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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Salary

The House Committee has
fnrm..',y reported on bill offered
in the House of Delegates to raise
the salary of the At'orney.Gen'
eral FROM ~, 500 to $4,000, to take
effect at the end of the present
term,
Attorney-General w. A, Ander-
son sent letter 70 the committee
asking that it be amended so as to
take effect at the time mentioned,
he being of opinion that there was
some constitutional question in
volved in the immediate increas-
ing of the salary of the office.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
NJ ARCH s.
VIA ATLANTIC COAST LINE.

Tickets including, in addition 80
round trip railroad 'age, s',eprng ear
accommodates dnd meals enroute
Washington to Jacksonville. but not
for the return. Returning, tickets
will he good on any regular train
until May 81, 1904.
For detailed information call upon
Baltimore Il Ohio Ticket Agents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
Thf GazRttr
LEXINGTON, VA, DEC 16, 1908.
New Advertisements.
McCrum's-holiday locals.

McCrum's-holiday locals.
j. w. Kelly -postponement of trus-
tees sale.
Irwin & Go. Christmas goods in
great variety.
r. s. Anderson-hOliday goods in
china, cut glass, brass and silverware.
Lyons Clothing Co.-holiday pres
ents and handmade suits and over
coats.
G. A. Lacy & Son-Christmas novel
ties, clothing and yellow trading
stamps.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders
for Children

for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
In the Children's Home in New York,
Cure Feverishness, Bad Stomach, eelh-
ing Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and DESTROY Worms. Over 30
0J0 testimonials. They never fai. AT
all druggists, CSC. Sample free. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, N. Y.
1T KREPs THE FEET WARM AND DRY
Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, pow
der. 1t cures ChilbIslns, Swollen, sweat
Ing, Sore, Aching, Damp feet. AT al!
druggists and shoe stores, 25c.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

At Wathiagten and Lee annd win be
E6nElUded On the i22na About ten
dAyb win be given fos tbs christmas
Koiidays. Work will be resumed on
january 4th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

SO many beautiful and useful
things, made from "French Stag
Horn, 1.-THE new ware, at MCCRUM's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

To Cure a Coia IN One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets, All druggists refund the money
II it FAILS to cure. Is. W. Growers
EghatGfe is on Zach box 25n.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
Personal

| tcrSonai
Mr.. e.. ID. Letcher ATTENDED
United States Court in Harrison
burg last week.
Rev. f. G. Root, who has beef
preaching in Highland county, il
in Lexington visiting friends.
Mr.. George +. Ross left Sunday
for Thurmond, w. Va, to accept
a position with the Big Bend Goa
Company.
Mr.. 0. Il. Jones, well known
student at Washington and Lee,
has returned to his home in Jack
sonville, Fla.
Mr.. w. r. Newman died in
Staunton last Wednesday night.
He formerly lived in Lexington and
was aged 73 years.
DR.. W. S. Currell occupied the
pulpit of the First Presbyterian
church of Lynchburg, Sunday
morning and evening.
Miss Annie Markli, who is liv-
ing in Baltimore, is in Lexington
to spend the holidays with her
father, Mr.. +. A. Markli.
Mr.. A. p. Staples of Roanoke,
recently elected professor of law
at Washington and Lee, spent
several days in Lexington last
week.
Mr. w. l.. Morris, who has been
engaged in railroad work at Falls
Mills, w. Va, has returned to
Lexington, and will spend several
months with his family here.
Mr.. S. w. Tardy has been APP
pointed postmaster at Buena Vista,
to succeed Mr.. j. w. Waddy.
Mr.. Tardy is a native of Rock
bridge and has been assistant post
master at Buena Vista for some
years.
Buchanan Banner Mr.. H. Nj.
Swartz has purchased from Mr.. c.
+. Smith his one-third interest in
the Buchanan Roller Mills. This
is valuable property and Mr..
Swartz is an excellent miller. He
will continue to devote his whole
time to the business.
Sundays Staunton News: Miss
Julia Wilson of Rockbridge, JIG the
,uest of Mrs. Frank r. Bear of
his city.-Judge S. H. Letcher
adjourned the circuit court yester-
day, to convene again Thursday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock, and re-
turned to his home in LeXins ton.
Mr.. c. F. Didawick had as his
guests this week his brother, Mr..
X. Frank Didawick, Of Malto, ILL.,,
who was enroute to his old home
in Shenandoah county, and Mr..
Joseph c. Hutchinson, former
we'll known railway postal clerk,
who was recently elected treasurer
of Shenandoah county.
Mr.. Hugh A. White of Buena
Vista, last week finished his course
of lectures which he began in the
fall before tie w classes at Wash
ington and Lee University. AS a
token of their appreciation the
senior class presented him with n
meerschaum pipe and bag
Of tobacco, the presentation speech |
being made by Mr.. c. S. McNulty.
Mr.. White will resume his regular
at BHena Vista.
Decentralization DAttIn |
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
POSTPONED

