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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
IMPROVEMENTS ON RIVER
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR.
Major Thos. L. Casey of United States
Engineers Completes Report
on Work Done.

Major Thomas L. Casey Of the United
States Engineers. in charge Of the depart
ment having jurisdiction over the Missis-
sippi between the mouths Of the Ohio and
Missouri rivers, forwarded his report yes
terday on the work done during the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1903.
Reporting upon the work done by the
snagboats, Major Casey states that the
snagboat John H. Macomb pulled up $50
snags cut 5.1s3 trees and steamed 5,eol
miles last year. while the H. G. Wright
pulled up STa snags, cut 1.7s3 trees and
steamed 5.124 miles in the same time.
An expenditure amounting to s.12S. 1885
has been required for this work since
March. 1879 The customs collected in St
Louis during the fiscal year were s.. 0S505 i.62.
Internal Revenue receipts were s.9I0 ,623.T
Cost OF removing snags this fiscal year.
s2,5S7.4s.
The river has been permanently i'm
proved at Lucas, Rush Tower. Dandy Land
ing. Rush Towhead. Turkey Island Ste.
Genevieve. Chester, Liberty Island, Green
leaf Send and Cairo.
The total appropriation for river i'm
provements to date amount to 81. i04. $685. IS.
of which $4,000 has been expended between
the mouths OF the Illinois and Missouri riv-
ers Balance available June So 1893 Is
ssS7.0i3.21 Amount expended during fiscal
year was s49s.5s9O4
The fetal appropriation for this section
OF the river. as revised in 1855. was $685.
500 which leaves a balance of s5,i72, 500O2
not expended.
Flood measurements taken during the re-
cent flood at Chester. Ill. showed that the
discharge amounted to 10000 cubic feet
second. with surface velocity IN the CEN
ter OF the stream of eight miles an hour.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
OKLAHOMA DEVELOPING
ACTIVITY ABOUT MINES
Indian Territory, Too, Affected by En-
terprises Which Have Just
Been Organized.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Guthrie, Ok, July 1s.-Mining activity In
Oklahoma and Indian Territory has been
stronger even that at any time in the past
and the prospects are that mineral develop
ment in the two Territories will be pushed
rapidly henceforth. One Of the main fea-
lures Of the week was the commencement
of operations in the Quapaw Reservation,
in Northwestern Indian Territory. by the
Guthrie and Ell Reno Development Com
pany. which controls leases on 600 acres OF
land and subleases on others. The contracts
for the preliminary work were signed this
week. 1t Is rich lead and zinc field ex-
tending southwark from the Joplin-Galena
field.
At Oklahoma City there was organized
this week strong company with 100000
capital. TO develop q vast bed Of copper de-
posits near Roosevelt, in the Wichita Noun
tains. The discovery of rich bed of tale
was made by the owner Of the land, D. A.
Baessman, who had an assay made. the
returns showing $50 copper and $50 gold
to the ton. The stockholders in the new
company are c. F. Colcord. F. H. Hhelly.
]. S. Carrie. George f. Lindsay. ]. R. Kea-
ton, II. o. Shelby. all of Oklahoma City; d..
a. Baessman of Roosevelt; Walter c. Stew
ems and I. H. Ship Of Lawton.
operations were commenced this week IN
Patagonia, Graham County. Ariz.. by the
Hermosa Mining ano Milling Company.
which was chartered here yesterday with
$4,000 capital stock. and with Guthrie as
the principal place OF business. The incor-
porators are Congressman +. s MCGUIRE
of Pawnee; E. l.. Conklin of the Sac and
Fox Indian Agency: W. A. Frazier, c.. Il.
Adams. C. E. Billingsley. c. C. Kneisley.
\. D. mckinley. h: W, Pentecost. Henry
f. Burt and Henry E Allen. all of Gutnrte
The following other companies have been
chartered during the week:
The Skelton-Moore Oil Company OF the
Usage Nation and Bartlesviile. l. T., with
81. 10000 capital stock. Incorporators-L. s.
Shelton and Richard Moore of Bartlesville
and ]. u. Shelton of Blackwell.
The Mineral Hill Mining Company Of
Lawton with $500 0oO capital stock. The In
corporators are NJ. ". Holmes. G. NJ. Ber-
~ and ]. T. Craig Of PaMnee. C. ". Hoss
Smith. NJ. A. Nelson and F. E. Parrist of
Lawton.
The Southeastern Oil and Gas Company
of Cement with 500 GOO capital stock. The
incorporators arr E. II. Jordan. L. G. Ham
ilton and Grant a. Jones.
The Three-Boy Mining and DEVELOPMENT
Company of Mount Sheridan with $4,000
capital stock. The incorporators are W. o.
Allen, ]. c. and A. NJ. Alcorn.
The Gotebo Gas and on Company Of Har-
rison with sleeGe9 capital stock The In
J. H. Bills. j.. H. Dalton. Claude futile
and L. f. Smith.
The Rosedale Mining and Milling Com
pany of Mount Sheridan with s6oo.0c) CAP
ital stock. The incorporators are ". W.
Mase and g. p lies Of Mount Sheridan.
Thomas B. Newton and c. F. StillwelI Of
Rosedale. Kas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
VALUABLE LACE Is MISSING.
Wife of General Bates the Loser
to Extent of $4,000.

