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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
MULES KICK LED TO DEATH.
Coal Miner, Knocked Under Car, Die
Mt ST. Mary's HospftaI,

Peter Gaizet. a coal miner, died at St
Mary's Hospital. East st. Louis, yesterday
morning as the result of injuries received in
the Donk coal mine. near Collinsville. Mon
day.
Gaizet was driving mule. when the an
imal kicked him. knocking him down. The
car which the mule was pulling ran over
Gaizet's thigh crushing him.
Deputy Coroner Brichler held the inquest
at the Benner-Brichler livery and under
taking establishment. A verdict of death
due to injuries received while in the dis
turned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
Indiana Traction Line.

kEFI BIC kPEClAL.
Evansville. Ind. July civilian Ford
OF New Harmony. Ind. was here arrang-
ing for the Evansville and Mount Vernon
traction line. The road will eventually be
extended to New Harmony. Indiana Work
Will commence in the fall
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
Work on Browp.villc Line.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Corpus Christi. Tex. July 2l.-Colonel
Lott left here to-day for the Rio Grande
country to make arrangements for begin
ming work on the Brownsville road.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
Accents Grnxxil1e Gail.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
GRANVILLE ILL.,. July 21.-The Reverend C.
NJ. Sm!thson of Loogootee. Ill. has accept
ed call to the pastorate of the Christian
Church in this city and will enter upon his
duties Sunday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
Way Through Davies County.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Evansville. Ind. july Alt is announced
tonight that the Southern Indiana Railway
Will secure the right-of-way through Da-
Viess County next week for the Evansville
extension. The construction Of the road
Will not commence until next spring.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
To Enter Columbi. Un,v,r,,,v

New York July 21.-Kingdon. eldest son
Of George ]. Gould. the railroad masnate,
has passed examinations for entrance to the
School of Mines. Columbia University. and
!. sill begin his studies there In the fall with
"a view to training himself as a mechanical
\ engineer. He is 16 years old.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22

Effective August !. L. D. Knowles is ap-
pointed agent for the Missouri Pacific and
Iron Mountain at Milwaukee with juris-
diction over the State of Wisconsin. North
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22
Child Suffer. Loss of Foot.

W alter the 1-year-old son of Herman
buck of No. 1860 St Clair avenue East ST.
LOUIS was struck by Lansdowne car in
front OF his home late Monday evening.
Inc little fellow was knocked down and his
right foot was crushed so badly that Doc
Tors n. ": and E. H. Little We're compelled
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22

Yacht Club Negro Drowned.
John Humphrey. negro. "a years old.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-22

Statistics show that one-half the male
population are weakened between the ages
of IA and D. and that three-fourths are abb
normally weak between the ages of 81 and
65. Excesses and abuses in early life pro-
duce weakened condition of the organs Of
reproduction. Between the ages of q and
65 these organs should be strong and full
and ready at all times to perform their
duty with the highest degree of satisfaction
whenever called upon by nature. Diseases,
abuses and excuses are the greatest OBJ
stacles to mans highest enjoyment Of ma
lures precious gift Drains. losses. varico-
cele. backache. dizziness. nervousness. BASH
fulness. small. weakened. soft and fiabby
organs are due to violations of natures
laws or to nondevelopment. Whatever may
be the cause, come to US and get well. No
matter what you have done, call and talk
it over with us. We will not only. build you
up and make manly man of you; but will
put you back irxo that condition where
nature, intended you should be-rnake you
"a child of Nature-a healthy. robust man
men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
All the Cardinals and Other
High Church Dignitaries
Received at Palace
MEETING HELD IN THRONE ROOM
Scene Was One of Spectacular Mag
nificence and His Holiness Was in
Happy Mood-United States Repre-
sented by Seton and Kennedy of the
American College.

