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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
FINANCIAL SUCCESS
OF SAENGERFEST ASSURED.

With 5000 persons in attendance the
opening night. with a crowd almost as large
In the Liberal Arts building last night. and
with an advance sale indicating that the big
concert hall will be packed to its capacity
at both performances to-day, the success,
financially. OF the Thirty-irst National
Saengerfest has already been established.
No great anxiety was ever felt over the
possibility of the National Saengerfest not
being an artistic success. but there was
some doubt as to large attendance, with
out which the local promoters of the big
feast would have lost thousands of dollars.
Even last Sunday, President Stifel and
other members of the Saengerfest Society
were doubtful az to the attendance. The
Liberal Arts building was capable of seat
ing 10000 persons and the advance sale up
TO that time did not foreshadow a great
patronage of the three days festival.
/ The first nights attendance. however. set
at rest the minds of the Saengerfest pro-
meters. the attendance last night made
them jubilant, and the prospects for even
greater crowds at the afternoon and night
concerts to-day make success certain.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
MAN WHO GAVE APPLES
TO PRINCE HENRY A VISITOR.

August Lohmeyer of Springfield. No.,
whose present TO Prince Henry of Prussia
of peck of prize Jonathan apples first
appraised ST. Lous's royal guest that there
was such place as the land of the big
red apple in Missouri. is a delegate 10 the
Saengerfest from Springfield
Mr. Lohmeyer is native OF Prussia, and
wishing to honor the Prince from the
Fatherland upon the occasion of his visit
to st. Louis In March. a year ago he picked
the choice fruit OF his farm in the foothills
of the OZarks and brought the 2ppies as an
Offering to Prince Henry
He arrived at Union Station with his
present. but found that 1t was impossible
for him TO gain access to him. In his
dilemma Jerry Coakiey. whom Emperor
William of Germany decorated at the re-
quest OF Prince Henry, came to the rescue
and succeeded in having the big red APP
pies delivered to the royal guest. Prince
Henry was immensely pleased with the
fruit and wrote his personal acknowledge
ments to Mr.. Lohmeyer.
Mr.. Lehmeyer repre- sents the German Vet
erans' Association at Springfield. an organ
ization with military feature. He Also is
a member Of the Board of Directors of the
State EmbalmerS' Association
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19

by the relief committees resulted yesterday,
In clearing Camps Washington and Lincoln
of about 100 men. 1t was stated that these
men could go to work. but that they did
not wish to do so while they were being
fed and cared for by the city.
1t was announced yesterday that In the
future all applicants for assistance must be
vouched for. The Woman's Auxiliary Re
lief Committee has been permanently or
ganized Mrs. Ella Oebike has been elected
president, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Stephens vice presi-
dent, and Miss Lenore Nermillion secretary.
An investigating committee which will go
through all of the wards of the city has
been formed as follows.
First Ward. Mrs. NJ. I,ovingston. Mrs; F.
Healy. Mrs. p. kilkeary. Mrs. NJ. Eddy
Second Ward. NJ. j. Walsh. NJ. J. Griffin. j.
]. Gates. Mrs Caldwell. Third Ward. Mrs.
H j. DeHaan Mrs. f. Miller. Mrs. Frank
b. Bowman. Miss Ida Mclean. Fourth
Ward. Mrs. Thomas Mannion. Mrs. }: T.
Messick. MIS-. H. c. Fal-brother. Miss
Mabel White. Fifth Ward. Mrs. w. Nee
han, Mrs. ID. Sullivan. Mrs. B. Cash. Mrs
NJ Hickey. Sixth Ward. Mrs n. Parry.
Mrs H. Louis. Mrs. Anna Walsh, j. &.
Furlong Mrs f. c. kcaemer. Seventh
Ward Mrs. C. Hssrich. Mss ]. MURRAY.
Mrs ]. Howard. Mrs. ]. Huntoon. Mrs j.
Christie Miss NJ. Bell.
A total of S34. 5l4.H has been contributed
to the relief fund. Several business houses
will to-day donate their receipts to the
fund. -,
The members OF the Alton Reserves will
depart this morning. A banquet was given
the officers last evening at the ElkS CLUB.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
BRYAN ON PARTY
OUTLOOK IN 1904,
Urges Strict Adherence by Next
Convention to Chicago and
Kansas City Platforms.
DEN0UNCES PHILIPPINE POLICY
Declares His Faith in the Ultimate
Triumph of Free Silver and
Tariff for Revenue
Only.
DEN0UNCES PHILIPPINE POLICY

