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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
ALUM LEGISLATION
HAS THE CALL.

has THE CALL
1t is generally conceded that alum has
the call with the Grand jury. This subject
has been never-failing source Of specula-
tion by those around the Assembly. and
this years vote on the subject has been one
OF the live topics OF conversation.
Cole County officials are complaining OF
the service which they are getting in St.
Louis on subpoenas sent there for mem
bers- OF four sent two days ago, only one
had been served tonight
RuInors that "ishing parties" were popu-
lar are credited here. Many members are
reported to be too busy TO come to Jeffer-
son City. at least until after next Tues
day, when they may be attached in the
usual order and brought here
Whether alum will be the point on which
the ball will turn remains to be seen. r.
l. Gregory. former Police Commissioner Of
Kansas City. was before the Grand Jury
this afternoon to tell what he knew about
pure-food legislation. especially in connec-
ton with a candy bill. There IS a line on
this in st. Louis. which will probably be
taken up within the next few days.
Gus z. Iohman, cashier OF the Mer-
chants Bank. and Oscar G. Burch. cashier
Of First National Bank OF Jefferson City.
we're again before the Grand Jury to-day
to tell about some large bills.
TRACES OF BIG BILLS
ABOUT THE CAPITAL.
Ben q. vieth. proprietor OF the Madison.
told Of one 500 bill which a member of the
visiting committee had secured on a State
warrant and displayed in fun.
There is another which Joseph Huegel had
seen in the Central Hotel That win not
be accounted for until some OF the missing
members appear.
There is still another 500 bill which a
well-known Senator Is said to have had.
His explanation OF its source has not been
made public.
A 1900 bill. other than the Page bill. is
still untraced, though Attorney General
Crow Is hot on its trail.
The activity which Mr.. Crow IL displaying
has made his friends prophesy that he will
leave nothing undone to secure indictments.
Witnesses who have been before the Grand
Jury testify to the earnestness and vigor
which he displays in his examination of
witnesses.
When Governor Dockery instructed TO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
SALT TRUST Is
UNDER INJUNCTION.

temporary Injunction order obtained.
which the defendants asked the court to modify
the ground that the antitrust law had no
application to contracts for purchases and sales
within a state The Circuit Court overruled this
contention. and sustained the Governments posi-
tiop This practically concluded the case, and f.
IS understood that in consequence the Federal
salt Company Is about TO be dissolved and that
no further contest Will be made.
This Is brief outline OF the most inpor-
tant steps legislative and administrative, taken
during the past eighteen months in the direction
OF solving 50 far as at present it seems prac-
ticable by national legislation or administration
20 solve, what we call the trust problem They
represent OF very substantial achieve
rnent. They reprtsenf succexs<ul erort 10 de-
Wise and sppiy real remedies a. effort when
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
SMALLER SHIPPERS
FORCED TO RETIRE.

These unjust practices had prevailed to- such
an extent and for 50 long a time that many OF
ths- smaller shippers had been driven out Of
on each railway system had been able By his
Illegal advantages 20 secure a monopoly on fthe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04

He spent an hour and a half with the
Grand Jury this afternoon.
It is not thought that It had much TO do
With the testimony Of Webster Gordon Of
Boone County. who came here the first OF
the week and told about Walkers alleged
appropriation Of a clerks wages. This
charge was rehashed during the last cam
paign.
Senator Walker said after his visit to the
Grand Jury that he thought there was less
evidence OF boodlIng in the Senate than US
nal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
Ecrema. 70 cure. Sc. Pay.

Your druggist viii refund your money II
PAZO OINTMENT falls to cure Ringvorrn.
letter, eOd Ulcers. Sores, Pimples. Black
feads on the face. and all skin diseases 800.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04

