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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

St Alphonsus's Church fair opens in
school hall.
Negotiations for the consolidation of three
big lighting and power plants are reported
TO be under way.
Judge Taylor investigates Brown incident
in Circuit Court.
St Louis Council. Knights of Columbus.
will celebrate the anniversary of Washing
toms Birthday with banquet at the Mer-
camille Club Monday evening next.
Two sisters, Miss Elizabeth and Miss
Katie McEIroy will be married at the same
time to-day to Leo E. Guyot and George j.
Muenz.
Judge r. z. Rombauer opposes the pro-
posed increase of the number of Circuit
Judges for nine to eleven. and says the
third Court of Appeals is unnecessary.
One hundred laymen will gira a banquet
at the Mercantile Club to Decor Johnston
Myers of the Emmanuel Baptist Church of
Chicago.
Miro Delamotta, .enor, will produce
Chimes Of Normandy" assisted by anna
teur singers. ...-
Transit Company may build Intramural
Railway at Worlds Fair. ~
Edwin J.. Arnold. the turf promoter in
dicted for fraud, was born near Terre
Haute. Ind, and Games from respected
family.
No candidates have been found for the
Office of Mayor of Ferguson, which pays 4
salary of 81 a year.
Grand Jury adjourned because of cold at
Four Courts.
Father McCabe caused the arrest of
. George III. Kinney upon the charge of
stealing a bell from st. Michaers Church
altar.
Charles T. Broderich of East ST. Louis
will marry Miss Mabel I. Hardy, daughter
of an American Consul, whom he met in
Mexico two years ago.
Second head-end collision within a week
occurs on the Clayton division of the
Transit Company.
, Green Tree Brewery storage house de-
stroyed by fire. Loss is estimated at SO COO
The city rested its case against p. r. Fitz-
gibbon. the suspended City Register. who
will begin his defense to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
JUDGE TAYLOR INVESTIGATES
BROWN INCIDENT IN COURT.
Charles p. st. Clair Files Amdavt1
Relating to Alleged Talk
With Juror. -

An affidavit was filed yesterday in Judgs
Taylor's division of the Circuit Court by
Charles P. ST. Clair. relative to the matter
of Samuel Brown, claim agent for the St
Louis and Suburban Railway Company.
who ST. Clair states he heard talking to
Frederick Suessedorf, summoned on jury
in a damage suit by st. Clair's mother
against the st. Louis and Meramec River
Railroad Company, a branch OF the Sub-
urban system.
The case ives set for trial last Friday.
Brown met the juror in the corridor and be-
gan to discuss the merits Of the case, and
invited him to lunch, it was stated.
The matter was reported to Judge Tay-
lor, who had Brown and Suessdorf brought
before him. After hearing their statements.
the Judge continued the case. and dismissed
the other eleven jurors.
Attorney A. r. Taylor, who filed the af1
fidavit yesterday, said 1t was done for thoN
purpose of giving the court an opportunity
Of investigating the matter. Mr.. Taylor
represents Mrs. ST. Clair in the damage
suit.
Judge Taylor. when asked in regard to
the affidavit, said he was examining it, and
was preparing an order. No order was en-
tered yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
QUEEN WILHELMINA MAY BE
ASKED TO NAME UMPIRE.
Preparations Under Way for Arbitra.
tion Of Claims of Americans
Against Venezuela,

Washington, Feb 16.-Queen Wilhelmina
of The Netherlands may be requested by
the Washington Government to name the
umpire who shall pass on the claim of the
United States against Venezuela in the
event that the persons named by the United
states and Venezuela cannot agree ON
points in the claims to be arbitrated
ference between Mr. Penf1eld of the State
Department and Mr.. Bowen for the sign
Ing of the protocol providing for the set
tiement Of the claims Of the United States
Venezuela that the United States agree
ment shall be drawn up first.
The protocol will provide for the appoint
ment Of a commission, one member to he
appointed by President Roosevelt and the
otner by President Castro, to pass upon
the American claims.
said that the United States agreement will
provide fo- the appointment of this cou-
mission within a certain period.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
COLLEGE SPIRIT PREVAILS
AT MICHIGAN ALUMNI DINNER.
Professor Harry Burns Hutchins OF
University Faculty Is
Guest of Honor.

