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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-08
Poultry.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

New York Sept. Live Fouitry-Receir.s -
cars Weston AMI Southeastern. There vas
q g0-o-t demand for all descriptions 81 Weighing
stock and receipts l~f' frs- hsnis promptly
arrival. With q complete clearance icoS>i for
this week and outlook encouraging receipts
60 far foot up - md rot over 10 TO II
more looked for Rooe.e-.. turt-Ss. ducks and
R~esA steady: pigeons lower. Ducks Wes.ern.
pair sae.so: Southern sts5c Othe- quota
lions anchznee6- Dressed f'ultry-Receipts
ssil psRs Deliveries we're behind schedule
time There WIS a fair fsNninx demand
maze. va. we'll susta.nei on strictly fancy
chickens both drv-niclsei and scai1sd: bu. there
tons Of ordinary chickens on the marke.
that urE~d ~ -,is ~ very low prices. Most
~ the a:ocx arriving yesf-rdav vas rer-ipie-i
for in rcof order hut when opened Up was
s,rucs rrs~n and otherwise defective Fanny
frv-rIrSea and scsidei fowls held at full r-ie>.
hu, RECEIVERS insisted that buyers take a fair
proportion Of chickens I'm order 20 ~, fowls as
latter -s,-. ecarce. Rnushs not plentiful. but
quality IRREGULAR ard prices unchanged. 80
change In quotations.
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MISCELLANEOUS
MINING sHAHEs
Mining stocks In New Yos
New York. Sept. Glazing quotations fo-da y
Oh mining stocks wsr. q folious:

'ES dividend bid. 'AsEtd.
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Report.d b. WHITAKER Co. eIchange bro
ierS. No. 20 North Fourth street
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Washington scrs. Available cash bsIanc-
sif -. .i.: gold sis. .ssss--
DaP silver.
Nsx Yogi sept ..-k;sr silver SEC
London, sept. ..-EzF silver .sisd.
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New York Money Market.

New York sept Mooney Gail es.y "a
IL: closing hid I: offered a. ]: time loans
slightly frrner: 50 days Der cent. 50 days
"a, s months ~, Prime mercantile paper It.r
al, pr cont Sterling sNchanke easy. With
actual business In bankers hills at s.iNs
SIS for demand and at Ssi's.nt .Stss for 81
tay bills. posted rates = ~ and tssGl 81. com
n.rciai bills sszs6l sfs1s. Mexican dollar
lsi,c Government bonds steady. railroad bends
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Chicago stock Market.
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S0Ga r.

New York. s@p', 1-!susnr..ns~ nTTn: r.:lnsd
steady: No. tssS: No. 49,. No $40:
as: No IL 3ta6: 10. IL $50.
New orleans. Sept SUGAR strong: OPEN
~: centrifugal whites sc: y.iloxs ssds,.c:
seconds .Sdst.c. MnlasseS nominal. open b@t-
:cdEr.
New York. Sept. 7.-SGgar-Raw strong. fair
refining 3s.c: centrifugal. sS test. Bis: rnoia.
sugar size: refnsd steady; crushed 5.s5c.
powdered &c: zranuia;ed Sc
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Dried Fr0lfs.

Nsr York Sept, Then. is vcrv little doing
In 900. supplies Of elaborated apples AMI prices
more or Ices nominal. Common ttf5c. prime
$685.: choice sI.ds,.c: fancy sdsi.c frun>s
remain dull and more or l-s- unsettled. With
buyers expressing little confidence IN tho main
,-rsncr Of present p-tcss spot quotations rarEe
frufn = TO si.c according to grade. etc. Arri-
cot. remain firm. with offerings limited rh0ic.,
ar. quoted AT 9t,ai5c. extra choice i9isdlgi,r.
fancy fIdi3c- Peaches are In pretty strong
POSITION. according to coast siNtcss. ami quo
tatiorls ar. well maintained. Extra choice are
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NV YORK. S>pf- .--Th- feature ~ u. Ia
IN the dry goods rnerke, has been the csslir
% .. Of cent in the price 81 certain prom
in.nf lines or staple singhams. This Gu
should not affect the general market.
simply Indicates n weak condition which la
been in evidence q kong time. General dc
nestle buying Is conservative Jobbers are 81,
fairly active.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11
CANAL
SPEECHES
IN SENATE.

