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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
SPECULATOR SUES BROKERS,
Claims That He Was Kept Out of
Profits Due Him.

]. w. Bittner has entered suit in Justice
Hanley's court against the Celia Commits
sion Company. asking judgment for $500 for
alleged breach of contract.
The Celia Commission Company is en-
gagged in stOck-broking at No. 20 North
Fourth street; Bittner alleges that on Sep
tember - he had the company sell for him
100 shares of Peoples Gas stock at a cer-
tain quotation which was listed on the
blackboard as the New York quotation,
and on which he deposited a margin of 800
Five days later the price Of the stock had
declined ) points. showing a profit of $500 on
the deal. and he requested the manager to
close out the deal. This he alleges the
manager refused to do until Bittner should
deliver the actual stocks sold. He delayed
stock had advanced to a point where Bitt-
ner'S former profits were reduced to al
most nothing. Then, he says. the company
closed out the deal without requiring him
to deliver the actual stocks In which he had
specuiated. He alleges that the company
never before or since demanded of any of
its patrons the actual delivery OF stocks
bought or sold
Frank Minor. manager Of the Celia Com
mission Company, was out of the city last
night. Louis Celia. the president of the con-
Germ, said: Il do not know Bittner and
have no recollection of the transaction in
the case. but do know that his insinuation
that the company attempted to defraud him
in any way is untrue. Anybody who is con-
versant with the methods Of stock trans
actions knows it Is optional with brokers
to demand the actual delivery of the stocks
bought and sold, or to settle for a cash con-
sideration of the difference between the
buying and selling figures. If Mr. Minor
demanded actual delivery of Bittner's stock
he doubtless had good reason for so doing
In any event, Rittner could have saved him
self by going out and buying the stock de-
iivering it and receiving his profits on the
deal z"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
STATEHOOD FOR OKLAHOMA.
Territorial Delegate Flynn Says 1t
Must Come.

Dennis T. Flynn. territorial delegate in
Congress from Oklahoma, accompanied by
Mrs. Flynn. passed through st. Louis YES
terday on his way to Washington Accord
ing TO Mr.. Flynn the principal thing that
is agitating the people Of Oklahoma in a
legislative way is the admission of that
Territory as a State. Mr.. Flynn will begin
an active campaign on his arrival in WASH
ington TO accomplish that end. He Is load
ed with facts showing the Importance of
Oklahoma.
I'VE desire statehood above other things"
said he yesterday. There is no desire 10
wait until the Indian Territory can be made
a part OF the State. While il would add TO
the Importance and population of Okla
homa 10 get the Indian Territory into the
Union. 1t will be necessary for US to wait
until 1906 or until the present treaty made
by Congress with the Choctaws and Chick
asaws expires.
Until that time the Indian Territory can
not take step toward statehood and why
should We delay If We can enter now into
the Union of States?
oklahoma contains about goo persons
and the Indian Territory about 3e3 OoO To-
gether they would make a strong State AT
the last election Oklahoma east about 50 90
votes, which Is more than sons, of the
States cast. We have a schoo! fund of S.
ev.Oop in land. and We are no whit behind
surrounding States. The country is rich in
resources and has thousands Of splendid
families 1t Is not a question of poI;tics
but a question OF business
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
DENIES THAT FL0RY
Can HOLD over.
Jurist Quotes Missouri Supreme
COurt-Legal Proceedings May
Settle the Dispute.

