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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-06
TESTIMONY OFFERED
IN BUTLER'S BEHALF
Twelfth Congressional District
Election Contest.c Begins
Taking Of Dispositions.
JUSTICE CARROLL PREsIDES.
Witnesses Are Republicans, Who
Were Subpocnacd but Not En-
amincd hy tnntest#nt-Tilt
EctWgrn Counsel.

James ! Butler cart.sice in tho Twelfth
Congressional District ,l,rtio, contest ,.s-
'''''"' '''' - -
t"rdaE b"EaA IN" TAXING 81 dep"StpnS IN
his own hchaf- Direct testimony tor con-
,estant W,goner was corrir,i.d :atrrIa,
,., .':-;. .
me "'FoSl'I"hS d'' "'iiIT t@seh t'i"'e
Justice of the Pea" Robert J. Carroll in the
.r,m,le building. Thirtv-ninc witnesses were
-.
suhpoenaed for Yesterdays session, and
eighteen were examined. Attorney Walsh.
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ings. and he served notice that IT thes"
tactics were continued tho cnutrstce would
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for Wagner laughed ana SAID they "ou'G
stay with him.
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were i''puo.icd'IS' SUM vi "H'i'i Ia
summoned by the contestant. but mad not
been examined. The efforts OF Buffers at
torneys were directed to bringing out evi-
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alisatiSiact;on many f'"puhii''t ans Notto i"l
Tutvt; ana ihat thr s ifsi.tra,,Gm II" ,,"r
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SAW So IIiRE,,;T-I ARTTTE.S
Dortnr r. II Rarnss t.s.itiaJ maj h., was
= RenubIican i,1rge in WarJ ~ nrecinct i.
AMI The only irrectIIari,v h. noticed was
tbc .tt.mnt of two men to VOC more than
orr,
ruward Tho-ne n travelling stIsSulan. tes-
;it.rl that he saw no i-regularitv in the
elect on M the no ling MA . al No 40 Chan
ming ayenuc Nl rrorue ifd he sells
hnrs, shoe nails and had voted for Butler
hIii had never sold him any nails
Sat Sebastian ;.aIoonfecrer IT No 800
Pine street. testified that he was a Re
ticket. but voted lat election for Butler
Trrer other members of his Household ais,
had He said the factional fisht among
R,rubIicans on IN, Corrr, ssioraI nnrlina,
ton had caused diss,fTcction Cross-cx-
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Chicago Manufacturers Claim to
Have Obtained Absolute
Proof of Combine.
WILL BRING PROSECUTIONS,
Contracts. 1t Is Charged. Were
Abrogatcd and Fuel Held Back
in Order to Force Prices
Upward.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago. H.. Jan. 5.-Absolute proof OF n
conspiracy on the part Of the coal opera
tors is said to re in the hands of the Illi-
nois Manufactures Association.
After enduring weeks of injury and finan-
cial loss due to the abrogation of coal con-
tracts the $50 manufacturers constituting
the association have exchanged confidence.
with the result that startling, evidence has
come to light.
This cooperation has resulted in a syste-
matte effort to gather proof. The culmina-
ton of these efforts was directors meet
ing held this afternoon on n special call
The coal situation was the order of busi-
ness.
Attorney Levy Mayer was present at the
manufacturers meeting today to advise
the directors and to submit leSa! opinion
as to the value of the evidence culpa biiity
of the coal operators and the proper course
to pursue. While the association was held
in secret behind closed doors. II Is generally
conceded that criminal proceedings will be
instituted. This will involve complaints to
be considered by the Grand Jury. the Fed
eral jury. or both.
The evidence gathered tends to show that
the coal tobbers. who are said to be the
operators doing business under different
names. began work last October TO take ad-
vantage of the situation produced by the
anthracite strike.
Secret meetings were held. It was charged
Agreements were reached to curtail the sup
ply OF sort coal and to abrogate executing
contracts. forcing the price skyward. In
addition, 1t IL asserted, price bulletins were
issued from time to time. regulating, the
increase for bringing on a condition where
in the smaller dealers were helpless to do
other than trail along with the procession
at the mercy of the operators.
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was Republican clerk in the polls at that
number. Everything was quiet and legal
there On cross-examination. he said some
of the election officials lived at his house.
He identified several names registered
from his house as having lived there in Oc-
tober and November. Some had since
moved As to other names registered from
there he was not certain whether they lived
wife attended to the business of renting
the rooms. The judges al that polling place
refused to allow the Republican challenger
who presented himself to serve.
William Ehrhardt of No. 1926 Clark ave-
nue.. Republican clerk in Precinct :. Ward
Fourteen said the election was fair and
orderly at his polling place. On cross-ex-
animation he said he had been suhpoenaed
two weeks ago to testify for Wagner. but.
although he was in attendance three days
and showed his subpoena. he had not been
examined. He had canvassed the precinct.
verified other lists. and believed the regis
tration in that precinct was honest.
AT the conclusion of this testimony the
proceedings were adjourned until this morn
ing.
Fifteen days arc allowed Butler in which
to take dispositions. At the end of that
period five days will he allowed the contest
ant for rebuttal. The result with briefs
will he submitted to the Congressional
Committee on Elections.
Buffers attorneys have not decided def
nitely whether to have the ballot boxes
opened. but II is probable that this will be
done.
Butler departed last night for New York,
to be gone several days.
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NUGENT'S WHITE GOODS SALE.
Elaborate Display of Muslin Attracts
Antc-SprInE shopper.

