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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
EVEN HOLIDAYS FAIL TO
MAKE TRADE ENTIRELY DULL.
Bradstreet's SAYS the Unfavorable
Feature of Situation Is the
Scarcity Of Fuel in East.

New York Jan 2-Bradstreet's to-mor-
row will say:
Holiday observance and stock taking Limit new
business but do not decrease satisfaction and
confidence.
Wholesale distribution has been down to a
minimum while retail buying. although salts
factory. feels reaction from previous activity.
Additional returns as to 1902 trade confirm ear
lier estimates OF increases In nearly all lines Of
distribution and industry.
Aside from this. developments scarce. Per
haps the most notable features the strength
OF prices OF staples as the year opens and the
iopetulness as to the outlook for hext spring
One unfavorasle feature Is the continued short-
sss OF anthracite coal in the East
ern. Southwestern and Paciiic Coast points Ex-
ap T n me op ease sasss Of o
last last year and The winter wheat crop shortage or
go reports jobbers having more orders Their
@ books than m prsvioas years: that o.oe9 IONS
during the year and that Chicago - banks @ hid
per cent more OF deposits. while loans are la5
Fs asan he a Outlook & q as fairly
good. but MoTtsomery reports isa. not as satis,
in Aiabaina: A,ianta rspor.s ma, nssnafasiur. ui
, srs are doing well on an increased output, and
Al Eastern poiats il s noted by Philadelphia
and the outlook in the dry goods trade Is bright
An important feature In the Eastern dry goods
market this week is The cIeastne buying for ex-
port to China Of hrown cottons BIZ which all
floating supplies OF this commodity have been
cleaned up and the mills have secured orders
ahead. The rest OF the market Is STEADY, With
on the whole. cautious buying Woolen good. re-
tain their good condition. ana raw and n,anufac-
tured materials have closed the week at the
highest prices. with machinery well employed
Eastern shoe manufacturers~have still some
thing do I'LL winter orders and already
some are being irnportuned for promfI,er delivery
OF spring goods.
Wheat. including hour. for the week ending
Jan /. aggregates g. s36, sS hu against 3.5Go ass
bu. last week. 4.sls, Al in this week a year ago
and 3sl43ol in 1901. Wheat exports since July 1
aggregate lao $50 Is bu. against s9.1ts,e2I las;
season and 91,9I3.sl3 in 1901 Corn exports aggre-
gate e5SI. 5i2 bu against i.J2. tJl last week go
256 year ago and s2l In 1891. For the fiscal
i,St soas,,, al .S as. -; g., Iao, e -N'e-''''i
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
COUNCIL MAKES NEW YEAR
VISIT TO MAYORS OFFICE.
Chief Executive Receives Members
Cordially and Compliments Them
on Their Efforts for the City.

Before going into session yesterday after
noon the members of the City Council in L
body visited the office of Mayor Wells and
wished him happy New Year. The affair
was strictly informal.
Secretary Mockier was preparing TO call
the meeting to order when President Horns
by announced that the business of the
Council would be postponed long enough TO
permit the members to wish the citys chief
executive 4 happy New Year. Accordingly
executive a happy rev year. Accordingly
all other matters were dropped for the time
and all the Council members present-ten
in number-repaired 10 the office of the
Mayer.
The latter was overcome by the demon
strat.on. After he had shaken hands all
around. however, he sufficiently recovered
to return the courtesy and congratulate the
members of the upper branch of the Munich
pal Assembly for their honest efforts in the
past year
Among those in tie party were President
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
EXPECT A SLIGHT DECLINE
IN RETAIL PRICE OF TEA.
Exporters Say the Consumers Will
Not Get Full Benefit of Removal
of 10 Cents q Pound Duty.

