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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CROSS DIVIDED
AMONG CHILDREN.
Will of Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Foy, Dis
tributes Large Estate Among
Descendants.

Mrs. Elizabeth ]. Foy, widow of Peter
L. Foy. whose will was filed for probate
yesterday, ordered that the stones of her
diamond cross be divided among her chill
dren.
She left to her daughter, Eugenia Chou
teau, $4,000; to her son. Julius L. Foy.
$50, COO; $4,000 to be held in trust for her
daughter, Agnes Foy Benoist: $4,000 in
trust for her daughter, Isabel Chouteau
Healy, and $4,000 in trust for her grand
son, Auguste Chouteau.
She left to her son, julius, and her
daughter. Agnes Foy Benoist. each 12o
shares of stock in the st. Louis Transfer
Company and twenty-five shares each to
her daughters, Isabel Chouteau and Eu7
genia Chouteau.
To her daughter. Eugenia Chouteau, she
left her diamond earrings. Russian sable
muff, portrait of herself and her mother
and one-half of her linen and silver plate.
To her daughter. Agnes Foy Bcnoist.
she left her wedding ring, two stones
from her diamond cross. a mirror which
belonged TO her great-grandmothcr her
diamond bracelet 6or Mrs. Benoist's
daughter. Elizabeth Christy BenoisD and
portrait of her deceased daughter. Flor
cncc for Mrs. Benoist's son, Louis Lam
nan BcnOisD.
To her daughter. Isabel Chouteau Healy.
she left two stones from her diamond
'I'SS, sL OI hTS- ttcdIy tIOT MIS-.
Healys son.. Charles Edward HeaIyl. a
mirror and her French bronze travelling
clock GOr Mrs HeaIy's son. Francis Chou
teau Healyl and her gold watch and
chain. which formerly belonged to her
mother, for Mrs. Hcaly's sou, Virgil
Healy
To her son, Julius. she left the center
stone of her diamond cross; her diamond
ring. portrait of himself and a por-
trait OF her father. made by Chester Hard
Ing. and one-half of her linen and silver
plate
To her grandson. Auguste Chouteau, she
left her rosewood writing DESK to her
daughter Agnes Foy Benoist. her set of
cameo jewelry, set with diamonds, and to
her daughters. Eugene Chouteau and Isa-
bel Chouteau Healy, $500 each.
She directed that the rest of her goods
and chattels be divided among her son
and daughters. they to agree upon as
equal a division as possible
She directed that there be no public
sale, and no charges against her children
for gifts.
She left $500 each to the Little Sisters of
the Poor, the Order Of the Good Shep-
herd: and the Oblate Sisters of Providence,
OF Normandy, Mo-, and Belle johnson Of
New York.
The rest Of the estate is to go in equal
portions to her son and daughters. and
her grandson. Auguste Chouteau, whose
portion is to be held in trust until he is
30 years old.
The will was executed July 81, last, and
was witnessed by Eugene Berthold and
Mary Elizabeth Boyce. Her son, Julius
and daughter, Eugenia Chouteau, are
named as executors without bond.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CHICAGO DEMOCRATS NAMED
TO WORK FOR CONVENTION.
Chairman Goodrich Will BE Assisted
by Thomas Gahan and q COM
mittee of More Than 100.

Chicago. Dec. 3e.-Adams A. Goodrich.
chairman of the local committee formed
to secure the National Democratic Conven-
tion for Chicago, to-day announced the
names of more than 100 prominent citizens
appointed to place Chicago's claims to the
convention before the National Committee
when 1t meets at Washington.
The list includes. besides Chairman
Goodrich. the names of National Commit
teeman Thomas Gahan of Illinois, Mayor
Carter H. Harrison. James H Eckels, for
mer Comptroller Of the Currency, and
Franklin MacVeagh.
NEW YORK A RIVAL.
New York, Dec. 3o.-A mass meeting Of
citizens was held here to-day to form an
organization. the purpose Of which is to
try to secure the Democratic National
Convention for New York in 1904. Speeches
favoring New York as the place for the
convention were made and the assistance
of the Merchants Association in a nom
partisan way was pledged.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CULTURE
TEACHER MISSING,
Louis Rueb Has Not Been Heard
From Since Thursday-Vio-
lence Is Feared.

