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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
French Deputy Says ex-Captain $
Relatives Are Among Swim
dler's Heaviest Creditors.
EFFECT ON FAMOUS TRIAL?
Elaborate Preparations Under
Way for Transferring Prisoners
From Madrid to Paris With
the Least Delay.

Paris. Dec. 22-The extradition proceed
| ings against the Humbert family, who were
arrested in Madrid Saturday are being
pushed rapidly.
The public waits anxiously the return to
Paris of the fugitives.
Not since France was shaken by the
Dreyfus affair has the country been so in
tensely interested as it is by the develop
ments In this case.
For the moment the Venezuelan tronpie
has become obscured and French newspa-
pers are devotins their energies TO elab-
orate presentations OF the celebrated case.
Some papers assert that the arrest Of the
Humberts is only a prelude to even more
sensational developments. which involve
personages in the foremost rank of polit-
ical. judicial and social affairs.
The indications are that the Dreyfus mat
ter will again be dragged before the pub
lie. and that there will be a renewal of the
animosities of the anti-Semitic discussion.
Deputy Gauthier has taken the initiative
in asserting that the relatives Of Dreyfus
are among the heaviest creditors of the
Humberts and that this alleged fact exer-
c,sed an important effect in the highest
governmental quarters during the Dreyfrs
trial.
Yelled illusions have been made to some
men most prominent in public life, some
newspapers even going so far as to name
those alleged to figure directly or indirectly
in the affair.
When the Chamber OF Deputies resumes
its session the Humbert question probably
will become one Of the chief elements in poi
itics. Already the matter has swayed min
istries and 1t caused recent sensational
tumult in the Chamber.
Plans have been formulated for the re-
turn of the Humbert party to Paris, and
the best men in the department have been
detailed to conduct the prisoners across the
frontier. The utmost precautions will be
taken to prevent their escape and guard
against the possibility of any of them COM
nitting suicide.
A preliminary motion was made this aft
ernoon on behalf of Nine Humbert's daugh-
ter, asking for her provisional release and
conmittal to the custody of her grandmoth-
er, but this motion refused by the
court
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
OFFICIAL DECLARATION
OF WAR is MADE AT
ISLAND OF TRINIDAD.

Port of Spain. Trinidad, Dec. 22.-Oficial
announcement is made here that Sir Cour-
tenay Knollys. the Acting Governor, issued
a declaration of war against Venezuela.
This act is one of formality, taken with
the intention to legalize the proclamation
of the blockade.
The Mirror, in an inspired article, says:
'All commercial intercourse between the
two people Is interdicted. When hostile ves-
sells capture neutral the property on board
is not affected. A free ship makes free
goods.
They may capture the enemy's ships and
the enemy's property on board. but they
must spare neutral vessels and all goods
therein whether belonging to the enemy or
to neutrals and also neutral goods found in
the enemy's vessels"
The declaration will have the effect of
legalizing the seizure of Venezuelan war
ships.
General Matos the leader of Venezuelan
revolutionists. who was in Curacao recent
ly, sought an interview with the German
Commodore Scheder to discuss Venezuelan
affairs. He was referred to the British
Commodore Montgomerie. as the senior
officer. The latter declined to meet him.
The British torpedo boat destroyer Quail
has sailed for La Guayra. The sloop Fan
tome has been hauled of the mud bank but
inside the bar. The authorities hope to get
her over.
The United States battleship Iowa and the
gunboat Scorpion arrived this afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
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CHURCH WAS RANSACKED
FROM BASEMENT TO LOFT.
Thieves Broke Into Central Presby-
terian Edifce. but Nothing OF
Value Was Taken.

