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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Bradstreet's Says 1902 Will Com
pare Favorably With Any
in Recent Times.
LIABILITIES ARE DECREASED.
With Two Exceptions, the Number
of Casualties Is the Smallest in
Fourteen transformations
Poorest in South and West.

New York. Dec. 31-In spite of some crop
shortages. added to record-breaking strikes
and reduced foreign trade, Bradstreets jan
uary 3, will report that the failure record
for the last year, is, on the whole. favor
able one.
In only one section, the South, was there
an increase of casualties over the record OF
1901. and in only two. the South and Cen
trail West, was there an increase OF LA
bilities.
During the year there were reported s3I1
commercial failures, with liabilities Of $685.
6s3,623 and assets OF $5Os7O.SOO. a decrease in
number of GA per cent, and falling off Of
liabilities Of IS per cent from 1901 Com
pared with 1890 and 1899, increases in the
aunber of failures of So and per cent are
shown, but comparisons with prior years
are markedly in favor of 1902.
In liabilities an even better showing is
made. those Of 1902 being the smallest re-
ported for twenty years. While the proper
ton Of assets to liabilities was 48 per cent
in 1902. as against 46.9 in 1901 and 47.2 in 1900
1t is lower than in any preceding year since
1883
With two exceptions the number OF fail
ures was the smallest in fourteen years,
despite the fact that the number of con-
Germs in business is growing steadily. the
The annual death rate is shown to be
only so in 1902. against .sS in 1901. and .S5.
hitherto the lowest records made, in 1860
and 1899
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
"The Paragon Timckeeper."
watch trusty and true, Sl9 to $50.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
Write for catalogue Nailed free.
PATRICK HENRY's 0RATI0Ns.
TIC Be Found in Books Which The
Republic Will Distribute.

Patrick Henry. one of the nations great
est patriots In its infancy. was considered
the most eloquent American-born orator at
the time. The impassioned oratory Of the
olden times had full share in the wonder
full advancement of the American people. II
II considered an important feature of ora
tory among all the people of the earth. To
Patrick Henry belongs the distinction of
giving the most exquisite illustration of or
atory that has ever been given in American
history.
Others may have spoken as eloquently and
earnestly as he did, but the theme that
is one that eIilists the. sympathies Of all
classes and conditions throughout the great
Republic as it is to-day and must continue
while the free institutions of America are
maintained. Every pupil of tine American
familiar with his immortal utterance, Give
ME liberty or give me DEATH
But the oratory Of Patrick Henry and 9TH
ers never could have organized the Revolu-
ton and founded the noblest Government
of the world. 1t required the sober utter
ances of the Adamses. Franklin, Madison
and others to appeal to the convictions Of
the people and unite the colonies in the
desperate effort to throw off the English
yoke.
Five of Patrick Henry's orations are to
be found In the new edition of Famous
Statssmen and Orators" They are: "Give
People" or 1--WE. the State; IA Nation
Not a Federation; "The Bill Of Rights"
and Liberty or Empire?' The speecf1es of
other patriots of the day are also included
in those of Washington, Adams Jefferson
Madison and Franklin.
II you want to read these famous speech
es OF statesmen In all stages of American
history. The Republic will assist you in 40
doing. By calling up the business office by
enlightened as to how to proceed to get the
edition. which Is composed of six volumes
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
BELIEVES ORGANIZED BAND
SMUGGLES fine TOBACCO.
Collector of the Port of New York
Prepares to Scoop In the Entire
Gang and Its Helpers.

