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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

Look out for the Rogers colt Brixton in
the third race. He is a coed one. and about
ready. Jordan. although beaten in his
last start. was by no means disgraced. The
Ill pounds he has up to-day should act in
the nature of a ''steadier" for him. and he
should give Brixton trouble in landing the
purse Louis Wagner has been steadily i'm
proving. and ought to close. Ogle and Rose
of Red will be fighting 1t out for third.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

Though Teucer may be a good deal Of n
hound. there is not much excuse for his
race under Dale yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01
Ia Cal, who was bought from him out Of
q selling race by Mr.. Bratton.

But for a weak ride from d. Hall, Jano-
wood would have been closer up yesterday.
Sauber bled in the same race.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01
an Verify up $500 after his

Wax Taper will not raise the furor in the
West he did in the East II Aker rides him
as he did at the finish yesterday.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

Jim Mangan. who handles Peaceful. says
that he is a hard horse to train. He wants
but little work outside of races.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01
The RcnuIllIc.s SeIectiana,

First Race-NO 81 lrctions.
Second Race-Sam LAZARUS Antolee, Tickful.
Third kace-BrixtOn. Jordan. Louis wagner.
Fourth Race-Skillrnan. Sir Roa. Tula Fonso.
Fifth Race-Deloraine. Swordsman. Don Luis.
Sixth Race-orleans. Hiee. Sister Sarah.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

w. w. Dar'len ran Verify up $500 after his
win yesterday. The horse was entered to
be sold for 500. Most of the onlookers ex-
pected to see Mr.. Bratton unload the old
horse on Mr.. Darden. but he held on to him.
Mr. Darden is still sore over losing Prosper
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

THE REPUBLIC FORM CHART.

ST q.
starter a. Weath
IOS/ purse Avef furlonss
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

The sixth is an all-age event Orleans is
the best, and should win. Hilee has lot
of speed. and should land In the place.
while Sister Sarah, If ridden well, will fin
ish In the money.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01
ENTRIES AND SELECTIONS
FOR RACES AT THREE TRACKS.
TO-Day's Harlem Entries.

races at Harlem are as follows:
First race. six furIongs;
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

The fourth race looks like a gift for
Skillman, if properly handled. Sir Rolla
will. no doubt be fighting it out with him,
while Tulla Fonso. who had lot of trou-
BILE on Saturday. looks best for third.
Hughie McCarren has WinepresS in the
race and-well-you cannot always some
times tell what Hugo will pull off.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

Terre Haute. Ind. Sept 3O.-The race ,r.s,-
,ns whlsh insa VIII bring the grand circuit season
crowd in attendance. The track was fast Sum
mary: 1880 N'i
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

Deloraine. If nothing happens to. her.
should win the fifth. although Swordsman
and Don Luis will give her a strong argu-
ment But the finish should be in the or
der named.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-10-01

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Tine-=l aRa.a 20 aa
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
CHINA'S INDEMNITY LOAN.
UNITED STATES NOT IN FAVOR OF
JOINT GUARANTEE OF LOAN.
Objections Can Best Be Met by Causing
China to Allow Bonds Covering
indemnity Claims.

Washington, May 2l-The state depart
mont has been made frequently ac1ualnt-
cd by Mr.. Rockhil with the character
Of the propositions relative to the noatpg
OF the indemnity loan unfolded at Pokin
While grave objections are perceived to
the Russian project for joint Guaran
tee of the loan because OF immense dirt.
Guilty OF securing the assent NJ congress 10
au agreement which would entangle tn a
United Suites with foreign nations for
more than a quarter OF n century AZ least,
there Is nothing In Mr. Rockhilfs lnslruc'
tions that would canse him to autagonize
the British opposition. provided IL Is fully
developed SO as 10 secure the safety OF
the loan while assuring the Integrity of
China.
II is suggested that these objections can
best he observed by causing China to allow
each nation bonds bearing per cent in-
tcrest to the face value Of that nation \
Indemnity claim. The nation holding the
bonds could dispose OF them at It's pleas
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
MURDER MYSTERY,
MRS. BONNIE HELD TO GRAND JURY
BY CORONER.
Opinion OF the Public Is Gradually
Changing in Her Favor--Refused
to Sign Confession


