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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
EIGHT INJURED IN A WRECK.
Passenger Train Crashed Into
Freight Near Bloomington.

Bloomington, ILL.,, March H-Traffic on
the Peoria and Eastern branch OF the Big
-Four was blocked last night by a costly coli
lision between an eastbound passenger train
and a westbound freight. The latter was
on a side track at fremont, but the switch
had been left open and the passenger
crashed into the freight while going at
high rate OF speed.
Both engines were demolished and much
other damage caused to equipment Eight
persons were injured. none fatally. The four
most badly hurt were: Jarvis. conductor,
Indianapolis; Miss Forney Russell, Tre-
mont; John Koch. fremont, and John H.
Issenmeyer Peoria
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
PRESIDENT NAMES WHITE MAN.
One Negro Candidate Turned Down
in North Carolina.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


Washington. March 2.-The President to-
day announced the appointment Of 3. T..
Person to be Postmaster at Wilson, N c.,
white man and Wick is a negro
The case attracted considerable attention
some time ago. because 1t was one OF sew
whether the President would follow the line
OF his early professions or desire to please
the white people Of the South, or would ap-
point the negro applicant
In the present case the white man got the
onfce. but the appointment is accompanied
by long statement. which might be con-
strued as an apology to the negroes for the
failure OF Wick, It being set forth In the
statement that Wick is removed. not be-
cause OF his color, but because ii is alleged
he had been traitor to his party, had not
supported the Republican ticket and conse-
recognition.
Vick's friends claimed that this charge
could not be substantiated but 1t has been,
and on that account he loses
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Prominent Speakers to Make Ad-
dresses at Formal Opening of
Campaign Tomorrow.
ALL CANDIDATES WILL ATTEND.
George J. Tansey Chosen Chair
man and Many Leading Citi-
zens Invited to Act as
Vice Presidents.

The Democratic city campaign will oper
tomorrow night with large meeting at tn.
Odeon. Grand and Ffnney avenues 1t Is ex.
pected to be one Of the largest politica
gatherings held in ST. Louis in many years
George ]. Tansey has been selected az
presiding officer and the following have
been invited to address the meeting: Mayor
Rolla Wells Prosecuting Attorney Charles
p. Williams. Breckenridge Jones, Isaac w,
Morton and Horauo N. Davis Addresses
are also expected to be made by former
Governor Francis. Harry B. Hawes and
others who may be called upon by Mr..
Tansey.
From the interest displayed in the meet
ing by the Democrats and citizens Of the
various wards. It is evident that the Odeon 8
capacity will be tested Besides these speak
ers the candidates for the Council and House
of Delegates will occupy seats on the stage.
band VIII furnish music for the occa-
sion. Large delegations from each of the
twenty-eight wards will attend and many
OF the delegations from the wards near the
Odeon will march to the building.
DRUM CORPS AS ESCORT.
The Jefferson Club Fife and Drum Corps
will escort a delegation of members of the
Jefferson isf ,, Cub, which which will form in line at
street, at o'clock and march to the Odeon.
The Democratic nominees for the City
Council and the Democratic members Of the
council Will be grouped In body on the
stage. the nominees to occupy seats In front
of the incumbents. The purpose is to give
the public an opportunity of seeing the
class of men the Democratic party has
placed before the voters that they may Sc
iect them as their representatives in the
upper house OF the Municipal Assembly
during the Worlds Fair period.
The Democrats are prepared for an en-
thusiastic campaign, and the leaders feel
hopeful of success for the entire ticket.
The party is well organized and the excel
lent harmony which prevails is an indica-
ton of the result on election day.
In each of the twenty-eight wards the
Democrats are at work for the ticket, and
following the big gathering at the Odeou
ward meetings will be held every night un-
til the day before election.
VICE PRESIDENTS OF MEETING.
The following gentlemen have been &C.
lected as vice presidents Of the meeting:
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
CITY ITEMS.
BOY DICE PLAYERS ARRAIGNED.
Out OF Thirty-Seven Judge Tracy
Fines ONLY One

Thirty-seven boys appeared before Judge
Tracy yesterday morning in the First Dis
tflct Police Court They were charged with
shooting craps.
John Fort was the only one of the thirty
seven who was held. Judge Tracy was in
formed that Fort had been to the Reforma-
tory, and he fined him $50.
The boys were arrested on the night of
March ! In poolroom conducted by Rob-
Clinton streets. The police charged that a
craps game. which they said was under the
direction OF Gas Lucks. was In progress
when the raid was made When Il came to
proving specifically the cases against the
defendants yesterday the city's witnesses
were not present.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
HUSBAND GUILTY OF A FELONY.
Alice BrOyers Gets Divorce and
Maiden Name Is Restored.

