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Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
AN EGYPrOLOGisr's MISSION.

New York Aug. 10.-Among the passengers for Europe today was Dr. J. H. Breasted, professor of Egyptol- ogy in the university of Chicago, who goes to Berlin to assist the interna- tional committee appointed to prepare a new Egyptian lexicon. Dr. Breasted has been asked to devote one year to assisting in the compilation of the book which is being prepared under the patronage of the German emperor, who has donated a large sum of money for the purpose. It is expected that ten years will be required to complete the lexicon. Dr. Breasted's year abroad will be spent partly a.. Berlin and partly in Egypt.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
ROOT WILL NOT SAY.

Washington, Aug. 10.-Major Gen eral Miles had a conference of more than half an hour with the secretary elf war today. Secretary Root said the conference was devoted to military matters, but would not speak definite Iy as to .he character. When it was suggested -tbeEe- were FHmOrs that he was consulting General Miles with ref erence to a change of commanders in the Philippines, he said he had noth- ing to say on the subject.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
WISHED TO ABDICATE
Report That II DeICasSe Went 10 St. Petersburg fc OiSsuade Ihe Czar.

London, Aug. 1O.-M. de Blowitz the Paris correspondent of the Times gives an extraordinary explanation of the visit of NJ. DeIcasse. French min ister Of foreign affairs, to Russia. He asserts that it was decided upon quite suddenly for a reason which admitted no delay" and then gives the story. which, h. says, has has from "a source 10 which I am bound to attach inn portance.' This is the explanation Emperor Nicholas is disappointed and tired of the throne. The ab- se1ce of an heir excites his supersti- rous f eiinGs; and he connects him. self with Russian legend, according 10 which an heirIess czar is to be sue ceeded by a czar Michael, predestined to occupy COnstantinople.
 'The death of the czarowitz, and the failure of the conference at The Hague led him to decide to abdicate on the occasion of his coming visit to Darmstadt. On this becoming known in Paris M. DeIcasse was sent in hot haste to dissuade him from carrying out th.s intention-'
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
A NEW INDUSTRY
Coke fO be Manufactured from Low
 Grade Illinois and Iowa Goal.

| Chicago. Aug. 10.-For the frs time since the development of tile coal mining industry in the states of the middle west coke is about to be 1nanu- factured on q large scale from low grade Illinois and Iowa coal and of 2 quality good enough to make it usabIe by the big steel mills. Levi T. Letter is about to launch this new industry. and expects to reap large profits. as well as help immeasurably the iron and steel industry in the west by fur nishing the mills with coke. Levi z. Letter is president anu .Io5pen Letter. vice president of the new Universal Fuel company, just Incorporated III New Jersey with S1.OOO00O capital. which will conroI the coke industry and which has begun operations At Thirty ard Iron streets. close to the southern bIanch of the Chicago riVer, fonr large coke ovens of the bee hive" design familiar to Fennsyl- vania and West Virginia are almost completed, and will begin operations in q few weeks. These ovens differ from those generally i'll use in one respect, however. Instead of depend ing on direct combustion, AIr. Letters ovens, which are made 10 turn a low grade coal, are fitted with a new inven- ton in the shape of blowpipe appara- tus which will make it possible to coke" all of the poorest grades where coking always has been considered i'm possible. These four ovens. which will bs the beginning of the plant of the parent company, are to be used only for testing the various grades of coal sent in from mines ill the western states
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
PAY FOR DIRECTORY's USE.
City Druggist Establishes an Inno-
 vation Worthy of Note.

New York. Aug. 1O-The old. old right of free-born Americans, that of using on sight the druggist directory. is ill danger. it appears. In q Sixth av- enue drug shop there has been placed an iron stand. This holds up m oak en box. and inside only to be reached through the dropping of q penny through q slot, is the directory. The entry of q coin releases | spring, the lid may be lifted.and the book consult td. There is however. no time limit. This particular druggist says the plan will be adopted by many other drug giStS
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
MADE THEM HODGES
How a CenfrdE American Re- VOlutiOn Was FOreStolLed.
The Alleged Leaders Amoad she Host Influential and Wealthy Residents Arrested and Sci fo Work on City Chain Cana.

San Francisco Aug. 10.-Private ad- vices received here from Salvador are to the effect that Dr. Rosa Pacas, Dr. Interiano, Senor Mega and other prominent residents Of Santa Ana, had not only been arrested, but were now suffering the greatest humiliation by being placed with common faIons on the chain gang of the city of San Salvador. According to information received here, President RageIado was advised that another uprising was about to be undertaken An investiga- ton revealed the fact that involved in the pie. were some of the wealth.est men of the country, among them those mentioned above. The military au- thcrities promptly formulated charges against suspects, who were accused Of having entered into a conspiracy to poison soldiers occupying the quartet CT barracks in the city of San SaIva- e<sas Although the accused protested innocence they were arrested and taken to San Salvador, where they have since been prisoners.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
THE MISSOURI CRUSADE
Prosecution of Inc War on inc
 Insurance Companies.