Louis Rueb. instructor Of physical
culture of the East st. Louis schools, and
head Of the Turnverein. mysteriously dis
appeared last Thursday evening and has
not been seen since. His wife. Mrs. Belle
Rueb. and their 9-year-old daughter, Dora.
are almost prostrated and fear that he
has been killed.
Professor Rueb has been the physical
instructor in the East st. Louis schools for
the last four years. Prior to that time he
gave exhibitions as a wrestler, and was
considered good all-round athlete. This
fact, in connection with the fact that he
was known as a sober, quiet man, makes
his friends think that some mishap has
befallen him.
Professor Rueb's home life was said to
be pleasant. He lived in n handsomely
furnished fiat at No. 44S Columbia place,
East st. Louis.
The evening of his disappearance he was
to supervise an entertainment which was
given mt the East st. Louis Music Hall.
He was at the hall before the entertain
ment and departed shortly before 1t be-
gan. He has not been seen since. The
natter was brought to the attention of
the police yesterday as a last resort, as
it was thought by his friends that he
would be found without their assistance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS.
Departments of Illinois Peda-
gogues Choose Heads.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield, ILL.,. Dec. 30. - Officers were
elected in the various sections of the Illi
nois State Teachers Association, as fol-
lows:
Superintendent Section - President, Alfred
Bayliss: secretary. Miss Anna Lois Barbre.
Christian County. Executive Committee-R. F.
Edwards. Lee County: ]. D. Regan. Warren
County: Frank Coles. Jr.. Edwards County. d.
rectors of State Teachers Reading Circle-A F.
Nightingale, Cook County; Louis N. Gross. De
Knlb County: w. r. Kinney, Perry County.
Members of Committee on State Course of Study
James Kirk. Carbondale: David Felmle Nor
NAL: o. C. Lord. Charleston; c. H. Root, Grun-
dy County.
College Section-President. David Kinley Uni
verslty of Illinois: secretary. William Mather
Lewis. Lake Forest. Executive Committee
Dean Holgate. Northwestern University; H E.
Griffith Knox College: Stanley Mackay. Shurt-
len College.
lace Savannah: secretary. Miss Nora Simmons
Sheibyville: Executive Committee. C. f.. De-
butts. Pontiac: F. d. McKittrick. Enfield j.
T.. Turner. Alton.
Primary Standardization, Florence Hol-
brook. Chicago: vice president, Ella A. Wills
Tuscola: secretary. Mildred White, harrington;
Executive Committee, Elizabeth Mavty Nor
NAL: NJ Lizzie Pender Springfield: J. W. Hen
niger principal at Macomb.
Principals Scction-President W. i. Hat
field. st. Charles: vice president D. p. Ran
DALI Mattoon: secretary, Rebecca Leseuer.
Quincy.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Committees VIII Confer.

At conference yesterday between the
committee Of the st. Louis Association of
General Passenger Agents appointed to
look into baggage matters in connection
with the Worlds Fair and the general
baggage agents of the st. Louis terminal
lines several matters were discussed haT-
Ing for their object the Improvement of
the baggage service into and out of 81.
Louis during the period of the Worlds
Fair. and standing committee of general
insOn of the B. & o. S-W., A. V. Brigham
of the Missouri Pacific and W. M. Dyer of
the Frisco, was appointed to confer fur
men, consisting of W. z. Deppe. Il. H.
Payne and j. NJ. Beall. to further perfect
arrangements. 1t was understood that this
committee would confer with the Termi-
nal Association, st. Louis Transfer Com
pany and others Interested
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
MANY AMERICANS DESIRE
TO HAVE HAND IN WAR.

