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New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
SHE SOLD HER HUSBAND.
WIFE NUMBER TWO PAID 5000 TO NUMBER
ONE

THEN THE MAN WENT BACK TO HIS FIRST LOVE
AND THE SECOND IS NOW TRYING TO
RECOVER HER MONEY
Bernardo La Rosa. junk-dealer. doing busi-
ness at No SO Ellery-et.. and Gesualdo Rago ap-
peared in the Lee Avenue Police Court yester-
day on 4 summons obtained by Marie Roco who
charged them with obtaining 5000 under false
pretences. Marie Roco lives in the Italian coll
ony. in North Second-st and is La Rosa's second
wife. while Gesuado Rago is wife No. 1. Both
women are over fifty years old, and La Rosa is
fifty-three years old. According 10 an Inter-
prefer, La Rosa married Gesualdo Rago In his
native land when both young. Four years
ago La Rosa sailed for America promising to
send for his wife as as he had earned
money enough. a correspondence was kept up
for the first year. when ii ceased. Mrs. La Rosa
determined TO learn the reason, and saved her
earnings to come TO America to find her husband
1t took two years savings to pay her passage
She knew her husband had settled In the Eastern
District and when she reached America she
found out that her husband was married to an
other woman She threatened to have him ar
rested for bgamy, when wife No. = offered TO
buy her husband After consultation price
was set at $500. The amount was considered
rather high by wife No. 2. and an agreement or
5000 was finally agreed upon. The money was
to be paid In instalments. The first 800 was
paid down and the second hundred was paid in
December last. Before the third hundred wac
paid La Rosa and wife No. quarrelled, and he
went to live with wife No after reconcilia-
tion. 1t was then that wife No. demanded the
return of her 5000. and falling to get It, appealed
to the police court.
La Rosa. In court said he believed his iirst
wife dead when he married the second MIS-
La Rosa No. said she had consented to the pur-
chase Of her husband by wife No. 2. because
she loved him and didn't want to mar HIS happi-
ness. The case was adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT.
THE MONTHLY MEETING OF THE CHIRo
PEAN CLUB.
REPORTS FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEES Rp.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MADE.

CEIvED--APPOINTMENTS MADE
The monthly meeting Of the Chiropean Club. Of
which Mrs A. G. Brown is president. was held yes
terday morning in the Knapp mansion. Bedford-ave.
and Ross-st. Mrs. Sara Knowles. chairman OF the,
Executive Committee offered several practical sug-
gestions from that body for the welfare of the club
which accepted. The report Of the club hostesA
Mrs Henry Hasler and of the Standing COMMITTEES
followed. Mrs r. " n. De Nyse represented the
Committee on Philanthropy; Mrs. John W. Hesse.
music and drama; Miss l.. V. Roake, literature and
art; Mrs. I.aighton, the Committee on Education:
DR.. Katherine Benneth. municipal reforms; Mrs. A.
T. Black, the rearing of children.
Mrs Henry " Meeker was appointed chairman OF,
the latter committee in place Of Mrs Charles d. 5:
Perry who resigned. Mrs. William Gregory ana
Mrs l.. NJ. Knowles were appointed custodians for
the next social meeting. Miss Burgess was made
assistant treasurer. and Mrs. Francis w. Young was
elected delegate with the president to the summer
meeting of the New-York State Federation OF
Womens Clubs apd Societies. in July, at Saratoga.
Announcement of series of three lectures on Par
liamentary Drill under the leadership Of Mrs. Ben
jamin, was made. the lectures to be given at the
home of Mrs. J. A. Mollenhauer. on May 2 u
and 25.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
TROUBLE OVER THE HOLLYWOOD.
THE HOTEL AT BATH BEACH THE SUBJECT OF A
SUIT BETWEEN OWNER AND MANAGER.

