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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
BRITISH COMMISSIONER
LECTURES on PALESTINE.
Colonel @. NJ. Watson IL Guest Of
Honor ut Meeting of Men's
Club.

Colonel c. NJ. Watson. Commissioner
General for Great Britain and Secretary
to the Royal Commission at the Worlds
Fair, was the guest of honor at the reg
ular meeting of the Mems Club in the
chapel Of the First Presbyterian Church,
at Sarah street and Washington boule-
ward, last night. and his lecture on RE
cent Explorations in Palestine proved
most interesting.
Colonel Watson called particular atten-
ton to the British exhibition Of geography
and exploration at the Worlds Fair. and
said that, while England might learn with
profit many things in which America Is
proficient. the newer country must ac-
excels. because Of her long practice.
War maps are specially of the Brit
lsh Government" said Colonel Watson.
We are always having big war or a
small one. We are having a small one
in East Africa now. concerning which
Colonel Watson discussed recent discov-
cries In the Holy Land from the view
point Of, one whose reading and travel
had familiarized him with the subject.
Before the address was made music
programme was given Charles Page
ess." Miss Eugenia Getner sang Gran
fer's 'Hosannah" and several lighter Sc
lectiohs. which were well received. Miss
Lula Kunkel Burg played upon the violin
''Cainzonetta D. Ambrosia." and respond
ed to several encores. The MUSIC pro-
Eramme was concluded with Tho Soldier
knsEnss ss as:ompss1 suss 5y Mr. Page A. G. R00yn
After the lecture refreshments were
served.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
Editor Eugen label of the Ma
tional Zeitung, Berlin, Dis
cusses Emperor William.
WARM FRIEND OF ROOSEVELT.
German Author, Now in st. Louis,
Says Ruler Was Greatly
Pleased by Prince
Henry's Reception.

Emperor William OF Germany may be
one of the distinguished visitors to the
Worlds Fair. according to Eugen label
Of Berlin. editor Of the National Zeitung,
who arrived at the Hotel Jefferson yes
terday.
While the idea of the Kaiser coming
to America during the Exposition period
has not been officially discussed" said
Herr label, lit Is believed by many that
he may cross the ocean this summer If
state and personal affairs will permit
The German newspapers have not even
hinted at such a possibility as yet. but
the press is expectantiy awaiting some
Official announcement OF the EmperoTs
plans in connection with the Exposition.
Emperor William is a warm friend OF
President Roosevelt. and wishes to pay
him visit He has also become greatly
interested in the Worlds Fair. and has
been known to express the wish that he
might be able to attend.
The opportunity to visit President
Roosevelt and the Worlds Fair ON the
most auspicious one.
"The visit OF Prince Henry and his re-
ception in America has also caused the
United States. 1t is possible that the I'm.
peror's health or the affairs Of state might
prevent him from coming at this time. but
those in touch with official circles regard
the visit as altogether probable"
MET THE PRESIDENT.
Herr label has been travelling In the East
for more than two weeks. He is studying
social conditions. He says that American
cities have impressed him favorably.
While in Washington a week ago Herr
label was introduced to the President by
tho German Ambassador. He talked with
Mr.. Roosevelt for half an hour and says
he can understand how the chief executive
OF the United States and the ruler Of the
Fatherland came to be such good friends
Emperor William and President Roose-
welt are both great men OF strong Will and
sincere motives. There is something In
their characters which brings them very
close together"
Herr label Travelled extensively through
Manchuria. Siberia and China last fall He
has recently published book on The 81
berian Railway to China" which attracted
considerable notice in Germany.
He says that Russia was preparing for
the war with Japan last summer and that
Japan will meet many reverses when land
fighting beginR He says that the war will
be long one and may last for years, un-
less the Powers intervene
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
EVERY FAIR GATE
TO BE MANNED
Admissions Department Organ
lied for Opening Day With
300 Ticket Takers and
Thirty Inspectors;

