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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
AMERICAN ASTRONOMERS.
The First of Three Days
Conference.

Williams Bay, Wis, Sept. 6.-The
national astronomical conference
which began a three days session at
the Yerkes observatory today is the
most important gathering of the kind
ever held in America. The attendance
includes astronomers and astro-p -physic-
lists from all over the country. The
gathering is the third of it's kind held
in this country. The first was held
here in October, 1897, at the time of
the dedication of the observatory. An
other was held last September at Har-
yard college observatory, and then it
was proposed to form a permanent or
ganization and arrange for meeting
each year. After perfecting the perma-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07

feet. or twenty-six feet longer than the
Great Eastern. She has seven decks,
all of steel, and would rise, if placed in
the streets, above the roofs of six-story
buildings. The promenade deck is
600 feet long. The main saloon is
eighty feet long, sixty-four feet wide
and nine feet from floor to ceiling.
There is a music room with the finest
instruments procurable, and library
of 1000 volumes. Like other modern
vessels, she is equipped with twin
screws of the most powerful type. She
is scheduled to leave Liverpool or New
York every Wednesday.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
Exporting ELECTRICITY
Shipped SIxfY-fiVe niles Info Sac.
ramentO.

Sacramento, Sept, 6.-Sacramento is
successfully using today electric power
transmitted sixty-fivs miles over alum
mum wires and coming from Browns S
valley above Marysville.
1t is the first installment of one
thousand horsepower sent by the
North Yuba company under contract
with the Sacramento Gas and Railway
company and supplements the power
already used, transmitted here from
New Castle and Folsom. Under the
contract four thousand more horse
power is to follow.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
THE DEFENSE HELD DOWN.

Rennes, Sept. 6.-Two hours after
the opening of the court martial CT
Dreyfus were spent behind closed
doors. The length of time employed
in the examination of Eugene de Ger
nuschi, the Austrian refugee and wit
ness for the prosecution was the sub
ject of much remark as being indica-
tive Of the fact that the court found
this witness to be worthy of more con-
sideration than it had been supposed
he deserved Senator Trarieux, former
minister of justice, resumed his depo-
sftfon, which had been interrupted by
the adjournment of yesterday.
While General Billst was on the
stand he intimated that Esterhazy
might be an accomplice of Dreyfus.
Dreyfus sprang up with great excite
ment, exclaiming: 81 protest against
this odious accusation
Labori asked that he be allowed to
question Billot Col. Jouaust refused
the request. scene between NJ. La
bori and Col Jouaust followed, Iabori
complaining bitterly that he was not
allowed to ask questions touching the
core of the affair.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
rfHRYLAND CONVENTION
Governor Lloyd Lowndes Renomi-
nafed by Republicans.

Baltimore, Md, Sept 6.-The Repub-
lican state convention for the nomina-
tion of state ticket to be voted for in
November was called to order at 10
o'clock this morning by Senator Geo.
the beginning pointed to the renomi-
nation of Governor Lloyd Lowndes
and Controller Philip Lee Goldsbor-
ough and the nomination of ex-Con-
gressman John V. L. Findlay as at
torney general. Lcwndes was nomi-
mated.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
THE LONGEST SHIP.
The Great Oceanica Launched
Liverpool

Liverpool, Sept. 6.-Amid the
shrieking of a thousand whistles The
White Star lines new steamer Oceanic,
the longest ship ever built, steamed out
of Liverpool harbor today on her
maiden trip across the Atlantic Th-
ship is in command of Captain Gamer
on, former commander Of the Teutonic
and cne of the veterans in the employ
of the White Star line. Owing to the
great size of the vessel her first trip
has attracted almost universal atten-
tion, and news of her arrival in New
York will be eagerly awaited on this
side of the water
The Oceanic was % months in build
ing and cost nearly 5000, 900. She
has crew of 500 men and will carry
1,500 passengers. Her length is 7O4
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
ARMY PROMOTIONS.
Shafter Will Not. Be Fired by
Age.

Washington, Sept 6.-The president
proposes to continue General Shafter
in command of the department of the
Pacific after the time for his retire
ment, Sept. IA. General Lawton, who
has the rank of colonel in the regular
army, will be made brigadier general
General Macarthur, who is now lieu
tenant colonel in the regular estab-
lishment, will also be made brigadier
general, and SO will General Wheaton.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
TREASURY FULL or GOLD
Hmcunt on Hand The Largest I'm His.
tory of the Department..

