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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-19

discussed with her the mans disappear.
ance but she could offer no explanation OF
his absence Mrs. Curtis said she hao
given her husband 81. $50 to keep for her.
and she thought he had it in his pocket
when he went away.
The missing man is described as peins
forty-seven years old, medium SIZE piacn
hair and brown eyes. His wife was a
widow when he married her. ana she toto
Capt Boardman that she had known MI,
Curtis about six or eight mohths pfioi ~
becoming his WIFE
Mrs. Regina H. Miller, the name by whicn
she was formerly known. owned properly
in the Ohio town when she read an adVer-
tisement of a matrimonial character IN
Toledo paper Through the matrimoniai
agency of a Mrs. Lee in Toledo she was put
in the way of meeting Mr.. Curtis. Follow
ing correspondence with the man IN new
York the Ohio widow went to the Dig city
and met him. Before her departure from
the state where the big republican majority
was recently recorded to the stronghold OF
Tammany she mortgaged one OF her houses
for 81 800 and took the money with ner'
She had some ready cash besides Tuesday'
she told Captain Boardman. she went De-
fore the Rev. Mr.. Bagnell and the two OF
them said IT WILL" after the usual mar
rage formalities had been gone through
with After their marriage. she said. they
went to the Hotel Kenneth, at 9th avenue
and 18th street, and 1t was there, she says,
that she parted with her $1.15O. with the
understanding that 1t was to be used for
the purchase of machinery to be sent TO
California to be used in boring for OIL
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enlisted men of the regular army of the
United States. to aid in securing employ
ment for them, to solicit and create
scholarships and supervise educational OPP
portunities for such orphan children.
Its officers for 1881 are: President, Mrs.
Daniel 9. Lamont 2 West SD street. New
York.
Vice presidents-First, Mrs. Adna r.
Chafree. Governors Island; second Mrs.
Charles F. Roe, 80 East 37th street: third,
Mrs Emerson Liscum, Elmira, N. Y.
Honorary vice presidents = President
Theodore Roosevelt. Elihu Root. Gen. Louis
Fitzgerald. Samuel Sloan, Frederick Free
linghuysen, Lieut. Gen. N. A. Miles, Gen.
Charles F.. Roe. John Bigelow. Timothy l..
Woodruff and John ID. Crimmins.
Recording secretary, Miss Miriam s. Coe;
treasurer. Cornelius N. Bliss. jr.: corre-
spending secretary. Mrs. +. Gore King;
assistant treasurer, Mrs. Richard c. Colt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-19
GOVERNOR THREATENED.
Anonymous Letter Says He Will Die
Unless He Pardons Murderer.

CHEYENNE, Wyo.. November 19.-Gov-
ernor Chatterton has received letter, writ
ten. on stationery of the Albany Hotel IN
Denver. threatening him with death unless
he commutes the sentence of Tom Horn,
who is to be hanged here tomorrow for the
murder of Willie Nickel
The letter declares in substance that II
Horn is permitted to hang Governor Chat
tertcn viii not be permitted to live twenty
four hours The governor does not regard
the threat seriously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-19

Piso's Cure-40 years on the market, and still the
best for Coughs and Colds. 25c. per bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-19
Lord curzon Reaches Mascat.

MASCAT, Arabia, November 19.-The
viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, who left
Karachi November 10, escorted by four
battle ships. on tour of the Persian gulf.
arrived here today. Visits were exchanged
between the Sultan of Oman and LORD
Curzon. The town is enjoying a holiday
The principal buildings are profusely deco
rated and there will be a fine illumination
tonight, afioat and ashore.
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in cotton. Isle, merino. wool and silk
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Underwear.

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Fur Specials.
Coats and Neck Wraps.

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of The Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
YOUNG BOY HELD
 ON MURDER CHARGE
ENTIcED PLAYMATE ON ICE AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN-BOY RAN INTO AN AIR HOLE AND WAS DROWNED.

