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French Aeronaut Hum One He Can
Handle at Will.
FARTS, Nov. 18 .— M. Santor-Dumont,
meniber of the Automobile and the Aero
clubs, seems to have solved the problem
u( steering balloons. He made an ascen
sion Monday that convinced the most
skeptical spectators. He went up at
Vauglrard, and first directed Ills course
toward the Eiffel tower, which he <n
circled, then turned off west, though a
southwest wind was blowing at the lime,
nnd finally came down near the Moulin
at Bagatelle in the Bols de Boulogne.
M. Santos-Dumont'f; balloon Is cigar-
Bhajied, aiul has a volume of F>oo cubic
meters. It Is provided with a petroleum
motor, for a screw at the stern, which
only works when the balloon is going
ftgf.lnpt the wind. All power in the motor
Is thus reserved for modifying the direc
tion of the ballocn in ppite of aerial cur
rents.
M. Rantos-Dumont is said to have ar
ranged beforehand with friends for the
descent at Bagatelle. He has al. c o made
a bet that In a shoit timo he will go up
In his balloon and come down upon the
roof garden of the Automobile club in
the Place de la Concord.
DEATHS OF A DAY.
BOSTON, Nov. 18.— George Harvey
Chickering. the last of the family which
became famous for pianofortes, is dead
at his home in Milton, Mass. He was
6eventy years of age.
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 18.— Henry
flay McDowell, probably the best known
citizen of Kentucky in private life, died !
this morning after a long iliness of heart j
trouble. He served with distinction in
the Civil war on the staff of Gen. Rose
crans, and since the war has been a
prominent Republican. He married Anne
Clay granddaughter of Henry Clay, and
purchased the historic Ashland 'place.
Clay's seat, in the suburbs of Lexington,
where he resided. He was a famous en
tertainer and every important personage
who visited the Blue Grass region was
his guest. He was president of the Lex
ington & Eastern railroad and a success
ful breeder of trotting horses. Thomas
C. McDowell, a noted Western turfman
is his son. Maj. McDowell was born in
BERKLEY, Cal.. Nov. 18.-Capt. John
T. Fowler, formerly a river steamboat
captain, is dead at the home of his Ron
Prof. D. T. Fowler. He was more than
eighty-seven years of age. In his time
Dapt. Fowler was one of the best-known
men on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
FAVORABLY IMPRESSED.
German Delegate to Philadelphia
Trade CongreM Talks*.
BERLIN, Nov. 18.-The Taaeblatt prints
an interview with Privy Councillor
LcVwe, who was the German delegate at
the Philadelphia trade congress, or, the
Impressions he <aintd during his visit.
Herr Lee we found the economic condition
of the United States most flourishing,
especially In the marvelous development
of electrical Industry, and the Americans
far ahead of Europeans in the Use of
electricity is a substitute for human
labor. All natural forces, he says, haw
been made use • f for the production of
electric forces, the geratest being the
Niagara Falls. Electric tramways and
railways are far ahead of those in Eu
rope.
Herr Loewe is convinced that If Ger
many does not want to be left behind in
competition for the world's trade, she
must make a better use of electricity.
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REAL MEANING OF THE PROPOSED
ENTENTE BETWEEN GERMANY
AND ENGLAND
GERMANS MORE RECONCILED
Pre>M«i No Lunger Openly Oppose* the
KntMer'M Yi»tt to Queen Victoria
— Trniutvnnl War lulu In Still Ml
In Favor of the Boerit, So Far hh
the German l'uhlio Is Concerned
— Wanted] More < «> lonian.
Copyright by the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Nov. 18.— The reassembling of
the reichstag Tuesday caused hardly a
ripple on the surface of political life. It
seems that neither the reichstag nor the
government is anxious for a conflict over
the pending measures concerning which
there Is much heated difference of opinion.
