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CEASED TO BE INTIMATE.
Relations Between Austrin-Hungnr
and Germany Strained


Copyright, 1899. by the Associated Press.)
Berlin, August 12.-Austro- Hungary af-
fairs are the theme of much newspaper
comment this week. The fact that Prince
Won Hohenlohe, contrary to custom, since
he became chancellor, has not met Count
Goluchowsky, the Austro- Hungary prime
minister, this year to talk over the foreign
policy OF the two empires and the further
fact that Emperor Francis Joseph, is
passing through Aussee, did not find time
TO get off the railroad train to welcome
the German chancellor but contented him
self with hurriedy greeting the chan
cellor from the car and chatting with him
only seven minutes are regarded in poll
teal circles here as proof that the rela-
lions between Germany and Austrc- Hun
gary, despite the continuing of the nominal
alliance, has ceased TO be really intimate
Newspaper comment and popular feeling
throughout Germany have been for some
time most bitter because OF the growing
Slavic ascendancy in Austria Hungary. II
Is asserted that Emperor William shares
this view since the prosecution OF the Ger
man element has become a part of the set
tied system.
large and influential portion OF th.
press this week has reiterated these senti-
ments and the government organs do not
confirm or deny the above sta.eme1ts.
Several facts have come to this surface
which tend in that direction.
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REED AND CROKER BACK.
Mr.. Reed Refused TO submit to n,
Interview.

Interview.
New York, August ia reporter tried
to interview Speaker Reed. who arrived
on the steamer st. Paul today. but he
did not have much success.
There is rumor that you are going
back to Washington. Is it true?' asked
the reporter
is there? Well, just now I'm going
up to Maine" said Mr.. Reed.
The ex-speaker was asked whether he
Intended to become resident of New
York, but he declined to answer the ques-
ton. He also declined to express an 1pin-
ion as to tho results OF the peace confer
ence at The Hague.
Mr.. Croker was also seen. He said he
was sorry to hear that the Mazet inquiry
had adjourned.
I'D like them to keep right on" he
said. They are making 10000 democrats
day in New York City and State, and
the longer they keep up tho good work
the better It will be with the party"
Mr.. Croker did not know. he said, wheth-
er he would go to Saratoga to confer With
other democrats who are there or not.
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REACHING OUT.
The English Says the United states
Want sOnth American Counfricx

The English Says the United States
Want south American Countries.
London, August Recommending on the
visit of President Roca OF Argentine to
Brazil as an event of quite particular sig
nihcance the Saturday Review, with its
customary anti-American view, does not
see anything improbable in the sugges-
ton that an anti-North American alliance
is being contemplated. 1t says the United
States has absorbed Cuba and Porto Rico,
is hungering for Santo Domingo and hopes
shortly to see the English excluded from
the Orinoco and their own client, vene-
zuela, at Barina Point, Nicaragua, is
threatened and there is every ground for
the great South American States to be
forearmed. The Americans, though they
pose as the protectors. are far from pop
uiar among their Latin proteges, and they
have not yet in any sense absorbed the
Texans.
The Genesee papers announce that Spain
has made several contracts with Italian
shipbuilders to construct a powerful fleet
for her.
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MEAT TO ADVANCE IN PRICE.
The New York Retailers VIII Ask .
To z Centa Moro

to Cents More for 1t.
New York, August 1.-THE Herald says.
Retail meat dealers in Greater New York
are preparing to advance prices from to
. cents pound on all meats. They cou-
tend that unless they do so many of them
Will be forced TO the wall. They explain
that the present prices are little above the
wholesale cost. so that with their rent
and the fact that meat loses weight
through transportation, many marketmen
In New York are conducting business at a
loss.
At a meeting OF the Retail Butchers. as
ISOLATION IL was determined to take action
In the matter and resolution was drafted
recommending that prices be advanced
for an indefinite time The resolution Will
be introduced at the next regular meeting
OF tho association. August %. 1t is be-
iieved 1t Will be adopted by an oyerwhelm-
Ing vote.
Louis Wagner. president OF the associa-
tion. in an interview said: s"Beef is cost
Ing us from l-2 to cents per pound
more than II did year ago, The wnc.e-
safe price OF pork loins n month ago was
cents pound; today 1t is Q cents. A
pound OF lamb then cost us cents: now it
costs ~ l-2 cents, while calves at Q cents
pound are now IL cents.
:, Western wholesaler dealers control the
N n"ihet' tney nave Deen advanc-
,ng the price on account of the competi-
uon American beef has in the European
market Chicago beef Is selling at whole
sale In England today for cents a pound
Tess than IL Is here, Notwithstanding n
charge of N.T5 foot for refrigerator
room for transportation across the Allan
nc. 1t Is probable that the new sch edlle
WIZ go into effect within few weexs,
and 1t is certain that IL II is adopted II
WIZ remain In force until wholesale prices
are lowered
AS to the view the Chicago dealers
take Of the contemplated action Of tha
Butchers association, a representative OF
swift Co, said I'VE would be glad to
have the retailers advance prices, as they
are falling behind In their bills, and ~ no
change 10 made would not be surprised
within the next three months TO see half
OF them go out OF business"
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KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN OPENED.
william Gocbel Overcome by Heat
While, Spenlsiur

