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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
indians 10 A<opt constituuOn.

EUFAULA, l. T., May @.-Prominent
leaders OF the Five Civilized tribes met
Curtain OF the Choctaws for the purpose Of
calling a convention 10 adopt a constitution
for the Indian state independent Of Okla
homa, 10 take form al The expiration OF
the tribal government in 1893, Chief C
tain called the meeting TO order Among
those present was Chief Pleasant Porter OF
the Creeks.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
HYMENEAL.
MeItxer-Rinehof.

NEBRASKA CITY. Neb., May 2o-tspe-
cial Telegram.)-E. ]. Meltzer. manager Of
the Union Cold Storage ompan Of Chi
cago, was marred this afternoon to Miss
Olga Bischof OF this city. They will make
their future home in Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
KiIIed Whne Repairine chr.

ALLISON, Ia. May 2O.-(special Tele-
gram.)-John Stone of ST. Paul was killed
while repairing a Chicago & Great Western
car on the sidetrack.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
A death BLOW 10 Malaria.

Electric Bitters kill and expel malaria
disease germs, will prevent typhoid and
cure fever and ague. or no pay. Only SOC.
For sale by Kuhn 4 Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
DEATH RECORD.
vincent Long.

BEATRICE. Neb.. May 2o.-(speciaI.)-
Word was received here yesterday OF the
death of Vincent Long, which occurred at
his home at Sycamore, Ill. He was a resi-.
dent of Gage ounty for many years. and
before removing 20 Illinois he was engaged
in the sheep business with his brothers,
Fred and John Long. Deceased was 40
years OF age and leaves his wife and two
chiidren
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21

OFFICE CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
master Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. MAY
"a, lS1Essaled proposals, In triplieate, viii
June lS. 1896, and then opened, fof CON
structing sewage publication plant, crema.
tory and smoke stack, az Fort Leaven-
worth, Kansas. Information and blank
forms OF proposal furnished on applicat.on
United States reserves the right to accent
or reject any or all proposals or any psrt
thereon. Envelopes should be endorsed
proposals for Sewage Publication Plant.
etc.. addressed 70 Major ID. L. Mccarthy,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
Mrs. Moses owens.

cozAD, Neb., MAY 2O-(special Tele-
gram.)-Mrs. Moses Owens died here yes
terdAy and was buried today. She came
here about twenty-three years ago from
Indiana. She was about 80 years old.
The deceased was the mother OF Hon. z.
d. Owens. ex-senator and at present re-
ceiver OF land office at North Platte.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
Railroad Reports All In.

The last OF the railroad reports to be
filed with the state executive council ap
peared this morning, which completes the
records on which the council will make
the assessment. The report of the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy road was filed. 1t
shows that on the main line and all its
branches in the state of Iowa, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois. Missouri and elsewhere,
the gross receipts amounted to $24,4 AZ. 49,
the expenses, SIS, 440. oo4.65, and the net earn
ings. ss,0S7 1912 or $500 per mile. On the
business done In Iowa the receipts were
IS, OO4, s55.54, the expenses $3.50. 391.n and
the net earnings, $2,174,564 a. S.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
Reduced HIS Sentence.

At the January term of the supreme
court a reversal was found in the case OF
the State against Henry Kuhni, from Scott
county. He had been convicted of an I'M
speakable crime and had received life sem
tence. Word was received today that he
had just been sentenced again after his
second conviction for the same crime and
tina Judge House had imposed on the con-
victed man a penalty of ten years i'm
prisonment. He has gone blind and the
Judge remarked that it would appear that
God had anticipated the court in inflicting
punishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21

Incorporation papers OF the Sheldon Arm
DRY company with capital of 5000, organ
lied by J. B. Frisbee; +. s. Plumb and
others. An armory for the company is to
be built.
The Hawkeye Land company of Sioux
City has been Incorporated, capital siO0, 900,
by William Magivney, William Milchrist
and F. l., Eaton.
The Valley Place Investment company of
Rockingham, Scott county, has been in
corporated. capital $4,000. by John N. lies,
president; George w. Bowder, secretary.
The Security Savings bank of Albert City
increased capital from $4,000 to double the
amount.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
Iowa EH-ConEressman.

FAIRFIELD. Ia, May 20.-Cspecial,)-
Moses A. Mecoid, man years a prominent
resident In this county, died yesterday. He
had been a member OF the state senate
and representative In congress, long a lead
ms lawyer and author OF several books,
his latest being job Williamson OF Hard
scrabble"
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21

sEwIcKLEY. Pa. May 20-Hugh j..
Murdoch. editor OF the United Presby.
terrain and prominent in church circles.
died today of fatty degeneration OF the
heart. Deceased was 20 years old.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-21
RAILROAD TRACK WASHED OUT

The family is Frustrated with grief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Assailant Still at Large.

