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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20
Gasoline and Steam Engines

Boilers. steam pumps, steam. gas and water sup
ss pIies. sagE4lftt T-1Ca.u-r.. betting hose. etc
FAIRBANKS MORSE q CO. St. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-20

BARTMER e0J7-For Worlds Fair workers:
best boa I'd and rooms: modern Conveniences; good
home: reasonable: fifteen minutes walk TO E,x-
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Alaska Fisheries.

In 1867 Alaska was purchased by
the United States for $7,200,000 Last
year the total value of salmon packed
there was $8,667,673, as against
$6,926,167 the previous year, an in
crease of $1,741, ,5O6. or upward of
twenty-five per cent.
The total number of hands en-
ployed at the several fisheries was
1892, or 2,1S2 more than the year
before. This respectable army of
workers was made up Of 1857 whites.
1916 Chinese and Japs, and 2,679 ma
tives.
The aggregate amount paid in wages
was $4,060,6S2, approximately one-hali
OF the sum total of gross receipts.
The outlay for tin plate was 1888,
$50, the Alaska packers having paid
out $64O,O00 and the Pacific Packing
and Navigation Company $323,725 oi
this amount.
The total tax collectable is $105,.
80S.13, of which the Alaska Packers
Association pays $50.154.94, and the
Pacific Packing and Navigation Com.
pany $25,982.64. The previous years
collection was $S7.62295.
The shipping employed in the indus
try comprises 125 steam vessels and
sixty-eight sailing ships. Lighters
and small boats number 2,134.
Fishing gear is composed of 251
seines and 1.445 gill nets, with seven.
ty-two traps built Of piles and web
bling.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

A CONSTANTLY increasing number
~ of physicians prescribe Peruna in
4 = their regular practice. 1t has proven
its merits so thoroughly that even the
doctors have overcome their prejudice
against so-called patent medicines and
recommend it to their patients.
Peruna occupies a unique position in
medical science. 1t is the only internal
systemic catarrh remedy known to the
medical profession to-day. Catarrh, as
every one will admit. is the cause of one
half the diseases which afflict mankind.
Catarrh and catarrhal diseases afflict one
half of the people of the United States.
F. H. Brand. M. D.. of Mokena. ILL.,.
uses Peruna in his practice. The following
case is an example of the success he has
through the use of Peruna for catarrh.
DR.. Brand says Mrs. c. age %
had been sufferer from catarrh for the
past seven years: could not hear plain and
had watery eyes She came to me almost
physical wreck. She had tried the Cope
land cures and various other so-called
specialists. and had derived no benefit
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Frauds in "oId' Masters.r

Disclosures in regard to bogus "old
masters" in France led an English
artist who copies celebrated pictures
to declare that at recent exhibition
he recognized no less than seven of
his own works posing as originals. The
same artist has a curious tale to tell
of a certain millionaire, one whose
most valuable picture had somehow
been damaged. The artist was sent
for to restore it and found that he
had to restore one of his own copies.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things of everyday use in the market
and who is reasonably satisfied with
the old, We would suggest that trial
OF Defiance Cold Water Starch be
made at once. Not alone because It
is guaranteed by the manufacturers
to be superior to any other brand.
but because each 10c package con-
tains 16 ozs., while all the other kinds
contain but IL ozs. 1t is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Defiance
Starch will use no other. Quality
and quantity must win.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Chance for Irish Seaport,

Renewed and earnest attention is
being directed in England toward a
short transatlantic route. One of the
best natural harbors in the British
Isles is that of Galway, on the west
coast of Ireland. Almost straight
across the Atlantic is St. John, New
foundland. The distance between
these two outposts is but 1876 miles;
from Liverpool to New York it is
BIG miles. and from Southampton
3,095 miles.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
No Race Suicide Hsre.

In the trial of the Tultic Ranch
company versus Hunsacker, while
Isaac Hunsacker was on the stand,
Attorney Rogers was asking him as
to the identity of numerous persons
by the name Of Hunsacker, to all of
which he replied: Brother" Fin
ally Rogers asked him how many
children his father had, and he re-
piled: "Fifty-one or two; maybe,
fifty-three head."-Salt Lake Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
1oo STRINGENT Blue Laws.

