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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
CROWD THE STREETS.
Christmas Bargain-Seekers Brave
the Cold Winds and Binding
Snow.

Happy crowds Of Christmas shopper kept
busy the blue-coated Broadway squad al
day yesterday. in spite of biting cold and
spiteful little gusts of keen-edGed wind that
chased one another around corners In the
retail business district.
Not until a binding snowfall began just
before dusk did the crowds begin to grow
thin as the shoppers hurried home. some
carrying bundles and baskets. but most OF
them depending hopefully on the overworked
and much-abused delivery service OF the
stores.
Up Broadway, filing the sidewalks to the
curb. tho stream of humanity ebbed and
flowed. until sharply DETECTED to the west
on Franklin avenue. where a crowd can al
ways be found. From Franklin avenue
south. on cross streets and main thorough
fares. the buyer of holiday presents was
everywhere to be found. Big department
stores and tiny shops, where the proprietor
is the only clerk, all experienced the slim
illus that always comes with the season OF
gift-giving and festivity. On Olive Street.
and even further south. the Christmas girl
was much in evidence.
Beauty, the kind that artists spell with
a capital b is the dominant note in the
holiday goods is displayed this year There
to holiday buyers, but those small wares
that are sought for Christmas gifts show
that the American artisan has been putting
his sui into his work for the last twelve
months and more" said an observant man
of business who has seen many 4 holiday
rush before this one.
"An this pays. too" he continued ut
would not succeed otherwise But it all
goes TO show that Americans. and St l. us
ans especially. are growing to love beautiful
things more and more and to be better able
TO distinguish the G.ality Of beauty when
they find it"
Tradesmen are universally pleased with
the season so far as it has progressed. Most
of the business will. they say. be crowded
into the next seven days All are hoping
that the weather may be favorabl-. for
every rainy day will mean heavy loss. not
only in lack OF sales. but in wages 10 extra
employees engaged for the rush.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
GOVERNOR 0TERO CHARGED
WITH CORRUPT PRACTICES,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. IA strong fight Is
being made against the confirmation Of the
recess appointment Of Governor Otero of
New Mexico.
Charges alleging corruption in office and
indirect receiving of brides have been filed
against him by certain persons In the Ter
rttory.
be reeppointed, inasmuch as he Is said to
have explained the charges to the salts
faction OF the President. One objection to
Governor Otero is said to be due to the
fact that he Is Mexican-born, although a
naturalized American citizen.
Eugene F1ske, former United States At
torney for New Mexico. called upon the
President to-day and made specially stronS
objections to Governor Otero's r~eappotnt-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
GOVERNOR JENKNs's WIFE
TALKS TO THE PRESIDENT.

SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. 1G-MH. Jennie Smith.
the railroad evangelist. went to the White
House to-day with Mrs. Jenkins. wife of
Governor Jenkins Of Oklahoma. who was
recently removed because OF charges pre-
ferred against him here. The President
made a statement In the case. which Gov
ernor Jenkins afterwards denounced.
Mrs. Jenkins came here to try to put her
views of the case before the President and
to ask him to at least remove the stain
from her husbands name. She had an audi
ence with President Roosevelt this after
noon. She said that her husband was tn
nocent Of wrong doing, and denounced the
imputation cast upon her husbands charac-
ter. She said that she did not have sur
ncient time to lay the whole matter before
the President
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
FREEZE AvERTs FURTHER DAMAGE
Cold Weather Prevented Worse Dis
axter in P%ittsburx NeighborhoOd.

OOI0 WeatneF fTeVchtCu OESC bA0
aAter in PittsburE ~NeighborhoOd.
Pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 16.-Only the sudden
drop in the temperature averted one of the
greatest floods in the history of Pittsburg.
As 1t was, the lower parts of the Point dis
trict and Duquesne way. and lowiands along
the M~onongahela River. south side. were
submerged. In Allegheny the river front was
entirely under water, including PittsburS
and Western Railway, Lacock. Robinson.
Hope. Ralkin. Walnut. Cherry. Madison and
River avenues. The cellars in many houses
were flooded and many people were COM
PEELED to move.
For the rivermen and jewellers along the
river banks of Pittsburg and Allegheny it
was the most fearful night experienced in
many years. Similar conditions AVE been
practically unknown to this generation.
Hundreds Of men toiled all night with
the gigantic coal tows tied up to the land
ings on both sides Of all three rivers, in
the face Of a bitterly cold wind. Drenched
at times with the splashes of foam, their
clothes froze on them Immediately, and the
suffering was great.
As a result Of the flood. several big plants
were closed to-day. Among the more i'm
portant OF these are the United States Steel
plant. Carbon Steel plant. Bailey-Brown
pudding works. American Steel and Wire
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
HEAVY LIFE LOSS IN WYOMING.
Dogs Returning Alone Indicate Prob
Mble Death of Their Matters.

