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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Many Victims Of Disaster Near
ConneIlsville Pa, Deprived Of
Money, Jewels and Gifts.
DEAD NUMBER slxn-EouR.
Nearly All Have Been Identified,
and the Others VIII Be Bur
led This Morning-Coroner
Begins His Inquest

CumeHsviDesP a, Dsn- 3k-9snrmnsnE up
sssuits ct last nights wreck Of tho Du-
61eane LIMITED on tho Baltimore and Ohio
Elbows that si1ty-eight persons were killed
fnd utne probably fatally injured
ConneIlwille has been packed to-day
with curious persons. Ali but a few of
and those who are st1l unknown VIII be
laid away In Hill Grove Cemetery ct
dawn ON Christmas morning.
Considerable money was found on the
Dpersons OF tho unidentified, and tightly
sewed IN q belt on one foreigner was
found more than $500. which was placed
In q bank. Sums ranging from 800 to
900 we're found on several persona and
It has been put In bank.
Many victims OF the wreck wers robbed
Of money. jewels and Christmas presents
which they were taking to relatives and
friends from Pittsburg. Many rings were
kalDcn from the fingers OF corpseA
ROBBERS ON SCENE
Robbers were on the scene early, and
before uaur OF the rescuers arrived they
bad secured considerable booty. much Of
which consisted Of baggage and hand bags
that had been tossed about the cars In
Many Cormellsvtlls people had been in
.Pittsburg yesterday, buying Christmas
presents, and many Of these are missing.
Some may have been burned or lost in the
wTectzage, bat the police assert that rob-
berry Of the dead was committed
The wreckAes II pretty well cleared
away. All traffic on the Pittsburg d.
vision has been tied up since. It was not
until late tonight that the first train
passed over the scene Of the wreck. Cor
oner Arthur Hagen Of Fayette County
arrived In Connellsvfne to-day and imme-
36ately avore In the Coroners jury. The
ing evidence as to the cause Of the DIS.
eseer.
Superintendent J. b. Irwin Of the Balti.
more and Ohio declares the blame for the
wreck must be fastened on the persons
whp loaded the ties on the fat car. His
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
PICTURE OF SENATOR DOUGLASS.

Efforts Being Made to Induce the
Government to Buy the Paintings.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. IA picture of the
late Senator Stephen A Douglass o. ILL
nois. the only painting taken from life Of
him. has been reposing on the mantel in
the ante-room Of the First Assistant Sec
rotary of the Interior for several days.
It Is the property of Miss Mary e. Dele
nay OF Kansas. daughter Of the late Judge
Mark Delehay. who was appointed Dis
trlct Judge In Kansas by President Lin
coin. Judge Delehay was a personal
friend Of both Mr.. Lincoln and Mr.. Doug
lass. He bought the picture many years
ago and 1t has been In the possession Of
made to have the Government buy the
picture.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
E. eoBEL RECEIVES PRESENT.
Services for Breaking in Deputy
Clerks Rewarded.

A Christmas present. IN gold. was pre-
scented to Attorney Edwin E. Gobei yes
terday by Circuit Clerk William h Hau-
schultz and his deputies in recognition of
his services in breaking in new clerks.
Mr.. Gobel was a deputy In the main
Office Of the Circuit Clerk f3r six wears
before Mr.. Hauschulte took charge He then
retired and opened a law office In the
Fullerton building, Seventh and Pine
The present yesterday was accompanied
by a note from John T. Fitzsimmons,
Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk, stating that
Hauschulte and his. deputies. The note
also stated that but for the efforts OF Mr.,
Gobel in the House of Representatives.
the clerks would not now be enjoying a
half holiday on Saturdays.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
HOLIDAY ExCURSI0NlsTS
CROWD UNION STATION,

Thousands of persons yesterday took ad-
vantage Of the holiday rates offered by
the railroads to visit their homes in sur
rounding States. Union Station was
crowded from early in tho morning until
late at night with both arriving and de-
parting passengers.
Trains on all railroads are departing and
arriving on much better time than for
several weeks. Many Of the Improve
ments in the Terminal yards are being
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
BETHESDA entertainment.
Women and Girls Give Dinner for
Old Women.