Keokuk, Ind, December 22-Arthur Humphrey, a 14year-old boy now in the police station here, may be held for the murder of Paul and William Stice. The three boys were playmates, but during q recent quarrel Humphrey threatened to kill Stice. He tried several times Mon day to entice him on the Ice, but Stce's mother prevented his going.
 The two Stice boys and Humphrey dis appeared on Monday afternoon Humph- rey returning in the evening, but nothing more has been seen of the other two. search was instituted this morning but no clue was found. Humphrey was ar- rested at noon and cross-examined. He denied going to the river with the Stlce boys and all knowledge of their where abouts.
 Later he confessed the boys were drown ed. He says they crossed the river late in the afternoon; that he struck William and knocked him down; then chased him to strike him again and the boy ran into an air hole. The younger brother at- tempted to rescue him and the two sank together. Humphreys mother is dead and his father is serving a twenty-yea term in the penitentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Washington, December 22,-(special.)- It looks as If there is to be an epidemic of impeachment proceedings against fed eral judges in the United States This is confirmed by Chairman Jenkins of the house judiciary committee. MT. Jenkins today confirmed the report that charges had been filed against Judge James E. Boyd of the western North Carolina dis trict It Is strongly intimated that charges will be filed against other officials.
 MT. Jenkins said today: Tt is a fact that some complaints have been made to members of the committee by persons re- siding in Judge Boyds state, but owing to the long established and altogether proper rules governing such matters, I must decline to give either the nature of such complaints or to disclose the names of the persons making them. Not only have there been charges with reference to the conduct of Judge Boyd, but I may as well tell you that there are charges relating to the conduct of other judges,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
COLONIES CANNOT
 BECOME STATES
WHITELAW REID SPEAKS ON
 ISLAND POSSESSIONS TO LARGE PARTY OF DINERS AT NEW ENG LAND SociETYs CELEBRATION.

New York December 22.-The annual dinner of the New England Society of the City of New York held at the Waldorf Astoria. was a more notable affair than any held during the ninety-eight years since the incorporation of the society There were 554 diners, and the speakers included Whitelaw Reid, Andrew Carne- gie, Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, General II. c. Corbn and R. M Stewart Wortley
 After toast had been drunk on 'The President of the United States" Whitelaw Reid spoke on "Forefathers Day" Pass ing a consideration of national expansion, he said:
 Shall we find it a safe course by roam ing the oceans to drag in sem-tropical and revolutionary communities to be made states in the American Union, equal from the start with ourselves, with sometimes, perhaps, balance of power that may en- able them to govern us and the land of our fathers?"
 Such questions have burst upon us too suddenly out of our recent expansion to justify at the outset harsh criticism of any rash or ill-considered proposals that may rise to the surface in the first froth of public discussion But l venture to predict that the time will come in the lives of many who hear me now, that the man who shall propose the incorpora- ton as state into this government of the United States of America of any island of the sea, the Philippines, the Sandwich Islands or Porto Rico, or Cuba. will be hunted from political life as a public enemy, whether he be animated merely by lingering reminiscence of the flibusters and the slavery propaganda, or whether he represents a sugar trust in Wall street or sage brush trust in the United States senate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
A DOUBTFUL COMPLIMENT.
Governor of Georgia Says Roosevelt Is
 Right at Times.

Atlanta, Ga, December 22.-At a banquet given this evening by the busi. ness of Atlanta to Brigadier General Barry, in command of the Department of the Gulf, Gov. Joseph M. Terrell of Georgia was also a guest of honor. In responding to the toast, "The State" the governor said among other things.
 With many things that President Roosevelt has done, indeed, with, per haps, most of the acts of his admins tration, l differ, and differ materially. But there are two things which l most heartily endorse. l endorse the estab- lshment of the Department of the Gulf. and most earnestly endorse the recognition of the independence of Panama, which means the construction of an isthmian canal, thing in which we as southerners are most deeply and most vitally interested. It is not and cannot be made a party matter We want the canal, and we are in a fair way to get it, and if We do not get it now it will be our fault"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
IMPEACHMENT EPIDEMIC
 SAYS CHAIRMAN JENKINS
Rumored That Many Charges Have Been Made Against the Official Conduct of Federal Judges in the United
 States, Which Will be Thoroughly Investigated

and it is my intention to remain here dur ing the holidays and look Into these mat ters.
 Tt may be said that there is regular epidemic of impeachment, or to be more accurate 1t seems that there will be. It appears that some judges have abused the privilege of their high office. Some men as soon as they feel themselves in a position of life tenure allow the worst impulses of their nature to dominate their every action in life
 ''They become autoeratic but do not un- derstand me to say that this is true of any particular person. On the contrary we arrive at such conclusions very slow ly after careful investigation. That Is why we refuse to give out information relat- ing to charges. It might afterward be found that we had done some one an IT, reparable injury. But what I said in the beginning is true. There Is a feeling that some judges have abused the privileges vouchsafed by their position, and this feeling doubtless accounts in a large measure for the prompt action of the house in passing a resolution instructing this committee to investigate the conduct of Judge Swain of Florida"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
NO ARBITRATION OF
 PAWANH QUES1IOW
AMERICAN DUCHESS
 WARMLY RECEIVED
DUKE AND DUCHESS OF BOX.
 BURGHE ARRIVE AT DUNBAR AND WERE GIVEN MAGNIFICENT
 REcEPTioN-WAs MISS GOBLET.

