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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
MISS SARAH TAYLOR
ST. LOUIS PACKERS PERTURBED
Reported That Big Four Will In
crease Canacify Here

ST. Louis beef packers are considerably
perturbed over the operations OF the five big
Chicago packing concerns-namely. the
Armour. Hammond. Swift. Cudahy and
Morris companies. It is claimed by local
wholesale meat dealers that It Is only
question of a short time before the Chi
cago people will have control OF the St
Louis market in addition to the markets of
other large cities throughout the United
States where they already have full sway.
Frederick Krey. president of the Krey
Packing Company, one of the largest con-
Germs of Its kind in this city. stated last
night that the Armour. Swift. Cudahy and
Morris people have had the packing situa-
ton in st. Louis going their own way for
several years past. and that the Hammond
company Is making arrangements to enter
the local field and drive out what competi-
ton Is left for the other firms TO encounter.
An agreement exists between those five
companies the same as II they constituted a
truss." said Mr.. Krey. They will not
dersell each other except when IL fs neceS-
sary TO do so In order to take the trade
away from some outside company. st. Louis
has thus far been able to withstand the
onslaushts of the combine because this city
Is the fourth largest packing center in the
United States
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
Fifteen Hundred Men Were Sur
rounded in Recent Drive"
and Nearly All Escaped.
GAPS IN THE PURSUERS' LINE.
Gave Burghers Opportunity TO slip
MISUNDERSTANDING Shown in
Initiating the Formation
of English Troops.

Pretoria. Transvaal. March 2s-Fully -
Beers, surrounded by British columns on
the REGENT drive, escaped in spite OF all
! the EnElishmen could do.
Among the I'9 prisoners captured were
Commandant II. Kruger and former Land
rOst Noetling of Klerksdorp.
From the first prisoners captured II was
learned that General Delarey himself was
outside the actual Gordon, having slept
some distance westward. but Liebenberg.
Kemp. and other Boer commanders were in
side the columns OF troops.
The first body. consisting of about so
Beers. sighted at 10 o'clock in the morning.
March u. re;reated at full speed. making
Ter Il gap between the British columns \
race for the opening ensued- British mount
ed infantry, which had already ridden up
wards Of nifty miles. pressed their tired
horses until many Of them gave out, when
the men jumped off and raced forward on
foot.
Some OF the mounted men, however, were
able TO gallOp right into the gap. just ahead
of the Uughers, whom they met with a
warm fire. These troops also succeeded In
driving back another body OF 30 Beers. who
We're forced to desert tne guns they mad
southeast Of klersdorp), in February. The
Beers tried to get through several OPEN
ings, but on eacn occasion. We're forced to
double back until they ultimately found a
gap ana passed out Of the British lines.
within signt OF klerksdorp.
Night fell before the pursuing columns
could overtake the Beers. Five Canadians
who fell out OF their column and tried 10
work their way back. We're surrounded by
a Boer force. and made Il splendid defense.
but. finally, seeing their case was hopeless.
four OF the Canadians surrendered The
fifth. however. Indignantly refused to throw
down his arms and continued a single
handed fight until he was killed. This was
regarded one of the most heroic In
cidentS OF the day.
An illustration OF the resourcefulnsss of
the Beers was given by Lebenberg and sew
sral hundred men, when. taking advantage
OF the confusion OF the drive. they formed
q commando similar In arrangement to that
Of a British column. Moving close to one
Of the numerous gaps in one of the Brit
!sh lines. they succeeded in reaching II and
In getting safely away before their ruse
was detected.
The guns captured from Won Donop's con-
voy were brilliantly recaptured by the Scot
tish Horse which charged up to the muzzles
OF the artillery and rode the Boer sunners
of their feet before tho latter had a chance
TO fire.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
FRENCH R. SESSIONS
DIES OF PNEUMONIA
Real Estate Operator Known as
One of the Best-Dressed
Men in st. Louis.

