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The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
FAIR FUND TAKES
A SHOOT UPWARD.
Additional Subscriptions, Each Ex.
ceeding $1,000, Received at
Headquarters.

Representatives of the Wallpaper. furpi-
ture. carpet and hardware interests formed
the van of the army OF visitors at the new
Worlds Fair headquarters. In the Carleton
building, yesterday. In the afternoon the
Headquarters Committee, composed Of D.
r. Francis. William H. Thompson, q. N.
kennard. c. II. Huttig. Pierre Choutesu
and James Cox. was closeted with proms-
nent representatives Of these interests In
the committee-rooms.
Tho business Of the conferences was not
made public, but a member of the commit
tee stated that subscriptions exceeding 81 .Hoo
each had been obtained as a result of them
Messrs. James F. Coyle, H. A. Diamant
and group formed the detail In charge Of
headquarters yesterday. They spent almost
the entire day in the rooms talking with
visitors. taking subscriptions and giving in
formation.
Mr.. Diamant, who from the first has been
one OF the most active Worlds Fair work
ers, said yesterday that he believed the
headquarters scheme to be one OF the best
means of raising subscriptions so far hit
upon. He appeared well pleased with the
result of to-day, and said that IL the fol-
lowing Gays were as successful there would
be no doubt OK the completion Of the 5000
700 subscription on scheduled time Mr..
Diamant was ons Of the volunteers to raise
sioUo at tne recent meeting OF the Com
mittee of Two Hundred
Messrs. Lyle and Bar hollow, who are per-
manently in charge Of the headquarters, re-
ported that the crowds Of visitors were on
the increase. L. d. Henhing of Washing
ton. ID. c., was among the visitors yester-
day. He says that the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Is as much talked about among
the officials at the capital as 1t is here, He
says that the Government has already un-
der consideration plans for its exhibit,
which Will probably be the finest ever made
by the United States at any worlds fair,
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
FILIPINO MURDERERS TO HANG.
General Macarthur Confirms the
Sentences of Four Natives.

Manila. Nov. 3o.-General Macarthur has
confirmed the sentences of hanging passed
upon four natives recently convicted of rnur-
der at LinSaueyen. The condemned were
members of the Guardia de Honor a band
of assSssinS whose victims were kiHnappd
and boloed. They will be hanged Decem-
Der 81
The United states cruiser Newark. under
orders to proceed to Guam to investigate the
disaster 10 the United States auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite. has not yet sailed.
Mr. Arthur Ferguson. secretary Of the
Philippine Commission, has come 10 Hong
Kong for a short vacation to recruit his
health. which has recently been poor.
The United States TRANSPORT Indiana
which, as announced November H. went
ashore On the east side of the isia de PoIlilo
off the east coast of f.uzon, was successful
ly fiodted and arrived at Binsngona Sound
short of coal She transferred to the United
States transport Pennsylvania the contin-
gent OF the Twenty-secoud Infantry and the
supplies destined for Balera and then pro-
ceeded for Nueve Caceres on the Biol River
Province of South CamarineS.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
VICTORIA GREETS CANADIANS.
Thanks Them in Speech for Their
Services in SOuth Afr;c.

London, Nov. So-The members Of the
Royal Canadian Regiment. who bave just
returned from South Africa. were enthusi-
asticaily received by the people of Windsor
ths morning. The soldiers then proceede,s
Queen in the quadrangle, Her Naiesty sd
ufesSinS the Canadians, thanked them for
tne immense services they had rendered 10
the Empire. The officers were then nrs1
sentsd individually. after which the e,,een
summoned Private Armstrong OF New
brunswick. who lost a leg during the cam
paisn, but who Joined In the march on
crutches. o''
The Queens speech to the Canadians
WAS as follows:
am very glad to see you here to-dav
ana TO express by warm thanks for the adj
mirable services rendered during the war
by the Canadian troops. l wish you a afe
ami happy return TO your homes"
Inc Canadians marched past to the time
OF viva La Canadienne." The regiment
was afterwards photographed at the spe-
cial request of the Queen.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01

