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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
AMNESTY IN sANT0 DOMINGO
General Arias DepOrted-Strong Element in
Favor of Treaty.

santo Domingo, Jan. 1a.-The government on
The surrender Of Monte Cristi permitted the rev.
olutionary Governor, General Arias, to depart
for Porto Rice and granted general amnesty to
the other insurgents.
The collapse OF the revolution within fifteen
days was due - Jack of funds and the inability
of the rebels to control custom houses as bases
for their operations. The customs receivership no.
where interfered with the complete neutrality of
the American navy, and the tenders Of the good
Offices of the commanders to prevent unnecessary
waste of life have resulted in a friendly senti-
nent among all concerned. The government and
the public, approaching the good effect of the
snodus vivendi, are more favorable to the pend
ing treaty with the United States than at any
time since it was proposed The opinion is gem
orally expressed that the complete failure of the
recent attempt to cause a revolution will pre-
vent any further disturbances while the existing
financial arrangement continues. Business is i'm
proving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
JAPANESE STARVING.
Government Would WeIcom6 For
eign lid an North.

Washington, Jan. 1e.-According to infornla-
zion received at the japanese Embassy here the
northern provinces Of Japan suffering from
a severe famine which only the quickest relief
will be able to check. The information shows
that the rice crop this year has been about Is
per cent of the average crop, and that a famine
IS causing great suffering in the three northern
provinces of FukushiIna, Miyagi and 1wate,
which have altogether a population of about
two million seven hundred thousand. Many OF
the people are engaged IN the silk trade, and
the failure of the silk output has augmented the
general suffering
In answer TO an inquiry made by persons in
this country whether any help from a. foreign
. country would be accepted the JaparAse gov
eminent has sent cable message TO the charge
d'afaires in this city, saying that such help
would be very welcome at this moment. The
dispatch adds that the government investigation
into the conditions in the above named prov
inces has confirmed the extreme seriousness of
The situation The scheme of the government is
10 establish works and give employment to the
distressed population instead Of distributing
money promiscuously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
NEW TRACTION PLAN.
Report That Participants Wal CD
More Common Stock.

There was a report in circulation YESTERDAY
that the original plan of the Ryan-Be1nor
traction merger had been considerably moiii&
The change was said TO be in the nature Of %
increase Of the common stock OF the new coz
pany and a larger distribution to the holders
the stock Of the old companies.
At the same time it was semi oficially sasi
thar there would be no underwriting syndlcza
but that the bankers who were 20 do the under
writing had agreed to support the stock a. y
The original plan was to have the common stos
underwritten at so. and it was so traded n g
the curb, when issued" but it soon declined
81, and efforts TO bolster it up we're unavslHs
When the new plans became known yestsi.4
trading in the stock ceased abruptly. Metz
politan Street Railway stock broke from III
to 1881, Metropolitan Securities from TAX
104a, and Manhattan from 100 to 1894
According to the new plan, it IS underss''a
the amount of common stock given in exchanr
will be Increased 10 per cent. Each share
marlborough will receive $500 in new bonds ~
500 IN new common stock Instead Of ~
Metropolitan Street Railway Will receive sloah
new preferred stock and $50 instead Of $50
new common, and Metropolitan Securities 81
receive $50 instead Of SIS in new common u
VIII mean an increase OF $11, 100 600 In ths cons
mon stock of the new company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
PACKERS RAP GARFIELD.
attorneys ArrGgn Government for
Pollen of Commissioner.

Chicago, JAM 19.-Attorneys for the indicted
meat packers arraigned the government sharply
to-day for the policy they declared IL mao
through Commissioner Of Corporations CARRIED.
pursued in the investigation of charges made
against the packers. Attorney John s. M1ller'
who made the opening statement for the pack
ers. declared that Commissioner Garfield had
declared in the presence Of witnesses that II ne
was allowed to obtain evidence from the books
90 the hackers he would consider the evidence
so gained to be the same as If 1t had been de-
veloped before him in a formal hearing. He de-
clared that he would prove this by Comn1sslonIeC
Garfield himself, if the Commissioner would take
the stand. . -o-.o- .,,,
s+ruction of the law there could be no doubt
that the packers were entitled to immunity. be
cause of their action in turning over to the Com
Toissioner all the information which he sought
Commissioner Garfield would make no COM
raent on the remarks of Attorney Miller, de-
cIaring that he might be witness in the case
later on, and that 1t would not be proper for
him to discuss the case before he was called to
the stand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
MISS RIoHMAN FOR SUPERINTENDENT
Women Teachers Plan to Put Her in Alger-
non S. Higgins's Place.

