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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
A MIRACULOUS ESCAPE
TWo-YEAR-OLo ToODLEs ON RAIL-
WAY TRACK AND is RUNOVER.
Knocked Down by the First Car, Six
Others Pass Over Him-Enslne Fore
man 6randt's Heroic Rescue.

Engine Foreman Frederick G. Brandt .,
the Texas and New Orleans yards yestordnv
impcrIled his own life to save the 2.year.
old son OF Mr.. c. L. Bradley from hor.
r'hle death. Until yesterday Engine Fore
man Brandt was comparatively unknown TO
the general public. Today he is popuIar
hero, In desperate situation he displayed
those qualities which mankind most ma
mlres-untinchng courage and self posses
sion.
Without thought Of personal danger ha
leaped under a moving freight train ana
endeaNSred 10 pluck the infant from ha.
h Ne, II the wheeis. but was Unsuccessful il,
In a moment like that a brave man think,
quickly acts instantly, while the cowaT5
uSmoies and remains inert
Mt Brandt now ranks with those heroic
S Sra,1Imsn who, In similar emergency, have
S snaTcSaa qniekiy to the engine pilot and
SpIHtched a child from the jaws of death,
Inc southern Pacific officials and his
lelloW employees are proud of his deed and
a suitable reward has been suggested Suah
MON as frederick Brandt think little OF
loueS rewards or OF shining medals They
lave theiF reward In the conscious nrids
Va MSun3ou, OF duty well performed
,ast tae Ear Bradley, while at PLAY early
on WY morning. strayed upon the track
parents live at that corner. Presently
ram or box cars came rumhllng along
nnslhe Foreman Brandt was on the arst
ar Sar ana spied the fodder on the track. Ne
Hsna,ed Tor an emergency stop ana in
NJ Sesnt.y descended Running rapidly ahead
bs a'S.eMpted 70 shove the child out Of
sns way He was just a second too late
s sne tne little one was knocked down m
sne MIDDLE OF the track. Six cars Masses
Sser me child, Mr.. Erandt franticaliy eru
nssss Oseo 70 rescue the baby. but the cars
s na very quiet, and 10 that sstlas
'"s us NE The child suffered no n.
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INVESTIGATION OF EARTHQUAKES.
Germany Invites Other Nations TO a Conference on
Seismic Disturbances.
(gnecini IN The Post
Especial to The Post.)


Especial to The Post)
Washington, August characterization Of earth
quakes has been proposed by the German government
Count A. Quodt, charge daffairs of the German EN-.
bassy acting instructions from Berlin has invited
the United States to conference next spring which
shall take steps for thorough study of archaeological
Problems. Germany has also invited delegates from
all European States JAPAN Argentina, Brazil, Chile
and Mexico.
A copy of Count Quadt's note was given out today
by the German embassy and 1t is considered by the
officials here of particular Importance in view OF
the St Pierre catastrophe and disturbances in
California.
THE establishment OF an international investiga.
ton of earthquakes" Count Quadt states was dis.
cussed at the first international conference which
held in April, 1901 at Strassburg Alsatia It was
proposed by the German members of the conference
establish an international company mainly of private
character, for the solution OF archaeological problems
which can be solved only by the cooperation of numer
GUS stations distributed throughout the world and 70
that purpose to bring together the superintendents OF
the earthquake stations and also private investigators
THE proposition made by Japan to form an
association OF States for this purpose The two Rus
sian delegates supported this proposition and declared
that Russia, in the event of the organization of a
joint earthquake service would in all probability ad
here to none but association of States
In view of this declaration, the conference unanI-
mously resolved to recommend the creation OF in
ternaona organization for ADMINISTRATION OF earth
quakos the basis of association OF the States
concerned and expressed the wish that its resolution
might, through the mstaton of Germany be com.
municatod to all St9es interested in the investigation
of earthquakes ~,
THE drag. t6f the statutes prepared by the con.
ference is y means intended to be formal but only
Ia express in precise language the wishes to which the
conferGhce has unanimously adhered As soon as any
considerable number Of States shall have declared
thef adhesion to the plan for such an establishment
A|constituent convention OF the delegates concerned
Mil be called probably next spring. II viii he me
duty OF this convention to prepare draft Of the
statutes OF the association"
Count Quadt asks whether the United States gov
ornment feels disposed to take part In the establish.
ment of an international Investigation, and ia send
experts to the constituent convention which will prob.
ably meet next spring II is believed that when Sec
rotary Hay receives the communication he will de-
termlne whether the United States should participate
1t is likely that he will consent
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FEAR AMERICAN INVASION.
The Germans Are Organizing to Combat the
Foe They Believe They Have.
ALLEGED DANGER CAUSES DISQuIE1
II Is Subject Of Frequent Discussion at Meetings Of
Stockholders and Forms the Basis for "Reports"
by Concerns Fearing Competition.
Especial to The post.)