Washington, Dec. 3o-The Russian and
japanese officials are receiving numerous
letters from Americans all over the coun-
try offering their services in the event of
war. The Russian Ambassador and the
japanese Minister are declining all offers
of assistance.
At the Japanese Legation the announce
ment is authorized that for days Mr. Ia
kahira's mails has contained many letters
from Americans wishing to enlist In
the japanese army or navy. The Minister
is sending personal note to each writer
expressing the profound appreciation of
the japanese people for this evidence of
sympathy and support on the part of
citizens of the United States, but says that,
even If assistance were needed, the laws
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON.
A Letter From the Governor Of Oregon.

Peruna is known from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. Letters of congra;ulation and
commendation testifying TO the merits OF
Peruna as catarTh remedy are pouring
in from every State in the Union. DR.
Hartman is receiving hundreds of such
letters daily. All classes write these let
tiers. from the highest 10 the lowest
The outdoor laborer, the indoor artisan,
the clerk. the editor. the statesman. the
preacher-all agree that Peruna is the
catarrh remedy OF the age. The stage and
rostrum. recognizing catarrh as their
greatest enemy, are especially enthuslas-
tic in their praise and testimony.
Any Ian Who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
terrh is well-nigh universal; almost ON
hipres%nt; Peruna is the only absolute
e.ifcSDara known. A cold is the begin
ming Of catarrh. To prevent colds to
cure COLDS. Is to cheat catarrh out of its
victims. Feruna not onIyr cures catarrh
but prevents it. Every household should
be supplied with this great remedy for
coughs. colds and so forth.
The Governor of Oregon is an ardent
elmirer of Peruna. He keeps 1t con-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
MAY BE A CASE OF TETANUs.
Painter Who Injured His Thumb
Taken to Hospital.

Archie Miller. a painter, of No. Se21
Franklin avenue. suffering from what is
thought by physicians to he tetanus, Is
at the City Hospital. lie slipped from
ladder at Compton and Franklin avenues
on December 19. sustaining confusion on
the thumb.
DAYS later Miller became ILL., He went TO
a physician. who told him he was prob
ably suffering from tetanus. 1t is thought
that some of the poisonous lead used in
paint got into the wound. which, being
very slight. did not receive proper atten-
ton at first.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
BAvARIAN REGENT INJURED.
Hunting Accident Makes 1t Diff
ficult for Him to Stand.

Munich, Bavaria. Dec. 9o-The report
published in the United States by news
agency to-day that Prince Luitpold. the
regent Of Bavaria. is dangerously i'll is
incorrect.
The regent is suffering from the effects
of slight accident sustained recently in
the hunting field. and his physicians have
forbidden him to stand for any length of
time. But his condition occasions no
anxiety. He gave luncheon this after
noon to the Diplomatic Corps.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
BANKS WILL OPEN SATURDAY.
Will Not Continue New Years
Holiday Beyond One Day.

Local financial institutions will not con-
tinue the New Years holiday through Sat
urday, as was done Christmas. and while
all of the banks and trust companies will
be closed tomorrow, all of them will be
open for business Saturday.
Saturday closing was considered favor
ably by the officials of many of the banks,
but a canvass among their patrons re-
vealed the fact that It would greatly in
convenience many of them, and in con-
sequence it was decided that next Satur-
day should be a work day as usual
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
JAPAN OBTAINS WARSHIPS
WHICH RUSSIA SOUGHT.

London. Dec. 2o-Japan this evening
completed the purchase Of the Argentine
warships Moreno and Rivadavia, build
ing at Genoa. Italy. for which Russia also
was negotiating.
These vessels will constitute notable ad-
ditions to the fleet of Japan. The Rava-
davia should be ready for early delivery,
as she was launched in October. 1902, and
tho facilities of the Serteri Ponente yard
are ample to insure speedy and good work.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CAUSES MANAGERS ARREST.
Isador Richard Is Held on Charge
of Embezzlement.

