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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29
BROOKLAND LAWN FETE.
Will Commence Monday and Continue
During the Week.

A lawn fete for the benefit of St An
thongs Church, Brookland, D. c.. will be
started Monday on the lawn adjoining the
parsonage. The fete will run the entire
week and preparations have been made
for one of the biggest affairs of the kind in
this pretty suburb. There will be attrac-
lions of special nature besides those fea-
lures generally found associated with af-
fairs of this character. There will be a
supper table for the benefit of those who
may wish to change from home fare for
the evening, dancing pavilion for the
younger Ones and booths adapted to the
varied tastes of the many customers ex-
pected to be present. The committees in
charge of the fete follow:
Committee on arrangements-Rev August
Mark, acting pastor of st. Anthony
Church; Messrs. J. c. Noyes, VIM. Lanni-
gan, Joseph Hummer. Joseph p. Burg,
Thomas Fitzpatrick. ]. Blake Clarke Harry
Bowling, H. Eaton Brooks, DR.. W.T.. Bal
dus and DR.. Henry Brooks.
Committee on grounds-Messrs. William
Lannigan. Nicholas Crook, John Haysel,
John Hasp, William Brown. John Gleason,
George A. Howe, H. Bohmert. Jones. James
j. Melvihill, Robert Barrett. David Bar
rett. Louis Streckfuss William Moran,
Ernest Smith and John Fling.
Committee ON order-Messrs. ]. Blake
Clarke. John Leesnitzer. John Lyon. John
j. Sullivan, Ambrose Marsden, F. T. Howe
jr., John Mcguire Frank Mcguire Joseph
Mcguire. VIM. Barnholt. McCarty, Snyder,
Bean and Capt. 8. r. Henry.
Committee on preSS-MeSsrS. J. c. Moves,
w. o. Bergman. DR.. F. T. Howe, James
F. McHugh. Thomas Crook and Charles
Cox
Committee on observation-disclosures Jo-
seph Hummer. George Eberly, John Krug,
George Beckert, Charles MCGEE, George
Krug, Charles Mattamore.
Committee on gate-MeSSrs Nicholas
Crook and Joseph Rodler.
Committee on dancing-Messrs. Philip
Julien, Thomas Crook. Brawner Hetfield.
Cyrus Julien. Jos. Henry. Herbert Banner,
John II. Kline and Martin McHugh
Committee on paddle stand-Messrs JOS
p. Burg. w. Moran, Ernest Smith, Capt.
Joseph Banner, Capt. C. E. Burg r.
Muskelhauer, John Leahy and Prof. c. o.
Burg
Yellow kids-Thomas Fitzpatrick and
Vim. McCloskey.
Candy booth-Mrs. Florence Mcnamara
in charge: Mesdames Bergman and Dow
ling and the Misses Noyes Ahern and
Whelan.
Fish pond-The Misses M and T. Smith
in charge; Mesdames McCreight and Fling
and Miss Annie Smith
Lemonade boOth-Mrs. John Leesnitzer In
charge; Mesdames Lyons, Bean. Mcguire,
Violet and Miller and Misses Leesnitzer
M. Bowling and others.
Country store and post ofilce-Miss Lula
Julien in charge; Misses B. Woodward, M
Woodward, Grace and Tessie Henry, Rosa
Hill. Margaret Clarke, Edna Julien, Helen
and Gertrue Hummer. Agnes Dowlfng
Emily Brooke. Ruth McNamara and Mas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29
CHAMBERLA1N's TARIFF.
Heavy Duties on Wheat and Flour
Two Scales for Manufacturers.

cablegram from London says: The
Daily Mail has obtained what purports to
be an outline Of Mr.. Chamberlain's fiscal
proposals They are said to be as follows:
A duty of 2s. to IS. on wheat and heav-
Ter duty on flour.
Small duties meat. eggs and dairy
produce. and equivalent remssions Of duty
on tea, sugar and tobacco.
Two scales of duties on manufactured
products-10 and 20 per cent-with a view
to securing reciprocity treaties with for
eign nations the proceeds Of these duties
to be devoted to relief OF income tax,
or further remissions Of the duties on tea,
sugar and tobacco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29

