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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
TWO BEAT Il PATROLMAN.
AssGIants Firemen, He Says-Dis-
puted OUer .SlOcum Disaster.

As the result OF a fight In the saloon OF John
Spreeman at No. 4S9 Second-ave.. yesterday. Pa
tToman Hugh Nckeou OF the Harbor Squad, is
in Bellevue Hospital in a serious condition. lie is
badly up. and II is thought has 4 fracture at
the base OF the skull. He alleges that he was
saulted by two of tho Fire Department IN
full uniform I'm a frht that out OF discus
sion OF the work Of the Fire and Police depart
ments az the Slocum disaster. Captain Shire and
Detectives Brady and Farley. Of the East Thirty
hfth-st. station looking for the fremen. who
escaped.
Mckeon reported III about ten days ago, having
become III while working a North Brother Island.
He is twenty-seven years old. and lives No. PIP
East Thirty hfth-st According 10 the story he told
Captain Shire. he into the saloon yesterday
to get a bottle OF settler. lie was in citizens
clothes. While he was talking with friends the
two nremcu In uniform entered. one OF the fire.
is alleged TO have made light of a policeman
who was credited with making a rescue at fire.
MCKcon rCtaliated by saying that number of the
hremsn who worked at the Slocum disaster had
been put the roll Of merit while the work II
the policemen had not yet been similarly recog-
rZed.
NCK4on and one OF the EremeH came TO blows.
Mcktop says lie Was taking care of himself when
tho other fireman Joined his companion. The POI
lccmau knocked down with chair. he de-
ciIres. and kicked while he was the ground.
IVhou h- was almost unconscious other men in the
men escaped.
Detectives cay that the hremer made a wreck of
the barroom. smashing chairs and windows and
glassware. They say that McNeon was unarmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05

rocks were the bodies OF more than hundred
men. women and little children.
Careful inquiry has been made to discover why
the Norge was far off her course. Rockan
Reef is known TO every sailor on the North
Atlantic and is marked plainly on the charts.
a strong current sweeps in its direction and it
is presumed. owing 10 absence Of definite knowl-
edge, that the current drew the Norge to her
grave that heavy mist prevented the lookouts
from seeing the danger, and that there was no
thought Of Rockau Reef until the ship struck
Those survivors wishing to continue their
journey to America viii be sent forward by way
Of Liverpool tonight while those who refused
TO go further, together with the sailor, Mathie-
son. have left Grimsby by steamer direct for
Esbierg. Denmark. All the men received new
clothing before their departure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
ONCE RICH; TAKES ACID.
Widos0 of We'll Knozcn Doctor Had
Lost Money in Realty Deals.

Mrs. Edith Williams 80 years old. widow Of
DR.. T. P. Williams. formerly we'll known
physician and real estate owner IN Harlem, was
taken TO the ]. Hood Wright Hospital, from
her home No. 1856 Seventh-ave.. last night. in
a serious condition. the result of drinking two
ounces of carbolic acid. supposedly with suicidal
intent.
Her daughter Lillian, 10 years old, went into
her mothers room last night and found her
lying the bed grooming. with bottle in her
hand Which had contained Carbolc acid. The
young woman tainted and the mother lay with
out assistance until her son. Thomas. II years
DID, went into the room. His screams attracted
the neighbOrs.
At the hospital it was said that there was prac-
tically no chance of Mrs. Williams recovery.
According to Miss Williams, her father died
two years ago. leaving her mother cash and real
estate valued at over 100000. Her mother. she
said had specialized largely in real estate, but
all her Investments had been unfortunate and
the fortune had diminished rapidly that for
several months they had lived in cheap apart
ments Her mother would frequently buy
piece Of property and few days later, becom-
ing convinced that 1t was not so valuable as
she had supposed. would sell to the first possible
purchaser at less than she paid for it. Only two
weeks ago she sold the last of her property,
which was an equity in two tenement houses In
West neutrality-suspicious., and
ever since the sale she had complained that she
unfairly treated. Dependency over money
affairs is the only reason the daughter can
sign for her mothers act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
CLOSURE RULE PASSED.
DIR. Balfour Carries Point--Great
Disorder an LObbies.

