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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Business men in the Washington avenue
district organized a Joseph W. Folk Club
10 assist the Circuit Attorney in his cru
SADIE against lawbreakers.
Federal Court of Appeals sustains re-
fnsal OF replcvin. writ In suit Of jessie Ic-
Pherson against Mississippi Valley Trust
Company.
Lydia p. Mccoy secured a divorce in
Judge Fosters Court and was restored the
name of her first husband.
Mrs. Ellen Frederick. aged Il years old
was killed near Kirkwood by n belated train
which did not stop TO investigate accident
and body was not recovered until five hours
later.
United States Marshal Morsey takes
charge of International Turf Investment
Company's funds.
Clyde Scharringhausen. n kindergarten
pupil al Fremont School. has attracted
attention by his clever work in drawing and
clay modelling.
: A public hearing was granted by the
Railroad Committee of the City Council on
the proposed bill granting the St Louis
Terminal Company certain rights on Com
mercial street
W. c. Percy, n st. Louis travelling man.
returns from South America and relates his
experiences.
Lindell Avenue Methodist Church gives
1900 annually to the support of the Med
ringhause Memorial Hall at Seventh street
and Cass avenue.
Six independent candidates will make race
for the House OF Delegates.
As result of the depredations of a sneak
thief the family Of the Reverend Doctor w.
j. Williamson was compelled to depend on
ne;ghbors for their Sunday meals.
An ovation was accorded David r. Fran
els at public reception, held at the Mer-
chants Exchange.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

Between three and four thousand citizehs
gave David r. Francis an ovation YESTERDAY
afternoon at the Merchants ENchahse' 'He
scene of his early successes.
Resolutions were adopted, amid CONSIDER
able enthusiasm. commencing MS recent
services in Europe for the worries fair'
after he had spoken briefly on that subject.
Personal cordiality characterized the greet
| ing. The honors shown were not only to the
President Of the Louisiana Exposition.
J whose manner Of enlisting the cooperation
of European soveregns and rulers attracted
universal attention. but TO Governor Fran
els. the st. Louis citizen and personal
friend of great many persons in the as
semblage.
When the general outhurst of cheering had
subsidized and while Governor Francis was
shaking hands with those gathered on the
speakers stand, chorus Of Hello, Dave"
came from a party Of his old comrades on
Change. who stood near the rostrum. He
replied heartily in an undertone to john
Tom or Sam
One of the latter observed that maybe
Dawes hair is little grayer than when he
started upon his conquest of Europe but
'tirne cannot wither nor custom stale the
smile which is the essence of his urbane
resourceful and ever-pushing personality.
Nothing daunts Dave Francis"
But what would like to know" another
exchange veteran remarked. lis whether he
has Prince or potentate tucked away I'M
der that long coat?"
LADIES IN AUDIENCE.
The exchange floor was crowded, and the
galleries overhead were packed with per-
SONS before ! O'clock the hour set for the
public reception. On the right of the plat
form chairs were occupied by several hun
dred ladies. AMI few secured vantage
points in the grain pit on the opposite side
Many large American flags draped from the
galleries gave the hall a gala appearance.
A portrait Of Governor Francis. surround
ed by flags of many nations. was set above
the center of the platform. and directly
underneath the Worlds Fair colors A
placard bore the words welcome home"
Two hundred members of the Real Estate
Exchange. wearing miniature flags and Ex-
position buttons. marched down Chestnut
street, headed by a drum corps, with Pres
ident w. A. Giraldin and Sidney Schiele in
the lead
As soon as this delegation arrived a COM
mittee consisting Of Thomas r. Ballard.
William A. Giraldin, George 8. Johns. L.
d. kingsland. F. D. Hirschberg and @. H.
Walker was appointed to escort Governor
Francis from his office to the exchange.
Forming in the directors room. and led
by Secretary George H. Morgan and Police
Captain Phillips, the General Reception
Committee. composed Of $50 citizens. repre-
senting various organizations. followed
Wells Band to the rostrum- Cheers and
waving hats greeted the first note of Hail
to the Chief" This was followed by more
cheering. in which ladies Joined, and the
playing tof AUD Lang Syne."
President Ballard of the exchange intro
duced Mayor Wells, who. in presenting Mr..
Francis. said that the occasiou was esaa-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