New York, Dec. 31.-The Evening Post
says: Nevada H. Stranahan, Collector OF
tie Port, from certain evidence in his
hands, believes that there is a regularly
organized gang Of tobacco smugglers en-
gagged in bringing the leaf into this coun-
try on the North Atlantic passenger lines.
He is satisfied that he knows the pr sici-
pals in the Illegal traffic. and he is prepar-
ing now to close the nets around them, and
arrest the ringleaders in the scheme, and
as many of their tools and underiings as he
can lay hands on, and find legal PROOF
against. In line with his plans to root out
the evil. many seizures of tobacco have
been made recently. Mr.. Stranahan said
to-day:
practically every month since I have
been in office seizures Of smuggled tobacco
have been made. Always it has been Su-
matra wrappers, on which the duty is 81. %
a pound.
every evidence points to an organized
trade. and 1 am satisfied that know the
men behind it. The stokers and sailors
whom We have arrested and convicted have
had their tlnes paid in every case"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
COAL DEALERS RESPONSIBLE?
Believed That Attorney General
Means to Prosecute Them.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago Dec. 3l-With the departure Of
Attorney General Hamlin for Sprlngneid
tonight it was learned that the evidence
collected by himself and the Chicago Al.
dermen is bearing directly upon the coal
dealers.
The Investigators were more fully con-
vinced to-day that the dealers alone are
responsible for forcing up prices. and It is
charged that they have done this through
the aid of the local Coal Dealers Associa-
ton.
II it can be shown that tbs association
is in any way responsible for the present
prices by connivance or conspiracy. the
antitrust laws of Illinois will be brought
into play by the Attorney General.
1t is believed that Mr.. Hamlin has dis
covered that there may be cause for prose-
cution. and has gone to Springfield to con-
fer with Acting Governor Northcott before
he takes any action.
The connection which the coal dealer has
with the exorbitant prices formed nearly
the entire text of the conference this morn
ing between the Attorney General ard the
subcommittee of the City Council.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
RECEIVES P0NTIFICAL BRIEF.
Mgr. Sbarretti Calls on President
Before Departing for Canada.

Washington. Dec. 31.-The Most Reverend
Mgr: Sbarretti. Archbishop Of Ephesus. has
received the pontifical brief appointing him
apostolic delegate in Canada to succeed
Mgr Falconio, who has arrived in Wash
ington to take the place of Cardinal Mar
tinelli as apostolic delegate in the United
States.
Mgr. Sbarretti was formely auditor of the
delegation in this city. and was three years
ago appointed Bishop of Havana. There he
Wood. in adapting the ecclesiastical state
to the new civil order in a manner most
satisfactory to this Government and TO the
Holy See. Mgr. Sbarretti received his brief
at the apostolic delegation here. where NJ
has been visitor during the past fall and
he will leave for his residence In Ottawa
on Friday.
To-day. accompanied by General Wood,
Mgr. Sbarretu was received by President
Roosevelt. who expressed to him his satis-
faction with the work he did in Havana and
his thanks for the hearty cooperation he
gave General Wood while there
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
CONDITION OF STATE TREASURY
Cash Balance on Hand To-Day Is
81, 1895, ,402.71.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC sPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo-, Dec. H.-State Treas
urer r. P. Williams this afternoon fled his
report with Governor Dockery, showing the
condition Of the State Treasury for the year
just closed. the Guarter and the month OK
December.
Report for month of December. 1892: Bal
ance, November g. 1902, S.6i1,9l .06: re-
ccipts. including transfers. for Decsnbe9
81 ,0s7, IA IS; DISBURSEMENTS. including transS!
fers, for December. 1851. .223.s1; balance De-
ceniber 81, I,te. 81 39S, ,s02.T.
Fourth quarterly report: Balance Septem-
Der 30, 1902 ST. 592. .7f7 IS: receipts for fourth
quarter 1902 including transfers, 81.
13I .76: disbursements fourth quarter 1902, in
Guiding transfers, 81 .S1. 40; balance De-
cember 81, 1902. 81 1885, 1921.
Annual report 1902: Balance December 81.
1901, 81 2l3, 100 81; receipts for 1907 including
transfers, s7,59l. .O09. 32;- disbursements for
1862, Including transfers. IS, ,s16, 7T s.; bal
ance December 81. 1902, 81, 99s. 1871.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
GIGANTIC DEAL IN CL0AKS.
st1x. Baer 8 Fuller Buy q Big Stock.

Sdxs Baer q Fuller Buy q Big Stock.
In the last few days a deal was consum-
mated whereby the Grand-Leader came
into possession of n. & J. Friedman, local
cloak manufacturers, entire stock. Mr..
Newsletter. buyer and cloak manager Of the
Grand-Leader, stated to The Republic that
he is positive it Is one of the greatest single
cloak purchases ever made by any local
concern, as there are nearly 10000 garments
involved.
standing. such an enormous nurchase is
made without hasitancy. 1t demonstrates
the important part newspaper advert ing
plays in the conducting OF large retail
concern. The Republic has been employed,
you will note in these columns, to herald
the news of this great sale and purchase.
and II you will visit the Grand Leader cloak
department tomorrow you will gain an idea
of the efficiency of The Republic as an ad-
vertising medium.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
VISITORS AT ST. LOUIS HOTELS.

