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JEFFERSON CLUB
PROPERTY SOLD
VIII Be Converted Into Stores and
Apartments by New Owner

The property on the north side OF H
Street. between Thirteenth and Four
teenth Streets northwest, formerly oc-
cupied by the Jefferson Club, known as
1912 H Street, has been sold by Mr. c.
G. Conn. through E. T. Kaiser. real es-
tate broker, TO Mr. Benjamin 3. Brad
ford
It is understood that over S70.oG0 waz
paid for the property, although the ex-
act figures were not made known by the
interested parties The property has a
frontage Of 81 feet 10 inches on H Street
and with q depth of 12I feet contains
500 square feet OF ground. It is the
purpose Of the new owner 10 reconstruct
the building. fitting it up with stores On
the ground floor and the upper portions
as fats and apartments.
The building which is now on the site
was purchased some years ago by Mr.
StiIson Hutchins and fitted up as .
clubhouse for the Jefferson Club. Since
the disbanding of that organization it
has been used as boarding house Sew
eraI years ago Mr.. Hutchins transferred
the property TO Mr. c. G. Conn
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makes weak women strong and sick
wo1nen well It cures wouauly dis
orders and diseases; brightens the del1
eve, rounds out tie hollow cheek and
gives strength for wiiciy duties and
maternal cares.
MY health i TIE best uow tilat II mas been
for four years writes 4f-s. FIebe I5oTris, of Era
CayuCa Co, y. Y. BoE $. 7 have taken bat
two bottles Of yoU- medicine, FsvOrite Pre-
scr:ptiou ard Cclde1 Medical Discovery
These medicines have done re more good tian
al! that have ever taken befo-e- ccFidzst Do
my work only about h2IE Ike tIIE,e- and row
can work ali the tine for fa1uiiy Of four.
Before 7 took vo-r 11cCiciaes was sex n bed
nearly half the tine NV Gdylce 20 all who are
troubled WITH fer1aie weakness is 70 take Dr.
Pierce's Favorlte Prescription and Goiaea Md
icaI Discovery the most wonderful medicines
II the world
Dr.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser IS sent free on receipt Of IT one
cert stamps 10 pay expense Of mailing
only. Address Or. R =. Pierce, Bgf-
falo, \. Y
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WINNIE THOMAS DIES
FROM EFFECTS OF BURNS
Old CoIored Woman Smoked in Bed and
Started q Fire.

Winnie Thomas, the old coIored wo-
man who was painfully burned about the
head and shoulders on June %, as the
result Of her having attempted TO smoke
q lighted pipe while lying in bed at her
home, corner OF Fourth and Spring
Street northwest, lied a. the Emergen-
c. Hospital at al early hour this morn
ing.
The members Of her family have been
notified Of her death by the police OF
the Tenth precinct police station and
VIII take charge OF the body Il lies at
present IN the GoTgUe awaiting the ex-
animation Of Or. hewitt, who viii late
tonight issue the necessary death ceTti-
feate
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EXCTRS STONS

Steamer Macalester for Marshall Hall
at 10 a. U.. 2:20 and 90 ?. m
Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
ress Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p. m
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
ThiTJceI-and-a-haIf Street for Alex
andTia and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly. 10 q. n. to 3 p. M
Chesapeake Beach-See schedules u1-
Ger Railroads and Steamboats," as 20
time
Colonial Beach-Steamer r. Y. Arrow
smith See schedule under excursions
for time
Bay Ridgc-Trains leave B. & 0. sta
tion @,l0 a. Ii. and 4:30 p m weekdays
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The Major and Superintendent Of Pc
lice has been directed by the COmmis-
sioneTs TO issue a permit to Angus La
m0nd 10 use dynamite for blasting Pur=
poses at Lamond's Station, on condition
that suitable precaution be taken to pre-
vent accident
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which no smiles
can hide, and
often IN their very
carriage betray
the WON AMY
weakness which
opp-esses them.
There can be no
perfect health for
the woman who
suffers from dis
ease Of the delicate
wOHlanly organ
ism Her general
health IS 50 init
m1teiy related 70
tie local health Of
the womaEly or
gars that these
must be cured be
fore the general
health can be
est blisiled.
Dr.. PIerce's Fs-
vC-tse Preservation
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ADJUSTMENTS.
- L l. Il -

