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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

came to st. Louis when 1a years old
studied law under the preceptorship OF
the late Judge William c. Jones and At
torney General r. F. Wingate. was ad.
mitted to the bar in 1857 and Immediately
became active in politics. An eloquent
young man. he was prominent in Free
soil movements. became assistant, to
Francis p. Blair. leader of the Missouri
forces against the extension of slavery,
and was elected City Attorney of ST.
Louis in 1888. Two years later he enlisted
IN the Third Regiment. Missouri Infan-
try. Union Army Later he received many
horors at the hands of the Republican
party and declined many. being the recog-
nized leader in the State House of Rep
resentatives and elected Circuit Attorney
for St Louis. In 1872 he was elected
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri on Lib
erai Republican ticket. Giving up active
participation in politics after retiring
from this Office, Governor Johnson has
accepted Office but once since then,
serving IN the Legislature In 1850. There
he secured the passage of the johnson
gambling law" which resulted in the de-
struction of the refarious gambling ring
in St Louis. Governor Johnson is al
most equally well known as a student of
history and a criminal lawyer. His his
torical lectures have given him promi-
nence in the world OF public thought. He
also lectures on Criminal Law at the
Washington University.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
David r. Dyer.

David P. Dyer led the uneventful life OF
q farmers boy until he entered ST. Charles
College. After his graduation he taught
school a year and went to Bowling Green,
Mo-, and read law under James o. Broad
head, fitting himself for admission to the
bar in 1859. The next year he was elected
Circuit Attorney for the Third judicial
Circuit. In 1862 he was elected to the
House OF Representatives of the Mis-
souri, legislature and made Chairman of
the Judiciary Committee. Warmly es-
pousing the cause of the Union. he re-
cruited the Forty-ninth Volunteer In
fantry and commanded the same as
Colonel until August; 1866. when mustered
out Of service. In 1868 he was elected to
Congress. Was appointed United States
District Attorney for the Eastern District
Of Missouri in 1875 by President Grant.
Prosecuted the famous whisky-fraud
cases with great success. Became a menu
Der Of the st. Louis bar in same year,
removing to the city, In 1880 was the Re
publican candidate for Governor and re-
ceived a flattering vote. although his par
ty, was then largely in the minority in this
State Holds membership in the Grand
Army OF the Republic and in the MILL
tary order of the Loyal Legion and is now
United States District Attorney.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
George W. Lubke.

George ". Lubke. lawyer and jurist. a
native Of St Louis. received his early edu-
cation in Washington County, Illinois,
completed his academic studies in the pub
lie and private schools OF St. Louis and
became a student of law under onorab Bile
Henry Hitchcock In 1864. while yet under
age. he was admitted to practice and
opened an Office in st. Louis. In the
Eleventh Missouri Militia Regiment. Union
Army, he saw war service. and during the
years succeeding the war was in active
practice with his former legal preceptor.
The reputation which he then established
as an able lawyer and safe counselor
won him the recognition Of election, in
1883. to the bench of the st. Louis Circuit
Court After one term of six years on the
bench. where he was distinguished by his
services. he returned to the practice of his
He then formed a partnership with
Mr.. Hugo Muench. and this partnership
continued until Mr.. Muench's appointment
to his present Office. the United States
~consulship in Saxony. Judge Lubke is
now engaged in practice with his son,
George W. Lubke. Jr.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
Clinton ROwell.

Clinton Rowen. lawyer. was born in. Con-
cord. Essex County. Vt. November Il. 1881,
h son Of Guy and Clarissa Rankin)
Rowell. members Of old New England
families. With his parents he spent his
boyhood on q farm in New Hampshire,
studied In various schools and academies
and completed college at Dartmouth. Com
Ing west after his graduation. Mr.. Rowell
studied law and was admitted to the bar
at Bloomington. Ill. He removed to ST.
Louis in 1856. Just as the city was entering
upon an era of remarkable DEVELOPMENT.
Throughout the third of a century tina he
Louis bar his attachments have grown
steadily: he has experienced a constant
expansion Of reasoning and ANALYTICAL
by gratifying success as a practitioner He
possesses many OF the attributes OF the
popular orator. IL q forcible and cpnyince
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
DIAMONDS WERE RETURNED.
Honest Man Took Valuable
Brooch to Its Owner.


