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The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

A boy of 12 years of age recently committed suicide in Connecticut be
 cause he had had a disagreement with
 his school teacher about the studies il
 was best for him to pursue. There have
 been two or three cases of children
 who have killed themselves because
 they failed to pass their school exam
 nations. Not long ago a little girl | took poison because she was not allow
 ed by her mother to go out and play
 with other children. There have been | several cases where boys and girls of
 tender years have killed themselves
 because they fancied they were cross ed in love by cruel parents. A census
 of children who have committed sui eide for trivial reasons would show
 that child suicide is increasing at an alarming rate. What is the cause of this? Why is it that those who should be most in love with life are so willing to part with it? Undoubtedly one cause is to be found in the abnormal sensiHveness of these youthful self murderers-a sensitiveness which is al lowed to develop without any effort to cure it until it becomes an overmas- tering passion which in these days when life is held of so little value easily leads them to part with it when ever they are not allowed to have their own way. Undoubtedly also another cause, and perhaps the strongest of all, is to be found either in the neglect of children by their parents or in faulty methods of bringing them up. A con- temporary, discussing thls subject, is of opinion that children were much better off when they were allowed to develop by simple growth, like Topsy. In the evolution of domestic govern ment the child has passed through many stages. A century ago 1t was little monster of depravity whose in- iquities must be cured by religious training of the severest kind. Then came the theory of brute nature to be overcome by the spiritual nature, and finally the theory enunciated by Frederic Harrison the other day that the child is incapable of sin by nature. Between all these theories somehow the child falls to the ground. Advanc- ed civilization with its scientific dog mas and theoretical schemes of train ing is doing its best to make children normal, but somehow it fails, as the multitude of wayward children, youth full criminals and youthful suicides tes- tifies. Are we not applying too much science to child rearing in some in- stances? Would it not be better to go back to natures processes and let them grow up as natural children with strong love of life, a healthy fear of punishment, and an enjoyment of nat ural instincts. like little animals, and not try to make little men and women of them before their time? The pro- cesses of modern civilization have something radically defective in them when boys and girls between ' and 12 years of age so frequently commit sui pidp
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

It is rather surprising to learn that our modern cup-defenderS sail no fast CT than a vessel of about the same size built in 1893. That statement, however, is made by a noted naval architect of Boston. He declares that the famous Salem privateer America, of the war of 1912, sailed faster on her best point with the wind on the quarter-than any of the crack racing yachts of to- day. Her log shows that she ire
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

A railroad Is actually building from Sault Sainte Marie to Hudson Bay. It has long been a dream of the Cana dians to have water route for Winni- peg wheat through this great bay; and although that may not be feasible on account of the obstructive tactics of Jack Frost, the railway line is certain to bring down to the Lake region great stores of lumber, and-it is said-of iron, copper and gypsum. A modern seaside hotel on Hudson Bay is also proposed.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Fiction writers throughout the world
 should take warning from the recent
 Seattle case in which a woman after reading one of Marie Corellis novels
 arose and killed her husband. LlIera-
 ture has been known to set poWer1uI
 influences at work upon the reading
 public. but no one had supposed that
 even Miss Corellfs novels would take
 effect in just this way. It is evident that if after reading book the reader is likely to start out on career of homicide the authors are taking a seri- Ous moral responsibility. If one is moved to manslaughter by reading Miss Corelli, it may be asked, what horrors might he not undertake after reading Hall Caine? The dissemina- tiOn of only few of the Manxman's works might set on foot a movement which would make the Boxer uprising trivial by comparison. While censor ships are to be disapproved on general principles, it is obvious that some re strictions may yet have to be placed on publications of this form. Properly the work of regulation would come within the domain of Scotland Yard and the detective agencies, as a meas ure of public safety. It has long been suspected that fiction might be dele terious, but in the face of such devel- opments it would be legitimately the province of the police to surround nov elists of the swashbuckling school, when they were about to commit an- other novel, and compel them to desist.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

quently made thirteen knots with the burden of warship, while the best speed of the defenders of to-day is little better than fourteen knots in racing trim. It is an interesting fact that the architect in question, a rneal descend ant of one of the builders of the pri-' vateer, is himself designing boat to defend the cup this year. He does not expect to surpass his ancestor.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
A Remarkable Lfniment.

The humorist of the Cynthiana CKy.) Democrat remarks: "One of the sur geons of CynthiaEa has discovered a valuable liniment. The other day he used it on the leg of politician who had scarcely been able to walk for sev- eral years. Now the politician is run ming for office. Another trial was on friends arm. The friend immediately struck him for ten"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Graphic.

