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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

artments on this question should clearly be in
been @ i" o Or m % rP r. ThSs? Ss a @ Gny mas s
which is best in educational advantages and ia
cilIies.
iq submitting this recommendation FOR a Text
hook commission. | shall not present further ar
has been fully and so i,npartay discussed
in the annual report OF the State Superintendent
WITHOUT COST.
=, In this connection desire to aivert briefly 70
ths ,h snEErs,'n That books sh3uli be furnished to
Properly speakins. there. can be no such thing
as as fr.e @ ,rHt,hooks ext, Some on must print
t'ntii very recently no other plan was proposed
than that the par"n,s should purchase the books
duty shall devolve upon the he state state Alter the
csSans one million 'U5 OF dollars. H5 it will ' require
from s5oc,ooo to 100000 annually TO maintain
Massaehusstts was the first STATE to provide for
made in 1SSi Under this system the books are
Mha f9r BY taHg N the e0F Penn of ih aiSFt @
hraska and six other states require every district
states have what is known as ''l5cal opt On own
siship;' ltaying 1t to each county tgynship or
er it viii itself for this purpose.
It is proposed that Missouri shall supply school
parase 9g to d be a bT TO m a sta oa Of the
STATE revenue fund. This proposition is impraG, pr
now limits the levy for State revenue purposes
To IL cents the Sltu valuation one-lnird q
which is returned TO the people to maintain the
schools
REVENUE.
II Is estimated that the receipts into the state
revenue fund Will not exceed s. go slO during
present biennial period. Every dollar of this
income viii be absolutely required to meet
Is not wise to enfeehle and enervate cet
m9synary. educational and penal Institutions by
diNerting any part OF this income to new Oh
Jects requiring large approximations. it matters
not how worthy they may be.
desire to emphasize the Treasury situation hy
come OF S55uo.V0o for the biennial period upon
which we are entering IL scarcely sufficient to
meet existing liabilities and properly equip and
maintain the institutions Missouri has already
authorized.
The State should not liss.pate its resources ard
imperil the growth and efici ncy If its institu-
tons by entering upon new fields of endeaNyr.
requiring extensive aTprop iatiOns. unless at the
same time the necessary revenue Is provided to
meet the new liabilities Concentration OF effort
and intelligent and oversight # existing IN
stttutions preferable to the dissipation If our
income.
am a Jealous friend of the public school sys-
TEN. but nothing Justify the state In failing
to provide ample and i1creas nS facilities for the
Of the insane. the feeble-minded. the deaf.
the blind and other unfortunate classes of our
people.
In view, therefore. Of the constitutional limita-
tion upon the taxing power. ] recommend the
submission Of a constitutional amendment auth
Crizing counties. townships school districts to
tax themselves for the purchase of text books
a. NJ DOCNERY Governor.
State Of Missouri. Executive Department, Jcfrer-
son city. January 20, 1903.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

The Missouri Court Of Appeals decided
that tho fellow-servant act, passed by the
State Legislature. applies to street as well
as steam railroads.
Mrs. Annie Mueller is seriously burned
while polishing a stove.
Judge Adams of the Federal Court scores
Hugh c. Dennis in ordering his acquttal
because of nonjurisdiction in case.
John McGiilicuddy. known "Cuddy
Mack" surrendered at the Fourth District
Police Station. Patrolman Lynch was sus-
pended on the charge of allowing McGilli-
cuddy to escape after j. II. I4ahmer was
killed Monday night.
Charles F. Kelly, member Of the House
OF Delegates, convicted Of perjury in con-
nection with the Grand Jury's investiga-
ton OF municipal boodling, SAYS that YER
dict was due to Prosecuting Attorney Folks s
eloquence.
W. c. Whitney, Americas leading turf
man. will race a large string OF horses at
St. Louis next season.
Hebrew Union met at the Planters Hotel
and discussed a resolution to bring the Ma
tional Jewish Congress to St Louis.
Eleventh anniversary OF founding OF the
Spruce Street Mission will be observed to-
night.
Doctor Nietert will make tests OF formal,n
cure on rabbits before experiment on hu-
mans.
At the eighth annual meeting Of the Bust
ness Mems League reports were read show
ing great progress In St. Louis. c. p. Wal
bridge was reelected president and other
officers chosen.
Franciscan Sisters at st. Mary's Hospital.
In East St. Louis. are succeeded by Poor
Handmaids Of Jesus Christ.
A complaint has been filed with Mayor
Wells by the student physicians at the City
Hospital complaining OF the management Of
the institution.
Public hearing on Cabanne sewerage bill
will be held next Tuesday.
Mayor Wells appointed his private secre-
tary to act as City Register until the
charges filed by the chief executive against
p. R FitzGibbon. alleging misconduct and
incompetency, are Investigated.
John ]. Morrissey declares vision OF his
Head daughter came to him in his dreams.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
OREGON WANTS APPROPRIATION.
Thinks Missouri Should BE Repre-
scented at Lewis and Clarke Fair.

