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The Washington times., 1902-12-26
VETERANS FATE TO Be
DETERMINED BY BULLET
If One Of Steel Is Under Shoulder Blade
viii Get Home for Life.

SPENCERPORT. \. Y, Dec. 26.-"If
the bullet the surgeons extract from my
shoulder is steel l will live in peace and
contentment on a pleasant Virginia
plantation for the remainder Of my
days" said William McGregor, a veteran
of the civil war. who was employed all
the fall in this village as an apple pick
er. This sentence which he is quoted as
having uttered is only part of a strange
story Of the fortune Of war and the gen
erosity OF a former foe. coupled with
the playfulness Of fate.
During The operations before Rich
mond I'm 1854 ] was employed as a scout
on secret service work for the Union, %
said Mr. McGregor. cone night l peae-
rated into the suburbs Of Richmond,
and while crossing a street was fred
upon from a window by a rebel The
BULLET struck uV shoulder and embedded
itself under the shoulder blade. I es-
capped in the darkness and Tor maLy
weeks was in the hospital with my
wound. 1t finally healed but the sur
geons never found the bullet.
"I was present at the recent encamp-
nent I'm Washington and while there
heard some Of my brother veterans re-
counting an incident hey had read N
a newspaper about a Colonel surry. Of
Virginia, who had shot man from a
,econd-story window in the course of
the Richmond operations. This attract
ed my attention end / made iuqui'ies.
Tho colonel. found. had shot at the
man as described. His rifle was loaded
with a steel bullet. which in those Gays
was a rarity. and he was quoted as saying
that he had often wondered whether the
man had lived through his wound and
noticed the peculiarity Of the missile
which caused Il.
ct secured the ccloneTs address. wrote
him a letter, and soon received a reply
cordially inviting me TO come to his es-
tate and pass the remainder Of my days
under the rooftree Of my former zoe.
have been saving up my money, and,
having always intended to undergo an
operation for the removal OF the trou-
bIesome bullet. my resolution is noH
doubIy firm. curiosity and a sense OF
fairness adding a spur TO the physical
need for the surgeons knife. am posi-
tive that the bullet viii be found 70 be
OF steel"
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
OF BAD RIVER,
SUES INDIAN AGENT
Would Force Payment of 81 ZOO Due
Him for Sale Of Timber
Lands.

Hearing on the petition of John B.
Bigboy. a Bad River Indian. Tor a writ
OF mandamus. to compel the Secretary OF
the Interior and Commissioner Of Indian
Affairs to pay him certain money be-
longing to him which rs held by the In
dian agent. A. L. Pointer. Ashland
Wis. was begun today before Justice
Barnard.
The amount involved in this suit is
about 81 200. and the result will effect
ne distribution Of over $500. 900, held by
the Indian agent.
The question raised is with reference
20 the supervisory authority Of the Sec
rotary Of the Interior and the Commits
sioner in the distribution of money aris-
ing out Of the sale Of the timber on
lands owned by the Chippewa and other
tribes Of Indians on the Bad River res
crvation.
Bigboy some time ago made a demant
for the money held by the Indian agen.
20 his credit. The payment of the full
amount was denied Payment was. how
ever. offered him. it is said. at the rate
of so a month. This proposition was
refused. and he instituted proceedings
20 collect the whole amount. Ralston &
Siddons appeared as counsel for the
claimant. and Assistant District Attor-
ney Classic for the Government.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MISS BlGGAR AND FIRST
HUSBAND MAY REUNlTE
Talk Of nciliation-Aetress Enter
tains Dr.. Hendricks Boy With
Christmas Tree.

