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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-16

Local Report.
81 Louis. Monday. July Is. 1901.
s:5e am. 6:59 pm.
Barometer. inches .G9.Y $3.50
Thermometer. degrees .............M Is .
HUMIDITY
Direction OK WinQ..
Velocity of wind. .....................2
Weather at s:5s a. m. clear; 6:59 y. m. cloudy.
Maximum temperature. 81: minimum. Is River.
1Sl r. J. HYATT.
Local Forecast Odici1l.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-16
CONTRACT TOO LARGE.
Obstacles in the Way Of Organizes
ton Against America. -

Vienna, July 1--WE learn from oMcial
sources in Paris" says the Politischs Coz.
respondent. that the difficulties Of erGnn.
ising an effective European customs leaguB
against the United States are conaidsre0
-fnsuperabIe." NJ
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-16

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Local Forecast Omc!al.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
The COxt of ReEisterInx Mail

Many persons used to refuse to avail themselves of the privilege of registering their letters, on the ground that to do so was to advertise the fact that missive was worth steal ing, while if it were actually stolen or lost, the government would pay no compensation to the loser. Two years ago an appropriation of S6,oo0 was made to provide an insurance fund. This amount had been asked for by the post office department in the belief that it would not much more than cover the indemnities demand ed in a year. The department was agreeably surprised when, at the end of the first twelvemonth, only $1J4. .O3 was found to have been paid out on this account. Thus it appears that the adoption of this system of insur- ance has cost the government very little, while encouraging many. peo- pie to register their letters and pack ages.-Saturdar Evening Post.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
CITY NEWS.

The members of Company c will give smoker in Turn hall on Jeffer- son street this evening.
 D. H. Tierney- has q special adver- tisement in the Democrat to-day which should be read by everybody. Look it up and see what this wide awake business man has to say.
 Michael Kane, aged GS years. died at his home. G Pemberton street, at G:3O o'clock last evening. The deceased leaves q brother. Patrick Kane. and q niece. Mrs J. J. Crowley. Mir Kane was q skilled employe of the city water department for upwards of twenty-five years and it is not too much to state. s'The noblest work of God. an honest man, The funeral will take place to- morrow morning at o'clock with q mass of requiem at the Immaculate Conception church and interment ill Calvary cemtery.
 A surprise party was given at the home of William Doran on Seymour street Tuesday evening. After the playing of several games the party was entertained by the Misses Phelan, Pagan. Mullings, Bulger and Mooney; piano duets by the Misses B. Loretta NcGill and A. Loretta Ryan were highly applauded. Piccolo solos were rendered by the Messrs Doran and the singing of James Ryan was highly ren- dered. Among the out Of town guests were SunnaS E. Harrington Of Boston and John A. Summers, student at Tale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
ARCTIC EXPLORER
Has Just Returned from 8 Visit to
 Belgium.


 New York, Feb 21-Dr Frederick X. Cook. the Arctic explorer. has just re- turned on the Oceantic from q visit to Belgium. In Brussels he attended q meeting of more than a hundred sci entiSts interested in the recent Belgian expedition toward the south pole. Of them contributed something for the report of the venture being published by the Belgian government.
 This report" said tile explorer, ''is the official record of the expedition. the story of which has already been pub lished. There will be eleven volumes. One of them contributed by lne con tains vocabulary of 30.OOO words of the Yahgan language. the tongue of the inhabitants of Terra Del Fuego.
 Three Antarctic eeNpeditions ar now being fitted out on the other side. The one from England will start in August. going south of Australia. and the German explorers are to start at about the same time. The Swedish expedition will leave that country later.
 pr Cook is not going with any of them. He has been exploring for years and now means to rest
 pr Cook said that the Belgian gov ernment would present thirty sets of the report to various institutions in this country, among them Harvard and Yale.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
NEGOTIATING A LOAN.

