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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
to Polish
a Stove.
Easily AppIied-ho 0dor-Ro Dirt.

To polish a stove. like peppering a beef
steak. may seem odd to those who have
never used Sitter Stove Polish. but never
theless it is the newest, easiest and most
convenient method known. Sitter Stove
Polish is put up in a large, round box, with
The polish never dries out and does not re-
Quire soaking In water before using. There
is never any waste. It is good TO the last
brushed with a damp cloth and lightly
rubbed with a dry cloth. A brilliant Jet
black luster Is obtained. There is no odor.
no dirty saucers or pans, no rusty boxes 20
cover. The Sitter box Is always clean. Sift-
er Stove Polish is cheap. 1t costs 8 cents a
box. VIII polish more stoves than three
era
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
REPORTS TO ARKANSAS HOUSE
Acts of Governor and Prison
Board Again Taken Up.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPECIAL
Little Rock. Ark. April s-Three reports
were submitted 10 the House to-day by the
Ways and Means Committee. touching the
investigation OF charges growing out OF tne
controversy over the purchase OF the State
convict farm
On one side was Governor Davis and on
tary OF State Crockett. Auditor Monroe and
Commissioner Bradford.
All five are members OF the board which
purchased the farm
-Four members OF the investigating com
mittee Joined IN a report to the house. sum-
ming up the evidence taken, tusttyinE the
farm purchase and averring that the state
conyicts have not been maltreated-
Another report renews the testimony rel
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
HEAVY LOSS OF BROOM CORN.
Thirty Tons by a Fire Near Shell
byville, Ill.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Shelbyville. Ill. April s-Thirty tons OF
broomcorn were burned On the old Steward
son place, seven miles east of here. at an
early hour this morning. The brush, which
composed two years crop. belonged to
Abram Middlesworth. president of the First
National Bank of this city. and William
Fairbanks. q farmer.
An assortment of valuable farm fmple-
ments belonging to B. L Robinson were
also burned
The fire is believed to have been of incen-
diary origin. and Mr.. Middlesworth has Of
fered q reward of 500 for the apprehension
OF the hrebug- To this amount, Mr.. Robin
son has added S5. This fire is but one Of
many which have consumed q great many
tons OF in this section during the
last two years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
READY FOR PAVING BIDS.
List of New Street improvements
Submitted by Commissioner.

Street Commissioner varrelmann will to-
day ask the Board OF Public improvements
70 SET the date for the letting OF contracts
ior tne Improvement OF the following
To be RECONSTRUCTED with brick-Meramec
street. between Broadway and CaIifornIa
avenue; Meramec street, between Ca Ifor-
MA and Grand avenues; Lincoln avenue. be-
tween Warne avenue and Sarah street: Vest
avenue. between Salisbury street and Gias-
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An Emctent Remedy.

standing cases OF indig estion and restore ne
stomach TO a healthy condition. At an
druggists for Soc Money refunde X they
troubles and three days treatment, both o.
which viii be mailed free OF cost. Eurep-
sia Co.. S3 Clark avenue, St
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SOUTHERN INDIANA TEACHERS.
Association Meets in Convention
at Vincennes.
REPUBLIC

Vincennes. Ind. April s.-The Southern
indiana Teachers Association opened here
This morning. Mayor Roush delivered the
address of welcome on the part OF the city
and Professor j. q Manchester, president
The teachers. The response was by Super
intendent F. T. ~Fitzgibbons OF Columbus.
Addresses were delivered by President c.
NJ. Mcdaniel of Madison and Professor
George b Vincent Of Chicago University.
Fifteen hundred teachers are in attend
ance. the visitors are met at the trains in
interest.
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WARNED GIRL OF SUICIDE
Levi Shipe Drank Carbolic Acid at
Marion, III.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Marion. Ill. April Slew Shipe. p years
old. died at 6 o'clock this evening from a
oose OF carbolc acid taken at 4 D. m. with
After purchasing the drug he met his
sweetheart on the street and notified her
OF his intentions. but she took the matter
as a joke. His threats. however, were soon
carried out
No reason is known for the deed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
Thirty Thousand Persons Having
25Cent Tickets to Site May
Hear Roosevelt's Address.
ONLY 5000 SEATS RESERVED.
Reviewing Stand for Parade VIII
Contain Only 1,4O0, but There
Will Be Standing-Room
for All.

