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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Lafayette Ave. 3435'

Two and one-half story brick residence oi
10 rooms: hardwood finish. bath. hot.
water heat: large stable with finished
rooms. Lot T5x25. Beautiful forest and
fruit trees. $1,000,
Drfra .OOs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Indiana Ave. 2223.

Two-story and manssrd brick residence.
s rooms and attic: bath and water closet.
Lot 5x1-- 40
pScs 2.5OO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Ave. s


Modern red brick residence. containing g
rooms. bath. hot-water heat and all mod
ern conyeniences; good stable and car
rage house. Lot l0012i5.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Lafayette Ave. 2s18.

zL-story stone front residence OF
rooms. bath and furnace: street alley an
sewer made. Lot 3ox1s. 800,
Prica ON
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cook Ave, 43IO.

Cook Ave, 431O.
Eight-room b1h brick residence. all mod
ern conveniencss; built for e home. You
know what that means. Brick street and
alley made. Lot 25X15.
prfCa IA nnn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Euclid Ave, 752.
~AirmOunt Ave-, 1896

Two-story 7-room brick residence with re-
ception hall, all convensences. Lot 3Oxi1o.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Lot Ssx155. A beautiful three-story. light
brick house, containing 9 rooms, and
finished basement. bath. closet, furnace,
not and cold water, and every modern
convenience.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
xsPRovED CITY PROPERTY FOR
SALE.
CHOICE RESIDENCES
FOR SALE.
Mercantile Trust Co..
EIGHTH AND LOCUST SITS.
ReII Ave. 3O2S.
EIGHTH AND LOCUST SIS.

Bell Ave. 302S.
A two-story and attic brick house of Il
rooms. bath. closets. furnace, stationary
Tashstand. Lot 25XlJ0.
Sent, per year""-..".o% w.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Delmar BouI., 1902
Elegant corner residence OF 10 rooms. re-
eeption hall, every modern convenience.
Lot 3o1l42.
prfra oo1
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Price. $3.50: terms to suit. For particulars see
WALTER J. G.. NECN.
Attorney at Law and Notary Public.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Price and terms at office.


Modern 2-story brick house, nine rooms
and every convenience; nice home. Lot 70
KIP.
Prize IA Gnn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Caroline ST., 1881.

Two-story brick residence Of s rooms, all
modern conveniences. Lot &xl2S.
Price
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

A very desirable home: nine rooms and
reception hall; hardwood finish; furnace.
Lot 55xi55.
Prize
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
St. eOS-oIO.

4 neat two-story s-room brick ho-
water. sewer etc. Lot lSIi2S-
prfga
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Bell Ave. y. W. Cor. Garrison Ave.
Lot 50xli0. THo-stcry house.. suitable for
an institution OF any kind.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Choutenu Ave, 1908.

Three-story brick residence OF II rooms
hath and furnace. Granitoid street. 10
5xl49.
Price
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cook Ave. 1929.

Lot 25xi65. A modern two-story rough
stone residence. containing 9 rooms. recep-
ton hall. bath. closet. furnace, every mod
eTn convenience.
Prfre Ak Koo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cnmnton Ave. s. 1874.

Handsome s-room brick residence: all con-
yaDiences. Lot gxl40. This IL in heart
OF fine Compton Heights district
Pr3cA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Chouteau Ave, s15-
Three-story brick dwelling OF u rooms.
bath. etc. Lot +OXlD
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Cboutenu Ave-. 1911 and 1913
Two-story Groom brick house. Lot 81
1915.
Rents. per annum.-----.-------3 -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

ave- ol$S-
Modern I-room brick residence with re-
ception hall. bath, furnace, hot and cold
water. and every convenience. Lot 4oxls6;
prica 5Ou
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Ave. 3oG3.

A large l0-room modern red brick resi-
dence. all conveniences Hot-water heat
hardwood finish. Electric light and fin.
tshed laundry. Lot 4GSlS0.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Delmar BOuI.. 1922.

