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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
ACQUITTED AT SECOND TRIAL.
David Leahy Found Not Guilty of
Illegal Voting.

David Leahy. who was charged with at
tempted fraudulent voting. was acquitted
after his second hearing in Judge Ferrisss
division of the Criminal Court yesterday
afternoon. He was charged with trying to
vote under the name of Fred Meyer in the
Fifth Precinct of the Seventeenth Ward at
the last city election.
Charles f. Brueckner of No 252S Benton
street. n judge of election at the Seven
teenth Ward polling place. testified that
Leahy came in and asked for a ballot under
the name of Fred Meyer. Brueckner said
he knew Meyer and at once challenged the
vote. whereupon Leahy hurriedly left the
place. Other witnesses corroborated his tes-
timony. and the State closed.
]. F. N1arquard. judge OF election, and
Samuel Mclaughlin. clerk. testified that
Leahy came In and asked for a ballot in his
own name. making only the mistake of go-
ing to the wrong polling place.
Leahy was tried for the same offense last
June but the jury disagreed
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
sTRUBE VERY MUCH ALIVE.
His Name Attached to a Body by
Mistake.

There was considerable of "mfx-rp'
at the Coroners office yesterday. growing
out of an exchange of names at the City
Hospital Fred Whitelaw died at the hos
pitai Tuesday evening from malaria. In
Some manner the name of Jack Strube, who
was patient at the hospital, was con-
nected with the body.
Deputy Coroner FItzsimmons notified the
police to summon the witnesses to the Cor
oneT's eftice for the inquest Thursday. On
inquiry. 1t was found that Strube, who was
dubbed by Sergeant Lally of the Fourth
Police District at Seventeenth street and
Franklin avenue on the morning of Septem-
pital several days before.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
READY FOR ACTUAL WORK
ON WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS.
Building Designs Preliminary
Upon by the Board of Directors and the United States
mission Which Removes All Obstacles.

The ground plans Of the Worlds Fair, in
cluding eight large exhibit buildings. were
approved by the Board of Directors yester-
day afternoon at a meeting held in the
Odd Fellows building.
Immediately upon the passage Of the plans
by the board resolution announcing the
fact was sent to the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Commission, which was in ses-
sion at the Southern Hotel. and that body
In turn. unanimously approved the plans as
adopted by the Board of Directors.
This action by the two principal govern
ing bodies OF the Worlds Fair practically
completes the preliminary work on the
grounds and buildings. From now on the
actual building of the Fair will commence.
A large force of craftsmen and engineers
will be put to work on the mechanical prob
lens Of the various buildings. and the shap-
ing Of the site to accommodate the archi-
tectural scheme will begin in the near fu-
ture.
The approval of the grounds and buildings
by the Board of Directors was unanimous
and enthusiastic. Many of the Directors saw
the plans for the first time at yesterday s
meeting. All Of these expressed their ad-
miration Of them in the highest terms, and
during the hours session, when the draw
ings were explained by Director of Works
Isaac 8. Taylor. there was not single sug-
eestion for an alteration anywhere
DETAILS OF THE SCHEME
EXPLAINED By MIR. TAYLOR.
During the morning session of the Nation
al Commission Mr.. Taylor was present and
fully explained to that body the details of
the grounds and building plans. To man.
the Commissioners expressed hearty ap-
proval Of them, and through Mr.. Taylor
complimented the Commission of Architects
for the magnificence Of their conceptions.
They stated unhesitatingly that when car
ried out the plans would result in the
Rrandest and most beautiful Exposition the
world has ever seen.
At the meeting of the Board Of Directors.
pictures OF the exhibit buildings submitted
by the members of the Commission Of Arch
itects were placed on easels in front of the
members. A detail plan Of the general lay
out Of the grounds showed the relative po-
sitions Of buildings, lagoons. avenues, prom
enades and other divisions Of the site.
In an address lasting three-quarters Of an
hour. Architect Taylor explained the va
rious features OF the general scheme, indi-
eating on the chart and pictures the points
as he went along. Numerous questions were
asked ty the Directors and general dis
cussion OF the plans was INDUCED in. A mo-
ton to approve the plans was carried with
out . dissenting vote.
The following resolution. which had been
prepared by the Executive Committee, was
adopted, and at once forwarded to the
Louisiana Purchase Commission:
PLANS FOR EIGHT BUILDINGS
APPROVED NJ RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved. by the Board OF Directors.
11n.ae ey.~ sprs,s,6 r,l,n Rnr nlwSk m seneral
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

