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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
HONOLULU FLAG INCIDENT.
German Press Says the Attitude of
the United states WINS Correct.


the United States Was Correct.
Berlin. July 22.--The flag incident at
Honolulu on July has been very sensibly
treated by the German press. The swift
punishment of the offenders is regarded
as proof OF the correct attitude Of the
United States toward Germany. There
was not a single jarring note in the press
comment. Most OF the papers did not re-
gard the incident as OF such Importance
as to notice IL. The Boerson Courier said
the incident showed that good under
standing between German and American
officials in the Pacific had made Immense
progress. The Lokal Anzeiger said the
Americans did their duty unhesitatingly.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
want newer Duties on Glasses.

Berlin. July 22.--The chamber OF COM
merce OF Upper Franconia has pet!tioned
the Bavarian ministry to use its influence
with the government to secure lower du-
ties on looking glasses In the United
States when commercial treaty Is ar
ranged and ask for reduction OF 20 per
cent The chamber points out that the
ration OF looking glasses from the
Flchtei- Gebirge region has diminished
more than half since the Dingley tarff
went into effect. and expresses fear that
expectation will soon be crushed out OF
existence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
srOIs'r.

Jockey O'Connor has been set down for
foul riding at Brighton.
Beaumont of Pittsburg made six hits
and six runs in six times at bat.
English athletes won from the Ameri-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
THE SERUM TREATMENT.
American Experiments Ahead o.
ThOSe of Eurnnc

experiments Ahead OF
Those Of Europe
London. July 22.-Following the lead OF
their more enterprlsing brethren in the
United States the medical world OF Europe
is eagerly debating the developments in
serum therapeutics. Recent demonstra-
tons In Berlin and Paris of American sue
cess in this direction are the subject Of
widespread comment in the medical Jour
mails pr. William Warren OF Detroit, who
has Just completed tour of European
laboratories. tells the correspondent here
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23

dublin, July PA. G. Peck of Cohoes
Fails. n. Y, has bought the Muckross es-
tate on the Lakes of Killarney, about
which there has been SO much talk. The
price paid was G37, 900. Mr.. Peck made
a fortune in the United States in the man
ufacture OF axes. He now resides in Lon
don.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23

as the natives regard all sanitary precau-
tions as useless there is heavy work ahead
in regard to drainage and other sanitary
measures.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23

New Orleans, La, July 22-The Plea
yune's Baton Rouge special says: Govern
or Foster has received telegram from
secretary OF war at Washington annov,c-
ing that the Italian charge has applied to
him for information OF the recent lynch
ing OF Italians in the parish of Madison
and demanding protection for other ItsI-
lans IN that section of the State. The
sovernor has also received n telegram
from the acting consul saying informa.
lloh mad been received that his DELEGATE
OF agent sent TO investigate the lync6ing
would be assaulted should he appear at
Iaiiullah. and that the newspapers an
nounce that District Attorney patrick
henry OF Vicksburg, Miss. stated that
the Italians have been warned Ia Leave
Inc parish of Madison within three DAYS
VI accept the same fate OF the five ItaI.
ians at Tallulah. 'e i'ai-
Upon receipt OF these kilograms. Gov
eInor roster wired to the sheriff OF Nadi-
son parish the contents Of kilograms " and
tsquesled him to furnish all the facts of
.ne lynching and the present situation
ana ana 10 say II the civil authorities in Mad
ison parish could maintain the law. w
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23

