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New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
4 BUREAU OF REPUBLICS.
President Cabrera Opens Great
WOrk for Central 4merica.

Guatemala City. Sept 16 CspeciaD.-The Interna-
tional Bureau Of Central American Republics was
opened here yesterday by President Estrada Ca
brera with fitting exercises The day was also the
anniversary OF the independence OF those countries
The new bureau was established by a convention
signed by the representatives Of the five republics
at the Central American Peace Conference, held at
Washington, last winter It's object is the deve -
ment OF the interests common TO Central America
President Estrada Cabrera spoke Of the necessity
OF the bureau his desire for peace in Central
America and expressed his firm determination 10
establish the obligations under which the contract
ing governments placed themselves TO the United
States and Mexico which are regarded as ample
assurance that the terms Of the convention will be
carried out The chief executives absolute neu-
traty in the last revolution in Honduras, and his
prompt recognition Of the court Of justice at Car
taso Costa Rica, another outgrowth of the peace
conference. are pointed out as abundant proof OF
his attitude
The International Bureau OF Central American
Republics Will occupy a relationship to the latter
countries similar TO that which the International
Bureau Of American Republics now bears 10 those
OF the LATINA Arnerican continent Special effort
will be made 10 reorganize peacefully the states
of Central America and to impress on public edu-
cation an essentially Central American character,
in uniform sense, making it as broad practi-
cal and complete as possible, in accordance with
modern tendencies. The development of the COM
nlerce Of the signatories TO the convention TO
make il more active and profitable and TO pro-
mote agricultural industries is one Of the things
which the bureau viii strive TO accomplish
One Of the important objects will be to make uni
form the civil, commercial and criminal legisla-
ton Of the five republics, recognizing as funda-
mental principles invioability OF life respect
for property and the sacredness of personal
rights.
Uniformity in the system Of custom houses. in
the monetary system. in such manner as to OBJ
tain fixed rate of exchange. and general SANTA
ri0n 10 arranged.
The bureau will be medium Of intelligence
among the signatories, and win issue the
spective countries all reports and information
necessary for the development Of the relations and
interests intrusted TO ii. While independent OF
The international bureau at Washington, the
established in Guatemala City will maintain inter
course with latter. The expenses for the
maintenance of the new institution will be paid In
equal parts by the countries constituting IT,
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

OF the punch occurred on the New Jersey Central
few days ago II was through train from 81
Louis that was obliged 10 stop Plai1feld 70
let on passenger. and. usual. there was a
large crowd waiting 10 board the train. being
anxious 20 catch express 20 New York Among
the passengers were two women aud the daugh-
ter OF one. who was all OF fifteen years. -
train was crowded and the trio was obliged 70
stand The mother o. the daughter remarked 70
her companion: 7 carry trip ticket which l9
conductor punches. but he never asks for tcksr
for my daughter. See how work itT'
Just then the conductor came through punched
the wonan's ticket. and turning to the daughter
said: Your ticket?' The girl looked rouplussed.
but the conductor was insistenr. and finally the
woman brought half-tickst out OF her glove
At the same time she addressed the conductor
Now that you particular about taking
tickets, demand seat Madam replied ths
conductor. you had business getting ths
train. Plainheld Is not a regular advertised
stop. and you VIII have TO take your chance for
seat
Are all the seats taken in the PuIlmans con-
unued the woman They are replied the cor
ductOr. and. besides. you could not have q seat
there n they We're not" The woman. her dansa-
ter and companion We're obliged 10 stand al tne
way 10 New York. while the rest OF the passen-
gers simply smiled
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
FRENCH PRICES RISING.
Alarming Increase in the Cost OF
NecessdrIes.

