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New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
Boatswain Shicker who drilled the men, the
President said:

President said:
I want to speak a word to the commanders of
the battaions and the companies here, and
through them to the apprentices. l want to
say how pleased 1 with the bearing. the
whole tone and look and evident character OF
this battalion. 1t is a fine thing, and Captain
died as ii by warrant officer.
Before Santiago in the army there we always
used TO say that If every commissioned officer
were killed these sergeants would take the army
into Santiago. / believe in the enlisted men of
the American navy with all my heart: I be-
iieve that now have the enlisted men brought
to such point that II in battle given ship
the commissioned officers were to be killed the
enlisted would be capable of bringing the
fight 20 a victorious conclusion and doing II ALL
fire control and everything. Captain Fullam,
congratulate you; admiral, congratulate you
Mrs Roosevelt and other members of the
Presidents family and party did not come
ashore until after the conference of the morn
ing was concluded. With the President they
were guests at luncheon at Rear Admiral and
Mrs. MerrelTs quarters All of the navy fami-
lies in the vicinity invited to meet the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt. and the affair at
times had the appearance of a gay lawn party
1t was after o'clock when the President and
his party boarded the Mayflower again for the
return trip oyster Bay. The ships in the
harbor again voiced the Presidential salute Of
twenty-one guns. and the Presidents first par
ticipation in a Newport naval conference was
at an end.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
FRENCH THIRD DEGREE.
Renard Denies Remy Murder-4t-
temDt to Lunch Prisoners.

Paris July 22-The two men implicated in the
murder in this city last June Of Auguste Kenny
were brought together this afternoon before the
examining ma gistrate. Courtois before the con-
frentaticn repeated his confession, saying that
he was a tool of Renard, who Matched the plot
Renard retained his composure and laughed con-
temptuously as he looked at his accuser After
Courtois's declaration had been read Renard
shrugged his shoulders and SAID: he har'
his statement is all lies.
Renard repeated the explanations which he
originally made of his movements on June o.
and did not hesitate moment proceeding WIN
his declarations despite the angry interruption
.. Cour.ots who shouted: II told nothing put
tho truth. YOU know in your conscience that you
are guiltyr
Az night<au the two men were taken IN auto
mobiles to the Remy residence Tor the re0oli
struction Of the crime" An angry crow Nu
herring fifteen hundred, waited outSiue anu
erseted their arrival with cries Oh hS hoi 'i,o
assassinsr' and determined dash was
through the cordons Of police tnat SUI ulioui'u0
courf,is and Renard. Only the dppei
lsoo,,er+s prevented putting the threat into
execution 49,, .o,,s. moro
r,a rr,soners were taken into the mouse more
It,, The bankers room had been
o..u,, arranged az at the time OF tne hurueF'
- a. h,oodstained bedding and carpet peihs
-Iod Courtois was the first to be lhtroduceu
,,to the room He was made TO remove n'
clothing as in his confession ne salu 'iia' "e
and Renard were naked at the time VI 'iie iiui
der and he went through the grim pantorlhe
u,thout hesitation, even down to the arrange
roents which he had said the two men made 10
eiva the impression that the crime had oeen
committed by burglars.
The lights then were extfnguished ana heharu
in A grew
even the MAGISTRATE being affected The electric
lights were suddenly switched on again reveal
ing detective the bed impersonatlng the
banker The detective dramatically initiated
the struggles which had been described by
Courtois seizing Renard by the throat. The
latter however was undisturbed. He exclaimed
repeatedly that the accusation was a tissue of
lies. until Courtois. wildly exasperated,
with difficulty restrained from striking him. all
the while denouncing Renard for leading him
into the commission OF the crime
All endeavors failing to elicit an admission of
guilt by Renard, the two were taken back
TO prison amid hostile demonstrations by the
crowds
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
a CONGRESS OF DANCING MASTERS.