Mayncld, Ky, August 12 William Goe-
bel, nominated for governor. opened his
campaign here today at a large meeting,
which was addressed by him and by ex-
Senator Blackburn. When a little over
half through his speech Mr.. Goebel was
overcome by the heat and tainted, but
was quickly revived He was unable to
proceed with his speech. however.
At Bowling Green. Congressman e. Set
tie was similarly overcome while speaking
for the democratic ticket. The Mayaeld
meeting brought crowds from nclshboring
towns. train load came from Prracah
with Congressman Wheeler at It's head
party of State candidates and other
democratic leaders accompanied Messrs.
Goebel and Blackburn from Louisville to
Mayheld. The speech making occupied all
the afternoon and was continued tonight.
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have signed the agreement. Twenty-Five

have signed the agreement Twenty two
Of these are in Tampa, three in Havana,
two in New Orleans and two in Key West.
All these out-of-town factories are to be
moved to Tampa, which will then produce
fully 90 per cent OF the clear Havana
cigars made In the United States. These
factories viii bring with them 1000 to
5000 cgarmakers, which will increase
Tampa's cigarmaking population to II 900.
Eventually all the large cigar factories
in this country and Havana will come into
the agreement, and practically all the
cigars In this part of the world will soon
be turned out under one company and one
management In the appralsement OF
values the factories OF Tampa are TO go
in for the lump sum of $4,000, 900.
One of Tampa's leading cigar manufac-
turers has already been selected as gem
eral manager of the consolidated inter-
ests. The various factories belonging to
the combination will be operated under
the direction of this general manager, with
the assistance OF board OF directors and
a sub manager for each house. There
VIII be no practical changes In the grade
of brands OF any of the cigars manufac-
tured by the various houses,
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DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE.
Many Merchants and Papers Do Not
Favor Philadelphia Exposition.

Many Merchants and Papers Do Not
Favor Philadelphia Exposition.
Berlin, August 1.-THE sending OF mod
els to the Philadelphia exposition has been
discussed warmly in the press this week
and by a numer OF chambers of commerce
of the Rhenish province. Brandenburs
and Saxony decline to participate. as also
have a number of prominent merchants.
The argument mostly is that the pa1sici
petition means the fostering OF American
competition. The government, however,
takes a different view and has taken pains
TO make 1t public. The liberal press most
generally assume friendly attitude.
The National Zeitung insists that all
the arguments against participation in the
exhibition really tell in its favor, declar-
ing that such an occasion for Germanys
commerce to get on friendly footing with
importers will not soon return.
The Vossiche 11rung and other lead
ing commercial papers express sympa-
thetic views and public names OF a num-
Der of leading merchants who will attend
the exposition.
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BATTLE WITH YAOUIS TO-DAY
II Is Expected to Begin Early and Odds Are With
the Indians.


city between General
The
with odds In favor OF the In
Of today under
Fed
followed thirty
lions continue
morning General Torres
out scouts to avoid surprise hidden the
seventy slight wound and
there wereh wounded
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TO INITIATE our COUSINS.
lWiil Adopt British Colonial Meth.
DDS I'm the PhilfpDines

London, August 12.-The correspondent
OF the Associated Press learns that the
state department at Washington has been
making inquiries of the British colonial
once regarding the government of the
sritish colonies in the East with the sup
posed view OF adoption OF British methods
"a the philippines. The American policy
mere Is being watched interestedly by the
British authorities.
an ofncial of the colonial office ex-
PRESSED the belief that the United States
!, mii nave TO reform it's civil service before
:, ,', voulu OBTAIN any degree Of success In the
government OF the Philippines.
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VAN WICK MOVEMENT.
Southern Politicians Declare Croker
Must Keep Hands on.


