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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

M. I'rHuer and Henry Ku"hn have returned
from = hunting trip.
Ms. G I. Icn"s entertained the members
# the Excelsior club Yesterday afternoon.
f. y. Helm is in Champaign. III.
Mrs. e.. NJ Foiuan has returned from a
v;si; TO E,Il"ville.
rire".
The members If tho Eiks viii entertain the
laCies Thursday evening at the ciutro'ms.
Mrs. James Tayior is visiting in cairo. III.
Mrs n. JcpsOn Of Chartraua avenu" will
entertain the Ladies Literary circle tomorrow
afternoon
Mrs. ". 6. Carney viii entertain tho mem
hers Of the Wednesday, club this m1rninc at
her home IN Howe avenue
The Marquette CIub will give their annual
hal! tonight at tho Music Hall.
Miss Hilda Parks is visiting in Mascou,ah.
and Mrs. Frank Smith Of Nor-h Ninth
street Will entertain friends this evening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
COMMERCIAL GLIB COMMITTEES.
Intention of Organization Is to An
sist Public improvements.

Standing committees were selected at
the meeting of the Bclleville Commercial
Club Monday night. The purpose of the
Club in 1894 is TO cooperate with the city
administration in the public improvements
which have been fostered under Mayor
Fred ]. Kern. The roster of the commit
tees is as follows:
Membership. II. wanGelin. chairman: H.
NJ. Dittoe. u. \. Krehs. II. II. WilderInan.
Emil Kohl, George Rauschkclb. Ed Leopold.
Rnilroads-G.orge Il. Rogers, chairman: Peter
Fellner. Z. +. Waugeiin. f. Lee Harrison. IL.
y. Murcn. W. L. Desnoyers. Edward Abend. Jr.
Promotion Of Trdtie-tirorge w. Detharii1E.
chairman: Fred j Kern. Emil Gen. Pn. Knapp,
Ii. J. Fink. William EeKardt. Al Horner.
Legislation-W. l.. kirchcr. chairman: Il. J.
TecklenhurS; II. l. Powell: Joseph %Saenger. j.
A. Willoughby. IL. Semneiroth. Doctor Aut.n.
Public provements- NJ. Romeiser, chair.
man. Doctor Portuondo, L. w. West, Jr., Adam
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
RATS DlsFIGuRE DEAD MAN.
Relieves Ii VIII he Irnpos
sible to Identify Body.

Deputy Coroner c. y. Stroeper Of Upper
Alton Yesterday found that the rats had
eaten ths face and hands of the unknown
suicide at OldenburS to such an extent
that it will practically he impossible to
identify the man.
The stranger, who wa.s apparently so
years old. ard wore a gray beard and
mustachc. without any side whiskers. was
found Monday morning near Oldenhurg,
hanging by a hemp cord to the rafter in
an old barn on the beers farm. He had
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

H !. Bowman and Z. NJ Bowman ot Alton
departed yesterday for a trip through tAc
East.
t, Marplehack Of Alton has gore TO Peoria.
Ill
Gus Ncerman has returned to Springfield.
III. after visiting relatives In Alton
". ] Scott and I. !. Mor-issev OF Alton
have returned from Eflncham. III.
-"haries Lewis Of Alton has returned from
Atlanta. Ga.
VIII Sinclair OF Upper Alton has gone TO
LitChfeld, Ill.
George Il johnson has returned 70 Spring
field, Ill, from Il visit in Upper Alton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
E:lwnrtiSviIIr Notes

