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Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11
SHE OWNS A WHOLE TOW

SHE OWNS A WHOLE TOWN.
How MRS. Blackwell Came Into pos.
session of the City of David.
Not long ago the Cherokees down in In.
dian territory begun a suit against some
pAfeface trespassers and the result has
been that Mrs. Rosa Blackwell has been de-
clared owner Of thriving city on the st.
Louis & San Francisco road. This makes
another step in an interesting set Of circum-
stances. and was the only way of avertins
armed conflict and much bloodshed. Three
years ago the town of David was laid out
by surveyors from Wichita. At that time
Colonel Andrew Jackson Blackwell, whose
wits has some Cherokee blood in her veins,
had about 1000 acres under fence. Cherokee
law does not permit individual ownership of
land. all of which belongs to the community.
Any citisen may cultivate as much as he can
rent or fence. and when the surveyors ar
rived Colonel Blackwell saw a chance to
make money by having the town located on
the land he had fenced. This he succeeded
In doing, after which he and his wife toured
Kansas and Oklahoma, inducing people to 60
there and settle. Lots we're sold to them for
Is each. Before long he had several hun
dred people there The Indians did not Of
fer any objection to the arrival Of all these
strangers, but the incursion did not please
them any too we'll.
One night after a number Of houses had
been built the settlers were alarmed to hear
war whoops In the nearby timber. Mrs.
Blackwell suspected that the Cherokees
were coming to drive the whites away per.
haps 10 slaughter them. She hurried out to
meet the angry redskins, and after much
parley induced them to forego for a time
their bloody purpose. The Indians retired
for time. but finally said they were not to
be stopped and that the trespassers must
leave at once. This was impossible, of
course. and Colonel Blackwell offered to suf-
fer II any crime had been committed. He
was reminded that death was the penalty
for selling land to the whites az he had done.
Tho colonel was taken to Claremore, where
council Of Indians condemned him to be
shot. His wife managed to set him at lib.
erty. and he is now a fugitive from Indian
territory. Meantime more settlers located
at David. until about 1000 whites were liv-
ing there. Then the Indians brought suit
for trespass against them, intrusion on such
lands being q violation Of both federal and
Indian law. Judge Springer declared
against the whites and threatened to confis.
cate their property. They at once had II
transferred into Mrs. Blackwell's name. the
Cherokees agreeing to this. as she had In
dian blood in her veins. She now has the
rightful ownership to everything In the city
Of David. q thriving town of over 1000 in
habitants, with every regulation of a. city
She appreciates the kindness of the whites
In the past, however, and no rent is charged,
and everything moves on as before.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11
Feminine Personals.

American women in Paris have subscribed
to present Paris with an equestrian statue
of Washington by Mr.. French. II will prob
ably be erected In the the Place d'Iena.
Miss Esther N. Montague Of Fredericks-
burg is the FIRST woman to be licensed az
pharmacist in Virginia. She was one Of
nine, out Of class Of thirty-fou who
passed the examination.
Miss Laura Cannon, daughter Of Attor-
ney Michael Cannon Of Wilkesbarre. Pa.
has been admitted to the bar Of Luzerne
county, where she Is the third woman law
yer to be thus honored.
A movement has been started in Georgia
to establish an industrial and educational
school as a memorial to Miss Winnie Davis.
This movement is set on foot by the Daugh-
ters of the Confederaoy.
Mrs. Gertrude Laity OF 563 South Frank
lin street, Wilkesbarre. Pa, Is the owner
Of a clock which may have been the orig
lnal grandfather's clock. for Miss Laity 10
able to account for its existence for over $50
years
Among the papers Of President McK,a.
ley's mother was found the other day .
copy OF her answer to letter which asked
''how she brought up her children" II had
six OF them" was her answer. land had
my own work to do. but I simply did the
best ! could"
Miss Sara Il. Cushman OF Newtonville.
Mass. - q specialist In genealogical and
antiquarian research. who will look UP ones
ancestors and patiently examine tho musty
archives Of town. church. county and state
to discover when ones great grandfather
came to this country and what his later
history was. all for q modest compensa.
tton. ..
Miss Ethel Mary Charles. said to be Eng
lands hrst woman architect, has Just COM
pleted her time in an architects once In
London and will be admitted a. an associ-
ate OF the Royal Institute Of British Archi-
hta haa
prizes for designs and intends to open an
once In q good business locality. The archi-
tect's profession Is held by the London pa.
pers to be peculiarly adapted to the talents
Of women.
Hu-can. Perhaps you can-why don't you
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11

