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Evening star., 1901-12-18

Convicted Of Larceny From Person.
Charles Aagruder. colored. was convicted
yesterday afternoon In Criminal Court No.
1 under an indictment alleging larceny
from the person.
Evening star., 1901-12-18
Disposed of by VIII.

The will Of Elisa n. Gregory. dated Au-
gust Q. 1881. has been filed In the ONCE OF
Register Dent. Her property is left to her
children. her sister and her granddsugh-
ter in stipulated portions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31

the secret Of success in politics to him. For
several years he had places on the Demo-
credited with having helped the Democ-
racy to one of the most sweeping victories
that party ever enjoyed. Three times he
was elected delegate at large To national
conventions. He was known as Railroad
john in political circles. He had been
elected to the Legislature. which made his
name prominent as a candidate for Gov
ernor in 1850. but he preferred the rule he
had over the Legislature. His ambition was
for his brother. L. c. O'Day His enc
mics objected and forced a fight O'Day
took his entire force of clerks to Spring
Held from st. Louis. transacted all his BUSH
ness there and made Springfield the center
of the political fight He defeated his enc
mics and elected his brother.
Colonel O'Day was married three times.
He was divorced from his first two wives.
His present wife. who was a Miss Sue Bald
win. was his stenosrapher when he married
Sarah Jane Campbell of Milwaukee in 1855
they We're divorced two years later. and by
agreement $4,000 alimony went TO Mrs.
ODay A few years later he married Mrs
Mary val OF Springfield. He was living
time. Two. years ago the second Mrs.
Opay applied for n divorce She secured
S..oUp alimony. While in st. Louis at the
dindeH Hotel in July. 1900. the second Mrs.
o:'Day tried to kill herself firing a bullet
INTO her breast. She did not recover for
weeks.
Mr., O'Day's prefix of "Coloner' was not
ms by right of military achievement lie
Won IL by his commanding presence. the
military spirit which he exerted in his civil
ana poitical fights the title being bestowed
upon MIN as a compliment when elected
CHAIRMAN OF the Democratic State Central
' COMMITTEE IN 1876: His only military ser
Civil War. N''e
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
SAID TO CONTROL
LACLEDE GAS STOCK.
Eastern Syndicate Reported to
Hold Options Secured Through
Broker Campbell.

1t was reported in financial circles yester-
day that the deal for the sale of the I.aclede
Gas Company TO an Eastern syndicate has
been closed. and that Broker James Camp
bell, who is engineering the deal, has no,
only secured options on u controlling inter-
est in the stock, but has made arrange
ments to transfer this stock to the Eastern
purchasers.
MIR. Campbell, when asked about the deal
yesterday, did not deny that the deal had
been closed. When asked for 4 specific state
ment. Mr.. Campbell said:
The stockholders have until August l TO
decide what they will do, and l also have
until that time 10 determine what | shall do.
Until that time has expired l have nothing
definite to say in regard to the DEAL
AT the office of the Iaclede Gas Company
of which Mr.. Campbell is vice president it
was said that the matter is entirely in the
hands of Mr.. Campbell, and that he was
the only one who is authorized to talk about
the deal
A short time ago Mr. Campbell sent out
circular letters to LacleGe Gas Company
stockholders asking for options on their
stock at par, which options We're to be sent
to Mr.. Campbell before August /. AS the
common stock of the company had never
been quoted above So. a majority of the
stockholders readily accepted the PROPOSE
ton and sent in their options.
When the deal Is completed 1t will amount
to q practical consolidation Of the Imperial
Electric Light. Heat and Power Company
and the Laclede Gas Company, and it is sad
all tie lighting and power companies Of the
city'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
AMENDMENTS BILL
GOES TO THE MAYOR.
Measure Is Signed in Both Houses
Council Will Hold Special
Sessions.

