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New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
RUSSIA AND AUSTRIA
VI. Isscolsky Hopes Powers Nay
Curb arbitrary 4ction.

St Petersburg. Dec. B--M. Iswolsky, the For
eign Minister. favorably received in the Douma
to-day when he presented the annual statement
OF Russis's foreign policy. He referred with warm
approval TO the Japanese-Americen agreement.
which, he said. guaranteed the territorial status
quo the open door in the Far East and the integ-
rfty and Independence Of China It's terms had
been communicated TO Russia before II was signed.
eral lines repeating in miIder forms the views set
forth in the Russian note of December 25 It shed
no light on mooted questions. made no reference
TO the Foreign Minister'S trip to European CAPT
tails. and did not give the substance of the Rus
sian proposals regarding the recent annexation OF
Bosnie and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary.
The most noteworthy passage in the address was
the admission OF the authenticity of the Austro-
Russian convention signed at Budapest IN 1877.
prior to the formal declaration signed at Berlin
In 1873. an account OF which recently pub
lished in the Austrian press. NJ. Iswolsky con-
fessed that Russia could not have raised her ind-
vfdual protest against the annexation Of Bosnia
and Herzegovina. because her hand was bound by
the previous agreement The only way open was
through concert of the powers. which might hold
Austria fast by arbitrary amendment to the
Berlin Treaty.
NJ. Pokrovsky Social Democrat made a speech
devoted to the revelation OF alleged Russian
plot in Bulgaria in the reign OF Prince Alexander
and in the early years Of the reign OF Prince
Ferdinand, tending to show that Russia employed
revolutionary methods and distributed bombs and
firearms for political assassinstions-
Inc Douna ADOPTED at the evening session d
resolution proposed by NJ Center, expressing warm
sympathy with kindred Slav peoples the hope that
the government would make every effort to safe
guard their legitimate interests and the conviction
that this object could be attained by pacific means
In the debate the budget NJ Pokrovsky, a
Social Democrat, remarked: When q Armenian
appealed to Christ for help during a massacre Of
o. Arnenians Christ dumb. being sienced by
Russian diplomacy" Tn!s remark caused a scene
in the chamber. and President Khomyakoff sus-
pended the deputy from three sessions of the
DoUma- NJ Gegtchemrin another Social Democrat
also excluded from the session for protesting
against the Presidents action, whereupon the Social
Democrats left the chamber in a body
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
NEGRO HALL BOY BLACK HANDLER. -
Admits Sending Threatening Letters to Owner
and Janitor of Apartment House.

Charged with sending threatening letters 10
lanes c Crawford. jantor Cf the West Point
apartment house at No S3o West s}th street
charles Williams. a negro hall boy there.
arrested by Central ONCE Detective Conroy last
night and locked up Police Headquarters.
The detective said that Williams admitted that he
sent letters TO the tanitor and to the laters en-
pIoyer Benjamin a Jackson a lawyer in the
Surroeates office because he wanted Crawford
10 lose his place.
On December % Crawford received a letter dated
from Brooklyn. which had been added the writ
er's conception of an exploding bomb and dagger
IT was signed Anonymous" The letter gave him
three DAYS to leave his job saying II the
fourth and final warning.
About the same time Mr.. Jackson received
letter also signed Anonymous" saying that his
ianitor must leave within three days.
There have been three suspicious fires in differ
ent parts OF the apartment house. These be
lieved by the police 10 be the three warnings
ferred to In the letter TO Mr.. Crawford.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
REAL PACKING INQUIRY.
"No Mere Fishing Expedition,
Saus District attorney Sims.

