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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
Mental Capacity and Brain Weight.

Doctor Charles n. Hughes :
Mental development power is said to depend all
things being equal the size and weight the BRAIN
and the completely depth of the convoutions of its
matter Ffnencss of texture has much, however TO
Go with quality of brain relation brain weight
and size to size of the frame with capacity power of
the of the exactly measured
1t has been said that Byrons hat small for the
head Of of his contemporaries Gambetas was
the smallest of European statesman while Ameri
Senator of ability Indiana said to have
had the smallest head. compared with the heads of his
colleagues, while the biggest
min f Butler and colored porter the Capitol Pro-
fessor Wadeyer reported Prssian Academy of Sci
skull of the Philosopher Ieb
ntz. which discovered years ago in repairing
church in Hanover. The cavity 422 cubic
centmeters. indicating 4 brain weighing l,25I grammes
which is unusually small The of skull shows
that Geibnitz Slavic origin.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
BoTTL1NG UP THE SCANDALS.

Pointed criticism in the press generally of the adj
ministraton's methods respecting the Government
scandals cannot justly be ascribed narrow motives
when the administrations most loyal supporters are
loud in protest against the policy of suppression and
socaled tact.
OF the administrations friends none is more
stanch than the New York Tribune, yet that paper
has far recognized the publcs higher claims as to
treat the scandal situation with impartial cardor and
recently to indulge in unsparng criticism for Paynes
attempted botting up Of the Tuoch matters and Bris
tows report Other friends of the administration
among the New York papers have Joined the insstent
demands for full publication of the report and have
not hesated to draw the necessary inference from
the refusal to disclose its contents; and the Washing
ton Post, than which there is conspicuous adj
vocate of Roosevelt and Roosevetsm in the country
has swung into line with the other Washington papers
upon this matter.
Commenting, upon the fact that Tullochs charges
clear and explicit concerning abuses which flour
ished at Il specified time. and further commenting
upon the fact that he has submitted the case to fair
and comprehensive examination and that Bristow's
findings will be accepted all sides as conclusive
the Washington Post sums up Mr. Payne's duties in
this matterof-fact and meaning way: I'VE see moth
ing for Mr. Payne assuming that lie wishes to he alb
sclutey fair and retain the public confidence but to
make public the Bristow report without further
delay
If the friends and intimates of the Republican
stewardship display such frank concern. may not the
general public go equal lengths in demanding that
high officials remove the corks which contine the
scandals?
Payne received the Tulloch charges with sneer
describing them hot air. and glittering generali-
ties But he Immediately summoned Perry Heath,
Charles Emory Smith. Bristow. Merritt and Trace
well to his assistance putting himself and them and
the administration the defensive. Heath, Merritt
and Tracewell issued sweeping denials of Tullochs
statements, and Smith denied them in as far as he
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

the mischief performed that the strikers themselves
had notion of the purpose effect of their acts
they only knew that they had been ordered to walk
out"
In Massachusetts. in the shoe industry, strike of
factory hands recently precipitated against one
manufacturer by a rival For many weeks hundreds
of men were deprived of livelihood because false
leaders practically sold them out.
y multiplication of such object lessons must in
cvitaby result in more careful selection of the
who TO administer the affairs of organizations and
a wedding out of the manipulation whose only ~
for his own interests. When the acts of organizations
come actually represent the majority there will he
far less industrial disorder
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
FLO1D RESULTS.

AS the Mississippi hoods have recedci from the
grain fields over which they SWEPT i'll what then seemed
volume meaning utter destruction to the crops, the
discovery is being made that crop injury has been
ason!shinGy slight ana that the loss farmers was,
therefore. vastly ovcrcstinated
This Will prove 10 be the with the cities and
towns also as The Republic has already claimed with
regard 10 East st. Louis. They VIII emerge from the
high water of fl03 in far better condition than had
been hoped when the situation bore its backest
aspect.
In the meantime. however there is much dcstitu-
ton among the flood sufferers, and the work of
lief must be carried for some weeks Char
itably disposed persons can do much good by contrib
utins to further the efforts of the Merchants En-
change Flood Relief Committee and the organizations
and individuals cooperating with that body.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
RECENT COMMENT
Cheaper and Quite rs Strong.

