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II was an instant Of victory. He made
q downward motion. and the people
sank upon their knees. but before his
lips were opened there came the re-
current thud Of . galloping horse. and
n great voice shouting out n song. The
bowed heads began bobbing up all over
the crowd and turning to stare in the
dark. A whisper passed among them.
wiley Sides"
Brother Millikin clenched his hands,
and, % the thunder crashed again. no
began his prayer. "Oh. Father. pride
goeth before destruction and . naughty
spirit before q fall"
I'm Captain Jinks Of the Horse Ma
rines."
beloved tho voice In the darkness. and
the people sprang up and ran apart.
making way for n horse that charged
straight through the congregation to-
ward the tree. Two or three men
seized the bride. holding him back
from Brother Milllkin. who did not
seem to hear. The torches and the al
most incessant lightning shone upon
huge figure iurching forward In the
saddle, and d great. broad. foolish
face.
"I,m Captain Jinks." Wiley reiter-
ated: but suddenly hs became aware
that another voice was lifted besides
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
Marine InteIlf1euce,


Glasgow. Dec 1s.-Arrivod, Furnessia
New York.
Naples. Dec. 1s-Arrived: Columbia. New
York
Southampton. Dec. IS.-Arrived: New
York. from New York.
Philadelphia Pa. Dec. 19.-ArTived
Steamship Rhynland. Liverpool. Sailed
Steamship Switzerland for Antwerp
New York, Dec. 1e.-Saiied: Georgia. Iiv-
erpooI: Southwark, Antwerp, via South
ampton: Majestic. Liverpool.
Bremen. Dec. IS.-Arrlved: Mainz New
York.
Queenstown. Dec. 1e.-Sailed: Sylvania
from Liverpool. Boston
Ludlow. Dec. l9.-Sailed Dec. IS: BarIerl-
fine Klikitat. Honolulu
Astoria. Dec. 1a-Arrived Dec IS: Nor
wegian steamer Thyria. from Manila
Port Gamble. Dec. 19.-Arrived Dec Is:
German bark Antigone, from Santa Rosa
Port Townsend. Dec. 19.-Arriyed Dec. Is:
British steamer Hyson. from Shimonsoki.
Kinsale. Dec. I9.-Passed: Steamer Com
monwealth. Boston, for Liverpool.
Hamburg. Dec. 19-Arrived: Steamer
Deutschland. New York, via Plymouth
Southampton, Dec. 10, $50 p. m.-Sailed: :
Steamer Trave (from Bremen). New York
New York. Dec. 1s.-Arrived: Kaiser VIII
helm der Crosse, Bremen.
Liverpool. Dec. 19.-Arrived: Steamer Do
nlinion. from Portland
Queenstown, Dec. 10, 1850 o. m-Arriyed: :
Steamer Commonwealth from Boston for
Liverpool.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
Lieutenant johnson Assigned to
the Task, and He Will Direct
Force of Special Officers.
A GUARANTEE TO WITNESSES.
Police Officials Promise To Protect
Them From Unusual Annoyance
Batch of Anonymous Let!
ters Has Been Received.