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Lincoln. Neb.. June ls-Cnder the head
ing Democratic Prospects for 1907 Mr.
Bryan prints an extended article. saving. in
part:
chances of all parties. depend upon three
things:
"First-Cpon the party's attitude upon
public questions
Second-Upon the knowledge which the
people have of those questions
Third - Upon the conditions, industrial
and otherwise, prevailing at the time.
ne first. namely. the party attitude. Is
entirely within the control of the marty.
The party must take the position which the
voters of the party believe to be the cor
rect position. and II 1t would draw honest
men TO 1t. it must not only take an honest
position. but state the position.
1T is not possible at this time to enuu1-
crate all the questions that may enter into
the campaign. because the incidents OF a
day may inject an Issue into the campaign I"
Mr.. Bryan then in order denounces i'm
perialism and the policy in the Philippines;
declares his continued faith in free coinage
of silver and for tariff for revenue He
urges strict adherence to the Chicago and
Kansas City platforms. and concludes as
follows:
1T is impossible for any one to forecast
the crop conditions or to prophesy with GER
tainty in regard to the industrial, or finan-
cial conditions that may develop before that
time. and it is therefore impossible for any
one to speak with certainty as to the DEM
ocratic prospects of 1904.
AS the farmer sows his seed and cult
Yates his crop, taking his chances on the
seasons to enlarge or diminish the yield of
his land. so the Democratic party must
plant the seed which it thinks bes. and Gull
tivate 1t with assiduous care by propaga-
ton Of Democratic doctrine, trusting to con-
ditions to either hasten or retard the
party's progress.
We should face the future with conf
dence. assured that whether transient con-
ditions and changing circumstances shall be
favorable or unfavorable. truth will finally
triumph and every righteous principle be
ultimately established"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
SAENGERFEST VISITORS
PLEASED WITH ST. LOUIS.

The thousands of visitors to the thirty
first National Saengerfest found many
things In st. Louis to interest them yes
ter'ay and the day was one of activity.
The rehearsal Of the male chorus and the
principals in the Liberal Arts building YES
terday morning brought out surprise for
President Deiier of the North American
SaenSerbundes
The 500 members OF the male chorus ap-
peared at the rehearsal. not single alb
sence being recorded. and when the practice
had ended President Deiler addressed the
members of the chorus. compl!menting them
upon their promptness and their success in
the Saengerfest work.
AS he started from the platform, Presi-
dent Deiler was intercepted by Charles G.
Schmidt. the first vice president of the
Saengerbundes who held in his hand a
costly gold medal.
You have complimented the chorus"
said Mr.. Schmidt. land the members Of the
chorus wish to compliment you. They
thank you for your faithful work as presi-
dent of the Saengerbundes for the last ten
years and present this medal as token of
their regard"
The visiting newspaper men-thirty in
brewery yesterday morning. They were
met by Augustus Busch and escorted
through the plant. Fred Widman acted as
guide
After the inspection of the brewery the
party was taken to the Southside Hotel
where dinner was served
Last night. at the press headquarters at
No. 51o Market street. the newspaper, men
and many visitors enjoyed smoker, which
was arranged by the members Of the local
German papers.
About 200 members OF the Chicago dele
cation visited the officials at the City Hall.
They were escorted by Louis Sala, q promi-
nent politician of Cooke County. who is
also an enthusiastic member of the Saenger-
fest Society
The indianapolis singers went to Priester's
Garden. at Grand avenue and Arsenal
street. and contingent of the Chicago dele
CATION visited the Anheuser- Busch brewery
in the afternoon.
No especial entertainment was provided
for any of the delegations. but the visitors
had the freedom of the city. and hundreds
of them were seen in various places OF
amusement.
The river excursions proved drawing at
traction for great many. but the majority
of the visitors patronized the gardens.
The Kentucky delegation has headQuar-
lucky affair is announced by these. sing
ers for tonight. The local and visiting
newspaper men are to be the guests.
Nalerian kllfus of st. Petersburg arrived
in ST. Louis yesterday to report the Saen-
gerfest for German newspapers.
Philip Wolf, editor-in-chief of the Peoria
Some. was another prominent newspaper
man who arrived yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19