M Lee StarRe, New York.
1t can be easily demonstrated that more to
successfully reach home with magazine than with a
daily newspaper Take, for example, monthly perodicaI
with circulation of 10000. whose 81 TO 81 30
line: than one-fifth one-sxth of that ex
pend'ure on an average proposition would required
accomplish the results through high-grade daily
newspaper with circulation corresponding character
1t would be ridiculous to claim that the readers Of the
FAMILY have less confidence in the their home
newspaper than in those Of the magazine the former
Is more constant guide and counselor and moreover
represents interests that close community
the home People may read magaznes-tley and do
read the daily newspaper That advertiser is wise who
places his announcements in the medium frequently
reaching the class of trade he wishes with an
ever attractive service of fresh clean accurate in
formation. 1t may be patitude whose bearing
is not to be ignored that the daily newspaper s
tuton is almost much part the life intelligent
American people as is their food sleep
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
Is There nm Anti-IIannn Alliance.

There is element of rlausiblity say proba bill
t in the story from Philadelphia conspiracy between
Senator's Quay Flat and Foraker with President Roose
Welt in the background aiding abetting the object of
which is the deposition of Hanna from the
craftsmanship of the National Republican Committee and
the substitution of Senator Quay. Two least of the
four have strong for sending Hanna the rear
1t can be in way done Quay has grudgc against
Hanna for the course he took when the former sought re-
entraToe1ino the Senate by of appointment instead
of elecdoT and it would be especially sweet revenge
We're he to :he ousting of Hanna the official
leadership of the party obtain the position himself
Foraker would be delighted with such blow col
leagues political prestige for it would greatly increase
his own power in the affairs of his party in their home
State. Plat of New grievances against the
present chairman Of the National Committee although
they not of equal Importance with influencing
the other Senators President Rooseves motives can be
well imagined
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
The Charm of the mississippi.


The natureover. doubt as to where to 20 for an
outing, can find plenty OF enjoyment in trip the
Mississippi Rver-stoprng perhaps, at Vicksburg or
NatcheZ to make preparation for excursions from those
places. The writer recently boarded steamer at Mem
phis going southwark To novice the trip down the
great stream is full of Not of the
Hudson does he find the casted turets of Rhine
the soried Thames the gentle
loneliness of that small that the
region of North Caroina-O thrice fair Swananoa!
beauty all its own has this wonderful Mississippi which,
on its serpentine from peary Lake asca blue
waters OF the Mexican Gulf, 2ci6 miles
ritoy Its legends and traditions its flush times
fore the war; Its spectacular history may all be learned
from some quaint old rverman who will gladly give
measure of his lore There charm in the vast
forest IN the loneliness of the great streamater of
Waters IN Its mightness and supreme length its
and its sunrises
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!, TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST, LOUIS.

