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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
BIG LIVESTOCK CONVENTION.
Fair Representatives Expected to
e Attend Oklahoma Meeting.

One of the special features planned for the
ninth annual Convention of the Oklahoma
Live Stock Association to be held in Okla
homa City February 10, II and II will be a
sale of Hereford and Durham cattle raised
in the Southwest, which will extend over
two days.
It is expected that arrangements will be
perfected to-day for the attendance of one
or more representatives of the Worlds Fair
at the convention. Colonel Zach Mulhall
stated yesterday that he has arranged for
a large number of businessmen to attend
the convention from st. Louis. including
probably a delegation from the Business
Mems League. Their presence at the con-
vention. it is assured. will serve to cement
their friendship with the merchants of
oklahoma. Indian Territory and Texas.
Ropirg and riding contests will be part
OF the entertainment programme OF the con-
rention as will also music by the Frisco
Cowboy Band. which includes several new
members. all of whom served as rough
riders with President Roosevelt in the
Spanish-American War.
Kansas City and Chicago will be repre-
scented. the former by a delegation from
tho Commercial Club.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. 1-Alum-$1 800
worth every month--clarifies the water used
by the 10000 inhabitants of Kansas City.
For years the people have drunk this water
and have found no fault with the system,
claiming that the clear water and their own
good health are sufficient argument against
all attacks on the coagulant.
Kansas City has been spending much time
and counsel on ways and means to increase
the capacity Of the waterworks. but the
subject OF Qualification and publication has
not come up for discussion. for 1t is regarded
as being entirely settled. There is often too
iittie water in the summer. but the quality
Is considered sufficiently good for table. cui-
mary and laundry purposes.
This is considered almost remarkable in
view of the fact that the water supply is
drawn from the Missouri River. and that
within comparatively short distances are the
packing houses of St. Joseph and Omaha.
sending all their refuse into the stream: and
the sewage of Leavenworth, the Soldiers
Home. st. Joseph. Atchison and Omaha are
added Combined with the natural yellow
mud of the Missouri River. the task which
Kansas City has to perform in order to get
clean water is no small one.
Kansas City purchased its waterworks
system from a private company about seven
years ago. In former years, the engines
were across the line in Kansas. When the
packing-houses were established above this
point. the works and reservoirs were sent
up the river about seven miles TO Quindaro.
There the present clarifying works are sit
uated.
TO ENLARGE PIPES
At present the city is wrestling with the
problem of enlargine the pipes between the
old waterworks station and Quindaro. the
flow being too small for the demands of a
growing city. This question settled. Kansas
City will be in position to command the
admiration Of the world for having an ex-
cellent water supply in large quantities
drawn from the dirtiest river in the West.
At Quindaro are the large reservoirs for
clarifying the water. 1t takes about twenty
four hours to rid the natural Missouri River
water OF the mud. slime and microbes which
the scientists insist infest the stream.
First the water is pumped into large
reservoir that is usually kept full. The
other side of the reservoir from the re-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
KANSAS CITY CLARIFIES WATER
BY THE ALUM PROCESS.

