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but they regard the investment as a
good one, especially in view Of the
experiences with gun and pistol the
shepherds showed when the attempt
was made to drive them out by
force.
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just Received.
New novelties for holiday trade,
fancy goods, candies, ETC., at Woman's
Exchange. 66-tf
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Piano Tuning.

Piano Tuning.
Arthur Wales, premier piano tuner.
Thirty years experience. Leave or
ders at Holmes & Rixon's drug store
Montana avenue. 67-tf
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it, our grim attempt at a joke had
told what some of our neighbors had
been ~suspectjng, but mad been too
.considerate to speak OF it."
This is the season when every
body is thinking more or less OF Santa
Claus, hence it was not surprising
that when an elderly man with long
white hair and whiskers stepped from
a w%estbound train this morning and
walked UP and down the depot plat
form while waiting to resume his
journey many comments ON his ap-
pearance were heard, coupled with
remarks indicative Of curiosity as to
where he mad left his sleigh and
reindeer. But it took one OF those
quick-witted newsboys hanging about
the depot to establish the strangers
identity. With a jaunty air he ram
to the venerable mans side and
pushing q bundle of papers under his
nose, accosted him with, Hello, Dow
lie, when. did you get in? Here's your
morning papers with a full account OF
the, latest news from Zion,"
80.
After trying the old method OF
Mooting at one another and by force
seeking to dispossess each other, the
contending factions across the Wyom-
ing line have adopted a more civil
lied and effective way of settling the
range war" that only recently
threatened to boom the mortuary list
In the diturbed region. Rifles and
revolvers have been put away and
all is peace and amity where formerly
wal and devastation lowered. The
cattlemen remain on top. but they had
to pay for the satisfaction OF being
left in u~ndisputed possession OF the
coveted field. They made the first
~overtures and offered to buy OF sell.
Az the sheepmen were In the minor
ity they agreed to sell and fixed prices
upon their holdings. These yer &C.
cepted and ~ fast as M sold out
he removed his hooks and now not
. sheep 10 to be seen IN the region
between Paint Rock and Shell creek.
Il cost the herdsmen . nice sum.
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Corns, bunions, club and ingrowing
nails removed without pain, blood or
soreness. At Room II, Rademaker. $50
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DR.. Prickett handles successfully
IS per cent Of all forms OF rheuma-
tism. 66.tf
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We guarantee all our work and \
not satisfactory we will make It 81
or return your money.
BILLINGS STEAM LAUNDRY.
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pened not to be of age and he pro-
duced the written consent OF her
that a license should issue.
But it proved defective In one par
ticular-it had not been sworn to
before a notary. In his distress he
found a true friend in Judge Mann.
That gentleman proved to be well
acquainted with the girls mother and
he called her uI by 'phcne and ex-
planned the situation to her. She re-
peated her consent, and vas asked
to hold up her hand and make oath
to the genuineness OF the ssgnatu g.
Over the wire bounded the words Of
his honor, who was standing at this
end with uplifted hand, and in a
minute all was made right. The
judge attested the instrument In due
form and handed it to the young
man, who returned to the clerks Of
ice and secured the license.
Although they are not many in
number, the runners" for the differ
emit hotels are possessed OF a power OF
lung and voice that when exercised
in unison upon the arrival Of trains
sometimes cause the delusion that
there Is an army OF them. MAC"
whose special mission In life seems to
be to extol the merits Of q certain
hosiery on the west side, Is particu-
larly fortunate as regards voice and
prides himself on his clearness OF
enunciation. hence his deep disgust
whenever he thinks OF an occurrence
OF q few days ago. A train had ar.
rived from the west and above the
noise and confusion he could be heard
repeating his cry. Cottage Inn no.
tell" Perhaps. he spoke q little more
rapidly than ordinarily. but even II
70. he did not think that that was
justification of the tall, lanky individ'
ual. who asked him why he was In.
viting people to "the county jail or
hotel"
0vAr alaaa nj HassmAthinR hotp
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Over q glass Of Something hot
they were diacpssing Christmas and
each told OF some purchase he had
made for those whom hs intended Ia
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
EARLY HEARING PROBABLE.
Court of Appeals Sets April 7 for
Argument in KinlOch Case.

