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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

khODERN wOODMEN OF AMERICA
wi North Star Camp, No. $3.50, NJ. w. A.,
meets in WOOdmen Hall every Monday evening.
Visiting NeighbOrs always welcome. CLARENCE
COLLINS, V. c. +. l.. LITTLE CLERK.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

We sell clocks at low figure
and guarantee them.-Kerr, the
Jeweler.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

kHODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
wi Porthlll Lodge. No. 1851, NJ. w. A., meets
the first and third Saturday evenings OF each
month, at 8 o'clock. Visiting NeighbOrs cor
daily invited. +. W. DANIELsON, V. G. II. A.
FRENCH, Secretary.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06
VS.. Beebee, Dental Rooms

Get my prices on " atches.-
Kerr, the Jeweler.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

CATHOLIC
~ Regular services on the 4th Sunday of each
month, at 10 80 "A. III.
REV. THOS. J. PURCELL, Pastor.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

DATHBONE SISTERS
n Crescent Temple, No. 10, Rathbone Sister
meet every Tuesday evening in X. of p. Hall, nj
D. m. Visiting members cordially invited
Mrs ELLA MCLAUGHLGN, NJ. Z. G. MRS. MINNIE
LITTLE, NJ. of X. and G..
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

DEREKAH DEGREE, l. o. o. F.
X Loyal Rebekah Lodge No. AZ, I. o. O. r.,
meets every Friday evening st 500 o'clock.
Visiting Rebekahs cordially iavited. MRS.
ANNA BISHOP, n. G. JAS. f. DoLAN, Sec.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06

KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES-
n KootHnai Tent, No. 20, X. 0. T. NJ, meets
every alternate Wednesday evening at O'Clock.
Visiting Sir Knights always invited. 5. d.
TAYLOR Commander. b. W. LUDINGToN. K.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06
PorthiIl Lodge.

ODD FELLOWS
" Boundary Lodge, No. 60, I. o, o.. F, meets
in Ross Hall every saturday evening at s
o'clock. Visiting brothers fraternally invited.
q. MONTGOMERY, n. G. GEO. II. Ross, Secretary.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06
Dir = Q tOrie 8
Secret Societies.

odd FELLOWS
~ Utophia Lodge, No. &c. I. o. o. f.. meets
every saturday evening at o'clock. Visiting
brothers fraternally invited. 7. A. BISHOP,
n. G. WIN. VANGAsKEN. Secretary.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1903-02-06
Churches.

DRESBYTERIAN-
Regular preaching services every Sunday
morning at 1920. sabbath School at IL 80 a. m .
REV. JOHN II. HOPE, Pastor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
TWO MEN GIVE SKIN
FOR ANOTHER'S BACK
Operation of Grating Successfully Per-
formed in Baltimore Hospital-Pa-
tient Burned by Electricity.

BALTIMORE, Ma, Dec. PA sue
cessful operation Of grating skin from
two men upon the burned back of an
other man was performed at the City
Hospital this morning by DR.. Isaac r.
Trimble and DR. Thomas Cummins The
man upon whose back the skin was
grated is Charles HalIeck. an en-
ployee Of the United Railways and Elec-
trio Company. Two Of Mr.. Halleck' 8
relatives - John Crow and Joseph
Observation-Disclosures to give up portions
Of their cuticle for the grating process
Both volunteers were placed under the
influence Of an anesthetic. and Drs
Trimble and Cummins removed squares
OF cuticle from their thighs. As quickly
as the skin was removed IL was laid in
spots on the patients burned back. The
skin was not laid overlapping, or regu-
lariy, but was. so TO speak. sprfnkIed
making small islands os fresh skin OF
the burned surface. The operation last.
ed an hour.
Messrs. Crow and Stracher will remain
in the hospital for "A few days until their
sore thighs are healed. Mr. HalIeck was
shocked by an electric current in the
Pratt Street powerhOUse on November
10 last. His back was badly burned and
the raw places would moi heal. For this
reason the skin grating was performed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
BROkE INTO SALOON,
SOLD RUM ALL NIGH
''Holds-Ups" Found Cash Drawer Emp
ty, So They Opened Baroom.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-TWO '-hold-up
men with an acute sense of humor
broke into a closed saloon at 1904 State
Street at / o'clock yesterday morning
and while one put on an apron and serv-
ed drinks the other lounged about and
protected" the place. The saloon had
been closed at y o'clock.
When the hold-uDs found no money
I'm the cash register, they turned on all
the Nominations, opened the front door
and bade ali-night jewellers welcome.
The pair took in SIS. which was rung
up in the register as a joke. The money
went into their pockets. When J. J.
Cavanagh. the day bartender. arrived at
3 a. m, business was in full swing.
How is this?" asked Cavanagh.
Il am the new night bartender" said
the .'artisI with the apron.
Give everyone in the house a drink
on me-" he continued
Cavanagh obeyed. As some dozen men
stood at the bar, the robber drew a
revolver. and covered the entire party.
Shell out now" he shouted. Help
them, Jim" he said 70 his companion.
Jim dived into the pockets of the vic
Tins. and took all they had. Then the
robbers walked away.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
GOTTI TAKES MEASURES
TO INSURE SECRECY
of New Bishop for colum-
bus Not Likely to Be Prema-
turely Announced