Berlin August 9.-The resistance offered by newly
organized defensive societies consumers is only
one OF large number OF similar movements TO protect
the German market against the invasion Of American
capitalists. Despite the denals Of the German COM
panes the fact is dawning upon the public that
American syndicates have recently obtained con-
trolling interest in German alka mines and have also
obtained options on large cement works in Germany.
Several days ago the Northwest Central German Gov
eminent syndicate published o report explaining the
cause Of the creation OF the combine, and also ex.
planning why 1t failed. The report sets forth that
the export OF the United States has ceased
almost entirely, the domestic supply is regarded as
sufficient for the home demand a general warning
Is circulated in the current fiscal reports of large
kartels" and selling syndcates that the American
Invasion" will become reality the United
States ceased TO find enough demand at home for it's
products and makes efforts to unload surplus stock
European markets.
This American invasion is a subject of frequent dis
cussion at stockholders meetings and annual confer
ences of aufsichtaraths OF the large exporting
kartels. Among others, the German raw copper mine
operators forming close corporation to meet the
competition offered by the United States exporters
who supply nearly half the amount Of copper used by
the German electrical industry. American copper is
declared be both superior and cheaper than the
German product.
Something is being said OF the other side by Royal
Privy Councillor Godberger, who recently made
extended trip through the United States who has
published exhaustive volume in division showing
the natural OF the United States the work
ings OF the labor organizations and trusts and finally
the competition between Germany and the United
States Goldberger points ont that Germany not
afford to provoke a Of repriaals against the United
States its natural inferior and dimnu-
tive compared the capitalstc natural
which the American competitors may employ to con.
Quer In foreign markets
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promising; but the whole the changes thought
to be safe rather than brilliant.
Perhaps the most remarkable appointment is that
Of Andrew Honar Law parliamentary secretary 10
the board OF trade. Mr. Law s iron merchant OF
Glasgow and was born In 1858 He is son Of Rev.
James Law OF New Brunswick He has only sat in
parliament for two years and has only spoken about
twice since he elected but upon these occasions
he revealed great intellectual power He Is man OF
good business capacity, but being only business man
his choice by the tories Ia considered unusual.
In response TO question put by John @. Butcher
conservative member OF the house of commons,
garding the ACCESSIBILITY of appointing member OF the
royal family TO be viceroy of Ireland, with perma
nent residence there Premier Balfour said that such
step might possibly be advisable but that 1t would
tail prolonged controversies and a act of parlia
ment and 1t therefore not be carried out at the
present moment.
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SOME NEW ORDINANCES
Alderman Watkins viii Introduce Two
MONDAYS Councu ko..i