It was different with the emperor's _de
parture fur England, which nine-tenths
of the natives condemn. It has been gn
erally known that the visit would take
place. The press of every shade of opin
ion, which had been unreservedly abusing
Great Britain and frankly pooh-poohed
the notion of his majesty going there,
has become more cautious, and now some
of the papers even speak approvingly of
the visit. This does not alter the fact
that the peorle are still overwhelming
against the visit, and against Great
Britain in the matter of the war. The
Inspired press Is trying hard to convince
its readers that the visit is purely per
sonal, and totally devoid of political
meaning. The Tageblatt remarks:
"Even if the emperor is forced to talk
politics he will have the faithful yon
Buelow along, who will know how to
confine the conversation to the proper
narrow limits."
This, however, is said to be all non
sense, as neither the emperor, yon Buelow
nor the foreign office is at all Anglo
phoebic on the war. Official reports re
ct-ived have changed considerably not only
the emperors opinion about the Boers
and their government, but also that of t:ie
foreign office. It is absurd to say that
either the emperor or his government had
in mind at any time during the past few
months to interfere in South Africa for
the benefit of the Boers. Unquestionably
his majesty's visit to Great Britain is un
dertaken largely for political reasons, and
is distinctly meant as a friendly act. If
this is still cloaked and hidden from the
general public, It is only due to defer
ence to the anti-British sentiment
throughout the empire. The Yoraweitg
ironically says:
"That the grandson feels the need of
visiting his grandmother, just at the
time when she must feel deeply hurt by
the provocative and warlike enterprises
is but natural."
ENTENTE WITH ENGLAND.
A prominent diplomat, on this subject,
said:
"It Is a fact, well known to all diplo
matists and cabinets of Europe, that
Germany has recently met several dis
tinct checks from France, and on occa
sions favorable to make common cause
against the common enemy Germany has,
of necessity, had to turn to England. This
is so patent to any one who has studied
the events of the past twelve months,
and the wonder is that Germany is no
backward at seeking an entente. It is
well known that the emperor resented
the popular spite against England, and
this feeling is shared by his advisers."
AVAR NEWS COMMENT.
The comment on war news this week is
also more cautious, but not more friendly.
A military writer in the Kreuz Zeitung.
reviewing the situation, says:
"The Boers' neglect to utilize their ad
vantages after Nicholson's Nek argues ill
for their military ability. But the atti
tude of the British troops in a number of
BOER HEAVY ARTILLERY.
recent engagement^ according to English
accounts, is nothing to brag about. The
discipline seems poor."
Continuing, the writer Bays he believes
the Brtish will heres f ter advance In com
pact masses, numerically superior to the
Beers, whose tactics have hitherto been
to split up their forces, and he thinks this
will tell against the latter. As to the
outcome of the war the writer thinks
It is by no means certain, as the enor
mous size of the seat of war makes a
guerrilla warfare likely.
The Hamburger Nachrlchten expresses
similar views..
In the Vossische Zeitung, an ex-officer
of the general staff says:
The history of paßt wars, and the de
liberate weighing of all facts and factors,
do not seem to give a bad forecast of the
cause of the doughty Boers, in spite of
the immense apparent superiority ag .inst
them."
SYMPATHIES WITH BOERS.
Owing to the British censorship, hardly
any cables from their correspondents at
the seat of war have yet reached the
German papers. This week the first mail
accounts of events to and including Glen
coe were received. These, however, do
not contain anything materially differing
from the British cabled reports.
The sympathies of the Germans are
strikingly shown in the large number of
public subscriptions for the aid of the
wounded Boers. The Deutsche Zeitung
has collected within a fortnight 220,000
marks, and the Hamburg subscriptions
amount to 53,445 marks. In Berlin the
consul general of the Transvaal daily re
ceives contributions, many coming from
the poor, which already foot up a large
sum. In many towns, Including Leipelo;
Stettin, Cologne, Duisburg and others,
meetings in support of the Boers have
been held.
NAVAL PROGRAMME.
The movement to Increase the navy has
not lost its vigor. The agitation started
by the emperor is being skillfully manag
ed. Commander yon Herlngen, of the war
ministry, who has done much of the llt-
THE ST. PAUL, GLOBE, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1899.
erary work connected with the movement,
has, by the emperor's orders, published
a pamphlet powerfully in favor of the
necessity of an increase of the navy. In
parallel columns he shows the navy should
at least be doubled in order to accom
plish its work. The emperor's affection
for his naval officer was- shown when, in
speaking to a naval attache of a for
eign power, he said :
"Heringen is my Capt. Mahan."
