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The Washington times., 1903-12-24
Women Put to Sea in
Lifebo9tS Glad Only
in Night Clothes.
SIX PERSONS MISSING
Foreigners, in Their Frenzy,
Leap From Ships Side
to Smaller Vessels.

NORWALK. Conn. Dec. 2f.-The COM
bination passenger and freight boat,
Erastus Corning. of the starin Line.
New Haven to New York. lies sunk or
Copps Island rocks. where she ground
ed at 1850 o'clock this morning.
The Corning had on board about thir-
ty passengers. and twenty-one officers
and crew. A wild scene of terror fol-
lowed the crash. as the boat filled i'm
mediately Those who were asleep e.
capped from their berths cad only In
their night clothes
Lifeboat Missing.
The lifeboats were manned. but two
of them filled almost as soon as launch
ed. and the women in them had a mar
row escape from drowning One of these
boats. containing four women and two
men. put off in the darkness from the
steamer and has not since been heard
from. TWO OF these women were clad
only in their night gowns.
The foreigners among the passengers
in their frenzy and terror attempted 20
jump into, the nfeboats as fast as they
were launched regardless OF the wo-
men. until the small boats threatened TO
sink. One Of the crew had to knock an
Italian down with an oar to prevent
him upsetting one of the boats.
A Scene Of Horror.
Women and men prayed and tore their
hair. Life preservers were put on, but
the captain and officers did all that was
possible 20 keep the passengers quiet
and aIlay their fears
When the boat had settled to the bot
tom and could go no further. things be-
came more -quiet on the wrecked steans-
er. and the passengers were taken from
the lealxy lifeboats, with the exception
of two boats. which put Off One of the
men in the missing boat told the cap
tain he was an old seagoing man and
could handle the boat as well as other
seamen.
One boat put into Shemeld-on-the-
Sound. and alarmed George wicks and
George Firney. who are in charge Of the
island. and they rowcd to South Nor
walk and sent word to New York. The
companys officers said they would send
wrecker right up.
The Washington times., 1903-12-24

In many cases Of Asthma Pisos Cure gives re-
lief that is almost equal to cure. 25c-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-12-24

f11Sn llQe To-Day. II .33 a m.
High tide tomorrow. :04 a. m, 100 D. M
Low tide tomorrow. 6:l5 a. m., 6:34 p. m
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TEMPERATURES.
THE Sun

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Sun sesss today. ay..................4:42 y. m.
Sun rises tomorrow. a. m
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EMERGENCY BOARD CUTS
OUT SCHOOL OF NURSES
Declares Institution Exists
Only ON Paper.
PROMISES NOT REALIZED
Arrangement to Be Made With Asylum
Hospital to Train Attendants
for Both Stats.

In correspondence made public today
by the District Commissioners II ap-
pears that the Emergency Hospital has
renounced all connection or association
with. the Washington Training School
for Nurses. Of which Dr. II. L. E..
Johnson is dean. T..is action has Grip
pied the work OF the washington
Asylum Hospital to some extent. and
the Commissioners today authorized Dr.
d. Percy Hickling 10 confer with the
Emergency Hospital authorities with
view Of re-estabiishing some system of
training pupil nurses for service in the
two institutions.
The reason for the exclusion of the
Washington Training School for Nurses
is given in a pertinent letter addressed
to DR.. Hickling and signed by DR.. Swan
NJ. Burnett, of the Emergency Hospital
staff. The letter purports to be a re-
port made by a committee consisting
OF Commander Miller. DR.. G. L. Ma q
gruder. and DR.. Burnett. Some pointed
extracts from the letter follow:
School on Paper.
The Washington Trc ming School has
been from the first. H. the minds of
many of our board. a tertium quid
whose value to us has been more than
doubtful. II has no direct connection
with either the Washington Asylum
Hospital or with us. Fad. in fact. with
no institution whore nurses can be
trained. and yet II was supposed to have
an equal power In government with us.
1t had only a charter and a reputed
good will
1T was supposed, and. indeed. repre-
sented TO us TO be powerful in influence,
and would be helpful TO US I'm many
ways. None Of these hopes and prom
ises has been redeemed. In fact, we
find the Washington Training School
has no existence except on paper. IL
has trained no nurses for at least ten
years-perhaps more-and there has been
no meeting, l understand. OF the direc-
torate at.whieh more than four mem
bers were present
The Washington times., 1903-12-24

Cheap Holiday Tickets South.
Seaboard Air Line. 1921 Pa. ave.--Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-12-24

Rain tonight and tomor-
row: :coldertomorrownig night;
fresh southerly winds.
The Washington times., 1903-12-24
Dying Conductors HerOism.

