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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-08-17
GREAT CROWDS PAY TO SEE
WESTMINSTER DECORATIONS.

SPECIAL By CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND H ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London, Aug. 1~6.-(Copyright, 19O2.)-For
the past three days Westminster Abbey has
last Saturday, but very extraordinary in its
way. The interior of the Abbey was left
as it was on the day of the coronation. To
see. this the crush was tremendous.
the privilege of merely walking through.
The large sum of s., 90 was drawn.
Since then, the price has been reduced,
u,600 people paying 60 cents each on Thurs
charged. the size of the crowd that filled
Parliament Square caused an American
who was standing near, to remark:
We'll. if they keep this up long enough
they'll be able to defray the whole cost OF
the coronation ceremony"
The Abbey was kept open to-day. and Will
be open after noon Monday and Tuesday for
sightseers.
veritable relic of the great event are eager
to know what Is to become of the trappings
and furnishings. Unless they were present
at the coronation they have little chance OF
fee Of public works announced that peers
and peeresses might obtain the chairs they
used on coronation day by application by
letter to the Comptroller of Stores. Before
the day was out; nearly all the 800 chairs
had been applied for. One peer wanted
thirty. Another applied for two dozen.
Many peresses, taking time by the forelock,
left written requests for the chairs or their
cushions.
For each chair taken SIS must be paid.
These chairs bear secret marks rendering
counterfeiting them impossible. 1t is prob
able that Members of Parliament and other
guests will have opportunity OF acquiring
the chairs they used. The mohair carpets
Of royal blue. which were in the nave. and
choir, and which cost about 5000 each. are
to be kept for state purposes.
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EDNA MAY DELIGHTS
SELECT FRENCH AUDIENCE
SPECIAL, BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD THE ST LOUIS REPUBLIC.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST LOUIS
Paris, Aug. 16.-(Copyright. 19O2.)-St-
Moritz d'Engagdine. fashions mid-August
Mecca, is now crowded. 4 slight snowfall
on the night of Tuesday and Wednesday
at the Palace Hotel had a little lark by
returning the mems complimentary ball.
A m~etaphorical hat was passed around and
a joyful evening resulted. the participants
including the Duchessa Di Terranova. Mr..
and Mrs. and Miss Waldo Story, the Coun-
tessa Graph. Prince Gortschakoff ard the
Marchese V%auconta Nenosta.
A concert at the Kuhn Hotel on Wednes-
day was preceded by several dinner par
ties. NJ. Antonine de Geoffries's guests in
cluded Mrs. ard Miss Patterson. My. and
Miss Eddy. Miss Cation and Messrs. j.
Deering. J. Duffus Harris. j. Grant Forbes
and William p. Cresson.
At the Schweizerhof ball were noticed
COmte and Comtesse Serristori, the Due
Duchesses and Miles. de Bassano. Priacesse
and Mile. de Lynar and Baron and Mile.
de Dietrich.
The golf tournament begins August u.
The chief event CT this week at LuceTne
was the celebration of the coronation in
England. From sunrise until sunset the
Union Jack was flying at the Hotels Ma
tional and SchweiZerhof- the. Casino and
many boarding-houseS and Villas. a spe-
cial programme was provided for the occa-
sion in the Casino. Among the numbers,
two songs were charmingly sung BY Miss
Edna May. who, although suffering from
a cold, drew forth great applause from tn.
large American and English audience.
Al midnight Supper was served at small
tables to some 10 guests. Many toaStS
were drunk and appropriate speeches made
in honor of the crowning of the King by
Captain Clairemont of the Royal Navy and
the United States Consul. Mr.. H Morgan.
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His Employer Had Just Been
Coughing When Wheel of Au-
tomobile Went Wrong.
CRASH THEN CAME SUDDENLY.
Survivor of Accident Unable to
Tell Whether Either Man or
Woman Was Alive When
He Went to Their Aid.