Philadelphia. Feb. ao-MrA Antonio 7.
Stewart returned from the Assembly in
an unhappy frame Of mind. for Just As
she entered her carriage she discovered
mat a circular diamond brooch which she
had worn was missing. She and Mr..
Stewart returned to the dressing-rooms at
the Academy. but did not inc the gems.
The owners anxiety, however, was
changed to Joy when the brooch was re-
turned Another visitor at the ball had
found 1t on the floor. and had slowed 1t
safely away until he could discover tho
owner. A newspaper advertisement had
supplied the finder with this Information.
Of the Assembly. The brooch Is about the
Size Of q half dollar. n contains nine
large. beautifully cut diamonds. It was
brother.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
THIEVES ROB THE C0L0NIALS.
Hold Up Inmates of Fashionable
San Francisco Club.

Z ia Or E<OlAlA
San Francisco, Feb. a-Five men en-
tered the Colonial Club n while one re-
maine on guard the others broke in and
rounded up the inmates. They were then
relieved of their ~valuables.
From j. Schrieber they took 500 in coin
and from John Lyons SIS in gold and a
diamond stud and ring. Clarence Water
house forfeited $1,000 in coin and a dia-
mond ring valued at sl.o00. Perry Quinn
gave up a diamond stud and ring; W. Eng
strom 800 and a diamond ring. Inc Rust
Flint yin sold ana a dlatnona mig; -
gold coin. The victims were then bound
hand and foot and laid face downward
upon the floor, two OF the robbers being
had sufficient time to get away in safety.
Then they e~xtinguished the lights and
madeg good their escape.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
Colonel Wells h. Blodxett.

Colonel Wells H Blodgett. general go
Acitor OF the Wabash Railroad. was born
at Downers Grove. ILL.,. in 1899 and was
educated at the Illinois Institute at
Wheaton. Ill He entered the railway
service In 1879 rs an assistant attorney for
the st. Louis. Kansas City and Northern
Railroad. and his entire subsequent career
has been closely identified with the legal
interests of railroads. He was general at-
torney for the St. Louis, Kansas City and
Northern from 1874 to 1873: general solicitor
from 1879 to 1854: general counsel for the
receivers OF the Wabash lines from 1884
to 1885. and general solicitor of the Wabash
since 1889. He served through the wal in
the volunteer service and was mustered
out In July. 1866. as Colonel OF the Forty
eighth Regiment of Missouri Volunteers.
His office ts in the Lincoln Trust building,
room LIZ. st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
VICTIM OF HALlUCINATl0N
GOES MAD IN HOSPITAL.
John Peters, Who Shot Himself Two
Months Ago, Fights Nurse and
Attendants.
SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Feb. D-John Peters, the son
OF the wealthy Williamsburg machine
manufacturer who created a sensation
about two months ago by confessine that
his story that he had been attacked and
shot by burglars was untrue. n that he
hao shot himself. has become violently in
sane. and the Eastern District HOSPITAL
physicians believe he cannot live long.
On Friday 1t was decided to extract the
bullet from his brain.
Several hours later he became suddenly
insane. made a vicious attack on q nurse,
and fought five male attendants before
they succeeded in putting him in .
straitjacket.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
ROBBED CHURCH OF MACHINE.
1t Belonged to Sewing Guild of
EPISCOPAL Parish.
SPECIAL.

1s1 CDHfC SFECIAb
Philadelphia, Feb. ga thief forced an
entrance into the basement Of the Episco-
pal Chapel Of st. George and. after break
ing Open several collection boxes and find
Ing no money. picked up a sewing machine
and walked east on Eenanso street with
this article of loot on his back.
A boy saw the thief escaping with the
machine, but the marauder disappeared
before a policeman could be summoned-
Womsn's Sewing Guild.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
BUMP CAUSES BOYS DEATH.
Tricycle. Accident Proves Fatal
to Delicate Child.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPECIAL.
Philadelphia, Feb. GA slight injury
received by Martin Macy. 4 years old. al
most two months ago. was the indirect
cause Of his death in the Presbyterian
Hospital, 1t IS believed.
He was playing with a tricycle. and fell.
humping his head. The injury appeared
very slight. but a few days later he COM
planned Of pains in the head, and was I'M
der medical treatment at his home until
Friday. when he was taken to the hos
pital.
Physicians told Deputy Coroner Miller
that they believed an abscess of the brain
developed from the injury and caused his
death
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
WON WAGER; DOCTORS GOT IT.
Man Held Out His Arm Until 1t
Was Nearly Paralyzed.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

