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The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Jessie Bateman has returned TO the cast
OF "A Message from Mars which Charles
Hsvtrey Is presenting at the Garrick
Theatre. Miss Bateman came TO this
country with Hawtrey, but was summoned
TO London BY the serious Illness Of q rela-
tive and while she was away Isabel Irving
appeared in her stead.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Herbert Gresham is staging THE To-
reador,' the new musical comedy from
London, which will have its first Ameri-
can production at the National Theatre
week after next.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Maude Lambert. formerly Of the Castle
Square opera company. has been engaged
for the role Of Dolores in the Western
'Florodora" company
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

II Is said that Percy Haswcll viii go on
tour with her stock company, which ap-
pears here this week at Chases Theatre.
Among the cities which are mentioned in
the Haswell bookings are Pittsburg
Cleveland. Detroit. Chicago st. Paul. and
MINNEAPOLIS
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Teft Johnson Washington actor, who
was with Blanche Bates in "Under Two
Flags" prior to her Illness, has been on
gagged by David Belasco to play the prin-
cipal male role IN The Heart of Mary
land" seen at the Academy OF Music last
week. Mr. johnson made his first appear
ance IN the play Thursday night and made
quitc a success.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17
AHANDsOME SHOE EXHIBIT.

Scarcely a person passing the store OF
Messrs. Q. II. Berry & Co who has not
been attracted by their magnificent win
dow display of mems $3.50 shoes. which
was unveiled to the public Friday. In
addition 10 the immense assortment of
shoes, composed of high and low quar-
tiers, made up of every conceivable tam
age of hides, including patent leather.
and showing the latest styles OF toes, are
displayed whole hides showing the effect
of the ditforsnt processes Of tanning.
The window taken Whole is q beau
tiful picture, rejecting much credit on
the designer. and the fine footwear pre-
sents a fashion plato for styles for
spring and summer, 1901 Any pair shown
may be bought for only $3.50.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Oyster Steamer Chesapeake Out of
Commission on Account Of
Her RniInr.
Her Boiler,

Noftf Ol'h, W haFen Io,-In ited
States Senator Martin was here this
afternoon looking after ConsrsssnalS
swanson political FENCES. The Senator
mad long conference with MeSsrs.
James V Trehy clerk os the Courts;
W. W Dcy, Commissioner OF Revenue.
anu Johh L. isdWiet. NeFiHth. tltE Ser
seant Mr. TrehE the most astGle p"It-
ttcaA wire-puIer Ilereah"uts, is looked
upon mere IS '-Hti7te s>flistA 2NslN"l4 s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

