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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
EDWARD CELEBRATES
BIRTHDAY IN ADVANCE
Presents Colors to Irish Troops
Colonies Will Observe Day
in November.

London. May 3o-The birthday of King
Edward, who was born November ., isil,
was officially celebrated to-day, it having
been decided. as announced In the Official
Gazette. April Is, that his Majesty's natal
day is to be celebrated in London and on
the home stations, May 30. as being the
most suitable time for g. military display.
On the other hand. foreign stations will
celebrate 1t November 9. the actual anntver-
sary OF his Matesty's birth.
Towns throughout the kingdom were gaiiy
decorated and the shipping at the various
ports made the gayest displays of bunting.
tary and naval headquarters, with parades
ceremony of 'trooping the colors" on the
Horse Guards parade here, and the presen-
tation OF colors TO the new Irish guards.
Stands covered with crimson cloth were
erected IN three sides OF the parade ground
and were occupied by thousands Of pr1vti-
eyed spectators. including the United states
Ambassador, Joseph H. Choate. and Mrs:
States Embassy. Henry White.
The troops taking part in the ceremonies
were battalions OF the Irish Guards. Gren-
adler Guards, Scots Guards and detach-
ment Of the Life Guards. TREMENDOUS
cheering greeted the appearance OF the
who rode between the Prince Of Wales and
the Duke Of Connaught, wore the uniform
Of Colonel OF the Irish Guards.
Lord Roberts. the Commander-in-Chief OF
wore the uniform Of Colonel of the Irish
Guards, Queen Alexandra and other mem
beers of the royal family viewed the scene
from the windows Of the Horse Guards
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
MACAR MAY HAVE DROWNED.
Description of Missing Boy Tallies
With Rivers Victim.

Theodore Macar. Il years old. has been
missing from his home. at No. s7s North
Broadway, since May IL and the police have
been asked to assist IN the search for him.
Macar's description, as furnished the po-
lice, corresponds accurately with that Of a
young man whose body was taken from the
river at the foot OF Guthrie street May %
and afterwards buried in potter's field.
When Superintendent Cowie of the morgue
saw the description of the missing boy he
said there could be no doubt Of the identif-
cation.
When the body came in I thought It was
that of a mar about 20 or q years old"
said Cowie. but the action of the water
might cause the body to appear that way"
Macar was employed In the Mallinckrodt
Chemical Works. at Second and Mallinck-
rodt streets.
Mrs. Florence Mccarthy. 90 years old. OF
No. 9T North Newstead avenue. left her
house Thursday and failed to return. The
police have been notified to be on the look
out for her. When she left she was bare
headed and wore a black calico wrapper,
with a brown Bingham apron
Mrs. Edward w. Edwards Of No. 1925
Olive street called at the Four Courts yes
terday to solicit the aid OF the police in the
search for her husband. who disappeared a
week ago yesterday.
Madeline Robinson. Is years old. is miss
ing from her home, at No. lid North Fiji
teenth street. She left Thursday morning
about $50 to go downtown shopping. She
did not return and her parents are at a loss
to explain her absence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
MUSIC RECITAL AT CONVENT.
Pupils of st. Joseph Sisters Give
Quarterly Entertainment.

The quarterly recital OF the music class OF
the Convent Of Our Lady Of Good Counsel,
No. 1sl9 Cass avenue. in charge OF the Sis
tiers Of St Joseph, took place yesterday
afternoon, beginning at 2:30 o'clock.
The large double pariors on the west Of
the convent hall. where the entertainment
was given. were filed with the relatives and
friends of the pupils. Several priests were
also present.
The recital included a lengthy programme,
which was exceIlentIy rendered. The young
ladies showed much proficiency. especially
in piano and violin music, and reflected
much credit on their teachers.
The recital was followed by an operetta
entitled Growing of May" in which the
parts were taken by the pupils. Miss Mary
Dooley was May Queen.
At the conclusion of the entertainment
which lasted two hours. the Reverend A. r..
Gass, chaplain of the convent, addressed
the class. after reading the report Of
the percentage made by the pupils during
the past three months. Father Gass COM
plimented the young ladies' on the degree or
skill which they exhibited, and encouraged
them to persevere in their studies.
The sisters, besides teaching music and
the arts, as drawing. etc, also have charge
Of about thirty deaf-mute girls. most OF
whom are dependent upon the sisters for
their support. as well as education. AT an
other branch OF the order in Longwood.
near Carondelet, about twenty deaf-mute
boys are being cared for and educated.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
LIST OF GuARANTORS
NEARING COMPLETION
Soliciting Committee Reports 1S4
Subscribers to Choral-Sym-
phOny Guarantee Fund.