New York. July ia package containing
six yards of lace, said to be valued at 5000,
has been missing since April 6, when it was
shipped by express from here to Washing
ton.
The lace is part of a set valued at
10000, and belonging to the wife Of General
A. E. Bates of Washington. D. C. Mrs.
Bates is at present in Europe with her
daughter.
Mrs. Bates came to New York early in
the spring. She brought the lace to have 1t
cleaned and repaired. AS the cleaner, a
woman. completed the work on the sepa-
rate pieces. she sent them to Mrs. Bates by
express there being three separate bun
dies. The second contained the lace that is
missing.
The last package contained the piece of
greatest value-a large shawl. 1t reached
Washington safely. No trace of the second
package has been found. however. The
cleaner says that. although the lace was
commercially worth 5000. it was really of
greater value. because it made UP a part of
a set and also because 1t was an heirloom.
1t was worn by Mrs Bates's mother at the
time King Edward. as PRINCE of Wales. was
entertained at the White House. She says
there is no other piece like 1t In the world.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
WALL STREET SAID TO OWN
HALF PANAMA CANAL STOCK
Report That the Colombian Congress
Would Not Ratify Treaty Causes
Sharp Advance in Exchange.
REpTRLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. July 1s.-There was sharp re-
covery in the sterling exchange market on
rumors circulated in Wall street that the
Colombian Congress would adjourn with
out approving the Panama Canal treaty. or
that. in any event. the treaty would be
amended, which is equivalent to saying
that the heavy remittance expected to be
made to France this summer or autumn
would not materialize
The rumor was in some quarters regarded
as bull argument on stocks on Inc
theory that the country will be relieved of
the necessity of making extensive remit
tances. Exchange brokers regarded the
report otherwise. however, having counted
upon heavy Offering of exchange in con-
nection with the payment to cover maturing
obligations at low rates.
Foreign clearinghouse have maintained
for long time that calculations on the
course of exchange, based on the Panama
Canal treaty. were apt to be highly mis-
leading, chiefly through the fact that,
though the treaty provided for a payment
of $4,000 COO to the Panama Canal Company,
only small portion of this amount would
be RENTED to France. American capitalists
are not neglectful of the main chance
and large amounts of the Panama Canal
Company stock were bought up IN Franco
for song and reheld in this country.
II the treaty should go through, not 80
per cent of the total $780, 900 would so to
France. but to Wall street, which, 1t Ia
said. has been the chief supporter of the
lobby which forced favorable consideration
of the Panama route.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
CHILDREN RETURN FROM FARM
SUN-BROWNED, BUT HAPPY
Little Ones Make Union Station Ring
With Tales of Pleasant Romps
mt Eureka, Mo.

For half hour after the arrival of the
Frisco train from Eureka. Mo-, yesterday
afternoon a hundred children made Union
Station ring with the tales they told their
parents and friends of the Children's In
dustrial Farm, where they had just finished
q two weeks visit.
. Sun-browned and tired. but still intensely
happy, at their first real view Of the real
country, all of them came back laden with
ferns and curious rocks, and wild flowers,
and all the other things that seem strange
to the city child.
Price Tillery the matron OF the farm,
whom they had all grown to love in the two
weeks. to thank her and bid her goon-by.
The children who returned yesterday were
the second lot VINO have been given adj
vantage OF the farms opportunities this
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
SCHOOL FOR YOUNG HEBREWS.
$4,000 Has Been Pledged for Pro
posed Institute.