After the fire in Buffalo residence had been extinguished by the depart ment and the family were preparing to settle down again for the night a little girl who had been awakened by the disturbance and had come down half dressed was asked by a neighbor If she had been much frightened.
 ''I should say l was" said the young lady. When first heard the alarm. just chattered in every limb. b."-BufTaIo Commercial.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Her Opinion of Compliments.

"No," said Miss Cayenne, 'T don't care for people who continually pay compliments"
 But it shows an amiable disposi- tion."
 Perhaps. But to me the habit re minds me that some people are willing to pay only what costs them nothing and what they don't really Owe."- Washington Star.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Welcome Ready,

The BOss-Mr. Bjonson, if you can't keep up with your work better, we shall have to look for another man.
 BjonsOn-I'm glad to hear that. I've been thinking all along that was do- ing enough work for rtwo.-Indianapo- lis Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

The magnitude of the making business may be judged from the fact that a Philadelphia firm has just brought 50.000 acres of timber land in North Georgia, for the use of branch factory to be started there.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
TUO Records.

The worlds record for skinning fish Is held in Gloucester. Mass. The worlds record for skinping lambs is held in Wall street. New York.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

This country now surpasseS all others In the total of it's exports. It also sur passes all others in the vast multi tudes of contented, prosperous and happy people within its borders.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Instead of saying E1i
 Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
 How I wonder what you are. the up-tO-date astronomer goes to work to find out with his spectroscope.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Over in Ontario there is a woman who says the men ought to be operated on as Mrs. Nation operates on the sa- looms. Her husband should take the precaution to sleep in the barn.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Qualified,

Section Foreman-Do you think you can boss a gang of men?
 MT. Bear-I think so; I've had my own way during thirty years of mar ried life.-Ohio State Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
WOud q Like Some.

What do you find in that stupid old paper to keep you so busy" petulantly asked Mrs. YoungcOuple.
 'I was just looking at the money market" he answered.
 'Oh, do they have a money market? Are there ever any bargains ?'-Indi- annapolis Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Insurance Papers Please Copy.

q should think it would be pretty hard for you, with such large family, to live on such a small income"
 But" replied the family man, "con- sider how much harder it would be for my family if I were to die on it.'-Phil- adelphia Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
In Print.

''I saw your name in print the other day" said one man to another who was very fond Of notoriety.
 ''Where" asked the other in q trem- or of excitement
 "In the directoTy."-
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Fortune seems to be still turning her wheel at the old stand. The man who organized the Sugar Trust and the American Cotton Company is now a bankrupt.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Friendly Interest.

'She fell in love with me at the last COvent Garden ball, old manw
 Really? How were you disguised, 2ld fellow ?"-Scrape.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
A Wen-Earned Reward.

Angelina, you are so extraordinarily popular"
 Well, dear me, don't l nearly kill myself trying to be agreeable to every body!"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Hard to ] ecide.

How that woman glared at you?
 "Yes; I've either bowed to her when don't know her, or else I know her and haven't bowed to her"
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Woman-If you will saw that wood for me I will give you a good, square meal.
 Tramp-I would, lady, but I had my fortune told yesterday and the gypsy said heart disease was going to carry me off, so must be very careful.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

England declining to agree to that !: isthmian canal showed instead of waterway for the world it wants its own way..
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Girls UsuaIlY Do.

"Have you MoOre's poems?" inquired the sweet young thing.
 ''I think so, miss; I'll look in a min ute" replied the clerk in the book store. By the way, here's a fine new story just out. It's called Just One Kiss and"
 'I want Moore," she interrupted haughtily. y.-Philadelphia Press.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

The rumor that the title "Prince of Wales" was to lapse may have been due to a fear. that nobody could dress the part properly.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
After the Best One.

Huskinby (chucklingly)-It wuz 12 below zero by my thermometer at 5 o'clock this mornin', an Hi Badgely's on'y showed nine below at thet hour.
 Rubenhay (disdainfully)-Huh! Mine registered twenty-three below at that very time.
 Huskinby-By goshi How much will yew take tew boot an tradeePuck.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

' 4 New York man died while looking
 at-a check for S1O,0O0. Maybe it was a - foretaste of heaven.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Tor fha LanlI0rd-

Rigby-Was the banquet an enjoy;I ble one?
 Sturgis-From the landlords point of view, yes. He got a big price for a mighty poor layout.-Boston Tran script.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

Miss Maud Come foresees the early
 extinction of England. In pity's name, ! has william Waldorf Astor to move on
 again?
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

No woman's children were ever so much trouble that it influenced her younger sisters to be old maids.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

When fool parts with his money the 5C chances are. that.som other foel- gets e part of it.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
J. T. Lesmer, Publisher