Fred Essen OF Clayton. who was appoint
ed receiver Of the Kinloch Jockey Club. has
been notified that he may have to conduct
the spring race meeting which begins at
that place April Is. TO last fifteen days.
When Judge MCKINNEY appointed Essen
about three weeks ago. the Murphy Chew
Lucas faction Of the club filed notice Of an
appeal. and had the controversy sent TO
the Court of Appeals in st. Louis. The le-
gal proceedings were really to get control Of
the April and August race meetings at the
track. The appeal acted as supersedeas.
and it was thought then that the majority
faction in the club had won victory be-
cause 1t was supposed the appellate court
would not decide the case until next fall.
Judge Bond. attorney for Joseph Slppy.
the minority stakeholder. who is prose-
cutting the suit. succeeded several days ago
in Inducing the court to advance the case
on the docket. 1t has been set for argu-
ment April l.. He urged upon the court the
Importance OF immediate action in the mat
ter. and 1t is probable that there will be
decision before the opening Of the spring
meeting.
The proceedings for control of the race
meeting were instituted by Sippy in the
form of a prayer for a receiver. Az q
minority stakeholder he claimed that the
majority had diverted the assets Of the club
into a new organization. thereby rendering
his investment worthless.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
ELABORATE OPENING PLANS.
Hartman Store VIII Celebrate Spring
Festival To-Morrow.

In gala spring attire. with beautiful deco
rations and music rendered by good or
chestra, the quarters of the Hartman Fur
niture and Carpet Company. Nos. 1101 to
1lOS Olive street, tomorrow will prove i'm
mensely attractive to housewives and pros
pectlve housewives, and even the men re-
The opening season" will continue for a
few days. during which time thousands OF
persons who appreciate the beautiful, as
well as the substantial, qualities are ex-
pected to inspect superb stock Of furnish
in Es,. .onosrn ,.. boon n,o, ..,.s, o,
since its opening here. because of its eX-
t tfsme activity There is energy ggsy,r,tn in
be to carry on everything on a larger
scale and in more elaborate man
ner than Is customary; For this opening
rauons Tor the last week or more. The
store has been the scene of great activity.
and by tomorrow night will be in complete
readiness for the big celebration.
The Hartman concern came into existence
here last November. 1t is one of chain of
sSres T.. sixteen located through
kind in the world. The officers of the com
pany are young men. who have dashed into
prominence by virtue OF their energy and
push: The st. Louis store has been an I'M
usual success, and now is cherished by the
management as one of the brightest gems
in their crown.
To view the displays is considered lib
eral education in furniture designs and car
pet patterns. A wider and more interesting
assortment could scarcely be imagined.
Unique designs finished in rare and odd ef-
fects lend beauty that appeals to every
lover OF the Home Beautiful" From these
dull-inished woods up to the highest pol
ished solid mahogany pieces. 1t is a wonder
full variety of effects, which show the work
Of master designers.
The carpet department presents bewil-
dering array of colorings and patterns The
looms Of America as well as the handwork
of the dusky weavers- Of the Orient con-
tribute to the lines OF carpets and rugs.
Such an immense stock, 1t seems, must en-
brace every desirable effect known to the
carpet and rug market to-day.
1t IL not these articles of home furnishings
alone that the manager OF the Hartman
store depends on for the artistic effects.
Decorations in the form OF tall palms,
wreaths, flowers and other schemes will
go to make up the holiday attire Of the
store tomorrow. Music will be furnished
by Wells Orchestra to enliven the occasion.
A specially selected programme will be
rendered and an entertainment made up
that Is intended to cause the visitor to
tarry for a goodly period
A souvenir will be given to every person
calling, the articles selected for the ladies
being specially desirable. while the children
and gentlemen will not DC forgotten, as Is
often the case where souvenir openings are
held The store VIII be open from a. m.
to 10 d. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
GRAND JURY MAY TAKE UP
LOTTERY TICKET SELLERS.
Twenty-Five witnesses Are Exam
ined in Regard to Policy Games
and Indictments Delayed.

