINIA AV., 5512—Elegant new flat, 4 rooms; gas, bath, eléctric lights, Ww. ¢.; to parties with- out children, $13; open to-day WARNE AV., V., 4211—8 nice rooms; eity water; go good order; rent §7. ities WEST BELLE PL., 4468—Splendid seven-room only $35 per month. Keys at 4311 West belle’ only one block from fat. WEBSTER AV., 1819-5 rooms and bath; owner pays water license. 11TH ST., 1103-1108—Between Choutean and Fick. ory st. —First and second Goor each, 2 nice rooms and kitchen. Apply next door. ISTH ST. 1101 8.—4-room flat and bath, ist floor. ee 20TH S8T., 3940A Recomm S Gorachet flat: _ yard and all conveniences; ren t $20. + large 25TH ST., 8525 N.—S rooms; bath, laundry; granit. oe yard; es: cheap; new ; large stable if D eter SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR RENT. 14 words or less, 100. LAT—The finest Gat | on Compton rine Nebraska and St. Vincent av., ns 8 rooms; .beautifully decorated; cabinet mantels: 1 hot and — s waters screened; must be ae to be appre- nb. W. cor, COLUMBIA et Modern 6-room house; a cs OT mantels, bath. furn c@, san- LINDELL. AV., 8506—Modern fate Samat Te are rt ee: lings “conveniences a = ieee sedi “MONEY TO LOAN. W.BOOTH & CO. REAL ESTATE AGENTS, 618 CHESTNUT STREET. 9 PER CENT MONEY. To Loan—We have $10,000, $15,000, $20 Nag Sg 000, $30,000, 100,000, $150,000 000, $260,000 and $300, to loam at 5 per cent on St. Louis business rea] estate. Have $2,500, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000 ve OT tote" to te tesa at at 6 per cent on we® Louls city real estate. Call on or address KEELEY & ©O., 1118 Chestnut et. $500,000 To loan on city property at 6 and 6 per cent in- terest in sums to suit. Collection of rents our specialty, and prompt fe- turns made on same. M. R, COLLINS, JR., & CO., 108 N. 8th st. WE LOAN MONEY On real estate in all rts of town; borrowers can count on liberal valuations; quick service; confiden- treatment and the lowest rates. HAYDEL & SON Established in 1840. 108 N. }ta et. ay hk te party will loan any amount of money 6 per cent; no commission; loan one-half _Yalue on property. Ad. L 724, this office. MONEY loaned on rea] estate in all parts of town; uick answers; liberal valuations; lowest rates. aydel So 109 N. 7tb st. LOANS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY. 14 words or less, 20c. ARE YOU temporarily embarrassed? If so, will loan you money on pianos, furniture, ete., with- out removal] or any inconvenience to you; strictly confidential; oo mortgages recorded. Call and see me before you close loans elsewhere. I can ant will save you money. Private party. 810 Secur ity Building, cor. 4th and Locust sts. CONFIDENTIAL LOANS on furtilture and pianos; payments arranged in any manner desired by bor- rower. Searentss - testis Co., Royal Building, 2d floor, 110 N. Sth et. PRBSONAL—O : Fe was ; Olga: patient t= PERSONAL war lady who boarded car 71 bow ed 8th and Olive Saturday PERSONAL Win tall, ay dress and large black hat, weer ee on gue: 4 at ntleman s of -q- soaing on walk, MATRIMONIAL. le words or less, 80c. MATRIMONY—Gentleman, 22, would like the ac. quaintance of a good-lookin roman 1 ing; object, ‘atrimenr. Ad. MATRIMONTAL— Refined ere al lady acquaintance; Ad. M 955 this office. te object, matrimony. Mes shanty posites of we to —— derl means; object, ma mony hada 3 G 730, this office. MATRIMONIAL—Nice, refined wishes the oo aa * of nice me ject matrimony. Ad. R 909, this office. we So MATRIMONIAL—Two West End oung ladies would like to meet ao fan 2 gentlemen ob- ject, matrimony. Add. © 729, this office. MATRIMONY—Gent desires acquaintance of Cath- — , Fae, tna eenattes object, matrimony. MATRIMONIAL—Gentleman of means desires the the a gy 0 of : FE eee * la or widow be- n the ts) 80; object trimony. Ad. M 724, this office. 5 MATRIMONY—Gentleman of thrifty ha ta good | Grey tr: un a w ; mony aa. M i! 722, this a thew MATRON AT tT ow, y+ - a nte ce of an e ntleman; matrimony. Add. B 737, this office. s MATRIMONY—Refined, attractive, educated lady of 89 would like to meet refined tleman of means; object - A Bans Ad. G , this EMPIRE rei work; lowest prices. 21 GRADUATED erly home for ladies lin av, LADIES sta trouble Olive ry bam genta tay | man of a a a eh. meet young lady or widow; who assist bim in business; object, matrimony. A 8 729, _ this office. MATRIMONY—Refined, stately young widow de- sires the + agen on of honorable gentleman of ~~ ob matey 3 no trifiers need ap- ply 780, this office. MATRIMONY—Young ntleman desires acquaint- ance of attractive and refined young lady or wid- ow, brunette, 25 to 80 years age; ob mat- rimony. Ad. F 781, this office. MATRIMONIAL—Young dy bet desires the ac- yee oy of reese between 20 28 re old; penpertabie nd food housekeeper; ob- ect, matrimony. add. , this office. MATRIMONIAL-Gentleman of 40, stout build, blonde, baving desires the acquaint- ance a lady w end- ship and affection; object matrimony. Add. F this office. MATRIMONIAL—Refined widow, 88, no children, young and tty appearance, desires the ac- quaintance of affectionate gentleman of 40 to 55 must have wealth or be good provider and f a emaage | Pala ead" Nor’ Mernet roe. 3d =F CLAY— Wanted, ab about 800 ay * Page and a . ENGINE—Wented. a two et ‘ears eee ™“ FURNITURE— Wanted, postals, 6. Ehriich, SRADING—Wan . Jefferson and Adé aa estate. 11 XN. ., — - 4
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4 Z A tog 4 : ¥ Ape ie Toh : . re : x ? e ee > +3 ; nr ne % ‘ F: . ae ¥ AS , 7 eps 3 ey L ‘, i‘ ; ee, ay i . - £ “t ; rs a - Sy OO ‘ , F ures, 1704 S. 1ith st. > wardrobe; clock; pict FURNITURE—For sale one walnut bedr , oom Arst-class,- cheap. Call 3125A Bell av. FURNITURE—Por fine parlor set. suite, sale, fine furniture of 5 rooms; 3846 Cook av. FURNITURE—Hall and st for sale, 2118A Oregon — carpets and stoves BOARDING AND ROOMING-HOUSE—For sale, full of first-class roomers and boarders; reason for selling, sickness; reasonable, if sold at once. Add. W 733, this office. MOTOR—For sale, one 7% h. p., 500-volt, 1,800- speed automatic electsic motor, slightly used, at a sacrifice. Apply at 120 Pine st. OUTFIT—For sale, confectionery outfit. 905 N. 20th st. PRINTING OUTFIT—For sale, small printing out- fit; 50 fonts type, 12-inch paper cutter, 18x19 Challenge-Gordon press, cases, stands, etc.; vu only a rt time. Call Monday at 2708 N. Oth. BUSINESS—$1,250 cash will buy stove, furniture and carpet store: will invoice $1,800; good stock, good stand; don’t answer unless you mean busi- ness. Ad. M 728, this office. CONFECTIONERY—For sale, confectionery; nice living rooms in rear; cheap rent. 2946 Easton. CIGAR STORES—We have two good stores; one for $500 and one for $600, or invoice. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. Oth st handsome suit of FURNITURE—For sale, one — 4“pieces. Ad. P antique rosewood furniture’ o 726, this office, FURNITURE—For sale, foldin lounge and baby buggy. 2740 FURNITURE, pianos, organs, bed, dresser, bed adison st. —_— folding beds, bi- cycles, stoves, sewing machines. Eagle Loan Co., | _‘"** 1238 Franklin ay. FURNITURE—For sale, solid oak dining-room set, | cheap, 2855 N. Grand av. FURNITURE—For sale, two rooms. 712 Barry P tre walnut furniture; PAINTINGS—For eale, original oil paintings, $5 up. Ad. A 724, this — : PULLPYS, BTO.—for eale, pulleys, sha/ting, belt- ing and machinery, sligh used, at a sacrifice. Apply at 120 Pine st. PARROTS, birds, chicken ldfish, pigeons, degs etc.; remedies for sale ake. 17 $. eth st. : REGISTER—For sale, to pay storage charges, 1 cash register at storage room, 1008 Morgan st. SODA FOUNTAIN—For eale, soda fountain, 12 syrups and 8 draughts. 1630 Pine st. GAFE—For sale, one Mosler double-door safe, 5 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet; also plate-glass office partition. Apply Room 862, Odd Fellows’ Bldg. SAFE—For sale, fine safe, cheap, at Naughton & Dolan Slate ‘s office, 2102 ne st. SHELVING, PTC.—For sale, fancy shelving and counters, $400 worth for §50; must be sold this week; owner leaves town. 620-622 Carr st. SHOW CASES—For sale, 8 nickel-plated show cases, soda fountain and counters; sold at bar- _ gain. Call 2520 Palm at. GROCERY STORES—We have two small cash stores; one for $450 and one for ’ 10 N. Oth abt. WARDLOW & CO., clears $80 per ROOMING-HOUSE on Olive st.; month; price $450; reason, sickness. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. 9th sb. CLEANING and repairing business; makes big money; price : rare chance for steady man. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. 9th st. RESTAURANT—Has trade of 2 hotels; price $600; half cash; clears $100 per month. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. 9th st. OONFECTIONERY on Olive st.; price $200; nice place for a lady. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. 9th st. price SALOON—Sells 8 and 10 kegs beer daily; $350; on Broadway; license paid. WARDLOW & CO., 110 N. Oth st. emall town; splendid FF. J. Fehrensen, Half- DRUG STORE—For sale, a, for physician. way, Mo. DRUG STORE—For sale, good drug store; first- class prescription trade. Ad. L 727, this office. butchers’ rices; Scale SCALES—Second-hana grocers’ and scales, taken in trade. for sale at low Scales are repaired and warranted. Standar and Fixtures Co., 610 N. 4tb st. SEWING MAOCHINES—For sale, 20 second-hand sewing machines, various kinds, Singers, New Homes, Whites, Domestics, Wheeler Wilsons Leaders, Households and Eldrichs; all in perfect order; single or in lots to sult; a bargain. 2704 Lucas av. TRICYCLE—For sale, +" se tricycle; rubber tires; $4. 1107 S. 18th st. WINDOW SCREENS made and put in, 50c and up; send postal. Jos., 1626 Carr st. ee WALL PAPER—The entire stock of 65,000 rolls, from 8c up; 1,800 window shades, complete; spring rollers, from 10c up. 519 Franklin av. ’ Buvs Glassman’s sss BOC hers Outfit, Consisting of Stand, Lasts, Knife, rae and Sewing Hafts, Awls and Cement, We also sell the Family Use deg » igecaemeame 82 pieces, or $1. P. GLASSMAN, 1205 Frankiin Av., St. Logis, Moa. Mail Orders promptly attended to. MAP OF ST. LOUIS, $1.00. p te date, showing block numbers, ew etreetr, etc. Weingaertner & Shumate, Publishers and Posters of City Plat Books, 822 Chestnut st. CHANDELIERS. Save mv icy. Buy direct from the manufacturer. The Belle-Hickey Mfg. Co., 706-710 St. Charles. holden Fountain Pens Paul E. Wirt, Swan, Parker and Waterman Fountain Pens, $1.25 to $5. Manifold Fountain Pens, Stylographic Pens, etc. Gold and fountain pens repaired. Colby's Gold Pen House, 20 N. 4th st., opposite Oourt-house. BICYCLES. 14 words or less, 20c. VY? 14 ——— BICYCLE—For sale, high der, cheap. Apply at 434 oe wheel, in good or A Finney av. BICYCLE—For sale, Crawford bicycle in good con- dition. 914 N. Grand av. BICYOLE—For sale, bicycle, '96 model; good dition; bargain; $16. Call at 2843 Dodier st. BICYCLE—For sale, "96 model Reliable bicycle in first-class condition. Ad. 8 724, this office. BICYCLE—For sale, lady's bicycle; good condition; $18. Apply at 3125 Laclede av. BICYCLES—Wanted old bicycles; cash or trade new ones. Knight Cycle OCo., 811 N. 14th st. BICYCLE—Vor sale, Columbia ($100) bicycle; brand-new; never been used; cheap for cash. 4313 Evans ay. BIOYOLES—For sale, several 1896 Crawford bi- > Apa going out of business, $30. 2323 Franklin con- FACTORY—For eale, interest in best carriage fac- tory in the city at a sacrifice if sold at once. Add. A 737, this office. GROCERY—For sale, small grocery; good location; satisfactory reasons for selling. 2000 Carr st. GROCERY AND SALOON—For sale, grocery and saloon, northeast cor. 21st and Carr sts.; the first one to it gets it for $150 cash; this is a bargain. GROCERY—For sale, cheap; sell stock or fixtures; gpa rent $14; excellent corner. 1227 N. th st. HOUSE—For sale, newly furnished rooming house, 11 rooms; central location; full of good paying roomers; only those meaning business need an- swer. Add. 784, this office. MEAT MARKET—For sale, meat and vegetable market in fine location. Add. H 786, this office. PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY—For aale, in good ones $150 buys everything. Add. P 733, this © , — ROOMING-HOUSE—For sale, cheap, furnished- room house; full of good roomers. Call 1523 Franklin av. ROOMING-HOUSE—For sale, well-paying 10-room furnished house, one block west of Exposition; established 8 years; owner leaving city; cheap rent. Ad. C 943, this office. RESTAURANT—For ealé, restaurant: oe strictest investigation. Ad. B ouice,. ROOMING-HOUSE—For Olive st.; = ing roomers and boarders; easy terths. Ad. B , this office. SALOON—For sale or exchange, saloon and board. inghouse on North Broadway. Ad. H 735, this office. -_—— 90; will 28, this sale, rooming-house on — —— TO PRINTERS. We are prepared to do Com- position in Agate, Nonpareil, Minion, Brevier. Brevier Ionic, Small Pica, Any Measure. Special prices given on large orders. Address PQST-DISPATCH. EE DANCING. 14 words or less, 20c. DANCING—Reception this (Sunday) afternoon and eve. ‘Eclipse Dancing Academy, 1700 Olive. ©. P. Ahern, Principal. GRAHAME’S quick waltz method (copyrighted teaches directly. Lessons daily. Call at hall, 136 Olive. hool est. 1886. Cooled with electric fans. Satisfaction guaranteed. BIOYCLE—For sale, cheap. 411 Morgan st BICYCLES—For sale, for cash; or will gun. in trade. BICYCLES arapteed ‘Im, a good Cleveland bicycle; high-grade bicycles, cheap take good breech-loading shot- 1621 S. Broadway. —— = eee P and tnaterial, retail “aS rd oe and save middle- De, Maat Bt. Leen th rcular, Stager Wheel BICYCLES —Special sale of or road racer now $75: Vic 75, now $60; ' now | 5; Worcister, t angen. Net 150, now §90: 4 ; all new and guaran- on Cycle Co., Bui N. 14th at. sod 312 . ’ soiled '97 models: Vic- 08 re and one “ee ’ this office. " ‘ , BICYCLES—Wanted, 80 2d-hand wheel “ae exchange; exclusive agents for Cli oy Sa Bog finest made. Mo. Cycie Oo., 805 Olive st. : BICYCLES FROM FACTORY, $16.50—save Tue fits of all dealers by purchasing direct bso actory. No otber firm can possibly sell at our prices. Send for na catalogue, New, 1897 guaranteed taudem, 5. Bank reference, Lin. eolu's Home Cycle Oo., Springtield, 0. FINE repairing, nickeling and enameling, reason. able Prices. Tidd Cycle Mfg. Oo., 1218 Olive st. LAMP—Yor gale, bicycle lamp; searchlight; cheap. Ad. D 785, this omic. 4 PIKE COUNTY cyclists will Gnd our bicycles just the smoothest thing to get next to the fullest en- {oy ment of coasting down those glorious hills. _Knight Cycle Co., 311 N. 14th and 812 N. 4th. SPECIAL SALE of soiled "97 models; Victor road racer, list $100, now $75; Victor, fist $75, now Ide, : Worcester, lat Bred, fet 8 25, 50, now stead. now : ight Opcle ** 8 N. 4th. TRICYCLE—For sale, a tricycle; good as new; suitable tor girl from 12 to 15 yoate. 8831 Nortb — Market, THAT a4 SHIP couldn't float any easier than >. through e#pace to country N. 4th st. & nN st. and eee ul oe a iy wor * , 4 é 5 -~ Jot - — Of 8 om day, May 17. Elegant prizes awarded. eee serene 9 sere arcana een PRIVATE LESSONS in ene, 50c each: all hours; select receptions every Tuesday evening. Prof. De Honey's Academy, 13802 Olive st. eee ee ee . ieee TT een tenant > PRIZE EUCHRE PARTY and hop given by Has hagem Bros, at their hall, 3300 Paston ay., Mon- MEDICAL. i ee ADIES! Chichester’s Eng'ish Pennyroyal Pills (Diamond Brand) are the best. Safe, reliable. Take no otber. Send 4c (stamps) for particulars. ‘Relief for Ladies’’ in letter by return mail. At druggists. CHICHESTER OHEMICAL CO., Phila- deiphia, Pa, RE nS RELIGIOUS. FREE SPIRITUAL SERVICES at Endymion Hall, northeast cor, Olive st. and Jefferson av., this (Sunday) evening at 7:30 sharp; 15 minutes lec- ture, 1 hour of tests; positively free to all; no ad- mission or collection. Come. — a ae de eee ——e a LODGES. TEWEL HIVE, L. O. T. M., will give their last euchre of the season Friday evening, May 21, at Fraternal Building, 111b and F.a: klin av. Tickets . Twelve or more beautiful prizes. ee ee LULU LODGE, ‘Ne. 2022, K. AND L. of H., meets at Bremen Hall, 8607 st., age Wednesiay evon- fourth edtiesiiay evening devoted to entertainment. Vig. itors are cordially invited. M. A. HIGGING, Protector. EVA E. PARKER, Secretary, 1904 Ladin st. Ee aaunenuneemmemnent EDUCATIONAL. 14 words or less, 20c. INSTRUOTION—Ancient wennes lish; thorough work. souk Weat Belle * languages, mathematics, J. M. Hubbard, Tutor, West Belle pl. LANCUACES. 9 rooms; new furniture; full of good. | FURNITURE—For sale, bedroom set of 8 pieces, $5; gas range, good order, $4.50. 2733 Franklin. FURNITURE—For gale, entire furnishings of flat, 4337A St. Louls avy.; brand new and great bar- gains. Call at once.and save money. FURNITURE—Have decided to sell at private sale the entire new furniture of 4414 Pine st. sale, folding bed, sideboard, FURNITURE—For t first class and nearly new. wardrobe, etc.; a 2944 Madison st. FLAT—For sale, new, complete 4-room furnished flat; gas and bath; cheap. Inquire at Joe Dena- rie’s, 22d and Chestnut sts. FURNITURE—For sale, cheek, new furniture of —" flat. Call at 603 N. Jefferson av., second oor. FURNITURE—For sale, furniture and household oods of an 8-room house on West Belle pl. Add, 735, this office. FURNITURE—For sale, to pay storage charges, two folding beds, three bed-room suits, two ward- robes and also a lot of other householdj.goods at storage room, 1003 Morgan st. FURNITURE—For sale, to pay storage charges,” 1 desk, 1 chiffonier and 1 hail tree, at storage room, 1003 Morgan st. FURNITURE—A bargain, furniture of 11 rooms; $200 cash, balance on easy payments; investigate. Ad. P 725, this office. FURNITURE—For sale, furniture of 2 nicely fur- nished rooms for housekeeping; rent only $6.50 oe month; bath in connection. Ad. C 727, this , office. FURNITURE—For sale, three-room furnished flat, | comparatively new; well equipped for small family and a bargain for anyone wishing to begin housekeeping at once in a good neighborhood. Call at 4374 Morgan. HIGHEST CASH PRICES paid for carpets, furni- ture, featber beds or entire contents of flats and dwellings. Wolf, 18 8S. 11th st. PARLOR SET, bab buggy and other furniture for sale cheap. 1103 N. Jefferson av. RANGE—For sale, Quick Meal gasoline range; $12; nearly new; cost $34. Call at 5221 Page av. STOVE—For sale, 8-burner Quick Meal gas stove, complete, with attachments; good condition; cheap. 2829 Wisconsin av. STOVE—For sale, Quick Meal gasoline stove, Food | order, $1; one refrigerator, $1.50. 2783 Franklin. —— ee ee LS STOVES—For sale, at a sacrifice, 2 large heating | stoves, with pipe and zinc complete. Apply at 120 Pine st. TABLE—For sale, oak extension table and bed- room set. 25 N., Spring ay. MUSICAL. 14 words or less, 20c. BE. A. KIESELHORST, 1000 Olive st., sells and rents firet-class pianos very cheap. EVERY day this week we can show you great big bargains in good second-hand pianos; Grands, Squares and Uprights; prices lower than any ‘‘clearance sale;*’ cash or time. QO. Ai Field Piano Co., 1003 Olive st. GUITAR—For sale, = at your own price; cost, $17. Call to-day, 2208 Clark ar. sale, fine bedroom set a | ~ PIANO OWNERS, ATTENTION. We receive pianos on st and will see to their proper care. Pianos t and repaired. Shat- tinger Piano and Music Co., 1114 Olive st. $50 TO $75. Is what you can save oD @ piano at Whitaker's. 1518 Olive and 2512 N. 14th st.; we beat clearin sale or any other prices; the largest variety o makes in town, and no matter what you may be offered at other stores, it will pay you to call and examine our stock; we don’t spend money for costly Ravens: — ~— eesose and stock tell the story; please call and examine. Whitaker’ 1518 Olive and 2512 N. 14th st. bs HORSES AND VEHICLES. 14 words or less, 20c. Wanted, BUGGY—Wanted, storm buggy; must be in good —- ir and cheap; state price. Ad. O 725, this office. FINE PASTURAGE—Sprin taken and returned free. water, shade, etc.; . C, Case, 10 N. 9th. HORSES—Wanted, span carriage horses 15% hands, perfectly sound, trained, gentle; cheap; state price. Ad. M 725, this office. *- HORSE—Wanted, to buy a horse on weekly pay- ments; must work single. 1812 N. 18th st., rear. HORSE—Wanted, one good horse and two sets good harness in amy for bread, rolls, cakes, ete. Hygienic Bakery, 610 Gratiot. HORSE—Wanted, use of a good horse for his keep. Hygienic Bakery, 610 Gratiot. HORSE—A reliable pene wants the use of a good buggy horse for his own ,driving; best of references; will take the best of care of horse for the use of same. Ad. 8 730, this office. a. MARE—For exchange, fine bay mare for top or storm buggy. Ad. K 724, this office. PASTURE—Fine blue-grass pasture; wire; horses called for. O, J. wood, Mo. no barbed Harwood, Kifk- TO EXCHANGE—Wanted, to exchange a heavy 1- horse wagon for a storm buggy or park wagon. Apply at 803 Hickory st. WAGON—Wanted, to exchange heavy stake wagon for horse and light stake wagon. Call 8233 Brook- lyn st., Sunday. WAGON—Wanted, second-hand must be cheap and in good order. this office. eee laundry wagon; Ad. E 72 iat, For Sale. DONKEY, SADDLE AND BRIDLE—For sale, or will exchange for bicycle in good condition. Cail or add. s. e. cor. Magnolia and Macklind avs. HEARSE—For sale, child’s white hearse and six- seat carriage. 3023 Olive sat. —— ee HORSE—For sale, fine young, use? horse; price $35. Fullerton Stair Oo., 1 N. 14th st. bin Rie — hcstatiailieaill Lively invaial e - hy Persons desiring this work will do well to ins, | get our prices before going elsewhe. _. SHELP | SHEL , 612 OLIVE. 612 OLIVE. our samples and ) @ | fa o. ' “a * 2 A RE x AWARDS WERE LAST NIGHT. FINAL Members of the Woman’s Humans So- ciety Pleased With Exhibition at Harmonie Hall. The award of prizes at the Woman's Hu- mane Society dog and cat show was com- pleted. last night, and the prizes presented in the presence of a large crowd. Then there was an auction sale of several pets, and the show came to an end. . The attendance during the three days wag have been a financial success. Pratt, a prominent Little Rock (Ark.) breeder of St. Bernards. Mrs. Taylor, owner of the famous greyhound, John the Baptist, also came down from Sedalia, Mo., to attend the show. “We are well satisfied with the success of our enterprise,” said Mrs. T. G. Comstock, President of the Woman's Humane Society, to a Post-D‘spatch reporter last night. “It is Impossible to state yet what our profits have amounted to, but we will clear a nice amount. ; “Of course, the show was not such «@ financial success as our baby show, but we did not expect that. Where a pet or cat has one friend—its owner—ev has a host of admirers, including its im- mediate relatives and all its distant rela- tives and members of the family, who turn out to see it.” Mrs. Winchester Rees of Kansas City, who had her two performing poodles at tRe Show, was awarded the silver cup for the st performing poodles by Mrs. Wm, Hutchinson, The regular awards last night were as ay me Slass 10, beagles—First, Pearl, Mrs. W. A. Mosberger; second, Karlo, Otto EB. Baehr; ne. _S tek Ww, vital Pook Miss ass 11, En pu ret, P Natalie Geisef. ell ome ueen, Miss Seraph 1 rm third, Bubbles, iss 5 Zz. 12, fox-terriers—First, Tipsey, Tim- Ryan; second, Sigma Chi, Mrs. wrss ; third, Sweetheart, Miss Zeila Leighton. breeds-—-First, Mrs. Fred Puppies, all ‘= 13, French poodies—First, Bea ’ enc es— rst, uty, Mrs. Mary Bell Jacobs; second, Pearl Mi> Elsa L. Wallace; third, divided, Stre Mrs. John Mathews, and Dodo Chenow Mrs. J. O. Chenoweth. Class 16, black and tan toy terriers—F1, Gyp, Miss Jeanette Lederer; second, fr. rs. G. H. Steinberg; third, Lottie, re. F. R, Heller. 17, Japanese spaniels—First, Class pa Nad- ; second, Tobias, Miss ht. lass 19, black and tan_terriers—First, Sultan’s Queen, Otto E. Baehr; second, Tip, Margaret B. Seymour. : Class 20, toy spaniels—First, divided, Rowdy, Mrs. James H. Blewett, and Queen of Hearts, Mrs. Al Forsythe; second, Gid- law, Miss Mattie Stevenson. Class bull terriers—First, The Turk, Mrs. J. F. Brunaugh; second, Turk, Mrs. H. H. Teschmacher. 5 skye terriers—First, Rover, Miss pe. Class Russian terriers—First, Terry, Mrs. 8. J Class Annie, Mrs. James L. Glass. Class "38, mastiffs—First, Sport; second, Nell, Mrs. James Dunn, Pause and Consider. Dissolving events, dissolving ern and little g ant book of reference, the - atch Almanac for 1897. It contains aetding but wh a . cae conclusions en P nd avold mistakes by consulting pet ptm A book . Rie ‘ our pases roves its merits. rty- pee especially to St. oul. dissolving memories are perpetua our Dis- ut facts, hence, you should not a ae superior cents VISITORS IN THE CITY. A. B. Perkins of Cairo, Til, is at the Lacteds. C. & Brown of Toledo. 0., is at the Southers. Thomas Hennebry of Joliet, Ul., is at the Line dell. J. B. Mudd of Milwackes, Wis., ts at the &% James. ' of Ill.; F. &. Norcross PB” j ‘od AH. Gardvser of New SHELP| IT WAS A FINANCIAL SUCCESS. a <5 y + . : 8 — age ~i Fo Fe 4 ahh _ ag te ee oe ee om tS 5 i. of large, and when the show closed last night = the. receipts demonstrated the affair to Among the visitors yesterday was Col. ~~ Katrine Over- 2. ioe ir ‘ | weed < 4 * + ane ~ * % mm x \ 2 we . oa z ia ~ t
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AT AUCTION? 2,600 PEET, PRONTING ON PARK, FOLSOM, BLAINE, McREE AVENUES. about July. loying toge*her over 2,0 0 people. This pr Seoulators and builders, whic: roperty offers an opportunity for profitable investment for can not be surpassed in any part of oe Lasty. Part of this property 24joins the now factory of the Ligget rs Tobacco Company, where 2,0CO people will start to work Close by you will isd the Uuttig Sasi and Door Co. and the Koker Iron Co.,¢m- This industrial army must fad Somes noar thoir work, Houses anda ts must be bulle, We will give you ail & chance to build, dy selling this property at auction, “which means cheap,” on SATURDAY, MAY 29, are ocrock. _J. T. DONOVAN REAL ESTATE CO.. 200 Chestnut _ St. Over $40,000 aii ex pended on this ti tt Nothing like it around St. Louts. IDEAL SUBURBAN SITE! a ae ee ee — sa —7 yy — ew eee oe - C- MOUNT SATURDAY, MAY 00000000 AND TEMPLE H. L. SUTTON, Auctioneer, Grand Free special Train at 9:30 A, M.. From Union Station and Washington Avenue and Main Street. FREE FISH LUNCH! ON THE POPULAR BURLINGTON: ROUTE. Or Take 1:25 P. M. Train From Abové Named Statiens, Stopping at Mulianphy Street, North Market Street, Graud Avenue and North St. Leuis. About 150 feet htgher than the Mississipp! River, overlooking t? Fine boating. Best fishing inthecountry. All lots 100 feet iront and 150 feet to 400 feet in depth. 25 MINUTES FROM WASHINCTON AVENUE! trees. Deiightfully cool in summer. FOR BOOKLETS, PLATS, TERMS, ETC., APPLY TO AGENTS. SAM. - 1. nae THELL REAL ESTATE CO., Agents, 108 N. Eighth Street. PLAT. On the Auction Sale of SPANISH LAKE PARK LOTS “4 GAM 220, 3 P.M. Beroocces ax BLACKSTONE ay. ON PLACE Between Julian, Page and Take Lindell Page AV. Cars, SEE THE LOTs. - HENRY HIEMENZ, ih, cet mies TURDAY MAY 22. EE 1e entire country. Over 8900 trees planted and thousands of grand old forest SALE WITHOUT LIMIT OR RESERVE. “MA da ns WS > REAL ESTATE CoO., Agents, 803 Chestnut Street, nn ew Daily 9 A. . and | P.M. OE SS & Meramec nelghls = te From Union Depot, Frisce R. R. i, REMNANTS oF HEALTY And LOTS sph Upwards Sales Daily © a? “Chpin For Further Particulars and Tickets Call at @ffice G, 213 AT ACRE PRICES. at MERAMEC HEIGHTS until all ihe Remnants of Lots are sold. You Can Have Them at Your Own Price Without Reserve, oe y,\5* ——__ —_— IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE. ‘IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE. 14 words or less, 20c. — 14 words or less, 20c. Ques Ll THE COZIEST HOME IN TYLER PLACE 3659 Cleveland av., new, duilt brick residence; 2-story; ception hall; frent and rear porches; roof; granitoid cellar: 13-inch walls: jot x124; dDath room, with mosaic floor; val bowl, enameled, roll rim tub. ONLY $6,500. Hot and cold water, gas and electric lights; gas grate, arranged for hot water heating; antry and china closet; large closets on 2d floor; oak and natural wood tinish. Terms to suit. House open for inspéction to-day at from 2 to 5 p. m. HENRY HIEMENZ, JR., 614 Chestnut st. modern, well- 8S rooms; re- slate 37% large 0170 PAGE AVENUE. For Sale—This house is one block east of Union av., and is a brand new two-story buff-brick front house of 9 rooms, reception hall, bath, w. c., hot Water, furnace, cemented cellar, slate roof; !ot 27x187% as” 2 alley, EELEY & CO., 1118 Chestnut st. NICE BRICK COTTACE ~— i No. 1822 Oregon ay., 1-story brick cot- age of 4 rooms; lot 256x125 feet to alley. For ke and price see , Z KEELEY & Co., 1113 Chestnut st, a eg OS IS THAT $20 READY? Bring it with you to the GRAND FREE TROLLEY PARTY To Beautiful CHOUTEAU PLACE The Vandeventer Ave. nue Residence Park. Thursday, May 20, Friday, May 21. Saturday, May 22, At 2 o'clock each after- noon, rain or shine. Jubliee Concerts Daily. World Famous Creole Quartet and Ori inal Alabama Jubilee ere from 2 to 7 there Jubliee FRE DvuHoatessen Luncheon and Refresh- ments at the large tent on the place. Reserved seats for ladies, Bring 4 your neighbors ana friends, for free Trolley Stations See Ad. No. 2. Thies is Inepection day at Chouteau Piace. Come to-day. einen WM, J. GRAY, Agent in Charge. $25 DOWN ‘ AND $15.00 PER MONTH Just Think! Rent Money Will Buy 5063 PATTON AVENUE, A Beautiful 5-room Cottage; first-class order and repair; lot 25x125. Take Easton av. cars to Arlington, walk north two blocks. Call early, before you are too late. NAUGHTON & BERGFELD 121 1 Narth Seventh Street. NICE INVESTMENT—ONLY $4300 Opvosite F-rest Park. No. 4568 Arco av., beautiful and extra well built; two flats, 4 or 5 rooms; hall; bath; water closet; hot and cold water on each floor; porcelain bath tub; elegant cabinet mantels; streets and sidewalks made; také Lindell Chouteau av. cars to King's highway; then two blocks south to Arco; of Suburban Benton Division to King’s highway, three biocks north to Arco; or Lindell. Euclid av. branch to Arco. AIPLE & HEMMELMANN, 4014 Manchester av. or 608 Chesinut st. THE HANDSOMEST HOME IN COMPTON HILL OPEN TO-DAY, 2 to& P. M. 1916 Nebraska av., just south of Geyer ayv., the very best built house ever offered for sale in this vicinity: 8 rooms, reception hall, with fireplace; mrlor finished in white and gold; elegant mantels n every room; elegantly papered, screens, etc.; all the latest modern conveniences; sanitary plumbing, hot and cold water, 8-foot cellars, electric ligbt, i and sewer; lot 85.6. We invite your critical uspection. AIPLE & HEMMELMANN, 608 Chestnut. NICE HOM = FOR $1875. No. 5404 Reber pl.; beautiful house of 4 rooms on one floor; 7%-foot cellar, 13-inch brick walls all around, hardwood finish, elegant cabinet mantels, oxidized copper bardware, front and side porch; Without a doupt a beautiful home. Can make easy sore, Open Sunday, 2 to & o'clock. _ AIPLYE & HEMMELMANN, 608 Chestnut st. ELEGANT FLATS IN TYLER PLACE, 4008 Castleman ay., a well-built 2-story and mansard 10-room brick dwelling arranged in 2 | Bats, with reception hall, bath, hot and cold water, cemented cellar, gas fixtures, furnace mente: = , elegant lot 25x125; rents for $58 yeur; price AIPLE & HEMMELMANN, 608 Chestnut st. CHEAP SALE. 4449 Morgan st., a new eleven-room house and ont for $7,500, with all modern improvements: al feet of Morgan street choice residence prope ty at $75 per front foot, which can be bought in lots ee “ F 2 gpomen 9 If you are in search of a nice ome and goo nhvestm ehune Ho. Set ent, see us first or call up MUREN COAL & ICE CO., 210 Palm st. FOR SALE—House and lot No. 2885 Benton st. brick cottage of 6 rooms; hydrant water; lot to a | this A 20x) 25 feet; geod tenant, on house is npg now rice and term b «& CO., 0.» 1118 } Cheatnat Bsa USK—For sale ae brick eg lena st., near Broa iy AG Bye = Xo. 3734 a good cellar; lot 25 Tals house ‘is now rented. Sell a a oer. terms. For gertces Y & ©o., ill Chestnut oi PROPERTY—Parties “havin any perty 8 with agents for sale or Teaae on do wuts call on VICTOR WM. REITZ & SONS, Roow 20, 110 N. 8th st. SIXT BE x RU ILDING ‘LOTS at auction, Dover and Minnesota, Wednes.ay, May 19, 3 p. w HILL & HAMMEL, Agents, 8Tl4 3. Broadway. HULA, PL... 4180—Ser Gale, ene pice Secem hese with stable; ce $1 000; cas nolan suit Paar ot IE tae, Inquire at a Ble ee to EE ad warm Be. 2 ede order) ho aa | for a modern building, WASHINGTON AV. CORNER. Centrally located; finest in the market; will sell or lease 09 years; can furnish high-class tenant to be buflt on this corner. This is cream. | CORNER EIGHTH AND PINE. For lease, 99 years; this corner will pay hand- somely from the start. See us for particulars; don’t fail to investigate this thoroughly; the more you investigate, the better you will like it. N. W. COR. MORGAN & 21ST STS. 100x145; in the direct line of the city’s best growth; streets made; owner says sell it at a bar- gain or trade it. S. W. COR. CASS AV. AND 7TH. Milburn factory building; lot 73.9x130; light on three sides; substantial building; will sell the ground cheap and throw in the building. FOR A CLUB OR SANITARIUM. 8017 Morgan et., splendid modern residence, con- taining 22 rooms, with every convenience. We are offering a special bargain on this property. ATTENTION, DOCTORS! w. corner Washington av. and Sarab st.; 15- suitable for residence and N. room modern house, FOR SALE. office. This will be a fine business corner in a few years, It fronts 150 feet on Sarah st. and 38 feet on Washington. You can use it as long as you want to and then sell it for a profit. FINE RESIDENCES. 