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The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
American Missionary Held on 4
Charge of Improperly Collect
h ing Money From Chinese.
He APPEALED FOR PROTECTION.
French and German Authorities,
in Whose Custody He Is, Say
He Is Only Wanted as
a Witness.
SPECIAL RY CABLE.

SPEC1At< 81 SAbl1rS
Pekin. Feb. Son receipt Of an appeal
from the Reverend Mr.. Ament of the Ameri-
can Board Of Foreign Missions for troop
of cavalry to raleese him from French and
German soldiers who had arrested him on a
charge Of collecting money improperly from
Chinese, Minister Conger visited the French
and German Ministers to-day and demanded
the release of the missionary.
Both of the Ministers asked for time to
investigate the case. Later they declared
on the strength Of their military representa-
tfves that Doctor Ament had not been ar
rested, and that he was only wanted as
witness against the guilty Christians Mr.
Conxer insisted that the reply of the Min
isters was unsatisfactory. NJ. Pichon, the
French Minister and Doctor Mumm Won
Schwartzenstein. the German Minister, are
trying to learn the facts and will order the
release of Doctor Amsnt II he is still under
arrest.
Mr.. Backhouse, an Engiishman, who was
arrested with Mr.. Ament, has reported to
Minister CoBser that Mr.. Peach. another
Enelishman. left Pelin last Wednesday.
They stopped on business at a town which
was in Mr.. Amsnts missionary field be-
fore the trouble. On Friday fifty French
and German soldiers. accompanied by a
Jesuit priest. visited the mouse AZ winch
they were staying. and. with drawn payo-
nets, arrested them
The whole party were accused of being
leaders of native Christians who had black
r.ailed villagers, securing 5000 taels. The
premises were searched, trunks and boxes
broken open and everything of value taken
away. Finally the soldiers marched them
TO the French headquarters. a mile away.
They were there examined closely. They
were subsequently allowed to return to the
house for the night. but the place was
kept under guard
The next day Mr.. Backhouse was allowed
to return TO Pelxin. but Nr. Ament was not
ermitted to leave. The French and Ger
an officers treated Mr.. Ament roughly.
hey declared that the whole party would
taken to Pao-TingFu and tried by court
4 artial
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
WAR TAX B1LI. AMENDMEHN
New Sectioa Relating to Clgaro ant
Cigarettes Il Reported.

Washington. Feb k-senator P1att Of
Connecticut to-day reported from the Com
mittee on Finance two important amend
ments to the war revenue reduction bill.
One Of them relates to the tax on cigars
and cigarettes. and II reported a. q new
section. 1t reads as follows:
That on and after July I. 1901, the tax
on cigars Weighing not more than thret
pounds per loo shall b Is cent? Del
pound. and On cigarettes not more thar
three pounds per Loo and Of q wholesal(
value or price Of not more than . Dol
Loo shall be Is cents per pound: and ths
tax on cigarettes weighing not moro thar
three pounds per 1000 and Of q wholssale
value or price OF more than = per Loo
shall be 36 cents per pound: and all suct
cigars and cigarettes weighing not more
than three pounds per LOCO shall for pur-
poses of taxation be sold and considered q,
weighing three pounds.
The other amendment reported relates q
the sale of products at exchanges. and ID 4
| be inserted as a provision at end OF tn,
| second paragraph Of schedule A of the Law
| 1t Is as follows:
That no bin, memorandum. agreement q
other evidence OF such sale or agreement o
/ sale or agreement to sell In case OF prod
| ucts or merchandise actually In course o.
I transportation shall be subject to this tar
provided such memorandum or agreemen
i shall be accompanied by bills Of ladin9 o
| vouchers showing that the said produot
| are actually in course OF transportation q
aforesaid"
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
GOOD TIME TO
GET CONCESSIONS.
Conditions in Nicaragua at Pres.
ent Are Favorable to the
Canal Project
of tn. as.oc,a,ed Press.

