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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
HANNA DIsCLAIMs A CHOICE.
lie Only Says Woodruff, Bliss and Al
lisOn Are Out.

Philadelphia. June R-With the meeting
of the National Committee to-day for the
purpose OF framing the preliminaries ana
adjusting the claims of conteStfng dele
gates, the ante-convention work set in.
Next TO the committee meeting ;he Yea =
ture of interest to-day was the arrival OF
Chairman Hanna, who reached here at
O'Clock.
The national chairman was met at Broad
Street Station by committee OF citizens
and escorted 10 the Hotel Walton AS soon
as he reached his rooms, Mr Hanna was
bes'esed by callers. who came In "a steady
stream.
There was a great influx of visitors to-
day. All but "A few of the National Com
mittee are now mere. Many delegates are
also arriving. Quite number of Southern
Senator Hanna was asked after his ar
rival whether IL was true that the Presi-
dent had a candidate for the vice presi-
eency.
There is no truth in that report" said
he. none whatever. The President will not
interfere. He has no candidate.
Then. who is your candidate: he was
asked
Il have none. My only desire is to get
the best man."
You are quoted as being opposed 70 MI.
Woodruff"
Il have said. when asked whether MI
Woodruff was candidate. that hopea nc1,
and do not retract that statement. That Is
the way l feel AS for Mr.. Bliss. he IS an
admirable man. but he is out OF the ques.
ton: Nc cannot accept: Senator AIiison
Well, / came over on the train with hifn
and he Is absolute in his refusal. There is
TO doubt of his eincerity-in not wanting
the place And. as matter M, % OF fact: act We -;
the Senate. He is worth dozen of US other
what are Delivers chances?..
"Nr Dolliver Is an avowed candidate. and
he mas a good following among his friends
In the House. but / cannot say more as 10
his prospects. The truth Is that there IS as
yet no approach TO a settlement of the mat
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Marine Intelligence.

New York, June 13-Arrived: kaiserin
Maria Theresa from Bremen.
New York. June 13.-Arrived Ems from
Genoa and Naples.
Queenstown, June 13-Arrived: Majestic,
New York for Liverpool.
Southampton, June 13.-Arrived: ST.
Paul, from New York.
Bremen, June l3.-Arrived: Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse from New York.
Liverpool June 13.-Arrived: Num!dian.
Montreal.
London. June 1s.-Arrived: Marquette
from New York.
Hong g-Kong, June 13.-Arrfvsd. previously:
/, Milos, Seattle, Via Shimonosekt.
Queenstown. June 13.-Sailed; Ivernia
from Liverpool. Boston.
Moville. June 13-Sailed: Lucania, from
Liverpool, Montreal
Southampton. June 1a-Seiled: Saale, from
Bremen. New York. via Cherbourg.
New York. June 1S,-Sailed: Hesperia
Naples. etc: St. Louis. Southampton; Fries
land. Antwerp.
New York. June 13-Sailed: Steamer
Oceania, Liverpool.
Cherbourg. June l3.-SaiIed: Saale, from
Bremen and Southampton. New York
Bremen, June 13.-Sailed: Maine, New
York
Rotterdam. June 13. p. m.-Arrived:
Steamer Potsdam. New York
Copenhagen, June 13.-Arrived; Hekla.
New York. via Christensen.
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manifested yesterday TO send both Governor
Stone and Colonel Phelps as delegates rep
reStnts what will be the preponderance oI
stone goes before the convention with the
PLAIN issue OF corporation influence in poll
ties, a great many delegates. who are per-
ssonaily on friendly terms with Colonel
phelps. Will deem II party duty TO ob Y
the summons and vote against the Colonel.
Probably on personal grounds. Phelps has
en,l!sh delegates in sight To win. But when
the issue is raised in plain terms before the
convention. as Stone firmly insists that he
Will raise II. the result is rather more than
DOUBTFUL.
Colonel Phelps's friends hold Il number
of proxies from delegates unable 10 attend.
II is now stated. however, that the con-
test has become so conspicuous ali over
the State that the attendance of regular
delegates VIII be much larger than WAS at
first expected. The number of proxies will
he corresponiingly less. Moreover. the
stone programme is to contend that no
proxies should b. recognized. except those
counties represented by the delegates Civ
ing the proxies. II this movement Is sue
cessful the use of proxies will be still fur
tner restricted.
Another difficulty in the way of the
Phelps following is that he vii! hardly find
"A spokesman able 10 meet Governor Stone
Stone has not only forced the issue, but
has in a measure staked his own party in
ifuence on the result He is in position
TO make il an that all who are not with
him are against him and must choose out
in the open. He IS fighting for his own
prestige and will put forth all his powers.
II Is not his own election as delegate that
ne cares for: only the defeat OF Phelps will
be victory. A compromise on the election
of both VIII be stone loss. Under such
circumstances the yigor and aEGressveness
Will be on the Stone side. Colonel Phelps;
can hardly expect his friends in the conven-
ton to do and dare everything for him as
stone will do and dare on the other side
In case Phelps is defeated the big four
Will probably be Stephens. Store Earber
and Chrisman. This ticket has the more
probability of success from the general
knowledge that. in the event OF Mr. Bry-
ans election. the potent Missouri influence
with the administration will consist of Gov
ernor stone: Mr.. Dockery. Captain Lesueur
and their allies
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DOCKERY PASSES THROUGH.
GabernatOria1 Candidate Promises q
Vigorous Campaign.

