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The bee., 1904-12-15

Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 1.-THE
worst fire in its history has visited
this city Within two hours, property
worth $6,O00,OO0 was destroyed, and it
is conservatively estimated that the
total property loss will exceed this
amount
The flames soon wiped out Boutelle
Brothers furniture supply house, the
largest in the city, with loss of ST.
100000.
Every piece of fire apparatus in the
city and portion of the department
of the city of St Paul was soon at
work on the fire. The departments
placed all their efforts on saving the
buildings in close proximity.
The flames were famed by a stiff
north wind, carrying flying embers
many blocks, causing several small
fires through the city.
Three Fatalities Reported.
Three fatalities were reported soon
after the fire began, although the
flames spread with such rapidity that
there was small opportunity for es-
cape except for those on the street.
Three fremen are said to have been
crushed under a falling wall, but the
confusion was so great that the re-
port could not be verified until the
companies were recalled.
The fire originated in the Q. H. Peck
Photographic supply house, at ten
O'Clock in the evening. The cause was
not given. The fire district includes
Powers department store and News
paper Row" in which are located the
Tribune and Journal and several
small hotels. For a radius OF five
blocks the awnings and outfttings OF
buildings are blazing. with the pros
poets that all will be destroyed.
Boutelle Brothers wholesale furni-
soned wood and vanished furniture,
and burned with extraordinary fury.
Flying embers from this structure
spread in every direction, and the COM
bined FIRE departments were continu-
ally surrounded by fresh fires.
At two o'clock Wednesday morning
the fire chief reported the worst of the
fire over.
Although the fire ragged on all sides
OF the Powers department store, it was
not believed ii would burn. although ev-
erything inside has been ruined by wa
ter and smoke.
The police devoted their attention to
driving spectators from the fire dis
trict, owing to the extreme danger
from falling live wires.
The bee., 1904-12-15
THE LAW MUST BE OBEYE0
Enforced i'm All Mines
In the state.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Beginning mex
Monday, the child labor law of Hi
nois will be enforced in all the Goa
mines of the state Under the in.
depreciation of the law made by Fac
tory Inspector Edgar T. Davies and
sustained by the courts, no boys under
l6 years of age will be permitted to
work in the mines. 1t is estimated
the enforcement of the statute will
take $500 boys away from employ
ment under ground.
The bee., 1904-12-15
KRATZ CASE CONTINUED
It. Louis Councilman Charged with
1 Bribery Was Unable to Appear
E, for Trial.

I Butler, Mo. Dec 13.--On the
strength of certificate of st. Louis
physician, the case OF Charles Kratz,
CHARGED with bribery in connection
with The st. Louis Suburban Railway
deal, which was called for trial in the
circuit court Monday, was continued
until January 2. The physician certi-
ned that Kratz had undergone an OPP
Grafton for appendicitis. and would not
he able TO attend the trial.
The bee., 1904-12-15
HAS ITS LIMITATIONS.
A Te.as Court Holds That "a Rail-
road Ticket Has Limitations Like
81 Proniissory Note.

Sar Antonio, Tex, Dec. ia de-
cision as to the life of a railroad tick
ct. which is attracting considerable at
tention, has been rendered in favor
OF the Southern Pacific company by the
civil court Of appeals.
The court has decided that a rail-
road ticket which is not used within
q reasonable time after its issuance is
barred by the statute of limitations,
inst as a promissory note would be.
The bee., 1904-12-15
wealthy Cuban pies in New York.

New York, Dec. 14.-Joseph NJ. Mora,
who was connected with the banking
house of Charles Dewitt & Co., and
y known IL Wall street, died
here Tuesday Of pneumonia. Mr..
Mora was born 60 years ago in Cuba,
ana was member of distinguished
Cuban family.
The bee., 1904-12-15
OIsInhoma BROKER indicted.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 1.-THE grand
jury has returned an indictment
against Maj T. n. Mckinley, a civil
and indian war veteran. charging him
with embezzling $4,000. McGig1ey is a
bond broker and banker.
The bee., 1904-12-15
minneapolis HAS
A 100000 FIRE
An Albright Battle With the
Flames In the Business
Section of the City.
THREE FIREMEN WERE KILLED,
CRUSHED UNDER FALLING WALL

The Fire District Included Powers De-
partment store, Boutcile Bros Whole
sale Furniture House, the Tribune and
journal OmceS.in Newspaper Row" and
small Hotels.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
"THE LITTLE CLoAKH0USE."
A. A. Aal's Opening Seemed Like n
Fashionable Theatrical Matinee.