The Grand Jury yesterday continued the
investigation of policy games. Twenty-Five
witnesses, among them the FIVE who were
taken in the raid on the Little Henry" at
No. los South Tenth street. Wednesday.
wers examined.
1t is said that no indictments have yet
been voted in connection with the gambling
games. but with the final report to Judge
Douglas. which will be made next Week.
they are expected. One man whose brother
has been prominent in politics is said to
have come under the ban.
POLICY PLAYING is FELONY.
From the witnesses examined Yesterday
the Grand Jury learned where several policy
shops are located, and gambling of other
kinds was also brought TO light. II is be-
lieved that lottery-ticket sellers may be the
next to come under the searchlight operat-
ed by the Grand Jury.
Lottery tickets are sold In many places
about the city. and the Grand Jury has
behind the business In this city
Chief OF Police Kelly yesterday declared
that policy has been the hardest kind of
gambling his department has had to deal
with. In nearly every alley in the down.
town district, he says, are negroes selling
policy tickets. but 1t Is possible that some OF
Among the witnesses examined yesterday
Were: Policemen Thornhill. Birmingham,
Hunt McDermott. Edward Lally and Grnce
of the Fourth District: Mrs. Maggie Nor
man. No. 1414 BIddle street; Kate Mcdonald,
No. 1914 Bidde street: Eugene Roderman,
John Williams. No. 914 Market street: s. j.
Smith. No 7os North Sixteenth street; John
Mcdonald. Noble Tarrant, Charles Wash
ington, No. 1924 Biddle street: William
No lO5 South Tenth street; Bud Hatchett.
No. 52C Clark avenue: Bud Sherman. No.
1918 Franklin avenue: William Bird. No 1905
Franklin avenue:l John Gatewood. No. 1915
Wash street: James Phillips. No 1908 Wash
street: Noah Biliups, No. 1918 Wash street
Levi Fields. No. 611 Spruce street; PATROL
man Feeney. Central District: Bud West.
No. 1925 South Tenth street. and Wilson
O'Neil, No. 1913 South Tenth street.
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nlinoi. national Guard orders.

REPUBISC SPECIAL
Springfield ILL.,. March 26-Orders affect
ing the Illinois National Guard were issued
to-day by Adjutant General Smith as fol-
lows:
Upon their own request ana in conformity with
article s. Military Code, Lieutenant Colonel Geo.
H. Damron. late Second Brigade: Captain Albert
Snyder. late Fourth Infantry, and Captain Joseph
p. Barricklow. late Fourth Infantry. are hereby
placed upon the retired list
Upon the recommendation Of the company COM
msnder, go much of special orders No. g. series
OF 1855. directs that Private W. L. Alexander.
SomIa1y ] Fifth 1sfantTy. be dishonorably dis
hcer Company I. Fifth Infantry. will furnish
date from July Is. 1856.
The following named enlisted men will be dis
charged from the military service Of the State
upon recent Of this order: Company A, Third
lnfantry-Honorabiy: Pnvates Loyde L Eletsler
and Edwin l. Sletzler.
An election is hereby ordered in Company X.
Fifth Infantry. at s:9o p. m. Saturday. April 4.
for First Lieutenant and TO MI such other yncan-
cies as may exist at the time Of this meeting
side.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
ELoPED TO WATERLOO, ILL.
Anton Jaeger and Miss Schaecher
of st. Louis Surprised Friends.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Waterloo. ILL.,. March 2s.-Mr. Anton Jae-
ger and Miss Emma Schaecher of 81. Louis
accompanied by Mr.. Louis Arms, Jr., and
Miss Annie Jaeger. sister of the bride
groom After procuring a license Mr.. Jae-
ger and Miss Schaecher We're married by
Judge Hugo Bremser. The party then re-
turned to st. Louis.
JoNES-CLARK
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
no. Cal. and Miss MIS- i BETTE CLARK lark Jones OF rfe'
ANDERsoN-JoHNSON.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
and Miss Linda Johnson both of virginia We're
married at Hickory Church this evening the
Reverend W. Clark officiating.
wALKER-NEwELL.
Padncah, Ky. March .s,-Mr. James o. Wal
Newell Of hi, cty were d maTrsd shi,
BY the brides 4. father. the Reverend 7. J. New
SUPPLEMENTARY
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Golden City, Mo-. March 2s.-Mr ]. X. Sub
lett Wholesale comm INN on merchant was mar
PERRINE-AHLHIM
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
CarlinvilIe. III. March Is..Mr; Luther rerrlne
and Miss Laura Ahlhim. both Of Brushy Mound
JAMES-BEHRENS.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
OFallon. ILL.,. March 9.-The Reverend Mr.
James pastor OF the Pleasant Valley Church. and
Miss Nellie Behrens were married to-day.
MEYERS-SMART.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
ST. Charles Mo-. March 2s.-Miss Olive Smart
and Mr. William Meyers were married at the
home of the brides parents. eight miles north OF
this city. last night. by the Reverend George W.
Truce president Of st. Charles Military College.
They viii reside at MONTGOMERY City.
PRUTTT-wOOD.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
bloomington. ILL.,. March 2s.-Mr. Theo. Pruitt
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tie hope of success in this undertaking, and
the murder probably will go down in Grim
inal history as one of the great unsoived
mysteries.
Judge Murphy stated after court ad-
tourned this afternoon that his Judgment in
the case will not be handed down until
Monday. or perhaps later in the week. II
IS possible that he may issue warrants for
the arrest of John Doe" and "Jane Doe. +"
+ II Judge Murphy sees fit to take such ac-
ton the District Attorney will be obliged
to submit the whole case to the Grand
Jury.
Three new witnesses appeared on the
stand to-day. They were the Reverend l.
NJ. Powers. pastor OF the Church of the
Messiah. where the Burdick family and
Mrs. Hull were regular Attendants. and De-
tectives Cornish and Coughlin. who were
the first police officials to arrive at the
Burdick home when the crime was disccy-
cred.
Mrs. Hull. Carol Burdick and Maggie
Murray. the Burdick cook, were recalled to
straighten out II possible conflicting testi-
mony giving by them while on the witness
stand concerning minor details.
The report of City Chemist Hill was read
by the District Attorney. 1t stated that no
poison was found in the cocktail bottle or
in the stomach of the dead man. thus dis
posing of the theory that Burdick was
poisoned and also that there were no blood
stains on the golf stick taken from the Bur-
dick home after the murder which elimi-
mates the golf stick as the possible
weapon with which Burdfck was killed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
UNUSUAL INSURANCE TANGLE.
Assert Boy Was Not Killed in Bat
tie, but Was Murdered.