Alice Broyers obtained q divorce In Divis-
ion No. l of the Circuit Court yesterday
from Arthur A. Broyers. and her maiden
name, Byrd, was restored
She charged that her husband was con-
vtcted and sent to the Penitentiary on n
charge of attempting robbery. They were
married September 19. 1901 and lived to-
gether until October 20 following. He was
convicted January 13, 1902.
Broyers boarded with her parents before
the marriage. The marriage, it was stated.
was the result of some one suggesting at
an evening gathering that they get mar
ried,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
WARRANT is REFUSED GARCIA.
Cuban Generals Nephew Would
Prosecute HOdgsOn.

Fe.tI Chso Garcia, who claims to be a
nephew of General Garcia, the Cuban lead
ing against Joseph Hodgson. Jr. travelling
export agent Of the Mobile and Ohio Rail-
road, with offices at No. 100 North Seventh
street. Garcia charged that Hodgson as
saulted him.
Garcia is general agent in Cuba of the
Mobile and Ohio. His headquarters are at
Havana. He came to st. Louis a few days
EGG on business. According to statements
,..aoe 70 Aes-r:r = -i~s- y 6 Al, ,Tne,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Dynamite Injuries Seven.

REPU BIIIC SFEIIAl~
St. Joseph. Mo-. March 24-Seven men
were badly injured by the explosion OF
seven sticks of dynamite in the quarry Of
Farmer & Dunn this afternoon. The eE-
gine-room was demolished and the plant In
a total wreck. Careessnezs in thawing the
explosive by a stove caused the accident.
The injured: John Humphrey. Joe Smith.
Thomas Smith. t. Riley Hamms Lee Hamm,
Nick Hamm, Abner Hart. Humphrey will
probably die.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Bridge Burned Near Marion.

Marion, Ill. March A.-Ffre destroyed
five spans Of Pond Creek bridge. eight
miles north Of this city last night. Trains
between Marion and Benton will 20 over
the Illinois Central via Duquoin and Car
bondale until a crossing is made over the
creek. The cause of the fire is unknown.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Watch Repairing and Cleaning.
Always reliable when done by
MERMOD & JACCARDs,
Broadway and Locust.
SWITCHMAN HURT IN WRECK.
William Gresson, Injured by De-
railing Of Cattle Train.

A cattle train was derailed yesterday
morning while being switched in the Brook
lyn yards. William Gresson. switchman.
was thrown from a car. being badly bruised
about the head and shoulders.
1t was dark when the accident occurred.
The train consisting of seven cars, left
the rails as II was crossing a switch. Sew
eral head Of cattle were killed. The wreck
age was cleared away. causing but little
DELAY TO traffic.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Two Expert Opticians,

DR.. Bond and DR.. Montgomery, are in
charge OF our optical department. and will
test your eyes and advise you free of charge
II glasses are needed. proper fit is guar
anteed. Steel frames. 81 and up: gold, S
and up. MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25

The lecture the proposed improvements at
Washington. ID. e. viii be gwen by J. Lawrence
Mauran at the Y. NJ. c. a. Hall to-nlgnt at s
o'clock. IL has proven one of tine most enter
tanning Lectures of the season. and Il is by spe-
cial request that Mr Mauran repeats this lee
ture under the auspices OF the Sanitary Com
mittee Of the Civic Improvement League.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Anti.Ferment
Attacks Never Return,

Sleep all niRht on one pillows
eat freely: breathe naturally
using smokes. sprayB or ~.
or changing climate. Entire
old enemy; blood enricheds
z; health restored. Over 81, o01
FREE. containing reports Of
ucurable" cases that We have
. P. HAROLD HAYES,
Buffalo. N. 7.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
street CIe.ner i. Injured.

James Brennan, q street cleaner. wa. taken
TO TO- the CITY Hospital yesterday afternoon suffer
his duties spring wsgon. which was being
rapidly driven past the intersection Of Compton
and Chouteau avenues, knocked him down, one
OF the wheels passing over his right leg Bren
street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Attendance Breaks Record.

