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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

Announcement is made of the appoint
ment of e. p. Bryan. formerly vice presi-
dent and general manager of the Terminal
Association of st. Louis, and for many
years connected with the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad Company. as general
manager of The Manhattan Elevated Rail
way Company in New York. with entire
charge of this company and the INTERIOR
oush Rapid Transit Company. The appoint
ment is TO become effective April !.
Mr.. Bryan assumed the position of gen
eral manager of the marlborough Company
dent ard general manager of the Terminal
Association to accept the tempting OFFER
made by the New York company.
Previous to that time he was with the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
entering the railway service in its employ
as telegraph operator at Lebanon, KY,
in 1865 when he was is years old
Gradually hard work and ability coupled
with great personal popularity brought him
to the front until he was made station
agent Of the Louisville and Nashville at
Frankfort, Ky. which position he held I'M
I'll August. 1891. when he was appointed
superintendent of terminals for the L.
& n, at Louisville
While station agent at Frankfort Mr.
Bryan formed the acquaintance of WIS.
sNcChesneT. president of the Terminal Pail
way Association of st. Louis. who at that
time was agent for the louisville and Nash
vile at Lexington. Ny.
From the position he held in Louisville
Mr.. Bryan was appointed superintendent of
the terminals for the l.. G. N at St Louis
in 1892
In May, 1900. his ability as an executive
officer and power TO cope with the complex
problems incidental to the position of a
nized that he was offered the position OF
vice president and general manager of the
Terminal Association. MIR. McChesney sue
Louisville and Nashville terminals.
So well did Mr.. Bryan fulfill his duties
with the Terminal Company that he at
tracted the attention of August Belmont at
the time when work on the great New
York subway was being started and thor
oughly competent general manager was a
Accordingly. Mr.. Bryan was offered the
position of vice president and general man
ager of the marlborough Rapid Transit
Company at princely salary. He accepted
the position in May. 1900. and it is stated
has scored such a success that since the
consolidation of the subway company with
the Manhattan Elevated 1t has been under
stood that he would be put in charge 'of
the consolidated companies.
". S. McChesney. president of the 'Terri-
nal Association. expressed great pleasure
when told of Mr.. Bryans promotion.
MIR. Bryan and 1 worked within twenty
miles of each other as staten agents" said
Mr.. McChesney. He was at Frankfort and
at Lexington. He always was a hard
worker. with marked executive ability. Aside
from this he was delightful man socially.
Il succeeded him here twice. once as
superintendent of the Louisville and Nash
vile terminals in St. Louis and again as
vice president OF the association.
hnIi hat -ar 10 hot NJ
Bryan liked and respected him. He was
thoroughly competent. a. hard worker and
in social hours a delightful companion
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

likely sell to any interest he could not con-
troll. and then asked the price of the Sea-
board Air Line
John W. Gates testified that besides the
2060C0 L. & \. shares his syndicate held
they controlled 100000 shares held by Haw-
ley and Davis.
Asked as to when he first conferred with
]. p. Morgan & Co. about selling the con-
troll; Mr.. Gates said;
p. Morgan & Co. He called me up at )
o'clock in the morning. April IL. and asked
what l wa: going 10 do. 1 told him l
Perkins wanted third o. the stock at
cost; .! told him said the witness: II
w Asked price Of for Nj the posk then
Il told him. said Mr. Gates. That l
would recommend my associates to accept
Is for one-third. 13o for one.third and $50
for the balance of the 3Oe,OOo shares We con-
trolled il all were taken. MIR. Perkins said
the price was too high
Mr.. Gates said his examination of the
Louisville and Nashville accounts had in
duced him TO believe the property more
valuable than 1t was generally held to be.
There was no reason. he said. why he could
not manage the road as well as the August
Belmont board. but il seemed wise to take
the profits without any trouble or risk
Witness told OF making the contract giving
J. p. Morgan & Co. an option on the prop
crty and said he was asked for a SIX
months extension of time Something was
said by Mr. Morgan about the formation of
"a Southern Securities ComI any ito control
Louisville and Nashville. stock taken by the
securities company at 10. II was argued.
witness said. that il would be to our
mutual interests and might be done If the
through
me commission viii meet again in Wash
ingtop and hear arguments after securing
dispositions of witnesses residing In Louis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

