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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
AMERICAN NURSES ASKED FOR.

Mrs Whitelaw Reid has received cable dispatches
this week from Lady Randolph Churchill asking
her 10 secure number Of American trained nurses
for service in South Africa The nurses Will be
expected to sail within a week. The association OF
American women resident in London which Lady
Randolph represents will pay all the expenses.
In response this request Mrs. Reid has selected
five trained women nurses all of whom had service
IN the war with Spain under the Red Cross Society
and there were several times many offers to go
Mrs Reid also obtained from Mrs. Ada Willard
the superintendent OF the Bellevue Training Schoo
Cor Male Nurses 2 list Of eligible men. and the
following accepted the offer TO go to the Trans
vaal: T. Herbert Chapman. John J. Reilly. George
l. Cole John 7. McCllntock William {. kuder
Archibald Gillies William Ruth Leon VI. How
ard James NJ Irwin. stephen Crick and Charles
Nash. Two apothecaries will be selected later
Al the nurses selected grad rates of the Train
ing School ana are at the present time actively
engaged IN the practice Of their profession.
The nurses Will he sent 10 the front Immediately
upon their arrival in South Africa They VIII work
for the British sick and wounded in the field II is
thought they may be able to sail Saturday, but the
ship had been selected last night. Mrs. Reid is
M king all the necessary arransements for their
departure on behalf Of the American women In
London represented by Lady Randolph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09

Thomas sankey. United States Consular Agent
at the port Of ST. Nazaire. furnishes information
regarding the recent launching of large French
passenger vessel He says:
An interesting event in shipping annals took place
here yesterday-the launch Of the steamship La
Lorraine. 10y the COmpagnie Generate Transa TAN
tique for the line from Havre TO New-Hork. La
Lorraine is the largest French merchant steamer
afoat total length l., metres (51sS feeD; breadth.
IS . metres (9.1 feeD: depth 10 keel l. metres t59t
fceU The ship built under the direction or
the Bureau Neritas and is OF steel. with the upper
parts Of especially hard steel to secure riSd!ty.
There I'VE decks and promenade deck 100
metres 1926 liz feet long for the first and second
class passengers. The feboats. eighteen in num-
Der are placed the promenade deck, well
rats. There two twin screw triple expansion
engines. each with four cylinders in juXtapostion.
with distribution by Stcphensons slides and cranks
with counterweights TO lessen the vibration The
force will be 220D horse power The ship will carry
rs second class. 39S third class; total. 953. The
crew will consist OF - officers. 10 men and $50
attendants The ship is expected to steam % knots.
In the event Of war 1t will be used by the French
Government As an auxiliary cruiser. and would be
armed with nine guns (six quick firing OF 1875
mimetres (54 inches and eight cannon revolvers
The keel Of the boat was laid in July. 1895 and the
is estimated 1900 0co francs (s231 0G)). The
ship is expected to be ready for service April !,
1900
y sister ship. La Savole IS the stocks and will
be launched next March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
LADY RANDOLPH'S STATEMENT.
WHY AMERICAN WOMEN ARE ASKED To
HELP SEND \ HOSPITAL SHIP TO
APE

London Nov Sat the request Of The Asso-
ciated Press Lady Randolph Churchill ma DE TO-
dav the following statement to American f'iehns
with regard to the project Of American women
in England Of fitting out hospital snip Tor Use
in South African waters:
The time for fitting ont the Maine Is so briei
that am glad to avail myself Of The Associated
Press TO set the project fairly before the Hlneii
can public. The interest manifested by AMIR
cans has already taken such tangible form. from
New York to San Francisco, that am sure an
intimation that what remaining Work there II
10 do must be done Immediately VIII spur the
American public into READY response l" Jul
needs 49,.
There is but one motive. one reason. for the
project Of sending a hospital ship to the cape
We have had Oratory and societies TOT lme pr
motion OF Anglo-American friendship rms Is
the golden opportunity to put tha' eNPress'o"
OF goodwill into tangible form
II is especially the province or American
women TO promote this cause. but II is woman
function 10 foster and nourish the suffering
American people are moro adept al H. We pe-
leve than any others.
The Maine is to be essentially an American
womens ship. We are not only TO ana the
wounded but are to show the world that Ameri-
can women can do that good work better than
any one else can do II. | am going TO the cape
in the Maine not because my son Is there TOT
he will be 2 thousand miles away. but because
| want the generous efforts Of American con-
fributors To be carried out under the personal
SUPERVISION Of member Of the Executive Com
mittee.
am going because think may prevent any
kind Of friction between the American nurses
whom Mrs Whteaw Reid is sending out on
Saturday and the British officials. In case such
friction should arise. | contribute that mucn
time and service gladly. and all our committee
would do the same The Maine will be n sue
cess and we hone American contributions. al
ready given 50 generously will within the next
few days insure that success beyond doubt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
AUTOMOBILE TANK BURSTS.
OWNER SEVERELY BURNED WHILE TRY
ING TO PREVENT A MORE
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

