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New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
Mr.. TAFT AT SUBIG BAY
Purpose of the Trip-Plans for
Phiippine FOrtifc0tiOnS.

Manila. Oct. 23-Secretary Taft started for
Subig Bay at II o'clock tonight 10 inspect the
coast defences at the naval base there. He Will
return here tomorrow night He opened the
University Hospital this afternoon. He has been
asked by the Chamber Of Commerce to withdraw
the army transports from the interisand SER
vice
Mrs. Taft was guest at a bridge whist party
this morning. The local police are making
crusade against gambling. and a policeman
called TO inform the hostess that the law against
playing for prizes or money would be enforced
Washington, Oct. 23.-The purpose Of Secre-
tary Taft's trip TO Subig Bay. on which he
started tonight. is to endeavor TO reconcile
serious difference of opinion between the army
and navy respecting the continuance OF eXpen-
ditures on large scale on the fortfcation or
that section. Several years ago naval board
decided that Subig Bay should be the main point
of defence in the Philippines as far as naval
base was concerned That decision was tacitly
adopted by the army, the drydock Dewey was
located at Olangapo, a convenient site on the
side of the bay; such artillery was available
was ordered TO be emplaced and apparently the
original plans of maintaining Manila and Cavite
as the principal naval stations were abandoned.
Recently however, the army engineers, after
careful typographical surveys. have decided that
Subig Bay was practically indefensible. as at
least 100000 soldiers would be required to defend
the place from land attack
Robert Shaw Oliver, acting Secretary of War.
to-day said that he thought ii should be under
stood that the project now under execution for
the fortification Of Subig Bay only tenn
norarv In character. It had been thought neces
sary to insure the safety of the big drydock
Dewey and 10 have a protective harbor for the
feet To effect these things at Manila would
take 2 long time while they could be obtained.
at least temporarily at Subig Bay in a short
time and at the minimum Of expenditure
General Oliver said that the plan for the per-
rranent fortification of the Philippines not
yet settled Secretary Taft would look care
fully into the matter while he in the
islands and when he returned to Washington,
the General Staff and the Joint Board. COM
prising officers of high rank in both army and
raxy would take up the subject and endeavor
TO frame plan on which all could unite. So
far only 100000 had been appropriated for the
fortifcation Of the Philippines. and this sum
would make only beginning in the work, so
large was the project
Secretary Taft will make the journey from
Manila 10 vladivostok on the Rainbow, the
flagship Of Rear Admiral Hemphil commander
Of the third squadron of the Pacific feet. A
dispatch was received at the Navy Department
to-day from Admiral Hemphir saying that the
Rainbow would be held in readiness TO sail on
November g. This is FIVE days later than the
Secretary had intended to start from Manila
and it is assumed that the itinerary has been
changed in this respect in order TO enable him
10 meet Emperor William, according to the
Iatter's wish, in Berlin.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
JApAN,s CONFIDENCE IN CANADA.

Ottawa, Oct. 23.-Correspondence between Premier
Laurier and Sir Claude VI. Macdonald. British Am
bassador Japan, relating 70 the recent riots in
British Columbia, given out tonight
Sir Wilfrid sent a long dispatch to Sir Claude
requesting him TO convey TO the Mikado an express
sion Of regret for the occurrences, and saying: II
must not be forgotten that among the people on
the Pacific Coast there are strong racial preudices
which. though greatly to be regretted, must still
be taken into account by all who desire to cultivate
the best relations between Canada and the Orient"
A reply from Ambassador Macdonald contained
the following from the Emperor of japan: His
majesty notes with satisfaction the earnest inten-
ton Of Canada promote cordial and friendly re
lations."
Count Hayashi adds that the government has the
fullest confidence in the action Of the Canadian
authorities
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
INTERVENTION IN PERSIA.
Cabinet Dismissed and Russo British
Action Erpected.

St Petersburg. Oct. 23.-A dispatch received
here from Teheran to-day announced that the
Shah of Persia yesterday received the president
Of the Persian parliament and signed a decree
dismisstng the Cabinet. The new Premier has
not yet been appointed
The situation in Persia is growing so critical
that Joint Russo-B British action to restore order
is regarded in diplomatic circles as imminent
The British Ambassador, Sir Arthur Nicolson
to-day conferred with Emperor Nicholas at
Peterhof. having requested special audience
but the ressIt has not been made public
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
RAISE GIVEN OPERATORS.
AdUance Promised TcIegrapherS AI-
ready in Effect.

