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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
SUES TO RECOVER s75o,ooo.
Action May Lay Bare More Sc
crets of Shipbuilding Trust.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Dec 10.-The first Of another
series of suits looking to further revela-
'tions of the organization and wrecking of
the United States Shipbuilding Company
was placed on the court calendar to-day,
when James B. Dill. counsel for the Com
monwealth Trust Company. as successor
Of the Trust Company of the Republic
Dresser's company. filed notice Of suit
to recover s750yO00 from Harris. Gates &
Co.. advanced at the organization Of the
Shipbuildins Trust to give 1t credit, but,
according to testimony taken at the re-
Ownership hearing before Special Exam
liner Oliphant. not to be drawn against
The ultimate disposition of this money
has not been revealed to the satisfaction
of the electors of the old Trust Company
OF the Republic. and they seek in the
present suit to exculpate themselves from
blame and show that they took no part in
the questionable transactions
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
COLD WEATHER TO REMAIN.
Slight Rise in Temperature Is
Predicted.

Partly cloudy and cold weather may
prevail in st. Louis to-day. Indications
point to slightly higher temperature than
yesterday. when the minimum was IA de-
grees. The wind will be variable, westerly
prevailing.
Valley has moved eastward, uniting with
the disturbance In the Southwest. and re-
sulting in snow in the Upper Mississippi
and Missouri valleys. and in practically
The weather has become much colder in
the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri
valleys The lowest temperature yesterday
mometer recorded zero. Snow fell in many
of the Western States.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Mendel.sohn Society Election.

At the fourteenth annual meeting Of the
Mendelssohn Musical Society the following
officers were elected: President. Fred c.
Husman; vice president. A. H. Heitkamp;
secretary. August w. Abe; treasurer, Har-
vey H Turley; financial secretary, Q.
knecht: chairman Musical Committee, d.
Placht: chairman Membership Committee,
w. L. Johnston; Hall Committee. J. Ben
jamin; Arrangements Committee. Harry
F. James: members of Executive Commit
tee. M. Wilsdorf and George Hoffman,.
by reclamation. The reports of the pres
ident and secretary showed the organiza-
ton to be in excellent condition. 1t was
decided to continue the series Of private
concerts which have been so successful
in the past. The orchestra now has forty
five Instruments, consisting of young bust
ness men. The society frequently gives
free concerts for charitable institutions.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
REPORT MISSING PERSONS.
Police Look for William Sellars
and Mrs. Katie Campbell.

The police have been requested to
search for William Sellars. % years old,
who disappeared from his home at No.
Gil South Broadway last Saturday. His
wife. Mrs. Marie sellars. reported his
John Campbell, Of No 7S6 South Broad
way. entered the Central District Station
and reported the disappearance of his
wife, Katie, Campbell, 20 years old. She
left her home on November "a, and all
trace of her has been lost.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
COUNTESS QUICKLY DIVORCED.
Her Coachman Husband, She
Says, Treated Her Cruelty.

London. Dec. 10.-Half an hours hearing
In the divorce court to-day sufficed to Sc
cure for Countess Mabel Russell, who
sued her husband, William Brown, a
former coachman. for divorce. a decree
nisi.
The Countess testified to the cruelty and
misconduct OF Brown, who married her i'm
December. 1902, under the title Of Prince
Aphrobald Stuart de Modena, alleging he
was Il Bavarian nobleman.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
LAWYER HELPED TAKE CHILD.
Chicago Police Have Abandoned
Search for Georgiana Andres.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Thc police to-day
ceased their search for little Georgiana
Andres. the 7-year-old child taken from
the Goethe School by her father. Lewis
Andres. yesterday.
1t developed to-day that the child was
taken by the advice and help of an at
torney. 1t is said that both the father and
the child are now outside of the State and
speeding to California.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

Two Vice Presidents Elected.
At meeting last night OF the Good Gov
eminent Republican Roosevelt Club at its
quarters, No. 300 Eugenia street, Chaun-
cey ]. Filley and Herman Leah were elect
ed vice presidents to take the places made
vacant by the deaths of Doctor Newcomb
and Phflip Rodan
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Henry dc Rothschnd. - expected hse
tomorrow.
FOLK REFUSES 500 A DAY.
Circuit Attorney Again Declines
Offer From Lecture Bureau.

Circuit Attorney Folk said last night
that he had frequently received offers
from lecture bureaus. offering him splen-
did Inducements to enter into contracts
with them. but he had already replied
that his duties as Circuit Attorney would
not permit him accepting any such en-
gagements.
The last offer came yesterday from
bureau in New York. in which Mr.. Folk
was offered 500 day for 9 series Of lee
ply to the persons who made tho Offer
declining any such engagement
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
House WIN rake On BiI,.