1t Is the consensus Of opinion among tea
experts that the retail market will not be
affected to the extent that consumers might
presume it would on account of the removal
of the duty of ID cents per pound which took
effect yesterday.
W. J. Harvey of the Carter Macy Com
pany. said yesterday afternoon that in h-s
opinion the japanese and Chinese mer-
chants had almost counterbalanced the re-
moval OF duty by shrewdly advancing
prices, and that the demand for japanese
and Chinese products is strong and the
market holds up well.
Mr.. Harvey says 1t Is too early to make
an accurate forecast OF what the market
will do. He thought the most important
result would be the sale of better grades by
retailers, with perhaps decline of TO 8
cents on low grades.
H. c. Grote, secretary OF the Edward
Weston Tea and Spice Company. said in
discussing the situation:
In my judgment. the price to consumers
will not be affected to the extent of 10
cents per pound. The reason for this is
that there Is a more rigid inspection of
teas coming into this country than was for
merly made This raises the standard of
goods imported and results in advanced
prices. In addition to this the tea crop for
the season was short. The elimination of
trashy grades and the crop shortage pre-
clude decline of 10 cents.
IL Is W pttulCk Wfidt pilCtS VIII
rule in few months, but importers have
bought liberal stocks. and prices made on
stocks now held win naturally make the
price for several months. Much will depend
upon the eagerness of importers to sell, upon
the amount of goods imported and general
trade conditions
America was formerly considered the
dumping ground for the lowest grades of
tea. and American tea drinkers were the
laughing stock of the world on account Of
their lack of discrimination but conditions
have changed and persons who formerly
bought low grades now demand better
goods.
Asked how the American taste in tea
compared with the English taste, Mr.
Grote said:
The English drink black tea from India
and Ceylon, while the people of the United
States living in the West use goods from
of the Mississippi River generally prefer
green and mixed Chinese products"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
AMERICAN SHIP IS ADRIFT
WITH CREW SHORT OF FOOD.
Dismasted In Typhoon on the Jap
anexe COaat-SOme Assistance
Given by Steamer.

San Francisco. Jan. 2-The American ship
St. David Is drifting about the North Pa
cific, dismasted and short Of provisions
The Japanese liner America Maru. which
has arrived from the Orient, spoke the ship
off the Japanese coast December II. The
ST. David was bound from Manila for Ia
coma in ballast.
Captain Going sent a boatload OF provi-
sions to the st. David and took or one
man, Harry johnson. an ordinary seaman,
OF Los Angeles. johnson said that at Ma
nila Captain Harrington had given up the
command of the st. David to Captain Ry-
der, who understood that the ship was pro-
vtSioned to reach Tacoma
After leaving port they found that there
were practically no provisions on board.
When 1--WE days out from Manila and only
about eighty-h five miles on the japanese
coast a tJphoon struck them
With the men all starving and the vessel
In bad way, eight days passed before the
America Maru hove tn sight With fresh
provisions Captain Ryder thought n, might
Be- able TO get the vessel 70 T0koh6sa Tor
fepatrk .s5 = -. 8 - :
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

senatorships and Mr. Cannon Is not ready
to sacrifice himself just yet on the altar OF
party harmony In Illinois. assuming that
such sacrifice will be required
So the Cannon senatorial boom was short
lived and the pulse of several gentlemen re-
sumed the normal beat. Mr.. Cannon pro-
fesses to be unaware of the details of the
Illinois senatorial contest. He has troubles
of his own to get his appropriation bills
through Congress in some sort Of seinblance
to the form in which they originate in the
house. and. anyhow. he fs not worrying
about senatorships now.
Iflinoisans at the Capitol to-day said that
Mr.. Hopkins may have little fight, but the
belief Is that he will pull through. He has
the machine back OF him and 1t is said
that the machine in Illinois was never in
better running order than at preSent His
principal opponents are Mr.. Sherman,
former Speaker of the lower house of the
Illinois Legislature, and ex-Representative
Adams Of Chicago.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
Dun's Review Says the New Year
Opens With Every Prospect
of Exceptional Activity.

