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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-03
AMERICANS PREPARE
FOR SIEGE THAT WAS SHORT.

FOR SIEGE THAT WAS SHORT.
Clark at once began to hurry preparations
for the investment of the fort. Under cover
Of darkness. with the cannon laundering
harmlessly over their heads. his men began
to throw up an intrenchment, behind which
the could lie in comparative safety during
the fighting which was to begin with the
first rays Of the next days sur. All night
long the men worked away with pick and
shovel and bayonet. dragging In tree trunks
to strengthen and raise the low line Of
earth that they had thrown up. And when
morning came they were ready.
The British cannonade began actively as
soon as the dawn showed the garrison
where the enemy was. but still tbs shot
went Wild: the British ri1emen aimed care
fully and fired steadily. but their bullets
struck harmlessly against the American
Notifications.
And the American rifles answered with
equal steadiness and more effect. TIE from
tier sharpshooters did not fire at random:
they waited until there was a head or an
arm or leg In sight. They did not always
hit what they shot at; but :ae!r success
was sufficient to discourage Hamilton; and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-03

the range Of the shadowy forms so slowly
but surely advancing: and the darkness.
which was only partially pierced by the
weak rays of the thin new moon that had
risen. prevented any execution being done
by the rifles.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
OBSERVES THE NEW COMET.
AStronHmPr nj LIrk. California. says
~ &" Some sO.nOu,OOU Miles
away.

The comet recently discovered by
Giovanni Ciacopini at Nice, France, in
the constellation of Fhetis has been OBJ
served at Lick Observatory, Cal, the
last week by Mr.. Aitken. 1t is faint
object Of the eleventh magnitude. and
therefore requires a telescope of con-
siderable size to observe it. MIR. Ait
ken has determined the path in which
the comet is moving. Its perihelion
passage, or time of nearest approach
to the sun, occurred on December / at
a distance of only two per cent smaller
than the earth's distance from the sun.
The plane of its orbit makes an angle
of 81 degrees with the ecliptic and in-
tersects it in longitude 1913 degrees.
The present distance of the comet
from the earth is some $4,000. 900 miles,
and the distance is increasing. The
brightness is decreasing, so that there
is no chance that the object will be
visible without a telescope.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
PLANS GREAT KANSAS RANCH.
Frn"k RocEefeIIer s"'d t" BE Trying
10 AdJ More Land to His
holdings.

1t is reported Mt Wichita that Frank
Rockefeller is negotiating for the pur-
chase Of 100000 acres of land in Kiowa
and Clark counties, Kan, with a view
TO stocking it with horses and high
grade cattle, sheep ,and hogs, espe-
cally horses, for which he sees a
profitable future.
The land is along Soldier creek, tho
fastest running water in the state,
and which is fed by great many
springs, numbers Of them artesian.
At present he owns the land on both
sides of the creek for over seven
miles, but the area is too small for
his plans. He has but few horses on
his present ranch, but they have so
demonstrated the adapta bility of the
country for giving bone and wind to
their kind that Mr.. Rockefeller is
anxious to experiment on a larger
scale. 1t is also said that he will ex-
pertinent with poultry and animals
of various kinds, including some of the
wild animals of the plains. At pres
ent his ranch is stocked with high
grade Hereford cattle and sheep.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
EXPERT HOUSE HUNTERS.
several Brieht women Of New york
Make Their Lfeing BY senrch-
Ing for Homes for others.

There are several bright women in
New York who make good livelihood
by finding flats for people. BY making
it regular profession they accunu-
late knowledge of city houses that is
of great value. To none are they more
welcome than to nervous mothers and
busy housewives who wish to change
their residence, but dislike the prelim-
mary necessity of calling at a hundred
places in order to find satisfactory
apartment. The most successful rep
resentatiye of this new calling, speak
ing of her experience, said to-day:
Real estate agents are pecuniarily
interested in leasing property, and in
variably give rose-tinted views to all
applicants. Tenants themselves are
just as hard to deal with. One will not
live on a block where there is saloon,
another must he within a reasonable
distance of good public school, be-
tween which and her house there must
be no street railway. A third desires
north and south location, and a
fourth can live nowhere but in a corner
apartment.
Beyond these are the limitations re-
specting rent, neighborhood, the prox-
unity of factories and churches. the
equipment of the building, the right to
keep dogs in the apartment, the num-
Der of children and babies in the build
ing, the presence of musicians in the
same house or next door.
Il get fairly well paid for my labor
and receive from $3.50 upwards for re-
ports. | make regular commissions
from several brokers, especially those
who have fine list of customers. |
have two busy seasons corresponding
to the moving days in May and Octo-
ber."
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
and place for the banquet.

