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New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
W4RSHIP PLANS.
Designs for the Florida and the
Utah Almost Ready.

Washington. Aug 1s--Designs for the two new
batteships authorized at the last session OF Con
gress Will probably be completed and approved by
September 10 Changes suggested at the recent
conference of naval officers at Newport are being
Incorporated in the designs Upon completion OF
the plans they will be submitted 70 President
Roosevelt for approval and 1t Is expected that bS
the middle Of September proposals for The con-
structon of OF the ships will be advertised for
The other ship is 70 be constructed al the Brook
lyn navy yard by the government This ship will
be the Florida Her sister ship. the Utah. will be
constructed some private yard 1t will be neces-
sary extend extent the facilities at the
Brooklyn navy yard before work on the Florida
can be begun as the vessel will he nearly hun
dred feet longer than any other previously bIilt al
that yard
The main battery the ship is giving the
Navy Department concern. A strong effort is being
made to induce the authorities to equip the vessels
In their main batteries with 13-inch guns IL Is not
improbable that this calibre gun will be selected,
although it is urged that the life of guns OF that
caIbre is comparatively so brief as 20 render the
adoption of so heavy a gun unwarranted.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
FALSE REPORTS IN JAPAN
4merica Represented as Fearing to
Send Fleet There.

Toxic. Aug. 2O.-Special dispatches to the
newspapers from London and Paris simutane-
ously represent that the strong feeling in Amer
lea of distrust of Japan is causing hesitation
concerning the visit of the American battleship
feet lest the japanese inflict some damage on
the fleet The continued publication Of these
dispatches has caused much chagrn among Of
ficials and the public generally. \ vernacular
paper recognized as semi official discusses in a
long editorial the sources of these dispatches
and asserts its belief that they the work of
mischief makers.
For the last two years. the paper says.
Japan has sincerely labcred to show the sin
cerity of her regard for her best friend-Amer-
lea"
The dispatches are greatly embarrassing Amer
lean residents of Japan, who are cooperating in
the preparations for the reception of the officers
and men of the American battleship fleet.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
REVITE DEAD NEGRO BOY
Massaging Heart Eighteen Minutes
Restores Life to Body.

Washington Aug 19-News Of one OF the most
rernarkable operations ever performed. nancy the
bringing hack TO life a twelve -year-oid negro
bov Of FIvattsviIe. Md. who had died suddenly
while undergoing an operation at the Emergency
tIosDitaI here has just been made pubic
The bov was under the influence OF chIoroform
.,d 3, surgeon was opera ting an infected knee
v.hen respiration suddenly ceased The pulse died
and finally stopped. the body became cold the
,t-,bs rigid After six minutes OF suspense our
ING which physician resorted TO various Tnethods
n the effort to revive the patient. 1t was realized
that there was only chance to save the Ooy ;
life.
The Ch!lds abdomen opened and Tor seven
minutes the physician massaged the patlen'
heart with his nngers. Finally. when he was ABOUT
10 give up all hope. the boy took faint voluntary
braa+h and for several minutes the heart puisated
gently PLYING the heart with his fingers 10 sum
Mate circulation of the blood the physician aiteI
eighteen minutes had the heart pulsatin8 norhaIy
and knew that he had succeeded in his operation
For day and half following the operation
tho bov remained III excellent condition and every
hone was held out for his recovery But the ihiec-
tiop of the knee had spread 10 the left side ana
affected the glands Of the neck Blood poisoning
set In and despite all Efforts to save him. the
boy succuH,bed-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
ARMAMENT AGREEMENT.
Angto-German Basis Reported Laid
at Cronberg.

Londo Aug 2o-''The Daily Telegraph's'
Berlin correspondent attaches the highest i'm
portanee to a communication which has ap-
peared in the 'Vossche Il itung" describing
what occurred at the meeting between Emperor.
William and King Edward at Cronbers He
says that there can be doubt that the com
munication was inspired by the Foreign Office
and that IL emanated from Baron Won Jenisch
who was present at the meeting as the repre-
sentative OF the German Foreign Office. The
communication. it is believed IS intended to pre-
pare public opinion in Germany for definite
settlement of the Anglo-Ccrman estrangement
on the only possible basis
According to the ''Vossiche Zeitung'' the En-
peror and Sir Charles Hardinge discussed the
naval question with the utmost frankness and
laid the basis for complete understanding on
the subject.
The Daily Telegraph" in an editorial SAYS:
The communication viii be read with sincere
qualification throughout the country. and. il all
goes we'll, the Cronberg meeting win take rank
Of the great political events of our
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
PORTSMOUTH COMES IN UNDER SAIL.
U. s. Frigate Polishes Up the Sea Vocabu
larry of Battery Loungers.