Cheyenne. Wy, Dec. 16.-The severe snow
and wind storm which set in last Tuesday
night and which has been accompanied by
the coolest weather seen in this State for
many years. Is still raging in some Sec
tons.
The loss Of life in Wyoming due to the
blizzard IS probably in excess Of ten per-
cons.
Reports from the ranges in Southern
Wyoming tell of the decentralization of the
oil 5i-ec,Snps oae ~ hoG hs,d 1s.nS $50 sea. ne !. III
ing. No one can live long out of doors, and
when the blizzard subsidies it is expected
that bodies of dead herders will be found
ut numerous points in the red desert coun-
try. where a number Of flock tenders are
now reported missing.
Andrew Christensen. who runs $500 head
of sheep north of Green River. reports that
all iocks in that section are lost, together
with a number of herders.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
DRIVE CHRISTMAS LOAD AWAY.
Thieves Take Wagon Containing
Trees and Groceries.

A wagon loaded with Christmas trees and
evergreen was driven away from in front
of No. 10A North Third street by an I'M
identified mar last night. TIE vehicle is
the property OF John Remker. a grocer of
No. 56o5 Cote Brilliante avenue. He had
Just purchased a supply OF Christmas goods
at the commission houses. Near the cor
ner of Third and Carr streets he left his
wagon to make a purchase in a neighbor-
ing store. When he returned the vehicle
had disappeared.
The police were notified, and late last
night Officer Bunting found the team and
wagon abandoned in front of No. LIP North
Fifteenth street. The trees and trimmings
were intact, but a small stock Of groceries
which was also in the wagon was missing.
The team was returned to its owner.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
BITTERLY COLD IN THE SOUTH.
Freezing mt Jacksonville. Fla., and
Nenr Zero Mt Nemnhis.

Freezing mt jacksonville. Fla., and
Near Zero ut Memphis.
Atlanta, Ga. Dec. l6.-It is believed that
the cold wave which has held the South
tight in its grasp for the past thirty-six
hours has been broken. In many cases the
lowest temperature recorded last night
broke all records for December. In At
lanta two deaths attributed to the cold
were reported.
The temperature at 4 a. m. to-day was .
above zero, the coolest recorded for De-
cember since 1sS2. Freezing temperatures
were reported this morning in Florida as
far south as Jacksonville. and from Q to is
degrees below freezing. in Southern Ala
bama, Georgia and Louisiana.
The Florida orange belt is believed to
have escaped damage. as a temperature of
10 was reported from mid-Florida, and IL
at Key West.
The thermometer at Mobile registered is
degrees above zero. the coolest December
weather ever experienced there.
Memphis had the coolest day Of Deem
Der ever recorded there. The temperature
at 6 q. m. was 8 degrees above zero.
AT Chattanooga the mercury stood at s
degrees above zero. Two deaths from freez-
ing are reported. The Tennessee River will
reach the danger line of 20 feet tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

BILL TO INCREASE
VICE PRESIDENTS PAY.
REPL BIIc SPECIAL

Washington. Dec. 1e.-In the opinion OF
Representative Loudenslager. the Vice
President Of the United States and the
Members Of the Cabinet are not paid
enough for their services
To remedy the matter he has introduced
a bill which provides that after March 4.
1906, the Vice Presidents salary shall be
Sc5,W0 per annum and each Cabinet odacer
shall receive $751; 600 per annum.
The bill has been referred to the Commit.
tee on Appropriations.
It is asserted that the measure Will com.
mand strong support in both houses Of Con-
gress n that It will not be seriously OPP
posed from any source. The inadeQuacy Of
the salaries paid the Vice President and
Cabinet Omcers has been . matter Of gem
eral discussion fn onicial circles here for
several yeaxA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
A%MALeAMATED OFF AGAIN.
New LOw-RecOrd Price Established
and Close Was Weak.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Dec. 16.-Amalgamated Copper
sank lower in value to-day. and established
new low-record prices. closing weak at the
lowest price at which it has sold.
Trade conditions and the expected reduc-
ton in the dividend rate were the reasons
generally assigned.
Probably the most potent factor in the
situation was the further decline in Lon
don. which at one time during the day
amounted to SO a tom Locally. copper
dealers and producers say that the COP
per market IS demoralized. In fact, there
Is no market.
In the stock market the new low record
was established when Amalgamated broke
to SIS. Calumet and Hec,a broke to 600, .
loss of - points. Tamarack, another nigh
ferer. losing 30 points closing at 20.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
MERRIAM MAY BE FIRST
SECRETARY OF E
REPUBLIC