SUIT BETWEEN OWNER AND MANAGER.
There is trouble in Bath Beach over an attempt on
tho part OF Gage Tarbell OF the Hotel Holly
wood to dspossess his manager and tenant. Francis
Kelly Manager Kelly and his wife ran the house
last year. and Mr.. Kelly now asserts that there was
a distinct understanding that they should not be
disturbed during the coming season. He also says
that his wife duped into signing lease that
was not lease but release. and on the strength Of
II he made many repairs and also contracted for
chef and other help for the coming season. May 2.
without any warning. Mr.. Tarbell served dis
possess on the ground that the lease expired the day
before. Last Monday was the day set for the trial.
and according to the statement made by Mr.. Kelly
yesterday Judge Cowenhoven declared the de-
fauted, because he and his wife arrived
eleven minutes late. Fortunately for Mr.. Kelly his
lawyers prevailed upon Judge Cowenhoven to listen
to arguments to-day why the verdict should not be
set aside.
Mr.. Tarbe Is one OF the vice presidents Of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society," and Mr.. Kelly
was formerly cashier Of the bond and mortgage de-
partment.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
A DRUNKEN MOTHERS CRUELTY.
HER LITTLE DAUGHTER KEPT WITHOUT FOOD OR
DRINK FOR DAYS.

DRINK FOR DAYS.
Superintendent Wilkins. Of the Children's Society,
has discovered case of cruelty believed to be more
severe than any reported in Brooklyn in long
time Yesterday morning OF the officers OF the
society brought Mrs Kate Mccarthy. Of No. Ga
Columbia-st.. to the But;er-st Court. and charged
her with starving her seven-year-od daughter. The
cries Of the little had kept the neighbors awake
for several nights, and finally anonymous letter
sent 10 the society and an investigation or
dered at The officer found the girl lying upon
a bundle of rags. The mother drunk and the
little had not taken any food for several days
The girl was removed to st. Peters Hospital,
where It is feared she vii die The mother Is thirty
five years old and II Is alleged has abused the child
for months The neghbors say that Mrs. Mccarthy
knew of the girls illness. but adhered to her love
for liquor She will be tried on Monday. IT Is al
legged that the child deprived OF drink for two
days the mother refusing 10 give her water
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
cEORGE C. MIN IN COURT AGAIN.

Tho ,roubles between George C. Min. the actor
ana p II. Flynn we're again brought up In court
yesterday morning in ar action brought In Judge
Nsu's court by Gertrude Kingsley and Abertne
ns..,n two extras" to recover salary due them
.nuo n,avIng with the tragedlan. j. c. Church rep
resented Mr. Flynn. and Edwin A. Pratt New
10" - au,yer anpeared for Mr. Min. The entire
ioIh al ve erday by the two young women
made fdT by Ss h oa. faha to against
tnat rThn -. Taiied Judge Neu dismissed the cases.
hnr. Mn are other claims against Min OF similar
mi
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
CHARGES HER HUSBAND WITH ABANDON.
MENT

Frederick SoAeld. young baker. living with his
parents at No. 1S5 Skiman-ave., was charged by
his wife, Ida with abandonment in the Lee Avenue
Police Court yesterday. Mrs. Sofed is nineteen
years old and Is at present living with friends at
No 80 Marcy-ave. They married year ago.
but did not live together happily. A month ago.
after quarrel. Soeld started to pack up his house
hold effects TO return to his parents They were
then living at No 1874 Lormer-st. When Mrs Soheld
learned the intentions OF her husband she followed
him to his parents home, where she was installed
for a week In that time, she says. she never saw
fast and even then he refused to recognize her.
Things were made so unhappy for her by her hus-
bands relatives that she says she sought a nome
with friends. Justice Goetting reserved his decision:
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
TO IyDORSE MAJOR M'KINLEY.

The Republican Union OF the Thrty-second Ward
uI boId n snecial meeting this evening In the club
house at No 29O Dean-st The object OF the meet
ing is to oct upon a resolution indorsng william
Mckinley for President. The members OF the ciuo
ovhn,minplv far Mckinley and II is not
axnected that there will be any opposition 10 tne
edpntion of tie resolutions. Ernest jain Is the
president Of the Union. and James -. Cra"ioru 10
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
A PLAY FOR WAR VETERANS.

The Empire Theatre. in South SIxth-st will BE-
in the possession OF Mansfield Post No. SS g. A. r..
next week. when "The German Volunteer will be
produced for the benefit OF the posts relief fund and
to assist in Decoration Day observances The play
will be given night in the week On the open
ing night General S. Catlin will occupy one Of the
boxes and is expected to make a short address ta
the old veterans. The Columbian Guard, composed s1
OF the daughters of the members OF the post. Will
give several tabeaus. while three military companies
will assist in the battle scenes In the pay; !ns
the members are working actively to make each
performance a financial success.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
CHARGED WITH TRYING TO ROB A CHILL

Justice Goetting. in the Lee Avenue Police Court
yesterday held Anton Kinader. twenty-nine years
old for trial on charge Of attempted highway ROD
berry, Kinader met Mary Coughln, tweive years
old of No 25i South First-st., at Grand ana nave-
never ste. on Wednesday night, and, II Is aiieSeos
tried to steal 81 bill from her hanq Inc eng az
Redford-aye. station who arrested Kinader after
lively chase He refused to say where he lived.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
THE REV. MELvEEN RECOMMENDED.