When the Worlds Fair opens next Sat-
urday every gate at every entrance Will
be manred and the completed organization
of tho Admissions Department put into
operation for the first time
The automatic trEstiles which admit
the visitor upon dropping a coin In the
slot of the stile will not be put INTO i'm
mediate use, however. tickets being sold
for admission.
The fact that the bank AMI safety vaults
have not been completed makes it mad
visable to put into commission the auto
matte stiles. although seventy-five Of them
have been received The use of the stiles
makes 1t necessary to carry a large
amount Of small change on hand at the
entrances. and in the absence Of a bank. it
was not deemed fair to oblige money
changer at the gates to be the custodian
Of so large an amount as would be neces-
sary.
Three hundred gatemen win be required
for the Exposition force, and OF this num-
ber all but about seventy-five have been
engaged and are now on hand being
drilled in their work.
In addition there will be force OF
about thirty gate inspectors under Chief
will be uniformed in blue serge with brass
buttons, and caps bearing the legend, In
spector Admissions Department"
The sale OF season tickets which vas
to have closed May has been extended
to a later date, perhaps May 10 or 10 The
sale of tickets Is said to have been very
good reaching into the thousands.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
DUBLIN CLUB
KIDNAPS BAND
Myles Murphy of st. Louis Has
Time of His Life Liberating
"Ireland's Own" at New
York.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York, April 2.-Myles Murphy OF
st. Louis had the time Of his life in
liberating the members Of '1relands
Own" band. who were guests Of the Dub
lin Club OF New York at n banquet in
the Hotel Vendome tonight.
Arrangements had been made for the
band to depart at 1i:3O on a special train
for St. Louis. An hour before that time
two representatives of the New York
Central called at the banquet hall to
guide the band to the station. They were
politely but very emphatically told that
the musicians were the guests OF the
Dublin Club and would remain their
guests so long as they pleased
The railroad emissaries departed and
reported to Mr.. Murphy. who came here
to arrange for the transportation of the
band and other attaches of the Irish ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair.
When Mr.. Murphy arrived at the Ven
ticllly kidnaped. he made his way to the
presidents table and stated his case to
President Brannigan. He explained that
1t would UPSET Ian az e Pihs r. ot tb5 Who
arrived on the Etruria yesterday were de-
layed any longer. ,
PIE siGent Branniean addressed the 2o9
and odd diners. and tol1 them it was the
wish of tho Worlds Fair authorities that
their programme be adhered to.
There were loud cries from all over the
room rebelling against the departure Of
the band, when James Brady. the secre-
tary Of "Ireland's own" arose and begged
that they be pardoned for having to leave
so precipitately, expressing the most pro-
found thanks Of the band for the hospital
ity Of the club during the stay and hoping
to return the compliment by entertaining
the members as visitors to the Worlds 9
Fair during the coming summer and
autumn.
President Brannigan again arose and,
for three cheers. They were given and the
band left the hall. Their departure prac.
tically brought an elaborately planned
the railroad station just three minutes be-
fore the train pulled out
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
MOUNTED DISTRICT
TO HAVE COURT
Mayor Wells Will Present Ordi-
nance Asking for Afternoon
Sessions of First District
Tribunal.

Mayor Wells will present an ordinance
to the Municipal Assembly to-day asking
that sessions of the First District Police
Court be held at the Mounted District
Police Station. or any other place conven-
lent to the Worlds Fair grounds.
The ordinance specifies that the term
of court shall begin on May 1 and con-
tinue until December l, the sessions to
commence at o'clock each day. Provi-
sion Is made for extra clerks. who will be
appointed by the clerk Of the First District
Court. Judge Daniel OConnell Tracy
will preside.
That a court in the neighborhood of the
Worlds Fair grounds would be a neces-
sity during the Exposition was recognized
by Mayor Wells several months ago.
When the Fair opens there probably will
be many petty disturbances that will need
adjudication. and the police tribunal will
expedite matters.
The court also will be a great time
saver for the Police Department, as q day
is almost consumed in transporting pEis-
Oners downtown.
County officials also will maintain =
Worlds Fair court. Judge Greensfe,der
having made arrangements for quarters
in the Administration building.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS
READY FOR FAIRS OPENING.
mobiles From 81 Boxes and Model
Mail Car VIII he Operated.