Paris Gent 1.-THE cost of living In France
Is increasing at a pace which is creating alarm
Although the advance in prices In the last ie"
wars has been common to all countries. 1t seems
te have been more rapid in France than eise-
where Not only foodstufs Of every descrapuon'
cIothfnr and other necessaries of life are soihs
up rapidly in price. but rents, which nave re-
nnsined stationary for years. rising at an un-
nrecedented rate The official statistics OK the
cost of all sorts of supplies for public charities,
Just published. show that within -FOUR years the
average cost of food. clothing, etc. purchased Tor
public charities has increased almost 10 per cent
The increase is indicated in the following items;
Mix 13 per cent; meat. 27 per cent; potatoes. 10
per cent: cheese 1s per cent; oil. 25 per cent;
peas i per cent rice 100 per cent and coke and
wood 20 per cent without exception every
article on the list has gone up from TO 1eo per
cent Even horse meat has risen from 8 to 81
cents pound.
Much of the responsibility for the increase is
attributed TO the additional burdens imposed on
commerce and industry by the weekly day OF rest
law the employers liability act and other meas
ures of socialistic character designed to pro-
tect the masses at the expense OF the more
wealthy classes It is feared, furthermore, that
with the coming of old age pensions and shorter
hours Of labor for which the trade unions are
contending, prices will go higher.
The French taxpayer already carries a larger
burden than the resident Of any other country.
Leaving aside minor communal and village taxes,
about s740 000 900 is raised annually in taxation
Over one-third of the total sum, however, goes
each year for the payment of the interest on
Frances enormous national debt. Another third
is absorbed by the expense of the army, navy and
colonies, leaving only third of the total amount
for the ordinary civil public service
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
WIRELESS MESSAGE FROM FLEET.

Manila Sept 2s-The wireless station at Mala-
banga. in the southern part of the island of
Mndanao, reports this morning that 1t in
communication with the Atlantic battleship feet.
but did ascertain its location The Zamboanga
wireless station the island of Mindanao also re-
ported communication with the feet, but owing
the indstinct signals received appeared be at
great distance. The Malabanga station is the
connecting link between Zamboanga and Manila,
but account of the bad static condition Mala-
banga has been unable 10 get ZamboanEa since
noon Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
SOUTHERN COMMERCIAL CONGRESS.

Albany Ga. Sept PLEADING men, represent
ing the entire South indicating their intention
TO participate in the Southern Commercial Congress
which is 10 meet December T. Numerous CONNER
cial bodies are 10 cooperate in the movement and
state biologists. commissioners OF agriculture and
superntendents OF education and editors will toin
in the project The congress will held in Wash
ington the time that the Rivers and Har-
bors Congress and the national commission for the
conservation of the nations natural resources are
in session.
Messrs- Hester. Dave and Betjernan. who are
actively interested in the project been invited
70 Washington confer with President Roosevelt,
In regard the congress
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
WELCOME to- wARsHlPs AT ApIa.

Apia. Samoa, Sept 81 (via Auckland, Sept 20.
Several vessels Of the American Pacific feet, in
Guiding the cruiser Tennessee, the flagship of the
second division, in command of Rear-Admiral Sc
bree. and the Washington, the Whpple and the
Hopkins, have arrived here. the residents Of Apia
giving the Americans hearty greeting The first
day was devoted TO official visits and native estiv
ties. The officers were entertained at Konmers
in the evening. For tomorrow races a bail and
reception, at which a souvenir album of Samoan
scenery viii DC presented 10 Admiral sebree have
been arranged. Boatloads of fruit were sent out
10 the warships to-day for distribution among the
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
DEATH RATE LOWERED
Cholera Subsiding IN Capital =
Cleaning the City.

