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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13

mission to accomplish a task which long
ago should have been completed under the
sole and special direction OF the navy of the
Republic.
"On this occasion, 1t Is strange that we
should continue our traditions of compli-
ance and criminal cowardice. The English
are our masters The more thay show
themselves irsolent toward us the more
they are loaded with special courtesies At
the very moment when We write these lines
the British Admiralty is giving to the
mobilization of its fleets veritable provo
catry character
Il say that this is veritable treason on
the part of the Government of the Re-
public. and have thought 1t Indispensable
to point It out for the indignation OF patri-
OTIS"
Ministers Denounced ~ Traitors.
NJ. I.aurento is even more virulent. His
article in the Francois Is headed ''Une
Sottise." ''Bazaine." he says. ''who con-
fined himself to surrendering to the Prus-
slams only the city of Metz, having been
condemned TO death. We may wonder what
judicial punishment. II one exists, ought to
be visited on NJ. Delcasse. who Is sur
rendering openly the whole Of France to
the English
Not to be left behind. the Libre Parole
jumps into the fray with an article headed
La Traison Partout." After reciting a long
list Of English nisdeeds. this paper con-
tinues:
Next the people on our coasts will be
notified that they must keep away from the
coast while English cruisers are practicing
bombardment. The only question :tat
can be raised by this fragrant treason is at
what price have the English bought this
couple OF traitors who bear the names Of
Lanessan and Delcasse."
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SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Paris, July 12.-(Copyright, 1901. by the
New York Herald Company.l-The Dreyfus
affair being dead beyond hope of resurrec-
ton, the Fashoda incident buried. except
historically. and Parliament prorogued,
Paris would be intolsrably dull. had not
NM. Paul de Cassagnac. Henri Rochefort
and Charles Laurent made a discovery that
Is ingeniously calculated to provide pleas
nrable excitement for their readers. and to
be intensely disagreeable to the Govern
ment.
The discovery consists in circular pub
Nshed by local paper at Avranches. a
town on the coast of Brittany. 1t warns
boatmen and fishermen that one Of his
Britannia Majesty's vessels will be &C.
cupied in observing the direction and speed
of currents near the channel islands from
the middle of May to the end Of August.
and for this purpose It will be necessary
for the ship to anchor at various points
around the isles
Boatmen and fishermen are warned
against approaching closer to this vessel
than may be necessary for safe navigation.
1t Is this survey. undertaken in the inter-
ests of seamen generally. that has caused
the wrath Of NJ. De Cassagnac and his con-
'lreres to boil over.
viralent French Editorials.
Thus" he cries in fiery editorial in the
,Aurorite, "a warship OF his Britannia Majes-
~. with the authorization of the French
Government, is studying our coasts. tax
1ng soundings and examining the currents.
1T is an unheard-of thing that it is our
secular enemy, our eternal enemy, the one
that hates us most. and that Is ever haunt
edAby the thought of destroying US that re-
ceives from the French Government the
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SPECIAL BY CABLE.
faris, July l3.-There Is scarcely room for
Shadow Of doubt that NJ. Santos-Du-
mont has definitely solved the problem of
aerial navigation.
During couple of hours yesterday MORN
ing. he conclusively proved this by steering
his new "aeronef," the Santos Dumont, No.
o. through the mir in every direction, north.
south. east and west. turning to the right
or ieIt. wheeling round in wide circles above
the bols de Boulogne, and finally sailing
OH 10 the Ethel Tower, near which a tri-
fling accident to his rudder necessitated q
momentary descent.
The accident only showed the more un-
mistakaoly practical utility Of NJ. Santos
Dumon's astounding invention. The airship
came to earth as easily and lightly as a
bird. and. when the defective steering rope,
connected with the rudder, had been re-
paired, 1t assembled again, made a complete
turn upon itself and returned to its start
Ing point. the Pare dAerostation, at St.
Cloud
NJ. Aime Is accepted everywhere as an
authority on aerial navigation, and conse-
quently his opinion of to-day's trial is of
the greatest value.
This Is what he said:
During the last fifteen years no one IN
France. with the exception Of Mr.. Santos
Dumont. who came direct from San Paolo
to Paris for the express purpose, has made
an ascent In really Siderable balloon: that
Is to say. in a bolloon provided with a mo-
tor and a propeller. Thanks to the perse-
verance and tireless activity Of NJ. Santos
Dumont, who was the first to utilize, in
aerial navigation. the light motor used in
automobiles. a practical solution of this
stupendOus problem has Just been found.
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In NJ. Santos-Dumont's balloon each
horse power means a weight of six kilo-
grams. The balloon with which the ex-
perienced aeronaut experimental this MORN
ing Is the fifth Of series that he has con-
structed, each carrying out. in a more high
ly developed form, the idea that forms the
basis Of the system. It's principal charac-
teristics are: Volume. $50 cubic meters;
diameter. meters; length, "a meters;
cyltndered petroleum motor. 16-horse-power.
propeller screw measuring meters from
blade edge to blade edge and making 200
revolutions per minute and with a traction
power measured by dynamometer Of so kilo-
grammes.
1T was proved that the airship has an
average speed OF 40 kilometers per hour:
that 1t answered its rudder with most per-
feet. obedient docility. and that the problem
Of landing was solved each voyage round
the race course vigorously ending with a
descent at spot indicated beforehand. It
returned time and time again to the pre-
viously designated spot with the most math-
ematical precision.
Including stoppages the voyage lasted
one hour and six minutes. After a little
rest NJ. Santos-Dumont started of toward
the rising slope behind Longchamp. crossed
the Seine at an altitude of 800 meters. and
brought back his airship to its home port.
1.-THE miraculous part Of the experiment
is that, during the entire course of his
journeying backwards and forwards, with
numerous ascents and landings, NJ. Santos
Dumont did not employ a single pinch of
ballast to guarantee his equilibrium, and
yet remained as completely master Of his
altitude as he was Of his course He re-
NAMED at a height between 100 and 20
meters by inclination Of the axis Of the
balloon and propulsion OF the screw.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
CHICAGO LAD ARRESTED.
Was Hunting Indians and Shot at
Negro.