Professor Harry Burns Hutchins, LII. D.;
dean of the law department Of the Univer-
sity of Michigan. was the guest Of honor
at the annual dinner of the st. Louis
alumni association of that institution, at
the Mercantile Club last night. He de-
livered an address on Michigan Univer-
sity."
Briefly he outlined the history of the In
stitution, and told of its growth and devel-
opment. He spoke of the work being done
in the various departments of the univer-
sity and dwelt on the fact that he knew
of no alumni more loyal to their alma
mater than those Of the Ann Arbor univer-
sity.
About thirty-five members were present.
From the first course until the close OF the
speechmaking strong college spirit pre-
vailed. College songs were sung and anec-
dotes and "reminiscences of college days
related Sim T. Price % OF .,c,a the class Of, Of "a
with an address Of welcome by Judge p. r.
Flitcraft. class Of II.
who responded to our Alumni and
versity Athletics" Following the set
speeches various members We're called upon
The annual election resulted in the re-
election of Judge J. E. McKeighan as pres
first vice president: P. R. Flitcraft. second
vice president; Horton c. Ryan, secretary,
and oreon f. Scott. treasurer
Among those present were: Professor
Harry Burns Hutchins, Sim T. Price. Judge
Pembroke K. Flitcraft. George d. Harris.
W. Frank Carter. John E. McKeighan. Os
car F. Sessinghaus. Raymond G.. Scott.
Robert V. Friedman, Doctor d. F. Rice.
Oreon E. Scott. Henry A. Friedman. Horton
c. Ryan. Holbrook G. Cleaveland. Doctor
W. H. Stauffer. Henry w. Ashley. Doctor
L. d. Harris. Harold R. Small. T. Myron
Westover, Seneca n. Taylor, Theodore F..
Meyer. Doctor w. F. Sherwood, Fred H.
Bacon. Horace l.. Dyer. William E. Jones,
Albert o. Terry. Doctor H. w. Hartwell.
George s. johnson. Herbert r. Marlatt.
Doctor George c. Crandall. Cyrus p. Wal
bridge. Doctor Charles G. Chaddock. Lewis
B. Ely, William X. Ilhardt, Bronson c.
Keeler and Hector Neuhoff.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
Will REVISE COMMODITY LIST.
Important Action Expected at Meeting
of Railroad Executives.

Important action in regard to the read
justment of freight rates will be taken a.
meeting of the executive officials of the
Western trunk lines In Chicago to-day.
A proposition to take several hundred ar
ticles out of the commodity list and put
them in the classification list will be con-
sidered.
The great bulk OF the freight tonnage OF
the West is carried on commodity rates
The list has grown steadily. until, in the
opinion Of railroad officials, it is time that
il should be revised
Important action on the passenger busi-
ness Of the Western roads will also be
taken,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
MEMPHIS WOMAN ATTACHES
FIVE OF ARN0LD'S HORSES
AT MONTGOMERY PARK.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Memphis. Tenn. Feb. 16-Mrs. F. ].
BROOKS. late proprietor of the Cordova
Hotel, today filed suit against E. J. Arnold
Cincinnati. In her bill she alleges that she
was induced to invest $1,000 in the Arnold
Company, which she charges is now In
solvent.
An attachment is prayed against five race
horses now quartered at Montgomery Park
and Marklein is enjo ned in the suit on the
ground that he is the trainer for Arnold,
that the horses are held in his name mere
ly as trustee. The string includes Maxi
mus, winner of the st. Louis Inaugural
Handicap, and candidate for the Mont
gomery Handicap. and Will Shelley, Ten
nessee Derby candidate
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
EVANSVILLE POOR ARE HAPPY.
Coal Operators Disagreement
Causes Price to Drop.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville. Ind. Feb. 16.-Local coal oper.
ators had a disagreement to-day over the
price of coal, and as a result fuel Is selling
for from to 10 cents a bushel.
A few days ago coal in Southern Indiana
towns was selling for u and 10 cents a
bushel. The poor people are rejoicing. for.
where there was suffering yesterday, there
are bright fires tonight.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
Mfssine From Home.

