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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
RIGHTS OF HOME COMPANIES.
Opinion by Attorney General Ham
lin of Illinois.

Because OF the presence Of cooperative
home associations in this State local at
torneys have been discussing che opinion
of Attorney General H. ]. Hamlin Of
Illinois, upon the rights of such companies
TO transact business in Illinois. The prob
lem has attracted much attention In Mis-
souri, especially in Kansas City and st.
Louis since the matter Of the regulation or
the associations does not fall within the
province OF the Supervisor OF Building ana
Loan Associations or Of any other depart
ment.
Attorney General Hamlin's opinion was
rendered at the request Of ]. 8. McCui-
Tough, Auditor OF Public Accounts for Hi
uois. The opinion reads:
The act which places under the Auditor tho
supervision OF building and loan associations 10
''an act enable associations OF persons to be
come a body corporate to raise funds to be loaned
such corporations and the members thereof are
gwen certain privileges and In consideration
thereof certain burdens are imposec.one or
Accounts.
The associations about which you inquire are
this any other State. The association and
its members have special privileges under
tho laws: they have no perpetuity OF existence.
liability of members and no other of tho cor
porate advantages. The members become a mu-
utal association or partnership where every mem
citation and without right in the association TO
maintain action at law against any member
Of the association.
right upon persons associations to transact the
kind of business here indicated. and persons en-
gagged In such business would be subject to all
general laws applicable to business rights and
obligations OF persons
am ALSO Of the opinion there Is no duty i'm
counts with reference to the supervision prose-
cut!on Of associations OF this character.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
ALL DRUGGISTS TAKE
''WANT" AD.
FOR THE REPUBLIC
at Office Rates.
SAYS ne COMMITTED MUi
Letter From Seattle the
Think Is a Hoax.

Chief of Police Kiely received lette|
terday from person signing himself
t." at Seattle. Wash. confessing
murder committed in ST. Louis on
IL. The writer states that he threw
in 4 sewer near the mouth of the n
tunnel. There y no record of any|
body having been found. and as the |
bears imprint of being fake" Chief
takes little stock in 1t. AS a matter d
caution, however. he turned ii over
Coroner for filing in case such 4 body
be discovered.
TIE penmanship of the letter indicaf
excellent business hand. but nearly 8
words are misspelled. and Ii is capital
such manner as to indicate that the
tried to appear illiterate. With the [
spelling and capitalization, the letteI
lows:
Seattle April ;. 1ao2.-To the Chief: On
IL killed man near the tunnel and thrs
in a sewer hole. I met him in restauxY
the U. s. and told him that there was
wreck down in the Yards and went d.
hit him with a billy. but did not Try
him But he fought me Sc hard that
do it. IL took a lot to Kill him. y
watch and what money | could nnd an
threw him down in "A sewer. l don knoI
Ms name was but he could fight harq
had or good clothes and corduroy pam
black hat and a cork leg / can see NJ
and al night. tco- L am sorry CONS
am going to join the army. and mayb9
H.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
OBJECTED TO WORD "NIGGER.'
Juror Auer Protested Against At
torney Furling's Remarks.

While Attorney Joseph Furling was ad-
dressing jury yesterday afternoon. Isa-
dore Auer. one Of the jurors, arose and
protested against the use of the word mig
ger"
The case on trial was that of William
dickens. charged with assault to kill on
PerTy Harris. a negro. at Broadway and
Dock streets on October !. 1901. In the
course of his argument Furling referred to
Harris as niger" Auer jumped to his
feet. and said he wanted Mr.. FurlnG to
understand that negroes were "colored peo-
pie and not "niggers." Furling also re-
ferred TO some irregularities in Harris =
Harris was a "shade off, but he would
not let him be called Niger without pro-
test
Dickens was found guilty. His punish
ment was fixed at three months In Jail and
a fine Of 800.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15