Chase's-'The Mikado," evening
Columbia-Edwin Arden. iE The But
terties. afternoon and evening
Lawrence Summer GaTden-Faude-
vile, evening.
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Low tide------. 5:55 A. N. and G:17 P NJ,
High tide. e......f1:37 a. VI. and 1908 ?. NJ.
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Bay Ridge, the Queen Resort Of the
Chesapeake Bav-

ExceiIet5 Tacilities for bathing beating. fish
ing and Grabbing Eu1iueutlv adapted foT
church and organization excursions. Splendid
service Trains leave B. & o. Depot $40 a. n
and 80 p n. week days; e.I0 q n and LAS
2. N. Sundays
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New Train Via C. & 0. Ry.

The $50 o N. St Louis specslI IS a fast
new up-to-date train with Pullman sleepers
through 70 St Louis and dining car from
" ashiHgtoB. Splendid service
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$3.50 to Denver, Colorado Springs, and
Pueblo, Col, and Return via B.&O.R.R.
Tickets good gsine July 70. Il, y; good re-
turning uztiI August &l-
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Sun rises. 4:42 A. N. Sun sets.7:27 p N.
Noon rises. Moon sets. 1879 PM
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WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Fair and cooler tonight. Friday, fair
and cooler; fresh westerly winds.
zzazzl q
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Niagara Fans Excursion Via B. & O..
R.R-, S1o.

Special train Of day coaches and Elrl0r ears
without change viii leave Washington $50 a-ra-
JulT i. SG8p-gTers returning. TicEtts good
far ten days- Special lgH-r1Je excursions from
Niagara Falls.
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Lamrs lit today. P NJ
Lamps lit tomorrow. ow...........3:52 a. NJ.
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a No. Z Shingles Only $3.50 for
4x2o, peT.sct grade. al gth and y. Y. ave.
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By order of the Commissioners Gus
tave C. Brock has been appointed as
sistant inspector Of street and alley
cleaning at $500 per annum. vice James
Eeudershott transferred to the otiCe Of
the Assessor, the appointment to take
effect July s.
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20 @ to - % Badge

Fer brc1i-fast and dinner. BGBlHger-s hotel IS
famous for Superior cuisine. Cily prices.
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Country Houses Built All o. K
with our y c. Flooring. $50 Libbey & Co.
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NO FLOUR INSPECTOR,
SAYS Mr.. -FELDHAUS
MATTERS Oh INTEREST
IN DISTRICT AFFAIRS

The District Commissioners, On recon-
mendation Of the Superintendent Of Po-
lice, have accepted the resignation Of
Private Thomas Buckley to take effect
July 5.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Ry.
Vestibule dining car trains West and South
west at 200, $50 and 1i.I0 p m. daily.
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&c O. to go 80 90.

