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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
ssAMoN ACCUSED OF BRIBERY, ON
WITNESS STAND FOR
FOUR HOURS.
EXPLAINS HIS POSITION
SENATOR GORE REiTERATEs
CHARGE OF HAVING BEEN
APPROACHED.

MuskoRee. Okla-With Senator
Thomas p Gore re-asserting his charge
that he had been offered bribe OF
$4,000 or $4,000 to influence his ac-
ton in Congress. and with Jake l..
Hamon. accused of having offered the
bribe, denying he had ever done any
such thing. the investigation of the
Oklahoma Indian land deals by COM
Dittee of the house of representatives
Friday simmered down to mass of
Aenials.
For four hours. Hamon, former chair
man of the Oklahoma Republican
state committee. entered a continuous
series OF denials as to his alleged rela-
tion with what are known as the Nc
Murray contracts by which. according
10 Senator Gore, $3.0O0.000. or 10 per
cent of 30.0O0.0 900 to be realized from
the sale of Indian lands to New York
syndicate was to be diverted from the
Indians in the shape OF attorneys
tees"
Hamon answered Congressman Crea-
ger with a denial. Replying Hamon
testified
1T was Just this way: was down
here in Oklahoma attending to my
business. when a friend told me Creag-
er said mad approached him improp-
erly In regard to the McMurray con-
tracts. So l hoped on a train and
went to Washington. | got hold OF
Creager and said: Look here. you
know ! never said any such thing
Then Creager said: Now. Jake.
that certainly was the impression
GDt-that you suggested I might get
Aa interest in the contracts. re-
Piled: You certainly are mistaken
Then Creager said: Well. II you say
shouldn't. won't go before that in
vestiGating committee down at Mus
Mcgee and testify that you approached
me-"
Among lannon's denials were the
following: That he ever had been
closeted with Senator Gore in the
senator's private office at Washington
20 urge the approval OF the contracts"
THAT he had even mentioned Vice
President Sherman. Senator Charles
Curtis of Kansas or Congressman b.
g. Mcclure OF Oklahoma as being lin
terested' in the contracts as charged
by Senator Gore. That he had ever
spoken OF bribe to anybody about
any legislation, or that he ever was
interested in the McMurray contracts.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
An Announcement Luncheon.

An unusually pretty luncheon was
given for q recent bride. Tho floral
decorations were entirely of bridal
wreath and American beauty roses.
The centerpiece was q large circle of
bridal wreath, over which . beautiful
double heart Of American beauties
was suspended. At each plate was a
long stemmed beauty" to which was
attached wee hcartshaped envelope
containing the cards Of the happy
pair. Tall silver candlebras held pure
white candles with American beauty
shades. The favors were white satin
heart-shaped boxes. with q hand-point-
cd beauty rose and the monogram OF
the couple In gold. They were flled
with heart-shaped bonbons. Al the
wedding all the attendants wore coro-
nets of bridal wreath and carried
beauty roses: the crowns were all
white. 1t was . most beautiful and
ST. king professional.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Novel Table Decoration.

At q dinner party there was 4
charming Jack Horner pic made Of
pink crepe paper. the top covered
with pink carnations in the center of
the table. Pink satin ribbon went to
each place. Held down by a wee white
porcelain jardinere in which one pink
lily stood erect and stately; beaming
against these dainty favors we're the
place cards lettered in gold. There
were nine guests and the effect of the
circle. of lilies was lovely. The tiny
jardineres were filled with earth SO
the lilies did not fade. This idea may
be carried out in any flower. With the
dessert course. ribbons were pulled
revealing 4 souvenir for each guest
done up in pink paper. They were all
characteristic OF some fad of the
guest and created much merriment.
MADAME NERRI.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
A Sand Pile Party.

An innovation In children's parties
was certainly started by = mother Of
three. whose babies clearly loved COM
pany. She sent cards illustrated with
'sunbonnet" babies asking 4 dozen
children to come in their "rompers"
from to s. On . bright Saturday
afternoon the merry thronE appeared
to find n load of delightfully."- clean
sand: set Of sand toys for each child
and . pail and shovel. There was IA
low table. = tub Of water with which
to mix the sand to the right consis-
tency for pies: spoons. cake tins. and
shakers to sprinkle sugar" and salt"
oh Joy. there was . dish Of -four for
icing.
1t was the 1olliest. happiest party
imaginable. Sandwiches. Ice cream.
cake tansel food) and lemonade were
served and each child took home the
sand toys for souvenir. including the
shovel and pail.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
A scat" contest.


