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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
TWO MEN SWIM RIVER
TO WIN QUARTER WAGER
George Baker and Frank Barr Risk
Their Lives to Prove Assertion
Made to Fcllow-EmplOye.

To win . cents. wagerel that they could
not swim the Mississippi River, George
Baker OF Third and Sidney streets and
Frank Barr OF No. 1924 South Fifteenth
street yesterday afternoon plunged from
the Virgins Ferry Company's landing In
East ST. Louis. just below Eads bridge,
and. after desperate struggle in the cold
and turbulent waters. reached the foot OF
Sidney street in safety.
Many persons who witnessed the mems
long swim. thought they had beeu swept
from the banks BY the rushing water. and
nc little excitement followed their daring
attempt TO win the small bet.
The hazardous performance was the out
growth OF Il controversy between Baker
and Barr. and George Brown OF Second and
Collins streets. The present width Of the
river prompted Brown TO say that neither
of his fel!ow-workmen was equal TO the feat
Of swimming from bank TO bank
The argument waxed warm. and with a
stake of y cents. as an additional incentive.
Baker and Barr determined to demonstrate
their prowess.
Removing nearly all their clothing. they
leaped into the water and struck out for ST.
Louis. Both are muscular men. and their
progress through the currents and edG:es.
though full II danger. was rapid. Laying
their course diagGnally across the river so
as 10 have the benefit of the swift current.
they kept together. ard in forty-ffve min
utes climbed to high ground near the foot
OF Sidney street.
Despite the cold. they were none the
worse for their experience. although both
admit that they would not undertake the
swim o. second time for the same sum.
Baker. Barr and Brown are Transfers in
the employ Of the ST. Louis Transfer Com
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
RUSSIA REGARDS AFFAIR
WITH OSTENSlBLE HORROR,
BUT ACTUAL COMPLACENCY

SPECIAL BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC
st. Petersburg, June 12.-(Copyright. 1906
Late last evening special editions OF the
newspapers appeared containing brief no.
tees Of the tragic incidents at Belgrade
which are today the subject OF universal
comment.
Public sentiment IS one CT horror at the
deeds done: beyond that there is nothing.
Press opinion Is perfectly colorless.
You may possibly hear OF the Russian
Government being highly agitated. On the
contrary, while the means taken are re-
GREETED, the question OF Queen Draga nomi-
mating successor to the throne was con-
sidered the cause Of an awkward stua-
tion.
Prince Kara Georgevitch is persona grata
as a candidate for the kingship as regards
Russia. His son is in the Alexandra cadet
corps here. His brother was in the Cheva-
lier Gardes and married Russian lady.
The political effect Of the whole affair Is
told eloquently in financial article in the
Birzhevaya Eiedomosti this afternoon. in
which the Servian tragedy is not even men,
toned and the Government stocks remained
UNCHANGED in a quiet market.
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but the officials are beginning to seriously
consider the delicate question Of recngni-
ton of the new sovereignty.
1t is expected that the Servian authorities
will convoke a meeting Of the Foreign
Ministers at Belgrade and present to the
latter definite evidence that the people &C
cept the new Government and that It has
the ability to maintain order and guarantee
the safety OF foreigners.
When the Ministers advise their respective
Governments that such assurances have
been received. the various Powers will de-
ternine whether recognition will be accord
ed.
1t is considered probable that the Pow
ers will act together on the question Of
giving or withholding recognition. 1t is
further stated that IL the Powers indfvid-
ually or collectively protest against the
bloody methods. this is likely to occur in
connection with the question Of recognizing
the new Government
The latter. thus far. has not addressed
any communication to the Powers. which
receive all their Information from their own
Ministers or agents.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
UPH0LDS DEAD RULERS AND
SAYS JEALOUS WOMEN ARE
AT BOTTOM OF TROUBLE.

