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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
FOR AN INDEPENDENT TICKET.
Speakers Before the st. Louis Repub-
ieRn Club Favor IL.

Professor c. NJ. Woodward addressed the
st. Louis Republican Club on The Needs
OF the Hour at its meeting last night. He
said that the Republican party was facing
q peculiar condition Of Affairs at the pres
ent time, and that il men of worth were to
be upon the partys ticket at the spring
election II was necessary for Independent
Republican clubs to get together and place
a clean slate before the voters at the COM
ing Republican primaries which will be en-
tirely Independent of the slate proposed by
the City Central Committee.
George w. Parker spoke at some length
along the same lines. He said that work
along the lines suggested by Professor
Woodward was being done, though the time
was not yet ripe to announce the result.
Several other speakers indorsed an inde-
pendent movement. and stated emphatically
that II was the only possible means by
which the party could be freed from pro-
fessional politicians and officeseekers such
as had governed the city during the last
four years. No definite action was taken at
the meeting. though 1t was announced that
the club was working in the direction sug-
gcsted.
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Dainty Appetite

Easily satisfied. 1eeling OF uistress
after eating. and more or less nausea
between meals. every day-DYSPEP-
STA!
No need to say anything about the
belching. vomiting. fiatulence, headache.
pain in the stomach.
Dyspepsia can be cured only by what
gives vigor and tone to the stomach,
functional activity to the whole dises-
tive system.
Hoods Sarsaparilla was taken by Mrs.
W. G.. Barrett, IA Olney street, Provi-
dence, r. l., and, as stated by herself.
relieved her Of dyspepsia, by which she
had been greatly troubled for more than
twenty-five years and for which she had
taken many other medicines In vain.
When she had taken four bottles Of
Hoods, she could eat almost anything
without distress and could sleep wen.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20

Of the late Judge Gabriel woerner who for
many years was Judge of the Probate
Court. and is one of the foremost advocates
Of Democracy. being closely Identified with
various South Side party organizations
Mr.. Woernef has devoted his life to the
study and practice of law and Is professor
of probate law at the Benton Law School.
His legal training admirably fits him for
the position to which he IL appointed.
Mr.. Woerner was born In st. Louis in
1854. He received his education in the public
schools and afterward pursued course at
the st. Louis Law School. After gradua-
tion he studied law with his father, who,
fo- twenty-four years. occupied the bench
of the St. Louis Probate Court. Mr. woer-
ner made a special study of administrative
law and IN collaboration with his father
wrote a treatise Of The American Law OF
Administration" Tt
In 1888 Mr.. woerner was a candidate on
the Democratic ticket for Probate Judge.
He was defeated by very small majority.
running far ahead Of the remainder OF the
ticket. At present Mr.. Woenrer js practic-
ing law. with Offices In the Granite Build
ing. He lives at No. 1854 Hawthorne boule-
ward.
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john MCKEE veoD.

John Mckee Wood. who was appointed .
member OF the Board Of Election Commis-
sioners. was for several yeArY . member Of
the Legislature from Clark County. serving
one term ~ Speaker OF the House. He was
elected on the Democratic ueket a. Attor-
ney General Of the State and served In that
capacity from 11oo until In In lao6 he
served Z special term ~ Circuit Judge Of
the st. Louis Circuit Court.
Judge Wood was born in Franklin Coun-
ty. Kentucky. August & 1e6o. In 1855 he
came to Missouri with his parents. who set
lied IN Clark County. HIS early education
was received 1n the publlc schools Of CLARK
Countys and b - ~ vas mssficuiatsd IN
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EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS.
Federal Authorities Urge Texas
Legislature to Establish Them,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Austin. Tex, Feb. 19.-Authorities from
Washington connected with the Federal Ar
ricultural Department are here for the pur-
pose OF interesting the Texas Legislature
in securing favorable action at the hand of
to establish experimental stations in Texas
for the advancement of the agricultural in
terests. The Federal Government Is willing
dustry. but II is necessary that the State
should do something IN the way of locating
these stations and getting them started. n
Is intended If the stations are started to ex-
pertinent with the cotton products Of Texas
so as to improve the output and lessen the
expense Of planting and gardening.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
HARRY b. HAYES.