John W. Campbell. Chief OF Police Of ST
Louis. has been rendered the position OF
Chief OF Police OF Manila. Philippine
Islands. lie has accepted the offer and Will
present his resignation Of his ST. Louis Of
fice as soon as he receives official confirma-
ton Of his appointment TO the Manila posi-
tioc.
The tender OF the appointment TO Manila
WAS made to Chief Campbell by James L
Blair, the attorney. three days ago. After
earnest consultation with his friends, the
Chief decided to accept the office. and yes
terday notified Mr., Blair to that effect. Mr..
Blair will forward the Chiefs letter Of sc-
ceptancs.
When questioned in regard to his connec-
ton With the offer of the appointment to
Ch'ef Campbell. Mr.. Blair eourteously but
firmly declined TO make any statement
other than to say:
Il must decline 10 say anything In either
affirmation or denial Of the stories current
that have been Instrumental in securing
the tender of the appointment"
Chief Campbell said: 1T is fact that
I have been asked to accep: the appoint
nent OF Chief OF Police of Manila. l have
signiiied my acceptance OF the offer. and L
hope j shall be successful.
Campbell DENIES
STORIES OF FRICTION
THE offer was made to ne by James l..
Blair. who. with his brother, Frank II.
Blair. has Interested himself in my behalf
In this matter entirely unknown To me.
will say that the offer came as a complete
surprise to me. but none the less a well
come one. 1t means simply opportunity
where i can better myself. The position, as
am given to understand. pays s5.ece year
IN American money. l believe that there is
bright future for the Philippines under
the policy of the present administration, as
outlined in the Presidents last message,
and as indicated by its recent acts. and
also believe there IL q splendid opportunity
there for Americans OF progressive ideas.
There is no truth I'm the stories now be-
ing circulated that I have been led TO ac-
cept this offer aud have been cognizant of
its tender through any friction between the
Police Commissioners and myself. l know
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
HARRISBURG UNION INSTITUTE.
Two Hundred Teachers of Four H.
linois Counties in Attendance.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Harrisburg. ILL.,. Nov. 30-The teachers
of four counties-Williamson, Johnson,
Pope and Saline-began a two days union
institute at the First Baptist Church in
this city to-day. Nearly 2G0 teachers are
In attendance besides several hundred visit
ors who are interested In education
The meeting was opened this morning
with devotional exercises by the Reverend
j. W. Jackson Of the NJ. E. Church
They were followed by an address by the
president. w. c. Fly. School Libraries were
discussed by Frank L. Leary of Pleasant
Grove. Charles Durfee Of Goiconda read q
paper on Patrons Day" which was
further discussed by Mrs. Florence Hin of
Granville, and ended the exercises OF the
forenoon.
In the afternoon, the following subjects
Were discussed: Practical Child Study"
Loren Felts of Lake Creek and Harry Tay-
Tor Of Harrisburg: "The Mechanical in
school j.. A. Beatty of Marion and J. II.
hodge Of Golconda Then followed a short
business session.
Tonight at the opera-house, after de-
rotional exercises by the Reverend w. A
Spence OF BelkDap. Professor j. W. AS
Dury OF Marion delivered lecture on
GtimpseS OF Europe The house was
packed and the speaker brought out some
suohS anu interesting points on the ed,j-
catlonu advantages of American schools
over those OF foreign countries II IS ey-
pected the attendance of teachers ,o-mor-
row will reach AGO.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
Photograph by Strauss.

the political atmosphere has been thick
with rumors for weeks that was to have
been either forced out OF Office or reduced
to the ranks because Of the alleged hostile
feeling toward me Of certain Commission
ers. / have never at any time felt that my
position was In jeopardy with the present
board and Governor. or with the incoming
Governor and the board he may select All
the talk to this effect has been the specula-
ton OF envious politicians with axes to
grind"
The news of the acceptance by Chief
Campbell Of the Manila appointment, and
of his consequent resignation OF his present
position, was the subject OF extensive COM
ment yesterday In political and business
circles.
GOSSIP ABOUT -..s.,--.
HIS SUCCESSOR.
applicant for the position OF Chief or As
sistant Chief. Among the men most promi-
nently mentioned for the Chiefs position
are Captains Matthew Kelly of the Fourth
District. George T. McNamee CT the Mount
ed and Edmond Crsecy OF the Seventh
under Chief Harrisan. Il named py. the po-
litical prophets the most probable suS-
cessor Of Chief Campbell. He Is known to
be in esceedinsiy good favor with % the . nsv
cal powers
Captains Creeoy and McNames are also
each has many Influential friends through
out the State
For Assistant Chief. Ed Lally, present In
James Mcnamara. now Of the Third Dis
trict. with all Of the Captains disappoinfed
I'm their quest for the position Of Chief, are
hoping TO fill PickePs shoes. Pickel hovoys
er expects to keep them on himself for
awhile. ana VII, make q fierce hsht before
he surrendeTs.
There has been very nt,,s talk a yet Of
q successor to Chief Of Detectives bss-
mond. Chief Desmond has pursued . silent
course In all administrations, and attsndSd
or three ambitious men fnl the department.
anxious TO succeed him. It Is generally con.
ceded. even by their friends, that he viii
not be molested by the Incoming adminis-
tration.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
jAWS'S REMAINS LIE IN STATE,
steady Stream of People Files Past
Them for Five Hours.

