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The Washington times., 1902-12-22
DERELICT STANDARD
OIL BARGE AFIRE
Sailor Struck Match and Is
Killed by Explosion.

GLOUCESTER, Mass. Dec. 22.-The
identity Of the unknown barge which was
burned OF here last night was made
known today. She was Standard Oil
barge No. As, owned by the Standard oil
Company. This information was brought
TO port today by Captain Hamilton. Of
the schooner Blanch.
The Blanch was on a fishing trip, and
last Thursday. when about eighty miles
south-southeast of Highland Light,
picked up with the barge. She was then
apparently a dereIict. and there was no
sign of life aboard Captain Hamilton
determined 20 make an effort to tow the
barge to port, and lines were put
aboard.
Yesterday the schooner and the barge
had reached a point about FIVE miles
southeast Of Eastern Point. George
Riley, OF Gloucester, a member of the
crew OF the BlaEch went aboard the
barge. He went down into the forward
part OF the vessel in search Of chains
Cropping around in the darkness he
struck a match.
Instantly there was a terrific ex-
plosion, and parts Of the body Of Riley
were blown on board OF his own vessel
Immediately a sheet OF fame cnveloped
the barge and it became apparent that
she was doomed. Captain Hamilton held
by. however. I'm the hope Of saving her
but finally gave it up AMI made port
here this morning.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
BASHFUL BACHELOR
SEEKING A WIFE
Willing to Give sIz,ooO Cash to the
Right Woman.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa. Dec. 22-John
Fisher. Of this city. desires a wife. and
Is willing 20 give $1,000 in cash 70 the
woman who meets his ideal and is will
Ing 10 become Mrs. Fisher. These are
the qualifications that the woman who
seeks TO win Mr.. Fisher must possess:
She may be a widow.
She must be childless.
She must be close 10 thirty-fve
She should be a German.
She must be able TO run a poultry
yard.
She must know something about farm
ing.
She must be kind
As an Offset against these require
ments this is the sort OF a husband shQ
viii get n she weds Mr. Fisher:
He Is kind.
Hc is true.
He Is fond Of home.
He Is a bachelor
He IS just forty-seven.
He Is well-to-do.
he Is handy around the house.
He has not married because he never
met the right sort OF woman.
Mr. Fisher admits that he r. bashful
and prefers 20 make known his quest Of
n wife through the medium Of the public
press rather than sue IN person. He
lives a 80 Northampton Street. Wilkes
barre Mr. Fisher wishes it distinctly
understood that no woman. even though
she be possessed Of a million, need apply
II she has children.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
DoWIE INYApEs BALTIMoRE:

BALTIMORE. Nd. Dec 22.-John AL
exander Dowie proposes to enter the
religious field Of Baltimore. The for
NAL announcement was made yesterday
by Professor Charles Ellis, one OF
Dowie's assistants at Zion City. that a
house-to house canvass would be made
10 gain converts.
Services were held at the home OF
Miss Caroline North. +137 North Mount
Street. and about a dozen followers OF
the Chicago Elijah wore present, but IL
was said that as many more we're kept
at home by the rain.
Professor Ellis announced that in the
near future Dowie would provide a hall
for the meeting Of his followers.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
BOY SHOOTS FATHER IN
DEFENSE OF HIS MOTHER
Gives Himself Up to the Police-Wound
Not Necessarily Fatal

CHICAGO. Dec. 22.-Evoret- Lamp
hear fourteen years old. rushed 10 his
mothers aid with a rifle when she was
attacked by her husband yesterday after
noon The boy sent a bullet into his
fathers neck which felled hiur to the
floor.
Asking his mother n she had been
hurt by the blows showered upon her and
receiving q reply in the negative, the
boy Imprinted a kiss on the tear-stain-
ed check OF the mother and then called
the police and surrendered himself. The
wound will not necessarily prove fatal.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
READINGS For THE BLIND.

