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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-07
Big PROFITS FOUND
IN BROOMCORN DEAL
Trust Nets Forty Dollars a Ton on
Entire Output of the
Arcola District.
gEprrRLlc SPECIAL.

1$EfUEJSlC SPfS-i-ais.
Charleston. ILL.,. July 6.-The supply Of
broomcorn held here by the Union Broom
Company is being shipped out of the grow
ing district rapidly. The supposition is that
the trust" as it is called, is either wish
ing. to dispose of its holdings at the pres
emit advanced price, or is clearing Its
decks prior to the coming on of the new
CROP During the past three days representa-
tives of Duncan & Tarlssox and Lyon & Co.
Of Arcola have been here experimenting the
loading Of brush for Eastern markets. This
WAS stored by Merkle a Wiley for the
Union Broom Company. The holdings here
consist Of about 1900 bales Whether all Of it
will be shipped at this time is not known.
Three hundred tons of syndicate broom
corn, which has been stored in Paris at
different times during the past two years.
were shipped to Eastern factories within
the past ten days by the same representa-
will greatly reduce the visible supply of
brush in the Illinois Central section. The
Paris consignment was the largest ship
city. This brush was also stored by the
Merk,e-Wtley company, acting for the
brooYncorn syndicate.
All OF this brush, which was purchased
last year and the year before at s65 and
50 ton. was let loose to the Eastern man
t,facturers at $l10 a ton. the price now held
hy the trust. A profit of $40 on every ton
WIS made.
There Is but very little broomcorn now
stpred in any warehouse in this. section.
Heavy shipments demonstrate that the
Supply now on hand is, almost exhausted. 1t
Il conceded by all interested In broomcorn
that the recent fires. the heavy rain and a
reduced acreage will combine to make a
THis means that the price Of broomcorn
may shoot skyward. which will be good
news to the growers.
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Degree Of Honor.

The regular meeting of Phoenix Lodge
Will take place on Tuesday evening. July
8. at which time the installation Of officers
will take place. An entertainment will be
furnished.
Murrell Lodge met on last Friday night.
with a good attendance. in spite of the hot
weather. The new officers We're installed.
Hyde Park Lodge. A. o. U. W.. received a
surprise visit from Hyde Park Lodge De-
gree Of Honor. Tuesday evening. The at
ceptionally large. and the Degree Of Honor
came in in full force just at the close of
the lodge. The lodge was at once turned
gramme, after which refreshments were
SERVED.
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Tribe of Rem Hur.

The month of June, Notwithstanding the
intense heat has been a good month for
both city and country >courts. The net
gain for the month in the city was ninety
four; in the State. 26S.
Queen Esther Court met last Monday
night with good attendance. Brother
John G. Snyder was present: Six candi-
received. This court will give a lawn party
some time in July.
Century Court met Tuesday night. After
routine business was disposed OF the doors
were thrown open and the public invited to
witness the installation of officers. The
following officers were installed by Chief
Delaney, assisted by members Of Queen Els
Brother Pons: chief. Brother Lynch; judge.
Brother Kramer: sacher. Sister Kay: scribe.
Sister Mcnamara: assistant scribe, Brother
O'Donnell; K of T. Sister Miller: captain,
Brother Dowd: guide, Sister Burke: Ben
Hur. Brother Pohlmann: mother. sister
Rohlmann; NJ. c.. Broeher O'Donnell: Rabbi
Joseph, Brother Miller; K. of I. G.. Brother
Ringe; X. OF o. G.. Brother Crowley. Re
freshments were served ard dancing closed
the evening.
ST. Louis Court met Thursday night inl-
tiated several candidates and elected Off
GERS, who will be installed July IL. The
open meeting ard entertainment given by
this court June % was attended by large
crowd.
Court No. 43 and Court No. 6s will be in
stituted in the next ten days. with good
charter membership: Another court. com
posed exclusively OF ladies. Will be 1nsti-
tuted in Fraternal building in the early
part of August.
A conference OF all the deputy grand
chiefs Of this Jurisdiction will be held in
this city the latter part of July.
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Catholic knight. and Ladies'.

