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STORY OF A FAMOUS POEM
How Grny's "Elegy" Made It's Ftrst
 Public Appearance.

One of the most celebrated of eight. eenth century poems, Gray's "Elegy." made its first public appearance in the shape of q hurriedly printed pamphlet, which was sold for sixpence. This pub. lication was the result of curious race for priority. Gray completed the poem some time In 1I50, but had no immediate intention of publishing it. A copy. however, found its way into the hands of Il Mir. Owen, the publish. CT and proprietor of the Magazine of Magazines recently established peri odical. and he wrote to the poet stat ing his intention of printing 1t in his magazine, and asking his cooperation. The proposal was not at all agreeable 10 Gray, but, seling that publication was inevitable, he wrote at once to Horace Walpole explaining the circumstance and asking him to get Dodsley to print 1t immediately. but without the au- thor's name. Walpole handed the poem to Dodslcy on Feb. 12, 1751, and on the 20th q copy was in Gray's hands at Cambridge, so that 1t was probably published in London on the 18th or 10th. The Magazine of Magazines for February. according to the then GUS. tom, was published toward the end of the month. and may have come out on the same day. The rival editions must have appeared. 1t is pretty safe to say, within few hours of each other. The action of the magazine editor was hardly justifiable, but 1t laid the read. Ing world under debt of obligation by forcing the poem into print. Sev eral original copies of the "Elegy" in the poets writing are in existence. One. which was sold for $1,150 at Sotheby's in 1875, was especially in. teresting from the number of correc- tions and ensures made by the au- thor's hand. In this manuscript Gray had substituted "Cromwell' and "NIil- ton" for "C9sar and "Tully" as he had originally written. His friend Mason Is said to have suggested this altera. ton as well as the title of the poem. which Gray at first simply called "Stanzas. Penny.
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DEER IN THE WOODS.
Their Appearance Deccives All but
 the old Hunter.

Their Appearance Deccives All but
 the old Hunter.
 Next to the difficulty of comprehend ing the wonderful senses of the deer Is that of understanding how one looks in the woods. Your ideas are necessarily taken from pictures or from stuffed deer or tame ones In park. You are almost certain to be looking for deer, whereas you might better be looking for anything else. In the woods you seldom see half of deer and generally much less. often only a part of the shoulder. or only an ear over log or leg under 1t. a bit of trump projecting from bush or head and bit of the neck reaching up for leaves. The ar. cade of maple lit up by the scarlet of the ginseng and bush cranberry, the little arbor where the wild hop Is vel lowing over the thorn apples on which half dozen ruffed grouse are taking their breakfast. the edge of the pool where the trout flashes through the water over which the chelone is still holding. or the darksome glade where the golden petals of the witch hazel are closing the floral march of the year would all make lovely frames for that charming artists deer with individual hairs all glistening. the dark dew claws shining. and even the split in the hoof flashing artistic light. from its edges. But the gllttering tines, the proud neck of the sculptured war horse. the shaggy chest and bulging are not there except at long intervals when you may rout an old fool out of bed and get him twisted as to the points of the compass.-T. s. Van Dyke In Outing
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Toolcd tne othcr EclIoM..

An old snowman says that one sum Tier he travelled with circus Side show. An admission of 10 cents was charged. and all he had was pig with one ear off. When people came in, he said to them: "Don't say word. Let us fool the other fellows" The vic. tims went out, saying 1t was great show and encouraged others to go in. Americans are always willing to fool each other.-Atchlson Globe.
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liis Mistake.

The piixzled plebciun who is attempt ing his first nlril on u railway dining car is obviously perpleXpd with the names of the different dishes.
 After some study of the menu he says to the waiter:
 Bring me plate of this alfalfa dalfa."
 Beg pahdon, suh," whispers the wait CT, but dat is de name CT de cah yuhv-Chicago Tribune.
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Thousands of people have catarrh who would be surprised to know it, because it has been called some other name than catarrh. The fact is catarrh is catarrh wherever located; and another fact which is of equally great import ance is that Peruna cures catarrh wherever located.
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Is One as Bad as the others

Poverty is no disgrace" said the young woman with ideas of her own.
 No" said Mrs. Cumrocks. "it's uo iisgrace. but it certainly is extremely unfashionable." Washington Star.
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EcUnOniy.

