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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
TERROR IN GUATEMALA
HE PEOPLE FEAR ANOTHER VOL
CANlC ERUPTION.
large Portion of the Country Has
Been Laid Waste and Property in
Cities Damaged.

Tapachula, State Of Chiapas, Mexico. oc-
tober 3l.-There IS stil great alarm here
owing to the eruption of Santa Maria noun
tain, over the line IN Guatemala, The com
mon people have been in a state OF VERT
able CONSERVATION, running about the
street, as the ashes fell and regarding
their fate as sealed. For fifty-three hours
the city was almost totally dark, nfuslng
terror into the stoutest hearts Surround
ing coffee planters have experienced great
loss and across the line in Guatemala
many valuable properties have been dc,
stfeSe
Iacana volcano. near at hand, shows no
signs of breaking out. There has been no
loss of life. but thieves have taken adyan-
tage of the terror and confusion to steal
cattle from neishboring ranches.
on the coast the ashes fell, covering the
decks Of ships, and there was genuine terror
experienced in Port San Benito. One Of
the most terrifying experiences here was
tAA persistent loud subteTanean rumhllngS
plten approaching In loudness the discharge
e. n battery OF siege guns. Ii has beer
hard work to re-establish telegraphic com
mYnicati0n With the federal capital, but
the authorities and telegraph officials hav,
Nerked increasingly II was something O
Areilef 70 the strained feeling OF the PEG
ne to get again Into touch with the outsid,
World. Business Is still depressed, as
fen Sc OF fear rests on the people
taiendue. which STANDS on the spot wherl
2 frfat prehistoric city was built. was II
ftate OF panic when the great darkness
e4ne. W ashes fell apundanty
Is feared that Central America Is e
eAperience stil further disturhancps ma.
NHat loss Of life and property.
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ANGLO.GERMAN RELATIONS.
European Interest Is Conferred Upon DeIagoa
Bay Negotiations.
THREE MONARcHS WILL CONFER.
Emperor William and King Charles Of Portugal VIII
Meet King Edward and Discuss the Matter
Of Concessions in South Africa.
Especial to The post.)

London November For the next ten days Euro
political interest will center about AngloGerman
relations the immediate point of attention being the
negotiations with Portugal to her possessions in
South Africa 1t is semtofAciay asserted that the
presence of King Charles during Emperor Williams
visit to King Edward viii lead to the attention and
ratification Of arrangements entered into FIVE years
age In London, when the Portuguese monarch--then
badly in need Of fundsstened to British proposal
regarding the reversion of Delagoa bay
That proposal is believed to have been substantial
ly follows Portugal to give Britain option to
lease Delagoa bay for long term, with right Of way
meanwhile to transport troops Lorenzo Mar.
quez Britain the other hand to guarantee the in.
volatility of Portugals territory in all parts OF the
world and render certain financial aid to the Lisbon
government by way Of an indirect loan"
Events have changed the face of affairs since this
scheme considered Today South Africa is the
keystone OF the advance Of the British empire. To
retain the whole territory is vital Germany however
opposes any arrangement that would give Britain
military and trade advantages, unless German ann
billions and interests in Africa receive compensatory
concessions. The making of such arrangement
therefore probably will engage the attention of the
three monarehs when they meet here.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
SARA ezRNHAaDr IN GERMANY.
Her Engagement Has Not Been as Successful as
peeted-crItios Were Very Hostile.

Her Engagement Has Not Been as Successful as Elk
pected-crtcs Were Very Hostile.
Berlin, November 1.-Sarah Bernhard finished her
Berlin engagement Sunday evening Though the
tickets sold at high premium, and she had abundant
applause her engagement has not been the success
expected
The critics were rather hostile, especially in the
case of Hamlet" The negotiations for the actress
appearance at Dresden and Lepsic have been dropped
owing to a disagreement about the terms After
playing at Hamburg Nine. Bernhard will return here
for performance for the benefit Of the German and
French consumption cure establishments The pro-
ceeds will be diyided1equally between them.
Nine. Bernhardts playing in Germany has recalled
the ruin of Baron Won Magnus through dinner given
the actress at Copenhagen. The baron. who Ger
minister to Denmark and most of the other mem
bers in the diplomatic corps, were present and
various toasts were drunk. The baron politely sug
gested that they drink to France
yes cried Nine Bernhard, we drink to France;
but to all France-to Alsace and Lorraine"
The baron drank to the toast; Prince Bsmark dis
missed him. and the baron died in an asylum for the
insane.
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MEXICAN RAILWAYS GROWING.