London. June 12-Herbert Vivian. the
well-known traveller and author OF a book
on Servia. writes:
Il decline to believe this crime has the
countenance of the Servian nation I have
conversed with all classes and know abso-
lutely that the only indictments were q few
ladies who were Jealous OF Queen Draga
because they thought themselves more suit
able to share the throne few officers who
thought themselves entitled to more speedy
promotion, and a few professional politi-
clans who coveted Office
When last had the honor Of an audi
ence Of the King he talked to me of the
bad geogra phicaI position OF the capital.
He said no other country had capital on
its frontier. a scribe need only cross 1t
and he could telegraph any lies he liked,
while the Servian officials had to wait until
they were published before they could re-
flute them
II gathered that the King contemplated
making Nish the capital. 1t was his and
Queen Dragas favorite resort. as 1t was
King Milan's.
Queen Draga's unfailirg good humor.
wit. beauty and charm conquered all.
THE devotion Of King Alexander TO
Queen Draga was pathetic and inspiring.
Even after years OF married life, when the
foreign press was representing them as
Shaping each others faces, they never
seemed happy half an hour apart
The Servians have Oriental ideas Of the
subsection Of women. In country houses I
have vainly protested when the hostess
stood and acted as waitress while the men
folk took their ease.
The servians were accordingly shocked
when the Queen was treated like 4 lady and
they complained that when the King drove
out In Belgrade he would gaze at her and
hold her hand, instead Of taking of his hat
with regal re2ularity''
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undoubtedly being sent for the purpose Of
political influence. are published here. the
most revolving of them being that soldiers
assaulted Queen Draga and mutilated the
body OF King Alexander. and that those
who were admitted to the palace yester-
day to view the bodies. spat and stamped
on them.
Prince Alexis Karageorevitc.:. d nephew
Of the newly proclaimed King OF Servia.
who himself has been pretender TO the
throne. in the course of an interview he-e
to-day announced that he had abandoned
all claim thereto. and welcomed the advent
OF his uncle as the best solution.
The Prince. like other well-informed per-
sons. attributes the revolution to dissatis-
faction at the late King Alexanders mar
rage. to the attendant scandals. and TO the
Kings hostility TO the Radicals.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
THINKS BED OF CAH0KiA
CREEK CAN BE CHANGED

John B. Hay Of Belevlle. County Judge
and one of the oldest citizens Of 81. Clair
County, thinks that the bed Of Cahokia
Creek could be changed to follow the line
OF the bluffs and empty into the Mississippi
near East Carondelet. instead Of at East
St. Louis.
He thinks that the Mississippi itself once
ran along the bluffs.
1T will be remembered said he. that
after the high water of 1858 there was Sc
rious danger OF the river leaving st. Louis
high and dry and running farther east
This was prevented by building strong
levee into the stream out from East ST
Louis. which forced the current back Into
the old channel. The threatened change
was caused by unusual high water in the
Missouri and a comparae vely low stage in
the Mississippi. The current from the Mis-
souri, pressed over on and submerged the
Illinois shore and tended TO cut its way east
as far as it could go. The limit world Of
course be the bluffs"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
ODD FELLOWS PROVIDE
FOR THEIR REFUGEES

The Odd Fellows of East ST. Louis have
appointed Relief Committee Of six. and
have established headquarters at Music
Hall. on Collinsville avenue. where assist
ance will be given to all members in good
standing. as well as the wives or children
of such members
George 3. Abbott. chairman OF the Relief
Committee. asks that all Odd Fellows need
ing aid apply at, once. The committee is
able to care for an who need help. as there
is several thousand dollars in the treasury,
which will be applied TO the cause.
The number Of members Of the organiza-
ton on the East Side is more than GO. and
It is thought that perhaps one-thtrd are
suffering from the effects of the food.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
TIP. A. CONVENTION ADJOURNs.
Next Meeting Will Be Held at
Springfield. Ill.

Indianapolis. Ind, June 1.-THE four
tenth National Convention Of the Travel
ers' Protective Association closed tonight,
after unanimously selecting Springfield. H.,
as the next meeting place.
The following officers were selected: Pres
ident. E. w. Donham, Cincinnati; first vice
president. Louis Ochs. New Orleans: second
vice president. Joseph Lovenstein, Georgia;
third vice president. John S. Beal. oregon,
fourth vice president. d. A. Mckay. Ar
kansas; fifth vice president. Charles Ranne-
berg. Massachusetts,: secretary, Louis La
Beaume, st. Louis. New directors were: W.
Z. Johnston. Tennessee: W. A. kerchoff, ST.
Louis, and ". N. McConkin, ST. Louis. r.
+. Hodgin Of Omaha was reelected chair
man OF the National Press Committee.
The constitution recommended by the
committee appointed a year ago at Portland,
Ore. was accepted by the convention. and
VIII be referred to the posts to be ratified at
the next national convention.
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EAST ST. LOUIS CHECKS FLOOD;
SHELTERS $4,000 REFUGEES
Continued From Page One.

