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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
u. S. GRANT A CANDIDATE
] FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY,
son OF Former President Aspire. to
nomination by Next Republican
Convention.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

San Diego, Cal, June 1s-The Union To-
DAY. announces that u. S. Grant Jr.. 10 ,
candidate for the Republican nomination
Tor the vice presidency next year. Mr..
Grant has taken more interest in politics
than his brothers and is popular on tho
Pacific Coast. He has lived in California
for several years.
q. s. Grant. Jr., son of the late Presiden.
Y. s.sGrant. was admitted to the bar in
New YORK in 1876. In 1878 he entered the
office of United States District Attorney
woodward. He married a Miss Flood on
July 4, 1850. In 1884 the firm with which
MI Grant was connected failed and he
made an assignment.
Ten years later he bought an estate in
California and soon after was talked of MS
possible candidate for the United States
senate from that State In the fall of 1899
le lent his attention to scheme for cross
ng the continent with a railroad. In 1900
PC was made national delegate from Cali
ornia. by the Republicans and was present
the convention which nominated the late
Tesident Mckinley.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
THE RETAIL CLERKS ORGANIZE.
South Broadway Merchants to
Close Three Nights a Week.

sixty-eight clerks and saleswomen met
last night at Neumeyer's Hall, Eighth
street and Lafayette avenue and perfected
a temporary organization. and made appli-
cation to the Retail Clerks International
Protective Association for charter.
A vigorous campaign will be made among
the merchants on South Broadway to close
their stores three nights week. Already
n:a!ority nave conceded the point to the as
The meeting was conducted by L. A.
woodward. the local organizer for the Re-
TAN Slerks Federated Council. who an
nounces that another meeting will be held
at the same hall Tuesday evening, June 30.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Family Notified

Frederick J. Gaus is brother of Henry
Gaus of No. 1913 North Ninth street nresi,
uei,t OF the Henry Gaus & Sons Co., door
anu SASH manufacturers No. 200 North
Main street
ACCORDING to his relatives Henry Gaus left
81 LOUIS several months ago and nothing
, ,iau peen heard from him until the news of
his suicide yesterday.
ne was about IS years old and married.
ut iiau peen separated from his wife and
family for more than two vears tJ;. W.T.
Fifteenth street w. i'' t>o''h
for several years he was connected with
b Inc ,hellry Gaus Company. Later, Ii is said
~, ne began to drink heavily, which. his reIa !,
from his family. "''oi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
-T0-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were S.42S.9ii
balances. SS2G.5i7. Local discount rates were
firm between 5 and 6 per cent. Domestic OK
change was quoted as follows: New York,
Coo premium bid, zoe premium asked; CHI
cago. 15c premium bid. Csc premium asked;
Cincinnati, par bid. 10c premium asked !;
Louisville and New Orleans. loc discount
bid, par asked.
Wheat closed higher at 745sc asked Sept.
1s23aS0c No. REQ. Corn closed lower at
4SIiq4S9sc bid Sept. sSis6e4c No. 2 mixed.
Oats closed at 3Sl.o bid Sept. 42lEc No. 2
mixed.
The local market for spot cotton was
UNCHANGED
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
RELIEF COMMITTEE PROVIDES
QUARTERS FOR REFUGEES.

The Merchants Exchange Relief Com
mittee has succeeded in securing quarters
for the greater number of flood refugees
from East ST. Louis and other towns on
the East Side. with friends or in rooms.
The local stations at No. SIS Main street.
Eleventh and Locust streets. No. 116 South
Sixth street. No. as South Third street,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
WASHINGTON

The st. Louis Post Office is to be IN
vestigated soon in pursuance Of the general
investigation OF the Post-Ofice Department.
The Supply Department is TO receive par
ticular attention.
Postmaster General Payne's I'll health IS
causing much concern among his friends,
who fear that he will have to retire. even
in the midst of the inquiry. The admins
tration is opposed 10 his retirement at this
time
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
BENEFIT Entertainment.

