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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
b. F. HOLDING

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Judge B. f. Holding. Of
Cement, for the Office of County Judge.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For Sheriff.
]. G. GALLAGHER.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of J. G. Gallagher for the
office of Sheriff of Caddo county.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
TYRE BAKER.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Tyre Baker for the office
Of County Sheriff.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For State Senator
]. T. JERKINS

oe are authorized to announce the
candidacy of j. T. jenkins for the
Office of State Senator.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For Commissioner
j. j. MCALESTER

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of j. J. McAlester. of Nc
Alester, for the office of Railroad and
Corporation Commissioner.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10

The reason most men do not accom-
plish more Is because they do not at
tempt more.--Arthur Frederick shsl-
don.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For District Judge
II. b. LOCKETT

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of ". b. Lockett, of Conan
che, l. T., (Stevens county in the new
state), for the Office of Judge of the
18th Judicial District.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For Treasurer
JAMES MENEFEE

we are authorized to announce the
name of James Menifee as a candidate
for the office of State Treasurer, sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10

For commissioner
We are authorized TO Announce the
name of
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For District Judge.
f. NJ. BAILEY.

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of f. NJ. Bailey, Of Chick asha,
for Judge of the 18th Judicial District.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For Clerk of District Court.
CLYDE c. LEIGH

CLYDE {. LEECH
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Clyde C. Leech, Of Car
negie, for the office of Clerk of the
District Court, Caddo county.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For County Treasurer
M. FOSTER

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of NJ. Foster, of Grandview
Township, for the office of County
Treasurer
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
ROY HOFFMAN.

For the United States Senate, subject
to the decision of the Democratic pri-
maries on May %. 1907.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
FOR COUNTY OFFICERS
For Register of Deeds
DIR. j. S. NICHOLSON.

For Register of Deeds
DIR. j. S. NICHOLSON.
We are authorized to announce the
name of j. S. Nicholson as candidate
for the Office of Register of Deeds sub
ject to the action Of the Democratic
party.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10

For Attorney General
S. p FREELIN.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of S. p. Freelin, Of Shawnee,
for the Office of Attorney Gensral.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For U. S. Senator.
ROBERT l.. OWENS

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy Of Robert L. Owen of Mus
kogee, for the Office of U. S. Senator.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
For Supreme Judge
CHAs. II CARsWELL

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of Charles II. Carswell for
the office of Judge Of the 4th Supreme
judicial District.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
M. l.. TURNER.

For U. S. Senator
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-04-10
Charles II. Kamm,
Andarko. Okla.

For County Clerk
JOHN ID. PUGH.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
CHANGES IN POLICE
Entire Force Will Be Re-
organized Soon.
MULHALL NAMED AS CAPTAIN
SerEt. HOIIinberEcr Succeeds Him as
Lieutenant and Detective FInther
Promotions 10 BE Announced Upon
Retirement of Present officers.

Following the announcement Of promo
tions In the police department. Mai. Syl-
vester yesterday said that within a short
time the entire force viii be In measure
reorganizsd. Within the next month or
two a number of officers viii reach the
retirement age and VIII be retired on PEN
sions. These vacancies will be filled by
promotion from the ranks.
The appointments as announced yester-
day by Mai Sylvester to I'll the vacancy
left by the death OF Capt McCathran are
as follows:
Lieut.. James f. Mulhall, Fourth pre-
cinct. promoted to captain.
sergt John T. Hollinberger, First pre-
cinct, promoted 10 lieutenant
Detective Sergeant Collin Z E. FIath-
er, TO become regular sergeant, assigned
20 duty in the precincts.
Lieut.. Mulhall has been assigned to
duty at the Fourth precinct, and Capt.
Mathews, who is in command at that
station at present, viii take charge of the
Fifth precinct. Sergt. HoIlinberger has
been detailed to the Fourth precinct to
fill the vacancy caused by the promotion
Of Lieut.. Mulhan. Detective Flather has
been assigned to duty at the Second pre-
cinct. where he served before going to the
headquarters position.
The appointments of these men came as
a surprise to many, but an examination
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Of their records will show that they have
all been active and efficient workers.
Lieut. Mulhall was appointed on the force
August 10. 1871. In March 1879, ne was
raised 10 the rank of sergeant. and last
July was raised again 70 the rank OF lieu
tenant under the general reorganization
act He is one OF the oldest members OF
the force, and was closely associated with
the late Capt McCathran, whose former
position he Is 10 hold
Sergt. Hollinberger was appointed on
the force July II. 1854. Five years later
he was raised TO the rank Of private OF
class ., and on March .. 1906. was made
acting sergeant. When the general reor-
ganization took place last July he was ap
pointed as q regular sergeant and as
signed 10 duty in the First precinct
Detective Father was appointed on the
force March Is, 1892 In August. 1893. he
was raised 20 a private OF class > and
the year following was detailed TO police
headquarters with the rank OF detective
sergeant. Since that tine he has had
for his partner, Detective Edward Horne,
and has made good record for himself,
having figured in many important ar
rests
Lieut.. MulhaH was recently before
the trial board in connection with the
charges preferred by the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers. relative 10 the al
legged neglect Of duty on the night En-
gineer Murphy met his death by the over
turning OF his engine. Although no an
nOuncement has been made 10 the public
as to the decision OF the board, IL Is un-
derstood that both he and Capt Mathews
were exonerated. A public announce
ment on the part Of the board is looked
for within the next few days.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
DIED..

