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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-19
GROCER employees
ANNUAL EXCURSION,
A Large Picnic Was Given at
Okawville. ILL.,, Yesterday by
the st. Louis Union.

Nashville, Ill. Aug. 1S-Thirty-hve hun
dred st. IIouisans, comprising the members
of the st. Louis Retail Grocer Employees
Association and their families attended the
second annual picnic of that organization at
Okawyille to-day Two excursion trains of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. ae-
gresating thirty-two coaches. conveyed the
p,cnickers to the scene Of the days fes-
tiyities BY noon the second train had ar
rived. and the crowd then repaired TO
Boyce's Park. where the picnic was held
Threatening clouds overhung the skies
the earlier part of the day. but no rain fell
to dampen the ardor of the jolly crowd.
Various forms of amusements were pro-
vided for, and the outward appearance OF
the throng plainly showed that they were
eujoying themselves hugely. Not an acci-
dent of any sort marred the days festiv-
tiles and the retail grocers were rated the
most peaceable crowd that has been at this
resort.
During the day an orchestra Of ten pieces,
under the direction Of Eugene Hardy. dis
coursed dance music at the large pavilion.
The last excursion train left Okawville
at O'Clock and the grocers stated that they
had spent a pleasant day in recreation and
snort, The racing events were spiriteGly
contested and resulted as follows:
Fifty yards dash. for ladies-Ffrst, Ida
Golden: second. Alice Smith: third. Minnie
Riegel.
One hundred yards dash. for retail
grocery clerks-First. J. H. Hughes; sec
ond. Edward Heckwolf: third John Cope
land
One hundred yards cash. for fat men
First, r. j. Fritz: second. L. Dusenberry:
third L. Seeberger.
Fifty yards dash. for girls-Ffrst. Lizzie
Kraft: second. Hazel Moran: third, Clara
Fifty yards sack race. for boys-F1rst.
Leo Grace: second. Walter Brekie: third.
Fred Balsger.
Kathryn Schuler: second. Lizzie Werle;
Three-iegged race. free-fcr-all-Ffrst,
Hughes and Heritage; second. Arnold and
Heckwolf: third. Ryan and Meyer
Fffty-yard egg race for ladies-First. Liz
zie Werle: second. Kathryn Schuier; third.
shoe-iacing contest. for boys-Efrst. Will
lie Zeppe: second. A. Burkhardt: third. John
Hartman.
Fffty-yard dash, for ladies-First. Mrs.
Fred Heintein. second Paulina Heintein:
third. Lola kann.
Two-hundred-yard dash. free-for-all-
First. William A. Heritage; second. Edward
Heckwolf: third. 8. Arnold.
The Officers of the Retail Grocers' EN-
ployees' Union are: President. w. Colby
Mars; gice president. Herman ]. Netteler:
secretary. J. NJ. Weingarth: treasurer. sHar-
~ A. Kramer: sergeant-at-arms. Robert
Asmus. Tr1stees-David Schnaus. Thomas
A. Dooley and Thomas A. Ryan,
Hewitt and W. Colby Marrs. Timekeepers
L0rat1 Scott and Jake Kolf. Scorer, Louis
Rosin; starter. J. p. AcGuiunesa
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JUMPED THROUGH WINDOW.
Acrobatic Burglar Made His Es-
cape From the Police.

