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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
M, &. BROADUS, JR., FOUND
DEAD NEAR RICHMOND.
In His Pocket Was Love Letter
From Girl student mt Springfield,
Mo-, Signed "ROsa."
REPTRLJC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Richmond. Va, DEC 5.-Cold in DEATH the
body of NJ e. Broadls. Jr., was found early
this morning in SuttOn's woods, near the
new pumphouse. Near by were two small
empty yials, both Of which had contained
chloroform.
1t is believed that the young man. who
was % years old. determined TO END ms NE
and sought the lonely spot where his body
was discovered to die.
Two little children made the discovery
and at once gave the alarm. When found
the man was lying on his face. which was
buried in his hat. in which there was Il
pocket handkerchief still having the fumes
of the drug which had caused death Ihe
yeung man was a student at Richmond Col
leee. where he had attended classes LOT
several sessions He was regarded as a
hard student. and when found dead had
COPY of "Catiiine' near him. He was an
athlete and played on the kichmohd W.
lege football team.
In his pocket was love letter from
Springfield, Mo. breathing spirit of devo-
ton and entreating him not to work so
hard as to endanger his health. 1t was
signed simply "Rosa" and was evidently
from some girl In a female seminary.
There was nothing in the letter to have
induced Broadus to take his life.
The Coroner declined to pronounce the
case one of suicide, and there are suspi-
cions that he may have met with foul play.
II ia mystery where the dead man was
from Monday morning, when he left col
lego until Wednesday afternoon. when he
bought the chloroform with which his life
was ended.
Broadus was a son Of the Reverend Doc
for NJ. E. Broadus Of Isle OF Wight Coun-
~. one OF the leading Baptist ministers in
the state. and was a near relative of Ike
late Reverend John A. Broadus of Louis
vile, KY, who was known all over the
aA,,r
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
THOUGHT HE WAS A TRAMP.
Tom Johnson's Son Turned Down
by Hotel Clerk.
REPTBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Frankfort KY. Dec. 5-The Red Devil
automobile party, consisting OF Mayor Tom
johnson. his son. and his chauffeur, had
trouble in getting accommodations In Frank
fort last night.
Young Johnson, garbed in rough hunting
clothes, despatched with mud. entered the
Capitol Hotel and asked for rooms saying
his name was johnson" The night clerk
sized him up and told him the house was
fun. Johnson then applied to another
hostelry and was refused
By this time the managers Of the Capitol
discovered they had refused a millionaire
and sent a runner TO invite Mayor Johnson
and party back. saying they had made
room
Young johnson said: IT reckon they take
us for set of tramps. and don't blame
them"
The party has been through Kentucky on
a hunting and pleasure trip .--
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
Venezuelan Situation Presents Ex-
trcnrlv Delicate Interna-
tional Problems.
MONROE DOCTRINE is INVOLVED
Blnnder by Some Naval Com,
mandcr Could Lead to Grave
Consequences 'astrO May
Yet Come to Terms.


RT:PJ'ETIC SPECIAL.
! Washington. Dee. 5.-When the fast-ap-
lTOachirC crisis between Venezuela on the
on" h3ri and Germany and Cir Il;
! Britain on the other arrives To- cOercc the
South American Republic into paymer; Of
her international obligations. the moral in
tuenco Of the United States will probably
IL thrown toward peaceful settlement of
| the iif'irultr.
While there is no objection on the part
IF this Government t. the forc"ful Co,lcc-
ton of the debt on the lines Of procedure
already proposed by Germany. there i a
strong feeling that the United States Gov
ernment would do We'll to go far in using
its good offices TO avert the imminent i'm
bruelio.
With powerful fleets Of German ana Brit
ish warshipss lowering outside Venezuelan
ports international complications might
easily br irrsiii;ar"d by Il blEader on the
part nr Il commander.
The South American situation involved
as it is with the Monroe Doctrine. IS "X-
;rs rnely delicate and an int national blum
der even though followed by no other seri-
Gus results wcl,. be harmful 10 the policies
OF the United States.
Never IN the past has the Monroe Doc
trine been cncruachsd upon. Il has lie II
threatened once o. twice. and President
Cleveland found it necessary to warn Ens
lard.
II is felt here that should the Monroe
Doctrine be violated. even in a mistake. 1t
would he weakened
As Herr Won Holieben. the German Am
bassador. outlined in his note. the method
of procedure will probably he the posting
Of ultimatum. probably n joint one. by
Germany and Great Britain. followed. il
unsuccessful. by a peace blockade Of por ,.
and succeeded. If that is unsuccessful. by
seizure Of custOm-nousss and collection Of
duties to the extent of the international
obligation. The posting Of an ultimatum
probably would be followed by severance
OF diplomatic relations.
II the United States exert their moral in
fiuence. It probably will be done through
United States Minister Bowen at Caracas.
At the present time IL Is felt here tEat
President Castro Will come to terms and
promise the payment OF the obligations If
Germany ard Great Britain are in earnest
upon their programme of coercion. His
note TO Germany. which was rejected az Eer-
lin. Is considered "feeler.'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
SERVED RAILROAD COMPANY
EIGHTEEN YEARS AS CLERK.