ceiving pipes is one long shelf, if the term
may be used 1t is lower than the other three
sides. smooth, and in turn is higher taan
the level Of the water in the next reservoir,
which adjoins the first.
The water from reservoir NO. goes over
the shelf in an even sheet about 400 feet
long and hardly half an inch in thicknss
About a foot above this sheet are arranged
perforated gas pipes, through which comes
the alum solution. The small streams of
alum solution fall directly into the thin
sheet Of dirty water. thus distributing the
solution thoroughly and evenly.
Three grains of alum to every gallon OF
water are used in making the solution.
or, in other words. three million grains to
one million gallons. The daily capacity OF
the waterworks is about 15.o0o,Wo gallons.
this amount being used during nearly all
Of the summer months.
EFFECT OF THE ALUM
The effect of the alum solution on the
dirty water is felt in a few hours. 1t forms
n sticky mucuous substance, with the car
Donates of the water that is heavier than
the fluid. As the substance sinks to the bot
tom of the reservoir, microbes, dirt ana
other deleterious ingredients are carried
with it. After a few hours the water in
this reservoir is perceptibly cleaner than
before.
However. this is not deemed sufficient.
The water is then sent into one of two ld
joining reservoirs. which are used for set
Ting purposes. Two reservoirs are used al
ternately in order 10 allow one of them to
be cleaned. Here the alum solution finishes
its task. The water becomes absolutely
clear and is drawn off to the waterwOrks
distributing stations across from Kansas
City. 1t takes only a short time for the
residue in one of the settling reservoirs to
reach depth of three or four feet, so
thoroughly does the alum solution DO its
work.
City officials assert that Kansas City Las
less typhoid than any other city in the
United States Of the same size. They point
out that the alum in the water is absolute
ly lost by the chemical change which is
made when. the mucuous substance Is
formed The water is tasteless and leaves
no coat on 4 glass when left standing. In
fact it is probable that few Kansas City
people even remember that alum is used to
clarity their water.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

lines will do likewise unless they find that
better terms than those offered cannot be
made.
There is, however. an undercurrent of be-
lief on both sides that settlement of some
sort will be made. Both the officials OF
the railroads and the leaders of the com
mittee express a sincere desire to avoid a
strike and intimate that there is a pos
sibility of settlement without 1t.
WABASH CONFERENCE.
However. the Western roads have not a
monopoly Of so-called labor troubles. On
his return from New York President Ram
sey of the Wabash will meet committee
Of firemen and trainmen of his road.
The conference is set for next Monday.
and 1t is stated that the chief point at at
by Mt. Ramsey. who. it is said, while al
ways willing to meet Committees of en-
ployes of his road. has steadfastly refused
to confer with railroad committees or lead
ers of railroad orders outside Of his sys-
tenn.
Grand Master Hanahan of the Order of
Locomotive Firemen and W. Lee of the
Order of Trainmen held a conference with
Mr. Ramsey several days ago. This is said
to be concession Of Mr.. Ramseys mas
much as he met the leaders of the union,
though on what terms It is not stated.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
RAILROADS OFFER REJECTED.
Wage Increase Committees Refuse
FriacO's PrOPOsitiOn.

Wage Increase Committees Refuse
FriscO's Proposition.
AS predicted in last Sundays Republic
tho wape-iMrease conferences being held
in st. Louis between the officials OF west
ern roads and committees of trainmen anu
conductors began to assume definite shape
last week.
While no agreement has been reached be-
tween the employees and any OF the mes
tie attitude of both parties has been Clear
Iy defined, and it is authoritattvely stated
that action of a decisive nature VII ps
taken by one or more of the conierflhs
parties this week.
that the relations between the NJ. n. @
r. officials and the committee. as rag as az, an
agreement Is eeneernesn, S ,eaassn1 are stf'i''eu N
" 'T nropposition was made to the committee
by the road which, after being suonltieSS
Instructions to the committee to declare q
strike II better terms cannot be MADE
The original increase demanded by the
conductors and tratnmen was ~ per cent cen.
This increase the NJ, X. &, T. officials star,
ed that they could not grant, and onerea
a much lower increase. Action was taken
Further conferences were held between
the officials of the NJ. K & T., A. b. Gar
retson, assistant grand master OF the order
Jof Railway Conductors. and P. H. Morris
sey, grand master Of the Order Of Railway
Trainmen.
II is said that Messrs Morrissey and Gar
retson adhered to their original demand OF
20 per cent, and stated that If 1t was not
granted a strike would be declared.
Another conference will he held this week,
and the leaders of the trainmen and con-
ductors expressed themselves as certain
that a definite understanding will be
AS an outcome of the conferences between
the officials of the Frisco and the commit
them the counter proposition of the Frisco
has been refused by the committee and
referred to the Frisco and trainmen for
further instructions.
The poll on the proposition of the Mis-
souri, Pacific is still being taken. 80
To-day conferences will be resumed with
the Cotton Belt which has as yet not made
a proposition to the committees appointed
to call on its officials.
In case one Of the committees declare
strike none of the committees Of the other
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
COAL MINER KICKED
80 AND STABBED TO DEATH.
ASsnulted by Twenty-Five Men-he
Had Worked During the Recent
Anthracite Strike.