81 dancing masters. called by the German Ma
uonal Association Of Dancing Masters. VIII begin
ls sessions here tomorrow. Among the Of
american delegates R0der1ck c. Grant. OF New
iork, representing the American National Dancing
14asters Association and F. ". Kehl. of Madison
WIS representing the Western Dancing Masters
Associatlcn- About five hundred delegates from
lour'een countries attending the congress. the
oo9ect OF which especially is to choose commits
e''h 10 encourage uniformity in two or three
-"Hoes, such as the waltz and lancers- The dele
gates are much in IN this matter and the
uniformity proposal vii have many supporters
ne Oerr1an association met to-day and determined
- substitute German words for French in dancing
iefninology.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
CHANGES IN CABINET.
Grand Vizier of Sultan Dismissed
NezC War Minister.

Constantnople, July 22.-A partial recon-
struction of the ministry has become necessary.
owing TO the dismissal Of Ferd Pacha. the
Grand vizier 1t is officially announced that
owing to Ferid Pachas retirement, Said Pacha
has been appointed Grand Vizier and Kiamil
Pacha has been appointed member of the coun-
ell of ministers. Owing to the withdrawal OF
Ria Pacha, the Minister of War Omer Ruch-
di Pacha chief of the general staff. has been
appointed to that office The other ministers
retain office.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
NAV4L ST4TION PLANS.
Board Outlines Complete Scheme for
Pearl HarbOr.

Honolulu. July 22-The Schroeder board has fin
ished its work outlining complete scheme for the
proposed naval station Pearl Harbor. including
drydocks repair shops. storehouses and admins
tration buildings site for each is recommended
but the maps to accompany the report yet TO
be drawn.
is believed that the report will recommend that
the channel be Strengthened. but made narrower
than had been formerly proposed. If the report Is
approved in Washington work may begin mmedi
ately.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
DROWNED IN JAMAICA BAY.

Eugene Helguin. twenty-one years old, of No %
Neirheld street. Brooklyn was drowned while
bathing in Jamaica Bay. at Eamblersville. Queens
early last evening George Sanders of No 225
Brascom avenue, Woodhaven. went 10 The rescue
when Helgun called for help and succeeded in
getting him from the water All efforts to revive
him failed. and the body was sent to the morgue
st Ozone Park
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
VAR RUMOR REVITED.
Il Report at Panama That -Four
States viii Be InUOIUed.

Panama, July 22.-A prominent foreign con-
sui, here, who lived for many years in
Central America. informed The Associated
Press tonight that he had received cable
message this afternoon saying that war had
been declared, would be declared at any mo-
ment, by Nicaragua and Honduras against
Guatemala and Salvador. Advices from Sal
vador, however. discredit the report.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23

make it almost impossible for her to borrow
money.
Senior Ugarte the Honduran Minister at Wash
ington, asked that a public denial be made Of
the report that Nicaragua and his government
are likely to go to war, he says, they are
good friends. He added that Nicaragua had
not aided Honduran revolutionists. The gun
boat Marietta, which recently arrived at Puerto
Cortez has gone to Ceiba.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
RUSSIAN LOAN NOT COVERED.

St Petersburg. July 22-The subscriptions to the
internal per government loan OF Sloooo.Ooo
have not covered the nominal issue. The term ex-
pired July IT, but in cities II has been ex-
tended The bourse quotation on this loan is s4A..
a little under the sate of issue
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
SPANISH coNcoRpAr MODIFIED.

cordat of 1851 between Spain and the Holy See
published here to-day. It is designed principally
to make possible a reduction In the number OF
dioceses with the object Of reducing the obrga-
tons of the State to the Church
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23

Kimberley. July 22-The De Beers Company
faced by the necessity of further retrenchment
decided to shut down the DE Beers diamond mine
ON July 2l. This mine Is the largest Of the group,
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23
RUMOR OF WAR DENIED
Honduras and Nicaragua Reported
ON Good Terms

