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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
FISH FOUND IN A WELL.
Ii Was Carried to Dark Prison BY
a Waterspout.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


Wellington. o.. sept. 2.--he cistern Ut
the II. c.. Harris residence in this village
has been the source OF queer noises for sew
eral weeks A watch was placed over the
hole in the ground. The first watchman
beat a hasty retreat within fifteen minutes
after he had crawled within listening dis
lance Of the entrance TO the cistern. He
said II sounded exactly as though the cs-
ment and bricks in the sides and upper
parts OF the cistern were dropping into the
water. and that he feared a cave-ln at sny
moment.
1t was finally decided to pump the cistern
out. then n man was found brave enough
TO descend into the cistern- He called for
a club when half way down the ladder. and
after striking several blows was enabled TO
make asrope fast to a large fish. IL vas
. feet 6 inches long. and was lively wnen
taken from its native element When II
opened its mouth in gasping for breath It's
teeth and feelers gave II a horrible appear
ance. and upon being prodded with a pole II
raised IT'S spine threateningly. From long
confinement in its dark prison 1t had nearly
lost its sight. The fish soon died.
II is believed that a waterspout IN Lake
Erie carried IL to the upper currents OF air.
whence u was waited into some passing
rain. thence through the air 10 the con-
ductor and its dreary prison. II was q
horned pout, or catfish
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
SHOT S0N-NLLED HIMSELF.
Father Did Not Want Mother to
Have the Child.
WPURIIc SPECIAL.

SPECIAL.
Springfield. III. Sept. n-Harry o. WI
Eams. q Springfield lie insurance agent.
went 10 the home of his mother-in-lzv at
Auburn this afternoon TO plead with his
wife TO live with him again. Upon the
woman's refusal. he seized his 2-year-old
son, who was In its mothers custody, and.
after threatening TO kill his sister-in-law,
who attempted to intercept him drove
away with the child In a buggy.
Going to the home OF his mother. near
Loami. with officers in hot pursuit. VIII
liams fired a shot into his sons head and
then turned the weapon upon himself. dy-
ing instantly from the wound The child
still lives. but Will die.
Nlllams's wife is the daughter OF A. A
Harvey. 2 prominent citizen Of Auburn.
Shortly AFTER their marriage four years ago
dinere-cZs arose between them. A son was
porn 10 the union two years ago. but then
the little fellow failed TO close the breach.
Last spring the family moved 70 Springfield
rrom Auburn. The separation occurred last
week after Mrs Williams had recovered
from q serious Illness
Today Williams armed himself with 4
revolver and declared his intention of bring
ING his wife and child back TO his home.
On the road between Auburn ard LoamI
he wrote a farewell note. stating that be
look the step TO end his troubles-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
BODY OF HENRY DRYER
is TO BE INCINERATED.
P~ost-Nortem Examination Is Held 10
Determine the ature of the Dis
ease Known as

Superintendent Nietert Of the City Hos
p!tal. with several Of the most prominent
physicians Of the city made a post NOR
tenn examination OF the body of Henry
Dryer. who died at the hospital Friday
night OF anthrax poisoning.
There was much interest In the case from
the fact that 1t was the first of its kind
that has ever come TO the attention of ply
sicisns In St Louis. Dryer was a wool
dealer. and when he was taken to the City
Hospital from his place of business on
South Third street Doctor Nietert dag
nosed his case and said that he could not
recover.
He had q pimple on his face, and while
at his work in asserting woods scratched
II. thus inoculating the sore with the fatal
germs or bacillus OF anthrax His face
swelled until his eyes were shut and by
the time he was taken TO the city tnstitu-
ton his blood was 30 thoroughly Slapped by
the disease that his recovery was an i'm
possibility.
Anthrax Is a disease little understood by
the medical fraternity. II was decided from
the post mortem yesterday that the bao-
cillus anthrax muliplies rapidly. and 50
far as known to science now there Is no
way OF checking its ravases. It Is q dis
ease originating from conditions which de-
relop In the hides. especially the hides OF
sheep
It was decided yesterday to incinerete
Dryers body unless other orders should be
received from some OF his relatives.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
EASTERN BANKS WASH MONEY.
Precautions Are Necessitated BY
Epidemic Of Smallpox.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