Chicago Dec 25-In addition TO the inquiry
into shipping rates and possible rebates, united
States District Attorney Sims announced to-day
that the methods Of the big packing firms wouIo
te gone into thoroughly in the present 1eoerdi
grand Jury investigation Special agents OF the
Interstate Commerce Commission, as well as
Secret Service operatives. who work dlrectlS
under the Department of Justice. are prepared
according to the District Attorney, to give the
results of their Investigations to the grand jury
These officials have been trying TO determine
whether tacit agreements between packers aS
TO the fixing of prices and the division OF ter
ritorv for distribution have been in systemauc
operation.
This Is no mere fishing expedition salo
District Attorney Sims. I'VE know what we
arc going after although are not permitted
nv the nature of the inquiry to state what II lS-
w. are not merely starting little case In which
hackers or railroads are concerned IN the nope
that We can unearth some information which
will he of value to be used as a basis for a
new and more extensive Investigation
The federal grand jury will convene on Mon
dav and in addition TO the rate inquiry the
investigation is said to include an aItenlPl u
show that the spirit of the law which prohibits
agreements on prices of products has oeen vlo-
lated in various markets. No witnesses from
other hacking concerns than Nelson Morris q
90 have so far been summoned, but seVeraI
railroad officials were served with suopenaS,
and the witnesses already summoned will keep
the grand Jury busy during the greater part
Of next week.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
4BLAZE 4 DAYS At SEA.
Steamer Races for Port as Fdtigued
CrezC Limps at Pumps.

The story Of a four day fight against raging
fire in her hold. while the steamer was dashing
with all speed to the nearest port, where the
fire was at last extinguished. was told by the
officers and crew OF the steamer Munn when it
arrived here from st. Kits last night.
The Munin left here November with
cargo Of merchandise for Venezuelan ports 1t
November H. Captain Larzen Of the
Munin said, while she off the Island OF
Saba. Dutch West Indies, that fire broke out in
the fore hold of the vessel When, after four
days work. the crew was worn out with fighting
it. the Munin headed for ST Kits. where
with aid from the shore, the smouldering fire
finally extinguished. Both cargo and vessel
considerably damaged by the flames and
the quantities of water which had been poured
into the hold
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
CANADIAN FISHERY PROTEST.
Vancouver Board Complains of Poaching by
American Hahbut Boats.

Vancouver Dec 25.-The fisheries committee OF
the Board Of Trade IS preparing strong memorial
asking the Dominion government 10 oenne lhe
sovereignty Of Canada in the North Pachc owing
n alleged ypoachinz American hahbut hshlnB
boats in Canadian waters II expresses the opinion
that waters between Queen Charlotte lslanos ana
the mainland, ranging from Dixon Entrance III ltie
-,.. - .te rIecate Strait are wholly within the
,,-5sdcfion Of the Dominion. II this view is taken
i.y the Ottawa government and recognized oy 'ne
United States government American fishing ooats
Will driven out OF the Industry aho NaHoou
60 o.,c. F3,,r,ert Will become great fishing ports
In The forthcoming memorial the establishment OF
more eHcient fisheries protective service by fast
cruisers will be urged.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
TERMINAL AGREEMENT.
n. Y. Central and the Ne10 HaUen s
Hartford Fla CHARGES.

New Haven Dec. 25-After many conferences the
officials of the New York New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad Company and of the New York Cen
trail Railroad Company have agreed upon system
of terminal charges at New York City. including
the trackage rights between Woodlawn and 5ith
street used by the New Haven corporation. and
also the terms for the Grand Central Station after
its enlargement.
PAYMENTS OF the New Haven company to the
New York Central for the trackase between Wood
lawn and 57th street to be upon pro rata
nasis reaCfiustable from time to time and amount
ing 10 payment of about seven cents a passenger.
The rental payments for the improved Grand Cen
trail terminal are to be based upon the number OF
cars OF the New Haven company using that ter
nlinal.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
JUMPS TO SAVE HER LIFE.
Stabbed in the Eye, Negro Woman Leaps
from Window.

