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New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
THREE HUNDRED NEW POSTAL CLERKS
Other Changes for Benefit of Local Office
Mr.. Willcox's Resignation Accepted.

Three hundred additional postal clerks have been
appointed IN this city. They Will begin work on
July l. and will be distributed In the various
tons throughout the city To-day Is the end OF .he
The clerks will 500 a year and their
salaries will be Increased 800 year for five n
secutive years. The law by Congress In the
last session giving AL the old employees increase
in pay will go into effect July l. II will affect
only those getting from s10O up.
II also rumOred that hundred and fifty
additional letter carriers appointed, but Post
master Wilcox said that it had not Yet reached
him officially. But by Monday. he said if 1t
so, the local office would hear OF IL.
We need them very badly" said Mr.. Wilcox.
I'VE are now rushed TO death. The men are doing
double work. 1t Will be q godsend IL they are ap-
pointed"
Mr.. Wilcox could not say how many men would
ported to him yesterday. II is said. though. that
Congress had asked for appropriation of S1l CO.
COO and that similar amount would be raised from
year TO year
The resignation OF Postmaster Wilcox has been
accepted and Edward NJ. Morgan, by virtue of his
position of assistant postmaster, will take charge
or the local office at IL O'Clock tonight until
successor to Mr.. Wilcox has been appointed.
Among the important changes that have been
made by Congress is that lifts the shackIes
regulation. Heretofore to serd a letter by special
delivery 1t was necessary 70 attach 10 the en-
Velope blue special delivery stamp. There has
been q great deal OF complaint concerning this
have the blue stamps on hand. If the stamp win
dow was closed, none could be obtained Accord
ing 10 the rule, attaching five two-ceut stamps
10 a letter Will have the same effect as a hive
stamp providing the sender makes known in ink
alongside the stamps that IL is his 10 have
sent special delivery If the wish of the sender is
not made evident, tho letter will be treated as
registered letter and sent by the slower method
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
FEW FRENCH REFORMS.
Premier Fastening adjournment
Terms of Vine Bill.

Paris. June 29-With the prestige of last
nights victory In the Chamber of Deputies.
Premier Clemenceau is preparing to hasten the
adjournment of parliament which Is now fixed
for July Z This means shelving till next session
the income tax bill. the debate which will
open Monday and other measures, like the
workmen's pension bill and the purchase of the
Western Railroad: inscribed the Cabinets
programme when 1t assumed power
The session has practically been barren of re-
suits. Not one of the great reforms heralded
when the Ministers entered office has been real
ized while some. like the abolition of the death
penalty and the abolition of trials by courts
martial in time of peace. have openly been
abandoned.
The "Gil Bias to-day says the Duke of Or
leans the ROyast leader. has severely censured
his partisans for their attitude regarding the
troubles in the South of France, especially their
encouragement of the soldiers TO mutiny. The
duke says that in such a crisis the country
should be placed above the party
The government to-day promulgated the wine
bill, which passed by the Senate yesterday
evening 1t is designed to correct number Of
the abuses complained OF by the discontented
wine growers of the South of France. The bill,
# is hoped. will go long way toward remov-
ing the feeling OF discomfort in the recently dis
turbed districts.
The measure which has just become law re-
quires among other things. that all growers
make an annual declaration at the mayoralty
of their commune of the acreage. cultivation
and total quantity OF wine produced and in
stock, and whether II is intended for sale or
otherwise. The government believes that when
in possession of this information Il will be in q
position keep track of the wine from the
grower to the dealer and thus prevent watering
or sugaring
Another clause of the bill at first insisted on
a supplementary tax OF 65 francs ($13) hum
dred kilos sugar used in the manufacture OF
certain wines but the Chamber OF Deputies re-
jected the proposal and the Finance Minister.
NJ. Caillaux announced that the government
had decided to reduce the supplementary tax
to 40 francs (SS) hundred kilos, which was
adopted
The measure also greatly restricts the market
for alcohol produced from grapes and beets.
which resulted in the introduction OF a bill pro-
vding for increase In the duties petro-
leum. with the object OF stimulating the use OF
alcohol for Illuminating purposes.
The Finance Minister Is also prepared, an
indscement Tor the wineErowers to abandon
grape growing In favor OF other crops. 70 remit
the land taxes in such cases for five years.
The government advises the organization OF
winegrowers to regulate the output and discon-
tinue the manufacture of poor wine. and urges
the growers 10 assist the government 70 sup
press outside frauds by themselves exposing
wholesale buyers who refuse purchase their
products unless adulterated to suit their market.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
CUBAN LAND ACQUIRED.
TAFT GIVES INSTRUCTIONS
Church Property in HaUana Diocese
Taken-Pfice, 81 ,9S8,646.