common territory with Chicago. St Louis
merchants ship on H-cent rate
TO the 2O-cent rate of the Chicago merchant :?
Further. that the local rate to ST. Louis
is on the same basis?"
INDORSE LOOP ORDINANCE.
W. X. kavanaugh. president of the Wig
gins Ferry Company. and representing the
Business Mems League, after briefly re-
viewing the action of the league in indorslng
1.-The loop ordinance. said in substance:
st Louis is more than favored in regard
to terminals.
'As to how st. Louis Is situated as re-
CARDS New York or Chicago within a radius
of 800 miles around each of them,
you Will find that st. Louis enjoys rate
gain of from to Is cents per 100 pounds.
As regards switching charges the aver
age rate in ST. Louis Is far less than in
Chicago.
We are practically unanimous in crying
for the adjustment Of the tunnel but not
all agreed in doing away with the bridge
arbitrary. The last is impossible.
Coal traffic across the river is more than
80 per cent Of the total traffic. and the coal
men are not arguing for the abolition Of
the bridge arbitrary.
Il think that when facts and figures are
shown it will be found that the bridge
arbitrary has not hurt ST. Louis. nor has
ST. Louis been Disseminated against. Fur
Their. that the bridge arbitrary has not been
a factor in getting manufacturing enter
prises away from the city"
Harvey L. Christie. representing the Busi
ness Mems League in a brief address. point
ed out that as the coal men were not in
favor of abolishnig the bridge arbitrary
and the grain men had not shown 1t dis
favor, and the business organizations have
not memorialized against tilt should be con-
sidered aside from the question at issue. He
urged that the loop ordinance should be
passed without the bridge arbitrary inserted
as a contingent amendment
Deep interest was taken In the speeches
by large number of prominent citizens. as
well as the members of the committee. who
We're: Council-C E. Gibson. H. G. Rolfes.
Heine Marks. House-W. A. Block. John
]. O'Brien
Mr.. Gibson was chairman of the, commit
tee. w. d. Griffin was absent. The meet
ing adjourned shortly after 6 o'clock. sub
ject to q call of the chair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
EAST SIDE WORKS RESUME;
DIFFICULT TO SECURE MEN.

The water is receding rapidly from the
flooded districts in East St. Louis. and five
fire engines are at work pumping the flood
water out of the city. In addition to these.
the centrifugal pump is taking all of the
water that the sewers in the downtown dis
trict can furnish.
Business is rapidly approaching its nor
NAL stage. The National Stock Yards and
its Industries and many Of the manufactur-
ing plants about the city have resumed
work.
In the flooded district there has been con-
siderable difficulty in getting enough men:
during the flood, and that they will not
come back until every trace of water IS
gone. The employers desire their OLD men
The systematic work which is being done
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
For Ben.at NJ Flood sufferers.

An entertainment for the benefit of the
flood sufferers will be given Monday even
ing at the Third Baptist Church, Grand
and Washington avenues. by Miss Laura
Krenning. assistant at the Perry School Of
oratory. She will be assisted by Miss Lolita
krenning, vocalist. and Miss Louise Keller.
violinist. One hundred dollars has been
turned over to the Merchants Exchange
by the Krenning sisters. This money was
obtained from the sales of tickets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
RURAL FREE DELIVERY ROUTES.
POst-Ohice Department Resumes tn
EXtensiOnn of the Service

