St. Louis Post-Dispatch
April 3, 1908

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VOL. 60. NO. 226. — ST. LOUIS, FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 3, 1908. PRICE ONE.CENT | CENT

_ WABASH FLYER IS RECKED; 3 HURT ae

i ie A |) Yoontifental Limited Plunges: From Rails and Coaches Are Ail Overturned.

DANVILLE, Ill., April 3—'Three persons were injured when the the today The wreck threw the mail car, one baggage car, ntinental Limited of the Wabash Railroad left the track at Viese of Catlin, seven miles west of this city, at 1:15 p. m. one Pullman sleeper and one chair ear into the ditch, the other coaches remain- ing upright. the rails. The injured are: A. H. Stockland, Stutgard, Ark., broken, shoulder bruised. L. D. Johnson, St. Louis, porter, broken. Robert White, arm hand St. Louis, cook, head cut. The train, which was running from The dining car was the,only car which did not leave New York City to St. Louis, carried three standard sleepers, a chair car, a buffet car, a dining car and three day soaches, in addition to the regular bag- gage and express cars. It left New York at night and was due in St. p. m. Friday. 7:45 Wednesday Louis at 7:33

LILLEY BRINGS AFFIDAVITS 10 PROVE CHARGES _———

One by Submarine Boat Mak- er Tells of Alleged Bribe Offer.

WASHING.ON, April 3.—Two affi- davits intended to prove improper prac- tice by the Electric Boat Co. were put in evidence today by’ Representative Lilley of Connecticut, before the special committee investigating his charge of corruption of capgnenutnen bythe boat company. $100,000 Contra entioned. One, signed by n C. Lake of Ruth- erford, N. da" vice-president of the Lake "Torpedo Boat Co., tells of Charles Fer- ry of Bridgeport, Vonn., saying an of- ficial, of the Fore River Ship Building }

“rary structures, are completed and painted. Offers Material and House. Road material of value is lying about the park, the letter says, which will be given to the city if use can be found for it. If it is not acceptable, other dispo- sition will be made of it. A landscape office which the restora- .lon workers built near the Art Museum is offered for use as a watchman’s house. Kessler’s report to Gov. Francis is submitted with the letter, and says, in reference to the timber bedding of the River des Peres, to which Mr. Scanlan objected as unsightly, that the construc- ti was left in place to prevent the anks from being undermined, and ought to be left there until shrubbery and grass overgrow the banks; but Kessler says. that some loose parts of it, not necessary for this, can be cut away, and that this will be done. The report says the holes in the park, to which Mr. Scanlan objected should be graded and fillea, and that the old bed of the intramural railway, now a bed of cinders, as Mr. Scanlan pointed out, should be graded and sodded. In reference to Mr. Scanlan’s com- plaint that gullies were left in the park, Kessler says that only such opentngs were left as were necessary for natural drainage. POLICEMAN PROFANE WHILE TESTIFYING ABOUT FIGHT But

“They Were Raising —— Judge Tracy Mildly Inter- rupts Grundt. Policeman Grundt of the Soulard Street Police Station grew profane while on the witnes® stand in the City Hall Police Court Friday. Seven youths were on trial for fighting Thursday night at 2909 Caroline street. “TI was watching them. through the window,” said Grundt, “and saw them all throwing beer bottles at each other and fighting. They were using the most frightful language, Your Honor, that’ I ever heard. They were, rais- ing —.’’ Judge Tracy interrupted him mildly. “Do you think that is elegapt lan- guage to use in this court?’ he asked. “Let this be the last time you commit such an offense.’ The Court then assessed fines of $10 each against Harry McHale, Michael ¢A. Connors and Patrick J. McGrane jel McGrane. Bernard E. Gannon and Frank Kain. Well! Auto Went on; No No Repairs. OGDEN, Utah, April 3-—The German

GIRL ARRESTED IN VIRGINIA AND | BELIEVED 10 BE WANTED HERE iS InP ae PTAR SORE MANLING

nRLONS E THE GIRL. THES Mrs. ‘H. Chouteau Dyer’s Maid Thinks Photograph Is of “Clara.”

