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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
THE LIGHT SIDE

| The lamp-posts. similar to those In use
| ten years ago, were welcomed last night, as
| fixtures. with mingled expressions of salts
| faction and doubt They lend a picturesque
impression to the corners in the day time,
and at night the light glistens here and
there between the trees and dropping foliage
for blocks and blocks, up hill and down
hill like rows of lanterns suspended from
the branches.
In many localities the light is more salts
factory. because the lamps are not high. AMI
the light beams along the sidewalks and
over the lawns, regardless of the leafy trees
and distractions.
Not a few fathers of families who recalled
memories of boyhood's happy days. when
the lampfighter used to pay nocturnal
the midget lamp-post. yearned for a return
of the boyish vim that shed a giamcr
around incidents OF the lampiighter's reg
ular rounds, that they might now par,ic-
ipate again in the frolics of younger days.
And the cartoons that used to appear in
comic publications. Pictures of stray in
ebrfates. clinging to the posts and striving
TO maintain their balance; illustrations of
unfortunates tramps in the act of burryine
away from the light; representations of
policemen who had fallen asleep while lean
ing against the posts. and other recollec-
tfons that had been all but buried in the
hazy past. They all came back to memory
last night back through the mists of ten
Iuu years.
In the vicinity lying between Lndeli
boulevard, Easton avenue. Grand avenue
and Newstead avenue, many uncommon oc-
currences transpired. especially in homes
in front of which gas lamps were lighted
In this neighborhood there had been much
conjecture all summer 60 the effect the
low lights would have on lovers meetings.
Last night benches. which had been on the
front lawns all summer, disappeared from
their accustomed places, and with them the
usual occupants had sought less conspicuous
trystinS corners. Conjectures were verified
at some homes II seems, and sweethearts
will either have to shield the lamps with
pasteboard. or succumb to the inevitable
and go where the gaslight will not haunt
them with its penetrating glow.
My old. old friend. Glad to meet you
again, so 1 am; put her here" The affection
displayed by the loterer was just as ardent
as It was ten years ago. when his father,
then a younger man. came home in the
early morning and wended his way by
counting the lamp-posts and periodically
pausing to rest.
People who live In localities where dark
ness prevails will find sclace in a remark
made yesterday by Mayor Ziegenhein. He
comforts himself with the thought that the
pale moonlight will afford relief. The May
or's statement was not made In jest, either.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
GAS STREET LAMPS IN USE---
MANY DISTRICTS IN DARKNESS.
Little More Thaa OneFouth the Required Number of Lights
Are in PIaCe-Features of the Situation.

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
THE DARK SIDE.

A big city enveloped in the true, fast-black,
Nubian blackness which Nature herself pro-
vides as a variety 10 add spice to metropoIi.
tan existence is an Incident OF acciden,
worthy of what observation the student OF
municipal government may be able to make
! under extraordinary difficulties. Very in
frequently is the opportunity offered in 9
metropolis OF 575. .Zss inhabitants to witness
so general pail.
With all its inconvenience aud dangers
there were many amusing incidents 10 last
nights condition, aud unwary pedestrians,
unsuSpectins neighbors. interpretive sweet
hearts. and all classes of humanity were un-
willing victims to scores OF practical Jokes
unwitungly performed themselves or
perpetrdted by some small boy or loiterer in
quest of fun.
Both sides of Newstead avcnue were lisht-
ed, but gloom pervaded the shady avenues
IN westwardiy direction. Young ladies
and their beaux sat In peace and comfort
on rustic benches in the darkness along the
diverging avenues. while other young people,
who were obliged TO exchange condolences
in a stream OF gaslight passed part OF the
evening In communicating regrets and cul-
tivating Jealous animosities toward neigh
bors.
A weary pedestrian. who had remained in
town until hate hour. promenaded along
Grand avenue, creeping his way with as
much courage as he could summon, with
dread of robbers mendcing his mind, at
every step. unit, he came in view Of the
water tower at Compton Hill Reservoir
In the shades Of night the tall structure as
sumed a new aspect, and he found himself
wondering where he was.
He accosted a stranger who CHANGED
along. Say he remarked. by way OF
saiutation. The stranger stopped suddenly
and reached hastily for his pistol Don't
shoot" shouted the Lost One. Pm no
robber; I'm Just trying 10 find my way
home. and I was wondering how the Statue
of Liberty happened to get on my route"
Forest Park was lighted, but 1t was DIFF
fcu!t to discern whether the throng out
side the grounds. on the curbing, didn't ex-
ceed the number who delighted In the elec-
trio glow within. Other parks were dark.
Pedestrians roaming along in the vicinity
of The Insane Asylum scrutinized every pas
serby with deep suspicion, fearing some in
mate might escape and act the part of a
nighHaynan, or some highwayman might
essay the role Of al asylum inmate to pur-
sue his calling and facilitate operations.
Residents Of Rock Springs resorted to Ian
terms to find their way over muddy streets.
Several women, returning from shopping
expeditions, requested the conductors to de-
tain the cars until they could see the cross
Ing and get to shore without wadilg. The
city was rife with all sorts of happenings,
ami the boy VINO stretched rope across the
payment only To "Trip his own father has
panss OF regret to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
KIDNAPPING CHARGE DISMISSED.
Mrs. Clark Freeman Had Husband
Arraigned in New Orleans.

A special dispatch to The Republic from
New Orleans last night says:
CLARK Freeman was up before the Crius-
inal Court to-day charged by his wife,
Clementine Freeman. OF st. Louis with kid
naping their child.
Until three weeks ago. both Mrs. Free
man and her husband were In St Louis
The children were with her at No. Ills
South Fourth street One day the father
called and wanted to take the boy, George.
aged years Tor walk. The mother
thought that he was peuitent and allowed
the Child TO go with mis- father. They did
not return ard Mrs. Freeman located Free
man and the child in New Orleans aud
came here several days ago with her daugn-
ter.
Freeman claimed that he was entitled
to the custody of the child. and denied that
the St. Louis court had awarded the child
10 the mother. After thorough inveetfx1--
tion the court dismissed the charge Of kil-
naping. He was charged by his wife with
breach of the peace and placed under bonds
to keep the peace.
Freeman refused to say where the boy
was. except that he was in good hands and
would be well educated"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
CHASE AFTER WAGON THIEVES.
John Delaney and Buck Nelson
Under Arrest

John Delaney, &c years Old. living At No.
1851 Division street, and Buck Nelson %
years old. living at No. 2f07 Division street
We're arrested yesterday by Officers O'Cou.
nell and Wilson OF the Fourth Police Dis
trict on the charge Of stealing a horse and
wagon belonging TO Louis Schuette OF ga
Sullivan avenue.
Schuette ia a huckster. IN his absence
from home yesterday. Delaney and Nelson
walked into his yard jumped into the wagon
and started to drive away. Mrs. Schuetto
rushed out, grabbed the refns and ordered
them to get cut Of the wagon, whereupon
one OF them. supposed to be Nelson, drew
revolver and threatened to shoot her ie
she did not release her hold upon the bride.
Mrs. Sehuette let the reins so and the men
drove out Of the yard and rapidly south on
Twenty-flfth street. The police gave chase.
The fugitives opened fire on their purxuere
and then jumped out OF the wagon ard
endeavored to escape but were caught No
one was hit in the fusiilade Of shots.
Nelson has served time In the pentten-
tiary. Warrants for grand larceny will -
applied for tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
GERMANY SEEKING TO TKWART RUSSIA.
Continued From Page One.

peace settlement should be the basis of
Japan's eventual withdrawal from the
mainland of Asia.
1t was remarked to-day In a well-posted
diplomatic quarter that Great Britain's hes
itation at this time might bring about
repetition of the Japan-China alliance, In
which event the opinion was expressed
British influence in the Far East would be
shaken materially if not entirely broken,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
BANKS TO FORM A TRUST.
Syndicate Plans to Combine Six
Big Institutions of New York.

New York. Sept. lin connection wjta
the statement made yesterday of the pur-
erase by syndicate of the controlling
interest in the Ninth National Bank of this
city. with Alya Trowbridge as president.
the announcement Is made to-day that
oTertures have seen made to the National
Cttfzens' Bank. the Peoples Bank the Pa-
eirc Bank. the Mechanics and the Traders,
Bank and the East River National Bank FOR
an analgamEtton of these institutions with
the Ninth.
II is not known just how far negotiations
Tor the absorption OF the banks have pro-
grcesed. but II is stated that mcst of the
bank presidents mentioned favor the propo-
sition advanced by the syndicate and the
probability is that all will come In
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
TROOPS LEAVING Annoy.
Japs En- Route From Formosa Said
to Have Turned Back.

London. Sept. 1.-The following dispatch
has been received from Annoy under da te
Of August 81:
THE Japanese landing parties have beer
withdrawn from here and at Kuland-F'u
Only twenty marines remain ashore. These
and sixty British marines landed Angus,
80. and will presumably be withdrawn
shortly. The japanese troops on their way
here from Formosa have been ordered tr
return"
MANY CHINESE FLED.
Hons-Kong. Sept. About so 600 Chinese
are reported to have left Annoy on accoun,
OF the landing OF foreign troops there. The
British Consul at Annoy has issued a proc
lamation. in Chinese, reassuring the people
they will be protected by the local author
itics.
The staffs of the Chinese newspapers al
Canton have been released, and the papers
will probably resume publication. Their
suppression has produced bad impression
on the Cantonese.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

the knowledge of the Government to which
you are accredited We hope the latter will
share our views"
The Oficial Messenger concludes with an
nouncing that In consequence of the COM
nunication of the above circular TO the for
eign Powers. NJ. de Giers, the Russian Min
lister at Pekin, and General Lnevitch, COM
mander of the Russian troops at the Chi
nese capital, were directed to promptly
proceed TO carry out the imperial inten-
tions regarding the transfer from Pekin to
Tien-Tsin OF all members OF the mission,
Russian subjects and Russian troops. with
due consideration for all local circum-
stances
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
T0-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
RITgTNESS

Discount rates were to per cent on
call and time loans. CIearances. s3.5s2 Io4
balances, $s95, ,as New York exchange &c.
discount bid. I5c discount asked; Louisv'ile'
sc discount bid. par asked; Chicago. lac
discount bid, 10c discount asked; New Ut
leans, 25c discount bid, par asked; Cincin-
natl, Csc discount bid, par asked.
The local wheat market closed higher at
&c Sept, 73c a. Oct, l4ssatfSsc Dec. '5Htc
No. . red: corn closed higher at 39lsc b.
Sept, Sc b. Oct. 33S4c a. Dec. %Slsc year
ESQ No. 2 white; oats closed at 2lisc sept.
22,.c Il. Dec. 2sixc b. May. 22isc No. ?
The local market for standard mess pork
closed easy at si2.50 for new. Prime steam
lard East Side, closed dull at 6.sIisc-
Local spot cotton closed quiet and 1lec
lower
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
EN- ROUTE HOME FROM CHINA,
Captain Limpis. X. n, and Mis-
slOnarics Are at Winnipeg.

ST. Paul. Minn.. Sept IA winniree spe-
ciai says: "a large party from China ar
rived last night. en- route East. Csptaia
I-isnpis Of II. II. s. Terrible, who saw sery-
zee at Laoysra!th, and who has been with
the British feet on the Chinese station
curing the present troubles. arrived with
the parry. The returning missionaries In
the city are the Reverend Doctor and Mrs
Menzle and the Reverend Mr.. Mckenzie
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

being compared to that at the close OF the
Janan-China war, when Russia, Germany
and France formed triple alliance. which
practically determined the results of the
conflict. The issue at that time was as TO
Japans holding Chinese territory. particu-
larry the Liaou-Tung-Pe
Great Britain declined to intervene. and
to a certain extent became isolated, while
Russia. Germany and France by their
united action made It imperative that the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
TOOK THEIR OWN LIVES.
Chinese Heir Apparent and His
Grandfather Reported Dead.

SPECIAL BY CABLE
shanghai Friday. Aug. 3l.-tCopyright
1903. by the New York Herald Cornarv :
Ii Hung Chang received te
that Chung lie. father-in-law of the lat.
Emperor Tung Che. and the heir apparent
have committed suicide at ao-Ting- FL,
also. that the Empress's palace has been
partly destroyed.
(Signcdl WARNER
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
GERMAN ORPHANS FESTIVAL.
Annual Affair Is to Take Place
Next Sunday.

= Next Sunday afternoon and evening the
annual festival Of the German Protestant
Orphans, Home. on Natural Bridge road.
VIII be held on the grounds OF the institu-
ton II Will continue all day. Nearly 100
chiidren are there. mostly girls, who, until
their eighteenth year. are taught domestic
arts and sewing, The boys learn several
traces. The programme will consiet mainly
caltsthenic drills and snort talks. After
supper, which Will be served at the home.
there viii be fireworks and balloon as
cension.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
I . - = % . . = 90 80
, REPORTED BATTLE
. NEAR KANG-CHUN.

O Shanghai. Aug 3L-tCopyright. 1900
Q by the New York Herald Company
. Ii Hung Chang to-day received a tel
. egram that the allied troops at
. Kang-Chun had been attacked by
. the Chinese. and that the losses OF
. the allies were severe and those OF
. the Chinese heavy.
. All the Chinese troops were d.
. verted TO Shan-Si Province.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
Spirited Contest for Queen.

Hf.Pt Bl4ft 'I-II<AI1
EHinskan, H.. Sept 1.-The contest IN
this county for a queen of the FarmerY
free street fair. which wiz be held October
Ruby Lawson. daughter of r. F. Lawson,
is now in the lead. with Miss Maymie ia
cobs. Miss Pearl Jones and Miss Minnie
Rergfeid closely following.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
DO YOU operate in this district?''
Yes. I've been here. several years"
JumDed OF the Train.
St. Joseph Iahorins Men Make Rules,

KEPCBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Joseph. No., Sept. 1.-The union men
Of the city have declined to allow the mem
bers of the City Council TO participate in
the Labor Day parade unless they march
ike workinsmen. The majority of the
Aldermen insist upon riding in CARRIAGES,
as they have done for yesrs. The labor
Of police unless the officers were union men
before going on the force.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

What You gifts ort'nyouh talents 'pcnds
Many time mans eirs o. talkin'
DOESN'T 'complish nothin' cep to make
nissf an a lot o. yuthuh men folks late
foh supper. Washington Star.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

oCONNEIIr-On Saturday. September I, lsco,
at 4-so P. m, Officer Michael OConneli of the
Fourth Police District the beloved husband at
Margaret O'Co1reN tnee Murphy.
Due notice Of funeral. from residence. No. 1xpA
OFallon street
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

McDONAID-On Saturday, September / 1900.
After lingering Illness. Eliza Mcdonald be-
loved wife Of @. c. Mcdonald.
Funeral Tuesday. September 4. at p m. frsrn
family residence. No. 1877 Ksnnett place Reia-
ttYes and friends are invited 10 attend.
Cincinnati papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
DEATHS,

FITzGERAf.p--on Saturday. September 1. lsce,
James and Patrick Fitzgerald aged So years and
z months and days
The funeral VIII take place from tbs family
residence No. ISIS Papin street, On Monday Sep
temoer B. at D. m. to St Maiachy's Church
thence to Calvary Cer,etery, Friends Of the FAM
fly are invited to attend
New Haven. Conn. and Providence. \. L.
papers please copy
KICKHAM-on Saturday. ssptsnber l. $50. al
aei and Anna Kickharn lnse Dywer), aged 10
years
son street to St Lso's Church. Monday Sep
ternber 3 at u m
Deceased was q member of 81. Leos Sodality
also st. Leos Council. So. 2s. Knights OF
Father Mathew.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
Rich Blood
Perfectly Healthy People Have 1t.

Perfectly Healthy People Have It
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can't sleep well and appetite fails. your
blood is not what 1t ought to be. Rich
blood IS shown by strong nerves. healthy
complexion. good appetite. strength and
vigor. Hoods sarsaparilIa makes the
blood rich and thus It cures all troubles
that are due to poor, thin blood, like amaze
mia. nervousness. that tired feeling.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

YlERCE-on Saturday, Septsmbsr 1 Uoe q
4.zs a m. Nary Pierce (noe Chsson). beloved
mother OF John J. and Anthony 3. Csssoo. Mary
L. Dow and Margaret Keene.
Funeral from family residence. No. sss Lincoln
avenue. Monday. September J. at 2 .. M, to 81,
Matthew's Church. thence Calvary Cemetery.
Friends invited to attend
Chicago. H. papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

REISHAsDT-Mary. beloved WIFE o6 Charles
Reinhsrdf. 81. at Lebanon. Ill. Saturday. Sep
tefnber /. I0o at 1e:i0 p m.
Funeral Monday. September J. from family rssi-
6ence at Lebanon, III.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02
Hoods SarsapariIla

II Americas Greatest Medicine to enrich
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

For Other Death NOtioss See Pa4s
Seven Part Two.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-09-02

Winners at the opening day of Kinlock
Park track-Whisper Low, Orleans. Marie
G. Brown. The Light, Lord Neville and Ida
Ledfofd.
Champion Taylor tells how ne plays golf.
st. Louis lost ten-inning game to Pitts
burg. Score. to ].
Tommy Atkins met with an accident In
the FGatbush and was beateu by Ballyhoo
Bey.
Miss Francis Griscom Of Philadelphia Won
the woman's golf championship by defeat
ing Miss Margaret Curtis OF Boston at
ShinnecSck Hills, l. l.. yesterday.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-07
WRITTEN FOR THE BEE ]

While witchcraft is now considered either as practically lost art or as an exploded humbug, according to the point of view, until about the dawn of the present century 1t constituted an impor- .ant factor in the social and political existence of nearly every nation of the globe. In the United States most of the votaries of this especial branch of mystic lore were located in New England. The perSonaRes. An account of their official persecution, when to be suspected meant to be tortured or hanged, or both. may be found in nearly every public library. At . later date several women were accused of practising the art at Fairfield, Conn.,, and some were put to death. They were the unfortunate victims of untoWard circumstances, as unimpeach- able proof was afterward adduced that, with one or two exceptions. all were women of most exemplary character. At the earliest period in tho history of the world of which we have any knowledge it's rise, decline and fall IS interesting in the extreme. Much that is of interest about this strange cult, however, has never been publiShed. The lives of many of these strange women Were.replete with incidents absol big interesting and 1t ia one of them thaL have made the object If this sketch.
 On the summit of HelYelyn hill, near the pretty village of Stepney, Conn, may be seen the old, dismantled foundations Lf house. The history of the old place is we'll known to the grandsires and granddames of the village, but few of the younger generation have aught but . hszy idea of It's past, or of it's occupant at the time of which I write.
 Many years ago, SC many that only one or two of the oldest inhabitants now living ever saw her, in the house on tho whore powers of witchcraft were known by all, and feared by many, of the deni- zens of the countryside. To this day her name is spoken in awe-struck accents by such of the villagers as are conversant
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-07

a custom of brides appearing at the mar risge ceremony i'd only in sheet or . chemise (wbence the name, ''smock marriage''). The reason for this attire was the belief that, ifa man married a woman who was In debt, he could be held liable for her debts if he received with her any of her property was in debt, his creditors could not take her property to satisfy their claims if he had received nothing from her at mar
 riage. In order to cary out the idea logically not even 60 much asa sheet should have gone with the bride, and. in.
 deed, ore case is recorded where the lady presented herself in puris naturalibus at
 the great church in Birmingham. The
 minister was at first reluctant to per
 form the ceremony, under such condi.
 tions, but finding notbieg in the rubrie
 the couple. However, modesty forbade
 such a literal construction of the law in
 most cases, and resort was had to variou expedieDts to obYiate that necessity. Sometimes the bride stood in . closet ol
 behind cloth screen and put out her
 hand; sometimes she wore . sheet or
 smock furnished by the bridegroom and
 eventually 1t became the custom for the groom to furnish clothing for the bride, f0e0r V1ng G1Ilo C0ofoeO m ulmee1Is '6mOCA
 marfisges'' seem not to have been un.
 common in Maine during the reign oi
 George III. The following is true copy of the record of such . marriage,
 which occurred at Bradford, Me-, in | 1773:-
 Bradford, December ye IA, 1773. This may certify whomsoe verit may
 concerne that James Bailey, of Bradford, who was married to the widow, Mary Bacon, November 22 last past by mo ye
 subscriber then declared that he took the
 and Lydia the wife of Elizer Burbank
 and Mary the wife of Thomas Stickney and Margaret the wife of Caleb Burbanl all of Bradford were witnesses that the
 clothes she then had on were of his pro
 vidiug and bestoWing upon her.
 William Balch, Ainistsr of ye Gospal.
The Newtown bee., 1900-12-07
STORY OF K SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is che worst form o1 slavery. George D. Williams, of Man chester, Mich, tells how such slave Wae made free. He says: My wife has been 60 helpless for i've years that she could not turn over In bed alone. After usiug two bottles of Electric Bitters she is won. derfully improved and able to do her own work" This su preme remedy for female diseases quickly cures nervousness, sleep lassness, mela ncholy, headache, back ache, fai ntipg and dizzy spells. Thia mirac le working medicine is godsend to weak, sickly, run down people. Every bottle guaranteed. Only 50 cents. Sold by R. Fl. Beers G Co.,, Newtown; s. c. Bull & Co.,, Sandy Hook; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; Edward A. Honan, Merwinsville; William J. Beehler, Brook field; William B. Hawley, Sherman, druggists.