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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
IMPROVING ITS SERVICE.
More Than 100000. 1t Is Said, Will be
Expended This year in Extending
the System and Making
other improvements.

During the wear 1905 officials of the Bell
Telephone Company of Missouri estimate
that more than 100000 will be expended for
the first of the year the company will be
improvements in and out of the city. After
able to give its subscribers much better
service. This was announced yesterday by
W. S. Morris, superintendent of construc-
ton.
In the city the 1900 feet OF conduits
which were built last year are being cabled
and will be completed in short time. The
company will then have over 100000 OF
completed underground conduits in st.
Louis.
Two new exchanges are now building.
one at Grand and McRee avenues and the
other on Delmar avenue, east of Lake ave-
nue., The one at Grand and McRee avenues
will be completed within a month and will
be called the Grand" exchange. The other
will be completed by the first Of the year
and will be called the ''Delmar' exchange.
Several other exchanges have recently
been completed and in all the company
now has ten exchanges situated in different
parts of the city. Next year more eN-
changes are to be built in South st. Louis.
Additional switchboards are being in
stalled in the main exchange at Tenth and
Olive streets. At present the company is
not able to handle all business SO as to
give the best of service. When the new
switchboards are installed, 1900 subscribers
can be accommodated at the main ex-
change.
The company at the present time is doing
much more work out of the city than In.
line is now in the course of construction
from ST. Louis to Little Rock. Ark. Two
gangs OF men are working on the line. one
working toward Poplar Bluff from Little
Rock and the other toward the same place
from ST. Louis.
The line from Little Rock to Poplar Bluff
is almost completed. One hundred and sixty
miles still remain to be finished from St.
Louis TO Poplar Bluff. This will be COM
pleted by early next spring.
When this line is finished 1t will be ex-
tended southwark to the Gulf The line
runs out of St. Louis on the Gravois road
and then through the country. Branches
are being extended all sides OF the line.
All towns on the Iron Mountain Railroad,
from st. Louis to Little Rock will be con-
nected by telephone as soon as the line Is
completed. This Bluff Line, as It will be
called will carry five circuits.
In the near future the company will give
all towns In the southeastern part of Mis-
souri, service over connecting lines. A line
will be extended to Cape Girardeau inside
OF two months.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
RELIGIOUS LEADER ARRESTED.
Adjutant L. B. Smith of Volunteers
of America Later Released.

Adjutant L. B. Smith of the Volunteers Of
America was arrested last night while con-
Quoting an open-air service at the corner Of
Sixth and Chestnut streets by Patrolman
Jerry Hickey. on the complaint of F'innerty
Bros. Cigar Company that the meeting was
annoying.
Adjutant Smith was asked to move on. It
Is said that he refused to do so. He was
then taken to the Chestnut Street Police
Station, but was later released.
Several complaints have been made
against the Volunteers who nightly hold
meetings at this corner. The sidewalks are
blocked and the Finnertys say that their
signs have been scratched and the front of
the store defaced by the crowds congre-
eating to hear the services.
At the time of his arrest. 1t is said. that
Adjutant Smith did not have a license with
him, permitting him to give open-air serv-
ices. The police seldom Interfere with the
meetings, but when a complaint Is made
day after day. they say that they have to
take some action.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
SPORTING.


New York. July 2S.-Arrved: Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse, Bremen; Armenian Liver
pool; Menominee, London.
Hong-kong, July 27.-Arrifed: Steamer
Empress of China, Vancouver via Yokoha-
ma
Hong-Kong, July 25.-Arrived: Gaelic, San
Francisco. VIA Honolulu, Yokaha, etc
New York, July 2S.-Sailed: Cevic. Liver
pool; Citta di Milano, Naples and Genoa.
London. July 2I.-Arriyed: Columbia, Bos-
ton.
Glasgow. July 27.-Arrived: Steamer Num,-
dian, New York.
York
Liverpool July 2S.-Arrived: Lake Michi-
gan, Montreal
Glasgow. July 27.-Arrived: Hungarian.
Montreal.
Bremen, July &.-Arrived: Kaiser VIII
helm III, New York. via Plymouth and
Cherbourg.
Plymouth, July 2S-Arrived: Patricia.
New York for cherbourg and Hamburg.
and proceeded. o.
New York. July 2S.-Arrived: Potsdam.
Rotterdam and Boulogne.
Liverpool, July 2S.-Sailed: Ivernia Bos-
ton and Queenstown.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
DANIEL R. RICHIE RETIRES.
No Longer Assistant Manager of
Planters Hotel.

