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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

I stating that Hugh was suffering from hys
terics super.lduced by homesickness. ant
| that nothing but home influences would re-
store his health.
Mr.. Montgomery sent money, and the boy
was put on train to come home. but al
East st. Louis he slipped of the train to
start upon another journey. He was cap.
tured by the police and taken home, but
did not remain long.
LET HIM REMAIN AWAY
After he had run away several other
remain away until he saw fit to return Of
his own accord and by his own means He
knew from experience that the boy would
ties at Centralia, and it was because Of this
that he refused to do SO.
Mrs Montgomery said yesterday after
noon that she was not at all surprised at
her sons failure to return when put on the
train by Mr.. Ingram, and that she supposed
he had started upon another journey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery have several
tuition in st. Louis. but as he has commit
ted no crime he cannot be committed to the
House OF Reform. Once he departed about
over to. the probation officers.
deney to travel His grandfather, Hugh
home when he was Is and went to sea- He
Travelled all over the world and was not
heard Of for twelve years: When he re-
present Of 800. a washboard. tub. q rock
Ing chair and a barrel Of American fiour.
The boys father. Hugh Montgomery. ST.,
according to Mrs. Montgomery, also had
some experience as runawaw when q boy.
and as the father and grandfather settled
down and led useful lives. Mrs. Montgomery
believes that her son will do SO when he
has travelled enough to satisfy his longing to
see the world
The adventures Hugh Montgomery has
had on the road" during his travels the
last two years would. 1t is said, MI q book
with stories almost as interesting as the ad-
ventures of Mark Twain's heroes, Huckle-
berry Finn and Tom Sawyer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Triunphs Of 1902.

Seldom II ever in any one year of the his
tory OF the world have so many important
events Of universal interest taken place,
America. England. Germany and France
have each participated. The President of
the United States welcomed and entertained
~. X. III. Prince Henry of Prussia at the
White House, Edward the VII was crowned
King of England and Emperor of India. the
German Emperor had his American-buiit
unveiling OF the Rochambeau Statue. and af
all functions attending these celebrations
Moet & chandons Champagne was used ex-
ciuslyely. This indeed is an unparalleled
orlty and popularity Of the renowned brand
OF Moet & Chandon White Seal.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
STRANGE ANIMAL is KILLED.
Had Been Agitating Farmers
About Lowell for Months,

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Salena, kas.. Jan. "a strange animal.
OF Lowell. three miles southwest of here. Tor
e month. was killed near that place on
Snoal Creek this morning by Chris Rick
able to tell to what family 1t belongs
MT. Rickner was in town this evening
and intends sending the body to some in
what it IS. It recently killed a dog at
Lowell. and devoured all but the head and
Since then determined effort has been
made to kill It, as it became a menace to
stock in the community. It is thought the
animal had den IN the cave on Haine's
farm This cave was partly explored few
distance Of 200 yards. =
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
FIRE ATTACKS A COAL MINE.
Top Works of Sandoval Concern
Are Burned Away.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

L
Sandoyal. ILL.,, Jan. 29-Almost the entire
Top works Of the Sandoval Coal and Mining
company at Mine No. l were destroyed by
nre at $40 this morning, entailtng loss OF
$2aGO, with but 5000 insurance.
The Dire originated at the elevator south
OF the b: & Q. r. R., and. famed by a
strong wind from the southwest, spread
across the tracks and rapidly devoured
everything until the engine and boiler rooms
were reached. Heroic work on the part of
the Fire Department saved these buildings
and the Office, blacksmith shop and ware
room.
Night Engineer Barnhill discovered the
iire but it had reached the tower before
the alarm was given. When help arrived 1t
had wholly enveloped all the buildings
which burned
The mine is the property of Thos. s. and
2. g. Marshall of Salem. Ill. Extensive
improvements were planned. among them
being the installation Of a rope haulage
system to pull the coal to the bottom Of
the shaft, which was nearing completion at
a cost of nearly $4,000. Very little damage
was done to this, however, and it will be
completed as soon as the top works can be
rebuilt.
The mine was sunk in 1879 and had a daily
output Of 800 to 800 tons, which will be In
creased considerably with the addition Of
the rope-hauling system. Two hupdred and
fifty men were thrown out Of employment.
The railroad was rendered impossible by
the debris and twisted rails until about
$50 o'clock. when another track was
cleared.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
ITALY'S FOREIGN MINISTER
SUFFERS FROM PARAL YSIS.
stricken While Speaking at Confer.
ence OF Cabinet and King-His
Physician II Hopeful.

