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The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Totternan, When Ar
raigned, Tells Coroner
He's Not Guilty.
REMANDED TO TOMBS
Handcuffed to Detective, Ac-
cuSed SWede Leaves the
Courtroom for Cell.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Emile Totter-
man, the Swedish sailor suspected of
being responsible for the murder and
mutilation of the body of Sarah Martin.
the woman who lost her life in Kelly's
Hotel. Cherry Hill, on Saturday night
last. was arraigned before Magistrate
Breen in the Center Street Police Court
at 1890 this morning. A formal charge
of murder was preferred against him
by Inspector McClusky. of the detective
bureau. The prisoner was brought to
court by Detective Sergeants Cronin and
Hennessey.
When Totterman was arraigned. at
the suggestion of Assistant District At
torney Garvin. Magistrate Breen i'm
mediately remanded the prisoner 10
await the action Of the coroners jury.
Handcuffed to Detective.
TOtterman, who was handcuffed to De-
tective Sergeant Cronin, was then taken
downstairs and arraigned before Coro-
ner Jackson in the coroner's Office.
There Cronin swore TO an affidavit. in
which he said he had been assigned.
with Detective Hennessey, TO investi-
gate the murder of Sarah Martin, and
on information he had arrested the de-
fendant at 81 South Street The coro-
ner then asked TOtterman If he desired
TO make any statement, but being warn
ed of his rights the prisoner gave his
pedigree only.
he said his real name is Emile Tot
terman, aged thirty-three. a sailor by
occupation. and that he had lived off
aud on for the past six months at "A
Coenties Slip. New York
mot Guilty" Says Suspect.
II am not guilty of this crime he
replied in response to an inquiry of Cor
oner jackson.
Totterman was remanded 10 the Tombs
without bail TO await the action of the
grand jury
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
SITUATION IN FAR EAST
TAKES BRIGHTER ASPECT
French Foreign Office Optimistic Over
0utlook-Russian Warships Re-
turn to Port Arthur.

PARIS, Dec. 22.-The foreign Office is
today more optimistic tina heretofore
regarding the peaceful eud cf the Russo
Japanese negotiations. This f. bel. eyed
to be due principally TO Unrelenting
pressure on Tokyo and ST Petersburg
by the French and Br tlsh governments
during the past few days.
ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. IA mes-
sage from Port Arthur today states that
all the Russian warsh ps which recently
went TO Chemulpo Korea, have returne
to Port Arthur. The cruiser Bojirn is
the only Russian vessel left at Che
mulpo.
The message adds that Vice Admiral
Stark. commanding the Russian squad
ron. has been received formally by the
Emperor OF Korea.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
BREWER KOEHLER DIES
IN ERIE OF AP0PLEXY

ERIE Pa. Dec. jackson KOehler.
millionaire brewer and leading citizen
Of Erie. died suddenly this morning
from stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. koehler was ftfty-three years OF
age. and well known in brewing circles
throughout the country.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
EXECUTORS
TO INSURE PROPERTY

Justice Wright. sitting for probate
business, today signed an order allow
ing the executors OF the will of the
late Col Nathaniel Mckay 20 insure
certain personal property belonging TO
the estate and also TO employ an ex-
pert accountant TO make "A statement OF
the affairs
In this connection the court also d.
rectcc that all the papers relating 20
the estate be placed IA the custody Of
Register OF Wills Dent, where they may
be examined by the executors and their
attorneys.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
TO JOIN ERIE STREET
WITH EUCLID PLACE

The District Commissioners today ap-
proved q bill forwarded to them by the
chairman Of tho House Committee on
the District of Columbia providing for
the connection Of Erie Street with Euclid
Place. The estimated cost Of acquiring
the property Is S200GJ grading and paw
ing 1900.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
TESTIMONY IN SUIT
PENDING SINCE 1923

JACKSONVILLE. Fla. Dec. 22.-Tes-
timony is being taken here now in one
Of the most important suits ever brought
in the United States court. being the
case of Thomas Delour e. al. VS.. the
United States Government for the re-
covery of nearly 100000 acres Of land
IN the western portion of the State,
that today is estimated to be worth IS,
O00qo
The suit has been pending since 1873.
and is the outcome Of old Spanish
grants.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
SOME MACHEN CONTRACTS
ARE NOW SUPERSEDED