HEARTILY CHEERED.

or the world.
HEARTILY CHEERED.
Three cheers and a tiger greeted Gov
ernor Francis when he came forward and
said that before the last large assemblage
ne addressed he was cautioned to say M.
Chairman, Your Excellency, My Lords and
Gentlemen" but it gave him more pleasure
to say on this occasion MY Friends and Eel
low-Citizens." The present demonstration
was more inspiring than the courts of
Europe.
He paid tribute to the community with
which he has been identified as schoolboy,
college graduate. clerk on the Levee in the
old days of river commerce, young member
of the Merchants Exchange, its president.
Mayor of the city Governor of the State.
member of a Presidents Cabinet and as
President of the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition. During these years st. Louis has
grown from 10000 to 70OO 900 population.
1.-THE labors 1 have undertaken in connec-
ton with the Exposition have been assumed
through sense Of obligation to this COM
munity which lifetime of effort on my
part cannot adequately discharge" he said.
Here was reared the partner OF my life.
and here were assumed our VOWS for bet
born and here my dead are buried, This
has been the scene of all my struggles. Of
my defeats. and of whatever success may
II value above all earthly possession the
good opinion Of the Just and generous peo-
pie of dear old st. Louis. can only say to
this sea Of upturned faces, almost every
one Of which Is indelioly impressed upon my
memory, and whose expressions l have
watched with such care and solicitude In
the past, that 1 thank you from the bot
tom Of my heart
-- TRIBUTE TO ST. LOUIS.
''My efforts to prevent seem only to have
made the more earnest an ovation which
! shall ever hold in grateful remembrance.
however violent may be your reversion or
feeling, however severe your frownS for my
shortcomings in the future"
Referring to the Exposition. Governor
Francis said that international events OF
Weeks have conspired to focus on this city
and the enterprise 1t has undertaken the
attention of the strongest Governments
and of the leading minds OF the civilized
world
The willingness of foreign Governments to
take part in what he designated in Europe
Gin the lands of courts and crowns, as the
many sections of this country. heretofore
Indifferent, he stated. an awakening to the
ambitious scope and invaluable advantages
of the Exposition.
MUCH WORK TO BE DONE.
"St. Louis will prove equal to the respon-
sibility The conservatism of its people is
well known and the stability engendered
thereby has commanded general comment
and deserved commentator. But when this
community becomes imbued with a sense Of
its duty 1t does not stop to count the cost.
1t moves forward with the same impelling
force as a moral idea when 1t takes root
in the minds and hearts of an intelligent
people. Its forward movement Is as that
Of an avalanche. Woe to him who stands
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
BOOK DEDICATED To FRANCIS.
Interesting Account of Fair Published
in German mt Berlin.

That the Worlds Fair is being well ad-
vertised in the Fatherland is demonstrated
by the fact that book printed in German
recently came out in Berlin telling Of the
beauties of America and especially of St
Louis. 1t is entitled: "A Trip to America
and the Worlds Fair" and is dedicated to
David r. Francis President Of the Louisia-
ma Purchase Exposition Company.
Herman Knauer Is the author OF the
work. which contains 1873 pages of printed
matter and Illustrations. Knauer has the
contract for building the Tyrolean Alps.
which is to be one OF the features of the
great Fair. Tho project is backed by sew
eral of st. LouiSs largest breweries whose
owners intend to spend fortune to make
the show as nearly like the Swiss noun
tains as human ingenuity can contrive.
Knauer was in st. Louis last fall. He
left the city last December. The account Of
his trip is told plainly and contains some
thing of all the interesting sights to be
seen in trip from New York to st. Louis
The tall buildings of the great American
cities, their enterprises. and. above all. the
hospitality of the people are treated.
The Worlds Fair occupies the major part
of the work. Interesting sketches of Pres
ident Francis and Director Of Works Tay-
Tor. as well az other prominent citizens. are
given.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

