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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
Fascinating Widow of 80 of Kan
sas City Wins Chief Execu-
tive of Kansas.
SHE CLERKS IN CLOAK STORE.
Has Often Been Seen in His Com
pany at Theaters and Gossips
Are Not Surprised by An
nouncement From Topeka.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Topeka, Kas. June S.-Governor Bailey of
Kansas left to-day for Kansas City, where
at the First Congregational Church to-
morrow night he will wed Mrs. Ida B.
Weed
It was the Governors intention to take a
trip, but the flood and the cattlemen's war
in Cheyenne County will cause delay
Mrs. Weed, the bride-to-be, is a fascina-
ting widow Of about IS years of age. She
is native Of Baileyville, Kas.. the home
town Of the Kansas Chief Executive.
Since October l. 1902. she has lived in Kan
sas City. where she has clerked in the
Partisan Cloak Companys store.
= CALLED ON HER OFTEN.
Since Mrs. Weed has lived in Kansas City
Governor Bailey has paid many visits to
that city. He never failed to call on Mrs
Weed. He took her to the theater several
times and showed her attentions which
caused the gossips to talk and TO smile
wisely.
The marriage of Governor Bailey will be
the fulfillment of a promise he made before
his election as Governor. He said that, II
he were elected, he would find wife. The
promise was made. It is alleged. to please
the politicians. who thought it would be
bad form" for Governor to occupy the
Executive Mansion alone.
As soon as this promise became known 70
the world, the then Governor elect received
thousands OF letters from women who were
willing to be the first lady of Kansas.
The Governor denied the story again and
again. 1t was Of no use. The letters con-
tfnued to rain from all parts of Kansas and
the other States of the Union At last the
Governor was obliged to have printed a
form Of declination, which he sent in reply
to all of the letters.
STATEHOUSE OvERHAULED.
The rumors Of his Forthcoming marriage
received added force within the last few
weeks. when the legislative mansion at To-
peka was given a thorough oyerhauling and
Cleaning from cellar to garnet, and redtted
with new and expensive furniture.
Until yesterday. Mrs. Weed and her two
sons have lived in the frst-fioor flat at No.
1Ol1 Harrison street. Yesterday the last Of
her furniture was moved out and she told
the neishbors that she was going 10 Kan
sas City, kas., to live for awhile The an
nouncement Of her coming marriage to
Governor Bailey was a choice bit OF neigh
borhood gossip
They are somewhat nervous, for they have
peen informed that near Dewey's ranch and
along the line settlers have taken their
stand. determined to pick off the men who
are charged with killing the Berrys. In
order to avoid this. great care will be taken
to protect the men on the march, which
PROBABLY will take almost four days
The situation is intensified by the fact that
telephone and telegraphic poles have been
cut down and wire communication cut off
The trial at St Francis will probably last
about four days. and 1t is said that more
troops may he asked for. 1t is known that
Governor Bailey has rendered to the Sheriff
all the troops that may be necessary to pre-
serve order
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
WILL GIVE GAVEL TO FAIR.
Furniture Board to Prevent d. r.
Francis From Using Umbrella.

The St Louis Furniture Board of Trade,
at its meeting last night, voted to give the
Worlds Fair Company a gravel with which
to open the ceremonies attending the open
ing Of the gates on May l. 1904.
Members of the board were present at the
dedication ceremonies and saw D. r Fran
els using an umbrella handle in place of a
gravel on that occasion.
They resolved at the time that at its next
public function the Exposition should be
better equipped. and brought the matter up
before the board The gayel will be made
from wood cut on the Fair site and care
fully seasoned. 1t will be handsomely dec
GRATED and engraved.
II. s. futile. manager of the board, re-
ported trade conditions to be favorable and
prospects good for the fall trade. Collec-
tons. he said. were generally good.
Secretary George T. Parker made an ex-
tensive report on the export trade The
new monetary system to be established In
Mexico will increase commerce with that
country.
The board recommended Henry Stanley
for Consul to st. Louis from the Republic
of Cuba. A Flood Relief Committee was
appointed consisting of II. s. TuttJe, chair
man; George H. Diedrich. E. Lucas, W. E.
Frank. Joseph Steinmeyer. c. J. Kostuba,
F. H. Hanpeter and A. P Bollinger These
gentlemen will actively solicit funds for aid
ing sufferers from the overflow Of the riv-
ers.
The meeting terminated with stereopti-
con lecture on New St Louis by D. N.
Hasett Of the Civic Improvement League.
The subjects touched on were street i'm
provement. terminal facilities. boulevard
systems. tree planting and general means
of rendering the city beautiful and at
tractive.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
MEMPHIS MAN ARRESTED
ON A CHARGE OF PERJURY.
Ralph Davis. Former Speaker of the
Tennessee House of Representa-
tives, Prisoner at -Four Courts.

