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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
AFFAIRS In aEoRaETowN.
Insurance Company, Obtains Judgment
in Suit for-Premium

Z Mr.. Samuel C.IMills. justice of the peace,
presiding Temporarily Yin the Georgetown
district yesterday afternoon rendered de-
cision in favor OF, the plaintiff in connection
with the proceedings, instituted, by the
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New
York against W. NJ. Emerson, to recover
the sum of $1O9 alleged to be due as pre-
MUM on life insurance policy.
According to testimony adduced at the
hearing Mr. Emerson's life was insured for
$1,000 by John Costello. agent Of the COM
pany. Mr.. Emerson admitted having been
insured. but declared that by special ar
rangement with the agent he Emerson)
was not to pay the notes given for the sum
involved. but that under the agreement,
they were to be met by the agent. The
agent. Mr.. Emerson stated. was to profit by
the transaction through increased salary or
prize remuneration. which the company Of
fered to agents writing the largest amount
OF business In a specified time Agent Cos
teilo. Mr.. Emerson stated. lacked 5000 of
the necessary amount. of business. The de-
PENDANT explained that the prize offered, &C
cording to his understanding, was sufficient
to warrant the payment of the premiums
by the agent.
In rendering his decision, Judge Mills
stated that the notes. duly signed. the sig
natures not having been denied, were prfma
facie evidence Of the debt. the consideration
being the insurance policy In the possession
The Christian Endeavor Society Of Mount
Tabor M. p. Church has elected officers as
follows. President, Miss Lula Cameron /:
vice president, Mr.. Edward Blackman; cor
responding secretary. Mrs Charles Came
ron; recording secretary, Mr.. Elmer Bur-
dette; treasurer, Miss Matte Knott; pianist.
Miss Jessie Knott; Junior superintendent.
Miss Minnie Myers: assistant junior super
intendent, Mr.. Walter Gillian: delegate to
the District Christian Endeavor Union, Mr..
Edward Chamberlain.
Inc chairmen of the various committees
are as follows: Lookout. Mrs. Charles Cam
eron: social. W. ]. Conlin; Sunday school,
Clyde Hunt missionary. Miss Jessie Knott:
prayer meeting, Charles Cameron: music,
Walter Gillian; sick and calling. Mrs.
Ernest Knott: temperance. r. Bland
Phelps; flower. Miss Nettie Sherier; Rev.
J. H. Straughn. pastor
John Moran. four years old, whose home
is at 2SO7 M street. was painfully injured
ABOUT o'clock yesterday. He jumped on a
wagon, owned by John Harrigan. and in
getting off fell to the street. His collar
bone was broken. and he sustained seri-
Gus wound in the head. He was treated at
the Georgetown University Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Asks for Trial by Jury.

Henry Brown. a colored resident Of South
Washington. was taken into custody last
night by Policeman Lester and locked up
at the fourth precinct police station. where
two charges of false pretenses were filed
against him., He asked fore trial by Jury
when he appeared in the United States
branch of the Police Court today, and hear
ing of the cases was postponed until a
later date H.
Robert johnson. coiored. OF 041 Golden
street, by representing that the latter s
wife needed that amount to make up the
rent money. 1t Is also alleged that he Sc
cured similar amount from Eldridge
Fisher, Johnson's cousin, by the same rep
resentation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
GOVERNMENT RoNnS
Baltimore Markets,
Special Dispatch to TIE Evening Star.

BALTIMORE October 2.-FLOUR-Steady. I'M
barrels
5iEAT-Unsettled; spot contract. s0Aasoas
spot No. red western. S31aas3S; October sofia
500: November, Sassy: December s3lhas3si
steamer No. red, 72aa73; receipts, 6,53T bush
731eaSOE.
CORN-Dull; spot. 51a51M; October 51a51h ;
November. old or new. soy asked; year. 49a49h /;
January, 4SH asked: steamer mixed 49a49k; re-
cepts. "a. pa bushels: exports. 17.143 bushels;
southern white corn. 52a54; DO yellow. 52a54
OATS-Firm: No. 2 white, 421.; No mixed
401sa41; receipts 7.194 bushels.
RYE-Firm; No. 2. 5sa5sh; No. 2 western. 59a
59Ja: receipts g, 1856 bushels.
HAY-Steady. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Firm, unchanged.
BUTTER-Unchanced.
EGGS-Advancing, 25a25k.
CHEESE-Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unehanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Extension of Kalorama Avenue Desired