Paris. Aug. 1s-Tne chauffeur of the au-
tomobile In which Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l..
Fair were killed. whose name is Brotey,
returned to Paris this morning.
In an interview he threw some further
light on the cause of the accident, saying:
When we left Trouvills Mr.. Fair was
suffering from bronchial catarrh. He
coughed frequently on the road. and during
the fits of coughing his face was much con-
gested. evidently producing slight dizzi-
ness.
He had Just been coughing when I no.
ticed that the tire of one of the hind wheels
was debated. 1 realized the danger and
jumping to my feet and leaning forward, L
shouted in Mr.. Fairs ear in English:
stop, quick; tire no good
Mr.. Fair glanced back. but he did not
reply. Apparently he tried to stop. but in
sf ta moVement as the machine
swerved across the road and went in a
straight line for a tree.
Mrs. Fair, as she saw the direction the
automobile was taking, clasped her hus-
bands shoulders with her arm and turned
her face back toward me with a look which
said plainly, We are lost
THE next moment came the crash and |
was thrown into a field beside the road and
stunned. When ,mend ! - r9 fSs s1Sd Of which mS m ! flq
and mistress and with the help of the
chateau gatekeeper's wife eNtricated the
bodies from the wreck"
Asked If either then showed signs of life,
Broty replied:
Both seemed to be dead. but I was in
such a daZed condition from shock and so
affected by the CHASTITY spectacle presented
by the wounds on the heads of both victims
that l did not notice whether either moved
or not.
1.-THE gatekeeper's wife said afterwards
that Mr.. Fair moved his foot and that his
wife moved her hand as they lay on the
ground, but 1 did not see the movements.
The woman did not say whether the man or
his wife stirred last"
The bodies arrived in Paris this after
noon. They will be deposited in the vault
Of the Church of the Madeline until they
are shipped to the United States.
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ROYAL League.

Greeley Council had an interesting meeting st
its last session. Interesting remarks were mad.
By severa! members A. the next meetings W.
signihed their intention to DO present.
"A lively session was held al nall Of st. Louis
Council last Monday night. Brother Abrams
promised ten applications for the council. The
scribe also stated he would have one FOR next
meeting. one candidate was initiated and one
application received.
The last meeting of Future Great Council will
be long remembered by the members and visitors
who attended. The occasion was the Presentation
of the silver gavei made by the Advisory Coun-
Gil The presentation speech was made BIZ w. 3
Newman, advisory archon. and was feeIinyly ne
sponded to by John Mertz, archon OF Future
Great Council Congratulatory remarks were
made by A. DeYong. Leo Block. VIII B. web
Der and others. After the meeting Future Grear
Council entertained its members and visitors
with lunch. a bowling match was arranged be-
tween members of Future Great and Aiyisorv
Council. tie latter carrying off the honors Sly
applications were received and two candidates
initiated.
A large assemblage greeted the officers Of
Ivanhoe Council at its last meeting. MANY re-
marks were made for the good Of the order. and
good fellowship prevailed. One application was
received and one candidate was initiated. Broth
ada.
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Legion of Honor,

Unity Council met on Friday evening. with a
good attendance. Four applications were re-
ceive6 and filed, and six applicants were elected
to membership. A large class OF candidates will
be ready. for initiation at the next regular meet
ing of the council.
Lafayette Council met on Monday evening.
received one application and elected one ennH,
cant to membership.
Alpha Council. at its meeting on Tuesday even
ship. The entertainment Committee reported
ings outing to be given at one Of the summer
gardens in the near future.
St Louis Council held its regular meeting on
Monday evening last. when two candidates were
initiated and considerable routine business was
transacted.
The Executive Board met on Saturday even
ing. transacted considerable routine business and
approved and ordered paid several death claims.
The following councils win meet this week:
Monday. Lafayette; Tuesday, Excelsior; Thurs
day, Kirkwood. Grove and Webster; Friday. Ca
%rondelet, Hyde Park. Unity. Stella. Ivanhoe and
Bnsna Vista; Saturday. Compton Hill. Empire
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WILL REDUCE THEIR FORCES.
Members of Harvester Combine to
Discharge Ten Thousand Men

Chicago. Aug. 16.-Following the Interna-
tional Harvester Company's public declara-
ton that economy In the manufacture and
distribution Of agricultural machinery was
the motive for effecting the $40. 0 1000 mer-
ger. several Of the Chicago companies that
make up the combine yesterday issued let
tiers to their general agents throughout the
country. ordering a reduction of about
three-fourths Of the total number of. en-
ployes representing these companies in the
field.
The other companies in the combine are
preparing to follow their Example Equally
radical reductions in the office forces are
being planned by all, 1T is said. In tho near
future. Ten thousand men. in all. are ex-
pected to lose their positions.
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Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re-
III

