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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08

from Springfield. to personally superintend
the work providing for the passengers
The steamer Josie has been chartered, and
Will leave Alton in the morning to take care
OF the suburban passengers, as we'll as those
from the main line who are stranded at this
point.
Alton Is filled with passengers and refu-
gees from the flooded district. No less than
500 people are being sheltered in the city
tonight All the hotels and lodging-houses
are crowded, as well as large number OF
private residences
Inc First Unitarian church and the Sixth
Street NJ E Church have been thrown open
10 the refugees, as well as the City Han
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
GANGS WORK NIGHT AND DAY
TO SAVE BRIDGE AT MACON.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Macon, Mo, June 7.-Circuit Court was
abandoned at Lancaster. Schuyler County,
this week, owing the inability of Judge P.
C. Stepp of Trenton, who was to preside
as special Judge, to ger across the water.
The Charlton River has de1 the val
leys along its course, and caused thousands
of dollars worth of damage to the Iowa and
AT. Louis eElbankments and bridges
It has rained heavily in Northern Mis-
souri, nearly every day. for the past two
weeks. and level farm land is dotted with
great pools OF water Day trains are run
irregularly on the east and west roads.
Night trains have been practically aban-
doned. Mail for Northern Missouri. Central
Iowa and Dakota is coming into Macon over
the Burlington. and is here transferred TO
the northern division of the Wabash.
Hundreds of tons are arriving daily and
the trucks in the eXpress-room are piled
nearly TO the ceiling with sacks OF belated
mail and newspapers. II was reported yes
terday afternoon that the high bridge over
SAT- River, Just east of Macon. was in dan
ger, and big force was sent hurriedly
down. the line. The men remained on duty.
all night pulling logs and timbers out of
the torrent before they reached the bridge.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08

Earth to stem the threatened breaks in
the railway levees protecting East ST.
Louis was taken Saturday and last night
from the Worlds Fair site and the adjoin-:
ing Park View Realty tracts. by an army
of workmen.
Fifty carloads. with special right of way
over the Terminal tracks and the Eads
bridge were rushed from the workings Sat
urday night
The roar of the steam shovels and the
hoarse cries of the night gangs loading the
cars along the Catlin tract and the noisy
departure of the, laden trains for the danger
zone across the river made an uncanny
scene. @
For the first time since the Dedication,
the Worlds Fair site was ablaze with light
from the big power plant on the grounds
Special arc lamps rugged over the workmen
on the Park View tract added to the
strange illumination in that isolated part
of the city.
Persons attracted from nearby points in
the city assembled along the Rock Island
tracks to watch the rescue work. As fast
as a few cars were loaded engines Of the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
FERTILE FARMS RUINED
BY DEPOSIT OF SAND

Topeka. kas. June THE body of Forest
kutz. a school teacher. was found to-day
in the debris left by the flood
The work of search and renovation of
North Topeka was not pressed with much
vigor to-day, the workmen taking the first
day Of rest since the food came upon the
city.
1t developed to-day that several fertile
farms near North Topeka have been en-
tirely ruined. The swift current washed
has left a thick. hard layer of sand. rem
dering the ground useless The water fell
at rapid rate to-day
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TRYING TO SECURE STEAMER
TO RESCUE NAMEOKI VICTIMS.

Reports from shotguns yesterday after
noon in the American Bottoms were signals
from various points on Chouteau Island and
the west part OF Chouteau Township for
help.
Some of the residents had remained be-
hind to care for stock and others in the
belief that the water would not attain the
proportions forecasted. but finally all were
anxious to escape.
Boats piled through the overflow picking
up persons and stock.
Edward Niemsn came to St. Louis last
night TO endeavor 10 secure steamer to
aid in the rescue work.
The situation is grave" he said. There
are many persons and hundreds of head OF
stock in the overflow, and the water is now
reaching the second stories of the buildings.
II was told that my home had been
swept down the river. and / am sent by
Nameoki people to secure a steamer
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ALARMED FOR THE SAFETY
OF CAHOKIA CREEK VlADUCT.

