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barrels of flour, utterly ruined. A saloon
chair, smashed from its pivot. battered
chronometer. For the rest, fragments of
timber intermingled with pulverized coral
and broken crockery.
A little further on the deep-water en-
trance to the lagoon curved between sunk
en- rocks. On one of them rested the Sir
dars huge funnel. The northwest section
of the reef was bare. Among the wreckage
he found coil of stout rope and a pulley.
He instantly conceived the idea of con-
structing an aerial line to ferry the chest
of tea across the channel he had forded.
He threaded the pulley with tine rope and
climbed the tree, adding touch of artistic
completeness to the ruin of his trousers by
the operate He had fastened the pulley
high up the trunk before he realized how
much more simple it would be to break
open the chest where it lay and transport
it's contents in small parcels.
He laughed lightly. Il am becoming adj
dleheaded,' he said to himself. Anyhow
now the job is done l may as we'll make
use of it,
Recoiling the rope-ends. he cast them
across to the reef. In such small ways do
men throw invisible dice with death With
those two lines he would, within a few
fleeing seconds, drag himself back from
eternity.
Picking up the ak, he carelessly stepped
into the water, not knowing that Iris, hav-
Ing welded the incipient sage into a fat
pancake, had strollcd to the beach and
was watching him.
The water was hardly above his knees
when there came swirling rush from thu
seaweed. A long tentacle shot out like
lasso and gripped his right leg. Another
coiled round his waist
my God!'' he gurgled, as a horrid sucker
closed over his mouth and nose. He was
tn the grip of devil-fish.
A deadly sensation of nausea almost
overpowered him, but the love of life came
to HIS aid. and he tore the suffocating feeler
from his face. Then the ak whirled and
one of the eight arms ct the octopus lost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-26
congratulating Cen. Dick.

Resolutions congratulating REPRESENTA-
tive Charles Dick on his prospects Of be-
coming United States senator from Ohio
were agreed to yesterday by the House
committee On military affairs, Of which
Mr.. Dick Il q member.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
". ]. LEMP A SUICIDE.
The We'll Kno1cn BrezCer Shoots
Himself Because of Sons Death.

st. Louis. Feb. 13.-wuiam J. Lemp, presi-
dent OF the Lemp Brewing Company. committed
suicide to-day at his home No 1882 South
Thirteenth-st., by shooting himself In the right
temple with a revolver. He died an hour after
firing the shot. Growing depression over the
death OF his favorite son, Fred Lemp, three
years ago. and the loss Of Frederick Pabst Of
Milwaukee a lifelong friend. is believed to have
been the cause Of the act.
Mr.. Lemp was alone in his room when the
shot was fired. Complaining Of not feeling WELL
he had not risen with other members of the fam
ily. Breakfast had been served. and his sons
had gone TO their duties at the Office and Mrs.
Lemp had gone uptown The servants were
busying themselves about their daily tasks,
when "A shot was heard from the direction OF Mr..
Lemp's room. The servants who hurried 10 tho
apartment found Mr. Lemp lying on the floor a
revolver clutahed I'm bis right hand and a bullet
wound in p pie
one Of IL 5nts raI. 20 the brewery office.
near by aI.d summoned he two SONS. Edward
and william. As soon as they reached the house
they dispatched servants In different directions
Tor physicians. and several We're soon at the
house They found that life was not extinct
but saw that there was no hope OF recovery. and
so Informed the sons. Mr.. Lemp was stfl
breathing when Mrs Lemp returned home. but
died "a few minutes later without having recog-
uized any one.
The dead man was siNty-eight years old. and
a native Of Germany. lie had lived In this city
for forty-eight years. and stood high in business
and socially. He leaves estate estimated TO
be worth several millions. He lost his interest
in life three years ago. when his SON. Frederick,
died
Frederick was the brewers favorite son. the
superintendent Of the brewery and the chief
reliance Of his father. lie died suddenly from
heart disease and the blow 10 his father
so severe that he never recovered from it, At first
ne seemed to resist the impulse TO withdraw
from active life but after time he yielded to
it, and was seldom seen at his office.
without having any disease which could be
diagnosed he became feeble and gradually de-
syondent When Frederick Pabst. the MiIwau-
kee brewer, died January !, Mr. Lemp
affected almost as much as he had been by the
death Of his son. He attended the funeral, and
on his return was more despondent than ever
After the death OF Mr.. LemD none but rela-
tives and very close friends OF the family were
admitted to the home. Besides the two sons
and his widow. one daughter, who married
SON NJ CAPTAIN Pabst survives Mr.. Lemp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
LAND FIGHTING BEGINS.
Japanese Defeated in a Skirmish on
the YGlu.

