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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
LIVED FIVE DAYS
IN TUNNEL TRAP.
Two Men Rescued From the Water
Crib at Cleveland and
Will Recover.

Cleveland. Aug. 19-Adsm Kest and Jo-
seph Eugine. two of the workmen who were
trapped in the waterworks tunnel 30 feet
below the surface Of Lake Erie by the
burning of Crib No. . last Wednesday
morning were rescued from their danger
Gus position late this afternoon and are
now lying semiconscious at Huron Street
Hospital, where. with careful nursing. the
physicians say. they will soon recover their
former strength.
Shut of from the upper world. the men
knew nothing of the catastrophe that killed
so many of their comrades and imprisoned
them. They knew that something had sew
cred their connection with the crib.
They knew that beyond the airlock. be-
hind which they had taken refuge, the air
was too foul to breathe But they supposed
that the trouble was temporary. Each
day they expected their comrades to come
down the tunnel and rescue thom-
When their signal for help. tapped on
the air pipe. was at last answered from
The crib. Kest and Eugine We're preparing
to eat raw mule meat. Their deliverance
came In the nick Of time to make unneces-
sary this desperate resort to keep them
alive.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
DellOra, the Launch Belonging to
Selwyn c. Edgar, ST.. Is De-
strOyed on Lake Michigan
Party and Crew Jump in
Water and Are Picked
Up by a Steamer.

selwyn c. Edgar. ST. Melville Edgar and
Horace l.. Dyer narrowly escaped a horrible
death Saturday night at wequetonsing.
where all three are spending the summer
Wcrd has Just been received in st. Louis
that Mr.. Edgar. his young son Melville and
Horace Dyer. Mr.. Edgar's son-in-law. went
out on the lake Saturday afternoon in the
new launch Dellora. belonging to Mr.. Ed
gar. and in which he has taken consider
able pride this summer because OF her speed
and her generally trim and attractive ap-
pearance. Two sailors besides the Marty
were on board to man the little craft. The
lake was calm and the journey between
wequetonsing and Petoskey. which is about
four miles. was a pleasant and uneventfll
one until they started back to wequetonsinr
Scarcely was the Dellora a mile from
land when fire broke out in some unknown
way. the naphtha which feeds the engine
became ignited and the flames spread so
rapidly over the boat that the five men had
barely time to put on life prsservers. which,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
STRIKERS TIE UP A CITY.
Plants Dependent Upon City Water
Compelled to Close.
REFCELIC SPECIAL

REPCE Lie SPECIAL
Pana, ILL.,. Aug 19-As a result Of the en-
gineers refusing to work at the water plant
every industry in the city dependent upon
city water was at a standstill to-day. Three
coal mines and the electric light plant op-
Grated tonight with water from adjacent
wells.
The waterworks engineers claim they
were forced to cease work by the Fedora
tion Of Labor. The men request that an ad-
ditional engineer be added and the hours de-
creased from ten to eight. A special meet
by a decisive vote two men were employ ed
as engineers, with an eight-hour shift each,
the plant to remain idle eight hours each
day.
The Planters Compress Company is re-
ceiving water by rail in oil tanks. but " i'll
begin using city water Tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
COL LOMBIA IS Confident.
Minister at Washington Says 18th
mus Will Be Kept Open.

Washington. Aug. 19-The Colombian
Minister. Doctor Silva had a conference to-
day with Secretary Hay. Doctor Silva gave
Mr. Hay information to the effect that
traffic on the isthmus was entirely unob-
structed and also assured him of the ability
OF Colombia to keep the traffic open.
The Minister expressed the fullest conf
dence that Colombia was able to maintain
cree traffic across the fsthmus.
So far as the United States Government
IN concerned there never has been any pur-
pose to exert any military force In keeping
open isthmian trafiic. unless IL became per
fectly plain that Colombia was unable to
DO So Thie view was doubtless made
known to Doctor Silva although the nature
Of the exchange IL known only In the most
general way.
Features Made Clear.
The assurances given by Doctor Silva
make clear certain features Of the situation.
the present time. Colombia giving odlcial
assurance Of this. and the United states
having no advices from its representative.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
New GUsHER At BEAUMONT.
National Oil and Pipe Line Com
pany's Well Is in New Territory
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Beaumont, Tex. Aug. 1s.-Ths third WI
Of the National Oil and Pipe Line Company
epouted about 3 O'Clock this afternoon, 3D.
ing another small strip Of territory to the
proved field in a northeastefiy direction.
1t is q six-inch well.
The stream went the usual distance above
the derrick and the wen showed itself 10
be q splendid producer Of the gusher typA
1t Is quite O distance from any other
well and II can. therefore. be spouted withs
out danger from fre.
The company owning the new gusher waS
among the first organised IN the field. and
has a capital of 100000. This Is the conn
pany that purchased the original Beatty
well. 1t has just completed . large amount
Of tankage and a pipe line to Port Arthur.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
MIssoURIAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Emmett Carter of Jefferson City
Dies in California.
RFFrBLIC SPECIAL.

