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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
OPERATION GIVES SIGHT
TO MAN BORN BLIND.

SPECIAL. BY CA7--2 20 THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE S.r. LOUIS RTrr-EfTC.
London, May o. Copyright, 1903. "A
most touching but pretty story comes from
the little Scotch village Croft, at the head
of the bridge of Weir. where Il man of 30,
blind from birth. has received his sight aft
er treatment by Doctor Maitland Ramsey
OF the Glasgow Ophthalmic Institute
Yet he might never have had the veil
of darkness removed had 1t not been for a
student on vacation passing through the
village. Hearing of the case. he made an
examination and thought 1t possible to give
the man. whose name is John Carruth. his
sight. He brought the case to the notice
of the institution Carruth was taken there,
operated upon. and Is now home again with
good sight. -.
Describing his sensations when light first
dawned upon him. he says the first face he
saw was that of the doctor. He was be-
wildered. but thought he must be looking on
a face for the first time
Then he saw the face of a nurse and
knew she must be woman, for the face
was so pale and smooth. His first meeting,
under altered conditions. with his mother
was the most pathetic incident of his recov-
cry.
"Lovely!' was the word he used when he
gazed on her face, and the mothers Joyous
cry, "Eh, laddie. you can see? You can
see?" made the hearts Of those who heard
it throb in sympathy.
Mentally this man of 30 is still but a
child. but he is learning every moment AL
ready he can read time. distinguish his
name and colors. His opinion of the world
Is that everything he sees is very great
everything is beautiful. His admiration for
women is very touching. He thinks them
all beautiful and good, so kind and gentle
He was taken to see the King and Queen
during a visit last year to Glasgow. His
delight knew no bounds
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
WEIGHT OF YEARS BEARS
HEAVILY ON MANY MOBILES.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
London. May 90. Copyright, 19O3.)-The
Duke of Cambridge's reference to his ad-
vancing years at the meeting of the United
Service Institution is reminder of the fact
that he has turned eighty-four years. and
that he is almost the oldest royal parsonage
In active service.
The rulers of several States In Europe are
also well stricken in years. including the
Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Sc: King Chris
tian IX of Denmark. ss: the Grand Duke
of Mecklenburg-Stretlitz 81; the Regent of
Bavaria. So: the Grand Duke of Baden, a.
and the Emperor OF Austria, g.
Other royal personages who bear the
weight Of years, without the added RESPONSE
bilities of crown, are: Princess Clementine
of Saxe-Coburg, Sc: the former Queen of
Hanover. s.. Princess Mathilde Ronaparta.
Sc: the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, S3:
the Grand Duchess nf Mecklenburg-Streli
81; the Dowager Princess Louise De Bour-
bon OF Sicily. 81: the Dowager Princess
Marie Beatrice of Bourbon. 70: the Grand
Duke of Saxe-Meiningen. Is: Empress Eu-
genie. q: the Duke OF Saxe-Altenburg, "a;
the Archduke Renier Of Austria, 76. and
Queen Isabella Of Spain, "a.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
AMERICAN NAVAL MEN
ENJOY LIFE AT NICE

HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris. May 2S.-(CopyrIght, 19O3.)-The off,
GERS and men of the American Squadron at
Nice are not only having fine time. but
helping the townspeople also to enjoy them
selves.
There was race on Tuesday between the
whaleboats of the warships manned by
young officers. The crew of the Chicago
was first: that of the Cincinnati, second;
that Of the Machias. third. and that of the
Albany. fourth
There was baseball match on the Place
Armes on Thursday between the teams
representing the Albany and the Chicago.
respectively. which was witnessed by great
crowds. The Chicago nine were v.ctors.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
HID MONEY IN OVEN,
THEN STARTED A FIRE

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Wakefield, N. Y, May BE. E. Wiley
has scarcely more than charred paper to
show to-day for several hundred dollars.
which. as was his custom, he placed in an
oven Of stove for safekeeping. Mr.. Wiley
considered the over a safer place than n
bank. Several days ago he placed consid-
cradle sum in the usual hiding place, but,
forgetting it, started fire yesterday. and
1t was not until he saw the smoke coming
from, Lhe oven that he recalled his act.
The scorched bills were then removed as
quickly as possible Just enough was left
to distinguish the amount on the corner
of each bill. Mr.. Wiley notified the Treas
ury authorities at Washington. and he ex-
poets the money will be redeemed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
C0MMONER DENOUNCES
"THE AUTOMOBILE CURSE