Charles J. Denny has been employed by
the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company for
eighteen years. The chiefs of departments
under whom he worked speak of him in the
highest terms. His reputation as steady
and conscientious clerk is of the best
He entered the service OF the railroad
company on October Il. 1854 He was as
signed to the statistical department, where
he remained for three years.
On June /. 1857 he was transferred to the
auditing department. under W. c. Morcom
auditor for freight disbursements He has
since been employed steadily in this depart
ment.
Recently he has had charge OF the audit
ing Of agents accounts. and occupied a po-
sition Immediately below that of chief clerk.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
KELLY EXPECTS TO MEET
CIRCUIT ATTORNEY MONDAY,

Charles F. Kelly, former Speaker Of the
House OF Delegates. under indictment on
charges of bribery and perjury, when asked
last night II he had made any preparations
for his defense. replied that lie had not con-
s'dered the matter.
Il know nothing Of the situation" said
Kelly. Since my return l have been help
ing my wife tak@ care of our sick children.
will. however. when the time comes. make
the proper defense
My long voyage tired me and my health
Is not the best. In fact. / have not had
time to consider the matter of my defense
and have seldom left the house since my re-
turn
When asked if he intended to see Circuit
Attorney Folk. Kelly stated that he would
probably see him next Monday. when he
would be a witness before the Grand Jury.
4 have not the. slightest objection TO
meeting Mr.. Folk" continued Kelly. II
have seen him since my return at a dis
tance. but have had no talk with him.
Kelly expressed no fear over the out
come Of his trial. and 81 Id he would be glad
10 submit his side of the story.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
GEORGE LOGAN.

I conductor os the car which we wished to
take standing practically in front "f
us. "" descended from our car and boarded
TIA. other. The conductor of this car could
not have helped noticing us make the trans
| Ter.
Shortly after We were seated the car
started. ami before long the conductor
asked for oar fares. Both IN: VIII" and
explained tn him tn. circumstances. but
he apparently disbc!ieved our statements
My wife begged HE not to argue fur-
ther with the conductor. whose number,
iater learned. was :3jl. Accordnsly. al
lowed him to put m-' on. ! stood on the
corner and waited 10 1-e whether my VII"
got off at the n"Nt crossing. hut. - S."
lid not do So. / concluded that She had de
ciie,l 10 Fay her fare.
Mrs. Logan says that after her husband
had been put off the conductor returned and
again demanded her fare. She say that
she again explained the reason for her not
paying him.
After ii few more words the man said:
VII. If have To-. will. and IN. n.xt *,
aisle said Mrs l.. gan.
'.Eefor,. he could drag me further /
heard some one say; 'Gon don't & treat I!
AMI the conductor let go Of me.
Il was greatly embarrassed. and do not
know exactly what followed. but learned
later that the gentleman who interfered
also paid my fare. This my husband. who
followed me ON the next car. returned"
The accounts Of the affair by tirstet and
avenue. who We're both on the car. b.ar
out the statements made 10y NJ. and Mrs.
Logan.
Mr. CRETE, said las, night that the ac
tun Cf the conductor WAS entirely un-
called for. especially in tine case Of Mrs.
Logan. The man handling her In Il
tlisgricefuI manner when l happened to
turn In that direction.
II was standing on the front platform.
but il took only IL few seconds 10 reach
the conductor and force him to let Mrs.
Logan go. j handed him her fare 90 pre-
vent any further trouble. for the man was
in an ugly humor."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
PHYSICIANS ARE HOPEFUL.
Think Mrs. Knapp Will Recover
Unless Complications Set In.