SPEC1Ak
Chester. Pa. Feb. 0-Because he held
out his arm continuously for fifteen min
utes to win a wager. Edward Joseph. an
insurance agent, nearly lost the use Of the
limb through paralysis.
Joseph wagered SO with a friend that
he could hold his arm straight out from
the shoulder for fifteen minutes. Joseph
won the money. but paid 1t over to two
physicians, who spent several hours re-
placing the arm and restoring circulation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
Charles p. johnson.

Charles Philip johnson, criminal lawyer
and leading member of the Western bar.
was born and educated in Illinois and has
achieved distinction as a Missourian. AT
the age OF II he was a newspaper man.
conducting his own paper at Sparta, nj.
Graduating from McKendree College. he
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
MANGLED UNDER A TRAIN,
HE THINKS ONLY OF WIFE.
Conductor Begs Those Who Assis
Him to Break News
Gently.

REPUBLIC SPEIAL
New York. Feb. n-Wlth both his Len
mangled by the wheels OF q Long Island
Railroad train from which he had fallen.
Conductor John Stamon begged those who
ran to his assistance to break the news
gently to his wife.
I'll last long enough to see my wife
once more" he repeated as he was balng
taken to the Kings County Hospital Ap-
parently dying.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
GIRL FEARFULLY BURNED.
Hair Catches Fire as She Is Pre-
pairing Mothers Food.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
New York. Feb. 0-Fannie jacobson,
the 17-year-old daughter of Carl Jacob
son of No. 1868 West One Hundred and
Seventeenth street, was terribly burned
about the head and face in her home.
Miss jacobson lighted the gas stove to
make toast for her mother. Her hair
caught fire and before the flames could be
extinguished she was fearfully burned. 1t
Is not feared that she will be %disfigured
for life Miss Jacobson was considered
the prettiest girl in the neighborhood.
When her friends heard Of the accident
they went to her homo and expressed
sympathy for her.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

Ing advocate and trial lawyer. and has
achieved envtahle distinction as a judicious
counselor. Socially. Mr.. Rowell is a mem
Louis Club.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

John E. Bishop and Thomas H. Cobbs
comprising the weII-khown law firm OF
Bishop & Cobbs. are young men Of un-
usual qualifications and training. and now
practice with marked success. in all the
State and Federal courts. Many large ST.
Louis business concerns have placed their
legal matters in the hands Of this firm. as
have also a notably large number OF i'm
portant outside corporations.
John E. Bishop was born in Boone
County. Missouri. took his academic
course at the University Of Missouri.
graduated from the Yale Law School and
profession In st Louis in 1895.
Thomas H Cobbs. born in Lafayette
County. Missouri, graduated from Wash
ington University and the Yale Law
School. practiced in Chicago four years
and became a member OF the St. Louis
Bar in January. 1901.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

Our reputation and work - nst Of .
ence Of one man In complicated Gases
the entire stan consult without extra
charge. thus cutting the knowledge Of 0v0
nine years tells us what to d, and % w
do not have to experiment. We are in
oorpofatod n chartered By t6e State Of
Questioned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

47.65, Indianapolis and Return,
Via Vandalia Line, February q and 2; re-
turn, including February "a. Ticket offices
Seventh and Olive and Union Station.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
o

= N enlargement Of veins: the veins
affected are the ones on which your
vital powers are dependent for nour-
gu4fsrB nom more than al other con-
ditions combined. VahooeeIs 10 the d.
reot cause q prostrAHon nj
the early loss Of your mental physical
and Vital powefS. which In turn cau1es
buAness failures and unhappiness. Our
treatment for this condition Is painless:
no cutting. ne tyfnR
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
Wilbur +. Boyle.

