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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21
Pure water.

To purify large quantities OF water
in case a filter Is not obtainable II Is
a good plan to use alum, for this will
cause all impurities to sink to the bot
tom, when the clear water at the tcp
may be poured OFF and will be fit for
use. One tablespoonful of alum will be
required for four gallons Of water. 1t
must be stirred in thoroughly and then
allowed to settle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21
Leather nt the Throat.

Leather fobs carrying metal mono
gram or design In baroquc pearls or
rhinestones are now worn Mt the collar.
fastened with n knotted thong of lcath-
er about the throat. ana strongly re-
mind one of the tags worn by poodles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21

to give continuous lines. The sleeves
are box pleated and form puffs above
the snug fitting cuffs.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size is four and one-half
yards twenty-one inches wide, four and
one-half yards twenty-seven inches
wide or two and one-fourth yards for
ty-four inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21
Questioned Too Closely.

Tess--You and Miss Sere don't seem
to be good friends. What's the mat
ter?
Jess-Why. she remarked that she
was twenty-four years old. and
Tess-And you doubted It?
Jess-Not at all. merely said: "Of
course. but when?'-Philadelph
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21
For the short Hairs.

Crescent shaped pins for catching the
short hairs at the back are enjoying
considerable vogue and white, pink.
gray and occasionally black pearls are
utilized for their establishment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21
Raby DnlI's OUTFIT.

Every little girl delights in baby
doll. The complete little outfit Illus
trated Is copied directly from that of
the real live baby. and for that reason
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21

with any fabric or color with which II
is combined. Among the new orna-
menfs that have been made for women
to wear are long chains, belt buckles.
sash pins. entire belts of this metal
wrought into filigree work. handbag
mounts. card cnses. purses and shoe
buckles. The more elaborate OF them
are set with semi-prcclous stones.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21

Ocos. formerly one of the principal
Mexican ports on .the Pacific coast.
has almost completely disappeared In
the sea. owing to the sinking of the
harbor bottom after an earthquake.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-21

New York Clty.-Box pleated waists
with drop yokes, or deep yoke collars.
are much In vogue and are. generally
becoming ms well as smart. This fash
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14

them to ret i'm to their homes. Most of
these returning live in the Tri-Cities. where
the water has been recedinx rapidly.
Others have secured employment in this
city. and 1t is possible that many will re-
main here permanently. Many refugees are
stu coming ing from East st. Louis Several
led at the relief stations.
The Salvation Army yesterday provided
for more than 400 persons, the majority OF
whom were women and children. Most Of
them are from East st. Louis.
AT that place three physicians are giving
their services free of charge. Up to the
OF sickness, except sevral slight attacks of
malaria
The Salvation Army has given up all of
us other work for the time being and is
" GERS stated Yesterday that they expect
charge for at least several weeks.
Mrs zimmerman of Venice is at the
Saivation Army barracks with a 9-days-old
baby. She had narrow escape with the
child when It was less than 2 days old.
Many OF the mon are still wearing the
same same clothes in WHICH they battled with the
Hood. Donations Of clothing, much of it
new. are being received. These men ara
vided.
At the Union Mission about 200 persons
are being provided for. This mission is rent
flats for larger families and is providing
fuGniture and all other necessities
aTs ang At the
street Many newcomers were received
there yesterday.
A pathetic incident took place yesterday,
when Mrs. Elsie Smith. who was brought
from Madison last Monday. recognized her
baby in the arms Of her husband. both of
whom she thought had been drowned.
AT the police stations there are few per
sons left, most Of them either having gone
with friends or been transferred to the sew
eral stations.
Many refugees are being sheltered at the
old Mckinney Bakery Company's building
at Sixteenth street and Franklin avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
LoCAL AND sUBURBAN.