Many Of the friends OF Senior Vice Department
President Mrs. Susan A Flu Ter gathered at her
The members of Lizbeth Noble Circle, No. 1.
wishing to show their appreciation or the hand.
some gift of Comrade Fuller OF a record Bible
procured a beautiful bouquet Of pink carnations
tied with red, white and blue ribbon. REQUESTING
Past Department President Mrs. A.ary NJ. sta K
to present II 10 him. Comrade Flu Ter also re
quested Mrs Stark to present Mrs. Fuller. ON
his behalf. as a birthday memento. a bouquet Of
asters tied with red. white and blue ribbon.
when Mrs. Stark arose. it was TO present the
other their flowers Mrs. Stark also presented
Mrs. Fuller a handsome fan as a birthday re-
membrance. Mrs. Fuller was the recipient of a
number OF lovely presents
The lawn party Of U. S. Grant Circle. No. <
was a success both socially and Financially.
The many friends of Past Department Junior
Vice President Mrs. Emily II. Stark will learn
with regret of the serious illness of her father.
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FIERCE STORMS IN KENTUCKY.
Two Persons Killed at Pineville by
Electric Wires.

Cincinnati. O., Aug. 1.-Terrifc storms oc-
CURED last night in different parts of Ken
lucky.
Fulton and Cayce report tonadoes doing
much damage in those localities.
At Pineyille. William Goforth and Auce
Renfro were killed by contact with wires.
which had blown down. Three others were
badly Injured.
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Prince Radolin. the German Ambassador
to France. entertained Mr.. Chauncey VI.
Depew. Mrs. Depew. Mr. Derew. Jr.. and
Mrs. Palmer at dinner on Thursday night
at the SchweizerhCf. On Tuesday morrirg
the mountains were white. heavy SHOWS
having fallen. while there was a decided
touch of wintry chill in the air. Even the
Rigi. which rarely puts on a winter mantle
until late in the year. shows silvery in the
distance.
Mr.. w. s. Crarnp and family. from Nor
ristown. have returned from E2sleberg,
and are stopping at the SchWeize-hof.
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CONFLICT WITH GENDARMES.
Attempt to Close Convent at Do.
uareneZ Resisted.
BY CABLE

SHbClAb By CAbLh
Paris. Aug. ia fierce conflict was re-
ported before the convent at Douarenez he
tween inhabitants and sendarmes. who are
trying to close the convent.
Several thousand armed inhabitants are
said>to have kept the troops and gendarmes
at bay for several hours.
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DETROIT BANKER CONVICTED.
Frank C.. Andrews Declares the
Verdict Is Unjust.

Detroit. Mich. Aug. 16.-Frank C. An
drews. late vice president Of the wrecked
City Savings Bank. was this afternoon
found guilty of misapplying the funds Of
that Institution after a trial that lasted
four weeks. by a jury in Recorder Muir
phys court.
Attorney Kirchner at once notified the
court that an appeal would be taken to the
Supreme Court, and n stay OF proceedings
for sixty days was granted.
But two ballots were taken. The first
one stood ten for conviction and two for
acduittal.
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knights of Pythfas.

EKcelsior Lodge. No. 10. last Wednesday even
ms transacted the routine business that had ac-
GI i.I during the ume this lodge was busted
with limitations. Brothers Worrell and Du Bois
were congratulated for their valuable services
tsndeTed as the widows trustees. Members Of
ms Iodge and their wives on Friday evening.
august =. under the escort Of a band OF music
sna q conamlssary wagon well loaded with re-
ireshments. went to the residence Of R. 1. Hid
ana spent the evening. The POSTMASTER. George
Du bois, presented to r. L. Hid a solid gold
Watch and chain. to which was attached a
mar Knights OF Pythiss charm During
me evening William Worrell rendered the dream
oers from Godfrey. Ill. attended.
Chevalier Lodge. No 20. K. OF P, conferred
the rank Of ESQUIRE at its last convention upon
rage Charles Cox and Charles Ganda, both
young men from the West End. On Wednesday
Inc amplifed rank OF knight viii be conferred
upon two esQutres. Several petitions are expect
ea ana old Cheyalier is still booming. A good
attendance Of members and visitors Sraced the
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SONS OF VETERANS PICNIC TODAY
The combined camps. Sons of Veterans.
will give their annual picnic to-day az
Schweigler's Grove, Cahokia, Ill. Most OF
the Sons and their friends will go by tine
the grounds. A clay-bird shoot. foot races
and other sports will be features of the
day's cutting.
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At Asbury Park.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPEC1AL.
Asbury Park. n. j.. Aug. 16-Mrs. w. z.
Snow of ST. Louis arrived at the Monmouth
Hotel here yesterday.
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Kilper, having given cut galley ship a fresh coat
Kilper, having given our galley ship a fresh coat
improvements on it. which were pronounced per
feet by Sisters Coeytaux. Tfghtrnan and Melon
aid. who were the first to take a cruise. This
is making q strong effort to retain it, The first
grand annual picnic, on grounds No. 1, Forest
Park, will be held to-day, and all members of
the court and their friends are requested to at
tend.
Eureka Court. at its last meeting. in its new
hall, initiated three and received several appli-
cations. After the business Of the evening the
meeting was turned into a social gathering.
Brothers LAWN and Adams gave their famous
illustrated lecture on How TO Secure a New
Member" Brother Blackwell rendered a violin
solo and Brothers Pitch and Sandky gave an
exhibition Of Russian wrestling. after which the
gTamme for our next meeting, the 2Ist.
benton Court initiated a class Of seven and
received ten applications. We are after the State
banner and expect TO make a strong effort to
win 1t. AT the next meeting we expect to have a
class OF twelve. Brother Enloe. our judge. has
Crescent City Court had a fair attendance at
me iast meeting. and received several applica-
nGns for membership; The next meeting VIII
witness the election OF officers, and all members
are En-, urgently requested to be present;
2 Srother Majors being sufficiently recovered from
~ late sickness to attend. enlivened the meet
ing with his usual good talk.
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knights and Ladies of Security.