Three-story brick residence Of about IL
rooms. 2 baths. furnace and all conyen-
iences. Lot zx140. Make offer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Three-story e-roor stock brick restd"nc
steam heat. bath. new plumbing ever
modern convenience Lot Sxll5-
Rent ~.
Price wv
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

A modern three-story brick residence of
Il rooms. 2 baths; good furnace. hardwood
80.
Prize 4pa ao0
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cook Ave-, BI3.


Nine-room modern brick residence. fur
mace and other convenience. Lot Skis.
Price Sc SO<
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Lot SOx2O0. Three-story frame dwelling.
Double house of IL rooms. All modern
improvements. Hardwood finish through
out. In perfect repair. Location equal TO
amy in Cabanne.
-Rrfca $40 n00
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
In Sale ST.. O

Ten-room brick residence, with all co
venlences. modern plumbing throughot
Lot 2xi27. !,
Rent y
Price TIO'
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cote BriIIiante Ave-, bs41.

Two-story brick building. arranged as
flats OF 3 and 4 rooms each; BATH mode
in every respect: finished 1
50xI20. 80
DrgaA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Two-story brick house. with 9 rooms and
attic; finished basement: can be arranged
for two families. Lot 2l-1lxi2I-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cook Ave., 45Ie.

Tvo-story brick residence OF 9 rooms; ev-
cry Convenience. Well built and nicely
finished throughout. Lot 25xleo.
Prfca l6 n0n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Division ST., 1871.

Three-story brick house OF . rooms. AZ
ranged as ) tenements; water In kitchen
Lot SKIS -
Rent
D-l-a AO<
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Two-story brick. arranged as nats OF
and 5 rooms each. Bath. hot and cold
water. Screen and shades. 13-inch walls.
Lot 25xl0.
Rent 4s9
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Washington Ave. 1859.

2ls-ztory brick residence with stone from
containing 10 rooms, furnace. haiti
etc Lot S3x150. Frame stable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
100000
Lami ST.. 1905.

This IL a substantial double brick dwell
ing. the home of the late Anton Griese-
dIeck; also lsi1-is-l5-f1 LAuh street-four
modern red stock brick residences OF ,
rooms each: all couveniences. Lot lS3xls1.
Rent 1000
Price @O.oVO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Jefferson Ave-, NJ 1715-iI. T
Two-story attached brick, arranged e
fats; 5 rooms on frst floor. 5 rooms oi
second floor. Lot z3x14e.s
Kent
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Eighteenth ST.. s.. 2s46.
Geyer Ave. 263O.

Two-story brick residence OF S rooms.
hath. etc. Lot 2sxl35.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Washington Ave, o
Tvelve-room brick residence. All modern
conveniences. Good stable. Lot 57.7x2S3.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
EiEhtcenth Sc. s. so1-o.
EiEhtecnth So. s. 1o2o.

Two T-room brick dwellings. with
etc. Lot 42i0xi2S.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Two-story s-room brick residence; with
conveniences; street ana Sidewalk mat
water. sewer n gas. Lot z'xl9- &,
Rent -
Price 80
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Washington Ave, 4119.
Modern three-story yellow stock brick res
idence OF 3 rooms. Porcelain bath and all
modern conyeniences. Lot S5x120.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
DeImar Bouf.. 3ST=.
DeImnr BouI.. 1896.

2if-sto-y brick residence of 10 rooms. re-
ception hall. bath. furnace: closets and
large halls. Lot 6. 4xl42.6.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Cook Ave-, 4516.
Tvo-story brick residence Of 9 roomr and
bath; gas and electric fixtures. jackson
filter in house Fine stable.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cass Ave-, 231s-

Cass Ave-. 231s-
Two-story brick house. arranged In maj
of 3 rooms on first floor and 4 rooms Q
second and attic All street improvement
made. Lot 246xl3o.
Rentals. per annum--."---..-.. %
BItca olOy
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Warrington Ave, 41T5.
Three-story brick residence of 9 rooms.
every modern convenience. Built by own
er for a home. Lot 40x15o.
Drca ~ nm
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Dickson ST.. 23o1-3.

