St. Louis Post-Dispatch
June 20, 1900

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Regular Edition. coM PLETE MARKET REPORTS. . 4 caet It Beats the ‘ make tkeir selections. Republican Convention. Over ene-half million peeple meet daily in the waet columas of the Pesi-Dispatch and THE ONLY ST. LOUIS EVENING PAPE TEN PAGES. ST.LOUIS POST-DISPATC ‘R WITH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES, Have Hannah ——— = ——_ —_———— “VOL. 52, ‘NO. “303, WEDNESDAY EVENING—ST. LOUIS—JUNE 2, 1900. PRICE In St. Outside St. Louis. Two Cents. by hewsewerk fer you by advertising in Louis, One Cent. P.-D. Weats. ee FIRE DAMAG CITY POORRUUSE a CLOSE CALL FOR GEN, KITCHENER, —_—_- - &>-— -——_ Lives of 280 Women Inmates The Famous Officer Almost Imperiled. Caught by Boers. HELPLESS ONES CARRIED OUT. HIS SLEEPING CAR ATTACKED. FLAMES ORIGINATED IN A BASE- MENT LAUNDRY. No Person Was Injured Except One of the Rescuers, Whose Face Was Scratched by an Inmate— Loss About $1000. Poorhause Wednesday lives of 280 wom- destroyed one of bulldings Fire at the City morning threatened en inmates and partially the group of three-story brick Tw? alarms were turned in, but the flames were controlled by the working foree of the institution before the depart- ment arrived. At 6:4 o'clock Eneineer Ben Wagner entered the basement of the wom- en's building, which is used as a drying room of the laundry, and is detached. He found a quantity of clothing on fire and the flames had already eaten their way Along the rafters supporting the floor of the sleeping rooms above He summoned Superintendent FE. G. Rem- mers and Assistant Engineer Thomas Cal- Jahan. The fire apparatus of the institution Was manned and an alarm wes turned in from the box in the main building. On the arrival of the department Foreman Adams of No. 3% engine campany sounded alarm. The flames made their ceiling and the entire building was with smoke. Women on the first floor escaned by way of the staircase. ‘ond floor Is used as a hospital. Superintendent Remmers, assisted by Wagner and Callahan of the male tnmates, carried 5 of the help- less women down the stairs and yard to the main building. where a hospital ward was improvised Callahan's face was badly one of the women. No jured. The fire was confined to the bave- ment and the first floor Superintendent Remmers estimates that the loss was be- tween $80 and $19. A few hours after the fire Mealth Com- missioner Starkioff received a letter from Superintendent Remmers stating tons in his opinion the water supply at the stitution Wae inadequate, as was proved by the fact that the cistern from which water was umped to extinguish the flames was ex- austed within three-quarters of an hour after the fire was discovered. Mr. Remmers .also urged the :ecessity of yutting fire aacane®s on the west cide of the woman's bullding. He stated that. ex- cept that the fire occurred itn day time, there would have been a horrible catas- trophe. Upon receipt of the letter the health com- missioner sent a communication to the wa- ter commissioner asking him to have the Water facilities at the institution on inspected, ATTACKED BY A WILO BOAR Poplar Bluff Hunter Is Saved From a Terrible Death by His Faithful Hunting Dog. Sperial to the Post-D'spatch. POPLAR BLUYTF, Mo., ble experience with and a miraculous es- cape from instant death from the savage tusks of a Missour! wild boar was met by Frank Shelby, a son of Constable Shelby of this place, yesterday. Young Shelby went hunting, taking along his hunting dog. In the depths of the for- est, at a place they came suddenly on a wild boar. Shelby took a shot at the animal, wounding it anly slight- ly, but enough to excite it to terrible rage. With a victous squeal it rushed to the at- tack. Taken unawares, Shelby was thrown to the ground. The boar stood over him and with his tusks began to tear him to pieces. Shelby's the a second wav threugh the, filled The ace across the new scratched by one else was tIn- June 20.