Washington. Dec. 1O.-The House Conn
mittee on Industrial Arts and Expos.tions
decided to-day to take UP immediately
after the holiday recess the Williamson
bill for an exposition at Portland. Ore
celebrating the one hundredth anniversary
of the Lewis and Clark expedition 10 the
Pacific Coast
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
FRENCH CHINA DINNER SETS, S24.oo
A New importation.

Received just in time for Christmas
Gifts. Beautiful new shapes and pretty
decorations. all handles solid gold incrust-
ed. 100 pieces $24.00.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
Write for ssG.p0gs nlustrdtsd cotaloo-Frss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
EXQUISITE IVORY CARVINGS
From Japnn.

Our own importation, rare specimens of
Japanese art. Figures. Groups, Swords
and Scabbards. etc. Very desirable for
Christmas Glfts-s4.5o to $50.
MERMOD & JACCARDS.
Broadway and Locust.
Write for sac-page iHustrated catalog-Frss.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

The newly seeded area of winter rye, is
professionally estimated at $50 per cent OF
dition of winter rye on December 1. was
927, as compared with 9S.1 on December i.
1901. and 96.6 the mean of the average for
the last nine years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Cuba.

st. Louis to Havana and return. SO. via
Illinois Central: Special folder just issued.
Ticket Office, 306 North Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Open till Z this evening.
MERMOD & JACCARDS. B'way & Loc'st
Governor Yates at whitehall.

UoSernOr hutes AZ WnhtenaII'
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Whitehall. ILL.,, Dec. 10.-Governor Yates
and party arrived at 5:22 p. m. and were
escorted to the Stocks Hotel. After din
ner the Governor made speech, thank
ing the people Of Greene County for their
past support. He referred to his vetoes
in which he saved the State $1,000, 900: also
to the extravaganza Of the last Legisla-
tlire. The last part of his speech was de-
voted to the Chicago Newspaper Trust"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
MccREA TO BE HANGED TO-DAY
Supreme Court Refuses to Inter
fere With the Execution.

Peoria. ILL.,. Dec. 1o.-The Illinois SUI
preme Court to-day refused to grant a
supersedeas in the case of John McCrea,
convicted Of the murder of Detective MUIR
ply June 9. and he will be executed to-
morrow morning in the county jail.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
NOTARY PUBLIC.
JOSEPH +. fRR.S4,
IT. LOUIS REPUBLIC BUILDING.
Tel. He'll Mala 3SBS- Kinloch A 6.3.
CITY ITEMS.
THE MAY co.

THE MAY CO..
Formerly C.awfords. reopen the store this
morning with a great Reduction sale. We
refer You to their advertisement oil an
other page of this paper for further in
formation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Temple Share Emet,,.

Doctor S. Sale speaks Friday evening,
Sis corner Handkerchief and Lindell, on
the subject who Is My Neighbour"
Strangers always welcome.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Humboldt school WIN Entertai,.

HumDOIut ScMOOI WIN EMtefto1ns
The Humboldt School will present its
annual entertainment tonight at the Bo-
hemian Gymnasium at Ninth and Allen
avenue. A programme Of songs and Choir
marches, drills. tableaux and individual
numbers have been prepared by the pupils
of the various rooms. The proceeds Of the
entertainment will form the contribution
Kinley memorial painting. which 10 to be
executed by Mr.. Stoddard. and hung in
the new Mckinley High School.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

Fifty-Nine Dollars Round Trip,
st. Louis to Havana. Cuba. and return
via Illinois Central and New Orleans. New
Folders at Ticket Office.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Carpenter Fen to HI. Death.

hSfOblAlC 6fEClALA
Dallas, Tex, Dec. 10-william Mantele.
carpenter. fell from the scaffolding in
one Of the new Wilson buildings to-day
and died two hours after the accident He
was q native of Germany, 80 years old,
unmarried ana came to Dallas from st.
Louis fourteen years aGa.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
The New St.James Hotel

Broadway ard Walnut Streets. St Louis. Mo.
AMERICAN PLAN 500 per dag upward.
EUROPEAN PLAN S1.oo per day upward.
Market St. Cars to and From Union Station.
r. SHORT. Prop n. D. LAUGHLfN. Mgr.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