4 From The Republic. June Is. 1878.
4 The funeral of General b. L., E.
q Bonneville, the oldest officer In the
q United States Army. took place from
4 the home of Amadee Vale. No. 1916
4. Lucas place. The pallbearers were
q General A. ]. Smith. General ]. n.
a Turner. Colonel T. W. Schuarte. Cap
q tain Gustave St. Gem. Amadee Vale,
& Colonel ]. o. Churchill and Colonel
q Robert Campbell A military escort
q from Jefferson Barracks and the
& Arsenal was in attendance. Father
q Power conducted the funeral service
q at St Johns Church, Sixteenth and
q Chestnut streets.
q THE Little Detective" was present.
. ed ut De Bars Opera-house for the
. benefit of Miss Grace Facey Jones
. and her father, George ]. Jones, who
q were identified with the manage
q ment of the playhouse.
& The estata of Major Thomas Har-
& vey was settled. The will was said
{. TO have been one of the most intri-
q cate ever fled
q Stockholders of the L.aclede and
. Fort Scott Railroad Company met at I
lnC l&iEuell Ilutei eieCIeU as Ill
Q rectors c. W. Colehour, A. G. Mitch 4
. ell. ]. c. Stannard. ]. F. Goodkins. 4
q w II. Seaman, G. l.. Noodles and j.
& ]. Safely.
q Mrs. Dora Benning. wife of H C. 4
q Benning. died az the result of an ac- 4
& cident sustained from a runaway 4
. horse.
& A coffin was found floating in the 4
& river at Carondelet. 1t contained no 4
. body. but inside were lock of gray 4
. hair and a knot of brown hair. gold 4
. ring bearing the initials ct De Dbl, 4
& June /. 1855" and copy of the st. 4
. Louis Republic of the same date. 4
. Withesed Nreaths of flowers also re- 4
q posed in the casket. 4
& Charles f. Hitchcock resigned his 4
f. position at the Laclede Hotel to go 4
. to Coney Island. n. Y 4
. Il concert and hop given for the 4
. benefit of the poor of Carondelet net 4
@ ted siSs 1t was in charge of a COM 4
q mittee composed of +. W. Mott. 4
q Pierre Chouteau, v. b.. s. Reber 7 Z
. b. Whitehead and Macklot Thomn- Z
9 son.
G Joy Bros pork-packing- house IN
North St Louis was partly DESTROYED Z
e by fire. J
E . 90 %>A q q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
SEARCHING FOR HIS SON.
General Gordon Appeals to Off
GERS of Country.

Atlanta. Ga. June 16-General John b.
Gordon. commander of the United Confed-
crate Veterans. has sent out notice re-
oresting the authorities to locate his SOM
cpptain Frank Gordon, and return him
his home. ~
Captain Gordon left home last week witS
his nerves greatly overwrousht. and since
then nothing has been heard of him. Gem
eral Gordon thinks that his son is wander
about the country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Society's most interesting bit of news yes
terday was the announced engagement OF
Mrs. Florence Thornbursh to Mr.. ". I.
Striblins.
The information was a decided surprise.
as Mr.. Striking. Il widower for several
years. has been very little in evidence. So
cially. of late, and has conducted his wooinS
with such great secrecy that few persons
know of his devotion to one of the most N
teresting figures in st. Louis's smart set.
Mrs. Thornbursh is the widow of William
ii Thornburgh, who died two years ago.
She has three children, two young girls and
a younger son, and is remarkably pretty
woman. very popular with the best society
in ST. Louis.
The last season she lightened her mourn
ing somewhat and made d few appearances
at places of amusement, but has done no
entertaining at the handsome Portland
place mansion which her husband built
shortly before his death. As she is an ideal
hostess, society rejOices that she will soon
return TO her former position as one of the
City's NEST liberal dispensers of hospitality
Mr. StriblinS is a son-in-law of Mrs Mary
McKittrick, with whom he and his children
have made their home at No. % Portland
place He is, therefore, neiShbor OF MS
tiancee. Mrs. Thornburgh and her family
are soon TO depart for their summer home
on the Eastern seacoast. No wedding plans
have vet been arranged definitely, but 1t Is
probable that the marriage will take place
late in the summer.
Congratulations were being showered on
the two yesterday, and the Thornbursh
house was abloom with roses sent by
friends.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Should the Colombian Congress refuse to pass the
Panama Canal treaty during the session opening this
week it might be well FOR the United States Cover
mcnt to take up at once Il serious consideration of
the Nicaragua canal route offering the solution of
what has been a most irritating problem The Nj
caraguan route has been avoraby reported upon. and
at one time there seemed question of its superiority
TO the Panama. but strong influence of kind and
another prevailed in favor of the latter Since then
there has been nothing but trouble delay and dsap-
pointment. The old Panama Canal has always been
"hoodoo. and maybe Uncle Sam will profit by
standing from under it's evil spell
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

lTAL spark Of heavenly fame,
Quit oh. quit this mortal frame.
Trembling. hoping. lingering. flying
oh. the pain, the bliss of dying.
Cease fond Nature, cease thy strife.
And let me languish into life.
Hark, thy whisper: angels say.
Sister Spirit. come away
What is this absorbs me quite?
Steals my senses. shuts my sight?
browns my spirits. draws my breath?
Tell me, my soul. can this be death?
The world rec=des; 1t disappears:
Heaven opens on my eyes; my ears
With sounds seraphic ring.
Lend, lend. your wings / mount. fly.
o Grave. where is thy victory?
o Death. where is thy sting?
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
PAPILLO CLUB MEETS.