Miss Laura Giote will unveil statue OF
Martin Luther at Concordia Seminary to-
day.
Since no breaks occurred in the levees In
twenty-four hours. East St Louis felt safe
in discharging Its army of temporary dixie
builders.
William A. Bloch suggests a concrete bar
Tier In the interior of the leveeS as a pre-
yentive against future foods.
Alice Probst, "a years old. weds Charles
Sutter, motorman.
Bishop Glennon is elected . member OF
tho Queens DaughterA
1t was estimated that the increased price
Of food and fuel since the flood had cost
St Louis s.. 00V,0UO in six days.
Local opuouists claim klrkwood election,
although half OF the Judges refused to sign
tia returns.
Louis G. Kresel. a coffin maker. prepared
plans for his grave, which were opened
after his death yesterday.
Flood conditions are improving in East St
Louis. River falls nearly tive inches.
An effort is being made TO bring the next
annual convention OF the Beta Theta ri
Fraternity TO St Louis.
Father Peter ]. Dunno. who was or
dained to the Catholic priesthood at Ken
rick Seminary, was formerly night watch
man at ST. Louis University. gaining his
education after hard battle.
River falls nearly two feet at Alton. and
railroad conditions improve
The southwest corner of Twelfth and Lo-
Gust street was leased for a new building.
Theater plans were discussed.
Bishop Glennon ordained fifteen candi-
dates for the priesthood.
Willie Barton entertained the graduates
OF Hodzen School
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
CALHOUN COUNTY FARMERS
SUFFER FROM HIGH WATER.

Large Individual losses are reported by
the farmers Of Calhoun County. Stephen
Mcdonald is perhaps one Of the heaviest
losers
By the breaking of the Sny Levee McDon-
aid lost 1900 bushels of corn and 1900 acres
Of growing crops, in addition to number of
minor losses. Forty tenants are on the Nc
Donald farm. and all of them lost almost
everything but their household goods.
Davis stiles. who lives on Macoupin
Island and who is called the King Of Ma
coupin. has sustained heavy losses Stiles
has lived on the island for twenty years.
and the present flood Is the first that has
compelled him to seak the mainland.
The Illinois River at Hardin is four miles
wide and the gauge reached eighteen inches
above the mark in 1892 Kampsville is al
most inundated. and launches and other
craft are propelled through the streets.
Many Of the towns in Calhoun County
have been without mail service for nearly
week. and villages that are fortunate
enough to secure their mail get 1t by means
Of steam launches and skiffs.
Hamburg is partially Inundated Tho
Hamburg Stave and Hoop Factory has been
compelled to shut down. as well as several
other industries at that place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
NORTHERN SECURITIES
MAY Be DISSOLVED.
Stocks of the Railroad Companies
to Be Distributed Among
the Shareholders.
WILL PUSH MERGER SUIT.
Concern Was Incorporated in 1901,
Its Formation Precipitating
Stock Panic in May of
That Year.

New York. June 1s-It Is stated that the
Northern Securities Company will he yolun-
tarily dissolved and that the stocks of the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Rail-
road Companies will be distributed among
the shareholders.
In this manner the properties mentioned
will be returned to their former owners.
That preparations are being made for the
dissolution Of Securities Company is de-
clared on the best authority. but officials of
the company refuse either TO confirm or
deny the statement.
1t is stated. however. that the appeal now
pending in the United States Supreme Court
will be carried to its conclusion. so as to
establish the legal status of such COM
panies by the court of last resort.
The Northern Securities Company was
incornorated in 1901 with capital OF $780,
00O0 GOO. Its formation was the outcome OF
a struggle for control Of the Northern Pa
cific which precipitated the stock-market
panic of May 9, 1901.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
MISSISSIPPI RIVER FALLS
NEARLY TWO FEET AT ALTON

The river at Alton stands at % feet 9
inches, a total decline OF twenty-three
inches from the highest point. The transit
situation is improving daily. The Glover
Leaf commenced running trains into Alton
yesterday afternoon, to connect with boats
for st. Louis. This makes eight roads now
using the Alton as the connecting point
with the St. Louis boats.
The mail from these roads Is being ham
died through this channel. as well as the
mail from the Vandalia and B. & o.
General Manager Schan of the Big -Four
traversing the inundated territory south of
this city. He reports that the Big Four
road has been badly damaged in places and
that a week or ten days will be required
sides
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
Striking Union Members Stake All
Their Resources on Battle
With Chicago Proprietors.
TRY TO EXTEND ORGANIZATION.
Declare That They Will Accept
Arbitration Only as a Last Re-
sort-Employers Finding
New Help.