afternoon at the home Of the bride 5
mother Mrs. Virginia Dean. No Sll l.
West Marshall Street. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. j. i. Hut
son. of Pine Street BAPTIST Church. and
was witnessed by only few OF the
relatives OF the contracting parties
The bride is a young lady nineteen
years old, a.nd is quite pretty Mf.
Arnzen is a popular young athlete, hav-
ing taken part in several boxing con-
tests in this city He is d sash-maker
by trade and is employed at the estab-
lishment of *. j Whitehurst
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnzen will reside at No.
81 II Nest Marshall Street.
Miss Jimmie Wherry, who has been
visiting friends in Memphis Tenn
Grecnville, Miss: Atlanta, Ga. and New
Orleans during the Mardi Gras, is en-
pecte,i home tomorrow. Her friends will
,c glad to welcome her hon" alter
more than a two months absence
The Atlanta Journal OF Friday says:
Mrs Dunbar Roy entertained a. couGeniai
party at cards Yesterday morning i'll
honor of her mother Mrs, Elicit, of
Richmond Va. The table. where Il dainty
lunclieou. WAS served after the game, was
Il dream OF beauty. iouquiis and larris-
slls in their early spring toilets greeting
the @elsts. so plcasantly assembled, with
their delicate fragrance. Those present
were: Mrs. Scott Todd Mrs. George DeN-
Ter Mrs. G. c. Fleming, Miss Gay, Mrs
j. II. Nunnally and Mrs. G. y. Nicolson
The Jefferson Club viii give an Nd
vertisenent Bali next Thursday evening
at the club. Much interest is evinced in
the event. and the costumes will be Very
unique and attractive.
Mrs. Stewart Strinsfeliow and her little
daughter are in Atlanta, the guests OF
Mrs. Van Holt Nash.
Mrs. Coons Of Cupeper. is the guest Of
Mrs. y. D. Williams.
Miss Latham, who has been visiting
Miss Shelton has left for her home.
Next Wednesday, the 10Th, has been sci
apart as Donation Day by the ladies of
the Belle Bryan Day Nursery and Free
Kindergarten. This institution cares for
during working hours the small children
OF parents who are doing all they can to
help themselves. and is most deserving OF
assistance. Contributions of all kinds will
be most gratefully received
1t il; situated at the corner of Nine
tecnti, and Grace Streets. and viii be
open to visitors on that day. \ most in
terestinS exhibit OF the work done by
these small children will be seen.
The oakwood Memorial Association is
to be congratulated upon the fact that
DR.. j. 4Allisoli Hodges has consented to
be teh orator on lakewood Memorial Day,
which this Year fails on May 18th.
The Masonic Home Auxiliary will meet
at the Temple on Tuesday morning at
II o'clock. a large attendance is desired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17
,Yarsitl. Is; Bellevue. 8,
.sau,,t ,.uy o. ua.edsta Frl5sdS)

t.semlL aLE o. 41tedSid fFi37tiS}
university Of VIRGINIA. March
l6.-virgini;t played this afternoon the
second OF u series Of four games with tIr
Bellevue High School, defeating them
twenty-eight TO six III Il seyen-ihning cons
test. The weather WAS cold and disagree
able. which accounts for the many errors
made by the visitors
Score by innings: +, II. T..
Virginia ,..st. S N .ttrS Q s--2s = =
Bellevue o. . o.
Batteries: Virginia Garter. Hansbrousis,
.Peees.. AMI Male BeIies ue-Ilom and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

The original Ola Maids. Contention
will be repeated for the first time in
April for the benefit of the Kings Daush
ters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

There will be an important called meet
ing of the Board of Managers of the Eir-
ginst Home for lncurables at the home on
Wednesday, March Goth, at II O'Clock,
Mrs. Charles 3. Hobbs, Of Brooklyn,
N. Y. has been visiting her mother Mrs.
7. T. Minor. No. 1l9 South First Street.
for several weeks
Mrs J. L. Green. of East Broad Street,
left yesterday for Philadelphia TO visit
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Meade.
Miss Sarah Lee. of Grove, James City
county Va. is the guest of Mrs. John W.
Goode, of Church Hill.
Mir. Mckeefrey and daughter, Of New
York. are visiting the Rev. II. j. Mckee
frey, Of St Patrick's Church.
Mrs. Edward Daniel Of Charlotte coun-
ty. who has ',ecn in the city for Il week,
left for her homo yesterday.
Mrs. Miller McCuc. of staunton. is Wis
iine her parents. Nh, and Mrs. Boswell
Alsop, at the Mount Vernon.
Mrs. George Small. who has been Wis
ting her mother. Mrs. Bragg. of West
Franklin Street, has left for her homo,
in York. Pa.
Mr.. Tom Purcell. of the University Of
Virginia. is III the city on weeks va
cation.
Miss elise sublett is the guest of the
Misses Jeffress. of Park Avenue.
Mrs. Fred. Myers has returned from
visit 70 her Mrs Efptht
New York
Miss Henningham spilman will spend
Easter at the University of Virginia.
Miss Elizabeth Learr. OF Amelia, is
the guest of the Misses Nash. No. 70S
East Grace Street.
Miss Mary Lewis. of Sweet Springs. is
visiting her grandmother, on East Main
Street.
Mrs Lyon G. Tyler and Miss Lizzie Ty-
Ter. of Williamsburg, We're in the city
Friday.
Mr. w. d Meyer has left for Tate
Springs to visit his father, Mr.. Julius
Meyer.
Miss Reed of Washington, is the guest
Of Mrs. e. W. Westhury, at the Lex
lrston.
Miss Amelia Kahnweler has returned
from a delightful northern trip.
Miss Mildred Lee is visiting her brother.
Captain Il. Z. Lee, at Romania.
The city Union Of the kings Daush-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

