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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
A PRAIRIE CAVERN.
Interesting Hole Where Caves Would
Not Be Looked For.

From the Oklahoma State Capitol
At a spot eleven miles southeast Of this
place, in the level prainrie upland, Is an
opening about forty feet in diameter and
sixty feet in depth. By clinging to Its
rocky and precipitous walls person may
descend to the bottom and there find the
openings to the two caves. one leading
westward and the other to the east For
years this cave has been known as Rock
Prairie Cave. It Is one Of the most strik-
ing natural curiosities in the Chickasaw
nation. The caves are Of unknown length.
and through one PUSHES a subterranean
stream of great depth In places and Of
icy GOODNESS. Exploring parties have ven
tured into these labyrinths for hundreds OF
yards but the danger of becoming lost has
prevented thorough examination of the
underground passages.
The cave leading westward Is easiest Of
access, and contains a number of spacious
chambers. The room Is about seventy feet
square and fifty feet from the floor to the
ceiling The floor Is INSTRUCTED with huge
powders. The darkness and stiffness are
intense. Picnic parties sometimes go there
and with a large bowlder for a table eat
their luncheons in the glare Of torches that
cast uncar1ny shadows along the massive
walls.
Timid persons hesitate in venturing into
the depths of the eastern cave. The pas
sage slants downward at an angle that
compels the explorer to crawl and slip and
slide for nearly one hundred feet before
reaching spot where person may stand
upright and walk safely. From the dark
ness echoes the sound Of rushing water,
which later is found to be a stream which
runs from eight to thirty feet in width and
from six inches to many feet in depth.
Men have waded in the stream until the
water reached their chins and then gone in
a boat to points where they were unable
to touch bottom with the longest oars.
A farmer carried his boat into the cave
it's end. At a depth estimated to be two
hundred feet below the surface of the
ground is natural bridge formed by q
huge stone that fell across the stream The
water plunges underneath this bridge like
a mill race. A boat can be pulled over the
bridge, however, and launched on the other
side. About one hundred feet below the
bridge the stream widens into a broad,
deep pool. with high vaulted roof. Beau
tiful stalagmites and stalactites adorn this
chamber. Two hundred feet below this pool
.-le passage Is difficult. 1t is claimed that
this cave has been explored for a mile.
The stream is believed to find its outlet at
a spring about three miles from the en-
trance to the cave. The spring Is of great
size and volume and flows with remarkable
bois and gushes as il chOked with the
flood of water that pours from its mouth
The stream in Rock Prairie Cave rises
when there is a heavy rainfall in the sur
rounding country, and the increased flow
Of both spring and stream at such times
is taken as evidence that they are con-
nected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Bishop Spalding's Lecture.

THE Theme Of Education" chosen by
Bishop Spalding as the subject of his lee
ture next Sunday night at the Columbia
Theater. is one that appeals to all. The
subject is not discussed by Bishop Spalding
from Catholic point Of view, but from a
broad, liberal and comprehensive stand
point. Bishop Spalding will have as au-
ditors mex. Sunday night such men as
Archbishop Falconio. Bishop Conaty, the
presidents Of the Columbian, Howard and
Georgetown universities, and many of the
members of the faculties of these uniyer-
sites and of the Catholic University and
affiliated colleges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
BoYD'S AND VICINITY.
Dastardly Attempt to Murder Law
renee Jones, a Farmer.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
BOYD'S. Nd. January 20, 1903.
A very mysterious murderous assault oc-
CURED at Dickersons. near Boyd's, Satur-
day night last, the circumstances of which
have just been made public. It Is said that
Lawrence Jones. young farmer Of that
vicinity had been out driving. and when
nearing his home in his buggy he was shot
at by some person to him unknown The
bullet penetrated his overcoat and top coat
and passed from his elbow down to the
wrist, thence falling to the floor of the
buggy. Mr.. Jones suffered pain from the
force Of the bullet. which made a very
dark blue bruise on the arm and evidently
had hurt the bone. After the shot was
fired he hurried home and told his brother
OF the attempt upon his life. They told no
one but Sheriff Collier of the affair, though
not until Mr.. Jones had missed a sum of
money amounting to $3.50 from his desk.
Sheriff Collier has the matter in hand.
and an arrest may soon follow From evil
dence at hand 1t Is conclusive that the per-
son who did the shooting crept up to the
buggy. raised the rear curtain and fired
a revolver. The bullet penetrated the cush-
ion of the back. which the attempted muir
derer evidently mistook for the form OF the
young man. The bullet passed thence to
Mr.. Jones' clothing, as stated. The shoot
ing occurred within six miles Of Boyd's.
strange disease Is making its appear
ance among horses and cattle in the vi
cinity of Tuscarora, just west of here. and
Is killing off number of very fine animals.
The disease has the appearance Of CHAMBERS,
and Is said to be contagious The secretion
which forms in the mouth of an animal
affected by it seems to come from ulcers,
and the nose and mouth become very sore.
The animals become weak and drowsy and
soon die.
The two victims-Louis Hahn, fireman,
and George Graham. brakeman-of the ex-
plosion Of engine 1856 on the Baltimore and
Ohio at Monrovia Sunday morning last
about fifteen miles from here were buried
in Baltimore today. Reports this morning
are to the effect that Charles Cutsail, en-
gineer. is doing well. as is Fireman Will
liam Steinacker, who is an extra fireman
on the road 81 j11t' q.
The explosion completely unnerved every
man In the vicinitSa Engineer Cutsail was
blown backward aYdslfis clothing caught
fire. Schumacher was et,1own down steep
bank his clothing Being one mass of
flames. Hahn and Graham were each
blown 100 yards. 6nef sof them landing
ahead of the engine 6nIthe tracks and the
other down an embanknent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Annual Election Held.