Under the direction OF Eta Josselyn
Gineu. volunteers will conduct a series
Of readings and musicales in the read
ing room for the blind, Library OF Con
Eross. this week, beginning this after
noon. The program follows. Monday
December o. Mrs. A. A. Judges; Tues
day. December %, musicale under direc-
tion Of Miss Elizabeth Sewall: Friday
December &c, Miss c. Keith; Saturday.
December q, Miss Mary Johnson.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
EXERCISES POSTPONED.

Memorial exercises intended for yes
tcrday afternoon at the Second Baptist
Church have been postponed until the
second Sunday in January on account Of
the inClement weather. II had been plan
ned 20 have senator william E. Mason,
Representative Amos Allen. Judson W.
Lyons Register OF the Treasury, ava
others deliver addresses and they win
probably be on the program at the post
poned date. Congress viii have convened
again and other members may be invit-
ed 10 speak.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
mARRIAeE LIcENsEs IssuEp.

Ernest Littleford and Rosa a. Man
gum. both Of Deanwood. ID. c.
Erkay Peyton and jennie Garnett-
Walter shepherd and Ida Nelson.
Joseph II. Bishop and Vesta T. Fod-
dreI
Henry W. p. Zundt. Brooklyn. y. Y,
and Anna L. Buete, District Of Columbia.
James H. Winters and Martha jack
son.
George Thorne. Newport News, Va.
and Eva G. Skillman.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

The West Washington Baptist Church,
at the corner of Thirty-hrst and y
Streets northwest, which was recently
freed from debt by the Baptist Associa-
tion, is now being completed. The con-
templated improvements represent an
outlay Of a large sum. Last week Rev.
Cornelius Coleman. the pastor. extend
ed the right hand o. fellowship to tweu-
ty-eight persons, who recently Joined the
church, as a result of the gospel meet
ings conducted at the church by Evan
gelist Martin of Kentucky.
George U. Norris Post. No. 70. Grand
Army Of the Republic. has elected Of
fcers for the ensuing year as follows:
Commander. George w. Fletcher; senior
vice commander, James Taylor; junior
vice commander, Martin Lichty; quarter
master Rudolph Ullmer; surgeon, Dr.
.. +. r. Appleby; officer OF the day. Wal
ter B Sebastian; officer Of the guard,
George W. Golden; inside sentinel,
Thomas Brown; outside sentinel, Fred
erick Kettncr. The officers VIII be in
stalled at tho next regular meeting Of
the post, which will be held January 70,
at Stohlman's Hall. on y Street.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
MIR. FETTIS PROMOTED.

c. S. Fettis has been promoted TO
special agent OF the classification divi-
sion Of the Postofice Department at a
salary Of $4,000 a year. The position is
en- important one.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

The members OF Potomac Command
cry. No. 3. Knights Templar, will as
semble at Masonic Hall on Christmas
Day. and will generally observe the day
The sentiment of the occasion win be
ITO our most eminent grand master,
The Washington times., 1902-12-22
Gold Leaf Chairs

A most delightful assortment Of
very excellent Gold leaf Chairs, in
which We are making extraordinarily
low prices.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

Edward Cameron. OF 925s n Street
northwest, is at the Georgetown Unit
versity. suffering with a broken ankle
He slipped and fell Sunday week while
walking down Valley Street. near Q.
The Washington times., 1902-12-22

