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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
DISPATCH FROM AGoNCILLO.

London, Jan. 24.-The Filipino Junta here to-
day received a dispatch from Agoncio, Agui-
naldo's representative at Washington. declaring
that the prospects were improving though the
work difficult.
The absence Of direct news from Manila and
the receipt OF secret intelligence from Washing
ton are causing the gravest anxiety among the
Fuiplnos here. The arrests Of Filipinos by
Mator-General Otis. and the news that numbers
OF Filipinos have fed are regarded as most seri-
ous occurrences 1t is pointed out by the FIJI
ninos that this is exactly what happened IN 1870
under General Blanco. when the Fllpinos. on the
following day. attacked the Spaniards. and the
revolution broke out
The members Of the Filipino Junta In this
citv say they are so anxious 10 avert war that
they cabled TO Manila to-day urging the FIJI
nInos mot 10 start hosilities II there s the re-
hottest possibility OF avoiding trouble"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
FILIPINO FORCES ACTIVE.
NATIVES SAID TO BE FLOCKING TO
AGUINALDO.
SUPPLIES AND ARMS BEING sToRED-THE
TROOPS ESTIMATED AT THIRTY
TtJOT-SAND

Manila. Jan. 90 (via Hong Kong. Jan. "a
The Filipinos OF Caloocan and Gegalangin. mis-
taking salutes exchanged between British and
German warships on January Is. moved three
thousand To the front in order OF battle.
covering the adjacent country. but they did not
attack the American lines.
Reports from the interior indicate that Agui-
naldos authority is nov generally recognized.
Every available man is being recruited. and
arsenals are being established at san Fernan-
dino Union. Trinidad and other large towns.
The surrounding country is being levied on for
supplies, and the Filipino troops are living on
the fat Of the land, while the native villagers
are compelled to subsist on rice.
There is some friction between the Filipino
civil and military authorities, but they are
united on the question Of independence.
II is estimated that there fully thirty
thousand Filipinos under arms. and II is said
that there nearly fifty Maxim guns at
Maloos, some Of them having been recently ac-
quired
The Filipino military authorities are con-
vnced. they say. that the Americans will be un-
able to work effectively outside Of Manila in the
event Of hostilities and hence the natives feel
confidence in the future.
Many Of the Filipino officers complain OF al
legged discourteous treatment at the hands Of
Americans at Manila
The "1ndependencia" to-day issued supple
nent eontaining a dispatch purporting to come
from Maoos the seat Of the rebel government
1t comments upon the appointment Of the Com
mission. and says:
"The Filipinos naturally suspect this is a new
attempt to humbug them. Both Dewey and
Spencer Pratt promised us independence II the
Filipino Republic was stable. The Filipinos are
disillusioned. They believe the Commission Is a
ruse to gain time till they have accumulated
formidable forces. when America, abusing her
strength, will begin war to ratify her sover-
eighty"
The "Tndependencia" then alleges that all the
Commissioners are partsans Of colonial expan-
sion and incidentally asserts that the Arch
bishop also favors annexation. with the sole
object Of gaining the sympathes Of the win
ming side-which one IS immateral-in the inter-
ests Of the religious corporations"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
CHARACTERISTIC COMPLAINTS.

Hong Kong. Jan. 24.-The members Of the
Filipino Junta here have issued the following
statement:
THE purchase by the American authorities
at Hong Kong Of a number OF steam launches
for river work in the Philippine Islands is high
handed. unnecessary and vexatious.
"Domcihary visits throughout Manila are ex-
asperating the Filipinos. Their suspicious are
aroused by such actions The dispatch OF rein
torcements is incompatible with peace. and the
appointment Of q Commission is only a pretext
70 gain time. The American secret police Is
acting Extensively toward The F1lipinos al HONG
Kong, who are British subjects.
The Filipino Congress at Malolos has unani-
mously vetoed annexation"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
ENGINEERS MAKE DISCOTERT.

