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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
DARING PERFORMANCE
ON BROOKLYN BRIDGE.
Man Climbed One OF Supporting
Cables to the. Top of Manhat-
TIM Tower-TrnGic RIocke

- lg re-
tan Tovyer-Trnnic Blocked.
NEW YORK, January 22.-Hundreds of
persons on the Brooklyn bridge tonight
were. Mortified when they saw man run
out from the throng and start to climb
one Of the big supporting cables that ex-
tend from the shore masonry to the top
of the Manhattan tower. The man did
not hesitate. and never for an instant
seemed to appreciate the danger Of imme-
date death he was in. Without a back
ward glance he climbed up and up. now
almost breaking into a run. and again
slowing up a little. Once in while he
would raise his hands up to couple Of
smaller supporting cables that follow the
line Of the big steel rope upon which he
walked. as if to steady himself. but he did
not stop until he reached the point near
est the big tower, beyond which no one
could go. Then he rested. 1870 feet above
the surface Of the bridge roadway.
Meanwhile, crowd of several thou
sand persons had gathered to watch the
daring feat, and traffic was blocked. A
policeman was sent up to bring the per-
former down. He did not travel so rapid
lily. but finally he gained the tower where
the man was standing. looking about
him. The watchers below expected to see
q desperate fight on top of the tower but
in this they were disappointed. for in "a
moment both menswere seen making the
descent. Half way down the man near,
lY collapsed. He threw up his hands,
however. and caught the smaller cables
and cluns. to them. sliding down the re-
raainder of the distance. He was arrest
ed at once. but voucfsafed no informa-
ton regarding himself or HIS hazardous
1eat. except to say: 81 just wanted to
soc II the tower was SAFE ".
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
CoR0NER's VERDICT
IN GONZALES CASE.
Most Important Witness at the In
quest Senator TalbirL - New
Matter ia His Testimony.

COLUMBIA, s. c., January 22.-Less
than one hundred people, itcluding the
jury. officers. and witnesses. were pres
ent at the inquest in the Gonzales trag-
edy, conducted by Coroner Green, in
the county courthouse tonight. j. w.
Thurmond, of Edgetieid. prosecuting at
torney of the Fifth circuit, ex-Atlorney-
General G. Duncan Bellinger. who has
been called in to assist him, and c. l..
Blease Of counsel for the defense, were
pre- sent, but merely as spectators. State
Senators Brown Nand Talbird, who were
with Tillman when he fired the shot; j.
f Sims. ]. A. Lamott, County Physician
Knowlton. who performed the autopsy,
and Clerk of Court Frost Walker, were
examined.
The verdict, found in less than five
minutes after the, jury retired, was a
plain statement that the deceased, y. G..
Gonzales, came to his death from a gun
James H. Tillnan. on the 18th OF Jan
uary, 1908"
TALBIRD'S TESTIMONY.
Senator Talbird was the most impor-
tant witness. New matter In his testi-
mony was that he first saw Mr.. Con-
zales. who had approached within ten or
fifteen feet, and Tllamn said: How
are you. Mr.. Gonzales ~ The latter made
no reply. but turned to the left to the
inside OF the sidewalk, Tillnan being on
the outside. Tillman said: II received
your message. and almost instantane-
ously fred. Talbird rushed to Gonzales.
and exc,aime ed !; his must stop" Con-
gales said: tttHere 7 am, finish me- or
something to that effect.
Tillman has made no sta tement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
RETIcENCE AT WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January GA
cablegram has been received here from
Mr. Russell. the American charge at
Caracas, confirming the press report to
the effect that three German warships
began to lombard Fort San Carlos yes
terday. The cab1egram does not Indicate
the result Of the bonn bardment, and in
fact. contains no other details
There is singular reticence on the part
OF the State Department officials. sudden
~ developed, in connection with the
Venezuelan situation and especially with
reference to the German bornbardment
which may indicate that they view the
situation with gravity. There is no longer
any talk Of exerting friendly influences
to prevent these bosnbardments. but tt is
difficult for the Department to answer
congressional callers who are asking for
q seasonable expla naticn- An annoying
feature Of the situation is the probab ility
that there may be serious interference
with Minister Bowen's mission. in which
the United States Government. though not
officially concerned. is deep1y5 interested.
There were runnors to the effect that the
State Department had taken steps to
point out to the foreign Offices al London.
Berlin. and Rome its views that the
present attitude of the United States
must be one OF patient waiting.
BOWEN BUSY.
Mr. Bowen called at the State Depart
ment, and had a talk with DIR. Hill and
with Third Assistant Secreatry Pierce.
He is making number OF semi-oficial
calls on the foreign embassies and lega-
tons other than those Of the allies. and
1t Is believed that this is in pursuance
of his general duty Of adjusting any
proper claim they may have against
Venezuela. It is the understanding that
none Of the countries which refrained
from joining in the blockade will be per-
mitted to suffer by Venezuela. in conse-
quence of it's forbearance. but that its
citizens who have suffered Us a result Of
the Venezuelan revolutionary movements
and other difficulties will when 1t comes
to settlement of its claims be placed
upon an equality with claimants from
England, Germany. and Italy.
1t was stated that nothing in the nature
OF an answer to Mr.. Bowers proposition
for 2 removal of the blockade as con-
dition precedent to negotiate has been
received from any OF the European for
eign offices. though it is; admitted that
there Is free exchange Of notes in pro-
gress between the embassies and the
European capitals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
STRAYED TO ANcHESTER.
Mamie Haynes EIteI Found After Q
Night OF ANXIETY

