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The Washington times., 1904-01-06
ARMY TO SELL FOOD
TO PREVENT FAMINE
Conditions in Alaska Said to Be Ex-
aggerated, But War Department
Takes Prompt Action.

Because of the threatened starvation
at Fairbanks and other points in
Alaska, General Funston. commanlinr.
the Department OF the Columbia. has
been ordered to sell food ar military
posts in case such a proceeding should
become necessary TO relieve famine
captain Gerhardt, of the Eighth IN
fantry, commanding at Fort Gibbons
has been ordered to make a complete
investigation of the conditions in the
territory. General Funston, in a letter
to the War Department. SAYS ali able-
Bodied men said TO be threatened with
starvation are within ten davs of sun-
plies. and remarks that If a. gold stril,.
were reported these men could snow
shoe LOCO miles.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota forygard-
ed an appeal from Mayor Barnette. of
Fairbanks, Alaska, TO the Secretary Of
W ar In this appeal it was stated that
more than 1000 persons were unable TO
obtain supplies. and asked that food be
sold them from supplies at Fort Glib
bons. No supplies can be spared at Fcrt
GIBBONS. but an investigation has con-
WINGED the War Department that despite
the early freezing up of the rivers and
clCSe or navigation, food will be supplied
CIV eriand by freighters.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
JOHN A. BENSON CASE
CONTINUED BY COURT
Must Appear on Saturday
or Forfeit Bail.
GOVERNMENT IS PREPARED
Attorneys Hope to Produce Prisoner
and Avoid Holding the Hear
ing in New York.

United States Commissioner TAYLOR this
morning. on motion Of Judge Cole. at
torney for John A. Benson. the wealthy
san francisco real estate man. held for
bribery in the land fraud cases. con-
unued the case until Saturday. Assist
ant United States Attorney Pugh. rem
resenting the Government. Insisted that
Benson. not being present. had forfeited
his bond OF 1000
Mr.. Pugh waived the demand for for
feiture until Saturday. however. saying
that ne was anxious TO have Benson
brought to Washington so as to avoid
the expense Of hearing of the case
IN New York city. where ne is now
held on an indictment by the Washing
ton grand jury, charging him with
bribery.
Attorney Pugh said the Government
had witnesses from California. and was
ready TO go ahead with the case at ans,
time
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
THE PRESIDENT SENDS
SENATE NOMINATIONS
Capt. Charles 0'Neil 20 Be Rear Ad-
miral-Sullivan Named for United
States Attorney.

The Senate today received from the
President the following nominations:
To be United States attorney-John J.
Sullivan, for the northern district of
Ohio.
To be rear admiral-Capt. Charles
O'Nel
To be captains-Commande Francis II.
Delano and Commander Albion V.
Wadhams.
To be commander-Lieut Commander
York Noel
To be lieutenant commanders-Lieu
Ward +. Winchell, Lieut.. Charles p.
Eaton. Lieut.. John NJ. Ellicott Lieut.
Charles W Dyson. Lieut.. Harry George,
and Lieut.. Frederick l.. Chaplin.
Lieutenants Gunior grade) to be lieu
tenants-Joseph w. Graeme, Albert H.
Mccarthy, Henry n. Jenson, Arthur St
9. Smith. Willis Mcdowell William c.
Watts, and Lyman A. Gotten.
To be a pay director-Pay Inspector
Hiram +. Drury.
To be assistant civil engineers-Fred
erick HoSmer Cooke. Of Ohio: Clinton
Draper ThurbeT. of Pennsylvania
To be assistant urgeons-Robert Gra-
ham Heiner. Of the District Of Colum-
bia; Robert Earl Stoopes, OF Ohio
To be naval Observation-Disclosures
Naval Constructor Daniel c. Nutting
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
CONTEST MADE UPON
SENATOR HANNA'S FRIEND
Foraker Attempts to Prevent Confrma-
tion OF Dewstoe, Postmaster
at Cleveland.