An entertainment will be given Monday
evening at the Third Baptist Church,
Grand and Washington avenues. for the
benefit Of sufferers from the flood at East
st. Louis. The affair is to be conducted
by Miss Laura Krenning, an instructor of
local reputation. with the aid Of Miss Lolita
krenning. who will sing. and Miss Louise
Reller, 4 well-known Yiolinist of St Louis
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To Aid Flood Sufferers.

The proceeds of an entertainment to be
given Saturday evening, June 90 at the
hail. No. 1913 Easton avenue, by Harmony
Council, No. 61S Knights and Ladies' Of Sc
curity. will be donated to the flood suffer-
ers Of East st. Louis councils.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Whole Family Is Poisoned.

Rich Hill. Mo-. June 19.-The Reverend ].
NJ. Clarke OF the Baptist Church at Pana-
ma, his wife, their son Raw and q ,,omne
girl making her home with them. were moi,
soned from eating ice cream yesterday
from a church festival Ptomaine nnison
followed. 1t is thought that all will re-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Modern woodm.n Gov,

Indianapolis. Ind, June 19.-The Head
Camp of Modern Woodmen to-day decidad
to admit Virginia, Kentucky, the District
of Columbia and Arizona. Tennessee. Ar
Kansas and Texas were rejected The Wood.
men will meet in Milwaukee next year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
For the FIood sunerer..

A contribution of s4O.sO from tho employees
of the Wertheimer-Swarts Shoe Company
was received by The Republic yesterday,
and has been forwarded to George H. Nor.
gan. secretary of the Relief Committee.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Lnte River News.


N.fUHIlIC SPECIAI.
Warsaw, ILL.,. June 19.-Gauge reads I.
feet, fall of IS of a foot In "A hours
Weather clear and much warmer. SiSneH
up ana down. Young in and out. Richtman
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Eczema, No Cure, No p.,.

Your druggist will refund your money IL
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Ringworm.
letter. Old Ulcers. Sores, Pimples. Black.
heads on the face. and all skin diseases. SOc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

E J. Arnold. turf investment company
promoter. surrenders and IS released on
bond to answer seven indictments.
Doctor Given Campbell. Jr.. was injured
in collision between his automobile and a
street car at Delmar boulevard and King s
highway.
The work Of restoring the frescoes at the
Merchants Exchange was almost com
pleted.
Judge FERRIS ordered Mrs. W. s. Bryan to
pay sl0,So0. which she had been carrying.
James A. Waterworth told the Grand
failed because the companies refused to put
up $4,000.
Mrs. Catherine Furlong. who recently
ment In The Republic, will return TO Ire
land, after fifty years absence.
Acting City Counselor woerner explained
the legal points involved in the amendment
TO the City Charter. to be voted on next
Tuesday.
Allen Miller. a negro prisoner, made his
escape from the city jail
Mrs.. August Bailey, who was found dying
beside the unconscious form OF her son and
daughter near East Alton. died yesterday,
and Che secret of their injury rests with
the son, who, it is thought. will recover.
Thes Bremen-Venice Ferry Company was
Incorporated.
O'Rsurke Construction Company of New
York urges Board of Public Improvements
TO adopt the report made by the Mayors
Water Commission.
Alton Naval Reserves were relieved OF
Hood DUTY In East ST. Louis
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An ad in The Sunday Republic will sell
your horse and buggy. Take your ad to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20

An ad in The Sunday Republic will sci,
any drug store. az "
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
nd Market streets. Fourth Christian


Church have been closed
The following station will be closed after
this evening: North Broadway Merchants
Association. No. $40 North Broadway; Cit
liens Relief Association, No. 1910 North
broadway; Volunteers, Sixteenth street and
Franklin avenue. The other station win be
kept open until Thursday
The contractors, mechanics and employees
at the Mckinley High School. James e
Yeatman High School and Pacific Express
Company raised S119 So which was turned
over to the Relief Committee The total
contributions now amount to SS0, l0s. Al.
Other contributions yesterday were:
W. L Green Commission Company.....s 80. 90
Employees Of L ]. lose Progressive Tailor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
- GENERAL DOMESTIC.

