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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26

school AT Shclbna. Mo. Doctor Webdell
was then only 10 years old and his fu-
ture wife WAS few years his Junior. but
an old resident saws age was no barrier
to their lovemaliing.
Both agreed that come what might they
would marry when they had attained their
majority. and meunW hile he woIld do
what he could to achieve success.
Some years later Miss Byruin moved
from The Missouri town to Chicago. While
there she kept up a correspondence with
her scEooiday lover. and Was kept in
formed of his progress.
She especially pleased when, six
Years ago, he announced his intention OF
becoming 4 Methodist Minister. and did
all within her power to encourage him.
Doctor Wchdell was ordained five years
ago During the first two years Of his
ministry he was it charge of the Meth
odist Church at Maryville. Mo. Three
years ago he was sent to ST. PaUIs
Church. where he has met with great sue
cess. Doctor Webdell is highly thought
OF by the members of his church. and up-
IN his return to St. Louis reception will
be given in honor OF his wife.
Doctor Wehdell departed last Friday for
Shelbina for Il brief visit with his parents.
wfn reside there. and will reach Chicago
tomorrow lmediatcy after the marriage
ceremony Mr. and Mrs. WebGell will de-
mart for an EXTENDED! tour of the Great
Lakes and Niagara Falls.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
SHOWERS PREDICTED TO-DAY.
Cloudy Weather in Sight, With
Mild Temperature.

Partly cloudy with showers" is the
official forecast for to-day.
The general conditions continue fair, and
Forecaster L. II. Bowie qualities his pre-
dition for showers with the semiofhcial
statement that they will only be local.
The area of fair weather extends over
the central and lower Mississippi Valley.
ard the districts east. except the Atlantic
States, where rain was general. In the
extreme upper Mississippi and Missouri
valleys and the Southwest. the weather
is unsettled, and there have been scat
tered showers throughout that region. The
rains were heavy in extreme southern
Texas. Eastern Colorado and Virginia.
The highest temperature recorded yes
terday was 81 degrees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
PORTO RICAN
EXHIBIT OPENS
Sixth Anniversary of Landing of
General Miles on the Island
Appropriately Observed.

Six years ago to the day yesterday
General Miles landed on the shores of
Porto Rico with an American army and
achieved what is said 10 have been the
most notable bloodless conquest in his
tory Yesterday was Porto Rico Day at
the Worlds Fair. and the Exposition
Commission from the island celebrated
the day by formally opening the exhibit
OF their country in the Palace of Agri-
culture.
The opening was celebrated with a re-
ception to the officials of the Exposition.
the Commissioners of foreign Govern
ments and many invited guests. Only the
absence Of General Miles, who was In the
city, kept the event from being most no.
table example OF a specially appropriate
celebration.
the afternoon. and was held in the sec
ond story of the pagoda, which Is part
of the Porto RiCan exhibit. Refreshments
were served here, the piece de resistance
of which was delicious Porto Rican coffee.
President Jamie AnneXy of the commits
sion. assisted by Mrs. Annexy. Antonio
Mar,ani and Assistant Secretary Louis
Nicholas Hernandez OF the Venezuelan
Commission received the guests;
There We're no speeches save the few re-
In.tlkS OIL lltSluthl tNp!tNSiNt VI
his pleasure and qualification at the par
ticipation of the island. without which.
he said. the worlds tair would not be
complete.
To each guest was given souvenir of
Porto Rican coffee in a white carton tied
with red, white and blue ribbons. A badge
with the islands coat-of-arms was also
pinned on the dress of each guest upon en-
tering.
The two-storied pavilion of the island in
the Palace of Agriculture Is filed from
the resources and products of the island.
Some of the lace and fancy work done by
the women of the island is priceless and
of a quality that can hardly be eXcelled.
A fine display of the educational work be-
ing done in the island schools is included
in the display.
Among the distinguished guests present
were: President Francis. Secretary Wal
ter B. Stevens. J. r. da Motta and ].
America das Santos of the Brazilian Com
mission. L. NJ. Ambard of the Venezuelan
OF the Nicaraguan Commission. Secretary
wife and daughter. of the Vene-
zuelan Commission: A. Fl. Abraza, Egyp-
tian delegate: H. Amagasti of the Argen-
tine Commission. and K. ID. Estrada, Com
missioner General from Cuba.
After the reception President Francis and
the entire party visited the only Spanish
exhibit made in the entire Exposition.
This is the display of Spanish wines.
of Mauricio Mandil. who received the party
at his booth in the Palace of Agriculture.
The display is the work of three enter
prising Spanish merchants. Mr.. Mandil
served his guests punch made of the
oldest vintage of Spain.
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REPUBLIC SfE|IAt.
Nc: York. July 25.-NeGrIy all the mem
bors CT the Democratic National Commit
tee Fad reported nt the Hoffman House
tonight. In addition there were such
mittce ss Blvid y. I'M William r. Sh.e-
han. Senator Arthur y. German. Senator
Frederick r. Dubois Of Idaho and John +.
Hopkins OF Illinois. who took II leading
part n the conferences concerning the
meet!:s OF the committee at noon in III,
Hoffrnnn House Tomorrow.
All ne members Of the committee " no
were ca the ground Tonight favored ;he
eleC ti0'I Of Thomas Taggar. to the chair
rranship and that office was regarded as
disposed OF. 1t was TIE opinion cf ma
jority OF the committee that IA strors E;x-
ttutlEe Committee. consisting bctn Of
members OF the National Committee and
memhe,s OF the National Committee.
should ne formed, and lhat William r.
Sies!i.1 should b. placed at its head II
SeelntG PROBABLE tonight that thts plan
would he carried out. and that Ar. Enee-
han would accept.
II seemed uroOah'e tonight that the
office OF sergeaut-at-arms OF the commit
tee. new he.l by Colonel John |. Martin
of ST. Louis. VIII be left vacant for the
present. as there IS said 10 b. nothing Tor
that Official u do until The next National
Convention, ard the st:'fc for the place
has become so great that there Is fear Of
arous.ns much bitterness by awarding it
now.
1t wss arranged through Norman r,
Mack aGd Cord Meyer. chairman Of the
the members of The committee 70 E,acnus
to call on Judge Parker on Wednesday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
ST. LOUIS COUNTY NOTES.

