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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
Doctrines of Walter Vrooman Are
Stricken From the Schools
Curriculum.
ONE HUNDRED STUDENTS QUIT.
College Building at Glen Eilyn
Will Be Utilized by School
of Domestic Science
for Women.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. July mo more socialistic prop
uganda at. Ruskin University. The doc
trines of Walter vrooman have been ban
ished from the institutions curriculum.
The Board Of Directors have adopted
resolution declaring the University am
rhatically opposed to the propaganda Of
political socialism,
One result o: the decision will bt the
withdrawal from the university OF 100 male
students largely recruited from Ruskin Col
lege, which was transported last April from
Trenton. Mo-, to Glen Elyn- Dean GEORGE
McA Miller will find himself without pu-
pills. for the principal building at Glen %hyn
will be the seat of a woman's college, OF
which Miss Ida c. Sweet will be the dean
Mrs Walter vrooman, who recently d.
vorced her husband. Is the patroness OF
Ruskin University. She formerly had some
sympathy with her husbands so"ialist'c
viewq but since the divorce ii Is sad her
convictions have been changed.
Miss Ada Sweet would not consent 10 act
as dean unless she was assured full control
of her own field. To satisfy her scrupleS
the directors adopted the following resciu-
ton:
Resolved, That in view Of the resolution
OF Miss Ada Sweet TO act as dean OF inc
Woman's School and College OF Ruskin Uni
verslty we hereby order that the admins
tration at Glen Dllyn be dedicated to her
work and that she have the custody OF SAID
building and the exclusive control OF the
moral and social conduct of the college,.
1T must not be supposed that there Will
no longer be any male students of The uni
versity." said Doctor Tobias. I'VE will con-
tinue to teach them, but they will be trans
ferred to other dcpartments-in the chicago
Law School. the Steinmann College at
Dixon and other affiliated institutions. we
will have male students in the shops ana
other departments at Glen Elyn. some dis
lance south of the Woman's College"
The Womans College. to he conducted by
Miss Sweet, will be organized along unique
lines
II wish to start with about loo girls De
tween the ages OF 16 and 49," said Miss
Sweet. THE course will be for three years
feature will be the study of nature IN
out-of-doo. CLASSES.
The main object will be to encourage
every girl to select some line as her life
work by which she may be made self-sup-
porting. There will be classes IN house
keeping, cooking. sewing and artistic dress
making, in addition to arts and crafts.
Commencement exercises of Ruskin Uni
yersfty came to a conclusion yesterday ait
ernOon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
BOYS HEAD BLOWN OFF
BY HOMEMADE CANNON.

New York, July August Edgeley. q
years old. of Jersey City, who was known
as the Midget" scored as the first Fourth
of July victim hereabouts
Edgeley blew off the top Of his head with
homemade cannon. He made 1t from a
piece Of gaspipe. Several persons warned
him that he could not shoot 1t with Safe
ty. but he said that he would take his
chances. He loaded the pipe with n quar-
ter of pound of powder and touched it of
with the lighted end Of his cigarette. There
was terrific explosion, and the piece of
iron. flying upward, carried away the top
OF the lads head
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

John Mundy, who withstood the attack
of the officers and citizens at lakewood
Ind, for seventy-two hours barricaoed in
his house. finally fell into trap OF the
Nlnoennes officers and was caught.
A Philadelphia boy was killed by a police
iruit.
+ Tho usual list Of fatal and serious acct
dents are reported from the use OF cannon
crackers and improvised cannons on the
Fourth Of July.
Former Senator Towne. Senator Bailey,
David B. Hill and others denounced the
administrators Philippine policy and the
Post-Ofaos scandals at the monster Fourth
OF July celebration at Tammany Hall.
q An agent for the Great Northwestern
Railroad was fatally wounded by a woule
be robber in a desperate fight in the station
at c1yburu Junction, four miles from Chi
cago.
Ten million dollars worth OF fireworks
vera exploded in the United States during
the celebration OF Independence Day.
Tho New Orleans Board Of Trade is think
ing of establishing a department for future
trading IN grains
suelter men in the employ OF the trust IN
Colorado 20 on strike unexpectedly, and
tho company may sustain severe loss
through the freezing up" Of several fur
naces.
President Roosevelt sends the first mes
esee over the new Pacific cable to Governor
Taft Of the Philippines. and receives his re-
ply BY the eastern route. At the same time
the President sends q message completely
around the world to Clarence Mackay at
New York, president OF the cable COM
pepy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
CRICAGOANS CELEBRATE
BY GETTING OUT OF TOWN.