:, Henry ". Steinbiss general secretary National
Building Trades Council
w. =; Stevens. Secretary Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company,
George !. Tansey
Daniel c. TAYLOR. Judge Circuit Court.
i. S. TAYLOR. Director of Works Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition Company
X J. Taussig. president MONDAY Club
William Taussig. President Board Of Fduca-
ton.
Amos NJ. Thayer. Judge United States Circuit
Court
William H Thompson, Treasurer Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Company.
Willis Van de Nanter, Judge United States Cir
cult Court.
Professor John L. Van ornum. president En-
gineers' Club.
c. z. Walbridge Fourth Vice President Louisi
ana Purchase Exposition Company.
julius :. Walsh. president Terminal Railroad
Association.
C. c. Warner. member Executive COMMITTEES
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company.
James A. Waterworth. chairman Round Table
Club.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

French troops may be compelled to enter
provinces OF Southern China TO quell bands
of brigands which have been making
trouble in that region
Ladrones have captured a town In Min
danao and American troops are hurrying to
recapture the place.
Mrs. Florence Maybrick. the American
woman who was convicted in England Of
poisoning her husband, will be released
next year, according to an official an
nouncement made in London.
General Matos offers to stop the rebellion
OF which he is the head II the Venezuelan
Congress will accept the proffered reslgna-
ton Of President Castro.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
GERMAN SINGING SOCIETIES
COMPLETE SERENADE PLANS

Arrangements were completed by twenty
five German singing societies Yesterday to
sereuade David r. Francis at his home to-
night.
Unless the weather is exceedingly bad.
the singers will assemble at Lindell and
Vandeventer avenues at Z O'Clock. and
march TO Governor Franciss residence, No.
4421 Maryland avenue.
If postponement should be necessary
on account of the weather. the singers will
be notified through the afternoon papers to-
day,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
CHARGED WITH DESIGNATING
OLD FRANCIS HOMESTEAD.

s. J. Dorsey. superintendent of the
Francis farm. southwest Of the city. yes
terday afternoon sworn out warrant
ton of Governor Francis'S old home at No.
500 Eichelberger avenue.
The warrant makes the formal charge OF
companied Superintendent Dorsey, to the
Four Courts. and was present when AS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
RESOL UTIONS PASSED BY CITIZENS
AT FRANCIS RECEPTION ON 'CHANGE.


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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
T0-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.


Yesterdays bank clearings were ss,o25.s3l.
, balances Sss9 1872. Local discount rates were
firm between and per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New York.
l5c premium bid 25c premium asked; Louis
vile and Chicago. par bid, l0c premium
asked: Cincinnati and New Orleans, 1oc dis
count bid. par asked.
Wheat clG|ed higher at 619.d6I7sc May:
7ll.G72c No. red. Corn closed higher at
2gssff392.c a. May: 4OGiIc No. mixed Oats
closed at S25sc May; 35a35isc No. ..
The local market for spot cotton was I'M
changed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
FRANCIS EUL0GIzED
AT MAYORS BANQUET.
Continued From Page One.

Continued From Page One.
since the recent accomplishments of the
former student.
1t was past midnight when the banquet
ended. President Francis held an informal
levee in the parlors of the club. Mayor
Wells remained with his guest until he was
ready to leave for his residence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
FRANCIS RECEIVES AN OVATION
FROM GATHERING ON 'CHANGE

Worlds Fair President by More Than 5000 CzensPub
Reception Inspiring Than Courts of EuropePersona Cor
daity Join in the CheeringResus Of
Noted Trip Mean More Work to Be Done
the Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
distant Prosecuting Attorney Dalton issued

sistant Prosecuting Attorney Dalton Issued
the warrant.
Governor Francis. through sentiment
has permitted the old house. in which he
spent his boyhood days. to stand. Dorsey
had instructions to watch 1t and not allow
it to be disturbed.
that lumber and bricks were being re-
moved, and began to watch for the guilty
person. with the result that Meyer was
caught carrying away boards and other ma
terial used in the construction of the old
house. 1 am informed that he was using
the boards for fuel"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

tional State and municipal significance and
that Governor Francis's achievement abroad
will result in great good to St. Louis in
the endeavor to provide for the education
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

