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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
HENRY HUDSON'S SHIP.
Construction of the Half Noon i'd
Uancing at amsterdam.

Amsterdam Nov. 24-Constructon Of the repro
duction of the vessel Halve Maan GIalf Noon. in
which Henry Hudson sailed up the river which
hears his name the vessel which Holland will send
10 the festivities in New York next September, is
now well under way. The keel laid in the
Royal Naval dockyard here October q, and the
ship will be finished next May The vessel is a
three-nasted yacht, the fore and main masts
rtKred with yards and the mizzen mast with lateen
sail.
The measurements Of the original ship, which
have been found In the archives of the East Indies
Company and being reproduced. are: Length,
IS feet; beam, II feet. Her tonnage is eighty. Her
armament will consist OF four guns.
The vessel is being built OF oak and will be sea-
worthy but in view of the length of the voyage
she will be sailed Rotterdam and shipped on one
of the Holland America liners for New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
POWERS W4RN SERVIA.
ItalTs Practical Withdrascdl from
TripIe Alliance.
Isrecial by French Cable 10 The Tribune
IConrrIEht. 1905. by The Tribune Association


Paris Dec. 5.-The protests OF the Italian
people and parliament against the Austrian pol
icy in the Balkans are regarded here as sure
signs that Italy no longer be counted upon
as a practical factor of the Triple Alliance
which as far as Italy Is concerned is merely an
empty phrase of international diplomatic cour-
tesy L is known here that the present policy
of Italy in the Balkans comedies with that OF
Russia which has the support of France and
of England. It is also known here that the
Russian government has notified to Servia and
Montenegro that the only assistance which they
can expect from Russia is of a purely diplomatic
character, and urged them ito refrain from any
acts Of hostility on the Austrian frontier which
would greatly prejudice their care that must
eventually come up for settlement at a confer
ence Of the sigratory powers OF the Berlin
Treaty"
This manifestation Of platonic sympathy IS
felt here to be the result of a determination
agreed upon by Russia, Italy, France and Eng
land Meanwhile, Austrian mobilization con-
tinues in Bosnia, and a choice of the two
evils Of European war and abandoning Servia,
Montenegro and Turkey, Russia and the West
ern powers have selected the less In France
the sympathy for Turkey and the Slavs is wide
spread and popular. but Premier Clemenceau
and his Minister OF Foreign Affairs NJ. Pichon
fully realize that this feeling is subordinated
by supreme desire 10 prevent a European con-
faeration c. L B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
THE BALKAN DEADLOCK
AUSTRIA BLOCKS MOVE.
AngIo-Ger Relations Improve
The Naval Conference.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune
IConNrisht 1905 by The Tribune Association


London Dec 5.-war talk continues in Foreign
capitals but does not affect the exchanges even
when it is confirmed by kilograms describing
the dispatch OF troops and ammunition TO the
exposed frontiers of Southeastern Europe.
Financiers and investors do not take serious
view Of the complications which Sir EDWARD
Grey is patiently unravelling Austria hungary
persists in blocking conference OF the powers
and in declining to accept liabilities Tor JUST
proportion OF the Turkish debt as a cono1uoh
for European sanction OF the annexation OF
Bosnia and Herzegovina. There is no immediate
promise of a settlement of the Turkish claim
for compensation, and with Servia ana monte
negro intriguing for more territory, for which
they do not, like Bulgaria. feel called upon 70
pay, there are risks of sudden outbreak OF
hostIlities The Emperor Of Austria hungary
has not lost control Of the situation. and may De
expected to act decisvely al the right moment
when the efficiency Of the Triple Alliance has
been fully restored
There has been in England complete cessa-
ton Of the intolerant talk about Germany. LORD
Rosebery helping by an important speech TO pro-
mote saner view of British relations with thae
country. Delegates of the two governments are
now engaged in plotting the prize court con-
vention drawn up at The Hague through the
international naval conference If they can
agree the other maritime nations Will follow
them in regulating the procedure Of bellgerents
in naval warfare and removing some OF the
principal risks and grievances Of neutrals. Inc
American delegates. Admiral Charles H STOCK
ton and Professor G. G. Wilson, are on excellent
terms with the japanese British and German
delegates, and are in good position for fac1h-
tating the success Of the conference. AS much
work as possible will be done before Christmas
by subcommittee. but the conference is ex-
pected to continue through February ana 10
supply something like a code OF rules under
which the permanent prize court can do its
work satisfactorily. l. N Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
NAVAL DISCUSSION IN REIoHsTAG.
Speakers Fear Other Nations May Think Ship
Building Acceleration Challenge

