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FIGHTING OUTSIDE OF FBZ
SULTAN REPORTED TO HAVE
BEEN DEFEATED.

Also That He Has Escaped Go the West
ward-His War Minister KnIod-Ai
the ConsuIs Excepting the British
Have Left tho CIiy-seriO"s Fight
Near Tangier.
London, Jan. 14-The Tangier CORE
spondent of the Morning Leader reports
serious fighting outside of Fez. He
says the sultan has been defeated and
escaped to the westward. War Minis
ter Menebbi, one of the sultan's strong
est pillars, was killed. All the consuls
excepting the British representative
have left FeZ.
In dispatch from Tangier, dated
January 13, the correspondent of the
Times says:
"a serious fight occurred to-day close
to my residence, two miles outside of
Tangicr. Several hundred tribesmen
attacked village defended by only six
ty men, The attackers were repulsed,
and four of them were killed. The fight
ing may be resumed at any moment.
1t does not involve any danger to Eu-
ropeans, but it shows that the Moorish
government is paralyzed by the rebel
lion and is incapable of maintaining or
DER
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TRIAL OF l.. A. DISBROW.
Prosecution Opens Hts Case--wOund On
Fosters Eye.

Riverhead, L. l., Jan. 13.-The jury in
the trial of Louis Az Disbrow, charged
with killing Clarence Foster at Tiana
Bay on the night of June 9, was COM
pleted to-day and the trial progressed
rapidly In his opening address Dis
trict Attorney Smith said that he would
show there was a wound over Fosters s
eye when the body was found, and that
death was due to concussion of the
brain caused by a blow. Several wit
nesses for the prosecution, however,
testified that there was hardly any per-
ceptible wound on the head. Among
these witnesses were Roger Squire, who
found the body floating in the bay, and
J. w. Gaffrey, life-saVer at East
Quogue, who brought the body ashore,
both of whom said that they had only
noticed a slight abrasion of the skin.
| Clarence Foster, father of the dead
man, said that he noticed the wound,
but had not observed it closely. He did
| not believe that his son had been
drowned as he was strong swimmer
and skllful in the management OF
! boats.
Judge Maddox ruled against attempts
to bring in testimony relative to the
death of ''Dimple' Lawrence, the pr1s-
oner being only under indictment for
/ the killing of Foster.
Charles E. Rogers, proprietor Of the
Hampton Pines Club, told of the sup
per Disbrow, Foster and Miss Law
renee had at his place on the night OF
June 9, and also of his meeting with
Disbrow the next day, when the latter
told him that he had last seen Foster
and the girl at his boarding house.
John A. Carter, of Quogue, testified
to having found his boat adrift on the
morning of June TO- and to the finding
Iimprints of woman's shoe, but nc
other footmarks, on the shore where
the boat was kept. Court was adjourn
ed until tomorrow morning. Night
sessions will be held until the trial Is
finished.
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HARD COAL COMBINE.
What Is Thought to be the First Step
Taken Yesterday.


Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 13.-Application
was made to-day at the state depart
ment for charter for the Eastern Sc
curities company, which, it is said, is
to be the vehicle for the consolidation
of the anthracite coal interests Of
Pennsylvania. The application for a
charter is made under law passed by
the legislature of 1901. The nominal
capital of the corporation is $1,000.
Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 13.-Various
rurnors have been set afioat in connec-
ton with the proposed Eastern Securi-
ties company, application for charter
for which was filed at the state de-
partment at Harrisburg, to-day. OW-
ing to the fact that some of the in
corporators are connected with the
Berwind- White Coal company it was
concluded that this was the first formal
step in bringing together the independ-
ent coal operators into a more compact
and easily handled body. Edward B.
Chase, one of the incorporators and
secretary Of one Of the Berwind-White
companies, ridiculed this idea to-day
and while not prepared to speak def
nitely of the company's plans, or VINO
were the real promoters, said:
''It is a very innocent concern. we
don't know as yet what we Will 90
Our capital will be $50,OOO and we have
no intention of increasing it. The COM
pany has no connection with the Ber-
wind White company"
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13-A dividend of 2 1-2
per cent. was declared to-day on the COM
mon stock of the Untington and Broad Top
Railroad company. This is the first divi-
dend since January, 1897. The usual divi-
dend was declared on the preferred stock
of the company.
New York, Jan. 13.-President A. J. Cas-
satt of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad company
has resigned from the directory Of the Man
haitian Trust company. His resignation is
in accordance with his purpose recently
announced to devote more time to the ar
fairs Of the Pennsylvania road.
Hartford, n c., Jan. 13.-The second
trial of James +. Wilcox Of Elizabeth City,
charged with the murder Of Nellie (ropsey,
in November, 1901, began here to-day be-
fore Judge W. Il. Council. The work Of Sc
curing a jury Occuuicd most of the day.
1t will be noon tomorrow before the trial
begins In earnest.
Albany, n. Y, Jan. 13.-The Empire City
Subway company of New York city has in
creased its capital from $3.50 900 to S.
10000. The certificate is signed by Charles
F. Cutler, president Of the New YorEA Ceie-
phone company; William T. Bouchell, John
Fl. Cahill, Joseph P. Davis and John W.
Lieb. Jr.
Washington, Jan. 13.-The house commit
tee on invalid pension has favorably report
ed a bill granting pension of 500 q
month to the widow Of General Franz
Sigel. Mrs. Sigel is now sixty years
OF age.
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ELASTIC CURRENCY BILL.
House Commtttee's Measure introduced
-;rop Movement Demand.

House Committee'S Measure Introduced
TOP Movement Demand.
Washington, Jan. 13.-Representative
Fowler, chairman of the house banking
and currency committee, to-day report
ed to the house the bill to provide an
elastic currency introduced before the
holidays and drawn in accordance with
the views of the majority of the COM
mittee. 1t has been made public here
tofore, and Mr.. Fowler has asked for a
rule making the bill the special order
for Thursday The report calls atten-
ton to the need Of currency for the
movement of the crops, saying:
There is little doubt that practically
all the farm products that are market
ed, amounting approximately to $4,000
0O0, 600, are sold between the months of
July and January. That an acute mon
etary situation arises invariably be-
tween the months of September and
| October is proof absolute that unusual
conditions then exist"
| Continuing, the report says: when
we recall the fact that the United
States treasury is bound, from the I'M
| fortunate situation in which we have
placed ourselves, to furnish gold to all
the world, free as it were, because 1t
cannot interpose a protest or bar with
out Reputation. as it might do. in the
form of an increased rate of interest,
were it money lender, every thought
full man who has grasped the situation
must realize that it is indeed appalling
and at mo dist ant day will bring its
overwhelming disaster
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THE DARDENELLEs QUESTION.
A Secret Treaty. Himted at Between
Russta and Tnrkcy.

London, Jan 14--In a despatch from
Constantinople in which he discusses
the Dardanelles question. the corre-
spondent of The Daily Telegraph de-
clares that the real object of the treat
les was to safeguard Turkey from sud-
den attacks by sea but that the effect
of them has been to place her entirely
at the mercy of Russia. So long as the
straits are closed" said the correspond
ent, nobody can get at Turkey either
to assist or threaten her, while the
way is always open for Russia, with
her powerful Black Sea fleet to seize
and hold the Dardanelles against all
comers, thus securing at one blow the
whole of Turkey above the Dardanelles.
Russia's whole policy is, therefore, TO
preserve the status quo and to prevent
any disturbance that would be likely to
afford the powers a preteXt for raising
the Dardanelles question. Russia has
always forced Turkey to settle her dis
putes when she saw that any power
was going to act. The question natural
ly arises, what does the sultan receive
in return for his ready acquiescence
The only answer Is the existence of a
secret treaty under the terms of which
| Russia guarantees the safety and the
position of the sultan during his life
| time.
Under the circumstances it may be
assumed that the British protest will
/ not be disregarded."
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DEATH OF DETECTIVE CRAIG.
Fatal Accident at PittsficId Again Zee
fore Grand Jury.