DAINTY bones OF STATIONERY.
80. 800, % 90 to $500.
Especially designed for the holidays.
Paper stamped with initial or monogram
and daintily tied with ribbon
MERMoD & "a ECARDs,
Broadway and Locust.
Write for ss6-pdss illustrated tatalop-Free.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

Repairing of Fine Watches
And Jewelry speciality. +. W. Drosten,
Seventh and Pine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

TerrilI, Tex. Dec. 10.-Mrs E. Wills mother
Booth OF st. Louis died here to-day. aged 81
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
MRS. T. WILLS

Cheap Trips Southwest, December Is.
Cotton Belt. 200 Olive and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11

Sunday Dinner 1t the Hamilton.
Table d'Hote. 75c; children. 40c.
Served Il to p. m; evening, 6 to q.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Open TIL this evening.
MERMOD & JACCARDS, B'way & Ioc'ss
NEW CLUB ENDORSES FOLK.
Organizes With 1O2 Members and
Fleets Officers

The Twenty-fifth Ward workingmen's
Folk Club was organized Wednesday
night at tho residence of G. Mueck.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing Folk
for Governor, and the following Officers
were elected: John +. Garthoenner. presi-
dent; Joseph ii. Stitz. vice president;
Henry Wells, secretary, and G. Mueck.
treasurer.
Tho club. which was organized with 1oa
weeks until election.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
KAISER is TO TRAVEL SOUTH

Open till this evening
MERMOD & JACCARD'S. B'way s Loc'st
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-11
Tventy-Third ward CI.b.

TWenty.Tn1fu Wufu CTuU.
The Twenty third Ward branch OF tho
workingmen's Folk Club effected a tenn
porary organization Wednesday night
Tho following officers were chosen to
serve until the permanent officers of the
club are elected: George B. Paxton. presi-
dent: r. E. Mathews, vice president: Il. J.
Schmidt treasurer, and Sam London, sec.
retary. The temporary headquarters will
be in the Office Of George e. Paxton. NO.
3o24 Rutger street.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
NUMBER 233
TOOK TO THE WOODS.

A neighboring exchange tells us that when the Hoxie, Pocahontas & Northern railroad was first built the people of the little town of Pocahon- tas hocked to the railroad to see the first train. The engineer having reached the end of his run, and think ing to have some fun, climbed down from the cab and commenced oiling the engine. This aroused the curios- ity of the people, and they crowded around the engine to see what he was doing. Having oiled up he made two or three jumps from his cab, pulled the whistle cord, turned on the steam and opened the cylinder cocks and yelled: Look out, I'm going to turn round" Immediately there was scamper for the hills.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
ONE ON SECRETARY WILSON

A member of Congress tells an amusing story of Secretary Wilson illustrative of the influence of bureau chiefs. The member recently asked Mir. Wilson's opinion of bill before Congress. q know nothing about it, ,'' said the Secretary. "I do not concern myself with legislation before Con- gress. If it is passed and the Presi- dent sends it to me to execute, that will be time enough for me to form an opinion. I know nothing about it, nothing at all, " and the Secretary lay back in his chair regarding the repre- sentative with half closed eyes, then sat upright and opening his eyes wide looked at him over his glasses with ar expression which clearly said: "Now what have you to say?''
 II am sorry" said the member ''I was hoping to get some light from you. Tn fact, I have just been reading long communication favoring the bill, which I am inclined to oppose It says so and so'-the secretary looked bored" "and Mir. Secretary, il was written over your signature"
 "Jasper'' said the Secretary, ap' pealing to his son, "did ever write such a letter."
 "No, father," was the reply, "but Prof. wrote it and you signed it, {" and right there Mr. Wilson pro duced the best box of Connecticut grown Sumatra- wrapped cigars in hi cabinet New York Tribune.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
NEW THROUGH CAR LINES FROM MEMPHIS TO THE PACIFIC COAST.

The ''Rock Island System," Choc- taw, Oklahoma & Gulf R. R., have established through personally con ducted tourist sleeping car lines to California and Portland, Oregon.
 The California car leaves Memphis every Tuesday at 9:0O a. m., Little Rock 1:15 p. m., South McAlester, l.. IT., 10:5O p. m. same day, Oklahoma City 2:4O a. n. Wednesday, Fl Reno $40 a. m. arriving El Paso, Tex, Thursday morning, Los Angeles Fri day morning and San Francisco Sat urday morning.
 The Portland, Oregon, car leaves Memphis every Thursday on the same schedule arriving Denver 7:30 Satur- day morning, Ogden Sunday morning and Portland Monday morning.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Bishop E. E. Hoss, D. D., L. L. D., will preach at the Methodist church at 7:30 p. m. each day this week, be- ginning Wednesday, on the following subjects respectively: "The Method of Jesus, Character as Expressed in Conduct" "Parable of the Prodigal Son" and sThe Glory of Service. 7 The public is cordially invited to att tend all the services. J. w. Smith, Pastor
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
Eupion Oil

