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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
NEVER A FRIEND.

Those who were not for the Worlds
Fair were against it. Mr.. Parker's
silence on The Republics courteous
questions must be construed into an ad-
mission that he has never subscribed a
cent to the fund; that he did not attend
any meetings of Worlds Fair support
era; that he did not say word in its
fAvOr until after he had been nominated
by the Eiegenhein machine.
His silence must be construed to
mean that the sum total of his support
Of the Fair is a promise to induce other
people to subscribe q certain amount If
that amount is necessary. Nowhere is
there a promise to give cent himself.
From the evidence Of his silence
when the specific question of date was
repeatedly presented, it seems that his
signature to the guarantee was affixed
long AFTER the fund was practically
completed and after the proof of COM
pleteness was submitted to the Secre-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

correction Of evils, while the polite pal
aver of the Globe and its candidate
tends to palliate them.
The Democrats of the city are not de-
ceived by the paltry pretense of con-
Germ for them made by the Globe. They
know it has never been their friend ana
is not now. 1t has never given them a
word of sincere counsel and is not
doing so now. On the other hand. 1t
has never had word of censure for
Ziegenhein and has none now. 1t has
always been his friend and is his friend
Eow.
The issue in this campaign Is clearly
defined. 1t is between good government
and bad, between competent admins
tration and incompetent. between tax
payers who are willing to contribute
abundantly TO the public revenues II
only they have assurance they will be
faithfully applied. and gang of par
tisans to whom all public revenue is
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
GAG RULE KILLS REPORT
ON CHARTER AMENDMENTS
Delegate Cronns Effort Place Members Record the
Bill Defeated by Speaker Murrel1.

