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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1903-10-02
Got Into Trouble

'Ross Williams was arrested on Tues
day evening at Souris on a warrant
issued for contempt Of court Will
llams was subpoenaed as a witness in
the case of the state against Dixie,
who was held for gambling, and failed
to put in an appearance He left the
county and remained away until Tues
day evening when 4 he was promptly
taken into custody by the deputy sher-
1T. 1t appears that Williams got into
some trouble going up to Souris ON the
train and before the sheriff arrived
from Bottineau the Souris authorities
had given him a hearing on the charge
OF assault and battery, for which
otfense he drew thirty days in the
county jail. He was brought to Botti
nea7l on Wednesday evening and ar
raigned before Justice of P eace Stew
art on the charge of contempt OF court.
On this charge he drew by far too
light sentence. He was fined one
dollar and costs amounting in all to
not over ten dollars. We are not in
clined to criticise unnecessarily but
this offense merits more. than fine of
one dollar. If this sort of let t-down-
easy system was carried out a person
would not put himself out much to
obey the call of subpoena.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1903-10-02
TERRIBLE TRAGEDY.

A very sad and careless acc ident
happened twenty miles southwest of
Bottineau on Sunday afternoon at at 4
p. m. resulting in the death of Mat
Wagner. Jr. It appears that the
thFeshing crew iatss iDSe1rs shooting are d;
mark with 80 caliber rifle. After
they had finished Otto Theil took the
rifle into the house and cleaned it and
after he had finished he stepped to the
! door and seeing black spot on the out
house threw the rifle to his shoulder
and fired. 1t appears that during the
time that he had been going from the
stable to the house Mat Wagner had
gone into the building and the bullet
after passing through t. e side of the
building struck Wagner in the brest
just as he was in the act Of opening
the door to come out. He staggered
from the door and managed to go
about sixty feet before he fell. The
young man who did the shooting was al
most distracted and it was will. difficult
ly that he was restrained from shooting
himself when he realized what he had
doue Word was brought into town
town about seven O'Clock in the even
ing and Coroner Romanson and Sheriff
Gardner started for the scene Of the
shooting. An Investigation was held
and it was found that death was the.
result of an accident. The young~men
We're brothers in law and the|best of
friends. The relatives have the sym
pathy of the entire community in their
bereavement. -
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
GOOD COOK QUITS JOB
TO CARE FOR FORTUNE
She Got $40 a Month and Has Been
Made the Heir to
$4,000.

WATERBURY,, Conn, Nov. 12.-da-
tilda Benson, until today cook in the
family of Gen. S. w. kellogg. former
Representative from the Second Con-
necticut district. has given up her place.
which paid her $50 per month, to be-
come the mistress of a fortune of $50, 600
awaiting her in Pennsylvania
Miss Benson is a Norwegian woman
of middle age, who has been employed
as a domestic In this country for several
years. She makes mince pies which
have a reputation far beyond the con-
fines of Waterbury, and the Kellogg
family thought much OF her. Yesterday
she informed Mrs. Kellogg that she de-
sired to leave.
What's the matter. Matilda?" asked
the mistress OF the house. Aren't you
satisfied here?'
Yes" answered Miss Benson, but
I've got to look after this" and she .ex-
hibited a letter from Philadelphia law
firm, informing her of the death of
distant relative who had LETT her the
bulk Of his earthly possessions.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
oALEXAMDRLA NEWS 9(OTES