5521 Cates av., 12-room modern residence; en- tirely new; hardwood finish in both first and sec, ond stories; fine lawn; 60x150 feet. We have three of these houses and are determined to make a quick sale of them. Open afternoons; don't miss 4244 MORGAN ST. ~~ modern residence, in first-class condi- tion; lot 89x150, with large stable. This is a good $10,000 home, but will be sold this week for $8,000, First come, first served. 5172, 5176 VERNON AV. Two delightful 9-room modern houses; fine hard- wood finish; each lot 650x128; beautiful lawns; every convenience; will take $7,750 for No. 6172 and $7,500 for the other. 5554 MAPLE AV. Modern 8-room new brick residence; lot 80x133; reduced to $5,700. Any kind of terms. Come early and prepared to do business. These are bargains. RUTLEDGE & KILPATRICK REALTY CO., 717 CHES ITN UT STREET. — i elle IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE. 14 words or less, 20c. FOR SALE BY GAY & W’CANN. $7,500 will buy 2 first-class 9-room modern brick honses, 1720 and 1722 Mississippi av.; see this bargain. Three retail business corners on Olive st.; also one on 6th and Pine sts.; 60x00 feet. 913 Pine st., 835x109 feet, with improvements. 9,000 will buy 2116 Olive st., 1l-room house. 8,500 will buy a first-class 1l-room house and lot on West Pine, west of Grand ay. $3,700 will buy a splendid 9-room stone-front house and lot, 3507 Lindell av. $6,500. will buy modern 9-room house on Washing- ton av., near King's highway; big . ey Corner Garrison avy. and Chestnut st.; rents for $1.200 per year. We can sell it chea 7,500 will buy 5 good 6-room brick houses, S we cor. 9th and Palm sts.; rented for $80. For sale, very cheap, 1018 and 20 N. 14th st., double houses, on front and rear of lot; rent for $58 per month. $3,600 will buy 2328 Warren at. brick house and lot; rents for $36. 8029 and 3031 Madison st., 2 modern &8-room flats; rent fur $56 ve month; double 2-story price $3,200 each. $5,700 will 2 houses and lot, n. w. cor. 16th and Carr sts. Corner on Easton av., stores and bgt a rents for er month; for sale very chea Easton av., 9-room house cae lot 50x134 feet: for sale at a bargain. , $8.00 will buy 8 good houses and lot, 811 Gra- tiot st 2635 Lucas av., at a bargain. 9 Laclede av., near Grand, modern 10-room >» Jarge yard, etc.; will be sold ray $5,500 will buy 8 modern flats; rent for $750 per year; in the West End. $10, 500 will buy a first-class 12-room house; large lot; brick stable; on Washington av., near Grand. j For further particulars about sale of ae jror GAY M' erty «pply to dPeasted 13 N. th st. 10-room house and lot; for sale ee ee ee ee ¢ IS THAT $20 READY? BRING IT TO THE CHOUTEAU PLACE JUBILEE Thursday, shai | a Saturday, May 20, r ONE OF OUR UNIFORMED GUIDES WILL MBPET YOU at any of the ate ing FREE TROLLEY STATIONS BROADWAY CABLE. Be at Station at 1:30 P. M. > an } reawer Drug St tore...... eebsebes 3s Drug Store.. Rcacuaus S. Broadway Drug Store.... bebcbcsous S. Broadway LINDELL—CHOUTELAU AV. LINE. Be at Station at 2 P. M. Sharp. Drug Store 1801 Chouteau av Drug Store.. E. Cor, Chouteau & Jeff fred gap ara Shr AV LINE. Be at Station at 2 P. M. Sharp. Drug Store.. l4th & Washington Drug Store......Jefferson & Waenmeten May's Drug 8Store....... ae a ™ ny ten 8 aule ru ore. Gran Drug ‘alone Ss .Vandeventer & Finney SEVENTH sg y tet LINE. Be at Station at 2 P. M. Sharp. Corner Broadway and Walnut street. Drug Store........ 10th and Cass Avenue Drug sete. Cass Avenue named. station to direct you. Fer Seme Particulars About CHOUTEAU PLACE SEE AD NO. 3. ee ee ee eee om ee eae se he al | yMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE. 14 words or less, 20c. FOR SALE. . EASY TERZAS. Following Beautiful New Homes: 4057 Castleman JoBedceccsccccccsceses ere 4059 Castleman eeee 4063 Castleman 40065 Castleman ; 4020 Castleman 4022 Castleman ‘ 3862 Rusaell] AV... cece cesccece vTrTTeTiTTT ° 2864 Russell av 3866 Russell av. . Also, four detached dwellings on north side Rus- sell, not yet completed, eight rooms; will finish to suit; just west of Spring av.; $4,600 each. The above can be bonght on monthly install- ments; small cash payment; do not lose the op- vortunity of a lifetime; come and see houses and e convinced. Open Sunday and every day. Also, following rented property, paying high per cent: located at highest and best dwelling por- tion in St. Louis; will sell for investment or trade for vacant ground. Houses are detached, and will sell singly or otherwise: 8656 Blaine av. This is one of the finest lo- 3664 Blaine av, | calities; high and healthy; street 3668 Blaine av, | made; all improvements. Fur- 8672 Blaine av. | ther information furnished by 8674 Blaine av. 3678 Blaine av. F. H. GRAY & BRO., 1017 Chestnut st. Close to Forest Park. 4519 Gibson av., is a new 2-story 8-room brick residence, with reception hall, gas, bath, water and sewer; lot 25x120; we can sell this property for $3,400. 4517 Gibson av., a new 8-room brick house, re- ception hall, gas, bath, hot and cold water and sewer; cemented cellar and finished laundry; lot 25x1380; price only $4,000. 4521 Arco av., an elegant new 10-room brick residence, with ‘all modern get gg ng street and sidewalk made: lot 380x130; price, $4,600 We have vacant property for sale in this ‘subdi- vision below market prices. Also two new houses just being finished on south side of Gibson av., east of King’s highway. J. T. DONOV N R. E. CO., 700 Chestnut Street. BEAUTIFUL NEW HOUSES LOW PRICES, EASY TERMS, They are just nearing completion in Mount Au- burn. Ten lovely 7-room houses on Cote Brilliante avi. and Theodosia av., av. and prettiest houses ever sold at the price. Prices from $3,400 up to §3,800, ey to location. 83 to 50 feet to ‘eaeh house. Can be suit purchaser. Any or nioten av. cars to Mount Auburn and see the bouses. See us for further information. ANDeRSON- WADE REALTY C0,, Sth and Locust stg. LINDELL BOULEVARD, NEAR THE PARK most beautiful Bomes on the ‘boulevard, No. 4467 Lindell, 12 roeme. Very fine homes being erected on either side of this house. Can sell under $19,000, and on very easy terms. Cheapest “arst- class house in St. Louls Open to-day. i. ig a house nr ANDERSON-WADE REALTY CO,, Sth and Locust Sts. Want to Buy a | Home? ood —* — ue Any one thinking should examine. t those houses on on sy Det eet setomegge ont y Ouage at feet to each, story room Go out and see how Rey y Be bull Can be bought cheap and Ws y voor. 7 716 Chestnut st. Bact xcs anaae MUST SELL AT ONCE. I offer for sale 8 Gata, contain bath each, renting at $1,020 por orgs (Fg | ae the elty; wr au vat LE gy Fn in'3 tor in the block west of Ham- | ilton. These houses will be the neatest, completest finished to. kind of terms. Take Suburban | IMPROVED PROPERTY - FOR SALE. 14 words or less, 20c. For Sale at a Sacrifice, iF SOLD AT ONCE. No. 5939 °Bartmer av.; $6,500; re- duced from $7,500. New, beautiful white | rough-stone residence, 11 rooms, all improvements. High, healthy location. Lot 40x230. Owner leaving city. Open for inspection. Monthly payments if desired. Take Page av. or Suburban cars. Anderson-Wade Realty Co., Sth and Locust Sts. A$20.000 HOME AT A SACRIFICE. $2,500 Cash, eg ~ in Rent Yoney every montb:. House new, beautiful and just decorated in oil. See 4488 West Pine at once; east of Taylor av nue and two blocks east of Forest Park. Open daily from 2? to 5:3° p. m. YOU WERE TOO LATE To secure our sacrifice agpeas | of last week, as it was taken up promptly om Monday; we are of- 7-room brick dwelling, lot fering now a 2-story 80x130 feet; street, alley and sewer made; blocks from "Easton and Grand avs.; cash; $2,300. M'MENAMY BROS., 38540 Easton av. NEW CATALOGUE. Describing over 1,000 different pieces of business, residence and vacant property, located in all parte of the city; will be ready for distribution Monday. Call = write for copy. A. WOLFF R. E. CO., 105 N. Sth st. st. 4492 WEST PINE. For Sale—Regardless of cost; we propose to sell this lovely house before returning to the City of Mexico: for location, style, quality, price and terms go and see Ips property at once; open daily from 2 to 5: eet Be .; cash no object. Apply on premises to Cc. H. Tyler. 4£34 WESTMINSTER PLACE. OPEN TO-DAY. Rock front, just finished, containing 14 rooms, re- ception hall (17x24), bath room, finished in marble, hardwood floors, copper guttering, steam heatin etc. This house must be seen to ~ i eanenre lot 50x150; buy direct from the own J. C. NEWBERRY, 1231 Taylor ay. MONTHLY PAYMENTS. New house, just finished; 2747 Ann av.; only two blocks east of Compton Heights; containing 8 rooms, reception hall, bath, cemented cellar, fur- nace and granitoid walks; street and alley made; lot 25x125. Will take small lot in payment. ALBERT G. PLANKE, 709 Chestnut st. 2850 RUSSELL AVENUE. For Sale—Brand new 2-story pressed-brick front house of 8 rooms: tall, bath, hot water, furnace; slate roof; lot 25x105 feet to alley. his bouse joins Compton Heights, — wil! be sold on easy terms. For particulars EELEY & CO. 1113 Chestnut st. $3,300 WILL BUY A very nice, new 2-story stock-brick front house of 6 rooms, witb hall, bath, hot water, furnace slate roof, front and side yards; out wo and 8 blocks notth of Chamberlain Park. Terms, $200 cash down, balance $20 per month. For particulars and keys see KEELEY & CoO., 1113 Thestnut st. Or I I et @ IS THAT $20 READY? That’s all the cash required to secure a fine lot in beautiful CHOUTEAU PLAGE) The largest comple improved Subdi- vision Ever Laid Out ft n St. Louis or any other American City. All Walks, Curbs, Gut- ters, and even the Crossings of Finest Granitoid. Every street made of Solid Telferd through- out its entire length. This includes all cross streets. Rows of Beautiful Shade Trees Along 8 Miles of Lawn Front- age. Every tree pro- tected by metal guaras, Large, permanent city sewers made. CHOL- TEAU PLACE the best drained and healthiest section of St. uls. Crossed and bounded by Blectric Lines! Only 16 to 2% minutes to Prin- cipal Business Streets and Downtown Points! One 6c fare anywhere. City Water, Gas and Electric Lights, 950 casn uutlay of nearl for high-class ments! i'O- tar, INSPECTION DAY. If you would like to look over this sur- assing subdivis on before coming to our Bale roliey Party, Jubilee and Specta: Sale, come to- o-day: Office on the proper- thse so } think we exaggerate, but just see the ty o all PWM. J GRAY, Agent in Charge.” 19% LecATion ane tekue 908 AG. &D. 4 _| IMPROVED PROPERTY FOR SALE. 14 words or less, 20c. ee CITY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE, 14 words or leas, 20c. FOR ONLY $6500. Even builders wonder how it can be done, but they can’t find any fault with the house. It has 13-inch walls all around up to the roof, and the finish inside is equal to that of a $10,000.00 house. You might house, 5240 MAPLE AVENUE, Open for inspection. J. T. Donovan R. E. Co, 700 CHESTNUT ST. BRICK COTTAGE. For Sale—Nice brick cottage, No. 8714 Salena st., near Broadway; has 3 nice rooms and cellar; lot 25x80 feet. This house is Cs rented. Sell on easy terms. For particulars se KEELEY & Co., 1113 “Chestnut st. ——— BIGGEST BARGAIN IN CITY, ONLY $2,350. 4981 Arsenal st., a new, well built two-story, 6- Toom brick dwelling arranged in flats; cel lar, water, etc., big stable; Sok... PLE & HE MELMANN, 608 Chestnut st. A VERY CHOICE THREE-ROOM COTTAGE. 64th st. and Delmar av.—I will sell this very choice w cottage for $950; 5 years and balance 25x125 feet; good fences, nice shade trees; Lindell and Suburban lines. Hil, CHEW, 110 N. 8th sat. HOUSE—For sale, $1, 300: $500 cash, balance $4 per month, 4 rooms; hail through; attic, r; — a7 on two lines onl fest. Address or 6 days, C 724, this office. HOUSE—For sale, a pretty 7-room frame house, with bath and all improvements; in Mapleweod; convenient to street cats and Missouri l’acific R. R.; terms, part cash and balance to suit. Mrs. J. V. Tillman. HOUSE—For sale, 6-room house; water and sink in kitchen; fruit and flowers; take California av. and Carondelet Green cars. 4439 Minnesota av.; only $1,375. near bot FLATS—For sale or exchange, elegantly improved West End corner flats, paying 12 per cent net; will take other property. Reilly & Co., % Chestnut st. HOUSE—For sale, 2-story 6-room house; bath, etc.; cheap; + qasy terms. Add. N 736, | this | office. ——— — - -—_—_— - HOUSE—Must “sell 5085 Wells av., ., modern 8-room house; a bargain; open to-day, i to 8 p. m. HOUSE— 2012 Linton av.: water and sewer laid; lot 25x126. For sale, 7 rooms and hall; FINNEY AV., 37386—For sale, an eight-room stone- front residence; cheap; see owner. SEMPLE AV., 2707—For “TY frame house, 4 rooms; well built; lot 25x1 COTTAGE—For sale, fine cottage at a bargain. Apply 1943 Maiden Lane. —— —_—— wee ee SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE, 14 words or less, 20¢e. SOME VERY CHEAP GROUND, | Lot 200x110 on Suburban Rallway; high, choice locality. Can be reached by 3 railways; only $2 per foot. PHIL CHEW, 110 N. 8th st. OLIVE STREET ROAD ACREAGE. ‘Lendl Place Can sell from one te five acres on Olive street road, 2% miles west of city lim-| its, on easy payments. Will lease 5 to 25 acres for term of years and build houses to suit. New — extension runs close to the - , PHIL Cc few. 11 110 N . Sth et. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE. | We have 100 acres of nice, high lend, all cleared, few miles west of St. uis city baie t os ust ripe for subdivision into 50 or 100- 0 PP ne his land is near 2 electric roads & apd eat Lg, roads. Prospecting now for new ¢iec 000, run through land. Value of Would exchange for St. Louls — proved real emtate or a goed We a trae ge: NREE ‘LE Y Cco., 1113 Chestnat et. COE ay . COTTAGE—For sale, motes 5-room cottage, & wil ~y t for reception hall; very convenien 7078 Pernod av.. Lindenwood suburbs; take priece | accommodations. LOT—For sale, Tesla Place, electric lines; 752150 feet has. A. Robinson, 106 N. arcane sede SS in Benton, besr HOUSE—For sale, Seautiful home - ~ electric line. Fred B. Chase, 6th «& Locus Uriel Bidg. ) ed FARMS FOR SALE. 14 words of leas. 20¢. d0-acre * Smee ee Sorcharé, aisg young, orcbard endale; steam and at = $8; easy terme. gt. FARMS—For _ = 2 miles DON’T BUY ANY LOT UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN Two Blocks West of Grand Avenue, Immediately north of Chouteau Place, ——AND GET Bay PRICES FIRST. ve you | tmprovemen gpeciai’ baie ey sth to 3ist. WE GIVE YOU TO ropes ie For full | particulars, pl plats os at! office, Vandeventer and Gusts Ge a or F. E. FOX, 7i5 Chestnut St,, Agent. ONE ACRE, EASTON AV. I can sell a very choice acre of ground sae the ra side 4 Lacas and aie See tae PAP BPD DPD DDN NA WA wey wa Wellaton ‘on mont est and choicest ground in that 1,600, | PHIL CHEW, 110 N. 8th st, NOTICE—We make a ee Le. a ong ot renting your prov for vacan — wat. hy Bian J us a , Rene ie See LOT—$32 per foot will 25x180 feet on Easton av., between Hs Pamilton and Goodfellow avs., if 80 verse _14 words or leas, 20¢. | LOT—Wanted, 20-foot, lot for cash; must ah ce. rp handsome Cabanne y oh 5 ‘a Fos, 733, 5 8 Post-off.ce. Pinnd Chattanooga. ‘fen to exchange Louisville, Ky., _ gain. G 724 HOUSE—Wanted, an 8 or 9-room house and 30- and Tenn., nearer for St. Louis REAL ESTATE WANTED, LoT_Wanted, clear residence lot; part cash, part trade. U. 8. Assayer, property. ery H INDUSTRIAL STATISTICS. Advertising, Agriculture, Banking, Bicycles, Biscuit Industry, Boots and Shoes, Brewing, Canning, Car Building, Carpets, Carriages and Wagons, Cattle, Chemicals, Clothing, Confec- tlonery, Copper and Brass, Cordage, Cotton, Distilling, Drugs, Dry Goods, Express, Fish, Flour, Fruits, Furniture, Furs, Gas, Glass, Groceries, Hardware, Harness, etc.; Hides and Leather. Ice. Insurance, Iron and Steel, Jewelry, Lead, Leather, Live Stock, Lamber, Locomotives, Machinery, Matches, Mining, Musical Instruments, Newspapers, Packing, Paints, etc.; Paper, Petroleum, Plumbing, etc.; Pottery, Power, etc.; Printing, Publieh- ing, Quarrying, Rallroads,~ Rice, Rubber, Safes, Salt, Sewing Machines, Ship Building, Soap, Soda Fountains, Starch, Stoves, Street Railways, Sugar, Telegraphs, Telephones, Tex- tile Mills, Tobacco, Typewriters, Wall Papert, Watches and Clocks, Wines, Wool, and 10,008 other facts in POST-DISPATCH ALMANAG Is. THAT READY? Bring it to the Special Sales of Fine Lots In Beautiful ‘| CHOUTEAU PLA The Vandeventer Avenue Residence Park, oe
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Spring av., 9 rooms: onen to- pee 2812 Lucas ay., 10 rooms, stable —— 317 Boyle av., @ rooms 4216 Cook av... 412 Clark av., 13 rooms Wellston—Miller House, Cook av., 9 rooms: all cony.- fi5G Page av., 10 rooms 8024 Bell ay., 12 rooms 1 brick 1] furnished... Franklin av., 9 rooms Page av., 8 rooms Rutger st., & rooms Choutean av.. T.ucus ay.. § Temnie pl.. Thomas st., Wagoner pl., 9 rooms: new brick.... 8. Compton av., 7 rooms Walrnt st., & roome S. 18th st.. 7 rnoms Page ay... 6 roome. Morgan, 7 1222 TAnden st.. @ Poaomea (enlored) 1211-32 Poplar st., & roome: cheap 2208 Howard at., 5 rooms 4°27 Lahadie ar.. 6 rooms VOT. N. 16th at.. @ ronme 4818 Yelmer ac.. F raama Fey WY A ss 0 Oed'k 6% 3 FLATS AND ROOMS. IRA N. Garrison. °MOA Lueas ar., meen mens av, & FROME, «occ ccisccecceces SR EN ee a ee R2 AIK? West Relle pl.. 6 rooms and hath..... QRIAA Jiaxytfon et., 6 rms, hot and cold water. ! 4°°2 West Pelle, 5 rooms, Ist floor......... : 419° Morgan, ey ee ee Oe Ce et eo eonéecebes $04 Conk any., 4 rooms, ist floor IRR Dolman. 6 rooms. 2d floor 1222-24 Buelid av.. 4 roama,. lst floor. each.. 2804 Gamble st.. 4 rooms, bath: 1135 N. Vandeventer av., 4 rooms KR N. 22¢ sat., a ge a ean QA S Tth st.. 4 rooms 2221 Walnut et., 4 rooms, Ist floor..... per 4 NN. Jefergen avy& 4 rooms 2d floor @075 Page av., 8 rooms, 1st floor 912% S. 17th st., 5 reoms, 2d floor 4087 Pace av., 8 renme S02 S Tnth st.. 109 S. 20th st., 3 roams N. e. cor. Sarah and Page. 8-reom flats a EES a * EE Oe aa S37 S. 7th st., 8 rooms 1704 N. Trnth st.. & rooms. 1414 Pap'n st., 2d floor 8 rooms, steam heat... 218 Rrookiyn st., 8 rooms. Ist floor 2207 Randolph st., 3 rooms 2719% St. Louis, 8 rooms, 1235 Linden at.. 3 rooms (for 713 8. Fonrth st., 8 rooms 802 SM 10th st., 2 rooms 1802 N. Broadway. 3 rooms 2207 Randolph. 8 roams, 24 floor 1820 N. Broadway, 2 rooms 4 00 Broadway apartment house, tooms single or en suite. BUSINESS AND MANUPACTORING BUrLD- 703 Lucas ay., separate floors; ean furnish power; 2 elevators. 07; elevator and steam heat. S. w. cor. Ninth and Lucas ay., 6 stories and hazement, 35x96: elevator, ete. 011-13-15 N. Sixth st., three stories, 756x126. 612-614 St. Charles, 30x125, 5 stories and base- ment; all improvements. N. e. car. Third and Olive, 4 stories; good orcer. 317 Spruce st.. five stories and basement, 45x100 N. e. cor, 8th and Washington av., 7 stories and basement. 304 S. Fourth st., four stories and basement. 210-12 Washington av.. four stories, 48x150. 1107 Olbve at.. 4th and Sth floors. 1200-2 Franklin ay., building. 1819-25 Pine ste, 5 stories; 98x108; 2 ; 50 horse-power holler. N. w. cor. 10th and Mullanphy. 127x216. Ri4 N. Broadwey, 5-stery building. sO5-7 8. Serenth st., 6-story building. 17-19 N. Main et.. building; $2.59. 1219-23 N. Broadway, 4-story warehouse. 213-15 N. 3d, 4 stories, 28x100. STORES AND SMALL’ BUILDINGS. 216 N. 4th st., bank building. BED Coecee: OR., See GRO. oc 0b sv cceccsasee $250 00 419 Franklin ay., store, two stories 150 00 5. 24 et., 4 stories, B2x125......0 cecers |. Broadway. 4-story building : 3868 Park av, nice store 817 Franklin av.. 715 N. 7th et.. 5 stories: 18x50 N. 3d st., tbullding cor. Spring and Olive, lecation 111 N. Broadway, 8d, 4th and Sth floors... 225 N. Main st., store 4300 Cook av., large store; good corner N. w. cor. 9th and Market, 2d and 3d floors, 6.5%) sanare feet each 2817-19 Chouteau ay., saloon and hall 014 N. 2d st., store. first floor 607-8 N. Levee, building 1013 Market st.. store 1109 Clark av., et Produce Block, store buildings with ewitch facilities. 520 N. 3d st., 2d and 84 floors 103 N. Main st., 4-story building 1°95 N. Main st.. 24 floor 208 S. Sth gst., suitable for blacksmith.. 308 N. Main gt., 4-story building 125 N. Main at., basement Cass and Collins, building 1242 N. 34 st., stor 11 Market st., 4 1°08 Pine st,, 820-22 Clark av.. 2 one-story buildings.... 1131 N. Vandeventer: store 804 N, Main at., store 1113 Locust st., store 1015-17 Collina et., 1-story warehouse 4965 Suburban R. 7 N. 224d st., 108 S. 14th st., 12319 Poplar st., store 1113 Pine st., store and rooms OFFICES—SINGLE OR EN SUITE. Steam beat. light and janitor service included. Rialtea building, 4th and Olive stg, Columbia building, Sth and Locust sts. Gay building, 3d and Pine sta. Insurance Exchange building, Broadway and Olire, Mermod & Jaccard building, Broadway and Locust, Mansur building, 914 Olive st. Stumpf building, Vandeventer and Bell ay. ‘elevators; 00 store; a fine - x. * B 3.4248 FLATS FOR RENT. 4 _ — od —— — - ose — =~ Pa —_— += + B41 a= DWELLINGS FOR RENT. 44 words or less, 20c. FOR RENT 2557A and 2571 Warren §at.: Gates; ist floor, $11; 2d floor, $1 NAUGHTON & BERGFELD, por 121 N. 7th st. — — New Flats and Ront Reduced. 2810A to 2820A Clark av., 11 of the beat downtown flats in the city; grand view; four rooms each, with bath; closet, hot and cold Water, gas, electric light; prices $15.50 and $16.50, according to lecation; garden roof; southern exposure. Keys 2810 Clark av. (rear). MATHEWS R. E. CO., 808 Chestnut. RENT CUT TO $10, 4355-57-59 Cozzens ay., fine 8-room fiuts; st floor; _— decorated and in good repair; entrance from ston av.; keys at 4361 Cozzens av. GAMBRILL & M’'DOWALL, 1107 Chestnut st. were ee ae 3-ROOM FLATS. 1435-1487-1443 Sarah st.. one-half block south of’ Easton; nice, light, alry 8-room flats; rent eut to $10.00. You can look all over the city and you can't get anything so good for the money. MATHEWS R. E. CO., 808 Chestnut. ELEGANT NEW FLATS. Cook ay., &816—4 rooms; bath, hot and cold peter: oe fixtures; separate laundry, ete.; 2d ’ J. CAVANAUGH & BRO., 1437 N. Grand av. 4223 OLIVE ST. Desirable modern 6-room flat; janitor service; $28.00. DYAS REAL ESTATRH CO., 107 N. 8th st. ee | 142 Wright st., 4 rooms, 2d floor 23.33 e888Sse DWELLINGS FOR RENT. 14 words or less, 20c. ae M. A. WOLFF R. E. CO., sos North Eighth 5t. . TELEPHONE 416. Have for rent the following: - ‘ DWELLINGS. Cor. King’s Highway and Pine, 12 roomas, attic, laundry, etc. (lease), per year.. .$3,000 00 4128 W. Pine st., 12 rooms and reception a cent (furnished) . 4120 W. -» 12 rooms, all conven.... 123 8. 14th st., 12 rooms. Florissant, rooms; open -, 8 rooms; furnace, etc rson ay., 7 rooms, all conven. hey aii , met A sosene, all conven.... i nt » rooms, all conyen. - possession June 1) wawee 6 Pine st., 7 rooms, all conven. at 1628) (key ! | 4115 POCh O6., © PORES... gccccecces gacee | OS% Brooklyn st., 8522 Kossuth av., : 45319 Lexington av., 3 rooms and large | | 2001A Lafayette av., S & SsiSBS88 R KSESSER EE KR SS Palm st., 4 rooms, 8d floor 385 Olive st., 4 rooms, 3d. floor........ Lenip av., 4 rooms, 2d floor N. Channing av., 4 rooms, rear “a St. Louis ay., 5 rooms, lst floor..., University st., 4 rooms, ist floor.... Carr st., 8 rooms, 2d floor Easton av., 4 rooms nor -» 4 rooms, 2d floor Clark av., 4 rooms, 2d floor } Fairfax av., 4 rooms, 2d floor 2 N. Channing av., 4 rooma, 34 floor.. Liddle et.; 4 rooms, Ist floor Peseous Base BeSS SS SN Channing ave., 4 rooms, ist floor, 2d_ floor, et ee oe ope wr SS SSS $8 $83 8S SSSSESES SSEB SSES SS SE S FS SSESSSES FS SSSSES SSS SE r (suitable for private boarding-house) 1107 Morgan st., 7 rooms (each) 1550 S. Broadway, 4 rooms, 2d floor 923 Market st., 4 rooms, 2d floor £322 Locust st., 4 rooms, lst floor 1425 Morgan st., 3 rooms, COLORED. 418 8S. Sixth st., 3 rooms. ...ccccccscces 1810 Lucas ay.. 6 rooms ° 718-20 N. Twelfth et., 6 rooms (each).... 1234 8. Third st., 8 rooms, ist floof.... 2622 Mills st... 7 rooms STORES AND OFFICE ROOMS. 409 N. Broadway, 5-story building, per 3 wseeEs sxsecs $8 $ e3SE3 Ses 5-story building . (poss. tice); per year 815-17 N. Sixth, two (lease) per year 411-413 Washington ay., 24, 8d and 4th floors, per year N. e. cor. Fifteenth and Olive sts., stores and basements and two floors; (poss. March 1), per year from $3,000 to.. 4,000 00 818-20 Chestnut st., 21, 8.1, 4th and 5th 10 days’ no- large buildings, 112 8. Fourth, 2d, 8d and 4th floors, per year W. cor. Sixth and Carr. warehonuse..., e. cor. Fifteenth and Pine, building 400 N. Broadwey. 4th floor 101 5. Second st., 4-story building...... 4 N, Moin at.. 4-story tmliding....... 3424-26 Olive gt., through to Lindell, large stor: Gi@ Morgan st., , 1408 Olive st., ee COOTNOe GE. MONEO. cacnccoscecne Sece0 418 N. Main, bulldia 103 8. Second st., 4-story building 800 N. Fourth st., 2-story building S. e. cor. Seventh and Wash sts., store., 2200 Clark avy., store and stable | 1220 Pine st., store and 2 rooms in rear.. 705 N Fleventh st., store ant roons.... 105 N. Fighth st., 2 large rooms. 2d fleor. 2,0 ~. 8 | 990 Franklin ay., 4th floor (key lat floor). | 1000 N. Eleventh, store ,/ 8. e. cor. Fifteeuth and Pine, shop, suit- abie for horseshoer 1814 Chestnut st., building; will lease for 10 ¥ 118 Chestnut at., 2670 N. Newstead ay., s 2978 Faston ay., 5s8v7 Bastou av., store and cellar (key pene Sts Che aE William Buchanan Killed in the Frisco Railroad Yards. William Buchanan was crushed to death by a Fr'sco switch engine in the Frisco yards at Chouteau avenue at 10 o'clock last night, Suchanan was a car repairer. He had just completed some work and crawled out from under a car as a switch engine came east, = did gee the engine until it was upon im. Buchanan was 40 years old and lived at 8721 Hickory street. “Took Chloroform. Thomas McClelland, 26 years old; a wid- ower, attempted to commit suicide at 9 o’clock last night at his home at 2406 De Kalb street by swallowiag a quantity of chloroform. He was found by his house- keeper, Mary Dieser, and sent to the Seuth S'de Dispensary, where the stomach pump was applieds He will get well. Children Hurt in a Runaway. 00 | was wrecked. Charles Schulueter, 1122 Boyle avenue, was driving with his three children, At 7:30 last night he stopped in front of 6164 Morganford road. When he step xed from the wagon the horses took fright. hey ran several blocks through Tower Grove Park and ran into a telegraph pole. The wagon Clara, years old, was un- hurt. Herman, 10 years old, rece:ved a gash in the back of the head, and Grace, 9 years old, was badly bruised. UNTIL MAY 23d Full Set of Teeth $2. Come and leave your order before the time expires. FREE! FREE! to introduce our work to the oe an ut Louis we wiil do all work free, but for thecost of matrejal for this week only. Teeth Extracted Without Pain .... FREE Teeth Vieaned .... FRE sliver Fillings soft Filling Crown and ALL WORK GUARANTBED. ya Yate ts oR ry ets WLP ae ey J hy f : Mf ,, . 0 UM ALYURMN MLL POD: a4 J , ; FALPT TA AAEM : ; 4 4 iy if ; , o, tae ‘My Wi ihs / Si O8Gis UNION DEVTAL PARLORS, | SECOND BRLOOR. | 4il NORTH BROADWAY, Lady Attendants. Open Sundays, W te 4. BAITS COMBINATION, GERMANY, RUSSIA AND FRANCE JOIN HANDS, EGYPT AND THE TRANSVAAL. The Three Great Powers Are Reported to Have Agreed on Their Coming Policy. —_~—— —_— BERLIN, May 15.—The correspondent in this city of the Associated Press is re- liably informed that during the past week a definite understanding was perfected by which the Cabinets of Germany, France and Russia will soon reach the solution of the Baypt and Transvaal questions and this will be done systematically in anti- Briti sense, As soon as the Graeco- Turkish trouble is settled the subject will be jointly taken up unless Great Britain in the meanwhile precipitates matters, in which case she will encounter the united, open hostility of the three c ntinental pow- ers. : The ultimate object of the agreement is to force the evacuation of Egypt and the nul- ification of the Pretoria Convention of and to put the Transvaal upon a per- fectly independent basis. France in the set- tlement of the peace conditions with Greece will persistently side with Russia and Ger- many, in spite of the strong current of pub- lic opinion to the contrary. by the Imperial e reaffirm- Ch lior. Hohenlohe, o ancellor. Prince y the other ing the right of association an reaffirming the military trials procedure, are understood to have secured imperial ap- proval, and the cabinet crisis ie considered to have been adjusted for the time. The Reichstag and. Diet, however, will se measures this session, and will shortly adjourn. ‘des, in the Diet the bills will meet with violent opposition. eement has been reached hetween eror and the officers of the Ger- man Colonia] Society, of which the Duke Albrecht of Mecklen Urs is president, that at the annual meeting in June at Munich, a resolution will be passed to launch a thorough agitation throughout Germany in favor of enlarging the German nayy, the aim being to equal in strength the navy of Russia and to have a nayy two-thirds the size of that of the French. Mass meetings for this purpose will be or- ganized everywhere and the press will be utilized. It will be further proposed to make the naval appropriation of the Reich’stag quinquepnial, like that of the army. Sev- eral political meetings on the subject have already been held, one of them being at Ruegeshein, at which the above progyamme was adopted. Both the bills P Hohent During his sojourn at the Chateau Ur- ville, near Metz, this week, Emperor Wil- liam was present at a big shem fight in the district of Gravelotte and Moulins. Sev- eral divisions were engaged. During the operations snow fell fast, but the Emperor, the Empress and Prince Adelbert, the third son of their Majesties, watched the mi'li- tary movements throughout on horseback without wraps. The Emperor also inspected the sights fn the vicinity of Mets, upon which a number of new advanced forts will be built. He insisted in one instance of a change of location. His majesty, on his way to Wiesbaden, raid a short visit to Strasburg to-day. he church bells were pealed and salvos of artillery were fired. He was received at the ralroad staton by Prnce Hoheniohe- Langenburg, the Governor of Alsace-Lor- raine, aecompanied by the Princess, his wife. The Pmperor and the Empress, who was also with him on this occasion, were heartily eheere 4 the people and were escorted to the Governer’s palace by & detachment of mounted rifles, the Em- ‘peror eriving Wi th Pringe Hohentohe-Lang- ss enburg and the Empre ceupying the ecar- riage with the Princess. After lunch their majesties proceeded to Wiesbaden. ee A high treason trial in the Imperial Court at Leinsic thie week brought a number of sensational details. Depot Master Meinecke of the artillery of Meta was shown to have ‘been for years past in close connection with French spies and especially with the French police Commissioner, Ismert, and a coal ealer named Hanne of plontigny, to who Meinecke sold all sorts of valuable material, such as new types of shells, fuses, bullets used with the new rifle and lists of the plans for equipment and mobilization. Meinecke made enough money by this means to retire recently from the army and live on the interest of the proceeds of his rascality. He was sentenced to six years and three months hard labor, with loss of civic honors for ten years. Two of the witnesses against Me'inecke were high offi. cers of the Ministry of War, who obtained proofs of his guilt through a Paris corre- spondent. It ‘s now definitely settled that Emperor William wil] attend the unveiling of the monument to his grandfather at Cologne on June 18, as the guest of the city. Great fetes have been planned for the occasion, and his majesty will utilize it to deliver an important speech. Prince Bismarck lost Swonty pounds in weight during his last illness. Dr. Schwein- inger, his physician, has ordered him to take the waters at Castein this summer. The former Chancellor received a large torchlight procession of his Hamburg friends in the open air during the week, though snow was falling at the time. Baron Strum-Halberg, the former inti- mate friend of Emperor William, has pub- licly annpunced that he will net be a can- didate for re-election to the Reichstag next year. Count Von Frankenburg, during the week, made a violent attack upen American oleo- margerine and its makers, in the Speer Houge of the Prussian Diet, cla'ming that Min stuff is poison and unfit for human food.”’ The Federation of Manufacturers has sent a sharp protest to the Prussian Minister of Commerce, Herr Brefeld, warning him against sending objects to the Philadelphia Museum, They argue that in view of the Dingley bill, Americans merely wish to imitate German models. At the International Arts Exposition at Dresden the American painters, by uni- versal consent, lead all other countries, Messrs. Melchars, Hitchcock, Bridgeman and Weeks being especialiy sirong. The steerage rates from Stetwin te New York have been raised to 180 marks. The stream of emigration passing through the depot to Ruhlebon, near Spandau, averages 700 daily. There are fewer Rus- sian Jews. The emigrants are mostly peasants from Ruthenia and Galicia, des- tined chiefly for Canada. ’ Miss Edith Danquart, an American gov- erness, committed suicide at Wieebaden on Wednesday by shooting herself through the heart. The motive of her self-destruction ie said to be the failure of a bank in America which coutained her savings. Mr. F. W. Kiekbush, the United States Consul at Zettin, was married on Tuesda last to Miss Katharine Hagen, @ grand- child of the famous German_tenor. United States Ambassador Uhl the Secre- tary of the United States Embassy John B. Jackson and Mra. Jackson dined with the imperial Chancellor on Wednesday. Mrs. Uh! has gone to Paris. Herbert G. Squires, Second Recretary of the United States Embassy here, Be- riously iL CHURCH SERVICES. ed First Congregational Chureh, Rev. J, H. George DD. Bunday morning. The Fall of Jericho,” evening, ‘Corporate Re- sponsibility."’ The canteen of the rr. City, by Gavi, will be rendered at 8t, dohn’s Episcopa Chureh Sun evening, May 14. by full choir my! Mrs. Upshaw, Missa Keiffe and Mr. Sam Black as soloists. The Sunday Jecture at Temple Israel will ft the ay services In Place uth, Rev. ‘What of rounds of Chris- Pe ea i, ria ad 2 oh de pes ye ae Ms vee ae. of ba! 2 ar eet SSE “a a i ‘ we ay: S.A ee ea . 2 . ee oo eae es ue tts we ei. ee 3 : be ie es ee n L~-¥ ee = Sa ET AS pe sets ae Bear? shee + +55, key gies Py a . <r Second Christian Church, Eleventh and Tyler Di vane : service, Dr. Fullerton rna t evening there a service of praise with an address py the pastor. The music will be exceil- here is to be a { gg at co rese e mee ‘ F A. Btanion and Eo. % rFmon will be preaches by Rey. H. F. Williams; closing address B. 8. Curtis, At the Second Dr. Boyd, the pastor, will preach in the morning on “Turning Water Into Wine,” and in the evening he will give a talk to all entitled, Ba Youth to Old Age,” fol- lowed with solos by Mrs. Cunningham and Mr. Humphrey. At the Pilgrim Congregational Church, preaching morning and evening by the - ter, Rev Dr. Burnham. Morning service, 19:30; theme, “Casting Care Upon «.. evening. 8 o'clock; theme, “Triumphing in At the Tuxedo Methodist jecopal Church, morning services by Rey. Emanuel Stover; evening services by Rey. Walter P, Rutledge. Epworth League at 7 o’clock p. m., in advance of evening sermon, e Open Door sion, 1426 Franklin avenue, will hold revival services aves? even'ng during the week, commencing at o'clock. Sunday morning serviee at il o'clock. Sunday school at 2:30 o'clock, Young people’s special service at 7 o'clock. Gospel services will be held down town every Saturday night, commencing at 10 o’c in which the new gospel patrol wagen w j be used. Rev. W. W. Sniff, pastor Compton He'ghts Christian Church, will address the meeting for men ot the Central Branch Y. M, C., A., Pine and Twenty-ninth streets, to-morrow afternoon at 4 o’clock, his subject being “The Symmetry of Life.’’ AHVOTE IS J GOOD INDIAN KOW. HUNTED DOWN AND KILLED BY HIS OWN TRIBESMEN. HE HAD MURDERED TEN MEN, Vengeance of an Indian Who Had Been Forced te Kill His Own Brother. KINGMAN, Ariz., May 15.—Ahyote, the the Piute Indian whe has in the last three days murdered no less than ten white men is dead. He met his fate at the hands of members of his own tribe, who were com- pelled by the miners in Eldorado Canyon to trail the murderer to death, the penalty for their failure to do so being fixed at the an- nihilation of every Piute the miners could reach. : Eight years ago a brother of Ahvote, whe a few days ago murderel many white men near Eldorado Canon, killed a mail rider. The whites demanded that the murderer be killed and Ahvote was ordered by the tribe to kill him and bring back convincing proof that he had executed the erder. He brought in ene toe and a part ef an ear, but the whites said he Must bring better proof. Two days afterward he brought the head of his brother. Since that time Ahvote has been morese and sullen and lived apart from the tribe. Three days ago he took a rifle and killed Lars Franzen and Ben Jones, teamsters; Christian Neilson and Charlies Monaghan, miners; Judge J. M. Morton, assayer and millman, known all over the coast; John Powers and W. Connolly, well-to-do mine owners, and three other men, names wun- known. The killings were all cold-blooded butcheries, The miners eongregated in Eldorado Can- ‘on and told the Piutes that if they did not bring in or kill Ahvote they would kil every Piute they could reach. Six Piutes immedi- ately took the trail‘and followed it to the places where hie victims were killed. From side to side of-the Colorado river went Ah- vote on hts pilgrimmage of murder. The Indians followed him down the river, found where he had made his last landing and trailed him ten miles up the canon into the mountains, where they crept up and shot him as he was going over the range. An Indian went to the river and signalled te John Appell, who was going down the stream in a boat with the body of Monaghan, to come ashore. He tied up his boat and went with the Indian and viewed the body of Ahvote. The board of supervisors of Mojave County, Ariz., offered a reward of $250 for Ahvote and Mouse, who murdered Davis and Sterns last February. Over 100 white men and Indians joined in the chase of the murderer, Telephone advices from White Hills, fifty miles north, state that fifteen armed Piute Indians came into town this evening and they would do so some killing. The deputy sheriff attempted to disarm them, but got only ene gun. Three Indians were placed under arrest and the others fled from town. It is feared that they will kill many men who are in the hills unarmed and a posse may go after them in the morning. GRANTED A NEW TRIAL. Dr, Goodmanson, Who Got a Life Sen- tence for Wife Murder. PONCA, Neb,, May 15.—Judge Evans has granted a new trial te Dr. J. Sydney Good- manson, who was convicted of wife murder and sentenced to imprisenment for life two weeks ago. Irregularities in the first trial are set out as the reason. OPENING IT WITH PRAYER. While He Was Opening a Can. At a dinner given to R. H. Stoddard, the poet, in New York the other night, Judge Henry E. Howland told a story which, if not altogether new, at least had the effect of overwhelming the diners with laughter, says the Troy Times. “Stoddard,” said Judge Howland, “was opening a can of to- matoes one night. Bounds that came from the kitchen convinced Mrs. Steddard that her husband was not accomplishing his task without a struggle. Finally ashe « to him: ‘What are you doing, dear? * ing this can ef tomatoes,’ came the ra gruff answer. ‘What are you opening |! with? ‘With a knife. Did you think I was using my teeth? ‘Not at all, dear,’ came the answer. ‘I thought from your lang uage you were opening it with prayer. Charged With Stealing Dry Goods. f $ on and Ow H y, Herbert Waeh.nat a Sakata ey ets row BS Baptist Chuch to-da Rev. | made threats if the whites molested them | Mistake Which a Poet’s Wife Made FENHEIN ON GOOD ROADS THE MAYOR TAKES 4 FALL OUT OF MILNER. SCORES HIM AT A MEETING. An Bnthusiastic Gathering Held Un- der the Auspices of the L. A. W. An enthusiastic meeting of wheelmen, yn- der the auapices of the Good Streets Com, mittee of the L. A. W., was held last night at the cottage in Forest Park. Mayor Ziegenhein and several members of the City Council, Board of Public Im- provements and House of Delegates, were present on special invitation. About 860 were in the big banquent room when Chairman Henry T. Kent of the com- mittee opened the meeting. On his motion — Frank Gaitnnie was chesen to pre- side. Mr, Kent announced that the meeting was for the purpose of considering nieans for improving King’a highway between Forest and Tewer Grove Parks. He read resolutions favoring the improve- ment of King’s highway, con the — - oe passage of the wide tire ordi- ance, bleck street a att og races petrmatt Mee «| aving material, and ur wheelmen to oy . ae Be ny Bn a Aes a carried Ehairensis Galoanie cere SMayor Waele Hi fixed his e on Street Com mission itiners who pal opposite him, and . treet C ner is for ell id “bed ‘streets. don't think he oe d get, or has credit for any There's where we are. He ones. Res been Street Comm aio several years. .. am oe in ys oer © baeneet. am not’ or eaten I penny, B first y ever carried a load of we were satisfied with a turn was in the Council and ever saver of ood voip. A an8 avor o em now mn ever. “As Collector I always worked for good ote, though I realises snat it was a “ay or people meet sessments. ed not too hard them aa the newspapers gave me c or it too “ ity. She Gree S Era iar ute ate y y sion of thelr charters. “In thirty years the new City Hall will be completed, Relatively King’s highway will be where Jefferson avenue is RoW, not but a business street. t impro ou. All we nee dom ¢ get @ = icerse Com- . me © se day and you do your pay our wheel tS prompt ’ should put 000 in the treasury. It is easy to col-ect if people will on] pay. “If the people had come up promptly with their taxes the Post-Dispatch wouldn't have hag e kick when I was collector, “Though the improvement of King’s high- vey is important other t have to be one. “I've got a wheel of. my own. I'm going to finish the new City Hall within a year. I'li de my duty and everybody con d with my administration must do the same, The Mayor was nade y exoefted. He looked straight at the Street Commissioner again, and said: “If Milner doesn’t build more miles of streets in the next two years than he has in the last two his name will be Dennis. “Work will do it; not talk. He'll have to ‘git up and git.’ That's what I always had to do, and I’ve made a euccess of every: thing I ever went into, inciuding a litt Dutch bank in South St. Louis. ‘My ammar may net be good, but if iiner does his duty, we'll give you King 4 highway, sTammar or po grammer, | raise the limit on Milner, and I'll aay that the blame will rest on him unless he can have made pret as in the last elght years. hes peep be I want you to “This is just a plain talk. come to my office and bring your com- plaints about the Street Commigsioner or any other comm /’ssioner. The city govern- ment is a big chain and the Street Com- missioner, that is, a good Street Commis- sonar, ought to be the biggest link in the chain. “In conclusion I want to say that Milner ts a West Pointer. He is strong enough to stand a roast d shrewd enough to take a hint. Boys, I'm with you.” Mr. Milner, red of face, Jumped to this feet, He had figures to show what he had done in the way of street signs, sprinkling and the block patrol. Turning to Mayor Z.iegen- hein he said: ‘During the laat yoow I asked for an ap- propriation of $120,000. Fifteen ordinances for street Improvements were held up in the House on account of a squabble over an item of $7,200. Yet you jump on the Street Commissioner. Last pear the Assembly killed twenty-seven bills which would pave added six miles of streets to the city. want to ask if the Street Commissioner his duty will the Comptroller and Assembly do theirs?’ Comptroller Sturgeon rose to ask in what way he had been re Mr. Milner apologised to Mr. Sturgeon, stating that r. Sturgeon had told him there was $75,000 more available for street purposes than the Ways and Means Com- mittee would allow for the purpose. Here Councilman Uthoff rose on a point of information. “tT am Chairman of the Council Ways and I don't remember Means Committee anything like that,” he sald. “Oh wasn't referting to the present ttee,"" answered Mr. Milner. hose bills will come up during this ses- gion, and I’m going to try, try again,” he conpnues. “New, don’t be toe long trying,” said Mayor Ziezewhein, testily. “Well, it takes time even to kil a bill,” com r. M abowing that it would cost prove King’s highway. would have to pay $144,000. He could not resist the temptation te fire a parting shot at the ayer. “Tl want to remind the Mayor,” he d, ‘that Gen. Turner, who was Bireet Com- missioner when the Mayor was in the City Council, only bullt twenty-two miles streets, and reconstructed thirty miles in four years. “In two years TI have bullt twenty-el miles of streets and six miles were k* by she Assembly. This is the record to te and I'll do better tn the next two years get the appropriation.” President MeMath of the Beard of Public | ements made a speech to show pnt Nai the res shitty & bad streets rested with the Comptroller and the Ware} ’ ans Co ittee, | OS ostaent E. Fr Ww. Meler of the Council spoke. Comptroller Sturgeon told how he had wader for good streets yeara age and said he was with the wheelmen. i Counciimas Urhow, water ‘Holman an efiy. Mr. Holman edvoece gs Byte t works to ralse money rovements Delegate @oudrey pledged himeelf to e wheeknen. “a rett W. Patterson on ene "bicyclists. atterngn spokes onan told a | funny story. and the wheel- Then the meeting broke up whether the t pom ienee aith ai thee honeyed words, haa prom: anyt ing. Robbed by a Woman. Witty HE FORGETS THINGS. easy About His Condition. Special to the Post-Dispatch. COLUMBUS, O., 14.—Secretary State John Sherman is giving his friends great concern and uneasiness. Those who have stood by him for forty years feel that his day in politics Is done. He has become forgetful and. bis seventy-four years are beginning to tell. An ineident oc- nt- ts, develo dinner party S me Democratic friends. invited, but he was in the of course was asked fo cratic guests wondered why Sherman be at the festal board of a Democrat, & among Democrats. Brice saw through ry’s mistake, but venera Secreta riitioe” waterehy the matter was kept secret among those oy soon phe Bane it, but it crept out in Ob-o. TURNERS MAKE MERRY. —————— Festival Class Entertained by the Aé- tives and Seniors. The active and senior classes of the St. Louis Turnverein tendered a banquet to the festival elass at the club rooms, Carl Adelmann presided. Louls Hiefer, on behalf of the active end senior classes, presented A. Kindervatter, lier. co Se Snes, with a solid gold watch and n. Hears Braun, President of the WN American Turnerbund, responded te honat, one Syeaer ee mprem ram rt om to oe Prof. Wokner. Louls er, P. Anton, Geo. Kahle and Prof. Roissel- Prof, A. Hammerstein was the ac- fe CAPTURED THREE MEN. Chief Desmond Surrounds a Trio of Crooks Single Handed. Chief of Detectives Desmond tast night met Ed Norris, John Newton and Lawrence on Spruce street, were trying to work the old “lock game” on Ben Hart, aged South Wifteenth stheet. They saw Desmond in his into the ra‘lroad yards. He wast oP thea but they esca ped, At 9:30 p. m., while on bis way home, Chief saw the trio at Garrison avenue fame t etreet. He jun ‘ Locus and after chasing them t drawn revolver, captu them until a patrol wagon arriy CEREMONIES ENDED. A Big Bicycle Parade Closes the Wash- ington Monument Celebration. PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May %&.—The Washington monument celebration closed to-night with what was probably the great- est bicycle parade ever given. It was @& gorgeous and elaborate. demonstration, and the number of riders is conservatively es- timated at 12,000. Cycle clubs and other t f the cit adn see a Snare : ere groweate features presented Le the wheel. CATHOLIC COUNCIL. Richard Walsh, of St. Louis, Was Elected Supreme Secretary. MOBILE, Ala, May~15.—The session of the Catholic Council adjourned at 1: & m. Supreme officers were elected as fol- lows: Bdward Feeney, Brooklyn, presir dent; Charlies Ott, Galveston, vice-presi- dent; Richard Walsh, St. Louis, secretary; Girard Reiter, Indianapolia, treasurer; W. ‘eville, trustee for aix years. C. Smith, Lou booted ansas City was se for the next mocting place of the Couneil. than the coyote. lainsman what a fox is to Bere , principal sport a worrying coyo ve ull tit. v , down to the ith et Sixth a 3 : é ae Sherman's Friends Are Une ist of dis- Taylor, all colored, and, he says crooks, near Fifteenth, They < 5 vail x ee Re ae m oy Se igs A eee * - Fr Ton gt Be negro, living at 312. ES. a te 2. tee 1 4 a aE 5 eRe n-ne Polat A By wT in \ bil. .f oS aia a. oe Rae 24 pares , RNS ena Ba ETS CE SS a ee a he a» fel hat Ma Pe : eae Ran - ay oN te x des Sf eae 74 +e rev Ag ie ie ee a. Bt * Fea e” © eae . CRE ogy ae a “4 ea, any baat os Ba
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~ 20 " Lares td ey PERE ae er ee Se ee eee eae a tht hi 7° ee ee eee ee es Sunday Porning,— St. Fouis Yost-B STARTLING, sur TRUE! ) Greatest Pants Salem Season! | 2,000 PANTS LENCTHS, | Consisting of the Finest Imported and Domestic Fabrics, worth $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $8.00, $9.00 and $10.00. These Pants Lengths we will divide into three lots, and will make to order for you at the extremely low prices of __ , 3°, $3.50 and $4 STYLE, FIT AND FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP CUARANTEED. We Buy for Cash and Sell for Cash, consequently you do not have to pay for other people’s bad debts. CALL EARLY AND GET FIRST CHOICE. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. ; MESRITZ TAILORING CO CORNER OLIVE, SECOND FLOOR. vl -“ 219 a N. 8th St. S eee - AILED HINSELE OR SHAME _ BX-TREASURER DOERING BELLEVILLE IS DEAD. SHORT $600 IN HIS ACCOUNTS. Tragic End of an Official Who Tem- porarily Borrowed the City’s Money. OF It is not yet known how great is the short- age of ex-Treasurer J. H. Doering of Belle- ville, who committed suicide yesterday morning. There are reasons for believing that it may be greater than at first supposed. The Belleville officials reluctantly admit this. Doering was for two years City Treasurer and ex-officio Township Collector. His term expired May L He turned his books over ¢o his successor, Charles Bender, but did mot make a settlement. Nothing was done about it until last Tuesday evening, when Mr. Doering was summoned before the Financial Committee and the Mayor. His explanations were by no means sat- fafactory, and the conference closed with- out result. Mayor Winkler told him in un- mistakable language he would have to make @ settlement before the week ended. Thursday the Mayor met Mr. Doering on the street and repeated the injunction. Mr. Doering had been drinking and was Gisposed to be ugly. He said he was not Obliged to make a final settlement until May 21, claim.ng his predecessors had taken that much time. The Mayor intimated that !f a satisfactory a@ccounting was not made by Saturday night, steps would be taken to Investigate the books. Mr. Doering had been for years a mod- erate drinker. The past few months his ndulgence had become immoderate. He ad a stove and tinware store on East Main Street. Business became bad and obliga- tions crowded on him faster than he could He could not pay it. He went to his home, 617 Julia — at 6 o’clock in an intoxicated condi- on, His mind -was not so muddled that his troubles were forgotten, and he sat about the house a couple of hours brooding over them. He awoke at. 6 o’clock yeeterday morn- ing. He went to the stable, procured a piece of old rope about three feet long and fashioned a noose. Then he went into the summer kitchen. In one corner of the etructure is a low brick smoke house, eight feet high and 6x8 feet square. Under the at roof are four wooden beams, used for anging up meat. Mr. Doering stepped upon a stool and tying the rope around one of the beams ane the noose about his neck and stepped off. The place was so low that, although he ad tied the rope up as tightly as he could, is feet touched the floor. He drew them up and was hanging there, slowly strang- jing to death, when Miss Annie Hassen- stab, the hired girl, entered the kitchen to refill a lamp. She heard the heavy breath- ing of Mr. Doering and, glancing into the dimly-lighted smoke- ‘ eT : . after taking treatment, My Hearing Came Back The voice seemed to motion on the s roar, The gongs on the positively painful in their I became accustomed to ming noises have been Proof Upon Proof of the Marvel _ That Restores Hearing. J. E. Davis, 1519 Bremen Avenue, city: “For many both ears, Now my stored.” Thomas Trevorrow, Pittsburg, Kan. coy . tt Pothered me considerably in conversatlen, a Now my hearing is w Frank Nolan, 2613 Stoddard street, elty: “I been very — fad colt -Beeldes 1 sadered from gets hear as oa as ever.”’« R. 8. Reno, 3745 Lincoln avenue, city: “I was so deaf that I coufain’t hear the ack. “The Copeland Treatment has per- “In fact, I am perfectly. cured of the treatment. } “Four months ago, when sitting very can tones. Now By a Prominent Lawyer. L. W. Nimmo, De Soto, Mo. “There I have no difficulty whatever in convers- I am taking the Cope- Because of Deafness. W. R. Read, Belleview, Mo., aged “T had to sell out my business on ac- , y earing has been restored so that I have “For twenty-five years I had been Absolutely Stone Deaf WwW. R. and worse. Besides my deafness, in my head bothered me continually and kept me awake at night. These have been entirely stopped, and : I Can Hear Conversation and All Deaf Nine Years; Hearing teenth street: ‘Nine years ago deafness be- gan in my left ear and fi came stone deaf. There was @ constant = sound in ribly wonderful cures of Goarnone that a land form! 4 ayuslt tne m - der his treatment, fam thankful that I aid 60. that my hearing is entirely restored, I mean that an ear that was stone deaf, an ear that could not receive sound, has been restored to its ee A ten in hee ocala te Ringing Noises Sounds Without Any Difficulty Whatever.” Restored; Noises Cured. William Deiken, 109 South Fif- the ear be- bus- me head that annoyed ter 4 of the and distur my sleep. I read “My hearing is restored. When I say Randolph street, oity: 7 twenty years. I the el cars. Now mons at the church. since 1842 by. I couldn't ae | tp the fares, Now can hear as n t with noises in and I can now hear enue, city: ha f aT i 1 have nm now roomy ey Mrs. Maria Osborn, aged 70, 2221 ear can Have 7 se ; * othe ite" ; Fn gee Ot ripe . Le ee 3 se ne Rd né ; As : ; Fb oy . ‘ee te vem Ly . Po Zs or S. - ae . ae . «3S && ¥ ’ _ 2 ; 2 ’ oe r 4 3 i 928 ae ty 7 de OO Tit NAC pape 2 ‘ me Ae e a : 7 - } ~ * 20 uh ha Hae . ‘ a ues 4 As Pie a Li . er ame — r eee : " ’ - - * ie . — Bf e A He: he 4 Sgn rae Ate ~ eee ee ace we Sie eas Mi ce ~ eae , ee ve . ae wR UP A aS Ta mr , - ae ’. Pa ‘ey Fe pes al 7 i ae ee A ot ee ay eg = = , PMS thee ‘ x oS emp - 2 ¥ ri XS? \ ae , ae : j nd .™ ua © ts : has ; ; ae , ee ee 4 ‘J, an , “ | ‘gat sailing \ ae . oe ‘ re. f arF = e PRED é, : 4 MT aC ert: yoo < r m 1M * ‘ ‘ pis A AS tl ee 6 ‘aa i , : Z Rott . é ) ee Phas ot es Fe” es. « «Wn tig AS? gga Seles. . it iY atage ee a pe, ee ree Ry 4 * ae i oe i * ghia Cee i ‘- ~ ’ - ais =n Le RS nr ~a ae 4 ry Paiite ameadieat teak. atecitionsll
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fier a > ; i\ ADVENTURE , UMOR | * | SN } ——§ ’ # “ en a - oo _- 1 ae Blt op 9 a eg OF i >de Pe Py ‘a + = rh ‘ 4 x * i ater once a week. *There is no time lost on Sundays either. hey go to the parks in little groups, take car rides and exchange social calls. Of course there are samples of the Bow- ery girls among them who frequent the fqurth rate dance halls of the town with their “best feller,”’ drink and carouse around seven nights out of the week and tell Mary and Kate what a “bully time” they had the night before and how many beers’’ they ‘‘tanked’’ up on and who The bet- ter class of store girls avoid them as they would the plague. In the large department stores women who have a good many years’ experience selling goods will be given charge of a de- partment at $10 or $12 a week. Waitresses in St. Louis restaurants are a class of working girls we come in contact with often, and as often look at theirpretty faces*and wonder who they are, why they are in restaurants and what salaries they are paid for carrying great arms full of dishes in the most hazardous manner, and leaning on over the hungry customers’ shoulders while they take their orders for roast beef and potatoes. Most of them say they prefer being wait- resses to staying in stores. They go to work at 7:30 in the morning, get off from 2:30 to 5 o’clock every other afternoon. When they return at 5 o'clock they work until 8 o’clock. Other days they leave at 7:30 in the evening. Some restaurants have extra girls to walt at dinner. These come at 11 o’clock and leave at 2:15. The regular waitresses get $5 a week and all their meals. The dinner girls $3 and breakfast and dinner. Sometimes they receive enough in tips in a week to pay their room rent and wash woman. This leaves most of their salary intact. Their wash lady generally charges 30 cents a week and their landlady $1.25. They have ample opportunities for making friends and frequently their lady patrons bring them little preseits of books and flow- ers. While the waitress has more leisure than the girls who stay in stores and is generally considered on a lower social scale she has more patience and good humor. She must please her employer, his guests, and the cooks in the kitchen. The proprietors of the restaurant see to it that his employes meet with no discour- tesy from any men who patronize them. If there is any complaint on the part of customers the proprietors generally exon- oe the waitresses, as they are seldom at ault. The first question asked a waitress when she applies for a position is whether she is an “arm waitress” or a “‘tray waitress.”’ — —— oo cn ee nie | Ee SHE HAS THE FRENCH CHIC. good arm waitress gets a large Salary. They soon learn to pile dishes a foot or more high very dextrously on one arm and sail through a long dining room and. land them safely before the customer. ‘ They must be able to calculate readily and make out their checks for meals correc ly. Of course,a pretty girl stands a better chance of getting a place as waitress than a homely one, though there are many in St. Louis whose faces compel a hungry man to hold the bill of fare before his face when giving his order, lest he lose his appetite.- When a restaurant girl is out ‘of work she neverehas any trouble in getting employ- ment, as a good waitress is always in de- mand. Most all of them object to wearing uni- forms, especially the caps, as they do not become fair faces. They have their regular customers to wait on each day and jsome claim they prefer waiting on the ladies, as they are easier to please. Most of them look cheerful and happy and seem well pleased with the work. The most attractive feature of it, they claim, is the opportunities for offers of marriage. One young woman said she was certain a waitress has as many opportunities to marry well as society girls. Factory girls are probably the hardest worked women in St. Louis, and get less pay. Their lives are full of trial and_ fa- tigue, often of want and misery. They barely eke out a miserable existence on their meagre wages and often have more than themselves to provide for. After years of hard labor some of them are made forewomen at a living salary. THE STENOGRAPHER'S PLEASANT Many a frail, delicate flower is forced by early poverty to spend the better part of her youthful days in dismal, stuffy, dirty, factories and tailor shops, and fade into a lifeless, d‘sconsolate old maid. Their lives are little better than those of slaves, and than those of v in domestic service. | ASIA RY the cooks and house servant. | fast a They are one degree above those in domestic service with none of the advantages attached thereto. They must work from 7 o’clock in the morning until 6 in the evening with thirty minutes for dinner. Crowded into dimly lighted rooms, where nothing but dirt, dirt, dirt, meets their gaze on all sides, on the window panes, swept into corners and behind doors, with smoky cob wet draped walls and ceilings on the fifth floor overlooking sodéty roofs and high chimneys, they make coats at 6 cents apeice, earning 50 cents a day if they are fast workers. The girls in the shoe factories earn $2 a week unless they are expert—then they — BOSS OF THE HOUSEHOLD, nr make as ‘much as $4. They are paid 5 cents a dozen pairs for finishing linings. Some can do twelve a day. Girls working in tobacco factories earn $4 a week and pay $2 a week for room rent and «hare it with another girl. Those doing piece work can make $15 to $16 a week. There are a great number of kit- tle girls employed in those factories. They become hardened to want and the evil influence of older girls before they are grown Last but not least comes the women in domestic service. They dominate our lives from the cradle to the grave. When we are “muling, puking infants’’ our nurses pinch us, neglect us when we are taken out in our baby carriages for an airing, while they flirt with a policeman or gossip with Mrs. Brown's ‘“‘girl’’ down the street. They spank us when we attempt“to scream our lungs out, and cabbage onftd our baby rings. gold buttons or bib pins as a parting memento when ‘‘ma”’ fires them. We are all the victims of our cooks, for it is to them we owe our digestion, good or bad, and it is our digestion that shapes our destiny. It is to them we owe the peace of the household, and to them we owe every consideration on earth for their manifold favors. The lady of the rolling-pin and frying-pan must be left beautifully alone to pursue the orbit of her existence unmolested. She must not be eclipsed in her authority by the mistress of the house, but must have full sway over her realm, the kitchen. She must have her “‘evening out’’ time to gossip with the butcher's boy and the plumber, and her kitchen door must stand ajar for all her friends at all hours of tne day. The local queens of the kitchen are hired by the month, and for cooking and laying at general housework they receive 12. Nurse maids receive $ and housegirls $12. Next to store girls they are more in- — BRIDGET. dependent and “sassy” than the ‘“‘new woman" is reputed to be to her husband, The hotels furnish employment to a host of women, from the lowly scrub-woman Up through the various grades of kitchen girl, chambermaid, laundry and_ linen-room girls, to the storekeeper and housekeeper, who is a sort of nabob among female em- ployes. Many .of these get large salaries. And the field is constantly widening, while that of man is proportionately until the new woman ala:m.st sees the time approaching when man will be no lofiger “fm it’ a little bit. Once womans sphere extended no higher than domestic service. To-day she is not only a formida- ble rival to man in the business field, but all the professions are hers—medicine, the law, the pulpit, the magazine, the editortal tripod. She has turned politician and office halides She makes stump speeches, a a the Legislature and State Senate, is dele- ate to conventions, a member of School Joards, in some States she votes, in the West there have been wom w an mayors, and even a Chief of Police, And still she is not happy, and will not be until she can go to Congress and be eligible the resi- dency. MINNI for A. UNDERWOOD. Creating an Absolute Vacuum. An absolute vacuum, or what Is belteved to be one, was recently produced by Pro Elmer Gates of Washington by a hove method. Into a test tube made of a kind of glass which meits at 4 very high toms perature he poured & molten giass which melts at a much lower temperature, com- pletely filling the tube, leaving no aly epee After meiting this inner ao diy artially withdrawn from the ww be, © > Rotate the air from the outer mee ane abertee = to flow down by ravnty, but no so far t that the end of the tube was closed. It was then allowed ee +! air could no en i. withdrawal of the glass@t THE STEAMBOAT WRECKS THAT , nurrowing | LITTER THE BED OF THE RIVER. The Missouri River Commission’s Attempt to Com- pile a List of Them Brings Forth Interesting Reminiscences From Ancient Mariners. The Missouri River Commission has un- dertaken to compile a list of all the steam- boat wrecks that have ever occurred on that arratic stream. Inquiry made by the secretary of the Commission in securing data has revived many memories of the old river days among the few surviving boatmen. A sort for weird fascination hov- ers around a steamboat, and many an in- teresting story is told by the old-timers. In the ante-bellum days, and even later, when railroads were but little more than an experiment, the water of the Missouri were churned by steamboats, from far- away Fort Benton in Montana to the point near St. Louis where the Big Muddy flows into the Mississippi. On the Mississippi, especially from St. Louis south, there was even greater activity. Now that these days are. passed, never to return again. the survivors of the steamboat era delight to tell river tales. One of the oldest boatmen in St. Louis, both in point of service and in years, is Capt. James O’Neal. Capt. O'Neal is still as sprightly as many young men of the present generation. He is in the employ of the Government as supervising inspector of steam vessels for the district in which St. Louis is located. Capt. O’Neal’s office is in the Federal Building in this city. He is a sturdy old fellow—a gentleman of the chiv- alric type—and the story of his river expe- rience would make a book of rare interest. Steam vessels are few in this age of the world, and the district over which Capt. O’Neal has charge covers a large area. Every summer he goes as far to the North- west as the Niobrara River in South Da- kota, stopping at intermediate points. The board. Owing to a change in the current of the river, the spot where the Golong went under is now covered with many feet of sand and mud. Never in the oil regions cf Pennsylvania was'there more industrious boring than has been done in the vicinity of the place where the richly-ladened boat is supposed to be buried. Several years ago it was reported that the Golong whisky barrels had been tapped, and that a pump had been placed in operation. An enterpris- ing saloonkeeper in Kansas City took ad- vantage of the circumstance and made him- self rich by selling whisky at aver cents a drink. He told his customers that it came from the Golong wreck. They believed the story. On the theory that age makes whisky good, they bought liberally. The result was that the saloonkeeper amassed 4 fortune, and at the same time there was @ startling increase of drunkenness in Kan- sas City. At last the truth was made known. Meanwhile the saloonkeeper had retired from business. A bag of gold coin, estimated at several hundred dollars, also went down with the Golong. This boat was one of the best known in the entire Missouri River trade. - ‘A year or so before the Golong sunk,” sald Capt. Wiley, ‘“‘her boilers were replaced by new ones and the old ones were put ina new boat that was then bein’ built—the St. Joseph. This boat was built for the Mis- sour! River, but I once piloted her down the Mississippi. I didn’t pilot her back, because she was blown skyward away down along the Arkansas shore, below Memphis. Thaf reminds of a queer incindent. he day be- fore the St. Joseph exploded I was takin’ a little rest, passin’ the time by playin’ my fiddle, which I always carried with me. A lot of St. Louis people—John Scudder among others-—were on the boat, an’ I made fun for — gone days, ing with raflroad men in narration of thrilling stories. ion railroad story teller ooton, a Missouri Paci cond 5 Another citizen of St. Louis who is rich in river stories is Capt. Joseph Brown, Bes auditor. Capt. Brown's experience 8 confined to the Mississipp!. For many years he was one of the most prominent steam- boat commanders in the entire river t Capt. Brown built.the Mayflower to be the finest boat that ever plied the wats of the great river. The ayflower was a cost of for d in which was found to be ablaze just as the Momphis landing was reached. The Col- lier was northbound from New Or with a big load of passengers. The fire oc- curred between midnight and 1 o'clock in the morning. By ekillful management on the part of the crew, all of the were saved. There was a ever. Meanwhile the Mayflower was ing, and the scene was one of the most awe- inspiring ever known in the history lower MisSsissippl. In the ulpped with a steam call x t. re =~ ety distinction of ha ‘al of the entire lot of were Brown the most mus lope music so loud and clear that the fleet-foot? oe youngsters here in the city could he stinc of anything but the calliope. For ten or fifteen miles up the river the sound was plainly audible. ! Capt. Brown tells an interesti story about the number of wrecks at a the alemastnes, twenty miles north Cairo. » According to his data the of 102 steamers lie buried there known as “the graveyard. The men who made the steamboat of this country are few. A of the old-time boatmen are dead, { | Pleasure boats outnumber any now on the rivers. Even some | carry pleasure boats almost as those on the river. One of the finest this class is the “Belle of Nishnabotna, U ae a - Be tee 4s So Wa £ ( al py i a 4 p . OSS Ce isa . . " \\ Sim I oe ‘s ai4t ‘ ‘ ‘ae . i ee “=. ay: f sane = \* “—_——s = — ~ % rea. 7 , aa — / dn a a ¢ \78 4. RSS wy AS ae eS S77 Iza -- ad PO _ a —— ° qi7¢ AY FLOWER ee ee a alla aad ens ryif See re — er Tt (tie ae THE BURNING OF THE MAYFLOWER. Government requires that every boat—no matter how small—must be licensed if there is an engine on it. Even a gasoline boat must.be inspected. ‘“‘When I used to run on the Missouri Riv- er boats were plentiful between St. Lou's and Sioux City,’ said Capt. O'Neal to a reporter for the Post-Dispatch, “but now when I go over the same territory on a tour of inspection, I have difficulty in find- ing any boats at all. What a change has come about. ‘The Missouri is an erratic stream and I cannot begin to tell you how many boats have been lost. I am certain, however, that the wrecks are many. When I first engaged in. traffic on the Missouri, the most money was made by running through to Fort Ben- ton. It was a wild country, and I have had many narrow escapes. After leaving Sioux City for the Northwest it was doubtful if either boat or crew would ever be heard from again. That country was then inhab- ited principally by Ind‘ans, and the few white men were in many cases worse than the Indians. Just as-a guess I would say that the wrecks of probably a hundred boats now lie buried somewhere in the sands o-: mud of the Missouri River. The current has changed so that many of them are beneath the willows that fringe the banks. “One of the most Interesting of all the crafts I have found since I have been a Supervising Inspector is a boat up at St. Joseph called the Princess. A few years ago I went up there to see what I could find. At the landing I observed a small jaunch, After some inquiry, I learned that it was used to carry passengers to a larger boat, the Princess, which was anchored alongside of an island a short distance up the river from the St. Joseph landing. A young land lubber was in charge of the launch. “*What have you got here?’ 1 asked. He replied that he had a boat. “*What do you use it for?’ “With some reluctance, and amid evidence of grave suspicion, he informed me that the little craft was mMsed to convey men of sporting inclinations ott to the large boat. ‘They sometimes play a little game o’ poker out thar,’ the youth finally admitted. “It was not my mission to stop their poker game. All I wanted was to make the necessary inspection of the engine. In- cidentally, however, I gathered the whole story, little by little. The Princess was a floating gambling palace, although the greater part of the time she was wed up along side of that island— a weird, isolated spot, surrounded by a clump of willows. Before leaving St Joseph I learned that high stakes were won and lost on board the Princess, some of the wealthy eporting meh of that rich old town remaining there for more than twenty-four hours at a time, without ever leaving the card table. Meals were served on board the vessel and it was in every way gorgeously equipped. I made the inspection and found several causes for complaint, all of which the boss gambler cheerfully agreed to have remedied. The Princesse {s now no longer used as a gambling boat, the courts having rendered a decision against mid-river gambling. One of the St. Joseph Aldermen had to take the vessel as payment of a’ debt the boss gambler owed him and it is now out of use.”’ Pilot John Whiley, commonly known as Capt. Wiley, Is well versed tn river history. Capt. Wiley served as a pilot on both the big streams. He probably knows more about Missouri River wrecks than any other . survivor. Capt. Wiley will be 8 years old his next birthday, but he doesn't look it. There is scarcely a day that he doesn’t travel from his suburban residence to the city. He is never happier than when tellfaig river yarns. He dchieved fame as the pilot under whom Mark Twain was a “cub.” Capt. Wiley’s chief amusement is billiards and pool, at which games of skill he can give most of the youngsters odds, One of the most Interesting wreck stories related ia that of the big beat, “John Go- jong.” This boat went down somewhere along the Cooper County shore aw in the = The them with my music. All of a sudden some- thin’ came over me and I quit playin’. ‘Go on an’ play,’ they yelled at me. ‘*Nary a play.’ says I, ‘cause somethin’s goin’ to happen.’ “TIT felt positive that the boat would blow up, for while I was playin’ the fiddle, with my mind on nothin’ else, I heerd a noise that sounded like an explosion. I was so certain of it that I never drawed another easy breath until it was all over. I knew it was comin’ and I felt relieved when it was all over. The boat exploded in exactly twenty-four hours from the time I felt the strange warning. A big lot of people were killed, but I got out with nothin’ worse than some painful bruises.’’ Another interegting wreck story told by Captain Wiley is the sinking of the Pocahontas near Jefferson City in 1845. George Fishback, the pilot, was a very gal= lant ladies’ man. A number of women with whom he was acquainted were passengers on the boat. They paid a vast amount of attention to Fishback and commented free- ly upon his ability as a river man. It was a supreme moment in his life. He was sus- ceptible to compliments, and to use a lat- ter-day slang expression, the flattery “swelled him.” “You see that litle twig sticking up ahead of us—just a little way out of the water,” Fishback said, addressing the women, They saw the twig. ‘Now, then,” said Fishback, this boat so that_it will strike that right in the center.”’ The twig proved to be a sycamore tree of prodigious size, which, In floating down the river, had become fastened in some manner. True to h's word, Fishback struck it. The twig retaliated by sinking the boat. As if by miracle, no lives were lost, Fishback won fresh laurels by saving the women. He was an excellent swimmer, and it Was only a pleasure for him to rescue the fair ones from the water. The Pocahontas had on a heavy cargo of merchandise, all of which was lost. Various efforts were made to recover something from the wreck, but nothing Was ever ac- complished. Between Kansas City and St. Joseph somewhere lies the wreck ef the Admiral. Like the Golong the Admiral wae loaded with a big consignment of whisky. St. Jo- seph people have tried to raise the sub- merged spirits, but they have never suUc- —— Nobody was killed in the Admiral wreck, The Saluda was a trim little boat, used peincipany for passenger traffic. She was vylown skyward near Jefferson City in the summer of 1844. Several people were in- stantly killed in thts wreck. Defective boll- ers and too high pressure was the cause of the explosion. The Kit was another boat that went to the bottom. This accident occured near Waverly in the early "30's. Several of the a. were killed, but the passengers. €*- Caped. he Little Missouri. went down shortly before the opening of ‘he Civil War off Spar Island, between avenworth and 8t. Jo- seph. Nothing was ever recovered from her, not even the bodies of the dead, three or four in number. “The worst explosion I ever heard of on the Missouri,” said Capt. Wiley, “occ at the mouth of the river. Strange that I can't think of the name of the t but it has slipped my memory. Anyway, the whole crew an’ about twenty ee Tat were killed—literally blown to eternity. That wreck was awful—wish | could think of the name of the boat.” The Minnehaha, one of the swell Missourn river boats, left her own wa long enough away back in the ‘#@'s to make a trip to St. Louls. While anchored at the St. Louis levee, the Minnetiaha was bu ' The Astoria was another boat that went under. The wreck of the Astoria occu only a short distance above the mouth of the river. The old-time boatmen are devoting much attention to the query sent out by ver commission, and when the evidence is all in, there wil) doubtiess be an interesting volume of steamboat wreck history. It ts that the report of | “ J] can run twig »* Langdon, in Atchison County, in the northwestern corner of the State. This boat is owned by Col, Frank P. Yenowine of St. Joseph, one of the Mis- sour! Fish Commissioners. Pleasure boat- ing will continue to be popular, but the steamboat as a messenger of commerce is practically a thing of the past. A WONDERFUL on Lake away u SURPRISES AND DELIGHTS AN AUDIENCE. St. Louls has a whistler In little l4-year- old Mary Hood Laughlin, who promises to equal, if not rival, the world famous Mrs, Shaw. This little girl @ the granddaughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William Johnson, and makes her home with them at 2729 Chest- nut street. Her father and mother went to China as missionaries, and it was there that little Mary was born. Her mother died when ashe was quite young, and her father brought her here to be raised by Mrs. Johnson. ° then pouarnes ° wr ee labors among the Heathen nee. When three years old, Mary showed a marked talent for music, and it Was at this age her grandmother first noticed her fol- lowing the notes played on a violn by a member of the family. She would pucker up her baby mouth and whistie ike a young seoek ing bird learning its first son. The family did not adhere to the old adage about “a whistling woman,” Wut en- couraged the little whistier. She bas never received any training ofr inetructiona, piching up the tunes whistled by the boys on the streets and popular ngs. eo is now a plump, health -looking girl with gray eyes and brown hair. Up to the age of she was very frail Her family attribute her improvement to the lune expansion resulting from whie- tling. has a taste for plano music and ace maoamiel whistiing. She panies herself when alee has a sweet voice and sings well for oung. She ts now able to whistle most difficult music and carries her high notes with clearness equal to the They are as night. : ; bn this occasion she took a prominent part in the programme at Mary Institute with her echool co nions. Repeated encores her Dee fore the audience with more refi ack tangs ts Stating am aA ene. uc nge ; 7 heard in men. She and ‘s quite «4 nd clasema tes,” t for They congregate there and talk of the by- vie = James passengers — wild panic, how. pa almy days of Mississppi river boating all.of the more pretentious vessels - ar. enough to dance without the aid steamboat men that bend of the river ts 2 a % Rea pees ! oe Ping De y Si, ae ee, a cial ag > ag ot kab de a OP od Wes 7. Sry 1 ; are ne eb eho ttar bay earn elie i ote ral, ee wen me Ces er Fie ip Ys vee 4 7 ‘ o ae” ; « <0 ba , Pbk ae Sei aia a i tae St ae St eh adel Pee, Fae ef i 24 tira. ot LITTLE WHISTLER. » 14-YEAR-OLD MARY LAUGHLIN * %
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> = ~~ ao * = lt ee ee oO ae ae : . oe el + Rae Pp Mage CURRENT GOSSIP OF A STR ICTLY PE . tt ct RSONAL. : ~*~ rr. € is ee. Bnet $y 8 ee * : « iy YO. Fie Bek ~ a coretie © . a peg 1a ee | 3 a sii , at. - « > 3 Vee . HE reception given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. George W. Park- er to the Monticello students was an exceedingly interesting event of the week, calling together as it did maidens, matrons, grandmothers and po sibly great-grandmothers, for Monticello Was one of the earliest, perhaps the earliest, female college of the West. It is the alma mater of some of the most charming wOmen of St. Louls and vicinity. Mrs. Claflin Allen, one of the oldest mem- bers of the Alumnae Association, ls always @ central figure at these reunions. Mrs. Beverly Allen, another one of the early patrons, her daughters having been educated there, was not among the guests this time, as she is out of the city, but she was represented by her daughter, Mrs. Sturweon, wife of Hon. Isaac H. Sturgeon. Quite a number of ladies were present whose silvery locks and failing steps indl- cated they had almost reached the limit allotted to man, and they were greatly in- terested in renewing old friendships,and being introduced to the daughters and grand-daughters of their old schoolmates. Then there were a great many charming matrons of middle age and younger. Mrs. Hadley, wife of Congressman Had- ley of Edwardsville, Ill, a brilliant and ac- complished woman, was the center all aft- ernoon of a large circle of friends. Miss Haskell, the. principal of Monticello for many years past, was, of course, the honored guest of the occasion, She looks not one day older than she did when she first took charge. She says she has nothing to do with Time, has not even a speaking acquaintance with the old gentleman. She reports the beautiful buildings which rose from the ashes of the old school-house as picturesque and complete in every detail, finally completed and free from debt. They will probably celebrate the event by a grand fete in the month of roses. It is now gome ten years since they celebrated their golden jubilee on the beautiful lawn of the geminary, while it was im the course of erection after the fire, which had com- pletely destroyed the old building. — — ()--—— Mrs. Parker's handsome home on Wash- ington boulevard, near Grand, was beauti- fully decked for the occasion, Snowballs were used in profusion everywhere, with here and there tall vases of American Beauty roses. Mrs. Parker, who is a very beautiful and youthful looking grandmother herself, ar- sisted by Mrs. Dennison, widow of the late Judge Dennison, received ‘“‘the girls’ with that easy grace and courtesy for which she is-noted. In the dining-room the refresh- ment table was presided over by Miss Has- kell, a niece of the principal of Monticello, and Miss Parker, a daughter of the hostess. During the hours appointed for the reunion a string orchestra in the hall rendered a choice concert, —-~-0-—-:- Of course, upon an occasion of this kina some painful reminiscences are minglec with the pleasures of the occasion. Fam!i- iar faces and forms are missed. One by one they are dropped‘from the roll call. At the banquet given at the Southern Hotel a few years ago, Mrs. Miles Sells read a beautiful poem. It has now been x year since she passéd over the river. - —O— Three times has Miss Mary Boyle serve1 @s bridemaid within the past month. First for Miss Sallie O'Fallon, then for Miss Guitar of Columbia, and during the past week for Miss Mary Hutchinson. She will have to be very careful, for there is a dan- ger limit In serving as bridemaid. I' fancy, however, that Miss Boyle need not have any such care. She is a very handsome young woman, and was notable for her beauty and fine bearing at each of these functions. She is also a young, woman of fine intellect and varied accomplishments, She is clever with her pencil and brush, a good musician, and stands in the front rank of amateurs in the Dramatic Club. Withal, she is a devoted church woman. No frivolity, however absorbing, keeps her away from her church and charities. © anddiuiniiens In the marriage of Miss Mary Hutchin- son and Mr. Lindel! Gordon, two prominent old 8t. Louls families were united. The Christys on the distaff side of the fair bride and the Lindells on the distaff side of the groom were among the early set- tlers of St. Louis, and their descendants have grown up together. The bride comes from a family of rarely charming and beau- tiful women, “the Mitchell girls’ being famous belles and beauties of their. day— not so very long ago; ang their children, the. Clarks and the Hutchinsons and the Cabanne girls, come rightfully by their ‘heritage of beauty and popularity. Mr. Gordon is exceedingly popular in business circles, as well as with his club friends. He is a member of the University, the St. Louis and the Country Clubs, and is foremost in all of these enterprises. ne It is said that Mr. and Mrs. Will Waters have purchased a home in Virginia and will shortly go there to reside, making New York City their home in the winter. If this is true, it is a distinct loss to St. Louls society. Mrs. Waters Is one of the mrost beautiful of the young society matrons of St. Louis, which ts saying a great deal. She Ig very artistic in her tastes and one of the best dressers in the city. There is nothing stereotyped about anything she wears, Her hat, her parasol, her coat, her gown, all give one the impression that they were designed in the very best shops spe- Cially for her. For several seasons past the Waterses have had a cottage at Narra- gansett Pier. She is now visiting her par- ents, Dr. and Mrs, Potter, at Des Mo'nes before going East with her family. —— . The florists have surprised their patrons recently with a new rose, a white Amer- ican Beauty. It is, ’of course, very beautl- ful and rare and costs a goodly sum. For that reason it is the fad of the day. At a beautiful luncheon at .the Country Club about ten days ago it was used with ferns most effectively. White and green is a favorite combination just now in posies, and bunches of flowers all green are very much in vogue, with maiden-hair ferns or banches of mignonette. At one of the re- cent weddings the bridal party carried ‘shower bouquets of berns. nk The women are certainly holding the town this week, and their field of work is certainly greatly diversified. From grave to gay they turn with equa! ease, and they are displaying ability in all of their undertakings. First in importance, of course, have been the weddings, which were grave and ser'!- ous affairs. > They were brilliantly planned and executed and drew large and delighted houses. Of course, there were a few men concerned, but. they play such small and unimportant parts in these functions thar their presence is virtuaily overiooked. ry Next in importance is the preliminary work for the election of a woman to the School Board. The woman candidate is Miss Belle Norman, and the Woman's Bryan Club’ have brought from Denver. Colo., Me. b,c Pradford..to assist in Miss Norman's can¥ass. She was the first woman nominated for a State office tn Colorado, and seems well equipped for public speaking. A reception was tendered her by the W. C. T. U: at 1444 Lucas place, when she made a short address, On Thurs- day evening she spoke to a large auilience at St. John’s M. E. Church, on Friday evening at the Planters’, and on Saturday at Jefferson Club Hall. -_——O —-— Thursday the ladies certainly had their inning. Bright and early Thursday morn. ing they were astir for the cat and dog show, which proved a great success. These spoiled pets of fashion’s darlings drew throngs of women to Harmonie Hall throughout the show, and the cause of humanity was benefited a neat sum thereby. —— Thursday evening was woman's night, for they held forth to crowded houses every- where. At Mary Institute the women-who- are-to-be, in other words, the Mary Insti- tute girls, gave a May festival, which crowded the large hall to the doors. Over 200 -young ladies took part in the pro- gramme, “The May Song,” by the chorus of 200 voices, was superbly rendered-and was followed by a violin solo by Miss Es- telle Kupferle, delightfully rendered, and after that a whistling solo by Miss Mary Laughlin, as well executed as if whistled by aman.: Another chorus followed, and after that came the presentation of ‘“‘The Fairies’ Spring,” a musical elfin legend, which was beautifully rendered. ——~{) ae At St. John’s M. E. Church, for the benefit of the W. Cc. T. U., a unique en- tertainment; was given by the Bachelor Girls, “The Old Maids’ Drill,”’ which quite proved their equality with man in the field. This thought was accentuated by speeches from Miss Bradford and Miss Norman. The young ladies, costumed as “old maids,”’ taking part in th'‘s drill were Misses Jennie Wagner, Minnie Moore, Bes- Sie Moore, Emma Wiese, Fanny Long, Katie McNally, Laura Stosberg, Russie Moore, Olive Burnham, Mae Smith, Alice Wagner, Katie Taylor, Lillian Myers, Rose Weir, Eva Weir, and H. Wagner. After the drill characteristic songs and. recita- i tlons were given, ——O———— Last, but not least, was the presentation of “Love, Powder and Patches”’ at the Fourteenth Street Theater by the Tuesday Musicale, a woman's club, for the: benefit of the two young ladies who composed the opera, Miss Alice Helmers, the librettist, and Miss Rosalie Balmer Smith, the com- poser of the music. It is the first time, I belleve, that an opera hag been produced by women collaborators. The accompa- niment on two pianos was rendered by two ladies, and the stage manager was a woman, Miss Therese W. Smith. The cast was chiefly filled by women, a few men being taken in, like the groom at the wedding, for the love-making. -—O0-—- Every one admits, even the musical crit- ics, that Miss Rosalie Balmer Smith gave evidence of remarkable musical ability In the composition, which is saying a great deal, for a good word from one musician concerning another is rare. That she also showed remarkable dramatic instinct is also evident, for the two must go together. A good musician must have it, else how could he interpret the emotions? It is the soul of his composition. This week, on May 20, her sister, Miss Therese W. Smith, will play Parthenia in “Ingomar” at the Fourteenth Street The- ater. Once before she played it for the Versatile Club, 'on very short noticé@, and made quite a hit in it. .In many other ‘little plays and comedies she has shown her ability. It is not strange that these two is considered that they come from a long line of ancestars distinguished as scholars and artists, both musical and dramatic. They are the grand-daughters of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Balmer, on the mother’s side, and of Mr, Sol Smith, a celebrated com- ae of a half century ago, on the father’s side, is Mrs. Charles Balmer was born at Coblenz. Germany, She was the daughter of Herr Henry Weber, Counselor at the court of Frederick ‘Willlam III, He was of the celebrated Von Weber family, and was him- self a scholar and mustcian of high merit, a composer of masses and songs, and a fine organist. Mrs, Balmer came to Amer- ica when only 13 years:of age and resided several years in Bohhomme Bottom, but was induced to come to St. Louis to sing the soprano parts in leading concerts. Here she met Mr. Charles Balmer, a celebrated pianist, violinist and organist, whom she married in 1840. For many years she was a leader in musi¢al circles, and now, though very advanced in years, is still a brilliant pianist, sometimes favoring the musical clubs with a recital. Mrs. Balmer, through her mother’s family, the Bartholdys, is a descendant of Mendelssohn. Miss. Balmer, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Balmer, married Mr. Thaddeus Smith, a son of Mr. Sol Smith, a _ native of New York, bern im. Norwich, in 1801. He wes a celebrated comedian through the South and West, and was the founder of the first theater in St. Louls, with Mr. Ludlow, the building being upon the site of the old post-office on Third and Olive streets. He was a successful man- ager, but always preferred private life. He raised ten sons, among them Mark and Sol Smith, both of them celebrated actors, and the late Thaddeus S. Smith, father of these two talented young women, —-—-0---== In playing Parthenia, Miss Smith will be supported by Mr. Wintemute, who was with James O'Neill last winter, and has a good reputation. He has the physique and bearing of a good Ingomar. Mr. Winte- mute is a St. Louis man, as are the other members of the cast. Miss Susie Van Duzen will take the role of Actea; Mr. Lambert E. Walther, a* young attorney, who has deservedly won laurels upon the amateur stage, will play Polydor; Mr. Simon has the part of Myron; Mr. John T. Allen, Timarck. Messrs. Lester Grimer, Paul Grether and Ernest Rivarz are also in the cast. It will be beautifully staged, and will no doubt score a success, ——— The following are extracts from a letter from Paris received by a well-known St. Loulsan last week and which will be in- teresting to the friends of the young ladies concerned: “Last Monday we returned Miss Sophia Schulyer’s call. Found she had just re- turned from Chartres, where she had been for several days sketching the_ belle cathedral of that old city. She seemed quite enthused with the glorious old gothic pile. She said land&cape painting is ‘her specialty, and as she is now making copies Rudiseals—to say nothing of perhaps a brilliant sketch of the Jardin de Luxem- bourg—now in all ite efflorescent; beauty. as she lives very neaf.: She revels much in the delights of this. templates a great’ friends in St. Louis not been idlé dur as she is devoted to ‘art, she will have some gems of 0 produftion to show sisters should exhibit rare talent, when it | her friends in St: Lowis when she returns. in the Louvre, St. Louis may be favored’ with many beautiful Claude Lorained and. : | She sails for home on the 8th of July.” _- Miss Estelle Dickson of St. Louis was not able to finish her picture in time for the Salon this season, which her friends re- gret very much, as her work always at- tracts the attention of the connoisseurs of art in Paris. —— —— A certain stunning-looking New York girl who is visiting in St. Louis was showing me some of the pretty things in her big Saratoga trunk the other day, when I spied a pile of neatly-folded dish towels carefully folded away in the upper tray, with a dozen or more tailor-made shirt- waists. My friend is not startingly fond of dabbling at the art of washing dishes, and as she has an income of $5,000 a year, there is scarcely any necessity for her to do anything displeasing to her. At least that is what she had just told me, so naturally I wondered at the presence of the dish towels. They were made of smooth linen crash, stamped in big plaid of grayish blue and white. I gazed. at them curiously for a while, but as their possessor vouchsafed no information what- soever regarding them, I finally asked her what in the name of goodness she was do- ing with dish towels in her trunk. “Dish towels!"" she echoed, ‘Where do you see any dish towels?’’« “Right there with those shirt-waists,” I replied. “This?’’ pointing to the articles tn ques- tion. “Do you mean to insult me? My poor, ignorant child, this is the very swell- est shirt-waist skirt I possess—just look at it.’’ And then to my unutterable em- barrassment she shook out my mystic “dish towel,” which proved to be a swag- ger little tailor-made skirt of simple linen crash such as can be bought for 30 cents a yard anywhere in the country. It was piped up the seams ifn plain blue, faced on the under side with blue wash silk. It looked uncommonly neat, and jaunty, and, as I told my friend, it was so cool and inexpensive, “Yes,” she murmured, doubtfully, “it was very cheap—my tailor only charged me $30 for it, and he furnished the material!’ Whereupon I deliberately collapsed. In- disputably the skirt was stylish and ex- quisitely made. But—$30! I went straight home and figured it out, and now I know that I could make just fourteen skirts exactly like it for the same amount of money. But I sha’n’t try to do it. It is a fad, and a very delightful one, nowadays to exhibit one’s wedding gifts to intimate friends at an informal recep- tion on the morning following the day of dhe ceremony. A long time ago When our grandmothers were blushing brides it was considered the very worst possible form to parade one’s popularity, or wealth, or both for lack of both) before the hypercritical eye of society, by displaying one’s wedding gifts, but times have changed a little since then, and fashionable folk have learned to ba@-a little more lenient toward the natural curiosity of mankind where all matters appertaining to a marriage cere- mony dare concerned. | Ie is still regarded as bad taste, however, to leave the card of the donor attached to the gift, and nowadays one may be per- fectly safe from public criticism in send- ing ‘@ bride an eighty-nine cent sterling silver. toilet set, because nobody but the bride’and the sender will ever be the wiser. And, of course, the bride wouldn’t 08 Fas Spehking of wedding’ presents reminds me that I am actually dizzy from viewing the goregous displays of cut glass, solid silver, fine china and what not exhibited at the Wents-Findlay and Gordon-Hutch-. inson marriage receptions, At the ~— the presents were arranged upon long sil draped tables, set close to the walis-in the upper half of the ball-room. This portion of the apartment was divided from the lower half, where the reception was held, by a thick curtain formed of heavy ropes of smilax. Among the gifts from the bride's rela- tives were several superb oil paintings by famous masters, in rich Venetian frames, and a magnificent grandfather clock 8 feet high. But to my mind, the most beauti- ful thing in the entire collection was one presented by one of Mr. Weniz’s Eastern relatives. This was the statue called the “Bucking Broncho,” by Frederick Reming- ton, which was exhibited at the World's Fair in 1883. This statue, which was about 2 feet high and cast in solid bronze, stood upon a four-foot pedestal of exquisitely culptured Numidian marble, bearing the date and the monograms of the bride and groom on a small silver plate under the base. It was @ princely gift, and one of the most artistic I have ever seen. One of the prettiest things received by Mr. Lindell Gordon’s bride was the clock presented by Mr. Ike Cook, who was one of the groomsmen. This clock was encased in an octagonal! cylinder of richly cut glass framed in Florentine gold. The face was flowered white porcelain set in a circle of glittering rhinestones, and the hands were of filigree gold, prettily jeweled, In the center of the heavy’ gilt pendulum was a large rhinestone, and _ radi- ating star fashion from this were hundreds of smaller brilllants which glis- tened and scintillated with every move- ment. ee Another superb gift from the bride’s brothers, Messrs. Randolph and Carey Hutchinson, was a set of six dozen wine glasses and a set of finger bowls in clear Bohemian glass covered with a delicate tracery of gold. All of Miss Hutchinson's wedding pres- ents were handsome, and all of them were costly and tasteful. agate A letter from a society girl who is visit- ing in New York City, says that finely made silk gloves will be the proper thing to wear with summer gowns during the coming season, These new gloves are not at all like those dreadful old-fashfoned af- fairs which were made buttonless and shapeless and almost useless. They are colored to match every possible shade of light summer dress material and are made either four-button or twenty-four button length.. The short gloves are fastened with dainty pearl buttons and those of greater length are fastened very tightly about the hand and wrist and then wrinkled prettily up to the elbow. They are cool and well- fitting and, much above all, they are new! _——— | Soon after the benefit concert, which will be given next Friday evening, May 21, at the Century Theater, to Miss Rose Ford, that talented young violinist will make preparations to go to Europe to complete her studies In music. Miss Ford has for several years been one of the most promi- nent and popular members of the Tuesday Musicale of this city. She began to study the violin when but a little mite of a girl and even as a child she exhibited a won- derful amount of musical ability and an untiring energy in cultivating her talent. She has played at a great number of con- certetin this and other cities and now that she is leaving St. Louis she has the good wishes for success and the predictions of a brilliant future from hosts of friends and admirers. Miss Ford will remain in Europe 7 e i ” ‘ ¥ ¥ =" 4 Gaia. Le; i ee 3 rt a a eT v - “? . ta - - ~ hye ” “ 7 4 : = y~ Aa . . ‘. i” ea : . : 4 et ake 7 s 9 * tet za . ly Pe + oM 4. Be Saber 55 y 4 Raa eae - *~ , iets. , ‘ oO . . ica a "ee es - ; ’ ¥ eh ss * q oe fu ot* as ar ee 7 “i A ele ‘eae, ** aes a, a t Led pe ue ) ©. Sa i Ty - ae . a edt, Siteul Ago, bit Is Now Outclasse Hes Bs be tee eS a aes We ma Wh seagty 20 Zz = “f “ bir! aS z >. — : ~ - — a wri. , (\p innit i: AA RNa ; y- (oe. ee Se oss), ae - J SS —— _ = ; eee 3S Te a Bee vir Gal eo Beige a HOME STUDY CLASS. LESSON IN GENERAL HISTORY— | EASY TRIAL LESSONS GIVEN BY MAIL TO READERS. (Copyright by Eldon Moran.) The question may well be asked, “Why should I read history, when I cannot know that it is the truth? When, Indeed, I have every reason to believe that it is not the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” Ought one to expect a history to tell the exact truth, when current events even are not and cannot be reported by the newspapers with absolute accuracy? To be- gin with, no two people see a thing alike. Then in the telling, truth suffers. The writer may be candid and try to be impartial, but he has prejudices. All history is at best an approximation only. Many important events and pers®nalities are standing sub- mers of controversy. Witness Queen Eiiza- eth, She is painted both black and white. The same is true of Cromwell and of Con- Stantine. The main facts of history are, nevertheless, easily discernible, and it is important to know and understand them. The present generation is the outcome of all receding generations, the resultant of orces and influences that from a wide and distant pass here converge. To know and appreciate the present age without a close s.udy of past ages is simply impossible. Not- withstanding the inadequacy and discrep- ancy of historical writings, the penetrat- ing and sympathetic student is able, by aid of the best histories, to obtain a compre- hensive idea of the character and disposi- tion of the people of past times. It is a common expression, “the old times,’ and we often hear persons la- menting that fate assigned them to these degenerate days, The best cure for this phase of pessimism is a glance at the “ old times,’’ with their wars, treachery, des- potism, superstition and ignorance. It certainly cannot be gratif ing to the intelligent mind to listen to a lecture and have only a vague and erroneous idea 0 the speaker's meaning when historical al- lusions are made. Nevertheless, how few people have a wide knowledge of history. oW many of my readers can give an_in- telligent account of the Crusades, the Ref- ormation, the Dark Ages, the Alexandrian Wars, the Feudal System, the Renaissance or the French Revolution? A few suggestions are here offered to the young student. Some of the wisest udges recommend that history be read ackwards, inetead of beginning with the ancients and reading forward. All ad- mit that some one 1 epoch should be thoroughly studied and mastered, such, for instance, as the Cromwellian era in English ~w~ or the Atigustan age, OF the times of Pericles. Much benefit and Satisfaction is afforded by knowing some one age go well that its chief characters seem ito live and move bcfore our eyes. The best historical novels are most exceil- lent as a supplemest, but 7 no caée a substitute for real history,. We are ly helped to understand the spirit and life of the past by the works of such authors as Kingsley, rs, Scott, George Eliot, Bul- wer and Hugo. It must be distinctly afffirimed that to the books of fiction. to such authors as Guisot, ume, Gibbon, Macaulay, Prescott, Ridvath, Mot- ley and Bancroft. tf student will, to wri out answers to tions. Reference | when it. ise done, the fac Number your answers to he quéstions: gee QUESTION! 