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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
LORD MAYOR DANCES BLITHELY.
LOndOn's Gay chief Magistrate Leads FroIIc
I'm Cornish Town.
Special Gable Despatch % TIE sun.

Special Cdblf Despatch 10 The Sun,
LONDON. May s.-With amazing spright-
illness and amid the cheers Of thousands
Of spectators, the staid Lord Mayor Of
London danced merrily through the sunny
streets Of his native town. Helston. Corn
wall. to-day TO the accompaniment Of in
spiriting music. It was not a pas seHi
OF an exhibition of the Lord Mayors terp-
sichorean accomplishments. Hundreds Of
his fellow townsfolk were dancing at the
same time in an outburst OF f~rivolity worthy
Of a simpler g &.
Helston for many centuries past has
observed the merry spring festival which
those versed in folklore connect with the
worship of the goddess Flora, one of the
main features being all day dancing in the
streets and through houses, the doors Of
which are left open for the occasion. The
festival is seldom heard OF except locally,
but the presence of the Lord Mayor of
London this year gave it a special boom.
The august chief magistrate of the British
metropolis entered into the fun with child
like gayety. Wearing the g~lossiest OF high
hats and faultlessly attired in a frock coat.
he led of the days dancing, waltzing briskly
with a pretty Cornish girl along the road
ways and sidewalks, stopping only when
lack of breath and WEAKNESS Of limb COM
PEELED him to halt and mop his dripping
brow. Scores Of couples followed his lead
until the whole town was tearing along amid
the plaudits Of thousands OF excursionists.
Every now and then the whole procession
passed through a shop or house, waltzing
to the rear and then out through another
house. The pace was SO hot that the Lord
Mayor was knocked out in little more than
half an hour and escaped among the crowds
to rest and recover his dignity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
100 DEAD m POIFOU WRECK
FRENCH STEAMER STRIKES ROCK
NEAR MONTENEGRO.

Desperate Panic Among the Passengers
women and children Battencd Below
Raging Storm Beats on ReseueEs
Customs OmcerS Pun spme Ashore
Special Gable Despatch 10 The suN.
MONTENEGRO, Mays.-The steamer PoitOu,
belonging to the &essageries hadtimes,
has been wrecked on the U~rugunynn coast,
Two hundred OF those aboard OF her were
saved.
1t is calculated that 100 persisted. 1t IL
reported that many women and children
were locked below when the steamer WAS
lost.
The estimate placing the loss Of life at 100
8 the latest.
The vessel, which sailed from MaBeilles
on April o. struck a rock of San Jose Ignacio.
a rocky promontory two-thirds OF a mile
in extent and surrounded by reefs. II is
situated q miles west of Cape Santa Maria.
on the southeastern coast OF Uruguay and
about $50 miles from Montevideo.
The Poitou struck 80 yards from the
shore at a spot called Rinoon de Herrero.
Panic broke out on board the vessel when
she grounded and a great number of terror
stricken people jumped overheard. Some
of them swam ashore. but many we're
drowned. Customs officers at Rincon de
Herrero saved fifty out Of the 800 passengers
who are said to have been on board.
A number Of steam vessels have left here
for the scene OF the wreck, and the Gov
eminent is doing everything possible TO
succor the shipwrecked people.
The gale continues, preventing the
tugs from reaching the wreck. Many
Of the tugs have been compelled to seek
refuge. Nevertheless the efforts at rescue
continue without abatement.
Passengers are visible aboard the wreck
despairingly signalling for help.
The vessel and cargo will be a total loss.
LONDON. May "a despatch from
Lloyd's agent at Montevideo says that the
Poitou was totally wrecked at jose Ignacio.
The number Of passengers aboard is said
to have been 200, and 1t is feared that there
was serious loss OF life.
The Central Neus reports that 200 per-
SONS may have lost their live in the wreo k.
A panic broke out among the passengers
when the ship struck and a number OF them
leaped overheard in the hope OF reaching
the land, which was only thirty yards OF.
Many of these were drowned, but some
gained the shore by swimming.
La Ndcion says the work Of rescue was
most difficult, as the spot is n Of the most
dangerous on the Uruguayan coast.
The Potion was owned in Marseilles and
was a ship OF 1898 tons. She sailed from
GiOraltar for Buenos Ayres on April IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
CHINA PULLING Roth WAYS.
Reconstruction OF the Navy Taken Up-Re
actIOnIsts In the Ascendent.
Special Gable Dispatcher to THE SUN.