Washington June 29-In accordance with d.
rectons from President Roosevelt Secretary
Taft to-day instructed Governor Magoon to pur-
chase all the Church property In Cuba, in the
diocese of Havana, according to the original
recommen datons.
AS to the Church property In the diocsee OF
Santiago. for which option contemplated the
payment of about 100000. the Secretary says
he has not been able thus far to secure informa-
ton concerning its value. He is not In posi-
tion, therefore, he says, TO recommend that the
option be exercised. The Secretary says that
the property is not of such character as that
the yielding possession of it TO the Church will
cause any great public inconvenience.
The stipulated value of the property In the
Havana diocese is s1.4s9.55O. Under the terms
of the contract entered into between the mill
tary government and the Church authorities
the United States received the option to buy this
property at that price, less % per cent OF the
rent paid to June 1, 1907, which, being S110,904
posed to pay.
Before acting. Secretary Taft submitted a
long memorandum TO President Roosevelt which
gave in detail the history of the entire matter.
In this the Secretary speaks of offer OF Sir
William Redding to purchase the property In
the Havana diocese at the full price of 1.480.
800, and says Governor Magoon cabled him that
ne had good reason to believe the offer was
made in the interests not only of a fruit COM
many but also In the interest OF q line CT
steamships. This amount is over $4,000 more
than the government will have to pay.
The Secretary says il is true that the great
bone OF contention is whether the Custom House
property, whose great value is its proximity 10
the wharf. Is worth $1050OOO alone but that
when 1t Is considered from the point of view
or government that must have the property
which must obtain II by appropriation, If II does
not get II by contract, there is not the slightest
doubt in his mind OF the wisdom of exercising
the option 10 purchase II. The proposition to
continue the leasehold arrangement in order
that the republic. when restored to control may
determine for itself whether this option shall
be exercised. is not tenable for the reason that
the church authorities with an offer for pur-
chase In their hands at greater price than that
which this government will have 10 pay declare
that they Will close at once with that offer
should the United States allow the option to
lapse. There are two dioceses in Cuba that OF
Havana and that of Santiago.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
CANADIANS HONOR M'KINLEY.
Lieutenant Colonel Bate Places Wreath on
Monument in Buffalo.

ant Colonel Bate, the Governor Generals Foot
Guards. of Ottawa, ont. arrived here at noon
and were met by the officers Of the 18th Regi-
ment, y q. y. Y, who escorted them TO their
armory. Passing the Mckinley monument, Lieu
tenant Colonel Bate deposited wreath in mem
ory of the President In placing the wreath
Lieutenant Colonel Bate said:
THE Governor General OF Canada wishes to
pay his respects to great man. 1 assure you
this is the sentiment OF all the people OF
Canada"
of the 74th Regiment until Tomorrow afternoon.
when they will depart for Niagara Falls Ont,
where they will take part in the Dominion Day
celebration on Monday.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
PASTORS CHILD ACCUSED OF THEFT
Girl Arrested with Freeport Gang Confesses
to Her Identity.

Mneoa, Long Island. June 29-The young wo-
man arrested in Brooklyn on suspicion of being
connected with the Freeport burglars confessed
to-day that her real name was Igna Wilenius and
that she was the daughter of the Rev. X c.
WNenius, of Finland When arrested she gave the
name of Igna Wilhelm. Detectives say she has
been known under various other names.
August Fahrig, the Freeport hotekeeper
suspected of being leader of the gang. was ar
raigned to-day and accused OF burglary in
the first degree. He was held In 5000 bail. The
charge against Won Fahrig is the robbery of the
house of w. J. X. Kenny at Cedarhurst. He Is
said to have impersonated Salvation Army man.
Judge jackson granted District Attorney Coles'S
motion for extraordinary term of court TO deal
with the FreepOrt prisoners. The term will open
on IulY 8.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
WANTS DAVIS'S NAME PUT BACK.
Congressman Will Try to Have 1t Rein
scribed on Cabin Johns Creek Bridge.