San Domingo, Republic of Santo Domingo,
March E.-The revoutionists are in full pos
session Of the city Of San Domingo
They have taken charge Of the cable off
fee and Government land lines
Foreign Minister Sanchez has sought ref
uge in the United States Consulate. The
fighting continues.
Assistant Governor Echnique and the
commander Of the Government forces Gem
eral Pena, have been killed.
1t is expected that the Government troops
outside of the city will attack the revolu-
tionists who are in San Domingo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
WASHINGTON.

senator Bacon declares the tariff debate
in the next Congress will be one of the
greatest in history. He predicts that much
lees will be heard of free trade" than in
similar discussions in the past. and that
there is a growing sentiment among East
orn and Southern Democrats against indis-
crtminate revisions of the present schedules.
10 which the business OF the country has
become adjusted.
President Roosevelt. in response TO n re-
quest from the Worlds Fair Board of Lady
Managers. has requested the department
chiefs TO prepare statements of woman's
achievom ents
Secretary Root declares the charges
brought by Rathbun against General Wood
to be wholly without foundation in fact.
% The Navy Department is planning to make
the greatest display at the ST. Louis Worlds
Fair that II has ever made at any EXPOSE
ton. the liberal appropriation and space al
lotment having encouraged the officials to
extraordinary efforts
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

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SPORTING
FOREIGN.

Donovan outlines his series ,for the week
at Dallas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
BLACK BILL WON.

Philadelphia, Nov 21.-Charley Stew enson was sent to the floor eight times in the last round of six-round bout with Black Bill. but came up every time until the last, which happened just as the bell called for an ending of hostilities.
 Stevenson had several narrow es- capes from going the dreamland route, especially so in the fourth and last rounds. Bill crossed a stiff right over to the jaw in the fourth and Stevenson went to the floor with crash. He was on his knees when the referee said the 'sten,' but notwithstanding he was allowed to get to his feet and con- hnue.
 Bills seconds raised a howl at this, which did not have the least effect on the referee. Stevenson was down re- peatedly after that, but he did not ap- pear to be in any danger from knock, out until the last round Just as the timekeeper was about to pull the bell for the end of the bout, Bills right landed flush to Charley's jaw and he went to the floor like flash. Had the bout been of any longer duration Stew enson's finish would have been right then and there.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
IRVING, THE COURTEOUS.

Sir Henry's Neat Reply to a Critzs
 ,cisni on His "Dante."
 No great actor on the stage is nora heedful, gracious and polite to his crit ics than Sir Henry Irving, says fhs Boston Herald. For instance, he ac knowledges the receipt of this crith cism of the internal scene in his "Dan te:"
 Sir Henry Irving:
 My Dear Sir--I am a member Of ths electrical fraternity and saw your play os ''Dante" last evening. If may be als lowed to express an opinion. I want to tell you that the internal scene was very bad The sunset ripple was woefully lacking iE effect. It was certainly not true to naA ture, if 1t was so intended.
 To which Sir Henry replies:
 Really your criticism is quite apt. Yc1 see, the ripple got turned upside down that night by some mechanical error. and the rain, instead of falling down. fell ups don't wonder you didn't think 1t true te nature. How could you?
 And Sir Henry smiles audibly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
Al1 ECAIPo-1 IN CHINA.
There Was Great C0mmoti on
 When the Black Spot Appeared -sas t.:-Sss @,. on the Moon

In China an eclipse of the moon, is regarded as an evil augury for the emperor, intended to warn him to ex- anime himself and correct his faults. Hence an eclipse is always looked on as an affair of state, and the greatest care. is taken to- calculate the time when it will happen. M. Edmund Plauchut, in his book, China and tue Chinese" describes a scene he wit, messed when the moon played the gs- tronomers of Picking mean trick. The imperial astronomers announced thae on February ', at eight o'clock In t2ae evening, the dragon which wanders to and fro in the regions of the air would endeavor to swallow the moon The eclipse was to be total, so the astrono- mers had warned the people that the attack of the monster would be terri ble, and that the moon would very likely succumb if the shouts and noise of the gongs did not put the dragon to flight Long, before the appointed time millions of Chinese issued from the towns to the open country, there, nose in air. to, watch the wonderful phe- nomenon, Those who had been unable to get gongs had provided themselves with saucepans. rattles, pieces of bam- boo stems and immense quantities of little red f1recrackers. But what a disappointment! At eight o'clock the gazing multitudes saw the moon rise. a full, unspotted disc, without sign of anything unusual. At nine she was still shining pure. Just as all hope was disappearing tremendous noise began on every side, for the watchers saw a black spot advancing slowly across the face of the moon. It is i'm possible to describe the rage with which the Chinese beat their pans and gongs. whirled their rattles and let of the crackers. The dragon was evi- dently frightened away by the row, for after looking up at the full moon for an hour and seeing nothing more of the black spot, the crowds, jubilant over their victory, began to disperse. It was learned later that the emperor sent word to the astronomers that the next time they made such miscalcu- lation he would relieve them of their appointments and send them into ex- ile
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
WITH THE WHEELMRN.

