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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
DISCUSS De WHITES ACTION.
Russian Papers on the Prospect of
a Tariff War.

ST. Petersburg. Feb. E.-Shrewd observers
In st. Petersburg believe that the Russian
Minister Of Finance. NJ. de Witte. in impos-
ing discriminating duty on American
manufacturers OF iron and steel. was not
only animated by a desire to protect Rus
sian sugar producers. but was eager to sieze
IN opportunity to mobilize Russias indus
trial army. with q view Of proving its
ability to stand the test Of a tariff war II
Is believed. moreover. that he desires to i'm
press Germany even more than the United
States.
The Russian press does not give any par
ticuiar approval to the experiment. The
Bourse Gazette. usually Influenced by the
Minister OF Finance, warns both sides
against implicit faith In the Bismarckian
theory that tariff wars do not disturb good
political relations, pointing out that expert
ence has shown the opposite.
I'VE hope the friction will be as quickly
removed as II arose." continues the Bourse
0aSette. 'since the political relations now
best they have ever known. Doubtless
American public opinion 10 wiser than the
sugar producers and the Government that
ts acting In their interests"
The Novosd. correctly representing Rus
sian opinion as to the Russian Govern
ment'e sugar policy, demands the abolition
OF the domestic tax and Of n system devised
to enable a few lazy manufacturers to
make enormous profits at the expense of
consumers.
Rusaa's export policy. the Novosti con-
high domestic prices. 1t is well known that
one Of the chief obstacles to temperance
work In Russia Is the price Of sugar. which
checks the consumption OF tea.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Billion Dollar Pool Will Cause
Erection of Largest Yards
In the World.
STATEN ISLAND SITE NAMED.
Project Will Realize Carnegie's
Prophesy-Erie Canal Will Play
Important Part in the
Mammoth Scheme.
REPURLIC SPECIAL

REPUBlIC SPECIAL.
New York. Feb. H.-As a result OF the
billion-dollar pool. the largest shipbuilding
yards in the world win be built here along
side of the largest iron and steel plant
ever projected. Staten Isand is the place
named for these industries. and some Of the
recent purchases of several hundred acres
of shore land are said to have been made
with this object in view.
Five years ago Mr.. Carnegie. in an inter-
view on the future OF iron and steel. said:
THE iron plant of the future will be In
Birmingham Ala, or tidewater."
He thought the business would either drift
south from Pittsburg. because of the prox-
unity and cheapness of fuel. or to tide
water. because of the growing demand for
all sorts of iron and steel materials from
abroad. Two years ago. in an interview
given out in London, Mr.. Carnegie said:
"The next great shipbuilding yards will
be in the vicinity of New York"
Prophecy FULFILLED.
Strangely enough, the vast combination
that has resulted In retiring Mr.. Carnegie
from active participation In iron and steel
his prophecies and in this the Erie Canal
plays an important part.
With this canal deepened. as il proposed.
ore direct from the Lake Superior regions
can be foated into New York Harbor at
far less cost than it can be hauled by rail-
road into Pittsburg. With these conditions
no power on earth can prevent finally the
establishment of iron, steel. armor-plate
and other mills here-such Is the irresistible
force of economic conditions.
With ore dumped in barges in Lake Su-
perior and towed here through a canal and
transferred on almost a dead level to mills
along the water front the problem Is near
solution.
Pittsburg is inland. There Is the first
transfer Of ore from mines to cars. There
is another transfer to boats, another trans
fer and a lift to cars In Conneaut, O., then
long haul and fifth and final transfer
to the mills.
Approaching these conditions, It Is said
men representing the "billion-dollar' pool
have been buying shore lands on Staten
Island and have taken options on several
hundred acres at Montauk Point. No one
knows exactly what will be done, but that
shipyards and iron plants will follow the
deepening Of the canal is beyond doubt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
DENOUNCED As ANARCHY.
st. Paul Pastor Says Kansas
Should Learn Self Control.