One might have imagined himself in tile
fashionable foyer of Biiou theater, when
in the cozy rooms OF the Albert A Aars
Cloak Company's salesrooms yesterday af-
ternoon. There were the catchy strains Of
the Prince of Piisen" from the half-con-
cealed orchestra in the balcony above the
rather stagelike end of the salesrooms, the
frou frou OF silken skirts of scores of fem
mime patrons, the distribution of silver
souvenir spoons, all of which might have
marked the opening performance of popu-
lar drama and an entire atmosphere of
femininity that became either an opening
of a fashionable cloak store or TIE premier
performance of a popular artist
1t all went to show that the busy little
store that has earned the title of The
Busy Little Cloakhouse Round the Cor
ner'' was fully maintaining its reputation
for attractive displays in all that goes to
make up chic and up-to-date garments
Visitors yesterday were especially inter
ested in the display of the modish new
suits that are SO attractive this yeaT, IN
the spring Jackets. Foulard shirt waists
and Cravenette rain coats, which were
shown in the new gun metal tan olive and
steel shades
The attractive thing of the whole place
however. was the excellent taste that was
everywhere displayed, and the predominant.
ing idea that THE Little Cloakhouse
Round the Corner" had something dis
tinctive to offer and that the purchaser
was going away with a garment that was
in the best style and of the best material
and that had way about 1t Of its own.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
MERCANTILE Il CLUB CLUB
ELECTS DIRECTORS.
President Schroers's Report
Shows Prosperous Year and
Welcomes Worlds Fair
Guests.

At the annual election OF the Mercan-
tile Club yesterday afternoon the follow
ing members were. elected on the Board
Of Directors: Frank wyman, N W. Nc
Leod j. A Middleton, Clifford B. Allen
afai W. L. Kline.
The new directors. together with the
Aold-oynrs. will meet March % and elect
SfBce7F The section of the bylaws refer
f;rg to the limit OF membership was
amended 50 that the total resident mem
iiersfllp may be raised TO l2C0, where for
raerly the limit was 900. This increase
ic.ts entirely with the discretion of the
Beard Of Directors. The nonresident mem
liershTp IS restricted to l25.
& President John SchroeTs read his annual
report wniCE showed a successful year
from all srandpoints. According to the re-
pert. during the year the $1,000 first
mortgage bond issue of 1891 had been re-
duced 70 $4,000 The indebtedness was de-
creased ss.754.G5 during the year. and s.. 100
worth Of membership certificates was re-
deemed.
The report further stated that. while no
marked advance in membership had been
made owing to restrictions. the increase
was enough to make a satisfactory snow
Ing. The total number of resident mem
bcrs February -, 1894, was shown to he
SS1. nonresident members 10. honorary
and auxiliary members 16. army and
navy members 4. At that date it was re-
parted that seventeen applications for
membership were waiting.
Referring 10 the responsibilities of the
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Lean how much better &c Druggist
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nesses this afternoon at O'Clock. The Spread
Eagle will leave here Friday night for St
Louis. Business good the wharf. The pres
ent rise has about spent itself here. and the
river will be falling tomorrow
Cairo. ILL.,. March 1s.-Gauge reads 361. show
ing rise Of 8 during the last "a hours.
Weather cloudy and cool Russell Lord passed
from the Upper Ohio TO the Lower Mississippi
last night with empties. The Charlotte Boeckeler
departed for the Lower Mississippi at 10 a
with tow Of empties- The Dick Fowler was in
and out time
Wheeling. W. Va. March 16.-River 10 feet
6 inches. falling. Clear. cool, Down: Kanawha
to Charleston: Bessie Smith to Parkersburg.
Ip: Avalon to PittsburE. Down with coal:
Tornado and Stella Moren.
Louisville, KY. March l5.-River falling: in
canal 1i5: falls s.s: below locks 34.6 Clear
and warmer.
Cincinnati. o.. March 1s-River 81 feet. sta
tionarv Three departures Clear. warmer.
Evansville. Ind. March 16-River falling.
3i.7: clear and warm.
PittsburG. Pa. March i6-River s feet, sta
tionary at Davis Island dam. Cloudy. cool.
Cape Girardeau, Mo, March l6--The Chester
up at $50 p. The H. G. Wright up at 10
a M River rising; Weather clear and warmer.
Grand Tower H. March 16.-Chester up at
$3.50 a: NJ. H. G. Wright arrived up at $50 p.
m. The gauge reads 1871 feet and falling
Weather cloudy and mild
VicksburS. Miss. March 16.-The gauge shows
245, a rise Of Ia. The American cleared. The
Wheeling is due in. The CordilI cleared. The
Elk arrived. The weather is clear and warmer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
HANNIBAL MERCHANTS VISIT FAIR.
Arrive in Special Car and Are Enter
tanned hy Missouri CommissiOn.