Philadelphia's agitation in regard to
its obsolete Sunday laws recalls that
in 1890 Queen Mary, in the absence of
King William, forbade all hackney
carriages and horses to work on Sun
days, and had constables stationed at
the corners of the streets to capture
all puddings on their way to bakers
ovens on Sunday" But this was 60
ing too far and all but led to riot in
London.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
The New Senate.

In the new Senate the Republicans
have only one Senator from the South,
Southwest or border states, McComas
of Maryland. The Democrats have six
from the West, two from Colorado,
two from Montana, and one each from
Idaho and Nevada In this division
West Virginia is counted as middle
West state, which. politically as well
as industrially, it has become.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Can Vote at Foreian Ports.

Norwegian seamen are entitled to
vote before leaving their country, if
the polling day is within three
months of their departure, or they
can vote at foreign port within
the same time by having their votes
sent home through a Norwegian con-
sui
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
University Graduates in Congress.

There are no less than eighteen
graduates and former students OF the
University of Michigan among the
members of the Fifty-eighth Congress.
Two of the number, Joseph V. Quarles
and Porter J. McCumber, are senators.
The remaining sixteen are representa-
tives. Senator Quarles of Wisconsin
has been in Congress since 1899. as
has also Senator McCumber of North
Dakota.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Subtle Bribery.

A Boston expert who went to Wall
Street, Boulder county, to examine a
mine offered for sale, was fed on beans
but it is not believed that such
thoughtful consideration will in the
least influence his report.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

1 put ner on
Peruna and told
her to come back
in two weeks. The
effects were won
derful. The cast
down look she had
when l first saw
her had left her
and a smile adorn-
ed her face. She
told me she felt a
different woman.
her hearing was
improved and her
eyes did not trou-
BILE her any more.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
American Trade SPREADING.

In Haifa the American Exchange
company was organized year ago
for business with the United States.
Haifa commands the trade of Galilee,
besides the plains of Esdraelon and
upper Sharon. 1t is the seat of col
ony of foreigners, including some sew
enteen American families, who teach
the natives modern methods in agri.
culture.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Can Not Devise a Scheme.

Lord Strathcona writes to London
that he would gladly welcome an ar
rangement by which money could be
provided to assist suitable British
families to emigrate to Canada, but
no scheme seems to commend itself
either to the government or to capi
talists.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

"Prize Money" Long Overdue.
Several old naval men have just
obtained prize money" which fell
due to them when they were boys and
had been lying at the British admir-.
atty for over fifty years.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

thousands OF aching backs have
been relieved and cured.
People are learning that backache
pains come from disordered kidneys.
that Doan's Kidney Pills cure every
Kidney ill., cure Bladder troubles. uri-
nary arrangements, Dropsy. Diabetes,
Bright's Disease.
Read this testimony to the merit Of
the greatest of Kidney Specifics.
j. w. Walls, superintendent Of
streets of Lebanon, KY. living on
East Main street in that city. says:
with my nightly rest broken, ow-
ing to Irregularities of the kidneys,
suffering intensely from severe pains
in the small of my back and through
the kidneys, and annoyed by painful
passages of abnormal secretions, life
was anything but pleasant for me.
No amount OF doctoring relieved this
condition and for the reason that moth
ing seemed to give me even temporary
relief, l became about discouraged.
One day l noticed in the newspapers
the case of man who was afflicted
as l was and was cured by the use Of
Doans Kidney Pills. His words Of
praise for this remedy were SO sin
cere that on the strength of his state
ment l went to the Hugh Murray
Drug Co.'S store and got box.
found that the medicine was exactly
as powerful kidney remedy as rep
resented. l experienced quick and
lasting relief. Doan's Kidney Pills
will prove a blessing to all sufferers
from kidney disorders who will give
them fair trial.
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Walls will
be mailed to any part Of the United
States on application. Address Fos-
terMilburn Co.. Buffalo, N. v. For
sale by all druggists. Price 80 cents
per box
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
The Way of the World.

Canon Anger, biographer and editor
OF Charles Lamb, once uttered this
pithy saying: you may preach like an
angel, but if you can whistle on
stick people ignore your preaching and
speak of you as the man who can
whistle on stick"
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
General Fault of Artists,

Hayden. the English artist, in his
diary, relates how he once went late
to sitting given him by the Duke Of
Wellington and the old duke tore his
white hair and cried that he had sat
to 400 - painters and sculptors,
and none of them was ever punctual" 4"
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Iipfon's Luck.