New York. July 1s.-The building of an in
stitution on the same lines as the Young
Mems Hebrew Association in Manhattan
by the Jews IN Williamsburg was assured
at meeting held N Capital Hail. Manhat-
tan avenue il was attended by several
hundred Jews of the Sixteenth Ward. The
Jewish population in that section is more
than 60,0oO.
The meeting was held under the auspices
of the Committee of the Educational Al
lance Of the Young Mems Benevolent So
ciety of Brooklyn. a. Rubinovz president
of the committee. presided, and speeches
were made by several prominent Jewish
residents.
1t was announced that pledges had been
received amounting to between $1,000 and
$40 .00c. N the end the institution will pro-
vide evening classes for English. reading
roorl library. gymnasium, clubs and circles
for literary. musical and social purposes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
EXCURSION TO PUT IN BAY.
Travellers Protective Association
Will Travel in Special Train.

The fifth annual excursion Of the Travel
ers' Protective Association to Put-In-Bay
will depart from St. Louis Union Staten
at o'clock Saturday evening, August L
The Glover Leaf Route will furnish a spe-
cial train.
1t is expected that this excursion will be
more successful than those of previous
years, principally on account Of the special
interest taken by Americans since their
successful installation of the Bureau of
Commerce and Labor in Washington. which
movement was started by the Travellers
Protective Association OF America five
years ago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

year. They were from Biddle Market. the
St. Louis Provident Association and the
Stahman Home.
Mrs. Tillery had as her seven assistants
to entertain the children Misses Viola and
Florence Richards. Lulu Seeger. Laura
Jeanby Pearl Ridge, Carrie Wagner and
Dora Prunkarc. Philip Stifel also was at
the farm during the childrens visit.
Tomorrow morning at Sis o'clock an
other lot of children from the Jewish mis-
sions will be taken to the farm. All of the
entertainers will be se.ected by Mrs. TIL
lery and all will be Jewish
In all there are to be five outings this
year. which means that more than go poor
children. from st. Louis will be given OPP
portunities to spend two weeks in the
country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
Best Silk Umbrellas.
COTTON RATE WAR LIKELY.
Rock Island Meets the Mallory
Lines Old Rate.

Dallas, Tex, July 1s-At the recent meet
ing in this city of the freight representa-
tives of the Texas lines. the Rock Island
announced that it proposes to haul cotton
(all raid to the New England seaport, and
that it would waive the 2-cent differential
issue.
The rate through Galveston is 2 cents
lower than the all-rail route. The Mallory
line has taken up the Rock Islands an
nouncement and 1t seems probable that u
cotton rate war may result
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
HOW WILL IRISH
GREET THE KING?
Intense Interestiin Edwards First
Visit to Dublin Since His
Accession.
PLAN ELABORATE PROGRAMME.
There Will Be Levee, Drawing,
Room, Review, State Banquet,
Gala Performance at Theater
and Stunning Expedition.