Rome Jan. &.-Foreign Minister Prinettl
had an attack Of paralysis Of the right side
while being received In audience by King
victor Emmanuel to-day.
Ine ministers were holding their usual
1SmlMeekly conference with the King at the
Guir1nal when Sig. Prinetti, who was ad-
crossing his Majesty, suddenly threw up
ms arms; staggered and would have fallen
put for the fact that he was caught by his
colleagues.
The incident caused great excitement.
Ihe King ran for assistance and Minister
OF Commerce Bacelli. who Is physician.
was able to 90 what was Immediately
necessary.
-. The King. who is specially attached to
pig; Prinetti. was much affected. His
Majesty desired that the Minister be put TO
bed IN the Quirinal: but Doctor BacelN in
sisted that it would be better to convey
him to his own home, which was done.
One Of the Ministers went ahead to break
the news to Signora Prinetti.
DOCTOR Marzoni is now attending Sig.
Prihefti who although unable to speak, re-
tains full consciousness.
The Minister'S wife, who was fox hunting
when she heard of his illness, galloped
home at breakneck speed.
a bulletin Issued late in the day reads:
The seizure temporarily impedes the free
use of the left arm and leg. The symptoms
or congestion show slight but progressive
Improvement
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
CONFIDENCE MAN SENTENCED.
John Lopez, Who Swindled Saloon.
keeper, Gets Two Years.

John Lopez was sentenced yesterday to
serve two years In the Penftentiary for
neecing Joseph Repple, North Broadway
saloso9nkeeper. out Of $500 by means Of a
The money was obtained from Repple on
december 8. Two men visited him at his
saioon. one pretended that he had $4,000 in
a bag, from which protruded a 40 bill He
said he wanted to leave the money in Rep
pies care, and the saioonlxeeper was in
auced TO place $500 in the bag as an evi-
Reppie took the ba~ in which he believed
was $1,000 to his saloon, kept II there sew
eral days and then grew suspicious. Open
scraps of paper ~,S
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
TEN ARE GRADUATED FROM
MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL.
Glee and Mandolin Clubs Come In for
q Large Share of Applause at
Commencement Exercises.