New York, Feb 21.-A report in Der lin yesterday that China is negotiating a loan of 100000, O,OOOmarkS in New
 York seems to be based purely on con- lecture, so far as can be learned from New York bankers. As q matter of course, China will have to borrow to meet the demands upon her for in- demnities by the powers. and the cheapest money market will be ap- pealed to for such q loan. New York under the circumstances would be called upon for at least part of such q loan. It is not probable that any plan has yet been formed for such a
 transaction, as the amount of China $ requirement. is yet wholly conjectural.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
AN AGREEMENT REACHED.
MachiniSts and Metal Trades Union
 Come to Settlement

Machinists and Metal Trades Union
 Come to a Settlement.
 Chicago, Feb 21.-The Record says: After q stormy secret conference be- tween the International Associate of Machinists of the eighth manufactur- ing distritf and the National Metal Trades uni4p of the fifth district. last night, an agreement was reached for the comjng8year which was said to be satisfacf6f1stdA both sides.
 It is understood that the-conference was called by the heads of q number of the large machine shops owing to rumors of dissatisfaction among the machinists and of concerted move menr on their part at the coming spring conference to abrogate exist ing agreements and to demand higher wages and shorter hours
 Fl. Devins. Secretary, represented the National Metal Trades union of New York and William RDderick was there to defend the interests of the 1nterna- tional Association of Machinists. At the close of tue conference it was announced that the results were satis- factory to both sides and that at the coming conference this spring all diff trences would be adjusted. The con- ference of the Metal Trades union will be held in Detroit in April, while that of the International Mlachinists will be called in Chicago some time in June.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
DEMANDS OF LABOR UNION.
A Practical Man Is Wanted For
 Inspector.

One Who Is Thorough Bricklayer
 and Mason-If the City Does Not
 Appoint Such Person Before April 1 There Is Apt to Be ] Clash Be tween the Union and the Authorities. The present season is likely to wit ness clash between the city and the local organization of bricklayers and masons. The society has served no tice upon the city that after April 1 none of Its members will perform any labor on manhOles or other sewer jobs unless the work shall be inspected by q practical. bricklayer. This means, | of course, that even though Engineer Cairns should do the inspecting, the Dricklayers will refuse to work. It has been stated that il would not be fair to have the union do the work and also decide who shall supervise it. This, 1t is claimed, would amount to the same as letting job to ! contrac- tor and giving him power to select q man to see whether he complied with the conditions of the contract. The bricklayers don't look at it this way, however, and contend that the propo- SitiOn is an honest one.
 We don't ask to name the man." said q member of the craft to q re- porter last night. "-All we want is q practical man. and those who think 1 that there is anything unreasonable in l that have strange conception of such matters. Have you ever worked for q boss that didn't know his business? :? If so. you have Il pretty good idea of l the complications that arise between skilled 1abOrerS and overSeerS who may be professionals in other lines, but | have no practical knowledge of certain 1 classes of work that they may be en- ployed to look after. Why shouldn't 1 the sewer inspector be a practical bricklayer? Isn't the plumbing inspec- tor practical plumber? Supposing q bricklayer should apply for that posi- tion when it was vacant. what do you suppose the engineer would have said to him? He'd take him as quietly as possible until he got chance to slam the door ill his face and as soon as he got him outside he'd turn the key in the door and then watch him through the window to see what he would try next. simply because he would consid- CT the man out of mind. We hear d
 
 and MaSons union. Whats the mat ter with that organization any more than q similar body to which the plumbers belong? Some people think that in case a practical bricklayer should be appointed sewer inspector there would be chance for union men to slight their work, provided the in spector happened to be union man. There is no reason why any one should think so, any more than there was when the plumbing inspector was ap- pointed to look after the plumbers. l have been told that he belongs to the union. and I'm not aware that there was any opposition to him on the ground that there was danger of him showing favoritism to builders who be- longed to the organization. 1 hope Mayor Kilduff and the board of pub- lie works will take . common sense view of this question and not be Inis- led by the insinuation that we are try ing to bulldoZe them.''
 So far. no action has been taken on the matter by the board of public works. and DO one seems to know what they think of the proposition.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
NEW HAVEN VICTIMS BURIED.
Delegations From the Fire Companies
 Attended the Funerals.