The advance in wages promised by the Western
Union company 10 the telegraphers now IN It's
employment vino have remained AT work during
the strike has already gone into effect Under this
scale the wages graded according 10 the indi-
vidual merits Of the operators and their csssihca
ton. First class operators had their wages nd
vanced from Sl9 so a week S21
Reports that nifty of the strike breakers quit
work after the bonus withdrawn were denied
yesterday at the Offices Of the Western Union
At a meeting Of the strikers in Clinton Hall yes
terday afternoon a feeling was manifested against
the national executive committee Of the CONNER
cial Telegraphers Union something like the feel
ing shown against Small when the union turned
against him II charged that the national OK
ecutivc committee had not acted promptly as q
should. A dispatch read from the Chicago
local saying that it had passed resolution de-
mandinS the removal OF the entire general assem-
bly,, without exception, and urging an amalgama-
ton between the Commercial Telegraphers' Union
and the order of Railroad TeeEraphers The gen
eral assembly is made up Of the national president
the national secretary treasurer the editor of the
official organ Of the union md the national execl
tive committee.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
CROSSING THE LAKES BY BALLOON.
Aeronauts in United States Threw Out All
Articles of Weight, Even Food.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Toronto. ont, Oct. pa. T. Alterholt of the
balloon United States, which landed here al Gale
donia last night. described the trip from ST Louis
to-day follows:
~ we travelled about one thousand miles % hours
~ minutes. The greatest elevation was ) 100 feet
ana the lowest 800 AT the latter could distinct
~ near the clatter of geese and ducks and see
sttampedes of farm animals, frightened by the
strange object overhead While crossing Lake
Erie toward New York State the wind Suddenly
Neered and drove US toward Canada. We threw
away all our ballast. food and every thing else we
could spare, fearing that we would be able 10
retain the elevation necessary to take us TO the
shore The temperature during the trip registered
al the way from AZ to 90 degrees. Our balloon
met with no accident We experienced storm.
Michigan. ~
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24

S,EALED BIDS OR PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- the Board OF Water Supply the once OF
tbe Secretary. 2a9 Broadway New York City Room
9ll Ninth hoor. until P NJ Tuesday. October go
1907. which time and place the bids Viii be pub
llcy opened and read. award Of the contract 10
awarded be made as soon thereafter practicable
for construction OF story and ohHca
building be located High Falls. MarhIst0En
toWnship Ulster County. New York Pamphlet con-
taintng Information for bidders. specifications etc
and a pamphlet Of contract drawings obtained
at Room 1915 the above address by deposting the
suul OF dollars (s5 OO) for each pamphlet For
particulars city Record
J EDWARD SIMMONS President
CHARLES y. CHADWICK.
CHARLES A SHAW
Board OF Water Supply.
WALDO SMITH. Chief Engineer.
THOMAS HASSETT Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
sEsIEeE PAwNsHoP FOR PLEDGES.

The pawnbroking shop of Henry Freund at No.
9 Avenue B. was beseged by hundreds of persons
yesterday who wanted to redeem their pledges and
small savings On Tuesday Freund fled a volun-
tary petition in bankruptcy Judge Holt, in tne
United States District Court appointed a receiver.
Pledges valued at $4,000 were in the place and
many East Siders made Freund their banker be
cause he paid per cent. 1t necessary for the
police 10 guard the shop. Marcus 'Helfand, of No
800 Broadway, counsel for the receiver, had the
place opened and pledges were redeemed instant tly
No money deposited could be drawn out however
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
QUICK WIRELESS WORK,
T'rdfasocea'e Message Sent and RepLv
ReceiUed an Fire Minutes.

Glace Bay. c. B., Oct 23-At public demon
stration gwen at the Marconi wireless telee,,,I,
station to-day. a message was sent from here 70
Clifden, Ireland. and a reply was received in
hve minutes Persons not connected with the
company were stationed at both ends. and the
accuracy OF the test was confirmed by cable
Mr.. Marconi says that the local station is trans
mitting about three thousand words day TO
Ireland.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
THE BORUSSIA SINKS.
Hamburg-American Steamer Foun-
ders While COaIing.

London Oct. 23.-Loyds received dispatch
from Lisbon to-day saying that the Hamburg
American Line steamer Borussia from Brazil
ian ports for Hamburg, by way of Lisbon foun-
dered yesterday while taking coal on board
owing 70 a strong tide giving the vessel list
which caused the water 10 rush through the
coaling ports All the passengers were saved.
but three Of the crew are reported missing.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
EXPOSITION MAY BE PROLONGED.