. -fi'flHrt urarh. a ..Fround man With IL.
Glove Leaf steel crew. working out ~ ri
wayds'ille. rancht his foot on \ clod yesterda,
ana Wa uuI:," t. avoid = falling raj Tbs
>o-pnuud Uirc, II metal struck his right 10.
al The hip, aus stripped the flesh OF 10 the f,,-
Es WJs carried into town on an engine e. mr.,
limirary treatment and then taken to a hos
pital-
Joseph Schmidt. tax collector Of Edwards
HarISylic Township. has qualified hy tiiine
bond Of tIl.io". with il.nry Trare-. George X,
Mgr, Juhn Sto'T, II T Hotz and <. +
George K~,t,crmann. a former cole tor. as a.
si-taut. James W. smith. collector az tItTr
has filed bond * S,1f."iA. with L.u,as Tf.;f
f-rherser. Gorh1rd Taphcrn. +. J lrrI,lrnn,-
Charles S.ib'Id anil 6 \. ~IoestinC as siIrriies
-urIl"rs ard . IorinS outfit from Craig. Mo
arrived IN EtUard<NIly v.-terday and SGT =;
work at once on u tract Of / Ir acres north al
EivarIsyiII". which has been secured hy a mar
Is Of investors from Carrolltou. Mo + Fl
S;roeter. another resident u Ca-roUton. an.
formerly COUNTY Superintendent Of Scboo
tl.ya. has secured ortlons south Of Blwaris
there has reached a depth of 20 feet. and =
stike i anticipated at any time.
Mayor Patrick Coyle. Village clerk ]. l..
Arrls an! Other prominent residents OF N.aii.
%al. were in Eiwardsville yesterday to appesI
before the Grand jury.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
Discomfort After Eating

row ION q remedy that will positively cure
disorders of the stomach. The ability to
resist the ravagss of disease is dependent
m perfect digestion. People who suffer
with Heartburn. Dizziness. SleepleSsnoSs
Acidity of the stomach. Catarrh Of the
stomach. Nausea, Disgust Of Food. Chok-
ing ar SuffOcltinE Sensation when in Il
lying position. Shortncss OF Breath. Often
sive Breath. Shooting Pains under the left
Shoulder-blade. Lack of Energy. should
use "A few doses of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

Jacob Lambert and Adam Hollands
worth. both of Richwoods Township,
pleaded guilty yesterday in the Jersey
County Court at Ierseyville to the theft
of a hog from George Harmon of Fielden.
Lambert was sentenced to fifteen days in
The Jersey County Jail and to pay a fine
of SIS. and HollandSw0rth was sentenced
to a term of twenty days and to pay Il
fine of so. The theft occurred several
tire family were arrested. Various sen
fences were given to other members of
the family.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
Tric>tcr Pleaded Guilty.

Frank NJ. rriester. proprietor OF a roau-
house ami park between East st. Louis
ard Erileyille, pleaded guilty to fvs
and WAS fined 81 and costs on each count
He was also fined $lo0 and costs on q
charge of conducting 4 c~amhlinc-houst
To which he pleaded guilty y charge t.
thu Sdmc effect against his son. August
PrieStC-. WIS dismissed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

County clerk J. {. McCrath of Jersey
will. yesterday issued Il marriage license
to William F~arnsworth. age IS. of Rose
hale Township. and Miss Annie Rudolph.
age 70. of Jerseyville. They were married
by Judge Charles :. White.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

evidently been there for two OF three
weeks.
His clothes were of good quality and he
had evidently at one time been in pros
Ferrous circumstances. Coroner Streepe-
brought the body to Upper Alton. where
II is being held for Identification at his
u!dtrtaking establishment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