tons made by the Italian charge were
communicated to the president. Through
out the conferences the most agreeable
spirit was shown and there was no init
nation from Count Vinchi that his gov
eminent was disposed to make serious
issue OF the affair. Neither personally nor
in the note which he submitted was there
any protest or demand for indemnity ANY
steps in this direction are likely to come
when the facts are established
When Count Vinchi was seen this after
noon by representative of the Associated
Press he said he had no doubt whatever
that satisfactory adjustment would be
secured
Count Vlnchi recalled that during his
service here two affairs similar, one In
Colorado and one in Louisiana, had been
satisfactorily adjusted, and both had been
brought about largely by the sympathetic
and friendly feeling which prevails be-
tween the two governments. He felt sure,
ne said, that this time sentiment would
accomplish a just settlement in the pres
ent case While greatly deplorng the
affair, he feels that there are circum-
stances which make it difficult for the
Federal authorities to deal with it. There.
fore he is cooperating with the officials
here in determining the nationality of the
murdered men. 1t has been impossible
thus far to communicate with the con-
suiar agent who has gone to the scene.
Dispatches sent to him at vicksburg have
been returned by the telegraph company
and the department is unable to get track
OF MIN. His report and that of the gov
ernor OF Louisiana are expected to give
light on the subject and afford data upop
which the two governments can act
Count Vinch paid a third visit to the
state department this afternoon He saw
Assistant Secretary Hill and inquired AS
to the departments action in the matter
ana expressed satisfaction when informed
OF the telegraDhic request made of the
governor of Louisiana for an eyplanatIon
of the case. In addition. Mr. Hill ex-
pressed the sincere regret felt by tho
government at the unfortunate occur
renee. Nothing has yet come from the
foreign office at Rome.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
GEN. MILES BLAMED
Commission Finds the Beet
Was Not Embalmed.
SECRETARY ALGER CLEARED
General Pagan Censured Tor Excessive
rurchMse Of Cntrird Katio"s-
Meut-Packers ExOnerated.

Washington, May 9.-By direction
of the president, who approves the find
ings, Acting Secretary OF War Meikie-
john today made public the report and
findings of the military disappointed
to Investigate the charges made by Ma
ior.General Miles, commanding the
amy, that the BEEF supplied to the
army during the war with Spain was
unfit for the use of the troops. The
most important features OF the report
are:
The finding that the generals find
ings that the refrigerated beef was
treated with chemicals were not estab-
lished; that his allegations concerning
the canned fresh or canned roast beef
were sustained as to its unsuitability
for food as used on the transports and
as a long-continued field ration; cen.
sure of General Miles for Terror" in
failing to promptly notify the secretary
of war when he first formed the opin-
ion that the food was unfit; censure OF
the commissarv-general (then General
Eagan) for the toO-extensive purchase
Oh the canned beeI He an uHtTlcu TdtioII,
censure of Colonel Maus, Of General
Miles staff; the finding that the pack
ers were not at fault. and that the
meats supplied to the army were OF the
same quality as those supplied to the
trade generally. and the recommenda.
ton that no further proceedings will be
taken in the premises.
The conclusion Of the court adverse
to further proceedings based upon the
charges is as follows:
at has been developed in the course
of the inquiry, as reclted in this report,
that In some instances some individu-
ais failed to perform the full measure
of duty or to observe the proprieties
which dignified military laws COM
mand; but the court is OF the opinion
that the mere statement of official facts
developed meets the end of discipline,
and that the interests Of the service
will be best subserved if further pro.
ceedings be not taken"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
NEGROES BIG FIND.

He Digs Up Bonds That Had Been Bur.
led and the Source Of Much Trouble.
Cincinnati, May S.-Buried treasure
in the shape of II 1000 bonds, bear
ing unclpped coupons which add sew
eral thousand dollars to their value,
were found by Thomas Lawson. a negro
laborer, willie digging in the cellar OF
a downtown department store on Sixth
street. The ground was formerly the
property of Drifting Bros, piano man
nfacturers. In the tin box was found
a paper on which was written:
"These bonds belong to Julius and
Martin Drifting, and are the result Of
years OF industry and saving"
This discovery solves mystery
which had been source of angry con.
tention among the heirs of Julius
Drifting, whose sisters brought suit
against Martin Drifting, a brother.
charging him with having concealed
the bonds. Martin denied everything,
but notwithstanding his denial a
judgment was rendered against him in
favor OF the estate of Julius for about
$4,000. The money was collected and
the estate distributed and settled. The
negro claims the bonds as treasure
trOve.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
FRANCE PRESSES CHINA.
Demands Concessions for Misslonir
Outrages.