Special Gable Dtspaehes TO TIE SUN.
SHANGHAI, May s.-China Is preparing
to reconstruct her navy and d~ookyards.
There are to be four bases-one on
Chang-chew and the other three on
the Miaotas Islands. Chusan Archi.
pelago and Hainan Island respectively.
The plan involves the expenditure OF
s., OOO,O 900 annually for the construction Of
moderate sized armored cruisers, a number
81 torpedo boats and a dozen submarines.
PERM, May s.-Then-Chun-Hsuan, a
prominent Reactionist, has gained the
upper hand at court and is reversing re-
cent appointments Of Progressists and
replacing them with men OF his own.
Prince Ching, president Of the Board OF
Foreign Affairs, who is a R@actionist. has
dismissed Tsni-Chen, president Of the
Ministry Of Commerce, and Yuan-Shih-Kai,
Goyernor.Genera Of the province Of Chilli,
and Tang-Shao-Yi, the recently appointed
Governor OF Mukden, a protege OF Yuan
Shin Kai, and one Of the most progressive
men in China, has been impeached.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
DUBLIN DISAPPOINTED.
BIrren's Council BIn Not Home Rule and
Pleasing to No One.
Special Gable Despatch 10 TIE SUN.

HCacbh ~ wv ONiUs
Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE SUN.
DUBLIN, May s.-1he Irish Independent
Nationalist), commenting upon Secretary
Birrell's Irish Council bill, says it will put
an end to an indefensible system Of govern
ment by irresponsible and e~xtravagantly
managed departments. The Government,
says the Independent, is undoubtedly SYM
pathetic, but has devised a measure which
gives Ireland the minimum she could accept.
The Irish Times (Unionist) declares that
the bill violates every principle Of common
sense and constitutional government. Its
adoption would be followed by separation
as surely as night follows day. While
giving Ireland everything that would be
fatal to her peace and welfare, the bill
w%ithholds the one concession which Irish
men Of all parties are agreed in demanding,
namely. the right OF conducting their own
private bill business in Parliament.
The Daily Express Unionist) says that
proposals so crude in their partisanship;
and so reckless in their contempt for both
principles and warnings, rarely have been
submitted by any responsible Minister 10
the Judgment Of a deliberative assembly.
The FreemdH's journal Nationalist) says
that neither the a~pologists for nor the
assailants Of the bill can pretend that it is
in any sense a Home Rule measure, nor
even a substitute for Home Rule.
The Constitution (Unionist) says that he
Premier and his colleagues are reckoning
without their host il they imagine that the
proposed reform will secure the content
ment OF Irish irreeoncilables.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
10000 BANQUETS A YEAR.
Orgies OF Eating and Talking Are Becoming
q Nuisance I'm London.
special Cable Despdteh 10 Thu sun.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THE sun.
LONDON, May s.-The oppressive ~feasting
Of the Colonial Premiers is calling attention
TO the great increase in the b~anqueting
habit In London in recent years Some re-
belling victims indict the custom as a pub
lie nuisance passing the bounds OF reason.
Inquiries at several hotels and restaurants
which the banquet mongers specially
favor afford a hasls for the calculation
that no fewer than ten thousand Of these
feeding and s~peechmaking orgies are held
in London annually.
Such b~anqueting halls rs those of the
Hotels Carlton, Cecil, Metropole and the
Trocadero are taxed TO their utrnos every
night during nine months Of the year,
each banquet hall witnessing the absorption
Of rich foods and wines by about fifty thou
sand perSons.
A modest estimate places the average Of
public ~banquets at from thirty to forty
nightly the year round.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
AMERICANS RESET BY TOUTS.
Especial Agent" the Latest Nuisance OF
London Trade Greed.
Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE sun.