Curepondenos Of tho Assocfafed Pres.
Managua. Nicaragua, Jan. 16-Native
owners OF coffee estates In this Republic de-
clare that the conditions IN the country
have never been 20 favorable as now for
the United States to get from Nicaragua
almost any concession desired as to the
Nicaragua Canal route and lands five to
eight miles wide on each side OF the route.
The canal route fn Nicaragua, they de-
clare. Is now free from an concessions or
complications. and Nicaraguans are now
morely soreiy pressed for relief than ever
before as the result Of the greatly deranged
condition of transportation. and the rates
for conveying he coffee crop to Europe.
her chief point Of expert.
These conditions. It 10 pointed out. also
exist In Costa Rico. Salvador and Guate-
nala, owing. It IL alleged. to the fight being
waged between the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company and the Panama Railroad Com
parry.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
EMPEROR TO WE'D
FORMER ACTRESS.
Pope Said to Have Annulled Eos.
mer Marriage Of Frau Schratt,
Once Of Burg Theatre

New York. Feb. GA dispatch 10 n
World from Paris says: To-day's etecie
prints . long article regarding the al,sgsa
impending marriage Of Emperor Tfoncas
Jdssph to Frau schratt. formssiy of The
Bwg Theatre.
1t b wen known that the relations bee
tween Tf.n Schratt and the imperial fAndly
have, for . long time. been very a4Iectlon-
sse. She visited Rome recently. accum-
panied by tho Countess de Trani. slstsr of
the lats Empress.
II n now said that the Pope. yielding 70
Diplomatic representations has granted
Frau schratt's prayer to annul her former
marriage with Baron Kfsch, and that her
marriage With the Emperor will follow im>
medfately.
II II said that the Emperor has signed q
bsevst raising her to the rank of Cuunhaos.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
cHAPMANS TRIAL BEGINS.
He Is Second Of the Defendants in
Dallas Burning Case.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

Dallas. Tex. Feb. 5.-The first witness In
the case OF tho State of Texas Vs. John
Chapman. who Is charged by Indictment
with the murder of Constable Pate Balm,
who met his death by burning early Monday
morning. December 8, 1890, took the stand
this morning when court convened.
The testimony so far does not differ ma
ter1ally from that introduced in the Renner
case. and Is sworn to by the same wit
nesses. The clothes which were taken from
the body Of the deceased Immediately after
the burning. together with a rope and some
bottles which had contained poison and
other drugs, and which were found in the
saloon in which the burning took pIace
the Witnesses y,
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
THE WEATHER.
TO-DaY,s FOrecaNt.

Washington Feb. A-Forecast for Wednesday
sad 1nuroday:
ror lliinois-Fair Wednesday; Thursday fair
except rain su0Y In southern portion; variable
WINDS.
lsgs-Fair "Wednesday and probably Thursdayi
-Fafsable winds.
Missosrf-Raln or snow In southern. fair In
norJnern portion wednesday: Thursday probably
rain or snow; north to east winds.
kansas-ta1r Wednesuays PROBABLY snow in
70 east winds.
Nepraska-kair Wednesday and probably
ThuIsday; variable winds.
Arkansas-Increasng cloudinees and probably
ram "wednesday. Thursday. fair in western
uhlahona and Indian Territory-Prooanly rain
Wednesday. Ihursday, fair variable winds.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
SCHOOL CHILDREN ESCAPED.
Two Hundred and Fifty Were in
Building When Fire Broke Ont.

West Superior. Wis, Feb. 5-The William
Kimtall public school was destroyed by fire
to-day. There were nine women teachers
and about go children. most Of them young.
In the building at the time Of the fire.
Smoke was discovered upstairs. and the
signal given by the ringing of the gong
orderly manner. the larger ones helping
carry out the kirdergartens
The building was a cheap structure. cost
Ing only $4,000.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
! himself to all news
ST. l0UlSAN'S LOSS BY FIRE.
Plant Of the Mutual Chemical
Company Is Destroyed.
1EPURLIC SPECIAL.