lor. pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church. She leaves three grown chlluren'
United States Army, Mrs. John n. Olson
and o. P. Pourie of this city
JOHN DETLING.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Charles. Mo-. April H.-John Detlins
died at his home in this city on North Main
street Sunday evening. aged 81 years.
MRS. ISABEL HOPEWELL RUSH.
Macon Mo. April 14-Mrs Isabel Hope
well Rush died this morning after a short
illness of pneumonia dever. Mrs: Rush was
born in Russellviile. KY. in 1881. but has
lived the greater part of her life in Macon
County. She was the wife of the late Rev
erend Llburn Rush. who was Presiding Ed
E. Church. South. for forty years Two
children. Mrs. Doctor A. B. Miller and Doc
tor G. D; Rush. survive her. Her remains
will be shipped tomorrow to Palmyra for
interment beside those of her husband.
HENRY FRANKLIN.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Sedalia. Mo-. April 14.-Henry Franklin.
one of Sedalia's oldest citizens. died at his
home here Yesterday aged q years. years The The
Willis Franklin. His widow and three chill
dren survive him:
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Bloomington, Ill. April 14-Oris Drumley
Ball, for two years a resident of St. Louis
and a contracting carpenter. was buried
here to-day. He left here in 1900. after max
ing this city his home for thirty-two years.
AMOS A. RHODES.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Pana. ILL.,. April flames A Rhodes,
aged II years. died to-day in Pittsburg III.
Deceased was Panas first City Clerk. and
was three times County Treasurer OF Chris
tian County. and served term as Circuit
Clerk. all under a Democratic adninistra-
ton He was quite prominent in local busi
ness circles. His remains arrived this even
ing and the funeral will take place to-mor
row.
Il. c. UTTERBACK.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Paducah, KY. April H.-R C. Utterback,
aged 81 years. died last night from paraly
sis He was one of Paducahs most promi-
nent men. For seven years he flied the of
flee of Deputy Sheriff and was County and
City Assessor several years. James Utter
back. cashier of the City National Bank. Is
q surviving son.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
HELEN KELLER AT WHITE HOUSE
Reads Presidents Words by Plac-
ing Fingers on His Lips.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, April 14.-Helen Keller. the
famous deaf, dumb and blind girl. has spent
nearly an hour at the White House at the
request Of the President. with whom she
had a very interesting talk. She has been
in Washington for a week as the guest OF
Professor Alexander Graham Bell.
When the President was informed that
Miss Keller was in the city he expressed q
desire to see her. She was accompanied by
her instructor, who acted as interpreter be-
tween the President and Miss Keller for a
few minutes. when the President expressed
a desire to talk to his famous caller direct.
Miss Keller placed her fingers on the
and he entertained her with the story Of a
rabbit hunt enjoyed by his son, Archie. in
the White House grounds few days ago.
The President had no difficulty in under
standing the curious method of speech
which Miss Keller has learned. She told
him of the great admiration she had for
him. and displayed a remarkable knowledge
of his career.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15

The Grand Lodge of Missouri. Knights of
Honor. will begin its nineteenth biennial
session at $50 this morning IN hall No. 1.
Century building. Officers Of the Grand
Lodge and representatives of the Supreme
Lodge will be elected to-day and tonight
at concordia Hall. No. 14i1 Chouteau ave-
nue. A class of 1s1 will be initiated by
drilled degree team from the different
lodges. Supreme Dictator D. S. Biggs Of
Boston is here, to attend the sessions and
witness the initiation work at Concordia
Hall tonight. Grand Dictator Paquet Of
Louisiana Is also here as a visitor to the
Grand Lodge session.
Probably 200 knights from local lodges.
visitors from different orders in the State
and lodges in other States. including repre-
sentatives to the Grand Lodge will par
ticipate in the ceremonies and entertain
ments attending the session.
There are more than 2OO0 members of
the order In Missouri. The national order
was organized at Louisville in 1873 and re-
chartered under the laws Of Missouri
Records Of the order show In the thirty
years Of its existence $e.OOo.O0o paid to bene-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
SAYS COPPER WAR is ENDED.
Senator Clark Announces That
Peace Has Been Declared.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, April 14.-United States Sem
ator Clark. "the Copper King" announced
to-day that the war over the selling rate
of copper has ended. Hereafter, he said. a
rate will be agreed upon which will afford
the producers fair profit
So ends one of the most disastrous OF
contests between trusts and independents.
During its existence the value of the stock
of the Amalgamated Copper Company
shrunk nearly s100.000.0C0, and scores upon
scores of small holders of the stock were
ruined.
The trust sought and failed to maintain
the price above 116, and. a result of the
decline. dividends were cut. with a loss
to shareholders of nearly 100000.
The cutting of the price of copper has
apparently so crippled the independent mine
owners, many OF whom produce at a loss
at the present price, as to compel them to
make peace with the trust
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
cONVICTS TRANSFERRED.
Will Be Kept at Fulton Insane
Asylum Until Restored.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

