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The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
WINDOW SMASHERS DRIVE
MAN OUT OF BUSINESS.
Cc.stnued Robberies ESaspernte
Merchants In Harlem. New York,
Who Say Police Are Unable
to Cope With Criminals.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Mex York Sept ai-fiarlem merchants
have been robbed by window-srnashers Tor
several months. and. according 20 heir
stories. they have been unable to get any
satisfaction from the police. One man mas
been driven out of business by the thieves
One store mas been broken into t:iree
times within six months. and the manager
of the place says that aside from the loss
of the clothing that was stolen IT cost
$50 for new windows
81 paper and wait until the appi oach cf
a train on the elevated Railroad. As the
train passes they hurl the missile at the
windox expecting the noise OF the train
to he greater than the crash OF the shat
scores OF merchants have been robbed in
this manner. and except in one or two m
sfancs. the. say the thieves nave es-
e1n,.,, One OF the greatest sufferers Is
tie clothing firm OF Vogel & Co. at One
Hundred and Twenty-third street and
I'VE have been robbed SO often that We
are used to it, said s r Hirsch- the
manager. .Thc only wonder is that they
oiJ moi steal the store and carry on the
noIiceman on post We have lost many
hundre,,s of dollars worth OF clothing by
:be window thieves. and SO far as the 20
lice are concerned. We are through IL las
heer irnpossibi. to get either satisfaction
or nrotection Each time when We were
rnl,hed wc cor.rlained to the East Dnc
station, but nothing ever came of 1t. Now
Ga sna re ourselves the trouble of notifying
th, police and repair the damage Then
we wait to te robbed again
cone man, l. Sander. was forced out of
business by the thieves Six months ago
he opened clothing store at No ee7s
Th,rd avenuc. The night befcrs he opened
sho thieves broke his show window Ind
Id on with clothing valued at several
Smndrfd dolla.s- Other Tobberies followed
SO rapidiy that the man was forced to
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
BRIGHT FARM BOY PLAYS
DETECTIVE WITH SUCCESS
Frank Jack, Robbed mt station, Beats
the ReguIsr Police O6cers In
Search for the Thief.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Los Angeles, Cal. Sept 2i--Frank Jack.
q farmer boy from Manistee- Mich. exc
cuted bit of detective work here the
other day that caused the sleuths OF the
police force 20 hide their heads
The Lad arrested Frank Frick. Who had
stolen the Michigander's baggage at Ar
cade Station, and marched him 20 the po-
lice station and tl.en into the police court
3 on d charge of carrying concealed
weapons
When Jack arrived here he left his hand
bag in the station while he went to sup
per He discovered on his return that
some one had taken the baggage The loss
was reported to the police and then JACK
started on "A HINT for the thief He visited
the plwnshops in the vicinity OF t1rst and
Los Angeles streets. and in one OF them
discovered a blanket which had been
strapped acoupd his grip The thiei hao
Esriy the next morning Jack visited the
shon again and discovered the REMAINDER
Of lis baggage. He secured e oesclptions
Of the man who had pawned II ana naIt
hour later found Frick- The latter a"-
swered the description .h.n
Jack promptly arrested Flick ana tnen
eearchei him. IL his pocket the man from
Michigan f:und his revolver FLICK satu
the weapon was the only portion OF tne
stolen property he had not placed IN pawn.
he was marched to the sItsoh oy SdS
and turned over to the desk sergeant VII"
the remark:
We'll. Mr. Officer. here Is the man WI"
robbed me-
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But When Mrs. Park Delved Into
Records the Matter Be
came Known.
FEARED TO OFFEND FAMILY.
81. j. Newman. for Reasons of His
Own, Decided TO Marry
Miss Fannie
Smith.
REPTRLIr TFJAI.

REPTBIIc SPFCIAL
New York. Sept. 24.-When Mrs. Annette
Parks. in looking through the city records.
discovered that her friend. Miss Fannie
smith of No. ~, West Forty-sixth street.
had been secretly married to Henry J.
Newman OF No. 307 West Forty-second
street. on September II. 1872. by Justice
Mccarthy of the City Court. il furnished a
morsel of news that caused a sensation.
The time that it took Mrs Parks to
reach the ear of Mrs. King, sister of
Mrs Newman. is not recorded but il is
known that both Newman and his secret
bride of two years were confronted with
the evidence There were A few tears.
coupled with denial for few minutes.
and then Newman smiled encouraSe cement
20 his wife.
She told the story how she hid met and
fallen in love with Newman He was m
patient for the marriage. but Miss Smith
was OF a different faith. and he did not
want his parents TO be unduly exercised
So they decided TO be married and keep II
a secret
Mrs. King lent her voice to that of Mrs
Parks, with the result that the marriage
notice was published. Mr.. Newman Is of
the Hebraic faith Miss Smith Is Ro-
vent of the Sisters of Mercy. Philadel-
phia- The only barrier TO public cere-
Inony was the difference in religion
Mr. Newman IS bookkeeper for the cloth
ing firm % vogel Bros. The members OF
marriage o. their confidential man. olo
not allow this fact to become known
Newman objected to the publication OF
the marriage. although he admitted the
ceremony He said il would tnjure him
with the members of his family. and he
would have no news of IL published in the
newspapers If he could help it
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25

