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New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
CZ4P AND KAISER MEET.
CONFERENCE OF THE RUSSIAN CZAR AND
GERMAN EMPEROR AT POTSDAM.

CONFERENCE OF THE RUSSIAN CZAR AND
GERMAN EMPEROR AT POTSDAM.
Potsdam. Nov. S-The Car and Czarina ar
rived here at II o'clock this morning and were
welcomed by the Emperor and Empress Of Ger
MANY at Wild Park station The most cordial
greetings we're exchanged. Their Majesties then
drove to the New Palace.
The station was gayly decorated Among
those present were Count Osten- -Sacken the
Russian Ambassador at Berlin. and Prince Won
Radolin. the German Ambassador at st. Peters
burg. company Of the Kaiser Alexander
Ree,ment with band and colors formed the
guard of honor
Immediately after the train stopped the En-
ncror and Empress of Germany advanced to the
immortal saloon carriage, from which the
Czarina alighted followed by the Car. Both
the Emnerors and the Expresses embraced and
Kissed each other repeatedly Emperor William
thon kissed the hand of the CZarna and the
Gar did the same to the Empress of Germany
Subsequently, the Kaiser heartily greeted Count
Nuraveff the Russian Minister OF Foreign
Affairs. with whom both the Emperor and En-
press conversed for some time. the Car in the
MEANWHILE greeting Prince Won Radon At
ter this the two Emperors passed down the line
Of the guard Of honor. while the band played
the Russian anthem. The troops then marched
past. and the Imperial party drove to the New
Palace amid the enthusiastic cheers or the
crowd which lined the route. The luncheon at
the palace was attended exclusively by the
members Of the Imperial families.
Emperor William and the Car this afternoon
took a walk in the park at Sans Souci. The
Car deposited a wreath in the mausoleum or
Emperor Frederick III. and then returned to the
Palace in a dogcart driven by Emperor William
There was a big banquet this evening and
those present included the Imperial party the
Princes the Court dignitaries. the members or
the Russian Embassy Prince Hohenohe. Dr.
Won Miouel Count Won Bulow and General Won
Gosser the Minister of War
At 6 o'clock Emperor William received Count
Nurayer in the presence OF Count Won buio",
,ba ,rdience lasting half an hour. The grand
h,,ouot was served at o'clock In the Jasper
Gallery Immediately preceding H. r-'"peiol
william personally handed the Grand cross OF
,.a Pod Eagle to Count Won Bulow
rheir Russian Majesties started for home from
UNA rorL station at o o'clock this evening. after
= cordial farewell. Emperor William and the
r,,nrsss ACCOMMODATING them as far as Char
lottenburg.
sorADRON TO WELCOME THE KAISER
Iondon. Nov S-The Special Service Squad
ron has been ordered TO assemble at Spithead
November II. where 1t Will be Joined by four
battleshps. The whole fleet II Is asserted. Is
Intended 10 Welcome Emperor William on his
porfe ~
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
Powers to indemnify the people for their great
OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN LONDON.

London, Nov. S.-The British Foreign ohce
to-day made a statement in regard 10 the
Samoan agreement similar to that issued IN ber-
lin showing that the United States gets Tutuiia
and other Samoan islands east Of the list de-
gree of longitude
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
NETWORK DAY AT THE PHILADELPHIA
EXPORT EXPOSITION

The ROYAL Blue Line announces that MONDAY.
November 49, has been designated as New-York
Dav AT the Philadelphia Exposition. and that fare
Of g. from New-York 10 Philadelphia and return. In
cludng admission to the Exposition. has been made
for this occasion Tickets being good 10 go on
anv train on November Is and for return on or be-
fore November % Stations In New-York. Central
Railroad Of NewJersey. Foot Liberty-st. and South
Ferry.-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
SECRET CLAUSES AS TO SOUTH AFRICA

London Nov. 9.-The Berlin correspondent OF
THE Daily Mail" says he has learned that the
Samoan agreement contains secret clauses re-
lating to South Africa. whereby the plans OF
Cecil Rhodes advanced a step toward reali-
Zation
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
Continued On fourth pnge.