Cool, comfortable. delightful. Marine Band IN
grand concert every evg-, followed by dancing.
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Mr. A. B. Duvau. Corporation Counsel,
has notified the Commissioners that
Judgment for $500 was entered IN the
Supreme Court Of the District Of Column
bia in the sIit OF Rosina Bakersnith-
He informs the Commissioners that he
does not deem Il advisable 10 appeal
the case.
The Computing Engineer has notified
the Commissioners that the alley in
square 499, bounded by Il, /, seventh,
and Eighth Street southwest, has been
enclosed by buildings. lie recommends
that notices be sent TO the owners of the
abutting property that they must re-
move all obstructions from the alley.
The Electrical Engineer has request
cd the Commissioners to obtain perruis-
sion from the Superintendent OF Pub
lie Building and Grounds 20 trim the
trees on Seventeenth Street, between B
and. c Streets, and on 3 Street. between
Fifteenth and Seventeenth Streets. He
states that the trees in the locality
mentioned come in contact with the
wires and greatly interfere with the
telephone service
The Commissioners have authorized
( the Postal Telegraph Cable Company 70
string a wire across the public strest
/ at Langdon, D c, Immediately south
{ west Of the 3. Z O. station on Twenty
/ fourth Street, between Cincinnati and
( Detroit Streets.
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Claims Position Has Been
Abolished Under the
Law.
THE QUESTION IMPORTANT

Disappointment Over Failure to Make
Case Of Violating Food Law-Could
Have Been Taken to Higher Court to
Test Inspector WeIch's Tenure
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Tn POSE

Of a woman in perfect health attracts
the eve at oHce. Such a woman is all
too rarely seen. The most OF women
bear scars Of suffering on their faces
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Suburban Cottage Building Easy
II you buy Rustic Siding, S1.s5. 9Th q y. Y. ay
The evening times., 1902-07-10

Phone East Z547Ez 49, gqs5s So'tlfs so6 Of ms
for Beer ol s. aSaS Bsvelsd edia IN d5etsfs5 hie sss
Eagona.
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WILL END COAL FAMINE.
Action Taken by Mayor Low to Get
at Root Of Evil.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.--Convinced
that something must be done to end
the coal famine. Mayor Low has sent
to officials OF the different coal carry
ing roads asking for facts concerning
the situation. The mayor refuses to
go into details, bu. was hopeful sonne-
thing beneficial to the public would
result from his action.
Il have written to the railroads in
an unofficial capacity" said Mr.. Low.
have been quietly investigating the
state Of affairs for some time and /
thought 1t advisable to write to cer-
tain persons for a few facts. In a
few days l shall know more about the
true conditions of the coal supply in
all parts of the city"
II is likely the mayor will head a.
to supply the city with coal
IL he finally decides the condition is
serious enough to warrant official in
terference. He had o conference on
the subject with Borough President
who said that there was a
strong likelihood of action being taken
in few days.
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PRETTY ROUGH
ON STRIKERS
Warm Bunch Is Handed to the
Followers Of John
Mitchell.
THIRTY WITNESSES TESTIFY
.Unionists Accused Of Blowing
UP Houses, Stoning, Shoot
ing, and Acting Cen
orally Bad.

SCRANTON. Dec. 1s-Nonunion men
some Of their relatives and others num-
bering 30 altogether, appeared before
the anthracite coal strike commission
today and told their stories OF alleged
boycotts. Intimidation and vioierse in
various forms during The strike. Each
wItress called was g sufferer in one
form or another at the hands. they al
legged. Of union men.
-Four witnesses gaid attempts were
made to blow up their houses with
mines. Many OF the witnesses were
threatened with bodily harm. several
were beaten. one was shot In the leGt
and everyone was stoned. boycotta1 or
hanged In effigy. One school teacher
testified to havirg lost his position be-
cause his father did not strike.
One man was asked 10 resign from
a Catholic temperance society and an
other witness was expelled from 10.
cal lodge OF the Ancient Orer OF Hi
bernians after a membership OF 2s
years. because they were classed as
unfair.
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STAYED IN HOUSE FOR 30 YEARS
This Man Bet Grant wouldn't Be Elec-
ted President.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s--owen Mccar-
ton. rich recluse of Oceanic. n. j.,
70 years Of age. is dead. Although he
had spent 10 years at Oceanic. he was
scarcely known to any one except the
members OF his own family.
For 30 'e1rs he mad not crossed the
Threshold Of his dwelling betw cen
sunrise AMI sunset because of an elec-
ton BET. During the presidential
campaign of 1872 between Grant and
Greely. McCarton was one of the lat
ter's most enthusiastic supporters. He
made g bet with friend that if Grant
was elected, he would not leave his
house except during the night as long
as he lived.
Mccarton lived ur to his wager.
About Ave years ago his house caught
rire and for a time 1t looked as II he
would have to break his agreement,
but the flames were extinguished be,
fore they had gained sufficient head
way to compel him TO leave the prcm-
ises.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
ALBANY LEAVES cLUEBRA


