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New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
WAR OF WORDS AT FIRE TRIAL.
Battalion Chief Says He Would Not Believe
Captain Under Oath

There was exciting time at the trials at Fire
Headquarters yesterday. where Deputy Fire Com
missioner Churchill presides. between Battalion
Chief Patrick ]. Lucas and Captain Philip c. Har-
OF Hook and Ladder Company No. 1S at No.
81 Attorney-st Both men were their feet. and
refused to be quieted until Deputy Commissioners
Churchill threatened them
The case grew out of the charges made by Cap
tain Harmon against Fireman William ]. McCabe.
whom he charged with assault in the hrehouse on
January 5. McCabe subsequently arrested and
released in $500 bail. Captain Harmon was slow in
reporting the alleged assault to Fire Headquar-
ters. On this account charges were preferred
against him by Fire Chief Croker. 1t this
charge that was occupying the attention of the
trial Commissioner yesterday.
Harmon testified that Lucas had told him that
he would look after making a report Lucas replied
TO this: Il would not believe that under oath.
There is no truth in his statement
Harmon jumped to his feet, He and Lucas had a
war of words.
Finally Deputy Commissioner Churchill made
both sit down. you are Ike two old women" ne
declared
Lucas said that he had not relieved Captain
Harmon, but had told Lieutenant RuckhOI1t that
he would sign the report after Ruckholdt had pre-
pared 1t.
Fireman AIcCabe denied that he was intoxicated
when the alleged assault occurred.
Decision reserved.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
INCREASED COPPER DIVIDEND.
Extra one-half Per Cent Added to Quarterly
Sum-W. G. Rockefeller RESIGNS.

The Board Of Directors Of the Amalgamated Cop
per Company yesterday took the not unexpected ac-
ton Of declaring the usual quarterly dividend Of
y per cent and extra dividend of ~
per cent. From the company's organization in the
fan of lS9s until July, 1901 the stock was on an
per cent basis, dividends of IA per cent regular
and y per cent extra being declared quarterly In
October, 1901, the extra off and in Janu-
airy, 1902, the regular quarterly dividend was re-
duced TO per cent. From May 1902 until now "a
per cent has been declared each quarter or 2 per
cent year in dividends.
Preceding the meeting of the Amalga mated di-
rectors. the board Of the Boston and Montana Con-
soldated Copper and Silver Mining Company most
OF the S3,i50N00 stock Of which is owned bv the
Amalgamated, had declared a dividend of $40 a
snare equivalent TO $5Q1000. the par Of the Bos-
ton and Montana's shares is S25. The Boston and
MOntana's dividend for the last preceding quarter
was So share, and in December, 1904 a cash diyi-
dend OF $50 share paid
At the meeting of the Amalgamated Copper Com
pany directors the resignation Of William c.. Rookie
feller secretary and treasurer of the company
Melin was elected secretary and treasurer but no
successor 10 Mr.. Rockefeller as a member of the
board was chosen. f. p. Addicks, formerly assist
ant treasurer, elected yice-presideut
ton is due 10 his i'll health, and that he finds it
necessary TO retire from active business for the
present.
Thomas W. Lawson last night sent a dispatch TO
William c. Rockefeller had severed his official con-
nection with the Amalgamated Copper Company
he remarked "Of course William G. Rockefeller
has deserted this wateIiogged. piratical hulk If It
had been possible his father would have gone with
him. but he couldn't as he is too deeply in with
Rogers
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
WANTS TARIFF PEACE.
ProtectiUe League Endorses Speaker
CGRnon's Attitude.

The attitude of Speaker Cannon regarding tariff
revision was Endorsed yesterday by the American
Protective Tariff League at its annual meeting at
its headquarters. No 339 Broadway. In an address
the league declared that the people in the last cleo
ton recorded their wish for four more years of
tariff peace" that this is time TO exploit theo-
ries for tariff changes, that the present tariff
while not wholly perfect. is much the best tariff
the country ever had and that the present tariff
should stand until time shall demonstrate that
changes in the schedules will produce degree of
benefit TO the whole country that win outweigh the
injuries resulting from tariff revision. 1t is recon-
mended in the address that the method of transfer
Of examiners Of merchandise to and from different
ports Of entry be adopted in so as the law will
permit, and that special examiners of merchandise
shall be appointed by and operate under the direc-
ton of the Secretary OF the Treasury
The general report showed that during the last
year the receipts of the league $03 21 o. and
the disbursements $99 394 79
The following officers were reelected: Charles
A Moore, president; Augustus G. Paine first vice
president; Joseph e Thropp second vice-president;
Wilbur f. Wakeman, treasurer and general seere-
tary. Members OF the executive committee: Will
lam BarDour, chairman, NeW-JerseY; Frank w.
Chehey, connecticut; Franklin Murphy, New-Jer-
sey; David L. Einstein, New-York and William F.
managers, 10 serve four years: Calvin Wells, of
pennsylvania; William Whitman of Massachusetts,;
II. u "a. terry OF Michigan: A. ]. Cordier. of New
1orE, anG Homer Laughlin, of California.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
CAR IN RAIN OF SHOT.
Continued from first page.