Berlin Dec. 6.-The debate IN the Reichstag to-
day on the imperial budget resulted in animated
discussion of the naval programme as we'll as
the foreign situation OF Germany. Herr Sydow,
Secretary OF the Imperial Treasury, went over the
details Of the revenues and the expenditure. He
referred to the sacrifices necessary to put the
finances Of the empire proper basis.
Herr sydow was followed by speakers OF various
parties, who criticised the increased celebrity in
building battleships. fact that member of the
Centre party said was taken as a challenge by
other nations. Herr Bassermann. National-Liberal,
then declared that Germany had never objected to
the military and naval plans and ornaments OF
other nations and that she rejected theoretically
all suggestions from abroad regarding her army
and navy which she would arrange according to
her own wishes.
During the speech of Herr scheidemann, Socialist
Lieutenant Colonel Goltz, a commissioner Of the
federal council suffered attack Of Mysteries and
had to be carried shrieking and sobbing. from the
building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Cologne Dec 6.-The "K6lnische zetung" prints
a dispatch from Berlin in which several members
of the Reichstag quoted expressing their
wish that Germany and Japan would conclude an
arrangement similar to that between the United
States and Japan. Germany and Japan. however
the dispatch says, have no need to follow the ex-
ample set since Germany the first to act in
the direction indicated. Germany, on October l6
1900 exchanged note with Great Britain
enunciating quite the principles regarding
East Asia as forth in the American Japanese
note, and the same month Japan associated herself
with these principles. Therefore in this case
Germany has shown others the pathway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
BORDEAUX EXPECTANT.
Plans to Meet Castro If He Lands
ambulance To Be Ready.

Bordeaux Dec. 5-No precise information is
available here regarding the plans OF President
Castro who is expected to reach Bordeaux early
next week the French steamer Guadeloupe, from
La Guayra but provisional arran gernents have
been made TO have Pullman car waiting for the
President at Pauilac. at the mouth Of the Gtronde.
He VIII disembark at Pauillac and come here by
train. An ambulance VIII IN readiness at the
railroad station in Bordeaux TO take the President
to some hospital should this be necessary. 1t Is
said here that there are dozen persons in Castros
party, which includes the members OF his family
and three doctors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
HEAVY FOGS IN PARIS.
americans Beginning to Go South
Visitors an the Capital.
Especial by French Cable to The Triouns-I

copyright 1908. by The Tribune Association
Paris Dec 5.-The intense fog which has pre-
vailed in Paris for the last six days marks the
beginning Of the fashionable migrations south to
Nice, Cannes, Pau and Biarritz. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ridgway have left here for Pau. as well
as Mrs Herbert. Mrs. and Miss May, OF Wash
ingtor, and Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bradshaw, Of New
York.
Among the Americans in Paris are Mrs.
Thayer, of Boston; Prescott Lawrence. Frank
Blake, Walter Montgomery, Colonel George B.
Dyer MI and Mrs. Albert tombstone, Mr.. and
Mrs R. H. White, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward K.
Thaw, Mr.. and Mrs. P. Blair. Mr.. and Mrs. F.
TlIlnann Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney J. Lear, T. A.
Griffin Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Littefield and Mr..
and Mrs W. Hooper. c. l. B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
NO GERMAN-JAPANEsE AGREEMENT
Foreign Office Denies Report of Negotiations
Concerning China.

Berlin Dec 5.-The report that Germany and
Japan intend TO conclude an agreement concern
ing China similar in terms to the American-Japan-
ese understanding is without foundation. It was
said at the Foreign Office to-day that neither
country had taken any steps looking 10 such ne
sotiations and that It improbable that any
thing Of the kind would occur, at least in the
near future Germany had intention of sub
hitting a proposal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
FTRWIN IN THE RACE.
Says He VIII Get Presidency-Sirty
Mem accom- pany Him.