THE YrLor RIVER IcE-FREE THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR-RAuRoAD TO BE BUILT.
NM Oldendorn and TokaroH. who were supposed
20 have perlshed while exploring the polar coasts
have returned 10 Moscow They were sent out by
the managers Of the Moscow and Archange Rail-
way with view OF discovering a place for ex-
tended navigation. While exploring the coasts Of
Mezen Bay in the White Sea. about 80 miles
northeast Of Archangel. they found NOT only a
-. n,,.-e navigation Is open for more than four
go ., the wear but also discovered that the
snr of the Kuloi River into Mezen Bay Is ice-free
lliy, thenseves OF this fact 20 reach the folar
e Tbe railway company purposes extending its
line from Archangel 10 the mouth OF 'he hu0'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
-, IN PROTEST FROM MCNICF

reside. jan AT meeting Of the American
Goverr,,.-. 'o-1sy II was decided 10 send 70 the
anti.Clr,--- d. "ashngion a protest against the
Represe-,@... expressions used in the House Of
no sDir,o,,. .~' accompanied by declaration that
The ". @se'nsI America exists In Germany
indignation recently amonr The triotlc
pines D'htlhs that German doings in the Philip
lstons -sisely responsible for the delicate re-
and r,s, ''"eeh the United States and Germany.
nothing Of ,seo ~ 'Ae German Foreign once knew
az inyest!gsf,o A ~ Woulo be advisable 10 institute
renee u So WIN the view OF avoiding a rocur-
mat the ..s.islahes, announced on January q
here. II rov' si.eh protest would be sent from
regret thar says me protest will express "deep
should b. svI1s Ine creduity Of the American public
sational nres po!tee 70 such an extent by the sem
V@H' ol the United States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
FIERCE BATTLE NEAR la PAz.

pPrsrDFNT ALONZos TROOPS DEFEATED
MANY DEsERTIONs FROM HIS RANKS
Linn. Peru. Jan. "a. via Galveston Te1.-Ac-
oord,ne 70 advices received here from the De-
saeuadero District or Inter-Alpine Valley IN
Rolivia and Peru. under date Of January -
fierce battle took place on January Il at Curl
Raw. thirteen leagues from La Paz the nominal
canital of Bolivia. between the vanguard OF the
Federaltst troops. or insurgents, who now occupy
Ia Paz. and the vanguard Of the forces com
,nanded nv President Alonzo. with the result
that the latter were defeated, with the loss OF
colonel and forty-three men killed. Inc Hsui
gents also captured sixty prisoners. !. - auor &
Tbat assertions from the Presidents troops are
occurring daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
ANOTHER RECORD BROKEN.

The Clearing House added another broken record
n rs list yesterday. when II was found that the
total clearngs for the day OF the associated banks
aggregated s3472lsS34, these exchanges rejecting
the tremendous business OF Monday on the Stock
Exchange. The record which was broken yester-
day was established on January 4. when the clear
ances amounted 70 1915 236.l lS3 The average days
cIearings before the present boom in the stock
market began were less than $4,000 go. The bal
ances yesterday only $l2l56453 against SlIlo3-
82 on January 1 l. took only forty-tour minutes 20
make the exchanges yesterday at the Clearing
House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
THE ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.
SPEECH IN THE REICHsTAG ADVOCATING COM
B1NEp ASSISTANCE OF AMERICA Eng
LAND AND GERMANY

Rerln Ian. 24-The Minister OF the Interior
Count Observation-Disclosures IN the course of me
debate On the Home Office estimates IN the helcns-
tag to-day. said that Prince Hohenlohe me I'M
perial Chancellor was prepared 10 support '"e
proposed Antarctic exploration. II the eXpeoluon
intended 10 start IN 1901 decision on tne suuJoV'
must speedilv be taken in regard 10 granting iunds
froro the Imperial Treasury. It will take TWO
wears TO construct a ship az cost Of about Luz
i0G marks Count Posadowsky- WenneI ais9 9 eA.
dressed ne belief that Germany the lnlted ota es
and Great Britain should act conformity IN '"e
M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
RECOGNITION ASKED AGAIN.
AGONCILLO SENDS a THIRD CoMMUN1cA-
TOY TO sECKETARY Hay.