The Advisory Board at meeting Sum
day afternoon received reports from the
Arrangement Committee on the reunion pie
mic to be given July IA at Carondelet Park
Picnic grounds Nos. !, 2 and have been
secured. Seymour's First Regiment Band
will furnish the music. The arrangements
are In charge of NJ. Cronin. NJ. j. Kelly,
T. J. Regain F. P. Leonard and William
Cannon The refreshments are In charge
Dooley. Mrs. Mary Bowlster. Mrs. NJ. H.
Iobin, Mrs. Julia l.. OKeefe. Miss B. NJ.
Kennedy; Messrs. T. c. Marion. Frank
Noonan, j. Tobin and P. Divney. The Recep-
tion Committee consists of one lady men,
Der of each branch.
Branch 80 will initiate thirty candidates
at Its next meeting tomorrow night. The
officers of the branch will serve refresh
ments. Music and singing will be feature
OF the evenings entertainment.
Branch ISL Initiated one candidate at Its
last meeting. Miss Annie Kelly of Chi
ca eago was visitor. An ADDRESS was as. maze ans
pointed to arrange for trolley ride.
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DELLA F0X's HUSBAND Ill.
Is Unable to Arrange for His
Wife's Tour.
REPuBLzC SPECIAL

Mount Clemens. Mich. July 6-Della Fox's
husband, Jack Lazy, the New York diamond
broker. % suffering from complication Of
diseases, and Is unable to arrange for hi1
wife's tour. Miss Fox intended to star IN
o new musical comedy, entitled saThe Little
Joker" but her husband opposed her doing
so. his idea being to star her under his own
management. 80 -
In his present condition he will he unable
70; do 90. however. and II p probable that
manager and produce the comedy.
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MIDSUMMER WORK
Of SECRET ORDERS.
Reports for Knights of Pythias
Show Substantial Gains-News
of Other Societies.

Communications intended for the
fraternal news columns of The SUN.
day Republic must reach The Repub-
lie ONCE not later than Friday noon
to receive attention.
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Woodmen Of the World,

Sylvan Camp had a very large attendance
last Thursday evening. the occasion being
the fourth anniversary of the institution
of the camp. The programme was followed
by refreshments. Deputy William H.
Hughes. Consul Commander d. N. Wilson
of Wald Camp. Consul Commander Samels
of Mercantile Camp and others congratu-
lated Sylvan Camps members on the good
showing made in the last year.
Central Committee will meet at Benton
Camps Hall Tuesday evening, and as con-
siderable important business to be trans
acted an interesting meeting Is anticipated.
Benton Camp has made elaborate arrange
ments to entertain the delegates
Terminal Camp had a good attendance
Wednesday evening, Notwithstanding the
July One candidate was initiated and one
application received. The Entertainment
Committee announced a good sale Of tick
cts for the excursion TO New Athens. ILL.,,
on July O.
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knights and Ladies Of Honor.

had their semiannual installation of Off
GERS for the term and have Etyen little
this many applications have been received
at the Grand Lodge office.
The report from Indianapolis shows that
June. The 5000 mark Is nearly touched.
and will be passed long before the coming
session OF the Supreme Lodge:
Sunset Lodge elected the following off,
GERS: Protector, Alfred Goodenough: vice
protector. Mrs. Mary Stewart; secretary.
Mrs. Bertha Graves Graves treasurer, Ben E, ".
Ruler; guide. Mrs. Clara Schultz: chaplain.
Miss Bianch Schultz: guardian: Mrs. Jane
Hyperion Lodge elected the following of
fcers: Protector. Alfred G. Baehler: vice
protector. Agnes Debro; secretary. H.
treasurer. N. j. parcei; chaplain. Josephine
Canideid: sentinel. Mary Mckernan.
Clover Leaf Lodge has aTsa sss t. b give
day. Dancing and refreshments. with ad-
dresses and Rotations. under the super
sisted by the ladies Of the lodge. will be the
order Of the evening.
Triumphant Lodge. at its last m meeting ,aa.
elected Brother Noah II. Fret as as lodge
deputy. and have so recommended MS name
to the grand protector.
Emanuel Geibel Lodge installed officers
at Its last meeting.
Magnolia Lodge had installation cere-
monies on Wednesday evening last
Chouteau Lodge will meet at its new hall
at the Sheridan House. No. 2701 Franklin
avenue, next Tuesday. and will have in
stallation Of officers as the event or the
evening.
Fidelity Lodge has removed from its old
hall and will hereafter meet at La Sale
Hall. corner of California avenue and La
Sale street, on the second and fourth FRI
days.
Violet Lodge for the summer months. will
meet temporarily In the Union Trust build.
have returned from the East ard are in
harness once more. Two applications were
received for this lodge last week.
hall and will meet in future at Seventh
street and Ann avenue on the second and
fourth Mondays Of each month.
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Wednesday evening. and i've sppllc.tions