Wikesbarre Pa, Feb. L-Constance So
brilefsko, a Russian and a well-known local
miner, who had worked during the strike.
was to-day kicked and stabbed to death by
twenty-one of his infuriated countrymen
who are all either miners or laborers work
ing in and about the mines at Plymouth
The party had been at q dance during
Saturday night, many Of them not return
ing to their homes until noon to-day. The
deed was committed on the public highway
near the Boston mine breaker at Larks-
Vile. -
One Of the party, named Powell Ladofski.
confessed to being implicated in the killing
and he and twenty others were arrested
this evening and committed to the Luzerue
County Prison.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
BREWSTER COUNTY, TEX, MAP.
Shows the Position of Important
Mining Properties.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Feb. 1.-The United States
Geological Survey has recently issued
special map OF the mining districts In
Brewster County, Tex, in the neighbor-
hood of Terlingua. 1t was prepared in CO.
operation with the University Of Texas
mineral survey. 1t not only indicates ac-
curately the topography Of the region and
the location and direction Of roads, trails,
boundaries and drainage features, but also
shows the position of important mining
properties
So exact has been the survey that even
the location of the smaller claims on the
mountain sides are indicated. The map
should be OF considerable value to engineers,
mine owners and others Interested in the
region.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

Maysville, KY. Feb. L-Charles Duncan
,Lightfoot is charged with the crime. A
crowd Of negroes entered Burks saloon late
in the night. among them Duncan and
He had been stabbed three times. No one
saw the deed committed. 1ightfoot's cap
was found in the place. and he cannot be
located to-day. Duncan came here from
Mount Olive several months ago.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
EmpIoye. IN the House.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The House met at
noon to-day for the purpose Of pronouncing
leuiogies in memory Of the late Senator Nc
MILAN of Michigan. The speakers were
W. smith. Gardner and Henry c. Smith at
Michigan; Babcock Of wisconsin and Bur
ton of Ohio. AT 1:s5 O'clock, as a rurrner
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
Large Shipments of Coal.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 1.-The Reading Rail-
way Company, during the month OF jan
uary brought down It's main line to tide
water nearly 100000 tones of anthracite
coal. During the past week the company
brought down over 1880 cars. containing
about 273,O0O tons. The shipment of coal
during the past month has been the heav-
lest in the history Of the Reading Company.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
FIRE ATTACKS COAL SHAFT.
superstructure Is Badly Damaged
at Breese, Ill.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carlyle, Ill. Feb 1.-The superstructure
of the East mine in Breese. owned and op-
damaged about 5000 by fire this evening.
The blaze was discovered about 6 o'clock.
It originated in the west part Of the top
works in which are located the coal chutes
for supplying the engines of the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern Railroad. These
were destroyed. The fire was under control
of the volunteer fire department by $40
o'clock, and the main portion of the struc-
ture was saved. Operations will not cease
on account of the fire.
Tonight traffic Of the railroad Is blocked
by the debris. The loss is covered by uasur-
ance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
DEATHS.