emtl oidery. II has been used upon the
fronts Of some very elegant gowns designed
for New Years day. but principally upon
the fronts Of ball and opera wraps.
A pretty effect ds gained by using lace
beading--the kind which rounds out and In
like a string Of beads-between narrow
bands Of silk for the collar and cuffs on a
silk waist and between groups Of tucks for
the yoke or waist.
Many Of the dainty sleeves OF evening
toilets are so short that they look like min
conceits are created with a tiny pun q
satin, a scrap of rich lace. a long SENDER
spray Of shaded roses and foliage, q droop-
ing and standing cluster OF satin bows and
often there are mere shoulder straps covered
with costly jeweled passementerte. glittering
with fringes Of the same. that fall over che
top of the arm.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11

people. Halve recipe for smaller number.
Five or six Of these puddings should be
made at one time, 40 they will keep for many
weeks and are suitable for festive occasions
until March.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11

QUEEN vICTORIA's PUDDINGs.
, They Are the Traditions Of the Reign.
ing Family.
These carefully guarded recipes that are
conscientiously followed by chefs in palace
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11

Hu-can. Perhaps you can-why doa't ysv
tryf --l----
Omaha daily bee., 1898-12-11

- piIos are for
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
THE OLIVETTE ARRIVES.
Stops at Fort Monroe En- Route to Montauk
Point With Two Hundred Sick
Soldiers From Santiago.

Newport News, Va, Aug. 20.-The
hospital ship Olivette, from Santiago,
with 200 sick soldiers on board, arrived
In Hampton Roads at o'clock yester-
day afternoon.
DR.. Pettus, surgeon In charge OF the
Marine hospital service at Fort Mon
roe, Immediately boarded her and pro-
ceeded to ascertain the condition Of the
sick. The examination made by tho
doctor was satisfactory, for when he
came ashore he spoke In high praise Of
the ship and her officers. The vessel
was In excellent condition In every de-
partment. he said, She Is in charge OF
Major A. II. Appel, surgeon u. S, A,
It was not expected that the Olivette
would put any of her sick ashore at
Old Point She had orders before leav-
ing Santiago TO call at Fort Monroe
for orders Fever and dysentery are
the prevailing ailments on board, and
on the voyage up the coast five men
died and were buried at sea. Major
Appel was very anxious to bring north
for interment the body of Major Con-
rad, who expired shortly after the ship
sailed, but he found II impossible to do
so, and the remains were deposited
with military honors i'm the sea.
The OllVette sailed for New York last
night at 9 o'clock. The patients on the
vessel will be landed at Montauk
Point.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

Mrs. Kate Jones died at her home in Potts
willie last evening, aged "a years. She was a
native of Orwigsburg but for many years has
conducted a boarding house at Pottsvillc
She is survived by four children.
Mrs. Robert Potter, Jr., oldest daughter OF
Frank Knttle, of Port Carbon, died at
Casper, Wyoming, from blood poisoning
She is survived by her husband and four
children. Interment will be made at Douglass
Wyoming
William NJ. Markle, proprietor of the
Central Hotel at Shamokin, died Thursday
night from dropsy, aged al years. The de-
ceased was well known, and was the oldest
son of Martin Markle, the retired brewer.
The funeral takes place Monday morning, at
10 o'clock.
Mrs. Michael Kelly died at her home in
Ashland yesterday, due to old age. She was
widow, and the mother of Mrs. George
Kreisher.
The funeral of Mrs. G &c Wyatt, one of
Germantowns most estimable residents, took
place this morning, interment being made at
St. Iguatus cemetery, Centralia.
Miss Mary A. Lavelle, Of Byrnesville, neal
Ashland, died yesterday of consumption
She taught school in COnyngham township.
The funeral of Daniel Staufler, of Ring.
town, ex-postmaster and Justice of the
Peace, took place from his late residence al
10 o'clock this morning 1t was largely at
tended. Services were held in the Lutheran
church. After services the remains werC
laid at rest in the cemetery adjoining tn,
church.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
AT CAMP THOMAS.
The Work of Preparing the First Corps
For Removal Has Assumed
Definite Shape.