RBPUBlLlC SPEC1A1k
Jefferson City, Mo-, April H.-Governor
Dockery to-day suspended the sentences OF
the following named insane convicts. and
directed the Warden of the Penitentiary to
convey them to the State Hospital for the
Insane at Fulton, there to be detained and
treated and returned to the Penitentiary
when restored to reason:
William Thomas (negro). Moniteau County.
burglary and jail breaking; hve years
,c John Williams: ST. Louis City. robbery. FIRST
Jonas Washington (negro) CITY of ST Louis
grand larceny; two years
James Allen. St Louis City. arson. nrst degree:
ten years.
Robert McGes city Of st. Louis. murder. second
degree; twelve years.
Henry Miles. jackson County. grand larceny
seven years.
ceny; five years.
Walter Jones tnegro), Iaclede County. robbery.
second degree; three years.
William 3. Brown. Benton County. murder. SEQ
ond degree; fifty years
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
A WHOLE FORTUNE.
Good Food and Good Health.
This food tale from a trained nurse
worth reading:

This food tale from q trained nurse Is
worth reading:
II want to tell you of the curative proper
ties Of the good food Grape-Nuts. and will
say they are whole fortune TO anyone
suffering as did for years with stomach
so rebellious as to be almost useless to me.
For years and years L was tortured with
natulency, heart burn, bloating. tenderness
Of the stomach, and many time / cried
bitterly because of my great distress.
One never-to- be-forgotteu day Sister
came up from Columbus to visit me. She
brought a package OF Grape-Nuts to see II
the food would agree with me-. 1 found the
new food very delicious with cream and 1t
caused me no pain or disturbance whatever.
To make a long story short have been
using Grape-Nuts ever since. Have gained
20 pounds In f1ve months, and my health ia
perfect 1t Is a pleasure TO be plump and
1ealthy and feel well again. I am a pro-
!essfona1 nurse, and naturally appreciate
yhts change in my health" Lucy II. Rich
ATdson Box 16l, Logan, o.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
fciaries and sl2ooCOo in sick benefits paid

ficiaries and si2oOo,CO0 in sick benefits paid
to members.
The grand officers of Missouri, all of
whom stand for reelection, are as follows:
Past grand dictator, B. F. Iockhart. st.
Louis; grand dictator. +. W. Brcckman. ST
Louis: grand vice dictator, c. H. Hall St.
Louis; grand assistant dictator. p. McC,an-
non, Aurora; grand reporter Loyd F.
Borntraeger St. Louis; grand treasurer. F.
W. Baier, st. Louis; grand chaplain. vii
liam A Gum, louisiana grand guide. vii.
liam H Musick St. Louis; grand Guardian
F. O'Daniel. Kansas City; grand trustees
James j. Mucahy. st. Louis; J. III. Johnson
st. Joseph: Anthony Johnson, Sit. Louis
Committee on Laws-Noah NJ. Giyan Har-
risonviile; John n. d. Block, st. Louis.
Jonathan Smith, Hannibal COMMITTEES or,
Finance-Edward T. Cooke, St. Louis. W r
Franck, ST Louis; j. H Wheeler Kansas
City. Representatives and alternates to su,
preme Lodge-Representative, F. W. Broek-
man; representative, B. F. Lochhart: alter.
nate, Carl Otto: alternate. William n
Musick all of st. Louis. 49,
After the appointment of committees and
the reports of grand officers this morning
the adjustment of laws of the Grand iodes
will be taken up. No material Changes SO
proposed The elimination of the Crand
and general, to the Supreme Todre has
been mentioned. but not seriously consid-
cred.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
COMMODORE sIMoNDs DEAD.
Commanded Mortar Boats Under
FoOte in Civil War.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Sedalia. Mo-. April H-Commodore G. B.
Simonds OF this city died yesterday at Pc
tersburg, Ind. and will be buried at Albany,
\. Y, Wednesday,. Commodore Smonds
was noted man. He was born at Bristol
n. H., In 1918 Early In life he was master
mechanic of the New York and New Haven
Railroad. and in 1858 became superintendent
of motive machinery OF the Great Western
Railroad of Illinois.
In 1861 he entered the United States serv-
ice. being supervisor of Western railways.
A year later he was given command of
Foote. rising to the rank of Commodore. In
1872 he became master mechanic for the
Missouri Pacific. having charge Of the Sc
dalia shops, and was subsequently master
mechanic on the Hannibal and st. Joseph.
Cairo and st. Louis and the Atlantic and
Pacific
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Visitors in Washington.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Washington, April I.-Mr. and Mrs. T. w.
Johnson of Kansas City are in Washington
and will remain several days. Mr.. Johnson
is managing editor Of the Kansas City Star
and has been identified for years with the
success and growth of that newspaper. His
trip, which Is for rest and recreation, will
be extended TO New York and the East.
Judge Masterson of Galveston is in the
city looking after the interest OF Galveston
in the river and harbor bill
Governor A. Ii. Longino of Mississippi is
in the city. accompanied by his son. They
are en- route to the Charleston Exposition.
Colonel John W. North of Neosho. Mo-. is
in Washington on a pleasure trip and called
to-day upon Representative Benton.
George w. Miller of Vicksburg Miss, Is
in town on his way to Annapolis. where he
will take the examination for the cadetship
recently given him by Representative
Henry.
Thomas Randolph OF Gainesville, Tex, is
in the city on a pleasure trip.
]. l.. Pemberton of Knoxville. Tenn, spe-
cial agent of the rural free delivery service
for the District OF Tennessee. called to-day
upon Superintendent Machen to discuss
matters of interest to Tennessee.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
CH0cTAWS ARE IN DISTRESS.
Bill Appropriating $4,000 for
Their Relief to Be introduced.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. April 10. ". Dukes
principal chief Of the Choctaw Nation. to-
day sent communication to the Interior
Department to the effect that a serious con-
dition exists in the Choctaw Nation. He
states that great many people living in
this nation are poverty-stricken. and some
are actually starving.
He therefore suggests that $50 900 be ap-
proprfated for the relief Of these people. the
amount to be charged against the interest
of the Choctaws In the Townsite Fund
special bill will be Immediately introduced
by Representative Sherman. appropriating
money for the relief of the suffering and
destitute
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
PLANS FOR SCHOOL OF MINES.
Committee Has Indorsed the Pro
posed New Buildings.