1Speciai TO The Nsw-Torx Tribune BY French Cable)
Copyright 1904: sy The Tribune Associatiou)
London. Feb. 13-Reports from Chiness
sources indicate an opening skirmish between
the Russian and japanese troops on the line OF
the Yalu River. Russian victory is claimed.
but details are withheld, and It was probably
an affair Of outposts. with the capture OF a
small japanese force.
The rumors are also renewed that japanese
landing parties have been beaten back at DaIny.
The destruction OF the Yenisei BY the acci-
dental explosion Of a harbor mine is the best
possible proof that stronghold like Port Ar
thur cannot be attacked successfully in front.
but must be invested by a land force Pitzuwo
would be the natural landing place for Jap
anese army. II An-Tung at the mouth Of the
Yalu. were not held by strong Russian force.
A series Of battles may be expected on the line
Of the Yalu. where skirmishing is reported and
the Japanese, II successful. are likely to advance
on Moukden. leaving the fleet 10 blockade Port
Arthur.
All important news viii probably be sup
pressed until the japanese staff is prepared to
strike decisive blow and turn the Russian po-
sition on the TaIu. INF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
THE JlIKADO,S GOOD WILL
Address to Foreign Diplomats at a
Dinner iH Toxic.

Toxic. FEB. f2--On the occasion yesterday OF
the 2.5Glth anniversary OF the accession OF the
Emperor JImunU. founder Of the dynasty a din
ner was given by the MIkado at the palace. and
his majesty addressed his guests as follows.
Upon the occasion OF this memorable annfver-
sary it gives me great pleasure to entertain the
foreign representatives. ministers. officers and
other distinguished persons. It is indeed with
deep regret that circumstances beyond our
control compelled us to sever peaceful negOtia-
tions with a neighbOrinS power We. however.
are pleased to say that our relations OF friend
ship are daily Increasing IN cOrdialfty with the
powers so wOrthiy represented here. and that
we desire most earnestly to draw t5sse relations
still closer.
We propose the health and happiness Of the
sOvereigns OF these powers.
The Belgian Minister. Baron d'Anethan. re-
Piled IN behalf Of the diplomatic corps He said.
sire: In the name of the Diplomatic Corps Z
have the honor 20 tender to your majesty ths
homage OF cur sircsre and respectful wishes for
Empress and for their imperial highnesses the
princes OF your majesty's house. We have heard
with lively emotion the words with which your
majesty has made known the announcement
that your ma jesty had felt compelled 70 break
of peaceful relations with a neighbOring na-
tiOnaHty. We are faithful Interpreters OF our
sOveTeigns and chiefs Of stale when We express
the hope that two powerful empires with which
we hold relations OF constant friendship may
not be deprived long OF the blessings OF peace.
We respectfully thank your majesty for your
nlajesty's kindness TO ourselves. and VIII not
fan to transmit to our august sOvereigns and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
4LEYTEFF REIICENT.
Reports No Change in Far East
Russian Enthusiasm.

st Petersburg. Feb. 13.-It was officially an
| nounced tonight that VicerOy Alextef to-day
| telegraphed the Car that there had been no
| change in the Far Eastern situation in the
| last few days
The Russ" which to-day published story
OF the destruction OF four japanese cruisers and
six transports by the Russian VladivOstOS
squadron. will be penalized by the authorities
for the publication Of false news
For the FIRST time since the beginning Of hos
tilities in the Far East the government tonight
gave the Russian newspapers permission TO pub
ush the accounts received from abroad Of the
naval engagement OF Chemulpo in which the
v,arsbfbs Variag and Korietz were destroyed
The war fever which has been aroused here
and apparently all over the empire. or at least
all over European Russia. in single week is
truly remarkabIe The patriotic demonstrations
witnessed in ST. Petersburg since hostilities be-
gan have been the more astonishing because
or the public Indifference during the period Of
negotiations and almost uD to the hour when
Japan struck the first blow at Port Arthur. Now
the whole empire seems TO have been lashed into
fury by defeat
sCHOOLBOYs CHEER. THE CAR
The patriotic outbursts here have been almost
continuous for three days. and they have been
also entirely spontaneous. Some Of them were
extraordinary I'm character To-day the school
tovs and students Of tie city. numbering thou
sands marched bareheaded for hours up and
down the Nevsxy Prospect. bearing flags. shout
ing and singing patriotic airs They were fol-
lowed by an enormous crowd. Like previous pro-
cessions. this one went hrst TO the AnichkoT
Palace. where the Empress Dovager. who is
very popular with the people. appeared
Later the boys and students surrounded the
Winter Palace. and in response 10 their enthusi-
astic cheering the Car and the Czarina made
their appearance. When the Czarina blew kisses
to the boys a vast shout went up. which walked
the echoes across the Neva-
At the French Embassy, which was next Wis
tied by the procession. Mime. Bompard was COM
pelled. in the absence Of the ambassador. to
appear at a balcony and acknowledge the cheers
for Russia's ally. In front Of the barracks the
various regimental bands in the city played the
national hymn TO cheering crowds
There were demonstrations tonight outside
the theatres and the performances going on in
side were stopped while the orchestra came out
10 the street TO play the follzsOngs which the
soldiers sing while marching
The facts that poor porters pay their last cent
for the extra editions OF the newspapers and that
the cab drivers do not accept pay from military
men show the feelings OF the people.
The mobilization OF the reserves in Siberia and
the Kazan district calls to the colors 10000
men All men who have served five years in the
arrny- and are under fOrty-three years Of age
must report This viii result in the CisOrgani-
ration OF daily life in this part OF the empire.
and il viii have a bad effect upon every pro-
fession and calling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
TYPHOID CASES NOW 800.
ErDert Thinks Trouble Due to
Watertoacn'S Water Supply
inv TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

