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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
GENERAL DOMESTIC


Health reports from Hawaii show an in
creased death rate. The United States
courts have been formally opened.
Sid Whittico yesterday shot his sister-in-
law, Maggie brennan at Berry Station, III.
He escaped.
Nandals dcsecrated graves in San Anto-
Mo cemeteries by tearing down toTrbstones
and demolishing shafts. Five negroes are
suspected Feeling is intense.
The heat spell in New York City was
broken yesterday by storm. in which
twelve lives were lost. Previous TO The
storm there were thirty deaths from the
Intense heat the thermometer registering
JOB degrees up to that time.
Reports Of the disaffection Of prominent
Republicans reach the Democratic cam
paign leaders in such rapid succession as 10
surprise them. Many original Mckinley
men, who were among MS most ardent
supporters in 1896, have announced that they
will work and vote for Bryan and Steven
son
The return Of Perry Heath TO Chicago did
not bring any cheer to the Republican cam
paign leaders there. He reported that Re
publican leaders in the East refuse TO get
out and work for Mckinley, and hat In
diana must be conceded to he Democratic.
while Ohio and Wisconsin ar almost a.
good as lost to the party Of the adnin,st-;i-
ton.
Senator Mason declares that the modus
riyendi agreed to by Secretary Hay was an
ignoble surrender. He has returned from
q visit to the Porcupina District recently
ceced to Canada, and declares IL to he one
OF the richest districts in Alaska.
Kew York man describes his experience
in attempting TO buy dinner at the swell
restaurants in New York City, wearing a
shirt waist After trying a number of
placer, he finally succeeded III finding a
fashionable cafe whore he could dine with
ont coat.
The administration is confronted with the
necessity Of discharginG the volunteers now
I'm the Philippines before June J. 1891 This
necessity. coupled with the Chinese situa-
tion. which demands that all the regulars
be sent there. necessitates an interruption
Of the Philippine war
President Mckinley spent a nulet Sun
day. He enjoyed drive with his wife and
some friends. He departs for Washing
ton Thursday
William ]. Bryan attended the Baptist
Church in Chicago yesterday. He will re-
main In that city several days before de-
parting for Lincoln.
Charles r. n. Ferrell, a former emolove
of the Adams Express Company. was ar
rested yesterday afternoon in the presence
81. of his fiancee for the Pennsylvania train
robbery and murder of Messenger Lane.
He admitted both crimes He said that he
committed them TO get money with which
to wed. The murder was cowardly and cold
blooded. The victim was a friend of the
man who slew him and the two had chatted
pleasantly until Eerrell induced Lane In
turn his back when he shot him three
timeA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
SPORTING.

Brooklyn made a game finish and beat st.
Louis
: Saratoga meeting promises some splendid
racing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13

Cheap Rates to Wisconsin.
Aug 10 Illinois Central r. r. will sell
cheal excursion tickets to Wisconsin Sum-
mer Resorts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
Tired, Weak

loses its vitality. Appetite fails because
food cannot be assimiIated. Then the
strength rapidly declines. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla corrects matters at once-enriches
and vitalizes the blood, creates an appetite
and restores health and vigor. Get bottle
Of Hoods to-day and let it do you the same
good 1t Is doing others.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Price 81.
HOOD Pills cure liver Ills: nonirritatins: only
eathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
COlOred Dress Goods.

40nc AlWool Tweed Suug, in the shades OF Blue Red
Gray Brown;
so Cents Per Yard
4snch AWool Pebble Homespun in variety of stylish
mixed effects;
IS Cents Yard
52nch Wool Homespun in Light Medium and Dark Gray
and Blue Mixtures
S1.OO Yard
52nch AllWool Cheviot, in Black and the shades Of
Blue, Gray, Tan Castor:
S125 Yard
52nch Wool Satuface Covert Cloth in varied
of new colorings;
S1.75 Per Yard.
Silk finish AlWool Henrettas, in extensive Of
aud evening shades;
IS Cents Yard
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
Mems NeckWear.

