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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
A BRAND-NEW STATE,
Republic of the Acre. the Latest Gov.
eminent in South America.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Probably there are not many people who
have heard of the Republic of the Acre 1t
is a brand-new state which has arisen In
South America in the last few weeks. 1t
owes its origin to the fact that large part
of the interior of South America is no
man STAND, some parts claimed by two and
even three of the republics, which have no
clearly defined limits.
A certain Rodriguez Aries happened along
and determined to take advantage of this
state Of affairs. He was an adventurer who
had seen much of the world, having been
successfully bank employee in Spain, a
theatrical manager in the United States, a
clerk of works in Paris and a broker in the
Argentine Republic. While In Buenos Ayres
he made the acquaintance of the gentlemen
who now his ministers Of state.
Rodriguez Aries proclaimed vast terri
tory bordering on Brazil and Bolivia as the
Republic of the Acre. so called from the
river of that name, tributary of the
Amazon. which flows through it. The terri
tory has an extent of some 200.0U square
miles and an estimated population of So
600. 1t was claimed by both Brazil and
Bolivia, but that did not matter to Rod
riguez Aries He established his CAPITAL at
a small village called Antimairi. appointed
his ministers, and was ready for business.
He calculates on raising revenue from a
royalty on the rubber gathered in his ter
ritory, which depends principally on that
staple for its commerce.
Rodriguez Aries is intelligent. wide
awake man, apparently about 30 years of
age. His face is of a decided Spanish cast
with kindly looking eyes. which beam on
you through PAIR of gold-rimmed spec
tacles. From his appearance one might
take him for professional mana lawyer
or doctor.
Whether the new Republic of Acre will
take permanent place among the fam
lily of nations remains to be seen. 1t may
be noted that there are prosperous states
III existence today which have arisen in the
same manner as he Republic of Acre.
among these may be mentioned the Trans
vaal and the Orange Free State in South
Africa, which were also established by adj
venturers In a no-man's land, and are now
OF sufficient Importance to make no small
noise in the world.
The region of the Acre is one of the hot
test and most healthfu in South America
IL Is also one of the richest in rubber
which grows wild in the woods in great
abundance. and those engaged in the rub
Der trade can generally calculate on maxi
ing their fortunes in four or five years if
they escape the malarial fevers and other
diseases which dog the steps of the white
man in these ATTITUDES.
The territory of the Acre or a nort;on
of ii. was granted not long ago to an Amer
lean syndicate by the government of Rolf
via, which had very doubtful title to II
The syndicate was to build a railway and
make other improvements, but the project
never came to anything, owing partly to
the disputed ownership of the land, which
led to litigation. and finally resulted in The
proclamation Of independence already re-
ferred to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11

Massachusetts avenue. Connecticut ave
nue. and some other important thorough
fares in the District are directly the result
of private donations of land and money eX-
pended for establishment and construction
The work of this municipality through the
medium of our authorities has been to a
great extent confined until recently in the
expenditure of public funds by cleaning
out the cutters of these old and long es-
tablished highways and by depositing SAND
and refuse in the center thereof, which has
made mud in the winter and dust in the
summer. We are again indebted to Captain
Beach for change of this injurious GUS
tom, but We must also say, Mr.. Commits
sioner. we want additional thoroughfares
Public Lighting.
A resolution introduced by DR.. Stone was
adopted, asking for the lighting of Bright
wood avenue to the District line by cleo
tricity.
Addresses commendatory of the action OF
the association We're delivered during the
evening by Col. Townshend, Mr.. Thomas
Bagden, Mr.. Male and others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-11
HOnielike.