Harry =. Hawes. who was yesterday re-
appointed a member Of the Board of Police
Commissioners. wds born In Covington.
KY. In 1863. His ancestors were from vir-
ginia and were prominent in the early pol
itics Of the country. two of his great-grand-
fathers being Cabinet officers. one in JEFF
ferson's and the o-her In Madisons Cab
met In Kentucky his more immediate an
cestors were prominent as statesmen and
soldiers.
Mr.. Hawes came to ST. Louis when II
years old with his mother and younger
brother. for whom for long time he was
the sole support Shortly after he arrived
in st. Louis he secured a position in the
Third National Bank as a clerk and after
wards as note teller. While employed he
used as much Of his spare time as possible
in the study of law. finally entering the st.
Louis Law School as regular student. In
1894 he was graduated from that institution
with the highest honors Of ts class. The
following year he opened an office and be-
gan the practice of his profession.
About this time the question Of the an
nexation Of Hawaii was a live political
topic in the United States. L. A. Thurs
ton. who was connected with the State De-
partment of the Hawaiian Government. wat
In the States at the time and was actively
engaged in promulgating the annexation
idea He met Hawes and induced him to
take the stump in the interest Of his cause.
Halves spoke throughout the southern ana
southwestern sections Of the country and
made for himself wide reputation as an
orator.
Afterwards he returned to St. Louis and
busted himself with his law business. which
by this time began to become remunerative.
He naturally gravitated toward politics and
soon became one of the most active MEM
bers Of the Jefferson Club, deyoting his best
energies to the upbuil9ins Of that organiza-
tion.
In 1899 he was appointed Police Commits
sioner by Governor Stephens. and was
afterwards elected president Of the board.
He Immediately set to work to reorganize
the police force and obtained the passage
of the law increasing the force by 60 men.
This Is the only political ONCE he has ever
held. Mr.. Hawes was married on November
IS. 1889. to Miss E. Eppes Robinson of
Washington. D. c. They have one child. q
daughter about months old.
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PERSONAL SKETCHES OF THE
Men WHO WERE APPOINTED.

I'll 1852. when he moved to ST. Louis. where
he has since lived
Shortly after he located in st. Louis he
identified himself with the grain trade at
the Merchants Exchange and has con-
tinued In II ever since He Is the senior
member Of the firm of Ballard. Messmore
& Co.. and at this time second vice presi-
dent of the Merchants Exchange. He start
ed life as a Republican and remained one
until after the Hsyes-Tilden election IN
1876 Since that time he has been a Demo-
c-at. He Joined the Jefferson Club In 1896.
and has ever since been an active member
OF the club. He is now its treasurer and
one of Its directors. For twenty-four years
Mr.. Ballard has been an active Democratic
worker, giving his time. talents and means
to the advancement OF the cause. He Is
married, and has two daughters and q son.
He lives at No $3.50 Delmar avenue.
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ILLINOIS FARMERS INSTITUTE.
Subjects of Interest to Them Dis
cussed in Convention.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jacksonville, ILL.,, Feb. 19.-The sixth an
nual meeting of the Illinois Farmers Insti-
tute opened here this morning with more
than 126 delegates present from all parts Of
Illinois. L. V. Beall vice president, was in
the chair. with A. B. Hostetter secretary
The morning session was given over to the
appointment Of committees and hearing re-
ports from county institutions.
This evening an address of welcome was
read from Governor Yates, who was not
able to be present. and oliver Wilson Of
the Fourteenth District responded. A. B.
Hostetter. superintendent of Institutes
made his report. and afterwards Professor
W. ]. Kennedy Of the State Agricultural
College talked on Live Stock" and Pro-
fessor j. c. Blair of the same college on
horticulture
Tonight Doctor F. H. Hall, Superin-
tendent of the Illinois School for the Blind,
had a paper on To What Extent Should
Agriculture Be Taught in the Public
Schools?" and Mrs. Nellie Kedzie. instructor
in domestic science at Bradley Institute,
Peoria gave an address on THE Value of
the Trained Hand"
The domestic science conference is to be
held Thursday.
TO PREVENT THE GRIP.
Laxative Bromo-Q -Quinine removes the cause.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
Fight
YourLiver