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London, May %. Copyright. 1s03.)-There
was an amusing expression of opinion in
Commons the other night. Galloway Weir
who was recently nearly knocked down by
an automobile at the very gates Of Parlia-
ment. took occasion Of vote for metropo-
itan police to give vent to his feelings re-
garding what he characterized as "the au-
tomobiIe curse"
He urged the Home Secretary to arm the
police with lassos to capture recalcitrant
drivers. The Prime Minister might be las
seed. with the others. but he must take
his chance.
Motor bicycles are another iniquity." he
averred. Some means must be devised to
catch. upset or smash up these destructive
wretches who have no more regard for hu-
man life than they have for flies"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
BRITISH ARMY BLANKETS
ARE SOLD BY THOUSANDS.

SPECIAL By CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPJTRi Ic'.
London, May 23.-(Copyright, 1903 )-one of
the most inexplicable of all the mysteries
connected with the South African war is
being investigated by the War Office.
The story is. briefly told, that eleven boys
have been stricken down with enteric fever
on board the reformatory ship at Cornwall.
lying Off Purfeet. as a result Of sleeping in
fever-infected blankets brought from South
Africa.
This fact has brought to light another of
the many remarkable transactions connect
ed with the war. Infected blankets have
not only been disposed Of to those respon-
sible for the control Of the Cornwall but
scores of thousands of similar blankets have
been sold broadcast throughout the coun-
try. How the blankets, which are admit
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
SLUMP IN ART DEALINGS
AMONG PARIS COLLECTORS

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW York
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris, May 23.-Copyright, 1s03.)-Though
the Paris season is at its height, there Is
an extraordinary slump in the art dealings
at the Hotel Drout. AT the end of April
collectors and dealers were away at the
closing sale, which occupied the week at
the petit gallery.
Ancient and modern pictures by masters
are selling from $50 to 800. ancient draw
ings about the same, and there are no pri-
vate buyers.
Republican France is now following the
example of royal!st France. and Is taking
to shopkeeping. LOUIS XIV. used to sell the
products of his porcelain factory at YER
sailles, and Nine. Pompadour assisted the
royal salesman. delivered the goods and
took the money. Marianne" has gone her
one better and has opened handsome shop
on the Boulevard des Italiens for the sale
Of Se.res china, bisque statuettes and re-
productions of ancient engravings in the
Louvre.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
OPERAMAKER GILBERT
IN AN UNAMUSING ROLE

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London. May 23.-(Copyright. 19039-W. S.
Gilbert of comic opera fame. whose witty
lines and verses have made millions laugh,
had an experience this week quite the re-
verse of amusing.
Mr. Gilbert, as one Of his Majesty's s
Magistrates. sat in Edgeware Police Court
and disposed of several cases. As he was
leaving the place in an automobile a man.
whom he subsequently recognized as the
defendant in the last case which came be-
fore him. broke from the grasp of woman
and threw himself, face downward. in front
of his machine.
The automobile was pulled up within a
foot of the would-be suicide. who, on be-
ing raised, rushed toward the window
board of butchers shop and endeavored
to reach knife. By this time a constable
had grabbed him. but he freed himself and
began butting his head against the side of
a house. He was finally overpowered and
led away.
No doubt as Mr.. Gilbert drove away he
reflected upon the truth of his own dictum
that "a policeman's lot Is not a happy one.''
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
AMERICAN DEGREES ARE
EXCITING ANTAGONISM,

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPJJRI.fC
London. May 2-(Copyright. 1S0s)-The
strong suspicion that has long been en-
tertained In England regarding the genu-
ineness of American degrees has now cul-
minated in crusade on the part of the
Leading nonconformist bodies, which will
take the form of systematic investigation.
AT recent Baptist Union assembly. the
Reverend Frank Smith of Peckham. SAID
he had in his possession letter from the
president of an American college Offering
his degree for sale at price varying from
s2a to $50. Thereupon the Baptists were
asked to recognize no honorary degrees
from any source outside Of Great Britain
They declined to go 80 far as that. on
the ground that some American UNIVERSE
ties are beyond reproach.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
AsouI1H VIGOROUSLY DEFENDS EMPIRES FREE7RADE POLICY