Jefferson City, Mo. Aug. 1O.-Attor- Fey General Crow is determined to punish every insurance company con- posing the Social Underwriters Club Of St Joseph. Yesterday he instituted proceedings in the Supreme Court for q writ of custer against % of these companies doing business in Missouri for violation of the state antitrust law. Among the companies proceeded against are the following:
 Broadway Insurance Co, Colonial Assurance, Continental Insurance Eagle Fire Eastern Insurance. Farra- gut Fire, Greenwich Insurance. Ger. mania Fire Insurance Go, Globe Fire Insurance Co. of the State of New York, Pacific Underwriters. American L!oyds and United States Fire. all of New York City; six Philadelphia com parfes. three of Baltimore three of Newark. two of Boston three of Buffa- To and three of Pittsburg, as well as several others.
 The writ of custer to anDul the char ter of these companies is asked for on the same grounds that the Attorney General recently got judgment in the Supreme Court for 5000 against each of the 73 companies for violation of the antitrust law by organizing. and Op- eratir.g the Social Underwriters Club in St Joseph, Mo.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11

damaged, that Guadalupe has suffered slightly and that AIontserrat and An gigua have suffered severely. Many of the inhabitants are homeless. Cul tivation is destroyed and plantations are wrecked. The Virgin islands, par ticularly Tortula and St. CroiX were the worst sufferers. They report many fatalities and distress among survivors. beside property losses.
 Santiago de Chile. via Galveston, Tex. Aug. 1O.-Tremendous storms prevail throughout the country.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
THE NEW SECRETARY
A Strong Hand Is df inc Head
 of inc War Department.
Secretary RGOt Has Already Become Familiar Wiih fhe Needs Of inc Philippines Campaign Furnishes q by Reports of Bureau Chiefs.

Washington. Aug. lO.-In the short i time that Elihu Root has been at the i head of the war department he has al- ready given abundant evidence that a strong hand has taken the helm. The illusions that were cres.5ed by the stress which was laid on President Me Kinley's desire to have a lawyer in AL gers place have been quickly dissi- pated. The impression which was created by the constant reiteration of that phrase was that the new secra- tary would be merely an American edition of the colonial minister.
 Talk is everywhere heard to the eff feet that the office of secretary for the colonies will soon have to be es- tablished and is needed now. In its absence the duties which would fail to such an office largely davolve upon the secretary of war. In addition .o the management Of the military situation. In this state Of public opinion the ap- po.ntment of a lawyer as such. and
 
 belief that until the separation of the colonial from the military administra- ton should be made by act of con- gress, the secretary cs war would act piLncipally as colonial secretary. leav- ing the military end of the depart ment to be looked cut for by some ether officer, presumably General Miles or General Corbin, according to the new secretary's prejudices in favor of one or the other of these off cers- But, although MT Root has ben in office so short a time, and is so close mouthed about his policy. it is evident that he is to be secretary Of war in every sense of the word. It may be that he intends to concern himself chiefly with the duty Of forming a gov ernment for our new possessions. but he dces not intend to push the mill tary pans of the secretary's duties off cn the shoulders of others.
 Mir Root has been in conference with all the bureau chiefs. securing from each information concerning the condition Cif their departments, and particularly about their ability to deal with 9 larger army. He has directed them to give him a statement Of the condition of things in the army now in the Philippines, and that which is pre- pairing to go there. He has ,-aken steps to find out exactly how much food and clothing there is for the army, how much ammunition the troops have and are likely to require and the full extent of the medical sup plies needed and on hand. He has in quired into the subject of transporta- dion, studying not only the methods. but all the resources which can be called upon. He has directed shat statements be prepared on the sub ject of the health of the soldiers and the way to take care of it.
 It is evident from the new secre- tary's activity in these respecos that whatever may be regarded as the principal duty he is required to per form, he himself takes the manage ment of the Philippines campaign to be not only an important part Of his work, but the first du'ty with which he must concern himself.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
BASE BALL.

At Washington-Wash 1: Chicago, ,.
 At Philadelphia-Philadelphia, 3; Pittsburg, 9.
 At New York-Cincinnati-Brooklyn game postponed on account of wet grounds.
 At New York-News Louisville game postponed on account of wet grounds.
 At Boston-Cleveland-B Boston game postponed.
 At Baltimore Baltimore, '; St. Louis, 1.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
AN UNOFFICIAL REPORT.