A telegram received at the Planters Hotel
last night from Manager Henry Weaver,
who is now at Mackinac Island, announced
the retirement of Daniel r. Richie from
the assistant manager>aip Of the Planters
Eotel and the Grand Hotel at Mackinac.
The news came as great surprise to en-
ployes at the Planters Hotel and the local
hotel fraternity generally. Mr.. Richie has
been assistant manager of the Planters Ho-
tel for over a year and was thought to be
Mr.. Weaver's right-hand man.
Mr.. Richie Is now in Chicago and 1t Is
thought he will soon come to st. Louis to
take personal charge of the Monticello Ho-
tel. of which he is the lessee. Nothing is
known here of the cause of Mr.. Ritchie's re-
tirement. He had been in charge of the
Grand Hotel since its opening on July l.
Jay Weaver. son of Manager Weaver,
probably will be appointed to succeed Mr..
Ritchie. Jay Weaver Is now chief clerk at
the Planters Hotel
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
DECORATING MUSIC HALL
FOR MEMORIAL MEETING.
Large Crowd Is Expected to Gather
Tonight in Honor OF Pope
Leo XIII.

Music Hall yesterday was partly dec
Grated for the memorial service for Pope
Leo XIII. which will be held there to-
night under the auspices of the Catholic
laity of St. Louis. The finishing touches
will be made to-day.
The audience, 1t is expected, will test
the capacity of the hall. The Committee on
fishers has engaged the help OF many per-
sons, and there will be no trouble in Sc
curing seats SO long as they last
Bishop Glennon tonight Will make ms
first appearance outside of church func-
lions since lie became administrator OF the
diocese Considerable disappointment was
felt when 1t was learned that ne woulo NOT
preach the sermon this morning at inc
service at the Old Cathedral, but ne VIII
have the opportunity to make his ehort
under more favorable circumstances:
The other speakers are Judge " Seui
RYAN. Mayor Rola Wells and DAVID n
Francis all well known to st. LOUIS auoi-
Professor A. C. Elmer of St Vincent dc
Paurs Catholic Church has charge or the
music programme, and a selection Will pc
rendered between each address, as well as
at the beginning and the end feature
will be the rendering Of Chopins and Han
ders funeral marches.
The doors are to be opened at 1:3O, and
a general invitation Is extended to all per-
sons in the city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Frank Gregory shows little emotion over
Slaying his father. Now claims shooting
was accidental.
Grant Alshouse. tallest man in Indiana.
applied for appointment on police force.
]. F. HAVE, member of Fire Company
No. g. shot and killed himself.
Plans were submitted TO Mayor Wells for
new garbage plant.
Natural gas was found in Belleville.
The Public Administrator was advised OF
the claim OF the widow of the late Tom
Allen. pugilist. for his estate. She resides
in England
John B. Judd. candidate on the labor tick
ct. was elected Mayor of Granite City. Ill.
Buildings at the southeast corner OF
Eighth and Pine streets will be remodeled
and made into a hotel.
Mrs. Mary Hemmen. a st. Louis trained
nurse. sued William Hobein. a retired I'LL
nois farmer. for 81. 900 damages for alleged
breach OF promise to marry her.
Depot and yard locations at Worlds Fair
were decided on.
The Bell Telephone Company Is making
extensive Improvements in its system.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Doctors Warning to Keep Weap-
ons From Despondent Man is
of No Avail.
BCRR0Ws NEIGHBOURS PISTOL.
Member of Fire Company No. IS
Leaves Note to Family Saying
He Had Lied About
Jealousies.