RFFCBLIC SPECIAL
San Bernardino. Cal. Aug. 1a-Emmet
Carter committed suicide last night by TAX
ing a dose Of strychnine. Carter came from
Jefferson City. NO.. some months ago for
his health. He applied to the Santa Fe
Railroad Company for employment. and. be-
ing bright young fellow. secured the po-
sition Of private secretary to Superintendent
Denatr at Needles.
Two weeks ago he was prostrated with
heat, and had for a week been an inmate
Of the company's hospital. and while there
was married to an estimable young woman
OF the place. After recovering. he endeav-
ored to resume his duties, but broke down.
and this fact weighed heavily upon his
mind. making him respondent
Saturday he took dose OF morphine, but
was saved by medical aid Last night he
arose from bed. and when questioned by his
wife concerning his health replied that he
never felt better in all his life. He obtained
cup Of water and emptied into II a vial
Of strychnine, which he drank, dying soon
after in terrible agony.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
JUDGE GREEN ELECTED.
Democrat Chosen to Succeed the
Late Judge Shaw.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Peoria. ILL., Aug. 19-In the election Of
Theodore b. Green Of Pekin to succeed the
late Judge Thomas NJ. Shaw on the Circuit
bench the Democrats OF the Tenth District
to-day scored a great victory.
Judge Green's majority over Franklin L
velde Republican. also of Pekin. Is esti-
mated at 1.2o. Peoria County, which Is
normally Republican by a safe majority
gives Green more than 800. Tazewell rolled
up a majority OF sls for Green. Marshall
County gives him ST. Stark County gives
Velde a majority Of 300. while Putnam is
Republican by 46 votes.
Theodore n. Green was bern In Tazewell
County in 1857. being the son of the late
Judge N. T. Green. who served two terms
on the Circuit beEch acting on the Appel
late bench during one term.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
COLOMBIAN REBELS GAINING
VICTORIES OVER GOVERNMENT.
North Atlantic Squadron Ordered
to Hampton Roads to Be in
Striking Distance in Case
Its Services Are
Needed.


showing an actual stoppage of traffic with
in recent days. Second. both Governments
are agreed that the first responsibility for
maintaining free trafiic is on Colombia, and
that the United States are not called upon
to fulfill the primary responsibility.
Third-The United States undoubtedly will
luoge Tor itself when any occasion arises
for exercising its authority on the isthmus
A request from Colombia would be strong
evidence that such occasion had arisen. Buf
II Is not essential to await a request or
communication undoubtedly would receive
the fullest consideration. The actual con-
ditions as to whether trafiic 10 open OF
closed will determine finally whether there
is any occasion for the exercise Of force by
the United States -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Gold: Gold! GoIds

This is always the CRY. and the visest leave
safe moorinss and rush to strange lands. The
latest FL Dorado il reported to BE- on Nome
City Beach. Alaska. Thousands Of people are
Fastening there. many Of whom It is inevitable
will return broken in health OF what avail is
gold when health Is gonef Guard your health
with the best OF all medicines-Hostettera
Stomach Bitters. and you will always have
true wealth The Btters are for people who
have abused their stomachs for those who
are naturally weak u sW1n regulate the
bowels. stir up the ivsr. fuuSoFate the kidneys,
and absolutely cure tqdlgsstien. constipation
absolutely free from dangerous narcotics. II
should be taken to protect the system from
attacks Of malaria. fever and agus. It's Q
Good medicine to keep on hand. trial win
eonvfnce you.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Authorities Seem to Be Losing
Hope Of Gaining Mastery of
the Situation-Business Is
Badly Crippled in the
Republic.

