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The evening world., 1904-02-26
Police Seek Eighteen year-0 Old
Frederick Human and Young
Gertrude Curth, Who Lived IN
, Same House.
SAY YOUTH is HUSBAND
OF GEoRGIANA POTTS,
Mr.. Potts Exhibits Apparently
Authentic Marriage Certifi-
cate, Showing His Daughter
Was Married Last November.

The fact that eighteen-year-old Fred
erick Huffman. of No. "a Ralph avenue,
Brooklyn. got his shoes polished. put
on a clean collar and disappeared last
Monday evening leads to the impression
that he has eloped with s~ixteen-year-
old Gertrude Curth. of the same ad-
dress. who disappeared at the same time.
The situation is complicated by the as
sertion of the parents of Georgiana
POTTS. OF No. I4OS st. Marks avenue.
that Huffman married their daughter
last November.
uulnan's father keeps a saloon at the
number mentioned and his family re-
sides In a Hat above. The next nat 10
ward the roof is occupied by the curtin
family. The Curths have lived there
only a few months.
Frederick disappeared after II became
nolsed about the 'neighborhood that ne
had married Miss Potts. He was zone
until FIVE weeks ago. When he came
hack his father BOUGHT him an apron
and a Jacket and set him to work IN the
SALOON. ,.
frederick met Gertrude. They held
long converse lions in the halls. When
.,sr Gertrude went to the cellar after
kindling-wood, Frederick went down TO
.n,i, IT for her. Whenever Frederick
carried up the coal for the night. Ger
,rude found n way to be around to as
sist him.
parents Suspected Nothing.
withal. the relations of the young peo-
MIA were ~outwardly only such as might
.xist between a boy and a girl, and
theIr parents thought nothing Of their
association.
Gertrude dressed In her best last Mon
day afternoon and went away without
making any noise about II. Frederick
smoke to her as she was leaving, out
remained about the place until dark.
Then he made some apparently unusual
changes In his personal appearance
from the attention they c~reated-and
took pains to announce that he was 60
Ing to Hoboken.
Police Seek Missing Fair.
The coincidence when he did not re-
&u-, that night and Gertrude remained
.vay from home did not strike either
family al once. Not until Tuesday even
ang did the fathers OF the missing youns,
STEERS COmpare notes. MI.
that he did not care whether Frederick
ever CAM back or not. but Mr.. Curtin
did not feel a way about GerImoe
and went to the Ralph avenue ponce
atatIon with a report of her disappear
ance. 49,. n,,,
charged with the commission 70 get
some trace of the truants AT, the
Ihreshold of his investigation he
learned OF the reported marriage oil
frederick to G%eorgiana Potts; He
and was shown, he says, a marriage
certificate, relating that Frederick and
t,~eorgiana were married or Nov. 81,
1909, by Rev. Frederick C.. Enhardt.
Neither Mr.. Curth. MFR. m MOI
any OF the Potts family would talk
about the case to-day.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
ACTRESS GETS DAMAGES.
Una Brinker Awarded <t,32b by
Jury.

Una Abel Brinker. who has stirred
the heart strings of the Lee Avenue
Theatre patrons in a way that shamed
the raging wind of yesterday, to-day
recovered a verdict of a,325 against
Corse Payton. actor manager, in the
Brooklyn Supreme Court. The action
was for $1,000 damages because of vio-
lation of contract. -.
According to the contract the emo
tional actress of Brooklyn was to get
SlS5 a week for thirty-five weeks. Then
came the blue envelope with a piece OF
paper in 1t telling Miss Brinker h a
her services would be no longer re-
uuired. After that came the suit In
stituted by Michael Schaap. the attor-
@ Then Mr.. Corse Payton relenting,
Withdrew his note and called Miss
Brinker to rehearsals.. When the COM
many go to Springfield. In the dog days,
Miss Brinker found another woman's
name under her pictures on the show
bills and n subsidiary part awaiting
her, while the star role was given to
another. ,.u ..h A..
actress. THE verdict OF the Jury 10 the
last step in the proceedings.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
THIS P|CKPOCKET
HAS MONEY IN BANK
Julius Heck Had Book in Pocket
When Arrested at Brooklyn
End Of Bridge Showing De-
posts OF $1,000.