At a meetny OF the officers Of the New-Englan0
Conversational Church, In South Nlnth-st on
Wednesday night. 1t was decided to recommend the
Rev. w. L. McElveen to the people OF the churcn
as a candidate for the pastorate. The church So
ciety will meet on Thursday night next and 1t 10
oficers una nimously The church has been without
pastor since Christmas when the Rev ~, Dr pats AeH
ConeregationaI Church of Worcester. Mass Many
men have preached before the congregation since
that time THE Rev. Mr. McElveen occupied the
nulpit on Sunday evening last and at once charmed
those present with his eloquence 1t s beeved tnat
Elveen is at present pastor Of Congregational
church In Morrlsania.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
JUDGING HORSES IN HARNESS

outing. But am IN position to know that lots
and lots Of them do little more than carry their
wages home. There are so many in the family and
little money comes In. that II takes every cent
TO keep the pot boiling These girls make 50 many
sacrifices they do 1t from the time they are born
almost They used to II. and they actually do
not even suspect that they are unselfsh. But for
all this. why should they not need rest and
breath OF the country air once In while?"
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
FATHER MALoNEs BIRTHDAY.

The seventy-hfth birthday OF the Rev. sylvester
Malone rector OF sts Peter and Paurs Cnurcn' WIZ
ha cs,ehratsd this afternoon with an entertainment
by the pupils Of the parochal schools attached to
the church The entertainment will be given IN the
Amphion Theatre at o'clock The programme in-
Guides drills and singing by the puplis anu aofessSs
by several well-known clergymen
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
coURTEsY BETWEEN RIVALS.

u..a Company. yesterday accorded to President
yonnson. of the Nassau system. the privilege OF
nacine six feed wires In Park-avs,, between Van.
SSerbilt and Washington ayes THESE WIN convey
New-York tribune., 1896-05-08
1ApuAy DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.

John G. Lapman. the engineer who was frsn1uny
mangled while at work In the engine-room at Fe's'
man's Pavilion on Coney Island. Wednesday atter'
noon. died n the Kings County HosRltal yesseroAy'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13

THE Creek chief recommends in
his message that immediate steps
be taken to secure a census of the
nation. He says: THAT this
should be done is no less desired
by the United States government
than by the said tribes. Had
this been done years ago its accom-
plishment would not be so difficult
at this time, many thousands of
dollars of our public funds would
not have been so expended upon
fraudulent claimants and our ma
ton would not now be forced to
the necessity of incurring this ex-
ira amount of labor and expense,
which delay has made unavoida-
BILE. Difficulty and expense will
not lessen by further delay" He
says the usual method of taking
the census by towns (voting pre-
cincts) has been satisfactory except
in the colored towns, and while
not wishing to discriminate against
any class, correct census is de-
manded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13

States commission. | have been re
quested that all papers of appli-
cants for Cherokee citizenship, con-
sisting of petitions, affidavits,
depositions and other evidence,
submitted 10 the national council or
any commission on citizenship be
returned to the claimants when
called for. Perhaps a greater num-
Der of these claims have already
been acted upon, but it seems that
old cases are to be renewed, and
for this purpose the papers will be
needed.
Not having any authority, ex-
pressed or implied, to surrender
these cases on any account what
ever, | respectfully recommend
that you specify by act how and in
what manner they shall be. 1t will
be necessary in complying with the
request of the commission that the
nation remain in possession of suf-
ficient proof how and upon what
adverse DEGREES have been based.
We have arrived at a point in
our national history never hereto
fore attained. 1t is indeed a mel
ancholy ref sct;on to find ourselves
at last so near TO what seems TO be
the inevitable conclusion of un-
known centuries of national exist
ence. The future, for want of
in the management of
affairs save by ourselves, promises
nothing cheerful or encouraging,
only a struggle to accommodate
ourselves to a new order of things
and to become accustomed to new
relations. We are in the midst of
a crisis where it becomes all to act
wisely, deliberately and for the
best interest of our people.
S. II. MAYEs,
PRINCIPAL Chief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13
Miami Notes.