Edinburgh. December 22.-The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe arrived at Dunbar tonight and were given a magnificent re- ception. They were met at the depot by the provost and the members of the Dun bar town council, as we'll as by the ten- ants of the Roxburghe estate
 The tenants were introduced to the duchess, formerly Miss May Goelet of New York, by the duke. who delivered a brief speech to the tenants and to the Dunbar municipal officials, thanking them for their reception. Thousands of per- sons were gathered outside the station, and they enthusiastically cheered the couple on their appearance. As soon as the duke and duchess entered their car riages the horses were unhitched and the carriage was drawn by the coast guards men, preceded by pipers, to Broxmouth park, the seat of the Roxburghes, which is two miles distant from Dunbar. The carriages were followed by 200 torch bearers. The streets of Dunbar were gaily decorated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

New York, December 22.--With a yer dict that sends Frank H. Burness, a self confessed murderer, to the electric chair, a jury before Judge Crane this afternoon ended one of the most sensational murder trials heard in Brooklyn for months. Bur ness fourth murder was committed on November 10 last, when he shot Capt. George B. Townsend of the schooner Charles K. Buckley, because the latter would not pay him $6.SO, the prisoner al- legged to be due him. This and other killings were calmly described by Bir- ness today on the witness stand and the murderer insisted that he did the deed with reconciliation and in a full realiza- tion of the consequences. The Jury
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WELLMAN EN ROUTE HOME.
Reiterates Statement That He Will Not
 Resign Place.

Chairman Wellman of the republican state committee of Alabama. passed through Washington tonight en route home from New York. MT Wellman talked with a number of the politicians In the big city. but 1t is understood that he regards the nomination of Roosevelt as assured and has about given up all hopes of having an opportunity to vote for Senator Hanna.
 Mir. Wellman reiterated that he had no intention of resigning the chairman ship. as has been cleaimed by the Presi- dents referees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
CONDEMNED TO DEATH HE
 WISHES JURY MERRY XMAS

brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree Burness smiled broadly when the jury was being boiled Judge Crane said he would sentence Burness on Monday and the latter asked the judge if he would be permitted to say some thing. On being given the privilege, he said:
 ''There may be an idea in the minds of some of the jurors that I hold a grudge against them for having found me guilty. wish to say that l don't feel in that way in the slightest and Qaughingly) all can say Is I wish you all a merry Christmas"
 When asked what he thought would be the result of his act. he eoolly replied;
 'I only see one way out of It."
 What is that?"
 Why the chair of course,n he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Tom Jenkins Gets Two Falls.

New York, December 22.-Tom Jen- kens of Cleveland. O.. in catch-as- catch-can match with Dan Mcleod Of Canada, at the Madison Square Gar den tonight, secured two out Of three falls Jenkins was thrown first with half Nelson, but in the second bout he got quarter Nelson and Barlock on Mcleod and pinned his shoulders to the met. Jenkins won the deciding fall with a half Nelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Deputy Sheriff Dead.

Raleigh, N C.. December 22-Dep- uty Sheriff Dougherty, one of the men shot by w. G. Gautier, arrested in Sampson county for destroying rural mail boxes, died today. Gautier has been sent to the federal prison at At lanta. but will be brought back here for the next term of the federal court to answer to the charge of killing the officer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Chicago, December 22-"Not poisoned, hut dead because she thought she mad beeh poisoned" was the singular verdict pronounced by the coroners physician, Springer. today. after performing an au- topsy on the body of Virginia Jackson. an aged colored woman. and former ex- slave. The autopsy was performed In the belief that the strange circumstances of the womans death were indicative of murder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
PERTINENT QUESTIONS
 ASKED BY COLOMBIA.

