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New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
SUIT AGAINST KING DISMISSED

Boston. Feb 27--On the ground that the suit
was In effect against King Edward VII the action
of Anne Bridget Mason against the IntercoIort,I
hallway Company. of Canada, for personal in
juries was to-day dismissed by the fun bench cr
the supreme Court The court held that the de-
fendant company was operated by King Edward.
as It's revenues were government revenues OF ~,
Dominion of Canada
The law OF nations and the usage OF civilized
countries does not countenance a suit against A
sovereign, The court declared. and so IL has no
Jurisdiction
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
GUARANTEES FROM CUBA.
Question Not To Be Considered Until New
Government Is Established N the Island

washington Feb. ZT.-Whether not guarantees
WILL he enacted of the Cuban government by ths
Irnf+ed States when the American regime terTni-
mates is a question which will not be taken UP for
consideration until after the finaI elections have
been held Cuba and a government established
there capable Of responsible action This expIana-
ticn of the question made to-day in author
itatfve quarter II added that Inference
one way or the other should be drawn. as the fact
is that the subject Cuban guarantees to tha
United reality being considered. for
the reason given.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
GERMANY APPROVES OF FLEETS TRIP

tBy Telegraph to The FrhuleI
New Haven Feb. 27.-President Hadley of Yale,
who has just returned from Germanw, said to-day
that country fuHy approved of Americas course
sending her fleet the Pacific.
IN Germany there Is a great deal of interest
expressed in the foreign policy of the United
States particularly with reference to our conduct
in the Far East he said. There is comparatively
little interest shown American internal politics.
and that chiefly from a financial STANDPOINT
Germans approve of sending the fleet 10 the
Pacific but ii Is with iour policy in the Far East
that they are mostly concerned
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
BLACK HAND WORK IN DIsAPPEARANces
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Richmond Va, Feb. 27.-After receiving Black
Hand letters threatening him with death unless he
agreed pay n certain of money Andrea
Sparti, Italian labor agent has rnysteriousy
disappeared and is believed to have been killed by
the Black Hand in New York He went TO New
York recently 10 renew his license after having
had trouble with a party Of Iaborers which he
brought to Virginia tot work in slate quarres
His wife, after waiting several weeks for her
husband. went to New York 10 look for him since
which time nothing has been heard from her
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
NO FRICTION OVER HAYTlAN REFUGEES

Paris, Feb. 2-The reports that friction hss
arisen between France and the United States in the
matter Of the Haytian revolutionary refugees who
found shelter in the French Consulate ~ Gonaives
and ST. Marc, Hayt, Were given official denial to-
day. France has no intention OF modifying her de-
clsion. announced last week, that she would not
turn over the refugees 10 the Haytian authorities
as she does not believe that the government of
General Nord Alexis would give them q fair trial
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
MAKE CLAIM TO NAME BRYAN PARTY"

Harrisburg. Penn, Feb. 27.-Papers claiming the
right to the exclusive of the title Bryan
party for the nomination and election of caudi-
dates in Pennsylvania this year were filed here to-
day by Ludwig Huebner. James Savle, jr.. Thomas
Quinlan. Thomas Scully and William A Carr of
Philadelphia. IN their statement of pre-emption
the signers set forth that they take the name TO
form party to support the principles of William
Jennings Bryan and for the further purpose of
assisting to defeat the devices Of the false
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
GOVERNOR GIVES A HEARING.

Albany, Feb Ex-Governor Hughes to-day heard
arguments TO his jurisdiction hear and deter
mine charges filed with him against a Mayor of a
city of the second class. Briefs the question
were submitted and decision reserved. The hearin,.
was the outcome of charges flied with the Governor.
against Mayor Mann OF Troy by the Troy Minis
terial Association which alleged that Mayor Mann
permitted gambling houses TO run and saloons to
remain open Sunday in Troy.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
WISCONSIN ENDORSES LA TOILETTE.

