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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25
NEW MANAGER At COMMERCIAL
E. A. WEIGH of Columbus, Ohio,
Accepts Position.

E. A. WEIGH of Columbus, Ohio,
is nov manager of the Hotel Com
mercial for the proprietress Mrs.
Joseph Blandenburg. MIR. WEIGH is
a yong gentleman of pleasing ap-
pearanae who has had considerable
experience behind the desk and
thoroughly understands what is requir-
ed q a successful manager. His pre-
decessor, Ted Chaser, was an ideal
manager, but wished a rest and change
and III probably go on the road.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25

NOIgup rEeu Ii you are troubled with nerv-
Gus debility, StupidneSS, or are
otherwise untitled for business or study. caused
from youthful errors or excuses, you should con,
too rate
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25
Go TO New Orleans

A. Il. Eo.lea srrlvs5 il tbs city
recel IL from New Orleans, La
whe~e ne mas engaged in the bakery
BUSINESS. He and his wife and baby
will depar1 this morning for the
southern city, in which they will
make their future home. Mrs. Worries
is laughter of Mrs. S. A. Sleeuer
of Filth street. Their many Water
town trends regret their departure
and L aIr. ard Mrs. Worries sue
cess happiness in their southern
home.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25

Laona A. Goeldner, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Goeldner, was hostess a. a
gathering of her little friends yester-
day Afternoon, the occasion being her
eleyenth birthday anniversary. A
few hours were pleasantly passed
play games and having a good
time generally. A dainty luncheon
Was served. The following little
girls were guests: Lorraine Hilgen-
dorf, Esther Block, Esther Rogler,
Margret Chaser, Ida Kramer, Lillian
Schiller and Ruth Mcintyre.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25
Brothers Meet Here.

Fred and Frank Krender, brothers,
who are representing New York houses
on the road, met in Watertown yes
terday and in consequence decided to
remain over Sunday and enjoy visit
at the Commercial Hottie.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25

Builds up waste tissue, promotes
appetite, improves digestion, induces
ref eshing sleep, gives renewed
strength and health, That What
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea DIES
35 cents, Tea cur Tablets Chas 4
Gamm.
That's the house the Doctor built,
The biggest house you see;
Thank goodness he don't get cur morey
For we take HOLSTER Rock!
Mountain Tea.
Chas A. Gamm.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25

tive of what the Senate may DO III
the matter the House will stick Dy
the scheme for lock canal and the
President would promptly veto any
measure tending to interfere with it.
At the same time the $40, 900, 900
appropriated for the work by the
Spooner act is already as good as in
the hands of the Presid ent, SO that
there is no fear that the progress of
the work can be seriously interfered
with.
Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1907-01-25
ii t3s S9cIaI Realm

ILr. ard Mrs. henry Guse, POI
Market street, were rendered z genu-
inc surpy Sc Saturday evening by 6
nunraer Of their friends, the occasion
beng the anniversary of the birth IF
the most. The evening was pleasantly
passed in playing games and having
a good tire generally. In fact it was
WEI aICng into the morning when the
guess dispersed, assuring host and
hos51ss that the evening was one of
the most pleasant ever experienced.
At midnight, a dainty luncheon was
serE cd. Following are those who
partook of the hospitality of MIR. and
Mrs. Guse: Messrs. and Mesdames
LOUIS ZirdIes and William Kraus,
Milford; Messrs. and Mesdames
Charles ellis, Robert Zarbel and
Ed ard Zickert, town of Watertown
Misses Geard and Woulf of Hubbleton +;
Me RS. and Mes1ames F. E.. Guse,
Jue! BesseIl, Mr.. Otto Petrich and
George Zelick of this city.
Sunday evening, Harry Nelson was
sur rised by a large number of his
| friends who invaded his home to let
him know that it was the anniversary
of his birthday. He and his good wife
wera equal to the occasion and enter
talned their guests in royal style.
The evening was pleasantly spent
playing cinch and II. +. Boeger won
the gents prize and Fred Pfetfer cap
tut ed the BOBBY, and Mrs. Richarl
Kruger won the lady's prize and
Mrs. George Spohn had to be content
with the BOBBY. A very excellent
repast was served and the hours were
pleasantly spent and the parting came
only to quickly.
Miss Lizzie Cruel was given a
surprise last evening by number Of
her friends, who called at her home,
700 West Main street, to remind her
of the fact that the arrival of her
birthday anniversary had not been for
gotten. The hostess proved equal TO
the occasion, however, and bid her
guests cordial welcome and made
the evening one of rare enjoyment.
A few houls passed only too quickly
in dancinc, play ing cards and listen
ing to music. A dainty luncheon was
served, covers having been laid fol
about twelve couples.
The ladies auxiliary of the Krleger-
Verein very pleasantly entertained g
small company Of friends a. the
Lienderkranz hall Sunday evening
An appetizing supper was served,
covers having been laid for about
fifteen couple. Dancing was one Of
the features of the gathering, the
muse for which was furnished by the
Reception orchestra. The ladies
proved roya! entertainers and all
present report an unusually good time.
The supper for the occasion was
prepared by Mrs. Hilgendorf.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
MRS NALLAU At
CORONER s COURT
Physician Tcstifes Mrs. Binge's
Death Might Have Been
from Natural Causes.
NURSES STORY DAMAGING {
Says She Noticed White Particles
In Champagne Given
the Patient.
NURSES STORY DAMAGING