San Juan, P. R. Dec. G-GeneraI Antenor Fir
nn who led several revolutions in Hayti, and is
believed to be candidate for the Presidency.
arrived here to-day the Hamburg American
steamer Virginia from St. Thomas. General
Firmin has with him sixty followers and is
bound for Port-au-Prince. He said that he
would succeed Nord Alexis as President. The
Virginia will sail for Kingston. Jamaica. to-
morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
THE .STEINHEIL HEARING.
u. Andre Succeeds in Checking
I4ttempts of Politicians.
Especial by Frenth Cable to Tho Tribune

Paris Dec 5-Public attention is still alb
sorbed by the disclosures connected with the
Steinheil murder case, and the new prosecuting
MAGISTRATE, NJ. Andre, selected for the task by
M BRAND Minister of Justice, is vigorously pro
ceeding with the preparation of the evidence
for the Indictment. The new magistrate mas
succeeded in thwarting the efforts OF the Ma
tionalist and reactionary opposition to make the
forthcoming trial an occasion for political agita-
.. G. / B.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ATTEMPT TO UNsEAT MINISTER
Charges OF Violation of Election Laws in
William Pugsley's Campaign.

Fredericton, n. B., Dec. 5.-A petition was filed
IN the Supreme Court to-day by the Conservative
party organization, asking that William Pugsey,
Minister of Public Works in Sir Wilfrd Laurier's
Cabinet and the Liberal leader in New Brunswick
be unseated as member Of Parliament for st. John
The petitioners charge that the minister's workers
violated the election laws in the recent general
campaign. Similar petitions were filed against DR..
H McAllister Liberal; DR.. J. W. Daniel and o. s.
Crockett Conservatives all members from this
province
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
4 DUTCH act OF WAR.
Reported Orders to Capture armed
Venezuelan Vessels.

wiemstad, Curacao, Dec 5.-The Dutch
cruiser Geiderland returned here to-day from
Maracaibo Bay She is Of the warships
sent out by the Netherlands government to
make demonstration against Venezuela the
others being the Jacob Van Heemskerk and the
FriesIand. The Gelderand searched several
vessels. The Dutch warships are under orders
to capture any Venezuelan vessels Of war or
coast guards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
MAY TAKE HINDUs TO PLANTATIONS.

Montreal, Dec. 5-General swayne governor OF
British Honduras. who arrived here last night from,
England. comes a special envoy TO arrange with
the Canadian government for the removal Of tho
hindu coolies In British Columbia To C,,,
tral America, where, he says employment awaits
them on the British plantations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

PATTI SINGS IN PARIS.
Guest of the De ResSkes-Po'ce ne
tains It's WOnderfuL Purity.
Especial by French Cable to The TTibune-l

Copyright, 1905 by The Tribune Association
Paris Dec. 5.-Adeline Patti (BaronesS Ceuei
strom) and her husband are making their usual
winter visit, and a dinner and a reception were
given for them last evening by NJ ana NINE
Jean de Reszke at their Paris house, which con
tains beautiful theatre, capable or seating
three hundred guests. Adelina Patti accom-
panied on the piano by Reynaldo Hahn sang
selections from 1.-The Marriage OF Figaro. her
voice retains the astounding purity or her early
days. and she was frantically applauded by the
de Reszke's guests, among whom were several
Americans. =. l. D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
A FRENCH ADMIRAL DISCIPLINED

Paris. Dec 6-Nice-Adnnirel p. l. GernIns
commander of the French Mediterranean SQUAD
ron has been relieved from his command because
OF the publication OF interview in which he
was quoted as saying that the warshps of France
did not have a sufficient supply OF ammunition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
SIR JOSEPH DUvEEN's LARGE ESTATE

London Dec. 5.-The will OF Sir Joseph r,,,.au,
who died in the South OF France on Novambar a
was probated to-day. The estate Is valraa -.
s-"o"o SIR Joseph was member OF the Arm OF
Duveen Brothers. His property Is left 10 the r,a
beers OF his family, and the will contains NO r,,s,t.
bequestA Fu"'S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
PLAN FLYING CONTESTS FOR 1909.

Frankfort-on -the-M Main Dec 5.-The Sixth Ger
man Aeronauticsl Congress has decided to hold
international contests at Berlin and Cologne in
1900. These contests win be open various types
of flying machines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ueHTsHIPs REACH VALPARAISO.

zanita came into this port to-day from New York
leading the six vessels comprising the fleet Of
tenders and lightships that left New York Sep
tsmber q their voyage to the Pacific Coast
The others arrived here later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
ARBITRATION TREATY WITH PERU

Washington Dec. 5--SecretAry Root tuday
signed an arbitration treaty with Mr. Pardo the
Minister from Peru The treaty follows the lines
OF those negotiated by the State Department with
various European countries It Is the FIRST signed
with any South American state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
THREAT TO EXTEND THE BOYCOTT.