Henry Bates Stoddard: May our order
under his sway become the noblest
champion Of Christmas virtues"
The Rev. Frank /. Day. pastor OF
the West Washington Methodist Epis-
copal Church South, was acting chaplain
of the United States Senate last week in
the absence Of Dr. Milburn. who re-
Gently resigned on account OF IN health.
Mrs. 3. Norris Rittenhouse. daughter
ot Mrs. Lizzie Tucker. OF Thirty-third
and p Streets northwest. is suffering
from an attack Of typhoid fever. at her
home near Fort I.eavenworth. Kansas.
Mrs Tucker, who went there several
weeks ago, has returned.
The ladies of West Washington Luth-
erHn Church gave & housewarming sur
prise last evening 20 the pastor. the
Rev. Stanley BiHheimer. at his new
apartments in the living in Cooke Park.
Martin McKenna. Of Thirty-fourth
Street northwest who is now in New
York, was recently operated upon for
appendicitis. The operation was sue
.cessful, and the patient is rapidly recov-
ering.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
NEW DECORATION FOR POLICE
shields Bearing seal of City and
Spread Eagle to Replace
Old stars.

A design for the new shield to be worn
by Omaha policemen is now being drafted.
II is a large oval-shaped plate OF nickel Of
graceful outline. with the seal Of Omaha on
1t in has relief, surmounted by a spread
eagle. Those to be worn by the patrolmen
have the solid nickel-plated effect, while in
those Of the sergeants and captains the seal
OF the city is Of bronze on a field Of nickel.
They will cost 81 each, and each oficer will
be required to deposit that sum with the
chief when he receives his new insignia OF
office.
1t Is said that the shield is eclipsing the
star as a policeman's badge In all Of the
principal cities of the country and that soon
the star will cease to be a symbol Of con-
stabulary authority. There seems to be no
reason for the change save that the shield
presents a larger unbroken surface upon
which to emblazon the city's seal aud
motto. BY the latter part Of July. It is
thought, Omaha policemen will be required
to explain to every other pedestrian they
meet what "Fortiter in Re" means.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
LOCAL BREVlTlES.

Nicholas Schmittroth of Salt AXE CITY
and Jacob Kopp. John V. Schmittroth.
George @. Bowman and John F. Fairlee OF
Omaha have filed articles of INCORPORATION
for the Consolidated jefferson Gold and
Copper Mining company, with headuuarters
Y. Omaha and authorized capital OF 3, Co.,
Thomas Fitzgerald, F. w. Compton.
Richard Parr and John Nolan, members OF
a gang of can rushers' who have for the
last few days annoyed the residents in the
neighborhood of Twenty-hfth and Mason
streets, have been arrested. Nolan has
been tried and sentenced TO thirty days In
Jail. "
The South Side Pleasure club leaves the
Union station this morning at $50
for Jenries' Grove, Ia. for a picnic thar
the club expects 10 be one of the big sIc.
cesses of the season. The Illinois Central
has made q rate of 70 cents for the round
trip and there will be no admission
charged at the grove.
In district court room No. l yesterdav
Judges Baxter and Estelle sat with q
few members of the local Bar associa tion
through services that were in honor ~
James McCabe, ormerly a practicing AZ.
tOrney in Omaha and who died recenfIv In
Council Bluns. w. w. Morsman presented
the memorial prepares by the special com
mittee and spoke of the departed MEM
ber.s splendid qualities as LAWYER and man
J. T. Breen and others added words o.
eulogy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
RoURKE WILL PITCH A GAME
MaRnRte Signs with Manager
Miner for Fourth of
July Game.

For the first time in many years Papa
Bill Rourke. manager Of the Omaha base
ball team, will %oficiate In a base ball
uniform on the diamond, and Omaha will
be the scene Of his temperance. Rourke
mas promised to pitch in the game which
the Elk have scheduled for Vinton Street
park on the Fourth Of July.
Manager Ike Miner OF the Elks teams
sent "Bill' his contract, and a stip-
ulation in 1t is steady daily practice from
now on till the day or no pay. The Omaha
team Will be playing in Kansas City on
that day, but Manager Rourke will abandon
his club and precede # into Omaha by
two days, so as to throw this game.
II is not as slab artist that Rourke
achieved fame as a professional base ball
player a decade since, but those who re-
member how he was wont to cast the sphere
from his bag clear across into the bleach
ers behind first base at the old cigar box
grounds do not question Bits ability to
get them TO the plate even after such an
interval.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
JUDGE KEYSoR MAY NOT LEAVE
OmahR Home More Attractive Than
ST. Louis ORer, which is stiII
Under Confederation.