and place for the banquet.
Mr.. Harry Chamberlain made mo.
tion that the Board defray all the leg
itimate expenses of the first commit
tee. Some discussion ensued as to che
Boards ability to do this, but ultimate
ly the motion was passed.
The Secretary read the names of the
following gentlemen who were receiv-
ed as new members of the Board. w.
A. Metcalf. w. e. Detlor H. ".
Speelman and S. A. Coffman
Mr.. Hathaway stated he had con-
yersation with the engineer who had
charge Of the surveying party which
last April was engaged in running a
line from the main line of the B. & o.
at Fairmont, w. Va, to Bens Run,
point on the Ohio side "a miles above
the city. The engineer suggested that
Mr.. Hathaway communicate with the
B. G o. officials and set forth the
many advantages which the city has to
offer as an inducement to the extern
sion of the main line through this
section. A prominent citizen had con.
versed with the main engineer of the
line and the latter believes that the
tracks of the B. G o. would be put
down along the proposed route.
Mr. Harry Merydith, when called up.
on to state the prospects for the con-
struction of a bridge across theriver at
this point, said that there was no
doubt but that the bridge would span
the Ohio from Marietta to Williams
town.
Mr.. j. H. Grafton was aware that
the County Commissioners had invited
the Grand Lodge of Ohio Masons to
participate in laying the corner stone
of the new court house, but he believ-
ed the Board of Trade should be rep
resented at the ceremonies.
He therefore moved that
committee of five members be
selected to confer with the
County Commissioners relative to
representation of the Board at the ded-
ication. The following men were ap-
pointed: S. R. VanMetre, M. M.
Rose, G. R. Harper, Judge Rood and
A. d. Alderman.
Adjournment was then taken.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
QUEEN WILHELMINA
Her Lover Enters the Dutch Capital Amid
Widest Enthusiasm.
BY Associated Press.
FROM VOTING

BY Associated Press.
The Hague, Jan. 31.-Duke' Henry,
of Mecklenburg- -Schwerin, whom
Queen Wilhelmina will marry, made a
formal entry into the capital this eve
ming. He was received at the rail.
way station by a guard of honor, with
great ceremony.
The Premier welcomed him on be-
half of the cabinet as "the bethored of
our beloved Queen and Dutch sub
ject."
The Duke drove in one of the state
carriages to the palace, where Queen
WiThelmina waited him in the vesti
bule.
An enormous crowd displayed the
widest enthusiasm. and the troops
were scarcely able to control the peo-
pie who massed around the palace.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
CIRCUIT RACES.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press
San Francisco. CAL. Jan. 31.--Five
favorites went down to defeat.
Six furlongs: Alzura, first; Rave
ing, second; Approdis, third. Time,
1:14%.
Seven furlongs: Favionus, first;
True Blue, second; Monanic, third.
Time, 1925.
Seven furlongs Handicaper. first;
Montellada, second; The Singer, third
Time 1928.
Mile: Cosarles Lebel, first; Fidel-
iul, second; Billy Moore, third
Time, 1:43.
Mile and 70 yards; Castake, first;
Astor, second; Artilla. third. Time
1:46k.
Six furlongs: Good Hope first;
Torsina, second; Native. third. Time,
1:14A.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
MAY BE MADE FOUR YEARS.
Growing Sentiment In Congress to
LenSthen the Term of Service of
House Members

There is n growing sentiment in
congress in favor Of making the terms
of the members of the house four
years, instead of two as at present. 1t
is contended by many members of the
house, who claim to be disinterested,
better legislation would be the result
from such n change. The house
would be more deliberate in its ac-
tion, the members would be more like
ly 10 vote their convictions. and not
depend upon the senate to amend
much unwise Legislation which is
pushed through the house in response
to the demand of public sentiment.
In discussing this subject, a west
eru member said: II have seen mem
bers trembIe in their boots when called
upon TO vote upon a question pending
in the house. frequently, in defer
ence TO public opinion, they were
forced to vote against their convic-
tions. Tie members knew that If
they did not bow to the public will
they would be turned down at, the
polls at the next election.
"lf n member had four years TO
serve he would have time enough 10
Justify himself with his constituents,
AS the wisdom OF his action woG.d
become apparent. Frcquentl5 ihels-
no other reason than that they do
not have time to square themselves
with their constituents" r
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

so pair of All Wool Blankets. in red
and white, fine quality, western makes,
full large sizes, at $2.9S, were 1915,
$4.OO and $425; at 1925. were S425,
81. so and $49S. Mixed Wool and Cot
ton at proportionate reductions. 100
single blankets in all grades, at soc,
CSC, CSC to S1.4S.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
Glass Tumblers at 15c. a dozen this
week. Glass Goblets at 27c a dozen
this week. Lots of bargains here.