Brooklyn. y. Y
EIpersia Chemical Co. ST. Louis:
| htve had such gratifying results from
the Use of EtPEPSlA TABLETS in some
of the most stubborn cases OF dyspepsia
treated by me. that | deem il due to you
to acknowledge the ValIe ] place in them
as = perfect remedy for stomach trouble.
\. Il. BOLTON. VI. n. Phi. D..
81 cambridge street. Brooklyn. y. y.
St. Louis. No.
EUpenSia Chemical Co. City:
We have a constant and rapidly inCreas-
ing demand for EUPEPSIA TABLETS
Reports We have received from customers
indicate rlainIy that ECPEPSlA TAB
LET'S will do all which is claimed for
them. We refund purchase price in case
of no cure.
WOLFF-WILSON DRUG co.
SIXTH ard Washington avenue
We consider EUPEPSIA TABLETS a
satisfactory preparation. Since they have
been placed into the hands of the general
public they nave established an cnViahie
reput alton. meeting the demand for a pos
tive cure of dyspepsia and all stomach.
arrangements. RAbOTEAI w..
Broadway and Lucas. St Louis. Mo-
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mi mailed free. 1Ou- money b1ck IL.
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20

Mrs. George NJ. Lewis will entertain -"
Upper Alton CfnCh Club this afternoon at her
home in Garden street
Charles Randall Of Chicago is a visitor in
Alton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
LECTURE on TEMPERANCE,

the Reverend Mother Gonza=a. the assist
ant Mother General.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-01-20
National President VIII Speak al
Third baptist Church..

Eva Marshall ShontZ. president of the
Young Peoples Temperance Union of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
TUSCALOOSA NEWS.
Captain Hobson to Deliver Address
 pr. Hargrove Entertains.

Tuscaloosa February 9.-(Special.) )-The pupils of the Tuscaloosa Female college entertained at a very delightful musical recital last evening in the college chapel.
 Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson will address the people of Tuscaloosa at the court house on Wednesday evening, Feb ruary 10, at o'clock. Captain Hobson will speak at -Coaling Wednesday after noon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Dr. Robert Jemison Hargrove entertain ed the l.. T. F. club most delightfully."- at Martini's last evening. It has long been the custom of this popular club for a member on the eve of matrimony to en- certain his fellow clubmen at banquet On tomorrow afternoon Dr. Hargrove will wed Miss Louise Brown of Hattiesburg, Miss He was most clever host last evening and many sincere toasts were drunk to him and his fair bride Sam Friedman presided as toastmaster.
 A. Battle Bealle, who has been spend- ing the cotton season at Aberdeen, Miss, has returned to his home.
 The board of mayor and aldermen will meet tomorrow evening to decide the question whether or not Tuscaloosa shall have an artesian well.
 The Young Mems Christian association will meet this evening for the purpose of electing officers.
 Col. J. J. Altman, a prominent attorney of Birmingham, spent yesterday in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
N. c. Goodwin.

An atmosphere redolent with sunshine and the scent of the neither will permeate the theatre when N. c. Goodwin presents his comedy, "A Gilded Fool" during his engagement at the Jefferson theatre on Friday night The play affords this excel lent actor a singularly congenial role. He appears as a lover in the three various stages of sentimental progress-uncon scious introduction. playful discussion and serious conclusion. which adds brightness to the final unfolding. The plot Is health full, and its purpose will be found good The pure in mind finding particular en- joyment in It's development It is but Q simple story of life, and not a problem play, and will in the hands of MT. Good. win and his capable support, prove a most pleasing evenings diversion. The staging and investiture will be very pretty, the gowning of the ladies exquisite, and this revival will no doubt be considered one of the greatest treats ever offered to the votaries of the theatre in this city. The sale of seats will commence this morn ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
WILLIAM ]. BRYAN
 HERE AT $40 A. M.
DISTINGUISHED NEBRASkAN TO DELIVER A SPEECH AT BIJoU AT 8 O'CLOCK THIS AFTERNOON. LECTURE SATURDAY NIGHT.

