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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
STEPFAThER ADMITS SUSPECTS
BROUGHT MONEY HOME.
Frank Rudolph Declares He Does
Procured the Coin-Prsoners Landed in Union Jail

He declared positively that he did not know
where they got the money. He said he
received some of 1t, but he did not ask
them where II came from.
Mrs. Rudolph declined to talk.
Fred Lewis was first seen by the neigh
bors about the Rudolph home eight or ten
days ago. but the supposition fs that he has
been there much longer. Rudolph intro
duced him to some Of the neighbors as a
nephew.
SUSPECT WOUNDED
IN THE FIRST BATTLE
Rudolph says Lewis was struck in the
first battle yesterday on the left side Of
the temple with a bullet. which cut vein,
which caused the blood to how freely. He
said It was stanched, however. and he did
not think the wound was serious.
william Rudolph Is a stepson of Frank
Rudolph, and goes also by the names Of
Anderson and Armstead. The latter was his
mothers maiden name.
Sheriff Bruch tomorrow will visit the
house occupied by Hsrmes. to see II he can
recover any money or find any trace Of the
bank robbery.
The senior Rudolph says William Rudolph
and Lewis were the only persons who took
part in the shooting ARRAY with the Of
hcers.
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thorities that he has heard the matter dis
sussed by. the younger Rudolph and .his
SHERIFF. GETS Trace .,e-.
OF THD FUGITTvEs
When tie two posses united at Stanton It
was learned that William Rudolph and his
companion had been seen crossing the Colo
radc tracks near Bpford, about. eleven miles
west Of Stanton. This news was received
with great satisfaction. and It is thought
that II authentic. the men will be captured
before twenty-four hours
Several offers were made to 60 to the as
sistance Of the posse under Meyersieck.
which b on the trail Of the fugitives. and
the men Immediately left to saddle their
horses.
Frank Rudolph. his wife. Mary Jane Ru-
dolph. and the daughter. Esther. were tenn
porarily imprisoned in the parlor Of the
Stanton Hotel. Deputy Sheriff Louis ved-
der was placed in charge Of the prisoners.
The older Rudolphs seemed to regain their
self-control after their arrival at Stanton.
and accepted their detention stoically. They
refused to make a statement-In fact, they
would not answer any questions.
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ing. It Is two stories In height. The inside
rooms are connected 20 that. although the
building gives the appearance Of three dis
tinct dwellings, II Is really one.
When the members Of the posses entered
the room they found Rudolph, his wife and
daughter assembled there. The woman
looked pale and worn. and there was a
haggard expression in her eyes. The girl
who IL about 13 years old, was sleeping.
After placing the members Of the family
under arrest and detailing guard, the rest
Of the posse separated and thoroughly
ransacksd the entire house.
The drst man who entered the room In
ths extreme northern part Of the holse
started back with q cry Of alarm. The room
looked as II It had been used for q slaugh-
ter.house. Blood covered the floor in large
irregular splashes, while even the walls and
some of the furniture were discolored with
red stains.
The first explanation that entered the
minds Of the men was that the two sus-
pected robbers had fallen out over di-
vision Of the spoils, as preliminary to
their Night, and that ono or both would be
found either dead or terribly wounded.
With renewed energy the men continued
the search. It was thorough, but caution
could be seen in every move. Not q door
was opened until. with the finger pressed
firmly upon full-cocked trigger. each man
was ready for the now expected struggle
with dangerous and desperate men.
SACK OF SILVER
FOUND IN 4 WELL.
whsn the lower moor had been searched
and evay hiding place that could conceal
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
TRAIL REACHED PALMYRA, MO.
Detective Schumacher Arrested
Suspect There Last Week.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Palmyra. Mo-, Jan. 25.-Detective Charles
]. Schumacher Of St. Louis, who was killed
in the battle with bank robber suspects
near Union Saturday. was here last week
on the trail of the men.
The first Of last week tall heavy set
man with light hair. black eyes and smooth
shaven. registered at the Dudley Hotel un-
der the name OF J. r. Langley Of Jefferson
City. He spent money lavishly at the sa-
looms and received numerous lettess and
kilograms. .t4s
He met all Of the night trains from St.
Louis and Kansas City and his actions were
such as to cause Sheriff Bowen to comhun-
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Children's Long Coats in Cheviot.
kersey and Venetian Cloth, for
girls of 4 TO 8 years. colors blue,
castor. brown and red
Reduced from S. to $3.50.
Reduced from $50 to $4.75.
Reduced from SO to $3.50.
Children's Refer Jackets in blue
