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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
Still SOME TO CONE Up
Rs for Forty-Second-st. Pairing
Not IN Sight.

C9osr sne sheitsrtng roof OF an irnprovtsed tent
= shs oet-- OF miniature valley al Forty-second-
~ and Ysodsrblt-ave. known TO the credulous and
20 he Degnon Contracting Company r. little
place" sat two lone figures yeste-dav whose prir-
cipel occupation seemed 10 be putting on black
cigars. the nonotony OF which occupation they
varied with the occasional handling Of electric
wires. These lone figures. according 20 The Degnon
company, are the persons who have helped 70 hin
Ger them IN their energetic efforts To finish the
work n Forry-second-st.
M Briggs. division engineer q the Teguou com
pany. said yesterday. however. that he believed
that this place would surely be paved over by next
Wednesday, but that. OF course there was a short
stretch o. temporary paving that had come up
again ard another water pipe 20 be az Park
ave That would not take long, assured Mr. Briggs
" lat about the work al Broadway and Forty
seconc-st. Nhel WI! that be finished" M. Briggs
was asked.
i have idea said M. Briggs The Water
Department Is expecting irnpOssihiliries OF Us Thev
expect Us 70 lay their main straight stretch al
a place where such thing is out Of the question
unless We move al the oIner pipes around there
lnt. they decide on another course nothing can be
The thoroughfare presented 4 better appearance
t-al usual yesterday. and there We're not as many
Blocks TO traffic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
A BOOMERANG E0LD-UP.
Five Boy Bandits Blow Up Express Car and
One Is Badly Wounded.

Houston. Tex. July 1S-Iratn No. on the m
-a-7srionaI and Great Northern Railroad was held
IN AZ Keechi small station about thirty miles
west OF Palestine. Five bandits. all young nea
ard apparently amateurs. shattered the express
car with dynamite without detaching II from thu
train and blew in the end OF the second class
coach bur without iajurtng any OF the passengers
one of The robbers apparently was injured. as the
explosion appeared 70 be premature. and he was
observed 70 De covered with blood
The robbers secured nothing. not nnolestins etheT
the express OF the mail. and getting away as fast
as possible after their cOnraoe was hurL Iran
Vfyee The fireman. jumped from the locomoJiVs
a. me trssr slowed down, and hurt his shoulder,
bur not seriously. None OF the passengers were
uolesJed- .
The adiutant general has been notined and a
special train with sheriff Henry Watts, ms dogs
scene Of the hoid-up. squad OF rangers -
s-atfOned near the scene and II IS probable Jhal
rbey- will be put on the at The bandits
are thought 10 country lads living IN the neigh
nnrhool
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

the Kansas and the Usage Indian Reservation oil
fields The tract Of land. including the leases
which Guney & Galley acquired from the Indian
Territory Illuminating Company, which controls
The mineral rights IN the Usage Reservation under
the direct supervision OF The Department Of the In
terror. comprises about 1900 acres. on the Usage
leases there are now about two hundred producing
wells with an average daily output % about forty
barrels each OF high grade Illuminating oil
The consideration paid by the Standard OIL inter
ests is withheld bur under the terms OF the deal
J7une,- & Galley besides cash. acquire n large in
terest IN the subsidiary company
M GuTey. as leader Of he Pennsylvania dele
cation was q prominent figure AZ the National
Democratic Convention IN 81. Louis. The deal was
curried through by Daniel O. Day, representing the
Standard OH interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

lhy E,ItNrU rHF rrtst NE.I
Fan River Mass July l6-Saes in the print
cloth market the week estimated A 1900
pi4ces There has been marked Improvement in
the inGuiris for all classes Of goods this week
row odds being in better demand than other makes
Many bids were made a tribe below the existing
quotations. but the irregUlGrtty OF the market pend
ing the settlement CT the wage controversy has
caused manufacturers to act with caution. that
there has been practically no shading OF prices. A
strong feeling prevails mere that If the manufact-
urers and operatives reach settlement and the
former continue 10 run the mills. immediate
newal OF business activity will follow and In all
probability the manufacturers will be able 20 do
business on broader basis, considering the cut IN
wages.
The weekly sales show a larger total than for
weeks, there is a general air OF
business in Bedford-st The prices are: S inch
square cents; 2S inch. 81 by 50 1915: q inch
Sc squares. Ills; ssh inch, e. squares. "a 80 inch
IS by r. ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
PoIICEMAE's SURGERY SAVES LIFE
Re Uses Strap on Nightstick to Keep Injured
Lawyer from bleeding to Death.