An effort is being made to determine vhether or not’a young woman arrest- ed at Danville, Va., with a trunkful of d‘amonds is ‘“‘the servant-girl thief with the vari-colored eyes”’ worth of jewelry from the home of H. Chouteau Dyer, on Sept. 30. A maid at the home of Mrs. Dyer said Friday that a photograph of the Danville prisoner received by the Post- Dispatch soon after her arrest bears a close resemblanc® to “Clara,” the up- stairs girl, who fled with Mrs. Dyer’s gems four days after she was employed. A maid at the home of Mrs. Dyer said Friday that a photograph of the Dan- ville prisoner received by the Post-Dis- patch soon after her arrest bears a close resemblance to ‘‘Clara,’’ the girl, who fled with Mrs. Dyer’s gems four days after she was employed. Mrs. Dyer said that the expression of the mouth was much like ‘“Clara’s," but that she had known the girl for so short a time that she could not notice other points of resemblance. Admits Being in St. Louis. The young woman, who gave her name to the Danville police as Marjorie Man- ling, says, according to press dispatches, that in the last few months she has lived in St. Louis, Louisville, Savannah, At- lanta, Birmingham and New Crileans and that she went to Danville from Salisbury, N. Cc. A man giving his name as Philiy Car- son, Who arrived at Danville with the girl, was also arrested, but released, as there was no evidence against him. Miss Manling made a systematic can- vass of the jewelry stores and pawn- shops in Danville, offering either to sell or to pawn any or all of the jew- elry worn by her, #urther, she offered to bring down the balance of her col- lection of jewels for inspection. The evident worth of the jewelry worn by the girl and her willingness to part with it aroused the suspicions of the jewelers, who reported the matter to the police. The jewelers visited by the young woman state that none but wealthy people could afford such gems as she displayed. Detectives followed the girl and searched her apartments, finding the jewels. “ indignant When Areestee. Miss Manling expressed indignation at the Invasion of her apartments and maintained her innocence of theft. The St. Louis police knew nothing of | the arrest until they read of it in the Post-Dispatch Thursday. They have wired: Danvilie for a description of the trunk. ow tango cael ype 25 who ‘stole $1600 upstairs 4

HR HELFERS QUIETLY TAKE Na

He and His Bride Hold Recep- tion in His Hat Store.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helfers Jr. held an informal reception Friday morning at the bridegroom's hat store, 615 Pine Street. Prior to their wedding Thurs- day afternoon, Mrs. Helfers was Miss Clara Drease. Mr. Helfers, who is about 50 years old and who has been a widower for a year and a half, told none of his friends that he intended to marry. He and Miss Drease hunted up Justice Spaulding Thursday and he performed the cere- mony. The bride is a blonde, 22 years old. She has known Mr. Helfers. several years. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Drease, who reside in North St. Louis. Mr. Helfers said Friday that Miss Drease was a member of his household while his former wife was alive and that the acquaintance then formed ripened into affection after he became a widower. Mr. Helfers ts rich. He was for many years a partner in the hat firm of Kess- ler & Helfers. His father died recently, leaving him a fortune said to amount to $200,000. Mr. Helfers’ home is at 1733 Wash street. In applying fof their marriage license, both he and his bride gave their residence as 39388 Blaine avenue. At that number, it was stated Friday, an em- ploye of Mr. Helfers lived, but that Mr. Helfers and his bride began their hon- eymoon there Thursday night. The parents of “Miss Drease did not know the marriage was to take place and were surprised when informed of it Thursday night. VOTERS TO GET TRANSFERS 30,000 Increase for Primaries Is the Estimate. After April 6 voters who have removed since they last voted and whose names now appear on the genera! election reg- ister may be transferred on the primary election books so they can vote at the August primary, by applying to the Board of Election Commissioners at the City Hall. The new State primary law does not provide for registration in St. Louis prior to the.August election. It is esti- mated that 90,000 voters have moved since they last voted, and they would have been disfranchised but for the dis-

covery of the provision In the old law} tfaneferred. Persons that they can be BLUNDERS SEA; DI MIMIC. BATTLE