Ralph Davis of Memphis. Tenn. former
Speaker of the Tennessee House of Repre-
sentatives, and criminal lawyer prominent
IN the Southern States. was arrested last
night at Hotel Beers by Detectives NcCarty
and Dooley upon warrant charging him
with perjury. The information alleges that
Davis committed the offense while testi-
flying before the courts of Arkansas in
case in which he was the attorney for foot
racers. The warrar for his arrest was sent
to the city by Sheriff Williams of Hot
Springs
Davis arrived in the city Sunday. He says
he came to see his mother. who is sick at
Hotel Beers. His father is Robert Davis.
The elder Davis departed last night for Hot
Springs. to investigate the charge brought
against his SON
Davis declares it is malice on the part OF
his enemies He says his successful de-
Tense OF criminal cases has aroused the ire
or number of people, and they have con-
spired to avenge themselves. He is willing.
he says, to return and face the charges.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
EXCHANGE WILL AID
RESIDENTS OF THE EAST SIDE.

At meeting Of the Merchants Exchange
Flood Relief Committee yesterday noon. ap-
pcals were received from Madison and Ven
ice asking for boats and skiffs to enable
the inhabitants to get away from those
towns.
The committee was advised that the An
ME Russell and the .harbor boat Mark
Twain had been dispatched early in the
morning to remove the inhabitants OF the
bank. President Ballard Of the exchange
sent the yacht Duchess. with a crew Of
helpers. to assist in this WORK.
A letter was received from Mrs. Weber
stating that there were many persons at
Creve Occur Lake without food or shelter,
and asked that aid be sent them. Charles
p. Senter was appointed 10 ascertain the
needs OF the sufferers at that point
The committee decided to appropriate
money. II needed. for the relief of the resi-
dents at East s.. Louis Venice Madison
and Granite City. and committee consist
ing of Mr. McClain Of the Provident Asso-
citation. Adolph Robi Of the United Jewish
Charities and John J. Mauntel, secretary st.
Vincent de Paul Society. will accompany
President Ballard to the East Side TO en-
deayor to organize local relief societies and
TO ascertain the wants Of those communi-
ties.
The ST. Louis committee VIII not be able
to handle individual cases. but the same
will be referred to the local charitable asso-
Citations. which have kindly offered TO take
charge of any local application for aid. The
total subscriptions now amount to $s,ssiSo,
OF which 5000 has teen sent to Topeka
and Kansas City, Kas.- The demands for
relief near home will be larger than was
anticipated. and the committee will call
upon the citizens generally for further funds
to enable them to meet all legitimate calls
for aid.
Additional subscriptions to the fund are:
Standard Distilling and Distributing Com
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
SAENGERFEST TICKET SALE
TOTALS S19,743 FIRST DAY.
Tests Show That the Acoustics of tho
Remodeled Liberal Arts Build
ing Are Good.

At the ticket office OF the Saengerfest,
when the accounts were made up last
night, the days receipts showed a total Of
sl9,74sSo This is the largest advance sale by
90 per cent in the history of saengerfe sts in
the United States.
President Otto F. Stifel and Finance
Chairman Hoffman were surprised by the
totals. though the crowds at the box office
all day seemed to Indicate an unusual state
OF affairs.
Large as these figures are, It is to be re-
memhered that Liberal Arts Hall on the
Worlds Fair Grounds in its reduced int.
rior. contains LOCO seats, and that Co. 600 adj
missions for the total of four concerts are
needed to play to capacity" as the show
business, just about one large audience has
been secured.
The music experts of the MANAGEMENT,
including the festival directors now in the
city, tested the acoustics of the rearranged
Liberal Arts Hall yesterday afternoon, us
ing piano cornet and singing voice for
without an echo to the specially invited
guests standing at the extreme end Of the
hall
This Is another matter of pleasant record.
Tor there was doubt in some quarters over
the outcome of the rebuilding Of the in
closure ei that stood but poorly similar trial
The foreign trio Of a.rtists-Mme F1eisch-
ee d soprano; Herr viii Birrenkoven.
due to arrive in New York next Thursday
They will be received and entertained dur
Ing their stay in New York by Richard
Weihnacht and party of prominent menu
bers of the 'Arion," New York's leading
musical society.
On Saturday morning the party, after be-
Ing joined by Nine. Louise Homer. contralto
OF the Metropolitan Opera-house departs
for st. Louis arriving here on Sunday night
when they are to be taken in charge by the
leading officers of the Saengerfest and other
prominent citizens.
From that time Saengerfest matters will
move on even more of hish-pressure plane
than heretofore. All indications favor a fine
success in all departments of the great I'M
dertaking
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
KINLocH INCREASES CAPITAL.
Stockholders to Raise Telephone
Stock to $3NO0,000.

