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New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
CONVENTION PUT OFF.
DECISION By PRESIDENT.
Plans for Conserving Natural Re
sources To Be Taken Up in Mag.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington Nov. 1.-THE convention TO de-
wise means for the conservation of natural re-
sources has been postponed until the middle of
May, instead of early in January. had been
tentatively determined. This decision was
reached by the President and his advisers yes
terday.
An effort will be made to obtain as delegates
to the convention the Governor of each of the
states and the territories. and each Governor
will be invited to appoint three additional dele
gates.
Some disappointment may be felt at the post
ponement. as the President indicated in his re-
cent speech at Memphis that he regarded Janu-
airy as the proper time. but Mr. Roosevelt's at
tention has been called to the fact that the
National Rivers and Harbors Congress will meet
here in that month and that several water
ways conventions will be held about the same
time.
It is the aim of the administration to enlist
in support Of the conservation movement the
promoters of waterways Improvement forestry
and irrigation. he IS convinced that all of
these interests are intimately allied and that
by uniting their forces the greatest good can be
accomplished.
II is the Presidents hope that he can In
his administration. institute a great movement
for the preservation Of the natural resources
Of the country. supported by the advocates of
reforestation. irrigation. canalization Of rivers
and Improvement Of harhors. He believes that
once such a movement IS started along tho right
lines and under intelligent auspices it will
operate incalculably for the prosperity of the
country.
Having so large n purpose in view. he Is
well content to go slowly with the first steps in
order that they may he taken with certainty
and strength which will insure the ultimate
success of the project.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
PEACE PACT In SOUTH
TRIPLE TREATY REACHED
SaIcador, Honduras and Nicaragua
in Mutual agreement.

washington. Nov. 11.-An understanding has
peen reached between the Presidents of the
17enubIcs of Salvador. Honduras and Nicara-
qua. as result Of which all questions at issue
have been adjusted and cordial relations have
been established between those countries.
The important announcement that a settle
,nent had been reached between the three Cen
tral American republics was given out at the
state Department tonight in telegraphic cor
respondence between President Figueroa of Sal
,ador and President Roosevelt.
President Figueroa's dispatch advising Presi-
cent Roosevelt of the outcome of the negotia-
mons between the three republics was dated at
fan Salvador. November &. It stated that the
agreement had been brought about at confer
ence held at the port of Amapala. Honduras; on
November 6. between the Presidents of the
three republics.
In acknowledging the receipI of President
Figueroas s telegram, President Roosevelt ex-
pressed qualification at the outcome and his
hopes that this circumstance may be the prel-
ude 10 cordial agreement between the five
Central American republics at the conference
about to be held in this city. "by which future
nisunderst andings may be averted and the well
fare and the peace of the several republics he
permanently assured
President Figueroa's dispatch is as follows:
San Salvador. Nov. S-Senor President Roose-
Welt Washington l have the satisfaction Of
informing your excellency that, having held
conference the 9th instant. at the port of
Amapala, with the most excellent Presidents of
Honduras and Nicaragua, came to the most
cordial understanding, in consequence whereof
all pending questions are settled. and the most
frank and true friendship is restored In ad-
vislng your eXcellency of event so worthy
OF applause, 1 renew 10 you the expression Of
my high regard. F. FIGUEROA.
President Roosevelt's reply follows:
Washington Nov 11.-Sefior President Figu-
eroa, San Salvador, Salvador: 1 have received
with much qualification your eXCellencys tele-
gram OF the Sth. informing me of the happy out
come of the conference held by you with the
Presidents of Honduras and Nicaragua in ad-
spective countries tn frank and friendly way.
! trust this fortunate accord may be the prel-
ude a cordial agreement between the five
Central American republics in the conference
about 10 be held in Washington, by which fut
ure misunderstanding may be averted and the
welfare and peace of the several republics be
permanently assured.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
With the exception of DR.. Jose Madriz, of
Nicaragua, who is detained in New York by
sickness all the thirteen delegates to the Central
American peace conference, which will hold its
first meeting at the Bureau of American Repub
lies in this city tomorrow afternoon. have ar
rived To-morrow's session will be devoted 70
the preparation of a tentative programme for
the conference which will be formally opened
on Thursday or Friday Secretary Root will de-
liver the address of welcome.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
LOAN MADE TO CUBANS.
Governor Offers So 900, 900 to Banks
to Meet Crop Demands.