Florence Quick negro woman twenty-one years
old Of No 341 West 37th street, jumped from a
second story window in the OF her apartments
last night presumably to her life. She wasn't
hurt by the jump but she had been stabbed in the
left eve. DR.. Beeuwkes Of the New York Hospital
treated the wornans injury The wound not
serious.
There was a Chistmas celebration in the apart
ment house and one merry negro quarreed with
Florence and used knife 20 strengthen his argu-
ment The girl 20 the fire escape in the rear
OF the fiat and jumped.
The tenants into the street and reported a
woman had been killed, Patrolman Thompson
sent for an ambulance. No arrests were made.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
BUS IN COLLISION WITH CAR.
Two Injured, One of Them Said To Be
Strike Breaker.

An empty theatre bus from the Astor stables at
No 153 East SD street, the proprietor Of which is
holding out against the demands OF the striking
drivers came into collision with a northbound
Lexington avenue trolley near the corner of
that avenue and SD street last evening. and the
driver. who said he was James Lorraine. and a
sneciaI officer George Higgenbotham, were hurled
10 the street and severely bruised. Lorraine and
t4tgeentotham were treated by DR.. Power. of
Flower Hospital and afterward went TO their
homes.
The accident according 10 the police. occurred
when Lorraine the driver, attempting to avoid
a pedestrian. Lorraine, who is twenty-five years
old said he lived ct No. Isl West 35th street Hig-
eenbotham also twenty-five years cid, gave his
address as No q Varick street Lorraine. according
~ tho nolice is a strike breaker. John H Naugh-
ton is the proprietor of the stables in SD street
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
FALLIERES INSULTED
ATTACKED IN STREET.
Royalist Adherent attempts to Pull
Beard of President.

Paris Dec eS-whie Armand FaTieres Presi-
dent Of France. accompanied by NJ Ramondou, his
secretary and Colonel Lasson military attache at
the Eiysee Palace, vas taking morning stroll
near the Rue de TEttoile to-day a poorly clad in
dividual who evidenly had been lying in wait
suddenly jumped the President from behind. and
threw his arm about NJ. Falieress neck in an ef-
fort 10 seize his beard.
Colonel I.asson and Secretary Ramondou spranG
70 the assistance Of the President, dragged of the
assailant and turned him over 10 two special de-
tecti~es who following the party bicycles
President FaIIeres's cane was broken in the
struggle. but beyond scratch the he
NO; injured and insisted continuing his walk
As the detectives slipped the handouts the
man he cried: 4 unsrmed. / simply wanted
20 pull the Presidents beard" The Presidents
assailant proved TO be Jean Maths q waiter at
9 cafe He is twenty-four years old and a native
ot the Department Of ssvoie. Medals of General
Mercier, the former Minister OF War; stamps
bearing the head Of the Duke OF Orleans. a card
Of membership in the Patrie Francaise and other
royal documents found on his person
Maths when examined. boasted Of being q Roy
sltst and talked confusedly OF having done his
duty and obeyed the dictates OF his conscience.
Heaps OF Royalist pamphlets found by .he
police when they ransacked his residence
investigation shows that Maths In close
relation with the Royalist organization. and this
gives color runors that he was the instrument
of Royalist plot. Trustworthy evidence OF this.
however, is lacking. and Il is likely that he
Is only crack Drained individual seeking notorcty
scandal and vtlihcation which reactionary news
uspers like the ''Libre Parole" and 'LAction' have
recently been conducting. They used the scandal
IN connection with the steinhen affair to make
.ver- conceivable charge against the government,
even accusing OF political murders and insisting
thst the lat. President Faure killed because
he sided against Major Dreyfus-
The height OF sudscity resched early this
week when the reactionary papers printed cir
-,,rnstantisI stories make It appear that Pres-
Gent FaIueress son. when found in the company
If the wife OF Philippe Astresse. an advocate OF
the Court of Appeals. year ago. shot and killed
the attorney, and that the police had hushed up
the scandal Authoritative information subse-
cInetly proved tfst the OF NJ Fallieres did not
even know Nine Astresse-
Nr White. the American Ambassador, other
members Of the diplomatic corps and Of the Cabi-
ret and q number OF high officials called at the
E-lvsee Palace to-day express their indignation
- tne insult offered the President
Mathis has been formally charged with assault
ing & magistrate in the exercise OF mis- functions
This crime punishable by from two 10 five years
Imprisonment
The leaders CT the reac;ionary opposition TO the
government and the newspapers championinS
vas instigated by the police TO throw discredit
upon their and distract public attention from
grsver questions.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
THE GELDERLAND AT wILLEMsTAD.
Holland Awaiting Outcome of the Negotiations
with Venezuela.