The sale advertised above was post
poned by agreement to take place on the
same ter,ps and at the same place on
saturday, the end day Of January, 1904.
J. W. KELLY, Trustee.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
App,heT Big FpFket

ar. Nv. ford q upper Kerr,s
Crfek Slaughtered a. hog lasr week
that weighed $50 pounds. The ami
NAL was of Chester stock.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

NEGLECTED colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup
helps men and women to happy, Wig
orous old age.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Big loss in millinery. We are
closing out our entire stock Of
millinery. WEINBERG's,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Don't miss seeingthe ntwnovel.y
paper weight thermometers, cheap
and nice for small presonts,at
MQCRUM's.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Our eptl,e stock Of millinery at
cost aud less. WEINBERG ;.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Bodily pain loses Its terror il you've q
bottle OF Df. Thomas Electric Oil in the
house. Instant relief In cases OF burns,
cuts, sprains. accidentsOf any sort.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
; Special Tours to Florida
BALTInORE & OHIO RAILROAD
va WASHINGTON at
VERY LOW RATES,
JANUARY 20,
VIA sEABOARD AIR LINE.

VIA SFA BUAItH MIC HMM,
Tickets including, IN addition to
round trip railroad fare, sleeping car
accommodations and meals enroute
Washington to Jacksonville and re
turn. Returning, leave Jacksonville
February 10.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
Stops the Cough, Works Oft the Cold

Highest each price for eggs and
chickens. WADE MASTERS I...S q Go.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Shapes from 25c. up. Big bar
gains in millinery. WENBERG's,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Laxative Bromo Vuinlne Tablets
cure q cold in one day. No Cure, No
Raw. Price, 90 cents.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
FEBRUARY o.
VIA anlrTuHRN pAIIWAN

VIZ SUUTHEHN NAItWhf'
Tickets inq|uatgs, IN addition mo. j.. to ?,
round trip railroad fare, sleeping ear
Accommodations and meals enroute
Washington TO Jacksonville. Return
ing. leave Jacksonville February q.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16

Highest cash price fpr egg sand
chickens. WADE MASTERS d. Co.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-12-16
Honor Roll at Public Schools