Each has riot gun and Is on watch night
and day.
Boat passes now are issued only to per-
Sons who have boats and who establish
their right to such passes. All who live in
the submerged district can find means TO
reach their homes. but strict guard must
be kept upon those vino are allowed to use
boats among the deserted and submerged
houses. in order that lootins may be pre-
vented.
Alta Sta IS the most remote of the food
ed districts. and. consequently. IS to a
certain extent cut Off from the relief work
W. G. McCarrister OF the suburb was
chosen as a temporary Chief of Police. and
enrolled under him a patrol OF twenty-five.
who are guarding the town. Telephone COM
munication is not cut of, and in this way
the immediate needs Of the citizens who re-
main in their flooded homes are made
known.
Provisions now are being regularly taken
H. the relief boats 20 Alta Sta. and last
night 1t was said that the refugees In the
Alta Sta school We're in a much better
condition with respect to food and clothing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
OVERLOOKING OF ROCK ROAD
INTERFERES WITH TRAFFIC.

The water OVERLOOKED the embankment
along the Rock road and flooded that thor
oughfare for a distance of about LOCO feet
beyond the Lake bridge late last night.
The food caused the suspension OF
through traffic on the Belleville electric line.
but the management of the road made ar
engagements for wagon transfers at that
point. and passengers and mail will be fer
ried across the inundated section.
The effect of this overflow on Winstanley
Park one of the fashionable residence dis
tricts of East St. Louis, has been TO in
crease the amount of water in that section
by several inches.
A large force of men are at work on the
embankment, and II is hoped that they will
be able to restrain the food. The overflow
was gradual, and no excitement was occa-
stoned The break has materially no effect
on the general flood situation.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
RIO GRANDE RIVER RISING;
WASHES A TOWN AWAY

Ell Paso. Tex. June 12.-The Rio Grande is
unprecedentedly high here. Rain has been
falling continuously for thirty-six hours.
Reports received here by the International
Water Boundary Commission from San Mar
cial say the river at 10 o'clock this morning
over its banks.
1t is over one OF the Santa Fe's tracks.
The main line Is only able 10 stand very
little more rise. which will bring water over
to the business part of town.
La Mesa. 4 Mexican village across the
river was washed out. the food taking
away houses and running the wheat. alfalfa
and vegetable crops for this year. The in
habitants escaped
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
HUcks!ER's NECK DIsLocATED
Harry Baron Knocked From His
Wagon by Delmar Car.