New Haven, Conn, Feb 1.-The last
 rites over the bodies Of the tiremen
 who met death while fighting the blaze
 which destroyed the Juuson packing
 house Tuesday morning, were per
 formed to-day, amid many manifesta-
 tionS of sympathy and sorrow from the general public, as well as from near
 friends and comrades. The quarters
 of Engine company No ? and the truck
 house on Artisan street Were appropri- ately draped in mourning TOT Captain Joseph E. Condren, the officer who was in charge of that station. aGd the men
 under him, all of whom were crushed
 to death beneath the falling wall of
 the burning building. Flowers and
 other symbols of grief sent by scores
 of people as tributes or sorrow at the sad tragedy Were conspicuous at the engine house as we'll as the residences
 from which the funeral processions started on the way to the church and ! the burial place.
 The funerals were held separately, three in the morning and one this after noon. That of Captain Condren was at St Patrick's church, where requiem | high mass was performed at 10 o'clock. Assistant Chief Fancher and delega- I tion of twelve firemen represented the department at this service, and acted | q sescort of the body.
 l A detail of eight tiremen under a captain attended each of the other ser | vices, at which the remains of Frank Williams. William J. Reilly and Fred erick N. Hale Were laid at rest Mem bers of the fire com mission and the surviving men of Steamer company were also represented at each of the i four funerals. while scores and hun dreds Of other 1nourners crowded the places at which the var.ous services were held.
 Every effort is being made to relieve whatever financial distress may exist among the bereaved families and Fire Chief Fancher is prepared to handle subscriptions for that purpose.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. Feb 21.-For Connecti- cut: Fair and continued cold tonight and Friday; fresh to brisk northwest winds.
 Weather notes: Light snow has fal- len in the Lake region and the north ern portion of New England during the past twenty-four hours, but pleasant weather has prevailed generally in other sections. The temperature con- tinues low east of the Rocky noun tains. Freezing temperatures were reported as far south as Jacksonville, Fla. Conditions favor for this vicin- ity pleasant weather and continued low temperature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
Brooklyn Man Died Under Peculiar
 Circumstances

George Andulserviski, aged 31 years, died this morning at his boarding house. S9S Bank street, under rather peculiar circumstances. He left the house Tuesday night and the family saw or heard no more of him until q couple of officers found him roaming about the street and took him to the House and then went away believing that the man was perfectly safe there. After the officers left the man entered a closet and is said to have remained for twenty hours before he was dis covered and then he was so weak he was not able 10 stand. He continued to grow worse right along and passed away at 9 o'clock this morning. Act ing Medical Examiner Crane viewed the remains aad gave permission for burial. Undertaken Moriarty took charge of the body. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
NO BREACH OF NEUTRALITY.
So Says q Londoner as Regards America in the Shipment of Horses.

So Says LOudOner as Regards
 America in the Shipment of Horses.
 New York. Feb 21.--Sir Charles Dilke is quoted in 2 London dispatch to the World as saying relative to whether -America's permission to Eng land to obtain supplies of horses for use in South Africa is a breach of neutrality:
 Ut is no breach of neutrality, but it is perfectly competent to any govern ment to refuse to allow horses to be exported without committing an un- friendly act. Some countries never permit the export of horses for War purposes-Turkey for instance. Others like Austria Hungary. have law against it. but where they are friendly disposed toward either of the belliger- ents such countries occasionally wink at 2 breach of this law.
 Austria Hungary has allowed us to export horses to South Africa. and there is no breach of neutrality in- volved. It is q case of catch me if you can. There are plenty of prece- dents for refusing to allow horses to be exported for war purposes"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
LAND GRANTS FOR VOLUNTEERS

Victoria, B. C., Feb 21.-Among the measures foreshadowed in the speech from the throne, which will be read at the opening of the house tomorrow. is understood to be one to grant aid to the railway from the coast to the Kootenai, q railway to the north end of Vancouver Island. Some changes will be made in the mining laws and inducements will be offered to fmmi- grants and g grant of land be made to each British Columbia volunteer who went to South Africa.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
INDIANS MAY REVOLT.
The Sioux Tribes Will Have An Jpris-
 ing Unless Demands Are Treated.

