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New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
Il CONTRAST OF AIMS.
T7cO Russian Peace Documents Com
pared-Mr. Meyer's Note.

st. Petersburg. April THE date proposed by
Russia for the meeting of the second Peace
Conference at The Hague. the early part of
July is unsatisfactory to the United States. The
Foreign Minister Count Lamsdorff, has received
from Mr.. Meyer, the American Ambassador to
Russia, a note informing him that the date con-
ficts with the arrangements made by the United
States for representation at the Red Cross Con-
vention at Geneva and at the Pan-American
Convention at Rio Janeiro. No suggestion of
another date, however. was offered.
It is pointed out here than earlier date
would clash with the Red Cross conference at
Geneva, and that the meeting place of the peace
conference must be free in September for the
States General 1t is believed here that post
ponement Of the conference until 1907 would
disappoint the powers
The text of the Russian note to the powers
on the subject of the Peace Conference, as pub
lished here, gives the Emperor full credit for
the initiative. not mentioning President Roose-
vet's preliminary step in this direction.
The introduction to the document is in strik-
ing contrast with the invitation to the original
conference of 1898, which pointed out how the
increasingly expensive armaments We're weigh
ing down the various nations and threatening
the world with gigantic catastrophe. and made
a noble appeal for a general disarmament in
order to substitute for the of armed peace
an era Of peace based upon the settlement of
international disputes by the justice of arbitra-
tion. The second invitation does not press the
idea of disarmament and it distinctly excludes it
from consideration and only presents as pro-
gramme for discussion the questions raised by
the Russo-Japanese War without touching on
questions relating to the limitation of the naval
and land forces"
1t seems rather remarkable that alongside
this document for the further development Of
the principles of humanity, which formed the
basis Of the conference of 1899" THE Official
Messenger" prints another series Of repressive
laws, making it a penal offence of one and a
half years and the loss of all civil rights for an
unarmed person to resist the police or other
government employees, to make threats de-
signed to prevent employe or official from
fulfilling his duty.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
"wHITE CAP" PLANTERS IN CELLS.
IBy Telegraph TO Tho Tribune. !

By Telegraph TO The Tribune
New Orleans. April deputy Marshal Iiggon
of Gloster. Miss. took twenty we'll known planters
to the pententiary at Jackson to-day They
have all been convicted of white capping." and
their convictions promise to end such disorders
near Gloster. Another trial probably will be held
There Is Intense interest in the matter The men
have been convicted Of whipping negroes accused
Of misdemean0Ts
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
AIDS DO TRAFFIc ON IsrHMus.

Panama, April THE facilities for docking
vessels at La Coca wharf have improved
and the force of workmen there has been cut
down by over two hundred. Cargoes for the
canal commission hereafter will be unloaded
from the steamers into cars
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
ROBBED BY CHINESE.
Three Boats OverzcReImed by Pirates
"A Missi0naryS Loss.

Hong Kong. April Chinese pirates on April
3 held up three passenger boats fourteen miles
frcm Sanshui, not far from Canton, and robbed
the Rev. DR.. Charles r. Hager, American
missionary.
our boat and two others were anchored off
a village on the Tong River" said DR.. Hager
here to-day when they were simultaneously at
tackled at night by forty pirates armed with
Mauser rifles. They fired at US and narrowly
missed me. The boats were riddled with bull
lets. 1 was divested of my clothes, cash and
surgical instruments. 1 have reported the mat
ter TO the American Consul at Canton"
DR.. Hager and his wife. Mrs Marie V r.
Hager live in Hong Kong. They are Congrega-
tionalists and under the orders of the American
Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions.
Sanshui, SamSshui, is a treaty port of China
with a walled town about one mile inland in
the province of Kwangtung, twenty-five miles
west of Canton. The inhabitants of the town,
numbering about five thousand, have always
been ill-dispOsed toward foreigners.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH FOR SENATE
Announces Himself Candidate to Succeed
Russell A. Alger.

Washington. April William Alden Smith.
representing the Fifth Michigan Congressional
district, to-day announced his candidacy for the
Senate as the successor Of Senator Alger who
is voluntarily retiring Mr.. Smith win issue a
formal statement Monday
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
sHIPoFF's RETIREMENr RuMoREp.

st. Petersburg April 7-Reports are in circula-
tion that Finance Commissioner Shpoff will re-
tire and be succeeded by NJ Suhkomlinoff, Marshal
or the Nobility of Tauride Province.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
TO CARRY OUT EXTRACTION TREATY.