ters Horace Woodward. P. Julien. Charles
Tansil BERNARD Smith and Robin Elder.
Choir booth-Mrs. Nicholas Crook IN
charge; Mesdames Noel. McGrath. Ma,
honey, Rodler. Hatcher and Brown and
Misses Sarah and Marie Howe. Florence
and May Crook, Kathleen Noel. Eva Wag-
anfeald. NJ McGrath. Agnes McGrath.
Brown and others.
Ice cream table-Mrs. ]. Blake Clark In
charge: Mesdames Moves. Hetfeld. McGee,
Woodward, Henry and Miss M. Clark MISS
A. Ward and Mr. ]. Blake Clark.
Supper table-Mrs Carrie Julien IN
charge; Mesdames J. Henry Brooks. Eaton
Brooks, NJ Fitzpatrick. Kline. J. Magulre,
F. Mcguire. George Eberly. Streckfuse ana
the Misses Caroline Julien, Marques and
others. ~ :.
Flower booth-Miss Adelaide Julien in
charge: Misses Helen Brooks Emily Nc
Namara Mae Henry, Gertrude smith,
Merle Barton and Fannie PennypacKer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29
Carrie Nation to Star.

The New York Herald today says:
Mrs. Carrie Nation will not down. Now
she is going on the stage.
Ten Nights in a Bar Room is the play
in which she is to star. Such was the an
nouncement made yesterday by the press
agent. The play is to be rewritten, so as
to bring in some of the numerous stirring
bits of history In Mrs. Nations career.
OF course. 1t Is to teach a great moral
lesson. as well as to entertain. Robert
Ellsworth Is responsible for this. He will
bring his new star out during the autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29
Lucania's Fast Voyage.

The Cunard Line steamer Lucania ar
rived at quarantine. New York. at $50 last
evening after fast passage of five days.
eleven hours. seven minutes, over total
distance Of 1882 knots. at an average speed
of 21.23 knots per hour. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29

struck her head against the staircase at her
i,ome on d street this morning while sky
larking with friend. She received q
painful injury. but was not taken to the
hospital for treatment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-29

pose OF reorganizing that club for work in
the fall campaign.
Inc regular August meeting of the town
council to be held in the town hall Monday
night has been postponed for q few DAYS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

WANTED-Young business man who has
Sloe0 10 take interest In manufacturing
and jobbing business, established. no
competition. no other factory OF same
liud west Of Chicago. Wish 70 enlarge
Address Il y. c" care Eagle.
lsS-ltX
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26
statesmen WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS WANTED-''The Crazy Jack
Puzzle, a may, haZy, crazy seller; re-
tails 10 cents; 50 cents per dozen. Send
10 cents for sample. Jack Puzzle Co.,
Hyattsville, Md. 4-26-1t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES sale,
loo feet. with grocery store and stock.
at invoice Corner New York and Sec
oud- Must sell this week or viii not sell.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26
MALE HeLP WANTED.

MALE HsLP WANTED.
MALE HELP WANTED-Me 10 learn
barber trade. New method free work.
expert distractions, Years saved. tools
presented. UpiomeS granted: shQn ex-
pcrience Saturdays. 81 weekly when
competent Great demand Catalogre
mailed free. Moler Barber Collea-,. 81
Louis. No. 4-9a :. rs y
MALE HELP WANTED-Fiftv Young
men 70 learn teleEraphy and take posi-
Tighe Co. Santa Fe Railway ArBssr-e-ss
City, Kan. 1r-tf
WANTkif-han OF ability as general
agent. To write Investment ,,oSr7,,,,,r
with guarantee bond attached Sfs1
month and office expenses. Hustlers
Company. Los Angeles. California
a--e-Suu-sr
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

FOX a&rE-Ft ss1g arfrs - sas ssEste-
80 go fratt ssses re rslisF 400 -
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26
HOUSES Eoa RENT

FOR RENT-Cottags. No 80 y. Topeka.
. rooms and bath. gas, hot and ccid
water, good repair, fine shade. 80 To
socd tenant New phone No. III. blue.
1SS-it
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

FOR aAiE-FIne improved farm. naar
blackwell. &. r.
One half sectiuu near Oklahoma city
Bargains SEQ KiramAn. sedBwick and
kioNa county farms.
Very desirable improved property %
Fast Side. also ou West Hdg
Call a. bank. Wet Side. and set snap
prices
iss-it d 3. sILER a sOSs
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26
SOLICITORS WANTED.

w Solicitors for article; sells
easier than fraternal insurance or
building and loan stock. Can make
from s. per day up. Address The Home
Loan Co, Wichita Kan. 10S-sun-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

rDa EE@T SO - Sra ecss 8 fsseszz sr.a
cifF EateT. - G=e. e. CaZE1sfl - :
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-26

FOR RENT-Four-ro0ra house. ITSe North
Emporia avenue. Cail 1t 51S y. Main.
ST.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

the Hobbies back OF both the senate and
house chambers to be placed later on the
desks OF the members.
The new members of the house received
their initiation by door keepers and house
employees and many were turned back for
Identification because of their slight hesi-
tation on presenting themselves for ad-
mission. Such incidents contributed to the
general lively animation and good humor
OF the occasion
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
yention at 10 o'clock today.