Washington, May 81. Mrs. Lola ida
Henri Ronine, who has confessed to the
killing of James s. Ayres at the Hotel
Kenmore In this city last Tuesday morning
AT ociock, after mystery which hafrlcd
the best detectives for six days ana tights
was born in Macon, Mo, and Tor a time
lived in Texas, Opinion * gradually
changing to the woman's side Of the case.
Detectives are trying TO discover whether
the pistol belonged TO Ayres or Mrs 10
nne but thirteen cartridges were found
on the washStaud, going to prove that
Ayres had placed them there. Mrs. no
mines relatives were notified OF her arrest
today.
The coroner's jury today brought In the
following verdict; James Seymour Ayres
came to his death Wednesday, May 10.
1901, about the hour OF oclo H. M al
the Hotel Kenmore, from q isto shot
wound In the chest. Furthermore. thut
said shot was fired dring u fatal conflict
between said Ayres aud Lola lila Henri
Bonnie. We the ccroner's jury, hold Lola
Ida Henri Bonnie ~ the grand jury"
Before the jury rendered their verdict a
number OF witnesses were near AW ef
foi was made to show that Miss Mnna
could easily have heard voices thl ough the
door connecting her room with that or
ANrcs ana thar lights could have hrcn soon
through the cracks Detectives FOrnc nnd
Weldon testified TO this effect, Lut Miss
Mnas declared she saw no lights on the
nlgnt OF the shooting, she niSo testified
that the cries SHE heard coming from Ayrcs'
room were made lay q mans voice and not
By woman She was positive that the
voice wns MOI that of Mrs Bonnie This
contradicts Mrs. Rontuc. who ii her con
fession yesterday said that she had uttered
the only vocal sounds made In he room All
the time Of the tragedy Detective Iornc's
atstimony concerning Yesterdays confes-
sion WAS not materially different from the
statement as then given nut.
District Attorney Gould said that Mrs
Bonine had decided not 10 appear before
the coroner.
1 The typewrltten copy of The confession
was taken to Mrs, Bonine TODAY for n,
/ purpose nf having her swear tr II, MS Sh,
was not under oath when Sbc made IN,
! statement Yesterday, Mrs. l,oninc. nftcl
! making the confession, had Consulted
] lawyer aud he hdd advised her 10 avoid any
| thing in the nature Of assisting the Sysccu
| ton. 50 she refused To make ghe desired AZ
| hdnvlt.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
FAVORABLE 70 STRIKERS.
Six More Firms sianed Agreement with

Six More Firms Signed Agreement with
the Union at Cincinnati.
Cincinnati. May 2i.--The strike situation
here seems favorable TO the strikers, six
more firms having signed agreements with
tao unlcr today and as result about 100
more men VIII be at work Wednesday
morning.
There are stu about 1900 machinists ont,
all OF whom belong 10 the big shops These
large firms have settled down to fight
and have opened headquarters where daily
meetings are held. II is learned from Il
semi official source that they are contain
TO run their shops. They viii issue an
ultimalum to the strikers giving them until
q certain day to return after which II they
fail to do so, they are to he considered
discharged aud the Importation of labor
begun.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
woopMEN OF THE WORLD.
Reduction OF Expenses and the Emers-
ency Fund Receiving Attention.

Reduction OF Expenses and the Eners-
ency Fund Receiving Attention
Columbus Ohio. May 2t-The supreme
camp Woodmen OF tho World is adherlng
TO the policy of reducing expenses and the
emergency fund Is receiving attention, it
being decided today that all fees for trans.
fcrs should 90 10 this fund. In the line
Of the retrenchmcnt policy WAS the reduc-
tlon II The board Of trustees from seven
to Hre which WIS agreed 10.
A compromise WAS reached on The qucs-
ton Or eliminating the suicide clause from
policies, the convention declaring thai no
less than onc-hilf Of every cmbn should
Dr paid regardless Of The cause Of death,
local camps must ply the dues and as
easements Of sirk MENTORS los addition "a
SICK benefits The Zee required TO me-
The order was reduced from SO to So
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22

ure. 1t could afhx It's own guarantee and
The clauN for the collection anu dis
trbuton Of Interest contains the germ Of
the guarantee of the Chinese Integrity. II
of hnanclers collect periodically from
ChlnN the amount OF income which the
ministers AT pekln have decided emu be
eXacted without running the country, This
money can be divided up between the
powers In the shape Of interest In the eX'
act proportion to the bonds held by them.
In cnse OF Scfault by China. each nation
will lose In proportion, and special cove.
nant will bind each power 20 refrain from
individual action against China 10 secure
the payment Of the arrears or 10 seize
territory In lieu OF Interest in default.
II Is calculated that thus each power
will find II Co It's Interest TO prevent n
division of China.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
TEN HOURS PAY QUESTION.
Commended There Is Nothing In the
Agreement About Amount OF Wages.