The Postmaster General today award
ed to Headley & Farmer. Of Newark.
y. j.. the contract FOR furnishing
leather straps for mail carriers use al
4, 5, and 6 cents each. as against I2iz.
Is. and IL cents. under the previous
agreement A. w. Machen had entered
into with g. d. Lamb
One OF the indictments against Machen
relates to the purchase of straps. he
being charged with having accepted a
commission Of ia cent on each strap.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
ITS SENATORS
TO SUPPORT TREATY

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 22.-The Louis.
lana Legislature. AT its special session
yesterday. adopted a resolution direct
Ing the two United States Senators
from this State to vote FOR the Panama
canal treaty
The resolution was adopted by a unan,
imOus vote.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
CARNEGIE GIVES MONEY
FOR INJURED WOREMEN
Provides Funds for Carrying Out a
Perpetual Relief Plan.

NEW CASTLE, Pa, Dec. EFT has
been announced at the local Offices of
the Carnegie Steel Company that An
drew Carnegie has set apart $4,000. 600,
the interest to form perpetual fund to
relieve workmen injured in the Carnegie
plants and TO aid the heirs Of those
killed while at work.
r Married men injured will receive 81
per day and single men IS cents. while
children under sixteen will receive 10
cents daily. If an employe is killed
while a work his family will get 500,
while 800 will go 10 the family Of any
child under sixteen killed while at
work.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
JAPANESE SEEK HOMES.
IN EASTERN FLORIDA

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla. Dec 22.-J. sa-
kai. an enterprising native of Japan. is
here seeking site for a japanese col
ony.
Several hundred Japs viii likely be
located on the east coast, as Mr.. Flag
ler's land men have made them a fine
oGer
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Counsel in a Tilt.
WILL ALLOW VETERANS
PREFERENCE IN OFFICE

Secretary Shaw has issued an order
that all old soldiers who attain s. per
cent IN physical condition shall be Civ
en- preference when 1t comes 10 the en-
ployment Of laborers in the depart
ment.
The veterans have been striving for
this preference for months. IL is under
stood other departments will follow
the example set by Secretary Shaw.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
H. M. BACON PROMOTED
IN P. o. DEPARTMENT

IL. NJ. Bacon. chief clerk to the Third
Assistant Postmaster General, has been
appointed permanently as superintea
dent Of the classification division of the
Postoffice Department
lie has been acting head of the dl-
vision since superintendent Landvoigt
resigned because Of his sons connection
with the General Manifold Company.
A. n. Trtvers, who mas been actinsr as
chief clerk TO the Third Assistant. has
been appointed permanently to the po-
sitiOn.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
LAYMAN TO MANAGE
THE VATICAN FINANCES

ROME. Dec. 22-The Pope. assisted
by Cardinal Merry DEF Val. papaI secre-
tary OF state. and Cardinal Mocenni.
have lately made an investigation OF the
finances Of the Vatican and have a.s-
covered that several Irregularities have
occurred.
A a result. his holiness has decided
to intrust the finances 10 an expert and
Trustworthy layman
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
REAR ADMIRAL WALKER
ARRIVES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. Dec. Among the pas
sengers who arrived today on the
steamer Seguranca, from Colon. was
Rear Admiral Walker, United States
representative on the Panama Canal
treaty commission. Admiral Walker was
unahic 10 give any news but asked the
latest intelligence OF the Panama ques-
zion. particularly desiring Information
as 10 the opposition In this country 70
the treaty.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
SERIOUS STREET RIOTS
IN CITY OF HAMBURG

BERLIN. Dec. 22.-Serious street riots
occurred in Hamburg today. In the first
clash between the mounted police and
the mob the police were routed but
re-enforcements arrived. and the riot
ers were charged with drawn swords
and revolvers. order was finally restor-
ed.
Many persons We're wounded and a
number were arrested.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
HANNA MAY SPEND
HOLIDAYS AT HOME

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.--It was said at
the Waldorf-Astoria this morning that
the condition Of Senator Hanna. who is
suffering from a slight attack OF grip.
was much improved. The Senator now
hopes to he able TO depart for Cleve-
land in day or two. so that he may
be able TO spend the holidays az home
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
GERMAN FLEET ANCHORS
IN HARB0R OF HAVANA

