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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-25

their journey every sixty minutes. a lis
lance of lcO yards being left between each.
IA the boxes themselves are extremely
light. aul as each, when filled. weighs about
seventy pounds, it will be seen that at this
rate Il large quantity of small matter can
be dispatched every hour.
The total weight of the 1000 boxes would
be 2sa.o'1 pounds-far too heavy IL load one
would think for a few suspended wires to
bear.
1t must be remembered. however. that
there s to be a distance of 100 yards be-
tween the boxes. and as there is to be a
similar distdrcc between the posts support
ing the wires it follows that no two posts
Will ever he called upon to support more
than one box between them at one time.
Slgnor PisciCelli says that his invention
will do all this. but he points out that it
is not always necessary to dispatch four
Thousand boxes filled with mail matter ev-
cry hour. and therefore he thinks that. If
a constant and steady service is required,
il would be best 10 dispatch from eighty to
Il hundred boxes an hour. and to leave a
distance of two or three miles between
each.
y German postal official who has looked
closely into the matter 10 OF the same opin-
ion.
Indeed. he doubts If any wire railroad
that could be constructed would he able to
bear the weight of 400 of these boxes. as
Stunning that the distance between each was
not more than loo yards.
II is estimated that the Piscicelli system
could be established throughout Italy at
a cost Of about 500 per mile. and that
through the Introduction Of the system the
Government would save several million dol
lars.
Though full credit must be given to the
Italian inventor for his work. he was not
the first to devise a railroad of this kind.
About twelve years ago a somewhat similar
railroad. in which Professor A. E. Dolbear
was interested. and which was known as
the port electric system was constructed
in Boston.
II did not consist, however. of wire ropes.
but of rails. between which mail wagons
ran. Each wagon had four wheels, was in
the shape of a cylinder and was pointed at !
both ends.
The rails were laid on posts at a height of
about four feet from the ground. and the
sueed which was attained exceeded 100 /;
miles an hour. |
Much was expected from this system, bat
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the interests Of the country have been
pretty nearly divided In doing SO.
But the war lords OF finance nave never
faced the strinsency OF hard times. Should
money grow scarce. the earning power OF
the railroads and Of the Industries in gen
eral fall off. would one great group thea
begin to poach en- the others preserves,
At present there is more business for the
railroads than they can handle. But SUP
pose the roads were being run at q loss.
would the groups try. as the saying runs,
to cut each others throats?
Only time. Of course. can answer the ire
msndOus questions. But IN the event Of
such Il conflict. which is not improbable.
what will become OF the public?
TIT Morgan group controls the New York
Central Railroad. the Pennsylvania, Balti-
more and Ohio, Philadelphia and Reading.
Erie. Delaware. Lackawanna and Western,
Delaware and Hudson. Hooking Valley.
Southern Railway. Atchisou, Topeka and
Santa Fe. Chesapeake and Ohio. Norfolk
ard Western. Northern Securities Company.
Chicago and Northwestern and Metropoli-
tan Street Railway.
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SLAVES OF MUSiC'S
FASCINATING SPELL.

