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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
FIVE LARGE BOXES CONTAIN
VANDERBILT WEDDING GIFTS.

The most interesting event OF the day was
the arrival OF the trousseau Of Miss Nell
SON
Three smart dressmakers from New
York-or perhaps II would be better to call
them modistes-were IN charge Of the
trunks and hampers containing the gar
ments. With them came q corps OF maids
and other servants. Miss Nelson. was out
with Mr.. Vanderbilt in his automobile
return TO Arleigh she hurried into the house
and was not seen again until Mr.. Wander
bilt called for her to go TO the City Hall
for the license.
Caterer Russell has practically COM
pleted arrangements for serving the
breakfast at which there will not be more
than 10 persons. There will be two large
tables each for sixteen persons, and sixteen
tables accommodating eight each
One OF the larger tables Will be for the
bride and bridegroom and their attendants:
the two families and the officiating clergy
men. The Gothic chapel, IN which will be
located the floral altar. before which the
remon will take place. will have posi-
ton in the hall near the large fireplace.
Tomorrow morning Wadley & Smythe
will arrive with three cars OF plants. and
Monday a refrigerator car Of flowers Will
follow.
The work of decorating Ardleigh viii be-
gin tomorrow morning.
Mrs. Vanderbilt and Miss gladys Wander
bilt. mother and sister OF Reginald Wander
bilt. arrived tonight and took up their
residence at the Breakers.
Tomorrow the festivities incident to the
wedding viii be begun with a luncheon,
which r.. and Mrs. Alfred G.. Vanderbilt
will Civ - Oakland
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
WORLD'S-19O4-FAIR
REC1pRoCITY OR REPATRIATION.

I RECIPROCITY OR RETALIATION.
In the effort OF the German Agrarians to effect a
Continental customs union against American goods at
the International Agricultural Congress which will be
neid st Rome from April ID to II, there is seen the
spirit OF resentment aroused by the Dingley tariff in
markets which must he kept open for this country's
products.
While IL Is doubtful that success can come to this
most recent European movement for retaliation, the
fact remains that the hostile temper thus manifested
may In time result in serious injury TO American
trade. Despite the rguments of the dominating pro-
~tecfionist element in the Republican party, the truth
Z beginning to be perceived that the DingIey tariff is
IN reality a menace to American competition In the
Torlds markets. American merchants and manufac-
fHfers realize that the soundest policy from this time
Hfward is a policy Of just and equitable reciprocity.
EIhe fact that this country can now undersell for
efgn competitors in all markets nullifes the conten-
ton that the maintenance of the Dingley tariff sched-
uies is necessary for the protection of our home mar
sksts against European competition. Surely we have
snSthing to fear from rivals with whom we compete
successfully on their own ground. Equally true is it
that we have much to lose If, in retaliation for the
Dingley tariff. Europe should be provoked to a dis
examination against American goods which would de-
stroy the advantages now enjoyed in European mar
ksts. This is the plain logic of the situation.
1t was a recognition of such conditions that led the
hte President Mckinley, in almost his last public ut
erance, TO urge upon his party the wisdom of estab-
fishing reciprocal trade relations with Europe. The fact
that Mr.. MeKinley's significant championship of the
principle of reciprocity in the closing days of his life
failed to shake Republican protectionists in their stub
born insistence upon the maintenance Of the Dingley
tarin does not affect the Significance Of the situation.
y proves merely the completeness of the control ex-
ercised by the tariff-created trusts over the policies of
the Republican party. The danger which the late
President foresaw and sought to avert is indicated
anew by the German movement now under way. 1t
IS the peril Of compelling the closing of the worlds
markets TO American products because American mar
kets are closed to foreign products. This peril will
fnaterialize into accomplished fact if there is no reyt-
zion Of the tariff, and the consequent injury 20 Amer
}can trade will be well-nigh incaIculable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
Venezuelan President Will Remain
Firm Respecting Settlement
of War Claims.
OPPOSED TO SYNDICATE PLANS.
Much Interest Attached to the Per
sonnet of the Mixed Commits
sion That Will Sit at Cara
cas- to Adjust Dispute. =