About thirty-nve thousand persons can
gather in the Liberal Arts building the
afternoon OF April 30 when the Worlds
Fair will be formally dedicated and when
President Roosevelt will make his principal
address
Twenty thousand seats will be available
for those who have tickets OF admission.
price Is cents. to the Worlds Fair grounds.
Those who arrive early will have advan-
tage. Those who come late probably viii
not be able 10 get in.
A total OF twenty-six thousand seats will
be provided. Two hundred OF these will be
reserved for the Presidents party. Two
hundred and eighty will be held for the
working representatives of the press. Five
thousand will be reserved for those who re-
ceive special invitations.
It Is estimated hat the space will allow
standing room for only 1000. This num-
Der. $500. will test the capacity Of the
will handle the crowds. a large detach-
ment OF guards also will be present.
The parade will arrive at the eastern
Forest Park entrance to the site at about
noon II VIII pass between the Liberal Arts
and Manufactures buildings TO the cause
way over the River Des Peres. Between
the Manufactures and the Varied Industries
buildings the reviewing stand will he erect
ed. Upon 1t will be space for only LOO per-
sons.
But It stands IN the large open space
which eventually will be the main avenue
OF the Fair. which leads to the cascades
and Fine Arts building. Consequently there
will be room in the immediate vicinity for
almost any number Of persons to congre-
gate.
When the parade has passed and disband-
ed near the western end OF the site. the
President will be escorted to the Admins
tralon building. where the crowds may
not follow. There he will take luncheon in
what Is regarded as the most beautiful
chamber in the new Washington University
the chapel OF that building. II Is reached
In a roundabout way by several narrow
stairs.
The inqulsitive who wish to follow the
chief executive II they are unaware OF the
topography Of the Administration building
will have a hard time In keeping the trail.
The party to partake OF the luncheon will
De very small. consisting only OF a few OF
the Worlds Fair directors and the Presi-
dents immediate retinue.
After the meal the Dedication Is 10 be the
next ceremony.
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Easter Sunshine

Or Easter rain calls for a colored UNI
br~eIla-cardinal. garnet. navy blue-A0 to
500.
MERMoD & JAcCARD'S
Broadway & Locust.
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MANILA-Major General Davis has disap-
proved the findings Of the court-martiRi at
Ltgen, Island of Mindanao, in the case Of
Lieutenant Joel R. Lee of the Tenth United
States Infantry. holding that the accused,
who was charged with -manslaughter In con-
nection with the killing of two native
prisoners of war. was not entitled to an
honorable acquittal.
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the venerable janitor OF the Court of Ap-
peals, who was married to Ellen Jordan Of
Jefferson City by Judge Guiotte this after
noon at ! o'clock Among those present
and most OF the other county officials.
There were also many prominent lawyers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10

Eye delay is dangerous. A pair OF
glasses may save your sight. Free exam
nation by Dr.. Bond or DR.. Montgomery.
MERMoD & JACCARDS.
Broadway & Locust.
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The Coming Social Season.

Requires correct stationery. There are new
fancies. proper and exclusive. waiting for
your approval
MERMoD & JACCARDrS
Broadway & Locust.
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DROPPED FROM CHURCH ROLL.
Arkansas Senator Accused of Bet.
ting on Horse Races.
REPUBLIC

Little Rock. Ark, April 9.-The Second
fellowship from Senator J. F. McNemer on
the ground that he bet on horse races. Nc
Nener expressed a wish to be dropped from
the church rolls.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-10
Reserve Agent Appointed.

Washington, April 9.-The Comptroller Of
tne currency to-day approved the desfgna-
ton OF the City National Bank. Dallas, as
Bank. Cameron, Tex.
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Hat Pins for Eastel

The proper new pin for the new hal. al
&c or 500. or any price between.
MERMOD & JAcCARDS,
Broadway & Locust
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II you want to borrow or lend money put
a two-line ad In The Sunday Republic Any
druggist will take your ad.
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HeHnirfuU

Repairing of Fine Watches
Snd 1ewelry a speciality. +. w. Dros,en.
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Take Pfso's Cure for Consumption
for Coughs. Colds and Consumption. sc.
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Prominent Assemblage at tweddinE.

SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo-. April ct is doubtful
II any negro In the State of Missouri ever
had a list OF more distinguished wedding
guests than did "Judge" Addison Greene.
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alive to charges that the Governor misused
his contingent fund and accepted nree
transportation from railroads. A motion 20
noes.
One report is signed by Messrs J. 3 Row
land and ]. NJ. Futreil and says thar unler
the terms OF the resolution passed BY tnem
they do not consider they have any autnot-
ity to pass upon the question as 10 whethsr
action would be invading the rights OF the
House. and any opinion expressed by them
might have the effect to influence the acuon
Of the members OF the House. VINO are ~
sole arbItrators of the controversy. ms
report was adopted. 66 ayes to % noes
BERKELEY. CAL-Professor FTrnk +
Ross. a graduate Of the University OF Can-
fornta. has been appointed by the CarneSts
Institute at Washington to the poSiilon OF
research assistant in astronomy ms ~
ciai study will be the motions OF the moon
he will pursue his search In the capaciIy OF
assistant to Professor Simon Newcomo-
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Leather goods are al
ways appreciated. At
Easter-purses and card
cases are Immediately
appropriate.
Our special 500 com
bination bill book. card
case and memorandum
is made in seal, wairus
or alligator feathers. the
new Easter colors being
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
His Joke on Bishop.

Bishop Mallalieu, the distinguished
Methodist, is noted for the interest that
he takes in mems lives and pursuits,
says the Boston Post. One day in
Boston the Bishop entered into con-
versation with a sailor He asked the
man questions about his life-how old
he was, what pay he got, whether he
drank and whether he was married
Then, getting technical he questioned
the seaman about his work-about sails
and hopes and winds. Finally he
said:
Can you box the compass?"
yes, sir" returned the sailor, and
he boxed it.
Now reverse it," said the bishop.
Smiling, the sailor reversed it.
Good, good said Bishop Mallaleiu,
and he was about to depart.
But the sailor detained him and be-
gan to ask questions in his turn. First
they were personal questions regard
ing the bishops age, salary and tastes;
then they became technical questions,
regarding the number of pages in the
Bible, the shortest verse, the longest
verse and all those other things that
to a sailor would seem necessary to
a bishops education. Mr.. Mallalieu,
smiling, replied to every question full
ly.
Now" said the seaman at the end,
repeat the Lords prayer"
This the bishop did.
Now reverse it,"
I'm afraid 1 can't
Il reversed the compass" muttered
the sailor in a reproachful voice.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
BRIDES WHO WON'T ~oBEY."

Recently there have appeared in the
newspapers numerous items concern
ing brides who have insisted that the
obligation ito obey their husbands be
eliminated from the marriage service
In a number of instances certain min
listers of the gospel have declined to
mutilate the service and others have
been appealed TO. In one or two in
stances the insistent brides have fore
gone the satisfaction of being married
by a minister and have taken their
vows before more accommodating mag
istrates, rather than make the prom
Use to "obey." What does this kick
mean? Have the women about to be
married grown so much more consci-
entious than were their grandmoth-
ers, or are they making a demand
for the recognition of equal rights and
privileges for their sex?
The promise ito obey" was never a
CALLING yoke to any woman who truly
loved and was as truly loved by her
husband; and in all probability it has
never CALLED a woman who, without
that love for her husband which makes
obedience on her part pleasure rath-
er than a duty, has taken the vow
with no intention of rendering obedi-
ence except IN so far as she chose
in the cases OF such women Il
doesn't make any difference whether
they promise 20 obey or not. The in
sistence Of some brides OF the period
that they be not bound with a vow
of obedience would seem 10 Indicate
purpose not 10 obey. 20 be rebellious
or 10 have their own way in matters
affecting domestic policy. and their poo
siri0n induces the idea that IL wili De-
their purpose 40 have their husbands
obey them. There must be- q head GO
each househoi9. q nnal sfbiier whose
decision alll govern. Nature has fash
i0ne1 ihe maie f0T ihaf position ff
fhe husband is fhe proper s9n ~ per.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
Personal.

