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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
POLICE GET IA CHINAMEN IN RAIDS.
Interrupt Fantan Games and Cause Shortage
in Laundry Help.

Fourteen Cinnamon captured in two raids
Yesterday and there will be a shortage of laundry
helm for d time. Inspector Russell and detectives
Of his staff started the excitement when they en-
tered an alleged gambling house in Mott street
According TO the detectives, they found ST IS in
cash on the tables, and they carried hemetful or
dominos buttons and other markers used in the
game O the station house.
one hundred men. with long black braids and
flowing garments fed through various mysterious
passages and the police caught only seven after
a chase. Leo Song. of No. IS Doyers street was
among the number. and he charged with
keeping and maintaining a gambling house The
other six charged with aiding and abetting
gambling. The raid made in the afternoon,
and Chinatown just resuming its air OF
renitv when Captain McNaly, OF the Elizabeth
street station, swooped down upon another house.
The second raid made in the evening on
alleged gambling house in the basement of
house in Pen street. Chin Sam, OF No. S4 Mott
street was caught and charged with being the
owner of the place. Six other Ceestials were
caught with him, but the remainder of the gam
HERS escaped The noise OF the raids and the
ringing of the patrol wagon bells caused as much
excitement as a tong fight, and the usual Sabbath
gathering of Chinese from all portions OF the city
poured into the street TO learn about the trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
THE GERMAN MARKET FOR GOLD.
No Large Imports Expected from America
Money Easier.

Berlin May 1Z-News that $4,000 in gold has
been engaged in New York for Germany causes
surprise here, because the price of exchange makes
1t impossible for Berlin bankers to import Ameri-
can gold profit. The statement from America
that part of the gold engaged this week for Paris
is for German account meets denial from Berlin
fnanciers.
Some gold probably about 81 $4,000 arrived at the
German Imperial Bank this week from Australia
and s., 800 900 more is engaged for shipment next
week Doubt is expressed among the representa-
tives Of the German financial institutions whether
imports OF American gold will continue, owing
the present level of exchange, which is likely to
rise through the gold imports. All the leading
exchange rates advanced to-day for this
AS gold imports from New York Improbable
at the present level of exchange. it is assumed
that the German Imperial Bank is advancing money
to bankers interest free. Another ground for ex-
pecting the gold arrivals to remain small is that
the German money market is growing easier. 1t
is believed that the German Imperial Bank will
Bank of England makes reduction.
The Bourse regards the movement in Wall Street
with considerable distrust. in view of the reduced
earnings of American railways and declining iron
prices The financial press predicts early
action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
CORE4 LESS TURBULENT.
Prince Ito's Plans for Repression
and Cancellation.

Seoul. May 17.-Conditions throughout Corea
are improving. The determination OF Prince no
the Resident General here, to suppress the dis
ORDERLY element SO that the peaceful FARMING
population may carry on work in the outlying
districts where armed bands are marrying the
farms and villages is shown by the prompt ar
r,v,1 NJ endorsements Of gendarmes numbering
ahort five thousand who will be scattered
throughout Corea
p-;rca Ito has issued strict instructions to
1ananese soldiers and civilians that they must
m, tre.+ the Coreans as a conquered people, put
that tho rights of all law abiding citizens mus
he respected under penalty of severe punish
ment Four thousand Corean police under Jap
anese officers will be enlisted and trained -FOUR
hundred new telephone and telegraph oHce'
will no established in the districts infested by
r.voIutiontsts so that easy communication may
he had with the soldiers and police
The crop prospect throughout Corea is e2cei-
lent
Prince Ito to-day attended the celebration o
the opening Of Chemulpo to foreign trade he
was accompanied by his suite, NUMBER OF 1or-
eien consuIs and the Corean Minister of Agr1-
culture At a dinner Prince Ito spoke of the
peaceful and friendly development OF Corea III
order that the Coreans might in the future nave
independence under stable government anu
become allies of Japan He said further thae III
order to obtain these ends order must De re-
stored and agriculture, commerce. manufacture
and education must be improved. This ne sald'
was the aim Of japanese occupation
The American consul, Mr.. Summons, SAID that
the American interests in Corea were larger than
those of any other foreign nation. especially In
mining and missionary work Experience had
proved that the talk of closed door in Corea
was unfounded. Americans and others, said ne,
who sought to trade by means of active COM
petition and intelligent business methods would
not fail to find open door in Corea-
The speeches received with great enthu-
siasm by Coreans and Japanese alike
The trip to Chemulpo and Seoul was made in
an ordinary train. without incident, Prince Ito
not being guarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
WAGER RACE AROUND ELLIS ISLAND
knights of the Brush Who Challenged Vet
eran Boatmen Beaten.

