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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH.
Incendiarism Suspected, and q
Negro Is Held by Police.

Houston. Tex. April 8-1n . fre which
destroyed Q livery stable and three resi-
dences this morning. I'VE persons were
burned to death and several others were
injured.
The dead are. Job Coping, 4 florist; his
wife and three children.
A negro has been arrested on the charge
OF starting the fire to get revenge on his
employer who had discharged him.
In the ruins were found the bodies OF the
victims. among them being an infant which
had been born to Mrs. Coping during the
s,rolress of the IRE.
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MURDERED At A DANCE.
Quarrel Of Illinois Young Men
Ends in a Killing.
REpr,BIJc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Robinson, Ill.,, April 8.-Last night at 4
dance in Kibbie, 1ive miles north OF obiong.
ILL.,, . young man named Cox was fatally
ehos BY either Ed Sloan or one Hutchins.
They had been quarrelinG all day and at
night Sloan and Hutchins got into their
buggy and fred. Their horse ran away. up
set the buggy and left them. They went
west through the north fork Of the Embar-
faso River. Before Cox died, this forenoon,
be told who shot him. Sheriff Houston ana
his deputy have gone in pursuit Of the men,
who arc in hiding In the bottoms. which are
densely ttmbered.
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M.ri.e Intelligence.

New York. April s--Arrived: Steamers
Potsdam from Rotterdam ano boulosne.
La EretaKne from Havre; Trojan Prince
from Leghorn. Genoa and Naples: Fatria
from MarseIlles, Naples and Gibraltar.
Beachy Head. April 8.-Passed: steamer
H n. Meier, Bremen. for New York.
Lizard, April a-Passed: Steamer MIN
neapoiis, New York. for London.
Scilly, April .S-Passed: Steamer Eader-
land. New York. for Southampton.
St. Michael, Azores. April 8.-Passed
Steamer werra, Genoa, Naples ana Giorai-
ter, for New York.
Liverpool, April 2s.-Arrived: Steamers
Bowie, New York: Georgian. New York;
Rhynland. Philadelphia. via QUEENSTOWN.
Gibraltar. April 8.-Arrlved: steamer
Trave, Genoa and Naples. for New YORK
and proceeded.
. liverpool April 2s-Sailed: Corean Cfrom
(;iasroxl. st, Johns, Newfoundland; Hall
fax. Nova Scotia, and Philadelphia.
Queenstown. April 2S.-Sailed: Eruria.
from Liverpool. New York.
Southampton. April 8.-Satled: SOUTHWARK
(from Antwerp, New York.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
AKINs FIGURES ON FRANCIS.
Republican Thinks Democrats Will
Name Him for President.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, April 2S.-Chairman Atkins OF
the Republican State Committee. discussing
rational politics with friend here, said:
In my opinion, Governor D. r. Francis is
very likely to be nominated for President
by the Democratic Convention OF 1904. do
not claim to be in the counsels Of the party,
but from my connection with the opposition
I can look upon the matter in an impartial
of quiet discussion Of Governor Francis in
the West and his availability is generally
admitted. Favorable echoes of the sugges-
ton are heard in many quarters outside Of
Missouri. In my judgment Governor Fran
els stands easily the best chance Of all the
men who have yet been mentioned in con-
nection with the nomination. He comes
from a great Central State, and personally
would be q strong candidate
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White Goods.

Our assortment of Plain and Fancy White
Waist and Dress Materials is composed entirely
of this seasons most stylish weaves.
Pique.
Best French and English goods plain white
and varied size stripes and figures, also en-
broidered effects,
Csc to $1.SQ
rladfaS.
Fine English goods. in plain white, stripes
~ 25c to Soc.
Cambrics.
Mercerized English goods, exclusive novelties
in assorted figures and stripes.
SOC to 6sc per yard.
India TwillS.
Narrow, medium and wide stripes - these
goods are also used extensively for underwear,
&c and l8c per yard.
Regularly worth 25c and Soc.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Watseka, ILL.,. April 2S.-A shooting ARRAY
occurred early Sunday morning. seven
miles west of this city. which resulted in
the death of two men and the fatal wound
ing of third. The shots were fired by
George Morrison. a boy 16 years of age.
The men killed are Walter and James
Morris. members of the notorious Alley
gang, which has it's headquarters at Gill
man. in this county. Trouble started while
a dance was in progress, when the Morris
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
ILLINOIS FARMERS swINDLED.
6harpers Work the Old Lightning
Rod Game Extensively.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