Chickamauga Park, Ga. Aug. 90
The work Of preparing the Second and
Third divisions Of the First corps for
their removal from Camp Thomas to
Knoxville and Lexington, respectively
assumed definite shape yesterday
Orders were sent to the various reEi-
ments directing that they Immediately
get the sick in their hospitals ready
to be taken to the Stcrnberg reserve
hospital. The work of removing was
begun yesterday afternoon. Numerous
furloughs have been granted for con-
valescents, and the divisions going
away will today be without sick men.
The Philadelphia hospital train, sent
to Camp Thomas by the city council,
reached the park yesterday and left
in the evening, bearing away about a
hundred sick soldiers from the three
Pennsylvania regiments.
The First Vermont regiment left yes
terday for Vermont in six sections Of
ten cars each. The Ffty-second Iowa
was yesterday afternoon ordered to
Des Moines, and will leave not later
than the first of next week. The First
Illinois cavalry yesterday received
orders to proceed to Springfield at as
early a period as possible. They will
get away next week.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

HEROES.
Bringing Home Sick and Wounded
Soldiers From Porto Rico.
PBNNsYLvANIANs AMONG THEM.
The Hospital ship RELIEF Arrives I'm
New York Habor with over TWO
Hundred Suffering Warriors, who

New York Habor with over TWO
Hundred Suffering warriors, who
WIN BE Taken to New York Hospitals
New York, Aug. 20.-The United
States hospital ship Relief from Porto
Rico with sick and wounded soldiers,
arrived at quarantine yesterday. The
Relief left Ponce on the 14th and Maya
guez on the 18th inst. She carried 24s
sick and wounded soldiers from Cen
eral Miles army. Ten deaths from
typhoid fever occurred on the voyage.
Nine Of the victims were buried at sea.
The body of Major Lawrence Smith, of
Philadelphia, surgeon United States
volunteers, who died at sea Aug. Is,
was enclosed in metallic coffin and
brought here. Four deaths from ty-
phold fever occurred on the Relief
while she was lying in Ponce harbor.
The bodies of these four were taken
ashore and buried. They were Philip
Koph corporal, sixteenth Pennsylva-
mia; Marion Sullivan, private, Troop A,
Fifth United States cavalry; Theodore
Bronson, private, Company A, Second
Wisconsin, and Charles A. Currier pri-
vate, United States hospital corps.
Among those buried at sea was John l..
Barney, private, Company A, Sixteenth
Pennsylvania.
The total number of cases Of typhoid
fever on the Relief, including those who
have died, was 167, and the number
aboard of her when she arrived yester-
day was 1853. The Relief also brought
20 wounded men, including three Of
flcers, the most of whom were shot in
the battle near Mayaguez on Aug. TO-.
Among those suffering from various
kinds of fever are the following from
the Fourth Pennsylvania volunteers
Major Morris F. Cawley surgeon; Pri-
Yates Walter Il. Wise, Louis Arm
strong, William r. Shell and William
F. Chesterfield. The Sixteenth Penn
sylvania is represented by the follow
ing stricken ones: Privates Henry II.
Rice, Talbot r. Dale, John McKeon,
William d. Grant, Crawford Burton,
Oleid Frank, Theo II. Lubald, Arthur
w. Bartholomus and George NJ. Whit
lock; Sergeant Reuben Bulmen. City
Troop, Philadelphia, Benjamin IL.
Brook.
All the patients will be transferred
to New York and Brooklyn hospitals as
soon as arrangements can be made to
receive them.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Church Notices.

In the absence of Rev. Robert O'Boyle,
who is enjoying his vacation, the pulpit of
the Trinity Reformed church will be occupied
tomorrow evening by Rev. George w.
Stivetts He was a former pastor of the con-
gregatiOn, having been succeeded by the pres
ent pastor in charge.
Services in the Welsh Congregational
church tomorrow, preaching by Rev. Daniel
T. Morgan, of Hoberlein College, Ohio, in
the Welsh language in the morning and
English in the evening. Sunday school at ?
o'clock. Rev Morgan is an eloquent pulpit
orator, and no doubt will command a large
audience tomorrow.
p. NJ. church, Rev. James Moore, pastor.
Preaching at lO:3O subject, "Prophecies and
Types Of the old Testament fulfilled in the
new Testament" Evening subject at $50,
"A work for every man" Sunday school at
2 p. N. Everybody kindly invited
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
AT CAMP WiK0fF.
Landing the Heroes of Santiago on Long
Island-No Yellow Fever Patients
Among the Troops.