Chicago, July 4.-Independence Day was
ushered in with intense heat, the thermom-
eter at midnight registering 81. while at
10 a. m. the mercury stood at IS. Surbur-
ban trains and all lake steamers were be-
sieSed during the early hours by thousands
of people who were endeavoring to escape
from the sweItering heat of the city.
Numerous clubs had oId-time celebra lions
with speeches and amusements of all de-
scriptions. Senator Cullom was the orator
of the day at the Onwentsia Club at Lake
Forest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
ALEX. HILTON,

General passenger agent of Frisco. to have
some position with ST. Louis. Kansas City
and Colorado line.
the Rock Island and Frisco systems will
be consolidated The ticket offices VIII
also be merged wherever practicable
The uptown ticket office of the Frisco IN
Kansas City will be removed to the ROCK
Island office at Ninth and Main streets az
soon as the arrangements for the removal
are concluded.
: The foreign offices TO be consolidated In
cIude the following cities: Atlanta, Cincin-
natl. City Of Mexico. Louisville, New York.
Pittsburg. Salt Lake ard San Francisco. 1t
is understood that no action mas yet beea
taken regarding the st. Louis Offices.
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FOREIGN.

Russians are considerably disturbed by
the hostile attitude Of the foreign press,
especially regarding the Russian policy IN
Manchuria-
Political prisoners in an overcrowded
prison ct St Petersburg start riot which
calls attention Of Grand Duke Vladimir to
bad conditions and may bring about in
provement
Notwithstanding the united opposition OF
the Cabinet, Parliament and the people,
Jcseph Chamberlain adheres to his policy
of advocating q protective tariff, and re-
a-serts his intention of appealing TO the
people at the next election
NJ wal6eck-Rousseau declares the Con-
eregations should have been regulated, not
snnihilated NJ. Combes asserts in his own
defense that the law which was given TO
him by Parliament was a bad law. Out
the best he could secure and the Repuo-
lican party was committed to take acton
against the Congregations.
England and Japan are said to have sent
q Joint note to China demanding the evac-
uation Of Manchuria by Russia. and threat
ening to take action in defense Of their
own interests.
Intense interest is manifested throughout
Great Britain in President Roosevelts note
to the Russian Government on the kishenev
affair and the Manchurian situation.
Americans at Paris. Lucerne. Geneva,
Rome. Berlin and London celebrated the
Fourth of July by hoisting American flags
and by social gatherings.
Sir Frederick Treves, who performed the
operation on King Edward for pe.ityphlitis,
will retire from active following of his pro-
fession and will enter political life.
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ELABORATE CELEBRATION
AT SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO.

San Juan. Porto Rico. July 4.-The most
elaborate celebration OF Independence Day
since the American occupation of this Is
land occurred to-day. There was a pa
rade Of the military and naval forces.
school children. public officials and civil
ians. II was reviewed by island officials
and Bishop Blenk. No Spanish flags were
displayed. In the evening there will be
display Of fireworks and a ball.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
GOVERNOR DAVIS DELIVERS
ADDRESS AT JONESB0RO.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jonesboro. Ark, July 4.-The Fourth was
observed here By many thousands. The
street parade was the best ever seen in
this city.
Governor Davis was the orator Of the
day. He delivered speech on the trusts.
The Jonesboro Fire Department had the
celebration in hand There was a display
of fireworks tonight
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
TROLLEY CAR BLOWN FROM
TRACKS BY DYNAMITE.