Demands Concessions for Mission,y
Outrages.
Picking, May 8. The French minis
ter, M. Pichon, has demanded minirl
concessions to the value OF l,2OOM
taels in the province Of Szechuan, on
of the largest in China, and traveIsl
by the Yang-tse Kiang, as indemny
for the recent imprisonment Of !
French missionary. The demand
considered exorbitant. The Ching
say that the existing conditions OF \
bellion are not due to any lack Of Y
ergy on the part of the governmei,
which has frequently consulted Y
French minister regarding the "a
means OF obtaining the freedom Of y
priests in question.
According to advices from Hanko''
capital of the province of Hoo Pee, "
Russians contemplate taking dehnH
action with reference to property n''
owned by British subjects in the Ru
sian Jardine concession. The Russia
consul refuses to recognize the tltle;s
the claimants. The affair Threatens
interfere seriously with the Peklns
Hankow railroad project. and the di
missal of the Russian official is COZ
sldered to be the only remedy.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
DOOMED TO DESTRUCTION.
Hnlft the Yukon Fleet Fast In the lee
and Unable T." Escap".

unlf the Yukon Fleet Fast in the lee
and Unable t" Escape.
San Francisco, May s. --Advices fro'"
the Northwest confirm previous reports
that nearly half OF the Yukon fleet Is
fast in the ice, and will probably De
destroyed when the spring ireshet
comes. Among the vessels in danger
is the Sherman. of the Alaska Explora'
ton Company. She is neal Nnlato.
and is on "A sand bar in the middle OF
the river, broadside on the current.
Four miles from the mission IS the
Dawson City, owned 10y San Fran
cisco firm. She is fast in the ice,
with no chance to escape. The Gov
ernor Steneman, owned by Portland
capitalists, is about 25 miles above the
mouth of the Tanana river. and she
will probably break up when the fresh
cts come. The May ID is also doomed.
She is near Rampant City, fast in
the ice in the middle of the river. The
Trenton is close to the May d, and che
cannot escape destruction. The
Clutco, owned in San Francisco; the
Seattle No. !. OF the Seattle Yukon
Company, and the City of Chicago.
owned by Chicago capitalists, are in a
bunch a short distance above Rampant
City. They will probably be crushed
to pieces with the first cake OF ice that
comes down the river. The Robert
Kerr, the Seattle, the Sovereign, the
Tacoma. the Arnold and the John G.
Barr are near Circle City, and there is
little hope that any of them will escape
destruction. All Of these boats were
engaged in general freighting and
passenger business on the Yukon be-
tween St. Michaels and Dawson City.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
Powder Plant Wrecked.

Pottsville, Pa. May 9.-The posaa
mill plant of the Pottsville Wsu
Company, located seven miles ea'I
blew up today, destroying IS ton' y.
powder. No workmen were about wv
plant at the time of the explosion. =. >
gang OF tramps, it is believed, SCI ".
TO a magazine, which contained IA W..
OF blasting powder. Five minus
later there was second explosiOD,
When the drying-house, containing ""
tons OF powder, went up. Inc wv
explosions wrecked the entire pam,
Debris was carried for distance ',
half mile. The loss amounts to aOO''
$4,000.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
THEY FLED IN DISNAY
Rout of the Filipinos at Sar
Fernando.
TOWN WAS WELL FORTIFIED
Iowa Troops Made the Capture-COl
Summers Brigade Joined by
LawtOa's Column.

Manila. May S.-The Second Oregon
Maasin, near San Miguel, and Lawton,
with his main body OF troops, is there
now.
The following is list OF the killed
and wounded yesterday:
Killed-Twentieth Kansas, one lieu
tenant and one private; First Montana
one private; First Nebraska, two pri
Yates.
Wounded-Twentieth Kansas, Is
men, including two officers; First Mon
tana, three, including one officer;
Fifty-frst Iowa, three First Nebraska,
five; First South Dakota, one.
The Filipino army, though terribly
demolalized, had San Fernando well
fortified with zig.zag trenches well con.
structed and number of Spanish
blockhouses in position to he used.
These rebels could have resisted a much
stronger force for long time, if they
had had moral courage; bat they we're
disheartened and discouraged, and 60
ran in great disorder from the place.
Spanish prisoners left behind in the
rout of the rebels today told the Ameri-
cans that General Luna had been
wounded in the shoulder in fighting at
San Tomas yesterday, and the Filipino
soldiers have all gone to pieces.
General Macarthur has moved his
full command to San Fernando.
Many people left in panic, discarding
property and leaving household goods
behind. The main residence part of
town is intact but the church, convent,
railroad buildings and business houses
were fred by the Filipinos.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
UNION MEN BARRED.
May Not BE Employed in Cnur d. .Alene
Under Martial Law.


