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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
BISHOP GALLOWAY WILL
ADDRESS METHODIST CLUB.
New Organization VIII Have It's
First Banquet on the Evening
of January IL.

The first banquet OF the new Methodist
Club will take place on the evening of
January II and the principal speaker will
be Bishop Charles B. Galloway of the NJ
E. Church, South.
The Washington Hotel is being consid-
cred as the place for the banquet. and
members OF the committee state that it
viii in all probability be chosen.
Bishop Galloway. on Sunday, January
10 viii preach the sermon at the .rededi-
cation and reopeninE of the First NJ. E.
Church, South. He consented to remain
In tho city long enough to speak at the
banquet.
In securing such an orator as Bishop
Galloway for its initial banquet the club
members feel that a good start has been
made toward fuffiling tts announced In
banqtfets the brainy men Of the country.
The club was organized at a meeting in
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
INSANE HELP NOT ALLOWED
TO WORK ABOUT BOILERS.
Engineers at City Institutions Tell
Inspector Branch About Dut-
les of Inmates.

Joseph G. Branch. Inspector Of Boilers
and Elevators. called before him yester-
dav the chief engineers at the Poorhouse.
Insane Asylum. -Four Courts and Work
house, to ascertain the manner in which
they were conducting their work.
1t was brought out at the hearing that
the engineers at the Poorhouse and Insane
Asylum were not in the habit of allow
ing insane OF pauper help to work about
the valves or boilers.
William ]. Stanton. chief engineer Of
the Workhouse. stated that it had been
the custom to allow prisoners to help at
the engines and boilers. He said he had
asked Tor nigh. engineer and a couple
of firemen. but that the reply from the
Board of Public improvements had al
ways been that there was no appropria-
ton. Rock crushers at the WorkhoGse
are also run by prisoners.
Inspector Branch also called inspectors
from the various insurance companies be-
fore him during the morning and instruct
ed them about the inspection of boilers
and safety valves. A new set of rules will
be sent to inspectors in few days.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Members File Petition for Incor-
poration of the First Church
of Progressive Christianity.
PASTOR DEFINES THE CREED.
Head of Religious Sect Is Won
an Who Says Existing Denomi-
nations Do Not Follow
Christ's Teachings.

new religious organization. called the
First Church Of Progressive Christianity
applied yesterday to the Circuit Court
for pro forma decree of incorporation
The members of the new church saw tina,
they have failed to find a creed with
all Of whose beliefs they could agree
and have organized what they believe to
be the true Christian religion.
Mrs. Hunter, the pastor of the new
church, conducts millinery store at the
corner of Eleventh and Salisbury streets,
In speaking of the beliefs of her congre-
cation. she said:
we believe that a soul after death
goes neither to heaven or hell, but to
whatever plane its life here has entitled
1t, and In this way may make itself per-
feet and finally reach heaven.
I'VE also believe that following as near
ly as we can the teachings of Christ. we
may do things as he did. and we even
hope to effect cures by the LAYING on of
hands. We have tried to take the good
parts OF al creeds and make one that con-
forms to the teachings of Christ.
our congregation comprises all classes.
Some are rich and some are poor.
OBJECTS OF CHURCH.
The congregation meets at Benton Hail.
Fourteenth and Benton streets, each Sun
day evening at o'clock. Forty-two mem
bers have signed the application for decree
OF Incorporation.
The application is as follows:
The members of this organization
pledge themselves 10 follow the example
of Christ in word and deed. into whatever
phases Of spiritual activity his most divine
spirit may lead.
TT shall be the special mission of this
church. its pastor. officers and members.
10 assist and TO free the distressed and
troubled in spirit, TO comfort the SORROW
ing. to visit and to heal the sick, to help
the poor and needy ones materially and
spiritually. and thus fulfil the command
mems of its teacher, Jesus Christ.
Our religious foundation shall be the
teaching and works of Christ in their I'M
adulterated and spiritualzed form.
The church service and ritual of this
congregation shall be simple and plain,
consisting Of reading the Scriptures. pray
er. singing, speaking. inspirational advice,
prophesy. laying on of hands and all other
Characteristic phases of primitive and de-
veloped Christianity"
Henry Hunter of No. 100 Salisbury
street Is president of the congregation;
Mrs. Dora Schnitt, No. 2S36 McNair ave-
nue.. vice president; Albert Buss. No. 1870
Josephine Koppel, Nc. 15A North Seven
teenth street, treasurer.
The Board of Trustees are: Henry T.
Ffnke. No. 29l1 Bailey avenue: Mrs.
F'ranziska Buss. No. 1919 North Market
street: Miss Aivina Ahrens. No. 1903 North
Grand avenue. and Miss Emma Athmer,
No 1924 East Warne street.
The pastor will hold office for five years
and receive $500 year
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
TWENTIETH VICTIM is FOUND.
So Disfigured That. 1t Probably
Can Never Be Identified.

