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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
TWO HORSEMEN INQUIRE
THE WAY TO FLAT RIVER.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
near Bergman was in Steelville to-day and
reported to Sheriff ". H. Tan that the two
Union Bank robbers passed through Berry
man, in the east end of this county, about
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
1t was learned later that they had taken
dinner with George Compton, neighbor OF
about Flat River and its direction.
Both were riding dark bays and one car.
ried a Winchester and small grip strapped
across his shoulder. One had bandage
around his head. which gives credit to the
theory that they were the bank robbers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
BARRIERS FIND QUESTIONS HARD
Want Examination Clause in
State Law Renealed.

Several st. Louis BARRIERS are objecting to
the method of examination now used by
the State BARRIERS Examining Board, and
have formed the Barbers' Mutual Aid Asso-
citation to urge changs In the State law.
A meeting was held Tuesday night at
No. 62i Market street and temporary off,
GERS elected. 1t is claimed by the BARRIERS
that some Of the questions now included in
the examination are foreign to the barberS
trade, and require knowledge of a physician
or surgeon.
Tomorrow night another meeting will be
held at Bowman's Hall, corner OF Eleventh
and Locust streets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29

suited in a complete and brilliant vinaica.

suited in complete and brilliant vindica1
uon.
ROOTS UNIVERSITY"
Mr.. Carmack again reverted to the IN
pines as to the conduct OF the army in the
Philippines, and said it occupied but four
days of seven hours each although the
Secretary of War. with his usual loose and
lavish unveracity, had said 1t occupied five
menths;"
lns resolution with being responsible for
the death Of Father Augustin, was YER
mont man and that there was no better
specimen of the volunteer soldier in Yer
mont or any other State He had read
,, statement by Captain Bronwell. detailing
| the circumstances of a plot to massacre his
company and the methods adopted to over
come it.
Mr.. Proctor declared that Father Angus
tin was the head and front Of the insur-
in the church, he said, Father Augustfn
was able to divert. contrary to the canons
mate purposes and use them to further the
insurrection. He read a letter by Father
Augustin addressed to the priests of the
islands. calling for contributions to aid the
Filipino cause
TILLMANs PRAYER
Mr.. Proctor, replying to Mr.. Tillman. said
that Captain Brownell had been mustered
out Of service. and that the Judge Advo-
now be court-martialed. Mr.. Tillnnan inter
rupted and said that II Captain Brownell
is innocent OF murder, he ought to be able
to prove It, but that those who desired to
do so should be allowed to produce evi-
dence showing that he Is not innocent.
Continuing his defense Mr.. Proctor said
Captain Brownell was justified in taking
the steps he did He had, he said. seen a
man hunted for much less violation of
the rules Of war than Father Augustin was
guilty Of
Mr. TilIman declared that FOR the honor
of the American Army, would to God Faith
er Augustin had been shot by drumhead
court-martial instead of tortured to death"
Mr.. Quay cut the debate short by de-
manding the regular order. Discussion Of
the statehood bill thereupon was resumed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29

gun was broken and had been discarded
evidently for that reason
From Charles Aubuchon a grocer at De
Soto, the officers learned that two m5n
answering the descriptions of the fugitives
had bought cheese. crackers and canned
meats on Monday. Aubuchon told Cliffe and
Gavin that one of the men limped when he
walked, and that he did not enter the store,
waiting on the outside until the other had
made his purchases.
Chief Kiely was Informed of the report
made by Cliffe and Gavin. and he at once
men to search for the fusitives The police-
men boarded Iron Mountain train at
1015 yesterday morning at Robert Avenue
Station. and last night had not been heard
from.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
GOVERNMENT WAVES ALL RIGHTS.
Will Not Interfere in Trial of Hunter
for killing of EitzxeraId.

Washington, Jan. 28.-The State Depart
ment has received a cablegram from ex-
Minister Hunter at Guatemala City ask
ing if the United States valves the right Of
immunity in case Of his son, who Is under
trial there for killing Fitzgerald. 1t is as
sumed that the Guatemalan court is hold
ing up its verdict in the case of Hunter un-
til assured from Washington of its jurisdic-
ton in the case.
The State Department has again informed
Mr.. Hunter that this Government waived
all rights in the case of his son, who was
in no way attached to the American Lega-
ton at the time the killing occurred.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
CHARGES WIFE WITH ABUSE.
Alfred Scannell Sues for Divorce
and Custody of Child.

