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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
four FAIR MAIDS
AS ROAD AGENTS,
Frightened by Pistol of Their Vic
tim, They Quickly Gave
Up the Idea.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Okland. June 2i.--Martinez society il IN
a fiutter of excitement over an ATTEMPTED
robbery which took place Wednesday even
Ing In the shadow Of the Conversational
Church.
VIII McCann and Bert Curry were nal
Ing the church at about $50 O'Clock on their
way to attend a party. when they wers
startled by a sound Of rustling In the Rrass
along the wall Of the church. They quick
epei their pace. In order to ascertain the
cause cf the peculiar noise. when the f1g-
ures OF four highwaymen, wrapped In
cloaks. so that the features were rot dis
tinguishable. issued from the dense shadow
OF the church and demanded in deep ac-
cents that the men give up their valuables.
Although the robbers covered their victims
with revolvers. the latter were not dis
mayed as was shown by the outcome OF
the affair.
The young men hit upon the plan Of de-
laying matters by parleyine with the road
another word After holding their hands
high in the air for some minutes. the young
men wondered at the clumsy manner IN
and gathered courage as several moments
passed without any attempt on the part or
the road agents to relieve them Of their
v;.irables- 1t was apparent tc the victims
that the road agents were either fright
ened upon realizing the serious nature OF
their act, or were rank amateurs In the
business.
Watching his chance one Of the young
men suddenly jumpei behind a nearby
hedge. and. drawing his revolver, covered
the highwayren and threatened to shoot
the first man that moved To the surprise
OF both young men this action resulted In
the precipitate retreat OF the road agents.
and 1t is whispered that the screams which
reached the ears OF the astonished victinA
were Enthusiastically feminine In character3
Others go even farther. and say that II was
prank of four fair friends of the young
men. but they refuse to divulRe the names
Of the make-believe road agents
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
LIBERAL PARTY DIVIDED.
Political Significance Attached to
Recent Pro BOer Utterances.

London, June 2l.-The principal topic dis
oussed by the afternoon papers here to-day
was the split in the Liberal party. The air
is thick with rumors Of expulsions and res
ienations The Imperialists declare Sir Hem
ry Campbell Bannerman. the Liberal leader
In the House Of Commons. must find his
position untenable. The pro- Beers advocate
the ostracism Of Herbert II. Asquith, the
former Liberal Home Secretary. who made
speech at liberal dinner yesterday even
ing declaring that Boer Independence is i'm
possible.
Campbell-Bannerman attempts to pour oil
or the troubled waters with a letter ex-
planning that he has never thought of blam-
Ing the soldiers. but condemned those who
are responsible for :nsti.ut:ag the concen-
tration OF camps. as every hardship inflicted
on the women and children can only prove
al impediment TO the settlement of the
long struggle.
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Berlin. Jui.e ai.-The Nolks ZeitunS. the
leading Ccntrist organ. contains a spec al
from 4 German missionary in Shan-Tung.
Ina which IL is asserted that tine Boxer trou-
BILE Is by no means over. that the rebels
are quietly enjoying their plunder from
the missions and that the Philo-foreigner
edicts are only a blind.
The dispatch also asserts that another
and worse rising is expected soon.
AT the Foreign Of'ice a gentleman. on
representative OF the Associated Press that
this news was in nowise corroborated by
official news from China.
On the contrary. every bit of news from
there for months has shown that nothing
like general trouble is expected. This is
especially true Of Shan-Tung. where every
thing remains quiet. and order Is MAIN
tanned with the active aid Of Yuan Shi .ka
the Governor. There H. absolutely nothing
TO substantiate this alarming news.
Regarding Prince Tuan. the Latest official
dispatches indicate that he is not at court
nor anywhere where he can communicate
easily with the court. and that he certainly
now has no influence upon the court.
TO INVESTIGATE MASSACRE.
Pekin. June si.-Thc Belgian Minister NJ.
Maurice Joostens. to-day dispatched "A mes
senger to Siam-kial with instructions to
verify the report of the massacre there Of
four Belgian missionaries.
= The mission is strongly fortified. but it is
reported that some Of Tung Flu Hsiang's
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stature. He was n speaker whose firm hand
guided the Assembly and saved II from
chaos During the war with China he was
chairman Of the Budget Committee, provid-
ing the ways and means. and he was large
ly responsible for the new commercial
treaties Of Japan. He. however. himself
came into collision with the dominant SEN
timent. and In 1884, he was expelled, after
making a stubborn fight amid roars of
was appointed Minister at washinston a
post which he resigned in 1898. after his re-
election to the House.
TORU'S WASHINGTON RECORD.
Washington, June H-Oficials of the jap
anese Legation were shocked when in
formed through the Associated Press ad-
vices or the assassination. Mr.. Hoshi's sery-
Ices here as Minister lasted from lS9; to
1sss. He was well known. both in diplomatic
ana official circles. Before coming here he
was prominent in politics OF his country.
and on returning to Japan he became a
member OF the Cabinet, serving as Minis
ter OF Communication.
His official life in Washington and at
home w-s marked by vigcr and decisive
ress. and these characteristics brought him
much enrity In certain political circles of
Japan This resulted in charges affecting
his integrity as a member of the Cabinet
end rather than compromise his associates
by the controversy. he rendered his resig-
nation and began libel suits against his
detractors. Feeling ran high over the af-
fair. and 1t Is probably due to this that
the fatality occurred.
Mr.. Hoshi leaves a widow and one son
the latter years old. He was 4s years of
ege. and besides his prominence in politics
was student and q man Of literary ac-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
VICTIMS OF CAR ACCIDENTS.

