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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
GERMANY's TRADE WITH UNCLE
SAM.
II the United States Retaliates Thou
sands OF Germans VIII Be Ruined
and Sugar Industry Ruined.

WASHINGTON. May 23-vice- Con-
sui Murphy. at Madgeburg. has trans
mitted to the state department an ex-
tract from a German publication OF
recent date, containing facts and fig
ures which indicate strongly the prime
Importance Of Germany's trade with
the United States.
A statement OF the exports to the
United States from the consular dis
tricts in Northern Germany alone, for
the first quarter OF 1900. is shown as
amounting to slS.1O6.OOO The amount
is nearly double the value Of the ex-
ports during the first quarter OF 1895.
These figures are for Northern Ger
many alone When the amounts for
the remainder of the empire are added.
the total is estimated at about Sl42.-
SOO, 900.
How many thousands OF Germans
are now dependent upon this trade for
their support" says the article, "and
would be without bread II II were
suddenly to stop? In the trade with
the United States. Germany has won
an important position, standing next to
England in the matter OF goods ex-
ported to the United States last year.
In 1898 the United States imported slO.-
100000 worth Of sugar from Germany.
The amount Of sugar in bygone years
that had ben sent from Germany to the
United States has varied with the
crops, in favorable years as much as
s2S, 100000 worth being exported to that
country.
This immense trade in sugar." the
article stats. will continue, provided
peaceful and friendly relations are
maintained in the United States. But,
If the Americans are forced into retail
iation by the strict enforcement of the
meat inspection law, and friendly
trade relations are ruptured, the ex-
portatiOn Of German sugar to the
United States will come to a stop, and
Germany be left without a purchaser
for the enormous mass OF sugar pro-
duced."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

OAKLAND, Cal, May 2S.-A train OF
box cars laden with merchandise, In
cludlng large quantity Of dynamite
and black powder, caught fire last
night in the railroad yards here. There
was scarcity Of water and though
facing almost certain death, the fire.
men and train hands coupled the cars
to switch engine and, drawing them
under a tank used for filling the To-
comotlves. succeeded in extingulshlng
the flames before an explosion occur
red The roof Of car containing sew
erai tons Of dynamite was burned
through.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

ue 10 fill, Il will discuss Mr., Lyman's
explanations. merely as a matter OF
curiosity. So far as his candidacy for
county superintendent Of schools is
concerned. his Aguinaldo poem settled
that-defeated him. Voters want
Americans who love their country and
their flag In office. and when they de-
sire to honor a citizen by electing him
TO office. they pick out men who are
true blue" and not men who desire
to send aid and comfort to this coun-
try's enemies. Moral: Don't write
poetry, and don't fall in love with a
savage who Is numbering brave Amer
ican soldiers from ambush. and then
run for Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
NEW TOBACCO COMPANY.
Gigantic Combination Formed to Fight
the Present Trust.

NEW YORK. May 2a.-Intercsts
Identified with the international To-
bacco Company. soon 10 be organized
In opposition to the American and
Continental Tobacco Companies. an
nounce that 10 additional options had
been secured by them, located In va
rlous parts OF the country. and that the
work Of Incorporating the company
win be accomplished before the explr.
alton Of the present week. Il Is said
to be more than likely that the capi-
talizatlon as originally proposed will
be Increased by several millions.
II is planned but not definitely decid-
ed, those interested say. to authorize
the issue OF s9O.OOO.OOO OF stock. pre-
ferred and common, and It iS express
ly stated that there will be no bond
issue. A meeting Of owners OF the
leading constituent companies was held
last night but no news was given out
for publication.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

