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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
Seventeen Lives Lost in Wreck of
the Steamer Olive, Near
Norfolk, Va.
SURVIVORS NEARLY FROZEN.
Stand for Hours Waist Deep in
Water That Partly Fills Pilot
House, the Only Part of
Vessel Not Submerged.

Norfolk. Va, Feb. IA tornado struck
the passenger steamer Olive. which plies
between Franklin, Va, and Edenton. Of
North Carolina. at $50 o'clock last night
and sent her to the bottom of the Chowan
River, off Woodley's pier, between Mount
Pleasant and divers wharf.
Seventeen persons were drowned, and
others who were rescued are in a serious
condition.
The storm when it struck the Oliver
caused her to go over on her beams. and,
when she righted 1t was only to sink on
account of the water she had taken.
A majority of the passengers and crew
were below at the time. ana had no OPP
portunity to escape to the pilot-house of
the vessel.
This point was the only portion left above
water, and in it. standing waist deep from
the time Of the accident until 6 o'clock in
the morning, Captain George F. Witty and
five others were saved.
No complete list of the dead has been OBJ
tanned, but it is known that the following
persisted:
CHARLES LAssITER. hardware salesman.
MRS. BENNETT. Franklin. Va. and her
young child.
An aged white woman. unidentified.
EASTER WILLIAMS, deckhand.
ABRAHAM COOPER. fireman.
- PARKER fireman.
Six negro members of the crew.
Three unidentified passengers. one white.
Those saved were:
CAPTAIN Witty. Engineer Confoy. Purser Bell.
the negro stewardess and two white passengers.
At 6 O'Clock this morning. the river
steamer Petit hove in sight and rescued the
almost frozen survivors.
The Olive was a small. single screw yes
sci. owned by J. A. Prelow of Franklin. Va,
and has been plying between North Carolina
and Virginia for several years. She left
Franklin last evening for Edenton and had
almost arrived at her destination when the
tornado struck her.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18


Captain Fischer was present at Volmer-
anstead when the armistice was signed and
protested against it. but was poweriess to
prevent 1t.
Lord Kitchener. Generals Ian and Bruce
Hamilton and Generals Randall and French
of the British forces We're present at the
signing. on May IA. 1902.
JOINS DUTCH COLONY.
Captain Fischer declares that only for
pay did the people of the Transvaal surren-
der. The sum Of SIS, 600. 600 was given to re-
stock farms and rebuild homes, besides the
promise of free taxes for a period of fifty
years. This transaction, he claims. is a
mere baSatelle when compared to the
wealth the Dutch Africans would have had
If allowed to develop the resources of their
country, which he says contains wealth be-
yond the dreams of avarice.
captain Fischer goes to a Dutch colony at
Pella to recover from his wounds and to
be near some of his own people.
He speaks English fuently. having spent
three years In EngGGd when quite young.
He was shot once through the left lung,
three times through the right wrist and
once in the right foot.
He suffers greatly from the cold. The
first overcoat he ever wore was bought at
New Orleans a week ago. In the Orange
Free State they never wear overcoats.
He has not a very high regard for the
British soldiers fighting ability, ard says
odds were twenty TO one in favor of the
English the Beers defeated them decisively.
= He was greatly impressed with the high
buildings. in st. Louis. which We're the big
gest he had ever ssen. he having come to
the United States via New Orleans.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
TWO FAMILIES HAVE NARROW
ESCAPES FROM INCINERATI0N.
Early Morning Fire Turns Out Into
the Cold Occupants of Houses in
Spencer Place.

Families of Henry Teck of No. GAS Spen-
Ger place, and Harry Voden. living next
door. had narrow escapes from incineration
at l o'clock yesterday morning.
The occupants awoke to find their houses
on fire. and were forced to brave the cold
weather, scantily attired. to seek refuge in
the houses of neighbors.
The fire started in Voden's house. When
he awoke the upper part of the building
was a mass of flames. He aroused his wife
and daughter. and they had just left the
house when the roof fell in. The house was
with all the furniture. Teck sue
ceeded I'm saving part of his furniture.
Marion Fuqua of No. GAL Suburban ave-
nue. organized a volunteer fire company.
and by their efforts the spread of the fire
was checked. They fought the flames with
buckets and garden hose. The Fire Depart
ment was summoned. but owing to the
condition of the streets could. not proceed
beyond Hodiamont avenue.
-Teck's loss is estimated at 1000 while
Ncden places his damage at s., 500.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18