For several hours yesterday afternoon
street car travel was suspended over the
viaduct crossing the Cahokia Creek and
Broadway. East St. Louis. the only outlet
the town now has. 1t was thought that
the viaduct was unsafe because of the ire
mendous pressure against its pillars and
supports.
Pedestrians were required to inform the
or East ST. Louis, and they were kept on
their respective sides OF the viaduct. At 10
o'clock last night traffic was resumed over
the viaduct
Last evening the sheds and big lumber
piles in Mayo's lumber yard threatened to
be carried away. a gang of men was
quickly gotten together by Frank Brigham
and the sheds and the piles were tied with
steel rope TO high ground on Broadway.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
LUMBER C0MPANY's YARDS
UNDER IS FEET OF WATER.

The Knapp-stout Lumber Company's yard
at Bremen avenue and Hall street is COW
cred by twelve to fifteen feet of water.
Many piles of lumber were overturned and
swept down the river. The loss cannot be
estimated at this time. but will amount to
several thousands of dollars.
The same company's cypress yard on An.
selica street between the Merchants' Ter
minaI tracks and the Burlington's yards. is
lumber has been washed away.
Eleven feet of water stands In the build.
ing OF the st. Louis Veneer Works, at PEN
tracks.
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EAST SIDE POLICE ACCEPT
GILLASPYS OFFER OF AID.

Night Chief of Police Gillaspy last night,
when informed that the leve had burst near
the Merchants bridge. communicated with
Chief Purdy of East ST. Louis by telephone.
Chief Gillaspy volunteered to supply any
assistance needed. Chief Purdy accepted
the. proifered aid, and within half an hour
four detectives had been sent to East St.
Louis. By 8 o'clock this morning at least
twenty men from the st. Louis department
will be on duty in East st. Louis watching
property.
At IL O'Clock Chief Purdy requested Chief
Gillaspy to send Sin uniformed policemen TO
East St. Louis to assist the department on
that side of the river. Lieutenant Mckenna
of the Central District Immediately detailed
six men, who went to East ST. Louis with
instructions TO report to Chief Purdy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08

force of men on the banks of the plateau
near the Cascade Gardens. The steam
shovels employed there were fired and ready
to begin loading. The loosened soil was
taken in small grading trains and wagons
to the Exposition tracks. whence they Were
drawn TO the Rock Island tracks at Skinker
road.
More than 900 men were turned on the
work al the Park View tract by Contractors
John Scott & Sons, who are doing the grad
ing on this land. They filled car after car
with rapidity.
General Superintendent Morse of the Rock
Island personally directed the moving of
the cars from the sidings. Over in the
Worlds Fair site Chief Phillips. and for
time Director of Works Taylor, spurred the
workers to greater energies.
Several trainloads OF dirt were loaded,
the earth being placed in sacks
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
LEARNING THINGS.
We Are All In the Apprentice Glass,


When simple change of diet brings back
health and happiness the story is briefly
told A lady of Springfield Ill., SAYS:
After being afflicted for years with nerv-
BUSINESS and heart trouble. I received q
shock four years ago that left me In such
a condition that my life was despaired OF
could get no relief from doctors nor from
the numberiess heart and nerve medicines Z
tried because didn't know that the cones
was daily putting me back more than thO
doctors could put me ahead.
Finally at The request OF friend left
of coffee and began the use Of Postum and
against my convictions gradually Improved
In health until for the past six or eight
months have been entirely free from nerve
BUSINESS and those terrible sinking Wesken.
ing spells of heart trouble.
My troubles all came from the upA Of
coffee. which ! had drunk from Childhood.
and yet they disappeared when quit coffee
given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek Mich
Many people marvel at the effects Of
leaving of coffee and drinking Postum. but
there is nothing marvellous about it-oniy
common sense.
Coffee is a destroyer-Postum n . ~
builder. That's the reason
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REFUGEE FAMILY OF VENICE
SEEK SHELTER IN ST. LOUIS.

