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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
DR.. SHOOP'S
RHEUMATIC CURE
Costs Nothing II 1t Fails.

Any honest person who suffers from
Rheumatism is welcome TO this offer.
l am specialist In Rheumatism. and
nave treated more cases than any other
physician, i think. For sixteen years
made 1000 experiments with different drugs.
testing all known remedies while searching
the world for something better. Nine years
which. with my previous discoveries. gives
me a certain cure
I don't mean that II can turn bony joints
into flesh again; but II can cure the disease
at any stage. completely and forever. l
have done II fully 10000 times.
I know this so well that l Will furnish my
remedy on trial. Simply write me a postal
mail you an order on your druggist for six
bottles DR.. Shops rheumatic Cure. Take
it for month at my risk. II II succeeds
the cost Is only So. II IT fails. will pay
the druggist myself-and your mere word
shall decide It.
mean that exactly. II you say the re-
suits are not what I claim l don't expect a
penny from you.
! have no samples. Any nero sample that
can affect chronic Rheurnatism must be
drugged 10 the verge of danger. use no
such drugs and It Is folly to take them.
You must get the disease out or the blood
NV remedy does that even in the most
difficult. obstinate cases. II has cured the
Oldest cases that I ever met And In all my
experience--in all my 1000 tests-I never
found another remedy that would cure one
chronic case in ten.
Write me and l will send YOU the order
Try my remedy for a month, as 1t can't
harm you anyway. If 1t f5ils. II is free
Address Dr. Shoop. Box CAS-. Racine. Wis
Mild cases, not chronic, are often cured
by one or two bottles. At all druggists.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
VIII Be Published by the War De
partment, Including Both Union
and Confederate Names.
WILL FILL THIRTY VOLUMES.
Work Has Been Authorized by
Congress and the Greatest
Care Will Re Exercised in
Pr, pairing the Lists.

Washington. March 16.-By direction OF
Secretary Root the War Department to-
day embarked on the extensive work of
compiling and publishing a complete rus-
ter of the officers and enlisted men of the
Union and Confederate armies.
This is the Secretary's own project and
he succeeded in impressing Congress with
the idea that it would be only just and
fair to the South 70 place on the official
lists the names of the Confederate SOL
diers. in order that their descendants may
trace their family histories with accuracy.
Inc North through separate publ cations,
has covered pretty well this ground for its
own soldiers. But the Southern records ami
archives. never veiy complete. were scat
tered and destroyed owing to the outcome
of the war. and it is known that MAN,
frauds are practiced on the benevolent. and
many families lack impor can't links in their
histories because of the loss of these
records
Secretary Root in calling this matter to
the attention of Congress. said that the de-
rartment was constantly in receipt of ap-
peals from State officials. historical socie-
for transcripts of the military records of
State troops. TO answer which would cost
more than a million dollars so that the
most economical way would be to publish
complete roster
The publication will be enormous in size.
Including no less than thirty volumes as
large as the rebellion records. The North
ern names will be published with the
Southern. because 1t is desired to have all of
these data in one compilation instead of
being scattered through various State
books. Moreover. 1t is felt to be n graceful
thing to bracket the names of the men who
wore the blue and the gray. In order to
carry out this purpose. Secretary Root to-
day sent a letter to the Governors of all
States which furnished troops for the
Confederate armies asking fer their CO.
operation In every possible way.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
HOUSE PASSES ANT1CIGARETTE BILL
Measure Already Has Enforcement OF
the Missouri Senate.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
disposed of bills on third reading this after
noon follows:
Senate bill prohibiting the sale of cigar
cites to minors under is years of age.
Passed.
House bill by Mr.. Murphy: Prohibiting
the sale of market places in St. Louis I'M
less provision is made by ordinance for es-
tablishing other market places. Passed.
listing law, and contains an emergency
clause.
Under the terms of this bill IL the city of
St. Louis should sell the old Union Market
another market containing Is acres of land
would have TO be provided. In the event the
city fails to provide sufficient market facil-
tiles. another section of the bill provides
that five or more citizens may organize and
condemn ground for market purposes.
House bill by Mr.. Shepherd of ST. Joseph.
amending the law relating to labor agencies,
passed without objection.
This bill adds a new proyiso imposing
penalties ranging from fine of 500 to
$1,000 on labor agencies for practicing fraud
Such agencies are required to refund any
money paid unless employment is found
within three days. Directing female sppli-
cants to houses of ill-repute incurs heavy
penalties. up to $1,000 fine and one year in
the Workhouse
Senate bill by Senator Collins of st. Louis:
Providing for the registration of pluslbers
in cities of 100000 Inhabitants and over
Passed.
There was a long and somewhat humorous
debate over Senator Rubeys bill. changing
the barber law to make 1t applicable to
Ill was amended to exclude cities of $500
from its operation. Then a motion to in
definitely postpone was made and failed
Following. this the bill was defeated by a
this session that the House has defeated a
bill to enlarge the scope of the barber law
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Report of Joint House and Senate
Investigating Committee
Is Ready.
1T WILL BE FILED TO-DAY.
Recommended That State Should
Receive Sixty Cents Il Day for
the Labor Of Men and Forty
Cents for Women.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