Milwaukee, Feb. 27.-The Republican State Cen
trai Committee passed resolutions to-day indorsing
Senator La Toilette a candidate for President
after bitter fight by the members of the commit
tee who opposed the original La Toilette resolution
The La Toilette leaders, after contest lasting all
the afternoon, agreed a substitute which in
dorsed the present state administration as well as
Ia Toilette
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
BILL FOR NEW YORK CITY ROADWAY

tBy Telegraph The Tribune.
Albany, Feb. PA bill introduced to-day by SEN
ator Thompson authorizes the City of New York
TO build roadway varying from 100 to 100 feet In
width. from the northwesterly side of Highland
Boulevard to the southwesterly side of Hoffman
Boulevard, in the Borough OF Queens.
Assemblyman De Groot introduced a bill pro-
vidng for 10-cent electricity in the boroughs of
Brooklyn and Queens. At present the rate is 1g
cents a kilowatt hour.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN, CALL.

St Paul. MINI, Feb. 27--The Republican State
Central Committee met here this afternoon and
called the convention to select delegates to the
national convention in Minneapolis April 16 The
regular convention for the nomination of Of
icers was called for ST Paul July and the county
conventions June -.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
DRIVE JAP ENGINEER FROM FORT.

TBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Galveston, Feb. 27.-kyochi Aki, a jap
anese engineer who says he is in this country
studying harhor navigation work for his govern
ment. was driven from the Notifications at Fort
Crockett to-day. The batteries at this fort have
lust been completed and the guns mounted The
japanese engaged tug and inspected the harbor
The tug steamed close to the fortifications and
Akf asked many questions and studied the batter
les through field glasses.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
HUGHES CAMPAIGN IN KENTUCKY.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

fBy Telegraph. The Tribunel
Louisville. Feb. IA. r. Humphreys OF New
York field manager of the Hughes campaign
propaganda arrived here to-day and held all
day conference with local Republicans. y strong
Gght for Kentucky delegates will be made by those
interested in the Hughes campaign.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
FOR TAFT IN 7TH OHIO DISTRICT

Springfield. Ohio, Feb 27.-General J. Warren
Keifer Was nominated for a third Congress
by the 9TH District Republicans here to-day. Gen
eral Keifer and Senator W. =. Orr of Piqua. We're
named as delegates the national convention and
instructed TO vote for Taft.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28

a hearing March by Police Maglstrafs
Eaun1er In the Adams street court yesterday. The
Are occurred 80 o'clock yesterday morning
Piles of kindlings We're found in the lower halls
OF both houses. Ciano pleaded not guilty and was
sent to the Raymond street Jail
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
TENEMENT OWNER HELD FOR aeso.

Charged with trying to burn down his .
houses at Nos A and 40 Emmett street Rrooti
and endangering the lives of a hundred ,,s $3.50
lsnazio Ciano an Italian grocer was held q, 60 a.,
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
MICHIGAN DISTRICT FOR TAFT.

Bay City, Mich. Feb 27.-The Republican con-
venton of the 10th Michigan Congress District in
dorsed Secretary Taft to-day and chose as dele
gates to the national convention Edgar B. Foss
Of Bay city, and Judge Nelson Sharpe. of West
Branch.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
INDoRsE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR.

IoW-viIle y. y Feb. 27.-The Lewis County Re
publican Convention adopted resolutions to-day
iudorsing the administration of President Roose-
Welt and Governor Hughes as the candidate of
the Republicans of the state for President
New-York tribune., 1908-02-28
NEVADA BANKER INDICTED.

Carson. New, Feb. 27-The O:msby County
Grand Jury returned an indictment to-day AGAINST
l. b. hickey. president of the State Bank on six
counts for embezzlemeni. fixing bail al slafno ~,
each count, $1,000 all.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Decatur News.