Alfred Scannell filed suit for divorce yes
terday against Marguerite Scannell. The
ifed and assaulted him and threatened him
with bodily harm. They were married No
vember Is, 1891. and separated January Is.
1908. She has refused to speak to him since
the separation, he AYERS.
He was compelled, on account Of his wife's
temper, to leave home and prepare home
daughter, Blanche, 10 years old, is with
her mother. He asks for her custody.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
Missourians In New York.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

New York. Jan 2S-Among, the arrivals
ing Missourians:
81; Louis--H. G, Nssei, D J. Stevens. 8. /
Hurbaugh, Imperial: F. E. Udell and Mr.. UdeiI
". H. Westerman. Herald Square; n. V. &.
Taylor L. A.. Blatterrlan: Murray Hiil; A. q
Covaden.. Morton: E: Cooper. Rroedwsy Cen
tral: Doctor F. NJ Floyd and Mrs.. Floyd PaIk
I; W. Bgrd Con5inental; r. Il Goldsmith ana
Kansas City-A j. Murphy, Broadway Cen.
tral: s. Ewing. Criterion: II. H. easily ana
Mrs. Cassidy. Fifth Avenue; Mrs. J.. BookvaI-
81 Joseph~W. T. Van Brunt. Assors J. DracA
Imperial
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
Fe.tu. Bank Organized.

REPUBIlIC SPEC1AIA
Festus, Mo-, jan c-The Farmers' and
Merchants Bank of Festus was organized
to-day with a capital stock Of 1880. The
following officers have been chosen: w. H.
Wagner, president: D. r. Honey, cashier;
]. F. Donnell J. W. Pickell, H. G. Booth.
j. G.. Ashbaugh, W. H. Wagner, w. H.
Wolf and william German. directors
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
HOPKINS ARRIVES IN WASHINGTON
New senator From Illinois Is Accom-
panied by His Wife and Daughter.
PEpIrpJ To SpEC,IAI

Washington, Jan. GS-Representative Hop
kins of Illinois, Senator elect to succeed
Senator w. E. Mason. has arrived here from
his home In Aurora He Is accompanied
by Mrs. Hopkins and their daughter, who
will remain here until Congress adjourns.
As soon as the Representatives arrival was
known he was besieged by his friends with
congratulations
Il was elected" said the Representative.
because my friends remained dauntlessly
true to me. There was not a time since the
Illinois State Convention when feared de-
feat / know Illinois men too well for that
After the election l went over to my home.
Aurora, to look after business matters.
viii remain here indefnitely."
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
IN HONOR OF MISS cockRELL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh
Will Entertain February Il.
EpunLrc SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Jan. 8.-Mr. and Mrs. Thom-
as F. Walsh have invitations out for a mu-
sica1 at the new Willard Thursday even
ing. February II, at 1880. New York and
foreign artists win appear, and the evening
will close with dancing. The entertainment
70 given in honor q Miss Cockrell, and will
be preceded by dinner for the bridal par
ty at the Walsh residence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
SPORTING,

Mike Schreck and Hugo Kelly will meet
tonight in fifteen-round sparrtng bout at
the West End Club.
The st. Louis American League club will
not sell Padden or Burkett to National
League clubs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
QUAY MAKES DARING MOVE.
Tacks Statehood Bill On to Gov.
ernment Supply Measures.

Washington, Jan. ga few minutes be-
fore Senator Lodge suspended his speech in
opposition to the omnibus statehood bill,
Mr.. Quay, In charge of the bill, introduced
the statehood measure as an amendment
to each Of two appropriation bills. the ag-
ricultural and the sundry civil bill.
The document was handed in very quietly
and the occurrence attracted no attention
at the time. The amendments contained in
each case all the provisions of the bill as
It came from the House, and provide for
the admission of Oklahoma, New Mexico
and Arizona as States Of the Union.
Senator Quay would not discuss the pur-
pose of this step, but his friends practically
admit that 1t is the intention SO to Join the
measure with the bills providing money for
the conduct Of the business of the Govern
ment as to render 1t necessary to accept the
statehood bill in order to secure the passage
of the appropriation bills.
That this Is the purpose is made more evf-
dent BY the fact that Mr.. Quay requested
that the amendments be referred to the
Committee on Organization and Conduct OF
Executive Departments, Of which he is
Senator Quay's committee is composed Of
nine members. large majority Of whom
are friendly to the admission of all the
Territories as States, and although ii is a
committee which has not had q meeting for
years, II IS contended that 1t is perfectly
competent to pass on any measure that may
be referred to 1t for consideration
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29

between the River des Peres and the Mr.
chants bridge, were made by representa-
tives Of various interests, and these will. It
Is said, be forwarded to the War Depart
ment with Major Casey's report
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
FUGITlVES DODGiNG OFFICERS
IN FLAT RIVER LEAD BELT