New York. Jan. c.-R. G. Dun & Co.'S
weekly review of trade tomorrow will say;
Despite the interruption OF holiday taking
of inventories and other disturbing elements in
cidentai to the closing OF the old year, the past
week has been far from dull.
Consumers were not perceptibly lessening pur-
chases while the approach of higher freish, &C.
celerateI shipment Of goods.
TRANSPORTATION facilities continue utterly inad-
equate the pressing need for fuel tiver,ing roll
ing stock from other classes OF freight.
New wage scales have become effective, largely
enhancing the purchasing power Of the people.
The new year opens with every prospect Of ex-
ceptional activity in all branches OF business.
Railway earnings thus far available for De-
cemSer show gain OF ~ per cent 1871
and ios per Cent over 1890 while for the full
year there are increases Of ~ and 1s.5 per cent,
respectively. notwithstanding the heavy loss OF
ccal traffic.
The declines IN ciearinss for the last week
are not actually unsatisfactory the per-
centage would suggest. owing TO the fact that
Last years figures include one dag of January.
and those of two years ago embrace two days in
January. when payments are abnormalIy heavy.
The question Of higher freight rates compli.
Gates the situation regarding iron and steel, but
now orders are CONSTANTLY coming forward and
IL e nos aeDy for The ef f anss wSSd equal capacity
products In this industry are fully maintained.
cause of freishts aud fuel The % frst ADVANCE s 0 IS
expected TO occur in wire nails. although this is
q.
No new features have developed in the footwear
situation. prices reina lining rrnl. and the order
books full. Aside from isht reaction in union
backs. the leather market is strong hemlock sole
receiving the additional SUPPORT OF exceptionally
heavy exports In Europe. Dom .stic hides are
duil, prices again declining
Textile nils busy. with only a hand-to-
mouth home demand for cotton goods, but export
buying for China continues large.
Farm products weakened as Visible supplies In
much more grain is offered for shipment than
the railroads will accept.
Exports of corn are steadily gaining For the
week at Atlantic ports 2.as5 403 bu were sent out
compared with only 3iI l93 bu the corresponding
week a year ago. Atlantic exports OF wheat in,
Guiding -four. amounted to only l.4a5,061 bu
against les. GA year ago. and arrivals at in.
terror cities we:e s.T3.es5 bu.. compared with
3, ,736, 3e9 bu. last year.
Wool tends urv ard. shipments to the mills con
tinuing heavy and inquiries numerous
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

Hornsby. Messrs. Boyce, Sheehan. Hodges.
Horton. Hoffman. Schnell. Spiegelhalter and
Markham. .
Before adjournment the Council adopted
a verbal resolution Of sympathy and con-
doience for Councilman Gibson, who recent
ly lost his wife.
Thirty-nine bills. including several pro-
viiing for street improvements. were passed.
Mr. Markham offered q resolution request
ing the Board of Public Improvements TO
explain how it is that new streets are 70
frequently damaged By underground work
an ordinance prohibiting such work under
streets which have been newly completed.
Mr.. Hodges explained that permission had
been granted for the laying OF sewer pipe
in Kings highway after that street had
been newly made. when It was known
months in advance that the underground
work was necessary.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
TRYING TO PROVE INSANITY.
Defense Rests in Lowe Murder
Trial at Topeka.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Topeka, Kas., Jan. 1.-The trial of J. C.
Lowe. charged with the murder of his wife
at the reform school here six months ago,
is attracting much attention.
The defense rested tonight, making a
strong case of insanity for the prisoner.
In Mrs. loves dying confession she said
her husband did not shoot her, that her
death was from an accidental discharge OF
a shotgun in their room. Lowe himself was
shot twice and the defense has made n
strong case of insanity and attempted sui
eide by Lowe. his wife receiving the fatal
shot in the attempt to rescue the gun from
him.
loves father testified that the son was
insane. Physicians from Linn County, where
Lowe lived. testified that he was mentally
Ceranged and had said that he would XIII
himself The arguments will take up to-
morrow's session of the District Court.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
A TEXAS WONDER,
HALLS GREAT DISCOVERY.