ABRAHAMS-DeTarted this life on SATURDAY
March ls 1907 a. II e. m. DORA ABBA-
HAMS. beloved wife Of Bouis AhrahamA
Funeral from her late residence. 656 I street
northwest. Monday, March IS AZ 10 a. n
No flowers (B4ltim0rs uapcrs please c0uy1
BOsToN-On Friday. March s. 1907. At I.g p m-
ETHEL A. beloved daughter of Charles and
Mary Boston fnee Crimminsi aged nine yes-s.
Funeral from parents residence, U26 Fourth street
southeast. on Monday March Is 81 p. N.
Relatives and friends invited to attend.
BRADLEY Friday March Is. 1907 al ! D H..
MAY STEVENS BRADLEY wife uf Rob-rt
Edmond BRADLEY aud only surviving daughter of
the late Rear Admiral Thomas H. Stevens L.
S.N
Funeral services az residence. 1850 TKenty-secCnd
strcet northwest, on Monday, March u, a. il
=. m. luicment private.
Friday March Is. 1901 al 80 a m.
CATHERINE DAILY tnee Caseyl beloved wife
oi Joseph l. DAILY
Funeral viii take place from her late residence.
92l Eighth street northeast. Monday March
IS. al SO a m. requiem mass az 81. Joseph's
Church 80 9 4 NJ. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited 70 attend.
FARIsH-On Friday March D. 1907. al 9:iO a. H..
al his home. Lanham. Nd. WILLIAM +.
PARISH. aged eight9-two years
Funeral on Sunday, March Il. az 30 p m from
his late residence. LsRham. Nd Relatives and
friends invited Intement Al Whitcfeid Gene
ter- Train leaves Sixth street station at lI5
p. m
GATSCHET-O SATURDAY March Is 1907. al his
residence. 022 Fifteenth street northwest Dr.
ALBERT S. G4TSCHET.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
HONiER-On Friday. March Is. 1907. 10 p. n
LEAIUEL r. HOMER. aged tWsnty-uine wears,
FuHcni On Monday. March IS. al D. IT,. from
the residence Of his father. Z. p. Homer, 92
street northeast.
JONES Suddenly on Friday March Is 1907.
JEROME Z. JONES. beloved son Of Mary f.
aud the late Charles j. Jones.
Funeral private.
Friday. March s. 1907. az the Mar
land University Hospital Baltimore G. W
MANTZ, beloved husband of Elizabeth A
Mautz.
Funeral services on Monday. at p. m. Inter
ment private Friends kindly omit flowers
Friday. March Is. 1907. at "a. m..
JULIA o'CONNOR, beloved wife Ct the late
Daniel O'Connor.
Funeral from her late residence 1871 Thirtv-fftTi
street northwest, Monday. March IS al SO
a. Requiem st o. m al Holy Trinity
Church. Relatives and friends invited 70 attend
his home. near Upper Marlboro Nd
on Friday morning. March Is fsT, GEORGE
W. WILSON, aged sixty-four years.
Funeral from 81. Mary's Catholic Church ou
Sunday, March L, at Has a. III.
Friday March Is. 1907. at 80
D. m. at her residence. 10 & street northeast
RE1TA LUCILLE YAUCHLER, only and be-
loved daughter cf Hary J. and alillie Yauchlcr
aged twenty-five years
Funeral services from Church Of Good shepherd
on Monday, March IS. at 2 D. n. philadelphia
and Chicago Tapers please copyl
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
BREAKS JAIL; SEEKS WARRANT
Prisoner Frees Himself and Tries to
Arrest Man He Shot.