Presumed That United States War
Vessel Heads for Venezuela.
SAN JUAN. Porto Rico. Dec. d.
The United States cruiser Albany left
cuiebra under high speed last night
and her destination was the subject Of
various rumors throughout the feet.
The general belief was that she was
bound fof Venezuela. Admiral Dewey
and other Officers on board the may
flower woul1 not announce the Albanys
destination or explain her mission, but
IL was asserted that plans regarding
the Christmas holidays would not be
materially modified.
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Allies Insist Upon Conditions
Hard 10 Settle BY AR.
bitration.
NATIONAL HONOR ATTACKED
Presumed Should Castro Apollo
gize for Insults Other Ques-
tions May BE Properly
Handled.


WASHINGTON. Doc. is-The oale-
iai day closAd without further develop
ments hers respecting the Venezuelan
complications. The status Cf tfls abb
tration proposition. on which every one
waits. was that, with a willingness e
accept sush solution in principle nos
one Of the allies was ready TO submit
unreseryedIy to arbitration. In each
case there we're reservations or ccndI.
tions insisted upon.
Respecting the method Of arbitration
II 1t should come to that form cf ~
justment. 1t is noted that feeling y
growing that The Hague tribunal
should undertake the case.
pointed out here. In connection wllh
the project to refer tile matter % The
Hague tribunal. that In some phases
the disputes will not admit Of arbitFa-
tion. Sucn fs the case. for Instanets
where attacks or British and German
subjects and the German legation ~
Caracas and the arrests or consular afs
fIcers, have made the Venezuelan a.
fense equivalent to attacks On the aas
-. a - e.&4aa1
10 be atoned for only BY ample apcl-
ogy.
The Hague tribunal could not arblr
trate such issues. but II Is pointed oaf
at the state department that the claiinf
are divisibls and that IL President ca.
tro chooses to render necessary apoic-
gies the remaining questions can prep
erly so to The Hague.
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GERMANY MAY
BE OBSTACLE
-sssaa@-~@z~s-a
Makes Demands Which II Is
Feared Will Prove En-.
barrassing.
-~~~-ss-~-s~--s
ITALY WATTS ON SENIORS
United States Not Willing to BE
Financial Backer tor
Bankrupt Latin
States.