Our Grocery is humming these days
with hot prices. Nothing like it any
where else See some of the prices for
this week.
25 cases Of fine quality canned Corn,
at 4 cans for 25c. Lima Beans at 5"
H. Shredded Cocoanut at 15c lb. Rice
at SC 10. Prunes, ID for 25c. Evapo-
rated Peaches, Sc ID. EvaDorated APP
pies at Sc ID. Figs at Sc ID. Con-
densed Cream at 12c a can. Taffy, 1Oc
a rb. Lozenges at 1Oc ID. Cinnamon
(Thunder) at 10c ID. Candies. SC, &c,
Sc and Sc ID. Crackers, &c per ID. Ev-.
erything this week bargain, quality,
weight and satisfaction guaranteed.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
CUBAN
Constitution is a
Source
OF UNEASINESS
To the Friends of Those
People
DEADLOCK ON QUESTION OF
Eligibility to the Senate Of the Fair Lite
Island.
DEADLOCK ON QUESTION OF
Eligibility to the Senate of the Fair Lite
Island.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
HAVANA, JAN. S1.-AT LAST
NIGHTS SESSION THE CUBAN
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
FINISHED A LOT OF MINOR BUSI-
NESS, COMPLETING ITS WORK TO
SECTION TWELVE.
ARTICLE THREE IN SECTION 7
WAS so MODIFIED AS TO MAKE
ONLY NATIVE BORN CUBANS ELI
GIBLE TO THE SENATE.
A SIMILAR CLAUSE IN ARTICLE
OF SECTION ~ WHICH WILL BE
CONSIDERED THIS AFTERNOON,
BROUGHT ABOUT A DEADLOCK IN
THE CONVENTION. IT is IN REF
ERENCE TO THE QUALIFICATIONS
OF THE PRESIDENT, AND THE
OLD GOMEZ FIGHT HAS BEEN
REVIVED.
THE ANTI-GOMEz MEN FAVOR.
ED ELIGIBILITY ONLY TO NATIVE
BORN CUBANS, WHILE THE AD-
MIRERs OF GEN. GOMEZ ADvo-
GATED THE RETENTION OF THE
CLAUSE IN THE ORIGINAL DRAFT
MAKING ELIGIBLE NATURALIZED
CITIZENS WHO SERVED TEN
YEARS IN THE WARS.
EACH BALLOT RESULTED IN A
TIE OF IA TO IA. THREE MEMBERS,
SENORAS RIVERA, GENER AND
LORENTE, BEING ABSENT.
AFTER THE DISCUSSION, SENIOR
GENER, WHO is AN AvoWED
GOMEZITE, ENTERED AND A CALL
WAS MADE FOR THE PRESIDENT
TO ASSEMBLE THE CONVENTION,
THE OPPONENTS OF GEN. GOMEZ.
HOWEVER, WITHDREW FROM THE
HALL.
THE EVENING SESSION WAS
SUSPENDED THROUGH WANT OF
A QUORUM, THE ANTI GOMEZ
FACTION REFUSING TO ATTEND.
THE DEADLOCK THREATENS
TO CONTINUE INDEFINITELY.
GENER WILL VOTE WITH THE
GOMEZ FACTION. SENIOR RIV,
ERA ASKED TO BE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
INDIANA
May be Visited by Mrs. Nation In Her
Wrath.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
. Muneis Ind. Jan. 31.-Mrs. A. B.
Cusick, relative of Mrs. Carrie Ma
ton, the Kansas saloon demollsher. re-
ports that Mrs. Nation intends visit
ing Muncie in the very near future.
Mrs. Cusick intimates that Mrs. Ma
tion Will stand aghast at the numerous
saloons in this city. and she expects
the wrecker to make demonstration
here against liquor dealers.
Mrs. Cusick believes Mrs. Nation
will visit indianapolis and other cities
in the gas belt while enroute to the
home of other relatives south Of Nun
Gle.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

Mems Solid Calf Shoes, taps. at
$1.69, were S2.55. Three taps, do, at
$1S9, worth $2.75. Rubbers at 15c,
1Sc, 29c, 35c and 45c. Ladies' Arctic
Overshoes at 4Sc a pair Great Bar
gains in all shoes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

Balance of stock of Duck and Duck
Waterproof Goats small sizes, at 69c
and 9Se; a snap for those who can
wear them.
Unusual bargains in Clothing. No
reasonable offer refused = Overcoats
this week.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

20 dozen Mems Underwear. At 25c.
were 33c, 371ac to soc. 10 dozen Mems
Underwear; at 35c. were soc to 75c.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01

so dozen pairs Foster Kid Gloves at
rs cts. pair, worth S1O0. All colors
and sizes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-02-01
POsfman's Bnsy seasonA.