AEPUBaLC SPECIAL
Nashville. Ill. April 1-sheriff Cohlmeyer
effected the capture Of william Beiker, J,
X Dayton, J. c. Gray. W. C. McCAnlley, J.
w. Brown and Q. c. Weston, all OF whom
claim to be from St. Louis. at Mount Yer
non. M. this morning. and It Is thought he
has succeeded IN landing a smooth set OF
swindlers. They are wanted in this county
upon the charge Of swindling farmers by
arrived nero on April % and have been
working their game in the southeastern part
Of the county. They left Saturday evening
- the amount Of over go. An attempt to
0sll the ApeeB led TO thetr arrest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
KALS0MlNED HER HUSBAND.
He Returned to Saloon and Wife
Used Brush on Proprietor.

Cincinnati, O., April 28-Mrs. Richard
Crater. the wife of house painter. on be-
ing unable to keep her husband from a
saloon on Ludlow avenue. went to the place
to-day with one Of his kalsomine buckets
and a whitewash brush. She kalsomined
him from head to food in the saloon.
He returned to the saloon after he had
accompanied her home and changed cloth
ing. She followed him again, and the next
time kalsomined the saloonkeeper and his
bar and fixtures and gave notice that she
would repeat the performance to anyone
sailing LIQUOR to her husband.
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TWO BROTHERS KILLED.
ANOTHER CANNOT LIVE.
Boy Ends Quarrel by
Shooting Three Members of
Gang at Gilman, III.

brothers. with others from Gilman, set
upon number of young men from Crescent
City, driving them Off the premises. Soon
after young Morrison, who had been spec
tator at the fight, drove away with the
team his friends had left. intending to over
take them. AS he was leaving. one of the
men stopped the team. while two of them
attempted to seize the driver. The latter
opened fire with a revolver. shooting all
three. one dying instantly the other a few
hours later. The three men shot were
brothers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
SHIRT WAIST FOR
NATIONAL GUARD.
CAPTAIN Wendell Wears One OF
Elaborate Design at a
Review.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
IN New York, April a.-To Captain loyt.
Wendell IL due the first recognition OF tne
shirt waist for men by the National Guard.
and Incidentally the first appearance OF the
garment here this season.
This happened at the review OF the E1rs.
evening at the Armory. In West Forty
fourth street shortly after the review was
finished, Captain Wendell appeared 5etore 70
Complete summer shirt waist of the most
elaborate and striking design
Faithful to the regulations. he had MADE
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
NAT M'KAY SEEKS DIVORCE.
One of the Best-known Lobbyists
in Washington.

HEPUBIdC SFECIAL
village at the far end Of the big steel span
and also Of Washington, d. c.. has gone to
Guthrie. Ok, to secure q divorce from Jen
ME Polk Mckay, society woman Of the
former place.
Mckay is probably the best-known ma
uonal lobbyist that ever graced legisla-
tive hall. For more than a score Of years
he has been a conspicuous figure about the
hall OF national legislation. and being of a
thrifty and Industrious turn of mind has
succeeded in gathering together q considera-
BILE amount Of the goods that Uncle Sam
recognizes as coin Of the realm.
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TEAMsTER FOUND WEE BABE.
Abandoned Infant Was in Railway
Yards Near Union Station.

Wallace Macker. q driver of an ice
street. found a white female infant APP
parently about 8 weeks old lying in the
Terminal Railway yards about fifty feet
street and Clark avenue shortly before y
o'clock Sunday morning. He notified
Policeman Nolan Of the Central District.
baby conveyed to the Bethesda Founding
Home, at No. 1z10 Grattan street.
There was nothing about its dress to In
dicate who itS parents are
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
TEXAS TOWN WIPED OUT.
Fire Destroys Nearly All Business
Houses of Florence.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Georgetown. Tex. April 2S.-Last night fire
destroyed almost the entire business portion
OF Florence in this county. Details are
meager, but the following were burned:
Bennett &: Scafner general merchandise.
three stores: Canaway & Sons. merchants;
Dan Potts. cold drinks, and the Odd Fel-
lows hall. The loss will approximate &c.,
OOO partly insured.
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MONUMENT TO A SUICIDE.
Woodmen of the World Erect 1t
at Fort Smith, Ark.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Fort Smith. Ark. April 8-The Wood
men Of the World to-day unveiled monu-
ments erected by the order over the graves
OF Sovereigns Clark A. Wyant and Sam
Berry. The occasion was the largest gath
ering Of Woodmen ever held in the city.
Delegations were present from Sallisaw.
Muldrow, Spiroit and from Mansfield.
Wyant was killed by an electric car at San
Francisco. and Berry committed suicide
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