In attempting to board a Jefferson avenue
car Yesterday afternoon at O'clock Jesse
Sullivan. q years old, an engineer. missed
tls- step ana Was tnsO.sn i!ito tlie sIfrel.
sustaining severe injuries abo ut the head
The accident occurred at jefferson avenue
and Adams street Sullivan was taken 10
the City Hospital He lives at Fourteenth
and Cha smbers streets
In getting of a car Of the Franklin ave-
nue. division of the ST. Louis Transit Com
pany at Seventeenth street. Mrs. Kate Va
her. living at No. 9ep North Seventeenth
street. fell backwards to the pavement. She
had a baby in her arms. but the child es-
capped injury. Mrs. Vaher was bruised on
the shoulders and back.
Jesse Sullivan. Living af Fourteenth and
Chambers while getting OF jefferson
avenue car at Adams street. last night fell
to the pavement and was cut on the face
and head. He was removed to the City Hos
pital.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
ESTRANGEMENT At AN END.
Turkey and United States Will Re.
sumo Diplomatic Relations.

Washington. June 1.-THE arrival of tie
new Turkish Minister. Shekib Bey, within
the next few diva viii nla TX the terminal
tion OF ths partial dipiornatic sst:1r.emen ut
between he United states ard Turkey,
which mas sxistcl tor soma tire.
W hiie this too k no fJrIrl turn. ret II was
evidenced uy the rsi!remen- CT Niiniste I
Strauss irom CUnst antnc.la and ne in
trusting ~ 81 oar business with the Porte
to "a Charge dAraircs
The Turkish Minister at Washington re-
fained his position throughout the affair
although the State department has been
aware OF late that his Lunctions as Minister
have ce-ssd. The American Government
has now sent a Minister to Constantinople
In the person of Mr.. Leichmann. while
Shekib Bey comes to Washington to inau-
Rurate the new condition OF affairs for Tur-
key.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
PRESIDENT WILL
VISIT NORTHWEST.
Expresses His Intention to Com
plete the Trip Mrs. Mckinley's
Illness Suddenly Ended.

Washington. June 2l.-Charles ii. Baker.
president of an electric power company of
Seattle. Wash. to-day presented TO me
President a handsome souvenir Of the Sno-
qualmie Falls. which supply the city of
Seattle with power.
The souvenir was TO have been presented
to the President when he reached Seattle
on his recent trip to the Pacific Coast. In
reply to the regret expressed by Mr.. Baker
on behalf OF the people Of the Northwest
that the Pres.Gtn's trip was cut short. tte
that the Presidents trip was cut short. the
visit the Northwest before the expiration
of his term as chief ma gistrate.
He said he expected to go either next
year or the year following.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
"W0ULD BE WILD ABSURDITY."
London Filed Protests Against Pro.
posed Race Across Atlantic.