| With melody and oratory the midyear di-
| vision Of the twenty-first class OF the Manu-
| al Training School celebrated commencement
exercises at Memorial Hall, Nineteenth and
Locust streets. last night.
After invocation, Warren B. Look read
a paper on 1.-THE Worlds Fair" The msuic
of the Glee Club was the feature OF tie
evenings entertainment. the boys putting
sufficient life and vim into their college
songs to make them attractive TO the large
audience.
George g. Anderson's paper on the 'Devel-
opement Of Water Power was well re-
ceived. Following the address of Mr. Ander-
son, the Mandolin Club played several Sc
lections that proved favorites with the
audience.
Professor Francis E. Nipher delivered the
class address.
The exercises were closed by the preseu-
tation Of diplomas TO the graduates by
Chancellor w. s. Chaplin. Professor Calvin
NJ. Woodward presided.
A new class will be enrolled on next SAT-
urday at a. m. Certificates of admission
10 tie High School of this city and other
high schools of equal rank will be accepted
In place Of an examination, which includes
Following are the graduates: George Gal
lop Anderson. Eugene D. Bishoff. Theodore
E. Bnell. Henry H. Clayton. William H.
Goetsch, Warren BeedIe Look. Henry +.
Van Cleave and Clarence c. Wheeler.
The members Of the Mandolin and 0lee
clubs are:
Mandolin Club-R. O. Chaffee, ]. H Haupt.
w. L Rose. A. c. Dixon. n. F. Van Cleave.
G. g. Wheeler. g. p. Wilcox, T. e. BrieI,
g. c. Wolff. II. F. Van Cleave.
Glee Club-Walter z. Bryan, Walter Gre.
celius Ralph Overland, Oliver j. Williams,
Frank A. Borgsteadt. Robert Greensfelder.
Edward N: Gurney. Harry Wahlert. Charles
Massie, Warren A. Burnet, Orion Jones.
Warren B. Look, Edwin 8. Mahood. J. Al
Ian Stevens. Edward W. Richmond, George
souther. Graham c. Stevens, Walter ii.
Whitehead. pianist. Oliver N. E. Kupferle:
Howard C. Drayer, leader.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
FOUND DEAD IN MINE SHAFT.
Man Supposed to Be Bud Sellars
OF Hughes, /. T.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

1tEF UbLlC SPEC1AL.'
Joplin, Mo-. Jan 29.-The body Of an un-
Anown man was found to-day at the bottom
portion Of the city. From letters found on
the dead mans person It is believed that
ms name is Bud Sellars and that his home
Is In Hughes. l. T. --0N--e
It is not known how he was killed n.
bruises on his head and face suggest foni
play and the smell of liquor upon his person
eide. s VI oui>
HIS leg was broken, also, but is supposed
70 De the result Of striking an Obstruction in
ms 1alL The officers are looking into the
II Is known that the body was not in the
smart last night when the mine shut down.
1he dead man wore new clothes throughout.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
FARMER-BANKER IS ELECTED
SENATOR FROM WASHINGTON.
Levi Ankeny, u Native Of Missouri, IL
President Of Six National Danks
and Has Never Held once.

Olympia. WASH. Jan. e9-Levy Ankeny,
the millionaire banker and farmer of Walla
Waila, was elected United States Senator
In joint session Of the Legislature to-day
follows: Levi Ankeny, 90: Harold Preston.
:; John |. Wilson. 2; w. L. Jones. l: Geo.
Turner D.), e.
Levy Ankeny was born near St Joseph;
MO, in lS44. and came West with his par
ents in 1856. Twenty-Five years ago Mr..
Ankeny established the First National Bank
at ALA Walla and is now president of six
nationa! banks in Oregon and WashinRton
He is also largely Interested in agricultural
and grazing lands in the Northwest.
Mr. Ankeny has never before held public
office,
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

The funeral of Mrs. Virginia C. Breckin-
take place from the Second Presbyterian
Church; the Reverend Doctor 8. ]. Niccolls
omciating. tomorrow morning. Mrs. Breck-
inridge was the widow Of Judge Samuel B.
Breckinridee, and lived in st. Louis until
1907, when she went to Chicago to reside
with her daughter. Mrs. Onward Bates She
te survived by three other daughters-Mrs.
Henry L Edmunds. Mrs. w. 8. Long and
Mrs. r. NJ. Field-and by two sons. She
wns sister Of General John B. Castleman
Of Louisville. KY
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Browning,
King g&Co.
WIFE DOES NOT SHARE ESTATE.
Jacob Hohn's viii Recites That
She Relinquished Her Rights.

Jacob Holm. by his will, filed for pro-
bate yesterday. made no provision for his
wife. Carolina. He left 81 each to his chill
dren. William, John. Henry. August, Caro-
ter Minnie. He left his nurse and house
Keeper, Mrs: Maria Meisemann, 800 and
the rest OF his estate to his son, Jacob =
The VIII was executed January 8. 1855 1t
recites that about two years previous he
made q settlement with his wife by which
she rei1nquished all ella inns on his estate
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Easy to Polish
a Stove.
Easily Applied No odel- No Dit.