London, April THE Lord Chancellor, Sir Robert
Threshie Reid. introduced a bill in the House Of
Lords to-day making bribery and bankruptcy ex-
traditabe offences, in accordance with the Anglo
American convention.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08

Rome. April Italy has accepted Russia's
programme for the second Peace Conference at
The Hague in the early part of July. and has
also accepted the invitation to take part in the
Red Cross Convention at Geneva in the middle
of June.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08
MORE BODIES FOUND IN NINE
Anger Growing Against French Companies
Troops Kept Busy.

Lens April 7CEleven more bodies were
brought up from the CourTieres mine to-day.
Another live horse was found. but more men
have been rescued. The indignation of the pop
ulation against the mine management and en-
Rineers increases.
The strikers are comparatively calm, though
many small depredations continue to be re-
ported. Strikers blew up with dynamite fifteen
feet Of the rails Of the bridge at Toouerreu and
cavalry charged and dispersed a crowd Dis
DrdeTly bands who crossed The Belgian frontier.
were forced back by Belgian gendarmes
Paris April THE "Gaulois'' to-day prints a
report that the striking miners have placed a
price on the heads of the engineers, and have
designated those who are to assassinate them
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08

The industrial list has acted almost as wen
The copper stocks have stood up bravely-indes
all the metal and mineral issues reflect the conA-
dence which underlying business coadltie-
prove natural. Copper. the metal commanai4
a market value not known in recent years. vs.
rants the attitude which conservative u
terests 0ypified by Messrs Flower s Coz eN
openly taking in the market for Amalsaulatss
warrants the substantial advance in Aual
mateds quotation. a rise for the week oi oss.
fun points. In malgamated is the largest s.-
interest that Wall Street has known FOR q 49, 49,
time 1t overshadOws even the tremendous ~, =.
commitments in Union Pacific and United $3.50 h
Steel-the general short interest In the niatAs.
many quarters extending 10 q point that sssst
tually unwieldy. With normal money m--s-s,
conditions re-establlshed-as bankers aniSitS5
the metal stocks led by AmGlgaDatee a.
United states Steel will have cOnspicuousnes,,- n,
Ihere are many induStvials on the bargain -
notably DtSttlling Securities. which as "a Z q -
cent stock selling at 90. yields an eNCept
turn upon the tuVeStment-thc company 49,.
however, the prospect OF new profits In lafbe A..
crease in trade which must follow Col'5s.., -,
SlOnal enactment removing internal taxes ~
alcohol used in manufacturing. IL oecoAlse-
iairly sure that the pending bill viii be Piu..--,-
passed. such opposition as showed al ue ~,
Ing OF Congress seems To have diSappeaie
clear and SO strong are the Industrial ars -
IN IdNOr or the measure. When the ul. 40
pass. Distilllng Securities dividends canne. m
remain at 1 per CcDt-the stock on eariihe-
become we'll. worth par.
The new InteFbOrOugh metropolitan ISSUE ~
gin to show animation. Investment inteIes.-.
soon oe undinS ample proofs OF eXpa9s,.SvS ~ 81.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08

In consideration Of spasmOdic money market
conditions which would have Knocked any Ord-
nary market into uneasiness, if not deuOraliza-
tiOn. the record OF the weeks net quotation
changes makes a curious exhibit-an INSPIRING
one. Relatively few standard stocks are actually
down as much as a whole point-the list OF al
VanCes is long. Pennsylvania. Baltimore ana
Ohio, LaCkawanna, Jersey Central DelaVale
and Hudson and Illinois Central are lOuSplcuoas
representatives in this list of gains. This Is
group of Investment stOcks-their market cen
duct. under such testing circumstances may
certainly be regarded as significant.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-08

The new InterbOrOugh- metropolitan issue.
gin to show animation Investment inteIes--.
soon be finding ample proofs OF expans..yys- y- ~.
there II, ALLAWAA' r
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
THREAD MAKERS
soon To UNITE
IN ASSOCIATION