There Is no question of anticipation. Mr..
Chamberlain is never obscure There is
nothing new in a preferential tariff. 1t
, means, as Mr.. Asquith says. taxing four
ffths of our imports. which come from
foreign countries. in order to exempt the
remaining fifth. which comes from the
British colonies.
No step could well be more fatal to the
imperial unity of which Lord Rosebery and
Mr.. Chamberlain are the competitive cham
pons.
Meanwhile Mr. Chamberlain appeals In a
published letter from his own colleagues to
the working classes. He processes. in an
swer to a sympathetic correspondent. his
confident belief that the working men Will
vote for preferential-and, therefore, re-
strictive tariff. because, though it woulI
raise prices, 1t would raise wages more. The
latter idea is a deiusion. but inasmuch as
the Cabinet. by removing the tax on corn,
has decided against Mr.. Chamberlain. his
letter is fiagrantly inconsistent with his re-
naming Cabinet Minister.
BILL AGAINST BETTING.
The House of Lords amused themselves
on Monday afternoon by throwing out the
bill for the suppression of public betting. 1t
is absurd to describe this measure. grounded
on. the report of 4 Lords committee as
crotchet or fad. The simple object of the
bill which might. no doubt. have been ad-
vantageously amended, was to prohibit bet
ting IN public places. To prevent betting
altogether is no doubt, impossible.
Lord Davey. who had charge of this bet
ting bill. is one of the most eminent law
yers now living in England. An old-fash-
ioned Liberal, he is averse. like all his
school, to unnecessary interference with
the habits of the people. He was men,
ber of the committee from which the report
proceeded To charge such a man with
fussy and ignorant sentimentalism is plainly
absurd.
Some peers whose zeal for the welfare
Of the working classes has never been con-
spicuous. We're not ashamed to talk cant
about the bill favoring the rich at the eN-
pense of the poor. 1t has nothing to do with
any distinction of class. The distinction
which it draws is plain, practical one, be-
tween public and private betting. Both are
equally within the reach of all classes, but
one is beyond the reach Of the law, the
other not.
If the Bishops had taken the trouble to
be in their places the second reading Of
the bill would have been carried. They
showed their Indifference to social reform by
staying away and the bill was lost by
majority Of nine.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
HIND00 RAJAH'S HORSE
WINS RACE AT LONG ODDS

sPE6IAI BY CABLE TO THE NEW yoR,,
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS RFPuRIIC>
Paris. May 23.-Copyright. 1sos.)-The
event of the racing week. after the Rose
del Nal sensation in the Prix de Drane. the
French Oaks. was the victory of horse
called Record Reign Il, in the Prix de
Gascogne.
The animal was attended by two Hlndoos
IN national costume. Being unknown It
was neglected in the betting and started at
~ to 1. select few who were in the
secret netted a large sum when he won
The horse belongs to the Rajah of PattaIa.
who came over to the Diamond Jubilee,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
DUKE OF MANCHESTER
BUYS HYLEMORE CASTLE.

SPECIAL, BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST LOUIS REPUBLIC
London, May 23.-(Copyright, 1sOa)-The
Duke and Duchess Of Manchester, who were
automobilng in Connemara in their recent
stay in Ireland. visited, among other places.
IIvlemore Castle Mr.. Mitchell Henry's
beautiful place. 1t is said they purchased it.
The castle is an imposing gray pile and
should make an ideal sportman's home.
with good shooting and salmon fishing,
while the lake abounds with white trout
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
"LOOPING THE LOOP"
FINDS FRENCH VICTIM.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris. May 23.-(Copyright, 1sO3.)-The
craze OF the day in Paris, looping the
loop" has made one more victim. An en-
terprising impresario had started a train
ing school for 'loopers" at MontreuiI, the
object being to get together a choice COM
pany of performers to astonish the masses
In the provinces this summer.
At rehearsal a young man named Mem
negtn, aged 1s, fell from the apex of the
loop and was killed outright.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

General A. w. Greeley, chief signal ON
Ger of the United States Army. is at the
Hotel Cecil. He will attend the interna-
uOnal convention of telegraphers.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. b. Lambert. of st. Louis,
who passed the winter and spring in Paris,
are at the Carlton Hotel.
Senator Norman B. Scott and Mrs. Scott.
who are on trip through Scotland. expect
to sail next week for New York.
Mr. E. Clarence Jones. of New York.
was host this week at one of the most
elaborate dinners ever given in London. It
was given for Miss Ethel Barrymore at
the Carlton. and a room Off the palm court
was transformed by bower of roses and
great banks Of fragrant flowers massed
against the walls and in the corners Of the
room.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
CREMATION GROWS IN
FAVOR AMONG FRENCH