,APPEL.BAUM-on January, n. 1903. at 80
band Of Elizabeth Appelbaum (nee Buschjosb ant
ouE dear father and father-in-law and grand
1ather. who died suddenly at the age OF 6s wears
Funeral from the family residence. No. 402
Fiorissant avenue, Tuesday. February 3. at
o clock a. m. thence to Holy Trinity Church
tnence to Calvary Cemetery. Relatives ant
friends are invited to attend
ELIZABETH APPELBAUM.
Wife.
CHARLES APPELBAUM.
Son.
THRESE HAKE
tnee Appelbaum). DAUGHTER
KATHRINE ROTH
tnee Appebaum). Daughter
FRED HAKE, Son-in-law
PHILIP ROTH. Son-in-,aw.
s-h HARRY SQUIRE, Son-in-Iayy,
Besides grandchildren
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
DENVER & RIO GRANDE INCREASE.
fI
Demand Of Firemen, Engineers and
Conductors Refused. =

UemAnU OF F1kemen, EnS1h&trH Ahu-
Conductors Refused. y
Denver, Colo, Feb. 1.-The Denver and
Rio Grande Railroad has voluntarily in
creased the wages of all Of its machinists,
boilermakers, blacksmiths, tin workers in
spectors car repa1rers and their helpers
23s to 5 per cent.
The Grievance Committee of the fremen
and engineers of the Denver and Rio
Grande is in session in this city, and it
Is reported that the firemen, engineers, con-
ductors and trainmen stand out for a 20
per cent increase in wages, which has been
refused. it is said. by General Manager
Russell Harding,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
ACQUIRES an Eastern Outlet.

Montreal. Feb. 1.-The Canadian North
ern Railway has acquired the Great North
ern Railway Of Canada, which is about 252
miles in length and gives the Canadian
Northern an Eastern outlet.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
EXPIRES. Train 1. Restored.

Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. Its lines having
been cleared of freight congestion, and tn
situation permitting it, the Lehigh Valley
Black Diamond Express, which was dis
continued west Of Wilkesbarre some time
ago.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
DIAMOND RING is RECOVERED.
Mrs. David Campbell Causes Ar
rest of Her Domestic.

Charged with the theft of a diamond ring
valued at s150, Hattie Mecke. a domestic at
the home of Mrs. David Campbell, No. 509s
F'airmount avenue, was arrested yesterday
by Special Officers Williams and Tesch-
macher of the Tenth District.
The prisoner is 80 years old. The ring
bell. who will apply for a warrant this
morning.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
sKUNKS MAKE HOME
IN CARTHAGE RESIDENCE.
Owner of the House May Have to Va
cate During Fight to XIII the
N0isOme Animals.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carthage, Mo-, Feb. IA colony of
skunks was discovered yesterday in the
residence of William Steinhaus. an cleo
trician of this city.
They had crawled from the cellar up be-
tween the plastering and weatherboarding
to the garret, and now maintain their nest
despite ell that the owner OF the property
can do.
Traps will be set and it is probable that
the house will be vacated temporarily.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
8. #. CRAPO RETIRES.
He VIII BE Succeeded by A. w.
Smith.

Smith.
Saginaw, Mich, Feb. IA circular was
issued to-day by the Pere Marquette Rail
road announcing the retirement from the
road Of 9. T. Crapo of Detroit, who from
1884 up to the change in control of the
road, which occurred a month ago, was
general manager, and who then became
general superintendent under General Man
ager NJ J. Carpenter. The new general SUI
perintendent, whose appointment takes effect
Tomorrow. is A. w. Smith of Chicago.
who, for fifteen years, has been the pri-
vate secretary of Mr.. Carpenter.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

wedding Rings (Solid Gold).
Finest qualities, g to so. Mermod 4 j. =
cards. Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

BEELI-on Sunday. February 1, 1909 at s.5o
a m, aiter a short illness, beloved husband Of
SarSnne Beeli ,nee Blattner) and father Of
sophia, Leo Emma and Carrie Beeli Va
Funeral from residence. No. 3Dgl Eads avenue.
Tuesday q. m, to Highland IN
Please omit flowers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
FUNERAL OF MIR. BARKER.
Services to Take Place at Christ
Church Cathedral.