REPCRLIC SPECIAL.
,r Jersey City, n. Z. Feb. s-Eleven build;
Chemical Company. at the foot OF Fulton
avenue. Jersey City, were destroyed by
fire tonight with their contents. Four of
the buildings were frame, two stories high:
six were one-story frame buildings, and the
other was a two-story brick structure.
The fire was caused by an explosion OF
chemicals in the latter and the hi0h wind
swept the flames over the wooden struct-
ures. which went down like houses Of card
board. The loss is estimated at sso.eco.
The members OF the company reside in st.
Louis.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
VICTORIA'S WILL MADE PUBLIC.
King Edward Gets Balmoral and
Osborne House.
SPECIAL by CABLE.

SPECIAL BY CABLE
London, Feb. 6-Queen Victoria's viii, the
provisions of which were made public to-
day, give King Edward the royal seats OF
Balmoral and Osborne house.
1t gives sums Of about 100000 each to the
Duke of Connaught, Princess Christian,
Princess Louise and Princess Beatrice. The
amount of personally left to King Edward
is not disclosed. but the amount he Will
command Is large.
The jeweiry and other personal ornaments
of the late Queen are distributed among
her daughters. granddaughters and daueh-
ters-iE-law.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
HANGED FOR WIFE MURDER.
Robert F. Hill Met Death Bravely
ON the Scaffnld

Camden. N. J., Feb. 5.-Robert F. Hill
was hanged to-day in the county jail for
the murder Of his wife, Edith. The execu-
ton was without incident. Hin showed
no evidence OF fear and met death bravely.
he murdered was q years old.
Robert +. Hill. who had been employed as
on June last left HIS work and going to
his home. shot and killed his wife on ac-
count OF jealousy and then attempted sui
eide For a long time his life was de-
SPARED of.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
CARNEGIE WILL RETIRE.
Steel King to Withdraw From the
Business World.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. Feb 5.--Andrew Carnegie to-
schwnb Of the caInesis stees comnaaT. cas n.
The conference. 1t is understood, viii re-
suit IN Mr.. Carneg1es early withdrawal
control Of vast capital makes MS retireneu nj
difficult Mr.. 6chwab will remain in New
York day or so longer before returning
to Pittsburg.
Mr.. Carnegie denied himself to all news
paper men to-day.
On what may be considered the highest
authority on this subject, II Is stated that
Mr. Carnegie .s anxious to retire from ac-
tive business pursuits. and has arranged to
do 30 at an early date.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
NEGRO ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
Archie Marsh Lands in Jail on
Serious Charge.
REPTBIIC SPECIAL.

Elsberry, Mo-, Feb 5-Archie Marsh.
negro. living four miles south OF here was
arrested to-day by Deputy Constable Lilly.
Marsh is accused Of having forged notes
for the last six months on Squire Joseph
Whiteside. and not until the firm of Rose.
Reid & Co., at this place, called on MIR.
whitesdde for the cash was there any
knowledge of fraud The negro is said to
have secured $50 IN all.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

Education by correspondence means self
exertion, self-exertion brings self-reliance.
The self-reliant man Is master of both self
and the world The Home School offers in
struction by correspondence in 100 courses OF
study. Write the Instruction Department,
ST. Louis Republic for particulars.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

Best for rheumatism-Eimer & Amends
rrescripion, NO. SoL Celebrated on its
merits for many effectual cures
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

yentory of the estate of Frank Shapleigh,
filed In probate yesterday. describes prop
erty fronting 30 feet on the north line OF
West Pine boulevard, $50 feet west Of Grand
avenue. and personal estate Of $62, .75.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
Rural FREQ Delivery.