Special Cable Despatch 10 THK sun.
LONDON, May S.-The wealthy Ameri-
can visitor to London has long been re-
garded as the legitimate prey Of the British
tradesman, but Americans have never
been so pestered with letters and impor-
tunities as during the present season.
new terror has arisen in the form Of
"the special agent who in reality is merely
a trade tout But the adoption Of new
methods has enabled him to carry his
energies into fields hitherto denied him
His plan Of campaign is 80 babbling and
INSCRIPTIONS that eve the wariest are
often unable TO Escape his wiles. -
Hotel managers are at their wits ends to
protect their guests from molestation.
They are trying to effect the suppression
OF the names on hotel lists. but they are
often outwitted. In pursuit Of his quarry
the special agent, who is always we'll dressed
and well hammered. presents his private
card at the hotel Office and asks for some
American by name.
II asked his business he requests that his
private card be taken to his victim, who
usually. out OF good nature or thinking his
visitor is a forgotten acquaintance, consents
to see him. Thereupon the special agent
reveals surprising knowledge Of the victims
career, gathered from handbooks and news
papers, but eventually he unmasks himself
as the representative Of an automobile firm,
art dealer, tailor or some other kind Of
tradesman.
Many fall victims especially to the art
dealers. Others, after falling into a few
traps, send messages brusquely rebuffing
the agents, and this not infrequently has
led to awkward mistakes, friends being
sent away in amazed dudgeon. Some Of
the more experienced are adopting oms
d'h6tel, but v this does not always pro-
tact them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09

Charter. the Board 81 Aiasrnsn and tbs
Corporation Counsel
Mr.. Osborne was Of the opinion also
that the heads Of departments ought TO have
the power 10 dismiss CLERKS.
There were about two hundred at the
dinner. Col. Silas w. Burt, the president
Of the association, presided. Others at the
tables were William +. Baker, F. W. Bird,
Julien T/Davies, Horace E.. Deming, A. J.
D~ittenhoefer, DR.. H. r.. FrisSelli DR.. e. r.
Aneny, st. Clair McKelway, Justice Peter
b. 0lney, Assemblyman John L.. O'Bnan
of Buffalo, William j.. Sohieffelin. Nelson
s. Spencer and Everett p. Wheeler.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
u. s. DEAL WITH JAPAN.
German Paper Says We Fear Mikado's Grow.
Ing P0wer-CermaDy stays AI0Of.

Special Cable Despatch 10 TIE sun.
BERLIN, May s.-For some reason specia
interest seems TO attach to a statement
which the VossiSche Zeitung asserts it has
received from an official source, that the
United States and Japan will begin negotia-
tions for an agreement protecting their
mutual interests in the Far East.
The paper editorially concludes that
Americas motive. like Great Britain's and
Frances, is fear of Japan's power.
Predicting that Japan will tear up the
t~reaties as soon as il suits her purpose 10
do so. the Zeitung remarks with satisfaction
that Germany remains outside these COM
binations. and 30 long as she retains her
present attitude toward disarmament she
need not regret IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
American Golfers Beaten In Ireland.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, May s.-The third round OF the
play for the ladies' golf championship Of
Ireland at Newcastle. County Down, to-day
resulted in the elimination Of the American
participants. Miss II. Curtis was beaten
by the English champion, Miss Titterton, by
q score Of Q and 7, and Miss NJ. Curtis was
defeated by Miss Hezlet, an Irish player.
by a score OF 8 and 2.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
ATNA IN ERUPTION.
strOmboIl, Too, Active-Great Alarm In
Steillan villages.

HleiIiah NuIbHct,
Special Cable Desp1ioh 10 THE Sun.
ROME, May S.-Mounts Etna and Strom-
boil continue in active eruption. greatly
alarming the ~neighboring villages. Stones
and ashes are being poured out in great
quantities
The authorities are preparing for the
prompt removal Of ~heinhabttants and their
property in the event Of more serious de-
velopments. The Government has ordered
the troops to help all they possibly can.
The utmost precautions have been taken
on the advice Of Prof. Rtooo. Director Of the
Mount Etna Observatory, who regards
the activity az being alarming because
the great eruption Of 1892 was preceded by
similar phenomena.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
To Cneck West Indian Riots.

SpfddI CobIf DtfpaIM % I'M Sun
LONDON, May SIN the House Of Com
mons to-day Winston Churchill, Under
Colonial Secretary, stated that, In view Of
recent events, referring TO the riots In the
island Of St. Lucia, the Admiralty vas
about to send an additional cruiser for
temporary service In the West Indies-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
AMERICANS HURT IN ITALY.
Automobile Party Upset Near Milan Driver
Likely 20 Die.
Special Gable Despatch 10 TEE SUN.