inder its name the American Bible
lnion. II is well known that before
he original organization before Il took
hese two organizations were united
hey had been bitter rivals and that
after their consolidation some Of their
members wanted to keep up the con-
aict. The Rev. George w, Herver,
who represets the original American
and Foreign Bible Society faction, said
last night
"The time has come for dlsmember-
mcnt. During the last 10 years or
more the American Bible Union faction
has been IN control OF the society. 1t
has appropriated money in direct varl.
ance with the constitution OF the SO
eiety, the money contributed should be
expended In disseminating the bible
among the heathen and thus aid the
work Of the missionaries, Instead, the
controlling element in the board has
been spending money In getting out
another English version of the bible,
Another point OF illegalty In
the present administration of the work
Of the society lies In the fact that 1t
turns its money over to the publication
house OF the church In Philadelphia,
A committee has been appointed TO re-
view the situation and decide whether
the society should apply to the SUI
preme court for receiver or wait for
an injunction. II the committee is not
advised to take the first course In three
or four months. I myself will ask for
an injunction"
The committee which was appointed
at the melting Of the society on Monday
TO review the situation as Indicated
by Mr.. Herver consists OF the Rev.
Leighton Williams. Rev. j. n. Folwell
and D. W. Perkins. Mr. Williams. in
speaking OF the situation. said:
Il do not look upon the work OF our
committee as hopeless. I believe that
a clause may be inserted in the con-
stitution which will prevent further
money being spent on other versions
of the bible than the old King James
version. There are seminaries and a
multitude OF scholars for this work OF
further revision Of the bible"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
BROOKLYN HANDICAP,
1t Promises to Be a Great Raee-A
Large Field of Starters.

NEW YORK. May 2s.-There is every
Indication that a field of nineteen start
ers will face the flag for the Brooklyn
handicap. which viii be run at Grave
send on Saturday next. OF these no
fewer than thirteen have been re-
turned as winners. either at Aqueduct
or at Morris Park. and the remaining
six are perfectly fit to do strenuous bat
tie for the great prize.
The majority Of them will get their
final trial today. and then win come
the beginning Of the speculation. By
common consent. John Beraud. the
property Of William c. Whitney. the
kingpin OF the two-year-olds Of 1SsS.
and the winner OF the withers and the
Belmont in 1899. will share the honor
OF public favoritism with Perry Bel
mont's Ethelbert, who began the sea-
san so brilliantly by capturing the
Metropolitan. But Ethelbert will have
no such gallop to the wire as he had
at Morris Park. and Jean Beraud must
needs be in the pink Of condition and
have more than a moderate share Of
good racing luck to be first to catch
the eye Of the judges at the finish.
The West-that Is, the distinctive
West-because we do not say what class
MI. Madden or Mr. Winner or the
others whom we surely hare with us
in the festal season as Westerners-
viii be represented by its best horse,
Patten, who arrived here on Monday.
He has been handicapped at his best
form. but last night it looked as though
he wOul have the services Of Spencer
in the saddle, and that means much in
a race in which the judgment of the
jockeys necessarily will come into play
after the first mad rush for position
win have been gone through Tommy
Burns has an engagement to ride
Wait Not, and, If the Messrs. Sehorr
win consent, he will leave st. Louis
this morning to fulfill it.
At the present writing the probable
starters and jockeys are:
Imp. Clay; Jean Beraud, Turner;
Ethelbert, Mahsr; Batten, Spencer;
Kinley Mack, McCue; Box, o'Connor;
Approval, odom; Rafaello, jenkins;
Half Time, Bullman; Lothario, Shaw;
Kriss Kringle. -; The Kentuckian,
Clawson; Wait Not, Burns; Latson,
Pickering, Survivor. -; Knight Of
the Garter, Slack; Herbert, Mitchell;
Advance Guard, Dangman; strath-
coma, Henry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

the state OF lallso, We're demolished
by the recent earthquake, When the
.frst tremhlnss were tet, the inhabit-
ants He'd TO the mountains, Had they
remained IN their houses there would
have been heavy loss OF life, Much
damage was also done IN ruscacuesco
and Tonlta.
The water OF large lake, near the
town OF zapotalan, disappeared In a
great assure In the earth, which seemed
to be produced by a second shock that
lasted about one minute. The bed OF
the former lake Is now dry, and the
hssure can be plainly seen. Il Is over
three miles long and from one to three
feet wide. The tidal wave which swept
In from the ocean after the shock did
little damage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
OREGON TOWN DESTROYED.
Fire Sweeps Lakeview Out OF Exist
ence-No Lives Were Lost.