The strike situation has not been changed by
this holiday, The men are holding meetings in
various parts of the city. and test is expected
Tomorrow, when the employers will make a Anal
answer to their demands. While collisions
haze yet been reported. there is high tension.
ST. Petersburg. Jan. 20. 40 a. m-In spite Of
the official statement that the cannon shot
which yesterday might easily have wiped out
the whole of the Romanoff family was the re-
suit OF carelessness in leaving shotted car
fridge in the breech of a gun after target prac-
tice. the mysterious case is still under the COM
bined investigation OF the military and police.
and the public seems as little inclined as the
authorities TO accept the published version. The
officers and men of the battery have not been
arrested, but are confined to barracks, and by
the military regulations are so closely under
restraint that it is impossible for the cuprit or
culprits to escape until the responsibility is
determined.
1t cannot be said definitely whether the affair
was an accident or the result OF design. The
general belief is that a widespread plot did not
exist, but evidences OF design apparent
that the statement attributing the presence Of
loaded shell to previous target practice evoked
smiles in many quarters. 1t Is pointed out as
being highly improbable that the gun had not
been cleaned for two days, and it is impossible
serted for saluting purposes behind the first;
and it is certainly startling coincidence that
the gun containing this missile should have
been trained directly the imperial pavilion.
Whatever may be the solution, 1t is a strange
fact that the shot came from the Bourse Es-
planade. where was stationed the LIST Horse Ar
tillery of the Guard. the premier artillery organ
ization of the empire and of the most noted
regiments in the whole Russian service. The
roster OF this organization of aristeeratic ira.
ditions has included grand dukes princes and
some OF the most illustrious names in Russia
Lieutenant General Gripenburg was formerly
an officer of the regiment, and Grand Duke
SergiuE Michaelovitch, the chief artillery in
spector of the Russian army whose duty it is
to conduct the investigation. was himself for
merly colonel of the regiment
Military experts say indications point to a
charge consisting of grape having been inserted
surreptitiously in a saluting cartridge II this
was the case. probably only one man was in
volved. Certainly if there was an extensive
deep laid plot if an officer was involved II
badly executed. 1t is pointed out that II ia
hardly probable that an expert artillerynoan
should have prepared weak scattering charge
which could hardly carry across the Neva. Al
the same time, indication of design is the
fact that the gun laid directly againsr
the imperial pavilion. Had the gun con-
tanned service charge or a regular she'll the
pavilion must infallibly have been DESTROYED
1t is clear, however. that the saluting was done
most recklessly, the flashes of the blank
shots from St. Peter and St Paul fortress
showed that the guns were directed straight al
the Winter Palace
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
FOUR SHOTS At RIVAL
The Unsuccessful UOoer's Ficta
IIM Die. SaH Surgeons.

In Lorenzo SciRtO's saloon, al No rs HsstsEsL
last night, Aceto Roberto put his arm around Tn
neck OF Constantine VoIpe. half choked him a
then fired four shots into him He viii de d.
Hudson Street Hospital surgeons say, from sihg
one OF the two wounds
The remarkable feature Of the case. say the %
lice. is that the proprietor Of the saloon an Iiaa
like the others. captured the man who ad th
shooting. The proprietor's son ran for The poics
VoIpe lives at No. 70 EIzabeth-st- with Marie 3
bride of six months. Roberto lives alone in t,
nished room at No. 1S5 Avenue A Vope is latCe
er, Roberto barber. When. SIX months ago Nals
Mazinnini decided that she preferred vo1s %
Roberto. both being ardent suitors. Roberto EBEld
that he would have vengeance Back TO bis barter
shop he went Volpe from that day got sazEei
elsewhere
Yesterday Volpe was one of several in a car
gaIee in the Hester-st saloon Roherto, sever
witnesses told the police, came in and, buying bal
pint of wine began TO make remarks about ccTlno
IabOTers who played cards and drank beer IN hs
glasses. Tolpe knew this a1lusiOn was for him bu
he held his peace. 1t was only when Roberto u
sisted on getting into VOlpe's card game that u
trouble began. NOlpe arose and, with the aid q
friend. kicked Roberto into the street.
few minutes later the doors flew open il
Roberto rushed in He went at NOlpe and a2la
anybody could interfere he had VOlps By la
throat. The shots followed with eNtrema rdgasi
Then he waved the revolver. and shouting thai !
would kill the first man in his way he reachef y
managed to hold him. Then he made his sol ~
for the police.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20