Frank Kramer, American champion for the past three years, has decided to try for rsix-day honors with Will s. Tenn as his partner in the six-day bicycle race in Madison Square Garden during the week beginning December '. An other important entry received by Ken race. is that of Bobby Walthour of At lanta, who won the championship two years ago, and Benny Munroe of Ten nessee. Walthour did not enter the race last year, but in a letter which ae- companied his entry he expressed him self as being certain that Munroe and he would 'ttrim" the "Yanks" and the foreigners Walthour and Munroe are training at Atlanta and will represent the south in the race. e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-21
THE PUGlLISTS.
Jim JeffrIes May Box the Win
 ner of Big Bout.
Fitzsimmons Said To Be Going Stale Tommy Ryan and O'Brien Get an Offer-Jimmy Britt Beats Canole.

Tommy Ryan and O'Brien Get an.
 offer-Jimmy Britt Beats Canole.
 Jim Jeffries. who is in New York ar ranging theatrical tour, may be called upon to fight again. It all de- bends on the outcome of the mill De- tween George Gardner and Bob F1tz- simmons. which is to take place at san Francisco next Wednesday night 1T Gardner Is successful Jeffries will take take him on Jeffries, who has met and defeated the Cornishman twice, believes that Lanky Bob will Wln' When asked to give his reasons, the champion said ''The pair should put up one of the most interesting encoun- tcrs of the season. Personally, l look 10 Fitzsimmons to win. but he has no walkoyer. by any means. This GelloW Gardner Is a good one. capable of g1v- ing and taking punishment, and mas thn punch, too, which, you know, counts. Everybody knows what a great fighter Fitz is, despite his age, etc But his hands are not of the very hest He is a great hitter, and he may get home a blow early in the mill that will do the trick. Youth is a great fac tor in fight, and this will be much in Gardner's favor. Fitz is game, though. and will not give in until he is put down and out have followed Gard ner's career with interest, and he may have 8 surprise in store for Fftz. Whether he can punch as hard as t1tz or Is as strong as the Cornishman Is q question. There is no buckier pug1llst In the ring to-day than Bob. You can not predict what he will do in the ring. He is always on the alert, springing something new and cagy enough to take advantage of openings. If Fitz is wise he should go right in and finish his man as quick as he can, while his hands are still strong. If he doesn't Gardner may win. It is in q long drawn out battle that age and condition tell The weight will not hurt F1tz, for believe that he can reduce to 15S pounds. as he says. Fitz always trains conscientiousiy, and you can depend that he will be in perfect trim. While Gardner has won a number of fights, he has never met a man of Lanky Bob's caliber. It should be corking good scrap, and am sorry that I can- not be on hand to see it. According to reports from California, Fitz rules a warm favorite at to 1 on, and the Impression prevails that this will be the ruling price on the night of the bat tie. Gardner's friends will back him, and if he wins they will clean up a large sum of money. Gardnar is work ing hard, and the Irishman's chances appear to be better than they were a few weeks ago. Experts think that FitzsiInmons's contract to get to 165 pounds will hurt him and that he will enter the ring in a weak state. Those who have visited the ex-champion's quarters at Alameda say that he looks pinched and haggard. Fitz. however. says that he never felt better in his ca- reer. Little betting has been indu1ged in on the fight in New York, but the majority Of the sporting men pick the Cornishman to win.