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The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Ex-Officio Member and President
of Police Board Testify in the
Election Fraud Investigation.
CHIEF KELLY A WITNESS.
Investigation of Alleged False
Registration Continues, but In
dicunents Are Not Expect
ed for Several Days.

Mayor Wells. Harry B. Hawes. president
of the Board of Police Commissioners, and
Chief of Police Kiely were witnesses before
the Grand Jury yesterday morning. Each
spent about ten minutes in the room.
The Grand Jury is still investigating the
reports of Illegal registration and prepara-
ton for frauds at the election Eext Tues
day. and it is supposed that Mayor Wells,
who is ex-officio member of the Ponce
Board President Halves and Chief kiely
were called upon for testimony in this con-
nection.
Other witnesses before the G-and Jury
yesterday morning were ]. B. Spellbrink.
No. 2735 Washington avenue; L. B. Schultz.
No SIS St. Charles street. and p. S. Meyers
of No. sos North Sixth street.
Circuit Attorney Folk stated yesterday
that the investigation will be pushed vigor-
ously and that after the election he will be
ready to proceed against any person
charged with illegal voting.
In addition TO Chief Of Police kiely the
witnesses before the Grand Jury We're: A
Cantoni No. l9 South Twelfth street: +. w
Doering No. 3l2 North Tenth Streee: VIII
liam Shields, No. l125 Locust street; Henry
Walker No. SO North Sixth street, and J.
Perlmutter. No. 6l3 Market street
From reliable source late yesterday
afternoon after the Grand Jury adjourned
II was learned that no indictments were
voted upon and that in all proba oiiity the
Grand Jury will take no action on the
cases in hand until next "Wednesday or
Thursday. Then ii is believed several In
dictments will be found against persons for
false registering and it is not improbable
that some election officials may also nave
charge to answer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Sale of Real Lace.
IIpholsterx Dent Third Eloorl :,
(Upholstery Dept, Third Fl

1000 yards of real Brussels and Irish
Point Lace bought from a large New York
importing house that is retiring from that
branch of the business. These laces are
all prime new goods and latest designs,
used for Door Panels, Side Lights, Hall
Windows, Transoms, Sash Curtains and
Dresser Scarfs. They come in sets of differ
ent widths to match where you may require
them for various size windows.
Irish Point Panel Lace, II inches wide,
worth 60c yard-Sale Price, S2A cents
Irish Point Panel Lace, 1s inches wide,
worth 75c yard-Sale Price, is cents
Irish Point Panel Lace, 80 inches wide
worth 90c yard-Sale Price, go rents
Irish Point Sash Lace, 80 inches wide,
worth Soc yard-Sa1e Price, 80 rents
Brussels Sash Lace, extra fine quality 80 inches
wide, worth Soc yard-Sale Price, so cents
Tambour Sash Lace worked border, inches wide,
width of net 80 inches,
worth 81. 90 yard-Sale Price, 80 eeufe
Duchess Sash Lace, very fine, with double border
30inches wide worth 81. 25-Sa1e Price, go cents
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
LARGE C0MMISSI0N-H0USE
FORCED INTO BANKRUPTCY.
to Have Been Victim of Heavy FOr-
geries by an Omcial of Company.