1t is not exactly probable but wholly pos
sible that Judge w. w. Keysor will not
resign from the district bench nor leave
Omaha, as was his intention when the press
made the announcement last week.
The Judge and Mrs. Keysor have Just
returned from a visit in st. Louis, which
would be their home In the event Of the
Judge accepting the preferred place In the
st. Louis Law school OF the Washington
university, and Mrs. Keysor has discovered
that the beautiful Omaha home out on
South Thirty-frst street is going to be q
very hard thing to leave.
The Judge said; 1--WE spent two days
there and then l requested Of the chancel-
Tor a little more time for consideration OF
their offer, telling him hat my wife found
st. Louis hardly an inviting place at first
glance and that / would not leave Omaha
IL she decided she would prefer to remain
In the city that has been the home Of both
Of us for more than eighteen years. He
granted my request and so we are taking
time to think It over, l expect we will
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
HIS PIPE is in OPERATION
Tramp Tells Fancy Yarn to Mayor
and Moves On to
Iowa.

Julius Vogt, a tramp who had Just ar
rived from Denver In a box car, called on
the mayor yesterday morning and told him
he Vogt) was being followed by the ennis
saries OF a secret clan. who were trying
to read his mind. II used to serve in the
German army" said Vogt, land they think
l know some secrets about German fortifca-
TONS"
The mayor addressed several questions to
him and concluded at the close of the con-
versation that II Vogt's mind could be re-
duced to print It would read like a form
OF pied type. He turned him over to Chief
Donahue, who gave him a dime and sent
him across the river. saying:
We'll watch for them at the bridge
after you've gone across and II they show
up wen run them in and hold them TIL
you get to Chicago" This impressed Vogt
as an excellent plan and he acted upon It.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
FEDERAL TAXES ARE SLOW
Collector of Internal Revenue Antioi-
pates Rush Just before
July First.

July 1 is the time fixed by the federal
law for the payment Of taxes to the col
lector OF Internal revenue. The near ap-
preach Of that date finds the taxpayers
much slower than they were last year, the
receipts for the third week in June being
much below those Of the corresponding
week In 1901. The collector does not like
the looks Of this, for as all taxes must be
paid July 1, It will mean a great rush at
that time and a failure on the part Of many
taxpayers to receive their receipts on that
day.
TIL employees OF the ONCE Of the collec-
tor ere looking forward with interest and
some uneasiness to July /, for at that time
the number Of clerks to be employed at
the Omaha ONCE will be announced from
washington. AS the war taxes will not be
collected after the first Of next month It is
believed that there will be some reduction
In the force and several are wondering
where the lightning will strike.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

W, W. Young of Stanton, Neb., is at the
H; H. Wallace of Creston, Ia, is at the
SchlitZ. ="
A W. Atkins of Sidney, Neb., is in
Omaha. al
Lynn Sutherland Of Blair. Neb., Is IN
Dell Parker of Central City, Neb., is in
l. w, Teegarden of Weeping Water. Neb
is In the city. ~
Mrs. A. B.. Engstedt of Oakland Nah Il
st the Dellone. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Nash Of Central
City, Neb., are in Omaha.
NebIaskans at the Merchants: Thomas
i; sexton, Seward; A. ". Clark, Papillion:
w. ). Durnin, Leavttt; Benjamin 3. Hurst
Peru; 7. A. Numer, Craig; G. A. Black
stone, Craig; w. p. Hall, Holdrege.
General Passenger Agent Francis OF the
Burlington returned yesterday from Chi
cago, whore he had gone to attend The
meeting Of the officials Of that road and
aid In making the new time schedule. The
tables were arranged, but many are moi
confirmed and will not be ready for pubicS-
ton for a few days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
GERMAN
An E~nterprising American Company
IL Using the German Idea
in AmerIca-