The threed manufacturers OF Paw
tucket, Springfield Worcester and other
Masss chusetts cities have practically
formed an organization for the mutual
protection Of the members in their
trade, whereby a more uniform price
list will be established
The new organization will be estab-
lished on permanent basis early in
tho new year.
There are now 10 thread manufac-
turers in the combination. and before
a permanent organization is effected, it
is likely that "A dozen or more smaller
firms may also join.
The companies that will comprise the
organization are located principally in
New England. but include some in New
York and the immediate east. Those in
Rhode Island that have already signi-
fed their intention OF affiliation are
the New England Thread company,
John J. Kenyon Manufacturing COM
pany. Blodgett & Orswell company, all
OF Pawtucket; the 5. Il. Warburton
Thread company OF Central Falls and
the Union Winding company of Provi-
dence.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
CYCLISTS GATHEF ING

The salt Lake city delegation OF cyclists
who will take part IN this years inter-
national six day bicycle race, which will
start at Madison Square garden on Sun
day at midnight. arrived In New York
yesterday seven strong. Headed by the
veteran Floyd Macfarland. who acts Al
general and adviser for the Westerners,
they are as likely a looking bunch Of ath-
lctes as one could wish TO see. In addition
q mcfarland there is Hardy Downing.
who is teamed with Norman G. Hopper:
tho Mormon team W. T.. Samuelson and
e. l. Hopper. and tho much-talked-o OF
Australian combination. T.. a. Pye and
A J. Clarke. These riders have been
through a summer campaign NJ the saucer
track in Salt Lake city and are I'm
splendid condition for tho long grind
Following tho lead OF the foreigners
the Westerners went over TO fnish their
training for tho race ~ Newark They
are also planning a camp the week Of
tho race, over which an experienced
trainer will have general supervision.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05

Horsemen in large numbers gathered at
the Murray Hill hotel yesterday to attend
the winter meeting of the board Of review
OF the National Trotting association. the
first matter taken up was the so-called
Smathers-Memphis gold cup case. which
grew out OF the match race between Lou
Dillon and Major Delmar The case finally
was set down for a hearing today.
The case OF the association against W.
A. Rich and John II. Ney OF Boston and
II. T.. Biggs OF Baltimore, judges at
racing meet at Albany, n. Y, on July l6
last, was disposed Of A decision made by
Biggs, in which the other judges ac-
quiesced, was that one race, a paced
event in the 2;10 class. with a purse OF
$500 should be declared off and all bets
upon the race off as well Biggs told the
board he believed he had precedent for
his action which was unusual in that lac
thought that rule 25 OF the association.
stating the authority OF Judges, gave him
precedent in that Il permitted ''all deci-
sions to be I'm strict conformity with the
rules or with the principles thereof"
81 thought the decision would make for
clean racing and that IL would thus come
under the rule 10 the board today" Biggs
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05

MINORITY To
Be AGGRESSIVE

Quite number OF questions are TO
be considered by the Democratic mem
bers-elect OF the general assembly in
their conference at room 800 at the
state house next Friday afternoon
Chairman Frank r. Fitzsimmons OF
the state central committee issued the
call last Monday at the suggestion OF
several members OF the new general as
sembly.
The meeting is TO consider where
matters stand. and To talk over ques-
tions OF policy which may have an ef-
feet In the January session.
The question OF a candidate for
speaker OF the house will come up for
discussion. John w. Hogan, Thomas A.
Carroll and +, Y. l.. Rattey Of Central
Falls are mentioned as possibilities. Nh.
Rattey was the minority leader this
year.
Among other matters that may en-
are constitutional convention, the
veto power for the governor abolition
OF the property qualification and a new
caucus law for the cities. All of these
are expected TO come To the front be-
fore the session of 1907 ends.
II Is certain that "A most determined
effort will he made to combat any plan
of Boss Brayton to give an empty
power OF veto TO the governor, and
several other popular reforms are to be
vigorously championed after the lead
ers get together and decide what ques-
tons shall be pressed.
IL is believed that the minority will
be more homogeneous and aggressive
than IL was during the memorable ses-
sions OF 1903.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
SIXTEEN JOCKEYS LOST LIVES
DURING RACING YEAR CLOSING

