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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
BATTLE OF T|TANS
ABOUT TO Be WAGED.
English Trust Will Fight .Ameri-
can Tobacco Company to
the Death.
BY CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
London, Jan. u.-NVithin a fortnight, it is
expected. the books of the S75. O00,O 900 tobacco
corporation, which is being formed to fight
the American Tobacco Company. will be
opened for public subscription, and the duel
between American and British cigarette
trusts begun.
This fight will be well worth watching by
promoters of American industries contem-
plating European invasions. 1t will be the
first practical attempt in the Old World TO
combat American enterprise with its own
weapons. to meet organization by organiza-
ton.
Engiishmen expect the Americans to re-
place them in the worlds markets in many
lines. but not in England. This they say
the Americans cannot do. They intend To
teach Cousin Jonathan his limitations.
What gives the approaching duel wide sig
ni:Cance is that it will be fighting fire with
fire.
Whenever a new trust knocks at their
doors, EIglishm1n propose TO form Il trust
in the same industry to meet it.
The first battle 81 International trusts IS
dawniuG. and inspiring fights are ahead for
the crUsading American tobacco enterprise,
as German and Russian tobacconists are
preparing to initiate the English.
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Through the courtesy of the British Gov
eminent. the United States. in 1882. Were
permitted to send two OF their most promis-
ing young officers to pursue a course in
naval architecture. ordnance and engineer
irg at the Royal College. Greenwich, Eng
land. the most advanced school of its kind
in the world.
Mr.. Nixon. then an Ensign. was selected
for one of these places. After three years
service. he won the honors of his class, and
was sent by w. c. Whitney. then Secretary
of the Navy. to visit all the great ship
building yards. arsenals and engineering
works of Europe.
When he returned TO the United States,
he was appointed as q naval constructor.
and was assigned to John Roach's ship
yard. at Chester. Pa. to assist in the con-
struction of the Chicago. the Boston and
the Atlanta. There he came in touch with
the upbuildinG Of the new navy that has
since made such a Worldwide reputation
for itself
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
Mrs. Philip Westerman Lost Her
Eyesight Over Coffin of
Little One.
HER PHYSICIANS BAFFLED.
Wiped Tears From Eyes In Take
Last Look nj Baby, aud Has
Since Been Unable
to See.

Her dead b%by's body may prove to have
| been the last object Mrs. Philip Westcrman
of Maltese. St. Louis County. was ever able
10 see. Standing at the child's bier Il week
ago, she brushed u mothers tears from her
eyes. Since then she has been blind.
Continuous treatment by a St. Louis spe-
cialiSt since her infant was laid to rest has
| thus far failed to restore Mrs. Westerm2n's
sight.
The babe being her only child. Mrs. West
Crman's grief when told that the little one
had departed this life was intense. She
wept constantly from the moment she was
Informed that the baby could not live until
she stood at the side of the coffin where
lay her little one. She had kept constant
vigil over the sick child, refusing to seek
rest when urged by husband ard friends to
do SO.
Tears filed the mothers eyes as she
kneIt at the bier in solemn prayer. and as
she arose to look for the last time on her
baby's beloved face. That she might have
an unobstructed view, Mrs. Westerrfan
drew her handkerchief anu wiped the tears
away.
My God, l can't see my baby. Why
have you taken him away" she exclaimed
Being assured that the body still lay in
the coffin in front of her. Mrs. Westerman
extended her hands. They fell on The face
OF the dead baby that she could not see.
Suddenly it dawned upon Mrs. Wcsterinan
and her husband that she might have been
stricken blind. Friends who had come to
console and weep with the mother for the
less Of he- only child became alarmed.
Added sorrow had come to the husband and
father. who stood by The grief-stricken
mothers side.
Although unable to see Mrs. Westerman
insisted upon being allowed to accompany
tho body of her little one to the grave. and
WIS permitted to do so.
Upon her return to her home further
tests proved that Mrs. Westerman was UNI
able TO see. y noted specialist was called
TO see her. He believes Mrs. Westerman's
aftiictiCn may be only temporary. hut all
his efforts to restore her sight have result
ed unsuccessfully
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
ANOTHER OHIO BANK CLOSES.
Peoples of gainesville Suspends
to Avoid Il Run.