THE MISSION OF avamnle the pas
Is ser1@s tSs dasS
asay dsy
s5 sf a. % d siTeft aas satss s "''si
a m. next aa'' nf proaress the personihcaton o'
,oiroad excellence-AoV|
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
rt1r MOVEMENT TOWARDS CHICAGO. ST.
''''' OTIS AND THE WEST

g., ,ccomplished with safety. dispatch and unusual
s,nfort by the through vcstibulc trains OF tho
t"nnsvlvania Railroad. Four track line. superb
f,cuities The route OF the celebrated 'Pennsyl-
vania Limited" leaving NewYork West 23d 81.
starionl 9:55 a m. daily, arrives Chicago a IN.
next day St Louis las p N. Every convenience
ima gina be.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09

&, BENSOLYPTUs TOOTH POWDER
20 very effective In removing all offensive door OIL
Tie breath. At all druggsts.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
LAKE SHORE LIMITED.

1-,or, dav leaves New-York 5:30 p. m. arrives
cinveiand next morning for breakfast and chicago
M 4:30 o. m. via New-York Central and Lake Shore.
-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09

ALE AS 1T SHOULD BE-EvANS':
Bright and sparkling-without sediment.-AovI
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09

SQUADRON TO WELCOME THE KAISER
London. Nov. S.-The Special Service Squad
ron has been ordered TO assemble at Spthead
November H. where IT Will be Joined by four
battleships The whole fleet. II is asserted. Is
Intended to welcome Emperor William on his
arrival at Portsmouth on November 10
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09

GOEBEL SAYS HE WILL BE lNAUGURATED.
Frankfort, KY. Nov. S.-Senator Goebel ar
rived here at o'clock tonight, and was met at
the train by a crowd Of enthusiastic followers.
From the balcony Of the Capital HOTEL where
his headquarters are. he made a speech. In which
he said
believe have been elected in fact. know
I have / see my friend General Taylor says
ne will assume the office of Governor. All
have to say Is If | have been elected. as l be-
lieve I will be inaugurated In spite Of the Louis.
Vile and Nashville Railroad and Bradley bay
OnetS.
Ex-senator Joseph Blackburn also spoke.
claiming Goebel's election by slender major"
ity and calling the people to see to 1t that hs
is seated.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09
TO TAKE THE CALL TO BALTIMORE.

William f. Dunning. for the deacons, and
Eugene Smith speaking for the trustees IN
dorsed the foregoing resolutions and urged that
the recommendations contained therein should
be adopted. Dr. Van Dyke also spoke in favor
OF the recommends lions. and referred 10 the ad-
mirabe personal qualities and high quallhca-
tions Of Or. Babcock. Thcrcupon Morris Is
Jesup moved the adoption Of the recommenda-
tions and resolutions Of the Session. which were
subsequently adopted without n dissenting vote.
The motion included peacefully worded eulogy
Of Dir. Van Dykes labors for the church. ana an
expression Of sorrow that he was soon 10 sever
his pastoral relations with the church
The committee appointed 10 place the cali
before Dr. Babcock comprises the following:
William d. Barbour, J. Cleveland cady, Adam
Campbell Hector NJ. IIitchngs. William warner
Hoppin Albert II. Ledoux. Alfred h. Mariins'
w. IA. H. Moore. Henry d. Noyes. Hamilton
Odell John +. Parsons. Theron g. Srtong VII
Aipin. Frank S. Hastings and Dr. Thomas r.
Satterthwaite.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-09

STATEMENTS BY GOEBEL AND TAYLOR
Louisville. KY. Nov. S.-"The Times has the
following statements from the two candidates:
Covington, KY, November =.
have advices enough from all over the State
to say that the Democratic State ticket is elected
by not less than 1000 and there will be a work.
ing Democratic majority in each branch OF the
General Assembly, WILLIAM GOEBEL.
Louisville, November 8.
The battle for the restoration of civil liberty In
Kentucky has been fought and won, notwith-
standing the Acknowledgement of twenty-five
thousand voters yesterday. / congratulate the
manhood Of the State and thank all those-irre-
spectiye OF party afiiliaton-who united TO bring
about this splendid result. The trust which has
been confded to me will be assumed and MAIN
tanned w. S. TAYLOR.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-04-14
Salaries Of Pr&sldenfs.