NEW YORK, February 20.-Testifying
at the coroner's inquest, held to-day to
discover whether or not Mrs Ida 3inge
was poisoned Nby bichoride of mercury
alleged to have been administered by
her daughter. Mrs. Lottie sYalnu. Coro-
ner's Physician Otto Schultz said that
what he found in the autopsy was con
sistent both With Natural death and
poisoning.
He was unable to say what the cause
of the death was, but said that Mrs.
Binge had been operated on for cancer
and had heart disease, inflammation of
the kidneys, hardening Of the walls Of
the arteries. an internal tumor and con-
gestion OF tho vess1 I, of the BRAIN.
Mrs. Wallau, who ls under arrest,
charged with the murder of her mother
was present at the Inquest.
Miss Elizabeth G. Deylne. nurse who
attended Mrs. Ringe, testified that she
saw Mrs. Wallau in the pantry opening
a bottle OF vino intended for Mrs Blngc
and offered 10 take it to the patient, but
Mrs. Wallau told her to go to the pa
TENTS room and she would bring the
champagne. After Mrs. Binge had drunk
a portion OF the champagne, Miss Devine
said she saw fragments of white powder
floating In the remainder. Four days
later, Miss Devine said, she decided to
leave, and told Mrs. Wallau that She be-
lieved Mrs Blnge was being poisoned.
''She asked me If thought she would
poison her mother" said Miss Devine. 4
IT asked her if she could trust the
servants, and she replied that She sus-
pected one of them. Mrs. Wallau told
me 70 let the matter drop and not go
away. told her that If she would own
up TO me that she was doing something,
to her mother i might be able to do
something for her. She would not do
that, so | left the house"
Under cross.examination, Miss oeylne
said She had administered strychnine as
a tonic and mornhinc nnd nltro-glyco-
rine as a stimulant to Mrs. Bingc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
L.UM 3 Err
Sash, Blinds. Doors, MOuldlngs.
Large Stock. Low Prices.
WOODWARD a. son, Jticlm0nd, Va,
DEATH INTERPRETERS.
Mr.. Gillespie Was to Have We'd
ded To-Day, But Father Dies.
49, ISnecIal To Uuc Timpa- Disnn q --------

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BUCKINGHAM VA February co.
Tho body OF Mr.. James II. Gillespie, ono
of tho oldest and highest regarded cu-
zcns Of buckingham county, was found
last evening nearly within sight OF Ills
homo near this place. Mr.. Gillespie Wis.
tied at n ncishbor's on Monday, ana left
that evening for his homo, walking
through the woods. He was In his usual
health when he Started hut was cvi-
ldently taken sick whilo on his way
home and died. Doctors say lie had
heart trouble. The body lay near q
fence from Monday evening until Tues
day evening. Mr.. Gillespie was not
missed. as his people thought no was
with friends, but yesterday they found
that he had started home Monday cyen-
ing and went In search for him,
lie Is survived by three sons7-Lewls,
Stewart and Emmett-and two daugl-
ters--Misses Annie and Leila, Mr., Gil-s
lesple was about seventy years Of age
and a Confederate veteran--a very wells
known and g good man who Will he
sadly missed.
MI, Emmett Gillespie, a son of the
deceased, who resides In Cincinnati, o.
and Miss lrtiie Word, of buckingham,
were to have been married Thursday,
hut the sad death OF the groonl's father
will De the cause Of q postponement,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
10 PER CENT. RAISE
FOR POSTAL. MEN.
Official Announcement Of Salary
Increase as Just Decided
Upon.