Ws'E'ns VIII Introduce Two at
mondays Council Meeting.
ne following letter was received by The
rost Yesterday from Alderman watkins
winch is self-eIplanatory:
10 The Editor of The Post.
holSton, Texas, August 81 bse % b,,A
stands 70 TN TN ordnance establishing hack
derS,,S, 70 pe onere1 as substitute FOR 81
ueIman Miller's repeating ordinoncco ior ,r AZ
ntii iu'nCe which i havn Drenorrd anI
MIC, mnlcS me majority of the frdnonce con,
The leroI (Ihaiinehos to pass, meets all OF
f1rp, ,Si ~ uplPctlons urged Ia the ordinance
'oImIr,y passed by he city counSiI
u.bi1 ahlSq Maud you herewith an ordi,anoe
eorlt ro,er naEe drawn on the subiect of tte
and mo ~ between the street car compaiiy
ioritv e. Vttty' Also he report of the ma
crdinGi ce. committee on this
co aide IL, man Miller, enc of the or,,D,n,,
which We S Sgys not not agree to the report
sand You herewith That is bo " 6nos We
bss nr MN me majority Mt this TIM hut
stepb pefared no report as yet, / und Hu.
~ ne VIII do SO Monday
90 dso ask that you give soma ...o,4,
in ne street car ordinance prenared ~, non
ing's rsnor inc report made In this n1ro,
There S ape whlch was no an accurate one
Ordinance Nblnh ulDer OF differences in The
'Vu ala not specify.
Edgar Watkins.
s,,oa fesrets that It has not the
AIde 70 spare to print the ordinances OF
nen watkins and Miller for the nur.
~ OF comparison. in connection WIN
sct,. street railway imbroglio. hut oo-o,,,,
no lmnor OF me formers document disc oses
tIor important Dement'S to the c,ty IN od% vs
i. densrttsn nose s., specified IN saturdays ,ssue
city attorncy'Is" i tne lines laid down in the
iotf,i,v,o' hey report on the subtecf Of inc
ptovnd elause-which clause is also ~.
nossd ~ the mayor and those Who ar ar
voted in en t,. sssnting of the extension as as
Ji'ost viii Tue council meeting July ~. The
measurss eve due attention TO these
proeeea,Sg IN the report of Mondays council
I, sss .Or the amended hack stand ordinance
the erisinsi lnsst all the requirements OF
~uaasncA and II all technical
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THE REVOLUTION IN HAYTI.
Petit Goaye' Was Set on Fire When the Firmlsts
We're Forced to Eyaouate.
KILLED AND WOUNDED NUMEROUS
Government Force Has Been Landed at Cape HaytIan
and an Engagement Is Expected Hourly.
American Interests Protected

Port Au Prince Hayti, August 9.-About 400 volun
teer Fouchardlsts, supported by a regular regiment
attacked Petit Goave yesterday After severe battle
the Firminis commander left the town after having
set fire to It, The fire destroyed the place almost en-
tirely only two German halls resisting the flames
The killed and wounded numerous on both sides
Fifty Firminsts were killed by the attacking troops
and fifteen wounded. men who had taken refuge in a
house were burned to death. It is rumored that Cen
era Chicoye and his lieutenants escaped by boat
Petit Goave has good harbor and active foreign trade
and is situated about seven miles south Of Port Au
Prince.
Port Au Princes dispatches August announced
that the Firminst party had formed provisional gov
eminent at Gonaives M. Chicoye was named minister
of the interior of that government
Port Au Prince dispatch of August reported
that troops had started from there to reinforce the
Fouchardist troops, which had been beaten at Petit
Goaye by General Firmins supporters
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fore swallowing the fatal draught was: THESE o--e
specialists would gradually have reduced US % peny
who also had smokers cancer. Why should tney
cure me? My sufferings are ntolerable GOOD Oye
Take what money ia left Return home and live with
my mother until you marry again You are young anu
pretty. Let foolish sentiment stand IN your way
IL you find a congenal mate. Be happy MY spi''
won't be Jealous" a.,
Pennington, who 3S years old, had been IN IN
Paris under medical treatment. His wife, VINO Is 20
accompanied him here and attended him In his Illness
She will leave at once for her home, In America.
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CHANGES IN BRITISH CABINET.
5alfour's Appointments Excite Commensurate erIs ant
Men Amonu the New Officials, I

baltours Appointments Excite Comment-No Brill ant
Men Among the New officials,
London, August 9.--The cabinet list Which
involves the designations Of Sir J Gorst Wet presi-
dent of the board Of education Lord Raglan parlia-
mentary secretary to the office Jesse Ceilings
parliamentary secretary to the home Office tends to
show that Premier Bafour is experiencing consider
able difficulty and probably obstruction WELL in the
Encouragement of the ministry, which evidently Is still
incomplete There still many anticipated resigna-
lions and promotions. with these are connected the
names of the earl of Halsbury Lord George Hamilton
secretary of state for india Vseount Cranborne I'M.
der secretary to the foreign office: Gerald Balfour
president Of the board Of trade others who have
not yet been announced.
The changes the premier has succeeded in ouecting
Daily News dubs 1t "Balfuur's Kaleidoscope" and the
conservative newspapers fan to confess that
the cabinet changes afe rather reshufnng than
STRENGTHENING OF the ministry No striking ability
has been introduced into tho government among tho
new names The admission of George Wyndham
chief secretary Of Ireland to the cabinet and the an
pointment OF Austen Chamberlain as postmaster gen
eral are generally welcomed but great dsappoutont
is expressed all sides that the marquis OF London
derry, who is thought TO have proved n failure ma
postmaster general should be given the new and i'm
portant post OF president of the of education
The disappearance of Sir j. Gorst is rather re
GREETED and is thought probably be due 10 his nj
ways outspoken criticisms OF the governnent
some among tho new men considered to be
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MUCH DANGER IN VENICE,
Ancient Buildings Are Likely to Fall at ANY nns
Say the Engineers.
Especial to The Post.l

