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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
CARLETON DRY GOODS COMPANY
TO OCCUPY TEN-STORY HOME,
New Structure Twelfth Washington Avenue Is
Natural Sequence the Marvellous Company
the Last Five Years.

when It occupies its new home. can relieve
itself entirely Of the services of messenge,
boys. The building will be fitted through.
out with the Bostedo pneumatic-t tube sys-
tenn. with a station or each floor. designed
to place each department OF the store in
instantaneous communication with every
other department for the transmission of
orders. bills. mail. etc. This is destined
to bring about great saving Of time and
the avoidance Of trouble and is in perfect
harmony with the advance that is con-
stantly taking place with q view of econ
omizing time.
OFFICES OF COMPANY.
The offices Of the company in the new
building will occupy the east side of the
first floor and will be inclosed with a
handsome Office railing and partition work
designed with more than the ordinary
care. Tho Offices will be in direct COM
munication with a two-story vault, the
second story OF which can only be reached
from a gallery. on which will be located
the telephone exchange for the entire
plant.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
CARL VIcT0R's SCHOOL
OF PHYSICAL CULTURE.

The principal of the Victor School Of
Physical Culture. Professor Can Victor.
is one of the most prominent athletes IN
America. having been used as the modal
for the statue OF Hercules for the adosn.
ment Of one Of the Worlds Fair bufl6n6D.
and recently selected over . large num6sR
Of contestants to represent st. LouiB a4
the New York national contest IN strength
and physical perfection.
He has handsomely furnished suite IN
the Holland building. and also at al
West Belle place. where he gives Lessons
in physical culture. fencing. habitual deep
breathing and form development.
Among the many prominent parties VINO
have taken his course. Professor Victor
refers to General Bates. Washington; Nh.
Max Fleischmann. Cincinnati: Mr.. Faul-
haber. Missouri Trust Company; Mr..
Hamilton. Lincoln Trust Company; Mr..
Ettmann, Ettmann Sponge Company.
In Washington, New York and othse
Eastern cities the Victor System Is hishly
Endorsed. and the mails are constantly
bringing testimonials from those who are
taking the mail instruction course.
His clientaRe for private instruction rem
resents the most exclusive element Of the
city
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
MEYER Bros ACKNOWLEDGED
LARGEST DRUG HOUSE IN COUNTRY.
Employs Than and Has Seventy
cling to Every Part of the United Observation-Disclosures Gov
ers Nearly Five Acres

dealer and the practitioner. Everything
tnat does not come up to the standard is
rejected by the firm. which is prepared to
make every kind OF analysis.
me main building of the company is
located at the corner Of Fourth street and
cisrA avenue. extending back to Broad
way. 1t Is five stories, exclusive of base
ment' uzx279 feet in dimensions. and is
equipped with every modern convenience
necessary to the rapid and economical
transaction Of business. A general air of
soadfty. In keeping with the reputation of
the hrn, peryades the place The building
and warehouse contains 10000 square feet
Of door space. or nearly i've acres, but the
rapidly growing business Of the firm
promises to enforce additional room in the
near future.
The business of the Arm originated at
Fort Wayne, Ind. in 1852. In 1866 it was
established in st. Louis. succeeding
Matthews 4 Bon, and under the control of
C. F. G. Meyer. It was Incorporated in
March. 1883. with a capital of Si.75o.ooO the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
ELY & WALKER DRY GOODS co.
CAPITALIZED FOR 100000.
Has Pursued Successful Business for Twenty and
Regarded One Of the Most influential Country-Frm
Operates One Mill and Three Factories.