A Christmas entertainment was given at
the Bethesda Home. on Lafayette and
Longfellow avenues. yesterday afternoon.
Several young ladies under the direction
of Mrs. A. H Frederick arranged large
Christmas tree in the parlors of the home
and presented each one at the homo with
a suitable Christmas present
The entertainment consisted Of songs,
destinations and addresses by Mrs. A.
II. Frederick, Mrs. Rodger Hayne and
Doctor E. W. Saunders. The old ladies'
were as happy as children and fully ap-
preciated all that was done for them
The following young ladies assisted: Miss
Annie Simpson. Miss Laura Hamilton.
Miss Maud Westerfield, Miss Ida Neibert,
Miss Laura Frederick. Miss Rose David
son. Miss Leila Simpson, Miss Gussfe
Bauer, Miss May Simpson and others. A
Christmas dinner was served.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
JUDGE KINEALY REMEMBERS
OFFICERS OF COURT.

When Circuit Judge James r. Kinealy
adjourned his court at Ii a. m. yesterday
he called the court officers into his pri-
vate Office and presented each with a
box Of cigars. The officers are: William F.
Smith, clerk; John Doyle, stenographer,
and William Collins, Deputy Sheriff.
Judge Kinealy complimented them upon
the efficient work they had performed. It
was largely due to their support, he said,
that he had been able to successfully dis
charge the duties Of his office.
When Judge Kinealy had finished his
remarks, Mr.. Doyle on behalf of the court
officers, presented gold-handled umbrel-
la to him.
The officers were then invited by Judge
Kinealy to the Planters. where luncheon
was served.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
SECRETARY ROOT
CoNFERS WITH EDWARDS.
They Agree on Form of Bonds for
Purchase of Frfars' Lands in
the Philippines.

Washington. Dec. 24-Secretary Root
had conference to-day with Colonel Ed
wards Of the Insular Bureau, at which
the form Of the bonds for the purchase
Of the friars' lands in the Philippines
was agreed on.
The amount of the issue Is to be $780,
600. Bids for the bonds will be received
early in January, and in case the bonds
are not ready at that time 1t Is probable
certificates will be issued.
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who's he

Eight hundred ana twelve families were
provided with provisions for Christmas
dinners yesterday afternoon By the Vol
uuteers OF America
Early In the day donations began to ar
rive at the headquarters, No. 1914 Franklin
svenue. and when the distribution began
At o'clock the room was filed
Ono hundred and fifty bushels OF pota-
toes, 2,2o5 leaves Of bread. ESQ pounds of
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national Bang AFFAIR,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Dec. A.-The Comptroller
Of the Currency to-day approved the desis-
nation Of the following banks as reserve
agents:
the First National Bank, Trenton. Tex.
City National Bank, Dallas, for the
First National Bank, Frost, Tex, and
the First National Bank, Floydada, Tex.
National Bank Of Frost. Tex.
The First National Bank. Kansas City,
Tor the First National Bank, Canyon.
Tex and the first National Bank. Fioy-
A certificate was issued authorizing the
citizens National Bank Of Ada, !. T., to
begin business with a capital Of $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

Each case was investigated before the
ticket was given, and no unworthy family
received one.
Each basket contained five pounds Of
meat, two loaves of bread. half peck
potatoes. two cans of corn, nuts, candies
and crackers.
An entertainment will be given this
evening for poor children at the Franklin
Avenue Hall. a programme of music
and recitations will be presented and a
gift from Christmas tree will be pre-
scented to each child attending.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

meat, 100 pounds of candy, SIS cans Of
corn and tomatoes and $50 pounds OF nuts
were among the donations.
Adjutant l. B. Smith. commander OF the
local organization Of the Volunteers. has
worked on the Christmas donation for
more than two months. and many mer-
chants and manufacturers were contribu-
tors TO the fund.
Tickets were given out and the holder
of each one was entitled to a basket
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
CHARLESS SCHOOL PATRONS
HONOR MISS C. L. BRYANT.

