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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
United States Leaps From Fourth
to First Place in Thirty,
Three Years.
SHIPMENTS ARE s1,392,Oa7,672
Americas Expectations for the
Fiscal Year Greater Than
Those of Germany and
France Combined.


1ith st. and Pennsylvania Ave.
Washington July 26.-The fact that the
exports Of the United States in the fiscal
year just ended are greater than those in
any preceding year except 1900 lends special
interest to a statement presented by the
Department of Commerce and Labor,
through its Bureau Of Statistics, which
shows the relative growth of the export
trade of the principal countries of the world
for a term of years. and compares that Of
the United States with other countries. The
table in question shows the total value of
exports of domestic products from the prin-
cipal countries Of the world in 1870, 1850,
1880 and the latest available year.
In the case Of the United States the latest
available.year is the fiscal year ending June
80. 1853.
A study Of this table Of exports from the
principal exporting countries of the world
shows some facts of especial interest to
the people Of the United States. One Of
these important facts is that the United
States. which occupied fourth place in the
list Of exporting countries in 1870, now
shows a larger total In the final column
which represents the latest available year
than does any other country Of the world.
The United Kingdom. France and Ger
many showed in 1870 a larger total of do
mestic exports than did the United States,
the figures being for that year: United
Kingdom, s97l 100000; Germany. 1852, ,000, ,0o9;
France, s5i1 10000. and from the United
States, 1917 10000 By 1880 the domestic ex-
ports of the United States exceeded those
Of France or Germany, but were still below
for that year being: United Kingdom, ST.
0S5. 1900: Germany, s6S7 OO0,0 900; France.
1868 900 600, and the United States. 1924 600 600.
In 1890 the United States occupied sim
flar relation, the figures for that year being:
United Kingdom, 81, ,2s2 100000; Germany,
s792. 900; France, s724,0o0.0OO. and the Uni
ted States, $S45, ,O00, 600.
In 1902 the latest available year for
which the figures of the United Kingdom,
Germany and France are available, the fig,
ures for domestic exports stood: United
Kingdom, 1879, ,OOO 900: Germany, s1,113,0G0-
coo; France, ss1s,oO0.0OO, while those of the
June 30, 1903, are 81 ,392, ,0S7 672.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
HAULING ORE OVER MOUNTAINS.
Iellville Operators Preparing to
Make Large Shipments.


EL'-4- 25L-IC SFsGi2!A
Hellvil!e, Ark. July es.-TIaving ne:teti
$500 a ton on thirty tons of zinc concen-
trates that had to be hauled over a roGgh
mountain road for IL distance of twenty
three miles. the Beulah people will ship 1eo
tons to market at once. This ore brought
$50 ton, the grading having been f2 pSr
cent.
The McIntoches will ship 100 tons OF con-
eentrates, and as soon as its bins are empty
will start up. The Morning Star people arr
preparing to ship ore by way OF Buffalo. II
distance of but seven miles. but over one OF
the toughest roads il North Arkansas. TIE
Silver hollow people viii run an elevated
trolley to the White Eagle mill until such
put in operation.
The Leader. owned in ST. Louis. Is show
ing up the greatest deposits of zinc ore that
have yet been uncovered, and which have
depths varying from twenty TO forty eight
feet. The Red Cloud, one of the greatest
propositions in this zinc field, has been sod
for $4,000 and mining work will be COM
menced as soon as the company completes
all its arrangements.
The Saunsanunga, only recently opened,
shows up q run of 80 per cent ore that has
been exposed to depth of eight feet, wnen
water stopped operations until pump can
be secured. These mines are within circle
of two miles, on a road being constructed
10 the Missouri Pacific at Buffalo.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
FIND ALLIGATOR AT COLUMBIA.
University Professor Puzzled by
Reptiles Peculiar Shape.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Columbia, Mo-, July 26.-An alligator three
feet long, found in mud pond near the
Wabash Railroad tracks in Columbia a few
days ago, is puzzling the geological pro-
fessors of Missouri University.
The alligator was discovered by Fred
Dawson Of Columbia in small pond formed
by recent rains. The reptile reared its head
near the bank and Dawson shot 1t with a
revolver. He secured the specimen and gave
it to the geological department Of Missouri
University.
1t has been found that the reptile is of
abnormal shape. 1t has a strangely devei-
oped vertebrae, entirely too large and out of
proportion with the feshy parts of the
body, and is deformed In other ways.
though to all outward appearances It does
not differ from other reptiles Of the kind.
There Is no doubt as to the species. but
the reptile is so peculiarly formed that the
university professors are of the opinion that
they have a rare curiosity Of unusual scien-
tific Importance. A number of offers have
been received from curiosity seekers. but
the specimen will be retained as the prop
erty Of the university.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
RIVER HAS CHANGED COURSE.
Biologists Convinced Missouri Has
Shifted Channel.

