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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
Creditors Trustee Announces
That He Will Sell Rialto Com
pany's Presidents Interest.
JUDGE SALE RECEIVES OFFER.
Probable That Fifty Per Cent of
Grain and Securities COmpa-
ny's Indebtedness May Be
Liquidated.

Circuit Judge Moses N. Sale. trustee for
the creditors attorneys of the Rialto
Grain and Securities Company, said yes
terday that he would advertise the equity
of Hugh c. Dennis in the Hotel Month
cello Company, for sale at the Courthouse
to-day to pay the debts of the Rialto
Company. of which Dennis is president.
Judge Sale made the statement after a
meeting of the attorneys for the creditors
Of the Rialto Company, yesterday after
noon in the office of Judge Sales brother,
Lee Sale. in the Commercial building,
Sixth and Olive streets.
The meeting was called to consider n
proposition, which Judge Sale had re-
ceived through the Germana Trust Com
pany, for settlement with the Rialto
Company's creditors in the interest Of
Dennis in the Hotel Monticello Company.
Dennis holds $50 shares of preferred
stock in the company and 502 shares of
common stock. He owes $4,000 on the
$4,000.
Judge Sale said there is floating in
debtcdness against the company of about
5000. which has preference over Den
The claim of $1,000 is held by L. c.
Irvine. from whom the stock was pur-
chased. Dennis brought suit to restrain
Irvine from selling the stock.
Circuit Judge Douglas. before whom the
suit was tried. will render his decision in
the case next Monday. Its import is said
to be against Dennis.
Judge. Sale said the proposition which
he received was to the effect that notes
for $1,000 would be given for Denniss in
terest i'm the Hotel Monticello Company.
secured by the 5G2 shares of common stock
held by him, and that the stock would
be made clear of all other incumbrance.
Also. that Dennis's interest in the $50
shares of preferred stock should be re-
linquished.
Judge Sale said he was not informed as
to who are behind the proposition.
The creditors attorneys, he said, re-
garded the proposition favorably. but did
not authorize him to accept 1t. but that
he has the authority to sell Dernis's equity
in the Hotel Monticello Company. as Den
mis- has defaulted in his agreement to pay
80 per cent of the claims against the Ri
alto Company.
Judge Sale stated that the creditors at
torneys could have Dennis's equity bought
in by some one. who could accept the
proposition to sell for $1,000 and apply
the amount in the payment of the claims
against the Rialto Company.
He said that he holds as additional Sc
curity for the payment of the claims, 300
shares of stock in the East Shore Wood
4aware Company. which is located in
Michigan. The stock. he said, Is worth
about Sill COO
Judge Sale said that as the amount
which Dennis agreed to pay to the Rialto
creditors is 500 co., il the deal to settle the
Hotel Monticello Company interest for
81 600 is made. the creditors will be paid
about the amount agreed upon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
WILLIAM S. LONG.
Interesting "reminiscences Re-
called by a Friend.