If the women teachers in the public schools have
their way Miss Julia Ricnman, now OF the
three women district superintendent of the city
will succeed Aigernon S. Higgins. associate city
SUPERINTENDENT Miss Richnlar has been held back
IN her career In the school service, her friends
charge by her pronounced Republican opinions.
Her politics may react against her again when the
Board OF Education is called to appoint sue
eessor to Mr.. Higgins.
Tho man who is said TO have the strongest boom
for Mr.. Hggins's place is District Superintendent
Edward B. Shallow, OF districts Nos. 30 and 35
Brooklyn. Mr.. Shadows candidacy announced
a year ago His friends have been carefully polish
ing up his boom ever since. and say they
have worn it periIously thin in spots.
Others mentioned for the place District Super
intendents John Dyer, John II. Haaren and Gus
tave Straubenmueller. of Manhattan.
Mr.. Higgins viii not retire without a struggle.
He said yesterday that his opponents in the Board
of Education could not force him to resign lie
said;
desire to end lifes service in the school svs-
TEN BY being reelected for full term. This is a
just and natural ambition. After / am re-eIecte 4
the question OF retirement can take of itself
As soon as see that am showing signs of neffi-
cheney | viii ask 70 be retired. ! do want to
be forced into retirement, and hope convince
the Board Of Education that should be Ee-eIectsd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
F4VORS SIMPLE VOTE.
Grand Jury AdUises Inquiry Into
Value of Machines.

The special grand jury empanelled to inves-
tigate election cases handed a presentment to
Justice Fitzgerald yesterday. in which It urged
many reforms. principally a more simple method
of voting and an inquiry into the value of vot-
ing machines The lessening OF the working
hours Of election officers the simplifying Of the
phraseology Of the statement Of canvass and the
method of keeping tally sheets were also rec
commended.
This jury was empanelled two weeks ago.
William L. Mitchell. the foreman. announced
that only ten indictments out Of many consid-
cred were found.
The presentment said there were fifteen thou
sand election officers in the city, and that the
time for examining them was too short. The
jury praised the volunteer watchers sum
.oned before it and advised that intelligent citt-
zens undertake the duties of inspectors on Elec-
ton Day.
The presentment said:
Although there are some instances where cleo
ton officers have deliberately and Intentionally
committed wrong, in the ma jority of cases the
commission of errors has been Of a character
not to constitute a criminal offence, as we are
advised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20

cable was the rupture OF diplomatic relations.
which occurred January ii.
The Temps In a leading article this after
noon. after giving detailed history Of the dis
pute with Venezuela. says:
President Castro probably hopes to find in the
interior reprisals to be carried out by France
a pretext for the non-fulfiment of his ensase
snents toward others. II is. however. clear thS
France whose moderation is generally approved
In Europe and America, will not furnish nun an, 9 9
preteEt- She viii choose q method of proceeoil,s
against Venezuela which viii not hurt any oiie .
interests. and at the same time bring 70 nlS
senses this strange dictator who IN the e,iu wa
be brought TO account by Venezuela hersei'
NJ Rouyier's notification yesterday to NJ. Maui
6ourguet to leave France was couched In most
courteous terms. After a full explanation OF
The matters leading up to the rupture. the
Premier referred TO Frances long suffering at
titude. in spite of President Castros protracteo
proceedings which had in the mean wnile De-
come more aggressive. until Frances patience
became exhausted and diplomatic relations De-
tween the two states were broken OH. Inc no
tification proceeded:
France now considers your miesion terminated
END reolIest Won to indicate the point OF the
frontier where you desire TO leave france az
the same time handing you your passports anu
taking the necessary measures for your security
An additional paragraph added later to this
communication read:
Concerning the damage TO French interests
resulting from the abusive measures OF the "a
racas government, reparation therefor Will be
ultimately claimed by France
The journal des Debats says:
President Castro's latest insolence makes nee
essery an immediate lesson. France cannot be
satisfied with platonic rupture Of relations TO
which Castro is Indifferent We must claim
more positive satisfaction. by force II necessary
Orders in this sense have already been given Tor
reinforcing the Antilles squadron Undoubtedly
r. naval demonstration will occur, and we nope
the United States will support Frances efforts
obtain her rights. France knows how 10 oo-
tain an honorable apology.
NJ Loubet in the meeting of the Ministers eX-
pressed admiration of the calmness and dignity
displayed on the occasion of the election of his
successor at Versailles. adding that he hoped
France would benefit therefrom in the eyes OF
the world. N. Rouvier replied that France could
feel proud of setting such dgnihed example
After the Council had adjourned the Cabinet
Ministers presented to Nine. Loubet superb
silver cup a souvenir from the last Ministry
of NJ Loubet's term as President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
SEVEN LOST 1T SEA.
British Ship Wrecked at Vancouver
Eighteen Rescued.