vy-,tertovu. y Y Feb. 13.-The typhoid situ-
atio, continues grave. three deaths from the dis
ease having occurred within the last twenty
four hours. At least ten new cases developed to-
day- Professor Olin II. Landreth. Of Union COL
lere arrived this morning and is preparing 70
make a thorough investigation. He says that
the evidence so far available could make il seem
that Black River. the public water supply. is
the direct cause OF the epidemic though thor
ough investigation may not substantate this
He recommends that number OF inspectors be
ornointed to investigate the source OF the pos
stba nolIution Of the river. and also that inspec-
tors be appointed 20 gather statistics of new
cases from physicians He further recommends
that ali water be boiled twenty minutes. No
street is free from the disease. About hve hun
5red cases are estimated to exist here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
DENJI4RK READY TO act.
assures Great Britain That She
Viii Defend NeutraIitH.

Copenhagen. Feb. 13-The British govern
ment has inquired IL the Danish government Is
prepared to defend Denmarks neutrality esps-
cialiy the important sea routes Denmark re-
piled IN effect. I'VE will defend ourselves"
The construction placed on this inquiry here Is
that Great Britain appreciates the danger of
Russia occupying Danish fortresses in the event
Of complications between Great Britain and Rus
sa over the Far Eastern question.
In consequence Of the possibility OF such an
outcome, the Danish War Department has or
dered the army reserves to be ready for mObili-
zation through Denmark. within twelve hours.
All the reEimentaI Offices are open day and
night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
NOT Mr.. BOSTWICK'S BILL.
His Measure VII Not lid the Wyest-
chester and Boston.

IL vas learned ty The Tribune yesterday that
Ne OH 70 amend the stock corporation law. FL
uoauced by Assentiyman Bostwick. had no
connection with The New-Vorz Westcheste-
30 boston Railway Company Neither had Nj
nos'"lck His bil. t was declared was de-
esnea entirely 10 remedy defect in the law re-
SUNG NE changing of capitalization of cor
boIellons az t is now. or rather 10 make q
.Aoie explicit The biu would make no dif-
e'e IN The workings OF corporations which
''-1o 10 alter their capital o~ I'm The duties Of
ne secretary OF state
N-L bostwick had ao connection with
''1I wilcox, who has reiut-o5rcas a hm
tA--,ea much comment ,- .rs ira ro,io~o-ls
'-''s iast year, was made plain yesterday.
we as me fact that he was -..- r-orL,rr ,,frb
Ns'.s flelo Iudson J. Tre5weg Richards and
NN1'ies ?. Bacon. erstwhne Senator Bfrs ven
- ~ Favor cf the Neu-Ycrl yvegrcbeer.- and
-'''oA OF any defuncr corporations
yilaa bostWiCzs biz. which has been
~ so several times. is NOT a new measure II
- poth houses last year. and was vetoed
'-s "oFefnor because he had no tine 10 look
p provisions. Since then n has been
- somewhat The form which is now IN
--4non Is not TIE fully revised edition.
\. man Bost.ick said yesterday that
-, vac purely an academic measure, %
-. '-L ne had Introduced solely 20 make more
-''e ,,.-- the law bearing GA the changes IN cap
---'lon o. corporations. Az q professor os
r''a1ion law, be said. he had had students
--e''uy who were in doubt ~ 10 the proper
..-'alre IN such cases. u had been the custom
- aiong' he declared. for corporations 70
te Their capitalization by ming with the
.saiy q State written consents OF eli the
.-loioers. or BY hling the certificate OF pro-
-ss OF meeting OF the stockholders at
'"o-thiros were present or represented By
'' @ho az which Il wac voted to change the
-l1ation His icea in introducing the bin
4 ~ make clear that either way. not both. was
. e'' az some lawyers had wanted TO file both
'ef'incate and the written consents OF stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
PLANS THROWN OUT.
Nezc Ones for Terminal and NGntdt-
tan and BIack7CeH,S Structures.

