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St. am ost-gispat4 utstorn, Pas 31, 1887. Hit Pill JAKE SHAB.PE, BLOODLESS BATTLE OFFICIAL LESSONS. Daharntil, the commander of the Ameer's forces, was captured and beheaded. OA EES firmly apply the existing legislation on education.

In regard to economy in the public expenditures they proposed, to retrench 60,000,000 francs. Referring to the political color of the Cabinet, the Premier said "Wsdo not reflect especially the views of anybody." Ayolce: "You are Ferry's double," followed by applause from the Left. M. Eouvier concluded by declaring amid loud protests from the Left thai the Cabinet relied upon the support of the Republican majority. Answering a question put subsequently, M.

Eouvier said the Government intended that all citizens, even Seminarists should be subjected to the obligations of military service. Applause by the centre. About 800 youths gathered outside of the Chamber of Deputies this afternoon, and Joined in the cry of "Vive Boulanger." The police dispersed them. 305? IV. BROADWAY 307 Two Jurors Excused and Connsel Again Hard at Work.

New York, May 81. The work of getting a ury to try Jake Sharps was continued to-day. The prisoner did not seem much relieved at his three days' rest. When the wheel was given a turn by Clerk Walsh, and he was about to call the name of the juror drawn, Carl Eohnweiler, who had been selected as juror No. 8, arose in the box.

and addressing the Court, said: "Your Honor, feel that I can not consistently with my conscience, remain a juror in this case. The sentiment which I expressed to you last Friday Is even stronger since recess than It was before, and I hope you will excuse me from erving as a Juror." To a query from the Court, Juror said he had no other reason. Judge Barrett said that he had Intended to Inform counsel of the action of this juror, but as he thought it a matter that should not be made pubiio the counsel for the prosecution, defense and the Judge consulted for over twenty minutes. The result of the consultation was that Mr. Eohnweiler was excused with the consent of counsel, as was also juror No.

6, Morris Kohlenger, whose physician had certified that it would be dangerous for him to sit through a long trial. These excuses created three vacancies to be filled. The work of getting other jurors was then continued. 6,000 pairs knee pants reduced to 15c, 25o and 60c to-morrow at the Globe, 70S to 713 Franklin avenue. 1,000 pairs men's solid calf shoes reduced to $1.60 and $2.60, Our $3.60 men's shoes are sold elsewhere at $5.

Men's shoes from $1 up to the finest in the great reduction sale at the Globe, 706 to 713 Franklin avenue. AMONG THE BROKERS. Strike In A 1 toon a Granite Mountain Re portMining Gossip. Sheridan sold at 40 cents and later was of- fered at that figure. Peacock sold in small lots at 62ti cents to- day.

Balbach was bid IS cents and offere 20 cents. L. E. Taylor has returned bringing good news from the Juniper and the Bobinson and Austin. President Burnham of the Yavanal Is ex pected home this week.

He went down to arrange for Increasing the milling capacity. A meeting of the stockholders of the Lochiel asbeld this afternoon, andan affirmative vote taken on the propos.tion to bond the mine for $16,000 to pay off the floating debt. Lochiel was 6 cents bid, offered at 7 cents to day. News has been received from Montana that a ell-defined vein of good ore has been found in the Altoona. The assays run from $34 to J4iU.

The Altoona is owned by a close syndicate of local mine-owners. Chas. Clark of the Granite Mountain la the principal owner. The Granite Mountain report for the week ending May 23 was received to-day. superintendent Plummer reports on nineteen points where work is in progress that the veins run from 1 to 8 feet, averaging i'l feet, and that the assays run from 100 oz.

up, averaging 1S3 oz. Mill A crushed 48 tons, averaging l.rj oz. and mill crushed 273 tons, averaging 132 oz. The mills saved SUS per cent. To-morrow is tbe date on which the owners of stock in foreign corporations will be privileged to make return to the Assesssor on (he stock in their possession.

It is not probable that any of them will make returns, and, although nothing definite has been decided on, it is probable that thote who have not emigrated will wait tor the Assessor's action, instead of making returns on tneir stocg. ine decision or mi Bell does not cover the point made by tbe Granite Mountain people that because the company pays taxes in this State the stock is not taxable here. 6,000 UN laundered shirts at 15c, re-enforced linen bosom shirts, 45c; imported Balbriggan, underwear at 75c; 2,000 children's fine plaited waists at 25c, In the great reduction sale this week at the Globe, 706 to 713 Franklin avenue. FISHING FOR "SLCKEKS." How Mr. H.

A. Kimball of Cincinnati Manages to Line His Purse. H. A. Kimball, a citizen of Cincinnati, who styles himself the American and European Secret Service Company, is making consider able money selling slips of paper to men who Imagine they have detective blood coursing through tbeir veins.

lie sAis them for $5 apiece, nicely printed commis sions, entitling them to all the privi leges of any other citizen. If they get themselves sworn in as deputy-constables tuey can witn the aid 01 one 01 these commis sions make an arrest, lust as they could without it. This morning a young man. fired with an ambition to outdo the 1'inkertons. Vidocq, and all other thief-takers, called at the lour courts and exhibited one of these $5 slips of paper to Chief of Detectives, O'Neill.

The lat ter admired it very much and told him It was quite pretty, but a rather expensive lux ury at J5. hen the young man left It was with a faint idea that he was a greater sucker than detective. It is said that Kimball is mak ing "barrels of raonev" In the South, organ Izlng large bodies of detectives in various towns, the usual initiation fee of $5 from each man being received by mm. 6,000 Seersucker and mohair coats and vests reduced to $1.60. $2.60., and some very fine ones at $4, at the Globe, 705 to 713 Franklin avenue.