The crucial period in the condition oil
Benson Allen, the l7-year-old Washing
ton boy who was struck down by an un-
known negro while he was attempting to
act as peacemaker during a quarrel
which had resulted over baseball game,
will be reached today, when 1t will be-
come necessary. to change the packing IN
the wound in his head. Owing to the
size of the bone which had to be re-
moved from the skull, the physicians
were obliged to pack the wound with an
tiseptic gauze. Today this dressing will
be changed, and once more the BRAIN
will be laid bare. Washington and
Alexandria policemen are endeavorlng 10
identity young Aliens assailant, but so
far all supposed clews have been ms
leading. As has been stated, William
Robinson. alias William Stewart, whom
the Washington detectives believed was
The assailant, and for whom they had
been looking for several days, was locat-
ed by the Alexandria police early yester-
day morning, arrested and turned over
to Detectives Weldon and Flatthers.
Upon reaching Washington, however,
he soon satisfied Capt. Boardman, when
the latter examined him, that he was not
the man wanted. The Washington
police later arrested Ernest Hen
derson, eighteen years old, an as
sistant ianitor in one of the pub &c
schools. He also succeeded in removing
snspicion from himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Killing of Rev. DIR. Johns Son.

The killing by street car in Wash
;ngton Yesterday of Shaaff Johns, the
12-year-old son of Rev. DIR. Arthur ).
Johns, rector of Christ Episcopal Church,
in southeast Washington, and grandson
of the late Bishop Johns, was mentioned
in the Gazette. The unfortunate youth
was struck by a southbound electric car
of the Metropolitan Railroad Company
at Connecticut avenue and l. street
northwest shortly before IL o'clock in
the morning. Statements of witnesses
vary but most of them agree in assert
ing that the boy was trying to get on
the car and fell under the wheels while
the train was in motion. When taken
from beneath the wheels the boy was
found to have sustained fracture of the
skull and the bones of his neck and chest
were horribly crushed. He had been
sent on an GRAND to the Lenox Flats by
Miss Bessie Baldwin, who is visiting the
Johns household. The lad was a
stranger in the neighborhood and some
difficulty was experienced in identifying
him. In his pocket was found iettel
addressed Miss Bessie Baldwin, kind
ness of Shaaff." Through the aid o
the letter he was identified and the new
was sent to his mother. Some Alexan
drians we're in the vicinity when the sac
accident occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Police Court Notes.

The following cases were disposed OF
by the Mayor this morning:
A white man, arrested by Ofhcer
Ferguson for reprehensible conduct in
the market court, was fined So.
Edward Davis, colored, arrested BY
Officers Gill and Knight for drunken
and disorderly conduct, was fined 50.
Walter Thomas, cOlored, arrested by
Officers Allen and Arlington charged
with disorderly conduct and assault at a
ball at the colored Odd Fellows Hall
last night, forfeited IS collateral by fail
ing to answer when the case was called
John Haskins, colored, arrested by
Officers Mayhugh and Knight for as
saulting and beating Martha Soloman'
C )lored, was fined $40.
Julia Stanton, colored, arrested by
Officer Young charged with assaulting
Pauline Brown, colOred, was fined 50.
But one lodger was at the station
house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Red Mems Fair.

The Red Mems bazaar at Armory
Hall is nightly attended by large crowds
and the many friends of Osceola Tribe
No. / (the Oldest tribe of the order in
the United States) are there with willing
hands and open purses to aid them to
attain the filling of their wampum belt
which by misfortune had become to
some extent depleted IBIS tribe, an old
Alexandria institution, has for many
wears. like the order elsewhere, been the
same benefcent power that stands for
uprightness, good citizenship ever stimu,
lating patriotism while advancing ali
charitable efforts. In all of its enter
prises it merits the support of the com
munity. White Eagle tribe of Wash
ingtcn was in attendance last night.
Tonight the Columbia Steam Fire En-
CINE Company and Potomac Lodge
/. 0. o. F., will be present. The yot-
ing contest as reported by the Gazette
of Thursday remains unchanged, ex-
cept the list of candidates for police
uniform. VIM. Ferguson's name has
been added with votes and that oil
Louis Schuman jr., with IA votes FOL
the Elk's pin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
fairs at FishtoWn.