Victoria B. c.. Jan. 19.-The British ship
King David was wrecked on Bajos Point, Van
coGver Island, on December 13 A Walstrom,
the mate, and six men are missing. The remain
ing members of the crew We're saved. The
crew managed to get on shore and reached an
Indian village The chief officer with six sea-
men started on one Of the ships boats bound
for Cape Beale, to seek assistance Heavy winds
prevailed and they believed TO have been
lost. The steamer Queen City which reached
Clayoquot this afternoon reports having picked
up Captain Cottrell and the survivors. eighteen
in all, from the beach on January Is. The men
had suffered privations. and Donald Mcleod.
sailnaker, died on board the Queen City on jan
uaary 10
The King David was la days from the Mexi-
can port OF Selina bound for Puget Sound. She
was reinsured at 50 per cent She was a steel
ship of 2240 tons, owned by the Glasgow Ship
ping Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
HUNT NEGRO MURDERER.
Tsoo Re1rm'ds for Slayer of White
TVOmQ1l.

Moorestown, Jan. 1s.-scores of farmers and
other citizens of this and neighboring towns
secured the country all day in search of the ne
gro who yesterday assaulted and murdered Miss
Florence W. Atkinson in barn on the farm of
the Strawbridge estate.
Nearly score of suspected negroes have been
taken into custody, and all will be taken before
the Walker child. who Is the only person who
saw the murderer. The police of Newark. Tren-
ton. Philadelphia, Pottstown and Wilmington
have arrested negroes, and several have been
arrested in Camden. Woodbury.. Riverton and
nearby towns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
WILL INSPECT PACKER BUILDING
Trustees Say Institutes Home Is Not in
Danger, Although Cracks Exist.

Though the trustees OF the Packer Institute
Brooklyn, declare that the building is in no danger
of falling the Building Department yesterday gave
orders for thorough inspection. The digging in
the subway in Joralemon-st. and the recent rains
have caused the 1agstones along the street to sag
perceptibly and the masonry OF several OF the
buildings has begun to show large cracks
In front Of the Packer Building the ground IA
cracked and the fence has been loossned and
thrown out OF plumb. DR.. Backus, the head of The
institute declares. however that the building itself
been there for generations. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
JAIL FOR "BUNCO" MEN.
THO Convictions in 'fGreengoods"
Case-First IN Years.

The postal authorities obtained conviction with
ir,nrisonnnent in q 'greengoods' case yesterday.
It is said to be the first in many years G. Barry,
before Judge Holt. pleaded guilty to two indict-
rnents and received sentence Of twenty-sx months
and $1,000 fine. His companion, w. Goodman.
got thirteen months and fine of $500.
When the two men were brought into court and
saw William NJ. Chenault, young planter from
Mount Hope. Ala, who acted genuine come
on for inspector Boyle and J. H Gardiner. post
master of Dalton, Ga, who also acted a buyer
of ''greengoods," they knew the government had
the evidence, and pleaded guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
A Russo.AMERIcAN ACADEMY.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 10.-In order to further
good relations between Russia and America, Pro-
fessor Boris Gardner. an American. a professor
at the School of Technology and for many years
q resident of Russia, has applied to the Minister
OF Education for permission to open Russo
American academy, under the name Of Franklin
College. In addition to the usual Russian
branches, the curriculum will include courses in
the English language, American history and
political and economic science. The instruction
viii be conducted in Russian.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
THINK WILD MAN MISSING TOURIST