Robert Neal, his wife and six children fed
from their home in Venice yesterday after
noon when the waters approached. and
came to St Louis.
The family is now being cared for at the
Sixth District Police Station.
When the water surrounded the Neal
home and those of a dozen other families
In the lowlands OF Venice, several men in
skiffs went to their rescue. Neal and his
family were rowed to the east approach OF
the Merchants bridge.
Although not open to pedestrians, Neal
and his family were permitted to walk
across the bridge. They went to the Sixth
District station and applied for shelter un-
til the flood subsidies. The children range
in age from to is years.
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HARRY MEBIUS SWIMS ACROSS
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN HOUR,

The distance travelled by Mebius was
more than three miles. every foot Of which
was difficult because of the swollen condi-
ton of the stream. He accomplished the
feat in less than an hour.
He met with but one accident. In passing
the coal dixie he was caught in an eddy,
and while trying to escape was struck on
the head by a log which was drifting down
stream.
For time he was abreast with a small
house. but was unable to keep up with 1t
until landing.
Mebius is splendid specimen of man
hood. being 81 years old and standing G
feet inches tall. He has been a swimmer
and diver by profession for the greater part
OF his life. By successfully performing the
long swim he gained a wager Of 800 which
he had laid with doubling friends.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
MISSOURI FIVE FEET BELOW
HIGH MARK AT LEAVENWORTH.

Leavenworth. kas.. June THE Missouri
River fell eighteen inches here within the
last twenty-four hours. and it Is now more
than Ave feet below the highest stage.
AL the railroads are engaging coal min
ers and other laborers to begin road repair
ing.
The Terminal bridge approach can be re-
paired in two days, but 1t will require 100
men at least three days to fix up tracks in
the Missouri bottoms. between Beverly and
the eastern bridge approach.
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FLOOD LACKS FOUR INCHES
OF SWAMPING NAMEOKI LEvEE,

Alton. lent their efforts to the work at
Mitchell.
During the afternoon the railway officials
were almost certain the levee must break
during the night. but Levee COMMISSIONS
August Zippel reported that the water was
at standstill and the big dixie in fair con-
dition. The farmers and railroad men. how
ever. did not relax vigilance. but watched it
all night.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
St. Joseph Pastor Resigns.

John E. Cook. who came to St. Joseph from
St. Louis five years ago to accept the pas
torate of the First Baptist Church. tonight
rendered his resignation. He has accepted
the post of treasurer of William Jewell Col
lee. Baptist institution at Liberty. Mo,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
Fire at Marshall, Mo.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Marshall. No., June about II o'clock
last night fire destroyed Houx Bros large
shoe store here. The loss was about 81, 600;
insurance, &,o0a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-06-08
AL TON CUT OFF FROM ST. LOUIS
BY DISABLING OF RAIL ROADS.

Pressed Into Service by One Line Convey Passengers
<, This City From Its Terminus Beyond the Flooded District
Big Four Flyer Last Train Into Alton From
Union Station
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
BISHOP ON SITUATION
Tells People to Do All They Can to
Bring Peace.

To The Editor Of the Evening Journal.
Dear Sir; For a week. have been trav-
cling and officiating for an invalid bishop
In the remotcst parts Of New York.
On this account, / could not attend the
meeting Of the ministers OF Wilmington
held on Tuesday TO express their senti-
ments concerning the recent lamentable
case Of lynching / desire most emphatl-
c.illy to join with them in denunciation OF
the lawless and savage conduct OF so many
Of those belonging to our fair city and
nelghborhood Of whom we had the right
to expect better things.
No words Of obhorrence can be too strong
both for the fiend who murdered the dear
girl. and for those who in turn murdered
him.
While I am always unwilling 20 judge
Of another mans utterances by merely
newspaper reports Of them. yet / am not
aware Of any authoritative correction Of
what a certain minister is reported TO have
said and done on Sunday evening with re-
gard to this sad and serious matter.
1 feel, therefore, that ] am not in error
IN expressing my detestadon OF such de-
moralzing deliverances. as also of the
heartless vulgarity Of exhibiting eo-called
relies Of the deplorable crime.
May ] add a word to condemn most
earnestly any such indiscriminate and in
fammatory prejudice against the colored
people of the city and commonwealth as
ignores the fact that among them are to
be found many Of our most law-abidlng
and respectable citizens.
Let us all do what we can to bring about
through the whole community that COM
posure and self-respectng adherence olaw
and order which should characterize a civ
ilized and christianized community.
leighton Coleman.
June &C. 1903
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
keep OFF THE STREETS
SAYS GENERAL WILSON
Advises People to Stay In
doors Until Conditions
Become Settled
COUNTY JUDGES ARE CRITICISED

