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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
NEWS FROM EAST SIDE CITIES,
May CONSOLIDATE
WITH EAST ST, LOUIS
Public League of Winstanley Park
Meets to Discuss the New
Proposition.

Members Of Winstanley Park held a
rousing meeting last night in the Town
Hall to take action on the proposed con-
solidation scheme with East st. Louis.
1t is necessary for the citizens of VIM
stanley Park to secure the names of per
cent of the residents to a petition in order
to call an election to bring about the con-
solidation. 1t was unanimously resolved.
however. that the better course would be
to be sure Of a majority Of the residents of
the village and to secure their signatures
before making an application to the court
to call an election.
The villagers Of Winstanley Park are d.
vided on the question of consolidation. The
question was put to a vote several months
ago. but was defeated. The agitators of
the proposed consolidation assert that they
will be prepared this time to carry the
proposition. The annexation of Winstan-
ley Park to East St. Louis has been looked
on with favor by East St; Louisans many
Of the village Il It We're placed, in the
municipality of East st. Louis The trend
Of the city Is toward the village. and 1t is
expected that in a very short time East
st. Louis will include all of that territory
adjoining Centerville Station on the west.
The annexation Of the village would give
1t the benefits Of the East st. Louis fire
and police protection, the school system.
the library and the other benefits enjoyed
by East st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
EBERT GLENN HAD SCARS.
Prisoner Refused to Allow Her
Head to Be Examined.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

-.
Parkersburg. w. Va. July 19-To-day's
testimony in the Ellis Glenn case related
largely to scars, and the defendant persist
amined for scars. Nearly all the State
witnesses testified that Ebert Glenn has a
scar on his head and a had cut In his hand.
Witnesses for the defense claiming 20
have examined her out of the courtroom,
testified that she has no scars on her head
or hand.
Phillip White of Marietta testified that
he had slept often with Ebert Glenn and
that he had bullet wound on one arm,
which Ellis Glenn has not. He was con-
stdered the defense's star witness.
Doctor A. n. Frame testified that he had
examined Ellis Glenn and found no scars on
her head or hands SUCH as had been de-
ecrfbed by the States witnesses.
Doctor W. j. Davidson testified that scars
could be removed. The defendant refused
to allow him to examine her head in he
courtroom.
William Mason Of Marietta. q barber. tes-
titled that he had often cut Ebert Glenn
hair and had once shaved him. On cross
examination he admitted that Glenn mad
no beard, but only fuZz on his face.
Sherman Ponham q witness for the de-
Tense, testified to sleeping with Glenn and
that Ellis is not the same person.
On cross-examination he said he had seen
a scar on Ellis Glenn's head.
Numerous witnesses testified to-day that
they knew Ebert Glenn well. and that they
think Ellis is not the same person, but
that the defendant Is not Ebert Glenn.
Most of them based their opinion on the
fact that Ellis Glenn Is taller than Gilbert
was.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
Serious Problem Confronting Off,
Gals of the Health Department
This Hot Weather.
DEATH IN THE NURSING BOTTLE.
Doctor Nietert Says These Recep-
tacles Should Be Sterilized-
What the Assistant Health
Commissioner Says.

Inc problem OF counteract1ng the sudden
increase IN the mortality of children which
comes with hot weather is one which is
| now interesting the Health Department. In
the tenement-houses these sultry days in
fants die in their mothers arms and young
children suddenly become afflicted with
eruptive diseases. Medical science says that
! much Of this can be avoided II the proper
steps are taken by the authorities.
According to the doctors, death turks in
least suspected places. A Chicago physician.
whose views are Endorsed by doctors at the
st. Louis City Hospital, said: More deaths
among infants result from the nursing bot
tie and rubber nipples than from any other
| cause during the summer The medical
men say that the rubber-tube bottle cannot
be cleansed easily, and, in consequence,
becomes coated with foreign infectious
substance.
The ignorance Of mothers among the
poorer classes Is considered another cause
ior the high mortality rate for infants dur
ing july and August. They do not know
! how to sterilize receptacles for milk or
other food" said Doctor Nietert, Superin-
tendent Of the City Hospital.
In Chicago the Health Department called
Tor seventy-five volunteer physicians to go
among the poor of that city and teach them
some of these needful lessons The same
plan was followed two years ago in the
same city. The volunteers distribute among
these poor pamphlets printed In seven Ian
! guages. which prescribe rules for the care
OF infants. 1t is the object. when possible
to teach mothers by practical lessons in
hygiene.
Charles w. Francis. Assistant Health
Commissioner. said yesterday that much
can be ACCOMPLISHED along the lines adopted
IN Chicago. But almost the whole thing
| lies" he said. ''in the quality of the milk
/ More deaths among children. rich and poor.
are duet to bad milk than to anything else
Know of. There is much adulteratfon and
much use OF chemicals to prevent souring.
We can do nothing to prevent this until we
nave milk ordinance providing inspectors
| and fixing penalties.
Volunteer doctors are all right II they
Will volunteer. have my doubts how many
| would volunteer and how long they would
attend to the work. Pamphlets don't think
OF much use. We regularly print warning,
against infectious diseases. but I have had
-, conclusive evidence that they are not read
even by the more intelligent poor"
A milk ordinance is now In the City Coun-
ell, where 1t has had its first reading. There
| Is some opposition to 1t on account Of the
fact that II provides for long list of sal
arted inspectors to make chemical analyses
o: tbs milk.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
Thomas II. Wagner of Scotland
County Named for Insurance
Commissioner.
WILL BEGIN WORK AUGUST l.
Governor Dockery's Action Is Con
strued to Mean That He Will
Keep Excise Commission
er Seibert in Office.