SHERMAN'S BOOM. The Buckeye Republican Leader Goes to Springfield, 111., in Style. Chicago, 111., May 81. Senator John Sher man left for Springfield on the 8:45 train this morning over the Chicago Alton road. He was met at the depot by a number of proml nent citizens.

Tbe Union League Club had chartered a special train, which was elegantly fitted up, and made tbe journey of the Senator much more pleasant than It would otherwise have been. Before reaching Springfield It la expected that tbe special train will be met by Gov. Oglesbv, Senator Culloin, the State officers and the reception committee appointed bv the Legislature, who left ths lat ter city on an early morning train for the pur pose. The State party will board the special train, and the entire company will resume their Journey to Springfield. There Senator Sherman will be the guest of Senator Culloin.

Senator Sherman will return to Chicago on ihursday, and on the evening of that day public reception will be tendered him at the Grand Pacihc Hotel. A new line of suits, for boys up to 18 years reduced to $2.60 and $5 to-morrow at the Globe, 703 to 713 Franklin avenue IN LOVERS' PARK. John Mats Shoots His Sweetheart and Kills Himself. Beading, May 81. At Lovers' Park, just before midnight last night, John Matz, aged 26 years, shot and severely wounded Annie Grldg.

He then shot himself through the heart and died almost instantly. The woman who Is 25 years of age, was married fonr years ago to a man named Howard Fox, but was granted a divorce last March. Jealousy was the cause of last night's tragedy and the Cor oner's jury to-day rendered a verdict to that eiiect. The woman will recover. "We consider this beer (Conrad's Bud weiser) a healthy and invigorating stlmu laat." rhyslclana' opinion.

The inhabitants of the Province of Herat and of the adjoining districts are greatly exolted over the success of the revolted tribes, and. It is stated, are ready to join the Ghilzals. Hungary. ATTIC T5T A CHURCH. Loudon, May 81.

During- ervice In the Cathedral at Pressburg, Hungary, on Sunday, an alarm of fire was raised. A panic ensued and many of the congregation were injured In the crush which resulted from the frantic endeavors of the people to reach the doors. No further particulars of the panic have been re ceived. CUBAN CLAIMS. The United States Pressing the Spanish Gov- eminent for Their Payment.

Special cablegram to the Post-Dispatch. LONDON, May 31. A Madrid correspondent says: The United States is again pressing the government at Madrid to pay several million dollars for damages claimed by former Cubans who have since become naturalized American citizens, and whose property was sequestrated while they were still subjects of Spain in consequence of their participation in the different rebellions. The confiscation was completed before the naturalization took place. Spain has already paid several millions of dollars awarded under such claims by the Washing ton Arbitration Commission.

Senor Moro in the Cortes yesterday, stated that the Spanish and American Governments were negotiating about enormous claims against Cuba which the Colonial Treasury wa utterly unable to pay without the assistance of the mother country. As a matter of fact the claims of the French residents in Spain and of the Americans in Cuba for damages suffered at the hands of the Government authorities or from their troops during the civil wars, are the only ones which have ever been admitted and paid by the Madrid Government. THE FISHERY TROUBLES. An Important Discussion of the Question In the Dominion Senate. Ottawa, Ontario, May 81.

In the Senate last evening, Mr. Power moved that in opening this House, it is the duty of the Government of Canada to see that in any arrangement the admission of United States fishermen to the ter ritorial waters of Canada, which may be entered into between tne Governments or Great Britain and the United States, special pro vision shall be made that fishermen of the latter country, when within the waters of Canada, shall be subject to the laws and regulations by which Canadian fishermen are for the time being governed. He strongly condemned the unfair way in which Canada has been treated by the Lnited States in regard to tbe interpretation put on article 21 of tne ashlngton treaty by placing a duty on cans containing fish. Tbe Government of Canada should close up anv avenues of mis construction bv tbe United States whicn nad proved such a grievance in the past. senator riaythorn of Prince hdwara island.

urged an increase in tbe number of the fishery police. The American people, he said, notwithstanding tbeir energy and intelligence, were difficult people to negotiate with. If another fisherv treatv were to be concluded, the Government should see that the rights of Canada were respected under it. Mr. Abbott, leader of tne Government, said he was glad to see that the fishery question was looked upon as of great Importance bv both political parties.

The question raised by Senator Powers was very much like tbe question raised after tbe Fortune Bay affair. The American fishermen, in that case undoubtedly broke the laws of Newfoundland, which the Canadian fishermen were bound to respect, ller Majesty's Government took the view that the law ought to be observed by ail alike. II that was disputed by the American Government it was equally maintained by the British Government. Tbe Dominion Government would bring this matter before the Imperial author! ties to see that the rights of Canada were maintained. The motion was unanimously adopted.

NO MORE MIXED MARRIAGES. Toronto. Ontario. May 31. Archbishop Lynch has issued the following order to all the priests in his diocese In Ontario: "You will please announce to your people that we have determined to grant no dispensations for mixed marriages when the woman Is a non Catholic.

Experience of many years has roved that a Protestant mother cannot raise er children Catholics, and she is thus unable to comply with the essential condition on which such dispensation is granted. They may apply to noma direct, tney will." CHINA AND JAPAN. French Loan for a Railroad Admiral Shu. feldt's Libel Suit. Ban Francisco, May 81.

The steamer City of New York arrived yesterday with mall lntelll gence from Hong Kong down to May 6, and from Yokohama to May 13. The Chinese have declined to subscribe money for a new Chi nese railroad, and in consequence the Comptoir des Compte de Paris has contracted to lend the Chinese Government 3,000,000 taels for the purpose. INFLUX OF CHINESE. Five thousand Chinese left Hone Rons for America during aiarcn and April, tearing the new treaty would deprive them of some of the privileges. ADMIRAL SCHUTELDT LIBEL BUTT.