and red Cheyiot and Kersey. lined
throughout with, satin and taffetas
for girls of s to 10
$3.50, reduced to 81.
Chhdren's Blouse Russian and Eton
Suits, In sserges. mohair and homespun.
lined and unlined skirts, for girls of
to 12-$l2.50 suits reduced to $50. $14
suits reduced to $3.50, so suits reduced
to S.
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REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Union. Mo-, Jan. ,25.-sheriff Bruch and
his posse landed here tonight with his
prisoners. Frank Rudolph. Mrs. Frank Ru-
dolph. their R-year-old daughter. Esther.
and George Harmes.. q nefghbor. who were
arrested in the house where the battle took
place Yesterday.
Frank Rudolph ID the stepfather Of Will
liam Rudolph. one Of the fugitives who Is
charged with the Union Bank robbery. The
elder Rudolph Is an old German painter:
In recent years he has not done much
work. He is not charged with the bank
robbery, but with harboring criminals NO
formal charge. however. has been placed
against him.
Harmes is an old farmer and friend Of
the Rudolphs. It Is said he was at the
house at the time the battle was fought
in which Detective schumacher was killed.
That is the principal reason for his arrest
1t is also charged that the elder Rudolph
and Harmes acted as spies for the sus-
poets and helped them to get rid Of the
money taken from the bank. What first
attracted the suspicion Of the officers to the
Rudolph family WIS the manner IN which
tney n6O lately Deeu SPSAANAi'6 AAASAASS'
Old man Rudolph was known to be In
straitened circumstances. but recently he
had spent money freely and. 1t is said. had
paid up ali Of his old debt. which had
been outstanding for two years. Only two
days before the fight he had sent to Stan
ton to buy quantity Of the best whisky
on the market. whereas he formerly bought
the cheapest.
This and other expenditures started the
neighbors to talking. AL the neighboThood
seems alarmed for fear tho men may re-
turn; and wreak Vengeance upon them.
MEYERsIECK
-swEATED PRISONERS.
/: When the prisoners we're landed In jail
here tonight Prosecuting Attorney Meyer
sleek put them through q sweating process.
Rudolph was placed in one cell. his wife
and daughter In; another. and Harmes in
another. 30 that they may not communi-
cate Rudolph was careful what he said to-
night. but Mr.. Meyersieck is positive he can
get more information tomorrow.
: Rudolph admitted that his stepson and
Lewis had beuhght home lot Of money
recently: but hs weuld not piacs Tue date:
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POURED CREOSOTE IN HER EAR.
Mistake Caused Death of Miss ;
Diehl at Palmyra, Mo.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Palmyra. Mo-. Jan. M-The funeral OF
Miss Polly Diehl this afternoon was large
ly attended.
Her death was a tragic one. The first Of
last week she was attacked with neuralgia
in her head and requested her: mother to
drop some laudanum in her ear. Unknown
to her mother another daughter had filed
the laudanum bottle with creosote. and
this nuid was poured into the sufferers
ear The creoeote soon burned through the
drum Of the ear and penetrated the brain.
The young woman suffered intense agony
until death came to her relief. The mother
and daughter are prostrated
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from that neighborhood. scattered to IN
vestigate the outbuildings.
A party. among whom was A. ". Hof-
man. the bank cashier. turned its attention
to the cistern. and in few minutes a Joy
ful shout brought the others crowding
about them. A sack containing a largo sum
Of money had been found. When the men
began to drag the we'll old man Rudolph
broke down and cried bitterly.
1t 10 also believed that some Of the se-
curities. valued at $4,000. but not nego-
table, which were taken at tho time Of the
robbery, were also recovered. This suppo-
sition is based upon the confidence with
which Hoffman assured me that he was
convinced that Rudolph was concerned in
the raid on the Union Bank. Later. Hoff-
man further stated to Inc that he had seen
a sweater hanging in one of the rooms
which. he is confident, was worn by one Of
tho men VINO robbed the institution with
which he il connected. He said that he
noticed 1t particularly at the time. as it
was Of = peculiar design and shade.
SHERIFF DIVIDES
HIS POSSE
The finding Of the money seemed only. to
whet the appetites Of the mon employed in
the search. Their exertions were redoubled.
and not an aperture in which q hand or
knife could be thrust was left unexplored.
Although the men worked without inter-
mission for nearly three hours. nothing
further was discovered, and the search was
unwillinxly abandoned.
Sheriff Brnch then divided ais posse into
two forces. One under his personal COM
mand. consisting of Hoffman, who was de-
tailed to euard the money and ak Others
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
Odds and Ends in Notions Stock
at Very Small Prices.