Burglars entered the Central Presbyterian
day night and ransacked the building from
basement to organ loft, but so far as Is
known nothing of value was stolen.
The trail of the burglars was followed
through the sanctuary by means of burnt
paper which they had allowed to fall on the
floor They probably used the paper to
light their way through the church.
The desk of the pastor, the Reverend J.
Layton Mauze, In his study. was pried open
and Its contents strewn on the floor. Sew
eral boxes and trunks that had been stored
in a basement room were also broken open,
but the Reverend Mr.. MauZe is unable TO
tell whether anything had been taken.
Sergeant Gleason and Patrolnen Trahey
and Skelly at 2:3O o'clock yesterday morn
ing met three men at Cardinal and Frank
lin avenues, who, upon seeing the police
men, ran Two of them were captured
after short chase and gave their names
as Ernest Hemsath No. 5751 Cote Brilliante
avenue, and Edward Hopewell of No. $3.50
Easton avenue. The other man who es-
capped was arrested later. His name Is
Frank w Sivadie, and he lives at No. 2Sf9
Arlington avenue, where Special officers
Haare and McQuellan found him hidden in
an attic.
He was recognized by Chief of Detectives
Desmond yesterday. when removed to the
Four Courts. as a man who was arrested in
1896 for breaking into the Grand Avenue
Presbyterian Church. Sivadie has served 4
term in the Pententiary, and was released
only a short time ago. He will be held
pending investigation of the Central Pres
byterian Church burglary.
HpnEnfh lnQ6QH revolver
pocket and a warrant charging him with
carrying concealed weapons was issued.
Police Court to-day to answer charge OF
idling.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
VENEZUELAN REBELS
ONLY WAITING FOR
CHANCE TO STRIKE
Continued From Page One.

intimation was made last week and second
when the Powers were informally informed
in reply to their request for the President
to arbitrate. that this Government still
thought that The Hague court was the
proper place for settlement.
Formal invitations were handed to the
American representatives at Berlin and
London to-day, but they have not yet been
received here
The paramount thing with the President
and Secretary Hay is to secure a settlement
of the differences by arbitration. If it
should be impossible to obtain mutual con-
cent to arbitration at The Hague, Of course,
the President would consent to arbtrate
the differences rather than have them set
tied by force.
The President, in other words. will arbi-
trate rather than not have arbitration.
Since Great Britain, Germany and Italy
have shown a disposition to incline toward
Americas wishes that the question should
be arbitrated, a feeling of mutual conf
dence between this country and the coercive
Powers has been growing
The position Of the United States that
since these Governments have recognized
our right TO make suggestions. have dis
claimed publicly all intention of infringing
the Monroe Doctrine, and have expressed
Willingness to return to arbitration even
after the acts of President Castro had car
ried the question beyond the field of arbi-
trahon and into the field of war-that since
our view, rather than theirs, has been TAX
en-. their motives are entitled to be received
in the spirit In which they are apparently
disclosed.
The State Department view is that the ac-
ceptance by the President of the post Of ar
bitrator does not carry with 1t an obliga-
ton on the part Of this Government to see
that the findings of the arbitrator are car
ried out by the nations involved that this
Government would not be expected to en-
force the claims which its representative
in this case, the President-has arbitrated
Our position would be similar to that of
Sweden in the arbitration dispute between
the United States and Germany over Sa-
moa- King Oscar was the arbitrator and
he decided against the United States He
is under no obligations to collect the claims
for Germany IL the United States should be
dilatory about paying.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
IOWA LIQUOR LAW DECISION
REVERSED IN FEDERAL COURT
Adams Express Company Declared
Not Guilty of Selling Goods
Shipped Into State c. 0. ID.

Keoku5 Ia. Dec 22.-Judge Mcpherson Of
the Federal Court handed down to-day an
opinion in the case Of the United States VS..
the Adams Express Company, In which the
corporation was indicted for carrying on
the business of a retail liquor dealer with
out having paid the special tax as required
by law.
The Federal Court holds that the express
company is only an agent of the venders in
carrying the liquors and collecting and re-
turning money. AS the express company
did not sell liquors it was not en-
gagged in the business of a liquor dealer.
The court, in this opinion, has overridden
the decision of the Supreme Court OF Iowa.
The packages Of liquor were sent c. o. D.
by liquor house at Dallas, ILL.,. to parties
at Birmingham. The express company was
indicted, the Government claiming that title
was transferred to the company when 1t re-
ceived c. 0. D. packages.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
WOMAN MAY HAVE TO PAY
PENALTY ON SCAFF0LD.
Warrant Charging Rosie Scott With
First Degree Murder Is Issued
by Prosecutor Dalton.

The first warrant charging woman with
murder in the first degree that has been is-
sued for some time was drawn yesterday by
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dalton
against Rosie Scott, negress. 1t is alleged
she shot and killed Henry Scott at No. 30l
Morgan street on December Is.
From what L can see in the transcript
of evidence sent to me by the Coroner
said Mr. Dalton yesterday afternoon, as he
signed the warrant this was a cold and
premeditated murder, and. although COM
mitted by woman, she should be punished
in accordance with the law governing such
cases"
Should the woman be found guilty of the
charge and the Supreme Court or Governor
decline to interfere in her behalf she would
have to pay the penalty on the scaffold,
which. so far the Oldest Four Courts Of
hanging of woman that has ever taken
place in the city.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
MISSOURPS PURE FOOD
LAW is SUSTAINED.
Supreme Court Upholds the Verdict
Against Whitney Layton for Using
Alum in Baking Powder.