Especial to The Post.)
New York, August 1.-THE World has
the following from Saratoga; The South
ern democratic politicians declare openly
that Richard Croker must keep his hands
on tho Van Wyck movement or there will
be trouble. and It will be simply matter
OF the survival OF the fttest.
The fact OF the general report In the
Southern democratic papers that William
J. Bryan while in congress refused to vote
for Crisp for speaker. because he was In
the Confederate army, was telegraphed to
the Southern politicians here today. They
said that that alone would ruin Bryan's
chances In the Southern States, and that
organs sun has set and he had better
retire as soon as possible"
A candidate for the vice presidency has
matHialized In Governor Stephens Of Mis-
souri,. He Il being doomed by the st.
Louis democratic boss. Hugh J. Brady,
who avers that Stephens possesses more
political strength In Missouri than ex-
0ovesnor Stone Of that State. who. they
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DO NOT WANT FORAKER.
The Senator Wsy Not Be Asked TO Stump
Ohio Next Fall.
he IS OPPOSED BY THE HANNA FACTION
His AntaRonism 20 Hanna at the
Columbus Convention Has Not
Bcen Forgotten.

Cleveland. o., August 1o.-It is said to
be quite possible that Senator Foraker will
not be asked to go upon the stump in the
approaching campaign
Up to the present time no invitation has
been sent to him, nor has any indication
been given to his friends that his services
are needed or desired Senator Foraker
is now in the East, so that his personal
views upon the situation are not obtain
able. but his friends here are wondering
whether the Hanna management will have
the hardihood to ignore him entirely. He
is magnetic and effective orator. and
enjoys popularity not exceeded by any
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GARTER HARRISON INVITED
To Go to Kentucky and Make
Speeches for Goebel.

Especial to The Post)
Chicago. August l2.--Joudge r. N. Ogden
of New Orleans. Mayor Harrison's father
in-law, left tonight for Hudson river,
Michigan. where the mayor Is spending
his vacation, bearing an invitation from
the democratic committee of Kentucky for
the mayor to so TO that State In September
and accompany w. j, Bryan In the cam
palgn the latter has promised to make
in aid OF the election OF Goobel. A similar
invitation is to be sent TO Ex-Governor
Stone OF Missouri, and the purpose is to
have the trio make a grand tour OF the
State, arousng democratic enthusiasm in
behalf of the democratic nominee for gov
ernor
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CRITICISM BY GERMANS.
United States and England Charged with
AnimOSity Toward Germany.
THE SAMOAN MIDDLE BEING REHASHED
German Claims for Property De-
stroycd DurihE the Troubles Not
as Large as Heretofore believed.

copyrighted, 1899. by Associated Press.)
Berlin, August 12.-Samoa is still the
subject OF great deal of attention and
the press is full Of comment, the bulk
of the criticism, however, being directed
against England.
The Kreuz Zeitung says Samoa Is
not an object of sufficient Importance for
Germany to make a crucial point in her
policy, but It is an object whereby she
can measure how far political solidarity
is feasible with England"
The mouthpiece of the agrarians, the
Deutsche Tages Zeitung, in a bitter edi-
torial. charges both England and the
United States with showing systematic
anmosity toward Germany in the Samoan
muddle from beginning to end, attacks the
foreign Office for yielding every point to
these peers and says 1t would have been
wiser to renounce from the start all
claims to Samoa and to have insisted on
equivalents elsewhere.
The Cologne Gazette, however, in an in
spired article, takes these fault flinders
severely to talks and ridicules the notion
that Germany is making enemies of all
the powers over territory by indifference.
The papers claim that the agrarians stir
up trouble with the United States in or
der to render impossible the conclusion
OF the commercial treaties-and this for
their own selfish ends.
From semi-official reports it appears
that the German claims for property de-
stroyed in Samoa during the troubles are
not nearly so large as hitherto believed,
not over 800 600 marks.
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MAY CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Question Now Under Consider
alton by Secretary Root.