Des Noines, la. Aug 10.-The Des Aioines News has received the follow ing cabIegram from Col. J. c. Loper, commanding the Fifty-first regiment in reference to Wednesdays battle: The Fifthy-frst Iowa saw some of the hardest fighting i; has encountered during the present campaign. Our forces advanced several miles from San Fernando, wading through deep mud and fighting almost constar5ly, the Filipinos retiring in considerable confusion. but maintaining a steady fire The engagement was general six thousand of the enemy being en- gagged American loss was severe, six Killed and about twenty-five wounded"
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
GOLD FROM THE NORTH.

Seattle, Wash, Aug 1O-The steam CT Queen arrived from Alaska today. She had 100 miners from Dawson and Atlin aboard. The amount of gold dust they carried is estimated at $150,0O0.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
THE DREYfUS CASE
The Completion of inc Examination
 Of The DOSsIer Today.

Renres. Aug. 1O-The members of the Dreyfus court martial today took the testimony of Mme Chanoine and PaleoIogue. The former was examin- cd from G:3O to 9:30 and the latter was on the stand from 9:30 to 11:45 q. m., when the court adjourned until tomor- TOW when it will conclude the examin- atfon of the secret dossler.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
LUMBER MEN STRIKE.

Rice Lake, Wis, Aug. 10-TwO hun dred employees of the Rice Lake Lum- Der Company struck today for q ten hour day instead of eleven.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
THEIR SOLDERING DONE.

Portland, Ore. Aug. 10.-The Second Oregon volunteers returned home to- day and after q parade through the streets. the co,ors were turned over to Governor Geer and the regiment dis handed
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
BRITISH TRANSPORTS READY.

London, Aug 1O.-The St James Gazette says all the shipping compa- nies under charter to the British Ad miraIty for transport purposes have been notified to hold all transports in reserve for the immediate dispatch Of troops.
Arizona republican., 1899-08-11
SHELTER STRIKE CONTINUES

Denver, Aug. 1O.-The Denver smelt- CTS union has voted to continue the strike until the American Smelling and Refining company shall agree to pay the wages awarded by the staIe board of arbitration.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26

tary Of the senate. or any other clerkship In
the legislature. be secretary OF stats OF chief
clerk to the comptroller lust as well as a
uian who agrees WITH Bryan and Bailey OF
Hcgg aud Chilton?" IL the principle OF plrt,
patronage be correct one. why not apply
Il to the small cas- well as the large posi-
lions! The Post does not care snap who are
made notarics in Galveston. but suggests tlat
there may be special reasons and noliusal
conditions which provoked the raising Of this
question. Galveston democrat IS thus
quoted by the Tribune.
Inc democrats who arc responsible for the
aNtv toh taken by the county executive com,
,n,tsse 10 prescribing that notaries public
iinuSt DC OF the true faith are thoroughly en-
l0yins the big row they have stirred up
lhe more protests that are made the han
Wer they VIII he. Is lending democrat who
Is not a member OF the executive committee
pul WHO agrees with the action taken by that
o'uy, sad 10 Tribune reports today: Prom
q party STANDPOINT we have nothing 10 lose
s nsreuse tne men who are making ali THIS
iuss never voted with us any Way II looks
IKE a piece OF small work to begin this hght
VIII the nothriss public, but still that is a
revenue Yielding position and comes straight
lIoh tue fountain head of democracy IL the
stare. democrats who have bsen loyal and
stpported all the nominees OF the party have
stoed the jibes aud boasts OF the Hawley-
.white mans burden The party yoke was
neRlhhing to gall when II was seen that many
active supporters and workers for Hawley
rouln come IN and share the spoils at the
hands OF a democratic admin straton Some
thlhe MAD TO be done and the fight Is nov Ca
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26
THE POSTS CARTOONS.

Gainesville Messenger: The Houston Post
continues to graphically portray in car
toons the Mckinley administration. The
Post is true to democracy and the people.
Granger Times: The Houston Post, ono
OF the best papers published in this, the
United States, had very appropriate car
toon on the first page last Wednesday.
1t was powerful man, representing the
trusts, picking up small, weakly man by
the hair and one foot him the people,
with Hanna, Alger and Mckinley as spec
tators cheering their trust In the corner
lying on his side was the small dealer.
Taylor Journal Mondays Houston Post
has Mckinley and Hanna seated on an
elephant whose legs are drawn closely to-
gether with his probiscis held by his feet
and twisted into the shape OF an auger
while the people turn the elephant by pull.
ing at his tail, and thereby making the
anger. which is the trust auger of
monopilies and combines, penetrate the
United States. After a few years. another
picture will represent the people killing the
elephant,
Floresville Chronicle: The cartoon on
the first page of the Houston Post of March
To- headed The Champion OF the Admin
istration.' was one OF the best ever print
ed In that able paper. II emphasized what
Senator Chandler said a few DAYS ago about
the trusts crushing the men of small can
ital, 1t also made plain the position OF the
National administration In regard Ia
trusts. Mckinley was elected BY the trust
and is dominated by them. His confidential
adviser is at the head of trust and is
also senator. The cartoon is the best ar
gnment In the world. Some people don't
believe what they read In the papers and
couldn't understand an article about trusts
atter reading It, but the cartoonist makes
1t so plain that 'he who runs may read -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26
OUR COMMERCIAL ooNouBsr..


