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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-16

Since that time The committee have not
been able to agree upon a date. Yesterday
morning Robert NJ. Yost, secretary OF the
missouri Commission to the Pan-American
Exposition. received the following telegram
from Chairman Jackson:
The st. Louis Exposition Committee OF
Will arrive In st. Louis Thursday morning.
the Committee on Ceremonies OF the
worlds Fair will meet tomorrow morning hl:
at 1l:3O o'clock. TO make arrangements for
the entertainment of the visitors.
NEGROES OF THE NATION
PLAN 4 FAIR EXHIBIT.
Representative negroes of st. Louis and
other large cities OF the United States met
hibits at Worlds Fair headquarters yes
terday afternoon and presented their plans
for a negro exhibit at the Worlds Far. II
Huttig of the State and Territorial Ex-
hibits Committee issued an invitation to the
negroes OF the country to meet his commit.
Afro-Americans could do in the way OF an
exhibit. The meeting yesterday was in re-
Some ten plans for or an, an exhibit were laid
before the committee by the negroes pres,
ent. These differed in detail. but all agreed
s hat sn n ns0s tt be sls ss fem start to
thing in the building should be the product duo
played: showing the advancement OF the
race since the emancipation.
The speeches made in presenting the
plans were clear and to the point In sey-
ings and details for the exhibit accom-
panied the schemes suggested. The mem
bers of the committee were favorably I'm,
pressed with the plans presented and VII!
meet within the next few days to nnaliy
pass upon the negro exhibit.
Among the speakers were j. Milton Iur-
ner. Walter NJ. Farmer, George B. vashon
and ]. L. Cohron of St. Louis, Hall g.
Parker Of Chicago. Nelson Crews of Kan
sas City, Doctor Oscar ]. w. Scott Of Kan
sas City, Doctor H. Il. Parks OF New YORK.
]. L. Cohron represented 100000 negro
Baptists throughout the country and Doctor
Regrets were received from r Thomas For
tune. editorial writer OF the New York
Sun. Booker T. Washington of North Caro-
mathics at Howard University. District of
Columbia
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HAS STOLEN HORSES
FOR Thirty YEARS.
Jake Bowling Confesses to Theft Of
Thousands of Animals-NO
Equal in His Line.
REFrRLIc SPECIAL.

REFUBLIc SPECIAL
Chicago. ILL.,, Oct. 15.-"Jake" Bowling,
one of the most notorious horse thieves in
the country, was turned over to the Wis
consin authorities to-day. Bowling was ar
restsd several days ago while trying TO sell
a pair of valuable horses.
In barn on Albany avenue detectives
found fifty-seven sets of harness and ten
blooded horses. These. 1t is said, were all
stolen by Bowling. After being locked up
and closely questioned for days. Bowling
Informed the police of the whereabouts of
fifty-three stolen horses. all Of which were
recovered and returned to their rishtful
owners.
Although more than 80 years of age,
Dowling looks scarcely 80. He has refined
appearance and is apparently well edu-
Gated. Since he was 10 years old, according
to his own confession. he has been horse
thief and during that time has stolen thou
sands OF horses has been arrested many
times and has three times faced lynchers.
Dowling frequently went far as Mime
sofa to steal a fine private carriage team.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-16
E'DAvID HARUM" ATTRACTS
AN APPREcIATIVE AUDIENCE.