wednesday evening. and i've applications
We're received. Deputy Grand Regent Jerd
Haldeman treated the meeting to q TAX.
a ance last Monday night was enthrsiastlc
Meiser In presenting the prise Of $50 to the
council as the winner Of class In securing
me me largest number Of initiates. whereupon
6rotner +. l.. Grier. on behalf OF the Grand
EsounciI; presented to Secretary George ~:
ftedrick trophy cup for having Drought
IN the largest number OF candidates.
om last Wednesday evening Brothers Carl
Moler and E. Lindsay Grier attended
meeting OF some of the best people at st.
charles preliminary to forming a new coun-
CT or Royal Arcanum. Twenty.seven names
already appear on the charter list. examine
lions are In progress and the new council
WILL be instituted within a month.
Chevalier Council met Friday evening.
congratulations were extended over the
successful celebration Of Royal Arcanum
Day.
Good reports have been received from
Banner, Boonville Euclid. JEFFERSON City,
Oiivette, South End and West Plains coun-
ellis.
st. Joseph Council has taken on new life.
mas secured one Of the handsomest nails in
the State for its regular meetings and has
about doubled Its membership In the last
three months.
Felix Council reports good meeting. full
OF interest and enthusiasm.
Cote Brilliante Council Is doing very cred
liable work. with applications and initia-
tons at almost every meeting.
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Protected Home Circle

fEOtGCtcO k1O"e NlrChGs
Rainbow Circle postponed its regular
meeting Thursday and will meet on June IS
to install officers.
Social League Circle had a good meeting
and Grand President F. E. Chase installed
the new officffiers. Plans for picnic We're
|. discussed and other important business
transacted.
Hope Circle had little surprise party, for
its members. After the initiatory ceremo-
MES and after the officers were installed by
Supreme Chaplain Miller the ladies' rolled
out a freezer full of ice cream, and a recess
was declared.
Wednesday night new circle with sixty
names on the charter list was instituted
by Supreme Chaplain A. H. Miller. Officers
were chosen. A permanent hall will be Sc
cured by the committee appointed. This
new circle proposes to be on the roll of
honor in thirty days. The name chosen for
this new child IL Worlds Fair Circle"
Circles that will meet this week are:
Chouteat, Imperial. Tower Grove, Benton,
Hobson. Missouri and Compton.
The State banner in the contest for larg-
est per cent Of gain in membership was won
by Imperial Circle No $685. The banner will
be presented to Imperial next Friday night
at the regular meeting. and q big time Is
promised. Many visitors will be there.
Protected Home Circle Day" will be held
on the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo
on August 6, that date being the fifteenth
anniversary Of the order. Large attendance
of members from the various States IL prom
ised Some will go from st. Louis.
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II you are sick all over. and don't know
Just what ails you. it's ten to one your kid
nexs are out of order. Foley's Kidney Cure
will bring you health and energy.
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The A. o. u w. was well represented in
the Fourth of July parade, a goodly number
of members being in line. and almost all of
the city and county lodges were represented.
Past Supreme Master Workman w. A.
Walker OF Milwaukee. Wis, made an adj
dress at Delmar Garden.
on July with a very good attendance. con-
sidering the holiday, several members be-
ing present who had not shown up in the
lodge hall for a year or more. One candi-
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visitors at st. Louis Hstels.,
II. r.. Lewis Of New Madrid. NO.. - q
the LindelL -.
M. ana MA ". ". Bowman Of Iert
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knights of Honor.