h'''o' VI 'ie iAhC-H AVenus -,
,s9y seys dynamite Msrt;ss. tsotr jaws wSsa
t,~o-,. -, : 5snsoo By the 81, fJoui4
.ssssx,f WI sEha=i;ios TO bring the mex;
..seras.se National Conference 20 ST.
tS,qfTeds OF turn-tiles will be used 10 I'D.
crowds 20 the Worlds Fair ground
S'6n Dedication Day.
Park Commissioner RidEoiy naodifiss his
dftier relative 10 picnlcs at pnr<a
Charles F. Gait gets nrss price and SIAN
Ey. Birge second N ths Smith Academy
Exclamation contest.
3 sssepositors IN the defunct Ryan Turf In
vestment concern viii be paid about u pcs
cent within the next ten days.
The Japanese Fete ana Bazaar. az Mrs.
Joseph Baseom'o home is given liberal
patronage ~
High school senior class holds annual
banquet at the Louisiana Hall,
J. Bion- Arnold, consulting electric en-
Eineer of Chicago. speaks IN favor OF sub
ways 10 relieve congestion Of street cars
before the Engineers Club.
The Southern Illinois Teachers Associs-
tion. In session at East ST Louis. elected
officers and selected CeIro-as the next meet
ing place
River pilots finally desert their post Of
duty tosenforce demands for more wages
Three hundred express-saeoa drivers
strike because demand for higher wages IS
denied them. ass
Many Governors and Mayors viii. attend
National Good Roads ConventIon, 5oa, be
held at the Odeon April 27-2e
Doctor N. B. Carson secured thsl allow
ance of 5000 in his claim against shesestate
OF w. 81 Lincoln, for an unusual surgical
operation. -. 80
The reIl estate men OF East ST. Louis
have arranged FOR big antI-Stephsns dam
onstration to-day.
De Fores: wireless telegraphy station will
be feature OF the Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
EwING-DAvIs.

EwING-DAvIs.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana. NJ. April 3.-The marriage ot Mss
Maud Davis and Mr. Frank Ewing. both OF
Ailiersviii1. took place to-day.
EADS-LAwLESs.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Marshall Mo-. April 5.-Narried recently a.
Arrow Rock, Mr Preston Eads and Mss Nilisl-
len Lavless, by the Reverend D. c Bolton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
To-D4rS NEWS IN BRIEF.


: Yesterdays bank clearings were E.seisse:
sbaianccs. H.Il7.715. Local discount rates
were firm between and per cent. Do
Jrestic exchange was quoted ns follows:
New York. soc premium bid. 5Sc asked:
Chicago. SC premium bid. 1oc asked: Gin
cinnad. Louisville and New Orleans. par
bi icc premium asked.
Wheat closed lower at eszc May:
soVIilEc No. > rcd. Corn closed lower at
a5iEc asked May: soc No. 2 mixed. Oats
closed at S3ise bid May: Csc No mixed.
VIZ local market for spot cotton was i,iss
Isher-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04
LoCAL ANp srRuRnAn

The Reverend l. II. Do-chesss t,hurch.
pastor Of the LAnesll Avenus -
Boys dynamite MErtig, i,ofr tnws ,ySss
sStke. because he slssssee.s .e'' - "'''''
he caught them tss
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-04

Always Freshen Biscuit by Putting In Warming OyeR'
then use as any bresd or cereal is served.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
PAW WTUXET.

After q brief concert by the Fire King
Band last night the Volunteer Fire com
pany with Its members in fun uniforms
started for a street parade before at
tending the Lakewood fair.
The line was headed by Drum Mator
T. J. Cooke aud the band with Leader
Howard l. Lee followed Then came Cap
tain Fred r. Johnson. Assistant Foreman
G IT. Johnson and tho active and honor
arS members of the company
The lire Of march follows. Commercial
sheldon 90 Broad across Bridge 10 Main
street Warwick siae, Fair street. South
Fair 90 Atlantic avenue Washington
street 70 Union ball where the fair Il
being held
The members ~ the Ladies Auxiliary
also attended the fair takins the $50
transfer car for Lakewood.
The date for the fair OF the Volunteer
Fire comrany has beer act as the hrst
week In February and odd Fellows hall
on Broad street has been secured by the
committee for that purpose
Mr.. Robert Peitis is keeping UT the
good work of filing IN the mud hole at
the head OF The cove. which has long bAen
an eyesore. except az high water BARGE
loads OF oyster shells arrive daily and
considerable nliine has already been done
Mount Vernon lodge. No 50 7 q q. y.
had long and interesting meeting IN tie
hall on Rrosd street last night
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
RIVERSIDE.
Indignation Over Monroe epl.
sads Expressed at Church
Nsstlng--Othsr Local Items