81. Paul. Minn., Nov. 30.-For five hours
o-oay steady stream of people slowly
ued through the Governors rooms in the
''ate Capitol to take "A last look at the re-
ssalns of the late United States Senator
ae viewed the renains
Inc main corridor of the building was
sspea simply In somber Grape. In the CEN
eath chandelier hung with crepe and
niiax, Broad bands of crepe stretched
tom the corners and walls of the room to
~ ~, Chandelier. and similar drapings were
,Iss over each Of the broad doors The
~ ~ WINDOWS were half filled with smlax
,r alu aerns, while potted plants occupied the
SsneIs OF the room The catafalque was
aazPeu with the national colors and the
Va,n I , was surrounded with floral tributes.
- =. us mead. on an easel, rested an oil por-
~. oi the dead statesman: at its .oot the
"''o ne carried through the Civil War
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
PREACHER PROMOTER
FINDS MANY VICTIMS
Judgment for Large Sum Rendered
Against American Minister
in British Court.

London. Nov. S0-In the Sheriff's Court
to-day, the London and Westminster con-
tract corporation was awarded a verdict of
i66,iu against Joseph Hamilton Brotllerton
formerly an American Methodist minister.
IL appears from the test t.mury that Broth
erton and an alleged confederate, j. G.
Kemp Vance, came to England in 1925 and
promoted q number of doubtful mining
companies. They then formed the contract
corporation inducing Sir James Linton and
other men oil Importance to act as directors
BrothertoE, II Is added. next sold shares IN
these companies to the contract corpuratiun
Tor tia.uco. and, 1t is claimed. he and Vance
ueCamped 10 America with the loot.
Counsel said the papers in tbe cas-, v.era
served on BrothertOn In Amreica, where he
was found living in luxury
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sedalia Newspapers Receive Warn.
ing From Postal Department.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Sedalia, Mo-. Nov. 3o.--Postmaster J. NJ.
Glenn received Instructions to-day from
James +. Tyner, Assistant Attorney Gen.
erai for the Post Office Department. to pro-
hibit the Sedalia Evening Sentinel from the
use of the United States mails so long as 1t
continued to publish an advertisement of
the gift of a diamond ring, to be awarded
by lottery to one Of its subscribers en-
Christmas Eve
The Evening Democrat received a tip
Saturday night that trouble was brewing
for Sedalia newspapers containing adver-
tisements of lotteries, and at once notified
certain Of its advertisers to change the
character of their advertisements.
The advertisement Of a local laundry firm
that has been announcing cash prizes OF
its monthly drawing has been withdrawn
from the local papers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
NEVADA EL0CUTi0N CONTEST.
Il. G. Vaughan of Butler and Miss
Doran of Joplin Won Prizes.

REPUBIIC SPECIAL.
Nevada, Mo. Nov. 3o.--At the elocution-
ary contest IN Moores Opera-house last
night, for two gold watches offered as
prizes by the Southwest Missouri Teachers
Association, now IN session IN this city, the
following schools were represented:
Cooper College. Mountivi'le: Humans
vile. Lamar, Pierce City. Appleton City
Academy, Clinton. Eldorsdo. Joplin, Garth
age. Marfonville. Greenfield and Butler.
Tie watches Were won by y. e.. Vaughn
of Butler and Miss Doran OF Joplin. These
two VIII contest tonight for the gold medal
also offered BY the association.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
MCAlL WANTS THE PLUM.
viii Fight Yerkes for the Internal
Revenue Commissionership.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
s Nashville, Tenn. Nov. 30-John e. Mccall
of Lexington. Tenn, former Congressman
from the Eighth District. and the recent
Republican candidate for Governor Of
Tennessee, left Nashville tonight for
Washington. He will be an applicant for
appointment as Internal Revenue Com
missioner of the United States, to succeed
he late Commissioner George w VIII
son.
Mr.. Mccall has strong backing and his
friends believe he will make better race
nan MIR. Yerkes of Kentucky, who Is prom
nsntly mentioned for the position.
l.ct oasn Mcoail VIII hSe discuss .ne SUD
noned to Washington by hts close personal
riend, Congressman Brownlow. Tenncs-
les National Committeeman. who has had
assurances from the higher powers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
BOLIVIA NOT SELLING OUT.
Minister Says Its Share Of Acre
Will BE Held.

