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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
BATHING STATION FOR THE
PUBLIC ON THE NORTH SIDE
Free Swimming Pool to Be Estab-
lished by the Board of Public
Improvements at Foot of
y East Grand Avenue.

President Phillips Of the Board Of Pub
lie improvements. with the assistance Of
the North st. Louis Citizens Association, Is
now in a position to carry into effect one
Of his cherished plans, the construction of
free bathing stations along the river.
This week the first station will be es-
tablished at the foot Of East Grand ave-
nue.. The Enclosure will be 100 by 300 feet.
A large stockade will form the boundaries
Of the pool, inclosing water deep enough
for swimming, and yet SO shallow as to
remove the probability Of loss of life. Bar
rels and other paraphernalia will be placed
in the pool. SO as to permit Of aquatic
tests and sports. A number of policemen
Will be constantly on guard to permit mis-
haps.
The stockade will be built by employees of
the Harbor and Wharf Department. Part
of the expense will be born by the North
st. Louis Citizens Association and part
by the city out of the harbor and wharf
fund. The pool was located Saturday aft
ernoon by members Of the Board of Public
improvements, and representatives OF the
North St Louis Citizens Association.
President Phillips Is anxious to locate
similar pools at other points along the
river. and further steps will be taken by
the Eeard Of Public Improvement? az soon
as citizens in other vicinities EXHIBIT 'he
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I think. have made preliminary sketches for
such structure about sOox7oo feet. whose arena
will be 4o0x6oo feet the outer wall Of which
shall consist Of three stories of about Is feet each
in the. three orders Of classic architecture-she
Doric. the ionic and the Corinthian: the columns
to be about q feet each. q feet apart with semi-
circular arches Is feet in diameter between SAID
columns: the general effect to be about the same
as the three lower stories OF the Coliseum n:
Rome. The Corinthian story shall consist Of an
exterior and interior row Of columns Is to % feet
apart. rooted over. From this promenade at In
tervals of about 1so feet stairways shall be
placed inside the columns extending to entrances
below. For the two great entrances to the arena
I suggest reproductions Of the Arch OF Titus and
the Arch Of Constantine, about 100 feet high.
These might be made permanent. or rather. one
OF them. and called the Arch OF Jefferson.
Such . structure would afford nearly 1000 feet
OF handsome spaces for exhibits and concessions
OF various kinds: the clear space lighted by
double arches Of first and second stories being
from 20 to Sc feet In height and "a feet In depth
under the promenade and tiers Of seats.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
UNITED CONFEDERATE
VETERANS REUNION
Elaborate Programme Outlined for
the Meeting in Springfield,
Mo-, August s to 10.

Elaborate preparations are being made by
the local members of the United Confederate
Veterans and by citizens Of Springfield. no.
for the accommodation and entertainment
of the veterans and visitors who are ex-
pected to be In attendance at the annual
reunion Of Confederate Veterans of Mis-
souri, in Springfield. on the Sth, sth and 10th
Of August. Reduced railroad rates have
been secured covering Missouri. Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas.
The first days programme will be opened
by q salute Of battery, fired at o'clock
in the afternoon. after which the ASSEM-
blage at the Baldwin Opera-houso will be
called to order by 8. NJ. Kennard, Briga-
der General commanding. Welcoming adj
dresses will be made by Mayor Ralph Walk
er Of Springfield, Governor A. NJ. Dockery
and Colonel Hiram ". Phillips. Following
this will be the appointment Of the yariou,
committees. the programme for the day
concluding with a concert beginning at 8
o'clock in tho evening.
The programme for the second day Will
include a parade by the camps. societies.
military and civic organisations. a reception
rendered by the ladiea Of Springfield, in
honor Of the sponsor. maids Of honor and
dlstlnguisned guests. convention in the
afternoon, at which the reports Of the COM
GlSSs
ton Of officers of the association viii be
held. On the third day. the fortieth ami
yersaxy of the battle Of Wilson's Creek.
there will be the unwilling and dedication
Of the monument erected In memory Of the
Confederate dead by the Daughters Of the
Confederacy Of Missouri.
The following have been appointed sponsor
and maids of honor: Miss Laura Edwards.
sponsor. Jefferson City. Maids of honor
Miss Annie Keith: Kansas City: Miss Su-
els Brown; Marshall; Miss Maggie ;Zollinser,
3ttervills; Miss Kittte Pitts. Paris: Miss
Liberty: Mrs. Albert o. Allen Of Jefferson
City win act as chaperon.9 ..-s5. - 81: = !
The committee OF young ladies from &C
Louis selected to particiHate In the cerc.
monies NOME 81 the dedication. + composed, Of
ginia Lee. Cordiaa Gamble, Anna Force.
4tss Ksnnard, Mary Kennard Joeephins
Handlon, Aiss Cox, Nellie Baaneil, Mora
Dula. Mabel Alien. christina Bannerman.
Miss Allen, Nis. Lapnren.s Iiacil!e Campbell.
Clara Aulkr. Alice NcBlA1f, Mics 00nnte
Nafgarst Aamunett. &. =
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PUT PLACARDS ON BAGGAGE
TO ADVERTISE THE FAIR.