| Tie only new dcveIormr:.' Yesterday In
the Investigation of tho chIrsos made
against police officers Or accepting bribes
| from women of Immoral ch;trs,, ter was the
announcement that Lieutenant Johnson has
been assigned to the work of ,iircr;in.; the
| efforts Of the special officers detailed to
hum up new witnesses aud obtain further
| evidence. l.ieuteI,ant johnson. is one Of the
officers who Is directly responsible for tine
discoveries 50 far made duplicating mcra-
bers. and IL WAS at the suggestion OF Presi-
dent Hawes that the Lieutenant was placed
In charge of the work of obtaining addition
a! evidence against the men accused
and others Who may br implicated.
Since the first exposure Wis made the po-
lice officials have been Ia receipt Of nuIncr-
ois communications accusing patromen OF
dishonest practices. Most of theS,. Cuuurnu-
nications are anonymous, and others are
signed with names evidently fictitious The
names OF the patrolmen accused are given
III many instances. with dates and CirCum-
stances tending TO COrroborata the accusa-
tons contained in the letters. TO I.icuten-
ant johnson has been assigned the delicate
task OF running down these communications
and discovering how much truth is con-
tained In them He has carte blanche from
the board to guarantee absolute immunity
from harm or annoyance TO any one who -
willing to appear before the board or the
oIai4G jury I" subsJantiate the allegations
contained IN the communications
CHIEF Campbell said yesterday that his
men were still collecting evidence in the
cases now before the board and invssii-
eating other cases which promise results
He refused to say whether any members of
the department save those now under sus-
pension were being investigated or 70 dis
close the nature Of the new evidence which
II ls said. has come into his possession
The Grand Jury will again take up the work
or investigating the Police Department to-
day. at which time the nifty or more Wit
nesses summoned since Monday will APP
pear before that body
Ghe ass ignment of Lieutenant Johnson 10
the work Of investigating the bribery
charges gave rise yesterday To a ruunr
that he had been transferred TO the Caron-
orlet District. and that Lieutenant james
McN mara. who was transferred TO Csror-
oeiet TWO months ago. was to take his place
IN the Central station at the Four Courts
This rumor is denied by President Uawes
ana Chief Campbell. who say that no
change OF the kind Is contemplated
Cihcer George r. Smith Of the CarondeIet |
District has been Promoted, it Is sail 70 |
the sergeancy made vacant BY the death |
OF Sergeant William King OF the Fourth |
Disirlct. The promotion will be confirmed
py the board at It's next meeting
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
ALTENHEIM FAIR A SUCCESS.
Proceeds Give Association Surplus
of $10.5OO.

The Executive Committee Of the Alten-
helm Association held meeting last night
at which Gustave Cramer presided The
secretary reported a surplus of 3lJJ0 the
proceeds of the bazaar held last week He
also reported that cash subscriptions to
the amount of $50 had been received in
that week The total amount now in the
treasury. over and above all incumbrances
Is $4,000.
There was quite a lot of fancy articles
remaining unsold at the bazaar, and tho
ladies' of the association will use these as
prizes at the monthly euchre parties TO ne
given In the season. The committee ex-
pressed its grateful thanks to the public for
Its appreciation and patronage, and a vote
of thanks was rendered The St Louis Re-
public for the valuable assistance II rem
dered during the week of the bazaar.
The committee adjourned to meet Janu-
arY 1G
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
RANSOM POST CAMP FIRE.
Two Hundred and Fifty Veterans
Around the Festal Board.

Ransom Post held its annrai camp &c at
the Southern Hotel last night. i out 20
veterans enjoyed the sprcac severt of
them out-Of-town visitor
Tho dfnlng~room vas decorated with
American flags. At Ii" = al .,'s tale nj
the left Of the room . r-cu-t p n1s ..r...d
as canopy. Tn" hHuuuntcrs we pI-ced
at small tables, AMI ~ i1cGa was com
plctely filled
The Ransom ToS' Ho-vlcrs opened the
evening 3 enter;s...I-.-Gt with q salute to
me cooTs. sung n IN in sp.r!n-, manner
Chaplain T. III. HaGeITy =, iv,rei "A short
invocation. After the haugIet had been
served. Commander II. NJ. Pollard was in
troduced as toastmaster. General John W.
Noble delivered an historical address.
Commander-fn-Chief Leo Rassieur of the
g. A r delivered an address. Judge Ras-
sieur spoke In his usual happy vein. His
remarks were appl1uded liberally i'rofca-
sor Edward Z. Perry delivered n recitation
after which the Howlcrs sang another song
Smith T.. Gait responded to a toast and
Commander-elect G. a. Barstow made a
few remarks.
The banquet closed with the songs
america and Aud Lang Syne," in which
all the comrades and visitors io;ned
Among those present were:
olna
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
OPERATORS MUST
FIGHT IT OUT ALONE.
Representatives of Trainmen Can
not Advise Sympathetic Strike
and Issue Il Statement.

