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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
| CHINESE TREATY
IS RATIFIED,
No Opposition in Senate, but the
Convention Was Crit
cised.
MANY SENATORS SPOKE.
MANY SENATORS SPOKE.
Senator Nelson Said Sufficient
Provision for Trade of
United States Hadn't
Been Made.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The Senate in ex-
ecutive session to-day ratified the treaty
for the extension of the commercial re-
lationS' between the United States and
China, and then removed the injunction
of secrecy. No opposition was manifest
cd by any Senator TO the treaty, although
Mr.. Nelson OF Minnesota made a long
speech in which he criticised the conven-
ton as making insufficient provision for
the trade of the United States. He said
it indicated that the hand of Russia had
been shown against this country. making
it impossible for the United States to re-
ceive the concessions needed in the way
of open ports. He also said that the ports
Of Mukden and Antung, which are opened
under the treaty provisions, are in fact,
inland ports. accessible only TO vessels of
light draft. He blamed Russia for this
condition Of affairs. and warned the Sem
ate that We may yet have trouble with
that country over the Manchurian ques-
tion, which. he said. had been response
bic for the inability Of the United States's
plenipotentiarias TO obtain the opening of
other important ports under more favor
able conditions.
The attitude taken by Mr.. Nelson was
upheld In speeches by a number OF other
Senators. although it was argued at the
same time that this treaty is an entering
wedge for our new trade. and that it was
the best China was able to do under Rus
sian duress.
Mr.. Lodge of Massachusetts urged the
Importance of having the treaty filed and
said that the State Department Consid-
cred immediate action as essential He
declared that the ratification probably
would have bearing on the settlement
Of the far Eastern question
Senator's Morgan. Cullom. Spconer and
a number Of others agreed with Mr..
Lodge. it was stated by some of the
speakers that If Russia had objection to
the treaty 1t had not been apparent. but
on the contrary 1t was said that she had
openly expressed her approval of It, There
was no division on the motion to ratify
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
CLAIM LARGE SUMS FROM
BANKRUPT SPORT PROMOTER
Recover Money Invested in Al.
legged "F'ake Foot Races. 4"

Joplin. Mo-, Dec. 1s.-claims aggresating
$2so.O0 have been filed here by Referee
in Bankruptcy Arthur Spencer against
Robert Boatright, the Webb City alleged
fake foot-race' promoter. One claim is
for $4,000 and the others range from 5000
to $4,000.
Eighteen Of the claimants from various
parts of the United States are here at
tending the hearing. They include: F.
w. Hunter. St Louis: John W. Cobb. Cor
rigan. Tex: p. A Doucette, Woodville,
Charles Hodges. Dallas. Tex: E. W. Kyle.
Omaha; William de Garmo. Logan. Ia;
Charles Seivert. Charles Gregory and VIII
liam Baker, Council Bluffs. Ia; Charles
Epp. Red Oak. Ia: II. NJ. Lebo. Gordon,
Neb.; F. C.. Lorey. Kokomo. Ind.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
BEcs FOR MANS RELEASE
AFTER CAUSING HIS ARREST
Ora Boswell Charges That Louis
Block Threatened to XIII Her
BECAUSE She Tilted Him.

On complaint Of Miss Ora l. Boswell a
stenographer and notary public in the
lincoln Trust building. Louis Block. a
bookkeeper, was arrested yesterday after
noon, charged with carrying concealed
weapons.
Miss Boswell telephoned to Chief Kiely
ttat Block flourished a revolver in her
face and threatened to kill her and then
end his own life. Block came TO her room,
No. 100 Lincoln Trust building, Miss Bos-
well alleges. and by his threats of violence
forced her to take refuge In another room,
in which she locked herself and then teIe-
phoned to the Four Courts.
District was sent to the Lincoln Trust
building and secured a description Of
Block. He was arrested at Seventh and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