A marriage licensewas issued in Clay
ton yesterday to Louis w. Deuser of Span-
ish Lake and Stella Mueller OF Creve
Robert Miller was arrested by Jeffer-
son Guard at the Worlds Far grounds
yesterday afternoon on charge OF at
tempting to gain admission by climbing
over u fence. He was turned over to
Deputy Constable Bode and locked in jaii
at Clayton.
The St. Louis. and Olvette Railway
Company yesterday petitioned the County
Court tor authority to build i5D feet of
track from the Transit tracks on the Bon.
homme road west to the Woman's MaRa-
zine building. without givirg a pond or
filing a profile map. Action ul the petition
Was deferred until nextSatu.day
Sixty summonses have been issued bv
Judge Barron in Webster Groves for own,
ers of dogs who have failed to paw fha
license of 81 per annum. The charge il
violation of a town ordinance, and is usu-
ally settled by the payment of costs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
AUTOMOBILISTS COVER
ssoe16,200 MILES OF JOURNEY.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles j. Glidden Of
BOston Are Making IA Tour
of the World.

A Boston man who will be with the New
England delegation of the American Auto
mobile Association on it's arrival in st.
Louis August l. has already covered
5000 miles OF 10000 mile journey in his
automobile. He is Charles j. Glidden,
who. with Mrs Glidden. has travelled over
Europe with his machine From ST. Louis
he will start on a journey through the Pa
clffc countries and the Orient
Mr.. Glicden's machine Is equipped with
a new mechanical device OH its wheels that
will permit of its use on the steel rails of
railroads where wagon roads are impassa-
Bile. The wheels are made with ianges
that allow high rate of speed to be
maintained on the railways right of way.
The tour of Mr.. Glidden has already at
tracted much attention In Europe. where
1t began. With his machine he made the
record of having been the first automo-
biiist TO cross the Arctic Circle. His trav-
cling companions are Mrs. Glidden and
Charles Thomas of London. chauffeur. He
was photographed with them directly.
north of Sweden at the point where the
crossing of the Arctic line was made.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
Marine Intelligence.

