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The Washington times., 1901-12-25
LET-UP ON DIVORCES.
Relief of UnusunI Pressure in Court
Yesterday.

There was not such a rush in the di-
vorce business yesterday as on Monday
hut sufficient. however to keep Assistant
Clerk Return Jonathan Meigs pretty
busy. In all, four petitions for divorce
were flied. one was granted, and one de-
MED.
Notwithstanding that he always treated
his wife, Arelia b. Parker, with loving
care and attention. George S. Parker de-
clares in mis- petition that she deserted
him. She treated him with cruelty and
subjected him TO much abuse, and finally
informed him IN December. 1899. that she
would not live with him any longer. Since
then Mr.. Parker says that his wife has
refused TO allow him 10 visit his children
and he asks the court to grant him the
care and custody OF those of his little
ones who may choose 20 live with him
W. 5. Green is named as counsel for the
petiticnor
Rosa b. McCabe fled suit for divorce
against Harry II. HcCabe on the ground
OF deserjion.. They were married in June
1891. and lived together until December
1892 Tracy L. Jenords is counsel for Mrs
McCabe.
Mrs. Pinkie NJ. Dabney asks for divorce
from John y. Dabney on the ground OF
desertion, and is represented by Attorney
A. G. Bentley.
Mrs. Martha s. Starkes asks for a legal
separation from Thomas VI. Starkes. the
complainant being represented by AttoT-
neys Hughes and Bundy.
Justice Bradley yesterday signed a de-
cree granting George Leslie Cramer di-
vorce from Mary Edna Cramer On the
ground OF desertion, Attorney d. W.
Baker appearing as counsel for the pc
titicner
The petition filed some time ago by
Delaney w. gill against Mary J. Gill was
yesterday dismissed by Justice Bradley
presiding in EquitJ Division No. OF the
District Supreme Court
In disposing OF the case Justice Brad
ley said: THE testimony is perfectly
consistent with separation Of the par
ties by mutual consent, continued by con-
sent, which is emphasized by the voluG
tary appearance Of tie defendant by coun-
sci without service OF process upon her,
and after an order of publication had been
passed, and by the failure 10 cross-ex-
anime witnesses for the petitioner or TO
take any testimony in her own behalf
The proceedings we're dismissed without
prejudice 10 either party.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
PIERCE MILL ROAD BLOCKED.
Reasons stated for Temporary Clos
ing of the street.

Several weeks ago the District Commits
sioners received protest from Richard
E. Pairo agsUst the fencing in Of the
Pierce Mil Road Immediately south OF
certain property in Rosemont Park.
MIR Pairo said that access 10 the prop
erty had been practically shut off by the
action OF the District, and ne asked that
the road might be restored to its former
condition.
W. P. Richards. Assistant Engineer in
the Surface Division. has reported 10 the
Commissioners relative TO the matter that
the closing OF the Pierce Mill Road was
only temporary in connection with the
opening OF Columbus Avenue and the
abandonment Of the bridge over Piney
Branch on the Pierce Mil Road.
Mr. Richards says that the road has now
been opened again. and that some minor
repairs only will be required to put it
in as good condition as before it was
baTricadeG
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
TENANT FOR HOSPITAL SITE.
Superintendent of Parking to Take
the HcitmuIIer House.

The Heitmuller homestead on Bright
wood Avenue, at the corner OF Richmond
Street. is about to be vacated. the prop
erty having been sold to the District last
year as the site OF the proposed municipal
hospital :
Truman Lanham, the Superintendent of
Parking, has made application to the Com
missioners that the buildings be turned
over to the Parking Commission for use
in connection with the municipal nursery
for trees already started on the place.
w. P. Richards, Assistant Engineer OF
the Surface Division, In reporting upon
the matter. says that inasmuch as the
buildings will be likely to remain for sew
eral years. he thinks that tenants should
be secured for them who keep the sur
roundings in good condition. He there
fore recommends that the Superintendent
OF Parking be allowed the use OF this
building until such time as it becomes
necessary to remove 1t.
Mr.. Richards states that this will re-
suit in advantage to the District. as then
Mr.. Lanham can inspect the nursery work
before coming to his off1ce, which he can
not do now. owing to the distance OF the
nursery from his home
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
TORE CLOTHES FROM HER BODY.
Frenzied Woman Arrested While
ENGAGED i'm General Row.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 24.-Bessie Storey,
white woman about thirty-five years old,
literally tore every shred of clothing from
her body while being taken to the Central
police station in the patrol wagon last
night
The woman was in such condition that
before she could be taken from the wagon
to cell Mrs. Fay. the police matron.
had to get blanket from one Of the beds
in the reserve room of the station and
cover her with it.
This morning The woman could not be
brought before the justice with only
blanket for raiment. and her case was
not disposed Of in The usual gTist of early
morning trials for drunks and disorder
lies.
The Storey woman and two men, Pat
rick MacNamara and Andrew Ross, we're
arrested On Chestnut Street last night by
Patrolman Porter.
The trio were fighting, cursing, and
shouting out ribald language. Ross and
MacNamara we're each fined SO and costs
and committed in default.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
GRADING THE SIDEWALKS.
Plan To Save the District Unneces-
snry Expense.