A desire to go West and fight Indians. in
emulation Of the hero Of his favorite yell
low-bound novel. caused 13-year-old Arthur
Howard Of Chicago to journey to st. Louis.
where he came to grief yesterday morning
at the hands Of q Carondelet policeman, who
arrested him for carrying concealed weap-
ons. He now occupies q cell in the Caron-
delet Police Station.
He was sheltered night before last in the
station, and. upon going out in the morning.
met two men, who gave him. he says. e
drink of beer. Shortly afterwards he met
a negro at the Blow street crossing Of the
Iron Mountain Railroad. and concluded that
as Indians were scarce he would take
shot at the negro. He did SO. and the ne
gro fed and reported the matter to Omcer
Hendy, who arrested Howard. At the sta
ton the boy said soldier at Jefferson
Barracks had given him the revolver, also
the old hat and legstns which he wore.
Arthur Is repentent and ready to return to
Chicago as soon as released.
about week ago." said he my mother
went to Buffalo and left me to board with
Mrs. Meyers. at No. 80 Harrison street.
didn't like this and ran away and started
to 60 West to hunt Indians. and to go and
gee my uncle. Frank Donnely. who lives In
San Francisco. I don't know Just where
but he works on big ship on the ocean.
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To this General Otis ordered the follow
ing reply sent:
United gsatss Ms,zy Telegraph. Palace :, ma
policy RECEIVED Your reeommendstions Concern:
diffhcalties Of an International character; ap.
parsntly not understood by you: forbid. n, no
s iEned 'e scHwAN. Chief Of Stan.
On June q. 1900 General Macarthur, who
President Mckinley. issued his amnesty
proclamation to the Fflipinos.
What Constitutes Bravery.
Another instance Of an interesting CORE.
spondence between the two Generals is
shown in telegram from Macarthur. re-
porting the capture Of a part Of the Dagu.
sss d se .sa
the property. and General Macarthur said
that this was due to the action Of Cap
taip ~ aa5Ty A. Hese%sn and Carl 4 Stone
who took two locomotives and acted as en-
eineers. He recommended the two officers
for brevet promotion.
MacArthur's attention to the Law to the
effect that in order to be entitled to a
brevet the ofnceI,s act must have been .in
Department interprets 1t, within the range
OF the enemy's guns"
General Macarthur, in reply. said:
Il would remark that the position Of the
that the more decisive the victory the less
chance OF recognition Of meritortous serv-
ice. The action was not only in the pres
ence Of the enemy. but, by all methods Of
fair construction. was within the range Of
the enemy's guns
Rather than have these highly meritori-
Gus officers Inundated by the publication Of
this correspondence. 1 respectfully request
that the application be withdrawn"
Otis compiled with General MacArthur's re-
quest and ordered that the application be
withdrawn.
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ENTERTAINED BY ROYALTY.
American Naval Officers Shown
Many Courtesies at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen. July 12-Crown Prince Fred
erick to-day received Lieutenant Comman-
der E. N. Hughes of the Massachus cts
school ship Enterprise at the palace.
Lieutenant Commander Hughes was pre-
sented by Acting United States Minister
Freeman. Lately, the Crown Prince and
mis- family visited the United States train
ing-ship Hartford. where he received the
royal salute. and they were entertained by
Commander ]. w. Hafiey of that vessel.
Acting Minister Freeman and his daugh-
ter. who accompanied the royal party. spent
an hour in inspecting the Hartford and in
taking photographs.
Several sketches and autographs were in
scrfbed in a memory book" for Princess
Valdemar. whose father, the Duke de
Chartres. participated in the Civil War.
The Princess Valdemar begged for the re-
lease of fourteen men who we're undergoing
punishment on board the Hartford The
request Of the Princess was granted.
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ADMIRAL MELL0'S CASE.
Chamber of Deputies Committee
Acquits Him of Serious Charge.

