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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
RUSSIAN FLEET SPREAD OUT.
SEVENTEEN W4RSHIPS COAL
Southeast or SHANGHAI.
Others Reported SteaninE East-Chlnese
Cruisers watching Those nj WusunK-
Gable Betw cen shanghai and ChefoO In.
terrupted-Tokios suspects Russian Ruse
Special Cabis Dispatches 10 THB sun.

Special Cahs Dispatches 10 THR sun.
SHANGHAI, May 26.-It is reported that
seventeen Russian warships coaled of
Saddle Island. southeast Of here, last night
The statement is brought from several
sources and is generally believed.
The British steamer Benvorlich. which
was chartered to bring Japanese mails
here. reports that she PASSED at $50 p. M,
May 25, twoiarge Russian cruisers steaming
east. 1t is assumed here that these were
advance scouts OF Admiral Rojestvensky's
feet
The reports Of the nearness OF the Rus
SLAMS have disorganized the shipping BUSH
ness. Many vessels are deferring their
departure. None Of the Russian vessels
at Wusung is armed, but the Taotai has
protested to Il he Russian co nsulate against
their presence and has asked that they
leave In went y-four hours. 1t is not ex-
pected that the protest will be needed, as
Japanese steamers are const antly arriving
and departi ing, the Chinese auth orities
asking no questions il they are regularly
entered at the custom house.
Numbers OF Japanese officials and spies
are watching the Russian vessels. steam
ing around them in launches. The Chinese
cruisers Laichi and Laiyung are anchored
near the Russians and are cleared for action.
The cable between here and Chefoo 10
interrupted and it is presumed that it has
been cut
TOXIC. May 2e.--The Japanese steam
ship Tattoo, from Fomosa, arrived at
Nagasak last night. She reports that
suspicious looking vessel OF about 5000
tons, which she sighted on Tuesday, fol-
lowed her all day Wednesday, till she was
within 200 miles Of Nagasaki, and then
turned and steamed southwark.
1t is believed here that the action Of the
Russians in sending vessels Of their volun-
teer feet to Shanghai is part Of plan Of
diversion designed to draw of a part
of the Japanese fleet. The main body OF
the Cars armada is expected to make
for the Japan Sea by way of the Pacific and
the northern Crsugaru) Strait.
TsINGTAo, German Kiaochow, May 20
In view OF the fact that the Russian fleet
is taking northward course and that
part Of it has arrived at Wusung, the
German squadron here is preparing for
eyentualities.
LONDON, May 27.-The Shanghai corre-
spondent of the Standard says the recent
reports of naval engagement are base
less The cruisers Rion and Smolensk,
according to the correspondent, conveyed
the Russian transports to Wusung. Ohcers
Of the Smolensk said the Russian feet was
in good fighting trim. The stories OF
Admiral Rojestvensky's fitness were gro
tesque exaggerations.
The Morning POETS Shanghai corre-
spondent reports that the entire Russian
feet was of Saddle Island on the evening
OF May 28
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
Ss1,375 CUP FOR MIR. MORGAN.
BiberOn Of the 18TH Century Sold nj Chris'
ties for . Record Price.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THR SuS

Special Gable Despdfth 10 THR SuS.
LONDON. May 26.--At Christes to-day
biberon, carved Of rock crystal, mounted
with enameled gold. l2,. inches high and
1914 inches long Italian work of the middle
OF the sixteenth century, the property OF
John Gabbtas, was bought by Charles Wer-
theimer TO- NJ. j. P. Mo gan for $sl,s75 the
highest price ever paid for single object
in an English auction room. While 1t was
on show its authe nticity was much disputed,
The body of the vessel may he described
as roughly resembling a monster, the head
forming the spout. though the monster
form is lost in futed shel-like effect OF
the general outline. Below the neck are
two wings. The gold mounts are enameled
in Opaque and translucent colors and are
enriched with settings Of precious stones.
The handle is of enameled gold and is
formed az a finely modelled statuette OF
Neptune sitting astride a dolphin.
There was also sold at Christ les to-day
some early English silver the property of
the late Judge HUH William and Mary
plain tankard and cover, IL inches high
sold for $40, $50; a William and Mary stand
ing cup and cover 81 inches high, Si6, 500;
an Elizabet han tankard and cover, ~
inches high. IS, 500; James 1, tankard and
cover. 50 inc hes high, s. COO; James l. rose
water ever and dish, $2O25O; Elizabeth han
brown stoneware fagon, with silver mounts.
So, 800; octagonal salt cellar, German,
early sevent eenth century $1,000; James
l. standing cup and cover, gilt, 1871 inches
high, s. oOO: James l. standing cup and cover,
gilt 10 inches high, SO, 755. The total Of he
days sale was $2l4,6l0.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
DOUGLAS WON'T RUN AGAIN.
Formal Announcement OF His Withdrawal
From the Race.