Topeka, Eas., March Pa case to-day
was appealed to the Supreme Court to de-
termine the liability of an insurance COM
pany where the policyholder has enlisted
in the United States Army and Is killed or
dies In the army. 1t comes from Coffey
County.
Edward La Rue, Cofrey County boy.
who held policy in the Kansas City Mu-
tual for 81 600 in favor of his mother, Mrs.
Vasti La Rue. enlisted in the regular army
on September L. 1889. and went to the
Philippines. His policy contained a clause
providing that II the insured enlisted for
service in any war he must give the COM
pany written notice, and would have to
pay an additional premium, not to exceed
8 per cent OF the face Of his policy. La
Rue did not comply with these provisions.
On May IA, 1900. he was killed by native
at Lolucan, Mindanao. The insurance COM
pany contended that he was killed IN. war
and refused to pay the policy. The bene-
flciary insisted that his regiment was
simply resting at Lolucan, that there was
no fighting going on there. and that La
Rue was simply, murdered by a native who
hit him on the head with bolo.
The case was tried before Judge Dennis
Madden of Emporia, who instructed the
jury to bring in verdict for the insurance
company, and now the plaintiff appeals.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27

Buffalo, N. Y. March 8.-The inquest into
the death Of Edwin l.. Burdick. who was
murdered just month ago in his home on
Ashland avenue. ended this afternoon.
At the close of the inquest, Judge Murphy
announced that an official inquiry into the
tragic death of Arthur r. Pennell. who has
figured SO prominently in the Burdick in
quest, will begin next Monday.
The Burdick inquest has served to develop
several theories relative to the crime that
had been suggested many days ago. but It
would be hardly correct to say that the
investigation has added anything tangible
to any of these theories.
Aside from the failure Of the authorities
to secure evidence bearing directly upon
the commission of the crime, or to establish
the identity of the murderer, there Is
feeling of satisfaction that the name of Mr..
Burdick has been lifted from the mire in
which IL was dragged and his character
shown in its true light.
The evidence brought out under the exam
nation of witnesses by District Attorney
Coatsworth has shown Burdick to have
been Toying father. always willing to
sacrifice his own happiness and pride for
the sake Of his children; that he was the
victim Of false friendship and broken
pledges. and in face Of all, forgiving, in
dulgent husband.
LITTLE HOPE REMAINS
The efforts Of the authorities to fix the
crime upon some one will not end with the
inquest. At the same time there ia now lii-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
sovINERs SENT TO PRISON.
Dondsmen Surrender Brothers and
New Charges Are Made.

Louis and Max Soviner and Nathan
Kreuzner, who were arrested about one
month ago on bench warrants charging
them with leasing property for immoral
purposes. were surrendered on their bonds
yesterday.
The Soviners and Kreuzner are the men
who were charged with controlling the syn
dictate OF vice on North Twelfth street.
When Louis Soviner was taken to the
-Four Courts capises were served on him by
a Deputy Sheriff in two cases. in which in
formations charging him with harboring
minor females are made. 1t Is understood
that seven more informations will be filed
against him by Circuit Attorney Folk
The new cases are felonies and the penal
ty under conviction Is from two to i've
years imprisonment in the Penitentiary
They are results of the Grand Jury's in
vestigaticn Monday. Several girls were Wit
nessee, among them three who were
Shepherd to teatify. -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
MOUNTAINS IN THE ANTARCTIC.
New Discoveries of Value to
Geographic Science.

