davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
SAYS FRIEND HELPED HIM
TO TRY TO END HIS LIFE,
Charles Shanks Is Upset by Fathers
RemarrfaEe and His Own Wife.s
Suit for Divorce.

News that his father had taken unto him.
ss.t another wife and because he himself
was served shortly after with papers an
nourcing that his wife wished to be sepa-
rated from him. is said to have caused
Charles Shanks of No. 1870 Walnut avenue,
yesterday.
He was discovered late In the evening by
several boarders, who. Upon entering his
room. found him almost dead.
They summoned Doctor Edgar Little who
pumped out the unfortunate man and dis
patched him to the Henrietta Hospital.
According to Shanks's statement the acid
was furnished to him by druggist friend
whom he apprized Of his intentions.
Shanks says he left his nome in Cleve-
land. o.. about five years ago. shortly after
the death of his mother He corresponded
fegulary reg with his father. he says. and q
father at Union Station Saturday. as he was
on his way to Kansas City.
Shanks met his father: and was surprised
to learn that the latter had taken a second
wife. He was introduced to his stepmother.
but did not take kindly to the .dea thas
another woman had replaced his mother.
The news made him feel very sad. he
says. and he took few drinks. and then
returned home. deciding to make the best
OF it.
When he reached home. however. he
claims he found a copy of petition for di.
vorce. filed by his wife at Nation. ILL.,.
He then decided that death was the only
way to end his misertes, he went to q
druggist friend, he says, and asked him to
prepare him a dose that would not fail to
do the business.
The friend. he says, after exactin1 .
promise that he would not divulge his iden.
tity. fixed him solution, the major part OF
which was carboiic acid. Shanks then went
to his home. swallowed the stun and lay
down to await results.
Fortunately for himself. he was discov.
cred in time. and it is thought that he will
recover. His case is serious. however, as
his mouth and parts of the mucous mem-
brares and intestines are badly burned.
He was delighted late last night to learn
that his condition was not as bad as at
first reported. He is angry with his friend
who was desirous of helping him to try
to commit suicide.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
SENT FREE To men
A Most Remarkable Remedy That
Quickly Restores Lost Vigor
To Men.
A Free Tria, Package Sent By Mail
To Ali Who Write.

Free trial packages of a most remarkable
remedy are being mailed to all who will
write the State Medical Institute They
cured so many men who had battled for
years against the mental and physical suf-
fering of lost manhood thai the Institute
has decided to distribute free trial packages
to all who write. II is a home treatment
and all men who suffer with any form or
sexual weakness resulting from youthful
folly, premature loss of strength and mem
ory, weak back, varicocele, or emaciation
of parts can now cure themselves at home
The remedy has a peculiarly grateful ef-
feet of warmth and seems to act direct to
the desired location, giving strength and de-
veloplnent Just where 1t is needed. 1t cures
all the ills and troubles that come from
years of misuse of the natural functions,
and has besn an absolute success in all
cases. A request to the State Medical In
stitute. 2i26 Elektron building, Fort Wayne.
Ind. stating that you desire one of their
free trial packages will be complied with
promptly. The institute is 6esirous Of reach
ing that great class of men who are unable
to leave home TO be treated, and the free
sample will enable them to see how easy
81 is to be cured of sexual weakness when
the proper remedies are employed The In
etitute makes no restrictions. Any man who
writes will be sent free sample carefully
sealed in plain package that its recip-
tent need have no fear Of embarra ssment or
publicity. Readers are requested to write
without delay.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
CONFERENCE ON ELECTION LAW
AdvisabiIity of Change in Penalty
Clause Discussed.

conference was held yesterday in Mayor
Wells's Office by representative citizens in
terested in the enactment of a satisfactory
election law There were present, besides
the Mayor, City Counselor Bates George J..
Tansey, Joseph W. Folk. Harry b. Hawes,
JOHN F. Lee and Doctor John H. Simon.
Z The purpose of the conference was to con-
s'der minor changes in the proposed bill
drafted by the citizens committee, known
as the Jefferson Club measure. which is to
be submitted to the General Assembly.
Among other things discus sed was the mat
ter of changing the penalty clauses to have
them conform TO the views of the Supreme
Court. as embodied in the opinion recently
handed down in the case of Frank Ansling-
er. convicted of election frauds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

