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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
LOST $1,000 IN THE MAILS.
Former Kansas City Postmaster Is
Sued for the Amount.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL


Kansas City. Mo-, Sept 25.-Former Post
master Sam Scott. once a resident of st.
Louis. to-day was sued by the United States
Government and a trust company for $500.
being the value OF package lost in the
mails during Colonel Scotts administration.
The case has so far baffied the Post ONCE
Secret Service men. and they. have about
given 1t Up. Inspector Fulton. now stationed
in st. Louis. had charge OF the case origi-
nally. a bank here mailed to bank In
Great Bend, s. 900 in currency. This pack
age was deposited in the general Post Of
fee. II then went 10 the Union Station Of
fee to be put In pouch by Postmaster
Scotts son. -
In dispatching the mails that day. the
Great Bend pouch went to Larned. was
opened there the contents discovered to be
for Great Bend. and the mistake corrected
Three days after the pouch arrived the de-
partment was notified that the $500 was
not in IL. Now Colonel Scott is sued by the
trust company which had underwritten the
package as Is the custom. the Government
having failed 10 locate the leak The suit IS
said to be unique.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
Securities Company Practically
Owns Five-Sixths of the Great
Northern Railroad Stock.
COLONEL CLOUGH A WITNESS.
Income of the Santa Fe During the
Last Fiscal Year Reported at
More Than $50. .i90. .300-Earn-
ings and Appointments.

New York. Sept. c5.-The hearing In the
action of the United States Court TO pre-
vent the Northern Securities Company from
holding the stock OF the Northern Pacific
and Great northern railroads was resumed
to-day before the special examiner ap-
pointed by the Minnesota Federal Court
Colonel ". p. CIough. general counsel OF
and r. director for the Northern Securities
Company. was the first witness.
In the comDany'ss answer 10 the COM
plant of the Government. it says that Ave
sixths OF the stock OF the Great Northern
Railway Company has been negotiated for
quietly" Solicitor General Richards wanted
TO know what the words meant and Colonel
Clough explained that of the l.25o.0Jo shares
of 800 which have been issued the North
ern Securities Company practically owns l.
,s0i. which includes i5S.Oi7 shares con-
trolled FOR voting purposes.
The holders Of the smaller amount. he
said. virtually hold them as trustees for the
Northern Securities Company. Colonel
Ciough could not remember the date OF
the first transaction Of the company in the
stock. but he promised TO find the date and
send It to the Solicitor General
We were carrying a considerable quanti-
ty OF Northern Pacific in the same way"
Colonel Clough said ''and we thought IL
desirable to carry some proportion Of Great
Northern in the same manner. We were
carrying about twenty odd millions OF
Northern Pacific. Later more was ac-
quired."
Did you pay for 1; with stock OF the
Northern Securities Company?"
On September l. 1901. we purchased ST.
o23.0Oo common and s4l .CS5 90 preferred stock
and other shares later for which we paid
S.Sl5,629 in cash and So 4sl. .s7l In ste - at
par OF the Northern Securities Company.
On December "a 1901. we purchased con-
vertible bonds OF the railroad company for
S3t.Ce so for cash. Those stocks and
bonds were obtained from Mr.. Hartman
and his associates. Their names now ap-
pear on the books OF our company as own
ers CT the stock issued IN part payment for
the railroad stock"
by whom were the negotiations for the
purchase carried through?''
'.Bv the firm OF ]. Z. Morgan 4 Co."
In the Peter Power suit G. W.IPerkins. OF
j. p. Morgan & Co. testified that he made
the deal. No annual report of the Securi-
ness said all its records are at the service
OF the Government The annual meeting OF
the company IS to be held November 10.
Subject TO the right TO cross-examine Mr..
Hartman. who has permission to peruse
and amend his testimony, Mr.. Richards
said he had no further Witnesses to call
Mr.. Griggs said the defendants were not
ready to go on Just now. He and his asso-
ciate counsel went Into conference 10 de-
eide upon the time and place for the next
OF the case. II was announced after the
conference that II had been decided to post
pone further hearing until October CO. In the
Federal building. ST. Paul. Minn.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
NOTHING IN MEMPHIS CLEW.
Police Still in Dark as to Where
abouts of Fugitive Kelly.

