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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
TEARING OF MANS SHIRT
PREVENTS BAD ACCIDENT
HuEhson Has Narrow Escape After His
Clothing Is Caught by Revolv-
Ing Wheel.

Caught In the shafting Of the junk shop
Of G. Matthews. No. sl20 North Broadway.
yesterday. Miles Hughson's life was saved
by the stripping of his clothes from his
body by the swiftly revolving machinery.
Hughson was attempting to put belt
On one of the pulleys. He was standing on
ladder with his body against the boxing
that incloses the pulley. His shirt caught
in the set pin of the shafting. and he was
dragged into the machinery, which car
ried him around several times before his
clothing gave way.
aonr sna ths,e 60 ap0ve ne
, above the shafting. During several revo-
lutions Hughson was thrown with great
force against this cross-beam. and but for
the timely tearing of his clothing would
have been seriously injured. Stripped of
his garments, Hughson dropped to the
floor. where he was picked up by his fell
low-woTkmen and later sent to the City
Hospital. His injuries consist Of several
bad bruises.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Methodist Episcopalians to OBJ
serve Anniversary of the Birth
of Founder of Their Faith.
RESIDENT BISHOP TO PRESIDE.
Doctor Gunsaulus of Chicago Will
Deliver an Address at the
Meeting at the
Odeon.

Methodist Episcopal churches OF the city
VIII celebrate the two hundredth annlver-
sary or the birth of John Wesley by a
service in the Odeon Sunday afternoon,
June IS.
~ committee OF ministers, headed by the
Reverend Doctor n. Luccock OF Union
Church. and another committee from the
iaity under the leadership of Hanford
Crawford, are in charge Of the prepara-
tons.
Doctor E. w. Gunsaulus Of Chicago will
be present and deliver an address. The
committee have also communicated with
other men prominent in both the religious
and business worlds.
The bicentennial celebration will take
place In the afternoon. All NJ. e. churches
of the city will be represented. The pas
tors promised cooperation at the weekly
meeting of tho denomination yesterday
morning.
Persons selected from the choirs of the
which will lead the singing at the celebra-
ton. In addition to the members of the
churches the young peoples societies and
Sunday schools will be asked to contribute
toward making the occasion a success. 1t
Is probable that Bishop James N. F'tz-
Church, will preside
Although services in honor OF Wesley
have been held in individual NJ. E. churches
throughout the State. Il is planned to make
this the representative celebration OF Mis-
souri, and many out-of-town pastors will
churches, South. took place in this city
last month
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
COLUMBIA SCHOOL GRADUATES.
Thirty-Three Pupils Will Receive
Diplomas.

The graduating exercises OF the Columbia
School will take place Wednesday morning.
June 10. at 10 o'clock. A literary and music
programme will be rendered. The class ad-
eress will BE- by Doctor Frank Magoon Of
the Board Of Education. The diplomas will
b presented by the principal. W. J. Haw-
kinA The graduating class consists Of thir-
ty-fhrse pupils. as follows: Arthur Crouch,
George P. Elliot Grover C.. Felkel. Richard
4. y. Moran. James L McDermott. VIII
liata M. -O'Sullivan, Arc Pond, Lowell ].
sov9es. Mary G. Barrenpohl, Virginia X.
Maybe A. Daniels Anna C. Dooling, Bessie
4. Drayer, Elsa r. Engler. Maude c. Grass,
Hazcl F. Grimes, Adeline Horn. fnez c..
kamp. Louise Linden. Viola Linden, Re
becca Marbles. Loretta c. Regain, Laura M.
echiermeier. Iva NJ. Simons. Florence ~
emullin. G:orine L. Thompson. Bessie NJ. G.
Whelan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
DOUBLE WEDDING A SURPRISE.
Indiana Couple Ask to Be United
at Same Time as Friends.

An unexpected double wedding took place
yesterday at noon. when C. L. BilIman OF
NO. I42 Morgan street and Miss Louise
Lyons OF Evansville. Ind. and Charles Eek
ers Of Tsrre Haute. Ind. and Miss Glen
Ferguson OF Evansville, Ind, were married
at the First Christian Church by the Rev
erend John l.. Brandt.
The two young ladies came to St. Louis
saturday evening, accompanied by Mrs.
Lena Lyons mother Of Miss Lyons. The
brides are cousins. Miss Ferguson accom-
panied the party to attend the wedding OF
her cousin.
Eckers arrived here Sunday morning to
attend the wedding. he said. Unknown to
the rest OF the party, he and Miss Ferguson
procured marriage license. Yesterday
they accompanied the party to the church.
and, when the other couple was about to
be married, they stepped up and asked to
be married.
Billman Is employed as a clerk at the
American Arithmometer Company. He for
merly lived in Evansville.
Mrs. Lyons departed for Terre Haute last
night to inform Miss Ferguson's parents OF
the wedding. MIR. and Mrs. Eckers will live
Ia Terre Haute,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
PROVIDES FOR BRONZE DOOR.
Will Of Mrs. Hoffman Is Offered
for Probate.