Suspects Almost Positively Gen fed Bank Robbers
Are Seen Several Points in Jefferson Francois
ties-Sweetheart at Desloge Says She Has
Rudolph in a Month";
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
The Dixie Flyer,

TMG Dhx1c FIycfS ="
The proper train from ST. Louis for Jsckf
sonvflle, Fla, leaves Union Station daily at
1880 p. m, via Illinois Central. Throughs
Pullman Sleeping Cars. City ticket ONCE
sos North Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
GENERAL DOMESTIC.


Northwestern University observes Found
ers. Day by formally dedicating the new
professional school.
Maneuvering for advantage in the fac
tional fight delays proceedings OF the ILL.,
nois Legislature.
A bill is introduced in the Texas House
Of Representatives offering a reward of
$4,000 for the discovery of a preventative
of bol1-weevils. -.tsF
Governments to accept the propositions Of
fered by Minister Bowen on behalf of Ven-
ezuela. and that the blockade be raised at
once. - =
Several persons are killed and more are
injured in a wreck caused by a head-on coll
lision between Southern Pacific trains near
Tucson, Arfz.
has been introduced In the Missouri Legis-
lature.
Six persons are killed and twenty injured
by the explosion Of boiler at Admission.
Ala.
A bill in the Missouri House. providing
cur the union label on all State printing,
was opposed on the ground OF class legisla-
ton
firm at Decatur, ILL.,, has locked out 500
employees In an endeavor to compel them
to form unions. 1t Is said the management
is tired Of receiving committees and wants
1t all over with,
A member of the Illinois Legislature in
PRODUCES bill to regulate the practice of
music. in the State.
The Texas Court Of Criminal Appeals
gives a decision strongly supporting the
liberty of the press and setting free an
j editor who had been fined and sentenced to
imprisonment for publishing evidence in a
murder trial against the order Of the trial
Judge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
SENATORS USE STRONG LANGUAGE
DISCUSSING ARMY OUTRAGES.

"False." "nfamous" "Cowardy'
Charge the Minority Is Attacking American n
Seeking Expose Military Crimes in the Philippines
retary Accused of "LoOse and Unveracity"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
FOREIGN,

Yaquis attack San Marcial. Mexico. kill
ing eight Of the defenders. among them
several Americans.
A Saxon Prince commits suicide soon after
his fathers DEATH
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
May Build opera-Hou.. and Hotel.

Muscogee. I. T., Jan. ga proposition
has been made to build $4,000 hotel and
opera-house IN this city. The proposition
comes from the promoters and builders OF
the Muscogee Southern Railroad and the
ozark and Cherokee Central road.
II the house Is built 1t will be the finest
0perahouse IN either of the two Territories
.Tne hotel VIII be under the MANAGEMENT OF
the Harvey system. = =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29
To-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