Very few persons would 3Pf
how small the salaries Of presidents -
republics are, when the e1or-o-'
sums crowned heads receive art 'as7-
into consideration. The ta
often thinks the $4,000 sala-s +. 81
president OF the United States
= . joke, and that he rec
times as much il reality, But ~,
foreigner NAV not know
French president. in a co4rt-t T
he wealthiest monarchs on-
receives only $4,000 a YES
president Of the little Andora
contents himself with a salarg ''
q year. and the president ot The =
republic must be satisfied VIZ 80
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-04-14
Rapid Firing Hotchkiss Gun.

The HotchkiSS gun is the extcn>i0,
of the principle of machine guns 10
cannon This arm is an American in
vcntion. but the principal factory for
making it is in France, and it was
adopted by many European govern
mentS before it was recognized in The
[ nitcd States. The original Hotch-
kiss was a big revolver with five
chambers, which, being turned SLOWLY
We're fired in succession, and could be
quickly reloaded by hand. The guns
ar" made Of various sizes. and throw
%proicctiles weighing. from one 10
lhir1y-two pounds. Twenty shots per
minute have been fired from Il Hotrh-
kiss revolving G-pOundcr.
\ rapid-firing field gun i made
under the Hotchki>> patents. with 4
carriag" that neutraliZCs the rccoll ~
means Of upper and lower frames AMI
springs, brakes on the wheels and m
anchor plate on the trail. so thai Il !
unnecessary to bring the piece hacA
INTO position after each discharge. \
novel type Of H~otchki>s gun for the
defence Of trenches. etc. has 4 diner
"nt twist in the firm. Of each barrel
50 that the area covered by ,%1ll-tr.
ana S%hrapnel fired from them WI
vary with each discharge. NeW @
vices for feeding this gun can Pc
worked with great rapidity, and ! :
possible to fire ninety shots 4 minEt"
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-04-14
plumes In a season, bat ina
bring half so much. 10 :.

bring half so much. 20 ~
Mr.. Pearson says that ostr:ob.
kept live to bs s~eventy-tiye yaa ; Hsl
and that it does not cost mnc5 81
them-not hall as much as IA4sa
keep a horse or COW. "@ .
Old Grover Cleveland i tbo
and finest bird on the farm Hes.'s
when erect. about eleven feet -
stockings, and his mate, Franc.
the finest female bird. IIer :
raised one brood and have IL lH'
another. The Prince OF Wale, az O
wife, Lilly Lanstry, are the nay,ts
Then comes Mark Hanna ana .ss'
and Mckinley and no wife. ia we
he killed her IN a lit Of passion a,5
not yet chosen another.
Then there are Teddy RoSeyel, =.
his wife, Cuba, aud their little
born child. Florida. Next are ADJ,
Scnley and wife, and next Mr., d
soa pointed out General Wheeler 50,
wife. why" said /, "GeusrJ
Wheeler hasn't any wife.
No, but he wants one all the ssns-
said he; and next came Bob Fl,z.m,
mons and wife-the meanest bird :.
the lot, said he, for he is an eycsn.ia-
to the rule and fights his wife and ers.r
thing else in sight.
Well, of course there was q very F..
pair which were called Dewey aud W.
and another pair called ~ayas,s A.,
wife.
This enough to give the Young ns,.
pie an idea about ~ostriches and I,
would have pleased them to see one 4,
these noble birds hitched to a beam,
tiful little buggy aud driven around
by Mr.. Pearson. Altogether, it wa.
revelation to me, aud ! enjoyed uy
visit. 1t seems to me to be a ys,y
simple business and onethat does ~,
require any more genius than raisln,
mules or cows or sheep. Jacksonyl.
is q beautiful town. 1t has grown jo,o
beauty within the las. few wears. Il.
cleanliness is a most attractive feature
Its beautiful wide streets paved With
vitrified brick. its handsome pubic
buildings erd private Iesrteuces. ii.
general air or comfort and hospitality
and its polite aud Wei hammered neo
pie, anu It's e~vor-reens ;ha, have ieiai
the hard winter. all make II a !ogeIv
place for the SICK or the Vel Is
*Clllers have gone, but the tourists as
vet here. | left home IN Il biz.
za~d and hurried down has
tut the chilly blast ben, ne nnl n,
JUS! passed over aud gone. Gnl Ars
III Atlanta Constitution.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
p-isconsin's 0hiciaI Paper.