The gasolene reservoir Of an automobile ex-
| ploded Yesterday afternoon the vehicle was
rounding Mount Morris Park. at Ffth-ave. ana
| One-hundred- and -twenis th-st.. and Charles
Kranich. the owner. who was operating tho
machine painfully burned that he II
confined TO his room His condition is not
really serious, however.
Mr. Kranich is the son Of Helmuth Kranch,
Of the piano manufacturing firm of kranich e.
Bach and lives with his father at No. 90 East
Seventy -second-st He is thirty-two years old.
Mr. Kranich has experimental with almost
every type Of the horseless vehicle. and u late
his enthusiasm has been vented on a recently
invented casolene motor road wagon II is his
custom to take spin every afternoon. accom-
panied BY one or more Of his friends.
Yesterday afternoon he invited Mr. MaIsch,
All intimate acquaintance. 10 join him In spin.
The invitation was accepted. and they started
from Mr.. Kranichs place Of business In One
hundred and twenty ffth-st. Everything moved
smoothly until they reached Mount Norris Park.
There they received the first intimation that
something amiss when small boy shrilly
Informed them by calling:
Mister, youse1 be bowed up If youse don't
look out, She's on fire.
Hastily stopping the wagon Mr. Kranich and
MS 1rlenN jumped cut. lneN 1Ounu the Ietu plp'
which connects the gasoene from the reservoir
leaking and the flames were extended mush-
room like oyer the entire bottom Of the vehicle
There was imminent danger OF the heat causing
the main reservoir to explode, and had such
been the 1t would have probably resulted In
the destruction Of the machine.
Mr. Kranich puckily turned off the running
liquid, but this did not quench the flames. which
continued to feed on the gasoline already freed
Mr. Maisch tried to induce his friend to leave
II alone. but rather than abandon his machine
to the seeming destruction Mr. Kranch under
a valve weakened by the fire blew out and the
burning gasoene struck him squarely in the
face and covered his hands.
He fell back with a groan, temporarily blinded
His friend had a policeman send hurry call 10
the Harlem Hospital for help and DR. Babcock
responded. He found Mr. Kranich very pain
fully burned. and after dressing his wounds sent
him home. The family physician, Dr. Laban L.
Bradshaw, of No. % East Seventy second-st,
was then called in.
He ordered the injured man 10 remain In his
room for a few days fearing the effect OF a cold
Mr. Masch said he did not understand how
his friend escaped losing both eyes. The names
had shot out with great force, he said, and 1t
seemed 10 him $ if his friend had been grlev-
Ou5ly hurt.
Gratitude the small boy who gave them the
warning uppermost in the minds or both
men They caused a search 10 be made for the
urchn. but without success. IF ne Is found there
is substantial reward ready for him.
The automobile not seriously damaged
and the repairs will not cot much.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
LARGE FORCE LEAVES ESTCOURT.
UNKNOWN-FIRING HEARD
TOWARD LADYSMITH

DESTINATION UNKNOWN-FIRING HEARD
TOWARD LADYSMITH
Estcourt. Nov 6, 1915 a. m.-The Natal Field
Artillery left camp to-day. escorted by troops
Of the Imperial Light Horse Carbineers and
Natal Police. The destination Of the force is
unknown.
Firing was heard this morning in the direction
Of Colcnsc. from which It is believed the Beers
have resumed the bombardment Of Ladysmith.
Mr.. Burnard, proprietor Of the Railway Hotel
at Ladysmith has arrived here with a COM
panion. having cluded the Boer outposts by
night, riding along Kaffir paths. He confirms
the report that when General White requested
that the women and children be permitted 10
depart General Joubert replied that he would
only allow them TO get away under the muzzes
or fire Of his guns. Mr. Burnard views the sit
uation gravely, and says that none of the Brit
fish artillery is apparently able to cope with the
Poer siege guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
REPORTED ABOLISHNENT or TIPS.