FREEHOLD. n. J.. Dec. 26.-Laura
Biggar. the former actress. acquitted
Wednesday Of a charge OF conspiracy
entertained the little boy OF DR.. Hend-
ricks. convicted on the same charge. with
a Christmas tree at the Hotel Belmont
yesterday morning.
The rest OF the day she spent quietly
ner was served. Her son William has
left here to join his father. the first hus-
band OF the actress. in Wisconsin. 4
reconciliation Of the couple is current
rumor here Miss Biggar is in receipt
OF numerous congratulatory kilograms
from friends In the theatrical profession.
throughout the country. With Mrs. Hen
bricks she spent the evening at the coun-
ty Jail
An appeal has been fled in behalf OF
the doctor and Justice OF tie Peace SIAN
ton. which will be heard in the supreme
court at the next February term The
general impression is that in view of the
acquittal of Miss Biggar the court will
order a new trial for Hendricks and
stanton
NEW YORK Dec 26.-Laura Bigger.
who prefers to be called Mrs. Bennett.
came to New York this morning from
Freehold. n. J., where she was freed
from the charge Of conspiring to get the
Bennett estate. The only cloud in her
sky. she said. was caused by the c0nvic-
tion Of Or. Hendricks and Samuel Stan
ton.
My ambition now is TO free those
men," she said Il will think Of nothing
else until they are out Of prison. OF
course, I am happy to think that l was
declared innocent Of such a charge. but
their conviction almost sFoils 1t.
we have had a consultation with the
lawyers, and an appeal will be taken. 1t
is absurd 10 say that 1t will not be. It
cannot come up until February, and in
the meantime an effort is bein gmade TO
get bail for DR.. Hendricks"
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
Mr.. MERRICKK MARRIES
MISS CRAWFORD, OF OHIO
ParagraPher Of Leeal Morning Paper
Becomes a Benedict.

AT Portsmouth. Ohio. last evening.
Miss George Alice Mills Crawford. eldest
daughter o. Mr.. and Mrs. George ".
Crawford was married to Mr.. Harry L
Merrick. OF this city, the paragrRpher OF
the Washington Post" The ceremony
was performed at $50 p. m, az the resi-
dence OF the brides parents. before inti-
mate friends and relatives. After a we'd
ding supper the couple departed for a
wedding jaunt in the East. They viii
be at home to their friends at the Ra-
leigh Hotel. after January 10 Many fine
gifts and numerous congratulatory mes
sagos were received from their friends.
Mrs. Merrick Is an accomplished young
woman, and very popular in Portsmouth.
She has given much attention 10 music
and art. and her pen and ink drawings
are regarded as OF unusual excellence.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MARRIED IN CAPITOL
DOME AT Denver
Couple Wanted Ceremony Performed
There Just to Be Different.

DENVER, Col. Dec 26.-The dome of
the capitol building was the scene OF a
marriage yesterday. With the sun shin
ing upon them Through the colored
windows Of the cupola. Albert Robinson.
Of this city, and Gertrude Prather. of
Cheyenne Joined hands as man and wife.
Rev. H. Atkinson. Of the South Side
Baptist Church, performed the cere-
mony.
Just to be different" is the way the
young couple explained the selection OF
such an unusual place IN which to be
welded
Robinson is employed by one Of the
leading commission houses in Denver.
ana is well known. Miss Prather Is an
artist. Several prizes were won by her
on pictures exhibited in New York and
Chicago.
Il loved the mountains so much" said
she, that l wanted 70 be married where
I could see them"
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
GAVE LIFE IN VAIN
TO DANCE WITH GIRL
Fatal Fight at Christmas Holiday Fes-
tivsl in West Virginia Noun
tain Town

CUMBERLAND. Nd. Dec. 26.-Word
reached here last night of q fatal shoot
ing az a holiday dance near SmIthfeld,
in the West Virginia mountains.
The whole neighborhood had been In
vited. George Sturgeon asked a young
girl 20 dance with him who had already
promised the dance to Dick starkey En-
ragged at her refusal. Sturgeon tried to
fake the girl bodily from starkey and a
general riot was precipitated. The firing
of pistols and the shrieks OF women
caused pandemOnium.
Sturgeon fell mortalIy wounded and
starkey. who attempted TO escape, was
shot through the hand by officers.
He is IN jail.
The dance was broken up and the
house wrecked.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
BARkEEPER SHOT AS HE
PLEAD FOR XMAS PEACE
Witnesses Declare He Was Deliberately
Murdered by Youth Just
Out Of His teens"