Postmaster Frank Wyman has arranged
with Superintendent Still P. Taft Of the
Seventh Division of the Railway Mail
Service to supply clerks and material to
permit visitors at the Post-Ofice exhibit
at the Fair to see the manner Of operating
. railway postal car.
The model mail car furnished by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company for this
purpose has already been placed in the
Exposition Station in the Government
building at the Fair. and will be in active
operation the opening day OF the Exposi-
ton. 1t will be used in connection with
the regular postal service ON the grounds.
Postmaster Wyman is arranging for an
automobile collection service to take the
place of the antiquated wagon service in
the collection of malls at the Fair grounds.
The eighty-four mail and package col
lection boxes in the grounds were definite
~ located yesterday. and will be in readi-
ness for the reception of mail on Saturday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
BIG.DRY GOODS HOUSES
TO BE CLOSED SATURDAY.
Opening Day Of the Worlds Fair
VIII Be Observed by All Branches
Of Mercantile Business.

That opening day Of the Worlds Fair,
next Saturday, will be celebrated through
out the city was practically assured yes
terday. when retail dry goods merchants
agreed to close their doors.
Representatives of the rand-Leader. B.
Nugent & Bro. Scruggs, Vandervoort &
Barney and William Barr Dry Goods Com
pany attended a meeting Of retail dry
goods merchants. where the resolution
was adopted. 1t was agreed to close doors
at 6 o. clock Friday evening and remain
closed until opening time Monday morning.
1t is probable that other dry goods firms,
representatives Of which were not in at
tendance yesterday, will agree to the ac-
ton taken. and decide to close.
All branches Of mercantile business will
observe the day. Ofnces of the city gov
ernment will be closed. The Recorder 8
office, which Is governed by State laws.
and the marriage license offices will be
open until II O'Clock at the City Hall on
Saturday.
Wholesale dry goods houses. commission
merchants. hardware firms. wholesale gro
cery firms, trade organizations and the
Merchants and Stock exchanges will sus-
pend business.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26

The funeral OF David NJ Houghtlin OF Jer-
seyviile, whose death occurred on Saturday from
pne unioDia. will take place this morning at 10
O'Clock from the Houghtlin Home to Oak Grove
Cemetery.
C W. Campbell OF st. Louis was visitor
in Jerseyville yesterday.
Miss Lille Belle Pierce OF st. Louis IS the
guest of Miss Clara Belle Staten in Jerseyvflle
Mrs l. II Schroeder Of Chicago Is the
guest OF Jerseyvii1e friends.
Charles Warren has returned to 81. Louis
after visiting relatives in Jerseyyiie.
Misses Nina Waggoner and Lotta Iarlxn
of 81 Louis We're the guests yesterday OF Jer-
seyville relatives.
Doctor II. X. Barnett has returned to Up
per Alton. after visiting his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs A, A. Barnett, in Jerseyville.
Editor ]. NJ Page of the Jerseyville Demo
crat has gone to Denver. Colo.
The Monday Evening Art Circle Of Jersey
Vile met last evening at the Carnegie Library
and discussed American painters. Among the
papers were IF. ID. Miilet." by Mrs. Frank
Enlbiy. and Edward Blashfin.'' by Miss Fran-
els Hassett.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
BEQUEATHS $500 TO ASYLUM.
Rest of Estate George G. Menke
Leaves to Relatives.

George c. Menke, by his will fled for
probate yesterday. left $500 to the German
Protestant Orphan Asylum. on tho St.
Charles rock road. and his household
goods. pictures and paintings to q sister.
He beoueathed his real estate in Ger
many. his watch and chain and diamonds
to his nephew. Gustave A. Tielke Of
Elsfelth. Germany. His nephew. with
Frederick Stock. of st. Louis. are made
trustees for the rest Of the estate. the
income to be paid to the testators sis
ters. At their death one-haK Of tho
property will go to his nephew, who will
hold the rest in trust for testator's niece,
Martha Tielke. the income to be paid to
her until her marriage. when the proper
ty will be turned over to her.
Should she not marry. the property will
go, at her death. to the city of Elsfeth,
to establish a fund for charitable pur-
poses, to be known as the George Menke
fund.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
FINE STATUARY DESTROYED
BY VANDALS ON FAIR SITE.
Sculpture Valued at Almost 1000
Francs Il Rsined in French Pa
viliOn-Ns Trace Of Culprit.