1t is just possible, says The Chicago
Record, that the post Office clerks are
not sorry that Christmas comes but
once year.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28
CLERK AGREES
To STAND TRIAL
Man Accused Of Steal
ing State Papers Is
Arraigned.

NEW YORK, Nov. N.5Carl H. Hoff-
mann. who was employed as a stenogra-
pher by the Isthmian Canal Commission
at Washington, was arraigned before
United States Commissioner Shields to-
day, charged with stealing Government
papers He agreed to return to Washing
ton to stand trial
The charge against Hoffman, is that on
November 10 he stole a copy of the final
report of the commission to President
Roosevelt 1t was charged that Hoffmanil
offered copy of the canal commission 5
report TO the French ambassador and
that another copy was offered to news
paper.
1t is understood here that when Secre-
tary Hay was informed that a State
paper was being offered in this city he
reported the matter to the United States
District Attorneys Office at Washington.
An investigation was at once begun by
the Washington Police Department and
the arrest followed,
The specific charge against Hoffman,
is that on the 18th day of November ne
stole the final report of the canal commits
sion TO President Roosevelt. When the
complaint was read Hoffman, did not
answer. but when the Commissioner
asked him if he wished to waive eXaIn1na-
ton he nodded and he consented TO go
back to Washington
1t is alleged that when the commission
made reports Hoffman, struck them OIL
on the typewriter 1t is also alleged that
he struck off more duplicates than We're
needed and would sell them to such news
papers as would buy them. He, II IS al
copies of the final report of the. commits
sion. Up to the time he was taken to the
I,udloWr-street Jail he made no admission
and had nothing whatever to say.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28
MONTANA WILL
FIGHT TRUSTS
Governor Toole on the
Alert to Prevent a
Combine.
Consolidation of Railroad
Lines May Cause
Trouble.

HELENA, Mont. Nov. Ex-Governor
ToOle last night replied to the invita- ton
Of Governor Van SAINT to attend the con-
ference Of Governors of the Northwestern
States to agree to a concerted measure to
prevent the consolidation of railroads un-
der the joint ownership of the Northern
Securities Company. Governor Toole said
in part:
If you have rightly interpreted the
purpose of this organization as it relates
to the State Of Minnesota, there would
seem to be no doubt that such a con-
sohdation is q violation of the spirit. If
not the letter, of Montana's constitution
Aside from prohibiting the consolidation
Of parallel or competing lines, our stat
utes provide that every person. corpora
uons stock company or association Of
persons in this State. who directly or in
directly combine or form what is known
as a trust or tend 10 treat monopoly in
The manufacture, sale or transportation
OF any articles, is punishable by impris-
Onment IN the State prison for not eX-
ceeolng i've years, or by a fine not eX-
uon violating the provision of this sec
ton forfeits TO the State all its property
and franchises. and in the case of a for
eign corporation il is prohibited from
carrying on business in the State.
Il am not sufficiently advised at this
time TO indicate what remedies are avail
able TO defeat this consolidation and its
purpose to control the rates of transpor-
tetion in this State, but whatever lawful
and to that extent our cooperation may
be relied on
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28
KERSHOW'S NURSE TELLS
HOW SHE HEARD OF WILL
Alice Kennedy Says Jules Carnage
Came and Told Her About
Document

The Kershow will contest case in De-
partment of the Superior Court is still
affording a great deal of amusement to
the visitors to the court. Alice Kennedy,
the colored woman who cared for Ker-
show during his last illness and who gives
such remarkable answers to the ques-
lions asked her by the attorneys, was on
the stand again yesterday and displayed
the same amount of ignorance of dates
that she did in her examination the day
before. All years, months and days evil
IDENTIFY look alike to her, for she Informed
the court yesterday that she did not know
the day OF the week on which Good Fri
day falls or the time in the month the
Fourth of July is celebrated.
She said yesterday that she was first in
formed bv Jules Carnage of the fact that
in the will which is now being disputed
she had been left $1,000. He came to her
house the morning the Yale athlete died
and told her that KershoW had left her
that sum. He also told her to go to the
office of Attorney Kowalsky and see about
it. She said that at that time she in
formed Carnage that she would have
nothing to do with that will She said
she did not want to get linked up with
that crowd" On being asked to explain,
she said that she knew of no other will
made by Max Kershow except the one
in the possession of Attorney Michaels,
and that she also knew that Max Ker-
show had made on provision for her in
that document. She admitted, however,
that Kershow had told her that he would
leave her $1,000.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28
CLAIMS MARSHAL
NEY's MILLIONS
Descendant Of French
Warrior a Citizen
Of Hawaii.
Interests Delegate Wilcox in
His Fight for Vast
Estate.