washington. June 29-Representative Adolph
Meyer OF Louisiana. announced to-day his intention
OF making an effort to have the name OF Jefferson
Davis reinscribed the bridge which spans Cabin
Johns Creek. about six miles above Washington
The construction OF the bridge was started at the
time that Mr.. Davis Secretary of War. and
upon it's completion his name and those OF a num-
ber OF others who were identified with the work
were chiselled the surface Mr.. Davis's name
was erased during President Lncon's first admin
istration by direction OF Caleb Smith, then Secre-
tary of the Interior AT their recent convention In
Richmond the Daughters of the Confederaoy adopt
ed a resolution asking for the restoration OF Mr..
Davis's name and In response to this Mr.. Meyer
will take active steps to have ii brought about. II
possible. Whether he will do this through the War
Department will seek Congressional sanction he
has determined
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
FIRE IN ARIZONA CITY.
area of Ten 1cres and Ttv0 Ham
dred Houses Burned IN BiSbee.

Bsbee. Ariz.. June 29.-Fire that broke out
here early to-day threatened TO destroy Bisbee
which has about twenty thousand inhabitants
and is headquarters of the Phelps-Dodge and
other large mining companies.
The fire was brought under control finally
about noon by blowing UP buildings with
dynamite. An OF ten acres was burned
over. over two hundred houses in the section
known as Chihuahua Hill burned Part
OF the business portion also was destroyed
The fire started from a gasolene explosion IN
the Colorado Hotel There was high wind and
a scarcity OF water
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

II rds adrised to try change Of climate. 'ohtch
Of course tCOWid mean q loss Of ny position ehen
fortunately one Of my friends adrised me to use
PerHnd."
Thomas Fraser. 6ss End ST. N E. Washing
ton. d. c., writes:
"Peruna has done much for me that feel
II my duty to tell you and those afflicted or us
merits. I was sufferer from indigestion and
biliOusness until I could only attend TO my
duties in an Indifferent way and really took no
pleasure in life.
Il was advised to try a change OF climate,
which of course would mean loss OF my post
ton, when fortunately one of my friends advised
to Peruna.
II did so and in two weeks / was a dirrerent
man and shortly after I was cured of my storn-
ach trouble. II is certainly a great medicine.
How many people in this country are afflicted
with blIlousness and indigestion? Hundreds OF
thousands OF people.
After they have tried physic and drugs and
travel and sanitariums many of them at last re-
sort to Peruna. OF course they will 1t could
not be otherwise. with such testimony as this
before their eyes great multitude OF people
have taken Peruna and know what IL will do.
Many of them declare themselves cured OF
chronic catarrh by using Peruna-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
IMMIGRATION COMMISSION PLANS.

Vienna June Ex-senator Dillingham;. of Vermont.
chairman of the United States immigration Com
mission, now visiting Europe, arrived here to-day
William r. Wheeler. OF the commission is expected
TO reach Vienna on Monday from Trieste
In order TO facilitate the work OF the American
commission II has been decided to assign separate
territories 10 the members. Accordingly Congress-
man Bennett, OF New York will cover Greece and
Asia Minor: Senator Latimer. of South Carolina
and Congressman Burnette. OF Alabama, VIII go to
Germany, and Congressman Howell. OF New Jersey
will visit the Scandinavian countries while Senator
Dillingham; and Er. Wheeler will study the emil
ErHtion methods OF Austria-Hungary and Russia
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYE ARRESTED.
Head Clerk in Hartford Printery Charged
with Taking Stamped Envelopes.
IBy Telegraph to The TriSuno.I

Hartford. Conn. June 29.-Arthur Hirsch. one
envelope factory in this city, and a prominent
member of numerous societies in this city is
under arrest tonight on the charge of embez-
zllng stamped stationery. He has admitted that
his peculations extended over a long period Of
years. and some OF the purchasers OF the stolen
envelopes will be prosecuted. Tho arrest was
made by Deputy United States Marshal c.
Brainard Smith following investigation by In
spectors Hinman. of Springfield. and Birdseye
OF Washington
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30

ital curtain raiser. "The Phoenix" in which he
and Winifred Emery are appearing at the Coro-
net Theatre
w. s. Gibert's knighthood is a consolation
prize for the ban put upon The Mkado."
s. F. Edges attempt to outclass the American
record of Merz and Clemens In covering 1895
miles by motor in twenty-four hours has
cited languid interest, although he has been
travelling at the rate of sixty or seventy miles
an hour, and beating the fastest express trains
J. N T,
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
TO INDICT BLACK HAND GANG.
State Expects Speedily to Convict Italians
of Murder of Walter Lamana
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

New Orleans June G.-With much evidence TO
show them to be the Black Hand kidnappers and
murderers of Walter Lamana, ten Italians-two
women and eight men-will be indicted Monday
at special term of court In Hahnville. St Charles
Parish the charge of murder and conspiracy to
murder There will be no delay, and the trial will
be conducted under the protection OF the state mi
litia. All the letters received by Peter Iamana.
father of the victim. threatened TO XIII the child
unless money deposited. This evidence alone.
the prosecution believes. Is sufficient to put the
entire Rang the galowA
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
FISHERIES PACT NEGOTIATIONS.
Great Britain Wishes Modification of Last
Seasons Arrangement.

