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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

With the object of acquiring separate institution
for epepic and feeble minded children. Health Com
missioner Simon has appointed Doctor Merrell and
Police Commissioner Frye Of the Board of Health to
investigate existing conditions in the Poorhouse and
| Insane Asylum. The House of Delegates has emu
lated the Commissioner by appointing committee for
the same purpose.
The eeemosynary institutions, without exception.
are woefully overcrowded, and most of them in a
state of dapidation The officers in charge are doing
their best afford humane treatment to their wards
hut their efforts exceedingly limited account
of incapacity and other DEFICIENCIES that they
able to overcome unless improvements he made.
Though much good is done. and done well pos
sible there is doubt that the city is neglecting its
duty in not enlarging and improving the quarters and
accommodations
With the new pavilion hospital. which will he put
In commission this year. and the lately acquired
gency hospital the Health Department will be better
able TO meet the demands of ordinary medical and
surgical patients. Yet the capacity of these buildings
will not be entirely adequate and 1t is very probable
that further enlargement will be necessary The
city is growing, and its growth will increase in the
next few years.
The Insane Asylum, which the city got from the
county, is in fair condition Yet its capacity was
based on the requirements of twenty years ago and
more That 1t is far too small for the needs of this
tnle lS obvious Wnen II remembered that the build
ings capacity is taxed even to a dangerous degree.
The excess Of patients from the Insane Asylum has
been imposed upon the Poorhouse and this institution
is not only overcrowded, but is dirty, unsantary and
in state of decline.
Similar conditions exist in the Female Hospital
and other eleemosynary and penal institutions. AS
for the public buildings proper, the shabbiness and
dilapdation and incapacty Of the Four Courts Court
house and other structures standing testimony of
municipal disregard Of duty and self-respect.
No better plan for investigating the public build
ing question has been suggested than that which ema
mated from Mayor Wells. OF course the investiga-
tons made by the committees of the House and the
Board Of Health will bring good results but they will
be or less preliminary and informal as COM
pared to the general investigation by experts
struction. The Mayor has advised the appointment:
of commission of architects treat the subject
prehensvey and submit a full report. The work Of
such commission is exactly what is needed The
recommendations would be valuable for the Mayor.
members Of the Assembly and Board Of Health and
for all citizens
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31

If we race today, Reliance will do her utmost to
win. Should we lose Sir Thomas will receive the
very heartest Of sportsmanlike congratulations from
millions of Americans. We don't like one-sided sport
and we like Lptons spunk. But are yacht-builders
like snakes in Ireland?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31
a.,k,,,tey Auetien sele.

Auctioneer Selkirk will sell to-day y g.
der of trustee the entire stock and nxtursS
of the Trask Fish Co., bankrupt, ct No. y
North second St, beginning &c hall 20 y
o'clock. Albert Arnstein. attofney.et-sws
4radG
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Missouria.s 1. New York.
Missing Ma, Is Fe..a.

Mad;son. Ind. Aug. ao.-James 3. Cra@
renorted missing from Richmond. M1.s
writes to the Courier that he haS s@pse{
ment in q railroad once AZ asxvey' -
MT. Graft formerly lived tn Madison.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31

The decrease in the death rate by suicide in ST.
Louis implies that the Civic Improvement League
efforts to make this city "a better place to live in
are meeting with success.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
cornu, Christi, TEX. Aug. SLOWING - :
deisy in the Textbook Board in mAnne
awards. the public schools in the s:ossse
may be delayed q month or more N WI
ing. owing to the inability to get the pookA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS.