While this parleying was progressing
Clerk Judy was reading another bill. The
roll was being called when Captain Holt
camp asked to be excused from voting, say
Ing he could not hear the clerk.
III the Speaker and sergeant-at-arE;s
cannot maintain order. 1 don't want to
vots.' Captain Holtcamp exclaimed.
Sweeney, at this juncture. submitted an
other resolution identical with the one Of
fered by Cronn. and Speaker MurreII de-
ciined TO permit 1t to be considered Messrs
Cronn ana Sweeney then left the chamber
After the departure of these members
captain Holtcamp and Mr.. Parker Repub-
licans, said to Republic reporter tha. they
desire the people To know that they were
against Hartmann's motion to file the res
olution, and in favor of Cronins reso,u-
ton.
There is no doubt" Captain Holtcamp
said. that Speaker MurIell rendered his
decision after Cronin had asked for the
roll call. The occurrence convinces me that
the Speaker took this course to assist the
opposition Delegates from showing their
position ON the bill. The decision was un-
just"
Speaker f, f. Murrell is the Republican
member from the Thirteenth Ward. and a
candidate for reelection. He voted for the
Dill to reduce the Waterworks revenue,
ana has voted with the majority habituaiy.
j. Is. Murrell, chairman OF the Committee
on Legislation. which committee is with
holding the bill. is the Republican member
from the Fourteenth Ward. He also voted
Tor the bill to reduce the Waterworks rev
enue. Emil Hartmann is the Republican
member from Mayor Zegenhens ward, the
Ninth. He also was an advocate of the bill
to reduce the Waterworks revenue. The
three belong to the majority faction. Cap
tain Charles W. Holicamp represents
the Twenty-eighth Ward. and Lemon Par
ker the Tw wenty-f fourth Ward. Both are Re
publicans. and both have voted with the
minority. James H. Cronin is the Demo-
cratic member from the Fifth Ward, John
p Sweeney. the Democratic member from
the Third, and Jchn j. Burke the Demo
cratic member from the Sixteenth All three
are candidates for reelection.
The following bills were passed: App.o-
, printing $4,000 for 4 new machine shop and
storage shed at the Waterworks: for the
reconstruction of Cherokee street from
Jefferson avenue to California avenue and
Cass avenue from Twenty-second street
to Jefferson avenue; authorizing the Bridge
Beach Manufacturing Company to build a
bridge across Main street. and permitting
{. IL. Meyer to operate private scales.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
GOVERNOR VETGEs MEASURES.
Five Bills That Fail to Receive His
Sanction.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo-. March Ex-Governor
Dockery Thursday vetoed five bills as fol-
lows:
House bill No. 900, entitled IAN act TO
perpetuate and preserve evidence EXPLAIN
ing defects in the chain Of title u real es-
tate"
House bill No. AS entitled AN act to
amend article l. chapter II. Of the Revised
Statutes of Missouri. 1899. by adding new
section thereto, to be known as section
4,227A.'
Committee substitute for House bill No
66. entitled IAN act to repeal section i43
OF article S. chapter 1. of the Revised stat
utes of Missouri. 1899 and to enact a new
section in lieu thereof
House bill No. 336 entitled IAN act to au-
thorize receivers. assisnees. guardians, trus-
tees. executors. administrators, curators or
other fiduciaries. or any party in any civil
proceedings or suit. to recover the cost Of
corporate surstyship.'
House bill No. 15o. entitled IAN act to
repeal Section A6. of article /. chapter g.
Revised Statutes of Missouri. 1sss entitled
Code of Civil Procedure and relating to
the form cf civil actions, and the parties
thereto. and to enact two new sections in
lieu thereof. to be known as sections s4s
and .46A."
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Speaker E. z. Mur-ell of the House of
Delegates went on record Thursday in op-
pcsition 10 the Public Welfare Commission
Charter amendment bill. by making an arbi-
trary ruling that prevented the members
from showing their attitude on the measure
His aetion practically defeats the bill and
restraints the public from knowing what
Delegates arc antasonstic toward it. or
why.
Exciting incidents followed Speaker Muir
Telfs refusal to grant three members recoS-
Eition. Two members who were denied the
privilege OF a roll call departed from the
chamber. declaring they were disgusted be-
cause he had made ruling that enabled
the Delegates to avoid Indicating to the pub
lie their position in regard to the Charter
amendments. Two Republican members or
the House stepped over to the reporters s
desk and denounced Speaker Murreils ac-
tion.
The Committee on Legislation OF which
j. X. MIrrell IL chairman, indicated at
Wednesdays public hearing that its pur-
pcse was to retain the bill and fail to re-
port 1t for action. the result of which
meant that the measure would be lost.
Hoping to place all the Delegates on rec
ord. IL he could not succeed in having the
bill passed. Delegate James II. Cronin in
troduced resolution at Thursdays meet
Ing instructins the Committee on Legisia-
CroTins motion for the adoption Of the res
olution was seconded by Delegate John P.
Sweeney. The opposition made a demon
stration at once. Delegate Hartmann Of
fered substitute motion, seconded by Dele
gate MADEIRA, to have the resolution filed.
Before Speaker Murrell announced his de-
cision on the substitute Cronin demanded a
roll-cail vote. Messrs. Sweeney and Burke
sustained Cronins plea. The ayes have
it, said Speaker Murrel. 1.-The motion is
fled"
Cronin insisted that Speaker Murrell had
exceeded his authority and was practicng
injustice. He reiterated his demand for a
roll call and declared that he had requested
the roll call before the Speaker had an
nounced the decision. '''The ayes have it"
Speaker Nlurrell answered. proceed with
the regular business" he said to Clerk
Judy. The clerk obeyed and Messrs Cronin.
Sweeney and Burke continued to clamor
for the roll call. Cronjn asserted that the
ruling was made for the purpose of killing
the bill ard allowing the members to re-
train from going on record.
THE only recourse you have" said the
Speaker, ''is by appeal from the decision of
the chair"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
MARITAL WOES OF A LORD.
Earl of Russell's Wife Gets Di-
vorce-Adultery Charged.