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Nov 12 1t is
understood here that the legal contest
over the right of the city co,.ncil to
require the propertvholders in King
Street to pay one-third of the cost OF
paving the carriageway Of the street
with vitriied brick will be begun next
week. Douglass Stuart will represent
John T. Nails and the other contestants,
while Gardner Boothe, attorney for the
corporation. will appear for the city
council.
Nearly an the owners of the King
Street property have paid the assess
ment as levied, but a large number have
Gone so under protest. intending. if the
courts determined that the city cornell
had no right to levy the tax. to obtain
a return of their money. The State con-
stitution requires that the city council
shall pay two-thirds of the cost Of put
ting down new sidewalks If it shall
order the same to be done.
No order OF the kind has been issued
and the property holders. in n great
number of instances. put down at their
own cost granolitRic payements, some
of them extending for entire blocks.
1t is believed that the question of the
King Street Improvement, which has
certainly been a most popular one, viii
in the end be settled satisfactorily to
all concerned
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
NATHANIEL P. GAGE
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Exercises in Honor of Life and Services
of Late Supervising Principal of
Public Schools.

Memorial services in. honor of Ma
thaniel p. Gage, late supervising prin-
cipal in the pubic schools, will be held
tomorrow evening at o'clock, in the
First Congregational Church. Tenth and
. Streets northwest. Commissioner II.
b. F Macfarland will preside, and a
song service and addresses will form
the program.
Among those who will speak are the
Rev S, NJ. Newman, d. D., pastor Of
the First Congregational Church; Jo-
seph Stanley-Brown. a former pupil OF
Mr.. Gage, and A. T. Stuart. superinten-
dent Of public schools. The Rev. w.
w Van Arsdale, d. D., Will offer the
invocation, and benediction viii be pro
nounced by the Rev. Louis Stern. The
order for naming the Gage School viii
be read by j. Ormond Wilson. superin-
tendent Of schools from 1870 to 1885.
The musical portion of the program
will enlist the services of DIR. J. w.
Bischoff, organist of the First Congre-
gational Church; Miss Virginia Powell
Goodwin. Miss Edna Scott Smith, Doug
las G. Miller, J. Walter. Humphrey Mrs.
Nellie Wilson Shir-CIif, William ID. Nc
Farland, Perry b. Turpin, Frank Rec
side, and chorus o., High School pupils.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
TWO WIVES MEET,
HUSBAND MISSING
Woman Finds Alleged Deserter in St
Louis After Eight Years-Dis-
appears Again.

ST. LOUIS. Nov r. - Mrs. Frederick
Hausmann. OF Philadelphia. who says
she was deserted in that city about
eight years ago by Frederick Haus-
mann, is in the city seeking revenge for
the wrongs done by her husband.
Mrs. Hausmann said yesterday that
she came here to demand support for
herself and her two children.
She said further that Hausmann
agreed to make the payment. but. In
stead OF keeping his promise, disap-
peared through the back door OF the
place where he was employed, where
upon Mrs. Hausmann hurried to the
home of the Mrs Hausmann Of 1901
South Ninth Street. st. Louis. displayed
her marriage license and photos OF her
two children. and told Mrs. HRusmann
No. 2 that she was being deceived. The
second Mrs. Hausmann Immediately
went to live with her brother.
Hausmann. II is believed, has gone to
Philadelphia. The two Mrs. Hausmanns
are searching the town for him.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
CUTS THROAT AND DIES
IN A BARBER'S CHAIR
Razors Said to Have Fascinated Stran-
ger and Led to Self
Destruction.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12--Yielding
to a mysterious impulse toward self
destruction. Albert Bowers, a machinist,
cut his throat in q barber's chair in
Jenkintown today.
From the circumstances that surround
the death of the man It is presumed that
the sight Of the razors. together with
the solitude that prevailed during a brief
absence of the barber, impelled Bowers
to kill himself. and that he suecumbed
to the impulse in much the samS man
ner that persons have been tempted to
throw themselves, from heights or in
front of rapidly-moving express trains.
Bowers boarded at the Cottman House,
Jenkintown. No one knows where he
came from. He entered the barber shop
as Frank Bates, the proprietor, was
leaving for a few minutes. Bowers said
he wanted a shave, and Bates asked him
to take a seat.
When the barber returned he found
Bowers dead. The man had taken one
of the BARRIERS razOrs and had drawn
the blade across his throat.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
STONES FLY AT BRITISH
TARIFF GATHERING
Birmingham Folk, 10000 Strong, Dis
approve the Opposition to Mr..
Chamberlain.