More than 1.c59 persons are now engaged
in judging and passing on the merits of
the thousands Of exhibits at the Worlds
Fair They are known a. Group Jurors.
Department Jurors. ana Superior Jurors.
The group jurors are appointed by the
Exposition officers.
Each group organizing BY electing a
chairman and vice chairman. The officers
az the various groups constitute wha: are
ssnown as department Jurors. and the off,
-srs OF the department jurors become su-
perior jurors
The jurors began their work OF passing
on the exhibits more than a month ago.
and are now in the midst Of their labors
along that line. Foreign and domestic
jurors are about equally divided in the re-
Tectiye groups. and every country in the
civilized world is represented in the lists
o. one or more OF these groups. II is the
duty Of the several jurors to carefully
examine ali exhibits pertaining TO the
group TO which it has been assigned. II
must also consider and pass upon the
merits OF the collaborators whose work
may be conspicuous in the design. develop
nlent or construction of the exhibits.
Separate lists are then prepared, pre-
eentins the names OF such exhibitors as
are out OF competition: awards recon-
mended to collaborators in the order o.
merit; report giving an account OF the
most important objects exhibited and n
general account OF the group as whole.
Wnen these reports are certified to the
chief of the department 10 which they be-
long. the department jurors review and
pass on thc port after which the su-
psrior JURORS review the report and theE
ihs awards are announced
The following scale of markings are used
IN determining the final merits of an ex-
hibit and fiNins the award, HD being used
as indicating perfection:
Exhibits receiving markings ranging
from 50 TO -. inclusive. bronze medal: ex-
hibits receiving markings ranging from 81
TO 81. inclusive. silver meiil. exhibits re-
ceiying markings ranging from s. TO -.
inclusive. gold medal: exhibits receiving
markings ranging from s. TO 100 inclusive.
grand prize.
MANY JURORS HERE.
There are more jurors at work at the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition than were
engaged At either the Worlds Fair a,
Chicago or at Paris. This IS because
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there are more exhibits at the s. Louis
NoriIs Fair than there were at either
OF the other great exposit:ons- The total
numbsr of jurors OF ti.e International Jury
OF Awards At the St Louis Worlds Fair
are approximately per cent Of the total
number Of exhibitors. and each nation
having fifty exhibitors or more l. en-
titled 10 r.pr. :. ntation on the jury.
The desire for recognition or superiori-
ty IS said to be the rlotiy. or Easis for all
competition. whether In physical or ia
Manufacturers and Producers generally +.
make exDositions possible and maxi. th"T1
success In proportion to the way they
regard the character Of the awards which
are TO be given by such .Npositions-
The world Is now anNiously awaiting
the announcement Of the awards by the
worlds interest in this Universal ENposi-
tion is az its zenith. for the jury is in the
midst of its labors. That the highest re-
here Is assured by the personnel IF the
jury recommending them.
Every country N tie world 10 represent
ed in the various jurie:. each in the
hibitor in proportion to the number of
exhibits IL has at the Fair. These jurors
are picked from the leading thinkers and
producers OF the yariuoS countries they
represent
JURY FOR EACH GROUP.
The international character of the jury
Is apparent and the cosmopolitan exani-
nation which each exhibit will receive can
not fail 10. be observed by those most in
terested. There are in all 40 groups of
exhibits 'o- consisting OF i9co exhibits,
according to the official classification.
With q few exceptions. where two groups
are combined. there is jury for eacn
group.
The diplomas or certificates of award
for exhibitors are signed by The president
Of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Company. the president Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition Commission. the
secretary OF the Louisiana Purchase Expo
sition Company. the Director Of Exhibits
and the Chief Of the Department TO which
the exhibit pertains.
Special commemorative medals and dip
! tomas will be issued TO the officers of the
! Exposition. to United states. State and
foreign commissioners. to the members Of
the International Jury Of Awards. and Ia
such other persons a. may be deemed
worthy of special recognition
The diploma is. of course. the most val
uabie prize. as IL tells vino won il. what
such exhibi, was who exhibited IL. and Is
signed BY all the leading Exposition Off
GERS The medals are not so specific
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
MAKES A PET OF
DEADLY TARANTULA.
Texan Declares the Insect Has Intel
liSence and May Re
Trained.