by Telegraph to The Tfibuns.
Colorado Springs, Col, Jan. 19-The discoFa1
OF a Wild man. nearly naked, with b2own I'll
several inches long covering his body and gTsF
beard reaching to his waist roaming the ncz.a-
west slope OF Pixies Peak may explain the mr.
FERROUS disappearance of two tourists w
cropped out of sight in this section ten yess
ago. He is believed to be Alfred Narlowe VIA
with Joseph Brady, got lost at that time. VIZ
!bra0y was rescued he was nearly frozen IA
insane, and his companion is believed TO be y
same ana living i'm the wilds to this day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
QUICK VERDICT IN HAzING CASE
Court Martial Only Takes Seven Minutes "a
Decide on Testimony Given.

Annapolis. Md. Jan. 19-The trial Of AIidsb,,-.u
Chester a Bloebaum, of St Charles Mo ON
charges of hazing. was resumed this rnornine sfton
George H. Mann. Bloebaum's counsel had snoI,o,
in his behalf The court martial occupied on,,
seven minutes III reaching a verdict '''y
The case Of Charles NJ James NJ c.ri,,o,,
a second Grass man was then taken I'm IL -
chaFs t win hazlng In eight instances ne was
"A cilaIzes OF haztng has been filed a.at--. -,
maipnber OF tbs I9 A q Mayo, Of Columbus Miss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
SUR4M PASS STORMED.
Hard Fighting in Transcaucasia-
Rebels Defeated.

Ttfis, Jan. 19.--Columns operating along the
railway from Batoum have relieved company
of infantry which for two weeks had been be-
sieged in the station at Tsipa, and have also re-
occupied the Suram tunnel. The main force
storIned Suram Pass, while the infantry trav-
ersed the tunnel and cleared it Of two locomo-
tives wrecked there by the insurgents.
Two additional battalions with machine guns
were dispatched o-day to reinforce the columns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
A WARNING TO AMERICANS.
Chinese Imperial Reform Army" Seeking
Recruits Here.

Washington. Jan. 19.-Many Americans who
have been connected with the United States
army. the National Guard or other military or
CARNATIONS have written to American consuIs I'm
China seeking information about the 'Imperial
Chinese Reform Army which. they have been
informed is about to be organized Minister.
RockhiH has advised the State Department that
those applicants for Chinese service should have
nothing to do with any such scheme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
Unavoidable PerilS.

The most careful exam
1ner cannot be sure that
the signatures on the deeds
are genuine; that the no
tary really was a notary;
That the contracting par
Ties were legally capable;
that there were no posthu-
NOUS heirs !; no secret mar
rlages or divorces; no sup
pressed wills; or no other
defects resulting from hui
man frailty, which the
records would not show.
Neither can the Title Guarantee and
81 Company with all its superiority
Vi stan and equipment be sure that
nome or these things will arise and In
validate your title; but it can and
"'" insure you against any loss arising
''oh any such unknown conditions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20

General Mitre vas eIghty-three years old He
President from 1867 to 1871. and general in
chief OF the army of Brazil. Argentina and Uru-
quay in the three years war with Paraguay. He
gained considerable distinction also in Itera-
ture. his works INCLUDING Spanish translation
of Da5te's Divine Comedy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
HEAVIER GUNS IN BRITISH FORTS.

London. Jan 19.-The War Department has
decided 10 re-arm all the coast defence forts
from the Thames to Plymouth with 6-inch and
p-inch guns. the present armament, 4.7-inch
guns. being considered inadequate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
A POLITICAL PRISON CLOSED.

st. Petersburg, jan 19.-The schldsselburs
prison in the fortress of that name. noted as
the place OF incarceration for many political
prisoners, has been closed. The prison was
practically emptied on the occasion of the pub
LEGATION of the amnesty decree last fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
SALVAGE OF $4,000 ON THE BREMEN.