Pianos arc. COUNTLESS, often very powerful
hypnotic agents.
While every one recognizes a mysterious
influence in music. the hypnotic theory will
come as a surprise.
According to its character. music is known
to excite or soothe. to stimulate or depress
its hearer.
1t is recognized that a spirited band has
played many a regiment on to victory. In
all these familiar phenomena the exact
psychological influence remains a mystery.
It is common for one to speak Of being
charmed by music. of having been thrown
under a spell. yet the exact influence IS lit
te understood.
Il is reasonable TO suppose that a musician
who creates this influence VIII be affected
most by its power. whatever it may be. In
rendering a composition and entering into
its spirit the PERFORMER naturally comes
more under its influence that any listener.
1t is reasonable to suppose that the mu-
>ician possesses a nature more sensitive TO
such influence than The chance listener. The
musician. therefore. is the most interesting
subject in Investigating such phenomena.
The possible hypnotic power of music, as II
lustrated in its effeets upon some we'll
known musicians. has been the point of i'm
portant research OF late.
The studies of the great italian scientist,
Paolo Mantegazza, AID his scientific expid-
nations OF these familiar phenomena are q
special interest to musicians and mus
lovers the world over. The new theories <
special weight from tLs fact that Mas
cazza Is in Il high position as u rector of
the National Museum of AnthroDo!ogy at
Florence and president of the Italian Society
of Anthropology. The subject has. besides.
been much written about by German scien-
lists.
During recent ~recitals in Berlin by De
Pachmann it was frequently remarked that
the great pianist accompanied his music
with a remarkable change of facial express
sion. The fact was d good deal commented
upon il. o'views.
Referring TO these criticisms. De Pach-
mann explained formally that his facial ex-
preston and gestures were largely. il not
wholly. involuntary.
He even said that he could not render his
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slightly the owners quickly sell their
securities and seek more profitable invest
m-ntS. This serves to remove enormous
sums from the market. the prices decline.
and the slump is quickly felt in scores OF
different lines Of activity.
The marvellous facilities % communication
ami the mill.onaires have done much to
perfect t~hem-make it possible for the mar
ketS &.ry miles distant to feel the force %
such 4 decision instantly. \ rise in the
interest rate. again. quickly acts upon The
mortgages Of tens of thousands Of homes.
80 that 4 corner grocery in San Francisco
may be affected and its business interests
interrupted ny the decision Of a small group
- men in the Office OF some skysCraper in
Wall street.
Ard when one OF these groups o, financial
giants decides to call in its loans. which it
has the power to 10. the effect is instan-
t3neoIrS in all directions and for thousands
Of miles.
When. let US say. sloo.HD.DD of loans are
suddenly called in the interests involved can
scarcely be conceived. and every one who
IS at all affected by the power which the
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the resources OF the generals. the richness
Of the tribute expressed in dividends, make
the great wars of the world seem trifing
and insignifics mt.
And the war lords OF the financial world
! hold in advance OF any action all the strong
positions. Incidentally the personal for
tunes of these men available for carrying
forward the campaign are estimated at
$sld.6"D, 60.
This small but powerful band OF hnan-
ciers occupies at present two different
CAMPS. In the first camp. that which is
usually considered the dominant one, there
are only five men
This is known as the Morgan group--a
name to C~onjure with. The personal wealth
of these five gentlemen alone is about
SEQ. GO. go.
There are seven men known as the Kuhn
Loeb group in the second camp. with n
working capital. to consider merely their
own fortunes, of $4,000, 900. There are
other lesser camps. notably the sugar in
dustry. with a paltry hundred million or so:
but the two great groups really dominate
the situation.
1t Is but a few years since a millionaire
lowered high above all rivals in the busi-
ness world. AS has been cleverly said. he
could control an army of a million men for
n day. and the power was considered ex-
traordinary. Political economists and
others have written to question if such
power. that of a single million, were safe
in the hands of one individual.
1t was argued that he could crush COM
petition in ordinary channels of trade.
The average business man. even the sue
cessful ones, looked up to him with reyer-
enCe. even awe.
Later. in the course OF our financial evo-
luton and with the growth Of wealth. the
trusts came to be formed, with capitaliza-
tons of ten, twenty or fifty millions.
Within the last few years the trusts have
increased in wealth and power beyond all
anticipation. Their enormous wealth is the
wonder of the world.
The power concentrated in the hands of a
single corporation bulks largely in the pub
lie mind.
Everywhere they are recognized as a ma
tonal, even an international. problem. The
President OF the United States, in prac-
uc2lly every public utterance. has given
them an important place. But, In turn, the
trusts themselves have come under the
control of single groups. and even small
groups. of individuals. The thirteen war
lords of finance control the trusts. which.
in turn. control the banks. the railroads,
the miilionaires and the markets.
The national debts of the great nations OF
the world dwindle by comparison with the
money controlled by these groups of finan-
ciers. In the matter of railroads alone the
Morgan group. with fifteen railroads. con
trolls a capital of sl.s05.e o D.ool. BY COMPARE
cuts a very poor figure indeed. The mileage
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The Astute Peddler.