After severely beating man her sister
had found hiding beneath bed, shortly
after u o'clock yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Anna Lenders of No. 25S Florida avenue
held him with one hand while she
searched his pockets. and recovered a gold
watch and f..!i. which, had been taken
taken from a bureau drawer.
Mrs. Lenders then recognized the in
truicr as Patrick OConnel'. who had
rented n room in her house several weeks
ago. The police believe that OConneli
found where the valuahes were kept and
planned the robbery, as the drawer had
hccn opened with a duplicate key.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
DENIES REPORT OF MARRIAGE.
Miss Elizabeth stuart becomes Con
fused Speaking OF Mr.. Hardee.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Dec 1S.-Miss Elizabeth Stu
art. who. it is reported. Is to marry Tlleo-
dore Hardee. assistant to Secretary Stew
ems of the Worlds Fair. tonight denied
the truth Of the report.
Miss Stuart is playing part in 1.-THE
Whitewashing of Julia" ut the Garrick
Theater in this city.
When the subject was first mentioned
she appeared confused. II am not in n
position TO talk about the report" she
said. When asked IL 1t were true that
Mr.. Hardce was now on his way to this
city to have the ceremony performed
Mis-; Stuart replied:
is a New Orleans man and has gone there
with President Francis of the St. Louis
Exposition Company to take part in the
celebration of the centennial of the trane-
fer of Louisiana by France to the United
States. What his plans are after that
I'm sure do not know. am inclined to
think that the rumor set afloat is a good
deal of u joke
Notwithstanding Miss Stuart's denial OF
the report. her familiarity with Mr.. Har-
dec's movements and the confusion she
betrayed when her reported marriage was
preached. there is evidently more in the
r7mor than Miss Stuart cared to an
nOunCc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

Pine streets. Patrolman Herr took from
Blocks overcoat a revolver.
Miss Boswell, Block and Patrolman Herr
rode to the Four Courts in a patrol wagon.
When Miss Boswell heard that Block was
to be charged with carrying concealed
weapons. she begged that he be released.
When her plea was unheeded, Miss Bos-
well departed with the explanation that
she was going to secure b0ndsman so
that Block could be released.
Miss Boswell told the police that she
had known Block for four years. and
that recently she decided not to keep
company with him any longer. Block.
she says, became angry at her refusal to
continue their friendship and yesterdays
episode was the outcome of his alleged
jealousy.
Block Is a bookkceper for the g. Mathes
& Sons Rag Company, No 31O North
Broadway. He lives at No. 31l0 Vista
avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

The presence of the rObber was discov-
| cred by Mrs. Lenders sister, who had
| gone to the formers room to put away
! some laundry. She saw a rocking chair
had been moved. and upon investigation
found IA man under the bed.
she screamed and Mrs. Lenders ran to
her assistance. As the latter entered the
, room she met O'Connell coming out. He
aHcmpted 10 pass her. but she struck
him several times in the face. and he
quietly submitted to the search.
In the meantime Mrs. Lenderss sister
had gone for the police. and O'Connell
was taken to the Fifth District Station.
where he admitted that he had planned
to rob Mrs. Lenders. O'Connell claims to
have wife and children in Philadelphia.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
HELD UP WOMAN WITH KNIFE.
Catherine May Identified Negro
as Her Assailant.

Miss Catherine May, servant, en-
ployed at the home of Mrs Rumsey, No.
1923 Lindell boulevard. was held up and
robbed of 80 by negro. at vandeventer
avenue and Lndell boulevard, at 8 O'Clock
last evening.
Leopold Iarmer. negro. employed as
5anitor at No. 4025 Lindeil boulevard. was
arrested by the police of the Eighth Dis
trict and was identified by Miss May
Miss May told the police that the negro
put a knife to her throat and forced her
to surrender her purse After the robbery
Miss May ran to the Columbian Club and
the police were notified by telephone from
there
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
KILLED BY SEWER CAvE.IN.
John Flaherty Crushed to Death
by COLLAPSE of Supports.

John Flaherty of No 2s21 Choutcau ave-
nue. was crushed to death yesterday morn
ing by the caving-in of a sewer. in which
he was working, on Goodfellow avenue
between Ridge and Wells avenues.
Michael Dolan Of No. 1926 Glasgow. VINO
was working with F1aherty. was buried
for ten minutes, but escaped with a
sprained knee and bruises.
Dolan was attended by Doctor Fitzpat-
rick Of No. JSs3 Eas.on avenue. and after
wards removed to his home. Flaherty's
body was taken to the morguc -
The sewer at the point where the accia
dent occurred is Is feet deep and fesk
wide. A temporary framework had been
built to prevent the caving in Of the eddox
The frost caused the earth to crumbs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
70 MAKE FIGHT IN sANGAM0N.
Hamlin Will Try to Control Dele
gates in Convention.

EEPUBIIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. H.-Attorney Cen
eral Hamiin announced to a meeting OF
Republicans. held here tonight in his
interest. that he will make the fight in
Sangamon County for the delegates to
the coming State Convention. Only re-
Gently has Judge Hamlin determined to
make a contest in Sangamon County, and
this determination results from the earnest
solicitation of a large number of his
friends and admirers.
Several weeks ago Hamlin meeting
was held here. but Judse Hamlin put a
stop 10 the proceedings in his interest at
satisfied concerning his final action in the
county A committee named at the in
,t;al meeting will act with Judge Hamln
IL naming his Campaign Committee to do
The work in Sangamon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

Washington, Dec 1s.-The Senate Com
mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds
to-day authorized Chairman Fairbanks to
make favorable report on the bill max
ing an appropriation Of F.0o0.0oo for the
purchase of a site and erection OF a
building for the departments Of State,
Justice and Labor.
The purchase of the old Corcoran Art
Gallery site, bounded by Lafayette Square.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

the various States. Before starting home
had an agreeable interview with Presi-
dent Castro, who expressed the hope that
Mr.. Wands believes that the new Repub-
lie OF Panama will have an exhibit at the
Worlds Fair. He says that the fact that
w. ]. Buchanan has been sent there as
special envoy will practically assure par
ticipation by the new Government.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
SELECTS LADY MEMBERS.
Mary land Governor to Appoint Mrs.
Fisher and Mrs. Lord.

Baltimore. Nd, Dec. Ex-Governor
Smith stated to-day that he had deter
mined to appoint Mrs. Marie A. Fisher
and Mrs. Francis Elizabeth Lord lady
members of the commission to represent
MARYLAND at the st. Louis Worlds Fair.
rotary of State Bateman at Annapolis to
make out and forward the commissions.
Mrs. Fisher and Mrs Lord are both
prominent in society. Mrs. Fisher is the
wife of Parks Fisher and is a sister of
Admiral Winfield Scott Schlcy Mrs Lord
is the wife of Charles X. Lord, president
OF the Consolidated Coal Company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
WOULD GRANT WOMEN
RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.
Representative Shafroth Introduced
Bill Providing That Gentler
Sex he Allowed to Vote.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec. 1s.-Among the meas
ures of public interest introduced in Con.
gress to-day was constitutional amend
ment by Representative Shrafroth. provid-
ing that the right to vote shall not be de-
MED on account of sex.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

Frank Kemp a painter, was found dead
yesterday afternoon in cellar at No. 1881
Franklin avenue, where he had been stay
Ing for several weeks. kemps death is
said to have been due to fever. His body
il at the morgue. Kemp's wife resides at
No. 26.9 Washington avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
For the HOLIDAYS,

Try our Special ZcltinGer. Moselle Wine or
Hochheimer Rhine Wine. 5000 per case.
Melsheimer Wine and Cafe Co.. 307 North
Third st Both phones. importers Of Fine
Wines and LIQUORS,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19
TrainIoaA Of Machinery Comine,

A special Worlds Fair freight train.
consisting of thirty-three cars and loaded
ssolidiy with thrashing machines. shipped
Wis. will arrive in st. Louis at o. m
to-day. The train is in charge of e, l..
Wratten. traffic manager of the Case
Company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-19

Have you seen the Katy Girl.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
MUCH BAD BUTTER.
Renovated Butter Business of Great
MAGNITUDE in Minnesota.


st. Paul, Jan. 29.-The renovated
butter business has increased more
than 1000 per cent in Minnesota during
the past six months. There were 51,0oo
pounds of the product manufactured IN
the state inc July, 1902. but since then
the business has increased until In De-
cember 575,474 pounds We're made. Inc
output up to yesterday, since July mas
been 2,0S4,952 pounds.
The manufacture Of renovated but
ter. under the oleomargarine law, which
went into effect July !, 1902. must pay
a tax of one fourth of cent on every
mound produced. Altho there were
eight or nine renovated butter factories
in the state when the law went into eff
feet, only one manufactured any of the
butter during July. Another factory
took up the making Of the butter In
August. and the output for that month
was more than three times that OF
July. There are now six factories in
the state, two in st. Paul, two in Min
neapolis and two at Duluth, and all are
doing an immense business.
The revenue officials of the district
have distributed 10000 stamps among
the manufacturers for the renovated
butter since July 1, and the receipts
amount to S521,43S.
Renovated butter, under the terms OF
the revenue law, is all butter that Is
worked over and its condition bettered
by the use of fresh milk water and
chemicals. The retail dealers do not
have to pay any license for the privi-
lege of selling the article, as they do In
the case of oleomargarine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
THE IRON INDUSTRY.
Unparalleled Activity Shown by Stats.
tics for Past Year.