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW yopt,
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPIrBiIC
Paris. May 2s.-copyright, 1sos.)-The Gre
nation of the body of Sybyl Sanderson, and
also the twenty-second general meeting of
the Cremation Company. held in Paris this
week. show that cremation is growing in
favor in France.
In 1902 there were 800 cremations. It is
expected that number will Increase as soon
as the crematorium. now being built in Pere
Lachaise Cemetery. is finished. France
heads the list Of nations as regards crema-
tionS
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

tedly army blankets, ever got into the
hands of the people who originally disposed
of them. and how they reached this country
at all are matters attended by a strange
mystery of secrecy.
In any case, the affair Is regarded in Of
fetal circles as such a grave scandal that
no efforts are being spared by the police to
trace the parties responsible.
The mystery is increased from the fact
that, according to the War Office, all blan-
kets which pass out of use are torn into
four pieces and rendered valueless except
as rags.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
WILL FOUND COLLEGE TO
TRAIN HOTEL KEEPERS.

SPECIAL BY CABLE To THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
Paris. May 23.-tCopyright. 19O3.)-F'rench
hotel keepers have Just held congress in
Paris and decided to found a college where
would-be hotel keepers can learn their pro-
fesion.
Speakers at the congress pointed out that
the Swiss had greater success in hotel keep
ing than any other Europeans. the reason
being that the hotel keepers of Switzer-
land brought up their children to the busi-
ness. thus giving them lifelong training.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

been found necessary 10 restrict the limit of
stakes. For instance, at the newly formed
Atlantic Club in Dover street. 1t has been
decided that not more than $500 may be
debted to a member In one week. Points
limited to two shillings each, with q
maximum of $50 on the game
These sums far exceed the limits agreed
upon in other clubs. but the Atlantic has
been called the millionaires' club, and the
maximum stakes are arranged accordingly.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Mr.. AND MRS. LAMBERT
OF ST. LOUIS AT LONDON.

SPECIAL, BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London. May 23 Copyright. 1sO3)-Robert
S. Mccormick. ambassador at st. Peters
burg, who arrived in London this week. will
sail Wednesday for New York to attend the
wedding of his son to Senator Hanna's
daughter.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
ENGLISH CLUBS PLACE
LIMIT ON HIGH STAKES

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London. May 2s.-(Copyright. 19o3.)-Last
week 1t was told about the increasing fasci-
nation Of the card game bridge" how It
was breaking the health Of young women
Just emerging into society.
Now learn that in many clubs 1t has
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
Handsome.

Handsome fabrics make handsome
suits, and there is handsome saw
ing for you in this special sale of
Scotch Suitings. It's on for another
week-don't fail to take advantage.
Here's the offer: We bought little
over 1892 yards of really handsome
Scotch Suitings-took all the mill
had-at a price for cash. Our in
structions were to close them out
quick, and we intend to clean them
up this month. That's the reason
OF this price. Your choice of these
hobby suitings. To your order, suit
and extra trousers,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
BECOMES PROFESSOR OF
VIOLIN AT IA YEARS.

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW York
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Paris. May 2.-(Copyright. 1ae3-)-Albert
Spaulding, the 14-year-old son Of Mr.. J.
Walter Spaulding of New York, has OBJ
tanned diploma as professor Of violin atii
the Bologna Conservatory of Music. HeSfs
the youngest pupil who ever obtained ~
diploma. M
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24
CHAMBERLAlN'S TARIFF IDEA
MAY FORCE HIM TO RETIRE.

Lord Roeber Expressions the Subject Herbert Paul Asserts
Have Been Grevousy Misunderstood for He Is Outand
Out Free Trader-Colona Secretary Has Appealed to
Workmen, Promising Them That Protection
Brings High Wages.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-05-24

Mr.. sprague Says
If in a hurry. so to the Delicatesser Lunch
Room. No long waits there.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
Howati.s RipplinR Language.