1. what country was t clv tion? t | 9. From what the Magna Charta 10. In the reigns land, France and lish King was beheaded? as the King that said “I am the aged in ‘ t oriental count adop Se a re te aa 3 at rection. our work w cised, graded and returned to you promp without charge. State as to age, occupation and gen you wish to pursue the of istory? Further in the p course will be fully by those requesting it. STATEMENT TERMS. The Post-Dispatch ment offers a any desired student may live. months’ term, he bore > ~ should enro ’ may then begin at once or later on. Each student one or more the special rate of 8 each branc allowed. The of in this offer 1. Latin. eek. © Q oe | PFRRES oprmmew is = ot twenty-two branches h a trial the branches in you terested, nee ge Be 2-cent stamp f branch rite | Address your letter t partment, Post-Dispatc Last Thursday a most interesting or gramme was carried out at the Shiel school. This py meh | ft pape 72 made pa examinations, The pre Noceg ed of Boy Blue,” iu a “Norse and m0y7e. — is Miss Mary Nolan gave some cholee read. i ny—intensely so—but then it gives the young the r 5 . t r ‘ ae - v saber ¥ Cay Situs ott hides : : t way—and more, the » ‘ Ps
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J > _. : . - : - bain % ctie cS - " “ er kp . . 44 ae ie? g - a rf PEE gers. ays A ROMAN cC-OF TH E bil. ay A Mf 4 Wh j Y Vy); d, | 7 f . i / be > ym nt ‘ VAY —— “HY \\) \ MY : Nie Was commenced of May 2. It Mountains. Gilda, (‘The Shadow on the Mill” the Sunday Post-Dispatch story of the Hartz the daughter of the miller, is betrothed Caspar, a vassal of Vrince Rudolph. On the eve of her wedding she expresses her intention of going up the Fraulein to peer down the Fairies’ Well there to vreau her fate. Her Aunt Gretchen tries to dissuade her from following what she ealls a superstitious custom, but in vain. That afternoon Kudolph and his friend Waldemar call at the mill. They see Gilda and Rudolph becomes smitten with her charms. On leaving Rudolph confides to Walde- mar his intention of meeting the girl at the well at midnight and stealing her from the prospective bridegroom. He meets her and she Is bewitched by his manly beauty, though belleving him to be an immortal. While they are together Casper sur- prises them, and engages the armored Prince in combat. The latter throws off his armor and de- feats the peasant, leaving him unconscious on the ground, where he is found at daybreak. He be- comes half-witted from the beating and the shock. Meanwhile, dressed in the peasant’s cap, Rudolph awakens the village parson and they are married, the clergyman believing the bridegroom to be Casper. Rudolph carries his bride to one of his castles, while the simple-minded peasants be- lieve that the immortal White Knight of the Fraulein had carried Gilda off to be his bride.) in is a PART ITI. STARLIGHT IN THE BLACK FOREST. The Fraulein from her starry height Looks down on scenes of wrong and might. But a malediction had been breathed upon that marriage. Waldemar sleeping. on a grassy knoll, was awakened by a cheery shout, and start- ing up in confusion and dread, was sur- prised to see Rudolph approaching waving a strange cap, and calling out all sorts of gay langtage. - A “Ahat’’ he was saying: ‘‘Asleep at your post, my ally and confederate. What a Roman sentinel you would make, my Waddy boy!’’ “I—I—got so tired waiting for your sig- nal,”"” stammered Waldemar, arising from his moonlit couch. “What time is it—what caused the delay—do you require my as- sistance now?" "You are not to enact the part of the Vampire Knight for this time,” responded Rudoiph, baiancing the forester’s cap and turning a happy glance over his shoulder, you are true to the character, Waldemar, for you have been sleeping in the light of the moon, and are restored to health and peace thereby, so I will not require any more of his Vampire highness to-night.’ And once more the Prince looked over his shoulder, a happy light in his eyes. *l see that you are also out of the part of the ‘White Knight,’ Rudolph!” observed Waldemar. “You were armed cap-a-pie the last glienpse I caught of you ascending yon stupid mountain. Now you are attired in the court suit of the Grand Ducal Court of Verleinstern with the addition of a very humble cap. May I ask why the characters of ‘White Knight’ and ‘Vampire Knight’ which were assumed at your suggestion, are to be abandoned so s00n and without testing their strength?’’ “The part I assumed has been played to an end,’ rejoined Rudolph, smiling. ‘It makes no difference what becomes of your unacted role of the vampire—he always got the worst end of everything, Waldemar,” and Rudolph, putting his head to one side, laughed in a delicious mellow way that thrilled Gilda as she stood in the shade of some shrubbery quite a distance away. “Oh, it makes no difference,’’ answered the vampire, sullenly, “‘l was at your ser- vice, as I always am. If I =m to be just plain Waldemar and help you carry off the Village belle, I am not loath to throw off he masquerade of the confounded vam- pire.”’ Re gewetgeees what a very hideous de- mon you make, Waldemar, I don’t blame you,” said the other. “But I will not need any aid from you further than doing me a service with my father. My plans were changed to-night,” and it was wonderful how tender and rapt grew Rudolph’s voice “HARTZ MOU LS . Cth to® te 54 en a J / LYLE , fe 7g ; Wig. —~ P oaorad A A 9 oe se oa Af Lo, ig , ie aa’ s / 4 A 4_f4 , (pss w, / : j i fo f i G Ma 4 / 7 ! L , ten Vit time, and it isa visit that will bode no good for Rudolph. No good,” The direction taken by the Prince and ‘his bride led to a small partly ruined schloss called the Black Forest Castle on a remote part of the Grand Duke of Verleinstern’s ' domain. The tenants were the old nurse of his royal highness and her husband, They lived and conducted a smal] farm in this out of the way place, never visited by the ruler, nor the three sons of the old couple who served on his staff. They were much surprised when one bright August morning, as they stood out- side the door gazing at a well filled barn, to see a horseman dashing out of the forest and heading their way. The graceful figure and boyish hilarity of an arm and cap told therm it was the w'ld nursling, and with a cry of ‘‘Rudolph!”’ they hurried to meet him. They looked with wonder and admiration at the beauti- ful woman seated behind him. Clearly it was a runaway affair, for Rudolph was in court dress, and the lady wore a dove gray gown and white bodice, a white veil drawn over her head, and her golden curls and | “I do not think immortals are very 4if- ferent from other people, Rudolph,” she said to him one evening as they were look- ing at the gunset, Rudolph was leaning against the old rock wall, while she sat just inside the window. He clambered to a seat on the ledge and asked with interest: “Tell me some points of meine kind.” “Well,” She said, smiling at his tender- ness, “‘you are not shadowy or ghost-hke. You run and clienb and work in the fields, no matter how much Herr Mueller says, ‘No, no, your royal highness!’ Then you talk and laugh and sing; you smoke, too, Rudolph, my White Knight, and you often declare you are hungry.’ All of which are decidedly earthly and commonplace,”’ sighed the Prince. “But when I am a musician, Gilda, do you not tell me I am not a sin-banned immortal, but a divine one?” We do not say ‘thee’ and ‘thou’ like we used to,” said Gilda suddenly. Another earthly shortcoming,” laughed the Prince, “A sign that our love is wan- ing,” and he drew the golden head out through the casernent long enough to beat some sweet “Baa flowering vines down on it, while G'lida laughed and struggled. When he released her she plucked the purple blossoms out of her hair and said pensively: “I am not conscious of any power since I became an immortal. I feel like the same old Gilda. Just the same Gilda that lived sat the mill and used to love the Fraulein.”’ There was a tremor in her voice, and a mist crept into her eyes. It was the first time she had mentioned her hoene. It seemed she had forgotten the whole world in her great happiness with Rudolph. The Prince turned from his contempla- tion of the western sky and looked into his wife’s eyes. He tenderly and thoughtfully row the fair face down on his breast and said: “Do not weep, Gilda. One so rich in natural and human power ‘has no need of the wizard might of the Hartz Mountains. I know thou canst make flower and bird love thee, and I would not have thee any richer in weird lore. As for the Fraulein, and the mill, thou wilt see them again, To-morrow we will go to thy father and ask his blessing.’’ “But, Casper—” protested Gilda. “I suppose he is in his senses about get- ing out of my way, when told to do so! answered Rudolph. “If he opposes me aga enough to chastise him.’ “Ah! that is another one of thy human abilities. That courage and strength. And Rudolph—’’ , **Meine kleine!’ “Thou art wise in money lore. Last night, I saw thee carefully count over thy money oe thou had’st some dealing with ,the eer.’”’ “It is a lore that I am learning late in my life, Gilda, and to extend my studies I shall have to leave thee for awhile to- night.’’ Fi ae no, Rudolph!”’ she said clinging to m resemblance, in, I am yet strong “It is necessary!” “What need has an immortal with money? It is base.’’ “Must thou pace the Fraulein again to- night? If so find some buried wealth and give it all to Herr Mueller.”’ “It is three weeks ago this midnight since we met each other on the mountain.” He schlossa, a good twenty miles off, and sat talking with me until near. mid . He was ta be married in the morning and would not retire until'after he had seen the girl safely at home after a visit to a magic well on the mountain, which is a custom with the girls in this village. Well and good, sir, he went away, stealing along be- hind his sweetheart. I saw him. What do I hear this morning but that in place of coming back here he takes her to the church and they stir up the minister and his servants and {n no time are man and wife. Well, up the mountain they go, and this morning he was found bleeding and ee near the well and no sign of the hy Ay ‘“‘Horrible!”’ shudder. ‘Yes, horrible!’ repeated the innkeeper. ‘The village {ts wild with excitement. ut I know something that others don’t know.” “Tell me,”” urged Waldemar. Then ne passed a piece of silver over the counter. “Well,” replied the other, lowering his voice, “I walked out a piece toward that shrubbery over there by the roadside, and what did I see? The miller’s daughter and a strange man wee along toward the church. It was not Casper, but a much better looking man and finely dressed. They were talking in whispers.” “Good,’"’ commented Waldemar, mentally, ‘the has done something his father will not He has carried off a newly made said Waldemar, forcing a wife. He spent three days in the village gath- ering information and he looked on in in- terest as the armor was carried into the miller’s cottage. Then he returned to the Von Verleinstein Schloss and bade _ the servants hasten tho preparations for the coming of the Ducal Court. In two weeks’ time the Grand Duke ar- rived and when he was domiciled hts royal highness asked for Rudolph. No one on the premises knew anything about the young man’s whereabouts excepting, perhaps, Waldemar, who had discreetly kept in the background. The Grand Duke Hugo sent for his nephew and received him in a pri- vate apartment. “Waldie!” he said kindlv, “has Rudolph returned to the garrison?’ “No! I don’t think he has,” responded ‘‘Waldie”’ exulting inwardly. “You two were together at the *heginning of his furlough, a month ago. You left my court for a visit to this part of my do- main.” “Yes. We were together for a while—for about two weeks.” “Well, what caused the separation?” “Rudolph went away!’’ said ‘Waldemar briefly. ‘Did you quarrel?” “We had no quarrel, uncle,” was truthful reply. the at length his nephew said: “T'ncle, it is extremely painful to discuss Rudolph. My affection for you as well as in this instance.’’ The Grand Duke looked agonized. ‘It is evident that your knowledge of my son is of a nature thaf suggests concealment?’ he said, ‘‘But. Waldemar, tell me what you know. Do, I beseech you.” Again the wily nephéw hesitated. “T hardly know how to tell you,”’ he fal- tered, ‘‘the—the effect upon you is what I most fear.’’ “My Rudolph is dead!” shrieked the father. ail iti 4 ———— and how he arched his neck and -looked again into the shadows. “My plans were altered, dear boy, and I wish you to render me an important service. Go to my father when he reaches the ‘Schloss’ and tell him to send me some money, and bring it to me yourself, Waldie. You know I have spent almost all of my last allowance.” Waldemar whistled, “Like the rest of her sex!’ mented. ‘“‘Money must be gentle peerety: Pe Rudolp ushed and gave Wa stratahe took. ldemar a “You will go to the Grand posted. “And wnt gO to the order the preparations to go on fo of rival of the Grand Ducal Court fle -— 1 ere he hg tg Mende J work.” e turned away toward the shru two waiting horses. bbery and “You are forgetting to tell me find you, Rudolph, when money.’ “True! he paused and reflected. “Well this place will do; the roads meet here and it is easily reached. Meet me at this spot three weeks hence Waldemar, at 10 o'clock in the night, Until then, farewell!” And with boyish gaiety he bounded away. Waldemar hurried after him and came into the shadow of Gilda’s hiding place just ~ Rudolph was leading her toward the faldemar removed his cap and bOWed, but Gilda, drawing her veil over her { shrank back in affright. “Save me, Ru olph, from the vampire. Tell him to go Sway,” she cried. ® one of the horses and ride to the tly. I told you to do,” said Rudolph he com- an adjunct of her Duke!”’ he re- ‘Schloss’ and where to I return with the 1 hot to greet the lady?’ asked the alarm. me here accordin ene eeks from to-night,”” was Rudolph's mrp the ne he sprang into the saddle, hur- away lady up behind him and dashed Then it was that the malediction w as ute- reread, for discomfited Waldermar, white ne ifted his arm and cursed his ‘Rave known he was go'ng to an he made me disfigure to appointment ~ % -~“ ens a: \ ~ ws ~~, a ~ ported himself like a maniac. Then he stood over against a bookcase and wished himself at the antipodes, while his uncle de- SS 80 wide-eyed and rosy cheeked and her lips were so red and smile trimmed, that the tenants gave Rudolph a look of sympathy and approval, and they almost went down on their knees, as he lifted the lady from the horse, and said: eitt. and Frau Mueller, here is my little e! It was such a happy morning, preparing & repast and grooming the horse, and bustling around to get apartments in order. As the immortal Prince sat down to a mundane breakfast and his charming con- sort seated herself opposite him, they. looked into each other's eyes, amid great kusts of mellow rose scented air, while swaying vines swung in and out to the music from feathered throats. “What dost thou think of my ae oe we roung- husband. t if not the gloomy, unhappy plac thought was thy abode,” she Hs 8B gy , “It will be heaven henceforth.” he said, looking out at the peaceful garden. “My days of unhappiness are over.” “What did’st thou do to have such a blessing sent thee?’ she inquired, her blue eyes laden with dreamy I'ght, “I loved thee,"’ was his tmpulsive reply. And so the happy days went by. The gray wedding gown was replaced by others of more costly material, purchased by Rudolph from his nurse's supply of idle finery, and he himself exchanged his attire for a forester’s garb, enhancing his manly thereby. ruby home, but she w ly pans of me, pi while as" was what the two @id folks M1 not ed by =F ning and would sit ph was ye Oe - a $ eee Sk eee « braids were in becoming disorder. She was Hone strangely thoughtful and.quiet. ‘I have been almost constantly by thy side, sweet wife, all those delicious hours. Let me go away for a brief while. os “Ah! take me with thee!” she pleaded. She kept. on begging and entreating to be allowed to accompany him, after lights were brought in and the curtains drawn; and while they partook of supper she importuned him again, looking quaint and beautiful ina stately silken robe and lace ruff. There was no resisting her coaxing, 80 the husband Waee thé horse was brought to the door, she climbed to the pilHon behind Rudolph and smiled and dimpled down at the Muel- lers from the shadow of a hooded cloak. “Sweet Princess,"’ they said, kissing her nd, “Dear lady.” othen they watched the gray steed and his handsome riders dash away through the starlight. u . m es Waldemar had not been idle during the absence of his alter ego. After Rudolph's de- arture he leaped against his horse, in the ttle forest at the base of the Fraulein, and studied what he should do. He finally made his way into the village and sought the inn, but when shown into an apartment he kept up his gloomy planning in place of seeking repose. He had forgotten his painted face and was somewhat ashamed when he met the host of the inn in the morning. “What must you have thought of me in my student masquerade?” he inquired. “Oh, I was prepared for anything,” re- jed the innkeeper. “ t ht strange oings went on in this village. Young came h ere from the Verleinstern | “Not so, not so!” cried Waldemar, “But perhaps it would be better for him to have died ere he did this last disgraceful act.” “Disgrace coupled with omen og gh name!’’ And the proud man sank back in his chair, weeping, and wringing his hands. “My Rudolph, my royal boy, disgraced, clsgtaced, and ah! the world is so merci- ess.”’ “But this is not known to the world; I alone know about it,” Waldemar said quickly. : “Then let me know also!” and the Grand Duke lifted entreating eyes, ‘“iet me know. A fire was blazing on the huge hearth, al- though the weather was mild, and Walde- mar turned his gaze on the burning logs, a * kept it there while he said: " “Rudolph ran away with a young girl, $ sigh of relief from the Duke, and a “Is that all?’ “ “Ts it not enough?” wickedly said Walde- mar. “What more would you have him do?’’ “Waldemar, you are insolent!’ “But truthful!” “Well, well. tell me about the elopement. It is only for a little while. Rudolph will oe very certain that he will!’ was , k. ne ee vd gentleman leaned forward and tried to look into his nephew's eye. “You are not certain that he will tire of his new flame?” ‘ res connected with this zhere, one foatware entirely new in Ru- last esca ; dolph's condumey—neshe is not married?” The Grund Duke was gaspiag for breath, a Poe A | uF et e ~ of his uncle The Grand Duke kept mt questioning until | the love I bear him, inclines me to silence . Waldemar took his cue from the actions re and unconsciously spoke the Yes, he married the girl,” he gala. Then he stood over against a bookcase and wished himself at the antipodes, while his uncle deported himself like a maniac. Not — did the Grand Duke curse and howl and stamp, and kick the chairs over and break vase and statuette on the mantel, but he alyo drew Rudolph’s minature from his breast and hurled it on the floor. It dropped at Waldemar’s feet and that gen- tleman picked it up mechanically. Some- how he grew suddenly aware of the fact that Rudolph was a wonderfully handsome man, and said to himself: ‘“‘No wonder women love him. He4is simply irresistible;” while the great hazel eyes looked up at him from under the white square brow and seconded the mouth of almost feminine beauty as it seemed to say: “Ah, what a contemptible cad you are, Waldemar, to bring svurrow to an o}d man’s heart.” For the Grand Duke was ——- “He married that girl and he knew I was arranging a match between him and the Princess Matilda of Gluckstein-Steinerrog- & +. ' peasant, terrible agony of the Grand Duke frightened his nephew again. “Punish him, uncle! Punish him!” he cried. “Annul the marriage.” “But where is he?’ ask the father be- But he bade me tween his sobs. “That I do not know. meet him in three weeks’ time. It will be one week from to-day until the compact will be kept. He bade me also to get mone from — and hring it to him at 10 o’cloc to-night at the cross roads at the of raulein mountain near Spielhaupt. “Ah, rou will keep the appointment and so shall I,” hissed the Duke. “We are to meet the Prince Rudolph of Verleinstern, but net with money, aldemnar, but with swords and men. A military prison awaits the gentleman who can neglect the service of his father and his king to elope with peasants. net,’’ he sobbed. thick-waisted, coarse-featured . (TO BE CONTINUED.) JACK COOKE TAKES ~HOLD HINGLAND, A TRIP TO. DON’T CHER KNOW. Goes Over as a Cow Puncher on a Cattle Ship, and Has All Kinds of Experiences. Jack Cooke is one of the oddities of the | town. Jack is as good a fellow as you can find in a day’s walk and most observing withal. He is the son of Col. Edward T. Cooke, the electrician of this city, and is himself an expert electrical worker. He is situated to make an excellent income at home in St. Louis, but he has a roving dis- position that frequently takes him away HB GETS A JOB PUNCHING CATTLE. from home and which fills him full of good stories that he tells his friends in his inimi- table way when he gets back to “‘good old St. Louis, the best town on earth.” Jack went over to England last year and remained there for almost tweive months. His experiences, nearly all funny, and his frequent conflicts with the queer customs of old England would fill a book. All of them are worth repeating. Here are a few as re- lated to this friend, a Post-Dispatch man. “‘I.went to New York with the full inten- tion, doncherknow (I got that ‘doncherknow’ in England) of going to South Africa. But I didn’t get there. When I got to New York I found I had just $2.80 in my duds. I studied for awhile about the mater and concluded to get over to Liverpool as a starter. I saw the advertisement of an em- ployment agency for ‘cow-punchers’ to go to England and I applied for the job. The innocent-looking young duck in (he office said he would put me on to the job for $2 and told me that the ship was to sail next day. I took out my $2.80 and took $2 away from it. The 8 cents looked so small i concluded I wouldn't. “I went down to the dock and found the cattle steamer loading up. I asked the man in charge if he wanted an experienced man to go over with the cattle. He said he did. He looked dead easy, so l sang him a great song. I told him that I had been driving cattie into St. Louis from In- dian Territory for ten years and knew more about the business than he did him- self. “I got the job and went on board. That was the hardest work I[ had to do, for I told stories to the other punchers all the way over and they did all the work. ‘When I got to Liverpool I had §2 left, and I started out looking for a job. Well, sir, there’s the greatest place on earth for ‘gillies.’ I went into an electrical store in the afternoon and told them I wanted a job, They knew I was a Yankee as soon as I opened my face. They hired me, though they didn’t know whether I knew a bat- tery from a cup of ale or not. “I went to work next morning, and I never learned so many things in my life as I did in that job. Every one of the fel- lows came down to work with a white col- lar and clean shirt on. I was beginning to think my flannel shirt wouldn't be in the fashion at all until I saw them getting ready to go to work, and then I wilted, Every one of ‘em had on a flannel shirt, and the white shirt I saw was only a ‘dickie.’ They all wear them over there. “I got acquainted with one of the fellows in the shop and got to talking about Amer- ica. He had heard of Chicago and New York, and thought they were about as close together as London and Liverpool. He thought there were plenty o Indians around Chicago. I told him stories about my narrow escapes from red skins that almost stood his hair ohm end. Then I told him how much bigger St. Louls was than London, ~ THE ENGLISHMAN CAME NEAR FALI-- ING DEAD. : and I told him some pretty tales about the wonderful improvements we had here. He took it all in, but he was jealous. “One evening we heard a fire alarm. We ran out to see what it was. Pretty soon a couple of ‘bobbies’ came down the street, carrying a ladder between them. Then a couple more came along... In about five minutes I saw something familiar comin down toward the fire. It a chemica ld conver wax, yo e that hin Hamer! ‘aven't any- ‘ave you?’ ‘em on every corner.’ And then I took him over and showed him the maker s late on the chemical engine. It said, ade in Chicago.’ He came near falling dead. “It’s awful funny to see the way they spend their evenings over there. They go to the ‘Hale *Ouses,’ which in United States means ale houses, and sit down. They have tuppenny and oo Peasy. and sixpenny ale, but most of ’em drink tuppenny. It tastes bad enough to be twenty-penny. They sit there all evening arguing about Gladstone or somebody else and drink ‘hale’ till they can’t stand any more. When 11 o'clock comes the barmaid comes around and puts them out and closes up. “It’s funny to see them come to work in the morning. Every fellow brings his bread and cheese with him, and then they make their tea in a pot and eat their break- fasts. I don’t know why they don’t eat it at home. When dinner time comes they make some more tea and eat the rest of the bread and cheese. About 4 o'clock they quit work and go home. ; “It’s funny to watéh them in the pub- lic houses, Two fellows come in -and sit down. Then two more may come in and sit at the same table. One knows one of the newcomers, and they get into conversa- tion, but they never introduce each other, and they never treat. I have seen them talk for three hours and every fellow paid for his own ale. “The music halls in London, though, are great. Every singer gets his songs copy- righted, and he is the only man who can sing them. He usually sings the same song in half a dozen halls the same night, and he makes the trip from one to the other In ‘ha ‘ansom, doncher know.’ As soon as one of the singers gets through and starts for his hansom, ali his friends rush out, too, and follow him to the next hall. “As for electricity, they haven't got started on electrical work yet. I showed them some things that made their eyes as p> Ra saucers, and I don’t know very much either. “The newspapers are curiosities. I'd have af ae => | given a dollar for a Post-Dispatch to show to them. They are the dryest old sheets you ever saw. No news, no sensations, no big scare heads and no extras. They have a corner up in the afternoon papers that they call ‘Stop press.’ That's as near to an extra as they ever get. Whenever anything happens while the paper is being printed they stop the press, put the new item in that corner and start up again. “The airs the judges of the courts put on over there would drive Judge Talty or ’ > SS iin SS ee 1 “muster.” And they flirt the same the street. ) “I ran across a Turk over there fn an house, and heard him trying to make what the barmaids were saying to him. turned around to me finally and all I said to him. ema at me for talkin when the Turk told them talked English than they did they got mad put us both out. : “They have got the beastiiest accent on their English that you ever heard. I can’t imagine where they picked it up.” ' : And then Jack ordered another stew, and the newspaper man left him wondering over the peculiarities of “ as she is spoke” by Englishmen. R. E. EVEN THE DRUMMER WAS TAKEN ABACK. HE WOKE UP AND “WAS RASSED TO FIND L4DIES PLORING HIS CLOTHES. volunteers over there when they have ¢ way o1 = ey * 4, ee 5.4 * a * Written for the Sunday Post-Dispatch. Stories—that is, funny stories—are terri- bly hard to tell, as a rule, and particularly when their funniness lies more in the man- ner in which they are related, than in any grand climax. There are remarkably few men who know how to tell a good story well, and even fewer who can make a good story out of nothing, but I heard a yo chap down in the lobby of the Planters’ Hotel the oth- er day, dilating on a simple little incident of travel, in a fashion which threw his half-dozen auditors into convulsions o laughter, and caused me to nearly bite the end of my tongue in a frantic endeav- or to maintain my habitual expression bored indifference and hopeless ennui. He was very blonde and slender ish in appearance, and throughout the re- cital his lean, smooth-shaven face wore a look of protesting melancholy that was badly contrasted to the beaming smiles up- on the countenances of the men about h I afterward asked his name of the cler who told me that he was ther Sone Meade and that he was prominently connected with some big silver house in the Bast. This is what Mr. Meade was saying, as near as I can remember: “Well sir, you can say all you wish — the natural callousness and effrontry oO men, but by George, if you can find any- thing to stirpags a little experience of mine in Cedar Rapids, Io., last month. I'd like to hear about it. I tell you, men are just no-' where in a competitive test with women, whete pure, unadulterated bragenness concerned. I was compelled to take a lit run up to Cedar Rapids on business, so boarded an afternoon train from Ch und landed at my destination about o’clock a. m. Of course I went to the best hotel the place afforded. * ‘Got a nice room” I asked the clerk, * ‘Nope—we're all full,’ was ay “ ‘Everywhere? said I. “*Everywhere!’ cheerfully. * ‘Can't you put me in the attic?’ ** *Attic’s full, too.’ 7 * ‘Well,’ I said, ‘you've got to somewhere, for I can’t and won't other step to-night.’ So we argued there for awhile, and finally it was that I was to sleep on a cot in the corrido~ on the parlor floor. The clerk that he would see that I was waked early in the morning, at 5 o’clock . I as F ll rau 7 6 ? clerk, ‘but tel’s full of W. C. T. U. women, and have to ~ up at daybreak if you want to escape alive.’ “I grumbled awhile, but was too sl) to say much, so bundled off to bed, Cs) be ng cle leading - rather appalled, on reaching — whi but a being horribly uncomfortable d night, and of having taken off first this f past five, one ys attempted to get me out of bed. Do you think he succeeded? No, sir, I was tired, mad as the deuce and only half awake. So I exchanged a few ploag- — with him, fired a lot of delica tentions coats and things, upon him, an down and went peacefully to sleep “At about 7 o'clock I was again a but this time by the subdued, excited mur- mur of feminine voices. I opened my eyes with a start, and ee” raised my head a little bit. d, sir, do you know there were at least enty women in that corridor, each, to all appearances, exam- ining a separate article of my attire. Here was one big fat woman closely scrutinizing the inside ining of my vest, while another ascertained the number of my shoe .A third was raveling out the silk threads in my necktie, and two or three were exam-. ining my new four-dollar suspenders, Frankly, I wanted to shout at them, but - there I was, lying in state—and an eldere © uillt—in scarcely the costume to ad- dress ladies. I shut my eyes and tiently waited, but they waited, too. coughed, and instantly the murmur voices ceased. HE AWOKE TO FIND LADIES EXPLORING HIS POCKETS, Judge Spencer into a spasm. When they are going to ‘sit,’ as they call it, they come down from ‘Lunnon’ in great state. About five minutes before they start for the court a couple of flUnkeys on horseback e along in front of them and toot their trumpets to let the people know they are coming. Then the judges themselves come along in a carriage. The people look on as if it were Ringling Bros.’ circus parade . “Their street cars are funny affaira. You! et on them and pay a penny for a certain istance and then you pay another penny for the rest of the way. kind of a Kirk- wood extension plan. “I went up to “Lunnon’ for a couple of days and thought I would see Westminster Ab . Every man | saw there wan a fee. Every time I wanted to see the place where some King George or King Charles was buried they asked me for a ‘shillin’. Ipgot tired of it at last, and told one fellow tYat I could see Gooras Washington & grave for nothing, and that I thought Geo was twice as big a man as any of the rges or Chariies over there. He called a police- nan and had me put out. ae “I saw Queen Vic drive down t atreet one day. You never heard such howling in your life. Every man or woman in the crowd took off his or her hat and hollered. gg ets thought Wiles J. Bryan was in the carriage. “I never saw such a lot of flirting in my fe as on in Liverpool. It wou ke an’ , we've got § to see the way “4 turned over as though I were about to wake, and then waited again. All Was silent, eo I pee out from under the folds of the quilt. nd ete yore a ge Scaon up on each aide o e hall, wate ae 4 I threw one arm outside fall- sat up me like hawks. the cover—there was 4 rustic of ing to the floor, and as I sudden the whole lot of the women fled down the corridor like frightened rabbits, and disap- peared down the stairway. Well, | got up and dreseed as quickly as possible, but do you know, that in my coat and v pockets, in my shoes, folded with my_trous- ers, and laid like a coverlid over the co were tracts—Avold the demon a ‘Rush not headlong to perdition.” and that sort of thing. he only wonder to me about the whole ~~ ¥ that they didn’t force me to eat their . for the inside of me was the only they forgot to leave one.” And Mr. Meade down at the of his unlighted cigar with «a half-regretful expression that would pro- claim to the ordinary obeerver that he was on the verge of tears. Oil Fuel for Warships. f nfidence in oil fuel for warehipe rng. b Ay. boats seemea to be Wwav~ b a , * 4 ‘ $a ™ ae. RY > — ; Youkes " ie the laconie