TassaIc y j.. Ju'y ,6 tSpe -aD.-But for the pres
cace Of mind Of Patroimau Jacob Vonk. q this
ritr George e.. Collins, lawyer, with offices in
WuII-st. MJnhattan. would have BLEED 70 death last
night Mr.. Collins detained ir his oficc until
late, and rea, ned this city The last local Erie
truia Cue here shortly before % clock Tie fell
asleep sooa after the tram left jersey city. and
aid aor awaken until he felt the tram moving out
OF N. Pa-s1i- bridge station
fse hastcaed 10 the front door and Jumped of IS
Tho train was going at "a hah rate of speed around
what IS G1:d 10 bc the shurpest curve on the Erie
H. ro.,G. tic missed his footing and was dragged
l.l..- ths rain Two mis- iert loot
tat.uInlan Onl1 was near by, and after CARRYING
Collins he waiting room called an nraDu-
lance. The policeu found that the lawyers leg
va- nangIeu and that he blood was flowing pro-
r,.sciy IL made tourniquct odt Of the strap on his
uiguiStick ana succeeded IL stopTiuF tnt now OF
blood. When the ambulance surgeon rom St
Mars Hospital arrived he said that \onks pres
ea.. OF mind saved the lawyers life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
pRUDENTIAL's REPRESENTATIVES GO
Conference Over-Pennsy]yagi Railroad
Handles Large Crowd with Ease

The big reunion % the officials and agents of the
Prudential life Insurance Company, whieh brought
fifteen hundred representatives, ri lhs comiaay
from all parts 90 Uf. couHtr-. ended yester.. -
The men spent a wecI, IN New-York ANA vici-:ty
as the guests of the company.
An interesting feature of Tie ev- IL was the ea~e
with which the departure Cf che numerous agents
was cared for without Ia TIE slightest intcrfe. uE
with the regular schedule. \ blanket contract was
mace with the Pennsylvania b. the Prudential q
bring al its guests and carry them back. and pro
vide nrst Class accommodation for al. owe. a
thousand passed through the station at Jersey CITY
yesterday 10 board trains hrlaeward bound Tine
agents AID attaches II the Philadelphia district
left IT L.l4 O'Clock in the morning ON special
train Of seven Pullman ears. Tho Western con-
tingen left the afternoon eight special trains.
each composed Of a dining car and five sleeping
cars that were sections q the regular
express train. These trains were ready and We're
DISPATCHED * intervals o. minutes The agents
from the Cleveland and Toledo districts travelled
on three special parlor that were part OF the
Chicago Limited that left at 5:14 O'Clock The ar
rangements were under the direction OF Conn
Studds the assistant Eastern passenger agent or
the PENNSYLVANIA. who personally dttend"d 10 me
care OF the Prudentais guests lie estimated 'stl
the cost OF TRANSFORMATION the prudential com
nam will be between $50 and $4,000 Nj. studs
TO illustrate the facilities Of the great FalWays IN
handling passenger traffic. said that tWShty-tWo
had gone with the trains iroIh inc
Jersey City station yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
Lay IN WAIT AND GOT BURGLAR
Heard Him Crawling on Fanlight and
Locked Him in Cellar.

Finding a man being pushed through the fan
Agnt o. MS photograph gallery. No. 125s Bed
1crc-aFe, yesterday morning o'clock James
NcAdans deliberately set 10 trap him AID
later had the pleasure Of turning him over 10 a
policeman Of the Gates-ave- station. who had been
summoned through Headquarters
ny McAnaEnss who sleeps IN the rear OF hts
store, was awakened BY the noise made bv- three
men assisting a companion 70 crawl over the fan
--gnt from the street He made no move to frighten
l-ien away, but got his pistol and waited. When
me stranger struck the floor tie pistol was pushed
INTO ms face and he told 10 put his hands up.
II The centre OF the floor Is trapdoor leading 20
Inc cellar Under McAdams's command the In
E1oeT. who scanned thoroughly frightened lifted
ne coor and marched down into the dark cellar.
$50 80 N -Ada73s locked him IL and out 10
Ne..SIl'lone 10 Police Headquarters.
- you want burglar ne Inquired of the
--eSaiil Al EeadQ i've got one here and
- Ian nave him II yOu'u send around"
- received assurances that his captive would be
- Tor and returned mount guard over the
Dloor until the police arrived
ele 41@e-aVe. court later IN the day the
h 49, gave the name of James Whitley. and said
- u rourrh Place he held 500 bail
- nearing next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
TWO KILLED IN RAILROAD WRECK.
Two Trains in Collision at Shipper. Penn.