Fudre-Y Yes. Spinks has splcnd" system of economy
 Judge How so!
 "l1e goes to work and lays aSidt money for something he doeSn't need
 No economy in that"
 "lsn't there: Well. by the time he has the money saved he always tin Is out he doesn't want the thing and then the money Is saved. "-I'altimore Herald
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Depend. on circumstances.

Sbe-l)o you regard marriage as . necessity or luxury?
 He-Well. when man marries q cross eyed girl who says silly thinsRs whose nose turns up at the end anG whose father Is worth about $2,000,000 l should say It was necessity.-Chi cago Record Herald.
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II is Curious.

"lt's curious" said Uncle Eben. No. body wouldn't think of tryin' to play de banjo wifout takin' few lessons, but ev'rybOdy thinks he could step in mn run de gov'ment wifout no .prac. tice whatever. Washington Star.
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The Landscape Painter-Don't you know, I'm quite realist.
 The Animal Painter (sarcastically)-- We'll, well. Who'd have thought 1t?
 The Landscape Painter-Fact, as- sure you. l always smoke when I'm, painting baZy atmosphere.
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His Line.

Hook--So he is a poet, eh? What IS his particular line?
 Nye-The Market street line prin' cipally, although occasionally see his verses in some of the other cars.-Phil' adelphia Record.
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If you do not derive prompt and sat- isfactory results from the use of Pe- runa, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
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To Break in New Shoes,

powder. It cures chilblains. damp. sweating. aching. swollen feet. Cures Corns and Bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen s. olmstead. IeRny N Y
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Mrs. Gadd-That horrid Mrs. Candid actually had the audacity to tell me to my face that was mean, spite- ful old gossip.
 Mrs. Holmes Dear me! Who told her, 1 wonder.
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Nipped In the Bul.

"Oh. Alfred! Isn't it too bad! Just ns we had everything so nicely arranged for our elopement. father bas gone End sanctioned the match. ."-Harper's Monthly.
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Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup the best remedy to use fer thelr children during the teething period.
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Chronic Constipation Cured.

The most important dscovery of recent years is the positive remedy for constipation. Cascarets Candy Cathartc. Cure guarant ed. Druggists, 10c, 25c, Soc.
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Piso's Cure Is remedy for coughs, rolds and consumption. Try it. Price 25 cents, at druggists.
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  William handwriting  The Medicine Co.,
  The peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus Ohio.  feel 1t the medicine in rH.S
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Mrs. Benham-In some hotels they have music while the guests are eating.
 Benham-lf they were eating your cooking the 'Dead March" would be al prop i .te.
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elY& Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness, IIl9 after first day su.e of Dr. Klnes Great Nerve 8estorer s..d for FLEE S2 trial bottle and treat
 ss DR. R H. KLINE Ltd. 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia Pa
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
HAS OPENED BRANCHES.
Backus Has Esta bIished Headuuarter.
for Good Gas Goods on Taylor
and Grand

T. ". Amber. manager OF the Backus
CT mpany. states that he believes the broad
and liberal policy outlined by e G. Cow-
of the Lacleda Gas Light Company. will
create a large demand for every description
end kind OF gas appliances. and therefore
has prepared 10 meet IL by opening branch
stores in the two most fashionable dis
ttcal. the tasteful and the beautiful are
h~armoniously combined. The first impress
sion on entering either is that of an old
Flemish dinidS-room. with its substantial
not removed by the display Of different ar
ftcles SO arranged as 10 not only add TO Its
appearance. but afford q very pleasing way
OF teaching the value and beauty OF gas
other gas-using apparatus, which go such a
long way toward making life endurable In
this climate during the hot months.
Ir. Amber said that he believes too much
attention is paid by many merchants to the
practical side of their business at tire ex-
pense of these little details which appeal to
the artistic. There is no reason why a per-
sou wishing TO purchase a gas stove should
not be comfortably seated amidst pleasant
surroundings instead OF having to stand in
an uncomfortable. crowded space surround
ed By the pets and pans which bring 20
mind the dfsagreeabIe burdens OF house
keeping. 1t is the intention to supply these
different places with every practical apph-
car, be economically burned; The neish5or-
hood housaksepers ere already showing
their appreciation of these comfortable and
tsstefuiiy arranged TeornS by stopping in
to enjoy a little rest and at the sane time
post themselves on the newest thing in gas.
All kinds Of gas literature Is to be found at
either place and will be distributed freely.
Taylor avenue and No 2as South Grand
avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
NJ. & O. OFFICIALS OPTIMISTIC.
Believe Freight Tramc VIII Gradually
Improve.