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tet We ee bh: “ asy ae, oir =: cttnes aii ws LL 7 é ¥ ’ ; 4 age - € i . JS { re *f 1 tou pag sheer vertical There can be no deception about a task like that, and we can not but have an ad- miration for the powers of endurance of those who perform such a feat. Of course these people are trained to load carrying and mountain climbing from their very infancy, and hence the peculiar set of “muscular faculties required for them are fullv de- veloped, if not actually called into existence at the cost of others—so much so that walk- ing on a level, after a few miles, becomes positively painful to them. In the prosecution of their own trade, or in domestic affairs, they frequently under- take long, arduous journeys over r'dges and along and across hot valleys, varying many thousands of feet in elevation, occupying many days, carrying heavy loads of from 150 t6 200 pounds, and over and in addition to their food and bedding most cheerfully lighting a fire, cooking and eating their oped meal, and going to sleep by the way- side. There is a story still current of a Bhootean in old times having carried a grand piano up the hill to Darjeeling, a distance of fifty miles forward, and involving a rise of more than 5,000 feet in elevation by the old road. These hill tribes area hardy people, capable of performing marvellous journeys without artaking of food, or on the most meagre are, day’s work for a‘® to have been the home of a nest of brig- ands, and the place has never redeemed its reputation. As early as 1557 Pope Paul 1V. proclaimed the entire population as crimi- nal and outside the pale of the law. The man who is elected Mayor of the town takes his life in his hands. In fact, to aspire to the mayoralty is felo de se, seeing that every Mayor for the last sixty odd years has been assassinated. Three times in the present century the entire adult population has been indicieu for criminal conspiracy. In 1890 thirty-two heads of families were tried for murders, robberies, arson and a_= score of lesser crimes. No one has ever been convicted, however, because it would be certain death for any one to testify against a resident. There are doubtless some honest peopie among them, but they are in such a hope- less minority, and the State is so utterly unable to afford them protection, that ho testimony for the crown is ever obtainable. In 1872, when seventy citizens were on trial for various crimes, the charge began as follows: “At Artena, a classic ground for crime, where vengeance. is- a_ barbaric amusement, even among persons of the same family, offenses have, during the last twenty years, increased to a terrible ex- tent. Whole families have been extermi- nated, and there have been horrible mur- ders, flres and robberies, which have spread terror in all the surrounding districts.”’ The following is a percentage table of the criminality of Artena, compared with that of the rest of Italy: Number of crimes per year. Description of Italy. ——Artena—— Crime. 1875-1888. 1852-1872. 1872-1888. Simple homicides ana assassina- tions Woundings Robberies with violence ... .... 3.6 82.50 Simple thefts....47.36 142.50 211.50 Lombroso, the criminologist, expresses the opinion that the location of the town has much to do with the abnormal develop- ment of the criminal instinct. It is situ- ated in the shadow of a perpendicular cliff, and the sun’s rays never fall upon it. FOOD FOR BRAIN-WORKERS. 52.50 205.00 61.50 145.00 Ideal Diet for Men and Women En- gaged in Intellectual Pursuits. Blanched almonds give the higher nerve or brain and muscle food; no heat or waste —says a writer in Good Housekeeping, Walnuts give nerve or brain food, muscle, heat and waste.Pine kernels give heat and stay. They serve as a substitute for bread, Green water-grapes are blood purifying (but of little food value); reject pips and skins. Blue grapes are feeding and blood purifying; too rich for those who suffer from the liver. Tomatoes—Higher nerve or brain food and waste; no heat; they are thinning and stimulating; do not swallow skins. Juicy fruits give more or less the higher nerve or brain, and some few mus- cle food and waste; no heat. Aptdes supply the higher nerve and mus- cle food, but do not give stay. Prunes af- ford the highest nerve or brain food sup- ply heat and waste, but are not cn, #8 feeding. They should be avoided by those who suffer from the liver. Oranges are re- freshing and feeding, but are not good if the liver is out of order. Green figs are excellent food. Dried figs contain nerve and muscle food, heat and waste, but are bad for the liver. The great majority of small fruits are laxative. All stone fruits are considered to be injurious for those who suffer from the liver, and should be used cuutiously. Lemans and tomatoes should be used daily in cold weather; they have a thinning and cooling effect. Raisins are stimulating in proportion to their quality. fresh seed TALLEST TREE IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. The largest tree in the Mississipp! Valley, and one of the -” L] Wily ‘ | ) i i | His | tal - | Se three largest cottom- Wood trees in America, has been discovered near Evanston, Ill. It is 128 feet higvdh and the neighboring trees seem to be pyzmies by comparison. It measures thirty feat circumference and has a diameter of eleven feet, By the layers of bark on the te ee “3 Fes “FF ae ts MiP LE I, \ “A \ \ EVERY DAY THE . ‘ad AS A, VA a" \" \ 7 \ “uh WY 4) ree ve ee ‘ * FATHER SITS FOR HOURS IN HIS DAUGHTER’S TOMB. a sank his knife under the madman’s ribs with the slipping upstroke which is the leg- acy of all Lascars throughout the earth. “These ten-minute dramas occur twenty or thirty times a year in Batavia and most cities of the remoter East. The pleas- | ant Malay prefers this method of suicide to any other; and after losing his wealth | at a gambling den in the East city slums | or his betrothed through fever, he decides on an amok. It is far less cold-blooded than common self-murder, and the red, rabid frenzy appeals to the hot blood of the ruined Malay. He buries his kris in the body of the nearest man, and keeps the line of a maddened jackal through the town, killing to right and left, till a readier knife ends him. I have Known eleven vic- tims to succumb to one amok, and at times a powerful hillman will cut down a score of bystanders before he meets the point. In all countries of the farthest Bast you will find that ruin breeds this fever for the Running Kill.’’ STORY ON PRESIDENT TYLER. Might Have Had a Special Train If He Had Come in a Coffin. Among a batch of stories attributed to president Lincoln is the following good one ou President Tyler: “During Mr. Tyler's in¢umbency of the office he aranged to make an excursion in some direction, and sent his son ‘Bob’ to arrange for a special train. It happened that the railroad super- intendent was a strong Whig. As such he had no favors to bestow on the President, and informed ‘Bob’ that his road did not run any special trains for the President. ‘What,’ said ‘Bob,’ ‘did you not furnish a cial train for the funeral of President arrison? ‘Yes,’ said the superin t, ‘and if you'll bring your father in that con- all have train dition you sh the best : elu « in | from his daughter. ' rob him of it. ' a delusion, den has been made insane through grief. He is a man of learning and good judg- to unfasten it. But it’ was tight and “Old Moose”’ realized that ‘his trap was stronger ment, but he could not be convinced that | than he had hoped for, and that his own he does not receive daily communications And since in that belief lies his greatest solace, none would try to Most people believe it to be but a harmless one. Spiritual. ists think the communications are really received, and take them as additional proof of their theory. The Only Pearl Farm in the World. There is said to be only one pearl farm in the world, but that pays its proprietor handsomely. This farm is in the Torres Strait, at the northern extremity of Aus. tralia, and belongs to James Clark of Queensland. Mr. Clark, who is known as “the king of the pearl fisheries,” originally stocked it with 150,000 pearl oysters, Now 1. 500 men—200 of whom are divers—and 2 vessels are employed in harvesting the crop. “IT have been fifteen years engaged in pear] fishing,’’ Mr. Clark told a correspondent of the Melbourne Age. “My ‘experience has led me to the belief that, with proper Mtel- ligence in the selection of a place, one can raise oysters. I started my farm three years ago, and have stocked it with shells which I obtained in many instances far out at sea. My pearl shell farm covers 500 square miles. Over most of it the water is shallow, in shallow water shells attain the largest size. I ship my pearis to London in my own veesels. The catch each year runs roughly speaking, from 40,000 pounds worth up to ak most five times that amount. Harnessing the Nile Cataracts. The latest tn the electrical world is the roposal to harness the Nile cataracts. The Keyptian Council of Ministers_has recently nt of Prof. For approved the appointme $e eet or ben, ithe eminent electrician, with this end in Ne ingenuity was to prove the death of him. He examined the bars, but they were im- movable. Then he became desperate and worked away to free himself with al§ his might. He knew it was scarcely likely that any one would pass through that part of the forest. Nevertheless he called for help until he was hoarse. Night came and he sank down exhausted only to awaken in the early dawn to find that the experience of the day before was all too true. Not until] the second day did the pangs of hunger begin to assail him. He devoured what meat he could tear off the sheep’s head and subsisted on this for two days. But this little food only served to whet his appetite and death by starva- tion, with its hours of delay, its slow gnawings on the tissues of the body and harrowing specters that haunt the brain crept steathily over him and he saw the end in all its horrors. The third day the pangs of thirst were f added to his already dreadful agony. The cooling shade of the trees had sheltered him from the sun’s rays and he did not fee) the need of water at first. A little stream was within a stone's throw and its water gurgled and giistened in the little patches of sunlight as it ran past his deathtrap. On the fourth day he was exhausted and unconscious at times. In the course of the fifth day he aroused himself sufficient! to shriek for help. He had about resign himself to the most horrible fate when the breaking of twigs and the rustle of avec warned him that something Was Owly approaching the cage. Presentiy his baeward eyes beheld a 7 of hunters emerging from the underbrus fate tog? Moose" gave one cry of joy y fi released him, put he wag sey be had ioe cn im = | - 4 = * r eCcoyV ered I : : $. \ "ey 4 i a « % Y “: HE WRESTLES WITH A STEER. A STRANGE AND EXCITING FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT INTRO- DUCED BY A TEXAN. Most every one has heard of lions wrest- ling with men, but here, for the first time, is an account of the strangest contest ever held between man and beast. A giant negro of Taylor, Texas, jumps into a small in- closure with a pugnacious Texas steer and engages in a catch-as-catch-can wrestling bout, in which the man does not always come out best by a long shot. R. E. Barker of Taylor is now or izing a great cattle roping contest,and season he will visit the foremost cities of America, and this novel wrestling match is one he de- vised for the entertainment of the public. A colored man in his employ, Oo goes by the name of Lige, is the one who per- forms the exciting act. He is a giant in form, being six feet four inches in height and weighing 23 pounds. His every muscle is like iron and stands out like those of the Nubian wets of old, who did battle with while royalfy looked on and applauded. SS ae 3 te ON A SNAKE. IT WAS PERFORMED FOR THE FIRST TIME ON RECORD TO RECOVER A BLANKET. « “2s... oy ’ ‘ ;- arn ir ale Laparotomy on a snake is the latest surgi« Thes rt. oe. one on record hereto- we ens in captivity, waking phage ind devouring their blankets be- such cease y Miacavered their appetite, In . * Py my > has generally BuC- @ays of advanced surgery. with m appetite than judg- aie rH : ket be m the stomach can be performed a= bb ache perto make as human beings. City had This act that Lige goes forth to do smiling- _ —w — es m Wildl) TF, ’ Ad jf | ~——F I), — ‘| | i itty } Wh TPA _— Wi | t _ TT lt THE SNAKE ON THE OPERATING TABLE. ly, however, is every whit as exciting as any of those old-time contests, and would make the blood tingle in a Spanish bull- fighter’s veins. And, indeed, this contest is very similar in some respects to the bull fights.of Spain, with the one exception, that the steer has the best of it here, as the ne- gro is totally unarmed and goes forth to the fray depending solely upon the strength in his brawny arms. When one gazes upon those massive arms, with their huge bunches of muscle showing up and glistening like hard knot# of pol- ished ebony, it is realized that the beast ee by no means an easy victory before m. A ring is made and inclosed in the same manner that an amphitheater is built for a prize fight or a bull fight. The floor is made of earth and sprinkled over with sawdust. Then the steer, maddened by his confine- ment, is turned loose into the arena to dash around the sawdust ring and paw the earth in his defiance. Then the giant negro ap- pears upon the scene and makes his bow to the spectators. The contest is on. As soon as the steer catches sight of his antag- onist there is a wild rush, a quick scram- ble of flying feet, and the spectators see through the flying sawdust that man and beast are locked in flerce combat. Some- times it is several minutes before a fall is scored, and the combatants struggle all around the arena. And it is a flerce strug- gle, too. The favorite clinch of the negro, according to a correspondent of the Phila- delphia Times, is to clasp his arms tightly around the steer’s neck just behind the ears, and, seizing one of the anjmal’s ears in his mouth, he endeavors tg twist his neck in such a manner as to brin him to the ground. When the steer wins a fall it is usually no fun for the negro,as he is thrown up in the air, and when he strikes the ground again he has plenty of evidence that the beast has won. Sometimes it is neces- sary for the employes to rush in and drag the negro out from under the hoofs of the enraged animal, but as a rule he is very agile and does not allow such a thing to happen. he contest, outside of the very novelty, is intensely exciting, and will doubtless create something of a sensation when given in the cities. An Involuntary X-Ray Godiva, In a recent discussion on improvements in the X-ray apparatus, one of the speak- ers mentioned that he possessed a fluores- cent screen measuring 6xl% feet. It is in- tended to show the full length of the figure all at one view, and on an occasion when the apparatus was being Inspected by a large number of persons it was the means of creating an embarrassment almost be- yous the power of words to describe. A lady aving incautiously passed in the line of the rays was displayed on the screen, and as dress materials are very transparent to the rays her costume, of course, did not count for much in the picture. but he has to hustle for meals, while the boa sleeps from'one meal till the next and as soon as he wakes he is ready for din- ner. Mre. Harden’s snake, whose pet name Babe, woke up when no one and proceeded to get outside of ts in default of peng Eee Se dainty ar cle of food. The bianket disa wi it and its condition became serious. Mrs, Harden ame alarmed and after coasult- ing physicians decided on a surgical opera- tion. Babe was taken to the University Medi- cal College, and a large number of students assembled to gee, for the first time on record, the operation of laparotomy per- formed on a snake. The operation was pere formed by Dr. R. Rosenwald, The snake responded to chloroform easily, and when unconsciousness was comple an incision was made througe the abdomin wall, the peritoneum and the stomach. The blanket was there and was extracted with- out trouble, and with searcely any loss of blood. The blanket was rolled up into @ cigar shaped roll and compressed as tightly as though done by machinery. It was as hard as a brick and had to be thor- oughly soaked in water before it could be unrolled. The incision was then closed with stitches, and the snake was carried outside to lIet the fresh air revive him. There was surrounded by an assemblage of students and boys of the street, and n due time the snake began to oe yb A od did not say “where am I?” afte nner eople, but he looked it. He looked around n a dazed, helpless sort of way, while his dafted in and out inquiringly. “She ona y oa in & biankeg o The snake was then roll He was put on a diet for a season until recovery Then he ate most any- and taken home. eggs exclusivel should be compiete. thi xcept blankets. Mrs. Harden keeps a restaurant and she acquired the snake in payment of the board of an embarr would have cost less perbaps to go boarding the snake’s owner free, but as be~ fore remarked, that is @ matter of taste. Circumventing the Tearful Onion. When peeling onions carry a plece steel_an ordinary darning needle is large enough—in the mouth, projecting bet ween the lips, and you will avo'd the amarting tearmaking sensation which ordinarily ac- companies this operation. There is some- thing in the steel which attracts to it the offending volatile oil rising from the pune gent vegetable, giving the one ss abe solute immunity from its distressing effectm@® Pond Alive With Goldfish. Ferdinand Marker, a prosper at Malvern, near Canal Dover, novel feature on his jJand in a pond area which !s literally alive with Several years ago he placed two t nd and these have multiplied eamas to be millions of them. HUSBAND 107, AND . i + car of cases Of extraordinary Every once in awhile w * Pe rare indeed to find husband and wife, both of cases, man and woman. B Hiller, who live near Elkt.», WIFE 105 YEARS OLD. b cl longevity, in “> th ae a, RNS «3 have sed the century Ma‘. i, “ Wicr, the former 107, the latter 6 years old. G ’ nniversaries - = ss - — en weddings are comperatiy . ‘ ph gee Fig oe * Bite te : Se ‘eve =. =< : ~ eh eee. 6 RG assed snake charener. a. Fon : Mee ; Z 3 » € Ey Td individuas “ho old couple pictured here are Mr. and Mra, Jecom 4 A yn we AS aMeond
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NEW YORK, May 13.—Dear Readers: Lives there a woman in this broad land that does not at times hate the routine of house- keeping? I can safely say there is not one, unless it be of the old fashioned sort, some far back, very far back, country loving woman who likes her pots and pans better than anything else and has no life above: them. Now, really, in the matter of having a home or keeping a house, much depends on the servant, the help, the kitchen maid who in a month will prove a joy, a treasure or an unspeakable horror, In a big city like this, of course, naturally, there is a constant changing of servants; the intelli- gence office is full to overflowing and you pore your pick at a dollar and a haif a ead. So really the most independent of women fs the hired girl who comes: into your kitchen, washes your clothes as she likes, and cooks your dinner her way, at least the first day, and so makes a trial of a week; being often giving you the warning as the notion takes her, after three days stay, that the place don’t suit her, the work is too hard, or she objects to be a flat dweller, and you are to go over all the trouble again with the next one. Now, it requires a wonderful amount of experience to rule your own house. Some time ago I was in need of a girl who could do washing, ironing and cooking, a sort of all round woman fora family of two. By the _ aid of an advertisement made the ac- quaintance of a bright looking woman who handed me with pride, three references—one from a Countess in Paris, another from a erson of quality in London and another om the wife of a Consulin South America. I read them, nome A were more than satisfac- et 4 and when the afternoon came she was installed in my neat kitchen to do the work. She was a woman of more than average intelligence, and so I was hopeful; grate- ful that heaven had bestowed on me such @ treasure. For the first two weeks she adopted the English style: “Thank you” was on her tongue at least twenty times a day, so I naturally concluded that was the way they did over the water. Although at times it proved very tiresome, that con- tinued bowing and scraping whenever an order was given. As she had lived with ' the best family in London, she, of course, knew how to cool some passable dishes and give them the exact garniture which roy- alty demands. She declared she was a enius in soup-making; in fact, in her lands it became an art, but toward the Jast of her regime the soup was a colored fluid, highly seasoned with pepper and salt, in which there was no taste or smell—evi- dently I was not worth the trouble of a well-made first course. Being a person ofa religious turn of mind, she became in her church a promoter, so that I was obliged to suit my dinner hour on certain evenings in the week to her meetings, which com- menced precisely at the hour of 8 o'clock. If a key was lost a short prayer to Bt, Xavier would enable the missing article to be found. If a wish was desired then the patron saint would have to be appealed to, 60 that the request could be granted. Finally, after some weeks this lady of for- eign ways became rather French in her manners, extremely polite but not always truthful, and so I heard ‘Just fancy’? which referred to nothing until the two words rung in my ears whenever I accosted her. The longer she stayed the worse grew her Stein her pastry uneatable, her veget- , HN risk , her meat overdone, and the word i. % ght" in loud stentorian tones ended Pp her career as far I was concerned. So a agg hy the traveled servant who picks } & little, but in reality knows nothin of the comforts of . ; S Of ec ‘8 OF a well appointed table. course, the best of servants have their eculiarities; some excel in one thing, some “4 . ag wong. and various excifes have to be stp for their imperfections and their nowledge of not knowing how to be neat orderly and having a method _— acquaintance had Two ladies of tacked up in their Servant’s room a series for each hour in of rules giving the work the day. Under no circume duty differ in the whole twenty-four. Fon that. losder ng persevered in this form s heaven’ “ft as each girl departed a best law,” but tfey grew discouraged and accepted any person their comfort Now the housekeeper my after a few days, tore up the rules Who would study | shouts exact from her help two cardinal virtues—honesty and neatness. These es- sential points should come with every rec- ommendation, for without them there is war to the knife. We all know that a girl that comes for general housework cannot be a proficient cook, nor can a good cook be a reliable waitress. All-around ser- vants are not found on earth however much you may wish for them. In homes where there are two or more in help the cook should be the generalissi- mo. Her word should be law in her own domain, and she should see that certain rules should be strictly observed by those under her. Parlor maids should wear caps, soft shoes, linen collars and cuffs, white aprons with wide strings. The girl who opens your front door is an index to the character of your house. A sloven maid means a careless mistress. In every case, a duty neglected means for the next day.a greater duty left undone, and so until demoralization takes place, and then the deluge of words, at least. The well equipped home is one in which all the three meals of the day should be well served. So comfortable should be a domestic table that a friend could drop in and yet not a change be made, only the extra plate with knife and fork given. Each day should have its work, and if the heavens fall the routine should be gone through with, as systematically as possible, Food as a general thing should vary but little, that is, the best should be bought; and of that there should be not one dish ill cooked. Simple meals are the best for everybody. A good soup, a well cooked joint, a thoroughly mixed salad and a deli- cate dessert is for any family all that is required for the principal meal of the day, Now, in the old fashioned times the dish, however simple, was a tasty one. A chick- en potpie was a chicken potpie. It had richness; it had a flavor. But when the woman of to-day tells me she never goes in her kitchen, and what the cook can manage to concoct her family can eat, I say it unblushingly, she ought to be ashamed of herself, and a divorce in that case is necessary. If I was a man I would maintain no house and eat slops, There is a wonderful difference in serv- ants. One is very slow, another rapid. One very slovenly another neat, and so on. The first week in the coming in of anew servant is to the mistress, as well as to the help, the hardest. In two or three days any lady can pretty well tell what sort of a cook she has, or if her waitress is one that can be relied on, and by their shortcomings does she steer her ship of household joys or terrors. In all homes if there are two or more servants there is generally plenty of gossip below stairs that is not altogether comfortable for the lady of the house, who of course, is the prevailing theme. In such a case heed nothing, only draw the reins of house- hold government with a firmer grip. If you are considered an ogre, then be one, and you will find in the long run you will come off victorious. In this country where the freedom and independence of the help is so charming rou will find that many a good girl is spoilt »y the indifference of her mistress, espe- cially if she is one who allows a servant to take full charge, or do as she pleases. The lady herself being taken up with so- ical duties, naturally has no time for a domestic life, and things are neglected which should come under special super- vision. Some years ago a pretty woman of my acquaintance gave a 12 o'clock breakfast to a number of noted people. Being a novice in housekeeping, she invited an- other pretty woman, as inexperienced as herself, to assist her in the general make of the meal. As the day approached, with good heartedness I fhought perhaps a help- ing hand might be needed, so at an earlier hour made my appearance. The hostess was doing her best to get everything go- ing, while her fair assistant in this social function was washing the oysters (a lit- eral fact). The table was set in a way with tthat detestable decoration, autumn leaves, while the fruit occupied a showy place on the mantel shelf instead of the center of the table, which in those days was the fashionable plan. However, by a little expertness, the choice blossoms in their place, and by the directions given in the culinary depart- ment, after all the affair proved a suc- cess. And so after all the keeping of a home is like pairting a picture, it is an art in itself. Mverything in life ha its artistic side, and so to*be clever in our work one should acquire every detail and make for the whole a perfection When finished. I always did declare that a woman may be an angel when boarding, a devil when housekeeping. For some reason the ser- vant question is most perplexing. They would try the patience of the most amiable of souls, for do they not bring out all the hard points of one’s nature? At the finst offered put on a weather-beaten look, a decided setting down of the features in which sternness is the strongest expres- sion. These can be tried with splendid ef- fect if you can keep your blood up to fever who values herself | heat and maintain your composure at the Never elevate your voice or Lay down the rules of the same time. you are lost. eee and Persians. They don’t know Tho a means, but all the same use it. bei wb a you have given your orders put to cool oe and go to a vaudeville show ecollect that constant irritation makes looked owen ance: Some things must be aka end Ae t times one should be deaf, Ty nd. Give évery day three hours et age to your home and let the kitchen - _pantries be your first consideration, I hew &@ woman once who told her cook that shut she would add $2 to a } - ? res ¢ month. For three ae eee days the door was relig- lously closed. Then it was left open. The gl lost the additional sum, the lady lost the sey ant, and s0 things go. owever, dears, a home is and you all know it. It is a mB gg pra own, to love, to guard, to fight yourself and get pleased again. A spot where you can hide from all the world, where the latch key can be opened to those you like, be shut when disagreeables are in view. Any couple who are contemplating matri- thony or those who have entered into holy wedlock should buy a home or have a home. There are terrors and joys in housekeeping, but the longer you battle with them, the bet- ter you like them. Even the furniture, after awhile, becomes a part of yourself. It is a struggle worth trying to collect around you the makings of beautiful rooms and charming corners. A happiness not to be de- nied at any period of our lives. MRS. OLIVER BELL BUNCE, New Ties and Girdles. This summer promises a ercater variety of belts and girdles than has been offered the summer girl in many years. Belts and girdles are of five sorts. Very popular is the narrow belt of lizzard skin, or .other fanev leather fasiened by a simple slide of plain gold. The belt of plain white kid is of similar cut principal if she kept the closet door and the kitchen’ SUGGESTIONS. FOR SUMMER COIFFURES. SOME PARISIAN FANCIES INHAIR DRESSING WHICH WILL Ap. PEAL TO THE SUMMER GIRL. Summer methods of coiffure are more ef- fective than elaborate. Scarcely one of them requires the aid of a trained coiffeuse, and any reasonably clever girl should be able to achieve the whole series in order to find which is most becoming. All styles of faces are suited by the hairdressing ar- rangements which the fashion leaders of the coming summer have already devised. One of the prettiest is the butterfly coif- fure, recently invented by a prominent yoang society woman and promptly imi- tated by scores of sincere flatterers. In this the hair is loosely arranged, pompa- dour fashion, about the face, stray curls falling about the forehead and nec the middle of the back of the head ge is caught in a simple twist, much resemb- ling a Psyche knot, and a brilliant orna- ment representing a butterfly lends the dis- tinguishing feature to the arrangement. One of the newest Parisian fancies is a loop rising from a group of puffs at the crown of the head. When this coiffure is worn the front hair is fringed rather elab- orately about the face and drawn closely to the top of the head. If the natural hair is not abundant a few false coils are brought into requisition and the result is ewe and architectural. “or the woman with naturally curly hair there is the mest bewitchingly Seetty mode of arranging it. The hair is arranged with Sreat semblance of naturalness and spon- taneity in a knot of curls at the back of the head, and the knot is surrounded by a band of ribbon, with upstanding bows at the top. More trimly conventional Is the new braid- ed coiffure, which gives a decided advantage to the woman with long, abundant hair, as none other can affect its solid simplicity. The entire back of the head is covered with the smooth plaits and the whole is sur- mounted by a high Spanish comb. An effective new coiffure has been devised After a Season of Retirement They Are holds the most diminutive of puffs and some ette-holder, cigarette-case and match-box. from—glove buttoners, —_ the front page first, then turn it over and ann} Te the back; if you still have something ont to say attack the other side of the ront page, writing crosswise from top to bottom and so on down, filling both the inside pages. This, according to an emi- nent authority, is “considered to be the nicest way among the nicest people.” That Settles it. Neither must you date your let- ter at the upper right hand corner any more. Put it at the lower left hand corner at the end of the letter. Write it all out. The economy of time and space implied by the use of figures is offensive to good so- c-ety. In an informal note, however, you will be permitted to express the year in figures, but the day of the month, never. CHAINS AND CHATELAINES. to the Front Again. The men folk ridiculed chatelaines a few years ago and called them .