London. June 2e.-The Field to-day enters
very strong protest against the proposed
yacht race across the Atlantic. which that
paper says would probably result in dis
aster and loss of valuable lives. and against
Sir Thomas liptoB's defiance OF all the ira
ditions OF British yachtsmen by encour-
aging such a proceeding for cutter yachts
In this connection the Field says:
We are aware thar British sailors know
no fear. but to say that experienced men
would delight to cross the Atlantic in a
cutter like the Shamrock is the widest
ahsuriity.
We contend that such a race would be
NO test 81 the strength of the yachts. or of
seamanship. because IL the weather we're
fine the strain would he less than in the
choppy sea of the Channel and II the
weather were foul. the yachts would
suredly be wrecked
MIR. Thomas I-awSon's assent Is probably
due to disappointment in other quarters"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
WANT NEGRO ELIMINATED.
Virginia Convention Not to BE
Satisfied With Anything Less.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Richmond. Va. June 2i.-The resolution
offered in the constitutional Converts
yesterday by Judge Harrison and A. p.
Thom. looking TO an appeal to secure the
repeal OF the Fifteenth Amendment 20 the
Constitution Of the United States. which
aimed at eliminating the question OF negro
suffrage from the deliberations OF the con-
vention. Is not likely to be adopted
The sentiment OF the majority Of the CON
vention Is to. disfranchise the negro as fa-
as possible while the Fifteenth Amend
ment In still in existence.
Messrs. Harrison and Thorn have already
received numerous telesrams and letters
from their constituents. protesting against
anything less than elimination OF the ne
gro as factor I'm politics.
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! Petersburg Government TO reach this il.
cision.
Rumo.s Of serious differences Of opinion
among mS mbers Of the Cabinet were ofi-ial-
ly denied. but IL IL known that some of
the Presidents closest advises .eyret TIE
attitude Secretary Gage has cauSs,. The Unf.
ted States tn assume and dcab. the Wis.
dom OF the application OF :he countsrvaIl.
ing duties on Russian imports.
Gage Explains His Course.
1t is regarded out of the qi.5tIol to ex-
pect Russia to consent 10 .hc ragotiation Of
"A reciprocity treaty until af.s. the Senate
has acted upon the French and British con-
ventions.
Secretary Gage explained to the Cabinet
to-day his course in directing the applica 4
tion of the Russian duty to Russian imports
of petroleum and its products. He called
attention to the provision Of the Dingley
Law directing the Secretary of the Treas
ury to apply to the petroleum imports Of a
foreign country the duty which that coun-
try imposes upon American petroleum i'm
ports.
a circular was issued 10 collectors Of cus-
toms on April 81, 1895. Including Russia
among the countries imposing duty upon
petroleum and its products. No protests
or objections were made to this circular
rs the question of the approval or dis
approval of Nr Cages action was not be-
fore the Cabinet. its opinion was not Tor.
mally rendered.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22

Yokohama. June 21-Hoshi Toru. who
was Minister of Communications in the last
Ito Cabinet. was stabbed to-day at a meet
ing Of the City Assembly and died shortly
afterwards.
The assassin Of Hoshi Toru is a man Of
about so years of age, occupying a good
social and public position. He declared the
blow was struck in the interests Of the
country.
Hoshi Toru was Japanese Minister at
Washington and was formerly President of
the House.
Victim Of Political Agitation.
The assassination is supposed to have been
due to politics.
Like Okubo. a japanese reform Minister
of the Interior. assassinated in 1S7s Mr.
Hoshi Toru has fallen a victim Of a strong
wave Of political feeling agitating his coun-
try.
japan is Just now passing through some
thing of a crisis. nd the unrest prevailing
in national and municipal politics has cost
the country the life of one of her honor
able statesmen.
Resigned From the Cabinet.
When the Marquis Ito formed his new
Cabinet last October Mr.. Hoshi Toru was
chosen by him for the post of Minister of
communications. Within q few weeks,
however. Hoshi thought it necessary to
resign his portfolio in consequence Of per-
sistent attacks impugning his administra-
tive integrity. He was selected by the
Government majority in the lower house of
the Diet to be its leader.
As a parliamentariaa he proved his
strength in the stormy scenes that marked
the first sessions OF Japan's national Leg
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
RAILROAD LAB0RERs CLASH.
Early Morning Riot Call From the
Leyee and Miller.

a riot call was sent In to the Four Courts
at O'Clock this morning from the foot of
Miller street. where two gangs OF railroad
laborers had clashei. The Iron Mountain
gang OF men at work tearing up the
tracks OF the Virgins Ferry Company at
that point and laying their own. and when
the Wigsins people heari of this their rep
resentatives on the scere objected. A clash
was imminent. and the representatives of
the Virgins Ferry Company turned in a
riot call to the -Four Courts. and Night
Chief Gillaspy ordered a WAGON load of
patrolrnen from the Second and Third dis
tricts tn the scene. The work was stopped
heard CT this they ordered out a gang ofSS g
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
NO LIVES LOST.
Miraculous Escape From Tornado
in South Dakota.