New York. July. 25.-Arrived: Mime.
tonka from London; Heligoland from Co.
penhagen: Calabria from Naples; Rotter-
dam from Rotterdam
Plymouth, July 25.-Arrived: Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse from New York
Gieraltar,' July 25, d. m.-Sailed
steamer koenigin Luise from Genoa and
Naples for New York iiu
New York. July 25,-Arrived: Anchoria
Liverpool, July 2i.-Arrived: Hungarian
from Montreal; Montfort from Montreal
and Quebec.
Glasgow, July 4.-Arrived: Pomera nian
from Montreal and Quebec via, Liverpool;
July %, Mongolian from New York
Rotterdam, July 22.-Arrived: Statenda m
from New York. IA
Bremen. July A-Arrived: Prinzessin AL
Cherbourg. A'u
LONDON. July, 25.-Arrived: Minneapolis
Liverpool, July 24-Sailed: Rueonsa ri, n
drom Glasgow for Philadelphia.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26

After courtship which practically eN-
tended over a period Of twenty-five years
the Reverend c. W. Webdell. pastor of
st. Paurs NJ T. Church. South. Will
marry Miss Mary T. ByrtUn of Chicago
his childhood sW e:heart The ceremony
will take place in the last-nalned CITY
Thursday. hut just ~ what hour ana al
what church Il will he performed is Sc
CT ct which tne minister would not connde
10 any of MS ST. Louis friends. fearing
demonstration.
The announcement OF their pastors conf
ing nuptiais was made to the members OF
the St Paul congregation on last Sunday
by the Reverend Doctor T. f. Sharp, Pre-
siding Elder OF the st. Louis District.
who in the absence of Mr.. Webde!l. oc-
cupied the pulpit.
Members Of the church were taken
completely by surprise. since. as one
stated. they believed their pastor TO be
confirmed bachelor. and 100 ;in!d TO have
an affair of the heart.
Connected with the marriage is a ro-
nance which dates back to the boyhood
days of Doctor Wsbdell. when he and
Miss Byrum attended the same country
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Judges and clerks for the next election
n>ay be drafted by the Election Board.
William Miller, Just for a little exer-
else SWAN frcIn Chain of Rocks 10 JEFF
Jcrsor' Barracks.
Judge McElhinney has ordered special
Grand Jury 80 Investigate the gambling
situation In st. Louis County.
Policeman Frederick Luke OF the Broad
way squad was suspended on charge OF
assault.
Plans for bringing thousands Of factory
employees to the Worlds Fair have been
n atured.
The old Soulard Market is to be con-
verted into free public bathhouse.
81. Louis boomers for Walprdge feel
confident he viii he nominated.
Renaldo Valco walks from Costa Rica
Cor prize that does not exist.
Prices OF fresh meats. which were in
creased last week. showed a slight down
ward tendency yesterday.
4 party of prominent Republican leaders,
accompanied by the St Louis delegates,
departed for the ST. Joseph convention
last night, all feeling confident that former
Mayor Walbridge would be nominated for
Governor On the first ballot.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
CLAIMS INJURED WOMAN
COULD WELD BRO0MSTICK.
HStirond Agent Alleges That Mrs.
Jordan Whipped Her Children
Soon After Accident.

Samuel c. Brown, claim agent of the
ST. Louis and Meramec River Railroad
Company, fled an affidavit in the CLAYTON
Circuit Court yesterday in which be al
legged that Mrs. Stella Jordan. who is
suing his company for damages was able
10 vigorously wield broomstick against
her children at the time she was supposed
to have been almost dying from her in
Juries.
Mrs Jordan was injured at Meramec
Highlands one day during the spring of
lyoo and now Seeks to hold the railway
her $1.5O0 damages about three weeks ago
in the Circuit Court The affidavit filed
by Brown yesterday was in support of a
motion for a new trial. He claims the in
jury complained of was caused from an
other source and cites in support the con-
tention that Mrs. Jordan used a broom on
her children the day after the accident is
charged to have occurred
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
wAR II TILE EAR EAST.

Russians arc retrcating toward Hal
Cherg. after suffering 4 severe defeat in
the vicinity of Tstchel>iao,
The seizure and sinking Of the British
steamer Knight Commander by the Nladi-
vnstoE squadron is The subject of 4 search
iT-g inquiry ordered by the British Gov
eminent
The United States Government probably
viii take up without delay the demand OF
the owners of the cargo of the Knight
Commander for redress for the less ot
their property, which. they declare. was
rot contrahand..
Tla NiadjyostoR squadron is sighted
c;ose TO the mouth OF Toxic Bay, and i'm
portart events are expected nj any mo-
IneNi.
Toxic officials believe that the course OF
Russia in the Psciiic and in the Red sea
indicates a desire 10 involve other Pow
rrs. IN crder 10 have good excuse fer
abandoning the war With Japan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26