and balances $50 60S Local discount rates
were flI;n, between and per cent. Do
mestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York Csc premium bid. 3oc premium
, asked; Chicago &c discount bid, par asked;
Cincinnati Louisville and New Orleans pai
bid, 1oc premium asked.
Wheat closed lower at 747sI75c asked
May; 7fLsdT6c No. red. Corn closed high
er at, 4lssQ4la:c May: IA@Ac No. mixed.
Oats closed at 3sisQ36i4c bid May: 3Ja4I 4I36c
No. mixed
The local market for spot cotton was
quiet and unchanged.
WASHINGTON
First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne
states that his negotia tons with the Ter
minal Association for increased Post-Oiice
facilities for st. Louis were entirely salts
factory.
The subcommittee of the House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs, appointed to draw up
a report on the Lesser bribery investiga-
tion, cid not meet yesterday.
Democrats in the Senate brand as false. y
'cowardly" and 'infamoIs'' the charge that
the minority is attacking the American
Army in seeking to expose military out
RACES In the Philippines.
Secretary Hay notifies ex-Minister Hunter
at Guatemala City that the United Staes
Government valves all rights in the case
of his son who is under trial there for the
killing Of Fitzgerald.
--
local AND SUBURBAN.
Postmaster Baumhoff and Thomas ].
Atkins candidate for Postmaster. depart for
Washington. D. c.
Eleven persons were injured in four colli-
sions yesterday.
". n. Macmillan OF st. Louis will head
a large expedition to explore the Blue Nile
for the purpose of ascertaining its naviga-
biity.
Jacob c. Arnold. who had been released
from the Workhouse. deliberately tres
passed upon the prison grounds, and after
he was tried and fined he returned to the
Workhouse unguarded.
Mrs. Pauline Abramsky whose suit for
divorce against her husband Daniel, came
up in the Circuit Court. declared that they
had agreed before their marriage that she
would not get up early and cook his break
fasts.
William Roth. IS years old with toy
pistol routed three robbers who were beat
ing him.
Representatives OF various interests con-
ferred with Mayor Casey regarding river
improvements. and 1t was announced that
the official width of the harbor will be 1000
feet. r.
Jennie Grassman, 13 years old. pupil at
the Shields School. who learned English in
eighteen months. wrote an attractive essay.
A 2-weeks-old baby was found in a Wal
nut street tenement where 1t had been de-
serted.
Capitalists plan a third new hotel. to be
erected on Kings highway, near Forest
Park.
Doctor Hood of st. Clair County Poor
Farm braves smallpox in fruitless effort to
rescue drowning girl.
Advices from Washington. D. c., give
warning OF cold wave bringing zero tenn
perature to this vicinity.
Leyhe faction OF Eagle Packet Company
ignores previous election and selects new
officers.
Eleven persons suspected Of knowing
something of the Steeleville bank robbery
are held by the police.
Physicians were interested in the Ques-
tion of whether the Ffnsen ray will cure
malignant cancer.
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70 ssn
Sick headAehet
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-29

winfef Wear and Tear
Are prevented by a timely orangeine Pow
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
xsaonst Ynvesslx.~

Thirsty Stranger-This pump in your frunt yard doesn't seem to work. Is there any water in the well?
 Kentucky Farmer-I don't know. I've only been on this place about three weeks. mister.-Chicago Tribune
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
virtUe's Triumph.

Truth crushed to earth will rise again."
 "Yes, but by the time it's on its feet it'll be counted out by the lie that downed it."-New York World.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
As It Sometimes Happens.

But if you feel so miserable, why don't you remain in bed?
 "I can't. Our maid is indisposed to day, and some one has to do the work" !" Chicago Post.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-11
Really Dead.

"So Marie is engaged to an under taker?
 "Yes; but, then, you know, she's real ly dead in love."-Philadelphia Bulle tin
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03
IL Was a Success.

A young lady who engages largely in
church and mission work was recently
the moving spirit in some amateur the
atricals which were got up in the inter-
est of a deserving local charity. The
entertainment was billed. and the per-
formance was duly given. But some
how or other no notice was taken of it
in the local newspapers. A few days
later a friend met the young lady in
question. when the conversation turned
to the theatricals.
"Was the entertainment q success?"
81 should think IL was" replied the
lady. with a smile. why. we got over
$780,"
us that so?" said the friend. Then
you must have had a large audience"
"Well, no." she replied. We only
took $1.50 at the door. but father gave
us a check for 500 IL we would prom
lse never TO do it again."-St. Joseph
Press.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03
THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI.
Trip That Compares Favorab1y WITH
the Big Rivcr. of Earth.