One bottle of the Texas Wonder, Halls
Great Discovery, cures all kidney and biad-
der troubles. removes gravel, cures diabetes
seminal emissions. weak and lame backs,
rheumatism and all Irregularities of the
Kidneys and bladder In both men and wom-
en-: regulates bladder troubles in children.
Is not sold by your druggist. will be sent
by mail on receipt of 81. One small bottle
is two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. DR.. E. w. Hall,
sole manufacturer, p. o. Box GO. st. Louis,
MO: Send for testimonials. Sold by all drug.
gists. Office. 2a31 Olive street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
DOCTORS USED STOMACH PUMP.
DR.. Austin Flint Makes . Remarkable
Experiment on Young Doctors.

To determine what, IL any, effect so-called
Alum Baking Powder has on the human
system, Doctor Austin Flint. the great New
York physician (who is attending Mr.. Cor
nelius NanderbiltJ, with the assistance of
Doctor Z. Ellsworth Smith. one OF Yale s
brightest graduates in chemistry, made a
series of experiments. Three young doctors.
in the interest of science were put in per
fect condition. For a month or more they
We're fed alternately on bread made by the
Won Liehig process and known by doctors
as the ideal bread, and on bread made with
layton'S Quick Baking Powder, brand
that sells at retail for 10 cents a pound.
dread made with cream-tartar powder was
rejected no doubt, on account of the large
deposit of Rochelle salts, a violent purga-
tive. which remains after baking) AS soon
as digestion was complete stomach pump
was put down their throats, the stomach's s
contents brought up and an analysis made
once day. They were watched constantly
to prevent their eating anything but the
prescribed food. Never was such an expert
nent made before. The greatest caution
was necessary, as a scientific fact was to
be determined for all time That fact was
testified to under oath by Doctors Flint and
Smith. who said food for man bread
made with the Layton Baking Powder was
N every way equal to that made by the
Non LAebig. or ideal. process. and they
Adv.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

Inquiries We're addressed to several men
prominent as philanthropists, business men.
writer's. artists. physicians leaders in
some field of human endeavor. as 10 what
! one thing. IN their opinion. could be accom-
plished this year that would be most con-
ducive to national advancement along
broad lines.
Among the replies received were the fol-
lowing:
Il think 1t more important to realize fully
the greatest advance made IN the present
than to predict what may be the greatest
in the future.
I'VE have recently established a perma-
nent tribunal for the settlement Of inter
national disputes This is the grandest gain
Of the las; century, and may be unequaied
fer centuries to come.
This tribunal kas Just settled dispute
between the two Republics. the United
States and Mexico. a bioodless victory
which will cause no tears. The killing or
men by men in battle need no longer stain
the earth and mock our so-calied cfviliza-
tion.
shame to the country which refuses to
submit its quarrel to this high court of hu-
nianity. ANDREW CARNEGIE.
The cause OF tumor growth IS yet I'M
known to the medical profession. Many
believe it TO re of germ origin. Until Is
malignant forms is necessarily uncertain.
''It has been our hope that each year
would reveal the cause OF cancer and sar-
coma, whose ravages are enormous and IN
creesing in extent. Its revelation. therefore.
would be the greatest boon to the surgery
of the coming year.
Further improvements in the X ray !s
also particularly desirable. not only in Its
treatment OF maiignant disease. but because
and occasionally dangerous
ROBERT F. WEIR, NJ. D..
President New York Academy Of Medi-
cine"
''The one thing. in my opinion that would
be most conducive to the advancement Of
the nation along broad lines. would be the
enactment by Congress OF a currency bill
which would put our currency on q sound,
staple and elastic basis.
THOMAS p. FOWLER.
president New York. Ontario and Western
Railroad"
The most potent factor In the advance
ment of American art and civilization this
year would be federation of municipal art
associations. meeting in Washington. Such
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
FOUND DEAD IN THE STREET.
Albert Heinzler Met Mysterious
Death at Glasgow, Mo.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Glasgow. No.. Jan. 2.-The dead body OF
Albert Heinzler was found lying in the
street In front of Prices Hotel about $50
o'clock this morning. There was cut
about three inches long on the right cheek
and slight cut which might have been
caused by a blow on the back Of the head,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
Missouri Pacific RAILWAY
To CALIFORNIA