Philadelphia. Sept 1.-THE local banks
have begun within the last few days TO
wash all the paper money received, because
OF the discovery OF smallpox cases IN New
Jersey towns
As each certificate reaches the receiving
teller II is washed with a weak solution Of
oarbolic acid.
"Teile-s are expected TO watch for bills
on which dirt has collected Just as closely
as they look for counterfeits.- said Cash
Ter Sinett OF the Market Street National
BANK and when one Is found that needs
washing they are suppcsed TO clean IL.
1t Doesn't cost anything. ana IL entails
little extra work They merely have 10
give the bills a treatment with dfsinfectauI.
which takes a few seconds
Millions Of bills are thus washed in a
year. During the smallpox epidemic every
bill that went through a bank In this city
got a scrubhinE-
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PUT UP INDEPENDENT TICKET.
Republicans Are HOPelessly Split I'm
Cnpe Girardeau County.
RE?JRLIC SPECIAL

I<I-I NIsIl- = I|INII
Jackson. Mo-, Sept m-Repubiicans met
IN mass meeting here to-day TO nominate
an independent county ticket There was a
large attendance. and a very enthusiastic
meeting 4 Special train came in from Cape
Giraroeau via Delta, Dutch Town and Cor
oonvile. All townships were represented.
The following ticket was nominated:
Representative, @. c. Thilsnius: Sheriff,
John z. Gotner; Collector, r. NJ. Tiermen-
stein; Treasurer. Fred Kies. ST.; County
Clerk. William Paar; Circuit Clerk. ]. 2.
MCCAIN; Probate Judge, Joseph Koehler
Prosecuting Attorney, Orren Wilson; Clerk
Common Pleas Court, William Huters; Cor
0neT. Doctor 4. l. Franklin; Presiding
Judge Il. p. Pieronnet: Associate Judges,
John Bonner and Joseph Meyer.
The Republican State and congressional
nominees VII be placed on the independent
ticket The factional fight in the party is
quite bitter. and. while the county is nor
mally Republican by about 400, the split in
the party seems to offer the Democrats
about the best nance they have had in If
Teen wears
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
ITS GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY.
Mount Auburn NJ. E. Church,
South, Celebrating Event.

The golden anniversary celebration OF the
founding OF the MONT Auburn II. K.
Church. South. was inaugurated yesterday
morning at the church, Hodiamont avenue
and North Market street. and will be con-
unued this morning. afternoon and even
ing.
services yesterday consisted OF an ad-
dress Of welcome by the Reverend Josephus
Stephan. pastor. followed by responses BY
the Reverend ]. W. Cunningham and the
Reverend Edward ]. Rinkel- Greetings were
then extended TO the oldest members Mrs.
Phoebe Browning, Mrs Virginia Berry.
Mrs Margaret Wash and the Reverend
W. F. McMur-y. Presiding Elder.
To-day services viii be held al $50 a. m.
by the Sunday School. followed by the reg
ular morning services at 1915. The after
noon service at 3 o'clock. an Epworth
League service at : and the evening service
at s o'clock Will close the two days cele-
bration.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
WEDDING is ANNOUNCED.
F. L. Bronaugh Will Marry Miss
Sue Robertson of Mexico, Mo.
REPTRLIC SPECIAL

Mexico. No, Sept. N-Announcemsnt Is
made to-day of the approaching marriage
OF Mr.. Frederick Louis Bronaugh Of ST.
Louis and Miss Sue Robertson of this city.
The engagement was announced in the
spring and the date for the marriage Is
nov set for November .. The ceremony
viii be performed AT the Presbyterian
Church. the Reverend A. A. Wallace Off
ciating.
Miss Elizabeth Robertson will be the
maid Of honor The bridesmaids Will be
Misses Neva French and Martha Ray Mar
shall OF Sbelbyville. Ill. Erna McGrsgor OF
Fulton. Clara Carter OF St. Louis. Ruth
Lakenan. Julia Arnold and Stella Robert
son of this city. The best man viii be Mr..
Will Bronaugh OF St Louis. The grooms-
men selected are Messrs. Kimbrough Stone,
= P. Wiley. Charles Bronsugh. Paul
Brown of Chillfcorhe and Nfr- Frank Rnb-
errson. Also insisting as attendants will
be Misses Josephine Wallace. Ruth Robert
son. Elizabeth Varnum OF Rocheport. and
Robert Robertson.
1t will be a chrysenthemun wedding Mr.
Bronaugh- who Is In Europe, will return in
October.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
ROBBED BY THREE F00TPADS.
Joseph Gibbons Lost Watch, Dia-
monds and Money.