Uncle sam has at last made a contract
for a court house at this place, and the gov
ernment officials are now comfortably To-
Gated i'm their elegant quarters. The new
furniture for same arrived last week.
&C. W. Bigham. the big implement dealer
and grain man of this city. has on hand sew
eral thousand bushels of flax,awaiting trans
portation by the Gulf railway. He also has
about 5000 bushels OF last years crop OF
corn for the same purpose.
Among the late additions to Miami busI-
ness enterprises we note: G. W. Matthews &
Co. liverymen, removed from SLOAN Springs.
Ark; Mr.. Duval, restaurant. from Fairland;
young barber. from Chetopa; a brick COM
pany. removed from Seneca. There is fine
opening here for a roller mill.
Among the late visitors to Miami from
the Cherokee nation We note DR.. Day. W. |.
Thompson. Mr.. Franklin, Featherweight Van
Chandler. and Misses Bobe Beatty and Ethel
Parks, all OF Vinita; Misses Bertha McSpad-
den and Roberts. OF Chelsea; Ars. Breedlove.
of Fairland; Messrs. Walker and Conley. of
Alton.
For many moons the people at large have
had their eyes turned to the Queen City of
the Neosho. to find out when the locomotive
was To make its entrance and learn definite
ly of the great celebration that proposes to
follow. Your correspondent desires to say
through THE CHIEFTAIS that the grade of
the railroad is completed to within the town
site, and the track layers are following. All
trestles and the foundations for the iron
bridge across Tar creek, one mile north Of
town, are complete. The exceedingly hot
weather has caused dely, both men and
teams being overcome by heat daily. Trains
are expected to be running by Sept. l.
The temperature continues to- rise, hav-
ing almost reached the point beyond regis
tion. but despite this fact the matrimonial
business continues good. Among the latest
Clerk W. E Rowsey was called upon to SOL
emnize the rites of matrimony between was
a couple of fullblood Quapaws. out at the
home Of Col. Abrams. Arriving at the place
OF execution Mr.. Rowsey found all the
including Buffalos, Calves,
Redeagles. etc, assembled. The prospective
groom was Frank Buffalo. who had become
suddenly sullen and tied up his mouth with
A handkerchief-he had gotten out Of the no. |
tion. This state of affairs continued for |
some time when. after much cOaxing, the |
young fellow stood up and took the hand of
his fiancee and was bound to her for veal |
~ I'm
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13
WHILE the work of the commits.

WHILE the work of the commits
sion is the most important topic
on all sides, it will be interesting
to read what Gen. Frank Arm
strong. now in Washington, had
to say to reporter:
He says the prospect for an ear
ly and satisfactory conclusion OF
the negotiations with the Indians
for a reorganization of their gov
ernment, through a division of
their lands in severalty, and other
measures, was never more favor
able than now. The Indians, he
says, are beginning to understand
to some extent that it is to their
interest to allow the reformatory
measures to be carried cut, and
many of those who will not con-
cede this realize that congress in
tends to take prompt action il the
commission is not successful in
closing the long-pending matter.
The Indians believe they will fare
better at the hands of the commits
sion than by acts of congress.
With this growing sentiment Gen.
Armstrong expresses the belief
that at the coming sessions of tri-
bal councils some definite steps
will be taken.
Other Indian officials, however,
regard this view as too sanguine.
They say that the Indians cannot
be convinced that a change will
better their condition, and, while |
hoping in the red mems interest |
for an agreement, regard it as
likely that nothing will be done
until congress acts. Meanwhile,
the commissioners are wedding out |
from the mass of applicants for a
share of triba! rights those not en-
titled to them. The courts, how
ever. have superior jurisdiction,
and in many cases appeals proba-
bly, will be taken to them from
adverse rulings of the commission.
All of these cases, doubtless, can
be passed on within a couple of
months, and the report of the COM
mission, if successful in its chief
aim, n aking strong recommenda-
tions for immediate action by con-
gress, will be ready to be submit
ted at the opening session of that
body.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13