HAVANA, Dec 1.-The German fleet
in South American waters arrived at
Havana today. The officers were shown
about the fortifcations Of the city and
expressed great admira ton.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Shipbuilding Proceedings
Adjourned For
a Day.
SCHWAB'S LAWYER TALKS
Wants Contempt Order
Against Persons Response
bic for Telling Secrets.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The hearing OF
testimony in proceedings brought by the
bondholders of the United States Ship
building Company to make the receiver
permanent. was adjourned this morning
until tomorrow. The announced reason
was the illness of Samuel Untermeyer.
counsel for the compliments
William d. Guthrie. counsel for
Charles NJ. Schwab. called the attention
of Special Examiner Olyphant to the
publication in a morning paper of the
letters and cablegrams which passed
between Charles b. Alexander. who was
i'm Paris as counsel for John w Young,
promoter of the shipyard combine. and
his firm in New York The communica-
ton related TO the French underwriting
and the efforts made to collect it.
Construed as Contempt.
Mr.. Guthrie said that the subject mat
ter of this communication had been
argued i'm the previous hearings. and
that inasmuch as Mr. Alexander had
declined to have them spread on the
record, on the ground OF a settled rule
OF privilege. and that il had been agreed
10 nave the communication certified to
the court for its decision. the person or
persons who were responsible FOR their
publication should be punished for cor
tempt.
MIR. Guthrie asked that further tax
ing OF testimony In the complainants'
case be suspended and that testimony be
taken relative to ascertaising what per,
sons were guilty of gross improperly
and conteTnzt
Henry Wollman, associate counsel
with Mr. Untermeyer. denisls any insinu-
alton that he or any other man of his
firm had given out the communicati tons.
He said that he was as much surprised
as anyone over their publication. He
said he knew. however, there were a
number of copies of the communications
IN existence
Counsel in a Tilt.
High words followed between counsel.
IN which some sharp remarks were
passed. II was finally decided TO wait
until tomorrow before arriving at any
decision in order that Mr.. Untermeyer
might be present
John W. Gates and his son Charles
have been subpoenaed 10 tell what they
knew OF the agreement TO sell the
Schwab- Morgan stock first. Mr.. CUtch-
con. their counsel, was in court today.
and said that his clients would appear
when wanted.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
GENERAL BARRY IN ArLANrA

Brig. Gen. Thomas II. Barry is I'm At
lanta, making arrangements for the es-
tablishmcnt there OF the headquarters
or the Department of the Gulf.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
WEATHER REPORT.

Temperatures have fallen decidedly in
the upper Mississippi valley and the
greater portion OF the upper fake region
and are 10 y degrees below the sea
sonal average. They have also fallen
I'm the central Rocky Mountain regions
and risen slightly IN the Atlantic ana
Gulf ltates.
Tomorrow In the East and South except
IN the eastern lower lake region. where
local SHOWS VIII continue tonight
IL will be colder tonight in the Ohio
valley, lower lake region and Middle
Atlantic States
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Well Remembered Here.

COlyer viii be remembered here as
standing well socially and as an attor-
ney. On leaving he Is said TO have
passed worthless check for S25 on
Frederick Kramer. the florist at Center
Market. Going to Texas he is reported
to have figured in several escapades.
notable among them being the spirit
ing away 10 Texas, on an Indictment re-
turned on fraudulent affidavit, of an
important witness in the murder trial
in New York of Roland 3. MOlineux To
avoid the penalty for his Texas Trans
actions. it is said Colyer was committed
TO a private sanitarium as mentally un-
balanced. 1t was on his release that he
went to Richmond. He was en- route to
Rochester, n. Y, FIVE months ago when
ne was arrested at the Pennsylvania
Station by Detectives Baur and Harti-
gan, and received a sentence of five
months in the workhouse. His time was
up this morning, and he was arrested
by the same detectives as he stepped
from the building.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
SENATOR cULLoM ILL.

Senator CulIom, OF Illinois. is confined
to his house with a severe attack of
grip
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Cheap Holiday Tickets South.

sea0Oard Air Line. li2l Pa. ave.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22

You can't enjoy life II your lungs trouble you.
Piso's Cure for Consumption cures.-Ady.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
Was Gay in Richmond.

Detective LleX IomlinSon, who came
from Richmond for Colyer. tells some
interesting facts about his escapades in
that city 1t seems he Tpet a prominent
young society woman from the North
while the latter was staying at Orange
Court House with friends, and accom-
panied her TO Richmond. There he
stopped at the Jefferson Hotel and
showered attentions on the young wo-
man. including carriages and flowers,
and a box at the horse show. When
he went TO settle his bill. Tcmlinson
says. Colyer presented two drafts on
the Lincoln National Bank OF this city.
aggregating s2l9. and receiving S146 in
cash In change. The drafts came back,
but Coiyer did not
On leaving Richmond Colyer, it is
said. persuaded young Dr.. Mosely. a
prominent junior physician. to accom-
pany him. as his private physician"
The pair went TO Knoxville. Tenn,
where Colyer is said to have borrowed
the ready cash OF his physician to run
TO the home OF his father. Col A S.
COlyer. of Nashville. a wealthy lawyer
there. and prominent socially and politi-
cally in the State.
DR.. Mosely does not know TO this day
whether Colyer went to Nashville or
not. but he knows he has never seen
him since, and had to wire home for
money To return.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22