Al = party of the "spinsters' club.
the host passed little programs cut
out OF cardboard In shape OF . cat: the
heading was Cats You Have Met" the
following questions were written: the
hostess reading the answers later.
!. \ dangerous cat-Catastrophs.
Z. An aspiring cat-Cntamount.
l. A cat that can swim-CRtnsh.
T. A cat that can ny-Catbird.
8. cat that will be = butterhy-Cat-
erpiilar.
&. a library cat-CataioEu~.
I. cat that asks Qucstions-Cate-
chism.
s. A cats near reiation-Catkin.
.. A cat that In good to eat-Catsup.
TO- A horned cat-Cattle.
IL A eat that throws stones-Catapauit
L. A tree cat-Catalpa-
Il A water cat-CntRract-
IA A cat that favors the grapes
Catawba.
is a cat that covers acres of ground
Cataclysm.
Is A subterrnnean cat-Cntacomb.
IL A cat that. living. appears dead
Catalepsy.
IL A cat prixed A. a sem-catseys.
10. A cat with . cod-Catnrrh.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
$4,000, 900 DRUG Combine.

New Neutrality-suspicious. have been
completed for the merger OF the two
largest retail drug companies in the
United States-the William b. Riker
4 Son company and Hegeman & Co.
It ID understood that the capital OF the
new organization. which will be incor-
porated under the title of the Riker
4 Hegeman company, would be $5.-
O00. 900 in preferred stock and 100000
900 in common stock.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
An Outdoor Fete.

A young woman who lived in the
country. also near the shore OF one
of our great lakes. planned this happy
day for her friends.
She was entertaining q house party
Of four. then she issued charming
cards bearing SNAP shot OF the
house. with the following diversions:
from ten to twelve. tennis" "cro-
quet." archery" luncheon al fresco at
once: on the veranda until three: surf
bathing and beach party with picnic
supper at six. Lawn party with dan
cling at half after eight. The guests
took In all OF as many Of the features
a. they could. all showing up at the
party. The lawn was beautifully deco
rated with lanterns. fairy lamps and
several electric headlights. making 1t
a scene like fairy land.
A few stringed instruments fur
nished the music. Refreshments con-
sisting OF watermelons. ices. fruits.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
MAY s,,i. United Mine Workers.

Chicago.-War to the knife exists
between Tom l.. Lewis, president OF
Nhe United Mine Workers, and the
state officials in Illinois and in the
southwest territory. which may result
In a split at the special convention.
which will open at Indianapolis a week
from Thursday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11

small cakes and bonbons were served
on the porch from tho dining room that
opened out on 1t BY . series Of French
doors. Automobiles met the trains
and took city guests to the station.
The mon wore hannels and the girls
short dainty wash frocks at the dance
and all had . glorious time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
State Lands Sold.

Denver.-Thursday the State Land
Board sold 16.640 acres of land in va
rious parts Of the state for total of
$221.17S. the average price being
313.55 per acre. In Saguache county
some of the land went at as high as
$S375 an acre. while other sections
brought only IS per acre.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
C. =. a.. to Open New Mine.

Sopris.-The Colorado Fuel 4 Iron
Company Is preparing to open a new
coal mine in sopris on an entirely new
vein Of coal The company has already
advertised for men for some Of the
work and it is said that the most ap-
proved machinery will be used
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Frontier Day Programme Completed.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-After months of
hard work. involving correspondence
with hundreds OF COW punchers, bron-
cho busters, women riders, steer
ropers. rifle and revolver experts. In
dian agents and hundreds of others.
the 1910 Frontier days committee an
nounces that the programme for the
fourteenth annual celebration Aug. ~
Il practically completed.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Not His Fault.

"Oratory is a gift. not an acquire
ment." said the proud politician. a.
he sat down after an hours harangue.
Il understand" said the matter-of-
fact chairman. We're not blamin'
you. You done the best you could"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
LATE
COLORADO
Fine Tunnel Record.
Z v z N r .

Gresley.-So far the drilling record
in boring the Laramie Poudre tunnel
was for last month. when s14 feet
were drilled. The tunnel is in 1000
feet on the Colorado side and on the
Wyoming side 1000 feet. 1t il to be
about three miles long.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Joe Cans Home to Die.

Baltimore, Md.-Joe Cans, former
champion lightweight pugilist Friday
returned to his hope here in the last
stabes of consumpt4n.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Three EEXoeuted.