lOnfenUGd
Agreement About Amount OF Wages.
New York May 81 Henry r. Devens
ngent Of the Metal Trades association. TO-
dny went 10 the headquarters ~ the strik
crs to ask for ioiDt conference II was
announced later that President o'conneli
had sent word that thu machinlsts would
appoint conference committee.
Devens SAYS the machinlsts are entitled
to nine hours day, hnt the question:
vhether ten hours pay for niue hours
wort Is 10 follow the Introduction Of tho
nine hour system Is iehatnhle ground. Ths
ineIpbprs OF the metal traces say there Is
MOI a word about the wage question IN the
agreement that all snch questions VIII de
difrcnlt 10 settle and ARE 70 I've settled hv
Arbitration. the men remaining at WORK
Iending solution.
Al the conference the Mctal Trades ms
sociation viii demand that the men return
10 work and refer the wage question to q
GARD az arb tration. The business agent
Of the machinists said tonight: There
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
HE CHINESE MINISTER

Has Forwarded His Memorial Concern
;na imperial Reforms in China.
washington. May a. The Chinese min.
lister. Mr. WI ring Fang. has completed
his memorial Ia the throne concerning re.
forms I'm the impcrial system aDd tho doel-
meni has heen forwarded TO Pekln. owing
10 the Importance which Is ATTACHED hy
the Chinese 10 memorial 10 the THRONE
tlon. II. rs an evidence Of the dignity
w~>ch the Chinese attach 10 age the name
~ the empress dowager was written ane
line abnve that Of the emperor. The latter
following several lines above the text u
self. The main fcaaircs Of The memorial
which heretofore have been given In these
dispatches were preserved IN me maj dfafl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
THREE PROMINENT MEN DEAD.
Fitziohn Portcr, Charles A. Beutelle and
Admiral Cornt,ln rell

Fitziohn Portcr, Charles A. Boutele and
Admiral Commerell.
New York, May 21.-Gcpcral Fitziohn
Porter died NJ his home In Morrstown, ".
j., today from chronic diabetes He was
50 years of age.
Boston, May 81. Former Congressman
Churles A. Boutclle of Bangor. Ne, died
todny at the Mclean asylum Nayery,
Mass Mr. Boutellc mad been ut tho in
stitutIon for many months for treatment on
account Of brain trouble.
London, May IL Hon, John Edmund
Commerel admiral Of the fleet from 1890
to 1899, is dead. lie was horn In $50,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
PORTO RlcAN MATTERS.
Governor Allen FaVors Colonial Form OF
Govern n1ent.

Washington, May - -Governor fharlcs
II. Allen Of Porto Rico has presented 10
the president through tho state depart
ment his annual report. The governor es-
presses the opinion that the scheme or
colnnial administrator as followed in the
Danish. Finnish and English West Indie
dependent npon the future rolicy Of tho
home government. The governor refers 10
thp many suggestions offered that The form
Of territorial government adopted in the
but poinis out tina, standard form 81
such government while useful IN tbe
I'nited states would not apply successfully
10 this islands population
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22

sas currency has authorized the following
Texas hanks 10 commence business.
With $500 cnpItal: NJ shcilman, prcsi
CENT and w. y. Morrow, csshicr.
The American National hank Of Beau.
president. and +, y. Clements. cashier.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
MRS. M'klNlEv BETTER.
She Was Able to Sit Up and Read
Papers.

San Francisco, Mny IL The con-
valcscence of Mrs. Mckinley Is very
rapid and she is fast regainIng her
normal strength she was able TO
SIT M to-day and read the papers.
So marked Is her Improvement that
u Is very probable the presidential
party viii start for Washington next
saturday II no untoward develop.
ments should occur II Is thought
that Mrs. Mckinley will be able to
endure the Journey.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
Changes in Postmassers' Salaries.

tSnecIal 70 The post.l
Washington. May 2i.-Thcse additional
changes have been made In Texas post.
masters salaries: Florcsvilc, Increased
$500; Forney, Gatesvilie. Gldiings Gold,
thwaite, Gonzales, Grahnm Grecnvie and
Grocsheeck, Increased $in0. Granhury de-.
creased 500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
Erost Near penison.