TeguCialpa, Honduras, July N1ofoiiiAi'N'
officials here say that there is no basis for tne
reports that war is imminent between Honduras
and Nicaragua. They say that the best reia-
tions exist between the two governments
Government troops surround Choluteca, where
a few insurgents still remain The troops ex-
pect to recapture the town tomorrow.
Managua, Nicaragua, July Z@-Fresiuen'
Zelaya of Nicaragua said to-day:
The Central American Court of Justice was
esta ablished at Cartago, Costa Rico, to prevent
wars We await the courts dispositions ana
sentences The revolution in Honduras is nearly
ended 1 have no knowledge of the declaration
of any war
Washington, July 22-Senor Calvo. Minister
from Costa Rica who, like other Central Amer
lean diplomats, is concerned over the reports OK
the possibility of Nicaragua and Honduras be-
coming involved in war. conferred to-day with
Mr. Bacon Acting Secretary Of State
Honduras, it is pointed out, Is in no condition
for war as her national credit is such to
New-York tribune., 1908-07-23

Washington, July 22.-To- days accident to the
Mayhower was the second that has happened to
pnat vessel during the present year Last win
Ter Whiio in command of Lieutenant Con -2and-
G N0gelesang. the vessel while in Hampton
Roads aground during the night on Thin
Ole Shoals, A result Of which Commander
A'geiesans was relieved from duty aboard her
aho Commander Snowden put in charge. The
vessel was not damaged TO any extent, and soon
afterward able 10 proceed her way to
take Mrs. Roosevelt aboard for a trip. 1t is
expected that q court OF inquiry will be ap-
pointed 10 determine the responsibility of the
sccident Of to-day
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05

II twc.rnen I've side by side and enc ccntr1ou.ess
IN TAXATION SIC rFer his jus; share Is crly So ara
TIE ether o-liv pays 3 when he ought 10 pay s4o,
re loses s5 that he ought keep. while the otIe-
keeps IS that Re ought 10 give 70 the goFeTrel-s-
The effect in this .s Just the same as u or
took the other mars property aElo sppLso =
20 his ozr use The fart that the government
acting q collector. took the - fror the nan nan
who IL cxerbur6eaeo and GAVE u 70 the man VI.
IS unde-burdened does not change the Character o.
the transaction
Ny Bran says the fault ts In the law its@lt.
end that legislators made IL with the intention
os ove-burdening some and releasing others from
inst OBLIGATIONS" He is Of the opinion that the
owners of visible property should not pay
their own taxes and in addition the taxes tnS
ought 10 be paid by the owners OF Invisible
property.
Tner as another illustration q how larceny
caa be p-ac-ised By law IN Ny. B-yan's opinion
re s.fd "a change IN the monetary standard of
2 country affords an opportunity for the wrong
ful taking o. property
Then he took Up she private monopoly anu
called Il glorious larceny. not only because OF
-ha amount taken but because ot the respecia-
b5l;-v Of those who received the stolen goods
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
FAIRBANKS IN INDIANA
Delegates Chosen in Thirteen DIS
tricts Include George 4de.

Indianapolis, Feb. 4.-Indiana Republicans
n thirteen district conventions to-day Sc
Iected twenty-six delegates 10 the national con-
vention at Chicago -Four delegates-at-iarge
VIII be chosen by the state convention on April
. The conventions to-day were harmonious.
the delegates il many districts being selected
by accIamation. IN every district resolutions
were adopted unanimously i1dorstng the candi-
dacy Of Vice-President Fairbanks and instruct
Ing the delegates to work and vote for him
Alternate delegates and national electors were
also chosen
At La Porte the 10Th District convention
elected George Ade. OF Dentland, humorist and
playwright, and Kit siIls. Of Monticello. dele
gates to the national convention The election
Of Ade and SiIIs followed a warm fight In
which strong sentiment for Taft was de-
veloped ". p Wood. Of Lafayette, was de-
feate6 for delegate because Of pronounced anti
Crumpacker and anti-Taft tendencies. The con-
vention indorsed President Roosevelt's admin
istration. the candidacy Of Fairbanks for Pres'-
dent and OF Harry New for national chairman
The understanding is that the delegates will
vote for Fairbanks In the national convention
as long as Fairbanks has any chance and VII!
then throw their support 20 Taft
James P. Goodrich. head Of the Republican
orga anfzation IN Indiana IN commenting to-
night on the selection OF delegates, said:
The personnel OF the Indiana Delegation 10
the Chicago convention insures 10 Fice-Presi-
dent Fairbanks the loyal and answering sup
port OF the state the Chicago convention
Sentiment In the Fice-Presidents behalf mas
developed so rapidly during the last few weeks
that the Republicans OF Indiana In touch with
,ts nrogress look forward with confidence 10
his nomination for Ghe Presidency We SHAH
leave nothing undone consistent with the gen
eral welfare of Republicanism in our effort 10
attain that end"
Abraham Lincoln Brick was nominated 1or
Congress by the Republicans Of the 18th District
In Plymouth to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
BAD FIRE At BERLIN, Y. II.
Thrilling ReScues, scith Mercury at
20 Bel01C Zero.