Havana. Nov 1.-THE condition of the money
market making 1t impracticable for the Cuban
banks 10 obtain sufficient funds to meet the re-
quirements Of the agricultural and other indus
tries Of the island Governor Magoon to-day
issued a decree offering $5.0O0.00O in cash from
the Treasury TO the banks at per cent interest
These loans will stand until July IS. 1909. APP
plication for this money will be received up TO
November 80. but with the distinct prOviso that
the money be applied only to assisting and pro-
noting Cuban industries. As security the banks
are required 10 deposit in the Treasury bonds of
the Republic of Cuba, of the City of Havana,
of the Gas and Electric Company Of Havana of
the Electric Railways Of Havana and Of the
United Railways, at 10 per cent under the mar
ket valuation
Bankers differ in opinion regarding the prob
able success of this loan. many of them objecting
to It on account OF the high rate of interest and
the short term.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
FIGHT FOR COIN MOTTO.
Presbyterian Ministers Seek Restora-
ton of I'm God We Trust .

resolution of protest against dropping the
words In God we trust from the gold
eagle was introduced by the Rev. William J..
Peck pastor of the Union Presbyterian Church
Of Corona. Long Island. and excited no little dis
cusson among the Presbyterian ministers as
sembed in the Presbyterian Building, at No 156
Fifth avenue, yesterday.
Mr Peck said that it looked as though the
nation beginning to put its trust in banks
and trust companies instead of in God, and sug-
gested that the recent financial panic might be
traced to forgetfulness of God. The Rev DIR.
McReady, of Chester. and others spoke in favor
of the resolution
The question of the constitutionality of the
Church taking such action. which, it was said
might be construed mixing in politics, aroused
considerable discussion, and it was finally de-
cded TO lay the resolution on the table till the
next meeting.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
MERGER IN BALTIMORE.
Gas. Electric Light and Po7cer and
Telephone MonopoIy Proposed.

Baltimore. Nov. IA meeting of the stock
holders of the Consolidated Gas. Electric Light
ana rover Company of this city will be held
on November 20. when proposition looking to
the absorption of the Baltimore Electric Com
pany, the rival concern, will be voted upon. and
1t is expected. adopted. The deal has been un-
DER discussion for some time, but until quite
recently has not had the favorable consideration
OF the Baltimore Electric Company, 1t is said
AS an outcome of the proposed absorption IT
Is expected that the Maryland Telephone Com
pany. which is controlled by the baltimore
Electric Company will be taken over by its old
rival, the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone
Company. The death last August of President
David +. Evans. of the Baltimore Electric Com
pany Is understood to have much to do with
that compapy's present favorable consideration
of the proposed absorption.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
VTEWS OF HR. BRYAN.
Condemns National Incorporation
of Railroads.

milwaukee, rSov 11.-Wiliiam Jennings Bryan
was The guest OF honor az a dinner Of the JET
ferson Club here tonight. and made the prin-
cipal speech.
Mr.. Bryan condemned the national incorpora-
ton of railroads as proposed by President
Roosevelt saying that such plan was in the
interests of the railroads, which desired, not
greater federal regulation, but escape from state
regulation.
He favored the enforcement Of the criminal
laws against the trusts and the enactment OF
new laws one of which is known as the IL
oense system, to be applied 70 corporations when
they control as much as 25 per cent Of the
total output in their respective lines. Ac-
cording to this system, no one corporation
would be permitted to control more than % per
cent of the total product
he favored Immediate revision of the tariff,
beginning with articles which come into com
petition with trust made articles. Such tariff
he thought ought to be entirely removed.
On the railroad question, he expressed himself
in favor Of more stringent regulation that regu-
lstlon to take the form of legislation ascertain
ing the present value of the railroads, prevent
ing the watering OF stock and reducing rates.
He argued that a reasonable rate would be one
that would enable the railroads 10 maintain
their stock at par when the road was honestly
capitalized.
He said the present money strinsency began
with speculation in New York. but that i naG
extended owing TO the timidity Of dcpo5itors. He
thought that this timidity was not justified.
and that the banks Of the West are sound. He
favored legislation which. by increasing the
security of depositors. would remove even All
rrrea soma F1Ie fear
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
FIVE PERISH IN FIRE.
BeEered to Hare Died an Ne1c
Haren Hotel Bldse.