The simple statement that all the GUS
toners who iockcd into the muslin under
wear department of Nugents yesterday
were waited upon 10 eulOgistic OF the eff
forts of the clerks in that department, for
never before in the history of the big
Broadway store was there such crowd
present as that which attended the first
day OF the semiannual clearing sale now
going on.
1t is true that an additional force of sales
ladies was especially employed for the an
ticipated rush that this sale would bring.
but even at that. great credit 10 due those
persons for the able manner in which hey
handled the vast crowd of shoppers which
from the time the store opened until the
closing hour II seemed would never d!-
mirish. One thing that served to help
facilitate handling the great rush. how
ever. was the fact that from the manner
In which the goods were arranged on tho
counters and shelves the customers were
able to pick out Just the articles they de-
sired without any trouble
But the undermusln department was not
the only bargain center in Nugents yes
terday. In nearly every other department
CT the big store, goods are being sold at
greatly reduced prices, and judging from
the thronRs that surrounded the various
counters throughout the day. the serlan-
nual clearing sale is being taken advantage
of by those who seek good things early In
advance Of the season.
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pnctor Mary Tucker. Sanitary Inspector
rsu enter upon her duties to-day.
ratrolrnan IN an cypress wagon chasso
and recav vtured patient VINO mad escapeu
from the CITY Hospital observation ward
,,orr.sil club will entertain Professor ia.
cob Gould SchuTeInsa \. who - 20 arrive neX'
Saturday.
Compro,nise offered b. Senator farris 10
withdraw from race for President pro. TEN.
Of the senate was refused.
Exposition officers arrive to begin work III
Worlds Fair.
Boy accidentally killed his brother with
an iron poker.
Insane Asylum IL so much oVeFcr""neu
that patients are refused admittance.
Patrolman Meagher's quick work saves
lives OF three children, who were asleep in
burning building.
First OF A series OF noon PRAYER meetings
was held in the downtown business sec
ton.
John II. Davis was elected second vice
president OF the Mississippi Valley Trust
Company and tie office made an active one.
on account OF increased business.
Counsel for James ]. Butler began taking
denositions in the contested congressional
election before Justice of the Peace Car
roll in the Temple building.
Frederick W. HeiniG, who had been in the
drug business in St Louis fif;y-three years.
died 1T his home. No. 100 Gcyer avenue.
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South Side Pharmacist Had Been
in business in ST. Louis
FiftyThr9e Years.
HAD LIVED HERE SINCE 1899.
Mr.. Heinig Was for Many Years
the Treasurer of Trinity Evan
gcliral Lutheran
Church.

