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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
DECISIONS EXPECTED TO-DAY.
Supreme Court May Decide Faulk
ner and Lehman Cases.

The Missouri Supreme Court is expected to
hand down opinions to-day in the cases of
Harry A. Faulkner and Julius Lehman,
who were convicted on charges of perjury
by juries last summer.
Both were indicted on the charge that
they had given false testimony when ques-
toned before the Grand Jury as to their
knowledge of the Suburban Railway s75. 900
Doodle deal. Each was found guilty and
punishment fixed at two years imprison-
ment in the Penitentiary.
Upon the result of the Supreme Courts
finding Circuit Attorney Folk will decide as
to whom he will try next. II the lower
court is sustained it is quite probable that
Emil Hartmann or Louis Decker will be
placed on trial within the next few weeks
on charges of bribery in connection with
the lighting deal.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
CHICAGO'S VETERAN FIREMAN
GOES TO HIS REWARD.
Dennis j. Swenic, Former Chief of the
Department., Dies of Kid
ney Disease.

Chicago. Feb. 16-Dennis J. Swenie. Chi
cago's veteran fireman and former Chief Of
the department. died of kidney disease early
to-day at the family residence here. All the
members of the family were at the bedside
when the end came.
Mr.. Swenie came to Chicago in 149 al the
age of Is. and Immediately enlisted in the
volunteer fire department. For the first
three years he ran with the old Niagara" {"
and in October, 1873. was appointed First AS
sistant Fire Marshal under Matthias Benner.
When that veteran retired, In November
1879. Swenie was appointed Chief of the de-
partment by Mayor Harrison.
When the Chicago fire swept over the city
Swente and his company We're sent to the
west side Of the river to keep back the
flames. For forty eight hours he was with
out sleep. During the height Of the fire he
had occasion to pass his home. 1t was in
ashes and he had neither time nor means
to learn the whereabouts Of his family and
that they had escaped was not known to
him until two days later.
He is survived by a widow and six chill
Gren.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

perfectly apparent to everybody. I.
MIR. Thomas has to reckon with this
community. however. He admits in news
papers the lawlessnesS. Cf his behavior
He might even have attacked the
editor in the street. which would have been
iawless enough. But to go into a mans
house on Sunday. half ones size and as
sauit that man in vile language and with
his fist and then boast about II in the
newspapers is the account he has to settle
with the public conscience. AS to the fu-
ture. If Mr.. Thomas's sense of propriety
keeps him in the public eye hereafter he
will be subject to our criticism. in spite of
the assault. although shall keep our
word and never allude to him as Miss
GuSsie' again"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
BILL TO DETAIN INEBRIATEs.
Representative Baker Would Have
Drunknrds Put in Hospital.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Feb. 16.-Representative
Bakers BILL providing for the detention and
treatment Of dpsomaniacs and inebriates.
was ordered to engrossment in the House
this evening. 1t provides for the establish
ment of hospital as part OF the tuiton
Insane Asylum for the trea tment of those
adjudged to be addicted to the use of intox-
icants and narcotics.
Commitments to the hospital are to be OBJ
tained in the same manner as now governs
the commitment of incorrigibles to the re-
form schools. After twenty days detention
and treatment they may be paroled on Civ
narcotics in the future and report monthly.
a failure to comply will render the person
liable to arrest and return to the hospital
mitment shall be for three months and the
second not less than one year. nor exceed
ing three years. No provision is made for
are TO be paid In the same manner as ap-
plies to insane persons.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

says that the thick snow upon the roofs
was all that prevented them catching fire.
A few minutes later the west wall tot
tered and crashed into the flaming mass
beneath. This was almost Immediately fol-
lowed by dull roar and leaping flames
which announced that the north and west
walls had succumbed.
1t is regarded remarkable fortunate
that all of the walls fell inwardly. Had the
south. east or north walls fallen in the
opposite direction the adjoining buildings
could not have been saved
The burned building was at one time used
as bottling-hou About two years ago
the Green Tree Company acquired the An
thony & krluss plant. and the bottling
works were transferred. Since that time
the old building had been used as a gen.
eral storehouse.
William He'll. superintendent of the brew
cry. said last night that it was impossible
to state the exact amount of the loss. He
thought. however. that $4,000 would cover
every thing.
1t is understood that the brewery COM
pany had contemplated wrecking the old
building and erecting a modern structure.
1t was constructed entirely of wood and
proved an easy prey to the flames.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE PROCEEDINGS.