New Haven. Nov. 12.-It Is believed that i've
persons perished in fire that broke out shortly
after o'clock this morning at the Hotel Garde.
Two alarms were rung in calling out the whole
fire lighting force of the city. Although the fire
Is still burning fercely on the Water street side.
II is believed that the fremen now have it under
control
At o'clock Fire Chief Fancher said that he
was certain that five persons had been suffo-
Gated on the top floor. One man lost his life by
falling from a rope by which he was descending
from an upper story.
All the dead were employees Of the hotel. and
the bodies are so charred 20 be unrecogniz-
able.
The fire started in the north wing of the hotel.
on the fifth floor following explosion.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
THIRD TERN TRE1SON." "
Henry Patterson Says Would Mean
Standardization of Republic" "
LRv Telegranh 10 ID Trihune !

Louisville. Nov. 11.-Henry Watterson. of The
Courier-Journal." Characterizes the talk of
third term for Theodore Roosevelt as treason,
and says that if through any machination of
political conditions. any conspiracy of party
machinery. the third term should present itself
as an actuality, the people. especially OF New
England. will rise en- masse and crush 1t a
giant might crush egg she'll.
Mr.. Watterson says. however. that the Demo-
Gratis are too split into factions to put up much
of a fight in the debatable states. and that the
only ray of hope for the Democrats which shows
itself across the national horizon is the much
heraIded. much denied, candidacy of Roosevelt
for third term. which can only mean life
tenure and complete Mexicanization of the re-
nubIic He says further that while William
Jennings Bryan and his friends are too insistent
he believes that on the one tssue-the third term
for Roosevelt-the Nebraskan could defeat the
President.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
POSED AS MAN FOR SIXTY YEARS
For Thirty Years Colorado Woman Lived il
Wedlock with wife"

Trinidad. COL Nov. 1t.-Miss Catherine Vos-
baugh. who for nearly sixty years passed as a
man. died here to-day. Miss Vosbaugh was
born in France eighty three years ago. When
a young women she found II difficult TO make
her way because of her sex. Adopting mems
clothes. she obtained employment a book
keeper in Joplin. Mo. This position she held for
nine years. and then accepted position in a
St Joseph bank
While in st. Joseph she married woman
with whom she lived for thirty years as
Charles Vosbaugh. The two women. man
and wife, came TO Trinidad two years ago. After
the death of the wife" Miss VOsbaugh worked
in various capacities until she became so feeble
that last year she was taken to hospital. where
her sex was discovered
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
MR.. CLEVELAND BEGINS HUNTING.
One of First to Take Advantage of the Open
ing of the Season.
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Princeton y. ], Nov. 11.-Crover Cleveland
was one Of the first men IN this region 10 take
advantage Of the opening of the hunting sea-
son to-day. Accompanied by his son Richard
and c. r. Priest, OF Princeton, he started out
early this morning for Rocky Hill four miles
distant where William and George Mcfarland
have a three hundred acre game preserve
known as Woodside.
The owners of the estate accompanied Mr.
Cleveland and the party bagged large number
Of rabbits quail and woodcock. The party took
luncheon at the Mcfarland home and went out
again in the afternoon. Mr. Cleveland returned
to Princeton at dusk. He stood the trip well
and is planning another later IN the week TO
Rosedale.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
IMPRovIsED STILL SAVES LIVES.
Stewart of Damaged Barkentine Prevents
Threatened Mutiny of Crew.

BOSTON, Nov. 1.-Two tin cans. piece OF rub
her hose and a pair of rubber boots possibly saved
the crew of the barkentine F. B. bovitt from
death by thirst after the vessel was shat'ereu nS
80 -, gata while bound to Rio Janeiro. The
grau, reached here to-day with a story of their
awful experience
when the barkentine sprunk aleak her IRON
water tanks were cracked and me contents
,ool,od ont The crew threatened mutiny but the
.5 conceived the idea of making a still 10
transform sea water into palatabe nuid ana re-
,e,,o the intense suffering from thirst
The still was run day and night, and bucket
frl a day it's output IL was ehoush ~ 90
~ -, barl,eptine 70 reach Bahia, where gen
ara,s supply of fresh water was taken aboard 30
hadIv was the vessel strained that she was con-
1Tod and sold at Rio de Janeiro.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
CHASED ELoPERs ACROSS CONTINENT.
Runaway Couple Caught in California by
Woman's Husband