Washington, Feb 1.-THE major por-
tion OF the time OF the senate in open ses-
sion yesterday was devoted 10 a speech
by Mr.. McCumber, who supported the
Panama Canal treaty and justified all the
acts OF the administration In connection
with the recent revolt. A number OF pri-
vate pension bills were passed.
In the executive session OF the Senate
Senator Daniel spoke In opposition 10 the
ratification oft he Panama Canal treaty
and was answered briefly by Senator
Fairbanks and Spooner. The question OF
having printed for the benefitof the senate
the speeches which are made on the canal
question In executive session was decided
I'm the negative.
The house yesterday disposed OF the
Conneil- Howell contested election case
from the Tenth Pennsylvania district i'm
favor OF Mr. Connel.
The Republicans. with the exception of
Messrs. Lanning IN. j.. Shiras CPa.) and
Parker IN. j.. supported the resolution
unseating Mr.. Howell and giving the seat
to the contestant. The Democrats solidly
supported Mr.. Howell. Mr.. Shiras and
Mr.. Laning spoke In opposition to the un-
seating OF Mr.. Howell. Mr.. Connell was
promptly sworn In and took his seat.
The house then resumed consideration
OF the senate amendment proposing n loan
OF "a. to the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position. on which a vote on the question
OF concurrence will be taken today.
Further opposition to the proposition de-
veloped In the debate yesterday
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the French authorities.
Ivan Shi Kai. governor OF Chile prov
ince. and commander-in-chlef OF the
ding meetings OF secret societies or sedi-
tion movements.
The Japanese are flooding Pekin gratis
with newspapers containing reports OF
the Japanese successes against Russia.
TURKEY AND BULGARIA.
Constantinopie, Feb. lin diplomatic
circles here the fear is increasing that
Turkey and Bulgaria will take advantage
OF Russia's preoccupation In the Far
East 10 settle their differences. Turkish
securities have been falling since Feb. 8.
u. S. MINISTER ALLEN CABLES.
Washington, Feb 1.-Two cablegrams
were received at the state department
from Minister Allen at Seoul. dated Feb.
10. both referring To the naval engage
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AFFECT SILK MARKET.
War In Far East VIII Affect Price Of Silk
In The United States.

New York. Feb. 1l.--war I'm the Far
East already has affected the silk piece
goods market OF the United States The
majority OF prominent importing houses
have just announced advances OF ten per-
cent on habuta and other silk fabrics
manufactured in Japan
They gave as their reason the fact that
many OF the operatives and skilled hands
in the various factories have been drafted
for war purposes and their places cannot
be filled. Stocks I'm Yokohama and New
York are decidedly Hight.
In order 10 secure n uniformity OF prices
the morei important Japanese houses IN
the trade are getting together and en-
deavorlng to establish an agreement as
to the regulation OF prices as IL is be-
lieved that unless some sort OF An agree
ment is made the market IL more than
likely 10 he entirely upset as To values
Several of the largest firms already have
attached their names TO the agreement
and others signihed their Willingness to
abide by its stipula1ons.
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Continued from page One
h is asserted. however. that all the at
|npts were unsuccessful.
ENTERED sUEZ CANAL.
Port Said. Feb. 1.-THE Russian trans
|t Emolensk and one torpedo boat have
cred the Suez canal.
WARNS AGAINST PANIC.
|t. Petersburg. Feb. 1.-THE ministry OF
|snce has issued communication IN
ich II warns the people against becom-
panlc-stricken and sacrificing the Sc
Titles they hold as thereby they will
|y benefit the spectators.
he ministry exhorts the people to re-
In calm and collected regarding events
tho Far East which while they may
ate temporary difficulties cannot
Ike Russia's economic power.
points out that stocks fell at the out
|ak OF the Russo Turkish war in 1871.
that within a fortnight quotations re
|ered. This experience. II says IL now
|ng repeated.
riders have been issued for the for
|uon OF third Siberian army corps
trans Baiksl division OF Cossacks.
fse VIII he Incorporated I'm the Man
rian army.
MIRAL NLExTEFF IN COMMAND.
is officially announced that Admiral
xieh has been appointed 10 the SUI
|me command OF the Russian land and
forces I'm the Far East
RUSH ORDERS.
dispatch from Irkutsk, Siberia says
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reported back a resolution authorizing ap-
pointment OF an agent and attorney "a
collect claims OF the state against the
United States and 10 fx the compensa-
tion thereof: with recommendation foi
passage II was referred 10 the calendar
For the committee on special legislation
Mr. Wilbour OF Little Compton reported
with a recommendation for passage the
bill for an act relating TO better sanitary
conditions I'm foundries IL was referred
10 the calendar.
Mr.. Fitzgerald inquired OF the com
mittee on education ~ IL had organized.
The chairman did not render a report,
bat a member. J. Stacy Brown OF New
port stated that the committee organized
yesterday.
Mr.. Ward OF Mlddletown. by request
presented a bill for an act In amendment
OF chapter 81 OF the General Laws. pro-
viding for the addition OF a section MAX
Ing iw obligatory for towns 10 install fire
proof vaults for the storage and safe
keeping of records and documents. IL
was referred TO the committee on judi
ciary.
Mr.. O'Connor OF Providence introduced
a resolution authorizing the city OF Provi.
dence TO hire sum not exceedig sypOO
FOR sewers. 10 was read and referred
to the committee on judiciary.
Mr.. Hoxsie OF Charlestown introduced a
bill for an act in amendment OF chapter
3S9 OF the General Laws passed In 1874,
relating to the assessment or taxes. IL
ciary
Mr. Pagan OF Burrillville presented an
account OF S6.65 for Inauguration day,
which was referred 10 the joint commit
tee on accounts and claims.
A petition for the constitutional initia-
tive was presented by Mr. Angel OF
Providence and referred TO the committee
on special legislation.
Mr. Fitzgerald OF Pawtucket presented
a resolution inviting the senate TO meet
with the house Friday al 1880 TO cele-
brate the birthday OF Abraham Lincoln.
The resolution passed and was ordered
10 the senate.
Mr.. Crafts. for the special committee
on Lincoln celebrate reported that
program had been arranged as follows:
The meeting will be called TO order by
Gov. Garvin. and David j. White. read
ing clerk OF the senate. will sing the
Battle Hymn Of the Republic. Charles
IL Rowland. clerk OF the house. Will read
the address OF President Lincoln at
and Rev. Clay MacCauley.
minister OF the Bell street chapel. will
deliver an address on Abraham Lincoln.
and the exercise will be brought TO a
close by the singing OF America by the
members OF the general assembly.
on motion OF Mr.. Kane OF Narragan-
sett the house adjourned at 1859.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11