st. Paul. Mimi. Feb. 17.-At the Peoples
Church to-day. Doctor Samuel @. Smith,
In his sermon on Reign Of Law" referred
to present conditions in Kansas, and crit
ictzed the new crusade without reserve. He
alluded to the fact that the Reverend c.
NJ. Sheldon had advised in England last
summer the adoption Of prohibition, and
when his attention was afterwards called
to the existence Of 100 places where liquor
was sold iE Topeka, had replied thar this
law was as well enforced as any other
Continuing, he said:
The present state Of affairs shows that
the advocates Of prohibition in Kansas
have been shutting their eyes to the truth.
But the present movement, assisted by
ministers. covertly indorsed by the re-
ligious press, and said to be backed by the
National w. c. T. u. Is even worse than
nonenforcement Of law. 1t is nothing less
than anarchy.
IF the hatcket = lifted against the sa-
loon no wonder that churches are also
wrecked. and men are mobbed. The doctrine
dearly bought wisdom of human history.
III the present officers of Kansas will
not enforce the laws, let the officers be Inn
peached and removed II possible. II that
cannot be done let men be elected next
time who will enforce the lave.
IF the people will not elect men who
Will enforce the laws. let the laws be re-
pealed.
ITO this unlawful zeal. like that of Peter.
the Master says: They that will take the
sword shall perish by the sword Bleeding
Kansas should learn the lesson Of self-con-
troll
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
MANUFACTURERS ARE AROUSED
Russia's Retaliatory Tariff Is the
Cause.

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Stirred to the sense Of
the necessity for immediate action, the ILL.,
nois Manufacturers Association will en-
deavor to assemble the leading manufac-
turers Of agricultural implements OF the
United States in Chicago at an early date
ry tariff which the Russian Government
intends to place in effect on March ]. The
directors Of the Illinois Manufacturers AS
sociation will hold conference here to-
morrow. when arrangements will be made
interested in the Russian trade asking
them to attend the meeting. The chief OBJ
tect in calling the manufacturers together
to Its correction.
It is understood that the manufacturers
will endeavor to get n sugar importer to
sugar from Russia, and thus carry on the
question before the Board OF Appraisers In
the hope that the tariff may be changed,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Lord Marcus BeresfOrd Is Greeted
So Icily That He Turns
Away in Tears.
PRINCE HAL OVER AGAIN.
He Now Frowns on Mrs. Langtry
and the upper Ten" Knows
Not Which Way
to Turn.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
London, Feb. 1.-THE sporting public mere
!. aehast and dismayed at the Kings atu-
tude regarding sporting matters II is ap-
parent that his sporting career Is cioseo
and the turf will know him no more.
Lord Marcus Beresford. his closest friend
who managed the turf AFFAIRS OF the frince
of wales and who was familiarly called
"Marky'' by all male royalty. Is not now
q, close attendance on the King.
Lord Beresford placed the Prince OF
wa,es's bets and did an work usually done
nv a commissionaire. 1t was expected tnaI
Albert Edward. when he came to tne
throne would make Lord Beresford OF
least chief Of his racing stable. but MS
action in cutting "Marky" out OF that and.
In fact, overlooking him. has made oeep
impression.
King at Buckingham Palace. and, with an
air Of familiarity. extended his nano 10 ms
Majesty and exclaimed. "Howdy
Bereeford was particularly familiar IN
his greetings, and even the staid court or
ficials were astonished when the King ictly
said:
GOOD morning. Lord Marcus Beresforo
The King then turned away and left Lord
Beresford standing where he was. Beres-
ford retired In tears. He declared. Ike
Falstaff, that he was no more"
The entire court u quoting from Shakes
peare's Henry w." part Il. act 5. and
seems to enjoy Bereford,s discontinue:
The King. II II also well to note, has cut
Mrs. Langtry and all of her kind, and IN
consequence society In In q turmoil. The
upper ten knows not where to turn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Meeting in Honor of Major OBrien
and Maude Come Bubbles Over
With Irish Patriotism.
JouBERrs COSTLY MISTAKE.
Speaker Asserted That Five Hun
6red Men Could Have Taken
Ladysmith, but He Re-
fused to Say the Word.