REPUBLJC C
Washington. Dec. 16.-Former Governor
William r. Merriam Of Minnesota, now Dr.
rector Of the Census. will probably be the
first Secretary OF Commerce. At any rate,
his is about the only name that is at pres
ent being prominently mentioned in con-
nection with that position.
Senator Nelson Of Minnesota has intro
duced a bill for the creation OF the depart
ment: President Roosevelt urged its crea-
ton In his message q majority of both
houses Of Congress seems to favor the
proposition. and the necessary legislation
win be pushed when Congress reconvenes
after the Christmas recess
In view OF the fact that there Is no or
CANNED opposition to the measure. IT. u
considered probable that IL win get through.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
NEW BLIZZARD COMING IN
THE TRACK OF THE OLD ONE.
Temperature Takes a Sudden Drop, and Heavy Snowfall Prolongs the
Misery of the Northwest-Flood Situation in the East
Grows Better. -
MANY LIVES LOST AS RESULT OF THE INTENSE COLD

Another blizzard has developed in he Northwest and is following fast according
to reports received last night in the track of the one which reached this section of
country last Friday might 1t is preceded by snow. ant there is a decided fall
in temperature along its route
Tno losses ito ranchmen have been heavy. and the suffering of both men and stock
is still cry great
he terrific floods of the East seem to have subsidized to some extent. although
been compelled to shut down M thousands of men are temporarily thrown out Of work
Yesterday the rinstorm reached Maine. III adtes from Portland state that
downpou vast thu most critic that THAT section had Inexperienced in many years
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
CHRISTMAS GIFT
FROM ROCKEFELLER.
University of Chicago, 1t Is Be.
lieved, Has Been Made Richer
by Several Millions.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

hSfLbLlC SfEClAh
Chicago. Dec. 16.-President William R
Harper has received a big Christmas gift
from John D.. Rockefeller for the University
Of Chicago stocking. He is SO pleased over
1t that he can't keep the secret till Christi
mas. and will announce it tomorrow.
President Harper has surrounded himself
with mysterious silence since he returned
last week from New York. To-day he sent
a telegram something like this to Mr..
Rockefeller:
Letter received. Everybody delighted
with generous provisions made. Announce
mert will be made tomorrow"
Those in the confidence of President
Harper predict that it will be found that
Mr.. Rockefeller has given several million
dollars to found a law school for the uni
versity.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
ST. L0U!sAN SEEKS HIS WIFE.
Trying to Prevent Her Going on
the Stage.

New York. Dec. 16.-James F.. Roberts. a
st. louis lawyer. came to New York to-
day to search for his wife. who. against
his wishes. had left home and chosen Il
stage career. 1t is his fourth visit to this
city for the purpose Of finding his wife
and inducing her to give up her ambition
TO become an actress. 1t is said hat he
has not been successful.
She obtained a minor place in the COM
pany. which was preparing to produce
The Sleeping Beauty and the Feast" but
her husbands efforts to find her caused
her TO be released by the management.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