Washington, August 12.-Secre-
tary Root has under consideration
the question OF calling for volun-
teers. While he has not decided
definitely to do so. preparations are
being made for the call, should it
ibe decided to issue one when the
thirteen regiments now being or
ganized are completed. 1t is said
that additional troops may be need
ed 10 relieve those who have been
fer some time In the tropical re-
gious, 1t is also suggested that It
may be deemed advisable to In
crease the army of General Otis.
Secretary Root has under consid-
Grafton communications from Gen
eral Brooke. asking to bring noms
some of the troops now in Cuba.
1t has been practically determined
to have FIVE battalions sent to the
United States.
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THE BOUNDARY DISCUSSION.
The Proceedings Are Being Unneces
sarily PrOtracted

London, August 12.-|The Times, In an
editorial this morning on the Venezuelan
boundary arbitration commission, COM
planned that the proceedings are unneces-
sarily protracted, and expressed a fear
that the example thus set will Operate
TO prejudice the arbitration mode OF set
Ting difficulties"
It says: Unfortunately. this is a too
common drawback to international refer
ences. Witness also the Delagoa and Ber-
ing sea cases. II the system is not to
break down the tribunals we must exercise
Tree hand in discouraging the prejudices
OF physical energy in which modern ad-
vocates are too prone to indulge.
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AFTER STANDARD OIL.
General of Nebraska
Has Begun n Suit.

ohama, Neb., August 12.--At-
,torney General Smythe today began
proceedings In the district court OF
this county against the Standard
Oil company.
The case Is brought under the
Nebraska anti-t trust law. He asks
that the company, which he alleges
is trust and controls the price OF
petroleum and it's products, be GUST
ed from the State and enjoined
from doing business therein. The
petition not only names the Stand
ard Oil company as defendants, but
a number OF other firms and COR
,porations which are alleged to be
owned and controlled by the Stand
ard OIL company.
The attorney general has an
nounced his intention to bring
similar action against other alleged
trusts as soon as possible.
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Nashville. Tenn. August l2.--Governor
Mcmillan today appointed the democratic
members Of congress- in the State as dele
gates to the conference relative TO Trusts
and combinations which will be held a,
Chicago September 1916 under the an
epices OF the Civic Federation. The aeis-
cation consists OF John A. Moon. q n
snodgrass, James d; Richardson, j. w.
Gaines. N n. Cox. f. W. Sims, Rice A
Pierce and r. w. Cariker. '"'e a.
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ANGLETOy ITsss
tensively Cuitis.'s.

Rtcc md strnwberrie,
tensively cult.s I, ss
| Angleton, Texas, August - =,
was let yesterday to Mes'r'' =. ~
Dougherty for the erection =, +.
some two-story brick sch0~ MO-
ali modern fittings. The es..sl
was s5os5. The work Of s''
commence at once. -
Judge Wells Thompson '.,.,l 4
Ansleton today for Hs =. Sd
S Soupe' much ns damas. to ~ u.s., s'' u
o caney. AS soon a. y. e0 ,aamsItIp
Hampstead he will VIZ. .nItlysurl
some pointers on rico . oa ~,
b his intenetlon to quilt sS''H Il. 4,
together. He VIII p'A
cane. q IAvIs o.
whose rice crop was .a,, s,.s. q
are going on with then ~, i 4
s arr will plant 200 s ". ag
Rayn will plant wv ssms ~
several others IN me .,s1Iy.
VIII r., pra ~ + ' 3. warren Y u
nIant 17b acres OF al,
am All Of tho II Angleton e i,rl s.sss
vast ST. al quantities Of fal! ~
less than seventy-asss ssrt ~
berries t will be PLANTED . us,a ~
a large amount Of ca.s'si est
good cd money crops; A. aI,..atsi
e Can't will DO
spring. .,eraI pplSlS
The fiood will prove !, 10
! M his neighborhood, as y
- a rners TO diversity. .,,o, -
! n the n's, YESTERDAY, : "a =
az nat : r. zachry at s:s'
t ~ Z Houston o. aaosas''s
cotton.
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To Inye.tIgate rru..