A. NJ. Dockery. Democratic nominee for
Governor Of Missouri arrived in st. Louis
yesterday and registered at the Planters.
He was on his way to Jefferson City, and
Sir. Dockery Is a fieshy man, and he used
a fan vigorously all day long. His broad
brimmed. felt hat finally became too warm
and he invested in a comfortable straw. His
new hat is not the latest cut or crown. but
II has wide brim, and evidently suits
it's owner.
Mr.. Dockery said that he had nothing of
importance to communicate. and probably
would not have until the campaign opened
In August. II am going over the State by
train. horseback and wagon" said he. II
am not particular which II Is. but J ex-
pect to get around fairly well before the
campaign is over"
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The Twentieth Century,

When a few months more shall have passed
we will then stand at the very threshold of the
Twentieth Century. and the Nineteenth in whose
one hundred years the greatest progress of the
world has been made, will be thing OF the
past 1t will. however. be known the century
of invention and discovery. and among some Of
the greatest Of these we can truthfuily mention
Hostetter's Stomach Bittere, the celebrated rem
edy for all ailments arising from a weak or dis
ordered rtomach. such as dyspepsia indigestion
hstuency constipation and biliousnees. It has
been without a doubt one OF the greatest bless
ings TO mankind during the past fifty years as a
tonic and health builder. Many prominent ply
sicians prescribe and recommend It. and say that
Il should be in every household Take their ad-
vice. buy q bottle and be convinced, but be sura
70 get the genuine with a Private Revenue
Stamp over the neck Of the bottle.
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gates the necessity. from their viewpoint.
of going into the Middle West for strength
for the ticket. and they may be successful
with their arguments.
Mr.. Hit Of Illinois is entirely acceptable
to the administration. The only trouble in
his case Is that he has not put himself for
ward as a candidate. and as far as rs
known. there Is no organized movement IN
his behalf. If his Illinois friends should
start a vigorous campaign for him no OBJ
stacles would be thrown in the way from
administration sources. IL is thought
Up to the time Chairman Hanna OF the
National Committee left Washington no de-
cision had been reached as TO the person to
present the name of lLr. Mckinley TO the
convention. The indica ticns were. however.
that Senator Fairbanks of Indiana would be
the man. There will he several speeches
secondinS the nomination. Senator Fora
ker'S to be the principal one.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Tha contract of the Kern Company for
lighting the residence district probably VIII
be revoked by the Board of Public Improve
ments next Tuesday.
The graduating exercises OF Loretto
Academy were held at that institution yes
teriay.
David Block of No. 1855 West Pine street
celebrated his seventy-second birthday yes
terday by presenting 10 each OF his chill
dren $500 ir Government bonds. The total
Of the gift was $4,000.
The Democratic State Committee met
yesterday at the Iindell Hotel and selected
J. Harry Edwards for secretary.
Eugene Meigs. timer living at No.
s1O7 Pine street was assaulted and serious
ly wounded by two negroes early yesterday
morning.
The commencement exercises Of the West
ern Military Academy In Upper Alton were
held yesterday. More than 1000 guests were
present
All the lines OF the St. Louis Transit
Company will be operated to-day without
police guards.
The hearing In the Federal injunction
suit against Mahon and others was con-
tinuei in the United States Circuit Court
yesterday until June %
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Richard Hanlon of st. Louis elected to
the National Board of the Credit Mems
Association.
National Conference Of Jewish Charities
In session in Chicago elected officers.
Receiver appointed for the Chicago Elec-
trio Traction Company.
Degree of Doctor Of Laws conferred on
Lord Pauncefote British Ambassador to