St Louis is to be Worlds Fair city will
be rarity.
According to Mr.. Steele's estimate, 1900
trunks are handled each day In his depart
ment. This excludes valises and other kinds
o. baggage.
at is impossible 10 say" said Mr.. Steele.
where the 5000 trunks shipped out Of here
IN one day dc net SO. In q week they are
in every State of the Union. and some are
in the holds of steamships bound for Eu-
rope, Asia, Africa or Australia. In a
month. 1t would not be a surprise to me II
were in the heart of India or some place
in Cape Colony, to see trunk bearing the
Worlds Fair label.
II could hardly think Of q more effective
way to advertise. st. Louis Is CONNER
cial center. Sample trunks belonging to
representatives of local firms go out from
here to every point South, West and North.
Then. again, sample trunks Of drummers
from Eastern firms are returned from here
to New York and other cities We handle
large numbers OF these sample trunks daily,
and they go at one time or another to al
most every city in the Union.
''If three-fourths OF the people Of the
United States and good proportion OF the
population of other civilized nations have
not seen Worlds Fair placard before the
two years are expired It will greatly sur
prs. me-"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09

Six hundred children. ranging In age from
I to IA years. gathered from the orphan
homes. nurseries and asylums and other
charitable institutions of the city, were
made happy yesterday by the Fresh Air
Mission.
A trip down the river to Montesano Park
and return furnished these motherless and
fatherless tots an opportunity to enjoy
themselves which is seldom offered them.
Not one accident occurred to mar the
pleasures Of the day, and when the steamer
returned at o'clock last evening it car
ried a throng of supremely happy, but tired
children.
The number of children would have been
greatly augmented had 1t not been for the
hot days Of last week, which prevented
several institutions from arranging for the
attendance Of these under their care. Sew
eral older Persons enjoyed the fresh air and
tho days pleasures seemingly no less than
the children, notably thirty inmates of the
Memorial Home. who derived much happi-
ness from watching the children at their
play.
Cheers of Delight mt the Start.
The steamer City Of Providence. under
command Of Captain Thorwegen. swung out
from the foot Of Olive street ut 9 o'clock
amid much cheering and signaling. The
children Of the respective institutions, In
charge of attendants. marched ON board
with military precision. and were assigned
to their places by President 7. Percy Carr
Of the Fresh Air Mission. who, ably as
sisted by a corps Of nurses, physicians and
a special committee. was in direct charge
Of the outing. At the foot of Meramec
street the boat stopped and took aboard
100 children from the House OF Refuge. in
charge of Matron Schrader. These COM
prised the younger children OF the institute
ton. the boys being dressed in blue over
alls. and the girls in loose. cool dresses.
The first to come on board were twelve
boys, each staggering under the weight OF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
Attendants and children going aboard tho
steamer City Of Providence.