After waiting all day for replies to tele-
grams sent to the Memphis police. Chief
Kiely was confident last evening that the
persons who reported that they had seen
Charles F. Kelly in that city Wednesday
night were mistaken.
Chief Kiely does not believe that Kelly
was in Memphis and his belief is shared by
Sheriff Dickmann and Four Courts off,
cials. However. the clew has not been
dropped. and the investigation will be con-
tinued.
james II. Cronin was angry when in
formed by Circuit Attorney Folk that in
forma ton had come to the authorities that
Cronin was sheltering Kelly He denied
empheticaily that such was the case and. IL
is believed. convinced Mr.. Folk that he
knows nothing of the whereabouts Of the
missing delegate.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

The son OF W. S. Stratton asserts that
there is in existence another Will later than
that filed as the last testament OF the mil
lionaire.
Chin Quon. a Chinese merchant OF Butte,
Mont. accuses the police of assisting in the
kidnapping Of his wife and child.
The farmers near Vandalia. IL, are
alarmed about the spread OF blackleg
among the cattle Of the neighborhood
The Saline County Republican this week
comes out condemniEg Governor Yates for
his policy Of keeping a detachment OF the
State Militia at Eldoredo. Ill.
Two outlaws were killed end two were
captured in a fight with posse headed by
Deputy United States Marshal near Hen
rietta- ]. T.
Connecticut Democrats adopt a platform
that fails to mention the Kansas City plat
form or its doctrines
The City Council of Taylorville, IL, while
in session preparing to award a contract
for a city lighting plant and TO issue bonds
TO cover the expense, is served with a re-
straining injunction.
In Massachusetts, man who favors a rad
ical revision OF the tariff Is ahead sn the
race for the Republican nomination .or
Congress.
Republicans of the Third Iowa Distri. t
nominate Judge ]. P. Brdsall for Congress
in place of d. s. Henderson. who declined
to make the race.
Russell Sage asserts that the brakes must
be put on the excessive speculation In stocks
in order to bring about normal and safe
conditions In the financial world.
September wheat rises 4lS~ cents in Chi
cago on a renewed scare of shorts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
DELIVERS AN ADDRESS ON
DUTIES OF THE MINISTRY.
bishop Vincent Makes Forceful Re-
marks to Southern Illinois n.
z. Conference.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Fairfield. Ill. Sept 25.-The second days
session Of the Southern Illinois Conference
was opened this morning by Bishop John
H. Vincent, who delivered an address Of one
hour on the Duties OF the Ministry" 1t
was replete with wholesome advice to the
members of the conference and was highly
appreciated. Following the address OF the
Bishop came an address on the anniversary
of the Sunday School Union by the Rever-
end Thomas B. Neely, secretary, after
which routine work was taken up, and the
reports OF the pastors as to the various
benevoiences were received. These reports
were nearly all in full.
At o'clock this afternoon Penteccstal
services were conducted by the Reverend J.
F. Harmon. Tonight the anniversary OF
the Church Extension Society was held. and
an address was made by the Reverend
Manley s. Hard. D. D.. secretary
The pru9ramme for tomorrow Includes
another address by Bishop Vincent, the con-
ference missionary sermon by the Reverend
John II. Jones' Penteoostal service by Doc
tor Harmon. and the semicentennial ser
mon by the Reverend Jonathan A Scarritt.
n ID
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
PRISONER MEETS HIS FAMILY.
Deputy Accompanying Schnettler
Touched by the Greeting.

In company with 4 Deputy Sheriff. John
II. Schnettler. one of the four prisoners in
the City Jail charged with bribery and per-
jury. was permitted to visit his home, at
No. 9H I.ami street. yesterday morning.
Under an order from Judge Douglas. Sher-
III Dickman detailed Deputy Charles Jara-
bek to accompany Schuettler to his hone
Judge Douglas had stated that Schnettler
might be taken home between the hours Of
and Il O'Clock. When noon came and the
Derpty had not returned with Schnettler
much rneasiness was manifested at the
Sheriff's ONCE. Another hour and a quarter
passed before Jarabek and his prisoner ar
rived at the Four Courts.
When asked by Chief Deputy Sheehan
why he had permitted Schnettler to remain
away so long. Deputy Jarabek replied:
y did rot have the heart to tear him
away from his family any earlier. When
we arrived only his wife and baby were at
home. They sent to the Echoolhouse for the
other two children. and. ! tell you.. &c was
an affecting scene to see the little ones and
wife greet father and husband. Mrs
Schnettier wanted to give her husband din
ner. She had 1t prepared. 30 / decided that
no harm could be done by remaining. Only
two persons. men who called to see about
fixing bond for Schettler visited the house
while we were there
Schnettler expressed confidence after his
return that he viii be able to give the szs-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
FLOUR AND WHEAT HEARING.
wichita Alleges Discrimination 4,
Favor of Texas MiIlers.