Berlin, Dec. 5--A dispatch from ConstantltoPle
saws that the boycott committee is threatening to
extend the existing boycott on Austrian products
to German goods If Austrian exports are trans
ported to Turkey under another flag from Bremen
or Hamburg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06
The Financial World.

Much the most interesting OF tales cold thf,
week In Wall Street Is that processes 70
have official authority to forecast advance
I'm Southern Pacific dividends-to 10 per cent
It is difficult, Of course. to find anybody ready
to accept so much sunshine; bat how about
Union Pacific for precedent Who was It that
expected 10 per cent there2 Who believed q
could last? What can happen in Mr. Harrf-
mans vicinage is problem In logic He
doesn't call tOwn-meetngs to shape his policies
what he does do Is to profit his stockholders.
Wherefore. # is altogether wastetulness TO DO
srv arpuing-and. anyway. the runor Is well
worth description as Interesting
Irpon one thing virtually all Wall Street has
oo-ssroent-tbs Hartman stocks for abundant
reasons are entitled to the market leadership
thew holland this popular view Is supple
rnen+ed by enthusiastic anticipations OF what
further may come IT, perchance. Mr. Hartman
prove right IN his guess that Congress may
soon assume kindly legislative disposition
Official reports Of earnings oy Union ana
Southern Pacific for October are amazing rec
ords-decreases in gross turned INTO net cams
approaching a million or doiiaEs ld sT,,.s
above dividends Here are ne" earnings "a
rate FIVE six, CT more. extra
That extraordinary things impend IN fmpor-
tant corporation quarters may be discerned
hint Of this. for example. came upon the stock
Exchange yesterday in the sudden disclosure
that the Reading Company has been broadening
It's plans, reaching new financial status. with
ont having deemed II necessary TO confer with
SPECTATORS upon the Stock Exchange One OF
the preferred Reading stocks Jumped up ten or
a dozen points, while Reading common shares
took on a buoyancy which melted most OF ths
bear rank and file into very grave doubts as -
the safety OF the Republic
The attitude OF the professional Spectator n
Wall Street Just now IS a curiO exhibit Two or
three months ago, IN a temporary state Of
sanity, that distinguished multitude became e1-
trerneIy buIlish They bought stocks. They
predicted higher prices-far higher than yet
recorded. But. after the manner OF their kind.
as little by little their own prophecies began
to be verified they shifted aggressively over 20
the opposition and sold their stocks. They
have ever since been calculating bear1snness-
Their recitation runs somewhat Ike this the
money rate IS too cheap to last. railway earn
ings are getting too big to be true. public con-
fdence is really excessively dangerous
article
But, somehow, market quotations have re-
fused to retreat under manipulative pressure
Every Saturday sees prices higher than Mon
days were. And. finally. we have the exhibit
of a short interest spreading throughout the en-
pendous-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-12-06

Conservative sentiment IN Wall Street Is
counting much upon the message coming from
President Roosevelt on Tuesday-ror express
sions OF confidence from him. counsel 70 pro-
gressveness. Will beget spontaneous response
IL ALL.AWAIs
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
ON FULL TIME.
sargents Will Run on Nine Hour
 Schedule Beginning To.morrow.

It is announced that the firm of Sar- gent & Co. will begin tomorrow on a nine-hour schedule for five days a week. The hours will be from to 12 o'clock in the morning and to 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Sargent S has been running for several weeks on an eight-hour schedule for five days in the week. It is generally run on nine hours for six days a week It employs between 2r50o and 5000 persons and now that the shop is going on the nine hour schedule for five days a week it will be pleasant news to the many who are in the employ of the company. It reduced the working hours few weeks ago because of the depression in the industrial conditions throughout the country. With the increase in the working hours of Sargent & Co., 1t may be taken that there is q better ment in the business conditions of the country.
 Peck Bros. & Co. of Chestnut street one of the big downtown factories is now on a 10-hour schedule for Ave and one-half days week It is taken that thie is another sign that business is lm- proving.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
CHURCH'S BIRTHDAY Davenport Observes Fiftieth Anniversary of Celebration
 of First Communion. DR. MESERVE OFFICIATES Outlines History of Church's Half Cen tury-Tcn New Members Taken
 In at Service.