The language of the Hawaiian Is
lands, as every one knows, abounds in
vowels and therefore ripples delicious
ly in the mouth. 1t is only necessary
to pronounce such names as Honolulu.
Oahu, Kilauca. IIilO. Mauna LOa, ka-
mahamaha and Liliuokalani to discov-
or this. A young Presbyterian clergy
man of Brooklyn who visited the Is
lands two or three years ago and pre-
pared lecture on them on his return
declared that there was only one place
on the islands which possessed name
lacking in euphOny. That place was
preckelsville. This euphony Of the
Hawaiian tongue was productive Of
one Of the jokes of his lecture. The
first time he gave it he remarked Incl
dentally that he took the steamer
Wy-ally-ally to go to the town of Ma
willy-willy." A laugh followed the re-
mark, and thereafter he always in
cluded this phrase in his lecture. 1t
invariably produced the same result
when used.-New York Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
AEgravatinEIy Peculiar.

Up in the mill district of Kensington
it is the custom for employees to con-
tribute SO much per capita each week
to fund for providing soap. towels.
ice water. shoe backing. etc. one Of
the number in each mill being appoint
cd to take charge of the purchasing
and distributing of supplies. A young
Celt has had this duty in one of the
mills for some months. One evening
after the whistle had blown for the
stopping of work for the day grimy
machinist found a very damp and I'M
lovely towel after he had reached the
wash sink.
Say. Rcddy." he called to the custo-
dian. this is the limit to ask man to
wipe on"
Don't yez be so airish"' retorted
Reddy. Fifty or sixty just as good as
We have woiped on it already. and yez
is the first to complain. "-Philadelphia
Times
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
Old Rules For Night Policemen.

Old Boston is wildly brought to
mind by the following excerpt from
the selectmen's minutes, dated Nov. l.,
1863, containing Instructions to watch
men:
in going the rounds care must be
taken that the watchmen are not noisy,
but behave themselves with strict de-
corum. that they frequently give the
time of the night and what the wealth
cr is with distinct but moderate
voice. excepting ut times when it is
necessary to pass in silence in order to
detect and secure persons that are out
on unlaw actions.
"You and your division must en-
deavOr to suppress all routs, riots and
other disorders that may be committed
in the night and secure such persons
as may be guilty, that proper steps
may be taken next morning for Il
prosecution as the law directs. We alb
solutely forbid your taking private
satisfaction or any bride that may be
offered you to let such 90 or to conceal
their offense from the selcctmen."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17

When Austria was only dukedom
there were three rulers who won for
themselves the respective titles Cath
Ollie" "Glorious' and "Warlike." The
first was perhaps Il religious man, like
Ferdinand the Catholic of Spain. The
second may have been like Lorenzo the
Magnificent and the third great war
rior And so from these titles or nick
names we have likewise some idea Of
the conditions of the people while
these dukes ruled.
France has had a most wonderful as
Sortln"nt of kings One was the Little
and another the Bold. One was the
Stammcrer. another Simple, while a
third and fourth We're IndOlent and
Fair These names are descriptive of
the kings themselves, but it is hardly
to be supposed that Il king who was in
dolent or simple did much to further
the interests of his subjects. But when
we find Robert III. called the Sage, we
realize that he ruled wisely and that
the people were better off for it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-01-17
RICHARD WILLIAM VAUGHAN
The First English Bank FOrSer and
the story of His Fall.

the story of His Fall.
The story of the first bank forger,
Richard William Vaughan, is little
known. Vaughan was the brother of a
Stafford lawyer and became clerk to
solicitor in London. He wished to
marry his masters daughter and prom
Used to produce the sum of tl,0OD,
which, he said, his mother would pre-
sent to him, half of it to be settled OH
his wife. On these terms the father
consented to the marriage, and Vaughan
obtained months leave of absence.
He occupied this period in obtaining
engraved impressions in imitation or
twenty pound Bank of England notes,
which was not such Il difficult matter
them such things as forged notes be
ing unknown. With fifty of these
sham noirs he presented himself mt the
appointed time, and his fancce accept
ed her share in perfect good faith, and
the marriage preparations were pro-
ccedCd with.
Unfortunately he wanted ready mon
ey and put two of his own forged
notes into circulation. They were chal-
lenged, when he became alarmed and
tried to get back the notes he had
given to the young lady, but she re-
fused to yield them up, suspccting
nothing of their true nature, and when
Vaughan was arrested next day she
would hardly believe even then that
she had been deceived.
The fOrgcr was tried at the Old Bal
ley on the 18th of April, lbs. spending
what was to have been his wedding
GAY in the condemned cell. -Four days
later he WAS hanged at Tyburn.-Lon-
don Standard.