AT meeting yesterday of the Shreve-
port Rate Committee at the Southern Ho-
tel. {. f. Perkins. assistant general freight
agent of the Kansas City southern was
elected chairman. to succeed W. c. Dennis,
deceased.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
has extended until April 20 the time set for
filing an answer to the petition of the Cat
tie Raisers Association of Texas. COM
plainant, and the Chicago Live Stock EN-
change. intervenor. to reopen its
against the Fort Worth and Denver City
Railway Company ct al.
AT meeting of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers. Firemen Conduc-
tors and Trainmen in Chicago yesterday it
was decided to send committee to Spring.
field to fight the bill pending which makes
all these employees Deputy Sheriffs while on
trains.
The NJ. X & T. has secured an injunc-
ton in Chicago against the Credit RealiEa-
ton Company restraining the company
from prosecuting actions at law to procure
judgments against it garnishee. The
order also prevents defendants from pre-
venting company paying wages due its en-
ployes. 1t charges that the company has
been buying up doubtful claims against NJ
*. & T. employees
ern are: Freight Agent George o. Somers
becomes assistant to Vice President Blabon.
w. w. Broughton promoted to general
freight agent fer entire system and w. NJ.
Kimball becomes assistant general freight
agent.
Benjamin Norton, president. and c. d.
Whitney. general traffic manager OF the
Clover Leaf. were in the city yesterday.
Further conferences We're held yesterday
between the Grievance Committee and the
officials of the New York. New Haven and
Hartford.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
MANY PROTESTS ARE FILED.
Delegations Visit the Governor to As
Him to Veto Bills.

REPUB LIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo-. March 21.-Since the
adjournment of the Legislature and the TAX
ing up of the bills passed for final con-
sideration by Governor Dockery there have
been several delegations in the city every
day Some favor, while others are against.
certain ones of the measures.
The bill which passed giving cities of the
third class the right to confiscate water
works plants for their own use ard pay for
them I'm bonds issued by the city is at pres
ent receiving some hard knocks In the pri-
Yate once or the Governor by visiting rep
resentauves OF waterworks companies. Rep
resentatives of the Hannibal and Columbia
waterworks companies called on the Gov
ernor To-Day and asked that he decline TO
sign the bill.
A delegation from Springfield is scheduled
70 cal on the Governor Monday relative TO
the Springfield Appellate Court bill.
Governor Dockery to-day vetoed bill to
compel manufacturers OF brooms made
from colored broom straw to brand the
same. In view Of the doubt raised bv tne
fact that the proposed regulation seemed
10 be unnecessary and needless interfef-
ence with the business of manufacturing
prevail
Governor Dockery also vetoed the bill
which provides that all Jurors summoned
In any criminal case. whether accepted or
not, receive compensation of 81 per DAY
ana cents Tor miIeage. The Governor be-
Hered that criminal costs would be IN
creased $4,000 for the biennial period under
the bill and declined to sign it,
Inc Following bills were signed to-day:
BY M Vi1es: Relating to the herdIng and
driving of cattle into this State
Graham: Relating 10 public parks in cities
OF less than 100000 population.
Tapley: Establishment of a Louisiana cour. of
common pleas. "
Common: To empower county courts TO grade
public roads.
January: Relating TO the jurisdiction OF
Comlnittee substitute: Relating to the assess
ment and collection of taxes for the road fund.
of administration by Probate Judges
Brashear: Relating the laying off of the
St Francis Basin va "a ~
Wallace: Rel.ting to administrators de bonis
nom Also a bill providing for the euualizing and
assessing by county boarcs of equalization of
property omitted from the Assessors book
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
SALE OF ST. lvkE'S
HOSPITAL PROPERTY.
6. Il. Leathe, Who Acquired Smith
Academy and Manual Training
School, the Buyer.
PRICE PAID WAS $500 A FOOT.
Transaction Extends New Owners
Holdings in Central District
May Purchase Chris
tan Home.