st. Louisans EuroPeward Bound.
REPURLlC SPECIAL.
New York. April 3.-Among the pas
sengerD booked to sail on Tuesday on the
Kaiser wilhelm der Crosse for Bremen via
Cherbourg and Southampton are the fol-
lowing: :,
Julius Anschuetx. Mrs Mario Darbarini.
Miss barbara Ret1icke, Doctor c. Summa.
Mrs. c. 0umma and Master summa, ".
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Gloves.

Our assortment of Fabric Gloves for Summer
is now complete in every detail. 1t includes
3 Pearl Clasp Suede-6nish, kid-6tting Isle
Cloves; these gloves are especially desirable
for warm weather wear.
Kayser fnger-tipped Silk Cloves. in new
Spring shades, also black and white,
SOC, 75c and S1.O0 per pair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
LABOR SOUNDS NEW NOTE.
Union Favors Arbitration and Op.
poses Sympathy Strikes.

putes and opposition to sympathetic strikes
are the foundation principles Of a new CEN
trail labor body to be known as the Chicago
Building Trades League. which was organ
ICED hero tonight. The new organization Is
backed by fifteen of the eighteen strong
trades in the building industry. represent
inI 16OOO Wofkmen-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

his waist conform to the requirements Of
the artillery uniform. A murmur OF deh0ht
woman rose to get better view. and the
Captain was obliged to lead . pr0coo1eou
around the room and then was called On TOR
q speech. Both shirt waist and Spooeh
were heartily applauded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
TEXAN FOUND DEAD.
Asphyxiation of q Waco Citizen
Believed to Be Accidental

Chicago. April 2..W. r. Dunnsee
stock broker Of Waco. Tex wae eoond
dead in his room at No. ~ Asnland oegIe-
vard to-day. Death was caused by 19pny3e
iafion, and; Il Is believed. was accidental
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
NEW SERVICE.

Tho Missouri, Kansas ana Texas
Railvvay C0mpany has train leaving
q. Louis at 11i46 p. m. daily for Texna
ana intermediate points. Through
Buffet Sleeper to Waco VIA Dallas.
0erths reserved 1T 1O3 n. Broadway.
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Fire at .Centralia.

REPUBLIC SPEC1A1A
Ceutralia. ILL.,. April zS.-Fire in the prop
erty owned by Miss Emma Oxley and oc.
.cupted by j. II. Tucker CAUSED loss Of
o0Oo this morninS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

"Boro-Formalin" (Eimer Amend). used
"A tooth and mouth wash In the morning.
leaves mouth sweet and pure all day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
SPORTING.

The great Kentucky Derby VIII be run
TODAY. Five horses will face the barrier.
Alard Scheck seems TO have the classic at
his mercy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

Take Parker's Headache Powders. They
are safe and sure. All druggists. Price 10c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

THE ONLY LINE THAT DOES n.
The Missouri, Ka1sas a11 T01o0
Railway Company runs . OHo0U0
PaIaoe Buffet and DraWln4.DD0n
Sleeper 81. Louis to City 0H MSxfe0, 81
the seKATY FLYER" every DAY Ii 1Ao
week and Sundays, toe. -0eetAa -
served ut 103 n. D1o04Woy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

Weaaing Rings (SoliA 0ell),
Finest workmanship. $500 to 5000. kermod
4 Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

Te Cure . Geld In 0ne Day. 4
Take Laxative Bromo- Quinins Tablets. 1c.
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FOREIGN,

Liberal Ottomans are making an ehort 10
secure the release Of former Sultan Mourao'
who has been Imprisoned Tor twenty-five
wear. without the sight of human. except
his i.fler without book or a newspaper.
A steamer has arrived in port with 1000
reals on board.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29