Mr.. John w. Rankin has written TO the
Commissioners stating that property own
ers on Wyoming avenue have spoken to him
relative to securing a recommendation from
the municipal authorities for the extension
of Kaiorama avenue through from Column
bia road to 10Th street, short half block
He stated that a similar extension was re-
Gently made for the people Of Wyoming
avenue one square below. and has not only
convenienced them very much, but has
added to the general appearance at that
point. II assume" says the writer that
it is not part of the existing policy to
permit a street, to be cut into and left with
it's two ends disjointed. This is what is
very likely to- happen unless the Commits
sioners promptly recommend that Kalora-
ma avenue be- cut through at the point [
mention The, matter has been referred to
the engineer department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
No Strike on New JERSEY Lines

NEWARK, y. j.. October 1.-The en-
ployes of the Public Service Corporation,
which controls a big system of trolley lines
In this and adjacent counties. have voted
overwhelmingly against a strike on the
companys system. according to a state
ment made today by National Treasurer
Orr OF the Amalgamated Association Of
Street and Electric Railway Employees
Seventy-fve per cent of the votes cast yes
tercay in Essex. Passaic. Hudson and
Union counties were against the proposed
strike he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
MOST DELIBERATE SUICIDE.
David A. McRitchie Jumped Into
River at New York.

NEW YORK, October "A man supposed
to have been David A McRitchie OF WIS
casett, Maine. jumped from the pier at
West 18th street early today, swan out 100
feet and sank He evidently destroyed
himself with most remarkable calmness
for in his hat, which he laid upon the pier.
was a letter giving instructions to noury
relatives. and includes his last VIII anu
testament.
The writer stated that he desired his
baggage, at an uptown hotel should be
forwarded to David J. McRitchie. wash
ington. d. c. The suicides body has not
been recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
THE FACTS CALLED FOR.
immigration Inspector at San Fran
cisco Asked for a Report.

In anticipation of protest to the State
Department by the Chinese minister. and
with the view to furnishing a Justification
for their course in the matter of the de-
tention of LANG Hsun. the brother of the
minister. and the party which accompanied
him to the United States. the officials of
the immigration bureau have called upon
the inspector at San Francisco to make an
immediate report of all the circumstances
surrounding the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Files His Answer.

Answer was fled today by the Postmaster
General to the, rule requiring him to show
cause why periodical known as the Daily
Live Stock Record,' should not be ad-
mitted to the United States mail as second
class matter. The Postmaster General con-
tends that Sidney O. Sherwood, editor and
proprietor of the periodical in question. has
not complied will. the requirements OF the
law relating to- classifying mall matter, as
prescribed by the Post Office Department.
The answer OF, the Postmaster General
was filed through Special Attorney H. H.
Classic,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Defendants Enter Pleas.

When arraigned today before Chief JUS
tiee Clabaugh of the District Supreme Court
plea of guilty was entered by each OF the
following: George Burke. assault with a
dangerous weapon; William johnson and
Arthur Pinkney and Thomas Spillman,
housebreaking: and Joseph Hart, robbery.
Each OF the following entered a plea of
not guilty: Joseph Simpson and William
Fox. assault with a dangerous weapon;
Richard Smith. alias Jackson. housebreak-
ing; Jack A. Ford. housebreaking; John W.
Burnley and Andrew Holland rape and Wal
ter Britton. alias Clay, robbery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Will of Adolph J. Schafhirt.

