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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
PAINTERS WILL STRIKE TO-DAY.
Fourteen Hundred Workers De
mand Higher Wages.

According to the strike order issued b,
| the International Brotherhood of Painters
Decorators and Paperhangers. every mem
ber of the organization IN St Louis viii
strike this afternoon for higher wages
About IL 100 men will be- affected.
The purpose OF the union Is To inaugurate
a new wage scale calling for an increase oi
co cents day for eight hours work. The
present scale is s. day.
Al meeting OF the Master Painters
Association II was decided To ignore the de-
mand for the proposed increase.
Good wages are paid TO TIE painters" "
said President Lewis. and they are not re-
quired TO furnish brushes or pots. We have
advertised for men and have no fear that
work will not go on.
James Carlisle. manager of the Eureka
Painting Company. No. North Tenth
street whose firm is not a member of tn
association. said:
We will pay the increased scale. As n
rule. the men can only wolk about six full
months In the year, anu there is Hardly n
painter in ST. Louis. who will average more
than Sl-50 the year round
Il do not see why the employers object to
the scale. as due notice had been given by
the union to allow them II estimate on new
work on the basis of the increased wages"
4 strike of the union BARRIERS is threat
ened Sunday morning unless the employer;
agree to new scale to go into effect Sat
urday. which provides for an increase OF )
cents for shaves ON Sundays and legal ho.-
idays. a number Of the employers have al
ready signed the scale.
The thirty union electricians employed h.
the Imperial Electric Light. Heat an !
Power Company. who struck February
are still out. All attempts to settle the df-
ferencss so far have failed. The Building
Trades Council officially in ,orsed the action
OF the strikers and will give them support.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
BILLY" HOBBS LAID TO REST.
Funeral Services at st. AIMS
Church Largely Attended.

Five hundred friends ana acquaintance
of the late William Hobbs, who were una
BILE TO secure admittance to the building,
stood in front of ST. AIMS Church yester-
day with bowed heads while the funeral
services were being conducted inside. 1t
was one of the most largely attended
funerals that have been held in st. Louis
for many years. and the procession which
followed the body TO its last resting place
was one OF the longest.
At o'clock the fower-covered casket
was borne from the home, No. 4201 Cook
avenue. to st. AIMS Church, corner Of Page
avenue and Whittier place. where the Rev
erend Father Mcdonald conducted the OBJ
seQuies. Mr.. Hobbs became a Catholic on
the eve Of his death, and requiem mass was
recited. as was his wish. The burial was
at Calvary Cemetery.
Many Of Mr.. Hobbs's friends In business
and politics were present and long before
the hour for the service the large church
auditorium was filled, with the exception of
q small space reserved for the family.
waited upon the outside until the services
were over and followed the procession to
the grave Conspicuous among those pres
ent were members of the Fire Department,
who mourned the loss of an old and valua-
bic friend. The employees of the Election
Commissioners office and many OF the City
Hall officials were present.
The palibearers were: Judge John NJ
Wood. James J. McCafery. Thomas ].
Rove. Frank L. Moe. z. G. Clifford, Charles
F. Weneker. Louis Alt and H. D. Mepham
old friends and associates of the dead man.
The floral offerings were many. the casket
being covered with laurels sent by sorrow
at the grave.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
VALUE OF TESTIMONY.
Greater Than Assertion.