Colon. Aug 10. via Galveston. Tex-A
force of rebels appeared at Emperador Sat-
urday night.
The station happened to be without a
garrison at the time. and SO they looted the
Chinese stores. The rebels are avoiding
the garrisoned stations.
The North American Union. acting on its
expansible Monroe doctrine. regards the
universal economic question Of a canal
across the Central American isthmus as a
specific American question. The plan Of a
greater Colombian Republic has little pros
pect Of success. 1t will no longer fit with
the North Americans Monroe programme.
1t may. perhaps. be hoped that the men at
the head Of affairs in the two rival Repub-
lies will silence their own personal ambf-
ton and recollect that a war will produce
developments which may prove ominous to
both Republics"
REBELS REPEATEDLY VICTORIOUS.
Kingston. Jamaica. Aug. 1s-The British
steamer Rosneath arrived here to-day from
Central American ports and brought ad-
vices from Colon Of continued and persist
ent attacks by the rebels on the outskirts
Of Colon and Panama.
The repeated efforts on the part Of the
Government to repulse the rebels have
failed. and the belief Is gaining ground
that the Colombian Government Is weak
ening.
When the Rosneath left Colon on the
18th, the French cruiser Suchet was there.
and the arrival Of British and American
warships was anxiously awaited. Business
generally was crippled.
RUSSIA SENDS A wARsHIP.
st. Petersburg. Aug. Y.-The cruiser Va
RAG, recently built in the United States for
the Russian Government. sailed yesterday
to re-enforce the Russian squadron In the
a.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS

Local discount rates were quoted at ~ TO
8 per cent on call and time loans. The clear
arces were S.1i0S73, the balances 81 .0SS 4i9.
Domestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York, par bid, 10c premium asked:
Chicago par bid. 1oc premium asked; Gin
cinnati. 1Oc discount bid, par asked: New
Orleans. 10c discount hid. par asked: Louis
Vile. 10c discount bid, par asked.
The local market for wheat closed lower
at NesGe4c a. Sept. 7sSaIzc a. Dec, 7Sc a.
May. 71%d72I4c No. 2 red. Corn closed low
er at 5Ss.c a. Sept. 60a.c b. Dec, 63ss4..c
May. 59s4 d60c No. white. Oats closed at
3fsSc b. Sept. 40isc b. May. 3sa3slzc No. 2
The local spot cotton market closed quiet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
INTERNATIONAL QUESTION.
Vienna Paper Predicts Conflict of
Interests and Possible War.

SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Vienna, Aug 1s-(Copyright. 1901. by the
New York Herald Company)-The Neue
Freis Presse says:
The Venezuelan and Colombian conflict
appears to be developdfhg into an inter-
national question. which II will not be an
easy matter to solve Ths United States
y ,e1 most sscS sasS%saasssy II this con.
Of war. has already Siveh rise to san
culinary encounters- On Account of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty. which Americans
land has also a word to say regarding
events In Central Amarica.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
WARSHIPS ORDERED SOUTH.
North Atlantic Squadron Will Ren.
devious at Hampton Roads.

Nantucket. Mass.. Aug. 1sLThs North
Atlantic Squadron has received order. to
sail tomorrow for Hampton Roads, and
the vessels Of the squadron are already
getting up steam. preparatory to their de-
parture.
The exact reason for IL he change Of plans
is not known.
Washineton. Aug. 1s-It was announced
at the Navy Department to-day that the
North Atlantic Squadron would sail from
newport about the 18th inst. for Hampton
Roads.
When specific inquiry was made az IN
whetner this had any connection with the
troubles In South America. an authoritative
answer was given that IL had no relation
Whatever to Affairs in that quarter 1t was
explained that the maneuvers Of the SQUAD
ron In New England waters had come to a
close and that the Southern drill grounds
on Hampton Roads afford better facilities
for the evolutions in contemplation. Thes.
plans appear to have been formed some
time ago. The effect Of the movement.
however. will be to place the vessels of
this squadron about a day and a half 5 sail
nearer to the scene of Southern difflculties
than they would be II they remained on the
New England Coast. and also In good loca-
tion Tor coaling and eQuipping for sea, II
any necessity should arise for dispatching
any OF these ships.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Soldier at Fort Riley Killed by the
Explosion of 107-Pound
She'll
EIGHT MEN SERIOUSLY HURT.
Battery Was Engaged in Target
Practice When Shell Suddenly
Exploded-Three of the Men
Were Fatally Injured.