jefferson City. Mo-. March ls,-The joint
House and Senate committee to investigate
the Penitentiary has a report ready TO be
filed tomorrow. Not all of the committee
had signed il tonight. and there seemed to
be fair prospect for minority report.
The report says prison contractors are
getting their work done too cheap. They
pay 30 cents a day for convicts. but get
them fifteen days for nothing. until the
men learn the work.
The report says the State ought TO get
60 cents for men and 40 cents for women.
The report adds that the State furnishes
fire-proof shop buildings to the contractors
free of cost. 1t also furnishes shop clean
ers free of expense TO the contractor IL
obligates itself TO furnish the contractors
long-term men, in so far as possible. The
State feeds. clothes. guards and doctors the
convicts and undertakes 10 see that they
perform their tasks.
Power water heat and light are fur
nished the contractors by the State. They
pay for power, but there was evidence sub
mitted to the committee showing that the
receipts to the State from this source are
entirely made quate to the value thereof
The report says that convicts are whipped
for failure to perform their tasks. 1t ALSO
recommends a refrigerating plant to take
care of the meat. and a better hospital for
inmates of the prison.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
FOOD LESSONS.
what Proper Food VIII Do.

eft was but a few months ago that l
learned how to feed myself right" said a
man from Washington, Ill. Then l was
hut a mart of what / am now. / was great
" troubled with my stomach. my muscles
were weak and fiabby. and l was complete
" tired out faint and dizzy after a day
work.
Il commenced using Grape-Nuts and in 4
short time noticed marked change. The
food gave Just the kind of nourisnment 1
needed and agreed with my stomach so
we'll that / soon forgot had one. l gained
ranidiy in strength. my brain became clear
and the worn-out feeling at night entirely
iisappeared. Now l am in the best OF
health and weigh $50 pounds, which is more
than I ever weighed before.
az induced the son of friend to use
Grape-Nuts; he was sick and weakly. caused
mostly by indigestion and other troubles
arising from bad stomach. He then
weighed 125 pounds; In a few weeks. after
using Grape-Nuts daily. he was 80 greatly
Improved that he entered the field-day con-
tests and acquitted himself splendidly He
kent gradually increasing in weight until
now he weighs 14s pounds. all hard muscle.
and is PLAYING on the local football team.
a thing that a year ago any one would have
laughed at
II half the people who have weak stom-
achs or are about half well. would stop eat
ing poorjv cooked food and use Grape-Nuts
instead thev would not only save money,
hut would soon he healthy as the best.
Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. .-.-.-=-.---
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
NORTHERN SECURITIES CASE
WILL BEGIN HERE TOMORROW
Counsel for the Company Now on the
Way From New Xork-Both Sides
Wish speedy Decision.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. March 1s.-Briefs will be sub
mitted Wednesday in what has been known
as the Knox Federal cases against the
Northern Securities Company before the
United States Circuit Court at st. Louis
Counsel representing the company, includ-
ing former Attorney General John W.
Griggs, left here yesterday to appear.
Upon the act passed late in the recent
session Of Congress, allowing the matter 10
be referred again for review by the courts
which originally took UP the matter. 1t
had been expected that the case would come
up April 10, before the Minnesota Judges
who originally heard the arguments The
Louis, and the understood desire OF both
the Government and the company TO bring
about a speedy decision will thus be faclii-
tated.
All the lawyers representing the company
who might speak with authority concerning
the advantages or disadvantages of this
latest move have gone TO ST. Louis. 1t was
generally understood to-day. however. IN
Wall street that a point had been gained
by the company in obtaining this earlier
hearing. The question of a possible preJu-
dice on the part of the Minnesota Judges
in the matter was raised. but denied upon
the authority of persons who are familiar
with the case. but who were unwilling TO
make any statement In regard to it until
briefs are submitted Wednesday.
ST. PAUL LAWYERS COMING.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
St. Paul, Mimi. March 16.-Judge George
W. Young. James J. Hills personal attor-
ney; NJ; ID: Grover, general counsel Of the
Great Northern Railway, and c. W. Bum.
general counsel of the Northern Pacific.
have started for st. Louis to present the
case of the defendant railway companies TO
the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in the
suit instituted by the United States Govern
ment Judge Young's brief covers go type
written pages Mr.. Growers forty pages
and Mi. Bunn's the same. Judge W. H San
born of the United States Circuit Court.
one OF the four Judges to try the case. de-
by Henry d. Lang. Clerk of the Circuit
Court. The latter took with him the volum-
nous record of the Federal merger suit.
the testimony in which was taken before
the special examiner, occupying six large
bound volumes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
TO REGULATE JUNK DEALERS.
Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Per-
sons Buying From Minors.