The list Of 300 guarantors needed to as
sumo the continuance of the Choral-Sym-
phony concerts is nearing completion. The
in charge of subscription solicit
tation has reported 14 names, and the re-
manning sixteen. it Is thought, will be OBJ
tained before the end of next week.
Up to date the subscribers secured are
among the most representative people Of St.
Louis. Besides those of musical taste the
names include persons who are known to
always come to the front for affairs requlr-
ing public spirit and of interest to the city
generally.
The committee is endeavor1ng to get 200
persons to subscribe 800 each, which
amount will assure for st. Loui an orches-
ira equal 10 any in the United States. Mu-
SIC lovers who have enjoyed the Symphony
concerts for years, are anxious that the
concerts continue, and have left no stone
unturned TO aid in completing the list OF
subscribers.
Doctor Joseph ~SpiegelhaIter is chairman
Of the committee TO obtain guarantors. The
other members are: 1. W. Morton, John
Schroers, George d. Markham, H. N. Davis,
Louis Chauvenet. Hugh McKittrick, b. j.
Taussig, Hanford Crawford, Otto Bollman,
Isaac A. Hedges and w. Flewllyn Saunders.
Up to date the list of guarantors is as
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
ELEVATOR DROPS
NEARLY 100 FEET
K. Lee Orcutt and John Fitzhugh
Are Seriously Injured in
Century Building.

II. Lee circuit of No. 4120 Easton avenue
and John Fitzhugh, a negro, of No. S'5i
Chestnut street, were seriously injured by
the falling OF 4 freight elevator from the
seventh floor to the basement of the Cen
fury building shortly after s o'clock yester-
day morning. CIRCUITS legs were fractured
below the knee. his lower lip was severed
and he sustained internal injuries. He Is
% years old and unmarried. Fitzhugh's
right leg was broken in two places between
the knee and ankle, and his hands were
badly cut in his effort to stop the elevator
in its fall. # is probable that he too was
internally injured.
The two men were inside the elevator.
which was filled with heavy boxes and were
preparing TO descend from the seventh floor
when something snapped and before they
had time TO realize what had happened the
elevator was swept through space to the
basement.
We're gone. John!" exclaimed circuit
when the elevator started to fall. titZ-
hugh was too frightened TO make reply. but
seized the rope and made a desperate at
tempt TO stop the car. His efforts were
futile. however, as the rope failed to work
and ne tore his hands in a vain endeavor to
stop the car.
The men were engaged in moving boxes
OF goods from the OLD Frisco Offices and had
just started from the seventh floor 10 the
basement, when the elevator fell: There
were about 800 pounds OF freight on board at
the time. which added 10 the speed OF the
fall.
Several cooks IN McTague's restaurant
heard the crash as the elevator fell into
the basement and ran terrified from the
place. An ambulance was and
the injured men were taken to the City
Hospital.
Later in the day circuit was taken to st.
LUke's Hospital. where he was placed I'M
der the care of a private physician Doctor
Nietert of the City Hospital stated previous
TO CIRCUITS removal from that institution
that 4 a rnhnbIA araDrrtaffAp y-nfflI rnr
be necessary. Fitzhugh's condition is not
considered dangerous.
Adrian o. Rule, of Recommendations
Rule Real Estate Company, agents of the
Century building, stated that he could not
account for the accident. The elevator had
a capacity of two and a half tons" said he,
land 1t is inspected every day and was re-
ported TO be in perfect condition just before
the accident occurred. We have employed
experts to investigate the matter and until
they make their report VT have no state |
ment TO make"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
OLD MAN WAS ASPHYXIATED.
John Lehmer Found Dying in His
Bathroom.