French r. Sessions. real estate operator
and known to his wide circle of friends as
the best-dressed man IN St. Louis died yes
terday morning at the Baptist Sanitarium
from pneumonia. after an illness of two
weeks. His mother. sister and brother Were
at rre when he passed away.
Mr.. Sessions thoug!. but 81 years old. was
one of the most successful real estate op-
orators in st. Louis Cnaided he had en-
gineered many important realty deals In the
city.
He came to tho city from Arkansas when
a youth OF ls unknown. seeking employ
ment He took the first position offered.
and went 10 work as bundle wrapper in n
dry goods store. Later he obtained employ
ment in 4 wholesale wooden house. After
several years IN the establishment he re-
Quested 10 be sent on tie road. The re-
quest. howeveC. was refused and he re-
signed. His only assets were his salary for
the previous week
He then decided to go into the real estate
business and entered the office of a dealer
in East st. Louis. His rise was rapid. and
In two years he was head Of the firm. One
of his most important deals was when he
induced the Shickle. Harrison & Howard
Iron Foundry Company, one of the largest
Concerns in the West then located In South
st. Louis. to remove its entire plant to East
ST. Louis.
Funeral services will be held at the house
OF his sister. Mrs Louise Walker. No. 6l3
North Garrison avenue. this Afternoon T at
10 Jacksonville. Ill. for burial. The Rev
erend Mosheim Rhodes pastor Of St Marks
rangements are in charge of Charles Ses-
sons. a brother. who arrived in st. Louis
yesterday from FriaI's Point. Miss.
Among the 1ea .'Rooms-for-R Rent" adver-
tisements In to-dayS Republic may be
found hundreds of neat rooms with board.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
Mrs. Francis, at Whose House He
Boarded, Announces Their
Engagement.
SHE WILL MOVE TO SING SING.
Wishes to Be Near Fiance-She
Desired TO Testify at Trial
Prisoner Talks Bitterly of
the Courts Rulings.
REPURLrC SPECIAL.

| REPUBLrC SPECIAL.
New York. March @.-Nfrs. Adelaide NJ.
francis. who was a constant attendant at
the trial of Albert T. Patrick. and with
whom the lawyer boarded for years prior
to the murder of William Marsh Rice. an
nounced to-day that she was engaged to
marry the convicted man
Mrs. Francis is preparing to close her
house at No. SIC West Fifty-eishth street,
and she says she will take up her residence
at Sins-SinS as soon as Patrick is removed
to Sing-Sing Prison in order that she may
be constantly near him.
Albert I. Patrick. when seen in the
ToInbs and told what Mrs Francis had
said. replied:
This Is a rather delicate matter. but Mrs.
Francis and l. as soon as l am cleared of
the charges against me. Will be married.
we nave been engaged for some time. Just
now Ions We have been engaged do not
care TO say. She can make that public il
she chooses"
II was learned to-day that during Pat
TICKS trial Mrs. Francis wished to 20 on
the stand in his behalf. Patrick is said To
nave refused to allow her to give testimony.
Lawyer Moore, Patrick counsel, declared
To-day that Patrick said, Il would rathsr
De eiectrocuted than have her testify
Patricks aged father ana his sls,er are
esoS AhS a. ucr IOuSe-
Patrick May he Free by 1907.
1t Is figured out that Patrick may II he
gets new trial ana is acquitted OF mur-
Ger, and Is then acquitted OF Ine forgery
chargeS against HIM, be Tree by the year
l.OI at the earliest.
Patrick talskd freely in his cell in the
Iombs about his convection. He denounced
Recorder Com in even more bitter terms
than b" USED yesterday and also scored Dis
srict A,-orney Osborne. who conducted the
prosecUt!, Asked why he did not go on
the stanu in his own defense. Patrick said:
Lots OF persons thought Molinsux made
great mistake in not gong on the stand.
put lawyers who know Recorder Con and
Mr Osborne say he did the wisest thing. l
CID not go on the stand because l knew i
would not get fair treatment. l was treated
like dog anyway.
In the prison pen l was handcuffed to
negroes and China men and not allowed to
speak to any one verything possible was
done to make me detected.
My witnesses did not get fair treatment
themselves and If that 10 the case. what
would they have done TO me? Ny lawyers.
too. were treated In anything but fair
way. They were called barroom brawlers
and had absolutely standing in court.
Under these conditions. II would have
been impossible for them TO protect me-
Goff and Osborne would have thrown an
atmosphere around me that would have
made me look like murderer and forger.
even though the law declares that man
on trial must be considered Innocence until
he is proven guilty"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
HALL OF PHILANTHROPY.
Prominent Club Women Attend Hear
ing on Measure-MinOr Amend dment.