New York, Aug 20-General Joseph
Wheeler yesterday formally assumed
command of Camp Wikoff, at Montauk
Point. The health inspector of the
camp boarded yesterday the transports
Mobile and Comanche, which arrived
in Fort Pond bay Thursday night. The
Mobile has on board the detachment of
the Second regiment volunteers OF
Massachusetts and the Twenty-secOnd
regiment of the regular army. These
men were landed and sent to the de-
tention camp.
The Mobile brought 1000 troops In
all, of whom 300 are reported on the
sick list. Ten deaths occurred on the
voyage from dysentery and typhoid.
Sergeant Alfred JudsOn and Fred
Gaslin, of Troop II, of the Rough Rid
ers, died In camp Thursday from con-
vulsions. Their bodies were taken t.
New York yesterday by a detail in
charge of Lieutenant Dame, of Troop
+. Sergeant Judson was a resident of
New York.
All of the sick soldiers aboard the
Mobile, the Seneca and the Comanche
were landed yesterday at Montauk. The
unaffected soldiers Will be landed to-
day DR.. Booth, the yellow fever ex-
pert, after a careful examination, said
that there were no cases Of yellow
fever aboard any of the transports.
Several of the men were found to be
suffering from malarial fever.
When General Shafter arrives at
Montauk Point next week he will re-
lieve General Wheeler.
General Young, who was originally
In command of the camp, relinqulshed
the command to General Wheeler as
his superior In rank and General
Wheeler will follow the same course
upon the arrival Of General Shafter
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
THE DATES FIXED.
The Republican County Convention viii
be Held September 12.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Pottsville Aug. 2O.-In accordance with a
call issued by County Chairman Shay, the
members of the Republican county execu-
tive committee met here this morning for the
purpose of fixing the dates for holding the
county and district conventions and transact
ing other business that may require atten.
ton.
There was large attendance, and Chair
man Shay lost no time in disposing of the
business in hand. Shenandoah was repre-.
sented by r. r. Williams, holding the proxy
of Evan Anstock. The first business under
consideration was to select a date for the
county convention. The members of the
committee freely expressed their views, and
they were unanimous in the selection of the
following dates and places for the respective
conventions
County convention-In Union hail. Potts
Vile, on Monday September 12th. 1898, at 10
a. m.
First Legislative district-In AmOry hall,
Mahanoy City,on Thursday September 18th,
at 10 a III.
iottuuu IcBlSldllNG ulnNIlCI-lu lHb dldCt
theatre Girardville, on Friday, September
10th, at 10 a. m.
Third Legislative district-At Tamaqua
on Saturday, September 18th, at 10 a. m.
Fourth Legislative district - In Union
hall, Pottsville, on Tuesday, September 18th
at 10 a. IN.
Thirteenth Senatorial district-In Robbins
opera house, Shenandoah, on Wednesday
September 14th, at 10 IL. IN.
The chairman was empowered to change
the polling places whenever it may b,
deemed necessary, and also to appoint the
election officers to conduct the primary elec
tions.
The meeting of the committee was mark ed
for its harmonious proceedings, and the
chairman commended for his wise judgment
in avoiding long campaign. Those present
spoke very favorably of the outlook for he,
publican success this fall.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

The following are among those draw tC
serve as jurors during the first week of civi
court, commencing Monday, September 10
John Denehan, agent. Ashland.
George NJ. Daniels, merchant, Mahanoy
City.
Joseph j. Coughlin, clerk, Shenandoah.
Milton Master, stOnecutter, Shenandoah.
Flor. Maha y Jr., laborer, Gilberton.
Adam Mengle, merchant, Mahanoy City.
Josiah Walker, miner, Mahanoy twp.
F. Il. Dreher, merchant, Gordon.
Chas. Constantine, fireman, Gordon.
Edward Pedlow, clerk, Ashland.
Mahlon Alebach, jeweler, Shenandoah.
Chas. Bensnger, gentleman, MahanOy City
John J. Casey student Ashland.
George w. Johnson. laborer, GilbertOn.
Isacher Everett, painter, Union.
Frank Horn, driver, Ashland.
Benjamin Camp, teamster, Ashland
Daniel Kreiger farmer, Union.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Four Days Next Week.

The p. & r. c. & |. Co. collieries in this
district will work four tbree-quarter days
next week-Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday. This increased working time
will be favorably received by the employees of
the company The VIM. Penn Coal Company
will work five three-quarter days, starting
with Monday. The Packer collieres of the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company will resume
operations on Tuesday, but the number of
days have not been officially announced.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

The young friends of Miss Zola, daughter
of Mr., and Mrs, Harry X, Shepp, assembled
at the family residence on North Main street
last evening, and had a most enjoyable time.
They were highly entertained by the young
hostess. Those present were Ida Dusto,
Vashti Wasley, Francis Klein, Emma BELLS,
John and Earl Kister, Frazier Rogers.
Eddie Book, Emory Straughn, David Author
all of town, Maugerite Stang and Monroe
Reese, of Ashland Games were indu lged in
and refreshments served in abundance
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