The weekly Thursday night meeting OF
the Congregational church held last night
partook largely OF the natSfe OF an in
dignation meeting. at the action OF the
town council in deposng Franklin Mon
roe from the office of sergeant Of police.
The action was denounced in round
terms by the pastor OF the church, Rev
Thomas r Norris. as well as by various
prominent members OF the congregation.
Among those who were active IN their
condemnation OF the action OF the coun-
ell were some who had been also active
I'm their crusade against the conditions
which prevail here In the summer time.
QUALIFIED TODAY.
Sergeant Blckford qualified today and
took charge OF the Second station. The
transfer OF Mr.. Monroe to the Central
precinct leaves the police force one man
short here The vacancy Is being tlled
by Special officer r. ID. Hicks who viii
do regular duty tonight and tomorrow
night. after which an officer from the
Watchemohet district will be assigned to
duty here
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

The Tenderfoot" musical comedy by
Richard earle and n. L. Hesrtz. is the
attraction announced for one week az the
Providence Opera House. commencing,
Monday. Nov. q
Richard Carle. the author. stage direct
or and star Of the occasion. Is a Young
man. an American by birth. "a wears or
age. and who has given the stage many
aud some OF the biggest song hits sung In
prominent productions. For several
years he divided his time between Lon
don and New York. where ne is consid-
cred a genius and for the last two
seasons has been under the Dearborn the
stre management OF Chicago. whore he
Is recognized as the most popular operai-
ic celebrity ot the day. His latest effort
THE Tenderfoot" IL booked for an inde6
mite run. commencing January lst at =
Broadway theatre, New York. after
which u will be seen IN London. England.
80
Frank Losee. who plays SIR George
Vernon. father OF Dorothy Vernon. with
Miss Bertha Gailand. IL one of the viriie
actors OF the old stock school and imbues
the role % the masterfu king of peak"
with such genuine humanity as 90 win the
living OF the audience. IN spite OF his
tyraunical temper. HE paternal pride in
his self-wiiled daughter. 81 the same
time that he is trying 20 starve her into
submission. Is one OF the cleverest bits OF
Characterization on the modern stage
MIR. Iosee was a member OF the Albee
stock company last summer az Keith's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
READ, MARK AND LEARN CLUB
Current Events RevlaWed and ART Discussed
at Recsnt Meeting,

The Read, Mark and Learn club met al
t1e home OF Mrs. Maurice VI. Cooke
wayiand avenue last Monday. After the
regular busine=s had been disposed or
Miss Annie @. Cummings treated Of tho
current events OF the day for half hour.
touching upon the appearance and char
eofor Of the Sultan OF Turkey, also his
connection with certain mysterious hap
peningp In the empire--read on article on
the ''ecience OF Food" She tDld OF the ex-
periences OF an American mAling engineer
IA Siberia and gave some interesting
items concerning Mime. Patti and her hus-
band the Mckinley memorial at Toledo,
Ohio, the new Christian Science church IN
New York were referred To and she also
made mention OF Howelrs home at Kit
terry Point, Me. The review OF HE latest
book Letters Home" and several other
recent publications. including Mrs. Wig
gins ''Rebecca" and Miss Johnstone's
new serial "sir Mortimer now appear
ing In ''Harper's'' magazine WAS interest
ing.
After some discussion on these topics.
Mrs Lincoln Davis presented al able
paper on the life and works or "sandeo
BothvilIe." the italian artist. showing
copies OF some OF his greater pictures, In
clrding Birth OF Venus. 'pallas."
Spring" and several madonnas
At the close OF the program Mrs. Cooke
served light tea and the club adjourned
20 Nov "a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
EXPECT
BIG STATE
EXHIBIT
Rhode Island Showing VIII b
Interesting, According 10 In.
dicatIons al Present Time.

The Louisiana Purchase exposition CON-
mission met yesterday afternoon. at which
Vice President Gleason and Commissioner
Hayes submitted reports OF the work as
II is now progressing. Both gentlemen
expressed themselves as being well
pleased with the rapid completion Of the
principal exhibition buildings. and feel
quite certain that the exposition will open
Its gates on the date advertised-April 10
next.
A the time of pr Glssson's visit to the
grounds the foundation Of the Rhode ISL
and state building was we'll under way.
The building is pleasantly situated on n
prominent hill, which boasts a grove OF
green trees and profusion Of flowers Will
be planted about the grounds. The build
lng viii be one Of the finest state build
ings in the entire exposition being Of
nrmcr appearance and a simplicity that
Is st once dignified and beautiful.
Senator Champlin has taken charge OF
the Block Island exhibit. which will he
quite individual and will occupy space Of
its own and a letter from him outlining
his plans was read at the meeting yes
terday
President Francis of the Louisiana Pur.
chase exposition has set aside "Wednesday.
Oct ), 1904, as Rhode Island Day. which
is sandwiched I'm between New York
Day and German Day two of the
most important special observance days
of tho big fair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
MUNICIPAL COURT.