Not a vacant seat in the Olympic The
ater last night testified to the widespread
interest in David Harum's wit. The great
audience laughed and applauded. waxing
noisily enthusiastic at the thunderstorm
tableau.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Blossom came
with Mr.. Blossoms parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. d. Blossom, who are ardent admirers of
the story. Mrs. Howard Blossom wore jet
ted lace and blue satin, with gray ostrich
boa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Halstead Burnet were in
the rear circle with a guest.
Mrs. George S. Beers chaperoned two
pretty girls in a stage box.
Mrs. James Hopkins brought her daugh-
ter. Miss Lucille Hopkins, who wore pale
bisque crepe
Miss Mildred Bell came with her father,
James ". Bell.
Miss Barbara Blackman and her escort
were in front circle seats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amedee Cole were in the
parquet.
Harry Sprague escorted his mother, Mrs.
Sprague.
Doctor and Mrs Sherck were in front par
quet seats.
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Lambert chaperoned
Miss Elsie Ford, who wore black with
Arabian lace.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry F. Vogel came with
friends.
Benjamin OFallon and James O'Fallon
were in the front row.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Garrison had a
guest with them in the right parquet. Mrs.
Garrison wore pale gray.
Miss Marie Seaman came with George
Doan, wearing long black taffeta coat,
with pale blue coque feather boa
Miss Virginia Cabanne and her escort,
Miss Clemence Samish and Arthur Lieber,
Mrs. w. D. Cave and her mother, Mrs.
Weeks: iIr. and Mrs. Monroe Horton were
IN the circle.
Robert McLaran chatted with the Bar
rets and other friends on the aisle between
acts.
Pierre Chouteau came in before the Sec
ond act and sat in the rear.
Others in the lower house were Miss Ruth
Spencer. George Roberts. Mr.. and Mrs. F.
c. Lake. Mr.. aid Mrs. John c. Carr.
George Marqua, John II. Lutz, Prenatt
Green and Miss Green. Charles Hunt, Mr..
md Mrs. E. E. jackson.
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MISSOURI SUPREME COURT.
Several Cases From st. Louis Are
Acted Upon.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. NO.. Oct. 15.-The follow
ing proceedings were had in Division / OF
the Supreme Court to-day:
Rice VS.. St. Louis ct al; from st. Louis City:
submitted briefs.
Sidel W. cornwe!I; argued and submitted by Il.
L. McLaran for plaintiff and II. A. Lcevy for
defendant.
ST. LOUIS VS.. Abein: continued to April term
The attorneys. Messrs. Schnurmacher and f. e.
kehr. were present, but on account of the abb
sence of Judge Valiant from the bench and the
fact that Judge Marshall had been of counsel for
the city. the case was continued, that 1t might
be argued in the presence of Judge Valiant.
The case Of Heman vs.. Schultz, also from st.
Louis. was argued by Hickman P. Rodgers for
the plaintiff. and submitted briefs by de-
In Division No. the following proceedings
On motion of Attorney General Crow. Mr.. Vim
sonhaler OF Maryvlle and c. E. Denham OF
Kansas City were enrolled.
Berthold va. Holiday L. & NJ. Co.; motion to
transfer to st. Louis Court of Appeals and sug-
application OF Joseph Roberts for writ OF
habeas corpus. which was filed few days ago
denied ~
Kansas City scarritt; motion to strike out
parts of respondents brief denied.
reply briefs granted
State ex rel. Owens We. Frazer: argued and
respondent
State National Bank Va Landis dismissed for
Lnville Vs. Greer: argued and submitted by
respondents.
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DUKE OF ALBA DEAD.
Guest of Sir Thomas Upton Sue
cumbs to Pneumonia.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