Garfield Council held q well-attended meeting
aast thursday evening. initiating ono candidate
and Ts ,T four applications, 4 euchTe and
mop VIII be given at the Council Hall. No. 3Slg
Easton avenue. Thursday evening. August ~
This entertainment will be given FOR the beneft
or one Of the Sir Knights of the council who
mas neen SICK for many months. A large list OF
pflzes has been secured and all ARRANGEMENTS
to all who come.
Anchor Council held an interesting meeting last
TUESDAY, evening; initiated eight new members
ana received fourteen applications. Anchor Coun-
Gil oeheVes that not only the city prize banner.
but the State banner will be in their possession
AZ the close OF the current quarter for largest
percentage Of Increase of membership, and the
belief Is backed by hard work on the part Of the
members A large contingent OF the central
speeches given.
Security Council had her open meeting August
II. Five applications and two transfers We're
rendered and will be acted on August Is. rs
peciai praise IS due Elsie Filstead and P. A. Fem
and Brother Derby of Wisdom Council FOR his
comical recftations.
pncatlons., with a promise Of good work in the
future and united effort to retain the city prize
banner at least for another Quarter.
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Lodge Notes.

Tbs Ransom w. R. c. will have q euchre or
the steamboat Hill City "Wednesday, August 20
during her regular trip to Riverside Park-
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woman's Relief Corps.

Among the many interesting occurrences
throughout the department. was the gathering in
Trenton; at the residence of Past Department
Pres,dent Mrs Rachel A Hall Of the ColoneI
jacob Smith Post, No. II and its auxiliary. the
Colonel Jacob Smith Corps. No. "A. to present 10
Pest department Commander Judge Hall. a beam
tiful gold regulation G.. A r. badge. The badge
Is inscribed Presented to Department Comman-
der George Hall. by his personal STAN, Post No.
2 and ": (. No. -" On the reverse side
Is inscribed, Co. B, 70 Ind. Vols" Past De
partment Commander. Wilbur F. Henry. Sena-
Tor Clark and other visitors were present. Judge
Hail was working in his garden, hoe In hand
when the e; A. r. and W. r; marched in
He was greatly surprised. but gracefuily ac-
cepted the terms as dictated. The w. r. G
provided a repast. and with speeches and songs
all went merry as a marriage belI.'
we regret to announce the visit of the death
Anger TO two families of Custer Corps No q
of st. Joseph The sympathy OF the department
is extended TO them. Past Department president
Mrs. Agnes R. Russell has sustained a great loss
IN the death OF her husband. and Mrs. Francis
Arnold. president Of the corps, has met with a
double afdiction. in the death Of her sister. Mrs.
Mary Carmichael Of Mount Carmel. Pa. and the
death Of her sister-in-iaw. Mrs. Mary A. schultz
Of Reading. Pa Both were soldiers widows and
both active CorDa members.
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At Manhattan Beach.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Manhattan Beach. n. Y. Aug. I6.-Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Cramer of st. Louis arrived
at the Manhattan Beach Hotel yesterday.
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Dramatic Order Knight. of Khorrasan
Order of Scottish CLANS.