John F. HAVE Of No. 45i3 Evans avenue,
member of Fire Company No %. shot
himself to death yesterday afternoon six
hours after his wife had been told by
physician that his mind was in an unsound
condition. and that she had best keep weap
ons and poisons out of her husbands reach.
Although Hawe's suicide vas carefully
planned and executed, his friends and the
police cannot help but believe that his mind
was disordered. This opinion is strength
ened by the absence Of any motive for his
act.
In his trousers pocket was found note
to his wife and children. in which he babe
them farewell. The letter is disconnected
and incoherent. In 1t he speaks OF telling
lie, and says that he was not able to over
come his Jealousy.
Mrs. Have was Frustrated at her hus-
bands death and could not discuss 1t. Her
son has no idea what could have caused the
"jealousles.' as to all appearances the do
mestic life of his home had been most
tranquil
Have had been sick for about two weeks.
Part of the time he was on duty a. the Fire
Department station at No. 1894 Morgan
street. Sunday was his day eff. and he felt
so badly that he secured permission to re-
main at home on Monday and yesterday
KILLS HIMSELF IN SHED.
He was in bed until yesterday noon. when
he rose and dressed. At l o'clock he went |
to the home of ?. ]. Kelly at No. 452S |
Easton avenue, and borrowed n revolver. |
saving that he wished TO kill a dog. After |
leaving Kellys home he talked with the
policeman on the beat and did not appear to
be respondent After returning home he sat
about the house until $50 o'clock. when he
went to a shed in the back yard.
His wife had not noted his absence until
she heard two pistol shots. The house Is
within half a block OF the Tenth District
Police Station, and officers from there ran
to the Have residence.
Have was found with two Wounds In his
head He was picked up and carried into
his home. but died before any effort could
be made to save his life.
Doctor E. j. Neville examined Have yes
terday morning and told his wife that his
mind was inclined to become unbalanced. |
His patient at that time appeared to be
moody, and the physician cautioned Mrs.
Have against allowing him access to any
deadly weapons.
The note which was found In Hawe's
trousers was as follows:
Mama dear love and Dora and Willie. good
BY 1 told lie. There nobody told me any
hing sent me any letter: 1t is my suspect
md Jealousy: and. mama, you are too good for
owe ones. do this for the best. Mr.. Falkner
will advise you what to do. He was the only
friend had. Yours.
John F. HAVE"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Former State Senator Major, CandI-
dnte for Attorney General. Arriyes.

Former State Senator E. W. Major Of
Bowling Green, Mo-, arrived in st. Louis
yesterday and is stopping at the Laclede
Hotel. Mr.. Major is a candidate for the Of
flee of Attorney General. He was chair
man of the Legislative Lexow Committee.
which investigated St. Louis municipal at
fairs in 1899.
According TO Mr. Major. both Democrats
and Republicans in Pike County are in IA
vor of Circuit Attorney Folk for Governor.
He believes the Democrats in that county
would vote for him to a man, and says he
has heard many Republicans declare they
would vote for Mr.. Folk. no matter on what
ticket he was nominated.
THE sentiment IN favor of Mr.. Folk ap-
pears TO be general throughout the State"
said Mr.. Major. II believe his chances for
being elected Governor are better than those
of any one else. The work Mr.. Folk has ac-
compished is thoroughly appreciated in the
country, and his following in the small
towns IS made up of the very best citizens.
i believe he would make splendid Gov
ernor, If elected
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
OUTING OF RETAIL GR0cERS.
Record Breaking Crowd Expected
at Picnic Next Sunday.

At meeting Of the Retail GrocerS Asso-
citation last night final arrangements for
the grocers' Nnnual picnic were completed
The picnic will be held at the Fair Grounds
next Sunday. Already 1000 tickets have
been disposed of. and It Is believed the at
tendance will exceed that number.
A resolution was adopted providing that
all groceries be closed all day on next Sum-
day. This is for the purpose Of giving
clerks and other employees an opportunity To
attend the picnic
A committee from the North Side reported
that It's grocers in that end Of the city had
agreed not to give away candy. trading
stamps or any other kind Of presents to
customers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
FOR women
Much That Every Woman
Desires to Know
About Sanative Antisep.
tic Cleansing
And about the Care Of the Skin,
Scalp, Hair and Hands.

