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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Avalanche of Selling Orders Sends
Prices Plunging Far Below
Previous Level.
LOSS EXCEEDS DOLLAR A BALE.
Nearly 100000 Bales Change
Hands in New York Exchange,
the Bear Leader Buying All
He Is Able to Obtain.

New York March Am avalanche OF SELL
ing orders swept over the cotton market TO-
day. and amid great excitement prices broke
with such violence that for time pancky
conditions were feared.
The bulls were steady and heavy buyers,
however, and their support checked the ten
dency toward extreme dmoraliZations.
The market closed highly excited at from
II to 1Iss points below last nights closing.
March and May options opened at declines
of 10 points, selling at 1017c and $3.50, re-
spectively, as against 10.ITc and l0.l9c yes
terday at the close, and the high record
prices OF 10. Csc and 10.l?c earlier yesterday.
The hull leader bought valiantiy. and rail-
lied the market at 1015c for March and
1860 for May. He took more than 25.eO
bales, but a flood of offerings in thousand
ard 5000 bale lots poured in upon him.
All sorts OF reports became current. and
as the selling pressure increased prices
made violent plunges downward, points at
a time.
The climax came at the end of the noon
hour, when an avalanche of selling orders
from all directions appeared. The May OPP
ton made a running break to 9.ssc-a level
OF 81 points. or more than dollar bale,
from last nights closing, and the Marcn OPP
ton dropped with even greater violence
from 10i7c 10 9g6c. The July option fell
from 9slc 10 96Sc.
As prices crumbied away many stop-loss
orders held by brokers on customers ac-
counts were reached. and their execution
and the bear raid made the low prices.
II was estimated that the bulls were COM
PEELED to take mere than 10000 bales in sup
port OF the market, and total transactions
up 10 the close were estimated at nearly
10000 bales.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
One Head for the Big System
Which Includes Eighteen
Thousand Miles.
MAIN OFFICE AT CHICAGO.
New Appoiniee Leaves the Chica-
go, Milwaukee and st. Paul to
Accept the More RespOn-
sibla Position.

Chicago. March 4-Reports from New
York and Milwaukee that a. C. Bird third
vice president in charge of traffic OF the
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway
system. would be made traffic manager of
all the roads in which the Goulds are in
terested are confirmed by Mr.. Bird. VINO
said he had accepted the position and
would assume his new duties In few
days.
Mr.. Birds appointment brings the traf-
fc affairs of the Gould roads under one
head and will prevent competition between
various lines comprising the great system.
The roads over which Mr.. Bird will have
Jurisdiction are the Wabash and its East
ern connections tthe Wheeling and Lake
Erie. the Ann Arbor. the Western Mary
land and few small roads in the vicinity
OF Pittsburgh the Missouri Pacific. the
Iron Mountain and Southern. the 1nterna-
tional and Great Northern, the Texas and
Pacific. the Denver and Rio Grande. the
Rio Grande Western. the Rio Grande
Southern and the ST. Louis Southwestern.
The total mileage of these roads is in
the neighhorhuod of S.0G0.
MIR. Bird probably will make his head
quarters at CHICAGO.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
PHILIPPINE EXHIBtT REVIVED.
Committee in Washington VIII Act
With Government officials

Nathan Frank of the Executive Commit
tee. Vice President c. P Walbridge and
General Counsel James l.. Blair of the Ex-
position Company are in Washington. where
they are expected TO confer to-day with
Lieutenant Governor Luke Wright of the
philippines. and Doctor c. 2. Wilson. Spe-
cial Commissioner from the Philippines to
the Worlds Fair. on the question of the
Philippine exhibits.
Some time. ago 1t was announced by Sec
rotary Root Of the War Department that
the proposed Philippine exhibit at the
Worlds Fair had been abandoned for want
OF funds TO carry cut the original plans of
display at the Fair. simultaneously the
Exposition management announced semi
offcfally that the Philippine would be rep
resented at the Fair by concessionnaire
1t appears that the intimation that the
Exposition Company did not propose to
have its general plans changed by the de-
cision of the Government. had a desired eff
feet at Washington and since then a move
ment has been set afoot whereby IL is pro-
posed 10 raise funds to carry out the orig
inal Government plan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
INSTRUCTS ON GARBAGE LAW.
Health Commissioner Sends No
tices Relative to Collection Rules.