The Computing Engineer of the District
has forwarded to the Commissioners
recommendation that the proposal of VI.
F. Tally to grade the sidewalk spaces in
the square bounded by S, T. and North
Capitol Streets and Lincoln Avenue at 20
cents square yard.
The Computing Engineer says that the
contractor is grading the entire square for
property holders with steam shovel. The
cost of the grading therefore will be less
than 1t could otherwise be done.
The engineer says that similar ar
rangement was effected recently to the
advantage Of the District in the grading
Of an alley IN the same locality.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
SIDING NEAR LONG BRIDGE.
Rnilrond Agent Referred to the Sec
retary of War.

The District Commissioners recently
received a letter from ]. ". Crawford,
general agent of the Philadelphia. Will
mington and baltimore Railroad Com
pany, requesting permission to Law a
temporary siding connected with their
tracks near the Long Bridge.
Mr.. Crawford asked this permission IN
der authority OF the act Of Congress elm
mating grade crossings In the city of
Washington.
The Commissioners have replied TO Mr.
Crawford, stating that the ground where
il is proposed to lay the siding is on the
Potomac Flats. and is under the jurisdic-
tion of the War Department, to which
Mr.. Crawford is respectfully referred.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
BOTH WANTED THE BABY.
Claims of the Foster Mother Ignored
hy Justice Barnard.

Justice Barnard yesterday signed de-
cree awarding Blanche Johnson, colored.
the custody Of her child. Pauline who has
been in the custody Of Frances Chisley.
colored, of this city.
Mrs. Chisley claims the child was
given her three years ago by one Patsie
Cook, also colored who stated that she
found IL abandoned in North Carolina.
When Mrs johnson took possession of
the child, declaring herself its mother,
Mrs. Chisley sought 10 regain possession
Of the baby through habeas corpus pro-
ceedings. Mrs. johnson testified that
since the little one has been in Mrs. CHS
ley's charge. Mrs. johnson has had to
pay for It's maintenance.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
The Death Record.

The following deaths for twenty-four
hours were reported at the Health Depart
mcnt up to noon yesterday: Ann Foy.
- years: Horace Diggs. Sc years; Emma
Cole. 80 years; Annie L. Cox. 90 years:
annie Butler. So years; Agnes B. James.
% years: stephen c. Cromwell, Al years;
Maggie Edwards, % years; Howard Fen
tbs, years; Martha Ray. 10 months
Bertha Carver. months; Michael Belli-
her, day; Annie w Stuart. 1 day.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
VETERAN KILLS HIMSELF.
Police Believe He Wns Depressed by
Failure TO Find Comrades.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Alexander Gra-
ham. hfty-fve years old, an old Unior
veteran and an inmate of a Soldiers
Home. who was on furlough committed
suicide last night at the Summit Hotel
in Canal Street, by inhaling gas.
The police believe Graham became much
depressed over his failure to find some old
army friends and this, together with some
physical disability. caused him to end his
life.
In his pockets were found papers show
ing that for a number of years he had
lived in the eastern branch of the Dis
abled Veterans Military Home. at Logan
Mo
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Imprisonment for Irishmcn.

BALLYMOTE, ireland, Dec. 4.-Four
members OF the United Irish League we're
today sentenced to terms of imprisonment
ranging from one to three months for ar
ranging meetings and making intimidat-
ing speeches. Jasper Tully. NJ. P, was
sentenced TO one months imprisonment:
ponnell. NJ. =. to two months; Johnson,
a local Lacquer. to three months. and
MacManamy, another local ieaguer. to
one month.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Convention of pickle Men.

