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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
KILLED WIFE BESIDE
THEIR INFANT CHILD.
When Crime Was Discovered
Two Days Later.

Salt Lake City. Utah. Dec. 27-Frank
Rose, a barber, surrendered himself at
police headquarters to-day. He said that
he had killed his wife Christmas afternoon
and that the body was still lying in the
bedroom. where the woman had died, after
lingering for two hours with pistol bull
let in her head.
The police found, lying on e. bed in a
miserably furnished shack. the body OF
Mrs Rose. clad only in her undergar-
ments, and by her side was the woman's
2-year-oid son, the babys clothes being
saturated with his mothers blood.
1t was at first thought that The child
was dead. but US an officef made to re-
lease the little arms from around the
dead woman's neck. the boy began to cry.
and plaintiyely told the ~nliceman that
something was the matter with his
mamma. and that she won't wake up"
For almost two days the child had been
locked in the cold room with its mother,
without food or attention of any kind.
the child is in a serious condition, but
probably will recover. The family came
10 this city from St. Louis.
The husband was without employment,
and the couple are said to have quarTeled
frequently.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
BELIEVE THEY HAVE
G0ELET'S IMPERSoNAT0R.
Police Say That Suspect Is the Man
Who Imposed on Miss Grace
Anderson.

Niagara Falls. n. Y. Dec. 27.-There Is
no doubt in the minds OF the police the
man arrested on the Canadian side Of the
river last night is James Abel Of New
York. who, It is alleged, posed as ]. Ogden
Gceiet, Jr., and claiming relationship to
the well-known Goe.et family, became en-
gagged to Miss Grace Anderson Of New
York The prisoner. however. still main
tains that Hall is his proper name.
On Wednesday OF last week two men
went 10 the Savoy Hotel at Niagara Falls,
Ontario, and registered from Chicago. One
of them gave his name as F. S. Hall and
the other W. K Hall. Last night Chief
Of Police Maine of the Ontario force re-
ceived a telegram from Inspector McClus-
ky OF the New York police, asking him
10 arrest F. S. Hall, who. the message
said. is wanted in New York on charge
OF forgery. Hall has engaged counsel and
will fight extradition. He refused TO make
a statement other than that he has COM
nitted no crime. The description of F.
$. Hall and James Abel tally very closely
and the police are positive they have
Abeel. He will be arraigned tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
TO SPEAK ON LABOR TOPICS.
d. A. Parry Will Address Mem
bers of Industrial Association.

David n. Parry Of Indianapolis will be
the speaker at meeting of the Citizens
Industrial Association of ST. Louis at 8
o'clock tomorrow night in the large hall
of the Y. NJ c. A. building. Franklin and
Grand avenues.
Mr.. Parry is president of the Citizens
Industrial Association Of America, which
is the national body of which the st.
Louis organization is TO become part
This is an attempt to create national
organization of all employers, and the
movement is meeting with success in all
the large cities throughout the country.
The local association is having large
growth, and applications for membership
by employers in all lines of trade and
commerce are being sent in at a rapid
rate. The object of the organization Is
rot to antagonize labor, but to see that
law and order is upheld. Its mission is
one OF peace.
At the meeting tomorrow night board
OF directors will be elected and other BUSH
ness transacted
Mr.. Parry has made comprehensive
study of the economical disputes that
have arisen between capital and labor,
and his speech will be one of interest to
all who employ. labor in any capacity
While he comedies the right of labor to
organize, he also declares that capital
has the same right.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
U. S. ATTORNEY SPEED
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Judge Burford Overrules Demurrer
to the Petition in the Pawnee
County Case.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Guthrie, Ok, Dec. N.-Judge John H
Burford last evening overruled the de-
murrer to the petition In the case Of
Pawnes County against United States Dis
trict Attorney Horace Speed and the suit
brought by Pawnee County to recover
about $4,000 IN fees paid to Attorney
Speed for the collection of delinquent taxes
from cattiemen in the Usage Nation will
come to trial at the February term of the
Logan County District Court.
The petition alleges that Mr.. Speed Sc
cured the contract to collect the taxes by
means of bribery and corruption. The
case has been used as basis of charges
filed in Washington. d. c., by Samuel
Harris of Perry to prevent the reappoint-
ment of Mr.. Speed, whose term of or
fee will expire next month.
More than six months ago MIR. Speed
fled a demurrer to the Pawnee County
petition, asking that the petition be dis
missed for the reason that 1t did not
state facts sufficient for action. After
prolonged delay Judge Burford has over,
ruled the demurrer. The attorneys asked
for thirty days to file an answer to the
petition and their request was granted
Judge Burford said that he had Intended
discussing the petition and the demurrer,
but a., 1t had been intimated that his
statements would be used for political
purposes he would say that the petition
stated a cause Of action.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
OLD MANS HANDS FROZEN.
Thomas Burke, u, Found Wan
dering the Streets.