Decatur is destined to be the
greatesC city in Illinois. William
Hammonds bought the residence
of Ed Scott, 918 N. Monroe, the
consideration being 81, $50 cash.
This makes several pieces of
property owned by Mr.. Ham
nous. young man who deserves
much credit.-Mrs. Harvey Rob.
erson returned from Chicago,
Friday. the 14th, where she has
been to attend the funeral of her
neice whose death was caused by
fire. Arthur Wendell, who is one
of our mail clerks in the post
Office, is on the sick list. We
hope TO see him up soon. Mrs
Ellen Llnston is on the S OK list
this week Mrs John F. Moore
of 755 N. Merser street. who has
been confined to her bed with la
grippe, is improving. Simon
/ Dupee is yet at the Illinois Gen.
tral as head cook. This proves
to US that he is the man for the
place for he has been there for
nearly two years.-Samuel Rob
erson is a young man that deser
yes much credit. He came here
a stranger and has bought prop
erty aud made for himself rep
utation that will go with him all
through life.-H. A. Donagan a
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Lincoln, ILL.,, Items.

Mrs. Amanda Taylor attended
the funeral of Rev. J. W. H.
Jackson at Springfield Robert
Fortu is suffering with his foot
which was shot by accident by
one of his playmates last week.
The Willing Workers social that
was given on the II, was grand
success. The Booker r. Wash
ington Club met at the home of
Miss K. B. Wilson, last Tuesday
evening.-Allen Chapel Quarter
ly meeting, Sunday, Feb. %,
Rev. Cottman will conduct the
services. The W. W. Club met
at the home of Mrs. v Madison.
last Thursday.-The B. l. Club
is making preparations to give a
grand entertainment on the Sd Of
next month at Allen chapel. =
The True Reformers meet Tues.
day. Feb. 25. All members are
requested to be present. Joel
Motley left Thursday for Bloom
ington with fine lot Of dogs to
attend the dog show.-We are
working very hard to get the
Fo rum in every home in the city
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Bloomington News.

Mrs. Alice Jefferson, who was
in the City attending the funeral
of her father, has returned to her
home in Columbus, Ohio.-Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Samuels have
returned to their home in Spring
field, having attended the funer-
al of their father, Plous SamueIs.
Sunday afternoon at 3 O. clock.
the mem bers and friends of the
Mt. Pisgah Bsptist church, held
memorial service of the ate
Florence Stanton. Elder Hal!
otficated aud the choir of the Sd
Christian church furnished the
usic.-Mr. Binom has moved
his family back to this city from
Colorado and says there is no
place like Bloomington The
Woman's Club entertained the
Bloomington people of Bloom.
ington with full rendered pro.
gram Thursday evening Col
Marshall addressed "a goodIy
number of people Tuesday even
ing at the Washngtouian hall in
behalf Of Co. G.. StearIes' band
rendered special music. The
choir of the Sd Christian church
will sing in Normal. Sunday
afternoon at the Linden Street
Christian church Last Tuesday
Il. L. Davis and Miss Myrtle
Anderson stole march on their
Bloomington friends and eIoped
10 Davenport. Iowa, where the
marriage VOWS were solemnized
They visited several surrounding
towns and returned home They
will go to Housekeeping shortly
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Of Illinois

Now conspicuously before the
nation as a man of retaitOry
proclivlties. He gave his side of
the asylum question, now being
investigated for maltreatment on
the part of officials to inmates, in
a lengthy document. Gov De-
neen called the men who accused
him of bringing politics into the
affair: ''porch climbers, peddlers
of malicious falsehood, etc, The
governor is no coward, and usu.
ally proves himself to be on the
right side.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

We wish them success. Milton
Jackson has returned to his home
in Peoria after three weeks Wis
it with Pearl Robinson.-Alex
Fields of Assumption visited
frien ends this week.-Mrs.. Skinner
visited his wife in Quincy, Sun
day.-Mrs. I, Sanders, of S. Main
street, entertained tha Sewing
Circle of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist
church, last Thursday afternoon.
A dainty lunch was served
Mrs. VIM. Caldwell of W. Mon.
roe street, entertained the Sew.
ing Circle of the Christian church
last Thursday afternoon.-Elder
Hall was indisposed last week.
Mr.. D. Moore is iIl.-Lagrippe
seems to have captured the town
If you have any news for The
Forum, telephone 86O.L.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Historical.

