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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
YOUTHFUL BURGLAR
IS UNDER ARREST,
Carl Pettiford COnfesses to a Grim
inal Career Covering
Three Years.

Carl Pettiford. IS years old. who wa ar
rested yesterday in Clayton on a charge of
v~agrancy. is. according to his own admis-
sion. one Of a gang of youthful burglars
who have been plundering residences in the
West End and the suburbs for threey ears.
He Is now a prisoner at Clayton, where he
will be held until the authorities can more
thoroughly Investigate the statements made
in his confession to Justice Rapp of Wells
ton. and endeavor to apprehend his confed-
crates.
When Pettiford was arrested a number Of
burglars tools were found on him, which
caused the Officers to investigate his ante
cedents and previous movements closely.
The house Of c. NJ. McNichols, on Minerva
avenue, near Wellston. had been robbed
Pettiford as the nan seen On the premises.
After a thorough sweating" Pettiford con-
fessed that he was the culprit. and told the
branch Of criminal work in St. Louis and
vicinity fer more than three years. He
said that last week he and two companions
entered the residence Of a man named
81 Is. in Cabanne, and stole $500 worth Of
diamonds and jewelry.
Pettiford's confession was taken down by
the Clayton authorities. and q list Of the
houses which he said he had entered was
prepared. These will be investigated. with
ments. A warrant will be applied for to-
morrow in the McNichols case.
Pettiford said he lived at No. 3945 Fairfax
avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
IRISH IMMIGRATION TO UNITED STATES MUST Be CHECKED.

Simply that the soldiers are exhausted
and are unfit for further service. II the
Beers had had 1000 more men and fifty
more guns they would have driven the
English into the ocean. There may be
trouble brewing somewhere else"
Roberts Meaner Than Weyier."
"You say that the Boer war will con-
tinue another Year,"
Yes: 1 know II will. and Il will cost
England fully fi.5oo.000.cO by that time. be-
sides increasing her taxes and depreciatins
her commerce"
Parliament. despite the protests OF the
Irish party. has voted Earl Roberts 100000.
Mr.. Davitt was informed
He doesn't deserve 10000 marks. / con-
slider him a meaner soldier than General
weyier. He was unable TO suppress a force
of farmers less In number than the popu-
lation of Birmingham. His methods were
disgraceful. Fancy giving a reward to such
a military genius. who imprisoned 5000
women as a means to induce their fathers.
husbands and brothers to lay down their
arms.
"But the Boer men and women are heroes
and they will not give up the fight for In
dependence"
When Mr.. Davitt was asked what he had
to say about King Edward and the Irish.
he replied: II don't know the King. He
doesn't invite me to tea"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
bob" EvANS'S BOOK
PROVOKES CHANDLER.
Former Senator Has Filed
Charges Against the Admiral
and Wants an Inquiry.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug. 3-"Ffghting Bob" Ev-
ans is a target for charges preferred by ex-
Secretary of the Navy and ex-senator VIII
liam Z. Chandler.
Nearly two months ago Mr.. Chandler took
exceptions to statements contained In Ad-
miral Evans's autobiography. which was
published under the title. "A Sailors Log"
and in which the Admiral severely con-
demned Chambers administration OF the
Navy Department. He wrote Long and Ev-
ans about the matters which Evans criti-
cised. and particularly requested Evans to
look up the records Of the department and
ascertain that he was erring.
After waiting q reasonable time for a re-
ply. Senator Chandler wrote another letter
to Secretary Long. charging Evan with
conduct unbecoming an oficer and a gentle
man. Private advices received in this city
from Mr.. Chandler. who is In New Hamp-
shire. indicate that he does not intend to
let the matter rest
If, after waiting a reasonable time. he
finds that the department Is still 10th to
bring Eva to account. he will again bring
the matter to Secretary Longs attention in
@ letter even more emphatic than his first
communication.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
NEWS FROM EAST SIDE CITIES.
'RISKED LIFE FOR
SISTERS TROUSSEAU
Abe Gerstel Injured Trying to
Save Finery From Burn
ing Residence.