Topeka Kas.. July "A trolley car con-
tanning number Of passengers was blown
from the track Of the city railway this
morning while in transit on East Sixth
street. Several powerful dynamite bombs
had been placed on the tracks by unknown
parties and the passing exploded them
No one was seriously injured. but all were
given q severe Shaking I'D
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
AMERICAN FLAGS ARE
DISPLAYED IN ROME.

Rome. July 4.-Aiany American flags were
displayed to-day from various private
houses. and at the United States Embassy
and Consulate, the American College and
the American Archaeological School, in honor
of Independence Day.
In the absence Of Ambassador Meyer,
Consul General De Castro received the
American colony. A banquet was given at
the American College. at which patriotic
toasts were drunk, including the health Of
President Roosevelt, and American national
hymns were played by the band
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
HiLTON's OFFICE EXTENDED
OVER COLORADO LINE.
Passenger Business of Frisco and
Rock Island to De Merged in
Several Cities.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo-. July ALEX Hilton, it
was stated at the Rock Island office here
to-day, has been made the general passen-
ger agent of the st. Louis. Kansas City
and Colorado Railroad. the Rock Island
ST Louis-Kansas City line. He takes this
position in connection with his present one
of general passenger agent of the Frisco
This action was taken at meeting OF
Rock Island ard Frisco officials this week
in Memphis.
In pursuance to policy decided upon az
the Memphis meeting the foreign offices OF
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SPORTING.

Pulsus, which won the Great Trial Stakes,
defeating the best 2-year-olds in the East,
was a $3.50 yearling and dropped by a mare
which never foaled another youngster
which showed any class.
b. New York yachtsmen who witnessed the
first trial of the Shamrock III declare she
has no chance to lift the cup and that 1t Is
: not certain by any means that she could
beat the Constitution.
:. George Gardner knocked out Jack Root in
the twelfth round of fast battle at Fort
Erie.
81 The Shamrock III beats the old Shamrock
81 minutes in an eleven-mile beat to wind
ward in a breeze Of from three to four
miles an hour.
Fouls and interference characterized the
Lcmp Plate race. which was won by the
St. Louis crew.
Winners at Delmar Park yesterday were
Montana Peeress, Brown Vail, Jehane. Ed
gardo. Bas dor, Bengal and Be True.
Preliminaries in the Triple A tennis tour
ney were played yesterday.
Cardinals break even with Boston In
double game
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
GAS PIPE CANNON KILLS
n ONE AND INJURIES TWO.

Harlan, Ia, July 4.-Charles Kinsey is
dead, George Anderson is in a precarious
condition. having lost leg. and Peter Jen-
Sen will probably lose both eyes as the re-
suit of a premature explosion of n cannon
which Kinsey made from scrap iron. The
cannon was about 21E feet long. the iron
having been cast around piece of gas
pipe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
HIGH DIVER INJURED
BEFORE GREENVILLE CROWD.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Greenville. H.. July 4.-Fully 1000 per-
sons participated in a monster celebration
here to-day. Professor Peter A. Downey.
Superintendent OF Schools of Cook County,
was the principal speaker.
The only accident occurred this afternoon.
when Curiee Edwards of Indianapolis. in
making high dive into a box of straw,
lost his bearings because his cap blew into
his face. and he fell doubled up on the
straw. He was rendered unconscious. hut
was finally restored, although he Is badly
fireMorks to-nighs
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ST. ELMO'S LARGEST CROWD
CELEBRATES THE DAY.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Elmo. ILL.,. July 4.-The largest crowd
ever in st. Elmo at a Fourth OF July cele-
bration came here to-day. Mayor 3. F.
Johnston delivered an address. There was
an exhibition of fireworks this evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
TAMMANY ORATORS
DEM0UNCE ERRORS
OF ADMINISTRATION.
Continued From Page One.