| Chicago June 1a-With the union en-
ployes Of twenty-six hotels. including prac-
tically all the large hotels. already on strike,
| the officers OF the Cooks and Walters
| Union announce their intention of again
| turning their attention to the restaurants
| and cafes.
They have decided to stake the success
Of their movement for better working con-
ditions. and, II necessary. even tho exist
ence OF their organization. on one effort
| that is to involve all the resources of their
local and International unions.
Particular attention. 1t is declared, Is to
be given the department-store restaurants.
and their first move will be against them.
While they did their work thoroughly
among the hotels, the strikers have sue
ceeded in only partially Gripping the hotel
service. Many OF the affected establish
ments served breakfast with varying de-
grees of Success to-day. and already there
is noticeable influx of outside help. which
is being taken on as fast as presented.
These, together with the small proportion
Of the help that has remained loyal. en-
able many OF the hotels to care for their
guests with comfort.
Many of the proprietors told their en-
ployes to-day that those who obeyed the
union and struck would be permanently dis
charged. Restaurant owners and hotel pro-
prietors alike have decided that unless the
unions agree by Monday to submit their
grievances to arbitration. in all places
where the employees have walked out SO
far, the union would be ignored and the
employees treated only as individuals.
Hundreds of business men to-day carried
their lunches from home with them. having
learned that the hotel war would probably
be extended to include all restaurants.
George A Schilling. in behalf Of the Ma
tional Federation. appeared to-day at the
strikers headquarters and offered the serv
ices Of that body to arbitrate the differ
ences. The offer was refused by the strik-
ers, they declaring that arbitration would
be accepted only as last resort
Attempts are being made to complete the
of supplies. Striking mattresses and cham
bermaids took a hand in the work. 1t ap.
parently being believed by the unions that
the appeals OF the women would be of
greater avail.
Every effort, on the other hand. Is being
made to prevent the pickets getting into
communication with the employees who
have remained faithful and the new re-
cruits. Police guards are stationed at each
hotel where the strike Is on and a contin-
gent Is being held at Central Station. ready
to answer riot calls in event of disorders
occurring
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
A GREAT TRADE EVENT.
How a Mill-Remnant Sale L. Forr


One not acquainted with mercantile con-
ditions can hardly understand the amount
Of planning and careful detail work neces-
sary before such gigantic mercantile
movement as the Grand-Leader inaugurates
tomorrow can be successfully conducted.
An unusual knowledge of the market condi-
tons is necessary. When the public is buy
ing heavy winter clothing the necessities
for summer are being made. At that time
It is no easy matter to gain any great mar
ket advantage on future orders, but tho
mills and factories anticipate having a con-
siderable number of short lengths and odd
lots left over. These they are willing to sell
at contract price. or course, such goods
are usually sold at a loss to the manufac-
turers. but to them 1t means cleanup OF
all they have on hand after the season IS
over and gives them free rein to produce
and market the next seasons goods At
present they are starting on fall and winter
goods. The Mill-Remnant Sale which the
Grandfather announces as beginning to-
morrow is based on a number Of purchases
made under above conditions. It is easily
understood how such goods can be bought
at great price concessions and how they
are In every way equal to the regular mer-
chandise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14