Rear-Admiral Scbufeldt of the United States Navy has commenced a libel suit against the proprietor of the Shanghai Courier, growing out of an article in reference to the Admiral's presence and motives in Corea. TOKIO RAIL WAT COMPLETED. The Tokio Hallway between Yokohama and Odawara was completed May 2 and la open for travel. THE JAPANESE FLEET. The Japanese Naval Department has decided to make the standing fleet consist of fifty war ships and several cruisers.

ADOPTING GERMAN POLICE REGULATIONS. The police regulations of Germany are being adopted by the Japanese Police Bureau. BELLEVILLE. A 'Whole Family Taken Down With DiphtheriaTwo Dead Notes. Four or five days ago a young daughter of Alderman Gruenewald of the Sixth Ward was taken down with diphtheria.

She had the disease in its most malignant form and two of her sisters also caught It, although all due precaution was used by tne parents to prevent the disease being communicated. At an early hour this morning, tbe one who was first stricken down. Josephine ageu years, uieo. and several hours afterwards another of the girls named Lena, aged 4 years, also expired. The third daughter Freda, aged 14 years, is also in a serious condition, aud, this morning shortly after the two girls expired, Cvrus, a boy ag'ed nine years, began to show unmistakable evidences of having contracted tbe dread disease.

Tbe parents are nearly wild with grief at the affliction which has come upon them. There are no other cases in the neighborhood where the Gruenwalds live, but on account or the malignant form in which they have the disease, tbe authorities will use every precaution to prevent the disease from spreading. This morning Mr. Isaao Prosser. the gentle man who has superintended the erection of the new steel plant in connection with the Waugh Nail Mill, was presented by hla employes with an elegant diamond ring, a gold' head umbrella, and a gold pin with a pearl handle, as a token of their appreciation of kindly qualities.

The presentation was made at the National Hotel, Mr. Jas. Fltzpatrick making the presentation speech. Mr. Prosser will leave to-night for Berming ham, where he will superintend the con' struction of a steel plant similar to the one which was erected in this city under his super vision.

The Colllnsville and Caseyville schools held a joint picnic to-day in a grove midway be tween the two villages. Colgate's Cashmere Bouquet Rapidly yields a creamy lather which softens ana oeautines tne skin. Ivanhoe Council, Legion of Honor, will on Friday evening, Juan 3, give a complimentary entertainment and Iod at their hall, south west corner of Jefferson avenue and Walnut street. A SHOUT BUT LIVELY SKIRMISH IX JUSTICE EYAS'S COURT THIS MORNING. Mr.

John D. Johnson Characterizes the Snlt Agaimt Fernow as a Piece of BlackmailThe Lie Passes Chairs Brandished and a Copy of the Revised Statutes Brought Into Requisition The Cause of the Trouble A Pretty Bow. The case of Joseph Maas against J. A. W.

Fernow, the drngglst, who gained some notoriety as having sold the chloroform that worked oft the unfortunate Preller, was called In the court of Justice Byan this morning. The plaintiff's case is somewhat vague ly set out in the following complaint: Joseph Maas, plaintiff, vs. J. A. TV.

Fernow, defendant. Plaintiff states that on or about June, 1. 1SS6, one Dora became Indebted to him, and said Dora agreed to pay and plaintiff agreed to receive payment of said indebtedness in board and That afterward the defendant Fernow be-, came acquainted with the said Dora, who be came an inmate of the house occupieu uy mo defendant, and when plaintiff called at said house and demanded payment from said Dora the defendant Fernow became angry and much disn leased at his presence there: that plaintiff ciuied upon said Dora several times. and demanded payment oi saia lnueoieuiieos but was invariably met with excuses of various kinds and asked to grant further time. Thut afterwards, to wit, about October 1, 1886 the defendant Fernow became so anxious and solicitous concerning the frequent visits of plaintiff to said house fuV the purpose of enforcing the performance of said DORA'S CONTRACT with Plaintiff that he used verv offensive and violent language and threatened to kick plaintiff out of doors if he ever entered the premises again.

That afterwards, to wit, about October 6, 1886, tbe defendant Fernow promised to pay plaintiff $170 In instalments of 110 per month thereafter on condition that plaintiff would cease and discontinue his visits to the said Dora, and plaintiff further says, that in pursu ance of sai agreement and promise made to him by the defendant Fernow, he has ever since then ceased to lurther annov. displease. harrass or worry the defendant by visiting the said Dora, by reason of which and tne premises the defendant has become and is indebted to him in the sum of $70 being tbe amount of seven monthly instalments of $10 each for which and his costs he asks judgment. Joseph Maas, plaintiff. When the case was called the plaintiff asked a continuance on the ground that an important witness was absent.

As this was the second setting of the case, the defendant's attorney, Mr. John D. Johnson, objected, and characterized the suit as A ATTEMPT AT BLACKMAIL. At the application of this uncomplimentary term, Mr. Chas.

Hamm, the attorney for Mr. Maas, jumped to his feet and advanced toward Mr. Johnson in a threatening attitude. Mr. Johnson could hardly have chosen a more favorable position had he been anticipating the attack which his eloquence invited.

He stood with his right band resting on the table which Is at a right angle with and joining Judge Ryan's desk. To tbe other side of the table and deployed so as to move upon his flank was tbe advancing and hostile Hamm. Mr. J. A.