Four-n- Hands Pu Tecks and Ties in line of new
Fall coorng including grays fancy and Scotch paids
Soc Each and Up.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
Hosiery.

Cotton Le spots black and white checks colored e
brodered fronts aover coored tops vertical stripes and
solid colors;
SOC Per Pair and Up.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-08-13
Black Dress Goods.

French Sergs English Storm Serges and Cheviots Armue
Whpcords Crepe Cloths Jacqua1ds full line
ys AWool and Silk Warp Full and Half Mourning Fabrics
50: to $500 Per Yard.
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New Autumn Goods-First Exhibit.
Monday, August 18th.
Silks.
Satin Lumneu full line Of light and DARK shades IN

Satin Lumineux in full line OF light and DARK shades IN
cudinp Ophea Cardinal Violet Marine Navy. Napoleon.
Brahmin Girls Veux Rose Biscuit Pearl Lezard Havana.
Turquoise, Lilac Parme. Ceyon Paon Paris Blue Ma bue'
Pink, Cream White
sl.OO, sl.25 Per Yard.
24inch Crepe de Chine shades of Reseda Lilac Cobeln
Pale White Ivory Cream Meain Lavender luei Parnie,
Biscuit Metaiique, Paon Nice. Vieux Rose, Black;
S25 Yard.
21-inch Black Tafeas Brilliant for coats waists skirts,
entire gowns;
o5 Cents Per Yard
21inc Black finish especially desirable
for Wraps and Gowns;
90 Cents Per Yard.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
TRAIN WRECK ON LAKE SHORE.
PASSENGER AND MAIL CARS PLUNGED
INTO SANDUSKY. BAY-NO ONE
SERIOUSLY HURT.

Sandusky, Ohio. Aug. T.-Lake Shore train No. g.
west bound, wrecked at Bay Bridge near
Sandusky at l o'clock this morning The train
left Cleveland at 1855 p. and struck broken
rail Bay Bridge five miles west of Sandusky.
The engine and two mail passed over the
bridge safely The next three cars-consisting Of
two mail cars and combination car-went off the
bridge into Sandusky Bay in twenty feet Of water.
The Of the train left the track but did not
off the bridge, and beyond severe shaking up
and a bad scare was injured in these cars
Three cars were piled up in mass in the
water below inprisoning the mail clerks and the
passengers in the combination baggage and pas
sCnger coach but life as lost passengers and
employees climbing through windows ana doors
and being rescued from the water with only slight
injuries. The sixty feet long, and two
of them stood partially on end in twenty feet OF
track near the east end of the bridge. The
bridge was unnjured. and traffic was delayed only
slightly.
Five trainmen were injured. Fourteen passen-
gers were in the combination car. of whom two
were cut by flying glass Their injuries were
dressed before the surgeons arrived. At the time
of the wreck the train running thirty-ftve
in the combination coach. The mail clerks in the
submerged cars were assisted by the employees or
the Portland Cement Works. near the brldge. -.
The bridge on which tho wreck occurred Is halt
a mile long and only six feet above the water
which is from fourteen to twenty feet deep; A
large amount Of mail is still IN the water me
Lake Shore trains this morning were obliged to
go around by the Norwalk division, but the broken
RAN was fixed later. and traffic was resumed on
he SanduSky branch.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
NEW-ROCHELLE.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Beresford. who spend
ing the summer in Europe are expected back to
New-Rochelle early next month. Their large coun-
try place the farm of Adrian Iselin, Mrs.
Beresfords father, Is being put in readiness for
them
Ex-Police Justice John f. Lambden and Super
visor William E. Moore returned yesterday from 4
cruise on Long Island Sound in Mr.. Lambden' $
large catbOat. While off Thimbe Islands the boat
struck by storm and tossed for hours by
high waves. Mr.. Lambden and Mr.. Moore had
a rough experience. The former was knocked down
on the deck, and was severely bruised, and also
lost diamond ring in attempting to lower on
anchor.
The news was received here last night Of the
death of Charles Franz, the eghteen-year-o -old son
of DR.. Jacob F. Franz. of No IL Hemlock Place.
The young man, with party of friends, was in a
remote part OF Pennsylvania camping, when he
was suddenly taken Ill with appendicitis. Before
he could be operated he died
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
NEW-YORK CITY.

