New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

rzoPFTcN-Darkness ruled for about TWO
hours in the early evening in Paris, the ele ere
tric lights being cut of by strike OF w.
Wen which ended as abruptly as II beeah'
- Mvlius Erickson. the Danish explorer, per pc,
sehed with two companions while engaged III liI
work OF visiting the 1n mhiot was formed in
Turkey: the Turkish Minister at washington
expressed the belief that the REFORMS conteni m.
Mated bv the new constitution would WORK oul
in a satisfactory manner n, si,-.a-a5
Hill American Aubs ssador at Berlin, o2lVeTe9
the opening address before the !nternatioilaI
Congress of Historical Sciences in that city, dis
crseing the ethical function of history.
Emperor William expressed his sympathy WIN
count Zeppelin in the disaster TO his alrshlp;
., ic evnec+eS that in addition to the government
grant there viii be much money aValaple loi
5e1r ex-rarin,ents - The casualties at Ia
briz after fighting for thirty-five days. are es-
she OF 81 na6 600 - The Canadian Pacific
strike NAV extend 80 as TO involve the operation
Of the entire road in Canada and Its connexions
in this country. Cardinal Gibbons was
taken i'll with intestinal trouble at Castel Can
doifo and went TO Rome for treatment
DOMESTIC.-The President will confer with
Frank II. Hitchcock Oyster Bay to-day upon
the political situation and with Secretary
Wright and Superintendent Scott upon the West
dressed The Virginia Bar Association at Hot
Springs, giving in detail his views on the delay
sn the administration Of the law and making
suggestions for reforms. - Honduras trans
rnitted TO the State Department at washington
its refusal TO comply with the wishes OF TINS
exequaturs Of the American consular ofcers.
w J. Bryan favored a plan TO organize a
national Democratic club. with state and county
subdivisions. TO watch political sentiment ana
reDort he result. Norman f. Mack, at
Buffalo, appointed finance and speakers COM
mittees for the Democratic national campaign.
Erie County Republican leaders paid a
visit 10 James s. Sherman at Utica n Y -.
Frederick H. Prince, well known broker OF
Boston, was badly injured by being thrown from
his taliyho coach at Hamilton, Mass. -
Two men were killed and third was fatally IN
ilred by an explosion in q gas plant at Albany.
CITY-Stocks were strong. - The mer-
curry made rapid changes, but kept up
pretty well An impromptu gambling trust
was organized on the Adriatic. 80 The Build
3ng Code Commission received a report on the
limitation of the height of buildings - 1t
was announced that the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society had not yet decided to build the
reported 1000-foot skyscraper - Justice
GavnOr decided that friendly bet. even though
recorded, was not crime. = A great deal
of confusion attended the abrogation Of transfer
privileges between the Belt Line and the Metro
politan. - Tammany Hall received word
from Buffalo that Democratic State Chairman
Corners was preparing 10 duck responsibility
for the Bryan campaign in this state. -
Representatives Of the Trunk Line Association
and coast steamship lines held a consultation
here regarding grain rates. - An exhibit Of
blow guns and poisoned darts has been &C
ouired by the American Museum Of Natural
History. - David Warfield's plans for the
coming season were announced by Mr.. Relasco.
- A livery stable man stirred up the Police
and Health departments and the Society for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Animals after two pa
troluaen literally slaughtered his pet dog. -
Republican leaders were earnestly discussing the
question Of the denomination Of Governor
Hughes.
THE WEATHER.-Indication for to-day:
Unsettled weather The temperature yesterday:
Highest, So degrees; lowest Il.