Capt. Heringen has gone to Munich to
explain to the prime regent of Bavaria
the features of the naval plan and its
necessities. He also goes on the same
niiysion to Stuttgart. Carlsruhe and Dres
den. In the meantime the sentiment »>f
the nation in favor of the plan Is steadily
growing, and the bulk of tho press is ap
parently being convinced. A number of
popular movements in support of the plan
are being arranged, including one for lec
tures in all important cities under the
auspices of a score of the most prominent
persons. Among the lecturers who have
offered their services are Admiral Wer
ner, Prof. Wagner and Prof. Schmoller.
The papers are filled with communica
tions of all sorts. In one of these In the
Deutsche Zeitung. Count yon Huber siys:
"The kaiser Is the best naval expert. It
is only necessary to vote as he bids."
SNEER AT KRUPF3.
Ah a matter of fact the battle Is said
to have been won before the reichstag has
anything to do with it. This is shown by
the fact that all the navy yards are work
ing to the utmost, and new shipyards are
being established at Bumkogen. The Vul
can shipyards has established a branch
at Gessemund. It is said In naval circles
that the consent of the reichstag has been
waited for, as it Is assumed the emperor's
plan will pass. The Vorawerts derisively
says.
"The Krupps, while professedly opposed
to large expenditures are not opposed to
the construction of navy yards In Russia,
being assured of contracts for 23.000.000
rubles by the Russian government. The
Krupps also sold the United States,
through the Carnegies, the latest and best
steel plate, which has been found better
than the Harveyized."
All this, the Vorawerts remarks, "shows
a wonderful combination of patriotism
and business."
The Official Post produces from Ameri
can papers statements that the strength
ening of the United States naval resources
at Manila is Intended for the purpose of
supporting Great Britain In the far East.
The Post asserts that the statements are
trustworthy, and says that the recent de
nials of administration speakers in the
West are not worthy of belief.
Thf; newspapers here a; ert that the
results of the Philadelphia congress are
nil. The correspondence of the Cologne
Gazette to this effect is widely reproduc
! cd.
EYE ON NETHERLANDS.
The papers also claim that Germany
must have more colonies, and say it is
nonsense to maintain that the earth Is
divided up, as a new division is impend
ing in colonial possessions. The Nether
lands colonies are pointed to as among
those that cannot much longer be kept
from a new division, saying that the
candidates for these rich colonies are
Great Britain and Germany, adding that
I ihe latter has the better chance.
The Deutsche Zeitung thinks the inher
itance, is ripe, as the Netherlands Is un
able to fructify its colonies.
Capt. Tauff's third Hohenzollern drama,
treating of the great events of 1640-16S8,
written undei the direction of the em
peror, will be produced at the royal
theater of Wiesbaden, the chief subject,
many of the ideas and part of the dia
j logue and scenery were suggested by the
j emperor.
By the emperor's wish the famous koor
-1 magics and other Hungarian dances,
hitherto unknown in Germany, will ba
j taught to the court ladles by a Hungarian
i nobleman, named Pottak. The dances will
be tried during the coming court carnival.
According to the advice of the tuber
j culosis congress a number of asylums for
the free treatment of poor consumptives
are being established in Germany. The
first was dedicated in Baden this week by
tho grand duke.
The first woman doctor admitted to
general practice in Germany is a Berlin
girl, Agnes Hacker. It has taken the
Prussian cabinet two years to decide her
case.
Kaiser Balls for England.
KIEL. Nov. 18.— The imperial yacht
Hohenzollern, with the emperor and em
press of Germany and two of their song
on board. failed for England at 9
o'clock this morning.
BURNING OF PATRIA.
Capt. Frohltch and Crew Arrive at
Hambnrg and Give Details.