Denison. Texas, May 81. Extraordinary
cool weather prevails here last night there
was light frost In the low lands.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
WEATHER INFORMATION,
Probabilities.

, Washington, May 21.-Eastern Texas
Fair Wednesday and Thursday; warmer In
interior Wednesday; fair TO brisk south
ensterly winds.
oklahoma and Indian Terrltory-l'alr
"Wednesday and Thursday; warmer Thurs
day; southeasterly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
MILITARY AcApEMY TRouele.
Five Cadets VIII Be Dismissed and Six
Others Suspended

Washington. May 2l.-Col0nel a. D..
Mills. superintendent Of the military
academy, left Washington today after Q
conference with the secretary OF war ana
will be at West Point tomorrow. when an
order Will he read dsmlsslng Ave cadets
from the academy and suspendlnR six more
on charges OF riutiny and breach Of dis
cfpline There are large number Of other
cadets npon whom win be inflicted minor
punIshmeuis. such ms extra duty, confne
ment 10 quarters. deprivation OF holidays
and reduction Of class rank.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
San Francisco MoIders Quit Work.

San Francisco, May 81 The only de-
Velopmcnts IN the machlnsts strike ia
this city was the walking out of 100 mold.
crs from the Fulton aud Rlslon works This
brings the total up nearly 1000 men.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
Making Cloth at eenhan.

Bonham, Texas, May 21,--The Bon.
ham cotton mills began making
cloth today. The spinning depart
ment has been in operation for some
time. About all the twenty-four
residences for employees are finished
and occupied.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
GeneraI Ohseruations.

Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau ut s p. M, 10Th meridian
time RAIN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22

will he no arbitration. This matter has
gone too far for arbitration.
The machinists are well plcnsed with the
situation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-22
District Averages.

SO inc'rr"d ~ me-"s.
Number Of stations, 81.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21

As4etn THAT a6s Rver We
5s, HE'D ,the City. En-

asvsxSSfl Asein irhSt raas nver VIC
M IN sthe City. M En-
sas3 ~. aulss nne l6 With hustiing
wind and defnge 81 water a cloud burst
swooped upon the city yesterday after
noon abolt 2:30, the severest storm IN
many years, q fury Of force like the
destructive storm that leveled New
Richmond, June ID 1899. IN twenty
minutes, driven by a. southwest gale Of
tlhirty--eight miles an hour, there was
9 precipitation of 4 .O2 inches, an un-l
common downpour, Observer Lyons
says, for SO short time Fierce
flashes Of lightning and crashes OF
thunder followed in rapid succession.
The wind howled through the streets
and the elements were in an uproar for
nearly half an hour. The three ele-
ments of electricity, wind and rain
caused considerable damage in the
city, although not of a serious nature.
One man was slightly injured, houses
We're ignited, trees were blown down or
broken, sidewalks were torn up, cellars
flooded and the street car service was
checked by a number Of cars being
disabled. Camp Northcott was all but
wrecked, and there were many narrow
escapes from serious injury under the
falling tents. Gravest peril Of all was
that which befell the crowds in bathing
at Harriet island, where hundreds were
snatched from surging Of water like
a tidal wave.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21
NAVAL OFFICER I'M DISGRACE.
Found Guilty ny n Ca,ur!-EFa-tiaI Of
ScunIulans Conduct

Found Guilty ny n Cnurt-EFa-ti:sI of
Scnndulons Caneluct.
Washington. June &c. = The loss Of
ten NUMBERS in his grade and reduction
of his p,y to fuslough pay for two
years ard to be publicly reprimanded
is the seltence imposed by court-mar-
tia! upon, Capt. Robert E. Impey, at
present Stationed at the Mare island
navy yard The captain was charged
with sdndolous conduct in having rep
resented I'd dentist that his bill must
be reduced because it required the APP
prevail IF the treasury officers, whereas
this was a Purely personal matter. Sec
rotary long has addressed a letter to
Capt. IfpeE advising him of his ap-
prevail Of sb much Of the sentence as
directedla 4eprimand and a reduction
in rank. but SITTING that the part of the
SENTENCED recommending that Capt.
Impey should be placed on furlough
for two yeats was RENTED, mot be-
cause of anJ cle'nency which you are
regarded|as hleriting, but for the rea-
son that the department does not con-
slider that the interests of the navy
will be advsnc need by permitting you to
remain in idle ness for two years when
the services OF all officers are required
on active duty
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21
People Talked Abort.