CHICAGO, Dec. 25.-'BOys. It's Christ
mas night. So don't make any trouble.
and let US all be friends"
With these words hardly uttered,
Charles Laspe faced pistol last night,
and moment afterward fell dead with
bullet through his heart. The man who
shot him, Charles Mason, scarcely out OF
his teens was shot in the shoulder
with a bullet from the pistol OF the man
he killed
That Laspe was deliberately murdered
as he stood behind his bar is the story
told by two witnesses OF the shooting.
Mason, who is under arrest. tells a diff
ferent story and his version of the affair
is borne out by the statements OF his
brother and a friend
Besides the youth who fred the fatal
shot. four men are locked up at the East
Chicago Avenue station in connection
with the affair
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MILLIONAIRE WEDS
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Mr.. Smith First Net Bride While She
Was Employed by Wander
bilt.

POTTSvILLE Pa, Dec. 2G.-Three
years ago while Caroline c. Pritchard.
of Pottsvllle. was nursing the Wander
bilt family at Newport. r. l.. she met
Harry p. Smith. a retired millionaire
OF Boston. The romance then begun
reached a happy conclusion in their
wedding here yesterday
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. James T. Satchell at the home
OF the brides father, ex-Chief OF Police
~. C. Pritchard- Edna stichter acted
as bridesmaid. L. L. Pritchard, brother
Of the bride. was best man. The we'd
ding was very quiet and Mr and Mrs
Smith left on an extended Mediterran-
can trip.
Mr.. Smith is a member OF the New
York Yacht Club. and OF the Eastern
Yacht Club. Mr.. Smith and his bride
will later take a cruise In his handsome
yacht Adrianne.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
LYDIA c. FLETCHER ENTERS
SUIT OVER REALTY

Proceedings in equity were instituted
today in the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict by Lydia Coyne Fletcher against
Matte c. Johnson, Albert a. Wilson, and
John b. Iarner. trustees. and the Wash
ington Loan and Trust Company. for the
purpose Of having the court declare a
conveyance of certain real estate to the
first named defendant void.
The litigation involves the title 20
thirty-two acres Of land. part Of the tract
known as Girl Portion" on Sixteenth
Street extended.
1t is also asked that the property be
sold and the proceeds distributed under
order Of the court.
Darlington q Behrend are named as
counsel for the complainant
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
COAL BAR0NS UNABLE TO
HELP BR00KLYN'S POOR
Reply to Borough President That Dis
tTibution Is Only Feasible
Through Dealers.

NEW YORK. Dec 26--Borough Presi-
lent Swanstrom. Of Brooklyn, received
letters this morning in response to his
request for coal for the poor. from E.
b. Thomas, president Of the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad Company: F. D. Underwood.
president OF the Erie Railroad Company,
and ". II. TruesdaIe, president Of the
Delaware. Lackewanna and Western
Railroad Company, telling him that il
would be impossible to make any ar
rangement with the borough authorities
for the distribution Of coal
All three writer's united in saying that
the only feasible way Of making an e.
fectlve distribution was through the
dealers. President Thomas said that his
company was supplying Brooklyn with
1000 tons a day. which is a larger per-
centage Of coal. considering the popula-
ton. than the company is giving any
other place.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MEEKER'S SHORTAGE
MAY REACH $4,000
Salvage Corps Nan Committed to
Jail

