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The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1908-03-12
GEORGE WRIGHT
IS IMPROVING
Commissioner Is Now At Bfesliu
Hotel In New York City.

Nuskese March -Geo,ce
Wright, commissioner g. th Five
Csi'izcd Tntes. IS n the Beslin
kgicl in NrN York Cb anI s
rapidly recovering from h, resent,
operation
The Vinita weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1905, 1908-03-12

Yes Marie, this ls the time Of
year 10 make soap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
NEWS FROM WARRENTON.
Doctor Struck by Foul Ball While
Umpiring Game.
ecial Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
WARRENTON, Va, July II, 1908
DR.. s. w. Maphis while waiting for a
train at Casanova Tuesday to bring him
to Warrenton volunteered to act as UNI
pire at base ball game. foul ball
struck him In the face, breaking his
glasses and driving a part of the glass
into his eye. but not seriously injuring
the sight.
w. A. Garner, manager Of the Warren
ton Skating Rink and Bowling Association.
is experimenting the erection Of build
ing on a portion Of his property in the
rear of what Is known as the Farmers
Hotel building.
The corner stone OF an addition to the
Remington High School will be laid with
Masonic honors at Remington. Va, this
afternoon. Prof. Woodley OF Passaic,
N. j.. will deliver the address and a din
ner will be served by the ladies of the
Miss Lilly Hill OF Richmond, Miss Mary
Carter Randolph of Clarke county and
Mr. Charles Falkner are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Ashley Cooper at their country
place, Waverly.
Miss Elsie Chisholm Of Savannah, Ga.
is the house guest of Mrs. Albert Fletch-
er; 1r' and Mrs. O r cro.nv .,a n,..
Crosby left Tuesday for a months stay
in New Yonak and Canada. Juliette and
Celeste, the two younger daughters, will
spend the. time with their aunt Miss Bou-
ligny. at her bungalow on the Springs
road.
Mr. William T. Brooke Of Norfolk. Va.
is visiting his sister. Mrs ]. NJ Payne.
Judge James c. Scott. oldest son Of the
late Maj John Scott returned to his boy
hood home in Warrenton after an absence
Of twenty-one years in Texas.
Miss Hart of Washington City is visiting
Mrs. Edward s. Turner.
Mrs. Harry Kenner of Washington, D.
c., after q delightful visit to Mrs. Sarah
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
NEARLY BROKE UP PICNIC.
Colored Youth Charged With Garry.
ing Concealed Weapons.

Heat. supplemented by potations Of gin.
induced John Montgomery and Benjamin
Moore. two colored youths, to look for
trouble. and they found it. almost break
ing up a colored Baptist church. picnic
out in a woods southeastwards last We'd
nesday afternoon. This morning. in the
Police Court disorderly conduct and
carrying concealed weapons were charges
against them.
At the picnic Montgomery pulled a re-
volver and proceeded to shoot in Moore
direction-not at him, 1t was specifically
stated-but his way.
Both pleaded not guilty. The presiding
judge decided to let Moore go and to fine
Montgomery $40. In imposing the SEN
tence the court warned the pair to make
up and keep away from picnics when not
in religious frame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
uo1e returned home Tuesday.

Hoge, returned home Tuesday.
Miss Maize Stone left Wednesday for a
visit to her friend Miss Polly Laid OF WI
mineton. Del, and will from there go to
Canada, where she will visit her relatives
Mrs. Roark, nee Miss JAMIE Turner. who
has been visiting in South Carolina and
Tennessee. returned to Warrenton to
spend a short time with her father. Mr..
John r. Turner. before leaving for her
home in Panama.
Mrs. James K. Maddux left Monday to
Join her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
Muhriing at Cape May.
Mrs. r. NJ. Rupp of Baltimore is visiting
her father Sergt. ]. W. Shirley.
Mrs Johnson and Mr.. Reed Johnson OF
Washington, D. c.. are visiting at the
home Of DR.. James Kerr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
OFFICIAL ARMY cRUc1F1ER.
Wood, Believed Demented, Declares
He Executed Three Soldiers.