RENO New. May 23.--A special TO
the Gazette says the entire business
part Of Lakeview. Oregon, with the ex-
ception Of two small houses. was des-
troyed by fire this morning, the loss
including the Lakeview Examiner Of
nee and several private dwellings. The
telegraph office Is In the street.
The entire loss Is estimated at $780,
900, insurance unknown. No lives were
lost. There has been no actual suf-
fering as the people are being pro-
vided for.
The only business structure saved
was the drug store Of DR.. Bernard
DAILY. democratic nominee for congress
in the first district.
Heroic Work OF Flremen and Train
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
BIBLE PUBLISHERS DISPUTE.
They Cannot Get Along in Harmony
and viii Work Independently.

NEW YORK, May 23.-It would ap,
pear from statements made by certain
members Of the American and Foreign
Bible Society that that organization is
to end its existence within a few
months. These members make up thar
part Of the society which represents
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
FIFTEEN PER CENT.

NEW YORK, May 2S.--The will OF
the late Benjamin H. Howell, the su-
gar merchant, disposes Of an estate
valued at si.5OO.OOO and gives $4,000
to Brooklyn charities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
SWALLOWED uF THE LAKE.
Terrible Earthquake Shakes Portions Of
Mexico Fissure Three Miles
Long.

CHICAGO, May BRA special to the
board from Guadalajara, Mex, says:
Many buildings in the town Of Aut-
Ian, situated in the southern part Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
rHr vIcToRIAN pIsABLEp.

TACOMA. May "a Steamer Victo-
rian which left here last night met with
mishap and was forced to return to
Tacoma.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
UNITARIANs MET.
Present Year Prosperous One for the
Association-Many Bequests.

BOSTON, May 2S.-At the business
melting Of the American Unitarian
Association, the following officers were
elected. President, Samuel A. Elliott,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24
PoLITIcAL NOTES.
Republican Legislative Ticket a Good
one-Men Who Are Trading on
Their Lodges for Votes.

Never before In the history OF Clat-
sop county have candidates for public
office dared TO so 10 voters belong
ing to the same secret orders as them
selves. and solicit their votes on the
plea that they were ''fraternal broth
ers. and therefore should receive the
support Of all members of the order,
or orders, TO which they belonged. Yet
this has been done by one or two men
running for Office as independents this
year. AS everyone-whether members
OF secret order or not-knows. one
of the strctest rules of fraternal or
ganizations is that politics shall have
no place in the order, inside or out
side the lodge room, and The men who
have dared TO prostitute their VOWS in
this or that secret society. win feel
the weight Of the displeasure OF their
brethren. both before and after elec-
ton
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

Mr.. Lyman has written two adver-
tisements and one card, defending his
position in offering laid and comfort
to Aguinaldo," and for ealing that saw
age a hero. He uses one argument
TO the democrats and another to the
republicans. and with them both fails
to clear himself Of the charges made
against him. Some day, when the
Astorian has space Of no especial val
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

There are other candidates who are
using quite as dangerous an argument
for their success, and they are the
men who are trying to get otes on the
plea OF nationality. Now. the voters in
the United States suppose that every
man running for office is an American
citizen. That is what he should be,
no matter where he is born. II natur-
allied as an American citizen. his oath
cuts him Oft from all claims upon the
country where he was born, and he
is either an American or a traitor;
not only a traitor to this country but
TO his native land. When a man asks
to be naturalized. he swears he wants
10 become an American. and he also
swears that he relinQuishes all claims
70 citizenship in any other country, in
other words. casts aside the country
of his birth for that Of his adoption.
When he goes to voter and asks him
to support him for an office in the
United States on the ground that he
is entitled to the voters support be-
cause he was born in come other coun-
try, he practically admits that he was
false to his native country when he
took that oath. And voters win spot
men OF this class and treat them as
they deserve.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

Sheriff Linville's fight is getting
along swimingly as the boys say.
Hansen and Wickman are Industrious
ly fighting each other and dividing the
small minority vote between them,
while Linville. backed not only by his
party but by his official record. Of
which he has reason to be proud, is
going right along gathering in the
solid vote that means election.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-05-24

