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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
Congressman Nandiyer Sends
Letter to Each Democratic
City Committeeman.
SPEAKS OF "SNAP JUDGMENT"
Probable That Some Action May
Be Taken by City Central
Committee at Meeting
Monday Night.

In a letter which was sent through the
mail last night TO the members of the
Democratic City Central Committee, Con-
gressman w. d. Eandver. through Judge
w. N. Evans of the Folk Campaign Com
mittee. asks that the St Louis primaries
be delayed until the latter part of May in
order to permit of Il more general regis
tration OF voters.
The letter to each member IS as follows:
Only few OF the Democrats Of ST, Louis are
on the primary lists. 1t should be the desire
OF everyone 10 have as full an expression of
the will Of the st. Louis Democracy in the
primaries possible. 1t takes time TO get
the voters to register. An early primary here
would result in disfranchis!ng more than
half of the Democrats of ST. Louis. No fair
minded man should advocate this I suggest,
therefore. sthat the Democrats OF this city be
allowed plenty Of time to have their names put
on the books. and that to give them this op-
portunity the primaries be held late in May.
An early primary would be in the nature of
snap Judgment on thousands of Democrats who. !
bv reason OF the uncertainty of the primary
laws here. have registered.
Congressman Nandiver left ST. Louis last
evening for Washington. which explains
the reason why Judge Evans signed the
letter He will not be in the city for sew
night for Southeast Missouri to attend
county committee meetings. r. H. Kern
VIII attend TO the business OF the Folk
headquarters in his absence.
Just what the City Central Committee
Will do with the communication remains
to be seen. The next regular meeting of
the committee will be at the Jefferson Club
next Monday night. when it is possible
some sort of action may be taken on the
letter.
1t was rumored yesterday that n de-
cision regarding the date of the primaries
would be reached yesterday afternoon.
Harry b. Halves. who is said to control
twenty-six out of twenty-eight members
of the committee. held his headquarters
open at the Southern Hotel all day, and
a large number of politicians visited him.
George J. Tansey. Election Commissioner
McCaffrey. Coal Oil Inspector William ].
Flynn. James p. Miles. John L.ally and a
number of other well-known Democrats
called on him during the day.
so far as l know said Mr. Hawes in
the evening. no decision has been
reached on the primary question. 1 saw
only two of the committeeman to-day, MIR.
Flynn and Mr.. Miles. | Understand that
the regular meeting of the committee will
be held Monday evening. when something
may be done. but probably not"
The Republicans have ordered their pri |
maries for March 10. If the Democrats |
have theirs earlier. 1t will be necessary |
for them to take early action. as the law |
provides that they shall give at least |
twenty days notice. II is said that no |
decision regarding the matter will be |
reached until further conferences have |
been held.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
Congressman Beginning to Reap
Fruits of Politics That Federal
Appointees Played.
IN CONTROL OF DISTRICT.
Friends of Other Candidates Anx-
iOuS for Nomination Declare
They Were Asleep While
Incumbent Was Busy.

Congressman Bartholdt of the Tenth
fine politics that he and his Federal ap-
pointees played last summer Unless con-
| ditions materially change he will control
his district by odds-on when the Congress
sional Convention meets.
Republican politicians have awakened to
this state of affairs since 1t was learned
that Fred Essen. chairman of the ST.
Louis County Committee. and Otto Stifel
were in Washington comforting with Con-
sressman Bartholdt. With the prospect of
Tree transportation and n good trip ahead,
the chances of making good" with the
men who give out Federal Jobs was too
tempting, and so they went to headQuar-
tiers.
1t is generally conceded that Essen and
Stlfel Will be chosen delegates to the Ma
t-onal Convention from the Tenth. If this
programme goes through, it means that
Election Commissioner Louis p Aloe
Harvey Feuerborn of the Tenth Ward and
Doctor Max c. Starkloff of the Eleventh
Will remain at home
Essen's decision to keep in touch with
Post-Office appointments is said to be
back of the Essen-Sdfel combination. Last
fall Bartholdt sold the paper which he
owned in ST. Louis County to Essen. end
since then it has beea thought that Es-
sens dislike of the Congressman was tenn
pered. He has told his friends that he
would support Bartholdt for denomination.
at the last convention nearly all of Es-
sens delegation were ready to throw"
Bartholdt at the last moment
Stifel is considered to represent the
brewery interests in the Tenth who have
an abiding faith in Bartholdt's influence
on legislation. He has recently been align
ing. himself with both factions of the par
ty In st. Louis. so that he was ready to
Jump in any direction. Stifel has been a
Roosevelt man, while no one has accused
Essen of that sort of predictions.
Friends of the other men who have been
anxious for the honor agree that they
have gone to sleep while Bartholdt's Fed
eral appointees have been busy. Feuer-
born has been considered a friend of
Bartholdt. that the present action is
regarded a rebuff for him unless he is
made an alternate, which may or may not
happen.
1t is not definitely known whether
BartEoldt will seek denomination when
the delegates to the National Convention
are chosen. Chairman Kaltwasser of the
Congressional Committee has so far re-
fused to call the committee together. and
it is said that he has the congressional
bee himself. Friends of Bartholdt claim
that he can be rem 1minlted at any time
In any sort of a convention.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
Alexander E. Pritchartt Prevent
ed From Jumping OFF Eads
Bridge by Watchmen.
ACTIONS AROUSE, SUSPICION.
Tells Bartender That He Has
Been in Trouble and Asks
That He Kill ,-

Alexander Z: Pritchartt, 35 years old,
who lives at No. 43O6 West Belle place,
tried twice to jump from the Eads bridge
early yesterday morning in an attempt to
commit suicide. according to stories told
by James Miles and Edward Schooner, the
bridge watchuen, last night, who frus-
trated Pritchartt's attempts.
At l o'clock yesterday morning Pritch-
artt went into the Terminal s;lloon at
Third street and Washington avenue and
ordered drink. His appearance attract
ed attention. He WAS well dressed, tall
and well built, with an almost boyish,
smooth-shaven face and hair thickIy
streaked with gray.
Edward Kohn, the bartender, thought
it strange that such a well-dressed man
should be in that neighborhood at that time
of night, and he watched Pritchartt James
Miles. the end watchman at the bridge
happened to be i'll the saloon at the time
and his attention also was attracted BY
Pritchartt's appearance
Prltchartt ordered two more drinks and
confided to kohn that he had had more
trouble than Jim Blair ever had" and
that he was tired of it all. About 3
O'Clock Pritchartt stepped up to the bar
ana with grave face asked the bartender
to kill him.
A heavy club lay behind the bar Kohn
picked this up and walked around the end
or the bar, with club uplifted. kohn APP
preached Pritchartt and swung the weap-
on at his head. Pritchartt did not finch.
After this little play Pritchartt left the
saloon, followed by Miles. Pritchartt got
on bridge car and rode to the center,
where he got off. went to the south side
and peered over the railing.
Then he climbed up and was about to
plunge over; when Miles caught him bv the
legs and dragged him back TO the side
walk.
-Pritchartt accompanied Miles back to the
Terminal saloon, where he confided To the
bartender and Miles that he had lost sls-
and children had deserted him; that he
was in the Iroquois fire. and that lie
wished to end his life. He said. he had
lived with his sister. Miss Sallie B. Prit-
ehartt. teacher. at No. 1896 West Belle
place.
He was rational and sober, apparently
and when he left the saloon fifteen min
uteS later Miles and Kohn thought they
had dissuaded him from committing sui
eide.
Instead, he went on out to the center of
the bridge. paying his nickel at the ticket
window. There the span watchman, Ed
ward Schooner. recognized Pritchartt from
the description Miles had given him
Schooner shadowed Pritchartt, who
walked to the center of the bridge. climbed
when Schooner frustrated him. PATROL
man John Reagan the bridge policeman
was called and took Pritchartt to the
Fourth District Station. at Carr and Sew
enth streets.
Pritchartt was released from custody
yesterday morning and went to his sis
ter's home. at No. 1906 West Belle place
He did not mention why he had not re-
turned home and his actions did not
arouse the suspicious of the household
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
Known the World Over As
DR.. Shops Restorative

And why this unusual publicity?
What brought II SO quickly before the people ?
There are three vital reasons
First. my indiVidual-my personal application
OF treatment 10 these obscure inside nerves.
That was never done before-nor since.
Secondly. the prescription itself-the only one
that acts directly on these failing nerves.
ThiTdly-and the most conspicuous reason-is
because ! announced TO the world that prac-
ticallv any sick one-anywhsre-was welcome
10 use DIR. Shops Restorative a whole month
without the risk of even single penny.
After this. my discovery. failures were so
Few that could safely make this offer.
And the simple way 10 that help is this:
You write me for the book you need
, Send no money \ postal card Will bring
the book
II you need my advice IT Is free. Tell me o.
your ailment YOU would your home Doctor.
Write to me in strictest confidence.
Then with the book L II send the name of
druggist near You who will grant the months
trea tment trial.
All druggists keep the Restorative All do
not grant the trial though, SO write for the
name OF one who does.
SIX bottles will he offered for the test. II the
Restorative satisfies, the cost 10 YOU is s. 81.
II il fails. the loss is mine. The druggis; will
bill the cost to me. And you alone shall be
cbe judge.
know you will gladly pay $3.50 when it
brings you the help YOU need.
Write now-to-day. DIR. Shoop. Box 49o. Ra-
cine. Wis
Mild cases not chronic. are often cured with
one or two bottles. At druggists
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
REDM0ND's STAND INDORsED.
st. Louis Irishmen Will Support
Work for Home Rule.

At mass meeting Of Irish citizens of
St. Louis last night in knights of Father
Mathew Hall. No. 2629 Washington avenue,
resolutions were adopted indorsing the
stand taken by John Redmond in the
British Parliament in behalf OF home rule
for Ireland.
The assemblage also pledged its support
and cooperation to Mr.. Redmond and his
followers in the House of Commons in the
fight they are making for the Irish cause.
The resolutions Will be engrosSed and for
warded with similar resolutions adopted by
the United Irish League all over this
country to the leader
John +. Leahy. National Executive Com
mitteeman. who presided, said there is no
time like the present to strike n decisive
blow for Ireland. since the British Parlia-
ment is divided upon proposed tariff re-
forms. and that in order to secure the sup
port of the Irish delegates it is more than
likely that Mr.. Redmond's amendment
providing home rule would be adopted.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
COURT OFFICERS FIGHT TWICE
Quarrel Grows Out of ACCUSE,
tions Regarding Conduct.

Justice of the Peace J. Will Barron of
Webster Groves and Constable Fred Lerz
Of Old orchard engaged in two fist fights
in the Courthouse at Clayton yesterday
afternoon. following n quarrel over the
conduct of their respective Offices
The first fight started in the Sheriffs
office, the second in the corridor outside
the Circuit Court room. Both men Were
considerably bruised when the second bout
ended
Barron accused Lenz of lack of diligence
in his office while the Constable decla red
that he was the victim of discrimination
The combatantS were separated by by
ISLANDERS. Thirty minutes later the con-
test was renewed and the men were again
separated.
Lenz afterward declared that he was
not satisfied and expressed his intention
of renewing the fight at the first oppor-
tunity.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
TEXANS ELECT OFFICERS.
New Society Indorses Worlds
Fair Loan.

Forty Texans met last night at the
Southern Hotel and formed a society to
be known as the Texas Socety in ST
Louis. H. P. Hiliard was elected presi-
dent, William Enders and w. b. Morrison
vice presidents. and l.. T. Tune secre-
tary and treasurer.
The society proposes to give a banquet
this spring which will break all records
for ,Statezsociety banquets. 1t will prob
ablyS - field. on San Jacinto Day. April
81, sStsS fhts date will have to be approved
by tbs Beard of Governors, consisting of
R. Ds.faakun n. a. McAIillin, H. A.
Fornihn. W. b. Wells and Tom Randolph
The society has applications for member
ship from ninety persons.
resolution was adopted indorsing- the
Worlds Fair lean and a copy ordered
sent TO each member of Congress from
Texas.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
BUTLER CONTEST MONDAY.
Attorney for George ID. Reynolds VIII
Dcpart for Washington To-day.


Depart for Washington To-day.
George d. Reynolds and his attorneys,
William NJ. Kinsey and Charles w. Holt
camp, expect TO depart this noon for
Washington where they will present the
Reynolds side of the testimony in the
contest against James j. Butler. The con-
test is set for Monday.
Much testimony has been taken by the
Reynolds side in this contest. while But
Ter refused TO examine any witnesses,
resting their case on the claim that the
time limit for taking testimony had ex-
pired when Reynolds began taking his
dispositions. ..
According to the attorneys for Rey-
nolds, forty-one precincts were thrown
out by Congress in the Wagner Butler
contest Thirty-nine of these same pre-
cincts are involved in the present con-
test and on this showing they claim
that Reynolds should be seated.
That the Republicans have been hard
put in order to get the money where
with to prosecute the contest is admitted
by those familiar with the progress of
the contest Kinney admitted yesterday
that they would not take John B. Owen
with them for the simple reason that
they did not have the money.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
BUTLER AGAIN IN POLITICS.
Twelfth District Boss Appears In the
LimeIight. Among Old Ericnds.

Politicians are discussing the probabii-
ty of Ed Butler again taking an active
part in politics. Immediately following
the Fulton trial 1t was stated that he
might decide to withdraw permanently.
Tuesday afternoon he gave color to an
other story that he would be active in
politics in st. Louis and perhaps in the
State. He created little other than a
sensation when he dropped into the South
crn Hotel and began shaking the hands
of his friends. The corridors were full of
local and outside politicians. who viewed
his entrance with varied feelings.
During the last two years his lieuten-
ants have always been active in the game.
usually under the immediate direction of
the late Johi, r. Butler who gave more
evidence of political ability than any of
his brothers. In order to keep up the
Butler end of politics, it is thought that
the old man. will again take the reins
in those wards where he is the strongest
with the view of paving off some scores
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
TELEGRApHERs INDORsE HAYES.
Fund of $500 Set Aside to Assist In
CamDafgn,

The st. Louis Telegraphers' Club at its
meeting last night decided to set aside a
fund of $500 to be used in the interest of
Harry b. Hawes's gubernatorial candi-
dacy. which was also indorsed by the
club.
An appeal will be made by letter to 5000
telegraph operators throughout the State
setting forth the obligations that the teIe-
graph operators owe to Mr.. Hawes for his
of the State in 1895 The following officers
were reelected: II. y. Carin, president :
John V. ONeill. first vice president; W.
II. Dinwiddie. second vice president; NJ
treasurer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
FOWLER RECEIVES INSTRUCTIONS.

Democratic Committee Calls Primary
in Hardin County March 20.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Elizabethtown, ILL.,, Feb 10-The Demo-
cratic Committee of Hardin County has
decided to nominate county ticket by
primary on March 26
Senator H. r. Fowler received instruc-
eighth District and was allowed IN select
his own delegates to the Senatorial Con-
vention to be held at Lawrenceville Feb
Tuary 25.
The Republicans of this county will meet
in mass convention here on the 18th of
March to instruct delegates to the State
Congressional and Senatorial conventions
ernor and Congressman. with the chances
favoring Rose for Governor and Colonel
Partridge of Carmi for Congress.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
sPAULDING NOT 4 CANDIDATE.
Democratic Committeeman From
Territory Has Other Aspirations.


Democratic Committeeman From
Territory Has Other Aspirations.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Museogee, l. T., Feb. 10.-H. B. Spauld-
ing, member of the Democratic National
Committee from Indian Territory has an
nounced that he will not be a candidate
to succeed himself. The announcement is
surprise, as it was understood that he
would be in the race. and it was known
that If he did SO he would have strong
following.
The elimination of Mr. Spaulding from
the race probably will give the place to
the ChOctaw Nation, and in that event it
probably will go to either Doctor Haley
or Fielding Lewis
SpauidingsS reasons for giving up the
place are founded on future political as
pirations. As the matter now stands the
place is a burden to the committeeman.
In case the election OF Democratic Pres
ident 1t would at once be the most ardu-
Gus position in the Territory. To the Ma
tional Committeeman Is left the exclusive
privilege Of naming the Postmasters. as
1t is believed he feared he would make
more enemies than friends. and on this ac-
count Mr.. Spaulding refused to become
candidate. He was seated on the commit
tee by the chairman of that body at the
recommendation of the Territorial Excel
tive Committee, and his incumbency
marked the end of long struggle for the
position that split the party for two years.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
TRIED TO KEEP OFF RESCUERs
Peter Zurtanen Barricade Door
With Milk Cans.

Peter Zurtanen. Al years old. of 1912
Franklin avenue, attempted suicide at S
O'Clock last night in the office of the Ma
tional Dairy Company. at 1908 Franklin
avenue. where ne barricaded the door with
milk cans and turned on TWO gas Jets
Zurtanen was found by several boys. who
notified Patrolman Maher of the Fourth
District. 1t took fifteen minutes to force
aside the milk cans Zurtanen had placed
against the door.
Zurtanen was taken to the City Hospital
His condition WAS not serious. He said
that he was out Of employment and was
Respondent. He is married and formerly
worked for the National Dairy Company.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
MAY BE SENT TO THE ORIENT.
Pittsburg River Coal Rushed to
New Orleans.

Pittsburg. Feb. 10.--Unconfirmed rumors
were current to-day that Fittshurg river
coal was being rushed to New Orleans to
he loaded in golfers for shipment to Rus
sia.
An official of the river combine, when
asked about the matter to-day, said: "The
contract IS not with the RusSion Govern
ment, but is made through a third party
and therefore. we have no knowledge of
its ultimate destination"
A shipment of 1,500,0cD bushels of coal
was started south to-day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
MURPHY OPPOSED
TO INSTRUCTIONS.
Tammany Leader Says New York
Delegates Should Be Left Free
to Work for Best Party
Interests.

New York. Feb. 10.-Chas. F. Murphy,
leader of Tammany Hail. said to-day that
he was opposed TO any plan to have the
State Democratic Convention instruct the
delegates to St. Louis for any particular
presidential candidate. Mr.. Murphy said:
1T is my idea that the New York dele
CATION should go to the National Conven-
ton uninstructed and in q position to do
what Is best for the interests of the party
Instructions would hamper us, and |
won't stand for them"
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
ARCHBISHOP IS INSTALLED.
Most Reverend S. G.. Messmer
Takes Charge at Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 1O.-The Most
Reverend Sebastian G. Messmer was for
mally proclaimed Archbishop OF Mill
waukse at st. Johns Cathedral tonight.
The ceremonies were most impressive.
The Archbishop paid farewell to Green
tended by more than 1o0 priests and 800
lavmen, departed for Milwaukee. Upon
arrival in Milwaukee the Archbishop was
accorded a most royal welcome. The party
proceeded to the Cathedral upon arrival In
Milwaukee The ceremonies incident to
the form atty of Mgr. Messmer's being
proclaimed archbishop were performed by
Father Schinner.
Despite these ceremonies Archbishop
Nessrner will be unable to pOntif1cate In
,ubIic in his new capacity until the PAL
Iium is conferred upon him next summer.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
TO ENLARGE TERMINAL HOTEL
Fifty Additional Rooms Will Bt
Built on West End.

j. d. Abeals. who has lease on the
Terminal Hotel at the Union Station. an
nounces that a contract will be let in a
few days for an addition on the west end
of the building which will provide for fifty
additional rooms.
The addition. he says. will be 100x25 feet
two stories high. to be built directly over
the space now occupied by the drug store
and barber shop. Mr.. Aheals says that the
improvements will be completed before
May l.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
TEXAS IS FOR THE BEST MAN.
Colonel 1. ". Standifer Thinks Judge
Parker Has Slight Lead.

REPt BLlC SPECIAL
Washington. Feb. 10.-"It would hardly
be true 10 say that Texas Democrats
are very pronounced in favor of the men
spoken of for the presidency" said Colo
mel 1. NJ. Standifer of Deuison this even
ing. -'-r
THE question OF winning is what con-
Germs us vastly more than the personal
ity of any candidate, and that man who
seems to us to have the strongest chance
is very apt to get the support of the
Lone Star delegation. At the same time
l am rather Of the opinion that quite a
considera BILE number of Texans believe
that of all those mentioned Judge Parker
is the most available
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
Kansas City Banquet Will Draw.
A number Of Republican noljtjcjanS q,

HuHIper OF HepuDi1can pohlcianS OK
pect TO leave ST. Louis tonight for Kan
sas City to attend the annual meeting of
the Association of Young Republicans ami
usually regarded as sort of clearing
ground for the Republican candidates and
factions. State Chairman Atkins expects
TO attend. Charles Nagel, who is on tie
programme for a toast, will be presenJ.
Assistant United States District Attorney
Bert d. Nortoni. f. c. Brockmeyer Sur
yeyor of the Port Charles F. GalIenkamp.
local politicians. together with outside
men who will come. by way Of st. Louis;
will depart tonight. :
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
NEVADA CITY PRIMARY.

George r. stump Nominated for May
or by Democrats.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Nevada. Mo-. Feb. 1o.-The city Demo-
cratic primary to nominate candidates for
city offices and member of the City Coun-
Gil was held to-day.
The following candidates were nomi-
mated: For Mayor. George T. Stump;
Marshal, c. w. James; Collector. w. j.
Ingram: City Attorney, A. f. Elliott: As
SCISSOR, B. c. Prewitt; Police Judge, j. NJ.
Liddill; Treasurer. w. f. Sterrett; for
Reed. One thousand ballots were cast.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11
ARREST FOLLOWS QUARREL.
Three Bohemians Engage in Fra
caS IN tho Sfrnat

Following a quarrel which started at the
breakfast table in their boarding house at
No. 17o1 Carroll street yesterday morning
Paul Horvat, 20 years old. Paul Jeska 10
years old, and John Simovic, 10 years old
all Bohemians. engaged in a fight in front
of No. 1860 Lafayette avenue.
4 lHorvat was struck on the back of the
head and rendered unconscious. He was
taken to the City Hospital. 4 warrant
charging Jeska and Siniovic with assault
ant, battery was issued.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-02-11

While working in n clay mine at Sub
.lette. and Wilson avenues yesterday morn
ing John Calcaterra, an Italian Al years
old, residing at No. 1923 Edwards street.
was seriously injured as the result of
the banks caving in. He was extricated
by his fellOw-workmen and taken to his
home