About fifty women. many of whom are
prominently identified with clubs, attended
the public hearing conducted yesterday af-
ternoon by the Council Committee on Pub
lie improvements, of which Mr.. Horton Is
chairman The object and scope of the pro-
posed Eall OF Philanthropy We're explained
to the committee by Mrs. Edwin Harrison
Mrs. George II. Shields. Mrs. Henry Elliott,
COunsel-General Blair of the Worlds Fair
Doctor E. c. Runge and Edwin Harrison.
The edifice, Mrs. Elliott stated. Will cost
no less than $4,000. and will be made as
pretentious as possible. During the Worlds
Fair 1t Will serve as the headquarters Of
Of Womens Clubs. After the close OF the
Exposition II will forever remain a hall of
philanthropy, stored with books. docu-
mcnts. sculpture. models and articles Of
general interest and value. In fact, ii will
be public library and museum
Among the ladies present al the hearing
were Mrs Dwight T-edway, Mrs: de Fig
ueriedo, Mrs. Wallace Delatield. Miss Mary
MeCulloeh: MS: HEgh MeH5tTiek, s,cSi1n,n, Miss Mis-
Clark Way. Mrs. William J: Lewis, Mrs.
Andy Knapp, Miss Marian Lindsay. Mrs.
John Allen, Miss Thekla Bernays. Mrs Z.
c. Runge. Miss Jennie Jones and Miss Anna
Lewis.
Several amendments probably will be
made which will be reported to the Coun-
ell Tuesday afternoon by the Committee on
the minimum cost of the building. Another
will specify the conditions in regard to
mafntenance The other amendments sug-
gested are OF minor Importance ana VIII
NOT materially affect the substance or the
bill: In nature they will be corrective
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29

biueErHss Girls Suggestion for Rais-
Ing Worlds Fair Fund.

A patriotic daughter OF Kentucky. who
Claims that she has been chagrined by the
failure of the Legislature Of her State to
make Worlds Fair appropriation. has
suggested TO Clarence Dallam president of
the Louisville Commercial Club. that it Will
be easy To find 10000 Kcntuckians willing TO
contribute 81 Zach to i Worlds Fair fund.
Mr. Daliam writes to the Exposition
management that the idea has taken root.
The club Will hold an open meeting April
TO make plans for Il thorough canvass OF
the State. In connection with this move
ment. Mr.. Dsllam soon will visit St. Louis
to confer with the Exposition authorities
He has received letters from all parts Of
the State. showing that the people are dis
appointed at the failure to provide for q
Kentucky exhibit
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
PROMINENT SEMINOLE DEAD.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, Wife of the
Governor Of Chickasaw Nation.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
South McAlester. L T. March S.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Brown. wife of Governor Brown
Of the Chickasaw Nation died at her home
at Sakwa yesterday. Mrs. Brown was one
of the most noted women in the Five Civil
lied Tribes. and welded a great influence
among her people.
To Governor Brown and family IS attrib-
uted the advanced stage Of civilization that
has placed the Seminole Nation in the lead
of all tribes. She leaves husband and sew
eral grown children
MRS. CHARLES L. KING.
REPTBLIC SPECIAL
Evansville Ind, March 2s-Mrs Charles
L. King. wife of one Of the wealihiest men
in Western Kentucky. died at her homo In
Corydon to-day.
MRS. ELIZABETH FOLZ.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville Ind. March 2s-Mrs. Eliza
beth Folz. aged S.. probably the Oldest resi-
dent OF the county. died at her homeSnt St
Phillips this afternoon
JOHN VI. C. ABRAHAM.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Charles No. March 2S.-John NJ G.
Abraham. a respected citizen of this city,
died Friday morning at his home on Third
funeral will be held Monday afternoon at
z O'clock and the interment made in the
Lutheran Cemetery of this city. Deceased
leaves wife ad several children.
MISS SARAH TAYLOR.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
o'Fallnn. ILL.,, March 2s-Miss Sarah Tay-
lor. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Richard Tay-
lor, prominent and well-known residents
Of this vicinity. died to-day of paralysis.
SARAH f. STAMBAUGH.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Frankfort. Mo-. March 2S.-Sarah z. Stam-
baush. wife OF John stambaugh. aged 20
died suddenly at her home near here to-
day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
SPECIAL MEETING OF BOARD.
Action Expected on Condemnn tiOn
Proceedings.