London, July 4.-The government tonight
carried through Premier Balfours closure pro-
posal. under which business will be transacted
for the remainder of the session Of the House
of Commons. by a majority of So despite the
heated denunciatons by members or the OpposI-
ton.
Disorderly scenes without precedent took
place in the Hobbies. which were invaded by the
public and by Populations seeking to influence
members to vote against the government. The
police who were reinforced, finally forced the
crowd into the open air courtyard adjoining the
House.
The disorderliness was not confined TO the
lobbies Within the house Winston Churcnll
bitterly abusing the government and his Tor
rner party precipitated a scene. The Un1onlsts
'booed'' and shouted so loudly that, w.<1 an
angry protest. Mr.. Churchill, who was inac lple
to the majority of the members. was forceo 10
sit down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
WHERE THEY WERE GOING.
Many of the Survivors Were Bound to Meet
Relatives in the West.

Grmsoy. July 4.-Thc destinations OF some OF the
survivors were as follows:
NELSON p. a naturalzei American; was going 20 hls
homestead So south Dakota.
HGEsET Paul Petersen and ole Petersen brothers. e1-
Irut@t Co. join their father IN Minnesota
TaGRo Anareas. going 10 Minnesota where ne has
uncle.
JCHAN>sEl. Johannes. and hi. three sisters
gaiIg 10 Chingo
MoNsf1N. Eric. boy going TO Milford y. D.
where Le has brother.
JOHANNSE;N Joscphinel on her way her brother
f. Brooklyn.
OLSEN Emma: intended Join her father a, TancFet
\ D: her brother is believed 90 have been lost.
TosMOE. Karin. relatives in Alexandra MINI. and
intended Joining them.
PEpISSt1N. la ChTstiana. intended Join her
cousin. John Schroeder IN Indiana
PUKKEsrAD Amansen; going Join Matias b,r-
genscn. N Brooklyn
LARSEN. Ne!Is. was booked 70 Milford " D. where he
has a sister ana three brothers
'toTEN. hrcht. the way 10 the home OF his
uncle. IN North Dakota.
JoIN Jenhenalina intended meeting her three sisters
in Brooklyn. but has lost their addresses and Will
not know how 10 proceed after reaching New-HoTk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
DEATH OF PROFESSOR ]. B. HATCHER

Pittsburg. July 4.-Professor John Bell Hatcher.
curator of vertebrate paleOntology in the Carnegie
Museum. and of the most noted scientists in
the United States. is dead. Il victim Of typhoid
fever, Professor Hatcher was born in Greene
County, Iowa, October u. 1853, In 1854 he took "a
special course Of study In Yale, graduating with the
degree of bachelor of science. In 1893 he was APP
pointed curator of vertebrate paleontology in
Princeton University, and it during mis- work
there that he built up a reputation for himself
not only national but International In 1894 Profess
sor Hatcher accepted the position OF curator of
vertebrate paleontology in the Carnegie Museum
and had lived in Pittsburg since. making some
important scientific discoveries Scientists regarded
Professor Hatcher as the most prominent scientific
collector of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
R1ISULI IN THE FIELD.
Craze Fears of European Massacre
IN Tangier.

London, July 5-The Tangier correspondent of
The Daily Mail" under date Of July !. says:
French officials here admit that the situation
was never more critical Fighting occurs daily
IN this vicinity.
Rasuli is only two hours from Tangier, and IS
collecting men. Yesterday he attacked three
villages and drove off their cattle
The town guards are helpless. When the out
break comes there Will be an appalling sacrifice
of European life TO the fanaticsm OF the Moors
The Sultan has cut down the soldiers pay by
one-half, and the disaffected soldiers desert
ing and joining the freebOoting bands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
REFORMED PRESBYTERIANS MEET.
Council Elects the Rev. DR.. J. 0. Dykes
Chairman-Message to President.