Staggering down the track. for Hell
goth was dying and only living by his
will. they took matches from their
pockets and one by one lit them. Thesa
small flaming bcacOns they whirled in
The Washington times., 1903-12-24
Eatables in Demand.

Continued on Second Psge)
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
MUST RAISEDL0cEADa
This Is yenezueIa's Coalition Pre-.
cedent TO Negotiations.
PROPOSITION CABLED
Minister Bowen Has Made Govern
ments of Great Bri,. lu, Ger.
many and Italy Acquaint.
ed With THIS Position.

Washington. Jan 22.-Raising OF th'
blockade is venezuela's condition pre-
cedent 20 the formal Institution OF ne
gotlations with the powers for a set
tlement OF their claims Ministe
Bowen has presented this proposition
10 the representatives, Of the allies an'
II has been cabled to London. Berlir
and Rome, Little progress can be- made
pending the reception Of the answer.
Considerable reticenoe Is being
maintained by the negotiators as to tn,
preliminary steps and they are AYERS,
10 discussing the nature OF veneEue
las initial proposition until a reply tt
II mas been made II Is understood
however. that In asking that the block
ade - lifted. Minister Bowen LET II
be understood that he was in a posi-
ton to offer suitable guarantees foI
the payment Of the just claims OF the
allies
II is expected the reply Of the pow
ers will be In the nature Of Joint
counter-proposition that Yenezuels
agree TO a settlement Of the claims
arising from injuries TO foreign citi
Eens In Venezuela II has developed
that Minister Bowen's power include
Jurisdiction over the claims OF all for
elgn countries. Castro having author
iIed him 10 negotiate through the rep
resentatives at Washington with all
the powers having claims against his
country. No active steps. however. will
be taken untl the preliminary dinicul
ties have been cleared away.
Mr. Bowen called at the executive Of
fee Wednesday and nad a brief inter
view with President Roosevelt They
dld not discuss the Venezuelan situa
ton al length
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
FORT sHELLED.
Three German warship. Have Bsen Fir
iRE st saB Carlos.

Three German warship. Have Bsen Fir
ting 81 san Carlos.
Maracaibo. Jan. 22--Three German
warships. supposed to be the Panther
Vineta and Fake. began sheliinE the
fort OF San Carlos at 1880 O'Clock
Wednesday morning. The fort return.
ed the hre.
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press In a row boat approached 70
within three miles OF the fort at noon
The roar Of the guns was terriac. The
Panther appeared 10 be not more than
800 yards from the fort. Her guns
were fired every few minutes The
fort could not be seen from the clouds
OF smoke but II was plain that the
Venezuelan gunners were answering
the German IRE splendldly and vita
great rapidIty.
AZ o'clock IN the afternoon an ex-
plosion occurred. apparently In the fort
aud cloud OF smoke covered part OF
the ramparts A number OF Indian
iremen were interrupted. fleeing
from the vicinity Of the fort In thel-
dugout canoes They reported that the
smoke seen was the burning village OF
San Carlos. which had been shelled hy
the German ships aud was In flames.
The Smelling OF San Carlos has Great
ed much excitement among the Ger.
man residents Of this port. who havs
protested against the action OF the
warshlps
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
DONDARDNENT AFFAIR
No Official Information Has I;een as
Yet Received at Berlin.
REGRET EXPRESSED.
Foreign 0ilce l. Not Even Aware Of
the Motive That Prompted the
First Action Taken by the
Panther Against Fort.

Berlin. Jan. 22.-Neither the foreign
ofice nor the navy department have
received reports Of bombardment OF
San Carlos. Al both places Il Is de.
clared no orders we're given TO BON.
bard the fort. The naval ofheials ad.
nit they know the vlneta was pro.
ceedlng 10 Maracaibo. but they did
not anticipate bombardment The
foreign once regrets extremely that
Il Is unable 10 publish a report on the
subject. due 10 the fact that II is Who'll.
ly without information through de-
fective means Of communication by
way Of Curacao. and owing TO the Ger
man consul at Maracaibo being cut on
from reporting by cable to the author.
tiles at Berlin.
The officials admit the Incident is
likely 60 Renew antI-GermaE agita.
tion In the United States" and say
they recognize the disadvantage Ger.
many is placed In through the impos-
sibility Of getting prompt reports from
Venezuela The foreign once does
not even know what was the purpose
Of Panther in the hrst action against
Fort San Carlos. The German govern.
ment received a COMMUNICATION from
IT, charge d anaires at Washington.
saying Minister Bowen had seen rep
of the allies separately
The foreign ONCE admits that the sub
ject discussed was raising the block
ade. but declines to make any further
statement
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
SEVEN sPoUsEs.
Preacher skyier. According 70 Evidence
Has Besn Welded seven Times