The Dawes commission is in re-
ciept of intelligence that Hon.
Green McCurtain was certainly
elected chief at the recent Choctaw
election, having 1905 to 1924 for
Jackson, with the figures from
three counties not received. One
of these went for McCurtain and
the other two, both small, were
carried by Dukes and Jackson.
This is interpreted as declaration
on the part Of the Choctaws in ia
vor of taking some steps towards
allotment as McCurtain's canvass
was on that order. Gov. Mosley,
of the Chickasaws, was met by
Capt. McKennon at Atoka some
DAYS since and an extended con-
ference held. The governor, a
very intelligent man, at it, CON
clusion stated that he inliy under
stood the situation and speaking
both languages would endeavOr TO
have his people understand it.
The commission also has unofficial
information that resolution pass
ed the Creek council this week au
thorizing the chief TO appoint five
persons to confer with them, so,
taking our reports from Tahlequah,
the situation Is most promising
and the commission feel encour-
aged. Citizenship claims are still
being filed but there is hardly to
be expected the overflow at first
feared by the Cherokees.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13
Resolutions of Coincidence.

Whereas. Ii has seemed good To the AL
mighty Dispenser of events of human to re-
move from our midst the loving wife and
companion of our worthy and esteemed
brother, J. W. Skinner, and
Whereas, The intimate relations long eN-
iSting between the members of Ninita Lodge
No. IS |. q. .. +. and Mrs. j. W. Skinner
render il proper that we should place on rec
ord our appreciation of her service in life as
a faithful companion. a devoted and loving
mother; Therefore be IL
Resolved. That we deplore the loss OF Mrs.
J. W. Skinner with deep feeling of regret.
softened only by the confident hope that her
spirit, having fought the good fight here. is
enjoying perfect happiness in a better world.
Resolved, That we tender to the sorrowing
relatives our sincere coincidence and our
earnest sympathy in their afiiiction at tho
loss Of one who was a good citizen. devoted
wife and a loving mother.
Resolved. That copy of the foregoing res
olutions signed by the noble grand and GER
titled by the secretary of our lodge be trans
mitted to the relatives of deceased.
Jos. =. SCOTT,
NJ. KUHN. fCOm.
ii. X. ALLEN. y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13

1t was Phillip of Macedon that
said that no city was invincible
into which an ass laden with gold
could be sent. Some of the many
claimants to citizenship are evi-
IDENTIFY believers in this ancient
maxim, as one of them had the
temerity to say to the chief the
other day that he would pay one
thousand dollars cash, to be placed
upon the roll of citizens of this
nation. The impression has gone
abroad that rights" in the Chero-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1896-08-13
FORT SMITH LETTER.
A Series OF Fires in Fl. Smith-Judge
Parker Slowly Recovering.

Judge Parker still shows very
plainly the signs of his recent ILL
ness. He stays at home most of
the time, coming down town only
once or twice a week to receive
the report of the grand jury. He
is not gaining strength rapidly and
needs rest in cooler atmosphere.
The city has been through an
epidemic of fires. The week
opened with the destruction of
Bartlett's Touring mill and loss
of s25, coo. Wednesday night
there was another s25,00O fire
when E. NJ. Warren's agricultural
impliment store burned and |.
Cohn's dry goods store and
Wright's news stand were dam
aged by smoke and water. Satur-
day afternoon a fire started in
Jailer Berry's stable and before il
was extinguished, two dwellings
and ten barns were destroyed. One
of the dwellings burned was prop
erty OF Mrs. NJ. S. Rutherford, of
Muskogee, and other was occupied
by A j. Kendrick, editor OF News
Record. Jailer Berry's house was
also badly damaged.
The City hotel, for years one of
the leading hotels of the state, is
being torn down, having been de-
clared unsafe. The avenue has
recently lost three of its old land
marks-the Fitzgerald hotel, the
Wolf d Mayes building and now
the city hotel.
w. H. Harvey (Coin) spoke
Monday night at Van Buren, to a
large audience. He spoke on free
silver.
L. :. COURT.
Walter Bechtal, robbing post
office; plea guilty, 2 years.
o. L. Slusher, same; Is mos.
Lem Langley, larceny, same;
2 years
Henry Cliff, larceny; ignored.
Mat Marks, same.
Grant Harris, viol.; plea guilty,
GO days.
Frank Prince. same.
Will Alexander, same.
Dave Bell, viol.; plea guilty, 80
days.
Jesse Hogtoter, same.
Eli Tehee, same.
Ben Birdchopper, same.
Will Grimmett, same.
John Campbell, same.
William Marks, same.