Washington. Feb. 6--Rural free delivery
will be established March l. as follows:
Illinois-Beason. Logan County, one car
rier; length OF route. 26k miles; population
served 800; carrier. s. NJ. Guy.
demonstrating. Lyon County: two car
riers; length Of routes, 40 miles: population
served, 1850; carriers, B. c. Simpkins and
L. O. Tucker. Jr.
Texas-Joshua. johnson County: one car
rier; length OF route, x% miles; population
served, GO: carrier. Doctor r. Rice. Jr.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

Department Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau
Aeteorologtoai observations taken at st Louis.
D. seventy-h meridian time. Observa-
tons taken at the same moment OF time at all
era
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

II your servant is going to leave. adver-
tise in The Republic and secure a better
one Twenty-one words or less, sc. Any
druggist will take your ad.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

6:5s q. m SIS pm.
Barometer. inches .---.........SDos L5s
Thermometer, degrees s.-.-.......-..I3 ~
fiuHiuiy IS
Direction OF wind ....-...-..NW NV
Velocity of wind -.....--.-..-......u
weather at e:5S a. m. clear; at 6:59 d. u
eiear Maximum temperature. "A; minimum tenn
pefaUure, L. River ~ feet
r. J. HYATT,
Local Forecast Ofncial.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
Judge Hugh O.Har. Dead.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Assumption. ILL.,. Feb. 5.-Hugh O'Hara.
Justice OF the Peace. died last night. aged
s. years.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
Local Report.

ST. Louis. No.. Feb. 5, 1901.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06
TO THE PUBLIC.

! cannot too highly recommend Mum oI's
Witch Hazel Soap for the Toilet. IL will
cure chapped hands and hps IN a night. IL
will soften and improve any complexion. 1t
win heal sores cure baby-rash. and remove
dandruf. 1t Is more soothing than cold
cream. more healing than any lotion. lni-
ment salve. more beautifying than any
cosmetic. II Is absolutely PURE.
-MUNYON.
The St. Louis Republic., 1901-02-06

r. ]. HYATT.
Local Forecast Official.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19
NEW NICARAGUA TREATY
SECRETARY Hay ALLEGED TO HAVE
MADE NEW PROPOSALS.
Draft OF N Convention Reported to
Have Bcen Received Mt London
from Lord P~nuncefote.

LONDON, May 1S.-The draft Of Secre-
tary Hays proposals for a new Nicaragua
treaty was received from Lord Pauncefote
by the last mail. 1t Is a voluminous docu-
ment. and is being printed previous TO ex-
animation and discussion. 1t is described
as a redraft of the H~ay-Pauncefote treaty.
with what appears from a casual perusal
to be extensive annotations. Several weeks
are likely to elapse before the Cabinet can
commence its preliminary discussion.
The dispatches relative 10 the possibility
of the substitution of the Panama isthmian
route are read with interest in Downing
street. The Associated Press learns that
agents of the Panama Company have not
approached the British government. but II
the United States should think it advisa-
bic TO complete the Panama canal. the de-
cision would be hailed with no little salts
faction at the Foreign Office as being an
easy way out of the present controversy.
However, the British officials are without
any accurate knowledge of the terms Of
fered by the Panama people. and they in
cline TO the belief that financial and other
difficulties probably Will prevent the
United States from adopting this solution
of the affairs.
If it is advisable 10 ~abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty on account OF its being out
OF date, said "A high official, how much more
Is ii necessary to annul the French snore
agreement, which was made long before
the ClaytOn-BulWer treaty, and which has
been a milestone around the neck OF New
foundland." Inquiries reveal the fact that
negotiations to this latter end are pro
crossing. though slowly. For the nrSt time
in recent negotiations France is said to be
exhibiting a genuine desire to have the
matter settled; and though perhaps at the
expense of concessions in other parts or
the GLOBE, Great Britain will endeavor to
meet her wishes.
The result of the conferences between
Mr.. Bond, premier of Newfoundland, and
Sir Wilfrid Laurier, of Canada, regarding
reciprocity with the United States has not
yet been communicated to the Colonial Or
flee. though Colonial Secretary
lain sincerely hopes that the reports OF
Canada's assent to Mr.. Bonds proposition
are cOrrest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19
Philippine Names.
Washington Letter.