The Historical and Old Settlers
Club will hold their monthly
meeting at the residence of Rev.
Jason Bundy on the Oath at 8 p.
N. All old and young settlers
invited to attend these MEETINGS.
A neat program will be rendered.
DR., j. H. Magee, Pres,
Jennie Coleman McClain, Secy.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

Don't forget the day and date
of the Promenade at Masonic hall
A good time assured.
Be on your way Thursday eve.
Feb q, to attend TIE Prone
made given by the Maple Leaf
Social Club.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
AtJucks Clubs Ban
Quet at st. Paul.

Despite the severe snow storm.
there were many people out last Thu
evening at ST. Paul A. M. E. church
to witness the program and partake
of the social features of the At
tucks Clubs third banquet.
The affair was held in the lecture
room, as the crowd was small This
was probably the ablest program.
fro n literary and oratorical view
point, rendered in this city for years.
1t was, without the least bit of ex
aggeration; the most profound and
efficacious, we have heard since we
made this city our habitat.
We shall not elaborate, but a spec
la tribute is due each participant.
A lso the ladies in charge of the re.
freshments, coming as they did, over
the snow and in the rain. The pro-
gram rendered follows:
Invocation, n,........... Rev. T. Price
Overture, Mrs. Pearl Woods Drake
Lincoln, ................. r. "A Byrd
Comparative Race Ability,
.............. DR.. Jas. e. Henderson
Solo. Miss Nancy Brown
douglass, ...............W w. r. Scott
Employment, how shall we procure
lG!. !........' ...'.............O V. ROyall
instrumental solo, Mrs. P. w. Drake
Duet, Miss Brown and Mrs. Yates.
Special comment must be paid Mrs.
Drake. She is ssimply master at
the pianO-her touch shows certain
high musical ability, and Miss Nan.
cy Brown, vocalist, is uneQualed for
sweetness and euphony of voice. The
duett by Yates and Brown was the
hit of Intervening. r. A. Byrd made
one of the finest practical common
sense speeches on Lincoln, we have
heard, and his eXhOrtatiOn for the
race to :'sale on' may well be called
excellent. w. T. Scott spoke onsthe
life of and works of Fred Douglas,
tracing his career from slavery to
conspicuous figure at Washington.
ouihldhOIlIB VIC dUUCuUlOu duu du-
miration of the world O. Y. Roy
all, being a lawyer. always presents
his case logical aud with force-his
was mastery speech, he declared
one honest, proficient. persevering,
frugal man, is worth more. as
means to opening the way for en-
ployment, than Thousand petitions
and protests Keep apace with the
times he urged-he is brilliant
young man. whose future as law
yer, is good DR.. Henderson's argu-
ment was so eloquent and so ably de-
livered, that we are minus language
adequate to do justice to the same
master piece of literary and histo-
rical production, worthy to have been
read before amp pathological or phi
lological body of Boston-that paper,
we regret, was not heard by all of
Springfield Indeed the entire pro-
gram. If no more is done, the in
auguration Of this club, was not in
vain, and this demonstrates only in
small measure, what is to be done.
e. L. Il.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