tiers will be held at the Sheitering Arms
Hospital Wednesday, March the 10Th, at
halt-past . o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Mrs. Charles 3. Hobbs, of Brooklyn,
n. Y. has been visiting her mother. Mrs.
7. f. Minor No. 1l9 South First Street.
for several weeks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

as the superintendent of the home aud
the new matron will oe present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

There will be an important called meet
ing of the Board of Managers of the Vir-
ginist Home for Incurables at the home on
Wednesday, March Goth, at II o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Mrs. j. L. Green. of East Broad Street,
left yesterday for Philadelphia TO visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Meade
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Captain Harre Webster, L. $ n. de-
livered ii highly interesting lecture on
Hawaii last evening in the Jefferson bali
room. This was one Of series Of lee
lures given by Captain Webster under
the auspices of the Art Club. and was
greatly enjoyed by a large audience.
Captain Webster's views We're excellent.
and were all taken by himself.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Miss Susan L. Blow, the well-known
translator of FroebelS 'Aiother Play
and lecturer of great note. will address
the Richmond Education Association on
Saturday afternoon. March 23d, at 4
O'Clock in the ballroom of the jefferson
Hotel Miss Blow is to-day regarded as
the leadin. exponent of Groebcl'S teach
ing in America. and it was She who gave
to the work OF the kindergarten its ma
tional character in St. Louis.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Miss Sarah Lee. of Grove. James City
county, Va. is the guest of Mrs. John w
Goode, of Church Hill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

The New Century Club net Friday
evening at the home OF the Misses Wer
ner, on Church Hill. Tor a progressive
conversational party, a prize being given
for the best ialller on given subject.
Miss Beulail Flournoy and MI. Horace
NJ Wright were awarded the prizes.
Later tiainty refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held at Miss
l.,steIcs residence, No. $40 West Cary
Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

MIR. Mckeefrey and daughter, Of New
York. are visiting the Rev II. j. Mckee
frey, of st. Patrck's Church
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Mrs. Edward Daniel Of Charlotte coIn-
ty, who has l,ecn in the city for week,
left for her home yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