NiEht OF Anxiety.
Mamie Haynes. the fourteen-year-oId
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eitel.
was found In Manchester yesterday at
{ 1:3o o'clock p. ~. after an absence over
night from her home. which gave the
family great concern.
Mamie, who is employed at the Whit
lock branch of the American tobacco
company. obtained leave OF absence from
work, pleading sickness. but instead of
returning home. or notifying her parents.
went to see Miss Coleman. stepdaugh-
ter Of Robert F. Collie. 507 Seventh street,
Manchester.
After s,eepless nisht,Mrs Eitel start
ed out yesterday IN search OF the miss-
ing child. From young woman who
is also employed at the Whitlock factory.
It was learned that the girl had gone 10
Manchester to visit Miss Coleman.
Mrs. EiteI, accompanied by young
lady OF Fulton. lost no time IN going
to Manchester. Mrs. EiteI was greatly
relieved 70 find her daughter. but could
not resist the opportunity to Give the
hayward young woman q Lectures
& Mother and daughter returned to their
home, IA nt State street Fulton. yester-
day afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
PRESIDENTS POLICY
REGARDING OFFICES.
reimbursement OF the Community nj
Interest the Best Test of Charac-
ter.AbfItty and EitnesxD

OS sAaS 1OA! q y
Interest the Best Test OF Charac-
ter. Ability and Fitness.,,
i MACON. CA. January. 22.-Harry Still
well Edwards, the postmaster OF Macon.
returned to-day from Washington, where
along with Colonel w. H. y ohnson, Uni
ted State Marshal for the Northern Dis
trtct OF Georgia, he had gone to consult
with the President in regard to the
government service In Georgia
Mr.. Edwards, In an interview with the
Macon Telegraph. says the President has
decided to issue circular to all post
masters informing them that there will
be debarred from appointment to Office
any official who may for valua bic con-
sideration give to an applicant for Office
his endors9m ent. 81
& Mr. Edwards says he has the Presi-
dents permission to announce his policy
In the following languag sc:
1.-THE spirit OF the Constitution forbids
that any man shall be refused Office
on account of ace or. color. It also for
bids that any man shall ask office on
account OF race or color The whole mat
ter resolves itself with the partv, back
into question of character. ability, nd
fitness. and OF previous service. and the
endorsement OF the community at interest
shalt constitute the best test. Where q
found the best man obtainable will be
chosen. y 81
Mr.. Edwards says tina t he takes this
nositive statement Of the President to re-
fer M rticularlys to localities where local
officials are to be appointed. and not
where official functions involve States or
territories,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23