New York. Feb. n.-wearers OF the green
and believers In the cause Of Independence
for the ''old country assembled at the
Academy of Music tonight to DO honor to
Major John Mcbride, who organized the
Irish TransvaaI Brigade. and also Maude
Come. The meeting was held under the
auspices Of the C1an-Na-Gael.
The mention of Queen Victoria was greet
ed with Kisses. albeit OF a somewhat SUD-
dued sort. The reference to the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty brought forth signs of dfsap-
proval. and the mention of Lord Salisbury
was received with vigorous Kissing. Ihe
full measure Of scorn, however. was re-
served for the name of Joseph Chamberlain
The house was well filled. Three cheers
were given for Major Mcbride when ne
took the floor. Among other things. ne
said:
Five hundred men could have captured
Ladysmith, but General Joubert refused TO
give the order. II he had not the fate OF
the war might have been different Al
Colenso the bulk of the English ofhcers
showed themselves incompetent. and We
might have completed the rout there. but
General Joubert said il was against the
Bible to smite a flying enemy. we have
dropped the flag for the time. but we hope
to pick II up again, and then We VIII not
lay 1t down until every vestige of the En-
pire of Hell is swept from the earth.
Miss Come spoke next. and. introducing
her. the chairman said:
"A woman died In England last month
(hisses). over which the Anglomaniacs ex-
pressed great sympathy and went into
mourning. She Is put forward as all that
is best and most representative In the Eng
lish. but so far as We are concerned they
are welcome to her."
When MISC Come stepped forward most
Of the audience rose and greeted her with
loud applause. Miss Come. In part, said:
The hour Of Ireland's destiny seems
near at hand.
I'VE have come to America to consult
with you before the crisis Games. In Vic
toria's reign Ireland has become a dying
nation. Ireland has spent thirty years In
parliamentary agitation. She is dying of 1t.
"Why should we not succeed In our fight
for independence, as you Americans did,
and as the Beers will surely do? To check
immigration Is the first necessity. and TO
encourage industry so that the people may
be given work.
Last year when Victoria came to Ireland
she was received by the officers and the
landlords, but not a hat was taken of by
the working people"
The meeting was closed with the singing
of the Boer national anthem. followed by
the Irish national song.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
FATHER BRENNAN's LECTURE.
planetary System" Discussed for
G. B. c. Alumni.

The Reverend n. 8. Brennan g. D.. de-
Hvered a lecture on the Planetary sys-
tenn" at Christian Brothers' College last
night The lecture. which was given under
the auspices of the Christian Brothers Col
lege Alumni Association, was largely at
tended Father Brennan treated the SUBJ
ject in general way. avoiding. as much
as possible. the use Of technical terms and
scientific discussions
He explained In q clear manner the min
cipai facts about the solar system. and gave
an outline OF the history Of astronomy. In
recent yeara He contrasted the theories
held by the ancients with what has been
definitely determined at the present day by
ture closed With . discussion OF the probs.
bility Of the existence Of lifo b pIanefs ofS-
er than The earth.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
DENVER WANTS THE G. A. R.
Colonel Cook Arousing Sentiment
Against Change to Cleveland.

Chicago, Feb. 1&-Colouel George W.
Cook Of Denver. past department command
er. G. A. r.. OF Colorado and Wyoming,
and a member of the National Council Of
Administration Of the @. A. R.. arrived
here to-day for the purpose Of arousing SEN
tfment among the members of the order
against the recent action of the Executive
Committee OF the council at a meeting in
st. Louis In. changing the place of the
forthcoming encampment from Denver to
Cleveland. Mr.. Cook declares that Denver
has not been treated fairly by the Execu-
tive Committee. and said tonight that
that a prominent member of the Committee
stated during the last encampment In Chi
cago that while Denver would be chosen
here. Cleveland would finally secure the
prize"
This statement Mr.. Cook quotes as evi-
dence Of the insincerity which he charges
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
FUNERAL OF MISS SELLERS.
Services Will Be Conducted al
Family Home Tomorrow.

The funeral Of Miss Rebecca Ann Seller.
who died at the home Of her brother Jcnn
n. Sellers. No. 2628 Locust street. WI! taES
place from the Sellers home at 10 O'CLOCK
tomorrow morning. The funeral serylss
pastor Of Second Presbyterian Church. The
burial will be in Beilefontaine Cemetery.
Miss Sellers was in her seventy-sixtn ye1
ailing for several weeks, but IT was only
within the week prior to her death that ness
condition became seriouA She Contracts
q severe cold. which brought on cofnpn-
cation resulting in death, She leaves three
brothers. b. T.. John n. and d. w. Seusn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
GEORGE GOULD COMING WEST.
With His Family He Will Make q
Trip Over His Lines.

