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New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
SAY ASBESTOS IS SAFE.
Theatre Managers Disagree s0ith
.Jerome-TeU of Inspections.

Theatre managers yesterday took exception 10
District Attorney Jerome's arraignment of their
methods of inspection of their theatres and to
his belief that none of the so-caed asbestos cur
tains are freproof." They also disagree with hln
on steel curtains, which he thinks are the pest.
A representative of one of the theatres declared
that a man from whom the District Attorney had
been obtaining points employed by a Chi
cago firm which manufactures steel curtains ana
automatic sprinklers for theatres.
According to Thomas T. Lyman, an expert on
the manufacture of asbestos curtains, curtain
made of pure asbestos cannot burn. and he says
that under actual fire conditions they have never
failed. He declares that the statement OF the
District Attorney that if enough asbestos is put
into the curtain to make it freproof, the curtain
will not hang together is mistake. for the wire
fibre in the curtain gives it strength enough 10
resist puncture from falling timbers. Mr.. Lyman
said that metal curtain made of sheet IRON OF
steel warped under heat and became unmanage-
able metal curtain for the average proscenium
would weigh six thousand pounds. The metal
quickly transmitted the heat ignited surrounding
inf1ammable material and made practically roast
ing oven of the auditorium.
Marc Klaw, of Klaw & Erlanger, managers of the
NewAmsterdam, New-York. Liberty and other
theatres said that the asbestos curtains in their
theatres were freproof; that they worked
automatically In case of emergency, and by
ELECTRIC appliances in three places at other times
we nave a regular and rigid inspection OF tne
New-Amsterdam and other theatres made every
day. and covering every part of the house, includ-
This is done in this house under the supervision
Of NJ. A. Luescher to whom the reports are made
Charles Frohman is in Europe, but his repre-
sentative said that the asbestos curtains, with
which all the theatres under the Frohman manage
ment are equipped were in good condition. and
with the skylights, were regularly inspected. In
addition. fire drills held.
We have one Of the very best asbestos curtains
the best that money can buy-and our skyhghts
are inspected every day said Harry Sommers,
manager of the Knickerbocker Theatre, THE night
watchman reports twenty-On stations In this
theatre on every round that he makes"
Lee Shubert, speaking on the Lyric Theatre, said
that the asbestos curtain there was good as any
in the city, and that the skylights were regularly
inspected, and had never failed to work in any
weather.
At the Broadway Theatre a representative OF A.
w. Dngwan, the manager, said the skylight at
that house was built with pitch, so that 1t opened
of itself when released The asbestos curtain was
fitted with all the safety appliances. and could be
lowered instantly In emergency by automatic
apparatus
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
CALLS IT HOLY RAGTIME
Father Wagner Denounces Church
MuSic.

That the organists in most Of the Catholic
churches in this country mountebanks, and that
most of the music that they play is holy ragtime.
the strong statement made yesterday by tho
Rev N Wagner, one Of the assistants of the Rev.
P. Dauffenbach of the Church Of the Most Holy
Trinity, in Montrose-ave., Brooklyn. Father Wag-
is organist and has made a deep study of
music. A year ago in audience with the Pope the
subject Of church music in America discussed,
and since his return he has had some correspond
ence with the Pope on the subject He said:
I believe the Protestants doing more for
good church music in this country than the Cath
olics are. Many people likely to complain but
it is not the purpose of the Pope to have only
Gregorian music. He also favors the Palestrtna
music Some people do not understand this His
Holiness loves the kind of music that has an
artistic value and edifes. Some music is artistic,
but it is not church music. 1t is simply "hoy rag
time as played by the organsts They are sim
ply piano players, and the pastors being
bluffed by them.
Father Wagner has idea that a travelling
choir in each diocese, to show what be done
in the presentation of proper music, would be OF
great advantage; Several weeks ago Pope Plus
sent his picture to the young priest in recognition
of his interest in church music.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
MRS. GELSHENEN NAMED.
Morse also Questioned Regarding
Wedding after AnnuIment.