Hayes said some years ago he began raid
ing dynamite shops"
Mining stocks. or alleged stocks. were
quoted on a tape fixed up before. None of
these Ho~ exists in Kansas City. He did
not know Of any spurious grain commission
houses in Kansas City. He had heard of
the diamond tontne companies. but knew
very little about them or their methods. No
complaints had been made to him.
No turf companies are now operating here,
the witness said. He believed there were
two home cooperative companies. real eS-
tate concerns. in Kansas City. The Chief
said he had received letters several months
ago asking about the turf companies and
had communicated with the Federal author
tiles.
He learned then that the Government was
investigating them.
Chairman Martin: Then you have a
pretty decent town here?'
We think so: something of a church
town."
Chairman Martin: well. our mission 10
Kansas City seems to be limited" After
brief executive session 1t was decided to
summon new witnesses.
The committee then adjourned.
To Compel Counties to Pay Cost.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
jefferson city, Mo-. Feb g-Mr. Baker
OF Galloway introduced bill in the House
to-day. imposing upon counties the cost of
maintenance of insane convicts This is a
matter that has been the subject of much
litigation in the past. having been before
the Supreme Court two or three times
Mr.. Bakers bill Is intended to settle all
doubts by holding the counties responsible
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
SERIOUSLY CUT IN A FIGHT.
Thomas Welsh Almost DisembOw-
pled by Thomas Purcell

Thomas Welsh. an iron worker 40 wears
oid. Old. was almost disemboweled last night by
Thomas Purcell. a laborer So yeais cd.
Welsh is at the City Hospital in a serious
condition and Purcell, is arrested.
Welsh boards with Mrs. Annie LAWN at
No. l13G North Broadway. Purcell formerly
boarded there. but when Welsh arrived
Purcelfs welcome was not as cordial as he
fore and he moved to No. 1924 North Broad
way. He and Welsh,,it is said. had sew
eral dis1Greements previous to his leaving.
Welsh said Purcell went to his boarding
house last night. called him out of his room
and. without provocation. slashed him
across the abdomen with a knife Purcell
admits that he cut him. but says he did
not use the knife until Welsh had broken a
chair on his head
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
YOUTH MAY LOSE HIS FEET.
Walked From st. Charles in the
Cold.

George Littlepage, 1G years old. was re-
ceived at the City Hospital last night with
both feet badly frozen.
I.ittlepage said he started to beat his way
to st. Louis early in the week and boarded
a box car at Clinton Mo-, and rode TO Sc
dalta where he was left.
He slept in the railroad yards that night
and next day caught another freight and
rode. to St Charles, where he was made to
get. on From ST. Charles he walked to
this city His feet are in terrible condi-
uon and amputation may be necessary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
PRETENDER UTTERLY BROKEN.
Moroccan Troops Now Furnishing
RehelliOnS TribeSmen.

Tangier, Morocco. Feb. IA dispatch
from Fez dated February 16. and received
here to-day, says General Sir Harry Mac
Lean. commander of the Sultan's body
guard. In an interview, describes the stu
alton as being very satisfactory.
He considers that the power OF the pre-
tender. who, according TO the advIces Is
reported lying wounded near Taxa, had
been completely crushed ard the Moroc-
can War Minister, FL Menebhi. was advan-
cling at the head of large force. Furnishing
In turn the rebellious tribesmen many of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
TWO REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT.
Collins and Carr Were the Only st.
LOuis In " mn kcrs I'm the HOuse.

REPT BIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. No.. Feb. 2l.-Collins and
Carr were the only st. Louis Representa-
tives in the lower House of the Legislature
to-day. although that body was in session
and transacted considerable routine busi-
ness.
elected sixteen members TO the lower House
OF the Legislature to look after the in
terests of the city. A week ago to-day
fourteen out Of these sixteen were not
present. during an extra days session of
the House.
Kansas City had one and st. Joseph two
Represe natives present.
Three or four of the absent St. Louis
members are on committees conducting out
side Investigations. and consequently were
attending to legislative business, but the
majority. of them left Jefferson City Fri
day afternoon. rs they are in the habit of
doing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Iowa Place. sign ON Her site.