/ wAsHfSGToN. Dec. 10. 10 secure
| prompt results the American embassies
at London, Berlin and Rome have
been working energetIoally to carry out
the instructions of Secretary Hay to
ascertain how the arbitration proposal
would be received. Az far as Eng
land Is concerned. the saft guards re-
ferred to are believed 10 relate TO the
question OF guarantee. which is full OF
difficulty.
In this connection as indicated In
these dispatches yesterday some con-
Hideration II again being given to the
feasibility Of the assumption Of re-
sponsibillty for any award assessed
against Venezuela by responsible priv
ate agencies. but the United States
government Ia determined not TO allow
itself to be drawn into the position OF
guarantor In this case, for the preced-
ent. once established. might require the
United Sta.as 10 become financial
bGcker for MI South and Central
America. However. II private con-
Germs can De induced TO enter the field.
the United States viii do what II can
TO reduce their risks. Secretary Hay,
Sir Michael Herbert the British en-
baasador, md senator Depew were in
conference today. and II Ia suspected
that this phase OF lhe case was touched
upon. although no confirmation can he
fad at this time.
The German position presents the
greatest, difficulties, for not only does
II involve demand for apologies,
which IRE extremely repugnant to ven-
exueln, but also presents SO many
points requiring adjustment that II is
evident that many days or perhaps
weeks must elapse before the adjust
nlsnt can ba effected and the case pre-
pared for arbitration. And the dan
ger OF the delay in the face of
blockade which already seriously Grip
pies neutral commerce and invites hos
tile collisions with the venexuelans.
cannot b, overcstlmated. The efforts
OF the United States must. therefore,
be directed toward Fastening Ger
many's action on the arbitration pro-
poSal.
The italian posltin is. of course. Of
less concer1 than that of the other al
lies. Tlhe Italian ambassador here has
been extremely moderate and consider
ate. giving Secretary Hay the impress
sion that he is well disposed to second
any effort NJ thu United States TO ter
inmate tn. present dangerous situa-
tion.
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corridors Of the Cornell University
Medical college, In which institution
the operation was performed. Three
Of the patients treated we're sufferers
from conFenital dislocation of the hip
and the fourth operation was npon h
little girl hoth OF whose feet were club
bed. This case Doctor Lorenz de-
scribed as the worst he had seen In u
child. When the stretching and
kneading Of the feet was over the doc
tor raised the child In his hands and
set her on her feet. With the mere
pressure Of his finger and thumb he set
both feet fiat and straight and cheer
after cheer broke out as the complete
success OF the operation was seen.
An effort was made to get the pro-
fessoT to operate on case Of wry neck
which was ready in the hospital, but
he said he had done enough for the
day. He agreed, however, to operate
on at least one such case in Bellevue
hospital today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
MINE WILL BE RUN
UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
The Snuggler Union Will Be Reopened
FOR First Time Since Assassi-
nation OF Manager.

TELLURIDE, Colo, Dec 19,--opera-
tions in the smuygler- Union mine at
Pandora near here, which has been
closed ever since the assassination OF
A. l.. Collins, who was manager of
the property, viii begin December 27,
This statement was given out by the
officials Of that company, 1t is also
stated employment will not be given
to Austrians and ltalians as hereto
fore and American laborers will have
the preference. o. B. Kemp, who
was the head bookkeeper of the COM
pahy previous to the assassination of
Manager Collins, has peen made TEN.
porary manager, A regular manager
will be appointed next month at a
me Atlug Of the directors in Boston. II
is thought he will be an eastern man.
The mine is being Put in condition at
full force.
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This blockade IN TO so into effect at
midnight of December Goth. Dayb of
grace are allowed as follows:
10 vessels railing prior 10 the date
Of the decree OF the blockade from amy
West Indian port and from the east
coast Of The eontirsnt Of America.
Steamers 10 days; sailing vessels. 20
days. From othd ports: Steamers.
70 days; sailing vessels, 10 days.
Vessels m the blockadeo ports win be
allowed 70 days 10 obtain cIearances.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
HOCKEY PLAYER RECOVERING.
Successful Operation Performed Upon
Injured Yong Man.

NEW YORK, Dec. ls,-An operation
has been successfully performed on w.
C. Carpenter member OF the Phillips
Andover hockey team, whose skull was
fractured in the game with the Cutler
school. At the home of the young man
1t was said that he had passed COM
night and was out OF danger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
THOUSANDS ARE STARVING

ST, PETERSBURG. Dec. 1s.-Four
hundred thou sand persons are reported
to be destitute and starving as result
of the crop failure in Finland. 1t Is
said that conditions today are worse
than those of 1867 when 100000 perished,
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wREcED HIS VESSEL.
Schooner Captain Charged With Frau
dulently Obtaining Insurance.

LONDON, Dec. 1s-Captain Alder
Nichols, who was arrested at Liverpool
December . on the charge OF casting
away the schooner Bessie Dodd on the
coast or Labrador in order to obtain
the insurance on that vessel, was to-
day committed for extraditIon to New
foundland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
PUT OUT HIS "cApDYs" EYE.
Golf Player Must Pay $4,000 for Get,
ting Mad.