BosToN, May 26.-ln a letter addressed
to Capt. John j. Flaherty, chairman of the
Democratic State committee. Gov. Will
liam l.. Douglas announced that he will
not be candidate for the nomination this
year. The Governor says that when he
accepted the nomination last year It was
not with the expectation that he would
be elected, but because of desire to en-
phasize Massachusetts position on the
reciprocity question.
Gov. Douglass decision rather surprised
the politicians az it was confidently ex-
pected that he would lead the ticket against
Lieut. Gov. Guild this fall. Three days
ago rumor was in circulation here that the
Governor had decided to retire to private
life, but some Of his closest friends laughed
at the story.
About two weeks ago word was given out
at the State House that Gov. Douglas
would make known his decision on Jun
10, and his letter Of to-day was almost wholly
unexpected. The Governor says he makes
the announcement now in order to prevent
any possible misun derstanding
1t is said by prominent politicians that
former Congressman John r. Thayer OF
Worcester will be nominated for Governor
by the Oamocrats. -s-4. Is ..,-s.-. a-+.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
dred and fifty dollars tS75ol. paid to Mathews
to-day. he has agreed as follows:


to-day, he has agreed as follows:
Flrst-To withdraw the motion for sub
stitution Of surety by the temporary admins
traitor OF the Weisell estate and to notify the
company to that effect also to inform the COM
pany that the securities are intact and that
joint control would be given with him as
representing and acting for tho surety COM
pany
Sccond-rhat he would exercise only a
tentative Joint control. that is. he should have
Il Key to the safe deposit box In which the Sc
curitIes are deposited, the key to be kept in his
own private safe deposit box, to which he alone
has access. nder an agreement that he should
not have the right to use the key and open
the box except at such times as may be
agreed to and convenient for the temporary
administrator. in other words. that Mathews
shall not have access to the box containing
the securities except by consent Of and in the
presence OF the temporary administrator.
Third-That the temporary administrator
sfall at all times have free and unrestricted
access to the box containing the securities.
with or without Mathews being present.
The Weisell will was then in the courts.
Another section Of the agreement says
that if Rothschild continued as temporary
administrator and an opinion is taken from
the Appellate Division, then further
arrangement for compensation is to be
made with Mathews pending an appeal to
the Court of Appeals"
The document is signed only by Wooten,
and on it is the mark 20. X" The District
Attorney is said to have another copy Of a
similar agreement
Rothschild's Federal Bank failed In April,
1904, and Rothschild went to prison. At
that time the Weisell estate securities
were pledged for 81 500 and the Bankers
Surety Company had to make good.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
TROOPS CHECK WARSAW RIOTS.
Fire on Mobs Twice. but Only Wound Three
Persons.

Special Cable Despateh to THE SUN.
WARSAW, May a8.-The authorities this
afternoon decided to stop the lynching Of
disreputable Jews by the more respectable
Of their coreligionists and of Christian
keepers Of dsorderly resorts by members
OF their own sect Troops were sent to the
scenes OF the disorders and they suppressed
the rioters with little opposition.
The soldiers in two places fired on the
mob, wounding three persons. Fifty ar
rests were made. Everything is outwardly
quiet this evening. Nineteen more Jews
were wounded in to-dsy's rioting.
Six thousand fresh troops were brought
here this evening, doubtless in preparation
for the anniversary Of the Cars coro-
nation Tomorrow, when the celebrations
might provoke political demonstrations.
Gov. Maximovitch has countermanded
the customary coronation service at the
Cathedral, and It will he held in the private
chapel at the castle. The Governor will
thus be able to attend without appearing
on the streets.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
CITY'S TITLE TO FERRY HELD UP.
May he No Decision for Three Years on
the Staten Island Lien.