Washington, Sept. 6.-The treasury
department yesterday showed that the
amount of net gold on hand was S247.-
$4,000. This is the largest amount on
hand at enc time in the history OF the
depa1 tment, the next larger amount
having been $246, ,973, ,O27, ON December
81, 1898. This situation is accounted
for by the fact that during the last two
weeks or more the revenues of the
government, of which from so to 80
per cent are paid in gold, have largely
exceeded the expenditures.
At New York the customs receipts,
with the exception of from to 10 per
cent, are all being paid in gold, and at
other important points the excess OF
gold has been nearly or quite as large.
The receipts yesterday exceeded the
expenditures by $1,460,66S. and for the
month the excess amounts to nearly
81 50O,0 900. Since the first cf July,
however, a deficit is shown OF $4,036,-
658. The total receipts fer the month
are $49, ,97S,173 of which $20,546, ,697
came from customs. 24,237.OS9 from
internal revenue, and $5,194,436 from
sources The expendi-
lures amount to S45, sis, 900, of which
S14, ,9S1, 900 was charged to the war de
partment, $4,59S, 900 to the navy, s13,-
l30, 900 to pensions, and the remainder
10 civil and miscellaneous, interest and
Indian accounts. For August last
year the payments to- the war depart
nent amounted to $24.015, ,934-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
Dregfus Case has Already
Reached a Crisis
AND FRANCE IS BREATHLESS
If fhe Emperor OF Germany Allows
Schwarzkoppen to Testify, the
Prisoner Will Be AcquifFcd-If
Not, His Condemnation Is AS
Sured-H Delay of many DAYS
Ray Intervene.

Rennes, Sept 6.-The salvation of
Dreyfus hangs on a word from En-
peror William. This is the general
opinion here tonight If the kaiser
consents to allow Col. Schwarzkoppen,
the German military attache at Paris
in 1894, to testify before the court
martial or to send a deposition, or,
what is considered still more prob
able, to allow his deposition to be ac-
companied by the actual documents
mentioned in the bordereau, Then
Dreyfus is saved. If the emperor,
however, decides that it is not in the
interests of Germany for Col. Schwarz-
koppen to intervene, then Dreyfus'
case is hopeless and his condemnation
is certain
Tonight the eyes cf France are look
ing across the frontier to Stuttgart
where the kaiser is staying, and
anxiously awaiting his decision. He is
in the position CT a spectator of u
gladiatorial combat in the Coliseum in
ancient Rome with Dreyfus lying at
the feet of his antagonist and watch
ing whether the emperor points his
thumb up or down.
At late Eour this evening he had
given no sign either way and French
men are awaiting with breathless in
terest the indication of his will. To
all intents and purposes Emperor Will
liam stands today the arbitrator of the
internal peace OF France, for every
one anticipates thai King Humbert
will follow his lead. The probable ex-
planation of the delay is that EN-
peror William has gone to Wurtem-
burg from Alsace-Lorraine, and King
Humbert is at Turin. Communication
between the two monarchs is, there
fore, somewhat complicated and, as
they will undoubtedly agree upon
identical measures in replying to NJ
Labori's appeal, it is possible that
several days will elapse before their
decision is known.
The opinion generally held there is
that Emperor William and Humbert
will allow Col. Schwarzkoppen and
Col. Panizzardi to be examined by an
interrogatory commission and their
dispositions to be sent to Rennes with
supplementary evidence from the Or
iginals of Esterhazy's reasonable
communications.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
A GOLF CONTEST.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 6-The contest
for the open and amateur golf cham
pionship Of the Western Golf associa-
tion opened auspiciously today on the
links of the Glenview Golf club. The
contestants include many of ti.e crack
amateur golfers of the west and some
record-breaking playing is expected.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
ONLY SIGNS OF WAR.

London, Sept 6.-The Morning News
sheds no new light on the Transvaal
crisis. The signs which the English
are accustomed to see just previous to
war continue, and from these any num-
Der of sensational deductions may be
drawn.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The state de-
partment has been informed that a
revolution has broken out in Venezue-
la. No particulars are given.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
COL. BRYAN'S CAMPAIGN.

San Francisco, Sept. 6.-William
Jennings Bryan arrived here tonight
He addressed a large audience a.
Woodward's pavilion on the issues Of
the next campaign and was well re-
ceiVed. He leaves for Sacramento to-
morrow.
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nent organization the present meeting
will occupy its time in describing and
discussing the recent work done at the
different large observatories.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
HOT IN KANSAS CITY.