exhibit buildings of this company. as pro-
posed by the Commission Of Architects,
snd padnss se anS
the Executive Committee. as set forth in
diagram No. l. hereto attached. be adopted
and rendered to the Louisiana Purchase
as provided in section in the act of Con-
gress. entitled. An act to provide for cele-
brating the one hundredth anniversary of
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
etc. approved March 3, 1901"
Chairman william H. Thompson of the
Grounds and Buildings Committee an.
plans and pictures OF the buildings would
be made public not later than Sunday.
The following resolutions were adopted
by the National Commission in adopting the
Whereas. On the 18th day of October. A.
tendered 'n to the Commission the IrpaHS nIans af
buildings for the Exposition purposes. to be
erected upon the site heretofore selected, on
marked. Ground plan of the Exposition
buildings" this day filed with said tender,
together with perspective. of the buildings
free treatment of classic design. and the
Commission having fully and carfully con-
sidered such plans so rendered, and the
same meeting the approval of the Commits
sion. therefore.
BE it resolved. That in the exercise of
the discretion vested in the Commission by
An act to provide for celebrating the one
hundredth anniversary Of the purchase of
the Louisiana Territory by. the. United
ton Of arts, Industries. manufactures and
the products Of the soil. mine. forest and sea
II M,ssner the city of ST. LOUIS in the State Of
plans be and they are hereby accepted for
the purpose of the Exposition in said act
authorized.
AUXILIARY COMMITTEES
TO PUSH STATE WORK.
Exhibits has. through Chairman c. H. Hut
tig, appointed auxiliary committees from
eleven States to assist the committee in
the work Of promoting Worlds Fair work
these committees. after conference with Mr.
Huttig has agreed to use his entire i'm
fuence in the State he represents. to press
forward the work with all possible vigor.
Committees representing the remaining
States will be selected as rapidly as nos.
sible. and at an early date meeting of all
Territorial Exhibits Committee will be held
Tor the purpose of mapping out a general
plan OF campaign in carrying forward the
work.
The committees selected are as follows:
Illinois-George ]. Tansey, chairman
president st. Louis Transfer Co; Judge W.
G. Jones. A. B. Pond. Percy Werner. Doctor
Kentucky-D. r. Francis. chairman; Will
Hanson n, Bacon president: Harry B. Hawes.
g. Moore. Sim T. Price. General George
II. Shields.
Maine.c. W. 8. Cobb. chairman. chancel-
Henry c: Lewis. F. B. York.
Massachusetts-Clark H. Sampson. chair
George A. Newcomb, T. D. Kfmball.
New Hampshire-L. B. Tebbetts. chair
man; E. o. stanard. George 7. Cram, r. n.
Hubbard, F. o. Sawyer.
New York-George d. Wright, chairman:
Nanford Crawford. Norman ). Colman.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
WHAT DID CARNEGIE SAY?
Question Tpsets Croker. Tammany
Leaders and Seth Low.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Oct. 16.-What did Carnegie
say? This was the question that upset
Richard Croker, Seth Low and all the lead
ers of the Tammany and fusion armies to-
day.
Mr.. Croker. quick TO scent an advantage.
denounced the letter which Lincoln Kent
says he received from Mr.. Carnegie. as a
fraud He went further, and offered s.. 100
for the original letter. AS for Mr.. Kent. he
was like Sadie Camps Mrs Harris-very
much talked about. but not seen.
Mr.. Low, convinced by cablegram to
an afternoon n; newspaper mat the, the kent & ie.
a big meeting in Carnegie Hall. and with
drew all arguments based upon his belief
in its authenticity.
Il always fight hard against the enemy.
said Mr.. Low. but fight fairly
Mr. Shepard made two speeches tonight
in which he announced that he had not
changed his opinions since 1887. when he
Tammany as corrupt.
The odds in the betting market closed with
Shepard still favorite at to 4.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
INJURED IN CLASS FIGHT.
Students at Drake University In
dulge in a Free-fOr-All.