Mr.. and Mr.. Louis B. Houck Of Caps 0lras-
deau. Mo. At the Southern
c y. Carey 81 Cleveland. o.. spent yesterday
al the New st. James.
b. Il. Lacy Of Elysian Fields. Tex. - eeoD-
ping at the Laclede
a. $. Whiting Of Dayton. o.. has room q
the Madison.
Elmer f. Clark of Evansville. Ind. 10 re-
istered at the Planters.
Davis Hill OF yinita. /. T.. IL = guest ct III
the st. Nicholas yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. B. Matthews Of PusAleI
Colo, are at the Moser
Henry , F.; GoodfeIIow of New Orleans. Ia.
Lee Shelton OF Kennett. No.. Is stopping e
the Southern.
&C. / Stitch of Houston. Tex. has roons q
IT. f. Scott of Oklahoma City. Ok. spent -.
terday at tho Laclede
IS A. Dalton of Los Angeles. Cal. was q he
Madison yesterday
MIR. and Mre N p. Yeatman Of yasnvllAa
Tenn. are at the Planters.
Thomas r. 7. o-th Of San Antonio. tn. -
registered at the Lindell.
&C. H.>Weldon Of Ladonia Tex 10 % -
guest list at the St Nicholas.
MIR. and Mrs, F. G. werther Of whesiins.
W. Va, are at the Mose-.
Prank !. Porter Of Tombstone. Arix. was q
Horns yesterday.
IS w. seiby of Huntsville. Ala. - at. -
Southern with Mrs. Selby.
-Wir,h Brown Of Memphis. Tenn. has rooas
Mrs n. L. Rudarll Of Kansas City, ma
Is guest at the Lsclede.
mpoctoE FREDERICK Mueller of Chicago. M. =
-Mr. and Mrs. $. p. Allen Of Detroit MA,
are at the Lndeil.
III; 4. Smith of Elgin. H.. is on the sssss
list at the st. Nicholas.
Miss Jennie McRae Of Hope ARR. \ -
ping at the Southern
r.. 9. Brown Of indianapolis. Ind. 10 q ~
New ST James with Mrs. Brown.
., =. F. P Deal of Charleston. Mo-. 10 resisesss
:, Herman H GoebeI of Cincinnati. O.. Is susss
a.x G It. r.. Ban .ins # Springfield No.. De.. y
guest list at the ST. Niahoiss '
At chicago Hotels.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. H.: Aug. so-st. Louis psrsons
r Apg,ditSriumvW;s s: Mccall. Mis- Moore. ". W.
NM sins''y c1ssaR T. is% %;.e. ~ sss.:s;
+ a 7 gsal ms NJ: + N Hss. j. n ( s.sss f
Paine. HGuse, Y Teii.i, {. Tnaaa& ,.
vi rsorisr M M,s%sn Masssrs
sherman Hos;e-R. +. Ford. C. s. josss ".
sa Kiss :. k LINT p 'fe'' Petit. !, W.
~
Morrison-w L. Flynn. H. c. Cooper Ma H.
Cooper.
Brevoort-L. T. Wilson L. P. Ebombes. n D.
Hart
Missourians In New York.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Aug 3o-Amons the arrivals
at the hotels here to-day were the fofoW-
ing Missourians:
k 4. @ee " Flynn aai 4 d s as.;;:
7. co.k, E; z; Guion. A. A., A. roiper "a Il Wa5-
j. BoIland. r. E. Winter. Imperial: J.. ". Jexoee.
". D. Clease, T. D. Gease. 1snhatzn: g y
West L. C. Good Miss Rose. J. ". Church md
MS Church. Hoimsn: y. a, a MeHina1 n A.
Mise A. e. walker, Miss n. =. Watsoa Ans-
marie: Miss l. s. HouEhton. Mrs; a; "; CansiL
Central: Miss v. Wolf. Mn. p; !; W93 ID
ferson: J. Hull and Mrs. HULL vendoUe: =.
Oakes and Mrs oakes. Normandie: A. J. lse1S
Metropolitan: Miss "; Patee. Murray HmiC
ferson. westminster: W. Graham. Bsrthea1i: I.
W GoesslinE and Nrs. Goessline. AshiAn6
6, Joseph-Mrr E N Rary. AIbemA33a
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Der Of copies ana reported unsod during the
0sntA Of July was SIS per cent.
GEO L BLOOMFIELD
sworn to and subscribed before this first day Of
August
J. F. FARISH.
Notary Public, City of St Louis. No.
Ny term expires April Is. 1905
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0ixo,.latien puriag. Jviv

Geo. L Bloomfield Auditor Of The St Louis Republic
ssans duly sworn that the full and
copies OF the Daily and Sunday Republic printed
durnk the month of July 1903 all in regular editions was
PR schedule below:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-08-31
FUN IN WASHINGTON.