New Lines Are Proected-GeneraI Snyman Is Inspect
Ing Land Suitable for 5oer Settlers
Mexico City November ALBERT j. Priton has
been granted additional concession for railway
from Puruandiro, state of Michoacan, to Irapuato,
state of Guanajuato This is supplementary to a
former. concession granted in March
The Merida and Peto Railway company operat-
ing in the peninsula OF Yucatan has been granted a
concession for branch line of sixty kilometers
General Snyman; the Boer leader who is travel
ing in this country inspecting lands suitable for Boer
colonies has been most enthusiastically received in
interior towns and cities. He is in the state
Of Mchoacan and will probably continue his journey
to the Jacifc coast.
military club, called El Centre NIilitar has been
naugurated here with General Reyes, minister Of
war, presiding at the opening exercises 1t is the
first distinctiyely military club organized here
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THE VISIT OF EMPEROR WILLIAM.

German officials Hope the British Feeling VIII be
Softened by the Kaiser.
New York, November German official circles
anticipating with keen interest the visit of EN-
peror William to England, according to the London
correspondent of the Tribune Although the visit is
TO be private In character It is said TO be earnestly
hoped in Berlin that will contribute toward soften
Ing the acerbty It is described of popular British
sentiment In regard to Germany and German policy.
The emperors powers of personal charm declared
to be proverbial and It is of little salts
faction in official circles that he will have the OPP
portnity of exercising them during his visit to Sand
bingham IN conversation with many of the most In
fuental members Of the British government.
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forgery, the sharon viii case, the sarah
Anthem hin controversy in California ana
the Rice viii case in New York. lie de
elared that the concerned aud disputed
writings were not written by the same
hand Mr.. Gumpert said II was his belief
that the address on the poison package
was in the natural hand Of the writer and
that its cramped appearance was due 10
its having been written after the package
was made up.
he would expect the sender OF a pOis IN
package 10 Disguise his handwriting lie
knew Of no cnse IN which a person had sent
poison 70 any one without trying to con
ceai his Identity.
The witness said that the "U" and CO.
IN club written by MolineuX resemhled the
writing ON the package. lie found that tha
top Of the &c" IN the Cornish letters re-
sembled that on the package
DR. David Ewell handwriting expert
was the next witness He said he h1d
made careful studies of the disputed md
conceded writings and was convinced they
had not been done by tho same hand
Or. Ewell was still Oh the stand whor
court was adjourned until "Wednesday next
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were to leave the cars near Tabernalla sta
tion.- Several hundred Insurgents are re-
ported to be at san Pablo about half way
across the isthmus) ana in the surrounding
hills. large number OF rebels also have
been see on and on at all stations be-
tween Iabernalla and Cuebra. For the
first time since the forces secured to main
tain free transit across the isthmus, the
lean nag. nor were any American marines
aboard it. Nearly a thousand troops left
Panama also this afternoon from q station
on the road Rear Admiral Casey the
American commander, evidently sanctioned
! the transportation of troops.
News of lighting may be received at any
moment.
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MonthIY Cron summarv

Washington, November The summary
Of crop conditions for the month Of octo-
Der, issued by the weather bureau today,
says:
Rains caused considerable injury to cot
ton during the early part OF the montA, es-
peciaty in the central and western portion
az the belt. The weather OF the middle and
latter part Of the month was more favor
able and the Developments OF fair top
crop in some localities result. At the Close
Of the month picking was still IN progress
and with delay OF frosts. considerable will
yet be gathered. the most favorable pros
poets for top crop being reported from
Northern aud Central Texas.
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TROUBLE NoT Ar an END.
Still Much Dissatisfaction Among The
Employees.

