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

Mrs. I. W. Oycrbeck departed Mun!sy Tor IA
visit with relatives at Denver.
Miss Minnie Mcclure and Miss Erin Bell have
returned TO 8. LruiS They were guests OF Mr.
and Mra. ~. Il. Raymond.
\ dancing party was given At Leclaire A.
$. n,hly Hall last night in Emplm-nt to Miss
Lake II cntvsg. aid Mis- 3viik Of minneapolis.
Who arr guests ii the Misses llutrO Ig4s.
Major and Ms. W. l.. P.ikgtt ana Mrs. John
k-Il+- ~-r- Gr-"nyila Visitors tuis week.
Mr. Fanny Wirtuu ~ II. l-tli was a su"si
this week OF Mis- frances &. hsIds. They
we schoo'mG'cs Al 30 est TarN University.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-25

Hon. James r. Kenney Of Pennsylvania. Chairman Of the
on Distribution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
BUILDING A BRIDGE NEAR KAIcHEN.

BUILDING A BRIDGE NEAR KAICHEN.
 workings of Russian diplomacy in Pe~ king can help coming to the conclusion that the sum and substance of Russia's ambition is: we must get Manchuria, honestly if we can, but get it we must" This is perfectly understood by the em- issaries of Russia in China, and they re- gard 1t as an imperial mandate per- petually in force. Troubles in the near east may for time compel Russia to pursue the achievement of this ambi- tion in a less ostentatious fashion than has recently characterized her action, but pursued it will be relentlessly, un- waveringly, in season and out of season.
 There are manifest signs of a recru- descence of the Boxer trouble in the northern provinces No power would welcome this more than Russia. Indeed, it is asserted in quarters usually relia- ble that she is actually fostering the outbreak. Russia unquestionably will be the greatest gainer by any fresh organized attack upon foreigners. It would materially strengthen her hold upon her pet province, and give her ample excuses for the maintenance of large force there to keep order. There is every evidence that Russia is increas- ing the strength of her fleet in Chinese waters. This has only one object in view, viz, the widening of the area of her control up to the confines of Corea.,
 What is to be the outcome of 1t all as far as the other nations are con cerned? China, of course, is absolutely incapable of resisting Russian aggres- sion. You might as we'll ask a Swiss local authority to prevent an Alpine avalanche. Indeed, there are numbers of Chinese officials only too ready to be bribed into acquiescence in Russian projects. There was distinct agree ment between the late Ii Hung Chang and the Russian embassy that in consid- eration for protection from the vio- 1ence of his enemies at court, he would do his utmost to favor the extension of Russian control in Manchuria Chinese officials are always ready to put purse before patriotism, and the extent of their opposition can always be regulated by the Russo Chinese bank, which, as Lord Salisbury once truthfully remarked, is sttantamount to the Russian govern ment." Japan is ever on the watch for an opportunity to protest. Will she carry her protestations to the point of war? There is every indication that she will. If there is one national cry in Japan more popular than another, it Is resistance to the Muscovite control of Manchuria. The Japanese, according to latest advices, have actually resus- citated society with this end in view. When Russia bound herself to evacuate the eastern provinces this society was disbanded and the fact that 1t has been reorganized points eloquently to the feeling in Japan on the subject.
 ALFRED EDMONDs.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
WHAT "WHIRLERso ARE.
DeaAer I'm Haberdashery Gets Infor. mation from One Who Knows
 All About Them.