The subjects to be taken up at the con-
ycnticn had not been announced, but
from the discussion of the delegates since
their arrival, it seemed probable that the
convention would pass upon whether the
federations affiliated members would ally
themselves with any particular political
party the Socialists party for instance.
other topics mentioned have been trade
Jurisdiction, industrialism as distinct
from trade autonomy. child labor and the
means of it's prevention and the eight
hour work day.
Great interest prevailed also as to what
action. II any would be taken on the
open shop issue" with President Roose-
welt I'm connection with the Miller case
at Washington.
President Gompers called the con-
vention to order and after the creden-
tials had been examined President ID. l..
Driscoll of the Central Labor union OF
Boston, extended cordial welcome 10
the visiting delegates.
BEFORE adjournment at noon President
Gompers announced the appointment OF
President Henry Mcmahon OF Boston
Typographical union, No. 10 as assistant
.
Thomas j. McNihan OF the Team Drivers
union and Andrew J. Lambert OF the
Hosting and Portable Engineers union
as the sergeant-at-arms and messengers.
GREETING EXTENDED.
After extending the greeting OF Bos-
ton, President Driscoll made reference
TO the state board of arbitration. say
ing that the working men were always
ready 10 abide by the decision OF this
tribunal. "We have many good state
laws. hut want better he continued.
we mean 10 have the child labor law
lived up to-
In closing Mr.. Drscoh presented 10
President Gompers a block and gavel
with the trade union label Of the wood
workers.
In accepting the gift Mr.. Gompers
touched upon many phases OF the labor
movement ell said that a new battle
was waging for the trade union move
ment.
1T is q fight, he said. for the people
in the cause OF Justice" lie asked that
the American Federation OF Labor be
judged upoi stmerits and upon what II
accomplIshes and that all preconceived
notions b. abandoned
REPORT ON CREDENTIALS.
Chairman owen Miller. OF the commit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
ARmENIANS
VOLUNTEER
TO MURDER

New York, Nov. 9-Through letters
which have reached this country, further
details have come to light OF the Armen-
ian plots, which resulted recently I'm three
murders and one suicide in London OF men
prominent in the Huntehakist society. 1t
is said secret service agents and the po-
lice OF several large cities In this country
are now at work. and that evidence In
their hands involves a prominent New
England merchant and a resident OF .his
city said to be widely known In Armen-
ian circles.
Lettrs bearing on the plot have just
been received I'm this country from
Sagatel sagouni, the first victim OF the
assassination in Londsn. These letters
sagouni had Intercepted and mailed to
agents on this side Of the Atlantic before
he fell
They showed In detail the plans for dis
posing Of the leaders I'm his faction Of the
Armenian society. They were addressed
TO the Armenian Central committee I'm
London. but were intended for the eyes or
only one man. trusted agent. How they
foil into Sagounis hands IL not t.nown.
The evidence they contain Is supple
mented by a circular bearing the official
seal OF secret society In Chicago and
signed by it's officers. which has been Sc
cured In Salem. Mass. The circular calls
for volunteers 20 take up the work OF
killing those opposed to the society, who
are denounced as towards.
IL IL said the distribution OF similar
circulars I'm Boston. Providence and New
York resulted In the volunteering OF 30
men who were sent at once TO Europe on
their deadly mission. They were given
orders, Il r. said 10 act under the In
structions OF central committee in Lon
don.
UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Constantipole. Nov. e.-Mnrtial law has
been proclaimed IN the district OF Hasan
Kala province Of Erzeroum. Asia Minor,
and troops have been quartered In ell the
villages OF that district. In consequences
Of the revolutionary movements on the
part OF the Huntschakists or members OF
the Armenian Revolutionary society.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