The Azarias Litaftaffyn Society of St Johns
College held its Semi annual election yes
terday. Joseph EfBerf was elected presi-
dent; Adolph Yfi Sshafhirt and John
Schmitt, vice presidents; Daniel H. Ryan.
secretary: Joseph frhsgerald. treasurer, and
Augustus Dreka, librarian. The executive
committee consists 5fiMessrs. Emmanuel
Chaffiot. James O'Toofe Francis S. Milo
vich The entertainment. committee is
composed of Messrs Dennis e. Connell,
James e. Nolan and w. r. Darr.
The outgoing officers were Mr.. Dennis e.
Connell. president: Messrs. Joseph C. Ell
bert and Joseph Fitzgerald. vice presi-
dents; Mr.. James E. Nolan, secretary; Mr..
Daniel H. Ryan. treasurer, and Mr. J.
Lewis Freeman, librarian.
The society Is composed Of the students
OF the college department and bureau OF
commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS
NAVIGATION OF CANAL TO BE
CONTROLLED BY SYNDICATE
Rumored Change in System on the
Waterway-Site Purchased for
Masonic Temple.

According to information received in
Georgetown from Williamsport, Md. shippers
of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and that
company have Joined forces. and hereafter
the navigation on that waterway will be
controlled by a syndicate. If the reported
new policy Of the canal company Is carried
out all boats which are now being operated
on the canal by private individuals Will be
bought up by the syndicate.
Boatmen now in Georgetown were very
much surprised to learn of the proposed
change in the method Of the management
Of the shipping business of tho waterway,
and are very anxious to get information 1t
was learned that Mr.. G. L. Nicholson. gen
eral manager of the Chesaoeake and ONO
Canal Company. whose office IS located Ii
Georgetown has had several conferences
lately with members of the shipping Irnls
and a representative body Of boatnen 1t
Is said that Mr.. Nicholson made pTopo-
sition to the boatmen whereby the new
company offers to engage. them to take
charge Of the boats at 81 salary or $!'U
month, each captain to hire, board ana pa!
the usual crew of men. and the syndicate
agreeing to furnish the mule ans, Ieed
and boat rigging. The boatmen have the
matter under consideration, and It Is ex-
pected they will make answer to the prop
osit1on within a few days.
The shippers In Georgetown are yer! ret
fcent as to the proposed change In policy.
It is understood the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company is q party to the scheme
and that every boat traversing the canal
will become the property OF the new COM
pany within a short time. 1t Is suggested
that despite the fact that the shippers are
selling their boats, they will be more or
| les. interested in the affairs of the new
company and will prooaSy be stockholders,
thereby having voice as to how the new
system shall be operated.
Tenleytown Masonic Temple.
It was officially announced this morning
that the Tenleytown Masonic Hall Associa-
ton has purchased a site for the proposed
Masonic Temple to be built at that place.
The land was obtained from Mr.. Eli Riley,
and Is located on the east side of WiscOn-
sin avenue about 100 yards north of Grant
road. The ground has frontage of forty
five feet on Wisconsin avenue and Is $50
feet In depth. The demolitt IN Of the dwell
ing now located on the site will be COM
menced within a short time. and work on
the proposed temple will he started as soon
as possible. According to the plans the
building will cost $4,000.
Brief Mention.
Hunter, died yesterday morning at her
home. 3611 Prospect avenue, Of pneumonia
| after short illness. Four daughters and
four sons survive her. Funeral services
over her remains will be held tomorrow
morning at Trinity Church.
The Ladies' Aid Society Of st. Adams
Church gave supper last evening at the
parish guild house on the Murdoch Mill
road. A musical and literary program was
| rendered. and the function was we'll at
tended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
! sURRENDERs TO POLICE.
Man Giving Name Of Simmons Cor
fesses to Embezzlement.