Health Commissioner starkloff has sent a
circular to every householder. calling their
attention to the ordinance in relation to the
collection Of garbage
One of the provisions of the ordinance ,s
that garbage receptacles must be water
tight. of strong material, with proper coy-
ers and of a capacity Of not less than five
nor more than fifteen gallons
Inc ordinance further provides that the
Ieceptacies must be placed near the alley
not more than hye feet from the building
line; or. In case there is no alley, the box
walk. Va .-'s ''''-
Under no circumstances IA the collector
Trsanlred to walk more than seyenty-flve feet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

The total cost OF the Blackstone district
sewer, for which the Cabanne residents
have so long been trying TO obtain, will be
about S3350oo. of which amount the prop
erty owners in the district will have to pay
$4,000 and the city $4,000. The latter
amount has been appropriated.
AT the next meeting of the Board of Pub
lie improvements the Sewer Commissioner
will submit draft of an ordinance provid-
ing for the sewers construction. which, aft
er it has been approved by the board will
he forwarded to the Municipal Assembly.
and If acted upon without delay. will be
passed before the expiration Of this fiscal
year, in which case the sewer will be con-
structed before the end of the summer
Mr.. Hermann's excuse that the city had
not enough money to pay its share of the
expense of constructing the sewer had no
soothing effect upon the minds of those who
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

1 were anxious for better sewage and they
recommended that the sewer be constructed
| in such manner that the city would not
| have to bear any Of the expense. In order
| 10 do this the sewer would have to be taken
away from Its natural course. and this Mr..
Hermann objected to on the ground that
the final result would prove unsatisfactory.
According TO the plans of the Cabanne
people the sewer was to run northwest from
| Belt avenue through Forest Park and into
| the River des Peras. the sewage to be
| forced under the Wabash tracks with a
| ninefoot siphon. The Sewer Commissioner
declared that this plan would be impractical
| bile; that 1t would result in the flooding of
Forest Park. and urged that the Cabanne
residents wait until the city could get
enough money.
In pursuance of the Sewer Commissioners
plans the sewer Will commence at point
near Hamilton avenue and run in n south-
easterly direction. via De Baliyiere De-
Gtverville and Belt avenues to the River des
Pores
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
a ls3 Isl 1874 1873 sos IS SIS
Phoenix 3, MoElers 2.
MOUND CITY LEAGUE.


ga IS. 1870 liz PA 2,s 04 1889 Al 49,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
IOWA AND ST. LOUIS SOLD.
burlington Purchases Line andS VIII
Complete 1t to Macon.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

RfB u BislC SfEtlAls
Macon Mo. March 4.-The Iowa and St.
Louis Railroad has been sold to the Bur
lington. Mr.. A. l.. Cooper. attorney for the
Iowa and st. Louis. is in Macon to-day
getting the title deeds i'll shape for the
transfer
In the deal the property of the Manu-
facturers Coal and Coke Company. con-
sisting of seven developed mines ia Adair
County, goes to the Burlington road. The
Iowa ana ST. Louie road IS completed from
Ceuteryile. Ia, tofNoyinger. No. Eight To-
comotives are ia Operation. and regular
train are running daily between the points
mentioned
Grading forces are now at work south of
Noyinger. and in the rock cuts this side
Of Elmer, Macon County Ii Is pretty def
nitely known that the Burlington will com
plete the road far as Macon where con-
junction will be formed with its main line
The projected route by way of Paris and
St. Charles to St. Louis will probably be
abandoned. as the Burlington already has
pretty direct line from here to the me-
tropolis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
WESTERN OFFICIALS IN QUANDARY.
Have Sent Shippers Passes Before En-
actmcnt of Elkina Law.