London. March 2s.-The Countess Russell
was granted a divorce Thursday upon the
ground OF the alleged bgamy and adultery
Of the Earl Of Russell with Mrs. Somer-
Vile The suit was not defended.
John Francis Stanley, Earl Russell, was
married to Moliie Somervile, daughter of
the late George Cooke, of Combernald
Scotland. on April Is. 1850. in Reno. New
They had been living for several months
previous in Nevada. where both had OBJ
tanned DEGREES of divorce.
Earl Russell obtained a divorce from
Countess Russell on the ground Of deser-
youngest daughter of the late Sir Claude
Edward Scott.
In 1891, Countess Russell brought suit TOR
divorce, based on cruelty and other
charges. Countess Russells suit failed, and
the Earl obtained a judicial separation.
Countess Russell, in April. 1893. successfully
sued for restoration of her conjusal
rights.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
DEMOCRATS REFUSE TO SERVE.
No Stenographer to Take Evidence
in Chester Investigation.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. H.. March 28.-Chairman ].
H. Miller of the committee which was ap-
pointed to investigate conditions at Chester
Penitentiary late Thursday night tele-
Eraphed to Speaker Sherman announcing
that Messrs. Reiss and Browne of Lasalle
the Democratic members of the commit ee,
had refused to participate in the investiga-
ton because no stenographer had been ap-
pointed to take evidence.
Mr.. Miller's telegram was as follows:
"Menard, ILL.,, March 2S-To the Hon.
orable L. Y. Sherman, Speaker of the
House of Representatives. Springfield. Ill.,
Reiss and Browne refuse to take part In
investigation because we have no stenogra-
pher. We are inclined to proceed. What do
you say? Answer quick
(siEneD u. H. MILLER. Chairman"
Speaker Sherman sent the following la
COMIC reply to the message:
"Springffeld. ILL.,, March 2s.-Honorable ].
H. Miller, Menard, ILL.,: Go ahead.
(Signed) IL. Y. SHERMAN"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
Bernhardt and Hackett
Are Too iii to Play.

Pittsburg, Pa, March 2s.-Mme. Sarah
Bernhardt, who was to have opened an en-
gagement at the Alvin Theater Thursday
night. was taken suddenly Ill Wednesday
night after the performance at Cleveland
and was not sufficiently recovered to ap-
pear here. -..
The manager says the actress is not con-
sidered seriously sick, and hopes she will be
able to complete the balance Of her engage
ment.
Cincinnati, O., March 2s.-Actor James
X. Hackett. who was stricken with nervous
collapse here Tuesday night, is still con-
fined to his room.
After consultation the physicians de-
cided that Mr.. Hackett should retire from
the stage for month or more.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
Governor Charles Fl. DIETRICH and
J. Fl. Millard Get Long
Contested Seats.
BOTH MEN ARE BANKERS.
Thompson Withdraws First and
Rosewater Follows-Success-
full Candidates Much
Surprised.

Lincoln. Neh.. March 8.-Governor Die
trich and ]. H Millard of Omaha were
elected this morning for the short and long
term senatorship respectively.
D. E. Thompson Rosewater and all other
candidates withdrew.
On assembling this morning it became
noised about that Thompson had decided to
withdraw, and this was soon confirmed by
the announcement direct from Thompson
himself. He suggested Governor Dietrich as
the nominee for the short term.
The action of Thompson was followed i'm
rediately by Mr.. Rosewater. who suggested
either George W. Lininger or j. II. MIL
lard. both of Omaha. as the most available
men for the long term senatorship. Meikle-
john and Currie immedia tely afterwards an
nounced their withdrawal.
The caucus took up with the suggestions
of the two candidates. and 1t was the wsrk
of only few minutes to nominate Dietrich
for the short term as successor to Senator
Harvard
Each Secured Twenty Votes.
When the joint session of the two houses
convened there remained nothing to do but
confirm these nominations. which was done
on the first ballot. which resulted as fol-
Millard. TO-
Dietrich, 20.
Allen, IS.
D. E. Thompson. 81
Hitchcock. s.
Berge. 2.
Just before the calling Of the roll on
United States Senator. communication
was read from D. Z. Thompson. extending
his hearty thanks to those Republican
members who had SO heartily supported him
and announcing his withdrawal as candi-
date This announcement was received with
a wild cheer from the Republicans.
to-, l11 frNya n
NJ. Hitchcock and w. V. Allen. indorsins
the election of Senators by direct vote Of the
people.
who tho Selections Are.
Joseph H. Millard and Charles H. Die
trich are both bankers. and neither has
been prominent In politics until within the
last half year.
Joseph H. Millard was born in Hamilton,
Canada, in 1856. and came to Nebraska ut
the age of 20, since which time he has
been a resident OF Omaha. He was the
founder Of the Omaha National Bank. Of
which institution he Is still the president.
He has never held an office Of any Kind
before, and says he has not been inside
the State Capitol for twelve years.
Charles H. Dietrich is Governor of the
State of Nebraska and president OF the
German National Bank of Hastings. He
was born at Aurora, ILL.,. in 1853. and came
to this State in 1887
Governor Dietrich's election to the United
States Senate will raise Lieutenant Gov
ernor Savage to the office Of Governor.
uIETRICH LIVED AT ST. JOSEPH.
st. Joseph, NO.. March 2S.-Charies II.
Dietrich, the Hastings Neb., banker who
has been chosen United States Senator.
started to earn livelihood in this city
twenty years ago, failed. BECAME discour-
aged and ran away. His father was a
shoemaker here and wanted the son to learn
the trade. He tried 1t. but soon deserted.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
ON A CHARGE OF RIOT.
Alleged Members of Mob Have
Warrants Against Them.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Galeaburg, ILL.,. March 2s.-The result Of
an attempt Wednesday night by mob to
lynch Ed Jackson. the negro accused of
the murder Of Charles D. Rowe, is that
warrants are out for the ringleaders on a
charge of riot. A e Dross was arrested
Thursday After the mob had learned that
the negro had been taken from the jail they
dispersed. While the rioters were in front
OF the jafl several officers, with the pris-
oner made their escape by a back window.
jackson was taken to Peoria. where he was
lodged in Jail.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
airy of the United States Treasury and