The following telegram sent out over
Its lines last night by the Postal Telc-l
graph Gable Company, while denying
the premature publication as to fiji
teen per cent increase in tho salaries
of It's employees, officially announces a
ten per cent. raise, effective March
list. The telegram follows:
Clarence II. Macleay, president OF the
Postal Telegraph Gable Company,
made the following announcement yes
terday afternoon from New York
Statements heretofore made as to
the amount Of increases In salaries
which would be made by the Postal
Telegraph Cable Company have been
entirely unauthorized.
Tho matter was passed upon Off
cially by this company to-day. how
ever. 1t was ordered that tho salaries
of all operators, traffic chiefs, wire
chiefs, assistant chief operators, chief
operators and managers. be Increased
ten per cent and that this Increase
shall apply not only to the principal
offices, but to all the offices Of the COM
pnny in the United States, effective
March !, 1907"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
MYERS SEEKS RELEASE.
Argument on Petition for Habeas
Corpus to Be Heard Saturday.

The Supreme Court yesterday issued
writ Of habcas corpus on PETITION Of
Gilbert r. Pollock and Willis l'ulliam
counsel for G, H. Myers, Of Manchester.
to the latter, who was refused ball by
Judge, Clopton. Of the Manchester court,
md confined In jail on tho charge of
forging tho name OF q. Hofncr to q check
for $15 Myers was refused bail until
Homer, the principal witness In the
case, who, 1t Is alleged, had Disappeared
returned to the Jurisdiction Of the court.
Judge Keith will hear the case on Sat
urday at711 a. NJ.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

the benefit OF the building fund of tho
Second Baptist Church, promises to be
a beautiful entertainment A number
of little girls dressed In Colonial cos
tunes will be in attendance from to
6 o'clock.
From to 10 the young ladies Of tho
church. in handsome Colonial attire,
VIII see that each guest spends a
pleasant evening. The tea Will be
served in Colonial style strictly. s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Have Removed from CITY.

Eight privatea OF Company "A. Seven
tleth Virginia Regiment, were yester..
day honorably discharged by order Of
Governor Swanson. upon the appllca
they have removed their residence
from the city. The men 80 discharged
ara ns follows; t4a
Priyates g, D. Driscoll. w GaDoug-
lass. A. G. Grooms, Il, G. Cannon. u. r..
Hillsman, Fl. IT, Mills, James y. Town
send and w. y, Shepherd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Rchmond---A. i, and kate Guerpil-
Ion to John II. Harris. IS 1 -12 feet on
north line % Mursllq1ll Street, ~ 11-12
Henrico--I4eo and s, v, Todd's trus-
tee to Henry s. Wnllerstein, lots Nos.
10, II and IL In Block N, Section Three,
plan of Highland springs, 800.
9ortson. 2s acres about two miles from
ItichmOnd adjoining tho lands OF j..
W. Otlcy ana others. $4,000.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Wife's Plea Saved Him.

The pleadings Of his wife saved Joseph
Friddy, a young white man, from a ten-
days term in Jail. Prddy WAS drunk
when arrested, and had been for few
minutes driving recklessly through the
streets. He was fined $40, and in default
went to the pen. Later, when his wife
appealed to the venerable Justice of the
Peace she was told that her husband
would be allowed to 80 free when lie
was entirely sober.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
MAY CARRY THE MATTER
INTO THE COURTS

There is n possibility, yet scarcely
probability OF litigation in the city
courts resulting from the diT q
the National Council and the State
councils Of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics. III,
Messrs. Samuel A. Anderson and Frank
w Christian would soon present
papers to Judge Grinnan, of the City
Chancery Court. asking that tho
"loyalists" or councils which have adj
hered to the dictates Of the national
body, be made to shoW cause why
they should not be punished for con-
This report could not BIO verified by
any officer Of the order. Thus. far all
that has been said Of the differences
in the order has boon, for the most
part, hcarsay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
HELD FOR GRAND Jury.
Two Negroes, Man and Woman,

Two IVtgrOes, Wan and oman,
Sent on for Assault.
Ida Evans. n negro woman, who hit
Mary Williams With q brick. will have
to explain to6a jury. she was called
before Justice Crutchfcld yesterday
morning and was told that twelve men
should pass sentence upon her.
Jonn Frayser negro. beat James
Stnnbaclt until James could not stand
up, and for this reason he, too, W. do
a talking act to a jury
The drunks We're allowed to 60 for
the Justice thought that the weather
was cold enough TO sober them
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

a beautiful tablet to the memory Of
Miss Julia Celeste de Lagnel was I'M
yelled last evening in the Confederate
Veterans Building, Alexandria, Va. The
tablet was present to the Confederate
veterans OF Alexandria by the Woman's
Auxiliary. 1t is beautiful work OF art
and was executed by the famous sculp-
tor, George Julian Zo!nay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Mr. and Mrs a. Erskine Miller have
returned to their home in Staunton.
after /. brief visit to Mrs. Miller's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Frazier, at
No. 200 East Franklin Street. They
We're accompanied by Miss Elizabeth
Frazier and Mr.. Harry Frazier, Jr, of
this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
HELD ON SUSPICION.
Two White Men Are Given
Ninety-Day Terms.