Mobile and Ohio officials stated yester-
day that they have been able TO effect a de-
cided Improvement in their service and ex-
pressed confidence in being able TO adjust
the traffic almost to a normal condition
within a short while.
It was claimed by the officials that Mobile
and Ohio freight trains were sent out Of
East St. Louis. Murrhrysbcro, Jackson.
Meridian. Mobile ard other points on their
HIe yesterday.
No trouble OF a serious nature has been
experienced in getting the passenger .rahc
properly handled as most Of the passenger
crews have refused TO strike.
The officials stated that from now on the
service of the road would gradually i'm
prove
1t was reported in railway circles yester-
CAV that the Louisville and Nashville and
other roads have refused to accept con-
signments from the Mobile and Ohio, as
they fear becoming Involved in the strike.
but this could not be verified.
Officials of the trainmen and conductors
state that the read IL badly crippled by the
loss OF the men and cannot operate With
jackson. Tenn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
MAY DEMAND
ARBITRATION BOARD
Rock Island and Burlington. With
Other Strong Systems, Ale
Making the Move.
SPEND WEEKS IN CONFERENCE.
Traffic Officials Claim They Have
Not Time to See That Their
Roads Are Properly
Operated.
SPEND WEEKS IN CONFERENCE.
RrPUBLIC SPPUaL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. Ill. May IA movement has
been begun by the arrangements Of Chicago
railroads 10 compel arbitration whenever
negotiations between roads and employees
fail TO end IN agreements
The lead in the movement Is apparently
being taken by the Rock Island the Bur
lington and one or two strong Western
lines.
Il was pointed out to-day that the de-
uands OF labor had become SO general and
continuous that IL was no longer possible
for the operating oricers to spend weeks
in conference
The arbitration claus IS. therefore. being
proposed with a view OF inSurinR results
ana increasing the proba hility OF both sides
beginning negotiations with a case which
they are not afraid TO submit TO the public.
II the railroads cannot induce the labor or
CARNATIONS to agree 20 the Ultimate aroi-
IratIou plan. Il is likely hat before long a
general arbitration board will be selected
10 represent all railroads rerrstortally allied.
One general manager says that the time
he and his assistant operating officials had
been compelled to devote to conferences
with labor committees during the las, six
months had in reality been an almost con-
slant menace to the safety Of the travelling
public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
WHITE BREAD.
Another Proof in the Controversy.

Under certain conditions white bread. po-
tatoes and all starchy food fails to digest.
and bowel troubles and appendicitis are
likely 20 foilov unless the food Is changed.
After consulting five physicians, the last
three OF whom declared that an operation
fer appendicitis was the only way 20 save
her life q young lady of Bloomington. Ind,
recovered her health entirely with no other
aid than Grape-Nuts, the scientific predi-
gested cereal feod;
tack Of what my family physician pro-
ror1ced congestion Of the bowels and stun-
achs
ttnued TO grow weaker. constantly subject
to the same attacks I was compelled to
give up my studies at college. In the mean
time consulted another physician Finally
/ went TO a specialist. who pronounced II
catarrh Of the stomach and acute Appendix
citis- I was under his care for about three
parents called other physicians who
claimed that nothing but the removal OF
the appendix would save MY life.
Ny parents refused to permit this and I
was left a total wreck. weak. nervous. uu-
able TO eat II was then that they tried
Grape-Nuts. feeding ms a teasooonful three
times a day. Upon this food alone I I'M
proved from the start. to the great wonder
OF my family For two months / ate Moth
ing but Grspe-Nuts and drank beef tea.
Since that time (which was more than a
year ago. ! have not had the slightest III
Eess. and I am now strong and able to
study again / know that I owe nv re-
SLoftu u-e.AA ~ Ifdpe->UES- ara L now eat
IL constantly" Name furnished BY Postum
Co. Battle Creek. Mich.
IN this case as in most case. of appen-
d-c.tis- the trouble started with infamma-
ton OF the bowels. resulting from the use
OF pastry. starchy foods that were undigest-
ed IN the stomach and went into the "a
testiaes Il an undigested condition. fer
mcndns there and starting disease. Too
usch white bread will do this Relief and
final cure came when the imprpper food
was left off and Grape-Nuts in which the
starches have been transformed into grape
sugar y I preiigesting process. vas used.
Although all of the rebuilding elements are
there in Grspe-Ncts. the food is so pure
fsat tie most delicate stomach relishes and
digeses it
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
PRESIDENT YoAkuM RETURNS.
Inumates There VIII BE No Change Il
Frisco Management.

