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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

Veteran riverman, who died yesterday.
for st. Paul. On the way up the river he
bought an interest in a small steamboat
and thenceforth he devoted his energies to
river transportation.
Until 1857 he was owner of boats on the
river. though he himself never personally
commanded a vessel, and he built UP a
profitable business. What he considered the
browning work of his life was the building
of the Polar Star, at one time a famous
Mississippi River boat. After that vessel
was finished he retired from the boat bust
ness and for two years was secretary of an
insurance company.
In 1861 he determined to retire from active
business He became part owner of
twelve-acre plot of ground. five miles west
of the Courthouse. and there he built a
home. On that land he lived to the day of
his death.
In 1861 the property, now at No. 500 Union
boulevard, was considered n long way from
town. No street cars ran III those days
that far west. but Mr.. Blossom was COM
PEELED to go back and forth on what was
then called the Olive Plank road.
Mr.. Blossom attributed a large measure
of his success to disaster-the burning of
the shipping on the river at st. Louis in
1Si9. He had advertised his boat for sale,
as business was dull. but after the fire he
decided to keep his craft. eBcause of the
scarcity of boats, his vessel handled a large
and paying business.
Mr.. Blossom was u member of the Church
of the Messiah. at Garrison avenue and Lo-
Gust street. He was a Royal Arch Mason
and a knight Templar.
In 1876 he married Miss Laura N. Porter,
who survives him. He leaves one son. How
ard A. Blossom. Of No. 1907 Pine street. He
was brother of Henry a. Blossom Of GS6.
561T Cabanne avenue
The funeral will take place at the resi-
dence, on Union boulevard,l at 10 o'clock
Sunday morning. and the body will be
buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Grant Alishouse Stands Six Feet
Eight and One Half Inches
in Height.
HAS EXTREMELY LONG ARMS.
Applies to Chief Kiely for Appoint
ment on Force, but Is Rejected
Under the Rules Govern
ing the Department.

Grant Alishouse. the tallest man in In
diana. who by Bertillon measurement stands
feet sla inches in height. applied yesterday
to Chief of Police Kelly for a position as a
st. Louis policeman.
II was just passing through the city on
my way home from Kansas" said Ais
house TO Chief Kiely, when the idea struck
me that you would be wanting some big
men for policemen during the Worlds Fair.
I believe l would make a good policeman
for 1 don't drink whisky or beer. con-
TESS however. that 1 like to smoke
Il don't claim to be any drawer than some
other men. but haven't seen anything that
I'm afraid Of"
Chief Kiely explained to Alishouse that
1t is necessary for man before he be-
comes policeman to have lived in the city
two years. The big man was much disap-
pointed. When he left the Four Courts he
said he would go to the Worlds Fair
grounds and apply for place on the Jeffer-
son Guards.
Alishouse was measured by John Shea Of
the Bertillon bureau. Shea found that the
part of the measurins . which shows
the distance from tip to tip OF the fingers
with outstretched arms was not long enough
to measure the big would-be policeman
The machine is not made to measure more
than s feet inches. One of Alishouse's
hands extended at least three inches be-
yond the last mark on the board.
Shea also declared that Alishouse has the
longest middle finger ever measured by the
Bertilon system in St. Louis. 1t measured
thirteen centimeters and nine miioneters.
Alishouse is well proportioned except as to
weight. He weighs only go pounds.
"Oh. you'd soon pick up weight Il you got
on the police force" remarked 2 police
man, who weighed nearly 800 pounds and
was waiting for his physical cxaminati ton.
Yes. hut 1 don't drink beer" said Ais
house. who seemed surprised at the laugh
ter his remark caused.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