JOIN s. Lehmer. a retired steamboat cap
tain, Il years old, was found dying in the
bathroom Of his home, at No. 1911 Cali
fornia avenue. at GAS yesterday morning.
In less than half an hour after he was
found he was dead.
Doctor o. T. Moore of No. 2$0S Lafayette
avenue, who was called In. said death was
due to asphyxiation. There was no cause
for Lehmer TO take his own life. and mem
bers of the family scout the Idea Of sui
eide. Deputy Coroner Boogher. who held
an inquest, returned a verdict Of death by
asphyxiation.
Mrs. Blanche Afford. a widowed daugh-
ter with WHOM Leftner lived, found her
father locked in the bathroom. Unable TO
get any response. she broke down the door
into the bathroom and found him uncon-
scious. He was breathing heavily and the
room was full of gas. On investigation
she found that the rubber tube which con-
nected the gas Jet and the gas stove was
disconnected. The end which should have
been attached to the stove was hanging
over the side of the bath tub. The gas was
turned on to the full current. It is sup
posed that the tube was pulled OF the stove
accidentally, or that the old man forgot to
turn on the stop.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
FAVORABLE FACTORS
DOMINATE TRADE
Depression Caused by Labor
Troubles Considered Only Tenn
porary, Says Dun's Review.

New York. Ma OR. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review OF trade tomorrow Will say:
tEase In the money market. favorable crop pros
poets and confidence abroad ara the encouraging
factors which outweigh the disturbing elements
OF labor conflicts and unreasonable weather for
retail trade at many points.
Effects OF the depressing influences are less
keenly felt because they are believed to be only
temporary. and confidence is expressed that, with
the resumption Of work and normal temperature.
there will be a return to the liberal distribution
Of merchandise.
Despite the short corn crop last year. the large
yield Of wheat and high prices for both resulted
in the greatest value for the crupa e-er recorded.
which means that the agricultural sections are
prosperous. and other industries must share the
good fortune by increased sales OF products. Col
through the principal clearing; houses are wei
iatioa. there Was an inci ease Of ~ peer cent a,
New York compared with last years exchanges.
grain movement are being ME than made up
elsewhere. railway earnings thus far reported for
year and Is per cent over 1900. .e-'
from an0t dsli sS siaee in EOT ,hs ssc iST i SS iSsp sqns Of o. l5 Pas
: indicate the CONFIDENCE Of the leading consumers
csss % ane Of fu. activity ~ t at the maG miIis. and anfff finish eG
products. are forwarded to impoTtunate consumers
No Improvement Is reported ut New England
boot and shoe %eenters where the shops are .;ii!
NOR activity n The grades that declined last
booking a smaller percentage Of orders at the
South than Is usual at this season. Local retail
trade has been more active. but iobbing business
continues SLOW; Recent advances IN leather are
Imported hides are scarce and strong. but do
nestle packer hides are now moro quiet.
Stocks OF textile fabrics are not accommodating,
al.hoTsh ,ot The markets are extremely quiet; 20; DO;
exports Of cotton. goods are small. Print cloths
are dull and unchanged. with the situation IN
settled as to new prints for the fall. Clothing
manufacturers are purchasing woolen goods in
moderation only. and larger deliveries by the
leading company increases the disposition toward
conservatism.
Prospects are. bright for a large yield Of cot
ton. Dispatches have been received from CORE
spondents Of r. c.. Dun & Co. located In all
parts OF the cotton belt. and the returns are
unanimously encouraging.
Grain quotations made a decided advance early
I'm the week, which was not easily explained eI-
cept on the basis OF light supplies In sight. This
clement was hot new, how ever. receipts having
decreased very materially for many weeks in
comparison with last years movement. Subee-
9usntiy the gain was lost In option trading, al
though cash corn was firmly held.
Failures for the week numbered 1874 in the Uni
ted States. against 1S las. year. and 20 In Can
ada. against q . year ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
CHILDREN SOUGHT PARENTS.
Erwin Boys Found Friend in Post.
master BaumhOff.

Willie Erwin, aged Is, and his brother.
Raymond, 4. Of st. Joseph, No., found a
Good Samaritan in Postmaster Baumhof
yesterday, to whom they had appealed for
Eelp. The boys were stranded in this city,
having been sent here from their home by
their grandmother. They were looking for
their mother and stepfather, who are sup
posed to be here.
A few days ago the stepfather cent for
them, promising to meet them at Union
Station. He failed to appear, and the little
ones, upon their arrival here. were left
alone Not knowing which way to turn,
they became bewildered and started to
roam the streets. and finally struck the
to Postmaster Baumhof. The latter gave
the tots a warm breakfast, and detailed
several of his men to hunt for their rela.
tves. Mrs. Mary James of Eighth and
Soulard streets, who claimed to be an aunt
of the children. was located, and she took
the waits in charge.
The stepfather's name Is James James.
He is a painter by trade.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
INCREASE CAPITAL 100000
Completing Merger of Commerce
and Continental Banks

A meeting Of the stockholders of the Ma
tional Bank Of Commerce has been called
for June 10 to consider the proposition Of in
c~reasins the capital stock of that institu-
ton from 100000 to 81 ,eo.o 600. The increase
will be made by the Issuance Of p. 900 ad,
ditional shares. at a par value of 100 per
share. The price of the new shares to prr-
chasers will be 300. payable one-half on
June 20 and the other half on July %.
The articles OF association of the ~institu-
ton will be so amended that the Board of
Directors shall consist Of not more than
twenty nor less than ten stockholders. The
exact number will be determined at the
meeting. Tn increase In the capital stock
Of the bank is for the purpose OF taking
care Of the Continental National Bank'
stitutfon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
Hunter Rya MhiakeY.

