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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
AT THE GATES OF HERAT.

In the demand for the Russian oc-
cupation Of Herat now being openly
made by st. Petersburg newspapers
there is seen the first notable material
ixat1on Of the peril for England created
By the recent death Of the Ameer Of
Afghanistan.
The game IL being craftily played
from the Russian side of the table. 1t
b represented that Great Britain con-
templates annexing Afghanistan on the
pretext that this Is necessary to main
tain tranquility in that turbulent coun-
Try under its new conditions. Russia
cannot afford to submit to this, it is
argued. For the proper policing of her
own frontiers it is imperative that she
shail occupy Herat and thus control
Afghanistan.
It viii be remarkable indeed II a clash
between Russia and England is averted.
Tho death Of the Afghanistan ruler who
was England's friend has given Russia
an opportunity too tempting to be neg
iected. The disposition to force matters
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
MEETINGS OF THE MINISTERS.
Pastors of Many Denominations
Meet in Separate Council.

The Presbyterian ministers yesterday
heard paper from the Reverend Doctor E
d. Walker. pastor Curby Memorial Church
on 'The Social Crusader" The paper
called attention to the recent movement in
other parts Of the country for the purpose
Of recognising society along sociallstic
lines. Doctor Walker took issue with the
movement, declaring that 1t went on the
assumption that the adoption of its plans
would t,ou eradicate existing evils The posi-
others.
The following visiting ministers were
huQue. Ia: the Reverend r. H. Bent, late
missionary to China. now pastor Of the Peo-
pies Church; the Reverend Doctor S. l.
Committee of the Southern Assembly, % Who
is on his way to the Synod of Kentucky.
and the Reverend ]. p. Tice. who is labor
ing among the colored people at 81.
Charles. Mo.
The Methodist Episcopal ministers met at
Salem German Church. when two papers
We're read. one on Doctor Fisk's book,
Through Nature to God" by the Reverend
". 8. Bundy. pastor of the church at Ba-
den. and the other on THE Problem of the
Atonement," by the Reverend J. w. Van
Cleye Of East st. Louis. A resolution was
adopted commencing the Centenary NJ. E
Church. South. for the position It has taken
in reference to the downtown church prob
lem. 1t will be remembered that. aside
from Christ Church Cathedral. Centenary
Church is the only Protestant church that
has stood its ground in the east end of the
city.
The Reverend Doctor W. W. Boyd was TO
have read the paper at the Baptist minis
ters' meeting yesterday. but not being able
to be present. the Reverend Doctor NJ. J.
Breaker. home and foreign mission secre-
tary. read paper on THE Gospel for Mis-
siorary Agencies"
The Southern Methodist ministers held
their meeting at st: Charles. Mo- by spe-
cial invita- ton of Presiding Elder Robert
White Of the IS St - chasles district. and Presi-
dition to the pastors Of the city. there were
present Bishop Galloway and Presiding E.
der W. +. McMurray and the curators of
the college.
The feature of the meeting was an adj
dress by Bishop Galloway. who gave a re-
sumo Of mission work in Brazil where he
wrought there in the last fifteen years the
Bishop said that the conference was organ
ized with three members. and now had a
membership Of fifty; that the church mem; ,
that coo Of these had been added in the last
year, He said. also. that the two. great
fliiteracy and illegitimacy. the former be-
ing IS per cent and the latter 65 per cent.
The committee appointed to arrange for
missionary to Havana. Cuba. reported a
series Of meetings 70 be held as follows:
Mo: Sunday morning. at st. Johns. and
in the evening at Cook Avenue; Monday
evening. Mount Auburn: Tuesday evening.
First Church: Wednesday evening. Centen-
ary; Thursday evening. Lafayette Park.
and Friday evening. Wagner Place
Church All these meetings are to be of a
strictly missionary character.
The Congregational ministers met at the
First Church. and the hour was spent In
Informally plans for evangelistic work dur
ing the fall and winter
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

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will make her debut favorable
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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
A SAFEGUARD.