Willemstad. Dec. 8-The Dutch cruiser GeldeT
land arrived here to-day. Her arrival formally
closes the Dutch demonstration against Venezuela,
Holland having recalled her warshp pending the
outcome Of the diplomatic negotiations which are
to be resumed between the Netherlands and Venez-
uela-
General Gregorio Segundo RieTa, who has been
= strong opponent Of President Castro said to-day
that he had been called to Venezuela by President
Gomez and that would leave here Sunday for
Caracas General Aristides Telleria, who formerly
was Governor Of the state OF Lara but for num-
her Of wears has been in exile, also has been
rnoned to Venezuela.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
"REVOLUTION" IN CHURCH
Rebel" Dust 'Regulars' and Are
Themselves OuSted by Police.

Chicago. Dec 25-Opposing factions in the Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church became beliger-
ent before the morning services to-day that it
quired the presence of a squad of police 20 clear
the house OF worshippers-
Revolvers and knives carried by members
of the congregation who styled themselves rebels
after they had gained possession of the church
they denied admission TO the regulars" who ar
rived under the leadership OF the Rev. A. Mande
lares the pastor of the congregation. Seven ar
rests made by the police after the rebel
forces had resisted
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
WELCOME TO wARsHIPs AT NAPLES.
Plans Being Made to Entertain American of-
fcers and Men.

Naples. Dec. Appropriations are ALREADY oeins
made fer the reception in honor Of the Wisconsin.
the Illinois and the Kearsarge. under COMMAND OF
ys.a- d,irsG William P Potter. which Will arrive
hs-s about January L. special committee has
been Termed headed by tire Mayor dinner Is
blamed for the orlcers and men There VIII De a
gala uarforrna nee the Theatre Of San CafIo ana
excursions Pompeii, Capri Sorreh'o anu NaouN'
vesuvius
During the teu-day visit Of the squadron the
admiral and his staff Will go 10 Rome Where ues
VIII be received by King Victor EmnahGeI anu
Vice Admiral Mirabello, Minister OF me navy
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
HELD IN $4,000 Bail.
Tzco Italians arrested on TentdtiUe
CHARGES of Petty Larceny.

Vincenzo Coliucci. of No. 334 East 1l2th street.
and Pasquale AdinOh. of No 425 East Hath street
were arrested at 112h street and First avenue last
night charged on the blotter with petty larceny
A dozen friends of the prisoners offered to furnish
bail for them in the Night Court but Magistrate
Walsh placed it at $4,000 for the two men on the
suggestion from Police Headquarters.
Nicola BaIo of No. 334 East 10TH street said that
-, AUGUST o last he lost two of his children in
fire at No SS2 East 112th street He paid the
funeral expenses but learned later that two men
were collecting money to defray the burial costs
re told .he police he had learned that number OF
r.ors badl dlcontributed sums ranging from 81 TO s.
for such a purpose and that 800 had been pro-
cured in this manner.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
HoMEs1oK FOR FAMILY, ENDS LIPE.
Connecticut Man Gave Up Christmas Mass
and Shot Himself Five Times.

bridgeport Conn, Dec. 25.-Homesick for look
at his mother and father. in their old home IN
Poland Joseph CANA early to-day and in
stead of preparing TO go to Christmas mass, as
he had planned do with his room mate, fired
five revolver shots into his body He died during
the forenoon.
was shot by a man who had Quarrelled with her
husband. The away. The woman is in a
serious condition in the Danbury Hospital
During last night Charles A Bahner. Of Derby.
shot and killed himself. He had been talking with
his wife and son and seemed in contented frame
OF mind.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
ITEMS FROM THE FOREIGN MAILS.