Niagara Falls.-Wbie at work on
The new pipe line of@fAe Ontario Pow
er Company. at Niagara Falls. Ont.
Wednesday, Frederick w. Bruce. Geo.
Collot and William Mclaughlin were
Killed by contact with metal plates
CHARGED with electricity.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Cotton Mil, TO Close Down.

Lawrence, Mass.-The employees OF
che Everett cotton mills we're notified
Friday that the plant would be closed
from August 18th until September 9th.
The mills have 1000 operatives.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Mathematical Rsauast.

Little Mary. seven years old. was
saying her prayers. And. God" she
pstitioned at the close. make seven
times six forty-eiGht"
why. Mary. why did you say that?"
asked her mother.
cause that the way wrote 1t in
'zamination in school today. and
want 1t to be right."-Lippincott's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
Iudne Lynch in France.

Paris.-A policeman was arresting
an Apache in the Boulevard Sebas
tOpol, when the man shot him and al
90 killed a man passing in the street
A crowd hanged him.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11

caused Q W04k0eo0
and broken down
condition Of the
system. ] read %
much ofwhatLydia
e. PinkhAm's Veg.
etable Compound
had done for other
suffering women ]
felt sure It would
help me, andI must
say 1t did help me
wonderfully. Ny
pains all left me. ]
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11
WANTS HER
LETTER
PUBLISHED
For Benefit of Women who
Suffer from Female Ills

Minneapolis, Mimi was . great
sufferer from female troubles which
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11

Dr. Pisrcs's Pellets. su.n, s.s.r-eo.ssd. eesy =
liver And bowels DO not Rrtks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11

The supply OF talk always exceeds
the demand.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1910-08-11

A nagging wife makes her husband
forget his other troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
OYSTER CARGOES ARRIVE.
Tugs Break Ice to Tow Three Yes.
sells to the WharVes.

The supply of oysters aboard the YES
sells at the 18th street wharf market WAS
augmented yesterday evening by the ar
rival of tho bugeyes James o. Wright,
Majestic and Eleanor Russell, which were
brought her through the ice by tugboats
from the Wicomico river. One tug equip
ped with Il pillow ran ahead Of the, tow
and broke a path through the ice, while
the larger boat. with the vessels strung
out behind her, followed. The boats
We're all well metaled and sheathed with
planking SO that they were brought into
port without injury.
The three vessels have aboard about
800 bushels of the bivalves and their
arrival gives assurance Of a plentiful
supply for the Christmas trade. 1t is
probable, however, that these will be the
last boats laden with oysters to arrive
here for several days. the crews of
the few Oyster-running boats that are
down the river. rave gone to their homes
for the holidays and will not attempt to
buy cargoes for their boats until after
New Year.
Good oysters can be bought at the
wharf as low as 80 to % cents per bushel
but during the coming week they are
expected to take d sharp advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
CQtiCupa cured
family of eczema
Father. Mother and Child Had 1t
for 8 Months. Heads Mass of
Sores. Could Not Sleep. Itching
Terrible. Cured in Months.

The Cuticura treatment has absolutely cured
me and family Of eczema which J. nv wife
and two-yesrold child had for eight months n
started with small pmples the head of my
child which gradually broke out In sores and II
was not long before I and my wife got the same.
Our beads were ooc mass Of sores ne could
not sleep and the itching was terrible We
suffered for eight months. We tried different
kinds Of oiptments and medicines but in did us
no good and soon it began 10 break out on our
bodies until a friend who had the same trouble
told me about Cuticura. OF which I Used two
sets Of Cuticura Soap. Cuticura Ointment and
Cuticurs Resolvent and ] was surprised. After
the FIRST few days heads began TO heal. and
in two months were absolutely cured of this
terrible eczema. Eugene Pottho0. ISL Ralph
street. Brooklyn, y. Y. February Is 1910
No stronger evidence than this could he given
OF the success and economy Of the Cuticura
Remedies In the treatment of torturing disfir-
uring hum"rs Of the skin and scalp. Of infants.
children and adults. single bot bath with
Cuticura Soap and gentle snointing with
CGticura Ointment often sufficient to af-
ford immediate relief in the most distressing
cases and permit rest and sleep when all else
fails. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are equally
effective in preserving. purifying and beautify-
ing the skin scalp. hair and hands. and in pre-
venting minor eruptions becoming chronic
32-paee booklet giving description and treat
ment OF skin affections will be sent free on an
plication. By the Potter Drug Chem. Corp.
l35 Columbus ave-, Boston, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
GUNNER GOES TO WORKHOUSE.
Artilleryman Used Brass Knuckles
as a Means of Persuasion.