Crowds of eager spectators, both men
and women thronged the corridors and
rotunda OF the capitol early in the day
and the galleries 90 which admission was
had by card only were taxed TO their ca
pacity long before the hour for assem-
bling arrived Many high officials OF the
government left their desks at the de-
partments To witness the opening OF the
session and greet their legislative friends :
many strangers I'm Washington had their
first glimpse OF congress. while tho capi-
tol was the Mecca of the Washington
ians.
Committee rooms which had been In the
hands OF the renovators during the re-
cess were thrown open and many infor-
NAL receptions were held by popular
chairmen With the spcakership question
out OF the way In the UNIVERSAL endorse
ment OF Mr.. Cannon. there was nothing TO
worry the legislative mind and the day
was given UP to the sentiment OF the oc-
casion.
Many handsome floral tributes TO merri-
bers were borne in unusual profusion TO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

tee on credentials. then reported. The
committee reported credentials from
representatives of 10i International
unions. 1873 central labor unions ana llo
local and federal labor unions, besides
delegates from the state branch. Cre-
dentials were also received from the fra
ternal delegates. John Grady and VIII
liam Mullen. representing the United
Trades congress Of England. John Simp-
son OF the CANADIAN trades congress ana
Harrietta A. Keyser Of New York city.
representing the church association Tor
the advancement OF labor.
Protests were filed against delegations
from the Bakers and Confectioners' In
ternational union, the Central Labor
union OF Knoxville. Tenn. and the Gem
tral Labor union OF Burlington. VT
A FLOOD OF MOTIONS.
Resolutions were adopted to the effect
that the delegates while In Boston pur-
chase newspapers from the Boston News
boys union.
This was followed by flood Of motions
bearing upon union printing. smoking
union cigars and wearing union made
there were TO be any entertainments fur
nished to the delegates that the talent ~
actors and actresses who are members OF
unions.
All OF these were quickly disposed Of by
the chairman. who declared that they
were entirely out. OF order. The nature
OF the motions afb the manner In which
they were presented occasioned consider
able merriment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09


WANTED - UNFURNISHED ROOM
by gentleman. State particulars. Address
U-16 News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
IN COLLISION.
John Busted Hurt when nls Bicycle and
Mr.. Perkins Auto Came TogethG.

There was a collision at the corner Of
Washington and Mathewson streets about
1850 o'clock this afternoon that came
very near being very serious
John Busted of 50 Knowles street was
just about to turn the corner Of Ma
thewson street on his bicycle on his way
to work. when he coliided with an auto
driven by Burmah f. Perkins OF ."
Knight street. with the resuk that .ns
bicyclist sustained small cut over .ns
left eve. The Injured man was nfs.
taken into the drug store OF u. Ia STAFFORD
4 Co. where the wound wss temporAiy
dressed and then Mr.. Perkins tocs nl. 70
,he orfIce Of Dr. Smith on Market square
- "a. uroper attention. He was AFTER
usrd removed 10 his home on kn0U1eo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

Today at Governor Lucus c. Garvn ended
to the appointment of for the the pore
sion board caused by the death of Col F. Oney by Ills
Honor Augustus Miller of Providence position
The feels assured that will be nothing
holding both Offices and for his
action that in the interest of local self government
Matthew Cummings of the of Providence
named for the board charities and
caused by Col Olney's death
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
Unusually Large Number of Mem
bers in Attendance at the Opening.
Crowd of Spectators Filled All
the Available Space and Overflow
Into Corridors.

Washington Nov e-The hfyeighh congress convened in
extraordinary today accordance with the proclama
of President Roosevelt for purpose of enacng legislation
make effective the Cuban reciprocity The day
devoted simply personal greetings and organization
assembled the largest membership in its history and
gavel fell in that body of animation
cloak and in the obbs and corridors
day crisp and bright and the capitol building presented
the appearance with its of white and
plet renovation within
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
TWenty-Thir Annual Session OF the
Federation of Labor Opens inFan-
cuil Hall-GOmperS and Mitchell
in Attendance.

Boston, e-Assembng for convention which, according
likely be the important meeting ever held
for the consideration OF problems arising out OF
the labor almost delegates gathered in
Fanue sitting of the twentytrd annual
deliberations of American Federation of Labor
delegates including President Samuel Gopers and onn
the president Mine Workers. had arrived
rday everything readiness for the opening OF the con-
vention at o'clock today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

power IN the police deps psrtment, OF which
he is on'y the head now I'm exceptional
times such as riots.
The Democrats, as rule. are jubilant
over the aptness OF the appointment ann
many express the hope and the belief also
that the mayor will not decline.
The Republicans who expressed any
opinion set II down as very shrewd poe
litical move on the governors part, and
simply looked thoughtful. at the same
time admitting that the mayor would be
a good man for the position.
There is little doubt that Mr.. Cum
mingf will accept the appointment to the
board OF charities and corrections, and he
stated that he would accept when inter-
viewed this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
SENATE.