New York, Feb. 17.-0eorge J. Gould and
Mrs. Gould, his two elder sons and his two
young daughters, Will leave their home at
Lakewood. N j., tomorrow for q railroad
trip over the various systems in which Mr..
Gould is interested. The journey Will be
last about a month. The Goulds win 70 fir1t
to St. Louis, and after that will travel
over the various roads In the West and
Southwest.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
WABASH SETTLED WITH LIT
Pays for "In Old Kentucky
Wardrobes Burned in Train Fire,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Feb. H.-Jacob LIT, who COM
trols. In Old Kentucky" received a settle
ment on Saturday from the Wabash Rail-
road in his suit for s0o0 damages for ward
Jenerson City on January /, 1885 The
company had left Kansas City on January
I ana arrived safely in st. Louis on January
60 around they were horrffled to learn that
part OF the fast freight train which carried
their wardrobes had been destroyed. Lit
sued the Wabash Company for 8 900 and
several members instituted separate suits.
Al were settled out of court yesterday,
Litt receiving nearly the entire amount de-
members Of the company
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
MORGAN STILL BUYING.
Syndicate Pays $14,0O0,000 for
West Virginia Mines.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Clarksburg. w. Va. Feb. n.-When a
combination Of all the coal companies In
the Fairmount coal region. the largest and
richest In West Virginia, was formed. II was
product Of the mines through one agency.
Later q similar organization was formed In
Csarksburg. including moro than twenty
mines.
To-day 1t. became known that the mines
organized for the purpose, Of selling out.
Samuel kinsey. president and general man
ager OF the Interstate Coal Company an
nounced that ]. p. Morgan and J. d. Rookie
feller had bought the entire Fairmount field
for $l4,O0O00. and that they now are nego-
tiating to buy the twenty mines in the
Clarksburg region.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
MURFREESB0R0 EXCITED.
Two Assault Cases Stir Citizens of
Rutherford County.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC 6PECLAL
Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 1.-THE town OF
Murfreesboro. In Rutherford County. il in
a state of feverish excitement over the at
negro.
The Sheriff was summoned from MUIR
freesboro. and he carried a pack Of blood
tured. but he managed to prove an alfbi
and was released. The whole country Is
being secured by indignant citizens for the
offender
In second case. reported from Ruther-
ford. the man was white. He II now in
jail at Murfreesboro. The indignation
against him is great.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18

secretary Long at Pen19c01a.
Pensacola, Fla, Feb. T.-Secretary Of the
Navy John ID. Long. Mrs. Long Chief Endi-
cott of the Bureau Of Docks. Mrs. Endicott,
Senator 8. R. Mallory and others arrived
from Washington on q special train at Z
o'clock this afternoon. They were met bv
a Reception Committee from the city and
Captain Reissinger and staif OF the Pensa-
cola Navy Yard In full uniform. The mem-
bcrs Of the party are guests Of Captain
Reissinger at the navy yard. Secretary
Long will review the parade Of marines and
sailors tc-morrov.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
CALL FOR REV. Mr.. MOORE.
Atlanta Congregation Invites Him
to It's Pastorate.

A telegram to The Republic from Atlanta.
Ca states that the First Christian Church
Of that city decided unanimously yesterds v
afternoon 70 call the Reverend Sherman r
s4oore OF 81 Louis to their pastorate.
0Qctor Moore has been for some time the
81 me Compton Heights Christian
As,.nsa h win succeed Doctor c. p.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

The final rush is now on in Congress. Ap-
propriatio bills will have the riSht-oi-"as'
The House and Senate are DIVIDED over
knotty problems to be solved in connecuo'
with the river and harbor and war tax piiis'
1t is within the power Of Congressman
Cannon to further delay the Worids falr
bill by demanding consideration OF the sun.
dry civil bill in the House to-day. ne VIII
be asked TO consent to a suspension OF the
rules so that prompt passage OF tne
Worlds Fair bill may be made possipie.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Johnsen Goes East Again.

WASHINGTON, Feb. u.-President Ban
Johnson Of the American Baseball League
passed through Washington tonight on his
way east. The main business of the tr1p.
contracts with players.
Mr. johnson said the American League
was not taking any steps to ngnt the
regarded as simply the cats paw OF the
National League and not likely to get the
support OF the public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
DEFENSE WILL OPEN TO-DAY.
Kennedy's Attorneys Say They
Will Prove an Alibi.
RnpuBLdc SPECIAL.

h8fCbl<tC 6RkI1AkA.
New York. Feb. t7.lThe defense in the
case Of Doctor Samuel J. Kennedy, charged
With the murder OF Dolly Reynolds. will
the Supreme Court. The prisoners counsel
says that he win establish q complete alibi
for hls client
Captain Price and Detective Carey are
bringing back from Florida the missing Wit
neu, Melville. who y said to have declared
Xan1ody innocent -. - :
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Found Dead in HIS wagon.