ST Petersburg Sept. 21.-There have peen
rs ese cases Of Asatic cholera reported in Russia
&od G102 deaths since the epidemic began IN
St Petersburg alone since the presence oA 'ue
disease was officially admitted, on SepteinDei O.
there have been 1881 cases and lo'o oea'iis
reported.
The figures with reference TO the invasion OF
,,. c,.,, nv the disease cannot be trusted. Pri-
vaSe statistics showed the number OF cases anu
deaths in a single day to be far In excess OIL
those announced by the authorities.
The e-o-ts Of Premier Stolypin and some OF
The higher government officials, however winch
recently have been directed toward arousins eiie
municipal authorities TO action. have resoi'eo III
an aoprecis bic Improvement in sanitary cohai-
tions and 8 consequent decrease IN the disease
as shown by the figures given out to-day. ror
the twenty-four hours ending at noon the NUM-
her OF new cases in the city was 2oo ana the
number Of deaths 143, compared with oi- ne"
cases and 1913 deaths for the previous twenty
four hours, and 35f cases and 162 deaths De-
tween Thursday noon and Friday noon.
The neop,e have taken heart because OF this
Announcement and the health officers and scores
Of doctors attached 10 the cholera corps nave
redoubled their efforts to eradicate the olsease'
Notwithstanding the fact that since the begin
ming OF the epidemic the cases multiplied at an
alarming rate che health officials have been en-
coureged because Of the comparatively low oea1n
rate In 1892 when the cholera carried on thou
sands in Russia the death rate reached 30 per
cent The death rate in the present epidemic
has been between 80 and 35 per cent, and since
the Improvement in sanitary conditions began
the virulent type OF the disease has begun TO
disappear
Though the cholera has been present in st
Petersburg officially less than three weeks, the
disease appeared in the latter part Of August
fer between August so and September there
were 1e5 deaths from Intestinal disorders reg
istered. These are not included in the cholera
statistics, but meteorological experts here be-
ieve that most Of them were from Aslatic
cholera
Difficulty has been experienced in dealing
with the yForkrnen of St Petersburg, who with
their families comprise three-flfths OF the pop
uiation and sre both unable and unwilling TO
comply with sanitary precautions The igno-
rance Of the lower orders and the superstition OF
all classes greatly increase the difficulties OF the
situation. During the early stages OF the cpl
deTnic few could be prevailed upon TO undergo
preventive incubation, which is provided free
Of charge. but latterly the authorities have made
inoculation as far as possible compulsory IN
some quarters Of the city
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

TIE Cleveland is about $4,000 tons. She is IN
tended for the service between New York England
and the Continent in the spring OF 1909. In type
the Cleveland is similar 10 the Amerika and the
Kaiserin Auguste Victoria, although quite
large In the first cabin, accommodating not
than three hundred passengers. a notable feature
is the large number of stateroons for the use of
one passenger well the suites. The dining
the upper deck will be equipped with small
tables seating two four and six persons. There
will be a gymnasium with electrical apparatus.
The second cabin accommodates $50 passengers
The Cleveland is q twin screw steamer with a
speed of about sixteen knots She is 600 feet long
and 65 feet beam. She has five decks. For the
safety of the vessel the latest appliances have been
installed including an automatic hydraulic system
Of closing the watertight doors separating the
eleven watertight compartments into which the hull
is subdivided: automatic fire extinguishers tee-
phones submarine signal system and wireless teleg-
raphy.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
BETTER CONDITIONS AT MANILA.
Only Fourteen Gases and Three Deaths Re
ported in Last Twenty-four Hours.

Manila Sept 2s-There were fourteen new cases
pf cholera ana three deaths reported for the
4penty-four hours ended AT O'Clock this CMon-
day) morning. The entire stafs ot the bureau OF
sciences and OF the local medical schools have been
drafted 10 fight the disease The-two senior classes
OF the medical schools acting nurses and
attendants the various hospitals established for
the treatment OF cholera patients. a serious situa
tion Is caused by the lack Of disinfectants. The
Bureau OF Sciences is experimenting with cleo
triciJy and sea water produce chlorine for use
until new supplies arrive. Enormous quantities of
cisinfectants have been used in the vigorous ef-
forts TO cleanse the city
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

Mr. - Of New Brunswick IS short and fat
nesrsighted and nervous. pompous and quick TEN
pered. He sat in Pennsylvania train the other
morning bound for his Office in New York The
train makes up in New Brunswick. and there are
few commuters left in at $50 a m. So he
had the car practically himself. and proceeded
to bury himself in his morning papers He did not
notice sweet faced little woman board the train
at Isen Children never did interest him any
vav so the boy in Buster Brown suit with her
was pumped down in the seat in front OF the
cornmuter with the advice: Now. Johnny, you be-
still"
Soon the sweet faced little woman's sS5 hat began
10 waver, and then its wearer fell asleep Now
bows are not meant to still, and this chap was
no exception feather few down the aisle. In
an instant the boy after It. Then he esped
the comfortable in the seat in back OF his
mother He felt sociabe. went in. A pretty
green hy lit on the paper and the boy made
grab for II.
Gently the startled commuter pushed the lad
aside but he wanted 10 climb on his lap. Boys
shoes not always clean. and the elderly gem
tleman immaculate. Then the boy saw his
fine gold watch chain and with a little chuckle
of delight gave IT yank and broke IT,
The man was simply livid with rage. He sat
the boy down in the aisle after looking about
heplessly for his mother. but in another instant
the boy back with the request;
Me wanta see pointing with chubby little
finger 10 the window.
The large man moved over 70 the aisle side OF
his seat. but the child tired OF looking out OF
the window and. turning impulsively. threw his
arms about the mans neck
Does anybody own this chiId?'' Indignantly
asked the eommuter. standing in the aisle and ad-
dressing the passengers. now radiant with smiles
Before any could answer the sweet faced
little woman awoke missed her boy. saw him in
the seat behind, and also saw the irate gentle
man. and then said:
why do-er-er-- Why. Uncle Jack!'
Inc man seemed about 70 sink n he aoor TJa
held the boy on his lap all the way in and those
across the aisle heard him say:
How very stupid OF thought recognized
the younsster' which was repeated az least ten
unies between Elizabeth and Jersey City.
woman with fair amount OF nerve can fra
QuehtSy eutwit conductor. but an instance OF
where sas Was cleseriy taken back by the knirht
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
GOSSIP OF THE
COMMUTERS.