Members of the Merchants Association
of Hannibal. Mo-, visited the Worlds
Fair site yesterday, coming to St. Louis
in special car. During the day they
were entertained by the Missouri Com
mission 10 the Fair. Most of the members
departed last night for their homes.
Among those present were:
j. LeseTn. J. j. Bowles F. C. Richards Roy
Hsmlin. 6. r Carter. Charles Alser. J. W.
Roth Professor F; l. Kelly. J, c. Raihle, Rob
J Roy. F. W. Neeper. W T. Drescher. J. P.
Richards. Thomas ODonnell. y. J. Lear. f
y. O'Donnel 9. A. Cook. George Selby. II.
}. Freling Captain E. Hawkins. W. r. Chinn.
John stone. John A Knott. Edward Wear,
Z. f. MCINTYRE, T Cats. F. NJ Williams
TomIinson. W. T. Schambackcr. V. T. Strong,
w p. Givan. E. d. Key. c, Richmond. T. 4.
Arnold W. II. Ewing. s L. MCGEE. o. y.
Lawson, \. Givan, Professor r. /; Hubbard
r z. Murry. ]. F. Davidson. J. W. Link. G.
Morris. Doctor. B. Q. Stephens. J. II. Bough-
ton, Arthur Hays. A. B. FredenberE. r. B.
Flc!n. Frank Mason. Raw Northcutt Oscar
voik G =. Turner. A. II. Millsrd, ]. T. 5.
Hickman. Henry Swanson. G. l.. Lambrecht,
". L. Lawson, z. 7. Cameron.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Departures To-Day.
River RiaIto Brevitie..

The excursion steamer Gunter arrived from
Kansas City yesterday, being the first steamer
to make the trip down the Missouri TO St
Louis in many years. She was taken to the
docks at Carondelet for repairs.
The City OF Savannah arrived yesterday
from the Tennessee River with a heavy trip
OF inraber and peanuts. She VIII depart on the
return this afternoon. taking freight for Mis-
sissippi River points as far south as Cairo.
Captain Bob Mccoy. who has been confined
to the Marine Hospital for more than ten weeks
with a strained ankle and rheumatism. was a
visitor along the leNee yesterday.
Gus Hiner and T. II. Waddlington, il is
reported will be the pilots Of the steamer
Chalnette which will depart from New or
leans fr At. Louis on April 3.
The Dolphin will depart at daylight this
morning for the lower river TO bring up a tow
OF logs.
The Chester will arrive from Cape Girar-
deau this morning, and will depart on the re-
turn tomorrow afternoon.
Freight is being, received for the Belle Of
Calhoun which will depart for Hamburg and
landings on the upper river Saturday afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
FRISCO STOPS
POLICY" MONEY.
Expense Accounts of Agents for
Wine Feasts VIII No Longer
Be Allowed.

Chicago. March 16.-The ST. Louis and
San Francisco and Chicago and Eastern
Illinois railroads have determined no
longer 10 allow expense accounts for wine
feasts among travelling. district and gen
eral agents.
For years. it is said 1t has been custom
airy for agents of railroads to spend what
they termed policy" money. On every
expense account about one-half of the
items have been for drinks suppers and
other expenses incurred in preserving
policies"
The reform is in line with the general
rules against intoXicants that are now en-
forced on all railroads. Up to this time,
however. the rules have applied only 10
the employees of the train and operating
departmentS
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

club during the Worlds Fair. the report
read: Many distinguished visitors from
all parts of the globe will assemble in our
city during the Worlds Fair, and the
standing Of the Mercantile Club in our
community is such as to devolve civic
duty upon the club to be an important fac
tor in the reception and entertainment OF
those visitors of national and information
al fame
The report also states that much credit
for the successful year was due to the
services Of Thomas ]. Darcy. manager;
Oscar BrOyer. Office manager, and q. s.
Pollard head bookkeeper.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
BY Telegraph.
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Chester Ill. March 16.-Gauge ss feet and
falling Weather cloudy and cold. City of Sa-
vannah I'D at ! O'Clock last night. United
States lighthouse tender Lily at 2 p. m Ches-
ter at p. m. Nick Sauer at 10 a m.
Memphis Tenn. March ls.-The river here
stands PAS feet on the gauge. a rise of 1 foot
in the last "A hours The Delta departed at
$50 D. m for Vicksburg with good trip. Re
GENTS by river to-day were 3e0 bales c-otton, Q
bags seed cotton and 2,s79 sacks cotton seed.
Burlington, Ia, March l6.-The river is still
slightly falling. The stage Is feet inches
raining.
Paducah, KY. March 1e.-Gause reads at 6
clear and mild Dick Fowler to Cairo at a.
m. Joe Fowler to Evansville at 10 a. m Clyde
IN the Tennessee at p. N. Buttor6 at noon
for NashyilIe Bonanza duS down Tomorrow
morning for Memphis. Charleston to the Ten
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
PATRICK BARRETT,