Annie Duvall. II years old, of No. 1881
Franklin avenue has been missing from her
hCme since last Friday.
John Hansel of No. 1903 Florissant avenue
has requested the police to search for his
daughter, Leona. who left home five weeks
ago Mr.. Hansel has received information
that his daughter is living at the home of
ar actress in the vicinity of Sarah street
and Fairfax avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17

st. Paul. Mimi, Feb. 16.-The State suit
against the Northern Securities Company ct
al. was called for hearing this afternoon
before Examiner Ingersoll. The defense has
already rested its case, and the State Will
now put in rebuttal testimony only IL it
sees At. Attorney Mum for the State said
that he did not think it would be necessary
to offer any rebuttal. but asked that the
hearing go over a week, when a definite
decision will be given. The request was
granted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
ARN0LD'S POOLROOM
AT HOT SPRINGS, ARK,
SUSPENDS OPERATIONS
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

HOT Springs. Ark. Feb. 16.-The f. ].
Arnold & Co., poolrom suspended opera
tons this afternoon. and Manager Billy
walsh made the following statement:
Mr. Arnold left the city in hurry. and
didn't leave Instructions for me- There is
only limited bank roll and that would
soon be eaten by expenses. Therefore, l
nave decided to place the sum in the Sc
tied up, it can be turned over as protec-
tion to the stockholders.
have also leased the room for the re-
malnder of the season. and the lease
money has also gone into the same bank
TO be turned over to the receiver with the
other money"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
WASHINGTON.

The House Elections Committee gave
hearing in the Wagoner-Butler contest yes
terday and adjourned to meet this morning.
Republicans in the Senate will try to
sidetrack the statehood bill.
The nomination of Mr.. Cortelyou to be
the first Secretary of Commerce and Agri-
culture is Immediately confirmed by the
Senate.
James r. Garfield is to be appointed Com
missioner of Corporations. under the law
providing for a new department.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings We're ss64s ,soS:
balances. sl.531Ol6 Local discount rates
were firm. between and per cent. Do
mestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York. l0c premium bid. l5c premium
asked: Chicago, Cincinnati. Louisville and
New Orleans. 1Oc> discount hid. par asked.
Wheat closed higher at ISssa,3a4c bid May.
74T76c No. . red Corn closed steady at
41ssG412.c bid May. tlG44c No. mixed. Oats
closed at 35it G25ssc May, Sec No. mixed.
The local market for spot cotton I'M
changed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17

ASAAA ~&S ohS'
feet confidence in the manner we will ham
die it for them" the witness replied.
Would you send your money to man
you did not know under the same condi-
tions?" asked Senator Jewell.
| Il once sent an investment of slON0 to
George Phillips. and it was the best 1 ever
made" replied Leftwich. who later ad-
mitted that there was at least a chance TO
give customer the worst of it under this
Thomas A. Cleage of the Cleage Grain and
Commission Company was next called. He
stated that all his transactions We're dore
on change. and that he carried on his busi-
ness through pools. all Of his customers en-,
tering a deal and sharing the proits ana
John Thyson. a well-known grain dealer.
testified that Cieage'S bus mess was carried
on according to the rules of legitimate
grain trade.
Cleage stated that he never dealt in dis
cret!orary orders and that his books were
alwavs open to inspection.
Cleage said that he has been successful in
all his deals, except one, having been
squeezed considerably in December corn
emergency fund of $4,000, and that he
pulled out fairly we'll
MAJOR DENNIS DEFENDED BY
HIS AGENT, McREA.
Hector McRea, comptroller of the Rialto
Grain and Commission Company. arrived
heard what Witness Love had said. and
that in the absence of Major Dennis he con-
sidered it his duty to deny Loves testi-
mony.
He said they had sold s16o.ooO worth Of
December options.
do you keep records of your trades; that
is. trade for trader" asked Senator Voor-
hees.
NO. We don't. No broker does that"
McRea replied.
What is your position with the COM
pany" was asked.
II attend to the finances; 1 came down
from Canada a few months ago to get the
Majors business Strengthened" the witness
answered.
What is your salary?' asked the SEN
ator.
Il have contract for three months at
the rate of $4,000 a year." was the reply.
Is your business perfectly safe One?"
"Centainly not, it's gambling.
1T Is not exactly on the square, Is it,
asked the inquisitor.
McRea became confused. and when asked
as to the present financial status of the
concern he said that he knew very little
fact that he was receiving $4,000 year for
attending to them.
George Henry Rice of the United States
Realty and Loan Company, a cooperative
home-investment concern, was called at the
afternoon session and refuted the statement
of Luther Hickman, State Building and
Loan Superintendent, who, in report to
the Governor. stated that one of the home
investments of the company at 81 month
would not mature for eighty-three years
He said that they matured regularly at in
tervals of four years, as stated in their
agreements, OF the money paid in was re-
funded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
stove Caused Small Fire

Fire was discovered at 11:2O o'clock last
dleton No. $3.50 Washington avenue. The
loss was about $125. covered by insurance.
1t is thought an overheated stove caused
the blaze.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
GARNISHMENT WRITs SERVED
on BANKING INSTITUTIONS.

Writs of garnishment were served yester-
day on eleven banks and trust companies
In Inc attachment suit Of Doctor William
f. kier against John ]. Ryan & Co. for the
recovery OF s.. 100. The suit was filed Satur-
day in the Circuit Court
Two attachment suits for $500 each have
been filed In Justice Griffins court against
the John j. Ryan Cooperative Investment
Company They are set for trial Feb
ruary q.
Joseph NJ. Burnes fled an attachment suit
against the St. Louis Turf Syndicate Com
pany for s25 alleged to have been deposited
with the company. The case is set for trial
March ..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
To-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS.
Monday, Feb. 16, 1903.
SENATE.

There was no debate on the Statehood bill in
the Senate to-day. The Indian Appropriation bill
and the Philippine currency bill both were
passed Mr.. Vest. while the Indian bill was up,
called attention TO point OF order which hau
been made against one of its provisions on the
ground that it new legislation. The Sem
ate. he said. had passed the Philippine Govern
ment bill as a rider TO the army appropriation
BILL and yet ruled other provisions out. All
rules. he said, were violated when majority
in favor of any measure.
Mr. Morgan spoke on question OF privilege
regarding the dispatch which recently appeared
in the public prints purportng TO be signed by
the Colombian Minister TO Mexico. Senior Rafaei
Reyes In which Senor Reyes took exception TO
an alleged statement by Mr.. Morgan in the
Senate that the Colombian President had sold
out and abdicated for Sl.000ooO. Mr.. Morgan
declared that there n betrayal o: the Sem
ate in the matter OF what transpired at execu-
tive sessions and thst nor Reyes had violated
a principle of diplomacy when he obtained infor-
nation surrepttiOusly from persons false TO their
frlist
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
AUTOMATIC COUPLER BILL PASSED.
All the Railroad Employees In United
Statea Favored the Measure,

Washington. Feb. 1s.-After a lively dis
cussion In the House to-day, the bill
atnen1ing an the law which compels the use
freight cars was passed. The railroad en1-
pioyes Of the United States. numbering ir,
az, ali about $4,000. have been In favor of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
KINDERGARTEN LEAGUE.
Clippers ,, Ends 2.
IL.
2O1 2ls 2I9 1ll3 a 1875


Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund your money If
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you 30 cts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
SPORTING.

Tim Callahan has declared Off his bout
with McGovern, scheduled for tomorrow
evening.
Otto Williams is in shape for the Cardi-
mails. and Mike Woodlock may go to Mem
phis.
Four bouts have been carded for the West
End Club Thursday in place of the Schreck
affair.
Kinloch Race Track affairs took new
turn yesterday. The Florissant Valley Jock
ey Club was formed to operate the property
known as the Kinloch track. The lease of
the Kinloch Jockey Club is said to have
lapsed through nonpayment of rent. Jo-
seph ID. Lucas Phil Chew and Alex Konta
are the incorporators of the Florissant VAL
ley Jockey Club. They are large stocl1hold-
ers in the Kinloch Jockey Club. whose lease
is said to have lapsed.
Marine Intelligence.
New York. Feb. 1C.-Arrived: L'Aquitaine,
from Havre.
Plymouth. Feb. 1e-Arrived: Blucher
New York.
Queenstown, Feb. 16.-Arrived: Saxonia,
New York.
Southampton, Feb. 1s.-Arrived: iceland.
New York.
HongKong. Feb. n.-Sailed: Empress Of
India, Vancouver.
New York. Feb. 1e.-Sailed: Mesaba. Lon
don.
Lizard. Feb. 16.-Passed: Minnehaha, New
York. for London. 1.
Plymouth, Feb. 1s.-sailed: Pennsylvania,
New York.
Glasgow. Feb. 1s.-sailed: Laurentian.
New York
Lizard. Feb. 1e-Passed: Koenigen Luise,
Bremen for New York
London, Feb. 16-Arrived. Hyson, Ia
coma, via Victoria, Yokohama. Singapore
and Naples.
Yokohama. Feb. 15.-Sailed: Pakf Ling
Qrom Liverpool etc.. via Hong Kong, Ia
coma and Seattle.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
HOUSE.

The House disposed OF several bills to-day un-
DER suspension Of the rules. defeating The
most important measure passed was the Senate
bill to amend the railroad safety appliance law
4 special order was adopted. which practically
viii maj. the Fowler bill continuing order for
the remainder of the session. not. however. TO
interfere with conference reports. appropriation
bills and other privieged matters.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
LfthOs 3, Office 2.
Totals .....i los 242 "a .63 269 22s 1926 49 1-5
iiandicaps-Whlte s. Miller ), Martini . To.

Totals ....ss lo5 2i5 2s $50 25s 2Os 1924 4s 2425
~ aandicaps-M- Sanftleben 6, Finke s, Kerwin o
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17

Crawford G. Co." on March Of last year
to George NJ. Betz of Princeton. ILL.,. who
sent Crawford & Co. $5e to invest, but says
he never heard from 1t again.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
HEADS OF INVESTMENT
CONCERNS TESTIFY AT
LEGISLATIVE INQUIRY.

Continued From Page One.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-17
BOWLING.
OFFICE MEMS LEAGUE.
Rough Riders =, BeaumOnts z.
WOODWARD & TIERNAN LEAGUE.

Totals ....33 ?s 22S 2a5 25J 247 e32 1857 80 7-25
Handicaps-Garvin /, Graham :. Total s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-07-17
TROUBLES OF AUTHORS

authors have troubles all
hat nothns Of Heart aht
author whom nobody WIN fea
Is disappointed conviction mat What ne
mind aud that Yesfs perhaps
be appreciated and ranked a
that his main tfouele@ts nastsse
publisher aud then ne "'
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persistence Win send zach Of his man
back from alt m
there = return nom the M
worthy e the attention Of states
Member. Of the Rejected determined to bring
have the postage es
on
succeeded fse that great hardship
postage hsosd Al the rate en-
Almost without exception the
the
Julia Ward Howe have placed their
all Of ns
Pouitney mgeow Gee G
su,ih l. X Funk and others
special 81 cent for two
the United States IL cents for one
Cheap foreign literary people need cue Nme
literature hh thveasrus % reduce inc
condition little better than slavery
win take The plea CONGRESS
the uibuaton Of feo-
The such people encs
coatemrtucsy referred nr~rary feusrs-
eonessnsn. public dournents
doesn't
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-07-17
A BURGLAR ORATOR

hs decline shortly disappear
so and feel ons un the
move
Edward McGess
pleaded affected JudFs Ryan 81
reduced ef
crime.
haf
a
police. =
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bfokenhearted
himself he
this
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biz willing
ready 20 lend helping hand 70 ths who has fallen
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saveh his deserv be thant that
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-07-17
KANSAS NO LONGER "BLEEDs"

wonder Why 'he word
applied that Tor fertility hieesas i
continued bard luck htehed
cyclones Backyard and the siesnts
the word into growing and ssadzps did shsas
The smiled thr
Men
n and
10
rasnusefare
rer AID richer
sooa 80 husss Of wheat
IeeaeeSsushs e~luE hsfyssted u
a god eosefnusu bonds M
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cry his
NJ ofr~r a IA Tor hsudsf
A g5aeaepohashsi eur tss2
Nigh
poverty hgh.
The
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-07-17
LAsoa MEETINGS ronlasr

Butchers No Is BufFileks hall.
South seattle
rignrmakefs Western Central La
Dor Union hail. 1905 Second ave.
Cooks and Walters Olympic hall
iiofis second ave
Iasassy Wages hsss=s= ssTfs=sss
fars. hall. f5zH Fourth avenue.
f.ouzs haHsrnen ~ ahare4feisfa
hall seneca street ard Railroad
avenue.
Maehlnistn- Union hall. Pacific
block
Mattresses Mattresses halt it2e
Second avenue.