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New-York tribune., 1903-07-06
CAUGHT IN Il VALLEY.
Crozcds Unable to Escape from the
Flood.

Greensburg Penn. July 5-A cloudburst m
the vicinity OF Oakford Park, summer resort
near here. this afternoon. created a food thar
caused great loss Of life and property. It Is
known that at least twenty persons lost their
lives and runors place the number Of dead
at more than one hundred. but at late hour
tonight only three or four bodies had been re-
covered. They were washed to the banks Of
the little creek that runs parallel with the park
At O'Clock rain began TO fall in torrents IN
the vicinity OF the park. and spread over terri
tory covering probably ten miles Half an
hour later the cloudburst occurred The waters
in the lake north Of Oakford Park began 20
rise. and James McGrath. the manager OF the
resort believing there was danger Of a break
IN the great walls OF the DAM hurried among
the crowds of pleasure seekers who had gath
cred under the roofs OF the eating stands. the
dancing pavilion and other buildings In line OF
the water should the banks break and warned
them TO run TO the hills
On both sides Of the pleasure grounds are
high hills the park being in ravine about
ouarter Of a mile wide and mile long. The
people. being protected from the rain, were
Ioath 20 leave their places. and not until Mr..
NeGrath and his assistant. Charles Z ThonaS
entered each building in turn and drove rns
crowds out into the rain. did they realize that
the managers were in earnest
WATER FLOWS OVER DAM.
Half an hour after the buildings had been
cleared the water mounted the wall OF the
dam and within Ave minutes water seven fsss
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06
EXPRESSES HIS GREAT GRIEF.

westminster Md, July 5.-Cardinal Gibbons.
"ho is enjoying few days rest at the home
u i Herbert shriver. miles from this city,
"heh informed tonight regarding the Pope's
condition. said:
ms news brings profound sorrow You
ueg uIg cay mat in the event Of the death Of His
hsoas holilless shall start Immediately for Rome,
- bS-a1se honor him for his greatness esteem
l-ts tor his goodness. and love him for himself
"Io tor his great kindness TO me
~ fSeo N the morning papers the reports of
tbs ropes illness, but my hope and prayer
- S'oogn i the day have been that these might be
= other rumors Of the past These bulletins
s'g NE that the sad news is true
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06

Krs,sou you want collar button TO depend on buy a.
Advf One <1-cA- There's none just as good
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06
CARDINAL GIBBONS's PLANS.
viii Sail for Rome at Once on Receiving
News of the Pope's Death.
LBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRrsusE

lb4 TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TRIBUNE.J
baltimore, July 5.-Cardinal Gibbons has
made all arrangements to leave for Rome i'm
meoiately upon the announcement OF the Pope's
death. He will sail by the first steamer and
wiz be accompanied by his secretary the Rev
Wy. z. Russell
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06
POPESLIFE HANGS BY A THREAD
LAST SACRAMENT ADMINISTERED At VATICAN IN
PRESENCE OF MANY CARDINALS.
Doctors Hope Proong the Pontfs Existence for FD Days. but
the End May Any Moment Excitement in Rome.

Pope life but hope of his entertained His phys
of debility
moment
of all
nnt
dnasOr Orgli and Santo
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06
BULGARIANs LOSE TEN KILLED.

Uskub. July 5.-In conflict between IurAisi
troops and Buigarians Vodena' torty-slN
miles north Of Saonica, the latter had ten AIlieu
and the Turks two wounded The dead Dui-
rarians wore badges inscribed Liberty u
Death
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06

Continued ON SECOND Daxs.
New-York tribune., 1903-07-06

Continued ON second page.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
STATE REGULATION.