New Orleans. Nov. L-President E. J..
Odendahl OF the Odendahl Commission
Company Qimited). one of the largest grain
exporting firms in the United States. has is
sued the following circular to the grain
trade:
We regret very much to have to advise
you that our firm is forced into liquidation
and will not be able to pay its liabilities.
You will spare us the necessity Of making
further explanations. as they are painful.
Our business has been very profitable
and large. but the profits have been divert
ed into other channels, not through any
fault Of the writer"
To-days' circular follows a widely cifcu-
lated report OF alleged forgeries on the part
Of prominent officer Of the firm. amount
ing to between $l50.000 and SIZE, 900, and at
the present time the following banks are
known to 81, hold the eOmpanys paper IN ap-
tionale D'Escompte De Paris. SO. GO; Hiber-
MIA Bank and Trust Company. 5000; Loui-
siana National Bank. sis,oOo: Commercial
The Odendehl Commission Company has
done large grain exporting business. and
for years has been In the habit Of borrow
ing large sums from ten days to II month
on anlndorsec notes secured by bills of lad
ing, warehouse receipts and blanket tnsur-
ance policies; 1t Is alleged that advantage
has been taken OF the high credit Of the
firm tc borrow immense sums from banks
on forged bills Of lading and warehouse re-
ceipts. and tha: this has been the cause of
the failure.
F. J. odendahl. president of the company,
was formerly president Of the New Or
leans Board Of Trade. and Is one Of the
best-known business men In the South.
The company bought extensively In Kan
sas City. St. Louis. Chicago ana other
cities
No warrant has been issued for the arrest
the failure OF the arm. and he is reported
to have left the city.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Impressive Ceremonies at Institu.
ton Named in Honor of Mar
tyred President Mckinley.
LARGE ASSEMBLY ATTENDED.
Professor G. NJ. Woodward Called
Attention to the Need of Pass
ing State Constitutional
Amendment No. 8.

Before a crowd Of several hundred per
sonse the ceremonies attending the corner
stone laying Of the new Mckinley High
School. at Russell and Missouri avenues. in
South st. Louis. took place yesterday after
noon.
At o'clock drszzling rain was falling.
and 1t was feared that a postponement
would be necessary. but by o'clock the
sky had cleared. and at $40 o'clock, the
hour set. the weather was perfect for out
door exercises.
A speakers stand had been erected on
the Russell avenue side Of the building.
This was draped with the national colors.
draped In hags. was a huge portrait OF
William Mckinley, the mourned President.
The corner stone hung, suspended from a
wtndlass, about eight inches above the place
It now nils. Everything was in readiness
and audience had assembled, the Mckinley
High School came officially into being.
Doctor william g. Moore, a member of
the School Board. and w. B. Ittner Com
missioner Of Public School Buildings using
It, and allowed the heavy stone, into which
had been sealed newspapers and other doc
umentS OF interest connected with the oc-
caaon. to sink into place. The witnesses
were many prominent citizens Of the south
ern section Of the city and others identi-
fed with educational institutions.
"A lapel button, upon which Is q miniature
picture Of Mckinley and reproduction
from the drawings Of the completed build
Ing. had been provided for distribution as
g memorial OF the occasion. 1t found great
favor among the many school children who
were on hand, and all are now wearing this
decoration. -
me Reverend John W. Day, pastor Of the
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
PROFESSOR KIRK ON
SCHOOL FUND ISSUE.
Former Republican State superin-
tendent in Favor of COnstttu-
tional Amendment.

Professor ]. r. Kirk, president OF the
State Normal School in Kirksvile and
formerly Republican State Superintendent
Of Schools. was in the city yesterday and
stopped at the Planters. During the morn
ing he visited the headquarters Of the Re
publican State Committee and conferred
with Chairman Atkins
Professor Kirk is an eminent educator OF
the State. and. although Republican Of
distinction. announces his intention of vot-
ing for the Scnool Fund amendment. which
renews the school certificate bonds for such
periods of time and at such rates of inter-
est as may be provided by law.
All advtces received at Democratic State
headquarters indicate that the Republican
leaders will be powerless to stay the tide OF
sentiment which is setting in more strongly
day by day in favor of the amendment. 1t
Is now certain that heavy Republican
vote will be cast for it and It Is also prob
able that 1t will be ratified by an over
whelming majority Of the people.
The people without regard to party af-
iliations have determined to maintain the
educational system of the State. according
to every record. and will thus keep the
schools divorced from politics.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
SCIENTIFIC FOOD
That Cures Patient. Quickly.