Rapid City. 8. D.. June IA tornado did
heavy damage several miles west Of this
city. totally demolishing the houses on the
Little Ranch. which were occupied by r.
n. Allen and family.
They reached a cellar In time to escape
death. Great trees were torn up and car
ried many yards
The storm overlook the mail carrier and
a lady passenger coming from Silver City.
The buggy was demolished and the two had
q miraculous escape. The horses have not
been found. The city was visited by q very
severe hailstorm.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
QUEEN GETS SATIN GOWN
BY POPULAR SUBSCRIPTION

gown. but found she could not afford to
buy it. her allowance from the French Gov
eminent being too small.
The anti-ministerial newspapers. which
have been attacking the Government on ac-
count of its parsimonious treatment OF the
dethroned Queen. took the matter up. La
Presse started the subscription to-day and
80 francs have already been received. Henri
Rochefcrt heading the list with 30 francs.
number OF Deputies and municipal Coun-
cillors are among the donators of the
gown.
To the annoyance Of the Government. Ra-
navajo has accepted the gift.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
SPECIAL. ny CABLE.

SPECIAL. RY CABLE
~. Petersburg. Juuc 2I-Sec-e;ary Cages
Interview causes much rejoicing: here among
''erranS. who are de.ighted to see the
United states for cnce. In Il way making A
business mistake and giving them a golden
opportunity.
From Jr- Cages talk. he is apparently un-
aware that all sugar produced here is taxed
then. when the sugar Is exported. the tax
IL refunded To the exporter upon production
or the export certificates. Therefore, those
export certificates naturally have "a value
and form convenient medium Of exchange
DIPLOMACY To HEAL THE BREACH.
REPI'Br.IC sp.s IN.
Washington. June 2i.-Diplomacy has
stepped in to heal the breach In the corr
mercial relations of the United States and
Russia.
As result If the Cabinet meeting to-day,
Secretary Hay will take action to harmoH-
izc the conflicting views of the two Gov
ernrnents and. assisted ny Count Cassini.
the Russian Ambassador. II is hoped
annicabie arrangement will he reached.
Those hopes are clouded. however. by re-
ports circulated this evening. that. because
of the tariff policy Of Secretary Gage. Rus
sa contcmplates the revision Of her COM
mercial treaty with the United States.
This report was not confirmed but IL il
suggested that the claim of the Secretary
Of the Treasury that. in applying retalia-
tory duties Russia is violating her treaty
with this country. may influence the 81.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
PLAGUE-STRICKEN H0NG-K0NG.
Transports Bearing Americans Are
Quarantined at Nagasaki.

Victoria. British Columbia. June Il Eows
was received Io-iay bv the s'eamcr Victor
that plague is be:oni.nS vic.ent m i{crg-
Kong. where IT 90 tte end of Nav. fr. n
the beginning Jf tie year ~ chinese III, e
died.
The China Mail siy- q Is imp Dssib'e ~
deny that the outb-es.s * In virui..ut form.
and one of the se -'ols facts cInn'sctsd with
the epidemic - that cases are found an ey
cry part Of the col Dai.
The transport Kin Tuck aul the steamer
Empress Of China are uuaransinsd at Maya
saki q Chinese nreD1An having oied % the
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22

New York. June ?l.-An appeal has been
issued for money to buy supplies for the
women and Children Of the Transvaal who
have been gather d +, camps as part OF the
effort to end TIE Roer war. Among the
sisners of the afpea. are the Reverend Doc
tor David James Burreii. William Van Rens-
selaer, Edward Van Ness, Andrew d. Parker
and the Reverend Herman Van Brockhuy-
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
Mr.. CARNEGIE'S GENEROSITY.
Member of Parliament Makes q
Public Acknowledgement.

London. June H-On the vote of the
Scotch educational estimates in the House
Of Commons to-day james Bryce paid a
high tribute to Andrew Carnegie's magnif-
cent generosity, which Mr.. Bryce hoped
vould be regarded by others as an example
- be followed
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
MISS NILSSON IS NOT ILL.
Swedish Singer Is at Her Home, in
Splendid Health.