TO polish a stove, Ike peppering q beef
steak. may seem odd to those who have
never used Sitter Stove Polish. but never
theless it II the newest. easiest and most
convenient method known. Sitter Stove
Polish Is put up in a large. round boz, With
q perforated top similar to pepper box.
The polish never dries out and does not re-
quire soaking In water before using There
e never any waste. It IL good to the last
brushed with damp cloth and lightly
rubbed with a dry cloth. A brilliant Jet
black luster Is obtained. There Is no odOr,
no dirty saucers or pans, no rusty boxes 20
cover. The Sitter box IL always clean. Sift-
er Stove Polish IL .chcat It costs 3 cents
box. Will polish more stoves than three
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
GAS EXPLOSION KILLS FOUR.
Large Section of Packing Plant Ia
Wrecked.

Fort Wayne. Ind. Jan. 2s.-Four men
were killed, one fatally and three others se-
r1ously injured. and half score Of others
more or less severely hurt in an explosion
Art Packing Company's plant at o'clock
The dead are: John Foitz. Fort Wayne;
Fred Matthew's, Plymouth, Ind; Henry
Piepenh. INK. Fort Wayne: Conrad Miller,
The explosion occurred half an hour after
operations had begun for the day, and Is
believed to have been due to an accumula-
ton OF natural gas in the celisr
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
COUNCILMAN KILLED HIMSELF.
Ended Life in Courtroom in Pres.
enco of Several Persons

Lawton. Ok. Jan. 2s-ChArles Smith, 4
member Of the City Council since Lawton
became a town and q well-known business
Pac.. dh. snot 6, himself through the heart m In the
ence Of Judge Blandiug and several other
persons
announced his intention OF committing sui
eide and fired his revolver before those near
him could interfere.
Smith is believed to have brooded over
charges of boodling that have been brought
in connection with the coming city CAM
paign.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Sailor VIII Be Buried Here.

The body Of Albert S. Tackle of No. 2le2
Massachusetts. who was recently Killed In
an explosion, while at target practice. will
6e shipped to his home about March l. This
l0r's parent in q letter from the Secretary
Of the Navy on Wednesday morning. The
body will be accompanied by sailors and
VIII be met at the station by the naval re-
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Experiments. with AIf.lfa,

REFUbLdC SFENlAlA n =
Columbia. Mo-. Jan. 2s.-The University
Of Missouri. in connection with the United
States Department of Agriculture, is max
ing more extensive experiments in the rais-
ing of alfalfa than have hitherto been at
tempted. Prominent farmers all over. the
State are lending their support. The uni
verslty will publish the result OF its experf-
ments In book form as soon as the expert
nents are complete.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Death Of II. G. Hudson.

II. c. Hudson Of No. 6l3O Etzsl avenue
died in San Antonio, Tex, Tuesday morning
OF lung trouble. Mr.. Hudson had been iii
for about two years. having spent most Of
that time IN Colorado and Western Kansas.
Accompanied by q younger brother, he re-
Gently went to San Antonio. Previous to his
illness he was an assistant superintendent
of the Prudential Insurance Company in
ers survive him. The body will be buried
at his old homo At Aullville, Mo.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
NAY make .szoo,s Perma.e.t.

Daily the attendance Is increasing at the
new: Zoo" where the exhibitions given by
Captain 6Osta and Lawrence. the animal
trapper and trainer. are interesting, espe-
cially to children. The management is con-
sfdering making the enterprise permanent
in this city. A special matinee for school
children will be given tomorrow afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Fine SILK Umbrellas.