Washington. Dec. 22.-The United States
Supreme Court to-day dismissed the writ OF
error in the case Of Whitney Layton VS..
the state of Missouri on the ground that no
Federal question had been raised in the trial
court.
The case involved the constitutionality OF
the purefoOd law of the State and has at
tracted much attention.
Layton. whose place of business is in st.
Louis. was found guilty in the trial court
of the use of alum in the manufacture of
baking powder and fine of 500 was as
sessed against him. The verdict was at
firmed by the State Supreme Court.
The effect of to-day's opinion is to leave
the verdict against Layton standing, but 1t
did not enter upon any question as to the
merits of the case. The opinion was deliv-
cred by Chief Justice Fuller.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
ssOciation of Missouri Probate
Judges Meets at Kansas
City.
GUINOTTE ELECTED PRESIDENT
Committee Will Be Appointed to
Make Recommendations to
Coming Session of the
Legislature.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas CITY. Mo. Dec. 22.-Jules E.
Guinotte of Kansas City was elected presi-
dent of the Associati ton of Probate Judges
OF Missouri at the annual meeting, which
began at the Midland Hotel at 10 O'Clock
this morning. The honor was thrust upon
him. in spite of the protests emphatically
uttered, by the unanimous vote of the del
egates.
Judge Guinotte succeeds G. A. Wurdeman,
Probate Judge of ST. Louis County, who has
been acting president since the organtza-
tion in ST. Louis on January ). President
Guinotte's first official duty win he the ap-
pCintment of a committee to which VIII be
referred all suggestions for amendments to
the probate laws Of the State Ihe best OF
these suggestions will be Incorporated IN
bills for presentation for the Legislature
consideration and approval during the COM
ing session.
CHANGE IN LAWS.
The necessity for changes in the laws af-
fecting the estates of minors. and of per-
sons of unsound mind. which now permit of
a compromise OF doubtful claims. and in
the homestead laws that ii may be def
initely determined whether property may be
sold to pay debts subject to the inheritance
rights of widows and children. was dis
Cussed, were the fee charges, many OF
which. 1t Is claimed. worked hardships on
Probate Judges.
The fact that in the collection of the in
heritance taxes the County Collectors now
receive four-fifths of the per cent exact
ed by law. and the Probate Judges the re-
manning one-fifth, abao was dwelt upon.
State Senator Clark of Kansas City, in
a brief speech. urged the necessity of re-
vision OF the probate laws, but advised that
the old laws be amended instead of working
for the passage of new laws He also
pledged his support and cooperation in the
reform campaign the association will wage
In the next Legislature. 1t is expected
that the work mapped out for the associa-
tion will be completed tonight.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE.
The members of the association in attend
ance are: Fred ". Coon, Princeton. Mercer
County; H. E. Neville. Versailles, Morgan
County; Thomas F. Hurd, Paris. Monroe
County; Thomas W. Shaw. Gallatin. Davies
County; John w. Harrison. Fayette. How
ard County; George A. Wurdeman, Clayton,
St. Louis County; ]. W. Thompson. Marys-
Vile, Nodaway County; T. J. Myer. Neva-
da. Vernon County; James 2; Chinn. Lex
ingtons LDhyette County: A. l.. Pratt.
Brookfield. Linn County: l.. NJ. Crouch,
Harrisonville, Cass County; Alex. Reed,
Bethany, Harrison County; Rice G. Maui
pin, Shelbina. Shelby County; J. E. Gui-
notte, Kansas City, Jackson County; G. n.
Richards. Warsaw Benton County; A. r.
Hammett, Huntsville. Randolph County; J.
W. Griggs, Mount Vernon, Lawrence Coun-
ty, and o. E. Parsons. Sedaia, Pettis
County.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23