RE-FrELIc SPECIAL.
ChilIicothe. Mo-. sept. si.-David Goodin
Of Mckinney. Tex. who is visiting rela-
tives here. has created much aniazsment
and no little jrepidstion among his friends
by the exhibition OF a most remarka BILE
rs;-a tame tarantula- He t. probably
the only man who sve- undertook to han
die one Of the deadly insects. but he does
80 with the same freedom from fear that
the average person manifests with a kit
ten The pet which lie has with him Is
a healthy looking specimen about the size
of a mouse. ana seems possessed o: an az
fable disposition At Mr.. Goodin's COM
mand it will approach strangers. provided
i, can ind any one who will stand still
long enough. 1t performs several other
stunts
Il have been making pets OF taran:ulas
many years" said Mr.. Goodin- Il first
began catching and training them after ]
had been told b. a snake GARNER that no
ore had ever done such a thing. I have
been bitten once. but not badly. Thc
tarantuia has two sets of fangs. one set in
its mouth and one in its forefeet- The
wound that it infiicts with its fore feet
IS the dangerous one Il scratches the
skin and then injects poison into the
wound The bite I received was from the
mouth fangs. The tarantula will jump at
a horse or a COW. as well as at man. II
will bite anything at any time when it =
wild and untamed. I have studied them. 50
that / am not afraid to pick up any taran-
tula with my hands.
The taran;ul2 has more intelligence
than any other insect II Is easily taught
after YOU understand its habits. The
tarantulz that I now have has not eaten
for several weeks. They eat only once
every four or i've weeks
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
MARKING HISTORIC SPOTS.
Whitney's Birthplace and a Scene
of Massacre Indicated.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Westboro. Mass. Sept E.-To mark
the spot where the Caughnawaga Indians
in lsOi killed Nahor Rice. aged ). and
carried his brotheSs. Silas and Timothy
and his cousins. Asher and Adonijar. into
captivity and to indicate the birthplace
of Eli Whitney. inventor of the cotton
gin. the Historical Society has set up two
tablets here
The Rice tablet is of bronze set into a
natural bowIder. and is inscribed, I'm the
field south OF this spot August s. 17O4
Indians killed Major and captured Ashur.
Adonitar. Silas and Timothy Rice
The other table dedicating the birth
place OF Ell Whitney Is abou, one and a
haH mile from the village square 1t Is
saxss inches. and bears this inscription:
birthplace of Eli Whitney: inventor of
the cotton gin. December. iae0: January
1ssS Given by Eli Whitney and Hen
rietta Edwards Whitney,
No remnant Of the old Whitney house
a. - Re seen to-day. except what IS ac-
ceoted as the stone doorstep, ana 10 tnis
the tablet u anixed.
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close his store bet. ctives cam" AROUND
iu.nad wis. and then went away. Iiat
vas all that ever came "t reporting the
, robbcrieS.".
All along Third avenue dozens OF shop,
keepers tell the :, me- story "f being r"as'Ti
bv vindnv-snashrrs- Among the victims
are the Waldorf Sho. Company. at one
Hundred and Tw.nty-third street and
THIRD avenue. ard IN. Harlem Hat COM
yany al One Hundred and Thirteenth
street and Third avenue The latest at
tempt Was made upon the New York Ir't'',
ing Stamp COMPANY. at No .5lt ThiFd
avenue. 'rhiS store T. half = block from me
Fast One Hundred and Twenty-siNth
stree, polict station. Thieves broke open
the front door. hut apparently they were
scarce; away before they had time TO get
anything Uf value
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
REPUBLICANS HOLD
UP POSTAL CLERKS
Every Federal Employe in Ken
tucky Is Asked to Contrib
ute to Fund.
ARE ASKED FOR $40 APIECE.
Letters Sent Out by the Hundreds
Asking Men to Violate Laws
in the Most Flagrant
Manner.
ARE ASKED FOR $40 APIECE.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York Sept 2i-Eery postal en-
ploye In Kentucky. according to inforrna-
ton given out at Democratic national
Headquarters. is being asked to contribute
to the Republican campaign fund Secre-
fary Trey Woodson of the National Com
naittee says that clerks and carriers aiik.
are asked for ) per cent of their yearly
salary. which amounts in many instances
to about S10
4 copy Of one of the letters sen. ou.
from the State headquarters in Louisville
was made public by Secretary WOOD
son. II says. in part:
Dear Sir: By special ARRANGEMENT, th.,
Nctio.!al Committee permits this commit
tos- % receive and retain all contribution.
:! friends Of the Republican party in
K -"cky may wish TO make. The list q.
Co. autors. with the amounts given. viii
br 7.aried to Mr. CorteIyou. to he aled
wiz ne records of the National Commit
tee
The position you hold in the party
shows YOUR active interest in its princ.-
piles .i policies and your desire for its
success. We therefore confidently expec:
aid from YOU and hope to receive a Hs-
~-.' tift Dur
pose only to pay expenses of our organi-
zation. speakers and the distribution Of
literature. We trust your contribution
will be not less than SO
The arrogant trusts which began 20
exert depressing influence on legitimate
business during Mr. CleveIand-s admins
tration. and whose unlawful encroac.-
ments have been checked by the strong
hand of President Roosevelt. roy. seeing
that Mr.. Cleveiand's faction of the Demo-
cratic party is in control. and knowing
their friendly interest. have Joined forces
with them in an effort to punish President
Roosevelt and the Republican party for
standing for the rights Of the people. II
is even boasted as virtue by Democratic
papers that Judge Parker will have a
campaign fund Of S.cosI0 subscribed
nominaliy by these trusts. but finally to
be squeezed from the people
"a prompt response is respectfully re-
quested- Very truly.
(SigneD &C. W. LONG"
Il learn" said Mr.. wooason. that Re-
much elated because OF the fact tina, they
are permitted to collect and retain the
fund. and are doing their utmost to obtain
contributions from every Federal er5Dloye
in the State. The sending out of such let
tiers is in direct violation Of the Federal
statutes. II such measures are being used
in Kentucky IL is fair Inference that
| they are being employed elsewhere We
intend TO make a thorough investigation s.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
STEAL FROM CHURCH ALTAR.
Candclabra. Cross and carpet
Carried OFF by Thieves.