From the Chicago Tribune.
elizabeth yelled the homesick London
er domiciled in the South Side fat, get up
uuick."
What's the matter?" asked his wife, in
alarm.
There's the loveliest fog this mornIn'
I've seen since we came to this blahsted
countryp'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
THE TWO CLOSING
PARADES OF CARNIVAL
The Climax Game With the Beauti-
full Illuminated Pageant At
Night

The second official parade at noon yester-
day was most credtable. In addition to the
ten beautiful floats of the Carnival society
which formed the first section, there were
a number of trade floats, all of which were
artistic ard we'll gotten up.
The parade formed at the corner of
Eighth avenue and Eighteenth street at
1:30 O'Clock, and after short delay moved
in the following order:
Platoon of mounted officers in command
of Chief of Police Austin.
Memolis brass band
Rex Vulcan w. and attendants on the
state float.
Rex Vulcan III. In carriage.
Rex Vulcan II. in carriage.
Rex Vulcan I. in carriage.
Officers of the Carnival society in car
riages.
City officials in carriages.
Feast of Flowers Official f1oaD.
Scotch Highlanders Official fioat).
Robin Hood Official fioat).
Bruins brass band
The Troubadores (official foat).
Summer Nights Dream Official f1oat).
The Alchemist Official foaD.
Pilgrimage to the Mecca Official f1oaD
King Louis Coronation Official foaO.
The Sea -Serpant Official foaD.
The second section was made up of trade
floats as follows:
Central of Georgia Railroad company.
steamship. "City of Birmingham
c. c. Ellis, Jr., Mitchell wagon"
Birmingham rolling MILL "steel display"
Peter zinzer, furniture.
Birmingham Arms company.
Showers Furniture company.
Biddle-Warren Cycle company
McMillian-Lee company, Alabama
Brand" goods.
Edwardsvile brass band
McNamara-Laird Snuff company.
Perfection Mattress company.
Hopkins Stove and Tinware company.
KeyWest Cheroots.
Bessemer Auction company.
The streets along the line of march were
crowded to the car tracks, a narrow pass
age-way being left in the center of the
streets for the pageant to pass.
Admiration of the Multitude
The royal state float represented the
"Phoenix'' rising from the flames, and
was the admiration of the multitude His
majesty, seated on the back of the huge
bird, bowed gracefully to the populace as
he passed along. waving his scepter, the
emblem of power.
Three prizes for the best floats were
awarded in the trades display. The royal
judges, Messrs. w. J. Pearce, s. Bethea
and Chas. Wheelock, reviewed the parade
as it passed First avenue and Twenty
first street, and made the awards as fol-
lows:
First Prize-Savannah Steamship Line,
"City of Birmingham" entered by the
Central of Georgia Railway company.
Second Price-Biddle-Warr Cycle Co.,
Continued On Second Page.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
FOUR MEN KILLED
IN STREET FIGHT
DepIorabIe Tragedy Enacted At
OkoIona, Miss.
DISPUTE OVER DOCTORS BILL
Started the Row, and All Four Men at
Once Became Engaged Were
Prominent Citizens of the
Little City.

Meridian, Miss, May 9.-(Special)-A
most deplorabie tragedy was enacted at
Okolona, Miss, on the Mobile and Ohio
railroad, this evening. AS result of the
combat all of the four participants, among
the most prominent citizens of the town,
lie dead, cut and shot to death.
OF the tragedy all that can be learned
at this hour is that DR.. humphrey became
involved In a dispute with Charles ID.
Clarke over doctors bill that DR.. Muir
phrey claimed Clarke owed him. The dis
pute became heated and precipitatcd a
fight. Clarke drew his knife, mortally
woundlng the doctor slashing him across
Howard Murphrey son of the physician,
rushed to the scene of the killing of his
father and shot Charles D. Clarke to death.
Walter Clarke, brother of Charles ID.
Clarke and Howard Murphrey then began
a pistol duel, ending in the killing of both.
The participants were among Okolonas S
most prominent citizens, Dr.. Murphrey be-
ing leading physician. The Clarke broth
ers were well known attorneys.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
THE BEEF QUESTION WILL BRING
ON A CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY

general government, by its silence and in
difference, practically endorsed the attitude
of the southern whites to the negro. The
more sensible of the negro race do not up
hold the stand taken by these enemies to
their own race. Judson Lyons, the register
of the treasury, for instance, says that the
position of the president in the race
troubles is eminently correct; that no
thoughtful negro could expect President
Mckinley to set aside the constitutional
limitations of his high office for the sake
of meddling with a question which is
purely in the power of the state to control.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10

charming stateliness which distinguished
her. In the royal quadrille in which Miss
Miner danced incognito, society recog-
nized that grace of manner which has
made her famous at Southern club cotil-
lions The moment of unmaslxing was,
however, none the less imposing or inter-
esting, and the scene when the court un-
masked and the beautiful and regal young
queen greeted her loyal subjects, was one
that beggared all description.
The maids of honor to the queen were
Miss Lucille Smith, Miss Annie Sarcy, of
Tuscaloosa; Miss Emma Leedy and Miss
Rinnie Leigh Head
There were twenty-five numbers on the
programme, and when the grand finale
was played several hours of the new day
had been consumed.
Progressive Business Man
Henry Key Miner, whose reign as Rex
circumstances is one of Birminghams 8
most progressive young men, prominent
alike in business and social circles He is
identified with several successful enter
prises, being secretary and treasurer Of
the Miner & Kettig Co., dealers in ma
chinery and plumbers supplies, vice-presi-
dent of the Southern Mutual Fire Insur-
ance company, and secretary of the Pratt
Ensley Light and Power company,
Mr.. Miner is member of the Southern
club and was the leading spirit In the or
ganization of the Country club. which will
build a handsome club house this summer.
He Is the only son of Major w. j. Mil
ner, and his selection as king of the car
nival of 1899 will meet with general ap-
prevail
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
PHILADELPHIA
Will be Honored With Dewey's Pres
ence in September

Philadelphia, May 9.-Admiral Dewey has
expressed his intention of spending the 33d
annual encampment of the G. A. r. in tn s
city next September if he can possibly get
away. The following cablegram has been
received from Admiral Dewey
"If the exigencies of the service permit,
you may confidently count on my being
with you in the fall to attend your conven-
tion. GEORGE DEWEY"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
PIG ADVANCES
Bessemer Association Runs 1t Up to
$15.65 Per Ton

Pittsburg, Pa, May 9.-The Bessemer
Iron association, which controls all the
merchant furnaces in the shenago and Ma
honng valleys, has advanced Bessemer pig
TO SIS per ton in the valleys. and $3.50 per
ton in Pittsburg. This advance of so cents
per ton. Steel billets have also advanced
to s27 in the valleys and s27.e5 in Pittsburg
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
THE WEATHER

FAIR WEDNESDAY, AND PROBABLY
THURSDAY; FRESH SOUTHERIY
WINDS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
Lert for New orleans

Washington, May 9-Secretary Wilson
left here today with his private secretary.
J. W. Wilson, for New Orleans. to examine
the sugar interests. From there he will
proceed to number of points in the lower
Mississippi states, spending week or ten
days investigating the agricultural sisua-
ton.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF
THE LEGISLATURE ALL At SEA
EAST AND WEST;
ALL WANT WEY

Chicago, May 9.-News was re-
ceived at the city hall today that
a strong movement is forming in the {
west to induce Admiral Dewey to
make his entry into the United States {
next month through San Francisco. :
According to the announced plans of
the Manila hero he will leave the :
Philippines on his flagship, the Olym-
pia, Immediately upon the arrival of !
Admiral Watson. Admiral Dewey, it I
! has been reported, will take the Suez
( route and will first greet his country :
men at the port of New York. 1t is
now proposed by mayors and leading
civil officials of the west to petition
the admiral to change his plans and
make the golden gate the objective
point of his voyage to his native land I
The latter proposition was made by
Mayor Phelan, of San Francisco, who .
Y the leading cities of the western por-
? tion of the United States assuring
D their cooperation in securing his first
5 greeting.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10
FIFTH IMMUNEF
Tae Regiment Reached Camp Meade
Pa, Yesterday