A pickpocket, who ave the nam OF
Julius Heck and said that he live at
No. III Attorney street. Manhattan.
caused a lot Of excitement at the Brook
Ign end OF the Bridge to-day by at
TEMPTING TO rob James McGregor. OF
No. s67 B%ainbndge street, Brooklyn.
Mr.. McGregor, Platform Man James
Taylor and Policeman Neali all grabbed
Heck at the same time and there was
a lively fight on the crowded platform.
Heck made a desperate effort to get
away, but didn't succeed. On the way
TO he station-house he offered Polics'
man Neall $50 to let him go. When
searched a handbook showing deposits
of $1,000 In the Bowery Savings Bank
and tour diamond rings were found in
his pockets.
The mans picture is in the Rosues'
Gallery. He is-a well-known crook and
once served eighteen months in Elmira
for stealing a watch.
The evening world., 1904-02-26

Mr.. william ar. President of thu National conese of Law. Nashville Tenn, !
Writes !
1.-TWO years ago 7 had a severe attack of Ia grippe, which
iseemedf to battle the physicians, and was unable to attend to my
office work and II interfered with my routine of business. One of
my students, who had been cured by using Peruna, advised me
TO try il, and acting on his advice, did so, but with misefvines, \
, / can assure you. Twas heartily surprised to find that n change |
for the better set in almost as soon as L had finished the first
bottle, and I was able TO take up my work again in a week, and
in two weeks I had entirely recovered my good health. |
"Pernna is well deserving of confidence. and I sincerely add
my lille to the much said In praise of it, William FaFr.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
WH|TECAR
HAD TWO WIVES
Laura AImosnina Secures Dr.
vorce from Him on the Ground
that He Was Still the Hus-
band of Belle Melville.

Miss Laura Almosnina. formerly OF
the American Theatre Stock Company
and now living at the Darlington,
Broadway and Forty-third street. has
received from Justice Barrett, OF the
Supreme Court, a decree annullins her
marriage to william A. Whitecar,
leading man in Miss Sadie Martinot's
company.
Miss AlmosnIna testified that she and
whitecar were playing in the same
company when he courtod her. He told
her thai he had been married. but that
his wife had divorced him. and that he
had a legal right to marry again. SO
they were married by the Rev. DR.. VIII
iams, of the Methodist episcopal
Church. March n. 1889.
I'm december. 1910. ! discovered tina
nv husband had no RICH. to marry me-
.aid Mrs. Whltecar, and we separated
Immediately.
John E. A. Balustier, a lawyer. tesu-
,ed that he attended the wedding Oh
wbitecar to Miss Belle Melville AT the
Duane Street Methodist Episcopa'
church. In Hudson street. July Il, 1888
after a courtship of three years
A transcript OF a decree OF divorce
IN favor Of Belle NJ. Whitecar In lSs'
was put in evidence, and Charles T.
Rogers testified that he acted as attor-
new for Laura A. whitecar a wear ago
and had the actor husband in the West
side Court for ~non-support. An AMIGA
Bile settlement was entered into nut
the actress was restless In her anon
aIous situation, and Col. Nllliken insn-
tuted this suit for an annuIment, beile
Melville being still alive, OIL slater'
Whitecar was playing in The Second
Mrs Tanaueray'' In Amsterdam when
the summons was served on him, nut
he is now with Miss Martinot's COM
pany. in San Antonio, Tex. ~
Justice Barrett granted an interioc-
utory decree.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
WANTS $4,000 FOR
SEVERE FALL ON ICE
If Patrick Murphy Is Successful
In His Suit More than One
Hundred Residents of Newark
May Begin Action.