Wise is the man who can keep ap- pearances up and expenses down.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

After failing in all other efforts to avoid dying rich, Andrew Carnegie v might try a few church affairs.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

A St. Louis paper refers to him as "Pierp" Morgan. Doesn't this come un-
 der the head of leze majesty?
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

1t would be pretty tough on some men If others did the right thing by them.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Accounted For.

pr. Duck-Your feathers are just too pretty for anything.
 Henrietta-Yes; you see, was hatch ed from q dyed egg.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Ruf

McSwigan-I don't like that goat thet comes into our back yard.
 Mrs. McSwigan-But-
 McSwigan-EXactly; that's why don't like it.-Ohio State Journal.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

The thing that woman does around a house that annoys man most is to dust
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22

'Yes; she rejected him after accept ing attentions from him for a year."
 ''I think he was entitled to more con 
 ''Oi I don't know. I think she was him all the time.'-Puck.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
 THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayingst that Are Cheer fui to old or Young-Funny SeIec- tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Professional Rates.

Irate Householder-Sayl If you'll stop playing ."Hot Time," I'll give you a nickel!
 AntOnio-"Holy City," five cents; "HOt Time," ten cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1901-06-22
Inside the Man.

Q First Grip Germ-Ugh! What's wrong with this mans prOtOplasm any how?
 Second Grip Germ-Oh, he's taking ten grains of quinine every three hours; let's vamoose.-Ohio State Journal
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
DEATH DUE TO PERIT0MITs.
Autopsy Of Coroner ON Body Of
Mrs Katherine w. Krite.

Doctor Howard Carter Of the CoronGroi
starr held an autopsy yesterday Afternoon
on the body Of Mrs: Katherins W. Krits.
which was exhumeG from its grave in g.
Peters Cemetery. He found that death was
due to peritonitis resulting from gastritisb
as had been certified to by Doctor George
w. Barrett. q Christian Science healer, who
has an once at No. 81 Chestnut street
MrA Krtte died Tuesday at the homo o1
her daughter. at No. Ss31A Ridge avenuA
Doctor George w. Barrett who had been
attending her, gigned the death certificate,
assignings death due to gastritis. and q burial
certincate was issued by Mortuary Clerk
Reber upon the application Of Louis 6pel-
Thursday morning.
While the funeral was In progress the
discovery was made that Doctor Barrett
was not O registered physician in st. Lo3is.
and the Coroner was notified. Doctor Funk.
houser decided to hold an inquest. and &C
cordingly Doctor Carter was sent out yes
terday to hold a post-mortem examination
Coroner Fcnkhouser will proceed with the
Nortusry Clerk Reber yesterday sendevsd
his resignation to Health Commissioners
starfloff because Assistant Health Cum
missioner Francis had censured him tor roe
scrutinizing the list of registered physicinns
for Barrett'S name. Doctor 6tArklo1 01o
not come to his ONCE yesterday. and the
reclamation was not acted upon. t -
thought that Doctor Rsber VII return 70
hia dutieS
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
LANES E. YEATMAN VERY I'LL.
Venerable st. Louisan, 1t IL Fear
ed, May Not Recover.

James E Yeatman. one Of the Oldest and
mos, respected citizens Of st. Louis. 70
critically Ill at his home. No. 3S17 Washing
ton boulevard. suffering from severe at
tack of uraemia. So serious Is his condi-
ton that grave fears are entertained Tor
the outcome of his struggle with the NAL
adv He is now 81 years old
Until the early days Of spring Mr.. Yeat-
man was in the bes; Of health. In spite OF
his age and. although grown somewhat
feeble was still fond of walking in the
open air The attack Of uraemia came upon
him somewhat suddenly. and three or four
days ago his condition became SO seriouS
that he was forced to take to his bed
His daughter. Mrs. Alfred Carr, - nov
constantly by his side: and he has constant
medical attendance. The news OF his tu-
ness has caused great sympathy among tie
older residents Of the city.
Mr.. Yeatman was prominent IN ouslnese
and politics for years before the Civil war
He founded the Merchants Bank and was
the FIRST president Of the Mercantile Li--
brary. Through the Civil War he was z
leader In charitable work. and ever since
has been connected with benevolent under
takings He was from the start one OF ne
stanch supporters OF Washington Univer-
Stty.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
By Telegraph.
REPUBLIC SPECIALS.