In default of $50 in fines, Richard
Krynen an artilleryman from Fort Hunt,
Yesterday went to the workhouse to
serve a sentence of eleven months for at
lacking a female acquaintance and using
brass knuckleS
According TO the police. the soldiers
woman friend objected to going for
bucket of beer four times every hour
Wednesday night. and he thereupon used
force to persuade her. She was taken
TO hospital and Policeman Grimsley of
the first precinct took the artilleryman to
the first precinct station.
Krynen has served i'm Alaska, the
Philippines. Cuba anG the Pacific coast
He says he is an expert at gun swabbing
I've had hundreds of sweethearts-
tempermental and stolid. ! thought
knew the ladies pretty WELL but I'm
wrong. Cussedness is female virtue
I'm just getting acquainted WITH" Kry-
men declared. as d bailiff led him away
to the court prison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
ANAC0STIA.

Interior improvements to the AnacoS-
tia Masonic Hall have been completed
William Weigel has obtained permission
to make improvements to premises 1926
V street. An additional room will be
added. Premises 1924 V street will also
be improved. Under the personal su-
pervision of the Rev. Samuel w. Graf
fin. the addition to the Anacostia Meth
odist Episcopal Church. to be used for
the entertainment of the boys Of the
neighborhood, will soon be ready for oc-
cupancy. The work of renovating and
repainting the interior Of the new sta
ton house has been completed and sew
to the room Of the commanding officer.
John Simms will make improvements to
premises 1916 Stanton road. F. F. COram
will build a stable in the rear of his
house on Alabama avenue. Congress
Heights. Lula Dams has obtained per-
mission to build two two-story brick
dwellings at 1867 and 1869 Morris road.
and j. r. Campbell is to put up two
two-story frame dwellings on the same
street. c. w. Tignor has permission to
make extensive repairs to premises 40
Nichols avenue. Anacostia.
For the purpose of having his men as
proficient as possible in military forma-
tions prior to the inspection to be made
by Mai. Sylvester and a committee of in
spection, Capt. William T. Anderson has
engaged the Anacostia Masonic Hall and
is holding two drills each week. Outdoor
drills were held prior to the bad weather.
Seret Charles A. Stevens assists in the
drilling of the men.
Policeman John +. Reagan. who has
been confined to his home on account OF
illness, is able to be at his work again.
j. M. Horton and Vernon Eskridge OF
the eleventh precinct have been detailed
to service i'm the city during the holiday
season. Desk Sergt. Daniel J. Carney
has returned to his desk after an absence
on account of illness.
The children of the seventh grade OF
the Ketchum School gave an entertain
ment Thursday. Holy Night was sung
by the entire school. Several piano.
vocal and instrumental pieces were per-
formed by Miss Myrtle Peacock, Miss
Marguerite Campbell. Miss Mary Estep.
Miss Alice Leapley. Miss Ruth Thorn and
Miss Marjorie Haines Miss Helen Burn
read an interesting Christmas selection.
A play, entitled MIR. st. Nicholas" was
performed. those i'm the cast including
David Torrents. Wallace Florance. Miss
Benitie Peacock Miss Annie Thorne.
Miss Mary EStep. Raymond Emo Miss
Anna Hagan, Alonzo Stone. Adolph GUIDE
and Ben Carter. The entertainment was
brought to a close by the school singing
20 Little Town of Bethlehem
The building committee of the new hall
at the Anacostia Methodist Episcopal
Church is making plans for the dedication
of the structure. which is almost COM
pleted. The question of name for the
hall is also before the committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
BURNED PUTTING OUT FIRE.
Mrs. Lotion Suffers Painful Injuries
to Her Hand.

While trying to extinguish a blaze in
her home, 1923 NJ street northwest, last
might about o'clock, Mrs. Lotion, wife
of Dr. William S. Lotion. sustained pain
full burns to her right hand. The fire re-
suited from lighted gat jet i'm contact
with a screen. Members of No. engine
company extinguished the blaze after
about $50 damage had been done.
The explosion of an oil lamp caused a
blaze last night in the house of Mrs.
Annie Rhodes. 30 41st street northwest.
An alarm frcfn box 49, called out two
companies of the fire department, but the
blaze was eXtinguished before the ar
rival of the firemen and before more than
So damage had resulted.
Several companies of the fire department
responded to an alarm turned In from
box II last night shortly after 10 o'clock,
sounded because of a. blaze in the CHM
ney of the Colonization building at Penn
sylvania avenue and AZ street. No dam
age resulted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
MODERATELY COLD TOMORROW
Storm in the West May Get Here
bv Monday Night,