Somebody started the report that George H
Daniels, general passenger agent OF the New-fork
Central. was going to adopt a system of manage
ment for the Wagner palace car system that
would do away with tips for the porter Since
then Mr.. Danies's life has been in jeopardy. He
doesn't care ride the trains of his own road
for fear that some cOlored auocrat Of the Will
quietly slit his throat He hurriss around corners
and keeps a sharp watch out for gentlemen OF
color who look as if white Jacket were part OF
their ordinary wearing apparel. Mr.. Daniels
wishes would stop il. The first Mr..
Daniels heard Of il was when a Western paper
printed the report He says he is In mood 10
die from the swift swing OF razor. and that he
IS going 10 let things alone on the road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09

three Of their guns into silence and headed on
| 600 Roers from the Pietermaritzburg road The
Light Horse messed too far into a gully and
were extricatod nv the Dragons all getting
safely away. Under a heavy fire Lieutenant
Pcmerov 81 the 9th Dragon Guards pluckilI
rescued 2 dismounted trooper from the fire zone
The british casualties were slight. The moral
effect is excellent
The armored train. with detachment Of the
Dublin Fusiliers and railroad engineering STAN
which left here for Colenso to repair the hhe
Yesterday evening. and which also INTENDED 10
go through TO Ladysmth If possible, has re-
turned here. The commanding officer reports
thar he proceeded beyond Coenso and found the
dwellings there untouched. There had been no
footing. except in a single case Of store which
was looted by KafirS
Several prisoners were arraigned before Cen
eral Wolfe Murray this morning.
If Is reported that the Beers are not within
twenty miles of here
The bullet holes in the uniforms Of the Durham
Volunteers show the narrowness Of their escape
from, Fort Wye which was only effected after
the heavy fire of the Dublin Fusiliers inflicted
severe loss on the Beers. \ member OF the gar
rson who was hard pressed by the Beers leaped
into the river amid shower OF bullets and diV-
ing repeatedly reached a far bank unscathed.
General French managed TO leave Ladysmith
by the last train from there. Four miles from
Colenso the Beers fired on the train, but no one
was hit The General is going to Cape Town in
order to take command of the cavalry. The
Border Regiment arrived here on Friday.
Sub-Irspcctor Petley. of the Natal Police. says
that his men alone. forming one of several burial
parties Inferred sXty-four Beers who were
killed at the battle of Talana Hill
The Dublin Fusilicrs are being served with
new kits. 10 they lost everything in the retreat
from Dundee.
The Colonial forces are already fighting in
their shrtslcevos and ii is expected that this
will spread to all the forces before long.
Other information confirms the statement Of
native eyewitnesses respecting the severity OF
the lighting on both Z riday and Saturday at
Ladysnith. The natives assert that the Beers
were so cut up that they howlcd for mercy on
the field and covered their bodies. Ladysmith
IS crowded with Boer prisoners and wounded
the latter presenting horrible evidence Of the
workmanship Of the cavalry.
The Gordon Highlanders suffered severely In
the fighting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
CEN>rS OF Cuba AND PORTO PfcO

GENERAL SANGER HAS \ CONFERENCE WITH
SECRETARY ROOT BEFORE STARTING
FOR THE ISLANDS
Washington Nov. ,SpeciaD-General Sanger
who has supervision Of the Cuban and Porto Rlcan
census organizations. will leave New-York Tor
Havana on Saturday for inspection tour which
VIII cover tho two islands and last about two
months. lie had a final conference with Secretary
Root to-day. tc whom he gave a running sum-
mary ~ the reports from Cuba showing the sue
cess which has thus far attended the work there
The Cuban census began October ls and is 10 he
completed November 90 II has been smoothly con-
Quoted and promises TO result in the most accurate
enumeration that has ever been made In the island
The Porto Rcan census will begin tomorrow
and Will be completed December g. The Census
Burea'. machinery In Washington will undertake
the compilation Of the Cuban statistics next month
have them ready for Congress- II possible i'm,
mcdiately after the holiday recess. and the same
bureau Will then be ready to handle the PORTO
Rican schedules
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
ANOTHER BODY FROM MOTr-sr. Ruins