Kansas City Mo-. Sept. 5.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission to-day took up
the matter of the complaint OF Wichita
for alleged discrimination against Wichi-
ta-made fiour. The mlllers of Wichita
charged that Texas gets a rate on wheat
of s cents between wheat and wheat prod
ucts, and that hence Wichita cannot make
-four for the Texas trade
Wichita alleges that Texas. which raises
only ZOO 900 bushels OF wheat annually.
cannot be made a natural milling State
without Determinations By the railroads.
The raflroads introduced Frank Keli of
Wichita Falls Tex, to prove that notwith-
standing the differential, Wichita can sell
-four In Texas at cents less per barrel
millers have Joined in the complaint with
the Wichita millers for the same reasons.
The hearing viii not be concluded till to-
morrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
CITY COUNCIL IS ENJoINED.
Taylorville Prevented From Issu-
ing WaterwOrks Bonds.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Taylorville. ILL.,, Sept. 25.-At a meeting Of
the City Council OF this city. held last even
ing. TO consider bids for a municipal cleo
trio lighting plant. the members OF the
Council were served with an injunction re-
straining them from issuing and selling
bonds OF the city to the amount OF S2D.co
10 pay for the plant.
The Injunction writ was issued by the
Master In Chancery. on the affidavit of +.
". Anderson. one OF the heaviest taxpayers
OF the city, on the ground that the debt
would exceed the constitutional limit At
q meeting of the Council to-day the bid OF
Charles T. Stoolxey of $4,000. to install a
plant, was accepted. on condition that the
Injunction should be dissolved by the Cir
cult Court which convenes October ..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
ARKANSAS RAILROAD TARIFFS.
Commission Grants Frisco and I. N
CoaI and Cotton Rate Applications.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Little Rock. Ark. Sept cs.-The Railroad
Commission has applied its standard freight
distance tariff and all amendments to the
St Louis. and North Arkansas Railway
from Eureka Springs to ST. Joe. The fol-
lowing applications have been granted: Iron
Mountain rate OF cents per 100 pounds. seed
cotton. carload lots. 20.ooo pounds limit. from
Walnut Ridge to Newport Frisco rate OF
60 cents a ton on coal slack. from Hunting
ton TO Fort Smith Frisco coal in carload
lots. from Huntington to points north. the
same rate as from Bonanza.
Within the last few weeks the price OF
hard coal. or the Arkansas anthracite. has
advanced from SIS to 81 TO the consumer.
and the price OF soft coal has gone up from
g. 10 to s in carload lots II Is stated on
good authority that another week will see
hard coal advanced to g and Sl2 coal Is not
out of the range of the probable before the
winter Is over. The indications are that the
demand for wood will be greater than ever
before
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
Considers the Time InOpportunc
for Insisting on Roumania's
Obedience to Treaty.
MONEY THE CHIEF INFLUENCE.
Many Germans Are Large Holders
of Securities That Might Be
Unfavorably Affected-Other
Powers Keep Hands OF.

