davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE BURNED.
School Will Continue However
New Building to Be Built.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Canton, Mo. March N-This aSesnoen e
1:ao the dome Of Christian University yes
discovered to be on nre from sparks 1orn
the furnace hue. The wind WA strong and
the entire building was soon wrapped IN
flames. Tho main building was totally DE-
stroyed. Nobody was injured
Christian University was commenesd u
1883 and was finished In 1855 Ths frsf school
was held in 1855. Tho building cost $tooW.
and James Schannon was the dsSt president,
1t had been thoroughly renovated last fall
at an expense Of $1,000. Tia insurance Is
only &. 1000.
The work Of tho university win not y
interferej with by the IRE. Class work In n
branches will be resumed tomorrow moy
ing, the different departments finding q
abode In the Christian. Baptist and Epaeoe-
pal churches, which have been rendered to
the university until new building1 can be
erected.
A rnass meeting Of the citizens Of Canton
has been called for tomorrow evening, at
which time steps will be taken to erect
modern building.
This is a great loss to the Christian
Church OF Missouri. but 1t II confidently be-
Heved ard expected that the great brother
hood will be liberal. and that its contribu-
ton will assist the Board Of Trustees IN
making the university even more emSisnt
than il has been In the past
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
WORLD'S-19O4--FAIR.
PRESIDENT FRANCIS AT HOME

PRESIDENT FRANCIS AT HOME.
President Francis Of the Worlds Fair is once more
in ST. Louis returned from visit to Europe, in the
course Of which he aroused interest which in
sures the fullest and most sincere cooperation Of
foreign Governments in the ST. Louis International
Exposition celebrating the centennial anniversary of
the Louisiana Purchase.
There is vagueness in the assurances which
President Francis received in Europe In every In
stance he went direct to headquarters behalf of the
Worlds Fair Of 1904 and presented the scope and
magnitude of that enterprise to convince his hear
ers that hearty cooperation was the only wise Euro
pean policy. He has seen personally the King of
England, the Emperor of Germany, the President Of
France, the King Of Belgium, the Prime Minister Of
Spain. In every instance he has been successful in
his mission. So remarkable has been the success Of
his efforts, indeed to have excited the admiration
Of the international press and public.
The result of such achievement Is already ap-
parent in Worlds Fair vitality born Of the GER
tainty of record-breaklng triumph in 1904. Tmid
students Of the Worlds Fair movement, who have
been fearful that Europe would not adequately rec
ognze the Importance of the Worlds Fair, have had
their fears dispeled They have been taught by the
cable Of President Francis's work in Europe
that the great foreign Governments have fully awak-
ened to the necessity Of making competent exhibits
and Of encouraging the most ample display Of national
products. manufactures and arts. They see that Eu-
rope is now profoundly Interested in the Worlds
Fair. 1t is with the credit Of bringing about these
vastly improved Worlds Fair conditions that Presi-
dent Francis returns to his native land.
The Worlds Fair President has been welcomed
In New York, in Washington and In St Louis with a
heartness and impressiveness testying to national
appreciation Of his services. Mr.. Francis has now
proved anew, and with the utmost distinction, that
no mistake was made when he was placed at the
head of the Worlds Fair movement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

Cuba's Joy over the ratification Of the reciprocity
treaty by the United States Senate is pahetically
premature The treaty must again go to the House
before it becomes accomplished agreement and
there Is assurance that 1t will be satisfactory as
finally ratified Under the most favorable conditions
it will not become operative for a year. What the
shrewd protectioniss IN the Senate have really done
is to the delay for which they have striven
from the beginning leaving the ultimate fate of the
treaty as uncertain ever
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
ryner.. Resignation in Order.