General James II. Wilson, in speak
ing to an Evening Journal reporter this
morning in regard TO the situation,
said.
1t is very unfortunate. The general
situation is the result Of causes work.
ing back of the present time.
The decentralization which tended to
produce this outrage is the result OF
bribery and corruption unfortunately
practiced by corrupt politicians.
Tt is not to be thought strange that
the people generally should have a
contempt for law in other directions"
II suppose the police did the best I'm
their power. and it seems to be very
unfortunate that the court did not ar
range for special session for the trial
of the negro who had been arrested
for this great crime and about whose
guilt there seemed to be no doubt.
THE disturbance which followed
was the natural outgrowth OF the fail
ure of the officers to enforce the law.
In speaking Of the race riots. the
general said:
1T is only a race prejudice. which
will subside in a short time. 1t is all
absurd and unnecessary. With a
proper class of citizens elected to the
important offices the business would
soon be settled.
Let people stay indoors at night and
not congregate about the streets and
let the officers do their duty"
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
GENERAL SUMMER" OPENING
Next Wednesday, July I, Will Be the
Summer Opening Of eoldey Com
mereial College.

Next Wednesday. July 1, viii be the
general summer opening of Goldey
College, and during the past several
days a number Of new students have
been enrolling. Young men and women
who desire to take a commercial or a
shorthand course should call at once
at the college, Market street. corner
Eighth, or write for the catalogue. A
dozen of the leading firms in Whining
ton can cheerfully testify to the fact
that the demand for Goldey College
graduates exceeds the supply. Begin
now and get ready for a good business
position.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
Chief Justice HonsfuI.

Chief Justice Charles 3. Lore. when
seen by a reporter for the Evening
Jonrnal this morning, seemed very
hopeful that all trouble is now over.
He said that he understood that the
police now has entire control of the
situation, and that they anticipated no
more disturbance.
The Chief Justice was asked again
as to the object of the conference yes
terday morning but he refused to di-
vulge what was discussed.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
Chickens Not Poisoned.

It was reported on the street this
morning that some revengeful person
had been at work at the Ferris Indus
trial School again last night and that
2 number of chickens We're poisoned.
An investigation, however. proved
here was no truth in the rumoF
Wilmer Ellison. ON official OF the
chool stated that as yet there is no
ilue as to Who poisoned the four cows
yesterday lie said the stomach of one
II the COWS had been sent to Delaware
College for the purpose of finding out
exactly what kind Of poison was used.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
CONNELL CHOSEN
BOARD CHAIRMAN
Thomas s. Mitchell, Repre-
sentative of Miners, Chosen
for Secretary
MEETING WAS HARMONIOUS ONE
Both Sides Are Proceeding in Rea-
sonable and Just Manner~-Men 90
Remain at Work During Adjustment
OF Grievances.

Willesbarre. Pa, June 26. -- Tho
tonciliation board met and organized
IN this city. William l.. Connel. OF
Scranton, one of the operetors' repre-
sentatiyes. was chosen chairman, and
Thomas ID. Nichols. president OF dis
trict No 1. United Mine Workers OF
America. was elected secretary of the
board. The meeting was harmonious,
and rules were adopted to govern the
sessions. From present Indications,
there will be no need to call In an
umpire TO settle any disagreements
among the members of the board, as
both sides are proceeding with the
work In a reasonable and just manner.
After organization, the rules to gov
ern the meetings were adopted, and
this was followed by an informal dis
cussion of the grievances pending,
The meeting adjourned to assemble
here again on Thursday next at 10
a. M, when the various grievances
will be taken up Those from the
Schuylkill region will be the FIRST to
be considered.
The sessions were private the mem-
bers present were r. c. Luther. super
lntendent OF Reading Coal Company,
Pottsyille; 8. d. Warmer. superin-
tendent of Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany, Wilkesbarre; w. l.. Connell, OF
Connell Coal Company Scranton, for
the operators, and Thomas ID. Nichols,
William Dettrey and John Fahy, the
three district presidents Of the mine
workers organizations. repfesenting
the miners. The credentials of the
miners were accepted without ques
tion.
The operators representatives deny
that they win raise any objection tc
John Mitchell appearing before the
board in the interest of the mine work
ors. Mr. Connell said: "The miners
have the privilege Of selecting Mr
Mitchell or any one they please 20 rep
resent them at the meeting
The board gave out a statement Ia
the effect that the board had been or.
ganized IN accordance with the terms
of the fourth award of the anthracite
coal strike commission. and was
ready to hear any difficulties or dis
agreements that may arise the settle-
mont OF which is within the jurisdic.
ton of said board After quoting the
tules governing the method OF pro-
ccdure. the statement concludes:
'Inasmuch as the anthracite coal
strike commission in their award have
provided that no suspension Of work
will take place pending the adjudica-
ton OF any matter brought before the
board for adjustment and to the end
that no strikes or lockouts shall be
necessary. the board of Cancellation
will not take ny and consider any
question referred to It unless the EN-.
ployes shall remain at work, with the
understanding that II the said board
shall decide that the grievances are
iustifable the adjustment shall be
retroactive"
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
SAFES FOR TRUST COMPANY
One Weighs Three Tons and the Other
300 Pounds.