In the matter Of the petition for citation
IN the estate Of James Niblo. John 8.
Wormer and Albert Oatley were present
in the municipal court OF the city OF Prov
idence today, end were examined by the
counsel for the petitioner
The petition for the appointment Of a
guardian for Cora A. Pearce was discon-
tinued
The petition for the discovery Of per
sonal estate Of David ". Reeves vas
withdrawn.
The administration account for the es-
tat. OF Caroline r. Shaw was settled.
In connection with the affairs Of the es-
tate OF George T. Paine the petition for
Appraisers was sranted.
The petition for administrator for ths
estate OF Margaret Toomey was granted.
The discharge az tie guardian OF Arthur
s. Hart was accepted.
Inventories were accepted for the es-
tates OF Abby D. Collins. Rose Sasinnis.
Catherine Stanley and Lorenzo Franco.
The decree Of the supreme court in the
matter OF the estate OF Annie Leonard
was ordered recorded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
PAWTUCKET.

Maurice J. o'Brien OF Lawrence. Mass.
was last night elected by the votes OF
Chairman Thornley,, Mr.. Nicholas, Mr.
Mcyay, DR. Murphy and Miss hinsley'
superintendent OF schools Of this city. At
the meeting OF the committee last eve
ring Mr.. Kelaghans two friends stood
by him until the last Notwithstanding
he declined to be candidate many weeks
ago.
Mr. O'Brien II a graduate OF Boston
university and took the POSTGRADUATE
course at Chicago university. lie " at
present supervising master OF the big
John Tarbox school OF Lawrence, Mass,
and has the endorsement of many promi-
nent educators OF the country.
Hts term of office is for one year from
last night and Miss Florence +. Davis.
the present clerk OF the school commit
tee wss last night elected for year
from the same time.
Next Wednesday evening an approprla-
tion for a new iron g.rder bridge viii be
recommended 10 the board OF aldermen
for Cross street.
Grand Regent ". J. Burton made an
address at the very largely attended open
meeting OF Pawtucket Council held I'm
odd Fellows hail. last evening.
There was a supper and social held by
the Ladies' Auxiliary society of St Paul's
church that was q success In every way.
one OF the chief attractions was the work
OF the Imperial orchestra.
Thomas Larkin was last night Installed
as trustee OF Little Rhody Council, y.
f O. r.
John ShawcrosS 2 veteran Of the civil
war oied st the Rhode Island hospital
of pneumonia and his funeral took place
from the residence OF James r. shaw
cross Rev. Marion Law conducted the
funeral services The deceased was a
moSnher OF the q A Y of Taunton.
At last evenings meeting of the sta
tionary Engineers association Presldent
Thomas p. Burke delivered an instructive
address on "Boile- Setting
The Business Mems association has
made arrangements to have a light tunch
AZ the rooms every Saturday evening dur
ing the winter
Erving Y. Woolley, the retiring presi-
dent OF tho Young Peoples societies OF
Pawtucket and Centrsl Falls viii he
given reception a week from tonight
at SaylesVille,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
WARREN.

A. the regular session Of the Fifth dis.
trict court before Judge Bosworth yes-
terday morning the assault case Of John
Smith against William F. Faulkner con-
tlnued from Nov. z. was the only GRIM
inal case heard Smith testified that on
Nov. 2 ne was crossing the lawn on the
premises of the Joyce Street school.
when some one halooed 20 him 10 get off
the grass and the next moment he was
struck with A sod FOUNDER. Several wit
nesses were called and testified that
Faulkner hit Smith and Smith made no
attempt TO hit Faulkner. Faulkner testi-
ned that he was protecting the town
property and acting in self-defense. DR.
Connolly was called 10 testify as 10 the
nature of the wound received by Smith
He said that Smiths ear was split badly.
and II wes uncertain yet whether n would
affect his hearing or not. After a session
Of over two hours the court found Faux
ner guilty OF the charge ~ assault and
ined him $50 and costs
Mrs Harriet Gardner died Yesterday
morning at her home on Child street AZ
the age Of 81 years She was born I'm this
town and lived on child street many
wears she was the widow of Edward Ma
son GARDNER and leaves two sons, Levi
NJ Gardner and George F. Gardner
The members of the Rebckah Lodge
last evening attended the festival of Dor
othy Brown lodge OF swansea. Mass.
Mr.. snd Mrs Frank N. cole have a
number of Jscaueminot roses In bloom at
their home on Water street
The funeral of the infant child of Mr..
and Mrs George III Sunderland, who
died Tuesday. took place at l7iso o'clock
today from their home in this place
Floral emblems were placed on the
casket Burial was in Princes TIili ceme-
terry harrington
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
CENTRAL FALLS.