donesi
Manual Taini
h
of the total amount of
formula the
telephone and
be
al cities of Oinh tiantsor oroyer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
| WOULD PRESERVE HIERoGLYpHIcs.
Two Bills In House in Interest of
Scientific Research.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo-. Feb. 16.-Representa-
tive Hayden of Howell County has invoked
the power of the State to protect the EVIL
dences of prehistoric man in this State. He
introduced two bills in the House to-day
relating to this subject.
The first of these measures makes 1t a
misdemeanor to destroy or deface hero
glyphical photographed. or petroglyphical
records or discoveries of the ancient or
medieval races which have been or may
hereafter be found in this State. or brought
&c this State.
The other bill exempts from taxation all
lards on which are situated any prehistoric
earthworks, not held for profit. but for
use as prehistoric parks. Permission Is also
granted the owner of such parks to estab-
lish and enforce rules for the protection of
the same from relic hunting vandals.
Hayden framed the two measures along
lires suggested by Doctor E. S. Curry of
Christy, Howell Country. Doctor Curry IS
one of the best-posted authorities on this
subject in the United States. He is so years
of age and has devoted great portion of
his life to lecturing on this subject.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

% hs n Tss sae.,1
To-day. aged Il years
MRS CHARLES TRUEBLooD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ramsey Ill Feb l6.-Mrs Charles Trueblooi
| OF Carson was buried yesterday.
MRS BASIL WILLIAMS
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Ramsey. Ill. Feb 1s.-Mrs. Basil williams of
Hanson was buried yesterday.
MRS. LEE SHEPHERD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
shelbyyile. H., Feb 1s--Mrs. Lee Shepherd
died at her residence in this CITY last evening.
She caught cold and death resulted within thr-
ty-siK hours
JAMES GETTY
Baltimors Nd Feb 1saWs, ,J Getty ssed
sa and gs presdent ess Of Z the T Red on Manu-
featuring Company. died to-day.
W. II. MAGRUDER.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
well known to the travelling. public. died to-day
at his home in sprlngdale. after long illness.
MRS ELIZABETH S. COOK.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Cook, an old resident Of White County. died in
shipped to Poaey se inG for er sods
MRS MARY wITHERS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Fayette. Mo. Feb Is.-Mrs Mary wiither., a
nirht, aged IS years She was the mother Of 10. Jo
seph witherE Of Fayette and Julius wIthers of
Columbia. Her funeral will be held Tuesday
afternoon.
PAsCHAL E. SMITH
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Marshall. No, Feb. 1e.-Paschal E. Smith, 81
years of age. died at his home here to-day from
paralysis.
MRS. HARRIET CALDWELL.
REPt- BIIC SPECIAL
Havana, Ill. Feb 16.-Mrs. Harriet Caldwell
wife Of Captain w. II. Caldwell uied mere to-day
aged GO years
JOSEPH CZEVIwINSKI.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pana Ill. Feb. 1S.-Joseph Czeviwnski, aged So
wears, for eighteen years n well-known resident
OF Psna. died to-day.
MAJOR C. L. RoFF.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Gainesville. Tex, Feb. l6-Major C. L. Ror
one Of the oldest and hest t-known citizens of this
section aged S. years died at his home near this
city last night.
ED p. HALL.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Huntsville, No.. Feb. I6-Ed p. Hall, aged 81
wars. formerly prominent hardware merchant
OF this place died here to-day after illness of
J, one week His body will be buried at Roanoke.
ALBERT PFAFF.
Berlin. Feb. 16-Albert Pfan, who decorated
and furnished most of the great transatlantic
liners Of the Hamburg-American ard North Ger
Lloyd COMPANY. died yesterday. He be-
aucathed about $500. 900 10 various charities.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
COMMITTEE TO VISIT FARM,
Arkansas House Votes to Inspect Con-
vict Institution.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Little Rock. Ark, Feb. 16.-By a vote of
o. to 81 the House to-day adopted con-
current resolution authorizing the special
committee on investigation of the State
convict farm purchase to visit ard inspect
the farm and to employ clerk
Much time was spent in the Senate con-
Ssidering resolution offered by Mr.. Col
Beard to accept the offer of James Gould
of Pine Bluff to pay the State $4,000 for
its bargain in the purchase of the Cummins
iEto a contract with Mr. Gould to furnish
convict labor to work same at such figures
as are usually PAID free labor.
The resolution was finally tabled by a
vote of IS TO S. The Senate Committee on
Temperance reported Senator Huddleston's
dispensary bill unfavoraby.
The Senate passed the Hudleston bill pro-
viding for the publication of the delinquent
personal tax list. The Senate also passed
bill authorizing the Walnut Ridge School
District to borrow money to erect school
buildings
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
PROPOSES TO SUE DAN HANNA.
Representative Caldwell Still Suf-
fering From Assault.