Spokane. May 9.-The miners of
Shoshone county, Idaho, that proposed
to operate during the reign Of martial
law may do so only on condition that
they do not employ members of the
Occur d'Alene Miners Union. This
is the martial law as LAID down by
General Merriam and Attorney-Gen-
eral Hayes. of Idaho. At meeting Of
the mineowners in this city this morn
ing, Mr.. Hayes presented this man
date. The owners uheerfully promised
to obey.
"We'Ie going to clean up the Occur
d'Alenes." said Attorney-General
Hayes prior to his departure for Boise.
II have seen some of the mineowners
today and they have been informed bv
the proper authorities that they cannot
employ anyone connected with a Grim
inal organization III the county. The
miners unions in Shoshone county
contain many desperadoes and Grimm.
ais who have under the prot ection Of
the unions pei pet1ated crimes and out
RACES. Twice has it been necessary
because of these men and their oryani.
cations to put the country under mar
tai law. We want to put a stop to
that sort OF thing"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
HAS HAD ENOUGH.
Aguinaldo Offers 1" Surrender-He Asks
for But Little.


Washington, May S.-Aguinallo's
ENJOYS to the American Philippine
commission have formally admitted
the sovereignty of the United States
over the Philippine islands and the SUR
render of Aguinaldo is believed to be
close at hand.
President Schurman, of the American
Philippine commission, who has never
been optimistic on the problem, cable d
today to the president the belief OF the
commission that Agunaldo is ready to
surrender. lie informed the president
of the new plea for peace made by the
Tagal representatives..
Aguinaldo offers to surrender, bro
makes, through his representatives, a
plea for certain assurances as to local
officers and government being given
the FilipinOs. The conditions are of
minor consequence, as far as this gov
eminent is concerned. AS result of
the dispatch sent by Schurman today,
1t is the confident expectation of the
president that the end of the rebellion
is near.
This result will not be obtained with.
out some of the concessions asked for,
which have been recommended by the
commission. and which, by the cabled
direction of the president today, will
be granted. These concessions con-
template giving the Filipinos form
of government modelled after that OF
the United States.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11

An unsympathetic judge blasted the
hopes of various candidates for citizen
ship at White Plains, \. V, lately. We
condense from the New York Sun.
Thrty-fve Italians made application to
the court for naturalization. They had
been sedulously coached by political
"heeler," and were told that after hav-
ing given their names and ages nothing
further would be required of them than
to answer Yes" to the questions put.
Accordingly. the first applicant. to the
questions. Twill you bear arms against
the United States?' "Will you join the
anarchists!' would you assist a for
eign power against the United States:'
promptly and smilingly answered.
Yes" and was ready to declare his
willingness under oath. He was COM
manded to 'stand aside" and of the
thirtyfour others. it is gratifying to
know, the judge summarily disposed of
all but two in the same manner.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS.


Thoroughly Protected.
New York, May s.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Meas
ures have been initiated by the navy
department which contemplate provid-
ing constant protection for American
interests in Central America. AS re-
suit of consultation between Assist
ant Secretary Allen anil Rear-Admital
Crownnshield, instructions have been
given to Rear-Admiral Hichborn, chief
constructor. to fit out the converted
yacht Viking for duty in Central
American waters as expeditiouslv as
possible. The Vikings small draught
will permit her to enter the shallow
waters on the eastern coast of Central
America so that the American flag will
be flying constantly at Honduras and
Nicarayuan ports. The deter m nation
to send the Viking to Central America
is the result of the communications
received at the state department from
Americans in Honduras and Nicaragua.
Acting Secretary Allen said that no
word had yet been received from the
Detroit. but it is supposed that Com
mander Dayton and Minister Merry
are continuing their investigation,
obtaining affidavits from Americans,
ETC., bearing upon their refusal to pay
double duties on goods imported by
them into Nicaragua.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
OPPORTUNITIES IN PORTO On.
Room for Young Men Of Ent.,,,,.
Engergy, a'