the vote was unanimous for Incorporating.
To make doubly sure of the perfect con-
troll of his municipality Baldwin has had
himself elected Mayor. while his associate
Councilman are: II. A. Unruh, Baldwins
superintendent; NJ. Lawrence. his head
clerk; Hull McLaughey. his boss
horse trainer. and David S. unruh. his
winemaker. The newly elected Clerk of
Arcadia is ]. P. Cavillier. who IS head
gardener for Baldwin. and the Marshal is
Elmer Anderson, a horse sheer in the Bald
win stables
Baldwin says: II am going to have
city here, where there is personal liberty.
I'll show folks what beautiful spot there
will be here in a few years more. We arc
going TO have the finest winter race course
in America. the most elegant cubhouses
and hotels. There's no end of money behind
this plan to make big town here. believe
that I'll have another Saratoga here some
day"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
CONSUL GENERAL LONG
DIES FROM A FALL.
Cairo Representative of United States
Meets With Fatal Accident Mt
Dunbar, scotland.

London, July 2s-John G. Long. United
States Consul General at Cairo. Egypt, died
this morning at Dunbar. Scotland. where he
had been visiting friends. His death was the
result of an accidental fall
He had spent the evening with Major
General Sir Francis Wingate. and on his
return to his home he missed his footing
and fell from the steps of the house where
he was stopping. fracturing his skull.
Mr.. Long was touring Scotland. prepara-
tory to returning to the United States
NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Washington, July ga cablegram, con-
firming the report of Consul General Longs
death, was received ut the State Depart
ment to-day from Ambassador Choate. He
said that Judge Long had died at Dunbar
from an accidental fall.
Judge Long was appointed diplomatic
tober. 1899 He was the Florida member of
the Republican National Commission. and
was 81 years old. His home was at st. Au-
gustne, Fla.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
MISSOURI CROP REPORT.
Corn Prospect Less Encouraging Than
Last Week.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Columbia, Mo. July 2S.-The following
bulletin was issued to-day by the United
States Department of Agriculture:
The mean temperature OF the week Just closed
differed but little from the normal There was a
quite warm, but the nights have been moderately
cool. Showers We're quite general over the state
Very evenly distributed downpoars Of three vi" to
five inches occurring In some localities in the
many counties there was less than half an inch.
Very severe wind and hail storms occurred in a
counties, and also in Laclede Wright, Texas,
BSuglSs and Howell counties. destroying e2n-
hay and grain stacks. In a few of the southern
Sayns and nave and ade @ srougd w ton
Wet for cultivation. but over large portion of
the State the soil Is becoming very dry and more
Where good showers have fallen corn Is maxi
is greatly in need OF rain. and in a few of the
southwestern counties is being seriously injured
ii damaged one-fourth, to one-haif. The crop IS
Very uneven, some Of the earliest in the southern
Sse he PeaE are IN Ss Sa Rsva not yet
been laid by. Replanted corn on overfowed
he Counties SITE is being nud By
bugs and in others IT is suffering from lack Of
outlook for the, crop. whole. IS somewhat
less promising than at the close of the preceding
good rains within few days would cause
marked improvement.
Z Cotton in the southeastern counties is generally
making good progress and is fruiting well. Mil;
in most sections. Melons are reported as doing
well In punklin County. but in portions Of Scott
County the crop will be light. Canaloupes look
well in Oregon County. Gardens are drying up
badly in some localities and potatoes have also
suffered considerably from tho drought In some
districts Tobacco is generally doing nicely. Pas
lures continue in good condition in most sec
lions. but In some counties are becoming dry
and short.
Haying is practically completed In many coun-
ties and excellent ia hnpn ired A
good seed crop Of clover Is promised In most
sections. The thrashinG OF wheat and oats con-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
MRS. PATTEN RECEIVERS GOODS.
Evidence Shows That Her Son Sold
Household Effects.