PATRICK BARRETT,
Fireman, whose death resulted from in
jury sustained over year ago.
September. 1901. While responding TO an
alarm with his company, No. "a. he was
thrown from the running-board of a
truck. which collided with a farmers
wagon at Broadway and Chouteau ave-
nue..
Barretts lett side was crushed, which
affected his lungs. and although he was
wards, his health began to fail.
Six months ago consumption devel
oped and he was sent to Texas to try and
regain his health. Three weeks ago he re-
turned. his case being pronounced hope
less. The funeral will take place at $50
o'clock tomorrow morning, from IS.
Mary and Joseph's Church. The pallbear-
ers will wear their uniforms.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
To Arrange Coal Rates.

Pittsburg. March 16.-Representatives Of
all the railroads in Western Pennsylva-
mia and Eastern Ohio Railway Traffic AS
sociation are meeting here to-day to ar
range bituminous coal rates TO lake ports.
Coal operators of the Pittsburg district
have demanded that a reduction of ten
cents per ton be made in the rate. claim
ing that the competition of the operators
of the Illinois and Indiana fields is ruin
Gus.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

washington. March Ex-senator Lodge
to-day introduced a resolution authorizing
the printing of 1900 copies of the deci-
sions of the Supreme Court of the United
States in the Northern Securities case,
and Of the complete record in the suit,
including the briefs Of attorneys and the
opinion OF the United States Circuit Court
of Minnesota. The resolution went 10 the
Committee on Printing.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
NORTHERN SECURITIES.
Believed Plans for DissoIving Com
pany Were Discussed.

New York March IA number of
Northern Securities officials. including
President Hill. Vice President Clough and
Directors George +. Baker and John S.
Kennedy, held a long conference at the
company's office to-day.
1t was said that plans to dissolve the
company and return the railroad stocks to
the original holders were discussed, but
this could not be confirmed. inasmuch as
Mr. Hill declined to make any statement.
He did say, however. that the general
situation was unchanged. He refused to
discuss any of the reported alternative
plans An official copy of the Supreme
Courts decision. as rendered on Monday,
will BE- received by Northern Securities
officials tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
DIED TWO DAYS AFTER
SELECTING HIS PALLBEARERS
Fireman Patrick Barrett Contracts
Consumption From Injury Sus-
tanned in Collision.

Two days prior to his death on Tues
day Patrick Barrett, a fireman, living at
No S7l2 Minnesota avenue, selected six
comrades to act as pallbearers at his
funeral.
Barrett. who was but . years old. died
as the result Of an accident sustained in
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

nervousness and weak blood before she
took Paine's Celery Compound.
She advised many OF her friends to try
it. They all said it did them more good
than any others they had tried.
Il rely on it when l am feeling weak
and tired. Mrs. NJ. ]. Taylor
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
TEXAS AND PACIFIC REPORT.
Gould Says Cotton Crop
VIII Be Large.

New York. March I6.-The annual meet
ing of the Texas and Pacific Railroad
Company was held to-day. The annual
report showed that the gross earnings
We're s1209f. "a. against S1l. col the pre-
yious wear; net earnings Sc sos. $50. against
s.. .4S4 Sil for 1902. In his report President
George j Gould says that the cotton crop
will be large this year and that the road
will profit by the St. Louis Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Gano Avenue church Entertainment.

The annual fair and entertainment given
by the Ladies' Aid Society and Epworth
League OF the Gano Avenue German NJ
e Church will be given at Boecker's
Hall, Twentieth and BisselI streets. this
evening. The proceeds are intended for
the building fund.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

REPUBLIC SP

REPJ JBLIC SFENIAIs
Corpus Christi, Tex, March l6-At
meeting of the Board of Trade this af-
teruoon it was publicly decided to raise
the bonus for the St. Louis. Brownsville
and Mexico Railroad, and the committee
will at once resume soliciting.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Managers Meetings.

Routine matters were discussed at the
meetings Of the St Louis Managers As
sociation and the St Louis Coal Traffic
Bureau at Union Station yesterday. The
members of the coal Bureau reelected the
Executive Committee.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Ancient Order of Hibernian..