Although not part of the programme the sight
seers on the rubber neck" wagon and the we'll
known water vehicle onto which men climb fire.
ouentIv were entertained at the Battery yester-
dav with an unusual sight as the United States
frisate Portsmouth up the bay under full sail
1hos, who were riding fguratively on the sprink-
ling cart although literally sitting on benches In
battery Park rose en- masse and stared with Won
der at the trim craft which was returning under
natures propeller with the members OF the naval
militia who had been practice at GARDENERS
Bay.
The sen1i-landsmen showed that they could san
friga+e and the aIl-landsmen with smattering
of sea vernacuIar. dragged forth sea terms from 4
rusty vocabulary. and from the conversation II was
learned that the Portsmouth was carrying four
headsaiIs three royals three tgallant sans SIN
tonsaiIs a main t'gallant staysail 4 mizzen gar
liant staysau and a spanker. The average sallihs
vessel usually drops anchor outside the Hook anu
errnits herself TO be safely to her DOCK OUT
the Portsmouth had good canvas and plenty OF It.
and the men aboard wanted to avail themselves VI
every opportunity Of trying their hands at reAi
navigating
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
MR.. LLOYD-GEORGE'S TRIP.
q Private Conference on Naval Armament
Expected at Berlin.

Berlin. Aug. 1S-David Lloyd-Georg the British
Chancellor OF the Exchequer whose purposed visit
10 Germany he's caused much conjecture in Of
fetal circles here will arrive in Berlin Friday
He will be the guest for Il tim, OF DR.. Theobald
Bethmann- Howeg. the Minister of the Interior
who will here from his country place. He
administers the old age pensions and is the ranking
member of the government in the absence of
Prince Bulow.
4 notice issued by the Foreign Office repeats
the assertion that Indication has been received
that Mr.. Lloyd-Georse designs to do anything in
Germany except study the method Of conducting
the old pensions law. but that responsible per
in the German government are ready 10 dis
any subject which the British Chancellor
may choose 10 bring forward
The official view. however, appears to be that
Mr. Iloyd-George will have private conference
with a few members of the German government
regarding Germany's navy, but that he is in no
way empowered 10 make overtures in behalf of
the British Cabinet. The British Chancellor of the
ExChequer, who is at Baden Baden, already
may have visited Admiral Won Tirpitz who is
spending his vacation not far from there.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
A GREAT RUSSIAN SWINDLE.
Trade in Cancelled Postage Stamps Shows
Enormous Loss to Government.

Moscow. Aug. 19-The Moscow police orly
the threshold of their investigation of the fraudu
lent postage stamp business, for which thirty per
arrested yesterday. II is believed that
the systematic traffic in cancelled stamps which
had been renovated will develop into a colossal
swindle The sales of six million already reported
only the traffic Moscow for three months
The operations of the swindlers have been traced
back year. Two well known merchants of
Moscow are among those arrested. The business
lucrative that rival organization recently
entered the field Moscow 1t began to cut prices,
this led the discovery of the swindle. 4
Moscow merchant whom the criminals offered
sell 10000 stamps at half price reported the
matter TO the police. The cancelled stamps were
obtained through members Of an organization pos
ing phiIatelists- They then sent TO
laboratory in Warsaw for cleansing, which was
done skilfulIy to defy detection with the
microscope The stamps were sold through accom-
pIices in the postoffice. direct TO commercial
houses by wholesale The band tried last summer
interest revolutionary organization by offering
a commission sales, but the offer was refused
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
CLIFF DWELLINGS IN CHIHUAHUA.
IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribuni


Chihuahua Mexico. Aug l9.-Henry o. Flipper. an
American arehaeologist. who has been exploring the
Sierra Madre in the part OF this state Cor
homes OF cliff dwellsrs. has made some important
discoveries. lie found house GarabatO
Creek a tributary Of the Rio Chico containing
eighty-two rooms. There are two OF three on the
Rio Chico and two near Guaynopa. He SAYS they
similar those in the United States The
houses are made OF stone with mud cement. ths
plasterng is OF mud and the roof Is the Overhans-
Ing cliff They from one 70 three stories hisn.
with walls about five inches thick. Practically all
the rooms are about ey feet each with doors
ahont rventv-one inches high by twelve inches
vide leading Mr. Flpper 10 believe that he cAifS
dw elers a very sraaA people
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
THIRTY-SIX DEATH SENTENCES.
Military Tribunals Busy in Russia-Attempt
TO Kill Police Chief