sons Buying From Minors.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City, NO., March 1s.-The Senate
this morning passed bill Introduced by
O'Donnell in the House forbiddng funk
dealers to buy junk from minors under pen
atty of being fined for misdemeanor It is
thought that this measure will prevent boys
from stealing lead pipe and brass Joints
from vacant houses.
Senator McNatt's bill prohibiting unau-
thorized persons from wearing medals, in
signals of secret orders and buttons passed
without opposition.
schools was passed without opposition. Sem
ator Dickinson advocating the measure
Lieutenant Governor Lee will not pre-
side over the Senate this week He depart
ed last night for New York City, where he
Will speak at the banquet in honor of for
mer Governor d. r. Francis. President Pro
Tenn. Rubey is presiding in his absence
Among the other bills considered by the
Senate to-day were the following:
BY Matthews: Prohibiting trust COM
panies from doing real estate business.
Killed. Is noes IL ayes.
By Smith: Repeating the factory inspec-
tion law applying to st. Louis. killed. IA
ayes. 13 noes.
By Smith: Prohibiting ice and coal COM
panies to combine to control prices. Passed,
% to /.
BY Martin: A complete pure-food law.
Indefinitely POSTPONED by. the author.
phone companies to connect with county
seats Passed.
BY Walker: Establishing a cadet corps at
the St. Louis High School Killed.
BY Buchanan: Pro Jiding for the publica-
ton Of assessment lists. Reconsidsred and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
PLAN WORLDS FAIR HOTEL
FOR CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
Project Will he Submitted to Local
Union for Confederation Mt the
Next Meeting.

Plans for a Christian Endeavor hotel Tor
visiting members of the society at the
Worlds Fair are being prepared end Will
be presented before the St. Louis Endeavor
Union at its next NEE ting.
According to the announcement of pro-
moters of the enterprise the Worlds Far
officials approve the proposed hosiery and
have given assurance that If the structure
is erected near the grounds. a special en-
trance will be provided for its guests
II is intended that Christian EnGcavorers
and persons connected with other religious
societies will be the only accepted guests. .
Th.. project was to have been considered
at the meeting of the union last night at
Pilgrim Congregational Church, but the
plans were not complete.
The annual excursion of the union VIII be
held on the evening Of sane on the Steam
er CITY of Providence
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
| OPPOSITION COMES AFTEf: PASSAGE.
House Mny Reverse Itself on Bill Re-
latinG to Life Insurance of Suicides.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
jefferson city Mo. March ls.-Iast Sat
urday the House passed Senator Zeve!y S
bill. amending the life-insurance laws re-
lating to policies held by suicides. The bill
passed with little opposition. probably. due
10 the fact that MIR. Conking of Carroll
was not present. He returned TO town Sun
day and at once inaugurated fierce war
on the bill. with the result that the meas
ure is not yet entirely out of the woods.
When the bill was up for consideration II,
the House II was explained that II changed
the law SO as TO enable life insurance conf
paTies TO avoid the payment of policies heid
by suicides in the event that they could es-
tablish that such policy was procured with
the intention of committing suicide.
Mr.. Conkling says that the real object OF
the law is TO throw the burden of proof on
the heneficiaries of the policy to prove that
1t was not obtained with suicidal intent.
To-day Mr.. Conkling tried to get the bill
reconsidered. He was opposed by Mr.. Both
well Of Pettis. with long speech pending
that the bill had been returned to the Sen
ate for enrolment. This resulted n re-
quest being made on the Senate to return
the bill. which was complied with, and the
measure Is once more the properly or the
House
Mr.. Conkling succeeded in arous'ng strong
opposition to the bill among those who said
they had voted for 1t under misapprehen-
sion of its true character.
What will now become of the bill is an
other question. Mr.. Conklng says that the
signature by the Speaker. and II no other
remedy to defeat can be devised. the Housn
will pass a resolution asking Governor
DoCkery to veto II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
PREPARING FOR ADJOURNMENT.
House Adopts Resolutions to Dispense
With E1trn Clerks.