The will Of the late Adolph J. Schafhirt
who conducted a pharmacy at the corner
of North Capitol and II streets. has been
filed for probate. His entire estate is left
to his wife. Sallie A. Schafhirt, who is
named executrix. The will was signed
June IL 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The Increase in the transactions on the
Washington Stock Exchange which has
been such feature of the last few days
does fot seem: to have much influence in
bringing out the large proportion of the
listed securities which are generally classed
as inactive This class includes some Of the
most desirable Of the securities. but they
are held for Investment purposes. and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Return of Assistant Secretary Darlins

Assistant Secretary Darling of the Navy
Department has returned to the city from
a short visit to his home at Remington.
VT, and Is acting secretary of the navy
today in the absence of Secretary Moody.
Judge Darling is accompanied by his wife
and children. and has taken premises 17:s0
MASSACHUSETTS, avenue for the winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Murder and Suicide.

NEW YORK. October Fritz Shoeman
today shot and killed Louis Zetzel In a
grocery store on West 9th street and then
going home committed suicide. Zettzel re-
Gently bought the store from Shoeman, and
the men Quarreled about the SALE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Todav's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption. SS99I4 Government receipts
from internal revenue $3.50 2,5; customs
81 OSS. 2.i3; miscellaneous $Ss 500 Expendj-
lures. $2.O5o.00o. Available cash balance.
SAC, 3l3 tot. 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
STERN TO BE EXTRADITED.
Toronto Judge Directs That He Be Sur
rendered for Trial.

TORONTO Ontario. October I'm the
extradition case of Leopold ]. Stern of Bal
timore wanted in Washington in connection
with tine postal frauds. Justice Winchester
today directed that Stern be delivered over
to the United States authorities for trial on
the charge laid in the Information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

The dealing in gas stock and gas certifi-
Gates represented the largest amount next
to Traction of any security. and the de-
mand for the certificates seemed to be
greater than for the stock. AS the former
are selling on 5 per cent basis. they are
bought by some in preference to the stock
especially by those who believe there Is
to be further decline in prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Washington Stock Exchange

Sales Regular call, IL 3 clock noon Washington
119A. - ~' "a"
Washington Gas 5 at 59A
Mergenthaler Linotype. at 1884,. 3 at 169
After call.-Greene Copper. 100 at l6s.
Capital Traction. 20 at t19l4. ~ at 1884, 20 at
1I9S. 20 Mt l19. 20 at 1I9. 20 at 49,
100 AT 119. 100 nj 49, 40 ut 1I9 10 Mt rle 20 at
llS1s. 100 at 11Sts 20 at 119. 100 at IISJs
Mergenthaler Linotype. 80 at 1851. 30 Mt 16sa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

: IT IL reported in New York that Charles
II. Cramp is to retire from the presidency
of the shipbuilding concern which bears his
name, and reorganization of the company
on which it is conducted at present viii "a,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
New York Stock Market

and brokers, 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Cinnamon Arrested in Weehawken

NEW YORK. October Fifteen China
men. who. 1t Is alleged. had been smuggled
across the border from Canada were ar
rested when they arrived in Weehawken
today. The federal authorities were noti-
fed Of their arrest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

Mergenthaler sold in small lots. the
lowest price reached being 1857 for fifty
shares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

Capital Traction came In for considerable
attention today, and 1t was offered low
as 11S1a in 1oo-share lots without bringing
out buyers. number of small lots were
sold at 119 to l19N. and there were also
twenty shares sold at l1SN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02

At the first session yesterday Great Brit
ain and Germany claimed that the MEM
o.anda of the claims should be in English
though the pieadings might be in other
languages, with the permission of the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
lount available for speculative uses ID

amount ayai1abIe Tor specuIative ues ID
limited
The bank stocks and those of the fire
insurance companies constitute the main
portion. 1t is not uncommon to have the
single share of stock being offered. The
bid price is generally recorded. as there
are always those who are willing to buy,
but those who have stock to sell are not
always in evidence.
The active stocks. such Capital Trac-
ton. Washington Gas. Mergenthaler. Lans-
ton. Graphophone. Greene Copper. etc. are
dealt in daily. while. of course. there is q
good deal done with the bond list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
Views of Business Men.

