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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-19

ADRIAN. MO.-The Farmers Institute
closed its first days session yesterday with
q good attendance. George w. Williams Of
son of Labelle on hogs, and Professor C.
Fl. Eckles. Of the State University. on dairy.
ing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-19

ARDMORE. l. T.-The gin OF Thomas
Dulaney at Cornish. burned yesterday after.
noon. The damage is estimated at 1900.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Hnnrs Cut Tho Wires.

Pretoria. Jan. l2.-Last night the
Beers cut the wires between Irene and
Olifantsfonteln stations. Early this
morning 500 Beers. under Command
ant Beyer, invested Kaalfontein sta
ton. A hot rife fire and shell fire with
two field pieces ard II Maxim was
maintained for six hours. An armored
train and achievements were sent
from Pretoria, but before they had
arrived upon the scene the garrison
had driven Oft the Beers, who retired
Urmolested with transport train half
n mile long. The Beers blew up the
line beyond Eaalfontein, compelling
the mail train TO return here. 1t Is
supposed their object was to obtain
supplies, great quantity of which is
stored Mt Kaalfonteln. The British had
no casualties.
Lord Kitchener reports several skir-
mishes at different points, with trifling
British losses. and adds: ''Three
agents of the peace commissioners
were taken as prisoners to Dewet's
laagcr near Llndiey. Jan. 10. One.
who was a British subject. was flogged
and then shot. The other two. burgh-
ers. were logged by Dewets orders"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
NEELY GOES BACK.
SUPREME COURT HOLDS HE is SUB
JECT TO EXT ADDITION.

feely VIII Be Returned to Cuba and BE
Subject to Its Law Against Embezzlc-
menU--SustaIns Contention That the
Island is Foreign Territory.
Washington, Jan. 15.-The United
States supreme court yesterday an
nounced its decision in the case of G.
f. w. Nicely, charged with embezzle-
ment of the public funds of Cuba.
while acting financial agent of the de-
partments of posts of that island, hold
ing that Neely was subject to extra
dition.
Justice Harlan handed down the
courts opinion, which was unani-
nous, and Immediately after the op.n-
ion was concluded an order was is
sued requiring that the mandate in
the case be issued at once.
Assistant Attorney General Beck,
who argued the case for the govern
ment in the supreme court, said of the
decision:
'The government regards tie deci-
sion as important, not merely because
it definitely decides its right to extra
dite Neely from Cuba for trial, but
because it defines the nature and valid
ity Of its occupancy in Cuba. TIE
chief contention of Neely's able coun-
sci was that with the ratification oi
the treaty of Paris all right of occu-
pancy by the government under the
war power ceased, and that the pres
ent occupancy of Cuba by the presi-
dent as commander-in-chief was un-
constitutional and usurpation. The
court squarely negntived the conten-
tion and broadly affirmed the right
of the government to occupy Cuba
until responsible government is ere
ated by the Cuban people. 1t is cs-
pecially gratifying to the department
of justice that this right can be eXer-
cised, as the court decided. free from
any embarrassment which the exist
ence of an existing Cuban republic
would occasion.
1.-The supreme court further decides
that the president may exercise his
Fights as conmander-in-chieff free from
the embarrassment of the constitu-
tional provisions requiring trial by
jury, which the court holds to be ipap-
plicablc to Cuba.
"rhe case is unique, partly because
the status of Cuba is anomalous, and
partly because of the absence of an
| eXtradition treaty. AS to the first
| the court affirmed the authority of
the United States in Cuba pending
its pacilication. although it is foreign
territory. AS to the latter point, II
has long been n vexed question as to
| whether there could be an eytradition
| in the absence of an extradition treaty.
| The effect of the decision is to extra
| dite Ncely under the authority con-
ferred by the act of congress rather
than in accordance with any express
eXtradition treaty. 1t ensures the trial
of fugitive from justice. and it gives
the administration the power to pro
tect life and property in Cuba during
the period of our occupancy"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
LOOKS FOR MORE FIGHTING
Correspondent of London Times Predicts
Great Struggle In China.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 12.-Captain
G. b. Lockhart, correspondent of the
London Times in China, who accom-
panied General Gaselee's relief force.
left for New York en- route to London
today. Speaking OF the situation
in China, he said:
II think SO far as Ii Hung Chang
himself is concerned, he is perfectly
sincere in his position as mediator,
but my observation leads me to judge
that any agreement the Chinese make
now would be kept by them no longer
than 1t suited their convenience. The
empress dowager will by spring have
a tremendous force of men armed with
modern rifles at her command and
neither she nor Prince Tuan has the
slightest chance of falling into the
hands of the allies forces. Next sum-
mer will see the great struggle be-
tween the well organized Boxers I'M
der the empress ard Prince Tuan and
the allied forces in their attempt to
seat the young emperor firmly on the
throne"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
NOTE is AT LAST SIGNED.
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang Have
Put Their Hands to Compact.