Berlin. Sept. 25.-Germany has decided not
to associate herself in a formal manner with
the American and British protests against
Roumaria's treatment OF the Jews.
The German Government adopts this at
titude. il IS understood. independently OF
other continental Powers. No agreement has
been reached in the matter among the cabi-
nets OF the Continent
Germany considers that IS ether para
phrases besides article IL of the very precise
Berlin treaty Of ISIS have not been Insisted
upon. for instance. .Roumaniln fcrts have not
been razed to the ground and Russia Is al
lowing Batoum TO remain as 1t was before
the treaty. this Is not the time to o6.ige
Roumania TO observe any particular provi-
sion OF the treaty.
Besides. Germany. although sympathizinS
sincerely with the depOrabls condition OF
the Jews in Roumania. feels unable 10 inter
fere in an international question.
Germans are large holders Of Roumanian
securities. and an international storm over
the policy to which Premier Sturdza Of
Rounssnia Is fully committed might cause
his fall: and as a result Roumanian finances
would be withdrawn from his capable con-
troll. A heavy drop in Roumanian funds
would cause corresponding losses here.
The representative of the Asscci1ted
Press in Berlin is informed that Germany
believes the moral strength of the Amer
lean and British positions. IN connection
with the very practical MEASURES taken by
great financial houses. will induce Rou-
mania substantially TO modify the risors OF
the trade law.
Germany may possibly supplement these
influences by private representations male
without taking part in collective action.
should the other Powers find common
basis upon which to act
In German official quarters there Is not
believed to be the slightest possibility Of
such collective action being taken. Russia
and Austria especially bsing determined not
IN uoye IN the matter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
Clinton County Republicans Find Dif-
hculty in Getting Candidates.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carlyle. Ill. Sept 2.-The Republicans OF
Clinton County will hold a convention here
Saturday TO make nominations for county
officers. The leaders are experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in obtaining candidases-
The only avowed candidates thus far are
Joseph Hanke of Trenton, who wants TO be
reLominated for Judge, ana L. 7. Rsm-ck
OF the same city, VINO Will make the race
for Superintendent of Schools.
The main cogs in the county machine are
still securing the timber for men VINO Will
consent TO make the race for Sheriff. Coun-
~ Clerk and Treasurer. After the Couyen-
ton Saturday there will be mass meeting.
The speakets will be Senator Cullom. At
torney General Hamlin ana Colonel Low
den
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
ALGER RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT.
Long and Lnborious Session of Mich
igan state Convention.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Sept. 25.-After q
long and laborious session. in which more
oratory and partisan strife were IN evidence
than have been seen in the councils Of the
Republican party in this State for many
years, the Republican State Convention to-
day incorsed the senatorial candidacy OF
General Russell A. Alger. former Secretary
Carpenter of Detroit for Justice of the Su-
preme Court, TO III the vacancy caused Dy
the death of Justice Charles ID. Long.
General Alger's friends won over the sup
porters OF Dexter NJ. Ferry of Detroit. Fer
rvs friends tried to prevent the Endorsement
of any one.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
TRYING TO BUY COAL LAND.
Weaver Agent Looking Over the
Field at Carbondale.
REPrRLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Carbondale. ILL.,. Sept ga representa-
tive OF Weaver Coal and Coke Company Of
Chicago has been in the city all day nego-
tiating for the purchase OF a Williamson
County coal shaft and 1000 acres Of lnde-
veloped land.
The deal Involves more than $4,000 and
probably will be consummated within the
next twenty-four hours Hundreds OF acres
OF the lands few years ago was sold for
less than 81. which the Weaver people to-
day are anxious to purchase at $50 per acre.
The new coking process works satisfactorily
with the Williamson vein. therefore the
price OF land has been greatly increased.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
Judge Haniey Indorsed.

Resolutions calling on Judge Whiiam ].
Hanley to run for denomination for Justice
Of the Peace of the Eighth District were
unanimously adopted at largely attended
meeting Wednesday evening at Columbia
presided, and T. F. OConnor served as sec
retary. Addresses laudatory OF Judge Han
ley were made by John i. Martin. Frank A
C. Macmanus Louis Schaefer. Edward Mon
gan and others. Judge Hsnley thanked
those present. His majority at the last cleo
ton was 500. while the district had Re
publican majority Of COO.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
AKINs Is IN FULL CONTROL.
hcrena Hen Don't Get Single Chair
manship nt Kansas Clay.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo-. Sept. 25.-The Kerens
men lost much ground tonight when the
new Republican County Central Committee
organized for the campaign Not one Of
committee
Waiter ). Dicksy. n member OF the State
Executive COMMITTEE. ana until last Satur-
aay chairman OF the County Committee
was put at the very taii OF the Finance
Committee. He was put on there soIeiy be-
cause lie il known to be able TO command
subscriptions.
Dickey's lieutenant. Alderman Mann, was
put on the Press Committee. He resigned
before the lists were handed out for pub
lication- In his note 10 the chairman OF the
committee, the kerens man suggested that
the Atkins man who made up the lists be
asked to suggest some ore In his tiann' 81
slead The Akias men occupy all the chair
nianships and control all committees.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
To-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank ciearings were 81. Isl:
balances S614 Go6. Local discount rates were
firm between 51s and per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New York
2oc discount bid, par asked; Chicago &c dis
count bid, 1Oc discount asked; Cincinnati.
Louisville and New Orleans, 15c discount
bid, par asked.
Wheat closed higher at eS1.c bid Decem-
Der; 67l6sc No. 2 red Corn closed higher
at 3S2;c asked December: 5795sc No. 2 mixed.
Oats closed at 2sssc asked December; 2sg
SOC No. mixed.
The local market for spot cotton was quiet
and unchanged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
MISSIONARY CONVENTION OVER.
Christian Church Meeting Elects
State Officers at Springfield, No.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. No.. Sept. 25.-The Christian
Church Missionary CONVENTION closed to-
night. The Reverend E. II. Richmond of
Fayette preached an able sermon. The fea-
ture of the day was an address by the Rev
erend Frank G. Tyrrsll OF st. Louis.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, D. w. Moore.
Springfield: vice president. Z. NJ. Richmond.
Faystte secretary; recording secretary W.
s. ST. Clair; assistant secretary. l.. S. Cupp:
corresponding and railroad secretary. T. A.
Abbott, Kansas City.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Boy is scooped up by street-car fender
and sustains not even a bruise.
Leading Democrats declare for an inde-
pendent ticket If unpopular candidates are
named.
Judge O'Nein Ran will order special
venire to-day from which a jury Will be
chosen to try Robert NJ Snyder. charged
with bribery.
Arthur C. Meyers. ST. Louis boy. is the
youngest midshipTnan in the navy.
A St Louis firm has corner in the black
pepper market and Will dictate prices to
dealers in the United States.
Health Commissioner frames bill to reg
u-ate the sale Of mineral water.
Louis Eberens OF Webster Groves goes to
Jail rather than pay a dog license.
Constable is restrained from moving scar
let fever victims into the street.
St Louis County Railway is granted Olive
street franchise.
Women associates in a business office give
luncheon to prospective bride.
Charles ]. Krsinlen, a mail carrier. -four
ishes revolver IN a saloon and is sent to
City Hospital for observation.
Miss Helen Gould will arrive in St Louis
tonight to be present at 4 meeting of the
Worlds Fair Board of Lady Managers.
Eleven Governors are to be banqueted
next week by the Business Mems League.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
Terminal superintendents Are Nance
for ST. Louis and Kansas City.