REPU BLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo. March 1S.-The House
commenced clearing the deck this morning
for an early adjournment sine die. A reso-
luton, offered by Mr.. Simmons OF Shelby.
was adopted. dispensing with the services
of all committee clerks. save the clerk of
the Committee on Accounts. after to-mor-
row. Little objection was made to the
adoption Of the resolution.
This move is always the first one made
prior to adjournment.
Another strong indication of an early ad-
journment Is found in the fact that after to-
morrow the members will receive only 81
day. This reduction in salary never fails
to make large per cent OF the members
homesick.
Having notified the surplus clerks to pack
their belongings and go hence the House
adopted a resolution ordering 1000 copies of
he late lamented school textbook bill
printed for public distribution.
Mr.. Doris of Oregon offered resolution,
which was adopted. making Senator Dick
inson's maximum freight rate bill on special
order for o'clock tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
MAY CALL MOBERLY MINISTER.
Hnmmett Place Christian thurch
Pleased With Namesnke of Pastor.

Hammett Place Christian Shurc"
pleased With Nnmesake of Pastor.
Indications are that the Reverend Samue'
B. Moore Of Moberly. Mo-, will be called 10
the pastorate of the Hammett Piace CHRIS
tan Church.
Several weeks ago the former pastor OF
the church. the Reverend W. "A. Moore de-
cided to enter the evangelistic field and gave
The congregation has been seeking an
available minister to fill his place. and last
Sunday Mr.. Moore preached upon invita-
pleased with the members of the congrega-
tion. The question of extending call to
him is now being considered by leading
members and 1t is probable that church
meeting will soon take place.
Mr.. Moore visited the session of the
Christian Ministers Association yesterday
morning and made a few remarks.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
CONGREGATION CALLS NEW PASTOR.
The Reverend Charles r. Shaver In
vited to Church of the Covenant.

Inc reverend &.uuElcS ~ III
yited to Church of the Covenant.
The Reverend Charles r. Shaver Of iowa
has been called to the pastorate of the
PRESBYTERIAN Church of the Covenant, No.
254o North Grand avenue.
The invitation was extended at a congre-
gational meeting last week, and it is ex-
pected that Mr. Shaver will accept No
answer has come to the official call, which
was signed by majority of the members
Two weeks ago Mr.. Shaver preached at
the Church of the Covenant. 1t being under
stood at that time that he was candidate
for the pastorate Mr.. Shaver Is a young
man. Last June he was graduated from Nc
Cormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.
the UNCONVENTIONAL school. Since that time
be has been doing supply and evangelistic
work in Iowa. He has never held pas
torate.
The former pastor of the Church Of the
Covenant was the Reverend Franklin 7.
Conner, who. last winter. accepted the pas
torate of the Presbyterian Church at Cedar
Falls. la. Since the resignation of MI.
Conner the moderator of the congregation
has been the Reverend Doctor Mead G.
Williams Doctor Williams presided at the
conversational meeting.
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passed by a vote of IS to over Heather's
opposition;