Columbia, Mo-. July 26.-New proof has
been found that the Missouri River once ran
far north Of its present course in Boone
and Galloway counties. James A. Dickin-
son, the Recorder of Galloway County, who
owns a farm in the southern part of the
county. sank a well on it some time ago
and forty feet below the surface of the
earth he found an old river rack heap.
The well was nearly two miles north OF
the present course of the river. Consider
able debris was taken out OF the well and
thrown to one side. 1t consisted of old
pieces of wood, leaves and other vegetable
matter that would accumulate in the bed
of river. A short time after the well was
dug, sprout came up out OF the debris
ana it is now cottonwood tree several
inches in diameter. There Is no doubt that
this seed had lain dormant In the sand for
hundreds of years and finally sprung in
to life when exposed to the air.
It was only a short time before Mr.. Dick
inson dug his well that Louis Pinet. w>o
was sinking well on his place near Teb-
bets. a mile and one-half from the river,
found the remains of an lndlan canoe in a
good state of preservation.
II the river occupied now what these rack
heaps indicate to have been its ancient
channel, it would leave Jefferson City two
miles from the river. Biologists long have
held the theory that the river has shifted
back and forth from blun to bluff and are
elated at this apparent proof OF their
theory.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
CoNGRATULATEs BIER FAMILY.
President Roosevelt Writes to
Farmer Near Palmyra, Mo.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Palmyra, Mo-, July 2s.-several weeks ago
Henry Bier Of near this city had a group
picture taken Of his family, consisting OF
himself, wife and twelve children. There
were fourteen children, but two died.
Mr.. Bier is 81 years old and his wife 49,
They were married in 1873. One Of the pho
tographs was sent to President Roosevelt
as evidence that race suicide does not pre-
vail in this county, and his reply has just
been received by Mr.. Bier. 1t follows:
"Oyster Bay, y. Y, July 1s-Mr. and Mrs
Friends-The photograph of your family.
which Senator Heather was good enough to
send me, has been received. I congratulate
you both upon the number of your children
and upon their looks, and beg to express the
hope their future may be long. prosperous
and happy one. Sincerely yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27


ter in its head, spreading the paint" with
hairs like small brush.
some of the African forests. and are treated
with great reverence by the natives. None
Of the natives with the Mcmillan expedition
would assist in capturing one of the in
sects.
The bug is about three inches long. and
its back is beautifully colored. being q hard
glazed shell. On the body are crossbars of
white and black. The wings look like
ermine and have furlike coating. This
coating Is white, with black spots in It. a
horseshoe shaped red shell surmounts the
body and wings, and when the bug Is flying
this shell seems to be hinged at the neck
and stands up.
On one side Of the body are three legs and
on the other side are four. Back Of the
head are two long feelers. with claws. The
lower part Of the body Is red. The tail ex-
tends to a sharp point and Is very hard
From the head extends an ovallike bunch
OF hairs, resembling bristles.
The bugs gather from plants and flowers
coloring matter, which they store away in
receptacle in the back Of the head. In
this receptacle they develop any color they
desire and then force the liquid paint into
the bristles, thence spreading 1t over the
mud tenements in which they live.
The bugs. though living In colonies, yet
live in families and have separate apart
ments. Each tier of cells in which they live
is Of a different color. On the trees are
also strange marks, evidently made by these
bugs and looking as If they were signs
The bug seems to be harmless.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
EDITORS ON THE WAY HOME.
Georgia Weekly Press Association
TO BE Entertained.

The Georgia Weekly Press Association ar
rived in st. Louis yesterday. on its way
home from an extended tour of the West.
About fifty r-embers. with their wives and
families, are in the party.
To-day the party will visit the Worlds
Fair grounds and other points of interest
in the city, as guests Of the Exposition
Company. Luncheon will be served at the
Administration building. at which speeches
VIII be made by several Fair officials.
The editors will depart for Georgia this
evening in special cars. They have been out
a little over week, during which time they
visited Denver, Colorado Springs, Cripple
Creek and other Western cities. ". s.
Coleman OF Cedartown, Ga, president of the
association, is & member Of the party.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
General Wade in Command.