Madison. Wis, March 2. - The as
senbly passed the bill to make The
Evening Wisconsin the official state pa
per almost unanimously. The commit
tee on railroads reported the anti-pass
resolution with two amendments. one
adding the forfeiture of office penalty
clause and other exempting members OF
the National Guard from the operations
of the law when on duty. The bill re-
latinS to the adoption OF children was
killed. The senate struck out the fran
chise part and adopted the resolution
providing that no franchise or other
privilege shall ever he granted for the
use Of any road improved by the state
or by its aid or If any part thereof came
Up for consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
AlIison's Public Building Move.

Washington, March 2. - Just before
the final vote was taken On the sUndry
civil appropriation bill Tuesday night
an amendment was voted in at the in
Etance of Allison. appropriating money
for work next year on all the public
buildings which have been authorized
by the present congress, the appropria-
tion for the year generally being one
half the total limit of cost. Following
are some OF the towns appropriated for
and the amounts: indianapolis. $500.
Geo: ElEin. His. $4,000: Joliet Ills. $50
600: Eau Claire, Wis. S5O.0C0; Mon
mouth, Ills. $50 900; Oskaloosa, Ia, S25,
O00; Creston, Ia, $4,000; Clinton, Ia.
$4,000: Streator. Ills. $4,000: James
Vile Wis. $25 900: F'reeport. Ills, s37,-
zoo; AIenominee. Mich. $25, coo; Dubuque,
Ia. $4,000. The amendment also au-
thoriZes the secretary of the treasury
to enter into contracts for the COM
pIetiun of the buildings within the limits
urOyideI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Death Results from Base Ball.

Kenosha, Wis. March John DCra-
hue, aged Il years, and one of the best
known young men of the city, died
Tuesday night under very peculiar cir
cumstances. Nearly every doctor in the
city was called in consultation on the
case and the cause Of his death is given
as congestion Of the brain. brought on
by some unusual excitement. Young
Dcuahue was in usual health On last
Saturday evening and went to witness
an indoor base bail contest. During the
game he became very excited and his
companions were unable 20 restrain him
in his enthusiasm. Finally he fell in an
unconscious condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02

Agents oftLe Packers Tell the Court What
They Know.