Ely & Walker Dry Goods Company ara
operating. outside Of their wholesale bust
ness. hosiery mill, shirt factory. fikfrt
factory and muslin underwear factory.
The firm is recognised a. one OF the
largest and most influential in the coun.
try. About year ago Mr.. w. H. Walker.
on account OF Ill health. retired as presl-
dent Of the company. and was succeeded
by Mr.. D. r. Calhoun, who for number
OF years has been a potent factor In the
great progress Of the institution. The Of
hcers and directors are: D. r. Calhoun,
president: D. D. walker. Jr.. nrst Woe pres
ident: W. E Morgan. second vice presi-
dent; J. s. Walker, secretary and treas
urer; Alonxo Acuf. H. P. Bonties. L A.
Browning. r. H. Cox. Steve A. Henneesy.
V. q. Oehler. Nat Rounds and D. d.
Walker. Jr. Their foreign offices are:
Chemnitz. PlRu II. Saxony, and Bannen.
Bahnhof Strasse 10, Paris. and the New
York Office, at No. 256 Church street.
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#, ,canital stock to ,1mow.

creased its capital stock TO 100000. and
constructed for itself the commodious new
building on the northeast corner Of Fourth
and Market streets. The new building 10
generous in proportions and every detail
was carefully planned to facilitate the
business of the house. 1t is undoubtedly a
model wholesale drug plant. 80 complete
that wholesale druggists from all parts Of
the United States have taken pointer
from it to use in the construction Of buili-
ings for themselves.
The officers of the corporation are: c..
rus p. Walbridge. president: Hubert q.
Merrell. first vice president: George r.
Merrell. second vice president: Edward
Bindschadler. secretary. and Henry J.
Stale, treasurer
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06
J. s. MERRELL DRUG COMPANY
A TYPICAL ST. LOUIS HOUSE.
For More Than Fifty Years Recognized Commercial Land
Mark the City and Always Ranked the Most Re
liable House in the Business

The J. s. Merrell Drug Company 10 4
typical st. Louis house. Fur mgss than
fifty years It has been recognised ~ one
Of the commercial landmarks Of the city.
and 10 always ranked ~ one Of the most
stable and reliable houses in the drug bust
ness Of the country. The sentiment Of the
house has aways been in harmony with
the best sentiment Of st. Louis. and it,
managers have always been found among
the men who are willing to devote time
and energy for tie bettsrment Of the city
In its commercial. social and political
activities. The house has never been .
boom" house. and during it, earlier life
was considered rather ultrs-conservative.
but In recent years. with the younger
generation in charge. It has steadily and
rapidly increased the volume Of its bud.
ness without. however. departing from the
well-known lines Of business safety laid
down by its founder.
ThouGh ranking a. one Of the large drug
houses Of the country. It does not aspire
to b known for the magnitude Of its hua-
neIH. hut rather for the excellsnes Of ~
service. Its travelling Representatives are
chosen With the utmost care. from the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

Any review Of the business interests OF
st. Louis would be far from complete II
it did not lay particular emphasis upon the
fact that here is located the Meyer Bros
Drug Company. for years the acknowi.
edged largest drug house in the United
States. Long ago it was predicted t'ss
St. Louis was destined to become one VI
the greatest distributing centess Of Ame.a-
ca. The prediction has been Amply
realized In many lines. but In none moro
notably than in that Of drugs snd the
articles that pertain to the drug buAnass.
Since It's establishment IN st. Louis. in
1866. 1t is probable that no wholesale
house Of any character In this country has
experienced such q marvellous growth, ana
it is to such concerns as the Mayer Bros
Drug Company that st. Louls acrredats Its
worldwide reputation for financial solid
ity. The reputation Of the firm 10 not oon-
fined to America. but. owing to tts vast
import and export business. it, lame sk-
tends to all the, limits Of civilization. Its
name is known in every foreign market
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

