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Evening star., 1901-08-14
FIVE LIVES IN JEOPARDY
THRILLING ESCAPES FROM RrRN-
ING HAY BARGE.

NEW YORK, August 14,-Fiye persons
narrowly escaped death by the burning Of
the hay barge Merchant at the foot Of
West 44th street today. = Three of them
Capt. George W. Shear his wife and their
eighteen-year-old daughter, Bertha, were
badly hurt. Mrs. Shear is suffering from
shock and severe burns and her condition
Is critical. The daughter is suffering from
shock, broken ankle and internal injuries
and Capt. Shear is severely burned. All
three are in Roosevelt Hospital.
The captains son, Moshier. and a deck
hand escaped by jumping to the dock The
experience of the party was most thrilling
The fire started in the hay and spread so
rapidly that no one had time to dress
Capt. Shear dragged his wife from the
cabin and his daughter followed. The lat
ter IN jumping to the pier, a distance OF
eight feet, broke her ankle and injured her
self internally. Her hair had been singed
by the fire. Before the captain could get
his wife to the edge of the blazing barge
the fire had burned through the hawsers
and the barge drifted from the pier into The
sip: MRS. shears hair and clothing were
on hre, and SO were the captains. Taking
his wife in his arms he jumped overheard.
The plunge extinguished the fire on their
persons, but Mrs. Shear become uncon-
scious, and although the captain is a pow
er1ul swimmer he had a difficult task in
Their danger was increased by the flames
from the blazing barge which drifted to-
ward them and the captain had to strug-
gle amid shower Of sparks, in intense
heat and suffocating smoke that concealed
MIN 1rom the view OF those on the pier. A
tugboat fortunately appeared at this time
and the captain and his wife were taken
from the water.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
BRAZILIAN COFFEE.

Porto Rico Commissioner Wants II
Taxed on Entry Into the Island.
Frederic Degatau, resident commissioner
in Washington from Porto Rico. has had
conference with Secretary Gage on the
subject of the free Importation of coffee
from Brazil into the island. Mr.. Degatau
represented that the coffee industry Of
Porto Rico was threatened by these i'm
portations, and he desired to present argu-
ment to show that under the terms of the
Foraker act the island government is au-
thorized to impose duty of 5 cents a
pound on all coffee brought into the Porto
Rican markets One of the sections of the
Foraker act authorized the collection Of
this duty coffee, and Mr.. Degatau IN
sisted that the sections following which
direct the President under certain specified
conditions to proclaim free trade between
the United States and Porto Rico did not
repeal the former section as to the duty on
coffee. Mr.. Degatau did not make an eX-
tended argument, but at the suggestion Of
Secretary Gage will prepare a brief on the
subject and submit it to the department.
1t is probable that the law may be referred
to the Attorney General for construction
on this point. The department officials are
inclined to the belief that Mr.. Degatau's
position on the subject is not well taken
Evening star., 1901-08-14

to investigate reports that have been re-
ceived that the steel trust is preparing to
import foreign workmen to take the places
OF strikers. A number Of communications
have been received from various sources
declaring that this is the purpose of the
steel trust. The suggestion is that the steel
company proposes to find expert workmen
In Europe and bring them to this country
In such a manner as to secure their admis-
sion. despite immigration laws. If any can
be found In Canada the same thing would
be done. Treasury Department officials are
disposed to doubt that any such thing is to
be attempted by the steel company, but
that there may be no false criticism In
spector Smiley has been instructed to In
Vestigate the reports and the facts fully
and to make report to the department as
soon as possible. Should 1t be discovered
that the steel company is arranging a plan
to bring In men under contract the depart
ment will handle the visitors just as 1t
would immigrants at any time who arrive
under contract.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
LIPTON LEAVES LONDON.
Large Crowd of Friends See Him OF
to America.