—A terri- seldom visited, nably to the legs, and dis- dog, a setter, sprang the rescue. He took the boar by then by the ears and by the throat, by continued worrying, succeeded in tracting his attention from the prostrate and helpless man, and finally in driving him away entirely. Though terribly torn, Shelby succeeded in crawling into the open, where he was found and brought into Poplar Biuff, where medical attention Was at once given him. It was found that he had been terribly mu- tilated and it is feared that he will not live. DAN HOUSER NOT ANHEUSER Amusing Mistake of Philadelphia Re- porter, Who Was Well Acquainted With One St. Louis Product. Special to the Post-Dispaten. PHILADBPLPHIA, June D.- phia paper mixed D. M. Houser and well-known 8t. Louls amusing fashion today. The paper an- nounced that “the Missour!l caucus was presided over by the multi-m lionaire §t. louis brewer, Mr. Anheuser.” The reporter had called at the headquar- ters and asked who presided over the cau- cus, somebody replied: “Dan Houser.” The reporter misunderstood and as his know |!- edge of St. Louls was limited to its malt liquor production, he cone juded that the caucus che’rman was Mr. Anheuser. KILLED BY A LIVE WIRE City Marshal Parker of Galena, Kan., Had but a Second Before Released the Hand of His Daughter. GALENA, Kan., June W.—City Marshal Milford Parker was instantly killed late last night. A telephone wire had fallen across the ‘sidewalk and he picked it up to wrap it around a post. He walked a distance of about 3 feet with it in his hand when he suddenly pitched forward In pulling the wire to tle it up it ive wire, which connected the . Within ® seconds prior to this he hold of his little 83-year-old daughter's stood almost against him when shock. A Ph ladel- the | Methuen, and some | | | ‘MANAGED TO MOUNT A HORSE) AND ESCAPE. The Brit'sh Train, Which Was Lying on a Siding, Was Derailed and a Bridge Burned. LONDON, June 20.—The silence of Lord Roberts since June 16, disposes some quer- ters to believe that his line of comunica- tion has again been cut, especially as, | River Colony, the Boers are known to still hovering about the railroad north of | , Kroomstad. According to a Cape Town dispatch of this date, Gen. Kitchener had a narrow ¢s- /cape from capture. Gen. Kitchener's sleep- ing car was at Kopjes Station, when the Boers, under Gen. De Wet, suddenly opened a rifle fire at 3 a. m. Kitchener managed to reach his horse and galloped to oster, two miles distant. ' bered 90 men, with three burned the culvert, | bullt, and derailed the train. The Boers alleged to be hemmed in by Gen. Rundle began shelling Ficksburg yes- terday (June 19). It is said they appre- hend that a force is marching from ihe north upon them, deavor to break through southward. guns. The war office has received the following | di spatch from Lord Roberts: Pretoria, June 2).—Hunter'’s advance col- umn occupied Krugersdorp without opposi- tion June 18. who was escorting a large con- voy to Hellbron yesterday, routed a force under Christian De Wet, who endeavored to prevent him from entering the little town. Methuen had only three casualties. Baden-Powell left this city today on his return to Rustenburg The country 1s guneting down in that direction. This satis- actory state of affairs wiil be materially assisted by the capture between here and Rustenburg June 19 of two guns by Hut- ton’s mounted infantry from a body of the enemy under Commandant Duplessis. Ri: illway and telegraph communication | with Cape Town is now completely restored, A is quiet at Johannesbur g. The shops are open and the market is daily becoming more crowded and _bus‘ness like. o Pe 0 “ 7 oe “ > ae & ae ae & ee Se “ “je POSSE REMAINS ON DUTY. Gov. * os * > °° + 9 o °° Stephens’ Statement to the Post-Dispatch Wednesday.) I hardly think.there is any pros- pect of the posse being discharged before the Fourth of July. There is likely to be considerable excite- ment that day, and I believe it would be well to keep the posse on duty until that time. If the Fourth of July passes by all right and there are no new de- velopments to indicate that the are needed, I would favor their gradual discharge. That is, to let them go in squads of 500 or so. © & “ © “ > °° ee + oe » & & ee > > Ne °° >. o,° ° * > . o,° * * possemen * * 2 °° . + > °° > _ *. 