Not many years ago 1t was the custom
to accept whatever was offered in hotels
and cafes when whiskey was called for
now. men ask for "a little Hunter" or
what is also often heard, "a Hunter high
ball." In the latter respect Hunter stand
unrivaled. for in mixing the high-ball the
addition Of the charged water. 1t - said,
does not in any way detract from the Pc
culiar and delicious flavor Of Hunter.
The distfllers claim that Hunter whiskey
Is never sold till ten years old. n that Ia
why it always has the same, never-fail-
ing, rich and mellow flavor that always
tonic stimulant of recognized merit In the
medical profession. William Lanahan d
Son. the proprietors Of Hunter Rye Whisky,
say that the absolute reliability Of Hunter.
Of its never-varying quality. has made the
fame OF this brand worldwide, and made
1t possible to say that for family needs
against emergencies 1t were well to have
tho best and purest.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS.

j. P. Charles of Greenvilla 8. c.. IS
registered at the Planters.
j. D. NJ. Hamilton of Topeka, Kas, has
rooms at the Lindell.
C. J. Frank. a prominent New Orleans
stationery manufacturer. is at the LAclede.
&C. Howe OF Newark. N. j.. was among
yesterdays arrivals at the Lindell
"A. ]. Bottom OF Rochester, N. z. Is
stopping at the st. Nicholas.
Mfr. and Mrs. George C. Eiker OF Sparta.
Ill, are at the Planters.
Doctor and Mrs. F. E. Knowels and
family are at the Southern from Orange.
N. ].
Doctor J. W. Jones of Kirksyille, No,
is registered at the Laclede.
Otto F. Etel OF Louisville. KY, was at
the Lindell yesterday.
M. Herman of Philadelphia, Pa, has
quarters at the ST. Nicholas.
George Mueller of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Is registered at the Planters.
j. W. Maxwell OF Dallas, Tex. arrived
at the Southern yesterday.
j.. W. Halowell of Poplar Blun, No., In
q guest at the Laclede.
e. s. Mclaughlin of Providence. r. l..
il stopping at the Lindell-
Charles Atwood of New York was at
the st. Nicholas yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. DonneIIy Of Osh-
kosh, Wis, are at the Planters.
N. Richenbach of Oederan. Germany, Is
registered at the Southern
w.. w. Haywood of Burlington. Ia, has
rooms at the Laclede.
Thomas A. Patten Of Nashville. Tenn,
Is a guest at the Lndell-
w. r. Van Horton of View York ar
rived at the st. Nicholas yesterday.
w. B. Nef Of Little Rock. Ark, is stop
ping at the Planters
Miss E. Briscoe Of Louisville. KY, is a
guest at the Southern.
j. ]. Moose Of Springfield, Ill, is reg
istered at the Laclede.
f. H. Cole OF Cuba, Ill, arrived at the
LindeiI yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Roberts Of Pitts
burg. Pa, have rooms at the st. Nicholas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
PHELPs-KEREys DEAL REACTS.
Sentiment Against the National Com
mftteeman Aroused by Exposure.