washington Letter.
For some weeks past Uncle Sans class
of experts in spelling, known as the board
OF geographic names, has been at work on
will soon be issued. Immediately after the
acquisition of the Philippines the hydro
graphic office of the Navy Department was
called upon for accurate Information as to
geography, and this meant having recog-
niZed and agreed-upon local names. After
long consultation il was decided that the
current official Spanish charts should be ac-
cepted as the standard authority. and a list
Of names was prepared in accordance with
these. The photographic office prepared
this list, which contained about four thou
sand coastwise names. In addition the
Coast Survey has issued an aIlas of the
Philippine islands. containing a list pre-
pared under the direction of Father Jose
Algue. director of the Jesuit Observatory at
Manila. This atlas has similarly been
adopted by the board Of geographic names.
The two lists. although somewhat overlap
ping, together comprise about $500 names,
and they represent the work of local Span
ish scohlars. No attempt has been made at
Anglicizing the names. but, merely 10 Sc
cure proper uniformity, they have been
considerably trimmed.
The board is still a~ggrieved over Its de-
feat on the spelling of Porto Rico. It
points out that we have many other Puer-
tos, like Puerto Principe, and that this old
Spanish spelling is "A part OF trade marks
and otherwise formally embodied in the
language. As the briefer spelling which
finally prevailed is part OF a temporary
act for the government Of Porto Rico. Il is.
of course. possible that the question may
arise again when the two-year period ex-
pires. though the battle against the short
cut spelling is probably lost for all time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19
MRS. CAGES FUNERAL.
Brief Services to BE Held in WASH
ington-Burial at Evanston.

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Brief funeral
services over the remains of Mrs. Gage
will be held at the secretary's residence,
on Massachusetts, avenue, Monday morning
at 9 o'clock. DIR. n. ID. Hills. pastor Of
Plymouth Church. Brooklyn, formerly of
the Central Church, Chicago. a personal
friend of the family, will officiate. The
secretary and his daughter, Mrs. Pierce,
will leave with the remains on the Penn
sylvania limited at 1880 a. m. Monday for
Evanston, ILL.,, the former home of the
secretary and Mrs. Gage. Mrs. Cages
body will be buried in the family lot at
Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago. The officers
Cf the Treasury Department will act as
taIlbearers. the following having been Sc
lccted. Assistant Secretaries Spaulding.
Taylor and Allies; the treasurer of the
United States, Mr.. Roberts,; the commits
sioner of internal revenue, Mr.. Yerkes; the
director of the mint, Mr.. Roberts, and the
chief Of the secret service, Mr.. Wilkie.
Colonel Bingham. of the War Department,
also will act as one of the pallbearers,
re representing the President.
Secretary Gage has received a very large
number of kilograms and messages of con-
dolence from all sections of the country.
The President, at San Francisco, tele-
craphed as follows: Your message brings
us ~inexpressible sorrow. You have our deep
sympathy in this great affliction.'
At a meeting of the principal officers OF
the Treasury Department to-day resolutions
OF sympathy with Secretary Gage in the
death of his wife were adopted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19
MIR. SCHWAB ON COLLEGES.
He Asserted More Than He Could
Well Prove.
Philadelphia Record.