-rba electric FISH Of the Nile. OF which the Egypt
fans made pictures thousands Of years ago, stiH
inbabt the waters of that river. They are pro-
vided with an electrical organ which incloses the
,,bola body II is situated in the skin. and under
a microscope is seen 10 be composed OF millions OF
ba.uttr,,,v formed little disks superimposed upon
connected rows of minute compartments IN ~hlch
ara the terminals of The shock is produced
bv an intense current that traverses the entire or
ean from, the head to tail of the fish II stnns
.,,.u Ash The motive force IN ftsh eight
,ncbes long can attain maximum of 20 volts. A
single giant nerve cell at the head Of the spinal
column is the source of the impulses
curious tree without leaf grows IN one of the
islands Of the Pacific. It grows TO nca-lT thirty
gao, With branches spreading like a huge umbrel-
Ia vet it is completely ieafess Its sap Is useful
as a medicine but as fuel the wood IS worse than
useless being as hard iron and quite us dh-
cult 10 burn.
An eminent English scientist has just advanced
the theory that blushing is achievement or
which every should be proud. He says il re-
o,,ires brains to blush. Idiots cannot blush; neither
can animals He calls attention to the fact that
tinv infants do not blush. although they learn to
a, an carly age just soon. In fact the brain
barins 70 exercise It's functions. No individual
t1,sbes Of his own will Neither for It's coming
nor its going is there exercise OF will. II Is
controlled he says solely by the brain. and IS
postive sign that there is active brain there.
The general amusement OF the Chinese people is
tbeatricals and no other form OF recreation can
he COMPARED with this All people look upon the
stage as the place where mems thoughts di-
verted and where for a time least. the sorrows
cf the heart banished.
seaweed. dust goats hair and Irish moss com
bounded by secret chemical process. Is said by
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
SPEECH FROM JAPANESE THRONE.
Emperor Expresses Pleasure at Growth OF
Good Foreign Relations.

Toxic Dec z-The Emperor, speaking 70 both
hou... Of the Diet which met in Joint session to-
day ssid=
Lords and Gentlemen: We have much salts
faction IN finding the relations between the empire
zud treaty powers becoming frendher year by
year and the peace OF the Far East iu' 'hei
strengthened"
The Emperor seId that ne had caused the sub
mission Of g budget which he believed would carry
it the imperial wish foT the readjustnent OF the
.-rr3-e,. finances he asked the Diet TO exercise
g, 5.,be-artv. -,ncttont IN g spirit of harmony
The Diet adopted q brief reply, and voted 10 ao-
,o,r-n from December IS until January 20
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
WOMEN ESCAPE IN COLLEGE FIRE.
Large Dormitory Containing Eastern Art
Museum Destroyed in Virginia.
TBy telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

Front Royal Va Dec. 25--One of the large dor
rnitory buildings of the Eastern College for young
women was destroyed by fire to-day. The building.
in addition 10 containing sleeping quarters for
number Of the students also housed the handsome
art museum Fortunately most Of the young
women were at home spending the Christmas holi-
davs hut those who remained at school and were
;n tho building when II caught fire made their
escape without any injury. the fire occurring at
,uch q time as to make this easy.
The building the largest Of four forming
quadrangle is a total loss. though some OF the
more yalua BILE paintings saved. The fire is
believed to have originated from defective hue
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
PRIEST IN CAB THAT RUNS DOWN MAN.
Sailor from French Battleship Said to Have
Walked in Front of Horse.