The suit of Mrs. Catherine Patten of No.
Ill South Seventh street, who obtained
Judgment in Justice GrIfin's court against
Frederick c. Toop. secondhand dealer at No.
100 South Fourth street, for household
goods, disclosed a sad case of a sons in
gratitude. according to the evidence.
Mrs. Patten. who Is quito old, was living
with her son, about 40 years old. While she
was absent from home about two months
ago he sold all the household goods to Toop
for 49, it is stated
Mrs. Patten brought suit in Justice
Spaulding's court for the property. Being
unable to give bond she could not get the
goods until the case was tried.
A change of venue was taken to Justice
Griffin's court, where judgment was given In
her favor. Deputy Constable Charles Potee
restored the goods to her.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

writes Mrs. Wesley Guy, of Kemptville. Ont,
Boz 6. rFor eight years after my little boy was
born suffered with female weakness, also sore
ness in ovaries, especially on my right side. and
pain in back. Was 50 miserable sometimes did
not know what was going TODD. Tried several
doctors but derived no benefit until I began
using DR., Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Had
only used four bottles also some of DR.. Piercc's
Autiseptic and Healing Suppositorles, when I
felt like another person. ! recommend DR..
Piercc's medicines to all my friends, If anyone
wishes to write me I will gladly answers
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription con-
tains no alcohol and is entirely free from
opium, cocaine and all other narcotics.
The dealer who offers substitute for
vFavorite Prescription does so to gain
the little more profit paid on the sale of
less meritorious medicines. His profit
is your loss; therefore, accept no sub
stitute.
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
the bouHA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
RAILWAY AGENTS RETURN HOME.
Made Extensive Trip Through the
Southwest After Convention.

The members of the National Association
of Railway Agents, who with their wives,
have been for a trip Of 4 week through
the Southwest, arrived in st. Louis last
night on a special train.
The association was represented on this
trip by $50 members, who attended the sew
enth annual convention at Eureka Springs,
Ark, where w. II. Mills of Norwalk, o.,
was reelected President, W. II. Cary of
Cottrell of Bismarck, Mo, treasurer.
The place for the next convention was
not decided upon, though President Mills
wards holding 1t in st. Louis. The mem
bers of the party separated for their re-
spective homes last night
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
INVALIDS ARE
CROWDING
THE OFFICE OF THE
RED CROSS
MEDICAL INSTITUTE
No. 14O2 OLIVE STREET.
Hundreds Are Taking Advantage
of the Generous Offer of a
Benevolent Institution.

The Red Cross Medical Institute uses only
the latest and most improved methods of
treatment, and every patient receives what
other doctors and institutions are powerless
to give.
These eminent gentlemen are giving their
services entirely free for three months (med-
icines exceptedD to all invalids who call upon
them for treatment before August q.
These services consist not only OF consul
tation, examination and advice, but also of
minor surgical operations.
The object in pursuing this course is to
become rapidly and personally acquainted
with the sick and afflicted, and under no
conditions will any charge whatever be
made for any service rendered for three
months. to all who call before August q.
The doctors treat all forms of disease and
deformities and guarantee a cure in every
case they undertake. At the first interview
a thorough examination is-made, and IL cur
able you are frankly and kindly told so; also
advised against spending your money for
useless treatment
Male and female weakness, catarrh and
catarrhal deafness, also varicocele, rupture,
goitre, cancer and all diseases of the rectum
are positively cured by their new treatment.
The chief associate surgeon Of the Insti-
.ute is in personal charge. Hours: a m.
to 7:so p. m. Sundays, 10 to z
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
East Side Realty Transfers.