Kansas City, Sept. 6.-The thermom-
eter today registers SO. No prostra-
tions have been reported.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
BASE BALL.

Where Games Were Won and Lost
Yesterday.
AT New York-New York, 4; Brook
lyn, 6.
At Chfcago-Chicago 4 Pfttsburg, 5.
At BoSton-Boston, 8; Baltimore, D..
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
NATIONAL ENCAMpr1ENT
The G. A. r. Will Meet at Chicago
Next Year.

Philadelphia, Sept. 6.-Every seat in
the grand opera house was occupied at
10 o'clock this morning when Acting
Chief w. C. Johnson
called to order the thirty-third annual
national encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic. The interior of
the theater was bright with regimental
flags and other decorations and the
stage, upon which were seated the ma
tional officers and distinguished guests,
was mass of palms and other floral
decorations. After prayer by Chap
lain-in-Chief Daniel Lucas, there were
addresses of welcome by Governor
Stone, Mayor Ashbridge and others,
with suitable responses by prominent
members of the organization. Colonel
Johnson delivered his annual address,
which was listened to with close at
tention by the great audience. The
address was followed by, the annual re-
ports Of Adjutant General Thomas ].
Stewart, Inspector General Alonzo
Williams, and other national officers
and special aids in charge CT the va
rious branches of Grand Army work
The report of the quartermaster gen
eral showed a balance of several thou
sand dollars in the treasury and tha
reports of the other officers were of an
equally gratifying nature The Nation
al Association of Naval Veterans, The
Wcman's Relief corps, and other aff1il-
lated bodies also began their annua!
meetings today
1t is expected that Col Will
liam c. johnson, of Cincinnati.
acting commander-in-chief will be
elected to fill the unexpired
term of two days. He will be
given the title of past ccmmander-in-
chief. The contest for commandershfp
is between Colonel Albert D. Shaw, of
New York, and Judge Leo Resscur, of
Missouri.
The encampment selected Chicago
as the next place of meeting.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1899-09-07
NAVAL VETERANS SPLIT

Philadelphia, Sept 6.-There were
lively times at today's session of the
fourteenth annual convention of the
national association of naval veterans.
A resolution providing for admission
Of participants in the Spanish war to
membership in the association started
a rumpus, and the result was that
there is now split in the organizs-
tion. The vote on the resolution was
overwhelming against admitting men
Of the late war When the result was
announced the delegates from New
York and the delegates from the Ad-
miral Boggs' association of Newark, N.
j., walked out in a body.
1t is the intention to start an opposi-
tion association, to be known as the
United States Veteran Navy, and the
headquarters will probably be New
York city. The bolters claim they
will get nearly two hundred members
from the Naval Veterans association.
and will admit to membership all
those in the navy during the Spanish
American war.
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Continued on Eighth Page.l
The times., 1899-11-01
Ware & LeInnd,s Letter.

LReported daily to Ferry d Wood, Brokers,
1885 Street; upstairs.l
CHICAGO H., Oct. 31-Wheat at Liver
pool closed S-S higher; London, 3-8 higher
Northwest cars. 900, against ], ,725 last year.
Receipts at Chicago moderate, 156 cars.
Primary receipts, 1,284, 600 bushels, against
1,S5O,00O last year. Export cIearances for
the day, 36S, coo, wheat and flour. Esti-
mate receipts for tomorrow at 100 cars.
The wheat market here today was a polit-
ical affair, the higher cables and lower
consols rejecting the war situation abroad,
which was disquieting OF course, this
gives opportunities for new complications.
Bradstreet only showed 1190, 900 increase
for the week, against about 5000 900 bushels
last year. The discrepancy between primary
receipts now and last year continues very
marked. The fluctuations were narrow and
the interest centred principally in calls.
Sellers of them and some shorts were the
best buyers. The situation is rather
mixed, and without strength from abroad
there viii probably be a draggy market.
OF course, anything bullish from the other
side would be quickly responded to.
The times., 1899-11-01