“‘junk shops,” and so they disappeared—for awhile. But as the men seemed to have forgotten about them, or at least stopped talking about them, their wives and sisters are again wearing them. It is true they have modi- fied them. The number of chains and ac- cessories used to be unlimited; now it is confined to three, five, or seven at most. Our daughter of fortune who possesses more than the required number of trinkets changes them ny of the occasion. For the matinee the up-to-date girl carries a small pair of lorgnettes, a dainty chain purse, with a gate top; a bon bon box and her watch, If she is going oe ge the little shop- ping slate and a pencil are seen. For calling there is a card case and tiny address memoranda. Our fin de siecle young woman carries what looks like a bonboniere, but what powder. She also carries a dear little mirror, which reduces all her features and makes her look liké a little French doll. The delicate **Miss” can go armed with a vinaigrette containing smelling salts. And our new woman” may carry a tiny cigar- rhe aim of some is to be original, but this Ss very hard,as the jewelers have forestalled 3s by originating nearly every:hing possi- ble. Still there is a wide range to choose viniagrettes, pow- der-boxes, bonbonieres, card-cases, purses, watches, shopping slates, pencils, looking- glasses, lorgnettes, etc. Many carry a ring on one chain on which may be slipped odd coins, bangles, a whistle and a little bell. e Uy i f ih f MODISH SAILOR HAT FOR THE SUMMER. In the chatelaine itself there is great va- , and is the only correct one to wear with . suits of white linen and duck. The Scotch belt is the prettiest rovelty this year. It is of medium width ribbon, of u Scotca plaid design, and fastened by an exquisite little buckle of plaided enamel. The dark ribbon belt of a color to tnatch the costume is fastened as usual with the large« ornamental] buckle of gold or silver. For those who are tired of the leather belts tre girdle ef silver, set with imitation jewels, is the favorite. This is particularly pretty when worn with gowns of thin tex- ture. Ties this year are of many varieties. The narrow string tie, the soft ribbon bow, the four-in-hand and the ascot are all popular. The number of the new collars is legion, and the summer girl who cannot find a style that is becoming to her is to be reck- oned unfortunate. Oldest Love Letter. The oldest love letter in the world is in the Brtish Museum. It is a proposal of mar- riage for the hand of an Bgyptian Prin- cess and it was made 3,500 years ago, It is in the form of an inscribed brick. to dispose of hair which would otherwise be too short to “do up.” The ends are curled and caught at the back by a ribbon, the coiffure consist'ng of short curls and very large, high bows. With the aid of pretty jeweled side combs this is made very | girlish and becoming, Another Frenchy fancy is to wear the front hair in a short, pointed, slightly curled bang and to arrange the rest in a series of puffs at the back of the head. This is particularly becoming to fluffy hair. After having been tabooed for a number of years ribbon ornaments for the hair have again come into fashion. Gay colored fil- lets and bands are now in great demand, and are preferable to the gaudy and over- expensive jeweled ornamentation which has been made a fad New Wrinkles in Letter-Writing. Good form of writing notes or letters has been changed considerably. You must no longer have a margin at either side of your page, nor divide what you have to say into paragraphs, but write it continuously. You mustn't write on each side ef the sheet one after the other, just as they come. Use | riety as to size and shape as well as design The chains themselves, whether of three. five or seven, are of different lengths and different pattern. They vary also in price ranging from $3 to $23. When it comes to trinkets, the limit fs only bounded by the extent of funds to be expended. A unique idea is to have a loose heavy chain pass around the waist, with the sent ones dangling from it at the right 6’ cre, Of course, the matertal selected for the outfit eoverns the cost entirely. The cheap- er come in Persian filigree silver, the bet- ter ones in genuine and oxidized silver. It is only for those who can afford to be extravagant to think of having the beauti- ful gold ones, or dream of possessing the dainty jeweled affairs. V. E. M. Glycerine’s Virtues. Glycerine has nimerous uses besides the familiar beautifying one. A _ teaspoonf:) slowly swallowed on the first symptoms will MISS MAGGIE WILSON OF HARRISONVILLE. Pd eee MRS. AYER'S BEAUTY HINTS TIMELY ADVICE ON FRECKLES AND HOW TO REMOVE THEM, > ™ The little oval-shaped brown spots that appear singly or in groups upon the faces of countless women at this season of the year are a source of great annoyance, and, in some cases, of real grief to the afflict- ed. Despite all theories—despite all bra- vado—all attempts to make the invincible freckle either acceptable as an alleged fashion, or welcome as an external sign of wholesome out-of-door life, it is and al- ways has been a blemish upon a woman's dainty cheek or pretty nose, and the spe- cies or favor it was accorded a few seasons back, when it was declared fashiorable to be freckled, was really but an ill-disguised attempt to bluff the unfreckled half of creation into a belief that freckles were, on the whole, rather ornamental than oth- erwise. A great dea] of newspaper energy was expended in an endeavor to make freckles the mode. It was uselessly expended, I may add, for the woman does not and never will exist who, in her heart, prefers an im- perfect skin. The fact that freckles are pigmentary stains and therefore when they reach the surface have come from the pigmentary cells, and in consequence have stained the skin through from underneath, should be sufficient to explain to every woman the utter impossibility of removing a freckle, except by removing the skin itself. I am constantly receiving letters asking for a simple formula for a lotion which shall contain no dangerous substance and which will, without blistering or peeling the face, permanently remove freckles. I take this occasion to say once more, em- phatically, that th's cannot be done. You must remove the gkin remove the freckles, In order to remove the skin you must apply an irritant strong enough to create an inflammation which will destroy the outer skin, and burn it really until it peels off. No simple lotion can do this, s0 we must hae recourse to an irritant. There is no such thing as removing freckles permanent- ly. You may take them all away, but if you, expose your face again to sun ana wind an- other crop will appear. The most popular freckle lotions have a base of bichloride cf mercury. The freckle lotion in general use by dermatologists is made as follows: Bichloride of mercury (Un coarse powder), 15 grains: hydrochloric acid (pure), 1 fluid dram: distilled water, 8 ounces; rose water 2 ounces: glycerine, 1 ounce; alcohol, 2 ounces, Heat four ounces of the distilled water to boiling, add the bichloride of mer- cury, then the remainder of the water and other ingredients. Apply with a linen cloth and small sponge as often as agreeable. Do not forget that bichloride of mercury is a dangerous poison, proper enough to use for certain external purposes, but always to be kept safely out of the reach of children and ignorant persons. This lotion will not be strong enough to blister or peel. It may be made in a simpler form, omitting the hydrochlorile acid and substituting distilled for rose water. It will not act so quickly in the latter case. The Medical Board gave a formula for freckles some years ago which I have used with great success in various strengths. As give it here it will in most cases blister, but is not so arbe yy be, the original formula. It may be Ty Fe adding water. LACTIC ACID LOTION FOR FRECKLES. Pure lactic acid.i.....sseeceseuses ---s8 Ounces. CSIP COTINGS 2 ccécccccccessonnad sreeseeess 1 OUNCE, Rose water soeeee 1 OUNCE, prevent a sore throat, and the same article will stop a hinge from creaking better than oll or grease. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. them every morning, they still look di | y Be T ade Can you give a remedy’ Simpte and good dentifrice: Precipitated chalk, 2 ounces. Powdered orris root, 6 ounces. Gum camphor, % ounce. Reduce camphor to a fine powder by trite urating it in a mortar with a few of ure alcohol. Then add other i hen all are well mixed sift thro a of fine silk bolting. Keep in wide-mouw stoppered bottles. This is an excellent den- tifrice for children, as well-as adults. — « — I write to ask if you will tell me what I can do to remove large wrinkles left on my neck by a very large double chin. The chin has left such deep lines that my once beaue tiful neck a sight to behold. po Electricity and massage, with a good skin food will do more than any other treatment, It requires time and patience. The great dif- in these matter. It may take th mon to even affect any noticeable change and year to take away the lines. Get a skil electrician and wey ey first and after a time you can use the battery yourself. SPe Gar How can I prevent hair from falling out? I am a gentleman 22 years of age. My hai in the past few years ry. It seems to have faded in color and is fast disa Shampoo your head every other da the shampoo I hay made as follows: soap in a quart of boilin a jelly. ake of the jelly say about two tablespoonfuls, add a lump of common wash- ing soda the size of a filbert, rub the hair first with pure warm water, then apply the shampoo; rub it in well all over the scalp; rinse thoroughly. When the hair is qui dry apply the following tonic, which may be used twice a day if found beneficial, Hair tonic: Eau de cologne, 8 ounces. Tincture cantharides, 1 ounce. Oil rosemary, oil lavender, each % dram, = . >. I have an agparentty smooth complexion, but underneath the skin are a many small pimples. They are not perceptible ex- cept in certain lights and on close inspec- tion, but I would like a rfectly smooth skin. Can you tell me the cause of the bumps and how to eradicate them? I live on a wholesome diet and take a moderate share of outdoor exercise. I bathe my face in hot water every morning, and my n seems to act freely. I do not take enough exercise, perhaps, but is a great deal of exrcise necessary in order to maintain a good complexion? I never had in tion and am never ill, > I think the camel's hair face scrubb brush with a pure soap and water wou time relieve you of the trouble. It might irritate your skin at first. e ol water—it will form ‘ | . Have used face brush and found ft ex- cellent. I also sent one to my cousin in San Francisco. I now receive an answer, in which she wishes me to thank fg for your kindness. would like to trouble you once more and ask you if the face f ‘es also a bleach and whitens the skin, or Is it only for wrinkles? = 4 The skin food ig not a bleach, but merely a tissue builder. e ‘ Kind] ive remedy for freckles, They are ight Sn summer and dark in winter, It is not for myself I write this, but af the uest of my wife. X RAY. Try the face bleach made as follows: Bichloride of mercury (in coarse poWe der), 12 grains. Distilled water, 1 enn popether until a com- : eae Be add 1 ounee of Apply to the once or t a forget that bichloride mercury is a dangerous and out of the reons. HARRIET HUBBARD AYER, New Y Corn Pone. Two eges, one-half cup sugar cornme one and a cups teaspoonful salt, one My teeth are very dirty. Although I wash : t three teaspoonfuls baking powder and half pint sweet milk. SIX NOVEL AND STRIKING ‘SOLEFURES FOR THE SUMMER GIRI. ficulty with us all is that we lack persistence - ‘ tne ae } . 3 gO MEY Nibig tes, PN et 8 Pai. & ; a Se Sh ad he eee ea Se ee Pom “ie eatt 2 tut : b, ~~ s rhs i a Fe 4 eye As th. vy Se aS oy eee ale Eas oe & § i as BF ss “yp Fr a, a yore &
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| 1. Mr. Slysqueeze: you—Mind! Thomas, if Miss Nitprude reports you again I shall discharge a _ Penelope: Ah doan’ like dese yer green leabes as’ well as I does de autumn leabes, *kase de autumn leabes js cullud. From Judge. Copyright by Judge Publishing Co. THE PROFIT SHARING SYSTEM. “Mr. Simpson,” said the fron magnate to his general manager, “‘have all the men as- sembled at noon. I have decided to intro- duce the profit-sharing system into my works, and I wish to explain it to the men.” At the hour named the employes were all present and eager to hear the details of the System which was about to be introduced and which could not fail to add materially to their earnings. Their faces were bright with anticipation when the magnate -en- tefed, and they gave hie three cheers with hearty good-will. Ho stepped upon a chair, which the peerel manager brought out for him, and s : “My men, I am extremely gratified at this reception. It cheers me to know that per- fectly harmonious relations exist between cap'tal and labor. Capital and labor are both essential to each other. Neither could prosper alone. Bearing in mind your faith- ful service, and desiring to cement yet more closely our relations, have decided that these works shall hereafter run on a profit- sharing basis."’ Here the magnate was deafening cheers, away he resumed: “The details of the distribution may be roughly stated in these terms: A proper percentage for the use of the capital em- loyed will first be set apart as interest or the owners of the capital, after deduct- ing the working expenses of the mills. The remainder will be divided among the work- men in proportion to the wages which stand against their names on the pay roll.” More cheering interrupted the speaker at this point, but at length it was quiet enough for him to proceed. “Of pourse, my friends, profit-sharing Carries with it the correlative of loss-shar- ing. One would be unjust without the me od —s ~y eee —, its profits with 4 , labor shou e willin - a bear ‘ts losses,’’ o Sane aage @ magnato paused, but this ti Was No cheering. He went on: echenpe: “It is rather unfortunate that we begin ur profit-sharing system at the close my a scal year which resuited in a loss, but the case. Under our new plan, , tt will be necessary for labor to sist capital, A careful examination of the books, which I hope you will appoint a com- mittee fo verify, shows that a reduction of wages of 10 per cent will just equalize the losses of capital. That reduction will therefore, go into effect at once. That is all I have to say, my men, except to express the hope that the close of the next year's business will show a more favorable re- interrupted by and as the sound died port. Then the magnate got off at thc inte’ bine his chair and WILLIAM HENRY SIVITER. IN THE NEAR FUTURE. It was a merry banquet; the merriest of the season at Berry’s. As the wines went around the twenty-seven pretty young girls who made up the party passed the jest, sang the airs the musicians played and drank toasts to the guest of honor, a sweet, rosy-cheeked girl, who was the most viva- cious of the lot. Just at midnight a bell was rung at the lower end of the banquet room and all con- versation suddenly ceased; all eyes were turned on the little stage on which were to appear the entertainers who had been hired for the occasion. The curtain went up, and lo! there stood the matinee idol of the day, the handsome man for whom three-fourths of the mat- inee girls of New York were sighing. Round after round of applause greeted: him and loud comments were made 0on his appearance. In fact, he was discusse much in the same way as a favorite soubrette or angel dancer is discussed by men. After he did his turn he was applauded so vigorously that he had to repeat the performance. Next came an athlete, famous for his magnificent muscular developm nt. He gave an athletic exhibition that elicited admira- tion and cheers. Others followed—all men— and never did actors find a more appre- clative audience. At 2 a.m. the performance was finished and the twenty-seven girls started for their carriages, vowing that they had never be- fore put in such a delightful evening. And thus ended the hind party gtven in honor of pretty Lillfle Brown, who was to be mar- ried three days later. = W. L. RIORDAN. THE ACME OF HONESTY. ‘Ts he strictly honest?” “Absolutely. Why, he is a believer in re- incarnation, and®he has actually paid debts a he incurred when he was on earth be- ore.”’ NS ay Dips , » 1 | al CO am Lf Sf ft Tie °°. Thomas: Hurrah! Here’s a loose hair on the typewriter— mn Mi / iyi ae 47 / PIS PPL) 3. ‘“‘Here’s me revenge. His wife dat’s comin’ ’ll surely see it.’’ Ques — THE ACTRESS. Her photographs are not full face Nor profile, for alack The ones she lets the public see Are twenty-five years back. ~~ A KNOWING MARKSWOMAN. = gm a, Sonnie Rhodes (as angry lady catches him on’the fly): Darn it! That woman knew enough to aim at the hen instead of me. er ote GYMNASTICS BEFORE BREAKFAST. From a German Comic Paper, }being on the lookout for another engage- TWO EDITORIAL STANDARDS. I was somewhat surprised when I learned that the Brokeville Herald wanted an ex- change editor. Ever since I had known of this popular publication aay had been using plate matter, and I thought it strange to see a paper making extensions and im- provements in these hard times, It is true that the editor had been running some large A LABYRINTH. ‘Mood gorning, mentlegen! Dice nay!”* politely saluted a pale, intellectual-looking man, as he pass the Ruralville tavern, on the porch of which the landlord and a drummer were conversing. “Great Scott! What on earth is the mat- ter with that man?” asked the commercial traveler in astonishment when the passer- by was out of hearing. ““That is the most uliar impediment I ever heard of a man Cavine in his speech. Who is he, any- how ?”’ “That is Lawyer Broadhead,” replied the landlord. ‘‘He was the leading attorney in the case of Hitchcock vs. Hotchkiss, which was tried Jast month, and in repeating the names of the plaintiff and defendant over and over he got his speech all tangled up as you noticed, and hasn’t been able to get it straightened out yet.” “Ah! And what was the, nature of the case?’’ “Well, Hitch—I mean Hotchkiss ran a store over yonder on the corner, where you notice that a building was burned down, and Hitchcock bought him out, paying him a sum in cash for the store, fixtures, good- will and accounts, just as they stood, all in a lump, and when he examined the books he found that Kich—that is, Hotch- kiss had been keeping his accounts in such a novel fashion that he couidn’t make head nor tail of them. “The merchant had a very short memory, and when he couldn’t recall a customer’s name he just charged the goods to some peculiarity in the appearance of the patron, and as a result he had accounts against the ‘one-eyed man, ‘the lady who talks fast,’ ‘the queer-looking fellow with the lame dog,’ and so on. Naturally, there are several one-eyed men and rapid-spoken ia- diese and queer-looking fellows in the vi- cinity, and Koch—er—er—the purchaser of AM iil Mi NW j ah mM : i} “Mr. Pigge is altogether too liberal.” “How so?” “The last time he was at my house I told him to make himself thoroughly a€ home, and in less than five minutes he had quarreled with my wife, kicked the cat out of doors, discharged the cook, spanked the baby and told me I was a fool.” Vid IPR x &- - Bf) me. y\ vs <4 Zz pasate ae THE FAITHFUL THOMAS CAT. A MODERN FABLE. One bleak winter night Thomas Cat, whe had roamed the fields al] vag, a —_ ay an welt pease - foes returned to ack yar scouraged and hungry as as half frozen from the cold. **Bitter indeed is my present lot,” said as he tried the kitchen door and found i locked; “all through the long summer days and evenings when the rats and mice were busy destroying my master’s crops I spent my time in catching the thievi pa and eating them, and all the pre I was the approval of my master and my own conscience, But now winter has come, the ground is frozen and rough and cold to my eet, and mice and rats have hidden away in their holes where I cannot get at them, and instead of inviti me in to share the warmth of his fireside and lick up crumbs that fall from his well supplied’ table my master bars the door and aver: : me outside, a prey to hunger and odld... “It is indeed a poor recompense for all I have done for him, but ee he does th know I am “pon: f I remind him of perchance he will hasten to make amends for his thoughtlessness.” } And with these words the Thomas Cat crept up close to the house under his mas. ter’s window and uttered a plaintive “me- ouw!"’ He repeated this remark several times, and was about to turn away te dis- appointment when the window was suddenly raised and a harsh voice ejaculated, “Seat!” and at the same time a bootjack was hurled forth, hitting the unfortunate feline and severely injuring his spine; and with a wild yow!l of agony he dragged himself out of hig Tf va ka 4 YG f/ A Lyne] M4 cruel master’s yard and went forth tnto the world an embittered and homeless wanderer on the face of the earth. Moral: When the winds of adversity howl do not disturb those who are be- holden to you with the tale of your distress unless you are good at dodging. There ig nothing a man objects to so strenuously ag being dunned, no matter how deeply he VL 4. Mrs. Slysqueeze: I have long suspected that typewriter— cuts on the local pages, but I had imagined this was to save composition. However, ment, I made up my mind to gather in the position or die in the attempt. So I got to- gether my credentials, which were of a very flattering order, as I had never worked for any but the most literary journals, and started out. Of course I didn’t have to look for the office. I simply gravitated there. I told the editor that I had come to see about that position that was vacant. “Oh, yes, the exchange editor,”’ said he. ‘“‘Exactly,’’ I replied. “Had any experience?” was his next. “TI possess,”” I answered, “a thorough knowledge of every publication of any liter- ary excellence or extensive popularity in the United States, Canada or Great Britain. IT, have been told I had a very accurate critical sense, and by this and the taste of my read- ers I am exclusively guided in my selection of extracts. That is my idea of an ex- ange editor.”’ \ on Wall, I’m afraid you'd hardly do,” he began, abruptly. ‘“‘You see, we differ a good deal. Now, my idea of an exchange editor is a man who can get tickets for heinhionghn my board for subscriptions and shopworn mér- chandise for advertising. A LESSON FOR HARKINS, Harkins is one of those genial souls who likes to be polite to everybody, and the other day whem he sat down by a gentle- manly looking old man in the street car, Harkins said: ; ” “Pleasant day, isn’t it? “Hey?” responded the old man, with his hand to his ear. “IT said that it was a pleasant day.” “What say?” “I simply said that it was a pleasant dav. “Please speak a leetle louder; I'm a trifie hard o’ hearin’.”’ “Pleasant day!” roared the red-faced Harkins, annoyed by the giggles of some pretty girls opposite him. “These pesky ‘lectrics make so much noise I kin hardly hear at all. If you'll be so kind as to speak a little louder——”" “It’s of no consequence!” screeched Har- ae a * e ? ’ " “Nothing—nothing at all, sir! “What is it? What did ye ask fer?” “Oh. nothing much of anything!” howled Harkins, whereupon the old gentleman took a couple of coppers from his pocket and, offering them to Harkins, sa‘d: — “Well. I ain’t much to give, an’ it looks to me like a well-dressed, healthy lookin’ man like you ought to above beggin’ on the street cars; but mebbe you've been suddenly unfortinit, an’ heres @ couple o’ cents for you,” and Harkins rushed from the car gritting his teeth, while the jeers and howling laughter of the other passen- gers sounded in his burning are. THEY ALL DO. Weaver: This week I'm going, to “London Assurance,” “Saratoga, | East Lynne,” “Uncle Tom's Cabin, Hazel K Lendl ng Beg Ln gushpaemaeetee Maa.”’ + tever: hat for | Weaver: To get the material for a mc * see | AY. | ZAIN H/ | HO) Wy f . Vis / \ y| 5. “I'll show you!” the accounts met with denials of the charges on all sides when he attempted to make collections, “Thereupon he sued Hotchkiss—I mean the other fellow—and Koch—er-ah!—the man he bought from fought back. He said he had sold everything just as it stood, and Hotchkiss—er-h’m!—the purchaser had no rightful kick coming. Lawyer Broad- head went into the case with all his might and made a thrilling and eloquent speech, in which the names of the plaintiff and defendant were repeated so often that he got tangled up till he couldn't say ‘em straight to save his life. The jury got all snarled up, too, and brought in a verdict for Kisshock. and then tried to change it by saying they meant Hotchkick. The Judge endeavored to set them right and got tangled up himself, and Hitchkiseed and Kickhoshbed till he got mad and threw the case out of court.” “And how did Messrs. Koch—that is, Kiss —er-er’’—began the drummer. “Why, Hoshkick—I should Kish- kosh"—answered the landlord. A whatever their confounded names “How did say growled the drummer. finally settle it?’ * “Hish—er—Kosh—I mean Kick"’— es “Pshaw! Let’s change the subject! “All right! I was just going to say that the store burned down the night after the Judge ruled the case out of court, and most of the contents, including the ac- counts, were destroyed. A portion of the f00da were saved, though, and those Law- rer Broadhead gobbled for his fees. Looks inder like rain off in the northeast, doesn’t it?” AN AUSPICIOUS TITLE. Author: I'm going to call this variety be Sandwich Man.” ie : It ought to hold the boards, may be indebted to you. LITTLE WALDO’S RECREATION. "Twas Tiny Waldo Emerson, Of learned Boston town Who put his glasses on and wrote For me these proverbs down Your immediate environment submit to cite cumspection Ere you traverse some feet of space by mus- cular projection. A futile superfiulty of culinary aid Destroys nueritious liquid from osseous tis- sues made. Desiccated herbage submit to perturba- The nite the radiant ofb of day affords il- lumination. Who counts fractured are the shelis his b! s« gallina iped ceous Is apt to his calculations utterly falla- cious, Inhabitants of domictles of vitreous forma- t 7 pidary fragments should ne'er per- With orm jactaion. Then little Waldo, much refreshed By this short spell of play, ed back to Schopenhauer and ' «Kant, | And, awed, I stole away. HER FIERCE GRIP. Dolly Swift: Miss Oldgal holds her age wonderfully, doesn't she? Sally Gay: Oh, yes! She has hold ing it at % ever since I can = —— Ma ef, = ae A II cee j