Liverpool. July 4-The General Council of the
International Alliance OF Reformed Presbyterians
to-day elected the Rev. DR.. James Oswald Dykes
principal professor in the Theological College of
the Presbyterian Church Of England, chairman for
the next five years.
A cable dispatch was ordered TO be sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. acknowledging his sympathetic
letter. which read to the council on July l.
Two hundred and fifty delegates attended a
luncheon in celebration OF the Fourth of July, at
which the toast OF The United States was re-
ceNed with enthusiasm. The speakers included the
Rev. Or. Mcleod of Scranton, Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
M. LAGRAVE NOT TO RESIGN.
No Important Disclosures in Investigation of
Bribery Charges.

Paris July IN. Jagrave. the French Commits
sioner 10 the St. Louis Exposition. testified to-
night before the parliamentary commission which
IS investigating the alleged attempt 10 bride Pre-
mier Combes TO allow the Carthusan monks to re-
main at the Grande Chartreuse The testimony
was purely of a technical character.
Asked regarding the rumor of his compulsory
resignation OF the Office of commissioner to the
ST. Louis Exposition, NJ. Lacrave said that he eN-
pected return to ST. Louis in the course OF the
next month, and that he had never received from
the government indication that his services
would be dispensed with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
puPUY DE LoME's FUNERAL.

Paris. July 4-'rhe funeral OF Dupuy de Lone
the Spanish Ambassador 10 Italy. formerly Min
lister OF Spain at Washington, who died here on
Friday night, took place at the Church the Made
leine this morning. The family of the dead man
The Spanish and italian Ambassadors and other
diplomats were present The Foreign Minister N
Delcasse. was represented. The body was tennpo-
iarily deposited in the Cemetery OF Pantn Later
il viii DC removed TO Madrid ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05

Sir William Henry Rattigan was born at Delhi
In 1872 He was educated at Agra and at Kings
College, London. He took first class honors in law
at the University OF GOt5ngen and hold an homo
rary degree of LII D. from the University of Gas-
cow. On four occasions he was Judge of the Su-
preme Court of the Puntab and ir 1929 was an
additional member of the supreme Legislative
Council OF India. He contested Northeast Lanark
as a Unionist in 1900. He the author of several
volumes legal subjects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
PETTIGREW ASKS LIGHT
He Wants Hills Definition of
Conservative.

TT INI4I"H-'IH TKIHUNE.I
81 Louis, July 4-Ex-Senator Pettirrev ,-
South Dakota. champion OF radicaIsm and n VIC
orous opponent OF the nomination of Parker after
carefully sizing up the situation to-day, said that
the selection of the New-Yorker could and wouId
be prevented He said:
| suppose that a conservative platform, &c =, y.
adopted Would Il not be wise 10 netittG1 ~ go Uo
erhor hill to prepare definition OF the word
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
HIS BULLETS HIT THREE PERSONS.
Tailor Was Celebrating the Last Minute
of the Fourth.

Hyman Muskowitz. thrty-eight years old.
tailor. Of No 2i9 Monroe-st.. celebrated the last
minute of the Fourth OF July. 1904 at midnight last
night by hriu, off his revolver he stood I'm his
doorway lie shot three persons In crowd oppo-
site at No. $50 Monroe-st They are Dora Gold
stein seven years old. shot I'm the abdomen: Sadie
Levin fifteen. shot in the foot, and Morris Cohen.
twenty -one shot in the left leg. All were taken
to Gouverneur Hospital Muskowitz was locked up
IN the Delaucey-st. station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05

conservative? I confess that I am unable IA
grasp its meaning. and there many others mere
equally in the dark i would suggest that thu
gentleman in whose fertile brain originated the
conundrum have large placard posted conspicr-
ousIy in the Hobbies of the hotels and around the
streets explaining Just what he means. 1t would
be act of gracious courtesy to enlighten our
Ignorance and trust Mr. Hill may his way
clear TO follow the suggestion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05

saved This was followed by list, late in the
afternoon of all those who had received prepaid
tickets for the Norge from friends on this SIDE
Few Of the immigrants destined for this city
were allotted to the Norge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
MEMBERS OF COMMONS coMlNe HsRE

London. July 4.-Eighty members of the House Of
Commons have announced their intention of Join
ing the Parliamentary party which will visit the
St Louis Exposition in the autumn II Is exDecta5
that number OF others will also go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
SIR w. H. RATTIGAN KILLED.
Well Known Member of English Bar Loses
Life in Automobile Accident.