Charleston. W. Va, Feb. 16.-General AL
fred Caldwell. father of w. G. Caldwell, a
member of the Legislature. arrived to-day
to bring suit in the Federal Court for dam
ages against John Winder and Dan Hanna
for Saturdays assault on his son.
Caldwell did not appear in the House to-
day. His friends say that his condition to-
day is not so favorable. No official action
has as yet been taken by the House.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
STATUS OF INSURANCE BILLS.
Z. w. Hooker Believes Tint They
Will Pass the Senate

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo-. Feb. 16.-E. w. Hook
er. who has been representing the Business
Mems League here since the opening of the
Assembly, explaining the fire insurance bills
which the league and the commercial clubs
of Kansas City and st. Joseph have intro
duced. will return tomorrow to ST. Louis
'My work here is about finished" Mr.
Hooker said. land I shall return to my
other work in ST. Louis. The fire insurance
bills are in good shape and in charge of
the right men in both the Senate and the
House. The. Senate will undoubtedly pass
the three bills. applying them to St. Louis
Kansas City and st. Joseph. We hope the
House will also pass the bills in the same
form.
THE Business Mems League and COM
mercial clubs have presented the matter to
the Legislature through their delegates with
speakers. and We have written and distrib-
uted much literature. We believe that the
matter should now be left to the Legisla-
ture to deal with as its members think
they should. If further explanation of the
bills Is desired We shall be very glad to fur
nish 1t to them through the merchants or
through the counsel of the league"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
GUS THOMAS CASE POSTPONED.
Editor Says Playwright Failed in
Sense of HumOr.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New Rochelle, Feb. 1G.-The case of Au-
gustus Thomas fo- assauiting Henry Sweet.
editor of the New Rochelle Pioneer, was to-
day postponed till February 25
In the Pioneer the following editor al has
appeared with reference to the assault OH
the editor by the playwright:
Last weeks issue of this paper con-
tained editorials at which Augustus Thom-
as took offense. In the first place. our edi-
torials were intended to be humorous and
were, no doubt. so understood by every
one. but Mr. Thomas, and would have con-
tinued SO to be by everybody had he been
able Intellectually to understand what was
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
POLICEMAN GATES IS DEAD
Succumbs to Pneumonia After
Only Four DAYS Illness.

Policeman Charles F. Gates of the Sixth
District died yesterday morning az his
home. No. 23eS Pope avenue. from pneu-
moria. having been i'll only four days.
Last Thursday night Patrolman Gates
caught a severe cold while on duty.
Patrolman Gates is survived by his widow
and child years old. He was appointed
to the force on August "a. 1899, and served
only in the Sixth District
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
Husband Win. Divorce Ca.e.

Leland NJ. Mothershead yesterday secured
n divorce from Margaret Baker Mothers
head. Judge John ". McElhinney in the
Clayton Circuit Court rendered the decree.
The plaintiff alleged indignities.
The court denied n decree on cross-bilI
filed by Mrs. Mothershead
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