who follow cross-country racing ever
meet death on the turf. Not more than
half dozen have been killed I'm the last ten
years. only two timber-toppers are
among those fatally injured In l905-l906
Al Union Park. St Louis. June IL, lvOo
Alec Hector was killed while going over
the jumps. and this year August Faust
died from internal injuries received at
Coney Island
Louis Fitzgerald. who was killed at
Great Neck, l.. l.. by the cars In 1905, was
a well-knowu gentleman rider He was
returning from a meet on Long Island
when run down by train.
Among the well-known Jockeys who
died natural death this year was Marty
Bergen, Patsey McCue. Eddie Haley,
Charley Ncrplanck (Monkey Charley.
Frank Bayless Bud Knox and Walter
Lamb. Patsey McCue and Marty Bergen
were at one time the leading riders or
this country. Bergen for years rode for
Ed Corrigan. while Patsey McCue for
several seasons rode with wonderful sue
cess on the Eastern tracks. He died pen
niless at Washington not SO long ago.
Any number of riders have met with ac'
cidents this year that caused them 10 re-
tire from the saddle temporarily and per
haps one or two died without the fact be-
ing generally known.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05

on Aug. Z, from injuries received some
weeks previous while riding In stecple-
chase at Coney Island
Last March, az Bessemer Ala, jimmy
Cocolo died after lingering some mOntns
from injuries received during the race
meeting az Memphis.
While trying 10 prevent his horse from
jumping on a young man who was cross
Ing the track at Portsmouth, o., during
tho fair races in that city. Johnny Me
Cune was thrown into the fence and
killed Aug. 80. The other rider who
Joined the silent majority this year
through an accident was Tony Massett,
who was killed by race train oct 20,
near Jamaica track. Nine jockeys were
killed in 1905. while the year previous only
three met death on the turf
Two very promising lightweight boys
were killed during the winter OF 1905.
Charles McCanerty met death I'm the sad
die at the fair grounds race track. New
orleans. March q. and Eddie Wenrick
was crushed TO death during the winter
meeting at Oaklawn park. lie died
Feb. IL. Another well-known and more ex-
perienced Jockey, Otto Wondcrly, was
killed in the same year. Wonderly met
death at Montgomery park Memphis,
Tenn, April ..
Strange as it may seem, but few riders
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
SOME OF MANY GOOD
THINGS AT KEITH'S,

That inimitable comedian. Charles Brad.
shaw, at Keith's this week, has an In
fectious personality and even the most
commonplace saying Is made TO sound
uproarously funny. His one-act farce,
Am Mason pictures the
amusing happenings OF man
who thinks he has been initiated
but who has only been put through
mock initiation. The sketch Is punctuated
by witty dialogue and one funny situation
after another follows In rapid succession.
Mr.. Bradshaw is one OF the few COM
medians who can be really funny in a
drunken scene without being offensive.
James Finney, one OF the human fishes
has collection of medals, loving cups and
tributes worth thousands OF dollars, Civ
en- 10 him by notableS OF different coun-
tries I'm which he and his daughter have
appeared. The aquatic exhibition given
by Mr.. Finney and his daughter this
week Is one Of the kind vaudeville audi
ences do not often see. Many people fail
but anyone who has ever attempted 10
learn 20 swim will realize that these
swimming feats have probably never been
equalled. To tell about tho act TO some
one who has never seen u would sound
like exasgeration for 10 must be seen to
be appreciated
Willy Zimmerman, the impersonator OF
famous composers, evidently has made
careful study OF the men he portrays.
Ills portrait Of II. ". Reeves is remark
ably like the well-knowu bandmaster.
and all the more clever when Il is known
that Mr.. zimmermanns study OF ATr.
Peeves was necessarily made entirely
from a photograph.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
BROWN "B'S" AWARDED

AT a meeting OF the Brown Athletic
board yesterday IL members of the Brown
football squad received the Varsity b
Capt Schwartz, Conklin. Westervelt. kir-
ley. Hazard. Ayler, Macdonald. curtis,
Mayhem. Pryor. Elrod, Steere Dennie.
McPhee, Poarsall Corp and Tinkham.
The second team insignia were AWARDED
TO is other members OF the squal Swain,
Thurlow Hollen, Campbell. Robbins.
Bushnell. Gammons. Cleveland. Racquet
Bates. Funk. Kohler. Ellis. Colby. Cobb.
Grnuell, O'Connor Hartigan.
The election OF the Varsity football
captain for 1897 will take place this even
ing at 1880. only those who received the
Varsity "B" are eligible 10 vote. The
choice for the office lies between Hazard
and Pryor, who are the only candidates.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
THEATRE SAFETY,
BY J. R. FREEMAN.