There is none Of us so hardened but that
when we have been able to aid our fellow
creatures by comforting a benefit or bring
ing little comfort into their lives We like
affords more pleasure than the performance
OF the act itself, and In this connection the
following letter from a Paris. Tex. lady
is of more than usual interest: ''Dea-
have been such to me. I suffered for three
years off and on with piles. l was treated
at the hospital, and the new and elegant
hospital, of Memphis; they only gave me
the change OF air and water would benefit
me; five months ago the bleeding plies cam
back on me. and bled so much that
Sought l would die. / have had four of
<ile finest doctors in this section Of Texas:
all they did was to finally nearly let me go
to my grave: all they wanted was a big
sum OF money from me and to operate On
me. / said no: no surgeons knife would
enter me: IL IL was my time to die. God
knew IT. and when I died l would die all
together. began hearing about Your medi-
cine had no faith in you but I sent and
got. a box of your Pyramid Pile Cure; in
two days the blood flow had slackened to
one-halI the amount, and in one week !
did little housework. ] was not bleeding
then: In three weeks / was we'll God bless
you for putting such a wonderful medicine
within the reach of suffering men and
YOUR medicine or. be without it: also !
used your Pyramid Pills. SaIlie A. Hearn-
DON" Testimony like this should be more
convincing than all claims and assertions
the reader as to the merit Of the remedy'
Pyramid Pile Cure is sold by druggists
for fifty cents package. or viii be mailed
by the makers TO any address upon receint
Mich, for their book on cause and cure NJ
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
new CLUB is INCORPORATED.
Webster Groves Athletes Will
Have Quarters on Gore Avenue.

The Webster Groves Social Athletic Club
obtained proforma decree of Incorporation
from Judge McElhinney in the Clayton Cir
cult Court yesterday. c. A. Robinson is
president of the company. C. Huber vice
president and 3. J. Kaenter secretary.
There was considerable comment in Clay-
ton yesterday regarding the real object Of
the new club. ostensibly, it is for the gen.
eral advancement Of the physical develop
ment of its members. The articles of in
corporation state that football, baseball.
tennis and other sports will be INDUCED in.
1t Is said. however. that membership will
not be limited and that the club will filI
long-felt want on the part of some OF tine
residents OF Webster Groves on account of
the absence of saloons in that town.
Webster Groves. like Kirkwood has al
ways been the scene OF contests between
the "dryS and VETS" Just now the
.'drys" have the upper hand. and no sa.
looms are permitted to run within the cor
porate limits of the town. Under the law .
club is permitted to serve liquor to its mem
bers 1t is also exempted from paving the
county license tax. amounting to $500 The
new club VIII establish Headquarters on
Gore avenue. the main street in Webster
Groves. B. J. Keaenter. the secretary of the
club. is a brother Of the former propria,or
of saloon at Twelfth and Spruce streets
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
Committee of Conferees Represent
ing Two Sides of Sugar Contro-
versy Try to Reach Agreement.
NO Definite RESULTS YET.
Another Meeting Will Be Held
To-Day. When. 1t Is Hoped. the
Limited Twenty Per Cent
Plan Will BE Adopted.

