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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
floRI9Aus AL FOR PROTECTION
Desire Retention Of Present Duties,
or Increase, on Citrus Fruits-.At.
.
titude OF All Thinking People,
SAYS Witness-Starch Trust Under.
goes Baptism Of Fire.
JDy Associated Press).

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Nov. lS.-
The so-tcrmcd starch trust" was
under fire at the hearing on tarin
revision today before the House com
mittec on ways and means.
The "crCss examination OF J. u.
Walton. representing the Corn Pro
ducts Refining Company. tn" social
ed trust formed the most Interesting
incident at tcday's hearing on tn"
tariff schedule covering agricultural
products and prorisions.
Citrus fruits also occupied consld'
cradle attention.
Mr.. Walton admitted that his com
rany sells corn starch at loss IN
the United Kingdom at a price forty
cents less than 1t is sold In this
country.
Retention or Increase.
Florida fruit growers gave the com.
nittec information on citrus f!Nit'
pineapplrs, and vegetables. especial
~ as affected by competition with
Cuba and requested either the rete.i'
ton of the present tariff on these ar
ticles or an increase In the duty.
The argument-thst "the states Of
Florida, Arizona, Louisiana and Cali
fornia can In time, produce all OF thu
citrus fruit used In the United
States" was put forth by +. p. Por'
ser, CT Jacksonville. Fla.. for pro-
tectIve duty on oranges and lemons
]. G. Chase. representing the Jack
sonville board Of trade. was urging
protective duty on such fruits when
Representative Underwood. Of Alaba
ma. asked DO you believe In the
general idea OF protection!'
Florida Believes In Protection.
YES was the reply. so far as II
does not harm the people Of the coun
try
ia that the attitude OF the Jack
sonyille hoard OF trade?'' questioned
| Mr.. Underwood.
Mr. Chase answered aGrmativeiy
, And it's the attitude Of all the
! people CT Florida. isn't it," urged Mr.
Boutelle. Republican member from
: Illinois.
Again the fruit grower agreed. al
ding. "Of all the thinking people.
II lust wanted to know about II.
said Representative Underwood. "b'
cause Florida gave its electoral vot'
for a party whose platform favors
traiff for revenue
! Representatives Clark and Spark
nan, Of Florida. asked leave OF th'
| committee to fle briefs Oh the sub
icct of tar,n on citrus fruits and F
G.. McMuI!en. for thc Florida pineap
pie growers. asked for a s.!:epty PEI
cent duty on rineapples.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
JUDGE ORDERS VERDICT.
Commands Jury to Aequ't Vsr hsss
Por Psons9e.
M Associated pro3aN
lBv Associated Pre91. ]

NEW YORK Nov 1s.-Judke
Hcugh. In the United States Circuit
Court today ordered q jury 20 return
a verdict OF not guilty In the caas
Of David F. Harley. an agent for the
Florida East Coast Railway and three
employment agents Of this city wbo
were accused OF conspiracy to hold
workmen In peonage and slavery
while the men were building that
road.
Judge Hough said that the prose-
cu,ion had failed 10 shcw IN agree
men; OF minds with evil intent 70
ccnspire. The jury returned the
verdict a. ordered and vas discha,s-
I'd. Beside. Harley. the accused
were: Francisco Sabbis. Edward }.
TRAY AMI Frank A. HuM.
One o: The fours Defendants. Frank
Sabbia. is Under additional iudictment
for kidnapping tn Connection wsh
:he same transaction. but II b coz
sIdercd likely 10 view Of .cday's dis
position uf the Conspiracy charge.
tina; tho indictment: win Be dfsmtss-
I'd tomorrow when a motion - M
eject will be made.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
japaa lssf nb.ss One Ruatrod and
Tea Is'shps.
FLEET REVIEWED ar Eae eIPEROs
Miksdo Drives Through Streets
Throroed WIKI Silent Thovsands-
Embarks on sattieship with a.
nnirai Togo. Who Describes Good
(By the Associated Press