The Republic recently said that the Missouri
idea" embodied in Missouri reforms. is but the eN
preston and development of great moral principle
which underies not only Missouri but every other
State, and that every other State may give it similar
expression and development The Republic contend
ed that Mssouri's reform movement has carried it
forward to the position of leadership among States
and urged other States to follow the lead.
These propositions and this advice are termed EEK
quisite fun by the Washington Post. Says our
amused contemporary I'VE know it must be excru-
ciatingly funny TO all of the nineteen convicted boo
dlers in St Louis, of whom is expects to he
or is expected by his fellow citizens to be-placed
behind prison bars
Without wishing to disturb the Posts jubant
good time, The Republic may be permitted to state
that an experienced and signay successful criminal
lawyer, who is fully conversant with the status of
each of the Doodle; cases. lately gave it as his firm
opinion that with the possible exception of one, the
Doodle convictions would be sustained. The members
of the st. Louis bar virtually unanimous in the
belief that great majority Of the cases will be sus-
tanned. These opinions. however, should not be al
lowed to obtrude upon the Posts playful fancy. A
jester should be welcomed because of its fooshness-
not weighed by Its wisdom.
Therefore let US not be resentful when the Post
says:
Many ago fable in a school
reading book told the story of biting dog
whoas..m by way of restraint and
punishment, chained a heavy chunk Of
wood to his neck. But that dog imagined
that the chain and the chunk were mark
of honor, and became more dangerous than
That sportive fancy Of the old canine
is reproduced in the idea that Missouri has
anything to be proud Of in her insuferably
corrupt Legislature her nineteen
punished 81. Louis convcts.
But may we not be permitted to laugh at another
conceit and may not count upon the Post to laugh
with us? The Post has been at great pains on sew
eral occasions to point analogy between the Mis-
souri, situation and the Doodle situation at Washing
ton. The Republic has not viewed the two situations
in the same light but certainly IL chunk and chain
hanging Missouri it is fair to ask What of
old milestone is tied the administration at the
national capital? The administration scandals are
three years old at the very least and as far as
know there hasn't been conviction in trial
COURT. sz--7ssz
Here in Missouri, in spite Of our chunk and chain
We have two grand jures and several trial courts
working all summer, while to all appearances the
great Federal reform motive is occupied with torpedo
boat maneuvers and midnight rides at Oyster Bay
and with trout-fshing in Maine II the contrasting
courses allowed to without disturbance the
Democratic Missouri idea" will eventually take up
its residence in Washington However this sugges
ton should not be allowed to issipate the Posts
quisite enjoyment of its exquisite fun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
FINE OPPORTUNITY
FOR INVESTMENT
EXECUTORS SALE

All the property herein after mention
ed, not sold at private sale, between now
and the Both day of July, instant, will be
sold az public sale to the highest bidder
on the day last aforesaid, at the Packer
House,in the city of Perth Amboy, N. j.,
at . O'Clock in the afternoon of said day
Any person wishing to purchase all OF
any OF this property may make private Of
fer for same between now and the time OF
public sale above referred to.
Conditions of public sale will be fur.
nished on application to the undersigned.
2 lots ON East sideof State st. 25ft.
North of DeKalb Ave.
8 lots on East side of State ST.. 25ft.
South of DeKalb Ave.
2 lots on North side of DeKalb Ave.
100 #. East of State st.
2 lots on South side of DeKalb Ave.
about 100 #. East of State St.
s lots on North side of DeKalb Ave.
100 ft. East from Corner of Mechanic St.
lots on South side of DeKalb Ave. sc
it, Westerly from Corner of High St
2 lots on West side of High St. 100 #.
from DeKalb Ave.
lots on North side of Washington St.
soft. from Corner of High st. and Wash.
ington st.
3 lots on Southeast Corner of DeKalt
Ave. and Mechanic st.
8 lots on East side of Mechanic st. IOC
IT, Northerly from Corner of Washington
st. The title to this property is absolutely
clear.
Dated June II, 1908.
JOHN T. DUNN,
Executor of the Estate of Rev. Peter L.
Connolly, decd, 225 Broad street. Eliza
beth, N. ].
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
FIVE MILES OF
MACADAM LACKING.
Legal Proceedings Hold up Com
pIetion of Road from New Bridge
to Keyport! a

The hold-up of the stone road on
the south side of the new bridge is
referred to as follows by Trenton in
the New York Herald:
"The new stone road to be built
from the southerIy en- of the new
bridge over the Raritan, between the
Amboys, has been held up by legal
proceedings, on the ground that the
contract was not awarded to the low
est responsible bidder. This was the
first link in an improved road from
the end of the bridge to Keyport,
about five miles in all. There are
good roads leading to the northern
end of the bridge and also from Key
port to Red Bank and the seashore,
but this gap between Keyport and
Amboy makes a complete break in the
system of roads leading from the east
ern and northern parts of the State to
the seashore, as the present dirt roads
across this five mile gap are SO bad as
to be almost impossible. No steps
that promise any speedy completion
of an improved road across this gap
have been taken. Strange and most
deplorable apathy preyails in regard
to this very necessary improvement.
The new bridge across the Raritan
will probably be completed by fall,
but its purpose will be largely frus-
trated until good stone road is built
from the south end of the bridge to
Keyport. The authorities and pro-
perty owners should bestir themselves
with energy, and at once"
Lawyer O. T. Cowenhoven has Sc
cured writ of certiorari from Justice
Fort stopping the work upon the new
road known as the Hall road, leading
from the South Amboy- Matawan road
to new steamboat dock. The con-
tract was recently granted to Presi-
dent Collins, of the Madison Trans
portation Company, and the writ has
been secured on the ground that the
proceedings in connection with the
procurement of the contract are
illegal.
Judge Cowenhoven represents pro-
perty owners along the line of the
road, owning 1,100 feet frontage.
They object to the improvement of
the road. He refuses to disclose their
identity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
Fatal Cunning Accident.