Washington. April 1o-Nevs was received
here to-day from Venezuela to the effect
that President Castro VIII remain firm and
sustain Mr.. Herbert Bowen, Venezuela'S
pIenipotentiary, in the attitude he has taken
respecting the settlement OF the claims
against Venezuela and IN favor OF referring
the question OF preferential treatment Of
the b~lockading Powers to The Hague for
determination
The Same statement contained the infor-
nation that no oysrtnTss have We p zee r mses
sentatives Of the allied Governments ZOE
settling the controversy. ont ovHr.res VIII
Lnss " .t-tT in view have been made to ths
government by some nnahS.2I - AuIcates
Mr.. Bowen has opposed bitterly any SET
Element through financial syndicates. ana
President Castro has sustained him: It -
believed by Mr. Bowen that, now this mai
ter Is settled, the protocols remaining 10
H Ps az aSrT vfl on ba pr6 5l0g 70 q hs ss5eee wee 10 long
The news was also received here to-day
that Senior Pulido. the Venezuelan Charge
to Venezuela by Mr.. Bowen with a letter
to President Castro TO block the PROPOSE
tons OF the financial syndicates. Is to go TO
Bowen from President Castro.
A. the time approaches In which, accord
ing to the terms OF the protocols. the MEM
Caracas to adtudicate the claims OF the
various nations against .V~enezuela must be
appointed. considerable interest attaches TO
the personnel Of those bodies
Mr.. cambridge OF Iowa, It Is understood,
has already been selected TO act as a Com
missioner for the United States. and the
nance OF Frank Partridge OF Vermont and
Robert G.. Morris OF New York have been
mentioned IN connection with other places
the President Will have at his disposal
Among these are an agent to represent the
United States and an umpire for the com
missions representing Great Britain, Italy.
Germany and The Netherlands.
It Is known Mr.. Morrts's name Is under
consideration by the President and that
he has the cordial Endorsement and support
OF Mr.. Bowen for 2 position
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
RECENT
NavnI Gunnery Improvement.

New York Tribune.
Only a few weeks ago n report issued from the Navy
Department that there had been a marked decline in the
efficiency Of our naval gunnery snce the close OF the
Spanish War. This report. it would seem, was an incen-
tive to greater care. for only q few days ago there came
a report which showed marked improvement in target
practice. Then on Friday the worlds record for naval
craftsmanship was lowered by the gunners OF the Indiana
in their practice. The l3-inch guns made twelve hits out
OF thirteen shots. the range being five miles. This IS an
encouraging sign. and It confirms the prediction made a
few weeks ago. when the Navy Department appointed a
board OF ordnance experts to supervise e systematic course
Of target practice on the ships of the North Atlantic
Squadron. that the efficiency OF the gun crews would at
once improve.
The record OF target practice by the same squadron last
year was not such as to enable the navy TO say that "our
gunners are the best msrsksmen shoat" Take the records
Of three OF the large battleships. for instance The Ala
bama made only fifteen hits out Of hfty-three shots. the
Kearsarge only thirteen out OF forty-nire shots and out OF
fifty shots the Massachusetts made only three hits. the
targets being 90 feet long by &c feet high. at an average
distance OF leo yards. This was not UP to the record
OF the British Navy. for the Terrible made eighty hits
out Of 14 shots. the Prince George nfty-two hits out OF
ninety-three shots. and the Majestic nifty hits out Of 1S
shots
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
Proving Their Love of Music.

chicago inter OCeAh-
The contributions to the Chicago orchestra endowment
fund last week amounted to ss.1S3. Many wealthy persons
sent in checks ranging from $50 to 500. Twenty-Five
janitors contributed S4: Mattresses and scrubwomen. IS;
students of a medical school, $sl75: children in Rockford,
$50; pupils OF a city school. $40. A letter carrier sent
amounts.
The smaller contributions were more significant than
the larger because they are indlsputabIe evidences that the
love OF good music is not confined to the well-to-do. To
many toIlers a night at the Chicago orchestra concerts
has been a great event in life. the memory Of the music
extending through years
The smaller offerings show. too. that the humblest
workers have appreciated the music furnished by the or
chestra. and that they want their children to have the
advantage Of larger opportunities in a musical way than
they have had themselves.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
Success IN Life.
Pittsburg Press.

These reflections upon success are called forth BY a
newspaper editorial which tells how jan KubelIk and Ig-
mace Paderewsk have become what they are-perhaps the
greatest viclinist and the greatest pianist in the world.
With them, we gather from the article. II was a case Of
practice. They practiced night and day. And yet, sup
pose Dan Rice had practiced Just as assiduously as Trey
did. They deserve considerable credit for their technique.
Both have developed from their gifted fingers all the pow
er OF which they were capable. But the capabfnty was
there. in their hands and in their hearts. before the militia
ton of the long course OF study.
There is a great deal Of fudge talked IN the name OF
success. Do your best boys. no matter In how humble a
rank you are called upon to labor and give the Master Of
the Vineyard service. We are not all predestinated to be
Carnegfes. or Shakespeares. or Alexanders. wagners, or
Ma-couis. Success in the world is of different kinds; the
utility philosophers fly in the face of truth when they at
tempt to reduce IT all to one denomination. and hat enc
the denomination OF the dollar mark Do the best that
is in you all the time, until the last taps are sounded.
But do not despair or reproach yourself II your success
does not reach that dizzy height which is crowned by the
printing Of your portrait in a success magazine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
HARRISON BOOMERS
BECOMING ENERGETIC.
with 1Pop- Arson As Marshal, They
VIII Make Extensive Tour of
the United States.