Manila, July 26.-Major General George
W. Davis has transferred the command of
the Department of the Philippines to Major
General James F. Wade. General Davis
having been retired for age.
General Davis's last act was to review all
the troops in and about Manila. he Will
sail for San Francisco on the transport
Sherman.
The records in the case OF First lIieuten-
ant Hamilton Foley of the Fifth Cavalry,
who was court-martialed on charges in
volying the s-libeZzlement of soldiers money
and other financial Irregularities have been
forwarded to Washington. Inc records IN
dicate Dismissal
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
E5ll.s-LlJLLAII.AIA.Gll ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
JOHN EURTZ
Who will advertise Worlds air from his bicycle.

John Kurtz, a free-,ance wheeIman, Will
start in week from ST Louis to advertise
the Worlds Fair in every hamlet in the
United States.
Kurtz has doomed every exposition for
the last fifteen years He has made three
trips across the water, ard one of these
was undertaken to make the people of
European countries acquainted with the
Pan-American show.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
ENORMOUS CROWDS EXPECTED.
Rock River Assembly VIII Open on
Wednesday.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Dixon, Ill. July 26-The Rock River As
sembly will open a two weeks session hero
on next Wednesday. The indications are
that this Will be the greatest session in
point Of attendance ever held here. the ad-
vance order for tents and accommodations
exceeding any of the sixteen previous ses-
sions.
Among those who will participate are
former Speaker Sherman, General John C.
Black Doctor Frank W. Gunsaulus, Sam
Jones, W. II. Stead. George r. WendlinS.
Eli Perkins. Judge Peter :. Grosscup. the
Slayton Jubilee Singers, the Byron family
and the Imperial Quartet.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Blaze mt Wolf Lake.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Murphysboro. III. July e5-The entire
business section of Wolf Lake, small town
twenty miles south Of this city, in Union
County, was destroyed by fire yesterday.
The loss will aggregate $4,000. The blaze
started in the warehouse of the D. B. Smith
Company, general merchants. and burned a.
block of business houses and dwellings be-
fore the fire WAS checked.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

When the roads are bad Kurt uses
attachment on his wheel which permits him
TO ride railway tracks. 1t is groove that
becomes a concave tire. In this manner he
is enabled to defeat the elementary obsta-
cles of rain and mud
While awheeI he earns his livelihood by
cleaning hats with a patent of which he Is
the sole possessor. His exploitation tours
are done without expense to the expositions
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Fell From Window in sleep.

L. II. Reynolds, 81 years old, living at No.
263I Washington avenue, fell from the Sec
ond-story window of the house in which he
resides and sustained serious injuries to his
back and head. He fell asleep in the bath
room. and, losing his balance, rolled out of
the window. His injuries were treatd at
the City Hospital
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
THE WEATHER.
Official Forecast for To-Day and
Tomorrow.

Washington, July 26.-F'orecast:
For Missouri-Fair and warm Monday and
Tuesday.
For fndiana-Fair and not 20 warm Monday
Tuesday fair: light, north winds.
,,!, For lllinois-Fair Monday and Tuesday; warmer
northeast winds becoming variable
For Eastern Texas-Showers Monday and Tues
day; fresh southeast winds.
For Arkansas. Indian Territory, Oklahoma and
Western Texas-Fair Monday and Tuesday.
For Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska-Fair Monday
and Tuesday
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
PECULIAR PAINT BUG
INTERESTS ST. LOUIS MAN.
C. II. Parsons Letter Describing In
sect Which Spreads Color
ing Matter.

C. H. Parsons of this city has received
from member Of the Mcmillan expedition,
now making explorations in Africa, de-
scription Of the paint bug" which has tho
peculiar ability Of painting the mudlike
tenement in which it lives, and which also
seems possessed of comparatively great in
telligence. The insect Is classified one of
the beetle family.
The bugs are found in large numbers in
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
F.. H. BOHLE is PROMOTED
BY WESTERN UNION COMPANY.
Made Assistant Superintendent of Ar
kansas. Missouri and Texas District
Started Messenger in 1865.

From messenger to assistant district su-
perintendent of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company is the record of r. Il.
Bohle, Of No. 1873 Morgan street, who has
just been appointed to the latter position for
the district embracing Missouri. Arkansas
and Texas.
In 1866. when Is years old, Mr.. Bohle en-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Clinton County Institute.