Costly pieces of statuary in the French
pavilion at the Worlds Fair werer uined
Sunday night OF early yesterday morning
by one or more unidentified vandals. The
pieces SO wantonly destroyed were two
beautiful marble statues by French artists
and two fowered vases.
According to a report made on the out
rage to Captain Conrad OF the Jefferson
Guards. the statue 'St. JEAN" by Dubon.
was broken beyond repair. and gave evil
dence in its condition of having been
hurled to the floor. Its cost was esti-
mated at 625 francs.
RousseIs Shepherds Star" another
Statue. was torn from its pedestal, the
head of the figure torn off, and the whole
beautiful piece practically ruined.
The latter sculpture was valued at 1000
francs Besides the ruined statues. two
fowered vases in the pavilion were broken
to pieces. and are total loss. The value
Of the vases was put at 200 francs each.
Officials Of the Exposition and Of the
Jefferson Guards are at a loss to know
who the perpetrators were. or what motive
they could have had in committing the
deed. Captain Conrad. upon receipt OF
the report put men to work investigat-
ing the crime, and will use every endeavor
to discover the identity OF the persons
who did IT
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
PATAGONIAN CHIEF AT WORK.
Incursion of Water in His Tent
Breaks Long Spell of lndolence.

Incurai0n Of Water in His Tent
Breaks Long Spell Of Incidence.
An unprecedented sight was seen yes
terday at the Worlds Fair grounds. For
the first time during his stay in st. Louis
the big Tehuelche chief of the Patago-
mans cast aside his dignity and prejudice
against exertion OF any kind and worked.
He worked. even If 1t was not for long.
Breaking a long and enjoyable spell of
elegant leisure. he took his spade in hand
and for the space Of a few minutes dug
into the soil surrounding his guanoco-
skin tent. And while he toiled his fellow
giants looked on with evident enjoyment
Of the unusual spectacle.
The cause Of the Patagonian's exertions
was an involuntary one. The heavy rains
had flooded his tent and there was no out
let for the water. The Patagonian has no
fondness for water. He prefers Bourbon
or something that has an equally strong
flavor.
To have the unwelcome element removed
from his sight he dug trench about his
tent 80 that the offending water might
now away.
When the task was done he sat In his
tracks and. drawing the ready bottle from
beIeath his skin mantle. he Quaffed gem
erously to offset the effects of the water,
and resumed his indolent meditations.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
CHIEF sUsPENDs POLICEMAN.
Clemens Schonhoff Held Pending
Investigation of Nolan's Death.

II was learned yesterday that Clemens
Schonhoff, now being held under an in
formation charging him with being impli-
Gated in the death of James Nolan, was
appointed an emergency policeman a
month ago.
AS soon as Chief Kfely learned Of this
he ordered the man suspended and his star
taken from him
Nolan was killed In the saloon Of Tim
othy McAuliffe Thirteenth street and Cass
avenue, on the Sunday following the Dem
ocratic primaries and it Is said that evi-
dence will be brought TO SHOW that MS
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
SONS OF VETERANS PLANS.
Elect Officers and Prepare to En-
tertain Visiting Members.

At a recent meeting Of the United Sons
Of Confederate Veterans at the home OF
Doctor H. N. Spencer. No. 272s Washing
ton avenue, preparations were made for
the reception Of visiting members Of the
organization during the Fair.
Officers were elected as follows: Thomas
e Powe. commander: Frank B. Coleman.
lieutenant commander, and Walter. H.
Saunders, treasurer.
Committees were appointed to arrange
for the entertainment of veterans and
Sons Of Veterans when they come to the
city after the general reunion at Nashville
on June A. 15, l6 and IL.
Delegates were also appointed to repre-
sent Camp Sterling Price. U. S. c. " of
st. Louis, at the convention at Nashville
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
H0USEBREAKER WAS POLITE.
AS Harry Moore Awoke Burglar
Greeted Him, and Escaped.

'Heilo, Harry" were the words ad-
dressed to Harry Moore of No. 1908 North
Eleventh street early yesterday morning
by an unidentified burglar. who was leav-
ing the room when Moore awoke.
Moore jumped from bed and ran after
the man, but he escaped. On investigation
Moore found that clothing valued at IS,
silver watch and chain and a pair of eye
glasses were missing. He at once report
ed the burglary to the police. Moore de-
scribes the burglar as being about "a years
sers and black soft hat. The burglar en-
tered through an insecure rear door.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS ARRIVE.