If you want to. But look out,
or it will get the start of you.
If it does, you will have dys-
pepsia, indigestion, biliousness,
sick headache, poor blood, con-
stipation.
Perhaps you have these al
ready. Then take one of
Ayers Pills at bedtime. These
pills gently and surely master
the liver; they are an easy and
safe laxative for the whole
family; they give prompt re-
lief and make a permanent
cure. Always keep a box of
them in the house.
IS cents . bog.
"I
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
To.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Local discount rates were quoted at TO
per cent on call and time loans. The clear
ings were E,yT.17o and the balances $626,-
$50 Domestic exchange was quoted as
follows: New York. par bid, loc premium
asked: Chicago. par bid. 1oc premium asked /;
Cincinnati, loc discount bid, par asked:
Louisville. 1oc discount bid. par asked: New
Orleans, l0c discount bid. par asked.
The local market for wheat closed higner
NJ Tsx77s.Lc Nav &c asked June. 4d15c
No 4 red. Corn closed higher at 3sssc asked
May, ss%@eS%c July. 3slsa3ss4c No. white.
Oats closed at &c May. sc nominal July.
26lsG2skc No. 2
The local market for standard mess PORK
closed firm at s145o for new. Prime steam
lard closed strong at S-25 for East SIDE
The local spot cotton market Closed Qluet
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
TO FACE MURDER CHARGE.
Reeves Brothers Surrendered to
Indiana Officers.
.EPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Mount Vernon, H., Feb Is-The Reeves
brothers. wanted in Indiana for the muir.
der Of John Gardner and William Cox, Dep:
to-day at Frankfort. KY, and will be turned
over to the Indiana authorities. The Reeves
ago and taken to Frankfort, KY They
were prisoners at the Kentucky Peniten-
tiary. and escaped q few years ago and
came to Illinois.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
JAMES McCAFFERY.

James McCaffery has figured prominent
ly In Democratic State and city politics for
twenty years. He Is IS years old and was
born IN 81. Louis. He Is unmarried and
lives at No. 17s3 Mississippi avenue. Mr..
McCafery began life as slate roofer. His
advent into politics was Immediately fol-
lowed by an appointment as Constable In
1888 he was City Weigher and had charge
Of the bridge scales at Third and Washing
ton avenue. Under Cleveland's second ad-
ministration he was Appraiser of Merchan-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20

disc for the port Of st. Louis and main
tanned an once In the old Custom-house.
He was for eight years Justice Of the
Peace. and In 1850 was the Democratic
nominee for City Collector against Henry
ziegenhein. the successful Republican can
didate. He was appointed Secretary OF the
Police Board and two years ago was ap-
sioners. Of which he was made chairman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
REPUBLICANS FILE NOMINATIONS.
Comptroller Sturgeon One of the First
to Enter the Lists.

Twenty-one Republicans have filed ap-
plications with the Board of Election Com
missioners as candidates for nomination for
membership in the House of Delegates.
Among the names may be found many of
those statesmen now serving in that ca
pacity. H. L. Weeke. sergeant-at-arms Of
the House. IS n candidate from the Seven
teenth Ward.
The list to date reads as follows: John
Helms. Eighteenth Ward; Adolph MADEIRA:
Seventh; Edmund Bersch. First. Edward
Z. Murrell. Third; Otto Schumacher. Sec
ond; Emil Hartmann: Ninth: Frank ORR.
Henry W. Beermahn, seventeenth: Charles
F. Belts. Tenth: Henry L. Hughes and
Louis F. Engel; Twenty-fifth; Louis P.
Groffman and Charles H. Kreh, Ninth:
Joseph H. Kunz. Tenth: John H. Klute.
Eighteenth; Gustav H. Overlook. First /;
George D. Schaefer. Twentieth: William G.
Buechner. Twenty-fourth: Henry Pfefhe.
Seventh.
Comptroller Isaac H. Sturgeon yesterday
filed with the Board Of Election Commits
sioners his application for candidacy for
denomination at the Republican primaries
tempted to eliminate Mr.. Sturgeon, and
his resolution to enter the race VIII c.
casion surprise and chagrfn In some quar-
tiers In the City Hail.
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AGAIN APPEARS IN COURT.
Ellis Glenn Case Called, but Con.
timed.

