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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
WILLIAM CECIL PRICE WAS
A PROMINENT MISSOURIAN.
Burial of the Former Jurist Who
Died at Chicago Yesterday
Will Take Place at Madi-
son, Wis, To Morrow.

The body OF Judge William Cecil Price. a
prominent Missourian. who was United
States Treasurer under President Buch-
anan. and who died yesterday at the home
OF his son-in-law. William s. Newberry No
soo2 Washington avenue Chicago. will be
buried at Madison. Wis. tomorrow.
Judge Price was probably the last MEM
Der Of the cid Jefferson Davis guard. and
was styled ''the last Of the Caesars a few
years ago by Henry Watterson. He had
been in failing health. owing to his ad-
vanced age. and the end was not unex-
pected.
William Cecil Price was born eighty-six
years ago on April /. in Russell County. Vir-
ginia. his father being a prominent planta-
tion owner. He was educated at Knoxville
Tenn. He came to Missouri in 1896. and
settled in the southwestern part Of the
State. At the age OF 20 he began the study
of law, and a few years later was admitted
TO the bar at Springfield. Mo-, where his
first public service as Judge OF the County
Court was rendered. He occupied this po-
s!tion from 1872 until 1876. when he was ap-
pointed as Deputy United States Surveyor
OF Lands under General Conway. He was
elected to the State Senate in 1854. resign
ing after three years of service to accept
the position of Circuit Judge. rendered him
by Governor Polk.
In 1859 he was appointed by Governor
Stewart to represent his State before the
Land Office at Washington. and in this
period he rendered valua BILE service to the
States of Missouri. Illinois and Iowa by
saving them thousands of acres of land by
-1fa .fs1 .t~ ,lI
Gus decisions Of the Land Office and thus
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
st. Louis Contingent Will Start to
Springfield To Day.

Wilson Creeks bloody battle will b'
fought again by veterans of the gray at the
Confederate reunion which be2ins ir
Springfield tomorrow. Comrades from Mis-
souri,. Arkansas. Louisiana and Texas. VINO
stood shoulder to shoulder in the heat aEd
flame OF the carnage. recall the encounter
whose dead will be honored by the unveii-
ing of the Trertanove monument.
Veterans from each OF the four states
whose troops engaged In the battle have
notified the committee in charge OF the
event that they viii attend the dedicstion.
These unusual visitors will make the lar
gsst gathering Of Confederates an the state
since the war. Sprinsfeld has put on her
gala earb and prepared to receive the com.
ing crowds. Quarters have been reserved
in many OF the private residences for the
General Samuel N. Kennari. IL command
Of the Missouri Department OF Confederate
Veterans. and the members Of the ST. Louis
camp depart for Springfield this morning
at O'Clock. The train will meet parties OF
veterans Daughters Of the Confederacy and
representatives Of the United Sons OF Con-
federate veterans all the way to the re-
uDioS c1tS.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
SICK
HEAD.
ACHE.

An increasingly common disease. II one
Of the consequences Of habitual use Of tea
or coffee. Rheumatism. nervous exhaus-
tion and constipation are other maladiss
due to this common drug habit.
The medical experts Of the Battle Creek
sanitarium. as the result Of painstakins
research. produced delightful and satisfy
ing substitute for coffee Caramel
Cereal.
1t is a pure cereal product. no molasses
or sugar factory refuse in its composition.
1t fully takes the place Of cofEss and ID
free from its poisonous properties Each
package bears . picture Of the world
famous Battle Creek Sanitarium. Ask your
grocer for 1t.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