Pittsfeld, Mass, Jan. 13.-The tragic
death of Secret Service Agent Craig in
the collision of an electric car with the
carriage in which President Roosevelt
and Former Governor Crane were rid
ing with Mr.. Craig beside the driver,
here last August, was taken under con-
sideration by the Berkshire grand jury
to-day The cases before it were those
in which Euclid Madden, motorman,
and John r. Kelley, conductor of the
car, are charged with manslaughter.
Many witnesses have been summoned,
including passengers on the electric car
and eye witnesses Of the collision. Much
/ of the day was occupied with considera-
! ton of the case of George Huber of New
York, who was held for the jury's
action on the charge of killing his wife
at Monterey.
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POLICE BOARD MEETING.
Officers ConneiIy and Cook Ask for
Back Pay. %#8

The regular monthly meeting Of the
police board was held last evening. Pa
trolman Morris Connolly asked for thir-
ty-five days pay and Patrolman Frank
Cook for five days pay for injuries re-.
ceived while in the discharge of their:
duties. .r.. ,s
These petitions were referred to the
finance committee. The boiler inspec-
tor reported the police buildings boilers
as being in excellent, condition.
Patrolman Edward Fallen asked the
board to furnish him with attorneys to
help defend him in an action brought
against him by William Bonner. He ar
rested Bonner some time ago for OBJ
structing the sidewalk. Bonner was dis
|, charged in the city court and now
brings this action against the patrol
man for arresting him. The matter was
referred to a special committee. The
meeting then adjourned. ss
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BRIGHTER OUTLOOK RUSSIA.
The Budget fer 1908 Extraordinary
Expenditure for Railroads.

The Budget fer 1908 03-ExtraOrdinaFy
Expenditure for Railroads.
st. Petersburg, Jan. 13.-The budget
estimate for 1908 places the ordinary
revenue at $94S, SIG, ,339, the ordinary ex-
penditure at $940, ,2O2 614.5O, the surplus
at $8,313,724.5O and the extraordinary
expenditure at sos, ,6S1, ,121.5O. The latter
item will be met by the foregoing sur
plus, the extraordinary revenue of ST.
25O.0OO and the treasury reserve of $685.
O67,S97 Among the extraordinary ex-
penditures is $40, AGO ,511,5O for the build
597,290 for the building of other rail-
Wavs.
In an official statement accompany
ing the budget, Finance Minister de
Witte says it is his pleasure to give
this year for the first time in a long
period assurance that the general con-
ditions of Russian economy show evil
dent signs of changes for the better.
Among these may be mentioned the
)
of grain in ten years was obtained, the
yield exceeding the average for the last
ten years by 27 per cent. M. Witte
comments also upon the improved con-
dition of the money market but says
the perfect equilibrium between the
supply and demand of capital has not
yet been fully restored.
: From an economic and humanitarian
viewpoint, +" said Minister De Witte, "it
is to be regretted that mankind Is not
yet imbued with the high ideals of uni
versal peace. 1t must be acknowledged
that we are in the grip of an iron law
which DEGREES that the requirements OF
culture may be satisfied only from
what remains after the expenditures
for the defense of the country. 4 min
lister has hard task in deciding upor
and allocating provisions for impera
tive measures of defense. His task be-
comes painful when he is compelled tt
take the initiative in introducing high
er taxes and in opposing measures fol
which no resources are available"
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DEMOCRATIO HARMONY.
Meeting Umanimousiy Favors a Direct
PRIMARY Law.