The fiftieth anniversary of the cele- bration of the first communion service in the little chapel in Wallace street which later developed into the Daven- port Congregational church was ob- served yesterday in that church with the celebration of the anniversary communion by Rev. pr. I. C. Meserve. Ten persons were taken into fellow ship at the service and the church was thronged with very large congrega- ton for the special service. Among those who were there whose presence was especially noteworthy were large number of the survivors of those who took the communion which was admin istered by the Rev. Mir. Atwater at the chapel that first sunday in June, fifty years ago. Another of the elderly persons present was the widow of the Rev. MT. Atwater who celebrated that communion.
 Dr, Meserve held the pastorate at the Davenport church for over twenty years, nearly one-half of the time II has been in existence and Is accord. ingly acquainted with the major portion of the church's history In his address yesterday morning he touched upon the history of Npe church running over the important events and outlining tho growth of this church in the half cen tury which 1t has been doing It's worl In. The regular choir under tho direc. ton of George M. Sheath, rendered a brilliant musical program specially ar. ranged for the occasion.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08

On Saturday, June 27, 1908, at 10 o'clock in the morning on the premis- es, i1 Chestnut street traln or shine) unless disposed of previously a private sale 1 will sell at public auction the land, factory, machinery, stock, etc., Of The Henry Killam Co, carriage manu- lecturers, John Murphy proprietor.
 Factory, Lands and qupment-The factory Is brick six floors, -four sto- ries, basement and attiel, is exception. ally well located for manufacturing purposes, being midway( about seven blocks distant between steamboat and railroad depots and within two or three blocks of Starin's pier Factory Is lO2 feet front by l56 feet deep, with an ad- ditional frontage of 42 feet, on which are sheds and stables.
 Factory Is well built, eXcellentlv ar. ranged and in good condition, IL ls equipped with automatic fire sprinklers and tank and heated throughout oy steam Has a 30 II ?, engine, 90 II. r, boiler power elevator and fixtures, and shafting, pullies and belting.
 Machinery--In the machinery Is in- cuded 1 pump 1 fanblower power drills 2 hand drills, lathes for metal work, 1 planer for wood, 1 tire bender, wood benders, 1 tire setting machine, boring machine, ? saw benches, 2 band saws, l rotary planer 1 champer- lllE 0ll.HlHf NFN ILLS iItiNllllfEf
 Onicc Furniture--Of'icef furniture in- cludes 9 roller top desks 1 standing desk. safe. 1 tables. 1 copying press, filing cabinet, wall cock, stove chairs, etc
 Tools Etc.---Tools, etc, include 15 set blacksmith tools and forges, IS body makers benches and vices and sundry tools and equipment incident to ear riage making
 New Work-New work fin process of construction includes 20 carriage bodies andaus, coaches dom-Coaches, broughams, etc,--some partly ironed, some partly finished
 Second Hand Work-The second hand work includes 5i earriages-lan- daus, coaches, broughams, vlctorias carts. etc.
 Everything Is so placed 10 admit of ready inspection and the Trustee WILL be pleased to meet any and all persons interested at the factory any morning or afternoon bg mall or telephone (441l) appointment.
 No reasonable offer will be refused. Persons have the advantage of tnor- ouehly practical statements regarding all goods offered for sale and all rep- resentatons will be found absolutely reliable,
 j. Terms and conditions of sale will be announced prior Go the auction.
 GEORGE F, HOLC0MB, Trustee,
 Edwin c Beecher AuctIonter
 New Haven Conn, June s, 1908 jus 3t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-06-08
POLI's.
Road to Yesterday" Opens Weeks
 Engagement To-day.

For this weeks production by the Pol Stock company one of New York's greatest play successes of the season has been selected and "The Road to Yesterday will be present ed twice daily by the stock company at Polls new thcater throughout this coming week.
 "The Road to Yesterday" has been pronounced one of the greatest of the seasons plays, having one of the best stories ever told and giving oppor- tunity for the enactment of comedy in its best form
 Miss Edna Archer Crawford, the charming leading lady of the coin. pany, will be Lady Elizabeth Tyrrell, and as the role gives her ample op.