REPI BIIIC SPFCTAT-
Knapp of Portland. ore. Is visiting mem
bers of the General Assembly and trying
TO secure representation for Missouri at the
Lewis and Clarke Centennial Exposition.
which will be held in Portland May l to
October 81 1906
Oregon is appropriating $50 coo for the
Worlds Fair said Mr. Knapp We wish
reciprocity. and think that some arrange
mcnt could be made for Missouri exhibit
at our exposition.
At Il short Republican caucus Representa-
tives Tracey of Green. O'Fallon of Holt
Gardner of ST. Louis County and Dawson
of Butler We're appointed a committee to
select Il House Steering Committee. These
membsrs viii report at the next caucus.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
WASHINGTON.

Minister Bowen arrives from Caracas pre-
pared to take up at once the peace negp-
tiations with the allies on behalf Of Ven
eZuela-
While Congressman Cochran was making
q speech in the House young woman In
the gallery arose and cried TO him. You
ne."
Judge Campbell corroborates Senator
. Vests statement to the effect that Senator
Tillman erred in stating that President
Lincoln offered the Confederate Peace
Commissioners their own terms If they
would cease fighting.
Aguinaldo's suggestion for the establish
ment of a Philippine bank on money to be
loaned by the United States has been sub
mitted 30 Congress by the War Depart
ment
A delegation headed by the Mayor of
Charleston, S. c., will appear before the
. Senate Committee on Commerce to pro-
test against the appointment Of the negro,
Doctor Crum.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Confer on Revenue Laws.

The Legislative Committee of the State
Collectors Association met at the I.acletie
Hotel yesterday afternoon to discuss the
proposed revision of the revenue laws and
departed last night for Jefferson City to
consult with the commission appointed by
Governor DoCkery to draft the revision.
Those present at the meeting We're Robert
Wilson of Jasper County. w b. Markell
of Palmyra Mo. ]. A. Tuttle of Hillsboro,
Mo-: Emmett Il. Mcclure of Sedalia, Mo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
SENTENCED FOR DEATH OF
PRESIDENTS BODYGUARD.
Motorman to Serve Six Months and
Pay Fine of S:0O-Conductor's
Plea Placed on File.

Pittsfield, Mass. Jan. s.-Euclid Madden.
motorman and James 7. Kelley, conductor
indicted for mansiaughter in connection
with the trolley-car accident here last Au-
gust. in which William Craig. President
Roosevelts bodyguard, was killed. to-day
retracted previous plea of not guilty and
pleaded guilty.
Madden was sentenced TO serve six months
in the House of Correction and to pay a
fine of $500 Kelleys case was placed on file.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
EIGHT-HoUR BILL INTRODUCED.
Would Affect Employees in Smelters or
mt Furnaces.

REPUBLI SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo. Jan. 20.-There was
perceptible decrease to-day in the number
of new bills introduced In the House, the
number dropping below twenty-five and be-
ing low watermark for the session. Among
the more important measures We're the fol-
lowing:
Mr.. Weaver OF Jefferson City: Requiring
porations employing more than twenty-five men
to certify list OF the same to the election Of
ncials at least two days prior 10 each election. A
failure to comply with the law incurs fine Of
from $500 TO $500.
Mr.. Mckee OF Clinton: Prohibiting the sale of
cigarettes or cigarette paper in the State. under
penalty of from s2o to $50 fine for fret ofcnse
and from 800 to $500 for subsequent offenses
Mr.. Davidson Of Marion: Requiring city taxes
to be paid at the same time ether taxes are
paid.
Mr.. Dunklin OF st. Francois: Making eight
hours legal days work in smelters and at
furnaces.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
MAN AND WOMAN POISONED.
Believed Deed Was for the Pur-
pose of Robbery.