Washington, Jan. 29-The unparal-
leled activity in those industries of the
United States in which iron and steel
manufactures are required is Illustrated
by the figures of imports and exports
announced by the treasury bureau of
statistics simultaneously with the fig
ures of pig iron production announced
by the American Iron and Steel Assoc
citation. The figures of the Iron and
Steel Association show an increase OF
two million tons in production OF pig
iron in the United States in 1902 over
1901. gain of more than IL per cent;
yet, despite this enormous growth in
home productions tho importations OF
iron and steel manufactures in 1902 are
actually double those of 1901, more than
those of 1901 and 1900 combined, and
are two and a half times as much as
those of 1899 At the same time the
exports of iron and steel manufactures
have fallen five million dollars below
those of 1901 and thirty-two millions
below those of 1900. Comparing con-
ditions in 1902 with those of 1901, II
may be said in a single sentence that
home production has increased IL per
cent, imports have increased 100 per
cent, and exports have decreased per
cent: comparing 1902 with 1900, home
production has increased 80 per cent,
imports have increased 100 per cent
and exports have decreased % per cent.
This growth in imrortations of iron
and steel and falling off in expectations
thereof has been continuous during the
year, but especially marked In the clos
ing month of the year. The December
importations of iron and steel were S4,-
701, $50, against s2.12.,13S in December,
1901. and $1,422,oso in December 1900.
Exports of iron and steel manufactures
in December 1902. were S7.756,Ol2,
against ss.427o15 in December, 1901,
and Si002S,632 in December, 1900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
Determines an Examination of
Rural Schools in Several
Iowa Counties
TO INCLUDE RESULTS IN REPORT
Visits Will in General Be Made When
He Is Called Out to Address Farmers
Institutes, Etc. Thus Not mourning
Unnecessary Expense in Connection
With the Project.

Des Moines, Jan. 29.-super
intendent Barrett is planning to
examine into the conditions In
the rural schools of at least dozen
counties in Iowa. He will do this per-
sonally. He will go armed with a
camera. and will take number OF
views. He will set forth in an article
the actual conditions as he observes
them. and will make this article one OF
the features Of the next report from
his Office. using cuts of the views he
obtains in his trips into the different
counties.
Mr.. Barrett does not propose to look
into the condition in the poorest schools
and school houses, nor int best, bus
to take into consideration schools that
may fairly be considered as among
the better cless of rural schools, those
having good buildings, neat. well-ap-
pearing yards, and the like. he VIII
also show illustrations of some OIL
the consolidated schools and endeavor
to illustrate practical phases OF con-
sol.dation, as, for instance. In districts
where instead of putting up new school
buildings, two buildings from different
districts have been moved together II
is not the purpose, however, to en-
deayor to make the matter he Will set
forth on the rural schools an argument
for consolidation, but simply q faith
full portrayal of true conditions In the
rural districts.
Mr.. Barrett will make an extensive
trip next week, in the course of which
he will take the time to visit some
rural schools. He will speak in Gowrie
Monday night. On Tuesday he will visit
country schools in Webster county
with the county superintendent. A
meeting is planned in Lost Grove town
ship in Webster county on that date.
at which Mr.. Barrett is expected to
speak on rural schools. Wednesday,
February 4, Mr.. Barrett will address
a farmers institute at Ida Grove OIL
rural schools. taking UP consolidation
and transportation particularly. Thurs
day. February S, he will visit rurai
schools in Monona county. Friday.
February 6, he is billed to address a
farmers institute at Silver City. Ear
lier in the Gay he will visit two con-
solidated schools in Pottawattamie
county, not far from Council Bluffs.
The next day, February Z, he will adj
dress n teachers association at Char
iton.
The following week Mr.. Barrett
hopes to visit some of the rural schools
In Iowa and Muscatine counties. Feb
ruary 20 he will address teachers
association in Appanoose county, and
he plans at the same time to look int ,
conditions in that county in the rural
schools. He has not fully mapped OUT
the other counties wherein he will
visit rural schools. but in general he
will visit these schools when called
out to deliver addresses to farmers
institutes and for other purposes, max
ing the visitations incidental to other
trips and thus not mourning unneces-
sary expense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
Deliver Predicts Quay's Defeat.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Dol
liver said last hight that the indications
pointed to the disintegration of the
statehood forces within comparatively
short time. Certain democrats are be-
coming FESTIVE and Senator Quay will
not be able to hold his majority a great
while.
The state department has advices
which lead to the belief that the Well
iyers and other missionaries in Morocco
are safe. The United States consul
general at Tangiers was informed that
the pretender to the throne had defeated
1.-THE reigning potentate and advising all
missionaries to get to sea coast towns.
I. is understood the American mission
aries are under the protection of the
British consul at Fee. who is en- route to
the coast.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
Chicago Grain.
Chicago, Jan. %.