Rio Janeiro. July 1.-THE Brazilian
Chamber Of Deputies to-day received the
report Of the special committee appointed
to consider the case OF Rear Admiral Mello,
who was arrested last April on charge OF
monarchial plotting. and who then appealed
to the Chamber.
The report declares that the accusations
against the officer are without foundation.
and 1t is considered certain that the Cham
Der will unanimously confirm the commit
tees conclusion tomorrow.
The directors Of the Naval Club were en-
tertained to-day at dinner at the German
Legation and presented with large por-
trait of Emperor William as a token Of his
Majesty's appreciation of the condolences
of the club at the time of the loss of the
German training ship Gneisenau. at the en-
trance to the port Of Malaga last Deem
Der.
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Saws When Released He Will Lie
on His Back and Study the
Sky All Night.
BROTHERS STILL IN PRISON.
They Are Content to Await the
Discretion of Warden VOL
fer In Setting Them
at Liberty.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
st. Paul, Mimi. July 1.-THE Youngero
have not been released from the saltwater
Prison. Newspaper men occupied all points
Of exit last night, and kept a close watch
on the prison. The rear wall was also
taken care Of. It is doubtful whether a cot
tontail rabbit could have eluded the COR
don. but nothing happened.
When the work whistle sounded this
morning Cole and Jim Younger went out
to the same routine Of daily work that has
been their lot for years.
George NJ. Bennett Of Minneapolis and j.
H. Schumacher of st. Paul arrived in Still
water Thursday night at II o'clock. and
went at once to the prison. 1t Is believed
that they anticipated the release Of tho
men last night.
A chartered car Of the Twin City Rapid
and remained waiting on a switch. II Ia
was the intention to have removed the
Youngers then that intention was aban-
ooned. The car pulled out empty.
A representative Of The Republic saw
Cole and Jim Younger this morning.
Cole said he had no idea when the release
would occur. II have not asked q single
question" said Cole. 1T is in Mr.. VOTERS
hands. and ] am content to let him ham
ole the matter at his own discretion. When
ne tells US to get ready we shall not b.
long In responding. We are not only ig-
norant as to the date of our release but
neither Of US know what sort of work we
shall be called on to do
Jim Younger Is beset with a desire to
gaze at the stars. He has not seen the sky
at night since the prison fire occurred sew
eral years ago. His cell is so situated that
no glimpse Of sky can be obtained from 1t.
and Jim became afraid that he would never
see the moon or stars again.
When released. he says. he IL going to
lie on his back in some quiet place and
look on the sky for one full evening at
least.
Warden Wolfer and State Agent Whittier
are the only two people at saltwater who
know when the release will occur. Deputy
Warden Glenn and the rest Of the prison
omcials are absolutely in the dark. The
doors may be opened at any moment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
Strike Abandoned at Cincinnati for
Lack of Funds.