Los Angeles. Nov 11.-oscar H. Frsda.
young farmer Of Ogdensburg. n. Y, and Mrs.
Bertha lockwood. wife of wealthy resident OF
that place. are In Jail at Pasadena. following an
elopement two weeks ago from New York
D. d lockwood. the husband of Mrs Rock
wood had traced the couple across the continent
through several cities lockwood later an
nounced that his wife was repentant and thai
he would take her back with him 10 their home
He was also charitable toward Freda. and said
he would ask the court to dismiss the complaint
against him.
Ogdensburg. N Y. Nov. 11--Oscar II Freda and
Mrs. Bertha lockwood, under arrest Pasadena.
Cal. and described as coming from this place. dre
not known here.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
HINT FROM ILLINoIsANS TO BRYAN
GM Ideas Would Cause "Hamilton's Shade
to Dance on Jefferson's Grave"
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Chicago Nov. 1.-THE faction of the Illinois
Democratic party represented by Roger G. Sul-
Yan, member Of the national committee. and Rep
rssentstive Hopkins has asked William J. Bryan
~ lay aside his halo long enough 10 permit the
party 10 elect Democratic President. 1t Is held
this would be possible If Mr.. Bryan will forget
himself long enough to permit the Democrats TO
unite and abandon their partisan battles.
The first requisite, II is stated. is party harmony
For this reason Mr. Bryan is asked TO forget gov
eminent ownership of railways and get back to
The sir1pie doctrine Of equal rights for all and
special privileges for none"
kr. BRAN has been informed that his own ideas.
If carried out would be sufficient TO cause the
shade Of Alexander Hamilton TO arise and dance
On the grave Of Thomas Jefferson"
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
RETRACTS GRANT STORY.
Mr. Cunningham ConUinced That
Captain De RosSet Erred.

Nashville. Tenn, Nov. 11.-1Ir- Cunningham.
publisher of The Confederate Veteran" OF this
city, said to-day that an investigation OF the
statement by Captain De Rosset that General
Grant Admiral Farragut and General Thomas
had applied to Jefferson Davis for commissions
in the Confederate army had convinced him
that Captain De Rosset's assertion was erro-
neous. As a result Of the investigation the De-
cember number of the Veteran. which is the
official organ Of the United Confederate Vet
erans' Association. viii contain a correction.
Mr. Cunningham said that at the time of the
publication of Captain De Rosset's COmmunica-
ton he had misgivings as to the correctness OF
the latter's statement.
Colorado Springs Col. Nov 11.-Mrs. J. A
Hayes. daughter of the late jefferson Davis. said
to-day:
do not know anything about the contents of
those letters. nor do I know whether Generals
Grant and Thomas or Admiral Farrsgut ever
applied TO nv father for commissions. I never
heard my parents make any mention of their
having done
Not knowing anything definite about thess
letters, I do not feel competent 10 say when they
shall be opened l am going to New Orleans in
February and shall take counsel with my friends
and relatives before deciding upon any course
Since neither my father my father ever mads
these letters public, il is but natural that
should feel some diffidenCe about opening them
or departing from the course my parents thought
fit to pursue.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
4 PANIC IN ITALY.
Exchange at Rome Forced to Close
Appeal for Government did.

Rome, Nov. 1.-THE financial difficulties in
the United States making their influence felt
on the italian market, and to-day the Stock Ex-
change here unable 10 resist the downward
tendency, decided to close. Before doing So
however resolution was passed urging the
government to help the credit Of the country by
assisting in the formation of a syndicate OF
banks, TO be under government control and by
placing at the disposal of this syndicate the
sum Of 100000.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
WESLEYAN STUDENTS STRIKE.
Demand Reinstatement of Suspended Com
rades-Faculty 0bdurate.

Lincoln, Neb.. Nov. 1.-THE junior and senior
classes Of Wesleyan University at University
Place. a suburb of Lincoln. struck to-day be-
cause of the suspension Of several students for
playing a prank
The suspension took place FRIDAY yesterday
a committee of three called on the faculty ana
Served notice that unless the suspended students
,rere rensteted the junior and senior classes
would refuse to attend classes and would not
nav board AT their dormtories.
The faculty refused to rescind its action IN
suspending the students.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
MAY WALK TO HIS INAUGURATION.
Oklahomas New Executive Objects to Rid
ing with His Predecessor.
EBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune.

