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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Committee of Board of Public I'm
provements to Investigate
Autos and Delivery Wagons.
WILL DRAFT NEW ORDINANCE.
Experiments Demonstrate That
the Fluid VIII Disintegrate AS
phalt Pavcments-TO Con
suit Detroit Laws.

The Special Committee on Streets of the
Board of Public improvements. comprising
President Phillips. Water Commissioner
Ben Adkins Sewer Commissioner Valiant
and Acting Street Commissioner Stroup.
met yesterday and decided to to make an
Investigation of automobiles using gasoline
as a motive power and oil delivery wagons.
1t has been found that the gasoline which
drips from the tanks is very destructive to
asphalt pavements. Gasoline is used as
one of the tests for asphalt. as it quickly
disintegratcs in the fluid.
Ben Adkins gained some knowledge Of the
law. in this regard while in Detroit about
two weeks ago. and the committee has sent
to the city for copies of the ordinance COW
ering the case.
mittee Will frame an ordinance. making it
iniSdeneanor to operate gasoline autos
haxing this defect in the running gear
ihe ordinance will also cover the case of
OIL wagons. which stand in the streets
while the driver is making his deliveries to
houses. 1t will also include whol.;ale
The committe framed an ordinance whic'
VIII he introduced in the Municipal Assem-
ply to-night, revising section 924 of the
Municipal Code relating to the repairing of
streets after they have been torn up by
corporations.
The new ordinance will provide that on
unlfnproVed streets an excavation must be
filled with material of which the street
Is made of 6-inch layers. instead of 10.
and rammed down to meet the level of
the street The work must be done as soon
as the persons making the excavation have
completed their work
In the case of improved streets macadam
In 4-inch layers must be used in place
of river sand as heretofore. This must be
done until the concrete foundation is
reached. The new concrete must be used,
and the street paved permanently where
, the excavation is made.
President Phillips stated that when the
ordinance was passed and special COM
nittee would demand immediate action. on
the part of those who had occasion to
tear up the streets, in the matter of restor-
ing the street to its original condition.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
SUCCESS PLEAsEs YOUNGER.
Former Bandit Expresses Gratiti
cation at Treatment of Friends.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, July 6.--Cole Younger, once
famous as bandit, is now retiring, un-
ostentatious man, but his career is SO well
known that it would be foolish modesty
for him to refuse to discuss it, and he does
not hesitate to answer any questions that
may be asked him about the story days of
his career or the long years when he and
his brothers, Jim and Bob, were prisoners
at saltwater. Speaking of his experience
since he left prison. he said:
II have been more grateful than 1t Is pos
sibe to express at the way in which l
have been treated since / was pardoned.
Friends have come to me by the hum
dreds and given me the hand Of congratu-
lation upon my release. The people Of
Minnesota have been especially kind.
THE show has been as successful as We
could expect. All through the West We
had audiences as large as WE could ac-
commodate and had a most friendly re-
cepdon. 1 found hundreds Of old friends
and acquaintances and sometimes had to
shake hands with several thousand people
in the course of the day.
"As We came East, we struck bad wealth.
er. which has largely eaten up the profits
which we made when we started out in
April, but we have no reason to complain
of the way In which the crowds have
turned out despite unfavorable weather
conditions"
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
FROG SKIN GRATED ON A MAN.
Remarkable Experiment Promises
to Prove Complete Success.

Ann Arbor, Mich. July 6.-The unusual
experiment of grating frog skin onto the
hand of patient has been successfully per-
formed at the Homeopathic Hospital Of the
Michigan University by Surgeon Westfall.
Albert White. farm workman OF Adrian,
had his hand caught in sander and lost
some twenty inches of skin on the palm and
back Of his hand.
At first skin from the patients leg was
transplanted on the hand, but the operation
was slow and painful. Doctor Westfall then
secured large live frog, and, after destroy
ing its brain, thoroughly cleaned the skin,
sliced the white skin off its belly and placed
the particles on the area to be covered.
These CRAFTS were covered with very thin
rubber tissue, and that surrounded by dress
ing moistened by a common salt solution.
After ninety-six hours the whole dressing
was removed. The frog-skin gratis had
united and the granulation In the, surface of
the raw hand had penetrated up through the
frog skin and projected beyond the surface
of the latter. so that the whole surface ap-
peared red.
The cells in the frog skin had begun to
grow and covered the whole surface of the
new skim. Mr.. White expects to leave the
Homeopathy Hospital in ten days with his
hand completely healed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Man Wanted in st. Louis County
Arrested by Deputy Essen
in Denver.
JUMPED THROUGH A WINDOW.
Prisoner Charged With Perpetrat-
ing a Swindle Made Desperate
Effort to Evade Ap-
prehensiOn.