Cairo. ILL.,. June n.-Ths river fell = Of . foot
as ns sss and %
rom from %.mphi: With . s0od UP q Hsi.ns .ad
PsGplss ps1ess i1r's: ior At 10 S fhs
s delayed here reps,rins Z burned boiler: .,s .,s
nishs G.Ds:iH M:nIs r.rss. .hs o.... =: essa sa
Sn Se tns Dss .is .esss rssurnsa her. New
Orleans by ysil to-lY The lIa,ry brown n N
= rsps1:ns as n her sa1nsee .ns WI g, away for
ST. Louis to-|0r5ow forsnson with barge s, Of
TIE T. H. Davis 10 due from Cincinnati for the
icw.r MISSISSIPPI, with a tow Of smptiss: Pilot
sssh !. I'm ,hs s nsI :nP a:. ns .s
accident. She VIII Be towed Up for repair.
Oakland has nearly completed her repairs at the
Friis is at the bank swsisins he ,osd;af o. he
oi lSsr !: n. 'se from Sc as Po
". Peares returned from Ne. 0y,sans by sa!l
up % Al New 6Sis:n. 6 .. ..s:slns = TOW of :npsies
As ;oOn Dn,,s as "a the S.ss: are un0.ded she will
;,:sd: X ;S:, s: :.;s: e. ::n :: . =
o. msSshanal.e for mi. place: and rstsInsd q
1s%ss = e d:p.;,.s = S:;:f: 8 f.,ss: s:
fhe 9. II. H. clark and bsrEes from New Or
leans. passed up at .. m. for 81. Louis Re
ceipts by river to-day were one bale Of cotton
ard scs4 sacks Of cottcnseed
NJ June s.'sr ssuss soI rcd ,s ,n;
So, th!. morning. The Joe Fowler arrived at
o'clock this morning and departed at IL 1he
CITY Of Pittsburx. from Memphis. arrived at 2:s)
p. m. and left for Cincinnati at as No boats
except the local packets have arrived or departed.
Business on the wharf rather quiet
Chester. H.. June :1.-River stationary: gauge
80 feet. Weather cloudy. Boats up: Jack frost.
.. III: Harry Brown, p. m: Josie. noon to-
day Columbia fof 81 Loui: ss I p m Chester
ESQ a. m: James Y. lockwood at p. m.
Grand Tower. H.. June 21.-Ches;er Gown at
4 o. m. and passed up for st. Louis at $50 D. m.
Jack Rabbit arrived from Muddy River at 4:40
r m. The gauge reads i..s feet, q fall CT 4 OF
a foot in the last q hours. Weather hot and
cloudy.
Burlington. Ia. June 21.-The river has fsllon
one-haif inch since last report. and Is now feet
81. inches above low-water mark Of 1854. Weather
cloudy and warmer. after a thunderstorm The
New Orleans. La. June 4-Weather pa-tly
cloudy a-d arm. Arrived: John K Speed Cin-
cinra,i; Hcxie ard barses. St. Louis Departed:
Spe ID. Cincinnati
louisville Ky June n.-River rising: In canal
locks "a feet inches. Weather cloudy and warm
Warsaw. ILL.,. June 21-sause reads feet
Weather clear and hot Sidney down this morn
ins silver Crescent made her regular trip.
wheeling. W. Va, June e1-River feet Z
inches and rising. Weather Cloudy and warr,-
Pi;tsbvrx. Pa. June 21.-Rivc- So feet and
rising Weather clear and warm
Cincinnati. o.. June T.-River 8.5 feet and
falling. Weather fair and warm
Evansville Ind. June 2--River 15-5 feet and
rising
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
River ssialto Brevities.

~.c,,,n Frank Never Of Warsaw. H.. b In
St. Louis to attend the dedtcauon oe tns ssw
ste,mer laoe Girardcau next Tuesday. Wnlcp u
\, intended to make an impressive ceremony.
When tho Cape Girardcau reaches tno pSt ss. s.,S.
whicn IL is named the boats crew VIII os gisen
\ silver water cooler and the ladies VIII present
q set Of colors to fly from the stan
The Bald Eagle was disabled % the pp
stream trfp by n breakags Of the seafe Iust y.
fore reaching Copper Creek Landing. The boat
will be repaired temporarily. 90 that the rssufn q
irp to ST. Louis can Be made md VII , snfn ,s p
part for Peoria to-day instead OF the 5el1 EeSte
snd the new steamer Cape 6irardeau Will MAKE
the trip TO Alton In the absence OF tne epfeeo
Eagle.
The Quincy departed yestsrday With = AT Al
patronage Of freight and the best pesssnssr nse
OF the season
The peters Lee left port yesterday aftsrnooa
with q large freight trip ano fair number oe
me Columbia Is due from Chestsr this morn
ing and will depart for the same Dcrt In tns
afternoon At o'clock
The Grey Eagle reached 81. Louis yesterday
morning from Commerce with . fairiy good up
The Chester win arrive this morning from
Cape 0irardeau and will recelve TO clear tor tne
iame point In the afternoon.
Nearly 30 persona most OF whom wiz make
the round trip. were passengers on the quincy
to 81. Paul yesterday afternoon
Colonel Hunter Ben Jenkins was at his desk
yesterday, after an absence OF day. due 70
slight indisposition caused BY the heat
The City Of Sheffield will Gear this afternoon
for Hamburg and ell Calhoun County landings
The Sidney b e4e to-day from Buriin(3oo ana
will receive to clear In the afternoon for keokuk.
The India Givers will clear this afternoon
for Hamburg and way landings.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
Treasury Statement.