KOBE. JAPAN, Nov. IS. - The
fighting craft Of Japan. comprising
40 vessels. exclusive OF submarines,
passed in review before the emperor
toIsr-. TIL. weather Vas perfect and
the occasion was enc long to be re-
membersd. The emperor and bis al
tcndants arrived at Kobe a. early
As 2 o'ciack today. On his way TO
the ,larbor front h: drove through,
streets crowded with silent th0us
ands ard rendered gorgeous BY mag
nifcicn; Decorations IN his honor.
Welcomed by Togo.
Embarking on tie bat:leship Asama.
the emperor was welcomed by Ad'
r:iraf Togo aud the other admirals
% the feet
As deems Of guns vCleycd their
salute the run emerged from behind
a cloud. Thanksgiving IN. grea; array
OF ships Hi;h their flying banners.
outlined against The pin" crowned
hills in the distance
To- vessel with the emperor au1
ADMIRAL Togo steamed slowly b..
'secu the lines Of sarships sHd aux
iIiari-s With every bard playing re
national anthem. Togo. az the en-
vorors side. detailed 'bc strong i
and cQuipmrn. CT es~b vessel. pcio,'
Ing on. the shi,s tsp,ured from Ris'
5i1 during IT, Iso-Japapeec w.
Tn. -.v,e~ vas coac3udcd shortly
Jetorr noon and IN. 0mceu to"S
linn 90 th. Asarps. As tho emp"r'
" Lett the flagship ID" cutirr hcct
united IN J tbundcrous salute.
Tho emperor congratulated ID.
navy upon It's great improvcmeu''
A. Kobe the scene Ia q nnsninctcns
enc Tho Geo 10 outlined In else,
trio HSt;- and thu city Is avarmfcs
with cnthusastsc crowds
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
Teaaessse Court Decides DhlsfQ
Flcstdsd Is lu|ha|ty.
STATE lAf Is UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Decision Affects Nine Alleged Night
Riders Arrested by Militia and the
Governor in Connection With Reel
Foot Lake Outrage.
fBy Associated Prcss.)

NASHVILLE, TENN. Nov Is
Judge Thomas f. Matthews In the
first Circuit Court Of Davidson county
today decided that the incarceration OF
Thomas John and eight other alleged
night riders from Obion county. now
In the Davidson county Jail, arrested
by the military ana executive authori-
ties. was irregular and ordered that
further examination Of the nine pend
ing cases be adjourned until Deem
Der. This declares the &C, Of 1892
unconstitutional and the action OF
the governor in holding the prisoners
irregular.
The act Of the legislature involved
is entitled An act 20 inves: the gov
crnov Of the State with power TO re-
rrl invasion aud suppress insurrec-
;icns. mobs OF othcr like assem5-
lagos"
The section q the constitution Of
Tennessee bearing on this point pro
vidcs tia. the governor shall not call
GU. the militia Ct the State except IN
time OF rebellion cr invasion. and
Thea only upon authority Ct TIC lesis-
laturc.
Among the - Witnesses ~bo have
been summoned TO give evioeuce b.
fore he grand jury Al Union Cry
this week. three Of importance wee
beard today. The 6rst testimony 20
day vas ~ to the movements Of Ger.
tain mn who are believed 10 have
notified the members q the upper
and lower gangs Of the Ysinut Los
raid.
The cyidrucc NJ too Witnesses cor.
responded Nth that which - ben
brpasbs out as 70 mcmbefS q i-e
ssns which killed Captain Qccns1o
Rankin
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
B|oT|xe OVER SCHOOL QUESTION
French islands Of st. Pierre Miqusiop
In Turmoil-coionial ORieiais &C.
eide 70 Ask Home Government to
Send NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. And Rad
lea, Differences Cause Of Trouble.
NV Associated Press.)

ST. PIERRE. MtQCELON. Nov. IL
Despite the order Of thu court. the
teach RS OF the free clerical schcoi
kep the doors Of the school opea
today. The port mss-er ard a;;ena-
ants ar. at the gov. rnment house I'M
der arms. having been ordered there
10 protect the French nag and II nc
cessary the person Of the aimtnistra-
tor.
Tho populace continu 5 In very
excited state.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
WARLikE MOVE.