7 *,° > 4 > ” > 7 Conditions are assuming a more favorable aspect here, and the po- lice captains report that trouble is lessening in their various dis- tricts. Still, we have not yet come to the conclusion that it would be saie to dismiss the posse right now, though things are working in that direction. > °° '” 7 °° o o> OG ~ ~ » “* a * °° . & 4 & > *, a + ae eS OPSTOCCCOCCE o Sy MAHON WRITES OF ASSISTANCE Call Issued for the imma@iote Assess- ment to Aid the Striking Street Car Men. national organizer of the Employes’ Union, received Harry Bryan, Street Rallway President Mahon Wednes- dateg at Detroit, in which a letter from day morning l the writer says that the national board had met and issued the call for an immed- late asseasment of the membership of the Organization to aid the striking street car men in St. Louis in accordance with the call of President Gompers of the Ameri- can Federation of Labor. | Three members of the national board have already started out on a tour of the country and in a few days, say Mr. Mahon, othere will follow. Mahon etated that he would be in Cleveland today to arrange for tne automobile plan described in the Post- name Anheuser in | Dispatch of Tuesday. He also said that | the State Board of the Federation of Labor in Michigan had met and answered the icall of President Gompers by issuing a general aseessment call on the organigza- tion of that state. FAIR WEATHER WILL REMAIN Simplest We ether Map on Record Tells | a Story of “Continued in Our | Next’’ Sort. Vednesday morning's weather map was as simplest in the history of the local bu- reau. Only six iines were required to tell the story. These lines, when properly terpreted, were found to signify that fair weather would prevail In 8t. Louts Wednes- ony night and Thursday. the Atlantic coast to Kansas City. thermometer W ednesday morning art o' Aock registe red 62 degrees. Dr. Hyatt says there will not be any material change in temperature during the next twenty- four hours and that there is no rain in sight. | “THE WEATHER INDICATIONS. FAIR. For @t. Louwis and ricinity and Thursday Missourt and TIilinole-4ieneraliy fatr Wednes- day night and probabiy Thursday. Mississipp!—Sbowers Wednesday pight aad Thers- rom | fr | The te Fair Wednesday night j Gay; fresh to brisk southeasterly winds, ae ac- | , cording to the latest news from the Orange | be | Rhen- | The Boers num- | They | which had just been re- | and hence they will en-, THE STAMPEDE TO ROOSEVELT FOR THE VICE-PRESIDENCY 7 GAINING IN FORCE EVERY HOUK. Payne of Wisconsin Has —- > -— Joined Hands With Platt and Quay. HANNA IS STILL FIGHTING But Shows Signs of Surren- dering to the West and Southwest. MISSOURI GOES TO DOLLIVER. NEW YORK HAS PUT UP WOOD- RUFF, BUT HIS BOOM MAKES NO HEADWAY. The Convention Effects Permanent Or- ganization, Adopts the Platform and Adjourns Without Mak- ing Any Nominations. From a Post-Dispatch Staff Correspondent. PHILADELPHIA, June 20.—Senator Hanna made this statement to the Post- Dispatch correspondent, in the conven- tion hall today: “Things are very much they will clarify before long. candidate for vice-president. As I have said many times before, the fight is open to any man, muddled, but No particular person shows any decided strength in votes over the others who have been mentioned. There have been several conferences today and tonight, but no conclusion has yet been reached. “I want to say that whoever is nominated will be acceptable to the ad- | ministration. ‘CONVENTION AND THE “THIS IS AN ADMINISTRATION ADMIN- ‘ISTRATION. .NATURALLY MUST ; BE CONSULTED. ' man. “Hon. John D. Long is a very able As to his being a candidate for vice-president I have nothing to say.” When Senator Quay was informed to- day of the action of the New York cau- | lieutenant-governor of New Woodruff, York for cus in indorsing Timothy vice-president, he exclaimed: ‘matter. It good, that settles the whole means beyond a doubt the nomination of Gov. Roosevelt.” “Why?” the Post-Dispatch correspon- “Good, dent asked. ' ' ' “O, never mind, but IT MEANS ROOSEVELT AND A LESSON TO ONE MAN WHO WOULD TRY TO | DOMINATE AN ENTIRE CONVEN- } } ' ’ present part of i date | ghould be nominated, in- | here is an immense high area extending | |New |ing why don’t he say so to me? TION. It will bea salutatory lesson.” Judge Bartlett Tripp of Washington withdrew from the vice-presidential race this morning. Missouri's delegates met and agreed to support. Dolliver. Wisconsin, led by National - Committeeman unanimously to go to Roosevelt. At 11 o'clock Senator Hanna went into | and , Odell of New York was | conference with Senators Lodge Spooner. B. B. the time. For the first