Is Cut Torpedo Boat Destroyer’ s Officer T to Cross Cruiser’s Bow; Vess aa a age in Two,

RESCUERS IN LAUNCHES > a DRAG 25 MEN FROM SE

Deck Crew, Dressed in Heavy Storm Tog vd No Chance to Escape by Swi and Perished in Disaster Off the Isle of Wight. Ad $6 At

sent brer to the bottom. The smaller naval vessels were in oe midst of an attack on their bigger con- entire fleet was under 2 deploying in absolute the Tiger attempted to cross the Ber- wick’s bow. Lieut. Middleton, on the iteat, and the commander of the Berwick realized the danger at once, but it was too late. Lieut. Middleton's voice could be heard shouting orders to change his vessel's course even as the Berwick- crashed into the destroyer. She struck the fittle vessel squarely amidship, cutting her in two like paper. Cut Her Like Paper. The forward half sank instantly and the sea became dotte@ with struggling men. Most of them sank before help could reach them. The warships quickly had their boats overboard and the scene of the trage- dy was brilliantly illuminated by a con- centration of searchlights. The after portion of the Tiger float- ed for a minute or two—just long’ enough to enable those on board to seize life belts. They threw themselves into the water and were able to keep afloat until picked up. The cruiser Gladiator, from which the accident had been seen, in- stantly swung its boats over and the searchlights were kept playing across the water until dawn as guides to the rescuers and beacons of hope to the swimming sailors. ‘Those who manager to jump clear of the wreckage of the torpedo boat de- stroyer and to keep close alongside the Berwick were saved with little difficulty. Many of the.men were entangled in the debris, however, or cooped below and never came to the surface after the Tiegr sank. There was a stiff breeze blowing, too, and a number were car- ried far to sea before the lifeboats reached them.» One of them had been swimming, clinging to a fragment of timber the size of an oar, for nearly seven hours, anda all were at the point of exhaustion when hauled from the sea, One man, who died subsequently ai.oard the Berwick, had been jammed between the two plates, but was yanked | ont by a comrade as the Tiger went down and supported in the water by PORTSMOUTH, England, April 3.—An error in “judg tances during a mimic battle in the dark cost the lives of 3 the English Channel last night, when the British cruiser | serv drove into the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger, cut her in t | a a Ly xt es te % Lieut. William E, Middleton, commander of the Tiger, man who blundered. Standing on the bridge of the de ome ed: he foresaw the results of his mistake and he elected to god his. ship. Twenty-five of his crew were dragged alive f = ! i during the night, and divers today are searching the ¢ hn é nd the. bodies of the 35 who perished with Lieut. pat ne

ng | bi a flash and fear port. This we su gun. In reality, howe flash and the report from the sea water boiler room of the Tiger, ¢ an escape of steam. have scalded to death e that it touched. The men stokeholds must have met ot ful end, ; “Tt was —— to orms strugg in the Many of the aes went unc as help was within their r | os ep? po Bay there re ope of sa the Tiger or f covering the bodies, as the w lies in too deep water.” - The Tier wee ee : cident last September, when, * ing night manenvers, she piled herself upon the abies: water. r ju

two struggling mates until the cruis boats reached them. + The deck crew of The Tiger, in heavy ollskins and he chance to save themselves and all’ were lost. | < Of the 3 men whe were — were engineers and stokers, ing light clothing, were able to] themselves afloat until launches — other ships picked them up. a The coilision occurred at 8:20 of Tugs were dispatched to the the disaster at daylight today and are making an attempt to bodies of the men who were dro The Tiger was launched tn was 210 feet long, with a Moot t 6400 horsepower, 3) knots ma tm speed and a normal complement A Board of Inquiry will in accident.

VOLUNTEER WITNESS SAYS MISER NEVER WAS MARRIED Gives Testimony in Will Case In- volving Two Sets of Heirs. John Bolwin of 2% North Bixth street, appeared before Judge Holt- camp Wednesday as a voluntary witness in the contest for the estate of Nicholas

daughters of Klein by a wife he de- perted in wcrmany in 1800. The c..oF

tration books cannot Fredleter at the City The Boatd of Trustees of the Louis Public School District file ent