| Chicago. Dec. 19.-The committee repre-
| senting the engineers. firemen conductors
| and trainmen Of the Santa Fe Railway sys-
| tenn declared tonight that they would ro'
| advise strike I'm sympathy with the
telegraphers. The committees consisting OF
J. +. Rotdy aud Irving WclIman. repre-
sea;ing the engineers; Thomas Burke rep,
resenting the freInen; Fl G. Scott. repre-
anntirE the tralnnen. AMI W. W. Hutton.
tor the conductors. issued the following
state nant:
AS members OF the committee repre-
scnting the engineers. firemcn and train
men on the AtchiSon. Topeka and Santa
Fe Railway, wish 10 say that, at the
request OF the teiegraphers. we have en-
deavored to bring about a satisfactory set
tlement of the differences between the rail-
road company and the telegraphers. After
a careful and thorough investigation Of
the causes that led to tho controversy and
after listening to the statements OF the
telegraphers, ard also statements from Mr..
Barr. third vice president of the road. We
wish 10 say to the public. well to
the members Of the different organizations
which We represent. that. while We regret
that we were not able TO bring about a set
tiement between the telegrapherS and the
roalroad company. we also wish 20 advise
the members OF the organizations repre-
sentei hy us that tho labOrs Of the COM
N1ttee are COHIlHIsu. tue OIL
our members will bo neutral during the eX-
istence Of the present controversy.
.'Our meeting with nr. Barr was a pleas
ant one. ho eNpresfinB a desire to main
tain friendly r-la lions with labor organiza
tions long they were conducted on
business principles"
Martin Dolphin president of the Order Of
Railroad Teiegraphers who arrived in Chi
cago to-day. would not talk on the result
OF the confere nee, except to say that the
strike would he continued.
Members OF the committee representing
tho organization said the attitude might
have been different had they been consult
ed previous to the calling Of the strike.
Vice President Barr refused to discuss the
outcome Of the conference.
No CHANGE IN TEXAS SITUATION.
RF,PIrBIdC SPECIAL
Dallas Tex, Dec. IA telegram tonight
from o. r. r. headquarters in Chicago to
managers Of the strike at Dallas state that
the outlook is very hopeful for the opera
tors. There 10 no change In the Texas sit
OatiOn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
HARRISON GETS Big
FEE FROM VENEZUELA
Receives Probably Sl00.000 for His
Services in Connection With
Boundary Dispute.
Spi,cIAE. RY CABLE.

Special. ny CABLE.
Caracas. Venezuela. Dec. copyright.
1893. by the New York Herald Company. >
Former President benjamin Harrison has
received his fee for his services I'm connec-
tion with the arbitration OF the boundary
dispute between British Guiana and this
Republic. The settlement was made yester-
day. In addition tho Government has paid
the American MIXED claims AMI the inter
est the foreign debt
This settlement Is expected to relieve the
Government OF many of Its embarrass-
ments. especially of pressure from Ger
many. which has caused not !. little
anxiety.
Former President Harrison was the lead
Ing counsel Of Venezuela I'm the arbitration
case. which was decided by the Tribunal
OF Paris, I'm which Venezuela regained val
liable land claimed by Great Britain. Assp-
ciated with him Was General Benjamin r
Tracy.
1t has been stated officially that Mr Har-
rison's fee was TO be $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
SURPRISED LEAD-PIPE THIEF.
Detectives Had to Beat Fellow
Into Submission.