Through some trouble with the mechanism of the
ferryboat Scranton the other evening II
crossing the North River from Hoboken 10 Barclay
street, 1t became necessary to enter the Barclay
street slip in reverse position. On the return
journey the pilot decided TO turn the boat around
and did The result that people who
in the front of the boat when they left Barclay
street found themselves in the when they were
in nlidstream There immediate rush for
the newly created front and passengers who were
seated in the middle Of the boat and had not real
lied that the craft turned could understand
the situation for several moments One befuddied
commuter made a beeine for the rear end of the
boat. and 1t took the efforts of several deckhands
TO convince him that he going in the direction
that he desired
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

An Erie commuter got aboard his train the
other morning and said
See that fog?"
Yep; go ahead" said one listener
1T reminds of Taft"
Taft? Hows that?'
"Oh, it's story" said the commuter with the
smile, enjoying the interest on the faces of his
friends
"one day Taft went fishing It was foggy tust
like that Maybe ii was foggier; I dunno ANY
way. he drove along the fog became heavier
but the horse knew the road and Taft had fshed
there before BY and by he heard water falling
so he halted. halted his hook and cast
1t was SO foggy he couldn't the end of his
finger when he struck his thumb in the arnhole
OF his waistcoat- Soon he had nteble He
reeled. took OF a carp. rebaited his hook and
cast again. Then he got another bite soon he
had creeiful. but by that time the fog has u,,aa
and ne round ne was Sun half a mile from water
In fact, he was sitting IN ten acre lot
The coumuter paused
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

''Aw, come on" said whats the answer
'Where'd he get the fish from? III bite said
another.
Mere fooishness.' said a third.
What's it got TO do with the fog?" asked the
fourth.
We'll, I'll tell you but don't blame me You
See it was So foggy that the fish swan right over
the waterfall, the sound of which the wind had
carried to Taft's ear. and kept right On swimming
in the fog
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
POWERS TO RECEIVE KING PETER.

Belgrade. Sept. 27--The "Stampa" says that
a.. oueStion Of the visit Of King Peter the
eign courts will be settled by the joint sc-
fscu Of ths powers The expressed desire of the
powers that the officers who were instrumental in
the death Of King Alexander and Queen Draga
be removed from the active list will be complied
with. says the -stsmpa." after which King Peter
will be received with full honors at the courts
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
A HURRICANE IN GUADELoUPE.
One Coast Steamer Driven Ashore and Heavy
Damage to Property.

Pointe-a- Ptre Guadaloupe. F. ". /. Sept. ~
Communication with outside points which has
been cur of since Thursday by hurricane,
re-established this morning All telegraph land
lines are still down. The gale started Thursday
night. No great damage done at Pointe-a
Pitre but the country districts suffered heavily.
Sugar factories useoofed and the cane was
severely damaged. Many trees were uprooted. One
coast steamer, the name of which is unknown was
wrecked
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
SOLDIER KILLS comRADE-sulcipE

Manila Sept 2s.-A tragedy occurred at Camp
Jessman on Saturday night, resulting in the deaJh
Of Lieutenant Edward J. Bloom, of the 4th Infantry
and Private Suites. Company K of the same regi-
glsut. suttles shot Bloom. and then his own
throat SuttIes died immediately. but Bloom lin
Rered until Sunday night
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