The Rev Raphael Benjamin has accepted the in
vitation of the trustees of the Fifty-hfth Street
Temple TO oficiate their rabbi in the approaching
Jewish holidays
The Charity Organization Society acknowledges
with thanks the following contributions in response
to it's recent appeals in behalf Of two widows with
small children and for aged man. "A Friend Tarry-
town. $50; "a Friend SIS; ]. G. H. and S. NJ l..
$40 EACH Mrs. w. F. Brooks 50 30: NJ P. Cash.
David Lydig and A. b. Ansbacher. IS each; Fl. and
Mrs. E. H.. g each; Cash" and East Orange. g"
81 each
At the Fifth Avenue Collegiate Church, Forty
eighth-st.. the Rev. Andrew Hageman Will preach
tomorrow morning, continuing his series Of ser
mons on Some Old Testament Heroes Of Faith -
Subject Gideon. a Mighty Man OF Valor; the
Story of How God Works with a Chosen Few" In
the evening at o'clock Mr.. Hageman will preach
at Vermilye Chapel. Subject. The Prodigal Away
from Home and in Want
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
INCORPORATED AT ALBANY.

Albany Aug. n,-Certihcates of Incorporation
were filed to-day as follows:
The Saratoga Messenger and Cab Company of
Saratoga Springs; capital, $4,000. DirectOrs NJ
G. Annis. G. NJ Grippen and J. Z. Clement of
Peerless Bread Cutter Company. Of Brooklyn:
capital, $500: Directors; p. H Green. Alexander
Neble and Harold Neble. of Brooklyn
Jackson Writing Machine Company. of Lyons.
Wayne County; capital 100000. Directors: A L.
Lyons.
Hayes Lithographing Company. of Buffalo; cap
ital. A5OOOO. Directors: II. H. Pearsons, Of East
Aurora. and c. A Sweet and S. NJ Clement of
Automatic Fire Escape Company. of New-York
City; capital 5000 Directors: w, H. Hurst, ].
e Van Pelt and A. G.. Hummel, of New-York City
r. j. Kanter Co, of New-York City, to
manufacture oils; capital $4,000 Directors: r.
J. Kanter, Pauline Kanter. of Brooklyn and
Philip Kanter, of New-YorlN City.
Meyer-Case Cooperage Company. of Rochester:
capital, $4,000 Directors: A. G, Never. w H
Case and c. NJ. Meyer. of Rochester.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
ROMANCE AND AN OPENENT
GIRL WHO HAD BEEN TO EUROPE TO
FORGET" MEETS FIANCE HERE.