With galleries crowded. with the cham
ber mass OF elaborate floral tributes
and nearly every senator in his seat. the
gave OF President Protein Frye sounded
at noon today, calling the senate together
I'm tho second extraordinary session of
OF the senate following the adjournment
last spring OF the 57th congress elmi-
mated much OF the routine work. which
otherwise would have been performed to-
day.
New senator's had gone through the
forfna1fty or taking oaths OF Office. seats
had been assigned and with the ex-
ception of the appointment committee va
cancies of all functions of organization
had been complied with.
For more than two hours before the
senate was called to order the galleries
were filling up with early arrivals. Sena-
tor Hanna's pronounced victory in the
Ohio election won for him what was one
OF the most pretentious floral designs
ever seen In the senate, a shield three and
a half by four and a half feet OF blue
immortelles, In which was wrought out
OF California grasses. ribbons and red
white and blue immortelles tho design
OF the American eagle identical with that
on silver quarter of a dollar.
The shield was surmounted with a gor-
geous cluster OF American beauty roses.
The offering bore the inscription: Senator
Mark Hanna, from his friends, "The
Irish Democrats of Cleveland" Fully a
score OF smaller tributes were banked
around Senator Hanna's desk.
Senator Germans triumph in the Mary
land election was recognized by big floral
PIECES, a handsome wreath moro than two
feet I'm diameter with cross cluster OF
roses. carnations aud chrysanthemums at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09

YOUNG MAN WANTED WHO HAS
worked a year or two in newspaper COM
posing room. Address, stating experience.
Y. Y. e., News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-09
MAYOR MILLER NAME 1
FOR POLICE COMMISSION


lis Appointment to Place Made Va
cant by Death of Col. Olney An
nOunccd by Governor Garvin.
The Mayor Greatly Surprised,
Said He Had Not Been Consulted
at All in the Matter-Unable to
State Whether or Not He Will
Accept Until He Has Considered
the Matter Mathew j. Cummings
Appointed 10 the Board of State
Charities and Corrections.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Banks Asked to Take Up Bonds.

WASHINGTON - Secretary Shaw
has written to the banks that had
substituted state and municipal bonds
for government bonds as security for
public deposits that he would like to
have a substitution of government
bonds. This is in accordance with the
policy announced at the time munich
pals were accepted. They were ac-
cepted only on condition that the
banks should use the bonds that were
released by the substitution as a ba-
sis for circulation. 1t is now expect
ed that the banks will retire this ad-
ditional circulation and thus release
the bonds to be used again as security
for deposits.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
Say Treaty is Anomalous.

HAVANA-The chairman of the
senate committee on foreign relations
asked President Palma and Secretary
of State Zaldo to explain the clause
in the reciprocity treaty which pro-
vides that similar products of each
country are to be allowed similar
privileges by each country. The COM
mittee did not understand how Amer
lean potatoes, for instance, could re-
ceive 80 per cent reduction, while Gu
ban potatoes were apparently only al
lowed 20 per cent. 1t has been de-
cided to refer the question to Wash
ington.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
PEOPLE DYING LIKE SHEEP.
Town of Topolobampo Stricken with
Dreaded Plague.

BISBEE, Ariz. - Information has
reached here that the dreaded bubonic
plague has made its appearance at
Toporico, Mexico, siXty-five miles
from Minas Preita, state of Sonora.
It IS also reported that the plague
has been discovered in several inte-
rior towns in Sonora. Further reports
received here are to the effect that
there is no plague at Hermosillo and
GIaymas.
The Guaymas quarantine against
ships from Topolobampo, Mazatlan
and even San Francisco is being main
taiued.
The people of Topolobampo are re-
ported to be dying like sheep.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1903-01-23
VENEZUELAN FORT is sHELLED.
New German Minister Considers Diff
ficuity Practically Over.

tlculty Practically Over.
PUERTO CABELLO-The German
cruiser Vineta at sunset Thursday
night fired shell at La Vigia, the
fort crowning the hills behind this
port. The shell, which was fired be
cause men were believed to be in the
fort, exploded without causing dam.
age.
The people of Puerto Cabello were
at loss Thursday night to under
stand the action of the German crui-
ser. Early in the morning, however,
Commodore Scheder sent the follow
ing communication to the Venezuelan
authorities:
Referring to my letter of the 9th
inst, have to inform you that l fired
shell yesterday at Fort La Vigia
because, against my explicit prohibi-
ton, the presence has been observed
there of unauthorized persons. Judg-
ing from reports, those persons were
soldiers
This statement is denied by the au-
thorities here.