Especial TO The Posl
New Orleans, November 1.-The trouble
between the New Orleans railways com.
pany aud the Street Railway union Is not
over by any means. There has been dis
satisfaction among the employees OF the
company ever since the day the strike
was settled, and It has been steadily grow
ing from day 70 day until now they are
threatening to tie the lines up again. The
street car men claim that the company
IS not keeping faith with them IN several
particulars the most important or which
Is eNtrn pay for trippers and extra men,
and also for overtime work. The company
claima that II II carrying out tho agree
Inept TO the letter, aud unless cOnpro
mise Is reached more trouble will ensue.
The street chr service since the strife
was settled has been miserable and com
plants are numerous. Cars are run at wide
Intervals with little regard for schedules
Several Of the newspapers arc clamorins
Tor the city council to get In behind The
company and force Il TO comply with Us
charter requirements.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
zELAYAs oAgINgT REsIaNEp

They Were All Requested by the Presi-
dent to Retain Their Portfolios.
Managua Nicaragua. November An
the members OF President Zeiayas cabi-
net, with the execution OF the war min
lister, have rendered their destinations. The
president has decided to accept the resig
nations and has requested the ministers to
retain their portfolios. The cause OF tie
action has not been made public.
/ The NiearuGuan ministry Is made up as
follows:
Minister OF the interior and justice, Gen
eral Fernando. Abunza; minister OF war
aud marine, A. Saenz; minister OF foreign
I AFFAIRS and public instruction. DR.. Fernando
/ Sinchez; minister OF finance. Felix Pedro
/ Nelaya; minister OF public works, Dr. Leo
I poldo Ramirez Maizena,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
soHEmg FOR OLD AGE PENSIONS.

The King Of Norway and His Minister Have Elaborated
Plan to Aid the Poor.
Stockholm, November lat the desire of King
oscar and with the cooperation Of the authorities,
Baron HALE the well known philanthropist has eab.
grated scheme for old age pensions and abolisling
the poor relief system. The plan contemplates
lovying poll tax on the adult population of nine
kroner ($24D for men and six kroner ($16O) for
women.
Old age pensions shall first be paid only to the
necesstous including all poor so years of age,
and to nvads of all ages Provision will be made for
children under g. and the municipalities viii provide
homes for pensioners whose relatives are unwilling to
care for them.
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rLArrERY FoR CHAMBERLAIN.
The Colonial Secretary Is Very Well Advertised
Man at Present.


Man at Present
New York, November Colonial Secretary Cham.
berain to be delivered from the zeal of some
OF his ardent worshipers, cables the London CORE
spondent of the Tribune Not only is the brass bed
stead which he will sleep shipboard in the dig
nifty of admirars state and pomp described in de-
tail by the newspapers, but there are numbers of
projects for speeding him his Journey to the Cape
by series Of receptions at the Guild hall. banquets
at the Colonial institute and elsewhere and demon
stratons of unusual character. AS he received
and entertained at the Guild hail. it is improbable that
further honors will be heaped upon him from that
quarter and his closest friends intimate that he will
be depart with the expressions of good viii
from the Birmingham banquetlsIf there be any other
demonstration il will be under colonial rather than
city auspices Tory prejudieea against Mr. Chamber
lain has been dispeedaby thesloyalty with which he
has supported Premier 3sfourait The generals
are emphatic in expressing Cheer approval of his jour
ney and in forecasting friendly reception by the
Dutch communities. z71
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pgpARrMENT sroREa FoR LoNpoM
John Wanamaker Proposes to Introduce American
Methods Into England,
Especial TO The Post0