Detective Horne was seated in the front
Office at police headquarters last night
when a young man entered and said he
wanted to see an officer. He called to sur
render. he said. in order that he might be
retu' ned to Philadelphia to answer a charge
Of enbezzlement. His name was given as
Sam.lel Simmons. and he told the detective
that he had Incorporated 500 while
working for the Acme Tea Company last
September. He had also taken a similar
sum from the firm of Robinson & Crawford.
He said he had been wandering about the
country since he left Philadelphia, and he
is now anxious to return and pay the pen
atty In order that he will no longer be a
fugitive. An officer came here from Phila-
delphIa today to take Simmons back for
trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Anacostia Items.

The funeral of James Oden. one of the
best known colored citizens OF this part
of the District, whose death occurred few
days since. was held yesterday afternoon
at o'clock from the Campbell A. M E.
Church, on Nichols avenue Rev. Frank p
Lewis. the pastor, officiated. The body
was buried in Moore.s cemetery Hills
da,e. The deceased was about seventy
years of age. His home was on Stanton
avenue, and he made living among the
white people of the community
Albert Edelin,. cofored, fourteen years old
Is at Providence Hospital. having been re.
moved from the home OF relatives on Rail-
road avenue. Anacostfa. suffering from Sc
we're burns received across the District line
in Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
JOHN CURRY ARRESTED.
Charged With Having Shot Robert
Snowden Near Rockville,

A message was received at police head
quarters this morning from Deputy Sheriff
Seiby stating that he had apprehended
John Curry, colored who is charged with
having shot and probably fatally wounded
Robert Snowden. also colored, at Norbeek.
Montgomery county. Md, Sunday morning.
IT was said that the Shooting was acct
dental, but yesterday. when 1t was apparent
that the victim was in danger Of dying,
county officials visited Garfield Hospital
AMI took the wounded mans ante-mortem
sta tement. Snowden's condition Is critical,
Curry was caught at Sandy Spring, where
he lived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Ice in Tidal Basin Broken I'm

Tine harbor police boat Vigilant yesterday
afternoon at high water went up to the
tidal basin and spent several hours cruising
up and down its length, breaking up the
new ice which was formed by the cold
weather Sunday and Monday nights This
was done In order to prevent any attempt
by thoughtiess persons to skate upon the
Ice When the boat left the basin she had
so broken the ice that it was impossible to
get on 1t from the shore without swimming.
The warm sun rays of today are completing
the work In the basin which the Viyilant
began yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
THE AGRICULTURAL BILL.
An Increase of s2e, 900 Over the Cur.
rent Law,

Representa- tive Wadsworth. chairman OF the
House committee on agriculture, yesterday
reported the agricultural appropriation bill.
which carries s.. 23s $50. an increase of $29.-
900 over the last appropriation and 100000
less than the estimates. An increase of
10000 is allowed the bureau Of animal in
dustry to enable the Secretary to enlarge
quarantine stations and to carry out the
provisions Of the oleomargarine act.
The appropriation for irrigation investi-
cation is $4,000 as against SIS, OO0 the cur
rent appropriation. The report says the re-
duction Is due to the fact that the expert
tinuance of so large an appropriation Is un-
necessary.
Provision is made for an assistant chief
Of the weather bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
ANOTHER HoLD-UP.
Colored Man Attempts to Rob Driver
in South Washington.