LONDON, August 14.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton started for the United States today,
leaving a cheering crowd Of acquaintances
and well-wishers who had assembled at the
station to bid him farewell. His compart-
ment on the train was half filled with flow
ers, including a model of Shamrock II, the
hull being Of manganese bronze from the
remains of the plates used on the Shamrock
II, gold plated; the rigging Of gold cords
and the sails of woven flowers. It was the
gift Of Miss May Morell.
Sir Thomas party included Charles Rus
sell, j. B. Hilliard and Robert Ure. George
L. Watson. the yacht designer, will join
the party at Liverpool.
When the time drew near for the train
to leave the crowd cheered Sir Thomas Lip
ton, sang For He Is jolly Good Fellow
and called for speech. Sir Thomas
thanked those present for their kind wishes
and expressed the hope that the Shamrock
II would fulfill all expectations.
1--WE nave done all on this side that could
be done," said he, land the boat is in the
hands of the most skillful yachtsmen I'm
the united kingdom. If we fail we shall
know we have been beaten by generous
high-feeling sportsmen who know more
about the game than we'
Sir Thomas stepped on the moving train
amid outbursts of cheering.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
TO IMPROVE BEREHAyEN.
British House of Lords SusDends
Regular Order for Bill.


Regular Order for Bill.
LONDON, August 14-The house of lords
took an unusual step this morning in sus-
pending the seasonal order, with the OBJ
ject of passing on its second reading the
bill granting special powers to build a pier
and other works at Berehaven, in Bantry
bay, Ireland. in connection with the pro-
posed fast steamship line from Berehaven
to the United States, by which it is hoped
the voyage will be accomplished in four
and one-half days. The bill had already
passed the house Of commons.
Lord James Hereford remarked that such
great public interests were concerned that
the government desired to pass the bill at
the present session.
Lord James added that the promoters de-
sired to construct harbor works, with the
object of inaugurating line Of steamers
to the United States. The steamers will
be built in Great Britain and will accom-
plish the voyage In four and a half days
The assent of the admiralty officials, who
are constructing naval works at Berehaven,
had been given for the building Of the pro-
posed works on the foreshore.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
THE COAST ARTILLERY.
Acting Secretary Sanger Orders tn.
Formation of Ten Companies.

Acting Secretary Sanger Orders the
Formation of Ten Companies.
Col. Sanger, acting secretary of war, has
issued an order :or the formation of ten
companies of coast artillery in accordance
with the increase of artillery recently made.
The new companies and their stations are:
One hundred and seventh Company, Fort
Preble, Me-; 10Sth Company, Fort Will
Jams, Me-; 1O9th Company, Fort Greble,
r. l.; 10th Company, Fort Adams, r. l.;
111th Company, Fort Dade, Fla; 18TH
Company, Fort Dupont, Del; /113th Com
pany, Fort McHenry, Md; 114th Company.
Fort Slocum, N. Y; 115th Company, Pre-
sideo, San Francisco; 10th Company, Fort
Screven, Ga.
These new companies will be made up
of men transferred from other companies
and new recruits in about equal numbers,
so that some experienced men may be had
for each organization.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
Capt. George w. PiEman and VIM
Haywood in the List

SAN FRANCISCO, August 14.-Captain
George w. Pigman, who was in command
Of the cruiser Charleston when that vessel
was wrecked on an uncharted rock off the
northern coast of Luzon, and has since
been in command of the monitor Monterey
in Philippine waters, has returned home on
the City of Pekin, his term of sea service
having expired. Another passenger was
VIM. Haywood. formerly consul general to
Hawaii, who, as attorney for sugar corpo-
rations in Hawaii, is on his way to Wash
ington Several German officers en- route
to Berlin from Pekin also came on the
steamer.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
THE sHAMRock,s BIG, BOOM.
Will Allow the Largest Mninsail Ever
Set.