Grand Rapids. Mich, Dec. 2.-Gathered
In rubber blanket on slab in q local
morgue is the charged and dismembered
body of the twentieth victim of Saturday
nights head-on collision on the Pere Mar
quette Railroad near East Paris.
So terribly disfgured Is this last victim,
found at the scene of the wreck late to-
day. that in all probability its Identity will
never be positively effected.
The Coroner was inclined to the belief
that this body is that OF a woman, but the
railroad authorities say II must have been
no woman passenger could. in their opin-
lon. have. been thrown where this body
was found.
previously reported dead had escaped in
jury.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
READY FOR NEWsB0Ys' DINNER
jefferson Club Committee Hold
Last Meeting Before Feast.

The general committee of the Jefferson
Club which will have charge of the din
ner to be given to the newsboys and mes
senger boys at the Coliseum New Years
Eve met last night and perfected arrange
ments for the dinner. Richard Hanlon
presided.
One hundred and fifty persons were
added 20 the general committee and will
help distribute sweaters and see that the
boys have good time. On the motion of
Colonel Moses c. Wetmore, Governor A.
NJ. Dockery and other State officials at
jefferson City were made members of the
committee. Others who were made mem
bers are former Governor David r. Fran
els. former Mayor George W. Allen, for
mer Mayor E. A. Noonan and James Ban
herman.
The several subcommittees reported that
all arrangements had been made. The
Committee on Distribution of Tickets re-
ported that sec had been placed in the
hands of newsboys through the newspa-
pers and 500 given to messenger and spe-
cial delivery boys.
The dinner will be served at o'clock
No boy will be admitted TO the dinner or
receive a sweater unless he has q ticket
with coupon attached.
The public is invited to witness the din
ncr from the balcony and the doors will
be thrown open at $50 o'clock. Addresses
win be made by Harry B. Hswes of the
81 fferson Club. Mayor Rolla Wells and
I Probably David r. Francis and Governor
~ n Dockery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
ROBERT /. ATKINSON DEAD.
Yale Graduate Passed Away at
Colorado Springs.

Robert Louis Atkinson. only child Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Atkinson of No.
42M Washington boulevard. died at Color
ado Springs. Colo. yesterday. He was
"a years old.
Atkinson left st. Louis two years ago
for the benefit Of his health. He was Q
graduate from Yale College In the class Of
1901. After graduating he came to ST.
Louis and read law, until failing health
forced him to go West.
Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson were with their
sen at the time Of his death. The body
will be brought to St. Louis for burial
The funeral will probably take place to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
THREE ROB cHINAMAN BY DAY.
One of Trio Arrested on His Iden-
tifcatiOn.

Within two blocks of the Ninth District
Police Station. and in daylight. Charlie
Johns. a Chinaman. was chokSd. beaten
and robbed OF 80 by three men yesterday
shortly after noon. One man caught Johns
by the throat. another pinioned his arms
and the third rifed the Chinaman's pock-
cts.
When Johns had been released by his
assatlants he ran to the Ninth District
Station. at Jefferson avenue and Dayton
street, and reported the assault and rob-
berry. Patrolmen Butler and Mason ac-
compe MED Johns on a tour through sa-
looms in the neighborhood. and at one
place Johns identified Joseph Noonan of
No. $40 Newstead avenue as the man who
had choked him. Noonan denies his guilt
A warrant charging Noonan with robbery
in the first degree was issued yesterday. q
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
SECRETARY HAY TO GO SOUTH.
His Recovery Is Retarded by Raw
Weather of the Capital.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Dec. 2s-John Hay, the
Secretary OF State. RECEIVERS so slowly
from the attack Of bronchitis which
seized him three weeks ago that he finds
1t necessary to plan a Southern trip to
assist his convalescence During the
first week, in January Mr.. Hay hopes to
leave Washington for Townsville, Ca,
the genial climate will stimulate his re-
cuperation, instead of baking 1t as does
the uncertain and raw weather of the
capital.
Mr. Hay visited Thomasvilie last year
and It was markedly beneficial He COM
plains that he can feel the oppressive
ness Of the Washington climate retarding
his recovery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
TO BRING THREE-CENT FARES.
Ordinances introduced in City
Council at Cleveland.