gainesville. o.. Jan. 1.-THE Peoples
Dank of this city closed its doors to-day
Oh account of the supervision of the Eu-
cid Avenue Trust and Savings Company of
Cleveland. Doctor H. c. Brainard is vice
president and c. H. Stewart 4 director of
the local bank. \ big run was expected on
the bank this morning. which it wass
The assignment was made to Harley
Barnes. vice president of the Pioneer Trust
Company OF this city.
A statement issued by the bank October
! last showed its total resources TO be $500
$40; capital stock paid in. SyG.0D: individ-
ual deposits, Sl7S,6io: undivided profits,
$1,o0o.
q. G.. Grant. one of the directors of the
bank, said: There is no reason why the
bank should not pay every dollar. This
bank was run independently of the Cleve-
land bank. and its securities are independ-
ent. II is impossible to realize quickly on
securities. but We have less than $50 with
the Cleveland bank
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
WILLIAM II WILL STAY AWAY.
VIII Not Attend the Coronation
of Edward VII

Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE North German Ga
zette to-day pointcdly denies that Emperor
William will attend either the memorial
service in homer Of tho late Queen Victoria
or the coronation of King Edward. Tho
paper says that the statements in the Eng
fish papers are untrue.
Regarding the coronation. the North Ger
man Gazette points out that it is not in
accordance with traditional international
usage for sovcreigns to attend the corona
ton festivities nf foreign monarchs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
DOCTOR ANTHONY RELEASED.
American Citizen Was Tried on
Charge of Aiding Beers.

Washington, Jan. IA cablegram re-
ceived at the state Department from United
States Consul General Bingham at Care
Town announced the acquittal and release
Of Doctor Richard S. Anthony, who has
been on trial there on a charge of high
treason and aiding the enemy.
Anthony is an American citizen. but has
lived for some time in South Africa, where
lie married a Boer woman. Mrs. Anthony
is at present in Chicago. Her children are
in San Francisco.
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THOUGHT HE MADE MISTAKE.
Kansas City Ditch Contractor
Took His Own Life.
EFFJBLIc SPECIAL.

EFFJBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City. Mo, Jan. 11.-Martin Mona
han. co years old. committed suicide this
afternoon because he thought that he had
made 2 mistake in digging a ditch for the
municipal waterwOrkS-
The old man quit his contract two days
ago, sought Superintendent Longwell and
told him that he had started the ~ten-foot
ditcii wrong. An examination by the en-
Gineer showed the ditch to be up to
specifications.
Monahan, however, broOded. 4 pious
Catholic. he removed his scapulars before
taking his life. He leaves a fortune of
500. He has no known relatives here.
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TOPICS
IN
TO-DAY'S REPUBLIC.

THE Sun RISES THIS MORNING "
7:19 AND SETS THIS EVENING AT 4:59.
THE MOON SETS THIS EVENING AT
S:O1.
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
For St. Louis and Vicinity-Contin-
ued fair weather, with stationary
temperature.
For Missouri md n~Iinois-Fnir sun
day and MOnday.
For Arkansns-Fair Sunday. Mon
day. partly cioudy: probably rain In
west.
For Eastern TeyaS-Pa:tly cloudy
Sunday and Monday: possibly show
ers Sunday night or Monday.
For Western Tcxn.-Purtiy cloudy
sunday: clearing and colder Monday.
PART 1.
l.. Marconi Preparing to Compete With the
Gables.
Lewis Nixon Succeeds Croker.
.. Supervised the Building of 10 Miles
of Freight Cars.
,. Nobility Is Busy in London.
London Seriously Regards SMALLPOX.
I. Critical Period for British Liberals.
Robin -Adair Is Coming.
>. Matters OF Moment in Paris.
6. Coronation Plans Develop Slowly.
Medicine Man Tortured.
Body Thown Into Well.
Surgical Tests.
!. Bernhardt to Wear $l,0o,ooo Worth of
Diamonds.
The Black Cat Came Back.
S. Editorial.
Letters From a Self-Made Man.
Fable Of the Poplar and the Apple Tree.
.. Mr.. Scruggs Dimes Charity Workers. =.
Two Men Robbed in Broad Daylight.
Irish League Is Having Its Effect.
10. Real Estate News.
Il. Victimized Millioraries.
Motion Pictures Used in Scientific Tests.
u. What Is Doing in Society.
10. Polite Stranger Took Tray of Rings.
II. Theatrical News and Comments.
FART II.
/. Richardson Trial Begins To-Morrow.
hfltls lii'ihGStN-
=. Society Notes From Nearby Cities.
3. Society Notes From Nearby cities.
1. Love for Gamhetta Still Lives.
King Edwards Horses.
;. Markets in Grain and Stocks.
Republic want and Real Estate Al |
vertisements. Pages 6 to II.
Il. Grains Slumped Badly.
.. Sailed TO Italy With Brescf.
Passing of the Bowery Theater.
PART III.
/. Clark Defends Primary Scheme.
Walter Williams Booming ST. Louis |
Worlds Fair. Abroad.
No Response to Call for Volunteers.
.. cocked-Hat Leagues Close First Series. |
3. Girls as Cross-Country Runners.
Typewriters in the Baseball World.
Sporting Carnival at the Coronation.
4. VIII Try to Win English Derby.
About Athletics.
). Night Chief Gilaspy Kills 1SO-Pound
Buck.
Doctor Barry's Camp.
Billiards in Kansas City.
6. News Of the Labor World.
Man Who Forgot Trying to Remember.
Niolinist kubelik TO Be Entertained.
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ANNOy OF
CRONER'S RETIREMENT.