ST Petersburg, Aug. 1s.-Seyenteen more sentences
for yesterday and to-day throughout the empire
thirty-six- One sentence was signed at Kharkof
Saratoff, three at Kieff, seven at Warsaw
five wilma, five at Piusk and thirteen at Lodz
There were two executions yesterday at Warsaw,
one at Tiiis and several St Petersburg The
newspapers have ceased publish statistics of
this kind in order maintain their circulation in
the provincial cities where the publication of death
sentences is prohibited.
A second unsuccessful attempt was made yes
terdav evening assassnate the chief Of police OF
Pyatigorsk M OgIio. Three men emptied
revolvers at the chief. but failed to hit him The
poce shot down one of the revolutionists, but the
other two escaped.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
a DIET FOR MISUNDERSTANDING.

Vienna Aug. 19.-Rumors that Bosnia and Her
zezovira together forming an appendage of the
Austro- hungarian monarchy and now virtually a
part q IL although norinaIly included in the Turk
ish Empire would yesterday issue proclamation
OF the annexation Of the provinces by Austria
Hungary were unfounded but there IS no doubt
that although Austria is disinclined 10 grant a
constitution, she VIII be impeed TO take some step
satisfy the growing demand OF the occupied
provinces for some form OF representative govern
ment and II is believed that she will be willing 10
concede the creation of Diet
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
THE FLEET AT SYDNEY
Continued from first page.

you viii receive an enthusiastic greeting from
this part of his majesty's empire
The following answer was received from Ad.
miral Sperry:
To Lord Northcote the Governor General of
Australia:
on behalf of the government of the United
States and the Atlantic fleet l thank YOU most
heartily, and through you the people of the Com
rnonwealth Of Australia, for your gracious mes
sage of welcome 10 the American fleet the Of
hCers and men of which looking forward
with the most pleasurable antlcipations 70 max
ing the acquaintance of their kirsnen residing
IN TINS great member of the British Empire.
The state and government will spend not less
than $4,000 at Sydney alone in entertainments
Following are the details of the programme;
THURSDAY. AUGUST 20
Evsning-The Governor Generals dinner.
FRIDAY AUGUST 81.
Morning Official landing OF the American admi-
raj and staff at Farm Cove; landing OF American
Wooloornoooo Bay; procession through city of the
the admiral ana staff the Lieutenant Governor
the Prime Minister and colleagues the Premier of
Of Sydney and tow town % Clerk tosether with the Amer
and rnes Of and d s scs and a the officers sailors
A4ternoen.Publlc reception of the admirals ais
American feet at the Domain: entertainment of
the American officers sailors and marines at lunch
Evening-offciai dinner by state government the
Commonwe eelth government sentertains American
ofhcers. sailors and marines at theatres; illumi-
nation OF public buildings.
SATURDAY. AUGUST q
Morning: Railway excursions provided by state
rnment.
Afternoon: The Governors garden party: foot
bail match; baseball match; fire brfgades' demon
stratiOn.
Evening: The admiraTs dinner: fireworks dis
play from various points IN the harbor, arranged
by the state government; Venetian carnival
harbcr; illumination Of public buildings.
MONDAY. AUGUST "a.
Morning: Review in Centennial Park compris-
ing the Royal navy. the American navy. Com
monwealth naval and military forces of New South
Wales; cadets.
Afternoon: Luncheon for American navy at
Agricultural Society's ground; march to HYDE
OF New South Wales; march through city Cf
mounted troops
Evening: Continental in the Domain provided
by state government; Illumination of public build
ings.
TUESDAY. AUGUST 25
Morning and afternoon: Gymkhana at the Royal
Agricultural SCciety's Ground. including naval and
military sports. sheep shearine. wood ChCpping,
bnsk jumping. boomerang throwing. sheepdog
trials.
Evening: Lord Mayors reception: Common
wealtI government entertains American officers
sailors and marines at theatres; illumination of
public buildings
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST &c.
Morning: Public schools demonstration.
Afternoon: Regatta
THURSDAY, AUGUST y.
American fleet departs.
The British cruiser Powerful will be in the
harbor during fleet week.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
RESIGNATION OF eALEN L. STONE.