There was another 'hold-up' this morn
ing in South Washington. according to
a report made to the police by Albert H
Manheimer, driver. employed by the Hill
man Packing Company. He complained
that he was on M street southwest between
9Th and Water streets when a colored man
called to him that bundle had dropped
from his wagon. He got off the wagon to
pick up the bundle, when the colored man.
he said. grabbed him and made an attempt
to rob him. His assailant was frightened
away before he succeeded in getting any
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Police Object to Sign.

John S. Duffle & Co. Of 612 F street north
west have complained to the Commissioners
that the police will not allow them to main-
tain small sign on tree box in front of
their place Of business. The sign is an ad-
vertisement OF the firm. Major Sylvester
has reported to the Commissioners that Sec
ton q Of article of the police regulations
expressly forbids any such signs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
Constitutional Curiosities.

From the Tendon ,Weeka Survey.
1t Is a curious comment upon the working
OF our constitution that while the house
OF commons is called upon to discuss and
decide many matters of merely parochiaI
interest such vital questions as contracting
treaties with foreign nations can be set
tied by single minister without the con-
sent or even knowledge Of the members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
The Infant

takes first to human milk: that failing. the mother
turns at once to cows milk as the hest substitute.
Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk 10 q cows
milk scientifically adapted to the human infant.
Stood hrst for forty-nve years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21
LOCAL BILL PASSED
ACTION OF THE HOUSE YESTER-
DAY AFTERNOON.
Chairman Babcock's Criticism Of Ap-
preparations Committee for Cut
ting Commissioners Estimates.

The District of Columbia appropriation
bill was passed by the House yesterday
afternoon. An effort was made to strike
out the Legislative limitation requiring five
years actual experience on the part of the
chief of the fire department, but without
avail. The cutting down Of the salary OF
the chief Of police from 81 Goo as proposed
in the bill. to So. 300, the amount fixed by
the current law, was the only practical
change IN the measure made during it's con-
sideration.
The feature Of the consideration OF the
bill in the House was the criticism Of the
policy Of the appropriations committee in
regard to financing the permanent improve
ment projects in the District, made by
Representative Babcock, chairman or the
committee on the District of Columbia. Mr..
Babcock was replied to in detail by both
Mr.. McCleary Of the appropriations COM
mittee and by Mr.. Burkett of the same COM
| mittee. This debate is most interesting to
those interested in the Districts financial
welfare, as showing the position Of the
advocates of the "pay-as-you-go" policy OF
the appropriations committee and the loan
policy as advocated by the District COM
mittee.
After Mr.. Babcock had given notice thai
he should bring in bill for $1O.OoO.OOO
loan, Mr.. McCleary remarked in an under
tone: "All right, we are ready for you any
time" showing that there is to be decided
opposition to this measure when 1t comes
nm for consideration next Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-21

IT want to say. Mr.. Chairman, that if we
pursue this policy these large appropriations
the extraordinary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES be
met out of the current revenues of the Dis
trict. and 1t means that within ten years
grass will be growing in the streets of
Washington; 1t means. further. that we will
be like a country town instead of setting
a pattern to the world as the greatest CAPT.
tai of the greatest nation on earth.
II want to say further, Mr.. Chairman.
that / never knew of a constituent of
member Of this House who would criticise
his members action or his vote for liberal,
decent appropriation for this great capital.
When they come here they say, This Is our
capital" And the committee on the District
OF Columbia has stood here to maintain 1t
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
MEETS FATHER WHOM
SHE MOURNED AS DEAD
MlSSourian Returns From Manila
Despite Department Report.

