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Evening star., 1909-05-09

In New Zealand property left by
husband to his wife or by a wife to
her husband is exempt from death
duty.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
Merchants Sold oleomargarine.

About one hundred merchants of this
city find themselves in the web of the
law for having violated the pure food
laws of the United States. Wholesale
and retail dealers are involved They
have for some years been engaged in
handling oleomargarine and paying no
attention TO the regulations requiring that
the stuff be stamped consnicuously and
that cards announcing that the stun was
sold shall be displayed In their places of
business. Federal inspectors came here
and worked for week or more on the
case. The inspectors were disguised as
1aborers and street-car men and had
no trouble In getting all they wanted
They have complete cases against the
men. and they are 10 be prosecuted TO the
full extent of the law.
The inspectors are working in all parts
of the state, and while no reports OF ar
rests have been made. II Is understood
that cases have been made against DEAL
ers in other cities and that arrests are
impending. and all the cases will be made
up and presented to court at the same
time.
Not one of the railroads In the state
will be required to pay the rebate cou-
pons issued pending the adjudication of
the rate contest. When the corporation
Evening star., 1909-05-09
Enlarging Cotton Mills.

value or effect This ends the rate matter
in Virginia for the present.
Evening star., 1909-05-09
Summer POrtiereS.

It's time take heavy draperes nd
these light hmy portieres i'm their place
a very special D
White Madras Summer Porteres. with wide and Q
stripes of small white .
horizontal blue stripes and tassels Pair "
Heavy Snowflake Curtains color madras. n -
with wide and horizontal red stripes and -
Evening star., 1909-05-09

A sewing machine store would
ask you $40 for machine that will
not do the work this machine will
do and will not last as long. We
give no commissions to agents,
don't have horse hire to pay, etc,
and consequently can afford to sell
ing machine store. This machine h
oak woodwork, full ball-bearing adj
stitch regulator, and is absolutely s
Evening star., 1909-05-09

Very La ayse. Genuine CHARTERED
Oak Primo ess Dresser, exactly like
this illustration. Has extra large
beve,ed French plate mirror. carved
standards. full serpentine swell
front, three deep drawers, brass
trimmings. claw feet and is hi igh-
~ polished.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
BCRI4L or GRAND DUKE
Gar FoIIozcs Body Of Uncle
Through Streets Of CamtaL

ST. Petersburg, Feb. a0.-The body Of Grand Duke
Vladimir AIexandrovtch. eldest uncle OF Frnrero,.
Nicholas. who died In this cry last Wednesday was
taken this morning from the grand dukes paIace
the banks Of the~Neva across the river to the
fortress Of st. Peter and ST Paul. The ceremony
practically the as that which ATTENDED
the burial of Grand Duke Alexis another uncle Of
peror and the grand dukes followed on foot the
gun carriage which bore the coffin. None OF the
representatives of foreign soverelgns was present
They will attend The burial tomorrow
Emperor Nicholas came 10 st. Petersburg from
TsarskOe Selo b. train and drove from the station
10 the palace of Vladimir in open sleigh He
passed through frequented streets without escort
and his presence caused demonstration The
dissolution OF the central terrorist committee Ia
Paris has quieted fears for the safety of his ma
jesty, bur a precautionary measure all passen-
gers arriving from Finland yesterday and to-day
were searched at the frontier for arms The route
residence of Vladimir, adjoining the Winter Palace
the Bridge of Trinity the fortress
The way lined for the enIire distance by
troops, and the street intersections spectators
were massed. No hah at churches was made
The Emperor accompanied by grand dukes
generals and atu5irals. The nctropolitans Of 81
Petersburg and Moscow and leading bishops of
the Orthodox Church took part in the services
The streets of the city white with snow and
along ,he line OF march they were strewn with
green twiss. cmblemauc of the Resurrection
The services the cathedral of the fortress
closed with the chanting by the rnotropolltans and
the imperial choir OF the beautiful Ru ian funeral
liturgy.
The members of the imperial family had lunch-
con at the Winter Palace and returned 10 TsarsLo.
Selo
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
TO EQC4L GERMAN 4RMY.
Haldane Outlines Scheme for United
Force of En- pre-.