Washington. March 1S.-Late this after
| noon the work of harmonizing the conflict
over Cuban reciprocity had progressed so
far that committee of conferees. or ar
bifrators. representing the two sides of the
| controversy. assembled 10 frame a COM
promise agreement.
The meeting occurred In the private quar-
tiers OF the Ways and Means Committee
room. with Chairman Payne and Repre-
sentatives Dalzell and Cannon present In
behalf Of the ways and means reciprocity
element. while five members Of the opposi-
ton. namely. Representatives Metcaif of
California. Dick and Taylor of Ohio. Fo-d-
ney of Michigan and Morris OF Minnesota.
acted as arbitrators In behalf of the Repub-
licans who have resisted the ways and
means original plan of - per cent reciproci-
~ for an unlimited period
The conference lasted about two hours
and was not productive OF final results. an
adjournment teing taken until p. II. to-
morrow. All the plans OF compromise which
have been suggested were reviewed. partic-
ularly that limiting the reciprocity period
until December. 1903
Payne Not OvcrsanEuine.
Beyond discussing the several plans. no
action was taken. When the conference
closed. II was stated that the discussion had
been along such harmonious lines that an
agreement seemed assured. Chairman Payne
and his associates seemed 10 he less conf
dent that the other conferees that an agree
ment was In sight
Prior to the meeting of the arb.irators. the
element opposing the ways and means plan
assembled to determine on n course of ac-
tion. II vas decided to name five cunferees
instead of three In order to make the body
more representative Of the various sections
interested. 1t also was deemed desirable
rot TO give the conferees final power TO
make terms but only to consider and re-
port back. This precauton was taken IN
order that there might be full understand
ing OF the compromise plan by all of those
who opposed the original ways and means
plan.
Representative Tawney OF Minnesota. who
directed the contest at the outset was
asked TO go on the conference but he de-
clined. and instead nominated the committee
OF five subsequently named by the confer
cree.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
BAPTIST RALLY At PALMYRA,
Sixth Annual Session of the Young
Peoples Union.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Palmyra. Mo-. March I3.-The Northeast
Missouri Baptist Young Peoples Union raI-
ly and sixth annual convention is being
held In this city. The convention was called
to order this afternoon and will conclude
lis labors tomorrow night. Some fifty del
egates arrived to-day. and others are ex-
pected tomorrow.
The principal speakers IN this afternoons
SESSION were: Doctor E. 8. Graham of
Hannibal. who took his subject How
to Awaken b. V. p. Interest" and the
Reverend ]. NJ. McAIanaway of Fayette.
whose subject was "Encouragemen;." At
the night session Intelligent Enthusiasm
was the subject of discourse by the Rev
erend c. a. Buchanan of Fayette. Doctor
E. A lnce of Quincy spoke on Elements
of Success in Christian Work"
Both sessions have been largely attend
ed and much interest manifested In them.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
TWO STREET CARS COLLIDE.
Motorman Injured in Accident at
Maple and Hamilton.

While Olive street car No. $40 was stand
Ing at Hamilton and Maple avenues to al
low some passengers to get of late wecnes-
day night another Olive street car. in
charge OF Motorman Walter Mayer. crashed
INTO the rear end. Mayer was knocked
down and was badly cut about the face by
nyfng glass A cash four and one-hait
inches long was cut in the side Of his neck
and face. penetrating to the bone.
Mayer was taken to the Office Of Doctor
Nelson. No. S2o Goodfellow avenue. where
the wound was dressed. Afterwards he was
avenue
Charles Clark. a negro living at No SO
Morgan street. was knocked down by a
westbound Easton avenue car at Seventh
street and Franklin avenue yesterday MORN
Ing; sustaining injuries about the right arm
and hip. ~
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
British Ministers Sharply Criti-
cised for Keeping King
Away From Ireland.
ACTION DECLARED NO REBUKE.
Purpose of the Cabinet. 1t Is As
serted, Is to Keep Edward in
Ignorance and Seek Excuse
for Coercion.