MI atd Mrs. II. Y. Hoppe were host and
hostess at a delightful entertainment at
their cleSan, home No. 2ai0 Floyd Ave
nue., Oh Thursday night. Mrs. Hoppe
VAS beautifully Sowncd in black silk
and velvet. lace aud diamonds. l'llcir
homo WAS beautifully decorated with
palms and a l,rofusion Of cut flowers, III"
color scheme being pink throughout the
house.
Those invited were: Nj. and Mrs. John
Tyler, Of Chestnut Hill: Mr.. y. 4. Davis.
wife and daughters; Miss Lotto. Nellie
and Annie Cleveland: Mrs. Niles. of New
York Miss Lizzie Whitehead, Mr.. sam
ual Marshall. wife, aud daughters: Mr.
and Mrs. Franklin. of Church Hill; Mrs
Fannie Seares, Mrs. Clara hughes, Mr.
and Mrs. Gill. Mr.. and Mrs r. II. Nor
veil and daughter, Miss Lurtim. Miss
Excelle Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock Mr.. and
Mrs Darden, Miss Bessie Darden, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbur. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Harwood Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson. Mr.
and Mrs H. S. Leltwitch, Mr.. Catlin,
of Chestnut Hill. Nj. Martin Marshall.
OF Woodstock. Mr.. Theodore Hoppe, OF
Stanton: Mr.. and Mrs. Shelton Davis,
Mr. and Mrs. Melville hughes and Mas
ter Warren. Mr. Henry c. Jones, Mr..
Eigfrie. Mr.. Pollard, Mr.. Wills, Mrs.
Bacon: OF Manchester. and son; Mr..
Bacon. Mr. Florence Norveli, Mr.. Ear
nest Borden, Master John Norveil, Mr..
Jacobs. Mr.. Seiph. Mr.. f.lrader. Miss
Durline NorveH otticiated at the punch
bowl, assisted by Misses Lotte and Nellie
Davis Mr.. Tyler entertained with reel
1ations and singing: Miss Lottie Davis.
with recitation; Mr.. Bacon. handsomely
on piano; Mrs. lucy Walker and Miss
Excele Norycll accompanied him with
y!
well. and little Dores Hoppe rooted
beautifully a piece called II Dream of
Thee" Music was furnished during the
whole evening by a band and the en-
tertainment wound up with a dance
Supper was served in courses on small
tables.
Miss Katie B. Dean and Herber,
Arnzen we're married at o'clock Friday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Miss Jimmie WheIrH, who has been
visiting friends in Memphis, Tenn
C;recnville, Miss: Atlanta, Ga. and New
Orleans during the Mardi GI'as is en-
pecte,i home tomorrow. Her friends will
~, glad to welcome her home alter
more than Il two months absence
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

The Dramatic Club Of the Woman-s
college viii present The Chaperone' at
al y. NJ c. a. Hail Friday night, March
SUI. for The benefit of the Young Ladies
Society OF the Second PRESBYTERIAN
Church.
Ihls play Was given at the college a
snort tlne ago. and made a decided hit
here are fifteen young ladies in the club
and their histrionic talent has been hishI,.
developed under the able teaching of Mrs
j. A. I. Chandler. elocItion Instructor al
the college.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

OF the many pleasant social functions
which the friends of the ANonlans Col
3eae haze enjoyed this winter, none has
been more dainty in It's appointments
or more charming throughout than the
reception which was rendered on last
SATURDAY. evening BY the Senior Class of
this year. From ha!t-past eight until
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

Mrs Miller McCuc. of Staunton is Wis
itns her parents. Mr.. and Mrs Boswell
Alsop, at the Mount Vernon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-17

able and the large audience was de-
lighted with the renditions of Miss Eileen
Hearon. Mr. Richards and MI Frank
McCarth,'.
Too Much Good Nature a merry
farce. was presented BY Mr.. Charles
Person and his pupils III a most credit
able manner The vitagraph was dis
played at the close of the performance.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
Sheriff Will Starve Them.

LONDON, KY, April 22.-The latest
news from Letcher county reached
London tonight. 1t is that the Rey-
nolds crowd has increased until they
now number twenty-eight men; that
they are fortified in a brick house on
the head of Milestone creek; that the
sheriff has them surrounded with a
posse of sixty men, some of them COM
ing from the Virginia side, and that
they refuse to surrender unless they
can dictate terms, which means bail
of their own making. 1t is said there
is no way by which they can escape,
and the sheriff says he will starve
them into a surrender.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
Suit Against Bondsmen.

COLUMBUS, Neb., April 22.-Judge
Hellenbuch will hold an equity term
of the district court here. The suit
of the state against the bondsmen of
ex-County Treasurer James w. Lynch,
to recover the sum of 100000. in
which he is still in default, will come
up on a motion by the defense to re-
quire the prosecution Of its petition to
designate the term of office in which
the shortage occurred. Lynch served
two terms and each set of his bonds
men is sued for the full amount, evil
IDENTIFY on account of the inability of
the county attorney to determine
when the default took place.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
REFUSED BY THE BOXERS.
Gen. Reid's Punjab Infantry Encounters
Stronger Force Than Anticipated.