London, Jan. 1e.-The Admiralty Court has
awarded the British tank steamer Lucigen $50
600 for services rendered on September 10, 1905,
fin towing TO Halifax the North German Lloyd
steamer Bremen. The Bremen became unnlan-
ageable her port tail shaft having broken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
cuRANs STRIKE FOR AMERICAN MONEY

Havana. Jan. 19-Some OF the employees Of
the Cuban Central Railroad declared strike
to-day because the company would agree TO
pay their wages in American money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
M. mAusouReuET AT LlEeE

Liege. jan 19-M Marlborough, the former
charge d'affaires of Venezuela. who was ex-
PEELED from France last night by the French
government. has arrived here He will remain
3 few days in this city. and will then go TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
cLERGYMEN FAIL TO SETTLE STRIKE
No Agreement In Methodist Book Concern
Trouble.

The joint committee OF Methodist clergymen
ana members of Typographical Union No ap-
pointed on thursday to try to settle the strike
OF the Methodist Book Concerns printers had
a conference yesterday with representatives 90
the American Book Concern No progress was
made IN settling the strike. but another attennt
VIII be made by the committee to-day. Tba
Methodist Book Concern Is on the list Of TIA
Iypothetse pledged to fight for the open sbnn
and the nine hour workday. 1t was said A. M
once OF the Typothet'e that the American Bool-
concern would not grant the unions demands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
GENERAL eARToLomE MlTRE DEAD

Buenos Ayres. Jan. 19.-GeneraI Bartolome
Mitre. former president Of the Argentine Repub-
SIC, died at 4:46 o'clock this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo ouintne Tablets Druggists
refund money IL II fails E W. GroyEz5 sis.
nature IA m each box. sEa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-20
A GUARANTEED. =.

1,ob,n@ ~, IN fEEb CURE FOR Piles
drug1is is' -! b4hd Bleeding or Fro,r,din. -,
y cure g0u 70 Il dsysF PAzo OINTMENT f sns
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-22

CT. Rizer will receive car load OF
horses and mules today (Thursday.) They
are for sale at reasonable prices.
Our legislative delegation did not rec
commend a new county board of control
as the commissions of the present mem
pers do not expire until some time during
the summer. The same board of registra
ton was recommended for reappoint,,
ment: J. F. Jones, N. P. Smoak, and
Isaac w. Carter.
The electric light bonds were signed
up Monday and returned to the buyers
and the money arising from the sale II
now available. The amount received fol
the bonds was $15,235.07, the premium
being $4,000 and accrued interest $S5.O7
The bonds are in the denomination o.
$1,000 each, there being fifteen of them
and they are to run for forty years, viii
the privilege of redemption at the end Of
twenty years. The bonds are dated Janu
ary let, 1905, and the interest is payable
July and January.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-22
Church News.

Rev. Peter Stokes, the deservedly popu-
lar pastor of the Methodist church, is
giving his large congregations some rare
treats. One of the beautiful points about
his sermons is their simplicity; every lit.
tie child cannot fail to grasp their full
meaning. He is now delivering series
sermons, at the Sunday evening service.
upon the subject of THE Prodigal Son"
These are extremely interesting and help
full, and no one should miss them. Rev.
Stokes has also introduced new feature
into the Wednesday evening prayer.
meeting, which makes that service un.
usually interesting. Those who do not
take advantage of these services, are
missing that which they can ill afford to
lose, for one cannot hear them without
deriving immeasurable benefit therefrom.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-22

Queen Maud Of Norway has her hob
bies. like most other European royal
ties, says NJ. A. P. Among the many
things she has collected at various
times are miscellaneous ornaments
and useful articles made Of ivory, OF
which she Is a great admirer. She has
also for years collected ivory tusks,
the spoils Of royal sporting expeditions
all over the world, and these Will
doubtless be added to when her broth
er. the Prince Of Wales, returns from
bis Indian tour.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-02-22
PROBATE SALE.

The State of South Carolina-County
of Bamberg-In the Probate Court.
= Lewis A. Brabham, as administrator OF
J. L. Kearse, deceased, plaintiff, against
J. B. Kearse, ct al, defendants.
By virtue of decretal order Of the
Probate Judge of Bamberg county, made
in the above entitled cause, will sell at
the court house in said county on Mon
day 9th, salesday in March, A. D., 1906
all that tract of land situate in said coun.
ty, containing ninety-three (93) acres,
bounded as follows:
On the North by lands of A. W. Brab-
ham; South by lands of - White; East
by lands of Aaron Aver, and West by
lands of - Brown.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers. GEO. P. HARMON,
Judge of Probate Bamberg County.
Bamberg, 8. c., February Is, 1905.