Charles w. Morse, whose matrimonial tangle led
to the indictment last month OF ex-Justice Furs-
man, A. II. Hummel, Benjamin Steinhardt, Charles
F. Dodge and n detective who is missing, was a
witness before the grand jury for two hours yes
terday The February grand Jury has taken up
the Dodge-Morse case where the January grand
jury left off, and Assistant District Attorney Rand
who has charge of the case. has promised that
further inquiry will be made to Mr.. Humme
and Mr.. Steinhardt, who indicted charges
OF subornation of perjury and of conspiracy. No
such promise made to ex-Justice Fursman,
who was counsel for Mrs. Morse, and who is in
dicted only for conspiracy
MIR. Morse accompanied to the grand jury
room by his counsel, Samuel Untermyer, and it
was understood in the Criminal Courts Building
later that Mr.. Morse guided by Mr.. Untermyer
in his replies to questions 1t ascertained that
Mr.. Morse declined to answer some of the questions
put 10 him, the ground that his answers might
tend to incriminate him. No information to
the questions which Mr.. Morse refused to answer
was obtainable as no appeal was made to a judge
of Special Sessions to have him compelled to an
swer or be committed for contempt.
1t is understood that Mr. Morse asked
mony since January 4, 1904 the date when his
marriage with Mrs. Dodge annulled. He
also asked whether he had met Mrs. Gelshenen
since the latter went abroad.
William Brown a clerk in the employ of Mr..
Morse, was another witness before the grand jury
yesterday. 1t is believed that there not many
witnesses to be examined in the case.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
DARING CHICAGO HOLD-UP
T1oeIUe Men Forced To Lie Face
DO1Cnward While Being Robbed.

Chicago Feb. 17-Twelve men were held up
by six armed robbers to-day in the Office of
Max MiIdenberg, proprietor Of electric light,
oil and gasoIene delivery place at Clybourne
Place and Hawthorne-st. The highwaymen
fired several shots as they entered, wounding
two men and knocking another unconscious with
a blow from revolver. Then they took more
than $500 and escaped.
There were only four men in the Office when
the robbers entered. F. Nildenberg brother Of
the proprietor. and Julius Bensev the clerk,
were balancing the books. while Richard Hayes
and James Fay foremen of the drivers were
making out their daily reports
Without warning the six robbers appeared and
began firing. Bensev ana Mildenberg dropped
to the floor to escape the flying bullets, but the
two foremen were struck and slightly wounded.
After the shooting the robbers ordered the four
men to hold up their hands
At this point eight of the drivers and filters.
who were IN a barn at the rear, hearing the
shooting, ran into the Office. Revolvers were
pointed at them. and they were told TO Zine up
against the wall with the other four
While two of the robbers kept the victims in
subJection the other four took BenSey, the clerk
into the inner office and ordered him to open
the safe. He complied, and they removed the
contents amounting to $500, the entire proceeds
Of the days sales.
An inner compartment remained locked which
contained only the private papers of the pro-
prletor. Bensey was commanded to open this
ana when he said he could not two of the rob-
bers struck him several blows with their re-
volvers. making him unconscious Then they
carried him to the outer Office, where they forced
the twelve TO lie face downward the floor
until they could be searched.
When they had secured all the plunder they
could find the robbers ran out Two patrol wag-
ons crowded with police were sent to the scene
and the neighborhood was searched but no
trace of the men could be found
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
1RBITRATION POSSIBLE.
$50 Intimated by Mr.. Shea-ResuH of
Poll UnEcn01Cn.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Nevv-Eaven, Conn, Feb. 17-The decision of
the directors of the New-York, New-Haven and
Hartford Railroad Company, which is adverse to
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, was
expected here.
Timothy Shea second vice-grandmaster of the
lremen was seen tonight in his hotel, and
talked on the decision. He said that the mem
bers- of the frenen's committee would meet
Sunday morning to take action, and that moth
sng would be done until the poll Of the members
OF the fremen's brotherhood was counted. When
asked to state the probable outcome of the poll
he said that it was impossible 10 do so, as no
knew what the individual envelopes contained.
1t was intimated by Mr. Shea that arbitration
might figure in The settlement of the difficulty
between the engineers and hremen, but nothing
definite had even been talked about in regard to
this. he said. He was not at all certain that
the firemen would strike and seemed inclined to
believe that they, as wen the engineers and
directors of the road, wanted a peaceful settle
illent of the trouble
He said further that no public statement
would be formulated for some time he pre-
ferred that The decision should be referred to
the grievance committee for its consideration.
He said that meeting Of the committee proba-
bly, brief one would be held tomorrow morn
.ng. He had been called out Of town, but would
not go until after the meeting In the mean
the committee in different parts Of the system
20 come here to prepare TO take. up consideration
OF future course. When asked as to his opin-
ton Of the decision Of the directors, Mr.. Shea
paid # to the point. and that it was too
definite to be the subject of any further dis
cussion.
II is believed here that If the hrenen's poll
Elbows desire the part oe the members to
strike. the strike win not take place for some
weeks. and an equally strong belief prevails
that there will be strike at all. Secretary
Parker and Mr.. Shea met tonight for a long
talk, but the nature of it could not be learned.
Later the fremen met at Trades Council Hall
20 discuss the situation. but the meeting was
OF littie consequence.
The railroad in refusing TO give in TO the FIRE
men took the stand expected, and no surprise
was caused here when the announcement of the
contents OF the letter to Mr.. Shea was made
The road, IL is understood. has engaged eighteen
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
RAID THE TEMPLE BAR.
Police ArTeSt SeUer, Men IN alleged
Po0lroom There.