the United States. by the Columbia Univer-
sity.
United States Senator Scott wired his son
10000 on the occasion of the latters we'd
ding.
Millions In gold dust are coming from
Alaska In steamers that have cleared.
New York will ship S3.5iN.Ooe in gold to
Europe to-day.
Original will of Stephen d. Miles, a
Nebraska millionaire. declared valid and
one son receives only small bequest.
Texas Democrats are working to form a
new court at Texarkana, out of the Fifth
Civil Appeals District.
The Missouri-Kansas Zinc Miners Asso-
citation sent out a letter asking for a gen.
eral shutdown in order to improve prices.
Mrs Jules Dreyfus was found dead at
Galveston, Tex. A verdict OF poisoning by
morphine, self-administered was returned.
Young Harvili. arrested at Bolton, Tex
declared that he killed his father last March
TO save his sisters life. The body was
found
Crowds arrived at Jefferson City to attend
the Democratic State Convention.
The Reverend Clifford W. Barnes Of Chi
cago was chosen president Of Illinois COL
lege, Jacksonville.
A complication was caused at Fort Smith,
Ark, by the appointment of two priests to
be acting vicar general Father Kraemer is
TO be recognized.
At Illinois University commencement an
address was made by Comptroller Bird g.
Coler OF New York, and some of his state
ments created surprise.
SPORT.
Sudhof and Thomas WIRE hit hard, and
Philadelphia beat 81. Louis II to z.
Wednesdays winners: Moronf, Ramiro II,
Tom Collins. Tickful, Glen Lake and Am
pere.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Commencing Sunday. June IL. and daily
thereafter. the Illinois Central will operate
its Chicago trains. the Daylight and Dia-
mond Special, over its own rails via Litch-
field and Springfield. There will be no
change in time leaving St. Louis. Through
service TO Freeport via Springfield, Clin-
ton. Bloomington and La Sale wn also be
established on the same date. the North
ern Illinois Express leaving at 7:5S a. IN.
daily.
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ROper-DOrsey.

Washington. June 13.-Miss Lillian T.
Dorsey of Washington and Edwin A. Roper
OF Kansas City were quietly married yester-
day afternoon by the Reverend Father
Floyd. assistant pastor of St Patrick's
Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Roper left on a hon
eymoon trip to Atlantic City, after which
they will 60 to their new home at Hacken-
sack, \. J. Mr.. Roper is an expert teieg-
rapher and is well-known in ST. Louis He
Joined the Signal Corps and served with
fish War.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
Boy Struck by Lightning.

Cerro Gordo, ILL.,. juno l2-Durinr a
severe thunderstorm this afternoon the
barn Of M Croninger, a wealthy farmer
living four miles north Of here. was
struck by lightning, burning over thirty
tons of hay and killing Tom Holt, aged 10
years, who was living at Mr.. Croninger's
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
RAILROADS

The Astor syndicate has obtained liberal
concessions and will build an isthmian line
across Honduras.
n. T. Reigarr has been made purchasing
agent of the ST. Joseph and Grand Island.
The Illinois Central will inaugurate its
st. Douis-Chicago service via Springfield,
H., on June IL.
More Pennsylvania men have been placed
in the directory Of the Norfolk and Western.
1t is denied that President Smith of the
L. & n. will resign.
The Southeastern Freight Association is
alarmed at the low rates given by the Hol-
lander Line and Mobile and Ohio.
ST. Louis tobbers are protesting against
the advanced rates in the new Southern
classification.
The Southern Railway may open Offices in
St. Louis about September l.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Cairo. ILL.,, June 13-Wibur B. ThistIewood
and Miss Geraldine Lancaster, prominent
socially, were married last night at the res
fdence OF the brides parents by the Reyer-
end ]: 7. NJ Knox of the Presbyterian
Church. The couple left for the Atlantic
>Coast where they will spend some time
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Army Orders.
REPr-BI.I1- SPECIAL.