Mayor Edwin w. Fske. of Mount Vernon. on
Thursday night, in the City Hall of that city, mar
ried Miss Angela Ralston and Alfred T. Reagan
both of San Francisco The wedding was the
sequel of a romance, which began In the far
Western city two years ago. Miss Ralston Is the
daughter OF J. B. Ralston, who Is a member of
the Union Iron Works. of San Francisco. the con-
which built the battleship Oregon. Mr..
Reagan is In the real estate business in San Fran
cisco.
The two became acquainted about two years
ago, and their affection for each other soon led
to an engagement. Miss Ralstons parents were
opposed to the match AS last resort they took
their daughter to Europe. where they visited the
Paris Exposition. Miss Ralston and her parents
arrived in this city on the Deutschland last
Tuesday and Mr. Reagan, who had been kept in
formed of the familys movements. hurried here
from San Francisco. He called Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Walsh, of Mount Vernon, who
was graduated with him at the Roman Catholic
College of Notre Dame, Indiana and enlisted his
assistance in the proposed elopement. Mr.. Walsh
suggested that Mayor Fiske tie the nuptial knot,
and he and Mr.. Reagan called on the Mayor and
explained what was wanted Miss Ralston, it is
said, IS a Protestant.
On Thursday night Miss Ralston met her fance
a short distance from the hotel here, where
her family are staying. and they hurried to the
Grand Central Station to catch the o'clock train
for Mount Vernon. At 1885 O'Clock. just before the
Common Council meeting pretty pretty brunette
companied by we'll dressed young man, tfipped up
the City Hall stairs in Mount Vernon and inquired
A minute later Mr. Walsh appeared and escorted
the pair to the Mayors private office. where they
made man and wife in the presence of
Mr.. Walsh and Assistant Corporation Counsel
Conklin. who were the witnesses The bride gavo
her age as twenty-one, and the bridegroom his as
A few minutes later the bride and bridegroom
took train for New-York, to break the news to
Miss Ralston's parents
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
DIR. VIRGIN WILL GO TO WORCESTER.

The Rev Dr.. Samuel H. Virgin, for nearly thirty
years pastor of Pilgrim Church, this city. and
its pastor emeritus, has accepted the unanimous
invitation of Plymouth Church and Society, Of
Worcester Mass. to take charge of the church
for year, and will begin his work September
g. He has filed the pulpit since last March A
meeting OF Plymouth Church held on Tues
day. August II, to ratify the action Of the Supply
and Outlook Committee, and delegation ap-
pointed to inform DR. Virgin OF the result
Dr. Virgin is spending the summer usual at
his farm at West Chelmsford. Mass His new
church is one of the largest and most important
CONGREGATIONAL churches in Massachusetts, and has
always had high place in denominational activi-
ties Many Of the leading citizens Of Worcester
are among its members
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
SUICIDE FOR WIFE TO GET INsURANc

Chicago Aug. 17.-Charles A Mielenz died by, his
own hand some time on Wednesday on the prairies.
near Foster and Southport aves. in order that HE
wife might receive the benefit of 5000 insurance
which he carried in two German lodges Mrs
Mieenz learned from the police last evening that
her husbands body had been found She has four
boys. none OF them ten years old. Mielenz con-
Quoted wallpaper and painting business at No
bl3 Larrabee-st, and 1t not prosperous He
lett nome on Tuesday morning to attend to a
contract which he had, and was last seen alive on
Wednesday morning in Lake View On "Wednesday
afternoon Mrs. Melenz received n letter from her
husband. mailed from a suburb and written partly,
in German and partly in English. in which he said
IT is the best you can do to let me 20 so everv
body can get what they have coming feel son.,
Tor fI, my ny chi children You will get enough money from
the balance for yourself and my dear chIldrcn
It's hard to part, but don't any other way ''
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
WEST VIRGINIA COAL FOR EGYPT.
LARGE SHIPMENTS TO BE MADE FROM NEW
PORT NEWS

Newport News. Va. Aug II (SpeciaD-The
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway will shortly begin to
make large shipments Of its New River steam coal
to Egypt, for by the Egyptian State railways
These will not be the first shipments of coal from
Newport News to Egypt. as cargoes have been fire.
quenty sent to Alexandria, and it was the salts
faction given by this coal that influenced the
Egyptian State railways to send Frank Curtis
tract with the Chesapeake and Ohio for an i'm
mense quantity of the fuel He has visited the
come here to inspect the work OF loading coal at
the Chesapeake and Ohio piers. He will return to
at the same price the New River coal is equally
acceptable with the Welsh Goals. 1t is fact that
coal can be sent from Newport News across the
ocean and through the Mediterranean to Alex
andria as cheaply the Welsh coal be sent
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
MISS LOCKWOOD REJECTED.
THE SOUND BEACH CONN SCHOOL TEACHER
NOT TO BE REINsTATED.