Rumors that exchange for betting the races
was being conducted in the Temple Bar Building
the largest and best known Office structure in
Brooklyn resulted In a spectacular raid at 4
o'clock yesterday afternoon. Twelve telephones
confscated and eight arrests were made, in
Guiding William Clary, the superintendent of the
building, who charged with interfering with
the officers in the discharge of their duty.
The raid was made by Captain Bernard Gala
CHER. of the Adams-st station, and five plain
clothes men. They made their way quietly and sin
gly to Room No ES. The captain says that he
found Superintendent Clary just letting in a man
tance., Not on your lifer' Clary is said to have
replied. Gallagher told him that the police wanted
be broken down. The superintendent did not show
any inclination TO comply with the request and
Captain Gallagher pulled chisel out smashed
glass panel. While this going the sound
of paper being torn up was heard
The raiding party found table, on which were
twelve telephones and around which sat seven
men. Charles Simpson, the group, was
charged with maintaining a gambling place
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
CAPTAINS ROOM FOR ODELL.
Ex-Governor and Family to Sail on European
Trip To-day.

Ex-Governor Odell. accompanied by Mrs. Odell
and their two children. Estelle and Bryant B. sail
to-day for Europe the North German Lloyd
steamer Princess Irene. To provide them with
every comfort and to make the trip unusually
pleasant, Captain Dannemann has given I'D his
stateroom to Mr.. and Mrs Odell for the trip. and
the children will occupy Chief Officer Wittstein's
stateroom
The itinerary of the OdeIIs. 80 far as made out is
as follows: Direct to Naples. and from there a
tour through Italy Austria Prussia, Switzerland
and France; from France they will go to ireland.
and end the trip with a brief run through England
before sailing for home. four months hence
A delegation Of political friends will be at tha
pier this forenoon to see the Ex-Governor off Among
the other passengers to sail Miss Mary RuIkee
ley, daughter of Ex-Governor and now Senafor
Morgan j. Bulkeley. of Connecticut; H. Chandler
Egan the golf champion; General Edward kirk
patrick and Professor James NJ. Patton. of Wesley
University N'
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
ONE OF HoCH's WIVES POISONED.
Doctor Says Work Would Have Done Credit
to a Rorgia.'

Chicago. Feb. 17.-Drs w s Haipes and n W
Lewke. who have been analyzng the stomach and
liver of Mrs. Marie Welker-Hoch, the latest al
legged victim OF Johann Hoch, declared definitely
to-day that the woman's death was due 10 arseni-
cal poisoning Dr. Lewke. who is the coroner's
physician, said the arsenic in the stomach indi-
Gated intent to murder.
with the evidence of four analyses before us
said DR.. Lewke there is doubt left that Mrs
Welker died as the result Of work which would
have done credit to q Borgia- First 1 analvzea
the stomach and liver. Then DIR. Haines analvzed
them. Then both OF us made tests In conjunction
In every case the result the same. Each fest
showed large quantities of arsenic In both stouach
and liver We did not get ordinary reactions, show
Ing simply traces of the drug. All traces
Dr. Haines is professor of chemistry in Rush
Medical College, Of the University OF Chica go
He is recognized as an authority questions of
toxcology.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18