Army Orders.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. June i3.-Army orders:
The following assignments to regiments
of officers recently ;iro nloted are made:
Lieutenant Colonel j. H. Calef to the
Third Artillery.
Major James OHara 10 the First Ar;il-
lery.
Captain f. s. Benton to the Third Artil-
lery, Battery H.
Major j. w. Pope, Quartermaster is re-
iieved from further duty at Savannah. Ga.
and Charleston. s. c., and Will proceed to
Denver. Colo. to relieve Lieutenant Colonel
eral who will proceed TO Chicago to relieve
Colonel J. e. g. Lee. Assistant Quarter
master General. Colonel Lee will retain
station at Chicago and settle his accounts.
The leave granted Major Il. NJ. Koeh1er.
Thirty-seventh Infantry, Is extended one
month.
Leave for three months Is granted Major
F. B. Jones. Quartermaster
The leave granted Second Lieutenant W.
s. Brown, Third Infantry. Is extended one
month.
Colonel ]. q. Lee. Assistant Quarter
master General. will proceed from Chicago
to Chickamauga Park on ofacial business.
II. A. Peed, Thirty-second Infantry.
The leave granted Second Lieutenant L.
NJ. Cults. Eleventh Cavalry. Is extended one
month.
Major j. T. French Jr. Ouartermaster.
will proceed from Chicago to Milwaukee on
Acting Hospital Steward Robert Leigh
ton. Hospital Corps. Jefferson Barracks, Is
transferred to Fort Mcdowell. He viii be
sent to that post in charge Of a detachment
Of privates Of the Hospital Corps fully
equipped for the field. and fit for service in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
A. v. AuteP.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Topeka, Kas., June "A " Auter, one
Of the pioneers Of Topeka, died here to-day
He was IS years old. and was one OF the
wealthiest men In Shawnee County. During
the speculative boom in Kansas fifteen
years ago Mr. Aufer amassed a fortune
He purchased Government bonds with his
money.
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Captain John w. Hartley.

Decatur. Ill. June 13-Captain John W.
Hartley. q veteran OF the Mexican and Civil
War and State secretary of the Mexican
War Veterans Association, died at his
nome here to-day. aged Y years. He was
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
To-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BIrSINESS.

Discount rates were TO per cent OF on
call and time loans. Clearances. so'so'1o'
balances SS62. .5is. New York exchahse' par
bid, 1Oc premium asked; Louisville. I'c hs-
count bid, par asked: Chicago. l5c niscouh'
bid. par asked: Cincinnati. 25e discount oio'
par asked; New Orleans. 2ac discount pio'
par asked.
The wheat market locally closed higher at
73c n June .3ssc b. July, 1880 n. Aug.
.sJsc b. Sept. 75a75tsc No. red. Corn closed
steady a, Ssa.c n. June, 3ssSc a. july. "sc n
Sept, 3S4.c No. white. Oats closed az =, &c
n. June, 2aIsc July, 2li-c a. Sept, 2i124'.c
No. ?
Chicago wheat market closed higher al
7,s.c H. June 73isIasc July. 7h4c Aug. Scrn
closed quiet AZ ss7sc T.. June. Sslsc a. jury
solL0Ixsc a Sent Oats closed at &c n. June,
Z27sc July. &c Aug.
The local market for standard mess pork
closed steady at Sll.15 for new. Prime
steam lard closed lower at e-4oc' choiee IL
6.45c.
Tho local spot cotton market closed quiet
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$3.50 REWARD
EDWARDS WHITAKER. President.