Shclbyville. Ind. Jan. 2o.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Barlow, living near Rocklane. were
drugged last night at their home by un-
known persons
Nsighbors to-day found Mrs Lane dead
and her husband. who IS So years old, un
conscious. His recovery is doubtful.
1t is believed the deed was committed for
the purpose of robbery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Corporations. Failed to Report.

Frankfort, Ky. Jan. 2O-Audtor Coulter
has placed information In the hands Of
Commonwealth Attorney Franklin that n
number of foreign corporations doing busi-
ness in Kentucky have failed to report 10
the Auditor the amount of business done
in this State. and to pay a license fec
thereon. The new revenue law fixes u
penalty for such failure in the sum of from
$500 to $1,000 The corporations include Ar
mour & Co, Swift & Co. and a
number of Chicago. St. Louis and Central
City firms. The proceedings will be by in-
dictment
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Kansas After Harvester Trust.

Topeka. Kas., Jan. CA concurrent reso-
luton was introduced in the Senate to-day
to investigate the Harvesting Machine
Trust. The resolution recites that since the
advanced s. in price and that local agents
are driven from the field by the establish
ment of branch houses. The State Charter
Board will probably require the Harvester
Trust to pay fee on its capitalization the
same book companies and other foreign
corporations
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
BIG FIRE AT KANSAS CITY.
Loss of S1O0,0c0 in the Wholesale
District

day in a five-story building at Nos. 512-1S
Delaware street caused 100000 loss. dis
tributed follows:
Jones Bros. Dry Goods Company. which
used the upper floors for a warehouse. s60
ooO; Rothenberg x Schoss. wholesale cigar
makers $3OOtD; building. $4,000 Insurance,
about two-thrdS of loss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

members of the House tonight In caucus
authorized the chairman. Davidson of Ma
rion. to appoint n committee of five to
confer with the Senate Committee of three
and the Governor regarding the proper cele-
braton of the debt payment.
The Elections Committee of the House
this evening decided to report tomorrow
on the Walton contest the recommendation
that his petition be dismissed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
AGAINST CONvICT-LABoR PLAN.
State Printing in the Penitentiary
Quickly Knocked Out.