The bill proposing five amendments to the
City Charter was signed yesterday by Presi-
dent Hornsby Of the City Council and
Speaker Cronin of the House of Delegates.
The Council concurred in all the minor
amendments made by the House.
The bill will be transmitted to Mayor
Wells this morning for his signature. AS
the Mayor has been an ardent advocate of
Charter amendments. constantly urging the
necessity for such notifications as would
promote the interests of the New ST. Louis
he Is expected to sign the bill Immediately
1t passed both branches Of the Municipal
Assembly by unanimous VOTE receiving the
sancuon OF Democratic Republican and
Public Ownership members.
The City Council ae reed yesterday to fol-
low the suggestions of Mayor Wells and
PRESIDENT Hornsby by holding special meet
lngs in order to transmit all urgent meas
ures to the House of Delegates The Council
will meet at 8 o'clock this afternoon. Mr..
Sheehan introduced q new garbage reduc-
u0n contract bill yesterday, and this bill
VIII be referred to the Committee on San
itary Affairs this afternoon
The smoke abatement bill. already passed
by the CITY Council, was referred to the
Committee on Sanitary Affairs of the House
YESTERDAY. BY holding one special meeting
the House can facilitate legislation con-
corning the smoke nuisance. Public hear
inss were conducted by the Council com
mittee. and the common impression is that
there Is no reason for Chairman Burke to
defer reporting the bill favorably later than
Friday.
The City Council adopted the reports of
the Committee on Railroads and filed the
Mullannhy street switch bill and the hill
to authorize the st. Louis Transfer Railway
Company to construct switch tracks along
the wharf between Carroll ard Convent
streets.
Chairman Boyce OF the Committee on
Railroads reported favorably the bill to reg
ulate the speed of automobiles and other
motor carriages. The bill lies over two
meetings. The Council concurred in the
resolutions approving the reports of the
judicial commissions for the opening of
Michigan and Gimblin avenues
Mr.. karbe introduced in the House IL hill
10 appropriate 81, 123 Is for damages incurred
i'm the opening of keokuk street between
Marine and Grand avenues. The House eA-
tended coincidence to former Delegate Schu-
macher. whose mother died last week
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
RAILROAD FARE IS REDUCED.
Interstate Merchants Arrange for
the Fall Meetings.

The Interstate Merchants Association has
succeeded in securing a one and one-nfth
fare for the round trip rate to the fan
meetings of the association from points
south of the Ohio River. for the first time In
three seasons. and a large attendance from
that territory Is expected as soon as the
weather moderates. The rates were made
by the Iron Mountain Route. which decided
to protect the interests of St. Louis, re-
CARELESS OF the action Of the Southern Pas
senger Association. and yesterday H. c.
Townsend. general passenger agent OF that
line, notified Secretary c. A. Singer that his
line would give the one and one-ffth fare
Tor the round trip from Matches, Miss.
Memphis. Tenn. Columbus KY, and Cairo,
Ill. under the association ARRANGEMENTS
giving long dates. This will enable the In
terstate Merchants Association to bring
members from all points in the South to
st. Louis to attend the fall meetings.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Is alxf
looking out for the interests Of St. LON.
merchants. and has granted q rate OF
fare plus e from all points in Colofa64N
from now until September L, with the nnaN
return limit extended until October u.
Rates have also been granted by the
Central Passenger Association for an adj
ditionai meeting Of the Interstate Mer-
chants. Association. to be held September
3. 10. u and u. For this meeting q one and
one-third fare for the round trip will Apply
from all points in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31

SAYS KIDNAPERS
were AFTER Him,
Young Man Appealed to the Police
for Protection Until
Train Time.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Butte. Mont, July aO-Either a young
man who gave his name as Edward Dun
ming has n wonderful ina gination or a bold
attempt to kidnap a grown man in broad
daylight was made here.
Cunning dashed into the Police Station
shortly before dark and asked for protec-
ton. The story he told to the police was
weird.
II had been to the County Jail to see a
friend, he said, land ON leaving was ac-
costed by three strange men. We want
you. they said, and closed about me. They
acted as though they were armed and was
afraid to resist.
Just then fourth man on a hack drove
up, and was hustled toward it. l struggled
and began to call for help. but they held
me last. AS they were about to lift me
bodily into the hack I made one more
desperate break and succeeded in wrigglmg
out Of their grasp. Still yelling for help, /
ran. They started after me, but l was
going too fast. and after a block they gave
up the chase and, entering the hack drove
rapidly away
Dunning was given seat at the Police
Station until a train left for the South. He
was escorted to the depot by a detective
and a\patrolrrian He says the only reason
for the alleged attempted KIDNAPPING was
that he had remained at work in a mine at
Telluride, Colo. after a strike order had
been issued.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
BOYS death WAS
CAUSED BY lOCKJAW,
Robert Schneider Stepped on a
Rusty Nail-Four Days Later
He Died in Agony.