Yes said the pediler. the lady next
door said l probably wouldn't sell any thing
here"
What does she know about it?' the
woman Of the house asked. sharply.
Il dunno: only she said your husband tel
dom left f-y money with you"
1t is n~eec.5s to say he made the salG-
Brooklyn Eagle.
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unexpected obstacles. principally in connec-
ton with ascents and curves. soon present.
cd themselves, and the enterprise was aban-
doned.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1903-07-10
The "lntelIIsent composltor',

You read of funny mistakes happen
ing in newspaper items through error
in types or makeup and think in
stances Of this kind are largely made
up out Of whole cloth. One happened
in the Chicago Record Herald last
week that was as lud:crous as any
thing yet told. The RecordHe
sent its famous correspondent, w. D..
Curtiss, to write the story Of the Re
publican state convention at Des
Moines. In his write-up of it he re-
ferred to the permanent chairman as
being a man with a fine head. The
types made it read spin head.''' 1t
took several "sticks" Of type next day
for Curtiss to square himself and
even now he doesn't know who to kill
the operator at Des Moines, the one
at Chicago, the man who runs the limo
type machine in the Record Herald
office or the proof reader. Anyhow.
s'pin head will stick to the chairman
Of the Iowa Republican convention
Of 1908 for all time to come. In cor
recting matters, Mr.. Curtiss said that
when he was a reporter in Chicago he
wrote upa wedding assignment and
referred to the bride as a lovely
maiden. Next day the bride, her
Husband and three big brothers read it
slonelyn maiden. AS the bride was a
spinster pretty well along in years,
Gurtiss said he thought il a GOOD time
to take vacation.
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This Is Comforting

Big Stone Headlight: The lice on
the box elder trees are becoming a
serious menace to the life of the trees
in some parts Of the state according to
exchanges. They have been working
on the box elders in Grant county off
and on for the past ten years but
have: never done any serious damage.
They viii be very numerous one season
and entirely gone the next and re-
appear a year or; two later.
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POOR John; Those flIes; I hose fr,es

Howard Spirit: Now will Pierre be
good? The Huronite is going to be
consistent and very casual glance at
its files will disclose the balance of
the information.
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
ErIenda' University Notes.

Mr. c. NJ. Boynton, assistant state sec
rotary of the Y. NJ. c. A. was here two
days last week, giving instructions to the
new cabinet officers and committees with
regard TO the plans for the work Of the
coming year.
Misses Myrtle Thompson, Anig Foulk
and Rose SIade were enrolled last week.
At the meeting of the Davis Lyceum
last Friday night the following officers
were selected for the remainder of the
school year: President, Edgar A. Jones;
vice-president W. A. Young: secretary,
Miss Anna Ely; treasurer. Western Looul-
IS: critic. Miss Bertha Wentworth; mar
shaI. Adelbert Andrews; librarian, Arthur
Jones.
In Russell hall last Wednesday evening
the debating team was royalty entertain
ed by the students and faculty. The rain
storm kept a few away. but the greater
part OF the students were present to show
their appreciation for the work the sue
cessful debaters had done The evenings
entertainment opened with the Bean
Game" Every person was given ten
bans and then compelled to use the
Friends language, thee and thou, an
error necessitating the payment of one
bean as a penalty. After this came an
hour and a halfs program, consisting Of
q buTlesque on the debate. speeches by
the debaters and several toasts by stu
dents and faculty. Mr.. Charles spoke on
the subject. "aGthering the aMterial."
Mr. Thomas. on Loading the Cum and
Mr.. Dunbar. on Pulling the Trigger
Prof Harold presented the team with 80
each. a gift from Judge R. A. Sankey of
this city. After refreshments the joyous
students dispersed.
MIR. Henry Lampl. an alumnus of the
university and representing Hermann and
Hess clothing department, visited the
school Friday morning and invited the
students to come to the store where they
would be presented with a souvenir in the
form Of an umbrella in the university col
ors About $50 students responded TO the
invitation, and after receiving their UNI
brellas they marched through the streets
giving their yell and singing their college
songs. Mr.. Hess is well known among
the schools for the interest hemamfests
toward their progress.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
KeIso School of Music Notes.