The initial convention Of managers,
assistant managers. aud statesmen Of the
Heinz Company. of Pittsburg. will be held
in that city during the ten days beginning
January II, 1902.
Washington will be represented by Lee
Bowie. VI. C. Gheen. Albert B. schutter-
beck. and T. G. Keck. who will leave for
Pittsburg on January l in a special train.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
THIEVES ANSWERED DOOR.
Usbcred in Brother of Owner and
Then Escaped in safety.

PAssAIc. y. J., Dec. 2i.-Thleves en-
tered the home OF ]. NJ. Gardener. an at
torney Of this city. in Franklin Avenue,
few nights ago. They ransacked the
house and had just finished, when the
lawyers brother called. The two thieves
opened the door.
is my brother homer asked Mr. Gard
oner.
YES" replied one Of the thieves, he
IS in the parlor They let the young man
in and passed at. The robbery was at
once discovered, but the thieves had fed.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
How % pr.ven, pneumonin.

II is a we'll established fact that pneumonia
can be prevented. This disease always results
from a cold or from an attack Of influenza.
Among the tens II thousands who have used
{ ChamberIain's Cough Remedy for these diseases,
you will not find single case that has ever re-
suited in pneumonia, which shows conolusiyely
that Il Is certain preventive Of that dread dis
case The fact Is, il rountcracts any tendency OF
a cold OF attack oi the grip toward pneumonia.
Try it. Henry Evans, Wholesale and Retail, and
all druggists sell II.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
y. VI. c. A. Entertainment Tonight,

The Young Mems Christian Association
announces Christmas entertainment for
its members this evening to which mem
bers will eacn be entitled to take a friend
Mr.. Charles F. Undsrhill who Is down for
areading OF the christmas Carol" is one
OF the most popular m0nologue artists on
the prntform today.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
skoPPERs IN BOAT PANIC.
Barge sank and n Steamer Bcached
Senr bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT. Conn. Dec. 24-Panic
followed collision between the steamer
Alien Joy. of the Bridgeport line. and
n tug and coal-laden tow in Bridgeport
harhor yesterday afternoon. The barge
James T. Easton was sunk and the steam
er was beached, as # was feared her hull
was damaged. None Of the passengers
were injured.
The Joy was crowded with men and
women returning from shopping in New
York. AS she came UP the harbor she
ran into the barge. part Of the tow Of the
tug Gertrude.
The crash caused panic on the JOY,
but the crew quelled IL.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
REnoRsE LEADS TO INSANITY.
Jersey City Woman Who Killed
Husband, Now a Maninc.

JERSEY CITY. y. j.. Dec. 2l.-Mrs.
vincedora Chartrand, who two months
ago accidentally shot and killed her hus-
band in Hoboken, has been rendered in
in Ward 6 OF the county Jail. closely
watched by three TRUSTEES She cries
almost continually. and her sleep is in
terrupted by distressing dreams.
All that Mrs Chartrand has eaten in
several days has been few peaches with
an occasional cup Of tea.
The county physician pronounced her in
curably insane and she will be removed
to the insane asylum In few days.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
delaware niver rror.n.

TRENTON. n. j., Dec. 24.-The Della
war River at this point is soiidly frozen
at fte feet above high-water mark. An
ice gorge in Perriwig Barsndan is high
and freshet is threatened
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
ni,trlct Attorner rnl.e. ENC ontn.

Ashley VI. Gould. whose nomination as
United States District Attorney was
confirmed on December II. by the Sem
ate. yesterday subscribed to the oath of
Office. Mr. Gould was named as District
Attorney by President Mckinley in May
last but his commission is signed by
President Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25

National-James k. Hacke,t in Don
Caesars Return" afternoon and evening
Columbia-The Four Cohans in The
Governors Son. afternoon and evening.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville. afternoon
and evening.
Lafayette Hazel Kirke.'' afternoon
and evening
Academy-"on the Stroke OF Twelve. "
afternoon and evening.
Kernan's--Al Reeves BurIesquers. aft
ernoon and evening.
Bijou-The Great Lafayette Show. aft
ernoOn and evening
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Rules for View justices.

At meeting of the justices of the Su-
preme Court of the District in general
term yesterday an order was passed con-
tinuing the present rules of procedure
and schedule under which the Justices Of
the peace in the District serve. The order
further stipuIates that the Office hours
OF the justices, who will be installed jan
uary next, shall be from a. m. to 4
y. N.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
MAY WITHHOLD LICENSE.
Master Plumbers Must Nnke Salts.
factory Explanation of work.