Gen. Reid's Punjab Infantry Encounter
Stronger Force Than Anticipated.
PEKIN, April 22.-Brigadier General
A. F. Reid, commanding the Third
brigade of the India Imperial Service
troops in China, who is now at Shan
Hal Kwan, sent a company of Punjab
infantry TO disperse a band of rob-
bers in the neighborhoud of Flu Ming.
A force of Boxers and robbers, more
than 1000 strong, attacked the Indian
troops, killing Major Browning and
one Sepoy and woundnig others. The
company retreated to Flu Ming. Re
Inducements have been sent from Shan
Hal Kwan. The Boxers are apparent
ly well armed with modern rifles.
PAO TING FU, Saturday, April 90
This city has been for the last few
days a big French military camp.
1t is now estimated that 5000 French
troops and 5000 Germans will form
the entire force when all the rein
forcements have arrived. There is no
truth in the current reports concern
ing severe fighting between the out
posts and the Chinese.
Three mel left yesterday under es-
cort to convey Emperor Kwang Hsu's
first order to General Liu to retire I'M
mediately into the province of Shan
Si. Prince Ching and other Chinese
officials say the Chinese general has
already retired, but their combinations
or denials are considered very unre-
liable.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
COUNTIES TO GET THE FEES.
Supreme Court Cuts Of Perquisites OF
Clerks of District Courts.

LINCOLN, Neb., April 20.-The con-
stitutionality of the law enacted by
the legislature of 1899, putting clerks
of the district courts on salary basis,
has been finally determined, and the
surplus fees of these officials must
hereafter be turned into the public
treasury.
The final settlement of the question
is made in a decision of the Nebraska
supreme court The opinion is by
Chief Justice Norval and is written on
the rehearing of the case of the state
ex rel. Douglas county against Albyn
L. Frank.
The case was originally brought in
the district court Of Douglas county.
1t was sought to compel Frank to ac-
count to the county for all fees above
$4,000 per year-the limit fixed by the
law in question for counties of more
than 100000 population-received by
him as clerk of the district court
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
FOURTEEN STEERS INTERCEPTED
Douglas County CattIeman the Victim
of Thieves.

of Thieves.
OMAHA, April 20.-Colone1 Pratt,
who is one Of the wealthy stock grow
ers of the county and feeds large num-
bers of cattle, was looking over his
herds recently, when he discovered
that fourteen of his best steers had
disappeared. Going to South Omaha,
he found the animals in the stock
yards and then commenced an investi-
cation. Men about the yards informed
him that the animals had been pur-
chased from A T. Klabunke, who was
soon located and placed under arrest
and lodged in the county Jail.
Klabunke informed the sheriff that
he bought the cattle from Herman,
Fred and Charles Penke, farmers re-
siding near Bennington and not more
than a mile from Pratt's feeding
grounds. He said that these people
drove the cattle into Omaha in the
night and that he purchased them,
supposing that they were owned by
the Penkes. He denies any criminal
connection with the deal.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
KOREA DECIDES TO- BORROW.
Would Be Pleased to Secure Five Million
Yen From France.

Yokohama, April 22.-The Korean
government, according to advices just
received from Seoul, the capital of
Korea, has decided to borrow from
France 100000 yen for the purpose
of constructing the Northern railway
from Seoul to Wikiu. 1t is asserted
that it was objected to pledging the
Korean customs for security of this
loan, which created a desire in certain
quarters for the dismissal of Mr.. Nc
Leavy Brown, the director general of
Korean customs.
According to the same advice, Vice
Admiral Seymour and Sir Claude M.
Macdonald, British minister to Japan,
have arrived at Chemupo, Korea, on
board the British cruiser Powerful, and
it is said they will have an audience
with Emperor vi Yieung.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Veteran OF the Civil War Tells an In
terestIng Story.