London FeE. zo-Speaking al Newcastle this
morning on the subject Of the proposed imperial
general staff the army, Secretary Of War Hal
5ane gave general outline of The strength OF the
ozersea forces contemplated under the imperial
scheme Canada. he said. could easily raise five
II six territorial divisions. Australia five, New
Zealand one and South Africa four or Ave These,
addition 10 the existing divisions OF the
-eTrtoris3 forces Of the United Kingdom. would
give 4 total OF thirty divisions for home defence
With the sixteen divisions OF regulars ready for
,versea service thus hoped, he satd, TO at
ain To al imperial army Of forty-siX divisions,
equivalent 70 fwenJy-three army corps This was
ust the strength of the German army, Mr.. Hal
Sane said. and other army IN the world had
Each a great organization
Ottawa Ont Feb. 26-Canada has formally noti-
fed the imperial War Office that the Canadian gov
srnnlent has approved the schem= proposed by
Secretary Haidane for imperial general stan as
outlined n last imperial conference. The pres
snt Canadian general militia staff viii form the Do
1linions representation the imperial staff, and
conferences viii be held from time time to dis
cuss military questions affecting the common de-
fence Of the empire. The imperial staff viii
exercise no powers OF command. and Canada re-
aims complete autonomy in matters efrecting mi
itia and defence.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
SCARE MESSAGES STILL REACH JAPAN
Specials from California Represent War Feel
ing az General in America

Toxic Feb. 2O.-The special correspondence to
the "Asahi" from IT'S San Francisco correspondent
continues to represent the situation most alarm
ing The specials say that the antiJapanese senti
ment is rapidly spreading and that the war feeling
In America is general These specials. widely cir
culated and copied contribute sustain the feeling
Of uneasiness among the Japanese people ''Nich
Nichi'' a paper owned by X. Kato. the japanese
Ambassador to England, says to-day:
Americans continue regard Japan with suspi-
cion and this i'll feeling continues. notwithstanding
the efforts 81 the Japanese government and people
10 provc the sincerity and cordiaty Of their feel
ings This distrust extends throughout Europe It
is incomprehensible 10 our people why America and
Europe continue 70 regard japan seeking war
Two wars were sufficient. We want peace in the
future War with America could only be forced by
the United States threatening the Independence OF
Japan II is unnecessary for America 10 fortffy
itself against Japan.
The editorial closes by quoting the text Of the
Roosevelt telegraphic dispatch the California
Legislature expressing the belief that the passage
Of the bill would lead serious consequences The
paper contends that this message shows that even
the federal government regarded probable
but that utterly mistaken
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
FISHERY TREfTY TERMS,
Canadians Got Word Liberties
Substituted for Rights"

ottawa ont. Feb. 2o-The treaty defining the
rights Of American fishermen 10 fish in Canadian
and Newfoundland waters. which now goes 20 The
Hague for adjudication disputed points has
been made public.
In the negotiations the Americans sought TO have
the word rights used but under Canadian press
,re the word liberties substituted.
The British mold that Americans are subject to
reasonable local restrictions in exercising uber-
ties" The American contention against this
they maintaining that any restriction be con-
Cured in BY the United States. Canada also con-
tends that the three-nile limit does enter BAYS
Of less than six miles I'm width The Americans
assert 1t follows the shore line
a supplementary agreement between Ambassa-
dor Bryce and Mr. Root provides that the agree
ment OF ISs5 for the use OF Canso Strait and the
Bay OF Fundy shall oe continued without prejudice
70 Canasls's claim exclusive Jurisdiction in
these wateIa-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
A SEA CODE EXPECTED
AMERICA HANGS BAt n.
Concession of Single Point WiH
Bring Success to Conference.