A surprise party was given to Miss Mamie
Amour, of Shenandoah, on the home of
Mr.. and Mrs John Carroll at Orange street,
last evening, by number of Shenandoah
girls. A most delightful evening was spent
by all. About II 30 fine refreshments were
served and at the wee sma hours all re.
turned to their homes wishing Miss Amour
many returns of the day Northumberland
correspondent to Sunbury Daily.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Buy your pocket books and purses, from SC
to $500 at f. j. Portz's If


The state camp of the P. o. s. of A. will
meet at York next week and the representa-
tives from this town will leave on Monday.
Camp ll2 will be represented by George
Hafner, John Reese and Edward Doherty
Camp 1888, William Powell and Edward
Danks; Camp 2O6, John II. Danks and
Henry Smith
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Pension Papers Need NO stamp

Washington, Aug. 20.-Commissioner
of Pensions II. Clay Evans said today
that numerous pensioners are going to
expense I'm anixlng internal
revenue stamps to pension papers. This
is particularly the case in regard to
pension vouchers, which are found to
lie stamped oftener than other papers.
He wishes 1t to be known that the law
does not require stamps to be placed
upon any pension papers.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
To Atlantic City.

The last 10 day excursion to Atlantic City
leaves by the Reading Railway ON Thursday
next 25th inst. The Readings double track
line TO the shore is the favorite and has
been kept hot this summer by those speed
ing to the sea shore. The trains will leave
at the usual hours 0.54 Il. m. and l2 27 p. m.
Fare $3.50.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
The Almshouse Gases.

Justice TOomey last night received the
bail pieces in the cases of Gordon Reed and
Isaac Huy, who are charged by John j.
Ioole with bribery in connection with aims
house appointments. Lin Bowman, Esq,
the schuylkill Haven lawyer who is sim
iarly charged by Toole, has not been ar
rested, as he is out Of the county at present
enjoying Il vacation
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Tho "X" Program,

The following program will be rendered at
the meeting of the "Y'' this evening Sing
ing, "Y' scripture reading, Dora Richards;
solo, Dr. d, John Price; recitation, Emma
Llewellyni reading, Miss Roxbyi news of a
week, George James; address, Rev. Moore;
critic Alfred Mllichap.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Killed bY ExpiodIng Mine tins.

WilkesbaITe, Pa, Aug. 20.-John
Broiskni, laborer, was killed and his
miner, Alexander Similar, fatally in
jured by an explosion Of gas in Max
well mine of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal company at Ashley, yester-
day afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

W. ]. Orme and Harry Frantz, son and som
in-law respectively of the late Hon. Seth
Orme, of st. Clair, have secured an honorable
discharge from the army. They will con-
tlnue the shoe business formerly conducted
by Mr.. Orme up to the time of his death.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

Via Pennsylvania Railroad Company's Della
ware River Bridge Route, Sunday next
August 2lst Special train will leave Shen-
andoah at 4:96 a. m. Returning leave Allan
tic City 700 p. N. same day, Round trip
rate 22s5.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Statement by the High Constable.

High Constable Devers requests the HERALD
to state that he is in no way implicated in
the charges made before Council TO the effect
that a party paid Sl.OO and S1.OO worth of
beer for dog. If such a thing occurred he
knows nothing about IT,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
The Contest Court.

Governor Hastings has appointed Judge
Grant Herring, of Bloomsbury member of
the Judicial Court now conducting the Lyon
Dunn contest. vice Judge lkeler, deceased
The court will not meet again until the 3Oth
inst, when important and final decisions will
be rendered
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20
Much Needed Work.

Several men haYe been put to work clean
ing out the basement of the borough build
ing. Through back drainage and Other
nuisances the place had been source ot
complaint for some time.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

The following is a list of letters remaining
uncalled for at the local post office Mrs
Violetta Grehs, Miss Lottie Hamilton, Miss
Lizzie Hamilton, Miss Margaret Snyder, R.
J. Pierce, c. IL. Potter, Lewis Kleckner, f.
T. johnson, Edgar X. Bussey, (2), A. H.
Dawson and Chas. Flech.
ID. w. BEDEA, p. NJ.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-20

From Charles K. Mertz and wife to Emily
Louisa Brenner, premises in Port Carbon /;
from Samuel S. Ernst and wife to Mary j.
Snyder, premises in Hubley township from
Jacob Wsllaur, Jr,, to Herman Bastke,
nremises in Ashland.