While IN the act OF removing n Quaatity
OF lead pipe irn.-I vacant house IT No
i33i carr street. James Smith, n negro OF
No slV North Ninth street WAS arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detective Dennis
OConnell and officer Hart OF the Iourth
District. The detectives had been Informed
mat considerable lead pipe had been stolen
i,"m the building and in order TO catch
the thieves the officers concealed themselves
In the building.
Late yesterday afternoon Smith entered
the building through one Of the rear doors
and was tying up a bundle OF lead pipe
when surprised by the detectives. The negro
showed fight, and, with n long knife at
tackled the officers. Detective O'Conrell
felled him with blow OF his fist and the
prisoner was thon removed to the Fourth
District station. where he was charged with
burglary and larceny
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
GENERAf, DOMESTIC.

The military court of inquiry tnvesti-
eating hazing at West Point and the treat
ment Of former CO let Boon heard the tesfi-
mony yesterday OF a number Ct cadets as
to the form OF hazng they were forced to
submit to. 20
Secretary OF the Treasury Gag delivered
an address on financial questions at a BAN
Quet of New York bankers last night
John Freeman OF Estherville, Ia. has
confessed that he burned his bride to death
in order to get possession OF her property.
A wholesale clothing firm of Philadelphia
makes assignment with liabilities of
Sg75,0oo and assets of $6O.O0.
Grover Cleveland has written an open let
ter on THE Plight of the Democratic Par
~ and the Remedy
In a fog in West Virginia and Indiana
yesterday two serious street accidents
occurred in two different cities. company
employees and passengers being severely IN
tured in both collisions.
Representatives Of trafnnen. after a con-
fereace with Santa Fe officials. declare
they cannot advise a sympathetic strike.
millionaire Cudahy's son mysteriousy dis
appears and is believed to have been kid
Iaped.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
RAILROADS

The Special Committee of the New York
Produce Exchange has made a report on
trade abuses
The City Council at Macon. Mo-. has
passed a bill to allow the Burlington to
make certain improvements
The changes TO be made by tho Southern
Railway in taking charge OF the Air Line
have been agreed upon.
The Union Pacific has awarded q. con-
tract for the cut-off through Echo CanCn.
The House OF Representatives has passed
bills to compel the Pennsylvania and b. &
O. to Improve their terminals at Washing
ton.
A resolution has been introduced in Con-
gress for the appointment OF a special COM
mittee to investigate Government ownership
Of the railroads.
The Westbound Passenger Committee met
in New York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
TO ASK ASSEMBLY FOR PLACES
Several New Candidates Appear n
the Field.

Several new candidates for legislative posi-
tions are making themselves known. Repre-
sentative Welker of Bollinger County, who
was at the Laclede Hotel yesterday, is In
terested in the claims of the Reverend Jo-
seph Russell of his county. who is a candi-
date for chaplain of the House Mr.. Russell
seems to be the only candidate for that place
from Southeast Missouri.
j. Y. Parsons of the Wellsrille (MoD REQ
ord announces himself candidate for the po-
sition Of engrossng clerk of the House
Frank James was making hay yesterday
at the Laclede for the position of doorkeeper
of the House. His only opponent so far IS
Mr.. Clark of Moniteau County.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
NOT A VICTORY FOR SULTAN.
Former Minister Strauss on Leish.
mans Appointment

New York Dec. E.--Oscar s. Strauss in
an interview In the Mail and Express, to-
day said that President McKinley's nomi-
nation Of John G.. A. Leishman to be Minis
ter to Turkey is not a diplomatic victory
for the Sultan.
The report that the Presidents DELAY in
senuing Minister to Constantinople was
directly due to Turkeys failure 10 pay the
missionary claims Is not true" said Mr.
Strauss. For some time the President has
desired very much that should return to
tonstantinOple. 1t was after | had told
MIN | should most certainly resign that re
selected Mr.. Leishman az my successor.
All the unsettled matters pending mt the
time of my appointment have been brought
To a satisfactory stage, and | believe that
the Armenian indemnity matter will he am
fcabiy settled ana friendly relations be-
tween Turkey and the United States con-
tinue firmly established"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
MISSoURIAN LEAVES
HIS MEXICAN JAIL,
w. 7. Lewis of Springfield Re
leased Through Pressure of
ss the State Department.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,