Washington. Nov. 3o.--The Bolivian Minis
ter. senor Guachal!a. had his attention
drawn to-day to dispatch from South
America stating that the Bolivian Ministers
in Washington ard London were negotia ting
for the sale OF Boiivia's rights in the terri
tory OF Acre to an American syndicate.
The Minister stated that the report was
incorrect, - he is conducting no such neso-
tiatous. The Government Is not DESTROYS of
parting with any Of its territory, he saiG.
nor would the Constitution permit ouch a
rrc.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
NEW JOB FOR BABC0CK.
He Will Succeed Dolliver on WAYS
and Means Committee.

Washington. Nov. So.-It seems to be gen.
orally understood that Representative Bah
cock of Wisconsin will be appointed to the
vacancy On the Ways and Means Committee
caused by the resignation of Mr. Dolliyer in
which case he probably will retire from the
Committee on Insular Affairs
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
FARMERS BARN BURNED.
Two Horses. Eight Mules and Fif-
teen Cows Were Cremated.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

EEPJBLIC SPECTAL.
Poplar BlufT, Mo. Nov. 3o.-A large barn
owned by ". W. Sparkmap, who lives ten
miles west of this city, was destroyed by
fire early this morning. Two horses, eight
mules and fifteen cows were cremated.
There We're also burned 1.0o0 bushels O;
corn go bushels OF wheat 200 bushels of
oats. large quantity of hay, wagons
carriages and farm implements.
The loss is $500. with no Insurance In
cendiaries caused the blaze.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
RIVALS FOUGHT WITH FISTS.
Went Outdoors From Ballroom and
Settled Difficulties.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Noweaqua. ILL.,. Nov. 30.-Beneath a single
arc light in the public school ground Of
Assumption, ILL.,. viii Coweil and Garrett
Russell fought to finish, Marquis Of
Queensberry rules, with bare fists The men
had attended a bail. and. in vying for the
attention of young lady, an aItercat tion
occurred. which was settled as above. Both
men were searched. ring was formed, and
time was called. Coweii severely punished
Russell. breaking his nose. bruising him
badly. and finally knocking him out He is
in bed under the care of physician
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
NOVEMBER FEES AND TAXES.
Total Received by the Secretary of
State Is S7,0jI.35.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. So-Following
are the fees and taxes received by the Sec
retary OF State and paid into the State
Treasury for the month of November 1890:
Nntarial commissions, s455: domestic cor
poration tax, $3.50: foreign corporation tax
paftnent fees, s3l. so: recording railroad
contracts. Sl; bank inspection fees, 81, So. Is;
Total, $7,eS4%
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01

her Of about fifty. many of them accom-
panied by their wives will depart at 1880
o'clock this morning for Cuba. They will
leave st. Louis over the Mobile and Ohio.
The trip will Consume the greater part OF
three weeks
The association Includes in its member
SHIP Nathaniel Tart of MutamoraS, Pd.,
who has been an engineer the Erie Raii-
road for nearly a half century. lie is .5
years OF age. and is stili In active service.
In the course of his experience he has
travelled distance that would equal
Seveniy-four times around the globe
Mr.. Ta!t is as muscular as a man of 25
and never In his experience on the road
was he injured in an accident
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
Governor stephens RENTED Fine.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo-. Nov. 30-Governor
stephens to-day issued a remittitur of fine
TO A. A. Marquardt, convicted before a
police Judge at Springfield for common as
sauit-
The petition for remission shows that
Narquardt was Major In the First Reci-
'nent OF Infantry, National Guard of Mis-
souri,, while they were in encampment at
Springfield In July last, and was given or.
ders, which. while being carried out, were
resisted by citizen In the melee the citi-
zen was struck by the officer Governor
ii Is excessive.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01

Eureka Springs. Ark, Nov se-Ccionei
NJ. l. Demahler, the mineral expert. died
at O'Clock to-day at Harrison Of typhoid
fever. Colonel Demahler was probably the
pest posted man on mineral resources in
the state Two years ago he was sent into
the mineral regions by the Arkansas Ga
zette as stan correspondent and has
steadily devoted himself to Inspection and
investigation ever since. He has written
hundreds OF columns pertaining to the sub
ject and was an admitted authority on min.
eral technology and values.
The St. Louis Republic., 1900-12-01
Observation-Disclosures =
JOHN W. CAMPBELL,

JOHN W. CAMPBELL,
Chief Police has Office of Chief
Police of Manila, Iuzon Philippine Islands He
will resign his present position accept ap
pointment
Evening capital., 1900-02-06
a Priceless Volume.