The Juvenile Kelso Club meetings con-
tinue to be of interest. Last Thursday
much merriment was caused by guess
ing musical conundrums.
Next Thursday after school, there will
be a reunion of the juvenile Kelso clubs
at Mrs. Hays Studio. The pupils Of
Miss Faye Chambers Miss Olive Neil
and Mrs j. E Williams are cordially
invited to attend. The afternoon will
be devoted to games and a general happy
time is anticipated.
On account of the opera TO be given by
the Senior class of the High school, sew
eral of the pupils have been abiiged TO
discontinue their piano practice until af
ter the production Of the opera.
Several of the pupils are taking spe-
cial course in sight reading, that is prov
ing especially valuable
The weekly club meetings are very
profitable to the pupils. besides the usual
benefit derived in playing before others,
take part mrupnXz f,.fi:ff. ,C:';,;H;;i
as in recitals, where several pupils
take part, they have the extra advantage
of special drills in physical culture rnu-
steal history and English pronunciation
and enunciation. The drills being super
intended by Mrs Hays are equal to a les
son in these branches.
The juvenile members have become so
enthused that they decided to meet
every week.
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slckner Conservatory flotes.

Mr. Leslie Farmer has completed the
prescribed course in History Of Music and
Harmony AID VIII engage in teaching
music while continuing his voice lessons
a. the conservatory
Miss Maude Adams has been entered in
the mandolin department and will begin
lessons next Monday.
Mrs Doyle and son Lewis and Mrs
J. W CookSon. all Of KingIuar. were in
terested visitors Saturday.
Mrs. c. /. Irwin expressed qualification
that his daughter was doing SO well in
the piano school
Miss Taylor. progressive school
teacher from Sedgwick. called SATURDAY
20 inquire regarding violin study which
She expects 10 take up At the close q her
present term OF school
Master Earle Schaefer Is contend 10
his home with measles.
Reginald McFau was able 10 res,,rn.,
mandolin lessons this week. after a brief
illness.
Miss Ada Baker is out OF town for !
fw weeks visit
Miss Halle Tucker Is visiting friends
at Blackwell. O. T
Miss Ruby Collins OF Anadsrko. who
has been unable TO pursue her music
study because OF her sisters illness and
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
Lewis Academy Notes.

Letters of inquiry relative TO spring
work are quite numerous.
The classes in the primary and interme-
diate departments are very enthusiastic,
much more so than usual In the early
spring.
Miss Jessie King has been away. at
home sick for several days. consequently
her studio has been closed. She hopes
70 be rea0y for work again N a few days
Nearly all who have been out sick with
grippe. etc, have returned.
Many kind friends have called during
the week whose smiling faces and kind
words have helped to inspire those who
otherwise would have become weary with
constant application
The baseball team IS busy every night,
strengthening muscle. lightning strips
Ieugthsning wind and training eye for
the spring campaign.
The girls are talking tennis and basket
bail. al which they VIII display skill and
agility when the time comes
Rev. Nichols ~ Usage Ciyy was present
81 chapel service last Monday morning.
and save the school very instructive ad-
dress
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hopes to return to the conservatory soon
Ira Mclaughlin, mandolin student, was
severely injured last Tuesday by a fall
Latest reports as to his condition are
favorable to {. speedy recovery.
Miss Fordyce, Mr.. Wilson and Miss Mus
sellman were among the visitors Of the
week.
Clark Smith, Latham, Kans., was en-
rolled Saturday for course Of violin
study.
The students gave the following pro-
gram at the weekly recital Friday after
noon:
RECITAL.
Brief Sketch of Emil Sauret. Violinist,
Byron Chamberlain.
Sweet Souvenir Valse, G. w. Martin,
Edith Swartz
Sonatina op. 20. No. ), j. L. Dussek,
Bertha Koehler.
The Swallows, Bachman.
Hazel Herrig.
Musical resume Of the week,
A w. Sickner.
Our Boys and Girls March, Mendelssohn,
Nellie Parkhurst.
Midnight Patrol E. T. Paul,
Bessie Applegate.
Flower Song-(Violin and Guitar)-Lange,
Ada and Mabel Sickner.
La Chase, Rheinberger.
Herbert aHtfield.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-03-22
ST PLUNKORD.