Intentions of State legislators unquestionably are
excellent and in most directions the final actions of
the Assembly satisfactory, hnt 1t is hardly pos
sibe that the lawmaking body of the State could
frame effective laws regulate all affairs in the large
cities of the commonwealth. BY doing the As
semby would overstep its scope for real good.
One advantage will come. however, result Of
bills introduced in the Assembly to govern conditions
in municipalities. The measures will draw attention
TO needed legislation and thereby will warn local
legislative bodies to take prompt action. Some
branches of local direction are well managed under
the States supervision but this control cannot safely
be extended to publicutility enterprises such as
street railway companies
Nor could the State rightly take of the charl
ty wards of cities by constructing fine buildings for
these unfortunate people. That is function that
belongs entirely to the local government and the
State should not attempt to exercise 1t unless cities
fall after being afforded time and opportunity do
their duty.
Street railway legislation, for regulating the man
agement of lines is necessity in St Louis and in all
large cities. Yet this regulation cannot be made ar
bitrary. There are frequent changes in conditions
and for this the State could not well take the
duty upon itself Each city must provide satisfactory
Laws and employ trustworthy men to that laws
obeyed and that the public receives good service
These laws should be strict on the one hand and on
the other flexible enough to be practicable.
Construction of public buildings for taking proper
of charity patients devolves upon the city. But
the State should appropriate funds to pay for the
Of citizens from various parts Of the State who
find their way into municipal sanitarums. The State
might lay down general laws as to requirements yet
1t should not go too far.
Some departments in cities ably managed by
State officers and under State laws probably well
they could be. But State regulation is not adj
visable general proposition, because cities. with
their large populations great institutions, which
demand wide field Of freedom and discretion. Cities
should be left as free possible pursue their way
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
RECENT COMMENT.
Kiplinx and His wife's Relation

KiplinE His Wife's Relations.
Chicago Tribune.
Rudyard Kipling. who but short time fred a
broadsde Germany, has discharged colun-
bad New England and Mrs. Kip:ings family connec-
there Mr. Kpling had been invited attend
College dinner in New York and sent his regrets
poem this me but in strenuous bit Of 1t is
generally understood that he fed from New England
cape persecution of impecous and dsagreeable
broher-inaw Certainly this does not attack
all his wfes .famy connections who have always
attached to him and proud OF his literary achieve
Because Of black sheep all the flock should
be mathematical May not of the fault be with Mr.
Kiplng himself? He not able to along with his
family connections in England because of their
Boer sympathies and after many ouarres with them he
fed Africa II Is possible also that Mr.. Kplinx would
have been held In still higher esteem H. instead Of running
Braeboro because Of his dsagreeable brother
inaw he had remained the spot and fought 1t IF
all summer" II his statements correct
within his make hot for the brother
inaw that he would have annoyed him again. 1t
better do than away then
revile all his wfes relations because Of the conduct Of
Of them.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

way. As it is now, the British Government stands
in the attitude of approving Germanys action and Of
accepting. with Germany whatever consequences
may ultimately develop a result Of such action.
Americans will keenly regret the present English
position. We have quarrel, otherwise. with Eng
land. 1t seems to be the Kaisers determination that
We shall have 4 quarrel with Germany in the near
future unless are willing to abandon the Monroe
Doctrine This of course will not be done. 1t would
be to Great Briain's advantage to let Germany Try
conclusions with the United States this issue with
out English assistance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Senators ..a the People.

Henry Loomis Nelson In February Century.
The Senate is the most powerful body in the Govern
men It is often spoken Of olfgarchy; but this is
absolutely Sometimes the President defeats
1t by appeal the country but the Senate yields
slowly the country for the people have time
in which forget the early sins Of Senator who II he
wise. will be cautious during the latter half Of his six
years But two-hirds Of the Senate he
less until their indifference obstinacy threatens the
party. A Senator Is not chosen by the people. and
legislatures rarely held strict account for the
which they select the kind of
whom they choose. There is general immunity for the
mddeman in politics. The executive who appoints is cften
punished for fraty Of judgment partisan bind
bad character while the Senator who for
confirmation scaheess The people have not often
been watchul elections the Senate and not
accustomed take failure actual
election Of unworthy anything they
They seem to suffer from the nertness which often
companies a conscious lack OF power
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
LIBEL. LUCRE AND LAW.

bill. purporting to propose "libel' law, has
been introduced before the Missouri General Assem-
bly, providing that the person libeled by newspaper
shall have separate Of action for every copy
Of every issue Of every paper containing the SANDER
ous matter; everywhere anywhere that such paper
may be found.
In other words the plaintiff is made ubiquitous
plaintiff In the eye of the proposed law he may
have hundred and fourteen legs. may stand with a
foot In hundred and fourteen counties and
trate the fire Of say, eleven hundred and fortynne
lawsuits upon the unfortunate journal which has ut
tered single misstatement. He may set all the dogs
Of the law a-barking at once
Suppose, for instance, that weekly paper has a
circulation Of only thousand. In unlucky mo-
ment slight error affecting some touchy citizen,
slips into Issue. The testy citizen might spread
himself over the map Of Missouri, secure the thou
sand copies and start the laws machinery to moving
at ten Courthouses. The sum total of his damage
suits would bury a dozen such weekies in an ava
lanche of bankruptcy. The mere cost Of defending
suits would prohibit the entrance Of any but crazy
man into the field Of newspaper publication.
From the standpoint Of some bad citizens the bill
is excellent. Many gentlemen would be willing to
dure the slander for the chance Of quick profit
Reputation, the immortal part Of mans SELF s
rightly to be treasured but the present provisions Of
slander and libel laws amply protective-so much
that the rascal has rather the better Of the eternal
contest between public morals and public enemies.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