Ten survivors of two missing SchO0rers
are brought into Boston Hirbor in fishing
smack The schooners sank in collision
last Wednesday night.
Judge Neville who has been held in the
jail at Marysvilie Mo. for two years be-
cause he refused to sign the St Clair
railroad bonds. has been released on orders
from United States Judge Philips of Kan
sas City.
1t IS proposed to organize a "Carnation
League' to perpetuate the memory of Pres
tdent Mckinley and the principles he ad-
vocated.
John L Bittinger. Consul General to Mon
treal, denies the rumor in Washington that
he will resign.
The Missouri Association Of Probate
Judges meets in Kansas. It is proposed to
recommend changes in the probate laws of
the State to the coming session of the Leg
islature.
The losses of the fire at Knoxville, Tenn,
aggregate $40 600. with s251. 900 insurance.
courts In their ruling that an express COM
pany sells liquor when 1t carries the goods
into the State C. o. D.
A company OF German and American
capitalists has been formed to establish in
New York City ten restaurants equipped
with new coin-in-the-slot devices serving
food and drink to purchasers automatically
OhdSCdSIl Is SICK IN CnlCagO and has can
celed all engagements in America as re-
suit Of series of msfortunes and compli-
cations in his plans for a tour of the United
States.
Marconi is planning to place his wireless
telegraph system on commercial basis He
believes that he will be able to handle 900
words per hour.
A helper engine which ran amuck near
Liberty. Ind, wrecked two ferlght trains
demolished two engines and killed two men
The United States postal authorities are
investigating an alleged blackn lii plot at
Springfield, Ill. Several hundred women are
; said to be threatened with prosecution un-
! less they pay for iewelry which they never
ordered.
Miss Agnes Frizzel, who was assisting her
attorneys in the prosecution Of criminal
Islander case at Fort Smith, Ark suddenly
brought the trial to a close by firing a shot
supposedly at the defendant. No one was
hurt, but pandemonium followed in the
courtroom.
Mrs. A. NJ. DoclSery. wife of Governor
Dockery. was taken critically Ill yesterday
afternoon. and the military ball which was
scheduled for New Years night has been
indefinitely postponed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

Glasgow. Dec. 20.-Sailed: Lvonian. Bos-
ton; Sardinian, New York.
Plymouth, Dec. q, S:25 a. m.-Sailed: Graf
Waldersee Grom Hamburg). New York
Cherbourg, Dec q, 1920 p. m.-Arrived:
Deutschland, New York, via Plymouth. for
Hamburg, and proceeded.
Liverpool Dec. 2--Arrived: Georgia. New
Tork; Umbria, New York.
Naples. Dec. 20, p. m.-Arrived: Phoeni-
cia from New York
Bremen, Dec. 81. 3 p. m.-Arrived: Kron-
prinz Wilhelm, New York, via Plymouth
and Cherbourg.
st. Vincent, c. V, Dec. A.-Arrived: Hero
dot, Tacoma and San Francisco, via Quay
quill etc. for Hamburg.
Naples. Dec q, a. m--Sailed: Palatia-
New York.
Glasgow. Dec. 2.-Sailed: Tritonfa, St.
1Sohn, New Brunswick
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PIETRO MASCAGM.

, cagni fell a very easy prey to sickness. The
latest trouble came last night IN pres
representatives attachment on sixty-one
pieces Of baggage belonging to the troupe,
in an effort to collect $134.
Immediately there were rumors Of a split
between Mascagni and his manager. also
that the entire company had mutinied and
We're stranded, but these proved untrue.
1t was planned to leave Chicago last night
over the Burlington. but when 4 difference
over the matter of rates arose, 1t was de-
cided to wait until this morning. The Wa
bash then rendered a special train, and
when all was ready to proceed. news came
of the illness of the leader. and the COM
pany was Obliged to remain here.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
FOREIGN.