| Washington. March 2.-The court Of
! inquiry into the beef charges held long
session yesterday examining officers and
enlisted men and representatives OF
| western meat firms. but it is understood
! that this last was only to get their gen
er1l statement on the court record and
that their examination yesterday will
be followed by 4 much more detailed
examination into specific incidents con-
nected with meat furnished to Cuba and
Porto Rico curing the war. Major Jesse
Lee, who has attended the court for
some days, ii being generally under
stood that he was present in behalf Of
General Miles. appeared again, taking
notes and formulating questions. 1t was
understood a decision VIII be reached TO-
day as TO Major Lees standing before
the court.
Sergeant Hatcher. Ninth infantry.
was recalled and asked to identify an
old ana traVel-stIine1 wooden case of
canned roast beef which his regiment
rad received in Santiago and brought
home with them. He vas then excused.
Lieutenant Colonel Smith and Colonel
GallaSfvr were examined and told roth
ing of Importance. Major John Guthrie.
Of the Fifteenth infantry, said he had
eaten canned roast beef ansliked il.
Arthur Meeker. general manager for
way and at length the process Of pur-
chasing, Strengthening and packing
meats prepared by his firm. Meeker
said his house had been furnishing
dressed beeGto United States army posts
for seven or eight years past. During the
Spanish war they had furnished the
government about 100000 pounds.
What agent do you depend for the
preservation of dressed beef?"
Cold air" replied the witness; alb
solutcly nothing else"
Or. VIC. Rowden reported on the beef
experiment tried on the enlisted men
Tuesday. DR.. Bowden said that in pre-
pairing the various sorts of meat Tues
Cay one plate of stews was from canned
meat that had gone to Porto Rico ara
back, one was Of canned beef bought in
open market. third was of fresh Lsef
bought in the market here and boiled
thoroughly. while the fourth was Cf
fresh beef TarDoiled eight minutes ana
subsequently roasted half an hour. The
latter was the way in which the pack
ing houses said their canned roast beef
was prepared. Four other plates Of the
same variety of meat were served cold.
As 4 result of the test four of the en-
listed men picked out the Porto Rico
canned beef as what they had eaten in
Cuba. Two selected the canned meat
bought in open market. Two picked
out the fresh beef which had been sim
ply boiled. OF the cold meat, two picked
the Porto Rican canned canned beef.
four the canned meat bought in open
market. and Two the boiled beef. None
of them picked out the fresh beef boiled
and roasted according to the packing
house recipe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Couldn't Long Escape Lynching.

Little Rock. Ark. March morris
Christopher. negro who committed an
outrage on Il young white woman at
Hope Monday afternoon, and who mar
rowly escaped lynching at the hands OF
a mob q that place Monday night. was
taken out Of Jail Tuesday night ard
mobbed. What became of the negro or
what his fate, is not known. The Ga
zette report of the affair says that he
was taken from jail and punished as
he justly deserved"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
AIissonri,s Great Ind ustry Can Proceed.

Kansas City. March 2.-Disgusted
with the result Of the Jesse James trial
City Prosecutor Reed yesterday dis
missed all the train robbery cases On
the criminal court docket, and w. W.
Lowe, the self-confessed robber, and
Andy Ryan and Charles Polk left the
Jail free men. The dismissals include
John Kennedy. now in jail at Spring.
field. Mo, awaiting trial for second
train robbery; Cabel Stone. James
Flynn, George G. Bowlin and Evans.
alias Ryan, all of whom are under in
dictment by the grand jury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
THE INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
The Basis OF a Party Organized at the
Queen City.