Robert. the 13-year-old son of Joseph and
Mary Schneider of No. 1914 Salisbury street,
died of lockjaw at noon yesterday. He had
been i'll only four days.
Three weeks ago, while playing with a
number of companions in the cellar of a
house at Eleventh and Salisbury streets,
Robert stepped on a nail which protruded
from a plank on the floor. The rusty iron
penetrated his foot to the depth Of an inch.
Under treatment the swelling soon subsid-
ed. and the boys family thought little more
Of the matter. The wound had been cauter-
led and within week healed over. Except
for some complaints about headache the
boy seemed as well as ever.
Friday Of last week he was taken i'll
again and sank rapidly despite the efforts
OF physicians. Within twenty-four hours
lockjaw had developed. After lingering I'M
til noon yesterday he died.
The funeral will take place Thursday
morning from Holy Name Catholic Church.
Father Schrade will conduct the services
The burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
NEWS FROM EAST SIDE CITIES
MRS. ECKEL AGAIN
SEEKS A DIVORCE,
Three Times Separated From Her
Husband and Thrice Re-
married to Him.

Mrs. Benecia Eckel yesterday, through
Attorney Martin d. Baker entered suit in
the East st. Louis City Court for divorce
from Doctor Joseph +. Eckel of New York
City. This is the fourth time she has ap-
piled for divorce. Three times n divorce
decree has been entered in her favor, but
each time a reconciliation has been eff
fected and remarrlage has been the re-
suit.
Mrs. Eckel Is much older than her hus-
band. She was the widow of former Mayor
John Wfnton of East st. Louis when she
first met Doctor Eckel. who was then
studying under an East ST. Louis physician
Ihey were divorced and remarked three
times. The last time they were married
was on January 4. 1895. They lived to-
gether until January 10 of the same year,
when. she alleges. he deserted her
Mrs. Eckel brought suit for divorce about
year ago, but because she was a nm,-
resident of Illinois the suit was thrown
out of court. She is now staying with rela-
tlyes in Centralia. III. She has a. son, Paul
Winton, who lives in st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
BALLOT BOXES TO Be
OPENED AUGUST 5.
Election Commissioners Make Or.
der in Obedience to Circuit
Courts Order.

The Board of Election Commissioners. at
a special meeting yesterday morning, de-
cided to open the ballot boxes on August s
and begin the count to obtain evidence for
the observation-disclosures election contest case
Judge Wood offered resolution for com
pliance with the order from the Circuit
Court. The resolution was adopted unani-
mously.
Secretary kunz was instructed to notify
the confession and contestee. as well as the
attorneys for the principals. The boxes will
be opened at 10 o'clock a. m. on August S
by Mr.. kunz. in the presence of the board,
and recot'd will be made Of the votes cast
for each OF the two candidates In all
probability the results will be shown by
precincts. this evidence to be submitted to
the Circuit Court.
1t Is understood that the board will pro-
ceed according to law. being guided also
by the Interpretation contained in the re-
cent opinion Of the Missouri Supreme Court.
The opinion OF some members of the board,
and OF many lawyers. is that the board
cannot furnish Identification of each ballot
as attested evidence. Judge Wood says this
question 10 open to discussion.
Judges and clerks who OBLIGATED in the
April ana November elections and owners
ana lessees Of buildings used as polling
places. received their pay yesterday. The
corridor outside the office was crowded all
day. About $4,000 was paid out
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
Alton Notes and PERSONALS.

The, funeral of Michael Carroll of Alton VIII
take place this morning from SIS. Peter and
Paul's Cathedral.
Carl Buck and Preston Atkinson. both Of Al
ton. arrived home yesterday morning ir1m
Clarksville Mo. The two men made the trip In
skif. consuming six days.
SIS: Peter and Pauls branch OF the Western
Catholic Union. at Alton. has elected Patrick
McGuire and William Sweeney delegates to
the annual State Convention. which will be held
at Rock Island in October
The funeral of John V. Roe. who died on
Sunday in st. Louis. will take place at Alton
this morning: The services will be under the
auspices of fiasa Lodge. No. q. OF Ancient Free
and Accepted Masons. assisted by Erwin Lodge
OF Alton and Franklin Lodge OF Upper Alton.
Prairie Union Grange Of Jersey County will
hold Its annual picnic at Bells Grove August
%. \ special music programme will be given In
connection with the picnic by the Fosterburg
Cornet Band
The Alton Naval Militia has been unable 10
secure another date for their annual encamp-
ment. which conflicts with the Alton Jubilee
week; Adjutant General Reece gave the company
permission to exchange dates with the Quincy
division. bur on yesterday that was found to be
Impossible. The Alton division Will leave Alton
Tor chicago On the evening OF August l6 for Il
tsnIday's cruise ON the yacht Dor. iea Lake
Michigan
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
COL. JOHN O'DAY PASSES
AWAY AT BALTIMORE. MD.
Death Removes One of Missouri's
Foremost Citizens-He Was
Prominent i'm Politics and
Railroad Circles.