The body OF John r. Weir. the superintendent OF
the Manhattan BED Iron and Spring Company WAS
found yesterday In tho ruins OF the fire at Nos o.
SO and ~ Mott-st. The building was DESTROYED BY
fire last Friday afternoon Weir who was thirty
years old and lived AT No 3s1 East Thlrteenth-st
was caught on the third floor and burned IL 4,
supposed mat the body OF Max Albln. another en-
yloyc, IS still In the ruins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
PREDICTS GOOD NEWS SOON

BCLLER SAID TO HAVE TAKEN STEPS TO
CHECK THE BOER ADVANCE.
London Nov. 9-"The Daily Mali has the
following dispatch from Queenstown, Cape Col
ony dated Sunday night:
The railway staff is withdrawing from all
the border stations between this and De Aar
There IS cause for alarm, however, with
reference to the border towns. General Butler
has taken effective steps to check the Boer
advance. Censorship prevents paricuarizing
but you may expect good news soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
BEOTEST FOR HdRVIPD

Cambridge Mass. Nov s.-A bequest Of $4,000
has been made TO Harvard University In memory
OF John Smpklns of the class Of 81, for the benefit
of the Lawrence Scientific School Mr. Simpkins
was CONGRESSMAN from the XIIIth Massachusetts,
District AT the time Of hs death The Request WAS
made by his Immediate family. The money Will be
used for the Improvement Of the mining and
metalurgcal laboTa tories. department OF the uni
,eisity which has hitherto been weak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
AMONG THE WOUNDED AT CAPE TOWN

Cape Town. Nov. 5.-Sir Alfred Miner visited
the wounded to-day. They are all doing well
Some of the wounds are Of an extraordinary
nature. The Mauser bullet makes a clean per-
foration OF bone and muscle. Soldiers shot
through both cheek bones have lost the sense
Of smell and taste, but are otherwise quite we'll
Most Of the wounds are in the hands and arms
The local volunteers have again expressed
desire Of going 10 the front
The Dutch of the colony maintain neutrality
though doubtless many in Bechuanaland have
Joined the Beers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
CHASE NATIONAL BANKS VERDICT

To the Editor Of the Tribune
Sir: In the Tribune of yesterday Uhe eth iust)
an item appeared 10 the effect that Charles F.
Gale receiver OF the Elmira National Bank had
recovered verdict against the Chase National
Bank OF this city for $1,000 and interest Ex-
acty the opposite was the fact, the verdict being
rendered for and not against the Chase National
neys for that bank. and It asks. through us that
REED. SIMPSON. THACHER & RARNrM
Nov \ 1880
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
THE HOLLAND BOAT COMMENDED.


ADMIRAL RODGERS MAKES A FAVORABLE RE.
PORT TO ACTING SECRETARY ALLEN
Washington. Nov s.-Admiral Rodgers president
of the Naval Inspection Board. has returned 10
Washington from a visit with the Board to Peconc
Bay, where test was made Of the submarine tor
pcdo boat Holland. The Admiral made verbal
report TO Acting Secretary Allen in advance Of the
formal written report TO come. speaking in the
most favorable terms Of the boat The Navy De-
partment has no authority to purchase this boat
without legislation. The report ~ the Board
probably will be transmitted to Congress as
basis for its action should II see III to authorize
the construction of submarine boats for harbor
defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
TRJPI-TE TO THE COLONIES.

London. Nov. S.-Chares T. Richie, president
OF the Board Of Trade. speaking this evening In
Loughton paid a warm tribute TO the ready
assistance and loyalty Of the Colonies, displayed
in a time of difficulty and danger. and to the
friendly attitude of the United States. (which
shows that the Americans with us in the
struggle for the freedom Of our fellow subjects
in South Africa"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
FIRE AT OTEGO

Owego n Y, Nov. Sire broke out in the VII
son opera House at o'clock this afternoon and
the entire upper part Of the building was DESTROYED
Before the fire under control the stores on
the ground floor were deluged with water and the
stock much damaged. The stores were occl-
pied b.; &. ;. l."orard hatGrdasher. and Stevens &
Chapman fruit and confectionery. The fire vas
caused by the explosion OF a gas lamp, which was
being prepared for use for a moving picture en-
tertainmcnt this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
ATLAS LINE STEAMER ASHORE.

TIE ALPS STRANDED AT THB ENTRANCE TO
KINGSTON HARBOR
Kingston. Jamaica Nov. s.-There was a recur-
renee OF heavy rains last nghs and to-day.
The Atlas Line steamer Alps with fruit for New
York has been driven ashore near Fort Augusta
at the entrance of Kingston Harbor. but hopes are
aimed that is uninjured ard will be foated
this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
PROTESTS FROM THE PAPERS.