heIortS mffS gwen out NJ the
Lexington Public Schools on Tues
day for the five weeks ending
Decem Der 18th, and the following
pupils names were placed on the
roll of homer, their names coming
in the order Of their stand, Those
receiving the same grade are
marked with q star,
The schools will close Saturday
for the holidays and vacation of
two weeks will be given. Work
will be resumed on Tuesday, JAN
uary 9th, 1904.
GRADE VII-Sarah Currell
Henry WEIGH, *Frances Howe, *Eth-
al Young.
GRADE VI-Mabel Davidson,
Robert Moore, James Nicol, Marga-
ret White.
GRADE V-Herman Davidson,
Mary Nicol, Katie Spencer, Agnes
Irwin, Gertrude Tolley, William
Mccoy, Mary Glasgow.
GRADE IY-1ohh Graham, her,
tina Crawford, Edith Light, Thomas
White, Laura Pendleton, Joseph
Paxton, Edward Shumaker.
GRADE III-Mary Currell, Mary
Hamilton, Beatrice Miley.
GRADE II-Beulah Hutton,
Nancy Pendleton, Nancy Welsh,
Lilly Currell, Emily Snider.
GRADE I-Sidney Leech, Robert
Jarrett, +Lillian Day, +Hattie
Smith, Helen Campbell, Myrtle
Rhea, t.Leslia Parker,
Christmas Entertainments
The Sunday schools of Le1ing-
ton are making preparations for
their Christmas entertainments
and treats, which will be held dur-
ing the holidays.
r, j. lee Memorial Episcopal
Sunday SCHOOL will hold their en-
tertainment on Christmas Eve,an
will consist Of q Christmas tree
and special music. The exercises
will begin about s O'Clock,
Trinity Methodist Sunday school
isgettingupan interestingprogram,
which will be rendered on Mon
day evening, December 28th, be-
ginning at 8 O'Clock.
The PresbYteF,aA SUNDAY school
will hold their Entertainment
Tuesday afternoon, December DOT /,
beginning at D O'Clock. An at
tractiye service Is in prepare
ton.
The House Mountain Sunday
school will be given II treat on pext
Wednesday, Aecemter 9ard at
about mann: Persons WIN desire
to mike contributions 10 this en-
tertainment are requested To leave
the same by next Monday at the
store of Irwin h Co. or at the resi-
dence of Mrs ". y. WsAdell,
The Rsptlet sunday school and
Beeebehttddk Sunday school have
not yet decided on the time Of
holding their treats though both
schools will have entertainments
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
CHILD DISBURSEMENT
CAUSES SEPARATION
Father Whipped Little One for
Reaching for Food and
Mother Objected-Di-
vOrces Granted.

Emma G. Easton. who obtained di-
'oTce yesterday in Judge Hough's division
OF the Circuit Court, said her husband, AL
bert, left her in August. 1902. following
trouble caused by his whipping their ?
year-od child.
Inc little one. at supper, reached across
the table for some food, and Easton sub
jected the child to severe chastiscment.
Mrs Easton said She objected and
quarrel followed. 1t ended by his leaving
the house and not living with her again.
she alleged.
sne said her husband earns $50 to s2o
week. Judge Iiough ordered that he pay
her y" a month. The couple were marriea
at Warthena, Kas.. February .. 1891 Ihe
custody of the child was awarded to her.
Sarah Il. Null told Judge Housh that
her husband. Charles. repulsed her when
she displayed her affection for him: When
she would try 10 caress and KISS MN ne
Mould fish her away. SAYING ne ga ny
tanned q divorce.
Minnie Williams cried after leaving the
witness stand. She said her husband,
one occasion he slapped her face and II
became swollen. and she returned TO ner
mother She was married December ~
1899. and separated frcm her husband In
'''-. biNuift was oiS~e -
and her maiden name. Jones. was re-
stored
Judge Hough granted divorce to Net
tie .itchiSon from Samuel G.. Atchison ana
awarded To her the custody of their child
and $50 Il month alimory: TO Lucy Arnold
from Asa III. Arnold. and custody OF child;
son: to Mary l.. Christianson from c.
ChristianSon: to Della WIGS from Joseph
Wies. and to Louisa Abbey from John ABB
hey.
JuJro Li,o,1,, .,r.,.o3 :, .l;yorco IN
James Stephenson from Fannie Stephen
son; to Amanda Sipes from William $.
Sipes: to Amanda Schultz from Louis j.
Schultz: to Cora y. Meffert from Clarence
II. Meffert. and to Nellie McAdams from
Felix McAdsms
Judge Wood ordered Hyacinth Liverani
ing the trial Of her suit for divorce. and
$50 month for her attorneys fees.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
YATES VISITS EAST ST LOUIS.
Discusses Outlook In Next Cnmpaig
With g Glai. Isx>llxloiau.