Carlyle. ILL.,. July 26-William Johnston.
County Superintendent of Schools. has an.
nounced that the Clinton County Teachers
Institute will be held in this city. commenc-
ing August and ending August z. The
instructors will be w. H. Pyle. superin-
tendent Of the Vandalia High School. and
]. w: Fisher. superintendent of the High
School of this city. The graduating exer-
cises of the ungraded schools of the county
will be the feature of the last day of the
institute.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
I'll. Exesipht lis Often Ruined

BY wearing glasses not suited to the needs
Of the eye. Doctor Bond and Doctor Mont
gomery, our expert opticians. use the utmost
care in this particular. Eyes tested free.
Steel frame glasses, 81 and up; gold, s. and
up, MERMOD & JACCARD'S.
Broadway and Locust.
Our new eatdlo1, 1000 sngrdutngs. n,atIsl Ir:s.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
WALKED OUT OF THE WINDOW.
Somnambulist Sustains Injuries
Which May Cause Death.


Virginia. Ill. July 2s.-John Nisbet.
wealthy young bachelor, who owns large
farm east Of this city. took a somnambulis-
tic stroll last night. and fell from a Sec
ond-story window.
1t is feared that he will die from his In
jurieS,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Baptfst Church Dedicated.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carbondale, Ill. July 26.-The new Bap-
tist church was dedicated to-day with i'm
posing ceremony. The dedicatory sermon
was preached by the Reverend E. w. Louns-
berry, d. D., of Chicago. Six thousand dol
lars, which entirely clears the edifice of
debt, was raised to-day by popular sub
scrIption. The edifice is built of cut stone
and cost approximately S2D,000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
ob.erve Golden Wedding.

REPUBLIC SPEClAiL
Evansville, Ind. July 26.-The fiftieth
wedding anniversary of Sebastian Kuebelef
and wife was celebrated at Jasper, Ind, to-
day. Services were held at st. Joseph's
Church MIR. Kuebeler is a retired business
man Of Jasper, and one of the wealthiest
men in the town.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Our 5ot- page iilust rated catQiog maiisdJres.
Site for 1ife-savinx Display.

BIG lot LlIe.SuTIH8 DIspIuy.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July 26.-Chief Clerk Mills OF
the Treasury Department will go to ST.
Louis Monday in order to select suitable
site for the lake on which the United
States !ife-saving crews will give their
drills twice day during the Exposition.
Mr.. Hills will select suitable site for the
artificial lake and the work Of excavation
will then be begun. Congress has appro-
priated $500 for the exhibit of the Life
Saving Service, which will be one of the
interesting features Of the Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
r H ROHJ:E

II. Il.
Who has been made assistant Riperintend-
ent of the Western Union.
tered the office Of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company in this city as messenger.
He at once applied himself to the study of
telegraphy, and in few months was placed
in charge Of the office at the Merchants
Exchange. which had Just then been estab-
lished. For twenty-one years he remained
in charge Of the branch office at the Mer-
chants Exchange. and in 1856 was made
manager Of all the offices in ST. Louis This
position he has held for seventeen years
He has just been appointed assistant dis
trict superintendent, but will still be man.
ager OF the st. Louis offices. Because of his
additional duties, his brother, John H.
Bohle. OF No g Nicholson place, has been
appointed assistant manager.
As assistant district superintendent Mr.
Bohle will be compelled to make trips over
the Arkansas. Missouri and Texas districts,
to inspect the.etfices and the lines.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
S15.7s to Pitt.burg and Return

From st. Louis via Vandalia-Pennsylvani
lines; tickets sold August 2, 3. A: return
limit, August 10. 1903 Extension to August
81 can be secured. Ticket offices. Seventh
and Olive and Union Station
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Pontiac Chautauqua Assembly.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pontiac. Ill, July 2s-Excursions brought
thousands of persons to the Pontiac Chau-
tauQua Assembly to-day. The morning ser
mon was delivered by Doctor E. ]. Eaton
of Des Moines and the afternoon sermon
by Doctor Robert S. Macarthur of New
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Rcappointed Mine Inspector.