| towns and cities are caught in the baneful
grip Of a terrible monster
Pe-ru-na for Grip.
Mrs. Theonhile schmitt. wife of the ex-
Secretary Of the German Consulate. writes
the following letter from 3411 Wabash ave-
nue. Chicago. III.
II suffered this winter with severe at
tack Of Ia c,rippe. After using three bot
ties Of Peruna ] found the grip had disap-
peared."-Nrs. T. Schmitt.
Mrs. Celeste Coveil writes from 219 N.
only those who have suffered with
Ia Grippe and been cured can appreciate
how grateful I feel that such splendid
medicine Peruna has been placed at the
door of every suffering person. Mrs. c.
CovclI.
Noted Sculptres. Cured of Grip.
! Mrs NJ c. Cooper. of the Royal Acad-
emv of Arts of London. England. now
residing in Washington. d. G.. is one Of
the greatest living sHulptors and painters
OF the world. She says:
II take pleasure in recommending Peril
fered for months. and after the uen of one
hottle Of Peruna I am entirely well"-Mrs.
" c. Conrer.
D. I. Wallace n charter member of
the International Barbprs' Union. writes
from Is Western avenue. Minneapolis.
AIinn:
e"aned to be affected badly all over
"Oro Of nv customers. who was greatlv
hc'Ded bv Perura. advised no to try II.
and I procured battle the same dav-
Now nv head Is clear, M nerves are
steady I eniov food and rest well. Peruna
has boon worth dollar a dose to me-
n L. Wailace.
Iteuterant C1aricA Hunt. of the Salt
Lake Citv Rarracke of tn" Salvation
Arrrv writes from OGDEN. Utah:
1.-TWO months ago 7 suffering with
SO severe 4 cold that I could hardly sneak
"Our Cantain advised me To trv Pe-nna
and procured bottle for me. and trlilv It
worked wonders Within two weeks / was
entirely weII'-Clarice Hunt
COngressman Whites Letter.
Tarboro, N. c.
Gennemen-I am more tnen satisfied
with Peruna ard find IL to be an excel.
lent remedy for the grip and cafarrh.
have used ii in my family and they all
Join me i'm recommending 1t as an ex.
ceHenf remedy. "-Ge0rge II. White,
6fember of Congress.
Mrs. T w. Collins. Treasurer Inde-
pendent Order of Good Templars. of Ever
ett Wash. writes:
after having a severe attack of la
grippe I continued in feeble condition
even after the doctors called me cured. Nv
blood seemed poisoned. Peruna cured me-"
Mrs. T. w. Collins.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna.
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving a
full statement OF your case. and he VIII
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus. Ohio.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

GENEVA. N. Y.-Doctor William r.
Brooks. director OF Smith Observatory and
professor of astronomy in Hobart College
has received the comet medal of the Astro-
nomical Society of the Pacific for the dis
oovery of his twenty-third comet. This is
the seventh medal awarded to Doctor
Brooks for his discoveries.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
COMMITTEE ON FREE TEXT BOOKS
ALLOWED MORE TIME TO REPORT

Resolution Calling for the Ruby Bill and
Vigorous Debate Is Referred Back
to the Committee on nCOnsi Observation-Disclosures
Establish Free Schools of Agricul
ture and Domestic Ec onomy Each County.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
WEDDINGS.
&ifsGS
JACESON-FOLSOM


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
st. Charles. Mo. Feb. 16.-Mr. Albert L. jack
son and Miss Msudc Folsom, both of St Louis.
were married the Fifth Street Methodist
Church parsonage this afternoon.
REDDAN-COLLIER
Carbondae. H.. Feb. 1s.-Mr. William Reddan
aged 80 years. married in this city last
night by Judge ]. II. B. Renfro to Miss Sadie G.
Collier. aged la years.
ROCKER MICKEY.
!, Pana, ILL.,; Feb. 1s.-Miss Elizabeth Mickey of
this city and Mr.: Charles Rocker of Ocnee were
married to-day. "a
Judge T. E. Ames Nominated.
Pana. Ill. Feb. 16.-Ju6Gc T. E. Ames has
been nominated by the Democrats of Shelby
County for Circuit Judge OF this judicial dis
trtct. The fight of the hottest bat
tics ever waged in Shelby County. Amess ma
tority wes 40. The judicial Convention VIII
be held in Pana. March !. and there are five
candidates with three TO elect
CLANCEY-pANKEY.
Harrisburg. H.. Feb. 1G.-Theodore Clancy
and Mrs. Fredon!a Pankey were married here
this morning. Mrs. Pankev is the widow of the
late W. H. Pankey wealthy stockman and
ex-ofiicer of Saline County.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
ies NOmfnated.
Mardi Gras.

New Orleans and eturn..................s2O so 90
mobile and return n........................ 16. .So
Pensacola and return. ............... 1856
Via Louisville and Nashville Railroad and
the famous Gulf Coast resorts. Stop-overs
allowed in both directions. Two trains
daily. Sleeping and dining and reclining
chair cars.
Particulars at ticket office. 2cS North
Broadway, st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

grip got you? Grip is we'll named The
original French term. la grippe, has been
shortened by the busy American to read
word has been coined that exactly de-
scribes the case. AS If some hideous giant
with awful GRIP had clutched us in its
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