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov Emil Ney,
who claims to be a grandson of NaDo-
Icons greatest marshal has enlisted the
aid of Delegate to Congress Robert
w. Wilcox of Honolulu in his
attempt to gain possession of the
fortune of the famous warrior. which
row amounts to about S13.0O0,009.
Emil Ney is the bailiff of the Grand Jury
Of Honolulu district Marshal Ney. who
had eleven titles of nobility, from Prince
de la Moscow down through dulxedoms
to lesser ones, left two sons. one of whom
was Emil Ney's father. This son mar
ried against his mothers will woman
much below him in rank, though educated
and accomplished.
The son of Marshal Ney died, leaving
three children, of whom Emil Ney, now
resident of Honolulu, was the eldest.
The latter was born in Prussia. His
of his family and at IL years of age he
came to America.
The fortune which he is now seeking
through Delegate Wilcox was that of
Marshal Ney, which, at his execution, was
sequesteFed by the French Government,
but was ordered restored during the thir-
ties. 1t came into the possession OF Mar
shall Ney's other son. known as the Prince
of Moscow, who died bachelor in Paris
on October b. 1852. The fortune was then
held in trust by Count de Lavatary.
Emil Ney, on hearing of the death of
his uncle, began efforts to obtain the for
tune, these attempts being made through
Levi 2. Morton, then United States Min
lister to France. They were rewarded
only to the extent of accommodating an i'm
menSe amount of documentary evidence.
Ney, who was then in San Francisco, did
not at that time have money enough to
the Baldwin Hotel burned all these docu-
ments were DESTROYED.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28

BERLIN, Nov. 27.-In the Reichstag to-
day Herr Bassermann, National Liberal,
interpellated the Government regarding
the recent fatal duel at Insterburg, East
Prussia. in which Lieutenant Blaskowitz
was killed by Lieutenant Hilderbrand.
He asked what the Government was do
ing to prevent duels in the future.
The Minister Of War, General Won Goss-
Ter, in reply said that when Lieutenant
Bla skowitz offered. to apologize the coun-
Gil of honor ought to have arranged a
compromise. The Emperor had very care
fully investigated the matter and had
reached the conclusion that the object
and spirit of his Cabinet order concern
ing officers courts of honor had not been
observed. His Majesty had given strong
and definite expression of his opinion and
had peremptorfly commanded that full eff
feet should hereafter be given to this Or
der General Won Gossler added:
1--WE can only be grateful to the En-
peror for having with his wonted energy
indicated the right course to be pursued.
An official, like any citizen, is subject to
the penal provisions of the law. The
army is not the nursery of duels. In 1897
there were four duels in the army, In 1888
three, in 1899 eight, in 1900 four and in 1901
five duels. This shows that a good tone
predorninates among the officers In civil
ian circles duel is not regarded with the
seriousness with which it is viewed in
the army. We must publicly recognize
the fact that officers as a rule meet in
suits with dignity and composure."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1901-11-28
Licensed to Marry.

OAKLAND, Nov. N.-Licenses to marry
were issued to-day to George G. Hunt,
over q years. Seattle. and Harriet I. Ha-
raszthy. over IS, st. Helena; AIoney G.
Mcfarland, 81, and Alice M. Carpenter,
21 both of Oakland; Reginald H. Hopkins
over q, and Amelia F. Nelson, over Is,
and Sarah Fay, IS, both of San Francisco;
Robert E. Maddern, 80, and Annie E.
Heverin, %. both Of Oakland; Carlos F.
de Berna, 81, and JEANNE M. Thiel, 90
both of San Francisco: Gustavus j. Has
son, SO, and Grace E. Hall, 80, both of
Alameda; Samuel ]. Marsten, over 1. and
May Larkin, over Is, both of Alameda;
Henry S. Westcott. 50, and Rosa NJ Ellis,
B. beth Of sa s Fran nnS 81 Thomas B.
inson, IA, Oakland; Foye d. Battles. 81
Iivermore, and Jennie B. Hunt, 2s. Los
Angeles; Edward S. Faulkner. over d.
and Rose NJ. Carlan, over is, both of San
Francisco; William Johnson, So, and Lydia
NJ La Rieu, 81, both Of Oakland; Percy r.
Stuart, over 81, and Amelia Gripp, over
Is. both Of Oakland.