disappointment in love caused Joseph
Lawrence. formerly of New Orleans. to
commit suicide yesterday i'm the presence
of Blanche Butler of No. 1917 North Sew
enth street. who had frustrated four SINH
lar attempts on his part within the last
nine months.
Lawrence swallowed carbolic acid in the
alley back of her house and then ran in
doors. where he died in her arms. despite
the efforts OF the girl and her mother to
save him.
Lawrence was "a years old and had been
employed for the last year as a collector
and deliveryman of the Ford & Recker Ice,
Wood and Coal Company of Nos. 1721 and
172S North Eleventh street. Mrs. Mary
Mankousa. sister of Lawrence lives In New
Orleans. She is the wife of ship owner.
James Ford. the suicides employer. says
that three months ago Lawrence threatened
to drown himself in the river.
Lawrence became acquainted with
Blanche Butler shortly after coming to ST.
Louis. about a year and a half ago. He fell
In love at first sight. He proposed mar
riage. but was refused.
This is the fifth time" said Miss But
ler that Joe tried to commit suicide be-
fore me. The first time was about nine
months ago. but took the bottle of poison
from him. Three weeks ago l snatched a
bottle from his hand in the back yard and
smashed IL against a rock. Yesterday he
showed me this other bottle of carbolic
acid. but said it was for a horse that had
run a nail in its foot. He came here to-
day and drank the poison in the alley, then
ran into the house. telling US of his deed.
The acid soon made him weak. and he fell
to the floor. I gave him cream and milk,
but he died within ten minutes"
Mrs. Mary Butler. the girls mother.
praised Lawrence highly. She said that he
was a hard worker did not drink and was
devoted to Blanche.
Peter Smith of No 1441 Collins street and
Will johnson of No. coo North Levee who
were employed with Lawrence at Ford &
Rockers. said that he had often threatened
suicide. saying that it was no use for him
to live. as he never had any money and
could not marry 'the finest girl he ever
met"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
ST, LOUISANS APPEAR
IN AN 0PERETTA.
Present "The Merry Milkmaids" at
Piasa Chautauqua-J. Nick
Perrin's Lecture.
RI II PLrC SPECIAL

RI PI.rc SPECIAL
Chautauqua, ILL.,. Aug. 6.-To-day was one
of the most interesting Of the entire season
at the Piasa Chautanqua. Both literary per-
sons and music lovers from the surrounding
cities were attracted by the various inter-
esting features Of the programme. The prin-
cipal lecturer was J. Nick Perrin Of Leb-
anon, ILL.,, the well-known Democratic
statesman. Mr.. Perrin lectured this after
noon at o'clock in the Tabernacle to an
audience of 2ooe. including leading men Of
the State as well as educators. His theme
was THE Man OF Illinois,
Mr.. Perrin dwelt on the crucial period in
the States history and took up among 9TH
ers, the lives Of Lincoln. Shields and Doug
las. The lecture was replete with infor-
nation concerning the States development
that could only have been obtained by inde-
fatigable research.
This evening the musical treat Of the season
was given in the presentation OF Gabriers
operetta. THE Merry Miikmaids." The op-
eretta was presented In the Tabernacle be-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
FLEECED IN A DICE GAME.
Richard Pophan Lost $3.50 to a
Couple of Strangers.

Richard T. Pophan and Basil Smith. farm
ers. living near Webster. KY, went down
to the Indian Territory with about $1,000 be-
tween them to stake a claim IN the new
reservation which was opened up by the
Government. Yesterday morning they called
at the Four Courts with 45 cents between
them. having lost a large portion Of their
money In st. Louis speculating In a dice
game around Union Station.
They reached St. Louis at O'Clock yester-
day morning 1t was five hours before
their train left for the Blue Grass State. 30
they strolled about the station. Smith had
had his pocket picked of nearly $500 in the
Territory. and he did not feel like borrow
ing money to go to a hotel. especially as
Pophan had bought q return ticket for him.
So they strolled about the station to see
the sights. In the midway they met a man
who said he was also from Kentucky and
was going that way. Smith got tired walk
ing and took a seat. while Pophan went out
for q stroll with the stranger. They walked
TO q saloon at Fourteenth and Pine streets.
where they met third man. A dice game
was begun and Pophan was induced to join.
II thought / would risk just $50 of my $40
to see II 1 could win back what Smith
lost" he said. While was counting out
the money the man I met at the station
grabbed the whole roll and ran"
The police were notified. Edward Randen
Of No. 1728 Olive street and Charles Platt.
bartender in Canty's saloon. at No. 132S
Pine street, were arrested. Pophan identi-
fed Randell and a warrant charging grand
larceny was issued against him.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07