Carbondale. H., March PA new mark
was reached to-day In the enrolment for
the eighth term OF the Southern Illinois
state Normal University. The attendance
Tar exceeds that of any previous term in
the history Of the institution
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
VIII Give n Minstrel show.

The minstrel show. which TO be given by
the Maplewood Improvement Association next
Monday evening March 81 at Benton Hall, Will
take place on that date at Muth's Hall, Sarah
street and Chouteau avenue, Benton Hall hav-
ing been destroyed By fire.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Fatal Fan From Hay Loft.

Michael Smith, a laborer, living n, No xssf
kenneriy avenue. died at the City Hospital yes
tained several days ago in the rear Of bis horns
by falling from hay loft
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
Easter Cards &c

Easter Cards &c to S5.
An unequaled assortment of new, beauti-
full and original designs.
MERMOD & JACCARDS,
Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25

Georgetown. Tex, March A.-The resi-
dence OF w, II. Hodges was burned last
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-03-25
ASTHMA

al All Times without
liefs'' Of any kind,
freedom from the
nerves strengthened
patients. BOOK 81
many pronounced 81
CURED TO stay cured
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
PRAISE FOR CUBA.
Island 10 Prosperous and the Govern
ment Successful,

The Denver Republican prints an in
teresting interview with James w.
Fairview. Californian who has spent
the last two years in Cuba, where he
owns several sugar plantations. Mr.,
Fairview said:
If Cuba is ever annexed to the
United States. and / think the island
VIII be in the course of few years,
1t Will not be due to the failure of the
Cuban government. but because Amer
leans control the island.
In the matter of self-government
the Cubans have made a great success,
likewise from the standpoint of finan-
ces. In matters sanitary. they are all
right-in fact they have made sue
cess Of every form of government,
continued the speaker Considering the
conditions at the outbreak of the
Spanish War-nothing short of slav-
ery-they have made greater strides
since than many southern states did
in the twenty years after the Civil
War, and in saying that l do not cast
any reflections on our southern states.
To-day the Cubans are freer from
poverty and squalor than are many
sections of the South. and as for the
race question. why. 1t Is comparative
ly unknown. The Spaniards and Gu
bans mingle as though they were Of one
flesh and blood.
But with all this progress. the con-
troll of the island Is now practically in
the hands of the Americans. The steam
railroads. the electric Hines, the tobac-
co and sugar plantations. the fruit
farms-are all owned by Americans.
Many Of the latter are also establish
ing great stock farms and cattle ranges
for which a considerable portion Of the
island is peculiarly adapted. 1t is only
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Mountain Of Alum In China.

In China. about twelve miles from
the village of Lion-Chek. there is a
mountain of alum, which, in addition
to being a natural curiosity. is source
of wealth for the inhabitants of the
country. who dig from 1t yearly tons
OF alum. The mountain is not less
than ten miles in circumference at its
base and has a height of nearly 1000
feet. The alum is obtained by quar-
rying large blocks of stone. which are
first heated In great furnaces and then
in watts filled with boiling water. The
alum crystallizes and forms a layer
about ST.: inches in thickness. This
layer is subsequently broken up into
blocks Weighing about ten pounds
each.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Mining at Home and Abroad.

1t is a noteworthy fact that the oc-
cupation of mining, which is attended
with SO considerable hazard in the
United States as to make the lives of
miners almost non-insurable. is in
England not considered such a serious
risk. Miners are longer lived than
many other indoor or factory workers
This Is not the case in France, Ger
many or Sweden. The difference Is at
tributed to more scientific mining and
sanitary regulations prevailing in the
British mines.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Dam a77sS
THE smaNW
tie hakkA

Continuing, he says: "I did not
know the cause of the trouble. but
/ am led to believe now that 1t was
first brought about BY Jumping in and
out Of the wagon and in some way I
may have strained my back.
'I was constantly growing worse" he
continues, land became very much
alarmed about my condition. I knew
that something had to be done or serious
results were sure to follow. went to
. specialist here in Sherman. and under
went a rigid examination"
Then he relates how the doctor told
him that 1t was a serious case. but that
ho could cure him for dfty dollars.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
BY Proxy.

BY Proxy.
Ascum-You look wretched this
morning, old man. What's the matter?
Nupop-Lung trouble.
Ascum-Gracious! What's the mat
ter with your lungs?
Nupop-Nothing; but the baby was
exercising his all night.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
ono Of satan's Chief Aids.