especial TO The Post)
Rome, August 9.-Much discussion has been euss
here by the discovery that government engineer
the service of the city reported some time 40
headquarters that the Venice campanile was d,
very dangerous condition, and would probably al
not attended to. Vendrasco, the engineer In cusss.
was dismissed by the authorities for making uuiuns
ed statements" Vendrasco. who has many chsnpm
who advocate his reinstatement is now asserting "
two other belfries in the city, particularly that b
George, are In imminent danger Of collapse N
government Is being urged to adopt precautions tr
to prevent another disaster
All the monumental buildings of Venice have ba
carefully inspected by architects and engineers WI
the result that most OF the books-a heavy load-hn
been removed from the tottering library ATTACHED d
the royal palace. This library-the Bblioteca Mrt|
na-has already been damaged by the fall Of the CnI
panile. Iron supports have now been placed mAl
the Loggia Del Cavili, on which stand the isnni
horses, in front of the cathedral of St. Mark
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MESSAGES TO THE KING.

Congratulations Poured In From All Parts Of the
World.
London, August 9.-While the coronation was being
solemnized in London celebrations rejoclngs were
carried out throughout tho colonies numerous cable
grams TO the king conveyed the congratulations of rep
resenatve bodies everywhere salutes were fired and
church services were held. Australia confined itsolf
to religious services having spent all the money gath
cred for the postponed event of June for charities
Similar services held by the British communities
IN aiI the European capitals and chief cities of the
continent
The congratulations of European sovorelcns also
poured In Soon after the kings return to the palace
the pope sent him an especially cordial message
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
F1RM1N1srs HAVE WON A VICTORY.

Cape Haytien. August General Albert Salnave
commander of the Artobonite Frmin troops has de-
feated the army of the provisional government under
General Nord, at Limbo capturing General Nord's
cannon and munitions of Many of General Nord's
soldiers were killed and great number taken prison
ers, General Salnave continues his march on Cape
Haytien, an attack on which is hourly expected
The gunboat Crete a Perrbt which is in the Firmin-
list service debarked troops and marines yesterday a
ternoon and during the nAht at various points near
this city and cruised around outside the harbor The
residents here are much frightened fearing bonn
bardment of the town. but the foreign colony is calm
thanks to the protection afforded by the presence OF
the United States gunboat Machas, Commander Nc
Crea having taken all measures necessary to protect
as much as possible the lives and property of foreign
here
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REFUSED THE DECORATION.
Mayor Garter HarrIsons Patriotism Was Demonstrated
by Refusing the Emperors Offer.
Especial to The Post)


Chicago, August 9.--Because he too much Of an
American to receive It, and not because Emperor Will
liam did not want to give 1t, Mayor Harrison says he
failed to get of his high decorations which
presented recently to prominent throughout the
country, He tells all about It in letter to Acting
Mayor Walker follows
II was offered high decoration, the offered
to Mayor Low of New York and Mayor Collins of Bos
ton, but declined with thanks. do not think Amer-
officials Federal otherwise. should accept such
tokens. was then offered the portrait and accepted.
The mayors ideas to the conduct Of public of
fcials in such circumstances pronounced, and he
takes as much pride in that as in his descent from
John Randolph, Patrick Henry and other nlustrious
Nlrginians.
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ASSISTANCE FOR TRINIDAD.
The Sugar Planters Must Secure Funds From the Gov.
eminent to Recoup Losses.

Especial to The Post)
Washington, August 9--Consul Alvin Smith Of
Trinidad transmits excerpt from a statement by the
attorney general in regard to the sugar industry in
Trinidad and the necessity for legislative action. He
says that the loss ton of sugar sustained by plant
ers In the colony during the last crop was sc 16s
on the basis OF sugar at les Id There were so 600
tons of sugar exported. which meant a loss of G160-
600 The secretary of state had ntimaed his intention
to assist them by putting at the disposal of the
eminent sum estimated at e. 900
the extent to which any employment Of the funds
OF the colony would be at present sanctioned was
$4,000 Any advance is by way of loan and is a
made
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
MORGAN STEAMSHIP COMBINE.