orders have been issued TO have the rail-
road across the ice-coversd lake Bailak
completed by Feb. 2S The contractors
have been promised a bonus OF $50 for
each days earlier completion.
SERIOUS DAMAGE CONTRADICTED
Paris. Feb. it.-Advices received by the
foreign Office are 90 the effect that the
damage sustained by the Russian battle
ship Czarevich. beached at Port Arthur
on the night OF Feb. g. after having been
torpedoed by the Japanese. is not serious
and that she Will be able TO resume active
service shortly.
CABLES CUT.
The cutting OF the cables compels Off
cial messages from Corea 10 come here
by way OF st. Petersburg causing de-
lay OF ~ hours. Therefore. no official
confirmation has been received OF the
report that the emperor OF Corea had
sought refuge I'm the French legation.
Nor has the foreign office been official
liz notified that the crews OF the sunken
warshipe Variag and Korietz took refuge
on the French cruiser Pascal off Chemul-
30, after the engagement with the Jap
anese
ARE RE-AssURED.
Official sentiment here is somewhat re-
assured concerning the United States note
20 the powers on the subject OF neutral
ity and integrity OF China, United States
Ambassador Porter having pointed out
that the powers have a common interest
In keeping China neutral Foreign Minis
ter Delcasse evinces the utmost desire to
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have won the first battles. II does not
settle anything" remarked Capt Alfred
L. Mahan. i'm discussing the usefulness
OF the torpedo boat In the warfare, as
shown by the news from Port Arthur.
There is no absolute defence against
attacks by the torpedo boat
Great vigilance, In fact. n constant
state OF siege. the use OF torpedo nettings
and other appliances may minimize the
danger To a fleet. but IL has always 10
expect that unexpected lunge that 1t has
no parry for.
As to the engagements Off Port Ar
thur they do not settle anything. Neither
side, I'm the light OF my opinion, mas
been sufficiently damaged TO venture the
statement that IL has been weakened"
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11
THE UNIVERSITY OF mali NE
commencement OFFICERS,

Orono. Me, Feb. 1.-THE commence
ment officers were elected by the senior
class az tho University OF Maine. today:
valedlctorian. Carroll +. Chaplain.
Portland; historian, Ralph w. Il. Kings
bury. Brewer; poet. Lennie + Copeland,
Bangor: orator. Thomas r. Taylor,
Bangor: address TO undergraduates, Ed
win 3. Broadwell Cleveland. Ohio; odist,
Clyde II. Giles. Skowhegan; statistician,
Alvah II. Small, South Portland; marshal.
Edward A. Parker. Showhegan; assist
ant marshal Alec @. Taylor, Sullivan !:
chairman class day committee. Roy III.
Flint Augusta.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11
100000
FIRE AT
OSWEGO.

Oswego, ~. Y. Feb. 1.-Two fremen
were injured one fatally. I'm the fire
which practically destroyed the large
plantof the Corn Products company I'm
this city, causing a lossestimated at ST.
100000
John Dougherty a truckman, fell 80
feet. Both his leHs were broken and he
received Internal injuries from which he
died later Several other hremen were
slightly burned and frostbitten. The fire
burned from y. m yesterday until an
early hour this morning.
Neighboring cities were called upon for
help A large stock OF corn was destroyed
ard a quantity OF starch damaged by fire
aud water.
Six hundred employees are thrown out Of
work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-11
CLEANING
WILL COST
100000.

Baltimore Md, Feb. ii-Three thousand
laborers reported TO Street Cleaning COM
missioner wickes today. They were divided
into squads and marched into the burned
district accompanying the workmen
18th hand carts and trucks.
Besides this force. several hundred rail-
road workmen began TO take down the
iron jillars and grders left standing
around the ruins which In their present
position constitute an element of danger.
The whole city has been reused 10 the
necessity OF pushing forward the rcsur-
rection OF the ruined district. The magni-
tude OF this work may be realized when AZ
Il estimated that the mere cleaning away
o. the debris will cost about 81 o0o. 900.
Already fully n thousand firms have
found quarters In other parts OF the city
and others are still seeking places where
20 put only n desk Desirable locations
are scarce and old buildings which stood
Idle for years have been quickly seized b.
burned cut concerns.
I'm numerous instances business houses
outside the Ere area have given up po--
tlous OF their buildings 70. unfortunate
firms