Thomas Burke, a years old, was found
wandering the streets in the Ninth Dis
trict, early yesterday morning, and was
sent to the City Hospital for treatment.
his hands having been frozen.
living with his son. Timothy F. Burke,
a letter carrier, Of No. 1910 st. Ferdi-
nand avenue. but that he had left the
house after q quarrel with the latter. He
had been on the streets without food or
shelter for fifteen hours. he said.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
zANARDELLI FUNERAL PLANS.
King of Italy Will Be Represent
ed-Many Condolences.

Rome, Dec 27.-Thousands Of kilograms
of coincidence have been received by
the family of former Premier Zanardeili,
who died yesterday, including ono from
King Victor Emmanuel, in which his
Majesty said that Italy had lost one OF
her best sons-one who had dedicated all
Of his life to promoting the greatness
of his country.
neral of Signor ZanardelIi at Brescia
next wednesday he will be represented
by his cousin. the Count Of Turin The
funeral will also be attendei by Premier
Giolitti and several members Of the cab
met.
BY the will of Signor Zanardelli. which
was opened to-day. the whole OF his pat
rimony, approximating $le,oo. Is left TO
his relatives and his library Is given to
the city CT Brescia.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
A BRITISH STEAMER SINKS.
Grew and Passenger Escape in
Boat After Severe Experience.

San Juan, P. R., Dec. 1.-THE British
steamer Lady Joicey, Captain Smith,
bound from Chilean ports to Savannah,
Ga, wilmington and New York, with
full cargo of nitrate OF soda. took fire
and sank seventy-fve miles south OF Por-
to Rico last Wednesday. The cargo Of the
Lady Joicey exploded and the vessel went
down within two and half hours.
Captain Smith. with his crew and one
passenger, arrived in Ponce in two small
boats. completely exhausted and almost
naked, having made their way through
terrible seas.
There were no fatalities, and the only
who had his leg broken and who is now in
the hospital The British Consul at Ponce
attended to the immediate wants OF the
stipwrecked marines. who are expected to
arrive here tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
DEATH OF KATE MCMAHON.
Aged Woman Was Well Liked by
Her Employers.

Kate Mcmahon. 81 years old, died at the
home of Owen Lynch, No. SOL Manchester
avenue, on Saturday. from general de-
bil.ty
Miss McMahon came to America fifty
three years ago. and had lived in ST.
Louis continuously. While serving as a
domestic N many Wet End families. in
one of which she was employed for TWEEN
ey-seyen years, she was well known for
her acts of charity and goodness.
Her only surviving re.atives are two
grandnephews. Her funeral will take
place from St Malachi's Church at SD
o'clock tomorrow morning.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
KILLS TOWN MARSHAL
AND is SLAIN BY POSSE.
Clinton Fox Shoots OAcer L. e. Fer
Guson Of Ringwood, Ok, for Try
ing to Arrest Him.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Guthrie. Ok, Dec. I'll. E Ferguson,
City Marshal Of Ringwood, Ok. was shot
and instantly killed on the streets Of
Ringwood Friday afternoon by Clinton
Eek. prominent farmer living near ths
outskirts Of the town. A few minutes af-
forwards Fox was killed by posse. The
Marshal had attempted to arrest Fox
early in the afternoon on the charge Of
carrying q concealed weapon. and later
as Marshal Ferguson was entering q meat
market, It In reported, Fox INN ssliataly
opened fire. Two shots were fred, one
bullet entering Ferguson's heart, the
Fox mounted his horse and fed Near
the outskirts Of the town he was met by
a posse Of citizens, who shot him to death.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SERVICE.
Commission Would Allow Postmas-
tiers MORE Liberty I'm Discharges.

