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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
BeIlevillc News Notes.

The Choral-symphony Society will give its
first concert Thursday evening. May Is, at the
Liederkranz.
Mrs. P. Jones of Memphis. Tenn. is the CUES;
Of her mother. Mrs. Ropiequet-
-Adolph Weigand and C. Andres will depart
next week for Paducah. Ky.
Mrs. Mary Roch has filed a suit for divorce
from Martin Roch.
The Baptist Church will hold a reunion
Wednesday evening. MAY q.
Lena Buxton was granted a divorce from
James Buxton YESTERDAY.
The marriage OF Mrs. Lizzie Meyer and
George Hirth of Belleville will take place Thurs
day at ST. Peters Cathedral.
The funeral of the late Adam Brandt will
take place this morning nj 10 O'Clock to Walnut
He'll Cemetery. The Knights of Pythias will con-
duct the services.
"A children's concert and dance took place
last night at the Liederkranz Hall.
Martin Schnipper has returned from Spring
field. Ill.
Charles A. Hartung Is visiting his parents.
The Elysian Circle met at the home OF Mrs..
F. A. Behymsr and elected the following officers:
Mrs. c. d. Shumard. president: Mrs. W. Helm
Ropiequet secretary and treasurer.
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TIE-UP AT
Strike of M. & O. Employees Effective
at Noon.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Meridian. Miss. May "a general strike
of conductors. brakemen and switchmen of
the entire NJ. & o. system between East
st. Louis and Mobile, Ala, became eff
fective promptly at II o'clock to-day.
The strike will be directed from this city.
On the ground this morning were Messrs.
der Of Railroad Conductors and Railway
Trainmen. and they took charge Of the
business for the striking men.
There was no demonstration in the yards
when the men quit work.
The last train to leave this terminal was
at u:57, just three minutes before the strike
became effective: 1t was a regular train for
the South. and the men went out and were
not beyond the yards when the strike be-
came effective.
They took their train through to Mobile
and Immediately left 1t.
So soon as the strike was announced Gen.
eral Manager c.. s. Clarke issued a state
run according to schedule. and asking the
peace officers to protect their property
against violence.
Superintendent Alexander at 2 o'clock sent
a message. to Chief Of Police
asking a force Of men for the yards. and
five officers were sent to the terminals.
The announcement was made that the
first train would be moved at 4 o'clock, a
fast banana express for Oklahoma. and at
the hour named a section boss and his track
gang mounted the caboose and the train
pulled out for the north without the slight
est mo%lestation.
It s o'clock tonight no move had been
q train, although the officials of the road
announce that should a through freight
loaded with perishables come in 1t will be
forwarded without delay.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

next morning. by a fisherman. opposite
brooklyn; having foated down during the
night. Hayden's jacket was found two
days later a short distance below the
bridge. fastened to a fishing net in the bot
tom Of the river.
The theory of his family and friends is
that he was seized with a fainting spell
while in the middle of the river and fell
from his boat. Some think the body has
been caught in some brush and is held I'M
sippi River from the Alton bridge to the
mouth of the Missouri has been patrolled
daily by the searching party. Large quanti-
ties of dynamite have been exploded in the
vicinity where the coat was found in the
fish net. in the hope of raising the body.
Hayden leaves a widow and three chill
dren. living at No. lib East Fifth street.
He was a blower at the plant of the Hill
nois Glass Company, having come to Alton
eleven years ago from Pittsburs. He was
He was 5 feet 6 inches high. weighed 1870
pounds, had dark-brown hair streaked with
cray and Wore a mustache. He had a small
scar above the right eye.
At the time of his disappearance Hayden
wore light gray trousers with a small red
stripe, light gray vest. shirt blur-striped
and collar attached. He wore n Douglas
lace shoe. 6 or 6s and his linen was stamped
with his name.
One hundred and fifty dollars reward has
been offered for the recovery of Hayden's
body. or this amount 500 has been offered
by Mrs: Hayden and $50 by the Glass Work.
ers Union Of Alton.
Hayden was prominent in lodge circles of
Alton and carried $500 life insurance. dis.
trfbuted among the Modern Woodmen of
America; knights of the Maccabbees; Glass
Workers. Union and Ancient ORDER Of
United Workmen. Hayden was also a mem
knights OF Pythias ard Piasa Lodge, NO.
q. OF Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
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MIS- George E.. Pruett and daughter Of st.
Jo y E d,hn;; are r t the guests Of Mr., and Mrs.
1Miss Clara Busg. aged Is years. and Albert
senate. aged q years, both OF East ST. Louis,
terday. o"A . Dfise'i yes
ch christie f SSTsc, Peoples Society Of the FRS.
the opera-house yesterday afternoon. -
c, mNeKomis &c Council: p. Of p. gave a May Day
The Reverend Doctor F. AZ. Van rrsss. a,
East st, Louis will conduct the services nj st
Johns NJ. 70. Church In Ejwardsyiile to-dav
Mics Ollie Hartridge Of BeIiey,iis :. ,s.i;,.
Mrs. Z. Hertel Of Howe avenue. 'Ae'etn
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BelIevflIe Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses issued in Belleville yes-
terday were to: Frank Cock. Jr.. q, Birk-
ner Station. and Anna Kettle. is. Dewey
Station: Frank Frickinger, 26. and Rosa
Reisbich. %. both of Belleville: Gustav
Hoeflein, 81. ST. Louis. and Barbara kroan.
rs. O'Fallon. ILL.,: William Narney. 30. ORAL
lon. Ill. and Gertrude Vondasch, 20, st.
Louis; Fred NJ. Haucke, IS. ST. Louis. and
Johanna ". Shelton. IS. New Haven. Mo.
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RECORD OF BIRTHS.