NEWARK. y. J.. Dec. 26.-Francis. J.
Meel1er, superintendent OF the fire SAL
wage corps, which is operated By the
Underwriters Protective Association Of
this city, who was arrested yesterday
while at his Christmas dinner, was held
in $4,000 bail when arraigned before
Judge Lambert. in the first precinct po-
lice court this morning.
No security was forthcoming and the
prisoner was again locked up. The
charge against him was that Of en-
bezzling 5000 from the Newark branch
Of the New Jersey Firemen's Relief As
sociatfon, Of which he was treasurer.
Formal complaint was made by William
Castley, presidsag Of the organization,
who is assistant chief OF the Newark hre
department Meeker made no state
ment when arraigned, and appeared
much disheartened He said he did not
care whether he secured bail or not.
The money which it is claimed he ap-
propriated is said to have been taken
from the fund Of the Firemsn's ?. Relief
Association for the benefit OF widows
and orphans Of fremen and disabled
firemen-
Meeker, though not connected directly
with the Newark fire department, was
known as one Of the best Ere lighters in
the city in his capacity as captain OF
the salvage corps, which is independ-
entity conducted by insurance companies.
Though the shortage named in the COM
plant is 5000. there is little doubt In
the minds OF the examiners who have
gone over Meeker's books that the dis
crepancy viii be ar least $50. 900
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
STABBED TO DEATH
ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Man Who Sang In Hallway Pays Life
for the Privilege.

YONKERs, n. Y. Dec. 26.-Joseph
Flynn and John McCudden. OF Yonkers.
celebrated Christmas Eve together. and
it ended in Flynn's death from a stab
wound About midnight the two men
were in a barber shop and had an arEu-
ment They started together along Nep-
perhan Avenue, and went into a hallway
and shouted and sang Paul Rellert. a
tenant. demonstrated. There was a
sCufTle in the hall Suddenly Flynn call
ed out that he had been stabbed and
when a doctor arrived Flynn was dead.
The coroner directed that Kellert be held
for the grand jury.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
DR.. A. L0REnZ DENIES
REPORTS OF BIG FEES
Obtains Only 100000 Fer Operations
Upon Armour Child in Chicago.

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-Dr. Adolph Lor-
enz. who returned to this city from BOs-
ton yesterday. positively denies the
newspaper reports concerning the large
fees he has received in this country. Ae-
c0rding 70 his statement be has received
only one fee IN America, and that In
Chicago. Of $4,000. DR.. LoeGz has been
in this country four months and he said
that his practice at home IL four months
would be worth that amount. DR.. Lorenz
said.
4 have seen a number OF private pa
tients In each Of the cities I visited. but,
as you Americans say, ia no instance have
they more than paid the freight As a
matter Of fact it has been the physi-
clans OF the various cities who have
prohted hy my visits. They are ny col
leagues, and 1 sn glad they did; but, you
see, remained only two. three, four, or
perhaps fyc days. During that time
was working in the hospitals, in the elm
les. The private patients began to come
in. and they we're operated upon by the
local surgeons who had Witnessed my
'-AAA-AA1- A1--L 4 an BA14 4 ELLlE- ne LElp
has been the crowning success q rag liss-
Ny trip here has been successful ethf-
cally, but not materially"
Dr. Lorenz said that he is deeply CRATE
ful for the hospitality and kindness he
has received at the hands Of Americans.
He thinks the United States a great and
growing country- He has only pleasant
memories Of his short soiourn in the
large cities Of the land.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
OPERATION PERFORMED
ON YOUNG MRS. CLARK
Made Necessary by Discovery Of an Alb
scess-Patient Stands Shock
Well.

BUTTE, Mont. Dec. 26.-As last re-
sort a surgical operation was yesterday
performed on Mrs. W. A. Clark. jr. II
was made necessary by the discovery Of
an abscess on the right side.
The operation was performed by DIT.
Perkins. OF Denver. Soon after he issued
bulletin TO the effect that the patient
had stood the operation well. and was
resting easy despite It's serious nature.
In the morning Mrs. Clark directed the
distribution OF Christmas gifts among
her friends and servants. and tried to
cheer those about her by saying she was
not so III as they feared
Mrs. Culver arrived from New York
last evening
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREE FIRE.