BIRMINGHAM. England Nov. 12-
Stones were thrown and windows
broken at a mass meeting held here last
night. at which Lord Hugh Cecil and
Winston Churchill opposed the fiscal
policy Of Joseph Chamberlain.
A crowd of 10000 persons surrounded
the town hall during the progress of the
meeting, cheering and shouting wildly
and it IS believed that more serious
trouble was prevented only by the
earnest appeal of Mr. Chamberlain s
supporters and the extraordinary pre-
cautions taken by the police
Strong barricades were erected around
the town hall. where It was anticipated
that an outbreak might occur similar to
the riotous proceedings which marked
the prO-Boer meeting at which David
Lloyd-George, NJ p, denounced Mr.
Chamberlain.
Mr.. Churchill devoted his speech 10
denunciation Of Mr.. Chamberlain 8
propaganda, and urged the continual ton
of the free trade policy Of Great Brit
ain.
At the close of the meeting the great
crowd outside the town hall dispersed
good naturedly, singing national songs
and cheering for Joseph Chamberlain.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
WANT A RECEIVER
FOR AN AVENUE CAFE

Harrison A. Benner today filed a be-
tition in the District Supreme Court
asking that a receiver be appointed to
take charge OF the Twentieth Century
Cafe, 628 Pennsylvania Avenue north
west and sell il under direction of the
court Jacob Karr is named as defen
dant In the proceedings, and the court
is asked TO compel him TO make an ac-
counting OF the profits of the business
from May q last to the present tine.
IT Is also asked that Mr.. Karr be re-
strained from disposiius of the property
pending the disposition of the matter
by the court H. Prescott Galley and
Barry Mohun are named as counsel for
the complainant
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
RETAIL cLERKs no MEET.

A meeting Of the Retail Clerks Asso-
citation VIII be held in the hall of the
Junior Order United American Me-
chanics in South Fairfax Street tonight,
at $50 o'clock. This association was
only organized in thni city last week,
but it already has a iarge membership.
and II Is expected that "A number OF new
members will be admitted tonight. The
object Of the association is said to be
shorter hours for clerks. Other sub
jects viii be discussed at the meeting
tonight. but II is not thought that the
question Of salaries for clerks will be
taken up.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
MORGAN suRRENpERs.

Charles r. Morgan has been made
defendant in a suit brought by the
Heintz Pickle Company. for debt Of SIZE
Deputy Marshal Duvall. Of Justice
Paine's court. had some difficulty in OBJ
tanning service upon Morgan. The writ
had been in the deputy marshaTs hands
four days when Morgan walked into
Justice Paine's court. accepted service
and confessed judgment. Morgan. sew
eral months ago, brought suit for pos
session Of the premises at Chevy Chase
occupied by his wife. Mrs. Fannie F.
Morgan, against whom divorce proceed
ings are now pending.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
UNITED STATES HOLDS
GUANTANAMO STATION
Flag to Be Raised on December 10, and
Board VIII Consider Plans for
Fortifying Cuba.

Without ceremony the United States
came into actual possession of the coal
ing station at Guantanamo. Cuba, sew
eral days ago. The flag viii be raised
over the station on December 10, as orig
inally planned. but there viii be no elab-
crate ceremonies.
This station gives the United States
a base OF supplies in Cuba. and VIII
make # possible for the Government 10
protect the little republic. Guantanamo
will be visited IN a few days by board
Of inspection. consisting OF Major Gen
eraI Chahee. General Gillespie. and other
officers. who viii make a report on plans
for the fertilization OF Cuba
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
NEGRO STRUCK 81 TRAIN
AT RAILE1AD CROSSING

Frank Butler. a thirty-seven-year-ol
negro. living at F'our-and-a-half and L
Streets southwest. employed in the main
sewer. was crossing the railroad tracks
on I Street. between First and Second
Streets southeast, about 8 o'clock this
morning, when he was struck by a
northbound Pennsylvania Railroad
train.
He was thrown some distance and
was unconscious when picked up. AT
the Casualty Hospital. it was found that
he had several broken bones, internal
injuries. and probably a fractured skull.
His condition is critical.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Michael Crosier.