The Ely-Walker Dry Goods Company
was established In 1879. under the style
Of Ely. Walker 4 Co., SUCCESSORS to Ely,
Janis & Co.. with business OF $2,00e 900
per annum.
In 1853 the present firm was incorpo-
rated. with q paid-up capital Of $4,000.
which was increased in 1892 to Si.50O,OO0
In 1900 the capital was still further in
creased to 100000. or its present figure.
The firm does no foreign trade. employs 1o3
travelling statesmen. and is doing an extern
sive business in all Of the States. Its pres
ent location. S0o-s1S Warrington avenue.
occupies three-quarters Of block and II
eight stories in height. having floor ca
pacdty OF 10000 square feet.
The many different departments are I'm
der the supervision of capable. expert
managers. who have practically grown up
in the dry goods business. and know Its
every detail. Everything. from the finest
fabrics to the cheapest calico, can be
found on its vast array Of tables.
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Notwithstanding the fact that the entire
building Is absolutely fire-pFoof. q com.
plete sprinltling equipment has been pro
vided, with its huge tanks inclosed in
pent houses upon the roof, and which is
desisned, Of course, to check an incipient
blaze which might damage the enormous
stock by smoke. or flooding by the Fire
Department, with its consequent loss and
interruption to business.
All shipping and receiving will be done
from Lucas avenue, leaving Twelfth street
and Washington avenue for the magnif-
cent display windows.
The exterior of the building was made
to harmonic. as far as possible, with the
rest Of the large buildings in the block
without sacrificing in any manner the op-
portunity Of introducing the latest and
best materials and devices in its construc-
ton. The granite piers that run through
two stories are polished. 30 that they may
be washed and kept clean as the plate
glass windows. The latter are arranged
very similar to those in modern retail
store. giving the greatest amount Of light.
together with an exceptional opportunity
for the display Of goods.
ABOVE Tue B6COu0 StOIy tAO wv Ao"Nss
have been treated ~ large panels In red
brick, relieved by grey terra Gotta and
gray brick at salient points, the whole
panel surrounded on itS four sides by
highly ornamental and beautifully exe-
cuted terra Gotta. This framework. which
10 as much an important factor In the de-
sign. extends in the tenth story to q
greater height. which includes band pc.
low the windows, panels between the win,
dows and the majestic cornice above. oil
In the same highly ornamented gray ter
"a Gotta This color scheme Il not only
pleasing to the eye, but has been proved
scale, to wear wen In the dirty atmos-
The completed building stands ~ mon.
ument Of the good taste and far-sightsd
policy Of the Carleton Dry Goods Com
pany. II II fitting home for q concesn
that has maintained the highest charac&sc
Ia the business world from the NrBt day
Of its career. and whore success has been
due TO q fidelity to those principles in
honorable commerce that are most to be
admired.
The cflcers and Board Of Directors Of
the company are as follows:
Murray Carleton. president.
George II. Augustine. vice president.
J. r. Curlee, secretary.
q q. Wilson. treasurer.
Board Of Dereetoe8-Qe0fge H. AugUs-
tine, Murray Carleton, ]. L. Carleton. 0fto
Cramer, j. r. CTI1ee, Herman Dlel. Henry
Evans, z. q. Ratcii&o and 3. a, Wilson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

About a year ago this firm incorporated
under style of Rice-Stx Dry Goods Com
pany. with the following officers and
directors:
OFFICERS.
Henry Rice. president.
Jonathan Rice. first vice president.
David Eiseman. second vice president.
William Silk. third vice president.
Benjamin Eseman. treasurer.
Elias Michael. secretary.
DIRECTORS.
Z. f. Evans, David Eiseman. Benjamin
Eiseman. John Z. Hogan. Jonathan Rice.
Elias Michael C. A. Stacey, L. l. Salve-
ter, William E. Simpson. William Stix,
Henry Rice.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

and its reputation abroad is almost as
great as at home.
The company is noted not only for the
magnitude but for character Of its busi-
ness. The reputation it has gained for the
purity Of its drugs is too well known to
require comment. This reputation is part
~ attributed to the fact that all crude
are compounded, and that all the finished
products standardized before they are
placed on the market. This care Is appre-
ciated by the pharmacist and the physi-
clan. as It assures protection both to the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-06

greatest capitalization Of any drug house
In the world.
The officers Of the company are: C. F. g.
Meyer. president: Theodore F. Meyer. vice
president: G. ]. Meyer. secretary; C. W.
Wall, treasurer.
The company has more than 500 en-
ployes in st. Louis and seventy-five sales
men. travelling in almost every part of the
United States. Its home on Fourth street
and Clark avenue presents one of the most
interesting and busy scenes in this city Of
substantial commercial institutions.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
ROYAL ROBES.