HAMBURG, Nov. 18.— Capt. Frohlich
and the crew of the Patria, who arrived
here today, gave the following details of
the fire:
On Wednesday at 10:3 Cin the morning
clouds of smoke were arising from the
tunnels. The fire was first noticed by
some of the passengers, all of whom were
soon afterwards called on deck ami in
formed that the ship had been burning
since 5 o'clock, but (bat the?e was no im
mediate danger. Capt. Frchllch decided
later to put the passengers in boats,
which was done without haste or mishap.
AVhcn communication between the fere
and after decks was cut off by the
flames, Capt. Frohlich ordered the crew
to leave the ship, and at 7 o'clock in the
evening tha entire crew went on board
the Fteamer Athesia. At noon, on Thurs
day, when all attempts to tow the Patria
to come port had failed, the Athesia
abandoned the burning vessel and pro
ceeded for Hamburg.
OPENING NEW MARKET.
American Flonr ami Wheat May
Have a Chance In Brazil.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18.— Active nego
tiations are proceeding to secure from
Brazil such tariff concessions as will ex
tend the market for American wheat and
American flour in that country. It is
understood that a proposition to this ef
fect was submitted to the authorities at
Rio de Janeiro, and they have Bought to
accede to the desires of the authorities
here.
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EVENT WAS BRILLIANT
MRS. JAMES BROWN POTTER'S
CONCERT IN BEHALF OF THE
MAINE FIND
WAS GRACED BY ROYALTY
Prince of Wales Congratulated Mrs.
Potter Upon tbe Eminent Success
of the Affair— American Spirit
\\ us Manifest tit All That \Va»
Done— Handsome Smn Realised —
Dlsttrxs Of Lady Churchill.
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LONDON, Nov. 18.— Mrs. James Brown
Potter's tea concert' at Clarldge hall to
day, for the benefit of the American
women's hospital fund, was a grand suc
cess. The exquisitely decorated rooms
wer» thronged with the most exclusive
set of society people, In brilliant attire,
including the Prince of Wales, the Duke
of Cambridge, Princess Christian of
Schlesweig-Holstein, Princess Aribert of
Anhalt and Princess Victoria of Schles
welg-Holsteln. The last three were ac
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others. Lady Randolph Churchill looked
In for a few moments, but was deeply dis
tiessed, owing to her anxiety as to the
fate of her son, Winston Churchill, be
lieved to be a prisoner in the hands of
the Boers, and left before the guests ar
rived. The executive committee wore
Red Cross badges.
The Prince of Wales heartily congratu
lated Mrs. Potter on the success of her
idea and the merits of the performance.
lie sat in front of a row, flanked by
Mmes. Leslie and Potter and th« Duchess
of Marlborough. At the prince's special
request Miss Edna May sang "Follow
On." His royal highness came up spe
cially from a visit to Bufford abbey, and
came from his train straight to Clar
idge's.
Something over £7,400 was aded to the
Maine fund as the result of the enter
tainment. A more charming and success
ful gathering has seldom been witnessed
at any social function in London than
was present with the American ladies in
their efforts to increase the Maine fund.
The entire lower floor of the hotel, which
was devoted to the entertainment, was
converted into a perfect garden of chrys
anthemums, roses and multi-colored in
candescent lights illuminated the scene.
Tho presence of an escort from the Life
guards, in their brilliant white and scar
let uniforms, and of drum major, drum
mers and pipers in the familiar tartan of
the Scots guards, gave a martial tone to
the entrance and foyer, while the sumptu
ous toilettes of the assembled ladies and
gentlemen added splendor to the picture.
AMERICAN SPIRIT.
Seldom in the history of American func
tions .in London has a more distinctive
American scene been witnessed, for the
managers were determined that the pres-
PUTTING BOER ARTILLERY IN POSITION.
er.ce of royalty should not detract from
the American spirit of the event. Amid
the music and lights and brilliant assem
bly the purpose of the assemblage was
never lost sight of. The ciimson crosses
on the arms of the richest and hand
somest costumes of the ladies constantly
reminded the guests of the grim realities
of war, while the absence of Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, the chairwoman and
leading spirit of the movement, clue to the
uncertainty as to the death or capture
of her son, gave a tragic tone to the gath
ering. The Prince of Wales was a de
lighted spectator throughout, and ex
pressed his pleasure repeatedly as he
chatted with the Duchess of Marlbor
ough and Mrs. James Brown Potter, who
occupied places in front of the auditori
um.