Cleveland. O., Dec. 2s.-Two ordinances
were introduced in the City Council to-
night pertaining to the Scent fare street.
car situation In this city.
One is to the effect that the Woodland
avenue franchise, expiring September 90
1904. be given to the new Scent fare COM
pany, and like transaction to take place
when the Central avenue line franchise
expires on March %. 1906.
The second ordinance is to the effect
that the rate of fare on all street-car
routes shall be made 8 cents except where
the terms state otherwise.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
SHED HIS RECEPTION ROOM.
Adelard Landry Says His Wife
Abused Him,

Adelard Landry alleged in his suit for
divorce, filed in the Circuit Court yester-
day, that his wife, Darelda, would not al-
low his friends In the house, but insisted
on his entertaining them in the wood shed
In June. 1899, she deserted him and their
child. The couple were married April
10. 1894, in Manchester, n. H.
Adeline Nichaus ayerred that her hus-
band, Edwin, called her bad names and
squandered his money. They were married
July q, 1901, and separated August 10. last.
John L. White alleged general indignities
as grounds for divorce from Anna White.
They were married January Z, 1894, and
separated in April 1902.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
SUSPENDED FROM EXCHANGE.
John F. Thyson Had Controversy
With John T. Milliken.

At special meeting of the Board CT
Directors yesterday John F. Thyson, q
broker. was suspended from the privileges
of membership Of the Merchants tx
change for thirty days.
This action grew out of long contro-
versy between Mr.. Thyson and John T.
MillilSen as to basis Of settlement in
certain trades made in the December
wheat deal. Mr.. Milliken charged MI.
Thyson with unmercanti.e conduct in re-
fusing 10 recognize demands made upon
him for profits.
Mr.. Thyson would not discuss the case
after the ruling of the board. Under the
rules he may ask the Committee on Ap-.
peals for a reversal.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
A. M. WOLLESON
CHOSEN LIBRARIAN.
Election Surprised Those Famil-
lar With the Situation, as His
Name Had Not Been
Mentioned.

A. NJ. Wolleson, who for a quarter Of a
century has been teacher in the Belle
vile public schools. was last evening Sc
lected librarian of the Belleville Public
Library TO succeed the late 3. J. Staufen-
biel.
The selection was made on the second
ballot. The news was conveyed to Mr..
Wolleson by a party Of his friends last
evening.
The selection of Mr.. wolleson came as a
surprise to many In Belleville, who
thought that the position lay between
William Snyder and several others. At
the meeting of the Library Board, a week
ago, Mr.. Wolleson was not an applicant,
and he received only one complimentary
vote.
Mr.. Wolleson is one of the literary men
of Belleville. He teaches both German and
English in the public schools and is said
to be fitted for the tasks In his new office.
1t is said that he will take charge Of the
library as soon as his successor Is selected.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Judge Criticized Petition.

Circuit Judge Wood yesterday in over
ruling motion of the st. Louis Transit
Company to strike out parts of petit
ton in suit against the company criti-
cised the manner in which the petition
was drawn. Judge Wood said the petition
was one of the worst specimens that had
ever come into the court. He said the
proper thing to do with the petition was
to have 1t remodeled. The suit is that of
Martha Dugau, who is suing for the
death of her husband. j. L. Dugan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
SAYS MOTOR CYCLISTS MUST
PROVIDE AUTO LICENSES.
He Will Compel Swiftly Moving
Machines to Carry Numbers.

Motor cyclists viii have to carry an
automobile license. This decision was
reached by License Commissioner P. j.
Clifford yesterday, after asking the City
Counselor for an opinien on the matter.
Mr.. Cliffords latest decision was an
idea of his own. Noticing the increase Of
motor cycles in st. Louis and the danger
to pedestrians from the speed attained by
those machines, he decided to compel
owners to pay the tax of so year. This
will include carrying a large number on
the back of the cycles. which will ider-
tify owners In case OF accidents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29

coyery; Patrick Mulcane refused to tell
ne police why he had tried to end his
life. Mulcane's groans attracted the at.
tentiop of John Cannon. who occupied an
aaJoining room at No. 215 South Third
street. about o'clock yesterday morn
ing. After Mulcane had been taken to
the hospital. the police found $40 in the
room. Mulcanes relatives live in Boston.
he has recently been employed as a
railroad laborer
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pany, land when the union suggested
some changes In our rule-shorter hours.
among other things-it was reported that
these men were tr DE called out
Rather than have this done, they said
that they would hand in individual resig-
nations II they would be accepted. We ac-
cepted the designations and for two days
were compelled to use other employees on
our wagons This gave us considerable
trouble at first We hope. however. that
our old drivers will find some way to re-
turn to their work"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
FOLK GETS A SEARCHLIGHT.
Sent to Him by an Admirer in
+ Boston.

Among the Christmas presents received
by Circuit Attorney Joseph W. Folk was
an electric searchlight of diminutive pat
tern, which arrived yesterday from an un-
known admirer in Boston. The present
aroused much interest and someone. for
joke, circulated the report about the
Four Courts that an Internal machine had
been sent to the Circuit Attorney.
The was had his reward in the number
of questions Mr.. Folk was forced to an
swer during the day. BY showing the
small searchlight he at once refuted all
surmises regarding the alleged Internal
machine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
HAPPENINGS N ILLINOIS CITIES AND TOWNS
at the September term Of the Jersey
County Circuit Court.
ARRESTED FOR DIsHWATER RAIN.
Mrs. Love Says She Was Drenched by
Mrs. Sturgess.

Mrs. Mary Stursess. Of No. Ills North
Second street. East ST. Louis, was ar
rested yesterday on a warrant charging
.her with breaking the peace of Mrs. Rus
sell Love. a neighbor. with pan Of dish
water. The alleged offense occurred Sum
day.
According to the complainant, thers has
been some friction between the two
women for some time. While Mrs. Love
was standing in the rear yard Sunday
afternoon, she was shocked and wet by
heavy rain of dishwater which she says
was caused by Mrs. Sturgess.
Mrs. Love and her husband swore out
warrant yesterday for Mrs. Sturgess's
arrest. Mrs. Sturgess was released on a
cash bond which she furnished. She said
that the dishwater throwing was acct-
dental
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
DREW PISTOL ON CONDUCTOR.
Judge Pollard Assessed Fine of
$50 Against Thomas Burke.

Judge Pollard, in imposing a fine of $50
yesterday on Thomas F. Burke of No. 1850
Lucretia avenue. who was charged with
drawing a revolver on Transit conduc-
tor, said that good conductors as wei as
other good citizens, should be protected.
According to the evidence. Burke on
December g got on an Easton avenue car
ut Seventh street and Franklin avenue,
and told the conductor, w. d. Kellogg, to
sleep. kellogg told him it was not a
sleeping car, and that he might overlook
him.
Kellogg stopped the car at Belt avenue
platform, but instead of getting OF, be-
gan to quarrel with the conductor. KEEL
logg said he held the car minute. and
stone avenue, the car was stopped to let
passengers off. Burke got on and then
stepped on again, and drew a revolver.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
VIII of Justin ". Noonan.

Justin NJ. .Noonan. in his win filed for
probate yesterday, left his insurance
money to Sarah Lloyd wedin. whom, It
was his intention. the will recites, to
make his wife. He also left her the rest
of his estate, after legacies are paid, as
follows: 1900 to his cousin. Mary Ellen
F'agin. and $500 each to his nieces. Julia
d. Noonan, and Silvia A. Kocian- The will
recites that the Insurance Is not to be
used in the payment of the legacies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
wedding Was only DELAYED.

After trying for TIVE daya James F.
Bennett and Addie Irene Dempsey OF De
Hodiamont. succeeded in getting married
Yesterday. The couple started out Sun.
day and went to thu home OF Justice
Campbell in De Hodiamopt thinking he
could issue a license and marry them. but
were disappointed. When they departed
they promised to meet him at Clayton
yesterday morning and did so. The cere-
mouy followed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29

Professor II. NJ. Myers will lecture on
Ben Hur. Tale of the Christ" at the
Cabanne NJ. E. Church, South, tonight
and at the Lindell Avenue NJ. E Church
tomorrow night
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Farewell to Father FaIlor

The congregation Of st. Francis Xavier's
Church in Jerseyville gave a farewell re-
ception last evening to their pastor, the
Reverend Father P. Fallon, at st. Francis
xayier's Church in South State street.
rather Fallon will leave in q few days
to take charge of the parish at Paris, Ill.
He was given a valuable gold watch and
a purse by the congregation as a token of
their esteem.
SEVILLE by the Reverend Father Lee Of
Paris, who viii take charge Of the Jer-
SEVILLE congregation at the beginning OF
the year. ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29

the Mercantile Club the first part of De-
cember. More than sixty persons became
charter members. The limit Of, the MEM
bership was fixed at 100. and several weeks
ago the Reverend Doctor Joseph H.
Young had enough applications to almost
ill out the DESIGNATED number.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
NEW DRIVERS ARE EMPLOYED.

DeIivery WaEons OF Union Daily
Company Run as Usual.
The places Of the drivers of the Union
Dairy Company who quit work last Sat
urday, have been replaced and the COM
pany sent out its eighty wagons yesterday
morning.
"A great many of the men working for
US had been with US for long time" said
D. Thornton, superintendent Of the COM
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
sTREET-PAvING BILL PASSED.
Alderman Said He Was Not Asked to
Pay License. u

Al the meeting Of the East st. Louis
City Council yesterday afternoon the ordi-
nance providing for the improvement Of
Fifth street between Broadway and Hi
nois avenue was passed. The improve
ment will be with, brick. with sewers.
curbing and rock retaining walls. The es-
ttmated cost Of the improvement viii be
A7.1l2
On a question of personal privilege
ment In which he deplored the fact that
he had been arrested for nonpayment Of
his license fee. He showed license which
n ro nad Rad 1Ir Ana ssd f ta ran one yea
paid for a license since 1t expired, because,
he had not been asked for the license
money. atf
that he had not been asked for the license
money made no difference; that he should
have paid without being asked.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Old Madison Citizen Dead.

Patrick J. Broderick. the Oldest con-
tractor and builder in the Tn-cities. died
yesterday at his home in Madison. The
funeral will take place Thursday. Mr..
BrodericlS was born in Ireland sixty-two
years ago and came to America when q
young man. He fret located in St Louis,
but moved to Madison when the town WIS
Incorporated. Ten children survive him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Wrecked ON wedding Tour.

The Jerseyvflle friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
Dwight Stout Daibey. who were injured
in the wreck of the Wabash train at Wor-
den Ill, on Saturday, received word yes
terday that their condition was rapidly
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Dalbey were on their we'd
ding trip when injured. They were mar
ried in Jerseyville last Wednesday. The
wedding was the principal social event of
the holiday season at Jerseyville. The
bride was Miss Virginia Lewis. daughter
Of Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis. who. accompanied
the couple on their journey. Mrs. Lewis
was also slightly injured In the wreck.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29

The Reverend Doctor Ira Landrith, sec
rotary of the Religious Educational So
meeting of the st. Louis Evangelical AL
lance.
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NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.

Queens Daughters VIII Give Euchre
for Benefit of the Poor.
The Queens Daughters of ST. Vincent de
Paurs Catholic Church will give euchre
for the benefit of the poor, January 6, at
2 o'clock in the afternoon. The affair will
take place in the hall at Ninth street and
Park avenue
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29

A marriage license was issued at Jer-
SEVILLE yesterday to Earl LIE Roy Free
ley, age Q, and Mrs. Efie Knapp. age q.
both OF Dow. The bride was granted q
divorce from her husband. William Knapp.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-29
Miss Rosa Dunlap Win. Piano.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Milan. NO.. Dec. 2S--AIiss Rosa Dunlap
Of Bairdstown won the prize piano given
away by the Standard Printing House to-
day