time, the Ohio Senator, having heard of Wisconsin's vote to. support Roosevelt, showed signs of weakening. He is re- ported to have said almost as soon as the vice-presidential matter was men- tioned: Gentlemen, not want to lose sight of the fact that this Roosevelt sentiment is much greater than the com- bination for Quay and Platt for it. The we do West and South are likely to force it, and | should be | I don't feel that their wishes combated too fiercely.” This statement conformance the one made to Mr. Woodruff in The conterees adjourned, that they was in with the clared, had arrived at no conclusion, that Mr. Hanna was seemingly not so en- thusiastic in his work against the Roose- that early morning. when they velt boom. would indicate for vice-president. If Roosevelt Woodruff made by the New York dele- gation last night wotld be used to force Woodruff's nomination for Governor of York. When Gov. Roosevelt was told that Mr. Hanna had intimated that the West and South was strongly for Roosevelt. and that he (Hanna) did not feel like stem- ming the tide, he said: “I have done everything I can to stop it. I cannot do more. I have won my own state's support in my fight and I am proud of it. If Mr. Hanna thinks the de- mand for my nomination is overwhelm- Why don’t he announce his decision and not stay in a neutral position. I have not heard from him since.)g announced to ; ‘me that he was against my nomination. have no | Payne, voted | / convention — of | Ago, | prominent | was a fresh (he:.d no | sands. | Sousa’s stirring mare | later, | He de- | | fates to greet him as he passed , pit. nor the fact | | greeted. Mr: | | Roosevelt is again the prominent candi- | j into the pit great bun: hes of red, pad the indorsement of | = ~ St — + » — ‘> > ~ ™“~ a Wee? en - = , THE ROUGH RIDER’S DREAM OF A CONVENTION STAMPEDE. said when asked what action New York would take if Roosevelt's name was presented, said: “We are for Woodruff, but I think Roosevelt can be nominated without New York’s vote.” Senator Platt, who occupied his seat in the convention, declined to say anything on the subject. The friends of the President, leadership of Senator Hanna this after- noon, are seriously contemplating taking up Gov. Roosevelt, and thus not only making his nomination probably unani- mous, but taking to themselves the credit of the nomination. They say that the action of New York under Senator Platt’s guidance in decid- ing to nominate Mr. Woodruff, leaves the door open for this course, and that if, in view of circumstance, Roosevelt is named, there can be no doubt that they will get the credit for the nomination. After effecting permanent organization and adopting the platform, the tion adjourned without making a nomi- nation for president. ON THE CONVENTION FLOOR e-e—- - C Pen Photograph of the Action, Scenes and Incidents of the Second Day’s Session. CONVENTION HALI, PHILADEL- PHIA, June 2.—It was almost 11 o'clock when the advance guard of the army of visitors crossed _ the Mr: Odell under the this conven- Schuyl- tion hall There are 30 entrances to the hall, mere keyholes into the vast amphi- theater, and through these tiny holes the populace flowed unceasingly, gradually spreading over and blotting out the great waste of unpainted pine chairs. As on yes- terday, the delegates were slow in arriv- ing, but the distinguished guests were on hand somewhat earlier. Ex-Postmaster General Gary and the Rev. Edgar M. Levy, the chaplain who prayed at the first the party half a century conspicuous on the stage, and in seats overlooking the delegates’ Adjutant-General Corbin and Gen. Bates. The vases at the corners of the Stage today contained flaming bunches of crimson flowers, and on the chairman's desk bouquet of The long session haps a tedious protracted contest over the report of the committee on credentials, terrors for the assembliin The delightfully cool and ‘bracing Was an assurance against dis- Shortly after 11 o’clock the big municipal band of Philadelphia took Its Place in the gallery opposite the stage and a few minutes later the. strains ‘hes crashed out The first demonstration. occurred a minute when Senator Hanna entered crossed the length of the hall to the stage. could hardly make his way to the plat form owing to the pressure of the hnougn the were pit sat nette. ahead, with per- weather comfort ie'e- and debo- (7,oVv. Fos. who arrived was warmly the platforin Hanna had Qshers carried white = b.ue pampas plumes. They looked like t! same plumes which were in evidence at St. Louis fvair years ago, and they were rroba.