that. fought on the side of the Beers dur
ing the campaign. In fact, one of the reg
imental officers, Captain Quinn, served un-
der Colonel Flake in the Irish Brigad,.
with distinction during the early part OF
the war. The officers were presented to
General Cronte and General Viljoen.
President Francis made his first trip
to the Boer War only last week He has
been so busily engaged that it was impos-
sible for him to see this exhibition earlier
So delighted however. was Mr. Francis
with the spectacle that he will again at
tend with the entire Board of Directors
of the Worlds Fair tonight In addition
TO the Stats Artillery Band of the Boer
War. the Indian Band. over seventy-fve
strong. from the Indian School, will be
present and render special selections on
this occasion.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26

Browns lose to Boston after eleven in
nings by score of 4 to 3.
New York rowers arrived for regatta
meet.
Local marksmen will settle the cham
pionships with revolver and pistol the first
week in September at Bobringville.
First Mason ran mile, carrying ia
pounds. in 1:3s% on the Fair Grounds track
yesterday. Other winners were La Prin-
cess. Marquis de Carabos. Six Shooter.
Loretta NJ. and Rose Court.
Winners at Union. yesterday were Tara,
Silver Foam, Yo San, Erbe. Cyrano, Gold
Spot and Gould.
Rebo and Bad Penny look like winners
on the two tracks
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
SENATOR DAVIS WILL BE
NOTIFIED ON AUGUST II.

Bedford. Pa. July Ex-senator Davis
told the Associated Press to-day that he
had received Il telegram from Judge Par
ker yesterday saying that he would hold
his notifica ton meeting on August 10. and
as he had planned to have his notification
meeting held one week later than Judge
sent a telegram to John Sharp Williams
of Mississippi. temporary chairman of the
ST. Louis convention, that his notification
meeting would be held at White sulphur
Springs, w. Va, August Il.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
DESERTED ON WEDDING DAY.
Julia Blankenmeister SO Alleges
in Divorce Suit.

Julia Blankenmeister alleged in her suit
for divorce. filed in the Circuit Court yes
terday, that her husband. Edgar. sep
arated from her the day of their marriage
October IS. 1902. She sought to bring him
back, but he refused she alleged.
Mary ]. Tucker charged that her hus-
band. E. NJ Tucker. abused and deserted
her. They were married December 25.
1893 and separated May /. 1903.
Charles Miller alleged that his WIFE
Mary, deserted him February I8 IS9s
They We're married December IS, 1852.
Agnes Gray charged that her husband
William. deserted her. They were married
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
COMING IN OCTOBER.

Colonel Clarence r. Edwards OF the In
suIar Department. who arrived from
Washington yesterday. announced that
President Roosevelt probably will visit
the Worlds Fair In October.
Colonel Edwards SAYS that the presi-
dents visit will not be in the nature OF 4
campaign call. He is anxious to see the
Exposition. and the details O. the trip soon
Will be completed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
A -II-knoYrn Canadian Lady Sends
letter of Enlargement 90 i'e-rn-na.

Miss Mary Burns. Is Spring Garden
Road. Halifax. y. s. writes: Having
trouble and to build up a broiien-dowI:
system with the very best results. | AN
pleased to state M experience with this
excellent medicine. | had been troubled
with stomach trouble and poor digestion
for some years. and although | tried many
remedies and dieting. nothing seemed to
three months ! had entirely recovered my
health and strength. Mary Burns.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
Regulars to Guard Exhibits.

detachment Of United States troops.
under Captain ]. "A. Simpson. arrived at
the Exposition yesterday and went into
camp on the grounds near the Chelten-
ham entrance THESE men will be en-
ployed in guarding the Government
radium exhibit in the Palace of Mines
and Mctallurgy and other Government
exhibits.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
Illinois Regiment Visits BOer War
Exhihif-PreSidcut Ernucis Aftends

The Seventh Illinois Regiment, under
Colonel Moriar'ty. attepded the Boer War
exhibition last evening
This regiment is composed of many
lrishmen. who took particular interest in
the famous tattle scenes that are repre-
sented.
The Seventh Illinois was one of the
strongest supporters of the Irish Brigade
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
TO-OGY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.