Washington Jan. "a. -Sefor Lopez. secretary
10 Agonciilo the representative here of Agul-
raldo. called at the State Department az
o'clock this afternoon and lodged with the chief
Clerk a communication which. according 10 the
common expectation marked the critical stage
in the Philippine question. This is the third at
tempt made BY the Filipino representatives 10
secure Official recognition from the United States
Government. Secretary Hay when the commu-
ncation was presented was attending meet
ing Of the Cabinet at the White House, so that
all Chief Clerk Michaels could do under the cir
cumstances was to receive the paper as he
would any other handed 70 him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
DISCUSSING FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

FRENCH DEPUTIES VOTE DOWN n MOTION RS-
GARpING INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
Paris Jan 24-The Chamber Of Deputies to-
day resumed the debate on foreign affairs Re-
ferring TO Newfoundland. the Minister OF For
eign Affairs. NJ Delcasse. said the French rights
mere were incontestable that no one questioned
them and that there was no reason TO suppose
that they would not be respected. The debate
was then closed.
The Chamber rejected a motion made by NJ.
valiant Socialist, representing the Second
Division Of the Seine. instructing the Government
70 propose the formation Of an international
orh,tratjon court. to take steps 10 transform the
Army from an offensive to a defensive force; to
rnd,,ce military expenditure and 10 open nego-
eu ionsing 10 international labor legisla-
tion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
ADVANCES IN WHEAT AND COTTON

Outside spectators devoted themselves yes
terday 10 cotton and wheat, rather than 10 the
stock market. Cotton held the advance II had
made on Monday and made further gains in
several Of the options. There was extensive and
lively trading in wheat Wall Street operators
and outside spectators buying largely Under
the stimulus of this added demand quotations
on wheat advanced sharply; and even in Chi
cago, where the feeling has been bearish. the
market became strong and active yesterday and
prices advanced. The May option closed here
at 77Il IL cents above Mondays last figures,
and the July made net gain Of Is, closing at
753.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
WOUNDED PRISONERS RELEASED.

WOUNDED PRlSONERS RELEASED.
HOPES THAT THE F1LIPINOs WILL SOON
RELEASE OTHER SPANISH CAPTIVEs.
Madrid, Jan. 24-The Minister Of War, Cen
eral Correa, received dispatch to-day from
General Rios, the Spanish commander in the
Philippines, announcing that all the sick and
manned civil and military prisoners were re-
leased by the Filipinos to-day The General
added that he hopes the remainder OF the pris
oners will be liberated shortly
The "Imparcar to-day, says:
"Au the intelligence from the Philippine Isl
ands shows that the Americans recognize their
inability 70 overcome the insurs sn's In the Isl
and OF Luzon and the Visayas. The Filipinos
understand that the Americans wish 70 tyran-
nze over them and use them as the spaniards
never did.
THE Americans intended 10 exercise their
rover merely at the important ports but they
are already convinced that such domination
would not be effective. They would be con-
stantly fighting the insurgents. and the latter
would soon put an end TO the Americans. the
Filipinos have on their side not only bullets.
but the climate and the enormous expenditure
the situation will entail on the Americans.
This explains the American Governments
desire first 10 get the Treaty of Paris voted, and
then TO open negotiations with the rebel chiefs
in order 10 see If Aguinaldo and his colleagues
will consent al least 10 accept an American pro-
tectOrate with self-gOvernment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
,rw-ronx AID FLoRIpA LIMITED.

