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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
BUFFALO STRIKERS WAITING.
Replies of Railroad Companies Are
Expected To Day.

Buffalo. n. Y. May 6.-As a result OF .
meeting Of striking car repairers OF the Erie
Railway today. a new draft OF their de-
mands will be prepared and submitted to
Division Superintendent Brunn. As told by
the strikers. this draft will not he a modi.
ffcatiOn OF their original demand for pay AZ
the New York Central scale, but more
perfect formation. expressing concfseiy Just
what they will contend for.
II is believed that the LackawaBna men
will make at least one more attempt 20 ne
gotiate with Master Mechanic Canneld- A
reply from the general officers OF the Ee-
high Valley Is expected tomorrow. and
President DeCoursey of the Western New
York and Pennsylvania has promised TO
reach Buffalo Wednesday. The situation in
therefore sufficiently tentative to act as .
stay upon any radical movement whfch(
might have eliminated when the time limit
Of the mems ultimatum expired tonight.
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hours later from Franklin Junction and be-
gan the work Of clearing away the debris
and repairing the track. but all trains to-
night were going by way OF Moberly over
,he Wabash track.
The passengers were cared for until the
arrival Of the west-bouDd passenger train
at 1910 o'clock this morning. when they
were transferred and taken to ST. Louis.
An inquest was held on the body Of Fire
man Boyle by Coroner Gossow and ver-
dict returned that the deceased came to his
death by accident while IN the discharge OF
his duty. The body was taken TO ST. Louis
this evening. Boyle's homo Is said TO be at
New Haven Mo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
Reportra That q Yates-Hn nltn Deal
Was Arranged.

REPT BiLc SPEtIAf.
Pana ILL.,. May Sin regard 10 the State
Republican Convention, which meets in
Peoria Tuesday. the Shelby County and
Christian County delegates held a confer
ence to-day. ]. NJ. Hamlin Of Shelby Coun-
ty Is a candidate for Attorney General. and
his constituents are willing to make any
trade 10 further his candidacy.
In conversation with two of the delegates
il was learned that Central and Southern
Illinois delegates would make effort TO
pool. whereby they would throw their
strength to Yates. receiving In return the
Endorsement OF Hamlin. 1t was openly
stated that Judge Hanecy did not antici-
pate receiving the nomination. and would
withdraw in favor OF Yates, after COM
plimentary ballot
Christian County delegates are instructed
for Reeves. and a number of the delegates
say they will stand for him as long as he
is in the race. The Shelby County dele
gates left the city over the Illinois Central
for Peoria to-day. and say they wifi sacr!-
Ace everything TO further Hamlfn's cam
didacy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
DEATH OF EUGENiA NEWMAN.
Descendant of LaBeauule Family
Funeral Plans.

Miss Eugenia Newman, who was cousin
of the late Socrates Newman and also OF
". y. Haldeman, editor and publisher OF
the Louisville Courier Journal, died Friday
at Butler, No. after a lingering Illness, in
the sixty-sixth year Of her age. Her body
will arrive here this morning. and the fu-
neral will take place from the residence OF
Mrs Lima V. Newman. No. APIS Delmar
boulevard, at 10 a to-day. thence to the
Cathedral Chapel. The burial will take place
in Calvary Cemetery.
Miss Newman was descendant Of the
LaBeaume family and was well known In
French social circles OF st. Louis in year
gone by.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
GENERAL DOMESTIC

FIRE destroyed entire block of resi-
dences at Texarkans. Tex. early yester-
day.
The Hugheyine College graduating exer-
cises began yesterday
Missouri hay Is be shipped TO South
Africa to the Missouri mules used by Brit
ish against the Beers.
Colonel ID. h. Culber.son is rapidly sink
ing. and may not live another day.
Eight business houses were burned at
Wyhe Tex, yesterday, entating heavy
damage
Captain I-ochs dropped his baby in New
York Haraor to save his wife from drown
ing. The child peIished.
The United States Government proposes
to reward the Alaskan Indians Who te-
friended oflcsrs on the Bear expedition.
Leading newspapers of the onion call up
on the Congressional Committee to report
favorably the Louisiana Purchase Eap3s;-
ton bill. The report will be male Wcdnes-
day.
Admiral DeRey and party warmly vel
cDmed along the route Nempais.
Havana police force incapable and gen
sral shake-up will follow the elections.
william c. Endicott, former Secretary of
War died in Boston.
Rabbi Herts, expelled from Johannesburg
arrived IN New York and condemned the
Beers.
The United States army transport Bu-
ford. bearing the body of Mrs. J. Ii. Wilson,
wife Of the Military Governor Of Natanzas
recently burned to death. has arrived In
New York.
FOREIGN.
Colombian rebels reported to have pur-
chased a guaboat and threaten the town of
Sabinalla.
A call for more troops has been sent to
England from the Gold Coast Colony.
where the Ashantees have rebelied.
SPORT.
American and French revolver shot teams
arrange match.
Charlie White Is to referee the Corbett-
Jeffries fight FT4daJ night
fine ninthInning rally by Cincinnati
yesterday beat St Louis baseball team, )
to L
Marine Intelligence.
New York. May 6.-Arrived: Steamers La
Champagne, Havre; Rotterdam, Rotterdam.
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At New York Hotels.