Frederick Ward Putnam, of Harvard university. who has recently been made 8 corresponding member of the fa- nous Swedish academy of literature, history and archaeology, asked a group of students the other day if they knew what "whirlers'' were. The stu dents eaid they did not tyrelates the New York Tribune.
 linen I'N tell you," said Prof Put nam. There was once dealer in haberdashery to whom a teamster once came and said: T want to get a pair of whirlers, sir r-
 "'Whirlers?' said the haberdasher. What on earth whirlers?'
 "Why, stockings with the feet cut out, the teamster answered.
 "'Oh,' said the haberdasher. Well, I haven't any whirlers, but I've got some very excellent stockings. Sup pose show you some?'
 "'AH right" the teamster said.
 'So the haberda sher exhibited the best stockings he had in his shop, ana the other selected fine pair, saying:
 suppose you don't mind making whirlers out of them for me?'
 Not at all,' retorted the other, and with a pair of shears he cut the feet off the stockings. ..
 "'Now,' said the teamster, show much are they?
 Fifty cents, the same as before, of course.'
 "'Fifty cents? Why, I never paid more than ten cents anywhere said the teamster, and he smiled meaningly and made as if to depart. Hold on!' the ha berdasher cried. Don't leave me in the lurch like this The price of these stockings is 50 | cents.'
 They're whirlers, not stockings, | now,' the other said. "'Well, take them, then. You've done me. Take your whirlers,' said the hab- erdasher.
 "And since that time," Prof. Putnam 1 concluded, "whirlers has been the name for stockings without feet.'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Millinery Sale.
10 dog Sailors at 25c, from 4sc.

10 dog Sailors at 25c, from 49c.
 Assorted colors, ready to wear Hats at 9Sc to $1.49. Trimmed Hats in all colors at $1.98, from $2.98. Chiffon Hats in all co1ors at one-half t.-s price.
 Children's untrimmed shapes at 25c, from 49c. All colors Flowers, Chiffons at half price.
 Bear in mind that our Hats are this seasons styles, made of the best ma terial and latest designs; not two alike, where some of our competitors are buying ready made hats all alike and made of cheap materials and charging you more than you have to pay for 8 good hat. We manufacture all our hats personally and none of our com petitors can give you such bargains as you can get at Freedman's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

made 13 starts without winning a race, finishing second four times, third twice, and being unplaced seven times. The only start of The Picket as three-year-old was in the M. Lewis Clark stakes, when he fin ished third to Savable and Bernays.
 Although second in value to the fu- turity race for two-year-old which is run annunlly at the Sheepshead Bay track in New York, the American derby is in reality the premier turf event in America. It draws greater crowds by many thousands than ever have been seen on New York race track, and in spectacular features of crowd and grounds at the time of the race none of the big metropolitan fea- lures is to be compared with it. The attendance at the Grand Prix at Paris recently was said to be close to 2oo,O ,Ooo. This race, however, is run on Sunday, so that the comparisons are hardly fair in the matter of public interest in tn race. England is the great race loving nation. It's Epson derby is the great est race of the world, and in many par ticulars the most spectacular. Aus tralia, for it's popula tion, is the great est thoroughbred racing province in the world. Crowds of 15o,00O turn out to see the Melbourne cup, which is con- tested on magnificently equipped grounds, and under the auspices of g. jockey club composed of wealthy men of social and political importance. The American derby seems to be keeping pace with the growth of interest in racing in this country, although it is the one race which draws patronage largely from class which seldom pays attention to any other race of the year. F,
 Jockey Arthur Helgesen, who rode The Pickett to victory, is but IT years old, and has been riding about two years. He is model young man, as he neither smokes, drinks or keeps late hours. ~ For the first time in it's history the | Brooklyn suburban handicap was won by three-year-old, when the game Africander, giving weight to most of the field, captured the event. Fuller, the New Orleans jockey, piloted the | colt to victory.
 | Lou Dillon, owned by c. K. Billings, recently made a new worlds record to wagon for the mile, of 2: o61, break ing the record of 2:o7, held by Lucille.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
NOTES OF THE MODES.
x.4sxht Materials for Loose Summer Coats-New Designs for
 Flower Hats, Etc.