Des Moines. Ia. Oct. 1s-In a fierce class
fight between freshmen and sOphomores at
Drake University this morning three men
were seriously injured.
William Peck. sophomore was kicked in
the head and lay unconscious on the cam
pus for an hour. Charles McVey. a fresh
man, had rib broken. Charles Coffan, q
sophomore. sprafned his knee badly.
The freshmen were victorious, owing to
their greater numbers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
FRIGHTENED TWO HIGHWAYMEN
John J. O'Brien Saved Leon Jobin
From Robbery.

While Leon Jobin of No. 2Ses Cass avenue
was on his way home shortly after o. clock
yesterday morning at jefferson and Casy
avenues. ne encountered two men. one Of
whom tried to 80 through his pockets.
John ]. O'Brien of the c'Brten Roller
Works rushed toward the highwayman and
Sergeant of Police Kennedy chased them
to Twenty first and Division streets, where
the two men separated He fired shot in
placed under arrest. He gave his name as
Frank Tracy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
VETERAN ENGINEER DEAD.
Funeral of James A. Dallas Will
Take Place To-Day.

The funeral of James A. Dallas, veteran
steamboat engineer, who died early TUESDAY
morning at the Marine Hospital, will take
place at o'clock this afternoon from the
family residence. No. S21 Benton street. The
burial will be In Kupp's Cemetery. The
officers and crew of the ferryboat Madison
Will act as pallbearers.
James A. Dallas was born in Mason
County, Kentucky, seventy years ago and
came to st. Louis in 1913. He at first
learned the blacksmiths trade. but later
became marine engineer. and served in
which have run ON Western and Southern
rivers. He enlisted In the Confederate
Army at the outbreak Of the Civil War and
remained In the ranks for four years. Al
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
BIG THEFT Of JEWELRY.
Trunk Full of Samples Stolen
From a Railroad.

New York. Oct. 16.-The Police Depart
ment of New York has been asked by pri-
vate detective agency to join in the search
for a trunk containing 10000 worth of Jew
elry samples that was stolen while in tram
sit from Boston to Providence on Seplem-
ber IS.
The jewelry was owned by a prominent
firm of jewelers. and included q complete
line of samples of gold workmanship. Cir
culars containing description of the val
uables have been sent to the police through
out the country.
There were 400 gold rings. hundreds of
necklaces of many different patterns
lorgnette chains, mems vest and fob chains
and hundreds of chains of other patterns.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

George H: Morgan, Charles r. Blake.
Thomas Wright.
Ohio--Colonel S. W. Fordyce. chairman:
Edward Hidden. G. ". Galbreath. Wallace
Delafield, Joseph NJ. Hayes, the Reverend
Naphtali Lucccck, c. h.. Udell, T. r. Bal
lard.
Pennsylvanis-George d. Reynolds. chair
man: Joseph Ramsey. Alex. Cochran, Smith
P. Gait and J. f. Smith.
Tennessee-James Y. Player. chairman;
B. Grubbs Lewis T. Tune Lawrence
Branch, Charles B. Stark. Judge Henry w.
Bond. Frank Estes and Dorsey a. Jamison.
Vermont-C. =. WalbriGge. chairman; o.
l.. Whitelaw. H. N. Pollard. L. X. Black
mer and Z. B. Adams.
Connecticut-George a. Baker chairman;
Colonel James G. Butler. hobart Brinsmade,
z c. Sterling and Asa " Day
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
ANTHONY BOKERN'S FUNERAL,
Many Friends Attended Obsequies
of Well-knOwn Citizen.