Michael Crosier ffty-five years old. Of
Leavenworth, Kan. died at the Emer-
gency Hospital last night of uraeTaia.
Crosier came to Washington on No
vember as one OF the guards in charge
Of number OF insane soldiers who
were committed 10 st. Elizabeth's Asy-
lum- While at the Keystone Hotel. 4S2
pennsylvania Avenue. on November 4,
he was seized with uraemic stupor while
descending the stairs and fell to the
bottom, where he was picked up uncon-
scious- He received no serious injury
in the fall. but never came out of the
state Of coma
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Sister Mary Edwards.

The funeral of Sister Mary Edwards,
who died yesterday at St. Catherine 3
Home, after brief illness, will be held
at o'clock this afternoon from the
mother house of the Sisters of Mercy,
at Mount Washington, six miles from
Baltimore The interment will be at
the private cemetery on the grounds.
Sister Mary was formerly Ada ManIin,
Of Baltimore. At an early age she took
the preliminary steps tor becoming a
sister, and in course of time was ad-
mitted 10 the ranks. She was assigned
some time ago 10 be a teacher in the
English branches at the free parochiaI
school in St Aloysius Church, and was
actively engaged in these duties when
taken i'll
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
James H. Posey.

James II Posey, the Pennsylvania
Railroad engineer whose body was
found beside the tracks with the left
arm severed, died at Providence Hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon from shock and
hemorrhage. Posey was on his way
across the yards TO his home at 1247
Third Street southeast on Tuesday
night. when he was struck by passenger
train No. 81.
Fosey was born in Maryland. August
4, ls47. He was always a railroad man,
except from May p TO October 81, 1SS5,
when he was a member Of the police
force, resigning to again take an en-
gine.
Coroner hewitt viii hold IN inquest
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
COUNTERFEIT $50 BILL
ON BANK IN BOSTON

Announcement that new counterfeit
SO note has been placed in circulation
is made By the Secret Service. Il is on
the Fourth National Bank of Boston,
Mass. check letter A, series OF 1882:
Register: Morgan, Treasurer. It
Is poor photograph printed on two
pieces OF thin paper with silk threads
distributed between them. The seal has
been almost obliterated By yellow water
color, which has been smeared over il.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
MRS. JOHN w. STEWART
TO MAKE AN ADDRESS

A meeting of the National Plant.
Flower. and Fruit Guild viii be held this
afternoon at 4 o'clock in the Shoreham
Hotel. Mrs. John Wood Stewart. found
er Of the guild, viii deliver an address.
and the work being done in Washing
ton VIII be outlined By a local member
or the guild.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
TO ERECT GAS LAMPS.

Inspector Thomas J. Fisher Of the
Electrical Department. has recommend
ed to the Commissioners that authority
be granted to erect Ane gas lamp on the
east side OF Twentv-fourth Street, be-
tween s Stree and Bancroft Place. and
10 move one gas lamp at the intersec-
ton Of Ontario avenue and Poplar
Street northwest. This has been ap-
rrorr~I
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
A BIG PURCHASE.

The Friedlander Clothing Company. OF
Ninth and Z Streets northwest. has
recently purchased the entire stock OF
the famous Meyer d Co., of Syracuse.
n. Y. The assortment consists Of mems
clothing. hats. and furnishings. and will
be placed on sale at Its establishment
on Saturday morning at 3 O'Clock. The
firm S advertisement, which appears IN
another section OF this issue, will give
an idea OF the Importance of It's offer
ings. Special low prices VIII be one Of
the offerings for this great occasion.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Elizabeth B. Lamb.