Harry Baron a huckster. living with his
family on the third floor of No. 1870 North
Seventh street, was knocked from hts
wagon at Sixteenth street and Washington
avenue at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and
his neck was disiocated.
The injured man was sent to the Jewish
Hospital at DeIuar and Union avenue. and
there 1t was announced last night that he
was on fair way to recovery. Notormau
2. J. Fallon of the Delmar car says the
accident occurred when Baron attempted to
drive in front OF the car. which he could
not stOD
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|
he repeated his disclaimer of any COM
ton of King Alexander and Queen Draga.
He expressed his detestation of the crime
| and gave 4 brief outline of his own political
tendencies.
Replying TO a series Of direct questions.
Prince Peter said:
1t Is true my partisans have complete
organization in servia with which am in
frequent communication. l kho" from other
sources that the disconteht OF the servian
! people had reached It's heisht' out / coud
| not possibly nave iofeseeh 'he events OF the
| other night
| TOOK NO PART
IN bLool'E DEEDS
| III no way eo''''' " ''i''r pFepaFa-
'ion' ana TOOK no part ui'ect OF ihdifec''
IN them. On the contrary 'he'r preparation
| surprised INC.
several papers nave d tendency 10 I'M
plicate me In acts Which were not mine An
attempt has been made TO embroil me in
the Alavantics affair, when had absolute
ly nothing 10 do with II;
tA!avdntics. an alleged relative OF Prince
Peter kara-GeorseVitch' tEed to start a
revolt In Servia Marca D. isJ-. but was killed
! ga '..N Stteihpi-'
Il was first informed Of the royal tragedy
enacted at Belgrade by telegram received
from cousin of mine in Vienna the fol-
lowing morning. Later a Montenegrin
friend confirmed the news. which till then
had regarded as quite unofficial.
II have received numerous coneratula-
items, but that is all l calmly await the
trend OF events. So long as no formal pro.
|
Geneva. and T will remain here
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members Of nv family who res,ds 6, Dol,
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have boon horn5 90 hoe h..,, d., q. -.
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land which have learned - ann-oo,.t.
| highly lam &, favor ~ ebso,u,a ~,
| of the nress I hone to sea sarv,, nrosr.,
under the Constitution of 1850 ubicb :.
very liberal
| DENIES THAT uE 10
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
SHIPYARD EMPLOYEES STRIKE.
Crescent Concern at Elizabethport
Asked for Increase.

Elizabeth. y. J.. June 12.-All the ma
chinists employed in the Crescent ship
yards at Elizabeth struck to-day for a min
inlum wage scale of g a day.
-'he ship joiners. carpenters. drillers and
tappers at the yards are still on strike, and
the yards to-day are practically shut down
Lumbermen Want Union Recognized
Ashland. Ky. Iune i2-Six hundred EN-.
ployes of the lumber mills here and al
Irontoa. O.. struck to-day for recognition
OF their union
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
James c. Cain Resigns.

q St. Joseph. Mo-. June Thames c. Cain. clerk
OF the State Free Employment Bureau in this
city. rendered his resignation to William An
derson. State Labor Commissioner. to-day. to
take effect Juno 20. Mr.. Cain has had charge OF
the bureau since Its inception. January /. 1901.
He resigned because OF position with a St
Louis Arm William Dorsel arc light srperin-
tendent for the S.. Joseph Railway. Light. Heat
and Power Company. has been appointed to sue
coed Mr.. Cain
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
LUMBERMEN WILL ASK
AID FOR SUFFERERS

Kansas City, No., June 12.-At a meeting
OF the lumbermen of Kansas City tonight
1t was decided to make an appeal to the
lumber dealers and manufacturers of the
country for subscriptions for the relief of
the Kansas City. kas., and Argentine flood
sufferers.
Two thousand kilograms, describing the
situation In these two cities, will be sent
10 the wholesale lumber manufacturers in
the United States.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13

Mail is delivered In Southern East St
Louis by boat This innovation was put in
effect yesterday morning. The carriers are
taken from house to house. and many OF
the families who have chosen TO brave the
food and remain al home first heard from
the outside world by means Of the unique
mail deIiYcrN
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
BENEFIT FOR CAPTAIN BOYD
Large Audience Witnesses Compli
mentary Entertainment.

The Fourteenth Street Theater was
crowded last night by residents of the
Fourth Police District. who attended the
benefit rendered to Captain Samuel Boyd OF
the Police Department
five-act drama, entitled Alexander ILL.,
was the attraction The Hebrew Opera and
Dramatic Company of Chicago were the in
terpreterS. The object of the benefit was
pie
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Walsh Arrested in Oklahoma.

Special Officer Shea departed last night for
Cleveland. Ok. to bring back James Walsh.
wanted here to answer to the charge of
burglary and larceny. A telegram received
by Assistant Chief OF Police Gillaepy yes
terday announced that Sheriff wa1a Bare
of the Oklahoma town had captured Walsh
on description sent out from ST. Louis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
GET THE BROWNIES
For the children. TO-Morrow's SAN
day Republic. Many colors.
Kenodrome Destroyed by Fire.

A kenodrome. contained in box which
sat in the yard in the rear of the saloon at
No. I6D South Broadway, was destroyed
yesterday morning by fire. II was the prop
erty OF Charles yiehl of No. M Minnesota
avenue. and was valued at s., 800.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Missionary Society Omcer,,
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.