Many residents OF Newark. n. J..
who have been injured by falling upon
the ice, the removal of which is re-
nulrcd by q city ordinance. are watch
Ing with interest n suit for. 5000
brought by Patrick Murphy against
Adrian Riker, a lawyer, OF Newark.
Damages are asked for on the ground
that the plaintiff slipped upon n ice
in front OF the defendants property
and injured himself severely.
More tina one hundred persons have
been injured m a similar manner within
the past two months, and IL Murphy
II successful other suits may fouoR.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
CHILDREN HURT AT CHURCH,
Were Listening TO Fairy Stories
When Accident Occurred.

CINCINNATI. Feb. 26.-Ten children
were seriously burned in a fire at the
Richmond Street Christian Church here.
The fire started while an entertain
ment was being given to the children
lister was telling the little ones fairy
stories. n in order to max them re-
alistic he provided a kettle with salt
In the bottom of at saturated with al
cohol. This was set afire. in order Il
furnish weird lights for the fairy stories
Suddenly a draught struck the stream
Of alcohol nnd an explosion followed.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
MRS. RIPLEY CHARITABLE.
Society Woman Didn't Want &c
Send an offender to Jail.

cooHut
Send an offender to Jail.
Mrs. Mary Ripley. OF No. 10 East Sew
enty-ninth street, one OF New York's
~wsll-known society women appeared In
the Yorkville Court to give testimony
against James Delaney. a mason, who
entered her home n made away with
her secretary. Mrs. Ripley. attired in a
Persian lamb coat and. other wise eie-
gantly dressed. was quite the figure ~
all the run OF cases that Magistrate
Crane had IN his calendar.
Delaney. while Alphabetically elatei, en-
tered the basement OF Mrs. Itipley's
house, which was being altered at the
time. He came upon a secretary which
had Just been delivered by u furniture
company. Some time later in the GAY
Delaney was found on Thrill Avenue,
near Ffty-sixth street, trying to cell
the secretary for &.
To "a policeman Just before taking the
witness chair Mrs. Ripley said: Il don't
want to send the Door devil to jail
Later when telling the Magistrate about
the secretary she said: 1T have no de-
sire to send this man to prison. But !
do want my secretary back"
Magistrate Crane sent Delaney TO the
workhouse for a month.
The evening world., 1904-02-26

BENTON. LA.-congressman J, II. caid-
we'll Is an ardent friend to Peruna. inc
following is an extract from n letter recent
ly written by him: .
at affords me great pleasure to state that
for several years I have used your remedies
in my family with most satisfactory results
Particularly have I found Peruna to be
a most effective remedy for the cure OF 10
grippe. colds, coughs, asthma or any pull
monary trouble for which ! have had occn-
Congressman, from Louisiana
The evening world., 1904-02-26

TARBoRo. n. c.-The following letter
from Congressman George H.. white gives
his experience with the famous catarrh ram
edy Peruna. Not only did II cure him of
grip. but he uses It as q family medicine.
He writes:
II am more than satisfied with Peruna.
and ind It TO be an excellent remedy for
the grip and catarrh. 1 havo used It in my
family, and they all Join me in recommend-
ing II as an excellent remedy. "-George II.
white. Congressman from North Carolina
The evening world., 1904-02-26
A Americans Who Owe Their Prompt Relief from Grip to Pe-ru-na

NEW YORK CITY. N. Y.-rke f6liowiu
letter was received from Joseph A. Film
Alderman Firth District: ~
81 had a slight attack of In grippe audcs
once took Peruns, which drove the diseas
out OF my system in n few days and did nd
hinder me from pursuing my daily work
"I should like to. see our Board of Heala
give It oficial recognition and have It use
generally among our poor sick people 4
Greater New York."-Jossph A. Finn. II
CHRISTOPHER street.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
ACTRESS BITTEN BY DOG.

YOUNGSTOWN. Pa. Feb. 26.-Emma
Bolton. an actress, who Is known In
private life as Mrs, Henry 8. Roden-
baugh. had part of her nose bitten off
while romping ut her home with a big
st. Bernard dog. The missing part OF
the nose was found and bound In place
and the physicians hope the parts will
unite.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
MEASLES ON RECEIVING SHIP.
4weIye of the FranIeiin's Big Crew
in Hospital NJ Norfolk.