The refugees are being taken care OF by
the people of Alton. and no outside assist
ance will be solicited.
While all the crops on Missouri Point have
been washed away, tits said that the resi-
dents of that section will be able to raise
crops of potatoes. corn and beans. during
this season.
The following St Iouisans were tempo
rarily stranded at the Alton hotels yester-
day: u. NJ. Harris II. S. Arnold. F. T.
Lawrence. e. ]. Aldrich. C. A. Nation. NJ.
3: H,liiard: , William Coakley; ". +; Bright e,
George II. Wright Mrs. Lippincott a. Will
Jams. William McRee. George H. Tontrup,
", W; Mershon. H. B. Cowden. Edwin
D. Gibson. ]. NJ. Glynn H. B. Burr. H H.
Shultz. ]. w. Williams. o. p. Ellis. Arthur
S. Partridge. George C. Chambers. A. B.
Jackson. A. c. Cruttwell and Earl Strick-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
COINCIDENCE IN A JOURNEY.
c. F. G.. Meyer Departs for Europe -
Years After Former Trip.

Twenty-Five years ago yesterday C. F. G.
Meyer. president OF the Meyer Bros. Drug
Company. which was then in its infancy.
departed Tor Europe with his daughter.
They made an extensive tour and returned
in the fall
Yesterday Mr.. Meyer again departed for
dore Siemou. a student at Fort Wayne Col
iege and son of the young woman who
made the same trip quarter of a century
ago. Mrs. Siemon Is now dead.
Mr. Meyer was not aware of the "anniver-
sary" coincidence until he read the Tween
ty-five Years Ago To-Day" column in The
Republic. Then the Incidents of che former
trip were wildly recalled. and on the pres
ent tour he will take in with his grandson
many the sights he encountered on his
first journey.
Mr.. Meyer and young Siemon will go to
England and then tour the Continent re-
turning to ST. Louis In the fall.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. June 13.-Iobbyists repre-
sentinS the millionaire owners Of the
Transcontinental Railway System are now
charged with responsibility for the delay
in the ratification OF the Panama Canal
treaty by Colombia. The men are on the
ground. and with millions OF dollars to
spend. and they are spending it.
A statement to this effect was made to-
day by well-known railroad man who has
recently returned from Begota.
Tile interests which are said to have con-
tributed to the fund to secure votes Of
Colombian legislators are Morgan. HILL
Rockefeller. Gould. Hartman and others
controlling the Union Pacific. the Canadian
Pacific and Central Pacific. the Southern
Pacific and nearly every other transconti-
mental railroad in the country.
The lobbyists who formed the third house
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
CREST OF THE FLOOD
is NOW AT MURPHYSB0RO.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Murphysboro, ILL.,, June 13-The flood in
the Mississippi bottoms in this county has
about reached its highest stage. Thousands
of acres OF corn and wheat are covered by
water four or five feet deep. Many families
have had to flee from their homes to the
bluffs for safety, and farmers have had to
swim their stock long distances to get them
from the flooded districts ~
In Grand Tower the gauge registered ut
1873 this afternoon. Water is flowing over
the dixie south Of the city. and part of the
miles south of the Tower. is almost covered,
and 1t is feared The 900 hogs and thirty cat
tie which have been kept on the island will
be drowned. The water Is the highest at
that place it has ever been.
A fund has been started for the relief of
theNf1ood sufferers IN this county
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14

In Washington during the fight for the
treaty in Congress. REINFORCED by num-
Der of Central American lawyers. politi-
clans and revolutionists, are in Bogota and
the other cities of Colombia.
1t is said that the vast railroad interests
are willing to pay even more than the ten
million dollars offered by the United States
II the treaty is rejected.
An emissary OF the Colombian Govern
ment is now on his way to Washington for
conference with the President. but II was
said this morning that unless the United
States offers more money than that already
agreed upon the conference will como to
naught.
THE men who control the big cross-coun-
try lines cannot afford to have the canal
built" said the railroad man from Bogota,
because 1t will come near bankrupting
some of then,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
ST. LOUIS SENDS FUNDS
FOR RELIEF OF CHESTER.