Berlin, y H. Feb. 1.-TWO fires IN the busi-
ness section OF this town last night and early
to-day caused an aggregate loss estimated at
approximately S400, 900. The temperature was
20 degrees below zero. The Green block, & busi-
ness and tenement building, ana the Berlin
National Bank were destroyed by the first fire.
While that was still burning another fire Started
& few blocks away and burned six wooden build
ings IN Main street. Fearing that the entire
business section would be swept away. the fire.
men summoned help from Portland and Lewis
ton Ne and engines and men were sent from
those cities At Las this morning both fires
we're believed to be under control.
Among the business concerns which suffered
e total loss by the two fires were: J. @ AIarier,
boots and shoes: P E Beaudoiu boots and
shoes; T. Il Sampson, groceries; Napoleon La
Rochelle, drygoods; A. Brown, fruit dealer; G. g
Bradbury. jswelry; z. 4. Burbank, furniture;
: A Hodgdon, variety store. and the Berlin Ma
tional Bank.
The Green block was q four story structure.
The fire started IN the basement OF this block
and a number of tenants Of the upper floors
escaped with difficulty.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
FALLS DEAD OVER WIFE's BODY.

C-rtef-strfcAen over the sudden death Of his wife
AdoiEhus Bennett. resident OF Brooklyn's Bay
Ridge section. died from heart failure within ten
minutes after his wife had passed away from apo
plexy on Monday night.
Ny and Mrs.. Bennett were both sixty-three years
old They married than forty years
ago
On Monday morning Mrs. Bennett went TO Man
haitian 20 DO some shopping She returned late in
the afternoon. tired out After evening spent
IN each otEer's company, Nr. and kIrs- Bennett
ureUared TO retire. Ms Bennett then for the first
time complained OF being Ill AIr. Bennett sum
-aoned Dr.. Louis c Ager. the family physician
bat ars- Bennett died before he reached the house
When the physician told Ar. Bennett that his
wife was dead he collapsed over her body. Neigh
bo-s gay that both Nj and Mrs Bennett had often
expressed q wish 20 de together.
The bodies viii he placed side by side in Green
wood Cemetery. Mrs BennetIs maiden name was
Mary suydan- The couple were ehl3iess.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
eREckETT DOESN'T KNOW.

earatoga y. Y. Feb 4-Forrner Senator Edgar
T Bracket president Of the Hughes State League
when told tonight OF State Chairman Woodruff :
reference 20 himself. said
The president Of the Hughes League does not;
know 70 whom Nj Woodruff aliudes as Republi-
cans having supported Mr.. Hearst rather than
Governor Hughes IN tire campaign and election Of
1856
The present chairman OF the Republican State
Committee has no more conception or what the
solid. sober-rnnded people Of the state want than
UNBORN babe. i would be tust as well Tor him
TO walk until be has d victory IL the state
rather than defeat, bsfore undertaking TO lecture
Dscpis who we're Republicans before ne ~sx uorn"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
DEMOCRACY NOW UNITED-BRYAN.
In Speech al Iamrnany Club He Tells OF
NY Regiment"