Camp Meade, Pa, May 9.-The Fifth i'm
mune regiment which has been doing duty
in Cuba and which arrived In New York a
few days ago, reached here tonight. They
will be mustered out of service some time
next month.
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Continued On Second Page.
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Ordered to Atlanta

Washington. May 9.JMajor John A. Lo-
gan, assistant adjutant general. U. s. ",
new in this city on leave OF absence. has
been ordered TO Atlanta, Ga. for duty as
adiutant general of the department of the
gulf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-05-10

Collars same on both
sides; two for 25c. L. Rogan & Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
RUMOR AS TO PICQUART
Paris Papers Announce His Release Has
Been Ordered.
Subsequently the Report Was Denied
Col. Patty de Clam Attempts
Suicide.

PARIS, June 2-The Echo de Paris this
morning says that General Zurlinden the
military governor of Paris has consented
to the provisional release of Col. Picquart,
who is in prison on the charge of revealing
documents concerning the national defense
on the demand of General Marquis de Gal
lifel.
The Petit Republique has a report that
Lieut.. Col. du Patty de Clam, who was
arrested and sent to the Cherche Midi
prison last night, has attempted to commit
suicide in prison.
Several papers announce that proceedings
will be taken against General MERCER,
former minister of war, and others.
The arrest yesterday evening of Lieut..
Col du Patty de Clam, who in 1894 was
commissioned to investigate the first
charges made against Dreyfus, was or
dered after the minister of war, NJ.
krantz, had consulted with the premier
NJ. Dupuy. The prisoner. who is confined
in the military prison of Cherehe Midi, is
charged with forgery and uttering forgery.
1t is not known yet wnetherihe will be
tried before "A court-martial or discipln-
ary court.
Later.-Tle statements that Lieut. Col.
Plcquart was to be released from prison,
ana that the prosecution of General Mer-
cler, the former minister of war, was con-
templated, were declared to be untrue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
NEW GENERALS AT M.Nu.
caused by the Return of MANY yoIu,-
teer OrGauizations

The assignment of Brig. Gen. Theodore
Schwan, L. S. V. colonel and assistant ad-
Jutant generaD, to duty with the army in
the philippines will Eecessitate a slight re-
organization in the office of the adiutan+
general at the War Department. Gen.
ochWan has been Gen. Corbin's princinal
assistant for several months past. The
vacancy caused by his detail to field duty
VIII be flled by the transfer of Lieut.. Col
William H. Carter from other duty in tbe
ad1utant generals office and the teuno-
rary detention in this city of Mai TT n 9
r7elsIano' assistant adjutant general. who
was recently detailed to duty at Paris
france, as military attaChe to the Tinted
S.ates commission at the Paris exposition
NAL. Heistand was to have sailed on The
St- Paui next Wednesday, but will now de-
ler MS departure until autumn
Colncldent with the withdrawal of tba
volunteer troops in the Philippines. Brig
Gehs. Hale, Smith and Funston will be re-
heEed from further duty in that country
ana ordered home for muster out with the
organizations with which they were identi-
led belore their elevation to brigade rank
II was 10 meet this prospective reduction
IN the number of general officers serving in
the Philippines that Brig Gems Rates
Young, Grant and Schwan were ordered to
that country. These officers will renort to
Gen. Otis for assignment to duty. Gems
Bates and Grant are now on their way
across the Pacific. and Gems Young ana
SchwaR will leave San Francisco within tho
next few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
General King Says the Situation in
Philippines is Serious.
fILIPINOS ARE CRAFTY FIGHTERS
Acquired Military Training in the
Wars With Spain.
BALL AT MANILA LAST NIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, June BRIG. Gen.
Chas- King, who returned home from the
Philippines the transport City of Puebla,
owing to ILL health, in an interview said:
The situation in the Philippines is most
serious The people of those islands will
keep up q guerrilla warfare and there is no
1lling when the hostilities will cease. They
retire to the Businesses of their mountain
retreats when they are whipped and hide
in the jungles. Subsisting on practically
nothing, they have no need for base of
supplies. 1t will necessitate a large force
of men To sUbJugate them completely. Their
intrenchments were works of military en-
gineering and construction equal to the best
that the most civilized military nations
have produced. Under the Spanish regime
the Filipino learned something of war and
We are receiving evidence of this every day.
The volunteers who have fought in the
Philippines are a splendid lot of men, cap
able and accomplished fighters. They be
haved like veterans when under fire, and
there is no limit to their courage. Their
record in that awful country will adorn
pages Of American history recently made
nnd yet unWritten."
Gen King will remain in this city for a
few days and then leave for the east
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
REPORT FROM CAPT T.. +. GLENN
ne Arrived With Hts Command Mt
Ty0onOk, Alaska, May Is.