NEW YORK oct al-This mornings
news showed that tHa aHrreaeasouz enter
tained yesterday iu regard ta tlt position
a Ao British forces Iu soura Africa had
been Wen grounded The losses suffered
at the engagement 1aar E-1ramlth caused
severe depression ln sI divisions e- tEa
LeaaaH market. Foreign houses sall
stocks steadily la1e throughout tHa ua-n-
lrE their aee-.-r. .-.r...r SONS a-1-r.
to about gl.0 shares THs Ia.al uaEse.
opened aa1.r lla uaaH.-ia rGr.--..
ana speculative gr-Ll.l .-a-.s
shaken o. taa FraI.aa..
ara.s arrH u tHa u
would ta r...ast
ably eHl-HlH taa er.ar-G ar Jess .E l.r
1he remainder .HH r. tF -E ~
r1e combined Influence r..--
F.a-ce. sa. .r.at- f-.-.. showed r1.t--.I
reee.sI.a- fr @
day Trading ..a a4
was N4 GHl.e. I.r.a-H-. ll-
market E e.r.EEs .a-.e worthy Dt
note however tt.r tha losses made ll tae
standard ISSUES 81 thU opening HL ul='r.ss
were uo. materially extended during lra
the market stubborn I.rlale could De-
detected throughout as matter ~ fact
ID old ElE app lr than tle several matters
which produced the lower range ~ prices
CT the opening had induced auy consider
able general liquidation The dealings ap-
pearld 10 be chiefly for professional aC-
count and the Indications te this effect
were more or less confirmed iu the SHARP
rallies that occasionally appeared il va
rious quarters Of the market.
During the greater part OF the day money
on call commanded from twice 10 three
times the legal rate Of interest but II
was the general impression that these con-
diIi0ns would not outlast the current week
and that subsequently the money market
would more clearly reflect the position Of
the banks as 81 was disclosed in Saturdays
statement The sharpest recoveries that
took place Ia the market were in Federal
Steel. National Steel, and American Steel
and Wire but the movement in all these
instances seemed to result from aggres-
sive professional operations against the
extended short account Throughout the
day Southern Railway preferred. Missouri
Pacific, and the other middle class stocks,
reflected q comparative degree OF firm
less There was little gossip or news OF
81 authentic character bearing upon par
ticular stocks. The pressure upon Man
haitian was commonly accounted for by the
possibility that The court viii reduce the
bond 10 be required OF the contractors
bidding for the construction Of the under
ground road, and this may also have been
effective in the decline in Metropolitan
Street Railway.
The times., 1899-11-01
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat Ruled steady, With No Fur
thor HnIIN In Sight.

ther Rally ia Sight.
CHICAGO. Oct. 31-Under the influence
Of higher Liverpool cables, which We're up
l-2d, wheat ruled syeadier than yesterday
at slightly better prices. There was little
long wheat for sale and shorts were dis
posed to cover. Paris and Antwerp were
about 1-2c lower Primary receipts were
600 000 bushels under last year. CIearances
were 375, 600 bushels. Bradstreets s reported
10000 bushels increase in the worlds
visible Last year ii was 6,262, 600 bushels
increase.
There was a drop in corn early. because
Liverpool spot prices were of Bid The
close showed the early loss recovered, with
last prices I-S41-4d over Monday. The ef
feet of the advance rate which goes into
effect tomorrow seemed TO be TO get corn
started East today. Aside from this anx-
iety TO profit by the rail rate the demand
was poor. Receipts were light, 453 cars,
with 240 for tomorrow. Clearances today
exceed LOO, Geo bushels, and in two days
the seaboard has shipped an even 100000
bushels. OF course corn as well as wheat
viii feel the war nervousness.
The demand for spot oats advanced the
October to the December price. Receipts
were light, 2S3 cars with 1870 for tomorrow.
Clearances were 10000 bushels. The con-
tract stock, $4,000 bushels showed a de-
crease for she week of 10000 bushels. Ship
pers rather expect some pause in the de-
mand after tomorrow and until the sea-
board accommodates itself to the new rates.
Provisions were easy, particularly lard
and ribs, on liberal offerings from packers,
both closing at a moderate decline. Pork
was errauc with the demand mainly to
cover January shorts. Hog receipts we're
large, and this and only moderate cash
demand for meats and poor cash demand
for lard were the bearish influences.
The times., 1899-11-01