For the first time in the history of Tam
many Hall reporters were admitted to the
meeting of the Executive Committee.
Judge NanHoosen. who is chairman of
the TamUany Hall General Committee,
arose and said:
In naming the different committees,
there's one notable change. Mr.. Croker has
declined to- serve as chairman of the FL
nance Committee.
Il have named Mr.. Lewis Nixon to sue
coed him.
Croker"
When Mr. Croker arose to speak every
voice was hushcd and the whole attention
of the Executive Committeeman was given
to the man who was laying down the
mantle of authority as the leader of the
most powerful political organization in
America
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G. P. MEADE MADE RECEIVER.
Takes Charge of a Dallas Light
and Power COMPANY,

Dallas, Tex, Jan. n.-G-anville p. Meade
of Fort Worth. Tex. has been appointed
by the Federal Court receiver Of the Stand
ard Light and Power Company of Dallas.
upon application of the General Electric
Company of New York. The amount in
yolyed exceeds $4,000.
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GOLD SHIPPED TO ST. LOUIS.
Train Held Half an Hour for
Cargo of s2S0,000.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPECIAL
st. Joseph. No, JAM. 1.-Two hundrei
and eighty thousand dollars worth of gci1
was shipped from st. Joseph banks to st.
Louis Tonight. The Burlington train was
held half an hour to load it. Express. rail-
read and bank officials refuse to give any
details Of the shipment.
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COMMITTEE MEETING CALLED.
Will Decide On Method of Nomi-
mating County Officers.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

KEI blu
Nevada. Mo, Jan. 1l.-Chairman J. c.
Num- has called Il netting of the Vernon
County Democratic Central Committee for
Janaury %. for the purpose of deciding
whether a convention or Il primary shall be
held to nominate candidates for county Off
fees. \ number of candidates for county
offices are already ont and most of them
favor an early primary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
SCHLEY HELD A RECEPTION.
Delegation From Columbus Visits
Him at Savannah.

Savannah, Ga. Jan. n.-AdmiraI Schley
held u public reception here to-day, and
received a delegation from Columbus, Ga,
inviting him to visit that city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-01-12
SADLY AFFLICTED MOTHER.
Loses Two Children by Death
While Her Husband Is Absent.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Charleston, H.. Jan. 1.-Two young chill
dren of the Rev. ". E. Dudley died early
this morning of pneumonia, and a third is
at the point of death. The father is :ib-
sent from the city. engaged in pastoral
work, and the mother is distracted with
grief over the loss CT her little ones.
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Had Expressed Determination 10
Shift Responsibility to loung-
cr Shoulders.
ABDICATI0N WAS A SURPRISE.
New Leader of the Greatest Politi-
cal Organization in the World
Has Been Marked as Coming
Power in Tammany.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Jan. 1l.-Ricnard Croker to-
day ceased to be leader of Tammany Hall.
At the meeting of the Executive Committee
this afternoon he rendered his resignation
as chairman of the Finance c mmittee,
which carried with 1t the actual leadership
Of the organization.
Lewis Nixon, formerly chairman of the
new East River Bridge Commission, and
VINO was selected by Mr.. Croker to head the
Tammany Anti-Nice Committee of FIVE.
became the actual leader of the organiza-
ton, taking MIR. Cookers place as the head
Of the Finance Committee.
At the meeting of the Executive Commit
tee this afternoon Mr.. Croker made a fare
well speech to his followers. advising them
To work in harmony. and to he guided in all
future matters by Mr.. Nixon as fully as
they have been under his own leadership.
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NV Fed DIED ~ JAIL,
NEGLECTED AND FORGOTTEN.