Preacher skyier. According 10 Evidence
Has Besn Welded seven Times.
New Orleans. Jan. ga special 70
the States from Port Gibson. Ma
says The jury In the case Of Rev.
Marion Lane or Jean skyles. charged
with bigamy returned a verdict of
guilty. Lane vas one OF the mos:
learned tbeoiogians and eloquent ora
tors In the state. Not all the evidence
the prosecution had was brought out
al the trial. but II wen TO shaw skyies
had been married seven times Eyl.
denoe showing marriages In Kerrvlle
Tex, Russeville, Ark. and woodyllle
Miss. was presented TO the Jury. AT
or bis last marriage. at woodville
Skyles ned TO Texas and was captured
at San Antonio The defense was IN.
sanity. Skyles was educated AZ
Clarksyille. Tenn. lie Is forty.two
years old and had been seven years
A minister.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23

Washington. Jan. "A cablegram
has been received from Mr.. Russell
American charge at Caracas. confirm
Ing the press report that three Ger
man warships began the bombardment
of Fort San CarioF Wednesday. The
cablegram does ns Indicate The re-
suit Of bombardment. and, In fact.
contains no other details.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
RATHER WARLlKE.
Weapons ON De-ks In Lawer House oi
Colorado Legi.lsturs

Colorado Legi.isturs
Denver. Jan. 22.-This city has I
warlike aspect owing 10 armed men IN
house OF representatives and polio'
guard entrance to senate On every
desk Is a pair OF big revolvers and ia
corners stand many repeating shot
guns. These guards arc commanded
by sherman Bell. OF Rough Rider fame
aud James H. Clark. who ls noted for
his lighting prowess The house did
not meet. having adjourned until Fri
day. but the anti -woioott Republicans,
who control organization. win main
tain their garrison until fear of antici-
pated raid Of wolcott Republicans has
passed.
The two senates 'sere In session, and
no progress appears 20 have been made
toward a settlement OF differences
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
Finy-Tour BIIIa.

Guthrie. Okla. Jan. 92.-In the house
Wednesday hfty-four bills we're intro
duced in hfteen minutes. Sixteen we're
BY Mr.. Hickman and twelve BY Mr.
Foster. In the house the fag bin was
called up and the committee on educa
ton reported 4 substitute which was
discuased In committee OF the whole.
II was read the second time and or.
dered printed. II provides FOR a nag
on every school and public building
and for teaching patriotism In the
schools.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23

Camden. y. J. Jan. 22.--Joe Goddard
the pugllist, who was shot In the
primaries In Camden county last July
died In a hospital here. Goddard. Il IL
alleged. was In charge OF gang OF
Philadelphia rcpcaters. He got into
an alteration with a constable and
was shot In the head
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
EnrIn..r md Fireman nnr,

Ashville, n. c.. Jan 22-Rear end
collision between two freight trains
occurred near Connolly Springs on the
Southern road. east OF Asheyilie. in
which Engineer Fisher and Fireman
hcElreath was fatally injured.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23

City Of Mexico. Jan. 22--The niue
teenth annual Methodlst conference at
Pachuca has adjourned after success
fnl and interesting session. Bishop
Earl crRnston Of Portland. Ore, pre-.
sided N'f' M
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
ARE AROUSED.
News Of Port San Carlo. Bombardmsu
EHelta Much Surprise

ETcite Much surprise.
London. Jan. 22.-Dipiomatie cir
cles are much aroused BY bonbard
ment. but officials Of the various EN-
bassies seem equally as ignorant a.
the foreign officers regarding ~
cause The belief prevails that the
step taken by the German commander
will seriously delay settlement Of the
questions in dispute.
There are many Indications the
blockade will not be raised for the
present. and that negotiations AZ
Washington proceed with perhaps
modihed form Of blockade or some
similar arrangement as the prelimin.
ary basis.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
Es.Edi,or No More.