young business man of Lincoln
will speak at the great True Re
formers concert, the "a, on Tru
Reformerism, the greatest Ne
gro organization of to day. B,
sure and hear hin.-Leap year
Wanted a husband, Ethel Cald
well.-William Waters, 462 S
Broadway street, is thinking o
buying property here; he is the
owner of several pieces of prop
erty in the southern part Of the
state. Watch him, Decatur peo
ple.-Rev S. B. Jones, pastor o
St. Peters churches, Is doing {
great work here. He is an up
to-date and progressive youns
man, and deserve great credit fol
the effort he and his wife are
putting forth to better the con
dtlon of the church. .-Severa
Decatur people attended the fun
eral of father Rev. j. W. H
Jackson who passed into the
great beyond. Wednesday, Feb
%, at II o'clock, and was taker
to Springfield for burial. No one
will miss him except those who
know the value Of humane sou
he was one of the greatest Negro
preachers that ever lived, and
his work in Decatur has never
been excelled, and he was race
man from start to finish. He
fought in the civil war that we
might have right to the free.
dom. His work in life will al
ways be remembered. Rev. N
Alexander Of Galesburg, former
ly pastor OF the Antioch Baptist
church, preached at that church
last Thursday. Rev. Alexander
was here among his ma J
friends for several days, The
Novelty Club met at Mrs. r. H
OIiphant's last Wednesday even
ing.-The Sewing Circle of the
Baptist church met at the home
of Mrs. James Lee on S. Mair
street, last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. William Price of n. Mon
roe street, is yet confined to hel
bed We hope she will soon re.
cover.-Mrs. G.. W. Montgomery
and Mrs. w. H. Ruhnel are re.
ported on the sick list. Last Sun.
day evening St. Peters church
celebrated the anniversary OF
three great men, Richard Allen,
Frederick Douglas and Abraham
Lincoln. The music by the choir
was fine. Excellent papers were
read by The following persons
Life of Richard Allen, Willie
Neil, Douglas, M. J. Poke, Lin
coin, Chas. Lawrence. There
was also a paper read by Mrs
Cnas. Browner, subject, The
Duty of the Church to the Chill
dren. Recital by William Ham
mons, subject, Does it pay. His
selection was fine and was wei
delivered When you want tt
buy property, rent or take out {
fire or life insurance, subscribe
for The Forum or other Negro
papers, be sure and see H. A
Watkins, II and II Haworth Blk
old phone 1927. Be sure and
give him your news for The Fo
rum; he will treat you right. LIE
every Negro support Negro new!
papers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
CORTELYOU BOND
SUIT POSTPONED
IN GOULD'S COURT

Hearing in the Injunction proceedings
pending in the District Supreme Court
against Secretary COrtelyOu. instituted
by George ". Austin, Of New York, was
postponed by Justice Gould today On
motion Of Attorney Chambers, for Mr.
Austin, the court set the hearing Tor
next Monday. The change VAS made IL
order that Mr.. Austin might b. present.
Secretary CoTtelyou today Iiled an
swer TO the suit brought by the New
Yorker. who alleges that the Govern
ment was defrauded out Of nearly 5000
OOQ in the awards OF the recent Panama
bonds The answer was fled through
Assistant District Attorney Stuart SIC
Namara.
IN Il secretary CortelyOu states the
complainant is absolutely unable to full
ill the obligations contained in his
original BILL as he (Austin) is without
financial responsibility. Austin alleged
in his bill that he would purchase 5000,
900 worth Of these bonds at rate OF
103 3I5 and that another broken in New
York stood ready 10 purchase SI,oOooel
worth Of them
The awards made by Secretary Cor
telyOu, Austin alleged in his bill, were
greatly below his bid, and consequently
the United States was the loser TO the
extent Of several million dollars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
Diplomats Guests at the While House
Mrs. ChiIds Guest
Of Mrs. Dwight
At afternoon Tea