D.. 3. Taylor and William Eagen,
white men, who were arrested as sus-
picious characters, We're asked to fur
nish security by Justice Crutchtlerd
yesterday morning. and in default they.
We're alleged to have entered a home
in Fulton. There was no-pos!tive evil
dencc against them, and while they
stances attending their arrest were
lNerY suspf ions and theY Wero held
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
SOCIAL and
PERSONAL
YESTERDAY.

YESTERDAY.
Founder,s Day celebrated at Shelter.
lnn Arms Free Hospital.
Literary Round Table at Woman's
Club.
81 commonwealth Chapter, o. a. r., IN
tho home OF Mrs. M. A. Chambers.
Marriage Of Miss Dorothea Bank
head lee to Mr. Joseph LnWood An
trim, in the home OF the brides SIS
ter, Mrs, c. p, cardwell, at Hanover,
Va.
TO-DAY.
called meeting OF librarians OF inc
church Periodical society, IN apart
ments OF Miss Freddy, at the Ches'
terrified, 12 NJ.
Tea served at Rosemary Library from
u s 3to7 r. M. ~
Entertainment at $3.50 p. NJ. In No:
eosi, Floyd Avenue, for the benefit OF
Il pine street Baptist Church Sewing
Circle.
West End Mothers Club at P. NJ.
In Kindergarten room, Lombardy and
4 Main Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Mrs. George Washington. Other char
ar ters 1arnsnllt hnth -cnluic md scriouS.

Mrs George Washington. Other char
acters present, both comic and serious
were Liberty" Starlight Morn.
ing" sailor" Japanese" italian
"Fllipino," and many others.
Promptly at IL delicious refresh
3ments We're served,
Those present were Miss Maudc
Bland, Mr.. Bernard Carlton; Miss Mar
garct Galloway, Dr. Claybrook Faunt-
leroy, Miss Lucille Garrett, Mr. Clyde
Roanc, Miss Evelyn Bray. Mr.. Frank
Garrett. Miss Mary Fox, Mr.. John w.
Carlton, Miss Mamie Bland, Mr..
Charles Bland, Miss Emma Roane, Mr..
James Collins, Miss Bessie Cluverius,
Mr.. CARLYLE Bland. Miss Sue South. Mr..
Dudley Dggs Miss Burnley Garrett.
Mr.. William Cluverius, 1r., Miss Mary
Carlton, Mr.. John Is. Jeffries, Misses
Eva Bland, Alice Guy Fauntleroy, Gar
rett Bray and Merte Garrett, assisted
the hostess.
A cake was awarded to Miss Eva
Bland for guessing the correct name
Which had been placed inside.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Cutchin, of No.
2310 West Grace Street. left Tuesday
to visit friends and relatives In En-
field, Scotland Neck and Ashevile, N.
G. They will be gone several weeks.
AZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
sMALLMAN PROMOTED.
Well-Known Man Made General
Manager Of Company.

Mr., y. w. sandman, for several
years district superintendent or the
Company, With Headquarters here. has
been promoted to the position OF gen
oral manager of tho company. with
headquarters in New York; He WILL
ginia and North Carolina,
9, b, Richardson Will BIO the general
agent for the central Virginia district,
j. Grub; general agent for the North.
Virginia district, with Headquarters at
Alexandria, and ", l., O'l3rien,, district
agent for North Carolina, with olllces
in Winston Salem; The changes Wlll ne
effective March list,
While Mr. Smnllman Is naturally.
gratiiicd at his promotions. he greatly
many friends nero who will equally
regret that he must leave s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