BY picking the lock of the door at the
Hyattsville jail. where he had been placed
as a prisoner. Robert Fierstern, who lives
on the Benning road. near Bladensburg.
Nd. freed himself yesterday evening and
walked 10 the residence Of Justice Alex.
Sakers in quest of warrant for George
NJ Sues, who had caused his arrest
The men had a quarrel yesterday after
noon, when Sues happened 70 trespass on
the others property, and Fierstern opened
fire on him with shotgun. inflicting sew
eral wounds about his limbs and body.
Sues was afterward brought to this city
and taken to the Emergency Hospital.
where he was treated for his injuries In
the meanwhile Constable Thomas Garri-
son hunted up Fierstern and arrested him
on the charge Of assault and battery
With intent to kill. and placed him in the
Hyattsville Jail. FieTstern. however.
proved too skillful for him, and in a
short time had managed 10 free himself.
Justice SskeTs listened TO his version Of
the AFFAIR. but declined TO give the war
rant which he demanded. According 10
Fierstern's story. Sues was the first to
start the fight and fired at him with
gun. Constable Garrison stated last night
that FiersteTn would be rearested some
time this morning
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

thorough investigation was started.
Yesterday morning Miss Dunning re
Ceived another letter from the same per-
son asking why she did not send the
gloves. This second letter was signed by
some one who called herself Ethel Smith.
and gave the same address at the q
street branch post-of5ce.
Sends Dummy Package.
At the direction OF the detectives. Miss
Dunniug tied up a dummy package and
mailed II to the address mentioned. The
officers took their position near the gen
eral delivery window and were present
when a smartly dressed woman about
twenty-eight years Of age inquired Tor
any mail matter for Ethel Smith She
was Immediately placed under arrest TO
her great surprise, and was taken TO
police headquarters. where Capt Board
man had long talk with her.
The woman gave her name as Matte
Cake and made no denial OF the charge
placed against her. She stated that she
originally came from Norfolk. Va. but
for the past few months had been I'm New
York. II developed during the conversa-
ton that she was a second cousin OF Miss
Dunning. from whom she had tried to
eXtoTt the gloves. She stated that a
friend OF hers had told her Of that
method OF getting different articles, and
she had decided 10 try the experiment.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
NURSES GET APPOINTMENTS.
Five Members Named on Examining
Board

In accordance with the provisions of an
act 10 define the term registered nurse, :"
and to provide for the registration Of
registered nurses in the District OF CO.
lumbia, Commissioner Macfarland yester-
day recommended that of the ten nurses
nominated by the Graduate Nurses AS
sOciation. the following FIVE be appoint
ed a nurses examining board: Mrs. Sarah
1. Fleetwood. graduate of Freedman's
Hospital, Washington, D. c., for the term
expiring June go 1907; Miss Myra Drake,
graduate of National Homeopathic Hos
pital. Washington. D. c.. for the term
expiring June 30. 1908; Miss Katherine
Douglass. graduate Of Providence Hospi-
tai, Washington, D. c., for the term ex-
piring June 80. 1903: Miss Elizabeth NJ.
Hewitt, graduate OF Columbia and Chill
drens Hospital, Washington, d c., for
the term expiring June 90, 1910; and Mss
Lily hanely, graduate of the Connecticut
School for Nurses New Haven. Conn.,,
for the term expiring June 30, l9i1.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