William J. Bryan will arrive in Bir- mingham this morning at S:2O o'clock on the Louisville and Nashville train from Athens, Ala, where he spoke last night, and will address an audience at the Bijou theatre this afternoon on the subject of Political Morals
 There will be no charge for admission at the afternoon address, but MT. Bryan will deliver a lecture at the Jefferson theatre Saturday night for the benefit of the Birmingham Kindergarten asso- citation for which there will be nominal charge. Tickets are now being sold by members of the association.
 MT. Bryan will join Mrs. Bryan and Miss Bryan, who arrived here yesterday, and while in Birmingham the party will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. John w.. Tomlfnson on the South Highlands.
 While Mir Bryan has given no inti- nation of the scope he will take in dis cussing Political Morals" it is expected that he will have something interesting to say about the present political situa- tion and the position he has taken in re- gard to the Kansas City platform. Nathan l.. Miller will preside at the meeting this afternoon and will introduce MT. Bryan.
 Mr. Bryan will rest tonight and will leave for Tuscaloosa tomorrow morning. where he will address the student body of the University of Alabama at noon. From Tuscaloosa MT. Bryan goes to Montgomery and will lecture there to- morrow night. From Montgomery MT. Bryan goes to Mississippi, where he speaks Friday and will return to Bir- mingham Saturday On Sunday, accom- panied by his wife and daughter, the dis tinguished Nebraskan will leave for his home in Lincoln. MT. Bryan Is mem Der of the order of Elks and deputation of Elks will meet him on his arrival this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
RUSSIA BECOMING
 CLOSE COMPETITOR
IS MAKING HERSELF FELT IN THE ORIENT, AND AMERICAN MERCHANTS ARE FEELING THE EFFECTS.

United States Consul H. B. Miller of Niuchwang, China, calls attention in a recent communication to the government to the fact that Russia is becoming a formidable competitor of this country in the Orient Butter, milk, sugar, lumber, kerosene, cotton goods, cheese candies, jams, four and all groceries are being sold in large quantities by Russian mer- chants and the prices are moderate when it is considered that the goods are trans ported over such wide expanse of ter ritory. Butter is brought from Siberia in special cars and delivered at Dalny and Port Arthur for twenty cents per pound.
 The production of butter and milk in Siberia is enormous, while the possibilities of increase are also very great. Most of the people follow agricultural pursuits and are below the standard of a similar class in this country.
 The se-Eastern Railway com pany is engaged in transporting and mar keting the Siberian output.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
COL. JAMES R. RANDALL. Distinguished Southerner Will Be the
 Guest of A. C. Oxford.

Colonel James R. Randall, who wrote Birmingham this morning at Il o'clock and will be the guest of A. c. Oxford at his residence at North Haven for several days. Colonel Randall was at one time editor of the Augusta Chronicle and is we'll known all over the south.
 This afternoon at o'clock Colonel Ran dall will speak at the regular monthly meeting of Pelham Chapter U. D. C.. which meets with Miss Nellie Merritt at her residence. 2230 Seventh avenue Fol- lowing the meeting an informal reception will be rendered Colonel Randall, and a large number of the Daughters will ps present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
Florence Weddings.

Florence, February 9.-(Special.) )-Miss Mamie Sherrod and R. E. Angel, both of this place. were married yesterday after noon at 3:30 o'clock. The couple drove up to the residence of the Rev. P H. Hooten and were married without alight- ing. MT. Angel is we'll known grocer of this city.
 Esquire c. L. Blakely ofriciated yester- day at the marriage of Miss Anna Pound CTS and Andrew H. Heffner The cere- mony took place at the residence of AL bert Dillman, the uncle of the groom, in East Florence and was witnessed only by few friends of the parties.
 James L. Mcintyre, postmaster and a prominent merchant of Oakland, was 2narried Sunday at noon to Miss Lydia Lancaster. also of that place. Both parties are well known and popular and received the congratulations of many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
MUNYON'S
 EVIDENCE Furnished by the People Themselves Who Have
 Been Cured of
 NERVOUSNESS, Dyspepsia and Catarrh and
 Sleeplessness by
PAW-PAW.
Interesting Worda from an Insurance
 Man.