the tropics. Upon completion OF this duty.
he will report AT San Francisco for duty
with the Sixth Cavalry.
Acting Hospital Stewart William A. Nor
ris. Hospital Corps. Fort Yates. Is trans
ferred to jefferson Barracks
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Chtls and Fever II q bottle OF Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic II is simply iron and Quinne in 9
tasteiess torm- NO cure-no Day. Price soc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14
1T Is NEW YORK OR IOWA.
One of the states seems Sure to Fur
nish Mckinley's Running Mate.
] A IL A Il A N
BY MURAT HALSTEAD.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa June 13.-The talk
about the vice presidency concentrates on
New York and Iowa candidates. Mr. Bliss
is the foremost man from New York. Nr.
Woodruff's boom seems to have 0een pre-
sented prematurely and lacks longevity
Senator Allison is understood 10 be tie
Presidents quiet preference and his nom
ination Is regarded a positive probsb bill
ity. II there Is man TO be chosen IN New
York. not Mr.. Bliss, General Frank Greene
Is the probability II Allison Is not the
man, Deliver comes next. II is tie story
that the President believes that no matter
who is nominated what state he nails
from he will accept The New England
candidacy Of Secretary Long srems TO be
taperins to a passing compliment.
There are Impressions here that the DEM
ocratic candidate for In. vice presidency
will be Admiral Dewey or ex-senator Hill
of New York.
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New Post Omce. EstabliaheA.

EEPf' BIIC Special
Washington. June l3.-The following post
offices have been established:
Alabama-Dominick. Hale County. W. A.
Johnson, postmaster: South, Covingtou
County. A l.. Poston. postmaster.
Georgia-Anita. Bullcch County, W. NJ.
Simmons, postmaster; Mildred Taliaferro
County. j. W. Park. postmaster.
Iowa-Enod. Taylor County. Arthur Craw-
ford. postmaster.
Tennessee-Murray. Dickson County,
Charles Elliott. postmaster.
Rural free delivery service will be eS-
tablshed in Iowa June is as follcws:
Decorah. Winneshiek County. one carrier;
covered. thirty-two square miles; popula-
ton served. j35: carrier, Henry Viste.
Postvlle, Aliamakee County. one carrier:
length of route. twenty-five and one quarter
miles: area covered thirty square miles:
population served, 675 carrier, Joseph Riley
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Additional Letter Carriers.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. June 13.-Additioual letter
carriers have been granted as follows:
Der /.
Savannah. Ca, one carrier, October /
Indianapolis. Ind, two carriers, October L
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Recorder OF Deeds William H Hahn was
Notified yesterday of his appointment as
one of the assistant se.ceapt-at-aImS at
the Republican National Convention. which
meets at PHILADELPHIA June Is.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-06-14

Yellow Fever In New Orleans
Would be robbed OF half its terrors II the
people would fortify their health by the use
Of the Red Circle Pill.
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$1,000 REWARD

VIII be paid for the arrest and conviction
of the person or persons who shot Con-
ductor j. X. Richardson at Laclede and
Grand avenues on May IS. 1900.
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LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

The local spot cotton market closed quiet
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Secretary Dick announced the States and
districts in which there were contests
There were thirty-three contests, involving
the seats Of seventy-iive delegates. This is
about one-eleyenth of the entire conven-
tion. remarkably large proportion I'm a
convention where there is no question as
to the main issues. The involved seats are:
Seats
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Sudhor and Thomas WIRE hit hard, and
Philadelphia beat 81. Louis II to z.
Wednesdays winners: Moronf, Ramiro II,
Tom Collins. Tickful, Glen Lake and Am
pere.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-07-17
Sacred Ground.

The ground on which foreign lega-
ton stands is considered as belonging
to the country whose flag floats from
the legation roof. Supposing a mem
Der of foreign legation in London
committed murder, all we could do
would be to Suggest" Ga favorite dip
lomatic word, always used, except in
relation to China) that the offender
should be sent back to his native coun-
try and punished there. Some time
ago, when certain gentleman, whose
name was well known at the time. was
kidnapped into the Chinese legation. an
inspector from Scotland Yard imme-
diately proceeded thither and released
the prisoner. This was a most serious
breach Of international law, and was
intensely discussed "in diplomatic cir
cles." Since the Chinese legation is
part and parcel of China, an invasion
Of the celestial empire was thus made
by Scotland Yard official. Chambers
Journal.