Samuel II. I.eathe. the capitalist who has
been investing heavily in real estate in the
vicinity of the old Washington University
during the last few months. yesterday ac-
quired, by purchase. the property now &C.
cupied by st. Lukes Hospital. on the north
east corner of Nineteenth street and Wash
ington avenue
The transaction was negotiated through
the Mercantile Trust Company, acting as
the agent Of the Board of Trustees of the
hospital The site fronts 100 feet on WASH
fngton avenue, by 100 feet on Nineteenth
street and the purchase price was $4,000. or
at the rate of $500 front foot.
Mr.. Leathe does not ask immediate pos
session. The hospital will be allowed to
occupy the quarters until the new building
nues is ready for occupancy. which prob
ably will not be earlier than March. 1901.
The ST. Luke's Hospital property ac-
auired by Mr.. Leathe is accounted one of
the most desirable in the central part of
the city. II is valuable alike for manufac-
hotel. because Of its proximity to Union
Station. and the manufacturing interests
which center in that neighborhood. A
short time ago capitalists were negotiating
10 secure the property for the site of
mammoth hotel. but the negotiations hung
fire. and MIR. Leathe stepped in and snapped
s. Stuart Hutchins. secretary Of the
Board of Trustees of the hospital. said last
night that the board was well pleased with
the transaction.
THE property has been on the market
about five MONTHS he said. About
month ago an offer of $4,000 in cash was
made for 1t. but the board refused it. hav-
ing assurances that $4,000 could be secured
for IL in a short time. The figure il sold
for represents $500 front foot. which is a
little in advance of the figure paid recently
for other property in the same neighbor-
hood. and the members of the board are
satisfied they have made a good bargain
Mr.. Leathes ultimate purpose Of acquir-
ing these extensive holdings in this vicinity
IS not generally known by realty dealers.
hut 1t is generally reported that It is his in
tention TO secure title TO property in that
neighborhood aggregating 81 .0D0000.
Last Wednesday he purchased the Manual
Training School property, los feet on Wash
ington avenue by $50 feet on Eighteenth.
and the Smith Academy property. 100 feet
on Washington avenue by 80 feet on Nine
teertE. from the Washington University
trustees for $4,000. little more than $1,000
front foot. The Woman's Christian
Home. which is situated between these two
buildings. is the only other piece of property
in the block bounded by Eighteenth Nine
feenth. Washington avenue and st. Charles.
and IL is reported that Mr.. Leathe will
eventually acquire that. This property is
across the street from st. Lakes Hospital
Mr.. Leathe is also said to be the owner of
the vacant lot on the northwest corner OF
Twentieth and Washington avenue. running
back to Lucas avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
CHURCHILL WINS HIS CASE.
Makes Appeal to New Hampshire
Legislature for State Exhibit.

Concord n. H.. March g-Winstor
Churchill. author and dramatist. has made
his first appeal for legislation as member
of the State Hou-e of Representatives for
Cornish. 1t was eminently succe ssful.
The subject under consideration was the
bill introduced by Mr.. Churchill early in
the session providing for State exhibit
at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in st.
Louis.
in supporting the BILL Mr.. Remich. TIE
Republican leader of the House. said that
Mr.. Churchill alone was worth half mil
lion dollars to the State as a new and
permanent assistant. and he was IN favor OF
any action which might bring more such
men
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
EXPLOITS BEAUTIES OF VICTORIA.
MIR. Cuthbcrt Talks interestingly
About English City.

Among the visitors in st. Louis is Herbert
Cuthbert. manager of the Tourist Associa-
ton of Victoria, British Columbia. as well
as representative of the Victoria Board of
Trade, In whose interest Mr.. Cuthbert is
making tour Of the United States giving
lectures at various large cities on the beau
ties and attractive features of Victoria.
In an interview Mr.. Cuthbert proved him
self an enthusiast on the subject of the Pa
citic city. which is known as the Venice of
the Canadian Far West. and gave inter-
esting talk on the healthfulness asrcul-
tural business and mineral resources of
Victoria.
Especially was Mr.. Cuthbert enthusiastic
on the scenic beauty and healthfulness of
the city. stating that it has the least rain
fall and the most sunshine of any city on
the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco.
heat or cold.
Mr.. Cuthbert VIII deliver lectures in Chi
cage. Detroit and other cities before return
ing to Victoria.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
"MADE COOP IN NEW YORK.
Bryan HIS Been Master Mind of Inter
borough Company.