THE SOUND BEACH CONN SCHOOL TEACHER
NOT TO BE REINsTATED.
Sound Beach, Conn. Aug. II (speciaD.-Gilbert
H. Foys. chairman Of the District School Com
mittee, to-day addressed the following letter 70
Miss F. Ida Lockwood for six years primary
teacher in the public school:
Dear Madam: Presumably 1t was at your sUg-
gestion that special meeting of the SCHOOL dis
trlct was held on the evening OF August IA. at
which time resolution passed requesting the
committee to reinstate you a teacher OF the
primary department. We had respect for public
sentiment but nevertheless declined TO do so. Dis
cipltne is the keystone in the arch of every public
and private institution. Personally, you have dis
erroneous statements regarding Z. H. Strong, OF
Merden the principal Of the school, and have spread
but through the medium OF the press. into almost
every State, town and hamlet through the United
States. You were offered d place as teacher in
the primary department under condltlons men
toned in the letter you received from the com
mittee July last. The alternative rested with
you to accept or decline. You declined with this
remark Il am no subordinate The committee
deeply regret the necessity of giving this decision,
but the welfare of the school renders 1t imposst-
BILE.
In the letter of July this committee told Miss
Lockwood that her appointment was under con-
sideration owing to her indscretion in airing her
grievances. and warned her that any insubordina-
ton or attempt by word act to mar the use
fulness Of the principal would be cause for asking
for her resignation. Miss Lockwood secured nearly
two hundred signatures TO petition asking for her
reappOntment, and the voters took her part at
ing of G. n Ferris, w J. WoreII and Charles
they chose in refusing TO appoint Miss Lockwood.
and not a graduate of normal school. and lastly,
talked too much about the principal.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
ATTEMPT TO CLEAR THE STREETS WITH Pr
voLvERs, sTILETTOs AND CLUBS.

voLvERs. sTILETTos AND CLUBS
The Italians of Port Chester and the surrounding
towns celebrated the feast Of ST. Rocco on Thurs
day night with festivities which nearly ended in q
riot. Permission given by the village authort-
ties for the Italians to parade. but they seem to
have interpreted the document TO mean that they
were to have exclusive use Of the streets for the
evening. AS the procession Of eight hundred men
moved up Main-st. the Italian leaders, who were
decked with big badges and sashes proceeded with
much gusto to clear the street Several drivers who
refused TO move had their horses rudely seized by
the brides and led aside. When they resented the
liberties taken by the paraders, the latter hauled
out their revolvers and stettos hourished them
in the air.
Mrs. K. NJ. Lyman, who has country home in
Grace Church-st, Rye, driving with her chill
dren. mob OF Italians grabbed her horses heads
and. despite the efforts OF the coachman hurried
them away into dark side street. Mrs. Lyman
who knew nothing OF the celebration thought that
she had been set on by bandits. Mr.. Lyman yes
terday visited Judge Marshall and said that he
would nave the whole mob arrested II he could find
out the names. Another gang Of the paraders tried
trolley car through the ranks of the procession
ABOUT dozen Of them sprang the car one
man. graphing the large iron bar used for turning
the switches, aimed a blow at the motorman which
you'd have cracked his skull had 1t struck him
The motorman and conductor protected themselves
with iron levers. The police moved the parade as
quickly as possible toward Fox Island and further
trouble was aVerted.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
WOOL MARKET ACTIVE IN SPOTS.