Norfolk Va. Oct. 28-The board of directors of
the jamestown Exposition Company adopted reso-
luton last night authorizing the appointment OF a
committee Of three 10 investigate the advisability
and feasibility Of keeping open the exposition
other season. President Tucker Is authorized 10
name the committee. which will make its report to
the directorate November g.
Another resolution adopted inviting President
Roosevelt return to the exposition for a personal
inspection Of the tercentennial since it's completion
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24

CEALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE WILL. Re RE-
ceived at Once OF Commissioners Of immigration
Ellis Island y Y H. until 30 p october 1907
opened Immediately thereafter for painting exterior
wool iron work. Main Building and Power House
L : Immigrant station Ellis Island. y. Y II. Par
ticulars limitations and conditions governing
missioner.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
FATAL OHIO MINE EXPLOSION.

Nelsonyile OHIO oct % Two miners are known
TO have been killed and least three injured in an
explosion to-day at the Kimberly mines two miles
east of this city The mine employs about one hun
dred and fifty miners, but it is not known just how
many were at work at the time of the explosion
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
sULTAN'S FORCES LEAVE TANGIER

Tangler. Oct 23.-Ghazi Pacha one % .bo
most able generals under Sultan Abd-el- .ziz
lef; here to-day by with FIVE hundred men
ana four guns for Mogador to take part in the
campaign against Mulai Hafig, the Sultan OF
the South
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
MORE FLOODS IN SPAIN.
Great Damage Caused-Water Rises
Thirty-fUe Feet.

Madrid, Oct 2S-The Minister of the Interior
has received reports Of appalling destruction
wrought by renewal of the floods in the prov
inoes Of Spain In some places the water has
risen thirty-five feet
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24

Milwaukee oct 23.-About nifty delegates are here
10 attend the special convention Of the Interna-
tional Commercial Teegraphcrs' Union. which
opened this afternoon. Ex-Prcsideut Small was
absent. He desgnates the convention ass irregular
but says he will attend one in June next. In call
ing this convention he says the union is putting the
power in the hands OF two men, Percy Thomas
and Daniel l. Russell Of New York who have 1000
votes Several important matters Of interest to the
strikers VIII be considered in executive session.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
! BRITISH SCHOONER wRec1ea

Nassau Bahamas. Oct 2s.-Tho British scboo,.o,
:, ". mutt Captain Armstrong, ran ashcre On
octo5er Is on Abaco leland ard ,s = +o.aI ca
sne left the San Bias CoaAt on septe,nbe~ o. -.
New g'.k Che was Of 3ss MT .oa.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
TEST OF MILITARY BALLOON

Mcudon. France. Oct 23-The French military
balloon Patrie, enlarged and slightly modified
maneuvred in the direction of Paris to-day COW
ering about sixty miles in less than four hours
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
a GREEK VILLAGE DESTROYED.

Adlsns' oct z3-News was received here TO-DAY
from Salonca TO the effect that a Rulgariar ,,a.s
oH October q destroyed the Greek village OF Ra-
.oven near Monastir, burning more than a hundred
houses and killing or woUnding several OF the in
nsb;tants. - ~ 'i'
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24
TWO MEN LOST FROM BRITISH BARK.

Queenstown Oct 23-The British bark Marion
Josiah, which arrived here yesterday from Ia
coma badly damaged in a gale October IS.
Her chief officer was killed a seaman drowned
and her boats were washed overheard.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-24

L s. ENGINEER OFFICE. NEWPORT n I. OCT
/. -. 19OT-Sealed proposals for dredging in New
mort Varbor II. l. viii he received until II a m
Nov % 1907. and then publicly opened Information
EnCrs-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
TO HAVE BANQUET.
Christian sunday-Schools Will
Eni0v Annual Feast.

Thc,fivc Christian Sunday schools in
Richmond will hold their annual sup
per in the Masonic Temple Tuesday
night at s o'clock.
The gathering is intended as a So
cial feature for the purpose Of dis
cussing Sunday school work and bring
ing the workers Of these schools into
closer Christian contact. Among the
speakers will be DR. Charles w. Kent,
or the University of Virginia; Rev. J.
j. Haley Rev b. II. Melton, Rev. H..
p. Atkins Rev. Gerald Culberson, Mr..
H. w. Sublett, Mr.. L. ]. Mcintosh, State
secretary of the International Sunday
School Association. and Mr.. j. G. HoNa-
day, of Norfolk. State superintendent of
the Sunday schools of. the Christian
Churches.
The Christian Sunday schools OF
Richmond and Manchester, who COM
pose this association. have an enroll
mcnt of 100 officers and 300 scholars
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
SERVICES AT CENTENARY,
Large Congregations Hear Ser
mons hu DR.. Young.