\ Dear, dear. dear!" said Dante. as
u viewed the scenes in the internal
\gions; lit seems to me you have en-
'larged your establishment consider.
ably since was here before!"
We have said his Satanic males.
ty. I'VE got along very comfortably
until they invented the telephone and
then found it necessary to build an
annex"
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Wanted Too Much.

Don't you know" said the tall man
at the free lunch counter. I'D be sat
isfied with the world II could find q
pearl in this oyster soup"
Some people want SO much" sighed
the little man. I'D be satisfied II I
could find an Observation-Disclosures
Record.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Lots wife.

Smarte-You see me queer the pro.
fessor. I'll make him own up there's
one thing at least he doesn't know.
please tell me. Mr.. Wyse. who was
Gains wife?
Pr0fessor-Cain's wife, Mr.. Smarte.
was adams OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

ORTHY Of q high
er recommendation
than I can find
words to express"
This Is what Mr..
]. H. Plangrnan (of
Sherman, T e Ky
says Of Doan's
Kidney Pills. He
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
|HUfl0R|
|OF THE DAN1
No Use In Aavino Nelohbor.. !.

at is not uncommon" said the city
:ousin, "for people who live in the city
!, 70 know nothing of their next-doo,
1leighbors."
For the lands sake!" exclaimed the
visiting relative from Pumpkinville.
what's the use Nv havin' neighbors
If yew can't git acquainted an borrow
things an talk about 'em, I'd like ter
xnow?"-Chicago News.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

question OF time before the island
will become part of the United
States. and the sooner it happens the
better"
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

eo" p" - AAS "
as far as the knee"
This IL precisely
what kidney trou-.
BILE will do with the
body.
1t does not al
ways show itself
at first. but ap-
pears Just in this
way, when some
unusual movement
or action brings
sharp pains and
exhaustive aches.
telling Of sick KID
neys.
30 Mr.. Plang-
hora this ont.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

However. necessity knows no law and
Mr.. Plangman paid half down and took
the treatment and followed 1t faithful
ly for four weeks.
Naturally, he thought that he would
soon be rid Of the trouble. but In spite
Of the doctoring he goes on to add, II
was in such misery that 1t was almost
impossible for me to do my work"
cit was at this juncture that Doan's
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Too Many In the "Raise.

Too Many In the "Raiss."
The sons of Adam were engaged in =
warm game Of poker. Suddenly Abel
discovered he held 4 wonderful hand.
This is great" he chuckled. Now.
I'll raise Cain"
But before he could do so. Adam
came in with switch aud raised the
dust
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

tells his experience In the following
words: He says. Sometime in Septem-
ber I was taken with dull aching pain
across the small of my back, directly
over the kidneys. paid small attention
to this at first. thinking 1t would pass
OF. But instead OF getting better 1t
became worse and In a short time the
pain centered through my left hip and
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Height and Depth.

height and Depth.
The deepest depression in the earth
ascertained by sounding is five and
fourth miles: the greatest height. the
peak of Mount Everest, five and three
fourths miles.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07
Tho wise Lover.

Johnny" said the young man to the
small boy, has your sister read the
novel, Sweet Pauline'?"
Amt seen 1t in the house." answer.
ed the boy.
Good" muttered the young man.
with \ sigh Of relief. I'D hate to use
the love speeches in that and have
them recognized"
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

The Jester-1've had quarrel with
my wife.
Clown-Have you? What's passed
between you?
The Jester-H'm! The clock, Eve
plates and q couple of fatirons.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

Kidney Pills came
TO my notice and l
procured some from
the drug store of c.
f. Craycroft. 1
used these pills
according to direc-
tions and to my
surprise I was con-
siderably relieved
on the second day
and in q short time
completely cured"
This IL the uni
versal experience Of
those who have
been sufferers from
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

Marriage Is the kind es Of J! lotteSy whsre s,,,
most Of them are BOBBY prizes
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

s-o.. n....r.. ..Bullh..s.. .-e.n, e,s.,.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

When Answering Advertisement
Kindly Mention This Paper.
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

W. N. U.-DENvER.-NO. $50:
The Meeker herald., 1903-11-07

v.sriss =. [ ns.siss sS,;e :! "a ~.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
His Own Grandfather.