Shipping Men Believe Negotiations With the Govern.
ment Have Been Concluded.
New York, August 9.-Premer Bafour's replies re.
speeding the admiratys negotiations with j. p Nor
gan and the shipping combine are stimulating sus-
picion among shipping men that some kind of an ar
rangement has been made cables the London CORE,
spondent of the Tribune. j. Pierpont Morgan Jr s.
comments on the same subject interpreted as an
other indication that the combination has been sue
cessfu IN disarming the government opposition The
Canadian ministers the other hand decline IN he.
eve that the imperial government is playing fast and
loose with them respecting steamship subsidies
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a Heavy Asslunment.

Newark, N. j., August 81, Herbert
ballantlne OF this city. vice president OF
tbs Peter Bollantine & Sons company,
made nm assignment today FOR the bepert
OF creditors Liabilities amount 10 81, sS5,.
W. II Is said the assignment waa duo
w. unPtohtaho Investments. 1t is aiatcd
pany IN any way. e'-N'
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REDUCTION OF CAPITAL,

Application Made to the Canadian Supreme Court for
Order Affecting Wooden Mills
Montreal, August 9.-Appcation has been made to
the supreme court for winding up order for the
Canadian Wooden Mills company. The company has a
capitalization Of s2,OOOOOO 1t is explained that this
sum has been found great and the present stem ia
being used to reduce it, The operations of the mill
VIII be continued and trade creditors will not be af
fected. ''' "o' NC al
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NEW APPEAL FRoh. CUBA.
United States VIII Be Asked to Hold An Extra session
of Congress to Aid Reciprocity
Dee

United States VIII Be Asked to Hold An Extra session
of Congress to Aid Reciprocity
Especial to The Post)
New York. August "a special to the Herald from
Washington says:
Cuba is about to make a appeal to the United
States-an appeal that is likely to put the adminstra-
ton to the supreme test.
President Roosevelt will be asked by President Pal
mas government whether, II Cuba will sign reciproci-
ty treaty with the United States at this time the
president will call extra session OF the senate IN
September to have that body consider the treaty
II may be that this question has already been put
to the president The visit of Senator o. H. Platt or
Connecticut chairman of the senate committee on re-
ations with Cuba, to Sycamore Hill today would ndl-
cate that this great and vexatious question was once
more occupying portion of Mr.. Roosevets atten-
ton.
II is not known here whether the matter has got 80
far that the president take advice upon 1t from
senator's but It is known that the appeal is coming 1t
is also known that President Palma Is beset with DIFF
fcutes of strange character in maintaining gov
eminent In Cuba; that these difficulties due en-
rey to the failure of the senate to keep the pledged
word OF the Mckinley administration with Cuba re-
garding the passage of reciprocity bill that pro-
posed treaty between the United States and Cuba Is
III such shape that II could be signed in very short
time and that the Cuban government II 1t could have
this treaty ratified at early day, would be willing
to accept from the United States reduction Of %
per cent in the tariff products of Cuba and in re
turn would grant the United States a reduction on
many articles amounting to say 40 per cent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-10
AttidsWts Charge Theft and Burola,v.

W. W. Bell was arrested yesterday on
an AFFIDAVIT issued from Justice Matthew's
court on complaint Of Ed Stevens. The AZ.
nae'it alleges theft OF lot Of clothing
another AFFIDAVIT was made against To,,
noyle yesterday. 1t came from Jpst,oa
Matuhews court and charges burglary.
W. Fnods hrm on Travis street are tho
OF ine c6aFge. " theft from the dry obs
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Drummer Brssitiss !.

The Drummer bowiinr gu xr ~
gold medal last night .,crs 4 =
Frank I.enke. who mace -
six frames. .dt has fsi.F'
Brunner and Will m l,Ss has ins - ~
Mr.. l.. r. Rotenstine s Elegant W
and is decorating, az MitchsL A a
ou Am entertainment will g d'sr.ss \
Mr. ]. A. Reed, a posv,sss,blrt 4
of Drummer. has been sfortvss y
days. He had the ~
NAH into his foot
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seeklnn Heirs 70 an Estate

MIR. b. +. simpson. solicitor general R,,.
h'age circuit writes from Alpharetta. Ca.
70 Judge Vasmer seeking the he,rs =, ~.
Ellen Davis. who was named RboNss" Ity
Tore marriage. She Is said TO have Ma
Two sons. Tom and Jeft Davis. In nsmn
ana ana possibly others. They went fro,n,