A special dispatch to The Republic from
Baltimore, Md. says that the body of Colo
mel Holm o'Day, the well-known Missourian
who died Monday night at Baltimore, Nd,
has been shipped TO st. Louis. from which
place it probably will be taken to Spring.
field. No. for burial
Colonel O'Day died at the Johns Hopkins
Hospital. where he had been since July IL
under treatment by specialists. His son,
john O'Day. Jr. who had been notified of
his fathers critical condition by telegraph,
reached Baltimore in time to be at his IA
Tiers side when he died. The departed
FOR ST. Louis last night, taking his fathers
body with him.
Colonel John O'Day was one of the best
known Missourians, and his reputation was
national. Being a dramatic figure he WAS
never lost to the public. He was an ag-
gresslve lawyer and political fighter and was
once recognized as power in the railroad
schemes of Southern Missouri His wealth
is estimated in millions. Always master of
his business and political interests, he was
successful politician. having carried Greene
County. Missouri. for the Democracy in the
last campaign. lie also figured in two d.
vorce suits which ended disastrously for
him.
He was born in Limerick. Ireland, fifty
nine years ago. His parents were poor.
They moved to America when he was an in
fant and lived in New York until their son
was u years old, when they moved to Jul
neau. Wis. About this time his father died.
The boy, ambitious and wide-awake. worked
on farm and supported his mother Dur
Ing his spare time he studied law In 1862
he was graduated from law school in Al
bany. n. Y. having made his way through
on his savings a farm hand. In 1865 he
went to Springfield. Mo-, poor young man.
But he had the will and the energy. and he
made acquaintance rapidly. He was bright
and strong. and in short time had made
a favorable impression. Judge James Baker
was one of the foremost jurists OF the State.
ODay made friend of him. This friend
ship led him into prominence as railroad
maG-in fact. later he became known as the
Railroad King of Missouri
He was made attorney for the roads which
are now the Missouri Pacific and the St
Louis and San Francisco railroads. Judge
he selected O'Day for the position because
of his ability.
O'Day was shrewd. and 1t was not long
before he supplanted his old friend as the
head of the railroads. He was popular with
every railroad employe from the heads of
divisions down tc the section hands, ana
they would do anything for him. However.
he always, had to be on the lookout AID
to hold his position, After years of this
warfare came his retirement in 1889 His
friends were loyal and the fight was re-
newed. But the Colonel was beaten. Later
Sprinsfied and Bagnell. but the plans failed
in their incipiency.
In 1874 Colonel O'Day became interested in
politics. and for many years. it is said. he
over the Missouri Legislature like a master.
Phelps and Carroll owe their introduction to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
Sale OF Delmar Avenue Property
Other Transactions.