An effort is being made in the Senate
10 prevent the confirmation of c. G.
DewstOe, as postmaster Of Cleveland.
Ohio. Senator Foraker has asked the
Committee on POstOffices and Post
Roads to delay the report in the case
until persons interested shall have had
an opportunity 20 present their charges.
Certain Cleveland merchants assert
that Colonel Dewstoe did not treat them
right in the removal of branch post
office. Charges Of ''pernicious political
activity are also in the air. Colonel
Dewstoe being one of Senator Hanna's
so-called Federal nephews."
Congressman Burton, who is behind
Dewstoe. SAYS the charges are trivial.
and that the confirmation will not be
long delayed.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06

selves If such a plan is to be fol-
lowed. he declared. it will be only a
rev years before there will be such vast
corruption in the departments that it
VIII be a stencil in the nOstrils of the
people The only safeguard is to have
Investigations by Congress.
Mr.. Tener's View.
Mr. Teller of Colorado said he did not
care to express any opinion as to the
immediate necessity for an investfga-
tlon Of this sort, but he did want to as
sert the right of the legislative branch
OF the Government to make any investi-
cation If ii wanted to do so. He even
admitted his belief that the Postoffice
department officials would make thor
ough investigation. but was insistent on
the point Of the right Of Congress to act.
Mr.. Lodge said such an investigation
oy congress was serious matter. be-
cause the machinery employed was
clumsy. AS a general principle. there
fore, he thought such investigations
ought not be ordered without due con-
sideration first by Senate committee.
MI. Penrose's Resolution.
Mr.. Clay called attention TO a similar
resolution introduced by Mr.. Penrose,
which put tie making of an investiga-
ton into the hands Of the Postoffice
Committee. 'in its discretion" He ad-
dressed his remarks to the amendment
offered by Mr.. German to make the in
vesttgation mandatory. but which had
not been adopted by the Senate. though
Mr.. Penrose had said it was agreeable
to him personally.
Mr.. Penrose replied to Mr. Clay. say
ing he was as anxious as the latter to
have a full and free investigation Of the
Pos1o1flce Department, and pledged him
self to call the committee together early
IL all the pending resolutions were re-
ferred to the Postoffice Committee He
made motion to that effect, and Mr.
Lodge withdrew his previous motion.
The Morgan resolution declaring that
the President had exceeded his powers
In recognizing the Independence Of the
Republic of Panama was laid before the
Senate today Immediately after the con-
ciusiOn Of the routine business, but upon
request OF Mr.. Morgan il went over until
tomorrow when he will address the Sen
ate.
The resolution offered some weeks ago
by Mr.. Culberson, instructing the judi
ciary committee 20 investigate whether
a lawful. separate government existed in
as TO its status arose. 1t was agreed
that the resolution go over subject 10
call.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
MARYLAND ASSEMBLY
AGAIN IN SESSION

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Jan 6--The Gen
eral Assembly Of Maryland met for the
session OF 1904 today at noon. The
trains which came down from Balti-
more brought almost every member Of
the two houses. and with them a great
throng OF statesmen, large and small.
politicians. ofiiceseekers. and members
Of the third house.
The governors message was sent I'm
as soon as the senate and house were
ready 20 receive IT. Governor Smith dis
cusses the State finances, the public
schools. and the new buildings. but
makes few recommendations, leaving
that for his successor. lie cOnRratil-
lates the Legislature upon the fact that
the State is practically free from debt
and recommends an increase from $40, 600
TO $4,000 for pensions for infirm teach
ers.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
EXPENDED THIRTY MILLION
WITHOUT ONE PENNY LOSS

Commissioner West today forwarded
TO c. c Rogers, Disbursing officer for
the District. a letter commending his
administration Of the Districts finances.
in having disbursed $4,000. 600 in the last
four years without the loss Of a penny
to ANYBODY connected with the District
service.
The accounts of the Disbursing officer
have just been audited for the four
years as required by law.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
NEPHEW OF THE SULTAN
BETRAYED BY ARMENIAN

BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The National Zei-
tung' reports that the nephew Of the
Sultan Of Turkey, Prince Lufellah. who
is the leader of the revolutionary Young
Turks party. and who has been residing
In Berlin, recently shaved his beard. and
assuming disguise, went secretly to
toustan unople TO visit his mother.
Princess Serbia, the Sultan's sister
An Armenian servant betrayed Prince
Lufellah, who was arrested. His fate
is not known.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
Quiet in Seoul.
Guard UNITED States Legation.