Principal Who Il Soon to Depart AIT
er Serving for 3S Years Remem-
bered ut Christmas Exercises.
Christmas exercises were held at all
public school yesterday morning. The
schools closed at noon and will not open
again until January 4
At the exercises at the Charless School.
which were attended by many members Of
the Charles School Patrons Association,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Rural Free DELIVERY.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Dec. A-Rura1 free-deliv-
cry service has been established, to begin
February ], as follows:
Missouri-Nettleton Caldwell County: route
No. l; length of route. . miles Population
Oklahoma-Arapaho. Custer County; routs M.
!: length OF route. ~ miles. Population
Nos and z: length Of routes. S. miles. Pop
6; length Of route; g miles Population served,
70 chapman. D nsi County. route No. &;
1854. -Oberiin, Decatur County. routes MOI
and 3; length Of routes. 81 miles. Population
served ST. SAAseoA
Tssas,Alma. Ellis County: route No. i:
81 West. McLennan County: routes Nos.
ton served $40.
Rural carriers have been appointed, as
follows:
Missouri-Briscoe. Abner wells. carrier; yirge
II Wells. substitute. Pierce City. C. 3.
lockwood. w. c. Hayes carrier: Prince Al
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25

bert Resan, substitute. yandalia. Ray NJ
nArkansas.Almyrs. =. D. vickery. carrier;
Robert Restner substitute.
Illinois. Fred e Harris. carrier;
William Manley. substitute
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Lloyd A. Tennis car
rieri Jennie Tennis. substitute. Pond Creek. J.
g. Davis and J. NJ Willis. carriers; Llsbie
Russell and A Ingham, substitutes
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Henry Hanson Captured at Moline.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Moline, H., Dec 24zHenry Hanson.
wanted since last June on the charge OF
Railway Company here, was captured to-
day by Policeman Starofsd, at Moline.
while endeavoring to escape across the
mississippi on the Ice. Hanson was held
to the Grand Jury for grand larceny. He
ts also wanted at Avoca, la, on the
cnarke OF forgery.
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WIN Nominate omcer..

A general meeting OF the Young MEMS
Hebrew. Association for the purpose of
nominating candidates for president and
the Board of Directors and the transac-
ton of other business will take place
sunday afternoon at o'clock at the asso-
cations Pine street headquarters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
A. A. Twitt Seeks Divorce.

Alfred A Twitt fled suit for divorce yes
terday against Elizabeth NJ. Twitt, charE-
Ing desertion. They were married April
q 1901. In st. Louis, and separated Mo-
vember q. 1904 S
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-25
Jener.on League Banquet.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Evansville. Ind. Dec. M.-The Jefferson
League banquet. postponed from January
z, was set to-day for January Il The
speakers win be William Jennings Bryan
and W. r. Hearst. 1t win be great af-
fair.
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theory is that the stakes Of the side of the
car were weak and gave way under the
tension when the car rounded the curve.
Mr.. Irwin Gays there is no truth in the
rurnor that train wreckers derailed the
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03

He was a waiter who a seen better
days, says the New York Commercial.
In the years gone by it was nothing
for guests to cross his palm with shin
ing halves n dollar tips, for he had
served his apprenticeship in a lobster
palace of upper Broadway, where
guests think little Of that after a GER
tain number of bottles cold ave de-
livered their contents of thrills down
warm threats.
But now he had descended by an
easy alcohol stage to a Bowery Joint"
where % tents would buy all d man
could eat, and more than some could
eat, unless they were blindfolded. The
waiter looked in the splintered pine
box for a tin knife for the next GUS
toner. There was lone there. He
stalked to the aperture that separated
the kitchen from the fly conservatory
and absent-mindedly, but with much
dignity, shouted:
''Chaf mora ci1Jor
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
MANCHURIAN QUESTION POSTPONED
Indications Show That Russia Has
Tastes.

Washington. June eft is indicated
today that the Manchurian question
may be permitted to rest temporarily
$50 far as action at this end of the line
is concerned. since Secretary Hay has
left the city for a two weeks vacation
and count Cassini. the Russian ambas-
IsadOr. has been booked to sail for Eu-
rope.
There are indications. 90. that the
RUSSIAN government has found it pos
lsible 70 shape her policy, respecting
Manchuria. so as to be more acceptable
ito the United States. Secretary Hay
land Count CaSSini, within the past
week. have conferred upon this subject,
land it is apparent that there have been
lsOme developments, which officials do
mot care to make public at this time.
IT the negotiations with China for a
commercial treaty. his government has
Ibeen insistent upon the opening of GER
ports in M~anchuria. and the new
turn appears to have been given a more
hopeful feeling in that direction.
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Builders Strike at Charleston.