Albert L. Wood. machinist. forty two
years old. living at POI LIST street. and
formerly employed at the navy yard.
arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tective Kiiendienst of the first precinct,
charged with being mentally unsound.
was committed to the Government Hos
pital for the Insane last night for OBJ
servation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

the camp services. the guest of Mrs.
Thomas bowling of Sd avenue.
Mrs. Lillian Keane and daughter,
Helena, have arrived for q fortnight's
stay with Mrs. Mary Dorsey Of 9Th ave-
nue..
Mrs Judge Harlan left yesterday for
q months visit to her old Michigan home
Judge Harlan will join her about
August ].
Mrs. John warfield is visiting friends in
camp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Washington Grove Camp Meeting
Special Correspondence of The Star.
WARRINGTON GROVE, Nd,

July II. 1908.
An ideal sprinsiike day closed the first
week of camp meeting Though many
depIore the passing Of the mourners'
bench and the emotional fervor Of early
Methodisln. there is saiN to be mental
uplift and inspiration in the forceful
messages of the gospel. as expounded by
Dr. Spurgeon at the Bible study hour. as
well as in the evangelical services at
night.
Mrs. Susaune Guzzee Is In attendance at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Sues Wife for Divorce.

Proceedings for an absolute divorce have
been filed in the District Supreme Court
by John S. Feister against Clara E.
Feister. They were married June 4. 1884
at Shippensburg, Pa Infidelity is alleged
and a co-reSpondent named
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Fishing Tackle at
Attractive1y Low ri

Split Bamboo Rods-three joints and
extra tip; fine, close silk windings; full
nickel trimmings; cork handle; put up
in cloth-covered wood form and cloth
bag. You will agree that n< ~
this is equal to any 500 I'M
rod you ever saw. Special.
STEEL ROD SPECIAL
Rod with trumpet guides d. ~
and solid one-hole tip. ~ ~
Special. Northumberland. @>@~
Silk Casting Lines. in a variety Of
colors, which usually sell at ~
500 and $1.25 per 50 yds. /1c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

John c. Witt, for more than fifteen
years manager of the Postal telegraph
Company in Houston. Tex, committed
suicide yesterday by shooting He had
been in Ill health several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

If you haven't bought one of
these guns you'd better get one
at once, as the supply is limited
and no more to be had. All in
serviceable condition-fne for
decorative purposes.
With Ramrod Bayonet. $50. .$1.95
With Triangular Bayonet-guns
that have been rebrowned since
they were used. Special. .......$2.45
Gun Slings-never been used CSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17

ed right now, particularly if you have vacation
Every item is pertinent illustration of our
ties.
Mems Silk Isle Half Hose, in black, blue,
gray and tan, with silk clocking and neat fig
ures. Regular soc grade priced at 2oc.
Mems Blue Ribbed Lisle Shirts and Draw
ers, the shirts with silk fronts and pearl but
tons, the drawers double gusseted Regularly
soc garment. Priced at CSC.
Mems Negge Shirts, in striped and fig
ured Materials cuffs attached or detached
Values up to S1.5o. Priced at 100.
A special Cowhide Suit Case; fully rein
forced; as good as 81 usually buys. Priced at
$500
Cane Suit Cases, light and durable, that
are we'll worth S.. 5o,' for $2o5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Spinning Games.

75c Game with 2 spools. - SOC
$I.oo Game with 2 spools. Csc
A few odds and ends that
sold from $I.5o to So for. $1.oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
Wonen's Oxfords.

A lot of about 200 pairs of White Canvas
Oxfords in the most acceptable styles; to close
at this rdiculousy low price tomorrow.
400 pairs of Oxfords in the lot; made up of
patent feathers, tans and black feathers A
good variety of styles and sizes in one kind or
another to suit every one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-17
surgeon who examined Wood shortly
after his arrest

AFTER MS arrest
Wood entered public stenographer' s
office near New York avenue and 18th
street. and requesting that he be given q
stenographer to write an official docu-
ment for him. Wood dictated such q story
that the suspicious of the proprietor were
aroused and the police were notified.
At the police station Wood declared the
United States troops and government au-
thorities all over the country were after
him. and that during President McKin-
ley's term of Office he had crucified three
soldiers upon the executive order. 1t was
his present purpose, he told the police, to
write to President Roosevelt and ask for
q pension OF 500 q month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
GAINES VS.. CANNON
IN HOUSE SQUABBLE
"Sit Down." Cries Uncle Joe. "a
Won't!' Replies Tennesseeian,
But He Sits.