New York, Oct 1.-THE Duke OF Alba, q
descendant Of the Stuarts and holder Of one
of the Oldest of Spanish titles. died this
evening at O'Clock at the Holland House
of acute pneumonia. He had been guest
of Sir Thomas Upton on the Erin and had
taken a severe cold during the yacht races.
It settled upon his lungs and developed into
pr eumonia.
Doctor Holbrook Curtis was called to at
tend the Duke, but his skill could not comt
bat the rapid inroads Of the disease. and
his Grace sank rapidly after noon to-day.
Doctor Janeway had been summoned be-
fore the end.
The Spanish Legation in Washington was
informed tonight by telegraph Of the death
Of the Duke. and legation representative
will be here tomorrow morning.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-16
ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield, ILL.,, Oct 15-Proceedings were
had in the Supreme Court to-day as follows,
Lang vs. Heyer: motion to dismiss denied.
Mahon Mooney: motion to dismiss denied.
Chicago SASH Door and Blind Company vs..
Haven: leave to le Appellate Court briefs denied.
McChesney vs.. People: motion to strike bill of
exceptions denied. ~
McChesney VS.. Chicago; motion to strike bill of
exceptions denied.
Thompson VS.. Chicago: motion to strike bill of
exceptions denied.
Gage VS.. Chicago 1.-TWO cases.: motion to strike
bill OF exceptions denied.
People ex rel. vs.. Associated Press; motion for
further order OF reference denied and former
People VS.. OBrien: leave to file information
and rule to answer by first day Of Of December
term.
Win6miler vs. Leach: leave to withdraw record
to file in answer to writ Of error.
Kerr VS.. Brawley: motion to strike appellants
briefs from files.
Mayrand vs.. Mayrand: motion to affirm and
for damages.
o'Flaherty VS.. McPherson: motion for leave to
file Appellate Court briefs.
Hayes VS.. Fry: dismissed.
Taken on cali-chicaso anS Eastern Illinois
Railway Company vs.. Mechella; Spring Valley
Coal Company vs Rowatti People VS.. Gordon;
Chicago City Railway vs.. Tuohy: Chicago City
Railway vs. Cooney: City OF Joliet VS.. Alexander:
Fitzsimons Va. Braun and Fitz: Darlington VS..
People: Pierce vs.. Dillingham;: Central Railway
Company VS.. Mcknight: Tryce vs. Dittus: Elgin,
Joliet and Eastern VS.. Hohenshell: Kelley Brew
ing Company VS.. Neubauer Decorating Company:
Brownell Improvement Company VS.. Critchneld:
King vs.. People.
Court adjourned to q. m. tomorrow.
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BLACKHEADS
AND PIMPLES.
Speedily, Positively Cured by wood-
bury's system.

One of the most common and anuoying
affections is face covered with Matches.
pimples and blackheads. They result from
both local and Internal causes. and the
treatment 10 De successful must be exactly
treatment OF eruptive skin diseases Is a very
Important branch of the work of the John
Five thoroughly experienced phvsicians are
paid high salaries to devote their whole
time to II under the supervision of Derma-
tologist woodbury., whose many years prac-
and facial blemishes is well known.
Consultation. in person or by letter. costs
owe it to their friends. as wen as them
selves. to investigate the means by which
they can be speedily. thoroughly and per-
manently cured
Book and full information free to all who
ask for it.. Address John H Woodbury. d.
l., Mermod-Jaccard building. st. Louis. Chi
cago Office. l63 State street. Call or write.
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DESCRIBES G0EBEL MURDER.
Colonel Jack Chinn Tells the Story
of Assassination.