ROME. Dec. 12.-Cardinal Gotti, pre-
feet Of the propaganda. has taken the
most severe measures to prevent the
decision Of the Congregation Of the Pro
paganda regarding the appointment OF
a new bishop for Columbus becoming
known prematurely. He has threatened
the clerks and even the porter Of the
propaganda with d; missal If they are
found guilty not J rely OF commune
eating AIRY news ne press, but even
of allowing any journalist to approach
the building while the meeting is in
progress.
When the cardinals met he reminded
them of the Necessity of secrecy. es-
pecially in this case. where the irremov-
able rectors OF Columbus stand for one
candidate. the bishops Of the province
Of Cincinnati for another, and Arch
bishop Falconio. the apostolic delegate
at Washington. for another and differ
ent Candid late. All OF these candidates.
in addition, are opposed by a number
Of local Columbus Catholics.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
TESTIMONY SHOWS WIFE
HATED HER HUSBAND
Witnesses for Prosecution in Rogers
Trial Say Woman Many Times Re-
fused Efforts at Reconciliation.

BENNINGTON, Vt. Dec. 12.-Testi-
mony was brought forward late this
afternoon tending 70 bear out the con-
tention Of the prosecution in the trial of
Mary Rogers, accused Of the murder
of her husband. Marcus Rogers, that
the woman hated Rogers, and left moth
ing undone TO emphasize this hatred
Leonard Miller. who was a fellow-work-
man with him. told of an attempt made
by Rogers to have his wife return TO
him.
Miller swore that he came 10 Ben
nington in HAY with Rogers and they
went to see Mrs. Rogers at a house
she occup. ed on Main Street with Stella
Bates. Rogers asked his wife to return
to him. 6nd go to Hoosic Corners and
live. Sh4 refused. using much profan-
ity to emphasize her remarks. When
they left the house Rogers. asked her
TO shake hands. and she absolutely re-
fused.
Cross-examination failed TO shake the
testimony of the witness. William
Rogers. a brother-in-Iaw of the accused.
took the stand and told of the mar
riage Of the couple He declared they
frequently quarreled, and after Mary
left his brother he tried numerous times
TO have her return to him, but she al
ways refused
William Rogers said after the couple
separated. Mary was in the habit of
coming to see Marcus every few weeks.
but only TO stay a short time, and he
swore she steadfastly declined to listen
TO any proposition ifIat she again keep
house for him. James Reilly testified
that prior to the death of Rogers he
took out a policy of insurance on his
life and made his vsife the beneficiary.
Reilly was still on the stand when court
adjourned until Monday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
.TWENN-SEVEN YEARS
John Marshall HarIan's
Record on Bench.
HIS INTERESTING CAREER
Native of Kentucky, He Has Been
Lawyer, Politician, Soldier,
and Jurist.