Mike Connors and Pat Collins. weather.
beaten Battery boatmen. got into an argument sew
eraI days ago with Joe" and Tony Mariana,
bootbLacks of Whitehall street, and a result the
two knights of the brush challenged the veteran
boatmen to in skiffs around Ellis Island
The race was held yesterday, but the amount
wagered was not made public by the contestants
Connors gave the boOtbIacks the choice Of his two
boats. and promptly noon Honest Bill Quisley
dropped handkerchief which the signal for
the start The Italians. who were not strangers 70
the oars and whose occupation gave them sufficient
muscular development to hold their own as far as
Governors Island, kept the lead against the vet
Grams for fully twenty minutes
Mike and Pat had been taking matters easy
and passed the bootblacks with easy strokes When
they overlook them abeam of the island The old
boatmen went around Ellis Island and arrived az
the Battery about ten minutes before the fatigued
Italians climbed up the steps OF the BASIN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
FEMALE BANKERS" AT COMFY ISLAND
Progressive Womens Suffrage League Selects
Lecturers for Dreamland Shows.

Women will have their rights al COney Island
this summer. When Dreamland opens Saturday
William A. Ellis viii have women lecturers in all
Of his shows. These lecturers have been select
cd by the Progressive Women-s Suffrage League
and viii be ushered TO Dreamland on Saturday by
sufragettes Of the city. The officers Of the league
have appointed Miss Mary Coleman and Mrs. Lydia
Kingsmill Commander s a committee Of arrange
rnents. and automobiles will be used to take the
female barkers'' 10 their places of employment.
In front OF the Riccadonna Hotel they will be met
by other sufragettes and sympathizers, who Will
march with them TO Dreamland After the lecturers
have taken their places the various shows the
suffrasettes will hold meeting the Dream
land pier. when arrangements viii be made for
convention which is 10 held in Dreamland in
july.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
TRADEMARKS IN JAPAN.
Satisfactory Agreement Reported Reached
with America.

Toxic May 1.-THE negotiations between the
United States and Japan relative TO conventions
securing protection for American commercial in
terests in Japan and Corea, including patents.
copyrights and trademarks, have been brought
to what is believed a satisfactory conclusion.
The papers have been transferred from
Toxic to Washington, where it is hoped the final
signatures will be appended.
The question of American rights has been I'M
der discussion for three years. The American
Ambassador Thomas ]. O'Brien, recently called
the attention of the japanese officials to the
matter and since then has had numerous con-
ferences with them. with the result that the two
countries have reached what it is reported, both
sides regard as a satisfactory agreement on
points which for many years have caused irrita-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
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| MFG. CO.
| Fifth Ave. g. 35aSt.
also So MaidenLane
| Sterling silver tea
tails, $3.50 upward.
ISterling Silver
Watches .Jcwelry. Diamonds
S4IONJI KEPT IN POWER.
Japanese Government Makes Cams
IN Recent Elections.