Georgetown. KY. Oct 15-The trial OF
Caleb Powers. charged with being an &C.
cessory to the murder Of Governor Goebel.
is now under way in earnest According to
the orders Of Judge Cantrill, all persons
were searched for concealed weapons, be-
fore being permitted to enter the COURT
room to-day.
Colonel Jack Chinn. who was with Goebei
when he was shot. was called to the stand.
He gave a dramatic recital of the shooting.
Colonel Chinn stated that he started to
draw his pistol after the second volley Of
shots came, and that Goebel tried to get his
revolver from his pocket as he fell wound
ed to the ground. Ephraim Dillard. who
also accompanied Goebel on the morning Of
the shooting, was next introduced. but his
testimony was much the same as that Of
Colonel Chinn.
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exhibitions. owing to their recent displays
at Chicago and Paris. but that they were
not disinclined to make an exhibit at ST.
Louis. though the Government must be eco
nomical. owing to the heavy expenditures
at Chicago and Paris.
Mr.. Busch expressed the hope that En-
peror William would send some of his art
treasures to ST. Louis, as he had done in
the case of the Paris exhibition.
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APPELLATE COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Mount Vernon. ILL.,. Oct 15.-The following
proceedings were had in the Appellate
Court, Fourth District, to-day:
Whiteside ct al. VS.. Collier ct al; appeal from
Pope: motion by appellees for ten days extension
OF time to file additional abstract and brief Grant
ed motion by appellees to file additional abstract
and brief nunc pro tune denied; said motion be-
ing 1, unnecessary and having been disposed Of by
to reverse pro forInA for failure Of appeliees to
denied
Crane VS.. Blackman; appeal from Saline; mo-
tton by appellant to withdraw record in order To
have ,tlle marks placed thereon granted.
d. w. karraker. assignee Of Lnnell 4 Miller,
partners as Bank Of Golden Us. Lence: motion
nle briefs granted; motion by appellee for leave
to ME @ bnsfs nunc pro tune !oeins unnecessary
tension Of time to nle said briefs) was denied.
Taylor ct al Va Henry Setter. N. W. Weir.
assignee ct al; appealed from s.: Clair; motion
etanter
Fisher and Davis vf. Bertram; appeal from St.
Clair; argued orally BY Chester H. Kern for ap-
pellant and taken under advisement.
Willis Coal and Mining Company vs. Grixzell
ct al: appeal from Perry: argued orally by g.
F. McNulty and taken under advisement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-16
BALLOON TRIP FAILED.
Adverse Weather Prevented Count
de Ia Vauex From Crossing Sea.

Paris. Oct. 15-The attempt Of the Count
de la vauex to cross the Mediterranean. in
a balloon, which left Las SabIettes. near
Toulon Saturday night. has failed.
The Minister of Marine, NJ. De Lanessan,
has received dispatch from Toulon an
nouncing that the cruiser Du Chayla, which
was escorting the balloon, is returning to
port with the balloon and her passengers.
which she picked up ten miles east Of st.
Laurente lighthouse.
The voyage in the air lasted forty-two
hours.
Adverse weather and winds caused the
abandonment Of the trip.
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Berlin. Oct. 15.-The Lokal Anzeiger says
that Adolphus Busch of ST. Louis, in his
interviews with Count Won Posadowsky
Vehner. Secretary Of State for the Interior;
Baron Richthofen, the Secretary for For
eign Affairs. and Herr Moeller. the Minis
ter Of Commerce. regarding the ST. Louis
Exposition met with encouragement.
The Ministers. however pointed out that
the German manufacturers were weary of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-16
Hold q Farmers, Institute.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pilot Grove, No.. Oct. 15-The State
Board Of Agriculture held farmers insti,
tute at this place to-day, which was well
attended. and considerable interest was
manifested.
The corps Of lecturers were: Professor F:
Columbia; subject, Cattle Feeding" C. d:
Lyon OF Higginsport, o.; subjects. ''soil
Fertility and Wheat Culture" Professor
Hoover: subject. Industrial Education"
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ACKNOWLEDGED BY ENGLAND.
New Ameer of Afghanistan Recog-
nized by King Edward.

Simla. Oct. 15-The viceroy. Lord Cur1on
of Kedleston. has telegraphed to Habfb Ul-
lah Khan, the new Ameer Of Afghanistan.
formally acknowledging him as Ameer and
forwarding the condolences and good wishes
of King Edward.
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Ins.res Denoeratie Success.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Paducah. KY, Oct. 15.-The last city reg
istration for the November municipality
and county election closed tonight. The
majority Of 800 registered, the largest ever
secured. This tnsures the election OF the
Democratic nominees in the city. The
county Is Democratic.
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KANSAS CITY. Mo.CThe Boston-Kansas
City Cattle Loan Company. with ofiices at
the local yards. went Into voluntary lqui-
dation Tuesday. No statement Is made.
The nrm loaned money to stockmen direct,
and losses are said to have resulted from
the dry weather last summer
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Marine Intelliee.ce.