REPUBLLc SPECIAL
chicago, Ill. April 1n-"Pop'' Arson. the
veteran ball-plsyer. will be the marshal OF
the New York-Harrison Club, which Is TO
boom Mr.. Harrison for the presidency. An
extended tour OF the club is planned for
the fall. and Arson. known in every big
city in the country. will be a strong card for
the Fedoras-
Congressman South Trimble OF Kentucky
TO-DAY declared for Harrison for the Demo,
cratic presidential nomination before all
other candidates. In a telegram to Con-
gresham MacAndrews, he said:
mot knowing your Mayor, l ask you 70
extend TO him my congratulations / am
with him above all others for the presi-
The Democracy OF Kansas City to-day in
ytted Mayor Harrison TO address a big ban
ouet in that city. April ~. Democrats in
Denver invited the Mayor to be with them
on April -
first essential TO the Harrison campaign IS
a solid delegation from Illinois. have start
"a already a Fight to capture the State or
ganization. now held by the Hopkins men
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
GRIGGs AND THE MERGER DECISION.

Is Although former Attorney General G-iggs, counsel
FOR the Northern Securities Company, takes a blackly
pessimistic view of the significance Of the decision
against his clients in the merger case, the average
american regards that decision as both benefcent
and reasonable.
Indignant opposition from the people Of the North
western States to the great railway combine en-
zgineered by the Northern Securities Company last
gear forced this matter of railway consolidation tc an
ISSUE. 1t was recognized that farmers, small ship
Rers, country merchants. the great mass of popuIa-
&ion. indeed, would be utterly at the mercy Of the
railroads II the merger were permitted TO stand I'M
challenged on the point OF its legality. The truth was
clearly seen that the combine was unlawful and in
restraint Of interstate trade, and public sentiment in
zhe Northwest demanded that this issue be pressed
fc a definite conclusion. II In no other way, the rail-
toad combine" would be fought by the respective
States themselves.
At this juncture and under the strong pressure OF
Tublie opinion, Federal action against the Northern
&ecurities Company was taken in the the courts. The
reeision against that company. handed down in the
Ghited States Circuit Court OF Appeals in st. Paul
on Tbursday, is the result of that suit. Just why
Mr.. Griggs should declare that such a decision was
unexpected Is dificult to understand. The facts in
the case proved the unlawful nature of the com
Hne," and a proper regard for the facts made impera-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
%
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY TN ST. LOUIS,