fS.PU BLIC SItCIAL.
Rolla. Mo-, April 1.-THE regular meeting
Of the Executive Committee of the School
of Mines was held in Rolla. There were
present Doctor John D. Nincil. B. G.: Thur
man and Professor D. A. Mcmillan. mem
bers of the board, and Doctor r II. Jesse,
president of the university.
The plans and specifications for the new
tecfs Van RTunt ard Howe Of E,nsas o..
and accepted and copies ordered sent to
the Governor for his approval. The COM
mittee also inspected the progress of the
improvements on the chemical laboratory
and the new mechanics hall and We're well
pleased with them
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
HAT CAUSED HER DETENTION.
Mary Kirby Arrested ON Charge of
Shoplifting.

Detectives Flynn and Gaffney arrested
Mary Kirby at Jefferson avenue and Locust
street yesterday morning on the charge of
shoplifting. 1t is charged that she stole a
lady's hat from the store of Strauss &
Stumer. at Broadway and st. Charles
street. Saturday
The officers accompanied her to her room
at NO. 1906 Locust street, where they found
a hat which is claimed by the company.
She refuses to make any statement to the
police. warrant charging petit larceny
was issued against her
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
TO DISCUSS IOWA PATRONAGE.
States Delegation in Congress May
Make New slate for Federal Jobs.

Washington. April 1.-THE Iowa deega-
tion in Congress will meet in this city about
the end of the week to consider the ques-
tion of Federal patronage in that Stete 1t
is rule of the delegation 10 decide these
matters in a meeting of all the members.
1t is said that Senators Allison and Dol
liver are opposed to giving another term of
four years 10 Messrs. Patterson and KIM
ball, the Collectors of Internal Revenue, re-
spectively. for the Northern and Southern
districts of Iowa This opposition is not on
the grounds of ineficiency, but of political
expeiiency.
The delegation is said to he favorable to
recommending a. L. Sammis of Lenars for
Collector in the Northern District and Har-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
TWENTY NEW BRANCH STATIONS
Postmaster BaumhOff Authorized
to Establish Post Offices.

Postmaster Baumhofr yesterday was noti-
fed by the Post-Office Department that July
/ twenty branch stations would be estab-
lished in st. Louis. and Mr.. Baumhofr will
Immediately begin laying out the districts
for these new stations
Last week he forwarded to the depa rtment
his reuuisitions for the year which were
the heaviest in the history of the local
post office. He asked for appropriations
for twenty-nine branch stations and addi-
tional distributing clerks and carriers. The
appropriations for the additional distrib
uters and carriers have not been decided
upon as vet
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
SENATOR CLARK ON THE STAND.
Testifies in Suit Of Professor
Treadwell Against Him.