Junction City, Kas.. Aug. 1s.-while at
target practice about o'clock this morn
Ing. at Fort Riley reservation north of this
city, Finch. l07-pound shell exploded as
1t was being placed in the breech Of the
third-section gun of Siege Battery o, Sew
enth Artillery. commanded by Captain Van
Dusen.
CASUALTIES
HENRY C. WATSON. killed instantly.
JOHN J. KING. wounded fatally.
MURRAY SYKES. wounded fatally.
CHARLES DUNCAN. wounded fatally.
HENRY IJOGSDON. wounded seriously.
DENNIS MAHoNEY. wounded. not dangerous.
RECRUIT LLOYD. wounded seriously.
ROOS LUCK. wounded slightly.
JAMES BRADY. wounded slightly.
The big siege battery OF four guns had
oeen on the target range. four miles north
OF this city. since last week. This morn
ing the usual practice was in progress.
Headless Body stood Erect.
The l0i-pound shell had been put into
the third section gun and Private Watson
was In the act Of ramming the shell home
when there was a terrific explosion and
the headless body OF Watson was seen
standing perfectly erect for almost fifteen
then fell. alighting on its back with shoul-
ders toward the gun. Watson has a father
In Texas and a brother and sister In South
Carolina. He enlisted at Savannah, Ga.
Private Joe King had both arms torn of
and lost both eyes. He Is from New
Jersey.
Private Murray Sykes had a portion of
the skull torn of and right eye badly IN
jured.
Charles Duncan was badly bruised about
the head and blinded In both eyes He is
from near Wichita.
Henry Lossdon is Of London. KY His
body is badly hurt and he may go blind
from Towder burns.
Sergeant Dennis Mahoney. a native of
Boston. was hit in the mouth with a frag-
ment of shell and lost several teeth.
Recruit Lloyd. who recently Joined the
battery from Jackson. Tenn. had his left
forearm blown of and right eye badly
burned.
The wounded men were at once taken to
the post hospital where the proper medi-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
FIRED INTO CROWD OF BOYS.
Enraged Chicago Saloonkeepel
Wounds Two Youths Fatally,

Chicago. Aug. 1s.-Enrased because one Of
his guests cut W a pool table. Powell
Phlacepka who conducts q saloon at No.
s. West Twenty-frst street. fired six shots
into a crowd OF boys who stood In front Of
his place last night. Three of them were
wounded and two will die.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
Messengers Organise.

81. Joseph Mo-. Aug. 19.-It is now quite
the proper thing to employ only union mes
boys are members Of the union, which was
formed tonight with the following ON
GERS: Robert Phillips. president; Verge
tary; L. L Fitzpatrick. Treasures.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
NEW CREAMERY BURNS.
Fire Destroys Plant Completed
Only Few Days Ago.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Jacksonville Ill. Aug. 19-The creamery
at Franklin. this County. was destroyed by
fire Sunday night. II was completed last
Thursday at a cost of S. 90.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20

S12 Put-in-Bay and return. Wednesday,
August q. Pc -sonally conducted by II. r.
Gregory. Tickets ana Information at the
Erker Bros.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
ST. LOUIS c0UNTY'S FAIR.
1t Will Be Held September 10 to
% at Creve Occur.

The second annual fair of the Citizens
Fair Association Of st. Louis County will
be held at Studt's Park. Upper Creve Occur
Lake. September 1s. 20. q and p. Secretary
Brooks said yesterday that the arrange
ments were much more elaborate than last
year. The catalogue and premium list will
be completed to-day. Larger premiums will
be offered. and the farm exhibits will also,
be more numerous. Considerable rivalry
has sprung UP between the Creve Coeur
Farmers Club and some of the farmers
clubs in Carondelet Township and the
Creve Occur people will try to win the hon.
ors that were awarded to their CarondeIet
neighbors last year.
The speed programme includes a 80 trot-
ting race, the first day. for a purse OF 800;
pony race and race for mules q 335
trot, the second day. for a purse of 500,
and a free-for-all trot for a purse OF $l0v
The features Of the third days racing Will
be a free-for-all pace for 500, and a four
minute county trot. best two heats in three.
for a purse of so. and a 2:40 trotting race
Tor 800 and 80 pacing race for the same
amount on the last day. The races will be
governed by American association rules ex-
Cept for distance. where the same rules will
prevail as those in force prior to 1882
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
RAILROADS

TIE Louisville and Nashville has pur-
'Bhased the Cumberland and Ohio Valley
road.
Blk Chic4go-St. Paul lines have agreed to
withdraw cheap rates after September 1.
W. H Coleman has been appointed assist
mt general freight agent Of the vandalia.
L 8. Robertson. division superintendent of
he Louisville and Nashville, will take q
position with the Denver and Rio Grande.
branch lire Of the Illinois Central was
operated successfully by telephone for two
Nays.
The. old Memphis and Frisco routes were
omitted at Alton and Miami I. T., and the
afst train run over the tracks
The Burlington has rescinded its frain or
oer relative to shipping freight to Kansas
City and st. Joseph.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