was hurried TO the scene. where in a few
moments crowd OF excited men ana
women had gathered. Several policemen
Of the Eighth and Tenth precincts who
We're In the locality at the time rendered
assistance to Rosson, who. injured as he
WAS. remained conscious On reaching
the hospital. accompanied by Dr. War
field, of the resident staff. he was taken
TO the operating room. where both limbs
were ampUtated Just below the thigh. The
man lived until $50 p. M. when he died
from the loss of blood and from internal
injuries
Crew is Arrested.
Conductor Shreeves and M0torman
Lucas. Of the north-b0uud car. were i'm
mediately placed under arrest at the
direction Of Capt Doyle and taken to the
Tenth precinct station pending a further
investigation on the part OF the police
The fact that the switch was in the wrong
position is placed 10 Lucas. who. it is
said, should have made il his duty 10 see
that IT was set properly.
Rosson's body was taken to the District
morgue last night. where it viii be kept
until the coroner can hold an inquest.
" % WIN AiNb0tAt Aoht NlatE Dil ahVl-
day about II o'clock
The man had been living in this city
for some time, having originally come
from Clarkson, Culpeper County, Va,
where his family lives.
William J. Bryant, aged nine. living at
Bcrwyn. Md, was brought to the Emer-
gency Hospital yesterday afternoon. suf-
fering from badly crushed hand, which
had been run over by a train on the
Baltimore and Ohio road near that
place. The boy was taken with a
fit while standing near the train and
fell forward, thrusting his hand un-
der the wheels. He was brought to Wash
ingtCn on an electric car by his father
and hurried TO the hospital. where it was
found necessary TO amputate the entire
hand
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
WHITE HOUSE FUMIGATED.
Archie Roosevelt Out of Quarantine
and Dfphtheria Card Removed

The expert germ -sIayers of the city
health department had possession of
the White House yesterday afternoon
They fumigated it from top TO bottom
after which the diphtheria card was
taken from the bedroom door Of Archie
Roosevelt. and the quarantine which
had been in force for over two weeks
was raised. Ii is announced that the
complete recovery of Archie Is now
merely question of nOurishment and
ordinary precaution.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Boys work for Furniture.

To secure "A new set Of furniture for
the main floor of the Y NJ c. A. building
for boys. the youngsters have begun a
contest by which they hope to raise the
necessary $1,000 The whole department
is divided into equal sides and prizes are
offered to the side obtaining the greatest
donation and bicycle will be given to
the boy who secures the greatest indlvid-
ual sum. At the end of the contest a
banquet viii be given and every boy who
raised SO or more will be privileged to
attend as guest. Five hundred dollars
has already been secured. and the desired
sum promises TO be shortly forthcoming.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Yours respectfully.

Not knowing lust what course to take.
Miss Dunning carried the letter to the
manager of the store, who Immediately
reported the matter to the police. The de-
tectives were assigned to the case and
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Women Judge Suffrage Debate.

With number Of women as judges. the
debate at the National University Law
School was decided last night in favor Of
the negative side. represented by T. ".
Bramhali c. ". Pfremmer, and c. p
Hedder The question, Resolved, That
the right of suffrage should be given to
women throughout the United States. 3"
vas closely argued. Although the de-
cision favored those opposing the right
Of suffrage. the individual honors fell to
two men on the Affirmative side-W. B.
Bunton and ". W Youngbiood
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
\ FRAuD-LooK OUT FOR HIN.

Any solicitor who comes 10 you
with a prize scheme, representing
himself. directly OF indirectly. to
be connected with this newspaper.
The Washington Herald, is fraud
and an impostOr, bent upon sNiB-
ding You. BE on the lookout for
him aud turn him over TO the
nnIfcc
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Enable to get from in front of the car
which bore down upon him. Rowland
Eosson. aged twenty. a paperhhnger. liv-
ing ut 3H6 j street northwest. was caught
between two cars of the Brightwood
liac yesterday afternoon and fatally in
jUred. dying several hours later at Freed
meas Hospital. The unfortunate man
was so badly mangled that both OF his
legs were almost completely cut from
his body
The accident occurred on the switch
JUST in front of the waiting-room on the
west side OF Seventh street, between
Florida avenue and Pomcroy street, IT
an hour when both the ears and streets
were crowded with people ON their way
10 their homes. The south-bOund car was
waiting just north of the switch for the
nOrth-b0und car TO fll with passengers
and start away.
Rosson had stepped upon the bumper
on the outside of the platform. and was
talking 10 Motorman BriCe Rupenthal
who was waiting for an opportunity 20
bring his car to the south Of the switch
The north-bound ear, having taken on a
load of passengers, at the signal from
the conductor }. A. Shreeves, started up
the switch by its momentum
Caught Between Cars.
Thinking that the switch had been
thrown, Motorman l.. G. Lucas made no
attempt TO check the speed of his car
until he became aware that he was head
ing straight for the south-bound ear in
front Of him. The shouts and screams of
the people who witnessed the affair. and
saw the danger that was imminent. at
tracted the attention OF RossOn. who
turned around on the bumper and st-uc-
Eled 10 free himself from his precailous
position
Hardly bad the unfortunate man moved
when the cars came together with a
crash. The tenders buckled up together,
forcing RCsson down between them. lust
as the two couplings came together.
crushing his limbs below the thigh. The
oncoming car was Immediately reversed.
AND taken backward several yards. ex-
posing the mangled remains of the young
man lying on the broken fragments Of
tie tenders
A caH was sent 10 Freemen's Hospital
just one block distant. and the ambulance
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
DODGE FAILS
Scheme to Get Free Gloves
Gets Woman in Trouble.
TRIES TO BLUFF SHOP GIRL
Mrs. Matte Cake Charged with
Sending Matchmaking Letters to
Threatening tn Get Her Discharged
Unless She Delivered the Goods.