The body Of James Barker, general pas
senger and ticket agent of the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas Railroad. who died at
this morning. Funeral services will take
place tomorrow morning from Christ
Church Cathedral. The body will be taken
to Nantucket, Mass, for burial.
The following pallbearers have been Sc
lected: Columbus Halle. r. ". Mcguire,
John Sebastian, c. S. Crane. Byron Snyder,
George W. Berry, G. Z. Ware and l.. II.
Knapp. & 1-"et
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

BRAGG-Sarah Hurley Bragg widow of Johr
Harrison BraRg. SATURDAY, january al Ier, AZ
Inc residence OF her son lin law B. b. Webster
Funeral and interment private
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
MILES THE GUEST OF THE KING.
American General Entertained at
Dinner at Windsor Castle.

london, Feb. 1-General Miles was the
quest of the King and Queen at dinner in
Windsor Castle tonight.
The Prince and Princess Of Wales and
others were among the party. King Edward
is in good health.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
one-Thir rd Of An the Champagne

Imported into this country is G. H. Mumm
& Co.'S Extra Dry. Its leadership is so
firmly established that no other brand came
within 600 of its record Of million and
a half bottles imported in 1Y2
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

BkANCH-JIlian i. Branch, beloved husband
2L Aniorea Al Branch tnee Hoit), on SUNDAY.
Sebruafy L 1903, at l:l5 D. m, at the aye ~
- years months. after lingering ilIuess -
1nternent at Festus Mo.
Virginia papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
With Kaiser.

Armour Dimes With Kaiser.
Berlin, Feb. 1.-Allison Armour of Chi
cago lunched with Emperor William to-
day..
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

DOWNEY, Entered into rest on January n
tsos. at o clock y. m. Patrick Downey beloved
husband OF Agnes Downey (nee jones'. ana onr
SeaF tatner, ana brother OF Peter and John Dow
and Mrs. Dillon. ' -1aneE
funerai from family residence. No 1913 North
FHteenth street. on Tuesday. February s. at
p m, 70 81. Lawrence O'Tooles Church. thence
10 Caiyary Cemetery. Friends invited to attend
East 81. Louis papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

COITER.On Sunday. February J. 1903, at a
sr, aged 10 years. at family RESIDENCE No 2aIs.
t4ullanphy street. ~'o' -'A"-A
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
WINTER RESORTS.

AsHEvILLE, n. O,
The land Of the sky. The most famous wintQ
nArTEST TsiSSsTf T Pask sas s01sh6j 1Msh6jrzx.
Modern and strictly high-class In every detail
Of appointment and comfort Capacity 30 0it.
heated; Open crate Ares: Electric lighted Elsv.-
adam drives. Private livery. .oRsn al the yeaf.
menf. D. R. Darby. Mgr. D. c. WADDELk
JR.. proprietor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02
AST e M a

The Great January Clearing Sale
1T Bars presents an opportunity TO secure
choice, new bargains weekly. There's NO
Greatest Store" after you get them hcme.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

IGoE-on Sunday. February 1, 1909 at,r
Thomas r.. lgoe, beloved son OF Michael / and @
Anrgaret lgoe lnee Henernanj. and brother or
hatn. John J. Dillon Mrs. p. J. Dslion, Peter NJ "a
William H.. Sarah and Nellie Igoc. aged rs year.
Z Funeral from family residence. No. 4427 Kos.
suSh avenue. on Tuesday. February B. at $50 a
M. to Holy Rosary Church, thence to Calvary
Cemetery. Friends Of the family are invited to
attend.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

- nBARkER-Entered into rest at San Antonio
Tex, on Friday, January 30, 1909. at ID 40 n m >
James Barker, aged 6S years - ''
Services will be held at the chapel OF Christ
Church Cathedral. Tuesday. February g. at 10
Eelock a m. 1nterment at Nantucket Mass
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