Affairs at Fishtown had undergone a
marked change this morning, but lew
herring being at the wharf and virtually
no shad The latter are soaring again
toward high figures, and this morning
buck were quoted at $40 per hundred
and roe at $50 $40. But few cutters
were at work. while herring were bring
inc from SO. so to 81 per thousand, and
there was a decided lull in operations.
The hackers are experiencing difficulty
in keeping cutters at work, and yester-
day having been devoted to emanciPa-
tion ceremonies with ball at the colored
odd Fellows Hall at night, numbers
who had been employed on the wharf
failed to report this morning. 1t may be
remarked in this connection that the pack
ers' are paying forty cents per thousand for
cutting herring, and if the colored peo-
pie employed in this occupation would
work they could average more than many
mechanics command. Yesterday seven
of this class who had worked about nine
hours received 50. 20 each for their work.
The seinehaulers are also said to be CIV
ing trouble at the shores. At one place
Yesterday out of between thirty or forty
hands but eight could be mustered when
the hour arrived to make haul. Some
of the operators fear the bulk OF the hsn
have been caught and that catches IN the
future will embrace but small and strag-
Cling schools. Others, however, are
indulging in the hope that with few
DAYS of good weather satisfactory results
will follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Mrs. Sarah F. Slaymaker has sold to W. II:
Peck a house and lot on the south side OF
Queen street, east Of Payne.
James Chisholm, Of Burke's station, who
has been seriously i'll, was taken to the Alex
andria Hospital today for treatment.
Mr.. E. w. Webb. superintendent Of Christ
Church Cemetery, has sent his resignation to
he Vestry of that church to be accepted
by the fist Of next month.
The Westminster League. Social in tn,
Second PRESBYTERIAN Church last night was a
very enjoyable affair. A large number were
present and the programme arranged for the
occasion was carried out with credit to all
who participated.
~ of fine roe sbad. black bass, rOckish and
large white perch in market tomorrow.
Mr.. Jacob Brill will give his usual Friday
night crab feast tonight at his restaurant, foo
of King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Church Social.

The church social of the NJ. E. Church
South last night was very enjoyable
occasion throughout. The affair was in
the nature of celebration to welcome
back to the church the returning pastor,
Rev. J. P. Stump, who was recently re-
appointed by the conference to NIL the
pulpit at that church. An elaborate
musical programme had been prepared
lint this feature was omitted in conse-
quence of the sudden death OF X. f.
fucker, steward Of the church. Rev;
Mr.. Stump made an appropriate and
feeling address, in which he expressed
his great satisfaction at being returned
to Alexandria where he had made Sc
many friends and acquaintance during
his short stay and with whom his rela
tions had been so pleasant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Personal.

Mr.. Hugh Ashby Moss, who is con-
nected with the local freight department
of the Washington-Southern Railway,
and Miss Rose Lee Brill, daughter OF
Councilman Louis Brill, were quietly
married Sunday evening last at the
parsonage ofSt. Mary's Church, Rev; d.
j. Cutler, the rector.
Miss Lucy Douglass has gone to Warrentcn
to visit friends.
Miss Thomas, Of Baltimore, and Miss Her
bert, of Alexandria, are visiting Mrs. Jno. ID.
Hooe, in Warrenton.
turned from Atlantic City.
The many friends of Miss Irene Nagel, type
writer and stenographer in Mr.. james K.
Cations Office, will be pleased TO learn that
she has returned from Richmond where she
had been for the past two months. -.
Mr.. James Breen, whose indisposition ha'
| been noted, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
River Notes.

There Is decided current In the
river and the stream shows the results
of the recent rain, being coJored
considerably by mud. The brisk
northwest wind has materially checked
the rising tide and today it made
but little above the normal. Sailing
vessels on their way down, borne by the
current and wind, rushed past the city
alta high rate of speed, while those bound
up made but slow progress. The steamer
Norfolk, which arrived up this morning,
reports having met the undertaken
steamer Dennis Simmons at the mouth
of the river bound up. The current and
northwest wind, however, were elements
she could not breast, and the steamer
ran in shelter until more favorable condi-
tions prevail.
The steamer Newport News of the
Norfolk line will make special trip to-
night for the accommodation of party
of excurisonistswho desire to witness the
launching of the cruiser West Virginia
at Newport News tomorrow The steamer
Washington will also take down a num-
Der of persons who will also be present at
the launching.
The steamer Harry Randall, after be-
ing relieved of her old boilers at the
works of the James Clark Company IN
Baltimore, has been placed in WOodalP &
floating dock for thorough repairs of hull
When floated she will be returned tC
Clark's works to receive new boilers.
The fishing steamer Virginia, with the
steamer Northumberland in tow, has ar
rived at Baltimore from Reedville, Va
Both will undergo spring repairs anc
painting at the shops of the f. j. Code
Company.
The steamer E. J. Tull, belonging t.
McNeal & McGill, of Reedville, made
trip in Patapsco river yesterday to ties
the new engine and boiler placed in he
by the f. J. Codd Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
rba Koahlsr.portner wedding.