Especial hr French Cable - The Tribune
London Feb 20-The international naval CO..
ference. after narrowly escaping grounding Is
heading for smooth water. II Will cross the
hs-hor hsr next week unless il is hopelessly
blocked AZ the last moment by the state De
y,a-tnnent al Washington. There has beeh
sharp controversy between Germany ana Eng
land in the last fortnight, and Japan has SHOWN
power OF resistance, but the various difnculties
have been disentangled. and the conference Is
row ready to unite in recommending ueliilI'7
code of beIligerent and neutral rights 10 ten
maritime powers and TO bring the internatlohal
prize court into existence. only one important
-,ojnt which the conference has been considering
Is unsettled. and that is the conversion OF mer-
chant ships into cruisers in time Of war Ihat
Is dropped by common consent. but law OF
blockade. the principle Of continuous voyage
lists OF absolute I'd conditional contraband and
of goods exempt from seizure in the transfer OF
commerce from one flag TO another have been
settled
The fate Of the conference hangs upon the
action OF the State Department, which Is with
holding it's consent from single point Amer
ican precedents have been brought 10 bear on
each side Of the controversy at different periods.
NJ that no vital concession viii be necessary In
r-der 10 meet the wishes Of the other nine
rpWers. vet if assent be refused. the conVen-
g5n viii be thrown out, the conference VIII
leak cd and q highly important concordat III
the practice Of maritime nations Will he vetoed
There must be unanimous action next week or
the conference will adjourn without definite
results and il will be long time before another
meeting for settling belligerent and neutral
rights he held
The issue is important to the welfare OF
ire world that the sanction Of the Washington
government 10 the new convention is expected
with confidence by the members Of the con-
ference II viii be one OF the closing acts OF
Nr Roosevelt's administration. and can hardly
fan 10 promote American interests, since cotton
and breadstuffs, except conditional contraoand
are on the free lists, and there are material
advantages for American export trade In time
of war. The Russian deputies are already leaT-
ing London. and the conference Will either emo
in a Disappointing failure or a brilliant success
br the middle Of next week. as Washington may
decide. England besides settling her differ
erces with Germany, has made great concessions
In tradition and practice. No nation sacrifices
her belligerent rights, but all safeguard neutral
commerce. J. n r
= dispatch from London TO The Associated Press
saws il IS understood that the point which the
American delegates awaiting the decision Of
the state Department has reference 10 the treat
nent Of a neutral ship performing service which
g,
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
FRENCH TARIFF FIGHT.
Opposition to Proposed Higher
Duties Increasing.
Especial By French cable to The TrIbun,

Especial by French Gable The Tribune.l
Paris Feb. 20.-A considerable change OF feel
ing is taking place among the French Deputies
in regard TO the pending revision of the customs
tariff as embodied in the bill introduced by NJ
Klotz, head Of the parliamentary tariff COM
mittee, behind whom stands NJ. Meline, the
father of protection in France. The bill pur-
ports 10 be merely effort TO bring the tariff
law Of 1892 up to date and put ii on a level with
the increased tariffs of other countries made
since 1892, and its trainers disclaim any idea OF
creating embarrassments for French diplomacy.
The Minister of Commerce has already raised
categorical objections TO the newly proposed in
crease Of duties on oil, seeds, cotton and silk
goods hams and preserved meats. and especially
against the new classification and high rates for
steel and machine tools, which would greatly in
crease the cost of steel in France and would
practically close the French market TO Ameri-
can and British steel exporters.
Premier Clemenceau strongly supports the
Minister OF Commerce in his objections TO the
high rates of the proposed tariff on iron and
steel and machine tools. and even If the bill
should eventually pass the Chamber in its pres
ent shape 1t will meet with strenuous opposition
in the Senate I. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
NEU FRENCH BOOKS.
Early Letters of Eugene Froment'n
UeIcOmed by -4dmirerS.
Paris, February y.

Paris February -
Eugane Fromentin besides being the foremost
Oriental painter and coorist OF his time. was a
master of literary style and purity Of express
sion F'romentin's famous "Fauconnier Arabe
IN the Louvre Gallery. finds its counterpart in
dominique" the forerunner of the psychology
cal novel. and nowhere not even IN Tatnes
.PhiIosophie dart" can one find a more COM
prehensve or more subtle criticism of the great
Flemish masters than in Fromentin's "Maftres
a. Autrs.fois" Les Lettres de Jeunesse d Eu-
gene Fromentn' collected and edited by NJ.
Rene Bianchon and published by the Lorairie
PIon will be keenly appreciated by F~omentihs
admirers and they outline the innermost feel
ings sensibities likes and dislikes of the young
artist and show how his instincts and talents
were formed and developed The Lbrairie Plon-
Nourr{tt also brings out "Indo-Chine 81 Japon,
clever book of travel. replete with alert OBJ
servation by NJ. and Nine Emile Jottrand. who
enjoyed exceptional opportunities for noting the
strange parallels and striking contrasts pre-
sented by those two Eastern lands.
lie Tariff .ctueI ct lie Tariff Future des
Douanes Franchises" compiled by NJ. Julien
Haven and published by the Lbrairie Hayem'
enab bles one 10 understand at a glance the rad
ical changes that the French Parliament con-
templates introducing into the French tarlh.
The hook contains a history of French tariff leg
5slation since 1872 and shows that the trend is
toward still higher protective duties. The pro
posed tariff will bring about increased duties in
500 cases no change IN eishty-two instances and
diminutions in only seven. The new tariff law,
if voted by the Chamber and passed by the Sen
ate win be the most radical reform OF the
French tariff that has been recorded for gen
GRAFTON. NJ Hayem's compact little book of
ninety pages is very useful for all who wish to
see how imports from the United States Will be
affected by the proposed French tariff
"Histoire des Corporations de Metiers'' Is the
title Of an erudite and cleverly written work by
Ftienne Martin Saint-Leon, giving the his
tory Of French guilds and crafts up TO the date
of their suppression. in 1871. and then continu-
ing with an account OF the renewal Of the cor
noratfve idea and it's development since the
revolution into the present organization by
mans of syndicateS- {. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
THE LONDON THEATRES.
"She Stoops to Conquer" Rerired-
Success of I'T'ke High Bid"