Cloudy and colder tonight. with drop
to 26 degrees in temperature and a fair
and moderately cold Christmas day, is
the forecast of the weather bureau.
But-and there is q but-a storm is rag
ing in the Rocky mountain region and
the Pacific states, which may get here
by Monday night and which renders the
weather forecast for Monday, at least,
bit uncertain. The lowest temperature
last night was 81 degrees. The winds
will be moderate northwest and west.
The storm which brought the rain last
night is now off the coast and moving
eastward. causing rains on the Atlantic
coast. in New England and New York. 1t
is decidedly colder in the middle west
today. Temperature below zero is re-
corded in northeastern Iowa. Minnesota,
western Wisconsin and eastern North
Dakota. The coolest weather this
morning was at Moorhead. Mimi, where
the thermometer registered Is degrees
below zero
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
BARGES ICE-BOUND.
Tugs Abandon Attempt to Tow
Three Vessels From St. Mary.

The coal-laden barges Patuxent, Brandy
wine and Wissahickon. which left Balti-
more and Philadelphia for this city. In
tow Of the tug Bohemia of the Southern
Transportation Company service, will not
be brought through as was expected, the
masters of the tugs having decided that
the ice on, the river was too heavy to give
any assurance that they could be towed
to this city without serious damage
The tugs Carter and Camilla. from this
city. were at the mouth of the river to aid
the Bohemia to bring them here. but even
with the three tugs it was deemed I'M
wise to attempt it. The barges have been
laid up in the st. Mary river for all in
definite stay until the ice breaks up and
moves out of the river. which may be a
week or even longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
Personal to River Men.

Capt Frank Taylor of A. ]. Taylor &
Bro. tugboat owners of this city, left
Baltimore last night for Norfolk to look
after the tug NJ. Mitchell Davis in service
there He will return to spend Christmas
with his family here.
Capt. c. A. Slye. master of the tug
James o. Carter of this city, will leave
here this afternoon to spend few DAYS
with his wife and children at Bushwood
81. Mary's county. Md.
Policeman Cooper of the harbor pre-
cinct, who was on leave of absence, has
returned and is again on duty
Capt a. j. Taylor. managing owner of
the Taylor tugs. who has been confined
to his home in this city. has recovered and
has returned to Baltimore to look after
the installation Of the machinery I'm his
new tug John Stone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
Readings for the Blind.

The program for volunteer readings
and music for the blind in the lecture
hall of the Public Library is announced
as follows: Tuesday, December 81, at
. pm, song and piano recital. by Mrs.
Ethel Holtzcfaw Gawler. soprano; Mr.
Richard P. Backing. tenor. and Mrs.
w. w. Burdette. pianist; Thursday. De-
cember ~. at 9 pm. recital will be
given by a group of Washington's schol-
arship pupils at Peabody Conservatory
Miss Marie Hanson. pianist: Miss Ethel
Lee, cello; Miss Elizabeth Leckie, con-
xralto: Miss Ruby Stanford, violinist
Miss Elizabeth Winston, pianist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
Auxiliary Chooses Officers.

At the regular monthly meeting of 0.
p Morton w. r. c., No. q, auxiliary to
the G. A. r.. the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: President,
Alicia NJ. Chase; senior vice president,
Katherine F. Greene: Junior vice presi-
dent Emma Pope Thompson: treasurer
Annie E. De Vaul; chaplain. Julia e. Col
lier: conductor, Mary NJ. Hutchins
guard, Julia Peters.
Delegates and a1ternates to the depart
ment convention were elected as follows
Delegates. Eiizier B. Davis, Alice Lynn
Mildred Eglin. Julia b. Collier; alter
nates Emma p. Thompson. Anna 8. Tsy-
lor, Anna Proctor, Sarah Roster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-24
CONVICTED OF FRAUD.
Colored Mans Alleged False Pretense
in Claiming Baggage.

William Scroggins. colored. was COM
mitted to Jail for sixty days by Judge
Pugh i'm the Police Court yesterday MORN
ing, following conviction for false pre-
lenses. Baggage representatives Of the
Southern Railway Company and Detec-
tives Burlingame and Weldon testified
Scroggins attempted to collect a fraudulent
claim from the former for alleged lost
baggage amounting to SIS.
The defendant was a passenger on one
OF the company's trains to this city about
week ago from some point in Virginia
He alighted from the train at the eth
street station and helped himself to his
suit case without waiting for the bag
gage master to remove the check. He
subsequently presented this check, it was
testified. to the claim department with
a demand for the money. saying his bag
gage had been lost