a truthful man. In the two and a half
years that l have been Superintendent OF
the Poorhouse | have never had occasion to
reprimand him"
ceipts given for a%ntitoxin were those re-
ceived from physicians or physicians mes
sengers. These receipts were forwarded TO
the archaeological division: they were the
only receipts given by the City Dispensary.
A key to the City Chemists office hangs on
a nail in the City Dispensary. he said. This
key is used by ambulance drivers.
AMBULANCE DRIVERS GOT
THE ANTITOXIN AT NIGHT.
had procured antitoxin bottles from the
City Chemists office at night. In October
he got some. No enc was in the office. the
Ice chest was not locked. AS to receipts.
he corroborated Mr.. Pearsalls statement.
Mr.. Ernst said he was unable to remember
a in the refrigerator. Il only noticed
what I was sent for" he said. Ambulance
Driver F~essenmeier made the same aSser-
ton in regard to receipts.
Captain Boyce. chairman Of the Council
special committee. suggested adjournment
being ignorant of matters and for suffering
from loss Of memory on the stand. If We
give them time to thiuk things over" he
said, they may remember better. I suggest
noon" The court accepted the suggestion.
Consulting Bacteriologist Ravold and jan
itor Taylor will be recalled at the next ses-
sion. Other witnesses who will be sub
poenaed are Henry Kropp. clerk at the
Pcorhouse: Adam schonberg and James Nc
Kraft. and F. w. Bredemeyer. chief clerk
at the Female Hospital. Clerks in other
branches Of the Health Department will
also be summoned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
UNABLE TO RESTORE HARMONY.
Minister Could Not Heal Breach
Between Colombia and Venezuela.
By CABLE

Bogota, Colombia, Dec. 1~s-tCopyrisht,
lscl. by the New York Herald Company.e
Senior Herbozo. the Chilean Minister, has
cahled to President Castro Of venexeula.
that he had hoped that, once mediation had
been accepted and the opportunity arriving,
each Republic. Venezuela and Colombia.
rights Of Indemnity, Strengthening its de-
mands by and proofs and ac-
cepting without reserve the decision Of
the mediator.
Il regret to have to communicate. the
Chilean Minister adds. that the CoIom-
6ian Government considers that the con-
ditionS submitted by you cannot be ac-
cepted by Colombia. I reEret. tn the name
Of the Chilean Government and myself, my
inability to re.establish harmony between
the sister Republicx."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
TERRIFIC transform IN MAINE
Portland Experiences Severest
Downfall in Its History.

Portland, Me-. Dec. 16.-This State is suf-
fering tonight from one of the severest
storms in its history. Floods and washouts
have done tremendous damage.
The Maine Central Railroad has moved To
trains since early yesterday. The Bangor
ard Aroostosk and Canadian lines are in
nearly as bad condition. The great mills
on the Androscogsin. Kennebec and Penob-
scot rivers Were almost all unable to start
their machinery this morning because of
high water. and thousands of men are tenn
porarily without work.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
VERDICT OF ACCIDExT-Deputy

Coroner Fitzsimmons held an inquest yes
terday OF the body of Edward j. Wilson.
a switch tender for the st. Louis Transit
Company. who died at his home. No. SO
Park avenue. from injuries sustained by be-
ing run down by a victoria in front Of the
Broadway car sheds. Harry Wilson Of No.
lie South Claiming avenue was arrested
by the police on the charge of careless
driving. but the evidence did not show thai
he was the driver of the vehicle that ran
ever wilson. and he was exonerated. Owen
Hines. who was said to be In the rig. also
denied that he was present. A verdict Of
accident was returned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
SMALLPOX AT PRINCETON, N. J
Fortunately Most of the Students
Have Left for Holidays.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Princeton, n. J.. Dec. IA case Of small
pox has been discovered In Princeton. For
tunately for the college. most of the stu
dents have left for the holidays. Those who
remain are being vaccinated with all pos
sible speed. especially such as employ negro
servants living near the infested house. The
case is as yet the only one reported, the
man, William Hogiand. having been a negro
waiter in a freshman eating-house.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
GOVERNOR M'GREGoR DEAD.
Rhode Islands Chief Executive
Dies After Long Illness.

WEXFORD. R. L, Dec. 1s.-Governor VIII
liam Gregory OF Rhode Island died at his
home here this afternoon. He had been i'll
for several months.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
MAsrER PLUMBERs, ELECrIox-rhe

AsSociation o. Master Plumbers of ST.
Louis held its annual election last night.
In the quarters of the association. tenth
floor of the Century building. James p.
Reardon. first vice president: =. II. Gala
han. second vice president: A. F. Fettis.
treasurer: ]. F. Corr.gan. corresponding
secretary; o. B. Hsrvers. financial secre-
tary: A L kiel. sergeHat-at-arns; Com
ference COMMITTEES. H. D. n. Doerner. P. J..
Whelan. William Norris: Auditing Commit
tee. John NJ. Peters. John Frost and VIII
liam Norris.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
Cousin. Wed In Kentucky.