the warning symptoms of disease, he is
carelessly inviting calamity.
Ur. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. It
enables the perfect digestion and assimi-
lation of food, which makes strength.
It stimulates the liver, cures b~iliousness,
ag6sremoves bilious impurities from the
blood.
sI-had been troubled with a pain in lower
part q my stomach for three years, % severe 1
thought 1t would kill me in time whites Mr.
Asspn Van Dam, Of (K~ensingtonl ss4s roth St,
2 big weight hanging on me and got 40 had that
had to take medicine. used Stomach Bitters
for g time, but il did no good 50 1 wrote to DR.
4. n Piercefor advice, which he gave me i'm.
meqthfeiy: I followed his directions: used two
boyues Of his medicine and was cured. had a
TORPID liver which was troubling me instead al
srarrps las ! thought. so DR. Pierce told me.
Z hive pleasure in living now; have esined In
weight IS pounds since then.D
d.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation. They do not beget the pill
habit
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
REYNOLDS ELECTED PRESIDENT
Collinsville Man Chosen for Head
of Illinois Mine Workers.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. i'll. Feb. 1.-THE State Conven-
uon oil the Illinois Mine Workers to-day
heard the result of the baIloting for State
ofhcers. The following are the officers
chosen:
President. T. J. Reynolds, Collinsville; vice
PRESIDENT. Edward Cahill. Virden; secretary
treasuref, William D.. Ryan. Springneld;
national board member Thomas Burkett,
sprlngneld: State board members-First Dis
trict, Eenoamin King, Streator; Second Dis
trict, James Beattie. Spring Valley; Third
District. J: J. Wilson. Wesley City: Fourth
District, William Topham. Westviiie; Fifth
District. Peter MccaII' Glen earbon si snd
seventh District. W. r. Morris. DuOuoin;
aeditors-Albert Nutzlung, Glen Carbon;
Evan owens. Belleville. ard Thomas r..
Morris. Springfield.
Ihe only feature In the days routine was
the report Of Sscretary-Treasurer Ryan
wnicn showed that on January 81, there was
on nand *l5.G82, after 500 goo had been sent
coal fields. "i
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
OPPOSITION TO NELSON BILL.
Law enforcement League Sends
Committee to Jefferson CITY.

Senator Nelson's perpetual dramshop
license bill. which has been passed by the
Senate, will be strenuously opposed by the
Law Enforcement League of st. Louis.
Father Coffey, George y. Williams and
John II. Shepley, representing the league.
Will go to Jefferson City this morning and
appear before the Committee on Criminal
Jurisprudence of the House to protest
against the passage of the bill. The Knights
of Father Mathew VIII be represented at The
conference by Attorney William y. O'Brien.
The bill" said Father Coffey last night,
was railroaded through the Senate without
the knowledge of the respectable citizens of
the community.
1T was only by accident hat l learned
that the bill had been passed. ! at once
brought the matter before the league, with
the result that the committee was appoined
to go TO jefferson city"
The on Criminal Jurisprudence
is composed of the following Representa-
tives: w. p. Carr, Michael Casey, Newlin
Corkiing, Peter Huck. William q. Lee. VIII
liam II. Locker, John w. Terrill. A. l..
Gardner, ]. w. Hensley, l.. V. Mcpherson
and Carl Norvell. .
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
M0ToRMAN THROWN IN SNOW.
Wfecking Car Struck Short Curve
and Was Derailed.

A wrecking car on the Transit line to
Clayton Was wrecked yesterday morning on
The .Skinker Road curve south of the Ad-
ministration building. The motorman was
thrown from the platform. He fell in the
snow and escaped injury.
The car was on its way to Clayton with
a wrecking crew to replace a derailed car
at Clayton. 1t is said the motorman, in
not notice the approach to the curve in,
time to slow up. The car was running at
reached. The crew put the car on the traek
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
KELLERsTRAss WHISKY OFFER.