The trial of the Humberts. alleged swim
dlers at Paris, promises to revive the
Dreyfus affair. several of his relatives, It is
said, being among the heaviest creditors
OF the family.
A movement Is on foot in London to hold
an international charity conference In
Washington, D. c. 1t is proposed to en-
courage worthy workingmen of England
! and the crowded cities of the eastern por-
don Of the United States to move out
West and cultivate the land. A committee
twill tour the United States in the interest
<pf the conference.
The Crown Princess of Saxony has been
missing since December II. though the po-
Ice Of all Europe have been looking for
bsr.
Formal announcement Of a state Of war is
Tnade by the Acting Governor of the Island
of Trinidad, in order to legalize the seizure
OF vessels on the Venezuelan coast by the
blockading feet.
The two largest manufacturers of cleo
trical supplies in Germany form a combina-
tion as a result of the trade crisis in that
country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
SUES CORRESPONDENT FOR
alternating WIFE'S AFFECTION
Atlanta, Mo-, Man Settles Divorce and
Brings Proceedings Against j.
w. Harper Of St. Louis.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Macon. Mo-. Dec. 22.-1mmediately after
the compromise Cx what is known locally
as the Ben Holbeck divorce case this after
noon Mr.. Holbeck filed a suit for 5000 dam
ages against J. w. Harper of St Louis,
beck's affections.
Harper travels in this territory for bug
Ey company OF st. Louis and is well known
here. Holbeck is wagon manufacturer
and implement dealer of Atlanta, little
town Just north of Macon, and was Gus
toner of Harpers
Harper was frequently guest Of Mr.. Hol-
beck and the two men had been great
friends. In his cross-bill in the divorce case
Mrs. Holbeck was formerly Miss Carrie
Way. She is a step-daughter Of Captain ].
N. Ketcham of this city. In the divorce
settlement she was allowed $3.50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
SPORTING.

Eddie Toy has been wired concerning a
bout with Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan.
Georgetown has issued invitations to all
the principal colleges and universities of the
country to participate In its big indoor ath-
letic meet to be held in February.
Fitzbrillar and Ethylene were the medi-
ums OF two big betting coups by ST. Louis
bookmakers at Hot Springs.
The agricultural associations of New York
will receive $4,000 as their share of the to-
tai receipts from horse racing in the State
this year.
Jockey Gannon's clever ride landed win
ner Old Hutch. by a nose. on which SaocOO
had been wagered.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
FEET CRUSHED UNDER A CAR.
Henry Darmody Seriously Injured
Near His Home.

Henry Darmody. 60 years old, living with
his daughter at No. S216 Newstead avenue,
was run over and seriously injured yester-
day morning at $50 by a northbound Tay-
lor avenue car near his home. He was on
his way to the grocery and did not notice
the car approaching.
Both his feet were badly crushed. his
left arm fractured and he received internal
injuries. The toes of his left foot were
amputated at the City Hospital. and It is
doubtful whether he will survive the shock.
Dennis Garyey, his son-in-law with
whom he lives, is a policeman. and Edward
hogan another son-in-law, is a member
of tine Fire Department
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago, Dec. Z.-Pietro Mascagni has
definitely abandoned his American tour.
This decision was arrived at late tonight,
and the last concert on this side of the wa
ter has been given.
The members of the company will be paid
off and sent back to Italy with the aid of
the Italian Consul here. Mascagni himself
will remain until he has recovered from a
severe attack of tonsilitis from which he
suffers.
He says he will never come to America
again.
Brought 10 the verge of nervous collapse
by the series of business misfortunes and
prosecutions that have attended him, Mas
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
MAJOR J. |. BlTTINGER DENIES.
Rumored at Washington That He
Would Resign Consulate.
RFPERILr SPECIAL.

RfFUBLlt SPFITAL.
st. Joseph, Mo, Dec. 22.-Major John L.
Bittinger. Consul General to Montreal, de-
MED positively tonight the rumor from
Washington that he had rendered his resig-
nation or had any intention of doing So
He said he would return to his post soon
after Christmas. He expressed the belief
that the story that he would resign had
known in this city
This means that the story was the Gre
alton of a cotton sock"
"A telegram was received here tonight
from New York to the effect that owing
TO an indiscreet interview in a st. Joseph
newspaper, the Major would not be per
mitted to return to Montreal but this too
Is denied by Major Bittinger
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23
WASHINGTON,

President Roosevelt has not yet decided
whether he will finally accept the task of
arbitrating the dispute OF NeneZdela with
Germany and Great Britain.
The President returns from his Virginia
outing. He will live much in the open ar
from now until after New Years Day.
The Supreme Court sustains the Missouri
pure food law.
The Supreme Court holds that it would
be against public policy to force an insur-
ance company To pay a policy the life Of
4 murderer legally executed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-23

County Judge Bonney of Louisville Clay
County, ILL.,. has presented to the city of ST.
Louis a bill amounting to $50. which he
claims is due Clay County for the keeping
of Gus Gldemaster, whose home address
was supposed to be No. 3425 South Third
street. In this city. The man was found No
vember l3 at Flora, ILL.,, in a demented and
starving condition. and was taken care Of