Isador Richard, manager of the Mera-
mec Highlands Company. who was ar
rested at the Union Station Tuesday
night. was yesterday turned over to Dep
uty Sheriff Bellairs Of st. Louis County,
who held a warrant charging him with
the embezzlement of $1,000 worth of prop
erty.
The warrant was sworn out by Marcus
Bernheimer, president of the company.
Richard was manager of the company
for two years. He was postmaster of
Mersmec Highlands. He disappeared
about two months ago. His account with
the United States Government was inves-
tigated and found to be correct by postal
inspectors. He was dismissed from the
Post Office. however. and Milton Geismer,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Rural Frce Delivery.

REPUBLl SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 3o.-Rural free de-
livery service has been established to be-
gin February l as follows:
Illinois-Dahlgren. Hamilton County. Route
Q. Length of route. 2o miles. Population
:Epworth; White County; Route /. Length
Kansas = Cedarvale. Chautauaua &c, County
Great Bend. Barton County. Routes 2, 3, 4
and s. Length of routes. 1lO miles. Population
served. LIZ
Rural carriers have been appointed as
follows:
Misseuri-stirings, W. j.. Hancock. carrier;
j. NJ. Young. substitute.
Higgins. substitute.
Texas-!Aima j. E. Lennon, carrier: James
Lucas. substitute.
Florence. A +. Bebe and Oscar b. Bebe, car
riers: Elliot Hood and Sam ID. Skeen. substi-
tutes.
West. j. C. Hurloek. T. A. stadIer and G. R.
Iurlock carriers: e, p Anthony +. G, Stad-
ley and Horace Galway. substitutes.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Order a Free Bottle

OF brakes Palmetto Wine. 1t gives vigor and
energy TO the whole body. soothes. heals and in
virorates stomachs that are weakened by In
furious living or when the mucous lining OF the
stomach is Impaired by hurtful medicines or
0ood. brakes Palmetto Wine will lclear the liver
and kidneys from congestion. cause them TO per
form Unnecessary work thoroughly and insure
their healthy condition. brakes Palmetto Wire
cures every form of stomach distress. such aS
indigestion. distress after eating. shortness of
breath and heart trouble caused by indigestion.
Drake's Palmetto Wine cures you permanently
OF that lad taste in mouth, offensive breath. loss
OF appetite. heartburn. fniamed. catarrhal or
liberated stomach and constipated or datulent
bowels. The Drake Formula Company. Drake
Building Chicago. H.. proves all this TO YOU by
sending you free and prepaid a trial bottle OF
brakes Palmetto Wine to test it. This wonder
full Palmetto Medicine is purely vegetable and
the greatest remedy ever offered to Chronic Suf-
ferers. Write today for a free bottle. a letter
urUpsfal card is Your s:aly expense. For sale
ny n5cteau s Co.. 100 n: Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
PINE STREET CORNERS SOLD.
Four-Story Buildings at Eight
eenth and Twentieth.

David n. O'Neil yesterday purchased the
four-story building and lot. 13ix109 feet,
at the southeast corner of Eighteenth and
Pine streets, and leased the property for
period of five years. to the Haase 6
Bohle Carriage Company.
d. +. Addington, who conducted the
negotiations, also sold to Haase &; Bohle,
the southwest corner of Twentieth and
Pine streets, lot 5Ox1O9 feet. improved with
a four-story and basement building. The
property probably will be leased In a few
days.
In both transactions the terms were
withheld. but it is said, that the prices
showed a healthy condition as regards
Pine street realty in that vicinity.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
CHINA SOON TO RATIFY
TREATY OPENING PORTS.