fShk't bIsIF 81 E<~IAf-
New York. May 6.-Hotel arrivals to-day
include the following visitors from the
West:
81. I.ouis-E. W. Winter. c. Nsxel NJ. A.
Hirsch, Holland; p. r. Fitzgibbons, p.
Kelley, J. J. OConnor. New Amsterdam:
F. z. Schwentler. Albert: V. A. Reis, Union
Square: G. Bergman. Continental; J. Ste
phenson. Grand Union.
Kansas City-I. Pallister. Albert
st. Joe-E. II. Lewis, Marlborough.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
GEN. WARMERS STATEMENT.
He FavOrs Dropping the Phrase
"SiXteen to One"
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Springfield, o.. May s.--General A. J.
Warner Of Marietta, silver leader and
head Of the B!metaliic Cnion Is out In q
remarks BILE Interview published here today.
General Warner says that he !avors drop
J,:nR out OF the Democratic platform the
phrase !6 to I. as IL is a mere incidental
and led the people astray from the main
question in the financial issue which IL the
restoration of the double standard. or BIZ
metallism. he says. and involved hem in
useless discussion Of the ratio which 10 Of
q mere detail and has been fixed by law
In force for over sixty-ive years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
Howard County Primary.

Fayette. Mo, Nav s-The Democratic
primary election held in Howard County
Saturday. resulted in the following ncmf-
nations:
Representative. A. l.. Kirby; Judge East
ern District. Samuel Fl. Hit: Judge West
ern District. Hardin Duren, Prosecuting At.
torney, r. NJ. Bagby: Assessor. Wilbur d.
Rainee: Surveyor. John d. Wisely: Sheriff.
George D. Gibson: Collector. ". ". whyte:
Treasurer. Andrew J. Fur. Public Ad-
ministrator. Thomas G. DeatherageI
Coroner. Denny Smith.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07

Mrs: winslew,s soothing syrup has been
their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING,
with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES
the CHILD. SOFTENS THE GUMS. AL
LAYS THE PAIN, CURES WIND COLlC.
and is the best remedy for DlARRHEA-
AK for Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07

A prominent young actress. says of PERU
ma: II consider Pe-ru-na of especial bene-
1T TO women and particularly recommend
1t to them. My dressing table is never
without IT. l regard II as invaluable to
actresses and singers
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
AlOnEO Burr.

REPJ RI45C SPECIAL.
Bloomington, Ill. May s.-Aionzo Burr
died this evening. He was for nearly dfty
years one of the most prominent business
men Of Bloomington
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07

Manifested In boils. pimples and similar
eruptions, are cured by Hoods Sarsapa.
rflla. This great medicine acts directly
upon the blood. expelling all impurities
and making 1t hch and full Of vitality.
1t gives a clear. healthy complexion
cures nervousness and gives sweet, re-
freehing sleep, tones the stomach and
creates an appetite. Remember
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
Mrs. l.. Cham hers,

T..
Nashville. Ill. May e-Mrs L. Chambers
Of Beaucoup, aged 81 years. died to-day.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-05-07
The Asthore.s of The Modern EviI".

The AuthOress OF The MODERN Evil.
And u weIl-knowu newspaper woman Of
New York. Miss Minnie Armstrong. in a
letter written from IS West One hundred
and Seventeenth street. says: Il cannot
speak too highly of Pe-ru-na for tired.
wcrn-out brain, and insomnia and nervous
prostration'
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Marine Intelligence.
New York. May 6.-Arrived: Steamers La
Champagne Hanre: Rotterdam. Rotterdam.
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HOODS
SarsaparilIa

Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Fffcs 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-16
JAPANEsE CROWpING IN.
Thousands Arriving at British Col.
umbian POrts-Said TO be Paupers.