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friumpha asa present,” said Mrs. De Vorce, aad . a } UNGLE. A TROLLEY LINE IN THE J ee ee bd ee ) { Hit Hi ’ - : Pd Tihs "i - I, fy UF - a “yt a “ aa oa | TT rT P - } y | Be, ‘Gt =z pene anne oe THEIR IDENTITY, “So you have gone into the show business, eh, Jack?’ queried the man who had, while on a journey, unexpectedly encountered his friend of former days, and found him en- gaged in managing an Uncle Tom’s Cabin company, supporting a double Topsy and seven—count them—seven genuine Siberian man-eating blood-hounds,. “But it seems to me that you have an unnecessarily large number of persons for the presentation of the historic old drama-—there. are more than Saarty persons in your company, I * should say “Oh, no,” was the cheery reply. ‘There e only fourteen people who properly be- to @ aggregation; those five ladies entlemen with clean-shaven faces and longish hafr.’’ “But who are all those short-haired, un- haven, hopeless-looking men who are trav- ling with the company?’’ “Oh, they are simply deputy sheriffs who fancy they are going to collect board bills _ certain confiding landlords in various owns where we have played.”’ OM P, MORGAN. ‘HH WAS FLOORED, “Ah,” exclaimed Mn De Vorce, rubbing is hands and sitting down at the table, cherry tarts for supper, they look very nice,”’ trying one, “and they taste pretty ood, too, but,” sighing, “‘not nearly so good s the first Mrs. De Vorce could make,”’ “Oh, yes, they are, dear; fully as good, I sure you,” said little Mrs. De Vorce No. 2, ith a smile.” “No, siree; not by a pe shot. I think I hould be the best judge of that, consider- ng she was my wife at one time,” returned r. De Vorce. “Oh, well; I think I should know some- hing about it, too, considering she is my est friend and sent these over to me this —_ PAINFUL RESEMBLANCE, Visitor; Your twin boys have a wonder- ful resemblance to each other. They look so nearly alike that it must often be con- fusing. Mrs. Hennepin: Well, I think you're right, there. Only last week one of them got the toothache and bawled to go to a entist for two whole nights, We took the howling brat to the dentist and had the tooth pulled, and came home expecting a season of quiet. Did we get it? Not by a mouthful! tooth pulled. | «A HUSTLER. Farmer Grayneck: That feller Hookh is the greatest chap to combine business with pleasure that I ever ‘seen! Farmer Dunk: That so? Farmer Graynectk: Yes, When his moth- er-in-law, who had gone over to Squan- tum on a visit, suddenly died there, he went over to attend the funeral, an’ before the services dropped into a photograph gallery to have his picture taken while he was sure to look pleasant. HIS OPINION. Brown: I don’t think the women will favor dollar gas. Mrs. Brown: Why shouldn’t they? Brown: They would get twice as much satisfaction out of 99-cent gas). ’ _ THE MAN IN THE SUBURBS. From the Tammany Times. The man who liveth in the suburbs plant- eth out his garden in the early days of springtime, and by much work and the eweat of his brow he coaxeth the onion and the pumpkin to bloom ag the lillies of the umphantly and perhaps a trifie malicious- valley, and lo, in an hour when he wot not of it, a neighbor’s cow breaketh through and devoureth it all Hi il Ua Suetee 4 ee te . : oT. iy | | MU tut 1 MPa ee Ain Se Cte ee —» ¥/ , ee \\i\ y, a (ip W 7 Ms f / - . | uy on. — — =) = uli] Ys if) ™ Sg Wonns Ml i" | \\ ANY Judge: Prisoner, what is your occupat Prisoner: I'm er locksm!th, sir. Judge: You are charged with gambling—playing nt? Prisoner: Not guilty, sdolt_ fo" de door. fon? craps. How do you plead to this Judge. You see, w'en de officers made de rade I's makin’ a The wrong boy had had the | | [T]REPNRING DONE IN THE REAR R SS ) (w s —— | ! na ——— JUST WHAT HE NEEDED. —From Truth. A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE. “Jim Boulevard comes Rome drunk every evening,’ said Pete Amsterdam to his wife. “What an outrage.” “Yes; but there are mitigating circum- stances in his tasé.”’ “I'd like to know what theysare.”’ “He has a strong-minded wife, and when- ever he comes home drink she becomes speechless with rage.’”’ FROM HIS POINT OF VIEW. From the Cleveland Plain. Dealer. **You call him a great doctor? Nonsense.”’ ‘But he cures feople.”’ “Supposing he does. I say he is a dis- grace to his profession.”’ ‘“‘May I ask your business, sir?’ “You may. I’m an undertaker, sir.” From Tit-Bits. “I wish to see a bonnet,” said Miss Passee, aged 40. “For yourself, miss?” inquired the French milliner. met hi “Marie, run down stairs and get me ze hats for ze ladies between 18 and 26 years.” Bonnet sold. LOOKING AHEAD. From the Washington Star. “I see that the magazines are arranging to get some very fancy Easter numbers,” said she. “Ves,” replied her husband, “and so, [ suppose, are the people who write the price tags for spring millinery.” IMPORTANT SOCIETY NOTB. Plaintork: I hear that your daughter & engaged to that Italian Count. Uppercrust: Ee, they are to be mar- ried next month, Plaintork: But, my dear friend, do you know he was two years in the peniten- 9 as 7 s that so? Why, the con- Uppercruet: I founsed rascal told me it was only a year and a half. ATA\ we Gilhooly, meeting “Fatty” THompsom whom he had not seen In a long time, exe claimed: “How stout you have ownl What do you do to get so much flesh?” “Nothing.”’ —_* te _) Bounce, the Super Eminent Pharse, and three or four others I can’t just remember, but I belong to ‘em, I know, ’cause I’ve got their notes for dues in my pocket. Tell you what, Maria,’’ he concluded in a voice of pride, “I’m getting to be quite a society man.”’ Mrs. Laytlie arose and took up the lamp. “There’s one society you appear to have forgotten,’’ she said, icily. What's that?’’ Mr. Laytlie asked in some surprise. “The society of your wife, a little sob rising to her lips and panying her up the stairs. W. O. FULLER, JR. UNCONQUERABLE. ’? she answered, accom- “Those Yankee papers may say what they will about the chivalry of Spain.’’ observed Gen. Weyler, ‘“‘but, Great Garlic, we made the insurgents run in our last evening’s en- gagement!”’ “But those cowards haven't the endur- ance of the gallant soldiery of Spain.” “No, sir. Nothing can compare with our fearless troops. Still," the puissant Genera] mee 9 “we had about eighty rods the start.”’ memories: uy me misspent past. Clogged Clancy: W'ot yer so sad about? Languid Larry: Ah, w’en I see the waves breakin’ on de shore it calls up bitte? BITTER RECOLLECTIONS. From Judge, Copyright by Judge Publishing Co. y Clogged Clancy: W’en yer used to take baths? ___Languid Larry: Naw; w'en I used ter brake, meseif, on de shore-line railroad. ~ NEW JOURNALISM SAVED HIM. From the Boston Journal. Pal: I don’t see how you escaped detec- you ever committed. Pard: Yes, but : new journals publis benefit of the detectives, some one else was arrested. tion; it was the most daring burglary that | yor see one of these ed my picture far the | and of course I saw a snake ENTERTAINING. From Life. Prof. Goner: Indeed, Miss Sweetty, t lower animals have language. I have monkeys entertain each other by narrating Yes, and onl a off a rattling in the shape of a tail. TEMPORIZING. | | | aN o,f J tp —% a / —_— ~ 4. From Judge. Copyright by @udge Publishing Co, AN ACROBATIC COUP. a RIGHTLY NAMED. Hewitt: I don't see why you call this Petr door a “storm” door; it isn’t a storm oor. Jewett: Just waita minute, old man; my ere, wife always meets me THE NEXT MORNING. She: I was shocked to see you come home ition. gy, Bae a man gets for leading a ulet and respectable life. If it wasn’t such > rare nosuarenes you wouldn't have been shocked at all. DRINKING ON HIS FRIENDS. Pres! seni Sa ban never hast a ata’ * BN OOO tree ss tet he a se meg S, she ‘ th, GM tn ale Pace ae 4 Rie oe otic NNR Waka on FARE Geen 7s A COINCIDENCE, From the Washington Star. “The man who brought this in,” re- marked the editor’s assistant as he unrolled half a yard of manuscript, “told me con- fidentially that he needed the money for it. “Yes,"’ was the melancholy answer, ‘its a strange fact that the longest poems seem almost invariably to be written by the shortest poets. MAMMON AND CUPID. She te forty or more, But has money a-pienty. ! - gigeecipane W'S Why show he adore? —> of Mrs. fre is forty or more. Mrs. Scribbles: But it may be the Scribbles: Well, then tell - a i eee ee eae =~. we) n/* te C . $ “Bu 39 OZone nand, Scribbles: Tell him I'm sorry, but I've just landiord, Scribbles: I believe the butcher {s knocking at the deer, with his bill, Perdis ~ : 3
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: 7 = CR ais, Sorat wera go eet! NEW. BOOKS AND AUTHORS. (THIS. C the fostering care of oy ae Se . THE WOMAN'S CLUBS OF MATTOON, ILL FAR REACHING RESULTS OF THE PIONEER WOMAN’S CLUB OF THE STATE. sO profusely began to diminish as their success became more and more assured. The first work of the new President was to direct the class In a systematic study of English literature. That was followed suc- cessively by a thorough course of English history, prehistoric times, ancient history, the history and literature of the American continent, and during the Columbian year Frank Barr is t. much time was given to Spain, in which The Bancroft Circle’ has just rounded the material for study was largely drawn yi gery sixth year of persistent work. This from the daily papers. In addition to all a is composed of sixteen ladies. The this history and hard work, Dante has Tree members were Mrs. Abbie Jennings, been studied under Denton J. Snyder of Mina = McFall, Mrs. Kate Coppage St. Louis, much time was given to ancient sses Lovenia Ewing, Julia Williams and German literature, Greek literature and the Dee ay ogy Keller, and the number was soon twelve books of Paradise Lost, in con- ; sed to the limit. They have done excel- junction with which they have had read- ns ee in modern history and literature, ings by Hannibal Williams and lectures ‘Abbi > addition of the studies in art. Mrs. and parlor talks by such ~ distinguished e eee has been the presiding offi- lights as Prof. Crawford, Prof. Butler and | ©? for the whole time. ; Prof. Pickard of the University of Illinois. desty 7 cn Mea ong bn Mrs. Ce'la Har- nese of the memcers who nave gover |erature, and has been in dxtotance ber wie the ph ggg ho icy ve gy “es Roe years. The membership of this class /s lim- ner a ; : , ed to twenty, Craig, Jennie James; Kate Dunlap, Louise | origina} “Dandies” Reading Clube thes the Hasbrouk and Mrs. Chas. E. Wilson, the jong to the “State Federation of Woesena jatter having been recently re-elected for , (yy sare earnest, dideent students. ana the second term. During this time the: gre doing excellent work. , membership has_ varied in numbers from + The ‘Mutual Improvement Club” was or- twenty to fifty but, peculiarly enough, of ' ganized by Mrs. Mary B. Colson, and is com. all members the soelety has only to mourn | posed of young ladies, with Miss Lutie Hart Ma entre channie tae "yeltenan ae iat age ag They study American liter- Many have : , how-! ature, and hav ~alobie ! ever. and not a few have gained more than band lia iey just celebrated their first local prominence as literary women, for; The “Treble Clef’ Club was organized by which os 16 tat Bron fs ae net a «+9 | Mrs. T. W. Gaw and their studies are con- pe ’ club | tle to the incentives to better work result- | fined to things musical. The old masters ie the Gente of Illinoka, by inviting ae nuth- a9 gag careful study in this or- + a a niet a ve Bh ages are ber of ladies to meet with them on the fol- Stten Lol | Stud:ed closely and their meetings are made ' he pe Miss Lola Bridges has perhaps acquired | enjoy . se lowing afternoon, the exact date of which the highest distinction, filling the chair Sate cewtedt ae of the most news topics have been added t » the course to make the work highly beneficial. Mrs. resident. "PARADISE ALLRY." Several weeks ago the Sunday Post-Dis- patch gave an account of a canary belong- ing to a man in New York which had been trained to whistle “Annie Rooney.” St. Louis has one even more accom- plished, and the method adopted in training is more difficult and not in the ordinary manner used for training these birds. none ~ ane bird aonee ra —. A. E. uke o ucky stree by him to si ‘The Sunshine of Paradise Alley.” It also whistles snatches of oth- er songs, which it readily picked up fram the boys whistling on the oreo, and can call its master by the shrill whistle so ular among street urchins for calling each other over the back fences. Mr. Duke, in training the bird, simply whistled one tune near the bird’s c every day for six months yntil it picked up the notes. He is proud of his bird, and would not sell it at any price, he says Bpecial Correspondence of the Post-Dispatch. MATTOON, Il., May 14.—In this day when women’s clubs have grown to be looked up- on as a material part of our social fabric it is easy enough to institute and maintain such pleasant organizations, but twenty years ago things were different. In the fall of 1876 when Mrs. Anne Skin- ner began to talk with her friends among the more studious of Mattoon’s ladies about ay a systematic course of reading, her idea was not met with the most sanguine approval and it. took con- riderable effort on her part to induce them to believe that such a plan was even wor- thy of their endeavor. Securing the co-op- eration of Mrs. Dr. Morse and Mrs. Lizzie Mulford, these three made the first move toward instituting what is now perhaps talent aa nS ME EMG 9 mo record was ever Kept. MRS. MARY B. COLSON, Chairman of “Literature” Federation of Women’s Clubs, Mattoon, III. _— we That they “builded wiser than they knew” there is no doubt, for the most hopeful scarcely allotted to the new organ- ization an existence of more than three months. The movement was not. so much seperes as it was ridiculed. When: Mrs. Marion Steele prepared to attend the then well advertised initial meeting of the pro- peered club, she herself, possibly dubious as o whether she really had best attend or not, her husband, Judge Chas. B. Steele, at one time State Senator from the dis- trict_in which Coles County was located, twittingly asked her if she had not better take her son Eddie’s toy pistol with her, and it is likely that all the other ladies received some such discouragement to add to their already abundant doubts as to the outcome of the movement. But on the day announced seven deter- mined women, rs. Chas, Bennett, Mrs. Alice Jordan, Mrs. William Lemon, Mrs. Chas. Weymouth, Mrs. T. R. Weaver, Mrs. Steele and Mrs. John Cunningham respond- ed to the invitations and the club began a somewhat crude existence with a member- ship of ten. Having no example. before them as has the woman of to-day, the cluw did not at that time adopt any permanent Organization, but pursued a desultory read- ing of magazine and newspaper articles about not men and women each Friday afternoon ‘until May 5, 1877, when the “Ladies’ Reading Club’ was formally or- ganized by electing Mrs. Skinner Chair- man, and the study took on a more sys- tematic form, modern authors and a few of English literature in the Butler Univer- sity at Irvington. Ind. Mrs. Alice Jordan, now of Kansas City, has been a newspaper writer for years. Mrs. Jennie James was a teacher in Omaha, Neb., and was Secretary of the qual Suffrage Association in Denver, Col. Mrs. Lulu Woods is teaching Greek and Latin in a High School in San Diego, Cal., and was enabled by her literary efforts to support an inval'd husband and family for years. ' Mrs. William’ Lemon is editor of the Wo- man’s Tidings in New York City. Mrs. Toby and Mrs. Morse have organ- ized study classes in Pullman, IIL, Cobden, I[Il., réspectively, and Mrs. Walker has given parlor talks in connec- tion with the club work at La Grange, IIl. Could the original members of the ‘La- dies Reading Club”’ have realized how far gees would be thé benefits that were to result from their efforts their surprise would have been immeasurable. he mu- tual improvement derived is. not to be con- sidered as important as the broadening effect on the literary l'fe of the city. There -are In Mattoon to-day nine flourishing wo- men’s societies devoted exclusively to cul- ture by epersistent study, which with the general intellectual,tendency of the town may be considered a more or less direct re- sult of the good accomplished by the first organization. Nine years ago the young married women banded together asthe “Home Culture Club.” These were all young mothers and house- keepers, but with their varied duties have Jordan, a leading pianist, is President. The “‘Jubilante Club” is also an organiza- tion of prominent musicians, but its mem- bership is not restricted to women alone. It is devoted exclusively to the study of vocal music. These eight clubs and the “Federation of Charities’ unite [n the “Federation of Women’s Clubs,’’ which was organized in February last, with Mrs. Charles Bennett as President, and a membership of 100. All the literary clubs have Friday afternoons for their meetings, but on the first Friday of each month they join in the Federation meeting. The work is divided into five cir- cles, each of which is given an exclusive meeting in rotation, each having a separate chairman, as follows: Education, Mrs. John Hamilton; philanthropy and reform. Mrs. Liman Gould; literature, Mrs, Mary B. Col- son; art and music, Miss Alberta Jonte; do- mestic @ecience, Mrs. Rola Starbuck. The meetings of the Federation have been unusually interesting thus far and the re- sult has been to raise the standard of the literature called for at the Public Library perceptibly. This library contains 2.500 vol- umes and the number of volumes taken out during the month of March was 3.326. Mrs. Cinthia Toby is librarian and Miss Helen Bennet, assistant. : AN ADVANCED ST. LOUIS CHINAMAN. THE FIRST OF HIS RACE IN AMER- ICA TO USE ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. The Chinese can hardly be called a pro- gressive race; as a nation they cling to time-honored customs, and even the Ameri- canized Chinaman seldom changes his shirt- like garment and baggy trousers for the apparel of his white brothers. In this day cf mechanical contrivances for saving la- bor, when steam laundries are plentiful, it is amusing to see our saffron-hued friend WV | / A if | iil ; ; , ; | Pi 1 | ] GABRIELLE D’ANNUNZIO. Gabriel D’Annunzio, whose book, “The Triumph of Death,” was so widely adver- tised by being brought into court and ac- quitted on the charge of being an ébscene publication, is the author who is most un- der the fire of criticism at present. Above is a good portrait of this Italian noveiist. He has been hailed by some as the perfect lit- erary artist. He has even been raised to the pinnacle of a great moral teacher, Others, on the contrary, see in him nothing but the gross realist, worse than Zola. He is to thein a depraved degenerate monster. It is for- tunate that there are those among the greater critics who can see the truth in the middle ground between these extremes, Ouida probably weighs the contrasting qual- ities of D’Annunzio with fairness when she says: “The mind of D’Annunzio refuses all bond- age. It is a law to itself, as the mind of the great writer should be. I imagine that the opinion of him held by others is to him of the most absolute unimportance. His teach- ing is always to preserve the independence of the ego, to live without attention to for- mula or usage, to be, both materially and spiritually, that which we were created to be by nature. His morality is of the most primitive kind; or rather, he has none what- ever, no more than has a South Sea Islander lying in the sun under a cocoanut tree while the surf bathes his naked limbs. “It would be absurd to accuse him of im- morality, because indulgence of the senses stand day after day at his little muslin- is as natural and as legitimiate in his esti- Only Electrical Washing Machine Used by Chinaman in America. covered board doing by hand work what we Americans long ago relegated to machine- ry. Year after year he continues to squirt a little stream of water through his teeth, until one would think they would be worn "away. | MR8. CHARLES E. WILSON, } Wife of ex-Mayor Wilson of Matoon, Ill., and President of the Ladies’ Read- a ing Club. of Shakes 8 plays bein aa dane peare’s play & carefully read ring t year Mrs. Skinner moy cago anc rs. Chas, Bennett w ee ¢ and proved so effi t in ah at e has held the office y 4 years the club has been t they lacked In expe. 7 ‘ranged plans they made in geal a founda ——— the ortant time vice- n » > See ur . Be that . ; “ Me 7 demon | & * Syn oD . ey L a4 _ eT. | a Ss * ey 4 _ neo ce zt ; ‘ ‘ ath ME ae peat) ee" iA But St. Louis possesses one of those rare things, a progressive Chinaman, in the per- son of Mr. Yee Sing, who runs a laundry at 2632 Olive street. Mr. Yee Sing has not only adopted the American mode of dress but reads English quite well. His laundry is equipped with an electrical ironer of which he is very proud. Yee Sing is the only Chinaman in the United States who uses an electric ironer, and as such is quite a curios:ty. He will exhibit the working of his machine with seeming pleasure and many remarks, most of which you don’t understand. ‘Have it long t’line, more a month, all ’e winteh. Velee f'line—save work, wan't see?” and he turns on the current and shows you how it goes. He tells you lots of things about it in his unintelligible jar- gon, but you only need to look wise an? say nothing. Yee Sing observes Sunday and his shop Is always closed on that day. He has a large custom and were it not for his electrical ironer hé would ‘have to work on Sunday as well as through the week, as most of his confreres do. He goes to Sunday-school, and is a member of the mission class at the Second Presbyterian Church. His clothes are brushed ye tg e | and his neck adorned by a collar and cravat when he goes to church. His “pig-tail’” is wound closely around his head and almost covered by the broad-brimmed hat he wears. Yee Sing employs three helpers in his laundry, and although he has tried to in- duce them to wear ‘‘Melican man's” clothes they still cling to their toga and baggy trousers. Pennsylvania Products. Prof. H P. Armsby, dean of the School of Agriculture MWR the. A SM | Ww. Sta | | | | mation as Favetta’s song among the golden furze, or the pers’ welcome of the pur- ple wine, Yet demand for perfect freedom of the passions is accompanied by a tendency to desire tyranny in political rratters. He is disposed to deify force.’’ ; According to Ouida D’Annunzio, is desti- tute of humor or the joy of life. Read- ers of such of his books as have been translated into English will agree with this. He is more gloomy than Hardy and more pessimistic than Zola. Ouida says: “There is unhappily, in all his works, an absolute absence of wit, of mirth, of humor. There is not a laugh, scarcely even a smile in any of his pages, if we except the cruel laughter of a lover at his mistresses’ physi- cal defects. Over all his genius there broods that ‘green melancholy,’ which is the too- common hue of modern thought, that dull grayness of death which has spread from the | laboratories of science over all the worlds of literature. Not only is no joyous laugh ever heard, there is not even the indulgent smile which relieves melancholy and bitter- ness in many writers whose views of life are gloomy. Nowhere is this more seen than in the almost savage cruelty with which the or old devotee, Gioconda Aurispa, is afaen: the merciless description of her se- nile love of sweetmeats, Of her disappoint- ment when her nephew forgets to bring them, of her expectant eyes, almost impu- dent fn their entreaty,’ of her short breath, with its fetid odor, of her tottering steps among her flowers, all is cruel, merciless, without a grain of pity or of sympathy to redeem its biti satire of so feeble and harmiess a creature. “Compare with such treatment the ex- uisite tenderness of Pierre Loti’s Tante Claire. think with how gentile a respect Thackeray drew the death of an old man, remember the touch with which Maupas- makes us akin even to poor de Suiffe. Tragedy is not y cruelty, nor accuracy neces. brutality. Shakespeare makes nant f Lea 4 sharers in his sorrows; centrate our thougd ly : lous (thin | by the winter - or of ~ bent, x ipa | ota ercise of the hard Yankee sense 0 title of the book is “‘Between Two Worlds,” and Mrs. Calvin, Kryder Reifsneider is thg author and publisher. The advertisement reads in part, as follows: There is no death. There is no ‘‘undisco¥ered country from whence no traveler returns.’’ A man is a man because of his spirit which comes from God and cannot die. The flesh body received from the mother is only the temple or house of the spirit..When from dis- ease, accident or other cause this flesh body nbo longer serves for communion with other flesh men, the spirit moves out, leaving the flesh body to re- turn to its mother earth. The flesh man remaining behind mourns and rieves because he does not understand what has appened. t is not often you find advertisements fn- tended to teach great moral or spiritual les- sons. Mrs. Reifsneider’s book is a romance intended to be “a plain, helpful presenta- tion of the,relation and connection between this worldg@f matter and that of sptrit.’’ The story has not the artistic balance and smoothness to make it easy reading. But it. contains many striking incidents and in- spiring thoughts. It attempts to deal with great themes, and the author is evidently abreast with the newest and best in relig- ious and economic speculation. 2 One of the late offerings for popularity by the booksellers is a new work by W. D. Howells: called the “‘Landlord of Lion's Head.” The story is told in the author’s best vein and at considerable length. The opening scene in the narrative is located at a@ spot dear to artists in the New England Mountains, and deals directly with the fortunes of a consumptive family of pov- erty-stricken country people, who by the ex- the mo- ther rise from the condition of being able to keep a few easily-satisfied summer boarders to being owners and active managers of a large mountain resort hotel. An unusually large number of characters are introduced as the story Progresso, each of a distinct type, with individual characteristics, traits and mannerisms sharply outlined. The rap- idly changing scenes and localities afford the author an opportunity to bring out at his best the colloquialisms aburdant ‘“‘down East,’’ and he has fully developed them. A vein of experimental religion and study of the occult sciences through mechanical means, is woven into the story, together with a splendid description of the scenes and incidents attendant on class day at a great American seat of learning. The story is clean and most charmingly told and de- serves to be read and occupy a place on the shelves of every student of American litera- ture. (New York: Harper & Bros.) Literary Notes. Messrs. Harper & Bros. have secured the American rights of the forthcoming life of the late Lord Tennyson. Mr. Paul Dunbar, the negro poet, who is now in England, is writing a novel. An En- glish edition of his ‘‘Lyrics of Lowly Life’ will be issued shortly. Mr. Rudyard Kipling has just delivered to the editor of a well-known American magazine the manuscript of a-new short story entitled ‘‘“Number 007."’ Sir Walter Besant, who like nearly ery one else, has been prostrated with influenza. is now convalescent, and is busy revising his new novel, “A Fountain Sealed,’’ which will be published in May by Chatto and indus. Miss Beatrice Harraden is engaged on a volume of Christmas stories, which will be published by Blackwood. Her new book, “Hilda Straffor@® and the Remittance Man,” is selling fairly well. It appeala most to the sympathies of feminine readers, The fourteenth edition of William Le Queux’s “Great War in England in 1897” is about to be issued by F. V. White & Co. Mr. Le Queux is sunning himeelf at Nice, and employing his leisure on his new story, the scene of which is laid chiefly at Monte Carlo. Mrs. Flora Annie Steel follows her re- cent success, “On the Face of the Waters,” with a new story curiously related in title to its predecessor. “In the Tideway’’ is the title, but the relation to the former story ceases there, for this is not an Bast Indian story, .but is Scotch in scene and character. It will be published by the Macmillians in May. Books Received. From Philip Roeder, 307 North Fourth a not. rare anomaly, this | street, St. Louis: “Reopen Sesame—Original Charades.” ' By Harlan H. Ballard. Boston: L. C. Page & Co. “Cap and Gown,” second series. Selected by Frederich Lawrence KnoWles. Boston: L. C. Page & Co. ‘A Singer's Heart.”’ Boston: Roberts Bros. “An Inheritance.”" By Harriet Prescott Spofford. New York: Charles Scribners Sons. “The Life of Laura Keene; Actress, Artist, etc.”” By John Creahan. Philadeiphia: The Rodgers Publishing Company. “A Key to the Orient."" By Mrs. Clapham By Anna Farquhar. ’ Pennington. New York: J. Selwin Tait & ons. “Nursery Problems.” Edited by Dr. Leroy” -M. Yale. New and enlarged edition. New ‘York: The Contemporary Publishing Com- any. Py rom the St. Louls News Company, 1008 Locust street, St. Louts: “Prince Schamyl’s Wooing; a Story of the “Caucasus-Russo-Turkish War.” By Rich- ard Henry nay nee and New York: Nally 0. Rothe Ms e of the Sun.” By Edward §&. Ellis. Chicago and New York: Rand, Mc- Nally & Co. “Devil's Dice.” By William Le ux, author of “Zorady oe ee and New ; McNa . lg os L Boland Book and Station- ery Company, St. uls: iS John alitax, Gentleman. B Mra, Craik. With illustrations by Hugo Riviere. ied fo N By James Barnes, autho Potions of the War of 1812, ork: ros. * “Flowers of Field. Hill and ah a By Caroline A. Creevey, author of crea» tions in Botany.” {ihustrated. New York: —~ witerar, _History of the etc. ys. . **My little pet canary is called Jack,”’ Mr. Duke said, “and it answers to it as well as if it were a more musical! and high-sound- ing released. After being well a few weeks he got over his wildness and began to appreciate his new home. “IT cannot soon forget the first time I opened his door to give him a little freedom. efore he made up his mind to come out he tried the door from his perch; then he tried it from the inside on e floor of the cage, and finally he stood under it and tried to pull the door down. After satisfy- ing himself that the door was all right, he came out and flew around till he was and went back. from the day I got Jack I would whistle The Sunshine of ede we Alley’ near his cage. It was the only tune he heard for at least six months and the. first notes he ever sung or whistled were those of this tune. He knew gothing else until I moved out to 107A Pendleton avenue to live. The first day we moved there two boys got into a dispute as to whether it was a man or a bird that was whistling ‘Para- dise Alley.’ His constantly repeating the tune satisfied one boy, but the other wouldn't believe it was a bird canaries and it was here that Jack learn he was a canary and not a mocking bird or parrot, for he picked - the notes of his little neighbors and would sandwich them in whenever he learned some new bars. He can whistle ‘Paradise Alley’ as perfectly as any person. He has also learned to call a person in a similar man- ner to that employed by a boy, who places his fingers fn his mouth and makes a pierc- ing whistle. ' “Apart from his cleverness as a mimic, he is a smart bird. He can make all his wants known in his own way. If he wishes to come out of his cage he will walk up and down in front of the door. When he wants to be hung away in a quiet place to sleep he will draw attention to his cage by a peculiar chattering and will walk up and down his perch, all the while looking up and reaching up, as much as to say, hang me up, please.’ He is very strong as is proved by the fact that he has been thrown to the floor, cage and all, several times in a manner that would have killed an ordinary canary. One reason for Jack’s becoming so tame, I imagine, is that the first t'me he moulted I thought he was troubled with vermin, and I greased h'm all over, as I had informed that would be a sure relief for the poate. The weather was cold,.and the little ellow would ‘allow me to cover him up with a cloth, and in that manner I got to hand- ling him. From that time on he grew very entle. 7 “He will eat anything that is placed on the table except cook meat, onions d beer. He will eat raw beefsteak if scra fine. He makes more fuss over a piece of onion than a little child does over taking medicine. He doesn’t like beer. I gave him some one day and he gave me to under- stand he was strictly temperate. “T feed him much as one would a pet dog only I give him no cooked meat. He is fond of sugar and candy. He ig plenty of greens to offset any possible ury From things that are too fattening. He is sick a day. “He will not bathe in his cage. He re- never “Several of our neighbors. had singing soundie : surrounded by a rim of flesh, easily detected by Should Visit the Country. an occasional rural outing. of placed this problem on the black a hen lays three eggs a d y how it take to lay thirty eggs THE WHIRLWIND ROAD. From Scribner's Magazine. The muses wrapped in myst Came ina rush of music on And I was lifted wildl And borne away into The dead doors of my being |} A wird of rapture blew across t The ae song oO c ear; x IT felt the mystery the m Yet they went swiftening I felt touches of the final truth Moments of A ge t away the humen, wall; dicwiy saw the meaning of it all— : meats ig of life and time and death But cannot tell tt to the men of earth. I only Pe the wa The whilrwind ro know. Some of the Boston schoolma’ams need ‘will f worlds rang still an@ : fear: the ways un- -And hurlea me, breathless, at the feet of Written for the Post-Dispatch. public, and even when that as the student. Faith, Hope and Charity, have, others should do unto you” is a precept Teachers this world has seen. One of the promise them, and be sure they this world, but take lessons fn your stars” that the knowledge has > enough to be plucked. but loss of money in a sad and sorry heart many. Dress, ornamentation and new styles very predominant. For marriage, partnerships or lawsul the squandering of money by very violent. Be exceedingly be just you may be until the planetary aspect Children born this lunar change and gluttonous; very ambitious and q through it, and though hé or she very poor at cloge of life, the Community. > 4, ri e Pasa Woe Ree ey hae g fe . - re . rz ed ON ‘ * ae. 4 ae ae he Mi e ae. a ; 3 oe 2 iy, Pad cast oe * Ee oy : . ah f % 2 tt be ie ee Os Mee Y ' 9 a3 » fl tie ¥ . “ ‘ or sense of touch there is a something that shapes our course and guides us, through good or evil we can only discover after we have passed the ordeal. C in contact with the masses, as I do; I find there Is a constant desire to be led into the light, and I must say that were I made of stone I letters I have received from all parts of the arr nge as far north as Minnesota and Wisconsin, as far New York City and as far west as California, and when I view the situation and hear the gries ascending I feel that I, the teacher, need as much help and encouragement uick at 7 ae o Bud we? Ae Tee. Eta . y igen one Ky : ase . a sh) he £4 w ye: f Fe 4 J 9 ny - / rs * - found it is even more Idolatry and superstition have no part in our and in what this world than by making people self-reliant and of fair play which every one claims as their right? handed down people, mixing with ers, teaching them doctrines which are still ackpo understood, because velled in superstition too often Bible better understood we would not haye all doubtings, these trials and even these wars. gq To this end we have devoted some of see for themselves that there is a way tow mass of people, I would say that my desire is that every Astrology. My intention is to teach the system shall mail all lessons and expect to —— a will be.ablg’to make their own paencage toy not any longer travel blindly rough strology, the God-given science, and thus “ham e of you thoroughly and army o out for themselves what the occurs in this longitude at 3:4 234 and it brings with it a weather as in everything ¢ rather hear of some bankruptcies during t like any of my friends to contract that this week, will not be favorable. The partner will turm out cruel, those children wil) suffer ill-fortune all th Ae f what wh ree > (= ;' &@ ‘ f believe I would be’ moved by the Letters have reached me from south as Texas, as far east as trembling love, moments of , , _ It is sometimes difficult to find a subject that will appeal to the sympathies of the = subject is 4ificult — to place it in such a shape that the readers may take to their own hearts the ideas ~ there conveyed, and as they read may say that the article is in consonance with their feelings and desires. As we feel the pulse of the multitude we can by the discover that, like the wayfarer, they agk of the Watchman: “W. of the night?” There seems to be an ever-present feeling that out beyond our own - oming