New York, April Ex-senator W. A.
Clark of Montana was a witness in the su-
preme Court. this city. to-day in a suit
brought by Professor George A. TreadweIl
against the United Verde Copper COMPANY.
ana Senator W. A. Clark Charles w
Clark and the other directors of the cor
Professor Treadwell claims to own eao
shares OF stock in the company, which
shares, he says, are now valued at s1sS 200.
~ ae az, alieges that he was wrongfulIy deprived
fused to sell. he ie
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
FOR CANDIDATES FOR CADETsHIPs.
Examination to BE Conducted at JEFF
fersOn Barracks May 1.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. April H-By direction OF the
Secretary of War. boards of officers are APP
pointed to meet on May 1 at the respective
stations designated for the mental and phys
Military Academy as may be authorized TO
appear before them:
jefferson Barracks - Captain Francis A.
Winter Assistant Surgeon: Captain Harry
c. Benson. Fourth Cavalry; First Lieutenant
Frederick T. Arnold. Fourth Cavalry; Con-
tract Surgeon Alva r. Hull.
Fort Leavenworth-Major Henry p. Bir-
mirgham. Surgeon: Captain Tyree r. Riv-
ers. Fourth Cavalry; First Lieutenant
David Baker, Assistant Surgeon; First Lieu
tenant Lanning Parsons. Fourth Cavalry.
Fort Sam Houston-Major Charles F. Ma
son. Surgeon; Captain Ernest Kinds. Artil-
lery Corps; First Lieutenant William l.
Westervelt. Artillery Corps; Contract Sur
geon George L. Cable
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
Nomination. Sent to the Senate.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. April 1.-The following nomi-
nations for postmasterships were sent to
the Senate to-day:
Missouri-Albany. NJ. NJ Campbell: Lexington.
James VI. Crowder: L4keston. Ulysses G. Hobby.
Texas-Clarksville. Robert ]. King: Graham,
John T. Cunningham; Belleville. Josephine Ches-
ley
Paris George W Baber.
Arkansas-Eureka Springs, Ben J. Rosewater:
Fayetteville, b. +. Campbell.
oklah5ma-Watonga, Harrison Brown; Tecum-
Kansas-Ciyde. Sidney H. Knapp: Fredonia. L.
V. Fughum.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
VASSAR GRADUATE A SUN
Sang and Wrote Cheerful .
Before Taking Poison.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Winsted. Conn. April 14.-Before
her life with poison. Miss May G1
aged 26. a graduate Of Vassar. whos
was found by her mother lying I
floor of her bedroom early this nj
played the piano and sang and vi
cheerful letter to a friend.
The woman had been SUFFERING
nervous trouble. brought on. it Is b
by overstudy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
LETTER CARRIERS PETITION.
Joy Received One From st. Louis
With LOIS Names Signed.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, April A.-Representative Joy
Of St Louis to-day received a petition
signed by LOIS letter carriers Of St. Louis
requesting him to secure the passage OF the
bill increasing their salaries.
He also introduced bill providing dental
surgeons to be added to the medical corps
of the navy. All applicants for such a po-
siton are required to be between the ages
OF q and 80. graduates from dental colleges
of high standing, and are required to take
physical, practical and mental examinations
before being admitted to the service.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
Indiana Teacher. in Session.

RET UTsl.IC SPECIA1.
Evansville Ind. April 1.-THE teachers
Of Vanderburg County, met in institute here
fessor John 1. Loves OF Hanover College
made an address to-day. Tomorrow Presi-
dent A. r. Taylor OF the I.illiken Uni
versity. Decatur. Ill. will make an address.
Over 100 teachers are in attendance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
Charles NaEle in Washington.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. April 14-Charles Nagle of
St. Louis is in the city. He stopped of for
a day on his way to New York, where he
has private business. Tuesday Mr.. Nagle
will call on President Roosevelt.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
Furth Appointed Postmaster.

REPCBL1C SPECIAL
Pine Bluff. Ark. April 1.-Fred c. Furth.
Assistant Postmaster during the last four
years. to-day received a commission as
Postmaster for four years commencing
March "a. 1902. Furths appointment has
been in some doubt until to-day, as there
was strong opposition to him in local Re-
publican circles
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
MRS. ELIZA POURIE.

4 st. Charles Mo-, April H-Mrs. Eliza
kPourie, widow of the late Robert F. Pourie.
died at her home on Madison street. In this
city. Sunday afternoon at the age of S.
years. The funeral will be conducted
"Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her
late residence by the Reverend W. R. Tay-
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
GOVERNOR DOLE TO BE RETAINED.


Washington, April 1.-THE following Of
fetal statement was made at the White
House to-day: THE President. after most
careful investigation and hearing as many
men as possible. and hearing from others.
has come to the conclusion that Governor
Dole's course has been such to warrant
his continuance as Governor of Hawaii and
entitle him to the respect and hearty sup
port of the administration"
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-04-15
Reserve Agents Approved.


Washington, April 1.-THE Comptroller Of
the Currency to-day approved the designa-
tion of the City National Bank of Kansas
City. Mo-. and the State National Bank of
New Orleans. as reserve agents for the
First National Bank Of Mineola, Tex.