-.lton B. Parker. ex-governor D. r. Fran
els, ex-senator D. b. Hill, Senator j. w.
Daniel, w. ]. Bryan and others.
Ex-senator Hill predicted 4 political rev.
olution in the near future. He said the
election Of n Democratic Mayor in this city
next fall would be the opening gun for
Democratic victory in the State and nation
IN 1854
The programme ended with short talks"
by Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri.
Congressman William Sulzer and others.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
SALISBURY CELEBRATES
WITH MONSTER BARBECUE
REpERLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL. ~
Salisbury, Mo, July 4.-Under the auspi-
ccs OF the knights OF the Maccabees the
anniversary of the birth of the American
nation was celebrated with barbecue and
general picnic. Eight thousand persons at
tended. enjoying the parade. barbecue,
speaking, baseball game, awarding of prize
to the most beautiful baby on the ground
and tho dancing.
Colonel John l. Martin of St. Louis, great
counselor of the Maccabees. was the orator
OF the day, and delivered a stirring address
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY
CELEBRATED AT CARLYLE.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carlyle. ILL.,. July 4.-Independence Day
was generally celebrated throughout Clin-
ton County. The weather was perfect, with
the exception of a light shower.
The celebration was under the auspices
of the Carlyle Silver Cornet Band. in the
Maddux Grove, southwest of Carlyle.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
TURNER'S CELEBRATE.
FOURTH AT MOLINE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Moline. ILL.,. July Alive thousand visit
ing Turner'S were in Moline to-day, at
tending the great funniest A monster pa
rade was held this afternoon. about 5000
Turner's in uniform participating.
Concordla Park. where addresses were
made by John H. Mueller, chairman of
the Committee of ARRANGEMENTS; William
A. Meese of Moline. H. a. Haas of Rock
Island and Henry Nollmer of Davenport
Tomorrow will be devoted to turning con-
tests at the park.
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PICNIC AND BASEBALL
BY REDMEN AT HFALLON.
REPUELIc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
O'Fallon, ILL.,. July 4.-Independence Day
was appropriately celebrated here by a
picnic given by the local Tribe Of Red Men
at Suburban Park. The Monarch baseball
team defeated the Crystalites in thirteen
innings game at East Side Park. by score
of IL to ii.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
SPEECHES, RACES AND
BASEBALL AT JOPLIN.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Joplin, Mo-, July 4.-The celebration of the
Fourth was very boisterous in this city,
but no casualties have been reported up to
late hour tonight The fraternal societies
participated in a programme of speech
making at Cunninghams Park. The races
and Grand Falls Park were also literally
patroniZed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
STREET FAIR ADDS TO THE
CELEBRATION At SALEM.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Salem, ILL.,. July 4.-Twelve thousand per-
cons attended the Fourth Of July celebra-
tion here to-day. The street fair and car
nival In progress the last week drew
large crowd in addition to the regular cele-
bration.
People were here from all parts of the
county, as well as from surrounding cour-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN
CELEBRATE AT EVANSVILLE
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

EEFCELlC SPECIAL.
Evansville. Ind, July 4.-The Knights OF
st. John OF this city had charge of the
Fourth of July celebration here to-day.
which was held at Garvin's Park. a milo
from town. The speakers We're Congress-
man Hemenway of Boonville and Senator
John Roche and Major G. V. Menzies of
Mount Vernon. A parade was given this
morning.
At Ireland the speakers were Congress-
man W. T Zenor OF Corydon and Judge Z.
a. Ely of Petersburg.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
HARRISBURG ENJOYS
0lD-FASHIONED FOURTH.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Harrisburg. ILL.,, July 4.-The Fourth of
July was celebrated here to-day, and near
ly 5000 persons from surrounding towns
and country were in attendance. In the
morning Mayor Charles =. skaggs deliv-
cred the address of welcome. to which II.
l. b. Mason responded. The Declaration Of
Independence was read by Harold Barnes.
In the afternoon there were numerous at
fractions, among which was balloon as
cension and parachute leap. Tonight adj
dresses we're delivered by Judge G. w.
Young of Marion. ILL.,, anu George Bagfeli.
district president of the United Mine WORK
ers, which were followed by magnificent
display CT fireworks.
Exploded in His Mouth.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Dallas. Tex, July 4-To-night the 2-year-
old child of Policeman s. A. Dunn was bad
ly injured by the explosion Of firecracker
that he picked up while lighted and stuck
in his mouth
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Muncie. Ind. July 4.-Mortin. the 15-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Dick. is
dead from the premature explosion of a
pistol. which he was preparing for celebra-
ton purposes. The boy did not know that
the weapon was loaded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
BUTLER OBSERVED THE DAY
WITH A MONSTER PICNIC.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Butler. Mo-. July 1.-THE Fourth was OBJ
served here to-day by an old-fashioned pic
mic, and large crowd was present.
In the evening the Fire Department and
Flambeau Club gave an entertainment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
Killed Himself With Rifle.