Two large safes for the Wilmington
Trust Company arrived In this city yester-
day and were hauled 10 the company's
temporary offices No. sl5 Market street by
the Wilmington Transfer Company. The
work of placing them in position this
morning was i'm charge OF Mayor-elect
Charles ID. Bird, who is Superintendent for
the Transfer Company.
The largest OF the safes weighs three
tons. The other one is much lighter and
weighs 31O0 pounds, but is more completed
as it is the genuine burglar and fire proof
pattern. They were purchased from Stiff
ne and Freeman, Of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
DANGER RIOT NO LONGER MENACES CITY
BUT POLICE ARD READY FOR TROUBL r
Everything Surface Morning
Feeling of Keep Being
Hurt, Urges BE Kept
Given q Heari nd

uties sworn I'm by Sheriff Emmit Std
ham and saw the burning of White. Il
particularly npticed those who were
standing about the FIRE" said Mr.. Wit
sill, ana am positive that the defendant
did not take any part in the burning
of the negro.
Asked for Discharge.
Several other Witnesses for the de-
fense were heard. aud at the conclusion
Mr.. Handy arose and asked for the T.
charge Of his client
lie called attention to the fact that
but two witnesses testified TO the effect
that Cornell assisted in the lynching
of White, while the evidence offered
that he was not present az the scene
on the night in question was over
whelming He also called attention TO
the fact that the evidence offered by
the State was conflicting, inasmuch as
one witness testified that the defend
ant Wore "a dark hat. while the other
deposed that he wore a light one on the
night he was supposed to have been
present when the worllhouse was broken
into"
Il certainly hope" said Mr.. Handy.
that the prosecution viii accede to my
request"
Objected to Discharge.
Mr.. Ward arose and said that he
could not side with the defendants
counsel with regard to discharging the
prisoner. He was OF the opinion that a
prima facia case had been proven and
said it remained with the magistrate to
decide the matter.
Il dismiss the case" was all Magis-
trate Hollis said, when Mr.. Ward had
concluded
Wild cheering greeted the decision
OF the magistrate, which was taken az
by the crowd standing upon the out.
side.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
cartmell's caIsimo,
cheap wall finish that won't rub off.
erakeman sIiahtIy Iniured.

While James Coyie. Pennsylvania rail-
road brakeman was jumping from a shift
ing engine IN Third street yard yesterday
he stepped upon a rail and slipped. falling
upon the ballast cutting himself IN several
places.
Samuel Craig, Of No. 100 Race street. an
employe Of the freight repair shops Of the
Pennsylvania railroad while tightening a
bolt on a car was badly cut on the face by
the wrench slipping.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
Want Regular Troops.

There has been some talk Of appeal
ing to President Roosevelt to call out
the Regular Army troops. Those who
favor this argue that the National
Guard is in sympathy with the mob.
If this is true, it is believed the troops
would do their duty If called out. II
the Regulars are called out the soldiers
would come from Fort Mott, Fort Della
ware and Fort DUPONT Mayor Fisher
said he had heard no talk OF calling out
the troops.
Evening journal., 1903-06-26
Announcement.

We are prepared to furnish at short
notice any berries fruits or vegetables
In season. Fresh daily. Chester county
home-dressed beef veal mutton and
spring lamb. Spring chickens. squads
ana other poultry. Smoked, salt and
potted meats. etc. Fresh eggs and fine
creamery butter. A full stock OF fancy
and staple groceries always on hand.
Alexander Brothers, Delaware avenue
and Jackson streets. Phones. d. and
A, I; Delmarvia, 1851.