Grlfln. Ca. Jan. q James p. Saw
tell, former editor and publisher o; Ia,
Grlihn Morning Call died here.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-01-23
Arrived on Ilr,.

Hayrc. Jan. 22-The french liner
Ia Fouraine arrived here up Gre.
Much damage was done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
GOVERNMENT IN CEMENT BUSINESS.
1t Can Save s1,2oOO00 by Establishing It's
Own Plants.
IRON THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Nov. 21.-The absolute sacrifice OF
81 10000 in order to insure the cement industry
against temporary competition has just been
quested of the Secretary of the Interior by dele
cation composed Of George Stone president of the
Pacific Cement Company. and Mr. Henshaw treas
urer of the Portland Cement Company, both of
California
AS was announced in The Tribune some time
ago officials OF the Interior Department have
practically decided a government plant for the
manufacture of cement to be used in the
s.ruction of an immense dam for irrigation pur-
poses in the Salt River Valley OF Arizona. This
decision reached because of the difficulties and
enormous cost of transportation from the nearest
railway point seventy-five miles south which
would bring the cost Of cement up to 50 a bar
rel. almost prohibitive price. Government Of
flcals discovered that the cement could be made
on the site for IS a barrel as the materials neces-
sary for its manufacture to be found there
The estimates call for 10000 barrels. which
saving Of S. a barrel, $4,000. can be made
through the adoption Of the government plans. AS
the settlers of this section have mortgaged their
farms for 81 100000 in order to defray their proper
ton OF the expenses Of the improvements. they
are naturally anxious that the government shall
proceed with its manufacture OF the cement. and
have delegated r. A Fowler. one of their num-
her urge the secretary the cesirabilty and
necessity of carrying out the original programme,
officials who investigated the conditions ana recon-
mended the plan TO establish precedent Tor g9E-
eminent competition with private ehtei ms
is an isolated case, where saving OF 80 barrel on
cement be made, and at the same time faclll-
tate the work. The government believes that
neither the companies nor the railroads Will
suffer financial loss to any appreca6le extent 90 aor
the reason that SO large a peTcenttse OF lie -
barrel ssked by the cement manufacturers IS d.
verted from both by the necessary pay on eA
orbitant transportation rates beyond the line OF
railway -, -, A.. .-,.. >, .,,.,.
q e e,,eI1t SnTnsnies and of the farmers next
Tuesday and will announce his decision later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
GOVERNOR BLISS SHARPLY CRITICISED
Judge Says His Action Was a Burlesque on
Justice and Decency.

Frankfort, Mich. Nov. 21.-Judge Chittenden's
charge to the jury in the Thomas perjury case yes
terday In the Circuit Court caused sensation be
cause of the courts caustic criticism Of Governor
A. T. Bliss. The Governor recently pardoned
Deputy Game Warden spafford, of Cadillac. who
was convicted of manslaughter at Frankfort The
case arose from the shooting of a fisherman, who
1t was alleged, had resisted arrest when SpafOrd
caught him in a violation Of the State Fish and
Game laws. Spaffords pardon was practically
simultaneous with his conviction His friends fol-
lowed up their advantage by charging that Thomas
had perjured himself in order to qualify a juror
IN the Spanord case and Governor Bliss In extend
ing clemency alleged that 1t packed jury that
had convicted Spafford. In the Thomas case Judge
Chittenden ordered the jury to bring in verdict Of
not guilty.
This whole proceeding, so far as the pardOning
of SpaffOrd is concerned and the arrest and deten
tion OF this respondent Thomas. is burlesque upon
decency, justice and fair play, said the judge Il
consider this case action Of persecution rather
than prosecution placing the administration of JUS
tice at disadvantage in this country and rendering
poweress the functiCr of the court by the blind
interference of the States Chief Executive. II has
already gone the length and breadth of this land
that justice cannot be had in Benzie County and
feel that IN the light of this malicious criticism by
the States Chief Executive Il makes but little
difference whether the verdict of guilty comes
from the court or the jury"
Judge Chttenden disregarded the pardon Of the
Governor the ground that the document was not
legally drawn and executed. and ordered Stafford
to appear In his court for sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.
Services To-day at Madison Avenue Meth
odist Church.