George w. Young said yesterday. in reference to
the published statement regarding the resignation
of Gaen L. Stone member o. the Southern
Indiana protective committee of which he is chair
man. that Mr.. Stone added to committee
the request of a prominent Boston fnancier III
the belief that he represented a number of bond
holders That not being the case. Mr.. Young said
II was quite appropriate that he should resign. He
added that the committee would forthwith appoint
IN his place man who is representative large
bond holdings and that meantime bonds were being
rapidly deposited with the committee.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
RUSSIA TO CONSULT WITH POWERS.

s Petersburg. Aug I9--M- dIsWolsky. the For
eeu Minister eft here to-day for Carlsbad. where
~ v-if take the cure for three weeks He will
meet the Austro- HI hungarian Minister OF Foreign
Affairs Baron Won Aehrenthal at Carlsbad, and
vll 17roba bv visit Marienbad 10 pay his respects
10 King Edward He viii call on the Foreign Min
isrers Al Berlin. Paris and London.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
KAIsER's GIFT TO KOCH FUND.
Mr.. Carnegie's Present of 100000 Made
Available by Emperor's Action.

Berlin Aug 1s-The Emperor mas given s24. 600
TO the Robert Koch Foundation for resisting the
spread OF tuberculosis. This gift completes the
xlooGoO which Andrew Carnegie stipulated should be
subscribed before his promise Of SlVoOn should be-
come available The sum OF $4,000 raised soon
sf,er M Carnegie made his announcement but
there the subscriptions stopped until the Emperor
decided 10 make up balance.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
NEW HIGH EXPLOSIVE TESTED.

Munich Aug ia new high explosive Of a
power beyond anything hitherto used in the Ger
man army ~as tested near here yesterday in the
Presence OF the artillery proving commission from
Berlin. representatives OF the Bavarian War Min
istry the navy, and the fortress and ordnance de-
psrtments with what are described as sensational
results Three shells exploded by electricity. tore
hrupp arInor plates pieces The explosive IS the
lnEent-on OF Fritz Ciehre.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
Will EY NAMED HEAD OF CONFERENCE.

Washington Aug. 10 Dr. harvey W ""sY
n,af n, the bureau OF chemistry. Department OF
,,,,,-a has resolved notice OF his appointment
70 the honorary presidency OF the first interna-
onaI congress for the repression of aduiteraton OF
alin,en,ary and pharmaceutical products. The con-
grass viii meet in Geneva. Switzerland on SepteiS-
Der Is under the auspices oil 'he Mhi'e ~foss DO
e,a ana ALI the principal nations of the world VII
bs represented.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
GOVERNOR MACON TO SEE PRESIDENT
Will Discuss Preliminaries to Turning Over
Cuban Government on February l.

Tampa. Fla, Aug. 1e.-Governor Charles E Ma
COON OF Cuba. passed through this city tonight
on his way Washington and Oyster Bay. He
said
Il go to Washington and then TO see the Presi-
dent for a discussion OF preliminaries TO turning
over the Cuban government on February l.
Speaking of the recent elections Governor Ma
goon said they were conducted with thorough hon
esty and fairness and that there could be com
plant that the will of the people not recorded
z the ballot box.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
NAvY,s SMALLER CRAFT TO CRUISE.

Washington. Aug 1e.-Plans have been made by
the Navy Department for practice cruise of two
submarine 1otiIIas and torpedo boat fotilla
alCng the New England coast to Portland. Ne The
cruise will begin about August p The Yankee will
be the flagship of the squadron Submarine and
torpedo boat manoeIvres will be practised on the
cruise
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
AMERICANS BUY ARGENTINE BEEF

London Aug. 19.-A record transaction in the
chilled beef trade is reported in the purchase by
three American companies at high price of the
entire shipment of thirty-two hundred quarters
from the Argentine Republic aboard the steamer
Highland Harris which is due in Liverpool to-
morrow
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
NO HOPE FOR BURIED MINERS.
Not One of the Seventy Entombed at WI
gan Believed to Have Survived.

zvigsn England Aug. Ia--Not man Of the
ss-s--,- miners who were entombed by the ex-
-losjon Yesterday in the Maypole coal mine mere
* believed have survived
The -esclinE parties were driven back by fire
.bfs afternoon. \ number Of the Tescuers were
overcome by fumes, but were safely brought 10
the surface 49,
The ventiIatins fan. which was damaged pS nc
,,s5o-- vas rapaired this morning, and rescue
-. descended Eighteen bodies were found
1ees and arms had been blown of
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
PERFECT SCORE AT LONG RANGE.