Division No. ). a. o. H. will gather at
st. Bridget's School Hall. corner of JEFF
ferson avenue and Carr streets. next Sun
day at 12:45 o. m. to form line for st. Pat
rick's parade The County Board A. O.
H, will give ball at Uhrig's Cave this
evening An Easter Monday ball will he
given under the auspices of Division No. ..
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Building Permits.

Annie Fleming. to build two-story Fat build
ing at No. 2O55 Ridge; $500
Emile Zeis, to build a one-story blacksmith
shop at Nos 212-2H5 South Seventh: 5000.
J. A. Fischer. to build q one-story cafe at
Linden and De Baliviert: s., 600.
Garrick Building Company, 10 erect theater
at No 5l1 Chestnut: yl2s lOo.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

The Missouri east OF Boonviie and the Mis-
sissippi south OF the mouth Of the Missouri will
remain stationary or rise slowly: other portions
Of the rivers in this district will fall slowly.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

1t Cured Her Grip Attack-Made Her
Nervous Sister Well - Made Her
Blood Pure.
mend Paines Celery Compound cheerfully.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

". T. Sullivan OF No. 1884 Carr street.
driver Of a delivery wagon for the A. Mol
Grocery Company, was struck by Park
avepue car at Lawrence street and Park
avenue Yesterday afternoon. Both his legs
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
",IoNEY AND MORALS,
Henry Watterson to Lecture In Asso-
citation Hall To-Morroyy Night.

Money and Morals" will be the subject
OF lecture by Henry Watterson in Asso-
citation Hall, Grand and Franklin avenues,
tomorrow night. The lecture will be
given under the auspices of the King g
Daughters. the proceeds going to charity.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

Industrial College of Tennessee. located
al Tu!lahoma. is in st. Louis in the inter-
est of the institution Mr. Pursley in
tends TO erect additional buildings for the
college. and is gathering funds here for
that purpose.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Junior Headauartcr. Benefit.

An entertainment for the benefit of the
junior headquarters at the Worlds Fair
of the Peoples Fund and Welfare Asso-
citation will be given tonight in the hall
ing address will be delivered by ]. Eads
How.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

Harbor gauges yesterday marked ia feet,
indicating fall of . in 81 hours.
Business along the Leyee yesterday was fair.
Weather. partly cloudy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
PAgNE'S CELERY C0mPou
Remedy that Purifies Without Weakening CeIebra
Vitazer that Feeds Strength Whole Syst

knowing it TO have been of great benefit to
myself and my sister.
1T dispelled an attack Of grip which was
very severe on me.
MY sister had been i'll for years with
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Burglar. steal CIothiug,

Burglars entered the rooming- house of
Miss Anna Dargan at No. 3226 Pine street
last night and stole clothing valued al
S100 which was the property of rooners.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

Be we'll Don't have grip this spring.
Don't let cold get its hold on you. Be
well. It's easy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

were broken and he was bruised about the
head and body. He was taken to the City
Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
SECRET SERVICE MAN is ALWAYS AT HIS BEST.

tails-when the work won't wait until one
feels Ike working-will be greatly bene-
flied by the use of Paine's Ceiery Com
pound. 1 have used it of and on for the
past five or six years and always with
beneficial results. ts."-Theodore E Payne
Bureau.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
STEAM BOATS.
UPPER MISSISSIPPI.
ST. Louis and Calhoun Packet Co.
Str. BELLE OF CALHOUN

VIII leave wharfboat foot Of Locust St. Sat-
friday. March IS. at D.. m. for West Point.
Hamburg. Mozier's and all way landings.
JOHN W. ELwEIII. Agent.
Phones Main 1918 Kinloch s0sD :.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
RIVER NEWS.
Rise and Fall of the Rivers

or "a hours ending at a. IN.
St. Louis, Wednesday. March is, ie0I
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Soliciting Funds for Institute.

The Reverend J. II. PursIey. founder
and president of the Normal Institute and
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
Theodore E. Payne, superintendent
of the Great Bureau, Tells What
He Owes to Pnine's Gel
cry Compound.

Philadelphia, February 30
For anyone whose work requires-excess-
i've nerve power or nerve concentration I
know OF nothing better than Paine's Gel
cry Compound. Any one compelled to de-
vote long hours and close attention to de-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

These Grateful Men and Women-Tellng of WEAKNESS
Cast Off-And Happiness and Strength Regained-
Point for You the Way to Health.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17

EDWARD II. BOWIE,
Local Forecast Official.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-03-17
TO-Day's Weather.


Probably rain; warmer.