passed by vote of IS to 3 over Heather's
opposition.
House Dill by Oliver establishing a cadet
corps in Jackson. Passed.
House bill by Tapley. making the office OF
Street Commissioner appointive. Passed.
House bill by Simmons, permitting insur-
ance companies to loan money on policies.
Passed.
House bill by Davidson. compelling cities
to pay for street improvements after the
streets have been paved. Passed.
House bill by. Haines. permitting counties
to rescind action establishing county su-
pervis!on of schools Passed
Nick Bradley's bill permitting the organi-
cation of companies with $4,000 capital to
loan money on personal property at l per
cent month. was indefinitely postponed
by the author.
After Ser ator Morton had stated that he
believed the Senate would adjourn March 20
a number of bills which had been reduced
by request were indefinitely postponed
House bill by Golden. reducing fees of re-
corders; killed, opposition being led by
Senator Morton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
INVESTIGATING THE GOVERNOR
Committee Busy mt Little ROck-Con
Wet Farm Inquiry Under Way.

Committee Busy at Little ROck-COn-
Wet Farm Inquiry Under Way.
REPU BLIC SPECIAL
Little Rock. Ark, March 1.-two investi-
eating committees were busy tonight. The
special committees on investigation of the
State convict farm purchase examined sew
eral witnesses. the feature of the session
being the testimony of General B. w. Green
of Little Rock. who formerly owned half
interest In the Cummins place. This is the
plantation which the Penitentiary Board
purchased last November for $4,000
General Green testified that In 1883 he
purchased half interest In the place for
$l5.O 900. He did not think both the Cum
minis and Maple Grove places worth
more than $4,000 to-day.
The House Ways and Means Committee
Tonight renewed investigation of the
charges filed against Governor Davis. touch
ing alleged acceptance of private cars from
railroads and abuse of his contingent fund.
Nothing of a sensational nature developed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

Farmers Of Galloway County Think
They Are Not Represented in Senate

Farmers OF Galloway County In1nk
They Are Not Represented in Senate
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo. March Ex-senator
Walkers hard luck continues. Not onl!,
was his bill establishing a cadet corps at
the St. Louis High School killed. but his
fellow-members were to-day reading with
a good deal of zest copies of resolution
which has been adopted by the recently or
ganized American Farmers Alliance of
Steedman. and forwarded to Senator's Bigss
and Heather.
stee irnan is in Galloway County across
the river from the Capitol building. and is
a part of Senator Walkers bailiwick.
The resolution. which was introduced
by G. A. I<edeis. and which was adopted
unanimously. reads as follows:
Resolved. That We tender vote of
thanks to Senators H. Clay Heather and
NJ r. X. Riggs for the active part they
have taken in directing legislation to the
interest of the farmers. as We are not rep
resented in the Senate from this district.
and we hereby request them to remain
loyal to this class OF people"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
GEER ADDRESSES SENATE.
Governor of Oregon Wants ApprO-
priatiOn for Portland ExpOsitiOn.

priatiOn for Portland Exposition.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Mo. March 1s.-Former
Governor 7. T. Geer of Oregon was invited
to address the Senate Just before adjourn
ment this evening. upon motion of Senator
Heather.
Governor Geer is trying to get Missouri
to appropriate money for the Lewis and
Clarke Exposition to be held in Portland
May. 1905. His brief remarks were particu
larly well received by the Senators.
Oregon is a legitimate child of Missouri.
he said. Benton and Linn fought such
giants as Webster and Clay in oruer to Sc
cure the northwest territory to the United
States. Missouri furnished the greater part
OF the early pioneers.
Oregon has appropriated $4,000 and
Portland $4,000 for the centennial of the
Lewis and Clarke Exposition. The State
has also appropriated 900 for the Worlds
Fair. We believe in reciprocity
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
Memorial to Doctor Ferguson.

Doctor S. ]. Niccolls. Doctor s. c. Pal
mer and Doctor ]. F. Cannon were ap-
pointed a committee yesterday morning by
the Presbyterian Ministers Association 10
prepare resolutions of sympathy on the
death of Doctor Francis L. Ferguson.
Doctor Ferguson was appointed two months
ago by the Programme Committee of the
association to read paper at Mondays
meeting During the time allotted to the
paper a memorial service will be conducted
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

MONDAY Lenten services at No. 4l9
North Sixth street this week are being con-
Quoted .by the Reverend George ;. Sim
clair of Christ Church Cathedral. The gen
eral subject for the week is. The Holy
Spirit of God" Fruits of the Spirit" was
discussed yesterday. The subject for to-
day Is Love- and others in their order
are joy Peace Long Suffering" and
Goodness and Faith