At Centenary Methodist Church yes
tcrday the pastor, Rev. w. j. Young. y.
D., preached at both sprriccs. The sub
ject OF the morning scriifon WAS ~
Christians Social Obligation the text
being from Genesis Tvs. Il;
the latter part OF the 3ad Psalm:
surely goodness and mercy shall fo..
low inc all tho days OF my life, and
will dwell In tho house of the Lord Tor.
ever" The subject OF the sermon waa
THE Special Providence Over Fools.
In the course OF the discussion tho
speaker developed tho idea that I'VE
aud that as children, and as HIS chill
dren we were under his#espocial care
and providence.
Unusually large congregations were
present at both services, number OF
people standing at night during the
last few minutes. The music was
greatly enjoyed, especially an anthem,
after the sermon. Art Thou Weary, ATT
Thou Languid.
fcuturc Of the Centenary services
is the skilful handling OF the. organ;
under tho direction OF MIR. Shepherd
Webb. t Is the custom here for the
organ to- continue ifor SC -. time after
the night service. and all lovers OF
music remain, many coming from other
churches to hear. the great organ. Last
night over two hundred people sat IN
the half-darkencd church while the
organ rolled out the great masses and
sacred operas for nearly an hour. Spe-
cial pieces were played by request the
music bringing out the varied tones OF
the fine instrument. Even here, how
ever, the eternal giggle Vas In evil
dcnce, the ushcrs being considerably
annoyed by the behavior of some young
people n the rear Of the church.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
FIELD DAY.
Special Services Held by Anti.
Salnon League.

Yesterday was what is known as
Field Day" In the Methodist churches
Of the city, special services having been
conducted under the auspices Of the
fAnti-Saloon League. In nfteen Metho-
dist churches OF Richmond and viciil-
ity the pastors devoted their morning
sermon to the cause Of Temperance from IN
the leagues viewpoint, n several or
the churches special speakers were Sc
cured, and special efforts weresmade 10
get a hearing by all of the church peo-
bic OF the cause Of temperance:
Rev. r. II. Bennett, y. D.,a O Kan
dolph- Macon College, was IN, the speaker 1is
at broad Street Methodist Church; Rev.
,dward ]. richardson, SECRETARY of tho
league, at Trinity; Rev y. w West;
field secretary, at Laurel street. and
REV. j. W, Mitchell at Highland Springs
and at Branch Memorial churches.
The plan Of the Anti,sa, loon I Lfaf ;le
nf IFS work in all the churches OF one
Denomination viii BE- eontinu nty al boi inc
sni,ad,iind for February cath, and all
the Baptist churches on March l7th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
PUT PRINCIPLES
ABOVE PARTIES.
Pastor Scores Citizens Who Vote
Straight Ticket Regardless Of
Character Of Nominee.
IN THE CHURC HES YESTERDAY
League Has Field
Day-l'irst Anniversary OF
Unitarian Church.

Marshal Street Christian Church was
croWded last night and chairs were
placed IN tho alslcs to seat the people.
mo pastor, Rev. b. II. Melton. preached
sermon to young people that left q
profound impression. Ills subject was
Decision OF Character; or, Who Arc
our Heroes and Heroincs?" Text: Dan.
N. II.
AIR. Melton spoke OF Daniel as n per-
1cct model OF decision or character. He
always did that which was right, re-
oardless OF consequences, and his ,stcr-
ing character won for him the love
ana admiration OF kings and princes
whether In the lions den or I'm tho
Kings palace his single aim was to
please God by standing for tho right
continuing, Mr.. Melton applied the
principle to modern social life. He
showed that the true hero Is the man
VINO is willing to sacrifice himself for
moral principle. He lives in deeds,
not IN years. He was made OF the best
metal. He Is not discouraged by OBJ
staclcs. He lives for the good he can
| do. ne.
"Heroism." said the speaker is the
divine quality which fires the blood
or orators, stimulates the brain OF
| scholars, anmatcs the hand OF artl55
and lives IN obedience TO the laws OF
temperance and virtue In society, in
business, in politics the moral hero
stands for the right as God gives him
to see the right. regardless OF amy
earthly consideration. That man IL u
moral coward who puts his political
party above principles.
! NO citizen can be ut his best who
always votes the straight pa1ts' ticket.
regardless OF the character OF the
nominee. Wo should be afraid OF
nothing on earth, or above The earth,
or under the earth. but to DO wru,ies
| There wore eight conversions ut tho
close OF the service, and five young
ladies We're baptized Many people
crowded to the front to shhhe !ianGs
with the eloquent young minister.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18