lEEPUBL1C Special
Evansville. Ind, July 4.-Thomas Dant of
Washington, Ind. aged IS. shot himself in
the stomach this afternoon while handling
ride and died In few hours.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05

oily locomotives. but an Investigation o.
the financial and economic conditions OF
Russia, in the interest Of various groups
of American financiers and also an INQUIRY
into the feasibility Of exporting South OF
Russia iron ores to America.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
BURDETTEACCEPTS Passionate
Humorist to Take Up Ministerial
Work in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Cal, July 4-Robert ]. Bur-
dette, the well-known humorist and lectur-
er, has accepted call to the pastorate Of
new Baptist congregation to be formed
in this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
GROSS IN RUSSIA.
Believed to BE InvestiEatinE Finan-
ciaI md Economic Conditions.

ST. Petersburg. July 4.-Vice President
has arrived here. and considerable news
paper comment has been aroused by his
presence at the Russian capital.
1t is said that his mission concerns not
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
Nervous Debility.

Every one who is in the least degree
subject TO nervousness, sleeplessness, pros
tration, mental fatigue or nervous debility
IL. any form finds the hot weather OF June.
July and August very hard TO bear. II not
dangerous.
The only safe course to take IS to keep
the blood pure. digestion good, and sleep
Perura for these purposes. II the system Is
run down and weakened by catarrh, Peruna
rerovates and rejuvenates the nerves and
brain
A book on the catarrhal diseases Of sum-
nier will be mailed to any address upon re-
quest by the Peruna Medicine Co.. Column
II you do net derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use Of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman. giving a
full statement CT your case. and he VIII
he pleased TO give you his valuable advice
Address Dr. Hartman. President Of The
Hartman SanitariuIn. Columbus. o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Beilevillc waterworks officials shovel coal
In the furnaces.
Three unidentified men hold up an East
S.. Louis saloon.
John Linahan. a well-known book dealer
died from in1irrnIties attending old age.
Richard Hincheclife, a stage carpenter.
finds bride in the City Directory.
Contracts were Let for new hotei at
Eighteenth and Chestnut streets Seal1y
transfers showed an increase as compared
with last year.
The strike called by the Amalgsmated
Association OF Street Railway Employees
failed to delay traffic on any OF the iran
sit Company lines and the company claims
that very few men left their work
Corner stone for the Blow School was
laid yesterday.
Patrick Connors was burned to death ana
Frank Haynes severely injured in an eX-
plosior on the barge Pittsburg.
Hignwaymen, failing TO find money. as
eaulted and seriously injured Frank Boggs
on Pine near welfth street.
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sor,n.rn En,o,p. the l.. &y.

Southern Enioins the L. q n.
Knoxville Tenn. July 4.-To-day the
Southern Railway secured an Injunction
AGAINST the Louisville and Nashville re-
straining it from proceeding further with
occupancy of right Of way along the south
bark of the Tennessee River here.
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somnnmbu1i.t Badly Injured.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Evansville, Ind. July flames vickery,
while walking in his sleep tonight, fell
downstairs and broke leg. dislocated his
nose and was internally injured. He may
lie