F,n.. train in the world: Leaves New York daily
nna sunday via the Penna. r. r, southern
ehcePr p q and p AZ IL 80 a. IN. arrives 81.
AhyyenstIne AZ following day 22o p m: Exclusively
Soi'p po,n seening and observation cars. Two
Other fast trains 4;2o p. m. and l2:o5 a m PER
feet sleeping and dining car service service Ne"-iorh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
SAMOAN CoSFEREycE NOT PROPOSED
REPORTS OF MEETINGS AT BERLIN ARE INvEN-
TONS. SAYS Mr. WHITE

TONS. SAYS Mr. WHITE
london. Jan. 25-The Berlin correspondent OF
THE Times" dealing with the Samoan diff
Guilty. says:
NO proposal has yet been made for con-
ference as 10 Samoa. and have reason TO be-
leve that there is pause in the interchange Of
views"
The Standards" Berlin correspondent says;
Mr.. White Omitted States Ambassador in
forms me that the reports OF conferences be-
tween him. Sir Frank Lascees Ohe British
Anhassador) and Herr Won BuloW German
Foreign Secretary are mere newspaper in
ventions He seems annoyed at the continu-
ance OF the newspaper illusions 10 alleged
strained relations between Germany and the
United States"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
FRENCH RIGHTS IN NEWFoUYDLAND.
st,-,,r1 r-,,r,,r EXPECTED SOON on THE BASIS
OF COMPENSATION TO FISHERMEN.

rr---rr r-,rT-,-T ryPTCTr0 soon on THE HAsI5
OF CONFIRMATION TO FIsHERMEN
ro,6on Ian A-In well-informed quarters 1t Is
stated that peaceful solution OF the Newfoundland
question between France and Great Britain Is e1-
nected shortly Compensation 10 the French hsner-
men for the surrender OF their rights under the
Treaty OF Utrecht is said 10 be the basis OF agree
ment
u is added that E., the anticipated arrangement
fails through steps will BE taken 10 safeguard
British imperial and colonial rights in the future
The British Government is desrous Of meeting the
French Government halfway IN mis- matter but
Il cannot recognize any French territorial rights IN
question. . 49, u,~o,oh cro-a
question and the matter or the occupation % 81
Pierre NiQuelOn IS hoped iOT. ,
The officials here regard those ,s.@4
alike 10 Newtoundland. Canada and the [ aited
tb@~e 'of The conditions Contemplated when they
were ceded 10 France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
EARTHQUAKES N GREECE.
LESS vIOLENT-FrvF VILLAGES u

LESS vIOLENT-FIvE VILLAGES DE-
s1RoYED IN KYPAR1ss1A.
began or aA s A-The seismic disturbances which
nesus avn, may In the provinces OF the Pelopon-
The ls,s.. continue but are much less violent.
show .ss. 'p'rs from the earthquake district
miles vyes, ~ o"n Of Nisi In Messenia, seven
sged In ,is pAssenaia has been greatly dam
have been ornnitnovince OF Kyparissa, five villages
"+Pietely desf~oved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
THE SEASON'S FIRST THUNDERSTORM

\ ETECTHlIAL lcLLs MD
WORRIES WEATHER PROPHETS.
The frs, thunderstorm OF the year passed over
-hs city about ilSO o'clock last night It's coming
v,,s unheralded and caused the weather prophets
10 put their thinking-c on.
Some people said that the electrical storm COM
ing at such time harbinger of an early
spring while others shrugged their shoulders and
remarked Look out for a cold wave soon
The opinion OF the Official weather prophet could
not be had because of the hour az which the storm
arrived ..,,.
Many Of the flashes were exceedingly brilliant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
REPORT on RIVER AND H4RBoR BILL.
GREAT IMPORTANCE OF THE NEw-YoRK IN
PRovEMENT POINTED OUT

r,,,or and Harbor Committee OF the House to-day
a,ed the completed River and Harbor bill and the
renort The items have been published Mr. Bur-
%, noints out IN the report the great importance
N the New-York harbor project and the desra-
binty OF beginning with ship-channel thirty-nve
,se, deem and later deepening II to forty feet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
MADRID HEARS OF AN OUTBREAK

Madrid Jan. 2i.-A dispatch from Hong Kong
- the "Reforma" OF this city says letter re-
ceived from the Philippine Islands under date
% January 20 announces that the rupture be-
,,reen the FIlipinos and the Americans is an
accomplished fact. and that the lives Of the
coarisrds IN the archipelago are endangered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
FLOODS IN EAST PRUSSIA.