Reports that come to leading republicans
here are to the effect that conservative
business men throughout the country have
been greatly pleased with the manner in
which the President has handled the con-
troversy in relation to organized labor. In
the east especially there was expressed a
fear that the President might. on the eve
of a nominating convention, be tempted as
a matter of policy to please the radical ele-
ment of organized labor in this matter.
Friends of the President say that those who
took that view Of the motives that animate
him show entire lack of appreciation of
his Qualities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
IN FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
Minutes Of Awards in Venezuelan Al
filtration Tribunal.

THE HAGUE. October 2.-The Venezue-
Ian arbitration tribunal has decided that
minutes Of the decisions and awards In the
question OF the preferential claims Of the
allied powers shall be drawn up both in
English and French, and that written or
printed memoranda shall be presented in
English and may be accompanied by q
translation in the language of the country
submitting them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-02
BETWEEN TWO WESTERN WOMEN

The semi finals will be played this after
noon. There will be handicap tomorrow
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

Peter H. Burnet was elected governor.
Members OF general assembly were
chosen. and on the 2Oth day Of De
cember, IS49, the new government
was organized at San Jose. At the
same time a petition IN the usual
form was Forwarded to congress ask
ing for the admission of California
as a state. This occurred at a time
when the country was driven into
bitter sectional factions over the in
stitution of slavery and while the pro-
hibition of slavery clause in the Cal
ifornia state constitution provoked
acrimonious debate in congress, and
LED to the CLAY compromise" of 1850.
yet California was admitted under her
constitution with bat few minor
changes
IF this could be accomplished ~ a
far-away community during the strife
and bitterness over slavery in those
ante-bellum days. why should not a
community in the heart Of the nation.
with six times the population Cali
fornia then had, and with the varied
and manifold resources of an empire,
succeed in securing this honor?
Il believe it is time for the people
Of the two territories 70 act. be
lieye that congress and the president
al ready to admit the two territories
as state; and believe that nothing
else can so fttingly crown the cen
tennial anniversary Of the Louisiana
purchase and add glory and honor tC
the union, 70 congress, TO the presi
dent, and the worlds fair celebration
OF this great epoch in our nationa
history as the admission in time for
that event of the last territories cary
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

scheme and convention, the ciraniza-
ton Of stake so1ernment There Is
yet time ana opportunity hwe'cr
for him to learn the meaning aud
value Of the initiative aal retereu-
dunn
"The advocates of single statehood
have an organization that has CUR
ylved with no mter-regnum since It's
first inception. Neither Of the great
political parties in either territory is
better organized than are the forces
of single statehood And yet leaders
of the organization think that the ini-
tiative should come rather from the
people than from the executive com
mittee. And It viii come that way.
The chairman viii be asked to with
hold any call for the committee to
meet. and in a short time the fast
rising tide OF public opinion will break
in ~ expression 10 the friends and
advocates OF single statehood, perhaps
TO the committee
"A rl!ing Of the committee will be
necessary before a convention can be
called This first convention should
plan every detail Of procedure for
holding a constitutional convention
believe that this first convention will
be held IN July, the committee meet
ing and issuing It's call some time IN
May or June. probably at Oklahoma
city
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04
FOR GOVERNMENT OF
TWO TERRITORIES
Plans to Hold Statehood constitu-
tlonai Convention in July.

Plans to Hold Statehood constitu.
tionai Convention in July.
Oklahoma City, Okla, May 2.-"At
this time nothing has been decided
definitely as to when aud where the
proposed statehood constitutional con
vention will be held" said mem
Der of the single statehood executive
committee, who asked that his name
be withheld from publication for the
reason that he did not wish to be sus-
pected of speaking for the committee.
his statements being only personal
Personally, / have refrained from any
public agitation of the plan for a con.
stitutional convention deeming IL III
advised if coming from the executive
committee and as inopportune from
anyone so soon after the adjournment
of congress But 10 my qualification
the agitation is now going on and
viii grow and deepen till some action
is taken The tide of public senti
ment should not have been expected
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