bread famine to Germany, Germany would not hest.
tate to raise her defenses in event Of our dscrim
mating" against her The costs of tariff war. like
those Of armed warfare be paid by the country
which wages It Certain products from other coun-
tries require; shut them out and suffer. Rabd
protectonists admit this truth The old casustry
that are self-suhicient country has long ago
been abandoned
Free trade would accomplish universal peace
where tariff prevail Ii would be Il sub
stitutiOn of the genuine golden rule for retaliation
Free trade in this country independently Of others.
would benefit us; since suffer by reason of o,n'
own tariff 1t would lead speedily and .iirec.y To-
free trade practically throughout the earth.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
A whi.tli.s ohoi,.
Strand Magazine.

The only whstlng choir in the world is the Berean
Baptist Sunday School in Augusta Ga F. F. Lock-
hart who is the superintendent Of school, is
sibe for this departure in church music and It
through his efforts that the innovation became emi
nenty successful
Mr.. Lockhart obtained his idea from "The Hurgo-
MASTER. play which recently appeared in America He
heard Of the airs called 1.-THE the Kangaroo
whstled and when the audience Joined
effect struck him being beautiful at once
decided to put 1t in his choir
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
RECIPROCITY RETALIATION.

RECIPROCITY RETALIATION.
Reciprocity Is not quite an International golden
rule, but reads with material variation do unto
others they actually do unto you'-not as you
would have them do.
The golden rule literally would mean free trade
throwing wide the gates and fostering commerce We
would have other nations admit excess of prod
ucts and manufactures free Of duty; but selshness
pursuing mistaken notion Of best interests steps
in to prevent granting the other fellow that which
we desire.
Reciprocity ~ practiced resembles David Harum's
peculiar version do others and do them first" Our
tariff raised for the purpose Of Inducing" other
countries to admit goods. Inducing" is benev
olent process compared to that actually employed
We use the tariff for bludgeon to batter down the
other fellows walls 1t is at once threat weapon
and defense.
Reciprocity is nominally based upon the idea that
all countries shall deal upon equal footing, but in
reality our political commercial diplomats fout the
idea Of absolute fairness and the tariff to
preferences and advantages for home pets and over
other nations. Instead of peaceful measure reci-
procity Is a source of constant warfare
1t is impossible to recall so-called reciprocity
treaty which, in operation, did not disclose
fairness on the part Of one nation and nations
constantly "denouncing" reciprocity treaties Legis-
latve rebellion against Discrimination and tariff
neverending persistence, to the detriment of both
parties.
Tariff inevitable while reciprocity is the
vcs,e In response to Germanys recent denunciation
of tariff relations with her Senator Lodges
resolution directing inquiry to whether certain
countries, meaning principally Germany, are dis
eliminating against this country and that, in the
event that certain countries are discriminating,
preferential duties shall be given to other countries.
Coming the heels of the Republican partys state
ment that tarin rates put up to be knocked
down when occasion warranted, the Lodge resolution
affords additional insight to the meaning of -eiproci
ty practced by the present administration. Reci-
procity would seem to be one with retaliation.
Not the most ardent advocate Of protection how
will maintain that tariff beneficial to
this country or to any other In tariff wars all
tons are equal and the smallest is able to defend
itself against the greatest 1t matters not that war
10 suicidal to the nation that wages it-for instance
though ehutting ont American wheat would mean q
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
WORLD'S-1sO4-FAlR.