An acrobatic burglar made good his es-
cape from Private Watchman Martin Ryan
yesterday evening by jumping headfore-
most through the large plate-glass window
in front of the St. Louis Shoe Company
store. 1lOe Washington avenue. The man
and a companion had effected an entrance
to the store by breaking the rear window.
Edward Easton. 10 years old. and residing
at No. 921 Cass avenue. was arrested by
Ryan in the rear of the store, carrying six
cases of shoes
Private Watchman Ryan saw the men at
work in the rear of the store. Easten was
outside. and had received three cases OF
shoes from his confederate. who was In
side the store handing out the boxes. Ryan
drew his revolver and placed Easten under
arrest. Leveling his weapon at the man in
the store he ordered him not to move. Then
the watchman fired three shots to attract
attention. At the first shot the burglar In IN
store dashed from the rear to the front o,
the building. leaped through the window
to the street and escaped.
Easten was taken to the police station py
Watchman Ryan. who expects to capture
the confederate in a day or so.
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GENERAL MACARTHUR
BACK FROM MANILA.
Speaks Sanguinely of the Future
of the Islands He Helped
to Pacify.
REPrRLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
San Francisco. Aug. 1S.-The army trans
port Sheridan. with Major General Arthur
Macarthur on board, arrived this morning
from Manila, but it was o'clock this even-
ing before the Governor General of the
Philippines was landed.
Before the Inauguration of a civil govern
ment in Manila. the entire administration
of affairs, both military and civil, devolved
upon the Governor General.
Beyond slight loss in flesh. General Mac
Arthur is the same as when he left this
city three years ago. He had practically no
illness during his stay in the Philippines.
As soon as the quarantine was raised
on the Sheridan, the Slocum drew along
side and S. NJ. Green of Milwaukee. boarded
the ship as the representative his city to
present an invitation to General Macarthur
to visit Milwaukee. which was formerly his
home.
General Macarthur expressed great sat
isfaction at the work done in the islands.
He said:
while the condition is not perfect, it is
gratifying A few groups Of armed insur-
gents are still at large. but they will soon
surrender. as their power is broken, and
they not being aided by the natives.
These natives have come to see that sur
render does not mean death. and come in
every week with their rifles.
throughout Northern lIuzon. the insur-
rection has been dead for some time and
there is freedom of movement. A large
criminal class there still commits depreda-
tions on Americans and natives. though the
latter suffer the most severely. The ma
tives are eagerly seeking the establishment
of civil government that they may root out
these bands of criminals. There is every
reason to believe that the whole country
will soon be perfectly safe for travellers
War has wrecked the Philippines and
laid waste whole districts. Even the peo-
pie in many districts have relapsed into
barbarism. The best conditions prevail in
Northern Luzon. You may say that the
whole territory is pacified, but not tran
quilted: but 1t will not be long
before law and order are observed every
where.
AT present there is some trouble in Smar,
but General Hughes. with large and effec-
tive force has gone after them and will soon
bring the insurgents to their senses. That
is the worst place. but it is not interfer-
ing with the coast business. In Cebu and
Bohal. and occasionally in Southern L.uzon.
there are slight outbreaks by the criminal
element.
'.The Civil Commission was about to put
in force some excellent ideas for the munich
pal government of the city of Manila when
I left The city is in excellent condition,
and especially in its sanitary department,
and its growth in business will be enor-
mous."
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the three nations rich in war material. have
been sleeping on their arms for months.
and should they become involved, the whole
continent will be devastated
America Alert.
The State Department is endeavoring to
secure, through its diplomatic and consular
representatives. complete reports. as it is
desirable to this Government that the guar
dian and sponsor for the I.atin-American
Republics should be prepared for all
emergencies. as with the Monroe Dostrine
in one hand to prevent European interfer-
ence and domination. the branch OF peace
and arbitration must he extended with the
other that a general outbreak in South
America may be prevented and this Govern
men avoid the danger of becoming involved
In controversies with the European nations.
MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS At SEA.
SPECIAL BY CABLE
Colon. Colombia, Aug 1s.-Residents on the
beach front on two consecutive evenings
recently saw a mysterious steamship show
ing two lights. The vessel was observed be-
tween and o'clock She remained in
view quite a while. and disappeared sudden
ly. causing much curiosity.
WAR VESSELS At PORT OF SPAIN.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Colon, Colombia. Aug. 1s.-According to
the latest advices from Port Of Spain. Trini
dad. several Venezuelan war vessels are
there. Come are being repaired: others are
awaiting orders.
ECUADOREAN INVASION READY.
Quito. Ecuador. Aug. 1s.-A force Of Ecua-
dorean troops is ready to invade Colombia,
and a battle is Imminent near Paste, just
beyond the Colombian frontier and about $50
miles northeast of Quito.
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SITUATION AT JOLIET, ILL.
Wire Mills VIII Be Compelled to
Shut Down This Week.