Special Deputy Sheriff Fred Essen re-
turned to Clayton last night from Denver
with Emil Albrecht. whom he captured III
the Colorado Capitol after desperate en-
counter.
Albrecht is wanted in st. Louis County
on a charge of swindling the family oil
Peter Nlslin in De Hodiamont. to whom he
represented that he was Il German oil aris-
tocratic birth. He said that he was working
at the Worlds Fair when he applied for
board. He only stayed there a short time
when he got slOS from his host and dis
appeared.
An indictment was returned against him
by the May Grand Jury. y month later
the Chief of Police of Los Angeles notified
Sheriff Hencken that Albrecht had been
arrested there on trivial charge and while
in confinement had voluntarily confessed to
the DE Hodiamont deed. saying his con-
science hurt him.
Hencken asked Essen to so to California
after Albrecht and ne consented. The pris-
oner seemed very contrite over his misdeed
and accompanied Essen without requisition
papers. He jumped out of a moving train
at La Hunta, Colo, and disappeared in the
mountains.
Before leaving California he had written
to friend in Cincinnati to send his trunk
W N''oi oitlclie I>C s,i't4
street Denver. Essen communicated with
Sitterle, asking him to inform him of devel-
0pments. Friday he got word to come to
Denver Immediately, and left on the next
train, reaching there at 6 o'clock Sunday
morning.
He went to Sitterles address and aroused
the occupants out of bed, but no one seemed
to have heard of the man. He secured the
neighborhood, and finally got a clew that >.
person answering his description was room
ing, at the house of a. Miller at Eleventh
and Curtis streets He went TO the pyNcp,
stopping on his way at police station, and
enlisting the services Of two detectives.
The detectives went In the house and
Essen remained on the outside. Albrecht
had been informed that some one was in
quiring for him. representing that he had
brought his trunk from Cincinnati and was
ready for flight. When the detectives came
in he jumped through window on the roof
Of porch and slid down post.
As he reached the bottom Essen grabbed
him. Albrecht started to resist. but was
thrown to the ground His captor fell on
top of him. BY the time the detectives ar
rived Essen had his man handcuffed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
MANY WITNESSES SUMMONED
BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
Circuit Attorney FOLK Will Resume In
Nestiantion of Legislative
BoOdIing To-Day.

Circuit Attorney Folk will resume the In
vestigati II of legislative boodling before
the Grand Jury this morning when half
a dozen or more witnesses will be exam
ined. Mr.. Folk yesterday refused to give
out a list of the men who had been sub
poened. 1t is thought that former Senator
Charles Z. Peers of Warrenton will be one
of the witnesses. He was leader of the
Senate combination in 1895 and 1897.
Victor Kaiser of Jefferson City. clerk in
the Madison Hotel. has also been sub
poened. He is supposed to have stood
guard over a satche containing $4,000 dur.
ing the session of 1889. He will be asked
to state who gave the money TO him.
According TO current gossip, a witness
who has been wanted for months will ap-
pear this morning. a subpoena has been
out for this witness since the beginning Of
the investigation. but he has remained out
of the State until this time. Circuit Attor,;
ney Folk refused to confirm the rumor and
until the witness appears, nothing is GER
tainly known about his intentions.
Judge .. NJ. Spencer of St. Joseph was a
visitor to the Circuit Attorneys Office yes
terday. The reason of his visit was not
civ
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
INCREASE IN DEATH RATE.
Seventy-Four Burial Permits Is
sued on July 6.

Seventy-four burial permits were issued
by Doctor Thomas Reber, the mortuary
clerk in Health Commissioner Simon's office
yesterday. This is the largest number IN
any one day so far this summer. and shows
a marked increase since the hot weather
set in.
Last week 24 permits were issued. as
against 246 for the previous week. OF the
number issued last week 10l We're for chill
dren under years of age and forty-one for
persons over 60.
During the week forty-four of the deaths
were subject to the investigation of Coroner
FunkhouSer. Doctor Reber recorded 2lS
births during the week.
Doctor Reher estimates that at the pres
ent rate of increase the death rate will soon
reach the record of last summer. whAn he
issued III burial permits in one day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
FOUND HIS L0NG-L0ST UNCLE,
X. O. Wood Located Relative Who
Disappeared Forty Years Ago.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bunker Hill. Ill. July 6-R. o. Wood OF
this city few days ago went to Arizona
on a prospecting tour. In Tavapai County
he discovered an aged uncle. Michael Fos-
ter. who had been lost to his relatives for
forty years and was believed to be dead
Foster Is 50 years old. but is in good
health. Forty years ago ne left home and
was not heard from until his nephew acci-
dentally discovered him. Foster was the
founder of the village of Fosterburg. north
east of Alton. III. He has returned tn
Bunker Hill and will spend the remaindes
of his days there.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
ALLEGED CROOKS ARRESTED.
Caught Pickpockets at the 'Hiber-
nian Picnic, 1t Is Said.