Attendants and children going aboard tho
steamer City Ut Providence.
drink. this being especially true Of the ice-
cream. which melted like butter In a hog
sun. Doctor Edwin schisler looked after
the medical wants, of the children. and
nurses at st. Luke's Hospital. were ON
hand for emergencies. Happily this work
was light, few bruises ana headaches be-
board. Secretary Gustav F. Decker and
G.. +. A Bcckers of the Fresh Air Mission
exercised general superintendent over
As the boat approached the wharf the
children were marshaled in line and IN
s.ructed as to the manner OF LANDING.
which was accomplished without confusion
and in short time As the steamer swung
to shore the children united in chorus.
God be with. you till We meet again"
cursion were: The German Protestant Orr
phans' Home on the st. Charles Rock road
South Side Day Nursery. watts Sna aY;
Home, Church of the Messiah. House OF
Refuge and Memorial Home
Gifts to the Fresh Air Fund.
The excursions this summer are to he
Inherent Children, selected from among the
needy and poor children of the city on each
trip. Through The Republic the Fresh Air
visions: Mrs. yogel. 81: Mrs. Ehnts, s2:
Mrs. Oscar slilsntz, 81: Miss HaIda Dues
B in@i 81: Mrs. Deickmann 40,
Underestimate, 80 cents; Mrs. stracke. g:
s12o; from globe on Altenheim excursion,
81; from globe on City Of Providence. .
cents; NJ H. Marshall, Maplewood. 81; L. c.
Stumpf, so cents: Provisions-Dodson.
Braun, Manienam Bros. John Weber q
Bros, ZelIe Bros. f. w. Brockman. Gum
Fruit Company. Charles A. SWEET. Foerstel
terman & Sellner Coffee Company, Hanley
& KinseIla, Southern Tea Company
Charles Rebmap, Antitrust Dairy Conn
pany, Henze's bakery. Leouhard's bakery
George W. Lubke. Merchants Ice Come
pany and Miss Huida Duestr0w.
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TO SECURE EXHIBITS FROM
AMERICAS POSSESSIONS.

At a meeting Of the Committee on State
and Territorial Exhibits Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. held at Worlds Fair
headquarters yesterday afternoon, definite
steps were taken TO commence the actual
work which will come within the province
Of that committee.
II was decided TO address a letter to the
Secretary % State Of the United States with
reference to securing EXHIBITS from the
possessions Of the United States.
These exhibits are to be separate and dis
tinct from the Federal exhibit and will
correspond TO the exhibit of the French col
ONES at the Paris Expos tiou. They viii in
clude exhibits from Porto Rico. Hawaii and
tho Philippines. as well as Cuba.
The cotamittee will at once onen corre-
sponcence with the commissions In the vari-
Gus States where appropriations have been
made TOR exhibits at the Worlds Fair, and
announce that things are in shape in ST.
Louis to commence business at once.
Through the President of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Company the commit
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
National Council of Education Held
Its Session Y esterday-AssO.
T.. citation Proper Meets ii
To-Day.