F. HUMAN SAFETY AND RAILWAY SIGNALS.
Something is garngiy wrong In that system of
railway signals which entrusts hundreds of lives to
the memory, one may say, of one man. We con-
tent to trust our lives to the engineer He is
sariy wide awake, with his hand the throttle. The
motorman on the front platform keeps his eyes the
track We demur at risking life and limb solely up
on one mans ability to remember instructions.
Abundance Of ingenuity has been expended upon
the system Of railway signals 1t has been a subject
Of close study for years. and to-day is methodcal and
complete as far as 1T goes. But the occasional
hideous and appalling disasters which result from
trains crashing together at topmost speed indicate
only too well that not enough care has yet been de
voted to the most important feature of railroading
BY rigidly observing throughout the entire com.
plex system down to its smallest detail the principle
that 1.-TWO heads are better than one' the railroads
could not fail greatly to reduce the number Of &C
cdents. Too much reliance is placed upon one mans
ability to think, to remember. There should be a
check upon the memory Of every man upon whom
human life may even remotely depend. One man
should act as counter check upon the other. Two,
at least should be responsible for the turning Of
switch the transmission Of insruct1ons signaling Of
trains
Some accidents VIII happen despite all precautton
No system however perfect, Will prevent them. Bm
1t is indisputas that perfect system could elimi
nate the big percentage Of WRECKS caused by two
trains using the same track and coming together
hedon-because the station agent forgot to WIRE or
fell asleep. the fagman forgot to open the switch
Il might be well for the roads TO experiment by
spending In extra wages what they are now forced
to ~ In damages for deaths and injuries The pub
he would appreciate tho trial
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

The reception given yesterday afternoon
by Mrs. John F. Becker. Mrs. Arthur Beck
er. Mrs. Philip August Becker and Mrs.
Dee Becker proved one of the highly sue
cessful entertainments of the winter.
About 400 ladies called at the Becker resi-
dence, No 404S Lndell boulevard. between
and O'Clock. chatted with the four host
esses, circulated through the fower-1ecked
rooms, drank punch from the bowl over
which Miss Luedeking and Miss Eleanor
Moody presided. and enjoyed the sociabllity
OF the afternoon.
Mrs. Becker received in a handsome Paris
gown of black Lyons velvet, with appliCa-
tions OF pale blue satin and embroidery OF
Jewels Mrs. Arthur Becker was in pale
blue crepe with ecru lace; Mrs Philip
Becker in her wedding gown of Russian
lace, over white satin. and Mrs. William
Dee Becker the last bride in tine family.
wearing a gown of pink crystal crepe, with
delicate white lace.
The house was beautifully trimmed with
flowers. In the wide reception hall were
great sheaves Of brilliant scarlet carna-
tions, with Southern smilax twining the
staircase and the grillwork. Palms also
added to the effect The parlors were done In
pink carnation and clusters OF pink sweet
peas. the flowers studding the green effect
In smilax. On the dining room table an
electric center piece. with La France roses
and violetS, was much admired. The tiny
bulbs were concealed in the rose ceIters,
diffusing the whole floral piece with light.
Mrs. William Dittman. Mrs. Charles Lud-
wig and Mrs. Herman Steinwender. ST.,
came without their hats.
|. MISS SWEENEY'S BIRTHDAY.
Miss Marie Sweeney entertained friends
Wednesday in honor of her birthday.
Music and games were the main featnl es.
Supper was served at 1880. covers heing
laid for twenty-five. Those In attendance
were:
Misses
Ida Becker, C1aret Barthold,
Elsie Graf Cora Sutter
Flora Meyer. Charlotte Schnaidef
Louise Jansen, Amy Holmes
Josie Jansen, Norinne Steward,
I.otta Tiemeyer, Belle Wright,
Carrie Kaufman, Lydia Weber
Edna Rigge Georgia Obert
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
Hanna and Addicks,


Senator Hanna Is certainly loyal to his friends
when the latter disreputable He has come for
ward to the rescue Of Addcks In his Official capacity
chairman of tie Republican National Committee he tee
graphs to the regular Republicans Delaware Lsgsla
ture that he hopes they will stoop low
for honest Democrat in order the
Republican corruptionist The Republican party he
clares. is entitled to the victory the fact
that they rotten fruits trouble Hanna in
the least He has done what could disgrace both
Delaware and the United States Senate
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
ENGLAND AS GBRasANrs FRIEND.