Pekin. Dec 3O.-The Chinese Government
has promised United States Minister Con-
ger to soon forward the Chinese copy Of
the commercial treaty to Washington for
the exchange of ratifications. 1t is nec-
essary first to obtain the Emperor's seal.
After the treaty Is ratified the opening
of Mukden and Antung to the commerce
of the world can be pressed.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
AFFIDAVIT AGAINST CARTER.
Promoter Formally Charged
With Stabbing Yoakum.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIALA
Dallas, Tex. Dec. So-E ]. Parent, a
friend Of W. H. Yoakum. to-day made
affidavit against ]. NJ. Carter. charging
him with assault to commit murder Car
ter is the man who was taken in custody
yesterday after Mr.. Yoakum was stabbed
placed In the hands of Constable. Car
ter is at his home tonight, but says he
is prepared to have the warrant served
and expects 10 be arrested tomorrow
Mr. Yoakum is resting easily.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

tinually I'm the house In a recent letter
to DIR. Hartman, he says:
State of Oregon,
Executive Department.
The Peruna Medicine Co, Columbus, o.:
Dear Sfrs-I have had occasion to
use your Peruna medicine In my
family for colds, and Ii proved to be
an excellent remedy. Ihave not had
occasion to use IL for other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. NJ. Lord.
1t will be noticed that the Governor
says he has not had occasion TO use Pc
runa for other ailments. The reason for
this is: most other ailments begin with a
cold. Using Peruna to promptly cure
colds. he protects his family against other
ailments. This is exactly what every
other family in the United States should
do. Keep Peruna in the house. Use it
ior coughs. colds. Ia grippe, and other
climatic affections of winter. and there
gill be no other ailments in the house.
such families should provide themselves
with a copy of DIR. Hartman's free book
entitled Winter Catarrh." Address DR.
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
EXAMINE TREASURY ACCOUNTS
Committee Prepares to Turn Over
Office to Akins.

A committee appointed by the United
States Treasurer arrived last night from
Washington to turn over the office of
Subtreasurer to Thomas ]. Atkins. who
was recently appointed to succeed General
Bernard G. Farrar.
Those in the committee are C. r. Smith,
John Moon, P. NJ. Eaton, W. M. Lemon
and W. s.. Richards. A conference was
held last night at the Lindell Hotel with
MIR. Atkins.
Mr.. Smith stated that the committee
would take considerable time in going
oy er the accounts of the Subtreasury and
tina. the work would not be completed for
several days.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Arrange for CIergy Permits.

At joint meeting of the clergy COM
mittees of the Western, Transcontinental
and Southwestern Clergy bureaus in Chi
oago Tuesday all arrangements were per-
fected to put the Joint clergy permits into
operation as fast as they can be gotten
the honoring of the 1903 permit until Jaj
uary 81, 1904, but arrangements for II
printing of the application blanks and otf 2
fected. and 1t is hoped that the 1904 per
mits can be issued by February 1.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Quarantine Has Been Rai,ed.

General Western Passenger Agent Wha-
len of the Mexican Central Railway yes
terday received telegraphic advice from
General Passenger Agent w. ID. Murdoch
of the Mexican Central Railway. with
headquarters in the City of Mexico. stat
ing that the State of Texas and the United
States Marine Hospital have raised the
quarantine against all points In Mexico,
and that that situation is entirelY clear.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

consideration being s2ss 900. The papers
Will be filed for record to-day
The deal has been under consideration
built several years ago, and Mr.. Gundlach,
1t is said. realized profit of $4,000 on Ms
stock. The other principal stockholders
are Edward L. Thomas and John Taylor
OF Belleville. The road runs from East
st. Louis to OFallon
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Arre.,e., for shootinr Rinc..

William Feldkamp. Is years old OF No.
1892 North Ninth street, and Harry Riefle,
IA years old of No. 210i North Tenth
street. were arrested at Main and Cham
bers streets. Tuesday, charged with shoot
ing cat rifles in the street. They will be
tried In the Juvenile Court.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
DR.. E. C. RUNGE
TO LEAVE ASYLUM
Superintendent Announces That
Resignation, Containing His
Reasons, Will Reach
Mayor Wells To-Day.