W. Fernow was to Mr. Johnson's rear and acting as a reserve. As If by a preconcerted signal, when Hamm moved from his position on Johnson's right Haas, the plaintiff, who was facing Johnson and separated from Hamm by Judge Ryan's desk, threw his forces into an attitude of defense, with his hand under his coat as If in search of a weapon, and in the form described in infantry tactics as "position 2 in the command, load." With the very first blush of hostile demonstration Mr, Johnson gathered a copy of tbe revised statutes that adorned the table to his right, and falling one pace to the rear so that he occupied a ground which would enable him to bear both upon tbe flank and front stood awaiting the command "fire. It is very difficult to arrive at a correct understanding of the engagement without a dia gram of the battle ground, but that subsequent description may be clear it will be necessary in a resume of line or so to call the attention to the fact that after the explosion of the "blackmail" racket Mr.

Johnson was the central figure of the picture preparing to repel boarders, while to his front was Maas like Ajax defying the lightning, and the burly Hamm approaching on the plank. No opportunity could have been greater for the display of military genius. It was plainly evident that a divertissement was needed. 'Whoever says lam a blackmailer, lies," shouted Hamm. There were several witnesses in the room and their turmoil at tbe sudden aggressiveness of things added much to the waruae atmosphere.

READT TO SHOOT. Little Mr. Maas mistaking the clamor of the visitors and the calls of his own cohorts as a demonstration of the enemy, called: "If Mr Johnson strikes me I shall shoot him." This threat upon the main body made it necessary to call up the reserve, and Mr Fernow picked np the chair on which he bad been sitting, and waving it wildly over his head, stepped about with tne martial symp toms of the legendary bull who visited the china shop. Tue whole scene was so momentary that it would require instantaneous lingual photography to do it justice. Julge Ryan.iwitb that Immediate and masterly grasp of a dangerous situation which always characterizes his work, whether phy sical or legal, stood up in pis cnair, and witn a watchful hand upon his ammunition, which consisted of two marble paper-weights, did tbe only proper thing under the circum stances.

He began to make a speech. Like that "something" in the eye of "old John Burns of Gettysburg," whicn made the bravest re spect it, there was in the Judge's face an ex pression of "git thar, Eli" that calmed the turbulent elements into respectful silence. "Why, gentlemen, lam astonished," began his Honor, and he proceeded with a most scathing rebuke. The advancing forces fell respectfully to their respective places and the clouds gently wafted on tee oreeze iurmsnea Dy tue judge auickiv disappeared. No blood was sneu.

tven a Diowwas not strnck. but tbe scene demonstrated the possi bilities of a Justice court when invaded by genuine talent. MR. MASS. thoroughly embarrassed by the light in which Mr.

Johnson's casual remark had placed tbe litigation, anked leave to withdraw his suit at bis own expense. Aitnougn urged Dy ms attorney not to do so he was firm in his resolve and the case was dismissed. When the parties had left the court Judge Byan remarked that Mr. Johnson was proba bly the only lawyer at the St. Louis Dar who could throw a case out of court on a mere proposition by the opponent to continue.

THE SUIT of which the above marks the termination was brought to recover $70, the amount of seven monthly Installments now due on the promised payment of $170. Maas, tbe plaintiff bad advanced the money to Mrs. Dora Lange a very comely widow of 30, for whom he enter tained considerable regard. Mrs. Lange subsequently became the housekeeper ior air.

rernow, ana mat gentleman annoyed at tne irequent calls of Mr. Maas to collect bis debt, promised to see that Mrs Lange paid It in the installments of S10. Mrs Lange left the house of Mr. Fernow and went to keeping rooms at 1423 Pine street. With her departure Fernow claimed that his interest In the matter ceased.

Mr. Maas refused to take this view tbe matter, and tried to hold Mr. Fernow responsible for the debt. The charge of blackmail grew out oi the tact that Mr. Jrernow is soon to be roar ried, and he regarded tbe platonie association or his name wish that ot Mrs.

Lange as an at tempt to frighten him into payment. When this phase I the case became prominent. Mr. Maas was himself reluctant to publicly assume such a position, and withdrew his suit. Mrs.

Lange, after the suit was dismissed stated that she loved Mr. Fernow, and that he had treated her badly. Fernow further avow ed that the matter was a blackmailing scheme out woniu say nothing more. Imperfect digestion and assimilation pro duce disordered conditions of the system which grow and aro confirmed by neglect. Dr.

J. II McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier, by Its tonic properties, cures Indl gestion and gives tone to tbe stomach. $1 per bottle. Obituary. Ft Telegraph to the Post-Dispatcw.

Carthage, May 81. The wife ofEev. J. G. Hlbbard, tbe newly appointed pastor of the Congregational Church, died this morning at the parsonage, after a few days' sickness.

They came herefrom Stanton, rive weeks ago. 2uclt only son is expected to-day. MAYOR HEWITT OF NEW YORK INSTRUCTS MAYOR FRANCIS OF ST. LOUIS. How to Regard the Party Interests, Kicking Conncilmen, Bad Laws, Applicants for Office, Etc.

The Municipal Credit Assessor Temple Recommends Nine Changes in His Department Municipal Notes. This morning Mayor Francis, who returned yesterday from Washington and New York, relieved Acting-Mayor Bannerman of the duties of the Municipal Executive. By 10 'clock the ante-room was crowded with poli ticians, applicants for positions, lawyers and clients. Interceding for executive clemency. Delegates, Conncilmen and heads of departments.

Among those awaiting an andience were several members ot the Cleveland Invitation Committee, one of whom said: During his visit to New York, Mayor Francis and some of our party called on Mayor Hewitt, who gave some views that I think will be adopted. Mr. Hewitt received us very courteously. Some ot the party remarked that the new Sunday law was enforced very strictly, as the visitors had occasion to re mark. Not a saloon was opened in New York on Sunday, nor could you get a bottle of wine or beer at any hotel table in tbe city.