London July 4.-Sir William Henry Rattigan
Member OF Parliament for Northeast Lanark-
shire was killed to-day in motor car accident
near Biggleswade. Bedfordshire. A tire burst
and the car was overturned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
BE IS, e
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gLt~-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05

ur ls 20 become chairman Of the national COM
1,,s-+1-s 'O0k charge OF the Western head
10 -, ~ chicago, and in 1900 he became
Yice-cnalifnan of the national COMMITTEES Of
"A'0ii Nc hao been member for twenty years
APPOINTMENT TO THE CABINET.
men charles Emory Smith resigned as Post
master General. in December. 1901 Mr.. PAYNE
was CHOSEN TO succeed him, taking Office in the
January following. His familiarity with post
once matters. gained in Milwaukee. and his
Woe experience in details OF great business az
az, ,together with his political experience
~! 5 y e1sy Tor him 70 master the details of
ms department. He was highly regarded as a
-ILCI!Det OF the Presidents Cabinet and his
opinion was much listened TO by his associates
~ $50 strain to which he Was subjected by
reason OF ms investigation Of the postal SER
wee sCaHdals proved too great for his health
"HlC4 Lou peen impaired for nunb Der of wears
and ne had long and serious illness last spring
But 2tter MS recovery he took A trip on a rev
enue cutter along the coast which II was thought
returned 10 Washington. in September it was
DelIeVed ne was entirely well Personally Mr.
as well as in Milwaukee
Nj Payne was married in this city IA 1867 TO
S!lss LSqIa W van Dyke They had no chill
Cteh. Mrs. Fayne is a native of this State.
Among her forebears are Franz Claessen Van
Dy Ike. one OF the early settlers of Manhattan,
ana Henrick Van Dyke. Attorney General for
Peter Stuyvesant in 1916 Her father, the late
Richard Van Dyke. a prominent business
man in this city From the date OF her mar
rage her home in Milwaukee was the centre Of
culture. hospitality and a livery interest in
public affairs. In her home city she was a lead
er IN social affairs a member OF all the local
womens clubs. and was for time president OF
the Ladies' Art and Science Club the Oldest
woman's organization Of Milwaukee. Having
no children OF her own, Mrs. Payne borrows
those OF her sister. Mrs. Van Dyke Jones and
one OF her nieces is constantly with her. Post
master General and Mrs. Payne lived AZ the
Arlington in Washington.
Nj. PAYNE was a member OF the Milwaukee
and the Deutsche clubs OF Milwaukee. and the
Chicago Club. OF Chicago
AS q speaker Mr.. Payne was forCible. earnest
and with a ready command or language he
easily secured the attention % hts auditors His
knowledge OF the important questions OF the
day, combined with his hign mental attain
ments. made him a valuable factor in cam
paigns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
ON WATCH FOR PLOTTERS.
Hope to Detect Any Further At
tempt ON the Connecticut.