Especial by French Gable to The Tribune
London Feb. 20-A week Of revivals at the
theatres closed tonight with Ethel Irving as
Kate Hardcastle in brilliant production Of
she Stoops to Conquer" at the Haymarket 1t
was a fresh reading Of the familiar text with
individuality of style, and created much enthu-
siasm The play was splendidly staged by
Frederick Harrison and finely acted. George
Giddens converted Tony into a farcical figure
and Robert Lorraine was excellent as young
NARROW.
George Alexander's sumptuous revival Of The
Prisoner Of Zenda" at the st. James promises
to be unusually popular. His own acting In
three parts is most versatile. and Stella Camp
bell looking startlingly like her mother, in spite
of her Titan wig supports him with grace and
charm. Henry Arthur Jones's The Dancing
Girl" at His Majesty's, seems old fashioned. al
though Alice Crawford dances in dashing style
in the dukes house like Maude Allen at re-
ception of the smart set. Mr.. Tree has staged
the play brilliantly.
Charles Frohman's revival of a court scandal
as n musical comedy. entitled The Dashing Lit
tie Duke" at the Hicks Theatre with Ellaline
Terriss in her husbands former part. is pop
ular success. Seymour Hicks is content with
the honors Of authorship, and has shown that
musical comedy is improved by a definite. con-
sistent story
The most delightful play of the week for
packed audience has been Henry James's The
High Bid" at the Afternoon Theatre. Gertrude
Elliott has never been more charming than in
this play as the American widow in raptures
over British antiquity and traditions, and Forbes
Robertson supports her with a fine impe-sona-
ton of a British patrician with Radical princi-
pies and Conservative tastes
There is a new ballet at the Alhambra Of un-
usual brilliancy Maude Allen is lecturng to-
morrow on classical dancing. l. y F
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

americans to Honor Washington
and Lincoln on February 22.
Especial by French cable to The Tribune.

TSpeca! BY French Gable The Tribune J
Paris Feb. 20-Amercans in Paris will cele-
brate February % by Joint Washington-I4in-
coin manifestation. The day will begin with
large reception by Ambassador and Mrs. White
at the embassy in the Rue Francois Premier
and will be continued in the evening by a din
ner of the American Club OF Paris under the
honorary presidency Of Ambassador White
Among the speakers Will be General WOodford,
Colonel Dodge and DR.. Henry van Dyke. Two
hundred Americans have slgnihed their inten-
tion Of attending
Among the Americans in Paris are William
X Vanderbilt tr.. Charles NJ Schwab Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Ochs. George f. Bradley DR..
HIpweI. Leo Gimbel. Hayward Stetson, Alexan-
der Agassz Mr. and Mrs Peter Martin, Mrs
E Andrews and Miss Andrews.
Among those who left Marseies to-day for
Egypt was J. Pierpont Morgan, and with him
are Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Reed.
Americans on the Riviera include Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Binney Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Singer.
Mrs Baxter Tevis. Mr. and Mrs. Tuck, Miss
Curnee Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Martin. with Lord
and Lady Craven; Mrs. Adolf Ladenburg, Mrs.
Hamilton Paine Mrs. Duryea, Mrs Birch and
Mrs Barlow. - l. Is
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21

KING EDWARD'S HEALTH.
Indispoation SFght-Friday's Court
PAINTINGS.
Isreoial bv French cable % rhe Tribune