Especial to Ihe PoSt)
London November In renewal Of the project
considered by Frank H. Cooper Of Chicago two years
ago John Wanamaker Of Philadelphia and New York
is negotiating carrying out the long threatened in
vason Of London by American department store.
His son. Rodman Wanamaker lately left London after
having concluded tentative arrangements for site
on oxford street in the heart of the retail district
1t is possible that the new establishment which IS
likely TO include a minority of British stockholders,
may be in running order within twelve months 1t
will combine all the features that have made the
stores in Philadelphia and New York famous The
new store Will be systematically advertised in the
newspapers, a practice which the London merchants
have additionally regarded as undgnihed.
London already boasts several high class depart
ment stores but unparalleled authorities admit that
they will have to accelerate their gait considerably II
they expect to keep pace with their Yankee rivals.
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Washington. November 1.-The following cable
gram. signed by Admiral Casey and dated at Colon,
October 81, received today at the navy depart
ment:
Government achievements arrived Colon from
Barrauqulla. Have authorized government troops
transportation special train under our guards No
insurgents seen line for two days"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02

Galveston Oil Stock Exchange Election.
Galveston. Texas. October 3e.-The Gal.
weston OIL stock exchange held an annual
election October % for the purpose OF
electing board OF directors and Officers
for the next year, at which the following
directors and officers were elecsed d.
reetors; James s. waters, .. L. Porch,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
strike Neuotlatlons ContInued

Paris, November 1.-The negotiations be-
tween the strikers and coal mine owners
We're continued TODAY without decisive re-
suit. Several disorders occurred in the
tanned peace
NJ. Baslv, the socialist deputy, has teIe-
graphed to Premier Combes asking him to
arrange for arbitration without any fur
Their DELAY.
The miners congress began a session
here today, but it was not connected with
the strike
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
FIGHTING THE PRODUCE Trust.

Danish Farmers Have Established An Agency In Lon.
don to Buy Bacon,
Copenhagen, November I'm order to break the
power of the Danish produce trust influential
pany of farmers has established cooperative agency
in London to supply the English market with bacon.
The companys early operations have already made
serious nroads upon the monopoly of the trust and
have enabled the bacon producers of Denmark the
first time to realize profit their export.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02

chalk drawings by George Clausen are seen in the
Goupil gallery, the best examples being studies Of
hayrcks and dlmly-liglred FORCES and barns. and
effects Of light in willow trees tangled foliage and
the variegatcd effects Of orchards In the springtme
Nearly hundred oil paintings OF the British French
and Dutch schools are exhibited at Mc1eans II Is an
unusually brilliant collection.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
ExpoRrs IRON aELeIuM.
Manufactures Are Finding Profitable Market In che
United States.
lspeclal % NC Post.l

Especial to The Post) =.
Brussels, November 1.-Exports of Belgian
chandise to the United States experiencing an
unprecedented increase. The iron trade reports inn
mense sales of steel rails and bets to the shipbuild
ing yards of Philadelphia. Newport News and San
Francisco while the cement manufacturers reap
Ing the benefit of the American cement trusts arb
tary increase OF prices there being steady market
In the United States for the Belgian product. Plate
glass continues to be shipped in considerable quant
ties. The manufacturers of preserved vegetables are
rejoicing for the first time in their experience over
a strong American demand for their goods.
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Miner was made knight OF the Grand
Cross Order Of the Bath; Major General
French and Ian Hamilton are raised to the
rank of lieutenant general; Colonel X k
witch is promoted TO major general an Cap
tain Mcmillan Of the Canadian corps r.
ceived the decoration OF companion Of the
distinguished service order.
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have arrived at Dayton yesterday II VIII "a
hauled here as soon as II can be nnioaded'
Perhaps part OF It will arrive here today
Mr. Higgins expects to begin boring on
No. 2 next week He also talks Of max
ing further effort to clear well ne. o.
obsfructiona and 70 deeper he atiil ex
poets 70 bring IN No. ! as E4shex hltf
,alks n beginhlng. No on Wlntsee E.ne
gnshegs coming in simultopconsiy'
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West poInt san In Az go

New York November General Leonard Wood.
who inspected the best German military school two
months has been visiting the chief British nur-
sery of the art of war, says Tribune special from
London. His faith in the superiority of West Point
in all matters relating to the education of army of
fieials is unshaken, however
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The Nicararuan ministry is made up as
PRELUpE 10 A puEL
Two Frenchnnen Became Involved In a
MISUNDERSTANDING Expected