Tn. pIars that Henry +. Hornbostel made for
the new Manhattan and Blackwelis Island bridges
"a f- the uroposed building for city Offices on
-. ,,o tho ..Staats-Zeitung' Building occu-
,,es are TO be thrown out Il has cost the De-
+,ort Of Bridges so far nearly $4,000 in fees for
tb,.a mans. and had Nr Hornbostel been allowed
- cortInue and 70 superinterd the construction OF
= - :, ,-olid have cost 10000 more. Com
,,iss,oper Best intends 10 go before the Board OF
Estimate and Apportionment next FRIDAY Win ne"
mans fs Mace OF those he has thrown out .
~ fs asserted that Mr.. Best thinks that many O
Horn nbostei's plans supernuous, ana the OH
.lt.eiorer mas said that the ornamental Work &c.
saed for the proposed structures IL 'gingerbre3c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
FIRING 1T TA-TUNG-KAO.
Sir japanese BattIeshiPs IN Estuary
of the YaIu.

St Petersburg. Feb. 14--An Official telegram
received here from Port Arthur. dated February
13. says the lights OF the ensmy's ships were
seen of Inkau % possibly Ying-Kau. near
New-Chwang. at the head Of the Leao-Tong
GulO. on the evening Of February II.
1t says. further. that advices reached Port
Arthur February 10 that six japanese battle
ships had appeared in the roadstead Of Ia
Tung-Kao. on the estuary Of the Talu River.
opposite the Corean port Of Wiju. and that the
booming Of cannon had been heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
DELAWARE GETS oFFsCoURINGs.
Worthless Negroes Flock There-Much Law
lessness-An Attempted Hold-up.
- rrIFGnAru To IL TnIBrNE.


Iaurel Del Feb. 13-The attempt or two negro
footpads 10 rob Samuel Atkins manager OF tas
western Union Telegraph office here shortly afteT
Midnight last night. hak caused considerable feel
ing and may lead 10 drastic measures 10 rid this
sact,on Of the more worthless class OF negroes.
who are coming here by the hundreds from VIZ
ginia and Maryland. because OF disfranehisemelt IA
rec states Hold-ups and other acts OF out'awry
have been frequent
Tsst night. when Mr.. Atkins left his Office. he
roticcd two men walking in front Of him When
he reached TIE corner near ms nome ne was coz
s,,,tas by two negroes. who commanded him 20
- an his hands and demanded his money.
N- Atkins. who Is a trained athlete. knocked one
- down Just as a bullet whizzed by his head
~, other fed as did the hrst on gaining his feet
they left blackjack Two mats anu o''ie' 'i'''s
,n.t nav lead 10 their arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
CHANGES AT"L" STATIONS.
Railroad Board Recommends Sliding
Gates at South Fern.

Albany. Feb. 13.-The State Board OF Railroad
commissioners has recommended 20 the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company operating the
Manhattan Elevated Railway that an add
tional stairway be constructed at the Ninety
third-st. Ninth-ave- elevated station on the
downtown side.
The commission has also recommended that
~ the South Ferry station sliding gates be
placed in the openings in the ratings the sta
tion or the Ninth-ave. side. and that a similar
rqiIiuC with similar gates be CONSTRUCTED on the
Sgxrh-sve side the gates TO be kept closed until
fba trains are placed in proper position 10 dis
charge and take passengers and the sliding
platforms are in proper position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

conflict between Russian and japanese troops line the Yahl
River resulting Russian victory reported from Chinese Details
lacking and believed that the engagement
OrtPogs and that a small japanese force captured
japanese ad told of the blowing three Of Russian Vadrcsok
by Opedoes the Straits Of Tgaro between
Nippon.
Dispatches reached Port Arthur February II that japanese baups
had appeared off KaO opposite the Of Win and booming
Of cannon had been heard
France official notification Of her of Secretary Hays pro-
posals and Russia has waived her objections 0 the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
TO PROTECT THE TUNNEL.
r. r. BOARD RECOMuENDS.
~ ants Central to Install Fire Ap-
paratuS in Park-aUe. Cut.
u TEIEGRArH ID - rRrRrNr. !

