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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
CHILDREN OF THE SEA.
Hardly and CIeanIy Youngsters Sent Out by England to Grow Up
 Under Her Flag.

< Children of the sea are a curious and like wise little old men. They have never known the irresponsible days of childhood. Reared up among a com pany of rough men, the scrapings of all the ports of the world, 1t is little wonder that these captains in embryo have nothing childish in their manners or morals. Yet despite the lack of soft ening home influences" these young sters are for the most part cleanly in their minds and habits, and not given to the viler terms of profanity, says a writer in the New York Evening Post. For one thing, they aren't allowed to. swearing being a prerogative of the mates The children that the English send out to grow up under their flag on all the seas of the world have amazed the lesser and weaker nations since the beginning of history. Casual observations covering some years have failed to find one who did not measure up to high standard of efficiency.
 When they are 20, unless they are fools, they will have mates berths. and by the time they are 25 may hope for masters tickets on some dirty little tramp in the Baltic trade, perhaps, that will cause their hearts to burst almost with pride when they first go aboard and contemplate her with a shippers severe eye. Meanwhile they polish brasswork. scrare capstan bars, and fetch and carry for their betters, the better to cultivate the seeds of courage, hardness and self-rehance implanted in their sturdy little breasts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
Copyright, 1poa. by Emsrson Tough,
 CHAPTER XXXv.
Al DAY OF MIRACLES.

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 The regent of France kept his promise to Law, and the latter in turn fulfilled his prophecy to the regent. The Banque Generale de Las ct Com pagnie was seized upon by the public. debtor and creditor alike, as the one new thing, and hence as the only sal yation. As ever, it pleased Paris to be mystified. Tn some way the rumor spread about that Monsieur Las was philosophique; that the Banque Gen era1e was founded upon philosophy" It was catch-word sufficient for the time.
 t.Vive Jean Las, le philosophe-Mon- sieur Las, he who has saved France!" So rang the cry of the shallow-witted people of an age splendid even in it's contradictions. And meantime the new bank, crudely experimental as it was, fiourished as though its master spirit had indeed in his possession the philosophers stone, turning all things to gold.
 One day, shortly after the beginning of that brilliant spectacular series of events destined so soon to make Paris the Mecca of the world, there sat at table, in little, obscure cabaret of the gay city, a group of persons who seemed to have chosen that spot for purposes of privacy. Yet privacy was difficult where all the curious passers- hy stared in amaze at the great coach near the door, half filling the narrow and unclean street-a vehicle bearing the arms of no less a person than that august and interruptions representa- tive of the French nobility, the Prince de Cont. No less a person than the prince himself, thin-faced, aquiline and naughty, sat at this table, looking about him like any common criminal to note whether his speech might be overheard Next to him sat hook nosed Jew from Austria, Fraslin by name, of many of his kind gathered so quickly within the last few weeks in Paris, even as the scent of carrion .fetches ravens to the feast. Another of the party was man of middle age. of handsome, calm, patrician features and an unruffied mien-that De Ia Chaise, nephew of the confessor or Louis the Grand, who was later to rep resent the young king in the provinces of Louisiana.
 Near by the latter, and indeed the central figure of this gathering, was one less distinguished than either. oi the above, evidently neither of church
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
Forest of Camphor Trees.

A primeval forest containing 120, 1000 campher trees. measuring from seven feet to IS feet in circumference, has re- gently been discovered in Formosa. It is estimated that the yield of camphor gum from these trees will amount to 1S.- 100000 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
TO RENT.

Very nice, pleasant furnishe1 rooms on 50 Linden St, witt bath. Inquire 28O-282, Nortl Main street.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
A Messnxe.

twill the fine gentleman let me tell his fortune?" asked the gypsy girl.
 Sure" replied Harduppe. Tell 1t to hurry along I've been waiting for 1t all my life. Philadelphia Ledger.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23
If a Girl Kissed You.