Solid C0l0rS, Novelty WedVeS anu
Printings. Also, full line of Costume
Linens, which are in great demand this
season for Women's, Misses and Chill
dren's Garments.
Our assortment is complete, including
Blouse Linen, Homespun Linen,
Linen Canvas, Linen Lawn.
Blue Linen. Iridescent Linen,
Grass Linen Linen Madras.
Ponginelle.
Solid colors, including pastelle shades. These
goods are mercerized by the French process.
are very silky in appearance and especially
desirable for gowns.
$50 and $500 per yard.
Mousseline de Sole.
Best Imported 0osds.
One of this seasons latest and most stylish
fabrics, especially desirable for summer gowns.
We show them in spots, small figures and
plain, all of the modern shades are fully rep
resented, SOC per yard.
Pongees.
Mercerized.
In full line of plain colors, including
watermelon pink, heliotrope. blue, gray and
biscuit, @0c per yard.
Foulardette.
nercesized BY the Engiish Process.
We have Just added to stock several pieces Of
new Oriental printings, exact copies Of FouiaTd
Silks, aSc per yard.
Linen Lawns.
.esF /yxxhD 49,. ~
In great variety of entirely new printings On
white, light medium and dark grounds,
2sc SOC. Sc and SOC per yard
Scotch dinghams.
Our Own lmpeftationA
500 pieces of this seasons most desirable solid
coloGs and novelty stripes.
2Sc, 3Sc and @0c
OrlWOOla.
Unshrinkable Flannel.
Desirable for
e,si;ss essins; esieasssns essaass ssssisss: ss'aiss:
We have Just added to stock so pieces Of Oh.
woola Flannel, in varied assortment of plain
white, solid colors and novelty stripes.
Csc per yard.
The genuine Orlwoola Flannel has the
trademark stamped the se;vedge Of
every yard, and Is sold In ST Louis ex-
clusively by us.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-04-29
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Doctor Charles II. Parkhurst, In his SER
mon yesterday. declared that indiscriminate
negro suffrag. wa. a legislative blunder.
Senator Cockrell advises the Cubans 10
accept the Plat amendments.
Professor Algie Crook. the nonkisser OF
the Northwestern University, is reported 10
be engaged TO be married.
Highwaymen at Hot Springs. Ark, rob
an Omaha man. gag and blindfold him and
throw him in front of moving train.
Six persons We're injured by the derailins
of a chair car near Pattonsburg. No, yes
terday.
Farmers near Mount Vernon. ILL.,. are
caught on the old lightning-rod swindle.
Two more oil wells OF the guster variety
came in at Beaumont yesterday.
Mrs. Carrie Nation has been violently
insane in Jail at Wichita and was placed
in a padded cell. She recovered and Will be
allowed to attend her brothers funeral.
George Morrison. l6 years old. shot and
killed two men and fatally wounded third
as the result OF quarrel near watseka,
III.
Nearly the entire business portion OF
Florence. Tex. was destroyed by fire.
Frederick Kinney disappeared while cam
yassins in Kansas several months ago. Re-
Gently his wagon and outfit were found IN
possession OF Henry Freeman Freeman Is
held under arrest. The case in many re-
spects resembles that of Jester and Gates.
Five persons were burned TO death in
fire at Houston. Tex. A negro man Is sus-
rected and is under arrest.
Zinc and lead ore ruled bullish and In
good demand during the week.
Another rich deposit Of zinc ore has been
discovered at Neck City.
The heroic rescuers Of Aurora yesterda!
reached the living tomb of the five miners
who were buried bv the cave-in three days
ago. Two were alive. one dead and the
other two are missing.
A citizen of Waco. Tex. was found oeau
in his room in Chicago. Accideneal
a.phyxiation is given as the cause.
Sentiment In the Illinois Senate is over
vhelminglv in favor OF the fun apuroprfa-
ton of s2yo.ooo asked for in the st. LOUIS
Worlds Fair bill.
Appleton CITY. Mo-. voted bonds for the
construction Of a waterworks system. with
out dissenting vote
woodmen Of the Word Unveiled a monu-
ment at Fort Smith. Ark. to former omcers
OF the order.
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aaayrrAzn1am81B24
DRY GOODS conpANY
ments of Imported and Domestic Go
ent alike in styles and values, are nc
Broadway.
Neggee Washable Pique and Madras Stocks
Under Collars, Feather Boas and Fancy MadeUp
es. Neckwear of Liberty Silk and Chiffon.
Trimmed Millinery,
Olive Street Side.
e finest examples of the millinery art-the produc
WOmen's Garments.
Second Floor.
rme and To-Day, Monday,
Special Exhibit of
luch more
season, Cloth and Silk Costumes, Coats, Etons, Is