King Oscar has resumed the reins c. government. thus terminating the re- yency of the Crown Prince Gustsve.
 The king of tie Belgians. who is sui, sering from weak eyesight, has gone to Wiesbaden to be treated by famous German oculist.
 It is recalled that when the czar and the present Prince of Wales visited the house of commons together few years ago the resemblance between them was such that they might have been twins The czar is the darker of the two.
 In former days King Edward va. an enthusiastic waltzer. and neither at Marlborough House nor Sandring ham were "wallfowers" ever seen. as the royal host expected all his guests to follow his example. It is long. how. ever. since his majesty has done mors than go through the figures of a stats quadrille.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
BIG YEAR FOR THE MINT.
Coined 1e,s7s 7ee Pieces More than
 Last Year.

Philadelphia, July 9.-The fiscal year of the United States mint here, just ended, was a record-breaker in the number of coins. medals and dies struck; and the increase in the pro- duction was accomplished without any material increase in expenses.
 According to the report made by Su- perintendent Landis to the treasury de- partment, the coinage was 19,578, ,766 pieces greater than the previous year, an increase in medals of 7,032 pieces, and increase of 309 dies
 About $260 100000 worth of coined bullion was counted and weighed. as follows: Gold coin. $56.OO0.OO0;. gold bullion, s23.000,000,. Besides this, there was a large amount of subsidia- ry silver, nickle and bronze.
 For the United States government, 161, ,S94, ,265 pieces were coined; for the provincial government of the Philip pines 14s479,Ss4y pieces; fore the Co., lumhian government. 1,360.000 pieces, and for the Venezuelan, 750,000 pieces.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
NOTICE OF
 SALE OF REAL ESTATE.

Tn the Probate Court of the County of Cochise, Territory of Arizona.
 In the matter of the estate of Fred erick A. Sweet, deceased-Adminis- trator's notice of sale of real estate.
 Notice Is hereby given, that in pur- suance of an order of the Probate Court in and for the County of Co- chise, Territory of Arizona, made on the 2sth day of June, 1903, in the mat ter of the estate of Frederick i. Sweet, deceased, the undersigned, the administrator of said estate, will sell at private sale. to the highest bidder for cash, lawful money of the United States. subject to confirmation by said Probate Court, on Thursday. the 16th day of July, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m., at the Bank of Bisbee, in the City of Bisbee. in the said County of Cochise, Territory of Arizona, the fol lowing described real property, to- wit: One house and lot, situate in the town of Bisbee, on the south side Of Mule gulch, about 800 yards west erly from the Copper Queen com pany's store, and is the same property conveyed by David Roberts and wife to F. A Sweet by deed of date Sep tember 9th, 1902, and recorded in Book IS, Deeds of Real Estate. pages 302-s03, County Recorders office, Co chise county, to which deed reference is hereby made for more particular description.
 Terms of sale: Cash, lawful money of the United States
 B. 4. PACKARD, Administrator of the Estate of Fred erick A. Sweet, Deceased.
 Dated June 2sth. 1903.
 First pub. 7-s 12t
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
SCRAPS OF SCIENCE.

Successful experiments have beez made for obtaining alcohol and sugas from pine and birch sawdust
 Chemical union is the result of the at traction of unsatisfied electric charges on different atoms for one another.
 Professor Dali osso. inspector of ths museum Of Naples. has just published an article in which he afirms that re searches an6 excavations prove that there eyssted Pompeii nine centuries before our era
 By means of an ingenious instru nent- the hydroscope, the human eye sight can penetrate the ocean depths and clearly distinguish objects over s mile below the surface. The inventof is Signor Pine. an Italian, schoolmsts sf Marcoai.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
AN APPEAL FOR HELP.
ARGENTINE, KANSAS, IS IN A DE
 PLoRAsLE CONDITION.
The Floods Left Many Homeless and
PenniIess.-Mud Two Feet Deep In the Houses.