Philadelphia North American.
Fraudulent urfgamblng fave been using the
mails to swnde the public and the Assistant Attorney
General of the Post-Oce Department has failed check
their operations 1t is charged that the opinions and ru
ings prepared by tina: official have been favorable
swndlers and that related to him resigned
place in his office and entered their employ. using
special knowledge to their literature that
would not be ruled out Of the mails As stern warning
to Office holders the Assistant Attorney Generals resgna
ton will be accepted change Of methods will
effected in the once. This will be blow
set-rch-quck concerns, and Mr. Tyners clever young
relative.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

There will be widespread hope that the report
of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission will be
ognized fair and impartial by the parties directly
concerned and that it may establish precedent Of
great value bearing upon the settlement of future
disagreements between labor and capital. The prin-
cipe which dictated the appointment of the COM
mission is sound and effective service should con-
vince both employers and employees Of the wise rea
sonabeness of arbitration. Following this line of
thought, the commissions recommendation for the APP
pointment of permanent board Of conciliation to
hear and adjust any weighty differences that may
arise when the three years term of the present
dict has expired deserves the serious attention Of
miners and mine operators.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

situation will tend to Increase the guarantee of safety
in the near future The speculative spirit mast be
held in check and enterprise forbidden to assume the
form of too venturesome risks undertaken In the
confidence of great prosperity The most recent re-
ports from the money market reveal condition Of
stanch healthfulness This condition is due to eau
ton born Of wise foresight. The maintenance Of
conservatism the controlling factor of the sua-
ton is to be encouraged and insisted upon
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
HEALTHY CONSERVATISM.

In the slow but sound and steady improvement Of
the monetary situation and strengthening of bank
sources there is wholesome assurance that the ap-
prehension which has been felt by some students of
existing conditions in this country is not to materaiize
in the form of financial stringency.
This apprehension based upon the fact Of
great speculative activity in recent years. the volume
of which had been vastly and logically increased by
the further fact of exceptional prosperity and the
conservative element feared the effect of reaction.
The teaching of experience has been that there is
great danger when good times have carried values
hgh--the danger of a recession of the wave which
shall prove disastrous because of unpreparedness in
the commercial and financial world
Happily, however, in the present instance there
seems TO have been at work far-sighted influence
which has seen and taken steps to avert the peril
common to such situations The effective co-opera-
ton of American banks, giving closeness Of touch
and a unanimity of action not attained In earlier
days, has enabled the chiefs of finance to control
affairs to bring to bear at just the right moment
spirit Of caution, which makes itself potent for
safety. The great business concerns Of the United
States also wise in having surrendered to this
ting on the brakes Under the operation Of such
servatsm of temper 1t is possible to discourage
the speculative tendency Of the general public to
extent which minmizes the danger OF reaction. In
this fact is contained satisfying promise that the
crisis predicted as the result Of unusually heavy de-
mands upon the countrys financial resources will
mott be nearly 20 serious AZ was feared.
eonoed teo1xnfian of IT, truth confxolIine fhe
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
GUESTS AT DINNER,

Mr.. and Mrs. Foreman entertained at
dinner last Friday evening. After dinner
Mrs. T. II. Cobbs gave some humorous
recitations and Mrs. Sloan some plantation
songs. A novelty in the way OF fancy
Those present We're: Doctor and Mrs. j. T.
Nj. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. T. II. Cobts
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Parker Miss Parker.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

a stone has been left unturned which could by any
existing force be moved Not corrupt power has
managed to hold which could be dislodged by pres
ent exertions Looking the list Of men elected
office during the thirty months, there are but scat
erng few in minor positions which do not represent
the good government movement
These few nonrepresentatives stand for bad gangs
In certain wards of sufficient strength to hold out for
the time being against the efforts of reform not yet
matured. But that gang rule even in these wards
has been shaken to its depths and loOsened is scarce
to be doubted. However deeply intrenched it can
not withstand repettive, incessant and redoubed eff
forts.
Reform has been a practical reform. 1t has sought
and seeks to make the best of conditions, having done
its utmost in view of its short life, to make those
conditions what they should be- 1t has recognized it's
limitations Opportunities have been limited. In two
years under calendar of elections city govern
undergo complete change of personnel.
From time to time few terms expire. Each time an
office has disgorged unfit incumbent the people at
the polls have put good man ill., Citizens have caught
their chances as time brought them What more can
be said of the quality Of suffrage?
A uniform and continuous purpose, like swell
ing seeking greater outlet and creeping through
every break in its banks, has found its way to
preston at every opening.
The people the source Of reform. They must
be judged by what they have actually done. The
truth is that in thirty months they have accomplished
practically all that the highest sense of civic re-
sponsibilty and the best public morals could effect in
any community under n system OF municipal govern
ment framed like that Of st. Louis. Where in this
record justification for charge OF shame
leSsneSs?
Greater and further opportunities present
themselves. and ct the polls next month the people
will add substantially the proud record of the
deeming movement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
<><>>>>>>>>>>>><
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
TO-DAY IN ST. LOUIS.