Abraham Gerstel risked his life yesterday
In an attempt to save the wedding trousseau
Of his sister. Miss Mollie Gerstel. from
their home. which was destroyed by fire.
The trousseau was destroyed.
Mrs. Sarah Jennings. VINO was in the
basement OF the house and was forgotten
by the ~neighbors until the building was
almost destroyed. was almost s~uffocated.
The building was "A two-stofy structure,
built many years ago and used for a num-
Der of years as the parochial residence OF
81. Henry's Parish. 1t is the property Of
the Richardson estate and Is Immediately
In the rear OF the Richardson block. For
several weeks past It has been tenanted by
A.. 1. Gerstel. who owns the Bee Hive
furnishing goods store on Colfinsville ave-
nue..
The fire started in the Swartzenbach sta
bic. which adjoins the frame building, and
before the Fire Department arrived on the
scene both buildings were a mass OF flames.
Abraham Gerstel. who is Is years old, was
waiting on a customer when he was called
ty his sister, Mollie. to save her wedding
trousseau. Gerstel rushed to the rear Of
the store. The house was all ablaxe. but he
entered the building and was on his way
to the second floor when a portion of the
roof fell In and a big timber struck him on
the head. telling him. The fremen picked
him up. carrying him to q physicians Of
fee. His injuries are pronounced serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
KENTUCKY EDITORS PROMISE
WORK FOR STATE EXHIBIT.
Members of Their Press Association Entertained by Officials of the
Worlds Fair at Forest Park Cottage-Speeches Fol
lowed by Prompt and Enthusiastic Action.

A concerted effort for a big appropriation
BY Kentucky for a State building and ex-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Is likely to result from the visit to St Louis
yesterday OF the Members Of the Kentucky
Press Association They came is strong,
bringing their wives and daughters with
them, and spent several hours as the guests
of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com
pany. They were on their way to Salt Lake
City, after the close of their annual meet
fng at jacksonville. Ky. They reached st.
Louis at about $50 a m. on a special train
over the Louisville and Nashville.
A reception party from the Publicity Bu-
reau, headed by Captain Perry Bartholow
OF the Secretary's Office. met the members
OF the association at Union Station. Special
trolley cars were in waiting to take the
visitors to Forest Park for breakfast and a
view Of the site Of the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition. The visitors were taken from
Lindell Pavilion along the eastern line OF
the site TO the Cottage In Forest Park.
SPEECRMAKING
FOLLOWS BREAKFAST.
After breakfast, r. w. Brown. managing
editor Of the Louisville Times. and presi-
dent of the association. introduced President
Francis. who spoke OF the Exposition OF
1903, and the interest which Kentuckians. by
reason of their prominent part in the Pur-
chase, should feel In its success.
I'VE are here to welcome your assocla-
ton" said President Francis.
We are glad of this opportunity to ex-
tend to you a handshake on your way to
the West. You can say to your ~neighbors
at home that the Kentuckians In Missouri
look back with pride to the land of blue
grass. and always are happy to extend
their hands IN welcome to their old friends.
We should be close friends. we Missourians
and Kentuckians, IN the celebration OF the
Louisiana Purchase. for 1t was that unrest
on the part of the people Of your State to
get control OF the vast territory west OF
the Mississippi that awoke Jefferson and
his associates to the importance of that big
land sale. We are preparing to fittingly
celebrate the acquisition Of the Louisiana
Purchase. Kentucky has not yet made an
appropriation for representation at the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
ELOPERS LAND IN
JAIL At ALTON.
Police Judge Stays Mrs. Clarke's
Fine, but John McLaugh-
lin Is Held.

A couple hailing from Jacksonville. III. and
giving their names as John Mclaughlin and
Mrs. Mary Clarke. were fined 20 each oy
Justice b. c. Few at Alton yesterday on
the charge of v~agrancy. They were arrested
at a hotel on Seventh and Ftaea streets Fri
day night at the request of the authorities
at Jacksonville. According to the complaint
entered with the warrant, Mrs. Clarke de-
serted her husband, James Clarke. and four
children at Jacksonville and came to Alton
with Mclaughlin. Clarke arrived in Alton
yesterday morning and appeared at the
trial.
Mrs. Clarke told Justice Few that her hus-
band abused her. and that. as she found Il
impossible to live with him, she deserted
him for Mclaughlin. After the woman mad
finished her story. Justice rev nned mr.
eranted a temporary stay Of the fine against
Mrs. Clarke. and gave her ten seconds 70
decide whether she would 60 to the Alton
city jail or return to Jacksonville with her
husband. She chose the latter. ard departed
last evening for Jacksonville with Clarke.
Mclaughlin was unable to ray his fine
and was locked up in the Alton JAIL NC
Laughlin is said to have q wife in jack
s%onvilie. and told the Alton police yesterday
that he recently had his wife sent to jail
for the same offense for which Mrs. Clarke
had been fined.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04