Real estate transfers filed for record In Belle
willie yesterday were:
James NJ. Wilson to George Weber, lots II to
%, block IA. Denyerside: I. d. s. 600.
Frank Z. Abeli to c. o. McCasland lots s. and
So. Low addition: C. d., 81.
]. T. Donovan. trustee. to George Reithmann.
part block, Landsdowne. 50xls5: warranty deed,
500.
Francis Washington to P. ]. Soucy. southeast y
feet Of lot 10. block 13. Dentons second addition;
warranty deed. S26o.
d. +. McCasand to F. p. Brigham, lot 81, Co
lunbia place: warranty deed. S.2O.
F. p. Brigham to Doctor Hy. Hanson, lot u,
Columbia place: warranty deed. s1.25o.
J. d. Sinking to ]. ID. Dates. lot 1sS subdivision
block 4, Low addition: r d.. 800.
J. b. Dates to II. W. Boeckenkroger lot 15A,
subdivision block .. Low addition; warranty deed.
$1,000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
"LUCKY" BALDWIN STARTS
A SARATOGA OF HIS OWN.
Incorporates Town on His Big Ranch
Nenr Los Angeles and Is
Elected Mayor.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Los Angeles. Cal. July 2s-For two
months there has been bitter opposition all
over Southern California against e j.
e'Lucky'D Baldwin's proposition to incor-
porate a city of the sixth class on his big
and beautiful ranch out in the San Gabriel
Valley. The temperance and church people
say that Baldwin is in league with several
famous American sporting millionaires and
that it is the plan to create a municipality
entirely controlled by Baldwin and his sal
AIRED ranch superintendent, where there will
be no hindrance to the creation of a little
Monte Carlo within half hours ride of
Los Angeles.
The election took place yesterday and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
THE WEATHER.
Official Forecast for To-Day and
To Morrow.

Washington. July IS. Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
1l!ino!s-Showers and not warm Wednesday.
Thursday. fair. fresh southwest winds: becom-
ing northwest.
Thursday.
Oklahoma Indian Territory and Arkansas
Showers Wednesday and Thursday: not so warm
Thursday.
Iowa-Fair Wednesday, except showers md
cooler in southeast portion. Thursday fair
Missnur-Showers and not SO warm Wednes-
day. Thursday. fair.
Nehraska-Fair and cooler Wednesday Thurs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
CHALMERS D. BLOSSOM
DIES FROM SENILITY.
Successfully and Made Fortune
Funeral Sunday.

Chalmers Dwight Blossom, 81 years old.
of No. 500 Union boulevard. Gied at his
home yesterday afternoon at o'clock of
old age. He had been confined to his bed
about a week, but for six months he had
been in poor health.
Mr.. Blossom was one Of the old-time river
men of st. Louis. He came to this city
from Madison County. New York in 1899.
and after staying here two years he started
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

.irues with Disappointing Yields in most coun-
ties. Flowing for fan seeding has begun in tho
southern sections. but IN some localities tho
ground too dry. As result of damage by
wind in some localities and persistent dropping
in others. apples have suffered a further de-
cline. Grapes are rottaE badly in few To-
calities. but are generally doing well. The
blackberry crop has been considerably shortened
by dry weather In some districts. but in most
sections they are very abundant
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Woman Burned in Quarrel.

MattBenner. As years old. was arrested
Fifth District with throwing his wife on a
hot stove in the course of quarrel at their
home. No. 91S Madison street. Henry. Hoff-
It is said, assaulted Benner with poker
as he was about to stab his wife with a
fork Mrs. Benner was badly burned. When
the police arrived the men were struggling
fog possession of the poker.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Babq Costs Too Much

When the price paid is the mothers
health and happiness. The father
doesn't realize as he romps with the
child what years of wifely suffering
must be set against the baby's laughter.
Chronic invalidism is a high price to
pay for the painful Joy of maternity, yet
1t Is at such cost that many woman
becomes a mother. Such a price is too
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
must in the future depend upon private

must in the future depend upon private
sales
When the st. Louis and San Francisco
shareholders were recently offered Rock
Island securities in exchange the consolida-
ton was effected on basis of 90 per cent
of Rock Island common stock. and 50 per
cent of 8 per cent ten-year bonds for the
er been announced what percentage of the
Frisco stock was turned over to the Rock
Island management. However, enough was
delivered to insure the success Of the COM
blnation.
Action was taken by the New York Elk
change to-day, it was said, under the rule
that any stock shall be stricken from the
list when report by any member Is made
that less than 10 per cent of the issued
securities of a company are outstanding.
The securities of Rock Island exchanged
for the common stock of Frisco have been
listed on the exchange.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