REPUB UBI.IC SPECIAL
Jefferson City, Mo. Jan 2O-An incipient
move to have the State printing done by
convict labor at the Penitentiary was eff
fectually squelched in the House to-day.
MIR. Kinney of Texas offered a resolution
embodying the move and providing for
committee to investigate Its feasibility.
Mr. Selph of st. Louis was on his feet
instantly with a motion to table the reso-
luton, which was seconded by Conkling of
Carroll and a dozen others
Mr. Williams of Scott sought to rescue
the resolution from certain defeat by hav-
ing 1t referred to the Committee on Print
ing. But the House was in no humor to
temporiZe with such a question. The mo-
tion to refer was lost and the motion to
table adopted by an overwhelmi vote
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
TREASURERS WILL ORGANIZE.
State Meeting Set for February 5
ut Springfield, Ill.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Z.
Springfield. ILL.,, Jan. 20.-The County
Treasurers of Illinois will meet in Spring
field on February > to effect a State organ
iZation. The meeting has been called by
Treasurers Merriman of Lee, Price of Lake
and Sullivan of Sansamon.
When formed the organization will ask
for legislation that will make its possible
for the Board of Equalization to report to
them at an earlier date each year. Legis-
lation also will be asked that will provide
a State standard for assessing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Motorman Madden was sentenced to Inn
prtsonment and fine for causing the death
Of President Roosevelts bodyguard at Pitts
field, Mass, last summer. The conductor
also pleaded guilty, but his sentence was de-
lserred-
George Meyers, a prominent farmer near
iKeyesport Ill, sent his wife away to visit
relatives and took morphine. When she re-
turned he was dying.
By a collision between a work train and
- snow plow in Washington, nine men are
S.tlled and eight or ten badly hurt.
s. W. T. Lanham is inaugurated Governor
of Texas.
Tho Illinois Retail Clerks Association de-
mands the Sunday closing Of all places OF
business except drug stores. barber shops
and cigar stores.
The Governor Of Colorado refuses to or
der out tho State militia to compel Demo
cratic Senators to admit Republican con-
testants. Both houses take the first ballot
on United States Senator, Teller being one
short Of a majority. Trouble may arise at
the joint session to-day.
Tho deadlock for election Of Senator in
the Delaware Legislature seems far from
being broken Democrats and regular Re-
publicans may make terms, but It Is yet un-
certain.
San Francisco physician asserts that elec-
tricity and not oxygen is the force which
cleanses the blood. his theory disputing
that generally accepted
Nine hundred delegates are attending the
National Wage Convention Of the United
Mine Workers at Indianapolis. which has
begun its work by hearing reports from the
national officers.
a real estate suit In Kansas City, involv-
ing the title to millions OF dollars worth Of
property. all depends upon a woman's age
Tho suit depends upon whether Mrs. Nancy
Priddy. who died in 1892, was Of age when
she signed property deeds
Ruskin College. which Walter vrooman
founded at Trenton. Mo-, is to be moved to
Glen Ellyn, Ill, a suburb Of Chicago.
A plot to deliver the Jail at Owensboro.
Ky, was discovered by the jailer, who fr7ls-
,trated the plan.
Apostle Reed Smoot Of tho Mormon
Church is elected to the United States SEN
ate in spite Of protests and the Ministerial
Association will carry its fight against him
to Congress.
The authorities of Mississippi County are
bending every energy to solve the mystery
which surrounds the murder OF J. W. Bow
ser, a wealthy sawmill man, who was as
sassinated while reading in his home at An
nsston-
The Bank of Little Rock closes its doors
because Of the failure OF large cotton
firm in which the bank was largely inter-
ested- Payment on deposits is suspended
pending investigation Of the company's af-
fairs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
FACTORY-INsPECTION MEASURE.
House Committee on Labor VIII Re-
port Bill EavOrably.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City, Mo. Jan. 9O-The House
Committee on Labor has dec .dcl to report
favorably bill introduced by Mr.. Duncan
of ST. Joseph relating to the inspection OF
factories and workshops. The bill is an
amendment to the old law and contains an
emergency clause. 1t fixes the salary of the
State Factory Inspector at 81 600 a year and
his deputies at 500 a month. Power is con-
ferred to divide the State into districts.
The chief inspector may maintain an Of
fee in st. Louis. One of the important
changes in the present law requires the
State to pay the expenses of inspection if
the same does not exceed $1,000 a year.
Under the existing law the department is
ments inspected.
The House Judiciary Committee reported
favorably bill creating a new judicial
Circuit out of st. Louis County. and throw
ing FRANKLIN. Gasconade and Usage coun-
ties into circuit by themselves. A sim
liar bill is pending in the Senate.
Debt-PRyment Celebration.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jenerson CAty. Mo-, Jan. N.-Democratic
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearings were S. $751;
balances sS5S, $40. Local discount rates were
firm between and per cent. Domestic ex-
change was quoted as follows: New York
Doc premium bid, 40c premium asked; Chi
cago. 10c premium bid. l5c premium asked
Cincinnati, Louisville and New Orleans. pa!
bid, loo premium asked.
Wheat closed steady at 761ac bid May. q
Q15c No. red. Corn closed higher at 1885
May. 42q43c No. 2 mixed. Oats closed al
S53sc May, 800 No. mixed.
The local market for spot cotton was
quiet and unchanged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Tour to Cuba.
S1s0 90

PAYS all expenses everywhere for the
tour leaving St Louis 1880 p. m. January
% by Illinois Central via New Orleans and
steamer. Stopover at New Orleans re-
turn trip. Fer itinerary and full informa-
tion address +. f. Daggy. City Passenger
and Ticket Agent. No. 30S North Broadway.
St. Louis, Mo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Marine Intelligence.