the Big Rivers OF Earth.
He who has made a voyage from st.
Paul to ST. Louis by boat in the
springtime or the autumn has seen the
finest river scenery that may be OBJ
served from the deck of a steamer ex-
cepting that OF the Hudson and the
Rhine Yet few people are aware of the
pleasure and beauty of such trip.
have fioated down nearly all of the
great rivers. The Amazon from Ma
naos. the great rubber market, about
1:JOO miles from the sea. is vast, ugly
volume of water without any beauty
whatever. The Orinoco from Ciudad
Bolivar Is small edition of the Am
azon. although the tropical jungles
which line its banks are mysterious In
their denseness and are supposed to
conceal all sorts of wild beasts and
creeping things. The Parana. which
flows from Paraguay down past Bue-
nos Ayres and Montevideo. is more like
the Mississippi than any of the others
except that IL lacks the bold cliffs and
charming towns and villages that over
look the Father of Waters. The Mag
dalena Of Colombia. the fourth largest
river in South America. Is a turbid
stream that Is either very low or very
high. according as you travel in the
rainy or dry season Of the year. Its
banks are lined with tropical forests.
often impenetrable. and IL changes its
course as often as the Missouri. IL has
n wild sort OF splendor. but IL does not
compare with the Mississippi in any re-
spect.
In Europe the Danube is more like
the Mississippi than any other river
and drains n similar country. The pas
| senger boats are much superior be-
cause the pfoprietors cater to the tour
| ist patronage. For several centuries
| the governments OF the provinces
| through which the Danube runs have
been improving its channel and walling
| up its banks so that along at least half
| its course IL Is now more of an artificial
| than natural stream. At one point
| where II flows through a mountain
| gorge in the Balkans the scenery Is
more striking than any along the Mis-
sissippi. but for the rest of the way the
latter is much superior. The volga in
Russia Is good deal like the Missouri.
/ tiny. muddy stream. with clay banks
that are not at all attractive. The
Rhine. of course. everybody knows
| about, and for romance. ruins and other
artificial attractions and traditions IL Is
Incompatible.
The Nile has been utilized by tourist
agencies greatly TO their profit and
equally to the pleasure of their pa
irons. although there is very little nat
ural scenery. and the greatest attrac,
tions are the venerable ruins. the mys-
teries OF the desert through which IL
flows and the picturesque Arab settle
ments that line its banks. III similar
accommodations for travellers that are
now found on the Nile could be placed
upon the Mississippi and the boats
managed with equal skill and liberality
the enjoyment OF the voyage would be
much greater. but suppose people viii
continue TO visit and admire the attrac
tions Of Europe no matter what may
be said OF those that lie nearer home
Chicago Record-aerald.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03
Worth Trying.

sour parson," said the good dea-
con, ais too solemn. 1 like bright,
cheerful parson."
Sometimes" said the cheerful sim
ner, by way of reply, "a man can be
made cheerful. Why not try it with
its parson?"
"How?" asked the good decon.
"Give him a check for his overdue
salary" replied the cheerful sinner,
who was not so much of a sinner that
he didn't know something of church
business methods.-Chicago Post.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03
Might Have Known II.

An austere looking lady walked in
to furrier's Office and said to the
salesman:
II would like a muff.r
what fur"
ITO keep my hands warm, you i'd
iotm exclaimed the lady.-Buffa!lo
Commercial.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03

A little miss of Q or 7 years came
to school the other day crying as If
her heart would break. Her teacher
wrapped the little lady in her arms
and asked to be told the trouble.
willie - h-h-hit m-m-me.- sobbed
the child.
"But where, dear; where, did he
hit you?"
In fro-n-n-t of the Jo-o-o-neses. "
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03
Another Odious Comparison.

He-A live donkey, you know, is
better than a dead lion.
She-Yes.
He-why are you looking around in
that way?
She-I'm looking for the dead lion
that made the comparison pop into
your mind.-Chicago Times-IIerald.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03

At bedtime. having tasted since noon.
two girls who wish to obtain a sight OF
which must be the first egg ever laid
by the hen, in a pan in which no egg
has ever been boiled before. Having
boiled 1t until IL Is hard. they cut il in
two with something that has never
been used as knife before. Each girl
eats her half and the shell to the last
fragment. speaking no word the while
Then. still in silence. they walk back.
ward TO bed Ito sleep. perchance to
dream.'-'English Folk Rhymes
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03

Binks-Did you notice that all the
delegates to the convention were
Irishmens
Jinks-Aren't you mistaken?
B'nks-No, sir. When Uncle Mark
stood up in front and shouted, "Stand,
Patw every mothers son of them
jumped to his feet and cheered d.-C1-
lumbus Journal.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1903-11-03

Stranger Ito shabby individu ally
Are you the janitor of this buildings
Shabby Individual-No, sir. The
gentleman with the big diamond pin
and silk hat who just went up in
the elevator is the Ianitor.
"Theny ou are one of his assistants
I suppose?
Yes, suppose so. I'm the owner
of the building."-Chicago News.