Mrs. Elizabeth b. Limb. wife Of
B George Lamb. storekeeper OF the
Government Printing Office. died yes
terday at her home. II Quincy Street
northeast, after a brief illness. Death
was due to appendicitis. The body will
be sent tonight TO Warwick. n. Y.
where funeral services win be held to-
morrow. Mrs. Lamb was sister of the
Hon. Thomas F.. Benedict. former Pub
lie Printer. She was forty-four years
Old She is survived by1Mr Lamb and
one son.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
TEXAS FAVORS BOIL
WEEVlL COMMISSION

The Texas delegation in Congress call
ed on Secretary Wilson. Of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture. yesterday, and So
icited the aid Of the department in
fighting the boil weevil, which is doing
immense damage to the cotton crop in
Texas. Representative S. b. Cooper act
ed as chairman Of the delegation. and
presented the case.
Mr.. Cooper urged upon the Secretary
the need Of a recommendation 20 Con-
gress that a special boil weevil COM
mission be appointed
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
CONDITION IMPROVED.

The condition OF Charles II. simmons.
who was painfully injured Sunday by
falling from his wheel on the Conduit
Road was reported this morning to be
greatly improved. Simmons injuries
consisted OF a slight concussion of the
brain and deep cut over the right eye.
He will be able to go 10 his home in
few days. He resides at 350S Prospect
Avenue northwest
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
LESS THAN SIX DAYS
OF Welded HAPPINESS

Less than a year ago Warren Horst
man was married to Maggie c. Horst
man. and lie has now Instituted proceed
ings against her for divorce on statu-
tory grounds. They wer' married in
Washington. January p last. and five
days after Horstman says his wife de-
serted him Hs says she went TO Alex
andria. "a, and has since remained
there.
BasdersOn & Smith arc named as
counsel Tor the petitioner.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
THE 9(EWS OF GEORGETOWN
ILL ON THE STREET.

William Dyer, forty-eight years Of
age. of Ballston, Va, was found III this
morning at the corner. Of Thirty-sixth
and NJ Streets northwest. by a police
man Of the Seventh precinct. He was
taken 70 the Georgetown University
Hospital in the patrol wagon OF the
Seventh precinct.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
NEW YORK MAN HoNoRED.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 12-The thirty
first annual convention of the American
Agents was brought to a close yester-
day. Mexico City will be the next place
Of meeting. E F. Burnette. of New
York, was elected president
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
ALUMNI TO HOLD MEETING.

The Alumni Association of the Ten
leytown Public School will hold a meet
ing tomorrow evening at Masonic Hall.
in Wisconsin Avenue. near Grant Road
program of musical and literary num-
bers has been arranged by the amuse-
ment committee
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
GIVEN LONG sENrENcE.

In the Police Court this morning
George Champs was sent TO jail for 20
days In default OF d $40 fine imposed
upon him By Judge isimball. He was
charged with disorderly conduct on
Halloween and last night
The Washington times., 1903-11-12

acted much business. 1t was deciGed by
the council to give a progressive euchre
party on December 2. A number Of
handsome prizes have already been Civ
en- for the party which the members
are working to make one of the best
that has ever been given in Alexandria.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
MAJOR sYLvEsrER,s VISITOR.

Hon. George w. Morgan. State super
intendent Of elections for New York,
and member Of the law firm of Breed.
Abbott & Morgan. is visiting his rela-
tives. the family of Major Richard
Sylvester. Mr.. Morgan yesterday paid
his respects to the President and viii
return TO New York this evening.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
GIVEN TWELVE YEARS.