For a woman's happiness in the married
state depends less, as a rule, upon the
man she is to marry than upon her own
health. The woman who enters upon
marriage, suffering from womanly weak
ness, is rheaping up trouble against the
day of trouble"
Weak woman are Eade strong and
sick women are made well by the use Of
Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 1t 10
the one reliable regulator. 1t dries en-
feebling drains, heals inflammation and
liberation and cures female weakness.
It nourishes the nerves and invigorates
the entire womanly organism. 1t makes
the baby. advent practically painless.
and gives strength to nursing motherAt
Il suffered for twelve years with female
trouhie.- writes Mrs Milton Grimes, Of Adair.
Adair Co. Iowa. (which brought on other do
cases-hcsrt trouble. Brght's disease. nervou-
mesa and at times would be nearly parzlyzed.
Had neuralgia Of stomach. I can freely say
your medicines mime bottles in all. i've q p
vorite Prescription -four OF Golden Medte.i
have cured me. I can work with comfort u0w.
but before I would Be tired all the time and have
a dixxv headache. and my nerves would b all
unstruug 30 I could not sleep. Now ! can sieep
and do 4 big DAYS work. something I had ma
done for over eleven years before
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, sent free on
receipt of ~ oue-cent stamps to pay e.
pense Of mailing only. Address d. RY.
Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
ENGLAND WAS NOT UNKIND.
General Baden Powell Says Mrs.
Kruger Was Well Cared For.

London. Aug. 2.-The charge has been
made that Mrs. Kruger was subjected TO
unkind treatment by the British. and was
practically held n prisoner.
General Baden-Powell now asserts that
Mrs. Kruger since President Kruger left
South Africa for Europe. up to the time Of
her death. was in receipt OF ESQ a month
from the British Government. and that she
has also had the free use of q Government
carriage and Government horses. O.
The Mafeking herr. also states that Mrs.
Steyn. wife of President Steyn Of the late
Orange Free State. was paid fl0O q month
by the Government, and likewise had the
use of a carriage and horses.
This latter statement Is said to be con-
firmed by a letter from Mrs. Steyn to q
niece In Scotland. In which she wrote: II
never lived SO well In my life"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04

| Worlds Fair. We must have your sup
port, the support Of the newspapers. for
you are the leaders Of thought and action
within your commonwealth. We know that
with your enthusiastic assistance 1t will
go through. We are glad to have you with
us this morning"
At the close of President Francis's re-
marks he was heartily cheered and Presi-
dent Brown introduced Breckenridge Jones.
president Of the st. Louis Kentucky So
ciety, who welcomed the editors TO the
| city.
A response was made by Judge John f.
Kelly Of the Bardstown Ry.) Record. Judge
Kelly assured President Francis and his
] associates of the Louisiana Purchase Elk
position Company that the Kentucky edi-
tors. and, in fact. all the people of Ken
lucky. are with them heart and soul in the
celebration of the Louisiana Purchase.
and II there's anything else you want &c
buy" said the Judge, we're In with you
TO the end"
EDITORS PLEDGE
THEIR SUPPORT.
Sentiment Is a good thing" said PresI-
dent Brown. land We have INDUCED in it
freely. I think the right thing for the
Kentucky editors to do Is to pledge Presi-
dent Francis and his associates that the
Kentucky people will make an appropria-
ton for representation at the Worlds Fair
large enough SO that no Kentuckian who
visits the monster exposition will be
ashamed to boast to the people from all
over the world that he is from Kentucky.
Let us then by a standing vote pledge every
influence at our mman to secure an ap-
preparation from the next General Assem-
bly, to the end that Kentucky may be credit |
ably represented at the great fair"
Every editor present. amid great enthusi-
asm, rose to his feet In support Of the
pledge.
Il thank you" responded President Fran
els. The appropriation, so supported. is |
as good as made" |
The editors and their families were es- |
corted back to Union Station, whence they |
departed for Kansas City. carrying with |
them quantities of Worlds Fair buttons and |
literature. |
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
KAISER WILHELM MAY
VISIT WORLDS FAIR,
Director John Schroers at the Head of a Movement Which He Be-
Iieves Likely to Have a Successful acknowledgements
May Be Sent to Convey Message to the Emperor.