Thirty-five marines are now guarding
the United States legation at Seoul and
seventy more marines are on their way
to the Korean capital. The marines were
sent from the United States transport
Zaphiro, at ChemulphO. a port at which
Japan. Russia and Great Britain now
have warships
Press dispatches from Seoul and ad-
vices from United States naval officers
show that conditions in Seoul are grave.
Quiet prevails, but a large body Of
troops is guarding the palace and much
apprehension is felt concerning the
trouble which the arrival of Japanese
troops will bring about
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
CANAL TREATY REACHES
THE SENATE COMMITTEE

The Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
lations for the first time took UD this
morning the new Panama canal conven-
ton known as the Hay -Bunau-Na
treaty.
All the members of the committee
were present, excepting Senator'S
Money of Mississippi and Clark Of Mol.-
tana. both OF whom are sick Senat2r
CUilOm. --ho has been laid up with ire
grip. had recovered sufficiently 10 attel u
the meeting.
In view Of Senator Morgans decided
opposition to the treaty and his p9Ucliv-
ity for lengthy discussion on any ques-
tion relative 20 isthmian canal matters
il is expected that the committee will
be unable TO report on the treaty for a
considerable period.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
REYNOLDS BUTLER CASE
SET FOR FEBRUARY Is

House Committee on Elections No. 3
today took up the Reynolds Butler con-
test from st. Louis. 1t fixed FeS- uary
Is for hearing the case.
Mr. Butler. through his attorney
Thomas NJ. Rogers, asked that the hear
ing be delayed until then. as the death
of his brother had upset his previous
arrangements. Mr. Reynolds, in a let
ter, agreed to any date after January 20.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
FREIGHT WRECK DELAYS
TRAFFIC ON THE SOUTHERN

Several freight cars were piled up on
the main line Of the Southern Railroad
near Greensboro, n. c.. last night in a
deep cut, and the track was blocked for
several hours, delaying all Of the fast
trains, including the Southwestern
Limited. The latter was due I'm Wash
lngtOn at II clock this morning The
cars were so Wedged in that thew bad
to be removed in pieces. Several train
men were Injured, bat none seriously.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
BODY OF YOUNG SQUIERS
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-On board the
steamer MORO Castle. which arrived to-
DAY from Havana, were the remains Of
Fargo Squiers. the ninetcen-year-old son
or the American minister to Cuba The
lad was accidentally shot and killed by
a companion while at target practice
George Lorillard. secretary of the le-
cation at Havana. and Father Solignac
accompanied the body to this country.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
San Francisco Limited
Crashes Into Freight,
Head-On.
EVERY PASSENGER HURT
Whole Train Demolished and
Stock Strewn Along
the Track.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 6.-Thirty per-
sens, all passengers, were killed in a
collision on the Rock Island between the
Chicago and San Francisco Limited and
a freight train at l o'clock this morning,
five miles west of this city.
Twenty people are injured, five of them
perhaps mortally. Ten corpses reached
here on the relief train about a. m.
and were taken to the morgue. It is
said that none on board escaped unin-
jured.
Whole Train Demolished.
The trains came together at Willard,
Kan, head-On. The whole train was
demolished. The train, which left Kan
sas City at 10 o'clock last night, was
forty minutes late. and at the time of
the accident was running at the rate of
forty miles an hour. Many persons
from Oklahoma, who had taken ad-
vantage of the homesteaders' excursion
rates, were on the train. It also con-
tanned through sleepers and chair cars
for San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Details were hard to obtain. Report
ers who boarded the relief train were
put off shortly after it started. The
first details of the collision came from
persons on the wrecked train after they
Animals in wreckage.
The limited was composed of a com
bination baggage and mail car. a regu-
lar baggage ano mail car. a smoker u
tourist sleeper. and a standard sleeper.
Two cars, filled with passengers We're de-
molished. Both locomotives were de-
Stroyed. and four carloads OF stock
were torn to pieces. and dozens Of dead
animals were strewn over the right of
wav.
When the engines met. they were weld
ed together by The terrific igzp 4 Th<
engineers and iremen escaped without
injury by jumping.
Third Car Suffered.
It was in the third car of the passen-
ger train, the first coach having been
preceded by a smoker and baggage car.
that the greatest loss Of life occurred.
The smoker, which was occupied by
only two or three men, was overturned
and pushed through the car behind il,
which was crowded with passengers,
some standing In the aisle. Most of
those in the forward end OF the car
were killed Instantly
Many in the rear end Of the coach.
hov----r.rs s--Jc-~efed in escaping from
that end Of the car, which was still un-
obstructed. When rescue was finally
possible, only three living persons
were taken out by the rescuers. who
were compelled TO chop holes in the side
and through the floor and top of the
coach % reach them
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
WEATHER REPORT.