In 1871 Tammany Hal was thrown down
and cut. Tweed. accused of all manner OF
criminal practices. was arrested. but cs-
capped from hiss Keepers and fed the coun-
Try. He was finally recaptured in far-otf
Spain. ~footSOre and very. working or Il
sailing vessel. and was brought back to
this city and incarcerated in Ludlow Street
Jail.
He died in that institution on April u.
1873. almost forgotten and neglected by
friends and foes alike.
When the downfall of Tammany Hall was
effected in ISL q reorganization was at
tempted and 4 man was looked for who
could bring together the various elements
which had deserted the organization when
bad luck overlook it. This man was found
in lALn KILL
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CONTEST is WON BY PARKER.
Democrat Declared Winner in To
peka MayOralty Fight.

Topeka. Kas.. Jan. 1.-THE Supreme
Court to-day decided the Parker-Hughes
mayoralty contest case in favor of Albert
Parker, the Democratic contestant.
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SIMPLY APPEALED FROM
COMMITTEE TO THE PEOPLE.

While these things have been happening
! have had petitions circulated as best |
could in every township in the State and
nave made something like a dozen speeches
advocating the general primary-in none
or which was 4 word of criticism or unkind-
ness uttered about Governor Stone or any
other Democrat. l simply appealed from
the committee to the great body of the
people, as / had a right to do.
L submit that. in all these things. | have
pursued Democratic methods ana have act
cd for what deemed the best interests of
the Democracy of Missouri. and that I have
not rendered myself amenabIe to a lecture
from Governor Stone or anybody else.
1t Is preposterous to say that. because a
thing has always been done in a certain
way, II must always be done in that wav:
That no progress can he made. no reforms
wrought. and that anybody who advocates
a new or better plan is = kicker or an enc
my of the Democratic party.
Even Governor Stone has nrocressel
in the last three months. So lar
rs l can ascertain from his last public let
Ter. he is now willing to have a general
primary under certain and numerous ccr-
nluons; but in his speech ut the great meet
ing at Macon. and in many subsequent
speeches. he fought my proposition tooth
ana nail. made at Macon. for 4 general pri-
mary, and advocated a plan of county pri-
marles which would practically disfranchise
every Democrat living in Republican coun-
Ties for senatorial nUrDocac
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CLARN'S THREE REASONS FOR
DESIRING GENERAL PRIMARY
House OF Representatives. l. :,
Washington, j.. G, Jan. Il. 1872.

l favor a general primary Tor the nonl-
nation OF Senator Vests successor for three
/. Because it is right. fair, proper and
cheap.
=. Because it is the surest way of secur-
ing Democratic victory.
3. And. to be perfectly frank. because l
believe my chances OF going TO the Senate
are better with that plan than with any
other.
Now. it is possible that I may be mis-
taken about all three Of these propositions,
but l believe them u he true.
So believing. in October l wrote to Mr..
Chairman Seibert as polite a letter as I
knew how TO write. asking him to call
the committee together and grant a gen.
eral primary for senatorial purposes. Two
months later. on December l3 he wrote me
that he had polled the committee by let
ter and the result was: 5 for. u against and
4 noncommittal.
Early this month I wrote a letter. not
only to Honorable Frank Walsh, but to
every member OF the committee except Mr..
Seibert who. as 1 understand it. has not a
vote. asking them whether, If | would
present the committee with petitions signed
by 10000 Democrats. asking for a primary,
they would grant il. To date / have re-
ceived only six answers. three favorable
and three unfavorable. unless a majority
OF Democrats of their own districts indi-
cate a desire for a Uara-1 r;,,ar
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CANNOT TELL WHETHER STONE
EANORS GENERAL PRIMARY.

Even if l had criticised the committee,
which l did not do, it would have been no
crime. ANY member of the party has a per-
feet right to make any suggestion he may
deem proper as TO party management,
without running any risk of being excom-
Even so humble n member Of the party as
/ am ought to be permitted to make sug-
x~est;ons for the betterment of the party
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CANNOT BE CALLED TNTRTED
AND DANGEROUS PLAN.