London. March 26.-President Markham Of
the Royal Geographic Society, commenting
on the achievements of the British Antarctic
ship Discovery, says 1t has been proved
conclusively that the greater part of the
Antarctic region is a vast continent.
Captain Scott. the commander of the Dis
covery, penetrated 100 miles further south
than any previous explorer and discovered
an extensive mountainous region. hitherto
absolutely unknown, extending to S.a
south.
He thinks this indicates that the land
stretches to the pole in a series Of very
lofty mountains. which is considered to be
far the most important geographic result
ever achieved in Antarctic exploration. The
Discovery wintered 400 miles further south
than any vessel had previously wintered.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
FIRE DESTROYS TILE PLANT.
Hundred and Fifty Men Made Idle
and 100000 Damage.

The plant of the White Hall Stoneware
and Tile Company at White Hall. ILL.,. was
totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning.
The damage amounted to 100000. The in
surance is said to be SIS. 900.
The plant covered five acres and employed
$50 men. Twenty-Five cars of stoneware
were saved by the switch engine.
NJ p. Morrow of White Hall is president
of the company and the principal stock
holder
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
ARE Welded AT HIGH NOON.
Harry Wolf of Chicago Married to
Miss Dickman of Sedalia.
REPTRLIC SPECIAL

WEPTBLIC SPECIAL.
Sedalia. Mo-. March 26-A. Harry Wolfe
OF Chicago and Miss Bertha Dickman OF
this city We're married at high noon at the
German Evangelical Church the Reverend
Fred Pfeifer officiating
The ushers were Messrs. j. c. Baker and
Frank Willie of Chicago and William Logan
and Louis Richie of Sedalia The bridal
in Chicago
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
HUSBAND FIXES IN WILL
PERIOD OF WIDOWS GRIEF.
Mrs. j. s. Foulks Must Not Marry Until
Ten Years After His Death
or She Will Lose Estate.

J. s. Foulks stipulated In his will which
was filed for probate yesterday, that his
wife shall not marry for ten years after
his death.
His estate goes to her. provided she COM
plies with the requirement. except s. to
ca oh OF their children. In the event that
she marries before the ten years. the prop
erty, except her dover, is to be divided
among the children.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
LOUISIANA BOARD OF C0MMfS
Sl0NERS.
Office of State Commissions,

Office Of State COmmiesionef <11FI
Audubon Park. New Oriesns Ls..S
Sealed proposals win be received By the n
dersgned at Audubon Park. New Orleans, -
until f2 O'Clock on the tenth day OF April II
for the erection Of the ancient CabiIdo ttkG
building selected by the State Conmissirn} a& -
Louisiana Purchase Exposition ut ST Louis n
accordance with plans and speciH ,Af1ans Of III
VIII A. freret. architect. which can be insDo@
at this office. 80
Each bid must DO accompanied ~ esse
e' The right 10 reject any and all bide ). =.
served WM c. gru1Dg
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-27
ROGERS-WHITTA
REpT-pJ ~ cpEf-r.r
NINE. PYNE TO DISPLAY
HER MODELS IN ST. LOUIS.
Only Ladies' to BE Present When De-
signer Demonstrates Advantages
af the Straight-FrOnt Corset.

of the Straight-Front Corset.
Nine. Pyne. who has created much inter-
est among dressmakers throughout the
country by her displays of fashions In, wom-
ans dress. is to favor st. Louis with her
exhibit in the early part of next week.
Nine. Pyne Is at present In New York,
where she has been favoring the society
ladies of Gotham with a view OF her
dresses, and her ideas as to how the repre-
sentatives of her sex should be clothed.
The matter OF corset demonstration. In
which the ad, antages Of the straight-fSont
article are extolled, Is ever theme Of origi-
nal discussion by Mime. Pyne. and will form
one of the features OF her visit. When this
matter Is brought before the audience the
demonstration insists on the male element
present leaving the room.
Nine. Pyne Is expected Sunday. She will
be accompanied by her own models. who
have posed in the different cities. where
this highly interesting exhibit has taken
place.
The exhibit will be given In the dressmak-
ing department of Bars Sixth and Olive
streets.