tn the charge Of attempted blackmaiI,
Mrs. Matte Cake, of 719 NJ street north
west. was arrested yesterday afternoon
by Detectives MacNamee and Helan, Of
the Central Bureau. bringing to d close
one OF the most unique cases which has
come before the notice of the police for
some time.
1t appears that on Thursday Miss Mar
garet DUnHing, aged eighteen, of l22S
Four-and-a-half street southwest, a clerk
at the glove counter in one of the large
department stores in this city, received a
letter in the morning mail which de-
manded that she should send several
pairs Of gloves TO the writer. with the all
tentative that if she refused she would
have her discharged from her position
The letter was signed by a person claim
ing 10 be a friend, and read as follows:
Says She Was Watching.
Miss Margaret Dunning:
4 have been noticing for several weeks
the number Of gloves and the money you
have been taking. I am upstairs in the
hat department, and I need some gloves.
and if YOU will treat me o. X will be a
friend Of yours, if not, I will have you
discharged. What I need is this: one
pair Of long white kid gloves. No. 6. and
one pair Of embroidered black silk gloves,
No. 6l2, each $3.50. Now, you can send
them in box and put stamps on them
and send them TO Miss Ethel Smith. .
street Dost-office. I will get you a nice
hat for Easter You can write to me and
tell what kind
to send il. Do not fail or tell any one of
this. If 1 do not receive the goods by Sat
urday when I go to lunch ! will have you
discharged that evening. ! will be your
friend if you will help me.
Yours respectfully
a FRIEND
Not knowing lust what course to take,
Miss Dunning carried the letter to the
manager of the store who Immediately
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Engngcment announced.

DR.. and Mrs. Franklin T. Howe an
nOunce the engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Marie Angela. 10 Mr. Felix Gar
ziglia. of France.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

xAIE neglected to call the attention
w of The Herald's readers to our
new subdivision. AS there is too much
to tell in such limited space, we would
ask you TO come out to-day and look it
over. Statesmen and carriages will be
on hand all day.
Take CHEVY CHASE CARS and
GET OFF ONE BLOCK BEYOND
CLEVELAND PARK. We will meet
you and be glad to see you.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
KILLED IN COLLISION
Rowland ROSSOn Crushed Be,
tween Street Cars.
IS CAUGHT ON THE FENDER

Misplaced switch Responsible for
the Accident at Seventh street and
Florida Avenue-Train Crew Held
by the Police Pending a Thorough
Investigation OF the Case.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-06-21
GREAT BALL GAME
DRiScoLL AND UNDERWOOD TO
PLAY SATURDAY. FOR "A
PURSE or 5000.
SPECIAL TRAIN WILL BRING THE
CROWDS FROM GARRISON AND
OTHER POINTS NORTH.

~ Lovers of baseball will have 4
chance Saturday afternoon to see 4
fine game, the contestants being the
mines from Driscoll and Underwood.
Each team has cleaned up all the clubs
In its neighborhood and this game will
decide the champio The game
will be for purse Of 5000 and II may
be expected that the clubs will do
their best for the money.
"a special train for the game will
leave Garrison at s. a. m. Saturday,
8CoIeharbor at 6, Underwood at Z,
Washburn at $50, Wilton at 9:45 and
arriving here at 11::45, so that excur-
#sionists will have ample time to see
the carnival in the afternoon before
the game and will be able to take in
the closing festivities in the evening,
when the town will be free to all who
want to have the time of their lives.
No. 8 on the Northern Pacific will
stop at Driscoll to bring the crowd
from that place to the city. .8s5ss.
There will be balloon ascension il
| the afternoon and all the carnival at
fractions will have special bills fol
Saturday afternoon and evening.