Victoria, B. c.. April lG-Japanese
are stlll pouring IN here. The steamed
Rio Jun Maru brought 500 and the biz
liner. Goodwin, LOO The steamer
Milos Is expected today with eighty
more, and the Braomen at the end of
this week with over zoo The labor
leaders are agltating against this great
influx Of Orlentals. but it IS said that
the provincial and Dominion parlla-
ments are poWerless 20 enact legislation
60 keep the Japencse out. FOR the lmper-
ial government refuses 10 allow the
passage OF legislation which viii effect
It's friendly relations with Japan. Mar
tin, the British Columbia premier. On a
speech last night. said that IL reelected
DE would see that legislation was passed
restricting this immigration
Yokohama advIces brought by the
steamer Rio Jun Maru indicate that
charitable societies and possibly the
municipal governments OF japanese
cities are taking a hand IN the shipping
of a large number Of japanese pauper
laborers 20 this country The Japan
Mail says that destitute Aslatlcs are
not allowed 10 congregate at Yokohama
and Toxic but are sent across the Pa
enc as fast as possible,
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lng. Ind haye been laken 70 Bloemfon.

Ing and have been taken to Bloemfon-
TEN.
Joseph Chamberlain, secretary OF
state for the colonies, has received the
following dispatch from Sir Alfred Mil
ner. British high commissioner In South
Africa. The number of visitors 20
South Africa is constantly increasing.
and includes many, especially ladies,
who seem to have no particular call Of
duty or business
81 am sure this would not be the case
II It were realized 8t home that visitors.
who IN ordinary times would be most
welcome, may under existing condi-
lions become "a serious source Of lncon-
yenience, interfering with the work OF
the military and ciyi officers. and put
ting a strain on our limited means Of
accommodation which are urgently re-
qured for those who have duties TO
perform here, or who are invaded at
the front
"A considerable Increase IN the ex-
pense of liying-at ai times very high
is caused by this excessive influx OF
visitors, and this is a hardship TO per-
sons of the latter class
After saying that there Is no place
less suitable for recreation than South
Africa al present Sir Alfred Miner
concludes as follows. Lord Roberts,
70 whom / have submitted this mes
sage, authorizes me to add that he
fully concurs IN the views expressed
The war Office had nothing TO COM
municate 60 the public yesterday. It
was taken for granted that the rumor
of Gen Brabant's victory az Wepener
is premature With the remainder Of
% B. - A
day for RuuXvile and there has
scarcely been time for an engagement.
There Is practically no fresh news
this morning. All the Bloemfontein
dispatches. however. breathe a conf
dent tone. There seems 10 be a heavy
demand on the railway for so large
an army leaves the populace bare OF
everything save the absolute necessi-
ties Of life
The fact that the censore allowed
Winston Churchlrs dispatch on the
subject OF remOunts 10 pass speaks
volumes for the condition Of the ques-
ton. and concerning the prospects OF
any immediate advance toward Pre-
toria The utmost Lord Roberts will
be able 20 do for some time 20 come
Will be In the direction OF clearing the
Beers from the southern part Of the
Free State.
The dispatches announce the APP
proach OF winter The first pinch Of
frost has been felt az Bloemfontein
where considerable rain has fallen. 1t
is said that President Kruger has Wis
tied the camp at Kroonstad, as well as
at Brandfort.
st. Helena, April lj-Col. Shlel and
two other Boer prisoners We're landed
today and sent 10 the cidatel IN conse-
quence Of an attempt To escape 1t APP
pears that Col. Shiel brbed a boat
man TO take letter 20 a Dutch cruiser.
but the boatman by mistake took IL 20
the British cruiser Niohe A large knife
was found IN possession OF one OF the
three. Col. Shle walked 90 the citadel,
declining a carriage placed at his dis
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ASKS DEWEY QUESTIONS.