hundred men as fremen should an agreement
for a strike be declared.
Before the evening had half gone members Of
the Brotherhood of FHremen were focking to
the hotel or TO Trades Council Hall to learn
about the situation Mr.. Shea was anx1ouSly
sought, especially by men from out of town, who
are thought to be the first arrivals OF the COM
nittee called into conference.
In railroad circles here the opinion is ex-
pressed, particularly as preparations have al
ready been made to meet a strike, that the
going out of the firemen would not be entirely
unwelcome. This is due to the fact that the
company's officers, it is understood, have been
for several months much harassed by the situa-
ton on the road due to the troubles between the
two brotherhoods. This it is said, has reached
such a point that some of the locomotives of
the company the engineer and the fremen are
asserted, have arisen in the running of the en-
gines, owing to the inSiStence of the flremen on
the rules Of his brotherhood. To the petty dis
agreements OF the firemen and engineers. officers
the operation of the road in the last few months
especially those due to ''low steam"
Some doubts expressed to whether, in
case of a strike, the locomotive engineers, who
go out with the fremen. They may not go out
as the brotherhood may wish to preserve the
strength which they now have among the loco
motive engineers. In that the strike would
have the unique feature of the keeping at
work who have the asserted grievance and the
men going out who are not Immediately in
volved.
number of the railroad officials express
doubts to whether L strike will involve the
whole body of flremen. In business circles here
the possibility of strike at just this time, when
freight traffic is heavy in volume and greatly
delayed in transit by the extreme weather, ere
ates not q little alarm. and added to this is the
fear of a coal famine in some cities
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
CHEAP CAB SERVICE.
Registering Device Automa tically Indicates
Fare Owed

Cheap cab fares for short rides. coupled with
uniformity Of prices by machine regulation, is
what the cab users of this city will be able to
yesterday meets with public approval The Auto
matte Register Company, a corporation manu-
featuring fare recording devices for cabs, has
equipped the cabs at the Hotel Imperial stand with
It's registers, and If the public approves of the
method Of price regulation, the company will rap
idly install more machines on various cab stands
In Continental Europe such machines have been
in use for many years The OF the machines
is made mandatory by the government in Germany
and other European countries. These machines
will be found as far north Sweden and far
south as Italy. The machine is a small, clocklike
attachment. 1t is attached to the dashboard of q
hanson and is controlled by the wheel revolution.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
JUSTICE H00KER's CONDITION.
Although Gaining Slowly, He Has Not Con.
sidered Resignation from Bench.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO The rR1nuNE 7

lBf TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBuNE1
jamestown. N. Y, Feb. 17.-Justice Warren n
Hooker is still confined to his bed on account OF
the injuries received in the wreck near Utica A
steady but slow gain is reported in his condition
but even yet he has times when he is delirious No
one except members OF the family, those in at
see him.
A representative of The Tribune endeavored to
get statement from the Justice his private
secretary to-day concerning the rumor that he
might tender his resignation from the bench. Ad-
mittance to the Justice was denied. and the eecre-
tary would say nothing the subject
one close TO Justice Hooker. however, made the
following statement
Such action has not even been thought OF Since
his injury Justice Hooker has not con sidered
any phase or the investigation before the legis-
lature. Any conversation with him this subject
has been absolutely forbidden by the physicians in
charge OF his
There is general impression among those who
are following the closely that the affair will
be contested to the last possible point.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
JAPANESE DANCERS FUNERAL.
Teeth, Bone and Ashes of Miss Morita To
Be Sent to Toxic.

The funeral OF Kimi Bandai Morita, the young
Japanese actress and dancer who died Wednesday,
took place yesterday at No. 242 West 23d-st. The
body was cremated. About twenty Japanese were
present and also a number of well known women
Of this city. The services conducted by the
Rev. Y. Hirose, pastor OF Japanese evangelical
mission at No $50 East 57th-st.
my Faith Looks Up TO Thee" and other hymns
were sung Mr.. Hirose gave In English a eulogy of
the dead girl. He spoke afterward in Japanese
In accordance with Japanese custom, the teeth
OF Miss Morta were extracted prior to cremation
and bone was taken from her neck. These will be
sent 70 Toxic with the ashes and there buried after
the Buddhist custom
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
ARMY LIEUTENANT SENT TO JAIL
- rELEGRAPH 10 NE TRIRrNE.l

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Leavenworth. Kan. Feb. 17.-Paul H. Mcdonald
a second lieutenant in the 10th Infantry was placed
In the federal penitentiary here this morning 10
a two years sentence for conduct unbecoming
officer and gentleman.
Mcdonald was brought here from Fort Lawton
Wash. in charge OF Lieutenant H. F. McFeeIey
and two sergeants. He was tried by court martial
in Seattle and found guilty duplicating his pay
accounts, obtaining money under false pretences
giving mortgages furniture that did not belong
10 him. and with making false statements He was
in Fort Leavenworth two years ago. He remained
three months taking instructions. and finally
passed examination for a commission.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
RURAL CARRIERS SHUT IN.
Heavy Snoz0 BIockades N0rth1eest-
ern PENNSYLVANIA.