The second democratic harmony meet
ing was held in the upper hall Of the
Music hall building last evening. Hon.
Alexander Troup acted as chairman and
the meeting voted in favor Of direct
primaries Attorney Hamilton made a
motion that committee of five be APP
pointed to concur with the democratic
town committee for the purpose of
bringing the matter before the town
committee and it will be five weeks be-
fore action can be taken. Chairman
Troup stated that he would rather not:
appoint that committee, but as it was
the wish of all present that he should
do so he consented. He appointed the.
following members: Charles S. Hamil-
ton, r. s. Andrew, William H. McDon--
aid, William A. Wright, and Captain
Kennedy.
John Doughan was appointed but re-
fused to serve. During the session there
were many wordy tits the most serious
of which was between John Howard
and James e. McGann, in which Mr..
McGann was referred to as a ward boss
and other terms. On motion Of Mr. An
drew the meeting was adjourned until
two weeks from last evening. s@
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TRANsTAAL,S HEATT TRIBUTE
Will Pay s15o, o,ODO, 900 as It's Share of tho
War Rui den.

Johannesburg. Jan 13.-Colonial Sec
retary Chamberlain and the leaders Of
the mining community here have arriv-
ed at an agreement in the matter of
financial settlement Under this agree
ment the Transvaal war contribution
Twill amount to $780, 600. A guaran-
tee also will be given for an imperial
loan of $3.50, 900. 900, which is to be eX-
pended in reproductive public works in
the Transvaal and in the Orange River
colony.
An understanding was also reached
regarding the labor question. 1t is be-
lieved the imperial government will
consent to the importation of Chinese
laborers for the mines.
London, Jan. 14.-Details of the
agreement reached by Colonial Secre-
tary Chamberlain and the leaders Of
the mining community of Johannesburg
are lacking, but it is understood that
the agreement implies that the Trans
vaal mining industry will guarantee the
interest on $500, 100000, half of which is
to be devoted to public works, while
the other half will be a war contribu-
ton to the imperial government. 1t is
estimated that this will amount to $50
per head yearly on the white popula-
ton Of the Transvaal.
: The London papers this morning well
come the arrangement as an equitable
compromise and as likely to have a
beneficial effect upon the Rand industry
by removing the uncertainty as to the
Transvaa! contribution.
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New Job for ESadrn-Pnwei.

London, Jan. 14.-With reference to
the r1nors of dissatisfaction with Gen.
eraI Baden Powells South African con-
stabulary and his possible removal as
a result of Colonial Secretary Chamber
lain's visit to South Africa, a telegram
from Johannesburg announces that
General Baden Powell has been ap-
pointed an inspector general of cavalry
and that he will come to England in
June to take up the duties of the office.
1t is understood that the constabulary
will be re-organized into civil force.
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OVERYOFLARGEJUDGMENT
SIR Bache Cunard, President of the Gu
mard lime, Gets 81 ,G57,709 81.

SIR Bache CuNard, President OF the Gu
mard lime, Gets 81 i,G57,709 81,
New York, Jan. 13.-Sir Bache Gu
nard, president of the Cunard line of
steamships, recovered a judgment to-
day in the supreme court for $1,657,-
709S1 against his first cousin, Charles
G.. Francklyn.
Mr.. Francklyn was, fifteen years ago,
in charge of the property in this coun-
try of Sir Bache Cunard, who inherited
large fortune from his father, Sir
Edward Cunard. AT that time Sir
Bache Cunard complained that Sir
Francklyn had converted large sums to
his own use. He therefore brought suit
to recover So, ,0OO 900 and after long lit
igation Mr.. Francklyn agreed to COM
promise the case for $1,250,00O This he
failed to pay and the present suit which
was not defended, was brought for ST.
$1,000 with interest.
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More be Any Coal Duty-Report of ti.e
Committee.
Washington, Jan. 13-The house to-
day will take action on measure in
troduced by the ways nd means COM
mittee for rebate equal to the duty
now imposed on all kinds Of coal ana
coming from foreign countries Tor a
period of one year.
The bill is d substitute for the one
introduced by Representative Hill or
Connecticut, which provided for re-
bate until June 80 next. 1t provides;
"That the secretary of the treasury be
and is hereby authorized and required
to make full rebate Of duties imposed
by law on all coal of every form and
description imported into the United
States from foreign countries for per-
iod of one year from and after the pass
age of this act
The report of the committee submit
ted to the house by Chairman Payne,
after recommending the passage OF the
bill, says:
This is an emergency measure de-
manded because of the scarcity ana
high price of coal, resulting from the
recent prolonged strike in the anthra-
cite mines.
"Precedents for the passage of the
bill are found in the Chicago fire
Whether the legislation will increase
the importations or reduce the price OF
coal is a question on which men differ
but it is all congress can do in the
premises and will satisfy the demand
of many of our citizens. While there is
a threatened coal famine in any part OF
the country we cannot turn a deaf eal
to the cry of the people.
1.-THE committee did not consider Il
best to make any changes in the tarifI
on coal after the period of one year hat
expired and prefer to bring in this as
purely emergency measure and not de
string to go into the question OF tariff
revision, even upon this one article. 1
any relief can come to the people from
such legislation it will be amply secur
ed in the period of that time
'"rhis means that coal will never pay
any more duty" said Representative
Babcock of Wisconsin, in commenting
on the action of the ways and means
committee this morning, as he came ou
of the committee room.
"Never in the world" chimed in Mr.
fill of Connecticut, the author of tht
rebate proposal for treating the Goa
situation, which, with some modifica'
ton as to detail, has been accepted as
party policy.
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SENATE WILL ACT AT ONCE.
pouse Rebate BAH VIII be Reported
without AmendmeMe.