Joliet, H.. Aug. B.-An was quiet to-day
among the steel workers in Joliet. Great
hopes are entertained by the labor leaders
Joliet and Bay View. A joint meeting of
the four local lodges has been called for to-
morrow.
No attempt to start up the plant here is
anticipated this week
The wire mills will be compelled to shut
down before the end of this week. and this
will throw out 1900 additional men.
NO STRIKE PROBABLE At CHICAGO.
Chicago. Aug. 1S-There was nothing new
to-day in the lodges Of the Amalgamated
Association in South Chicago. So far as can
seems to be likely TO lead TO a reversal of
the decision Of the local lodges not to
strike.
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TRAFFIC BEING RESUMED.
Damage by Gulf Storm Pretty Gel.
orally Repaired.

Mobile, Ala. Auug. 16-The Louisville and
Nashville Railroad. which was put out of
business between this city and New Or
Leans by the Gulf storm. was put in condi-
taou to-day. the first train from New Or
leans arriving at Mobile during the day.
leans was obtained to-day for the first time
Vince the storm.
:. Information to-day from the steamer
Evelyn. ashore on the south coast, near the
entrance to Pensacola Harbor Is to the ef-
sect that she lies in an easy position and
S1n probably be pulled of. Towboat men
g 1eot!e are arranging to pull her out Of
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HUGE METEOR CRASHES TO
EARTH NEAR PHOENIX, ARIZ.
Several Miles From the Earth Expods Scattering Glowing
Over Wide TerritOryFall of the Body
tended by and Remarkable Lowering Temperature
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 1s.-In the western
part of Harquahala desert. near the Color
ado River. an immense meteor fell last
night, lighting up the country for hundreds
of miles around. and exploding with a
crash which could be plainly heard as far
south as Yuma, and east to Vulture mine.
near Wickenburg. 1t scattered its frag-
ments over a large area.
The fall occurred about $50 o'clock. and
was visible as far east as Globe. At Phoe-
nix many persons saw the flight and fall
Of the meteor. After long fall when still
apparently several miles from the earth, it
exploded as a rocket, scattering a brilliant
shower Of fire.
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A dispatch from Yuma says steamer pas
sengers down the Colorado River from
Castle Dome state that the meteor exploded
at a point almost north of there and tha,
some of the pieces fell in a mining camp ter
miles away. Its fall was followed almost
Immediately by heavy storm. which
spread over a large expanse o. territory
and by most unusual and rapid drop in
the temperature. the mercury going down
nearly 10 degrees near Castle Dome.
In fact. the change Of temperature was
noticeable here. cool breezes from the
West. after the astronomical display. send
ing Phoenix temperature to the lowest point
known in several weeks
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SAYS GAMBLING
CANNOT Be STOPPED,
Kentucky Mayor Believes That All
Human Agencies Are In
adequate.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