Mayor Hewitt said: 'Yes, the law is strictly enforced. think it is the duty of the Mayor to enforce the laws that are enacted. If they are bad laws let them be repealed, but so long as they are on the books they should be enforced. When the Sunday law went Into effect, they told me that it would kill the party to strictly enforce the law. I told them that if the party couldn't stand the enforcement of the provisions it ought to die then by the execution of the law.

I notified the police commissioners. who are my appointees, that the law must be enforced, or they must make room for men Who would see that it was enforced. On learning that Mayor Francis was just making his appointments for the coming four vears Mayor Hewitt said: When I first came in office I was importuned to death bv armlicants for places and by their friends. After a week or two 1 nad a circular letter preparea ana mailed to every applicant and every person who had called on that business notifying mem mat 1 only appointed heads of depart ments, holding them responsible for all ap pointments under them. I do not submit the names of my appointments to the Council for confirmation.

Of the nine appointments made two were Republicans. It so hap pens. If seven more competent Republicans were available for the other seven places I nouia nave annointea them, hea the sub ject of vetoes was suggested Mayor Hewitt aid: veto about one-fourth or tbe bills passed by tbe Assembly; sometimes, indeed. three-fourths. Let me He then went over to his desk.

and picking up two batches of bills thumbed hem over. No: it's the other way 10-uay. 1 signed ntteen and vetoed rive. Mayor Hewitt la very popular in New York, where bis actions. I believe, would be ap proved 11 no assumed tne powers 01 an auto crat.

It remains to be seen what lessons our Mayor will derive from the talk with New York's brainy and determined executive." The City's Credit. During his visit to New York Mayor Francis had several conferences with financial agents concerning the refunding of $4,399,000 01 tue bonded lebt at SVt per cent. Tbe good reputation of St. Louis had preceded him. The fact that the city has made good every obligation it ever entered nto without delay gives it good credit in the money market.

Already a sufficient loan has been made to meet all the maturing bonds. Vacancies in the Water Department. Assessor-and-Collector-of-Water-Bates Tem ple has revised his list of employes of the Water Department and forwarded it to Mayor Francis tor his approval. Eight Republicans and one Democrat have been Included in the list. The unfortunate Democrat whose name has been sent to his Honor for dismissal is Inspector Pat Long, who was appointed uurmg Assessor siott's term 01 office.

Assessor Temple, after familiarizing himself witn the workings 01 the department, has de cided to make these changes. Gus Berthold's name is also on the list. He was ap pointed to an Inspectorship by Mayor xne recommendation ox the Democratic Assessor in Long case caused a general surprise at tbe CitvHall. where a strong effort will be made to have the Mayor overrule the action of the Assessor. Mayor Francis has not yet taken any action on tne 11st 01 names submitted to him.

Municipal Notes. The Board of Public Improvements met to day to consider a lot of petitions for sewers. Councilman Phil Rohan, when sneaking of Mr. Ganahl's position on the slate, says tbe cuu is not yet. Comptroller Campbell will submit his an nual appropriation bill to-mtrht.

it it is com pleted in time for the meeting of the Assem- Diy mis evening. Mayor Francis has prepared the remainder of his state for the Council, but will probably not submit the new names until the nomina tions of Messrs. Turner and Mc2ath are acted upon. The Railroad Committee of the House of Delegates visited Lemp' Brewery this after noon to maae an examination oi tne line of the proposed cable switch between the Iron Mountain Southern Railroad tracks and tbe brewery, Several attempts to obtain permis sion for a steam switch have been made, but were beaten in the Municipal Assembly. The bill now before the House proposes to build a caoie irom the railroad to the brewery on oovcum BLieeii.

JUDGE NOONAN RETURNS. Defendants Lightly Treated, Except a Gen tleman Who Wanted Whisky. Judge Moonan occupied the bench of the Court of Criminal Correction this mornlne after an absence of several days and disposed of a large docket. All the defendants were discharged, however, except one who waived examination and was held for the Grand-Jury in $500 bond. This was the case of Alfred W.

Kossuck, charged with defrauding Henry Gehner, the wholesale liquor-dealer, of a bar rel of whisky valued at $ll. Kossack Is the young man who is alleged to have done np a iiuiuueir iiquur-uemurs. John tileason. charged with robberv In the nrst deeree; Luther Brascher, assault to kill; uamcB uiccii, same, nan urasjner, same, an uau ynuuuuitrjr Hearings, ana were uis cnargeu. The case or nomas, alias B.

Stanton. cnareea wiin rooDery in me nrst degree, was conunueu icenerauv. The cases of John Mulroy, grand larceny; Henry Marshall, robbery in the first degree Agnes Bailey, petit larceny, and Marv J. Knr. rell, assault and battery were dismissed for want oi prosecution.

Aolle prosequies were entered In the cases of John olf, erand larceny: Frank Fltzareralrt. same: jonn aiuiroy, assault and batery John A. Johnson, same: Anton Stadel. same, and uaxnoiu iv uitniar petit larceny. Criminal Court Cases.

George Eeed, a negro, was tried in the Criminal Court this morning on a chares of errand larceny, was convicted of petit larceny, fined $100 and sentenced to the Work-house He stole a silver watch and chain valued at less than 130 irom Anton lutser. There were also three pleas received. John Blign, charged with grand larceny; James Eerr, same, and Albert Isabel, burglary and larceny, all pleaded guilty to petit larceny and Isabel and Eerr were fined $100 each and sentenced to the Work-house, while Bileh, who is a U-year-old boy, got on witn a miny aays- jail sentence Bligh stole a $35 gold watch from the Adams Express Company, wnere ne was employed Kerr stole $42 from raicts S. Leeak and Al bert Isabel broke into a car of the St. Louie Bridge Tunnel Company and stole $50 worth of corn.