Mr.. and Mrs. ". +. Doyle of No. 6GSS Eft
man avenue entertained the Papilo Club
Thursday evening. Music. dancing and
guessing contest were the features of the
evening. after which a repast was served.
In the guessing contest Mrs. w. II. Pearson
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. and Mrs J. G. Williams of the South
Side have issued invitations to the marriage
Of their daughter Isabelle and Mr.. August
Firnbach. which is to take place at St.
Agnes's Church June - at o'clock. The
hri,.e Will have as matrOn of honor Mrs
Dickriede. niece of the bridegroom. Miss
Violet Williams. sister of the bride, will be
maid of honor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Dispatches to the British War Office announce that
Hail Mohammed Ben Ahdullah. the Mad Muah of
Somaliland, is again the move If he has to carry
that name very far he will not move very fast.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
ENTERTAINS AT CARDS

Mrs. j. Crawlev of No. 1886 Clark avenue
gave delightful euchre party Monday
evening in honor of her daughters. After
the game a repast was served. The guests
present included:
NeSsieIIrs and MesdlmeS-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Judging by the latest from Serva. that mon
archy is entitled to take rank with of the Repub
lies of South American or with Hayti; even to enter
class with Breathitt County, kentucky
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

The marriage of Miss Amy Traitor and
Mr. L. Il. PuellTan took place last evening
a s O'Clock at the brides home. The Rev
elend C. w. Webdell performed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Pullman will he at
home after June % at No. 2SlS North
Twelfth street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
ENJOYED TROLLEY RIDE.

The graduating class of the Arlington
School enjoyed trolley ride last Thursday
evening to Forest Park Highlands. the
Worlds Fair grounds ard Cre-e Occur
Lake Luncheon was served at the lake.
Mr. Rabe principal of the school; Miss
Anna Boyd. Miss Ethel Hamilton. the Ar
lington School band and TIE graduates
each one accompanied by a guest. composed
the party.
Tho graduates were: Misses Alice Wright.
Annie Rollins. Bertha kinsman. Elsie
Reuhler. Lucille Crate. Barbetta Reindle.
Iconora thurman. Myrtle tllery and Mar
sucrite King: Messrs. Clarence Member,
Alexander Flock. Calvin Miili-an and
Frank Wueger.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Texas wins the honors from Kansas with n snow
storm in June The next Arctic explorer may report
wild rose bush in full bloom on the top of the
North Pole.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Miss Edith Seeger is visiting in Cincin->
natl having gone there to witness the re-
ception of hzr sister Laura into the sister.
hood of the Sisters of Charity.
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MRS. LELAND's MUSICALE.

An interesting musicale was given last
evening Mt No. sos Cabanne avenue by the
pupils of Mrs L. W. Leland. formerly Miss
Lizzie Priest. ouartets, two piano duos and
piano solos were on the programme. Miss
Estelle Bushman gave piano solo. the
Fri King" and "Cachuca.' two very DIN
cult piano solos. with much finish.
Miss Rena Smith played 'Murmurins
Breezes" by Nansen, and a Cascade by
Berdel. in a very acceptable manner. Miss
Ethel Widdicombe played u very difficult
piece with fine technique. Miss Edna Gro
r.er played several tone-pictures with
much discretion and taste. Each number
on the programme called forth applause.
Mrs Leland played the last number on
the programme. THE I.iszt Polonaise In
T.
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DINNER FOR ELDERS.