Dickson ST.. 23o1-3.
Two-story brick building. arranged as
Groom fats. with separate entrance
Also 4-room frame IN rear Lot 3axlS,
Rentals per snnum.------------"e2 .
Pile ogo1
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
Cote B~riIIiante Ave-. 44o4.

Tvo-story brick. detached; ? mats q
rooms each. Basement finished. Lot
N1S2-
prfra
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Howard and Tenth sts- n. e. Cor.
Three 2-story brick houses. divided into .
apartments Of 3 rooms each. Lot 0ysx
Is
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

hasniHgton Ave-, Abs.
Modern two-story brick residence OF II
rooms, every modern convenience. Lot
30xl67.
Price $40 boo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Three-story brick residence OF Ii rooms
and reception hail. Modern in every way
all conveniences. FiEe brick stable. Lot
IS feet on Washington by iS feet on Whit.
tier.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Washington Ave-, 4I63
Modern two-story brick residence of ]
rooms; all conveniences Lot SoxI5T.s.
prfca EO.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Washington Ave., 4201.
Two-story and mansard. II rooms and re-
cepton hal! residence. 8 baths. furnace.
A and all c~onveniences. Lot 8.zx1b0. This
y is a very fine home and must be seen to
y be appreciated.
n Drfra n
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
300 FLATS.
S%7,000-SELL FOR $500.
House 2249-5l Shenandoah Avsnus.

SO Morgan st, II rooms: brick fat: 5 and 8
rooms. rent $50 Per annum. nonresident owner.
q ~ Chesfnnf a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Tvo-story brick building. arranged as I
Groom fats: baths in upstairs mats; nevel
vacant Lot ISxSad.
Rent. per annum--------......--"Sts -
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Carr ST., z342.
Eleven-room brick. 2-story building, ar
ranged in hats: brick stable: all improves
menfs made. Lot 5xf15.
Rentals, per annum.--....'-"" -
Price 4,oOo
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
$3.50 WILL BUY,

Clifton Heights residence, in good condition: >
rooms. bath. csmented. cellar: lot s0xiS: shade
and fruit trees. convenient to railroad and cleo
trtc lines; near Worlds Fair grounds Terms.
so cash. balance two years This Is a bareatn-
Investigate. u s.. Republic
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

ST., 2224- !.
A 2-story brick tenement house. Lot 70
Isl. =.
49, P 4,6O
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

stsf %fVF-V~
rwo-story brick building. arranged o.
fats: 4 fats of 3 rooms each. all convcn-
fences. Lot S0xiS0
Kent ~
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Division ST.. 173S-S7
Double 2-story brick fats Of Il rooms
Lot s0xs5.
Kent 49,
Price -tOO
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Clara Ave. 1887. -
Two-story brick building. arranged as
and s room fats; each with bath, waite
closet and laundry Lot S3xl5o.
Rentals. per annum-..---..----.--.-SS %,
DrFna oNO@
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

DOdIer 81. JotO-oEs
Txo-story white brick fats, 4 3-room
flats. with all modern conveniences Lot
5.6x75. "a,
Rents ~
prfCa f,oO1
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Washington Ave-. 4S04.
Modern twc-Story brick house: stone
trimmed Il rooms and reception hail; all
conveniences: Up 10 date In every partic-
ular. Lot 55X151.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Hogan ST.. 1888 n
Two-story brick residence OF s rooms. a
ranged for two families and contains a
conveniences. Lot t0x1so- =
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12
IMPROVED CITY PROPERTY EoR
SALE.
Mercantile Trust Co.
CHOICE LIST OF
FLATS, APARTMENTS TEHEAEESI