Buffalo July 1s-A special dispatch 70 The
News from clean SAYS that two men were killed
outright and a third seriously injured IN the wreck
OF fast passenger train the Pennsylvania Rail-
road az ShfDpen. Penn. early to-day. The dead
are Frank y FroezeIler and Charles A sullivan.
both freuen. Of Buffalo George A Henson OK
Buffalo, baggagernan. was seriously hurt
passenger train due n Clean at Oh o CLOCK was
pulling up the heavy grade Just south OF Shippen-
and was within 80 feet Of the point where the
single track expands into doue.e track system
when freight train crashed INFO II The passenger
train had been helped up the grade by an extra
engine but the freight running with greater We
IOcfrv teIescoped the helper engine into the regular
engine OF the passenger train The baggage coach
Immediately behind the regular engine was
smashed 10 splinters. Steps were broken on tha
"a ssenger coaches, which were otherwise damaged
but 50 far is known none OF the passengers Sers
hrf-T
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
SAYS MoTORMAN SOLD TRANSFERS.
Public Service Has Hin Arrested-Other
Swindles Alleged.

The Public Service Corporation which controls
the trolley lines in Hudson County. y. D.
caused the arrest yesterday OF George Van Aiken
Of West Hobcke1. a rotorTn1n for selling transfers
10 conductors for one lent each. benjamin steil'
The agent who supplied The transfers, was also
taken into custody This makes five arrests n Two
JayS of persons charged with CODspirtnS 70 defrauu
tn. COMPANY and II = said many more VII o az
rested the result Of an investigation oy dttt--
tfZ-.s vino have been working Tor several weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
FIRES At FLEEING TILL TAPER.
Jersey City Policeman Arrests Man Who Ran
When He Approached.

Policeman Bolen Of Jersey City arrested AT 4
O'Clock yesterday morning Charles Brooks, an Al
legged professional thief who IS said 10 maze M
., . snecialty he fred several shots at
Jlrooks who with a companion. started 10 run
when the policeman approached. The companion
escaped.
The police recovered copper hammer three steer
-,r,~i,ee and a cold chisel that were thrown away
~ Fsror,s and mis- companion in their flight Brooks
ss.1jl-eG sentence OF three years the last time he
was caught operating In Jersey city, on November
, 1qss MI then ne was caught in the act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
BALTIMORE MAYOR AIDS FIRE VICTIMS.

Baltimore. July 1a-Mayor Timanus to-day
notified the town commissioners OF Wilmington Mo-
which vas almost wholly destroyed by fire recent
" thar they are authorized 70 draw on him for
s. 90 for the relief Of destitute citizens This
amount has been advanced 10 Mayor I1-nanus ~
Michael jenkins OF this city. and Will be repaid
70 hiTn Of popular subscriptions now oeiIs
SOD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
sEpaIEvEs VouDoo DOCTOR.

HARRISBURG Penn, July l6-Gove-nor Penny
packer to-day withdrew the death warrant OF
George p Hossey, the colored 'Noudoo doctor"
who was TO have been hanged at Philadelphia next
Thursdav in order that his may be taken 70
the Board of PardOns. which meets in September
Hossey and Mrs. Catharine Danz were convicted
Of the murder OF the vomans husband. and both
were sentenced 70 be hanged Their sentences will
probably be committed TO life imprisonment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
OREGON TROLLEY COMPANIES UNITE

Portland Ore July SIT is said that negotta-
tions Will be concluded within TIE next few days
for the merger 90 the City and Suburban Company
and the Portland Railway Company. the two big
competing street railway companies OF this city
which together operate aggregate OF IL mileS--<
track Tho property Of the CRY and Suburban
Company is valued s25so,o9a and OF the Portland
company at 81 500eJ0 The reason assigned is 10
Obviare an expense of about S.0100 year now
being expended In extensions OF The systems 10
NEE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

Colunbus-ave- The cause OF the quarrel not
known. but MuenIer was knocked from his wagon
and the wheels passed over his body. He was car
riet into a livery stable a No ~ West One-hur-
drri-aud-frst-st.. and later was taken 70 the J.
Hood Wrigh. Hospital. Coroner S"hoier was sum
1uoued and took aute-ruorfa m statement
Nf.-uisr died d f.w minutes after giving his state
-nerr the coroner. F1v. according fo The police,
drove rapidly away after throwing Mueuier out ~
ths H.. gyernaul~l after driving
about two blocks and was placed uuder arrest lie
charged with homicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
rErANus NAY FOLLOW LIGHTNING.