q From The Republic. March Is. 61
q s v. Papin & Bro. sold the south
Q west corner Of Fourth and Locust
D streets for g, 80 q front foot.
O The funeral Of Mrs. William Hags-
q mann took place from the family
. residence. No. 1904 Chouteau avenua
Q Emile starkloff. son Of Doctor N
Q H. Starkloff. returned from Balti-
Q more, where he attended school
q George P. Strong addressed Q Muir.
Q ply temperance meeting At the skat-
. ing rink.
. Mrs. Marie B. Holyoke delivered .
Q lecture on temperance at Coriuthian
. Hall. No. $50 Broadway.
. A thief stole a big box Of drugs
. from Francis Zeller OF Carondelet,
. E. G. Orear sold to EcharR BrosL
. lot fronting Is feet on Pine street.
. Immediately west Of McComb ave-
. nue.. for $500.
. Governor Phelps and Doctor J. c.
= Nidelet returned from New Madrid.
. where they were entertained by
. George B. Clarke. former State Au-
q ditor.
. Ex-Mayor Joseph Brown went to
= Washington in the interest of the
. St Paul river improvements.
Charles Smith was missing from
. his home in Carondelet. and his FAM
q lily feared that he had met with foul
q play.
q St. Louis persons whose arrival IN
q Europe was reported were Mrs. n.
. w. Bronson. George A. Bronson,
= Miss Palmer. J. E. Mills, Mrs.. ]. p.
. Fuller. Miss II. vastine, Miss b.
. Morrison and Doctor I. NJ. Vernon.
. A cottage temperance meeting was
. held at the residence of Miss Eliza
Buckley and was conducted by Cap
. tain Richard ONeil
. A little child Of Edward Hansen,
. while drawing bucket from a well
. at the family home. No. 1874 South
. Eighth street. was struck on the
. head by the windlass crank and seri-
. ously hurt
. The knights Of st. Joseph ceIe-
q brated the feast day Of their patron
. saint with services at the Church Of
q the Holy Name Of Jesus, Father
. Gleason officiating. The knights
q marched to the church. The officers
. were ]. A Halle. william Finke, H.
. H. Trannefl. r. J. Bearman. C.
. WEIGH. Jacob Horn. william Ste
. vens, John Dennerlin, Jr.; Jacob
. Hunt. F. Feurst. the Reverend Fa-
. Their McCaffrey. The Knights Of st.
= John served as escorts, the officers
. being Z. Z. Keevii. ]. J. Mullallysen.
. William Derby, Thomas Dunn. T. 8.
. Carroll. Harry Malin. James Nee
. gan, r. H Mooney F. g. Richmonds
. and Thomas Brovu. S
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
MASQUERADE PARTY.

Mrs. Walter Carr Berry of No GAL Wells
avenue. was given a masquerade party on
Saturday evening. at which the ladies ap-
peared in white kimonas and the gentlemen
In overails- Dancing was the feature of the
evening. followed at a late hour by a sup
per- Among those present. were:
Messieurs and Mesdames-
VIM. Parks. Berry
Jas. McCaffery, Mrs. Snyder
VIM. Hawtin, Miss Minnie Mad
Emory English dern Wright
Walter Berry. Mr.. George Madi-
Brets WoodSon coma.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

From my study see in the iamphgh''
Descending the broad hall stair,
Grave Alice and laughing Allegro.
And Edith with golden hair.
A whisper. and then n silence.
Yet l know by their merry eyes
They are plotting and planning together
To take me by surprise.
A sudden rush from tie stairway.
A sudden raid from the hall!
BY three doors left unguardeo,
They enter my castle wall!
They climb up into my turret,
Ger the arms and back Of my chair;
II try to escape they surround me
They seem to be everywhere.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Frances Inez Stickney will give a
musicale on Friday evening Of this week.
The programme will be furnished by some
OF her younger pupils. and will consist
chiefly of ensemble work. The musicale
will be given at Miss Stickney's home. No
1888 Maryland avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
Hence These Tears.