There Is one article OF American mann
facture that is forcing its wav into az
oehcr countries with the most astonishing
success and against all rivalry by thn
nome manufactures and the projudices OF
custom. That article is the American rail.
way locomotive
We we're told the other day tina, .hs
Russian government has made contract
with the Baldwin locomotive Works for
eighty nine engines for the Trans. Siberian
railway, all Of them 10 he delivered within
the next two years. Tho same COMPANY
has contracts TO furnish ten locomotives
Tor France. ten for. one railway In Eng.
land, hfteen for Egypt and twenty for
sweden-or lii in all II appears that in
1898 we exported sl2 locomotives. the
next year 3fs, last year $50. while this
latter number Is already exceeded in the
contracts for this year
Aside from the mere fact OF tho ran,d
growth of the export trade In this particu-
lar line, is the significant adoption Of
American progressive methods abroad as
Indicated in this marked preference for
~~ANe'iN"h AoNohIAlNtHs II lUQlc1toS a
triumph of American ideas in Europe--the
steady development of the revolution in
thought and customs which the new world
is melting In the old. Our best appliances
for progress can not be utilized in Europe
without causing something like the same
results socially and politically that have
been witnessed here. The more we feed
the world and furnish Il with American
Instruments for changing old Industrial
systems and for breaking down ancient
customs, the more will the leaven Of
Americanism work to the accomplishment
OF startling revolutions In old world
thought.
II we have manifest destiny" II is
undoubtedly along these lines rather than
through the conquests Of arms and the ac-
QUESTION OF new territory. The universal
adoption OF American ideas will be our
chief glory.
But while we see In this rapid distrlbu-
tion over Europe. Africa and Asia Of tho
American iron horse. . distinct Develop
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26
POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE.


Congressman Jerry Simpson is writ
ing a book on Washington life
Lord Salisbury has had a special BIZ
cycle built for his own use after de sign
submitted by himself
Since Senator Allison became a wild
over, over fifteen years ago, his wifes
mother has been the manager of his
household.
Representative Lands of Indiana has
had one of the hall windows of his house
at Delhi fitted with glass from the Maria
Teresa.
General Elwell Otis was at one time one
of the best amateur marksmen in the East,
and he is said still to retain much OF his
former skill in this line.
The table in the household of Russell
Sage is said to be one of the best furnish
cd in New York. both as to meals and the
manner in which they are served.
1t has been decided to place a memorial
statue of the late DR.. William Pepper OF
Philadelphia on the City Hall plaza. The
statue is to be of bronze and is to cost
not more than $4,000.
Drs, Creelman and Cunning have re-
signed from the Biblical literature depart
ment Of Yale University. Or. Creelman
will probably accept a professorshtp of
Hebrew in a Western college, and DR..
Cunning will study in Europe.
Ex- President Harrison will leave for
Paris on May H. and after arguing the
Venezuelan case before the beard OF ar
bitration will probably give some months
to travel through Europe and the Holy
Land in company with Mrs. Harrison.
Emperor William arrived at Kiel yes
terday and attended the ceremony of en-
rolling Prince Waldemar, the eldest son
of Prince Henry of Prussia, who was
born March 90, 1889, at Kiel, in the army
and navy, His majesty delivered an ad.
drars
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26

ment OF our commercial and industrial
conquest OF the old world, We should not
become blind to the fact that this prog
ress is being accomplished at an unjust
cost to the American people--that we are
discriminating against our home markets
and home development in favor OF the
foreigner. Everything entering into the
manufacture Of the American locomotive,
for example. is protected" enabling the
manufacturer to keep out competition at
home while successfully competing against
foreigners In their own markets by SELL
ing at low figures that must be "evened
up" by tho prices charged home purchas-
ers And the same is true throughout
the list of manufactured articles with
which we are invading and capturing and
revolutionizing the foreign industrial
world.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-26

platform must both be made solely with
regard to those States to which tue party
looks fer success at the polls. Why UNDER
take to shape campaign In accordance
with the wishes OF party managers IN
states where the democracy may not hope
to obtain a single electoral vote next year.
where local sentiment is against the de-
mocracy in overwhelming numbers? But,
considering the question from higher mo-
tives and upon higher ground, why deny
the faith. in the hope of sneaking into Of
aceg Why sacrifice self-respect and IN
woke the censure and condemnation OF
thoughtful men by playing the turncoat
so openly aud awkwardly that Office alone
would appear as the only object in view?
The men Of the West and South must
stand together In this hour of the party 8
need or 1t will surely be stabbed in the
hack