Lawyers are still disputing over the COM
plications growing out of the death Of Rail
road and Warehouse Commissioner-elect
Harrington, and, according TO prominent
Democrat of ST. Louis. the courts probably
will be asked to settle the question. In
order to do this. it was stated, Governor
Dockery will appoint a member of the
board to succeed Flory. His commission Will
be made out and he will be regularly quail
flied. II Mr.. Flory desires to contest the
right Of the Governors appointee. he will
have to go into the courts.
A telegram from jefferson City, received
last night. quotes 4 jurist of that place as
declaring that the Governor can fill :he
office by appointment, a decision IF the
Supreme Court being cited as authority.
The jurist says:
The Supreme Court in State ex rel vs..
Thomas. l92 Mo, 81, said: An office is va
cant within legal intendrient. and for all
purposes Of election or appointment as well,
when the official term of the occupant has
expired, as In case OF his death, resignation
Or removal. The fact that the incumbent
remains clothed with official authority, in
furtherance of a wise provision of public
policy and of public law, cannot enlarge the
boundaries of his official term or arrest the
power of appointment or of election. of
course. these remarks are subject 10 the
conditions that the law has provided for
...r once in one of the modes mem
toned. and that therefore. the election or
appointment canrot be claSsed as voiun-
tary:'
This decision clearly holds that Mr.. Flo
rvs term of office expires at the end of the
term for which he was elected-that is. on
January /, 1901. and that a vacancy will eN-
ist at that time If the statute provided for
the election of his successor in November
last, and If such successor was in fact elect
ed at that time.
1t will not be disputed that Mr.. Herring
ton was legally elected in November, and,
such being the case. the Governor can APP
point E1ory's successor at any time after
January l.
THE decision further says. on page a2:
There Is vacancy in an Office. nOtwith-
standing there is holdover incumbent. and
a vacancy which may be filed. provided
there is a law for the election of his sue
cessor.'
'.AH the Judges concur in this opinion.
and Il has never been overruled nor its au-
thCrity disputed. Ii was expressly referred
TO in the late case of State eX. inf. W..
Smith, 152 Mo-, $40. which held that where
two candidates for the same office receive
the same number of votes there is no va
cancy, but the incumbent holds over until
the next general election. But the doctrine
of the Thomas case is clearly affirmed in
this last case. for il is there said: In the
case of State eX rel. VS.. Stouestreet 80
Mo-. 36l, IL was decided that when regu-
larry elected or appointed officer had served
out his fixed term, he became mere locum
tenens until his successor was elected or
appointe1' "
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
FIRST SALOON IN
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
j. F. OLaughlin Obtains a License
to Conduct One in the Heart
of kirkwOod.

j. F. OIaughlin. who has been trying
Tor more than year TO get license to
establish saloon in the heart of Kirkwood,
was last night granted the necessary per-
mission by the Board Of Aldermen.
The action of the board is especially sig
nificant. as there has not been a saloon in
what may properly be called :he town for
Twenty-Five years. The last municipal cleo
ton turned entirely upon the question
whether the saloons should he licensed. and.
even after the saloon ticket WOE. all sorts
of obstructive ordinances were passed Ia
bar the saloons But OLaughlin has teen
preparing to get his license for the last
three months. and his persistent WORK at
length has been rewarded
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
MEMORY FLED FROM HIM.
Patrick Rogers, Aged 20, Found on
the Steps of q Church,

Patrick Rogers, 20 years old, is held at
the Carr Street Police Station pending the
discovery of his relatives. The old man
was picked up on the steps of st. Lawrence
OTooles Church Sunday night He says he
has three sons and two daughters living IN
ST. Louis but none of them has 50 Tar
appeared.
Rogers was recognized by Policeman
Roach of the Fourth District as having
been 4 friend of his fathers. At that lime
they both lived in what is known as MIR
phys row, on Cass avenue between
Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. At present
the Old man is suffering from suspension
of memory. SO he Is unable to give the ad-
children.
In his better days Patrick Rogers was an
architect, and also somewhat Of a portrait
painter. He Is still a man Of striking ap..
pearancc and very intellectual cast OF
features. He was the designer of the IN
ter;ors OF several of the Catholic churches
In this city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
CARRYING HER DEAD CHILD.
Girl Picked Up on the Street by an
Officer.

Mary Meyer, 10 years old. of Grassland,
ILL.,, was found by Officer White of the
Central District wandering about the down.
town streets yesterday carrying a dead in
fant in her arms. 1t was evident that the
child had lived but a short time after BIRTH
and the officer questioned the mother. She
said she was on the way to the dispensary,
where she had been told she ought to go.
The policeman thought the case peculiar
and placed the gIrl under arrest and sent
the body of the baby to the morgue. 1t
was apparent that the woman was still
weak, and she was sent to the City Hos
pital.
At this place she stated that until ten
days ago she had lived with her stepfather,
Jonn Koebke of Grassland.
My mother is Dead said she. "and my
stepfather was crIel TO me. SO | came to
St. Louis to go to work. j got a place out
on EastOn avenue. The baby was born
dead and / was told ] ought to take 1t to
the dispensary. 1 didn't know what else
to do and | wrapped 1t up and started
downtown with it
She said she was not married. She is a
very pretty young woman. The hospital
doctors consider her condition serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
LOCAL. AND SUBURBAN.