Shortly after leaving an Olive street car
near Union avenue last midnight. Joseph
Gibbons Of No lS5 Lucretia avenue was
held up and robbed Of his watch. diamond
scarfrin. diamond ring and s. by three
highwaymen. He was walking north on
Union avenue when struck down By some
blunt instrument in the hands Of one of the
robbers
After turning inside out all Of the pock-
cts in Gibbons's clothing. the robbers fed
north toward Easton avenue. Gibbons fol-
lowed. and declares that he saw ali three
Of his assa!lants board an eaEtward-bound
car.
He reported his experience TO Policeman
Ball of The Tenth Police District. and the
arrest of the following men followed: Den
mis- FITZGERALD and Arthur Simms of No. 2SS
North Garrison avenue and Edward Muir
phy OF No. 319 Dickson street.
Gibbons positively identified the prisoners
for q warrant to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
WARREN COUNTY CONVENTION.
Democrats Nominate Local Ticket n
WRrrcnton.


WaTTentOn. No. Sept D-The Democrats
OF Warren County in convention assembled
nominated the following ticket to-day:
Representative. John H Middlecamp; Col
lector. Frank E. Schowingerdt; Probate
Judge, Daniel-C- Coleman; County Clerk,
Ben Mack: Treasurer. Thomas c. Witt: cir,
cult Clerk. Phillip Ryan; Sheriff, Charles
Feidman Prosecuting Attorney, ]. V.
bert Logan; Judge County Court, Northern
District. David Stewart; Judge County
Court. Southern District. Robert T. Price;
Coroner. Doctor A 3. Ebeiing.
After the nominations were made w. s.
Cowherd Of Kansas City made q speech on
State and national issues.
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MaSnolia Lodg., which presented ffty-one
applicants last night. was awarded the
prize Tor the largest number of new MEM
bers- The ledge work was performed by a
team CT twelve women in uniform from East
81. Louis. under the leadership of Captain.
~BrockaWay- After the ceremonies a Ian
quet was held in Lemp's Park Han! TVS
Grand officers present were: II. :. Bl-st o.
Elwood City. Pa; Supreme Protector L Il
Lcckard Toledo. o.: Supreme Vice Prcfecf-.
g E-.skiey. Indianapolis. Ind: Suprems
Medical l. D. Withsri l. frip-.-
" Y: Judge Nartman of Evansville. Ind.
and Charles klee of New York. Ny.
members OF the Finance Committee. - =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
TELEeRAPHERs TO ORGANIZE.
Operators Meet in Chicago to Per
feet International Union.

Chicago. Sept IA convention OF Com
merctal Telegraphers from ali over the
country opened here to-day for the purpose
OF organizing an International Union. The
convention was called to order by ]. J.. Nc
Donald OF Chicago. A TEMPORARY orgauiza-
ton was effected and committees constftu-
tfon- bylaws and credentials were ap-
pointed.
Another meeting viii be held tomorrow.
at which the organization will be perfected
and officers VIII be elected. Milwaukee
was selected as the city IN which the an
nual convection viii be held next year.
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Democrats Choose Delegates.

LEF SPECIAA
coIinsviIle. III. Sept 1o-The Democrats
OF Coninsyille Township met in primary at
ing Pat DOoner chairman and J. A Kuge
secretary the following delegates were APP
pointed to attend III County Convention 10
=.
p J. Dooner. J.. a. Huge. L F. LumaghL.
Lanham- c. A. Hartman. s. z. S.mson. j.
A Yates. Mike DAILY, c. w +. LANCE, c. F.
Pepmier. Frank Shiller. John Halberts. L
j. Reynolds. Psi Murray. William Whftta-
ker. John Rainek- Tony Station. Louis
kreela. George KzIbheisch and George
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
MAKES Two
De Almond appears Twice in Davies
County I'm a Day.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Gallatin. No. Sept I'D. A De Almond
addressed two large and enthusiastic au-
olences in this county to-day, speaking at
yamespoTt at Id D. m. and in Galtattn at
4:se p. N.
This is Mr. De- Almonds first visit 70
Daviess County. and the people heartily ap-
preciated the opportunity OF hearing him.
His address was concise and eloquent His
visit here has resulted IN much good TO the
party, convincing all that the SANDERS OF
the Republican orators and press deserve
q severe rebuEe ct the pslls.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.
Officers Are Elected Mt Meeting Held
ut south Sid Hotel.