PORT WASHINGTON, N. Y, July 8.
A fatal accident occurred here when
John Seaman and friend, son Of the
proprietor of the Sanspareil House, set
out on the sound in a rowboat in quest
of snipe. Mr.. Seaman was sitting at
the bow watching the shore for birds,
and when he spied flock he hurriedly
seized his gun, which was cooked, and
started to raise 1t to his shoulder. In his
excitement the triggers caught under
the seat, and both charges exploded,
hitting the unfortunate young man be-
tween the top of the ear and the right
eye. The shots entered the skull, the
top of which was blown to fragments
and the brain scattered all over the
bottom of the boat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
Divide Sixty Millions.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 9.-The
Huntington estate in California has
been equally divided between the two
heirs of the lste c. p Huntington.
They are Arabella Huntington, his wild
ow, and ii. +. Huntington, nephew
of the deceased millionaire. This is the
first division of the S60,000,0OO estate,
and distribution of the eastern prop
critics will soon follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
Alleged CRATER hardened.

CONCORDIA. Kan. July "a. J.
Patterson, convicted and sentenced to
three years in the penitentia'y for with
holding $1,000 collected from tie Illicit
saloons at Clyde as license payments
while he was county treasurer was
pardoned by Governor Bailey. This is
the first case in the state in which a
convicted man has been pardoned be-
fore entering the penitentiary. Patter-
son coHtended that the city received
the money Illegally and could not hold
him accountable for it. He paid the
money back, with interest, after his
conviction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09

81 Smith St., Cor High, Pierce&W atson Bdg
Hair Dressing, Shampooing, Scalp treatment
corn treatment Manicuring and Massage
skillfully done for Ladies at reasonable prices.
II eatment for gentlemen. Out of town engage
ments by appointments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09

FOR SALE-High Grade 10 horse
power steam engine and boiler.
Second hand. Excellent condition.
Manufacturer, care of Evening News
4-8-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09

FOR RENT-A PLEASANT Cottage
in good neighborhood. Grand seen
cry. Inquire 9. O. Campbell, Real
estate Office, Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-09
MANAGER WANTED.

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to
manage business in this County and adj
joining territory for we'll and favorabIy
known House Of solid financial standing.
$50 90 straight cash salary and expenses,
paid each Monday by check direct from
headquarters. Expense money advanced;
position pc m nent.k Address Thomas
Cooper, Manager, 1880 Caxton Bldg, CHI
Cag0. 0-27-12
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-18
BETRAY5 TRUST
AND DISAPPEARS
Building and Loan Sec
retary Short in His
Accounts.

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio, Jan 17.-Investi-
cation has disclosed the fact that G..
Christie Bayer. late secretary Of the Ger
mania, the New Citizens and the Circle
vile Building and Loan associations, is
short in his accounts from $4,000 TO $780,
900. Bayer disappeared on January 6, and
his whereabouts is unknown.
Examiners sent here by the State In
spector Of Building and Loan Associations
have been at work on Bayer's books for
nearly two weeks. Their work is yet un-
completed. Bayer's accounts with the
New Citizens Company are S53 900 short,
with the Germania nearly $50 900 short
and with the Circleville Building and
Loan Associa ton the shortage is between
5000 and $1,000
Application was made TO the courts to-
day for receiver for the New Citizens
Company. ard II. B. Weaver was ap-
pointed.
The greatest excitement prevails here
over the developments in the case. Bayer
was one Of the most highly respected citi-
zens OF Circleville. He was a veteran of
the Civil War and prominent in Grand
Army circles. Last fall he was elected
clerk Of courts. but had not yet taken
charge Of the office. After leaving Circle
Vile on January Bayer was seen in Co
lunabus. but since that time no trace of
him has been found.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-18
DRYDEN LOSES
HIS POSITION
Attorney Ford'of United
Railroads Combines
With Push.
Martin Kelly's Claim for
Five Hundred Is Paid
Under Orders.