borough company.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, March 21.-Edward 2. Bryan,
who came to this city less than three years
ago to provide rapid transit for New York
ers, will, on April /, take entire charge of
the Manhattan Elevated Railway.
The Manhattan Elevated Railway has
been leased to the marlborough Rapid
Transit Company. of which Mr.. Bryan Is
vice president and general manager.
Since his arrival in New York Mr.. Bryan
has been the master mind in this enterprise.
which is backed by syndicate headed by
August Belmont He has made good in
the responsible position he has held and
his responsibilities have been increased by
adding to his duties the direction of the
Manhattan Elevated.
Mr.. Bryan has passed upon all matters
relating to the operation Of the underground
railroad, such as the location of stations,
what notifications should be made on the
original plans made. the style of cars to be
used in transporting passengers. the make
Of and power of motors to be used and in
fact, everything relating to the operation of
a tunnel railway. Numerous problems have
arisen since he took the helm. but he has
solved them to the satisfaction of MIR. Bel
mont
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
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statutes and began to bang away on she
top of his desk. demanding the Speaker $
attention The desk lid split. whereupOn
Tippit used the broken part with which
To continue the clamor. he Southern Hi
rois member could not be silenced. Adj
jourumcnt followed of necessity.
The special orders made before Tippt
forced matters were as follows: Convict
labor next Thursday: Oldam's land-:it!e
bill next Thursday: game law. Thursday:
Nohe's bill providing for the taxation of
the capital stock of foreign corporations.
Tuesday. April &: Arnold's bill increasing
salaries VI Judges outside Cook County to
$500 a year. Wednesday April S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
TrppIr FORCED An ADJOURNMENT.
Hammered His Desk With a Book tn
til the Lid Split.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield H.. March ai.-Tippit of Rich
land County iourIcd the House this morn
ing by main force. creating such noise
for a period of fifteen minutes tina; nobody
could be heard. The members were en-
deavoTiDg 10 secure the advancement of
their bills by having them placed on the
calendar as special orders. Several in suc-
cession rose in the interest of minor bills
in which they individually arc interested
and asked unanimous consent to have them
placed on the calendar for next week as
specials.
House will have time to consider little be-
sides special orders. If the practice cen
times. Tippit rose TO make the point of
fused to recognize him. knowing his pur-
pose. Tippit seized volume of revised
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
WEDDINGS.

wII.SON-DIAI.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Marshall. No March s..-Mr. John T. Wilson
and Miss Mime Dial both of Nelson. we're mar
ried here to-day.
KOEHLEE-BEI.L.
REPl- BI.IC SPECIAL.
Evansville Ind. Mrach g..-The marriage OF
Miss Beulah Bel to Nj. Charles Koehler VIZ !,
suiennized to-day the Reverend w. 4. White
OF the First BAPTIST Church. officiating.
KECE-KIECHLE
REPU BIC SPECIAL
Evansville nd March e,.-Miss Bertha Kiechle
of this city and AIr. William keck OF Paducah.
KY. were married here to-day by the Reverend
Etwir Cater rpctor Of the Holy Innocepfs
Church. They wrl spend their honeymoon in
Chicago
Observation-Disclosures
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Xenia. Ill March e7.-Mr. Robert blackburn
and Miss Fila Anderson Of this city mar
Red here to-day.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
owensboro. Ky. March S.-Miss Hattie John,
ibis evening. Mr.. Merritt is city editor Of the
Owensboro Daily Inquirer
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
INVESTIGATING L. & n. SALE.
John W. Gates Testihes Before Inter-

John W. Gates Testihes Before Inter-
state Commerce Commission.
New York March 1.-THE Interstate Com
merce Commission met to-day to investigate
the turning over of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad control to the Atlantic
Coast Line.
Edwin Hawley. an associate of John w.
Gates sat at several conferences which he
attended looking to the sale of the l.. & N.
to ]. p. Morgan. while ]. s. Williams has
offered 80 to 135 for the controlling interest
of the road.
Witnesses stated that the conferences had
nothing to do with the relations of the vari-
Gus roads.
J. F. Harris of Harris. Gates & Co testi-
fed that when the option was sold to Nor
gan his company had control of 2oGOOO
shares. and the price paid was from los to
ITO. for which they received 80 for 10000
and 150 Cor the remaining 10000 shares.
]. S. Williams testified that Mr. Perkins
had stated in regard to a proposal to
sell the l.. & N. that Mr.. Morgan would not
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
BITS OF WISDOM
About the Healing of Helps and
the Helping of Heels.