City Counselors and City Attorneys from
Southern Illinois Will attend the convention
of such officials at Peoria, which opens To-
day.
Property owners are opposing the widen
ing of Manchester road at Ellisville.
Sheriff elect Dickmann Will announce his
appointments on December Is.
The fight over the Pattonseurg. 40. post
Office has been revived.
State Senator Clay announces himself IN
favor of franchise taxation and labor aroi-
tration.
A warrant has been Issued against Mrs
Eta Riley who shot her husband
The Hospital SATURDAY and Sunday Asso-
eia,iop's collections show an increase of .
per cent over receipts OF last year
MS. Joel, who was struck by street car
Sunday. is in serious condition at May
field Sanitarium annex.
Malyon Nules's refusal to live with hts
wifes parents caused him and her TO be-
come separated
Citizens cause the arrest OF a Transit con-
ductor on the charge OF carrying concealed
weapons.
John Houlahan, who was assaulted by
William ONeill, Is reported IN serious
condition.
Great interest Is manifested IN to-n'ghSs
Worlds Fair meeting.
The December Grand Jury was impa 1eled
by Judge Ferriss. Isaac ". Morton Is fore
man.
Burglars entered Weather Forecaster
Hya,t's home and carried away his dress
suit.
Miss Maude Odell, leading lady at the I'M
perial. will leave the company December 10.
Robbers stopped three Unicn Station
newsboys and slapped them when they
failed to find money in the lads's pockets
The Kirkwood Board of Aldermen grant
ed a saloon license. II the saloon IS es-
,abIished it will be the first one In twenty
FIVE years in the town proper.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
RAILROADS.

The United States Supreme Court has
handed down an opinion in the Minnesota
land taxation case.
The Choctaw will extend its lines into
Texas.
The funeral OF J. ]. Fletcher will take
place at Indianapolis tomorrow.
The first annual convention Of the Rail-
road Trackmen OF America is being held in
ST. Louis.
General Manager Turner Of the vandalia
rays he will not succeed ]. r. Miller as
general superintendent OF PENNSYLVANIA
lines west OF Pittsburg.
The Lackawanna road viii make improve
ments to shorten fits line
The Lake Shore Is testing steel ties made
of old tracks
The Chicago and Alton has new signal
system in operation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
T. f. Rhodes Finds Negro in His
Home and Captures Him in
an Adjoining Alley.
FELLOW OFFERS RESISTANCE.
Throws a Bundle of Clothes Over
His Captor's Head and as He
Did So, Rhodes Shot Him
Thief Afterward Escaped.

Thomas E. Rhodes of No. .0S Cass avenue
frightened 4 burglar from his house at 10
o'clock last night. pursued him into the
alley, and there shot him after having re-
covered the property stolen. The wound
cid not prevent the burglar from making
good his escape. This Is the second time
that Rhodes has wounded a burglar.
With three other men Rhodes was playing
cards in his house last night, when his wife.
who had already retired. called to him that
there was an intruder In the kitchen. With
out waiting to arm himself Rhodes rushed
to the back Of the house. where he could
plainly sec a negro in the act Of making of
with some clothing. But. as the thief
dashed out the door, he grabbed piece OF
meat from plate on the table.
Knowing that it would be futile to pur-
sue the man unarmed. Rhodes returned to
the house for his pistol. and then. instead
OF going out the back door after the fugi-
round to Seventh street, hoping to meet the
negro in the alley. The two men met In
the alley as Rhodes had calculated.
Rhodes halted the negro and ordered him
to come into his yard, intending to notify
the card players to seek an officer. Rhodes
backed into the yard first. Then the negro
slammed the gate shut. at the same time
throwing the clothing over Rhodes's head.
He started to run, but Rhodes threw the
garments of his head and fired just as the
gate had swung back by its own impact.
The negro. after staggering a few PAGES,
:ell to the ground. But he regained his
feet. and before Rhodes could succeed in
firing the second shot. the fellow had dis
appeared into an outbulding abutting on
the alley, in its darkest place
Officers soon arrived. attracted by the
shooting. But the negro could not be
found though all along Eighth street from
said that they had seen a negro. answer
ing the description given by Rhodes. hob
bling south. But all agreed that the
wounded man had no hat. The neero's cap
WAS picked up where he had fallen. Rhodes
promises to prosecute the man If he is ar
rested.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
Will Urge Upon Congress Extensive
River and Barracks improvements,