Doctor Edward C. Runge, Superintend-
ent of the Insane Asylum, whose resigna-
ti6n has been expected for some weeks,
announced last night that he had sent his
resignation TO Mayor Rolla Wells. 1t will
reach the chief executive to-day
Doctor Runge admitted to a Republic
representative several weeks ago that he
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
COAL CONCERN BUYS ROAD.

Control of the Anthracite Company.
Phillip NJ. Gundlach yesterday. through
Attorney Baer Of Belleville. transferred
his interest in the OFallon Railroad and
Coal Company to the Western Anthracite
Coal and Coke Company of Missouri. the
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
killed i'm a Runaway.

REPUBLIC SPEClAL-
Butler, No., Dec. 30.-Israel Long, a
farmer. 70 years old, was killed in run
away to-day. While driving to town his
team became frightened, running away
and throwing him out Of the wagon.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

of Japan preclude the employment of any
foreign troops.
Count Cassini, in declining the offers
which his Government is receiving, also
is expressing his appreciation of the spirit
which prompts them
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
Holiday Rates

Via Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain
Route.
Tickets on sale December "a, % and 81.
1909, and Jan. ], 1904: Final return limit
Jan. 4, 1904. See City Ticket Agent for
further information.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
BeIxinn Peer I'm st. Loni..

Prince Henri de Croy Of Belgium is BE-
ing entertained In st Louis by Mr.. and
fellow avenue. The Wulflngs met the
Prince while travelling In Europe last
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
wEI.LEs-DE KREss.

Evansville. Ind. Dec so-The marriage Of
Miss vira De Kress. daughter of former County
Recorder Paul Do Kress and Mr. Arthur G.
Weiles took place this afternoon at the home Of
the brides parents.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
cREws-THRELKELp.

Auxvasse. No.. Dee so.-Mr Henry Crews
and Miss Ethel Threikeld were married this
Afternoon at the brides home. near this city,.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31

bA considered the matter Of giving up
municipal position for some time, and
tnsts6el might resign.
Last night Doctor Runge refused to dis
cnss the reasons for his act, at least un-
I'll he was reasonably sure that his resig-
nation. which is to take effect February
!. was in the hands of Mayor Wells.
He said: 81 shall be glad to be free
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-12-25
STOLE BY THE CAR
SEATTLE RING OF FREIGHT THIEVES
HAS BEEN UNEARTHED.
Amounts Will Reach Far Into the Thous-
ands-Northern Pacific and Great
Northern Both Heavy LOsers-Many
Employees Implicated-doods Sent to
Various Points and Sold for Song.

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 23.-In the ar
rest of Herman Rheinhart, manager of
the Arlington dock; James G. Graves,
yardmaster of the Great Northern rail-
way, and P. J. Flynn, foreman of the
Great Northern freighthouse, the offic-
ials of the two transcontinnetal lines
believe they have unearthed one of the
greatest conspiracies to defraud that
has ever been brought to light in the
West.
The investigation has been but
started, and while none of the high
officials will talk regarding the matter,
it is we'll known that the operations of
a thieving ring, with headquarters in
Seattle, extend over period of at least
four years and it may be five.
During that time freight cars have
been robbed of their contents, and the
goods consigned to one merchant sold
to another in the same line of business
in the same city. Again, wohle freight
car loads of goods have been taken and
reshipped to other points where the
ring is alleged to have had fences for
the disposal of the stuff.
Tons upon tons of merchandise, it is
charged, have been sent to Alaska, to
California, to Oregon, and interior
Western states, sold for what it would
bring and the money divided between
those implicated.
The work of the detectives shows that
trainmen, station agents, foremen,
yardmen, engineers, and, in fact, al
most every class of employees on the
lines of the railroads, have been impli-
Gated. All have not been concerned in
the same shipments, but at some time
or other have reaped harvest from
part of the stolen property.
The Northern Pacific railroad, it is
said, is the heaviest loser in freight
shipments, and the sums paid by the
company for 'lost goods runs far into
the thousands. The Great Northern,
while it has been a sufferer from the
same depredations, has not suffered to
the same extent as the Northern Pacific
in lost freight.