Detroit. Mich. July s.-A meeting Of the
National Council Of Education in Y. NJ.
c. A. Hall this afternoon. and the first ses-
sion Of the Department Of Indian Educa-
ton in Central NJ. E Church opened the
fortieth annual convention Of the National
Education Association. The first session Of
the general body will not be held until to-
morrow afternoon.
The National Council of Education is q
coordinate body of the national assocla-
tion being composed Of limited number
Of the foremost educators. who. through
out the council. lead the thought Of the
genera, association.
The paper Of the morning before the
council was read by William T. Harris.
National Commissioner of Education. on
Isolation in the School; How It flinders
and Helps"
Mr.. Harris's advocacy Of isolation pre-
cipitated lengthy discussion from the
floor. Among the other speakers on the
subject were j. w. Cook of Dekalb. ILL., ;
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tee will communicate with the Governor Of
Texas and the proper officials in the In
dian Territory relative to securing exhibits
at the Fair. Owing to legal restrictions,
Texas ard the Indian Territory can make
no appropriations for the purpose. 1t is
proposed to secure exhibits by substitution
among private individuals. commercial as
soc!ations and clubs and corporations
throughout Texas and the Territory. The
Presidents letter will ask for information
as to the best method to secure exhibits.
Much time was devoted to discussing the
technical point as to whether the Commit
tee on State and Territorial Exhibits should
take the initiative in addressing the various
States relative to exhibits. or wait until
the Legislative Committee should have Sc
cured appropriations from them. 1t was
finally decided to refer the matter to the
Organization Committee for its decision.
Charles H. Huttig. chairman Of the COM
mittee presided. Those present were Z.
S. Orr, A. H. Frederick. j. ]. Schotten and
J. W.. Mcdonald. Clark II. Sampson and
B. F. Yoakuu were absent.
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eigh. huge loaves of bread, which fell easy
victims to repaoious appetites later In the
day.
Tho children enjoyed themselves with
childish abandon and all the exuberance OF
restless spirits keyed up to the highest
pitch at the thought of the day before them.
A force Of attendants accompanied each
contingent and although allowed to wander
about at will the children We're closely
watched.
Abundance of Things to Eat.
Lemonade. sandwiches and Ice cream In
abundance. contributed by st. Louis mer-
chants. and many private donations of lit
tie delicacias disappeared rapidly when time
for luncheon came. A landing was made at
Montesano Park at Il o'clock
The wise attendants had provided ropes
for the occasion. Grasping these. the chill
dren tOddled up the hank, and once inside
the park, scattered to extract triple
measure of fun out of the three hours al
lowed them in the park. For his little
treat" to his diminutive passengers Captain
Thorwegen disbursed numberless tickets to
free rides on the switch-back and the mer
ry-go-roun0. 1t was an hour before each
had had his turn and the air resounded
with shouts of childish glee as the cars shot
down the steep incline or when the wooden
horses on the merry-so-round started on
their endless journey.
An orchestra which accompanied the boat
occupied the dancing pavilion and there
500 tots romped and slid across the floor re-
sardless of time Or space. The House Of
Refuge boys produced from deep pockets
hooks and lines and soon the banks of tho
lake were lined with anglers. Others made
vain attempts to catch and ride the long
cared burros which roamed the grounds.
When the hoarse whistle of the steamer
sounded at 3 o'clock there We're a scramble
and a forming of lines, and in five minutes
every child was aboard and accounted for.
Then the effects Of the days recreatiops be-
many tired little heads dropped in sleep,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
YOUNG BRIDE TAKES POISON.
Mrs. La Grange, Despondent, At
tempts. Suicide.

Mrs. Louisa La Grange. bride of three
months took paris green with suicidal In
tent late yesterday evening. She was taken
IN an ambulance from her home, at No. 1413
south Seventh street, to the City Hospital
immediately. Doctor Nietert nronounceS
ner condition serious, but after applying the
cover. 7ss-Es-
. MRS. La Grange is q years old. Her hus.
band Is q Stationary engineer. -Four weeks
ago the couple separated: Mrs. La Grange
said she was despondent over her hushand.s
took the poison -. s's,,''ys' =. !e'
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squeezed and when about to regain his
wind saw well-dressed fellow. who was
and skip out of sight The next instant
Doctor Durham found that his valuable
gold watch, which he priced highly. had
disappeared. He Immediately notified tho
police. and detectives at headquarters went
TO work on the case.
1.-THE thief is described as aged about 35.
feet 8 inches in height, thickset and well
dressed. The police believe they know tho
rogue. and have hopes Of running him
down.
THE watch bore the monogram M. b"
Of the owner, who, after reporting his loss.
proceeded on his way to visit q friend In q
Northern CITY,"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
ST. LOUIS CLERGYMAN ROBBED.
Pickpocket Took Doctor Burn.
hams Watch in Boston.