In the walks through life there are lots
Of pleasant things for those who have
pleasant feet.
Nature callouses cushion on the heel of
the foot-and new rubber on the heel of
the shoe helps nature.
good way to repair bad road Is to
repair the heels of the shoes with rev
rubber.
After all, the most the minister can do
for US with his preaching is to sweeten our
dispositions-and your dealer can do that
with rubber heels.
OSullivan's Rubber Heels cost 35c a pair
plus price of attaching-so do inferior sub
stitutes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
Junior World. Fair Headquarters.

"A Junior Worlds Fair Headqua rters''
will be the subject of a lecture to be de-
iivered by Mr.. Hazlett. under the auspices
of the Civic Improvement League at We'll
fare Hail. corner of Eleventh and Locust
streets. this evening. Newsboys and young
people are especially invited to hear the
talk, which will be illustrated by stereopti-
con views.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

Chicago. March 26.-Eastern railway lines
to-day gave notice that the embargo which
has existed for months against traffic from
Western lines has been raised. and that th,
Eastern lines are in normal condition. The
situa ton was relieved somewhat by the
loading about ECO 90 bushels wheat OH
lake steamers to await the operation of
naSlgation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
TWO GIRLS BURNED TO DEATH.
Clothing Catches Fire and They
Perish Before Help Comes.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Dallas. Tex. March 27.-The little daugh-
ter of Frank Culpepper burned to
death in the family home at Beckvilie last
night. The girl was sleeping on a rug in
front of fireplace. spark from which
set Its clothes burning
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

To secure good position. try Situation
Wanted ad in The Sunday Republic. All
druggists take ads for The Republic
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
CLOTHING CAUGHT FIRE.

Ffst't f5f<lV 81 E0lIfIs
Dallas. Tex. March 21.-Mlss Jennie Stew
art was burned to death yesterday evening
near Ammonia. Her clothing caught fire from
flames ina pile of burning cotton stake.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
Tru., Company Declares Dividend.

The Title Guarantee Trust Company yes
terday declared its regular quarterly divi-
dend of 1ia per cent. Official., OF the COM
pany denied the report that Eben Richards
had been elected pres dent to succeed Au-
gust Gehner. Mr. Gehner is contemp a;ing
a trip to Europe in the early summer No
change in the presidency will tlke place be-
fore his departure.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
Olive Griffin.
Bitha Flaci,.

All Styles Spring HITS, IT.
VIM. II. ROETTER HAT CO.. 5iS PINE.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28
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ST. LOUIS EXPLORER
. AT HARRAR, EAST AFRICA. !

Marseilles. March 1.-THE party of
;explorsrslhead ed by W, \. AlacAlllan /,
! of ST Louis and Messrs. Brown and (
NARROW. ana accoinpa pied hysa num- (
Der Of Enslfsfunen. recently reported I
to have arrived at .Iibutel. sAbyssinia. ,
have. according 10 the latest advices ,
received here. arrived at Harrar, ,
EAST Africa.
- . ><~> 5000 . . q q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-28

DEATHS AT GoLCoNDA. ILL
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
GoiconGa. IL. March cs.-Two deaths occurred
to-day Mr. J. Il. Harper and Mrs. N. Spore.
Roth were prominent ueople.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-26
Views from the HiIItops.

Last Sunday opened up so balmy," said an old resident on yesterday, that my wife and I decided to go out on the hilltops and spend an hour or two en- toying the bracing atmosphere of an early spring morning, so we took the South Highland car out Twentieth street to where 1t stops and then proceeded lesurely up along Sixteenth avenue to the tunnel at the foot of Eighteenth street and just little to the west of this point one may command splendid view of our great, growing town below. I under stand that this is the point on Sixteenth avenue where Major Frank Y. Anderson is soon to break ground for his magnifi- cent new residence, and for such a house it is truly an ideal site.
 At night the lights of every furnace in the district are easily visible and with hundreds of electric lights throughout the city below. like glittering fire flies danc- ing in the distance, I can scarcely ima- zine a more delightful place for home"