The attraction underlined for Tuesday,
March a, at the Crawford theater is a
rural comedy rama of Yankee farm life,
entitled Isl Plunkard." and will be pre-
scented by the character actor. J. C.
Lewis, supported by his company of tai
ented comedians in the laughing success.
Isl Plunksrd." 1t deals with rural New
England and some of the more vicious
aspects of city life. The comedy is in
four acts, two of which take place on the
farm, near Fairview, Conn.,, where the
rural representative meets with some
wonderful adventures. Mr.. J. c. Lewis
appears in the character of traditional
downeaster, 81 Plunkard. The past sea-
son the comedy has been rewritten by
Robert G. Morris, and will present all
new features. Remember the date, Tues
day, March "A, at the Crawford
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Hoyt's plays are clever and the public
revels in them. They are full of keen wit
kindly satire on the fads OF the day
sparkling with Wit and altogether possess
ing those qualities that are sure to put
an audience in a happy frame of mind.
They are built to arnuse the people, and
they succeed emphatically. His "A Trip
to Chinatown which comes to the Craw-
ford soon, has been given an entirely new
musical setting. "A Trip to Chinatown
will be presented with entirely new seen
cry and stage effects.
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Wichita Colleges
Notes of Wichita's
Educational Institutions.
E.irno,,rt CoIleoe Notes

paramount COileSe NCtSSo
Pessie Eldridge Southwick, one of the
most prominent readers in the Emerson
School of Ortory. Boston, will be in
Wichita March 80. to give reading for
the benefit of Sorosis. The young women
of Sorosis are working very hard to mare
this entertainment a great success. They
are proud to bring such famous reader
20 Wichita. The proceeds Of this enter
tainment will be used in furnishing Soro-
sis hall.
The Paramount church choir will give i
sacred concert tomorrow evening. This
concert is given under the direction CT
Mrs Frank Kinsey. A very fine program
has been prepared.
President Morrison has set apart Fri
oay as Paramount Arbor day. Students
and friends of the college will plant sew
eral hundred trees on the west portion
Of the campus.
Mr. W. II. Kirkpatrick, who has been
visiting his old home in North Carolina,
brought with him a magnificent quartz
crystal which he has presented 10 the
college This crystal is about ten inches
in length and weighs five pounds; 1t was
found on the farm of Mr.. Avis Allen, an
uncle of the donor.
The seniors who have been studying
psychology under DR.. Morrison completed
their work during the past week. The
class was given an examination on Sat
urday.
A number Of new students have entered
college during the past few days. Among
these are several teachers. who having
completed thir school term are now TAX
sng advanced studies in the college. These
are Hart Smith of Latham. Tom W. An
carson Of Hennessey, o. T., and Walter
F'rantz of Enid. o. T.
The family of Mr. c. c. Hodgson or
Latham has recently moved 10 Paramount
for the purpose of giving their children
the opportunity of higher education. Roy
Hodgson, Arthur Hodgson and Howard
Hodgson are the members of this fam
lily who have entered college.
Mr. and Miss Ffke of Minneha are
among the recent additions to the col
tege roll.
Guy Levy of the junir class, who has
been confined to his room for the past
six weeks because of a serious sprain, has
again joined his classes.
By the decision of the Massachusetts,
supreme court, which decision has just
been announced Paramount will receive
a share Of the Billings estate. The
amount to be thus received will not be
less than $10o00.