-
IL Using the German Idea
in America.
The famous Grape Cures OF Europe now
brought to your door. Considerable inter
est has been excited in America over the
Traubenkur or Grape Cures located prin-
cipally along the River Rhine. and thou
sands Of Americans have locked to these
resorts where Dyspepsia, Liver and Kid
ney troubles n wasting diseases are
successfully treated by the use of cranes
followed with suitable treatment OF the
bowels. Admirable results have been at
tanned by this treatment in these and SINH
lar ailments. An enterprislng American
company is now extensively manufacturing
a cure along the same lines, and virtually
giving a Traubenkur at home for so cents
a bottle. The preparation is called MulIs
Grape Tonic, and it now on sale at sber-
man q MeConnells Drug company. II "a
said to be proving quite as popular as the
Grape Cure Of the fatherland, especially
as 1t is not every one that can take a trim
to the Rhine for a stomach disorder or a
lazy liver.
1t is peculiarly aficacious in cases Of
dyspepsia, liver and kidney trouble and
constipation. 1t is a gentle fruit laxative.
ana Is as pleasant to the taste as IL is
gratifying in results. It is made from the
Juice OF the grape combined with medicinal
herbs. 1t is classed as a wonderful nerve
tonic and builder. II refreshes ana
strengthens those who lack vitality.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
AND THE CAT CAME BACK.
A Feline Incident Calculated 10
Arouse Ones superstition.

SupeEHNlNIOns
There is a family on New Jersey avenue,
relates the Washington Post, the members
OF which are devoted to cats. Sometimes
they have too many cats to suit their
netghbors, but the number must be large
indeed to exceed the limits Of their own
patience and force them to give away new.
born kittens. The other evening they had
an experience with the feline tribe. and
thus far they are not able 10 decide whether
10 catalogue 1t as a tragedy or a comedy.
Mrs. Blank looked out Of the window
after dinner and noticed in front Of the
house one of those large and curious
crowds that denote an event of more or less
importance. She saw that a car had
stopped, and that the motorman and con-
ductor were the center of the throng.
Thinking that someone might have been
hurt and that she could be Of assistance
she went out and stood on the outskirts of
the crowd. Lying on the ground in the
middle Of the group she saw a large white
and black cat with it's hind legs crushed
by the car that had passed over It. Her
heart leaped TO her mouth, for she recog-
nized the pet Of the household, the mother
OF the numberless filters of kittens,
She rushed back into the house and
sobbed to her husband: Dolly has been
killed by the car. Come out quick"
Mr.. Blank did not wait to get his hat on.
out went to the scene OF the accident. Sure
enough, there was Dolly, with the familiar
white and black markings. She seemed to
recognize him, and mewed plaintively as
she tried to move. Several men in the
crowd decided that 1t would be best to
XIII her and end her agony, and a police
man was soon brought to the spot. He
pulled out his revolver, and the crowd
scattered. The hluacoaf no~ e. A. -
lon that It would be dangerous to shoot
the poor thing as she lay on the asphalt,
as the bullet might rebound and hit some
one. But he did not care to pick I'D the
cat, fearing that in her suffering she mir7t
be mad and rabid and bite him. Mr.. Blank
volunteered in spite of the protests of his
wife and neighbors. But he is a brave man.
and tenderly picked up his old pet and laid
her on the sod near a tree. Then the DO
liceman stood over her and fred the fatal
shot.
There was mourning in the Blank house
mold that night. Mrs. Blank was sleep
less and disturbed her husband several
times by her sobs. AS soon as daylight
came she went out to the kitchen ana
opened the door leading to the porch. In
bounded Dolly, followed by the other cats.
Mrs. Blank gave two shrieks, one of al
most superstitious wonder and another Of
delight. She picked up Dolly and squeezed
her to see II any bones were broken in her
hind legs, and was really surprised to hnd
the members intact. Her husband came
out to ascertain the cause OF the tumuIt.
but he took the matter philosophically, al
most cynically.
ITO think that l practically took nv life
in my hands by moving that strange cat"
he said.
His wife made no reply except to hug
Dolly, who is now known in the Blank
household as the ghost cat"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
TAX COMMISSIONER IS BUSY
Says ~ Council Will Allow Expenses
Hide Property Will
Be Found.