vision. on which there is no trouble. said to-day
that he does not anticipate trouble. but II 1t
comes the company viii be prepared to meet IT.
He added:
The statement in the morning papers tnat nos'
of the freight trains the Pennsylvania faiiroaa
particularly on the Philadelphia division, are pelng
rTn with only one brakeman, is INCORRECT. Ine
only trains which are being run with one nrake-
man the fast freights and short freight trains
and on these trains the hremen neither require nor
ask for any assistance. as they haul few cars and
make the run over the division in a short time.
AS a matter of fact the brakemen on the Phila-
dephia division not required 70 give the nre-
any more assistance than they nave Deen CIV
ing them for a number of years raSt
There is difficulty to-day on the Fhiladelpnia
division between the officials and the employees.
and they have each others mutual regard. which
we are anxious 10 continue. Among such large
bodies OF men. there are, of course, a number VINO
are unreasonable and do net appreciate fair treat
ment and If these ht to strike the service Will
be improved, but / do not expect that our men, a
majority of whom level headed will be led into
such a rash act. We would have no difficulty in
getting ali the men we would need in the event of
trouble.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
] NEW MACEDONIAN PLAN.
England Belie0es Reforms a Failure
-Asks Opinion of the Po1oers.

London. Jan. 19.-The British Foreign Office
is convinced that the Austro-Russian reform
measures for Macedonia are hopeless failure
and is communicating with the powers interest
ed in the Near Eastern question, with the view
of obtaining an expression of the extent to which
they will go to secure more extensive and more
real reforms 1t probably will soon lay before
Parliament a sweeping project which Lord
Lansdowne believes will insure success.
When Great Britain agreed to support the
Austro-Ru scheme the Foreign Office re-
served the right to offer amendments if it proved
a failure All recent reports from British con-
suls In Macedonia proclaim the utter collapse
of the scheme.
1t is expected that If Lord Lansdowne receives
sufficient support from the powers he will renew
the suggestion to place Macedonia under the
control of Christian Governor General respon-
sible to the powers
Italy alone has so far signiied her willing
ness to cooperate with Great Britain in de-
manding more effectual methods. There is some
doubt concerning the position which France
will take. but the Associated Press understands
that the French government, though inclined to
side with effectual reforms. is hoping that ths
summer will pass without serious conflict.
French and German fnanclers are arranging to
supply Turkey with loan of S20,OOO.OO0, the
largest part OF which will be devoted to new
batteries of quck-hring guns.
1t is not likely that Austria and Russia, who
refused consent TO Great Britain's original prop
ositlon for the appointment of Christian Gov
ernor General, will now agree to it, and 1t is
said that Germany probably will maintain
friendly attitude toward Turkey
The Associated Press has been informed by
the British Consul General in Macedonia, who
was recently passing vacation in England that
the Macedonians construe the attitude of Aus
tria and Russia plainly indicating their be-
lief that the continuance of unrest will ulti-
mately necessitate joint interference. resulting
in their obtaining controlling influence in the
Balkans. and possibly in the acquisition of terri
tory on the Mediterranean seaboard.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
HEARST WON'T PRESIDE.
He Declines Irritation from the
Greater Ne7C- York Democracy.