Rome. Dec. 23.-The pope received all
the cardinals and high prelates today
and they exchanged the seasons greet
ings. The function was unusually in
terestng as It was the first Of the kind
under the present pontiff.
The reception took place in the
gorgeous throne room of the private
apartments of Pope Leo XIII, now rem
ovated and used as Pope Plus recep-
ton room. The pohtiff, in spotless
white robes, was seated on the throne,
while the cardinals ranged themselves
in front of him, according to prece-
dence. Behind them were other church
dignitaries in their order. Dean OF the
sacred college. Cardinal Oreglia, read
a short and happily worded speech to
which the pope replied with his usual
affability and modesty. The assem-
blase then advanced and kissed the
pontiff's hand, and then broke up into
small groups, Pope Plus speaking per-
sonally to each of them. The United
States was represented at the reception
by Mgr. Seton. (Titular archbishop of
Heliopolis) of Newark. N. j.. and Mgr
Kennedy, rector of the American Col
lege.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
Calls Attention of War Depart
ment to Statements of Run
Gle, Asks Investigation
COMPLAINS OF THE DELAv
War Department Make. Public a Let
ter Written at Manila in July in
Which the Assertions Made BY Rum
Gle Are Denied an An inquiry !. In
vited.

Washington, Dec. 23-The war de.
partment has made public the following
letter:
Manila. July 2S.-To the Adiutant
General of the United States Arrnv.
Washington, D. c.. Sir: have the
honor to invite your attention to state-
ments made in the editorial columns of
the New York Sun. of June End. 4th
and 6th, and later dates, which clearly
charge me with conduct of the most
censurdble character. perhaps cor
temptible would be better word.
also invite your attention to the source
from which the paper claims to hava
obtained its information, namely, state
ments of First Lieutenant James 3,
Runcie. Qate major OF the United Sta
tes volunteer cavalry made to various
reliable parties, and to request that the
matter be referred to the INSPECTOR
general of the army for such action as
may be required under the circun-
stances or to any other authority
which the war department may deem
proper. enclose herewith statement
Of the facts in the case together with
true copies of letters, extracts from
letters, etc, bearing on the subject. The
matter is now one of three and half
years standing and during the greater
portion of this period have been
within easy reach of the aggrievei
party or parties. The statement en-
closed gives the addresses of most Of
the persons who have more or less
knowledge of affairs. 1t will be noted
many of the letters are confidential IN
character, the originals Of which are
in the confidential official files Of the
secretary of war.
Very respectfully.
LEONARD WOOD.
Brigadier Genl United States Army
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
HEART BURST FROM FRIGHT.
Old colored Nanny Feared She Was
Poisoned,

Chicago. Dec. 23.-'Not poisoned
but dead because she thought she had
been poisoned was the singular YER
dict pronounced by Coroner's Physician
Springer yesterday after performing
an autopsy on the body of Virginia
Jackson. an aged colored woman. and
former slave, The autopsy was per-
formed in the belief that the strange
circumstances of the woman's dea.h
We're Indicative of murder. This old
lady thought she had been poisoned,
said Springer. "and it affected her hear.
to such an extent that it killed her.
The heart actually burst" A neighbor
known to be "a friend of Mrs. Gillespie
gave Mrs. Jackson bottle containing
some brownish liquid. Evidently. say
the police, the old colored woman
jumped to the conclusion on feeling i'll
Immediately after she had tasted Of
the contents of the bottle that she had
been poisoned and the fear OF death
killed her.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
pioneer erinneIIite Dies
| u Times-Rennhlican.

Special 70 Times- -KepuHT1cTn.
Grinnell, Dec 23.-The body of Mrs.
Cooper, wife of Coionsi Cooper. who
died recently at Campbell, Cal. will ar
rive in Giinnell Thursday evening for
interment in Hazlewcod cemetery. Fu-
neral services will be held in the Con-
sregational church Friday morning at
10 o'clock. conducted by Rev. f. NJ.
yittum and Professor L. F. Parker.
Mrs. Cooper was one of the pioneer
residents of Grinnell. Her husband was
for long time presid4 II. of the Mar
chants National Bank of this place.
In recent years they have been Mving
in California. where Colonel Cooper is
conducting private bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
Hav.ahi Expects War.

