The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-01-26
GENERAL DOMESTIC.

: Aid Association entertained 400 persons last
night.
GENERAL DOMESTIC.
Three members of the Rudolph family
and George Harmes. a neighbor. are ar
rested in connection with the Union Bank
robbery, after the recovery Of $3.50 in q
>. sack, which was concealed in a well in the
rear of the house William Rudolph and
Fred Lewis the suspects. who are charged
with the murder Of Detective Schumacher.
are still at large, despite the efforts 81
several determined posses.
Legislators at the Missouri capital are
much agitated over the contract labor in
vestigation which is to begin this week.
At present the Penitentiary is self-sustain-
ing through the system of employing the
convicts but this system has been attacked
by union labor advocates. who declare it is
prejudicial to the interests Of labor. Each
side Of the controversy is advocated. and a
warm fight is In prospect.
For this season only few candidates
have announced themselves for State Of
fees. Gossip 10 rife about Jefferson City
among the lawmakers as to who will be the
next Governor. Lieutenant Governor Lee Is
said to be the only candidate who has an
nounced himself. though there are several
others who are mentioned in connection
with the race.
Ex-senator wolcott announces his with
drawal from the senatorial race in Colo
Yado. In signed statement, he charges the
ant-Wolcott element with treackery.
A Connecticut automobile party ate five
course dinner on the installmeEt plan, each
course at a different home. and the JOUR-
eyS from house to house being made By
automobiles.
The management of the Dallas O,era-
house refused to open the doSrs of the
theater for the Reverend Sam Jones to fill
his engagement to deliver a prohibition
speech. He addressed a crowd in the
streets. and threatened to returp to the
city and make a prohibition fight.
The late Lawrence Bash of Boone County
whose funeral took place Saturday, was
indirectly responsible for the building of
the Pacific cable. as he loaned to John W.
Mackay the money on which the latter
founded his immense fortune.
The public still shuns the Wall street
market displaying a lack of confidence,
more in its unwillingness to buy than In
a desire to sell Ciiques. bankers and pools
therefore. are loaded down With unstable
wares. which the real buyers will not have
at anything like present prices
The Republican lawmakers at Jefferson
City are making the claim that they will
not be ruled by the lobby, but Democrats are
demanding the proof which. they claim.
present Indications do not foretell. ..
Mrs. Harriet Cummings OF Evansville was
thrown into mysteries when she awoke and
beheld burglar bending over her bed. She
Is now said to be in dying condition. The
physicians who are attending her have lit
tie hopes Of her recovery.
The Arkansas State Y. NJ. C. A. Conven-
tion. which has been in session at Pine
-. closed very successful meeting yes
te..-j.
Tne pastors of Charleston, Ill, have
stirred I'M n red Prohihifyor, dUht and
they promise to close every saloon in town.
The question will be one Of the main is
sues at the spring election.
Austin Rice and Eddie Toy will box twen-
ty rounds tonight before the Olympic Club.
Thirty St Louis bowlers will compete In
the National Tournament at Indianapolis.
FOREIGN
First Vice President Valesco Of Bolivia
was Sanished for political reasons.
An italian doctor announces the discovery
or a serum to combat pneumonia.
SPORTING.
The Kerns won from the C.. B. C. asso.
ciation team and the Diels tied the Sports
men yesterday.
Los Angeles race meeting has not
chance to win.
The Mckinley. carnaton League sets
January . for observance Of the Presi-
dents birthday.
The California Oaks will be the stake
feature Of the week at Oakland. Such good
Niles as Sylvia Talbot, Gravins- Gaviota.
. Ballroom Belle. Dotterrell and Dainty are
entered.
Hermis and Gold Hers hold the position
OF honor in the List Of weights and entries
for the Brighton Beach Handicap. They
win carry 127 pounds each. =
Efforts are being made to bring to st.