The will of Mrs. Isabella Hoffman, widow
OF John Hoffman. was fled for probate yes
terday. She died last Friday at the 81
Lrke's Hospital
She directed that q bronze door be built
TO the family vault, In Bellefontains Gem
eetery. and left 500 to have the burial lot
kept in order.
She left 5000 each to her niece, Belle
Morefield. and her stepdaughter, Mamie
PilkinGton; $1,000 each, to her nieoes, Edith
Haynes and Mary Niekum: $500 to her
friend, Minnie Brown; 500. each, to her
nephews, John. William. Frank, Thornton,
Walter. Richard and Edward Nash.
Mrs. Hoffman directed that her executor.
William Prufrock, divide her furniture,
jewery and clothing among her relatives
and her stepdaughter, az his judgment d.
reefs. She left the residue Of her estate
TO her niece. Belle Morefield, and her step
daughter, Mamie Pukington, In equal por-
tons.
Mrs. Hoffman was engaged In litigation
against the estate OF her husband for sew
en- years after his death, which occurred
in 1892 He left property valued at $4,000,
but made no provision for her. He be-
Queathed 5000 to Lizzie Ward, his daugh-
ter by a former marriage, and 5000 to her
children. He willedr the remainder to a
charitable institution. Mrs. Hoffman, COM
promised, and received $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
FARRIS AND COLLINS
FURNISH NEW BONDS.
Appear in Court in Response to Re-
cent Indictments for Perjury and
Running q Lottery.

State Senators Frank Farris and John P.
Collins appeared in Judge Ryan's court yes
terday morning and gave bond for their APP
pearance for trial.
FARMS is charged with bribery by the
April Grand Jury. Collins is under indict-
ment for maintaining lottery. Farris' {
bond was fixed at $500 and that of Collins
at $1,000.
Farris appeared in court first He was
accompanied by II. NJ. Ramsay, banker. OF
Cuba Mo-; his father, John II. Farris OF
Lebanon. and Attorney Morton Jourdan OF
et. Louis, who signed his bond.
= 81 do not care to discuss the case said
Senator Farris in answer to question.
"I'll make my answer In court"
A few minutes later Senator Collins ap-
peared with Chris Schumacher and Louis E.
Miller. Schumacher signed the bonds for
both men. Miller and Collins are jointly in.
dlcted. and this is the third Indictment
Against each man. The indictments charge
that they conducted the Little Henry Lot.
tery Company" with headquarters at No
1k South Tenth street. The place was
raided two months ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
BATTLESHIP MISSOURI
TO BE STRENGTHENED.
Change of Construction Plans the Re
suit of Lesson Learned In the
Case of the Maine.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, June Ito insure r1gidity OF
the turrets and gun mounts. and to prevent
development Of the weaknesses which re-
Gently appeared in the batteship Maine, i'm
portant construction changes have been or
dered for the battleship Missouri, now build
ing at Newport News.
The Missourfs turrets will be taken off,
and the foundation of the roller paths ma
terIally stiffened. The rolling paths of the
Pinch gun turrets on the Maine were found
to be madeGuately supported. as were the
mounts OF the 6-inch guns.
The deck supports on the Missouri are OF
the same design. SO the lesson Of the Maine
showed cOnclusively that something should
be done. At the Bureau Of Construction
and Repair 1t Is stated that the gun weights
were increased after the original plans were
drawn. The Bureau Of Ordnance denies
this. The changes on the Missouri viii
probably somewhat delay the date OF her
entering service.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
AVOID THAT ALUM TWANG by using
MAMMALS Baking Powder"
HOLD CHURCHILL INQUEST.
Coroner Will Make Inquiry Into
killing Of Resort Owner.