1Owa's building space on the Plateau of
States is marked by sign. showing in
Is the Site of the iowa Buildipg: William
Larrabee. President; F. r. Conaway, Secre-
tary; Proudfoot and Bird. Architects The
only other site yet marked Is that assigned
large triangular sign, reading: Temple
of Fraternity"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
BRITISH JOURNALISTS TO ATTEND.
Delegation of Fifty Leading NewsDa-
per Men Coming to Press COnEress.

The British Institute Of Journalists has
decided to be represented In the 1nterna-
tional Press Congress in st. Louis next
September. II Is the largest Organizat ton
of newspaper men In existence. including
5000 members. from the press of England.
Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Heretofore
the institute has always declined to be rep
resented in any press congress.
1t is understood that the delegation which
the institute will send to St. Louis will be
made up OF fifty of the most distinguished
journalists Of the United Kingdom. led by
Its president. Sir A. W. Still. editor of the
Birmingham Gazette The motion for rep
resentation at st. Louis was made recently
in council meeting by Arthur Walter of
London. whose name is familiar in British
journalism.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
WOULD SUPPRESS CLAIRvoYANTs.
Gnrdner Introduces Hill to Prevent
Them From Charging Fees.

Jefferson City. Mo-. Feb. 2l.-The House
this morning engrossed bill introduced by
Gardner OF st. Louis County, which pro-
vides that any fortune-teller clairvoyant or
palmist shall be deemed guilty of misde
meanor and punished by Il fine OF not ex-
ceeding $100 for practicing the same and
charging a fee for the practice of same.
Simmons wanted to amend the bill
so as 10 prevent negroes from carrying
rabbits feet. The Proposed amendment.
however was knocked because some of the
members thought there was some connec-
ttcn between the killing OF rabbits and the
rabbit diet of Jefferson City. They thought
that the residents of Jefferson City might
take Offense at the matter.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
CAMPBELL TO CLOSE DEAL.
Sale of Laclede Gas Company Calls
Broker 10 New York.

James Campbell, vice president of the-I.a-
clede Gas Light Company. has gone to
New York, where, It is said. he will COM
plete details for the transfer of the con-
trolling interest in that company to the
North American Company.
While the price to be paid for the shares
has not been announced, II was stated by
broker who is close to the management tnat
the preferred stock would be taken at pur.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Seating Capacity at Dedication.

1t has been decided that two special al
lotments of seating space will be made in
the Liberal Arts building for the dedication
ceremonies. The one on the shorter side OF
the auditorium will be reserved for the
date the chorus of 5000 voices and a band
of 200, pieces. The chorus seats will rise in
tiers from the floor to a height of &c feet
against the wall
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
EASTERN CITIES WILL EXHIBIT.
New York and Boston Assemblies Ap
pr0printe Money for the Exposition.

An entirely new feature of the Worlds S
Fair, the representation Of cites at. the
Exposition. has now been assured b., the
entry of New York City. Boston and Phil
adelphia into, n competitive exhibit OF the
progress Of these municipalities in govern
ment.
"a SsS Territortai and the Teeisia tive commit
tees. who returned YESTERDAY from en ex-
tended. trip through the Atlantic States,
says that the Board OF A,de,men IN m OF New
educational exhibit. which VIII Sorm the
nucleus of a metropolitan display.
Mayor Seth Low has manifested a lively
Reeves a desire to place creditable ex-
hibit In the Social Economy Department A
Assembly Of Boston fora city exhibit. 1t
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
MISSOURI STATURE IN BRIEF.


Monday
o he
andee is
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Is NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY.
Selph Asks Permission to Present
Substitute Gas Bill.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jefferson City. Mo-. Feb. 21.-Representa-
tive Selph's gas-inspection bill is not taken
seriously in Jefferson City. When he in
troduced the. measure he remarked to
friend that 1t would start something"
Last night he appeared before the Judi
ciary Committee of the House and said
that he wished no action would be taken
on the bill Hntil he had presented sub
stitute. The original bill Is faulty drawn.
A prominent member of the committee said
tonight that there was little likelihood Of
the bill being reported favorably.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
LITTLE LEARNED AT KANSAS CITY.
Chief of Police Said There Were No
Gambling Cases.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 2l.-A joint COM
mittee. representing the General Assembly
of the State Of Missouri. was In session at
the Coates House to-day. investigating the
tion in Kansas City
Subpoenas for the managers of the differ
ent institutions were issued early this morn
ing. and at $50 o'clock the committee went
into executive session.
Chief Hayes was asked to give the COM
mittee information respecting turf. grain.
diamond and other such concerns" Chief
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