The funeral services of Anthony Bokern.
who died last Sunday evening. took place
yesterday morning from his late residence
at No. GIG Rutger street. The Reverend C.
NJ. Kenrick officiated in the services at St.
Nincent's Church. assisted by the Paragon
Quartet.
The pallbearers We're Louis Osterholt,
Leon L. Hull. Frank A. Hobein. George A.
BrunGard. John Vogel. Louis Mette, Philip
W. Schneider and James A. Quirk
Mr.. Bokern was a years old He had
lived in St. Louis sixty-one years. having
been for thirty-one years. and until fifteen
years ago. the proprietor of an oyster house
at No. 800 North Third street. He was one
of the oldest parishioners of st. Vincent's
Church
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
WEEDS HIS DAUGHTER-IN-LAW.
Tennessee Banker Marries the
Widow of His Son.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Cairo. ILL.,. Oct. 16-J. f. Bryan OF Dixon.
Tenn, where he is banker. and Mrs Eva
C. Bryan of Murray, KY. were married at
the Courthouse yesterday by Judge W. 8.
Dewey.
The bridegroom was father-in-law to the
ride He claims to be cousin Of William
j. Bryan.
The couple had been previously married,
hut as there was question of its legality
in Kentucky and Tennessee. and in order to
make the marriage legal proof, they came
to Illinois. where the statutes do not pro-
hibit man from marrying hts widowed
daughter-in-law
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
ACQUIT ILLINOIS PREACHER.
The Rev. George X. Hoover vindi-
Gated by a Committee.

Evanston. Ill. Oct. 16.-The Reverend Geo
K. Hoover. accused Of misappropriating
funds of the American Home Finding Asso-
citation. was acquitted here to-day by the
committee Of fifteen Of the Methodist Rock
River Conference.
The business methods Of the organization,
however. were criticised. and the Bishop
was advised not to appoint any man to q
connection with 1t.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
KING LE0P0LD's PLANS.
No Date Fixed for His Visit to the
United States. =

Brussels. Oct 16.-In regard to King Leo
pold's proposed visit to the United States
it is understood here that his Majesty has
entertained the idea for some time. though,
absolutely nothing is known in court cir
cles as to when he intends to carry out
his purpose. .
There IS no sign of preparations being
royal household consider that as the cham
bers have been convoked and as parlia<
mentary life is In full swing. the present
is not the time for a prolonged absence
Of the King from Belgium
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
PRICE OF ORE ADVANCING.
Some Producers Refuse to Sell,
Hoping for Better Market.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Joplin. Mo-. Oct. 16.-Zinc ore has taken
another jump and bidding among the pur-
chasers has become active. Several tons Of
high-grade ore were purchased in and
around Carterville and Prosperity, Mo-, to-
day for SIS per ton. This is an advance of
80 cents over the highest price paid last
week. This price was refused by several
producers at Joplin, and the ore at Oronogo
is being held for further advances. 1t is
expected that the top price for the week
morning.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

not the only remarkable lane" in the city,
according to discovery made by the Num-
cipal Assembly. AT an attempt made re-
Gently, TO pave Tenth street from Lafayette
to jackson street and the remons;rance sub
mitted by the property owners disclosed the
fact that in the nine blocks between the
ows. or an average of three to the block.
Tenth street was at once denominated
widows Lane
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
DIVIDED ON CHANGE OF NAME.
Question Finally Referred to the
Next Episcopal Convention.