At a special stockholders meeting Of the
Kinloch Telephone Company yesterday
morning. the proposition to increase the
capital stock from 100000 to 100000 was
unanimously carried. An unusually large
vote was polled and no opposition to the
resolution appeared.
The plan to increase the capital has been
under consideration for several months. The
81 10000 increase will be divided into 1000
shares Of par value of 800 each.
Proceeds Of the sale Of the new stock will
be used in improvements and betterments
of the system, also for future extensions
and possible acquisitions.
It is the purpose of the company to have
its service in uptop shape by the time the
Worlds Fair is opened. An official Of the
company said 1t was the intention to install
as complete and efficient service as that OF
any Telephone company in America.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
REv0KEs GOV. YATEs's ORDER.
Northcott Assumes Charge of Ex-
ecutiye Office at Springfield.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. Ills, June S.-Acting Governor
Northcott assumed possession of the execu-
tive office this morning.
One Of his first official actions was tie
revocation Of the order issued by Governor
Yates, just before he departed for Europe
removing General William Clendennin of Mo-
line from command of the Third Brigade.
Illinois National Guard. Yates said he
asked for Clendennin's resignation and.
when 1t failed to arrive, he removed the
brigade officer.
The order was revoked. giving General
Clendennin an opportunity to resign After
the resignation was accepted by the Adju-
tant General an order was issued placing
General Clendennin and the members of his
staff upon the retired list.
The designations of the following members
of General Clendennin's staff were accepted
also: Frank ]. Clendennin. Lieutenant
Colonel; Elmer E. Morgan. as Major and
Commissary; David E. Clark as Lieutenant
Colonel and. Assistant Inspector General;
Charles p Skinner as First Lieutenant and
Aid-de-Camp, and Harvey S. Green as Lieu
tenant Colonel and Inspector of Rifle Prac-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
Dumas School.
CLARK MAY SUCCEED WRIGHT.
Member of Strike Commission Ac
ceptabIe to Roosevelt.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington, June S-There Is now a
strong probability that E. E. Clark. the
railway conductor who served so accepta-
bly, to his colleagues on the anthracite
strike arbitration commission. and who was
afterwards slated for Assistant Secretary
OF Commerce. may be shifted to the head
of the Bureau of Labor.
It Is very well known that Carroll D.
Wright. who is to leave that bureau soon
to assume his new duties as principal Of the
Clark Collegiate School at Worcester,
Mass, would like to be succeeded by Mr..
Clark. whom he regards as singularly well
adapted to the executive head of the bu-
reau.'
The President knows this, and is very
likely to be guided by Colonel Wright's adj
vice. The head of the bureau will have
more of an opportunity to do Independent
work. and show what is in him than the
assistant secretary. who will be at best
chiefly an understudy to the Secretary and
clothed with only an occasional and passing
responsibility.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
GOVERNOR TAFT REPLIES TO NILES.
Thinks Philippine Government Can
Meet Any Emergency.

Washington. June s.-The War Depart
ment to-day made public report received
from Governor Taft. replying to statements
made by Lieutenant General Miles after his
visit to the islands last year. The report is
dated at Benguest, April L.
Governor Taft says: THAT there Is a
shortage in the islands of the usual food sup
ply is undoubtedly true, but 1 have been sur
prised to find thus far how little real FAM
Inc or hunger there isl and concludes:
81 think, generally. the statement Of facts
in the report of the Lieutenant General is
correct, so far at least as the dreadful de-
preston in agriculture by reason OF the loss
of cattle Is concerned. The remedy which
he suggests By the use of Government
troops. however, 1 do not concur in.
1.-The danger from famine has not been
as great as l supposed it was from the re-
ports which he heard. In any event, with
the funds provided by Congress now. feel
confident that the Philippine Government is
IN position to meet any emergency OF this
kind which may are~"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
He SEEKS AN INJUNCTION.
Stakeholder Alleges Nonreceipt of
His Share of $1,000 coo Gains.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Cincinnati, O.. June SIN the United
States Court here to-day Theodore Mcbride
Of Savannah. Ca. brought suit to have a
receiver appointed for the stock brokerage
firm. the odell company. alleging that, al
though he had four years ago purchased
one-fourth Of the stock Of the concern, he
had never been allowed to share in the
profits. which he claims have reached near
ly q million dollars. He wants the firm
entoined from doing further business until
he has seen the books and received his
share Of the profits.
The Odell company have branches In n
number OF cities Of this country.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
NEGRO LYNcHED IN GEORGIA.
Hanged by a Mob and Body Rid
died With Bullets.

Macon. Ga. June s.-W. Cope Winslow.
Jr.. whose father was one Of the leading
members Of the Georgia bar, was killed by
q negro named Banjo Peavey on the for
mer's farm near Fort Valley this after
noon.
The negro owed Mr.. winslow a small
amount Of money and was asked 10 work
out the debt.
He refused and shot Mr.. winslow through
the forehead. Peavey WAS soon captured
and turned over to the Sheriff. At $50
O'Clock tonight the of'cer and guard were
overpowered and the negro was hanged.
His body was riddled with bullets.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
THE WEATHER.
Official Forecast Announced for
To-Day and Tomorrow.
BY a Republic Photographer.
Washington. June s-Forecast.

Washington. June S.-Forecast:
For Missouri-Partly cloudy: probably showers
Tuesday: cooler In east and south portions.
Wednesday fair
For Illinois-Fair in north. showers In south
portion Tuesday: cooler in extreme Eouth por-
tions. Wednesday fair: fresh west TO northeast
winds.
For Eastern Texas-Showe-s Tuesday; cooler in
west portion. Wednesday cloudy: probably show
ers; variable winds.
For Western Texas-Showers Tuesday and prob
ably Wednesday. Cooler Tuesday.
For 1owa-Partly cloudy Tuesday: cooler in
southeast portion. Wednesday fair. warmer IN
northwest portion.
For ENTHUSIASTICALLY Tuesday: cooler in south
portion. Wednesday fair.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Showers
and cooler Tuesday. Wednesday fair
For Arkansas-Showers Tuesday: cooler IN west
portion wednesday fair.
For Kansa-showers Tuesday: cooler in east
portion Wednesday fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
FUND TO PROSECUTE FRAUD.
Credit Mems Convention to Consid-
er Important Measure.
PEPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Milwaukee. Wis, June Sat the conven-
ton Of credit men in st. Louis this week
the Milwaukee delegation will introduce and
work for the adoption of an important
measure bearing upon the matter of fraudu-
lent failures and providing for fund for
the prosecution under the auspices of the
association of such class of failures.
The fund will be raised by an assessment
OF 81 per member. when the prosecution
fund shall be reduced to 5000 a call then
to be made upon all local associations in
order to maintain this fund at $1,000. In no
drawn more than $500
The following-named delegates will repre-
sent the Milwaukee branches: A. W. Rich,
w y. Fitzgerald. Richard j. Lorawetz. Ed
win C. Mason and Secretary Lund.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
PARIS EATS TONS OF HORSES.
Thirty Thousand Animals Slaugh-
tered Annually.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. June Slow much horse
meat is consumed in Paris each year is told
in report just published by the State De-
partment from United States Consul Thorn
well Hayes at Rouen. He says:
1T is stated at the Nillejuit Slaughter
houses that q 900 horses are killed annually,
and at Pantim 800. making total Of 80, 500.
OF this number 1880 are consumed in the
environs OF Paris, leaving consumption Of
of each horse is said to be 55I15 pounds.
One-third Of this is composed Of bone and
sinew, which is sold as waste for francs
per 200 Kilograms. There remains, therefore,
36s.17 pounds of marketable meat to each
horse. which would give total consumption
Of 7.17S, IT'S pounds annually
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
| MUST PAY BARNES COMMISSION
Oklahoma Auditor Must Refund
Fees of Jenkins's Appointees.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Guthrie. Ok, June s.-Attorney General ].
c. Roberts of Oklahoma has handed down
an opinion holding that L. w. Baxter, Ter
ritorial Auditor, must issue warrants to
pay the board appointed by former Gov
ernor e. NJ. Barnes for services performed
N locating the Southwest Oklahoma Normal
school at Weatherford.
MI; Baxter. as Auditor. has already paid
one board, appointed by Governor jenkins.
Tor locating same institution at Granite, but
the supreme Court of the Territory has held
the Jenkins board an illegal body; therefore
sSne Barnes Commission must be paid for
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
SAYS SWIFT STRUCK HER.
Millionaire's Wife Secures Divorce
and $500 Monthly Alimony.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chicago, June s.-Allegations of cruelty
against Charles H. Swift son of the late
packer. Gustavus H. Swift. freed Mrs. Luz
tie NJ. Swift from her marriage vows in
Judge Gibbonss court to-day.
The defendant, although he had previous
ly filed an answer to his wife's bill, allowed
the case to go by default when 1t was called
to-day, and Judge Gibbons. after hearing
Mrs. Swift tell of blows she alleged she had
received from the fist of her husband, en-
tered decree of divorce and ordered the
defendant to pay 500 month alimony to
the plaintiff during her life.
The order Of the court provides that In
the event Of Charles II. Swift dying before
his divorced wife, the alimony shall be con-
tnued out of his estate. The couple were
married in 1884,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09

Cured of rheumatism after seven years
of suffering. Read the following tests-
moniai:
"Dr Nunyon. Philadelphia, Pa:
Dear Doctor-I suffered with rheura-
tism In Its most horrible form for more
than seven years l tried several doctors
and every medicine that I saw advertised
One day came across your Guide 20
Health which ! consider a most valuable
booklet: no home should be without it
"On reading about your rheumatism cure
I decided to buy a bottle at the nearest
drug store. About o'clock that night
started taking the medicine every half hour.
and before Q O'Clock all pain had left me.
/ continued taking that bottle and took an
other one. and have had 10 trace Of rheu-
matisn since This was more than SIX
months ago. Yours yery Truly.
MRS. GDORGE T EMERY.
''J3s ~ Sixth 81. 81 Louis. Mo-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
sTARTLEs OMAHA MINISTERS.
st. Louis Pastor Advises Presbvte-
rians to Sacrifice Dignity.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Omaha, Neb., June s.-The Reverend
Charles Sickle. pastor Of the Markham Me-
mortal Church in st. Louis. has created a
stir In clerical circles here by sermon he
delivered at Westminster Church last
night. in which he advised both preachers
and laymer Of the Presbyterian Church to
throw off some Of the dignity that hedges
them about and adopt the methods of the
Salvation Army in trying to save souls.
The workingmen will not come to church
at the mere invitation he said. You
must go out and get them. believe we
Into tents, everywhere that men congre-
gate, and preach the gospel to them To
the assertion that 1t is not dignified,
fruits Of the Spirit
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
FOR WOMEN, TOO,

Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is a medi.
cine that is especially adapted to all
women who are weak or deIica.e. n
has calm, soothing effect upon thu
tired nerves, promotes refreshine
sleep and assists Nature in the proper
performance OF her duties. Then DOM
experiment any longer. but get q bottle
OF Hostetters Stomach Bitfers TO-DAY
from your Druggist You'll feel its
benehcia. effect from the first dose.
HOSTETTER'S
: STOMACH BITTERS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
Judge McDonnId Denied Writ.

Judge Mcdonald yesterday denied the APP
plication of Mrs. F, K. Cooper for writ
OF certiorari to require Excise Commission
er James NJ. seibert to certify to the Cir
cult Court the proceedings relating to the
issuance Of a license to Charles NJ. Hunt.
who conducts a saloon at No. 500 Lucas
avenue. The license was granted last fall.
When Hunt presented his application a
protest was made. and Hunt submitted a
second petition. Judge Mcdonald declined
to act. because another suit concerning the
matter IS pending
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-09
IMMIGRATION RECORD BROKEN.
One Steamship Brought Over 1854
Storage Passengers.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPU BIC SPECIAL
New York, June s.-The Hamburg-Amer-
lean Line steamship Batavia, which arrived
this morning from Hamburg and BouloRne.
brought 2.SSi Storage passengers, the great
est number ever brought to this port in one
vessel. The Batavia will discharge all her
cargo at Boston and Baltimore.
The Pennsylvania OF the same line
brought 2.7S1 immigrants to this port one
day last month. This was the record Until
to-day.