The first two vessels. az range OF four
and half miles, poured a continuous
rain OF shells upon the fort, and only
stopped firing with the advent OF dusk.
at 6 o'clock. At this hour. the German
vessels retired seward. after having
made second Intellectual attempt to land
troops in the village of San Carlos. sit
uated az the base Of the fort.
Al O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, the
correspondent, who was accompanied by
. government telegrapher. bearing 9 tele-
gram from President Castro to the COM
mandant at San Carlos. landed on the
island. and entered the fort The walls
az the fort are terribly battered, and there
are ether evidences OF the fierce engage
r2ent. Twelve dead Venezuelan soldiers
we're counted behind the ranparts. and
fifteen other men. seriously wounded.
we're lying on 'on platform. The fort
IS literally covered with pieces of broken
shells. Il was seen that great many
Of the German shells had not exploded.
The magazine had very narrow escape,
two shells having come within an ace OF
penetrating 1t. The walls Of the fort.
which face towards the entrance OF the
lake suffered particularly. and were
greatly dana ged. It is estimated by the
commandment, General Rello. that the Ger
man ships fired more than 1.610 shells at
Fort San Carlos.
GERMAN AIM POOP.
Although the damage inflicted upon the
fort by the ere OF The German cruisers is
very great, It is not all that could be ex-
pected from such a continuous fire from
modern high-power guns. The village of
san Carlos suffered greatly. The aim Of
the German gunners appears to have been
Inaccurate for more than 50 per cent. OF
heir shells exploded in the village before
reaching the fort
The cannon mounted at San Carlos have
not sufficient range 10 reach the Fake
and Vineta, SO the fire of these vessels
was not returned as they kept out Of
reach Of the artillery OF the fort.
The Fake and Vineta are OF too great
draught TO cross the bar, the Panther
alcne can DO this and this fact explains
: by the aforementioned cruiser was the
Only one TO come IN close to the fort
Some OF the artillery on the fort has been
destroyed by the German fire. but there
are still Ave guns shat can be used.
General BeIlo Is soldier OF remark
able courage and daring. He has shown
great bravery. and is In no way intlnai-
cared. Tie will not abandon the fort. bur
viii resist as long, as 1t is possible Tor
him to Go SO. He swears that on Janu-
ary 18th the occasion Of the hrst bonn
hsrarnent the Panther fred upon him
Srst without reason and without provo
cation
The report thar the biggest OF the three
attacking vessels was either an English
or. an italian ship. is untrue. It Is Enown
that all three vessels are German.
PANTI5 IE MAY BE SUNK.
The Venezuelan Sunbcat Miranda is In
Lake Mara catbo. 1t was doubtless the in
GenIion OF the Panther. IN trying to pass
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
Xk,,.Y VIRGINIA IAYIGAF ION CO
az JAMES RIVER
~ DAY LINE

Elea-aer Pocah0n,as caves every Nom
DAY. WEDNESDAY,. and FRIDAY &C
a. u. for Norfolk. Portsmouth. Old
Point. Newport News Clarefnont. and
zJames-riTer landings. and connectta9 a
Old Poiat and Norfolk for Washington.
7Haltimore, and the North szsE7ss.
Sfatc-roons reserved for the night q
moderate prices $3.50 IS
ElectEic-ca direct TO the wharf PaYs
only {1.S0 and s. to Norfolk. Music 6y
Grand Orchestfton. 80
Freight received for above-nanasd places
and all points In Eastern Virginia and
North Carollna. IRWIN WETsIssER
General Manager
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
rmpntience at Berlin.