tary of the United States Treasury and
accepted.
Mr.. Parker is rich man. The work
insmen. school teachers and children
who have given nobly out Of their little
means are standing rebuke to George
". Parker. who has stood aloof while
st. Louis was strainng it's energies
week upon week to raise sum equal
to the requirements of the gigantic task
undertaken In behalf of the Louisiana
Purchase States.
And this man is before the people as
a candidate for the Worlds Fair May
orally. a knocker to reap the Worlds
Fair honorS-it is impossible.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

to visit the ship. His Majesty came on
hoard. clothed in gold and purple, and dec
GRATED with Jewels He presented a comic
opera aspect, followed by his Ministers and
score of relatives in motley court array
Commissioner Taft explained to his Ma
jesty that there was io disposition on the
part of the members of the commission to
interfere with the administration of the
Sultans affairs or the habits customs and
religion of the people.
The Sultan then thanked Commissioner
Taft and spoke proudly of the cable and
other improvements introduced by the
Americans
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
FATHER SADLY AFFLICTED.
Parent Pleads for Boy Who Is Sent
to Prison.

Kansas City, Mo-. March &.-william
Deardruff. aged 20 years. pleaded guilty to-
day to stealing $3.100 worth Of diamonds Of
his employers, Edwards G. Sloane, whole
sale jewelers. and was sentenced to two
years in the Penitentiary.
Deardruffs father. with tears streaming
down his face. pleaded for his son. The
elder Deardruff is a Kansas City, Kas.. jew
eler. and the boy had borne a good repu-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
VISITS SULTAN OF sULU.
Judge Taft Has Pleasant Chat
With His Majesty.

Jolo. Island of Sulu, March 27.-The COM
mission was heartily received here. the
headquarters OF the Sultan and the resi-
dences of many of the people being dec
Grated with the flags. the Stars and Stripes
floating throughout the town.
A cutter was sent to invite the Sultan
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Mr.. Meriwether, who was chief bell
wether of the boilers in 1897, will have
4 hard time explaining his party regu-
larity when he is running on per-
sonal ticket In 1901.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
OLDEST MAN IN ILLINOIS.
Uncle Billie Greer Is Nearly 106
Years of Age.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
the family records to-day friend Of "Uncle
Billie Greer, who lives near Woodiawn.
this county. discovered the fact that the old
gentleman had made a mistake of ten years
In his age. and. instead of being but IS
years old, ne will be los next September.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Il am Democrat" says Rolla Wells.
Can Meriwether-Ball-Al combina-
tions claim US much in view of the fight
they are making for Republican sue
cess this spring?
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Mr.. Parker has "signed an obligation"
to get others to subscribe to the Worlds
Fair. But he wouldn't subscribe cent
himself. ..-s-- -
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