Put Their Hands to Compact.
Peking, Jan. 14.-'Che joint note OF
the powers has finally been signed
by the Chinese peace commissioners.
Prince Ching signed Saturday and Ii
Hung Chang, who is better, signed 1t
Sunday. 1t is understood that the
malady from which Ii Hung Chang
is suffering is Brights disease.
Prince Ching has protested to the
court against the appointment, SAID
to be contemplated of Viceroy Chung
Chih Tung as Il plenipotentiary in the
place of Ii Hung Chang. He thinks
the latter's advice absolutely essen
tial, though he believes it might be
advisable to appoint Il third plenipo-
tentiary for China, and reiterates his
desire for the appointment of Sheng,
who would be acceptable to the pow
ers. So far as Ching Tung is con-
cerned the envoys who know him per-
sonally say that while he is strongly
anti-foreign and has never made any
secret of his likes and dislikes. they
believe he would be satisfactory
representative of the Chinese aud there
would not be any objections to him
on the score of his recent utterances.
Indeed. some of the ministers think
it would be wise for China to make
Chang Chih Tung plenipotentiary.
Most of the ENJOYS have received word
from their governments that the ne
gOtiations must be conducted in Pc
king, on the ground that for various
reasons other places suggested would
be Objectionable. The Russians say
they will formally turn over the rail-
road to the Germans
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17

PERISH IN A PANIC.
Five Lives T-ampied Out In Chicago ns
Result @: False Cry of Fire.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-THE four persons
who We're reported missing Saturday
night after the paa.c during Yid-
dish performance in the Twelfth
Street Turner hall, during which five
persons wcr" traupled to death. have
been accounted for. Though there
were more than two score of persons
badly hurt, the list OF dead was not in
creased. and 1t is thought now that
none of the injured win die.
In the Jewish quarter It was repeat
edly asserted that the panic was
started with malicious intent. Hugo
Oldsteln. cripple. has Informed the
police that Just few minutes before
the false cry Of fire was raised II
young man nccostcd him at the foot OF
the stairs leading to The hall and ad-
vised him to get ont of the way. saying
that there would be something doing
In n minute"
The manager OF tho hall declared his
belief that the panic Saturday night
and II siml'1r. but less serious STAN
pcde there few weeks previous. were
started with the intent OF injuriug hts
building.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
BURIED IN DRIFTS.
INTENSE SuFFERIN1S CT PASSEN-
GERS ON TRAINS IN RUSSIA.
Blizzard Ragged Continuously for More
Than 100 Hours Over tne Whole OF
Southern Euss!a--Fi.ht A'nong rhen-
selves TO. the Scnnty Food supplies.