Al arrangements for the excursion on the City
o. Providence on Tuesday evening. August d. by
The combined clans Of this city have been COM
pleted. The boat will leave the foot Of Olive
street at 7:30 D. m.
On last Sunday Clan Douglas. Nc. 3. ATTENDED
the last sad rites OF burial OF Brother Parsons.
an old and esteemed brother clRnsman, and a
charter member Of the clan. The attendance Of
SlanSnen at the funeral was large and the
burial ceremony was very impressive.
At the next meeting OF Clan Douglas, No. g..
the sac announcement of the death OF Brother
parsons VIII be made. Cansman Parsons was q
charter member OF the clan and was loved and
esteemed by every one. A committee will be
appointed TO draft suitable resolutions to be pre-
scented to tho family Of the brother.
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Tribe of BenlHur.

81 Louis Court. No. 4. had a LARGELY attended
MeeunE. receivfng six applications for member
.nlp ~ was one Of the most social meetings In
tne history OF the court. our most genial captain,
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Compton Circle. No. sos, P. H. c.. had a Meas
ant meeting last Tuesday evening. at which
melons were served. The past president OF this
clrcle, who IL also grand president, Doctor L.
g. Herchenroeder, made an address Concerning
the welfare of the order. and congratulated the
members for good work done. and urged a con-
unuance for an Increase OF membership. Brother
Snrrarher aud several visiting members were
present, ana all had a good time.
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Protected Home CircIe.

Compton Circle had a largely attended meeting.
II. WIS a watermelon party Visitors from
other circles: Deputy J. NJ. Caragher and sister.
and Brother and Sister Stretch. and daughters.
who furnished vocal and instrumental music.
Carondelet held their usual meeting and trans
acted the business Of the circle. Plans are made
90 have a big time on Monday night, August q.
Brothers Grissom, Reinecke. Scheibe and King
have the matter in hand.
L-clede Circle. Ne. $50. had a good meeting.
and new names added to the membership roll.
The lawn party at the home OF Brother and SIS
ter Spinks was a success.
Worlds Fair Circle. No. AZ held a meeting
Initiating three candidates. and several new
names proposed. Refreshments were served. Sis
Gum treasurer.
! Chouteau. No. $50. had a meeting. transactfnr
important business. An entertainment or nIcnIc
VIII be announced shortly.
Missouri Circle. No. 324. had a good meeting
and added new names for membership. 10 he
initiated next meeting.
Imperial had a good meeting, and the us,ai
pleasant social time. with music and dancing.
Meetings for the coming ~week-Social Learue
Tower Grove. Hope. Benton. Rainbow. Arlington
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-05-09
Daily Graphic.
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.

Mr. Ernest O. Harrison is indis-
posed today
-Burpee's garden seeds on sale at
Culpepper's.
MI f. B. Harvey has returned
from Little Rock.
Mrs b. NJ Hume has returned
from Hot Springs
Mr.. Meyer Solmson has returned
from Little Rock.
Mr.. Milton Blum, an old Pine Bluff
boy. is in the city visiting relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Lease Ruddick ar
rived in the city Thursday afternoon
Mrs Floyd A. Jarvis and son. MI
Pitts Jarvis. of Noble La '.e, are in the
city.
Eek will close his Pine Bluff gal
lery the first of June, to be closed four
months.
MI. Roy Hanf returned to Hender-
son. La. after a visit to relatives III
this city.
Miss Blanche Bartlett. Of Carthage,
Mo. is visiting her sister, Miss Nam
ME Bartlett.
..
left this morning for their new home
at Lake Village.
MIR. c. NJ Philpot returned from
fucker this morning. where he in
spected his clpos.
Mr.. Sam Yout. of Little Rock,
formerly in business in Pine Bluff. was
in the city Thursday.
Jl-n ol was mas
senger on the John Harbin few miles
down the river this morning.
Mr.. Tom Main. veteran police
man of Little Rock is in the city the
guest Of Chief Of Police Craig.
Musical, Merrill Institute, Friday,
MAY Q. by Miss Nicie Harrell. Admis-
sion so cents Reserve seats at Rosen-
berg's
Union Gospel mission. 1908 West
Sixth avenue-TeXt for Sunday morn
ing at II O'Clock: How Long Halt Ya
Between Two Opinions?
John Dellmon has taken several
contracts for gravel roofs. and is pre-
pared to give all orders prompt atten
tion. Your patronage solicited.
The piercing screams Of laundry
girls emanating from the American
Excelsior laundry this morning at
tracted the attention of business men
in that vicinity to lively bout which
Was in progress in the building.
Messrs. Rush Patton and George Rig.
gin. two Of the employees of the laun
cry. had a misunderstanding over a
;,, Gctic
contest Both were separated before
any injuries more serious than several
Skin ahraisons had been inflicted.