Congressman Hearst addressed a meeting of the
executive committee of the New-York Democracy
last night at the Hoffman House.
John T. Cronn, who presided said:
We hear some talk already about the possibility
the success of such tickef Wo1Id not he in Doubt
representative Democrat of this community.
Addressing himself to Mr.. Hearst. Mr.. Cronin
continued:
have battled bravey for the Reope ana IN ng
and Cubic sprt of the highest order At mee}
ing of this committee held short time since 1t
that the general committee of this organization
will meet and organize for for the year at COOPER per
quest you to nOnor our organization by presiding
In behalf Of that committee, I now, tender YOU
this invitation. and express the hope that you VIII
be able to devote part of your valuable time to
do eyer 9qf H be ee&R & IS no
sweeping over Our city.
Replying Mr. Hearst said:
am very much honored by the invitation that
you have extended to me, l greatly regret that
am not by any sure that the circumstances
will be such that can be IN NSwrH9rk & CIV ty, az
viii be at that meeting 10 encourages it as BEST |
sentiments I have heard expressed tonight.
Mr.. Hearst spoke of the value of public educa-
ton. and continued:
I am heartily in favor % Of your progra%mme % for for
municipal ownership The time has come Wnen the
people must step forward and take charge of these
public service properties. The evils and outrages
of private ownership OF public utilities have de-
veloped such a point that the people are COM
PEELED for self-protecton and self-preservation 10
step in.
The report of the special committee appointed to
suggest principles for the guidance of the New
York Democracy. which submitted to the ex
ecutive committee and unanimously adopted, called
for schools the construction by the city of
municipal gas and electric plants to supply light
both for public and for private use halt in the
giving away to private corporations of franchises
without regard being paid to protecting the
interests Of people the abolition the present
self-perpetuating Rapid Transit Commission and
the construction and operation OF all future trans
portaton facilities by the city.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
SAY THE CONVERT" STOLE a HAT.
Brother" Fairbanks, of Beacon Light Mis-
sion, Had Given Prisoner Trousers

Pedestrians the Beacon Light Mission, in
Third-ave.. Observation-Disclosures eighth
st. became excited last night when poorly dressed
man ran out of the mission. several men pursuing.
Passers by joined in the chase.
At Observation-Disclosures Patroman
Scuily of the East One-hundred-and-twenty- nty-sixth-
st, station. stopped the fugitive. and then waited
for the crowd, which had grown to large proper
tons One man explained:
This person ran off with Brother Fairbanks S
hat" ~
It was declared that s. Fairbanks. of No. 286
West One-hundred- and twenty -third-st., who was
conducting evangelstic services in the mission,
had lust Converted the who was pursued. AS
recently Wednesday Mr.. Fairbanks mad given
him a pair of trousers. -.
The prisoner said he was John shea, OF No; go
banks accompanied the policeman and Shea 70 the
East twenty -sXth-st station, ana
there made complaint of larceny.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
NORTH SEA HEARING ON
Both Sides State Their Case Before
International Commission.

Paris Ian 1o-The North Sea Commission
began its public sessions this afternoon IN tiie
State Dining Hall of the porsay Palace 'f Or
eign Ofiee) which was crowded with hlsh eli-
ciaIs of the principal maritime powers lncluolils
several Japanese officers. British counsei anu
advisers were on the right of the court, and the
Russians we're the left
Hugh oBeirne. of the British Embassy, read
the charges 1t was specifically declared that
no japanese warships were anywhere In the
North Sea.
Baron Taube read the Russian reply. which
declared that two strange torpedo boats ap-
preached the Russian squadron. whereupon fire
was opened. the torpedo boats moving on and
Ia,sr disappearing.
The principal charges of the British state
ment fellow:
On the night in question there were not any war
ships whatever in the neighborhood of the fishing
ships had been seen by the fishing boats since a
long time previous. None of the boats making up
war, No Japanese warship of any kind whatever
wsr Mere nc not any Japanese upon the Sshng boats
The Russian fire continued after their search
fshing boats, None Of the Russian ships gave or
even offered assistance. The fire killed two men.
Others
The statement concludes that the attack was
without any provoeation. pacific fishing boats
pursuing their usual and rightful vocation.
The following are the principal points Of the
Russian reply:
At abe about ,mGdnight tie flagship 4iaz s9uyarot
preached with great speed. with all lights extin-
guished, directly toward the battleship, When
the two suspicious boats within range of the
Russian searehlghts they were recognized as tor
pedo boats. Phereupon the battleships opened fire.
Thereafter number of small fishing boats not
showing the required lights We're observed. Pre-
cauttonary measures adopted, nevertheless.
There was strong feeling of danger the battle
ships, and the imperious duty Of protecting theIa-
selves against the attack of torpedo boats obliged
u continuance of the fire, despite the evident risk
or hitting not only the fishing boats, but also the
ships of the squadron itself which had arrived with
In the zone of fire
In the mean time the two torpedo boats drew of
and shortly afterward disappeared Fearing that
some of the fishing boats were damaged, yet being
certain that all danger from the two torpedo boats
or possibly others not completely removed. Ad-
miral Rojestvensky considered it indispensable for
the entire squadron to continue it's route without
stopping
Admiral Rojestvensky, while taking into account
the damage caused TO inoffensive fishermen. sub
jects of neutral power. nevertheless COM
PEELED TO all the means IN his power destroy
the torpedo boats which attacked his squadron
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20