Special Gable Dsspateh 10 TEE SUN.
GENOA, May s.-An American family OF
the name OF Machain, while a~utomobiling
from Milan. were upset near Castel Spinola
In trying to avoid a carriage.
Mrs. Machain was seriously injured about
the head and arms. The chauffeur's in
juries are such that his life is despaired Of.
Mrs. Maohain was coming TO Genoa to
meet her husband, who is due here from
New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
PARIS DIVIDED on "SAL0ME.v
Only on Artistic Merits, However NO Pro-
test Against IL.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THk Sun

Special Gable Despatch IN THs Sun.
PARIS, May s.-The opera "Salome" was
produced here tonight. The critics are
not wholly satisfied with the libretto or the
music.
There was no sign, however, OF any such
protest as led to the withdraw of the
work from the Metropolitan Opera House
in New York,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
From Cuba 10 me Hague.

Special Cdbf Dffpalch % THH Q
HAVANA. May S.-Cubs's delegates to
the Hague conference are Senior Quesada,
Cuban Minister at Washington; DR.. Busta-
mente. a professor at the Havana Univer-
sity, who is well known internationally, and
Senator SanRully. Gen. orestes Ferrera
10 secretary Of the delegation. which will
sail shortly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
.strongneart" n Great success.
.speclaI Coblt pt,paeh b Tnn srN.

LONDON. May s.-'Strongheart" was pro-
duced at the Aldwych Theatre tonight.
II was well received. There was a large
audience, whom the football scenes espe-
cially interested. Mr.. Edeson had a great
welcome.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
VASES CHEAP AT SCI, ESQ.
LOndO Collector Had Refused $4,000 for
Three Dresden Specimens.
Special cable Despatch 10 THK Sun.

Special Gable Despatch to TER sun.
LONDON, May Sat Christie's to-day
at the sale Of the Massey Mainwaring col
lection three old Dresden vases with covers
and a pair Of beakers, zach Of the vases
being painted with a hunting subject in
oolors, sold for s2e $50. MISUNDERSTANDING
a few years ago refused s4O,O o from an
American connoisseur for the three.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09

LONDON. May S.-Lieut'-Coi' deorg' VIM
cent Fosbery died to-day.
Col. Fosbery was descended from a
family hat was already seated at Fosbery
in Wiltshire when William the ~Conqueror
invaded England in 1903. He Joined the
Bengal army in 1852 and greatly distip-
guished himself in the Umbeyla expedition
in 1888, during which he volunteered to
lead the forlorn hope in an attack upon
a position that the enemy had taken, and
retook II after a desperate hand to hand
encounter. In his campaign he invented
the explosive bullet as a means OF ascer-
tanning the range for rifles and mountain
guns.
When he left the service in 1877 he de-
voted much attention to machine guns.
He was the inventor Of the Paradox" gun.
which revolutionized sporting weapons.
and Of the automatic revolver which bears
his name.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
thirty Minutes TO Get a Plain Murder Jury.

II took thirty minutes yesterday to get a
jury TO try Gustav Weir before Judge Ro-
salsky Ia General Sessions for murder. This
IL said TO be record time In the Criminal
Courts Building. Weir, who was a special
policeman, killed Emanuel Fried, another
6peciAl policeman, after a quarrel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
GIVES JAMAICA S75O,OOO.
british Governments Contribution TO-
ward Rebuilding Kingston.


Special Cable Despdtch 10 The Sum.
LONDON, May s.-The Government has
resolved to grant $4,000 as a gift TO the
sufferers by the Jamaica earthquake and
to make a, loan Of 100000 to the Govern
men, Of the colony OF Jamaica.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
FRESCOES UNDER WHITEWAsH.
Important Art Discoveries In Church Of .
p Permo. Verona.