The Coroner will hold an inquest over tho
body Of Michael Churchill. who was killed
carly Saturday morning by William Ii. VIII
ua1n4. this morning at 10 o'clock.
The police have been able to find but few
witnesses who can testify to having seen
the shooting, Churchilps antemortem state
ment. In which he declared that Williams
killed him without provocation, Will be re-
Williams Is still confined In the Four
Courts holdover. He Ii mute when asked to
speak Of the shooting, but to friends has
expressed regret that ne should have killed
the man who he declares was his best
friend. His defense will be that he shot to
save his own life, but the police say he
ton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
GRATEFUL FOR AMERICAN AID.
Jewish Journal Compares United
States and Europe.

st. Petersburg. June L-The American SUBJ
scHpttons for the relief Of the sufferers at
kishenev are gratefully acknowledged by
the Jewish community, which recognizes
that the United States has easily taken the
lead. both In material and moral sympathy.
The Jewish journal, Voshkovodu voices
the sentiment Of the Jews az follwos:
The land OF the dollar, as Europe terms
America, has displayed moro humanity
toward the victims than Europe with
Wanted idealisrn, though Europe was rn-
usually generous. American sympathy IN
this terrible CRISIS will render than country
infinitely dear to our hearts"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
MANY CHILDREN CONFIRMED.
Impressive Service Was Conducted mt
the Temple Israel.

A class of twenty-five children was con-
firmed yesterday morning in Temple Israel,
with the usual impressive ceremonies. The
order Of exercises was the reading of the
ritual. entrance Of the confirmants. exalta-
ton Of the law. rite OF confirmation. reclta-
ton of the eternal truths OF Judaism by
the condrmants. words of the minister to
the parents and conflrmants. the declara-
ton of faith, and the blessing of tho chill
dren by the minister.
Those who were confirmed from Temple
Israel were: Lucille Lederar. Esstelle Land
auer. Irene Bamberger. Cicely Friedman.
Leonard Jackson Robert Goldsmith. Arthur
Washauer, Walter Bowman, Harry Berger,
Emanuel Goldman.
The class from Shaare Emeth consisted
OF Blanche Abrams. Ethel Fleshman. Alma
Meyers, Grace Sax, Blanche Strauss, Arthur
Feiss. Sam Frank. Charles Godlove. Harry
kantorwitz. Theo. Samuels. Steven Sax. NIL
ton Schott.
The closing exercises of the Sunday school
OF Temple Israel will take place Sunday
morning at 10. o'clock The Reverend Doc
tor Willard w. Boyd will deliver the I'D
dress to the graduates and the Temple
Quartet will sing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
ALLOWS CHILD 1925 A MONTH.
Court stipulates Amount for Sup
port of Marian Howard.

Probate Judge Crews made an order yes
terday directing that 1926 . month be
used for the support and education of
Marian Frances Howard. daughter Of tho
late Lacleds ]. Howard.
Mr.. Howard, who was president Of the
Evans & Howard Fire Brick Company. died
about two months ago without making a
will. His wife died a month later, without
having taken out letters Of administration
on her husbands estate or having made a
Will Their daughter will inherit the estate.
which IL In the hands Of the Public Admin
isfrafor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
TWO BOYS BURNED TO DEATH.
Holocaust Narrowly Averted at
Elton College.

London. June 1.-Two boys both II years
old, were burned to death in a fire which
Quilted one Of the masters houses at Eton
College to-day.
There were thirty-thres students In the
house. and the survivors had great DIFF
hculty In escaping, clad only In their
night clothes. many OF the boys scrambling
from the windows down the ivy-covsrsd
walls.
The work Of rescue was considerably de-
layed owing to some Of the windows being
barred. The tncineration Of two students Il
attributed to this fact The annual ceebra-
brations, June l. have been abandoned.
King Edward, Queen Alexandra and the
Prince and Princess Of Wales, all Of whom
were at Windsor Castle. were greatly con.
cerned. and sent frequent inquiries about
the boys.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
CHANGES ARE ANNOUNCED
IN DISPENSARY STAFFS,
Health COmmissioneF Removes Doc
tors VoEel and Voerster and Ap-
points Ambulance Drivers.

Health Commissioner Simon made sew
eral changes in the staff of the City Dis
pensary yesterday. Doctors Albert vogel
and e. Voerster. Jr.. assistant physicians
were removed. Their SUCCESSORS will be an
nounced In q day or two
Doctor r. w. Renwick was appointed as
sistant physician at the North Side Dispen-
sary. to succeed Doctor E. W. Randall, who
resigned.
lance drivers. were removed. and four 9th.
ers appointed. They are Charles Henry
Thomas J. Dolan, II. J. Brogan and Jarnel
7. Conway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
BIG INCREASE IN LICENSES.
Collector Glifford's Monthly Re-
port Shows Large Collections.