Assistant Secretary of War Meikleiohn
today received letter from Cant. Edwin
r. Glenn, 18th Infantry, commanding a.
reconnaissance in Alaska, dated Nav IL
In which Capt. Glenn states that he ar
rived at Tyoonok May 10 and had inst
finished discharging the cargo of suppJi4s
Immediately upon his arrival he learned
that the sushitna river was still frozen
over, SO that should the steamer Duchesnay
arrive by June 1 everything would be in
readiness for his start into the interior of
Alaska.
Capt. Glenn further states that a renort
from Sergt. Yanert, U. S. A, who has been
in charge of the detachment left at Knik
station during the past winter, shows that
the winter was very mild the lowest tenn
perature being 80 below zero, and that the
only loss during the winter was one horse.
Sergt. Yanerts report was accompan MED
by a sketch Of the country between the
knik Arm and Portage bay Prince Will
iam,s sound, which will soon be placed
in the hands Of the assistant secretary of
war. VI
Capt Glenn reports that his command ar
rived safely and in good physical condi-
ton at Tyoonok. 0e-'oi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02

Disturbance Extended ThrouShout
Northern and Central California

SAN FRANCISCO. June "A sharp
earthquake shock was felt throughout
northern and central California at lI:19
o'clock last night. The vibrations In this
city continued for four seconds and were
from north 10 south. No serious damage is
reported. but glassware and windows were
broken and plastering cracked in various
parts of the city. The CapStone of the cor
nice over the main entrance OF the Odd Eel
lows building, at the corner Of Market and
Tth streets, was shaken from its fastenings
and thrown to the sidewalk through which
IL fell into one OF the rooms connected with
the GrUttO restaurant.
No one was in the apartment at the time
and the property loss viii be nominal The
new union ferry building at the foot of
Market street suffered somewhat by the
breaking OF glass and fractures in the finish
some Of the walls The Winchester
Hotel on Sd street also shows signs of the
force Of the shock. plasterfng having been
fislodged rom the ceiling in various places
Other bui dlngs were slightly damaged but
not to serious extent. Reports from the
interior of the state show that while the
shock was quite severe. no one was injured
and the property loss will be nominal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
sPfGAKERsHIP CONTEST GOSSIP.
Senator Martin Favors Mr.. Sherman-
Nebraskans to Confer.

Senator Martin Of Virginia has been in
the city for a couple of days. Mr.. Martin.
while not of the party that will elect a
speaker in the next House of Representa-
uves, takes a passing interest in that con-
test. He regards Mr.. Sherman of New
York the man most likely to make a
successful Speaker. although the tide OF
political favor for that place does not at
present appear to be running in his direc-
ton.
Representative Mercer of Nebraska will
In few days meet his colleague in the
House to talk over the speakership contest,
with view of arriving at some agreement
by which the republican representatives of
his state will stand together in their sup
port of a candidate. Mr.. Mercer has his
own mind made up, but has given no in
tination for publication as to what his con-
CluSiOnS are.