In the United States Circuit Court yes
terday. before Judge Lacombe. the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company made
application to have the pending lien on the
Staten Island Railroad Cancelled. The
application was denied. and as result it
may he three years before the city can take
title to the ferry property.
Guthrie, Cravath Henderson. who repre-
sented the Baltimore and Ohio, stated that
a contract had been made for the sale of
the ferry property on Staten Island to the
city of New York and that it was desired
to close and pass the conveyances in title
on Monday next. 1t was explained that a
suit had been brought against the Baltimore
and Ohio by stockholders in the Staten
Island Rapid Transit Railroad Company,
and that the Baltimore and Ohio was
trustee for a majority Of the stock Of the
Staten Island company for the benefit Of
the plaintiffs in that suit, Robert L. Red
field and his associates.
Counsel for the Baltimore Il Ohio asserted
that more than six months had elapsed
since the decision OF Judge Plat against
the jurisdiction OF the Federal Court in
the stockholders' suit. Edward l.. Andrews
who appeared for the Staten Island Rail-
road stockholders, produced an allowance
Of an appeal to the Supreme Court Of the
United States, signed by Judge Lacombe
himself and granted some months ago.
Judge Lacombe then said that the case
would ha We TO await its turn on the calendar
Of court in Washin gton, would probably be
reached in about three years and that.
therefore. the present motion to disturb the
lien Of the stockholders in their suit gainst
the Baltimore i Ohio would have to be
denied One OF the Baltimore 4 Ohio
attorneys said that title to the ferry pro-
perties would not be accepted by the city
until the matter was disposed OF. Justice
I.acombe replied that that made no differ
ence. If the Supreme Court does not ad-
journ next Monday, as 1t had been expected
it would some proceeding may be taken to
expedite the matter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
MUST PAY For MRS. FIsH'S FURs
Railroad Presld ent and His wife Quizzed
In City Court Suit.

A jury in the City Court, before Justice
Deehanty, found verdict Yesterday
for 81 800 against Stuyvesant Fish, presi-
dent of the Illinois Central Railroad, for
furs supplied to Mrs. Fish by Adelbert
Jaeckel, furrier. Both Fish and his wife
were witnesses at the trial.
Frank Byrne, an employee OF Jaeckel,
testified that he had sold tippet and muff
OF Russian sable, containing eight skins,
to Mrs. Fish. The price was 81 ,8O0 Be-
fore making her selection, Byrne said,
Mrs. Fish cautioned him against selling
her dyed skins, and he was particularly
careful. A few days after the furs were
delivered Mrs. Fish returned them, with
the remark that they were dyed skins and
did not suit her
Mr.. Fish declined to tell what his salary
was as president of the Illinois Central.
but under the ruling Of the Court admitted
that his annual income averaged $4,000.
you pay your wife's bills, Mr.. Fish,"
was asked
Il nav the house bills, but the rest she
DAYS herself, was the answer
.Do YOU mean to testify that YOU never
raw for your wife's clothing?'
II do not
DO you allow her an income then!
Il do not; she has her own income from
her own investments. Sometimes, however,
supplement her income by gifts at Christ
mas, ON her birthday and at other times.
she has large personal income
Mrs. Fish denied ever having worn the
furs.
Don't you consult your husband when
YOU are making purchases that exceed
81 .ooo?" Jack els lawyer inquired.
Il do not" came The answer.
Didn't you have dispute with Mr..
Fish over your purchase OF these furs'"
Il did not
is it not fact, Mrs. Fish, pursued the
lawyer. that your rea reason for re-
turning the furs, was that you already
had a large number of fur garInents-at
least sufficient in Mr. Fish's opinion?"
THAT is not the fact. My having other
furr had nothing to do with it,"
The jury was out about five minutes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
CHINA AGAIN THREATENED.
Alleged Russian Plan to Send Troops Into
Mongolia.
Special Cahic Despatch 10 THR sun.

.Speoia! Cable Despatch 10 THR Sun.
LONDON. May 1.-THE ST. Petersburg
correspondent of the Times says he has
learned at the Foreign Office that the opera
tons in Manchuria will soon assume an
entirely novel phase. Russian troops will
cross into Mongolia to checkmate a flank
Ing movement which the japanese are be-
lieved to have undertaken beyond the
Manchurian borders, Diplomatic nego-
tiatior,s to enable Gen, Linievitch to move
in this direction without violating neu-
trality began at Pekin three weeks ago
The decision evokcs a sentiment akin to
CONSERVATION in the diplomatic corps.
II ia regarded as the first step in the annexa-
ion CT Chinese territory, which will open
the quest ion of he partit ion of the empire.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
NEW SPEED Law IN JERSEY.
Autoists May Now Run At Rate Of 20 Miles
an Hour Everywhere in the state.

TRENTON, n. j., May 2e.-Gov. Stokes
signed to-day the committee substitute
for Assemblyman Scovel's automobile
bill The bill does away with all the present
restrictions Of speed in cities and boroughs
and permits maximum rate Of twenty
miles an hour everywhere throughout the
State. Fines ranging from SIS to 500 for
various degrees Of offenses and penalties
of ten days in Jail in some cases, at the
discretion of the trial Judge, are provided.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
SHAW NOT SUBPENAED.
The Secretary VIII Not he . witness In the
DennisOn Trial.