BERLIN, January 22.-The foreign office
is very impatiently awaiting official news
from Nraracaibo The German newspa-
pers express amazement at the fact that
the government had not arranged for
prompt information. particularly In view
OF the nervousness of public opinion in
the United States.
General l.oguslawsky. retired the well
known writer on military matters, dis
cussing the press kilograms. says: The
commander OF the Panther. in the first
incident. was merely making the blockade
effective on his station. by seeking to
prevent the carriage OF coffee through
Colombia The second bonnbardment was
probably intended to chastise the insolence
Of the venezueians. and their exultation
over the first affair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
4 FAMILY IS MISSING,
WHEREABOUTS OF j. D. nosnAx
AND WIFE WORRIES NORFOLK
FRIENDS
LEFT TOWN IN DECEMBER.
since Then They Have Not Been
Hears srom-En,e Er1.rer Think,
She wa. Cured by christian
Scientists.
LEFT TOWN IN DECEMBER.
since Then They Have NOT Ron

NORFOLK. VA. January 22-fsn.c,e,
The mysterious disa ppcsrance OF Mr.,
snn MIS-. D. ID. Bosnian. and child who
resided at 800 south Main street anS
who left here on December $50, 1862 has
created much anxiety and uneasIness
among Their relatives as their where
ehonts IS still unknown.
mayor Quinn. army engineer Of the port
lift to-dey TO attend the meeting af Har.i.
a,ore, Of the hoard TO consider The Inland
wateraeTs question. He favors The ex-
tension Of the system.
II seeras that they left the home OF
MIS- Susan Holland. mother OF Mrs.
BOSNIAN without notifying any one as
% where they were going Mrs. Holland
tsonGft they had gone to Richmond
where AT. Bosnian WAS formerly employed
Sy the street railway company. This.
however does not appear 10 be the case.
as no trace Of the missing family has vet
5fer found
EFF1E ELLSLER AND THE sCIEN-
lists.
Efie Elisier. who was unable TO appear
81 the Academy OF Music yesterday after
noon. but who played at night. was treat
ID by Christian Scientists. and the mem.
oe7s Of the First Church here firmly be-
isTe she was cured by the treatment Her
husband. Frank Weston. fold an expert
snee meeting OF ,ne restoration of her
voice atttr she had been unable to ap-
pear ST s matinee performance.
The suditor's Office of the Old Domin-
ton Steamship Company. which was NOV
cd to the city from New York several
years ago. will. in the near future, be
moved back again to New York.
This change has been rumored ..ere for
several days. but ii was al first thought
20 be mere gossip. It is now understood
that the change will be positively made
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHy EXPERTS.
Professor Thiessen, one Of the wireless
relegTa ply experts of the United States
Weather Bureau. arrived IN the city to-
day from Roanoke. Island n. c. where
the government has for some time been
conducting experiments. sending me ssages
Without The aid OF wires. Professor Hesse
Is associated with Professor Thiessen in
making the experiments. The governm ent
experts are pledged TO secrecy concern
ing these experiments. but it is learned
that recently some very successful tests
were made at the island. The primary
zee son for the governments making these
exhaustive experiments. is that IT wishes
to test the feasibility OF sending vessels
The experts believe that it will not be
Fery long before wireless messages will
De flashed 10 ships far out at sea. telling
them CT approaching storms. SO that they
ran steer clear OF them
Luther Sykes. OF this city. went ont in
his oyster boat two weeks ago, EIs has
not since been heard from, and his wife
IS afraid he has been drowned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
&C .nSED E. / SCHEDULES
JAMES-RIvER DIVISION.
la:al q. AZ daily 70 Clifton Forge.