Louis and from the Governor of Missouri,
which 1t is purposed to REINFORCE by spe-
cial invitations. one from the Governors of
the Louisiana Purchase States, in which the
Governors of all the States of the Union
will be asked to Join: a second from the
editors of the N2 German papers published
in the United States. and a third from the
Mayors OF the principal cities.
INTEREST IN THE VISIT
WOULD BE WIDESPREAD.
IF the Emperor accepts. the railroads
probably will find 1t hard to get together
cars enough to accommodate those from all
parts of the United States who will come to
receive him. The population of the United
States probably includes at least 3l.00o.0 600
persons who are either Of German birth or
Of German ancestry. and they would nave
a special interest in seeing the Emperor.
Their interest, however. would scarcely ex-
coed that of other lements Of the people.
The number thus specially attracted prob
ably would run into the hundreds of thou
sands"
When asked what names he would sug-
gest as ENJOYS to present the invitation,
Mr.. Schroers said It probably would be best
to select men OF international reputation,
such distinguished German-Americans as
Carl Schurz. Doctor Emil Preetcrius and
Professor Munsterberg of Harvard College.
There Is no reason that other sovereiRns
should not be invited in the same way. If
King Edward of England were pressingly
invited. as II is purposed to Invite the EN-
peror Of Germany. 1 see no reason why he
should not accept. A similar invitation
might be extended to the Car Of Russia"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04

Kaiser Wilhelm OF Germany may visit
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
A strors. concerted effort. which has en-
listed mar ~ of the agencies which are pc-
tential with the German State Department.
is being made to bring about the visit. and
some encouragement has already been re-
ceived.
Worlds Fair Director John Schroers. a
leader among the Germans in st. Louis. Is
at the head of the movement.
No German Emperor has crossed the At
lantic since the Holy Roman Empire was
founded. but the traditions which date from
Charlemagne's time have no binding force
in the Twentieth Century.
Director Schroers opened the way tenta-
lively by writing to a confidential corre-
spondent in the German Foreign ONCE at
Berlin, whose answers, though entirely un-
official. did not discourage the hope that
the Emperor might be induced to ignore
precedent and tradition. and honor the Fair
with his presence. While only the initial and
formal steps have been taken by Mr.. Schro-
ers. the way has been paved for Govern
ment action, with an opportunity for sue
cess.
POSSIBLE FORM
OF THE INVITATION.
After the matter has been called off,
cially to the attention of the Worlds Fair
Directory says Mr.. Schroers. at will be
in order to ask President Mckinley to ex-
tend a formal invitation and appoint a
commission of distinguished German-Ameri-
cans to act as special ENJOYS to present It
With it, of course. will be presented an In
yitation from the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position Company, from the Mayor OF st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04

Cairo. NJ. Aug. aI,The river fell L Of . foot
during the past - hours; the gauge reads Sc
feet. The weather to-day was very moi and
sultry: tonight IT is cloudy with favorable in-
dications for rain The Hermann Paepcke from
the Lower Mississippi arrived at HIS last night
with two barkes OF lumber and two barge OF
logs: she returned south at Z p. m. for q tow.
The Jennie Giichrist arrived At noon with an
empty barge from the Lower Mississippi. She
departed for Darrers ct 2 p. m, to get q cargo
OF wheat The City OF Clifton from ST. Louis,
with q moderate trip, arrived at s:N p. M,
having picked up 1.0o sacks Of corn COMING
down; she discharged . few sundries. made iighi
additions. end departed for Waterloo. Tenn. at
Thomas Garrison came down on her to look al
the river. He got Oh here. The Dick Fowler
each way. The City Of Memphis wired from
Johnsonyille that abe would arrive here tonight
leans wired Agent Frank CAssidy that she left
Memphis At . O'Clock this forenoon and that she
would pass up Tomorrow evening on her way
to st Louis. The Rees Lee 10 due from Nemphis,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
BEllEvlllE.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEET.