James A. Herne, the actor and play
wright: is dead. .o.n-~,--
Representative McCleary will visit
Europe for the purpose of studying social
problems.
Miss Celia Sibley, daughter of Con-
gresham Joseph G. Sibley, and WiliiaE
NIcCaimont Wilson of Washington, d.
c., were married at Franklin, Pa.
D. B. Robinson, former vice president
of the Atchison. Topeka & Santa Fe
Railroad company. died at his home in
Chicago recently after a protracted Ill
ness.
Henry q. Perrine, well known bust
ness man of Buffalo, N. T., is dead. His
second wife, who survives him, was Mrs.
Folsom, mother Of Mrs. Grover Cleve-
land. Mr.. perrine was seventy-four
years of age.
Dick Whittemore, the Beau Brummel
Of St. Louis, leader of the swell set OF
the early days of the city and a re-
nowned matchmaker, is living alone and
in comparative poverty in single room.
poorly furnished and devoid of all conl-
forts. He is a janitor.
DR.. Heron and his bride have arrived
in Middlesex county, N. j., and set up
their domicile in the old Crawford house,
a fine old rambling structure at the turn
of the road between Metuchen and Plain
field, which is known as Pumptown.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21
BRIBERY IN HAWAII.
Grand Jury Ordered to Investigate
the Conduct of LcSislators

Grand Jury Ordered to Investigate
the Conduct of Legislators.
San Francisco, June Is. - Advices
from Honolulu say that Judge A. C.
Humphreys of the circuit court has or
dered the grand jury to investigate the
acts of the Home Rule party for the
purpose Of ascertaining where their
campaign funds came from, and for
what purpose they were spent. This
action was taken as the result of the
claim that the home rule members Of
the legislature partook of lunches at a
well known restaurant and permitted
the owner. of a street car line which,
was after railway franchise to pay
for their meals. An attempt is being
made by some of the Home Rule mem
bers to have the governor grant a Sec
ond extra session, or at least extend
the present one, which is now drawing
to close. They assert that they de-
sire to pass the loan bill. which is inn
possible at the present session, which
was called for the purpose Of passing:
the measure. sg. #
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21
Foreign.

The Spanish military attaches at the
various embassies and legations abroad
have been withdrawn for reasnos Of
economy.
Emperor William sent very sympa-
thetic telegram Of confidence to Countess
Wilhelm Won Bismarck upon the death
Of her husband.
Col. Whites column came in contact
with Fritzingers command northeast of
jamestown June 3, drove the Beers
back and recovered the stores looted
from jamestown.
Two hundred and fifteen cases Of the
bubonic plague We're officially reported in
Hongkongy during the week which ended
June i, and the total number of deaths
thus far from the disease is 2O7.
4 The elections for the renewal of the
elective half Of the, Spanish senate were
held recently, with the result that the
Liberals elected III OF their candidates
and the Conservatives SO. The various
other parties will be represented by "a
members.
g The governor Of Bermuda has received
notification that the transport Armenian
will arrive at Hamilton July 3 with 500
4 Roer prisoners, and that two companies
o. the Royal Warwickshire regiment win
net g their guards. Ii 55s
The ofhcid census returns show tie
Uopulatiea q Paris ~ ~ =, ~, O66.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-06-21
POSSES STILL on THE HUNT.
Negro Murderer OF John Cray Eos
W. ~ ter Not Yet Cnntured

Negro Murderer of John Cray Fos-.
ter Not Yet Captured.
Shreveport, La, June 16.-The funer-
al Of John Gray Foster, the young
planter who was killed on his planta-
tion by Prince Edwards, a negro. on
Wednesday, occurred yesterday after
noon and was largely attended A ma
jority CT the business houses of Shreve--
port closed in order that their en-
ployes might attend the funeral, ,
Among these present were Gov. Me-
Milin Of Tennessee and Mrs. E-cMillin,
a sister of the murdered man. The
score of negroes under arrest charged
With completely in the murder of Fos-
ter have been successfully moved to.
the parish Jail at Benton and there is
no further fear Of mob violence Ed
wards, who did the killing. is still at
large and posses continue in the field
securing the country in every direc-
ton, and if caught Edwards will be
summariiy dealt with. The excite
ment of Thursday has been almost
wholly allayed and SO far as the ne
groes now under arrest are concerned
no further trouble is anticipated.