. From The Republic. April l.. 1873.
g The Flower and Fruit Mission held
. its annual meeting In the Church Of
q the Messiah. Olive and Ninth streets
q During the year this society had dis
. tributed I7.sss bouquets among poor
. sick persons, besides furnishing edi-
bles to 1900 families The officers
elected were Miss ]. B. Glover, Mrs.
. c. L Goodell. Mrs F1ndley, Mrs. Ed
. ward Sterling. Mrs. II. c.. Gardner.
Mrs. Horace Stone. Mrs. Joseph Ship
pen, Mrs. s Marks, Mrs. John III.
Barnard. Mrs. Edward Jackson, Mrs.
Belle Helfenstein, Miss Warner, Miss
y Mermod, Mrs A o. Grubbs. Mrs. B.
F. Webster. Mrs Charles knight.
Mrs. Helen Twining. Mrs Mamie
D Robinson, Mrs Charles C Wilson.
. Mrs. Harlowe. Miss Florence Worth
b ington. Miss Ella Gardner. Mrs. Hugh
D McKittrick. Mrs. George Partridge.
. Mrs. ". B. Webb, Mrs L Brown.
Mrs. ]. J. Mitchell. Mrs. George Nor
D gan. Mrs. George E Leighton. Mrs.
D William C. Eliot. Mrs. s. p. simn-
3 son. The society kept the City Hos
b pital n other institutions supplied
B with flowers.
Jay Gould was reported to have OBJ
. tanned control OF the Kansas Pacific
. Railroad.
B Fire damaged the residences OF wu-
. liam Watson. Doctor w. w. Finley
D and Mrs. Elizabeth Moore. In tho
. neighborhood Of Victor and cecIa
. streets.
, Judge and Mrs. Logan returned
, from the South. where they spent the
b winter.
B Mrs r II. woodson lost a pooke,-
, book containing SOC in Lafayette
b Park.
, The funeral OF Joseph Ponpenev
, Sr.. took place from st. Marv.s
, Church. Caroadelet.
Rude & Luke were awarded tn. co,-
, tract TO erect the Courthouse AT tb,
, new county seat. Clayton.
, The annual exhibition Of III. ,h,-
b class OF the st. Louis High schoo,
tool place. Members of the class WIN
took part In the exercises were Mtssa.
, Maude oconnell. Louise ThomDson
Emily sproule. Annie Logan. Matn5s
, Mcmillan, Eugenia Rubelmann Tn
, Ian Brown. Nellie Thompson. vs,eL.
, Talkacz. zeie Minor. Laura Rr,a~
, Della Ridgway. Matilda Hoehn C.
, celia Benda and Rudolph woi..~-
, William Porter and Harry Rurr
, William Kelsey of the PI.,
House went to Columbus. q
a free-for-all fight took plsco
, East ST Louis City Co,ncTl AZ
man Joyce being seriously ,,s,-S.
alderman Wider went to s-prtneas,d
J 70 ask the Governor to detail rn,,,,s )
70 maintain order at the CITY Han
&c
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
DIPLOMAS FOR II NURSES.
Glass Is Graduated From Missouri
Baptist Sanitarium

Seventeen nurses vero graduated last
night from the Missouri Baptist Sanitartum.
No. g9 North Taylor avenue.
The Reverend L. s. Bowerman pronounced
the invocation. A d. Brown addressed the
nurses on behalf Of the Managing Board
and the diplomas were presented to the
nurses by Doctor p. Y. Tupper-
Vocal and Instrumental selections were
rendered by Alfred Ricketts,. L H. Peck.
John r Harkins. E E Horspool, Ray
Fitzgerald and Mrs. A II. Brown
The graduates were: Misses Harriet L
Richmond, Mo-: Francis G. ". Birkenmay-
er. Jacksonville. III; Gertrude L Merriman.
Godfrey, Ill; Loucinda H Wisely, Coulter
Sarah B. Painter. Chrisney. Ind; Jamies
n Jones' Rockport. Ind; Mary E Stewart.
Paola- kas.; Mildred Bridges. 81. Louis:
McC1inton. Midland, Mo-; Ethel NJ. Huitt.
ST. Louis; Bessie NJ Phillips Desloge. Mo-:
ma e Cooper, Canaan, Mo-. and Mrs Celia
A Martin. Mokane. Mo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
PLANS FOR A DEMONSTRATION
FOR CIRCUIT ATTORNEY FOLK
Banquet Iden Seems TO be More GEN
orally Favored by Business
Men.

A meeting TO arrange details for the pro-
posed demonstration of Endorsement for the
work Of Circuit Attorney Folk was held
yesterday afternoon at the Offices OF the
Observation-Disclosures Dry Goods Com
pany.
Nearly a score Of Washington avenue
business men were present. and the matter
was thoroughly discussed. Several COM
mittees that have been appointed submit
ted reports
Another meeting will be held early next
week. when 1t Is expected all arrangements
will be perfected. The project is being re-
ceived with favor. and the promoters are
enthusiastic.
1t has been suggested that the demonstra-
tion take the form of a dinner. and IT IS
probable that the committee VIII recon-
mend this plan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11

him, but would benefit him further In allowing an in
crease of competition-if the competitors may p%roita-
bly, import forty millions against present high tariffs,
how much more could they import, provided the de-
mand warranted, were the tariffs abolished? The
consumer Will look upon the protectionist's gleefuI
manifestations with moro or less suspicion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
In Hades.
Baltimore American.

BaItimore Amercdh-
1t was In Hades-
tered:
That's a blamed poor quality Of birthstone they use IN
this lake"
Yes said the Standard OIL magnate. they seem to
run things on the cheap down here. This is mighty bum
oil they're boiling me IN"
Il guess I've got a kick comm. too" said the chauffeur.
who lay chained to the roadway. That last auto that run
over me couldn't cost over eleven or twelve hundred dol
lars at the outside"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
CHILD RUN DOWN BY WAGON.
Driver Emile Fritch Arrested for
Careless Driving.