REPUBLIC SPECIAI-
Carlyle, ILL.,. July 2s.-Joseph Poelker of
New Baden has been reappointed Mine In
spector for Clinton County. His salary
month, or s. day for nine days work.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

Celebrated Patek-Philippe Watches
For sale by the sole agents.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
e- n Hrite for catdlooue-mailsd free
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

York, via Big Four, $50 a. m, Il noon,
II D. m. Through sleepers and dining cars
Get tickets Broadway and Chestnut.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

Best for rheumatism-Eimer & Amends
Prescription. No. 2s5l. Celebrated on It's
merits for many effectual cures.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Local Report.


Department OF Agriculture. Weather Bureau
MeteoroloS!cal observations received at st. Louis |
July 26, 1908. at $50 D. m. local time and p. l
m. seventy-ifth meridian time. Observations |
made at the same moment Of time at all stations. |
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

DR.. Ho1man's Red Drops, king Of all
cholera remedies. cure collie. cramps: chol-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
sncc,o1 orer Unt,l Aur I.

Fifty sheets and fifty envelopes of High
land Linen" writing paper, stamped with
two-letter monogram. only s1.25; 100 sheets
and 50 envelopes Modern Linen paper,
stamped with three-letter monogram. sI.76;
100 finest calling cards. printed from your
plate. only IS cents.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
CITY ITEMS.

THE helated summer shopper can supply
all wants at the CRAWFORD STORE this
week.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

Big Four, S:25 and II p. m. trains Saturday,
August g.. Tickets Broadway and Chest
nut and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27
Birthmonth Rings for July,

Birthmonth Rings for July,
Set with Ruby, meaning Mobility of Mind"
81 to $500. and set with rubies and diamonds,
$50 to $500. Catalog mailed free.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

Looking at it legally.
Is it best to lie ON the
right side or the other
side? If one is on the
right side. 1t isn't neces-
sary to lie at all.
We're on the right side
this Fifth Anniversary
Sale is cutting prices, just
. as We say it is. No need
| 10 lie about it at all.
J Our ads. promise 5000
and $500 suitings for S3S
$500 and s25. 90 suit
ings for s25.O0IS15.OO,
] S14.O0 and So. 90 trouser-
ings for 90, and S7.oO
and $500 trouserings for
$5.O0-and when you get
to our store we PER-
FORM what the ads
promise. Stop performing
this Saturday, though.
Maccarthy.Evans
Tailoring Co.,
si6-s2o Olive.
uala 2s47. The Post offles Is Opposite.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

H..A. Hcssc, Tailor,
617 Pine street. says: IT'S In the make. !"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

Wedding Rings (SoIiA Goldk
Finest qualities. s. to s20 Mermod & Jac.
cards. Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

EDWARD II. BOWIE.
Local F'orecaster
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-27

York. Following a sacred concert by the
band in the evening, Professor j. Walter
Wilson of Indianapolis delivered an Illus
trated lecture on Ben Hur"
The daily sentinel., 1903-12-14
FOOT CRUSHED.

An accident occurred in the rail
road yards yesterday shortly after the
noon hour. which will. no doubt,
make another popular railroad man
cripple for life.
While working about freight train
Thomas Tulley had his right foot
caught in the stirrup of the caboose
and the train being in motion he was
dragged under the cars and his left
foot was badly crushed. He was i'm
mediately taken to the hospital and
Drs. Bull and Hanson called and
dressed his wounds. They found that
the foot was torn and lacerated in a
frightful manner but the doctors
think that it will not be necessary to
amputate it. The right foot was
also badly injured. the toe nails on
two of the toes being pulled out by
the roots.
He was taken to the Salida hospital
on No. last night, DR.. Hanson and
Fred Boyd accompanied him.
The daily sentinel., 1903-12-14
GET YOUY SUPPLY.

The almanacs for 1904 win soon be
ready to be hung in places of honor
and the old timer consigned to obliv-
ion. The medical almanacs. with
their cheerful pictures are the most
fascinating. embellished as they are
with pleasing views of mans interior
anatomy. The cut of a pair of lungs
for instance and the artistic design of
the liver and lot more of the works
that human being usually has in
his interior department is very attrac-
tive. and when you sit down and care
fully read the med: cal almanac throug
and believe in it, you will wonder
why any man should run up bill for
his own funeral expenses when twen-
ty five cents worth of pills and fifty
cents worth of liver teaser will cure
anything from plain malaria without
trimmings to the worst case of blind
staggers. 1t doesn't make any differ
euce how long a latin name disease
has it will tell you that you can yank
it out of your system in one time and
two motions. There is a geat deal of
cheerful reading in an almanac. -
Palisade Tribune.