Inumates There VIII BE No Change in
Frisco Management.
B. F. Yoakum. president Of the Frisco.
returned from New York last evening.
where he has been for the last month con-
summating the sale OF the Frisco.
Asked IL there would be any changes IN
the Frisco management. NJ. Yoskum said
that no changes are contemplated at pres
ent.
In regard 10 the Frisco building. Mr. Yea
kun sad that there was no reason why It
should not be buiIt. and that. the change in
ownership would rake no difference In that
respect
Mr.. Yoakum declined TO discuss the re
port OF his moving to New York. but stated
In regard TO the report OF his being made
pressUeut OF the Rock Island that the Rock
Island had one OF the best men in the
country at Its head now.
The relations between the roads are alb
solutely harmonious said Mr.. Yoakum
and those conditions will. / believe. con-
tinuc-"
Mr.. Yoakur1 intimated that the two srs-
TENS would continue under separate man
asement- and that the Rock Island had no
intention OF establishing general Offices IN
st. Louis.
Mr.. Yoakum stated tina he knew nothing
OF the story received from New York that
Frisco stock would be put on a 4 per cent
dividend basis before August /
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
CHANGES IN TELEGRAPH SERVICE.
Cfrcular From Terminal Association
Annoance Three romotIon

Circulars announcing the following ap-
p~ointments were issued by the Terminal
Railroad Association OF St. Louis and the
ST. Louis Merchants Bridge Terminal Rail-
way Company yesterday:
Effective May Is. s. C. Shaw is appointed
superintendent OF telegraph. vice E. A.
Chenery. resigned.
Effective May Is. c. A Nelson is appointed
chief dispatcher. vice s.. C. Shaw. promoted.
Effective MAY Is. the authority of F. E
Bolte. chief train dispatcher. IS extended
over train through all inter
locking districts. He will report direct to
the superintendent.
Mr.. Shaw has held various positions in
the telegraph department. for the last
twenty years He succeeds TO the place
to accept the position Of the supertn-
tendsnt of telegraph Of the Missouri Pacific.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14

With the completion of the proposed eK-
tension which the burlington Will build
from Old Monroe TO Mexico. No, the Chi
cago and Alton ard Burlington. under the
agreement made between them. viii become
important factors In the struggle for Kan
sas City-SI- Louis traffic.
Official announcement has been made by
the Burlington officials that the CUTOFF from
Old Monroe 10 Mexico will be built. and. 4;
is hoped. completed By July /. 1904.
1t is stated that an agreement has been
made with the Alton whereby Alton trains
will use the Burlington tracks from St.
Louis TO Old Monroe. the extension from
Old Monroe TO Mexico and its own tracks
from Mexico to Kansas City.
AT present the Alton Toule from St. Lou
20 Kansas City is 333 miles. but by this
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
STOCK TO PAY DIVIDENDS.
Frisco TO Produce Interest
After August L.


New York May Hacking only ofic:ai
corrotoration, It may be said positively that
the common stock OF the st. Louis and San
francisco VIII be put on a 4 per cent dtrf-
Gend basis before August.
This was obtained to-day
from a trustworthy source close to the ST.
Louis interests heretofore dominant in FRS
CO affairs, but /: was said that no onictaI
admissions on this subject might be ex-
pected for the present at least. The Rock
Island Company. as announced yesterday.
has offered 10 purchase this Frisco common
stock giving 80 in 5 per cent bonds and 50
in Rock Island common stock.
The new bonds Will mean a slight increase
in fixed charges Of tie Rock Island, and
there is no reason to doubt that the Rock
Island common stock Will be placed on a
dividend basis at the end Of the year.
The Frisco stock is put up behind the
bonds. so it is more han probable that
Rock Island Will hurry the payment OF
dividends on the Frisco coYumon
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
British commi..ioner Visit. Grounds