NVNl LIJISOVF1tNf N1UiIS tHCIUII.
San Francisco, Cal, Oct. 16.-Considerable
sessions of the Triennial Episcopal Con-
vention, new Missionary Bishop was
elected, and in the House Of Deputies there
to change the name of the church.
This question came up on motion to con-
n Joint commission, to which the subiect
should be referred. Finally, the reference
OF the subject to joint commission was
agreed upon.
ed Doctor Cameron Mann Of Kansas city
10 be Missionary Bishop Of North Dakota,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

the close OF ilostilities he returned TO St
Louis and became engineer the Fanny
Lewis and the Hiawatha. both steamers
plying in the Missouri River. between st
Louis and Kansas City. In 1881 James Dali
las made a trip on the United States ves-
sci Sherman. from the mouth of the Mis-
sissippi River 10 the headwaters of the Mis-
souri, River in the Rocky Mountains.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
JOURNEY OF THE COURT.
China's Rulers Making Progress on
Way tO PaEin

Pekin. Oct. 16.-The Court arrived at
Tung-Kuan Friday last. October II. and
will remain there for several days in order
to recuperate from the fatigue due to trav-
cling over the execrable roads.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
EARNS NAME OF WIDOWS LANE.
st. Joseph Street Will Enjoy a
Unique Distinction.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Joseph, No.. Oct. 1&-''Lovers' Lane.
st. Joe.' made famous by Eugene Field, .
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
J >>>< 30 . >>>>>>>u
. MEMBERS OF BOARD OF
, LADY MANAGERS CHOSEN. .

. Partial list of the Board of Lady 4
. Managers Of the Worlds Fair: 4
. Miss Helen Miller Gould of New 4
. York City. 4
. Mrs. John A. Mccall OF New York 4
o City.
. Miss Anna L. Dawes of Pittsfield, 4
. Mass. 4
. Mrs. Frederick Hanger of Little I
. Rock Ark. 4
. Mrs John N. Holcombe of Hart 4
. ford, Conn. 4
. Mrs. James L. Blair of St Louis, 4
q Mo. q
- . y . Q q q q A>A. .
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
MISS HELEN GOULD is CHOSEN
FIRST OF THE LADY MANAGERS.

National the Phanthpc Daughter of the Late
Railroad Maenate Board That Will Direct
Woman's Work at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

returns, and nervousness vanishes as new
rich pure blood once more circuiates
through all parts of the system.
S. S. S. is the only purely vegetable
blood purifier known. 1t contains no min
erals Whatever. Send for our free book
on blood and skin diseases and write ouf
physicians for any information or advice
wanted. No charge for medical advice.
me swIfr sPfciFic e.. ATLANTA, O.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17

My wife used sew
era1 bottles of S. S. S.
as a blood purifier and
to tone up a weak and
emaciated system, with
very marked effect by
way Of Improvement.
We regard it a
great tonic and blood,
purifier. "-J. F. DUFF,
Princeton, Mo.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-17
No External
Symptoms.

The blood may be in bad condition,
yet with no external signs, no skin
eruption or sores to indicate it. The
symptoms in such cases being variable
appetite, poor digestion, an indescribable
weakness and nervousness, loss of flesh
and general rundown condition of the
system-clear1y showing the blood has
lost its nutritive qualities, las become thin
and sratery. It is in just such cases that
S. S. S. has done some OF its quickest and
most effective work by building up the
blood and supplying the elements lacking
to make it strong and vigorous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-09-26
GOING TO WASHINGTON.
PRESIDENTS Family Preparing to Leave
OYSTER Bay.

New York. Sept 25.-Mrs Theodore
Roosevelt wife of the president. is
busily preparing at her home in Oys-
ter Bay for her departure for Wash
ington.
William Loeb. Jr who was private
secretary 10 Mr. Roosevelt when he
held the office of vice president and
who is TO be the assistant TO Mr.. Cor
telyou. the presidents secretary. is at
oyster Bay assisting in the departure
Of the president family.
1t is not expected President Roose-
yelt will visit his old home for the
present at least. Mr. Loeb will ac-
company Mrs. Roosevelt and her chill
dren to Washington.
Ants can stand extremes OF neat anc
cold. Forty-eisht hours exposure 70
frost will not kill them. and one sort
has been observed to build its nest in
chinks In a blacksEith's forge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-09-26
TO SUPPRESS ANARCHY.
National Organization for That Pur
pose Formed in Kansas.