Fredericl, W. iIen.S who had been in the
drug business iI s. Louis fo- ffty-three
Years. died yesterday at his home. No. lle2
Gaye- avenue.
Mr.. Geinig was born in Saxony in 1894.
ard when wears old came to st. Louis with
his parents. Hc attended the Evangelical
Lutheran pirochial schools and in 1850 en-
tered Tschi;pcs drug store which was ~
Gated on Second street in what was then
the heart Of the retail business district Of
the city.
After serving his apprenticeship he was
employed in 1854 rs a clerk IN McKays
drug house at broadway and North Mar
ket street. BY living a few dollars
week and saving most OF his salary he was
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enabled. four years later. to purchase a half
interest in the store
In 1850 he bought the establishment out
right and in 1866 sold II in order to remove
to the southern part Of the city. which was
becoming more thickly settled with Ger
mans.
Thirty-one years ago Mr.. Heinig erected
the store, with residence adjoining. at No.
100 Geyer avenue. and ever since il has
been one of the bestknown places in the
neighborhood.
1T has been like drug store in village
all to itself" said a friend yesterday. Mr.
Heinig knew every man. woman and child
for blocks around. and they came TO him
for medical advice. for his sympathy and
counsel IN other matters. a. we'll as for
drugs. Fls relatives are numerous. and his
neighbors have seemed to feel a sort OF
proprietary. kindly interest in his affairs.
Mr.. Heinig was one of the oldest members
of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
and was for many years its treasurer AMI
an Alderman He resigned as treasurer sew
eral years ago on account of failing health.
and for the last few months has been an
invalid. He leaves q wife and one sister.
Mrs. Elenora Schricht, of Collinsville Ill.
The funeral will take place from the fam
lily residence Thursday afternoon.
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contest.
WITNESS DENIES CHARGES.
on c-oss-examiaation Boepple said he had
gone t. Ny. R!chey. Wagoner's counsel
about two weeks ago with recommend2, q,
ton from John r. owen to see If nc couIi
be put to work serving SubposnaS Tor the
time he had not told him. Richey. N the
presence of Dick Hammond. that he could
give valuable Information OF Democrauc
frauds. and could turn Butler up.
Witness replied emphatiCaliy: THAT Is
lie | never made such statement.
Witness admitted having had four drinks
clear as TO what had transpired on the oc-
casion alluded to by Mr.. Richey.
Ed Hoppe of No. 200 Franklin avenue
said he had seen nothing irregular in the
been Il Republic an. but had voted and
worked for Butler in November. Many Re-
they would vote for Butler.
v,to Richter of No 5l2 Market street. Re-
publican Precinct Committeeman. said the
election was fairly and orderly conducted.
There was i'll feeling among Republicans in
the ward on account Of factional differences.
The Republicans worked hard in the cleo
tiOn. but could not get judges and clerks TO
serve.
On cross-examnation he said the election
clerks reported to him that they had cam
vasSed the precinct and found the registra-
lion satisfactory. The Democratic judges
and clerks were employees Cf the Standard
rheater. He did not know whether any Of
Asked as to his opinion of the honesty of
the registration from several addresses read
to him he replied that he had no personal
knowledge of the correctness of the lists,
out saw no reason to doubt it.
Thomas Watts OF No. aI47 Clark avenue.
Republican Precinct Committeeman. was a
Republican clerk in his precinct. He be-
.ievCd the election was regular and orderly,
ana saw no violence offered or threatened.
The reorganization Of the Republican City
Committee had caused i'll feeling among the
workers. he said. and many Republicans
refused TO vote.
Cross-examinei. ne said he had canvassed
the precinct and revised the registration
strictly. according to Office Instructions in
. company with the Democratic clerk. He
believed the registration honest. and saw
no gangs voting or attempting to vote.
THOUGHT REGISTRATION HONEST.
Louis Dcihel of No. 525 Clark avenue Re-
publican judge. gave similar direct t.Sti-
niouy. on cross-eyaminatiOn he said he
had not inquired personally into the cor
rcctness Of the registration. but certified the
work of the clerks believing the registra-
ton and veriiication honest. He was Ques-
toned about registration from the Standard
and other addresses. but said he had no
personal knowledge on that subject. He
knew Of the split in the Republican party
only through hearsay.
W. p O'Neill of No 80 Claiming ave-
rue. where he conducts a rooming house.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-06
MILTON MCCLURE BUYS
ENORMOUS COAL RIGHTS
Carlfnville Capitalist Acquires 4O,-
900 Acres of Land. Containing
Rich Veins.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Carlinville. ILL.,. jan 5-Miltoi Mcclure,
one of the oldest business men of Carln-
vile, has secured in Macoupin County what
is thought to be the largest and most valua-
bic body of coal lands in the West. and
certainly in this State comprising about
10000 acres in one body.
The land lies in CarlinvilIe, Shaw's
Point, Brushy Point. Gillespie. Cahokia and
Honey Point townships, and is east and
southeast of this city. The coal vein has
been tested and runs from to 10 feet.
The coal fields of Macoupin County have
been brought into prominence through the
purchase of immense fields by the Burling-
ton Railroad. This corporation has spent
more than 100000 in the last three months
and is still buying coal rights.
Mr.. McClure's field is bounded by the line
of four large railroad corporations. and lines
running through the newly acquired tract
have already been projected.
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publican nominee FOR the o:iico Of County
Superintendent; ard at the time Of III" we'd
ding WAS quite hGsy IN III" campaign.
The bride. who WAS Miss Ada FoGC, was
also employed. She WIS under contract TO
remain with Il 81. Louis millinery house
until tn" first Of the year and consequent
ly she could not get awaT. 1t WAS de-
cided. therefore. to keep the wedding Sc
cret until Mr. Spence could bring his bride
home.
Mrs. Spence formerly was employed as
q teacher in Metropolis ard il was while
here that she met Mr.. Spence.
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CherbourC Jan. 5.-Arrived: Blrcher, New
York via Plymouth. for Hamburg. and pro-
Ceeded.
New York. Jan. 5.-Arrived: Mesaba, Lon
don; Palatia. Genoa and Naples.
New York. Jan. 5-Arrived: Oregonian.
San Francisco. via Coronel.
Hull. Jan. 3.-Arrived: Ping Suey. Tacoma,
etc. via Hong Kong. Singapore and Liver
pool.
Liverpool. Jan. 3-Arrived: Rhynland.
Philadelphia. Sailed: Buenos Ayrean. from
Glasgow. St. Johns, Newfoundland, Halifax
ard Philadelphia: Custodian. Galveston.
Glasgow. Jan. 3.-Sailed: Laurent!.n, New
York: Sarmatian. Boston.
Plymouth. Jan. 4.-Sailed: Pennsylvania.
from Hamburg. New York
Moville. Jan. 5-ArrIved: Steamer Pa
risian. St John. n. b.. and Halifax. n. s.,
for Liverpool and proceeded.
Marseiles, Jan. 5--Arrived: Steamer Vic
toria. New York. for Genoa etc.
Cherbourg jan 6-Sailed: Steamer kais-
erin Maria Theresia from Bremen and
Southampton for New York.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Metropolis H.. Jan. 5.-Mr. W. \. Spence.
Superintendent of the Massac County
schools. surprised his friends yesterday by
returning home with a bride. Mr.. Spence
attended the State meeting of Illinois
teachers last week at Springfield and went
on from there to st. Louis. where he met
his bride.
His friends are still further surprised 20
learn that he was married on October = at
Clayton. Mo. and has kept the wedding a
secret all this time. Mr.. Spence was the Re
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Judgment.