III FdlT VIII III
clude, Washington's sword and many quaint
relics. ofthe Revolution.
Accbr6ing to the Treasury Bureau of Sta
tistics, the years foreign trade will sur
pass al previous records.
The Government issues a warning that
contrt bets for post-offlce supplies extending
beyond the current year may be Cancelled.
The reports Of St Louis banks to the
Comptroller OF the Currency show the total
resources to be SIS. 90. 1S2
President Roosevelt is said to be consid-
ering plan to build the Panama Canal,
whether or not the Colombian Congress rat
1fes the treaty.
The Reverend Doctor William T. Hogue
OF Greenville, H.. was elected general SUI
perntendent OF the Free Methodist Church,
to succeed Doctor ]. W. Coleman.
One man is killed and two are wounded
In saloon fight at Kansas City.
small snake. which got into a water
valve. caused a shutdown of fifty-ton
concentration plant at Yellville. Ark.
Ten persons were killed in head-on col
listonr near Raymond, la.
The! jury in the case of Jet and White.
charged with the murder of ]. p. Marcum
failed to agree, and Judge Redwine ordered
its discharge. The next trial viii be held
In Cyfthiana on a change of venue, granted
at the courts own motion.
o. & Grant, Jr.. son of General Grant,
announces his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for Vice President.
The Government may seize the unfinished,
Funboat Galveston at the Tr.gg Ship Yards
In Virginia, ignoring the injunction of n
Virginia court In favor of subcontractors,
who have a claim for material.
SPORTING.
Winners at the Fair Grounds yesterday
were: Atlas Mat Wadleigh Frank Rell
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and said that the bond was fixed at $500 on
each count. AS quickly as Clerk Adam
Doerr could prepare the bonds. Attorney
Rowe signed them.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
SPORTING.

Winners at the Fair Grounds yesterday
were: Atlas, Mat Wadleigh. Frank Bell,
Orleans, Poseur and Chandoo.
Browns shut the Senators out by score
OF { to o.
St Louis marksmen carry off first prize
In the team shoot at national tourney
The Constitution gives the friends Of the
Reliance bad scare. and probably would
be the winner in a thrty-mile race on time
allowance. coming over the line less than
two minutes behind the new boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
DEATH OF W. c. DENNIS.
Commercial Agent of the Cotton Belt
 at Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, March 7.-William Claude Dennis, local commercial agent of the Cotton Belt Railroad and highly promi- nent in railroad circles, was found dead in his room at a local hotel here today The cause of his death was heart failure
 He had been confined to his room for the past few days on account of slight indisposltlon and his death came unex- pectedly.
 MT. Dennis was born in Taylorville. Ky, Feb. g, 1865. He entered the railroad business in 1884. beginning as a clerk in the auditors department of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Besides serving with several other roads in an official capacity, he was secretary of the South eastern Mississippi Valley Association at Louisville, Ky, from 1898 until 1901. At the expiration of his term as secretary of that association he was appointed assistent general freight agent of the Plant System which office he held until elected assistant general freight agent of the Kansas City Southern with head quarters at Kansas city. He had only recently resigned from the Kansas City Southern and began hls duties in this city on February list as commercial agent of the Cotton Belt Railroad. He Is survived by wife and six children who are now in Kansas City and who have been notified of his death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
MIR. MORGAN IS SILENT
HAS NO COMMENT ON THE | RATIFICATION.
To Newspaper Men Who Seek Inter views He Declines to Say & Word-Money to Talk
 on Indianola.

Washington, March H.-(Special )-Sen- ator Morgan has been long prepared for the passage of the Panama canal treaty, which he has fought with unfaltering purpose and wonderful fortitude.
 To newspaper men who approached him today, to learn what he would have to say by way of a final comment on the last act in the drama of canal legisla- ton. He declined to say anything what ever.
 The removal of the cloak of secrecy will tomorrow disclose the Alabama Senators s objections to the treaty as the whole of the recent discussion will appear in the Congressional Record.
 For once the Record will be in demand.
 MT. Morgan's sturdlest ally has been his colleague, Senator Pettus.
 The policy of most Democrats who voted for the ratification was that there had grown to be a kind of national senti- ment in favor of an isthmian canal and that as the public could never be got to understand the series of objections that Senators as lawyers might well point out in the several provisions of the treaty, 1t was just as well to concede to the pub lie demand and let the Republicans go along with the responsibility.
 Senator Money will speak briefly tomor- row on the Indianola case and will have his remarks extended in The Record.
 Instead of speaking at length on the Cuban reciprocity treaty as they had previously indicated, Senators McEnery, Foster of Louisiana, and Teller will brief ly state their objection and wait for a renewal of the fight when concurrent action with the House comes up next fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
SAVERS AND HARRIS
MENTIONED AS MEMBERS OF
 CANAL COMMISSION.
Renewal of Opportunities to the President Follows the Ratifca- tion of the Hay-Herran
 Canal Treaty.