London. March l3-The official announce
| nent of the abandonment of the proposed
'isit OF King Edward and Queen Alexan.
ora 10 ireland. whereby the Ministers as.
| sumo the responsibility for an imperial boy.
cott. is quite unprecedented in form and
causes Keen discussion. the general tone o;
winch Is distinctly adverse to the action OF
the Cabinet. which IS interpreted as dis
! playing petty spite and spleen.
Inc suggestion sought TO be conveyed,
| both by the announcement itself and the
comment OF the ministerial organs. that the
| decision arrived At was directly due to tire
cuteurst of some of the Irish members in
the House Of Commons when the news of
the disaster to General Msthuen's column
was officially communicated to that House,
Is declared by hostile critics to be obvious
ly false. as It was annol need weeks ago
that the visit would be postponed
hesponsfbfitty Falls on Miuisters.
ihese critics also assert that there seems
good reason to believe that their Majestics
themselves all along desired to carry ovt
Ihe coronation visit, as though they, de-
Ierrins TO the advice of the Ministers they
nave no intention of relieving the latter
from the onus Of tactless move.
Inc freeman's Journal voices the Nation
His Matesty's Ministers could not ven
tcre to allow the King TO see with his own
eyes and hear with his own ears of the
narbarous methods Of the castle and the
deep resentment OF his people. There was
imminent danger that his visit might have
converted him to home rule"
Seek Excuse for Coercion.
During the debate on the civil service es-
inmates in the House of Commons to-day
John Redmond. the Irish leader. moved a
reduction OF the salary OF the Chief Secre-
tary for Ireland George Wyndhan,) and
proceeded to incisively criticise Mr.. Wyrd-
MANS policy. asserting that the latter was
engineering a conspiracy to misrepresent
the condition of the country. in order to
give a colorado excuse for coercion. Mr.
Redmond said coercion would not kill boy
cotting. but 1t would exasperate the Irish
people at home and consolidate them
abroad He sincerely hoped. however. that
the Irish would not be BETRAYED into the
commission of crime.
Ar. Wyndham. in replying. said that al
ready a great many illegal acts had been
perpetrated in Ireland. He wished IT to be
understood that he, both personally and
ofncially. was responsible for whatever re-
pressive steps were taken by the Govern
ment. He admitted the constitutional right
OF the people to assemble and proclaim
,helr grievances. but where crime was about
10 De committed an assembly, became un-
lawful. and it was the duty OF the Govern
ment 10 prevent 1t.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
BRYAN AT THE CAPITOL.
Meets Many Old Friends-Infor-
NAL LeYee in the House.
18th St and Pennsylvania Ave
The Republic Bureau,

The RsSublic Bureau
Washington. March Is-william Jennings
Bryan, clear Of complexion and bright OF
eye, arrived In Washington from the West
this morning.
From 9 o'clock, when his train pounded
into tbs station over the dripping tracks.
until late in the afternoon. when the hour
Of his departure for Culpeper. Va. arrived.
the famous Nebraskan was kept busy re-
ceiving the calls Of his hundreds Of friends
in the public and private life OF the capi-
tai.
Mr. Bran said that, in his opinion. 5udg-
ing from the present outlook. Imperialism
Will be the leading plank in the Democratic
platform.
1T is impossible TO say at this time"
said Mr.. Bryan, what the principal plank
the trust question that of Imperialism.
II looks now as though Imperialism would
be the main issue.
so far as the future OF the Democratic
party is concerned. the outlook Is bright
Mr. Bryan held a conference with Sem
ator Carmack of Tennessee. the two gen.
tlemen being closeted for an hour. The
question of the chairmanship OF the Dem
ocratic National Congressional COMMITTEES
was touched upon
A light luncheon at the house was served
There were present: Colonel Bryan. Sen
ator Carrlack. Mrs Ashton c. Shallen-
berger, wife of Representative ShallenDer.
ger OF Nebraska. who is a personal friend
of Mr.. Bryan. and the members of the
family
Colonel Bryan then went to the Capitol
for a conference with Democratic leaders
and to greet his friends of the House OF
Representatives. The Capitol was reached
shortly before l o'clock The distinguished
visitor was escorted to the House cloak
room. where for some time an informal re-
ception was held.
At o'clock this afternoon Mr. Bryan left
ever the Southern Railway for Culpeper,
where tonight he delivered an address He
will return to Washington Friday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
Prompt Attention to the
Symptoms of Disease and
the Little Ills of Life
Will Save You Weeks
and Months of
Suffering.
Paine's Celery
Compound
viii Quickly Danish Your Troubles aad
Restore Perfect Health.