Edna May daintily presided at the
Prince of Wales' table, and never looked
more handsome or picturesque. The Duke
of Connaught sent his regrets, accompa
nied by a check, to Mrs. James Brown
Potter. The prize for the highest tip
paid went to the actress. Miss Nellie
Stewart, who received £70 from Frank
Fardner. A soldier's widow sent two serv
ice badges for auction. These realized
100 guineas from Tod Sloan, the American
jockey, who presented one of them to-
Mrs. Brown Potter.
Of the concert it is sufficient to say that
De Wolf Hopper and his company and
the "Belle of New York" company, who
were accompanied by their orchestras,
never appeared to better advantage.
The assemblage Included Mr. and Mrs.
Bradley-Mai tin, Mmes. B ow, Field, Mne
ton and Leslie and Lady Naylor-Leland.
DBROILEDE DEFIANT.
Insult* the President of France, and
Will Be PnntMhed.
PARIS, Nov. 18.— Before the senate, sit
ting as a high court today, M. Deroulede
was examined in the conspiracy cases.
He began by affirming his love for the
republic.
"But," he explained, "a plebeiscitary
republic."
He then attacked President Loubet, but
was checked by M. Fallieres, president of
the senate, who refused to listen to his
tirade, and demanded that he withdraw
his allegations. This M. Deroulede,
amidst the loud applause of other accus
ed persons, refused to do. He denied all
desire to agitate the country, explaining
that he merely wished to assure respect
for the fatherland and army.
The public prosecutor paid that M. Der
oulede should be prosecuted under the
laws of 1881, punishing persons who in
sulted the president of the republic.
M. Deroulede. while admitting he had
nothing against M. Loubet in his private
capacity, maintained his former obseiva
tions, and the court retired to consider
the matter.
In the high court later M. Fallieres
read a decision of the court condemning
M. Deroulede to three months' imprison
ment for insulting the president.
On M. Fallieres announcing the decision
counsel for M. De Roulede asked per
mission to speak, but M. Fallieres refused.
Thereupon all the prisoners broke out
into uproarious demonstrations of pro
tests, and the session was suspended.
The resolute attitude of the senate in sen
tencing M. De Roulede was warmly dis
cussed In the lobbies.
CAISED A SENSATIuN.
BERLIN, Nov. IS.— A great sensation
has been caused by the empress' letter
to the municipality acknowledging: the
congratulations on her majesty's birth
day, In which she takes occasion to ex
press pain at the fact that a teacher of
the Royal university ridicules the Bible
"in a manner to most deeply injure all
morality, and, above all, Christian feel
ing."
This refers to a speech of T>r. Preuss,
a Jewish tutor, who paraphrased the mes
sage of Job:
"Ilia excellency gave and his excellency
taketh away; blessed bo the name of his
excellency."
It appears that the empress was dis
pleased at the hostile attitude of the
municipality In regard to the levying of
taxes to support the Lutheran churches,
as the councillors, mostly Radicals, So
cialists, etc., opposed the measure. So
great was the Indignation that the Na
tional Zeitung declared Court Chamber
lain yon Mirbaeh, who signed the leUer
in the empress" name, should have re
signed rather than do so. It is certain ih^
council will not send the empress any
more congratulations.
Hayward's Condition Improve*.
. NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., Nov. 13.—
Senator Hayward's condition continues
to show marked improvement. His tem
perature and pulse are normal. He Js
gradually regaining the use of his right
arm and leg, which were affected by the
paralysis, and Is also able to speak with
much greater ease, indicating that the
pressure on the brain is lessening. His
family and friends are more hopeful for
his recovery than they have been at any
time during his present illness.
USED WRONG SIDE.