Governor Dockery yesterday announced
the appointment Of Thomas H. Wagner. a
prominent attorney of Memphis, Scotland
County. to the position of Superintendent OF
the Insurance Department of Missouri. To
Ed T. Orear. the retiring official. has been
offered the office of agency director for the
New York Life Insurance Company in Cen
trail and Southern Missouri.
In political circles In st. Louis there is no
longer any doubt but that Governor Dock
cry will appoint Excise Commissioner
Seibert to continue permanently in his pres
ent office. The announcement of Mr.. Sell
berts appointment was expected yesterday.
as local political organizations and temper
ance associations and law and order socie-
ties had Endorsed his policy enthusi-
astically.
But the opinion is prevalent among some
local politicians that the temporary APP
pointment may stand, and that the Gov
ernor will not deem 1t necessary to confirm
1t as permanent. Rumors have been eXtant
for several days that b. p. Taaffe would be
Excise Commissioner. Mr. seiberts friends
do not give this statement credence. The
Commissioners is now in Jefferson CITY.
where he will remain until Monday. DeSnty
believe he will be retained.
A telegram from Jefferson City says that
Governor Dockery yesterday spoke in very
high terms of Mr.. Orear's conduct of the
State Insurance Department. and Of The
high degree of efficiency to which he has
brought It. Mr.. Orear's term expired March
l. and shortly thereafter he rendered his
resignation to the Governor, at whose re-
quest he consented to continue in office
until August /. when Nr. Wagner will be
Thomas NJ. Wagner is native Mis-
sourian. 20 years of age. He is not only a
successful lawyer. but has won distinction
In the practice of his profession As a
practical and successful business man he
has attained unusual eminence. He has the
entire confidence of the people of his section
of the State, where he is best known, 10th
In political and business matters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
GIRL TALKS INcoHERENTLY.
Suffering Seems to Have Affected
Estelle Neidel's Mind.

Estelle Neidel, who was found lying I'M
conscious and wounded In thick weeds at
Mcdonald and Oak Hill avenues Thursday
afternoon, revived yesterday morning at
the City Hospital. She made several state
ments to explain how she came to be in a
nude condition, and lying in the broiling
sun, but her faculties were evidently AZ
fected by her sufferings, and she talked
disconnectedly.
At several different times, however, she
said that she had been struck q week ago
Sunday by man at Oak Hill and Tholozan
avenues. At that time, she had no place to
sleep, and she asserts that, until she was
found. she lived In the fields and woods. 90
casionally begging drink or something to
eat.
Last Sunday, according to her story. she
sent a note to her mother, at No. 3l28 Grace
avenue, by boy asking II she could come
home. and she states that the boy returned
q negative anwer. From Sunday to Tues
day. she says. that she neither ate nor
drank
Tuesday she was found by two boys who
carried her water and procured her green
apples to eat. She was conscious until
Wednesday morning. and from that time
until she woke up yesterday at the City
Hospital she remembers nothing.
Doctor Rassieur. assistant superintendent
OF the City Hospital, said yesterday that
he thought the girl mentally deranged.
probably as the result Of exposure. He re-
garded the case as still serious. The police
are investigating statement made by the
girl late yesterday afternoon, in which
she named a man who, she said, had struck
her.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
Alton Notes and Personals.