William Young of No 1907 Delmar boule-
ward. President of the Young Carriage Com
pany, yesterday sold to that concern the
property at No. 1876 Delmar. Immediately
west of Taylor avenue, now occupied nv the
Young mandatory. The price paid was
N1,0O1.
The property fronts SO feet on Delmar
boulevard on the south side of the street
between Taylor sand Walton avenues The
mandatory was built years ago. and the
tract has increased immensely in value The
lot sold Is in city block No. 1885,
John S. Blake & Bro. yesterday sold the
property at No. LII Pine street. lot 25xl09
feet, improved with an od-fashioned three
and one-half story building in front and
two-story building in the rear. to Emma
/. Sawyer on behalf Of w. H Beardsley
for $1,000. The price paid was 500 per foot
just so per foot more than property on the
opposite side of the street brought three
weeks ago. The tract sold yesterday lies
about LIS feet west or Twelfth street and
Its disposal is an indication of the revival
in Pine street values and the demand for
desirable sites along that thoroughfare
John S. Blake & Bro. also reported YES
terday the sale of Nos. 42S2 and 1874 West
Belle to Philip H. Hale for $l 900 on behalf
OF George II. Belfry. The annual rental of
the hats amounts to 81 $50 per annum, and
the purchase was made az an investment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
HELD MONEY or THE
WRONG JOHN SMITH.
Trouble That Resulted From 4
Foreman's Distaste for Polish
Names.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Cleveland o.. July 30-Justice Morrow has
finally untangled the web of law with which
John Stenipkowsk Smith got tangled up.
and he has drawn the pay which was gar
nisheed by the wife of John Sosinski Smith,
1t all acme about through the fact that
neither mans name is John Smith, though
both are called John Smith, and as such
are on the pay rolls Of the Lake Shore Rail-
road. Gang foremen on the Lake Shore
have trouble with those names which begin
with an IS and continue mostly with
ms KS KS KS Ps and an ms To ,Ss diminish
of clubbing the foreign laborer with the
first English cognomen that occurs to them
and SO entering him on the pay roll.
Some time ago Pole applied for work
to the foreman in charge of l.. s. g. NJ.
S. gravel pit gang that operated far out on
the West Side.
Whats yer name?" demanded the FORE
man. tiercely.
John Stempkowski."
"Oh!" calculated the foreman. ''Yez
after botherin' me brains wild such
mouthful Yees are now John Smith. ac-
cordin' to the laws Of this glorious coun-
try, an such ye shall be on the payroll"
liar experience when he applied for work
in the l.. s. q NJ. s. shops down town. He
was also rechristened John Smith.
A few days ago Julia SoSnSki, his wife.
brought suit before Justice Morrow which
resulted in the garnisheee of his pay. When
the papers were served on the Lake Shore
paymaster he stopped the pay OF the first
.JohnSmith who appeared on the books.
This happened to be John Stempkouski
Smith. John SosinsM Smith drew his money
in peace.
John Stempkowski Smith. much distressed
at the stopping of his pay by the majesty
of. the law, came before Justice Morrow
with an Interpreter TO state his case
He promptly established the fact that pun
ishment had reached the wrong man. His
wife was in the old country. he said. and
couldn't possibly file suit against him. He
didn't owe Mrs. Sosinski Smith anything.
Justice Morrow expressed his sympathy.
but explained that the law must take its
course. Clearly the garnishee had been APP
piled on the wrong man, but he could do
nothing. II he released 1t there would re-
main no chance Of getting at the right
John Smith.
Its one Of the misfortunes of having a
namesake," said the Justice.
But now the laws delays have ended and
John Stempkowski Smith has his money.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
CHARLES JACKO IS DEAD.
Weil-known st. Clair County Sooth-
Nayer PAaaea AwaY

charles JACKIE. rs years old. negro, who
was educated in French. Spanish. German
flush City, South of East st. Louis. where
ne mas made his home for many years He
vas vas, the soothsayer of the inhabitants of
d musn CITY. the majority of whom are ne
eroes, and his fame was known to many of
inc East St. Louis and Brooklyn negroes
:. Almost thirty-fve years ago. Jacko. then
IN MS prime. rescued a white woman from
ueath beneath the hoofs of a runaway
morse. His act was not forgotten by the
woman, who was an employee on a farm
near Cahokia. She learned to love him and
they We're married. OF late years, both
nave been incapacitated for work by rea-.
son OF their age and have been living off
me bounty of the citizens through Henry
CentervIlle Station
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-31
BAYERN VEREIN ANNIVERSARY.
German Kirmess Will Be Given at
Lemp's Park.

The st. Louis Bayern Eerein will ce1e-
brate its anniversary this year with a gen.
uine German kirmess at Lemp's Park
August IL and August IS.
Preparations are now under way to make
the celebration more interesting than ever
Mr.. A. Fueger has charge of the rehearsals
the costuming and placing Of the tableaux,
nearly all of which pertain to the World
Fair Columbia and Bavaria will be repre-
scented in one tableau. and in the closing
scene the march of the nations will close
with due homage paid to the Worlds Fair
goddess.
fortune-teller booth. a creased pole and
other kirmess paraphernaiia will furnish
amusement to the thousands of visitors
who flock to the annual celebration Of the
Bayern Verein-