East at noon. but in the mean time had several
talks with trainmen the situation.
When il was learned that Grand Master Nor
rissey was on his way TO Philadelphia to-day
more confidence Was expressed that he would be
able to settle matters satisfactorily. The idea
that members Of the Brotherhood employed on
the big Pennsylvania Railroad should all refuse
20 work because OF triiing difficulty a
single division alone is secuted by local union
men They say that the reports from Philadel-
phia concerning tie nearness Of a strike are ex-
aggerated. and express the hope that refer
endum vote win be taken the matter before
any drastic action occurs.
Throughout the yards and local stations Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad this morning were post
ed copies OF General Manager Atterbury's state
ment given out yesterday. in which he virtually
accuses the members of the committee with
whom he treated of having misrepresented the
case to the men when the vote was being taken,
Local officials. when asked about the possibil-
ities OF a strike o-curring, simply referred to
Mr.. Atterburys sment, saying that con-
tained all that any OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
officials knew.
That the sentiment among the members Of the
Brotherhood about this city is strongly against
a strike has been evident on several occasions
recently. At the last meetings of the locals in
this vicinity IL is said that. while the were
perfectly willing TO give their grand committee
a vote OF confidence. they in no way favored q
strike.
II is certain that several members of the
union, at least, misunderstood the situation
while voting TO empower their grand committee
10 declare strike without another vote The
Pittsburg division has not figured to any extent
in the present agitation for declaring a strike,
but, while the men here deplore the present
state OF affairs and say that they do not expect
10 have 10 strike, they nevertheless maintain
loyalty TO the union, and there probably will be
Few, Il any, OF the men who viii refuse 10 go
out should the strike order be made.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
M'CLENNEN WILL IN C0UBI'
Question Whether Mrs. HigginOosaah '
Get SI5O,OOO or Twice That Sun.

On the construction OF the will OF the late ~
Mce1ennen. Of Brooklyn. by Surrogate Chas.
Kings County. hangs the question as 20 - y.
Frances d McCIennen- HI sgin ho than tls % rssls
MAGISTRATE +. CASTOR Higgl3ootnaIhs y "
Sl5O.OGO or twice that amount Ill, AMOS
According the Will the estate, ~ - hv p
to more than $500 eco was % be held ln - b b
widow until her death, II Was tAeh "a Efasr
two daughters. Mrs. Hisginbothan ai5I - h q
McClennen. IL also states that iI 4-bs~ sha
daughters should die and leave 20 hg,lt,..s i1r 2
should go 10 the Roman Catnollc N"s Ns Praos
ia it's hospitals and orphan aSSlcnls .-.sivF ~ -
If they left heirs such heirs were :" ~ recea-
part of the estate. Miss Met lenneh -.,-r-tion =
and the VIII is TO come up tor coDs''N
Wednesday. . having
Catherine AIcCIennen died without nss "a seT ~
married. and the question now IS netlnes1ham z .
Of thE. estate is To go to Mrs. Htggin ,s 49, ~
the Church. The wife OF the m-tsissasssrior
course, get her own share WITHOUT q W."
New-York tribune., 1905-01-20
MORE CARS At ORlOND.
City Marshal and County Detceh''
Not in Harmony.

tBY TELEGRAPH TO rHF TRTBTNE-I
DaytOna. Fla, Jan 19-There IS Likely 70 .
conflict of authority Hext week between 'hs =
and county officers The Sheriff OF Nolusia t'--.
and his twenty deputies viii have iurisdiauoa p
Silver Beach. the neck of land between tas y.
and the Atlantic, which is not part OF ths 81
There is unfriendly feeling between the cry ~
shall and the Sheriff. each being supported y
different faction. As the former natly dseiais9 ~
afternoon. a clash is expected
Arrivals to-day included Frank Croker VIZ I
Simplex: w. Gould Brokaw's 6o-hOrsePoWeF NEl.
Napier car, from England: Hiller's Pipe anu i
Thomas flyer from Buffalo All the cars -
excellent. but not record runs. Walter Cni
showing being particularly encourag'hs ~
pert mechanic has started from NeV-ioIA ="
to fix the DarFaeq car of President siecA