PROMPT care and attention to the little Ills
of life Wju often save weeks ana months
OF suffering. II the common symptoms
Of rheumatism, neuralgia, dyspepsia, KID
ney troubles and persistent headaches are
attended to when first experienced. by use
OF one or two bottles of Paine's Celery
Compound. these beginnings OF serious
troubles are forever banished. II you are
out of sorts, have tired feelings. disturbed
sleep, defective digestion. aches In back OF
side. sluggish circulation. or poisonous
blood. Pains's Celery Compound Will give
to ell the functions OF the body fresh
supply Of nerve food. establishing strength
and permanent vigor. Its use encourages
En- abundant supply Of pure, fresh blood.
without which there can be no health. hap
piness or real life. Paine's Celery Com
pound IL a matchless remedy in cases OF en-
feebled nerves and foul blood The use OF
one bottle is sufficient TO prove its value.
Beware OF worthless limitations sold by
some dealers. See that the name PA1NE'S
is on each wrapper and bottle
DIAMOND DYES give faster and brighter
colors than any other dyes.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
HARVARD RECEIVES S250,0O0
FROM MRS. C. P. HUNTINGTON.
This Secures Rockefeller Gift and
Makes s2.s2i.:2" Available for
Medical school.

Roston. March ia gift Of $2s0ooo from
Mrs. Coils p. Huntington. announced to-
day. mere than completes the sum of s7cs.-
000 required to secure the sum offered by
John ID. Rockefeller OF New York for the
enlargement and endowment Of the Har-
ward medical school. Mrs. Hunting;on.s 3
subscription is specifically for the erection
of n building In memory Of her late hus-
band. to be called the Coils p. Huntington
Laboratory of Pathology and Bacteriolosy.
With Mr.. Rookefeller's gift and the pledge
made by J. +. Morgan last June to give
three buildings at cost exceeding s. .eoo. COO.
an aggregate OF s2.s2l. .225 will be availab
for the use of the medical school
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
DOMINICAN FATHERS PLANS.
Believe Washington Will Become
a Catholic Intellectual Center.
EPJBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. March 13.-The Dominican
Fathers in this country are showing their
interest in the university work by their de-
termination to establish their house of
studies near the Catholic University near
this city.
This Institution is to be erected for the
purpose of educating their own students
-Four acr-s of land Rave been purchased di-
rectly opposite keane Hail. as a site for
their house. This means the atnndonment
"f their seminary at Son .Iset. O., and tne
establishment of a central Eovtiat,. in this
city. Among the reasons Influencing tuis
action is their belief that. on account Of The
catholic University. this city IL destined 10
become Catholic intellectual center Work
on the buildings will begin in September.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
J. K. J0NEs'S ACTIVE CANVASS.
Senator Is Making Almost a
House toulouse Tour of Arkansas

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Helena. Ark. March 13.-Senator James X.
Jones Is making almost a house-to- house
canvass Of Eastern Arkansas. He was at
lagrange. small village In the lower edge
from there to Haynes. arother small villa o..
IN the upper end of the same county and
VIII speak at Mariana Tomorrow after
He has been through st. Francis County
In much the same fashion. From this il will
be seen that Senator Jones means to sue
avail. '
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
GOTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY,
Samuel Sumner and Wife Expect
to Live Fifteen Years.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SFEC1AI.
Pana. ILL.,. March ls.-Mr. and Mrs Sam
uel Summer. prominent residents of Pana.
to-day celebrated the sixtieth anniversary
of their marriage. About 200 of their rela-
tives and friends were present.
1hey were married at Wolverhampton.
Stanordsh!re. England. in 1882. coming to
this country shortly afterwards. They are
the parents Of eleven children, only one OF
whom is living.
Mr.. sumner Is 81 and his wife IS years of
age. They both enjoy the best OF health
and expect to celebrate their diamond we'd
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES DESERT
New officials Title to Office Will
Be Tested.