Sentiment Against the National Conn
mftteeman Aroused by Exposure.
Politicians are watching the developments
in the Republican camp with increasing in
terest, II such a thing were possible. To-
nights meeting of the st. Louis Republican
Club will probably bring forth some
warm" resolutions ~denouncing the Kerens-
Phelps deal to elect the former to the
United States Senate. County conventions
which will be held to-day will also show
the attitude Of the party toward the con-
troll of the lobby in making agreements"
for the control Of the State Convention.
State Chairman Atkins returned yesterday
from Bates County. where he attended the
convention Thursday. The convention did
not hear Of the part which the lobby is
taking in debating Republican procedure
until after 1t was too late to take action.
The Republic. containing a full account Of
the scheme and the names Of those who
participated in the conference where the
agreement was made. did not reach
Butler. the m~eeting-place. until the resoiu-
1t is said that Chairman Atkins has main
tained a discreet silence regarding the
other faction from claiming that he is stir
ring up trouble. To all inquirers he replies
that THE lobby did not invite me into con-
s fseepas." to That eap, sflnF the the ci case r It Il gp to
between himself and Phelps and the Mis-
souri, Pacific.
in the State complimerting him on his at
titude. At the headquarters of the Nation
al COMMITTEES an idea Of the light in which
Colonel Phelps has been placed by the ex-
posture Is Just beginning to dawn on his
1nitmates. He was not In the city yester-
day. having gone from the Jasper County
Convention in Webb City to Joplin, where
he spent the day.
AS sentiment crystalizes. the movement
for antilobby and antiboodle delegations In
the city primaries progresses. Unless some
mora nnpnrropnfaAu re tho 1nhhy o-a
made. there will be contests in the major
ity of the wards. Though 1t was intended
at first to run some of the deleg lions under
an ''anti-Kerens' caption, 1t is probable
that instead the slogan will be antilobby
and antiboodle, the recent indictments
against some OF the old crowd furnishing an
additional text The friends of Kerens in
this city are taken exclusively from the
old supporters of the former Mayor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
ARMY OFFICERS MUST WORK.
War Department Sounds Warning
as Result Of Examination,
REPUBLIC SPEC1

Washington. May s0-Ths War Depart
ment has served notice on all second Lieu
tenants in particular and all other s61cers
in the army in line of promotion generally.
that IL they expect to remain In the army
they must work for their places.
tn warning takes the form Of the pub
LEGATION Of the names CT eleven young men,
Second Lieutenants in the cavalry and In
fantry branches of the service, who failed
to pass the examination
This publication Is contrary to all pre-
cedent and the department hopes that II
will have the effect of making those still
to be examined work to prevent . like fate
Detailing them.
These Lieutenants will be suspended for
one year. Then they will be called up for
a second trial and Il they still fall to pass
they will be dropped from the servics.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
Thief IN A B0ARDING-H0USE
Stole Jewelry Belonging to Mrs.
Chas. p. How.

Miss Jennie Simpsons boarding house at
No. 1903 Page avenue was visited by a sneak
thief Thursday afternoon. Sometime bo-
tween 1 and s p. m. the thief entered the
room of Mrs. Charles P. Hoy, a boarder on
the second floor, and stole jewelry valued
at $50. consisting Of a diamond ring, two
OPAL rings, a plain gold band ring and a
stickpin.
The police were notified and furnished a
description Of the 5swelry. II IL supposed
the thief entered the house throuSs a In
secure gtdo deco.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
ELKS' OUTING AT THE COTTAGE.
Guests VIII Discuss Supper, Music
and Coming Carnival.

st. Louis Elks. to the number Of about
Loo. are to have an outing at the Cottage
in Forest Park tonight. Supper will be
taken there and arrangements for the
coming carnival discussed Everywhere the
visitors will be greeted with the familiar
purple and white and SeymouTs First Regf-
ment Band Is to render a programme re-
plete with Elk favorites.
ODe of the numbers was written by an
Elk himself. Jules Bertere. secretary Of the
local lodge. whose German Village Is to
be played during the evening. The party
will comprise many ladies'.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
Southwest Missouri Press Meeting.

Osceola, Mo-, May 30-The Southwest
Missouri Press Association met here to-
day. The following programme was car
ried out before a large audience. Prayer
by the Reverend A. s. Dent; address of
welcome by Doctor Thomas n. Johnson:
response, j. F. Parbee; vocal selections by
M.ss Fern Roberts; 1.-The Libel Law as
Interpreted by Our Courts" by A. J.
Young; Pioneer Journalism" by C. N.
VanHosen: vocal selection by Mrs George
B. Lnney; The Press and the Common
Schools" by H. H. Rogers. The associa-
ton then adjourned to II o'clock to-mor-
row.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31

iy that while the
devoted wife. sister.
daughter or mother
looks on, the drunk
ard IL cured. even
against his will.
Every person who
has a loved one who
Is q slave to drink
ought to give them
this remedy at once.
Mrs. Samuel Boyd
y with Golden
Specific I cured my
-N-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-05-31
Eye. Examined Free

BY DR.. Bond. expert optician. at Mermod &
Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust. and a
proper fit guaranteed II glasses are needed.
Steel frames, 81 and up; gold. s. and Up.