Special Cable Despatch 70 THE SUN.
ROME, May s.-Fourteenth century fres-
Goes, ascribed TO Stefano Da1evio or Mar
tino Da Verona, representing mystic ale
goricaI subjects have been discovered on
the wall OF the Church Of San Fermo, Mag
giore Verona.
The whltewash On the other walls lie being
removed In the hope Of further discoveries.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
HAVANA BUYS A WHALE.
city at the Same Time IL short OF water
and Cash.
Special Cable Despatch 10 TEE SUN

Special Gable Despatch 10 TIE SUN.
HAVANA, May 8.-The Ayuntamiento,
not finding sufficient money, yesterday, TO
make very necessary waterworks improve
ments, aroused protests In tho newspapers
by purchasing a whale for 81 500 for Havana
University. Some Of the newspapers are
making fun OF the tale of the whale.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
ADRrATlC ON MAIDEN VOYAGE.
New Viii Ie Star liner Sails From Liverpool
with Full Passenger last.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SON.

Special Cdbie Despatch 10 N Sun.
LONDON, May s.-The White Star liner
Adriatic, which was launched from the ship
yards OF Harland!.& Wolf, Belfast, September
20 last, left Liverpool for New York to-day
on her maiden voyage. She is the largest
and most s~plendidly equipped liner ahoat
and carries q record number Of passengers.
Her first class passengers were booked
up TO the limit. Three special trains were
required TO convey them from London.
Among them is Bishop o'Gorman Of Sioux
Falls, 8, D., who has been on a visit to Rome.
The AdriRtic is 725 feet . inches long, 70
feet o inches beam and about 80 feet deep.
Her gross tonnage is nearly $4,000 and her
displacement about 10000 tons. She has
nine steel decks and is divided into twelve
watertight compartments. Her cables are
81 inches in diameter and weigh nearly
ninety tons. Her anchors weigh about
eight tons each.
The general arrangements OF the Adriatic
are similar to those of the Baltic. A special
feature is her Turkish baths, which are as
complete and well equipped as the best
ashore. She also has an orchestra, the first
ever placed upon a British passenger tsteam-
Of submarine signalling which gives warm
ing of approach Of another ship through
several miles of water.
Altogether the Adriatio can carry 5000
persons. including the crew. Her first class
dining room is panelled in the fashion of
Charles ii. and decorated in ivory and gold.
Over the middle OF the room is q dome INT
under il are paintings Of soenes in Switzer-
land, Italy, the Yellowstone Park and the
Rhine country. The same scheme OF decora-
ton is carried out in the second class saloon.
In all respects she Is fitted throughout with
the latest appliances for safety and comfort.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
No Extra ChArEe BOZ nd.

Advertisements for THE Son and THH
EvnuNo SIM may be left at any American
District Messenger ONCE In the city,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09
PARADOX GUN INVENTOR DEAD.
LIeut.-COi. Fosbery, Expert on Shooting,
Was OF Old English Lineage

Special Cable Dfsp1fch 10 TIE SUN
LONDON, May s.-Lieut.-Col. Georgs Vim
cent Fosbery died to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-05-09

The Poitou was owned in Marseilles and
was a ship OF 1898 tons. She sailed from
Gibralta for Buenos Ayres on April IL.
The Lake County times., 1907-10-12
NEW YORK LETTER.

New York. Oct 12-General demor-
alization prevailed again in the stock
market one of the most active Satur-
days seen in years. transactions for
the first hour being 10000 shares. New
low records were established for Cop
ner and SmeIters. The former selling
under SO; SmeIters touching rs. The
disturbance in the metal world IS Great
ing havoc in these two INDUSTRIES.
Lack Of demand for copper and the pre-
diction that the consumers will hold off
for twelve cents per pound is the bear
Ish factor.
Liquidation, however was pronounced
in other quarters besides the industrial
shares. Northern Pacific touched new
low ground, selling at 11SA. This rep
resents almost a hundred points depre-
ciatfon since the highest prices prevail
ing a year ago.
Union Pacific touched 118A; seventy
nofnts below the high records estab-
Iished in 1906.
The recent decision in Los Angeles in
which the Atchison company was fined
a large sum for rebating gave that
stock a black eye. 1t broke from 50 to
son on free selling by the bear clique.
Each day discloses a new weak spot
III the market and the bear crowd take
advantage of it. The southwestern
group of railroads seem to be the par
ticular target at present. st. Louis
and Southwestern preferred shares sold
of five points from 40 to 35 on the sale
of about / 1000 shares.
The shortage of all kinds Of crops IN
the southwest viii cause some very
startling shrinkages in the earning
capacity of these lines and must neces-
sarily cause reductions in their DIV
idend disbursement.
The market generally closed weak
and feverish without any apparent sup
port.