The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-06
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.
President Francis says the provisions Of
the lease Of the Washington Universit:
group OF buildings secures the trustees
against loss contingent upon postponment
OF the Worlds Fair.
Major Frank A. Edwards succeeds Major
Jones B. Hickey I'm comand at Jefferson
Barracks previous to departure of Eleventh
Cavalry troops for PHILIPPINES.
Sigfried T. Chaser. arrested here is iden-
tined ny Bertillon measurements as cele-
brated forger.
A brass button stops bullet fired at Police
man Dee. by a highwayman.
Miss Henrietta Ordes. teacher at the Roe
School will not prosecute Thomas Conner,
who admits stealing her purse.
Tetanus Board Of Inquiry organizes for
thorough investigation of charges Of negii-
xence in the distribution of city antitoNin.
The competition for a design to be used
as a symbol for the Louisiana Purchase En-
position Company has been thrown open to
the artists and sculptors Of the world
The City Church Extension Society ap-
proves plans that necessitate the expendi-
ture OF much money.
The Jefferson Club has decided to give
dinner to 1900 newsboys on New Years
Day.
Swedish servant girls at Kansas City have
formed an organization for mutual protec-
ton and will assist girls OF their nationality
in securing positions.
The annual guest ball OF the Union CLUB
was largely attended.
The Missouri Trust Company was COM
pletely reorsanized by the election OF Of
ficers and directors.
GENERAL DOMESTIC.
President Gompers's annual report. made
public at the Scranton meeting Of the Fed
Grafton of Labor, shows gain Of 3si. 40
members for the year.
The American Federation OF Labor set
lied what promised to be troublesome race
question by admitting Richmond delegates
and ordering that a seperate council for
coIored union men be formed in that city.
Richard II. Edmonds. recently returned
from tour of :he South. writes glowingiy
of the development Of the section and OF
its possibilities. and particularly refers to
the great opportunities that are presented
in the Texas oil fields.
Farmers are credited with being the lead
ers in a remarkably energetic bull move
ment in the grain markets. Intense excite
ment and tremendous speculation were the
features in all the markets.
The New York Chamber of Commerce
thanks the people of Texas for their hos
pitality on the occasion Of the visit of the
State.
Theodre Price, a member Of the firm of
Price, Mccormick & Co., who failed for
Q0.0oo.000 In an attempt to corner the cotton
market, got on the right side Of the mar
ket IN the recent advance in the cotton
market and cleared several thousand dol
lars.
The defense in the Bonine case yesterday
brought forward witnesses to prove that
eH,n Hol, 6o1
10 by physicians who examined her the day
after Ayres was found dead in his room in
the Kenmore Hotel could only have been
caused by a struggle.
The Board of Lady Managers Of the
Worlds Fair held meeting in New York
would refuse all emolument for their ser
vices. The plan OF their work was out
lined.
Navy officers predict that the Court of
Inquiry verdict. which will be announced in
q few days. will censure Admiral Schley on
1fve counts
j. Ohio Republicans are waking up to the
fact that q big political fight has been
started under their very noses, the anti
Hanna or Foraker forces having quietly or
eani1ed to capture the Legislature and, u!-
timately. to defeat Senator Hanna for the
United States Senate two years hence.
Herbert Marx. who killed three men and
mortally wounded another Of party Of six
who visited his home in Westmoreland
County. Virginia. with the intention Of tar
ring and feathertng him. has been exoner-
ated by the Coroner. and on his advice has
gone to New York.
A New York State man. in order to save
his family from death by freezing took the
place Of his disabled horse in front Of a
sleigh and hauled his wife and children four
miles through a violent snowstorm.
Conditions at Rich Hill. NO., the scene OF
Thursday's strike riots. have apparently
grown quiet. Governor Dockery has ordered
several State officials to visit the town to
try to effect a permanent settlement of the
troubles