boy.
George and Nellie Hill. c26 Olive: giri.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rupprecht. 3I42 Wisconsin. boy.
Joseph and Alice Taylor. 1883 Cottages; boy.
Thomas and Mary Foerst. ITO South -Four
tenth: girl.
H. and Kate Dreyer. 240 Bircher: girl.
NJ. and Louise Hannauer. 1880 South Broadway:
girl.
Joseph and Annie Pletka. Ills Calhoun: boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry, Shields. 1870 Delmar: boy.
w. and Ella hawkins, 3AS Tholozan: boy.
George and Carrie Meyer, 900 Lami; boy.
boy.
Robert and Lena winkier. 4424A Arco: xirl.
girl.
F. and Hermina sperlich. sols South Broadway:
girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bell. I'LL Mound: boy.
w. and Anrie Slckmann, 1857 Broadway. efri.
William and Frances Hamann. 2uS South
Third: boy.
q. W: and Mary Kaisker. 45aaA wichita: boy.
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FARMERS, LEAGUE ELECTION.
81. Clair County Federation Holds An
nunl Meeting.

The annual meeting of the 81. Clair
county branch of the Farmers League
and Federation of America was held in
the Supervisors room in the Courthouse
at Beileville yesterday afternoon. The old
9lncerS We're Reelected. They are: Presi-
dent Henry Niebruegge of 0'Fallon: vice
president, J. 8: Hart Of Collinsville; secre-
tary. W. H. HeuckeI of Caseyville: treas
urer, JOIN NJ. Brichler of Belleville; statis-
tician, r. P. .Boul of Belleville: trustees,
John Sei5el OF Belleville. Phi. Witch. Jr..
or bellevlIie Fred Schnell of French VII
laee ana j. j. NOelltnger. II. of Belleyille.
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ONE HALF FRUIT CROP YIELD.
Trees Have Recovered From the Cold
Menther of Several Weeks Ago.

The Alton Horticultural Society held a
meetlng IN McPike's Hall in Alton yester-
day, at the call Of President Isaac D.. Sned-
eker OF Jerseyvilie. at which the CONDITION
bers.
1t was found that the fruit has recovered
70 a considerable extent from the freeze OF
a rev weeks ago. AS a result it is estimated
mat the apple crop will be sixty per cent
o. q Inii yield, and that some peaches will
ne secured from the trees that are on the
ever. VIII be barren this season.
Ine strawberry crop has also recovered
70 a g.sa. extent. and it is estimated that
the yieia VIII be sufficient to supply the local
aemand; other fruits will be about fifty
Inc society also discussed the celebration
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HAPPENINGS IN ILLINOIS
CITIES AND TOWNS,

of the fiftieth anniversary Of its organiza-
ton. which will take place November Il.
The Alton society is the Oldest %organiza-
ton of its kind in Illinois. and the pro-
posed celebration is to be in keeping with
the prominence of the organization.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