Washington Star.
Life Is full of dsappointnents" said melancholy
philosopher.
yes" answered the optimist: that il due to mans
egotism No matter what gets he is always that
he deserved more"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

Miss Anne Sullivan returned from tn.
South short time ago. and has been Sc
riously Ill with typhoid fever ever since hel
home coming.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
Worlds Fair Rivalry.

Chicago Tribune
Frenchman: re territory zey call Louisiana Pur-
chase was all Fr-r-rench. you remembarer'
German Dots all right It's Aboudt half Cherman
now, und don'd you forgot idP'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
Progress Reported.
washington Star.

Have discovered the perpetrator Of this crime
No. answeredt The detective: but have something
to show for We have placed whole lot Of peo-
pIo sfn6ar susx1cfur a.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

ETWEEN the dark and the daylight,
When the night is beginning to lower.
Comes pause in the days occupations,
That is known as the ChiIdren's Hour.
1 hear In the chamber above me
The patter of little feet
The sound of a door that is opened.
And voices soft and sweet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

Miss Irene Smith Is Ill at her home. in
Westminster place.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

They almost devour me with kisses,
Their arms about me entwine.
Till l think Of the Bishop of Bingen
In his Mouse-Tower on the Rhine.
Do you think. o blue-eyed banditti.
Because you have scaled the wall.
Such an old mustache as am
Is not a match for you all?
I have you fast in my fortress,
And will not let you depart,
But put you down into the dungeon
In the round-tower of my heart.
And there will keep you forever.
Yes. forever and a day,
Till the walls shall crumble to ruin.
And molder in dust away.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
WEBSTER GROVES.

The Misses Aivina and Bertha Schubacl
have returned from a "trip to Chicago.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
CIRCULATION DURING FEBRUARY:

W. 2. Carr. Business Manager Of The St Louis Re-
public being duly swon that the number Of
full and complete copies OF the Daily and Sunday Re
public printed during the month of February. 1906 all In
regular editions. per schedule below:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

The marriage of Miss Fannie I-ederer ana
Doctor r. &. Fl. Gradwohl last night at
Rebmans was strictly a family affair. the
bride was attended by the bridegroom
sister. Miss Carrie Gradwohi. as maid CT
honor. while Jacob Gradwohl served as best
man. Philip Gradwohl. Sam and Harry
Lederer and Jacob Lederer were the ushers,
There was no reception. the ceremony fol-
lowed by a dinner. after which Doctor and
Mrs. Gradwohl took their departure for
short trip. On their return they will go TO
housekeeping at No. 5O0l Fairmount avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

The Spanish-American Club will give rs
monthly reception at the clubrooms, No.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
POEMS WORTH KNOWING.
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
BY HENRY wADswoRTH LoNGFELLow.

in
c.
al n
You'll is
fbratd. Fra Davoow onef
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

1904 Lucas avenue. OF Friday evening
March q.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24
CLAPP-MoNTGoMERY WEDDING.


The marriage OF Miss Irene Montgomery
to Mr.. Martin H Clapp at the home Of the
brides parents. No. 1903 Kings highway.
was quietly celebrated at o'clock last
Wednesday evening. March 10. The Raver-
end Pierce Of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church offlciated. The bride was gowned n
hand-woven batiste. trimmed in point lace
medallions. Miss Margarine Dowser. the
maid of honor. was dressed in white. A
supper was served. after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Clapp departed on their bridal tour.
CHORAL CLUB LECTURES
The Morning Choral Club has issued menu
bership cards for its course of Lenten lee
lures. The first will be given Friday by
Mr.. Ernest R. kroeger. conductor of the
club. the subject being the Comparative
Merits of the French German and Italian
Schools" April and April are the re-
naming dates. when Mrs. Gertrude Foster
Brown will talk on Tristan and Isolde"
and "Parsifal." respectively. Each member
of the choral may bring one guest to the
lectures, which will be given at II o'clock in
the morning at the Odeon Recital Hall
sPIDER-wEB PARTY.
Miss Hazel Scott Of No. 1919 Fountain
avenue entertained friends Friday evening
in honor Of her friend. Miss Ivey Vernon,
with "spider-web party" and an Easter
hunt" Among those present, were:
Misses
1vey Vernon. Inez Scott.
Airline Henry Hazel Scott
Birdie Harris.
Messieurs-
W. Cockrell, J. Carlin
i. Rafferty,. O. Myers
vi r. Bradford. r. Henry.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-24

And said W. B. Carr further says that the numoer
OF copies reported unsod during the month
OF February SIS per cent
W. B. CARR
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th day OF
February. 1908
J. F. PARISH.
Notary Public, City Of St Louis. No.
Ny term expires April Is 1905.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
VETERANS REPORT
OVER $500 PLEDGED TO TAKE
CARE OF TIE VISITORS.