Materials and ia brics of all kinds are used for the loose coats that are so fashionable this season. Pongees and shantungs are favorite materials, as they shed dust easily and are of such light weight that they may be worn over the airiest and most elaborate summer gowns without crushing them. There is nothing cooler than pongee, and for this reason alone it is the best choice for travelling garments. A handsome coat seen in one of the shops was made of natural shantung cut aft CT a kimona model and edged all around with two rows of narrow red galloon. There was double cape col lar edged with the galloon, and the front of the coat was faced inside with wide antique lace, says the New York Post.
 Next in coo1ness comes linen, and coats in the various weaves of this material will probably be wornin pref erence to all others with wash gowns Some of them are hand embroidered; others trimmed with heavy lace, and few with linen fringe. One, of fine, thin linen is entirely covered with lace, so that the linen is hardly more than a lining. .- ~. .>,.....
 Cloth, voile, etamine, taffeta, and touislnes appear in coats. Black taf- feta IS no longer ultra fashionable, but it continues to be popular with few persons. A very handsome taffeta coat IS made with accordion plaits to the waist, where it is met with a broad folded girdle. There is short pos tiHlon, also accordion plaited. The beauty of this coat lies in the yoke, which is round and fairly deep. Three rows of corded shirring at intervals of few inches form the yoke, and there Is little collar of inlaid lace in Per sian colors deep cuff of the same lace finishes the ample sleeve
 Automobile coats come in specially prepared pongee, with an applied lin- ing of rubber. They are very light and soft. Most of these coats are long, the idea being to protect the gown from dust as we'll as to give necessary warmth, for country autom obiling is rather trying to good clothes. A natural pongee coat of this description has wide cape collar and deep cuffs trimmed with narrow bands of brown velvet.
 The fashion of covering the crown of hat with flowers is increasing. A large, round hat has a brim of satin straw in an attractive shade of violet The crown of the hat is of maline in the l exact shade of the straw, and this is quite covered with natural looking or ch1ds. chou of the maline is intro duced under the brim near the back. A similar hat is of dark tan straw. the brim faced underneath with black velvet, always becoming device. The crown islmade of gardenias set very closely together and edged around with small leaves of a vivid shade of green. In the back, to rest on the hair, are two white taffeta bows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
RUSSIA IN MANCHUR|A
Do the Governments Intentions
 Belle Its Actions in China?
AM Evidence Points to a Permanent Occupancy of the Country It Now Controls What WiII
 the End Bes s

Is Russia to be believed? The situa- tion in the far east depends altogether upon the veracity of the government of the czar. Judging from the unblushing nendacity which has characterized the statements made from time to time by successive representatives of Russia in Picking as to the pol icy to be pursued by that country in Manchuria, there is justification for the conclusion that the assurances recently given that that province will be evacuated are not to be relied upon. An occupation of forts one day, an evacuation the next, and reoccupation on the third, which is automatically ex plained as being only of a 'stemporary" character, is hardly the sort of policy which conforms to the stiplations ex- pressly laid down in the agreement be- tween Russia and the other powers on the subject
 It may satisfy for time the credulity ofsome but it cannot deceive all the pow CTS who have accepted Russia's pledge that not only shall the principle of the "open door" be maintained, but that tshe shall clear out of the province s'bag and
 
 baggage"
 One of the most fragrant violations of treaties solemnly entered into which Russia is now committing is the collec- ton of Chinese revenue at the open port of Niu-chwang. This she contin- ues to do in defiance of a clear and un- mistakable promise made by Count Mu- ravieff, in a dispatch to the American ambassador on December 30, 1889 In the course of that document the Russian minister said: "The settlement of the question of customs duties belongs to China herself, and the imperial govern ment has no intention whatever of claiming any privileges for it's own sub jects to the exclusion of other foreign ers." To reconcile her present action with that distinct pledge will, we imag- inc, be a task which the most adroit juggler in the Russian foreign office will find extremely difficult.
 No one who has watched on the spot for any length of time the tortuous
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Electrical Progress in Italy.