- bly destined to —- a similar function in the great McK! in the day. Roosevelt Sets Convention Wild “Our Chauncey’ was not overlooked to- day. and there was a great flutter of hand- kerchiefs from the ladies as he entered, but it was again Gov. Roosevelt who the convention wild. Still wearing his Rough Rider hat, he appeared as on yesterday at the main entrance and Instantly the crowds cheered frantically. As.on yesterday, as he pushed his way toward his seat, his progreeas was impeded by the enthusiastic greeting of the delegates. Senator Platt was by bis side. The governor did not ap- pear 60 sterniy austere as on yesterday. He emiled right and left, to the plaudits of the multitude. While the Roasevelt demonstration was in progress the eyes of the multitude were ‘oraker, handsome nair. aroused the next outburst ter Voorhees of New Jersey, this morning from Furope, lie was escorted to by Senator Sewell. At 12 o'clock, after Senator reached the platform, the Senator |! set 8 greeted at i rows, | distinguished public | land, | Wu, _and we hope and sincerely , ditions are not as bad as pictured. | where they great | the kill and beseiged the doors of the conven-/! > roses and migno- | thou. | of | and ithe delegation nliey demonstration later | the entrance by Senator Bur- | who introduced him ta several of the men crowding about. Ex-Postmaster-General Gary of Mary- who, while in the first McKinley cab- was a close friend of Mr. Wu, offered minister his arm, and the two pro- out towards the delegates. The smiled benignly through his big- bawed spectacles and acknowledged in En- glish the many salutations. Gen. Gary seated the minister and his entourage im- mediately alongs'de the delegates, amid a number of ladies whose summer ailks inet, the ceeded minister paled beside the gorgeousness of the Chi- /nese silks. word from China,” said Minister asked as to the alarming re- Pekin. ‘“‘We are whally in the for what the aceee brings u3, leve the con- I am here unofficially, as an observer, to see how the American people select their candidates for the presidency. Former Gu\ Taylor of Kentucky re- ceived a distinct ovation just as Senator Wolcott was preparing to call the conven- tion to order The great hall was now black with peop! e and the scene was iIn- spiring as the eye roamed aver the acres of humanity. The Convention Opens With Prayer. At 12:26 Senator Wolcott rapped for order. Immediately the band started up the ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ and the vast audience rose en masse, Gov. Roosevelt, as on yes- terday, being first on his feet. Senator Wolcott again rapped for order, as the swelling strains floated away, wielding the heavy mallet with his left hand When the confusion had subsided, Rev. Charles M. Boswell opened the proceedings with prayer. Few of tne delegates rose. While the in- vocation was ascending to the great white throne, a couple of enterprising pholog- raphers from the press embankment were taking snap shots of the convention. Rev. Mr. Bosweil said: Our heavenly Father: We come to thee as the creator of men and the upholder of governments. Our fathers trusted in thee and were helped and led may we gladiy and boldly follow. We thank thee for the land in which we live, for its be'oved ruler. the prosperity of its people and vietories of its army and navy. May these be abundantly continued We bieas thee for having brave and wise men in charge of our executive, legislative and judicial affairs in trying times. May it always be so with America. We praise thee for these men who bave left. their occupations and homes to transact business for their country by at- tending this convention May thy special favor rest npon them. Guide them in their delfherationsa, platform and candidates, and may these be such as ahal!] he approved Ly the people, and may they continue to keep our dear old country, whose flag we love today better than ever before, in the lead among those respected for righteousness, Itberty and humanity Give these delegates and their friends a healthful and pleasant stay among us, and preserve