william Jennings Bryan spoke al n:l5 las' nis1ll
q the Amsterdam Opera House, in zita Street
vest OF Eighth avenue. following vauoeFliie eH-
ter.at-r1e-t arranged ny the William Dalton Tam
,-,e-- cf,h re<o-e introducing MI Bryan dr
Dalton rnore6 tha: the proceeds Of the entertain
rnent 20 TO the help OF the poor people G ths
district Mr Bryan spoke Of Ny regiment whicn
he organized AZ the time o. the Spanish "al e1e M
declared that Democracy was nov the same II al
parts ot the cOurtrV.
There IS 10 longer e Southern Democracy, OF
en Eastern Or 2 Western Democracy we are al
---fted n one cause ! an glad that We nave q
form Of government which does not make II neces
sz-v for me 10 know about your local troubles.
-o1 here must attend 70 your own problems. and
We II Nebraska ziu do the same. but when u
CONES to national issues We are all united"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
BOMB SHAKES HOTEL.
Freneied B0aoery Lodgers Pour
Half Clad Into Icg Street.

The dodgers II the Sevcia Hotel. at No. 254
Elizabeth street and TWO hundred IN the Ma
testic Lodging House. which adjoins 1t. were
thrown into wild excitement shortly before mid
night last night by the explosion OF a boTnb in
the hallway OF the Saveta-
The explosion sent glass flying IN all direc-
tions, cracked the walls Of the structure, tore
the plaster from the hallway and blew down a
door at the top of the stairs
The bottles Of liquor in the saloon OF Pietro
and Antonio Lafarba on the ground floor, were
hurled from the shelves and broken. and the
Italians in the place fed. yelling with fear. TO
the street, where they met the dodgers pouring
out
Patrolnnan Frank OF the Mulberry street sta
tion. rushed TO the scene and summoned assist
ance 70 disperse the half frantic crowd No
clew 70 the perpetrators was found.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
WITH HUGHES.
Master Of State Grange Opposes
RacetracL Gambling.
rBv Telegraph to TIE TribuneI

(Bv Telegraph TO TIE Tribune
r4orueu n Y Feb. 4--Strong support for
Governor Hughess stand against racetrack
gambling was expressed to-day by Frank N
Codfrey. master OF the New York State Grange
MI Godfrey. in his address 10 the Grangers'
assembled here In annual meeting, spoke with
force on the modern method OF conducting
county and local fairs. He said that they were
an insult TO the farmer and the citizens Of the
state Agricultural associations should not per-
nit the indecent shows and rnIdways upon the
grounds or the racetrack gambling that takes
Mace at nearly all the fairs where horseracing
Is carried on Speaking OF the race money paid
TO the county fairs, Mr. Godfrey expressed his
sentiments thus:
Under the per cent tax on their receipts
the racetracks Of the state paid S246,429 last
wear which goes 10 the encouragement or ag-
-icuIture' Think Of it, patrons: To the encour-
aeer,ent of agriculture! Should we allow the
gamblers OF the racetrack 20 rob the people, the
1,7fnitiated vorkingrnan and youth-there are
hrhers as well-of millions Of hard earned
r7onevs that should go for better things, for a
briteq trust this State Grange viii make 1t
81 evident 10 the Legislature that II does not
rof7ntenance racetrack gambling that they Will
mt dare turn down the bill now before it and
annroved by Governor Hughes, 10 put stop 70
-hfs Infamous business. Let make our fairs
what they ought to be-a moral and educational
institution that will be a credit 70 the agri-
cultural and industrial interests"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
ION HUGHES MOTEMENT,
Republicans of esd Assembly Dist1c1
Indorse His Candidacy.