The legislative ticket presented to
the voters by the republicans Is one
that surely deserves hearty support.
Stokes and Young make team" as
the saying is, that is hard 10 beat.
So far as Mr.. Stokes is concerned, his
long career in this county has made
him known to almost every citizen in
1t. They have dealt with MIN as man
to man and found him honest; they
know that he knows the needs Of this
district as well as any man in it, and
they believe he will carry into public
life the precepts and principles that
have made his private life a successful
one. Mr.. Young is an attorney of ac-
knowledged ability. Not only does he
know what the law is, as written in the
statute books, but he knows what
some Of the laws ought to be, and it
Will be his chief concern TO have GER
tain injurious laws remedied or remov-
ed from the statutes entirely. II is a
good combination. Stokes and Young;
the careful. cautious man of business
VINO known the needs of the people
and the able advocate who can present
them in legal form ready sor adop-
ton. Both men are OF too high chaTac-
ter to need the Endorsement Of this
or any other newspaper and both men
are entitled to the suffrages they will
surely receive.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
Advertised for Bids

Florence, April 3.-(Special) )-The build ing committe of the Lauderdale county commissioners court has advertised for bids for the completion of the new court house, the contract for which was origi- naly had by Arthur Marshall, who sunk several thousand dollars in the job and left it in the lurch. Representatives of surety company which bonded Marshal were pres ent at the meeting of the commissioners and reserved the right to reject all bids and Complete the contract upon their own re- sponsibility. There is something like $20, 900 yet due by the county on the original con- tract price
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
JOINT DEBATE
Brandon, Wallace and Pitts Are on the
 Stump

Florence, April 3.-GSpecial.)- .)-General W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa, Hon. John
 H. Wallace of Huntsville and Hon. Lew
 ellyn Pitts of Selma, spoke in this county,
 at Rogersville and Lexington, yesterday,
 General Brandon speaking in the interest of Governor Johnston. and Messrs Wal
 lace and Pitts in the interest of Senator Morgan. Ex-Congressman Williams, who was also to appear for Governor John ston, did not come, but will report for duty at East Florence on Wednesday night. The Morgan speakers were invited here to meet the friends of Governor Johnston, and they will speak at Greenllill and St. Florian today. After the speaking at East Florence Wednesday night, the friends of the governor will go into the western end of the county, and will be met by local Morgan men. Reports from the northern and eastern portions of the coun- ty the past week, where the legislative candidates are now making a tour, are to the effect that the county is practically solid for Morgan. An important confer- ence of the Morgan forces has been called 10 meet in this city next Monday morning.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
ANOTHER CROOK
 HAS BEEN CAUGHT New York Harry" Arrested in G4 Nashville ONE OF THE NOTED GANG Man is Being Held in Nashville on the Charge of Vagrancy Birmingham
 Authorities Have Been Com
 municated With

Nashville. Tenn, April 3.-(Special.)- Morris Ollandorf, who claims to be a Ger man gardener, but who Is suspected of being a noted crook, was arrested yester- day morning by Patrolman Lucats and Dwyer, and is being held on charge of vagrancy.
 Yesterday morning Ollandorf and George Epstein, a tailor, became engaged in a difficulty on North College street and the latter fired several shots at ollandorf. Both were carried to the station house. Then Epstein stated to Chief Curran that Ollandorf was a crook known as New York Harry" and who is wanted at Bir- mingham for safe cracking
 The Birmingham authorities were com municated with and Orandorf will be held pending further investigation. An officer is expected to arrive today from Birmingham.
 Chief Curran is not inclined to think much of the case and apparently places but little reliance in Epstein's story.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
SHOT A CROOK
Selma Detective Seriously Wounds a
 Wanted Man