Va hOuOEs
Wayne Lodge had an interesting meeting.
One candidate was initiated. Br9the.s
Lockhart. Stun and Spohr addressed the
lodge. Resolutions OF sympathy were sent
account OF the loss Of their son. recently
drowned. who had made application to be,
come member. and was accepted. but had
not been initiated.
St Louis Lodge was we'll attended. In re-
Spouse to a unique postal notice sent to
each member.
Brothers Burgman. Rupenfhai. Ehrman.
Green and others made brief remarks.
Oak Lodge has found 1t hot to hold meet
c enss on worlds Fair prospects and how
Farrell, Bolton. Craig. Cooke. Gibson. Diet
rich and others ADDRESSED the sI ,oag le,nhers
present. Brothers Stern, Kelly, Case.
Wolfsfeld. Howard and Noth took &C
tive part in discussion, and matters OF I'M
brothers Wolfsfeld. Howard and Voth were
appointed as Auditing Committee: o,o
Benton Lodge was well ATTENDED. one
Germania Lodge; having held q meeting meeting
in the same building. transacted business
promptly and paid Bsnt9 Logs II GER
mania. ]. H. Roberts, Special Deputy !.
Collins aud ]. W. Stephens Of Benton ad-
dressed the lodge. Refreshments were
Schiller Lodge received two applications
Brothers Gerdal and Hedenkamp were the
orators OF the evening.
olive Branch Lodge initiated two cand!-
dates, one of them being for Mount olive
Mount Olive Lodge had good attend
ance Reports Of Committee on Picnic were
received and the date set for July ~, at
Ramona Park.
Royal Arcanum.
Mentor Council is forging to the front.
At its last meeting one application was re:
ceived, two candidates were initiated ana
spirited addresses were made by Past Re-
gents W. a. Musick and w. L. Spicer. as
well as by Regent Clucas. Royal Arcanum
Day at Mannion Park was success: A
swimming party will be given on July II.
I.aclede Council had good attendance
last Monday night. with one Initiation. On
behalf Of Grand Regent Meiser, who pre-
scented to the council the prize of $50 for the
largest number of initiates In Its class,
Brother E. Lindsay Grier presented a trophy
cup to Brother Bennett, through his proxy.
Brother Weidel, for the largest number OF
passed applicants. Deputy Grand Regent
Walters was present. The committee Is per-
fecting arrangements for the steamboat ex-
cursion on July IA.
Carr Lane Council held a shirt-waist SEES
sion, with eeventy-flye members present.
One candidate was Initiated and one appll-
cation received. A delegation from Laclede
Council paid fraternal visit and enjoyed
programme by local talent. Deputy
Grand Regent John H. Bohle installed Past
Regent Henry Stecker as secretary, vice j.
H. Damn. resigned. All arrangements are
completed for the excursion on July 16.
Usage Council Is set upon keeping up the
good work. The members turned out well
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Legion of Honor.

The Executive Board will hold its regular
Fourth of July parade. riding in number
of beautiful equipages.
Thursday evening, July Ii. will be Legion
of Honor night at Uhrig's Cave. The at
traction will be 'Said Pasha."
Lafayette Council had n large attenoance
received. three applicants elected and four
candidates initiated.
Alpha will hold it's regular meeting tues
day night and initiate several candidates.
The hall has been provided with four cleo
The following councils will meet this
week: Monday-St. Louis and Lafayette.
Tuesday-AipRa and Franklin. Wednesday,
Irving. Friday-Carondelet. HYDE s PARK
Unity. Stella, ivanhoe. Bnena Vista. satur-
The Supreme Council will hold stated
session on Monday, July 10. at Occioental
Hall and Olive o sfFH ss Regular
monthly meeting on Saturday evening. July
20 for the transaction Of routine business.
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ss.rSov, ma you know Tn anxious to make
an Impression on those New York people.
Bring me the coal-oil can. I want to per-
fume my clothes"
mean?'
ssWhy, I want 'em to think we own an
automobile. cleveland Plain Dealer.
Iceman: THE girl SEE you don't want ice
from me no more. lady"
Mrs Newliwed: 'sNo-er-your ice doesn't
seem to be AZ cold a. It ought to be.-Phfia-
delphia Press.
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Ladie. Of the Maccabees.

Ladies' Of the Maccabees.
New Century Hive held its regular re-
view on last Wednesday evening and ini-
tiated three new members and received two
applications. Despite the very warm.
weather there were about thirty members
present
Liberty Hive held its regular review on
last Wednesday evening.
Queen Bee Hive will have two limitations
on Tuesday evening.
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MR. SPRicuE SAYS

enid watermelon WIN be served at the Del
feafessen Lunch Rooms, Monday, July
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CITY ITEMS

Everything in the way of children's wear
for infants, boys and girls may be found at
Crawfprd's. and at prices with which no one
can bkgin to competed!
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xr,rht. Of the Maccabee..

st Louis Camp held Its regular Lnon.my :,
review last Friday In the FIatsrn s.
building. Representatives were pIes ss...
from almost every tent. They are MAKING
arrangements to give picnic IN the near
future which will be duly announced:
The Naccabees turned out for the Fourth
| NJ July parade despite the warm weather;
Gaptain H. B. McCready was graho
marshal Of the Maccabee division.
Summit Tent in the future will meet at
Grand and Easton avenues.
Great Commander Anderson Is at Lutes-
Vile preparatory to organizing a new tent.
Mount Olive Tent will give q trolley ex-
cursion to Creve Occur Lake on Weones-
day evening. July II.
Great Record Keeper Sommers IS AT "a
cific in the interest OF the order.
| Maryyille Tent Is making extensive prep
arations for celebration in the near fu-
ture.
perial Tents excursion on the City OF
Providence.
Eleventh street and Newhouse avenue on
the first and third Wednesdays. At its last
review the following sir knights were elect
ed to All vacancies: Sir knight Vance.
commander; w. E. Hendrix. record keeper.
and John Wickham, finance keeper.
Union Tent at its review on last Monday
night completed arrangements for picnic
at Lake Ramona.
Wellston Tent tomorrow night Will ini-
tiate two new members in the amplif1ed
form. The degree team of Union Tent will
be present and do the work.
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Reception at College Station.