Chicago. August u. Senator Kyja has
decided to call meeting Of the Industrial
commission in Chicago this fail for tho
purpose Of investigating trusts. manusao-
turing. transportation. freight rates az.
working OF the interstate commerce com
mission ana the elevator combine.
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States circuit court. The allss,tD,
petition In this extraordiuary i.
swer and exceptions Of me ,ar,.1
taken from the record. IN sub,,,,. }
lows.
s. NJ. and H. R. Burt u. n. M.
Life Insurance. Company Of Cilsl,,u
S. M. and H. R. Burt 0, Inn,
Texas. represent that on Aufuk
defendant company issued 1 liz
policy to VIM. E. Burt Of Tf,u, Z,
5000 in favor Of Anna Y. Burt n
VIM. e. Burt. On or about ssphnss
Anna NJ. Burt. Joined By hsr hr,,c
veyed to petitioners (brothefs d NJ +
oho-half interest In the policy. o. Z
July "A, 1896, VIM. d. Bun hsIar y
his wife and children died, and b 1
1897. Burt conveyed to petlusna d
inE half interest In the lusuraucs ~
sequently, Burt having been iraa1
the alias OF Eugene Burt for ~ r
his wife. was tried. convietd AZ 7
to be hanged. The sentence vi u
on the 9th Of May. 1898. pe,itiunlnt1
Burt did Lot murder his wife. Eynf|
done so. his act would not have ~
insurance policy. Petitioner tuiHa1
the insurance company Refused b n
premium on the said policy. pslua
for judgment and also for SeN Dr.
lawyers fees and costs.
Defendant filed gensrsl ~
special answer said: That Duft n
the time the second premium NJ N
failed to pay or to maks tender I I
that the day after the date ~ pfsa
due a payment was rendered y
to the compaDy's agent At Austa, y
was refused. because prsyloul Y
said premium fell due VIM & bun
dered his wife and two minor tAa1
was at the time the tender VA y.
tive from Justice, which tact M =
to plaintiffs at and before ths tns 2
the tender; that murder ID 4 tiaH
punishable by death.
The answer further SAYS 0at
after the Texas agent Of The een1ir
fused to receive the premium, -
amount OF the premium by tasrps
home office at Cincinnati. Ihr
the fact that the agent had rttuia
the premiums. and made tne hh
that the remittance was mace q
the beneficiarles, when they W.
Anna NJ. Burt, the only bertnnaH
the policy, was dead. Thus ~
the fact that Burt had murdered ~
money was received by ", L. Ms
in the home office. who had 20 ~ n
power to receive the same. aha =.
renewal receipt for said premium
the president or secretary. in 4,
learned Of this iasl ELL y
and disayowed the action o. ~, y.
Ing the premium. and insisted ~
forcem<nt OF forfeiture. anc a. ~
10 plaintiffs the amount OF the p'.1
thermore, plaintiffs have never ~
dered 10 pay. the third premlaa -
policy The company eontenss
having murdered his we y. II
named In the policy. foriehsu NJ
might otherwise have nso !. ,,,rdst
Of kin. and that, thereiore w !,
heirs OF VIM. E. Burt. can ns
recover on said policy. 8. 4
Defendant, after recitns ~
rial sentence and ignomlnlon ~, W
asks that planting ought %, o.. y ,,'Iss
,amee n would be against publc vI's
,,,, Inc nlaintlffs to recover o. ~ ,ss
mn ,he o b'n a, he hands Of public w
ouIt uIeu 49, .,centious the loSe
,ided for defendant; r niII Is hsis
. writ OF error when W"
court In November.
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say. le seeking the vice presidential nom
nation on the Bryan ticket.
Senator German. II is alleged. substan-
TALLY states that he was in hearty accord
with the Van Wyck movement, and he
considered Van Wyck one OF the strongest
democrats in the political field. Judge
Wliet OF Alabama will arrive Monday
night. when regular conference OF the
Van Wyck boomers will be held.
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Anti-CocbcI Conyention..

| Frankfort, Ky, August l2,-sixty-ninv
counties in Kentucky held anti-Goebel
conventions today and appointed delegates
to the anti-Goebel State convention at
Lexington next Wednesday About TWEEN
ty-hye counties will appoint delegates next
MOnday
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HAVANA CIGAR TRUST.
All the Factories In This Country
and Cuba to he Included.
(SnaeIal IN Tha Post

Tampa, Fla, August decentralization
OF the leading cigar manufacturing inter-
ests OF Tampa. Key West. New Orleans
and Havana is in progress. The plan is
for all the large factories in the four cities
named to enter into cooperative body
or trust. Each factory is to be appraised
At Its value and the owners are to be al
lowed corresponding amount of stock In
tho consolidation. Twenty mine factories
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FIGHTING BEGUN.
Government Troops and DO.
,,,t,t,u, ypsurrcufs Clash

Government Troops and Do
minican Insurgents Clash.
Cape Haytien. August 12.-Twelve
hundred insurgents today crossed
the Yequi river under fire. During
the engagement the government
forces lost eighteen men killed, but
there were no fatalities among the
insurgents.
A dispatch from Banica an
inounces that the entire province OF
Neybn Is ready to rise in favor OF
General Jiminez.
General Toribo Garcia is expect
ed from Culia to assume command
of the movement.