IV NlaIIF OItNIA,
With its connections. is about five hours
quicker than any other line. St Louis to
Los Angeles. Choice of four direct routes
to California. The only line Operating
through standard sleeping-cars st Louis
to Pacific Coast, without change. All meals
IN dining cars. For further Information IN
quire Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain Route
City Ticket Office. ST. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

though neither of the injuries was SUI
ficient to cause death.
Heinzler vas a blacksmith and had been
here only few weeks, coming here from
Slater. The verdict of the Coroner's Jury
was that he came TO his death from ca1sea
unknown. No post-mortern examination
was made. Heinzler was unmarried and -
years old
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
BURKE to- Be coADjUT0R7
Bishops Departure for Rome
Causes Rumors.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
St. Joseph. Mo-, Jan. 2-It was given out
here to-day that Bishop NJ. F.. Burke Of
this city is to be appointed Coadjutor Arch
bishop CT the Province comprising the States
OF Missouri and Kansas
Bishop Burke left tonight for Rome and
the story is that he will be made assistant
TO Archbishop Kahn OF st. Louis He refused
to discuss the matter.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
Awarded $4,000 Dum.x...

! REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Waxahachie, Tex. jan I'm the DistrIc,
Court today jury awarded Mrs MoIlie
turner judgment for damages against the
houston and Texas Central Railway In
the sum of $4,000. The amount sued for
was $4,000. Her husband was a section
Iorenan and was killed in this city by be-
Ing run down by q switch engine
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
READ THIS.

Huntsville. Mo-, Sept. i6, 1so2-Dr. E. w.
Hall. St. Louis, NO.: suffered four years
With severe kidney and bladder trouble
Your Texas Wonder. Halls Great Dis
covery, has cured me and can :eheerfuiIy
recommend IT,. Yours truly,
.ss T. W. MALONE.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
HOW THE ADVANCEMENT OF
y NATION MAY BE HASTENED.

Fields of Human Eneavor Express Their
Opinions Things w i'll Add the Greatness of the
Country Happiness Of the peOple-Carnege Says
Establishment of The Hagu Court of Arbitration Is
the Grandest Achieveme of the Last Century.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

GERHART-Suddenly. ut San Diego, Cal, on
Sunday. December IS. 1907, OF heart failure toc-
tor n. Van Gerhart. in his thntieth yeaf.
Due notice Of funeral will be given
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IA

JACOBSMEYER-Frtday. January . 1902 at
s:ae p. m;, after a short Illness. Clara Jacobs
meyer. beloved daughter of Mr.. and Mrs n f.
Jaccbsmeyer. and our beloved sister, nged u
years and months.
Funeral from residence. No. :9is North Twenty
second street. On Sunday. January 4, at l D.
m. to ST. Augus'ine's Church. thence to Calvary
Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

DOW-on January 9. 1ss3 at 6:i5 a. H.,
Chaffe9 DOW. beloved father of George Dow
aged 10 years II months and days
Funeral from sons residence, 125i Rosa1ie ave-
nue.. Eliendale, on Sunday, January T. at 2 ?. IN.
ogdensberg IN. " papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