Yesterdays bauk clearings were ss.oo'.-
~, balances S7si,es2. Local discount rates
were between az aud per cent. Domes-
tie cNchangc Was quoted as follows: New
York. 4Cc p'ras;iipm bid, zoe premium asked :
rhtcasa iJc premium bid. Nc premium
nsked; Cincinnati, Louisville and New Or
leans. los discount bid par asked.
Wheat closed higher at SGisHS6'2c bid
Sept 9lG92c Nc. : red, Corn closed high
- at i7'4c Sept, aliac No. mixed. Oats
closed at Sz'sr Sept, 4Of3 4oi2r No. mixed
Spot ccttpn was unchanged in the local
market,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
WOMAN USES HORSEWHIP.
st. Joseph Girl Chastises One
Lover as Another Holds Him.
REPEBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Joseph. Mo. July 25.-Fred Striblen.
proprietor of a downtown drug store, held
Cyrus n. Wheeler. a boy 16 years old,
while Miss Mabel Branson thrashed him
with Il horsewhip for fully ten minutes
to-day Striblen called at the young mans
home pulled him out of the front door and
dragged him to the street, where the
The trouble arose over the attentions
which Wheeler had been paying Miss
Branson. to which Stribien objected
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
RELEN GOULD GIVES PRESENTS.
Sends Grnphophone and 100 Books to
the Y. u. e. 4. Tent.

The Y. NJ. c. a. tent west of the Model
Camp is made attractive b. two presen :
f:Cm Miss Helen Gould. One is a large
sraphophone. another a bookcase con-
tanning about hundred volumes of high
class modern fiction and a set of song
books containing the songs of the United
States Army and Navy.
Miss Gould is very. much Interested in
the work of the military department of
the Y. NJ. c. A, and these gifts are two
of many which she has bestowed on the
department
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
My HOT WEATHER MAKES WOMEN NERVOUS.
Suggestions BY DR.. Hartman
How to Combat the Nervous
Depression Incident to
Warm Weather.

Nervousness is very common among
women. This condition is due TO anaemic
nerv" csnters. The nerve centers are the
reservoir for rerve vitality. These cen
tera become bioodlcss for the want Of
Pepper nutrition.
This condition is especially noticeable
during the warm season. Every summer
an army OF invaiids are produced as Il di-
rect result Of wax nervous systems.
This could e.-siiy te overcome by tho
of tho trouble by correcting the digesti-:
Perfect digestion furnishes increased -.
Triton for the nerve ccnterS. Perfecti-
digested food gives these reservoirs of lii.
a vitality which creates strong. steady
nerves. and in this manner fo-tifics and
nour;shes life.
Miss Biarche Grey. A prominent young
society woman of Memphis. Tenn. in a
rer"nt letter from IA Alabama street.
writes. TO a society woman whose
nervous force is often taxed TO the utmost
FROM ilck ot rest and irregular lne1ls.
] krow OF nothing which IL of -
r-'ucb benefit as tcrTNa. ! took II -
few months ago when | felt my strength
giving way. and ]; sOOn made itself
manifest In giving me new strength
and hcaHh.''-NiSs blanche Grey.
Pe-ru-na c2ntEin. no Narcotics.
Toneut use IN so many homes is that it
contains no narcotic OF any kind. Pcruna
is perfectly ~ITlcSS. 1t '!n be used any
lrrrth of time without acquiring a drug
habit. P"runa does not produce tempo
Ilrv results. 1t is permanent in its effect.
il has no bad effect upon the system.
and gradually eliminates catarrh by re-
moving tn" cause OF cat,rrh. There are a.
multitude of homes where PeruDa mas
been Us.d off and on ior twenty years
Such Il thing coIld not be possible If Pc
runa cCntaiT.ed any drugs of narcotic
nature
At this season OF the year we are pc
cilliarlv liabl" t. infImmations of the
stomach and bowels. II is the part OF
wisdom to learn how TO cut them short
and in the easiest and quickest manner.
Peruna does this by its peculiar power
over all forms Of catarrhal troubles.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
Depressed and Nervous From
Excessive Smoking and Drinking.

Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Il most val
liable remedy for relieving the immediate
i'll effects of excessive smoking o. tr.ink-
ing II cures the heavy. dull headache.
depression and languor. and induces RESI-
full sleep.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-26
Pcto..ey-Harbor s.rinu,

Through sleeping cars daily via Illinois
Central. Ticket office 30S North Broadway
and Union Station.