London. June 29.-Negotiations are proceeding
slowly for a renewal OF the Newfoundland fish,
cries modus vivendi. Under the proInptings OF
Premier Bond OF Newfoundland, Great Britain
is endeavoring to obtain a modification of last
seasons arrangement and also less drastic
means of overriding the bait act thapfthe pro-
posed provision that no process shall be served
Observation-Disclosures while they are serving on
American vessels.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
From The Tribune Rurean

Washington. June 29.-The Postofflce Department.
has received the resignation OF Postmaster Wilcox
of New York Subsequent statements were re-
ceived from the bondsmen of Mr. Wilcox s. wing
that they would be responsible under their bonds
for Edward NJ Morgan. the assistant postmast ster
until the new postmaster appointed The de-
partment has yet taken no action nor is II able
TO give any intmation as to wheny by whom the
will be filled.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
AT THE PLAYHOUSES.

The London theatres continue to experiment
in exploiting American plays. Cyril Maude is
iabored in mannerisms as Dundreary in "The
Earl OF Pawtucket" that even his warmest ad
mirers concede that Charles Hawtrey's easy
going naturalism is better comic style. The
critics complain Of intricacies of the plot as in
compatible with farcical comedy Another
American piece, I'm the Bishops Carriage" is
well enacted at the Waldorf. but is considered
by the critics inferior TO either "Rafes" Leah
Kleschna" Laurence Irving has written a cap
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
mANILA,s FINE HEALTH REPORT.

Manila. June 2s-The health report OF Manila
shows that smallpox cholera other contagious
disease was present during the last semester. This
is the first time in the history OF Manila that
semester has passed in which contagious diseases
did not exist.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
MEDIEVAL PAGEANTS.

The oxford pageant has produced better music
than drama or literature. 1t lacks unity OF de-
sign. and the episodes less interesting than
the stage management by which the crowds are
effectively handled. The best passages are the
masque Of medieval learning and the royal
groups OF which Elizabeth and Charles l are
the central figures The dances are charming,
especially the graceful court pavane and the
movement over the bridge led by Pleasure and
Folly The effect Of its distant professions, with
sparkling glints of color among the trees.
is most beautiful.
The Romsey pageant, illustrating the circuit
of a thousand years. with the Grey Abbey az
the centre, is distinctly superior in unity of
design, and with F. r. Benson as master and
lovely woodland glade on the banks OF the Test
as the open air theatre. 1t Is q dramatic and
picturesque spectacle which has attracted thou
sands OF visitors to the ancient Hampshire town.
Seven of the eleven episodes reproduce the ira
ditions OF the abbey itself, and the others re-
hearse scenes Of the civil war. The two battles
are most effective in realism. Swarms of Amer
ican tourists have been drawn by these pag-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-30
BOOKS OF THE WEEK.

F1ammarion publishes Memories. 1S16-19O7"
by Charles Rocher. lie Doyen des Abonnes de
rOpera, whose impressions OF all that took
place OF interest at the Opera are mar
rated IN light, conventional manner. Della
grave Issues "Seditions A1itaires" by Gen
eral de Negrir. which is timely IN connection
with the occurrences in the wine growers revolt
In the South. From Vanier comes Voyages en-
France. par Francais," by Paul Verlaine
being the poets posthumous book. Pierre
Lafhtte brings out "Arsene Lupin. Gentleman
Cambrioieur," somewhat after the type of
Rafnes. a novel making good light summer
resort reading. by Maurice Leblanc. Juven is
sues La Police de Paris" containing useful
practical hints concerning the police manage
rnent Of large cities. by Pierre Morel Alderman
OF the city or Paris. Mericant publishes lies
Pretresses de Mylitta," a Babylonian novel ,
daring attempt 10 reconstruct the antique cfv,Ii-
zation OF the Assyrian capital CIR
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-11