Charleston. s. c. June 29.-Several
hundred workmen engaged in building
Operations went on a strike Oday as a
result of 4 disagreement between the
building trades council and employing
contractors.
Constructors a they are not serious
Ilv hurt as there j. no rush OF work on
hand. and little important building is
being done.
The matter involved Is chiefly recog-
milton of the Union. n does \ affect
wages or hours OF labor. though these
features are being introduced and will
probably figure in any negotiations for
a settlement. Some work IS being done
10y non-union employees.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
St. Peters Day in Rome.

Rome, June 29.-This being st. Peters
Day the Pope celebrated mass in the
private chapel adjoining his bed room,
in the presence of his chaplain and
members of the pontiff's family.
The temperature here is eighty-tWo
fahrenheit, but the pope does not suffer
Saying tina the warm weather suits
him.
Although the health Of the pope is
much improved the Italian government
$50 as to be prepared for an eventuality
has ordered two regiments in the prov
linces to be kept ready to come to Rome
land reinforce the garrison in the city
SO that the authorities will have a suf-
Ificient force to maintain order and in
lsure the liberty of the conceive, should
lit become necessary to hold one. If
1.-THE cardinal is after the death of PiOus
Tx desired to meet at the vatican the
government will surround the palace
with a Gordon of troops to prevent any
Iattempt against the freedom of the
lcOnclaVe and also against the removal
Iof ~valuables from the vatican during
1.-The interregnum as was customary be
fore 1870.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
Lord" harrington in a Cell.

ST. LOUIS. June 29.-Closely guarded
in a cell of the It. Louis county jail at
Clayton. eight miles west of this city.
Seymour harrington charged with the
murder of James P. Mccain. OF the
night Of June 18th spent the greater
part Of the day under close question:
ing. He maintained a comparatively
calm demeanOr and While he admitted
that the future looked dark for him he
stoutly declared his innocence of the al
legged crime.
One arrest was made today in connec-
ton with the case. Asa Mitchell.
agent Of a water company. was taken
into custody upon suspicion that he
knows something in connection with
the alleged murder. He admitted that
he was al friend Of BarringtOn'S and
that at the lltJer'S insugatiOn he wrote
q note which vas shown to Mrs. Nc
Cam for the purpose OF allaying her
fears regardign her husbands prOlOng-
ed absence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-07-03
NEW ENGLAND HONORS WESLEY.
Tributes to the Great Or
ganizer From President and Ex-
President.

Boston, Mass, June "a two days
celebration of the 2GOth anniversary of
the birth Of John Wesley by the Meth
Iodists Of the New England conference
twas begun today. In preparing for the
event the conference committee planned
ito make the meetings significant by
bringing together representatives Of the
three branches of the Methodist church
in North America. including those Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, south
land the Methodist church in Canada.
The efforts of the committee were sue
Icessful and Bishop harles H. Fowler,
Iof Buffalo. from the North, Bishop
eugene R. Hendrix, of Kansas City
from the south, and Rev. A. Carman
Canada were among the leading
speakers.
Among the tribute to Wesley read
today were the following:
President Roosevelt-"The Methodist
Church has reached It's fullest develop
in our country and it is eminent
fitting that we should celebrate WeS-
ley's birth. 1t would be difficult to
over-estimate the debt which his coun-
try owes to Methodism, especially to
those hardy pioneer preachers who ac-
the rest of the pioneer folk
in their westward march across the
Grover Cleveland-'It is exceedingly
fitting that among a Christian people
the 200th anniversary of the birth of
Wesley ould be celebrated. Such
a celebration will reach it's highest use
fulness if it effectively recalls to all
those who preach religion in this day
and generation the sublime sincerity,
the unfiagging zeal and h aggressive
advocacy which John Wesley cheerful
ly gave to the religion he preached one
hundred and fifty wears ago.
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Especial to The Messenger.)