Berlin Jan. 4-The "Berner Post" publishes q
dispatch asserting that all the rivers in East
Prussia have overhowed. and that large districts
have been flooded Immense damage. II is added
mas been done in the Inundated regions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
THE ART OF MAKING CHAMPAGNE

and developing those delicious finer qualities so
th"roughly appreciated by true connoisseurs has
been brought TO the highest point Sl peIIteeuon
natural consequence therefore that this celebrated
brand should be the choice OF the discriminating
publlc-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
CHANGES IN BELGIUHS CABINET.

PLACES OF THE PREMIER AND OF THE MN
1sTER OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR FILLED
Brussels. Jan. "A royal decree has been pub
lisbed accepting the resignation % the Premier.
NJ de srnet de Mayer. and the Minister OF Industry
and Labor NJ Nyssens The same decree appoints
NM Iiebaorf and Cooreman. both members o. the
Chamber o. Deputies. 20 succeed NM de smet de
Mayer and Nyssens NJ de smet de Mayer has
been appointed Minister OF State
The designations Of the Ministers were caused by
serious differences between them and King Leopold
on the question Of the introduction OF the uni
nominal electoral system. which the King advo-
Gates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
THE PILGRIM RUNS 4GROUND.
FALL RIVER LINE BOAT ASHORE on SOUTH
BROTHER ISLAND.

BROTHER ISLAND.
Uudismayed By the fog, the big Fall River
Line steamboat Pilgrim started on her regular
trip at 5 D. m. yesterday. She passed the dan
gers Of the Battery and the East River. but
struck the rocks of Port Morris, on the west
side OF South Brother Island.
She was loaded with freight and carried
large passenger list The steamer had not been
fosted az an early hour tNis morning
Another report had II that il was the Rhode
Island OF the Norwich line which went ashore
Word was sent in about $50 o'clock this
morning that the boat had beer pulled of by
tug and all right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
70 QUESTION DREYFUS AGAIN.

pporr-PAT0R AT CAYENNE URGEs 4 REIUKN
TO FRANCE.
1ordon Ian 25-"The Daily Telegraph pub
fishes the following dispatch from Cayenne
French Guinea
Fresh instructions 70 interrogate Dreyfus re-
spectng the depositions Of Count Esterhazy
have been received here. In consequence OF
these the procurator has started for the lie du
D,able. The procurator says he has Urged ana
,s still urging that Dreyfus be allowed to return
10 France in consequence of the difficulty OF re-
plying by cable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
A UNIVERSAL FhvORlTE.

For richness OF quality. dryness and favor. Moet
and Chandon Champagne is ureQualled, The sale
of this celebrated wine is larger than that OF any
other brand thus proving its universal popularity.
-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
SECRETARY ALGER NAY TESTIFY.
INVITED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE WAR ISvEsri-
oArfNG COMMISSION

washington. JAN 2i-secretary Aiser has been
,,,,sa nv the Wa; Investigating Commission 10
spnear before Il and make a statement concern
ing the conduct Of the war. The Secretary has not
vet replied 10 the invitation. but II is believed that
he will go on the stand tomorrow or soon after.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
on THEIR WAY TO MANILA.
MEssRs scHURMAN AND WORCESTER. OF The
COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE coNDi-
TIoNs N THE PHILIPPINES
LEAVE THE CITY.