Too much stress cannot be placed on
the great value Of Cuticura Soap, Oilt-
ment and Resolvent in the antiseptic
cleansing Of the mucous surfaces and Of
the blood and circulating fluids, thus
afording pure, sweet and economical
local and constitutional treatment for
weakening alterations, Nominations,
feelings, irritatiols, relaxations, dis
placements, pains and Irregularities
peculiar to females. Hence ths Cuti-
cura remedies have . wonderful intiu-
ence in restoring health, strength and
beauty to weary women. who have
been prematurely aged and invaded
by these distressing ailments, as well as
such sympathetic Affections as AMANDA,
chlorosis, hysteria, nervousness and
debility.
Women from the very first have fully
appreciated the purity and sweetness,
the power to afford immediate relief,
the certainty Of speedy and permanent
cure, tho absolute safety and great
economy which have made the Cuticura
remedies the standard skin cures and
hunour remedies of the civilized world.
Millions Of the women use Cuticura
Soap, assisted BY Cuticura Ointment,
for preserving, purifying and beauti.
Tying the skin, for cleansing the scalp
OF crusts, scales and dandruG, and thu
stopping OF falling hair, for softeninR.
whitening and soothing red, rough and
sore hands, for annoying irritations,
ana lucrative weaknesses, and for
many sanative, antiseptic purposes
which readily suggest themselves, as
well as for all the purposes Of the toilet,
bath and nurscry.
Sold hreughe.t the vs.id. cutssr,a Resoiy,ps ne n,
torm o. Chocolafs Coatsd Pilis p. visI Of nj, On
nsni C. so.p. &C. Depos.: London, Chsn.rhnu..
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Civil service examinations.

Postmaster Baumhof has received from Wash
inston notice Of several civil service examinations
TO be held in st. Louis this fall. An examination
for the position of pharmacist in the Freedrnen's
Hospital at Washington. D. c., at a salary OF
So a month. will be held September The ap-
plicants will be examined in arithmetic. letter
writing chemistry, materia medca and pharm-
acy. On August IS examination for entomo-
logical craftsman in the Department OF Agricul-
On September those who desire the position OF
testing engineer in the Bureau of Forestry De-
partment Of Agriculture. at salary of 81, 200 or
$3.50 year. will be examined. An examination
for the position of miscellaneous computer in the
United States Naval Observatory will be held
EpDfernher
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Drops Dead i'm Union station.

The sudden death of William Howard, a
negro, in the midway. Union Station. caused
much excitement among several hundred
persons, who crowded the promenade yes
terday afternoon about o'clock. Howard
was walking through throng of travellers
when he suddenly fell to the floor. The
body was removed to the morgue. Howard
was porter in a saloon at No. Ou Wal
nut street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
TO-DAYS NEWS IN BRIEF.


Yesterdays bank clearings were N.5ll.S)2;
balances. Sl.1f2.90i. Local discount rates
were firm between and per cent. Do
nestle exchange was quoted rs follows:
New York SIC premium bid. soc premium
askei; Chicago, 2Oc premium bid 25c pre-
MUM asked; Cincinnati. Louisville ard
New Orleans, Ice discount bid. par asked.
Wheat closed lower at 7Si-d7Sssc Sept: 79i
SOC No. red. Corn closed lower at 5Ii=r
51asc asked Sept; 5l7,a52c No. . mixed
Oats closed at 3a7,c asked Sept. 1884 &C
No. mixed. The local market for spot
cotton was unchanged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
REJECTS ROCK ISLANDS OFFER.
u. 7. l. Does Not Approve of Its
Sewer Plans.

The Board OF Public improvements did
not accept the offer of the Rock Island
system to build a part of the Harlem
Creek sewer at its meeting yesterday but
Sewer commissioner Valiant stated that he
feit sure that some pan could be deyised
whereby the railroad company could be ac-
commodated.
The plans of the company for building the
part OF the sewer passing under thar nro-
posed tracks did not coincide with the plans
OF Commissioner Valiant, as they would
make several abrupt turns in the sewer
which the Commissioner wishes to avoid by
having 1t built straight down Bricher street
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Chine,e can on MAYOR WON.