A $1,oO0,Oo0 Public Library system at
no additional cost to st. Louis tax
payers will be gained by the passage
of the library maintenance proposition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Democratic Mayor Harrison Of Chi
cago points out that Altgeld's brand of
Democracy is only disappointed and
spiteful Altgeldism.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Governor Dockery, Lieutenant Gov
ernor Lee and Secretary of State Cook
indorsc the local Democratic ticket. It's
only soreheads who don't.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Mr.. Bryan's willingness to sacrifice
st. Louis for his personal benefit makes
him very unsafe counselor In St.
Louis matters.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

New York, March 2s-George w. Lederer,
the yell-known manager Of musical come
dies, has spread CONSERVATION in the army
of stage-door Johnnies in this city. Lederer
has posted notice that all chorus girls in
the "Casino Girl company shall be chap
eroned to and from the theater by some
adult male relative or other feminine
proper companion"
The order also demands that while. the
company is on the road each chorus girl
shall report before and after performances
TO woman appointed for that purpose.
Disobedience of the order will be attended
by dismissal.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Even according to the Globe-Demo-
crat, the st. Louis election law is op-
Grating to insure fair and honest cleo
ton next Tuesday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Railroad President Parker discrimi-
mated against St. Louis in favor of Chi
cago. That's the sort of st. Louisan
Mr.. Parker is.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

That same Democratic-Independe
vote which brought victory to the local
Democracy in November, 1000, will
bring Democratic victory in April, 1901.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Rich Mr.. Parker's poor-mouth plea of
poverty has no parallel save in the kin
dred utterances of Dickens's Shiny and
tumble" Uriah Heep.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Dave Balls campaign service in be-
half Of Ziegenheinism will never be re-
garded by Missourians as Democratic
service.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

St. Louisans will not elect to the
Worlds Fair Mayoralty man who re-
fused to contribute cent to the
Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Meriwether's increasing value to Zie-
genheinism is being plainly indicated
by the Globe-Democrat's increasing
..iolly" of Meriwether.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

John Peter Altgeld, outlawed by Chi
cago Democrats, will find st. Louis un-
pleasantly awake to the taint on his
Democracy, -
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

Candidate Parker, grown rich in st.
Louis, pleads poverty in order to avoid
contributing to great st. Louis enter
prise.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29

And said W. B. Carr further says that
The number Of copies returned or reported
unGold during the month Of February was
wB CARR.
oWern % ard subscribed before me this
DtA day OF February. 1901.
Netkry Public. City Of st Louis. No. NY
ose0 axpdrSo April g. 1N.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
Alice Nielsen Finds an English
Mana a&er.

REPUBLlC SpEClAL-
New York, March 2s.-A London dispatch
says that the rivalry of London managers
for American operas is noticeable. Since the
New York Casino interests were transferred
to the New Apollo Theater. George Mus
grave, the millionaire proprietor Of the
Shaftesbury. where the first American sue
cess was made. has been determined to best
his rival.
Musgrave has imported the Alice Nielsen
company. paying every expense. II it
makes a hit it can run for years.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. March pa meeting for the
organization Of an association whose men,
bers are to consist only of managers and
agents of the theatrical profession was
held Wednesday afternoon in the assembly
rooms of the Metropolitan Opera House.
Discussion .esulted in the selection of
three committees. one on organization.
which included Frank Murry. George
Kingsburg, Frank Martineau. William Hull.
Alfred F. Aarons and Meyer Livingston;
another on rules and regulations consisting
of William T. Keough. John G. Measle.
Jules Murry. Simon Nahn and W. NJ. Will
kinson and a press committee.
For several years past. many efforts have
been made to bring about the formation of
an organization similar to this. but ow-
ing to a lack Of concerted action, all pre-
vious efforts have fallen through.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
FEBRUARY CIRCULATION.

". B. Carr. Rusiness Manager OF The st
Louis Republic being duly sworn. SAYS thae
the actual number OF full and cHrirtete
eopies OF the daily and Sunday RerHohc
prtnted during the month OF February iaM.
ill :n regular editions was as per schennie
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-03-29
OLIVER THORNTON KILLED.
Guilty Persons Cut Telephone
Wires to Help Their Escape.

San Angelo. Tex, March 2s.-Oliver Thorn
ton was killed in the Malloy Cattle Conn
pans county, a be
wires to facilitate their escape.