PORT HENRY, N. ", Dec. 1s.--A
jury at Ellzabethtown has rendered a
verdict of $4,000 damages against Da-
vid Fleming, who while on the Lake
Placid links last summer, threw his
golf stick at his "caddy," causing the
loss of the sight of one eve The cad
dy" brought suit for $1O1.OOO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
REVOLUTIONARY ARMY
MARCHES ON CARACAS

General Blockade of Venezuela Ports Is
Ordered--Time Allowed for In
coming Vessels.
PORT OF SPAIN. Trinidad, Dec. 10.
1T is reported here that the Venezuela
an revolutionary generals Penaloza,
Rolando, Riera and solague, with
force said to number 10000 men, are
marching on Caracas and are believed
now to be near that city.
Admiral Douglas of the British fleet
has ordered a blockade of la Guasra,
carenoro. Guanta. cumano, carupano,
ana the mouths Of the orlnoco river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
DOUBLE TRACK IN DEMAND
Four Lines Announce Intention OF Us
ing New System.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo, Dc. la.-The Ca
zette this morning says:
1t Is authorativeiy stated that the
Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST. Paul rail-
road expects to enter 81. Joseph from
Kansas City over the double tracks
which are to be laid between the two
cities, This makes the fourth road
which has announced its intentions Of
entering this city with the double
track system"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
DIED IN TURKISH BATH.
originatir of Famous "Johnstown
Flood" Panorama Dead.

BUFFALO. N, Y. Dec. i9.-Albert L.
Sandt, agei IS years, we'll known
business man and the originator OF
the "Johnstown Flood" at the Pan,
American exposition, died suddenly in
a Turkish bath early Thursday of heart
failure
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
NEEDLFss SACRIFICE OF LIFE

Rash Action OF German Commander
Causes Drowning
CARACAS. Dec. la.--When the Ger
man cruiser Fake captured the Vene-
zuelan schooner Victoria yesterday in
the Gulf OF Maracaiho, the captain of
the vessel was given 10 minutes to
leave his ship. A heavy sea was run
ming at the time and a small boat In
which the Venezuelan dismebarked
was nearly capslzed. One of the
schooner's crew was drowned, The
Victoria was found today wrecked on
the shore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
ANOTHER CLINIC HELD
BY WONDERFUL SURGEON
Lorenz is Cheered as He Transforms
Deformity Into Symetry.

NEW YORK, Dec. ls.-The latest
clinic heli by Doctor Lorenz in this
city was entirely successful in its re,
suits. SO great was the crowd of par
ents with crippled children presen,
that half score of policemen had to
be called to keep order in the halls ano
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
DUTCH MINrsrER REcALLEn

LONDON. Dec. ls.--A dispatch from
Brussels says that the Dutch minister
70 Venezuela, DIR. Van Leyden. has
been recalled and that the Dutch inter-
ests In Venezuela have been committed
70 United States Minister Bowen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
ITALYs CLAIMS

ROME. Gee. is.-- A seml-official an
nouncenlent now places the italian
claims against Venezuela at 81. 100000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-12-20
PARTIALLY SUCCEEDS

Contract Made With Boston Company
sor Transport Buginess.
WASHINGTON, Dec. ia contract
has been drawn up with the Boston
Steamship company for such shipments
to the Philippines as the department
may desire to make by way Of ports on
the Puget sound.
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FAvoRs ARBITRATION

Great Bntains Reply Expected To
Bring About Settlement.
LONDON. Dec 10. Great Britain
has sent reply to the United states
In regard to the suggestion that the
Venezuelan question should be submit
ted to arbitration. The tenor of the
reply II Ia expected here, will tend 10
bring about some arrangements for a
satisfactory solution, while thoroughly
safeguarding the interests Of the pow
ers concerned.