or Lebanon, III. who lectured at the Piasa
Of Illinois"
fore a select audience, under the direction
of Professor NJ Edwin johnson. musical
director Of the East ST. Louis schools. He
was assisted by Miss Ethel Davis Of Car
rollton. pianist; Mrs. NJ. Edwin johnson Of
East st. Louis, organist. and the Doubt
Family Orchestra. The leading roles in the
operetta were taken by ST. Louisans. Miss
Of the Queen and II. X. Fitch of Clifton
Heights the part OF the doctor.
The other leading characters in the cast
were: Dorothy. Miss Lola Flint, st. Louis:
Louis; Ruth. Miss Mary Scott. Jerseyvilie:
JaEet, Miss Fannie West. Jerseyville: Jua-
nita, Miss Bessie Hallock. st. Louis; Myr-
tie. Miss Viola Vance. Edwardsville: Alma.
Miss Ella Taylor. St. Louis: Fay, Miss Mary
Vance. Edwardsvile: Maude. Miss Ella
Smith. ST. Louis: Judge, Guy Smith. st.
Louis; Commodore. Robert Eel. Jerseyvilles
Farmer Jim. Professor ID. H. Reece. Jersey
vile; Farmer Joe, Thomas White. Upper
the day was a round table" of the Chau-
tauqua Literary Scientific Circle. The round
table was conducted by Mrs. J. Is. Uirich of
St. Louis.
this afternoon under the direction of the
Reverend Doctor Jay A Ford, pastor of
the First Baptist Church At Jerseyyfile. The
theme under discussion was The Religious
Press; Its Future"
Tomorrow the principal lecturer will be
Herr Gustavus Cohen. the chalk taiker.
who will give an illustrated lecture ut
o'clock on Faces and the Tales They Tell
In the evening a musical entertainment will
be given by the Blackstone quartet OF st.
I-ntiiS
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
SEATS CHOSE MORPHINE ROUTE
Ended His Life After a Quarrel
With His Sweetheart.

A quarrel with his sweetheart caused
William II. Seats of No. 4is Wash street
to end his life with morphine yesterday
morning.
Seats was laborer. "a years old For
several weeks he had paid attention 10
Hannah Phelps of No. 9c9 North High
street. Monday night he went to see her
and they had falling out. which caused
him TO go away angry. He bought 10 cents
worth Of morphine, returned to his room.
and. after taking the poison. lay down to
die.
About o'clock In the morning some OF
the bcarders were awakened by his heavy
breathing and went to his room. He was
unconscious An ambulance was called and
he was taken to the City Hospital. There
he was revived for a short period. He told
the doctors he did not care to live, as his
girl had gone back on him. Two hours
after he entered the institution he was
dead
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
WARMER WEATHER AND RAIN
FOR THURSDAY PREDICTED.

ern points in the same line were also visited
by considerable showers. Atlanta. Jackson
Vile ard Montgomery all having rains.
Pittsburg. Buffalo and Cleveland enjoyed
rainy weather Tuesday. light falls occurring
at each place. Several points in the north
Of Michisan. in Canada and to the extreme
West also had rain Denver being one of
these. The high temperature ard rain pro-
duced much humidity in this place.
1t was generally clear throughout Mis-
souri, and Iowa. Rains seem to accompany
the low barometric area on its trip east
ward and from the unsettled conditions
which viii ensue upon the approach Of the
high area in turn Thursday evening rains
may be possibility for ST. Louis
Hourly temperatures Tuesday from a. m.
until 8 p. m. were as follows:
One a m, 60: a. m, s.; a. m. e6; a.
m, eo; . a. m. ei; a.. m, 81: a. m. S.:
a m, 20: a. m. 75: 10 a. m. so: IL a. m.
81 noon' q; i p. m. S.; p. m, Sc; p. m,
81; p. m. IS: p. m. 81; 6 p. M, IS; D. m,
s.; p. m, 81
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
CONSECRATED AS
BISHOP COADJuTOR.
The Rev. DIR. F. w. Taylor Installed
in His New Position With
POmp and Sacred Rites.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Quincy. H.. Aug. 6.-St Johns Cathedral
presented a brilliant appearance to-day
when the Reverend Doctor Frederick VIII
liam Taylor Of Springfield. was conse-
Grated Bishop Coadjutor for the Quincy
Diocese. The ceremony was witnessed by
many visitors from neighboring cities and
States. and was participated in by the
prominent Bishops and clergy of the coun-
try.
The Right Reverend George Franklin Sey-
mour. Bishop of Springfield, was the con-
secrator. the coconsecrators being Bishop
Isaac l.. Nicholson. Milwaukee. and Bishop
Francis of Indiana. Others assisting in
the ceremonies were: Preacher. Bishop
Coadjutor Williams of Nebraska; Bishops
presenting Bishop Grafton Of Fond du Lac.
Wis. and Bishop Coadtutor Anderson Of
Chicago: attending pres5yters. the Rev.
erend W. II. Moore of Quincy and the Rev
erend E. A. Larabee OF Chicago; deputy
registrar. the Reverend s. G. Jeffords or
Peoria; president standing committee, the
Reverend f. II. Rudd Of Knoxville.
The newly consecrated Bishop Coadjutor
will assume the active duties Of the Office
Gently removed to the home Of his child
hood at st. Adams. VT. in very feeble
condition.
Bishop Taylor is 4s years Of age. and full
Of life and vigor. He was selected at the
diocesan convention held In this city last
May. He will take up his residence In
Quincy permanently next month
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
EpwOrth Leaguers Hold Services
at jefferson Barracks.