Shamrock III, is to be fitted out
with sails which weigh three and a
half tons. A somewhat heavy burden.
Should the three-leaved Irish clover
fail to lift the cup, will Sir Thomas
persist and go on search for a
fourth leaf? A four-leaved clover is
said to be particularly lucky to the
finder.-New York Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
The Exports for 1902.

Nearly all the important manufac-
lures entering into export trade show
an increase in 1902, the chief -excep-
tions being iron and steel and refined
mineral oil. Iron and steel manufac-
lures show a decrease of over $4,-
100000 and mineral oils a reduction
of $4,000,000 Copper manufactures
showed the largest gain, $12 100000.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
To Show Arctic Flora.

Hothouse displays of tropical plants
are common enough, but it is now pro-
posed to construct in London an Arc
tic garden with the temperature low
cred by refrigerating processes, where
all sorts of Arctic flora would be ex-
hibited
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
A Diplomatic photographer.

A German photographer, Kunwald.
says photography, when taking pic
ture of lady of doubtful age, places
sheets of celluloid between the mega
tive and the printing paper, thus pro-
ducing a very softening effect, which
hides the discrepancies of age.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
The Globes Death Rate.

The death rate of the globe is esti-
mated at sixty-eight minute, 1890
a day, or 35,74O,S0O year. The
birth rate is seventy a minute, 100,S00
a day, or 36,792 900 a year, reckoning
the year to be 1865 days in length.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Smoker Has Lived lono.

The Oldest man in California has
added two years to his century. He
has been smoker for eighty-five and
moderate drinker for seventy-flve
years. but never touched modern
breakfast foods.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

FrishtfuI Slaughter Of Birds.
Forty thousand birds, mostly sand
pipers. are reported to have been
killed recently on the North Carolina
coast for millinery purposes.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Keep Your Eye

On the sunny San Luis valley for It
is going to be winner this year. You
will have full information from time
to time in these columns.
The Colorado Bureau OF Immigra.
tion. GIG Majestic Building, Denver,
Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Little Snow In Berlin.

The removal Of snow has cost Ber.
lin as much as $250,000 year. Dur
ing the past winter there was so lit
tie snow that 1t cost only $4,000 to
remove it.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Not Sufficiently Attractive.

A reward of 500 was offered in
Chicago for the return of lost white
English setter, valued more for his
intelligence than for his pedigree"
but at latest accounts it had failed
to restore him to his owner.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Britain BUILDING eia Vessels.

Great Britain is this year provid-
ing for the construction of three great
vessels of $4,000 tons displacement,
or 1000 tons more than the large YES
sells congress has just authorized.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance
Starch 10 taking the place OF all
othprs.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Old Tradition Smashed.

Edward Everett Hale, the grand
old New Englander. whom the whole
world loves. has smashed a long chef
ished national tradition. He says
that Daniel Webster was not a drunk
ard.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

This is only one case of the many
have treated with your valuable mediciue. :"
F. H. Brand. NJ. d.
Catarrh may invade any organ of the
body; may destroy any function of the
body. 1t most commonly attacks the head.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Tommy-Pop, what is hero worship?
Tommy's Pop-Hero worship my son,
is the admiration we feel for great peo-
pie until we get to know them init
mately.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
"Maaie Wand" Farce Auajn.

That magic wand" which locates
suitable places for wells has turned
up again. This time it is in Germany
that the little hazel twig is being
used with success and much dis.
cussed.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

do you believe that there's nothing
new under the sum-" well, hope my
wife didn't pay that $50 for an old
bonnet"
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
New BUILDING Material.

Liverpool has decided to try the
suggestion Of its city engineer to
build workmen's dwellings with con-
crete slabs made from dust destruc.
tor clinkers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Conditions Of Life In Moscow.
There are more millionaires and
more paupers in Moscow than in the
whole of England.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
The Worlds Largest Incubator.

An incubator in use In Australi,
has capacity of 11.44O ducks eggs
or 1850 hens eggs.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Use for Wireless Telesraphy.
The missing link from Fashoda to
Ujiji, in the telegraph line from Cape
Town to Cairo, will be supplied by
wireless instruments.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Years Production Of Gold.
During the last year California pru-
duced twice as much gold as Alaska
and Colorado produced more than
three times as much.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
eoer Hero In baltimore.