Samuel Jones, negro, who has al
ready served a term in the penitentiary,
pleaded guilty today in Criminal Court
No. 1. TO a charge o. housebreaking. He
was sentenced by justice Pritchard TO
Imprisonment for .welve years in the
penitentiary at Trcnton. N. J.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Rear Admiral Beardslee.

The funeral services Of the late Rear
Admiral Lester Anthony BeardsIee. II.
S. n. retired. viii take place tomorrow
al 10 O'Clock, at the moTtuary chapel OF
]. William Lee, 332 Pennsylvania Avenue
northwest. Friends of the family and
naval officers are invited TO attend.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
TALK ON TUNNEL WORK.

At the next meeting of the George
town Citizens Association, TO be held
the first Monday in December. w
Riley Deeble will talk on the plan cs
the tunnellng and arching of Rock
Creek.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12

Mrs. J. w Stewart, founder OF the
Needle Work Guild Of America, gave a
talk at Lee Camp Han this morning. A
large number of women of this city
were present.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
T. H. BENTON DEAD.

Thomas II. Benton. a wen-known res
ident Of Bailey's Cross Roads. died at
his home last night His remains were
sent today by Undertaken Wheatley 20
Middleburg. Va. for inrerment
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
BRIGHT OUTLOOK FOR
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In Better Condition Than
Ever Before.
FOUR CAPABLE NEW PLAYERS
Organization Is Now Rehearsing Many
Notable Compositions-Program
o. First Concert.

The Washington Symphony Orchestra,
Reginald De Koven. conductor, has is
sued = statement n the course OF which
its officers say:
The Washington Symphony Orchestra
begins its second complete season in bet
ter condition than ever before. The
greatest care has been paid to the musi-
cal details of organization, and II ranks
now with the best orchestras OF this
country Thorough and careful rehears-
.ng is in progress. and its efficacy Will
be demonstrated at the concerts.
In addition TO the best forces of last
year, four artists of great merit have
been secured: NJ. Belinski. first cello
player. OF the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira; Hermann Rietzel, of New York,
first oboe player; John Lammers. Of Chi
cago. second oboe player. and A. Belz.
first horn player, of the Royal Opera
St. Petersburg, and Of the Thomas.
Damrosch.s and SeidI Orchestras. Her
mann c. Rakemann. the Very able con-
cert-master, vetains his position.
Madame Observation-Disclosures pianist.
has been engaged for the first concert
as soloist. Mr. Belinsld for the second.
and Jaques Thibaud, the marvellous
French violinist. for the third. Nego-
dations are in progress with several dis
unguished artists for the remaining con-
certs
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
Hotel Johnson Cafes.

Service a la Carte business mems
lunch and table d hote dinner ali the
choice game. Lynn Haven and Cherry
stone oysters, I've Holsters. etc, direct
from the catchers.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
COLUMBIA IN coMMIssIoN.

The cruiser Columbia has been put in
commission at the New York navy yard
and will be used as a training ship with
the Atlantic training squadron.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12
RETREAT AT ST. MARY's.

A retreat for the pupils Of St Mary
Academy will be opened by the Rev
Father Sullivan, at St. Mary's Churcn in
this city on the 10Th instant The re-
treat will last three days. Father Suni-
van will complete the mission which he
has been giving at Falls Church, Va.
on next Sunday
The Washington times., 1903-11-12

While working at the Southern Rail
way shops in this city yesterday, Beau
regard AtweH was the victim Of a serious
accident. A buckle OF a locomotive fell
upon him and broke one of his legs
above the knee.
The Washington times., 1903-11-12

Announcement has just been made %
the marriage of Herbert Taylor to
Evelyn Morgan. The ceremony took
place at Grace Protestant Episcopal
Church on Monday evening last. and
the ceremony was performed by the
Rev. c. L. Ball
The Washington times., 1903-11-12

Thomas J. Johnson has bought from
Luther Carter, agent for Edward
Shaulls, a house and lot on north Al
fred Street. between Princess and
Oronoko Streets.