Associate Justice John Marshall Har-
Ian has begun his twenty-seventh year
of continuous service on the bench Of
the United States Supreme Court. We'd
nesday being the anniversary OF the
date on which he took his seat in the
highest tribunal of the country.
Justice Harlan came to the bench IN
1877, when he was forty-four years old.
He was born in Boyle county. Ky.
June 1, 1888; was graduated from Center
College, Kentucky. in 1850: studied law
at Pennsylvania University, and took
up the practice OF his profession at
Frankfort He became a county Judge
in 1853 He was an elector on the Bell
and Everett ticket, removed to Louis
Vile and formed a law partnership;
and in 1851 he raised the Tenth Ken
lucky Infantry and served in Gen
George H. Thomas division. He made
such a gallant record that his name
was sent to the Senate for confirmation
as brigadier general of volunteers in
1868, but while it was pending his father
died, and he felt compelled 20 resign.
In the same year he was elected
attorney general by the Union party.
served four years, and returned to his
law practice in Louisville. In 1871 he
ernor of Kentucky. The next year the
Republican convention of his State pre-
scented his name for the nomination for
Vice President. In 1876 he was chair
man of the State delegation to the ma
tional convention.
An interesting part OF the justice
career followed at this time. He had
been considered for a position in the
diplomatic service OF the United
states and looked with favor on the
proposed new field of work A place in
the Presidents Cabinet was then put
before him, and his friends supposed ne
could depend on assurances which in
dicated his appointment When Presi-
dent Hayes reached Washington. how
ever. there was a recasting of the ~Cabi-
net, and the eminent Kentuckian was
not included.
He was appointed a member of the
Louisiana commission soon after this
and oD November @. 1877, was named
Tor Dlace on the Supreme Court bench.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
IN HALLWAY, MORGAN
WAITED FOR A NEGRO
Financie. Giared al Knobs on Doors
Which he Could Not Open

NEW YORK. Dec. FL Pierpont
Morgan walked brislSly yesterday TO the
Offices Of the directors OF the Consoli-
dated Road in the Grand Central Sta
ticn and turned the door knob.
The door would not open. Mr. Nor
gan glared at thu knob and then tried
another knob on another door, but with
no better luck
He raped on a window with his
horR-handled cane. and glared at two
rural directors. who. Ike him,
had arrived too early and were stand
ing In the hall. waiting for the negro
caretaker to bring President Mellin,s
satchel from the incoming train
They might at least put a chair out,
said Mr. Morgan
4 clerk brought one from the dis
patcher's Office and ne camped in the
hall
While the directors were in session
the lights went out. and Mr.. Morgan
sat in gloom until a scurrytng clerk OBJ
tanned a lamp
The moment the lamp appeared Mr.
Morgan left the room. walked as fast as
his legs could carry him to the elevator
and went home. It was Friday Steel
common sold at 10.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
THARP'S BERKELEY RYE.

Always the Same are household
words when applied to Tharp's Berkeley
Rye. This popular whisky is the out
put Of James Tharp's Sons, So F Street
northwest. Berkeley Rye is noted for
it's wholesomeness and purity, and is
recommended bS the leading physi-
clans OF the city for it's medicinal quail
tiles It is one Of the oldest established
brands Of local origin. and it's sales
have increased yearly. To assure holt
day cheer Berkeley Rye should be I'm
your home. 1t symbollzes hospitality.
Special arrangements have been made
by Messrs. Tharp's Sons TO deliver all
holiday orders promptly. Telephone
and mail orders filled at once
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
MYRON LEFFINGWELL
SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS
No Trace of Actor and Playwright
Well Known in Theatrical Cir
cles of Washington.

Dispatches from New York report the
sudden disappearance Of MyrOn Letting
well. an actor and playwright well known
in washington. IT is said that all eff
forts on the part of the New York po-
lice department have failed TO find any
trace OF the actor. and no reason for
his mysterious DISAPPEARANCE can be
learned.
I>efingweITs home is in New York.
but he has spent a great deal Of his
time I'm Washington. having married
Fife Darling, an actress whose family
resides here He won much recognition
with his pen. and many OF his plays
have been produced with gratifying sue
cess. His best known work was THE
Dawn OF Freedom. written some time
ago. dealing with political conditions IN
Cuba Some litigation was caused over
the sale Of the play to an actor, Lefiing-
well claiming that the piece was never
paid for in full.
other works from his pen were "A
Summe- Girl" THE Hand OF Fate. -
Blue Grass" THE Man From the
South a dramatization OF "Sapho, 9"
and several other adaptations. Some
time ago Len1ngweI and his wife were
successfully associated for six months
with the STOCK company at the Belasco
Theater. San Francisco He was a prom
inent member Of several local stock
companies. playing important parts with
the Lafayette company. and in the sup
port OF Edwin Arden at the Columbia
Theater two years ago.
The domestic troubles Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leffingwell were given some space IN
the newspapers many months ago. and
a separation OF the couple followed in
July. 1902. Since then they have not
lived together, and none Of Mrs. Lef-
fingwell's family knows anything Of the
actors whereabouts or what ne has
been doing. His disappearance from
New York came as a surprise 10 them
but they could not I'm any way account
FOR II. Mrs. Lefingwell. under her
maiden name. is now on a tour with
Escaped From Sing Sing" an attrac-
ton that recently appeared at a local
theater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
WEEK OF GRAND OPERA
IN BALTIMORE THEATER