Toxic, May 1.-THE results of the general
elections held on Friday in Toxic and the prov
inces have not yet been compiled on account OF
the difficulty of communicating with distant
points 1t is safe, however. to predict that the
Constitutionalists have secured a substantial
majority, probably exceeding that OF the pre-
yious session. and the government expects 10
face the next Diet with majority over all COM
binations.
Those best informed say that such popular
Endorsement of the government insures the sta-
bility of the present Cabinet although 1t Is
understood that the Premier, Marquis SaionJl
recently expressed desire to resign Prince
Ito however, persuaded him not to do So point
ing out the embarrassment that would result
from his resignation In the face of the indorse-
ment of the people.
1t is understood that Marquis Saionj was Of
Tended at the Elder Statesmen's interference
with his financial policy. which Marquis lnouye
recently severely criticised. The latter favors
large reduction in the expenses Of the army and
navy and in other government undertakings
Prince Ito pointed out that Marquis 1nouyes
long experience as statesman qualified him 10
criticise and it Is now understood that the
Premier has reconsdered his intention of resign
ing and has consented to certain steps In the
future which will relieve the financial situation
The announcement of these is expected to
steady the market, relieve the depression and re-
store confidence especially in view of the pend
ing settlement of the question relating 10 the
Yalu forests the assurances of Japan's open pol
icy in Manchuria and the reference of the Chen
Tao boundary dispute to arbitration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
FUNERAL HONORs FOR WRONG MAN.
Body Wrongly Identified To Be Exhumed at
Laconia, N. Il

Laconia y. H., May IA mistake in identhca-
ton. by which a body supposed TO be that Of Will
lam H. Sharpe. OF this town, was buried two
months ago with secre- fraternity honors, came 70
light today when body positively identified
that of Sharpe found floating in the Winnie
pesaukee River. here. II will be placed in
the grave which has been occupied up TO now BY
the body of an unknown
Mr.. Sharpe, who foreman in the foundry de-
partment of the LacOnfa Car Company works. dis
appeared from home March I last On March
% d who had registered William Crane.
of Portland, Ne. found dead in hotel at
Portsmouth a of Mr. Sharpe the body
and identified it that of his father. and it was
removed to Laconia where the funeral was held
under the direction OF the local lodge Of knights
of Pythas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
FARMAN'S CHALLENGE TO WRIGHTS.
English Aeronaut's Views OF American Tests
Changes in His Machine

Paris. May 17.-Henry FarmaE, the English
aeronaut in Paris. said with reference his
challenge the Wright brothers, the American
aeronauts that he would provide s. 900 for the
match. and more if required. He considered the
Wright brothers most expert and capable OF ac-
complshing wonderful feats, but believed that the
reports received here of their performances
must have been nexact. His experience showed he
said, that il impossible. reported from the
United States. to fly four miles In fifteen minutes
speed which would be insufficient to keep the ma
chine in the air
Regarding his own aeroplane. Mr.. Fsrman said
that it capable of remaining in the air for
twenty-fou minutes at speed OF eighty Kilometres
an hour With notifications which he was now
making, he certain that he would soon estab-
lish new hour record.
Next week Mr.. Farman will begin a series OF e1-
pernents a plan outside OF Client
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
FRENCH OCCUPY BOUDENIB.
Excellent Work of Artillery on Algerian
Observation-Disclosures Scattered.

Paris. May 17.-Offcial dispatches from Gen
eral Vigy. commander of the French forces in
Algeria. say that he occupied Boudenib, the
stronghold Of Malai Hassen. after vigorously
Smelling the tribesmen, who numbered six thou
sand. The enemy dispersed in all directions.
abandoning their camp and large quantities Of
stores and ammunition. They suffered severe
losses owing to the admirable handling of the
artillery by the French. The troops lost three
killed and nine wounded
According TO the dispatches. the occupation has
had a widespread effect throughout the region.
number of submissions having followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
OTTO T. HESS DEAD.

Otto T. Hess Of the law firm Of Hess. ChurcnnI
& Harlow. with offices at No. "A Broadway died
yesterday from a complication Of diseases at MS
home No. 5O7 West SOth street Mr.. Hess was
thirty three years old lie a graduate or 90
lumbia University and its Law School After heins
admitted the bar in 1896 he entered the Office OF
Hornblower. Miller & Potter. and later sss0-
ciated with eX-District Attorney James ". Osborne
wife, who Miss Heuningham Watkins spit
man, OF Richmond. Va. and one child survive HIM
Mr.. Hess member of the Lawyers, city anu
New York Athletic clubs and the Bar Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
CHINESE LABOR RIOT IN MEXICO

Mexico City. May T.-Word reached this city last
night OF a serious riot at Elbolo copper mines
Lower California IN which three hundred Chinese
terrorized the district. The men. who brought
from China by contract labor firms were dissatis-
fled with conditions and became violent that
troops had 10 escort the whole body TO the
coast from where they shipped to Mazatlan
and Manzanilo. They will not be deported but
will be put work coast plantations I'm the
West So far as known lives lost In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
ADMIRAL HEMPHIIL AT PALACE.