The young chief of the great steel COM
plnation, MIR. Schwab, is ooiZng out into
the magazines, and is allowing himself
10 be interviewed on questions of the day.
his desire to be original is manifested
when he talks about the education of
business men. They should nave as little
teaching as practicable he says, and should
plunge into life as soon as they can. The
sooner they shall begin the more hope they
may have of being successful. He looks
about him and sees that the great business
men of the age are self-made. They have
gone ahead so fast because they were not
hampered by an education which would
have occupied several of the best years
of their lives.
spects to the colleges and universities of
the land he should not have overlooked
the technical schools which are connected
with most of the colleges. Recent inquiries
show that in the electrical and engineering
industries some single establishments en-
ploy hundreds of college graduates. The
latter fill the draughting rooms and the
laboratories, inventing new processes, lay
ing out work FOR the mills and testing the
strength and quality of the materials. If
the colleges be of no more value than Mr..
SClwab says they are Why are there so
many graduates on the pay rolls in Ameri-
can manufacturing plants? Mr.. Schwab.
like other financiers and managers, would
be helpless without a capable and educated
technical staff. The competition in in
dustry to-day makes the manufacturer rely
more and more fully upon the support of
the technical schools.
A little reflection would have shown Mr..
Schwab how foolish his assertion really
was. He need not go outside his own mills
to get proof of the falsity of his allegation.
If he shall plead that he did not mean the
technical colleges, but those in which only
literary subjects are taught, he VIII also
find that there are some exceptions TO MS
rule. His colleague in finance, Mr.. j. Pier
pont Morgan, is an old student OF the Uni
Versity of Goettingen, in and fire.
quently expresses his pride ip having been
enrolled at that old seat of learning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19

NEW YORK. May 1S.-Arrived: Pretoria,
from Hamburg; Umbria, from Liverpool.
Sailed: Minneapolis. for London: Rotter-
dam. for Rotterdam. via Boulogne; Ethio-
pia, for Glasgow; Hohenzollern, for Naples,
etc: Campania. for Liverpool; Pennsylva-
MIA, for Hamburg.
CHERBOURG, May 1S-Arrived: Grosser
K~urfurst, from New York, for Bremen.
Sailed: st. Paul. from southampton, for
New York.
QUEENSTOWN. May 1S.-Arrived: Etru-
ria. from New York. for Liverpool. Sailed:
Cymric, from Liverpool, for New York.
HONG-KONG. May 1S.-Arrived: EN-
press of China. from San Francisco, via
Honolulu and Yokohama.
BREMEN. May 1S.-Sailed: Koenigin
Luise, for New York, via Cherbourg.
AOVlLLE. May 1S.-Sailed: City of Rome.
from Glasgow, for New York.
LONDON. May 1S.-Sailed: Minnehaha,
for New York.
LIVERPOOL. May 1s.-sailed: Lucania.
for New York.
HAXRE. May 1S.-sailed: iceland. for
New York.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-05-19
EVIDENCE OF POISON.


SPRINGFIELD, Ill.,. May 1S.-Sensa-
tional developments have occurred i'm the
case of Joseph l.. Barnes, a dentist of Mon
ticello, Piatt county, who died under sus-
picious circumstances on May Z at Central
Hospital for the Insane, at Jacksonville.
Commissions had attacked Mr.. Barnes about
an hour and a half after the departure of a
negro who gave the name of William Winn,
who had called on him with a letter pur-
porting to be from Mrs. NJ. L. Hill, of Mon
ticello. a sister of Mr.. Barnes.
The nature of the commissions were such
as TO arouse the suspicious of Superintend-
ent Winslow, and the coroner Was request
ed to hold an inquest. An examination of
the room in which Mr.. Barnes died resulted
in the finding, on a leg of the chair which
the negro had occupied a crystal which
gave tests of strychnine. Sticking to the
chair was also a piece of confectionery, and
in the undigested food which Mr.. Barnes
had vomited during his commissions were
pieces OF apple, a fruit which had not been
in the ward for weeks. The stomach of the
deceased was sent to the State University
laboratory at Urbana for analysis and is
expected to arrive in Jacksonville to-mor-
row.
William Webb Ferguson has been brought
to Jacksonville and lodged in Jail, Sheriff
Roth, of Adams Ounty. claiming that he is
the negro who gave his name as William
Winn when he visited Mr.. Barnes Just be-
fore his death.