Copenhagen. June 21-Christine Nilsson.
the Swedish singer. who. according TO :e-
cent report. has been seriously Ill at Goth
enburg Sweden. passed through this city
to-day from Paris on her way to her home
in wexio. Sweden. She Is in the best CT
health
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
THOUSANDS OF BOER WOMEN
AND CHILDREN NEED HELP.

sen Of Pretoria. The appeal says that there
are % 900 women and children in the camps
and that 3S children died in May
CHILDREN IN THE CAMPS.
London. June 21.-The War Secretary. Mr..
Frederick, informed 4 questioner in the
House of Commons to-day that out Of g.
cO persons in the concentration camps OF
South Africa. 600 were children.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
DethrOned Ruler of Madagascar
Appeals to Pockets Of the
Politicians of Paris.

Paris. June 2i.-A public subscription has
been opened to buy Ranavalo. the de-
thror ed Queen Of Madagascar. a black satin
gown.
Ranavalo has been allowed to leave AL
giers for a few weeks visit to Paris She
wished to take back with her n black satin
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22

m hitrahn"fs nav" surprised and Killed the ma
. tv" convert garrison in Arrfl
GERnaNh no INCREASE HER CLAIMS
Berlin. June 2i-It II officially admitted
that Germany desires To Increase her claim
of indemnity against china from fi2."ooo
10 ilf"N"s'. because the first figure does
rpt include expenses borne by Germany In
CHINA from May 10 July This demand
about iailies with Germany's actual outlay
curinS the two months in question.
IL Is understood here that Great Britain
backs up Germany In this increased claim.
CHINESE QUESTIONS IxTERMIN ABLE.
Washington. June 2i-Perdin: the settle
ment Of the Chinese indemnity. another
question has arisen in reference to who
shall paw for the maintenance of the lega-
ton guards. after the several countries have
withdrawn their main forces
The legation guards are 10 be stationed at
Pekin FOR Tire protection of the several for
sicn establishments there. and their pres
ence has heeu insisted upon against the
protest Of China. IL has been supposed that
each Government would pay for its own
guard. hut the point is now made that these
hility Of China to insure adequate protcc-
ton. and that China. therefore. should bear
the expense.
kesides this question. one of the Euro
rean Powers expects To- increase its irdem-
nifty claim by s200.si0 on July l. and others
Will make similar increases IL the general
subject of indemnity is not disposed of by
that time.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
PL0WMAKERS May COMBINE.
Consolidation. National in Scope,
Is Being Planned.

Chicago. ILL.,. June 21.-According TO .
member Of the recently formed PIowman's
Association. the United States Mortgage
and Trust Company Of New York has sent
out invitations TO all the plow and aGri-
cultural implement manufacturers in the
country to meet next Wednesday in New
York Tor the purpose Of forming . not1Uo
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
Negro Lawyer Highly Recommended.

New York. June 2L-In ;he appellate di'
vision of the Supreme Court to-day VIII
ford ii. Smith. a negro lawyer of Gal
weston. Tex. was admitted TO practice.
He presented certificate from Chief
Justice &. q. Garrett Of the Court Of C.yi
Appeals OF Texas. which cer;iieS to Mr.
Smiths character. and says:
In the presentation of his cases before
this court he has shown learning and ahil-
fly and a rare knowledge OF legal principles
and practice
Other testimonials were presented signed
by Texas jurists.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
BR0OMMaKERS TO COMBINE.
Factories of Ohio. Indiana and Hi
nOis to BE Included.

Springfield. O.. June ei.- A meeting cl the
broommakers has been called. to he hefi
In Cleveland for the purpose % forming
general company. with a capital of <'Vt-
0ti. to include the factories in ohio. IN
diana. Illinois and Michigan.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
DEcAPITATED BY EXPLOSION.
Employees of Mine Killed and Bod
les Badly Narglcd.

Colville. WASH. Jure 2I.-iienry Fish, son
of Colonel J. N. Fish of Kettle Fails. and
James Alldredge. were killed by an sxrlo-
sion of dynamite in the Acme mine nea >
here. Their heads were literally torn on
and their bodies shocLingly mutilatci.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-06-22
CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS.
German Physician Claims to Have
Discovered Remedy.

Berlin. June el-Professor Robert Koch
publishes in the German Medical Weekly
declaration that Doctor Goetsch Of the
Slawentzitz hospital. has used for ten years
past tubercuion against pure tuberculosis
with unvarying success.