Discusses Outlook In Next Campaign
With st. Clair Politicians.
Governor Richard Yates OF Illinois spent
yesterday in East st. Louis. where he
held public reception at tho Royal Hotel
and talked with his East Side friends re-
garling his chances for the denomination
for Governor.
Governor Yates came to East st. Louis
in his private car "Hiaya" and was ac-
companied by delegation of prominent
Republicans from various points In the
State
They were met at the Relay Station by
Judge Joseph Il. Messck. Thomas L. Fee
kete, John ID. Edminston and other East
Side Republicans. who escorted the Gov
ernor to the hotel. The reception was
held In the parlors and no speeches were
made.
AT dinner, Mayor Silas Cook of East st
Louis. was given the place Of honor at
the table with Governor Yates. In the
afternoon, delegations OF Republicans from
Belleville, among whom where NJ. l..
Munie and Sheriff Thompson and delega-
tiOns from other towns In st. Clair County
paid their respects to the States chief ex-
ecutive.
Governor Yates expressed himself as
greatly pleased with his reception in East
st. Louis, when he departed last evening
for Jerseyville, where he spoke last night.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
WOMAN DIED FROM
GUN SHOT WOUND.
Father Of Amelia Zikre, Startled
by Report, Finds Weapon
by Her Side.

Miss Amelia zikre. 26 years old, of No.
424 Weber avenue, Belleville. was found
in her room at 10 o'clock last night. suf-
fering from a shotgun wound. She was
taken to St Elizabeth's Hospital and died
at Las o'clock.
Anton Zikre. her father, who Is dairy
man. was sitting in room downstairs.
when the report Of a gun startled him
With the other members Of the family he
ran to the room, and found his daughter
lying on the floor with gunshot wound
In her abdomen.
Zikre's shotgun. which had been hanging
on the wall in a downstairs room. was
found by her side. Miss Zikre was in her
night dress and was about to retire.
Zikre states that his daughter had been
despondent for several months and was
sick for the last week. The reason for her
dependency he is unable to assign.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


Safe robbers secure 500 in cash from G
{. Lange.
The ST. Louis County Liquor Dealers
Protective Association. alarmed by the
temperance wave. will meet Monday 10
take steps to oppose the crusade.
Arrangements under way assure ample
bus service next year. r ~. -..s,
Grand Jury will investigate reports OF
gambling in ST. Louis.
Pure artesian water. iced will he sold
Tor penny-in-the-slot machines Mt the
Worlds Fair. the water being piped from
De Soto.
Waiter Heating Bannerman, was chosen
ly Artist Russell as one cf she most in
tercstins children in the rnityi States.
y branch Of the Actors Church Alliance
Of America is to he organized in ST. Louis.
Three miners have a narrow escape
from death in n ccal mine near Belleviile.
James l. Blair and his wife went to
Floriis.
Emma G. Easton secured Il divorce from
her husband after he had chastised their
table for food
In the East ST. Louis City Court It was
decided that the Suburban Electric Line
holds railway franchise and trains must
stop at trolley crossings. The Suburban
won the Roy damage suit
John Mason, who says he IS from At
lantic City and when arrested had ssl2.,5.
scattered money among cahInen. bartend-
ers and newsboys and paid 500 for lods-
fnfr
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
WISH TO SEE MR.. AK1xs.
Republican City Central Committe
neCidea tn Make n aT0uch