Washington, Jan. 13,-After the ad-
iournment of the senate to-day the re-
publican members Of the committee on
finance held conference of an hours
duration on the various resolutions be-
fore the senate for the removal of the
tariff on anthracite. They had before
them the text of the house bill grant
ing a rebate of the anthracite duty for
twelve months and practically agreed
to accept it without alienation, if the
democratic committeeman could be in
duced to allow it to be so reported with
out delay. The opinion was quite unan-
irnous that the situation requires
prompt action, and the senate commit
tee will be called together perhaps to-
morrow afternoon, Immediately after
the house passes the bill.
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WANT e5 PER CENT. INCREASE.
Ohio Mine Workers willing 10 Fight
for 1t to Finish.

Columbus, O.. Jan. 13.-Ohio mine
workers in annual session to-day decid-
ed to present two propositions before
the national convention at Indianapo-
lis on January 19-an increase of % per
cent. in wages and the abolition of the
screening system-With determination
i to fight to finish.
The operators are willing to concede
5 per cent. increase, but will fight any
other request. w. H Haskins was re-
elected president and G. w. Savage
secretary and treasurer President
Roosevelt's attitude toward the anthra-
cite miners strike was endorsed by
Haslzins in his report, which recon-
mended an assessment of one per cent.
of miners wages to the defense fund.
The assessment is now only one-half
per cent.
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PEARY MAY TRY AGAIN.
His Ice Navigator Trying 90 Engage
Sealing Stenmsr.

st. Johns, N. F., Jan. 13.-t is believ-
ed here that Lieutenant Robert e.
Peary has decided to make another at
tempt to reach the North pole. Captain
Samuel Bartlett of Brigus Newfound-
land, Lieutenant Peary's ice navigator,
is in St. Johns to-day arranging to
charter one of the largest sealing steam
els for voyage north next summer
Lieutenant Peary's steamer Windward
is said TO be inadequate for the large
outfit to be takenson the proposed trip.
Washington, Jan. 13.-Lieutenant
Peary tonight said that he had no con-
nection with Captain Bartletts efforts
to charter a steamer for northern
voyage. He said that the captain was
not acting as his (Peary's) agent.
While in a recent lecture he had said
he was willing to make another trial
for the North Pole if funds and an
outfit were provided, he had made no
efforts to charter any steamer for the
purpose.
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Offered TO Jud" Day.

Cleveland, Jan. 13.-The Washington
correspondent of the Cleveland Leader
telegraphs that paper tonight as fol-
lows: 1.-The place on the supreme court
bench that was rendered to and declin-
ed by Governor w. H. Taft of the Phil
ippines has been offered to William r.
Day of Canton, o., and it is understood
that Mr.. Day will accept" Mr.. Day IS
now United States circuit judge of the
sixth district.