Az stated in the Gazette of that day,
Miss Alma Portner and Mr.. Julius ii.
Koehler, of st. Louis, we're married by
Rev. G. s. @. Peirce, of All Souls
Church, at the residence of the brides
father, Mr.. Robert Portner, in Washing
ton, in the presence Of a small family
party. The first drawing-room, in which
the ceremony took place, was profusely
decorated in Easter lilies and huge red
roses, the latter banking the mirrors an1 o
mantel, while vases of lilies marked OIL
an aisle through which the bridal party
reached the officiating clergyman. Miss
Eta Portner, as maid of honor, and her
three small sisters-Anna, Hilda and
Elsa-as bridesmaids, entered the room
in advance of the bride, who was es-
corted by her father. Mr.. Edward
Portner acted as Mr.. Koehler's best
man. A wedding breakfast followed the
ceremony, alter which Mr.. ana Mrs.
Koehler left for Atlantic City, where they
will spend the early days of their honey
moon, and latergo to St LOUIS. MIS-
Koehler. who made her debut three
yoors aqo is a handsome and accomplished
young woman of brunette type, who has lived
most az her life in Washington, but enjoyed
many advantages of travel. Her engagement
was announced last autumn, but owing 10 lne
absence of the family in Europe no time was
6xed for the wedding until their return to
town ten days ago. Owing to the bride-to-6e
having been seriously i'll during the early
spring, the idea of large wedding, Shich
would have been one of the notable nuptla
events of the season, was omitted, and the
quiet ceremony of yesterday was arranged; Mr.
and Mrs. Portner and family will spend the
next six weeks at their Vermont avenue
home and then go to their Virginia estate al
Manassas for the summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Funerals.

The funeral of Miss Bette Deeton
took place from her late home on King
street, near Henry, at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. and was attended by large
number of the relatives and friends OF
the deceased. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. J. H. S. Ewell and the
pallbearers were Messrs. r. Miller, OF
Washington; N. S. Greenaway T. l..
Harrington, J. P. Steiner, c. B. Mar
shall and John Lascelett.
The funeral of Julian, infant son OF
Mr.. William Mason, took place from Its
parents home at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. The services were conducted by
Rev. J. p. Stump.
The funeral services of Richard f..
Tucker will be held at his late residence
on south Washington street at 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning. They will be con-
Quoted by Rev. j. P. Stump. The re-
mains will later be taken to the Wash
ington-Soutbern Railway depot and at
1914 o'clock placed aboard of train
for Baltimore, where the interment will
take place. The pallbearers will be d.
K. Field, Oscar F. Carter, Thomas W.
Robinson, A. d. Brockett, r. ). Jone;
and f. S. Harper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
A Dual Affection.

Josephine, the three-year-Old daughter
of Mr.. w. o. and Mrs. Josephine Tom
lin. died at her parents residence on
south Fairfax street this morning. She
had been suffering from pneumonia and
whooping cough. Two weeks ago yes,
terday the funeral of another little child
which had been taken from this house
hold took place. In the midst Of this
double affection another little one is sick
and causing its parents apprehension
The family have the sincere sympathy
of their many friends and acquaintance
in the sorrow they are suffering by having
been compelled to place Grape upon their
door twice in as many weeks by the
death of little ones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
CORPORATION Court.

Judge L. G. Barley, presiding.
Commonwealth VS.. Harry Nicholson,
charged with felOniOusly cutting Otto
Vogelgesang with a knife; case continued
till May II.
Commonwealth vs.. ]. F. Grant, in
dicted for bigamy; case set for tomorrow.
In re A. Schofeld, order entered cor
recting erroneous ASSASSINATION property
of A. Schofeld, deceased.
w. C. Turner vs.. Virginia Clark; case
referred to Commissioner Callahan for
report.
Howard T. Colyin was recommended
to the Court of Appeals for license to
practice law.
w. J. Dugan VS.. Rachael McCauley
decree setting aside former sale and or
dering resale of Anthony Dugan's prop
ertV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
II. d. G..