Four Different Artists Societies Rep
resented by festerday's Arrivals.
Austria's Worlds Fair colony now in st
Louis was increased yesterday to thirty
six persons by the arrival in the city of
twenty Exposition workers sent to st.
Louis by the Austrian Government.
Among the arrivals is the architect of the
Austrian National Pavilion. Oscar Bau-
mann.
Representatives of the four societies of
artists and sculptors, which will show
their works in the Palace Of Fine Arts and
the Austrian Pavilion. also were included
Rudolph Bsrnt Of vlsnna represents the
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
Paroled Convict IL Held.

Patrick Hughes. q paroled convict from tho
Illinois Penitentiary at Joliet. is held at tho
Central Police Station. awaiting instructions
from the Illinois authorities. It is thought
that he is wanted on charge OF breskinS his
three weeks ago with Mrs. Mary Downey and
her two children. and has been living at No
1851 Singleton street. Richard Downey. the
wornan's husband. came TO st. Louis several
days ago and left last night with his wife for
Buffalo. n. Y. where they expect TO remain.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
HOMES FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
The Rev. Father James T. Co6ey VIII
Provide Accommodati0ns.

The Rev. Father James T. Co6ey WiIi
Provide Accommodations.
st. Leo's old school building at Twenty
third and Mullanphy streets will be con-
verted into home for visiting Knights Of
Columbus and thteir friends during the
Worlds Fair. Circulars have been sent
to the various councils Of the order in the
country. notifying them Of the fact.
Accommodations have been arranged
for 800 persons. and besides sleeping quar-
ters, which will be provided at low rates,
breakfast will also be served. Arrange
Ynents arc in charge of the Reverend Ia
ther James T. Corey, N. ]. Kelley. T. F.
The Reverend Father b. 8. Phelan of
Mount Carmel Church. at Baden, will
make similar provisions at his parochial
school during the Worlds Fair season.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
NEW YORK COMING TO FAIR.


Addison Weeks, who has just returned
to the city from q trip Of several weeks
through Northern and Eastern Now York.
reports great interest in the Worlds Fair
among residents of the Empire State.
'I was in the same parts Of the State
during the month Of March," said Mr..
Weeks but very little enthusiasm was
manifested In the Fair. On my recent
trip. however. find everybody tnQuiring
about the St. Louis Exposition. and ex-
pressing a desire to be here. / was asked
by several gentlemen, on one occasion,
what would be the best time to visit the
Fair. answered that July and August
fine fioral displays expected. Well was
the reply, It's pretty hot in July in st.
Louis. but wen be there. anyhow
That's about the sentiment now
throughout the State, and l look for a
big attendance from New York all through
the Fair
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
ST. LOUIS COUNTY EXHIBIT PLANS.
Commissioners Ask Court to Increase
Fair Appropriation 5000.

George Bowles. ]. Henry Zeich and Henry
Helnemann. acting as committee from
the st. Louis County Worlds Fair Soci-
ETY., appeared before the County Court in
Clayton yesterday and asked that the ap-
propriation for the county's exhibit at the
Worlds Fair be increased.
The County Court originally appropn-
ated s.. 600 for the Corn Show held last No
vember at Clayton, the best exhibits OF
which were turned over to the Missouri
Worlds Fair Commission. OF the amount
only $500 was used, but the committee rep
resented that the remainder would be en-
tirely inadequate to properly exhibit the
county's resources.
The committee estimates that It will
take at least 5000 to defray the expenses
Of q comprehensive exhibit from the
county. The Court took the request under
adyisement.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
NATIONAL COMNIssTON TO MEET.

Worlds Fair Body Has Little Blsi-
ness to Transact, However.
The National Worlds Fair Commission
will meet at the Southern Hotel this
morning. Senator Carter OF Montana,
President of the commission. arrived in
St. Louis yesterday. and all Of the mem-
bers Of the commission. 1t is expected,
will be in the city in time to attend to-
days meeting.
The National Commission has very little
to do. Accounts will be audited. and the
programme for the opening Of the Expo
alton. The commission can change this
programme IL 1t sees fit, but 1t Is quite
probable that the plan Of ceremonies as
previously outlined will not be altered.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-04-26
Gets Verdict for ss, 1000.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Lexington. Mo-. April "a verdict of
5000 was returned into court tonight by
the jury in the case OF Mollie Elliott
against Kansas City. Mo. The plaintiff
sued for injuries sustained by fall on a
defective sidewalk August "a. 1888. This
been reversed and remanded for new trial
on an appeal to the Supreme Court