DIES MONIES Ia, May 2e.-Secretary
Shaw. who was the guest Of the Bankers
Club to-day at luncheon. repeated his
assurance to the Des Moines bankers that
the Governments finances were in no
danger. 1t was expected that Mr.. Shaw,
who as Governor paroled Frank shercliffe,
because. it was said, Of political in fluences,
might be subpnnaed as a witness at the
Dennison trial. No notice was served
upon him. however.
Neither politics nor friendship had
anything to do with that parole said
Secretary Shaw. Il did it simply to help
the man get on his legs again.
NO one is authorized to say that will be
candidate TOT the Presidency" said the
Secretary in answer to question. 1T is
a subject which do not care to discuss"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
NEGRESS ROBBED THE BARON.
Police Say Attache OF German Embassy
Missed $50 After street Encounter.

Aman who said he was Baron VIC n Bussche,
an ATTACKS OF the German Embassy, and
that he was stopping at the Hote! Wolcott,
met a colored woman in 1hirty-frst street
near Fifth avenue last night The woman
spoke to him and the Baron stopped. They
talked on the street for some little time,
and then parted.
After the negress got out of sight the
Baron disco yered that q roll OF bills had
Disappeared from his pocket. He told the
Tenderioin police about tho woman, and
detectives started out to find her. The
police say his loss Was only 90.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
SHAKEN BY DYNAMITE.
Explosion in r. n. n. Hollow Scares Chill.
dreu and Throws Man Out Of He'd.

An explosion OF dynamite in the excava-
ton Of the new Pennsylvania Railroad ter
mina shook the houses on the south side
Of Thirty-arst street, between Eighth and
Ninth avenues yesterday and broke win
dows in most OF them. The explosion o.
Cured soon after clock, about the time
the pupils were being dismissed from St..
Miohael's parochial school at Ninth avenue
and Thirty-third street. The children ran
in all directions, crying.
Morris Fitzgerald. who lives at 800 West
Thirty-fi street, was in bed suffering from
rheumatism. He was thrown out Of bed.
Other persons living on the block we're
knocked down.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
ROOSEVELT COMMENDs CHINA.
Report That lie Has Telegraphed to the
Shanghai Authorities.

.specd! Gable Despatch TO THE SUN.
LONDON, May 27.-A despatch to the
DAILY Mail from Shanghai says that Presi-
dent Roosevelt has telegraphed to the
viceroy and Taotai commencing them for
the steps they have taken to preserve
Chinese neutrality.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
SUCCESSFUL RUSSIAN RAID.
MistchenkO Captures japanese Position
and Destroys stores.

Special Gable Despatch to TIE SUN.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 28.-Gen. Mist
chenko on May II attacked the Japanese
positions on the Fakumen road and cap
tured two machine guns and ?33 prisoners.
Many of the Japanese were killed and
wounded.
Gen. Mist chenkos operations began on
May II and lasted for days. He dest royed
a large st ore depot and miles of telegraph,
capt ured hundred horses and dispersed
and part tally annihilated several bands Of
Chunchuses. The whole raid was most
successful.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
LOOKS FOR A LONG WAR.
Baron Komura Urges Merchants to Extend
the COuntry's Trade.
Special Gable Despatch to THE SUN,


Special Gable Despatch 10 The SUN.
TOXIC, May 2e,-In speaking at meeting
of the Clearing House Association to-day
Baron Komura, the Minister Of Foreign
Affairs, said that the war would last long
time, and he looked to the enterprise Of
the financiers and commercial community
OF Japan to extend the trade Of the country
and facilitate the Introduction Of foreign
capital.
Baron Shibusawa said the comm cree
and productive capacity Of the country
were growing despite the war. The clear
ings in 1904 had exceeded 100000, 600,
which was unprecedented. and he ex-
pected that in 1905 they would exceed
81, 500, 900, OcO.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
FIRE AT FORT WADSWORTH.
starts in Rubbish, Destroys an Old House
and Lights Up the Ma rrOWs.

A fire illuminated the Narrows and the
lower bay about midnight last night. 1t
started in lot OF rubbish at the extreme
southern end Of the Government reserva-
ton at Fort Wadsworth and spread to an
unoccupied frame building on the reserva-
ton.
The fire was close to big gun battery.
but no ammunition was stored within
several thousand feet Of it.
The entire ga rrison turned out to fight
the fire, as did Red Jacket Hose of South
Beach. The origin of the fire is not known,
The loss is practically nothing. as the Gov
eminent would have demolished the build
ing or allowed it to fall to ruins anyhow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
Portugal Releases the Caecllie.