kingston. y Y. July l6.-The main barn Of tho
County Poor Farm. az New-Palrz. was last night
struck BY Hght-ing and destroyed by fire. which
also damaged some adjoining buildings The horses
,,sed On the farm and owned by Mr. sam
mons. the superintendent with other contents OF
rbs barn were burned Mr. SammOns ran from
his house barcf1cted and rusty nail went thrCt gi
Ms foot re is threatened with teta1us Recently
he administration building the County House
rs also troved by fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
AMERICANS FAVORED IN ORIENT.
United States Consuls Especially Kindly
Treated in China.

San Francisco. July l6-Herbert II. u. Pierce.
Third Assistant Secretary Of state mas just arrived
here from an inspection tour - the American con-
sulates in the orient. his way back 20 Wash
iugton. He says that the attitude ot Oriental
countries toward this nation is extremely favor
able. This Is particularly true Of China
The policy OF this country. diplomaticallv, with
regard 10 China has the confidence Of the
Chinese officials. They feel that the United States
Il, not looking for territory and not trying 10 bleed
the country and this is Of any other ma
ton which is seeking influence in the orient For
that reason all that be done favor this
coIIutry commercially is done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
WOULD MAKE FINE BIGGER.
Magistrate Wishes He Could Infict Greater
Punishment on Extra" Eowler.

Thomas Corey OF No. 455 Pea-I-st. arrested in
Eixth-ave. Friday night for crying extras pur-
PORTING 10 announce the death 80 President Roose-
welt. was fined SO in the jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday
Tho informal scound-e,r said Magistrate Cor
r.T II wish 7 could make his fine more. These
mo-. disturb "a whole naighDorIuod with their yell
ing 9uG when yau buy The payer here is nothing
IN II That reu.rta, resembles what ,ney ar- howl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
STEEL PROPERTY SOLD AT AUCTION.

Boston, Juiy 1.-THE property 81 the United
states Steel Company % Everett sold to-day
AZ public auction for Sl000a the bondholders OF
the company by the international Trust Company
II = understood that the company viii be re-
organized The plant. which Is at Everett. mas
en- closed for time TIE sale vas the result
OF mortgage foreclosure proceedings brought By
International Trust Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
asAITImoRE FIRE" AT DREAMLANo.

a novelty which opened Monday night at Dream
hard Is a reproduction Of the Baltimore fire In the
building next the main entrance TINS specuic-e
a. to.r- car. has been taken 10 avoid the dis
.s,-, Incidents The features shown are the
beal,rg out Of the flames. the arrival of the local
FIRE department. the spread of the flames the call
Cor assistance from the fire departments OF otner
The arrival OF the New y ork nre de-
.,1.-t q, the baltimore and Ohio depot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
MARROW ESCAPES AT HOTEL FIRE.

Jamestown y. Y. July 1.-THE Mosher Hotel.
AZ Levant was burned early to-day. The flames
had gained such Roadway that employees and
boarders had barely time 70 escape. nothing being
saved Large barns adjoining tire hotel and ths
vrararoor, ~ Frank L Anderson's general store
were burned 20 the ground The loss IS Slo.e-o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
HORNETS CAUSED DEATH.
Attacked by the Insects, Farmer Let Fall a
Scvthe. Upon Which He Stumbled

stewartston y Il. July 1s--The disturbances OF
hornets, Dest led 70 the death OF William Forbess
OF This town in an unusual way. Mr.. FORBES was
moving with a scy.he when he struck a hornsrs'
nest In defending himself from this insects NJ
+-onra5 his srvthe and was abou- 20 step out OF
[be wav when ne trtpped and fell The blads oc
he srTthe passed entirely through his body. and
he died almost instantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
GLASS WORKERS TO UNITE.

Cleveland. July 1s--Cornmtttses representing the
Glass Workers of America and the Glass Workers
Association, after numerous conferences covering
the entire week, to-day practically reached
agreement whereby the organizations viii os
merged. The headquarters Of the union viii remain
IN Cleveland The combined membership VIII IN
cIude 81 per cent OF all the glass workers IN rhe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
CLEVELAND HAS 100000 FIRE.

Cleveland. July 16-Fire to-day partially destroyed
the plant Of the Forest City Bedsteai Company az
the foot of Alger-st. The loss is estimated az
s10o.oa0 Half dozen frenen were overcome BY the
heat Fireman Thomas Rafferty,, OF the
overcome. fell into the burning building. and
rescued with great diftculty-t He viii recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
TO EXPEDITE suLLY SETTLEMENTS.