So anxious are the workrnen on the battIeship
Connecticut 10 capture the miscreant who has
made three attempts 10 damage the vessel that
there is some talk OF holding a meeting II
IS suggested that at such a gathering resolutions
denouncing the traitor or traitors couII be passed
and perhaps sum could be raised TO offer
reward for information leading 10 his their
capture.
that they have the slightest idea who the secret
enemy OF the oattleship Is They DO hope to catch
him, however, il he is rash enough TO make an
ether attempt at mischief. Each succeeding guard
Is explicitly instructed as 70 its duties. Nothing
is being taken for granted.
Anybody approaching the ship from ; p. 70
q n Is held up some distance away If he has
business aboard he IS required TO give his name
and state his business. II allowed 20 go up the
gangpIank he is at the top by two sentries.
To them he must again give his name and state
his business If the answers are satisfactory the
person is allowed to board the snip, but he IS
accompanied by a sentry until ne leaves the boat
again The scores Of electric lights on the deck
for anybody to get board The boat indiscovered-
During the day six experienced mechanics will
II progresses 10 see that nothing IS done except
shipftters and three machinists. Ordinarily there
Is only one shpkeeper aboard boat not IN COM
mission. but there are three or the Connecticut
The duty Of one is 20 keep continuous watch
The forward oarbette armor OF the battleship ar
rived yesterday and will De put aboard the vessel
~ once ne engines are now PENS transferred
from the shops 10 the ship
Frank RYAN. who spr5nkled the chamPagns on
the PROV OF the Connecticut after the bottle had
slipped from the hands OF Miss Welles, the sponsor
was promoted from a laborer to a rigger yester-
dav.
As members OF the Pattern Makers. Union are
employed in The BROOKLYN Navy Yard. the trade
is much Interested in the search The union has
called a meeting for the latter end Of this week,
under the auspices OF the Pattern Makers League
or North America. at which this question viii b
made q special order OF business. The members
Of the union say they ready TO assist IN the
detection OF the who did the mischief, and
would be glad see him punished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
TEN-TON CAR RUNS AW4Y.
Crashes Into Trolley in Nezcark
Street.-The One Is Hurt.

A heavy wagon. weighing ten tons and drawn by
SIX horses which is used by the Public Service
Corporation as a travelling forge for repairs on
the cOmpauy's lines. away along Clinton-avs,
Newark, late yesterday The wagon had reached
the down Grade at Osborne Terrace, extending 20
Be-gen-st IN the descent the heavy vehicle got
momentum on the smooth pavement and the wheel
horses were unable 70 hold IL back They were
pressed forward on the other horses and the whole
team started on run the driver jumping from his
seat.
Just ahead was a trolley car. going down the hill
with ten passengers aboard They became alarmed.
and the moto-rnan put on speed TO try 70 distance
the wagon. which. however. gained Alderman
William Pennington. who had leg broken in a
trolley accident four weeks ago. was aboard, and
frrrnped followed by other men Two women re
manned on the car. Another trolley car appeared
coming W the hill, the mot0rnau saw the SITUATION
and h. put on speed To pass the wagon, which was
r-traeuirg near The sidewalk When the car got
near the horses suddenly dashed across the avenue
and th. wagon was hurled sideways as aiust the
T-1rr platform OF the car. wrecElnE II and smash
ing All the car windows The wagon was br0ushI
- S-1D and the horses were thrown in a heap
They were secured The UCtorInan had run l4Io
the car before the collision and was uhhUrt No
one was injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
RAMSAY MAKES ARGON.
Shoes fermentation Of Element TO
BROOKLYN School.

At the Polytechnic Institute OF Brooklyn yes-
terday morning Sir William Ramsay delivered
a lecture 10 the students OF the College OF Arts
and Engineering. dealing with his own recent
discoveries in the field OF chemistry. and eSua-
cially showing the transmutation OF elements
He deserted the experiments undertaken in
conjunction with Lord Raylelgh which have
shown the remarkable properties OF the new
element. argon.
He put large quantity Of radioactive ma
terIaI in 4 sealed glass bulb The CARNATIONS
from this, sometimes called eIectrons. were al
lowed 10 strike the inside OF ordinary
glass beaker having passed through the glass
OF the bulb AS a consequence either the silica.
the oxygen. the sodium or the calcium OF thu
glass was transmitted into another metal Of
high atomic weight He later precipitated this
in the form OF Sulphate, a sulphide and q
chloride, and made a hydroXide solution OF e.
IN other words Sir William was able 70 an
nounCe that he has at last been able 70 trans
these nvestigatiOns he has shown. he declares.
that negative electricity IS a material STUFF and
not. as has hitherto been supposed. a force or
form OF energy.
President Atkinson at the conclusion OF the
address introduced William Fl. Nichols. prssi-
dent OF the General Chemical Company. who has
Just been elected TO I'LL also the presidency q
the International Society Of Chemical Industry.
recently vacated by Sir William Ramsay. Mr.
Nichols declared that the POlytschEics guest
had intimated TO him cOnhdentially, as not yet
ready for publication. discoveries along this line
still more startling.