The recent death of William S. Long
St. Louis remarkable career He was
born December %, 1SiS in Hillsboro, n. C.
AT the age of II. after a brief course of
instruction at the University Of North
Carolina, he volunteered as private in
the Confederate Army. and was assigned
to the Forty-fourth North Carolina reei-
ment. In a short time he was promoted
FOR conspicuous bravery on the field of
battle. and ultimately attained the rank
or Major. Just before the close of the war
nc was assigned for service on the staff
OF General Lee. but was unable to serve
in that capacity by reason of the sudden
termination of hostilities. Mr. Long served
throughout the war, from its yery begin
ming to its final conclusion. For several
ment. and upon all occasions displayed
remarkable gallantry. The shattered rem
nant of the flag which he preserved has
upon it the bullet-written history of near:y
was engaged at Fredericksburg In 1861.
and was for the last time unfurled in
1855. just before the capitulation of Leo
at Appomatox. Eight men died under this
twice shot down with the flag In his
hands. He was also wounded at Cold
Harbor. tile Wilderness and the second
battle of Manassas. He received into his
enemy. yet fought on TO the bitter end,
unterrified and unreconciled.
After the close of the war he came to
st. Louis and began the study Of medicine.
but changed his purpose when offered an
opportunity to go into the warehouse BUSH
ness. For years he was prosperous,
amiable and much loved man of the
town. When the disturbances of 1877
threatened the peace and welfare of the
city he was among the first to volunteer.
and by his military experience added
greatly to the efficiency of the force which
order.
He married Margaret Breckenridge. the
brilliant and accomplished daughter of
Judge S. NJ. Breckenridge. for many years
one of the most distinguished leaders of
the st. Louis bar.
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That the State is awakening to the ne
cessity of speedy action on the battleship
testimonial fund Is shown by the subscr,p-
ton of West Plains citizens. received by
The Republic, amounting to s30.25
This. with the contribution sent in by
Governor Dockery Wednesday. may spur
the Mayors of towns that have as yet
failed 20 contribute to greater effort 80
that all the State may participate in this
patriotic fund.
Assuring responses to letters recently
sent out indicate that the State share of
the fund will soon be coming in rapidly to
the treasurer. The Mayors of about 300
towns have been asked to aid in raising
the fund. and many of them have already
appointed committees in their towns to
have charge of the details.
The following letter was received with
the contribution from the citizens of West
Plains from Will II. zorn. editor of the
Gazette and correspondent of The Repub-
lie in that cit;:
To the Editor of The Republic.
West Plains. Me-, Dec ., 1903-Dcar Sir:
Enclosed find draft for 1905 as a contribution
from the citizens of West Plains. in the Land
of tho Rig Red Apple for the worthy cause
of which The Republir is the originator that
of securing testimonial for the fastest battle
ship afoat. the Missouri
This amount was raised by Colonel o. II. p
Catrcn and PostIiastcr a. 7. Holienbcck, and
was collected within hour. Had we been
fortunate in having a candidate for a state
Office In this city We doubtless could have
(sIgnedj WILL II. zoRN.
Individual subscriptions are being re-
ceived daily from those parts of the State
vi no finn ix. In,
and In some cases checks have been re-
ceived from those who were unable to
participate In the organized fund.
Reports received at the Manufacturers
Association indicates that their fund will
be largely increased through the action of
committees that have requested more time
for the work.
Subscriptions were received at the Mer-
chants Exchange. The principal one OF
these was check to close the Engineers
Club subscription. The total turned In by
Professor John L. Van Ornurl. member Of
the general committee appointed by May
or Wells. was $lai.S0. This result of the
work of his subcommittee. Professor Van
Ornum says. is an indication of what can
be accomplished by steady and consistent
work. even in SO small an organization as
the Engineers Club He wishes to thank
the members of his committee. through
The Republic. for their hearty co-opcra-
ton.
AS no reports have been received from
many of the leading committees appointed
by Mayor Wells, follow-up letter, will
shortly be sent out by Chairman T. r.
Ballard. asking that they report their
progress as soon as possible so that the
general committee may know how the
work Is progressing.
Blanks for subscriptions have been
sent the various heads of the departments
at the City Hall and it is thought that
many of the city's employees will wish
TO be enrolled among those who contribute
to the fund.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
MISS GOULD WILL GIVE
PRIZES AGGREGATING s1,700.
increases Her Offer for Essays on Or
igin and History of Different
Versions of the Bible.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Dec. S.-AIiss Helen Gould.
who recently offered prizes of s4OO. $50
and slc0 for essays on the origin and his
tory of the Roman Catholic and revised
versions of the Bible, has more than
doubled the amount of each of them. She
took this action after talk she had yes
terday with the Reverend Doctor White
of the Bible Teachers Training School,
and as the prizes now stand they amount
to sl.cO0. $500 and $3.50. respectively.
Miss Gould has also extended the time
of closing the competition from March
to June !.
Doctor White says that the reasons for
the change were that there might now be
sufficient inducements to biblical students
and scholars all over the world to COM
pete.
The revised conditions of the contest in
clude this clause:
"A part of the duty of the writer OF a
paper will be to ascertain and clearly set
forth what is the authentic version au
thoriZed by the Roman Catholic Church
to be read In the homes of the people,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
WEEDS PROMINENT CYCLIsT.
Mae Mcrriman and VIM. l.. Sacht-
leben Married by Doctor Day.

William l.. Sachtlcben of No. 2S15 Lucas
avenue who some years ago gained fame
by going to Turkey to search for Frank
Icntz. the cyclist. who disappeared while
on wheeling trip, and Miss Mae Merri-
man of No. 452l Rutgcr street. were mar
ricd yesterday afternoon at the home of
the bride by the Reverend Doctor John
w. Day.
The young woman was attracted to
Sachtlcben by the accounts of his bravery
in the Orient After his return to st.
Louis. when nc brought part of the BIZ
cycle ridden and the clothing worn by
Lentz. she met him. Their engagement
followed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sachtleben departed yes
terday for New York, where they will
visit the bridegrooms parents. After their
return to ST. Louis they will live at No.
1921 Rutger street
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
LAW STUDENTS TO DEBATE.
Glasses of Washington Universe
tvs Legal Department Organize.

Members of the junior and senior classes
OF the ST. Louis Law School yesterday
morning organized the Blackstone Debat-
ing Society. There were more than thirty
charter members.
The officers elected were Franklin Fer
Kiss. Jr.. president; Ephron Captain, vice
president; Henry Hemphill, secretary, and
Frederick Armstrong. treasurer.
The society will meet in one of the rooms
Of the law school each Wednesday morn
ing ard debate upon legal questions and
current topics.
In past years several societies. with the
same end In view. have been organized at
the st. Louis Law School, but all of them
In time died. The society formed yester-
promoters hone It may become n nerm las
ncnt institution.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
MAN WHO SOLD EAR
WANTS ANOTHER.
Received $4,000 for His Aural Ap
pendage and Offers $1,000 for
That of Some Other Man.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Hurley, Wis, Dec. 3.-The sale Of an
ear to Il Western millionaire by a New
York restaurant keeper for 5000 has had
a unique sequel
Yesterday the operation was completed.
but before the operation was over the
man who sold his ear decided that he
would miss the appendage. and began
writing about the country to those who
had offered to sell their ears for 5000,
making new offer of $1,000
The story came out through the visit
to Doctor c. V. Stebbins of this city to a
Hungarian miner, who before accepting
the offer wished an assurance that it
would be safe.
incidentally, the man who sold his ear
for $500 will replace it for $1,000 and be
$1,000 ahead as payment for the two
months he will have to stay in hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
FERIsHED IN NAPHTHA FIRE.
Three Men Missing at Greenwood,
Del.-WOmen Injured.

Dover Del. Dec. 3.-As result of yes
terday's explosion of a car of naphtha and
the subsequent fire in the town of Green
wood. seventy dwelling houses show dam
ages to the extent of s70.45O
Two freight trains and their contents on
the Pennsylvania Railroad were destroyed,
entailinS an estimated damage of $50. 400
Three tramps who were in box car
near where the explosion occurred. and
where the fire was the fiercest, 1t is be-
lieved have been incineratcd.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
FORT WAYNE CHURCH BURNED.
st. Paul's German Lutheran to
Be Rebuilt at Once.

Fort Wayne. Ind. Dec. 3.-St. Pauls
German Lutheran Church. one of the
finest houses of worship in this city. was
destroyed by fire to-day. Nothing is left
but the walls. The loss is $4,000. with s12,-
900 insurance The blaze started from the
furnace.
The church will be rebuilt at once St.
Paul's CONGREGATION is one of the largest
in the Missouri Synod Of the German Luz
theran Church.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
RICH CHICAGO MAN KILLED.
Accident Closely Follows Sudden
Death OF Associate.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-Frederick Drew. super
intendcnt of the Chicago and Great Lakes
Dredging and Dock Company, was struck
by a suburban train to-day and instantly
killed.
His fortune is said to be close TO the
million mark. The death of Drew follows
fast on the death of II. c. Leyden, vice
president of the same company. who was
attacked by heart failure a few weeks
ago not far from the scene of to-days ac-
cident
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
WOMEN'S CLUBS AFTER SMOO7
Unite to Issue Pamphlet Asking
Expulsion of Utah Senator.

Washington, Dec. "a union of wom-
ems clubs was formed here to-day to
fight for the expulsion of Senator Reed
smoot of Utah. The conference was called
by Mrs. Frederick Dickoff of Philadelphia,
president of the National Congress of
Mothers. Six other national organizations
were represented at the meeting. Mrs.
Lucia Rloumt was elected president of the
local union. whose name is TO be the
Union of Women's Clubs. and Mrs. Y.
Hamlin neutrality-suspicious.. A call will
be sent out over the country to raise s. 900
to employ an attorney. A pamphlet will
also be issued
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

Returning tourists with nothing to
wear" have only to drop IN at BARR'S to
find the newest and best OF the seasons
styles waiting for them. Come they even
from across the seas. Bars buyers have
got here tust ahead OF them with the new
EFT most chic of European modes. The
Fall season Is ION" at Bars great store
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
HocH FOR KANSAS GOVERNOR.
Candidate of. Burton Faction
Would Split Republican Party.

ftEsT UbIIIC Of Fs0I1NIs.
Topeka. Kas.. Dec. 3.-Leaders of the
Burton faction in Kansas have been in
conference here all day. trying to per-
suade E. NJ. Hoch of Marion to become a
candidate for Governor against Governor
Bailey. who is serving his first term of
two years.
II Hoch becomes a candidate ii will split
the Republican party In two. The Demo-
Gratis will nominate former United States
Senator Harris.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
LOS ANGELES TOURIST sLEEpER.

The Tourist Sleeping Car heretofore
leaving St Louis for San Francisco every
Tuesday viii hereafter leave st. Louis on
Wednesdays and will run to Los Angeles
instead of San Francisco.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

CASEY-Peter NJ. Casey. Jr. beloyed son OF
Peter NJ. Casey and Mollie T. Casey mee Hig-
gins,. and our dear brother, entered into rest
Wednesday morning December 2. 1903, at
the age OF 90 years months and S DAYS. In
t.rment from residence No. 1853 Botanical ave
nue. Friday morning at $50. TO ST. Margaret
church, thence to Calvary Cemetery. Friends
of the family are invited to attend. Chicago
papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

ANDERsoN-Mary A. Andersen (nee Haber-
hsrse dearly below; n;d wife ns of Doctor has
illness. Interment from her home. No; Sie5
at 40 ' p M to St Francis d. Sales Church
thence to IS. Peter and Pauls Cemetery.
Friends of the family are invited TO attend
RUsCHMAN-on wednesday. December ..
Iees. at ; o'eleck a M. after lingering IL
loved husband Of Lulu Ruschman !nee Wellel.
F,,nsral FrSsy ct at: %sloGk p m from family
nient private.
sAsETs Peter md S s; r. beloved son Of
gins. and our dear brother, entered into rest
Wednesday % morning Dsesmber 1901 lat at
t.rment from residence. No. $3.50 Botanicai ave
Friday ssns o, r., at sac to st Mars zire
Of the family are invited to attend. Chicago
papers please copy.
DooLT-on Thursday, December 2. 1898 at
,se LATE samuel 6oo pos ahd fG Hattie
will take place Friday. December 4. at . o'clock
f 1o ca family sr fSG
private.
m. Marie Theresa Hug nee vandenbefg,, vie
of the late Frederick Hug. and mother of Jo-
aged s. years. Funeral saturday. December ;
IsaS at a M from family residence mo, No; ~ =
Calvary Cemetery. Rock Island. ILL.,. papers
please copy.
HTTcHINsoN- "Wednesday. December 2.
Is,3 Mary Mitchell. wife Of Robert Randolph
Friday; 4th inst; at p: m. at the t.hurch o.
he hS,y street and
'SLEvoRN.Entered into rest on Wednesday.
sygSn sscSsd , ssssanS e kes9Th
Tis-os hon IN To
n@y Kievorn and Sadie Mcdonald NEE Klc-
vorn,. Funeral will take place Saturday. De
dence. No. 1876 Hogan street. to Calvary Gene
terry. Friends invited.
MAHER-on Thursday: December 2; 1893 at
oeIcek M Joseph Mah s bs saSel husband 7I
sss%. ATHaf cashsSns F5ant md issss Va
rssis s@ss. No s 49, sheridan venue 70 ~
Riidget's Church. thence to Calvary Cemetery.
Friends are invited TO attend. Deceased was a
member Of A. Q. z, w. Lafayette Lodge No:
Branch Lodge. No. sia. X. Of IF II. " 49, '"'e
Mexican. beloved husband of Nano Mexican tnee
an T Tho and near LIZZIE ae. Mexican 'f nna Mrs.
Mary Bakesy. Funeral ~, will take place from
Saturday. December 6. at o'clock p m. to st
Aiichael's Church. thence to Calvary Cemetery.
q member of ST. Leo's Council, No q *. of
r. NJ. and Painters Union. Local. No. IS.
posToN- Margaret mee Delaney widow Of
the late ]. W. Poston. and sister OF Mrs A.
". Fletcher. Mrs. Mary Doyle, Thomas c,
Michael and John Delaney. Funeral Saturday.
December s, at p m. from residence of 4
IS. Fletcher No. 4iO: Kennerly avenue
STRoDTMAN-Er.eIea into rest. on Tuesday.
December l. 1905, at 1e o'clock r. M. Sarah ].
Sfrodtman. aged So years 10 months and 10 iays.
relict OF the late George Strodtman, beloved
mother OF George W. Strodtman. Mrs. Katie s.
Meicalfe. Mrs. Annie s. Wyatt and Edith
etrodtman. Funeral Friday December L. at .
o'clock o. NJ. from residence. No. isi5 North
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

In. been Rabbi 20 Ycarl.
The twenty-fifth anniversary OF the Rev.
erend Doctor NJ. Spitz as pastor Of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

Funeral of BENJAMIN Tannrath.
The funeral of Benjamin Tannrath of
No. 2S3 Henrietta street will take place
this morning at 9 o'clock in st. Kevin's
Catholic Church. The burial will be in
Calvary Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

DooLY-on Thursday December :. Ieo3 at
I o'clock a. m. Samuel s. Dooly; eldest son
Of the late Samuel s. Dooly and Hattie G.
1aliaferro In his eleventh year The funeral
Will take place Friday. December 1. at O'Clock
p m. from family residence. No 1891 Cook
avenue. 10 Calvary Cemetery Funeral strictly
private
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
Files Bankruptcy Petition.

George W. Fisher filed application in
tho United States District Court yester-
day asking that he be adjudged bankrupt.
s4o115. and his assets s12S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

,l5 Texas and back via NJ. X. 6. T. Ry.
December s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
Eruptions

The only way to get rid
IF pimples and other erup-
ions is to cleanse the blood,
improve the digestion. slim.
late the kidneys, liver ans
kin. The medicine to talkei:
Iood'sSarsaparm;
Which has cured thousaraS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

HuG-on Thursday. December ?; 1893 at a.
m. Marie Theresa Hug tnee Vandenberg,, wife
of the late Frederick Hug and mother of Jo-
scph. Charles. George. Henry and Fred Hug.
aged 81 years. Funeral saturday. December ),
Eas at a. m. from family residence. No. lI5t
cass avenue. TO st. Joseph's Church. thence to
calvary Cemetery. Rock Island H.. papers
please COPY.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

SUSCHMAN-on "Wednesday. December :.
1913. at O'clock a m. after lingering i'll
ness. Henry ". Buschman. aged "a years. be
loved husband OF Lulu Ruschman thee Welle).
Funeral Friday at 2 o'clock .. m. from family
residence. No. 3oaS Sheridan avenue. Inter
nent private.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

HTTcHINSoN-on "Wednesday. December 2.
1903. Mary Mitchell. wife of Robert Randolph
Hutchinson. Funeral services will take place
Friday; 4th Inst; at p: m. at the church Of
Washington avenue. 1nteyment private.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

sTRoDTMAN-Er.eIe co into rest. on Tuesday.
December l. 1903, at 12 o'clock y. M, Sarah l..
Rfrodtman. aged So years 10 months and 10 DAYS.
relict OF the late George Strodtman. beloved
mother Of George W. Strodtman. Mrs Katie s..
Neicalfe. Mrs. Annie s. Wyatt and Edith
strodtman. Funeral Friday. December L. at 9
o'clock 0. M. from residence. No. isi5 North
Eleventh street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04
SPECIALTIES.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
TRUST GO.
ACTS AS
TRUSTEE UNDER MORTGAGES MADE BY
RAILROAD AND OTHER CORPORATIONS. n
DEATHS.
ACTS AS

ANDERSoN-Mary A. Andersen (nee Haber-
berger,, dearly beloved wife of Doctor a'has. f.
Andci son, entered into rest. after a lingering
illness. Interment from her home. No. 3ioi
South jefferson avenue, Sunday, December 6.
thence to IS. Peter and Paul's Cemetery.
Friends of the family invited TO attend.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

PosToN-MarEaret ,nee Delaney. widow Of
the late ]. W. Poston. and sister of Mrs A.
w Fletcher. Mrs. Mary Doyle. Thomas c.
Michael and John Delaney. Funeral Saturday.
December s, at 2. m. from residence of 4
IS. Fletcher. No. 4i0: Kennefly avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-04

'>LEvoRN-Entered into rest on Wednesday.
December 2. 1903. at $50 O'Clock a. m. Barney
Sievorn. beloved husband Of Lezetta Klevorn
nee Macke) and father of +. H Kleyorn An
ma Tirethoff Gnee Kievorn,. Ida Kievorn' To-
n-y Kleyorn and Sadie Mcdonald NEE Kle-
vorn,. Funeral viii take place Saturday. De-
dence. No. 1876 Hogan street. to Calvary Gene
Terry Friends invited,