The Kellerstrass Distilling Company of
Kansas City offers four full quarts of the
best whisky made for $3.I5. The whisky
VIII be sent to any part of the United
states with express charges prepaid. For
mat reason the Kellerstrass whisky is well
known in all places. whether they are large
cities or far-away country villages.
Inc excellence and cheapness of the Kel-
lerstrass whisky is made possible because
no middlemen are employed by the COM
pany. Most of the sale is through the mail
orders and the consumer buys direct from
the manufacturer. The company does not
sell to dealers.
1t is claimed that this is the only way
IN which goods can be delivered to the Gus
TONER In the pure condition which 1t leaves
the distillery.
The manufacturer of Kellerstrass whisky
offer to refund money paid for their goods
II found unsatisfactory. Although Its
regular consumers in the United States
and Canada amount to 49,. 900. not one of
them has ever made a single complaint.
kellerstrass is considered the largest
whisky house in the world. Its express
bil amounts to $4,000 yearly. The Keller
strass whisky is double copper distilled
and is claimed to be absolutely pure.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
ACTIVE COTTON SPECULATION.
Market Showed Positive Evidences
of Manipulation.
REPUBLIC

ftEF blu SfECIAI
New York. Feb. T.-Speculation in cotton
to-day. while restricted as a result of wire
trouble. was active and the market was
rapidly advanced. chiefly. 1t was said, as
a result of the continued purchases by the
New England bull syndicate.
The market opened firm at an advance
of 3Gl0 points. and. following the call, eX-
hibited still further strength under the I'M
favorable weather news and surprisingly
strong Liverpool cables.
At the best prices. considerable lines of
short cotton were put out, under which
pressure the market weakened partially.
The market continued to work upward in
the early afternoon. May reaching 9.e3 and
July $50. Covering and Wall street buy
ing were the features. although July ap-
peared to be receiving some bull support.
The whole market betrayed the presence
of manipulation. and the general trade
showed intimidation in view of the numer-
Gus surprises from Liverpool as worked
from this side.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
NOTARY PUBLIC.
CITY IrEMA.

WHAT could be a higher commentator
for a store and its employees than the fact
thft In the CRAWFORD STORE you may
ffTd men who went into it as cash boys.
VINO ave been married in 1t. reared large
families and have been continuously on
the pay roll from twenty to thirty-six
years? Tit number would have been much
greater were IL not to be found on the
margin of the time book the word. Dead
As TO the female employees. our sense of
gallantry forbids us saying how long many
Of them have worked faithfully and well in
THIS. St Louis's Greatest Industrial Institu-
ton; there would have heen many more
than there are We're 1t not to be found on
the margin of the time book the one word.
Married"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
WATCH AND BROOCH RETURNED
Phillips Dismissed Replevin Suit
Against Mrs. Holland.

Z. Frank Phillips dismissed his shit YES
terday in Justice Spaulding's court against
Mrs. Laura Holland to recover presents
claimed to have been given while counting
her.
AIRS. Holland was present with her
lawyer, ready to defend the suit. The a.
tieles sued for comprised "A lady's gold
watch with a diamond setting, a brooch with
pearls and diamond In the center, and sew
era! articles of lady's wearing apparel.
Mrs. Holland. IL was stated, agreed when
the suit was flied to return the watch and
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
Royal Fraternal Union.

4 The annual meeting. Of the Royal Fraternal
Missouri Trust building. The Officers. u re epoets
showed the orgapization to be in good condi-
the election Of officers for the ensuing biennial
Term, which resulted as follows: Supreme preri-
cent r II. Pfckren: supreme vice president. e.
>. FULLER; supreme secretary, G.-F. HatheId: SUI
preme treasursr +: L DLdine; supreme trus-
P tsss; r. d. fiekreli, c, F. Hatfield and E. S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
and proceeded to Clayton. Traffic was de-
layed two hours.
BRIDEGR00M'S FATHER ANGRY.
Too Young to Secure License Here,
Couple ElOpe to st. Charles.

Because they were too young TO secure a
marriage license in st. Louis, Albert Jack
son, IS years old of No. 1851 North Letting
well and Miss Maud Folsom. II years old Of
$50: Dickson street. eloped to st. Charles.
where they were married.
Returning to st. Louis each went to their
respective homes and their parents knew
nothing of the marriage until last night.
Louis Jackson. father of the young man
threatened to prosecute the St. Charles
youthful couple.
While he did not object to the young lady
as a daughter-in-law. he thought the couple
should have waited a few years before mar
rage. Young Jackson is employed at the
Peters Shoe Company's factory.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
GIRL PROBABLY WAS MURDERED
Indian Maiden Found Dead in
Field Near Eufaula.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Eufaula. !. T., Feb. E.-Eliza Thomas, a
FOUND dead In a field in the southern part
OF town to-day. Marks were found upon
dered. nav 'eeh Ahui
INC girl lived with her father, three miles
southwest of Eufaula. She was in town
young Indian bucks enticed her to the scene
OF the murder. No one has been arrested in
connection with the case.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
Birthmonth Rings for February.

Set with amethyst, meaning Content
ment.'' $3.50 to SIS, and with amethyst and
diamonds, 800 to $500.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S.
BROADWAY AND LOCUST.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
VOTES FOR THE BOND ISSUE.
Jefferson City Will Erect New
School Buildings.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

BIC PEC1A
Jefferson City. Mo-. Feb. IZ.-Jenerson
City to-day voted to issue $4,000 worth of
school bonds for the erection Of several
rev school buildings. About two-thirds
resulted In 1.162 votes for the proposition to
The buildings will be erected this spring
and consist of a central school building.
three ward schools and a negro school.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18

carelessness
which made
the accident
possible.
There r a
great many
lives sud-
denly terrni-
mated as a
result of
carelessness,
although the
medical GER
thcate may
read vheart
failure"
When a man
takes
chanceswith
|. his stomach
odd ---T-k-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
*2O.OOLMnrdI Grns-N2O.OO.

trail will run through sleeping cars Feb
ruary lI-22 to New Orleans on its fast
nisht train, the New Orleans Limited. as
Orleans. Special.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
Properly Fitted GIa,se.

Are assured the wearer by consulting DR..
Bond or DIR. Montgomery. our expert opti-
ciens. Steel frames, 81 and up; gold, s. and
up. Eyes tested free.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
ACCIDENTAL?

the jury returned a verdict of acci-
dental death on the man who fell from
2 window ledge on which he had fallen
asleep. But the death was really due to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
Wedding Invitntion.. Calling Card.

And engraved stationery for every re-
quirement of society elegantly and prompt
ly executed at very reasonable prices.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S.
Broadway and Locust.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
WILL URGE PASSAGE OF BILL.
Local Doctors Favor Establish
ment of Home for COnsumptives.

A committee of St. Louis physicians will
depart for Jefferson City this morning to
appear before a committee of the Legisla-
ture relative to the passage of the bill pro-
viding for the establishment of q State in
s%titution for persons afflicted with turber-
cuiosis. They will be given a hearing this
evening. The bill was introduced in the
Legislature by Representative January.
Similar institutions now exist in the States
of Massachusetts. Connecticut. New York.
Minnesota and New Jersey.
Physicians who will appear before the
committee are: Doctors George Homan. F.
J. Lutz. r. NJ. Funkhouser. William Porter.
B. B. II. Gradwohi. l.. H. Behrens and F.
Reder.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
ARID LAND OFFICIALS ACCUSED.
Montana Legislator Says $4,000
Has Been MisapprOpriated.

Helena. Mont. Feb. ~1T.-Chairman Ev-
erett. of the House Committee on Irrigation
and Water Rights. to which was referred
State Aid Lard Commission, to-day an
nounced. in the House. that the inquiry had
developed evidence of a shortage and that
Sco.CG0 received by certain member of the
commission had rot been applied as the law
directs.
The charge was made that the money had
been appropriated. On motion of Mr..
Everett the COMMITTEES received $500 to en-
ploy counsel and a stenographer with which
to further prosecute investigation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18
JcwcIer. Banquet ro-xisht.

Inc nineteenth annual banquet Of the Retail
Jeweusrs association win take place tonight at
tne mercantile Club, beginning at 1850 O'Clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18

BERLIN-Professor Mommsen. the his
torian, was knocked down by a cab and
sustained a slight injury on the back of
the head.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18

f. Jaccard Jewelry Co.'S Ofice at
& Jaccard's. Broadway and Locust.
Write for catalogue, 1000 engrdrings. Nailed (r.s.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-18

Don't Treat Scrip" Lightly.
Its after-effects are serious, unless thor
oughly dispelled by Orangeine powders.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-17
Anniversary
Notes and
Announce
lllentS.

This store is put
ting on the airs of
a thriving little
city. What's
going on within it's
borders makes
interesting reading.
THE THIRD
FLOOR is now in
complete shape to
serve you with a..
Rugs, Draperies,
Lace Curtains and
Upholstery materi-
ais. Under. the
guidance Of Mr..
MCSnerry, ably
assisted by Mr..
Nicholas. the
stocks and the
service are both
equal to the fore
most in the
city.
THE BRIGHT
BASEMENT is the
most inviting down
stairs store in
Minneapolis.
THE HOUSE,
FURNISHING
department is
WltnoUt a peer In
the Northwest.
THE DRY GOODS
section reflects the
good qualities Of
the whole estab-
lishment and un-
usual bargains find
their way there.
THE MILLINERY
part sells hats at
$5 and under,
copies Of the latest
styles of the high
est grade, and
through its con-
nection with the
millinery store on
the second floor
gives values that
cannot be matched
in town.
THE ORSERVA-
TION BALCONY
affords a conven-
lent place for rest
4 ing, meeting
friends and a view
Of the first floor.
81 Rev
1t Is our intention to h;
ments absolutely cor
gladly pay 81 to the fir
4 ports in person to on
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-17
Tasteful Dress 7I.jn1x,1il1
a GRAND STOCK OF
Rugs

Will you give us half an hour to
show you a lire of rugs that will
make you glad that you came? The
stocks are newly chosen and every
rug is gem of its kind. All kinds
are here. The department is freshly
complete, SO your choosing will be
from newest designs only. There
are all sizes: Extra large, medium
and small carpet sizes, small rugs,
hall and stair runners = all, both
domestic and oriental. To show
you the resources of this rug store,
these unusual reductions are made
for Wednesday = twenty-five rug
bargains Of the rarest kind:
Reg. Val Wed.
Hamidan, 3-ox3.S, $40, $6.67,
Bokhara, 3-6x2-6, $3.50, $11.67, r
Mossoul, 4-1Ox3-7, 500, 1888,
Herman, 3-8x3-4, $27, $1,000. ).
Hamidan, 3-4x3.8, $40, $6.67.
Beloochistan, 4-3x3-O, $19, S12,67.
Carabagh, 4-Ox2-11, $12, $500.
Mossoul, 5-7xs.4, s1s, 5000.
Kazak, 5-l0x4-0, $50, $4,000.
Daghestan, 5-Ox3-4, $25, $16.67.
Shirvan, 5-4x3-9, 1925, $16.67.
Shirvan, 5-5X3-5, $25, $t6.67.
Beloochistan, 4-7x3, $3.50, $13.
Beloochistan, 6-2x4-1, $50, $50.
Guenje, 5-4x3-1O, $21, STA.
Carabagh, 4-0x3-2, $12, So.
Daghestan,4 A. 1Ox4 o, 1926, s. 1867.
Mossoul, 12-4x2-10, $43.5O, $29.
KAYAK, 9-7x4-,4, $42,5O, $28.33.
Daghestan, 5-2x3-9, $18, $12.
Beioochistan, 5-6x4-5, 1927. $18.
Shirvan, 5-3x3-9, $21, $f4.
Shirvan, 6-6x3-6, $50. $50.
Shiraz, 5-Ox3-0. 1886, $24.
Kazak, 5.3x3-8, S27, $18.
kE Third Floor.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-03-17
Anniversary
Notes and
Announce
l1entS.

MenLS.
/ THE MUSIC de- !
partment sells the
best sheet music of
the popular
kind, selections 4
from the latest 4
operas and the
compositions of the
great masters.
THE OPTICAL
4 DEPARTMENT on
the Balcony is new
here, but it's head,
Gertrude Stanton,
is an expert in her I
line. Mrs. Stanton 4
has a reputation
acquired by years 4
Of experience
throughout the h
state. She makes 4
a Specialty of
glasses for women, 1
and children and is !
! the only .practicing 4
lady optician in the /
/ state.
MOMENTS AND /
| CHiLDREN'S
SHOES-The an i
nouncement tn a t i
"Sorosis'' shoes for (
women and chit
dren are here is /
sufficient. /
But we also have |
a line Of good shoes. |
for children that is
not surpassed in
the city at the
/ prices-25c to SO.
| COOKING COL
ILEeE will open !!
April 20. It will
be under the super
I vision of one of the
most competent in
structors in the
country. The
service will be free
to you. There will !
be farther an
y nOuncements later.
THE ORIENTAL
ROOM on the third
floor helps you to
choose rugs as You
see them in the
subdued light of
the home.
MCCALL PAT
TERMS have been
adopted by this
store because they
most easily under
conomical as to ma
st but 10c and 15c.
wn on the Second
JES," as we call our
stified name. as YOU
;sed through those
paths will acknowl-