HERALD AND THE ST. Louis REPUBLIC.
London. July 1S.-(Copyright, 9O3)-There
Is much interest in London to see how King
Edward will be received In Dublin on his
first visit to the Irish capital since his &C
cession.
The differences OF opinion and incidental
disturbances which marked the recent sit
tings of the Dublin corporation are not ex-
pected to find reflection in the attitude Of
the population: but still people are wonder
ing what degree of cordially will mark the
welcome accorded to the visiting monarch.
The King and Queen leave London on
Monday. but do not make state entry into
Dublin till the following day. During their
thirteen days Irish trip their Majesties will
, travel over a wide range from north to
south.
During their stay In Dublin they will
hold a levee. drawing room and review. with
minor functions. such as a state banquet
and gala performance at the theater.
For this Mr. Beerbohm Tree has received
the royal command to so to Dublin. He
will transfer his company and scenery for
three plays to be given by special train
Headquarters during the company's stay in
Ireland.
KING WILL VISIT SLUMS.
One part of the royal programme which
Is somewhat unusual is visit to the Dub
lin slums A viceregal has been detailed to
make all arrangements for this excursion.
SO 1t is likely that King Edwards slum>
mind expeditions will not have many Of tire
characteristics OF those of Haroum AL Ras>
child.
In addition to visiting a number OF places
In the neighborhood of Dublin and Belfast.
the King and Queen probably will do some
, automobiing over the Irish roads.
The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, after
landing their Majesties at Kingstowr: will
60 to Bangor, where their Majestes Will re,
embark for Buncrana, then proceed over
land to Galway. The cruise will then be
continued to Berehaven and Queeust Own.
whence the Victoria and Albert will carry
the royal travellers to Cowes, where she Is
due Sunday August q
Dispatches from Dublin say the city is
already showing signs OF coming excite-
ment. although, after the automobile races.
the royal visit is regarded as somewhat
tame performance.
Meanwhile the Prince and Princess Ct
Wales are visiting the West OF Eng and.
their train from Paddington to Plymouth
covering a distance of 239 miles without
stop in three hours and fifty-four minutes,
the average speed being 6o.2 miles an
hour The greatest speed was attaired be-
tween Bristol and Taunton, where for
| nearly so miles the train ran Mt the "a to of
| "a miles an hour. From London to Bristol,
| ll9 miles, was covered at an average rate OF
| "a miles an hour
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
GERMANY IGNORES COMMISSION
Refuses to Consider Plan for Inter
national Monetary Agreement.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, July 1s.-Interest in tho
monetary commission now rambling around
Europe has been awakened by the refusal
of the German Government to listen to its
plans. As a matter Of fact, the instruc-
ton originally issued to the commission
strictly forbade it to make any proposition
or put forward any plan, but TO content it,
self with making inquiries.
The commission was originally appointed
by Mexico, then came to Washington and
was compelled to resign and was reap>
pointed by this Government. The commits
sion consists of H. H. Hanna of Indiana,
Charles A. Conant of New York and Pro.
fessor ]. w. jerks of Cornell University.
s19.25 Chautauqua Lake and return. via
Big Four Route, July "a. Tickets, Broad
way and Chestnut.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
Properly Fitted Glnsse.

Are assured the wearer by consulting our
expert opticians DR.. Bori or DR.. Mont
gomery. Steel frames 81 and up; gold S;
and up. Eyes tested free.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
Wrecks on Lake Michigan.

Monroe, Mich July 1S.-News was tele-
phoned in from Pointe aux-Paux to-day
that three-masted vessel is wrecked and
is flying distress signals. Another vessel,
lying about two miles south of Stony Point
is also flying signals of distress.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

UnUer"rItIux SynUICntG O1NSOIVeU.
New York, July 1s.-The Kuhn-Losb-
Speyer syndicate. which underworld the
$50 O0,C0O Pennsylvania stock issue. has been
dissolved. Members of the syndicate re-
ceived checks for their share of the profits
to-day. The syndicate was not called on
to advance any money in the deal.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
Bought Grain for Forty-EIsht Yenrs.

Nashville. ILL.,. July 1s.-This week ended
the extended service of Horace Grubb the
veteran grain buyer. at the Little Elevator.
Mr.. Grub is IA years old. and has served
in his position as weigher and buyer for
one company for forty-eight years. except
4 short time spent in the Civil War.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
CITY ITEMS

READ the CRAWFORD AID. in this pa
per to-day IL you should not read another
line. There are loads Of money in 1t for those
who still require summer goods. There will
be two good pipinC-hot months at least in
this latitude yet to come.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
Solid Silver Tea.poou..

Only $ for set Of six. n siik-llned box.
-Four patterns, heavy. strong, beautiful.
See them at
MERMoD & JACCARDS,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

Three trains daily, ST. Louis to New
York. via Big Four, $50 a. m, Il noon.
II =. m; Through sleepers ard dining cars.
Get tickets Broadway and Chestnut.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
WILL MEET HERE IN 1904.
st. Louis Selected as Next Meeting
Place for Wholesale Saddlers.


The Wholesale Saddery Convention in
1904 will be held in St. Louis. which adds
another big meeting 10 the already large
list of gatherings for Worlds Fair year.
Although the saddlery convention voted on
the proposition at the meeting in Atlantic
the las: week. the result of the vote was
not announced until yesterday. The ques-
ton was decided on the first ballot.
Bonner Miller. p. Burnam. John 3. Dem
vir and Isaac Meyer, who represented the
Business Mems League at the convention,
were instrumental in securing the next
meeting for ST. Louis. despite the energetic
efforts of representatives from other large
cities 1t is expected that more than 1850
persons will attend the convention.
Best Silk Umbrellas.
Correct and desirable Styles fresh fancies
arriving almost daily; s1.S5 to $40.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Hritef for eatalo0. $500 IL variations Mail d.rree
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19
YATES BACK FROM EUROPE.
Illinois Governor Lands at New
York From Steamer Campania.