REPuBr.IC SPECIAL.
Washington, Dec. q. - Representative
Pearce of st. Louis has returned in i'm
proved health after his visit to California
II Congress takes the usual Christmas re-
cess Major Pearce will spend a few days
in Porto Rico at that time.
Major Pearce is specially Interested in
several matters of Importance TO st. Louis
and vicinity He has inspected the army
post at Jefferson Barracks. and. while great
improvement has been inaugurated there
he believes that the waterworks are made
quate. that there should be a tirst-calsS
electric lighting plant installed and that a
riding hail should be provided. The Bar
racks also are liable to damage by fire.
The Major intends to urge provision for
all these matters upon the War Depart
ment- He is anxious also to secure i'm
portant Improvement of the Mississippi be-
tween st. Louis and Cairo. ard will urge a
liberal appropriation for this end upon the
River and Harbor Commission.
The shipping interests want an annual
Appropriation of about a million for q term
of five years. and large general bill is
to be made up this winter. /. is hoped that
St. Louis interests will be suits bly, provided
for.
Major Pearc thinks it quite probable
that the Southwes, Pass project will Se
acted upon fayorably this session. and be-
iieves that the opening of this pass IS the
hes. solution of difficulties in navigation
from St Louis to the ocean,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

The Faunin public school OF Houston.
Tex. burned yesterday. the 800 children
escaping without accident.
Pate" Balm, former Deputy Sheriff. was
burned alive by murderers at Dallas. Tex.
yesterday. His clothes were saturated
with turpentine Revenge is the supposed
motive. A tynching is threatened IL the
right parties are caught.
The United States Supreme Court affirmed
the judgment of the Supreme Court OF
Missouri in the case Of the Wabash Rail
way Company versus Peter Tourvllie or 81
Louis.
The President submitted HIS message to
Congress. Republican and Democratic
statesmen in Washington agree that 1t
contains no new statements or recommenda-
tions that had not been anticipated.
The Department of State is investigating
the report that Great Britain is negotiating
with Nicaragua for a treaty. 1t is stated
that, in case Nicaragua acts in bad faith
with the United States in the canal matter,
the old Panama route may yet be chosen.
Missouri Senators and Congressmen have
taken up their duties at the national cap
ftal. and all are busy with pet projects for
the promotions OF general or local interests
of their State.
The Crout bill will come up In the House
Thursday. The oleomargarine interests, as
well considerable minority in the House
and Senate are preparing to wage a bitter
fight on the measure.
According to decision OF the court and
private agreement Just consummated. the
Countess de Castellane will be allowed an
income Of only s25O.0O0 a year for expenses,
the remainder Of her income being turned
over to creditors Of her husband, the Count
Boni de Castellane.
The White River Methodist Conference at
Jones5oro. Ark, has made its appointments
and adjourned.
James Wells was accidentally shot by his
brother-in-law while they were out hunting
He will Lose the sight of both eyes.
The iikers' annual banquet will be held at
louisiana. Mo-. on December q.
Two Illinois counties want Congress to
build drainage canal to carry off surface
water.
Republican Senators decide to make ship
subsidy bin the unfinished business I'm the
Senate. displacing the Spooner Philippine
bill.
Army reorganization bill introduced in the
House. Chairman Hull expects 1t to be
passed this week.
Livestock show opens at Chicago.
Five persons killed In a boiler explosion at
Chicago.
W. c. T. u. National Convention opens at
Washington, D. c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
COMPANY E'S BLOWOUT"
Gave Competitive Drill, Smoker
and q Mess.

Company f OF the First Regiment, also
known as the Rainwatcr Rifles, had
general blowout last night at the
Armory. Early in the evening the members
OF the company competed in drill for
gold medal. The prize was won by Corporal
Grace.
pany's headquarters. where they had Il
smoker and impromptu entertainment.
Everybody who could. did stunt In the
way of song. clog dance or monologue.
The fun ended with 'mess.'' served in
the Armory pit Here pie-eating contest
was indulged in. Pies vanished with Won
derful celebrity under the determined attack
Of the competitors.
A. l.. Boyce Is the present Captain of
the Rainwater Rifles. Both he, his prede-
Cessory, Il. a. Warren, and Major a. A
Marluardt of the regiment. were present
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
APPORTIONMENT BILL
INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
1t Gives Missouri One and Illinois
Two Additional Rep
resentatives.