HksPI BIllC bPECIzAlA
Pattonsburg. Mo-, Feb. H.-Charles Ar,ich
aged about 2 years, was found dead in his
wagon at home tn this city about O'Clock
paneled. but, after the doctors had mad
an examination. adjourned untfl to-morroV
morning: It is believed death was due 70
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18


To-Day, Monday, February 18th
previous Imported
shall exhibit several select lines of
SILKS
Frnch,s sw American
Plain Dot mdPeria Panev vevts
and Figured Cepede nc
prevailing fashionable
DamasP Pkot Stripe cauzes
Tissues Gauzs
Goods
Canvas
tand-w ,pannedni Crepe Canvas vdungs
andFe n o olonngs
inndFancy Black AnLwoolBa Baress, dec
crnadine cheviot vehngs chnes Batste chevot segs.
Wool
Dress Trimmings.
Novelties in Silk Guipme Gold Bullion
bands
Novelties
Musins Madras Cloth Zephyr cnshams Linen
Embroidered M0uss and Lawns Scotch Jacqurds India Dimi
White Goods
Frenchan and dGenadiu
anda of Mecerzed
Embroderes
white Trimmings Hamburg
andN
Ribbons.
Novelty
Women's Garments
Homespun nj ormadeGo
Plain and Reversible Cloth Dress and Walking
in Effects.
ooeach
Hosiery.
The new Dip shape Black Velvet Ribbon @ and Gold Braid combined ais. Gold Braid
eddan nj buckles
Womens Neckwear. %. 8,
kandMu
Iibetyan Chenille andAn Over kings =
@4wa26sassz5zsw
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
Marine Intelligence.

New York. Feb. H.-Sailed: Steamer Pots
Gam, Boulogne and Rotterdam. Arrived:
Pretoria. Hamburg. Boulogne and
Plymouth.
Kinsale. Feb. T.-Passed: Steamer Numi-
dian, Portland. Me-, for Liverpool
Liverpool. Feb. I.-Arrfyed: Steamer
Tauric, New York.
Moville. Feb. H.-Arrfved: Steamer An
chorta. New York, for Glasgow
Genoa, Feb. H.-Saiied: Steamer Auguste
Victoria. New York, via Gibraltar and Al
giers. for Vile Franche. etc, on cruise.
Liverpool. Feb. l.-Sailed: Steamer Bo-
vic, New York
queenstown, Feb. T.-Sailed: Steamer
Etrurfa from Liverpool. New York
Portland, Me-, Feb. 17.-Arrfved: Steamer.
Trnisian, Liverpool; Peruvian, Glasgow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
SPORT,

Tanforan leads In the turf war now
raging at San Francisco. Nine books are
on at Oakland. as against fifteen at Tan
foran. A larger attendance is reported at
the latter track. though admission to Oak
land Is free
Fred Cook is $4,000 behind the game at
San Francisco.
Tod Sloan has sold The Lady after losing
1900 on her as a betting proposition
Prince Poniatowskf has determined to
foran season.
Jockey Dominick and Cooks stable will
appear at the Memphis meeting.
Future books on the Suburban and Brook
lyn handicaps have been opened in New
York.
The Jockeys at Oakland made Starter
Caldwell a presently Of gold-headed cane
upon his retirement.
Jockey C1em Jenkins has departed for
England.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
FOREIGN.

1t is reported that Denmark has received
q better offer than that of the United States
for the Danish West Indies. and that for
the present negotiations with America are
on.
A dispatch from South Africa says that
Kitchener is In the field personally SUPER
intending the chase Of De Wet The latter
is reported in straits for horses and food.
King Edward is reported to be snubbing
his former turf friends right and left, the
latest victim Of his exaltation being Lord
Beresford.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
started BY an I.ee.a,.ry.

Hartvflle, No., Feb. 17-Townleys drug
store and two other buildings at Grove
Springs burned last night. The loss Il 8. 600;
no insurance. The 0re was started BY an In
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-18
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