REPI-BLJC SPECIAL.
San Francisco, Cal. Dec. Mrs. John
Knapp of St. Louis is lying at the McNutt
Hospital in this city in a very critical con-
iition. as the result of an accident more
than two weeks ago.
On Wednesday. November 10. she fell and
broke her left thigh at Vallejo. where she
was stopping with her daughter. Mrs. A.
&. Amy. wife of Lieutenant Commander
Amy of the United States Navy. executive
of the cruiser Marblehead. now fitting for
sea at the Mare Island Navy Yard, near
Vallejo.
Mrs Knapp was removed to San Francisco
the next day. that she might receive COM
petsnt surgical attendance. Her ad"anced
age, 70 years. has naturally made the shock
to her nervous system very great, but the
attending physicians are hopeful for her re-
cOvSry il cerebral difficulties can be warded
off during the next few days
Her daughters. Mrs George L. Bloom
field of New Orleans; Mrs. John NJ. Dot
rarce of Houston. Tex, and Mrs. A. e.
Amy are with Mrs. Knapp. as is her son.
Mr. Charles W. Knapp of St Louis. Her other
son. Lieutenant Commander John J. Knapp
of the United States Navy. arrived in New
York this week after two months journey
by sea. returning from Manila. where he
has been on duty for some time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
DEATH OF FATHER HIGGINS.
Noted Religious Educator Passes
AWAY in Cincinnati.

The Reverend Father Edward A Higgins.
s. j.. who was we'll known in st. Louis.
where he lived for many years, died Thurs
day evening in Cincinnati.
For ten years Father Higgins filled the
chair of philosophy at st: Francis Xavier 3
College in Cincinnati. He was also con-
nected with the faculty OF the ST. Louis
University. He was educated for the priest
hood in F7orissant
Father Higgins was s. years old. For
awhile he was president Of St. Ignatius
College Chicago. and St Mary's College
st. Marys, Kas. He was born in Bards-
town. Ky, and educated at Woodstock
Nd, F1orissant and st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
WILL PETITION CONGRESS.
Nebraska Stockmen Oppose Re-
moval OF Fences.

Alliance. Neb.. Dec. 5-At n meeting to-
day of many stockmen at this place. the
center of the cattle-raising interests of the
State. it was decided to send petition to
Congress and the President protesting
against the immediate removal of fences
from Government lands.
The petition also will request that Gov
ernment commission be sent TO Northwest
ern Nebraska to inquire into the conditions
there. the belief being that with a better
understanding the order for tearing down
the fences may be delayed or rescinded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
CASE NOW IN JURY'S HANDS.
Trial of c. F.. Attebery on Charge
of Killing Is Concluded.

REPCBLIC SPECIAL.
Decatur. Ill. Dec. 5.-Tlre case Of c. f.
Attebery. a prominent farmer, charged with
killing his farm hand Frank Lemar. went
to the jury at 10 o'clock tonight. The trial
has attracted much attention.
There was a dramatic scene in the court
room this evening. When the place was
crowded to the utmost. the electric lights
went out on account Of an accident and
the closing arguments of the attorneys were
continued while the courtroom was lighted
by only two candies.
The defendant and his wife were deeply
affected and wept bitterly while the kill
ing was being described.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
GERST RETICENT ABOUT
PROCEEDINGS IN JURY-RO0M.

1t was stated last night that Albert Gerst
was the juror that held out for the ac-
quittal of Denny. When seen at his home,
No. 25G5 Glasgow avenue. he would neither
deny nor affirm the report.
Some of the jurors said Mr.. Gerst,
wanted to fix the punishment at seven
years, one thought three years sufficient
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
| WILL CALL A CONVENTION.
Oklahoma Republicans to Cor
slider Statehood Problem.