Commission WOutu AhOW EVsSmhs.
tiers More Liberty I'm Discharges.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. M-The civil-service
Commission has agreed with the decision
of the Classification Committee that
Postmasters should have more freedom in
Diminishing men who have proved incom
petent. The committee, made up OF Post
masters, recommended that the date of
a mars classification be SIX months
after his appointment, and after he has
had a chance to prove his worth.
+. The claim was made that. under the
present system, some men get temporary
appointments or act as substitutes and
work with great industry and enthusl.
appointments when they cease to show
such zeal, knowing that the Postmaster
experiences difficslty In Diminishing man
In the classified service.
1t is thought the new scheme to which
the commission has assented will enable
the department officials to know what
kind Of an emp1oye they are taking be-
fore they have him put upon them per
manentIy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
ON Lea.e. chanxe Hand..

Ffndlay. O.. Dec. I'll. C. Donnell. of
the Ohio OH Company, has closed pur-
chase II the Exchange Oh Company's
holdings in Wood. Hancock and Sandusky
counties Tie transfer consists OF Loo
acres Of leases and Us producing vel
with an average production of SIX hum
dred barrels. T c.nsi Grafton is said to
have been nearly $600.ooo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

JACK LoNDoN's GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNpoN'S GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNDoN's GREAT NOVEL
THE SEA WOLFF
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
DRoposALs
PRorOsA1s FOR
PAPER FOR THE PUBLIC PRINT
ING AND BINDING.

FOR
PAPER FOR THE PUBLIC PRINT
ING AND BINDING.
SEALED PROPOSALS I'm be received until
ffurnishint the PAPER for mo PUBLIC
ss q aaa M me al. saE 'as g
opened before and the award Of contracts 70 Be
Pn as mt 0 to the lowest and bess bidder
fos the Interest Of the GSyernRs1s TIE ess an,
s sas :. 9' Sc dsysIna:Hs nay Sis.sss
painted sy ample and sfahk SF9psesal:. and
comply. can be obtained sy sddressi1s w
Palmer Pgsi.s Printer wnssinssta into fog sup
needed dsEin. ne YEAR and no mon NOR ., s.,,
IN the schedule comprise:
5000 reams machine-nnlsh printing paper.
5000 realms :. -lnachine-nnish printing paper.
@x a..
or tinted printing paper. varioas
90 reams ans antique hachine-nnish printing
$3.50 resn. white -ritns paper. various
1850 reams coiored writing paper. various
sizes and weights.
s.loo reams cover paper. various sizes ana
,omo pounds q best plate paper.
SSS pounds pounds 81 suDsrne AP snse and doub
coated book paper.
weights.
f54 900 pounds bond paper.
sOooo pounds artificial parchment. various
400 pounds parchment deed.
1900 sheets hish-nnish onion akin. isrH
,rocco sheets Cardboard. various coiors. sizes.
4 no ooo sheet, bristol board. various colors.
sizex and weights
O. 100 rearns nrsf-clnss ledger paper. white or
blue, laid or wove. various sizes and
30 rams second-class ledger paper. vhits
or blue. laid or wove. yartous Sizes
sao rearns tissue and copying paper.
20 reams blcttinx paper. any requires
color and weight.
go rearns plaid. marble. comb. and lining
paper various sizes
SO reams typewriter paper. various sizes
LIS reams letter. note and quarto-poss
90 rearns white French folio. II q inches.
1000 sheets parchment Is K n inches.
. Proposals Will Be received for ono thousand
reams or more
si'As 'A AD''s r. W. PALMER.
washingtou. D c. peesnau 4. M
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

McMAHoN-on Saturday December g. 1903.
al O'clock D. n. Kate McMahon, aged 81
YEAR Funeral on Tuesday, December - from
her late residence. No. sl0I Manchester avenue,
at $50 oeock p. m. to St. Malachy's Church,
thence 70 Calvary Cemetery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

McLAUGHLIN-on Saturday, December &c.
1900 at D. m. Reverend Father NJ. ]. Nc
I.aughlin pastor of the Catholic Church at Han
nibal. No, formerly Of Holy Angels, Church.
st. Louis Funeral services and burial at Han
nibsI Mo-. Tuesday morning. at 800 O'clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
steel plant at JoIiet Burned.