Owners Of vacant lots or small. prop
ertied need not think that the omission
OF the 25-per-cent limit in the Charter
amendments places them in any danger
of losing their property through the i'm
provement Of streets or the construction
of sewers. A close study Of the amend
mentb will remove that fear from any
taxpayers mind.
Mr.s Harvey L. Christie, secretary OF
the Public Welfare Commission, states
the matter fairly when he calls atten-
tion both to the record Of the Board Of
Public improvements and to the prOvi-
sions in the amendments that practi-
cally preclude the possibility Of taxes
mounting higher than the property own
er can pay without serious inconyen-
1ence.
As the Charter now stands the owner
Of corner lot is about the only person
whose tax for public Improvements
touches the 25-per-cent limit. The 'front.'
foot rule Of assessment makes this high
cost ON corner property an absolute
necessity. In some instances the excess
over . per cent il entirely out Of pro-
portion to the benefits received; greater
even than the city itself can AFFORD to
pe5.
With the adoption Of the amendments
not 0aly win the cost Of Improvements
be les. but the method Of assessment
viii relieve the owner Of corner lots
and cheap properties Of excessive taxes
for special work. Only 25 per cent Of
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
TWO FUNERALS At ONE HOUR.
Joint Services for Louis Won Fro
ben and His Motherin-Law.

Two funerals took place ae the same hour
yesterday afternoon from the home Of MrA
Louis Won Eroben. No. 17n Mississippi ave-
nue. They followed double service over
the body Of Louis Won Ffoben and his
mother-in-law. Mrs Harr1ett Driscon.
The death Of Mr.. Van Ffoben. who was
chief engineer Of construction In the city's
Street Department. occurred Friday night.
after very brief illness Ms Driscors
grief over the death Of her sonAn-law Was
intense and Sunday she guccunbed b .
stroke of apopIexy She had mAdo her
home with her daughter and hR husband.
Won F'roben was 60 years Of ase and Ma
Driscoll 20. Besides Mrs. Won Rfobeu. shs
is survived by ono daughter and two sons.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Reopening of South Side Y. NJ. G..
A. Quarters This Evening.

The South Side Branch of the st. Louis
Young Mems Christian Association has been
making numerous ard extensive repairs and
improvements during the past month. Inc
gymnasium walls and ceilings have been
have been repaired. the locker and bath
rooms have been renovated and other paris
of the building have been put in good repair.
The new secretary. George w. Asifng. has
been duly installed and E.NH. Roberts. ply
steal director. has also taken hold or his
department of the assottAtioH work. Mr..
Asling was formerly educational secretary
at ST. Paul and Mr.. Roberts Is the son OF
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Photograph by Olive Studio.
THE REVEREND ]. S: TILLEY.
The new pastor Of the Cabanne NJ. f.
Church, South.
r. ]. Roberts of the Boston Central asso-
citation. The opening reception Is TO- be
given this evening and addresses Will bs
made by G. w. Brown, Judge Spencer and
General Secretary George 7. CoXhead-
The Presbyterian Synod of Missouri will
meet at Jefferson City next Tuesday even
ing. October q, and will continue In session
mon will be preached by. the Reverend
Doctor s. J. Niccolls of this city. and the
Reverend Doctor H. Magil will assist in the
administration of the Lords Supper that
same evening.
Addresses will be delivered during the
meeting of the synod by the following we'll
L. IS Ferguson. % the Reverend Rev f J. II. Gauss and
the Reverend Doctor W. J; Mckittrick.
Most of the time of the synod will be taken
up in hearing and discussing reports of
standing committees.
The ST. Louis Presbytery held a meeting
YESTERDAY at No. 15l6 Locust street wnen
the following items of business were trans
acted: The Reverend Jacob Ratz was re.
ceived from Dubuque Presbytery anu VIII
be installed at salem German Church Hope. @
son. the new assistant to Doctor Niecolls.
was received from the presbytery OF Ports
mouth, Ind.
y.
installation of the Reverend Mr.. valier at
Rola. Mo-. and the Reverend Mr.. ,Beail
reported the organization of n new churcl
at Hillsboro. Mo-, with membership of
thirteen. with good prospects for more IN
the near future.
The Reverend Hialmar East, who has
been appointed missionary to Burmah.
India. and among the mountaineers known
as the Head Hunters, is in the city on his
way to his field. Last Sunday Mr.. East was
indorsed by the Third Baptist Church.
field
The Reverend Edward Stubblefe,d OF
Sharpsburg. KY, has accepted cal 70 the
pastorate OF the Kirkwood Baptist Cnufcn.
and will enter upon his work N9semoer l.
The Reverend J. s. TilIey. the new pastor
OF Cabanne NJ: E. Church. South, entered
upon his field last Sunday. and his initial
tion. Mr. Tilley is a recent graduate OF
Vanderbilt University. is a Georgian ,, by
birth. and comes to his new work with an
the enthusiasm of youth. The immeoiate
prospect for a new $4,000 chuIch Is 9uite
bright end plans for the building VIII De
adopted soon.
superintendent of the Missouri Anti-Saloon
League has been invited to deliver his
illustrated lecture. two Nights IN Bar.
room. at the Lafayette Park Baptist
Church to-morrow evening. TINS iectuse
has had quite Chautauqua run au,,ng .ne
are invited. Admission free. but silver Oh
fering VIII be token to cover expenses
Union N. E. Church. the Reverend Doc
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