PASADENA, Nov. 1O.-Although Gov
ernor Gillett advised that it may be i'm
possible for him to attend the opening
session of the California Municipal
league, 1t is expected that the meeting
Will be called to order at the appointed
time Tuesday afternoon.
An urgent request had been sent the
governor that he be here and place is
reserved for him on the program.
H. A. Mason, secretary of the league,
has notified Secretary Coolidge, of the
Board of Trade, that owing to the press
of business 1t is likely he will not come.
Mayor Taylor of San Francisco, writes
Mr.. Mason, will be here If he finds that
his administrative duties will allow him
to leave the city at this time. At least
three of the present board of supervis-
ors will be here from San Francisco.
Mayor Mott of Oakland, Mayor Mathews
of San Jose and Mayor Lyon of Fresno,
have notified the secretary that they will
be on hand.
Owing to the fact that larger num-
ber of delegates than was at first looked
for are coming, the Board OF Trade mas
found 1t necessary to hold the banquet
at the Hotel Maryland. Rev. Frank M.
Dowling has been selected as toastmaster
and among the local speakers Will be u
D. Daggett and Seward A. Simons The
most prominent of the visiting delegates
will be called on for talks. including
Mayor Harper of Los Angeles. In addi-
ton to the banquet delegates Will be
given a ride over the most beautiful city
of all California.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-11
COLUMBIA Trust COMPANY
Pres H. Bnford. Treasurer f. B. Braden' Sec

again. She will take him to Scotland
for a year-next spring. He is the son
of "Royal Norton" was the famous
"Feathers" who won the clubs challenge
cup 'Feathers" is now the property OF
Mrs. H. H. McCord of Ell Paso, Texas,
and will be brought to again compete Tor
the cup.
Mrs. E. P. Carter will make an ex-
hibit of one or more of her fine cats.
Mrs. w. S. Couch of San Bernardino
will bring from there large exhibit Oh
beautiful Angoras. In her exhibit last
year. ..,,4
her magnificent gliding, "Col. Dunham
whose weight is twenty-six POUNDS: Hs
last wear won several prizes, including a
silver cup. She will also exhibit "Hosie
and her kittens.
Mrs. Leland Norton, owner OF the
Drexel Kennels, will make display OF
tortoise cats this year in connection with
ssRoval Norton" who will be guest or
honor. as he was last year. Royal Nor
ton" has just celebrated his eleventh
birthdays
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-11
TO SUPPORT MACON
IN MASS MEETING
FRIENDS OF MExIcANs PLAN
AFFAIR 4
Story of Alleged RevoIutlonists, as
Told by Attorney, to Be Feature
of Gathering at Simpson
Auditorium

Believing that great injustice is being
done to four innocent men-Magon, VIII
lareal, Rivera and De Lara-alleged revo-
lutionists and federal prisoners in the
county Jail, held on complaint of the Mex
lean government, their sympathizers Will
hold a mass meeting in Simpson audito-
rum Tuesday evening to protest against
their further detention. Job Hartman,
attorney for the defense, will 1e the prln-
cipaI speaker and A. r. Holston, who is
associated with him in the case, will also
make an address.
1t is the aim of the mems friends to
show that they are not political conspira-
tors, but labor organizers. and as such
are entitled to the support and protection
of the people of the United States. 1t is
declared that their arrest and imprison-
ment in a country whose president has
publicly expressed the opinion that trades
unionism is benefit to labor Is strange
and unwarranted anomaly.
The story of the arrest and prosecution
of these men will be told Tuesday night
in the recital of the failure of their at
torneys to get them fair hearing.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-11
CONDUCTOR DURING WAR
TELLS OF EXPERIENCES

Special to The Herald.
LONG BEACH, Nov. 10.-David ST.
Myers, who was conductor on the Gin
cinnati &c Chicago Air Line during the
Civil War and who has among his me-
mentoes of those stirring days a number
of train orders which are of especial in
terest to railroad men of the present time,
is visiting his son In this city. His home
is in Indiana.
When asked about the speed made In
those days, the old conductor told an in
teresting story of carrying $1,25o.OO0 in
currency from Chicago to Cincinnati, 2]2
miles in hours and 10 minutes. But two
stops were made on the trip.
The Cincinnati &c Chicago Air Line con-
sisted of what are now the first, second
and third divisions of the Panhandle be-
tween Philadelphia and Chicago.
After leaving the air line st. Myers was
employed on the Lake Erie & Western
three years and later for eighteen on the
Big Four.
During the Civil War the trainmen of
the air line were required by the gen.
eral superintendent to take boxing lessons
and to go armed.