New York April IA special to th
Herald from Washington says,
To Admiral Dewey has been given al
opportunity 90 explain fully his position
ln regard Go the Democratic party b
prominent member OF the Democrat
national committee. who has sent {
the admiral "a letter which may late
De given Out for publication.
AFTER expressing due regard for Ad
mlrdl Dewey the writer oi the lette
proceeds TO explain that bis allegiance
10 the Democratic party is such tina
Dc cannot restrain himself from asklnl
certain questions. lie was. he writes
HAPPY Go learn that Admiral Dewe!
considers himself "a Democrat. but therl
mas been So much tank OF a third tickle
with Dewey at the head that he consid
ers 10 only fair that o more specific an
nouncement should be- made than hai
yet come from Admiral Dewey.
lie then asks whether Admiral Denver
Intends DO let bis name be presented &
the convention that has been called Il
meet in Kansas city NJ So he want
20 know whether the admiral Is pre-.
pared 90 stand 60 any platform thai
may Their. Doe adopted The pointed
question ls then asked as 10 Whethe
Admiral Dewey viii 10 he fails to Sc.
cure the nomination. support the can.
didate named by the party. Permls
sion has been given Co Admiral Dewe,
TO make public the letter and to an
swer through the press
The only visitor at the admirarl
country residence sunday TO whom ans
political significance is attached WA
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KILLED OVER A WOMAN.
Peculiar Circumstances OF a Million.
aires Death.

Chicago, April 15.-Rufls Wright, the
millionaire manufacturer of rubber
tires. who was shot during a scufie for
possession of a revolver in the apart
ments Of Mrs. Louisa Louridge at the
Leland hotel died today from the ef-
feCts Of the wound. The body of the
millionaire is at the undertaking room,
where am inquest Will be held tomor-
row.
It is the opinion Of the police that
the corOner's investigation win mark
the close OF the sensational case. a
statement by the deceased 70 Chief Of
Detectives Coleran that the shooting
was accidental viii, Il Is thought, clear
Mrs. Lottri1ge OF all responsibility
Wright died with words OF exculpation
on his ligs for the woman whose re-
volver was responsible for his death.
He persisted in saying that the woman
was not 90 blame for his condition, and
that he had the revolver In his hand
when II was discharged.
Mr. Wrights son-ln-law and partner,
Fred Morgan. was at his side at death.
Mr. Morgan held that his father-iu-law
was on an errand 90 help a friend who
had become entangled with the woman
when he received bis death wound
Although he admits he can offer no
evidence chief Of Detectives Colleran
strongly believes that the weapon was
not i1 the hands of Wright when lt
was discharged A careful examination
Of the position of the wound. he says.
win show chat 1t would be impossible
for Wright 60 have held the weapon
IN his hand CAPTAIN Colleran SAYS also
that Mrs. LottrIdga said she could not
remember whether the weapon was IN
her hand or IN Wrghts. He also cites
the fact that WrIght's beard Is not
sn=ed. as Il would have been n the
weapon had been discharged close 20
his head. his face Is not marked with
powder IN fact. Captain Colleran SAYS
there Is nothing 20 show that he held
the revolver very close 10 his face.
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REDUCING THE WAR REVENUE.
No Probability that it WI be Done
by This Congress.

~ 81,
Rev loIk, April ia special 70
'he lilpune nom Washington says:
information acquired as the result OF
injuries among leading and influential
IneHlpeIs OF me majority In Congress In
the course or the last week. does not
JUSTLY or encourage the belief that any
serious eHort % reduce taxation viii
be made az the present session. II Is
uaitiy possible that such an effort
might De made 0s regards few articles
on taxation u II could be confined 20
theh alone. but even that would not
pc probable in view ~ the near ape
pIoach OF presidential campaign and
election ana the grand desire OF the
leaders OF both The great political par
ues 10 bring the session 20 an end as
early as practicable.
statesmen and politicians Of expert
ence are nearly an Inclined 90 fight shy
or such legislation DO a presidential
year The year 1855 was an exception IL
Is true. but the leaders VI the party
which forced the tariff issue % the
mont ana passed q tariff bin through
one branch OF Congress then win not
soon forget the disaster which overlook
the party on that account. and the Lead
ers OF The opposite party win long rec
main and profit by H. Besides. the dis.
position Of the treasury surplus has not
yet become so urgent question and
one demanding so speedy solution as n
ala twelve or fourteen years ago The
secretary OF the treasury I'm the state
ment be furnished 90 the House of
representatives last Tuesday estimated
The surplus for the current year az
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-16
EMPEROR SAID 10 BE IN JAIL
Strange story Told Regarding the
Chinese Sovereign.