Guthrie. Okla. Nov. 1.-THE local commits
sion having in charge the plans for the inau-
puration of Governor C. N. Haskell next Sat
urday, are finding It difficult to place him
properly in the inaugural parade for the reason
that he refuses to ride horseback or in the
carriage with the retiring Governor. Frank
FrantZ.
1t is believed to-day that he viii walk or be
escorted by the members of the first State Leg
islature His action in regard to Governor
Frantz has embarrassed the committee. and is
Unprecedented in Oklahoma history.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
Conner BILLS UN0PP0SED.
Alabama Special Session Reports ali Rail
road Measures Favorably.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 1.-The scheme OF
railroad bills presented at the suggestion OF
Governor Conner were all reported favoraoiy IN
the two houses of the Legislature to-day Ihey
are in series. each house having the same, so
that they may be rushed through. They reclas-
sifv the railroads abandon the principle of COM
,ooditv classification and are so arranged to
make it practically impossible for the railroads
TO have them enjoined. They provide for per
cent increase over the old commodity rate bill.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
INVASION OF BRAZIL.
Peruvian Troops Capture Fort and
occupy ToaCn.

Hlo de Janeiro. Nov 11.-News has reached
here that a detachment of Peruvian troops re-
Gently attacked the Brazilian fort located at
Leticla' on the Peruvian frontier. The garrison
was put to flight, the Peruvians advancing and
occupying the Brazilian town of Tabatinga. The
reason Tor TINS aggression cannot be explained
here. but it doubtless is to ha found in frop+i.r
disputes.
Tabatinga is the terminal port of entry on the
left bank of the Amazon.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
ew,eT PLANT BURNS; LOSS, s25oooo

Harrisburg Penn. Nov. 1.-The large piant -,
Se.,oed h,, fire tonight. entaiiing loss OF S2Jo
coo nartIy covered by insurance
The fire started in the smokehouse and IN less less
than half an hour had swept through the eh',r'
strd,rg The walls of the plant fell. slightly m
3lIin. few hremen
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
WOMAN ASSISTANT FOR BoNAPARTE.
Mrs. Mary ouackenbos Appointed to Investi-
gate Peonage Cases.

Washington. Nov. u-Mary Y. Quackenbos. OF
Louisiana, has been appointed a special assistant
TO the Attorney General and has been assigned to
the investigation OF peonage cases in that state.
Mrs. Quackenbos for some time has been employed
by the Attorney General in obtaining evidence In
peonage cases in the South. and her present ap
pointment is intended as official recognition OF
her services
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
A DENIAL BY ANNA GOULD.

Paris, Nov. 11.-Mme. Anna Gould to-day au-
thorized The Associated Press TO deny reports
that she is engaged to be married to Prince
Helie de Sagansor to anybody else.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
INDIGNANT AT MRS. FREEMAN.
Town of Randolph Amazed at Ingratitude of
Metuchen Novelist.
IBr relerranh 70 The rrtbune ]

Randolph Mass, Nov. 11.-Residents Of this town
are indignant over the slight administered 10 the
town ami her old time friends and neighbors by
Mrs Mary f. Wilkins Freeman. the Metuchen
eS - novelist
Many Of the exceptional cases she has pictur. d
are wholly false 10 the type" says Dr. +. c. Farm
nam. They do not truthfully tell Of the real
Ne~ England life. nor OF the general customs ]
p''id tell you startling stories il / dared TO-
stories Of nature that would throw light or
is reason for her trying 10 shatter some of the
toon iceas the country holds Of the true Yankee
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12
GERMAN WIRELESS TELEPHONES.
Excellent Results Obtained Over Distance Of
Fifty Miles.

Berlin. Nov. 11.-A German company is now
using wireless telephones from Nauen TO places
from fifty to sixty miles distant. One of the
managers of the company said to-day that con-
versations had been conducted with extreme
clearness.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-12

Will strengthen the Weak and Convalescents-
II. T. Dewey & Sons Co. 1sS Fulton ST.. New Nork-
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New-York tribune., 1907-11-12

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