my experience with food has been con-
For 20 years suffered with chronic in
digestion and bowel complaint. which
brought on general debility" says a gem
tleman OF Danvtlie, Ill II was very poor
In mesh and everyone thought I had con-
sun sumption. l was treated by the best doc
tors OF several cities, but to no benefit
AT last went to the hospital, and while
there there, % began using Grape-Nuts, the ply.
day l commenced to gain. BY careful diet
and using judgment. gained In flesh and
srengtn, my lungs got better. and to-day
l CONSIDER myself as well as men in general
at my age of 60 years =.
Ine other patients noticed that gained
raster under the same treatment and care,
and told them to Id Grape-Nuts to their
oiet ana be careful rot to eat meat, nor
warn pIead and starchy food. .an now
eat anything in reason; sleep well; bowels
are regular. and have gained q pounds in
ne6n. Srape-Nuts food saved my life.
II ados to the health and comfortable liv-
,nS. ,i1S.r Mxxes the mind clear and proiongs
oDsek. Nich. w. -s'e
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
NUGENT Bro DRY GOODS co.. roaa, Washington ST. Charles

Church Chureh Of the Messiah. offered prayer.
asking blessing upon the efforts now
crowned with the beg inning of another i'm
that the work begun be allowed to proceed
unopstructed to the beneficial conclusion
Doctor William Taussig. president of the
Board Of Education. in brief address. told
81 g,d dhe inception of the plan to extend the
reasons why the South St. Louis High
school had been located at the spot chosen.
ana OF the plans of the board for the Nc
lowed ~ 40
When the latter was In place. Doctor
Moore briefly expressed his feeling that the
citizens should Join with him in an earnest
wlsh that the school do all and more than
expected toward uplifting the educational
URGES PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT.
c;A After singing by the High School Glee
2 member of the School Board. delivered an
need for better High-schooi facilities. and
said that hitherto st. Louis has been be-
thnd n,nd other cities IN educational facilities.
of the manner in which the new school
project was financed. and. consequently. of
the manner in which funds to finish and
Professor woodward pointed out the School
20 Soard needs. the passage Of amendment
ns.esd sa me at STATE sev Conssuten
and a long delayed opening Of this school,
We shall have a rapid completion and an
to the State Constitution is adopted BY the
voters Of this State next Tuesday. That
amendment will make 1t possible to levy
mills. instead of mills, OF dollar valua-
tion. You will not feel this difference in
your taxes. but you will see a great differ
ence in your schools. Vote yes on this
amendment II It Is adopted this school
shall open its doors In 1901.
rnis buildinf and its appointments will
stand, am confident. monument to the
mature judgment Of the instruction depart
ment The building is to have general
assembiy-room. nineteen classrooms, nye
laboratories, two. large drawing and art
rooms. and four shops and domestic science
rooms 1t will easily accommodate 900 pu-
piis; and at a pinch 1000. The style and
quality of workmanship is to be In keep
ing with the dignity and resources of the
sreat city Of ST. Louis 1t is neither ex--
equipment will cost about $3.50 O0O."
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
SECRETARY vERDIER LECTURES
Interesting Exercises at the Span
ish-American Club.

The Spanish-American Club had a lecture
last Friday evening at the clubrooms, No.
s2N Lucas avenue. instead Of their regular
monthly reception. The attendance was
very large. and the Excursion on the
Spanish-American Limited" through the
tropics OF Mexico. by the secretary, A. r.
Verdier. was greatly enjoyed by all the pas
sengers.
The club has gained many new members.
Boette expressed the hope that the club
soon would have several hundred young
ladies and gentlemen ready to assist st.
Louis in the reception and entertainment
Of the thousands of visitors who viii come
from Mexico, Genital and South America
to visit the Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
PREPARED TO PREVENT FRAUD.
Unusual Precautions Taken by the
Delaware Election Officials.