Busy, But Nc Wonder. They are selling good suits for young men up to 18 years for $2.50 and $5 in the great re duction sale at the Qloss, 705 to 713 Franklin ayeaue. Pure and Unadulterated aire din a Of World-Wide Reputation, 40c Per Pound 3 SI. ICE CREAMS ICES 'The Choicest In the Land." resident of St. Louis, Is the guest of her brother.

Dr. Brooks, on West Pine street. Miss Annie McCourtney spent last week with friends on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Miss W. H.

Spreen and daughter. Mias Maud Spreen, spent last week witn Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harding at Pacific, Mo.

Miss Ann Carter Wick ham left Sunday eveninv for a visit of a few days to friends In the country. iur. ana Mrs. A. B.

ison, who have been visiting the family of Dr. E. S. Carpenter, have returned borne. Dr.

Gregory is In Chicago attending the National Medical Convention, of which be is President. He Is accompanied by bis son, Dr. Elisba Gregory, and his dauguters, Misses Alexis and Maria Gregory. Mrs. Ed McAfee is visiting relatives In Car-ronton.

Mrs. R. E. Bozier has returned from a visit to the family of Mr. J.

L. Merrick. Miss Ethel White has returned from a visit last week to the family of Judge Black well in Illinois. Mrs. J.

T. Gmellch or Boonvllle arrived last week to viblt St. Louis friends. Miss Taliie Brant, who has been visiting Miss Almy Breckenrldge, goes East shortly to visit Mrs. Wyckliffe Preston.

Trunks! Trunks! Trunks! I have now in stock tbe largest and most complete assortment of traveling goods In the West steamer, Eugenia, Saratoga and sole-leatber trunks for ladles and gents. Bags sndr satchels of every style and description, 1 1 everything needed by the traveling and at remarkably low prices. P. C. MtJRPHT, Third and SU Charles Streets.

THE BAPTIST ANNIVERSARIES. Last Day of the Session Conclusion of the Home Missionary Anniversary. Minneapolis, May 81. This Is tbe last day of the Baptist anniversaries. Many of the delegates left last night and more are leaving to-day.

The Home Mission anniversary was continued this morning. C. E. Hew-It, D.D., presented the report of the Committee on Indians, showing the work among them has been remarkably successful. In the Indian population of the Indian Territory there are 750 church members, 150 ordained preachers and HiO churches.

Tbe report concludes with an earnest appeal for more missionaries and money. Muscogee University has had pupils, since its organization in 1S80. The report recommends that this school be liberally supported. The committee think a great mistake has been made in treating the Indians as paupers. Dr.

Wayland of Philadelphia opened the discussion on the report, and was followed by Rev. S. A. F. Stable of Lawrence, Kan.

D. J. Pierce of Oregon and others, con suming the remainder of the morning session. Coming Home to Die. At a period of life when budding woman hood requires all her strength to meet tne ds mands nature makes upon it, many a young woman returns heme from the severe mental strain of school with a broken-down consti tution and her functions disarranged, to go to an early grave.

If sbe bad been wisely counseled and given the benefit of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription" her bodilv develon- ment might have kept pace with her mental growth, and health and beauty would not nave given way to decline and death. OCR NEIGHBORS. Items of Interest and Gosaip From the Ad jacent Towns. Brighton.

May 30. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pelbam of Leoti City, Kan. and Mrs.

Ben. Pel. ham of Shipman, were recent visitors here. A surprise birthday party was tendered Master Albert Strong on Friday evening, by his mother, which was attended bv a large number of his young friends. Refreshments were served during tbe evening and the Brighton Orchestra furnished elegant music.

Will Mars ton returned home from Ottawa, on Sunday morning. Rev. Bruyer reached his farewell sermon at the aptist Cburcb on Sunday morning. Memorial services were held In the Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the G. A.

It. llev. tloui of Plasa delivered the annual address. Mrs. Wiley of St.

Louis Is visiting relatives at this place-Mrs. Spence Brown is entertaining her sister. Mrs. Mattie uerdman oi Morrlsonville. 31iss Millie Hetdeman is visiting In Alton.

Miss Luella Bentley of New York is the guest of her cousins, tbe Misses Lille y. Mrs. Agnes flulburt of Cornell, wtth her two children, Is making a visit witb relatives here. -Doug Leach was over from Jerseyville on Sunday. Miss Alice Kelsey will entertain a company of lriunds on Tuesday evening com plimentary to her gnest.

Miss Daisy Preston oi bhipman. Decorati Day was appropri ately observed here to-day, visitations being made to tbe five cemeteries. Music was furnished by tbe John's Band and the Glee Club. Judge Peebles of Chesterfield made the prin cipal address at tbe Brighton Cemetery. A large crowd was In attendance and flowers In profusion decked the graves.

Miss Nellis couius spent bunaay wim menus in oou-burn. North St. Louis. The Literary Society of the Church of the Redeemer will have a reunion and picnic July 4 at Forest Park. The Knights ot Labor.

Varnlsbers' Assembly, will bave an open meeting next Friday night at Ligbtstone's Hall, Eleventh and Franklin avenue. WELL3 HAIR BALSAM GRAT HAIR to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies, kogreasenoroil. 14 Tonic Restora tive. Prevents hair coming outf STRENGTHENS, cleanses antt beats scalp.

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Fpeclal C'ablesram to the Pout-Dispatch. LoKDOs, May 81. A private letter from a prominent Berlin gentleman says that the throat malady of the Crown Prince is generally regarded as more serious than the publlo have been given to understand. It will take three weeks of the present treatment to determine whether ho can be permanently cured. Although Prof.