An announcement which should. prove
interesting 10 local music lovers is that
there will be one week of grand opera
in Baltimore at the Lyric, formerly
Music Hall. beginning tomorrow night
The organization engaged for the week
IS that owned by Henry w. Savage.
The present Baltimore engagement is
at the regular theater prices. ranging
from 10 cents TO S1.50 for the best seats.
There will be two matinees. which
will permit women and music students
to run over to Baltimore and return be-
fore dark.
There is a grand opera orchestra. Of
forty Of the best musicians Of the coun-
try. The season will begin tomorrow
night with "Othello." and this will be
the first time that the work has been
presented in English In Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
KING PETER SNUBBED
BY KAISER WILHELM
Because He Did Not Heed DipIomatists
and Ostracize the Servian
RegicideS.

BERLIN. Dec. 12.-The reason Ger
many has decided 10 break on diplo-
matte relations with the Servian court.
for the present at least. is that the so
ciaI season is about 70 begin in Bel
grade, and King Peter has issued invi-
tations to balls. OfIicial receptions, and
other festivities.
1t is known that the ministers ac-
credited to Belgrade have never ceased
earnestly to advise Kine Peter to dis
associate himself from the murderers OF
his predecessor and the latter's wife
and demand their punishment. The
Servian King disregarded this advice,
and even did not answer the notes
Matters reached a crisis when il was
evident that King Peer intended TO in
vite the regicide minis, ers, shake hands
with them. and dance with their wives
Germany. accordingly. decided that II
was time for her minister to take =
leave Of absence
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
GOOD NEWS FOR THE CHILDREN

On another page is a large advertise
ment of Hudsons Variety Store, an
nouncing millions of toys in the big
new establishment at AIS Seventh
Street Monday and Tuesday this firm
offers a reduction Of 10 per cent from
regular prices on any toys selected.
There are enough pretty and amusing
things for children in this large store Of
four floors to make most every juvenile
in Washington happy. The store also
has very large and attractive show
ing OF China, glassware, pictures. vases
and bric-a-brac. on which 10 per cent
reduction can be obtained by those
who shop tomorrow or Tuesday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
Impressive Ceremonies at the
Center Market Armory
Scheduled to Take Place
Next Friday Evening.
GEN. OLIVER TO TAKE
A PROMINENT PART
Order Issued by Adjutant
General Brett as to Uniform
to Be Worn on This
Occasion.

General Oliver. Assistant Secretary of
War. will ohiciate at the ceremonies at
tending the presentation of the Ordway
rife competition prizes and the rifle
practice insignia won by the National
Guardsmen OF the District which will
take place in Center Market Armory
drill hall at $50 o'clock next Friday
evening. About 200 members of the local
citizen-soldiery will participate in the
exercises and receive medals and cash
Tor their shooting in the September
match. or decoration for making the re-
quired scores at different distances and
qualifying as expert rihemen. "sharp-
shooters, distinguished marksmen."
or 'marksmen."
Adjutant general. Col. Llovd M Brett
has issued an order relating 10 these
ceremonies. which directs that blue uni
forms. white gloves, side arms. and for
age cap be worn. Major S. p House will
command the array of prize winners be
fore. during. and after the distribution.
The Brigade Band. under the leadership
OF Prof. Mcleod. will furnish the music
Colonel Brett's Order.
Colonel Brett's order follows:
The insignia earned by members OF
the National Guard for qualification in
rifle practice during the season of 1903
and the prizes won in the recent compe-
utions at Ordway will be presented by
the Assistant Secretary Of War in the
drill hall of the National Guard Armory
on Friday. the 18th instant.
Successful teams and individual win
ners of insignia and prizes will report to
Major S. Porter House. First Battalion
at the drill hall not later than $50
o'clock p. m. on the date specified. viii
be formed by him. and will be under his
command until dismissed at the conclu.
sion of the ceremonies.
Blue uniforms. caps. white gloves.
and side arms will be worn.
Major S. Porter House. First Bat
TALON. will on receipt of this order. re-
port TO these headquarters and to Major
James E. Bell. inspector general Of riff,
practice. for instructions relative TO the
ceremonies provided for in paragraph
THE Brigade Band will parade for this
ceremony
by command of Brigadier Genera
Harries: L. NJ. BRETT.
"Adjutant General
Program of Exercises
A complete program OF the exercises
has been arranged by Major James E
Bell. inspector. general OF rifle practice
under whose tutelage the Guardsmen
learned 10 win prizes and insignia
These are the twenty-five events on Ma
jcr Bells program:
Remarks by General Harries and in.
PRODUCTION of General Oliver. Assistant
Secretary Of War. Remarks
Brigade rife team to the front and
center; distinguished marksmen OF
right of line. Presentation of distin
gaiished marksmen's medals, team ser
vice medals and bars.
Expert rifieman of the brigade team
Will stand fast: other expert rifiemen Il
the front on left of brigade team Pres
entatfOn Of insignia.
Sharpshooters to front and center
only those who receive decorations VIII
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
FIRST STREET RESIDENTS
ALARMED BY SMALLPOX
Mrs. Keane Refuses to Be Removed to
the Pesthouse.