The Reverend NJ. ]. Breaker correspond
ing secretary of the Baptist Board Of Gen.
eral Home and Foreign Missions. has just
returned from trip in the State. He speaks
hopefully OF drought conditions. The prob
lem Of water for stock. he says. has made
necessary a change in the places for hold
Ing some OF the Baptist Association meet
inss. Receipts for the board are about
go ahead Of this time last year.
Of Publication interests from their present
site on Eighth street Is arousing no little
interest in the Baptist circles of the city.
Mr.. Strien. a prominent officer of the Pub
1icaticn Society. Will arrive in the city this
morning. and conference will be held In
reference to the matter to-day. The Emile
Building may be chosen for the new ioca-
ton.
The Reverend E T. Coyner. pastor OF
Mount Calvary English Lutheran Church.
expects to attend the English Lutheran
Synod. which meets at Buifalo August u.
Next Sunday. his pulpit will be supplied by
Professor l.. NJ. Wagner, one OF the found
ers of the English Lutheran Synod. and by
the Reverend S. S. keissler.
Several members OF the Epworth League
Of Cook Avenue NJ. T.. Church, South, went
to Jefferson Barracks Monday evening to
the barracks were Invited. This was the
second meeting OF the kind. The attend
ance was larser than on the previous occa-
sion and the soldiers organized n quartette,
which took an active part in the exercises.
1t is intended to hold similar meetings In
the pavilion every Monday evening until
cold weather.
Regular services will be held this evening
at 81. Jamss's Episcopal Church. The re-
ception to the rector; the Reverend f.
Duckworth. who has just returned from
trip abroad. Will be given Friday night. in
stead OF tonight. as had been planned
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

When a woman gives up it is because
she has gone to the utmost limit of
strength and endurance. 1t is marvel
how women will stagger on under the
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body Is racked with pain.
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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
THREW HIMSELF UNDER ENGINE
Robert Miller Selected a Horrible
Method of elf-DestructiOn.

Robert Miller. laborer, IS years old.
who made his home at No. 5759 Old Man.
chester road. threw himself in front of an
inbound Missouri Pacific train from Wash
ineton. Mo-. at s o'clock yesterday morning
and was almost instantly killed. Despond-
ency on account OF Ill health and lack of
employment Is said to have caused the
deed.
The train. speeding along at the rate of
twenty-five miles an hour. was crossing
Knox avenue. Miller stepped out on the
track and lay down crosswise with his
head on the rail. n. A Bradley. the en-
gineer. applied the brakes, but the next in
slant the wheels Of the engine passed over
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY
Changes Are Made Only in the
Minor Positions.

Only few changes have been made in
the faculty of the St. Louis University for
the coming school term. and they will be
made public In few days upon the arrival
Of Father John Burke, who will remain
IN the POSITION Of vice president of the in
stitution- rather William b. Rogers will
continue as director of the university.
Father J. Grimmelsman. provincial OF the
college, states that he will remain in this
province. Inc changes. including several
additions. are among the minor. positions.
The pastors viii retain the same.
Fatner Srimmeisman stated last night
nephew OF the late Cardinal McCloskey.
will not come to the theological department
Q: the 81, Louis University. but that he
st. Stanislaus Seminary.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
By X. j. HYATT.
Local Observer of the Sc. Louis
weather bureau.