New York. Oct. 15-Arrived: Kaiser VII
helm der Crosse. from Bremen
Plymouth. Oct. 15.-Arrived: G-aiserfn Ma
ria Teresia. from New York, for cherbourx
and Bremen.
Glasgow. Oct. 15.-Arrived: Sardinian, from
New York.
New York. Oct. 15.-Sailed. Columbia for
Hamburg; Bowie for Liverpool
Plymouth. Oct. 15.-Sailed: Pennsylvania
Qrom Hamburg) for New York
Cherbourg. Oct 15-Arrived: Kaiserin
Maria Theresa from New York (via Plyns-
outh) for Bremen.
Moville. Oct. 15.-Arrived: Ethiopia from
New York for Glasgow.
London, Oct. 15.-Arrived: Mesaba from
New York.
Rotterdam. Oct 15.-Arrived: Rotterdam
from New York.
New York. Oct 15.-Arrived: KensinRton
from Antwerp.
Philadelphia. Oct 15-Arrived: ,.BelRen-
land from Liverpool: Siberian from Glas-
cow.
New York. Oct 15-Arrived: Koenisen
1jutse from Bremen.
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OLATHE. KAS.-At Shawnee. Peter Mey-
er was stabbed five times and fatally
wounded. and his son. Peter, received q
years old.
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BONNIE TERRE. MO.-Louis Pouyer. en-
gineer of stationary engine at Vale
mines. was caught in the machinery Of his
engine and was found dead several hours
later.
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TO-DAY'S NEWS m BRIEF.
BI-STNESS.

4 Local discount rates were steady between
and per cent. Domestic exchange was
buoted as follows: New York. 30c discount
bid. 25c discount asked: Chicago. 25c dis
fount bid. 15c discount asked: Cincinnati.
louisville and New Orleans. 10c discount
bid, par asked.
Wheat closed lower at 71a@12c a. Dec.
Csc May. 72isd73Isc No. red. Corn closed
lower at 57asc a. Dec. 5sasc b. May. 5sA@
esisc No. mixed. Oats closed at 3Sssc May
and BIZ I31@4c No Northern.
. The local market for spot cotton was
eteady.
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REPuBIdC SPEc1AIA
seiby. wife OF '.Kid'' Mccoy. the pugilist,
has commenced two actions against him.
one for divorce and the other to recover
mons will be made by publication, a. Nc
Coy Is In England.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD.

CENTRALIA. ILL-Andrew Carnegie
public library from $4,000 to 10000.
NORRIS CITY. ILL-1t has been >discoy-
cred that this city is without a legal char
ter AT meeting Of the City Council last
hisnt his ee, exery member Of that body & rendered
and the question Of a new organization
will be voted upon.
ALTO PASS, I'LL. Cavaness is lying
at the point Of death as the result Of In
turies received while unloading a car Of
logs.
BONNIE TERRE. Mo.-Louis Pouyer. en-
mines. was caught in the machinery Of his
engine and was found dead several hours
later.
TAHLEQUAH. l. THE decomposed
body OF Charles Sunday was found in the
Illinois River. Sunday Is supposed to have
WICHITA, KAs-Mrs. Ada Dalton.
spent yesterday working for the. pardon Of
her son Emmett. now serving life term in
the Kansas Penitentiary. She has secured
the support Of some Of Governor stanley's
warmest friends here.
.PITTSFTELD. ILL-At the special cleo
ton &c All TOT th County Treasurer Of Pike 'h County
Daniel Weeks, the Democrats carried the
county by 1.1o majority.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL-Receiver Barry
Of the defunct Equitable Building and Loan
Association Of this city, which went into
the hands Of a receiver several years ago.
has commenced the distribution Of a divi-
dend amounting to SO, 900. This brings the
total amount distributed to shareholders up
to $4,000.
NASHVILLE. TENN. = The Citizens
closed its DOORS No reason Is assigned for
the suspension. The last statement Of the
bank shows its liabilities to be over $4,000.
SEDAI1IA, Mo.-A little child Of John
Bremef, z farmer, living near Florence.
Aoeeea County. was scalded 10 oeath.
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ALTO PASS. I'LL. Cavaness is lying
at the point Of death as the result Of In
turies received while unloading a car Of
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and works on the Cold.
laxative Bronno-Quinine Tablets cure a cold In
cne day. No Cure. No Pay. Price IS cents.
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WASHINGTON.