BY virtue of a deed Of trust, recorded in Liber
No 1889, at folio 3z5 ct seq, one of the land
records of the District of Columbia, and at the
request of a party thereby secured, we will offer
for sale, at public auction, in front Of the prem
ises on THURSDAY, : the 9Th day of November
A D., 1899 at go p. M, all that certain real
estate, in the County-of Washington. District Of
Columbia, known as lots numbered four (4), FIVE
(5). and six %, in block numbered twenty-one
cd, Of F. J. Stellwagen and William z. Ed
monstoH's subdivision of Mount Pleasant and Port
Royal, known addition to Ie Droit Park
as said subdivision is recorded in County Book g.
page 55. in the Office of the Surveyor OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia
Terms Of sale one-third Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash and the balance in two equal
installnents at six and twelve months, for which
the notes OF the purchaser, bearing interest from
the day Of sale, viii be taken, and q lien re-
taned upon the premises sold; or all cash at the
option of the purchaser A deposit Of 500 will be
required each lot at the time OF sale. All con-
veyancing shall be at the expense OF the pur-
chaser. sale to be closed within ten days, other
wise resale at the risk and cost Of defaulting
purchaser.
J. D. COUGHLAN, Trustee.
JOHN L. WEAVER, Trustee.
oc9O-1Ot cTn-exS
The times., 1899-11-01
A BICYCLE TIRE TRUST.
Manufacturing Plants East an
MCst TO Re Combined.


Manufacturing Plants East and
West TO BE Combined.
NEW YORK, Oct 31-It was announced
in Wall Street that the Rubber Goods Man
ufacturing Company has secured control of
the leading bicycle tire manufactures of
the country. The preliminaries of an
agreement We're stated to have been ar
ranged whereby the cozssany viii acquire
the Hartford Rubber Works plant 1t Will
thus conduct one large tire plant in the
West, Morgan & Wright, Of Chicago, man
ufacturing double tube tires. and one in
the East, the Hartford Rubber Works
manufacturing single tube tires
The Rubber Goods Company viii also
acquire at once the American Dunlop Tire
Company which has been purchased for
its account, as well as the Mechanical
Fabric Company, OF Providence. If the ne
gctiatons with the American Bicycle Com
pany are concluded this will add TO the
Rubber Goods Company's properties the
Hartford Rubber Works Company, the
Indianapolis Rubber Company, the Peoria
Rubber Company, and the rubber business
of the Indiana Cycle Company. 1t is un-
derstood that arrangements were made some
time ago for the purchase Of the Ameri-
can Dunlop Tire Company.
How much additional stock will have to
be issued to take over the various plants
has not yet been stated. 1t is also re-
with the bicycle trust, looking to the Rub
Der Goods Manufacturing Company fur
nishing it with tires.
The times., 1899-11-01
STEEL PLANTS PURCHASED.
4 Syndicate to Control Manufacture
in Duluth and vicinity.

DULUTH, MINI, Oct 3L-John E.
SearIes, of New York, has closed the con-
tract for the purchase of the Bessemer
steel plant at West Superior, the Ironton
steel plant, and the big car works in this
city. The cost. including putting the plants
in shape to operate, will be 50, 600 600. Rail
road cars, structural and bridge iron, and
all kinds of angle and merchant iron gener-
ally, together with wire, Will be manu-
factured in the plants
The works will use 500 tons Of iron every
day and the entire product OF the Duluth
blast furnace recently opened amounting to
The times., 1899-11-01

Atchison preferred is the favorite Of the
granger group for several reasons. The
management of the company is cutting
down operating expenses handsomely, its
gross business is increasing with leaps and
bounds and probably viii continue to do
so for some time to come, and substantial
dividends seem to be certain in the near
future Despite this the present price of
the preferred stock is low.
The times., 1899-11-01
THE TIMES WASHINGTON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i, 1899

geo tons day hasr ALREADY been contracted
for The plant at Superior VIII be operated
as Bessemer plant.- In the latter plant
more than a quarter Of a million dollars is
to be spent in putting in new open-hearth
furnaces. They viii employ $500 men, Mr..
Searles has selected as manager Of the
plants Horace W. Lash, Of Cleveland, who
was manager of the Minneapolis Rolling
Mill before it VS. absorbed by the Republic
Iron and Steel Company.
The times., 1899-11-01
New York COTTON MarIset.
GALL LOANS THIRTY PER CENT.
Unusual FURRY in Money Rates in
Wall Street.


NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-Money on call on
the New York Stock Exchange ruled today
at 20 per cent, with many loans at 25 per
cent. The highest rate was 80 per cent, in
the morning. In the afternoon a fair
amount Of business was done at 10 to Is
per cent. The last loan was at 6 per cent.
An officer OF one of the most prominent
downtown banks said that he looked upon
the stringency in money as a natural re-
flection of the commercial prosperity of the
country and enormous requirements Of
business enterprises.
FIurries in the rates we're likely 10 oc-
cur every now and then for some time TO
come, as money was going to be in tTe-
mendous demand. AS yet the return move
ment Of money to this city from the in
terror of the country has not begun, and,
in fact, money is still moving away from
this centre to some extent.