Room for Young Men Of Ent.ru,,.. .
EnEsrgy.
Washington, MAY 0.-Owino n !.
large number Of inquiries that hs wv
been received by the members n, =.
insnlar commission since thei, rsos %'
return from Porto Rico. General pas
ert p. Kennedy has prepared q ,,.,.
ment as to the resources and cond;,"'
in Porto Rico, which he thinks viii
cover the points upon which the o,s,,
est interest has been manifested INV
corning the people themselves, Gens,.
Kennedy says;
There can scarcely be found On II,
globe a more hospitable and Warm
h ,arted people than those Of po,n
Rico. They are in full sympathy vi%
American institutions. There /. \
great deal of poverty in the island y,
it is understood in the United Sta,s,
That is, the people live in Aim.l,
constructed huts, have few clothes ana
still less Of ready money, but, owing /,
the bounty OF nature around them
they can live with little work and a,
worldly goods and still not snfier from
either cold or hunger. The storie. a
starvation upon the island ave baselss
fabricatiOns.
"While the richer classes live vol
in beautifully appointed homes and
have been, for the most part. educss;
abroad. so that they can speak English
the percentage Of illiteracy among til,
poorer classes is very high, reaching q
per cent. but this is largely due TO Ii,
fact that there are no schools worth,
the name outside of the largest town
or, indeed. one might say, in the who,
island.
"As to agricultural opportunitia
should say that not one-fourth Of III
land is under cultivation, and thou;
ands of acres yet remain to be gvs
over to husbandry. Lands are heidi
good prices. owing to the promise
an influx of people from the Unite
States. Still, there is opportunity h
many thousands Of persons who resl
wish to engage in agriculture in th
island. That there are great oppOtul
tiles in Porto Rico is unquestionab.
To young men desiring to seek PEI
manent homes and who have 200
stock of energy and enterprise, PGt
Rico offers great inducements But
would discourage the simple adventuN
who expects to reap a quick and III
earned reward.
"The opportunities for stocklai
ing, it appears to me, are superior
those in almost any part OF the Unit
States, and this without disparagema
to our own country"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
MURDERED HER MOTHER.
Chicago Woman Lay in Wait for Her
Two Hours.

Chicago, May 6.-Mrs. Augustus
Styles, after waiting two hours in a
dark recess of hallway at the en-
trance to Wallatt's hall, Burlington
street and North avenue. this after
noon, shot and killed her mother, Mrs.
Catherine Schultz. Mrs. Schultz was
to attend meeting of the Martha
Washington Frau Verein, which was
held in the hall. and the daughter lay
in wait for her until she came. Five
shots were fired, three taking effect.
Mrs. Styles. who is 80 years of age,
said she was driven to the act by her
mothers revealing closed chapter of
her early life to Mis-. Styles daughter,
is years OF age. The chid's parents
were not regularly married, and Mrs.
Schultz is said to have disclosed this
fact to her grandchild. Mrs. Styles
WAS arrested
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
Sang TIL They DrOpped.

Washington. May 8.-The double
hanging of William Strather and
Charles Winston at the district Jail
passed off quietly. The two cololed
men started for the scaffold just at
noon, and seven minutes later they
were hanging from the gallows. Wins
ton and Strather both sang on the way
from their cell to the scaffold, and con-
tinued to sing until the drop fell.
Strather killed Rose Talbot, who left
her husband to live with him. Win
ston shot his wife. Emma. while in bed.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-05-11
Riot mt Duluth.

Duluth, May S.-The first serious
demonstration by the street railway
strikers ant sympathizers occurred to.
night. They used dynamite to stop
traffic. -Four cars were deiailed, three
at West Duluth and one on Garfield
avenue. One of the cars in West Du-
luth was smashed almost beyond re.
pair, and all of the glass in the other
two was broken. The car on Garfield
avenue was served likewise. One man
was seriously if not fatally injured,
and four others We're slightly hurt.