-Casoar Funke has returned from Blooming
Illinois.
The Reverend Elisha Sanford Will preach this
morning at the First Presbyterian Church upon
The Strength That Is Born of Weakness" The
e4sasas t'P E1d ts Fhs soe desge' VIII III z dis M1.s'" .l Ias
sons From the Story Of Zacchaeus.
week ~Nis by the Sesi family si1 Il Mrs w1 ". f F. T. Hsdle THIS
The Elm Grove School had its closing exer-
arranged ARA si'tsa y the teacher. Frofessor ). Il. zim.
norman Instead Of the customary essays. reel.
history Or interesting bi, Of mathematics. and
to make It as interesting az the ordinary pro-
gramme-
Quarterly meeting will be conducted at ST.
erena b % f r n. Vas Vaa @ Treese q East fas fs 81.
p nssis; The the f Fs s E + +. 's s,. sss ey wia sDs tx
upon Missionary Work in the Shadow Of
"A marriage license was Issued at Edwsrds-
Y TsI,o kes'e e so t. F # om e; MssSs. Is and Frieds
The Mont Slugeers play the Sparrows to-day
Tri-City Notes.
Thomas Delaney. formerly a Granite City 20,
yesterday. charged with disturbing the peaes. He
y, was Z given hdna a hearing "a ns BY Justice Kinder ana held
Mrs. Ollie Miller of Granite City has entered
suit for divorce from her husband. Charles NIL,
January jar arsSi =. 1 stSe' Inc Couple "'''
Mayor Patrick coyle Of Madison has secured
counsel to fight the contest OF his election. which
has been instituted by the defeated candidates..
"A union of team drivers has been organized
in Madison. Henry Schiller, secretary Of the
Trades and Labor Assembly. will initiate several
additional members to-day.
Miss Hazel Kirby Of Granite City departed
for ottoville. where she will spend the sum-
ner.
John NJ. Gordon. president Of the Goodwin
Car Company Of New York, Is the guest Of s. C.
HiGbee OF Granite City.
Mrs. William Springer, wife OF the superin-
tendent of streets of Venice. was seriously burned
about the face and arms by a gasoline explo-
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Ball Game. at Beneytlle.

Baseball games scheduled for to-day ii
Bellcville are as follows: Belleville VS.. tn,
East St. Louis Nationals at the Leagu,
Park, Simpsons VS.. Rose Hills at West Sid
Park, Harrison's molders VS.. Carpenters
Peters Colts and the Shamrocks at Simp
sons West Side Park. the Western Brew
erys VS.. Frick Stars.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

from sl.75 a day OF ten hours to 81 a day
for the same number of hours work.
They will present a petition. which will
be in the shape of an ultimatum, at the
next Council meeting. which will be held
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
DuFFY'S PURE MALT WhlSKEY

Is an absduteyp pure. gentle. md nvsoratngs thnulanta and tonic. builds u the nerve
tissues tones up the heart gives owe to the brain. strength and elasticity to the NUS
cs nj richness to the blood. 1t brings into action all the vital forces it makes SUGGESTION
perfect and enabes. you to get from the food YOU eat the noWshment 1T contains 1t
is invaiuahlef for verworked men, delicate women and sicly children It renstnns
and eustAns the system. is a promote offs good heath md longevity, nakesth old young
ana keeps the younGs strong.
moma.j md IL diseases of the throat ad lungs 1t contains ne ful III and is theo only
whEkey recognized by, the government as medIcne Ims Sa guarantee -.
90 doctors prescribe. and 20 hospitals use Duhys Pure Malt WhEky exclusively.
CAUTION-When you ask for. Duffy Pure Malt hskey be sure you get the gen
ue Umcrupulous dealers. mindful of the excellence of this preparation. will try to
sell you cheap fmhationsa and socanedNM Malt hskey. substitutes which arr. put or the
for profit only. and which. far. from, relieving the sick are positively. harmful
vhch contains medicinal heathgfvng qualities Look for the Trademark, The Did
Chemist" on TIL label
h genuine Duny Pure Malt hskey is sold by a III druggists md grocers.o or iect
at 500 a bottle Write for rec medical booklet containing symptoms and treatment of
eah disease and convfcng testimonials to the Duffy Malt Whskey Co, Rochester, :.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
MAY HAVE A POLICE BOARD.
East st. Louis Citizens Comment OF
New Commissioners' Law.