Guthrie. Ok. Dec. 5-The announcement
is made tonight that the Republican ter
rtorial chairman will issue call to-mor-
row or Monday at the latest for a Repub-
liran Statehood Convention for the purpose
of taking action on the Senate sub-biil for
the admission of Oklahoma to statehood
The convention will. il is said. indorse the
pending omnibus bill. and adopt resolutions
denouncing the sIlb-bil as directly opposed
to the Republican party in Oklahoma.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
WATER IS ABOVE DANGER LINE.
Inhabitants Move From LOwlands
at Shreveport,

Shreveport. La. Dec 5.-To-day the river
al this point rose six inches. going above
the danger line. further rise of three
and a half feet is predicted within the next
three days
Hundreds of persons in Shreveport have
been removing their homes from the bot
toms and camping in tents and improvised
dwellings.
The news from points above Shreveport
is not encouraging and the Weather Bu-
reau continues to Issue daily warnings.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
Negro Fights q Fruit vender.

Allen Samuels. negro boy known to the
police as 'Skeeter," was arrested yester-
day afternoon. after an encounter with Sal
vator Aeauaria, a fruit vender. at Thir-
teenth and Olive streets. The Italian. who
lives at No. 1910 North Ninth street. claims
that the boy took fruit from his stand and
started to run, when he caught him. A
scufffe followed and the Italian was cut. A
warrant was refused. but Samuels is held
on a charge Of disturbing the peace. Aequa-
ria g wound is slight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
GASOLINE LAUNCH LEVIED ON.
Action Taken in Attachment Suit
for Sunnlies.

Deputy Constable A. H. Watson yesterday
levied on the gasoline launch Charles Ed
mund under an attachment suit filed in the
Circuit Court by the American Yacht,
Motor and Pulley Company
The suit is against Charles and Edmund
Twitt, J. +. CraiSh.ad K Co. and the J. C.
Grant Chemical Company and is for $J0S. 25
The launch vas levied on at the foot of
Lucas avenue. The boat is about 50 feet
long and is to he used for advertising pur-
poses. it is stated. The suit is for supplies
including articles used in launching the
hOat
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
WASHINGTON

Worlds Fair Commissioner john Barrett
my seir.e.d Minister Buck 1t Toxic.
The order OF I3'nai Birth wants Il Govern
m.rt concession for hospital nj Hot
Springs.
\. y. Anderson will he appointed United
States District Judge IN Indiana.
!:;tlcaelGs publicity hi!l. at!n"d At trusts.
has been fav"rablT reported 10y suhc1mmlt-
to. with ans udm"nts.
Fifteen regiments at home have been or
,!"r"d to exchange with fifteen in the Philip
iinrs.
T,f.. s.ua-a Committee on Labor has re-
..Ira.I hearings. or rha cght-sour Hill.
III. Urijei states probably Will use their
influence TO bring about the ''se "f p"acei"!
lu,aus when Germany and England get
ready 10 co-rcr Venezuela into paying us
t.'ts.
Although sli-htiv improved Yesterday
Thomas T. Reds condition is cousiderea i
critical.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06

and one at first insisted on acquittai. Aft
er much argument. compromise was ef-
fected on TWO years sentence. The Jurors
agreed not to divulge the proceedings in
the jury-room. For that reason, have
nOth.ng more to say"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
BIG FIRE AT ROCKFORD, ILL.
Department Store and Business
College Destroyed.

Rockfori. H. Dec 5.-The Mead building.
a five-story brick structure. was destroyed
by fire tonight. 1t was occupied by the
wortham Bros. & Co. department store ard
the Rockford Business College.
The loss is s275.0 90: insurance, $3.50 600.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06

John McGllicuddy took charge yesterday
as Constable of Justice Grffin's court. He
appointed Charles Potee one of his depu-
ties. James Il. Bligh. Constable Of Justice
Cronins court. yesterday appointed A. j.
Carroll deputy. f. ]. MOrrissey. Constable
OF division No. Of the Fourth Justice Dis
trict- has appointed Thomas AcAlevy ard
Louis Fingerln as his deputies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06

Judge Fis'.cr yesterday dismissed the pc
tition and cross bill in the divorce suit of
R ]. McBTHde against Ida McBryde- The
case was partly heard Thursday and laid
over until yesterday afternoon. 1t was the
third suit for divorce fled by the eoupIe.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
Marine Intelligence.