Republican City Central Committee
Decides to Make . Touch"
Six months before the next campaign
will begin the Republican City Central
Committee Is having an outbreak of its
old trouble. 1t wants money. Gold, silver
or greenbacks will do. Anything to supply
the wherewithal.
AT the last meeting Of the committee,
which was held Thursday night. the FL
money. Permanent headquarters have
been secured in the Holland building and
paid. w
The situation created much discussion
business men wont put up. Prospectiye
canoidateS are laying low and cannot be
identified. The committeeman themselves
H the NOT podd prop9se to make any sacrifices for
holders have had their share OF public
ena1niuments-and an generally spent them.
.ha AN % OF these things were pointed out at
mer member OF the House of Deiepafes
mat passed the Central Traction bill He
had an idea. ''A AAS
got avsSs Sp. sa,s sbS that the boys that
,plained "Akins has sc6oned nom ~, =. ne NE eH X.
taking the .subtreasuryship. LET'S I IN meet ey
MIN MIN when tSa lo ne comes back and make him
thing; He's from the h Country tp 9s and bss bsS0a
job that ought to go to the city :"
..,Eh, no =. motion n, was put, but the chorus Of
sinta at Sba5rn,n r,En1 which fioated up. sealed
nave soiicitous reception when he re-
turns. So far. Mr.. Akins has not served
h9.ee fram ,shinI1o q .ha time when he will come back
through to his home in Humansyilie-but
probably won't succeed. not II the FINANCE
Committee knows itself
centiep fhas thas upon the sort Of re-
Chairman. the COMMITTEES adjourned.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
DYING MOTHERS
WISH GRATIFIED.
Myra Campbell Hastens Marriage
to Alexander Groom When
Sick Parents Make Re-
quest.

To crafty the wish of her dying mother,
Miss Alyra Campbell of Belleville was
married yesterday to Alexander Groom.
Mrs Campbell is seriously Ill and ex-
pressed a desire to see her daughter mar
ried before her death.
Miss Campbell was teacher in the
Baptist Mission Sunday School at Belle
vile. where she met Groom. who was also
a teacher. After an acquaintance of sew
eral months the couple became engaged
and were to have been married on Christ
mas Eve.
Two weeks ago Mrs Campbell was
stricken with paralysis at her home. No.
2lC5 West Main street. Yesterday. when
her physician informed her that she could
not recover she requested that her daugh-
ter be married at once
license was secured and the couple
We're united at the home of Elijah Rich
ards. can Incle of Miss Campbell. The
ceremony was performed by the Reverend
u. J. Brownson. pastor Of the First Bap-
fist Church
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
INDIANA'S SONS
ENJOY BANQUET.
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert At
tends Fifth Annual Gather
ing, but No Novelists
Are Present.

The fifth annual banquet of the Indiana
Society at the Planters Hotel last night
was attended by more than one hundred
sons of the Huosier State.
Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gil
hert came from Tere Haute, hut not a
single historical novelist was present 1t
was explained that the historical novel
houses are flooded with orders at pres
cnt. and that ii was impossible fo- any
his desk.
Preceding the banquet the following Of
hceis Wefe elected for the year: J. NJ. Al
president: l.. u. Drake. second vice presi-
dent: I. i. Meyers, third vice president;
=. IL. Sa.ee; ~, treasurer; Myron NJ. Medsksr;
secretary. The last two officers have ne!u
Once sifice the society was organized.
me retiring president, Jesse -. Mclpon-
;id. was absent, rs was the incoming
pTrsiaent. 1.s . and Joseph Flory- presided
Newton w. Gilbert. responded 10 the
toast. '''rhe Hoosier Lawyer General
Leo kasS'eur, former Commander-in- Thief
THE Hcosier Soldier; Doctor c. c. Nor
rls 10 the toast. THE Eoosier Doctor.
ahd Don {. Summers to The toast, ''rhe
lioosier Schoolmaster.'
Among the other speakers was Joseph
fiory. who told of the woes of the Hoosier
politician in n foreign State.
Ine programme bore the seal of the
State of Indiana and quotations from In
diana authors. New members enrolled put
the society In Il more flourishing condition
than ever.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs, f. Allen. Mr and MrS. John NJ.
Allen. T. r. Boyd Mr.. and Mrs W. a.
Cochran. L. d. Drake. Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Flory. Noah NJ. Givan, Newton w
Gilbert. Joseph l.. Griswold. Mrs. J. w.
Hail; Mr.. ana Mrs, +: H, ingalls,, George
W. Julow. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris g. Leon
ard. Jesse y. Mcdonald. Mss Imogene
Medsker, Myron NJ. Medsker. Doctor and
Mrs. c. C. Morris. Mr.. and Mrs. ". A.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Nay. Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo Rassieur. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
NJ. Reeves. Miss Laura Reeves. Miss May
Ruestng. Ny. and Mrs. Gilbert II. Sallee,
Miss Anna Sallee, Don C summers. How
ard Sidener. Z. a. Thompson. Mr.. and
Mrs. - WOrley. Ernest Il. Wood.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
INJURED At RIDDIcK SCHOOL
Harry Werner's Skull Fractured
in Fall From Baluster.