The Exposition Executive Committee has
called special meeting of the Board OF
Directors 10 meet at noon to-day in the
MONDAY Club for the purpose Of taking ac
ton on the proposed requirement of addi-
l'"hdi srcuhu lvT the site ana TO con>liC-
necessary steps for the collection OF sub
scriptionS from about so estates. which are
now In the Probate Court.
The action of the board on the conlernna-
tion proceedings Instituted in the courts
against the owners Of the tatllE tract Is
expected 10 be an official approval Of the
act OF the Executive Committee in starting
the proceedings. Ii Is relieved that this
course VIII strengthen the position Of the
Exposition Cpmpany in its suit. The law
does not hermit the lrvyiIg OF an imneCt-
ate assessment on the stock nf corpora
ton ned by estates which are being pro-
hated- 1t does allow an assessment 10 be
made payable on future dates. and this prob
ably VIII be the course which the board
will take in reference to this stock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29

thinks he was waylaid and robbed.
body there. and when told that the object
of her search was not there she left a
description Of him with the morguekeeper
and asked that she be notified in the event
the body should be brought there.
To Republic reporter Mrs. Farrand
stated that she married her present hus-
band two weeks ago in kerwin. Kas-. which
is her home. Her former husband. she said.
had deserted her four years ago. leaving
behind two children. both boys. who are
now with her. OF the $50 which her hUs-
band had when he left home, she stated
that 500 belonged to her. Farrand told his
wife that ne was going 10 purchase res
taurant in some downtown locality.
u feel sure that my husband has been
robbed and murdered" said Mrs. Farrand
He would not remain away from me so
long if he We're alive"
Family in One Room.
Mrs. Farrand and her TWO boys, the older
OF whom is ~ years of age. are living in
a single room at the number on Pine
street. Mrs. Farrand has no money and she
says she does not know what she Will do IL
she finds no trace OF her missing husband.
Farrand Is described as being 40 years
old 115 pounds In weight. feet IL inches
in height and wearing when he left home
a checked suit of light color ard black
Fedora hat. He has no regular trade. He
formerly lived in OScaloosa Ia.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
WILLIAM JANOUSEK MISSING.
Had $500 in His Possession When
He Left Home.

Captain Young OF the Third Police Dis
trict was requested yesterday TO search for
William Janousek, who has been missing
from his home at No. Oil Ann avenue since
o'clock Thursday morning. When he left
home he had 500 in his possession, and his
relatives fear that he may have met with
foul play.
Janousek is IS years old. ) feet 4 inches
tall. slim build, light complexion, light hair
and mustache.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
N. e. Conference Meeting.

Butler. Mo-, March H-The third day Of
the St. Louis Methodist Conference opened
with an increased attendance. In the morn
ing the usual routine business was transact
ed including sacramenta1 services. Doctor
G. B. Spencer. editor Of the Central Chris
tian Advocate. addressed the meeting this
afternoon Professor Cphom of Drew The
ologtcal Seminary spoke to the young men.
The Reverend W. T. Wright Of Kansas
City and Doctor George of the State Sun
day-school Association also addressed the
conference.
The Reverend W. T. Stephens was re-
elected secretary of the conference. Tne
Reverend W. c. Ilin addressed the confer
ence to-niEht
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
Mrs. George z. Farrand. Bride of
Two Weeks. Asks Police to
Find Her Husband.
SHE FEARS HE WAS WAYLAID.
When Leaving Home He Said He
Was Going TO Buy Rcstau-
rant in Downtown District
Not Seen Since.

Mrs. Arminta Neville Farrand Of No. aeis
Pine street. n bride of two weeks. has re-
Quested the police 10 look for her husband.
George z. Farrand. who disappeared from
home Wednesday morning. since which
time no tidings have been received as TO
his whereabouts.
Mr.. Farrand had $50 on his person, and
1t is his wifes belief that he has met with
foul play.
Yesterday Mrs. Farrand called at the
morgue expecting TO find her husbands
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29

Worlds Fair Commission has appointed II.
a Lee as the superintendent nf the Mineral
Department OF the State exhibit. G. w:
Harris Superintendent of the Game and
Fish Department and Mrs Martha \ Shuta
in charge Of the Horticultural Department.
Orders $50 Tons Of iron
NJ y. ROuntree. president OF the Roun-
tree Construction Company. contractors Tor
the Varied Industries building, returned
from the East yesterday He has placed
orders for i59 tons IF iron In I'tttSburg and
Cleveland. The material. which will make 4
train oc twenty-three cars. will he used In
construction work
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
PROMINENT sCULPTREss HERE.
Model for Grant Statute by Mrs.
Brooks Accented.