The finest makes are the only ones we
carry. The quality Of the silk Ii depend
able and the handles are most artistic in de-
sign; hts to $10 Our silk umbrella at S5
IL exceptionally good value.
MERMOD G JACCARDS,
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
WIN Lecture on the Poor

W. H. McClsfn. manager Of the st. Louis
Provident Association, will deliver q lecture
tonight at the Mount Auburn M, E.
Church, South. on 1.-The Poor Of a Great
City" It will be illustrated by stereoptlcon
views. The lecture is one Of series ar
ranged by the Reverend Josephus Stephan,
pastor of thu church -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

Fine Watch Repairing and Cleaning.
Sometimes fine watches are injured by in
competent treatment. When you intr,ist
your watch to US for repairing 1t is executed
by men Of proved Skill Charges reason
able. Work guaranteed
MERMoD & JACCARDs,.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Employe's Memory Honored.

Three mercantile establishments Good
Luck Clothing Company. Pieser & Flax
Clothing Company and the L. Harris Cloth
Ing Company-were closed Wednesday dur
Ing the funeral Of Nathan Covinsky, who
had been a foreman at the Good Luck fac
tory for twelve years. He was a native of
Poland. Al years old, and had lived in st,
Louis for twenty years. Services were held
at B'nai Amoona Synagogue -
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

You are welcome to examination entirely
free by our Doctor Bond or Doctor Mont
gomery. If glasses are needed they waH fit
them with absolute correctness Steel frames
from 81 up. Gold frames from s. up.
AfERMOD & JACCARDS,
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

LeepeE. Mo-. Jan. 2a-An unknown man
was found dead beside the railroad track
between here and Mil Spring The Coro-
ner's Jury rendered verdict late this aft
ernoon, saying that he met death by being
struck by a train. He was about 30 years
old and neatly dressed. He wore a hat that
came from Jonesboro, Ark.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Engravea .CaIlinw Cards,

Finely executed, by our own printers and .
engravers. in our own shops Engraved
plate (scripO and 100 finest calling cards.
N:5o, or 100 cards from your own plate for q.
MERMOD & JACCARDS,
BROADWAY AND LOCUST
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Last Two Day. OF the Discount s.l.,

Last Two Days of tho Discount Sale.
To-day and tomorrow are the last two
days that we give a discount of 20 per cent
ON rich cutglass. imported decorated glass.
rare vases. brtc-a-brac. fine imported china,
marble busts and statuary, nne clocks, ar
tistlc lamps and shades.
MERMOD & JACCARDS
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Greenville. Ill. Jan. 2s-The Board Of Ed
ucation tonight elected r. w. Schiek of
South Bend. Ind, principal OF the Green
VILE High School. to fu the vacancy caused
By the resignation OF Professor e Clinton
of Letin and English In the East 81. Louis
Hugh School. The change will take place 10
February 81
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
slardi Gras-February 1s-2z.

The Illinois Central will offer special
rates and Inducements this season for the
New Orleans carnival. Call ut city ticket
ture and other particulars.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

Repairing Of Fine Watches
And jewelry speciality. F. W. DroSten
Seventh and Pine. :!
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

LOUISIANA. NO.. Jan. BE- A. Parks and
W. B. Haley to-day purchased the Burnett
on the road next season as the manager
Of q company. which will produce q play
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

rare Reductions ON Leather Goods,
Handsome combination pocketbooks and
caro- cases In finest feathers; cur styles are
exciusive-to be had only here. Prices very
low just now
MERMOp & JACCARps.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

Busy Bee Bargain Day T0-Day-Choco-
late caramel and bonbon mixtures, 10c a lb.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
MolAers strike at Terrs Eaauts

Molders Strike at Terfe Haute.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Terre Haute, Ind, Jan. "A strike was
declared at the Terre Haute plant Of the
American Car and Foundry. Company to-
day. All the piece workers In the erecting
shops, $50 in number, struck for higher
wages. The rest Of the 100 employees are at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
is FOR FREEDOM
OF THE PHILIPPINES
Gomez Says National Party Seeks
Independence of Is
lands.