Emile Guillon sailor from the French cruiser
Anliral Aube lying in the North River,
run over last night in Central Park West S6th
street by a cab in which the Rev. Father ]. J.
Keogan, pastor of ST. Thomas's Roman Catholic
Church. in l1Sth street, a passenger. The
driver John Corbett. OF No 272 Eighth avenue,
says the sailor walked in front of the horse.
The sailor taken to the ]. Hood Wright Hos
pitaI suffering from commissions of the body and
head. Corbett locked up in the West Tooth
street station on the charge of assault.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
Fatal END TO AUTO RACE.
Chauffeur Killed, Companion and
Tzco Young WOmcn Hurt.

Oakland Cal, Dec. 25.-As a result of wild
automobile race on the Foothiu Boulevard early
to-day one man was instantly killed and an
other man and two young women were severely
injured. The dead is William l.. Mowery,
chauffeur A JOrgensen, Miss Mary Jorgen-
sen and Miss Mary Jensen were injured.
Mowery with his party was racing with an
other machine driven by John Morgan. The
automobile skidded to one side, struck the curb
and turned completely over Mowery was
caught and pinioned under the machine.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
e,rrocArEp IN COAL MINE.

Amherst. n s. Dec. Gas result of the brat
,,a screens catching fire in the Joggins coal mines
ID, John H. Coleman. twenty-five years old.
and George SAWYER. twenty-nne years old. were
sItocotad and Frank Mcneil twenty-five years
old was so seriously burned that he VIII probapy
- IT, a. WAS eYtinguished before serious dam
aee resulted to the property
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
A NEW PORTUGUESE MINISTRY.

Lisbon Dec. 25.-After vain efforts by several
other leaders, Arthur Alberto de Campos Hen
rioues who was Minister of Justice IN the Ferreira
Cabinet. to-day formed a new ministry. taking
himself the portfolio Of Minister Of the Interior
The other new ministers Senior EspregueiTa,
Minister OF Finance; Senior Souss Telles' Minis
ter of War; Senior Wenceslao de Lima. Minister
Of Foreign Affairs; Luiz Castro, Minister of Public
Works; Antonio Cabral. Minister of Marine, and
Lao Alarcaa Minister Of Justice.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
CHICAGO FRAUD INVOLVES $4,000.
Einanciers Warned That Forged Bill Receiv-
able Have Been Planted in Banks.

Chicago Dec. 25-A warming that $4,000 In
-a5 Hills receivable has been recently planted
- ranks Of Chicago issued TO bankers.
trust companies and note brokers yesterday The
+bod bv which the swindle is operated is said
70 include the issuance Of duplicate bills receiv
t1e These are disposed Of to note brokers at
- ,aI discount The brokers, in turn, discount
.,a nsner with their respective banks At the end
- ixtv or ninety Gays the fraud naturally is dis
covered -, ,
No arrests have been made out II Is sdiu SeNe'aI
rersons are under surveillance
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
A GUARD FOR FRINGE CHUN.
Picked Men TO Protect the Chinese Regent
Against Assassination.

Peking Dec 2.-Aa imperial edict issued to-day
orders Princes Tsai-Tao and Yu Lang and Grand
Councillor Teh LANG 20 form an imperial guard
OF picked men from the Manchu regiments for the
use OF Prince Chun. the Regent Of China These
men recently had the task OF guarding the palace
gates
leading article published yesterday in the news
psper controlled by Yuan Shi Kai. the Guard Coun-
cilor advised the Regent TO remain in the palace,
% as to avoid danger ot assassination
New-York tribune., 1908-12-26
NuTNY ON LEBAUDY's YACHT.
TIE Crew HOSTS Haytian Flag-Arrested at
Santa Cruz.

Tenerire Canary Islands, Dec. B.-The crew OF
rhe x-acb+ Bal{a owned by Jacques Lebaudy, En-
-,ao- % .be Sahara nautinied while of this coast
sna b,,sted the Haytian colors. The vessel was
800 "a mt INTO Santa Cruz. however, owing 10
lack Of coal. and on arriving here the mutineers
- 60 A fresh crew was placed on board
The Yacht to-day