Thomas, alias Red" Gibe and Thomas
Edwards, alias ''The Kid" alias Tom
Morgan, alleged pickpockets, were ar
rested at Normandy Grove Sunday by
Detective Greely, Of st. Loyis. The men
were Just returning from the Hibernian pic
mic held there.
Greely claims to have caught them in
the act of picking the pockets of Harry
M Spencer, and the latter yesterday ap-
piled to Prosecuting Attorney johnson for
a warrant, charging them with ATTEMPTED
highway robbery. The warrant was issued
Johnson's request.
After their arrest the men were locked in
the holdover in st. Louis. They will be
removed to the Clayton Jail to-day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
SIMON MAKES APPOINTMENTS.
Names Assistant Superintendent
and Clerk OF Female Hospital.

Health Commissioner Simon announced
the appointment yesterday of Doctor j. 5.
Herrington as Assistant Superintendent Of
the Female Hospital and NJ. J. Clarke as
chief clerk at the same institution.
Assistant Health Commissioner Francis
stated that as result of the article printed
in The Republic some time ago setting forth
the law as regards the collection of garbage
and what the householder must do, the
complaints had diminished greatly.
Although there had been great improve
ment along this line, Mr.. Francis said that
there was still room for advancement and if
the public at large would keep the regLla-
tions in mind there would be small oppor-
tunity for complaint.
The books in the dispensary show that
the department had very busy day on the
Fourth. Forty ambulance calls were an
swered during the twenty-four hours and
fifty-eight cases Were treated at the office.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
WARM WEATHER TO CONTINUE.
Indications Point to Several Days
Days of High Temperature.

Forecaster Bowie predicts continued warm
weather for St. Louis and vicinity to-day.
The heat waves will, however. be tem1ered
with fresh southerly winds that will make
the weather pleasanter than 1t otherwise
would be. Weather conditions elsewhere do
not give encouragement Of cooler weather
within the next few days The only 'low'
on the weather map is lowering over the
rockies. with little prospect of reaching the
Mississippi valley.
There has been general rise in pressure
over the Mississippi valley, and the indica-
tions point to several days of high tenn
perature for this vicinity.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.
Mrs. Margaret Hoffmeister Dies at
the Age of Eighty.

Mrs. Margaret Hoffmeister, an old resident
of st. Louis. died yesterday morning after q
lingering illness at her home. No. ISIS South
Broadway. She was nearly 80 years old.
She was born in Germany August To- 1923.
She came to st. Louis by the way of New
Orleans in 1910. For some time she lived in
st. Louis County with her parents. Since
1858 she has lived in st. Louis.
She was married to Christian Hoffme!ster
in 1s4S. Five children survive her. They
are: Christian. Charles W.. Jacob c., Fred
and Mrs. Minnie Ziebold.
The funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon at 2:S0 o'clock from the family resi-
dence, No. 1918 South Broadway. to st.
Boniface's Church. The interment will be
in Mount Olive Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
WORDS WERE NOT PRESIDENTS
He Does Not Think Lynching Is
Ever COndonable.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July 6.-By misunderstand-
ing an injustice was done the President and
the Secretary of the Navy in the interview
with Mr.. Moody on lynching. which was
published in this mornings Republic.
The Secretary of the Navy was made to
put in the mouth of the President some
words which might be construed into the
condoning of lynching under certain condi-
tions The Individual who uttered the
thought was not the President, but another.
No conversation occurred at which the
President was even present.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
The Thou.und Islands.

There may be somewhere on the earth a
more delightful region than that of the
been discovered. It Is the Venice Of AmerS.
lea. but also has good hotels that can be
kept warm il there shall happen to be
cold rainy evening. 1t Is as fine as the Bay
of Naples. with 1000 picturesque Islands
scattered along the twenty-five miles Of one
of the most beautiful rivers in the world.
in No. 10 Of the "Four-Track Ser.es," The
Thousand Islands," Copy will be mailed
free on receipt of 2-cent stamp by George
H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
4 TEXAS WONDER.

One snail bottle Of the Texas Wonder,
Halls Great Discovery. cures all kid
ney and bladder troubles. removes gravel,
cure diabetes. seminal emissions. weak
and lame backs. rheumatism and all ir-
regularities Of the kidneys aHa :..addes :,
butn sr<sl- ss<sf SrsssSen; regulates bladder
troubles. in children. II not sold by your
druggist, It will De sent by mail on receipt
of 81 One small bottle Is two months
i.eIt,a--t ard seldom fails to perfect q
cure. On. L. W Han, SOLE ,..Grui,.sssa.--.,
r. o. Box 62S. st, Louis. 40. Send for testi.
moniais. Sold by all druggists. Office. 29a1
Olive street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
PLAYMATEs' CRUEL PRANK.
Peter McCabe Badly Burned by
Cigarette Dropped Down Back.

Peter McCabe, 9 years old. of No. 1893
Prairie avence is at the City Hospital suf-
fering with severe burns on the back and
shoulders caused by playmate by the
name Of Higgins dropping lighted cigar
ette stump down young McCabe's back. His
clothes were set on fire and had burned the
bow severely before the flames could be ex-
tinguished by McCabes other playmates.
The burns were dressed at the City Hos
pital. No serious results will follow.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
RE8COCK JUDGMENT SET ASIDE.
Damage Suit Against Merchants
Exchange to Be Retired.

The verdict of the jury in the damage suit
of Austin L. Babcock against the Merchants
Exchange of st. Louis was set aside bv
Judge McElhinney in the Clayton Circuit
Court yesterday. Babcock sued for s500l0
damages because the defendant had had
him arr ested on a charge of vagrancy. The
jury gave him verdict for 1000
Judge McElhinney sustained the motion
for new trial on account of an error in
an instruction for the plaintiff and because
the verdict appeared to be the result OF
passion and prejudice and gross miscon-
ception of the law and is against the law
The case has been in the courts for several
years.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
RAILROAD OFFICIAL SHOT.
Pulaski Leeds Dangerously Wound
ed by Discharged Employe.

Louisville, KY. July 6-Pulaski Leeds,
master mechanic of the Louisville and Nash
vile Railroad. was shot and dangerously
wounded to-day by G. 3. Werner, former
employe of the road. Werner. after shoot
ing Mr.. Leeds, fatally shot himself
Werner had recently been discharged and
II is supposed he was wrought up over some
alleged grievance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
JOHN LINAHAN's WILL FILED.
Left Bulk of Estate to His Broth
er Daniel.

The will of John Linahan, formerly a sec
ondhand book dealer, was filed for probate
yesterday. His estate is said TO be worth
$4,000 to $4,000.
He left 100 to his sister. Mrs Neil Nc
Isaac of Nicasio, CAL. and 500 to Mrs.
Mary Reigle of San Francisco, Cal. To his
brother. Daniel Linahan. he left $500 and
all money on deposit in the Mechanics
Bank of st. Louis. two houses. his books
and furniture.
He directed that his brother pay to st.
Bridgets Church $50 to have masses said
for his SOUL He also directed that
legatee named only as Kate" receive
$500. The will was executed May 81, 1902
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
children to visit Delmar Garden.

The Vacation Playground children. num-
bering almost 5000. will be given an outing
at Delmar Garden this afternoon from to
G o'clock Manager Jannopoulo will ex-
tend every courtesy to his youthful guests:
A special matinee has been carded and all
the attractions of the place will be open 10
the children. The ladies on the committee
candy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
TERRIER HAS A QUEER FAMILY.
Animal at st. Joseph Adopts a Pig
and Lamb.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Monroe City. Mo-. July Ga pup. a pig
and lamb constitute the family Of yell
low terrier belonging to r L Hixon of st.
Joseph.
The pig and lamb are adopted, but they
seem TO nave as mucn care and as great a
rier as the pup. There were three AS in
the litter. but two of them died. TIE terrier
at once adopted the mig and the iss--.h- l.:.=.
ems ;Ttatc together constantly, exhibiting a
queer freak in animal affection.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
READ THIS.

St. Louis. Mo-. June IS. 1s03.-This is to
certify that have been cured of Kidney
Trouble by the use Of the Texas Wonder,
Halls Great Discovery, and l cheerfully
ner. Respectfully, 8. BLOCK.
3917 Washington avenue
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
INDlANA's TAXABLE PROPERTY.
Assessments May Be Increased as
Much as $2O0,0OO,0O0.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Richmond, Ind, July 6.-The value of In
diana's taxable property will be increased
between s15O0oO.OO0 and $500 600 on the
State tax duplicate when the State Board
of Tax Commissioners takes up the re-
adjustment of real estate assessments the
latter part Of August. Last year the value
OF Indiana's taxable property was $780,
9S1, ,497.
The basis upon which the State Board
has readjusted real estate assessments was
established in 1898, and since that time real
estate has increased greatly in value. AS
whole it is believed the Increases will
range from Is to 25 per cent.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Rural Free Delivery.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. July 6.-Rural free delivery
service will be established to commence
August /, as follows:
Missouri-Hopkins, Nodaway County; one ear
rer: length Of route % miles: population served.
543
IlIinois-Marshal Clark County: two carriers
length OF routes, 469s miles: population served.
LOIS Martinsville, Clark County: three carriers;
i5i5. Reynolds. Rock Island County: two car
riers; length OF routes. i9k miles; population
served, S69
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Properly Fitted Glasses

Are assured the wearer by consulting DR..
Bond or DR.. Montgomery. Steel frames 81
up; gold, S. up. Eyes tested free.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Nlustratsd cata!oq-3O4 pa2es-,adiled free.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Did Not Care to Live.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
st Charles. Mo. July 6-Dudley Stone. a
young man Of 20 years despondent on ac-
count of his mother leaving here to reside
elsewhere, attempted suicide by taking
morphine in whisky Sunday night. He was
discovered and his life was saved by the
prompt work of physician.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
p,.,huo,,h Rtny. ~,

BirthmOnth Rings for July,
Set with ruby, meaning Mobility Of Mind"
81 to s.. and set with rubies and diamonds
up to $500.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Writs for our so4-page catoto0 Nailed Jres.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Third District Appellate Court.

Third District Appellate Court.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Springfield. H., July 6.-Proceedings in
the Appellate Court, Third District, to-day
were as follows:
Rankin ct al. vs Rankin: motion by appellee
for leave 20 submit briefs not in conformity with
rules allowed.
Finley Brewing Company vs. People ex rel. !;
motion by appellee for leave to file briefs and
additional abstract OF record instanter allowed.
Taken on call: 76, a. 70. 50. 81. s.. Sc. 81. S.
Court adjourned to s-a. m. tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Engraved Calling Cards.

100 finest calling cards and engraved plate
(scripD, s15c; 100 cards from your plate, 81.
MERMOD 6 JACCARD'S.
Broadway and Locust.
Our S0f,pGge cdt7iog mailed free.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
TRANSPORT SUMNER BEACHED.
Struck Reef and Came Near Sink
ing With Troops on Board.

Manila, July 6.-The United States trans
port Sumner, having on board the Fourth
Infantry. struck an uncharted reef and her
forward hold filled rapidly. necessitating the
vessel being beached.
The Sumner was beached in seven feet Of
water near Mauban. Island of Luzon. Sew
eral of her forward plates were broken.
Two interisland transports were dispatched
to continue the distribution of the Fourth
Infantry to various stations in LuZon and
to bring the Twenty-sixth Infantry to
Manila. where that regiment will embark
on the transport Logan and sail for San
Francisco.
The Four Track News for July, best yet.
Sold by newsdealers. Five cents a copy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07

The delightful excursion Diamond Joe"
line to ST. Paul is made more pleasant by
stopping at Hotel Metropolitan.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
Cutslass Berry Bowls,

CutGlnss Berry BOw1s,
Beautiful designs, deep, rich cuttinGs-very
brilliant, IS to SIS.
MERMoD & JACCARD'S.
Broadway and Locust.
Write for eataIog, 1000 engrauings. Hailed Jres.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07

Senator Costello in the City.
State Senator Frank Costello of Maysyille
was in the city yesterday with his mother.
They left for their home last night.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07

STOCKHOLM-A lockout Of foundries and
machine shops throughout Sweden. affect
ing 1900 men, has been declared as the
result of wage dispute.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
$3.50 California and Return.

VIA MIsSOuRl Pacific RAILWAY:
Only line with through Pullman Sleeping
Cars to San Francisco. For particulars In
quire at City Ticket Office. s. E. Cor. Sixth
and Olive streets.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
The MNew York Express'

The New YORK EIpresE
Leaves st. Louis via lia-Pennsylvania
lines at l1:35 D. m. daily. Through sleeping
cars; dining cars. Ticket offices. Seventh
and Olive and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-07-07
OIL Found Mt Alhambra.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Alhambra. ILL.,. July s-Coal oil was dis
by a contractor who was prospecting for
coal.