The eastern area Of high pressure has
drltted slowly sOuthward and is central
Atlantic coast. A second area OF high
pressure has moved in from the north
Pacific and occupies the plateau re-
glOn- depression OF cOnsidera bic
magnitude covers the Northwest Terri
tories and f. apparently moving east
ward. There has been no precipitation
OF consequence In the last twenty-four
hours
Inc temperature viii rise in Eastern
districts tonight and tomorrow. II will
also be warmer tonight I'm the Ohio VAL
ley and lower lake region
Rain Is probable tonight and tOmor-
row along the Gulf coast and in the
Southeastern States tomorrow after
noon or night.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
MR.. BOARDhAN FAILS
TO MEET COMMISSIONERS
Sends Written Statement
of His Case.
CoNTRADICTS DR.. HAWKES.
Says Secretary Knew of Irregularities
and Should Have Punished the
Offenders.

The troubles Of the Emergency Hos
pital were not aired before the District
Commissioners this morning as had
been anticipated, because of the nom
appearance Of William J. Boardman.
president of the institution, and the
person who originally demanded the
hearing. Dr. w. II. Hawkes.. whose re-
cent disclosures Influenced Mr.. Board
man TO demand a hearing, was present.
and expressed himself as much disap-
pointed because Of the failure OF Mr..
Boardman 10 appear. As consequence
the hearing was Cancelled.
In lieu OF his appearance. Mr. Board
man submitted a written statement.
covering twenty pages. in which he
takes up each and every charge made
by Dr. Hawkes.. In the first place he
argues that, as DR.. Hawkes. was ezecu-
tive officer in the month OF November
last, when the Irregularities were al
ieSed 20 have occurred. he should nave
punished the offenders forthwith. and
should at least be. estopped from max
ing complaint at this late day.
Hawkes. Contradicted.
Mr.. Boardman says certain conditions
complained Of have been existing five
years, in the constant knowledge of DR..
Hawkes.. The delirium tren.ens case
and the complaint against tn. bell boy
are discussed and the statements Of DR..
Hawkes. cOntradicted.
The reason given for failure 20 make
certain improvements. such as purchas-
ing new gong, and other articles in
volving small expense, is that the
finances Of the institution are in poor
shape. Mr.. Boardman says If the money
expended last spring for the investiga-
ton could have been put into improve
mcnts in the hospital conditions would
be much better
Attack on Superintendent.
DR.. Hawkes. attack on the woman
superintendent of the institution is de-
plored by Mr.. BOardman. and the Dis
trict Commissioners are requested TO
use their discretion and not burden the
hospital with another investigation. The
Commissioners have the matter under
consideration. Mr.. Boardman saws:
The complaint itself, containing al
most as many misstatements as para
graphs. disclOses sufficiently the anfmus
Of the complainant.
The complainant's term Of Office ex-
pires April next IL may. perhaps. be
properly surmised that the suspension
over his head of this Damoclean sword
Is 10 some extent influencing his present
conduct"
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
When Break Comes.

All movement of sidewheel steamers
has been suspended for several days,
and Z is not known when they will BE-
able TO resume operations, as the river
will be filed with foes of heavy size
when the break comes. No way OF ind
ing out the condition Of affairs aboard
the oyster boats down the river has
been discovered. Cold weather is haT-
ing its effect upon the local hOtelS. TAG
number of guests dWindled today until
tho registers looked blank. At some OF
the hotels there were four and five ar
rivals. but 40 guests at all appeared at
most of them.
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
THRESH
POSTOFFICE CHAFF
WITH HEAVY FLAIL
Spirited Discussion in Upper House Over Wisdom
of Investigation by Congress-