Washington, March H.-(Special) )-Now comes a renewal of the importunities to the President for places on the Isthmian Canal Commission. President Roosevelt has indicated to those who have recently discussed the appointments with him that he will await action of the Colombian Government before making his selections.
 It is likely that this will carry the mat ter beyond the time of his departure for his long western trip. but it is expected that he will not let that prevent him from announcing his choice for places as soon as he learns that Colombia has ratified the Hay-Herron canal treaty.
 The President is said to be eager to see the canal work pushed vigorously and begin to have effect as trump play for his administI ation. Those who have closely kept up with indications as to the choice of the Democrats for the com mission, name former Governor Savers of Texas and ex-senator Harris of Kan sas as likely to be chosen. The Presi- dent has commented these men in his discussion of aspirants more than any others whose names have been urged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
GALL TIGHT" THEY SAY.
Encouraging Reports from Louisiana
 Board Levee Officers.

Encouraging Reports from Louisiana
 Board Levee Officers.
 vicksburg, Miss. March 17.-"All tight" was the cheering report of the Louisiana Board Levee officers tonight when asked regarding the situation along their lines from Tensas Parish northward to the Arkansas line.
 President McClelland left this morning to personally supervise repair work at the Sycamore levee north of Natchez, as the condition of the embankment at that point Is causing considerable uneasiness. Engineer Robertson with the snag boat Columbia, took out a full cargo of sacks, lumber, barrows and other materials which will be distributed where needed between vicksburg and Lake Providence.
 Commissioner Hamley, who is supervis- ing the work at Lake Providence, tele- phoned The Herald tonight that the crisis of the fight would probably come about noon tomorrow and with two and a half feet between the water and the levee top. they are hopeful of holding their lines. Mir. Hamley added that 1t would be a stern fight and the outcome could not be forecasted. On the Mississippi side the Huntington short line south of Greenville seems to be the most critical point but word comes from there tonight that un- less something unforeseen happens tonor- row night will see the levees raised and strengthened sufficiently to withstand all the water in sight.
 The gauge here is 4S.1. a rise of 0.1 since morning. The snagboat Florence has been sent down for patrol duty in the fourth district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
Invitation from Hawaiians.

Honolulu, March 1.-The people of the Hawaiian Islands are very much interest ed in the western trip of President Roose- welt and for some time past leading citi- zens have been discussing the matter with a view to asking the President to extend his trip beyond San Francisco and come here.
 An urgent invitation has been forward ed to the President inviting him to visit the Hawaiian Islands, and it Is planned that in the event of his acceptance of the invitation to arrange a system of wireless telegraphy so that the steamer on which the Presidential party travels will be in constant communication with the main land and with the Hawaiian Islands. In this way the President can be informed daily of the trend of national affairs In the event of matters requir ing the Presidents immediate. return to Washington 1t would be an easy matter for the details of the return trip to be arranged by wireless telegraphy and no time would be lost by delays either here or in San Francisco.
 The hope Is enthusiastically expressed that the President will so arrange his plans as to permit his visiting the Hawaiian Islands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
BREAK 8 MILES WIDE.
Widening of the Opening in the Elm
 bankment at Bougere.