Lexington. KY. Aug. N.-The assertion II
made by Mayor II. T. Duncan Of this city
that in his opinion gambling cannot be
stopped by any human agency. and that II
will never cease 30 long as men are constf-
tuted they are to-day
The Mayor prints a three-column card in
explanation of his actions regarding the
gambling houses of the city. and in answer
to the accusation that he had Disseminated
in his prosecution of the gamblers.
There were two poolrOoms in operation
and the Mayor decided that but one should
run. He stopped both until they get to-
gether. ard again. when they disagreed and
opened different houses. John Mclaughlin.
taking the police, he visited several gam
bling houses and caused the arrest Of the
operators of faro. craps and other games.
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ADMINISTRATION DISTURBED
OVER COLOMBIAN TROUBLE.
Enforcement of Monroe Doctrine
Ihman Disturbance Is Ex- Might Lead to International
pressed. Complications
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Aug Is-Press dispatches
! from South America cause apprehension in
official circles. and fear of general war
growing out of trouble on the isthmus is ex-
pressed. No official confirmation has
reached Washington of the more sensa-
tional reports. but knowledge of a feeling
Of unrest and pent-up grievances warrant
members of the administration and the few
diplomatic representatives now here in pre-
dieting much strife and bloodshed.
South American wars. in the expenditure
and life and treasure, do not compare even
with the Santiago campaign. but they dis
turb commerce and keep the people in a
state of turmoil. handicapping development
and engendering hatred.
Religion q Factor.
Religion enters largely into the present
troubles. A party in Ecuador calling itself
the progressive element. has been attempt
ing to divorce state from church, and has
conducted several political campaigns with
varying success. Recently its members
have obtained control Of the Government.
but not without ENGINEERING armed re-
sistance.
The situation was greatly complicated by
d 1OlOHlDldl Appearing upOu lEe DOr-
der and entering Ecuadorean territory Its
presence was interpreted by the anti-church
element as interference in behalf of the
friars. but an explanation was made off,
cially by the Colombian Government that
the boundary had been crossed unintention-
ally. The Ecuadorean Government has
never ceased 10 resent the affair. and has
been awaiting an opportunity to strike
back to uphold its dignity and punish the
encroachment.
EquadOr's Hostility.
The press reports to the effect that the
Ecuadorean army is ready to invade Co.
lombia convince those familiar with the cir
cumstances that the little Pacific Republic
is now prepared for the issue. and will CO.
operate with Venezuela, seizing the oppor-
tunity to avail herself of the powerful as
sistance Of the Republic.
A war between Venezuela and Ecuador
against Colombia may develop many serious
international situations and may be the fire.
brand to excite a general outbreak through
out South America.
Chile. the Argentine Republic and Brazil,
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WILL INVADE VENEZUELA.
Emilio Fernandez, Leader of Revo
luton Leaves for War.

REPUBLlC SPECIA1A
Willemstadt, Island of Curacao, Aug. IS
Emilio Fernandez. former Governor of
Caracas, under President Castro, and later
Administrator of Customs in La Guayra,
has left this island to invade Venezuela. He
Is the leader Of the Venezuelan revolution
lists. Sixty Of his followers left with him
Venezuelans. living here in practical exile.
are supporting Fernandez
Senor vfllegas Pulido. formerly president
OF the Venezuelan State of Guarico, and
lately President Castro's Minister of Com
merce, has been arrested in Caracas, and
also thirty-five other politicians.
President Castro continues to encoura 9e
the Colombian insurrection. and Is assist
Ing them financially. Serious complications
are feared
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Robbed of His POcketbOOk-T. Dick
ST. LOUIS WOMAN AS HEROINE
Mrs. Limbeck's Prompt Action
Prevents Fire i'm Hotel.

A special dispatch to The Republic from
New York says: THE wife of a Million
aire was mentioned by several persons to-
day at Manhattan Beach. when it became
known that she saved the Oriental Hotel
and the lives of 600 sleeping guests from de-
struction by fire. She is Mrs. Bertha Linn
beck of ST. Louis and she is a guest OF the
Oriental.
.As Mrs. Limbeck was about to retire
Saturday night she found the awning above
her bedroom window in flames. She tore u
from its fastenings. flung II on the ground,
and then. with several pitchers of water, put
out the fire that was beginning to eat us
way into the woodwork. She fastened 10
the hotel Office and reported the occurrence.
She was overcome from fright.
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In the City.