Victoria, b. c., April 15.-The steamer
Rio Jun Maru arrived here yesterday
from the orient, bringing a strange sto.
ny of Chinaman who was arrested at
Wa Chang.
After lying In Jail and being beaten
he proclaimed himself 90 De the ems
per0r Tie claimed he had escaped from
the palace where he had been imprls-
oued 10y the empress dOWager and has
since been travelling incognlto lie
possesses documents bearing the seal
Of the court of Pekin Identifying him
as the emperor.
a party Of British government sur
veyors engaged In the work of defining
the Burmese boundary had a collision
with "a large band OF Chinese robbers
who some time ago waylaid and muir
dered Consul Lytton, Major Kyttlr and
Mr. sutherland OF the former boundary
survey party This time the Chinese
We're completely routed eighty being
killed and many wounded.
Official adviCes have been received az
pekin OF a severe engagement between
the Imperial Chinese troops and
large body Of boxers "a secret so-
ciety. The battle, which was Indecisiye,
occurred az Yen chin. in PechIIi Prov
lnce. About 1000 men We're engaged,
the forces being equally divided. The
casualties were very heavy
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They Were Robbiug an Arizona
Saloon When He Entered.
DEATH CAME INSTANTLY.
Hobbers were Pursued and one
Wounded-They Make Their
Escape.
tEarly Dispatched


Chicago, April IA special 10 the
Chronicle from Phoenix, Arlz., says:
Jesus Garcia and another Mexican OF
the name Of Flores held up a gambling
house IN Johnson a mining camp rs
miles east Of Benson ana Killed Scott
NeathersDy a prominent mining man,
whom they thought was attempting to-
prevent their escape
Weathersby was attracted Co the sa-
loon by the noise, and had just entered
when one OF the MeXicans fired. The
BAH entered above the right eye. KILL
ing him instantly The bandits then
He'd but before they could get out Of
range one Of them was shot and
wounded SO badly that his accomplice
was obliged 20 support him as they
dragged themselves 10 where their
horses were standing The pursuers
followed them short distance but dis
covered the uselessness OF attempting
90 capture them without horses. and
they returned for mounts The bandits
are well armed and have good chances
TO escape.
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Passion Play stopped.

City OF Mexico, Anril l5-The new
order OF the archbishop OF Mexico re-
garding the Passion Play. customary
on Good FRIDAY, was observed In the
valley OF Mexico although the masses
resented the prohibition OF the sgecta-
Gle, which has been feature Of holy
week for centuries. originating with the
clergy when they We're outstanding
the Indians. But 40 Yautopre in the
state Of MOrees the people assembled
al the parish priests home demanding
that he distribute the usual costumes
for the Passion PLAY This ne refused
% do. II Is reported that he was driv-
an out OF town, the people declaring
they would not stand such a priest and
must be- allowed their ancient customs
The Increase iu the export OF lead
ana silver ores is noted and reports
from the leading mining towns show
much animation
Excellent prospects FOR the sugar re-
fnlng and grinding season IN the state
~ Moreles are reported. The project
for combining an the sugar estates I'M
Moreles into q grand trust as planned
by American and english Spectators.
has fallen through.
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CHANGE PRESBYTERIAN CREED.
Advocacy Thereof Taken Up 10y the
Presbyterian Organ.

Chicago, April l6.--Dr. w. C. Grey.
editor Of The Interior has prepared
Tor this weeks issue 0f that paper an
editorial On which be- announces that
the Interior win advocate a movement
20 substitute a brief evangelical creed
Of the Presbyterian type Of thought and
expression OF Westminster confession OF
faith. Tie gives FIVE separate reasons
FOR that demand
Speaking Of the subject Dr. Grey
said last night that the churches Iu
Scotland relieved themselves OF 0biec-
tonable statements in the confession
by adopting o supplementary and an
explanatory statement which thus be-
came their working creed The prcsby-
terlon church of England set the con-
fession aside and formulated a new.
brief code which Is now the doctrinal
symbol Of the church DIT Grey spoke
Of the Intellectual steps taken ten years
ago by the Northern Presbyterian
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appropriations by Congress nj this sea-
son win not fam far below the estimates
even 10 none should be made for river
aud harb0r improvements, on ON ace
count OF the merchant marine or am
inter-Oceanlc canal or a Pacific SUBJ
marine cable OF for any other object
not included in the estimates sent 90
Congress by the secretary of the treas
ury
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church tp revise the confession and dt
clarel chat ,He people now deman
bIeNity r.eanyss ana simplicity in doc
tr.naI statements.
while DO. Hills incident dld No
create 3D. demand iur "a brief creed.
continued VII, revealed O. degree OF mis-
understanding and confusion that need
clearing up."