ENGLAND AS GERARANYS FRIEND.
Following the wednesday midnight conference of
NJ British and Italian Ambassadors the German
nhEgs dAnaires and Minister Bowen there was an
smonatic denial Of the report that Germany was de
laying The sigmng Of the preliminary protocol BE-
ewysn veDesueA and ne allied Powers, the confer
Anc6 having bean head II said to consider certain
representations emanatmg from the London Foreign
omcA
IN rsR.eaons In which Great Britain now stands
so~aeds Germany are to be sincerely deplored by
xanssicanA It y not an easy matter for ms to con-
ettents with nisndly eyes the spectacle Of England
fl c1nbe a2nance with . Power which is undeniably
66ng M utmust TO manifest contempt for the Mon
roe Ooctylne ana hostility towards this Government
Pfa1n speaking is demanded in the present inter
national czhdA and It h the plain truth that Ger
many, more or less strengthened BY an unexpected
league with England is directly working to diminish
American prest1ge and to open the way for Eu-
ropean influence in South America in mdeniable an
tagonism to the American policy which forbids the
European Powers intermeddle in the affairs Of the
Western Hemisphere.
English public sentiment, as revealed In the COM
me4t Of London newspapers on the Geman-B British
alliance, condemns the alignment unqualifedly,
vet the United Sttes cannot permit this fact 70 OBJ
scure the ominous truth that the British Government
the European Government most jealous and most Ne
sentful Of American world-power. It would be more
reassuring If England soye to hasten rather than to
delay the successful elimination of the negotiations
now under way in Washington. It would be con-
vincing proof Of the sincerity of her professed friend
ship for this country If she severed her alliance with
Germany because Of Germany's highhanded course
In bombardfng Venezuelan fort while negotiations
for . peaceful settlement Of dinasnces were under
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

February Harpers.

FEBRUARY HdfperS. 8. -
Therefore 1t fs that element of sadness pervades
hcton Nothing could be resonne writer
er than the recital Of uninterrupted happiness
under skies OF unshadowed brightness Happiness invites
no record and tho remembrance Of In miserable plight
sorrows crown Of sorrow In the swirl Of wreched
souls where Dante beheld Paoo Francesca cnsins
each other forever there is In their pteous story relief
save the triumph Of deathiess love- Would Bernardin
de st Pierre ever have the story and
virsnis or would the story be to-day for ts pa
thstic closet
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30
i>><>><<>H%> 80 . >>4
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
= TO-DAY In ST, LOUIS.

q From The Republic. January 81. 1873. 4
. The Franciscan Sisters Of st. Louis
. were incorporated by Mother Barnar- 4
q do Passman, Sister Alfonso Carmann. 4
. Sister Cecilia Hurn1g. Sister limo 4
q centia Wesselman, Sister Theodore 4
. Brockman and Sister Engelberta Gra- 4
. men. P<
. Local banks felt the effects Of the 4
. failure OF, the First National Bank In 1
q Kansas City. 4
. The Indianapolis :. and st. Louis I
q Railroad Company. which had re- 4
. moved ats headquarters to the city. 4
. announced the appointment Of Ma 4
. jor John e, Simpson. general mama 4
. ger; Charles E. Follett. general pas 4
. senger agent, and H. W. Hibbard,- 4
. general freight agent.
. Captain James B. Eads delivered q 4
. lecture at the Mercantile Library Hall 4
. upon the subject Of Mississippi River 4
q pccunarities. Possibilities and need 4
. ed improvements. He was introduced 4
q by George Balm.
. Willard L. Blakesley. a welf-known 4
. pilot, who had spent many years on 4
= the river. retired to spend the re- 4
. mainder Of his life on his fruit farm 4
q in Illinois. 4
. Bishop Ryan and Father O'Reilly 4
. went to Milwaukee to attend the an 4
. niversary feast Of st. Francis OF 4
. Sales at the st. Francis Seminary. 4
. William H. Robbins, clerk en- 4
. ployed by ]. H. DoweH C Co, cotton 4
= factors. was robbed of 5000 on Pine I
. between Second and Third streets. 4
. Three men had followed him from a 4
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

Officials and legislators still fixing .he respcn-
siblity for the coal shortage. Their inevitable aud
ultimate conclusion is that the supply is short which
comedies with the public view and is infinitely bet
ter though little more satisfactory, than conclusion
at all. 'ris common proof" Bill Shakespeare
would say. that sick likes to know the name
of his disease. il he can't cure 1t.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

President Roosevelt will probably abandon his CON-
templated Western bear hunt disking the attendant
publicity caused by the presence Of newspaper cor
respondents The only trouble about the publicity of
the Roosevelt bear hunt in the Mississippi canebrakes
last fall that the President lanrels a
Nmrod and the newspaper correspondents did not
conceal the truth.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-01-30

Mayor Wells Comptroller Player and City Coun-
selor Bates should adopt the easiest safest and quick
method for correcting legal conditions affecting
the contemplated bond issue for public work. The
improvements planned necessary and should be
made as soon as possible.