Gilbert Sparkle, a son of a high
court judge in India, grandson of
Robert Sparkle, who at one time was
Attorney General Of India, dis s7at
present serving as a-waiter on board
the Pacific, Coast steamer State CT
California.
The largest diocese in the world is
that of Bishop Warren. of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church. 1t extends
from the Afghanistan border and the
Himilayas, through and including In
dia, Burmah the Malay peninsula,
Borneo and the Philippines.
An oil painting of Gen. John C.
Calhoun Sanders, the youngest briga-
der general of the. confederate army,
has been presented by his brother to
the Alabama state department of ar
chives and history. Gen. Sanders was
killed in a charge at Petersburg at the
age of "a /s
Gov. Bailey of i. Kansas has mex
hausible faith in the agricultural fu-
ture of his state. Since his Inaugural
ton he has had numerous offers for
his fine farm in Nemaha county, but
has never been tempted by the figures
named. There are several hundred
acres in the place, and the governor
has been offered SIS an acre several
times, but thinks it worth the even 800
at least.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
Not Afraid of His Hands.

DR.. Alfred Wallace, the octogenarian
English scientist. who claims that he
can prove the earth to be the center
Of the universe, lived in his youth in
the Moluccas says the Boston Post.
One of his neighbors in those remote
Islands was an old sailor, and of this
aged man DR.. Wallace sometimes tells
an odd story.
In a certain port the sailor had been
once invited to a dance. He accepted
the invitation and all through the even
ing he bounded in a hearty and uncouth
manner through dancers of every kind.
But he wore no gloves, and hence, the
climate being tropical, his large, moist
hands left stains on the white raj
ment of the ladies. One, a little vexed1
thought she would take him to task for
this.
Don't you think, dancing so much,
you ought TO wear gloves?' she said.
"Oh, that's all right" he answered.
"Ill wash my hands when I'm
through"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
A Sure Cure.

Smythe and 1 spent our vacation this
year in the country, says the New
York Times. Smythe is one of those
hopelessly superior urbanites with a
vast contempt for the 'hayseed" in
tellect.. Nor was he bashful about
showing it, and consequently he was
not very popular after the first day or
so with our host, narrower, and his
family.
I was doing in the hammock one
afternoon when 1 was aroused by a
dull thump, thump, thump, just
around the corner of the house.
Thump thump, it continued with
rhythmic regularity until my curiosity
got the better of my laziness and
strolled around to see what was going
on.
was surprised. There stood
SInythe his face infiamed, his cheeks
distended, and with look of absorbed
earnestness on his face, solemnly and
severely banging his forehead against
the side of the house. l jammed my
hands into my pockets and critically
considered the performance. l was
never one of those who jump at rash
conclusions.
Thump, thump, thump. went
SmytneS mead against the house.
Il don't know but what that is more
feasible than trying to kick yourself"
1 observed at last, thoughtfully. But
what particular asininity have you
been UP to now, SnlYthe?"
He rolled his eyes around in my di-
rection and glared ferociously, but
without interrupting his humping.
Hence I inferred that l would have to
guess again.
You might as we'll give it up, old
ing him a while longer. Il don't be-
lieve that is the right exercise to
arouse a sluggish brain"
Smythe suddenly choked and CUR
gled, and then spat out mouthful of
milk. Cant you mind your own bus
iness?" he demanded. irritably.
II never tried" I replied, humbly.
But, say Smythe, what game was
that you were playing?'
I'm curing a toothache," he ex-
planned, curtly.
Hum" 1 said, carefully considering
his sanity. Exactly. And how
many weeks did you say it would take
to jar the tooth out that way?"
Don't be a fool" advised Smythe,
GROSSLY. This is a sure cure, old
Narrower just told me about it, and
he says he has never known it to fail.
You see, you fill your mouth with milk,
and bump your head against some
thing till it turns to butter, and of
course it draws the pain all OUT
There was sound from the barn
yard as though the COW was choking
to DEATH. but 1 couldn't see anything
of narrower to tell him about it.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
CURRENT COMMENT.