Wilbur F. Boyle. lawyer and iurist. a
native Of Virginia. has been a resident of
st. Louis for 81 years. Here he received
his early education, became a student at
Central College. continued at Ashury Uni
versity, Greencastle, Ind. and was a law
student under Edward Bates, Attorney
General Of the United States, in the Cab
met of President Lincoln.
Judge Boyle was admitted to the bar in
St. Louis in 1865. He rose rapidly to prom
inence In his profession and In 1876 was
elected Judge Of the st. Louis CiPcuit
Court. remaining on the bench for six
years. Declining reelection. Judge Boyle
resumed private practice. becoming the
senior pariner in the law firm of. Boyle.
Adams & McKeighan. In 1S92, the firm
name became Boyle & Adams. Since 1885,
Judge Boyle has been senior member of
the firm of Boyle. Priest & Lehman.
Judge Boyle is president of h st. Louis
Country Club. is otherwise prominently
connected socially, and is a member Of
mittees OF the Worlds Fair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
BLACKWELL & Cornwall.

In the year 1876 Paul Blackwell began the
study Of patent law in the office Of his
uncle. the lats William Blackwell, of Pitts
burg. who was the first lawyer in the
United States to make a distinct special
ty OF patent law. In 1877 Mr.. Blackwell
entered the ST. Louis Law School and
graduated from that institution in 1873,
and now. as the senior member of the firm
of Blackwell & Cornwall. practices in ev-
cry one of the nine Federal Court cir
cults Of the United States. in the national
supreme Court. and represents many of
America
Since 1852 Mr.. Blackwell has given patent
law, the trademark law and the copyright
law his exclusive attention, and with what
great SUCCESS the entire legal and manu-
featuring world knows.
In 1899 Frederick R.. Cornwall Of Wash
ingtcn entered Mr.. Bakewelrs st. Louis
ONCE. after having graduated from the
Columbia University in Washington and
served In the Governments patent Office.
In 1897 he became Mr.. Bakewell's partner.
Among the great concerns represented In
all important litigation by Bakewell G
Cornwall are the Chicago Railway Equip
rent Company. the Diamond Match Com
rany. the American Car and Foundry
Company and the Westinghouse Electrical
Company.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
Z. r. & c. b. Allen.

Edmund I. Allen, head of the well-known
law firm of E. T. & C. B. Allen, and
father OF the junior partner. is one Of the
oId-established lawyers of st. Louis. rec
ognized as a leader in the field of corpora
ton law. a field into which his son. too.
has entered so successfully. The senior
Allen was born in Massachusetts and edu-
Gated at Yale College. graduating in the
class of 1857. He at once began the prac-
tice of law in the courts Of Massachusetts.
In 1853 he came West. taking up his resi-
here.
Clifford B. Allen was born in ST. Louis,
graduated from Yale in 1885 and two years
later graduated from the st. Louis Law
School. Upon his admission to the bar he
became associated with his father. To-
gether they have acquired and maintained
corporations. Their offices are in the
Wainwright building.
S SH' McKeiEhan & Watts.
John Elmore McKeighan. senior member
Of the firn of McKeighan & Watts. lead
FRS in the practice Of law In ST. Louis,
was born near Pennington. ILL.,. In 1871.
was a student at Knox College and the
University Of Michigan. graduating in the
classics In 1866. Having taken up the
study OF law he pursued his study after
Martin ~shellengerber of Touion. Ill. a
prominent member of the Illinois bar. In
1867 Mr.. McKeighan was admitted to prac-
tice In Illinois, soon removed TO Bolivar,
Mo. and established himself in St. Louis
in 1876. Here he has devoted himself al
most exclusively to civil practice. has
made a special study of commercial and
corporation law. and the breadth and
scope of his power have been evidenced
both as counselor n trial lawyer. Mr..
McKeighan represents many large cor
pcrations and estates and Is often called
In as special counsel in important cases.
NJ. F. Watts. a native Missourian. is a
graduate of Cornell University and the
las practiced law in St. Louis since 1880,
being prominent as n corporation lawyer.
and is general counsel for the Terminal
Railway Association.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
HiEdon, LonEaa and Hopkins.