Natchez, Miss, March 17.-Reports from Bougere, La. this afternoon are to the effect that the break which included the Texas and Pacific embankment had open ed up to more than three miles. The wa ter is filling the swamp. flooding the low CT section of Concordia Parish across to Black River. This water will make Its way to the Red River and back into the Mississippi. Sacks and lumber have been shipped to the scene of the break and the ends will be revetted and braced so as to prevent further breaks.
 With good weather for the past three days the crucial work on Sycamore levee in Concordia Parish has been completed and all that remains to be done is to in- crease its height. The weakest point of this levee was in the revetment work at the base where the boards had routed causing the levee to wobbe. A strong current had been running into this work but the current was diverted and the re- Iyetment repaired. The low places in Greens private levee, eighten miles be- low Vidalia. have ben filled with sacks of dirt
 Captain J. T. McClelland, President of the Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board passed through here today on his way to Coneordia Parish to inspect the Ievees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
vANoUIsHED BY HOSE.
Water Turned on B. & o. Track
 Layers by Parkersburg Citizens.

Water Turned on B. & o. Track
 Layers by Parkersburg Citizens.
 Parkersburg, W. Va. March H.-The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, claiming the right under an ordinance adopted in 1852, brought a force of men into town before daylight this morning and began to lay a track for five blocks over one of the principal streets of the city. The po- lice had been notified of their coming and had been instructed to call out the fire department if an attempt was made to lay A track. The department responded and poured such a stream of water on the men that they had to abandon the street.
 A clash occurred between the Mayor who is an attorney for the Baltimore and Ohio, and the City Council. The Mayor had directed the police and fire depart ment not to interfere with the building but the Council countermanded his or ders, and the departments stood with the Council and citizens.
 Following the excitement of the early morning, the City Council held a special meeting at 10 o'clock. at which impeach- ment proceedings were begun against Mayor J. w. Vandervort. He was sus- pended from office and injunction pro- ceedings were begun in the Circuit Court. Calls have been issued for men to pro- tect the street from any further inter ference and hundreds are responding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
WALKED INTO
 THE 2 JAMES |Mrs.Strowt' 1ge's Method 1 Of5 ,uicide. SHE F.. , DONE MURDcR Killed Aged Mother and Her
 own Daughter. Fired Building Which Contained the Bodies, Placed Bucket of
 Water on Her Head and
 Rushed Into the House.
SHE F., , DONE MURDcR

Pennyan, N. r., March rT-In a frenzy of mania, Mrs. James Strowbridge oi Guoyana village, five miles from here today killed her daughter, aged 26 years, and her mother, aged 80 years, and after setting fire to the house in which the bodies lay, deliberately entered it and per ished in the flames.
 Exactly when or how the two women were killed Is unknown. The first intima- tion the neighbors had of the tragedy was this afternoon when Mrs. Strowbridge' s home was found to be on fire and soon afterward she was seen to set fire to another house across the street In which her daughter lived and also to two barns in which there were eighteen head of cat tie and three horses.
 When a party of men attempted to break open the barn to release the anil mals, Mrs Strodbridge, who was standing in front of her blazing home brandlshing a revolver, fired at them repeatedly. Several of the men made a rush, hoping to close with the mad woman and dis arm her, but she held them at bay with the revolver.
 While they were hesitating, she sud- denly cut her throat, filled a pail of water at the we'll, placed a quantity of hay and straw into 1t and putting the whole mass on her head, rushed into the blazing house in which her charred body and those of the daughter and mother were found after the fire had burned it. self out. The three women lived a her init life, working on the farm like men and often wearing mems clothing They are supposed to have been well to do.
 Mrs. Strowbridge is believed to have gone suddenly mad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
GROOM SEEKS DEATH
NEWLY wEDDED YOUTH SHOOTS HIMSELF.
No Cause Known for the Act of Char les M. Valentine Who Had Just Married Miss Annie
 Orr

Clayton March I1-(special, 1.-Two young couples, Joe Williams and Miss Efie Hi6son. and Charles M. Valentine and Miss Anrle Orr. left here last night by private conveyance with Georgetown for their destination. and were married there this morning.
 Not knowing exactly what kind of a reception awaited them on their return home. and their teams being worn out, the young r. en left their brides in Eu- faula to follow them by train tomorrow night, and they came to Clayton alone. Shortly after their arrival here. young Valentine, for some cause, shot himself at the home of his parents. The ball en- tered his left side above the heart and his recovery is exceedingly doubtful