CHICAGO. July 2--Richard Anderson.
reported by the Government as having
died IN Manila. and Mrs. Henry Hage-
man. father and daughter, met face 70
face in a waiting room of the Libby.
McNeili g. Libby plant at the stock
yards yesterday.
When the Spanish American war was
on Anderson became a member of Com
pany c, Missouri Volunteers. from St
Joseph. Mo. The War Department re-
ported his death at Manila in 1893 The
mother being already dead. Miss Ander-
son decided 10 go 10 Germantown, Pa.
where she had an only aunt. Soon after
her arrival there her relative died and
she was left alone in the world.
Miss Anderson went to work in Phfla-
delphia. where she met and later mar
ried Henry Hageman. They were in
Chicago yesterday on their honeymoon
and went TO the stock yards to see one
of the sights of the city.
There Mr. Anderson, her father, had
just arrived few hours previously with
load of cattle from his place In Mis-
souri,
There recognition was instantaneous
and the meeting joyful. Last night a
happy trio departed for the old home.
near St. Joseph, No. Mr.. Anderson ex-
plained that the Government had u
him with another Anderson. who had
been transferred from another company
into his, and who had died of fever
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
FATAL HEAD-0N COLLISION
BETWEEN FREIGHT TRAINS

ROANOKE, Va, July 2-There was a
head-on collision between two freight
trains on the Virginia and Southwestern
Railway, near Venable siding last night,
Fireman L. II. Fain. aged twenty five.
was instantly killed. and Engineer r.
c. Clowers received injuries which Will
prove fatal. Both lived at Bristol, and
have families there. Engineer Sumter
and Fireman Bondurant. who were on
the eastbound train, jumped, Is did two
brakemen, all of them escaping with
slight injuries. The trains met on n
sharp curve, and the engines were
wrecked. The accident is attributed 20
the misreading Of orders.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
PRESIDENT AND TAFT
TO EXCHANGE MESSAGES
Mackay RuShes Preparations for
Fourth Of July.

OYSTER BAY, y. Y. July 2.-Samuel
Nelson Hinkley. an old college friend OF
the President, is at Sycamore Hill today.
He arrived on the 1920 p. m. train
and took lunch with the family of .he
President
Clarence ". Machay. head OF the
Pacific Gable Company. who was to have
visited the President today, telephoned
late last night that he would be unable
10 come on account of an unexpected
rush of work connected with the com
pletion Of the line to Manila and the
preparations for the President and Gov
ernor Taft to exchange messages on Sat
urday.
The cable wires have been installed in
Secretary Loebs Office and today or to-
morrow the sending and receiving in
struments will be put in.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
AUTOMOBILE CASE IS
ARGUED IN COURT
{. J. Lockwood'S Effort to Prevent
Enforcement Of Regulations.

The case OF Carl J. Lockwood against
the Commissioners. which is generally
known as the automobile case, came mp
for hearing today before Justice Gould
Mr.. Lockwood seeks 10 restrain the Com
missioners from putting into effect the
proposed neutrality-suspicious. He has
fled two petitions in the Supreme Court
OF the District with practically the same
purpose In view.
Justice Gould heard argument on one
petition Some time AGO. The court will
announce its decision in reference to
both petitions at the same time.
Mr.. lockwood is represented by Lam
bert & Baker. and the Commissioners by
Corporation Counsel DuvaII and Assist
ant Counsel F. II. Thomas.
The Washington times., 1903-07-02
BRIDE ON WEDDING EVE
DESERTS NO. | FOR NO. 2
Plymouth Girl Marries and Sends Fare
well.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July Miss
Emily Hutchinson created a sensation in
Plymouth by deserving the man she was
engaged 10 marry and welded another
Cards had been issued for her marriage
20 Chester Renshaw, a we'll known young
resident. Extensive preparations had
been made for the wedding, which was
20 have been church affair. and to have
taken place this evening.
The prospective bridegroom spent the
better part of yesterday looking after
the floral decorations. The bride had
her tro5seeu ready, ard last evening Rem
shaw gave a farewell supper TO his male
friends
But ali his hopes were shattered when
the mall brought letter 10 him from
the woman he was engaged to marry
last evening
The contents are as follows:
Dear Chester: l hope you will for
give me for what I have done, but
think II is all for the best. ] told you I
did not love you enough to marry YOU
but you did not seem TO care. am sorry
that you and | must part, but by the
time you receive this I will be married
Forgive me and good-by, DAISY
The mother of the young woman was
apprised Of the marriage Of her daughter
to another in the following telegram:
'A.arried Richard 3 o'clock this after
noon. Rev. Jones, Wilbcsbarre. Leave
for Toronto $50. VIII write you.
DAISY"
Miss Hutchinson came 10 this city late
yesterday evening and met Richard
Thomas. After procuring a marriage
license they went TO the residence os
Rev Or. II. l. Jones and were married.
They left on the first train for Canada