Omaha. Neb, Feb 21-Information from direct sources. obtained by the World Herald. indicate that the Sioux Indians are seriously contemplating all uprising. if demands now being form ulated for submission to Washington are not complied with. Several coun- cil meetings have already been held, particularly among the Ogallalla Sioux and preparations are now being made for 2 great council to select delega tes to Washington. Recent orders Of the Indian commissioner are responsible say the Indians. for their attitude.
 The trouble is over the cutting down of supplies and a claim unpaid for the ceding of the Black Hills
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
PURCHASE CHINESE EFREIGHTER
That Is the Purpose of the United
 States as Reported.

Seattle, Wash, Feb 21.-The quar- termasterS' department is negotia tin 2 for the purchase of the big freighter Ping Suey of the China Mutual line. which arrived here Tuesday to load for her first voyage from Seattle to London. The government inspectors examined here yesterday and rhe quartermasJer'S men will look her over to-day. The price offered for her out right is in the neighborhood of one million dollars. The department will, in the future, follow the policy of buy ing steamers instead of chartering 2 them by the day. The government will in q short time start q line of vessels between here and the Philip pines. Two more ships also will be purchased by the department
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
BOERS IN DISTRESS
300 of Them in a Deplorable State and Ready to Give Up
OR POSSIBLY THEY MAY DESERT

Major Atherton, Now in South Africa,
 Has Applied for Divorce from His
 Wife Mabel-A Duke the Cause of
 the Suitcase Cannot Be Aired in
 Court.
 London. Feb o1-A dispatch from Pretoria, dated February 20, says SOO Boers passed Pienaar's river yester- day, moving in the direction of Nyls- troom, a point about seventy-hve mil '. north of Pretoria and on the railroad between Pretoria and Petersburg. IL is supposed they purposed discussing the question of deserting and surren- der. They were in a deplorable state; their clothing was in rags and many were riding donkeys while others trudged af1oot. All appeared to be in the greatest distress.
 London, Feb 21.-Maior T. J. Ath- erton. second in command of the Twelfth Prince of Wales) Lanciers. now in South Africa. has filed suit for divorce against his wife. Mabel Louisa Atherton, naming the Duke of Westminster a s correspondent.
 With the announcement of the filing Ul tue SuII tue 1OuS dHtlcI)dleu CIV oICe proceedings of Major Atherton against his wife, with the Duke of WestInin- ster figuring in the role of correspond ent, have at length materialized. With in the past thirty-six hours the lawyer who is looked upon as the leader of the divorce court bar has been re- tained in behalf of the petitioner. The case cannot be aired in court at any rate for some months and possibly not before autumn. and the friends of the just married duke may yet succeed in compromising the matter and prevent ing a trial.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
HAYES IMPROVING PHYSICALLY

I.itchtield. Feb 21.-Although John T Hayes. the slayer of Winnifred Cook. has continued to improve physically since his removal to the jail here. his mental condition remains clouded and he does not realize that he will have to answer to the law for his crime. He is continually under the care of the jail physician. pr Warner, who says that he will get better. Hayes re- ceived ] call from his attorney, ex-SeA- ator Herman of Winsted. and when told that he would have to go to trial when he got well. he replied: There is no need of any trial. l want to die. I have nothing to live for now.'
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
WAITING FOR VERDICT.

Kennedy Arguments Were Completed
 In New York To-day.
 New York. Feb 21.-Special Prose- cutor John F. Mcintyre summed up for the people to-day in the trial of Dr Samuel T. Kennedy, the Staten Island dentist. on an indictment charging him with the murder of Dolly Reynolds in The girl was killed with q piece of The girl was killed wit ha piece of plumbers lead pipe used as bud geOn,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
JUMPED TO DEATH.