To expedite the settlements of accounts with the
firm of D.AJ sully & Co. Superintendent KING or
the Cotton Exchange yesterday announced TO the
members Of the Exchange that papers meeting the
approval OF the attorney for the creditors had been
prepared, and it was desired that these be signed
and placed in the hands OF John r DOS fassos py
~ morrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
BY STANDARD.
Gets Oil Lands IN Usage, Red Fork
and MuSkOgee Districts.

The Standard OIL Company, ii was learned yester-
day has Just acquired all the holdings OF Guffey &
Galley. OF oil lands, leases wells, tanks and ap-
purtenances IN the Usage. Red Fork and Muskosee
districts. Control obtained through a subsid-
larry company which was formed 20 operate IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
KILLED By HIS HELPER.
Driver of Ice Wagon Ihro5cn
Under UheeIs IN q Quarrel.

Herman Mueuier, forty-one years old, Of No $50
Columbus-ave.. driver OF wagon belonging TO the
American Ice Company. got into alteration yes
terday afternoon with his helper Alexander Foy of
No $50 East Nnsty-hrst-st.. az they were driving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
POOR BOY WINS CADETsEIP.
Appointed by Congressman Bradley Over
Three Sons Of Army Officers.

Nawburg. July 1s-Robsrt H Kyle. poor coun-
~ nov Of Monticello. Sullivan County, has been
appointed By Congressman Bradley. OF the X<th
District 70 3 cadetshfp al Vest Point Kyle won
co-,oertriva examination, n which thirteen young
me- entered. Three OF them were sons OF army
oea4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
CLEVELAND IN NEw-HAMPsHIHE.

Whfteface. y H July 1S-Ex- President Grover
Cleveland vas resting to-day the farm at North
Sandwich 20 which he from Massachusetts,
YESTERDAY Al the farm IL said he was tired
from the aIl-day journey. but that a day or quiet
would restore him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
NEW HIGH RECORDS sly N " BANKS.

New high records were made by the Hew-Ycrk
BANKS last week Loans amounted 10 a.dSj7S. 100;
deposits sl17e1@4oo. and cash holdings S29sS1'e'.
all ncy7 records. The surplus cash reserve was
81 ..srl the largest since 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

DON'T TELL YOUR WIFE
-s.. ~ur -. ,r the narrow columns of The Sunday
Trsbun- She may look and find something thas -
needed end of youu have to ouS Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
JUSTICE KE4DY"S CASE.
LazrVerS Think He Has Been Hold
ing Office Illegally.

Whether Patrick Ready. Of the Court OF Special
Sessions Second District is or is not Justice law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

The shares alluded Of q par value OF 10
and pafd dividend IN 1873 OF SO per The eivi-
Gend 1901. the foregoing dispatch indicates.
would be IT the Of 81 pc- cent Several OF the
principal German banks invested heavily in 1906 in
other German Austrian md Rumaniau oil interests
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17
GERMAN OIL COMPANY REoReANIzED

Berlin July l6-The commandment Petroleum
COMPANY of Bremen. which Is the standard on
Compauys German branch. has undergone reor-
ranizatiou the standard company buying uQ the
German stock and replacing most Of the German
directors h. Americans The stock bought con-
s.Ss Of Part OF the 17i0ao1o nou-voting shares 1t
IS uuC -rstoCd chat The price paid was So % snare
and 81 q for the mi-snnual dividend coupon
Tho reOrgR niZaton j. interpreted here 10 mean
that the German directors were not wiling 90 sup
port the Standard IN fighting the Russian and Aus
Tran OIL intCreSt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

LOOK AROUND YOUR OFFICE
and see VIII you lack There many bargains Ia
desks safes ONCE furniture offered In to-day's
paper. Read theS Little Ads. Of the People"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-17

PLEASE THE CHILDREN
by x-ttins them lawn swing the Little Ada sf
the Peoogo."
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-28
The Lesser Events of Last Week.

The President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt returned to Washington from
Valley Forge, Penn.
Prominent Prohibitionists claim
that General Miles will be their can
didate for President.
Secretary Taft and the Panama
commission has concluded arrange
ments for a currency system for
Panama.
R~ussions report their loss at the
battle of Vafangow as 5000 killed
and wounded; the total japanese
loss was less than one thousand.
The inquest into the cause of the
General Slocum disaster, in which
nearly 1000 persons lost their lives,
was begun in New York and some
sensational testimony given.