Ell Paso. Tex. Dec 19-w r. Lewis. q
locomotive engineer from Springfield. Mo-.
who has been in jail in Juarez. Mexico. for
four months. was released at o'clock this
afternoon. His release was the result
OF the State Department at Washington.
and is the first case In Northern Mexico
that has ever been brought to the attention
Of the Washington authorities
Lewis was an engineer on the Mexican
Central. running out Of Chihuahua. and n
year ago last June he ran over n Mexican
and cut his foot off He was given a pre-
liminary trial and released. Last August
the injured man tried to get damages from
the railroad. and to do this he had to con-
rtct Lewis of negligence. Lewis was again
put In Jail and kept there for four months.
Tho case was reported to the State Depart
ment at Washington and advices from
there two weeks ago were sent to Mexico
City and I.ewis's release was ordered
Ii Is understood that the Mexican Cen
trail will ark the next Congress to pass a
bill annuiling the present law terming ac-
cfdents on rails as murder.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
T0-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS,

Discount rates were TO per cent on cal
and time loans. ClearinSs. 81. $50 s51: bal
anceS sis2, 2S2. New York exchange. loC
discount bid, par asked; Louisville. &c dis
count bid. par asked. Chicago, l0c discount
bid. 3ec discount asked. New Orleans .oc
discount bid. par asked, Cincinnati Poe
discount bid, par asked.
The local wheat market closed better at
1ossc Dec. ukc Il. Jan, s2%.g ssc May. ga
Trio No. red Corn closed lower At S4'sc
a. Dec, 34sc H. Jan. 35i,c b. May, 35A.c No.
2 white. Oats closed at 23N4c n. Dec. "a &c
May. 23l.GsAc No. ,.
The local market for standard mess pork
closed lower at SEQ for new. Prime steam
lard closed higher at 6-S,i2c FOR East side
The local market for SPOT cotton closed
steady.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
FIND THE MISER'S HOARD.
WOrkmen Come Across $4,000 In
Tearing Down Building.

Akron, O, Dec. 19-To-day workmen tear
ing down an old barn on the farm of tho
late Oscar Osborn in Richfisld Township
found a bag containing s3,ooo In gold. Os
born WAS murdered two years ago by
farmland named Edwin johnson. who Is
now serving Il life sentence In the peniten-
rary. Johnsons motive for the murder was
supposed to have been robbery, as he knew
Of Osborn's miserIy habits and the stories
will bs held until II Is determined to whom
Il legally belongs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
OSTEOPATHY cures Joint troubles.
DIR. Eckert, 7OS Commercial building.
BRYAN'S PAPER IN DEMAND.
Subscriptions to the Commoner A &
gregate a Thousand.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Lincoln. Neb.. Dec. Is-Subscriptions are
rolling in fast for William j. Bryan's
newspaper. the COmmoner. They began
within a few hours after Mr. Bryan an
nounced his plan. The total 20 far is about
a thousand. Subscription books were opened
on Monday morning by Mr.. Bryan per-
sonaly. and since then his brother, who
is also his private secretary, Charles w.
Bryan. has been almost constantly en-
gagged. with the help Of the office stenog-
rapher. enrolling the names and issuing re-
ceipts. No name Is placed on the list un-
less the cash subscription of 81 per year
accompanies the order. The printing con-
tract will soon be let.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
THEATRICAL MANAGER DIES.
Z. f. Zimmerman Passes Away a'
the Home of His Brother.