London, Jan. 1.-THE ODESSA CORE
spondcnt OF the Daily News announces
that 12O people weie iroZeh 10 death
III the blizzard.
The Odessa correspondent Of the
Daily Mail sends heart rendlng story
Of the sulferings of railway passengers
snowbound while on tne way to
Odessa. The blizzard, he says, ragged
continuously for more than 100 hours
over the whole OF southern Russia.
He describes the gradual arrival of
trains at Razdyalenia with hundreds
of passengers IRON the north who lad
entrained six days before.
"They had been showed in for five
days" he continues, land fighting
among thmselves for the scanty food
supplies provided at the railway buff
fets. Women and children were weep
ing from hunger. while gangs Of men
battled with snow drifts which We're
30 feet deep in some places. Finally
some 5000 passengers had assembled
ut Razdyalenia. On the third day the
relieving parties succeeded in cutting
passage for Il couple of trains, which
started with 1000 persons. after mad
rush. the weakest going to the wall.
"The trairs proceeded for 1S hours
and were again stuck in the snow. un-
able to ge either forward or backward.
The blizzard continued. Demoriacal
fury prevailed. the passengers cursing
the railway management. fainting
and weeping. The trains We're buried
and all passed a horrible night. Gov
erno- Schuvaloff ordered train sledges
with supplies, which after herculean
efforts relieved the two trains. 1t was
found that many passengers had their
arms and legs frozen. Eight or ten
thousand troops are now clearing the
tracks. Corpses have been kept un-
buried for eight days. as it has been
impossible to bury them. The conduct
of the railway companies is con
demnnd"
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
GRANT PACIFlES PAMPANGA.
One Province In Ills District is Now Ready
for Civil Government.

for Civil Government.
Manila, Jan. 1i.-General Grant, who
Is endeavoring to quell the latest In
surrection in his district, and who is
possibly commanding his scouts at the
eastern end. reported today that lie
had encountered Il number of bands
south of Bulioc mountains, all Of
whom retrcated up the hills. He says
that 100 of the enemy who were well
intrenched made considerable resist
ance. but We're ultimately driven from
their positions. Four bodies of insur-
gents We're found. The American cas-.
ualties We're sergctint and one pri.
vate of troop A, Philippine cavalry
wounded. In the opinion of Genera
Grant his district is now fairly paci
fed. with the exception of the locality
south of Bulloc mountain and the
province of Pampanga is ready for
civil government. II is expected Pam
panga will be the first province in
which civil government will be ap-
piled.
Lieutenant Frank d. Baldwin yester-
day destroyed an insurgcnt arsenal
In the Patung district selzlng guam
tity of arms and ammunition. together
with a printing press and other ma
terial.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
LAY SIEGE TO PANAMA.
Rebels hiahing Desperate Attempt to
Force Entrance Into the City.

Rebels Mahing n Desperate Attempt to
Force an Entrance Into the City.
Kings ton, Jan. 1.-THE British steam
err Texan, which arrived here frum
Colon, reports that when she left Co
Ion terror reigncd among the inhabi-
tants around Panama in consequence
OF another iubcl descent upon the city.
Hcnyy fighting began outside Of Pan
ANA. Jan, 10. ana continued fercely
through Jan. II. when the rebels were
making Il desperate attempt to get
within the o.ty. The government
troops were strongly contesting the ad-
vance of the Insurgents when tho
Tesuu left Captain Lund says the
losses ON both side had been consider
able. though without advantage either
way.
The rebels had been largely REIN
forced and were wcll stocked with sup
plies. Two British warships arrived
at Panama and IN American cruiser
was momcntarlly expected. 1t ap-
pears that business In Colombia ia ut
stHndstill. with general enforce
mont OF martial law and that the peo-
pie are becoming d.sgusted with the
government, owing to its failure to
crush the rebellion The lighting Is
now over n wide field and the rebels
have become more stubborn than ever.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
DELGADO SURRENDERS.
General Macarthur Reports End ofOrgan-
Eized Armed Resistance in Iloilo.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The war de-
partment has received the following
telegram from General Macarthur:
Delgado, commandant-in-chlef Iloiio prov
incc Panay. surrendered Jan. II to Briga
der General Robert =. Hughes, with four
officers II men. II rifles. His command
was scattered. Other surrenders expected
during the next few days: important, signl-
fes end Of organized armed resistance In
lloio province. ranay.
The dispatch gave much satisfaction
to the war department. although the
command surrendered is not large
one. 1t also was noted by the officials
that the assurances We're for the end
of organized armed resistance" indi-
eating that there was considerable OF
the unorganiaed maraud!ng sim in
DrogreSS
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Robcrts Wnnt, No retlnr.

London. Jan. 15.-Lord Roberts has
written letter to the lord mayor of
London, Frank Green, postponing tine
city's reception and expressing the
opinion that In the present unhappy
circumstances In South Africa there
should be no further fetinE for some
time. His lordshlp's decision applies
to all similar proposed functions. he
ia visiting the queen at Osborne. but
1t ls said his visit Is not connected
with the war.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Another Porto nicnn Problem.