Montenegro Makes Preparations A.
parentiy Hostile to Austria.
(By Associated Prass.)
VIENNA. Nov. lS.-Advices receiv-
ed here from Cettinje. the capital OF
Montenegro. declare that the tele-
graph line between Cettinje and Cat
taro. a seaport of Austria. has been
cut and that Montenegro has mount
ed guns on the slopes dominating
Cattaro.
Furthermore, Montenegro has oc-
cupied the Dug pass leading into
Herzegovina with 500 troops.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
General CuvaI to Philippines.
INV the Associated Press. }

WASHINGTON. u. C.. Sov. Is
Major General ". II. Duval has been
selected to succ ed Major General
John +. Weston In command Of the
troops in the Phil'pt:ces. General
Duval probably will be succeeded as
assistant chief Of stan by General
Thomas II. Barry. now commanding
the American army In Cuba.
Gau raj Weston, ON December 10.
will turn over the Philippine COM
mani to General T. II. Bliss prece ding
General Delval's arrival.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
what exacting social duties required
Of the secretary of state.
Cannon to Keep Job.

To return to the conference here
today. it is understood that Mr.. Sher'
man gave 1t as his opinion to Judge
Taft that Speaker Cannon would cen
tir,ir to hold that ono, in the Sixty
first Congress. Further '1@"''s OF
he conference were mot obtainable.
tn. explanation given by Judge Tart
being 1t was a general talk regard
ins many matters and n rsons.
Pre-: ident elect Taft today sent a
cableGram extending his hearty con-
gratulaticrs TO Cuba on the conduct
aud result OF the recent election
tH,rr.
1he message was addressed TO Coy
rr.lOr MaeOOn.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
ccopers Cousin Resigns.
,Bv Associated PScss.,

NASHVILLE. TENN Nov. is
Attorney 4. ". S'ockc!. cousin n
Robin Cooper and nephew 10 Col
onci Drpesn u. CJoprr. WHO ar. 10
b. prosecuted TO- shooting and kill
ing former United States Senator Z
". Carnact. has resigned ~ sssis.
IN, 20 Attorney General McCsru.
The resigna!cn was prompted. u
10 said. ~ Stockci'E relstioeshfp 70
the Cooyc.s
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
WILL ADDRESS rARhEELs.
Taft viii be Principal Speaker at A.
nuai Dinner.
tRv Associated PresS)

NEW YORK, Nov. 1S.-"A program
for the South" will be- the general
subject OF tn" addresses at the annual
iilra+r e IN" North Carolina Society
OF New York at i've Hotel Aston Do
cemher :. at which William IL. all'
will BE- the principal speaker.
Announc. meM TO tbs efect was
made tonight by the society which IL
arranging for the presence OF other
speakers OF nctc upon this occasion.
Mr.. Taft's speech. i Is expected,
viii, be Of n character to comm'n1
national atteetion and of particular
iutprtsy to the people of the Southern
states.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
WILL BEAR lWo PERCENT INTEREST
Bios Will be Received Up to Close Of
Business on December Next-AIl
Citizens of United States Shall
Have Equal Opportunity to Sub
scribe.
(Dy Associated PresS)

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov. IS. -
Secretary Cortelyou, late today made
public encouragement that he would
receive. bids up 10 the close OF bust
ness Oh December next, fer 100000
600 Panama canal bonds OR any part
thereof. 20 bear two per cent Interest.
The bonds will be dated November
J, 1905. thus making this new issue.
and interest will begin as OF that
date
Redeemable in Gold.
The bonds. by the terms Of the
Law. authorizing their Issue. will b"
rcdeemable in gold in ten years from
their date and payable in 81 years.
AS an evidence Of good faith the sec
rotary requires each bid to be ac-
ccmpanied BY a certified check pay
able to the secretary Of the treasury
for two per cent Of the amount OF
the bid.
The bonds will be issued in de-
nominations of $50, 800 and $1,000
OF coupon bonds. and Of so. $780,
$500 and $4,000 Of registered bonds.
Subscription Unrestricted.
They will be exempt frcm ALL taxes
or duties Of the United States. az
we'll az taxation in any form By or
under State, municipal or local au-
thority. The bonds will be availa'
BILE to national banks as security for
circulating notes. and receivable as
security for public deposits in ma
rional banks. The law forbids their
sale at less than par, and provides
that all citizens OF the United States
shall have equal opportunity to sub
scribe therefor. In considering the
bids, the secretary will award the
first allotment to the bidders oneriEg
the highest price: of two or more
bidders offering the same Price. those
asking for the smaller amounts o.
bonds. will receive priority In the al
lotment.
Has Legal Authority.
The secretary OF the treasury will
issue the bonds under asthority vest
cd in him by acts of Congress approx
ed June %, 1902 and December Fl.
1905. which authorizes the borrowing
on the credit Of the United States OF
the sum OF S13O. 900, 900, or As much
thereof as may be necessary in car
ryipg on the work Of constructing tho
Panama canal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
$4,000 4 YEAR.