London, Dec. 23.-Baron Haysahi.
Japanese minister here, in an interview
today said: Nothing has actually been
arrived at between Great Britain and
Japan regarding the course of action
that will be pursued in the exent of
q Russo Japanese war, beyond the
stipulations of Anglo-Japanese treaty"
] am getting very pessimistic regard
ing the eventual outcome, but do not
expect the question of peace or war
to be settled until after the new year.
II the dispute can only be settled by
war. the present delay of course IS
greatly to Russia's advantage" In COM
mon with other diplomats in London,
Hayashi shares the belief that Rus
sia's reply is not likely to be de-
cisive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
STATE APPEALS MERGER SUIT.
Minnesota Takes Case to the United
States Supreme Court.

StdteS supreme NouVt.
Washington, Dec. 23.-The brief of
the state of Minnesota in the suit of
that state against the Northern Secur-
tiles Company was filed in the United
States supreme court yesterday by AT
torney General Douglass. NJ. ID. Mum
and George B. Wilson. Twentynne
errors are contended to exist in the de-
cision of the United States circuit court
of the eighth circuit, which was against
the state,
The brief declares that not a word Of
testimony has been introduced to show
that the consolidation of the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern railroads
did not bring a monopoly into exis-
tence. Continuing. it says:
The only defense interposed Is a plea
that such consolidation was necessary
in order to preserve the united control
that Mr.. Hill and Mr.. Morgan AMI
their associates most urgently de-
sire
The attorneys conclude by saying:
'"The judgment of this court thereon
must determine whether sovereign
state of this union is powerless to vim
dicate the majesty of its own laws"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23

of w. f. Miller, Bedford; III. X. Evans,
Corydon: James G. Bull. Creston; j. j.
Mcintyre Osceola: and r. c. Henry,
of Mt. Ayr 1t is now believed that
Judge Henry will be appointed. He is
willing to accept the place on condition
that he will not be candidate for the
nomination next fall.
The movement started at Dougherty
Cere Gordo county. to petition the lef
isiature for law under which railroad
companies may be compelled to grant
elevator sites for the farmers or local
shippers OF the right of way, has gain
ed much strength In the state The
bill proposed is a revival of the bill
which was pressed before the last legis-
lature looking to the same end.
On Thursday evening the girls of the
state industrial school at Mitchellvllle
will give double entertainment. This
is for their school alone and it is Gus
tomary to have Christmas entertain
ment of the kind. But there will be
one thing about 1t this year different
from that of any other year. Super
intendent Fitzgerald prepared cam
tata for the girls and they went to
work upon it. Then the girls of the
colored cottage, some 25 in number, de-
cided to compete with the white girls
in the cantata business, and they in
duced the superintendent to prepare a
cantata for them. Both will be given
the same evening. one by the white
girls and one by the black ones. Both
are working hard to do better than the
others. and the rivalry has aroused
great interest at this state school.
The secretary of the state board of
health is sending out the blanks for
the annual reports from local clerks
of boards of health and health officers
on the number of contagious disease
cases in the various townships of the
state. These reports cover the calen-
n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
RockEFELLER's BIG GIFTS.
Multi. ilIionaire Donates $1,85o,0oo to
CHICAGO University.

Chicago, Dec. 33.-It was announced
yesterday at the forty-ninth convoca-
Son of the University Of Chicago that
donations amounting to $l,S5U,0OO had
been received from John d. Rockefel-
Ter, founder of the university. OF this
s1,500,000 in real estate, improved and
unimproved in the immediate vicinity
of the university, was formally trans
ferred by Mr.. Rockefeller For the
current expenses during the coming
year s243.000 was given; $4,000 do
mated for the completion of the power
plant and improvement of the grounds:
$4,000 was given for the work of ex-
cavation and exploration in the orien-
tai lands.
Hon. George w. Ross, premier of On
tario, delivered an address at the uni
versity yesterday on The Political
Cleavage of North America"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
II War With Russia Breaks
Out British Government
May Take Hand
EASTERN INTERESTS AT STAKE
England Looks Upon War as the Only
Mean. Of establishing Her Posi-
tion in the Orient = Japan Waiting
for Britain to Give the Word When
War Will be Declared