Washington. Feb. 16.-Confirmations by
the Senate:
James Mclaughlin. North Dakota. to be In
dian Inspector: H. F; Wadsworth. agent for
omlng: William E. Stanley. Kansas. commits
sioner to negotiate with the Indians of the
Cherokee. Choctaw, Chickasaw. Muscogee and
Seminole nations
Postmasters. CaIifornia-T W. Leydecker AL
ameda: A. Fradford Hayward's: T. F. Knox.
Liverroore: w. L. Williams. MADEIRA: c. Har-
ris. Merced: F. NJ. Kelly. Needles.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Is
Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly test-d for
80 years. Composed Of Pure Botanic Ingredents-
Strengt hens weak kidneys and weak stomachs,
cures dyspepsia Complete directions go with
each bottle
Sold In st. Louis by Linden DFue
Store, 9th and Waahington ave. Can
Or write. Blood Balm sent bx exRIesss
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
OLD NEWSPAPER MAN DIES.
Edward Perkins Clark Passes Away
at BROOKLYN.

New York, Feb. 16.-Edward Perkins
Clark, eighteen years a member Of the ed
,toria1 staff of the Evening Post, died at
his home In Brooklyn to-day.
He was born at Huntington, Mass, in
1s4I. His first newspaper work was done in
the Office of the Springfield Republican. He
was a close student of political history and
had a minute acquaintance with the poll
tics of the day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
DEATH OF r. L. WALKER.
Prominent Kansas Politician Sue
cumbs to Brain Fever.

Topeka, Kas., Feb. 16-R. L. Walker. a
prominent Kansas politician end United
States Marshal under President Harrison
DIED here to-day of brain fever after a long
illness.
Mr.. Walkers home was in Kansas City.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
BilIs Pass the Houae,
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, NO.. Feb. 16-The fellow
ing bills passed the House this evening:
Weaver Of Jefferson: Appropriatng 1915 900 for
the assessment and collection of the revenue for
1904
Hains of Saline: Relating to the manufacture
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17

sale Of fertilizers. ANY fertilizer :he selling
price OF which exceeds S. a ton must be regis
tered with the Agricultural Experiment Station
at Columbia. each package must be stamped
or affixed. in a conspicuous place the name
brand trade mark: the and address OF
the manufacturers. and the guaranteed chemical
composition of the fertilizer Labels and tags for
shpping are to be furnished by the director CT
the experimental station showing that the fertii-
ger has been registered. for which the manu-,
facturer must ray y cent for bags weighing fJ)
pounds or less and ; cents for heavier packages
a penalty Of 500 for the first offense ana 900
fer the subsequent offenses is attached
Gibson OF trariton: Euabiinr township Coz,
lectors TO settle with CounCy Courts March :.
in place of May /.
Crisp of jackson: Relating TO the building
OF bridges and hospitals In counties with pop
ulation Of 10000: also. 10 protect trade and
commerce from unlawful restraints and prohibit
the giving and receiving of rebates in
portation.
Amorg the measures introduced in the House
We're the following:
Golden of Nodaway: Changing the time for
making assessments from June 81 20 April CO.
and requiring the same to be completed by June
3d.
Hayes of Putnam: ConFtitutional amendment
empowering women to vote at all elections.
Qualifications are the same those now required
OF male voters.
Golden OF Nodaway: Requiring railroad stock
trains travel at least 100 miles day. and
imposing penalty of 81 car for every twelve
hours needless DELAY
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
Bills Passed by Senate.

REPC BIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 16.-A short ses-
sion of the Senate was held this afternoon.
bill releasing the Labor Commissioner
from inspecting mines and making his term
four years instead Of two: by Collins
amending the firemens benefit law; one by
Dickinson, permitting cities of the fourth
class to regulate the price of gas and
water; by Buchanan to change the name
Of the Boonville Reform School for Boys
10 the State Manual Training School, and
several others, providing that Appellate
Courts shall advance cases in which the
public is interested We're passed.
Senator Young. introduced three bills pro-
viding for reduction in the price of print
ing ballots. for the further protection of il
literate voters by extending the distance of
the railing in polling places from five feet
to ten feet and another removing the ex-
emption privileges enjoyed by owners of
sheep-killing dogs
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
Caught BY TIT GRIP.
RELEASED BY PE-RUsNA9
Congressman George II. Whites Case.
a Noted Scu!ptress Cured.
Pc-ru-na for Grip.

fatal CLASP. Men. women. children, whole
towns and cities are caught in the banefui
grip of d terrible monster.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-02-17
PENNOCK PUSEY.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 16.-Pennock P,isey,
historian Of the Delaware Historical Society and
member of an old Delaware family died here
to-day. aged q years.