NORFOLK. Va. Fep. 26.-Another
epidemic OF measles has broken out
among the 1000 apprentice sailor boys
on board the receiving ship Franklin,
at the Norfolk Navy Yard. Twelve
the Naval Hospital.
While the hospital authorities report
the patients doing well, a general quar-
antine has been established.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
Dangers.

La grippe Is not n very fatal disease.
although many die Of II during the course
Of an epidemic.
The chief danger which is to be feared Is
the low and weakened state It produces.
giving a chance for other diseases to set in
and finish the work.
The evening world., 1904-02-26
CARPENTER FALLS ONE ELooR

Benjamin Jones, a carpenter. of No,
l27 Third avenue, at work on n tempo
rary stairway in the new Bingham
building, al No. $50 Broadway. fell
through to the floor below and rolled
down a flight OF stairs to-day. He was
taken to st. vincent's Hospital with
seheral fractures
The evening world., 1904-02-26
MRS. CROSS GETS DIVORCE.
InterIocutory Decree sustains Ref
eree's Report.

eree's Report.
Along with a fat roll OF testimony
taken Jan. q before Charles d. Inger-
soil. refe:ee appointed by Justice Scott.
of the Supreme Court. and sealed UP
tight, an ~interlocutory decree. signed by
Justice barrett, is filed In the County
Clerks office.
The i~nterlocutory decree sustains the
referee's report in favor OF a divorce to
Marguerite Cross from Benjamin Frank
lin Cross "on the grounds alleged In the
complaint"
The evening world., 1904-02-26
SEN. QUAY A GOOD FISHERMAN.

ST. LUCIA. Fla, Feb. Ex-senator
Quay made = record here at fishing for
maclrerei. landing, 200 pounds He e
9R9h ta,pFovsa u hsaithe
The evening world., 1904-02-26
In Grippe 10 Epidemic Catsrrh.

No one with perfectly healthy mucous
can contract la grippe. Peruna
makes diseased mucous membranes healthy.
This not only rids the patient OF catarrh'
but fortines the body against the reveFses OF
all climates, spidemics and contagious dis
The evening world., 1904-02-26
FOUND AGED MOTHER DEAD.

with Rheumatism of Heart.
When Mrs. Thomas Kelsey. Of No.
1SS West One Hundred and Twenty
ninth street. went to the room OF her
aged mother, Mrs. Mathilda Ashton. to
wake her to-day, she discovered h a
A physician who was summoned, said
that THE old lady had died OF rheumat-
ism OF the heart and had suffered no
main.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23
Fish VS.. Dog S,nriss.

II IS reported that A Z Ss1aub. u he is
hauling ice from the Elliott FISH pond.
four niilss TIP Chicago eTeek. not only Is
obtaining a product as clear as bell and
fully three feet in thickness. but imbetlcled
therein are occasionally seen trout tn /
were not swift enough to escape the frost
and 50 were imprisoned. There IS con-
siderable probability in this report. as the
pond IL not much deeper than three feet
III many places. But il remains for Viii
liam Libby 10 beat this tale with the story
Of a dog that was frozen fast to the ice in
the city hall drinking fountain while as
suaging .his thirst. This event took place
"Wednesday night. about - o'clock. as
Billy was about 10 ring up at headquarters
and discuss pasty. On his way to the
hall he noticed the dog, fine shepherd
pup belonging to the Boyd livery barn.
run TO the bowl and start to drink Re
turning some IS minutes later, he was
surprised to find the animal in the same
position. Billy spoke to him, but beyond
wagging his tail the dog did not move. A
closer inspection revealed that both fore
paws were stuck to the ice at the waters
edge and heroic and speedy methods nee
essary to save valuable life. Rushing
down street. the officer called on Teddy
Dill for some hot water. and accompanied
by the latter and Johnny Rowe went back
and thawed the animal out. Afterward
he was taken to Dill's room and drank
gallon of water, more or less.
P. SIT was the dog that drank the
water.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23