Joliet, H., Dec. N.-Fire to-day de-
stroyed the Adam Steel & Wire works.
insurance of $3,coo. The plant win be
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
.rrhe New York Limited.

Leaves St, Louis via yandalia-PennsyIva-
mia lines 1880 noon daily. Sleeping car :,
ored maid In attendance. Ticket Offices,
Seventh and Olive and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

HELEN w EvARTS
windsor. Vt. Dec: 2'.-Eelen ". Dyarts.
relict OF the late William d. Evarts OF New
York died at her country home here to-day in
Ae- eighty-fourth year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

JACK LoNpoN's GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNDoN'S GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNpoN's GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
s1s.2n to new orlenns and Return.

On December "a. Is, 2s. q and q the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad Will sell tickets
at above rate. Ticket office, 5D Olive
street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

1;05 y M. at his residence No s73s westinin-
sier Colonel ]. G. Prather. aged 50. Due notice
OF funeral
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

The. Lady Joicey was a vessel of 2.oi6
tons register and was built in 1893 at Sum
derland, England. She was s51 feet long,
As feet broad and "a feet deep.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

zEILEE-on Saturday. December &c 1908 at
Nus a. M Elizabeth zeiier. beloved mother OF
and sister Of Mary Jane Marvin. aged Il
years. Funeral from residence Of W II. Mar
WIN. Kirkvccd No, at o'ccick. December g.
friends Invited to attend. Harrisoryilie and
Pilot Grove. No. papers please copy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

ceInber &C. 1855. at $50 a m. william Raglan.
beloved son OF Mrs. Cora Raglan Of No. 7os
Great Western Union. Local No. a. A F. ofiM /:
also member of worlds Fair Band and Or
thaetrz Of St Louis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

wAyNE-At residence OF his daughter. No.
s:st Morgan street Churchvell W Wayne. In
the niretieth year OF his age. Remains Will bo
taken 10 Bunker Hill. III. Tuesday. December
% for interment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
GEORGE i LANaspALE.

GEORGE J. LANGSDALE.
Indianapolis Ind. Dec. 27.-oieorge J. Langs-
Gale father-in-law Of Senator Albert J. Bever-
idse, died here to-day. He was until recently
Auditor OF the Indianapolis Post of1ce. For
twenty years he edited q Republican paper at
Greencastle Ind.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

SHENk-Entered into rest on Saturday, De-
csInber S 1868, at $50 p. m, Theodore Shenl.
beloved husband OF Mary Shenk (nee Hagertyl,
and father Of the late Joseph SheniS Theodore
Shenk. the son Of the late Joseph and Mary, and
brother of John. William. Joseph and Lena
Shenk aged "a wears months DAYS. Funeral
will take place from Meiners's Livery and I'm
dertakiHg Co., No. 100 Cass ave, on Tuesday.
December &c. at a. to 81 Michael s
Church. thence to Calvary Cemetery. Deceased
was a member OF Branch No. 427. c. K. OF A.
Friends are Invited to attend
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

JACK LoNpoN's GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNDoN's GREAT NOVEL
"THE SEA WOLF"
JACK LoNpoNS GREAT NOVEL
1.-THE SEA WOLF"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

sroNBLon Sunday, December q, 1865, at
$50 ?. m. Mrs l.. q. Stone. at her home, No.
sslsA Vista avenue, Remains will be laid to
2. Mrs Stone was the wife OF L. q. Stone,
city salesman Of the NorYeil-Shaplegh Hard
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

PRoUHET-On Sunday, December 81 1903, at
1877 o'clock D m Theodore Prouhet father
of Hypolite Theodore and Belle Prouhet. and
sister Mary Joseph. aged 81 years months q
Inst, az $50 o'clock a. M. from residences,
Bridgeton, No. TO St Mays Church. Friends
cullen & Kelly's. No. ss2s Ezsion avenue. at
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

DoYLEAOn Sunday December "a. 1s0s, at l.
m. Ann n Doyle, beloved mother Of W. F.
Doyle. Due notice OF funeral will be given.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
SPEClALTIES.
FUNERAL FLOWERS
And desgns OF all kinds - wresths. pIllowk
crosses. etc. also artificial emblens. Loose cut
Covers. Eden Floral Co, It's Olive Ct
DEATHS.