License Collector Clifford completed his
monthly report yesterday, which shows a
substantial increase over the business for
May year ago.
The receipts for May. 1902. were $27. 1b5s5.
while for the month Just closed the earnings
OF the office are S33.5a.3S, an increase OF
S,s6S6a
The sources from which revenue is de-
rived have not fallen off. and the amount
OF licenses issued to bond and stock brokers,
restaurants. billiard halls, photographers.
show increases.
The amount collected from licenses on
vehicles, restaurants and photographers eI-
ceeds the amount collected during the Same
month last year by over 100 per cent
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
MRS. RATHELL'S SUIT ENDED.
Judge Dismisses Petition Because
of Previous Decree.

Tho divorce suit Of Olive Ulrich Rathell
against Samuel T. Rathall was dismissed
in Judge Woods division Of the Circuit
Court yesterday.
The couple were married about four years
ago, when both were II years old. They
eloped to Belleville. ILL., On their return to
st. Louis they registered at the Planters
Hotel. They separated few days later.
Rathell filed an answer to the suit, and
submitted q copy Of a decree Of divorce
which he had obtained in another court.
Mrs Rathell claims not to have been aware
Of divorce having been granted when she
entered suit.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Dead Man Fou-A In Stable.

William Hohman's body was found yes
terday morning in the stable in the rear of
the St Louis Hide and Tallow Company's
plant No. 6146 North Second street, by
second street. and August Saenger Of No.
COLI North Broadway. The Coroner will hold
on inquest to determine the cause Of death.
Holman had a wife and two children at
No. SCI Bulwer avenue, but had not been
living at home. He had been drinking
heavily
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Your summer vacation

WIN be pleasant and inviEorating II you
spend 1t at some one Of the lake or river re-
sorts Of Michigan. Write for booklet, "Michi-
Hunting In Michigan" beautifully Illus
tSated publications. giving details Of the
eset places at which to spend a delightful
Meelier, q. p. A.. Pere Marquette r. R.,
Detroit Mich
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
PEACEMAKER WAS
KILLED BY BROTHER.
Charley Bond of Mount Vernon, ILL,
Tried to Stop Fight and Was
Accidentally Killed.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Mount Vernon. ILL.,, June 1--Jesse Bond
and Eldon johnson Of Earring Township
engaged in a fight yesterday evening. Bond
using a knife and Johnson q club. Charley
Bond. brother to Jesse, In attempting to
brothers knife which severed the main ar
terry Of his left arm. resulting in his death
in short time.
Charley wds "a years old and unmarried
The killing was unintentonal.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
"PRETzELS", TO MEET IN 1904,
New College Order Will Organize
Throughout the Country.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, June 1.-The first annual
banquet Of Grill No. !. the Fraternity Of
the American Pretzal," was held in this
city this evening. This. the newest of col
lege social orders, was founded in May, and
includes members from all parts Of the
good-fellowship among its members. II ia
the intention to organize branch orders
among all college graduates and under
graduates throughout this country.
The next banquet will be held in Septem-
Der, l9A at st. Louis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

The annual river excursion and picnic of
Chist Church Cathedral Sunday School will
take place June q. The schools Of several
other Episcopal churches will take their an
nual outings on June Is.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
SECOND RECEIVER APPOINTED.
New Law Makes Possible Prosecu.
ton of Old Claim.

Circuit Judge Taylor yesterday appointed
Oliver L. Garrison receiver for the St.
Louis Ore and Steel Company. to prosecute
a claim for $4,000 against the United States
Government for money paid for tariff The
st. Louis ore and Steel Company went into
Congress, signed BY the President last jan
uarY, providing that such claims as the
one In question be referred to the Court OF
ceiver to be appointed.
The money was paid by the Vulcan Steel
Company, which was merged with the n
Ore and Steel Company. 1t Is claimed that
the Vulcan Company should not have been
required to pay the tariff but that there
was no way OF adjusting the matter until
the passage Of the act.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
NEWS OF LOCAL CHURCHES.