TO set in Immediately upon the defeat
of the omnibus bill am sure tnat
the great interest and dissatisfaction
among our people. in both Indian ter
ritory and Oklahoma, must be appar-
ent to everybody
Il see that Governor Green Me-
Curtain. chief Of the Choctaws, has
called a convention of he people o1
Indian territory only, but including
both Indians and whites, looking to-
ward the framing Of a constitution and
organizing a state government to be
instituted and put into operation
March 4, 1906, upon the termination OF
the Indian tribal governments Of all
the FIVE civilized tribes : notice that
Governor McCurtain has receded from
his first position of calling only IN
dians into this initiative council OF
state. This shows that he is not in
sensible 70 both the rights and tho
influence of the white man in the In
dian territory. will not say that he
fears the one more than he respects
the other. for I am very sure that IN
due time Governor McCurtain Will
look at the question Of our common
future welfare as other intelligent and
progressive leaders among the Indians
have long viewed it and consequently,
will come TO be an advocate OF one
state for the twin territories, the orig
linal Indian country There is one
thing already assured. and that is that
this nor any other local government
viii discourage or deter the single
statehood advocates and forces. The
counter movement that Governor Nc
Curtain is leading will serve at least
one good purpOsc-it VIII bring dis
cussion and a general understanding
Of the merits of The question at is
sue The people. being better inform
ed and more fully advised win rendel
a decision of great worth and weight
Il do not now pretend 20 ~P~aE witi
certainty or authority as 10 .W
ticular plan win be pursued Dur cha
we shall proceed to frame a state con
stitntion is now both certain and sci
evident Nge must necessarily pro
ceed upon the theory and prlncipl'
that the people are sovereign wv
must assume and exercise sovereign
~. In saying we I mean we. IN
people, not we Of any particular Ol
ganization II would be an unwai
ranted assumption OF the highest pre-
rogative Of the people for any organ
zatlon or set Of men to attempt wha
seems from the putllc prints TO be th
object OF Governor Accgrtaln'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04
A Startling Test.

TO save a life, Dr. r. G. Merritt Of
No. Mehoopany. Pa, made startling
test resulting in wonderful cure He
writes. "a patient was attacked with
violent hemorrhages caused by ulcer
alton Of the stomach had often
found Electric Bitters excellent for
acute stomach and liver troubles so
I prescribed them The patient gain
ed from tho first, and has not had an
attack IN IA months" Electric Blt.
ters are positively guaranteed for
Dyspepsia Indigestion Constipation
and Kidney troubles Try them Only
soc al Lille a Co
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

ed ont of the magnificent domain.
This will fulfill the pledges Of the
treaty of cession. open the door Of
light and promise to more than a
million loyal and devoted Americans
and crown them with a citizenship
whose fame and honor outshines the
glory of kings"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04
Regulation Issued

Acting Governor Grimes issued a
requlsition on Governor Lanham Of
Texas. asking for the surrender Of Geo.
d Crump, who Is wanted At Wood
ward for burglary, committed Febru-
airy 2s crump is now under arrest
at Graham. Texas
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04
A Farmer straIahtened out.

"a man living on a farm near here
came in a short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. hand.
ed him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and told him to use II freely and
If not satisfied after using It he need
not pay a cent for IT, says G. p.
Rayder, OF Pattens Mills, n. Y "A
few days later he walked into the
store as straight as a string and hand
ed me a dollar saying give me anoth-
er bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
want It in the house all he time for
it cured me-" For sale oy the Eagle
drug store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04
(First published in the Daily Leader
May l. 1909

(First published in the Daily Leader
May l. 1909
Application for Liquor License.
Territory of Oklahoma, County OF
Logan, ss
Notice Is hereby giveF that
Charles Smith
has this day fied In the office OF the
County Clerk, in and for said County,
his petition, asking that license be
granted him to sell at retail, malt
splrituous and vinous liquors on
Lot / in block Ss, Fourth Ward in
city OF Guthrie, in said county and
territory
II no protest be fled on or before
May IS. 1903.
the petition will be granted lnd
license Issued
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said County hereto affixed this
fst day Of May, 1908
N. J. c. johnson, County Clerk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

Terrible plaques. those itching. pest
ering diseases of the skin Put an
end 10 misery. Doans Ointment cures.
AT any drug store
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-05-04

From now until further notice Is
given water viii be pumped from the
Cottonwood river
n. c. Barney
Water Commissioner.