BERGNER-on Saturday. December IS 1903.
at 1l:3o p. m. Walter Bergner, beloved bus
hand Of Agnes Bergner (nee Schuberp. Flu
neral on TUESDAY. December g. at ] p. m.
from the residence. No! s5 Rutger street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

soI.oMoN-Sundar. December 81. 1903 at s
o. M Anna Solomon (nee Schwsrtxkopfo.
Funeral Tuesday December .. at 10 D. m,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28
Proposals for Purchase Of
Lots on Which to Erect
Engine Houses.
Mayors ONCE.

December Is, 1909
Sealed proposals to sell to the City OF
st. Louis. under the provisions Of Ordi-
nances Nos. 1870 and 21327, lots on which
to erect engine-houses IN the following
districts Will be received at the Mayors
office In the City Hall until 4 o'clock
noon Of the sth day of January, 1904:
Ordinance No. 2iS5o directs the purchase
Of O lot having frontage Of not less
than forty feet, on which to erect an
engine-house In the district bounded by
Morgan street on the north, Walton ave-
nue. on the east, Washington avenue on
the south and Academy avenue on the
west.
Ordinance No. 1887 directs the purchase
OF lot having frontage Of not less than
forty feet, on which to erect an engine
house within the district bounded by
Berthold avenue on the north. Mackfnd
avenue on the east, Manchester avenue On
the south and Pierce avenue on the west
Proposals must be sealed and addressed
to the undersigned and Endorsed .sPropo-
sails to sell to the City Of St Louis a lot
on which to erect an engine-house."
ROLI4A WELLS,
JAMES z PLAYER.
Comptroller.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

TIMMERMANN-On Friday, December Is
1903. Catherine Zimmerman tnee Kloentrupl.
relict of the late John @. Zimmerman, in her
eigity-second year. Funeral Monday. December
g I:so p. m. from family residence. No. sos
South Compton avenue. 70 St Francs De Saies,
thence to IS. Peter and Paufs Cemetery.
Friends Invited to attend Please omit flowers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-28

wALSH-E,tered Into rest on Saturday. De
cefrber &c. 1905, at o'clock a. m. Martin
Walsh after a lingering Illness at the age OF
50 years The funeral VIII take place on
Tuesday, December 2, at O'Clock D m, from
]. c. Bensiek's Sons undertakinr-roogns, No.
iiss North sixth street. to ST Patrick's
are invited TO attend.
Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1903-06-05
The Criminal Calendar.

Constable Baptist Herman of
Bowling Green township came
to Keytesville Thursday with
Earl Banks, COL, who was turn.
ed over to Sheriff Veatch and
lodged in jail to serve out q fine
of S5 and costs assessed against
him by Justice Chas. E. Jaeger
for discharging pistol on the
public highway.
AS soon as Banks has. appeas-
ed the fury Of the law by clay
ing OUT in Jail his fine-and costs
for this offense he will be prose-
cuted for carrying concealed
weapons.
Verify the way of the trans
gressor is hard, and especially
so when he is caught at it.
-.
P. w. Haley, who is the To-
cal agent for a wholesale wall
paper firm, and who has his
place Of business in the office at
the Brown house, mixed up with
an oversupply of tangle-foot
Tuesday. City Marshal J. w.
Veal escorted HALEY to his place
of busisness and ordered him to
''get in there and stay" HALEY
went in, but soon came out and
proceeded to give the marshal
tongue-lashing. The officer
started after him, when HALEY
beat a retreat into his lair and.
locked the door after him. He
shortly afterwards raised a VIM,
dow on the west side of mis- wall
paper emporium through which.
he blasphemed Veal to his hearts
content and defied the officer to,
arrest him. Subsequently the
offender was taken home by a
brother, only to be gathered in
by Marshal Veal the next day.
Wednesday afternoon he was
given trial by jury before
Mayor R. d. Edwards, was found
guilty and fined SIS and costs.
HALEY pleaded his own case,
and was alternately penitent and
fearful and then bold and defiant.
His fine and costs amounted to
| son on