Plans Completed for Christian En-
dcavor Excursion.
The annual excursion of the st. Louis
Christian Endeavor Union will take place
June .. The boat which has been chartered
will leave the foot Of Olive street at 6:15
p. m. The special committee Of the union
comprises: J. T. McClelland. II. H. Hodgon,
George w; Lubke, Jr. w. Robertson and
n. Z. Teys.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
SHOOTS WIFE IN BREAST.
Farmer Accidentally Discharges
Revolver While Loading Weapon.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

HHPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Mascoutah. H., juno mick waigrand. a
young farmer. residing a mile north Of Mas
coutah. while loading q revolver to-day, &C.
cidentally discharged the weapon, the bull
let grazing the calf Of ais leg and lodging
In his wife's breast
Mrs. waigrand's wound 10 serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

On your stationery gives individuality TO
correspondence. No charge for one or two
latter monogram, except for stamping,
which ranges in price from 10 cents pei
quire upward.
MERMOD & JACCARD's,
Broadway and Locust
NutstSafed edtaiog-s01 pzoss-fnaiisd Jr&.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

The picnic Of st. Luke's Evangelical Bun
day School, which was to have been held
yesterday. was postponed until next Satur-
day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Greenvills College Reoitals.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
GrssnvtIls. NJ, June The nrst Commence
msnt exercises Of this year In connection with
Grssnville College were held this evening. Miss
Hattie Carson. graduate Of the school of music,
,avs piano recital assisted by Miss Bertha
pianist Miss Grace Daniels also graduate In
music, Will give her recital Wednesday evening,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

The Ladies' Guild Of the Church Of the
Advent will hold Its annual ice-cream fes-
tivai and sale of fancy work for the benefit
Of the building fund Thursday evening. at
the residence Of MIRA Reed, Gates and Good
fellow avenues
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

Tho st. Louis Butcher Union will hold .
northwest corner Franklin avenue and Fourth
Ssfeet. Important business viii be discussed.
Thb pfficers OF this union are: Walter Pfefrer,
presIdent. and John H. Schofeld secretary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
RICH STRIKE AT MELVILLE.
st. Louis Men Shoot Possible For
tune Out of Mountain.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Yellville. Ark, June l-one Of the great
est strikes of zinc ore made in Arkansas
has Just been reported from the Morning
Star. A shot was put In near the mountain
top and $50 tons Of dirt were blown down,
which mills IL to Il per cent metallic zinc
The milling has been kept within a limit
Of 8 a ton. A number Of interested per-
sons are residents Of st. Louis.
Shipments Of ore from the Morning Star,
the Beulah and the White Eagle will COM
mence this week
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
West End and Central Christian churches
will celebrate Children's Day next Sunday.

The Reverend W. NJ. Langtrey Of Clayton
read paper at the Presbyterian Ministers
Association yesterday morning on Arc All
Infants, Dying in Infancy, DamnedT' He
took the negative view Of the question
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Noneommis.ioned omcers Organise.

Tho nonoomm!ssionsd officers Of the First
social organization to be called the Nonconmis-
stoned officers Club, Temporary onioers were
up Q set Of bylaws. The Office Of president IL
being sought by several prominent members. and
q warm contest IL expected. Permanent off,
GERS viii be elected Friday evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
We Fit the Frames

Al we'll az the lenses. Eyes tested free by
our expect opticians. Doctor Bond and Doc.
tor Montgomery. Steel frames. 81 and up
gold. S and UP.
MERMOD & JACCARDS.
Broadway and Locust.
0vr aofpo0s ilIvstrdtsd edfGlog mailed Jrss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

The meeting Of the Presbyterian Minis
ters Association. June L., will take place
at the residence Of A 8. Msrmod, In Kirk
wood.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

NOTARY PUBLIC.
JOSEPH F. Parish.
IT. LOUIS REPuhLIC EUILDIHa.
Tel. Bsli Main $3.50. ktaloch A O5a
CITY ITEMS.

YOU never in your life saw so many beau
tiful laces as you may now see at the
CRAWFORD STORE. and you never saw
them SO cheap by Is per cent! There are
not many words In the above few lines. but
they are full of meaning
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
that denomination, at Nashville Tenn. He Win
assume his duties on tho paper In few weeks
Increase in Po.t-Once R.ceipts.

The receipts OF tho St. Louis Post Offics Tor
the month of May amounted TO S25s. 4s2. s.. FOR
SZ1s ia Is The incrsaSe Of Nay. 1903. over Nay.
1907 was Ho.o7s.N . rate Of over 10 per cent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02
Watch RepalRius

Watch Rspsirip6
Cleaning and regulating sxpsrtly executed,
promptly and reasonably.
MERMOD & JACCARD6
Broadway and Locust.
Osv of.pdgs alvstrotsd eotaloo m1ilsd Jru.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-02

The Building Committees Of the Mount
Cabanne and Central Christ an churches
have been TO Des Moines. L.. to inspect
several new church buildings in that city.
1 nj 'f he aEar3sd and work commsnced