About four years ago a London
blacksmith noticed on a secondhand
bookstall a very old book priced at
two cents. lie bought 1t. and. after
attempting to read IL, threw 1t aside
and soon forgot ii. One of his dodgers
happening to see the book recently,
and. noticing that II was dated 1450,
asked permission 10 show it to the
British Museum authorities. A day
or two later the blacksmith was re-
quested TO call. and the Secretary, to
his surprise, asked him what he would
take for the book. In some slight
confusion the man said. What wiz
you give?" .'Will $3.50 suit your" was
the answer of the Secretary. The
blacksmith was so dumbfounded that
the Secretary thought he was ridicul-
ing his offer. and therefore immediate
ly increased to $500, which was at
once accepted. Sooner than have lost
the book. however, which was the
first book that Gutenberg ever print
ed, and, therefore almost priceless.
the Museum authorities would have
paid almost any sum thai had been
asked.
Evening capital., 1900-02-06
PUT TO TEST.
" the ST kiIdan Swain Survives II He
Gets Married.

Both in the northern and western
islands of Scotland the natives have
scme peculiar customs. unfamiliar to
the dwellers of the mainland. One OF
these, known as the marriage test. |"
is practiced in the island of st. Kilda.
where the population barely exceeds
a hundred. The desire among the is
landers to increase this number does
not seem to be exceptionally strong.
and every man before he is deemed
suitable for husband has to perform
an evolution. with no little bodily risk.
The ST Kildan's are, of course. adept
dock climbers, and the aspirant for
matrimony is therefore subjected to
the test of balancing himself on one
leg on a narrow ledge overhanging q
precipice. bending his body at the
same time in order to hold the foot OF
his other leg in his hands. IL found
lacking in courage the maiden with
draws her betrothal, and should the
man fall over theledge 1t is presumed
that. in his case, he will be disquali-
fied-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening capital., 1900-02-06

A notice issued by order of the Post
master-General says: "On November
/. 1899, new inland and foreign
post card, 5isx3ia inches in size. will
be issued. These cards (single and
ieply) will be sold at the same price
respectively as the present inland thin
cards and the present foreign cards.
The issue of the oblong stout cards
(single and reply) will be discon-
tinued. when 4l5xSla inches will be
the only stout cards (single and re-
ply) of the present court size. 41sx3h
inches will be the only stout cards on
sale in future The price of these stout
cards will remain unaltered. From the
date mentioned the maximum size of
private cards will be increased from
5lsx3ia inches. to correspond with the
size of the new cards. London
Times.
Evening capital., 1900-02-06
4 LITTLE SCHEME.
The Politicians Way Of Finding out
How the Vote Stood.

The Politicians Way Of Finding out
How the Vote Stood.
Il was greatly puzzled Election
day." said an amateur politician, "at
the confidence with which a certain
old-time leader. who Is a particular
friend of mine. gave out the exact
character OF the vote polled up to that
hour at one of the downtown pre-
cincts, where he was stationed. It
stands at present - for Flower,
- for Capdevielle. and - tickets
scratched he said. in reply TO my
question. giving the precise number
OF votes. which have forgotten. Oh.
come. now. / protested laughingly,
you may have a general idea of the
lay OF the land. but can't believe you
know exactly how many ballots each
candidate has received It's just like
1 tell you.' he replied solemnly. Well
how do you do IT.? | asked. You are
certainly not basing your figures on
what the voters say, are your Not
on your shirt studs he answered.
grinning. I'm too old for such foolish
ness as that. But | don't mind put
ting you on, In strict confidence. Do
you see that window with the blinds
half drawn over there?' he added,
pointing to the fourth story of the
house opposite. Yes, what Of itr
Well, there's a man in the shadow
with pair of strong field glasses.
from where he stands he can see right
down into the open top OF the voters
box, and field glasses make 1t exactly
like looking over the fellows shoulder
inside. l don't say he can tell what
separate names are scratched, but he
can see easily enough when any
scratching is being done. and which
ticket is stamped and goes straight.
Then he gives me a signal from the
window, and jot 1t down in my little
book. with possibly the name of the
voter-just for future reference
There's no chance of mistake. It's
sure thing I glued my eye on the
window the next time a man went into
the booth, and presently saw move
ment in the shadow and a fash Of
glass. Then a hand was waved up
and down the left side of the sill.
That's another scratched ticket said
my friend, pulling out his little red
book. New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat