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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
TAYLOR ADMITS HAVING
ISSUED TOXIC SERUM
Continued From Page One.

ber 80 labels. which were on the small bot.
ties"
Taylor: 1.-The labels were correct. A few
bottles, suppose. went out. About eighteen
bottles went out. The bottles had on Sep
tember 80 labels. because they contained
September 30 serum"
Mayor Wells: why did you give out the
September 30 serum?''
Taylor: Because the antitoxin of August
"a had become exhausted"
Mayor Wells directed Sergeant-at-Arms
Wray to recall Doctor Ravold The bac-
teriologist entered the room and was placed
on the witness stand Silence prevailed for
several minutes.
doctor Ravold," the Mayor said, IT trust
that you appreciate the position this COM
mission is in and the great anxiety all Of US
are in in regard to this Investigation. This
is more than local question; It is national
in character, owing to the unfortunate con-
sequences. I hope. believe, trust and feel
that the deaths were due to an accident. II
we can get at exact facts. it will have a
beneficial effect and will restore confidence
everywhere: whereas. II we reach verdict
that Is uncertain, that lack Of confidence in
diphtheria antitoxin will continue. What
have you to say?'
Doctor Ravold: Nothing, other than what
I have said. have told you everything
know"
Mayor Wells: Taylor made a very COM
plete statement. Finally he made Il state
ment that sounded to me like 1t might be
true. and. when connected with the evil
dence obtained from other witnesses and
with official figures. seems true. He said
that the serum of September 30 was not
destroyed until after the trouble began"
Doctor Ravold: 1.-THE serum was de-
stroyed on October II. have my book. in
which made note I can't understand
why that man made such a statement
Mayor Wells: "The official figures show
that the serum was not destroyed"
Doctor Ravold: II made note in my
book. can't be mistaken"
President Hornsby: Taylor says he is
sued the toxic serum because the anti
toxin Of August "a had become exhausted" :"
Doctor Ravold: ION that date October
III there were between 800 and 400 cubic
centimeters Of antitoxin in the TASKS in
the refrigerator. as well as several small
bottles Of antitoxin. The statement. Is a
great surprise to me-"
Doctor Merrell: Did you believe the
serum was toxicT'
Doctor Ravold: II knew It."
Doctor Merrell: You ordered It sent
from the Poorhouss to your Officer
Doctor Rayold: ITO make toxic culture
tubes"
Doctor Merren: ''why didn't you make
proper arrangements before you left the
Doctor Rayold: .T admit that that was
where made mistake" 8
Doctor Merreli: You admit then. that
your o6ce?"
Doctor Ravold: ut ought not to have
gone to my laboratory while was away"
of the court seemed to satisfy them that
the Investigation lie virtually finished. Pres
isans Hornsby 4 the City Council doubted
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Citizens OF Butler. No., gave big re-
ception in honor of D. A. De Almond last
night.
Cook County will pay Il per cent Of the
illinois tax assessment.
The hundred and twenty-fifth gusher has
been brought in at Beaumont. A boom In
shipments and stock is noticed all along the
line. The development Of the Texas fields
has enlarged the petroleum trade to gi-
gantic proportions.
Il It 10 reported that Pr. Carnegie has Of
6ered q large sum of money to Columbia
University.
Colonel Thomas ochiltree. who has been
0aRering from an attack Of pneumonia
that promised at one time to be serious. is
reported as improving.
Governor Rogers Of Washington is dead.
Six persons were killed and several others
injured In tight which arose from a fam
ny feud at Piketon O., church.
Tho l25th anniversary Of the battle OF
Trenton, N. J.. was celebrated with a sham
battle. which was a reproduction OF the
fknous engagement between General WASH
ington and the Hessiana
The Civil Service Commission has an
nounced, through President Proctor. that
the discharge OF Edgar 8. Maclay by the
Secretary OF the Navy by direction Of the
treskdenf was not in violation Of civil
service rules.
me record sum Of $4,000 has been paid
for q seat ON the New York Stock Ex-
ehAnga
'Formef President Grover Cleveland has
accspted an appointment as a member OF
ene OF the committees appointed by the
sscent labor and capital conference.
ErThe National Mckinley Memorial Asso-
ic1at1on warns the public against schemes"
which purport to be for the purpose Of
Tnasane funds for the memorial.
Ths Greed Revision Committee Of the
SfeGh1terlan Church issues 4 statement in
xhach lt b declared that the work accom-
pa1Ghed % far consists OF . brief statement
q ~ reforned faith In untechnicAl terms
- decaafafory statement. The work
NAtn faf dope Il tentative and not for pub
dkt1on.
/ A terrific snowstoEm. accompanied by
;66yy winds. has developed in tie extreme
'3qerthWest. coming In some places out OF
- clsar ny and without moments warn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. 26.-Among Republican
politicians the selection of Governor Shaw
is pronounced a good one. They say thai
he will suit the business interests, and
so, after that, the point of most interest to
them is the political aspect-the effect or
the future of different men. 1t is conceded
that the appointment will insure the Presi-
dent loyal support at all times of some
strong men. Senator's Allison and Dolliver,
Speaker Henderson. Secretary Wilson and
Governor Shaw will make strong team.
despite the fact that what is known as the
machine received setback in Iowa when
Governor-elect Cummins was chosen as the
standard-bearer of the party.
Senators Allison and Dolliver are cordial
ly supporting Governor Shaw. The latter's
presidential aspirations will now be laid
away for a more sunshiny day. and will be
made subservient to whatever aspirations
the President may have for another term.
Governor Shaw can afford to lay aside
this ambition. He had taken little part in
politics in his State up to 1895. except to
make occasional speeches and to help his
friend, Dolliver, remain in Congress. When
a deadlock ensued in 1897 for Republican
nominee for Governor, Mr.. shaw's name
was sprung by Mr.. Dolliver. It did not cre-
ate much Of a stir. but Mr.. Dolliver knew
his business and Mr.. Shaw was nominated
with a whoop. From then on he grew in
Importance in his State and attracted out
side attention by reason Of his sound posi-
ton on financial matters and his thorough
knowledge Of the subjects discussed in his
speeches and otherwise.
In 1896 Mr.. Shaw's speeches attracted at
tention. He then advocated the gold stand
ard. With his lucky record Governor
Shaw can bide events. II his chief has
plain sailing for the nomination in 1904 he
can keep out Of the fight. If Roosevelt is
beaten. there's Secretary Shaw with the
Iowa men behind him.
Treasury in Good Shape.
Governor Shaw will find the affairs Of the
Treasury in good shape when he enters the
Office. It never had more money. and there
are no puzzling financial problems for solu-
ton. The new Secretary will likewise find
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
POLICE REPORTS ON TENDERS.
May Assist Officials in Making
Their Decisions.

Performances Of street-car tenders in
cases Of accident are to be made a, part
of the records OF the Board Of Public I'M
provements hereafter, with a view to de-
termining the efficiency Of the devices now
In use. and of those that may be hereafter
approved. President Phillips of the Board
OF Public Improvements took the first step
in this direction yesterday.
He wrote to Mayor Wells, asking that the
police be instructed to supply the board
with a report Of every accident in which
the fender plays any part. giving all essen
tial details.
..This will assist the board In making its
decisions when new tenders are tested
next month";" said Mr.. Phillips "and will
continue to be Of great value afterward.
Even after new fender Is approved the
board will watch its practical operation,
and through the medium Of these reports
pear. II a fender fails to come up to ex-
pectations after It has been put on the
cars, the boards approval certainly will be
withdrawn.
''The great number of accidents and the
constant menace to public safety place
upon us the greatest responsibility, and we
win not be satisfied with anything but the
best that can be devised"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
RESTING PLACE FOR PUBLIC.
P. F. and w. Association May Buy
Central Church Property.

Tho Peoples Fund and Welfare Ansca..
ton. which was recently rsorsanissd, has
started a movement to provide q plsee
where the public may rest. read ana nnd
shelter. Lewis Kober. one Of The leedfu<
spirits Of the association. reported y the
Board Of Directors at Q meeting held I'M
night at No. q North Fourth street.. that
ne had been in communication With the
owners Of the old Peoples Central Church
property at Eleventh and Locust stFests.
made for renting it, he had reason 10 Be-
ieve that It could be procured. II - the
Intention of the association 10 provide
reading reading matter and to give Lectures every
The board struggled last nigft With n
new constitution and decided to recomm1nd
It to a general meeting Of the asSociaf5on
to- t. be held at Walhalla Hail, January ..
to affairs Of administration, and In no way
change the purpose for which The sseocis.
tion was organized: Az soon a. the conSi1-
fu.iEn tutor @ Is tasiaed the as.ccietion expect. 70
fupted Tor many months bocauSa Of m in-
junction obtained By NJ. K0ber. peeventine
the old Board Of Directors from expendin4
any Of tho fund given By ]. T. How,
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Is made Is that providing for an sxs1a -
known as q "tripper," to relieve the haayy

Is made is that providing for an saeza -
known as "tripper," to relieve tho heoY
traffic on the line during the moInin9 -
evening hours. The car. II d ~. ru1s
from the shed to the terminus of u c.
avenue line at Belt and 81. Louis avs1naa
and from that point to the southern Gnd Ct
tne Line. Returning. 1t proceeds aG1h %
Belt avenue. and thence to the shsdS
c. Branch. of No. lS16 Greer avenu1 y. I.
Mulhall Of No. 3O06 North NeWstoad Syos
nue.. H. e Kuh1 OF No. 1666 0A1nol6 ayan0A
]. F. Werremeyer Of No. z70o 0emplo ~
nue.; J.. Wolf Of No. 4see Mad1tt avsnus. ],
A. Lindsay Of No. 4i7s St Louis avenpo. -
George Morton Of No. ls12 IAbadie avsnns
boarded the car as 1t was returning frQR
Belt avenue on its way to the shoda. -;
they say that the conductor failed o =
form them that the car would not oo@neo1a
its trip to town. Al Prairie and O. ES1is
avenues the conductor requested thoR q
alight and transfer to another car. IHa
seven men protested, and insisted that tn9Y
be brought to their destinations Vit66G1
change. The conductor declared M -
structions were to turn the car In. VhieA
he did.
All those who remained IN the ear suare
that they will force the Transit Company
to provide better service ON fits Cnso ayeuIe
division by repeating at every oDporfunifv
their action Of yesterday morning.
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FOREIGN.

n destructive tornado swept over Ma
p36s. killing one woman, injuring thirty-Ax
Dksum and doing immense damage to prop
hsty.
{ Through the efforts Of Marquis Ito, seri-
ouB 1i1Rsnces between the members OF the
1epane0o Cabinet have been haxmonized.
CAale and Argsntine have formally signed
- Protocol. which provides for withdrawal
& polioe ffom the disputed territory. and
vm make public the terms Of the agree
Oenk . day.
i Il Wns dlscovesed when the British steam
- Goth left 0t HeleDa that q Boer pris-
eAe hAA been Nmuggled aboard In box.
He was delivered to the British authorities
at Island oe Ascension.
a largo party OF influential men II pre-
Dar1ng at Fort Do France to movs against
eAo Castro government in venexuela. It II
rtportsd that they have at their disposal
. British ship with . large cargo Of mu-
uifions oe war.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
BENEFIT OF CIVIL WAR VETERANS.
Bill PendinG in the House to Retire
Them With Higher Rank aad Pay.

Them with H18her Rank ana Fay
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. IA bill lately intro
duced In the House provides that any OH
Ger Of the regular army. now on the active
list. who served during the Civil War prior
to April 3. 1866. otherwise than as a cadet
at tine military academy. may be placed
uEpon the retired list Of the army with
the rank and retired pay Of one grade
higher than that actually held by him at
the time Of his retirement; provided that
thi. shall not be construed as creating or
reviving any rank not provided for by ex-
listing law. and shall not apply to any officer
whose length Of service does not exceed
thirty-five years. or to any general officer
thirteenth day Of August, 1888.
The President IL authorized to select
from the officers Of the army two Major
Generals on the active list and one Major
General on the retired list, who have rem
dered distinguished service in Independent
commands OF great responsibility during
the recent military operations. and to ap-
point them, by and with the advice and
consent Of the Senate, to be Lieutenant
Generals on the retired list, with the pay
and allowances established by law for OF.
hcers Of that grade on the retired list.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
MAYOR coMBE is CONFIDENT.
Saws the Hitchcock-Akins Candi-
date Will Be Appointed.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Joseph. Mo-, Dec. 2s.-"I am sure John
Albus will te appointed Postmaster of st.
Joseph" said Mayor Combe. upon his re-
turn from Washington to-day, where he has
been for month laboring in the interest
Of the Hitchcock-Akins candidate. The
Mayor believes the appointment will be
made shortly. possibly before Congress re-
gested all kinds Of compromises. but they
were all refused. He placed the matter
squarely before the President, and informed
him that Albus's supporters knew no such
word as compromise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
RODE CAR INTO THE BARN.
Passengers Refused to Transfer
Before Reaching Destination.

AZ a protest against schedule in vogue
on the Cass avenue division Of the st.
Louis Transit Company, which requires pas
sengers to transfer from car to car in order
to complete their journeys from their
homes to the city In certain hours Of the
oay. seven men YESTERDAY morning refused
sheds at Spring avenue and North Market
street. After remaining In the car for
nearly an hour they finally were compelled
sought at the hands Of Transit officers.
The schedule against which the complaint
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
struck HeIena suddenly,

Helena, Mont. Dec ga storm struck
Helena this morning with suddenness that
was startling. An apparently calm. warm
blizzard in almost a twinkling. The snow
descended rapidly while the wind ragged.
The storm lasted almost an hour, and
since then there has. been high wind.
During the storm the wind attained veloc-
ity Of forty-five miles an hour. The storm
came from the Northwest. and IL general
over Western and Central Montana.
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COmvvmUGQ
rate of speed and the frequency OF trips Is
subject to subsequent amendment in rela-
tion to these matters. without furnishing
ground for the contention that the result
ing contract Is thereby being impaired. The
right of amendment or repeal Is part of
the contract itself. and its exercise Is but
the exercise Of the contract and not in
violation of 1t.
REGULATIONS A MEASURE
OF SAFETY FOR PUBLIC.
"It is obvious that provisions determining
the rate Of speed at which cars may run
and the frequency with which they shall
run are in the interest Of public safety.
Paragraph No. IA. Of section 26. Of article
fiji Of the Charter authorizes the passage
OF all ordinances not inconsistent with the
provisions Of the Charter or the laws of the
State, as may be expedient in maintaining
the peace, good government, health and
welfare of the city, its trade, commerce
and manufactures. and to enforce the same
by fines and penalties not exceeding $500
imprisonment cannot be provided for the
violation of city ordinance. but, any per-
son falling to pay money fine may be
committed to the Workhouse.
THE regulations in regard to speed Of
cars and frequency Of trips vary widely
with the different ordinances granting the
franchises. Wherever no special provision
is made, the general ordinance says that
cars shall run no faster than eght miles
an hour. The intervals between cars are
prescribed for each line in the ordinance
granting its franchise"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
RAILROADS


Rock Islanfs n Paso and Eastern exten-
alon = completsd. gsS
Work has been commenced on changing
The 0e6Alia. Warsaw and Southern to q
Standard line. $3.50
Northern Pacific win expend four millions
- shegtening its line in Washington. AZ.
The Baltimore and Ohio and the Southern
have made ticket agreement. which opens
. nav gateway to the South.
Texas Railroad Commission reports that
railroads are discriminating In removing
Beaumont On i'
4 new railroad company Is Incorporated
a Oklahoma
Ths Katy WIN build into Oklahoma max
ang . new short route to Kansas City.
q J. Collins b made general superintend-
1T e the Clover Leaf
C. n HayA general manager Of the
0fand Trunk. b in 81. Louis, preparing to
genOvo His home 70 Montreal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
OXFORD GIRLS GAVE A Ball.
Jefferson City Beaux Treated to .
Novel Entertainment.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPCBIAlC SPECIAIe
Jefferson City. Mo-. Dec. M-Ths seaas
capital was treated to something new %
night by some Of its young ladies, Thsss
girls compose q club known ~ the oxfoed
Girls. and they planned and successfully
carried out q programme to give their male
Music Hall. hired the best orchestra d tn
city, and each member invited ONE or more
of ner friends. Nearly all the Girls sseosts0
their company" In carriages, I.
The boys were permitted to II afUanl
until they were asked by the Girls 20 danoe.
MISS Clara Schultz h chairman Of tho elub
ana engineered the entertainmeut.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
MILLION DOLLAR TRUST DEED.
Ell Paso, Tex, Electric Company
Files Mortgage in New Jersey.

New York. Dec. M-The Ell Paso Elec-
trio Company filed deed Of trust for N,-
100000 to the State Trust Company Of Bos-
ton. Mass. at Newark, N. j., to-day. Tho
deed is secured for q mortgage of like
amount to cover underlying securities of
certain corporations subsidiary Of the El
Paso company. The latter owns or controls
number Of electric lighting and power
plants centering IN Ell Paso. Tex.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
CLERICAL CORPS IN THE NAVY.
Bill Provides or Chief Clerks, War.
rant Clerks and Yeomen.

rant C1cfko ana xeOmen.
Washington. Dec. "a bill recently in.
troduced In the House proposes to organize
a clerical corps in the United States Navy.
It shall consist Of chief clerks, warrant
clerks. chief yeomen, yeomen first class,
yeomen second class and yeomen third
class, end for this purpose the Secretary
warrants clerks, or as many more as the
necessities of the service may require.
with the rank. pay and privileges of war.
yeomen. yeomen first class. yeomen sec-
ond class and yeomen third class as in his
judgment may be necessary.
The chief warrant clerks shall rank after
ensigns and have the pay and allowances
of Second LAeutenants In the Marine Corps
The pay of chief yeoman shall be SIS a
month. the pay Of yeoman. first class, $55:
the pay Of yeoman. second class, N5, and
the pay OF yeoman, third class, SIS. with
the increase on account of length Of service
as is now or may hereafter be allowed by
law to other enlisted men in the navy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Mrs. Mollie Benefits children play glee
fully in the Mayors ofice while thef
mother pleads for aid.
The Reverend Father Christopher Koenil
OF East St Louis dies.
Washington University directors adopi
memorials in honor Of the late James E
Yeatman and George E Leighton.
The West st. Louis Turnverein gives 9
Christmas entertainment.
Three trust companies are seeking loca
lions for offices.
City to attend the convention of instructors.
Postmaster Baumhof holds in trust =
bill which was found in the lobby of the
post ONCE.
The convention of Democratic County
Committeeman opens Monday. December y
It the Jefferson Club. the sessions continu-
ing two days.
Arthur c. Thornton crushed to death IN an
elevator In the Holland building.
An expert railroad man will solve the
Droblem of terminals for the roads at Inc
WORLDS Fair grounds.
Chauncey I. Fflley gains control OF the
Good Government Club property by writ OF
replevin.
City Counselor Schnurmacher. in an opin-
aon. says the city has the right to repeal
franchiseA
President Harry B. Hawes Of the Board
Of Police Commissioners delivered the ad-
dress OF welcome to the delegates OF the
National Commercial Teachers Associa-
ft0n's banquet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
COTTON MANUFACTURING STATISTICS
Industry Gained More Thsr Twenty
Five Per Cent From 1880 t. 10O0.

A80UDVEy O0H0C0 M0kG T102 TWGOtye
Five Per Cent From 1S0O to 1900,
Washington. Dec. IA statement exhib.
iting the extent Of the cotton manufactur-
ing industry in the United States for the
sued to-day by the Census Bureau. The
statement places the total value of cotton
manufacturing products at $35e, 81, $50 q
gain OF more than . per cent since 1890
The number Of establishments in 1900 was
106l, gain OF 16 per cent: the capital em-
ployed $l67. 20. .16, gain OF g per cent;
amount paid in salaries N.S5s. IL, gain OF
III per cent: average number OF wage earn.
ers 501Ss1, q gain OF = per cent; total wages
materials used u76.5sls1. gain Of "A per
cent.
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\ . % . q . . . % . . 90
D PRESIDENT IS DELIGHTED
D THAT SHAW HAS ACCEPTED.
> Des AIoines, IA. Dec. Ex-Governor
Shaw tonight received the following
message from President Roosevelt,
D the first he has received direct from
B the President regarding his appoint
, ment:
ITO Governor Shaw:
II am delighted that you have con-
, sented to accept portfolio of Secre- ,
, tary Of Treasury. Have written.
(Sfgned).
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Warrington. Dec. &-Ths Secretary Of
War has directed that Chaplain George
Robinson, First Infantry, be relieved from
further duty at Fort Leavenworth and pSo-,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-27
1o.pAy's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were $lo.7bs.-
~; balances g. 6SS.c7S Local discount rates
were steady between and per cent. Do
mestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York. 2oc premium bid. 3cc premium
asked; Chicago. 10c premium bid, 15c pre-
mium asked; Cincinnati, Louisville and New
Orleans. 1oc discount bid. par asked.
Wheat closed higher at S6xc asked May.
Ss5kc No. red. Corn closed lower at sc
asked May. 6SG6SMc No. mixed. Oats
closed at 47Ec asked May. 2s1zisc No. 2
Northern.
The local market for spot cotton was
quiet and unchanged.