Interesting Worda from an Insurance
 Man.
 Mir. W, R, Law, well known and prominent citizen of Cincinnati who has been In the insurance business for nearly fifty years, and Is now connected with the Royal Insurance company at 106 East Third street. says:
 "Munyon's Paw-Paw Is a remarkable remedy. I have been taking 1t now for less than week. with the most bene- tioial results. My appetite Is improved, sleep better and feel better than l have for years. My dyspepsia Is cured, and now I can not praise Paw-Paw too high ly and I advise all sufferers from stom- ach trouble and nervousness to give 1t Il a-careful trial'
 What a Distinguished Chemist Says: Ross L. Wallace. A. M. and A. C., is one of the most distinguished analytic and consulting chemists in the East. Ills name is near the front rank of the dis tinguished in chemistry. This Is what he says of Munyon's Paw-Paw:
 q have analysed the Munyon's Paw Paw and can say that it Is a highly con- centrating vegetable compound of extra ordinary merit as a digestive and tonic for both the stomach and nervous centers. It contains nothing whatever that could be harmful to the most delicate organ izations.
 (Signed) ROSS l.. WALLACE,
 A. M. and A. C.,
 Philadelphia, Pa. Paw-Paw will drive out all poisons and impurities of the blood and consequently is more beneficial in RHEUMATIC, LIVER and KIDNEY COMPLAINTS. If you are overworked, use it. If you are weak and run down, use 1t. If you have no appetite, use it. If you feel "old' use 1t. If you are depressed and feel the need of new life and good cheer, use 1t. If you have rheumatism, use it. If your blood is thin or impure. use it. If your kidneys are ailing, use 1t. If your heart is weak. use it. If you can't sleep, use 1t. If your liver or stomach is out of order use it. If you have catarrh, use it. Paw-Paw is natures own remedy inn proved by mans scientific skill.
 Munyons Paw-Paw Qarge bottles), price sl. Paw-Paw Laxative Pills, 25c per box. At all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
ATTEMl TED SUICIDE.
Hugh Yearwood Attempted to Take
 His Life on Morris Avenue.

Hugh Yearwood. white man. attempt ed to commit suicide Monday afternoon on Morris avenue near Twentieth street. There are several cuts over his heart on his chest where the point of a knife was passed.
 He was arrested on a charge of aggra- vated disorderly conduct by Policeman Hury and kept In the city jail. It is thought he had been drinking little and made the attempt while under the ef- feots of intoxicants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-10
SLUMP IN COTTON
 AFFECTS FEW HERE
HIGH MARGINS RECENTLY RE- CURED BY BROKERS HAD KEPT LOCAL sPEcULAToRS OUT OF THE MARkET-sPoT COTTON.

The precauton taken by local cotton ex- changes requiring a margin of from s1 to BIO a bale on all purchases has proven itself wise measure and as a result not Birmingham broker was hurt by the slump of more than hundred points yes- terday.
 Very few spectators in Birmingham were affected by tho slump as local tad CTS have been practically out of the mar ket for ten days The principal losers were those who had sent in orders from surrounding towns and these ware not numerous The heavy margins required by brokers had frightened the public away and when the market went to pieces yesterday many speculators were con- graduating themselves that they had taken timely warning.
 Usually on such exciting occasions there is a great rush of brokers calling for margins and somebody usually gets badly hurt. Such was not case, however, yes- terday as every exchange In Birmng- ham had abundant margins on hand to protect themselves and the brokers sat back in their big arm chairs and took things easy The only persons badly wor- red were those who had attempted to bull the market.
 The effect of the slump on the spot mar ket or Legitimate" trade. as 1t Is some- times called, was to cause a nervous feel ing among buyers as well as sellers. Few deals of any kind were closed as no buy CT felt safe in making an offer and sell lers felt less secure In accepting 1t. There was really nothing doing in spots as both sides preferred to wait until calmer conditions prevailed in the New York and New Orleans markets
 Optimistic bulls still maintain a con- fidence in the market going back to the