In my judgment. if Governor Stone had
joined me in a request to the committee in
october for a general primary. it would
have been certainly ordered.
A plan that has worked like a charm in
South Carolina, Mississippi and Arkansas.
and which has been adopted in ATinneso-a
and Wisconsin. cannot be called an untried
plan or one calculated to wreck and disor-
Ganize the party.
y majority Of counties in Missouri have
primaries and they work well. Primaries
nave been ordered for Congressman in the
First, Second. Eighth. Ninth and Fourteenth
districts. and the signs are that they will
Le ordered in two or three others.
As 10 the cost. demonstrated hy facts
ana fSureS some time ago that the pri-
mary Is the cheapest possible plan. | be-
iieNe as firmly as / am living that each
senatorial candidate can find Il judge and
clerk at each polling place who viii cheer
fully serve without pay. That's what A
prominent Democrat that / never saw spc-
Sested 10 me in a letter.
a primary reduces wire-pUllinS. manipu-
iatlon and the Use of doodle io the mini
mum. II would put an end 10 bossism.
With a primary the bosses would be in the
defunct class of UthelIo, for their occu.a-
ton would be gone.
William Joels insinEation that I have
alisued myself with the enemies of the
Democratic party is not only utterly false
but is too preposterous to deceive any but
an absolute idiot. Even Stones cheek must
have blushed for shame as he wrote that.
i never bolted a nomination, scratched q
ticket or sGlked in my tent in all my life.
Whenever Democracy has had battles to
fight, l have put in my best lichs for her.
1 was born a Democrat, have kept the
faith, and it does not lie in Governor
Stones power to read me out of the party.
L am reauE TO COnDare Democratic records
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many has been as cOmpactly organized tho
year around as it has been just previous
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JOHN kELLI'S RAPID RISE
10 THE PLACE OF POW Err.

Kelly was born in Hester street, April ~,
ls22. He became Il mason and builder.
When still Il young man he vas in business
for himself and had amassed 4 considerable
bank account. He delved lightly in the To-
cal politics of his district. and in 1858 was
induced TO run for Alderman on a ticket
opposed TO the Tammany Hall organization.
He was elected ard in 1854 ran for Con-
sresS, supported by the TamTany district
organization, and was again elected. in
1856 he was returned IL second tine and re-
tanned Office for half the term. when he
was apnin; Il Sheriff and les gneI 10 ac-
CcIt the office. He WIS later CJmptrol.e r
of The city and IL 1871, after the downfall
of the organization. jumped into the breach
and was elected chairman Of the Finance
Committee. fepres ntins the leadership of
the organization.
John Kelly remained at the wheel in
Tammany Hall for many years. His was a
reformed Tammany Hall and his every ef-
fort was directed toward eradicating the
disgrace of the exposures after the fall Of
the Tweed ring. He was partially sue
~cessful. and when he finally retired from
the leadership his recommendation of Rich
ard Croker as his successor was agreed to
hv tho General Committee
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SECRET OF TANNANY'S
GREAT POLITICAL POWER.

Tammany Hall, the strongest political or
ganization in the history OF this country,
has for more than q century stood the
brunt of battles, perhaps, as no other or
sanization has been able to do. The battle
cry among the rank and the file has always
been:
Follow the leader.'
Through defeat and victory alike. the or
Sanizaticn has remained intact, and, what
ever internecine wrangles have stirred the
various factions. 1t has invariably been the
rule that a conference of the leaders. headed
b. the Big Chieftain'' himself. won d re-
silt in once again bringing the grGmbl.ng
braves inta harmonious action.
Organization has ever been the ~watchwOrJ
of the WiSwam. and in every Assembly
SStx.c; throughout old New York, Tam
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1ndites Reply to Former Governor
Stones Letter Concerning
Question of Contention.
THREE REASONS FOR HIS PLAN.
Candidly Admits One of Them Is
He Believes His Chances 20"
Success VIII BE Greater.

Washington. Jan. iL-RoprcscntatiVe
Champ Clark has written the following III
reply 70 the letter Of former Governor
Stone, which appeared in Wednesdays
Republic:
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EARLY SERVICES TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.

After obtaining an education in the COM
mon schools and at the Leesburg Acad-
envy, young Nixon was appointed as a cadet
midshipman at the United States Naval
Academy. in Annapolis. Md. Though only
Is years old and known as q reckless
yoangster'' when he entered the academy,
he was graduated in 1882 a. the head of his
class.