Mn. Hswsed eeSad hasst Mansos W
80 This Pit2anee.
NEW YORK. Nov. is.-Mn. Hon.
ard Gould ~ss sllow"d acs.ece ~
aiimouy by Justice BiscoR. 10 u
Supreme Cour, to-day pcndins deos
Sou 81 her suit for divorce.
The IL tho same allovsncc IL
Mr.. Gould has beeu vciuntax1ly -
Irving TO his wife prsesd'ng u -
termination Of her suR. Soe 49,
Ter $4,000 . year.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
UNIFIED FRUIT STEAMER
CARRIAGE ON UTilA REEFS
No immediate Danger 10 Passengers
Though Vessel Is 4 ported to
be Pounding Heavily.

NEW ORLEANS. La. Nov. lS.-A
w'rrl,ss message from the United
Fruit Company's steamer Cartago Is
10 the effect that the Carriage today
ran Oh Utila reefs OF the coast OF
Honduras and is pounding heavily
III. steamer Vaccaio has been sight
cd by the Carriage ard has been sig,
nailed that there Is no imm"ita'"
danger to the passengers Or crew.
The Carriage Is bound from New
Orleans 10 Colon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
TAFT HOLDS CONFERENCE
WITH SHERMAN AID WARD
The Trio Discuss Political Affairs
Generally and the New YORK SEN
atorshio II Particular,

HOT SPRINGS. VA. Nov. IS
There was a conference -. inc Ia''
cottage here this afternoon on New
York politics. E"n IA! pcbtica! ~
fairs. and especially REGARDING per
sch. end measures. pertaiu:E.g 70 tt.'
NIX; ADMINISTRATION.
Tho cn-fe-.cs were President elect
Taft. Vic -presidcn:-nlect Sherman
a,s William Ward. National Reprbli
en- committeeman from New YORK
Tho Presidenf-elect arrived from Gin
cinu-ti this morning aud the vice
r-esiHcJ- -"'ect end Mr.. Ward left fcT
tho Eas- tc-ight. Nr. Sherman VIII
son in Washington -omorrow and IN
rri-aaeIphGa r fore reaching his New
York home.
Reo. to be Serstor.
T-h'Ie TO one TO ~" conferences
~faSs 20 be quoted on tho subject. u
nay tc sts.ed SIS thu opinion q gu
tina. Sccre;5ry Root vi b. the sue
c.ssor =, the Unired States Sen1f'
etc. P'att TVS 81 course. Is he's
cd upcn sbc understanding that Mt
REQ, wishes the place.
JgdSe Taft bss had hpsitancy 'roa
the FIRST IN eiv'-E positive expr 'ss,of
IN his desire 10 make Mr.. Roo; the
preuier Of his caS'o-s u IL a'sr
.:a,., thst " hts pprs"aston ccu'f
-r.y.i, the prt~en; secretary Of srss'
~ou,d retain that portfolio. fTS''
hIs t.pator.ai sm5itious.
n i= the upderstanf nS her" ti,a'
oce OF the mAin r~asons Tor W.
goof.s aesire 70 be relieved q caoi
ROT du.v In that Ssh htmsc!f and
AIRS Root NAY DO nd Of the sone
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
credltoro Get Dividend.
NV Assoctat6d Press.)

NEW YORK. Nov. 1S.-The stock
exchange creditors OF A. o. brown
4 Company tn, brokerage firm that
went into bankruptcy after q day OF
speculation amounting to miiliu-s. re-
ceived 4 2l per cent. dividend On
their claims today for the sale Of two
stock exchange seats for $4,000.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
Britain Wants lslands.