|
Bill to Increase shcrin's Per Diem
Causes Discussion.
Much business was transacted at the reg
u.ar meeting of the St. Clair County Beard
or Supervisors yesterday. A petition signed
by about 100 residents near Priester's PARK
occasioned much fun to the members of the
Board of Supervisors. The petition asked
Tor the closing Of the saloon on Sundays.
me Illinois laws say that no saloons shall
be Kept open on Sundays tn Supervisors.
by almost unanimous vote. tabled the petit
ton.
Considerable discussion was occasioned
by tne Introduction of a bill increasing the
per Diem allowed to Sheriff Kickham for
the feeding OF the prisoners In the county
jail from 30 cents to 10 cents. Sheriff Kick
ham showed a list Of the increased prices
of articles now and a year ago. Two years
ago. when the prices of foodstuffs were a
great deal lower than they are now. the
ing the prisoners. The matter was finally re-
ferred to the Committee on Judiciary. 1t is
expected that the raise will be given the
Sheriff. as he has been compelled for some
time to use his money to properly feed his
charges.
The bill Of Justice Of the Peace W. 8.
Putnam for 81 on account Of an inquest
ST. Louis some time ago was not allowed.
Grand Jurors were drawn for the Septem-
Der term Of the Circuit Court. as follows:
Rutherford. Marissa: Wriiism Kirehof,
Sugar Loaf: Charles Becker. Freeburg;
Gerhard Knewitz. Lenzburg: Jacob Keck.
Nils Joseph @ms, CSrSIidse. sS: 0,Falion;
West. Sites: Frank Winkler. Smithton: L.
G: Joseph. New Athens: f. o. Biebel. ST.
Clair: Philip Siesel. Lebanon: s. H. Beedie.
Caseyville: Henry Dietrich. Jr. and George
Meyer: Belleville: Frank Thompson and J.
I. Geiser. East st. Louis; A. H. Hodge.
GentsrvilIs Station; Julius Reuss, shiloh
Vile: George Blum, Engelmann; Helms
Ribbon. Mascoutah.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
TOO ILL TO DISCUSS POLITICS.
Uncertainty as to Ex-Governor
Stones Political AspiratiOnS.

Former Governor William j. Stone was
not in condition. physically. yesterday to
discuss the report from Kansas City that
he was to attend n banquet and political
conference there August II and to at that
time consent to the launching of his boom
for the Democratic nomination for the
presidency In 1904.
As stated in The Republic several days
ago. Governor Stone has been confined to
his bed since the beginning of last week
with a severe illness. His condition was
pronounced better yesterday. but he is still
weak. a condition said to be largely due to
the fasting imposed upon him by his ply
sician. He was allowed to receive neither
callers nor messages yesterday and his son,
Kimbrough Stone. who was seen at his
fathers residence. No. 3Sc9 West Pine
boulevard. stated that he was positively
charged by his fathers physician to bring
no business questions of any character be-
fore him until he had made greater adj
vancement toward recovery.
Asked IL his father had at any time dis
cussed such a meeting as that announced to
be held at the Baltimore Hotel. Kansas
City, August II. Kimbrough Stone said that
he had not. He further stated that he had
never heard of the proposed Kansas City
conference Stone boom until yesterday
afternoon, and that. in his opinion. his
father was uniformed on the subject. He
said he had not heard OF any invitation
being received by MS rather 10 Attcnu SUN
a conference and that. as far as he knew,
none had been received.
It was suggested to him that a committed
Of Kansas City friends Of his father would
hardly announce his coming to the confer
ence without some authority on which to
base their action.
'I know nothing about II whatsoever"
the son.
Have you heard your father say
whether he would attend the Kansas City
celebration and the subsequent
conference"
II have never heard him mention the
1t is a matter that / nov moth
ing about"
Although II was impossible yesterday to
get any declaration from Governor Stone
or his son as to the formers political am
bition. IL was learned that Governor Stone
will not be likely to leave his room before
the middle of the week under the most
favorable conditions. A relapse or any
complication of his trouble would render his
at the Kansas City conference
quite out Of the question.