o. G. Bantley of Lebanon, Mo-, arrived
at the St Nicholas yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L w. Winter of Joplin
Mo, are registered at the Lndell.
Horace B. Bushnell! of Fort Worth
Tex, spent yesterday at the Planters.
e H. Platt of Denver, Colo, is stop
j. c. Fults of Waterloo. ILL.,, has rooms
at the New st. James.
&C. w. Roberts of Council Bluffs, Ia.
was at the Laclede yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Irving of st. Paul
Mimi. are at the Moser.
Robert T. johnson of Cairo. ILL.,. is stop
ping at Horns.
e. NJ. Knapp of Attleboro. Mass, is on
the guest list at the ST. Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Beechler of Leaven-
worth, kas.. are at the Lindell-
w. Il Hurley of Atlanta. Ga, has
rooms at the Planters.
j. A. Kerrys of Wichita Falls, Tex, is
stopping at the Southern.
Doctor W. A. McClain of Waco, Tex,
has rooms at the New st. James.
Lewis Mcdonald of F'estus. Mo-, was at
the Laclede yesterday.
MIR. and Mrs. David /. Marshall of
Louisville, KY. are at Horns.
C. B. Newhaus of Milwaukee, Wis.
spent yesterday at the Moser.
j. A. Cox of Fairfield. ILL.,. is stopping at
the st. Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. McMullen Of Tarkio.
No., are at the Lindell.
r. H. Mcknight of Canton, O., has
rooms at the Planters.
H. S. Hank of jackson, Miss. was at
the Southern yesterday.
j. W. Armstrong of San Antonio Tex.
is registered at the New st. James.
Robert E. CDwart Of Dallas. Tex, is
stopping at the Laclede.
H. W. Clark of Lebanon. Mo-. is on the
guest list at the St Nicholas.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Shirley OF Birming
ham. Ala, spent yesterday at the Lindell.
Charles Loomis of Kansas City, Mo-. is
guest at the Planters.
S L. Erwin of Honey Grove, Tex, is
registered at the Southern.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Lynch Of De Soto.
Mo-, are at the New st. James.
George w. Pennell of Atchison. Tenn,
spent yesterday at the LAclede.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Get. a GoId-Headed Cane.

Mr.. l.. N. Burns, manager of the King
man st. Louis Implement Company, re-
ceived as New Years gift from his trav-
eiing representatives goId-headed cane up
from his teavy-weights, 1903"
Ernest M. Warren, called 1.-THE Arkan-
ing in his territory made the presentation
speech to which Mr.. Burns replied COM
mending his force for their good work and
thanking them for the present.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
\ TEXAS WONDER.
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One bottle of the Texas Wonder, Halls
der troubles. removes gravel, cures diabetes.
seminal emissions, weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
en-; regulates bladder troubles in children.
II not sold by your druggist, will be sent
by mail on receipt of 81. One small bottle
Is two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. e. w. Hall,
sole manufacturer, p. o. Box 629. st. Louis,
Mo. Send for testimonials. Sold by all drug.
gists. Office. 2931 Olive street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
California via New Orleans and Its
Carnival.

The fame of the New Orleans Carnival
has become by-word the world over. The
magnificent pageants of the Mardi Gras
festival lead all other celebrations in bril-
liancy and unique conceptions. The carni-
val Of the present winter excels all rast
celebrations
New Orleans is the southern gateway to
California, and the Southern Pacific-Sunset
Route operates two trains daily between
New Orleans and all points In southern and
central Texas. Arizona, Mexico and all
points on the Pacific Coast.
The famous Sunset Limited. with splendid
dining-car service, leaves New Orleans
daily at II :55 a. M. Pacific Coast Express
leaves 800 p. m. Both trains equipped with
all modern conveniences and comforts
For Information address any Southern
Pacific Agent, or ]. H. Lothrop. G. A, st.
Louis, Mo.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
SHOT DRIVER IN HIS WAGON.
He Wounded One of His Assail-
ants Before He Died.

Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. sI.-In Kansas
City: kas to-day one of two men shot and
fatally wounded Jesse B. Dulin, aged s.,
Keeper OF a stall at the city market on the
MISSOURI side, firing from behind.
Dufin. VINO was driving wagon, arose
IN the seat after being shot and fired at the
leaving no clew. Their purpose evidently
was robbery.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
EMIR OF KANO BELLINGERENT.
Offers a Price for Head of British
Resident.