Cincinnati, o. July 1.-THE machinists'
which involved from 5000 to 1000 employees
in this city. has practically been declared
of. A secret mass meeting Of strikers was
made that 1t had been found to be impos-
sible to procure assistance in money from
the headquarters In Washington.
As the strike benefit fund Is exhausted
the strikers were advised to return to work.
Already about 600 have applied for REIN
statement, and many more will do so to-
morrow and MONDAY, Inc strlkers' failing
agent to Washington to try to secure mon
ey. His report was presented to the meeting
today. and It was upon this that the action
which virtually ends the strike was taken.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-07-13
ENGLAND OBTAINS RELIEF. !
High Temperature Still Prevails in
France, However.

London. July 12.-violent thunderstorms
and tropical rains in various parts Of Great
Britain last night moderated the fervent
heat. At Brussels, however. the thermom-
eter yesterday registered 107 degrees In the
shade. and several heat fatalities occurred.
The weather continues very hot in France,
the temperature in Paris yesterday being
911k Twelve deaths from heat were ON
cially reported in the French capital.
Advices from other points on the CONT
nent indicate that weather conditions are
again normal.
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NOT AFRAID OF BOXERS.
Germans Place Little Credence in
Reports From China.

Berlin. July 1.-THE correspondent of the
Associated Press Is officially informed that
Germany does not regard seriously the
more recent news from China. which says
there are strong indications that Prince
Tuan is preparing to march against the
foreigners, and that there Is danger of an
other Boxer uprising.
1t Is not believed these reports if6icate q
renewal of Boxer movement, and the for
eign troops left in China are deemed ample
to afford protection against any uprising
that Prince Tuan may inauyurate.
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FATE OF THE PRISONERS.
Inquiry Into the Vlakfontein Incl
dent by Nationalists.

LoLdon, July 12-There was a noisy scene
in the House of Commons to-day arising
from question as to whether the British
wounded were left in the hands Of tho
Beers at Vlakfontein.
Lord Stanley, Financial Secretary Of the
War Office, declared the War Office had no
Information on the subject, but John Dill
ION, Irish Nationalist, backed up by the
cheers and shouts of the Nationalist. piled
Lord Stanley with questions until the
Spe aker interviewed. AS Mr.. Dillon declined
to give way. the Speaker named him, but.
sitter considerable Iproar. compromise
was effected. Mr.. Dillon giving notice that
he will repeat his question Monday.
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SUSPECT IN PRIZE CASE IS
ARRESTED BUT RELEASED.

ask for a warrant. will accordingly hold
Carden until o'clock this afternoon"
Captain McNamee waited until o'clock
and young Ronsiek did not put in an ap-
pearance. cardell was then released.
Casper H. Ronsiek Of Florissant was held
up and robbed OF $173 several hours before
Mr.. Ptrie was shot. He saw Cardell sew.
eral days ago. and said he thought that he
was the man who held him up. This state
ment was published in The Republic Thurs
day morning, and caused Captain McNamee
to detail Detectives Cabanne and Rice to
arrest the man.
For the last four weeks Cardell has been
living In hut on the Natural Bridge road
near Carsonville. He was sitting in front
OF the hut Thursday night when Detective
Cabanne arrested him.
Cardell was searched and q pocketbook
containing $9.15 was found. A as-caliber
revolver was found in room concealed un-
der stove. In corner of the room there
was loaded shotgun. Cardell was taken
to the City Hall in Ferguson and exam
tned by Mayor Reed, Marshal Graf and De-
tective Cabanne. He denied all knowledge
OF either the Pirie or the Ronsiek AFFAIR.
From the City Hall Cardell was taken to
the Manget yard at the corner Of Clay ave.
nue. and the Chambers road. where Mr..
Prize was shot. There the whole scene of
the tragedy was re-enacted. George Cher
BONNER and James Woolman, who saw the
highwayman at close range, said after
wards tfat Cardeil resembled the man. but
they would not swear that he and Cardell
were the same.
It was about o'clock yesterday morning
before the officers finished examining Chr
dell He was then placed in the Ferguson
jail. where he was kept until yesterday
morning. when he was removed to thu
Forest Park Station.
Cardell served three years in the State
Penitentia1y at Jefferson City, from Is7s
to 1851, for grand larceny. He was sent up
from st. Louis County for robbery com.
mitted In Florissant. To a Republic re-
porter he stated yesterday that he had
been IN minor trouble since then. lint. ~
never been arrested.
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the New York Herald Company.)-The Pc
ruvians are ipquring why there is SO much
military activity in this Republic. They are
asking with whom Peru Is going to fight.
Army enlistments are increased by con-
scrtption, guns. rifles and ammunition are
being purchased in Europe, and the Govern
ment Is terrifying Caliae and San Lorenzo.
There are fears on account Of this military
activity.
There is a prejudice that foreign capital
lie flowing toward Peru. which will inter-
fere with the development and the prosperi-
ty Of the country.
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cHtE's PRESIDENT, SENIOR FE1ERI0 ERRAzuRz, IS DEAD
LOOTERS IN CHINA ARE PUNISHED BY AMERICAN CONSUL
CUBA MAY IMPOSE EDUCATIONAL TEST ON VOTERS Pl0ItERS
IN POLANDS BEHALF ARRESTED STORM IN T0UL0N