Resolutions indorsng Governor Hughes for Pres1-
dent and expressing approval OF the administration
NJ President Roosevelt were passed last night az 8
meeting OF the Republican district committee OF
the go Assembly District AS the leaders II this
district have supported Congressman Parsons IN
MS struggle IT the county committee, the action
was expected in view of the attitude that Mr. Par
sons assumed after Secretary Tafts letter had been
made public
Josiah T Newccmbe introduced the resolutions.
which passed without a dissenting voice They
closed as follows:
Resolved. That the Republican district committee
q ed Assembly District registering Its unquaI
fled approval OF the national administration under
Theodore Roosevelt and OF the adTniRistratio
under Governor Hughes. emphatiCaIy urges that
the tiCn at large from the State of New York
and the delegates from the 18th Congress District
10 the Republican National Convention be instruct
cd to vote Governor Hughes the nominee for
President until he is nominated or until he with
draws hs name, and the district committee hereby
pledges its best endeavors to secure this result
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05

.---xs -- driven OFT The men VINO
Asxe beer er-soitiny tie country are sl-e'At
ing 10 shield themselves behind ehe iee'A'
business and legitimate business Is soihe
.rs5e :, bear rhe cdiu-n which ought % D@ oO "o
er v-cnr5oe-s zlone. but honest ensane7s -
,,sseas q. complaining OF the distress onsas u
ezxisr II the crusade oeo
What state &C you expect 70 cerTs II
fzst yosz did net carry IN lS-o-
WON'T DISCUSS CANDIDACK-
discussing my candidacy. and an
,--se- II ohIigatsca 70 name the se@I7s I@
MGR. te carried ny the Democratic ceilof-a>7 *
=. ~-he World deai with the facts ana e4Fe
- er<se.oe - convince the public that II Is
wiser now tan il Ues when IL ficAs1 o.
rs,ssaa.e ro- Is N 1894 The World Is assert
e. e., ,. knows how the party can wiz II
,-su--as .s.at IN 1egs Cnless = has PROOF mat
s, erezte- interest II TIE party than L h2o
x4., I. soIa is space the Republicans L
r-.zs.. not 70 exrect Democrats 20 give rs oll-
tons much weight
ARD row add question from ne 1ne
Word, releg-zphe6 11e and asked ne 70 name
sts s,ecEzI interests which Il represents a.
.~.-s5 asking The World 10 state edItorlal-g
v-hze financial interests. e a-y. NJ FU-lIzer q
The word had II stocks and oo1os q T@4i-
raa6s and in corporations gsnerallE KNOWN g
.-z.s-s This information would enaoIe ne -
.,xvre- his question more fully The question
80 ~ 49,, answered when left houce- When
The Estc-lE- advises tne Democratic party ihe
rsrty Ought - be in position 70 E-o" VLlai i'sc1
,.ss-s- t-rsreS-s The World o. lis Owners nave
=, .he c,sestic,s which The World discusses
would ownership OF bonds n -a1Iroao us
euals<v a nan from fairly discussing the prop
fs-3 e< corporate management any more lHaa
es7ue-Sliip II Z newspaper would olseua1LE . {
rexxzaps- publisher from discussing tle Iar4-
On puiT and paper vas asked
-HFs oznsrstip ot stocks and oonos G. 1a-l-
roads o. predatory corporations WoulG hok cis-
s7,,ali-v rim from discussing the subject but II
.F,e -fo,ic knows Just what his financial inter
:, -aese corporatIous are the public would
=. q, te-tgr position 70 accord Just weight q
ess---faI .tte-ances."
New-York tribune., 1908-02-05
ASPHALT COMPANY loses CASE.

Caracas. Feb (via WiueInstad Feb IA - -
suit OF the government against the Ne" l0sN =
Berrnudez Asphalt Company Tor rae a1raliaS--
the conpany's concession 20 take cruise -
from Venezuelan territory ended YESTERDAY =
the High Federal Court OF Venezuela haraes :. -. a
a tldsment approving the assessment q go
made against the company by experts oee--
the company. according 20 the courts las = =
TO fulfil the terms OF its contract Wiz re so'7-
.nenr-
President Castro has left here for u 49,.
for a short vacation This move on the par : =
President disproves the recent rurloTs tA@1 -,
olution foOt. which arose from ne -
psarance OF General Rolaado fron ais sons
Barcelona and the arrest of several of rs -
sans