Special Cdbl, Desp ateh 10 THE Sun.
HoNoxoNo, May 20.-The Portuguese
authorities at Macao have released the
steamship Caeciiie which is reported to
have been hired by German newspapers
to follow the Russian fleet. Her destina-
ton is given as Manila.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
MRS. PHIPPS IN HOSPITAL.
Comes East u Undergo Operation-ls
said 70 he RecOyeriny,

DENVER, Col, May 28-Mrs. Genevieve
Phipps. who left here several weeks ago to
at tend the spring races at Kansas City, has
for the past fortnight been in hospital on
Long Island. where she under went an opera
ton for the removal OF troubles ONE
growth on her neck. The shock was severe
and she was low for a time. but is now re-
ported as recovering.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
SECRETARY HAY RECEIVERS.
Physicians Send a Very Cheerful Report OF
His Condition.
Special Gable D,,putca to THK SUN.

Special Gable Dsspntch TO THR SUN.
LONDON. May PA despatch to the
Morning Post from Berlin says that Secre-
tary of State Hay has quite recovered from
his heart trouble. His physicians say that
he may look forward to a long life of public
usefulness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
THREATS TO BURN HOUSES.
Anon ymous Letter Writer Demands DIS
charge OF COl0red Servants.

charge OF Colored Servants.
RED BANK. n. j., May 2o.-Within few
days letters have been mailed to at least
a dozen families in town notifying them
that unless they Immediately discharged
their colored girl help their houses would
be burned. The letters were probably
written by a man in disguised hand. Here
is a sample
We know you hire colored servants and we
want you to git rid OF them. You will have
to take the koisekwences If you don't do as
wee cay You don't discharge them riVht away
We will burn your house down.
None OF the colored girls in the families
written to has been dismissed. nor are any
of them likely to be.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
DIVORCE FOR MRS. TOWNSEND
Sued Her Husband At Newport on the
Ground Of Non.SuppOrt.

NEWPORT, R. l., May ga decree was
granted to Mrs. Pauline Octavia Town
send to-day from her husband, John r.
Townsend OF New York, on the ground
Of non-support. She also gets the custody
OF their child. The case was heard last
Monday. but the Court was not satisfied
with the matter Of residence in Rhode
Island and withheld decision pending
an nveetigation. The entry Of a decree
was announced before the adjournme mt
of court this noon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
pARL.OR SMOKING CAR.

. Effective May 9th, Parlor Smoking Car will be
nun between Jersey City and Point Pleasant via
the Pennsylyania Railroad train levin New Iors
SbS A. N. week days, and CONNIE ncing June 70
similar service on the t26 p. NJ. southbound and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
JUDGMENT AGAINST GERHARD.
Black, Starr 4 Frost After Il SIT 900
Balance on Jewelry Bill.

DItck, HtaTF a FrOst AIIeF NI1 1U(O
balance on Jewelry Bill.
A judgment for s1l ,o6s. IS was entered
against Frederic Gerhard yesterday in
favor OF Black, Starr 4 Frost, the jewelers.
OF 4ss Fifth avenus. The judgment went
by default, and it Is for jewelry. NOR
chandise and services between May 1, 1901,
and July l. 1903. The entire bill was some
larger part Of it.
Mr.. Gerhard has lived at l7s Madison
avenue since his sister. Mrs. Frederic
Nelson, mother OF Mrs. Reginald Wander
bilt, sold her house at 100 Fifth avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
More French warshIps Tor Indo.Ch,na.

.Sptefal Cable Dfspnfch 10 THE Sun.
PARIS May 2G.-The Minister of Marine,
CASTOR Thomson. has announced the Gov
ernment's intention to send to lndo-China
six torpedo boats and two submarines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27

Bomb Thr0wers in Russian Arm enis.
Special Gable Despaseh 10 THE SUN.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2e.-Two Armen-
ians with bombs In their possession were
arrested at Nskhichevan, Russian Armenia.
today.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-05-27
ATTORNEY.GENERAL STAYS.
Moody's Retirement From the Cabine
Postponed Until July I, 1909.

WASHINGTON. May 2e.-The retirement
from the Cabinet of Attorney. General
Moody. which was to have taken place this
summer, has been postponed until July /,
1898. MIR. Moody originally intended to
retire on March 4 last. but subsequently
decided to defer the step for several months.
The latest arrangement has not been Off
cially announced