President D. c. Schurman OF Cornell University
and Professor Dean c. Worcester. Of the Criver-
sty OF Michigan VINO, with Colonel Charles Dem
h., are the civilian members OF the Commission
apnointee BY the President 70 inquire into condi-
tions in the Philippine Islands, were IN the city
Yesterday, and started West last night 10 catch
steamer az Vancouver that Will carry them TO
Manila. Dr Schurman and Professor worcester
left the city in a special car on the 7;o O'Clock
,rain which runs over the Canadian Pacific ana
reaching Vancouver will take the steamer Empress
OF japan for Hons Kong From there they VIII go
TO Manila and Join Admiral Dewey ana densrsI neIs
-, n,b,, vvho is a member OF the War Investigate
ne ,vI Commission will start for Manila In about two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25
REDUCING MILITARY EXPENSES.

MANY SPANISH OFFICERS WIZ"
THEIR RANK.
Madrid Jan. 24-The Ministry or var mas
decided to abolish the military marshais' 10 Ie
tire half of the unattached generals ana srea'4'
TO reduce the number OF officers on the a0''e
liof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25

Matc,,,,. l. s STICK LIcoRIcE
50 IN quality, delicious in fsvo, snec,,v
Advt ana see that the brand you get Is Y & So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25

CHAMPAGNE IMPORTS IN 1898
- DO ana cases Of which $50 cases were
1ssIII sNnmnos Extra Dry. the acme or periectlph'
1,tIss vii bear green neckband and star IaDe'-
AdVt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-25

nv OCEAN TO FLORIDA AND SOUTHERN
d RESORTS.
,, ,.,,, CLYDE Line steamers Three saiings
Geelly The only all-water route Every com, cUn,
fort perfect service. General once Do"''Ns
C;reen.-Advt
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-07-21
Uneasy Lies the Head
That Wears a Cream

JEtETaT~

- cAhAAht
Mahogany is no longer the rare and
hardly ~procurable wood that it was in
our grandparents days, when a table
or chest made from it was an unmis-
taxable indication of prosperity and
gentility. Now it is used in railroad
cars, in the finish of private houses,
hotels, and for a hundred purposes
formerly undreamed of.
A steamer in the service OF a large
importing house brings in over a
million feet OF mahogany lumber on a
single trip. Where 1000 feet of lum-
Der were brought to this country on
slow sailing vessels twenty-five years
ago, 1000, 600 feet are brought on
rapid steamers now. The character
of the wood has changed, however.
The best mahogany came from Cuba
and San Domingo, but all the ma
hogany near the roads and water
ways was used. There is still plenty
of mahogany in Cuba, but it is too
difficult and expensive to obtain. The
mahogany of San Domingo and Cuba
was superior in hardness, in the
beauty of its grain and in its sus-
%ceptibility to high polish. Next in
quality is the Nicaraguan wood, which
is imported in large quantities, The
American firm which has the sole con-
troll of the wood on the Atlantic coast
of Nicaragua is under contract to plant
two trees for every one cut down, and
these, it Is estimated, will be ready
for the market in fifty years.
Africa has millions Of acres of ma
hogany, which is Just beginning to
come into the market, but it is not as
good in quality as the Nicaragua wood.
New York Press.
The Penn's Grove record., 1899-07-21

The wonder of ages has been set
tied by a fragment of bas-relief dis.
covered in Egypt which shows how
the obelisks and other large mono
liths were transported from the quarry
to their site. The stone is depicted
upright or a great galley, or vessel,
which is being towed by a number Of
small boats alongside.
The method of d~etaching a mono
18th from the mother rock is also ex-
planned by a semi-detached block in
of the quarries at Syene. After
having been hewn clear on three
sides, a deep grove was cut into the
side still attached to the rock, and
holes were pierced, into which dry
wooden pegs were driven. The pegs
we're then wetted, and the wood in
swelling broke of the monolith from
the quarry.-Philadelphia Record.