Berlin. Dec. 23.-The German foreign
ONCE in estimating the PROBABILITIES
OF war in the far east, fixes Its at
tention at this moment on Great Bri-
tain, rather than on Japan. for 1t is
recognized Japan is only waiting fer
Great Britain to give the word BE-
fore beginning post hostilities. A new
and even portentious element in the
situation. as it is looked upon here. is
the rising feeling in Great Britain that
Russia must yield or Japan and Great
Britain ought to fight her. The Associ-
ated Press learns from the highest Dip
lomatic source the German govern
ment. while still refusing to believ.
war Is certain. is convinced now, that
II war between Russia and Japan
comes, Great Britain will take part IN
It, because the British government
looks upon war as possibly the only
means of saving and establishing
her position in the east. Sir Frank
Lascelles, British ambassador. who re-
BOIuc0 ItSlC AAOut IAuSiuAtd SiAhSC oAs .
ago, Is understood to have impaired his
impression unofiicially to the German
government that the British cabinet
apprehended that war would result II
Russia persisted in her present atti-
tude toward Japan. This expression
Of opinion by the ambassador was
stripped OF all suggestion that Great
Britain might participate. but great
significance Is attributed to 1t. Lead
ing financiers know nothing of any
Russian overtures to float a loan of
s12.000.Ooe in Germany and the report
to that effect published by Tageblat.
is regarded as unfounded.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
MINISTER IS A PLAYWRIGHT.
Baltimore Pastor to Present Melo-
drama in Church for Benefit of Poor.

Baltimore Pastor to Present a Melo-
drama in Church for Benefit of Poor.
Baltimore DID,. Dec. 23.-Rev A. F..
Sterger, pastor OF the Trinity German
Lutheran church, has stirred up the
ministers here by the announcement
that melodrama written by himself.
entitled The Orphan" would be pre-
sented Sunday night in his church.
A stage has been erected In the pull
pit. An admission fee of Is cents will
be charged. and the proceeds will be
fot the benefit of the poor of East
Baltimore.
The play, the Rev. Mr.. Sterger says.
is given on Sunday night, so that the
men will attend. If it is given on a
week night he does not believe that
many will be present, and while 1t is
presented for charity, it is given on
night when crowd is likely to attend.
The play will be given in German.
and much scenery has been secured for
the production. Miss Josephine Ster-
ger. daughter of the minister, will take
part.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
ABANDON BOND ISSUE
Rock Island System Will Not Seek to
Float the Contemplated $3.50, ,ooo, 900
Bond Issue - Doesn't Need the
Money.

New York, Dec. 2s.-The directors OF
the Rock Island Company have decided
to abandan the great s25O.ooo. 900 bond
issue, announcement OF which was
made last summer. says the Herald.
This decision will be announced to the
stockholders at the adjourned annual
meeting scheduled at Davenport. Ia.,
January z. The reason for the decis-
lon is that the directors deem it in
advisable TO carry out the scheme.
which involves all the issues of the
variously controlled lines at the pres
ent time, and as the company is not to
be in need OF the money there is no
necessity for its consideration.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
AlRsHlP TO FLY FROM GROUND.
inventors of Craft Sailed in North
Carolina Declare Hill Unnecessary.

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 33.--Orville and
Wilbur Wright of Dayton, Ohio. in
claimed WAS successfully navigated al
Kitty Hawk, N. c.. started for home
yesterday afternoon to spend the holl-
days. The. Wrights stated that they
had perfected it sufficiently to warrant
the statement that the snip would rise
in the air with the assistance OF the
gasoline motor. and that hereafter it
would not be necessary to drop from
a hill, as was done In tn. first attempt
to fly. They decline to let any one
take a picture of the ship. They viii
remain at home for twe weeks, after
which they will return to the North
Carolina coast for further experiments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
SAY HARTMAN is in 1T.
Southern Pacific Magnate Said to Be
In Big Railroad Deal.