Bogota. Saturday, December 19.-Dr. Lupe Carlos Ricos, minister of foreign affairs, has cabled General Reyes at Washington, under date of December lo as follows
 .If the explanation which the United States government has given to the press is of a diplomatic character, answer clearing the following points:
 By the treaty oI 1S46 the United States did not acquire control over inter oceanic transit but entered into obligations by which, for compensatory favors, 1t guar anteed the neutrality, property and sov- ereignty of the isthmus, the sovereign ty being indivisable.
 If the United States government pre- vents the government of Colombia from subduing the rebels, then it ought to submit them to Colombian authority.
 ..The United States has never protected Colombia against foreign invasion. When ever that government has interfered to prevent the interruption of traffic it has been because of the rights granted or at Colombia's request. Early in this instance it interfered it's own initia- tive with the evident object of protect ing the secessionists on the isthmus
 If the guarantee of neutrality were to be looked upon as privilege, it would prevent the sovereign government from keeping order on the isthmus which is against the principles of all govern ments. The protocols of 1897 did not grant any new rights to the United States. much less the right of domnat- ing this territory.
 ''The Hay-Herran treaty did not mod fly the obligations which the United States contracted by the treaty of 1s46 to guarantee the neutrality, sovereignty and property of the isthmus. When this treaty was disapproved no new proposi- tions were made.
 The orders given by the United States
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
FEAR OF POISON CAUSES
 OLD NEGRO WOMAN TO DIE

'This old lady thought she had been posior said Springer, "and 1t affected her i arl to such an extent that 1t killed her. The heart actually burst. A neigh bor, known to be a friend of Mrs. Giles pie, gave Mrs. Jackson a bottle containing some kind of brownish liquid.''
 Evidently, say the police, the old colored woman jumped to the conclusion on feel ing bad, after she had tasted the medi- cine. she had been poisoned, and the fear of death killed her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
s1oo. 1000 Bequest to University.

Richmond, Va. December 22.-A University of Virginia special says that Barnard Shipp of Louisville, a literary recluse, has bequeathed his library. valued ct $100,000, to the University of Virginia, and the bill of lading for the entire collection has been received at this institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Will Extend the Time.

Richmond. Va, December 22.-The house of delegates today voted to ex- tend for six months the time in which the Jamestown Exposition company may raise the required million dollars of capital stock which, by the terms of the company's legislative charter must be subscribed by January 1, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Sarafoff Will Visit Italy.

Rome, December 22.-Boris Sarafoff, leader of the Macedonian revolution ists, has promised to visit Italy for the purpose of starting a propaganda to aid the Macedonian cause. He will arrive at Milan at the end of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
CONGRESS HAS DONE BUT
 LITTLE IMPORTANT WORK

twenty-six and the house twenty-five. The speeches cover 414 pages of the re- cord.
 In the house s659 bills were introduced. while 2S59 were presented in the senate. Thousands of petitions were received, a majority of them pertaining to Senator Reed Shoot of Utah.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Washington, December 22.-(Special.)- The deliberations of congress during the extra and ordinary sessions make up a formidable record in extent of printing, but little in the way of accomplish ment
 In the six weeks congress has been in session, there were thirty-six working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
carneoie,s Offer Accented.

Raleigh, N. C.. December 22.-The aldermen of Winston-Salem have ac- cepted Andrew Carnegie's offer of S15,- 900 for library on the usual terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Senator Hannn Imnrovinn.

New York. December 22.-Senator Hanna. who has been i'll at his hotel for several days of grip is improving rapidly. His doctors expect he will be out within a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Patriotic Meetings Held.

Bogota, Friday December 1S.-Patriotic meetings are being held here every even ing at which eontingents of men and sums of money are offered to the govern ment. Even the women demand to be en- listed for the purpose ot gling to the Panama to subdue the separatists.
 The government only awaits news rom General Reyes and if that news is to the effect that nothing can be accomplished by diplomatic measures. then the officers will send troops toward the lsthnus. The government and people hope that the United States congress will avoid a con- fiict and they rely upon the fairness of the American press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
U. s. MINISTER ARRIVES
 IN NEW REPUBLIC.

Panama, December 22.--W. l. Buchan- an, United States minister to the repub lie of Panama, arrived here today ac companied by United States Consul Gen ersl Gudger, who met him at Colon lAr. Buchanan was received at the railroad station by Senor Espriella, minister of foreign relations; several officers of the United States navy, many native and foreign citizens and a company of sol- diers whose band played the American national air to the minister.
 Though Minister Buchanan has not of fcially announced when he will present his credetials, the Associated Press is informed that he will do so within day or two.
 The reports that Minister Buchanan will be declared invalid by the United States senate seem to impress neither the minister nor the members of the iunta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

the secession movement, and Colombia was at peace when this movement began.
 "The conduct of the Washington execu- tive has been and now is favorable in every way to the rebellion, but not to the maintenance of order, which is con trary to the principles and ant ecedents of the United States government and to .he policy established by 1t during the Amer ican war of secession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
THE WEATHER.

washington. December 22.-Fore- caat for Alabama: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; light to fresh north east to east winds.