their loved ones from harm while they are absent from er “Not a when Ports as to dark except cially remember those who are bearing arms fee us in distant lands and hasten the day when all wars shall cease and thine sha’! be the honor. and glory, forever. Amen. Tribute to the Party Pioneers. A remarkable tribute to the flag and to pioneers of the Republican party now oc- curred. Mr. Wolcott stepped forward and stated that 15 survivors of the first Re- publican convent called at Pittsburg #4 years ago, were present with the same old flag used in that convention. At that moment a file of white-haired | iarchs from the rear, bear- faded American flag, | together by a cross. the flag appeared the audience tes, spe etators and guests, and lute went - for the faded its veneréibie viholders. The -ha! red men ranged t jooking out on the sea de the flag arnot her standard bore the iegend “National ep 1b. ican Part y Organ'zed itsburg, ra. When the storm of apt lause had subsided read a resolution, deciaring their unwavering ailegiance to the party thev had helped to bring forth The resolutions regretted the inability of many of the members of the Nationai remont Association to be present because of advanced age and designated a H. R. low and J. K. Conner to ae them. he resolution conc luded wit declaration that “We heartily indorse the administretion of Hon. “Wiliam MeKinley, which gives us such unbounded prosperity.’ ion, patr appeared ing at their head a tattered and barely held oe Feb. 22, 1856, | Presentation of the Platform. This incident over the chairman renog- nized Representative Sereno F. Payne of New York, chairman of the committee on credentials. who mounted the platform and read the report of the committee. The friends of J. KE. Addicks of Delaware were in evidence when Mr. Payne read of fhe victory of the Addicks over the Dupont fac- tion im that etate. The report read, Mr. Payne demanded the previous question. Senator Sewell, on bebalf of New Jersey, and Mr. Martin, on behalf of Indiana, sec- emséselves side of faces. | Fremont Association, onded the demand which was ordered, Under | 5 ROOSEVELT IS TOLD THAT THE CONVENTION WILL BE STAMPEDED TO HIM. é ‘Am dis MAI This sketch was made for the Post-Dispatch by Puck’s great cartoonist, Dal. rymple, while Roosevelt was receiving the news that sixty of the sixty-~ four delegates from Pennsylvania had declared themselves in favor of Digs nomination for vice-president and would lead a stampede to him. FEATURES OF THE PLATFORM, From a Post-Dispatch Staff Correspondent. PHILADELPHIA, June 20.—These are the principles which, according to Senator Wolcott's speech, are to be advocated now and henceforth by the Republican party: 1. A continuation of the tariff policy. Subsidies to shipbuilders and ship owners. . Gold standard. 4. The Spanish war was righteous and conducted righteously and effi- ciently. 5. The treaty of Paris was just and wise, the price paid for the Phil-. ippines was fair and proper, the republic has the right to govern subject races, to take the lands of the Filipinos and to deprive them of their inde- pendence. 6. The Philippines are to be kept forever. 7. The Declaration of Independence was not made for brown men, and the people of distant lands which come into our possession are not entitled to the protection of the constitution. 8. It was right to impose a tariff on the peopple of Porto Rico and to refuse them the rights of citizenship. We shall build a Nicaraguan canal which shal! not be neutral, but we may ve. In other andoned by the administration . shall be closed to the warships of any enem words, the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is to be which made it. Ao The administration is not responsible for the frauds and thievery in Cuba 11. Trusts areto be «yume justly, with a view to their rights as well as to the rights of the peo peoees: There is a phrase in the speech which seems popular with the Repub- lican adaes and may, therefore, be expected to a - in the platform and for a platform utterance is a very good phrase It is: “Any combination having for its purpose the cornering of a market in - ‘the raising or con- ie coe of the price of the necessaries is unlawful ane, should be punished.” d at once, “Like the protected trusts? HENRY LOOMIS NELSON, 2 Dn ll ER Rp A * 2 ata ae ES at. >