New York, Feb 21.-Joseph Pulice, a patient, jumped from an upper wins dow of the. columbus hospital to-day and killed himself. Pulice, who was o6 years old was brick maker from Kingston, \. '. He was admitted fe the hospital on February IS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
CONCEPTS CABLEGRAM

Washington, Feb 21-A cablegram has been received at the state depart ment from Minister Conger, stating that the Chinese plenipotentiaries have informed the foreign ministers that the emperor has agreed to all the punish ments named in his (Conger's) tele- gram of February 6 last.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21

dice influencing judges and said that the bar of Litchtlefd county was in favor of the bill and would like Judge Curtis of Fairfield county and Judge Case of Hartford county to try cases there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
CORNELL WINS FIRST.

Ithaca, N. T.. Feb 21-The first round of the dual chess match between Cornell and Columbia, which began here yesterday. terminated long after midnight, Cornelfs team scoring three points to Columbia's two. The match will continue this afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
FRENCH MINISTER OPPOSED.
Good Authority Says Waldersee's Ex-
 petition Will Not Start.


 Paris. Feb 21.-The correspondent of the Associated Press has excellent authority for the statement that Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee' expedi- ton will not start, as it is believed a decree will be published in Pekin to- day accepting the terms demanded by the ministers. The informant pointed out the consistent position of the Unit ed States. France and Russia through out, as opposed to any military repriS- als beyond those necessary 10 relieve the legations.
 The correspondent was further in- formed thar the French minister of foreign affairs, NJ. Delcasse. Is strong ly opposed to the proposed military ex- petition.
 Berlin. Feb 21-The expeditionary plans of Field Marshal Count Won WaldesSee continue in disfavor with the larger part of the German press. The VorwaertS. to-day, says that if the German government. in view of the latest satisfactory telegrams received from Sian Flu, should not declare irs intention to abandon rhe proposed ex- petitions. the representatives of the nation will force an opportunity ill the Reichstag to energetically protest against plans which might lead to the gravest internatio entanslements and indefinitely prolong the war in China. The Reichstag cannot be ignored by the government now as it was in the summer of 1900.
 The Cologne Volgs Zeitung publishes to-day a special dispatch from New Chwang which announces that Soo. fhp military governor pf Mnk den Ina Q gathered an army and. February 1O and H. attacked the railroad to Shan Hai kuan and surrounded Russians in Tehin Cho Tu and Kabon Sc. Gen. eral Fleischer sent forward TWO regl- ments of endorsements to their re- lief The Russian losses were large. The Russians are unable to master the uprising or defeat the Chinese mili- tary forces there.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
SALARY NOT PAID.

Constantinople. Feb 21.-The Turk ish minister at Madrid, 1ZZet Pacha, has again rendered his resignation to the Porte, owing to the non-payment of his salary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
TRAINS FAST RUN.
One Hundred and Twenty Seven Miles
 In 137 Minutes,

Cleveland, O.. Feb 21.Erie train No.
 ,, from New York to Chicago yester- day made q record run, weather con- ditions considered. that is remarkable. The train left Salamanca. x. Y.. one hour and sixteen minutes late and got into Chicago on time. The train made the run between Marion, O., and Hunt ington. Ind, a distance of 127 miles in 137 minutes. This time included five stops, one of eight minutes duration.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
PICKING UP wRECKAGE.

St Johns, x. F., Feb 21.-The gov ernment steamer Ingraham, continuing her search for wreckage, has picked mp two other spars, besides other mi nor wreckage, and is now returning here. She is due this afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21

HALF MILLION DOLLAR FIRE,
 Atlanta, Ga. Feb o1.-Fire in the business portion of Atlanta destroyed property worth half a million dollars o-day. The fire was caused by the explosion of an oil tank in the whole sale house of J. !. Maddox.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
HEAR PROF. COLBY TOMORROW.

At 4:3O and 8 o'clock to-morross Professor Colby will, explain how .tN NJ, c. A. hall. His clrculars, Nlktels are being distributed about t0wn c<llss tain exceedingly strong endofnelAent
 from most reliable s0urceA sssssa ssszs
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-02-21
BIG SHORTAGE DISCOVERED.

Salem, Ore, Feb 21.-The special committee appointed by the legislature to examine the books of the state land office to-day reported that q defalca- ton of S3O,OOO had been discovered in that department, the shortage hay ing occurred in 1894, when George W. Davis handled the school funds