Aged Man Absent From HOme-The
police Of the Third District were asked yes
terday to assist in locating Wiiiiam wise.
50 years old, who has been missing from his
home, No. 1i51 South Second street, since
Saturday morning.
Death Comes Suddenly-Michael Va
eek, SO years old, dropped dead yesterday
afternoon at the home OF his son-in-iaw.
Otto l.. Nrana. No. 1sll Iowa avenue Heart
disease Is supposed to have caused his his SUD sud
lard street
Adopted Daughter Missing Mrs.
Mary Rochester, living at NO. SUI FafIin
avenue. yesterday reported to Chief of De-
tectives Desmond the disappearance of her
adopted daughter. Ruth; 10 years Old Mrs.
IA, and since then she has heard nothing Of
her whereabouts.
Asks Police to Find Son-Lewis a.
Nash of Breweryville. Perry County. Mo-.
requested the police yesterday to assist him
In locating his son. John j. Nash. q years
Nash left home three weeks ago in COM
pany with a friend, and said he was going
to ST. Louis. His father has heard nothing
from him since his departure.
Died In Arabulance-Wi1iam Apen-
brineh, 50 years old, was found In dying
No l Warren ssreea He died in sp
ambulance on the way to the CITY Hospital.
Apopiexy Is assigned as the cause Of his
death. The body was removed to the
morgue.
st. Louis Firms Get Contracts-The
Abbott-Gamble Contracting Company Of St.
Louis and New York and the James Stew
art Construction Company OF st. Louis and
Pfttsburg have obtained the contracts for
building a large reservoir at Newark. n. J.
The contracts amount to $4,000, and the
bids Of the ST. Louis companies were the
lowest.
Death of Asa kelly-Mr. Asa Kelly,
don. Conn.,. last Thursday. aged IS years.
he was the father Of Mrs. W. II: Sturger
OF St. Louis. who lives at No. N51A La
fayeeee avenue. The Sturger family de-
parted yesterday morning to attend the
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LOYAL TO FRANCE.
Army Officers Ignored Brides From
Enemies to the Renuhlic.

Paris. Aug. lS--In the course of a speech
at prize distribution in Auxonne to-day.
a sensation by declaring that the command
ers Of the various army corps had received
letters from one of the pretenders designed
TO ssduce them from their duty. but the
fact that the letters had been sent to him
proved the army to be loyal to the Re-
public
General Andre did not say whether the
pretender In question was Bourbon or Bona
partist.
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funeral. which will take place at New
London.
Caused Boys Arrest-Louis Celia. 18
years old. living with his parents at No.
9o6 North Taylor avenue. was arrested Sat-
uriay night on a charge of destruction OF
property. Henry Rathcoff. a butcher at No.
9O7 North Taylor avenue. caused the boy 5
arrest. He charges that Celia broke a
window in his shop while shooting leaden
balls in bean shooter.
Robbed of His PocketbOOk-T. Dick
son of Tulsa. /. T., reported to the police
of the Third District Station that while
attending an auction at a furniture store
on Chouteau avenue Saturday night he
was robbed of his pocketbook. Dickson felt
someone searching his pocket. and turning
around saw three men hurrying through
the crowd. Dickson grabbed one of the
men. He dropped the pocketbook but made
his way out the door and jumped on
Park avenue car which was passing.
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HOPE FOR A COMPROMISE,
Leaders of Strike at Bay View,
Wis, Are Not Despondent.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug 1s-Everything
was quiet at Bay View to-day. The ma.
3ority of the strikers remained at their
homes. but some Of them gathered in little
knots on the streets and discussed the
strike.
The fires at the Bay View plant have been
put out with the exception of the bla ST
furnaces. the output of which is NOT
operated in this city. 1t is said 400 men re
employed in the blast furnaces
a compromise between the United States
Steel Corporation and the Amalgamated AS
sociation within the next two weeks
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GERMAN wARSHIP
ORDERED TO VENEZUELA.

Berlin. Aug. 1S.-The German Gov
ernment has ordered the cruiser
Nineta. which is off the eastern
coast of South Africa. to proceed to
Venezuelan waters. to be In readi-
ness to protect German interests IL
an emergency should arise.
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TURKISH ARCHDEACON TO
BECOME AN AMERICAN

The Reverend Marcus Daniel Eager in His
tive Land Seeks the Protection the Stars and
stripes-His Early Life Among the Kurds Was Full
Of Adventure.
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The Best Prescription fer Malaria.
Chills and Fever b q bottle Of Groves Tasteless
Chill TUic. IL T. simply iron and Quinino =
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Paris. Aug. 1s.-Edmond Audran. the
April II, 1sl2