A St. Louis coal dealer believes that
there will be no increase of soft coal here
this winter.
Milliners from the Southwest. South and
West are In st. Louis TO buy fall stocks
and their branch OF business appears un-
affected by the drought
The St. Louis Shovel Company. one Of
i've largest shovel manufacturing concerns
OF the country. is included in new trust
with a capital Of s5.oOo0oo.
Worlds Fair officials will meet in New
York to-day to confer with architects In re-
gard to plans for the various buildings
Six saloonkeepers will be tried to-day by
Excise Commissioner Seibert on charges Of
violating the early closing order.
Three St. Louisans narrowly escaped
death on a burning naphtha launch near
Wequetonsing. Mich.
More than 5000 was found in the shanty
formerly occupied by John Ney. who died
In Hollow, St. Louis County.
The police have been asked by business
men near Union Station to break up the
gang OF hoodlums operating about there.
Local carriage manufacturers say the
strike inaugurated in Cincinnati will not af
feet st. Louic firms. as the employers and
employees are In harmony.
Business men in the vicinity of the Union
Station have formulated a complaint to the
Chfef OF Ponce ABOUT the hOodlumS who IN
fest the neighborhood to the injury Of their
business
Delegate Sweeney OF the Committee on
Sanitary Affairs applied for and was re-
fused a warrant against Koenig OF the
Tenth Ward. who commented on the action
Of the committee on the garbage bill.
William Doyle. a cab driver. 10 under ar
rest on a charge of highway robbery. Will
lam T. Johnston declares he assisted IN re-
lieving him OF SIS. -
The funeral Of Captain John p. Keiser.
vino died in Penetang. Canada, July q. will
he held from the residence. No. 35O4 Wash
|1ngton avenue.
The Council Sanitary Committee will ask
|for the rejection of House of Delegates
amendments to garbage bill.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
GENERAL DOMESTIC,

The peach crop of Georgia and North
3Carolina this year is reported unusually
barge. Fair prices prevail and growers are
prosperous.
Sedalia boy who sustained q fractured leg
while umpiring a game Of ball has had
many accidents OF this kind, his right leg
having been broken twenty times and his
left five.
et. Louisan reelected as president Of
Presbyterian Assembly at Pertle Springs
General Joseph F. Knipe. former Post
master Of Harrisburg. and a veteran Of two
wars, is dead
I Mississippi negroes have forsaken cotton
1elds for railroad construction work. and
planters complain OF a scarcity of labor.
Young farmer kills himself on the streets
pc Union. Mo-. by putting bullet through
his breast.
st. Joseph Stock Yards Company buys
and adjacent to its present plant and will
occupy the same at once.
nd Of next year Missouri will be free from
2ebt. excepting the school bonds.
Alleged blind man arrested in st. Joseph
No.. confesses that he is an impostor and
belongs to a beggars' trust. where supplies
Ind transportation are furnished in return
kor a division Of the moneys secured by
pegging.
An Iowa college Of osteopathy has en-
ered suit against several schools composing
In oreanixation.s for A0oe Aamages frod
P&ch. for alleged illegal expsision from as
|ociation.
Work on six vessels for the United States
Navy has been suspended by Che strike Of
nAchinists at San Francisco.
Prices Of refined sugar were lowered yes
erday on the basis of kos cents per pound
ndQrd p,,lafed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-20
FOREIGN.

The return Of the Chinese cnmt Do Pekin
lAs been postponed until September g.
| Cape Colony Constables surprised a Boer
aagsr near Middleburg and killed twenty
hree men before being compelled to re-
Rxeat.
| Turkish troops have crossed into Bull
Aria and taken possession Of disputed ter
atory.
Boer women In the concentration camps
n South Africa insist that the Beers have
Deen promised Intervention by certain Eu-
ropean Powers. and that the fight will go
n until Boer Independence is achieved.
II. Phelps Whitmarsh. Governor OF Ben
Euet Province. Philippine Islands. has re-
lGned. after row in which he thrashed his
becretary. who also resigned.
A patient at Havana, bitten by an in
Booted mosquito. died OF yellow fever.
Cuban politicians have asked Senior Palma
Do define his political programme before
they decide to nominate him for President.
Many Americans have left q London hotel
because its proprietor refused to require the
)negro delegates to the ecumenical council
10 occupy a detached portion Of his hotel.
Fighting continues in Colombia and the
Government Is reported to be rapidly weak
|Dning.