Washington. June 1S.-The Post-Offce De-
partment has resumed the establishment of
rural free delivery routes which were held
up on account of the deficit in the ap-
preparation for that service and a large
number of routes will be put into operation
July !. the beginning Of the new fiscal
year.
The policy of the department hereafter
will be TO establish routes rapidly as
possible. consistent with the best interests
of the service and economic administration
The rules as to the number of families
required to be on the route in order to
secure the service probably will be more
strictly adhered to and fewer exceptions
made. The rule requires that no service
shall he established on a route on which
there are less than 100 families.
Unless exceptions are made for some
special reasons routes are to be Investigated
in the order in which the petitions for them
are filed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
WILL CONFER WITH GOVERNOR.
Captain Even to Inform Beckham
of Feud Case.

Lexington. Ky, June ls.-Captain Even
announced to-day that on the advice of
friends he would go TO Frankfort as soon
as the Jackson jury returned verdict and
lay all facts before Governor Beckham.
Even would not give out what he would
tell the Governor. Men close to him say
it will reflect on men high in official life in
Brcathitt County, and may form the basis
OF warrants for bribery.
+. Cantain Even was escorted last night. to
the Elks hail. where he received an ova-
ton. Scores of young women clasped his
hands and declared him the bravest man
in Kentucky 81 l--t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
CARB0LIc ACID PROVES FATAL.
Mrs. Margaret Tate Commits Sui
eide at Her Home.

Mrs. Margaret Tate, of No. 400 Lee ave-
nue. took carbolic acid at the home of her
mother. Mrs. Barbara McGrath. No. lis
North Eighth street. at 5:i5 o'clock yes
terday afternoon and died at o'clock at
the City Hospital.
The police were unable to ascertain why
Mrs. Tate. killed herself. She was uncor-
scious when she reached the City Hospital
and made no statement She was q years
old. The police found that she purchased
the poison at drug store at No. 1901 North
Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
ASK THE GOVERNOR
TO ISSUE PUBLIC APPEAL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Springfield, ILL.,. June 1s.-Acting Governor
Mckenzie to-day received letter from
Shawneetown urging him to issue a public
appeal for aid of the flood sufferers of East
St Louis. The letter was prepared by the
members of the Shawneetown committee
which had charge of the work of relieving
the suffering in that city in 1883.
The letter expresses the belief that. de
spite the assurances Of the people of East
st. Louis that they will be able to care for
the flood sufferers without general aid. the
hour is approaching when this assistance
will be necessary.
The reluctance of East st. Louis people
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
GOVERNOR ORDERS RATI0Ns
FOR THE FLOOD VICTIMS.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Carbonate. I'LL. June 1S.-Suffsring among
the flood victims at Mcclure has reached
such point that rations have been ordered
to their relief BY Acting Governor Nc
Kenzie.
Temporary relief to the Raddesville VIC
Tins has been supplied and probably viii
be permanent after to-day
NO traffic Is yet attempted over the Cana
Grardeau branch of the Illinois Central
Railroad, although the repair work Is being
pushed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
SAENGERBUND MALE CHORUS
DELIGHTS LARGE AUDIENCE.
Continued From Page One.

number constituting an impressive finish
to programme of exceptional merit.
The evening had been thoroughly enjoy
able. and the promise for to-day's matinee
est. The children's chorus under Professor
Pommcr's leadership, is Il feature OF the
matinee programme. and all the soloiSts
will be heard as well. Tho evenings pro-
gramme. marking the close of the SaenSer-
Test OF 1908. presents an imposing array of
orchestral and choral numbers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
Relief supple. From RAN. County.

The Reverend Wimar Wallace. pastor Of
the Prairie View Christian Church of Rails
County. Missouri. arrived yesterday with
bills of lading for supplies for the relief
of East st. Louis flood sufferers Among
ty-fve sacks of -four. six sacks OF corn. Ave
of potatoes, six boxes and five sacks of
clothing. 2lO pairs OF shoes. meat, lard and
tributed through the Business Mems Com
rpittee
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
Heath.s Genernl Denial.