High tide today y..................l0 1929 a. m
High tide tomorrow .1O.53 a. m, lI:os pm.
Low tide tomorrow. .5.07 am, 5.lS pm.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
TEMPERATURE.
TIE sTN
TTDE TARLE.

sun sets today y...-.... .......-..... .4:f0 pm
sun rises tomorrow ...-....-.-... 1916 q. n
The Washington times., 1903-12-22

Fair, colder tonight; fair
tomorrow; light to fresh
northwesterly winds.
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
COLYER is ARRESTED
At WORKHQUSE DOOR
Wanted in Richmond for
Alleged Fraud.
GOES WITH THE DETECTIVE
Details of the Young Mans Reported
Operations in Texas and at
Virginia Capital.

On his release from the five months
sentence in the worl1house today for OBJ
tanning money under false pretense from
Frederick Kramer. Arthur S. Colyer.
jr., was Immediately rearrested by De-
tectives Bauer and Hartigsn for the
Richmond authorities. requisition hav-
ing been made for him by Governor
Montague for a similar offense. COlyer.
once well-known attorney here. has
figured in escapades of this character
in several sections of the country. The
wealth and standing of his father have
saved him on numerous occasions. but
the latter has at length abandoned him.
Colyer waived a hearing on the requi-
sition warrant and voluntarily accom-
panied Detective Tomlinson to Rich
mond-
The Washington times., 1903-12-22
DR.. Whites Statement.

When a Times reporter called at the
Emergency Hospital. DR.. White. the res
ident physician. said:
Hurst left The hospital on his own
accord. and against the wishes OF my
self and the medical staff. He was a
very troublesome patient in the hos
pitaI We did not retain his clothes o.
use any means whatever 10 force hi 4
TO sign release. He asked to be dis
charged two days before he left here
and the only reason he was not allowed
20 go was that he was physically too
weak even 10 walk. So far as the hos
pltal was concerned. it was merely an
act of charity TO take him in. yet he
was placed in pay ward As to anv
force or coercion having been used to
prevent his leaving here. II is an non
sense. and he signed. on leaving. the
regular release demanded from patients
who discharge themselves against the
and wishes Of the physicians. -
Miss Lenig's Views.
Miss Irene b. Lenig. superintendent OF
the hospital, when asked about charges
made by Hurst's friends, differed some
what in her story from that given by
DR.. White. she said:
Hurst was a troublesome patient
and had difficulty I'm talking to him
on my rounds. on account OF his deaf
ness. 1 did not know the man was going
to leave until the afternoon oC Deccm-
Der 4 lie signed a paper generating
Continued ca Ninth Page)
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-09-23
TIMBER LAND ACT June 8, 1873

TIMBER LAND ACT June 8, 1875
Notice for Publication, U. s. Land
Onice at Lewistown, Mont, July u.
1903.
Notice is hereby given that In COM
pliance with the provisions Of the
act Of congress OF June 3, 1878. en-
titled IAN act for the sale of timber
lands In the states Of California. Ore
gon. Nevada and Washington" as ex-
tended to all the Public Land States
b. act of August 4. 1892,
EDGAR L. JACKSON,
o. Utica, county Of Fergus, state Of
Montana, has this day fled in this
office his sworn statement No. 70, for
the purchase of the e1k mex, sec 10,
tip IA n, r IL e, Mont. P. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and
to establish his claim to said lanu
before the register and receiver OF
this Office at L~ewistown, Mont, on
Monday, the 9Th day Of October, 1908,
He names as witnesses:
Peter L. Jackson, Martin Messner,
August w. Potter. James Murphy,
all of Utica, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming ad.
versely the above described lands
are requested to file their claims In
this office on or before said 9Th day
OF October, 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication July 29.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-09-23
First publication Sept. 9.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878
Notice for Publication, u. S. Land
Office, Lewistown, Mont, August
Is, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 8, 1878, entitled,
IAN act for the sale Of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington territory" as
extended to all the public land states
by act of August 4, 1892,
REINHOLD c. MATTERN,
of Lewistown, county of Fergus, state
of Montana, has this day filed in this
office his sworn statement No. "A, for
the purchase of the SELL SELL, sec 3,
tip IA n, r 20 G, and will offer proof
to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablish his claim to said land before
the register and receiver of this Of
fee at Lewistown, Mont, on Saturday.
the oath day of October, 1908.
He names as witnesses:
John Sellers. Arthur S. Clifford, Pet
er G. Weydert, of Lewistown; Benja-
min j. Hill. of Gilt Edge, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said Gath day Of
October, 1908.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
First publication Aug. 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-09-23
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION


for Final Discharge of Bankrupt
In the District Court of the United
States, District of Montana.
In the matter of Addison Myers
and Emory A. Huson, bankrupts, CO.
partners as the Deerield Mercantile
company.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day OF September, A. ID. 1903, in
the above entitled court. Addison My.
ers and Emory A. Huson. co-partners
as the Deerfield Mercantile company,
filed their petition for h final dis
charge and that the said court fixed
the End day of October, A. ID. 1903
at 10 a. m. al the court DON OF said
court, in the city of Butte. Silver Bow
county, Mont. as the timeand place for
hearing said petition. at which time
and place all creditors and other per.
sons interested may appear and offer
objections, il any they have, why
said petition should not be granted
and said petitioners discharged.
Witness, the Honorable Hiram
Knowles. judge, and the seal of said
court affixed, at Butte, Mont. this
10th day of september, A, ID. 1903.
Attest. GEO. w. SPROULE,
tSeaI.J Clerk.
by FREDERICK II. DRAKE.
Deputy Clerk.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-09-23
First publication Sept. 8.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1878
-Noticefor Publication, U. s. Land
Office, Lewistown. Mont, August
IS, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions OF the act
of congress OF June 3, 1878, entitled,
IAN act for the sale Of timber land
In the states OF California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington territory"
as extended to all the public land
states by act of August 4, 1892,
WILLIAM A. STINGLEY,
of Lewistown. county of Fergus. state
of Montana, has this day filed in this
Office his sworn statement No. 70, for
the purchase of the n1k neA, sec II,
swA seh. SEX swA. sec 2, tip IA n,
r 20 e, Mont. p. NJ, and will offer
proof to show that the land sought Is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and
to establish his claim TO said land
before the register and receiver of
this office at Lewistown, Mont, on
Saturday. the cath day of Oct'ber,
1903.
He names as witnesses:
John Sellers, Arthur d. Clifford. Pet
err c. Weydert, of Lewistown; Benja-
min ]. Hill. of Gilt Edge. Mont.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims In this
office on or before said Gath day Of
October, 1903.
EDWARD BRASSEY. Register.
First publication Aug. 10.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-09-23
ALIAS sUMMoNs-rn the District

ALIAS SUMMONS-In the District
Court of the Tenth Judicial District
of the State of Montana, in and for
the County of Fergus.
c. II. Williams, plaintiff. VS.. A. ID,
Hartman, defendant-Alias Summons.
The state of Montana sends greet.
ing to the above named defendant.
You are hereby summoned TO an.
swer the complaint in this action
which Is filed in the Office of the clerk
oi this court. a copy of which is here.
with served upon you in the county
wherein you reside, and to file your
answer and serve a copy thereof up
on the plaintiffs attorneys within
twenty days after the service of this
summons. exclusive of the day of ser
vice. and in ease Of your failure to
appear or answer, judgment will be
taken against you by default. for the
relief demanded in this complaint.
The said action is brought TO re,
cover judgment against you. the said
defendant, and in favor of the plain.
tiff, Tor the sum OF $4,000. the
amount due on a certain promissory
NIUE dlSp 9J'.'" Il TedSOndDle dttDT'
ney fee as provided in said promis,
sorry note. Said promissory note was
made and executed and delivered by
yoa, the said defendant. to this plain.
tin, at Lewistown, Montana. on No.
vemher 7th. 1900, who is now the own,
er and holder thereof. All of which
will more fully appear. reference he.
ing had 10 the complaint on file here.
in, to which reference is hereby made
for a more complete statement of the
cause OF action and for cost OF suit
Witness my hand and the seal OF
said court. this 2nd day Of September
1909.
EDMUND WRIGHT,
tSeall Clerk.
ARTHUR T. WRIGHT.
Deputy Clerk.
S. w. PennOck,
Attorney for plaintiff.
First publication Sept, .,