Selma, April 3.-(Special) )-Last night about 73O Special Officer Jesse Seay shot and seriously wounded man supposed to be a criminal who is wanted in Texas. At first it was thought that he was one of the men who were in the Birmingham robbery in which the policemen were shot, as he answered to the description of one of the men. A photograph very much resembling the man appears In the Texas Detective Guide, marked No. TOT B. MT Seay had been watching the man all day and was in- formed by some one that he was wanted. and at the same time he was cautioned about not taking too many chances when he attempted to make the arrest.
 Learning that the man claimed to be a brickmason, MT. Seay introduced himself as man of tine same profession, and invited him into Swersen's restaurant on Washing ton street to get glass of beer. The beer was ordered and when the stranger went to raise 1t to his mouth Seay pulled his gun and ordered him to throw up his hands. In an instant the suspect turned in 8 striking attitude with the glass upraised, drawing his pistol with his left hand. Seay then fired, the ball striking just below the left nipple, going entirely through the body. In falling the wounded man threw the glass at MT. seay and his pistol, saying Shorty, you got me-" He was immediately convey ed to the City infirmary. While his wounds were being dressed he turned to Captain of Police Walters and said: "I don't know what will come out of this: there may be a reward, but don't want that dam Shorty (ponting to MT. Seay) to get one cent of it." On his person was found a Smith and Wesson 32-calibre pistol, a pocketbook con- taining $10, and a pair of key-hole plyers and skeleton key. The man said that his right name was Frank Carter, but that he was known as Frank Howard, and that he was born in Ray county, Missouri The mans wound is not thought to be danger ous.
 Mrs. Emanuel Meyer, lately of McClinton, Ia., died at her home in this city this morning at~9:30 of pneumonia, and will be buried tomorrow evening at o'clock
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Five Hundred Delegates Will Go to
 Opelika.

Opelika, April 3.-(Special.) l.)-The seven teenth annual convention of Alabama Sum day schools convenes here tomorrow. Un- usual interest is evinced in the convention this year. Over five hundred delegates will be In attendance, many of whom are ar irving. Many prominent Sunday school workers from over the Union will be here. Ample provisions for entertaining have been made,
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
Line Steamer Rewarded

London, April 3.-The Hamburg American line steamer Venetia, Captain Schitke. has been awarded G3,OO0 for towing the dis- abled British steamer Frederick Knight into St. Thomas last January.
 The Frederick Knight was bound from Malta for New Orleans and had lost her propeller and shaft The enetia lowed her 800 miles.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
k1PL1NG ON JOUBERT
Harper's Weekly Will Contain His New
 Poem

New York, April 3.-The next issue of Harper's Weekly will contain a poem by Rudyard Kipking on General Joubert, which was sent by cable from South Africa. Two of the three verses follow Copyright, With those that bred with those that
 loosed, the strife He had no part, whose hands were clean
 of gain: But subtle, strong and stubborn, gave his
 life
 To a lost cause, and knew the gift was
 vain. Later shall rise a people sane and great, Forged in strong fires, by equal war made
 one: Telling old battles over without hatred Modest his name shall pass from sire to
 son.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail in business by trying to do too many things, To be sue
 cessfui every one should select some one special business. and to that devote 3 his whole time and a attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mlngham, Ala.,.,..l l have treated exciu-
The age-herald., 1900-04-04

eively and cured thousands of patients su. tering with all manner of private trouDlvs' 1 Sexual Weakness. Syphilis, stricture, Go n, orrhoea, etc. 1 offer you a certainty .. cure. My charges are reasonable. l may be a stranger to you. If so, refer you with permission to First National ,s, DanH, Alabama National Bank. Jefferson C1unss ,.ars savings Bank and Steiner Bros, bannot ots as to my responsibility for my con.rst Write for prices and terms. Address pr pr F. D. Holloway, Watts Bldg. Third 1s and Twentieth street. Birmingham ,r.,,.n.
 Office corner Third avenue ana ueth street. over Singer Sewing Maont company. Entrance on Third avenue h door to Birmingham Water Works coin- pany.
 Office hours s:3o a. m. to b:so ?. m. sun- days. 10 a. m. to IA m.
The age-herald., 1900-04-04
Stockholders' Meeting

The regular annual meeting of the stock holders of the Lewisburg Coal and Coke company will be held at the office of the company at Lewisburg, Ala, on Tuesday, the first day of May 1900, at p. m.
 J. H. LEE, President H. s. JENKINS, Secretary.
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