E. NJ. Moscript went down to Denver
last Saturday to bid God speed to his
departure with the balance of the new
cadets for San Francisco. Mr.. Moscript
is confident that Kenneth will be heard
from in very satisfactory way in the
future as he passed an AL examination
and has already made influential friends
among the navy officers who were pres
ent in Denver. One of them is going to
make an effort to have the boy assigned
to service upon the Ohio in due time, and
it may be that he will smell powder, OF
at least get taste of real service be-
fore the prospective cruel wars between
different powers are ended.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23
Governor Psaboay Heartily Easorss4.

~RF%AAANl eAAN@E sAss+ts-AF A@f---h'i-N--
At regular meeting Of the Citizens
Protective League, held on January Fs,
1904, the following resolutions NeFe
unanimously adopted. and the secretary
was instructed 10 forward z copy a' th,
satne to Governor Peabody;
WHEREAs. The lAbo- Disturbances
throughout Colorado have been Brought
under satisfactory control through Ii q
wise, careful and aggressive ac.ion o.
Governor Peabody in putting doau IN
surrection, anarchy and general disfe-
gard for The laws of the laid; and
WHEREAS, The Western Fede1otioz
OF Miners and ttl% State Federation q
Labor have seen fit to take issue with the
Governor and reyile the Chief Executive
because Of his able. fearless and timely
action in controllizg the situation, and
WHEREAS. 1t is but fitting and due to
the present Executive of cur State that
all organizations and individuals who be-
iieve in upholding the laws of the State
and the United States, sheald express
their appreciation of his administration:
therefore
BE 1T RESOLVED, that the six hundred
members of the Citizens Protective league
of Idaho Springs, Colorado, hereby heart
lily endorse the course of Gov. James Pea
body, from tie time he was iuaugurated
to the present day and commend ms pat
rio,ic regard for duty: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we
recognize and appreciate his efficient pro-
lection of life and property, and The pre-
vention of lawlessness and crime attempt
ed by the Inner Circle of the Western
Federation OF Miners; and
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED, that know
ing the difficulties encountered within
our county through the importation of
agitators and professional dynamiters.
proven to have been supplied by this
''inner circle" and having learned the
great truth of the maxim IAN ounce Of
prevention is worth pound of cure"
WE KNOW that his course in sending the
militia to Colorado City, and the Cripple
Creek district, and the San Juan district
without delay was the means of prevent
ing great crimes against life and property
which had already been set on foot by
the Inner circle" which has for its
motto to rule or ruin, and we hereby
record our support and loyalty to Gov.
Peabody for these wise and able acts.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23
DEADLY DYNAMITE
kNIDsAo SPRINGS CITIZEN EXERCISED
OVER ITS PROXIMITY
BOY USES A CLUB ON HIS MOTHER
YOUNG HAUoWiTZ TAKEN BACH TO
STATE REFORM SCHOOL
Threatens to Flee from Onee Happy Hom-

7 hreaiens TO Flee from Once Happy Homr.
John Rohner the first Of the week was
considerabl, exercised over a car of giant
powder being run onto the switch along
side his house and remaining there some
time without being unloaded. His cot
tage is located but few feet from the
switch, ana the car was SO near tie ~in-
dow OF bis sleeping apartment that he
could reach aud touch Il,
He claims that this IS -ot she first
instance where carloads Of giant have
been lett there and that ~ one case il
was three DAYS before the contents we're
unioaded, ami even powder was eariea
away and some brought back at night,
And they tear the tags # the cars, too, %
said lie. Suppose som, tt ing happened,
where would he-and the whole city.
for that ma'ter3'
Mr. Rohuer has coed reasons for feli-
ing uncomfortable. Giant powder IS a
rather treleherogs sleeping companion,
and no matter how lightly one may
breathe, it sometimes does the uueN-
pected, leaving but little TO tell the ta!e.
The explosion Of a whole carload is so-ae-
thing that one does net fancy artic-
pating. The results would simply be
incalculable.
There is an ordinance concerning ez-
plosives in existence. aud We have no
doubt that the proper authorities will see
to it that II is ei,seFved N carload lots as
well as in the quantities carried IN The
stores of local dealers.
We call attention to This matter purely
through regard fof life and property. i
concerns tie whole people and should
not be disregard d.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23