Will Allow the Largest Mnfnsail Ever
Set.
NEW YORK, August 14-The sky-scrap-
Ing pole mast of Shamrock II was COM
pletely rigged today and the bowsprit was
placed In position. The racing main boom
which arrived from Glasgow Tuesday Is
In one OF the shops at the Erie basin. It
Is without exception the longest main boom
ever carried by any racing craft schooner
or single sticker. 1t is made Of steel and
Is liz feet long, six or seven fest higher
than that of the Constitution, and the
mainsail of the challenger will thus be the
largest ever set. It is believed she will
probably have to give time to the cup de-
fender.
Work was pushed as rapidly as possible
on the steam yacht Erin in order to get
ner out OF the dry dock and get the Sham
rock II In. With this end in view, an extra
force OF painters was kept busy all the
forenoon, but so much remains to be done
until tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
CAPE MAY POST OFFICE ROBBED.
Burglars Blow Safe and Get 800 in
Cash and Stamps.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CAPE MAY, N. j., August 14.-The post
Office here was entered between midnight
and o'clock this morning, and completely
rified by professionals. They entered by
window from the back. prying open the
shutters. and after getting in carefully
fastened them for the job.
After breaking through partition they
were in the section where the safe contain
Ing the money and stamps was. They
blew open the safe. not making noise
enough to awake the people sleeping within
ten feet of them in an adjoining building
separated only by wooden wall. They
secured but 500 in stamps and cash. All
the other supplies and money had been
taken to the bank vault yesterday after
noon. The police have no clues to the per-
petrators of the crime. Postmaster Leem-
ing Immediately notified the authorities at
Washington. Many valuable letters were
opened and their contents taken.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
H. M. FIagler Gets a Divorce.

MIAMI, Fla, August 14.-Henry NJ. Flag
Ter, the multi-millionaire oil magnate, has
secured a divorce, under the new Florida
statute. which provides that insanity of
four years standing is sufficient ground
for decree. The case was heard in cham
bers by Judge Minor s. Jones of the circuit
court.
Former Governor Fleming, Mrs Flagler's
guardian ad litem, represented the defend
ant but there practically was no defense.
Mr.. Flagler is seventy-two years old.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
REDUCED EXPENSES,

Result of Abolition of Duties on Porto
Rican Goods.
1t was stated at the Treasury Department
by Assistant Secretary Spaulding today
that the abolition of duties on goods from
the United States to Porto Rico had great
ly reduced expenses at the various ports
in the island The total reduction will be
in the neighborhood Of 5000 year, and
fifteen twenty people have been dis
missed because there was no work for
them.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
WILL BE TRIED IN MEXICO.
American Extradited by the Court a,
Ell PasO, Texas.

Ell PasO, Texas.
Ell PASO, Tex, August 14.-John Krug,
an American, ordered surrendered to Mex
leo to answer the charge Of embezzling
800 600 from Wells and Fargo at Escalon,
Mexico, has been delivered to the Mexican
officers at JuareZ.
The Mexican officials met the United
States marshal at the center of the Rio
Grand bridge, where they signed a receipt
for the prisoner. He was taken to Jiminiz
and will be tried there.
The extradition proceedings were the
on record since the new
treaty was signed.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
Iron Workers Resume work.

PUEBLO. Col. August 14-About twen-
ty-five structural iron workers here, In the
employ Of the American Bridge Company,
who struck when the general steel workers
strike began in the east, have resumed
work. The strikes OF iron molders and
union bricklayers at the Pueblo steel works
are still on. but have no connection with
the eastern strike. A number of non-union
bricklayers are working.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

Sends Message of Coincidence to the
Widow at Naples.
NAPLES, August 14.--The widow of Sig
nor Crispi has received telegram from
Count Won Bueiow. the imperial chancellor
of Germany, in which he says:
Germany deeply shares Italy's sorrow
and will preserve faithful the memory of
the eminent statesman and self-sacrificing
patriot. The friendship which Francesca
Crispi always showed for myself is counted
by me among my most treasured memoirs"
Evening star., 1901-08-14
winters Loot Wa. $3.50, 900.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 14-John Win
ters, who looted the vault of the Selby
smelling works at Vallejo Junction last
Tuesday morning, secured as his booty
gold bullion to the value of $500 900. or
nearly $4,000 more than the sum originally
given out. An error was made in compiI-
ing the list of stolen bars
Evening star., 1901-08-14
INDIGNITY TO BRITISH FLAG.