LA BARGE-On Thursday, January !. 1909. AT
p. M. Mrs. Pelage Guerctte la Barge age,i Z;
years IL months and Il DAYS. relct or the late
Captain Joseph La Barge. at the residence Of her
SON No. S96l Maffitt avenue.
Funeral from St &aviers Church a. a. M.
Monday, January !.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

Jmst now BarTs 10 the trading post TOR
the shopping public. as well as those seek.
ing articles for the gift season. Here at
Missouris Greatest Store, Is where selee-
tions may easily be made. and holiday buy
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03


LANGE-On Thursday. January l. 1903 AT a.4o
p. M. after snort iliness. Robert G. I.ange
dearly beloved husband OF LAURA Lange tnss
Klinse). and beloved son of Mrs Emile Lanse
and our dear brother, aged . years months
and days
Funeral from family residence. 1897 South
Eleventh street. Sunday at p. m Relatives and
friends invited to attend.
STOTTMANN-On Friday. January z 1909
Elizabeth Stottmann ,nee Kralshaar) vie Of
Bernard Stottmann aged &c year..
Funeral Sunday, leo p. m. from late resi-
denee. 1s4F9 Ner,h Market street.
TIMLON-Qn Friday. January e. 1909 at : p.
m, our dearly beloved father. Thomas Tfmfon.
y Funeral from the family residence No. ee2)
South Eleventh street. Sunday January 4
ut p. m. 10 Assumption Church, thence to
calvary Cemetery. Friends inyited to attend
wHALEN-on Friday. January ? 1906 at q
: =. IN, Mrs. Ann Wtaien. beloved mother OF Mrs
feorge Murphy and mother Of the late Michael
ind Thomas Burns. at the residence Of her
bn street.
Due notice of funeral Will be given.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
Rock Island Dividend.

New York, jan THE directors of the
Rock Island Company. the new company,
to-day declared a. quarterly dividend OF
per cent on the preferred stock.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03
SPECIALTlES.
SPECIALTIES.
Mississippi Valley
Trust Company
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
$500 Per Annum.
DEATHS

BARR!.pn Friday, January 2, 1901 at 1850
T. M. Philip Barry. aged 6s year..
). Funeral to-day Saturday at $50 a. rn from
No a2as HebeIt street. to Calvary Cemetery.
BAERET-On Friday. January 2, 1903 n,
O'Clock ,. m, Hannah. beloved wife OF Dennis
6arrstt and sister OF John, PatricR Timothy
end Eugene Barry.
Funeral will take place Sunday. January l. at
O'Clock p. M. from family residence. No 1906
Coke SrhIante avenue, to Visitation Church.
vited to attend
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

PROPOSALS FOR PEoRIA AMI. MIAMI M
DIAN LANDS.,sealsd proposals indorsed '.Fro--
addressed to the undersiEned, VIII Be recetved q
the Office OF Indian Affairs. Washingtop. b. q.
until O'Clock o. Ia.- Of the 18th day Of januafy
1893. for the surplus Peoria and Miami IndiaI
acres more or iess. Of Tor anx lessi sobdfvfs1
reject any and all bids ID reserved 10 thS S;esS.
tary Of the Interior: Each bid must 8 asesss.
United States depository or sofvenf natfcnal
bank. payable to the order OF the Commis11oasf
amount Of each bid. to be returned II the ia e
chaser. -
Any bidder who shah not mako fun payment
within thirty aays after hetses 9t such. sessps-
deposit In come solvent natienal bank Cf & Ss,iR
sufficient therefor subtect % paymenk upon ~
livery OF proper cgnveyance. GbAN lofIeif a.
check 20 DEPOSITED : --s:s -.
Printed lists ef ssid 1ands mar As,-enesaesa
t9dsni Seueca. inAlsa schesG tSssiSetik Z =
j s'.n aafsassfZ: s g -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-03

'The most potent factor In the advance
ment of American art and civilization this
year would be federation of municipal art
associations. meeting in Washington. Such