During an interesting part Of the ses-
sion Of the HOUSE today. John Wesley
Gaines of Tennessee arose in his place
and cried loudly for order.
"The gentleman from Tennessee viii
please sit down" thundered the
Speaker.
Mr. Gaines refused 10 sit down, and
continued TO point out In a very loud
voice that he was unable 10 hear what
was going on in the House. After
pounding his desk several times, the
Speaker said:
The gentleman from Tennessee is
only adding to the disorder. and will
please sit down"
But Mr. Gaines would not sit down.
lie continued 20 talk some more. The
Speaker pounded his desk still further.
and for a third time commanded Mr.
Gaines TO be seated.
The Speaker is himself adding 10 the
disorder" said Mr.. Gaines, now thor
oughly angry.
"The stenographer will not take down
the remarks of the gentleman from
Teunes ssee.' said the Speaker hotIy,
land the gentleman from Tennessee will
please be seated
Mr. Gaines then sat down in a very
lelsurely manner. just TO show that he
could not be brushed or his feet BY the
Speaker. or anybody else.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
LAST Of DELEGATES
ARE CHOSEN TODAY
AdviceS TO F. H. Hitchcock
Indicate Easy Sailing
for Taft.

The las- delegates to the Republican
national convention are being chosen To-
day.
They vii be selected by the Tenth
Ohio, Thirty seventh New York, and
Sixth Texas districts.
The last state convention on the list
was held yesterday IN Texas. Incl
dentally, It instructd the delegation-at-
large to vote for Secretary Taft. Man
ager Frank H Hitchcock received a
telegram from Chairman Cecil Lyon this
morning. which ended all uncertainty
on this point. Earlier reports indicated
that the convention did not actually in,
struCt
Ii is not yet announced how soon the
Taft headquarters IN this city and Co
Iumbus will be moved to Chicago, but
this will take place before long. The
national committee is TO meet in St.
Louis about June 2, to take up the con-
test Cuses.
Secretary Taft will be home Monday
or. at The latest, Tuesday. He will spend
mos. cf the next month at his desk at
the War Department. With the Chi
caro delegates all chosen and the nomi-
nation apparently pretty certain TO be
made on first ballot. the Secretary will
devote himself TO clearing up his desk
getting ready 70 resign as soon as ht
Is nominated. Then he will plunge into
the campaign, and do some brand-neW
globe--rOtting stunts; confining himself
on this trip TO the section OF the globe
where folks vote for electors Of Presi-
dent and Vice President.
In the wind-up of the compaign the
Taft peoule carried about everything
uncertain The bandwagOn influence
uyag aDDarent everywhere. California
proves. on fun reports, TO have lined up
for the Chioan; Georgia did not in
struct. but the delegation has COM
Portable majority for Taft-that is. the
wing of the party, which expects 10 be
found regular
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
CUTS WIFE'S THROAT
NIGHT OF REUNION
Called Woman TO Strange Town,
Intending to Kill Her and
Himself.

PERU, Ind. May 16.-NIrs. James 8
Clear, aged forty. is dying, and her hus-
band. sixty-five. is IN Jail with his
throat cut. as the result OF his attempt
at 3 o'clock this morning TO kin his wife
and himself The couple had been sepa-
rated for several months, and the wife
lived I'm Indianapolis till last Monday.
wien the husband begged her to come
10 Peru to live, he having received 81, 40
in back pension
They arrived here yesterday. Early
last evening she succeeded in taking a
razor fror- him, after he had taken S34
of her money. At o'clock this morn
ing the occupants of the boarding house
where they were staying were aroused
bv cries for help. and the woman. IN
her night robe. with blood streaming
from her juguIar vein. fell into the room
occupied by the landlord and his wife.
Clear with blood issuing from cash
In mis- neck, sat up IN bed pleading,
"Honey. come back, and let's both die
40retLer." clear admits having induced
HE woman 10 come TO Peru, hoping he
would succeed IN killing her aud MINI
self
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
Year-Old Baby, Seriously
Wounded, Found Near
Dead Parents.
DISCHARGED MAN
NOT TO BE FOUND
Tragedy cl Jersey Farm Discover
ed by Farm Hand and Posse
Hunts Countryside.