9""~''r i'umbrrS MUST hnke S1tts-
factory Explanation of Work.
In the case Of A. r. Shepherd. who re-
Gently applied for license as a master
plumber. Commissioner Biddle has sent
recommendation to his associates to the
effect that the explanation offered rela-
tive to the work done by Shepherd in
houses on Kenesaw Avenue is not salts
factory. and that unless a statement that
is satisfactory to the board is forthcom-
ing. the application for license will have
TO be denied.
Colonel Biddle says that 1t is difficult
for his office to keep the interior plumb
ing of houses entirely under observation
and he says this is an important matter
to the occupants of the houses. He says
that when a man is found who apparently
tries to evade the regulations, the only
course open to the Commissioners is to
refuse him license.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Three pints I'm Four Minutes.

ROCHESTER,, Dec 24.-John II. Murphy.
who, when boy of thirteen. in 1853. help
ed TO draw the ties for the arst track
laid by the New York Central. has just
won a wager by eating three pints Of
solid oysters in four minutes.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
uncun,tism Cured in n Day.

''Mvstic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures in to days. Its action upon the
system Is remarkable and mysterious re-
moyes at once the and the disease imme-
diately disappears. The first dose greatly benehtA
rs cents aud 81. Sold by stevens Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Avenue and Ninth Street.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Entni Gas E,nrosion.

KoKoMo. Ind. Dec. 24.-By an explo
sion of gas at the local gas works this
morning S. P. Hartman was killed and
several olher workmen badly injured.
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
The weather Indications.

Increasing cloudiness. with rising tenn
perature today; tomorrow fair; light TO
fresh southerly winds
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
TEMPERATURES
Sun AND MOON.

Highest temperature. .. m. .........- 81
Lowest temperature. 8 a. m. ............2 q
THE SUN AND yOOv
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
TIDE TABLE
STREET LIGHTING.
ADJUSTMENTS

Lamps lit today. sos p. NJ
Lamps out tomorrow .6:2s A. NJ
The Washington times., 1901-12-25
Force Is Doing Good Work.

"whie considering the number Of cases
Of arrest. the Increase of population, ex-
posure Of slot machines and merchandise,
an Increased police force with increased
vigilance should be taken into considera-
ton Suburban resorts no doubt contrib
uted to the total of cases Of arrest for
intoxication and, although there IS no
specific law against an individual becom-
ing intoxicated in the District. unless the
act is accompanied by disordoriy conduct
or the subject is an babitual drunkard.
IL a penalty of some kind attached to such
conduct, the practice would doubtless be
materially reduced.
"The carrying of concealed weapons is
n growing offence in the District. and will
only be reduced by the in1iction of the
severest penalties, which Will have the ef-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
WILL ExHUME BODY.
and Hold Autopsy over the Remains
Of Thompson Piekens.

Some time ago Thompson Pickens.
IN Indian. was in Tishomingo, and the
consumption is that he got a little full
md perhaps boisterous, when some
one hit him over the head with a pis-
tol or like weapon.
Nothing much was thought of the
matter at the time. but nearly a month
later Pickens died by the roadside be
tween Durwood and Lebanon.
Walter Vannoy, city marshal of Tish-
omingo, was charged with the offense
and Commissioner Bradford went over
there a couple weeks ago to give him
a preliminary hearing. Commissioner
Hardy being disqualified. Judge Brad
ford. after hearing the testimony. con-
tinued the case pending an answer
from the government authorizing an
autopsy on Pickens' remains 20 as
certain, if possible, the cause of his
death
ltSltiuds JuuSt bIdutOIu utdIu
from the department and they instruct
ed him to have the autopsy held. w
B. Johnson engaged Drs. T. S. and
Everett Booth TO exhume the corpse
and hold an autopsy and report the
same TO him
The physicians will go out today 10
the family burying ground, about four
miles southwest of Mcmillan, and per-
form the operation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29

II is very evident Hogan's Alley
will be greeted with a large house.
simply judging from the fact that 1t
has had a universal reputation of
creating more laughs TO the square
inch than all other farce comedies.
When Mr.. Joe Flynn wrote Hogan's
Alley and the Yellow Kid it was his
lucky day as 1t has made him hand.
some sum. The piece has no plots but
merely concocted TO introduce laugh
ter. The Yellow Kid helps to keep the
audience guessing and the entire caste
is an exceptional strong one. Hogan's
Alley viii be greeted with a packed
house. Seats now on sale.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
New Suits Filed.