San Francisco, Dec. 23.-The Call
says that North Shore railroad bonds
to the value OF s1,5oO,ooO have been de-
posted with the Mercantile Trust Com
pany of this city. The option or time
Emit expired last Saturday. but be-
fore the expiration the requirements OF
the purchasing syndicate had been
compiled with. Intelligence, II is said,
derived from several sources, Is to the
effect that the negotiations for the pur-
chase of the bonds are being conducted
on behalf of E. II. Hartman. A rail-
road man, who is said to be familiar
with the inside affairs of the deal, is
quoted as follows:
1T is obvious that one of thesa three
companies-the Southern Pacific. the
Western Pacific on Santa Fe-is inter-
ested in the transaction"
Positive dental of any interest in the
negotiations, 1t is alleged. comes from
the headquarters of the Santa Fe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
YuLETIDE JOY MARRIED.
ertons Feel the Blight Of Hard
Times,

London, Dec. 2s.-In spite of the
natural endeavor Of all classes of Brit
ons to put as much joy and festivity
as possible into ChristmasMde, the
feeling is that hard times are at hand.
Everybody feels poor. AS rule, at
this period of the year. wealthy folk
give house parties at their country
residences. There have been few
this season, but not one-third of the
usual number. This is one of numer-
GUS symptoms of depression.
Another Is the exceptionally large
bodies of unemployed. In the building
trade, in shipping and among the dock
men the pressure is greatest. I'm
skilled labor is a drug in the market,
80 per cent of 1t being immigrant. The
workhouses are crowded, and street
beggars swarm in the west end dis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
FINISH FRIAR LAND CASE.
Archbishop ireland Rejoices and Say
Result Is Due to Roosevelt's EYort,


Result Is Due to RooseveIt's Efforts,
ST. Paul, Minn.. Dec. 23.-Archbishop
Ireland received yesterday cablegram
from Monsignor Guidi, apostolic dele
gate to the Philippine islands, an
nouncing the last touch had just been
put on the contract between the United
States government of the islands and
the church for the purchase Of the
friar lands in the Islands. and invites
the archbishop to rejoice with him on
the happy conclusion of the negotia- :
tions.
To the Associated Prass Archbishop
Ireland expressed his great pleasure at
the conclusion of the negotiations. He
warmly praised Governor Taft and
Monsignor Guidi for their work. and
said it was due to President Roose-
velt's wisdom and forethought that
Taft visited the pope and talked with
him about the friar land matter and
that the president is to be congratu-
lated upon the outcome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
KANSAS CITY TRAGEDY.
S. w. Lee Kills sister-in-Law and
Then Himself.

Kansas City, Dec. 23.-Samuel w.
Lee, aged 80 shot and killed his sister
n-law, Florence Lee, aged %, at her
home here today and then made a
tragic effort to end his own life. Lee
was a widower and his sister-in-law
had been been his housekeeper Today
she announced her intention of marry
ing Kansas man and made prepara-
tdons to leave the house. After vain
ly trying to persuade her TO marry him
Lee shot the woman four times and
then fired two bullets into his own
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
ANDREWS OUT OF PRISON.
Says He Will Try to Pay All His Debts
in Detroit.

Detroit. Dec. 23.-Accompanied by his
attorney and several newspaper men,
Frank c. Andrews, former vice presi-
dent of the wrecked City Savings Bank.
of this city. who was released from
Jackson prison on parole last night, af-
ter serving year and four months OF
his 15-year sentence. arrived In De-
troit today. He went Immediately to
his home. In b>ef statement of his
intentions. Andrews said: My first
care will he to clear up the tiresome
controversies and end legal tangles ana
bring stop to law proceedings. con-
tinued publicity OF which is placing the
banking institutions of Detroit In a
bad light all over the country and In
juring the commercial interests of the
city. will work night and day until
have paid every penny owe"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-12-23
Governor of the Philippine. Starts
Thursday for United states.

Manila, Dec. 2s-Governor Taft has
pardoned several Filipino prisoners on
the approach of the Christmas festiv-
al. Priest, Leonardo Depusey, under
sentence of death by military court.
for burying alive Presidente Taylay,
had his sentence commuted to twen-
ty-five years imprisonment. Ladrones
recently looted the municipal treasury
at Bosoboso, in Luzon. They captured
the presidente and cut the tendons Of
his heels.
The agreement for the sale OF the
friar lands has been signed to take
effect in six months, the time allow
ed for surveys and examination of
titles. III
Governor Taft leaves Thursday for
the United States via Toxic and Hon- 4
ol1lll1