Paducah. KY. Dec. is.-Louis Lapresto
and Miss Nargherita Lapresto of st. Louis
were married here to-day by County Judge
c. W. Emery. They are first cousins.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
WRECK WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT.
Great Northern Omcial Charges
Disaster to Former Emnloyes

Spokane, Wash. Dec. 1k-It Is believes
the fatal train wreck near Essex. Mont.
yesterday was not an accident. but . crf,e
A telegram has been received from II. ".
Kennedy. assistant superintendent Of thS
Great Northern. who has visited the VrvcE
saying.
There Is not the slightest doubt that M
k1sWn. Think ~dinehaxHaa 0plo10R
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

GUTHRIE. OK.-The settlers in the
rev country are losing their Northern
born stock as a result of the pastures be-
One kansan lost 10 head recently. while
smaller herds have been wiped out en-
tirely.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
ILLINOIS.
SPECIAL

REPCBIlC SPECIAL
Springfield. ILL.,. Dec. ia certificate Of incor-
poration were issued to-day by Secretary OF Stale
Rose to:
The Carterville District Coal Company. Ma
riou: capital. $4,000: coal mining. Incorporators
b. Z. Ellis w. c. Roe and J. l. Scurlock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

LoNDoN-Mrs. T. P. O'Connor, who has
been Ill for over a month past, has suf-
fered a serious relapse.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

Richard Farmer. 50 years old. a teamster,
living at No. llS North D street. East st.
Louis. while driving at the foot Of Franklin
avenue in this city. was crushed between
the railing of the gangway and his wagon
afternoon. He sustained bruises
of the chest and abdomen and was taken to
the City Hospital. where his condition is
thought serious.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
LEG BROkEN BY 4 FALL-EsdeI-

Fr!ck. 50 years old. of No. IS North Ninth
street, fell while walking on Chestnut
street. between Seventh and Eighth streets.
yesterday and his right leg was broken
above the knee. He was taken to the City
Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
In the City.
APPOINTED

SEGRO APPOINTED
COMMISSIONS Of Public Buildings LOTgfel-
low yesterday appointed William Crum. Il
negro. Waterman in the Four Courts i'll
place Of Louis Campbell. e
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
RORBED WHILE AsLEEP-MhiIe or

lie Peters was asleep at the North s
Louis Turner Hail at Twentieth and Sails
bury streets. early yesterday morning, SON
one ritied his pockets. stealing his watcl
and some small change.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

Louis Gu will elect officers Saturday. De-
cember q. The polls will be open from .
a.. m. TO 5 y. m, and the annual meeting
VIII be held on the evening Of the same
day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17
1xcoRpoRArED-rh. r.u,,,e,, Skin

Manufacturing Company, with a capital
stock of $s.0e. divided into eighty shares,
fled articles of Incorporation yesterday.
FANNIE Mango has IS shares. Simon Isaacs
~, Ida Mango 10. and Jacob Mango and
Louis Mango one share each
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

South Broadway early yesterday morn
ing and broke open the, cash register, which
$e1a. This. with a few bottles OF
whisky and some tobacco. constituted their
booty They entered the saloon with a
duplicate key.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-12-17

oline stove exploded at noon yesterday in
the home OF Mrs. Frank q Hoyt at No.
SSA Washington avenue When she dis
covered the fire she ran to the engine COM
pany at Nandeventer avenue and Morgan
street to notify the firemen. The fire was
exttngutshed with a damage of about $75.
, 1901-07-25

The large photograph tent belonging
to L. Weyle. the artist, which was locat-
ed west Of the Hot Springs hotel, burn
ed to the ground Tuesday night between
$50 aud 10 o'clock. Mr.. Weyle had
been developing in the tent during the
evening. The candle had burned down
and Mr.. Weyle blew it out leaving a red
cinder only. Some half or three-quar-
tiers OF an hour afterwards he retired to
rest in his camp wagon. which stood
near. He was awakened shortly after
ward by the cry Of fire, and rushed out
to find his tent in flames. He saved two
or three small articles, but lost all his
Photographic material, backgrounds,
etc. Fortunately his cimera was in the
wagon and vas saved. The tent was OF
tarred canvas and was about two min.
utes in burning.
This is the third, and we hope the
last, OF Mr.. Weyle's accidents.