To reute the slanerous from Georgetown
the Denver the effect that the citizens of that place
hearty sympathy of acqua by jury
Moon case they of
re-arresng Chandler Mburn
meeting held Tuesday night which the following resolutions
unanimously adopted:
Resolved That Of meeting following
adopted expressive Of the sentiments of this
s as ib % Of Chandt Mn5un and sanborn CHARGED with
with the blowing the Sun and Moon
former house The article states that much bitterness manifested
prevailing sentiment concerning The methods adopted pursuing
the Miners and that number Of men here their willing
the false Impression created by the article
and brand false all of its particulars The indignation
the arrest OF these men exists only among the irresponsible class
whose demonstrations manifested IN the aud resorts where
ery owners taxpayers and responsible citizens OF this community
approval and all efforts that will tend punish the parties
anar as notber step taken towards that desirable elimination
We der, IN uneoroa terms the charge OF display of Wincleser
firearms the time the made, and the other
hand I'd have ample T9Gi that & the arrests were accomplished quietly and
.sThe TACT f-repute
early hoe the morning accustomed by the necessity Of seeking
them where they habualy found No of any financial
sponsiby able learn, has expressed willing
TO surety for any OF these men although certain individuals
whose property holdings insufficient qualify them bond
any general these
The result Of the trial or conspiracy has been subject OF
The eoenee addncd considered insufficient by the jury to etab
actually present the ground and
a had the charge been for boa it up instead Of conrng SO to
do they would have found them guilty.
sympathy with the efforts Of the citizens and taxpayers Of Idaho
arlhgs 70 a ns[ eonua's @ OF =, la anu J a M %
whose presence Is constant nenace 10 law and ofde ana we COM
mend the action they have taken attempting bring about that
we believe that the rights 81 property are as sacred as any other
and that crimes committed against them should be eenessy
the newspapers Of the abuting this community different
esoyei That copy o this resolution be furnished to the Denver
daily and also to the Georgetown Courier with the request
"B C. eArsnH
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23

Charles Baron, Who with his son
Percy has heen rtiimtering the Liale
I'te mime was in tll c.ty "Wednesday anI
reported progress. Air. Rarreu pat in
The old timhers about z5 wears ago. when
he ar-t acquired an awner-hip IN The
mine III did good job th.n, and The
present work, II anything. is superior in
many respects and shou,d last mu,h D
longer. Va sarini=e tha,t retiuiheHng
OF this 'nine IS Preparatory 20 the ta}inz
up af liHe al Development that vii
bring good results Ycars ago very rich
ore was produced 81 the surface Siuce
that TIME great dead Of superficial work
has been done. The intention naw is To
sink the shaft deeper upon the ore shd.at
The Little rte in the ouiu5ou of those
best acquainted with il, is ite inatiug af
a fine property
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23

The Entire Nous club met with Mrs +.
G. Baker last Monday night and pleas
ant time is reported. Mrs. w. A. Kuntz
won ladies' first prize. set of china
plates, and l.. e. Cassatt the gentlemen's
first prize, an oil painting. Mrs. Hyde
and Mr.. Hoffman secured the consola-
tion prizes. The evenings enjoyment
closed with lunch.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-01-23
Hooks No. ! Elect Officers.

At the regular meeting of Hook and
Ladder Co. No. I, held Wednesday night,
the following officers were elected to
serve during the coming year:
Foreman-George Parshall.
Ass,stant-Dick Pierce
Secretary-Chas. Fluke.
Treasurer-P K. Morrison