The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-28

size of the squads Of Deputy Sheriffs bu
not their efficiency. The men who are 4
the field to-day are looking for the fugi
tives and in the final clash will demonstrat
| why they are there.
| It has ceased to be a mere pastime an
Rudolph as we'll as Lewis is now granite
| the respect due his ready and accurate us
| of q rife. The hunters and hunted are o.
| a more equal basis and the former are no
| taking foolish chances.
| SUSPECTS PRACTICE TO
| IMPROVE MARKMANSHIP.
In the heart of a wild bit of country
about mile from the Rudolph house, +
adequate evidence OF the complete prepara
tions made by Rudolph and Lewis for thei,
venture. Isolated from other habitation.
and so great distance from q Travelled
road that the constant reports Of firearms
would cause no comment, Is a monument tc
the foresight Of the fugitiyes.
stripped of its bark by many hundreds OF
ieaden bullets is tree that bears excelten,
testimony to the accuracy with which Ru-
dolph and Lewis can impel a bullet from
their r1nes About the ground are scat.
tered many piles of brass shells of a cali
Der corresponding to that of the weapons
used at the robbery Of the bank and the
killing Of Schumacher.
NO search could be more thorough than
that Of the Deputy sheriffs, who are diu-
senuy trying to uncover the vanished gold
ana securities. formerly the property of
the Bank Of Union.
otners, perhaps with farming instincts
were Drawn toward the soil, and there is
scarcely square foot within a radius of
1oo yards Of the Rudolph house that has
not been dug up at least twice It was
strange the utter lack of confidence dis
played In the treasure-hunting methods of
the others by each deputy. 1t did not make
any difference how many men had searched
room, some one was sure to believe that
1t remained for him to make the discovery.
HOUSE LOOKS LIKE
CYCLONE VISITED IT.
The easiest way to understand the ap-
pearance Of the Rudolph house. after three
hours OF conscientious work, would be to
co'tc.o .p-the cI.et OF fl, S-ovn cv-
clone If allowed full swing for a few min
utes.
Beds were torn to pieces, mattresses were
ripped their lergth. and the contents of the
ticks spread upon the floor. Every picture
In the house was taken from its frame and
the lining ripped out Of every article of
The location Of the Rudolph house ITS the
description Of the headquarters Of coun-
terfeiters bandits or other bands Of law
breakers. drawn by the untrammeled pen OF |
fction writer's Its isolation Is complete and |
the only road that passes within a mile Of |
The house Is merely an indistinct wagon
trail. that is gradually absorbed by the |
'orest after leaving the Rudolph house,
1t is seven miles by road from st. Clair
Ind four miles and half from Stanton.
from the latter place the road follows the
frisco track for little more than q mile
md then plunges into the hills.
As the Union road is approached the
country becomes wild and deserted. The
,round In that vicinity Is of no use for
agricultural purposes, and the only indus
~ was mining. which has been discon-
inued.
Before reaching the Rudolph house the
bad takes a sudden dip Just before reach
1g sharp turn that cuts on all view Of
he road ahead. forming a natural watch
over for those not on good terms with the
Iw.
Beyond this turn Is a steep hill. II II
plain view Of the house and the unwel-
ome visitor is rather at a disadvantage.
he view from the house is magnificent. It
located on the highest peak in the neigh
orhood and commands a view Of nine val
US, lying in all directions
OUSE IS A vERITABLE
Far to the southwest, almost at the limit
vision. the road leading to the house can
plainly seen. Whoever arranged II If ar. II