Ardrnore Pa Sept s--The mission At
Mill Creek of st. Mary's Episcopal Church
of Ardmore Vas broken into and the cost
ly brass candelabra. the cross and the car
net on ,h. four OF the chancel were stolen
The Reverend Doctor George PoElcroy
Allen. rector Of St. Mary's. was notified
OF the robbery and ne informed the Lower
Merton police, who have been working on
the case.
St Mary Mission was almost entirely
remodeled and refurnished about year
ego by Percival Roberts. Jr. former pres
ident of the Pencoyd Iron Works
II was rather an odd coincidence that
n tramp walked into the kitchen OF the
rectory at Ardmore. and some time after
he had gone one OF the servants found
that her pocketbcok. containing SIC. was
also gone.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
In Jail On Eighty-Sixth Birthday.

New York. Sept e4.--As n vagrant. Grin
Hall. IS years old. celebrated his birthday
in a cell in Raymond street janl In Brook
lyn. and was recorded as the oldest pris-
oner who has ever been in the jail.
Despite his age he Is tall and muscular
He has relatives but declines TO tell who
they are. and was sent 10 ihe Jail By
Magistrate voorhees,. pending efforts to
locate his relatives and find out Why the
old man Is permitted TO roam about the
country.
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nis.e.ieal Rock FssaA.

. EEPCBII SPECIAL
Newcastle Ind Sept. :L-workmen en-
gagej in hauling gravel from q pit on the
Dick Peed farm. southeast Of hele. found.
under tWensy.four feet Of gravel and four
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25

JURORS NOW BUSilY ENGAGED
JUDGING EXHIBITS AT The FAIR

Every Country in the Civilized World Represented Lists
Men Who Will Pass The DpIays-Scale Markings Used
10 Determine the Final Mers-World Anxiousy Their
Decisions.
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25
: Bee 10 Peach: MA. BADLY Hurt.

hanover. Pa. Sent. as.-PluckinR pcacn
119m tree on his orchard at Hampton;
Aaams County. Herman Flick proceeded
eat u without noticing a hole In the
EHea wherein a bee was concealed The
stung Flick inside the mouth. with
fesuit that his tongue Is 50 badly
seen as to menace his life from sufso-
The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-25

feet OF earth a large stone. feet long
inscriptions: - c.. II. G.. 3. L." and ON
the other &C. c.. ls:<." The stone Is nov
N New Lisbon. and viii BE do0nte6 % the
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THE FOURTH AT PEAKS.
ENORMOUS GATHERING OF HoLi.
DAY VISITORS.
Balloon Aseensions, Boat Races and
Ball Games.