is selection savings
periec"s
but is
treatment of depositors, large small
This Company business other hsh-eass '''
beyond them In ITS welcome
dollar or n'iiioh 10 o
able institution OF SoH
mon Youa we are gao 10
extend it. Open every Monday 1880 o'clock P NJ
Commonwealth Trust Company,
Broadway Olive. ST. Louis
he Secret of Succ
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PREPARE FOR WAR NOW.
KEYNOTE of Assistant Secretary
Sangers Report.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, Jan. THE report OF As
s!stant Secretary Sanger on his observa-
tions of the militia systems and methods Of
European Souten thre% on ,b ms 10reish tho toa Wan
Department.
Mr.. Sanger's tour was undertaken at the
request of the Secretary of War on the
suegestion OF the President. The keynote
OF his conclusions is the duty of the nation
TO- reduce the probability of war and miti-
gate its evils as Gar as possible when 1t
does come by being in a condition to
meet it.
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scHWAB WANTS SOME SHARES
Approves of Steel Corporations s
PrOfit-Sharing Plan.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Jan. 5.-President Schwab Of
the United States Steel Corporation, &c
cording to his secretary, Mr. Wrenn, has
cabled that he desires to subscribe for the
maximum number of shares he Is entitled
to under the employees profit-sharing plan.
He will secure sixty shares. which is the
s per cent Of his salary Of 100000.
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TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.


Yesterdays bank clearings were slo.4$ssso'
balances 81. .265,016 LEGAL discount rates were
firm between : and per cent. Domestic eN
change was quoted follows: New YORK
SOC premium bid. 60c premium asked; Ch'-
caGo l5c premium bid. 2oc premium asked
Cincinnati. Louisville and New Orleans par
hid. 1Gc premium asked.
Wheat closed higher at 747sc bid sia:. "a !,
doc No. red. Corn closed higher at S9'sr
acc asked May: 4e2c No. mixed. oats
closed at 34u3ilsc bid May: SioS4i2c NO.
mixed.
The local market for spot cotton was quiet
and unchanged
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The local board of examiners of The
Civil Service Commission will examine can
didates for the position Of electrical in
February and l. Persons who desire to
compete are required to make application
on or before January %.
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st. Joseph Fuel Fa mine.

REPU BIC SPECIAL.
ST. Joseph. Mo-. Jan. 5.-The fuel situation
has become so serious in this city that hun
dreds who are unable to get coal have
thronged the office Of the Superintendent
of Charities and demanded that he furnish
them with fuel. believing that he has some
means of securing it.
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JUDICIAL SEPARATION FROM
CROWN PRINCESS IS SOUGHT.
Consul Mt Geneva to Serve Writ Upon
Her, Asking That She Return
to Dresden for Hearing.

Dresden. Saxony, Jan. b.-The German
Consul at Geneva has received the neces-
sary permission to serve a writ on the
Crown Princess Louise in connection with
the suit for divorce brought against her by
the Crown Prince OF saxony.
Berne. Switzerland. Jan. 5.-Ihe writ
which the German Consul at Geneva pur-
poses to serve upon the Crown Princess of
saxony Is petition for judicial separation.
The document requests the Crown
Princess to return to Dresden and appear
January IS before the special tribunal.
The Princess, on the other hand. demands
absolute divorce from the Crown Prince. .
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A Guaranteed lure for Piles.
go ,rs. Blind. Bleeding pr Protruding Piles:
i;uEgist will refund your money II
NTMENT fetla t0 cure you. ~ cts.
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WITNESS DENIDs CHARGES.

voted for Butler but opposed him two years
ago end testified against him in the hrSt
d
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FOREIGN
SPORTING.


Young Corbett and Austin Rice will meet
at Hot Springs next week.