Parkersburg. w. Va, Feb. 1s.-ror the
fifth time In two years Ellis Glenn. male
impersonator and alleged forger, whose
troubles throughout the West created q
sensation in 1888 appeared In the Criminal
Court to-day to be tried for forgery. Her
counsel again succeeded In having the case
laid over.
She Is wen supplied with money ana 4 =
doubtful U she . ever tx1ed
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he practice Of law with Offices in the La
clede building
Judge Wood is a member of several fra
ternal orders. and is prominent Mason.
In 1896 he was married TO Miss Margaret
A. Mckee of kahoka Mo-. and lives with
his wife and three daughters at No. 5535
Clemens avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Petty thieves and robbers infest the city.
and their operations are reported from all
sections.
The first spring millinery openings among
the jobbing houses are attended by swarms
of out-of-town visitors.
Commissioner Seibert revokes the licenses
Of two saloons as result of his wineroorf
investigation
The City Council passes a supplementary
appropriation bill TO equalize the deficit FOR
city institutions.
Miss Nellie c. Morton was married sud-
denly to Samuel Y Buckman. and sent
bunch of violets to her mother. announcing
the event
Robert s. Coulter. who expected conn
mission I'm the United States Army In the
Philippines. dies from accidental morphine
poisoning.
A musical. at which professional singers
and local talent participated In the pro-
grsmme. was given by Mr.. and Mrs Phinp
Medart.
Governor Dockery announces his appoint
rnents to the ST. Louis Election and Police
boards.
A Chinanan confined in the City Hospital
after a spree refuses to eat hash ana Calls
In vain for chop suey.
The Reverend Doctor 8 J. Niccolls re
turns from Washington, where he attenced
a meeting of the Committee on REVISION OF
the Presbyterian Creed
The House Of Delegates passed the bills
to sell the present No. Engine-house ana
to purchase a new location.
The bill to reduce the water rates was
passed by unanimous vote In the House OF
Delegates
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Hoods Sarsaparilla

Promises to cure and keeps the promise.
Accept NO substitute. but insist on hay-
ing Hood'AL
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
Local Political Notes.

Harry B. Hawes and Otis p. Mallard
went to Jefferson City yesterday and prob
ably viii remain there for a day or two
All the Democratic candidates. with the
exception Of RoIia Wells, VIII meet to-
morrow evening at the Jefferson Club. Ad-
dressee viii be made and plans for the
campaign discussed s> -
John =. Doaan, Democratic Central Com
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william r. Woerner, who was appointed
q member of the Police Board is native
st. Louisan and a prominent member Of the
legal fraternity Of the city. He ts a son
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
ANDREW F. BLONG.

Andrew F. Blong was born in st. Louis
in 1850. In his early life he was an athlete.
and when baseball became the national
game he was regarded as one Of the crack
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20

To Cure Headache in 10 Minutes
Take Parker's Headache Powders. They
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Christian Science and it's relation to the
medical profession is discussed in Texas
LEGISLATURE during debate on bill reguiat-
ing the practice of medicine.
The Missouri Supreme Court has declared
constitutional three laws of Importance
the breeders bill. the collateral Inheritance
tax law and the law providing for the ex-
animation of BARRIERS. with a view of pro-
noting sanitary regulations in their shops
President Harper of the Chicago Uni
versity compels cancellation of dates by
opera company composed of students who
had planned a trip of exhibitions in the
South Fear OF mourning the wrath OF
Southern Baptists is given as a reason
Police Commissioner Harry Hawes proves
q tartar to Republican Senators who had
attacked Governor Dockery's administra-
tion and Democratic politics and methods In
81. Louis.
The Omaha police hAve arrested former
acquaintance Of Pat Grove as a suspect IN
the Cudahy abduction case
st. Louis preacher stirs up discussion
with an Indiana divine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
w.ss,ne Of Dre.,o,-Do.eva,.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Butler Mo-, Feb. 1s.-Mr. Arthur Dren-
non. a prominent farmer. and Miss Emma
Donovan of this city were married here
to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
FOREIGN.

The New York and Bermudez Asphalt
Company has armed men guarding its pitch
lake in Venezuela. and the gunboat Scor-
pion has been ordered by the United States
Government to see that the American in
vestors do not lose their property by seiz-
ure, pending the courts decision on the
controversy with the Venezuelan Govern
ment.
The reception given by General MacAr-
thur surpassed in oriiliancy anything Of the
kind under the old Spanish regime.
Six more arrests have been made in the
Philippines of agents for trading houses.
charged with furnishing supplies to the
Filipinos.
Thomas O'Donnell, National member of
the Holse of Commons. yesterday started
to address that body in the Irish tongue. He
Vas ruled out Of order by the chair, after
q spirited debate. in which the Irishinan de-
clared his right to speak in his native
tongue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
THEODORE n. BALLARD.

Theodore r. Ballard was born in Ohio IN
and moved to Illinois. where he resided un-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20

Buy Reliable Wines Only.
For purity, reliability and excellence the
C,arets and Burgundies OF J. Caivet 20.
have a cosmopolitan reputation among con-
noisseurs.
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Marine InteIlf~euce.

New York. Feb. 1s.-Arrived: Friesland.
from Antwerp.
Australian Por., Feb. 19.-Arrived previ-
ously: Sonoma, San Francisco, via Homo
lulu, for Sydney. New South Wales.
Santiago, Feb. 19.-Arrived: Cruising
yacht Prinzessin Victoria Luis, New York,
via ports
Plymouth. Feb. ls.-sailed: Patricia, from
Hamburg, New York
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The Missouri Supreme Court yesterday
declared the breeders law constitutional.
This law prohibits poolrooms and the max
ing, OF books outside of prescribed race
courses. within prescribed times and under
prescribed conditions such as the obtaining
OF bookmaker's license. There Is nothing
IN the act prescribing a penalty for men
who bet on races in poolrooms. But the
operators may be fined $1,000 or imprisoned
Q year or both.
Triadftza. played for a good thing, lost
her race by a bit of bad racing luck.
Favorites Jared badly in the mud at Tan
zoran.
Oakland was a sea Of mud. and two odds
on favorftes finished outside of the money
with all the money on their backs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20
RAILROADS

President George J, Gould Of the Missouri
Pac4hc-Iron Mountain system arrived In St
Louis last night. He will remain over to-
day.
build the extension from Jefferson City to
Boonv1lle, Mo.
The Southern has filed $4,000 900 mort
gage ON the old Air Line at Mount Vernon,
III.
Two freight traflc meetings were held at
Inc Southern Hotel yesterday
The Western Passenger Association will
meet In Chicago to-day
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-02-20

TO PREVENT THE GRIP.
Laxative Bromo- -Quinine removes the cause.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-05
Lightning Bolt
Killed Man and Horse

CORNING, Cal, Oct s. Yesterday after
noon most unusual death by lightning
occurred on the Houghton ranch near
Thomas creek, about twelve miles west
Of this place.
Contea Jobe, the I9-year-old son of ex.
Supervisor c. S. Jobe, together with a
younger brother and Jesse Brown we're
driving some hogs during heavy thun-
der storm. Suddenly bolt OF lightning
descended from the skies striking Jobe
on the head. The current ranged down.
ward along his body and came in con.
tact with the horse which he was rid
ing.
Both were instantly killed. Jobe's
hair was singed and the course OF the
current down his body was plainly Wis
ible. His trousers were split down both
legs and the flesh torn under where the
garments were rent asunder. Brown,
who was about twenty feet away when
the terrible accident occurred, felt the
shock but was not injured.
Lightning is unusual in this section
and this is the first accident OF its kind
that has ever happened here.
Arizona daily citizen., 1901-10-05
Shot at Preacher
Kentucky Incident

OwfSasyILLE, ky., Oct. Sin KIM
bell Springs Church., near this city, the
usual Friday night service was being
held and while the pastor, B. II. Ross,
who resides in this city, was delivering
his sermon, disturbance was made by
"Bud" Carmichael. a young man Of the
neighborhood.
The pastor and congregation at first
paid no attention to the actions OF the
fellow, but be became so noisy and OF.
iensive that Elder Ross finally request.
ed SEINE one OF the assembly to escort
the young man outside OF the building
and have him remain there.
Carmichael refused TO 60, and, rising
to his feet, before hands could be laid on
him, fred point blank at the preacher.
Fortunately his aim was bad and the
pastor escaped injury. although the ball
passed within few inches OF his head.
Carmichael was then overpowered,
brought to this place and lodged in Jail.
There is considerable feeling among the
members OF the pastors congregation,
but il 10 not believed that any violence
will be ATTEMPTED.