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE Boston Commercial Bull
letin' tomorrow will say of the wool market:
The market is only active in spots. and the gen
era inquiry is much less. Nevertheless there have
been two large sales of new woods. which
bring up the weeks transactions TO large total
The large stock of Ohio deaine has at last broken
the price to 29 cents. Big blocks Of new Montana
have sold in the bags secured basis of 30
for fine medium clothing A block of spring
Texas has been sold at IS cents. Sales of the
week, 2S57,OO0 pounds domestic and $4,000 pounds
foreign total of $4,000 pounds. against a total
of 3,S17OOO pounds last week and SsSSO00 pounds
the corresponding week last year.
The receipts date show a decrease of $50
bales domestic and increase of 81 $50 bales for
eign against last year. The sales to date show a
decrease Of 60 S797OO pounds domestic and 25S4SOO
pounds foreign.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
DROWNED IN THE ST. LAWRENCE

Quebec. Aug. 17.-Tho yacht St. Francois. while
on pleasure trip from Tadousac 10 River du Loup
yesterday, was caught in a sQual and was can
sized of White Island. There were five persons ON
board-Captain Foster Adelard SaVard Couzine
Norm, P. Norm and P. Boucher-all OF whom were
thrown into the water. The yacht Jamboree of
Quebec. passing at the time. and with much
difficulty succeeded In saving Boucher and gAys rd
captain Foster And tho TWO Morins are missing
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
TARRYTOWN.

The body Of Mrs. Charles W. Minor, who recently
died in France was brought TO Tarrytown yester-
dav and the funeral was held in Christ Episcopal
church. The burial in Sleepy Hollow Gene
terry.
The trustees Of School District No have organ
lied with w. G. F. Slower as president, c. +. Ed
ward clerk and J. c. L. Hamilton treasurer;
The wedding of Robert Ackley Yerks and Miss
Helen r. Brown celebrated Thursday evening
the home of Mrs. J. A Thompson, in Andrews
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
PORT. CHESTER.

The annual chidren's picnic of Port Chester is
to be held next Wednesday. This picnic is given
free TO all of the children of the town. 1t was
established six years ago The committee is
ranging to entertain thousand children. The
children will first hold street parade. carrying
flags and tin horns and led by band. AT O'Clock
they will march to the pier and go aboard the
barge Andrew NJ. Church for a sail on the Sound
A committee of women will serve the dinner which
will consist OF 5000 sandwiches. 10 barrels Of
crackers hams 100 pounds of cheese, 300 cooked
chickens 1000 pies and cakes, 100 watermelonS and
5000 bottles of mineral waters and ginger ale.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
MISSIONARIES TO SAIL FOR PERSIA.

A meeting was held at the rooms of the Presby-
teran Board of Foreign Missions at yester-
day to bid farewell to several missionaries who
sail to-day the steamer Mesaba for London on
their way to Persia, The Rev. DR.. ]. L, Potter OF
Cincinnati; DR.: and Mrs; W. s. Yanneman. of
iowa; Or. Jessie Wilson. of New-Wfmington.
Rev Charles E. sterrett, OF Franklin, Penn and
the Rev. Charles Pittman, of McConnelsburg,
Penn The last three going out for the first
time. Miss McLaren of the American Board (Con-
gregationaD. will accompany the party. She will
go to Van. Turkey
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
PEEKSKILLA

A committee of thirty women, who were enter
tanned by Cortlandt Hook and Ladder Company
last winter gave lawn party in return on Thurs
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Earl E.
Fink.
Oaksde elected County Clerk Leverett r CruGlo
president and Ardenus r. Free secretary. MISS
FLORENCE l. Tompkins hired an additional
teacher. At Drum Hin School Q, " Barger was
chosen president; Edward G. Halsey, secretary ;
Frederick a. Smith, collector; Oscar W. Odell'
truant officer.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-18
TO REMOVE DIR. J. NJ. HENDERSON

1t was announced yesterday that oil had at last
been poured upon the troubled waters in the Bridge
Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, Brook
lyn, and that Bishop Derricks had decided 10 re-
move the pastor. the Rev. DR. John NJ Henderson
against whom there has been considerable opposi-
ton. Dr. Henderson WILL 1t is said retire from the
pastorete the first Sunday in September and his
successor will be, IL is believed, the Rev Seth ID
w Smith, now pastor Of the Bethel African Meth
odist Episcopal Church. at Schenectady-aye and
Dean-st. Rumor says that Dr. Henderson is slated
tor the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal
Church, In Washington. d. c.