Glasgow, Dec. 4.-ArrIved: LivOnian, Bos-
ton.
Queenstown. Dec. 5-Sailed: Rhynland,
Philadelphia.
Isle of Wight. Dec. 5-Passed: Steamer
NSardam. Rotterdam, for New York
liverpool, Dec. 5.--Arrived: Irishmsn,
Portland.
Glasgow. I1ec. 5.-Sailed: ST. Joseph, st.
Johns and Philadelphia.
New York, Dec. J.--Arrived: Laurentian,
Glasgow.
San Francisco. Cal. Dec 5.-Arrived: Hen
rietta, Newcastle: Francois, Cherbourg
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
T0-DEYS NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were ss,1371.9S',
balances sSl3.313. Local discount rates were
fr"m between and 6 per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New York.
Joe premium bid. 15c premium asked; Ch'-
cteo. lnr premium hid. l5c premium asked:
Cincinnati Louisville and New Orleans, 2'c
discount bid. bar asked.
Wholt closed LEVER at SIC asked May;
1b.sn5l;ac No. , red. Corn closed lower
at i.i.c bid May: i5,.N45&.c No. mixri
Oats closed AT 2.1sc asHcd May: o3r5|'2c
10 mixed.
The focal market for spot cotton was
quiet and unchanged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
ECZEMA, NO CURE, no PAT.

Your druggist will refund your money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails RIpgworn, letter. Old
| Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Backheads on the
! face. and all skin diseases. 60 cents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
Holiday E1cursion Rates on the

Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Noun
tain Route Tickets on sale December l3,
Il. 81 - 23 and Dc Good for return thirty
days from date of sale.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
FOREIGN.

Three Americans on board British ship
mutinied while the vessel was in mid-ocean.
shot the captain and mate. and then es
capped on a raft under cover of darkness.
Emperor William, in a speech to work
men. bitterly denounces socialists and their
methods.
Paralysis Of the heart caused the death
Of Minister Buck. He was held in high es-
teen in Japan.
Honduras is preparing for a revolution
while Nicaragua seeks to form defensive
alliance with San Salvador against a posi-
ble attack from Colombia.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-06
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Secretary of State Cook has announced
the official vote for Supreme Judges.
Wesley Hawley, who was charged with
the murder Of Policeman Ben Martin at
Moweaqua. Ill. was found guilty and his
punishment fixed at twenty years in the
Penitentary-
Colder weather has greatly stimulated
retail trade all over the country according
10 Dun's and Bradstreet's reports.
NJ f. Broadus. Jr., was found dead near
Richmond. Va, yesterday. In his pocket
was a love letter from a girl student at
Springfield. Mo.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and the
King Consort expect to tour the United
States incoguitO next spring.
a professional beggar.- who annually
visits st. Louis. Is arrested at Omaha and
il comes to light that he has saved enough
of the money he begs to buy several farms
and houses near Waterloo. Ia.
Fred Clark. once millionaire lumberman
of Minneapolis. was arrested as a vagrant
in St. Paul last night.
An 1S-yoar-old youth. under arrest at
Evansville. Ind. has confessed to setting
fire to two dwellings, and four barns. He
says he applied the torch just to see the
blaze. He takes his arrest coolly and does
not seem the least worried.
TIE Creek Indians are much wrought up
over the passage by their council of a bill
providing for lease inspector. If it were
TO become a law no lease could be made
without the consent and approval of the
inspector.
The new town of Snyder near Lawton.
Ok, opens with a population Of 1000 In a
short while after the auction Of lots q city
= of tents was erected. There are several
stores bank. a Post Office and provisional
government
Mayor higgins Of Waco. Tex. is i'm
peachei by the City Council and the office
declared vacant after trial lasting nearly
all night An election for Mayor will be
ordered unless higgins procures an injunc-
ton.
William Kidney, the eccentric old bachelor
who disappeared from his home at Hot
Springs in November has been found in a
hospital at Little Rock with his throat cut
from ear to ear. He has not been able to
explain the mystery surrounding the case.
To-day will mark the close of the Inter
national Livestock Exposition at Chicago.
Anthracite miners attorneys continue TO
present testimony in support of their con-
tentiun that bIacklisting has been employed
by some of the operators since the strike.
At mass meeting of the zinc-ore produ-
GERS last night curtaiment of two weeks
production was decided upon to relieve the
zinc-ore market.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson's son. bespattered
with mud from long automobile ride with
his father was mistaken for a tramp when
he went TO engage lodgings for the party
at a Frankfort. KY. hotel. and the clerk
turned him down. Later. when the hotel
;-eope discovered their mistake they sent
messenger for the party.
The SILK Stockings get control of the Re
publican Editorial Association Of Missouri
in session at 81 IoGeph