Gen. p. H. Kritzinger, one Of the
best of the Boer leaders during the
South African war, is In Baltimore.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Maximum Weight Of the Brain.
Prof. Marchand OF Paris says the
brain has its maximum weight at
twenty years.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

Bible the Best Selling Book.
over 100000 Bibles are sold every
year in Chicago. The sale is better
than any ten of the so-called best.
selling books.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

what kind OF n girl Is she?" "Oh.
fectiy willing TO get married In a balloon
Mt a county fair"
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

First Heiress-But you are quite sure
the count loves. your Second Heiress-Of
course J am. He said II ! would marry
him he'd let mo keep half OF my own
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Vital Statistics Of oreece.

Greece has as many people as
Michigan and as many acres ~ Wsst
Virginia.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Money Needed by Libraries,

According to Albert Roquette. a Ii.
brary needs about $4,000 a year to
acquire the more important new pub.
ilcations.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

A smile of satisfaction goes with one of
Bakers -"Bullhead' scent cigars.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
New Move of cInclnn.4l cnlI.n.

The University Of Cincinnati grad
yates this year Its first class Of elec.
trical engineers.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Worlds Railway MiIeaoc.

Russia's increase in railway mile
age in 1901 was 6.09 per cent, as
against 2.57 in Germany, 1.94 in
France, rs in Great Britain.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
American Capital in Canada.

More than thirty great manufactur.
Ing companies of the United States
are establishing factories in Canada.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

'Tt beats ail'' how good cigar you can
buy for cents 4 you buy the right brand.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

from them. She told me she did not want
to spend any more money on medicines
unless could assure her relief.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Ira sankev Advsne,r, n, A..

"d 0aHKey NuVancIhg IN Age.
Ira d. Sankey. the sweet singer OF
Moody and Sankey days. is ~ years
old.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30
Financial Contract Security Co.
We pay per. cont Interest DEPOSIT ny MAIL.

The Roifzo Wall Paper 4 Paint Co. Foreign
bUOuOuGO and Domestic wRl Paper and Fab
rics Painters supplies of ali kinds i6%l7 welton st
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

DENVER NORMAL and ss
nsiciai Courses. ibA dleuarm. FRED DICK. Prln
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

STOVE REPAIRS or svsry Known make OF
NV ~ stove. turnRos or range. 0EU. \.
kULLkN. lSsl LAwrsuos a.. Denver. Phone 1o.
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

FOUNTAIN PUMPS, Gasoline Engines, for
Irrigation. Write for prices. The Scott supply
d oOl Co., 1873 to 1881 Blake H., Denver, Colo
Gilpin observer., 1903-04-30

AGENTS. wants TO- ssi our Nursery stock.
NOSVu ~ special inducements u local Ageuts
NOkTAEHN NGkSEnY Co., DkNvxk, OOL0.
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BRACES county lands will grow
rice without irrigation.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-04

the most favorably situated city for
enjoying the ben efits of diversified
tion in Texas. On one side, says
Mr.. Dixon, we have the Brazos bot
tom which is fine for alfalfa. ribbon
cane and other crops, on the hills
fruit lands and truck lands, favor
able topography and fine climate.
Mr.. Dixon said that IL will be
necessary for the business men to
take the initiative In developing the
fruit industry. He complimented
the business league warmly and
said the commercial clubs were ev-
erywhere the chief factors in devel-
opment They are building up the
towns by showing what the country
arovnd them will produce most
profltably and enhancing land val
ues and creating a demand for these
lands. He gave numerous instances
where land values have been incred.
IDLY increased In Texas In from one
10 four years. He advised that the
people OF Bryan organize to devel-
op 800 acres of fruit lands and show
the world what we have here. Also
that we send the strongest possible
exhibit 10 the worlds fair.
The speaker enlarged upon the de-
yelopment of the tobacco Indestry
by the government at Nacogdoches
and expressed great surprise that
the league or the citizens of Bryan
have not heretofore invited Mr..
l.. II. Shelter, tho government to-
bacco expert, 10 visit Brazos county
and determine the value of our
lands for tobacco growing. Mr..
Dixon expressed the opinion that
our soils are as fine for tobacco rs
any In the state, and experiments
support the belief. In accordance
with this suggestion a motion pre-
vailed before adjournment inviting
Mr.. Shelter.
MIR. Dixon says Mr.. Markham,
vice-president Of the II. & 4. c., and
Texas representative % Mr.. Harri-
man, and Mr.. JefT n. Miller, mana
ger of the road, are In full sympathy
with the development of the coun-
try through which their lines run.
and will do everything in their
power to aid IL. They are ready TO
send expert fruit men here to
examine the lands and start
the people of right in fruit
growing free OF charge, and
as has been done in East Texas
on the II. f. & W.. T., they will build
packing sheds at all shipping points
aud allow transportation for men to
visit shipping points aud instruct
the growers on packing aud ship
ping. When Mr.. Markham left his
California home To cone TO Texas
every fruit and truck growing ass :
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BIG MEETING OF BUSINESS LEAGUE.
Address BY Sam II. DiSon-Nsw Off
GERS EIected-fair Committee.