c. R. Gray. superintendent OF transports
tion OF the Frisco. with the approval Of A
]. Davidson. general superintendent, has
named two terminal superintendentS. The
office of terminal superintendent on the
Frisco Is new.
Effective yester lay. ]. II. Elliott was ap-
pointed superintendent Of terminals at ST.
Louis with office at Chouteau avenue He
will report to the Superintendent Of trans
portation. His Jurisdiction win include the
stations and yards In ST. Louis and extend
west to and including Valley Park
Also effective Yesterday, r. v. Miller was
office at Kansas City Mo-. and he viii also
report to the superintendent of transporta-
tion. His Jurisdiction will cover the Kansas
City station and extend as far west as and
including Rosedale and will include the Co
burg yard.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
YuCATAN RAILROADS MERGED.
Lines Embraced Said to BE Valued at
Thirty Million Dollars.

Mexico City. Sept 25.-Advlces from Me-
ridia state that all the railways In the
State OF Yucatan, embracing an aggregate
extension of 500 kiiometers and valued at
.o00ooo. have been consolidated under one
management.
The new packing-hous at Urampam.
State Of Michoacan, will be completed and
in operation within one year. Already the
farmers Of the country are preparing to
raise cattle for the market.
New York exchange commands a premium
here OF AS per cent.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
HALSEY WERLEIN ORDAINED.
Former Newspaper Man Now an
Episcopal Clergyman.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Palmyra. No, Sept. 25.-At the Episcopal
Church this morning Mr.. HaIsey werlein
was ordained by Bishop Daniel J. Tuttle.
assisted by six clergymen. In the afternoon
the rite of baptism was administered to four
candidates. Tonight class of nine was
confirmed. after which the Bishop preached
an able sermon to a large congregation
Mr.. Werlein is the son of the Reverend g.
H. Werlein. an eminent preacher of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South. who
was formerly pastor at St. Louis. Before
studying for the ministry Mr.. Halsey Wer-
man Of st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-09-26
DECLARES OPEN WAR on CLARK.
F. Augustus Hcinze Tries to Fuse OPP
position Forces in Montana.

Butte, Mont. Sept. 25.-F. Augustus
Heinze. whose delegation was turned down
In the Democratic Convention at Bozeman
on Tuesday. has announced at an open air
meeting that he intends to form a new
political party II Montana.
It will be MS aim. it is said. TO fuse the
Populists. the Labor party. the Socialists.
the Heinze Republicans ard what following
he has In the Democratic I,arty, In an effort
to overthrow United States Senator ". A.
Clark. A meeting TO bring about this fu-
sion was held In Butte tonight.