st.1ian 90 A =, sa,.-ss,,rs
Nar,,s. y s. :. - aaIiv. .oF =
.s,1aIa y. ana all tnSefmsu..ssh
derson. etc: 2:1s NJ and la:sz A. 81. g
principal cities OF the South and S1uth-:
west. Florida. Cuba. Texas. California,
ard Mexico. and the North, for Washing
ton. sac and $40 A n. and 4:s5 p, ~ s
RIG HMoND. FREDERICKSBURG
AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.-Leave ISIS
street Station for Washington and be-
S Ses': eo:lS A. NJ: $40 a., " daily. from
ha,m,S.lssl ssaslon ZOE ssnlng.on ano
Ryrd. sta tjn,, ~ ya shisasf,,, and
beyond: 7:15 a. M eycept SUNDAY from
Elba Station for Ashland: Al, 81. Sun
day only. from Byrd-Street Station for
Washington and beyond: $40 A. NJ. exc
sept SUNDAY. from Byrd-Street Station for
sundaNs from Rvr 9ns s Ien Asf fps
Wasfinaton an, $500. 20, p NJ rrorr
Main-Street statfor, far washington and
heynnd. Z p NJ ~. .xcs,,t s,.n.,s,. frnr.
Ryrdas;rse, stntia exc pe s,a ~,
Ffsderieks5uSs: S. NJ except sun:
NJ. f,aiiv from Rvrii.streat Station
for washington ana bsvsnit. I'm p NJ
eyca,t ol - pe E,h 80 -:
sAshland. - ~
Arrive-Byrd-Street Station-s:S Al NJ
except Sunday. from fredericksburg. Soc
~. u1 - Ot!i !. .eo
Seps srnaaT; e.4e =. NJ. d fsli 9:o IS Y
os arr;y :. a., nuaul n,
Sunday from Ashland: s p. NJ. except
Sunday, from Ashland: II p. NJ. except
SUNDAY. rom ashland:
~ .ss srs.Main-st+ Iets sta.lou.n a1.
49,. ~, a''a = - =. VIZ. aa'
-. AiLANTIC COAST LINE. A. Si..5
Mor1ois Limited satly for Petersouss.
y, Waseriy. sunolk AMI NortoiK -.
~ ~. ana 900 NJ TOR petersniirg ano
,hts,Hsciate points; 9. NJ. ocean Sn w.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
HELD AT DENVER.

-.
DENVER COL. January 22-Prior to
the assembling OF %the Democratic mems
bers OF the Senate and HorFe in joint ses-.
sion at noon to-day. they. held a caucus.
at which they listened to speeches by
the leaders of the party in Colorado
United States Senator Thomas M Pat
terson stated that Senator Teller felt
lzeenly the neglect of six Democrats TO
vote at the joint session yesterday. there
by defeating his election. A1va Adams,
Charles S. Thomas. and Thomas II.
O'Nefl. declared in speeches that Teller
was the only logical candidate Senator
Teller was greeted with applause He
said that he not attended the meeting to
find fault. Iie believed the Democratic
party was paramount to the interests
OF any one man. He said he had not
withdra wn. and did not intend to with
draw: but if things came to such a pass
that the party could not agree upon him.
he was willing that his friends should
support the party choice. The caucus
then adjourned; and at noon the Joint
session was called to order.
Fifty Democratic members of the. Legis-
lature. one. short of quorum were pres
ent. Representative William H. Kelly. of
Montezuma county. a Democrat. was alb
sent. and the Senate sergeant-at-arrns
was instructed to bring in absentees. No!
attendance. however. was made to en-
force the attendance Of Republican MEM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
DEATHS.