Manila, Philippine Islands, March
21.-The solicitor general has decid-
ed that the evidence secured by the
constabulary showing that the mem
bers of the national party were aid
ing the Ladrones in the vicinity of
Manila is as yet insufficient to justify
the prosecution of the leaders.
Senor Gomez, the president of the
national party and leader of the
workingmen's union, admits that the
aim of his party is to secure the in
dependence of the Philippines. They
desire to do this, however, in a legiti-
mate way and with the aid of the
United States.
He says the sole aim Of the work
ingmen's union is TO uplift the mass
es. The union today would guaran-
tee to furnish 5000 laborers if they
were wanted. Already the BARRIERS,
shoemallers and hatmakers are dis
playing the union labor signs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
FOUR OF STUDENTS
PUT OUT OF SCHOOL
What il Cost Purdue Young People
to Indulge in Strenuous
Fun.

Lafayette. Ind, March 21.-Purdue
faculty lSs suspended for one year
four sophomores who arranged BAN
quet on the uight of March II, and
has put on probation 40 students who
participated, reporting their actions to
their parents. The freshmen class paid
$40 in fines in the city court, ana
S139.10 TO TepaI the hall where the
riot occurred, and expressed regret to
the faculty and have not been pun
ished, though their connection with
the affair is still under investigation.
The sophomores were more severe
ly dealt with, because they deceived
the faculty III giving the banquet aft
cr their committee in a meeting with
the faculty agreed no banquet would
be given until a guaranty was made
that no disturbance would occur. Both
classes joined in raising the money to
pay fines and repair the hall.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
REDUCTION IN FARES
INCREASES TRAVEL

The reduction of fares from Milan
and Sears to this city to ) cents has
had marked effect in increasing the
patronage of the line. 1t was stated
that the travel today was the heav-
lest ever experienced excepting on
special occasions. Many farmers who
have always driven to the city have
already begun putting their teams up
at Milan and patronizing the street
railway. The fare on the Rock Island
road from Milan to this city is 10
cents and persons who have more
time than money in travelling here
from nearby towns are buying tickets
to Milan and taking the street car the
remainder of the way. thus saving. 2S
cents on a round trip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
TRI-CITY OIL COMPANY
SCORES ANOTHER VICTORY

The suit of the Tri-City Oil com
pany against f. ID. Let's for the re-
turn of $4,000 shares of stock in the
company the latter held out for al
legged services rendered in purchas-
ing the site and getting the affairs
of the concern under way at the time
of its organization came to trial in
the Scott county district court today
and resulted in a victory for the com
pany. which was represented by r..
w. Olmsted, of this city. Let's
agreed to give up his stock provided
the company pay the small bill of
costs that had been entailed and the
offer was accepted. Let's thus fol-
lows the example of II. b. Beatty.
who was associated with him and
who gave up his holdings in the same
manner some time ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-03-21
MINERS ARE FAVORED
IN COMMISSION REPORT
RUNAWAY GIRL Is
FOUND IN MICHIGAN
Miss Sheets to Do Pennance for Her
Freak in a Con-
vent.

Kalamazoo, Mich. March 21.-Presi-
dSnt Gray, of the Michigan Female
seminary, through Il story published in
the papers Wednesday, located in De
trOit Albertine Sheets. pupil who
eloped Saturday with W. J. Regan.
Thursday he met the girl ut the train
and bought ticket for her to Chi
cago, accompanying her as far as KaL
amazo-. 1t was stated that Albertine
is TO be met i'll Chicago and so to a
convent. Regan was at the station
with the girl when she left Detroit.
Friday night. he said, she let down
to him her personal effects from her
room in the seminary without disturb
ing her sleeping roommate. The next
morning she went for Il walk, and
Joined him. She remained secluded
in Il hotel all day Saturday before
leaving Kalamazoo with him for De-
troit