LONDON. Nov. 1S-Ths reports
published here ct the hosting Of tho
stars and Stripes OYER the residence
OF the Governor At 81 Pierre. MiQue
lon. the Frepch tshnds ca the tooSt
Of N " Foundisad by the people OF
St. Pisrre, following q series OF DEM
oustra.icns for free schools. have led
to come OF the newspapers Of Lon
don suggesting that the friction c-n-
stantly arising over these islanda
should BE- finally <nded by FRANCE
transferring them to Great Britain
on the tasis Of exchange for terri
tory elsewhere.
The Globe suggests that Washing.
ton would hardly desire TO strive for
their p0sS ssion. y
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
crowds Continue to Gather.

ST. JOHNS, n. F.. Nov. 1S.-Ad-
vices received from St. Pierre. MIG.
today state that the crowds continue
10 gather In the strslts and about
the government house in spite Of the
police interference. The colonial Of
ficials, the dispatches state, have d.
c'ded to ask the home government
to send to st. Pierre such warships
rs are understood to be now ut New
York, to assist In keeping order.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19

PARIS. Nov. lS.-t Was explatn4d
at the Colonial ministry todsy thtf
rioting at St. Pierre. M'quelcn. ,w4S
not due TO the closing Of CATHOLIC
schools. but to the opening Of . ner
school without the authorization q
the government Tn, dispatches dO
not mention. the hosting OF American
flag.. The trouble Is attributed to t4le
long standing differences batve a Catn.
olics and Radicals. which has been
aggravated by the plight OF the poople
because cf tho prevailing econoUtc
distress due to the decay Of tbs 6sh-
ing industry. -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
HAAS BODY cREMaTco.
erief Funeral Services Under Ausp ess
Of Red Men.
fBv the Associated Press. }

fEv the associated Prrss.|
san FRANCISCO CAL. Nov. is
Brief funeral services. according ="
the ritual OF :hc Improved Orde 81
Red Men. were held To-Day :"r MOTHS
Haas. who comm 10. su.cIi' a'tr
stoo ing Francis J Ticn'y 4 s"or"
Of friends and r"!T'Iv'': w"r" nresrn'
~ he forme- Ie@;G'IC" 2i Haas IN
NcA!ister street
The body was escorted hy squad
Of mounted ,.Oiicc I'D the Odd FeRsWs'
cemetery where |: va, cTemafcd.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
w7rsnr's NARROW ESCAPE.
Cham Ct propeI!-r snsps; Quick W.
Ssves Operator.

LEMANS. Nov. iS.-Wfibur W7shN
The American asroplsDis'. hid . mar
row cScayr today from scrtous r.
fur. in an accidrut eimiiar ID that
which happ~nrf to he brother Or
yHhs arroplaDc Al Fort Myer snTc
weeks ago.
tn caain 10 ono Of 'h. propef "rs
broke whoa he ~G< nILiGS HIS sc
ond flight this afternoon. and To- Wa
ciin- began - turn ovrr
Wright. With msTyeI,Ci. p-esct~e
of mind. .e-cSablished the baisnc" ri
tho scropign' By leaning TO ore SIDE
spd Gu: OF the motor. dosccsSds N
safety.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19

THE DAILY press % the
only Newspaper published IN
Newport News that receives the
full news serviee Of the Also.
etated Press.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-11-19
rns wsArnsa

Fair Thursday and Friday;
light winds becoming seuthsriy.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-24
CONSTABLE FEES.

Constables fees State of Ohio VS..
Giuseppe Gioffritta ................ 20
Constables fees State of Ohio VS..
Otto Mahaney ..................... 81
Constables fees State of ohio vs..
Willie Mayse .....,,............... 3.S
Constables fees State of Ohio vs..
Chas Markey ..................,... 16.2
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-24
Commissioners Report.

following detailed Of financial transactions
year ending required by Section r. S.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-10-24