Americans must not think that they are in all departments at the head of electrical progress. To say nothing of Marconi's achievements, Italyis far in advance of the United States in the electrical traction, in place of steam, upon long sections of important rail way lines. The line of the Adriatic company, between Lecco, on Lake Como, and Sondrio, CT miles in length, is operated by electricity; and passen- ger trains traverse it at the rate of more than 40 miles an hour. A diff ferent system is in use on the line of the Mediterranean company, from Milan to Porto Ceresio, on Lake Lugaoo, 45 miles, where g. speed of 50 miles an hour is attained by trains consisting of a motor car and three passenger carriages.-Electricity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
THE WIPES sTRATAGEM.
How a Diplomatic Woman Finished
 a Row She Had Been Having with Her Husband.

The other evening, as a muscular per- son was passing house, a lady who stood at the gate called out to him: "sir, I appeal to you for protection!"
 What's the matter?" he asked, as he stopped short.
 There's a man in the house, and he wouldn't go out of doors when order ed him to- '
 "He wouldn't, eh? We'll see about that" Thereupon the man gave the woman his coat to hold and sailed into the house. He found man at the supper-table and took him by the neck and remarked: "Nice style of brute you
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Pineapple Pudding.

One pound of bread crumbs, one- fourth pound of four, one-fourth pound of sugar, one-fourth pound of suet. six ounces of preserved pineap- pie, cut in small dice; mix all we'll to- gesher, then add two eggs and little milk and juice and mix Mp to 8 very thick batter, pvt in buttered dish and boil or steam three hours; serve with @MaaA ssNce,~Goo Litegature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

track, at Chicago, The Picket, who
 won the event, performed a feat that is remark able. The colt is of K e n t II c k y breed, owned by M l d d l e t on 6 J u n g b l uth, of Louisville, and up to the finish of
 the great Derby had never pushed it's nose under the wire a win ner. AS a two year-01d 4he colt
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

right field TOT the Washington club, in the American league, is by com mon consent the most remarkable thing that ever happened on 8
 ball field. It is no doubt familiar to many readers, and is of the great batting streak he displayed in 8 game against the Chicagos when he
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
pOwmsm Pr@Mf H Am { @

Most of the presidents of Peru have been soldiers. They have attained power by the aid of the army, and at the expiration of their constitutional terms have usually endeavored to con- tinue themselves in office by the same means. They have been practically dicta tors, and their rivalries have kept the countxx in state of turmoil.-.~N. '. Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
rhe Parson,s Mtst6ks.

sDon't you know it's wicked to fish bn Sunday" demanded the mortified paTson.
 soh, I ain't really fshin'," replied Johnnae, as he rebaited his hook. ysHaven't caught single one to-day. I'm jest practisin' fur to-morrow."-N. W. Sun-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

 are, eh? Come out of this, or I'll break every bone in your body"
 The man fought, and it was not until a chair had been broken and the table upset that he was hauled out of doors by the legs and given fling through the gates.
 'sNow, then, you brass-faced old tramp, you move on, or I'll finish you!"
 Tramp! tramp!" shouted the vic tim, as he got up. I'm no trampi I own this property and live In this housel'
 'eYou do?"
 ''Yes, and that's my wife holding your coat"
 .'Thunder!" whispered the muscular man, as he gazed from one to the other, and realized that it was the wife's, method of finishing row she had been having with her husband. And then he made grab for his coat and dis appeared into the darkness.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