London Feb. 2O.-The Kings outing at
Brighton does not imply serious indisposltloh
but fresh air treatment for a husky voice Which
was strained during the visit to Berlin and me
ceremonial OF opening Parliament he VIII
probably return to Arthur Sassoon seaSlue
residence after Tuesdays levee for another IN
tervaI Of rest before Fridays court Five
American women will be presented at the first
court in the general circle and others In the
diplomatic circle. The pressure for presenta-
tions at these functions is greater than IN
past years.
The Liberal hostesses have put life into Lon
don society Mrs. McKenna leading off with TWO
receptions at Admiralty House. Speaker ulI-
ners and receptions have begun, and q good deal
of entertaining is in progress. The Prince OF
Wales honors the Savage Club with his presence
tonight The American Ambassador who is
kept fully employed with diplomatic business
and social engagements. has given a dinner Tor
fifty guests at Dorchester House in honor or the
delegates to the naval conference. Inc afhpds-
sador's next speaking engagements are oetore
the Navy Reform League, on Monday ana Ihe
Authors Club, at the Poe dinner Lord Charles
Beresford also has a series of dinner parties
Lady Granard being among the guests' Charity
functions under social patronage are numerous
The New Gallery is crowded to-day for the
opening Of the Congress of Fair Women ART
show which enables the International Society 10
balance accounts on the right side. 1t Is more
comprehensive exhibit of portraiture than was
last years starting with Reynolds, Galnsoor-
ough and other masters of the eighteenth cen
tury and working up to date through the trahsl-
ton stages of Mllais, Watts and leighton.
French. German Scottish and English painters
are well represented, and there is a fine Boldlnl
among them. The subjects include many OF the
most notable women of English society, and the
exhibition will probably attract throngs OF
visitors
Among the Americans now in London are Am
bassador Irving B. Dudley and Mrs Dudley
Brayton Ives and Mrs Charles Emory Smith
Admiral Stockton and Mrs. Stockton have taken
passage for America, and Professor and Mrs
George Wilson are planning journey to France
l. y. F.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
BLUSTER FROM AUSTRIA.
British Government Not Horned
OUer the Balkans.
Especial by French Cable to The Tribune.1

London Feb 20-The Balkan question again
supplies headlines for the balfpenny press, ana
the stock markets reflect the cIouded situation
The natural explanation Of the revival OF
war talk is the eageness Of the Austro-Hun-
garian Minister of Foreign Affairs TO frighten
Servia by a staggering bit OF bluster- This is
not safe pastirne when Russian sympathy
with the Slavs cannot always be repressed bpt
despite the alarmist reports it is hardly credible
that there can be war when I'll the great Euro
pean states are bent upon the maintenance OF
peace. The speedy recognition of the kingdom
of Bulgaria by England. France and Russia is
a partial offset to the Servian war talk
Foreign affairs cause the Liberal government
little disquietude. because Sir Edward Grey. with
the King behind him, has proved hirnself a mas
ter dipIomatist. equal to every emergency 1t
is the difficulty of keeping the Cabinet and party
together that is giving the. Prime Minister sleep
less nights in Downing street The most eX-
perenced men in the House of Commons assert
that there viii be no general election this year.
The report Of the Poor Law Commission seems
TO confirm their forecast. since it leaves the
ground open for non-controversiaI Legislation
next year, which is urgently needed for the
reorganization of the system OF poor relief; yet
MI Haldane admits that nobody in the Cabinet
knows when appeal TO the country viii take
place That is because the budget is an open
question and the taxation OF land values is
undecided.
The opposition has started off in excellent
form in the debate on tariff reform. Mr.. Balfour
arguing with great force that tariffs impart
stability to industries and diminish the evils of
New-York tribune., 1909-02-21
ANGLO GERMAN FRIENDSHIP.
Semi Official Paper Points Out Advantages to
Both Nations.

Berlin. Feb 2O.-The growing confidence daily
displlyed by the German press and public in the
improved relations between Germany and England.
through King Edwnrds recent visit has inspired
an article in the semi-oiiCial 'Norddeutsche All
gel, cine Zeitng which strongly echoes this view.
Without fear OF contradiction says the paper.
I'VE can say that the royal visit eminently
timely and perceptibly successful. There is every
reason hope that fnrreaching and useful results
can be awaited. Germany aad England should be
in a position To observe mutually friendly attitude
and seize every opportunity for united action.
only the maintenance OF the worlds peace, but
tie furtheraaee OF the many interests of both
ations. The relations thus founded can develop
peace."