London. Nov. S.-A dispatch from General
Butler says the press censor telegram of yester
day evening was obtained from Ladysmth
through the energy Of the correspondent of The
Daily Telegraph" The papers are already OBJ
jccting to the holding Of private newspaper dis
patches. They admit that the Government is
fully entitled to use the information for its own
purposes, but they think that wholesale confis-
cation is not lustiiahle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
BOER COLUMN LEAVES PRETORIA.

Colesberg, Nov. CT; is reported that three
thousand Beers have left Pretoria and are going
to protect the southern border Of the Orange
Free State. They said 70 be accompanied by
a large contingent Of German artillery, with
quick firing guns Of heavy calibre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
MIR. AsTOR's CONTRIBUTION.

London. Nov. S.--Wiam Waldorf Aston has
contributed 800 to the Maidenhead branch Of
the national fund for the widows and orphans
Of the soldiers and sailors killed in the war, and
for the destitute wives and families Of those now
serving in South Africa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
TAXES PAID BY RAILROADS.

Samuel r. Galloway president OF the NewYork
Central. in a talk In The Commercial Advertiser
Of November gave interesting facts about
the way railways taxed. In the course of
talk Mr. Galloway said:
word may be said here with regard to taxes:
On arriving at the total net income. stated
above taxes. along with operating expenses,
deducted from the gross earnings az. on the
whole is the most reasonable method Of treatment.
The New-YOrk Central paid In taxes In the year
1885, 81 S2.O3o.cO0 This amount equivalent 10
T. per cent Of the net earnings from operation be-
fore the deduction Of taxes 10 more than per cent
on the entire capital OF the company, and 10 no
less than Ssj2 per nile Of road operated. The taxes
embraced Sl13SOD levied on real estate. $4,000
capital stock. SluS''N gross earnings and SO O0)
IN United States stamps The Central is blessed
with the possession Of much valuable real estate
and It's experience with H." tax gatherers perhaps,
is hardly typical. y T. per cent tax net earnings
however certainly Is striking and the fact that
this steam railroad corporation bears such bur
den for the public benefit raises a grave question
of equity when the rapid extensions OF parallel
trolley lines fer passenger service public high
ways are considered and particularly the Efforts
which are becoming more and more general 10 Sc
cure for these lines share Of the most profitable
freight traffic now handled by the steam roads.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
THINK THE Beers BLEW Up A BRIDGE.

Queenstown, Cape Colony. Nov SIT is re-
ported that the Beers have blown up the Storm
berg Sprut Bridge, terrific explosion was
heard in the direction Of the bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
MORE TROOPS FROM CANADA DECLINED.

ottawa, Ont. Nov. S.--Lord Mimic received a
cable dispatch to-day from the Imperial War
Office stating that the second offer Of troops for
the Transvaal by Canada would not be ac-
cepted, as they were rot required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
FORMING 4 LIGHT HORSE CORPS

Cape Town Nov Ga corps called the South
Africa Light Horse and commanded by an I'm
perial officer is being formed here. 1t will he one
thousand strong and will contain many out
landeTs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09
A FRIENDLY HINT TO DR. LEYDs.

London. Nov. S.A dispatch from The Hague
says DR. Leyds, the Diplomatic Agent Of the
Transvaal, has received a friendly intimation
that his visits to Holland during the war must
cease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-09

Persistent rumors were current In the financial
district yesterday that the Government had prac-
ticay decided TO buy bonds means Of reliev-
ing the money market. Secretary Gage some time
ago denied that this policy would be followed. and
friends OF his in this city repeated the denial yes
terday. The cash holdings of the Government
aggregate nearly $500 100000 and. despite the heavy
expense Of the campaign I'm the Philippines. its re-
ceipts continue 10 exceed its expenditures. the re-
suit being that and more cash is being locked
up in the National Treasury. United States bonds
at a rather high premium. but purchases or
them by the Government would mean a cancelia-
ton of interest obligations 10 an amount approx
tey offScttng the amount of the premium be-
sides making available for the conduct of the ex-
panding business Of the country millions OF cash
In the Harrison .idminstra ZION bonds pur
chased by the Government. and many observers
in Wall Street believe that the Mckinley Admins
tration will soon follow that example