Residents in the vicinity of FRS. and
II Streets southwest are somewhat per-
turbed over the discovery Of a case OF
smallpox in their midst The matter Is
aggravated because the victim refuses
to leave her home.
According to a report made to the
Health Department yesterday after
noon, Mrs. Mary A Keane is stricken
with the disease, and her residence at
200 First Street southwest is quaran-
tined. Her husband, five children, and
a boarder are prisoners, and will be kept
within the premises until Mrs. Keane has
recovered, or has been removed 10 the
smallpox hospital. and the place thor
oughly disinfected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
PENNSYLVANIA JUDGE
TAKEN TO SANlTARIUM

LANCASTER Pa. Dec 12.-The Hon.
J. 3. Livingston, for thirty-three years
a Judge in this county, has been removed
at the instance Of relatives to a SAINT
tarium by reason OF mental incapacIty
The governor will appoint a commits
sion 10 ascertain whether his liabilities
are Of a permanent character, IN which
event a successor will he appointed.
Judge Livingston is eighty-two years
old. He was elected TO his fourth term
in 1900
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
COL. H. Nj. B0IES
DIES WHILE TRAVELLING

SCRANTON. Dec. 12-CoI. II. NJ. Boies,
OF the State board Of corpora tons and
charities. died suddenly i'm Wilkesbarre
at midnight, while returning from Wash
ington. where he had a conference with
President Roosevelt. Colonel BOies was
taken sick on the train. and was re-
moved by friends at Wilkesbarre Heart
disease was the cause Cf death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
MILITIAMEN MAY ATTEND
WAR DEPARTMENT SCHOOL

The War Department has decided that
militia officers may attend schools for
officers held at military posts. providing
they do so without expense to the Gov
Crnment.
This decision was handed down in re-
ply TO a request from Capt. Frank b.
King and Lieut.. Samuel I. McEIhees Of
the First Company. Corps Of Engineers.
Oklahoma National Guard. that they be
permitted 10 attend the school for off,
GERS at Fort Sill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
GAMEKEEPERS ACCUSED OF
PLOT AGAINST ALFONSO

LONDON, Dec. IA special dispatch
from Madrid, published here today, an
nounccs the arrest of two OF the royal
gamekeepers I'm connection with the
shooting of a shepherd at Casa Campo.
December 6 while King Alfonso was
hunting there, and the suicide OF n third
gamekecpeT. which has revived the ru-
mors, denied at the time. that the affair
really was a plot against the King
life
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
PLEDGE FOR A HUNDRED YEARS

ALTOONA. Pa. Dec 12--James Long
aged fifty. took the pledge for 100 years,
swore 10 attend church regularly, and
be good in general yesterday, to settle
two cases against him in Alderman
Raymond's court He had been sued by
Mrs Maggie Buck for assaulting her.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-13
MOTOR BURSTS; THIRTEEN HURT.

PITTSBURG, Dec 12.-Seven persons
were seriously burned and six others in
jured yesterday by a motor and boiler
explosion which wrecked the Armstrong
cork factory.