Queen City.
Cincinnati. March 1.-The delegates to
} the Union Reform convention gathered
together yesterday and after organiza-
ton Of the convention a committee on
resolutions was appointed which later
reported az argument for the initiative
and referendum and closing as follows:
we therefore. TcstrViug to ourselve 5
the right TO leCislate for ourselves and
the right to our individual opinions on
all questions OF legislation. unite for the
Accomplishment ut OF that end, for the en-
franc hisement Of the American people
and the establishment Of government in
which the viii Of the poole shall be
supreme. And we invite ali persons who
believe in the principles of liberty ard
the Declaration of Independence tounite
in support Of the following: Direct leg
islation under the system known as the
initiative and referendum
The following permanent organization
was effected: Chairman, Il. $. Thomu-
son. Springfield. O.; secretary, Asa Tay-
Tor. Omaha, Neb.; assistant secretary.
T. J. Dounelly. Cincinnati. The commit
tee nominated Edward Evans. Of New
York, for permanent Cairman. but he
was engaged with the committee in
drafting = plan for the permanent or
ganization OF the :-c-.sy. over 81. eco
was raie~S On the floor Of the CCnyer-
siun for the national executive COM
mittsc. which was selected as follows:
Il :. Thompson and W. :. SeeIy. Ohio:
Edwarn Evans. New York: A. NJ Eich-
elbergcr, Maryland; ]. II. Dunlop In
diana: Sheridan Webster. Missouri: ].
q. Waite StuTges. Mich; F. \. Malice.
Pennsylvania: Asa Taylor Nebraska.
Two reports We're presented on plans
FOR the permanent organization of the
party ard they were discussed during
most of the afternoon. The majority
report was finally adopted. providing
for INDEPENDENT organizations in all
states and districts so as to protect the
party from fusion and maintain the
principles Of the initiative and refer
endum and the imperative mandate.
This report referred various plans for
clubs and local leagues To the execu-
tive committee The minority report
provided for corporation with the Peo-
ple's uaTty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Base Ball Magnates DO Little.

New York. March 2.-The representa-
tiVes Of the several base ball clubs which
make up the National League began the
annual schedule meeting Of the League
yesterday afternoon at the Fifth Ave-
nue. hotel. They accomplished very lit
tie. however. and after five hours DELHI
Grafton adjourned for the Cay.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Michigan ProiIbieionists.

Jackson. Mich. March 2.-The name
Of Frank 3. Clark. of Detroit. was the
only one presented to the state Pro
hibition convention yesterday for justice
OF the supreme court. He was nom
mated by reclamation. Professor F ;.
Goodrich, OF Albion. and Harvey Z.
Hatch. of Marquette. were nominated
for regents of the university. The reso-
buttons favor woman suffrage and the
initiative and referendum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Ambassador Choate at His Post.

London, March 1.-The United States
ambassador. Joseph II Choate, with
Mrs. Choate. members of the Unit
cd states embassy, and Addison c. Har-
ris. of Indiana, the new United States
amhassad dor toAustro- Hungary. arrived
here last evening from Southampton.
They were met AT Waterloo station by
the United States charge C'afTaires.
Henry White. and by other Americans
There was no Formally in the welcome
extended to Choate at the station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02

three in all, two being absent, met il
caucus at $50 last night TO ballot for
senator. According to an agreement II
will require fifty votes 10 nominate
The most that Haywood could get on
the ballots was thiTty-nine, the balance
being scattered At 'haIf-past one the
tveni,-fourth ballot showed no change,
and the caucus adjourned until this
e5ering
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Statne to Miss WiIIard.

Springfield. Ills. March 2.-Lieutenant
Governor Northcott, in the absence of
Governor Tanner, has signed the bill
authorizing an appropriation for a
statue Of Frances =. Willard to be
placed in the national statuary han at
Washington.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Girl Horribly Injured by FIRE.

GAINESVILLE, Wis. March Miss Mary
Murray. domestic is now lying at the
point of death. Tuesday evening she re-
tired, locking herself in her bed room.
Oil from q lighted lamp spilled over her
body and was ignited from the lamp.
Her face and body were horribly cooked
before the flames could be extinguished
by blankets. The house was not dam
aged. -----,--,-.--v.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Charged with Costly Rascalitv.

New York. March 2.-The grand jury
has indicted Samuel Philips and George
Hastings, of the advertising firm of
Hastings & Co. on the charge of oh
tanning advertising contracts under
false pretenses. The amount involved
is said to be more than S2O0, 600 and the
victims number hundreds and are in all
parts of the country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-03-02
Illinois Alien Law KepeaL.

Springfield, us, March 2.-The senate
yesterday sent the Allen law repeal bill
TO third reading and made il the spe-
ciaI order for today. \ resolution was
introduced to investigate the ice trust
in the house. A number Of bills were
introduced, but no measures of impor-
lance were passed.