On Tuesday, October %, the highest
Republican and Democratic duty con-
fronting st. Louisans will be that OF
voting for the adoption of the Charter
amendments,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

When Judge Wislizenus appears again
tonight before his Combine enemies at
the City Hall the cause of good govern
ment would be served if a hundred up
right citizens would make it point to
be present, just to show that Justice
of the Peace who has courage to disci-
pline the grafters possesses the moral
support Of the community.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Following close on the resolutions of
Tenth Ward business men favOring the
Charter amendments came street-car
accident in which about a dozen people
were injured because the motOrman
could not stop the car on account of the
mud on the tracks.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

President Roosevelt insists that Tur-
key will have the privilege Of refunding
contributions made for the rescue OF
Miss Stone. Does that mean that an
Admiral or two will take cruise to the
RnSnhOruS?
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

II the Pan-American delegates had
waited until the last day of the month
their hosts might have made the visit
even more enjoyable by the announce
ment that the Charter amendments had
passed
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

After the friend-fest with the Pan
American delegates yesterday, st. Louis
has every reason to believe that South
and Central American exhibits in 1903
will pan out all right
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

In the minds Of all true-hearted citi-
zens, the Columbus man who admitted
that he Is an ex-c0nvict is brave beyond
the ordinary run of heroes.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Johann Most will serve at hard labor
for one year because of seditious writ
ing. No harder punishment could be
imposed on the ordinary anarchist.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Americans are doing so well in legiti-
mate enterprises that they have no de-
sire to speculate. This is genuine pros
perity based on horse sense.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

St. Louis's public school exhibit won
a gold medal at the Buffalo Pan-Ameri-
can Exposition. 1t must beat the whole
world at the Worlds Fair of 1903.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Like voice from the grave comes the
announcement that c. F. W. Neely is on
trial in Havana for misappropriation Of
post Office funds.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

President Roosevelt is said to want
editorial advice. The country is long on
that article. The President will be
quickly and richly served.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

order naval court for the trial Of Captain
Tilley. Admiral Evans will be appointed
president of the court. The remainder of
the detail is as follows: Captains Cooper.
Glass. Thomas. Merry. Reiter and Harrfng-
ton. U. s. NJ c., with Captain Myer, U s.
n. c., as Judge advocate. These officers
will sail on the Solace from San Francisco
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Former Governor Leedy of Kansas Is
said to be getting a new start in life.
Until he can eat potatoes his position
will be uncertain.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

II the Charter amendments are adopted
no citizen will have to pay for public
Improvements which do not directly
benefit him.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

On the theory that thing of beauty
is . JOY forever the Worlds sI,air of 1895
promises to be an immortal achievement.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15
Farniture at Auctlov. !.

Auctioneer Selkirk will sell to-day. begin
ming at half past 10 o'clock. the entire Fur
nitIre. Carpets. Paintings. etc, contained
in residence No. 800 Westminster place.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

Union M. p. Church. the Reverend Dec
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-15

The Congregational ministers met at the
First Church. and the hour was spent In
informally plans for evanEelistic work dur
ing the fall and winter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
xth.a Ha H.a Know. II.