Washington. Dec. 3.-The first bill Of the
session introduced in the House Of Repre-
sentatives was by Representative Crum-
packer Rep) of Indiana. making an ap-
portionment of Representatives in Congress
under the eleventh census" 1t provides an
increase of membership from 357 to 3sS.
The following States gain in representa-
tion: Arkansas. L.; Colorado. L; California. !;
Connecticut. /: Florida. l. Illinois. .: Massa-
chusetts. l.: Minnesota. 2: Missouri. l; New
Pennsylvania. 2: Texas. .: Washington. !:
West Virginia, /.
The following States lose: Kansas. j:
Louisiana. .: Mississippi. 3; Nebraska. /;
North Carolina. 4: South Carolina. 5; VIZ
g.Eia, ].
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
new MANAGER IN CHARGE.
II. ID. W. Lawson of New York Now
at the Mercantile Club.

Beginning December 1 the management
Of the Mercantile Club passed into new
hams, those of II. ID. W. Lawson, who
came on from New York. bringing with him
his own chef and fall corps of cooks.
The House Committee Of the club. IN an
nouncing the change Of management has
sent out notices to all OF the club nem-
bers, announcing the intention Of making
the service at the club second to none in
the country.
Mr. Lawson Is well known locally through
his connection with the Southern Hotel he
has also been connected with the Queen
City Club Of Cincinnati. the New York Ath-
letic Club. the Murray Hill Hotel New
York. the Lotus Club. New York, and the
Manhanset House. Shelter Island.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
1923 Boarding Places
Advertised in to-iays Republic.
ACCIDENT MADE HIM INSANE.
Patrick Derby's Arm Was Cut OF
by q Train,

Patrick Derby. % years old. of No. 251s ST.
Louis avenue. whose mind has been effected
since his right arm was cut off by "A rail-
road train twelve years ago, was taken to
the City Hospital for observation last night.
OF late he has become violent at Intervals
and finally his family determined that they
could no longer keep him at home. He is
dwarfed in stature. but. despite this and the
fact that he has but one arm, he is very
strong. The policeman who acccmpa nj ID
him TO the hospital, said that il Is almost
impossible to hold him when he becomes
wild. and that at these times he is very
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
EESTNESS.

Discount rates We're 10 per cent on can
and time loans. Clearings, S.itS.2Ss' pai-
snces ss5.T7l New York exchange. atc
discount bid, 4oc discount asked: LouisVhle
a5c discount bid. par asked; Chicago. fec
discount bid. 25c discount asked: New OF
leans, 25c discount bid par asked: Cinc'h-
natl, &c discount bid. par asked
The local wheat market closed hgher al
se7sc h Dec. .lc n Jan. .ii=1.3ssc b. May
-I1.67e,nc No red: corn closed higher at
s4ksc h. Dec, Ssiyc a. May. %'i.95s' No: :
white: oats closed At 23i.c b. Dec. 2i12a -i'sc
a. May 24c No. ..
The local market for standard mess PORK
closed slow at SIS for new. Prime steam
lard closed steady at 692izc for r. slce.
The local spot cotton market c!oseo
steady.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
Texas Supreme Court.

PEPCBLlC SPEF1AL
Austin. Tex. Dec. 3.--The following were
the proceedings at to-day's session of the
Supreme Court:
Certificate Of dissent answered: Fort Worth and
Denver City Railway Company ]. c. Shelter
Clay County; affirmed. Sovereign Camp Wood
of the World A f.. & F. w. Fraiey ::
Harrison County: reversed and renapded. Sailie
McCreary ct al. vs. Jno A. Robinson: Fails
County.
submitted: W. n. blackwell, ct al vs. Coleman
County; Coleman county. j. II. and Sarah An
derson We. r. r. Neighbors. Pecos County.
Motion for rehearing submitted: X. Peterson ct
al. vs.. Chas. Rogan. Commissioner.
Set for December II: W. W. Evans ct al. VS..
c. ]. Daniel ct al: McLennan County.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-12-04
ROBBERS SLAPPED THE BOYS.
Youngsters Didn't Have Money and
the Footpads Were Angry.

Edward Alfred of No 1122 Chouteau ave-
nue. and Sam Meyers of No. S34 Chouteau
avenue, both newsboys employed at Union
Station. had an exciting experience while
crossing the Twelfth street bridge on their
way home Sunday night.
Near Gratiot street three men blocked
their way and told them to hold up their
hands. They then went through the boys
pockets. and because they lad no money
cursed them, slapped their faces. and or
dered them to run home and say nothing Of
what had happened. 1t was the regular pay
night OF the boys. hut it happened that they
owed money for new uniforms and had paid
for these before starting for home.