Mrs. Caroline s. Brooks. designer OF one
OF the models for the statue OF Grant
which was accepted by the commission hav-
ing in charge the competition. began her
career in this city. and Is at present visit
ing her sister. Miss Sallie A Shawk at tna
lattera home. No. soT Virginia avenue.
Many of the most celebrated sculptors OF
the United States have entered this COM
petition, and a design il to be selected from
which the statue will be made. The statue
will go into the White House as lasting
memorial TO the Federal General and Pres
ident
Mrs Brooks has studied in the chief art
centers Of the world.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
HEAVY WHEEL CRUSHED HIM.
Benjamin Snyder, Aged Eighteen,
Almost Instantly Killed.

A wheel weighing 100 pounds fell on
Benjamin Snyder. aged IS. at o'clock yes
suited in his death a few minutes later
His back was broken. his chest was crushed
and both arms were fractured. The acci-
dent happened at Prospect Hill
Snyders home was IN st. Charles He
boarded at No. s5os North Broadway. The
body WAO removed to The moIguA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
STATE COMMITTEE MEETING.
Illinois Democrats to Select Date
for Their Convention.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. Ill. March 8.-The Democratic
State Committee will meet at the Sherman
House tomorrow. principally to select a
date and place for the State Convention
The Democratic State Convention prooa-
bly, will be held at Springfield, June IT or
~ There seems to be a disposition to defer
the convention as late as possible.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
COLLEGE REUNIONS AS A FEATURE.
Worlds Fair Correspondent sugEesfs
That Glasses Assemble.

G. NJ Stevens OF Galesburg. ILL.,, suggests
to the Worlds Fair authorities the posi-
b,iity Of college reunions as interesting fea-
lures Of the Exposition. Reunions of the
classes Of 1890 Of all the colleges for the
10th of the month seem to the writer to be
the thing. classes of 1881 for the 11th. classes
of 1899 for the 18th. and thus up to the year
preceding the Exposition.
Mr.. Stevens asks outright for an option
for a reunion OF the class OF 'ee OF the Uni
versity of Missouri "Of course" he con-
cludes. 81 have no right to mortgage this
class but / know that II the matter Is
properly presented they will all be there
in IS53'' The matter has been referred 10
the proper Exposition committee.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
FOREIGN.

CeciL" which was employed at the ssdee
Of Kimberley. will bear the body Of Cecil
Rhodes on the first stage Of its journey to
ths burial place.
Fifteen hundred Beers successfully evaded
Sastr pu1snsrS IN the recent Drive In the
24anDvaal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
COLORADO REGIMENT IS COMING.
Decides to Tnke Part in Worlds Fair
Military Display.

Military Display.
Colonel F. 8. Verdeegberg OF ths First
Colorado Infantry will arrive In a few days
to consult with the Worlds Fair manage
nent regarding the intention Of bringing
the regiment to the Exposition for partici-
paticn in q proposed competitive display of
State militia The idea has not yet been Of
ficially arranged BY the Worlds Fair au-
thorities, although numerous regimenta
commanders have communicated their de-
sire to make a military exhibit.
Advices from Denver to the Exposition
CHIEF Geo1Os VI. Thatchsr Of the COLORADO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
ScoREo AsHW
MEws FzANo-EsgA0E SvITs, Ss7s.S5

There's nothing The Meyer store III
clothing has been surprise 20
the shape or
suit designed please particular the sort OF
tailor nave 'nab
them Now
looking Come
o5
they will hold their
Well
You'll buy the sus
noto
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
People Who Know

Always ask for FRANKLIN Ready-NIiNed
Paint, because OF its durability. beauty and
general excellence. Platt & Thornburgh
Paint Co.. Seventh and Franklin avenue.
and leading dealers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
SPORTING

W. n Muir explains that It Will be hard
~ 6et4oEs to beat the races next season
(Fmg to Big neids. poor jockeys and varta-
N4ena Of form
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-29
Centralia Nomfnees.

9EBCBL1C SPECIAL
tonight nominated the following Aldermen:
First Ward, John Schneider; Second, F. o.
Cor. Third, II. E. Drum; Fourth, William
Second Ward ". F. Bundy was indorsed
for Governor in 1904.