Memorial services We're held last night
by the Salvation Army In the head
quarters, on Broad Street, for the men-
hers of tho organization who went down
to dealt, In tho disaster which occurred
to tho steamship Larchmont last week.
a company OF the Salvation Army was
OF board the Inflated ship at tho time
of Its wreck, They made no attempt
whatever to avail themselves of the
chances of rescue In the boats, but stood
aside to allow the other passengers every
opportunity to make their escape They
themselves formed In line and met death
with Il battle hymn on their lips. singing
Just before they were entirely submerged
.M'hile the nearer waters roll, while
the tempest still is high" lines from
that old familiar hymn, Jesus. Lover OF
My Soul" which has been sung through
so many generations.
The terrible disaster recalled the fate
of tho English battleship, the Hrken-
head. on which was a regiment Of British
troops bound for East India AS the
Birkenhead went down the Englisl sol
dicrs formed In line on the deck and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
QUESTION OF PAVING
STREETS With ASPHALT

The matter Of paving Marshall and
Clay Streets from Eighth to Twelfth.
and Eighth, Ninth. Tenth, Eleventh
Streets with asphalt block has been
referred by the Street Committee to the
City Engineer and the Madison Ward
delegation in the Council. The project
is n large and expensive one but If the
ward delegation elects to cxpend it's
ward funds or large proportion of it
for this purpose, or to make start to-
ward paving those streets. 1t would
seem that the plan would be realized.
The location of the new High School
will be n reason for urging the paving
Furthermore. the Retail Merchants AS
ISOLATION have petitioned for the paw
ing OF the streets on each side of Broad
from Ninth to Adams inclusive. The
cost Of this wholesale paving plan
would preclude It's being done at once,
but 1t is likely that gradual execution
Of such q plan may be attcmpted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
PEOPLE SANG HYMNS
AS QUAKE SHOOK CHURCH

Letters have been received In the
Ecighborhood ofyEast Richmond recently
from Mrs J. A. Strickland, of Kingston.
Jamaica, giving a graphic account Of
The earthquake there. Mrs STRICKLAND
is the wife Of Rev. ]. a. Strickland,
secretary of the West Indian Union Con-
ference of Seventh Day Adventists, and
has three sisters living in Virginia, Mrs.
Pleasant Pollard, of Seven Pines; Mrs.
koch, Of East Richmond, and Mrs..
Dctrlck. OF Iienrico
Mrs. Strickland says that when the
earthquake came her husband was con-
Quoting service IN the church. Great cx-
ctemcnt, amounting almost to panic
prevailed. but the minister raised his
hands and those on the platform began
to sing Praise God. From Whom Al
BLESSINGS Flow Order was shortly re-
stored and all left the building In safety,
although the front Of it fell out. or
| the church-members, one of the Amer-
cans and one native persisted as {; result
! of the earthquake.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-18
TO AID CHINESE.
Effort to Be Made to Raise Fund
Here

AL "
Announcement was made here yesterday
Of the decision on the part Of certain
Richmond people to attempt the raising
of II fund to be used in assisting In the
relief of the ADMINISTRATION people Of
China, millions of whom are now suffer
Ing. Rev. George II. Wiley, superintend-
cnt of the Ex-Prisoners Aid Society OF
Virginia, made the following statement:
II have thought with every notice that
/ have seen liz the papers for tho past
month"; about the Is. 100000 OF starving Chi
ncse, that some one should announce
themselves willing to forward funds from
this point
"Tln facts are appalling. Reliable and
official information declare that people
are IN some instances eating human
flesh and in thousands of cases are eat
ing dogs to keep alive. Roots, leaves Of
the trees bark and vines. with little
grain, form tho mainstay IN many
places.
II have asked Dir. II. w. Stiff to join
mo in saying to tho public that We Will
forward through tho Red Gross Society
any funds sent us.
CDR. Stiff and / had ncarly $4,000 sent
to us some years ago for the starving
people of India, and we both are
persuaded thnt hundreds came that might
+ not have been sent In If we had not
| offered a convenient ana speedy means
Of sending such fund.
40 save trouble and expense we will
acknowledge every contribution In tho
papers and will print receipts from the
Rcd Cross treasurer to correspond with
4 our acknowledgements
4 please state what paper you noticed
the appeal In,
"Dr, u. w. stiff has agreed to act as
treasurer Please make checks or money
d nuu n big order.
GEO. ii. WILEY.
"5oG u. Main ST., Richmond, Va.
"DR II. w. STIFF,
600 y. Grace ST, Richmond, va,