Toxic. May 17.-Rear Admiral Joseph y. Hemp
HILL commanding the American squadron Wis
iting Yokohama, received in audience by the
Emperor this morning. Afterward he was guest
at luncheon at the Shiba Palace. Among those
present at the luncheon Princes Arisuguwa
and Fushimi. Admiral Togo and the Minister OF
Marine Baron Saito. A British squadron is also
visiting Yokohama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
COURT AFTER PAssAIc STEEL co.

Trenton y. J.. May 1L-Judge tanning. IN me
United States Court. late last night made an order
for a rule for cause to be shown May : why
the receivers Of the PassaiC Steel Company,
100000 concern. should cease operating the
plant. The concern was at loss of Sttso the
last four months. The assets in the receivers
hands are given 1T ahout 81 ltn 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
KILLED BY THUGS OR FALL FROM IL
Body of Brooklyn Clerk, with Skull Crushed,
Enund in Sands Street

Harry Atkins clerk, thirty-seven years old, Of
No. Isl Dean street, was found in Sands street,
near Washington street, Brooklyn, at early
hour Yesterday morning with his skull crushed
There doubt TO whether the man fell from
The elevated railroad structure killed by
thugs. The police believe he got off a Coney ISL
and train, walked along the tracks and fell TO the
sidewalk His weeks pay and jewery
gone An investigation has been started.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
TO ACCOMPANY BODY OF CLINTON.

Kingston. y. Y, MAJ I7.-At meeting Of the
Citizens Committee the following persons APP
pointed 10 go Washington, May 2S, and
company the body of George Clinton first Governor
OF New York State 10 Kingston: Mayor W. p
Crane d. G. Atkins. president of the Board OF Edu-
cation; J. II. Everett president OF the Board OF
Trade; s. D. Coykendall. Judge A. 7. Clearwater
and b. NJ Brink, secretary of the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
MANY HuheARIANs coMlNa HERE.

Budapest. May 1.-THE recent warning intend
Ing emigrants. issued bv the Minister of the Int
rior saying that the economic situation in America
had not shown sufficient Improvement to give
prospect obtaining work, has failed check the
outflow from this country. The minister
nounces that emigrants who have gone TO the
United States since January last will have
the privilege OF returning Hungary free OF tax.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who arrived YESTERDAY
from abroad were:
THE 81 LOUIS FROM SOUTHAMPTON
l. e. Bates Mrs. Charles Dana
Major ] X r. Graham Dr and FRS. Arthur Feu
Mrs. Olive HollanIer. Mrs X 2 ThrucNrrorton
j. II. Henry AMI Mrs. 2 Lie\d ~
Mr.. and Mrs T. W. Jack
la TOCRNINE FROM HNNISE
Baroness de Croze. Mrs. p stewart
Mr. Mrs Alfred cha M1us = NJ N-rc.
Mrs T.. Wheeler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
NEGROES TO PLEDGE LOYALTY.

Negro Republicans will hold mass meeting at
Cooper Union Tuesday evening. May o. to
press their allegiance to the principles of the Re
publican party and pledge their loyalty its can
didates in the coming campaign. Bishop w. B.
Derrick will preside and Ex-Governor Pinchback
OF Louisiana will be among the speakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
EDYTH WALKER HIGHLY PRAISED.