London, Dec S1-In consequence of the
menacing attitude OF the Emir Of Kano. q
powerful Mohammedan ruler Of Northern
Nigeria. VINO has placed a price on the
head of Captain Abadie. the British resi-
dent at Zaria. the British Government has
decided on the immediate dispatch OF a
to the West African frontier force.
The Government has received news Of the
death in October last of the En1ir of So
koto, who had caused serious trouble in
the past.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

:, Hot Springs, Ark. Dec. s1-Joe Kinney,
the third victim of the Turf Exchange ex-
plosion in this city christmas Eve. died to-
day as q result Of his injuries Almost
every day. facts come to Hight Of additional
injured, swelling the list to more than
sixty. TWO more victims are still in Sc
rious condition, and r. c. Chambers Of
Canadian Circuit fame Is on the improve,
his physicianS regarding I'm f..-t at danger.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
X. OF F. NJ. Eucbre Party.

The Uniform Rank. Knights of Father
Mathew, will give a select euchre party to
their friends on "Wednesday evening, Janu-
cry Z. at their hall. No. 2G29 Washington
avenue. This will be the third Of a series
of entertainments given by this organiza-
ton this winter. Many handsome prizes
will be offered.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. PENDEReAsT
Mayor Reed and Other Officials
Attend Services at st. Joseph.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Joseph. Mo-. Dec. 31-The funeral of
Mrs Mary Pendergast. mother of Alder
man James Pendergast. OF Kansas City.
was held this afternoon. A special train
brought Mayor Reed and a score OF city
officials from Kansas. City to attend
Mrs. PePndergast died Sunday afternoon.
She had been identified with the Catholic
charitable institutions of the city for more
than quarter OF a century. and her fam
ny Is well known throughout the entire
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
A Different Association.

Members of the St. Louis Post Office
Clerks Association announce that the re-
ception to be given this evening under the
name. of The Post Office Clerks Social
Club" has no connection whatever with the
Mutual Aid Association, or Branch No. 925
Clerks
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
READ THIS.

Huntsville. Mo-, Sept. 16, 19O2.-Dr. E. w.
Hall. st. Louis. Mo-: suffered four years
with severe kidney and bladder trouble.
Your Texas Wonder, Halls Great Dis
covery. has cured me and I can cheerfully
recommend 1t. Yours truly,
T. w. MALONE.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Eye. Tested Free, G,a..e. 81 Up

Eyes Tested Free, Glasses 81 Up.
You may need glasses and not know It.
1t will cost you nothing to learn the truth.
DIR. Bond and DR.. Montgomery, our expert
opticians, will test your eyes and advise
free Of charge. Spectacles or eyeglasses.
best lenses, steel frames, $1.O0 up; gold,
$500 up.
MERMOD & JACCARD's,
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
ILLINOIS COURTHOUSE BURNED.
incendiaries Destroy Clark Coun-
ty's $4,000 Structure.

Terre Haute, Ind. Dec. 31.-The Court
house at Marshall. Clark County. ILL.,. six
teen miles west of here. burned to-day.
Loss estimated at $4,000. The records,
which are kept in the vault. are believed
to be intact. The fire probably was Of in
cendiary origin.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Mrs. Ro.in. b. J. M,ch.r, WIN.

Rosina B. ]. Michel. by her will. filed for
probate yesterday. left her estate in equal
portions to her children, Henry, Rosa. n.
and Eugene F. Michel.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
0LlN CASTLE IS GOING WEST.
Husband of Woman Jessie Morri.
son Is Said to Have Murdered.

Eldorado. Kas., Dec. 31-Olin Castle.
husband Of the woman whom MISS Jessie
departed for California. accompanied by
his mother and sisters. to find new home.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
Poolroom E.piosion victim.

:. Catarrh of nose or throat Immediately re-
"Boro-Formalin" Elmer & Anend.)
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

Engraved plate (scripO and 100 Finest
Calline Cards from same, $50. or 100 cards
from your plate. 81. Mail orders promptly
filed MElRMOD & JACCARDS.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
REPORTS ON TAXES AND FEES.
Secretary Cooks Totals for Month
and for Last Two Years.

KEPU BLIIC SPFCIAD.
jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 31.-Secretary of
State Sam b. Cook reports having received
and paid into the State Treasury taxes and
fees for the month of December, 1902, as fol-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
PLANS FOR NEW THEATERS
ARE REVIVED BY PROMOTERS
Independents Decline to State Local
tion-H. e. Rice Says Eastern Capt.
talists Will Build Playhouse.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Dec. 31.-St. Louis is to have
| new theater, which will be the home of
the independent theatrical companies, Of
which Harrison Grey Fiske. James H.
Hackett and Maurice Campbell are the
moving spirits.
Rumors have been current for some weeks
that a new theater was to be built in St.
! Louis. but all efforts to confirm the report
were met with evasive replies. Mr.. Hack
EFT, who was playing in New York last
week, said that during his last visit to st.
Louis he announced that the Worlds Fair
City would have new playhouse, but de-
clined to go into details
Mr.. Harrison Grey Fiske to-day admitted
that the plans of the independent managers
comprehend theaters in all the principal
cities between Boston and San Francisco.
but said that this did not mean that new
theaters would be built 1t is the intention
of the independents to have houses where
those outside the theatrical trust will have
an opportunity to present their plays, and
they are now bending all their energies to
bring this about
Asked If the month of November. 1903, was
the date set for the opening of the new ST.
Louis theater. Mr.. Fiske said that it was
too early to discuss the details. but init
mated that November next was not far
from the date intended for opening
AS. to the location of the new theater,
nothing definite could be learned. Several
sites have been suggested. but 1t has not
yet been determined finally which one will
be selected.
II. E. Rice, who has offices In the Odd Fell
lows building, and is identified with the
theatrical and music organizations, has
a On md n
plete the details.
Mr.. Rice is positive that he will secure q
new theater for ST. Louis. and has three
sites on Grand avenue, between Page ave-
nue. and West Pine boulevard, under conSid-
Grafton. Eastern capitalists are ready, he
states. to back the enterprise.
Mr.. Rice declines to give the names of the
capitalists, but 1t is understood that they
are friendly to the theatrical syndicate, and
therefore cannot be Messrs. Harrison Grey
and their associates.
Plans for the proposed Rice playhouse
were drawn by Edward F. Nolte, architect.
and call Tor an ornate structure to cost
about $50 .cO0 A summer roof garden is
provided for, and Mr. Rice says that a
well-known brewer has agreed to lease the
cafe in the proposed building for $S.00J
while prominent photographer desires
quarters. for which he guarantees to pay
5000 a year.
The promoter states that it will require
fourteen months in which to complete the
theater, but that he expects to have this
one finished in time for the Worlds Fair.
1t ls said that the Hackett interests will
have playhouse in st. Louis next Novem-
Der. and indications are that it will be To-
Gated on Grand avenue. giving that thor
oughfare TWO new th5aters, according to
plans.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01

The Best watch Repairing at
MDRMOD & JACCARD'S.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-01
CITY xTBMs.
1so3!! ITS FIRST DAY,

1903M ITS FIRST DAY.
And closed at D. CRAWFORD & co.'s,
who in this way propose to be the first foot
in the homes Of hundreds of. thousands OF
their old, good. stanch and true customers;
to whom now, with their whole heart, they
offer the choicest congratulations of the
season. wishing them all Many. Many Re-
turns of the Day, and for this year a most
happy and prosperous onei! Reopen in the
morning.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-10-29
powlE AS A PROPHET.

The Chicago founder OF the so.
called zionlsm has had stormy and
exciting time In New York, and his
vanity is probably not disappointed
His personality is interesting TO
many people. and he does not object
TO being the center OF excitement, or
even the target OF vegetables
But Dowie should not be underesti.
mated, or misunderstood. He is a
type OF the upheaval and reaction
against the materialism of this age.
The spiritual in humanity will reas.
sert itself, over and over to find ex.
preston, and finally gain recognition
In human affairs.
DR.. Parkhurst does not properly de.
scribe Dowie as a person having moth.
ing 70 do with Christianity He may
be no Elijah, but his work is prophet.
lc. nevertheless.
Il is prophetic OF the overthrow of
material Christianity, II such thing be.
Dowie. az least. has no doubts about
himself, and his followers believe in
him.
They believe also that they shall
achieve salvation for their souls, eX.
actly what many OF the orthodox de-
nominations leave their church mem.
bers I'm doubt about
Dowle Is a prophet Of salvation 10
them that follow and believe in him,
and, while he makes serious mis-
takes. and falls below our standards
of conduct In the pulpit he is neitheer
insane or insincere