T. R. Ballard chairman Of the Merchants
Exchange Relief Fund, announces that $500
was sent to Chester, ILL.,. yesterday to re-
lieve the suffering in that town.
The town is completely surrounded by the
flood. and besides its Inhabitants hundreds
Of refugees from the lowlands in the vicin-
ity have fed there for shelter.
Mr.. Ballard also received a report from
Captain Pickle of the First District Police
telling of the rescue work with the steamer
Dutchess which was placed in charge Of the
police by Clarence E. CURLY of No. 34S5
Hawthorne boulevard.
Fifty families were removed from their
submerged homes by the crew OF the
steamer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
T0-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
PJTCINECC

Yesterdays bank clearings were s1,4e9.5ii.
balances 8, 002,6 Local discount rates Were
hrm between s and 6 per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New York
60c premium bid Coo premium asked; Chi
cago and Cincinnati. par bid. 1oc premium
asked; Louisville and New Orleans. 1oc dis
count bid. par asked.
Wheat closed higher at 7sSsc asked July:
&c bid No. 2 red. Corn closed higher at
<s.c July: Sc No. 2 mixed. Oats closed at
sS@c bid July; 45c No. . mixed.
The local market for spot cotton was &c
higher.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
Chri.tian Endeavor Convention.

Temple. Tex. June 13.-The second days
session Of the convention Of the Christian
Endeavor Union opened in the rain, COM
polling the abandonment OF the plan for a
dinner to the delegates in the City Park
Reports of officers were presented The
secretary's report showed an increase of
eighteen unions over last year, the figures
being 294 this year. Four have disbanded.
The Nominating Committee was appointed,
including John R. Reeves, Fort Worth; the
Reverend B. A. Hodges, Temple; Mrs L.
T. Sloan, Livingston; S. W. Ballinger, Abb
lene; Miss Ina Bobblet Denton. Auditing
Committee-Colby Hall. Waco: A. B. Achil-
les, Dallas: Missouri Alden, Austin. The lat
ter committee reported the books in excel
lent condition. President Grottehouse de-
Nvered his annual address.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
EAST ST. LOUIS MILLS
PREPARING TO RESUME.

The management of the Republic Iron and
Steel Mills. at East st. Louis. announce that
they will resume operations Wednesday
morning. Twelve hundred men will be en-
ployed.
The plant is near the Illinois Central en-
bankment. which broke. When danger was
first threatened a separate levee, eighteen
feet wide was built around the plant, ex-
tending three miles and requiring $1,000
sacks of earth.
The water is now six feet high on one
side of the levee, but within the confines Of
the embankment 1t Is dry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14
MISSISSIPPI Dixie BREAKS
SOUTH OF GRAND TOWER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Alto Pass. ILL.,. June 1S.--A dixie on the
Mississippi broke short distance south OF
Grand Tower last evening and let a rush
of water into the bottoms that forced the
residents to flee for their lives.
Families in the neighborhood of Wolf
Lake and Aldridge moved out yesterday
and to-day in boats from their homes to the
foot of the hills The entire territory be-
tween Aldridge and Grand Tower Is de-
serted.
Several hundred head of cattle are vet in
the flooded district cooped up on little
ridges The water is still rising there
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-14

every thousand sold has been returned.
oxzyn Balm. 25c. soc and sl.0) a jar.
trial size 1oc at druggists and department stores
price. II has been used and prescribed by ply
sicians for the past twenty years and is nbso-
lutely harmless. We will refund the money II
1t docs not prove entirely satisfactory.
We shall mail sample of oxzyn Balm Oxzyn
Complexion Powder and oxzyn Beauty Book
free receipt of 10 cents to pay for postage
and packing. II this paper is mentioned
{. sHARuM MFG. CO., e7s Broadway, New York.
oxzyn Dalrn regular sizes also trial loc size. ia
for sale in st. Louis by these firms. ANY Of them
Will tell you what excellent satisfaction It gives
their customers
WILLIAM BARR DRY GOODS CO.
SCRUGGS, VANDERVOORT & BARNEY
JUDGE &c DOLPH DRUG CO.. SIS Olive ST.
RABOTEAII & CO. 200 n Broadway.
FRICKE-HAHN DRUG co.
ENDERLE DRUG CO., Sixth & Chestnut sts
LELAND MILLER DRUG CO.. Sixth 4 Locust.