Philadelphia, Dec. 19-E f. Zimmerman n
the well-known theatrical manager. ia dead.
AT the residence Of his brother. George Xim-
norman. at Berwyn, Chester County Pa
at the age Of 30 years. Mr. ZimmermIn's :
health had been much shattered since his
accident In New York four years ago. when
he broke his ankle while al1ghting from
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
John Freeman of Estherville. Ia,
ConfesSes to Fiendish Crime
When Arrested.
MARRIED HER FOR FORTUNE.
Disappointed Because II Was Not
dis Large rs Expected. He Mur-
dered Her IO Get Insurance
Set Fire 10 Their Home.
kE,PI EI.lC SPECIAL,

| kEPT ET.IC SPECIAL.
| Mason city. la. Dec Ie-The citizens OF
| Esthervi!le were shocked last night when
| the young and beautiful bride of John Free
man WAS dragged from her burning home
in dying condition
When the charge was made thai her hus-
band of a few short months had deliberately
poured coal oil over her body-after knock
ing her down with shoe and chlorOform-
Ing her-snd had then set fire 10 their
home with his own hands. few believed that
such a horrible crime could have occurred
iii their midst
To-day they were amazed to learn that
Freeman. confronted with strong evidence
OF his guilt. had confessed th, crime as
charged and admitted that he burned his
wife To death in order IL secure the insur
snce on her life snd To get possession of
her property which he had persuaded her
10 bsqueath to him in a Will made shortly
after their marriage.
About three months ago Miss Ellen
knutzon OF This city went to Missouri To
visit. and while there became infatuated
with Mr.. Freeman Desiring to win the
young man. she held out matrimonial in
ducementS in the way of story in which
she represented herself TO be- the possessor
OF gtat fortune.
Married Her for Her Money.
The young man yielded 10 the tender
tune story. and they became husband and
wife. Returning to Baskerville. they took
up their residence In q beautiful home. the
property OF the young wife.
The marital relations proved for a time
Very pleasant, and the young couple basked
III the golden sunshine Of domestic felicity.
In some few weeks il dawned upon the
tuSbani thai his marriage had not brought
him sIcn a great fortune as he had eX-
that the great fortune the young lady had
claimed to possess was limited TO about
$50 600
DISAPPOINTED fn regard to this matter. and
finding his love for the maid growing cold
he sought revenge for the deceit that had
been pra":iced upon him and proceeded TO
obtain the same.
With nlanr Eertle methods he persuaded
his bride TO GccS TO him all her wealth
and to make re- M'e insurance In his favor
Last night the romance turned to tragedy,
y hen he wrought his wtfe's death In a most
fearful manner
Gave Alarm When It Was Too Late.
He Chloroformed his bride and SAT-
urated with kerosene the bed on which she
way lying. Then he set fire to the bed and
when the flames We're roasting her flesh
he ran to the neigh hbors and gave The alarm
thinking the fire would be at such a height |
that IL would cover the traces of his crime
The neghbors responded to the appeal |
dead body and carried II out. The flames |
had not done their work as the murderer
and his bluffs were made appar- |
ent.
Accused OF the crime, he ma de a full con- |
feSsion. Both the man and his wife /
moved IN the hest social circles and were |
highly respected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
GnIesburx VIII Re Loser.

REFI BLI'' SFEt1AI.
ClleSburg, Ill. Dec. BY virtue of a
reduction of Is per cent In Knox County
valuations made by the State Board uf
Equalization, the city of Galesburg will
he deprived of about $1,000 of much needed
revenue next year. This condition prevails
generally among the cities Of Illinois, and
as tho fact is realized is arpusing much
complaint, both AZ the bOa-ls action AMI
against the system which makes it possi-
bile
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-20
WILL NOT RESIGN HIS SEE.
Bishop Chatard of indianapolis En-.
joys Better Health.

Washington. Dec. 19.--Bishop Chatard Of
Indianapolis has written his brother, Doc
tor Thomas NJ. Chatard that his health
has improved to so great an extent that
he has reconsidered resigning the see Of
indianapolis and will continue to govern
it. aided by his rewly appointed coadjutor.
Bishop ODonoghue
Bishop Chatard suffered stroke of pa
ralysis Il short time ago He was formerly
mead OF the American college at Rome,