The Postoffice scandals were made the
subject of a somewhat extended debate
In the Senate today, when Mr.. Clay of
Georgia, speaking on the Carmack
resolution to order an investigation by
Congress into the departments, made a
direct charge of guilt against Perry s.
Heath, formerly First Assistant Post
master General.
The resolution was called up in it's
order and laid before the Senate for
action. When it had been read, Mr..
Lodge asked its reference to the Com
mittee on Postoffices and Post Roads
This led to a spirited reply from Mr..
Carmack, and remarks by Mr. Teller
and by Mr.. Lodge in reply.
Mr.. Clay then gained the floor and
made an aggressive speech in favor Of
the adoption of the resolution. He had
not gone far when he brought in the
name of Mr.. Heath. He declared he
was aware of evidence which, as he al
legged. proved Heath "the leading guilty
party. and that the testimony was over
whelming against him, and that he
ought to have been indicted"
Equal Justice Demanded.
The Georgia Senator praised Robert J.
Wynne. successor to Mr.. Heath. and
said the comments he was about to make
did not refer to the incumbent today
He read from the report Of Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Brfstow on
the automatic cash register deals
Why ought subordinates to be In
dicted. and why ought principals to es-
cape, exclaimed Mr.. Clay, In a heated
portion of his speech.
Further on, taking UP other portions
of the Bristow report. he declared that
If the Bristow report be true, Heath.
in his office. originated all this fraud
from beginning TO end
Mr.. Clay took up the connection Of ex-
Representative briggs with certain of
the frauds and quoted in detail from
the report, making caustic remarks as
he proceeded.
am incapable he said, "of doing
Mr.. Heath an injustice in this matter.
But If he is slandered by the Bristow
report he can find recourse to clear his
name"
Heath Hard to Find.
Reading from a letter of George w.
Beavers, which spoke OF Heath as being
very busy row on national matters
and hard TO locate Mr.. Clay added.
And he seems very hard to locate
now
Mr.. Carmack said he thought it strange
If the only investigation which could he
had into the Govrnment departments
was to be by the departments them
The Washington times., 1904-01-06
COMMISSIONERS ACT
ON JOINT RESOLUTION
All Local PlayhOuses to Be
Carefully Examined.
WILL MAKE PERSONAL VISITS
Fire Department Officials and Building
Inspector to Assist in
Investigation.

The District Commissioners received a
copy Of the joint resolution today, pass
ed yesterday by Congress upon motion
Of Senator Hale. calling for an inspec-
tion and investigation into the condition
Of all local theaters
In response thereto the Commissi ion-
ers will Immediately institute a personal
investigation. IN which they viii be ac-
companied By the officers of the Fire
Department and Building Inspectors
Office, who are charged with the en-
forcement OF the regulations A report
VIII be made TO Congress as soon as
the investigation can be completed.
No Cause for Alarm.
The Commissioners desire it said that
the work of making all local play
houses thoroughly fireproof was begun
two years ago, and that conditions now
are not such as should alarm anyone.
The only violations are in some techni-
cal detail. they say. and these will be
remedied forthwith
o. G. Staples, owner of the theater
building leased by p. B. Chase. and
Samuel Gassenheimer, proprietor Of the
Lawrence Hotel, were before the Dis
trict Commissioners this morning in re-
gard TO the complaints Of nonconforu1-
ance to freproofng regulations which
have been made against their respective
properties. Both landlords informed the
Commissioners that everything was be-
ing done to put the places in full com
pliance with the law.
Mr. Staples assured the board that
Chase's win be in perfect order within
week. The other two houses are hslr-
rying things along, and the Commits
sioners believe every one of the reguIa-
uons will be complied with before the
time limit Of thirty days expires
The Columbia Doorway.
The proprietors Of the Columbia
Theater appeared before the District
Commissioners. and expressed a desire
TO conform in the most technical de-
gree with the building regulations. They
advised the Commissioners that they
had not violated the law. but that II
the Commissioners requested that the
door be closed they would close it. not
withstanding the fact that they be-
Heved themselves legally entitled 10
maintain 1t in its present condition.
AS stated in The Times yesterday this
doorway is only a technical violation Of
the law. and it in no way endangers
life, limb. or property. In discussing
the matter with the proprietOrs Of the
Columbia. the Commissioners stated |
they would insist upon fair and in
discriminate enforcement of all regula- !
tons.
II the regulations are not needed. ami
a certificate to that effect Hs made out
by the Building Inspector. they viii no /
repealed. but no particular regulation
will be waived for the benefit of a par
ticular institution