Washington, Jan. 15.-rhe United
States supreme court yesterday re-
stunned its hearing In the cage OF
Charles Huns against the New Yorl.
and Porto Rico Steamship company and
Senator Llndsay continued the argu-
ment began by him on Friday. The
action involves the question Of pilot
age. the owner Of the steamship claim
ing exemption on the ground that
Porto Eican ports had ceased TO be
foreign.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
FOR MURDER OF MILL GIRL
Trial OF Alleged Assassins of Jennie Boss
chieter Eegins at Paterson.

Paterson, n. j., Jan. 15.-what Is
expected to be one of the most notable
murder trials in the history of this
country was begun yesterday in the
court of oyer and terminer here, when
Walter C. McAllister, William A.
Death and Andrew Campbell were
called to plead to the charge of the
murder of Jennie Bosscheiter. the 49,
year-Old mill girl who died after hav-
ing been given knockout drops and
assaulted.
George ]. Kerr, who was Jointly in
dicted with the three other prisoners,
made application some time ago for
separate trial. which was granted.
The three prisoners, McAllister.
Death and Campbell. were brought
into court in custody of the sheriff
and deputies and seated near their
counsel. The father, mother and sis
ter OF Jennie Bossch!eter occupied
seat In the SPACE inside the rail SET
aside for witnesses. After motion
to quash The Indictment on the ground
of effectiveness had been disposed Of
the selection of the jury was begun.
1t was secured in an hour.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
ono Thousand noxera Slain.

Shanghai, Jan. 1.-THE italian con-
sui at Shanghai. In explaining the
presence of Italian warshlps mt san
Nun bay, says they went there for
target practice. It IL again reported
here that the allies are preparing to
enter the province of Shan 81. A
French forcc IL reported to have de-
feated body of Boxers west of pao
Ting Fu, killing 1000.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
ROOSEVELT KILLS A LION.
Governor Shoots the Animal as II sprang
for Hr. webb.

Meel;er, Colo. Jan. -Govcru0r
Roosevelt shot his first mountain lion
Saturday after following the nnlmnl
FOR more than two miles. The lion,
perch toward the party und narrowly
escaped striking Or. Webb. one of
Governor Hcoscyclt's hosts. The gov.
ernor fred at the ANNUAL. hitting him
fairly while In the air. and saving Dr.
Webb from probable serious injury.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
SIX HOURS FIGHT.
BODY OF BoERs UNDER BEYER IN
VEST itAALFONTEiN.

Alleged Fate of Three Agents of the Peace
CoIunlission Excites Indignation In Eng
land--Doers Cut the Wires and Attack
knaifontein and Zurfontein.
London, Jan. 1.-THE brief report of
the tate OF the three members of the
puGCe commission who We're sent to
see General Dewet incltes the deepest
indignation oil all s.des. one or two
papers express Il hope that Lord Kitch-
ener has been mibieu by false reports,
but it is generally felt that he would
not have reported the matter to the
war office without undoubted evidence.
The Daily Mail heads the report with
the caption Murder" and declaims
the attempt to coax the enemy into
submission. 'Dewet has placed him
self outside the pale of humanity"
says the Daily Mail. .'and not proclama-
tons, but large reinforcements must
be our watcnword."
All the papers appeal strongly to the
government to hurry forward rein
forcements, since it is es.dent that
the Boer leaders have now become
desperate and conciliation is quite
useless.
The Pretoria correspondent of the
Daily Mail announces the return to
Pretoria Of Mr.. Pretorus. a late presi-
dent of the South hAfricanrepublilcf from
a futile endeavor to persuade the Boer
leaders to surrender.
Details of the Boer attacks on Kaal-
fontein and Zurfontein stations show
there were only small garrisons of 120
men at each station. The British had
excellent trenches which enabled them
to withstand the attacks until the
Beers, having ascertained that rein
forcements were coming to the garri
sons, retired. At Zurfontein n party of
Beers in khaki succeeded In capturing
a British patrol of eight men, whom
they subsequently liberated. The rail
way and telegraph lines will be speed
lily restored. No further news has
been received regarding the invasion
OF Cape Colony.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
PRESIDENT is IMPROVING.
Recovering From uis Attack and Is Able
to Take n short Ride.