Chicago, March 4.-Western railway man
agements are in q quandary regarding what
action to take with reference to annual
passes which were issued and sent to ship
pers before the passage of the Elkins law.
Many thousands of such passes are out
standing, and although they were issued
before the new statute went into effect the
general opinion Is that their use Is now IL
legal and will subject both the railroads
and the users to fine for violations Of the
act. 1t is thought that the Interstate Com
merce Commission will not refrain from in
when they begin to investigate matters.
1t was this peculiar phase of the situa-
ton which led to the calling of a general
meeting OF passenger officials of lines which
are members of the Western. Transconti-
rental and Southwestern passenger associa-
lions for tomorrow in Chicago. They are
expected TO agree among themselves TO
"clean house and place matters in order
for the inspection of the commission.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
VIGOROUS PROTESTS AGAINST
CALLING OUT OF MILITIA.
Governor of Colorado DECLARES, How
ever, That Troops Are Needed and
VIII stay ut Colorado City.

Denver. March 4.-Mayor j. F. Faulkner,
Chief of Police George F. Birdsall and City
Attorney John McGellch of Colorado City
have protested to Governor Peabody against
the presence Of troops in that city. In their
message TO the Governor they say:
There has been disturbance more than
a few occasional brawls since the strike be-
gan. and we respectfully protest against an
army being placed in our midst A delega-
ton of business men will call on you with
a formal protest of the citizens Of the city"
Governor Peabody said to-day that he had
received some protests on account OF his
sending the State troops to Colorado City.
but that he was satisfied that he had only
done his duty.
THE troops will stay there" he declared.
Just as long they are needed TO protect
property, and when they are no longer need
ed they will at once be ordered home.
Colorado City, Colo. March 4.-The troops
sent here by Governor Peabody are doing
guard duty about the Ore-reducton mills
which are operating with nonun!on men.
There has been no disturbance of any kind
here to-day. petition to the Governor to
recall the troops is being circulated here
and in Colorado Springs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
KINDERGARTEN LEAGUE.
Fads 4, Merchants 4.

Totals .......s2 lis 2,i 2s2 23i 2s2 POS 1870 IS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
THE MEN AND WOMEN
Who Enjoy the Choicest Products
Of the Worlds Commerce.
portant Than Wealth With
ont Ii.

1t must be apparent to every one that
qualities of the highest order are neces-
sary to enable the best Of the products OF
modern commerce to attain permanently
to universal acceptance. However loudly
heralded. they may not hope for worldwide
prominence unless they meet with the
general approval. not Of individuals only.
but Of the many who have the happy
faculty Of selecting, enjoying and learn
ing the real worth OF the choicest prod
ucts. Their communication. consequently.
becomes important to others, since to
meet the requirements of the well in
formed of all countries the method Of
manufacture must be Of the most per-
feet order and the combination the most
excellent of its kind. The above is true
not of food products only. but is espe-
cially applicable to medicinal agents and
after nearly a quarter of century OF
growth and general use the excellent
remedy. Syrup of Figs, is everywhere
accepted, throughout the world, as the
best Of family iaxatives. Its quality Is
due not only to the excellence Of the
combination OF the laxative and carmin-
alive principles of plants known to act
most beneficially on the system and pre-
scented In the form of a pleasant and re-
freshing liquid, but also to the method
VI MANUFACTURE Oh the CalliOrnla F1S
Syrup Co.. which ensures that uniformi-
t. and purity essential in a remedy in
tended for family use. Ask any physi-
clan who is well informed and he will
answer at once that 1t is an excellent
laxative II at ali eminent in his pro-
fession and has made special study Of
laxatives and their effects upon the sys-
tenn he will tell you that IT Ia the best
OF family laxatives. because 1t is SIM
pie and wholesome and cleanses and
sweetens the system effectually, when
a laxative is needed, without any I'M
pleasant after-effects. Every weIl-in-
formed druggist of reputable standing
knows that Syrup OF Figs is an excel
lent laxative and is glad to sell It, at
the regular price OF fifty cents per bot
tie, because 1t gives general satisfac-
tion, but one should remember that in
order to get the beneficial effects Of
Syrup Of Figs 1t Is necessary to buy the
genuine. which is sold in original pack
ages only: the name of the remedy
Syrup Of Figs and also the full name of
the Company-caHfornia Fig Syrup Co.
printed on the front of every package.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
E1cur.ian. In Old Mexico.