Lieutenant Frank 8. Boals Of the Alton Ma
Ger OF the Naval Militia Of the State OF ILL.,
nOia. Captain Allen OF the Illinois Naval Militia
made the appointment, and the Alton officer ac-
cepted.
United States Recruiting Officer Ralph Har-
rison. who has been conducting recruiting Of
flee in Alton for the last week, has received or
ders to remain In Alton another week. Thus far
There was a slight Improvement last evening
In the condition Of Mr.. John Wempen who was
stricken with paralysis Wednesday evening.
Master George Dahlstrom the s-year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Daiistrom of Iangdon
street. was accidentally thrown from a hammock
at his homie yesterday afternoon and sustained
serious injury.
Chief of Police volbracht has four youthful
prisoners in the City jail charged with theft.
The boys are Henry and John O'Hara, Ton,
Scott and Willie Pollard. The boys are charged
with having stolen a. large amount Of bruises
from the water-works pumping STATEN.
Joseph Miller. who was dangerously injured
In q runaway one week ago, has recovered &C
far that his physicians are hopeful of his com
plete recovery.
Mike Reilly Of Upper Alton was arrested
Friday afternoon. charged with assaulting VIII
lie Logee Of that place The Logee boy states
that while swimming In the river with several
him terrific blow In the face.
from Alton. are winning all the prizes In this
vicinity with their potatoes. All OF the potatoes
from the Missouri Point farms are fine in quality
and quite large. The crop in that territory wa.
a success, while the American Bottom potatoe.
are q complete failure.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
De LACY CHANDLER RESIGNS.
Secretary of the Mississippi Valley
Trust Company Is Ill.

De Lacy Chandler. secretary of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Trust Company, rendered
his resignation yesterday at meeting of
the Board of Directors. The resignation
was accepted, but no one was elected to
succeed him.
Mr.. Chandler has been ordered by his
physician to take rest In order to re-
cuperate his health. and he will depart in
main several months.
The board expressed regret at the unfor-
tunate circumstances which compelled Mr..
Chandler to resign, as he was one of the
most capable and energetic officers in the
institution.
Mr.. Chandler has been connected with
the Mississippi Valley Trust Company since
its organization. having worked his way
up from clerk to secretary of the company.
He is unmarried, and lives with his
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
c0NFEDERATEs At DELMAR.
Sons and Daughters Will Partici
pate in Benefit.

Friday night. August 2, will be United
Sons Of Confederate Veterans night at Del
mar Garden. the members Of the local camp
having accepted an invitation from the
United Daughters of the Confederacy to be
present in a body on that night.
The Delmar Garden management has Of
fered to give the United Daughters Of the
Confederacy a benefit from tickets sold by
them, outside the garden. for performances
for the week OF July 49, to assist them in
completing the work at the Confederate
Cemetery at Higginsville, Mo.
The local camp OF Confederate Sons now
numbers about seventy persons, and is
growing rapidly. In May Justice r. B.
Houghton Of st. Louis was elected COM
mander Of the national body. He is now
working to increase the membership and
interest in the organization In Missouri. All
sons of Confederate veterans are eligible.
Mrs. P. G. Robert Is president Of the To-
cal camp of United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy, and has charge of the arrange
ments for the benefit at Delmar Garden.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
TRANsMIsslssIPPI CONGRESS.
Meeting Adopts Important Resolu
lions and Names Committees.

Cripple Creek. Colo, July 1s.-The Trans
mississippi Commercial Congress to-day
finished its business and adjourned to meet
after fixed by the Executive Committee.
The attendance to-day was light.
There was an address by William w.
National Need OF Shipping of Our Own" in
which he gave many reasons why the peo-
pie Of the United States. should own the
Resolutions indorsing the action of the
Postmaster General of the United States in
forbidding the rights of second-class mat
sirabie publications." and urging the adop-
ton of a 1-cent rate of letter postage,
which had been rejected by the Resolutions
as sn and
nounced:
Missouri. chairman: c. ]. Gavin. New Mex
leo: Doctor j. H. Neagle. California;
Thomas Richardson. Texas: John Garfield,
Minnesota.
mands of this ,organization-LA Bradford
Prince, New Mexico chairman; H. r.
Whitmore. Missouri: ". NJ. Bunker. Cali
fornia: Robert Graham, Colorado: William
Fremont Memorial Committee - Alva
Adams. Colorado. chairman: Sidney Story.
J. r. Barnes, Utah.
Creek. susEested that as the object Of the
Iransmississippi Commercial Congress. the
National Irrigation Congress, end the In
tefnational Mining Congress are in many
respects identical. they might well be
merged into one Organization. SO that with
the same expense to the members the ses-
sions might be longer. giving better oppor-
tunity for mature consideration of Qnes-
tons coming before them. Upon his mo-
tton the president appointed the following
committee to confer with similar commit
ices OF the other organizations on the ques-
Colorado: H. r. Whitmore, Missouri: L.
Bradford. New Mexico. Final adjournment
OF the business sessions was then taken.
The congress Vent to Victor in a body
this afternoon, where visits were made to
some OF the principal gold mines. dinner
being served by the Citizens Committee
ana other entertainments being proyiieS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
BIDS FOR WORK ON HOSPITAL.
Proposals for Construction of Four
Pavilions Received.