Virchow, by means of microscopical examination, has determined that there is no cancerous growth, yet It Is feared that It may develop Into that terrible disease, i The Prince cannot eat any solid food and Is forbidden to talk. He writes on a slate all the communications he has to make. There Is a superstition throughout Germany that Crown Prince will never succeed to the the throne. THE PRINCE'S ARROW ESCAPE. The Pall Mail Gazette of last evening gave the following account of the Crown Prince's narrow escape from a most dangerous surgical experiment.

It says: "Few peoplo are fully aware of the liable If not certain catastrophe which has been averted by 111. Mackenzie's sudden trip to Berlin and of the narrow shave which the Crown Prince has really had, mainly In consequence of the loss of a cipher. The Crown Princess seems to have telegraphed to Her Majesty In cipher to send Dr. Mackenzie. The Queen had mislaid the key and a fuller message had to be sent.

Some time consequently elapsed before Dr. Mackenzie received his commands. On his arrival at Berlin he found Prof. Bergmann and six other medical men preparing, with the aged Emperor's full approval, to perform the terrible operation of thyrotomy not tracheotomy, as the French papers have it for the supposed cancer. The operation Is usually fatal and as It involves the severing of the thyroid cartilage, It invariably DEPRIVES THE FATIEST OF HIS VOICE, as it did in the case of the well-known bar rlster, Montague Williams.

The doctors were willing to defer to our English specialist, but the possibility of removing a portion of tbe growth so far down the throat. How- ever, in a few seconds' operation by means of reflection In a looking-glass. Dr. Mackenzie had the good fortune to bring away two-thirds of it. The analysis by Prof.

Virchow proved that there was no cancer, and the Crown Prince was not only saved the operation, but Is, moreover, much cheered by the prospect of ultimate recovery, which will not improbably take place under Dr. Mackenzie's own auspices. Dr. Mackenzie will leave England at an early date on his second visit to the Crown Prince. After an absence of nine days, d'iring which time much honor was conferrf i upon the whole of the English medical profession in the person of Dr.

Morrell Mackenzie, two palaces and a country residence at Potsdam being placed at his disposal, and the greatest friendliness and courtesy being shown to him by every one of the royal family, Dr. Mackenzie reached town on Friday. On Saturday he was 6ent for by the Prince of Wales, with whom he remained at Marlborough House for about half an hour. The Prince made the most minute and anxious Inquiries about his brother-in-law." THE BELGIAN STRIKES. Effects of the Labor Outbreaks on Politics Ihe Workingmen'i Demands.

Special Cablegram to the Post-Dispatch. Loxdojt, May 81. The present strikes of thousands of workmen in Belgium relates just as much to the general political situation as to any question of labor. The workingmen's convention which met in Brussels yesterday makes the following demands: 1. Universal suffrage.

2. The separation of Church and State. 3. The equality of military service. 4.

Labor legislation. The principal question of all Is that of suf frage. Although the anarchist appears here as in almost all other assemblages of striking work' ingmen. yet there have been but fewrepetl tions of the bloody scenes of last year. The new strike is far more regularly organized and more moderate than the former one.

The Belgian Government has placed troops every where to guard against any act of overt rebel lion. The French are much agitated over reports from Berlin to the effect that Germany is con templating Interference in the matter. The French eee in this only a plan of Prince Bis marek to advance upon their own country by a new route. MrsERS RESCMIXQ WORK. Brussels, May 31.

The miners in the Liege district have resumed work. In the Borinage and Center districts at Charlerol very few of the strikers have returned to work. FACTOR ENGINEERS' STRIKE. The syndicate of factory engineers of this district have joined the strike, although the Brussels Federation had advised them not to, M. Anseele, the leader of the Ghent Socialists, is also opposed to the decision of the syndicate.

Everything is quiet in the Seraing Dis trict. Many strikers are returning to work. England. GRAIN FORTE RS RESUME WORK. London, May 31.

The grain porters at the Avomnouth docks, Bristol, who struck against the use of elevators in unloading vessels, have gone to work, the employers having promised to use elevators only when they were insuf flciently supplied with manual labor. Austria. THE THEATER FIRE. London, May 31. The fire in the new Bnrg theater at Vienna, on Saturday night, was of trifling account.

It resulted from an accident to an electric cable. A rumor spread that the old Burg theater was burning, and caused (treat alarm in the city. The new theater is not yet completed. Cuba. EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

Havana, May 81. Advices from Trinidad dated May 6, say that earthquake shocks were felt there that day, and also at St. Lucia, St, Vincent and Grenada. Afghanistan. THE AMEER'S FORCES DEFEATED.

ST. Petersburg, May 81. Sews has reached Merv from Herat that the Ghilzals have de faated a thousand of the Ameer's regular troops and captured five guns and considerable SOCIETY CEAT. NIWS GATHEEED IN LOCAL SOCIAL CIECLES TO-DAY. Lawn Party at the Besidenee of J.

W. Branch Last Nisht Costumes and Prizes Notes and Personals. Mrs. Joseph W. Branch gave a beautiful party last night, complimentary to Miss Beatrice Branch and her guest Miss Wilkins.

The large lawn which surrounds her home. was brilliantly Illuminated by Chinese lan terns, a head-light being provided and tarpaulins spread at the point where the games were to be played; "bean ban," being the divertissement for the evening. Miss Beatrice Branch wore pink nun's-vell- ing with soft full draperies and garniture of pompadour lace; corsage made high with elbow sleeves. Miss Wilkins wore white embroidered mus lin, the draperies looped high beneath a broad, pink sash; full waist with pink trimmings. Miss Laura Cantwell, white nun's veiling made plain with full draperies and high corsage.