Miss Edna Foster, sponsor of
Company c, received last Friday
evening in honor of her company.
The hospitable residence of Col
and Mrs. l. l.. Foster was thrown
open upon this occasion and good
cheer wa- ILLEGALLY dispensed. The
parlors were suitably decorated
with ferns, smllax, exotic flowers.
and dollhouse plants in handsome
~ ornamented jardinieres abound.
ed In profusion. The hours sped
only too heetly under the mellitu.
Gus influence Of beautiful women
and handsome youths.
The evening was devoted to
music and conversation and an in
geuuously devised game called "a
Musical Romance" in which the
guests were requested to answer
with the title Of some song such
inquiries a. "What was the name
Of the lover?' "Who was his
sweetheart "In what country
were they born?" ETC., the romance
beginning with the bli,slul period
. Of courtship, continuing through
marriage, the wedding itinerary,
and finally terminating with-nol
divorce - but criticisms Of the
event. Punch was dispensed
throughout the evening and at az
appropriate hour dainuly com
pounded salads, cheesestraws
crackers. ices, confeciions and hon
bous were served. Altogether
this was one Of the most pleasant
functions ever given at the Agri
cultural and Mechanical College
, Houston Post
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LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
There MAY Be Confusion aud Opposition
~ Denver Convention.

Denver. Feb. %. There is much .poo-
ulafi1n in the livestock world %. 90 the
action which will be- taken by the
American Cattle Growers association
regarding the National Livestock a,-o-
citation. II has been understood IN some
quarters that the association Is 20 hold
is first annual convention in Denver
March 3. and will become a member Of
the older organization. but many claim
that il will hold aloof and draw the
cattlemen away from the Stock Grow
or,' association The executive commit
te, Of the Cattle Growers association
viii meet Ia Denver March ( ~ lay out
the work Tor the convention,
The secretary of the American Cattle
Growers association has given out the
statement that the present membership,
which includes many Of the most prom.
inent cattle growers in the country
from North Dakota 90 arizona and from
tho Missouri river Co the Pacific coast,
represents cattle 10 the value Of $50.
90 900
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WIN Demand an Explanation.

Op1rto. Feb. 2G-lt is understood that
the Brazilian government will demand
am explanation from Portugal for the
attempt 20 abduct the daughter of the
Brazilian consul here and place her in
a convent against the wishes OF her
father. 4 collision between police and
student. Monday evening resulting in
numbers ON both sides being injured.
The police invaded the institute in pur.
suit of students and the professors pro
tested 10 the government.
\ dispatch received here from Rio dc
Jancrio says q mob at that place stoned
the Portuguese representative On &C
count NJ the incidents at Oporto.
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INSANE MUROEREss.
She Escape. Her Watcher. aud Attempt.
the Life of woman.


Union Town. wash. Fab 21-Mrs
Wu.r,Ir the insane mnrlcre,s vino
sllcI her SIS children. escaped the vigil
husr ~ the guards sunday night and
went o. th. bonn. U' p..r Jacob, aud
broke o window. frightening tine in
mates and then yi.it.d the residence Of
Nr Rooster Al had retired but Mrs
Rooster. who wa, sitting az o table
writing letter Upon hAringa knock
nr the d0ur Mr.. Kocster asked who
was there. The reply came. please let
me- I'm want 20 tell you something"
Mr.. Rooster unlocked the door and
the insane visitor. clad only in her
night dress. seized her with both hands
Mrs. Koe-ter screamed and ran % the
room where her husband was asleep.
Tie ,pmng from the bed caught the in
truder and called hi, brother. Together
they led the poor woman back % her
home. She escaped from her watchers
by climbing ont through the window.
The jury's verdict was that the chill.
drcn came 10 their death 10 the hands
of their mother Upon preparing
them for burial. finger marks were
found uu the thr1ut- uf an indicating
chat they had been ,tmugled before d.
ing thrown iu the we'll