The leading officials Of the United Rail-
roads have at last launched into politics.
Tirey l.. Ford, chief counsel for tho
street car systems. IS cndeavoring in
every way to further the Kelly faction.
while Manager Chapman is throwing
"googoo" eyes at Commissioner Casey on
the labor end.
As a result of Attorney Ford's combine
with the Kelly Ring George II. Dryden.
an adjuster in the claims depart
ment, was discharged without a mo-
ment's notice on Friday. Dryden previous
to being employed by the United Rail-
roads was assistant chief wKarfinger on
the water front. Through the ''push's'' in
fiuence Dryden was called upon to resign
this position. and Sepator Jack" Tyrrell
was appointed to his post. Dryden then
applied to Attorney Ford for position
with the United Railroads and was placed
in the claims department.
During the fight on the part OF the Gage
following TO secure him the denomination
for Governor at the last Republican con-
vention Dryden first incurred Fords en-
nifty by refusing TO vote for Metcalf for
chairman. At this convention Ford or
dered Dryden to vote for Metcalf. but ths
latter refused. stating that he could never
vote for anybody else but Lieutenant
Governor Neff should he become candi-
date for chairman. In the recent fight
for the speakership Dryden, who is u
particular friend of Fisk, did much in
helping him. This seems to have been
the last straw, and on Friday Dryden
was dismissed
On Friday afternoon Attorney Ford
called upon Claims Attorney Gates and
had a few moments conversation with
him. After Ford had left Gates sailed
Dryden into his private Office and briefly
told him that his services were no longer
required by the company
Mr.. Ford says that you will under
stand why" Claims Agent Gates con-
cluded his dismissal with
1t appears that Tirey L. Ford has high
political ambitions, and TO further these
ends is at present using the United Rail-
roads as much as possible to this pUr-
pose. An instance OF this can be quoted.
Quite recently Martin Kelly while getting
off a street car fell to the ground and
claimed that his shoulder was injured.
He put in claim to the United Railroads
for the sum of $500. which was promptly
turned down by Claims Agent Gates. This
did not affect Boss Kelly. however. as
he made appeal to Chief Counsel Ford.
and within a few days word was received
in the claims department OF the street car
system ordering Kellys demand for tho
$500 paid at once.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-18
kUPPuRAO HAS
THE WHITE EYE
Complaining Witness
Against e. V. Chattre
Gets Bad Name.

X. V. Chattre. proprietor of the Hindoo
circus at Central park, appeared before
Police Judge Mogan yesterday and was
instructed and arraigned on a charge of
felony embezzlement. The complaining
witness, T. X Kuppurao, one of the per
formers, accused Chattre with having
kept a gold bracelet which was presented
to him in Bombay. He said it was too
cold here for him to so through his per-
formance and he wanted Chattre to send
him back to his parents In India.
Chattre testified that Kuppurao was
bad man. He had left his troupe in
Japan, but as he had asked for forgive
ness Chattre had taken him back. The
bracelet was Chattre's property and had
been given to KuppuraO to wear in the
ring for effect He had paid Kuppurao's
wages to the British Consul, he said.
One of the performers, who said he was
a friend and neighbor of Kuppurao. testi-
fed that Kuppurao was a white eye,"
which interpreted meant he was a bad
man. Kuppurao had the same food to eat
as the others and the same clothing to
wear.
The Judge said he would reserve his de-
cision till tomorrow, but intimated that
no case had been made out and he would
have to dismiss it.
The British Consul has notified the
police that ne will investigate the condi-
ton of the troupe as to being supplied
with proper food and clothing
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-18
HOBSON ORDERED
To BRE EMERTON
Naval Hero Must Re-
sign or Undertake
Active Duty.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Upon the
recommendation of Admiral BowIes. chief
constructor of the navy, Acting Secre-
tary Darling to-day signed an order as
signing Constructor Hobson to duty in
charge of the construction department at
the Puget Sound naval station at Brem-
erton. Hobson has been for some months
past on waiting orders, having declined
an assignment pending action by Con-
gress upon bill authorizing his retire
ment. Special action of this nature was
regarded as necessary in view of the fail
ure of two naval examining boards to
find him physically disqualified for active
service. The Navy Department concluded
that the straits it is in through the res
ignation Of Constructor Hobbs, leaving
vacant the important post at Bremerton,
justifes the action taken to-day
Hobson is now in a position where he
must resign from the naval service al
together or undertake active duty, for
which he feels himself untitled by reason
of an eye trouble.