Meadyille, Feb. 17.-Northwestern Pennsyi-
vania is buried under from three to five feet Of
snow, and snow is falling heavily tonight. OF
thirteen rural free delivery carriers from the
MeadVille postof1ce, not able to cover
his route to-day. The Meadville Cambridge
and Erie trolley lines buried under drifts
from five to ten feet deep. and Erie railway
trains are anywhere from five to ten hours late
Warren reports that the town is almost iso-
lated by the storm. The is four feet Deep
The Allegheny River is frozen sod and horse
races are being held on the ice. The thermom-
eter has ranged between IS and 20 degrees be-
low for week.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
LIEUTENANT KNOX TO pEKINe.

The old members of Company F. 7th Regiment
n. G. N. Y. will be pleased to learn that First
Lieutenant George II. Knox, eth Infantry. U. S A.
stationed at Manila. has been ordered TO go
with Company b, 90 Peking. China, by command
of Major General Corbin, commander OF the Phil
ippines Division TO be military attache and guard
of the American Embassy Lieutenant Knox is "a
nephew of Colonel Edward NJ. Knox. OF this city.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
LONG ISLAND FARES MAY BE MODIFIED

Philadelphia. Feb. 1.-THE Inquirer" tomorrow
will say that the opposition TO the raising OF the
passenger rates the Long Island Railroad has
become forcibe that President William T. Pot
ter. of the Long Island road. came here to-day 10
discuss the situation with President \. j. Cassatt
or the Pennsylvania Railroad which corpOration
controls the Long Island Railroad. II Is under.
stood THE Inquirer will say. that as a result
OF this meeting slight modification OF the rates
may be made. although fares will be Increased
considerably over the old figures
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
TRAINS STALLED BY SNOW.

jamestown. N Y, Feb. 1.-THE severest storm of
the winter prevailed here tonight. a heavy fall
of snow piled into deep drifts by high wind
The Chautauqua Lake Railway and the Dunkirk
Alegany Valley and Pittsburg Railway are COM
pletely blocked. train which left Dunkirk at 6
o'clock last night for Titusvile stuck in the snow
near Laona, westbound train from Tftusvile IS
in the same plight Casadaga
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
FEED AND WATER FAMINE LIKELY
Little Freight Has Reached Watertown in
Ten Days.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUxE.l

Watertown, y. ", Feb. 1.-THE most terrific
storm thus far this winter has been raging here
almost constantly for the last ten days. The wind
has blown a gale and railroad traffic has been
almost at a standstil. Tonight the storm is worse
than ever, and every indication is that tomorrow
the Rome division will be completely tied up
No freight to speak of has arrived in the city
In this time but dealers have plenty of the neces-
sares OF life and the only shortage is of mill feeds
only a few tons being in wholesalers hands. The
city is threatened with water famine and the
water board is about institute legal proceedings
10
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
LIVESTOCK FROZEN TO DEATH.
Thousands of Cattle and Sheep Found Dead
on Western Ranges.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE I

ST. Paul. Feb 17.-RepOrts have been received
during the day of the finding of dead cattle and
sheep on the ranges, which indicate the greatest
losses since 1885. report from MedOra, n D.
tonight says that 1900 head Of cattle and 1000
sheep are dead Within radius of thirty five miles
of that place The livestock was overcome by the
severe storm of Sunday night.
From Broken Bow. Neb.. comes the report that
one firm lost 800 cattle in the Storm all being
found dead in the same field
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
U. S. wARsHIPs TO VISIT HAVANA.

Havana Feb. I7.-Mnister Squiers has notified To
the Cuban government that United States squad
ron OF fourteen warships will visit Havana on
March 10
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18
BRITISH SUBMARINE BOAT AS.

fourteen injured at ueensfcsE
Cphotoxraph Undewood3
New-York tribune., 1905-02-18

MILITARY JUSTICE ON TRIAI4-Lieutenant
A. J. Mohn, 4th Cavalry, will be tried for the third
time. When he was brought before military court
ordered by the division commander at jefferson
Barracks recently, he entered plea in bar that
General Wint commanding the division. his
accuser. and should not be permitted to convene
the court While this view could not be legally
sustained, it thought that every possible ad-
vantage should be given the officer. who has been
charging unfairness and prejudice against him
the part of his seniors in rank. Lieutenant Mohns
case Is most unusual