much because
it is more than
nature asks.
By the use Of
Doctor Pierce's
Favorite Pre-
scription ma
ternity is made
practically
painless, and a
quick GONZALES
ence Is assured
in almost ev-
cry case.
NJ am pleased
to give my testi-
mony and wish I
could find words
strong enough to
induce other suf-
ferers to use DR..
Pierce's Fayorite
"a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
ROUTE of THE MIDLAND VALLEY.
Will Aid Materially In Development
of Indian Territory.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. July 2s.-Charles E. Ingersoll
of Philadelphia, formerly president OF the
Choctaw. Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad and
now vice president of the Cherokee Con-
struction Company, is the principal hacker
of a new railroad which is designed to aid
materially in the development Of the Indian
Territory.
This new line. which is already under
construction. is called the Midland Valley
Railway.
Official announcement is made that the
Midland Valley will start at Hartford. on
the border line between Arkansas and In
dian Territory. and will extend to Mon
treal n station on the St. Louis and San
Francisco. From the latter place 1t will go
TO Jamison and Mansfield. thence northeast
to point on the Iron Mountain road, back
from Greenwood to Excelsior, and thence
northwest across the main line of the Fris-
co. which runs from Fort Smith to Paris
Tex.
The new road will cross the Kansas City
Southern at Panama and the Fort Smith at
Bokoshe. /. 7. This project. it is said. Is
being financed In Philadelphia
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Fifty Million Dollar Issue.

San Francisco, July 2s.-The stockholders
have formally authorized the J,rectors -,
the corporation to issue 100000 600 worth OF
bonds, redeemable in thirty years. It was
stated that the company has fourteen sur
veying parties at work mapping out q
route from San Francisco to Salt Lake.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

Baltimore. July 2S.-The Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad has let the contract for the
Washington terminal improvement to an en-
cheering and constructing company of
Philadelphia at their bid of over s. 100000
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Government Rcport,

Department OF Agriculture, Weather Bureau
meteorological observations received ut St Louis
July IS. 1893 at 65g y. m. local time and s n
m seventy fifth meridian time. Observations
made at the moment Of time al all stations
Stations Dir. PIP. Nix Rain Wea Thar
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
LOANS MADE TO RAILROADS.
Promissory Notes Running for Short
Periods Used.

Railroads have negotiated loans amount
ing to over s1oo.oooOoO SO far this year.
The loans made are not Of the ordinary
kind covered by stock and bond issues rum
ming for a considerable period Of time. but
are short-time loans covered by promissory
notes.
The following is a partial list Of loans
made in this manner:
Amount
Lake Shore ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, S25 OO0. 900
Pennsylvanla % 5vyVO
RQCK oJN.cU
burlington
Union Pacific. 10. 00o. 900
Other loans besides those mentioned in
the list were made to Hooking Valley and
Lake Shore The period of these loans Is
from one to six years, and they bear in
terest from ~ to per cent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
FRISCO STOCK OFF THE LIST.
Future Disposition of Securities to He
Made at Private Sales.

New York. July 2s.-The announcement
by the New York Stock Exchange to-day
that the common stock Of the st. Louis and
San Francisco will be stricken from the
list was explained by an official Of the road
as meaning that the owners Of that stock
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

W -sther at 6:59 a. M, clear; at $50 n m
cloudy. Maximum temperature. "a degrees; min,
mum temperature, IS degrees. River % feer
EDWARD II. BOWIE,
Local Forccaster
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Street Railway Gross REGENTS.

Following is a comparative statement for
the fiscal years ending June 81, 1902, and
1903. of street railroad companies having
gross receipts of over 100000:
Name OF Company 1901 1917
Interurban Street Railway
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Precipitation inaprreclable.
EDWARD II. BOWIE.
Local Forecaster.
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