whom had never paid taxes, even in the
days of the grandfather Of the present
Sultan.
The opportunity is now being taken to
crush, them into absolute submission and
to obtain hostages for their good behavior.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
TWO AMENDMENTS RECOMMENDED.
Relate to Levy for New Capitol and to
Firemen's Fund.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Jefferson City. NO., Feb. 2.-Two consti-
ably this morning
One of them provides for amendments to
the firemen's benefit law to permit depend
encies to share in benefits. The other au-
thorizes a levy of z cents to create funds
for new State Capitol.
Chairman Mcclellan has decided to with
hold a report on the joint and concurrent
resolution permitting the police u have II
fund similar to that Of the firemen.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Irish Catholic Parade Union.

The Irish Catholic Parade Union will
meet tonight at the Knights OF Father
Mathew Hail. No. 2629 Washington avenue.
Delegates from the different parishes and
societies viii make their reports. the grand
marshal Will announce the line OF march
and the names of his aids
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
heath of Mrs. Quick.

Mrs Susan Quick died February u at
the home of her granddauShter Mrs
the age Of IS years Mrs Quick. whose
maiden name was Douglass. was born in
one years Her parents were among the
early settlers Of st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

ST. PETERSBURG-The Imperial Acad-
emy of Science has decided to dispatch an
expedition to search for Baron Toll. who is
exploring the Siberian coast line. and who
was reported November q to have been cut
off from the coast by ice in New Siberia
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
AGED COUPLE ARE MARRIED.
Bridegroom Takes a Widow on His
t. Third Venture.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REft Bl.it SPECIAL
Pana. Ill. Feb 2l.-The marriage of Mrs
Mary Wamsley of Tower Hill and Mr.. Il.
Moore of Lakewood took place to-day
The bridegroom is 81 years old and 1t was
his third marriage. The bride is 63 years
old and 1t was ner second marriage.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

The fourth annual masquerade ball CT the
St Louis Italian Athletic Club was en-
joyed by several hundred guests last night
at Harmonic Hall. Prizes were awarded
for comical costumes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
FILIPINO COMBINATION SHOWS
STRENGTH IN 4 SKlRMlSH.

Succeeds Adounng House INT Monday Afternoon Over Wishes
of Administration Democrats by Vote AZ Insurgens Tie
Up Effort Will Be Made Block
-. Them by Enar ging the Body. <
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

LORIMER, IA.-Ed knight, an attorney,
was shot and killed by ''Coffey Hot" VIII
son. a town character. as result of quar-
rel Of long standing. Wilson surrendered.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

in a nmadeby which ali
a
owe their good health. n fact o lie prope
mt n Louis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
CHRISTIAN sUEpMEyER.

Hermann. No. Feb T.-Christian Suedmeyer,
one Of the old and well,kn citizens Of Cas-
conade County. died at his home this morning
OF cancer of the stomach. at the age Of 80 years,
The burial will take place Monday at p. m
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

HONOLULU-Seven sailors deserted from
the brig Geneva and attempted to row
men have since been heard from. and 1t Is
believed that the others were drowned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

CHICAGO-The jury in the case of John
A. Nordgren. on trial for the murder of his
wife. returned a verdict of guilty. and the
punishment for the Grim. was placed at
thirty years imprisonment In the Peniten-
tiary
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Mr. sprnRue Say.

Strangers visiting ST. Louis should see the
new Colonial Restaurant. Broadway and
Locust street.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
TEL LEGRAPH NEWS
BRIEFLY TOLD

MEXICO CITY-A five-year contract has
been signed by the Government and the
China Commercial Steamship Company pro-
viding for a service between Hong-K Kong
and ether ports of China. Japan and the
United States and ManEanilo.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
ROOSEVELT AGAIN
GIVES WARNING TO
NATION AND THE ARMY.

Continued From Page One.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Welded AT METROPOLIS.