Dover Del, Nov. Unusual precautions
are being taken to protect the ballots which
are to De used in Delaware next Tuesday.
When the cffciaI ballots were delivered oy
the printer to the county authorities in Sus.
sex last night, armed guards were stationed
over them and were sworn to preserve the
ballots from theft or damage or tamper ING:
In Kent County the ballot-boxes were piled
In fireproof room. which is practically I'M
penetrable.
In this manner the ballots will be pro-
tected until Monday, when the work Of dis
tribution to the various election boards will
begin. Two ballots for each registered voter
two reserve ballots of each elector will be
kept by the clerk of the peace of each coun-
ty. Zach districts ballots are in a sealed
pasteboard box fitted within the wooden
ballot boxes and must only be opened in
the presence Of the entire Election Board on
Tuesday morning.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02

Iron Beds and Mattresses,

Third Floor.) -
Lots closed out from factories for less
than the regular prices enable us to save you
twenty to forty per cent on Metal Beds,
Springs and Mattresses. =
White Metal Beds, full double size, with brass
trimmings, regular price $500,
80 At Sc. 90 eaeh
Metal Double Beds in any color desired, full So
inches high with top brass rails and brass
spind1es, regular value $3.50, At S5. 90 each
Metal Double Beds, any color. These SIG
inch pillars, with chills decorated, Sc inches
high, very massive, handsome bed, regular
value s11.5O, At SS. 90 eazk
Metal Double Beds in two combination colors, with
scroll brass trimmings, designs and very
pretty, worth $3.50, At S10.75
Felt Mattresses-These are the elastic celebrated
$500 felt Mattresses, 45 pounds in weight,
with best satin tick cover and well made
These sanitary mattresses are guaranteed not
to pack, lump become uncomfortable. also
money back in sixty days if not satisfactory-
orr price this 7veek $500
Felt Mattress, same make above, with cheaper
felt. This is the $50 grade, At Sc. so eaek
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Railroad EmpIoye Missing.

6EfCbLlC SPEClAA
Mattoon, ILL.,. Nov. 1.-The Illinois Cen
tral. Big Four and Wabash Railroad ofi-
cials are considerably worried over the dis
appearance Of Robert Shoot. who for sew
eral months has been employed as rate IN
spector at Champaign. Mr.. Shoot left his
desk at the Illinois Central freight cfice
Tuesday afternoon, being accompanied by
well-dressed stranger. and this was the last
seen Of him at any of the railroad offices.
Inquiry at the home of his sister, where he
not been there since Tuesday: The of1icials
do not know what to think Of Shoots 6is-
appearance and have expressed fears for
his welfare.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
GOVERNOR YATES'S CONDITION.
Temperature Decreased Slightly
From the Previous Day.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPCBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield, ILL.,, Nov. 1.-The condition Of
Governor Yates this morning was such as
to occasion some alarm among the members
q the executive household. In. the after
8 O'Clock Doctor L. C. Taylor. the attend
ing physician. stated that he considered the
patients condition slightly improved over
that Of yesterday.
! The temperature of the Governor reached
q maximum of 102 3-5 degrees to-day. at
tanned at o clock in the afternoon. This is
/ is degrees lower than the maximum of
yesterday and is looked upon as an evil
dence Of improvement.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02

Wabash's local passenger schedule also
change Of time to go into effect SUNDAY.
The Bridgeton accommodation, now depart
ing from Olive street at $50 a. M. viii de-
rart at e:l2 a. m; the st. Charles accornmo-
cation. now departing from Union Station
ct 1:30 .. M, will depart at 1:35 o. m. and
the Kinioch accommodation, now departing
from Union station at 6;ls p. m. win de-
part at SO D. m.
The Kansas City fast mail, now departing
from the Union Station at AIS D. m. viii
depart at 2:20.
81. Psnl limited. new train. leaves snion
0eation at 40 p. N.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Sloan Mission Will Give Thanks
giving Dinner to the Poor.

~ 7. Cotton Of Chicago, well-known
noon address the Marion-Sims Branch of
me Young Mems Christian Association at
No; No, 1909 South Grand avenue. The address
wi, viii apply directly to the meeting OF the
real needs OF college men,
tne Marion-Sims Branch In the first col
iieee branch Of the association to be organ
l.So IN this city. It has as its members
only college students. and the efIcrt wiz -
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
A 81 k Sale.
(Main Floor.)