When buying Illuminating oil insist on having EUPIoN, the family safety. This is a double distilled process oil that is oDoRLEss and absolutely safe. If you will use clean burners. and wicks and EUPIoN OIL you will have best light obtainable. The only merchants i'll Newport that sell this high grade oil are Wolff Goldman Mere. Co.,, w B. Chastain, Wilmans Bros, k D. Wilmans, Heiliger's Union Market Co., Martin Bros, liar ris; eDaugherty l.. q. DaVau and o. MBowen.
 Waters-Fferrevhay ofnp'y
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19

A rather singular coincidence was brought about in Helena by the recent term of "divorce court" as it was called by the attorneys, taking it's name from the number of divorce suits pending for its action.
 On Wedl esday afternoon petition was introduced for the divorce of Mrs. Lee Archdale and the court readily granted it. The petition also requested the court to restore to her her maiden name, which was Miss Susie Pinkston, which requested was also granted. Thursday evening at 7:30 Miss Susie Pinkston was made the wife of one Sanford Hutchinson, thereby only enjoying her restored maiden name about sixteen hours.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19

Announcement is made of the we'd ding of Miss Maude Bush of Helena to Mir. Frank Milwee, sheriff of Monroe county. The ceremony is to take place at the home of the bride in that city on the afternoon of February 12. The couple will make their future home in Clarendon, where the groom to-be is prominent in business circles. Miss Bush is the sister of James R. Bush, the circuit clerk of Phillips county, which position he has held for two terms, and the daughter of James A. Bush, one of the largest planters in Phillips county.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
STATE SCRAPS.

The Bank of Brinkley was organized Friday with capital of s20,o00. H. c. Strong is president, T L. Hefferan vice president, and Frank Andrews secretary and treasurer. The direc- tors are: W. E. Tally, H. A. Canten, V. V. Allen, James Gum, Sr., Frank Andrews, II. c, Strong and T. L. Heff- ernan.
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19

Trade at Otto M Bowen's Cash Store, the lowest priced house in town. We are also giving as a spec ial inducement with cash coupons re- turned to the value of every $25 any pair of S2 shoes in the house. 30 wtf.
 Farmers, when you come to New port, put up your rigs and horses at Robinson's Feed and Livery Stable. The horses will be well fed and looked after carefully. 10wtf
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19
FIRST TO THE FRONT.

New ginghams and Madras cloth for the spring 1903 at Chas. Meyers Great Bargain Store. 229 btf
Newport daily independent., 1903-01-19

The Arkansas Angora Stock Com pany, recently organized at Eureka Springs, Friday contracted for 500 goats to be placed in the company's coral near Berryville within one week.
 On their ranch, which is two miles from the county seat, are two very prominent and picturesque knobs, which are visible for long distance. On each is magnificent spring, and the whole is believed to constitute an ideal range for Angoras
 This is the company's first consign- ment, and the outcome of their ven ture will be watched with interest as g practical test of the adaptability oi north west Arkansas for Angora cul- ture.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-01-16
Bien RiDOSte

-Undes courtisans de Napoleon
Ter qui resta c6lebre par sa plati-
tude est M. de la Chaise. C'est lui
qui, etant pr6fet, salua l'empereur
dun discours riducule Gu cette
phrase brillait CONNIE un joyau de
sottise; Dieu cr6a Napoleon, puis
Sc reposa'.
LIE Franeais, ne malin, ne per-
DIT par poccasion, ct le quartrain
suivant courut tout Paris:
Dieu men resta pas Ia,
II fit encore la chaise;
Puts il Sc reposa
Beaucoup plus a son aise.
"A diner, le domestique verse
lie bouillon quill allait ser7ir sur la
robe de la maitresse de la mai
son.
IL ny a pas de NAL, madame,
s'6crie-t,il, il y a encore dams la
cuisine du potage pour tout le mon
d..
On parle souvent de la lenteur
des toetues. Dependant il est incon-
testable qu'elles Won't ventre a ter
re. -....
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-01-16

"Laissez.mo1 vous demander de

"Laissez-mo1 vous demander de
venir nous voir de temps a autre
dams Quebec, plus nous nous rem
contrerons plus nous nous aime.
rons. II termine en- payant un tri-
but d'6loges a la France, il remer-
Gle les enfants du convent pour
leurs chansons ct il en- profile pour
dire que les couvents sont une de
nos grandes forces pour Pavenir en-
ce que ce sont les endroits Oh sont
form6es les femmes canadiennes de
demain.
L'orateur demande ensuite ce
que nous serions devenus sans no.
tre clerg6. Sill y a des r6formes q
faire ne" l6moliss ~ns.]ameis les ma
tions gui d6molissent ne peuvent
r6sister.
"Je partirai de Lowell, ajouta
porateur, "plus emu encore qu'en
arrivant. Je ne saurais dire les SEN
timents de joie que P6prouve.
"Qu6bec vous Anne ct souhaite
toutes sortes de bonheur''.
Ce discours a porte nthousias-
me dams Resistance qui tout
moment soulignait par les applau-
easements, les paroles de l6lo-
quent homme de at.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-01-16
Lecon de cat6chisme.


LIE pere.-Jeannot, que faut-il
faire tout d'abord pour que nos
fautes nous soient pardonn6es?
Jean.-Il faut d'abord les COM
METRE, papa.
Ma ]ambe de bois me fait sout-
frir quelquefois, me dlsait un ami
qui>a perdu une jambe dams un &C.
cident
ITEMS! Tu souffres en- ce mo-
meut? demandai-Je.
oh! non, pas en- ce moment
puisque ma femme nest pas Ia.
ITEMS! 6s-je 6tonn6, comment
peut-1l SO, faire que ia Jambe de
bois ne te fasse soufrir que lors-
que ia femme est Ia?
-Parce qu'elle sen sert pour
me donner des coups avec.
lie patron. Celia ne peut pas du
|; rer; aujourd'hu1 vous:: etes encore
arrive une demi- -heure apr4s les au
tres.
L'emploly6.- Celia doit vou'
prouver que je ne suis pas le pre-
mier venu.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-01-16

-Bebe est 8,7ec sa tante, une
coquette sur le retour, qui, devant
une glace, met la derni6re main a
sa toilette.
AIlons, B6be, dit la tante, viens,
nous pnxtons., 5.''-'.=-",s's. .=t-7'.."f- =
Et B6b6, dun ton obligeant:
Bonne tante, tn as oublie s'ta pou-
Dire de rides.
LIE juge, ,-Vcus avez frapp6 ce
malheureux avec cruaut6!..
L'accuse.-Avec une carafe. Mais
il ny await que les coups pour en-
venir a bout. Ce nest pas de ma fau-
to sill est sss
LIE jug lies idiots sont des
hommes CONNIE vous ct moi!
-Sayez-vous la difference quill
Y entire IL terre ct une femme bos-
sue?
Non ma fois....
Cest que la terre estaplati vers
les poles. que la femme bossue est
arrondie vers pepaule.
La mAre.-Ne crois-tu pas que
tu es trop grande pour jouer avec
les petits garcons?
Edith Non; plus je grandis
plus je les aime.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1903-01-16
IA continuer.)
Les Russes ct TO1stOi

Moscou, LIE comte Tolstoi a e.
crit a la "Gazette russo une lettre
protestant contre les notes r6p6t6es
qui son publi6es sur l'6tat de sa
sante. .....
II ste pouss6 a 6crire cette let
tre par un motif dificile a compren-
DIRE hors de la Russie, car le fait
est qu'en Russie, depuis le monde
of6ciel jusqu'au plus ignorant des
paysans; depuis l6glise schismari-
que, qui d6teste Tolsto1 ct mon
tr6 qu'elle le::craint, jusqu'aux uto-
pistes politiques qui connaissent
bien la puissance de son nom,tout
le monde est emu par les nouvel-
les relatives la mauvaise sante de
,Tolstoi.
Ce nest un secret pour personne
que les autorites craignent que le
jour qui amenera la nouvelle de la
mort de ]6crivain, qui est une idole
pol1tique, ne vote na1tre uu de ces
soulevements, en- apparence futiles,
don't la Specification nest peut-etre
pas toujours comprise, hors de la
Russie.
La police, P6glise, la censure ct en-
fait toutes lesa utorites russes ont
etc prepares a celia depuis plus
dun an.
Les instructions les plus detail
lees ont etc donn6es sur ce qui doit
etre fait ct ce qui ne doit pas etre
fait, ct surtout sur ce qui doit etrez
dit le jour de la mort de Tolstoi. & g