In fall from the baluster Of the Riddick
School yesterday afternoon. Harry wer-
ner, 10 years old, suffered a fracture of
the skull and a broken arm. His injuries
are pronounced serious.
With several other lads, Werner was at
tempting to slide downstairs by sitting on
the baluster. When half way down he lost
his balance and fell to the brick pave
ment. altghting on his shoulders and
head.
Companions carried Werner into the
school. and summoned Doctor Grant. ATT
er receiving temporary treatment. Werner
was removed to his home. No. 4O7l Page
avenue.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
Missouri Supreme Court.

hEPI ELIC SPECIAL
Jenerson City. No.. Dec. 1L-Dfvision
No. OF the Supreme Court met to-day
and passed upon the following motions:
ruled.
Trowner va Hamilton: motion for rehearins
granted and cause transferred to court in
banc
Evans vs.. Wabash Railroad Company: motion
for rehearing overriled.
Baker vs. McDaniels: motion for rehearing
overruled.
as per person denied
State ex rel. See vs.. Allen: transferred 70
court in banc.
Ordered by the court that the January
call of civil cases I'M Division No. 2 will
be discontinued until the further order OF
the court.
Division No. adjourned to December q.
to which date court in banc adjourned
yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
SANTA FE AGENTS VISIT FAIR.
ROnd VIII Send Many of Its Officials

In order that its representatives may
be conversant with the wonders of the
Fair the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe
has instructed its agents at points in
California and Colorado to make trip
to st. Louis and post themselves that they
may be able to answer intelligently all
questions in regard to hotel Facilities and
the facilities for reaching the grounds.
About fifteen officials of the Santa Fe
whom We're: ]. W. Walker, San Francisco;
u. w. McGee, T. W. Pate, T. W. Moses,
Los Angeles; +. Il. Stuart. San Diego:
7. a. Jones. Fresno; H. r. Sterne, San
Jose; ]. P. Hall, Denver.
1t is the intention OF the Santa Fe that
all Of the agents shall visit the Fair.
The delegation yesterday expressed them
selves as impressed with the magnitude
and beauty of the enterprise, and also
stated that great interest was being mani
rested in 1t throughout their respective
territories.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
TWO PATRoLMEN DISMISSED
Charges of Intoxication Made
Against Casey and Noonan.

Two patroimen were dismissed from the
force by the Board of Police Commission
ers yesterday. theoffense in each case
being intoxication.
Probationary Patrolman Joseph Casey
of the Ninth District. who created dis
turbance in the neighborhood of Spring
and Easton avenues last Sunday. was the
first to suffer discharge
Probationary Patrolman Patrick Noonan
of the Tenth District vas found guilty Oh
charges preferred by three citizens whom
he had attacked, it is ALE ged, TWO weeks
ago. Both Casey and Noonan were ap-
pointed to the force last August when the
reorganization was erected in the de-
Dartfnent
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-12
Railway Notes, and Changes.

s.. T. Fulton. assistant to Vice President
winchell of the Rock Island system. was in the
city yesterday.
At n meeting of the local passenger agents
yesterday plans for tho passenger facilities at
the Fair were discussed.
S. Gardner Yerkes has been appointed
Northern. with headquarters mt Seattle.
The Panama Railroad Company has de-
clared a 1 per cent dividend. payable January
]. The last dividend was : per cent, paid last
October. .-
Tho division freight agents Of the territory
east of the Mississippi River have agreed on q
basis for steel rates that VIII place Buffalo
upon an equality with those OF all other steel
producing centers.
subscriptions = will be opened in Paris
France, for the construction of a railroad be-
tween Chenge-Ting-Fu and Taf-Yuan-Fu,
China. to cost $50. O00.0O0