stitutional Convention commission to
draw up the electoral law. The commits
sion Is strongly Conservative, all Its men1-
bers having voted in favor Of accepting
the Platt amendment. A majority Of the
committee will favor a property or an ed
pcational qualification in the case Of voters.
in order to Offset universal suffrage. The
commission will begin work Immediately.
General Woods condition continues to
improve
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POLITICAL PRISONERS.
Students in Prussia Plotting for
Poland's Independence.

Berlin. July 12-The investigation into
the matter Of the secret Polish society. said
to exist among the students of the gym
nasium OF Thorne In West Prussia, has been
completed. and as result sixty students
will be brought to trial. charged with be-
longing to the society in question.
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Beers ATTACK A POST.
Lord Kitchener's Report on a skir-
mish at Houtkop.

London. July Ia dispatch from Lord
Kitchener. dated Pretoria. and made public
to-day, says the Beers attacked constable
larry post at Houtkop. July II, capturing q
seven pound gun. They were eventually
driven of. The British loss was three men
killed and seven wounded.
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MORGAN BUYS CHILE LINE.

Government Had Intended to Pur.
chase, but Was Disappointed.
SPECIAL BY CABLE.
Valparaiso. Chile, July 2.-(Copyright.
1901. by the New York Herald Company.)-
Mr.. ]. Pierpont Morgan has bought. through
William R. Grace & Co., the Clark Trans
ardine Railway Company's line for $4,000.
The Government had arranged to pur-
chase the railroad on certain conditions.
but failed to meet these conditions when
the time to complete the purchase arrived.
The sellers Of the line are three banks.
which have been in possession Of the rail-
road al creditors
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THE WEATHER.
To-D.y's Forecast.

Washington. July 12-Forecast:
I'll alnois-Fair saturday and Sunday: warmer
nea! the lake: continued warm in the interior;
fresh east to south winds.
iowa-Fatr: continued warm Saturday: Sum
day partly cloudy probably showers and NOT 20
VAIN is.di IN noEtnern portion: variable winds.
Mlssourl-fair; continued warm Saturday and
probably Sunday: variable winds
Nebraska-Fair; continued warm Saturday;
sunday partly cloudy: probably showers and
not 30 warm in northern portion; southerly winds,
kansas-Fafr; continued waruf Saturday.
warmer In southwest portion: Sunday fair and
warm: southerly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-Partly cloudy
erly winds.
Arkansas-Fa,r: continued warm Saturday and
PROBABLY Sunday: variable winds.
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MRS. DAVIS IMPROVING.
Widow of the Confederacy Is Not
SeriOuslv I'll.

Portland, Me-, July 12-The condition Of
Ms: Jefferson Davis widow of the Con-
over yesterday. Her fitness II not cnnsid.
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BATTLE OF B0YNE.
Celebration in Belfast Marked by
Customary Collisions.

Belfast. July 12-The celebration Of the
battle Of Boyne was marked by the CUSTOM
ary collisions, but no serious trouble oc-
Cured. there being plenty Of soldiers and
police to control the factions.