EFFINGHAM, ILL.,, April p. (Spe-
ciaD .-Uriah S. Andrick is now 67
years of age. Mr.. Andrick served
through the whole of the Civil War
He was wounded, three times by ball,
and twice by bayonet.
When he entered the service of his
country in 1861. he was hale and
hearty, and weighed 1913 pounds. Since
the close of the War however, Mr..
Andrick has had very bad health.
For fifteen years, he never lay down
in bed for over an hour at a time. He
had acute Kidney Trouble, which grew
into Bright's Disease. His heart also,
troubled him very much.
On Oct 18th, 1900, he was weighed.
and weighed only 102 pounds, being
but a shadow of his former self. He
commenced using Dodd's Kidney Pills
on the 26th Of last December, and on
Feb. 10th was again weighed, and
weighed LAG pounds. He says:
"I have spent hundreds Of dollars
and received no benefit, until on the
26th of December last, 1 purchased one
box of Dodds Kidney Pills. 1 am
cured, and / am free from any pain.
My hearts action is completely re-
stored. l have not the slightest trace
of the Bright's Disease, and l can
sleep we'll all night. l was considered
a hopeless case by everybody, but to-
day am a well man, thanks to Dodds
Kidney Pills.
For the last sixteen years my wife
has been in misery with bearing down
pains, pains in the lower part of the
abdomen and other serious ailments.
When she saw what Dodd's Kidney
Pills were doing for me she COM
menced to use them. She now feels
like another woman, her pains have all
disappeared and her general health is
better than it has been for years
"She is so taken up with Dodd's
Kidney Pills and what they have done
for us that she has gone to Mr.. Corn
wallis Drug Store and bought them for
some of her friends for fear that if
they went themselves they might make
a mistake and get something else"
There is something very convincing
in the honest simple story of this old
veteran and his wife.
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the only
Remedy that ever cured Bright's Dis
ease, Diabetes or Dropsy. They never
fail.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
POSTPONES EXAMINATIONS.
Civil Service Commission Defers Date for
Testing Applicants.


Testing Applicants.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April o.
The civil service commission an
rounces that the examination adver-
tised for April %, 1901, for the po-
sition of department assistant in the
Philippine service, has been postponed
tc June 8 and 4, and that this exam
ination will be held in any city in the
United States where postal free deliv-
cry has been established. Competitors
in the examination in addition to TAX
ing the regular examination required
for this position also may take one
or more of certain optional subjects,
for which due credit will be given.
Particular attention is called to the
fact that within a few months it is
agents will be needed. These agents
will be selected for this examination
and the selections will be confined as
far as practicable to those who have
shown proficiency in the optional sub
jects of bookkeeping and finance and
who have passed the regular examina-
ton. The salary of the position of
financial agent will be about $4,000
per annum.
The entrance salary of the position
of department assistant will not be
less than $1,000 per annum.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-04-25
DEATH ENDS WILD DEBAUCH.
A Cherry County Man Who Is Better
Dead Than Alive.

OeaQ 1naR alive
VALENTINE, Neb., April o.
Word was received here that William
Hatten had committed suicide near his
home on the Niobrara river. about ten
miles north of Merriman. He had
been in Merriman during the day and
was drinking hard and after nightfall
started hcme horseback, crazy drunk,
stating that he was going to kill his
wife and mother-in-law and then end
his own life. Upon reaching home
about IL o'clock he shot at his wife
with a revolver. His wife, frightened
by his actions and the report, fell
over as though dead, though not hit
at all. Thinking her to be dead he
then fired at his mother-in-law, the
bullet passing through her clothing,
but only grazing her body. Then
Hatten left the house and jumping
upon his horse rode down to a niegh-
boris, close by, telling what he had
done, and when he learned that they
were making preparations to place
him under arrest he left the room
and going outside placed the muzzle
of the revolver in his mouth and fired,
killing himself.