On her way 20 school yesterday morning
Vera Santons. 3 years old. was run down
by a wagon Of the Swift Packing Company
at Whittier street and Evans avenue and
seriously injured.
Emile Frftch. - years old. OF No. ~
Shenandoah avenue. driver OF the wagon,
was arrested. and Is held at the Tenth Dis
trict Police Station on the charge OF care
less driving
The child was removed to the home Of
her parents at No. 100 Evans avenue, and
Doctor Grant OF Nc. l32 Evans avenue
treated her injuries. which consist OF bruises
about the body and head
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11

The magnificent redeeming fact which Missouri
should make clear to the world is that wrongdoing
cannot flourish before the peoples eyes. Perhaps
there has been a degree Of corruption at the State
capital; for which the people stand in no wise re-
sponsible. We should make It plain that we are not
Indifferent to evil; that when corruption is perceived
our deeper moral forces speedily assert themselves.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
MAN SOLD INTO sERWTUDE.
Scion of Old Family Brought $3.50
Under Vagrancy Act.

Jackson, KY. April 1o.-Bruce Marcum to-
dsy was sold into servitude for six months
At this place under the vCgrancy law
Marcum had such a reputation for idleness
and horror OF work that the highest bid
FOR him was only $50. The bid was made
NV William Griffith. who must provide for
him for the time he Is In servitude-
Narcum Is q years old and a member OF
a nrominent family. United States Court
Commissioner James B. Marcum Is his
uncle. The young man was tried at the last
term Of court. and the jury decided that ne
should be sold into Eeryftude.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
Ladies' p. E. o. Society.
,r-,r-nr ~ eHr.-

browning. No. April I0-Chapter V OF the
Ladies' p E o. Society elected the following
officers last night: President. Mrs. Ralph Lane.
vice president, Mrs.. Tnuliah Prather. correspond
ing secretary. NrS- Hernia Adams. recording
secretary. Mrs NJ. c. Van WE: treasurer. Mr.
Grace Sloan chaplain. Mrs. Laura Kilie: Jour
nalst. Mrs Roberta Jenkins: guard. Mrs Jennie
Eppersou- Mrs Laura EilIe was selected a. A
delegate to represent the local chapter at the
in June.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
Home Treatment.
what-to-Eat.

In Ohio. as in several other States. persons condemned
TO death are taken to the State capital for execution.
Recently. In the Greene County Court, a jury was being
chosen to try a murder case.
One member of the panel had been asked the usual
questions. and had given satisfactory answers. until the
lawyer for the defense inquired:
DO you believe in capital punishmentT'
mo. sir" was the prompt reply. II believe in hanging
them right here at home"
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state Farmers Social Union.

Murphysboro. III. April io.-The annual meet
ing Of the state Farmers Social and Economic
Union will be held In East St. Louis next Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday The following coun-
ties viii be represented: jackson. Williamson,
Perry, Monroe. Randolph. St Clair Washington
and Jefferson. Scott Crews and e p. Hunter Of
jackson County will preside at the state meeting
as president and secretary. Although thls union
was only organized In 1890. there are now over i7
unions, with n total membership Of a.5O.
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Financial Institution. consolidate

fNEE ODLIO oTN-INN
GalesourE. III. April i0.-The Peoples Trust
and Savings Bank and the GaiesburS Trust ard
savings Bank have united their interests and
hereafter will conduct the business under one
mead IN a new building. leased by the Galesburx
Trust and Savings Bank. The officers Of the
new hank are: President. NJ. o. williamson:
vice president. J. G. Vivian: cashier. Harvey u
Butt Mr.. Williamson was State Treasurer from
1901 to Is2
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
EXTINCT CORPORATIONS
REPRESENTED MILLIONS

New Jerseys Governor Has Wiped Out Of Existence 927 Organiza-
lions, Purporting to Represent s24O9OO0OOO-That State Is Reaping
a Sorry Harvest as a Result of Its Laws Under Which Wind
Inflated Securities Were ncorporated-Thousands of In
nocent Persons Have Been Swindled.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-11
"A. selkirk & CO...

Regular Saturday sale X place every
sslesrooms, IsOs-l0-12 Chouteau avenue. I'M
mense quantities Of furniture, carpets.
sold az very nominal figures
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An Expert Opinion.


John" asked the lawyers wife, who had recently TAX
en- up the health-culture fad. is It best to lie on the right
side or the left side?"
MY dear" replied the legal rumtnar III ono Is on the
right side 1t usually isn't necessary to lie at ALL"