Myrtle Gholson VS.. Fred Gholson. pc.
tition for divorce Plaintiff alleges that
defendant fraudulently obtained mar.
riage license to marry her. that she
has never lived with him since they
were married. and she now prays the
court to dissolve the marriage and
return to her her maiden name.
II. II. Alvis VS.. II. X. Birdwell. un-
lawful detainer suit.
Jennie Burns VS. Buckner Burns. pc
tition for divorce. Plaintiff alleges that
when she married defendant she had
a son II years old and 1t was agreed
he could remain with the family as
he was not able TO do manual labor:
that not long ago defendant announc-
ed that the son must leave the place
at once Plaintiff further alleges that
at the time she married defendant she
had a snail crop and owed no debts:
that he made no pretension to see af.
ter her crop, so she and her son went
out and gathered the crop. and when
she came back to the house defendant
refused to admit her into the house
and has continued to refuse her ad.
mittance ever since.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29

The Red River Telephone CoHpany.
with headquarters at Marictta. 7. T.
having recently extended its ~as iH
to new fields hitherto unknown to
telephony, makes one of the most
complete systems in North Texas and
the Indian Territory. Prompt and ef.
fcient service is given the patrons Of
this line, quick connections are made
to points IN Texas, Louisiana, Arkan-
sas, Missouri and Kansas.
Under the management Of one thor.
oughly skilled in the work, the profc-
iency of this line is brought beyond
the standard reached by other lines.
Every detail is in the hands Of a com.
petent workman. Any information de.
sired concerning the lines, connec-
tions, rules. etc, will be given at any
of its Offices or may be obtained by
addressing ]. n. Kirkpatrick. presi-
dent, Burneyville, |. T.. or to II. II.
Keltner. general manager, Leon |. T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
He Threw the Rock.

Henry Heck, young, black, sleek
negro was up before Judge Gait yes
terday. charged with assault and bat
terry. The facts in the case were that
Henry got mad at one OF the peacock
danes OF a negro dive on East Main
street, and pursuing her from the
streets, she ran into Levi Higgin-
botham's place, and Henry hurled the
rock through a window, breaking the
glass and smashing up things, but
failed to hit the dame
Henry pleaded guilty and was fined
$ll.4O. He now works on the streets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
Building Stopped at MeAlester.

The townsite commission is at Nc.
Alester this week correcting the
schedule and also serving notice on
all parties who are doing any build,
ing, TO cease operations until their
is scheduled. says the Capital.
as a result building is tied up and the
musical sound of the hammer and
saw that have been playing a duet in
the town for some months has given
way to the stern government com.
mand and perfect quiet roigns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
Townsite Maps o. X,

Yesterday Deputy Clerk Mccoy re-
ceived the townsite maps of Marietta.
Lebanon and Johnson from the Secre-
tary Of the Interior, to have them prop
erly filed in the United States clerks
office. Marietta had $50 acres in her
map, while Lebanon followed with
l64 acres. and Johnson,'a small grow.
ing little town, tailed up with 80
acres.
Ardmore's map has gone forth and
II nothing holds her up we hope TO
be able in a week or two to announce
the return of our map.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29

The fire department was called out
Friday night about 1880 o'clock to
quench a fire in the western part of
the city. They ran for three-quarters
OF a mile when they discovered the
fire TO be beyond the city limits and re-
turned. The fire in reality was the de-
struction of w. J. Browns residence
at Lone Grove.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29

No experiment. No guesswork about
finding oil. We have it and in abund-
ance. We are selling it. DO you want
some good stock at 10c per share?
Stock on which rich dividends are go
ing to be declared? Don't pass the op-
portunity idly by. Buy shares in the
Silver Dime Oil Co. at a dime a share
Call on or write n. II. Iisdal Ard
more. l. T. 22-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
WANT COLUMN.

under this head will
be received at the rate OF FIVE 90
cents per line. No advertisement re-
ceived for less than fifteen cents (15)
cents. Special monthly rates furnish
ed on application. The notice may
contain any matter Of Lost.
Found" For Rent" For Sale,
stolen" "strayod." or any purpose,
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1901-12-29
Stockholders Election.

The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the City National Bank will
be held at its banking house on the
l4th day of January, 1902, between the
hours of 10 a. m. and p. m, for the
purpose of electing. seven directors to
serve the ensuing year.
DON LACY. Cashier.