The Tenth District Republican Congress
sional met yesterday afternoon
AT fhe South Side Hotel end organized BY
elecJing The following officers:
Chairman. l. Z. kaltwasser: vica chair
man, Doctor n. J. VIII; secretary, Louis
Grossmann; treasurer. ]. Fred Hussmann:
sergeant-at-arms. Otto Prels. The follow
iog ward committeeman were named: Pc
ter Anderson. Harry Blaetz- Louis He'll.
Oscar Ittel, William E Huppert, Charles F.
ton a Walsh and Robert c. DAY.
The campaign viii open next THURSDAY
night al Lemp's Park Hall
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SOCIALISTS IN CONVENTION.

Nominated n County Ticket nj But
Ter No.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Butler. Mo. Sept. 9.-The Socialists OF
this county met here to-day and Nominated
the following ticket:
Representative, Dan Mcconnell; County
Clerk, David Walker; Circuit Clerk, c. I.
Phiefer; Sheriff, George Goodwin; Presto
ing Judge. J. w Rostrand; Associates. c.
a Mccoy and c. H Williams; Probate
Judge. n. 7. Phillip; Treasurer. Aaron
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Farmer KuIcd 4. Q.arr~u.

SFECIAL-
Dexter. No. Sept en-James Bledsoe. q
well-to-do farmer Of Hoiconb. Dunkiiu
County. was instantly killed hast night By
q timber buyer named Harris They got IN
. dispute over q timber settlement. when
Harris drew his knife and struck Bledsoe
IN the neck completely s~evering the spinal
cord Death was instantaneous Harris r.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
OBSERVE SILVER JUBILEE.
knights and Ladies of Honor Cele
brate Event.

The knights and Ladies OF Honor held
their silver jubilee last night at Lemp's
Park Representatives from all the local
lodges and from these of the county ard
Illinois towns were present Grand Off
GERS and a delegation from the Grand Lodge
of Indianapolis attended.
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Decatur, III. sept 0-The Jury in the
case of Frank Hortenstein. who was on
trial II Sullivan Tor the murder OF Frank
TIRE man fourteen years IN the Perftenrtarv
Horfsnsseln killed Harptn On a country roai
was the defense offered for the accuecd
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
New.psper DO Be Morea.

PEC1AL
Granville. III. Sept D-The plant Of the
Gospel Light a religious publication, win
be emoved TO New Harmony. Ind. next
week The paper WIS established here
about SIX months ago by Elder II. A. Todd.
a minister Of the Primitive Baptist Church
Publication VII be resume al New Har-
mony In about two weeks
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
8. ID. HeeIer Named.


County Central Committee of johnson
County met In this city to-day and named
s. ID: Heller as candidate for County Com
caused by the withdrawal OF Charles Mur-
ray who received the nomination over Heel
or at the Republican primary in Ezy. Muir
lire
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To co..tr.et Gravel as.A..

81 cff1ClA
gravel roads tuenty-tvo miles long. cost
ing &saloa. WAS carried by q big majority
In ytncennes Township to-day.
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Carlyle. III. Sept. el-The salaries os
county officers IN Clinton County have
been fixed by the County Board as follows:
county Judge. Sf0 a year; Treasurer. 1.Oao.
and the additional sum Of s1e a year as
Supervisor OF Assessments; Clerk. a SO:
Sheriff, SO including all deputy hirr and
miscellaneous expenses.
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secretaries for the Midland Division, who
arrived in ST. Louis Friday.
BriGadier and Mrs. Marshall. who ave
of the division. We're in charge
OF the ceremonies. assisted by Captain
lsaacs OF the Franklin avenue. post. The
secretaries responded 10 the address of well
come delivered by Brigadier Marshall. After
the addresses the usual services were con-
Quoted.
To-day the annual Harvest Home Festi-
val will be held.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
Dri.eoII Residenee Burned.