26s pieces of Silks, good Silks the best plain
black Dress Silks, plain colored Silks and fancy
Silks, thirty -four lots in all, purchased from an
oyerstocked manufacturer for about 50 cents on the
dollar and offered Monday as follows:
Soc colored satins. 10 inches wide all colors.\
4Oc White China Habuta. that will Laundry On~
5oc MORE Velour, all colors ................
4Oc Black China Silks -.................- Val
65c Plain Black Fouards. -.........\ 1""'
All this lot goes at per yard, 29c.
75c 24-inch Kimona Shantougs in Persian and\
s5c Plain Gros de Londres all color. .
SOC Plain TaAeta Silk, all coors. Also pain\ .XOC
75c SeitColored Taffeta Cords ...
75c 24n Fouard silks polka dot designs white\ Xo,
dots on blues black and brown grounds"
All this lot at per yard, 3sc.
75c 3s-inch Black Habuta Silk. ..............."\
75c % inch Black Taheta Silk. ...............
75c 2O-inch Black Moire Velours ............./
81 90 24inch Plain Colored Tafetas .......... OON
81. 90 24inch Oriental Satin Fouards. .........>
s5c 19-inch Black Armure Silk. ................ WI
s5c 1s-inch Black Peau de Sole. .......\ 1""
Soc 20-inch Louisine Silk, all colors
Allthis lot at 5Oc yard.
s1.oo 24-inch Satin Liberty self-colored Polka>
81 co Louisine all coors s...............
s5c 36-inch Black Tafeta a.....................f
S1.0O 24inch Panama Silk Plaids.. nSC
9Oc 2o-inch Black Peau de Sole. .............. Wv
81 90 22-inch Black Moire Veours. ............(
9oc 20-inch Black Satin Duchesse f"3'
90c 21-inch Black Silk Gros Grain
81. co 2Oinch Black Novelty Silks. ............
All this lot per yard, 65c. !
s1.25 24-inch Black Silk Peau de Sole ......\
81. 10 36-inch Black Tafeta Silk -. ...........
al 25 23-inch Black Silk Gros Grain. ....,....( g ~
81 .25 24-inch Black Silk Armure CeJl
81. .25 4-inch Fait de Soie all colors. ........./
81 .25 2O-inch Colored Silk Satin ...........\ vJ
81. .25 36 inch Black Lining Satin ............ 1""'
All this lot, per yard S5c.
Fifty pieces of Metallic Velvets, in French dots
and polka spots-very scarce to-day. Our prices
75e and S1.OO Yard
All the best colors.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Rebekah District Assembly.
--uI-ur II, cDEf~rar

Pana. ILL.,, Nov. 1.-The annual session Of
the Rebekah Assembly of the Seventh Dis
trict closed its session last evening in Shell
byville. It was voted by all as the best and
most profitable district assembly they had
ever attended. One hundred and forty Re-
bekahs assisted In initiating three candi-
was spread and extended to the visitors
The following officers were elected for the
Windsor; vice president, Mrs. Common, Tow
er Hill; secretary, Mrs. Hill, Windsor:
treasurer, Miss Ida McCline, Sullivan. It
was decided to meet in next annual conven-
tion at Windsor.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
PRESIDENT SENDS HIS REGRETS
Was Invited to Participate in Mis-
sissippi Bear Hunt.
REPuRLIc SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jackson. Miss. Nov. 1.-Governor Longino
has received a telegram from President
Roosevelt. giving notice that he will not be
able to visit Mississippi and take the ex-
pected bear hunt in the delta swamps and
canebrakes during his Southern tour.
In his telegram the President expresses
regret that it Is necessary to abandon this
feature of the tour and says that 1t Is
caused solely by the pressure Of work Incl
dent to the approaching SESSION Of Congress.
which will shorten his trip.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Hot Spring. Kentucky Club.