Chicago, Jan. 20.
wheat-No. 2 red. 1901; No. 3 red
6s075; No. 2 hard. 72@74: No. hard
6T@72; May opened at 1875 @TSA; high
est, 1885; lowest, IT'S: closing at 1885.
Corn-No. 2. No. !. white. and No.
yellow, 451s @461A: No. 3, 419.G42: No
8 yellow. 42A@A2A; May opened a;
Ass @a4N; highest, 1875: lowest, 44ss
closing at As.
oats-No. 2, ss1s; NO. 3. 32N @s3A;
No. 2 white, 34la@36hs: No. 3 white
3l1k@34: No. 4 white, 321.@33A: stand
ard, $685.: January, 2S7s; May opened
at 36A0s6S; highest. 36is; lowest
s61s; closing at 1865 q s61s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
THOUGHTS IN THE AIR
Or. Parkhurst Discusses Subject Of
ToInna%hu sfi

TeIepathy.
New York, Jan. 29.-Rey. DR.. Charles
III. Parkhurst, in speaking of his recent
remarks on telepathy, said that he had
received numerous letters from persons
who agree with his views. DR.. Park
hurst said:
when we had a thought a few years
ago which we wanted to convey to a
friend in Europe, we put 1t aboard a
steamer in the form of a letter. Then,
thanks to Cyrus Field, who was a MEM
Der of my church, fine electric line
was substituted for the steamer and
now Marconi is thinking across the
ocean by the aid Of a medium a million
times finer than wire.
"By and by, probably, we shall be able
to think across the water without go
ing to the trouble and expense OF set
ting up an apparatus at even the shore
ends of the route. For telepathy is al
ready demonstrable fact.
There can be no doubt that two
persons or even greater number OF
persons, may communicate thought to
one another without any material med
ium. From all we know now, such
communication is limited to short dis
tances, but that is no reason the dis
lance should not be increased.
THE fact that thought may be COM
municated from one brain to another
without material connection is a vital
fact to consider. Two men in the same
room may communicate their thoughts
to each other by telepathy. or whatever
you may call 1t. This is we'll known,
as is the fact that longer distances
have been covered in the same way.
Ho wlong will it be before we will be
able to think across great distances is a
mere matter of speculation at present.
and great minds are giving much atten-
ton to the question
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29
Congressman Haugen says that he


Congressman Haugen says that he
fears it will again be necessary to
abandon any efforts In the line Of a bill
to protect fruit growers from insects
and vermin and diseased stock shipped
in from abroad. His bill, first intro
duced last winter provided for the APP
pointment of inspectors who should ex-
anime all importations and furnish GER
tificates guaranteeing freedom from
such pests. There was considerable
opposition, however, the interested par
ties could not get together and so the
bin was not pressed. AT the beginning
OF this session it seemed that opposition
had been satisfied and that a right-of-
way might be secured, but Mr.. Haugen
says there is still much opposition tc
the bin and he will not urge Its tax
dng up. .:5e
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-29

excellent lawyers that this one, If
enacted, can not be overthrown in llli-
nois. He is confident of getting favor
able action on it.
Except for two or three house MEM
beers from Chicago and couple of sen-
ators the general assembly, is composed
of non-users and haters of cigarets.
Two years ago an anti-cigaret bill SIM
liar to the one introduced passed the
house, but never got out of committee
in the senate.