Raleigh. \. c., June 29.-Rev. Dr.
Thomas E. Skinner, Of Raleigh, one OF
the best known Baptist ministers in he
state. is seriously sick with bronchitis
at Jackson Springs.
Grand Secretary WoodeIl a received
applications for new lodges Of Odd Eel
lows at Weaverville, huntsville and
GAINESVILLE. All office deputy United
States marshals are notified that they
are now under civil service. There are
three Of them-John Dockery. Sharp
and Mitchell.
The state board of examiners meets
here tomorrow morning. 1t has control
of all negro state normal schools. l.
l.. Sheep, NJ. c. S. Noble and c. c.
commend to the State Board of Educa-
ton what it thinks is the best step to
take regarding these schools, whether
to consolidate or not. 1t is said thar
Mr.. Noble favors consolidation.
The state board of education which
alone has power as to consolidation
meets tomorrow afternoon. 1t is con-
sidering the matter Of filling vacancies
on the county boards Of education In
appoint and where appointees failed to-
qualify. In several counties some ap-
pointees failed to qualify and the legis-
lature failed to appoint all in CabarruS
and Stokes. The state board has ap-
pointed NJ. H. H. Caldwell in abarrus
and j.. ". Pass in Stokes.
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BRIDE
Lieutenant William X. McCue Bidn
Young Bride Adieu and Says he
Will Return When Another Woman.
Appears and Charges Him With
Bigamy-Says h Was Married to,
McCue at Fort Thomas in 19OO-
Last Bride Married McCue After
Two Weeks COurtship in San
Francisco.

Chicago. June 29.-Lieutenant Will
liam X. McCue of the United States
army, has disappeared with a charge
OF bigamy hanging V his head, and
a deserted bride of two weeks mournS.
his absence and fears he has commit
ted suicide. The bride is Miss Violet
simon of San Francisco, who married
MIN after a courtship Of less than a
fortnight. h is now in this city wait
ing for money with which to return to
her fathers house. About the time the
Lieutenant was bidding his bride good
bye this morning and telling her that
he would soon return, a woman in Gin
clnnati who says she is his wife. in
formed the chief of police there that he
had contracted a bigamous marriage.
She said her wedding took place while
McCue was IN enlisted soldier stationed
at Fort Thomas.
The exposure was brought on when
Lieutenant McCue asked his new faith
er-ln-law to send cards announcing the
wedding to h woman in Cincinnati
who now claims to be his wife. She
has been living there under the name
of Ida Westcott, and had correspondent
regularly with McCue until 1900. Nc
Cue and his bride arrived here nine
days ago. Mrs. McCue aid today that
he told her they were going to Fort
Porter. n. Y, where his regiment had
been assigned to duty.
Mrs. McCue said tonight:
When my husband left this morn
ing he said he was going to get his pay
and transportation at army h~eadquar-
tiers. l waited until noon and then
went to see General Bates. My huS-
band had been there and then I feared
the worst"
The brides father is Sigmond l.,
Simon, who has been cashier and book
keeper in the sheriff'S office in a
Francisco for twenty-five years.
Mr.. Simon communicated with Chief
of Police O'Neal today through the a
Francisco chief and arrangements are
being made to send Mrs. Nc Cue back
to San Francisco tomorrow.
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Redwine Has Nerve .

Jackson. Ky, June 29.-Considerable
surprise was created today by an
nouncement from Circuit Judge Red
wine that he will not vacate the bench
during the special term of our called
for next week. The special term was
called in order that a special grand
jury might investigate the killing of
Jim Cockrell and DR.. Cox, members Of
the Cockrell raction, who We're assas-
sinated prior to the killing of Marcum.
The burning of B. ]. Owens hotel and
other cases of arson and the attempt
to bride Even TO perjure himself dur
ing the trial of Jett and White will
also be prObed at the special term.
Judge RedWine said he believed it to
be his duty and to be to the interest Of
justice that he remain on the bench
and o throw the responsibility on the
shoulders of some one else.
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LIGHTNING STRUCK TAMMANY.
Great Storm and Flood in New York
Yesterday-Water Four to Five
Feet Deep in Some Streets.

New York, June 29.-New York and
vicinity as we'll as this part Of the
country was flooded today by a down
of rain during which, in the course
a few hours, about half as much
water fell as in the prolonged wet
this month. The storm was &C
by thunder and lightning,
and several conspicuous spots were
struck by bolts. Streets in various
sections Of Greater New York were in
undated and it is expected that the
damage by water will be very great.
The flood was most serious along the
shore front, on South and West streets
in the Borough Of Manhattan and in the
Williamsburgh section of Brooklyn,
where much damage was done by floods
twelve years ago. For a good portion
of the day here. the water in some Of
the streets was four and five feet deep,
and families were held prisoners in their
homes.
Lightning struck Tammany Hall but
the damage to the building was tri-
fling.