New York, July Ex-Governor Yates of
Illinois was passenger on the steamer
Campania, which arrived to-day from Liv-
erpool.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-19

To-day's change of bill at Mannlons Park
brings TO that garden one OF the fayorites of
the vaudeville staSe-J. Aldrich Libbey. the
BARITONE. Mr. Libbey returns this year In
comedy singing sketch. and will be assisted by
Katherine Trayer. As Mr. I.ibbey has follow
ing In st. Louis the engagement is likely to
prove a pleasing one. kerns and Cole will also
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
SELMA.
Little Child Saved From a Horrible
 Death By Her Father.

Selma, October 26.--(Special) )-Yeste day morning Florence. the three-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Lafayette, was saved from horrible death by the presence of mind and quick action of her father. The little girl was playing in the room, heated by a stove, where her father was asleep. MT. Lafayette was awakened by hearing her cry out Save me. papa" and jumping from the bed caught up the blazing form and threw her among the blankets on the bed. Quick as he was he did not save the little one from severe burns from the throat to her knees and he himself had his hands badly burned in extinguishing the flames.
 At Briarfield at an early hour this morn ing through freight train No. 73 had six cars derailed. badly tearing up the track and delaying traffic for nearly twelve hours. A flange of the wheel of one of the box cars broke and four cars turned bottom side up while two others left the track. The night and morning trains between Selma and Birmingham had to transfer at the wreck.
 A negro complained to the authorities that yesterday afternoon he was held in by two negroes just across Valley Creek near the city, and robbed of s16.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
NEW DECATUR.
An Enjoyable Barbecue Given-Aged
 News Agent Injured.


 New Decatur, October 26.-(Special J. The last and by far the most enjoyable barbecue of the season was given Friday in grove just west of the city by Mir. Barzell, of the American Telephone and Telegraph company. to a number of his friends. There were present about twenty of the leading business men of New De- catur. The barbecue consisted of a choice lamb and other meats from Armour & Co. MT. Barzell spared no pains in making this one of the most enjoyable events of the season.
 Sam Tyler. venerable news agent of this city, met with quite misfortune the other night. As he was going to his room his foot slipped and he fell on the stair way, bruisng his head quite badly. The same night an unknown thief broke into his place of business and stole several boxes of cigars, cakes and confectionery.
 MT. Tyler is perhaps one of the best known news agents in Alabama. He has been in the business here for many years. He is able to be at his place of business again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
No. 3032. The State of Alabama, Jefferson Go
No. 3032


 The State of Alabama. Jefferson Coun- ty. Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road Company vs. J. George White-In Chancery. at Birmingham, Alabama Fifth District. Northwestern Chancery Division of Alabama.
 In this cause it being made to appear to the register by affidavit of w. |. Grubb. agent of complainant, that the defendant, J. George White. is a non- resident of Alabama and resides at Pen sacola, in the state of Florida. and further that, in the belief of said affiant, the de- fendant is of the age of twenty-one years, it is therefore ordered by the register that publication be made in the Birmingham Ago Herald. a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, once week for four consecutive weeks, re- quring him, the said J. George White, to answer or demur to the bill of com plaint in this cause by the 14th day Of November 1903, or, in thirty days there after. a decree pro confesso may be taken against him.
 Done at office, in Birmingham, Ala bama, this 12th day of October, 1903
 w. c. GARRETT. Register. 1O-13-4t-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-27
ACCIDENTAL DEATH
 ACCORDING TO JURY
COLUMBUS RAMAGE WAS RUN OVER BY A COAL TRAIN AT ACCOMMODATING OF THE TRE- HERNE CAFE.

Pratt City, October -(SpeciaL)-Th verdict of the coroner's jury this after noon was that Columbus Rammage, the negro who was found dead last Friday night at Thomas met his death by being run over by coal train of the Birming- ham Southern railroad. Coroner Parrish came out from Birmingham this afternoon at 1 o'clock and empaneled the jurors. It having been rumored that the negro was killed and laid on the track where he was run over by a train, the jury went to work with determination to sift the affair to the bottom. About twenty witnesses were examined and all testimony, including that of the train crew, showed decisively that the negro was killed by the train.
 The opening of the Threhern Cafe to- night was largely attended. Oysters were served free to visitors who attended the opening. Two or three hundred peo- pie are said to have visited the cafe during the evening