Carr ST.. 1SI2-12 1-2-1<E14 Ia
-Four fats OF 5 rooms each. bath. laundr.
and all convenlences- Lot +oxl42i1 -
Rem per annum 49,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Thomas ST., 2S2S- z
A zh-story brick building. arranged as
fats. with 4 rooms and bath on first
floor. Z rooms and bath on second and
third floors: furnace and gas. Lot 5x11S4,
Rents. per annum.--.-.-...-.-..s 800
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Evans Ave, Ff26-zS-3O. -
New 2-story buff brick building. arrange
as s fats; 4 rooms and bath down.
rooms and bath up: all eonveniences La
e43xlS3.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-12

Eighteenth St., ", 1885 7
Lot atxIz- A broom brick house. ar
ranged as fats for Z families Cellar un-
der entire house: water. sewer. street ana
sidewalk made
Rent. per 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
EXCURSIONS.

The Randall line steamers are now max
ing excursion trips to Colonial Beach every
day except Monday. The steamers leave
on Saturday evening at 5:45 o'clock and on
the other days at S:45 an The steamer
Arrowsmith will leave here every Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
during the season at S:45 am. and will re-
turn about II pm. the same day. The Sat
urday evening trip will be made By the
steamer Harry Randall to Colton's, as we'll
as the Beach, and she will return Sunday
night. Colonial Beach Is an ideal place
to spend day. 1t is cooled by salt breezes
from over the river, and the best of bath
ing, grabbing and fishing can be had there.
Dancing on the new pavilion at the Beach
Hotel is a feature on week days. Stops will
be made at Alexandria on all trips.
The first Of the regular family day trips
of the steamer Samuel ]. Pentz to River
View will be made tomorrow and parents
are urged to bring all their little ones for
days outing. AS usual on family days
the low-priced ticket will be sold on the 10
am and 2:15 pm. trips and will be good
to return home on any trip during the day,
The little river the chute and all the many
other attractions Of The resort will be ready
to give pleasure, and there will be music
and dancing all day and evening. The
steamer will leave her wharf here at 10
I'M and 2:15 and 6:45 pm. Regular fare
Will be charged on the evening trips
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.
Mr.. John J. Neumeyer's Neck Broken
by a Fall.

Coroner hewitt was called upon this
morning about o'clock to investigate the
circumstances attending the death of Mr..
John ]. Neumeyer, contractor, who was
killed by falling downstairs at his home.
1905 9th street northwest. DR.. Frederick
o. Roman had been called In shortly after
the accident occurred, but was unable to
be of any service, the neck of the victim
of the accident having been broken. His
face had also been badly lacerated.
The fatal accident occurred about mid
night, when the other members of the fam
lily were asleep. 1t Is thought that Mr..
Neumeyer was on his way to the lower
floor to enjoy his pipe. when he accident
ally lost his footing and fell. His chill
dren were aroused by the noise, and they
hurried from their rooms to assist him.
When DR.. Roman had passed upon the
mans death the coroner was called upon in
order that the body might be prepared for
burial.
The deceased was about sixty years old.
and had been a resident Of this city for
many years. He was a stonemason by
trade, but had recently been doing con-
tract work in connection with the laying Of
asphalt pavements. Four grown children,
two sons and two daughters survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
WANTED BY RELATIVES.
Young Man Discovered by Advertise
ment in Evening Star.

Through the medium of advertisement
in The Evening Star, Charles Hook, or
Charles Kreyer. his real name, has been in
formed that he Is being sought by relatives
in San Francisco, by whom he Is wanted,
he believes. in connection with an inheri-
tance Hook, or Kreyer, is about nineteen
years old and works on the Harrison place
at Suitland, Prince Georges county, Nd,
a short distance east of Anacostia He left
San Francisco at the age of seven years
The boy did not learn of the matter until
Yesterday when some of his friends who
had read the advertisement. called 1t to his
attention, Whereupon he went to Anacostia
for further information. and was directed
to see Capt. Boardman. Hook says he re-
members his father who is now dead but
that he never knew much about his mother.
He was adopted before leaving San Fran
cisco by a man named Hook, who subse-
quently went with him to Fortress Monroe,
later coming to Washington. Hook, the boy
stated became a policeman on the Wash
ington force. while he was placed in the
Industrial school. According to the state
ment of the youth his adopted parent is
dead
Charles secured work at different points,
and latterly was employed at a dairy in
Anacostia. He says he remembers having
q sister in San Francisco. and had heard
something of money being left to care for
him He is much elated at hearing of his
relatives as he had never held any cor
respondence with them since leaving there.
He will communicate with them at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
COMMITS SUICIDE.
William II. Mason, Colored, Ends his
Iife With n Revolver.


William H. Mason. colored. ended his life
about $50 o'clock yesterday afternoon by
shooting. using a SO caliber revolver.
His death occurred at Providence Hos
pital nine hours later. Mason was
thirty nine years old and his home
was at 1918 Linden street northeast. At
the time he fred the shot he was at the
house Of Mrs. George Gibbons, ss2 street
southeast. The woman is an aunt Of his,
but she could give no explanation Of the
cause of suicide. He called at her house
during the afternoon. she said. and while
she was in a rear room he entered the par
lor. The report Of a pistol shot attracted
her to the room and upon reaching there
she found the dying form of her nephew on
the floor.
policeman was called to the house and
he summoned the patrol wagon from the
fifth precinct Policeman Clinton respond
ed with the wagon. The wounded man had
about recovered consciousness by the time
the wagon arrived at the house. When the
hospital was reached he was able to tell his
name and to say he was married. His CON
dition was regarded as extremely critical
The doctors worked on the patient until
nearly midnight without avail.
No one is able to assign any reason for
the mans desire to end his life.
Coroner hewitt investigated the case and
said the circumstances indicated suicide
Relatives took charge of the body today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-07-17
THE JORDAN MURDER
POLICE FOLLOWING THE CLUE
DISCOVERED IN maryland.
John W. Stewart Who Died Recently
Believed to Have Com
mitted the Crime

The Investigation Of the Hillsdale muir
der mystery. 20 far a. II relates to John
Wesley Stewart, colored. who died recently,
the probable perpetrator OF the crime.
as stated in yesterdays Star. has not yet
been concluded. Sergt. Anderson Of An
acostla. who Is conducting the investiga-
ton, received a report last night from
Policeman Dyer. The latter went to
Prince Georges county and interviewed
relatives Of the deceased colored man. He
returned to Maryland today, and 1t Is
probable he will not return until tonight.
Sergt. Anderson feels satisfied that his In
veStigation will develop something OF i'm
portance, but until the matter has been
fully gone over no report will be made
Served Terms in Prison.
Stewart was we'll known to the police
in this city a persistent violator OF law.
His last trip to the penitentiary at Mounds
vile was the result Of his conduct at Bald
Eagle Hill. where he stole violin worth
$500 from the home Of Mr.. Hughes. He
was arrested near his home at Accokeek.
Prince Georges county, for that offense
That was about three years ago. While
crossing field with constable, wearing
handouts at the time. he suddenly turned
upon the officer and succeeded In getting
possession of his revolver.
Now walk ahead, ne commanded Inc
constrable, 'or I'll shoot"
His next command was for the officer OF
the law to run, and in this he was also
obeyed. Stewart went to q blacksmith
shop and forced a man to cut the irons
from his hands Then he made his escape
and was at liberty some little time before
he was recaptured For this offense he was
sent to prison for three years.
Shortly after the murder was committed
and while practically all the detectives
were at work on the case Stewart was sus-
pected of having committed the crime.
Arthur B. Suit, a constable in Prince
Georges county, who was interested in
the case. was anxious to have him arrest
ed. 1t was given out that he was a dan
gerous character and that some trouble
would probably be experienced in arrest
ing him. He was not arrested, although
Suit was not the only man who was under
the impression that he might be able to
solve the murder mystery.