The twentieth anniversary OF the dedication Of
the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sxteth-st. and Madison-ave.. Will be observed to-
day. This morning there will be Sunday school
addresses by old pastors. and a sermon will be
preached by Bishop Cyrus D. Foss At p. m
there will be a special musical service by the choir
OF st. James Protestant Episcopal Church Ad-
dresses will be made by Professor Milton S. Terry
the Rev. Dr. James II. Buckley and the Rev Dr.
Andrew Longacre. This evening addresses will be
made by the Rev. DR.. s. r Jones' the Rev. Dr.
Ensign McChesney and the Rev. DR.. Charles p
Masden.
The first services of the church were held on
october J. 1881 in the old Fffth-ave. school, when
q sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. James NJ.
Isuckley Editor Of The Christian Advocate" On
Julv 81 1852 the cornerstone Of the church was
laid The first members OF the church were VIII
lam H Falconer and his wife, Margaret c. Fal-
coner Other early members were Mr.. and Mrs.
n II Bates Bowles Colgate. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
= COLGATE Mr. and Mrs James 3. Fitzgerald and
ar and Mrs John L Leaycraft
Al the dedication of the church, In November
$50 ersver was offered bv Bishop Fcss ana the
ee-.ooa vas preached by Bishop Matthew simpson.
'TS1e sTnounc cement Of the dedication was made by
The pastor the Rev. DR.. O. II. Tiffany. The tTus-
tees 81 the church at that time were William
hutchinson president; George f. Hodgman. secre-
farv. Joseph s Stout treasurer, and Bowles Col
gate NJ u FarweL. William H Falconer. D. H
bates and Louis G. Gillespie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
CARS KEPT RUNNING.
EmpIoyes Unable to Tie Up Chicago
Lines.

Chicago. Nov. U.-After ten days Of the strike
against the Chicago Street Railway Company cars
manned by non union crews and under police pro
lection are operated on one Of the company trunk
lines while on others the strike has been broken
until a limited service between or a m ana
s D. m is maintained four Of the main north
and south lines traversing the South Side FOR from
five TO eight miles. No cars have been run on any
east and west line. nor has any attempt been made
TO run cars on any line IN the evening, night or
early morning. On the nine lines running east and
west no attempt has been made to break the ueup.
Riots and violence have subsidized. a result due
largely to the detailing by Mayor Harrison or
nearly one-third of the citys police force to the
duty Of preserving the peace along the various
lines At no time during the strike has there been
great destruction Of property injury to persons.
The former being largely confined 70 the breaking
Of windows Of the cars
The conferences between the Mayor and commit
tee Of aldermen and Mr. Darrow, for the men. and
Mr. Bliss for the company, continue. The greatest
confidence was expressed to-day that the strike
would be settled
Union labor leaders have planned for a great
dernonstra ton of sympathy tomorrow with the
striking streetcar men, Union men are being urged
attend the meeting regardless OF the promise Of
arbitration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-22
DEFICITS At YALE.
The Commons Conducted at Loss of Nearly
$4,000 a Year.

New-Haven Conn. Nov. q CSpeciaD.-For the
first time since the Yale Commons was opened its
finances have been shown TO be in such bad con-
dition that some change seems TO be imperative
unless the university IS to lose money every year
In the report of the treasurer. N. F. Tyler, this
week it was shown that the Yale Commons was
run at a loss Of nearly $4,000 year, deficit that
has to be made up from other university accounts
Several weeks ago. at mass meeting Of the I'M
dergraduate boarders. at Commons, Mr.. Tyler said
the hall was managed at big yearly loss. though
the exact figures were not given. His report this
week shows loss for the year Of Sl9.S33 81
II is probable that before long some radical
change will have to be made in the method of run
ming the Commons. This year the amount received
in board from graduate students, academical and
scientific students from meal tickets and sundries
was S07,035 From the alumni dinner $l.4Oo was
received The largest sum paid out was SIS $50 for
supplies while the service Of cooks and walters cost
s95 e2A and the coal SlO12l. The advances to the
Commons account from other departments of Yale
University. also in need of money, were S46.92Z
The advances to The income account on September
"A last were 1884 This coming year an effort will
he made to bring the Commons back to paying
basis.
other departments of Yale also suffered in def
icits The Yale Infrmary fell behind Sl,500: the
Observatory 500; the Academcal Department
81 go more than last year. and the Art School,
s. sl5 more. The Scientific School, however, is
81 $50 ahead: the Music School. 500; the Forestry
School, 81 200, and the Museum. SI,OlS.