Colonel Charles Moore Watson. secretary
of the British Royal Commission for the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, yesterday
visited the Administration building. ST.
Georges flag ioated from the northern DC
tagon 70 welcome him. The morning was
spent in the Office II President Francis dis
cuss,lg the work of the commission "a a
whole. The party took lunch as the guests
of President Francis. II the afternoon
Colonel Watson had conferences with the
heads of the Exposition divisions. which
will form the basis on which the commits
sion will work He discussed with Director
OF Work, Taylor the National Pavilion to
be erected and with Director OF Exhibits
Skiff the allotment CT space n the big eI-
hibit buildings.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
FRANCIS NOT OFFICIALLY
NOTIFIED OF SULTAN'S GIFT,
Only Information Worlds Fair Presf-
dent Hns of Royal Beast Is
Through S~euspapcrs.

II tie Sultan OF Morocco has SAINT a horse
to President Francis Of the Worlds Fair
the latter has received no official informs-
ton Of the roTa! gift although the papers
have announced the animals arrival in
New York and published pictures of the
s,eed.
Mr. Francis is incline! 70 believe tina, the
story is not true II such a gle vas IN
tended 1t would probably BE- rendered
through the Washington representative OF
the Moorish government. or at least some
inquiry made as TO whether the present
wouIi be acceptable.
No negotiations OF this character have
beer carried on. ard when Mr.. Francis -
questioned about the horse his comment is
such as TO Indicate ,hat he regards the
whote matter very mich as a Joke.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14

Miss Jenkias's head repeatedly and gave
he. q few swallows OF water.
On leaving the CO Irtrcom the Invalid suf-
fsred a nervous spell The cot was SGT
DOWN IN the corridor. ard Slrs- Flo-y took
troEl Eec Stchel a bottle OF medicine and
revived -he patient.
The plaintiff Is represented by Attorneys
j hugo Grimm and y. r. Taylor. Attorney
Joha r. Lee Is defending. The case was
not fic.sled yesterday, and will be en- trial
again ro-iav-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
THANKS TO DIRECTOR TAYLOR.
Washington Writers Pleased With Re
cepfion mt the Dedication.

The following letter was received by d.
rector OF Works Taylor from the Washing
ten correspondents who attended the DeGi-
cation:
aonver 20 you. IN behalf Of the member or
the party OF Washington correspondents.
their united thanks for the very exclusive
anu most adequate arrangements made for
their comfort and convenience throughout
the cedicatcry ceremonies Every man In
the party was greatly pleased and had the
ure TO them 20 visit you and personally
extend their greeting on the enterprise as
a whole. and especially for the arrange
meats made b. your department for their
convenience. With personal CONCENTRATIONS,
/ am, cordially yours, P. V. De GRAW.
Eastern Press Representative
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14

arrangement the distance Will be REDUCED 70
The burlington will use thessane Rad
going into Kansas City over the Aiton
tracks. thereby cutting its St Louis-Kansas
City distance down from 35 miles 70 Is.
| This reduction in the distance Will place
the roads In a position 20 enter the fad Tor
fast PASSENGER and freight service between
the two cities. as the Wabash distance be
| tween ST. Louis and Kansas City Is q
miles, or only three miles shorter. while the
| Missouri Pacific mileage is IS miles. or
three miles longer. e,
The line to be built. owned and manage
By the Burlington from Old Monroe TO Mex
leo will be sixty-thre- miles. and passes
through q good country. where railway IA
cilities are needed and Will Fay.
The road will have a maximum grade OF
tveuty-six feet TO the mile. and will. IL is
claimed. be built fer fast time and absolute
safety.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-14
HAVEMEYER ARRaNGES DEBATE
Announces Questions for Labor
Unions to Answer.

New York. Nav B-At a conference be-
tween John C. Havsmyer of Tonkers and
the representative OF the local branch Of
the American Federation of Labor. the de-
tails II reference to the pubic discussion OF
laho- questions were arranged
The questions 10 he determined are:
~First-Shali employers be permitted to con-
duct a lawful business In a lawful way
without the d.ctatiou OF walking delegates
from irresponsible and iawless unions?
S~econd-Shail employees who refuse to toin
a labor union be permitted to earn support
for themselves and families BY honest la
Dor?
These questions viii be vid into about
twenty subdivisions