Hot Springs, Ark, Nov. 1.-The Kentucky
Club opened this afternoon with much
eclat A large number of women responded
to an invitation on the part of the manage
ment to visit during the afternoon and even
ing the palatfai rooms of this club, which
Is credit to the city and probably the
the clubs In Hot Springs Is USUALLY coneid-
cred the beginning of the season here and
the Kentucky Club has taken the Initiative
this year The Indications point to an un-
usually lively winter here.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Mil,ti. VIII Go Home to vote.

Mattoon. ILL.,. Nov. Ian order hos been
issued by the State Department allowing
the members Of Company E, Fourth Regi-
ment. L N. G.. who have been on duty at
Eldorado on account Of the race trouble, to
come home to vote next Tuesia They
will return to Eldorado Immediately after
voting, but 1t Is understood that they will
be relieved from active duty In lhout ono
week. as the trouble among .he whites and
negroes at Eldorado Ii about ovcr
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Boy Sues for Danaees,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Carlyle. Ill. Nov. 1.-Bernard Boeving. q
lad living near Aviston. has filed suit in
the Clinton County Circuit Court against
Martin Holtgreve. weil-known Clinton
County farmer. for heavy damages. The
plaintiff IN the case alleges HoltSreve beat
as result Of the mistreatment he has been
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
made to make It one of the leading
branches of the country.

The North Side Branch Of the Y. NJ. C. A.
will give an entertainment in the hall of
the Central Branch. Grand and Franklin
avenues next Thursday evening. Mrs. John
H. Eggert. Frederick Pfeifer and Charles
W. Brainerd will give music solos. Miss
Laura Krenning will give two recitations.
The chorus of the German Evangelical st.
Johns Church. composed Of ninety persons
will present the cantata. "Rebekah." The
cantata will be under the direction of s.
Buchmueller who will be assisted by Fred
erick Pfeiner. accompanist. The solos win
be by Miss Florence Tanner, soprano
Charles W. Brainerd. tenor. and James G.
Stanley, bass.
Arrangements are being made by the
Sloan Mission, Seventh and Hickory streets,
to provide a THANKSGIVING dinner for the
members Of the Sunday School and the poor
persons in that part OF the city At last
years dinner more than 700 persons were
fed. and this year 1t Is intended. IL possible.
to eclipse that record. Commission mer-
chants. produce dealers and business men
generally are promising support. Mrs Cat
alma W. Trowbridge president of the Mis-
souri, Branch Of the Sunshine Society. will
lend her aid and influence. w, NJ. Sloan.
No. 1858 Delmar boulevard, the superintend-
ent Of the Mission Sunday School. or 81 r.
Abbott No. 1919 South Jefferson avenue.
Will receive cash contributions
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Arcola. nj. Nov. In. Horany. the
syrian peddler. who was assaulted and
robbed BY thugs Wednesday, died from the
effects Of his injuries last night. There
n no dehnite clew to the solution cf the
mysterious assaslt
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
Society Of Pedaxoxy Mee...

Soc1ety OF FedA8ogy Meets.
The st. Louis Society of Pedagogy met in
the High School, building yesterday and lis
tened to papers by A. o. Lovejoy. W. J. 4
Bryan. Charles NJ Gill. d. +. Cutler. i
Perry Worden, Miss Maria Garesche. W.
W. Walters. William Schuyler, Il J. Ger
ling. Miss F. NJ. Bacon and Peter Herzoa.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02

Faust's Fulton Market Coz
704 and 7o6 North Fourth street, one block
east Of Union Market, one block north OF
Warrington avenue. Has something new
every day. Oysters, Fish, Cheese and deli
cacies Of every description. Come Or order
BY phone.
The St. Louis Republic., 1902-11-02
senator Bailey. C1o.ins speech.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Corpus Christi. Tex. Nov. 1.-Senator
Bailey left Corpus Christi this morning Tor
MED by brass band and q number NJ IncaI
admirers He returned here tonight and