The Board OF Public improvements re-
ceived proposals yesterday for the con-
struction of the four new City Hospital
and terra Gotta work. Other bids viii be
offered for doing the wood work, plumbing.
marble and flre-masonry work, and the FIN
fishing.
The lowest proposal was rendered by
Nicholas Pelligreen, Sl5o.so0. The other pro-
posals were as follows: Herman Construc-
S73: James Black Construction Company,
H71 800; Gillick Bros. $15s. 18; John Low,
SIS. 400; Francis McCabe. $162 ,5N: viernoW.
Jean Janison Construction Company. $l73, :.
So
The four buildings to be erected are the
isolation ward west and east octagonal
wards. surgical ward and connecting corr
ridors. The board approved the draft Of an
ordinance authorizing the employment of As
necessary. at a salary Of a per day for ac-
tual work performed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
visitors Mt st. Louf. Hotels,

MIR. and Mrs. A. J. Mcpherson Of Car
thage, Mo-. are guests at the Rozier,
Il. s. Joseph of Cape Girardeau, Mo-. is
at the st. Nicholas.
&C. Priestmeyer Of Topeka, Kas., is at
the Southern.
&C. H. Dlshman is at the Southern from
Pensacola, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Wartharn of Austin.
Tex, are guests Mt the Planters.
James B. Douglas Of Nottingham, Eng
land, is at the Planters.
--Elmer E Sharp Of Indianapolis, Ind.
is at. the Lindell. -
p: II. Coney of. Topeka, Kas., is regis
tered at the Lindell.
State Treasurer and Mrs Albert o. AL
len of Jefferson City are guests at the La
clede.
Judge Otto e. Bott of Alexandra. Mo-.
is at the Laclede.
&c. c. geals of Texarkana is stopping at
e. Gass of Springfield. Mo-. is at the
George Worthen OF Poplar Bluffs, No.,
n at the Planters.
w. B. Tanner. merchant Of Mont
Komery, Ala, Is at the Planters
n r. Galloway Of Chicago is at the
-. c. smelling of Duluth, Minn.. IS regis
tered at the Southern.
Charles L Woods ard family Of Rolla,
NO., are at the Laclede, on their way homo
Sses1 the Pan-Americah Exposition.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
THREE SUITS FOR DIvERcE.
Residents Of East st. Louis Seek Lee
gal Separation.


gal Separation.
Three suits for divorce were filed in the
East st. Louis City Court yesterday. They
were all by residents of East ST. Louis, all
parties to the suits living In the city.
Wallace c. Wilson, through his attorney,
Alexander Flanagan, filed suit for divorce
from Garlic Wilson. Statutory reasons are
the alleged grounds for the action. Wilson
is a commission merchant at the National
Stock Yards and lives at No. 2A St Clair
avenue. His wife Is handsome and &c
complished young woman and the suit will
cause sensation on the East Side. The
couple we're married on July 10. 1891. and
have three children.
Mrs Jennie Rountree, through attorney
Daniel McGlynn, filed suit for divorce from
E. K. Rountree Mrs. Rountree alleges that
her husband, sleeping and waking. talks Of
some one whose first name Is Marguerite"
She alleges that he refuses to tell her who
this person is and has also failed to provide
in Clayton. February Il. 1900.
Mrs Eva Broker alleges that her hus-
band, Henry Broker, beat and choked her
and also chased her about the house with
butcher knife and because Of this alleged
Ill treatment she wants legal separation
The couple were married at Virginia, ILL.,,
October 20, 1892.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
WEBSTER GROVES IN DARKNESS
For Three Days the Light Plant
Has Not Been Working.

Webster Groves has been without lights.
The Suburban Electric Light and Power
Company, which has the contract for light
ing. was compelled to temporarily suspend
The company has been getting fits water
supply from the River des Peres. Since
the drought the company has been curtail-
ing its supply as much as possible, because
1t became obvious two weeks ago that the
river would soon be dried up.
Since Tuesday night there have been no
lights in Webster. The citizens are very
much aroused over the matter and are ask
ing for emergency police until the lights
are restored.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
DAUGHTER FAILS TO RETURN.
Mrs. Arens Swears Out Warrant
Against a Peddler.