weather Bureau.
Continued fair weather, with a rising
temperature. is the prospect for St. Louis.
and a maximum of at least IS degrees may
be expected Wednesday. No rain is in sight
for the next twenty-four hours. but unset
tied conditions should prevail Thursday
night. which may result in precipitation.
The high barometric area which brought
such cool weather to this city has passed
to the eastward and will be superseded
Wednesday by low area. which brings in
creased heat. To the extreme west and to
our northwest a high barometric area pre-
walls. and the approach of this district
Thursday may bring rain to ST. Louis.
The high area which has left us brought
cooler conditions to all places visited, and.
as a consequence. comfortable temperatures
prevailed at all points of importance Tues
day. This aigh area was Of considerable
extent. the Atlantic Coast cities profiting
by its presence at the same time that the
west end of the area was leaving st. Louis
and vicinity.
This widespread prevalence of the high
district resulted in generally comfortable
weather Tuesday over the eastern and CEN
tral sections of the country. Southern
points were visited by considerable heat.
but only one point had a maximum Of 100
degrees Tuesday. FL Paso. Tex. having
this figure recorded.
New York City had a maximum Of "A de-
grees Tuesday, Philadelphia of 20. WASH
in9ton Of "A, Louisville of IS. Cincinnati of
g. Pittsburg OF Is. Buffalo of "A. Cleveland
of q. Chicago of Y. Kansas City of Ss ana
St. Louis OF Ss. So the effects Of the wide
spread high area may be perceived.
Denver and other Western points were in
the low rea. which is now approaching us.
and temperatures in that district were much
higher on the average than those which pre-
vailed here. At Denver the maximum was
80. at Abilene 30, at Oklahoma City SO and
at Pueblo 81.
Rain fell generally in the Eastern States.
while scattered showers prevailed through
out the country. At New York a heavy fall
of LIS inches occurred. while Philadelphia
was visited by n rain of -3s OF an inch.
Washington by 81 Of an inch. Norfolk BY
~ and Charlotte BY 20 of an inch. South
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

Miller's body. crushing the head anl legs
to pulp. The train was stopped after
three cars had passed over the body.
Fred Michaels. son Of Miller's boarding
house keeper. identified the body by means
OF the clothing. He said Miller was out OF
job and in arrears for board to such an
extent that he was told he would have to
leave If he did not pay up. Monday he
went out tc try to borrow some money
from his friends. but succeeded in borrow
ing only 30 cents.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

WILLIAM CECIL PRICE
Distinguished Missouri Democrat. who died
at Chicago yesterday.
making II impossible for INSCRIPTIONS per-
sons TO appropriate or cause to be appro-
priated large tracts of land without COM
pensation to the State.
He became prominent in the ranks of the
Democratic party. ami was appointed
Treasurer Of the United States in February.
1860. by President Buchanan to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Judge Casey.
When the President ordered Major Ander-
son to re-enforce Fort Sumter Judge
Price believed that the South was being
betrayed and resigned his office. In the
Civil War he was captured by the Federals
and confined in the prison at Alton, Ill. un
til September. 1862.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

Ex-Chief Of the Fire Department John
Lindsay has SO perfected his National
Patent Stair Fire Escape system that II
law relative to nre escapes as enacted by
the last General Assembly of Missouri Il
vii be to the advantage of owners OF build.
builders generally TO see models and plans
Of this perfect fire escape at Mr.. Andsly's
ONCE. Room 40e Commercial Building.
Write for booklet. with cuts and detailed
description OF the .National" Prompt at
tention to all inquiries and estimates freely
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
A PersOual Visit.

That's the thing To be where you can
see the fine collection of the Jaccard and
Merrick stocks selling at auction daily at
any prices they will bring. To enjoy the
feast of vision Is preparatory to realizing
the values and appreciatins the very low
prices you are at liberty to offer during the
sales conducted daily, 1879 a. m. to p.
NJ. at Olive and sixth streets.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07

days; then seal up in jars.
Take five pounds of the fruit cut into
blocks: put into a stcpe Jar. Boil three
pounds Of sugar with one quart of vinegar
and pour over the fruit. Continue to do th,s
for eight days. The following day pour on
the sirup. add to II half an ounce OF whole
cloves. and one ounce Of stick cinnamon:
boil together for a few minutes; then adj
the melon and simmer gently for half an
hour Seal In Jars and do not open for two
or three months
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
Our Special statIonery c1er

Brought many pleased purchasers and or
ders since the announcement in Sunday pa
pers; VIII be glad to serve many more. as
IT'S very special offer. A monogram die
letter stamped on loo sheets of Crystal Bond
writing paper. with 100 envelopes to match
mot stamped, for H.75 Mermod & JAG
cards. Broadway and Locust. Mall order
requests given prompt attention.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-08-07
You May Need Glasses

And not realize 1t. DIR. Bond. expert opti-
clan. at Mermod & Jaccard's. Broadway
and Locust. will examine your eyes free Of
charge and tell you II glasses are needed.
II SO. he will ft them properly. Steel
frames. 81 and up; gold. S and up.
Type cards for testing eyes 1sahedJrss.