6dIoon AscensionS, Boat Races and
Ball Games.
Probably one OF the largest crowds
in the history of Peaks Island as
sembled on the 4th, every boat
bringing her full complement until
late in the day when nearly $4,000
people at least were scattered over
the island. The interest centerei
mostly on tn balloon ascension at
about 1 p. m, the motor boat races
at 2.30 and the Gem Theatre perform
ance in the afternoon and evening.
many being obliged to stand for lack
OF seats. Over $50 transients were TAX
en- to dinner at the Peaks Island
house and the other hotels and small
Ter houses had all they could do. The
day was an ideal one, cool and COM
Portable. yet with plenty of sunshine.
Towards evening a damp Southwestern
set In however which detracted a little
from the enjoyment OF the fireworks.
a fine display OF which had been pro-
vided. There were several minor ac-
cidents due to the explosion OF fire.
arms In the crowd. but nothing serious
occurred TO mar the day.
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er beauty spot in the pleasant water
scene In front Of the hotel. A fine.
enlarged view of this famous
racer occupies a prominent position
In the lobby, also photograph, hand
somely framed Of Miss Spaulding's
boat, the Shaping Sal" We hear
that the latter boat is now n back
number. and that a new yacht Is tn
take her place this summer, IN which
the fair owner will, with firm hand
on the tiller, brave the choppy seas
which best suit her taste for sailing.
Miss Alice Frost Lord and Miss
Josephine B. Neal OF the Lewiston
Journal staff. are again enjoying their
favorite scenes of Casco Bay, stopping
at the Merriconeag.
+. r. Saville and Robert n. John
son. Jr.. OF Boston, who have been
guests In former seasons, are regis
tered for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Holton and Mr..
ton were among the Sunday visitors
house TO the utmost. Mr.. Holton is a
prominent member OF the Railroad
Club and was here last summer with
the club on their outing. The club
had planned to come this year but
some unforeseen occurrence pre-
vented their taking the proposed trip.
Mrs. VI. r. Magraf and son Wallace
are again with US this season to the
qualification Of all guests, who have
learned that they may be depended
upon to leave nothing undon, In the
(Continusd on page ~
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OCEAN VIEW HOTEL.
POPULAR SOUTH HARPsWELL
HOUSE OPEN THIS WEEK.
Everything Is In Excellent Shape for
Business and the House 10 We'll
Booked AIreadv.

During the past week most of the
help for the Ocean View arrived and
took their quarters In the two cot.
tages. The lawns have been trimmed
and the immense field fronting the
mousse has been piled high with new
mown hay. Tennis courts have been
trimmed up and the flower beds and
shrubbery attended to so that the
grounds are In first class condition.
Inside the hotel a number OF improve
ments have been made. particularly
IN kitchen equipment and also In the
lobby where some brand new scenic
views have been hung, and the floors
SHINE Ike glass with new finish. A
heavy tracker OF crimson velvet carpet
has been laid on the main stairway
also.
The bookings for guests OF last
year and the year before are COM
ing fast, though many new tourists
viii make their headquarters here
this season. Among those who were
here last year who are to arrive scon.
are the Misses Pattison of New York.
VINO spent month here In 1909.
Sundays clear atmosphere almost
Continued on page ~
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MERRIc0NeA6 HOUSE.
THIS LEADING HOTEL Is DOING
A RUSHING BUSINESS.
Many Guests Enjoying Life at Harps-
wells Beautiful Point.


Mrs. r. b. woolsey and Miss Wool.
sey OF New York arrived at the house
to spend the season. their fifth here,
on Friday. Mr.. Wooisey will be de-
tained In the city until about August
first.
Preston Kyes and wife of Brins-
wick arrived last week "Wednesday
for short sojourn.
Corp. John b. Thomes OF the Port
land High School Cadets was the
guest OF Col. Campbell last week
Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. Outwater of New
York. with three children, who spent
the summer here three years ago.
have taken rooms again this season.
We are pleased to see them back
sgaip.
yf. L. II. spauliing who IL here for
thi season, is getting the sloop
y4cht "Sheerwater" ready for com
mission, and she viii soon be anoth-
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SLIGHT SHOCK.
Mrs. Amy Leonard Of Cliff Island
Sees a Vivid Flash Of Light
nina and fs Frustrated.

The lightning flashes of Tuesday
were responsible for the complete
prostration of Mrs. George Leonard,
nee Mrs. Amy Hamilton of Cliff Is
land, formerly Of Chebeague. An un-
usually vivid bolt, which apparently
struck near Mrs. James Mac Vane's
home. where Mrs. Leonard was visit
ing. gave her such a shock that she
was overcome. DR.. Hale was called
from the last boat, as he was return.
ing to his office at Chebeague and at
tended her.