DfNCOnfenf at Valeff0 ResuIta in ViO-
lent Demonstration.
VALETTA. Island of Malta, August A.
The discomfort here, arising from the Ian
guage question and other grievances, Is
growing more acute. Sunday the union
jack was torn to pieces In the streets by g.
large body of demonstrators. This was
followed by the disfiguring of Queen Vic
toria's jubilee statue last night. The mar
BILE was deluged with damaging acids. The
perpetrators Of the outrage have not been
discovered.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
RUMORS OF A SETTLEMENT.
Both Sides Said to he Tired Of the
It'll

BOth SIDES Said to he Tired Of the
Strike.
By Associated Press.
PlTTSBURG, Pa. August 14.-Rumors
of settlement of the steel strike are again
being revived. but confirmation of them at
any source is impossible. 1t is related cir
cumstantially that the Amalgamated knows
1t cannot win; that the United States steel
corporation fears the loss of both skilled
men and orders to the independent mills,
Evening star., 1901-08-14
RUSSIA SEXES NEW-CHWANG.

Chinese Laws AbrOEated and the
Cars Rule Proclaimed.
LONDON, August IA special dispatch
frcm Shanghai, dated August IA, says the
Russians at NewChwang have proclaimed
the cars suzerainty over that district,
have abrogated the Chinese laws and have
prohibited the natives from referring their
disputes to the arbitration of American
or British merchants and missionaries All
disputes must be referred to the Russians
for settlement.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
Lieut.. Bertholf ship. reindeer.

vladivostock says that Lieut.. Wallace Ber-
tholf of the United States nayey has be-
gun shipping 1900 reindeer from Okhotsk
ports to Alaska. The first shipment has
gone by the steamer Progress.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
NO CONTRACT LABOR.

investigation Into Reports of steel
Trusts Plans.
Assistant Secretary Taylor of the Treas
ury Department has directed Milton Smiley,
the immigrant inspector stationed at Coz
lumbus. Ohio, to proceed to Bellaire, Ohio.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
THE STAR BIZ MAIL.

Persons leaving the city for any
period can have The Star mailed to
them by ordering 1t at this office. In
person or by letter. Terms: 13 cents
per week: 25 cents for two weeks. or
90 cents per month. Invariably In
advance. The address may be
changed as frequently as desired.
Always give the last address, as well
as the new one.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

Death Of Mrs. r. A. Bridgman.
PARIS. August 14.-Mrs. F. A. Bridg-
man. wife OF the American artist, IL dead.
Evening star., 1901-08-14
Ambn.aador Toyyer Tak,

Ambassador Tower Takes q Vacation.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 14.-Charle-
magne Tower, the United States ambassa-
dor. and Mrs Tower have gone to Switzer-
land for short stay.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

FinIanders for Cars Army.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 1.-THE
number Of Finnish recruits, under the new
system. has been fixed, preliminarily, at
Evening star., 1901-08-14
NJ. Romauo1 tn Go tn M.r.h,

M. ROmanOR to Go to Manchuria.
ST. PETERSBURG. August IA. The
Rossiya says the assistant minister Of
finance. M. Romanoff, is going to Man
churia in August, instead of M. Witte, the
finance minister
Evening star., 1901-08-14

Commandant Pretorius Dead.
JAGERSFONTEIN,O Orange River Colony,
Tuesday, August 13.-Commandant Pre-
torius, who was recently shot through the
eyes, is dead.
Evening star., 1901-08-14

The majority of the men went home but
the streets are crowded with strikers Ev-
cry department of the big tube mill is idle
Between 1900 and 1900 employees came out
this morning. and the total number of men
and boys now on strike In McKeesport Is
between 12,OO0 and 1900
great many of the skilled workers in
the tube mill are members OF the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. The plant en-
pioys between 1000 and 5000 men and
boys.
The strikers claimed another advantage
TINS afternoon. when the Painter mill
which started up this morning closed
N O.
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Not Ton Dead.