Tom-If 8 girl whom you liked kissed you, would you kiss her back! Tim-Of course.
 Tom-Well, wouldn't; should kiss her face.-Woman's Home Companion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23

bling. He licked out, his tongue to moisten his lips.
 There is so much," resumed Var enne, "that 'tis hard to tell it all. But you must know that this Banque Royale will be still more powerful than the old one. There will be incorporated with it, not only the Company of the West, but also the General Company of the Indies, as you know, the most considerable mercantile enterprise of France. Now listen! Within the first year the Banque Royale will issue one thousand million livres in notes. This embodiment of the Compagnie Generale of the Indies will warrant, as I know by the secret plans of the bank, the issue of notes amounting to two billion livres. Therefore, as Monsieur de la Chaise signifies, he who is lucky enough to-day to own few actions of~ the Banque Royale, or even the old actions of Monsieur Las bank, which will be redeemed by it's suc- cessor, is in way to gain greater sums than were ever seen on the face of any investment from the beginning of the world until to-day! Now, as was about to ask of you, Monsieur Fras- lin"
 The speaker turned in his chair to where Fraslin had been but a moment before. The chair was empty.
 "Our friend stepped to the door but on the instant," said De la Chaise. "He is perhaps"
 "That he has," cried Varenne. He is the first of us to profit! Monsieur le Prince, in virtue of what have said to you, If you could favor mo with an advance of few hundred louis, could assure my family of independence. Monsieur le Prince! Monsieur le Prince"
 Monsieur le Prince, however, was not so far behind the Austrian! Var enne followed him, tugging at his coat, but Conti shook him off, sprang into his carriage and was away.
 To the Place Vendome!" he cried to his coachman. "and hastept"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-23

De la Chaise, aristocratic, handsome and thick-witted, remained alone at the table, wondering what was the cause of this sudden commotion. Var enne reappeared at the door wringing his hands.
 What is it, my friend?" asked De Ia Chaise. "Why all this haste? Why this confusion?"
 s'Nothing!" exclaimed Varenne, bit terly, except that every minute of this day is worth a million francs. Man, do you know wand in his frenzy he caught De la Chaise by the collar and half shook him out of his usual calm-"man, can you not see that Jean Las has brought revolution into Paris? Oh! This Las, this devil of Las! dred, ten-give me but ten louis, and will make you rich! A day of miracles is here!" CHAPTER xXXVI. THE GREATEST NEED.
 There sprang now with incredible swiftness upward and outward an Aladdin edifice of illusion. It was as though indeed this genius who had waved his wand and bidden this fairy palace of chimera to arise had used for his material the intangible, rides cent film of bubbles, light as air. Wider and wider spread the balloon of phantasm. Higher and higher it float ed, on it fixed the eyes of France. And l France laughed, and asked that yet other bubbles should be blown. All France was mad, and to it's mad 1 ness there was joined that of all | Europe. The population of Paris doubled. The prices of labor and com modities trebled in a day. There was now none willing to be called artisan.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
POLITICAL SITUATION
is VERY UNSETTLED.
Governor Herrick. Congressman Dick
and Judge Taft Mentioned rs
Hanna's Successor.

Columbus. O.. Feb 1s-The General As
sembly met to day and adjourned until
next Monday out of respect to Senator
Hanna At that time the two houses will
be formally notified by Governor Herrick of
the death of the Senator. and two weeks
later, on March IA. ballot will be taken
for a successor in the United States SEN
ate.
The political situation is very unsettled
at the present time. and who the Repub-
licans will agree upon is beyond conjec-
ture.
Governor Herrick Is spoken of, but po-
litical alliances make it impossible for
him to accept the honor: Congressman
Charles Dick chairman of the Republican
State Executive Committee. is also men,
toned as a candidate. Judge Taft. who
recently returned from the Philippines to
become Secretary of War, Is considered
by many as being in the race, and other
names are mentioned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
THROWN TO HIS DEATH.
Former st. Louis Resident Killed
in Runaway Accident.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. Ill. Feb. 16-John Will
iiams Hohlt. a wealthy farmer. whose
residence was in St Louis. was instantly
killed yesterday afternoon on the high
way near his country home at Addieville
in this Washington county.
Mr.. Hohit had been engaged In hauling
wheat from his farm to the Addieville
mill. and was on his return trip. About
four miles from Addieviile he stopped his
team, and, stepped on the doubletree TO
arrange some of the harness. He was
driving spirited team and they became
frightened at this somewhat unusual pro-
oe edure of adjusting the harness.
They lunged forward and Mr.. Hohlt was
thrown with great force into the ditch
near the roadside The force of the i'm
pact with the hard ground broke his neck
and caused almost instant DEATH. The
accident was witnessed by several per-
sons, who were driving on the highway at
the time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
Kansas Prisoner, After. Some
Hesitation, Replies to Sher-
iff Bruch's Greeting.
IDENTIFICATION is FINAL.
Franklin County Officer Desig-
mates Man Known as Gorney
From Among Six COnvicts
in Lansing Pcnitentiary.
REPuRLIC SPECIAL.

REruRLIC SPECIAL.
Lcavenworth Kas.. Feb. I'D b.
Bruch. Sheriff of Franklin County. Mo-.
east wing dollhouse al the Lansing prison
and WAS asked to choose the one that he
knew to be Bill Rudolph.
Without hesitation the Sheriff stepped
up to the man knoan as Charles Gorney
and said: Hello. BILL
The mans face colored a deep red. He
hesitated an instant. Then he sraspcd
Sheriff Bruchs ou.stretchei hand and
said: Hello. Sheriff.
The two men talked together moment
and then Rudolph was led into Warden
Jewett's private office. where he was con-
fronted by J. l.. Dawson. City Jailer of
st. Louis. who knew him well and who
had charge of him when he escaped. last
July.
y. w Busch of the Kansas City Ping
ertcn agency; f. ID. Hickman. police
detective from Kansas City. and J. A.
Weich. detective from Kansas City.
kas.. We're waiting. The moment he en-
tered the room the men exclaimed almost
in unison. That's the man"
Jaiier Dawson. while remaining seated.
said: We'll. Bill. don't you know me-"
Il don't think I do said Rudolph.
Now. do you know me?" insisted the
iailer rising from his chair and ap-
preaching the prisoner
Yes" said Rudolph. slowly, II think
l know you now''
After this Rudolph refused to talk to
any one. The Warden had him meas
ured by the BertiIlon system and then
returned him to his cell. He neither
denied nor admitted that he was Ru-
dClph
The complete Identification of Rudolph
by the Sheriff of Franklin County will be
followed Immediately by an application
from the Governor of Missouri for Ru-
doIph's pardon. so that he may be taken
to Franklin County to be tried for the
murder of Charles ]. Schumacher. the
Pinkerton detective.
Sheriff Bruch said that the Prosecuting
Attorney of Frankling County would be-
gin the prosecution of Rudolph without
delay. In the meanwhile. the prisoner
will be kept in his cell and not allowed
TO work. as do the other convicts, a pre-
caution which Warden Jewett considers
necessary. owing to the increased gravity
of the charge against him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
Columbia Jury Assesses His Pun
ishment at Two Years
Imprisonment.
KILLED HUGO D0ELING.
Jury After Thirty Hours Delib-
GRAFTON Reports No Agreement
and Is Sent Back With New
Instructions-Appeal of
Case Probable.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Columbia. Mo, Feb. 16.-The jury in the
case of State OF Missouri VS.. Fleetwood
Gordon, charged with killing Hugo G..
Doelins, brought in a verdict of guilty
this afternoon and sentenced the defend
ant to two years in the Penitentiary.
The case went to the jury Monday morn
ing, and the deliberations occupied thirty
hours. The jury reported early this aft
ernOon that it was unable TO come to
decision, but was sent back with
further instructions by Judge Waller. An
appeal will probably be taken.
The convicted man is recent graduate
of the Missouri University Law School
and is the son of Webster Gordon. a
former member of the General Assembly.
His grandfather was distinguished pio-
neer lawyer.
The crime for which Gordon was con-
yicted was committed in July, 1N2-
Doeling was killed in an alteration over
the collection of a bill
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17

. * >%><~> %<>>H
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
WILL NOT ATTEND THE
BURIAL At CIENEIAND ,

Washington. Feb. l6.-After con- 4
ference with President Roosevelt 4
and the members Of the Cabinet. II. 4
NJ. Hanna announced that the Pres 4
ldent would not attend the funeral 4
) services in Cleveland, much as he 4
would like to pay that last tribute 4
to his dead friend, but that he 4
would attend the state funeral to 4
be held tomorrow in the Senate 4
chamber.
1t was agreed by all that it would 4
be inadvisabie for the President 10 4
go to Cleveland. 4
Secretaries Taft. CorteIyou and 4
Wilson. however. will go to Clcve- 4
land to attend the services there. 4
Postmaster General Payne desires =
also to go, but his physician has 4
advised him not to make the trip. 4
That advice he has concluded to 4
follow
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
FIREMAN JUMPS TO DEATH.
Four Others of the Train Crew
Have Narrow Escapes.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Bloomington. ILL.,. Feb. 1.-two freight
trains on the Chicago and Alton met in
rear end collision at Lambert to-day.
Fireman Edward Burkholtz of this city
was almost instantly killed. his skull be-
ing crushed by jumping. - stt,t1
His engineer, Pearl Chesher. and the
head brakeman, Glove Coorner, also of
this city. jumped in time, but were Sc,
riously injured. while Conductor Huth and
Brakeman l.. o. Veach of the head train.
also of this city, were painfully bruised.
All four narrowly escaped death.
The property loss will be heavy. The
rear train crashed into the head train
while going at full speed. the former hav-
ing stopped to take water.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
WILL NOT DELAY EXECUTION.
Prosecuting Attorney VIII Endeavor
tO Secure Early Trial for Rudolph.

REPtBLlC SPECIAL.
Union, Mo. Feb 16.-There Is rejoicing
in Union over the recapture of Bill Ru-
dolph the Union bank robber.
There was feeling at first that the
Kansas convict was not Rudolph. because
twas thought that the latter would not
have permitted himself to be captured SO
easily as was the Kansas bank robber.
But since Sheriff Bruch has reported that
he has positively identified Rudolph, all
doubts have been removed.
Prosecuting Attorney o. F. Meyersieck
has the application for requisition papers
ready to present to Governor Dockery to-
morrow, and an effort will be made to Sc
cure Rudolph's return at once.
Prosecuting Attorney Meyersieck will in
sist on as early trial az possible. The
Franklin County Circuit Court will meet
in regular term Monday, March Il. and, if
possible. Rudolph will be tried during that
term of court.
There viii be no attempt on the part of
the State to have the date of Collins's
execution extended beyond March II. Col
Inns could be of no particular help In the
prosecution of Rudolph.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. P0RTMANN.
Twenty-One Children and Grand
children Attend Services.

Twenty-one children and grand children
attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth
Portmann. 50 years old which took place
yesterday afternoon at the home of her
daughter Mrs Julia Woempner, No. 2743
Cass avenue.
Mrs. Portmann came to St. Louis in
1919 to wed Auguest POrtmann. whom she
had promised to marry when both were
children in Germany. Portmann emf
grated to America when a youth and
locating In ST. Louis. was soon able to
send for his promised bride
The surviving children of Mrs. Port
mann, besides Mrs. WOempner. are:
Mrs H. Wendt of No. 1924 North Seven
teenth street: william w. Portmann of
No $500 San Francisco avenue and F. II.
POrtmann of No. 1852 Cass avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
RUSSIAN SHIPS TO STAY
AT JIBUTIL, ALTHOUGH
COMPLICATIONS MAY COME.

Paris. Feb. ia dispatch to the Figaro
from ST. Petersburg to-day says:
ut has been decided to hold the Russian
squadron from the Mediterranean. now in
the Red Sea and bound for the far East, at
Jibutil French SomaliIand. until further
orders
This may lead to international complica-
tions Jibutil being neutral French port
1t is understood however. that France is
not likely to ask the squadron to sail
The squadron consists of the battleship
Oslabya. the cruisers Aurora and Dimitri
Donskoi. and several torpedo-boat de-
stroyers. commanded by Admiral Wire
MUS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
GETS A SECOND SENTENCE.
Blanche Boies Sent Back to Jail
for Smashing Windows.

Topeka. Kas., Feb. 16.-Blanche Boies
was to-day sentenced to serve thirty days
in Jail. and to pay fine of 500 for her
second offense in smashing the windows
of buildings in which joints were operat-
ing year ago.
Miss Boies smashed the windows of
FIVE buildings She has been serving Il
thirty days sentence for smashing the
first windows of the series of five. That
sentence expired Saturday.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
PfNKERTONs ARE PLEASED.
Local Agency Receives Telegram,
Announcing IdcntiAcatiOn.

Eve are satisfied that the prisoner in
the Kansas Penitentiary is Bill Rudolph, :"
said representative of the local Pinker-
ton Detective Agency yesterday after
noon.
The identification has been complete
All that is left is to get him back to
Missouri and punish him for the crime
which he committed at Union. That is a
point of law and ii Is now up to the le-
gal profession to get him out of Kansas
I'VE received two kilograms from Sher-
iff Bruch of Union and one from Jailer
Dawson and they declare positively that
Rudolph has been recaptured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17

New York. Feb. 16.-Arriyed: Mesaba,
from London.
New York. Feb. B-Arrived: Kroonland
Antwerp. Sailed: Palatia. Naples and Ge-
noa.
Cherbourg. Feb. a. Arrived: Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse. New York, via
Plymouth for Bremen and proceeded
Christiania, Feb. 12.-Sa;led: United
States steamer New York.
Sydney. New South Wales. Feb. 14-Ar-
rived previously: Conona. San Francisco,
via Honolulu. etc.
London. Feb. 1s.-Arrived: Ramses,
San Francisco. via Montevtdeo. etc. for
Hamburg.
Yokohama, Feb. 14-SaiIed: Indravelli
(from HongKong etc.l, Portland
Bremen, Feb. 16-Arrived: Kaiser Will
helm der Crosse, New York. via Plymouth
and CherbOurg.
Liverpool. Feb. 1S.-Sailed: Saxony, Bos-
ton via Queenstown.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
ARREST MADE AT HOTEL.
Herman Alweis Held on Charge
of Stealing Books.

Herman Alweis. 35 years old, residing at
No. 1892 Clark avenue. was arrested yes
terlay afternoon at the Lindeil Hotel by
Special Officers Law!er and Williams of
the Fourth District on the charge of steal
ing a set of books valued at SIS.
Alweis has been employed at the hotel
for the last twenty-five years as an uphol-
sterer. The books which were the prop
erty of r. F. Shriner. guest at the hotel.
were recovered at the home of Alweis A
stick pin set with eight small diamonds
and a pearl were also found at his home.
He Is held pending investigation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
T0.DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS

Yesterdays bank clearings were s9,lso.-
el7 balances 81, ,0S6. Local discount rates
were between 5 and per cent. Domestic
exchange was quoted as follows: New
York. 15c premium bid. &c premium asked;
Chicago, par bid, 10c premium asked; Gin
cinnati. Louisville and New Orleans, &c
discount bid. par asked.
Wheat closed lower at $3.50 bid May,
sl.o3alo5 No red Corn closed lower at
4sssc bid May, 45l2d46c No. . mixed. Oats
closed at i2c bid May. 4Sai4c No. mixed.
Spot cotton was nc lower in the local
market.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17

waichi Arki and Mr.. Kiuchi Of the commits
sion: Mr. and Mrs. F. d. HirschberS, Mr.
and Mrs. Dan c. Nugent. Mr.. and Mrs
John ID. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II.
McKlttrick and MIR. and Mrs. Ricardo
Diaz-Albertini.
As the guests came in they were pre-
sented either by members of the japanese
party or officials Of the Worlds Fair.
Nearly all higher Exposition officials
and many of the directors were among the
guests.
The only Japanese women present were
Mrs X. Sugawa and Mrs. Otsuka. The
former IS the wife OF the director Of exhib-
its Of the Japan Exhibit Association. She
wore native japanese costume of color
ed silk. Throughout the evening she was
the center of interesting groups. She
speaks English quite we'll and is an ad-
inirer Of America and Americans.
An elaborate supper. consisting of eight
courses. was served on the third floor OF
the club. A novel feature at the supper
was the display of several huge japanese
salmon, garnished and decorated in typical
Japanese fashion.
Among the men present were:
David r. Francis. Charles IL. Huttig, John
D. Davis. ]. e. Smith. Dan C. Nugent. Roila
Wells. I. II. McKittrick. George w. Parker.
K. NJ. Scruggs. C. H. Spencer. w. C. Steisers.
Walter b. Stevens. Festus J. Wade, c. T. Wal
bridge. William II. Lee. Doctor L. H. Laidley.
Doctor T. II. Bean. ]. ]. Schotten. Tom Fran
cis l.. ID. Dozier. Charles W. Benedict. Norris
Il. Gregg. Frederick J. V. Skin, S. NJ. Ken
nard. Breckinridge Jones. ID. ~ Houser. Jose
de Olivares. General G.. II. Shields. Vittorio
zegsio. RUSSELL c: Stanhope. Edward Hooker.
Henry Woods, Castor Akoun. J. Collons
Thompson. Theodore Hardee, J. Bissell
Ware. Perry Francis. f. L.. MasQueray,
W. J. Kinsella. Goodman King. Colonel Edwin
A. Goodwin. Theophile Papin. Howard ]. Rog-
ers. Colonel John A. Ockerson. Thomas NJ.
Moore. George ID. Markham. Milan II. Hubert.
II. Diaz-Abertini. Charles Clark, James Fran
ciscus. Carl Hoblitzelie James A. Seldom.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-17
Tice Head. Menard Delegation.

Springfield. ILL.,. Feb. 16-Homer J. Tice.
Sherman's campaign manager. will head
the Menard County delegation TO the
State Republican Convention. A stormy
County Convention was held to-day. In
addition to Tice. the delegates are: n.
". Branson. George W. Hatch and c.
T. Beekman. They go to the convention
uninstructed. but 1t is believed that they
will vote for Judge Sherman.