Much favorable comment was heard yes
terday on the East Side with reference to
the passage of Illinois Senate bill No. 5, III
which provision is made for, the appoint
the Mayors Of cities having populations Of
between 5000 and 100000. The bill only be-
comes a law when the cities adopt 1t by
q majority vote.
The passage of this bill permits those
cities, which desire it to place themselves
under a sort OF civil-service law with re-
which now are changed at the will Of every
new administration.
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Farms VIII Lose Heavily.
a-nIrnr Ia cnEH1A

Alto Pass. Ill.,. May s.-The Mobile and
Ohio Railroad Company reports to-day that
1t will not accept live stock or perishable
freight until further notice, on account Of
q strike of their trainmen. who are demand
ing increased pay. This cuts out the ship
ment OF fruit and vegetables from this
place by freight, and as the express rate
IS too high for that method Of shipping to
be practicable. farms will lose heavily.
Placards are posted at the depots warning
against interference with United States mail
or Interstate commerce.
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GIRLS RETURNING FROM WORK
RUN DOWN BY HAND CAR.
Mamie k~erscharwinE Sustnins Con-
cussf0ns0f Brain and Mny Wilson
IL Thrown Fifty Feet

Two girls were run down by a hand car
which was racing with a Merchants Ter
minal train near Madison yesterday after
noon. and were seriously injured.
Mamie Kerscharwing. 10 years old, of
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Building Permits

dwelling; 8. 600.
c: II. Albers. SIS Pine: altering brick building
to be used as Q saloon:- 500.
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Tri-City Notes.

A Good Iden.
She: Emerson said, Hitch your wagon
to a star"
He: Grand ideal! A star wouldn't get
scared at an auto. you know.'-Judge.
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WeA1lng Rings (gslia Gold.
Finest qualities, = to go. Mermod 4 lac.
cards. Broadway and Locust.
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Rather Dense.

Wig: Hes rather dense, isn't he?
Wagg: Yes; he wouldn't recognize the
point OF q joke II he sat down on it-Phila-
delphia Record.
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BELLEvILLE FIDDLERs MAY STRIKE

Street Demand q Raise tn 4.
Day for Ten Hours,
A strike is threatened by the .Eyddl.-,.,
OF Belleville. who are known In other CITE,
ply street laborers. 70 sen-
tn Bellevile "Fiddlers" want a r,i,.
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
RIGHT OF APPEAL FROM
JUSTICES IN QUESTION
Supreme Court to Examine Two Con-
ficting Sections of Code.

Attorney Frederick A. Mckinney
has appealed to the Supreme Court of
the United States TO evolve the law out
of two conflicting sections Of the Dis
trict code.
In order to bring the matter before
the higher court he has filed a petition
asking that a writ OF mandamus issue
against the Court Of Appeals 10 compel
IL TO reinstate the case Of Key against
Roberts upon the calendar and to try
the case on its merits. The question in
wolves the right Of appeal from justices
of the peace courts. The sections Of
the code which MIR. Mckinney asks the
Supreme Court 10 interpret are:
Section 81 OF the District code de-
cIares: In no case appealed from a jus
tice Of the peace shall there be any fur
Their appeal from the judgment OF the
Circuit Court"
Section 226: ANY party aggrieved by
any final order. judgment, or decree OF
the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia or OF any Justice thereof. in
GLIDING any final order OF judgment In
any case heard on appeal from justice
Of the peace. may appeal therefrom 10
the said Court Of Appeals"
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
THOUSANDS ATTEND
KANN'S SPRING OPENING
Artistically Arranged Department Store
the Mecca of washington Women.
An Epoch Maker.