Chicago March An Innovation in rail-
road land colonization Is to be tried by the
Rock Island and the Chicago Great West
ern roads, and on March IL a big home
seekers excursion will be run to Old Mex
ico the announcement being made to-day
that a rate of one fare, plus 81, will be
made to the Mexican gateways. which will
be added TO a $50 rate from those gateways
to Mexico City. The tickets will be subject
to a thirty days limit. The object of the
excursion is to exploit the possibilities OF
farming and Embarrassing in Mexico when
undertaken by Americans. under the COM
munity plan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
BABY FOUND ON SIDEWALK.
"Jennie Maurice Was Name Writ
ten on Card Attached to Basket.

A baby girl. apparently days cid.
wrapped in a garment of white cotton fan
mel and tucked into a chip basket. was
found on the sidewalk at Texas and Geyer
avenues shortly after o'clock last nl-ht
By Patrolman George Jennings OF the Third
District.
A card bearing the name Jennie Maui
rice was attached to the basket The In
FAINT was removed to the Bethesda Home.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
GOVERNMENT INDIAN EXHIBIT
superintendent McGowan to COME
With Fair MnnaRemeut

Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior De-
partment has detailed Samuel NJ MCGOWAN.
superintendent of the Chilocco Indian
School in Oklahoma. to confer with the FIX
position management regarding the Indian
exhibit to be made by the Government.
1t is the desire Of the Exposition manage
ment to associate the Indian exhibit with
the general anthropological exhibit upon a
scientific basis and under conditions which
the Exposition authorities believe will meet
with the approval of the Interior Depart
ment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
l.. an. FOUR PER CENT bonds.


New York. March IA definite statement
showing how some s150OO1 of the author
lied $30.oOo.OoO of new Louisville and Nash
Vile per cent collateral trust bonds are
TO be used was obtained to-day.
Between s12,000.0O0 and si30C,OO will be
used to refund other issues and the balance
will be applied toward the completion of
certain branch lines that were contemplated
long before the purchase of Louisville and
Nashville stock by the Atlantic Coast line.
j. p. Morgan & Co. will probably head
the syndicate that will underwri;e the
bonds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Rect sugar Bounty for Idaho.

Boise. Idaho, March 4.-The Senate to-
day, by vote OF 13 to 5. passed the House
beet-sugar-bounty bill. The bill provides a
manufactured In the State of Idaho dur
ing the year 1904. and II cent pound for
sugar manufactured in 1904. All sugar on
which bounty is paid must be put up in
original packages and stamped under State
SuDeryisiOu.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
uarLIe-Dayis Wedding.

EE!I BI.TN SFLtIAIs
Jonesboro. Ark. March i.-Mr. Minor II.
Markie and Miss Sadie Davis were married
here to-day. The attendants were Frank
Mar<le of St. Louis and Carl Greer of Ham
ilton, o.. and Miss Leslie OF this city and
Miss Clark Of Dyersburg Tenn. Mis- EcSle
Davis. sister Of the bride, was maid OF
honor.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Western Kentucky Miners.

Paducah. KY. March l-Delegates TO the
convention of the District Mine Workers Of
Western Kentucky begin to arrive. The
opening session will be called to order
Thursday Mayor Yeier will deliver the
welcoming address ". J. White. Sam 81
mon. Charles Bundy and T. H. Wallace
compose committee representing local la
Dor organizations, which are preparing to
entertain the delegates. The miners meet
Ing will last week. to be followed by a
for the purpose Of fixing wage scale.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Long and short Haul Cases.

Washington, March 4.-Oral arguments In
the long and short haul cases of the Mayor
and City Council of Wichita. kas.. against
the Santa Fe, Rock Island. Missouri Pa
cific and numerous other roads. we're
heard by the Interstate Commerce Com
mission to-day The case involves the rates
on grain and grain products, lumber. etc.
between Wichita and other points.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Generals 4, Auditors 1.