Beppo Bruzoni, a Neapolitan sailor,
is a living proof of the fact that a man
can be his own grandfather.
Il married." he said. "a widow, and
she had by her first husband a hand
some girl named SiIvietta, with whom
my father fell in love and who became
his second wife. Thus my father be-
came my son-in-law and my stepdaugh-
ter BECAME my mother, since she had
married my father. Soon afterward my
wife gave birth TO a son, who became
my fathers stepbrother and at the same
time my uncle. since he was my step
mothers brother.
But that was not all. for in due time
my fathers wife also gave birth to :
boy, who was my brother and also my
stepson. since he was the son of my
daughter. Ny wife was also my grand
mother. for she was the mother Of my
mother, and thus I was my wife's hus-
band and at the same time her grand
son. Finally, as the husband of a per
sons grandmother is naturally that per
sons grandfather, am my own grand
father"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Test for Children.

Hand q person two objects which are
of exactly the same weight, but of diff
ferent dimensions, and the chances are
ninety to one that he will pronounce
the smaller to be the heavier of the
two. The reason evidently is because it
is natural, though erroneous, to suppose
that the more compact a body is the
more heavy it is bound to be.
DR.. Demoor, a well-known Belgian
physician, recently tested several chill
dren on this point. He gave them two
black bottles. each containing similar
quantity of heavy powder and one of
which was much larger than the other.
and of the $50 children whom he exam
ined 80 said promptly that the smaller
bottle was the heavier Only ten an
swered correctly, and DR.. Demoor soon
found out that they were idiots
Prof E. Mararede applied the same
test to class of backward children in
Geneva and discovered that it was an
admirable method for discovering the
exact amount of intelligence possessed
by each child. Four of his pupils in
vaTiably picked out the bottle which
was really the heavier, and these four
were the dullest and In all other re,
spects the most unpromising in his en-
tire class
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Modern Sun WOrsliperS.

In Europe several persons now sedu-
lousy pay homage TO the sun, and in
learned journal, entitled 'L'EcoIe Nou-
velIe," one of them maintains that tho
sun should be especially honored at
Christmas.
Christmas should be regarded as
festival aor. sthe. benehtAof shunanlty,"
he says In this way we can once more
become united with the Aryans, our an
cestors, who worshiped fire and who
celebrated the birth of the divine con-
steIlation, who is the father Of light, Of
heat, and of life
He then suggests that the following
prayer be said daily:
20 thou. who causest lies 10 vanish.
who drivest away the evil influence OF
prodigies of malignant predictions, OF
dreams and OF wicked apparitions; o
thou. who bringest TO naught the plots
OF the wicked. to thee We pray, Lord
Sun. since thou art the light of the
world"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Monkeys View of Man

A NATURALIST who has travelled in
on the monkeys OF mans appearance
is most interesting The expression of
their emotions is certainly almost hui
man as they sit and stare at him,
coughing and snarling with anger and
contempt, drawing back their heads and
throwing the hand before the face with
a gesture of adherence and other
movements indicative of shocked and
outraged feelings. But predominant is
the expression of absolute horror. which
coming from those We consider our still
degraded cousins. is TO our superiority
very aggraYating.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
The Smallest Watch.

There lives in Cincinnati the proud
possessOr OF the smallest watch In the
world. 1t measures less than one-Quar-
ter Of an inch in diameter, and the face
is about the size of the head of large
tack or nail. The case Is made through
out of gold. The face is covered. the
case being opened by pressing the stem
as Is ordinarily done. The length Of
both hands, IL placed end to end. would
not be more than fve-twenty- fourths
Of an inch. The second hand is one
sixteenth of an inch IN length. The nu-
nerals are in Arabic and are engraved
in red, to be more easily discernible
The works and hands are made of the
finest tempered steel, and the works are
set throughout in diamond chips
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
His Remedy.

Recently a hOtelkeeper of Nyitria, in
Hungary, was informed by his guests
that it was impossible for them to sleep
on account of the concerts which we're
kept up in the lower part of the build
ing until a very late hour, and that they
would be much Obliged to him # he
would provide them with some remedy
A few days later every guest found in
his bedroom small package containing
a night cap, some cotton waddIng. and a
printed notice, which read as follows:
IF the musicians make too much noise
all you have to do is to stuff your ears
with the cotton and draw the night cap
down over your face, for then you will
fall asleep very quickly"