The mayor of Argentine, Kansas, sends the following to the Review and asks for it spublieation:
 Argentine, Kansas, July 6, 1903.
 This is {. place of $500 people. The recent flood rendered 5000 home less. The population is composed of laboring people. Hundreds have lost their houses, furniture and clothing Some have not change of clothing In the country the farmers lost all their property and crops.
 "One-half the stores in town were filled with water to the ceilings. The water entered the second story of the houses and completely submerged cot tages and many were wrecked and a large number were swept away The mud is a foot to two feet deep in the houses and on the streets. It has an odor and must cause sickness.
 Argentine is a separate corpora ton six miles from Kansas City, Mis- souri, and about the same distance from Kansas City. Kansas. All of the large contributions have been sent to Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas. and Topeka.
 "W eneed help to remove the mud. clean the sewers, repair the houses and care for the sick. The city is f. nancially embarrassed and cannot car " the burden. The people cannot do more. All contributions, large or small, will be thankfully received. Send all drafts and checks to D. E. Chopper, mayor, or J. F. Trowbridge, city treasurer"
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10

The mayor of Argentine Kansas, sends the following to the Review and asks for it spublieation:
Bisbee daily review., 1903-07-10
A. GREAT STRIKE SETTLED.
Maehinists Of the Pittsburg District Vote to Accept Compromise.

WeGHhishS VI tHc FNlspuF9 DISU'Ct
 Vote to Accept Compromise.
 Pittsburg, Pa, July 9.-A meeting of 1000 members of the machinists' union of the Pittsburg district, which was held tonight. voted 252 for and 157 against the settlement of the wage scale on the compromise offer of the Manufacturers association which calls for a 1-2 per cent advance over last years rate.
 This meeting terminates one of the most memorable struggles in this country between workmen and em- ployers without actually coming to open hostilities.
 The settlement will affect directly about 5000 men.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-10
HIS DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY.

An event of an unusual and very
happy character was a dinner given to
Mr.. Abraham Falk by his children in
honor of his seventy-fifth birthday
Sunday evening, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Washington Falk, on Hall
street. This diamond anniversary of
a well-rounded life could not have been
more beautifully celebrated than in
thus gathering around the board Mr..
Falk's children and grandchildren and
other close relatives to join in con-
graduation and rejoicing.
The table was charmingly decorated
with bright color scheme of red, and
many red carnations. At one end was
large cake, bearing seventy-five
small candles TO indicate the spirit of
the occasion.
Covers were laid for thirty-two, Mr..
Falk's children present being Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington Falk. Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaiah 81. Falk, Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah A.
Solomons, Miss Lily Falk and Mr..
David Falk of Charleston: and his
grandchildren, Miss Rita Falk, Miss
Adeline Falk Miss Henrietta Falk,
Miss Cecilia SoIomons, Miss Sarah
Solomons, Mr.. Washington Falk, Jr.,
Mr.. Joe Falk. Mr.. Walter Falk, Mr..
Abram Solomons. Mr.. Joe Solomons,
and Mr.. Isaiah Solomons, Jr.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-10
MRS. DECISIONS ACCIDENT.

Considerable local interest and sin
cere regret were felt in this city on
receipt of the news of the serious acct
dent sustained by Mrs. William Grant
Dickson Of Atlanta on Sunday morn
ing.
Mrs. Dickson. who is prominent in
the social and club life of her own city,
is also we'll known here and has many
warm friends. Only recently she visit
ed Savannah, at the time of the D. A.
r. Convention, in November, when she
was the guest of Mrs. John NJ. Bryan
Mrs. Dickson is an eX-yice president
general of the society, and by virtue
OF this office took an active part in
the proceedings of the state convention.
She was member of the receiving
party AT the reception given by the
Lachlan Mcintosh Chapter at the home
of Mrs. ]. B. Chestnut.
1t is understood that Mrs. Dickson
has only lately been planning a trip
abroad for the summer with Mrs. De-
Witt Clinton Bacon of this city. The
news received by wire last night of
her condition is somewhat encourage
ing and a matter of congratulation to
her many friends in Savannah.