WICKATUNK. n. J., May 16.-shot
20 death, William B. Sheppard. his wife
and their servant girl. Jennie Bundy,
aged twenty years. were found On the
Sheppard farm near here this morning,
while beside the still warm bodies Of its
parents was their year-old child serious
y wounded
A farm hand who was dismissed from
the place about a week ago is missing,
ana the authorities are endeavOTing 10
lind him
The tragedy strangely bears out the
prophecy made by a fortune teller about
ten days ago. who warned Sheppard
that within a fortnight his family would
be wiped out by an insane murderer.
BlOodholnds Hunt Countryside.
a posse with bIoodhounds is looking
for the missing farmland, while another
man employed around Sheppard $
poultry and truck farm is being de
tained by the authorities. He told them
of the p-a'tction made by the seer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
HOTEL AND THEATER
SITE SOLD BY FOX
Magnificent Structure Plan
ned for II and Thirteenth
Streets Northwest.

The largest real estate deal of the
year was closed today at noon through
the transfer by Edmund *. Fox, Of the
A +. Fox Company, 20 WaIliam F.
Thomas Of improved and unimpTOVed
ground fronting TO feet on the north
side of IT street northwest, just west OF
Thirteenth street The deal called for
an aggregate sum OF S5l5. 600.
Coupled win this interesting real es-
-ate announcement By Mr Fox. Is one
OF general public interest by Mr. Th0m-
as. He IS ssociated with a syndicate
OF local aud New York capitalists and
theatrical men, and they purchased the
property for the purpose of the immed-
late erection thereon of a modern high
class hotel and a vaudeville theater, az
ter the style Of the New York Hippo
drOme.
The property transferred includes the
FredOuia Hotel. standing on a lot 53xlA
feet. the Epiphany Home, on a lot 42xl4f
feet: a vacant lot, 25xI4 feet, owned by
John Taylor Arms; a three-story dwell
ing. 1913 II street, owned hy S. A. Drury,
and standing on a lot 25xlH feet. and an
other similar dwelling. 1911 II street.
owned by Edmund X. Fox, on a lot
25xS1 feet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
Doubtful States in West
Hinge on Forest Policy

There is a new group Of doubtful
States. according 10 the most recent
computations OF the political statis-
tic{ans They base the classification on
recent studies of conditions west OF the
Missouri vaIIey-in the mountain anG
Pacific west.
II is conceded that these States will
be Republican. in the main at least, if
President Roosevelt is nominated, and
vet il is at tho same time admitted that
the possibility OF their going Demo
cratic. in case anybody else runs. lies
i'm the violent opposition to a policy
which is strictly the Presidents own.
In Idaho, washington, oregon, Mon
tana. Colorado, Utah and California
there has for a long time been bitter
antagonism to the forest policy of the
Government. However good a thing il
is for the whole country, TO have one
third of the ares or a big State with
drawn from settlement and set aside as
forest reserves, it certainly doesn't
please the people of a new State. which
wants immigration and growth, TO havs
such a great part OF its potential wealth
withdrawn from development
II has been repeatedly charged on the
floors OF House and Senate that Idaho
land Montana especially. and the cthel
States mentioned to only a less degree
have had their development stunted anC
greatly impaired by the forest reservl
policy. SO much has this affected tho
people OF those states that il is de
clared very doubtful whether any othel
man than Roosevelt could carry eithel
! CONTINUED on Second Page.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
CIepeLand Appreciates
Governors Regrets

LAKEWOOD, N. J., May 16.-Former
President Grover Cleveland, when ad-
vised by Mrs. Cleveland Of the action
of the conference OF governors in adopt
ing William J. Bryan's resolution ex-
pressing regret at Mr.. Cleveland's in
ability TO attend the conference. ex-
pressed deep appreciation Of their
thoughtfulness. Until the resolution is
formally received, he wished 10 make no
statement In reply 10 It.
The former President is now resting
comfortably, but no arrangements have
yet been made for his return to Prince
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
WEATHER REPORT.