Crescent alley scores We're:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
BELGIUM FORMALLY ACCEPTS.
Foreign Minister InfOrma State De-
partment That Exhibit Will be Sent.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. March 4.-The Secretary Of
State has received from United States Min
lister Townsend at Brussels the following
translation of formal note from the Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. announcing that
Belgium will participate in the Worlds Fair:
Ministry OF Foreign Affairs. BRUSSELS Feb u.
leo3.-Mr. Minister: Pursuant TO the Information
/ had the honor 10 convey formerly to your F.x-
cellency RELAXING TO the participation OF Belgium
in the International Exposition at 81. Louis.
able to bring to your knowledge that the
Government CT the King is disposed 10 appoint,
after short delay. the commission which will
solicit from the Parliament a subsidy OF 500 600
francs for facilitating the success OF the Belgian
section
4 project for PAVILION Of the kind referred to
by the new spapers was submitted to the Govern
mcnt. but decision Will be taken in that re-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Blue Ribbons 4, spencers l.
JUNIOR LEAGUE.
Cnoctaws 3, Cabannes 2.
Scores on the Crescent alleys:

Totals .......ss 50 2s2 $50 go $50 80 1877
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Fort Riley Troops Selected.

Fort Riley. Kas.. March 4.-Seven troops
500 men. with two bands. stationed al ForJ
Riley have been selected by the Secretary
of War to participate in the dedication Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at ST.
Louis on April so, according TO information
received here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

Louisville. Ky. March "A circular is
sued by President W. III. McDoel Of the
Monon, announces that b. F. Taylor. for
merry purchasing agent is made assistant
to the presiden; and general manager.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Mueston VIM Match From Killing

BY winning last nights pool game, Kid
Hueston captured the purse in his special
match with Johnnie Killing of Kansas city
they played two games yesterday, Killing
winning the afternoon contest. while Hnes-
ton was successful In last nights game.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Seeks His Missing Mother.

Louis Mande Of No. 1911 Ferry street IL
not seen since he was a child. She fIisgp-
peared in lSsi. When she left home the
family was living at No. 1901 Cottage ave-
nue..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

The basket ball game at the Christian
Brothers College gymnasium yesterday aft
ernoon was won by the Columbias by a
score of Is to 49,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Anti-smoot Resolution Tabled.

Topeka. Kas. March 4-The Senate has
tabled the concurrent resolution instructing
the United States Senators from Kansas to
use their inference to prevent the seating
of Reed SmOot. Senator-elect from Utah.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

Pleasant and safe TO take Thoroughly tested for
20 years. Composed OF Pure Botanic ingredients.
strengthens weak kidneys and weak stomachs.
cures dyspepsia. Complete directions 80 with
each bottle.
Sold in St. Louis by LindeH DruE
Store, 9th and Washington ave. Call
or write. Blood Balm sent by express.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

Brussels March 4.-The Belgian COM
rnittee for the ST. Louis Worlds Fair, num-
bering sixty persons. was appointed to-day
under a royal decree. by Minister Of Indus
try Francotte. NJ Simonis. one Of the vice
presidents of the Senate, is chairman OF
the committed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
Federals 2, Palms 1.
PALMS
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Oarsmcn 4, Westerns 1.
Pucsers 4, Oberbecks l.

cores at the western Rowing Club were:
OARSAEN
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gard before the commission 70 be constituted VIII
have been enabled TO give its zdyice
Please accept. Mr. Minister. the assurances OF
my high consideration DE FAEEREAU
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

OUR GUARANTEE
buy . large botflc for 81, Of any
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Bleed Balm III. rs. h. atNays cures
IL not cured yeur money will
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05
WORK ON CABANNE SEWER
MAY BE FINISHED BY FALL.

Prompt Municipal Assembly Says Sewer Commissioner
Hermann, Will Enable of Public improvements to
Award Contract This Month
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-05

Botanic BLOOD Balm Cures Cancer 81 all Kinds.
Suppuratng SwclinGs. Eating Sores. Tumors.
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MOaawks 4, Securities I.

80 SO cl3 2'2 272 2s5 81 1906 IS . :,