The Washington Post Ond) says:
Bulgaria is considerably worried over
what she shall do next, as the Powers
called her bluff about what she would
do if intervention was not forthcom-
ing"
The Pittsburg Dispatch (Rep.) says;
Kentucky can also figure out that
had Jett been punished for numbering
CoclSrill he would not have had the OPP
portunity TO kill Marcum. Speedy JUS
tice is best"
The Louisville Courier-Journal (Dem)
says: "Poultney Bigelow says there
are several millions Of Americans who
would be glad 20 have their country
annexed 10 Canada. Canada. however
viii not be Ia a hurry 10 annex US as
long as she would have 20 take over
the Americans Of Poult's stripe"
The Philadelphia Press Rep) says.
~ h 20 be hoped that enough viii
b. left ouf ~ the Lake Superior slump
Tor The st0f kholdsrH ~ take trip
40 the aaulf ste Marie Rapids 10 see
how much better tho Indians can steer
chem through without buifing the
rocke lhau she Lake superior iiree.
t0re.F
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
BRIGHT BITS.


Some people fails" said Uncle
Eben. because dey tries to eat de per-
simmon befo' it's ripe, an some because
dey let's it lay aroun till it's no good"
WASHINGTON Star.
--Ida-I bet Ernie and her fellow
were kissing I'M the park.
May-Why should you think so?
Ida-They thought a lightning bug
was the policemans antern.-Chicago
News.
-Darkaway-Did. you make love to
any girls at the shore?
Cleverton-Yes. One from Boston
and one from New Orleans.
How was it?"
Did you ever have chills and few
er?"-October Smart Set.
-She-"Oh! John, you're home aw-
fully early tonight; it's surely not 10
o'clock yet"
He-"WelL you needn't get excited.
I'm sober, and"
She bursting into tears)-"Sober
too? o! John, something terrible must
have happened to you. Tell me! are
you sick" -Catholic Standard and
Times
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
INCUBATION FOR CONSUMPTION.

incubation or vaccination against
smallpox has been successfully prac-
ticed for many years. The virus TAX
en- into the blood through a puncture
Of the skin renders the person treated
immune TO the disease. May not the
same system be applied to consump-
ton? Prof. Won Behring of Berlin
thinks it can, and that furthermore
he has found the serum with which
persons may be rendered immune to
consumption by incubation.
Were this announcement made by
person not so well known in the medi-
cal world the probabilities are that
not a great deal of attention would
be paid TO it, so decided a departure
is it from the beaten paths of prac-
tice for the disease. But, coming as
it does from Won Behring, it will COM
mand respectful consideration and in
vestigation. 1t was Won Behring who
discovered the anti-diphtheria serum
that has proved so successful and saved
so many lives; and besides being the
originator of that boon to the human
FAMILY the doctor Is Known do OilS Vi
the first physicians of Europe. What
ever he says, therefore, carries weight.
rof. Won Behring disagrees with
Prof. Koch with respect to the trans
mission of tuberculosis germs, but
agrees with him that the disease is
not hereditary. Koch says that human
infection from bovine sources is not
possible; Behring says that not only
is it possible but that many infants
contract consumption from drinking
the milk of consumptive cows. In
fants are more liable to the disease than
adults because in infancy the mucous
membranes are like porous fiber, while
in the adult the membranes have be-
come hardened and offer more resist
ance. The serum Behring has pro-
duced is taken from cows that have
been inoculated with tuberculosis
germs. He says he has succeeded in
rendering cattle immune with it, and
he has no doubt that similar results
can be obtained in the case of human
beings.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-09-27
Refund Cruelty.

why. daughter" said the rich faith
er OF the girl who had married the
penniIess nobleman, what does this
mean? How comes it that you are
home again, with all your trunks ?"
says the New York Times.
Father" wept the girl. II cannot
live with the Duke any longer"
Cant live with him any longer? Has
he been cruel TO you?"
Indeed he has" she sobbed. cling
ing TO the tender-hearted old man.
He is always haunting me with pow
erty."
Poverty? Why. dadgum him! Didn't
I buy him out right for you?"
That's just it. He sneers that we
were so poor that he was the best we
could afford"