Miss Nellie McDonald, black gros grain with elaborate garniture of Jet, corsage cut square at the waist and filled with tulle demi-sleeves. Miss Peters, black satin veiled witn black lace, and pardessus of the lace looped high on the sides, tbe corsage closed to the throat; long sleeves. Miss Margie Bakewell, blue nun's-veiling, with soft clinging draperies, combined effectively with lace; corsage en at the throat, with demi-sleeves. Miss Josie Bakewell, white embroidered mull, with round skirt, bouffante at the waist; corsage cut high, with sleeves. Miss Daisy union, pink satin witn draper ies of pink grenadine; the corsage cut pompadour and filled with lace.

Miss Lulu Mason, white India mushn. made short and bouffante, with bebe waist and blue ribbons. The first prize, a beautiful pine pillow, made oi ngureo Japanese silk, and tied witn no- bona, was awarded to Miss Lulu Mason, who scored twenty-five points. The first gentle man's prize, a Japanese paper knife, was awarded to Mrs. Robert.

The booby prize for sentiemen was carried on ov ixuis iawnm. three sticks of candy tied with ribbons. After tne Kame reiresnments were serveu inuoors, and Guy Lindsay favored the company witn recitation. CHAT. Mr.

Henry Overstoiz continues very ill and has been ordered by his physicians to leave the city immediately. He will leave with nis wire this evening ior meiuoro, wnere tney will remain until thev sail. June 23. The children will follow them to Wickford on the 11th of June. Mrs.

Pierre Berthold Is convalescing slowly after a serious illness of several months. Dr. Vastine Is recovering from a very set i- ous Indisposition. Airs. 1.

i-riest and iamuy win leave in a couple of weeks for the summer resorts. Airs. riemlncr and family and Mrs. Robert Kern and family will leave shortly for Beaver Dam to spend tbe summer. Airs.

Houston roree and iamuy win leave to-morrow for the lakes, to be absent until fall. Mrs. Charles McLure and her mother. Mrs. Edear, left Sunday for Chicago.

Airs, iseniamin bmitn is stui tne truest oi ner niece, Mrs. Dr. Steedman. Air. and Mrs.

Hugh crawiord oi vandeventer place gave a very eleirant dinner party on Saturday evening complimentary to Mr. Crawford's parents, who are with them from Pennsylvania. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. McKelghan, Mr. and Mrs. J. D.

Lawn In, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mosher.Mr. and Mrs. B.

D. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. John Grether and Mrs. Woodson.

G. M. Cole of 28-22 Mors an street has leased his house, furnished for the summer, and left last night with bis family for Kansas City, where he thinks of residing in future. Dr. Spencer and iamuy will leave soon for his cottage at Green Lake, where they will spend the summer.

Miss Laura Spencer will be accompanied oy a party oi young lady friends. Mrs. Capt. Woodward will leave about the middle of June for Atlantic City where she will spend tbe summer, Mrs. oames Wellington tert last weeK ior Penonkee Lake where she will spend the summer.

Quite a large number of Su Louisans will go to Penonkee. Mrs. Henry llson of Pine street leaves soon for Memphis to visit her mother. Later in the season she will go to Colorado. Mrs.

Goodbar of 8140 Locust street leaves soon with her little daughter May, for the summer. Miss Katie Lakenan has returned to her home in Kansas City after a pleasant visit to St. Louis friends. Mr. and Mrs.

H. W. Chandler will cbaoerone a party of ten ladles riding on horseback to Forest Park, this afternoon. Among them Mrs. Edgar Lee, Miss Freeborn, Miss lone Ag- lar and Miss Daisy Billon.

Mrs. C. 11. Edmonson, who has been vlflt- lng r-t. Louis friends, returned last week to her Home In Kansas City.

Mrs. joun jusiee leaves witn ner iamuy early next week to spend the summer at the seashore. Mrs. Sarah Anderson of Columbia. Is spending the week with St.

Louis friends. Mrs. J. J. miKinsana aaugnter.

miss uuy Wilkins. are visiting St. Louis friends en route for the East. Mrs. Sandie Brown left last week for their farm where sbe will spend a couple months Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Floyd-Jones leave about the 6th of June witn their lniant son to spend the summer In Colorado. Miss Frances Breckenrldge, who has been spending the winter in Silver City, with Mrs. Washington, has returned borne, on dit to be married very soon to a gentleman irom that place. Mrs.

r. arrisn oi ueimar avenue leaves this week for Canada, where she will spend the summer. Miss Lillian DIx leaves this week to visit her brother in Chicago. While there she will serve as bridemaid for her cousin. Miss Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Wilson of Trov are spending a fortnight with St.

Louis friends. Miss Helen Maaa, wno has been seriously li is reported uo. ier mis weea. Mrs. u.

K. Wheeler left last week to visit relatives In Southwest Missouri. Mrs. Squtre Branden has gone to spend the summer witn ner parents in Kansas. Miss Rebecca Massengale will leave shortly to spend the summer with her sister at Rolling iraino.

Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor returned last week irom a short visit to relatives in the country. Mr. and Mrs.

L. E. Taylor will spend the summer abroad. Mrs. Sublette leaves soon to spend the sum mer with her relatives In tbe mountains of Virginia.

Miss Sophia Hanserman left last week for her country borne after a fortnight spent with ner relatives in me city. Mr. and Mrs. li rook ml re have completed handsome suburban home at Ferguson, and win spena me summer mere witn their lam uy. Mrs.

Rozler has taken a house at Klrkwood and will go there with her family to spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Spencer have returned irom a snort visit to friends in tbe country Mr. and Mra.

lhomas Noon an no thia wuir to Rosedale Heights, where they have a pretty Mrs. Ireadway of Lexington, Ky former A. i..