Salt Lake City, June H-Referring to the
statement of Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Bristow in regard to the irregular
tiles in the Post-Offlce Department former
First Assistant Postmaster General Perry S.
Heath said to-day:
".All these charges were replied to four
years ago and have been replied to by lot
of people recently. 1t is not Necessary to
make any further reply to them. have
nothing TO say
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
Ncrroe, Fieht Fatal Duel.

John Miller and his stepson, Richard Muir
ply. negroes. fought a duel with pistols
in the kitchen of their home. No. 66ao South
Broadway. last night. Miller was instantly
killed. and Murphy was wounded in the
breast. Murphy stated that Miller assault
ed his mother and threatened to shoot her
and that he fired to protect his parent.
Murphy was taken to the City Hospital
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
JUNE RISE BEGINS
IN MISSOURI RIVER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

st. Joseph. Mo-. June 1s-rhe June riss
in 1.-THE Missouri River began to-day The
stage this evening is nine feet above low
water mark. or two feet higher than yes
terday
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
METCALF ASKS FOR A HEARING.
Asks Postmaster General Payne to S1s
pend Order of Suspension.

pend Order of Suspension.
Washington. June 1S-Postmaster Gener-
al PAYNE to-day received the following let
ter from NJ. Metcalfe asking a suspension
of the order of dismissal until his complete
defense may be heard:
Honorable H. C. Payne. Postmaster
General: cannot but feel that under ordi-
nary circumstances such summary action
as has been taken in my case would not
have been had without having given me a
chance to be heard by yourself in my own
defense.
1T must be due to the heated. excited and
congested, condition of affairs in the Post
Office Department that the Postmaster
General has consented to this summary
dismissal of man who for the best part of
his life since attaining manhood has devot-
ed his whole thought and being to the hon
est discharge of his duties to the Govern
service, in which no stain or suspicion has
ever heretofore attached
Justice to myself. my family and nv
friends requires that / should appeal to the
Postmaster General to recall this order OF
summary dismissal. and accord me an op-
portunity to show that in this matter. as in
all others. L was consulting only the best
interests of the Post-Office money order
service in whatever / did concerning the
Herfan bid. and not my own self-interest.
and with no thought of myself or my fan.-
lily. as is made to appear in the charge
against me.
THE common sense Of Justice. and the
right OF self-defense. which my score of
years of faithful public service entities me
TO must impel the Postmaster General to
grant me this opportunity OF demonstrating
10 him that his action has been hasty and
unjust to a faithful public servant, who
has devoted his life 10 the best interests CT
his Government.
The suspension of your order is respect
fully asked until such time as you may hear
from me-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
DOCTOR THOMAS B. NEwB1.

Windsor. H.. June 1s.-Doctor Thomas ..
Newly one OF the demonstrators In a ChicAgo
veterinary college. died here last night He
was Al years old. He Will be buried Friday IN.
ernoon under Masonic auspices
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19

for aid is the outcome OF civic pride. ana =
fear that the future of the city will be In
jured BY plea for aid
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-19
RELIEF COMMITTEE GIVES
$500 TO SUFFERERS.

A delegation from the East st. Louis Re-
lief Committee. consisting of A. L. Keech-
Ter. J.C.Van Ripper. ]. ]. Reader and others,
called upon the Merchants Exchange Re
lief Committee yesterday morning. stating
their wants and what they were doing in
the way OF affordng relief to more than g.
900 persons. The Exchange committee ap-
propriated $500 for the East st. Louis com
mittee. which makes $4,000 in money, be-
sides more than sl.OOo worth of supplies.
that has been sent to East St. Louis. The
station for negroes at No. GIG North Main
street was closed yesterday and the cloth
ing depot at the church, Eleventh and Lo-
Gust streets. will be closed to-day. The wa
ter is recedlng very fast and the residents
on the East Side are getting back to their
homes. The committee IS now endeav-
oring to supply the farmers above and be-
low St Louis with seed corn, potatoes and
mllet, in order that they may get in crops
at once.
The following contributions TO the relief
fund We're receiy ed Yesterday: