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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
REPORT MANY HOLIDAY
BURGLlRIES TO THE POLICE
Victims Complain of Robbcrics sun
day and Monday Morning in
Downtown Districts.

Burglares were numerous Sunday night
and early yesterday morning. especially
| in the downtown business district. where
several stores were entered and ran
sacked.
In no case has any clew to the burglars
been found. though several suspicious
characters have been arrested and held as
suspects pending investigation.
The tailoring establishment OF Joseph
Roth at No. 11lO Olive street was broken
into yesterday morning and fifteen pairs
Of pants, nine sackcoats and two over
coats. all valued at 1900, were stolen. The
burglars failed to open the large iron safe
in the store.
The tailor shop of Silk & Zimmerman
ut No. North Sixteenth street. was also
ransacked by burglars, who forced their
entrance through the front door. The
cash drawer was broken and 500 in cash.
taken besides few garments which hung
on tho finishing rack.
The large outside showcase belonging to
Sam GRADERS s clothing store at No. 1923
Market street was broken and revolver.
nickle-plated watch. gold watch, razor and
a pair OF gloves were stolen.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Unidentified Mans Injuries Fatal

An unidentified nan was picked up in
front of No. 6i2 Market street. where he
had fallen while intoxicated. on December
q. and taken to the City Hospital. where
he died within a few hours from the eff
fects Of the fall. his skull having been
fractured. He had nothing upon his person
to identify him, and his body was taken
to the morgue An inquest will be neld
to-day He is described as being As years
old. !. feet s inches in height. weight $50
pounds. ford complexion. brown hair and
sandy mustache.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Accountants Elect Officers.

Officers for 1905 were elected at recent
meeting OF the St. Louis Society OF Ac-
courtants and Bookkecpers. F. ]. Spindler
of y. Scharff & Sons Grocery Company
was elected president. succeeding Charles
A. Sweetland. Other officers elected were:
William c. Hanser, vice president; Otto
knabe, treasurer; Frank Malone secre-
ta:y: J. w. Hyatt. corresponding secre-
tGry: George NJ. D!nges. bookkecper, and
George f. Taylor, librarian.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
BURGLARS CARRY AWAY
FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS FEAST.
Pantry of Edwin 4. KicselhOrsrs
Home Looted Early Yesterday
Morning by Epicurean Thieves.

EarIy-morning burglars looted the PAN
try OF the residence OF Edwin a. Kiesel-
horst at No. 1865 Forest Park boulevard
yesterday of large stock OF provisions
for Christmas feast.
A fat turkey. oysters. nuts. fruit and
viands OF every description were carried
away by the discerning thieves.
Yesterdays dinner was to have been a
family affair, as large house party OF
fourteen guests had enjoyed their Christ
mas turkey Sunday. and left early in the
evening.
The robbery occurred shortly after mid
night. while the family slept. No arrests
have been made.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Calling Cards.

Engraved script plate, with $50 cards,
$50; other styles engraved copper plates,
sl.59 Up; 100 cards from your plate. s100.
An appropriate New Years gift
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust St
Send for new illustrated catalogue
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
FREIGHT MIXED IN WRECK.
Whisky and Live Stock in Con-
glOmerate Mass Near Alto Pass.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Alto Pass. Ill. Dec. 2S.-Whsky and live
stock and various kinds of merchandise
are mixed in a congiomerate mass beside
the Mobile and Ohio track eight miles
south Of here. where fast freight No 10
was wrecked last night at 1870.
Thirteen cars and the cabooss were
ditched by the breaking of journal Sew
enty-one rails and 200 ties were torD UP
and traffic was greatly delayed. Night
passenger trains used the Illinois Central
tracks between Cairo and Murphysboro.
The damage amounted to several thou
sand dollars. No one was hurt. Among
the wrecked cars was one carload Of
whisky and one of mules
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
ILLINOIS MAN ELECTROCUTED.
G. =. Keith Receives Fatal Shock
From Arc Light Windlass.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Pine Bluff. Ark. Dec &c. P. Keith.
recently a resident of Illinois. employed
here by Doctor G. W. McClockey. was
e!ectrocuted about noon to-day.
Keith was talking TO some friends at
a street corner and in a casual way
touched the windlass of an arc light. The
ground was very damp and rain was fall
ing steadily. Dampness IS supposed 20
have caused the windlass to become
charged with electricity.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Death of Charles NalIon

Charles Mallon. son OF Patrick Mallon.
conductor On The St Louis and Suburban
Railway line. died yesterday morning at
St. Johns Hospital from stomach trouble,
from which he lad suffered for some time.
Mallon was about 40 years old. The funeral
viii take place at the home of joseph
Mallon. his brother, at No. 1871 Prairie
avenue. Burial will take place in Cincin-
M
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

The collection of C. E. Ohr, the famous
art potter. never offered except for Its
weight in gold. will for the next two days
be on view and for sale for what it Will
bring as a whole or by the piece. at 1921
North Grand avenue. A great opportunity
for ceramic art lovers.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Magnificent assortment OF Fine Purses,
Hand Bags. Wallets, Address Books. etc.
splendid New Year values. See our line of
Travelling Bags and Cases.
MERMOD & JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust st.
Send for new illustrated catalogue
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Fountain Pens.

Mermod & Jaccard's Signet Fountain
Pen. slo0; great variety; prices up to
A.00: 14-karat Solid Gold Pens guaranteed.
AIERMOD 6 JACCARD'S,
Broadway and Locust st.
Mail orders given prompt attention.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
BODY BURNING WHEN FOUND.
James MaloEey of st. Louis Loses
Life in Villa Grove.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Villa Grove. IL, Dec. "a man sup
posed to he James Maloney OF ST. Louis
was found burned to death in the sand
house OF the Frisco Railway in this city
this morning.
lie is reported TO have eaten bxea kfast
this morning in n restaurant near'the de-
pot. and his chaTred body was discovered
about ~ o'clock BY employees Of the Frisco.
The body was still burning when found.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
cIa1ton Marriage Licenses,

Marriage licenses were issued in Clayton
yesterday to Jacob Eschenbrenner Jr. and
Anna u. Seibel of Manchester. and to
Leroy Renderer of Maplewood and
Martha schilis Of No. 6l3I Edmond ave
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Virginia. Ill. Dec. 26.-Ffnis Downing
has purchased ]. d. Ashford's interest
in the Virginia Roller Mills. and is now
sole owner Of the plant.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Mermod & Jaccard's Silver Polish con-
ceGed to be the best: 10 cents a box.
MERMOD & JACCARDS.
Broadway and Locust st.
Send for new catalogue.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Orphans Enjoy Christmas.

Christmas at The Orphan Asylum OF the
Oolate Sisters OF Providence. at Nor
mandy. was observed by an elaborate din
ner and the distribution of many gifts
among the orphans. The sisters extend
thanks for the liberal contributions re-
ceived from st. Louis. and would appre-
ciate visits from their friends
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Wheat Crop increases.

Adelaide. South Australia, Dec. s-The
estimated wheat yield in South Australia
creas,; of 1850 oOO bushels conpar red with
last year
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Victim Of Gn.oIine Burn. Dies.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Chillicothe. Mo. Dec. 26.-Mrs. Hattie
Cook who was burned by gasoline stove
explosion Yesterday. died from her injuries
this afternoon Mrs. Cook was ironing
Christmas afternoon. when the accident
occurred.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Belcher-s European ireproof Hotel for
men. Suipho-Turkish baths. ith &. Lucas
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Ohr's clay babies now for sale at 1921
North Grand avenue. Come to-day.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27

Removal Sale Now Going On
At H. A. Hesse, Tailor. oil Pine street.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-27
Rirfhnlnnfh RinSs

Solid gold. with genuine settings. 50 % to
s9Oo %: Gold Signet Ring. birth flower on
shank, s5.eo; with flower center a cIear-cut
diamond. Slo0o
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Broadway and Locust st.
Mail orders given prompt and careful
attention
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
Modern Woodmen.

Goodfellowship Camp of the Modern
Woodmen of America. at its meet
ing on October 4. adopted three
strangers with the aid of its degree
team in a creditable manner. This camp
has committee that Is arranging for
a surprise smoker, which is to be given
shortly. This camp has received the
applications of twenty members of the
order who are members Of camps in
other jurisdictions, but are now resi-
dents of this city.
Occidental Camp, at it's last meeting,
adopted four strangers, who were
picked up in the forest, and admitted
five by transfer.
State Deputy ]. o. Davis has sent out
135 letters to that number of neigh
bors of the order who are members OF
camps in localities outside Of San Fran
cisco, asking them to obtain transfer
cards and place such in local camp.
Occidental Camp is reorganizing its
degree team.
The head camp having omitted call
ing an assessment for October has de-
cided to do likewise for November, so
thC tCNOAA AOA lAiC CuAICHL year Is IOuE
assessments skipped, which means an
aggregate saving to the membership
of $3,2 200, ,0O0
State Deputy Davis has assigned A
I. Adams to the jurisdiction Of Arizona.
A new camp of the Royal Neighbors
was instituted in Oakland last week.
Goodfellowship Camp at its last
meeting had an attendance of ninety
seven members, who witnessed the
adoption of several candidates. This
was followed by an informal smoker,
when storytelling, cards, short ad-
dresses and refreshments and smoking
material was in order. This camp now
has a membership Of 191.
A new camp of the order is being
organized at Healdsburg, another at
Caspar and there are several in process
of organization.
Arrangements are being completed at
Santa Paula for the adoption of class
of fifty strangers.
District Deputy Laughlin, assisted by
L. E. Eldred, is getting up a class for
adoption in Tuolumne. there being fif-
ty-two applications secured within
week.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06

attended by a very large number or
ladies and gentlemen, who were en-
tertained with a very pleasing pro-
gramme Of numbers after William
Schwartz, the chairman of the evening,
had made an address of welcome. The
numbers included a piano overture by
Professor Brown; song, Miss f.
Fletcher; instrumental duet, Marjillias
brothers; vocal selections, K. MarJil-
lias: cornet solo. E. Brown; vocal Sc
lections. Arthur Fletcher; piano solo,
Irene Cantor. After the programme
the hospitality of the tribe made itself
manifest, and then there was a social
hour The function was managed by
the committee of arrangements to a
most pleasant termination. The COM
mittee was composed of William
Schwartz. DR.. NJ Newman, C. l.. Legg.
A. T. JOEL and G. Gsemmter.
Arapahoe Tribe, Improved Order of
Red Men, announces that it will give
it's annual war dance" in the assem-
bly, hall of the Red Mems building on
the night of the 23d of November
There will be specialties between
dances.
Wyandotte Tribe, recently instituted.
had its first open meeting and social
in it's wigwam. Encampment Hall, Odd
Fellows building, last week and it
proved to be delightful affair There
was a large attendance, a good pro-
gramme of entertainment and a good
time for all.
On the night of November 16, Allah
mos Tribe will have a members good
time" night in the Golden Gate avenue
wigwam, when there will be corn and
venison in plenty for every member of
No. 81. The members of this tribe are
all working hard to have a large class
initiation on the night of November 80.
The committee in charge of this mat
ter is composed of Frank Hardy,
George W. Baltic, A C. Nathan, DR.. H.
l.. Lacoste and ]. Harry Hutaff
The new council of the Degree of
Pocahontas, organized by G. H. Stein,
will be instituted shortly after the re-
turn to this city of Nettie Wilson, who
was chosen to be the first Pocahontas,
but who was taken suddenly I'll and
had to go to the country for the benefit
of her health.
Manzanita Council, the banner coun-
Gil of the Jurisdiction, will be officially
visited this month by Great Pocahon-
tas Mrs. Annie M. Bliss and other
great chiefs On that night there will
be work in the adoption degree and the
team will, on that occasion, endeavor
to outdo anything in the past in the
line of adoption.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
Ancient Order Workrnen.

The amount of money paid to benefi-
ciarics of deceased members of the An
cient Order of United workmen in the
jurisdiction of California during Octo-
ber was $4,000.
All the lodges of the State outside of
San Francisco celebrated the thirty
sixth anniversary of the foundation of
the order by entertainments on Octo-
Der 26- Those In San Francisco cele,
brated on October 81 by grand enter
tainment and ball in Native Sons Hall.
on which occasion w. H. Jordan, P. S.
M. W.. was chairman and D. S. Hirsh-
berg. d. G. M, vice chairman Grand
Master Dunton addressed the meeting.
in addition to the programme of music
and song
Spray Lodge, d. of H., recently gave
joint entertainment in Mangels' Hall.
There were many to enjoy the pro-
gramme and the dance which followed
The grand recorder reports receiving
encouraging reports from all parts of
the jurisdiction, and states that the
number of limitations during October
exceeds that of any previous month
during the current year.
On November. 16 Valley Lodge No. 80
will have an open meeting for the mem
bers and their lady relatives and
friends.
Spartan Lodge gave grand enter
tainment in the Social Hall of the A..
o. +. building on the last Saturday in
October, on which occasion the follow
ing programme was successfully car
ton, DR.. E. j. Broad, F. la Torris and
]. la Torris; recitation. selected, Olivia
Kingsland; annie Laurie, Harmony
Quintet Sopranos-Mrs. A. T. Fletcher,
Mrs. John Madden; altos-Miss Mabel
Gordon Mrs. Robert LLOYD; piano, Miss
Edith Adams; contralto solo. Home,
Dearie, Home" Mrs. John Madden;
'.Shoogy Shoo." Harmony Quintet; So
prano solo, Song of the Violet Mrs
A. T. Fletcher; gloves Dream Har-
mony Quintet. This was Followed by a
dance. DR.. George Gum was the floor
manager and A. p. Fletcher his assist
ant.
Carnation Lodge of the Degree of
Honor had very pleasant party in the
Western Hall of the Shiels building,
when there was presented an interest
ing programme of varied numbers,
after which there was dancing for two
hours. This lodge is progressive and
anxious to make a good showing in the
matter of social functions.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06

Olive Branch. At each place the SUI
preme officer and those who accom-
panied her were received with a gen.
uine fraternal welcome and they were
shown how well each set of officers
could do the work of initiation To
the credit of each there was not one
that was deficient in the memorized
and ritualistic work. The reports of
the several lodges as to membership
were most satisfactory and showed an
unusual increase in membership, as
we'll as in finances. 1t also appears
that the supreme body is not only in
a healthy numerical condition, but
that its treasury has more than $1,000
to the good.
Last week the supreme president
paid an official visit to Laurel Lodge
in Alameda and the visit was a pleas
ing one. Upon every occasion when
the supreme president paid an Of
fetal visit she was showered with
beautiful flowers.
Last week Pioneer Lodge celebrated
its removal from the A. o. F. build
ing to the Red Mems building by a
house warming after the close of the
business session. During the session
there was read letter from the su-
preme president, who thanked the
lodge for the active work it has done
for some time past. In this she an
nounced that if the lodge will secure
certain number of candidates and
initiate them within stated time the
Supreme Lodge will give Pioneer a
handsome bonus. The lodge decided
to do what it can to secure the bonus.
Before the close of the session the
lodge initiated four strangers and re-
ceived two applications. After the
close of the lodge there was an ad-
journment to the dining-hall. where
supper was served. after which
there was a return to the lodgeroom
and there was dancing for two hours
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
knights of Honor.

Norman Lodge celebrated the twen-
ty-fifth anniversary of it's institution
by a dinner on the last Tuesday in
October in the B'nai Birth building.
There were many ladies as well as
knights present. and the grand officers
were In attendance. William Saalburg
presided as POSTMASTER. The toasts
were Norman Lodge" Jacob Cans;
supreme Lodge, K. of H." Maxwell
Grove; Grand Lodge of California"
p. L. Archibald. grand dictator;
Future of the Order" Thomas John
stone, grand reporter; State of the.
Order" F. w. Zehfuss; Our Country
E. F. JOY; Benefits of the Order"
p. l.. Joyce; Great Good OF Fra
ternity." Ben l. Solomon, and '"rhe
Ladies'" William Saalburg.
The members of the Ladies' Auxiliary
and a committee from each Of the
local lodges met with the Past Die
tators' Association in the Alcazar
building November for the purpose
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
The Maccabees.

San Francisco Tent No. IS, Knights
of the Maccabees. had a smoker at a
recent meeting in the Pioneer build
ing, when, under the direction of a
committee, consisting of Past Com
mander G. V. Leroi, S. w. Craig. ]. n.
Sampson and Harry Knox, a very in
teresting programme of entertainment
was presented. The object of this was
to bring together the old-time MEM
bers in order to have them become
acquainted with the recently initiated
members. 1t was one Of the best af-
fairs of the kind ever given by the tent
Mission Hive of the Ladies of the
Maccabees Will give. ball in Mission
Opera Hall on the night OF November
10. A good programme Of dances and
excellent music. with attentive COM
mittee. will make the affair a pleasant
one. This hive has set aside the fourth
Monday of every month as a special
entertainment night.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
Independent Foresters.

A few evenings ago seventy-three
members Of Court Golden Gate of the
Independent Order Of Foresters paid a
surprise visit to Past High Marshal j.
p. Murphy at his home, 210S Bush
street. The surprisers carried with
them hampers Of good things for the
inner man, and there was also an or
chestra. The object Of the visit was
to congratulate Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy
upon their return from the session. of
the High Court in San Diego and TO
further congratulate Mr.. Murphy on
his election as a delegate to the su-
preme Court, which is to meet in To-
ronto, Canada, in August, 1905. Thera
were dancing, games. songs and speecb
making M. Murphy. S4 years OF
age, acted as toastmaster, and he was
the youngest in the bunch" After a
collation. there was a dance and ALI had
jolly good time. Those who wera a,
the Murphy home that night were. NJ,
and Mrs ]. P. Murphy, Miss B. Mr.
ply, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Emmons Nf,ss
May Emmons. John Emmons. Mr. aD5
Mrs. G. W. Kuss. Miss Florence Kuss
Mr.. and Mrs. James Murphv tha
Misses Lorise and Alice Murphy. Mr.
and Mrs. A. Probst Mr.. and Mrs M
Kalnin, Mr.. and Mrs. J.. Hayes tha
Misses Nellie and F'lossie HAYES. M
and Mrs. j. Makowsl1i, Mr.. and Mrs
E Beard, Mr.. and Mrs. r.. Ross Mis-.
Gladys Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. DaIana,
Miss Ethel Delaney. Mr.. and Mr.
Bowles. Miss &. Huffman. Josenb Ds-
laney. Mr.. and Mrs. A. s. Youns 49,,
Misses Rosine and Louise YOUNG WI
liam Murphy, NJ. Murphy. o. Sporgaon
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Smith, Mr.. and NJ
A Spenser, Miss A HoIbrook. Mr. ana
Mrs j. b; Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. a
w heeier, Miss j. Hayes, r. Haves
Miss B. Quinlan. Mrs
White. Miss Nellie White. A. Spo,ne
the Misses G. and r. A. Bancroft a
Anderson a.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
Order of St. George.

On the fourth Saturday in October
Burnaby Lodge, Order Sons of ST.
George, gave a smoker in the Laurel
Hall of the Shiels building in COM
memoration of the anniversary of the
battle of Trafalgar and in memory of
Lord Nelson. There was large gath
ering of members and invited guests to
do honor to the occasion. The hall
was Iavishly decorated with British
and American flags and banners. The
programme of entertainment included
selections by the orchestra, vocal Sc
lections by Messrs. Stott Dilling, Dr.
Abbott, Fred. H. Everett, Taylor, AL
lison, r. Welch, Claiming and Peters
and apprentices from British ships in
the harbor, the latter joining in
choruses. Messrs. Emmons and Taylor
entertained with instrumental selec-
tions; Austin Lewis, president of AL
bion Lodge, delivered an interesting
address on Lord Nelson and the cause
of the war with France. This was
listened to with marked attention and
he was frequently applauded. Cap
tain Leale told first-class stories, Judge
Frank H. Kerrigan gave a short talk
on experiences on the bench, Trustee
w. H. Williams contributed humorous
selections, Julius Kahn told of his ex-
periences while in Congress, and be-
tween smokes collation. and refresh
ments were served. The evening
closed with the singing Of God Save
the King and America" President
7. Wood was chairman of the evening
Empress Victoria Lodge. Order
Daughters of st. George, will give an
Old-fashioned English tea party in Red
Mems Hall on the night of November
21. The following committee made
all arrangements to have this
one Of the most pleasant functions of
the kind ever given by the lodge Mrs
j Putney. chairman; Mesdames E.
Wits, A. Creba, Z. j. williams. S. E.
Johnson, H. Williams, E. Harrison,
Emily Harries, H. Fisher and NJ
Jewit.
The programme of entertainment in
cluded the follo-.i ing numbers: Piano
solo, Miss n. Wilkes; vocal solo, Miss
Grace; instrumental duet, Messrs. Rife
and Gerrans; vocal selections, Miss M.
Williams; recitation, Mrs. E. Harrison;
vocal solo. Miss Swanson; instrumental
trio, violin, cornet and piano, Miss
Gretchel, NJ ter Gretche. and Master
Hauser, and ballads by Miss AngIis
and Miss Stockton. Mrs. A E. Creba
was the chairman of the evening and
Professor Gerrans presided at the
piano.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-06
The Americans.

San Francisco Assembly No. 1 OF the
Americans after the transaction of the
business Of the last meeting. which in
cluded the initiation of several candi-
dates. there was the organization of a
whist club for the purpose Of a winter
tournament
Washington Assembly No. 3 had a
surprise social and banquet in Scandia
Hall last week, and this was followed
by banquet There were many guests
present, who enjoyed the hospitality of
the assembly.
Guerneville Assembly is working to
secure prize offered in case it secures
and initiates twenty-five candidates in
sixty days.
Mckinley Assembly will give it's first
public entertainment and dance in it's
hall on the night of November %.
Lincoln Assembly Of Berkeley ini-
tiated five strangers at it's last held
meeting.
Stockton Assembly at its meeting last
week initiated eleven candidates.
San Francisco Assembly received
eight applications at its last session
and it expects to initiate fifteen candi-
dates at its next meeting.
Blaine Assembly No. IA of San Fran
cisco is having a large attendance at
each meeting and it boasts that IL will
lead the older assemblies in a short
time
Santa Rosa Assembly which already
has large membership. is making ar
rangements to initiate a large number
Of the citizens Of that city and il it
does what 1t rs arranged for it viii be
the banner council Of the Jurisdiction.