A regular meeting of Seventeenth Nlr-
ginia Regiment Chapter, U. d. g., was
held this morning and the following Of
ficers we're elected to serve for the ensuing
year President, Mrs. Frank j. Brooke;
first vice president, Mrs. J. II. Foster;
second vice president, Mrs. Walter Nc
Cafirey; recording secretary, Miss Lucy
Brooke; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
VIM. f. Carne; treasurer, Mrs. a. {.
Wyckoff; registrar, Miss Lunt; historian,
Mrs. w. A. Smoot. At the request oil
R. E. Lee Camp that delegate be APP
pointed to cooperate with the Woman s
Auxiliary, Mrs. w. A. Smoot was
chosen. The following committee on
union of the two divisions in Virginia
was appointed: Mrs. Brooke, Miss
Loula Smoot, Mrs. McCafrey, Mrs. A.
E. Smoot, Mrs. Albright and Mrs. W.
A SmOOt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Cameron Run Hunt Club.

The First Annual Horse Show of the
Cameron Run Hunt Club will be held on
the club grounds, in Alexandria county,
ON Saturday, May 8, 1908. Admission
tickets, at 25 cents each, will be sold on
the grounds on the day of the show;
Ample carriage space has been provided
around the ring and may be secured from
the Secretary, Mr.. d. n. Rust, jr., COS
14th street, Washington, d. c., or at the
grounds on the day of show. All en-
tries must be in the hands OF the Secre-
tary not later than Saturday, May z.
The following are the committee
having the show in charge; ALVIN y.
Portner, Charles r. Hoof, j., u. n;
Rust, jr., CORTLAND H. Smith and Paul
| V pOrtner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Robbed of Money and Shoes

A colored individual from Washington
arrived here Wednesday and at night
went to a house conducted by people OF
his own color in the western portion Of
the CITY where he concluded to remain
until next morning. When he awoke
early Yesterday he found he had been
robbed of about $50 and his shoes. He
strayed into the street and told some
peonle he met of his experience, but,
strange to say, he was unable to locate
the house from which he had emerged.
He finally procured another pair oil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-17
Centennial Of Baptist Church.

The following is the programme Of
music to be rendered during the an
niversary services of the Baptist Church
which begin Sunday.
Sunday morning-Voluntary, "HarK!
Harkl My Soul" solo parts, Miss Vler-
korn and Miss Graves; Ofertory, "A
Dream of Heaven" Mrs. Thos. Bal
lenger; anthem, '1ncline Thine Ear"
solo part, Mr.. James Hicks.
Sunday evening-Voluntary, 30
Come Let us Sing" solo part, Mrs. De
DER; offertory, "Humbly Before Thee"
Miss Lucy Graves, with violin obligato
by Prof Arthur Yundt; anthem, "Seek
We the Lord" solo part Mr.. Mahlon
Milstead
Monday night-Voluntary 'Praise
the Lord, 0 Jerusalem" solo part Miss
Myra LeelCivallier; solo, 'Thus Saith
the Lord" Wilbur Bache; anthem, Can
tate Domino. At this service chorus
of 25 Sunday school children will sing
with the regular choir making In all
about 80 voices.
Tuesday night-Voluntary, "Send
out thy Light" anthem, "Tarry with
me. o, Ny Saviour" solo, "The Lord
is Ny Shepherd, Miss Veitch; solo,
selected, Mr.. Geo. Evans. The music
at this service will be rendered by st.
Paups Church choir.
Wednesday evening - Voluntary,
"MozarFs Gloria solo, selected, Mr.
VIM. Clabaugh voluntary, Dudley
Bucks Festival TIE Deum, solo parts,
Miss Graves, Miss Sullivan, Mr.. Ga
baugh and Mr.. Birch.
Thursday night - Anthem, "Softly
now the Light of Day." voluntary,
"Sun Of Ny SOUL" anthem, LEAD
Kindly Light" The music at this ser
vice will be by the quartette of Christ
Church choir with the exception of the
soprano, whose place will be filled by
Mrs. Berry, of Washington.
Friday night--Anthen, THE Won
derous Cross" selection, Remember
Now Thy Creator, male quartette; solo,
"At the Cross" Mr.. Keneath Ogden
selection. "Abide with Me-" male quar-
tette solo. "The Penitent," Mrs. Rebecca
Pollard Hulfish selection, LEAD Kind
" Light" male quartette. Music by
choir of NJ. E. Church South male
ouartette. Messrs. S. F.. and II. X.
Field, T. II. Netherland and W. Z.
Stump.