,aSsIGa-on 5SASGa-on Sunday, February /. 1903, at i
CLOCK p. m. Mrs. susan BauEh, relict of the
late Captain William Baugh, and beloved mother
o. Charles L. Baugh and Mrs. Nellie McNernsy
tnee Baugh).
Funeral on Tuesday. February 3, at z:so D. m.
from residence, No. IA South Fourth street.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

DRoEGE-Suddenly on Sunday February
wv. az o'clock y. m. Rose JUST Droege ;nee
sNeuenscnMahoer). beloved wife of AUGUST Droeps
eno our GEAR mother. at the age of 81 years
Due notice Of funeral will be efven
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

John branson forbes. second son Of the Ia re-
Ooctof sAiah ana MRS Cornela FORBES
at st. Louis, from Lyucn's undertaking rooms
Tuesday morning, February 2, At 10 o'clock 20
Bellefontaine Cemetery. ~
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-02

EIEINLon Saturday. January Il, 1903. at $50
PAN m i,ss sohn Klein osievsa & husband Of Anna
father, at the age OF IS years.
Funeral Will take place Tuesday February
:. at D. M. from the family residence. No. LII
Soulsrd street. to St Johns OF Nepomuk Church
thence to SS. Peter and Pauls Cemetery Rela-
tves and friends are invited to attend.
Deceased was member OF Alpha Council, No.
J. L. of H.: Deutscher Oesterreichischor ITnter.
stuetzenugs verein and Mus,cianx Mutual Bepe.
lit Association.
KENNEDY-on Saturday. January n ,.,
John Edward Kennedy. beioved husband Of Ma. Ma.
nie Kennedy nee Lee. suddenly. at the age
Funeral from family residence. No. 427sA s,
n Ferdinand avenue on Tuesday, FEBRUARY q At
p. m to Bellefontains Cemetery. Friends In
'yited to attend.
Deceased was q member Of yores,srs League.
No. 1se.
Chicago. H., and Springfield. Mo-, papers please
copy.
koESS!aoa SSsi.Sassn sssndsy February 1903 loss
Wiiiiam E. Alfred e. Harry G. and Fred C.
Funeral from the family residenoe, No, sllsA
yista avenue. Tuesday. Februery 8, as d M.
to the crematory.
0poNNELL-on Sunday. February /. 1903. at
gclock, a, m. MilIiam; beloved son x Bridget
Sbenns and dssr blothsr u w Shamss as f.15isa john.
Patrick, James. Maggie and Nellie o. Dcnneli
demos. No. 14lt North Seventh street. to st.
Pst.ick's Church. thence TO calvary Cemetery
Friends are invited to attend.
Drs notice of tims will be given.
gunS.IE S.ISvss gssbsrussy 1907 at
sssst b. % oconnor tnss XhsarnS A1 0' A'A-
Eunsyal win take plaos Monday at .. nj.
Eftcm family residence, No. 5Sss Cousins avenue
Ysto ii Theresa Church. thence to Calvary Cems-
N.a 1ntsgmsnt Nrtgate. .-.-.-----z-- -1.----
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-02-20

Rock Island, ILL.,, Feb. 13.-Shop a,
the principal store house of the Rock
Island arsenal is destroyed by fire,
together with its contents, which
included cavalry and infantry equip
mcnts of every description and mil
lion rounds of Krag Jorgensen smoke
less ammunition. The contents was
worth 81, SEQ, 900. The building was
n massive structure, three stories IN
height and was erected twenty years
ago at cost of four hundred thou
sand dollars.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1903-02-20
End of Hearing in Coal Case.

Philadelphia, Feb. 1G.-Thc anthra-
cite commission, after being in con-
tiuuous session for NOSE than three
months, closed it's open hearings with
an all-day argument by Clarence 5.
barrow in behalf of the miners. The
commission will begin the considera-
ton of its award next Thursday. 1t is
expected that by the end of the month
the arbitrators will be ready to make
their announcement If an increase OF
wares is determined upon, it will date
from the first of last November.