The Business League held a fine
meeting last night at X. OF p. hall.
There was n large crowd present and
much interest was manifested in the
proceedings.
The house was called TO order by
President Saunders and the minutes
Of last meeting read and approved,
secretary Law reported a member
snip Of 1870.
Judge Board reported work pro-
crossing on the Madisonville road,
and the road all In good shape ex-
cept the bridges and levees, which
will he fixed as soon as bridge tim
bers arrive.
Mr.. Sanders reported the satisfac-
tory progress Of arrangements for a
new ferry at Moseley's Ferry on the
Brazos aud new bridge across the
Navasota river at the San Antonio
crossing.
The annual election OF officers was
next in order and resulted in the
unanimous Ie-election OF all the old
officers, W. T.. Saunders, president; ;
Ed Hall, vice-president; F. Marion
Law, secretary; II. A. Burger, treas
urer. On motion the following
board Of DIRECTORS was elected: J..
Webb Howell, Tyler Haswell, w.
Wipprecht, l.. l.. McInnis, w. j.
Coulter, A. NJ. WAldrop, Sam b.
Wilson.
The feature Of the meeting was an
address by Mr.. Sam II. Dixon Of
Houston, industrial agent of the II.
4 t. c., on Greater Bryan and a
Greater Brazos county 10 be- secured
through intelligent development Of
the natural advantages and resources
OF the town and county. Mr.. Dixon
spoke at some length and outlined
what has been accomplished by
other communities In many respects
much less favored than ours. Mr..
Dixon went out in buggy yester-
day afternoon north and northwest
of town for considerable distance
with Mr.. A. w. Buchanan, and says
we have fruit lands In Brazos
county rs good as any in East
Texas. He says the people Of Bryan
and Brazos county will miss the OPP
portunity Of their lives II they fail to
develop this rich heritage. Bryan is
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-09-04
ACADEMIC AND COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

The second session of the Bryan
Academic and Collegiate Institute
will open Wednesday, September
9Th, 1908.
For girls and boys.
Primary, academic and collegiate
work done.
Special attention given 10 music.
Rates of tuition: Primary depart.
ment, per month, si.50; academic
department, per month, 50 60; col
legiate department, per month, $3.50.
Music from $500 10 $500 per
month.
Board may be had in good families
for $500 and 5000 per month.
Address, Rev. A. NJ. Stewart,
J. l.. Edge, Principal,
Secretary.
23i-i9 Bryan, Texas.
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DO your part towards helping
the fair association, and do it now
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FIRST MEETING.
Alaskan Boundary Commissioners As
sen,bIe in Conferences Room.

Alaskan Boundary Commissioners As
sernbls in Conference Room.
London. Sept. a.-Aiaskan boundary
commissioners held their nrst meetins
Thursday in the conference room OF
the foreign once. Prior TO the formal
assembling the commissioners met In
their private conference room and Sc
lected Reginald T. Tower 81 the Brit
ish diplomatic service. formerly at
tached to the legation az Washington,
and recently minister 10 Siam. 20 be
sevcretary % the commission. J. r.
Carter. second secretary OF the United
States embassy. and Mr.. Pope the rep
resentative OF the Canadian govern
ment. were appointed assistant secre-
taries Lord Chief Justice Alverstone
was subsequently, chosen chairman Of
the commission. II was announced
that oral arguments would commence
Sept. i5. and Lord Alverstone cx-
pressed the hope that they would be
finished by Oct. ?. The conference
room of the foreign Office IL the
choicest apartment OF the Britlsh pub
lie buildings.