REPUBLIC SPEtIAI-
Paducah Ky Feb 2l.-Mr. Edward A. Mar
tin and Miss Annie Laura Russell and Mr.. Ru-
dolph Kittinger and Miss Mabel Farrow. all OF
this CITY were married to-day Metropolis. Ill.
SOLOMON-BLISS
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

Lexington Ky. Feb. g.-Miss Clara Dudley
and Lieutenant John Griswold Livingston were
married here to-day. The bridegroom is Lieu
tenant in the United States Artillery. and locat-
ed in California.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
REPrBLIC SPECIAL.
$50 " LIviNGsToN-DUpLE:Y

Paducah KY Feb. 2t.-Mr. ]. W. solomon OF
Thebes ILL.,. and Mrs. L. Bliss Of Paducah Were
married here to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

unhealthy responsible
o sur
W m
Evening star., 1903-08-03
Naval Orders.

Capt. A. s. Snow, from command of the
Columbia to command the Hancock
Capt w. S. Moore, from duty at Cramp
& Sons Shipbuiding Company, Philadel-
phia, Pa. to duty as inspector of engt-
neering material of the Massachusetts dis
trict
Lieut. Commander T. F. Burgdorn. form
the navy yard, New York, to duty in
spector of engineering material New York
district also inspector OF machinery
Crescent shipyard. Elizabeth, n. j., Gas En-
gine and Power Company. and Chas. l..
Seabury Company, Morris Heights, N. Y.
Lieut.. Commander A. V. Zane, from the
kearsarge, to duty ms inspector OF ma
chinery at Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine
Building Company, Philadelphia. Pa.
Lieut.. Commander T. G. Dewey, from the
Alabama and await orders
Lieut.. Commander "A. Moritz, from duty
| as inspector Of engineering material. New
York district. to the Kearsarge for duty
in charge of steam engineering depar rtment
Of that vessel
Lieut.. Commander f. II. Scribner. from
duty as inspector OF engineering material
Massachusetts district. and continue other
duties
Lieut. Commanders J. T. Smith. ]. A.
Dougherty and c. II. Matthews. Lieuts. F.
e. Ridgely. A. w. Marshall. L. b. Jones.
w. J. Manion. l.. S. Thompson and ]. c..
B,
ant Surgeons c. II. Delaney and f. NJ.
blackwell. Chaplans w. Fl. l. Reaney and
w. T. Helms. Carpenter ]. A. Barton, War
rant Machinists F.. J. korte and J. Dexter.
BoatsWalns T. Sullivan, II. e. Olsen and
+. Hennig. Gunner L. J. Wallace, Mates
w. d. BARLEY, c. Wilson, T. c. McDop-
ough and +. Il. H. krause and Pharmacist
{. r. Reynolds, from the Columbia to the
Hancock.
Lieut. r. w Henderson. from the naval
torpedo station. NarrAgansett Bay, Il. l.,
to the Asiatic station.
Lieut. G. B. Price. from treatment at the
naval hospital navy yard New York N.
y, and granted two months sick leave.
| Ensign J. T. Bowers. from treatment at
the naval hospital navy yard. New York,
N. Y, and granted two months sick leave.
Midshipman T. A. Kittinger, from the
Vixen to the Asiatic station.
Boatswain f. Carall from command coal
barge No. !, to the navy yard, New York,
| N Y.
| Boatswain w. johnson, when discha rged
| from treatment at the naval hospital
| League Island. Pa. granted two months
| sick leave.
Evening star., 1903-08-03
JUDGE LocHREN's DECISION.
It Can Have No Effect on the Other
Merger Case

Mr.. Day, assistant to the Attorney Cen
eral, was asked what effect the decision of
Judge Lochren. in the suit Of the state of
Minnesota against the Northern Securities
Company. would have the case of the
United States against this company. He re-
piled:
1T can have no effect whatever. The
case of the Unled States against the securi-
ties company was brought under the Sher-
man antitrust law, charging a violation of
its provisions. and 1t was decided by four
United States circuit judges. in a unani-
nous opinion. that the Northern Securities
Company was conspiracy In restraint OF
interstate commerce. and therefore unlaw-
full. This case was not brought under the
Sherman antitrust law or any other federal
statute. It is suit Of the state Of Mime
sofa for an alleged violation of its consti-
tuition and laws, and the decision of District
Judge 11ochren In such a case could in no
event affect the result reached by the four
circuit Judges in the former case"