The police Of the Fifth District Station
have been requested by Mrs. Gertrude Arens
to search for her E-year-old daughter, Mol
lie Arens. who has been absent from her
home, at No. 2577AEebert street, since the
evening OF July u. at which time. SO Says
Mrs. Arens, she went away in company
with John Morgener Of Madison, ILL.,, osten-
sibly to a fishing party.
Morgener, who is peddler ard gives his
age as 20. is held at the station pending the
investigation Of charges preferred against
him by Mrs. Arens, who swore out a war
rant. He says that he knows nothing Of the
whereabouts Of the missing girl.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
Real Estate Tr.nsfcrs.

Real estate transfers filed for record In
Believille yesterday were as follows:
j. W. Rendelman to II. X. McCasn. lots g
and 26 block ~, Denversoe; warranty deed: $50.
a. 4. Meiut and wife to W. Il. Hill, lot z,
block 2. Lincoln Place Annex. East st. Louis;
warranty deed: $50.
Dora Flannigen and husband to Mich. Cum
ningham. part lots and s. block 81, East st.
Louis: quitelaim deed; 81. -
]. j. Wies and wife to Jennie II. Sexton. lots
81 and 81, Wiess Subdivision. block 1885, East st.
Louis; warranty deed: $3.50.
trustee. part lot a. b First subdivision ca.
warranty deed: IS, $50.
Minnie B. Koenigstein and husband to Henry
Wachter. lot 30 and part 81, OFallon; warranty
deed; 81, SIS.
mayer lots A. D. E.. F and g in frac. section
q. T. !, n. 8; warranty deed: $500.
J. J: Wies and wife to ~ D; Baker. lots 81 and
b3, wies's Subdivision. block 1876. East St Louis:
warranty deed: 81 eco
Heirs OF John Winter, by master. to A. F.
Winter, lot "A and part lot 50, Flanagan &
Kraffts Addition Belleviile: masters deed .4l2 So
]. C. Cloud and wife to Lena c. Cloud. part
lot H. Weinmann place. East ST. Louis; war
ranty deed: 81.
Andreas Breitweiser and wife to Anna Liebig.
lot u, block q Abts Subdivision, East st. Louis:
warranty deed. ~. 4QO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
YACHTING PARTY DROWNED.
Boat Ran Into a Squall With All
Sails Flying.

New Haven, Conn, July le-F1ve persons
were Drowned In the sound yesterday after
yacht yenitxia OF Philadelphia at point
I'VE miles east Of Rand's Point, near the
NsW York ana Connecticut line
Two only OF those on board the yacht
were rescued. The drowned are: Arthur
9. Colburn. owner OF the yacht, and his
Gaughters. Ida aud Annette Colburn Of
fnladeiphiA: Miss Elizabeth Colburn OF
Ans0nia. Conn: Captain Flint of BROOKLYN.
~. T.. Master OF the yacht, and q saiier,
The others on board the Inflated craft:
Mrs. Walter ]. Sprankle of Philadeiphia.
ana daughter OF the owner Of the yacht. and
Sne steward. James Stanbrtdge of New
York. were rescued by the tug Gertrude.
ster cIngmg Tor two hours to the bottom
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
OFFICER COLEMAN SUSPENDED,
Shooting Of Mrs. Roster to Be In.
vestigated.

Special Ofhcer William Coleman of the
Ninth Police District, who shot Mrs. Katie
Koster OF No. 12N Lucas avenue In the
leg Thursday night, has been suspended
pending the hearing OF his case by the Po-
tnce Board. Coleman says that he at
tempted to stop q fight at Twelfth street
end Lucas avenue and fired to brighten the
sseaiiante. The bullet accidentally struck
afs. Roster. Coleman received q slight cut
under the right eye. which, he said, was
tnnfcted by one OF the combatants, who
Knocked him down before he fired the shot.
Ark- Roster ana Coleman both were taken
to the City Dispensary, where their Injuries
were dressed. Afterwards they were taken
10 the Fourth District Station where Lieu
tenant Mckenna suspended him on q charge
OF being drunk.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-20
E.at ST. Louis Items.

Michael Murphy yesterday entered suit ,,, IN
schaefer; tenant. and Doctor G; F Wilh 1,rt
owner OF q building ON Coliinsyiile and Illinois
baker. has dumped refuse in his yard. and that
this refuse has damaged the property.
corpus proceedings in the East st. Louis City
Court. asking for the custody of his 9-year-old
child. Joseph W. Huschle The child is in the
custody Of Its mother. Mrs. Nina Huschle.