The tax commissioners office force will
begin Monday with work preliminary to the
assessment OF 1908. The assessment books
will be written up with the exception Of
the figures. which will be filled in later.
The actual work OF making the assessment
will begin September Is.
II am now engaged in some work pre-
liminary to the real estate assessment by
making changes in ownerships accruing
from transfers which have taken place
since November is Of last year." said Tax
COMMISSIONS Fleming, and in making
changes in descriptions Of property result
ing from improvements which have been
made since that date. II the council will
let me have the money I have asked for 1
will proceed at once to have a lot Of extra
work done in the way Of disclosing property
for taxation which heretofore has been
hidden"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
LOSES HIS CASH AND WATCH
Why Travelling Man Has F. II. Wilson
Arrested on Charge of
Robbery.

F. H. Wilson was arrested yesterday
by Detectives Heelan and johnson and
locked up, charged with robbing W.. n.
Norris, a travelling man. of ST. in cash. a
check for $40, and a watch and pin. The
two men met at the Dellone hotel several
days ago, and Wilson appointed himself
a guide to show Norris around the city.
After taking in several places of interest
and some other things, Norris became too
groggy to take care of himself, and It is al
legged that Wilson robbed him. Wilson later
cashed the check at a saloon. When ar
rested Wilson was at work in the Office
of the M. 2. Smith company.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
IMPROVEMENT AT OLD FORT
Combination Curb and Gutter to BE
Put In on Thirtieth
Street.

Arrangements are being made to lay 1000
feet Of combination curb and gutter on
Thirtieth street, between Miller park and
Fort street, in front of old Fort Omaha,
the work to be done under the supervision
OF the city engineers department and to
be paid for by the federal government.
This is another evidence OF the govern
ment's intention to beautify the site Of
the old fort. Last year a handsome iron
fence was built around the property and a
concrete walk was laid on the Thirtieth
street front. The street is now being pre-
pared for the curb and gutter and the work
OF laying the stone will begin next Monday
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
LITTLE MISS TRAVELS ALONE
six-Year-Old Girl Makes Long
Journey tO Omaha With
out Escort,

Mable Hauck, a little miss, 6 years Of age,
passed through the city yesterday on
her way from Terra Haute, Ind, to Kear-
ney, Neb., unaccompanied until she reached
Omaha. She said she was Just learning
to become a tourist" and preferred to
make the entire trip alone. Strange faces
and surroundings did not seem to affect her
in the least and she was apparently as
much ct case over her rather long Journey
as a grown person would have been.
The Union Pacific officials at the sta
ton, however, decided 1t would be better
for her to have an escort from here on
and so sent one to make the remainder
Of the trip with the child.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
GOVERNORS NIGHT AT DEN
John n. Mickey and w. J. Bryan In
vited 20 Join Knights of
A~k-sar-Ben.

Gus Rene is making special preparations
for Governors night at the den Of Az
Sar-Ben, and the hall will be decorated
In g novel manner for the occasion. The
governor and his stan. with the CONNER
eial club OF Lincoln. will attend. Tele-
grams have been sent to w. ]. Bryan and
John II. Mickey, requesting them to he
present.
The hustling committee lie putting IN
some hard work this week and hopes to be
able to record $50 members on Monday
night. The membership is now very much
ahead OF what It was last year at this
time and 1900 members is the mark set
by the chairman Of the h~ustling committee.