The amount subscribed thus far 10
entertain the Confederate Veterans is
$3.50, as reported Mt last nights meet
ing OF the camp. but II is hoped TO get
much more, as much more will be
required 20 properly care for the visi.
tors. Mr.. b. II. Scott IL chairman OF
the committee and the subscriptions
are expected 20 DO greatly increased
within the next few days.
Mr.. Joe Ullmnn reported last night
that he had written to Memphis in re-
gard 20 borrowing about 600 cots from
the camp there for use here in case
the weather IL such that the guests
can sleep at the fair grounds. and ex-
poets to hear from them soon.
Mr.. W. J. Whitehead, the restauran,
man. will be contracted with &c
furnish the food for the occasion. The
music committee was instructed &c
make suitable contracts with bands for
tho music.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
STARTS MONDAY.
WORK ON THE PAVED STREETS
WILL BEGIN ON THAT DAY

City Engineer Washington has noti'
fed Contractor f. o. Terrell to begin
work on the paved streets and work
will be started between Broadway and
jefferson. The street is first torn mp,
excavsted TO quite depth and sll
pipes are replaced with new ones be-
fore the concrete, sand, and brick are
laid. This preliminary work of excs.
waiting and replacing pipes will re-
quire about two weeks.
Information has been received from
Atiinta, Ga. that the first shipment
OF curbing will be made today, and il
It is, 1t will arrive here in good time.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
FUNERAL TODAY
MRS. CHAS. HALL WAS ONE OF
PADUCAH's. MOST Iowa.
BILE LADIES.

The funeral of Mrs. Charles r.
Hail, who died at 3 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon of pneumoui, took place
this afternoon at O'Clock, from the
family residence at Fifth and Harri-
son streets, conducted by Rev, T. J.
Newell, Of the Broadway Methodist
church. assisted by Rev. W. II. Pin
terton of the First Christian church.
The pail bearers were: Messrs. A. s.
Dabnoy, r. J. Settle, Charles @. q.
Leigh, William Hubbard, l.. b. Hicks
and Lloyd W. Boswell
Mrs. Hall was 80 years of age, and
was born in this county. She was a
daughter Of the late Elisha Overstreet,
one of the most prominent citizens OF
the county. Besides her husband,
who is a well known tobaconist and
has recently purchased the grocery es-
Enlistment of J. E. Potter, she left a
mother, several brothers and sisters in
the county. sister, Mrs. Thomas
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
MAIL SERVICE,

Any person desiring TO submit q
proposal for the performance Of screen
wagon service at this city for the con-
tract term OF four years beginning
Jlly l., 1904, and ending June 80, can
obtain from the postmaster upon ap.
plicatiou n copy of the advertisement
aud blank form for proposal Pro.
posals considered must be delivered a,
the Office Of the second assistant post
master general, postofiice department,
washington,D. O., by p. m, Deoem-
Der 1. 1908.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
INKS. NATION
GIVES PROPERTY TO FOUND
HOME FOR DRUNKAkDS
WIVES.

New York. Sept. 23.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation. who arrived in New York
Sunday, went to the office of lawyer
William Klein at the New York
Life building this afternoon, and in
the presence OF number of newspaper
reporters, who had responded TO a
press agent tip. 81 ,ned deed convey
ing a house and lot in Kansas City,
Kans., to the associated charities of
that city. The place will be main
tanned as the Carrie Nation home for
drunKards' wives. The champion
saloon smasher said abe owned another
place in Topeka, which she would
soon give away for q similar purpose.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1903-09-23
81 YEARS A DYSPEPTIC.

Il. II. Foster. 3lS South I'd st.
Salt Lake City, writes; II have been
bothered with dyspepsia or indigestion
for 81 years; tried many doctors with
out relief; recently | got bottle OF
Herbine One bottle cured me, | am
now rspering Off on the second. have
recommended it to my friends; it is
curing them, to" 500 at Dubois,
Kolb and Co.