Black and white fancy betting. 10
yard piece, price 9Oc, for 25c per
piece.
Pearl buttons, suitable for trim
ming, worth 10c per dozen, per card
Of 2 dozen for 1Oc.
10-yard best English tape, all
widths, Sc piece.
Novelty tape measures, worth SOC
each. for 25c.
Feather-stitch braids, 12-yard
pieces, worth 20c and 25c, 15c per
piece.
Large size scissors. 25c per pair.
Whisk brooms, worth 2Oc, for 1Oc
each.
Snap and Hump Hooks and eyes,
all sizes, worth 10c a card. for sc.
Whalebone casing, colors, 9-yard
pieces. worth 12c and 15c apiece,
for &c apiece.
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icate with Pinkerton's agency at st. Louis.
Detective Schumacher was detailed to ex-
anime into the case. but the day before he
arrived Langley received visit from a
mysterious woman who. when she left the
city on a midnight train. is supposed to
have carried with her largo sum Of Ea2uey
belonging to him.
After Detective Schumacher arrived Lang
ley was arrested and searched. but his let
ters and kilograms had been destroyed, and
only small sum Of money was found on
his person. He left the city the following
day.
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lions over those Of marriage applications is
alarming. Recently fifty-four divorce cases
were taken under consideration. and for the
same length Of time only eighteen marriage
licenses were granted. Three-fourths Of the
applicants are women. who have been de-
serted or have drunken husbands, and these
ask for separation.
Charges Of infldelity are few In comparison
with the charge Of abandonment. During
the past four years divorce applications have
increased g per cent. II is claimed that
most Of the cases filed in Independence come
from Kansas City. to avoid publicity.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26

Misses Ulster, lined with heavy
tailor satin, in tan and black Ker-
sey cloth. reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50.
Misses stylish 34 coats. in blue,
tan and castor Kersey, half-fitting
backs with tailor belt-reduced
from $50 and S25 to $3.50.
Misses Eton and Blouse suits, in
red, gray and tan Homespun. vest
of white moire silk and jacket
striped with stitched taffetas bands.
reduced from $50 and $3.50 to
$3.50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
SENATOR c0cKRELL
PREPARES Statement.
souri, Troops at the Siege
Of ViCkshuRg.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington, Jan Ex-senator Cockre1 .
preparing q statement showing the position
Of the Missouri troops 1t the forty-nine
days dege at v1cksburT.
This Is for the use Of the commission ap-
pointed by the Governor of Missouri to Sc
lect q site for o monument to these men.
The Senator has devoted good deal OF
care and attention to this work, and hopes
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26

George Hlts was arrested about o'clock
yestefdsy afternoon BY Patrolmen Lange
and Tfutt as he was emerging from Joseph
Hltx's overcoat pockets were filied with
fruit. cigars and canned goods which the
police claim he had stolen while in the
store. On his person were also found a
Jimmy" and other burgiar tools. He WAS
tsJ4 Tor the chisf. -.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
GREAT FIRE AT ARMAGH, IRELAND:
DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT 100000.


the fire wasu it
etroyed tie dama
Of
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
DIVORCE SUITS ARE NEARLY
AS NUMEROUS AS MARRIAGES.
Matrimonial Market in Jackson Ceun-
~ Shows . Peculiar State
Of Affairs.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Kansas City. Mo-. Jan a6-During the
past two years 60 divorce cases have been
flied in the Circuit Court at Independence.
in this county Fully as many more have
been filed during the same period in the
Circuit Court in Kansas City.
The divorce suits filed in Independence
nearly exceed the marriage licenses. and ia
some months the excess Of divorce applica-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.


3. F. Thomas offers $50 reward for the
arrest and conviction OF the person who
poisoned his valuable English setter and
household pet.
The Reverend Campbell Morgan was ap-
plauded by the throng at Music Hall yes
terday. the first demonstration OF Its kind
ever witnessed in St. Louis
William Sacks is elected president Of tho
Young Mems Hebrew Association.
J. Kiuchi. Japanese Commissioner TO the
Worlds Fair. discusses plans for World 8
Fair exhibit
Bishop Seymour conducts services at lay
ing Of Episcopal Church corner stone IN
East st. Louis.
Large audience hears Doctor Lyman Alb
botts discourse on Elements Of Good and
Evil"
The body of Horace A. Redfield. former
member of Merchants Exchange. who died
yesterday. will be cremated tomorrow.
There will be no services.
Emil Turk confesses to being implicated
in many hold-ups and robberies.
Horace A. Redfeld, who was a believer IN
Spiritualism. died yesterday. His remains
will be cremated and there will be no re-
1igious services.
Joseph abbott, a waiter. was arrested
on a charge of stealing a. diamond ring and
Q ring identified as the one stolen was found
in his shoe.
The St Louis Post Office Clerks Mutual
Aid Association entertained 400 persons last
night.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
Two Good Rugs at Small
:. Prices.
Administer Floor Rugs.
Size Okla Feet.

-. Size 0x12 Feet.
Very superior in quality. designs
especially for library, living room.
parlor. dining and bed rooms, In
very handsome copies Of real ORR
entails and in bright floral designs,
Price $50.
Occidental Rugs,
Size 30x6O Inches.
. We know Of nothing so good for
hard service as this-extra heavy
quality. high grade, beautiful floral
designs and many exact copies Of
real Orientals-
Price 1915.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II 1t fails to cure.
e. w. Groves signature Is on each box. sc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
W0meu's Pure Linen HaudkerrAzefs,
Fine sheen, hemsiAed goo dsen regular , To-day
Children's Coats and Suits

Some great reductions The reputation
coats for girls such that describe
they left from business-a highly
desirable
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
January Sale of Silk Petticoats
Embroidery Novelties for 1908

A sumptuous collection Of matched
sets for trousseau lingerie. styles
confined to us, . widths of fnser-
ton 4 edges. all-overs to match.
Some beautiful embroidery bands
with edges to match-the extreme
ly stylish all-overs for shirt-waist
yokes and big collars and beauti-
full galloons. medaillions and mo-
tifs for decorating silk and wash
able Summer gowns ard waists.
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Bed Spreads.

beo Spreads.
In choice designs. including some
of our finest patterns.
72xS6 white crochet bed spread,
regular price 81, sale price 75c each.
S0x9O white crochet Marseilles pat
terms, reduced from $1.35 to 81.
90x9O white crochet, all new pat
terms, price $1.65, to-day $1.25.
S4x96 fringed crochet spreads,
choice patterns, price $1.75, to-day
$1.25.
95x99 fringed crochet, corners cut,
price s2.25. sale price $1.65.
S4x9O satin Marseilles, all new de-
signs, price s.. reduced to 81.
s6x94 satin Marseilles, choice pat
terms, price 81. reduced to $3.50.
Comfortables.
Comfoftables-34 bed size $1.25
silkoline comforts, sale price CSC.
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FOUR ARRESTS FOLLOW RECOVERY OF MONEY
IN CONNECTION WITH UNION BANK ROBBERY CASE.

Continued From Page One.
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Odd Pairs of Lace Curtains

Only pair of each desgnsoe slightly soiled you
curtains different patterns single pair this
is golden opportunity Nottnghams Irish Point Cuny
Renaissance, Rufed Swiss Nets reduced as follows
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
To.DAYs NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

The House Of Representatives has inaug-
urated the experiment Of holding memorial
services on Sunday.
The subject OF maximum and minimum
tariffs is discussed by the Treasury Bureau
Of Stadstics.
"reminiscences Of the closing days Of the
Missouri war Legislature. and Of George
G. Vests experiences in Joining the Con-
federate Congress at Richmond. are re-
lated by Colonel Alexander Jones of 1nde-
pendence. Mo.
President Roosevelt and Postmaster Gen.
eral Payne desire to go over the papers
filed IN the Baumhoff case before rendering
a decision. The Postmasters term expires
to-day, but a settlement of his case Is not
expected before a week.
Congress is divided on the subject Of
ratification Of the Hay-Herbert treaty pro-
viding for the settlement of the Alaskan
boundary dispute by a joint commission. 1t
IS believed by some that a concession Is
made to Great Britain which the nature CT
the controversy does not justify.
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Wmeu's Hosiery, Manufacturers Samples,
Regular Price. 50c-Z0-Day, 25ca PAIR. *
French M.se s:se' Lingerie

Drawers Strictly hand sewn, from
$1.35 to $3.50.
French muslin. hand tucked. two
rows Of hemstitchinc and hand
scalloped ruffie, for S1.35.
French long cloth with circular um-
brella fiounce, ruffle Of heavy hand
scallops with French knots, $2.25.
G0wns-from 81 to 500.
French percale. turnover collar.
cuffs and front band hand-embrOid-
cred, 81.
French long cloth. tucked back.
yoke Of fine hand tucks and briar
stitching, hand scallOped ruffies, at
1915.
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west OF PuertoC
Of
by the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
Pre-Inventory Sale of
COmfortables, Blankets and Spreads

12x7S reversible silkoline comforts,
filled with pure white. cotton, re-
duced from $1.5O to $1.1O.
72x7S reversible silkoline comforts,
filed with the best quality of white
cotton, regular price $1.75, sale
price $1.35.
Blankets.
We want to sell these ,out
right quickly.
114 gray wool blankets, unshrink-
able, reduced from $3, sale price
$3.50.
104 white wool blankets. assorted
borders, reduced from $4 to s..
104 white wool blankets, blue and
pink borders, marked IS. sale price
$3.50.
ia white wool blankets, assorted
borders, reduced from $3.50 to $4.75.
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Coats-GoWns-Silk Waists
Silk Waists Below Cost

$40 and $3.50 Waists at S..
White, pink and blue, embroidered
in black, tailored tucks. 2 or 3 all
over tucked, with Irish laces-sev-
eral 80 sizes in fine Peau de Cygne
trimmed In Irish laces and French
knots, reds. one or two greens and
about half q dozen grays.
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Extremely good. black and white
stripes, about five small siZes-soma
very pretty gray, blue and pink
waists, beautifully tucked. but
quite soiled-one collection. DO two
alike, all small sizes, evening shades
the reduced price would not buy
the silk.
Warren sheaf., 1903-07-23
!! lullb6 I Il ! { / 81.

1.-THE Bridge, with the Town Board of
Exec and find as fol lows;
1st. It will take a bridge about
Egg feet long with approaches on
leach side.
End. The Town Board Of Excel
prop posed to build the approaches to
bridge and secure the road right 81
way if the County would put in the
bridge.
Bro. The commit ttee IS Of the
opinion that q bridge at that point
would accomod date a good many peo-
pie and would recommend that the
County get plans and specifications
drawn for an 80 foot pile bridge,
and md advertise for bids for building
the same, and if bridge can be
built for. 5000. 90 or less to proceed
and have bridge constructed ass
Isoon as possible.
On motion resolved, that w
tSmiley, City Engineer Of Thief
River Falls, Mimi, be employed to
make plans and specifc cations for an
I8o foot pile bridge to be built on
Thief River on the section line be-
tween sections ~ and 81 in the
Township OF Excel, said bridge not
to cost to exceed $500 90 That