Cnne nas Bubonic Plague.
 SANTIAGO, Chile, July G. Isolated cases of bubonic plague have occurred at Valparaiso and other towns in Chile. The authorities are taking the strictest precautions
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06

field for the Philadelphias in the na- tiona1 league in '97 The game was played at Chicago, and "Adonis Bi1l'' Terry was pitching for Chicago. AL together the Philadelphias made just eight hits off Terry, and of the eight Delehanty made no less than five out of five times at bat.
 The first time up Delehanty lines out a home run to the left field bleachers. The second he hit for four bases to right field On his third effort he senb a sizzling liner out to Dahlen, who was playing shortstop. Dahlen got under it and stuck up his hands, but the ball was going so fast that it al- most amputated both of his hands. Delehanty got to first on it. The fourth time to bat Delehanty sent one right straight for center and cantered clear around to home without trouble. When he walked to the plate for the fifth time the fans were all crazy with excitement. Another home run, Dell" they shouted. Delehanty hit the first ball that was pitched. It went sailing out into left, hit the roof of the clubhouse on that side and bound- ed off on the roof of the other. Mean while, "Del'' walked leisurely around the bases and scored his fourth home run. But in spite of Delehanty's marvellous record of our home runs and a single out of five times at bat his team lost the game by 8 score of eight to six. .. Joe Nelson, of Chicago, recently knocked all motor-paced bicycle rec ords to pieces at Boston, Mass, in a | race with Gus Lawson. Every record from one to ten miles was broken, and the time for the latter distance placed | at 12:o1.
 Nelson Innes, one of the best-known sporting writers in the country, died recently at Denver, of consumption Innes' illness was the result of a cold contracted while attending the Cor -Fitzsimmons fight at Carson City several years ago.
 HARRY MARTIN.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS s
The Turf.

At the great American Derby, rs- gently run at the Washington park
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Baseball,

The following story of Ed Dele hanty, at the present time playing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Asparagus Peas.

Cut the green part of asparagus stalls the size of peas, cook in boiling water till tender, drain and salt, butter and serye.--Boston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
A smre rh1nR.

"A tip on the stay away From them. Chicago Daily News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-07-06
Powerful Artesian wen.

An artesian we'll at Greve1le,, near Paris, s55 feet in depth, supplies 70o.- 0oe ganeag of water every day.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-08-29
LOUISIANA
Fire Signals.

Az o meeting OF Hope Heok and
Ladder Co Nc. I, held On July 0,
1901, the town was divided into Fire
Districts and Q Code Of Signals was
adopted I'm order TO facilitate the looa-
tion of Arss In che future. The town
vas divided 10 follows:
District Nc. ALI that portion Of
sswn bounded north by Bellevue
street. west by Union street, south
and east by corporation line.
District No. ALI that portion Of
town bounded by Bellevue street on
the SOUTH Union street on the west,
and corporation liesEasseRorth and
east. Z
District No. 3-The portion of town
lying west Of Union street, and south
of Bellevue street, with the oorpeSa-
tion line On the south and west boun.
dairy. q
DlgtrioS NO. -lhe portion OF town
bounded on the south by Bellevue,
east by Union, north and west by oor.
poration line.
The SignaIs adopted were short taps,
TO indicate the district in which the
fire ID located, followed by o rapid
alarm, same to be repeated until gen.
eral alarm is given.
To illustrate, should an alarm be
sounded for District No. Q, first three
taps, ONE, two, three, followed by rap
i'd alarm. and repeat.
The Opelousas courier., 1903-08-29

"In almost all other departments OF
the ~work-a-day world" said Professor
Robert Erskine Ely in a recent lee.
ture, some phase of democratic feel.
ing has filtered through except that of
domestic service. This Is still in the
pail of feudal darkness. And it is the
women who keep 1t so, and the women
who must eventually 'emancipate it.
Laws and laments, increased wages or
gifts will not work enfranchisement.
The rights of the woman domestic
must be recognized by the woman EN-.
ployer as sacred and ~inalienable be.
fore the so-called servant problem can
be solved. AS matters stand now there
is no system, no scale Of hours or
wages, no standard Of any sort between
mistress and maid, and the treatment
Of each by the other is left to the
caprice of the temperament and, too
often, temper, and there is no redress
but dismissal OF leaving This Is a
state Of affairs tnat ought not to ex-
list among. American women, cultured
wives and mothcrs-the homekeepers
Of III great democratic nation"