listers, Skirts, representing the height P
of fashion in Paris, London and New I
York. No two aike-each one an ex- s.
elusive effect. Id
anu '''N Shirt Waists.
Cotton. Linen Silk.
quality grander collection this season be-
5c fore;ncludinp manv novelties not heretofore
q o quality quality shown in St. Louis.
for ''O0 sloo to $500 each
White Lawn, tucked and hemsttched front 6
ons most and back Bishop sleeves all exclusive effects
sLOO. sl.2s. slzs, $500 g
White India Lawn, fashioned after imported ID
models, embroidered, hemstitched and lace
trimmed,
d stripes. s'' 70 s'''
skirts, White Linen, plain and elaborately tucked in
$500 to $500. +:
Null or Japanese Silk, black or white elabo '
rately tucked, trimmed with lace and en- lp
and Gran broidered, IN
this sea- $3.50 to $500.
lcolored Batste, Fancy Stock Collar, tucked
'front.' henstitched, box-plaited back, colors
raveling gray, green, pink, lavender, blue,
er yard Sa25 to S3.75. ~
TailOr-Made Gowns.
All-wool snecial
Novelty In Our Dressmaking Department n
q s=t Fourth Floor. S
We have ON exhibition select assort-
luent of the materials now most used
flor Tailored Gowns, and for q few days
will accept orders for i
s Sy entirely Mmiv Tailor-Made Gowns,
Silk-ned Skirts,
Satin-ued Coats,
ain vh;,. Complete, $4,000.
also en- Boys Suits. g
500 Boys Stylish All-wool Russian Blouse
and Sailor Suits also Double Breasted Knee
Pants Suits, in a complete assortment of plain
,;,.. and fancy Serges, Cheviots Cassimeres, etc,
$500 each.
Gloves.
novelties Our assortment of Fabric Gloves for Summer
is now complete in every detail. 1t includes IN
3 Pearl Clasp Suede-6nish. kid-ftting Lisle "
Cloves; these gloves are especially desirable "
8 - these A0 " ~
nderwear, Kayser 6nger-tipped Silk Cloves. in new
Spring shades also black and white,
SOC, 75c and S1.O0 per pair. J.
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Several delayed shipments
the past week, excellent ali
Olive Street Side.
Mems Neckwear Plain White and Fancy Negligee
Shirts, Cotton Lisle and Silk Hosiery and Under
wear, Women's Toilet and Dress Requisites.
Our selections for this season &C
Waist Hats but also the finest
for style, beauty and general elee
Silks.
For Warm Weather.
Foulard Twills. Liberty Satin 1mprime and
Satin Faconne.
elaborate than those Of any previous season.
SOC to So. so per yard.
Foulards.
At less than regular prices.
pieces OI HOuAdlo oiAhS, ia soAAS1J
of handsome printings on medium and dark
color grounds.
SOC and 7sc per yard.
The 60c goods exactly the same quality
and similar in coloring as our regular 75c lines.
The 75c ones are exact duplicates as to quality
and colorings of goods now being sold for $1.00.
Black Silks.
Paillette de Sole, one of this seasons most
popular fabrics for Waists or Skirts,
75c.
Usual retail price 91.00.
Novelty Stripes.
In assorted Pekin and graduated stripes.
These goods are used extensively for skirts,
Regular retail price $780,
Dress Goods.
so pieces of All-wool Serge, Cheviot and Gran
ite Cloth in black and full line OF this sea-
sons most stylish colors,
45c per yard.
These goods are used extensively for travelling
dresses and usually retail for 65c per yard.
French Challies.
Our Own Importation.
We have just received 200 pieces of All-wool
French Challie-the assortment is especially
strong in Persian, Dresden and Novelty
printings on tinted grounds, | r go
Soc and 60c per yard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-24
THE Unfortunate Man Lived Only Long
Enough to Speak a Few Words.
CORONER KENNEDY DECIDES TO HOLD AN INQUEST.
The Deceased Was President of the Board
of Trade anG Very Prominent.

James Shoemaker, president of the
board of trade and one of the best
known and most respected residents of
Mankato, was almost instantly killed at
10 40 O. clock Wednesday forenoon, on the
most easterly track of the Omaha road
at a point within few feet of the
southwest end of the platform running
south from the Omaha freight depot. He
was able to speak few words, and
then passed away, his body having
been nearly severed by the wheels of
two freight cars that passed over it.
Mr.. Shoemaker had been walking
over the Omaha yards. probably to in
form himself more thoroughly as to
the route likely to be taken by the ex-
tension of the Chicago Great Western
road, as he was intensely interested in
anything that Injured to the benefit of
Mankato. He was unobserved when
he approached a freight Car that was
at the end of train No %, that had