Wichita. Kan. Sept. o6.-What is
designed 10 be a national organization
for the suppression III anarchy in the
United States has been formed here,
The constitution and bylaws provide
that subordinate lodges shall be or,
ganized all over the United States;
that business and manufacturing con-
Germs that employ persons OF known
anarchistic tendencies shall be boy
cotted: and each subordinate lodge
shall report all anarchists in its luris-
dietion to the head lodge. whicn IL
turn shall give their names TO the ma
tional secret service bureau. or. in the
event OF congress pass sng laws against
anarchists. prosecutions will he lnst..
tutel by the organization itself.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-09-26
cORBIN WE'LL PLEASED.
Briefly Discusses the Situation in the
Philippines.

Washington, Sept. 2G.-Major Gen
eral Corbin, the adju,ant general O:
the army, returned from the Philip
pines during the morning While he
declined to submit to formal inter
view he talked freely of the affairs in
the island. particularly Of the work
accomplished by Generals Sternb.rg.
Weston and Greely. The general is
greatly pleased with the conditions
obtaining in the archipelago and was
particularly gratified 10 find the
health OF the army so excellent and
TO see for himself evidence of the good
feeling among the officers and sol
diers. The general is of the opinion
that the work of the heads Of staff de-
partments in the Philippines has been
OF great advantage in the adminl>t!a-
ton Of military affairs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-09-26

or these dispatches. unless Admiral
Sampson's dispatch No. I. to Admiral
Schley should also be read as Admiral
Schlev's orders were based on that.
AT this point Captain rarker re.
marked that this dispatch wonT not
he found. To this remark. Captain
Lemly took exception. saying that il
was ont of place for counsel to make
such comment. Admiral Dewey sus.
tainea the objection.
The order Of Admiral Sampson,
Whlc! Is letter known as the Dear
Schley" letter. was then read.
On cross-examination Admiral Cot.
ton said that while he had delivered
four or five dispatches to Admiral
Schley he had had the original only
Of the enc dispatch which he had
given. They had all been translated
by Lieutenant Beall and he had not
seen the originals Of any but that one
lie had no record of any other dis.
patches
Mr.. Rayner-"I think may be can
help YOU II You will let me. | will see
II cannot refresh Your memory. Are
You not mistaken about dates and is
not the date Of the delivery of these
dispatches the 3lst. instead of the
9th Of May You did deliver the dis
patches there is no doubt?"
All the dispatches | received at St
Nicholas Mole We're delivered to Com
modore Sclley on the morning Ct May
2. 1895 There Is no mistake about
that. The dispatches | received at
Kingston for Commodore Sehlev We're
delivered on the morning Of May 81
There IS no mistake about that"
Il 2.25 o'clock Admiral Cotton was
excused and Captain William G. Wise
Who was III command Of the auxiliary
cruiser Yale was called 70 the Wit.
ness stand. He told OF his reconn0it
.ins al,ort Santiago harbor on May
- previous to the arrival OF the fly
ff4p NpitalrQr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1901-09-26
Cured off shronic Diarrhoea After Thirty
Years suffering.

Il suffered for thirty years with di-
arrhoea and thought | was past being
cured" says John 5. Holloway. of
French Camp. Miss. Il had spent too
much time and and money and suffered
so much that | had given up all hopes
OF recovery. | was SO feeble from tine
effects Of the diarrhoea that | could do
no kind Of labor, could not even travel.
but hyaccident was permitted 10 find a
bottle If Chamberlain Collie. hoera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. and after taking
several bottles am entirely cured Of
that trouble. | am SO pleased with the
result that ! am anxious that il he in
reach If all who suffer as / have For
sale ~ all druggists.