New York. March 13.-FIve Deputy sber-
iffs and clerks. who formerly served under
Sheriff Guden in Kings County and who
accepted office under Norman S. Dixie.
whom Governor odell appointed to Office.
left Dykes service to-day and returned to
Guden.
Jere Wernberger. attorney for Guden.
Supreme Court Justice Gaynor, requiring
Dixie to appear in court tomorrow to show
cause WY an order should not be issued
coEhmano!ng Dike to surrender the authori-
tv he has assumed as SheriY
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
CONVENTION OF SOCIALISTS.
Mayor Chase of Hayerhill, Mass.
Will Speak.

socialists Of the First Representative Dis
trict. which includes the Ninth. Tenth. EIev-
enth and Twenty-fourth wards. will hold
their convention at Concordia Turner Hall.
Thirteenth and Arsenal streets. this even
Ing to name three candidates for the State
LcGisiafure. One hundred delegates of the
tend.
The brewery workerS unions and COOP
sTT unions have decided 70 send fraternal
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
LECTURED ON AMERICAN NAVY.
Mercantile Club Audience Enter
tanned by Lieutenant Garden.

Lieutenant Godfrey l.. Garden of the
United States Revenue Cutter Service. ani
for the present In charge of the ordnance
exhibit at the Worlds Fair. gave an inter
asting lecture last night at the Mercantile
Club before a large audience.
There were Stereopticon views. selected
from series of four lectures on ord
nance" The Men Behind the Guns"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
KANSAS STATE LIBRARIAN.
James L. King Was Elected by the
Supreme Court.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SFEC1AI.
Topeka. Kas. March 13-The Supreme
Court to-day. by practically unanimous
vote. elected James L. King State Librarian
Tor term Of four years. Miss Nellie A.
mentrout OF Kansas City was chosen as AS
brarian once before, but when the SinreTs
court became Populist. he was supercedei
1s,, 1y ,lo.:a Mrs; Annie & L. Digs. Mr.. King is a
weh-knoWn Topeka newspaper and maCa-
zine writer. He is a brother Of CantaI,
Henry henry King. editor Of the St Louis Globe
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
Crushed in Concentrating MIL.

RFfI-BI-IC SPECTAI.
Webb City Mo- March 13-Fr,pL Ellie
was crushed to death in the rolls of the
Fleming Concentrating Mil on Center Greek
to-day He had gone TO the mill 10 take
breakfast to his son, who was one of the
crusher feeders. and seeing that the
rolls were choked. reached over to move
his head was caught in the star wheel He
leaves widow and eight children.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
Visitors at Hot SPRING..


Hot Springs. Ark. March l3-The follow.
ing visitors registered at the MernoJ g.
Jaccard Hot Springs branch to-day: Mrs.
J. Dolan. Mr.. and Mrs. r.. h. Wantering.
81. Louis; Mr. John Andre, Burlington:
Williams. Seneca: Miss n H. Bryan Wa
thena. kas.; Mrs. G. W. Donaghey. Con-
way; Mr.. s. r. Lee. Alexandra, Ia
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
"Mamma's."
The Safe Baking Powder.
Petition Filed in bankruptcy.

REPrRLIC SPECIAL
Paducah, KY, March 13-Arch Suther-
land, Manager of the Kentucky Glass and
Quesnsware Company, has filed a petition in
bankruptcy. His liabilities are sl6.cO0 with
no assets The principal foreign creditors
are In Cincinnati. Chicago and New York
The principal local creditors are: City
National Bank s3,075; Citizens Savings Bank
creditor for S4soo ""' =
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-03-14
BOARD of Church Extension.

Mount Vernon. ILL.,. March 13.-The Board
Of Church Extension OF the Southern IIli-
nois NJ. E. Conference met here In annual
50 ,ssion yesterday. The board recommended
a loan of 500 to the church at Creal Springs
and donations as follows To the Churches
named: Seventy-fiv dollars to Grantsburg
above Metropolis: so to Findlay Chapel. on
New Burnside Circuit: 800 to Keyesport
just above Centralia. and $50 to WaIpoIe
also near Centrala. and Si2 to White oak.
In Farrington Township. this county.
j. F. Watson was reelected president
the Reverend J. +. Harmon vice presideni
and A. F. Taylor secretary. These officers
live here.