Jack" Wilson, whose tomb is in the
Little Cloisters at Westminster Abbey,
was Shskespeare's tenor. He died at
the age Of Is in 1873. The inscription
on his tomb at the abbey was much OBJ
literated, and under the direction of
an antiquary man was employed to
recut the letters. Tic antiquary stood
looking over him. SO that he should
make NO mistake, and to make the time
go pleasantly he dwelt ut great length
to the workman upon the grandeur
and merits of the deceased. The man
eventually stopped his work, and, look
ing up at the antiquary, said: II wish,
sir, that we had known that he was
such . swell afore we run that there
drain pipe through him."
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
oo.srov.rsy Between o... nile. a.d
the 0uartermasters Of the
Army.

There is a controversy going on at
the war department over the,adoption
of uniforms for the enlisted men. Some
time ago Gen. Miles, commanding the
army. submitted recommendations af-
fecting the apparel OF the soldiers.
Among other things he suggested the
campaign hat. with broad brim. one
side of which WAS turned up and
fastened with a cockade. The effect
was somewhat striking, and the design
was adopted from British design.
The army qunrtermasters resented the
interference with their work by Gen.
Miles. They have shelved the sugges-
tions from Gen. Miles. and there is
good deal of III feeling en- the subject.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

Industrial topics are prominent in the
editorial discussion which occupies the
opening pages OF the April Review of
Reviews. The editors comments on
the formation Of the "biliion dollar steel
company. and on the threatened strike
of the anthracite coal miners are pointed
and instructive. There are also several
suggestive paragraphs on the recent
RAILROAD consultations, the question of
government ownership in Canada. and
modern transportation problems in gen.
eral. including an exposition of the
American canal policy.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

One Sunday the minister OF small
nosthern country parish church had
the misfortune to forget his sermon,
and did not discover his loss till he
reached the church, says a Glasgow
correspondent. Suddenly an idea
struck him. He sent for John, the
bsadle, and Instructed him to give out
the one hundred and nineteenth Psalm
Containing 176 verses) while he hur-
ried home for his sermon. On his jour-
ney back to church he saw the faithful
beadle standing at the church door.
waving his arms and urging him to
hurry. On reaching the door he ex-
claimed: "Are they all singing yet,
John?" AYE, sir" replied John,
they're at it yet. but they're cheepin'
like spArrieS,"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
Fifteen Years Ago
Oats were I cents per pound.
The brid .e across Jordan went out.


The brid 20 across Jordan went out.
CY Grimes became Il member Of thu
G&rrick club.
The Rawlins mail WAS late three
times during the week.
A w Davis returned to Meeker after
several months absence east.
Horse and foot racing nearly every
day. Plenty Of ''jockeying," tho.
A Gregory brought in fine team
from Utah, for which he paid $500.
AL Hall came in from Lsadyills and
Joined his brother Ed on Coal creek.
The editor was hoping Tor Gentle
Annie to make her appearance. Didn't
know that Was her naIne.1
Ben Nichols witnessed Missouri"
WOlfurd, an attache of the Gregory
stables. fall out Of third story window
and land sqnarely nn u horse's back.
Alengthy petition was forwarded to
the Washington authorities asking that
the Utes be kept out OF the valley. (rhe
petition hasn't yet been acted upon,)
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

If troubled with rheumatism give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. 1t
will not cost you cent If it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns. frost
bites. quinsey, pains in the side and
chest, giandnlar and other swellings are
quickly cured by applying it. Every
bottle warranted. Price 25 and soc.
Strehlke l. Givens.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
DISPUTE OVER UNIFORMS.

G. 0. Taylor Whistles, nothing purer or bo.ts
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

The Rock Island railroad has set the
pace for the other overland roads. 1t
gives sixty days notice to the others
that on westbonnd trains every Tuesday
from June 18th the rates will be one
fare plus 81 for the round trip. East
bound every Thursday. same rate.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
Easter Services.

Rev. Handel wishes to announce that
the services for Easter day Zone week
from to mOrrow) will be us follows:
1880 a. III. Early celebration Of the
Holy Communion.
$3.50. Sunday school.
IL. Morning service and sermon.
4p m. Evening prayer and sermon.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

In the Lake Erie fisheries 3,72s men
are employed. and $2,71e,6s4 capital.
Last years catch was valued at $780,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30
STATE OF CoLRADo. 4

STATE OF COLRADO.ls.
LIZ w. II.
Trustees Town Meeker aforesaid
postohce address
he su s
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1901-03-30

$4,000 to loan on good ranches at low
rate of interest. Also short loans from
800 to $4,000 made on best security.
Call on Uav Il Walbridge. Real Estate
Loan and Insurance agents.
The Washington times., 1901-07-28
WOMEN IN JAPAN.
Better on Than Their Chinese and
Korean Sisters.