DINNER FUR E.lSDEINS-
The session OF Webster Groves Presoy-
terrain Church held the third of the series
of elders conferences in their church Non
day evening The ladies Of the church en-
tartained the guests with dinner, served in
the lecture-room. Places were laid for
sixty
Some OF those present from St Louis were:
Messrs John Fl. Roth. George II. Shields
Daniel r Wolfe of Second Presbyterian
Church. Doctor George w. Wyer. Henry z.
N-y:nan George ". Sanders of First Church.
". NJ McPheeters. Doctor II. y. Spencer OF
Grand Avenue Church. y. Z. Adrivance. E.
". Grover of Lucas Avenue cumberland
PRESBYTERIAN Church. W 6. Butler. ]. l..
s!css. &. F. Edwards Of Washington and
Compton Avenue Church John T. Green of
Central Church. George ". CcXhead. ". j.
Wctstein Of West Church. George ". Cole
of Cote Brilliante. Robert Rankin. George
T. Bruce Stewart Scott &C Lafayette Park ,
Church E:ward CT Lyle. Charles II. Hoke
Of Tyler Place Church W. u Butler. Alex
ander Marshall Ct Carondslet Church. a. 3.
Merrrcd and 6. g Ladders of kirkwood.
Following dinner. an address was given by
Elder Robert Rutiedce OF the First United
Presbyterian Church on The Elders Rela-
ton and Duty to the Higher Courts of the
Church." The discussion following was
opened by Elder l.. L. Prince OF the Central
Church.
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was awarded the first ladies' prize. Mr. J..
Coleman the first mems prize, Mr.. E. Craig
the second prize and Mr.. Edward Seidel the
BOBBY prize.
Among those present were:
Messeurs and Mssdames-
H. G. Reed II. Neale
j. ID. r. Turner Charles W. Brainard
T.. Craig William H. Pearson.
Frank Bingham, NJ. Julian,
Edward Seidel, Mrs. Pearl Rinkel.
Misses
Edith Julian, Marie Julian.
Judd.
Messeurs-
j. Coleman. Morgan Sellinger.
J. H. Reeves, II. Dickman.
e. Julian.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17
cIERGYMEN ENTERTAINEp.

The Reverend Courtney Jones of Eman-
uel Episcopal Church. Old Orchard. enter
tanned the Episcopal clergy OF st. Louis
and suburbs. Monday. with luncheon served
by the ladies of the church In the sunday
school rooms The long tables were hand
somelv decorated and covers laid for TWEEN
ty-one Several after-dnner speeches fol-
lowed. to which the hos; responded in
happy vein.
Some of those present were: Bishop Tut
tle the Reverend james X. Winchester or
he Church of the Ascension. the Reverend
William Elmer of St. Phillips. the Rever-
end J. X. Brennan of St Marks. the Rev
erend Carroll NJ. Davis of Christ Church
Cathedral the Reverend Benjamin E. Reed
of Grace Church. the Reverend f. W.
Fauntleroy of Mount Calvary. the Reverend
j. A DOORS of St. Andrews. the Reverend
c. Il. II. Miller of st. Augustine's. the Rev
erend II w. Miner of St. Stephens, the
Reverend @ II. Collins, of St. Matthew's
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POEMS WORTH KNOWING.
THE Dying CHRISTIAN TO HIS SOUL.
BY ALEXANDER POPE.

las lines in
OF raul o the Cointhnn chapter
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Circulation During May.

w B. Carr. Business Manager Of The st. Louis Re
public. being duly that the number OF
full and complete copies of the Daily and Sunday Re-
public printed during of May, 1903, reg
ular editions. was per schedule below:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Mr. and Mrs. Marquard Forster's twelfth
anniversary OF their marriage. last Satur-
day. was the occasion of surprise to them.
The Paragon Quartet serenaded them and
a few friends called. laden with linen SOU
yenirs. delightful evening was spent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Miss katherine Higgins will attend the
July S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-17

Miss Anna Michenfelder will depart for
California in July TO reside.
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ErCHRE CLUE MEETS.

Mrs. II. L. F1eek entertained hey ouchre
club at No. 90i Rutger street yesterday
afternoon. Those present were: