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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
Railway Notes and Changes.

Passenger officials OF most Of the as
sociations in the United States will as
semble in Chicago to-day to formulate
a plan whereby compliance with the Elkins
bill can be effected.
"A meeting of the local members of the
Central Passenger Association will be held
this afternoon at the Office Of F. d. Gil
dersleeve. the assistant general passenger
agent of the B. & o. S-W.
F. T. Hatch is appointed superintendent
of the Peoria division of the Vandalia. with
office at Terre Haute.
j Q. Crockett is appointed superintend-
ent of the Terre Haute and Logansport
Railway and the Logansport and Toledo
Railway. with office at Logansport.
A meeting OF the General Managers
Committee Of the Terminal Association will
be held to-day at the Terminal Station.
Bids will be opened for the new interlock-
ing plant and other improvements consid-
cred.
C G. Warner and Russell Harding.
vice presidents of the Missouri Pacific, sys-
TEN. Iron Mountain Railway. departed yes
terday for New York City. where they will
attend the meeting of the directors. which
is 10 be held to-day for the purpose OF
electing officers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
POLICEMAN IN A BATTLE
WITH A DESPERATE NEGRO.
Fugitive Is Brought Down by Patroi-
man Who Fired when Revolver
Was Pointed mt Him.

John Easton. a negro, was arrested by
Policeman Ryan i'll the Terminal Railroad
yards. East -. Louis. after a veritable
duel with revolvers had been fought, ana
after Easton had shot Malcolm Loman, also
a negro. In the side and hip.
Easton had been at what is known as
the yellow Dog saloon on st; CAR ave
nue. between East St. Louis and Brooklyn.
and was buying drinks. when Loman came
in Loman works in a packing house. ana
was greasy and dirty, and Easton remarked
the fact.
This made Loman angry. and he said
few things, which were taken up by Eas-
ton.
Easton drew his revolver and fired several
ton ran out of the place Policeman Ryan
chased him down the railroad Yards. Both
used their revolvers. and coming round
box car met face to face.
The negro threw his revolver on a level
with the policeman and fired. Policeman
Ryan pulled the trigger of his weapon. and
the aim was ,ruer. for the negro dropped.
He was taken to the police station with
Loman. and from there was removed to
St Mary's Hospital.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
PRISONERS RELEASE ASKED.
Former Soldier Charged With
Numbering a Filipino.

Warden Robert ". McClaughry of the
Federal Penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth.
kas.. yesterday filed, in the United States
Circuit Court Of Appeals his return to the
writ of habeas corpus asked for in the
case Of Thomas Gaffney.
Gaffney was q private in COMPANY L
Twenty-seventh Regiment. U. s. ", sta
TONED at Mountalban. Luzon Philippines.
and 1t is charged he murdered q native
there. He was tried by court-martial and
sentenced to fifteen years in a military
prison. He is confined in the prison at
Fort Leavenworth.
His release is asked for on the ground
that he Is unlawfully confined because Fort
Leavenworth is not a military prison un-
der the meaning Of the law.
The Warden's answer declares that the
prisoner is being confined legally accord
ing to the findings and provisions of the
court-martial.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
KINDERGARTEN LEAGUE
EadS 2, LacIedex -


meeting OF the charmen of the various ,on,
Init.ee5 OF the civic Improvement League was
held yesterday afternoon in the Office Of ,be
president Sec George b. Leighton. The following
man. chairman of the Press COMMITTEES. a "a
NoGrheide, OF the Membership Committee: Hen.
~ 7. Kent. of he Legisati IN COMMITTEE. I u
Roth Of the SiFrboard Committee: DWIGHT r
Davis Of the open-Air Fairgrounds Committee:
a. G. Fish, of the Was.e-Paper Box Communities !.
Mrs /. NJ. Mccall. chairman of the sanitary
Committee; r.. j. Taussig. of the Public SANTA,
ton Committee. and Pierre Cnouteau Of the Civic
Pride Festival Committee. OF the Eyecutiye
Committee. G. B. Leighton. o. L. Whiteiaw
NJ. C1unden and Earl Iayman attended The oh
tect OF the meeting was the formation Of the
league plan Of action for the coming year and
the enactment of the proper steps TO carry III
out to successful issue. -
The Sanitary Committee reported. that II had
arranged for series Of lectures to lie given in
the near future.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
U. S. JUDGE TRIEBER PREsIDEs.
Motion to Prefer an Arnold Cred
itOr Is Overruled.

Judge Jacob Treber of the United States
District Court of Arkansas, occupied the
bench of the United States District Court
here yesterday, in place of Judge Adams
Judge Adams was busy preparing to hear
the Wabash injunction proceedings whi,h
will come up for argument to-day, and
assist him in attending to the other cases
on his docket.
The first case heard by Judge Trieber was
a molten filed by Sterling p Bond to dis
miss the petition in bankruptcy against
Z. ]. Arnold & Co.
Mr.. Bond represented client named
Seaman of Greenvile. ILL.,, who was said
to be a creditor of Arnold for merchandise
sold the concern. The dismissal was asked
for on the ground that Seaman is a bona
fide creditor. and the creditors named in
the petition are not.
Judge Trieber overruled the motion and
declared Arnold a bankrupt
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
REGISTRATION CLOSES TO-DAY.
Polling Places Will Be Open From
= n. IN. TO 10 n. m.

Those desiring TO vote at the coming city
election and who have failed to register at
the City Hall must take advantage Of the
precinct registration to-day or they will not
be allowed to cast their ballot.
Polling places in the various wards will be
open from o'clock this morning till 10
tonight for the accommodation OF those
who have not heretofore registered.
The Board of Election Commissioners at
its meeting yesterday decided to place both
the Republican and Democratic candidates
for the Board of Education on the same
ticket.
As there are four places on the board to
be filed. and as the Democrats and Repub-
licans nominated only two candidates each,
these candidates undoubtedly will be elected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
CITIZENS PARTY CANDIDATES..
All but Two Aldermen Renominated
In East St, LOuiA,

Primaries for the nomination of Aldermen
were held by the Citizens party last night
in East St. Louis. resulting in the renoHl-
nation of five of the present Aldermen
Those nominated were: First Ward.
Robert Cunningham: Second Ward, j; s.
Harvey: Third Ward. Fred GiessinS:
Fourth Ward. e. S. Coddingham; Fifth
Ward. John May; Sixth Ward. Dan Spreck-
Ter; Seventh Ward. Thomas J. Manfon. May
and Sprcckler are new candidates.
Delegates were also selected to attend the
convention of the Citizens party at the
City Hall Thursday night.
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OF the diamond from 10 to 10 and to 1
O'Clock to-day was full of balls and it kept
the many spectators jumping 70 dodge the
erass-cutters and sky-scraper drops sent out
from the home plate to the in and outfield-
ers
"Rhody'' Wallace was the center Of at
traction at this afternoons practice game,
and the lightning doubles by the infelders
was a revelation to many of the spectators.
Sudhoff and SEWERS limbered w from the
box and showed themselves to he in shape
for a good season.
Manager McAleer received the following
telegram from Powell and Sugden this even
ing:
Jackson. Miss. March 16.-Will be down
tomorrow is the boat don't spring a leak.
A series of exhibition games has been
arranged for the Vicksburg CMiss) Cotton
State League. to be played March 80 and
81 and April !.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
STICK TO NEW YORK GIANTS.
Davis and pelehanty VIII Hold Club
to Its Contract.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Savannah. Ga. March Is-George Davis
and Delehanty may, after all, play with the
Giants this year. 1t became known here
to-day that Davis would not play with the
Chicago American League club. although
assigned there by the Peace Committee.
Through his attorney, John NJ Ward
Davis has notified President Brush of the
New York club that he will hold the club
to its contract with him for two years.
Davis will rest on his oars, If necessary,
looking TO the New York club for his sal
AIRY.
II is probable that Delehanty will take
the same course. 1t is. therefore. extremely
likely that both these crack players will
become Giants
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
yANDERBILT's STABLES SHOWING.
Wins One Race and Runs Second in
Another mt st. Cloud Opening.

Paris. March 16-W. *. Vanderbilt
stables made a notable showing at to-day 9
opening OF the racing season at st. Cloud.
cleopatra ii winning the Prix des Troenes.
Edna getting the place in the Priy d'Ouver-
ture and Quos Ego running fourth in the
Prix des Pierriers.
The chief event was the PriX st. Cloud.
of $4,000 in which Mr.. Van!erblt's Bilt-
more was among the favortes. but was
withdrawn. Count de Pourtales's Nor
,ienskjold won the race.
Nash Turner rode Cleopatra II and Quos
EGO and J. Ransch had the mount on Edna
Mcintyre. MacGinn, Thompson and Rigby
We're among the American Jockeys who had
mounts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
TRI-CITIES.
DROWNED IN HORSESHOE LAKE.

LOUIS Fr1tE, nm Aged FtShernnn. F8iis
From DuckbOat.
Louis Fritz. an aged fisherman. was
drowned early yesterday morning in Horse
shoe Lake by the capsizing of a small duck
boat in which he was rowing. 1t was sew
eral hours before the body was recovered.
Fritz was 80 years old and was known in
the neighborhood as Dutch Louis. He
lived at Neuman's farm, a short distance
from the lake, but spent most Of his time
fishing.
He mad been out in the boat all night and
was returning to shore when the accident
happened. About o'clock yesterday MORN
ing his boat was noticed floating bottom
up. A search was instituted.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
New Country Club Manager.

N: r. Enudsen. formerly connected with the
staff Of Manager J. 3. Steghers Of the Mercan-
tile Club. has been appointed manager OF the
Country Club. Mr.. Knudsen will assume the du-
ties of his new position to-day. He Is an expert
clubman having held every position from NEE
senrer TO his present post. He Is widely ac-
quainted with members Of st. LDris clube. and IL
generally known by his nickname Carl
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

will meet the joint committee tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock.
The committee has accepted the invita-
ton, and. therefore will not announce the
result OF the pon of votes taken during the
last few DAYS on the question of a strike.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
BROWNS AT HARD PRACTICE.
Four Hours of Fast Work Yesterday
Followed a Sunday Rest
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Baton Rouge, La, March 1.-THE St
Louis Browns had four hours of good hard
practice on the l.. S. L. diamond to-day
Yesterday was an ideal day for practice, but
as athletic sports are prohibited on the
campus grounds on Sunday a majority of
the team took advantage of the sunshine
and went horseback riding
However, the atmosphere In the vicinity
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
LARGE LUMBER CONCESSION.
Orient Line Given Timber on Two
Million Acres,

Kansas City. Mo-. March ia dispatch
from Chihuahua Mexico, says that the
Mexican Government has granted a conces
sion to Arthur E. Stillwell. president of the
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railroad.
for the utilization of the timber on two
million acres of land situated in the west
ern part of that State.
1t is the-purpose of the railroad company
to establish a number of large mills in the
timber region, through which the road will
paSs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
CALLAHAN AS MANAGER.
Will Handle the Chicago American
League Ball Team.

Chicago, March 16.-President Comiskey
of the Chicago American League Baseball
Club, announced to-day that James ]. Gala
ham, the pitcher. had been appointed man.
ager of the team for the campaign of 1903.
The team will leave tomorrow for Mobile.
Ala, where the spring training will be done.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
EAST SIDE NEWS.
their fines and began their Jail sentence a
1920 a. m. At 1l:a0 they were released.
Opposition Ticket in Madison

movement is on foot in Madison to
place an Independent citizens ticket in the
field for the spring election in opposition
to the one headed by Mayor Coyle. A meet
ing was held last night, at which candidates
were discussed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
LEG WILL BE AMPUTATED.
Old Injury Results Seriously to James
o. Miller.

James o. Miller OF Believille, member Of
the State Legislature. will undergo an oper-
alton this morning at St. Elizabeth Hospi-
tai. when his left leg will be amputated.
Some years ago Mr.. Miller sustained a
fracture of the leg. Recently the injury
caused much pain. His physicians decided
that the operation was necessary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
Wa. Thought to he Dead.

REPCBLlC SPECIAL
Evansville. Ind. March 1s.-william Shut
tleworth has returned to his home at Union
town. KY, after an absence Of fifteen years.
He was believed to be dead and his family
had abandoned all hopes of ever seeing hmm,
again.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
E.cb Finrer valued at s,.ooo

William j., II. Stevens. aged IS years sued
the St Louis coffin Company in the Circuit
Court yesterday for SIS 62l for injuries for the
alleged loss of three fingers Of his right hand
and an injury to fourth finger. He aver that
he was operating machine when the accident
occurred
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
WILL HOLD FURTHER CONFERENCES
Result CT n. ". n. II. & H. Poll Will
Not BE Announced.

New Haven. Conn. March 1S.-President
Hall OF the New. York. New Haven ard
communication to the joint committee Of
employees Of the road, announcing that he
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

PROGRESS. arrived in Madison yesterday for a brief
visit. - o'ieA
Suit fo- 1890 damages has been filed in the
Circuit Court against the Gibson Asphaltum
Company OF Madison by c. z. Cardwem q for
mer employe who claims that he was injured
while working at the plant.
-Vork viii be started the Madison
car shops order for 600 cars for the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad.
Work has been started on the new belt of
the Terminal Railroad at Granite CITY.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
CENTRAL LEAGUE,
Acmes 4, Centuries 1.

Giessow made 50 in the third game Of the match
between the AcTneS and the Centurys on the
Acme alleys last evening. The score:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
WILL BE CALLED THE RELIANCE.
Adrain Iselin Decides on Name for
New Gun Defender.

New York. March 1.-THE name of the
new cup defender to meet the Shamrock
III will be Reliance. This was officially an
nounced tonight by the secretary of the
New York Yacht Club on behalf of Mr..
Adrian Iselin
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

Monday Manager Donayan announces that
the sprintng exercises will be placed on
tap. This will be done in order to work off
the winter fat of several of his players. The
weather here is very warm and the sun
beats down as though IT were the middle of
July TO the boys from Missouri.
All the players are anxiously awaiting the
chance to take a fall out of the Browns.
From the way they are talking one would
think that the gang has the championship
OF St Louis already in its grasp
Now that the infield fight seems to be set
tied. the tussle for jobs in the pitching de-
partment will go on harder than ever.
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TH-C1
w. P. Hagthrop. edt,
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10. q tried and true; bicycles, au-
. 2 Preparing. Morgan q Hard
>sBeil phone. Lindeli 141lA.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
BOWLING.
OFFICE MEMS LEAGUE.
DeImnr. s. Rough Rider.

Scores a, the oface Mems Club were:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17

Davy Brain has captured the third sack
without much of a fight He will undoubt-
edly make great hit with the St. Louis
fans. He Is neat. wel-mannered young
man. He plays fast, aggressive bali and,
best of all. he can hit hard. He is also
an adept at bunting the sphere. At short
Otto Williams seems to have everything his
own way, unless Smith. the Kansas City
boy. makes sudden squirt and surprises
every one.
OF the new twirlers Mcfarland, Milton,
brand so far.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-17
ST. LOUIS LEAGUE,


Scores on the Grand alleys:
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.Rpin St.-Paper hang
all work done at
Guaranteed: send postal.
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~ else painting; work
%SHSSet e1timates. HurL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
REGULARS WIN IN
 ENSLEY ELECTION
N. w. SCOTT REELECTED MAYOR BY LARGE MAJORITY AND THE "sTRAIGHToUT" TICKET WINS ALL THE WAY THROUGH.

Ensley. February 1o.-(special)-After an exciting contest at the polls the regu- lar democratic ticket won a complete victory here today and N. w. Scott was elected mayor. Following Is a list of the candidates for the various offices and the number of votes received:
 Mayor-N. w. Scott, 297; L. c. Waldrop, 167.
 Aldermen, First Ward-W. c. Hutto, 154 Robert King 167; H. W. Phillips, 256; D. H. White. POI.
 Second Ward-W. J. Cusick, 267; W. w. McTyere, 2S6; D. J. Rogers, 172; w. T. Terry, 140
 Third Ward-George B. Graham, 235; J. E. Hollingsworth, 207 Edgar Keenon, 174; T. G. Mackey, 175; T. B. Patton, 264; F. R. Thompson, 3S5; J. J. Walker, 1s2
 About one week ago Charles fl. Mandy chairman of the campaign of the Straight outs, sent a telegram to pr. Russell M Cunningham, lieutenant governor of Ala bama, whose home is in this city, inviting him to be present at a meeting called to further the interest of the regular nom- inees; to which a reply has been re- ceived. The lieutenant governor express ed his regret at being unable to attend the rally for the nominees and is most emphatic in endorsing those who were nominated, he feared his good friends on the citizens ticket had violated the true principles of genuine democracy and that if he were present at the voting he should certainly have to try to influence all his friends to vote for the Straightouts,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
INTEREST AROUSED
 IN GREEK CHURCH
FATHER DoRoTHlos OF ATLANTA CHURCH CONDUCTS SEVERAL IMPORTANT RELIGIOUS sERV. lcEs-NEW $5ooo CHURCH.

Father Dorothios pastor of the Greek church in Atlanta, has been in Birming ham for several days trying to arouse in- terest among the Greek colony in the new church which he desires to establish here.
 He has been fairly successful and it Is now expected that $5OoO will be raised in the near future to erect building.
 During his stay Father Dorothios has held some very interesting religious ser vices at the Greek hall on First avenue.
 Sunday he celebrated mass and at 12:3O the baptism of the infant daughter of T. N. Balabanos proprietor of the Hobson cafe, took place, This ceremony was especially interesting as little Miss Bala- banos Is the first Greek baby born in Birmingham. She was born November 21, 1902 and although only two months and a half old, is said already to show traces of Greek beauty. The attendants indeed have pronounced her the prettiest baby. in Birmingham.
 The baptismal rites were about two hours long and in addition to the inner sion of the infant three times after being annointed there was a great deal Of chanted ritual
 Following the christening George Covelis and Miss Anastasia A. Makrie were married. MT. Covels has been In Birmingham about three years but Miss Makrie has been here only two weeks. The ceremony was followed by the throwing of little bon bon confections and rice at the bride and groom.
 Monday Father Dorothios conducted funeral services over the remains of Pete Chadtino who was buried that day.
 If is felt now that work will proceed rapidly toward the erection of Greek edifice in Birmingham There are about 25o Creeks in the city. Only eight of this number are females and that includes little Miss Barabanos. Five Of them are married and two are young ladies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
RECORD OF COURTS.

Cornelius Johnson was convicted in the first division of the Criminal court yesterday on charge of larceny. He was charged with stealing scrap iron about year ago
 The cases of vagrancy against dozen white men were continued until today.
 In the first division of the City court a verdict for $50 for the plaintiff was rendered in the case of N. c. Samuels against the Birmingham Water Works company.
 The case of w. J. Wedgeworth agains' Brewer and Jones, suit for s1000 damages is on trial The case involves an interest ing point. The plaintiff claims he owns a mill dam on the Warrior river and that in March 1902 logs were fioated on the river by the defendant and coming against the dam damaged 1t in number of places.
 In the Circuit court a verdict by con- sent for s25O was given the plaintiff in the case of W. J. Whitaker against the sloss Iron and Steel company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
CLUBS CORDIAL LETTER
 TO HON. ALTON B. PARKER

enthusiastic southern welcome and re- ception.
 Alabama, first upon the roll call of states. would feel proud to be numbered among the first in the Hand of cotton" to meet and greet one of the nations ablest democrats and one of our coun- trys soundest statesmen. Trusting that your duties will permit the acceptance of this invitation at an early date, we are
 III. A THOMPSON,
 Secretary.
 'WILLIAM E. FORT,
 Chairman.
 ROY MCCULLOUGH,
 III. l.. McALISTER,
 Committee on Invitation If the invitation of the club is accepted by Judge Parker preparations will at once be made for his entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11

In accordance with the resolution adopt ed at the last meeting of the Young Mems Social and Political club to invite Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, to speak in Birmingham. a letter directed to him was mailed yesterday.
 If the invitation Is accepted banquet will be rendered Judge Parker upon the occasion of his visit.
 The letter sent to the distinguished democrat is as follows;
 We are authorized by the Young Men 8 Social and Political club of Birmingham, Ala, to invite you to address our club and the democracy of Alabama on a date in the near future to be set by you on whatever day proves suitable to you.
 "A banquet will be rendered you by the citizens of Birmingham under the au- spices of our club.
 We can assure you of a warm and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-11
"The Christian" at the Biiou.

Those who have witnessed the produc- tion of 'The Christian this week at the Bijou say that 1t is decidedly the best which has been played by that company here. Miss Kimball, as Glory Quayle, and Frank Gilmore, as John Storm. are better than in any of their previous parts and the balance of the company Is strongly caste.
 Despite the rain yesterday there were good houses at the matinee and night performances. It might have been sup posed that no one would face the rain to see any play, but there were fully 300 women in the audience.