'As to the future of the women of the
far East, we speculate only until we visit
Japan" writes Anna Northend Benjamin
in 'Ainslee's." Here a flood of encour-
aging light is thrown on the question
of emancipation. Progressive Japa-
nese girls and women are proving every
thing for us as far as their Chinese and
Korean sisters are concerned. We may
judge of the potentialities of them all by
these bruve pioneers who have struck for
broader life. At the same time through
closer contact with the japanese than
one has been able to obtain with the ma
tive In either China or Korea, one is en-
abled to grasp more iully the Oriental
point of view
This was brought home to me first in
japanese travel. j can look back now
with amusement at my feelings when l
realized that my Japanese men fellow
travellers considered that their own COM
fort was Of much more moment than
mine. Not that l receiyed discourtesy; L
was siinply relegated to a position of un-
importsnce. The Japanese husband is apt
to treat his wife kindly. but he is in no
way accountable to her. She is obliged
to trot meekly several PAGES behind him
when they go out together on the street.
and must eat her meals in separate
room after he has finished. If man
should get up to offer HIS seat to woman
in crowded railway car he would create
sensation. Still, japanese women have
much liberty. Often they are virtually
treated as companions by their husbands,
and sometimes a strong mutual regard
grows between husband and wife; but the
women of Japan are yet TAR from occu-
pying the position to which they are en-
titled. Japan needs the slow growth of
comradeship between the sexes to make
more perfect her civilization. The young
man should feel the gentle influence of
virtuous women, and associate love with
marriage, instead of being dependent on
the sprightly companionship of the gel
sha.'
1t is matter of regret that the for
eigners usual conception Of the Japanese
woman is that of the 'geisha, the merry
fascinating dancing girls of the tea
houses, whose loose morality reflects on
all japanese womankind Few casual Wis
itors to Japan have an opportunity of
knowing the real japanese women, the
sweet little home makers who are as pure
and gentle and modest as any women in
the world; who are gifted with a rare in
tellieence that, however. they are seldom
trained to use. There are phases of Japa-
nese civilization today that remind us of
and cultured women were to be found
outside the family circle The japanese
youth is debarred all woman companion
ship save that of the tea houses: the hus-
band often deserts his quiet little wife for
the more alluring company of the only
women In Japan who are educated to
make use of all their charms
The Washington times., 1901-07-28
Antique Rugs Are Rare.

One of the most experienced men in the
rug business recently made the assertion
that there are not more than a few hum
dred genuine antique rugs in the country,
says the ''Scotchman" Those who own
them hold on TO them, for their value in
creases every day. To be antique a rug
must be at least 100 years old. Because 1t
looks dingy and is high-priced is by no
means guarantee that the rug is a gen
uine antique, and many who have prided
themselves on the ownership of such an
article would be sadly disappointed If
they had it examined by an expert and
were informed that IT was the ordinary
kind made in this country and had been
"doctored'' to make IL appear old
The finest rugs come from Persia and
ore named after the provinces in which
thcy are made. The manner in which they
are tied is guide to the province They
look so much alike that IL is difficult to
tell the difference. The manner of MAX
ing them, too, dates back centuries. and
the coiors endure forever. The people of
India neither invent nor initiate. for the
old methods are the best. and they stick
TO them as long as they live.
The colors of these rugs never fade
tlnts the primal quality Is never lost
They can be cleaned time and again with
out injury TO color or texture
The people of India are excellent at
copying and Will reproduce an original
rug so perfectly that It is hard to tell the
.disrence. They always get the best ef-
fecfs.
Antique rugs are very expensive. Up to
42.oD is not considered exorbitant for a
good-sized rug
Nearly all OF the old patterns are being
repeated. and are being used with the eye
ception OF those in the mosques. copies of
which are not permitted
The Armenians have demoraIized the
rug trade by introducing a great number
of counterfeit rugs in recent years They
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