49,
HACKETT,-Died.a at his parents resi-
dence, Thursday evening January. 2. at
O'Clock p NJ. EDGAR 3. HACKETT,
the Oldest con Of j. F. Hackett and Lucy
Hackett aged q years,
His funeral will take place SATURDAY
MORNING from st. Parr1cK's church. at
10 A. NJ, with high mass Friends and
acquaintences ara respectfully invited to
attend.
We miss thee from our home. dear Eddie,
we miss thee from thy place:
a shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand.
Thy fond and earnest care.
Our home is dark without thee Eddie.
We miss thee everywhere.
IT'S hard to break the tender cord.
When love has bound the heart.
sTis hard. so hard to speak the words
We must forever part.
Dearest loved one. we must lay thee
In the peaceful graves embrace.
But thy memory win be cherished.
Till We see thy heavenly face 2t11ss
Died. at her residence
and II streets Wednesday
AFTERNOONS PHIL IN ths7oths
year ef her - wi dow Of rank FhilIiAe.s
and fnrrnsrlys ofs vi AEnshuFk VI. 90: s.
S Fun6ral !. from Union stations Methodist
church TIL tFztday1 AlI1RssooNSsx
3:ose1oe5 a#ssss
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
Elect new Officers.

The condition Of Major N. Y. Randolph
is such that he was forced TO nand in his
resignation and Judge George L. Chris
tan was elected to succeed him. Mr.
Robert Lecky> secretary. was elected to
All the place vacated by Judge Christian.
The officers elected for the ensuing term
are:
George L. Christian. president: Robert
Lecky. IT., rice-president and secretary:
Charles K. Willis. treasurer. Directors.
George l. Christian. S. H. HAYES. j. NJ.
Fourqurean. F. Sitterding. George T.
.currie John S. Elicit. J. p. Carneal.
r q. Cary. Judge Edmund Waddill. Jr..
Robert Lecky. IT.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23

the fort and get into the lake, to capture
this vessel. The passage over the bar
that leads into the lake. is narrow, and
the fort commands it. General Bello is
confident that he can sink the Panther.
If she attempts to get by. with the fire
OF the I'VE guns that remain to him.
"Wednesday night passed without Incl
dent. and the garrison OF Fort San Car
los rested from the fight, and made pre-
parations for what the morrow might
bring
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
No Action on A.ylun, Bill.

The Committee on Prisons and Asylums
yesterday met to consider the bill relat-
ing to the management OF insane hospi-
tails. While no action was had. 1t Is
understood that the committee Is fav-
orable to the proposition to recommend
an adequate salary to the commissioner
OF hospitals. The bill will ba taken up at
a later session
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
LONG SIEGE EXPECTED.

The Joint session set,.ed down for a
long siege, with the evident purpose of
taking a ballot for Senator. 1t was ru-
m pred that Representatives. Kelly had been
kidnapped by agents OF Republicans or
Democrats who wished to have Teller de-
feated.s The Democratic Senator's who
have held the Senate have agreed. If
necessary, to spend the remainder Of the
ninety days OF the session in the chamber.
They have adopted a set OF rules and
regulations which will govern the mem
bers as long as the present condition Of
affairs shall continue. Each Senator was
assigned to do certain amount OF duty
as captain OF the guard. and list was
made out. giving SIX Senators q night
of together.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
Concern in London.

LONDON. January 22.-D;plomatic cir.
cles are much aroused by the news, Of
the German bombardment OF San Carlos,
but the officials Of the various embassies
seem equally as ignorant as the foreign
Office regarding its cause. The belief
prevails that the step taken by the Ger
man commander will seriously delay the
settlement Of the questions in dispute.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
r,.,lea About stumblinx Blocl...

s. REV. George B.. Stuart made a twenty.
81 minute mute talk 70 the. napleyees ot the;
chesap eakes and Che shops Ibis naorniRs.
On the subtec. ot Stumbling Blocks u
al Fellows Way
dsHsss weressss scussing blocks saloon blocks.s
ana @esnblIng block. - . large nunber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23
An Annlroachfng Marriage.

. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. childress have is;
sued invitations to- the marriage OF their
daughter. Annie L., to Mr.. Willie Crew,
Monday evening. January 26th. 1903 at;
o'clock, ct NO. s19 north Twenty third
street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-23

Of the employees were on hand and paid
very earnest attention to the remarks
DR.. Stuart spoke at Centenary church
last night, on ..The Stuff We Need for the
Conflict