The veteran Firsrnens association ard
the Ladies' auxiliary will hold a senee OF
whist parties during the winter. Next
wednesday evening is the time set for the
first one and ~ is believed the success
made las; winter OF whist parties will be
repeated.
There is some complaint OF freight
trains getting I'm the way OF passenger
trains at the local station of the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company.
Prof Murphys dancing class held an
enjoyable reception at IAgue des Patriots
hall last evening welsh's orchestra fur
nished music for dancing.
William Blont. pupil, fell from a bal
ustrede az the GaVfeld school. Nednss-
day. and striking the floor his chin was
split and n couple OF his teeth knocked
out Dr. Boucher was called and he closed
the wound and took the boy home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
NOTABLE CHRISTENING
At ST, Stephens Today-6randson OF Dow.
ager Lady Duclss. Who Witness Ceremony

distinguished company was assembled
at St stephens church on George street
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon. the occasion
being the christening Of the second son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Arthur Beres-
FORD OF Calgary. Canada.
Mrs. Beresford Is the daughter OF Or
Gardner L. Miller OF 2s6 Benefit street
The first son was born at Calgary The
second was born at DIR. Miller's residence
on the 2Sth ultimo.
Rev. George Met. Flske, H. D.. o1fciat-
ed. the baptismal name given the child
being George Graham Beresford
The godfathers were Col George EAson
Wilkinson OF Dringhouses York. Eng.
Mapor the Hon. John Graham Beresford
OF York, Eng, and George Lewis Miller
of this city. brother of Mrs Berestord.
The godmother was Mrs, Helen " Perry
OF Boston.
One of the witnesses was Dowsger Lady
Decies Of York. Eng, who is touring
Canada and the United States and 10 now
n glJest OF pr Miller
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
DISCUSSED "n0ME."
cslhSlls womsu's Club Had Interesting
Session al La SalIa Nall,

The Catholic womsn's club held its reg
uiar monthly meeting last evening ln La
sale hall and nearly all the members OF
the organization were present beside a
score or more OF visitors. among whom
was Bishop Harkins
Miss Clara y. Craig spoke on Rome
end gave an Interesting DISCOURSE on
life In The Eternal city when viewed from
the standpoint Of art and science
Miss Helen Green was then introduc.a
and read selection from Byron's "Ch,lds
Harold"
Bishop Hsrkins spoke and commended
the work beine done b. the club and
epurred them TO greater efforts and at
fsfnmcnfs.
The main feature Of the evening. how.
ever. was Mics Anna German, who save
charming descriptive talk on her visit
20 Roma. Illustrating her address with
number OF views thrown upon the screeT
by q stereopticon.
Miss oormsn finished her discourse viii
q description Of the service she attend
- at the Vatican IN the Psulini chapel
which WA ooDducfed by fhe late Pope
Leo XIII A beautiful picture Of POP
leo XIII was thrown on the canvas. his
CormAn having had IL made especially 10
0> cAthoic Womsn's clab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-13
Officer Monroe Has Been Assigned to
Day Duty From Central Station.
Successful Entertainment in the Town
Ha|I-0lher Items Of Interest

continue the pleasant relationship which
existed between the firm and those in
their employ
After the presentation musical pro-
grom was rendered by talent from
Boston and elsewhere. the program being
interspersed with dancing. music for
which was rendered by the D'Esprit or
chestra.
Supper was served by Banspach broth
ers and 1t was q merry party that gather
ed around the festal board. 1t was in the
small hours OF morning that the party
broke up. after an evening OF enJoymene
OF this kind