Mayme Filiatrault. Asst Clerk
County Commissioners ..,...,.,,.. l5.
j. w. Ulsh, salary agent Humane
Society .,,,,.,..,..,,..,,...,.. 20.
V. Perle Garfield, Clerk Board
County Commissioners ......... 800.
| Sherman Dixon, salary Janitor at
| Court House .................,,,,,.. 720,(
John Haines, salary janitor at
Court House and fireman at
Court House and Jail ...,..... 720
ROADS-Location ana Construction.
Il. s, Ault engineers rees..,.. 10
OTHER EXPENSES.
I. w. IT. Roberts 1900 cubic yards
of earth for FIJI Roberts bridge POS.
A. Kinds. 15O0 cubic yards of
earth for fiji Roberts bridge, 105
Dr. r. NJ Douce, 700 cubic yards
! OF enrth for fill Roberts bridge 49,
The Marion Star, publishing road
3 notice OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES o.
SoLDIERS-BII OF
q. A. T4 Markwith, burial Benja-
min Burns Observation-Disclosures. 30
@ A. J.. Markwith, burial VIM.
@. A. L. Markwith. burial Moan
4 clark ...'',,......-.,,..-.,.,.. 10
New-York tribune., 1908-09-06

with branches. A line starts. for instance at a
point near the wall the south and proceeds to
the wall the north. having a loop at each end
merely for turning the trains.
Seven of these subways go across the city IN
different directions, and passengers change from
one to another by going through passages and
without paying extra fare This method at least
has the advantage of preventing branches ana
crossovers. and conduces to safe and rapid oper-
alton.
Vienna has an admirable subway and depressed
railroad which when electrically operated and
more largely patronized. will become very valuable
but Vienna has been purchasing public utilities at
such rapid rate that the city appears to have no
money to perfect them.
London is in the midst of rapid transit expert
ulents ALI of the underground roads are owned
by companies The old London underground is no
longer operated by steam, but by electricity 1t is
however, so cluttered up by multitude OF suour
ban branches that it's operation is slow This
road as we'll as the Staatbahn at Berlin shows
that a strictly urban rapid transit line cannot De
used for both urban and long distance trans
Switches. crossovers and variety OF destinations
make them perform both functions poorly. The
three new lines, called the Yerkes tubes. do not
pay. 1t looks though. from a. hnanclai point
of view some or all of them were premature
.Other things being equal. Londoner prefers
to ride in the open air. Autounobiis onniouses
have been taking business from these ROADS as
we'll as from others.
tireI,, different pIan from those in any other city
being tube tunnels far below the surface OF the
streets and not disturbing pipes or buildings This
method seemed the best, because Lonoon Is anaef-
laid with a non-water bearing clay which is adfn-
rable for such construction, but IL turns out thst
the cost of operating elevators at the stations Is
about per cent of the gross income Wnlch is
heavy burden on profitable operation. The tube
tracks are smoother ana bester laid than our sub
way tracks; the cars. although OF metal are
lighter; the running gear is better made 50 that
+ba noise and vibration less than here. and
thera is M anparent generation of heat. The deep
construction has allowed grades 10 be so arranged
that train approaches station uphill and leaves
il downhill thus saving power and doing away
with the jar"
New-York tribune., 1908-09-06
NEW TECHNICAL DICTIONARY,
Federal Government Of Germany Takes Up
Work of Preparation.

consul General Richard Guenther- of FrankforH
says that at the annual meeting of the AsSoca-
ton of German Engineers. held recently at Dres-
den. announcement was made that the work OF
compiling and publishing a technical Ue-
ticnary. which was conducted under the auspices
OF the association, had to be stopped beeaase y
was found that the expenses would amount %
more than four times the estimates
''fhe great progress IN science and Industries.
Mr. Guenther says. had created vast mass p
new terms and matter. largely ia excess OF Na7'
had been estimated the beginning This step-
page Is greatly to be regretted. the need 0t
new technical dictionary and encyeopsda
,acuteiy felt by thousands CT persons engaged .
scientific research. in all lines Of eonln1srce a'
production. in literature. journalism and "a -
administration OF state and municipal goEefnNee-
1t is, however, satisfactory 10 note taae
executive board OF the Association OF German =
sineeTs has made strenuous efforts to take - -
complete this valuable work. and has saccseos'
obtaining therefor the aid OF the federal sOss
raent Of Germany and OF the Ministry OF Eesess'S
OF the Prussian kingcom.'