Fire OF unknown origin last night rom
pieteiy DESTROYED the building known as the
Drscon home at Manchester and Econ ave-
rues- The loss. Il Is said- VIII exceed 10000.
By J. p. Driscon and family.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-21
Charged with /. wholesale Ro.ber,.

John Vosei Of No. ss Spruce street was
arrested yesterday on a charge Of Sorr.nT
an entrance into the home Of William
smith Of No "a Spruce street. and taking
q SUIT CT clothes. a guitar, two mandcifns
several books and other articles When ar
rested ne was IN company with Fred Smith.
alas NRed HI who escaped. yogel has
confessed. and q warrant viii be issued.
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Trouble I'm the Troxpe.
REPrRLC sPECIAL

Eicksburg, Miss. Sept. 1a-Csm Bailey.
WHIT came here as an advance man for the
Gagnon Pollock Repetoir Company. left the
compan over 3 misunderstanding with Berg
Gaguon and tonight swore out attachment
papers for the sum Of SO hack salary. Gar
noE gave bond The case VII be heard
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DANDERMAS-FIsHER.

AIhanbra- ILL.,. Sept ae-Mr. Henry P.
Danderman- q prominent farmer. and Miss
Laura Fisher Of this place were married
in Edwardsville yesterday The bride. be-
ing only Is years old and an orphan. had to
have a guardian appointed 10 consent TO
the marriage. Judge W. P. Early married
them.
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MAJOR AND MRS. KlMBAlL
RECEIVED BY SALVATION ARMY
Enthusiastic Greeting for New ON
GERS Upon Their Arrival at
Franklin Avenue Post.

A large demonstration took place last
night at the Salvation Army Hall. No. 1fls
Franklin avenue. to welcome Major and
Mrs. a E. KimbaIl. The newly appointed
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INTERNATIONALLY
REPUBLIC

Arcoia- Ill. Sept D-Mr. William l.
Niles and Miss Minnie Mcdonald We're mar
ried az the home of the brides parents last
evening. The bridegroom is the Vaudalia
agent NJ Arthur
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sue. for HOLE. Ks.k,

SPECIAL
Tincennes, Ind, Sept. 6.-Late this AFTER
noon a Sb.e0 damage suit was fled against
the Bostock Feran Show Company. which
IS engaged here for the Elk carnival. by
Onto Brocksyntth. who was permanently
injured Tuesday by the kicking OF q horse
which had been frtghfened At a bear which
was being led by its trainer on the street.
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JOIN w. FoRWOoD.

SPECIAL
Medora. III, Sept 0-The funeral OF Iohn
W. orWoo took place to-day from the
First NJ E Church of Plasa 10 the Pfasa
Cemetery The death OF Mr.. Forwood oc-
CURED Thursday in Jacksonville. at the age
OF q years He was formerly a citizen OF
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Dance ut Jener.o. Rarn-n

The enlisted men at jefferson Barracks
gave a dance last evening N the mess ham
which was attended by 200 couples. The
hall was decorated IN autumn flowers This
Il the nrSf Of q series Of balls 20 be given
at The barracks during The uzssE.
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OBITUARY.
j. 8. ACUFE.

t-LF bL-IC III =.
Nickshurg. Miss. Sept. ~. s. AcuY. IN
old and respected citizen OF Redbone, south
of this city. did this morning al the age
OF Il years.
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viek.surE Fire insurance. Company.

usine men in this city. assisted by New
Orleans and Chicago capitalists. say they
viii organize q IRE Insurance company here
AT once with q capital Of N.ees.oea Those
interested win not give fuller details ST
present
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Gideon. hand HoIa, R.uy.

G3deon's Band hello q rally last night at
the Central Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Hail. Grand and Franklin avenues
The meeting was presided over by Edgar
McC1elland and opened with q sons serv-
ice Among those yho spoke were r. r
mer. national superintendent
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aIcGNyIs-GoURLEY
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Bldorado, IL. Sept. D-Mr. John McGfn-
MS ard Miss Zuls Gourlev bofh ~ E-ido-
rado. were married last night At the home
Of the brides parents.
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BLoCKLEY-ANDERsoy
WEDDING IS ANNOUNCED.

Cairo, Ill. Sept. B.-Miss Lulu Anderson
and Mr. Boyd Bleckley were married here
\ rn-Ofrhr ~