Fatal Mistake Made at a Secret So
ciety Initiation.
CARBONDALE, 111., Nov. IS.-Laf«
Dr.son, a saloonkeeper of Desoto, a small
village only eight miles north of this city,
died yesterday from wounds said to hay«
been inflicted while being initiated into a,
secret order known as the Knights of
Royal Arch. The facts of the initiation,
as given in this case, are as follows: Th«
order has an Instrument resembling a bel
lows, with a long handle, which fires a
blank cartridge from one side, the other
being padded. Only a slight tap Is re
quired to explode the cartridge. But
slight difference exists in the appearance
of the side, and in this case the wrong 1
side was used and the ball entered th«
thigh, resulting in death.
COMMISSION^POWERLESS.
Why Interstate Body Cannot Prop
erly Regulate Rates.
CHICAGO, Nov. 18.— Most of today's
session of the subcommittee of the United
States industrial commission was taken
up with the hearing of testimony given by
Edward P. Bacon, of Milwaukee. Accord
ing to Mr. Bacon, the whole trouble over
alleged discriminations by railroads and
over rebates given to shippers in the
carrying of grain is caused by the fact
that the interstate commerce commission
has not the power it is supposed to pos
sess In the regulation of rates. Its power
had been curtailed by the supreme court,
and competition among railroads for the
carrying of grain will continue, with dis
crimination and rebates. Mr. Bacon urged
as a remedy legislation Increasing the
power of the interstate commission so
that it might enforce laws for the modi
fication and equalization of railroad rates.
MR. BRYAN CONTRIBUTES.
Adds His Mite to the Fund for
Sehley Home.
NEW YORK, Nov. IS.— Miss Edna Mc-
Clellan, of this city, who is raising, by
means of an endless chain, a sum with
which to buy a home for Admiral Schtey,
in Washington, has receivedthe follow
ing letter from William J. Bryan, dated
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 13, with an inclosure
of 10 cents:
"I return the chain letter and am glad
to contribute a dime toward the loving
cup for Admiral Schley p.p 1 did for Ad
miral Dewey. They are both deserving of
honor and gratitude at the hands of
American people for their distinguished
achievements."
Dewey on Deck.
The Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n,
with Its usual enterprise, has jus! issued
an American Army and Navy Deck of
Playing Cards of finest stock, with gilt
edges and attractive back In green and
gold, the face cards being prominent offi
cers of the army and navy, Dewey serv
ing as the King of Hearts, Schley as the
King of Diamonds, etc.
These fancy playing cards are tho finest
ever produced, and the first time when
the character of the face card has been
represented by Introducing a portrait
without destroying the identity or char
acter of the card, and it is a? easy and
eimple to use this deck of cards In any
I game as if playing with a regular deck.
Ten two-cent stamps sent to the Malt-
Dept., Anheuser-Bu?oh Browing
i Ass'n, St. Louis, Mo.. U. S. A . to pay
cost of revenue, postage, mailing, etc.,
will secure a pack of these novel and at
tractive cards, and as the supply is
limited It will be wise to send early.
m
Charged With Counterfeiting.
ROME. Ga.. Nov. 18.— Frank Morse and
Warren Goodwin are under arrest iff
Murray county on a charge of counterfeit
ing. A large number of dollars and frac
tional coins and a complete set of imple
ments Mere seized. Spurious coin has
been lately circulated all over North Geor
gia, the Imitation belna: excellent.
How Is 1t...
That a small store does such a largo
business? Because our goods are
up to date at such low prices.
Tomorrow we place on sale
Fine Trimmed Hats at. . .$1.99
Would be cheap at $3.00 and $3.50.
Hats well worth $4 and $5 at . $2.99
Our four trimmers are all artists
and make our Hats in the very swellest
styles.
Our assortment of Hair Switches is
perfect and sold at the lowest prices
in the city.
Gentlemen's Watch Hair Chains,
single or double strand, you can havo
made for $1.50 — beautiful work.
line \M rDfICC 158 Moat Seventh,
FlllO. M. tIIUOO nearJaeknn.
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