Washington Aug. ia report just received at
the War Department shows that the llsth company
of the coast artillery corps, Captain Z. H Fenner
commanding in its target practice with 5inch rifles
at Fort Baker. California. July u. made ten
hits oUt Of ten shots fired at a moving target at
a mean range OF 21J0 yards The chief OF the
coast artillery has recommended that the officers
and men OF this company be commended for the
excellence of this practice
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
COTTON sPINNERS WAGES REDUCED.
lancashire Employers Threaten Lockout OF
9no 600 Men if Demand Is Refused.

Manchester. Aug. l9-The Lancashire Fedora
zion Of Cotton Spinners has decided TO reduce me
wages OF operatives per cent II IIe men "
- = -..-- +be reduction they Will be locked
o,I- for month Notice 70 this effect VIII at
once ne given 10 the operatives. 100000 OF whom
nil he Immediately affected if they refuse TO
agree 10 the demand # the spinning operatives
should be locked out the WeaVers also "oulu De
r.---.arlel u ceaSe work
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
DISCHARGE FOR DR.. KlNesLANp.

Judge Holt in the United States Circuit Court
issued Il discharge in bankruptcy proceedings yes
terday TO DR. Albert A. Kingsland His wife
ceived a discharge a week ago. They live in
Central Park West
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
SCHOOL FRAUDS REPORTED IN CUBA.
Governor Orders Investigation of Depart
ment of Instruction

Havana, Aug. 1e-In consequence of the dis
covery OF serious irregularities in the Department
Of Public Instruction, of which Lincoln de Zayas
IS superintendent, Lieutenant Colonel BuIlard has
been appointed supervisor, under orders to begin
a rigid investigation.
II is alleged by the officials of the provisional
government that the payrolls have been padded
and exorbitant amounts charged for the rent Of
public schools.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
POLICE STOP BULL AND TIGER FIGHT

Marselles. Aug ia savage exhibition was wit
messed on q private estate here to-day \
tiger q hull placed in a stout cage and
gosded 10 combat by the spectators The bull
wounded the tiger in the first encounter but at
this point the police made a descent upon the
crowd and stopped the contest.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
TIE POPE HAS A COLD.

Rome Aug. i9.-The Pope has cold. which has
affected his gout.. His physicians ordered him 10
rest and audiences suspended. There were
signs OF improvement in the Pope's condition this
evening and he expects 10 resume his audiences
soon Drs Petacci and Marchiafava say that the
is fusIgnIncant
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
JAPAN BUYS NITRATE FOR POWDER.

Valparaiso, Aug. 19.-Japan is negotiating with
Gillian companies for 4 large quantity OF nitrate
10 be carried on her own transports. The Japanese
Representatives. Is understood admitted that the
nitrate WIS intended 10 be used the manufacture
q Shinose powder
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
MONASTERY ROBBED OF $4,000.

7srnboff. Russia Aug. 19--Bandits last night
attacked and piuaged the Kazansky monastery
near here. and stole gold and jewels valued at
$40 GOO
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
SURRENDER OF MOROCCO CITY.
Beport That Abd-eI-Aziz Has Regained Pos
session of Town.

Paris Aug 1e-General d'Amade- commander OF
-+a French forces ia Morocco, reported to-nlght
++a- he had received an unconfrIred report that
Morocco city had surrendered to Abd-el-Aziz VINO
has inflicted a crushing defeat or the supporters
of Nfrlai HafE under the leadership o. Cald cIlaou
F-v-az- me towns of Fl helaa and Sidl-Raha-
TsnEier. Aug I9-MCougui, a military leader :"
TIE service Of Abd-el-Azlz Is reported OUTSIDE me
vas OF Morocco City. and has given the CITY 'lIee
dsvs in which 70 surrender Abd-el-Azz' WIN Inc
main amy Is eight hours away
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
NINE mEsIcANs KILLED IN WRECK
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]

IBy Telegraph The Tribune
Mexico City Aug 19.-Advices were received here
to-day Of the wreck OF work train the Cana
nea Yaaui River & Pacific Railroad, which Z. II
Hartman and his associates are building down the
Pacific SLOPE Nine Mexicans were killed and q
score we're seriously injured.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-20
ILLNESS OF A GERMAN DUKE.

Metz. Aug. 19.-Duke Kari EoTwin' OF Meckel
b,,ry-strelitz. is seriously i'll from rheunat
affection of the heart.