Mrs. John ". Dwight will entertain at
tea this afternoon complimentary 10 her
mother, Mrs. Childs. of Los Angeles,
Cal. Tan vases filled with American
Beauty roses viii be placed in the
drawing room. and in the dining-room
the only decorations Will be quantities
OF Richmond roses on the tea table, at
which Mrs. Depew. wife of Senator De-
pew assisted by Miss Mary Patten, viii
pour tea.
Assisting Mrs. Dwight and Mrs.
Childs In receiving viii be Mrs. Brom-
well, wife of Col Charles S. Bromwell
Mrs. Vrooman, Miss Redman, of Los
Angeles. Cal, a house guest: Miss Lucy
Kecn, Miss Lowering, Miss Terry, Miss
Crosby, Miss Maxwell Miss ETro!
Brown. and Miss Ella Bender.
Mrs. Dwight will wear gown OF
white meteor satin with efectiva
touches OF gold lace. Her mothe- Mrs
Childs viii wear gray velvet and lace
and Miss Redman will wear a gown OF
rose crepe de chine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17

Miss Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker
OF the House Of Representative, was
hostess at luncheon today in her nome
on Vermont avenue, complimentary 20
Nine Creel wife of the ambassador
from Mexico. The luncheon vas one or
a series Of farewell entertainments in
honor OF Nine. CrceI that have beer
given prior 70 her departure tomorrow
or Sunday for a three months leave Of
absence to Chihuahua Mexico, OF
which the ambassador is he governor
This evening the AMBASSADOR and
Nine. CreeI Will be entert ined at din
ner by the Mexican minister to Cuba,
who is also the counselor Of the en-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN
IN REVIVAL MEETINGS

HamIlne Church has been crowded
throughout the past week because Of
the revival meetings being held under
the leadership OF the Rev. Thomas Har-
rison. OF Dorchester. Mass. The Rev.
Mr.. Harrison will continue to hold the
meetings for three and a half weeks.
Mr. Harrison has mad success with
hts eyangelistic meetings during the
past thIrty-tWo years; in fact, when he
started he was known as the Boy
Preacher" on account OF his extreme
youth. His results were such that dur
ing he protracted meetings AT Indian
apolis Ind over 5000 were. converted F,
during a series of meetings at the late
Dr. Talmage's church, in Brooklyn,
$40 went to the altar. In nearly all
the large cities IN which he has held
meetings results were relatively the
same.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
-Fho.7 caI gright. l9o3. by ciHr1nst-

bassy here. and IN the absence OF the
ambassador the charge d'a1aires Of
the embassy here. and Nine. Godoy.
Yesterday afternoon Mime. Creel was
at home for the last time this season
10 an unusually large number Of callers,
who came 10 bid her farewell Nine.
CreeI received alone. and Nine. Godoy
and Miss Godoy 7ra-.ied in the dining
room, Nine. GodOy at the tea table,
and Miss Cooley at the punch bowl
Nine Creel's gown was OF blue Chif-
f1n with a yoke or white lace and
effective bands OF velvet trimmings.
Nine Goaoy wore white embroidered
silk. and Miss Goioy pale green chiffon
and lace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
HARRY ALDRIDGE DEAD
AT HIS HOME IN LONDON

News has just been received here
that Harry W. Aldridge, who lived In
Washington twenty-five years, died ~
his home IN London. England. New
Year Day. at the age OF sixty-hve
years.
Mr.. Aldridge was a native Of Eng
land. He was born on one OF the out
lying provinces and was an ornamental
iron worker IN London. When young
man he removed 10 this country with
his family, making his home IN Wash
lngton.
His son still lives at the former fam
lily residence. - II street northeast
Mr. Aldridge was a member Of the
Washington Cricket Club and also 81.
Georges Lodge, which Is a local branch
% e, Wideiy-knOWn British OrGer.
He Is survived BY two children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-17
Dr.. RAMsBuRGH RETURNs.

Or. Jesse II. Ramsburgh, OF the Port
ner. who has been IN Frederick, Ma.
at the bedside OF his mother, returned
to Washington today. HIS mother. Mrs.
John s. Ramsburgh. wife Of one OF
F'rederiClk's best known citizens, was
critically IN for sveral weeks. but the
family physician. DIT. Thomas 3. john
son. reports her TO be greatly improved
today