Washington, Jan. lI-rhc president
continues to improve. The weather
being very bright and sunny yesterday.
he was able TO take n short ride. Mrs.
Mckinley accompanying him. While
the presidents remarkable powers of
recupcratlon are bringing about n rapid
recovery, his physician enjoins rs COM
plctc rest as possible from official
cares, aud 1t Is not expected that he
win resume work In his office for n
week MT lpugt
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
stoel.men I'm Eouie 20 snlt Ini.r.

Denver, Jan. li.-Scycral hundred
delegates TO the national live stool,
convention Mt Salt Lake left Denver
yesterday In special trains over the
Rio Grandc and Colorado Midland
railroads. Stockmcn and associates
from Missouri. Kansas. Nebraska and
Colorado made up the parties. Ac
companyine the Colorado representa-.
tlvcs was the famous cowboy band OF
Pueblo
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
barton selected Mes.cprer,

Lincoln, Jan. 15.-Nebrnska's eight
electors met at the capitol yesterday
and cast their vote for William McSln-
ley for president and Theodore Boosc-
welt for vice president w. Il. Barton
was selected messenger TO the electoral
college. six OF the other electors an
nouncing that they would accompany
him rs escort at their own expense.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
On Looisout for Pat crnwc.

Vancouver Jan. 12.-Plnkcrton dc.
tcctivcs have been in this city for the
last two days. Their mission is said
TO he TO arrest Pat Grove, the alleged
nbductor Of young Edward Cudnhy of
Omaha. Grove Is expected by these
detectives to attempt to sail for Aus.
trGlia on the Miowera.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Tucker OF wapolo to Carry tic vo.,

Dcs Moincs, Jan. 15.-Thc Iowa cleo
toral college met at noon Yesterday in
the Office of the governor OF the state
and transacted the business at hand
promptly. al OF the presidential
electors were present in person. the
13 votes being cast for Mckinley and
Roosevelt Ezra T. Tucker of Wnp-
clio was selected MS messenger TO carry
the returns to Washington.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
ncld for KlllIng uer mn.hand.

Kansas city, Jan. i4-Mrs. Lulu
Prince Kennedy. who shot and killed
her husband, Philip II. Kennedy, on
Thursday evening. two days after he
had brought suit to have their mar
ringe. which he asserted had beca
forced. set aside, was bound over to
the grand jury with a recommended
tIon that she be held for murder In tho
first degree.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Saved From til, Sea.

Farnman, Jan. 12.-After night OF
terrible suspense all Of the passengers
and crew of the French steamer Rus.
sic. from Oran. Algeria. which strand
ed near here during n violent storm
Monday. have been safely landed.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Stanley Again sworn In.

Topeka, Jan. 15.-W. Il. Stanley was
Mnugurated governor of Kansas for
n second time Mt noon yesterday. The
other state officers sworn In are also
serving a second term. The ceremony
was very brief and simple, lasting
about five minutes.
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Two pagsongcrs Oyerborr1.

New York, Jan. ii.-It was learned
yesterday from the purscr Of the
North Gcrmnn-Lloyd steamship Kocln.
which had just arrived In port, that
two passengers either jumped or fell
overheard from the vessel while on
her way to this port. IT Is believed
that they committed suicide. They
Were Edward Hermann and his wife,
Erpda
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Tocn for Tom pa,,,r,on.

Denver, Jan. l5.-Thc caucus of the
fusion members of the Legislature last
night nominated Thomas NJ. Pattcr.
son Of Denver for the United States
senate to succeed Senator Il. o. Vol.
colt. He received rs out Of 81 votes In
the caucus
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
Rowe WIN Repay tho County.

Griunell la.. Jan. 14.-Word comes
from the relatives OF Chester Rowe.
the former treasurer OF Poweshielc
county. who has just been released
from Belcm prison in Mexico, that ho
will repay nll the money he took With
him to Mexico. 4
Gilpin observer., 1901-01-17
rour Hundred Fisherman Lost.

Yokohama. Jan. ii.--It II officially
reported thrt 400 fishermen are miss.
Ing and that they are supposed to
have perish i In q storm Jan. 10 Off
the west coast.