Paris November THE Marquis de
Dion today charged two friends, NJ Bru-
neau and NJ Syyelon. to make e demand
on NJ Gerault Richard of the Petit Re
plbllaue for reDaratlon for offensive con
duet or & retraction Of certain statements
made. This &Dpears 10 be the prelude 10
a duel between the two men. who are mem
beers of the chamber of deputies The
trouble grew cut Of an angry discussion
recently In corridor OF the chamber. The
Marquis de Dion slaDDed NJ Richard's
face and the latter Kicked the marouis'
shins. The affair was at first treated as
ridiculous, but II has now become serious.
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ENGLISH UNDERTAKINGS PROFITABLE.

|a-iQures are Given in Answer TO Comparison With
American Enterprise.
New York, November 1.-The Municipal Journal
shich has been taking serious view of the criticism
|sd the Times the administration of English and
Scotch cities and resenting Robert p Porters COM
e,arisons with American electric UNDERTAKINGS pub
ishes detailed figures respecting the results of mr-
1cfpal trading in general and railway tramway owner
fsship by corporations in particular, says London
Eiispatch to the Tribune They show larger profit
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n Henderson. j. re. Moore, John
AdrIanee II II. Bevcridge. r. A. Toebel-
man Officers. James 8. Waters, presi'
cent: John Adrlance, vice presidents -
a. Farda, secretgrys u. Is, HENDERSON
treasurer.
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-TRooPs e. ZOE THE from

'efernn'ent Forces Of Colombia Took the
Train tos Some interior Point
colon, CoimoDla, November l-Nearly
~ Colombian troops bearded train az
won this afternoon FOR point on the
'n1Foad line, and 1t was Tumored that they
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02
No Friction Now Exists.

Panama. November Ia high United
states official here save the stories Of the
arrival OF the Colombian cruiser Bogota
M this port have been exaggerated. There
states naval authorities and those OF Co.
ombia.
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An Attack Threatered.

Panama. Colombia. November lit is
announced that the government troops,
which left Colon and Panama today. will
attack the reyolutionists. at the same time
oceupylng the rallroad line.
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Her Version Of tho Eden Incident.
Washington star
81 suppose you regard Eve as to blame
for tempting Adam 70 eat the apnleF'
Not at all" answered Miss Cayenne
-Eve was too generous 10 want the apple
on FOR herself aud Adam was not gentle
man enough to let her have IT.
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British Houors and Promotions.

London, October STA long list Of hon.
ors and promotions IN recognition Of nth
African service was gazeited today. I'd
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than has been heretofore claimed. Darlington Brm-
ingham Bolton Manchester Leeds and Nottingham
being conspicuous examples of remunerative enter
priso.
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Wark a Barhers HiIl

WORK at barEeFb Ftttl.
Mont Bellvieu. Texas october 3i.TInn
derrick for a combination rig for Higgins
well No. has been completed some days
The engine, machinery and piping Is due 70
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Art ExhlbitIons In London.

New York, November Art galleries are varying
their autumn exhibitions, cables the London CORE.
spondent of the Tribune About fifty oils pastels and
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..rt OF for South Africa.

aber 1.--General Dewet started today
TAf He was heartily cheered by those
Nee him off,
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'E e. .'ER'S SAY.
Mss Will Refuse to Sup
7te Scott.

} Sow me space IN your columns 70 ex'
h as I understand IT, especially ia
as republican and as one who has
@ age OF 81 After reading the TRADE
Dlinnde on the $500 negro voters. call
S--..Irccd to write this article, don't
in the district that viii vote the
~ to say they will vote the democratic
vote for congressman at ALL 1t is
1 hstan men who are irving 10 set M a
= whites The Judge emDhntlcally denies
lfa committee Of the Fifteenth because as
put n negro on the committee would $40 |
gave Mexicans. Germans. dagoes and popn-
l had rather vote for the worst democrat
an to vote for any man who Is or has been
Il was this lily white gang that hnstened