London May 1s-Iondon morning papers express
the highest praise OF Edyth Walker as Isolde at
Covent Garden Saturday. Some OF the critics
say that 1t was the finest performance seen
in London
Queen Alexandra was present at the performance
and applauded the sing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
A BILL TO REWARD DR.. eARsosA

Rio de Janeiro, May ia bill has been intro
duced in the Chamber OF Deputies asking for the
appropriation of $4,000 gift for Senator Ruy
Barbosa, the former president of the Senate for
services in defence OF Brazil the last peac.
conference at The Hague. to which he was a dele
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
CASTRO VISITS TWO TOWNS.

Puerto Cabello. May H.-Presdent Castro left
Caracas to-day TO visit Aragua and Carabobo.
The customs authorities have decided not
clear any vessels from this port for the Island
Curacao.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
FITZGERALD IN GOvERNoRSHiP RACE

IBy Telegraph The Tribune
Boston, May 17-Friends of ex-Mayor John NJ
Fitzgerald announced tonight that he would be in
the race next fall for the governorship candidacy
This fellows the announcement of John B. Moran
that he would not try for the nominal ton George
Fred williams, IL is said. is ready TO take Fitz-
gerald in preference TO any conservative man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Rio de Janero May IA bill for the apPropria-
tIon of SOO0 will be introduced soon in the Cham
Der of Deputies for the. purpose of acquiring a
property in Washington for a permanent home for
the Brazilian embassy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
TEXAS REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
Ten for Taft, Two for Fairbanks and One
District Split

Fort Worth. Tex, MAY 1.-THE 18th District Re
publican convention here yesterday Endorsed the
present Republican administration and instructed
the delegates the national convention for Taft
The delegates are Sam Houston, of Fort Worth
and c. c. Lttleton, of Weatherford. The alter
mates are A l.. Cole OF Frath County. and G. s.
TAYLOR, of Tarrant County
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Austin Tex May 1.-THE so-caed Regular
Republican convention of the 10th District in
structed delegates TO Chicago for Nice-President
Fairbanks The following the delegates and
alternates: Delegates William w. Hite OF Travis
County. and J. d. Lover. of Hays County. Alter
mates w. D. MADISON and l.. W. Franklin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Dallas Tex, May IA controversy to the
construction OF the Terrell election law, with ref
erence to the selection of chairmen of political
conventions. resulted in split yesterday. when
Republicans OF the 9Th District met in convention.
Those in the first organized gathering declared
In favor of Secretary Taft Presidential candi-
date Delegates selected to attend the national
convention are c. w. Starting. of Dallas. and A.
B. Gardenhire, of Rockwell County. Alternates.
D. r. Stokes and J. w. Lowry of Dallas. Those
who Withdrew and held convention in another
part Of the hall elected uninstructed dele
yates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Floresville, Tex, May 17.-Republicans Of the 18th
Congress District IN convention here yesterday.
Endorsed President Roosevelt's administration and
declared in favor of Secretary Taft Presidential
candidate The following were elected delegates
TO the national convention: Edward Lassater, of
Fulfurrias and Z. Noite. of Segun alternates. c.
j. Martin of Kinney. and ]. n Miller, of Nueces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Sherman Tex May 17.-Resolutions indorsing the
administration OF, President Roosevelt and the can
didacy of Secretary Taft for the Presidential NOM
ination were adopted by Republicans of the 4th
District meeting in convention here yesterday The
following delegates to the national convention were
instructed to vote for Secretary Taft: c. A. Burke
Van Alstyne W. NJ Griffin, Mckinney; aternates
DR. r. II. Crabb. Leonard; r. S. Askridge, Wolf
CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Yoakum, Tex. May 1.-THE Republican conven-
ton Of the 9th Congress District yesterday in
structed delegates to the national convention &c
vote for Taft. The delegates c. NJ. Hughes, oil
Wharton and A. Z. Laessing, of La Grange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18
HOW MUCH DOES TITLE
INSURANCE COST

You cannot tell until you talk II over
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-18

Conroe, Tex, May T-Repubcans of the Sth
District yesterday met in convention and instructed
delegates to the national convention to vote for
Taft. The delegates are ]. NJ Sloan, Navasota, and
J. NJ Adkins, Harris County. Alternates. Z. w
Atkinson Grimes County. and Spencer Graves
Fort Bend County.