A special dispatch to The Republic from
Boston. Mass. says the Reverend Doctor
Michael BurnhaEl. pastor Of Pilgrim Com
gregational Church. in this city. suffered at
the hands OF q sleek and well-groomed pick
pocket at the North Union Station In that
city yesterday morning.
Doctor Burnham," the dispatch says,
was in the act Of boarding train when
he suddenly found himself sandwiched in .
group Of passengers. all seemingly anxious
70 get TO the platform at one and the same
tine. In the rush the clergyman was
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
KANSAS CITY ARCHITECTS WILL
AID IN BUILDING WORLDS FAIR.

In the selection of Van Brunt and Howe,
Kansas City architects. TO be members Of
tha Commission Of Architects Of the LOU
faiana Purchase Exposition. the Worlds
Fair authorities here have followed the ex-
ample set by the executives of the Column
biar Exposition az Chicago.
As the designers Of the Electricity Build
ing at the Chicago Fair the work Of Van
Brunt & Howe may be most familiar to the
general public. although thousands every
day pass through railway stations built
upon plans drawn up by them. On the
walls OF their Kansas City Office IS picture
OF depot in Portland. Me-. and another Of
the depot In Portland, Ore. This Kansas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09

City firm designed both Of them. Besides.
there are at least twenty other railway sta
tons. the more notable being the union
station at Ogden and what one day will be
another union station at Omaha IL the mu-
nicipai authorities and the railways enter.
ing there ever agree.
Harvard men well know the work Of this
firm. 1t was on the plans Of Ware &. Van
Brunt that the Memorial Hall was built.
Van Brunt Howe. the present firm. de-
signed the medical school there and several
Of the minor building.
In Kansas City. the Gibraltar, the Keith
and the Builene buildings were designed by
Van Brunt & Howe.
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who never misses Fresh Air excursion,
was well remembered and gathered large
following.
Mrs. Anna g. Eberhard. Mrs. George w.
Lublke and Miss Ida Norp looked after the
sppetites of the children and materially as
sisted President Carr in other ways. To
every child was given all he could eat or
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09
QUIET DAY At CANTON.
President and Mrs. Mckinley En-
jeying a Rest.

Canton. o.. July s.-President and Mrs.
Mckinley are closely observing their rest
ing programme to-day. The weather was
cooler and there was too much dampness
in the air for Mrs. Mckinley TO venture
cut on q morning drive. She continues TO
feel well and to gradually regain strength.
The President and Secretary Corteiyou
morning, clearing up some business they
brought with them from Washington and
disposing Of matters Forwarded by mail a
to. shake hands, and one or two called
to seek tho President's assistance In some
persopal matters. ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-09

regardless of the shouts and noisy laugh
ter which. surrounded them.
National Airs and Punch and Judy.
The trip back was enlivened by national
airs and simple childish songs, in which the
children all took part. A Punch and Judy
show proved SO popular that it was re-
peated five times. each repetition being
cheered by an exceedingly enthusiastic audi
The age-herald., 1901-12-12
NO CLUE YET TO
 NELLIE CROPSEY
FATHER ISSUES PUBLIC LETTER IN WHICH HE SAYS HE BE- LIEvEs JOS. WILCOX IS REsPoN- siBLE FOR DISAPPEARANCE.

Elizabeth City. N C., December H. Notwithstanding that the committee Of five, which has been prosecuting the search for the missing Nell Cropaey, be- Iieve they will be able to clear the mys- tery within a short time, Chief of Police Dawson Is still without information
 He said q think the girl was either drowned or murdered, but I have no definite clew."
 The party dragging the river under the direction of the committee of five, yesterday brought up piece Of dress goods which. 1t is thought, may have be- longed to Miss Cropsey.
 w. H. Cropsey father of the missing girl today issued a public letter in which, after thanking the citizens of North Caro- line for their kindness and sympathy. he says:
 "The police officials and citizens com mittee have done all human agency could do to restore my daughter without suc- cess. I never expect to see her this side of the great eternity.
 q shall always believe that James Wilcox was instrumental in my daugh- ters disappearance. If dead, l believe his hand, or his hireling, responsible. Some time when this life shall cease and we shall stand before the presence of the Great Judge I believe we shall learn how and when he murdered my daughter and that the justice he may escape here will be dealt then.
 'w. H. CROPSEY."