Temple. Tey.. June l2-The woman's F.rciga
Missionary Society OF the Methodist Church
closed three days. session here to-day after
selecting Corsicana as the next meeting place
and electing the following officers: Mrs NJ E
Bullock, president: Mrs. j. P. Musset. vice pres
ident: Mrs. n. NJ. Davidson. honorary vice pres
ident: Mrs. W. F. Barrurn corresponding secre-
tary: Mrs. c. J. Harper. treasurer: Miss n
Sims. recording secretary.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
NEGOTIATION. Close at Omaha.

Omaha Neb.. June 12-The negotiations
between the Builders Exchange and the
Building Trades Council. with view to
settlement of the strike which has tied up
all building in this city. were broken on
to-day, and there seems no prospect CT an
early cessation Of the strike.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Coal Discovered mt staunton.


Staunton. ILL.,. June ia six foot vein OF coal
struck to-day by the Van Camp Fuel Com
pany OF St Louis al their mine two miles south
Of here depth of SO feet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Lit Her Pipe while In Bed.

While lying In her bed early yesterday
morning, Elizabeth May. a negress e
years old. living in the attic at No. 1851
O'Fallon street. lit her pipe and accidental
ly set fire to the bed clothing. She was Sc
rfously burned and the house was damaged.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
The Wabash Line

Is now furnishing through car service to
Chicago. New York. Boston and the East.
For information. phone Main oie. or in-
streets
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Died in a Dentists Chair.
REprRIJC Special

Jacksonville. Ill. June 12--At late hour this
afternoon Ers Nancy Burnett OF waverly. ILL.,.
died in a dentists Office. She 10 said to have
taken an anesthetic while three teeth were being
extracted and tn. dose too heavy. Mrs.
Burnett died in twenty minutes after taking the
drug.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
~rhe Only way, to chicago.

The Chicago and Alton Is the only line
handling passenger traffic from St. Louis
to Chicago and intermediate points without
difficulty or delay. Trains are made up Of
first-class equipment and started from AL
ton Immediately on arrival Of boats. Two
daily boats leaving st. Louis at 10 a. m.
and 80 %. M.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
EXCHANGE ELEVATOR BURNED.
Fire Destroys 10000 Bushels Of
Wheat.

Kansas City No, June 1.-THE Exchange
grain elevator in the East Bottoms was
burned tonight. destroying 1000 bushels of
wheat and entailing a loss OF 5000.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
Jury In ,lcCooIe Murder Case.


Decatur. ILL.,. June PA jury was secured to-
day in the McCOole murder trial. after 6ss
had been called for examination McCoole Is On
trial for killing VIII McNie- fo- alleged intimacy
with his wife
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
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: FORMER QUEEN NATALIE
: SECLUDED AT VERSAILLES,

. Paris. June 12-Former Queen Ma 4
Q talie OF Servia Is so deeply affected
Q by the murder OF her son. King Alex 4
O ander. that she is unable to leave the 4
Q apartment at Versailles of her sis 4
. ter, Princess Ghita. wife OF the Rou- 4
Q marial Minister. 4
. Intimate friends OF the Queen be- 4
q lieve she will remain completely iso- 4
Q lated at Versailles till the Servian 4
O crisis IS over. The Queens nephew 4
q said to-day that she is resolutely de- 4
. termined not to make any public 4
. statement. 4
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
PRINCE PETER DEPLORES
MURDER OF M0NARcHS AS
HAVING BEEN UNNECESSARY.

Geneva, June 12-Prince Peter Kara
Georgevitch. the newly proclaimed King o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13

The 3-year-old son Of Frank Flynn of No.
5iSe Garner avenue fractured its left arm by
falling six feet from the rear porch at its
home yesterday afternoon at O'Clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13

Reserved seats for Saengerfest Concerts
are sold at Bollman Bros, ll2O Olive st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13
-child's Arm Broken By Fail.

Reserved seats for Saengertest Concerts
are sold at Bollman Bros. 11a0 Olive st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-13

GET THE BROWNIES
For the children. To-MorrOw's sun.
day Republic. Many cOlors.