II am not prepared to state that the
dead can come to life" said a Pennsyl-
vania man, "but the experience Of q
friend Of mine in Pennsylvania Ger
man town would seem to incline one
that way.
''In the town where he was visiting
he became acquainted with the local
undertaken and in that way was ena-
bled to be present at the funeral Of a
young woman who had expired from
shock at seeing her husband fall from
load Of hay. He was not hurt at all,
but she was, to all intents and pur-
poses. as dead as the proverbial door
nail. The body was laid out in the par
slor, and all the relatives and friends
had assembled to pay their last re-
spects to the dead.
':As is customary in that locality, 9
big funeral dinner was served. In the
midst Of the meal the parlor door open.
ed and in walked the corpse. It didn't
take a minute to clear the room, leav-
ing the intruder from the spirit world
In sole possession. The undertaken
finally plucked up courage to return to
the dining room and found his subject
enjoying hearty meal after her en-
forced fast.
'.Her first question was, Was Jake
hurt much z philadelphia Record. 4
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A Footb.,, Incident In New Yor,

A Football Incident In New York.
Mr.. Frank w. Graves during his
newspaper career witnessed many sin
gular scenes, but the oldest one hap
pened, according to Mr.. Graves, in the
old days when the big college football
teams played their star games on the
New York polo grounds on Thanksgiv-
ing day.
'On the occasion mentioned Yale and
Princeton had played and Yale had
won.
!. Going up Broadway there walked a
dapper young Princeton man and a
girl. Going down Broadway at the
same moment were eight victorious
young Yale men. They were happy,
but silent, and they came straight
down the street until they spied the
Princeton pair.
Then still in silence, moved by sin
gle purpose, the Yale men formed a
circle, and as the other pedestrians
made way for thea they went around
and around the Princeton pair. At first
the young man was surprised, then an
gered, and at last he raised his cane
and made dash for liberty, whereup.
on the Yale men stopped and, without
a word, fell upon him as they do in
football, quietly, heavily and quickly.
Then, Strengthening themselves again
into a line, the eight Yalesians stopped
moment and in concert raised their
hats to the thoroughly frightened girl
and silently resumed their march down
the street-Saturday Evening Post.
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N. Chisholm il able 70 ;sit up several
hours each davs IN NV s 5s S

Personals
J. N. Chisholm IS able 70 Ssit ups several
hours each day now.
Eaitor Hassing was iraternal visitor
at this office ON Monday.
d Miss Alice Thompson is visiting with
her brother stuart and his wife at
Hallock. ~ t5| &. a i84f
Charles Keller has been confined to
his bed with grip and other Implications
for the last week. II
Cashier Carr Of the Merchants Bank
went to Drayton on business last night
expecting to return to-day.
Hriggvidur S,gurdsson, Of Mountain,
has taken clerks position in the regis
ter Of deeds Office in place Of Eugene
Harris, promoted. IL ,S
Robert Morrison and Charles Akin
son went to Grafton on Saturday and
the latter took the finishing touches
necessary to becoming full knight
Templar.
Eggert Thorlaceus and Johann johann
neson Of Akra and ex-County Commits
sioner Thos. Haldorson Of Mountain
were in the city on Monday, the former
as principal and the latter as witnesses in
final proof case.
Joseph Livingston who left here last
week for Wahpeton did not find his po-
sition there satisfactory and has returned
to St Thomas where he is putting up
pills and powders in the Thomson drug
store.
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