Wong Kai Kah. Vice Commissioner of the Chi
ncse Empire to the Worlds Fair. in company
with three members OF his suite escorted by John
Schroers. called on Mayor Wells yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Ow Kee. the interpreter for the party
was the only one of the foreigners who was not
dressed in native costume The party went from
the City Hall to the Four Courts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Charles Frohman returns from Europe
and announces long list of new theatrical
attractions to be offered the coming sea-
son.
New York bankers are disposed to be
more cheerful over the financial outlook, IN
view Of the events OF the last two weeks in
the stock market.
The little White boys at Evansville, Ind,
have taken up the race war and begun 70
lombard the homes OF the negroes with
rocks.
Captain Richmond P. Hobson spoke at the
Clinton Chautauqua yesterday.
Crops in the Southwest are badly in need
of rain. In some sections of Missouri. Kan
sas and Oklahoma the corn crop has been
damaged from one-fourth to one half by the
drought.
Governor Yates returned to Springfield
Ill. yesterday from his trip TO Europe.
TWO extremes in weather conditions yes
terdaS. While nearly the whole United
states sweltered In the intense heat. and
numerous sunstrokes were reported. a
howling snowstorrn was raging in the
mountains of New Hampshire, where the
mercury has lowered about the zero mark
for three days.
Judge Casteel of the St. Joseph. Mo-,
Circuit Court rendered an opinion against
State Factory Inspector Nordmeyer, hold
ing that laundry is not a factory, and
The inspector cannot charge fee for in
Epecting 1t.
One of the convicts who escaped from
Folsom Penitentiary is shot dead in a
skirmish with pursuers, and pitched battle
with the others is imminent.
Two men broke Jail at Bawrenceville, Ill.
and the Sheriff, with posse, is pursuing
the fugitives across the country
FOREIGN.
John G. Long, United States Consul Cen
eral to Cairo, Egypt, dies at Dunbar Scot
land. from the effects of a fall while re-
turning to his home Monday night.
SPORTING.
Handbooks are busy at the Grand Cir
cult races at Cleveland, in spite of the
vigilance of officials. The races are fast
and finishes exciting.
Winners at Delmar Park yesterday were:
Footlights Favorite, Ida Penzance Mon
1ana Peerless. Forehand, Tony Lepping and
Weird.
Battery Acelebrates its return from the
State encampment by holding a mock trial
Music Hall was decorated for the meet
ing tonight in honor Of Pope Leo Kill
Adjutant L. b. Smith of the Volunteers
of America was arrested on complaint of
f1nnerty Bros, VINO claimed that the meet
ing at Sixth and Chestnut streets was an
noying.
Brows prove easy victims for Blues. Score
10 to ..
Chicago defeated Cardinals by score of
10
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
rain was general 1t was needed badly By

rain was general tt WIS Hee0sU DdoIJ ~
the crops.
COOLER WEATHER IN SIGHT.
Omaha, Neb., July Ga heavy rain late
this afternoon cooled off the high temper
AZURE in this city and relieved growing
crops in the eastern half Of Nebraska and
western Iowa Reports Of good rains also
come from the interior Of the State.
Forecaster WEIGH said to-day that there
that the Temperature had not reached
dangerously high point The indications are
for cooler weather.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

From St. Louis via NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lines; tickets sold August 2, 8, 4; return
limit August TO- 1903. Extension to August
81 can be secured. Ticket Offices. Seventh
and Olive and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29

The Reverend W. L Green, father Of W.
L. Green, Jr.. Of No. 1924 Mcpherson ave-
nue., died yesterday in Poynette, wis. Tbs
son Is in Wisconsin and will remain there
until after his fathers funeral
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
COOLING RAINS HELP CROPS.

Downpours in Sections of Missouri,
Iowa and Nebraska.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Bevier, Mo-. July GA heavy downpour
of rain. accompanied by high wind, fell
here this evening. 1t cooled the atmosphere
perceptably.
Telephone advices from over the south
ern portion of the county state that the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
Heidricl< to Join Team at Detroit.


Emmett Heidrick. the Browns center fielder
will Join the team at Detroit according TO a
wire received by Manager McAleer at Sports
mans Park yesterday afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-29
FOREIGN.

John G. Long, United States Consul Cen
eral to Cairo, Egypt, dies at Dunbar, Scot
land. from the effects of a fall while re-
turning to his home Monday night.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-17

ed explanation of these various enact
ments and for the guidance of the BUSH
ness men, your committee would re-
quest them to peruse Act 46-To auth
orize district magistrates to issue COM
missions, etc, Act 52-Relating to the
exemption of wages of persons work.
ing for wages, etc, Act $50 facilitate
the collection of debts from govern
ment beneficiaries, Act SS-Relating to
foreign corporations doing business in
the Territory, ETC.
In conclusion your committee would
say that these several enactments were
passed in the face of extraordinary
opposition and solely through the ener-
getic efforts of Representatives Frank
Andrade and VIM. W. Harris, and that
we believe it meet and right that the
thanks of this Association be extended
to these gentlemen for their able and
valua BILE services.
Respectfully submitted.
z. A. McINERNY,
For Committee.