Roosevelt's new horses have been named
Admiral General and Judge.
President Roosevelt is devoting the great
er part OF each afternoon to the writing OF
his message to Congress.
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Martial law has been declared at Seville.
Spain. On account OF the riottng resulting
from q general labor strike.
England has oficially accepted Habib u
lah Khan as the new Ameer Of Afghanis-
tan.
It is again reported from Hilversum that
Mr.. Kruger. despite contrary reports. is Sc
riously Ill.
Maude Come has eluded the London po-
lice and has sailed for South Africa.
Japan is reported to be preparing for war
with Russia over the control OF Korea
RAILROADS.

Wu Ting Fang Is the guest Of honor at
the convention Of American general pas
senger and ticket agents.
President J. J. Hill of the Great North
ern is in New York on railroad business
Paducah. KY, capitalists propose to build
Q road between that city and Cairo, Ill.
Raymond Dupuy. general manager Of the
St. Joseph and Grand Island. IL elected to
the Board of Directors.
c. G. Warner, vice president, and Russell
Harding general manager. of the Missouri
Pacific. were elected directors Of the Dem
yer and Rio Grande
The attendance Of George Gould and Rus
FELL Harding at meeting Of ofYicials OF far
Western lines is regarded as significant,
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TAHLEQUAH, I. THE decomposed
body of Charles Sunday was found in the
Illinois River. Sunday is supposed to have
been murdered.
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LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

The thirty-first annual convention OF the
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Is In
session at Concordia Club Hall.
} Worlds Fair Commissioners make an IN
formal inspection of the ground plans and
building designs for Exposition previous to
taking final action.
The crusade against all-night saloon clubs
is inaugurated.
AT The second days session of Eucharistic
Congress papers were read by prominent
churchmen.
SCity Council appropriated $500 for n new
kitchen and laundry building for the Fe-
male Hospital. and transacts other business.
The National Worlds Fair Commission
Virtually decide upon the appointment OF
Mrs James L. Blair and Mrs. Philip n.
Moore TO the Board of Lady Managers.
Speaker Cronin of the House of Delegates
oensures Police Judge Adolph wislizenus.
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CENTRAI1IA, ILL-Andrew Carnegie
has increased his gift to Centraia for a
public library from SIS 900 to $4,000.
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SPORTING.

Bnghtie B.. q z5D-to-1 shot, won the first
rake at the Fair Grounds yesterday. Other
winners were Sister Sarah. Sue johnson.
Harry Duke, Swordsman and Our Lady.
Peter Stirling won the Louisville Prize,
&l00o0. at the Lexington trotting meeting
yesterday.
iThe Tosett Club at Chicago has broken
tie worlds record for bowling.
Whisleey King won the Premier Stake at
Norris Park yesterday. defeating Leonora
L6ring, the favoT1te.
Oscar Gardner loses his fight with Clar-
ence Ritchie at the Olympic Club ring on
asuspicious foul in the third round.
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SEDALIA, Mo.-A little child Of John
loeEAa County. was scalded to death.
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NASHVILLE. TENN. - The Citizens
closed its doors No reason is assigned Tor Tor
the suspension The last statement Of the
bank shows its liabilities to be over $4,000.