Thousands Of persons are now fiocking
TO the grand spring opening Of 5 Kann,
Sons < Co. at the Busy Corner" The
opening began Monday morning and viii
continue until Wednesday evening.
The show windows were dressed with
the latest styles of women's hats. waists
and suits. Very pretty designs OF lace Of
all descriptions, and drapery were also
shown. As customers enter the store
they are greeted by a magnificent display
Of palms, ferns, potted plants. and the
choicest blossoms Of the greenhouse,
artistically arranged
The first floor is devoted TO dOmestics.
hosiery, perfumery, Iaces. dress goods of
the finest qualities and assortment,
silks, ribbons. ties for women and men
OF all designs imaginable, as well as
umbrellas and other articles The sec
ond floor contains the shoe department.
and very pretty display it is. There
are flowers for hat decorations. the de-
partment devoted TO chiIdren's furnish
ings. the shirt waists, shawls, and un-
derwear, whole suit and corset depart
ments.
The third floor is devoted generally 20
bric-a-brac chinaware, glassware.
vases. dishes, and kitchen utensils Of all
descriptions. The book department. with
the latest books and periodicals.. is at
tractive.
What is probably the center OF at
traction is the cloak department. II is
new. and covered with parquet flooring.
All through the day the women are try
ing on and inspecting the cloaks of
latest design. A large display was
also made of the English top coats. OF
fine imported covert cloth. and coming
in various lengths.
Altogether this is an epoch in the his
tory Of this department store.
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
BARLOW MERCER, CLERK,
SLASHES NEGRO PORTER
Cutting Occurred Yesterday Afternoon
at Japanese Legation.

Ihere was cutting ARRAY on the steps
OF the japanese legation last evening. in
which Gabriel Hunt. a negro porter Of
the embassy, received two serious knife
slashes, at the hands of Barlow Mercer.
a young clerk in the War Department.
and nephew Of Representative Living
ston, of Georgia
According to Mercer. he called at the
embassy at about O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. The negro was on the lawn.
and inquired his business in "a rough
manner, which led TO words. and this to
blow by the negro. and a -cufe. IN
the course of which Mercer drew his
knife and inflicted the wounds
He was arrested, then released on bond
In the Police Court this morning Mer-
GERS case was continued pending the
result of the negro's wounds.
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
FAINTS IN COURT WHEN
CONVICTED OF PERJURY

strength Of this letter. which purportcd
TO come from well-known priest. was
addressed TO a prominent woman of the
stage. and was of a compromising
nature. the archbishop went to the con
vent and ordered an investigation. The
prelate is said to have been astounded
when he was confronted there with SINH
lar letters written on the letterhcads
of his See and of a similar tendency.
All these are believed TO have been the
work Of a clique OF communicated
priests who had a real or fancied griev-
ancc and used a skillfuI and pliable tool
in their efforts to wreak vengeance.
Miss Hickie more recently brought
suit against the estate of Colombini,
the Italian sculptor OF St. Patrick's
Cathedral. for whom she claimed 10
have posed as a model.
Considerable pressure was brought to
bear on the district attorneys office TO
have the present proceedings stopped by
the wealthy relatives OF the convicted
woman. who declared themselves will
ing 10 have her sent 10 convent in
Porto Rico or Ireland in case the
charges were dropped.
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
WOMAN NOV EXAMINER
FOR CIVIL SERVICE
Nettie c. Peterson First to Be Ap-
pointed to Such Position.

The Civil Service Commission has as
signed Nettie c. Peterson TO supervise
the civil service examinations to be
held in st. Louis. Kansas City, Topeka
Denver. San Francisco. AID the cities OF
Arizona and New Mexico. Miss Peter
son is the first woman appointed for this
work
s. NJ. LutzelI will have the superyis-
ion OF the examinations TO be held in
the towns and cities along the Atlantic
Coast as far south as New Orleans. +.
NJ Higgins win have the circuit includ-
ing Buffalo ana Pennsylvania; Il. " Sax
ton goes 10 Pittsburg. and thence over
the northern Pacific Railroad TO Ia
coma and Portland and returns through
Wyoming and Nebraska. supervising the
examinations in those States.
J. J. Kemp has the territory including
Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee. and ST.
Louis.
The Washington times., 1903-03-10
DR.. Shops
Cure
Costs Nothing If IL Fails. ,

ANY honest person who suffers from Rheu-
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am a specialist in rheumatism. and havs
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