Albany. Feb. 13.-As a result Of a thorough IN
vestgation OF the Park-ave. tunnel the state
Board Of Railroad Commissioners has recon-
mended 10 the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad Company number Of important
changes and additional equipment with fire ap-
paratus. The recommendation were made after
conferences with ex-ActIns Fire Chief Kruger OF
The New-Tork Fire Department. and Lawrence
Griffith and Ira A. Mccormack. manager Of the
Harlem line. The recommendation made are as
follows:
That in each city block a staudpipe should be
erected. beginning az the top Of the rail on the
east wall along track No. and extending up
the wall and through the park above. there 90
he connected with three-inch samese counec-
uou with ciapper. and at the bottom Of this
pipe iu the tunnel, 20 ue "a coupling Of two and
one-half inch city fire hose and two lengths OF
1so feet each Of two and olc-h2uf inch fir hose,
with nuzzles, these pipes 10 hc locaJed in close
proximity 20 q CITY Fire Department water plug.
That alarm boxes. connected directly with the
city Fire Department wires. be located az Fifty-
fourth. FIfty-nlGth. Sixth-s!XtG, Seventy second
seveuty-uinth. Eighty sixth. Ninety sixth. one
hundred-and-sixth. one-hundrea and I " enty-
NTH. Oue-huudred a nd -thirty-Gfth and one
hundred nd-forty- y-niuth SITS, ana one connec-
tiou made about the centre Of the Mott Haven
yard.
That permanent ladder be erected along the
east wall with a trspdoor in the roof al sixty
sixth and Seventy-ninth SITS. these to be used
exclusively by the Fire Department to get into
the tunnel. the trap door 70 be locked with a
Fire Department standard lock That ladders
be hung on the wall at each block. 50 that per
sons can climb out Of the tunnel by means OF
these ladders. That openings be cut in the tun-
mel opposite two openings. AZ which standpipes
are erected
That OPENINGS be cut in the wall from the
platform at E.ighty-sixth-st. through 70 the
main tunnel. and convenient boxes be located
to contain the necessary hose. hook and axe
also that light be placed at each signal box
designating their location.
That an additional engine be equipped with
fire pump and go feet Of fire hose. steam to oe
kept up continuously day and night and the
punp inspected each day. such engine 10 be per
manentiy assigned for service In the Grand
Central yard.
President ". H Newman OF the New-fork Ten
fral saId last n Sht tnat he thought the changes
,.-7.,o,4 ,-corFrsLy ID foregoing dispatch were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14

eNtAf TRAIN TO FLORIDA. THE SOUTH
ERN's PALM LIMITED.
= 7. r. r. and Southern Ry. The punctual
- ssiLi nance of the excellent schedule anG aupcrb
fsi.|.leiit account for the superior eatronaTe of
o. Ialn. Two other fast Trains daily. n 4.
- II 4 La zroadunu---Adut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-14
THREE SHIPS TORPEDOED
Reported Disaster to Russian CTuis-
ers Near HGkOdGte.

London, Feb. 13.-A report originating with
Japanese firm having correspondents in Toxic
was circulated in London tonight to the effect
that three Russian cruisers, presumably the
vladivostok squadron. had been torpedoed in the
Straits of Tsugaro yesterday.
The Straits Of Tsugaro are between the Island
OF Yezo. or Hokkaido. the northern Of the three
japanese Islands. and Nippon. the central isl-
and. Hakodate is on the northern side Of the
straits.
The Japanese Legation has heard nothing con-
hrmatory Of this report though It has come to It
from several sources. The legation officials re-
celved the report with considerable reserve It
being considered too good to be true"
The japanese have a strong naval base at
Kotomari. at the northern end Of Nippon and
on the south side OF the straits and it is consid
cred possible should the vIadivostok squadron
attempt to harracssa the coat about Hakodate.
that they would be met by torpedo boats from
KotonarL
Gable dispatches telling Of the destruction OF
three more Russian cruisers by the japanese
fleet were received I'm this city yesterday by
Mitsui & Co. OF No. 445 Broome-st.. from their
main Office in Toxic. This loss 10 the sea power
OF Russia is reported TO have been sustained
either during or Immediately after the lombard
men. Of Hal odate b. the Russian squa dron.
The message from Toxic is not clear on this
point
This damage inflicted b. the japanese is re-
ported in the cable dispatch TO ditsui < Co.
having been inflicted at AOmOri. which Is a city
of about fifty thousand inhabitants on the
Aomori Strait. across from HaEodate, which IS
on the most northern OF the three big Japanese
islands