There slow demand for foreign
change and the market barely steady.
ID. r. Francis. Bro. & CO. report closing rates
follows:
Prime sterrg. cables issssaiSsz.: checks
4S.sG4ss. CO days 4.s5i. TiS5's.
Commercial sterling bankers checks 4ssax
GO days 4sSi.u4 ss%s; 81 days ASA ilIi.siS.
Grain bills 4so&.. cotton bulls 4.s4s. lri SiS..
BANKERS Paris cables 5.Isu5l5 l-ls: checks
bl5-sQs.5 1Sd5-lel.. 81 days 5.Ti.45.l1 1-I6sr
5.lsb
Commercial French francs, checks 51si.g
Els l-l6E ). lo.s 50 days 5.lsis I5.1s LIS.
Swiss checks 5I.i=95.i7is gs. I.i.; 60 days
5.2Gfi5.2o lilo.
Belgian checks :. 5.1STsG5.l6 i-1tl5f.i.: 50 days
6.19Ad - 1-ls
BANKERS reichsm:rk cables s5'.9s5 3-ls: checks
sstsI:5 11-ls. o. days s5 l-1sps5ls.
Ccrnmercial checks 95lsJs5 3-is. 6. days e5.
Bankers Dutch guilders. checks 40is. 60 days
Ns-
Commercial checks sns. "a, zig. g, anrs Int.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
FOREIGN FINANCE.


London. June .l.-consols for money ss 9-ls:
dc for the account 30 s-l6; Atchison eO5s: Ca
madam Pacific lsA. 81 Paul ls;; Illinois central
New York Central le): Erie ii%: Pennsylvania
1s Reading 2s7s; Erie preferred 1855: Northern
Pacific pfd los; Grand Trunk Ill.,: Anaconda
lol.: Rand Mines i..s; United States Steel 5si. !:
pft. l0lL. Money 1ST2 per cent. The rate OF
discount in the open market for short bills 10
.-leIs s-iC per cent: do three months bills
yi.Tq-ls per cent. Spanish Is az. The amount
OF bullion taken into the Bank Of England on bal
ance to-day t4s.oDo
France.
Paris. June si--Business was quiet and prices
were firm on the Bourse to-day. Rentes had an
excellent tendency. owing 10 the proposed Income
tax NOT being Incorporated in the budget Span
fsh A. ard Spanish rails were particularly Ia
vored ON the improvements In exchange. Indus
trials were Irregular. Rio Tiatos were offered. on
less satisfactory reports regarding similar secr-
ties in New York. Three per cent rentes 1.ef Sc
for the account Spanish Is se-z1i..
Germany.
Berlin, June .i.-For the settlement. money was
quoted at Il. per cent on the Boerse to-day.
Home funds were frm- Internationals ir-
regular Canadian Paciffcs in good de.sa nj
on London aevices. rrsnsvaa. rails improved.
Banks and ind.;strials were harder. but traasac-
tions United.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22

Boston Mass. June 2.-The Commerea 8e1s
letln will say In to-morroWs report On tns 49,
trace OF the United States:
..These has been q steady movement q v1et
and her. and there prices have advanced 1no
srsrcitv of me voois has turned the attention
q manufacturers to the haif-biood woose -
a sale OF 1.S0O bales Of South Amer1cAn e10.2r
bred clothing wool was made to carpet n1n:
nice kncWn In history, and can Be an4o4 N
Send at isc a pound free sales Of Old zoee.na
Nom me medium. i36lsc has been paid
Boston buyers are taking wools freeiy - @
AZ isaisc. and at Tne Dale.. Ors:s saies have
been made OF new choice wool for nAc. H. -
been sIisSieS pounds. .Ssinst g u sD 1c..b
for the sane period Of lsco. 1ne boaon -
Of n, ,y71 800 pounds for the sams pex3o1 z -
e H. a. ,::ad 8 - he z - 80 - = ~