John r. Freeman OF Providence. presi-
dent of the American Society OF Meohani-
cal Engineers delivered an address at
the last annual meeting OF that body I'm
New York, on THE Safeguarding Of Iife
In Theatres which has now been pub
lshed In book form.
Mr. Freemans views may be briefly
summarized as follows:
II Is neither difficult nor expensive to
provide such safeguards that a theatre or
other hall of public resort may be made
reasonably safe.
In the greatest theatre fires the loss OF
life usually has resulted from the spread
OF flames on a stage covered with seen
cry, followed by the outpouring of smoke
through the proscenium arch into the top
suited often within five minutes of the
first flame.
The three great safeguards are found to
be; Ample, automatic, quick-opening
smoke vents over the stage; equipment or
the stage with automatic sprinklers TO
drench the burning scenery with over
whelming volumes OF water; ample exits
and stairways from the galleries.
Mr., Freeman believes that the ire
proofing OF scenery is likely TO be value
less, as the so-called fireproof paints are
Of slight utility in retarding flames, and
that the asbestos curtain possesses less
endurance against heat and flames than
had been supposed. while a steel curtain
may give trouble In lowering or may per-
nit large quantities of suffocating gas
10 be forced into the auditorium around
it's edges. Dry powder fire extinguishers
and hand grenades he declares likely tn
prove worse than useless by promoting
vast OF valuable time.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
LOU D|LL0N-MAJ. DELMAR
CUP CASE UP FOR RULING

said. The race looked queer TO Inc, so !
called IL off,
The board decided that the Judges had
no power TO declare the race off, and the
horses were ordered placed In the posi-
tions I'm which they finished. The win
nings were also ordered paid over. The
Judges were held not to be penalized, as
the mistake was an error without cor
rupt motive
The board continued these temporary
relnstatements OF expelled racing mem:
Frank X. Hayden. Lewiston, Me-; Victor
Roberts New Bedford, Mass; Il. A. Dali
len. Boston.
The temporary reinstatement of James
O'Brien Of Lynn, Mass, was made per-
manent. The appeal OF William Anderson
OF Cornwall, ont. against the Gentle
mems Driving club of Montreal was not
sustained. Anderson claimed his horse
was improperly started. The starter ap-
peared Before the board and demonstrated
TO its satisfaction that the start was
proper.
The case OF A. l.. Thomas Of Syracuse,
n. v. who has been expelled from the
various tracks OF the country, will come
up probably today.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-05
"THUMB-NAIL" SHOW
AT LOCAL ART CLUB.

The annual exhibition of "thumb-nair'
pictures at the Providence Art club open
ed last evening with private view oil
paintings. water colors and pencil draw
ings are included and no picture is larger
thar 1Ox12 inches. The hanging commit
tee consisted of Mr.. Sidney II. Burleigh
Mr. W. Staples Drown and Mr.. J. c.
Aldrich.
The collection includes a group of can
vases by Eugene VAIL who recently ex-
hibited at the School OF Design, and a
number by Frank G. Mathewson and
Stacy Tolman, recently returned from Eu-
rope.
Farnum, Sidney r. Bureigh, Robert III.
Nisbet, W. Sidney Drown, George w.
Whitaker, Miss Abigail w. Cooke, Miss
T. l.. Swan, Miss Mabel NJ. Woodward,
Mss Eliza Gardiner, Miss Emma Parker,
Miss Angela O'Lesry. Miss Anna Cole
man. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. J. Claus OF
North Atteboro, George A. Hays, Carl
J. Nordell George Sloane OF Wrentham,
Henry \. Kenyon. Mrs. Harriet Rice Pit
man. W. Alden Brown, j. Nicholas, T.. *.
Davis, J. Stewart Greene, Maude Rich
mond Fenner. Miss Helen Watson Phelps.
Arba Dixie Smith. Miss Clara MaNfield,
Charles II. Springer. +. Usher DeWolf,
Miss Eva Il. Clemens. Miss Edith Jack
son. c. l.. Dodge. Ralph Leete Foster. T..
l.. Buffum. Miss Martha Wilson, Miss
Hope Smith, Miss Rebecca Greene and
Miss King.
Tho exhibition will be open daily from
10 TO 6. and Monday evenings from to
10. until Dec. %.