rh. weather conditions are unsettled
IN central and Eastern districts, with
raIn in the widely separated localities
C0CI easterIy winds with rain prevail in
rbe middle and south Atlantic coast
Sfstes. and rain has again set In in the
east Gulf States
For tonight and Sunday generally fair
weather is probable, except In the south
Atlantic and east Gulf states, where
sbov-ers are indicated. Important tenn
1,eTat4re changes are not anticipated
Steamers departing today for Euro
nan Dorts viii have light variable
winds and .air weather TO the Grand
Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
NIGHT MANEUVERS
ORDERED STOPPED
British Admiralty Takes Heed of
Many Accidents That Have
Occurred Lately

LONDON, Nay 16.-So many accidents
nave resulted recently from night naval
maneuvers that the British admiralty
has ordered them discontinued until
further notice. They viii probably not
he resumed until the late disasters have
been Investigated and new rules are
issued on the strength Of acts developed
by Inquiries.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
NINE PASSENGERS
KILLED IN WRECK
Possible That More Bodies
Will Be Found in
Debris.

HAMILTON, Ontario. May 16-A west
bound train on the Grand Trunk rail-
way was wrecked at Dustin this morn
ing Nine persons are known to be dead
and it is thought more are in the wreck.
More than twenty-five persons were
injured, some Of them seriously.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
Location Of Property.

OmittiuE the last named property the
ground acquired forms a plot fronting
on II street for IA feet and ha wing the
same depth. on the west side IS a nj
teen-foot alley, in the rear Of a thirty
foot alley, and on the east side a thirty
foot alley TO the rear Of the property,
1911 II street
The land faces not only on II street.
but upon the broad plaza formed by the
intersection Of New York avenue and
Thirteenth street. affordinE ample room
for carriage approaches to the proposed
theater and hotel.
Mr. Thomas. who has had a long ex-
perienCe IN Washington, New J JTk, and
Philadelphia in connection with theater
and other amusement enterprises, says
that his syndicate intends the imme-
diate erection OF a nine or ten-stOry
hotel on the site now occupied by the
Fredonia Hotel which is a five-story
structure built at a cost of $4,000 nine
teen years ago. The plans contemplate
a thoroughly modern hotel structure
with a bath TO each room or suite. In
the basement viii be a modern rath-
skeller much larger than any COnsid-
cred for Washington before.
The theater will occupy the remainder
OF the property. and be a large building
Of colonial design, for which plans have
already been drawn by New York
"
. New York HippedrOme, and Will seat
/ 5000 persons. The plan OF the proiec-
tors is TO make It a high-class vauda-
willie house at popular prices. Under
the theater is to be large roller-skat-
ing rink.
Facilities for Actors.
The construction Is to be of REINFORCED
concrete, and especial attention is ia
! be devoted TO making the facilities for
| the players Of the best. The crampad
/ dressing room will have no place here
/ but ample and light rooms with hot and
cold water, and plenty of bath rooms
are planned.
The heating Of the theater will also
/ be on modern lines. Under each seat
will be a register through which hot
air will be forced by fans from the heat
/ ing plant The east alley, which comes
up 10 the rear of 1871 II street Will be
used for the engines and boilers. per
mission for this having been granted by
the building inspector. thus removing
all danger from fire from this cause
The building itself will be thoroughly
frepreof.
! Mr. Thomas leaves tonight for New
. York TO consUmmate the plans for tbs
enterprises with his colleagues.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
sI.as to Baltimore and Return

Saturdays and Sunds vs. via the Penn
svlvania Railroad Tickets good return
ing until Sunday night All regular
trains except Congressional Limited. %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-16
Cause Of Strike.

The strike is the result OF the refusal
Of the Municipal Traction Company to
carry out contracts made by the Cleve-
land. Electric Railway with its employees
prior to the consolidation of the Cleve-
lard electric and the old 3-cent lines
This contract provides that. in case the
Cleveland electric secured a Franchise
renewal before May l. 1893, all employees
should get a raise of cents an hour,
with free transportation.
The employees claimed int the seCur-
ity franchise granted a. the time Of
the consolidation was d franchise in
mauded the increase, Jne Municipal
Traction Company disrdted the claim.
but offered an increase Of l cent an
hour with free uniforms, employees to
pay their own fares. Arbitration was
proposed BY Mayor Johnson. and it was
generally believed that it would be ac-
ceLted.