Perrin. Jan. I7.-Passed: Hyson. Tacoma
via Yokohama for London.
New York, Jan. 2o.-Arrived; Calabra, Ma
pies, Palermo. Sailed, 18th; Bowie, Liver
pool: St. Souls, Philadelphia.
Lizard, Jan. 3O.-Passed: Nesaba, New
York, for London.
scilly. Jan. a.-Passed: Graf waldersee,
New York, for Plymouth: Cherbourg and
Hamburg.
Malinhead, Jan. 20-Passed: Tunisian, ST.
John, n. B., and Halifax for Liverpool.
Genoa, Jan. T.-Sailed: Lombarda, New
York
Rotterdam. Jan. 19.-Arrived: Potsdam.
New York.
Antwerp. Jan. 20.-Arrived: Steamer Zee
land, New York.
NV York, Jan. 20-Arrived: Rotterdam,
Rotterdam and Boulogne-sur Mer.
Genoa, Jan. 2O.-Arrived: Trave, New
York, via Gibraltar and Naples.
st. Michaols. Jan. 20-Arrived: Steamer
Cambroman, Genoa and Naples. for Boston,
Alexandria, Jan. 2O.-Arrived: Steamer
Commonwealth, Boston. via Algiers and
Genoa.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Arguments in Parker Contest.


jefferson City. Mo-. Jan. 2o-The Senate
Committee on Elections. of which Morton
of Ray 10 chairman. met this afternoon
and heard the arguments in the contest of
Wilbur F. Parker against William NJ.
Kinealy. The contestant asked that an
order he issued to have the ballot boxes
opened and presented two or three affi-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Visitors In Warrington.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Jan. 2O.-E. w. Stephens OF
Columbia. Mo, editor OF the Herald. is
visiting Washington. He called at the Cap
itol to-day to pay his respects TO the Mis-
souri, delegation.
l.. ]. Alien of Oklahoma City. Ok, is in
Washington on business.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Mis-. Morrr. Suffer. breakdown.

Yonlsers. N. Y. Jan. 2o.-Doctor r. r.
Trotter. the physician in attendance on
to-day that his patient must cancel all en-
gagements and have absolute rest for an
indefinite period. Miss Morris suffers from
nervous breakdown. coupled with intermt-
tent fever
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
To Sink NcU CoaI Wine.

ItEsf bLIO SfE|-IAl..
Taylorville. ILL.,. Jan. "a new coal mine
will be sunk at Edinhurg TINS summer.
Nearly all the money needed has been sub
scribed. and the miners have expressed a
willingness to take part of their wages in
stock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

liberation. Eighty-two Democrats voted for
Stone and % Republicans for Kerens. Every
Democrat was in is seat, and but one Re
publican. Mr.. Thompson of st. Louis. was
absent. 1t Is doubtful If so many members
will be present at am future session of the
House.
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davts in support of his side OF the case.
No notice of depositions had been given to
Senator Kinealy. The matter was laid over
until O'Clock tomorrow
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

Syracuse Tommy Ryan, the middle-weieht
champion. passed through the city yester-
day. and stated that he would like TO box
before the West End Club.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Rheumatism

What is the use Of telling the rheumatic
that he feels as II his joints were being dis
located?
He knows that his sufferings are very
much like the tortures OF the rack
What he acdnts to know is what Will per-
manently cure his disease.
That, according to thousands OF grateful
testimonials is
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

admit of it l shall give the Reichstag fur
tier information. Full agreement has pre-
vailed between Great Britain and Germany,
fer
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
GOVERNOR ISSUES MESSAGE
REGARDING FREE TEXTBOOKS.

Recommends Submission of Amendment
Authorizing Counties, Township School Tax
Themselves for the Purchase of Text Books the
Free Use of Pupis-Measure in Effect,
poses Local Option in the Natter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

Lady Henry Somerset answers critics of
the painting Love and Life explaining at
the same time that the W. c. T. U. is not
responsible for the opinions of women who
probably have no Discrimination in art.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
Hoods Carsdpdrilla

1t promptly neutralizes the acid IN the
blood on which the disease depends. COM
pletely eliminates it, and strengthens the
system against its return. Try dooos.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21
HONOR AT HOME FOR MAsCAeNI
Composer Restored to Head of the
ROssini Lyceum.

Rome. Jan. 20-Mnister of Public In
strucCion Nasi. has officially confirmed the
nomination of P:etro Mascagni the com
poser, to the dictatorship OF the Rossin
Lyceum, the musical conservatory at Pc
Saro.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

Signor Mascagni deprived of the d-
rectorship of the Rossini Lyceum last sum
mer. in consequence of his having under
taken n concert tour in the United States.
The position in question iS the highest in
the Italian musical world.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-21

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. 0.-Democratic