DR.. Charles w. Kent, OF the Univer-
sty Of Virginia, will spend Sunday in
Baltimore. where he will deliver an adj
dress at the Central Young Mems Chris
tian Association Sunday afternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Mr.. Robert IS. Wood LETT yesterday
for fishing trip in Florida.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Mr.. j. H. Connell, of Staunton, Is in
the city. He will leave shortly for Nor
folk.
Mrs. Harry Hodges, who has been the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Rcpert g.
in Petersburg, has returned to her home,
in Norfolk.
Mrs Ira n. Evans OF Austin, Tex, one
OF the e-presidcnts-general of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
is spending the winter at the Marl-
borough, Washington, where she will re-
main until after the Continental Con-
gress, in April.
Mr.. ]. r.. McAlllster is the guest OF his
brother. Mr.. r. l.. McAllister, in Frede-
ricksburg
Mrs. ]. Herman Thompson is tho guest
No, 127 Thirty-tirst Street, Newport
News.
Former Governor Andrew Jackson Mon
tague is at Hollins Institute to-day. where
he Is the orator for the annual celebra-
ton of "founder's day
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Baldwin and
Mr.. Charles Lloyd. OF this city, were
among the guests at reception given
Tuesday evening last by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G. Koetzle,, Of No. 1880 West
Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Nd, in
celebration OF the first anniversary OF
their wedding.
Miss Lizzie Chewing, Of Richmond,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Founders Day Celebration.
The annual celebration of Founders
Day took place yesterday at Shenering
Arms Free Hospital, n large number
OF friends calling TO visit tho insti-
luton ana express their interest In its
welfare.
The usual reception was PRECEDED by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Colonial Tea.

Colonial lea,
The Colonial Tea to be given at the
residence OF Mr.. u. d. EtRrke, No. bl4
West Grace Street, on tho afternoon
and evening Of the twenty,second. for
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

the city. He will leave shortly for Nor
folk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Mrs Ira H. Evans OF Austin, Tex, one
OF the ce-presidents-gener of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution,
is spending the winter at the Marl-
borough, Washington, where she will re-
main until after the Continental Con-
greSs in April
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

Mrs. Harry Hodges, who has been the
guest of her daughter. Mrs. Rcpert g.
PegraUl. In this city, and also Of friends
in Petersburg, has returned to her home.
In Norfolk
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21

A number of generous donations
were received, and the entire day was
successful in every way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-21
Masquerade Party,

a merry crowd Of masqueradcrs
gathered in the home of Mrs Edward
speneer IN Little Plymouth, last Fri
DAY evening
me guests were accorded an unex-
'peesea pleasure In meeting Mr. and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-11-22
WALSH TRIAL DRAes.
Days Proceedings Devoted to Identifi'
cation Of Books.

Chicago, Nov. 16.-The trial OF
John R. Walsh for the alleged misap-
plication of funds of the defunct
Chicago National bank, of which
he was president, dragged Fri
day. identification of the books OF the
various Walsh companies by their
officers took up the greater part OF the
session. In spite of the tedionsness
of the proceedings large crowd,
which filed all the seats in the court
room and standing room in the aisles,
! was at hand 1t had nothing to occupy
it's attention except occasional argu-
ments between the attorneys over the
introduction of some of the many
/ books of the Walsh concerns as evil
dence. The attorneys for Walsh fought
to keep out the books of companies
not mentioned in the indictments
Judge A. B. Anderson refused to rule
directly on the Introduction of some
of the books. reserying his opinion un
{ til later.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1907-11-22
JAPAN FACES new CHARGE
FRISCO COMMERCE BODY TO
BRING UP KOREAN TARIFF.
Alleged Discrimination and Big In.
crease in Duties on American
Goods Is Charged.

San Francisco, Nov. 16.-The cham.
Der of commerce of this city has re-
solved to ask the California delega-
ton in congress to inquire into an
action of japan which is alleged to be
an attempt to override the treaty be-
tween the United States and> Korea.
The matter was called to the atten-
ton of the organization by H. H. HUI
bert, who, it is said, is the official rep
resentative in America of the deposed
emperor of Korea. Hubert addressed
a communication to the chamber OF
commerce in which he stated that Jap
an had taken initial steps of course
which, if carried to fulfillment, would
mean the destruction of American In
fluence not only in Korea but In
China as well.
The United States has close trade
treaty with Korea. Under this agree.
ment American goods enter the Her
nit Kingdom upon the payment OF
seven per cent. duty. In the process
of recognizing the affairs of Korea
Japan has undertaken to revise It's
tariff arrangement, and it is stated
contemplates customs union be.
tween Japan and. Korea, with the re
suit that goods from the United States
will be charged the same duty IN
Korea as in Japan This would mean
an increase of 40 to SO per cent.
The matter will be brought up, il
possible, at the approaching session
in the form of request directed to
the president for report on Amer
lean relations with Korea and Japan