1t is the record Of the law firm Of Hig-
don. Longan and Hopkins that since its
organization In 1887. It has taken out a
greater number n moro valuabl patents
than any other firm in st. Louis.
Devoting itself exclusively to the prac-
tice of patent. trademark and copyright
Law. this firm. which, in a review of this
kind. deserves a notable position among
the leaders in the progress of st. Louis,
has conducted many of the most impor-
tant patent and trademark cases in the
courts of the West.
1t is interesting TO NOW that Higdon.
Longan and Hopkins are the legal rep
resentatiyes in their special line for such
firms as the ~Studebaker Bros. Manufac-
turing Company, the Frederick & Bascom
Rope Company. the Wrought Iron Range
Company. the Bernis Bros. Bag Company,
William Waltke & Co. and the Columbia
Biscuit Company.
John c. HigdOn, senior member Of the
firm. is a graduate Of the William Jewell
60 !ege and a membe of the American
Society OF Mechanical Engineers. Edward
u: Iongan is a graduate Of the University
OF Missouri and of Yale. James l. Hop
kins is a graduate of Washington Univer-
slty and is the author of Hopkins on
Unfair Trade a notable work on trade
mark law. The firms Offices are at COS
G6-ST-68 Missouri Trust building, with
branch offices In Washington. u. C.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

Remember 70 10 not adv@h's "st g md d aasher when ys MA. Ne make you nc false
premise nsthg but what 70 san Do and always d a. 70 premise
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
BLADDER

and kidney diseases, the symptoms Of
which are palms In the back and loins.
puf6ness Of the eyes. swelling q the
feet, frequent and scalding urtnatons
disturbing you from you nights sleep.
y . thousand other symptoms which
you can appreciate better than We can
describe, are all permanently cursd By
our system Of treatment. irrespective
OF who has treated you and failed Or
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
PARALYSIS.

P~aFatyttce md cdppies throw away
their orutchss. We have startled the
citizens throughout the land by our
seemingly miraculous work. and the
most skeptical have been convinced.
must believe. Our methods Of treat
ment Of cases Of this character are not
by medicine alone. and when once
cured they stay cured. II you are dis
couraSed, come to uR
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

Dropsy II many times caused b. the
kidneys failing to eliminate the waste
products Of the body. Failing to do
complications. resulting In q variety Of
diseases. not only Of the kidneys
themselves, but Of every other organ.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
PRO8TATlC

o tno links or any part Of the bsAy are
usually caused By Q rundown systen. We
care NOT nov long you may have suffered
with this condition. a. We dry them At
once.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
PRIVATE DISEASES

We cure all diseases Of Q prfvato na-
turs about which most people dislike to
them quickly. safely and surely. Ahso-
lutte secrecy assured.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
WEAKNESS

10 . partial Or complete loss Of nan's
vital powers and 10 usually due 10 Z
weakened and impaired condition Of
brain work and youthful d;ndpauons.
Our treatment for this condition 10 not
. stimulating one. but a permanent
one. It strengthens the weakened
parta, builds up the weak and I'm
paired nerves. thereby restoring to
man the vim and vtgor that he snco
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21

AEV ysu sns II ths un~fortunatss who
has made Q wrong cosnmsnesmsnt and
failure IN NET II ysw weahsnsa ~
ten crying cot for helpf No man who
has Ssm guilty q s1eess = safe t hfs
wtl suoh ttms - his rrors have bssn
corrected TIE crisis win scenes Or
later surety come N an early Hsvsn-
dvs treatment may ave you much
suffe1tng. Our eure for weak men a0ts
BY sveroomfng and renewing de- a.
fects q thess sxoesseA II strsngthens
the weakened parts. stops al ls0ss Il
vitality. delays Dsrvousnsss. rsmsvss
all reflex complications Of diseases and
quickly restores the patient - what
Nature intended q healthy ard happy
man. with ssmpIsts mental ana yAyA-
cal power.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-21
BLOOD POISON

70 Q septio cendition Of the hlaal
Ssn.sd By The uric acid crystals Of he
joints and musolea Our densrtmso4
for b treatment Of rheumatsm ~
been recently reftted With I'M III
known latest applianceA and the soul.
raek1nS pains vanish 1t once. Swoilsa
duced and made free. Caseo thsf nv.
bafned other physicians and stubborn.
ly refused to yield to ordinary method.
are quickly subdued. To convincs ths
skeptfoal We will Gfvs them ono freo
trDRSmAnt n fhAv iii .~n