The imitation snow on a Christmas tree
at 1912 G Street northwest caught fire
last night and damage OF about $3.50 to
the building and furniture resulted. The
tree was IN the apartments Of Boyd Wat
son, and II is supposed the children play
ing about II set fire 10 the light material.
The smoke penetrated every part Of the
house. and the numerous dwellers there
were thrown into panic. Engine Com
pany No / RESPONDED to tie alarm.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR
POOR SoUTHERNERS

Christmas gifts we're sent to about half
hundred poor SOutherners yesterday
by the relief committee OF the Cen
federate Veterans Association. This
work is entirely separate from the gen
eral charity work done by the associa-
tion. The fund for the Christmas gifts
is donated by The weIl-to-do members
OF the organization, and is not drawn
from the bank asoount OF the associa-
tion.
The work is in the hands Of the gen
eral relief committee composed OF John
H. Walsh, chairman; Dr. ". P. Young.
Major w. p. COuper, Or. A. P. Mitchell,
and Dr. G.. Wythe Cook.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
MINUTE MEN INVITED.

An invitation has been extended By
the Governors Foot Guard Of Hart
ford, Conn, 10 the Minute Men OF
Washington tn participate in the inau-
gural reception ceremonies and ball
January z, when COvernor-elect Cham
barlain VIII be installed in Office The
Foot Guards have the distraction of
being the oldest military organization
in the country, while the Minute Men
OF Washington is one Of the youngest
to use the original a A...:sss5e-Tican uniform.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
DEUrscHER vEREIN ELECTION.

At the annual meeting OF the Deuts-
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
President. Kurt Voelckner: first vice
president. W. Ruckdaeschel; second vice
president. Henry WassmanD; secreta-
ry, Gustav Bender; treasurer. Charles
T. Gerner.
The Verein will be Incorporated under
the name OF the United German Socie-
ties of the District of Columbia At
present there are fifteen independent
societies aud thirty individuals rep
resented In the organization.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
RISING SUN LODGE OPENS.

At the annual meeting OF Rising sun
Lodge. No. 1865. G. L. o. o. f., the fol-
lowing were elected:
Quarterly officers Thomas Marshall
n c.; Samuel II. Bond. v G.: James
l. Green, r. s; John r. Francis. n. F.;
Henry Ricks, p. n F.; Caeear Griffin. P.
n G.
Annual Ofhcers-William H White.
chaplain: Rev. William J. Houa-a
treasurer: Edgar z. Kicks. P. s. James
II. Coleman. advoc6te: James c. Doyl-
ing. NJ. D.. examining physician.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
HAD KINGS HEAD IN 1898;
WANTS CAPITALISTS HEADS
Striking Mil Workers Terrorize Ii
1oges. FIance-Leader MoePs
Incendiary Harangue.

LIMOGES. Haute. vicnne. France.
Dec. 26.-This town was thrown into a
state OF panic last evening by striking
mill workers. The strikers ran through
the streets singing songs
They we're met by party o. gen
darmes. but drove the officers back with
sticks and stones The disturbers then
sacked several houses. and attempted to
storm the city hall
Tho strike leader. Noel. stirred the
workmen up with fierce haranguc. in
the course Of which ne said.
"In 1893. our fathers had the kings
head IN 1902 we want the capitalists
heads"
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
SAYS COAL WILL LAST
$50 YEARS LONGER
Mine Inspector Calculates That Last
Lump viii Be Dug in This
Country in 2o52.

SHARON. Pa. Dec. 26.-T x. Adams.
a mine inspector Of Mercer county. says
that the last lump Of coal viii be- mined
in the United States in the year 2O52.
lie says there is about enough coal IN
The United States 10 last zoo years az the
present rate Of consumption. but points
out that the demand doubles every six
teen years, and should the ratio be con-
tinued the coal viii be exhausted within
the next 80 years
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
WOMEN WEEP WHEN
COAL SUPPLY GIVES OUT

NEW YORK. Dee 26.-Fiye hundred
men. women. and children were in line
In front OF Joseph Cohn's coal yard In
Delaney Street yesterday waiting to buy
lo-cent pals Of coal when it was an
nounced that the coal had given out
Many women wept Others talked Of
violence squad Of police prevented
trouble There was still coal at Bar
ber's yard IN Water Street. but the
place was closed a. p. III. TO the dis
appointment Of several hundred per
sons.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
THREE YEAR R-OLD STOWAWAY
IN AN ITALIAN STEAMSHIP

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-On board the
Italian steamship Citta Di NIilano. which
arrived today from Genoa and Naples,
was boy stowaway three years old. He
was classed on board as "Clandestine. q"
The boy refused to give any account Of
himself
It was believed that his mother was on
board aud would appear when landed at
Ellis Island.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
DIR. RADCLIFFE'S SERMON.

DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor OF the
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
viii. according TO his usual custom on
the last Sunday OF each year. give a re-
view OF the worlds history for the year
in the various departments of politics.
art, science, literature, and religion, in
cluding tributes to the distinguished
dead and definite contributions to hu-
man knowledge and advancement.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
SPRAY TO KILL PLANT PEST
PROVES FATAL TO CATTLE
Poisoned Hyacinths Treated by the
Government Causes Many Deaths.

PALATKA. Fla. Dec. 26.-Cattlemen
are excited over numerous deaths among
cattle. caused by poisoned hyacinths.
which we're sprayed by the Government
IN efforts TO exterminate the pest IN
Florida. Arsenic in small proportions is
one Of the ingredients in the spray used
by the Government Ducks. fish. and
cattle die from its effects, IL is alleged.
The Government viii order an investi-
cation. and the work has stopped tenn
porarily.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
BOYS OUTNUMBER THE
GIRLS IN CITY OF CULTURE

BOSTON. Dec. 26.--This city is stalls
tically on the side OF Mrs Lille Dever-
eauX Blake in her claim that the coun-
try has not enough girls. for Boston
birth records natly contradict the IA
nous claim that there are three women
10 every man in Boston.
The health department statistics show
that more boys are born than girls Fer
example. in 1900 the number Of boys
horn ig reported 0s s.276. as compared
90 1915. so ID has been for the last
twelve years with the exception OF 1891
when more girls were born.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
ITALY WILLING TO
ACCEPT ARBITRATION

ROME. Dec. 26.-The Italian note IN
reply 10 the suggestion Of arbitration OF
the Venezuelan troubles accepts the
proposition to submit the matters in dis
pute 70 arbitration on condition that
the arbitrator viii settle all disputed
questions and that the claims OF Italy
shall rank with those OF Great Britain
and Germany.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
GOVERNOR YATES TRIP
TO CUBA ABANDONED
Wires From Maini, Were Ship In
Which he Took Passage
Arrives Disabled.

SPRINGFIELD, IL, Dec 26.-Cover-
nor Yates has abandoned his trip to
Cuba This information was contained
in a telegram received by Acting Gov
ernor Northcott.
The ship on which Governor and Mrs.
Yates expected to make the trip arrived
at Miami. Fla. disabled. having suf-
fered an accident For that reason the
trip was abandoned.
Governor Yates is expected home in
time to spend New Year at the man
sion.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
FREDERIC HUMBERT
REPORTED DEAD
No Confirmation of Rumor That Body
Was Found In His Cell.

PARIS. Dec. 26.-A rumor Is current
here that Frederic Humbert. the hus-
band Of the notorious Nine. Humbert. Of
Crawford millions fame, has been
found dead in his cell in the Jail at Mad
rid. Thus far no confirmation Of the
rumor has been obtained.
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
CHAMBERLAIN AT NATAL.

DURHAM. Natal. Dec 26-The war
ship Good Hope. with Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain and Mrs. Chamberlain
aboard. arrived here today Mr.. Cham
berlain landed at iO.30 this morning, and
was greeted by enormous aud enthusias-
tic crowds
The Washington times., 1902-12-26
PRESIDENT CASTRO
WATCHING REVoLUTIoNISTS

PARIS, Dec. ga Caracas dispatch
to the "Matin' says the reason given
for President Castro's journey from the
capital 10 La Victoria was that he
wished TO spend Christmas with his fam
ily. The Presidents real object. how
ever, is 10 closely watch the movements
Of the reyolutionists.