Commuters often observe that:
a conductor may be gentleman but he still has
TO punch his way through car
That the brdkemen with lantern guarding the
of his stalled train always seems TO make
light Of his work
That the average time table is set for the accom-
mediation OF menu.
That the tender Is placed between the locomotive
and cars 10 keep the engine near.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
ITALIANS TRY TO XIII coNsTAsLE.
lRy Telegraph 70 ne rrteuns.1

tBy Telegraph Co TIE TrfbsnsL
Hackensaek. Sept. IA gang OF Italian car
penters from New York began work nsS
house in haywood avenue here to-day. Constants
Louis Gerard ordered the men to stop work ana
the foreman attempted 20 kill him with hafcns1
The cocstshAe drew his revolver AnA Aaran@-
luit-s PeSc-r,z1 grabbed the tc-=mAn- Tia l0@
Lars were rounded I'D and Mayer Dxxc<z rrprr
E.~aaeA t,xul re<y v-re czrzx<.1 1Ez Il DsA
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28

Jersey Central commuters are wondering whether
the railroad on which they ride each day will put
on a a. m or 2 80 a. train from Jersey City
10 Dunellen after the McAdoo tunnels are put in
operation under the Hudson. When a person is
told that all night trains out on Long Island
at half hour intervals the query is natural: why
is not the same service given persons living in
New Jersey?" The Erie has a. m. train and
most Of the railroads shut down all train service
after II 30 Even Newark is shut off from New
York by train after a m, when the last train
leaves the Central terminal in Jersey City The
Central operates train at l 80 a. M but II makes
Its first stop at Bound Brook. The 1 o'clock train
from New York on this railroad is a local. and
goes 10 Duneilen. Theatresoers who dine after a
performance have TO hurry 10 catch the l o'clock
train, and to be compelled to wait until a. m in
the event Of missing the boat is a serious matter
Complaints have been heard frequently about this
condition. and commuters. especially who are
employed nights in New York. have been talking of
pettionins the company for a train to DunelIen at
2 o'clock. At any rate. they hope for improve
ments TO meet the increased facilities which will be
afforded TO Newark when the new tunnels are
opened.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
THE LAUNCH OF THE CLEVELAND.
Countess Won Goetzen Names New Hamburg
American Liner.

Hamburg. Sept. 27-The steamship Cleveland, OF
the Hamburg-American Line, was launched here
yesterday at the yards of Blohm Voss. She is a
sister ship of the Cincinnati. which launched
in July. Countess Goetzen wife of the Prus-
sian Minister at Hamburg. who formerly was Miss
May Loney, of Washington. named the vessel. The
Mayor of Hamburg Dr. Oswald and Count Won
Goetzen made speeches. in which they dwelt on
the intimate relations between the United States
and Germany The Emperor sent personal rep
resentative.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
ILLNESS OF RuMANIA,s KING.

Bucharest, Sept. 27.-Alarming reports are cur
rent regarding the health Of King Charles Of Ru-
mania who recently said 10 have been suffer
ing from an abdominal affection specialist from
Berlin has been requested 70 come here at once TO
attend the King.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
KING ALFONSO VISITS M. FALLleREs

Paris Sept. fixing Alfonso OF Spain, who ar
rived last evening called President Falueres
this morning. In the afternoon he had long con-
ference with Premier Ciemsnceau and M Pichon
the Foreign Minister. the Moroccan situation
Accompanied by Queen Victoria, he left here for
Munich this evening
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
TONS OF EXPLOSIVES SEIZED.

Tifis Sept. 27.-A warehouse stocked with
arms for the revoutionists has been located in
subterranean passage on the edge Of the town.
The police who raided the place seized several
Of explosives, stacks and cases OF rifles and
pistols and $50 primed bombs.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-28
NEWARK pATRoLMAN STRANGELY sHor.

Patrolman Opel. OF the 1st Police Precinct
Newark. who was shot down BY an unknown pr
son. supposed TO be an Italian. near the Lshisa
Valley freight yards in Frelinghuysen avenue thss
city early yesterday morn-ng Is In a critical cor
dition ST. Barnabas's Hospital The police 0,
several cities are looking for his assailant opPe
was shot at close range. He is unable 70 make
statement