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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
HIGH SCHOOLS OPEN
NEXT MONDAY MORNING
Rules Promulgated Regarding Ad-
mission of New Pupils.

The Board Of Education announces that
the public high schools will open on
Monday, September 81, at a. m In
order to facilitate the organization of
these schools, the following schedule
will be observed:
All pupils in advanced classes will re-
port for enrolment at 9 a. m.
All pupils having conditions" to re-
move will be examined at their several
schools at a m
At the same hour all persons from
vanced classes Of the high schools will
be examined at the Central High School.
All pupils entering the high schools
from the eighth grades will report at
their several schools for enrolment at
II a. m
Or Tuesday. September %, at a. m.
en- examination for entrance to the sew
eral white high schools. including the
Business High School. will be held at
the Central High School, Seventh and
o Streets northwest. All candidates for
this examination must confer with the
director of high schools at his Office in
the Central High School on or before
Monday. September II.
At the same hour like examination
for entrance to the NJ Street High School
will be held In that building. All can
didates must confer with the principal
Of that school on or before Monday.
September 81.
No pupils who have been attending
the graded schools of the city will be
permitted to take these examinations
without a written order from the super
intendent OF schools.
Teachers meetings In the several high
schools viii be held on Saturday, Sep
TENDER 10. as follows: Central, Eastern.
Western. Business. and NJ Street. at
3 D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
TRIED TO HANG HIMSELF
IN POLICE STATION CELL
Paroled Inmate of st. Elizabeth's Had
Asked to Be Returned.

Edward Toomey. an old soldier who
is an inmate OF the st. EliZabeth's In
sane Asylum. out on parole. called at the
First precinct police station late last
night. saying be wished to be sent back
10 the asylum. He was placed IN a
cell. and the asylum authorities mott,
fed. They replied by requesting be te
detainei until this morning.
Half an hour later. IN making his
rounds. Doorman Shepherd found Toomey
hanging to the bar OF the cell door. with
an improvised moose made OF his GUS
penders and his shirt Officer Shep-
herd cut the man down. and presently
succeefsd in restoring him 20 conscious
ness. When they learned OF this fact
the asylum authorities sent for Toomey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
CHINESE DEPORTATION
FRAUDS DISCOVERED
Confession of Deputy United States
Marshal at San Francisco.

plot involving United States officials
has been revealed at San Francisco in
connection with the Chinese deportation
frauds. Deputy United States Marshal
Gamble has confessed TO substituting
old and decrepit Cinnamon for young
Chinese under sentence OF deportation.
Gamble was arrested and released on
bond In his confession he has Impii-
Gated several well-known Chinese and
several Americans. some in the Govern
ment employ. One American implicated
is deputy sheriff. Additional arrests
as a result OF Candles confession are
expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
IN BRIDAL RAIMENT GAY
TWO LOVERS MET DISMAY
Virginia Born, of Ebon Hues; Groom
Too Young; License Refused.

A young negro woman and a bow
nineteen years old were greatly disap-
pointed today when they were refusal a
license to marry at the City Hall. They
came from Spottsylvania county. Va,
and intended to spend their honeymoon
IN Washington.
The bride-elect, who is OF ebony hue
wore a white muslin dress and Iona
flowing white veil, held in place on Der
head by a white bow of silk ribbon.
She wore white satin slippers.
The groom was dressed in blue, and
wore white gloves and bouquet In the
lapel Of HIS coat.
The license was refused because the
groom has not reached his majority.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
CLERICAL CHANGES
IN NAVY DEPARTMENT

Changes in the clerical force of the
Navy Department were announced today
as follows:
Appointments-P. o. Wright. Jr., sec
ond-class architectural craftsman, al
S4.72 per diem, Bureau OF Yards and
Docks.
Resignations-M. J. German, copyist
at $40 per annum. Bureau OF Naviga-
ton; E. E. Clements. copyist. at $3.50
per annum. Bureau OF Navigation.
Promotions-E. G. Hart, from special
laborer (typewriter) at $3.50 per diem
TO special laborer typewriter at $500
per diem, Bureau OF Construction and
Repair; G. w. Strattan, from special la
borer (clerk) at $3.50 per diem to spe-
cial laborer (clerk) at 1904 per diem.
Bureau OF Ordnance
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
FOREIGN LAB0RERS
TO BE VACClNATED

The District Health Department has
ordered a general vaccination of the for
eign laborers who have been brought
into Washington by the railroad com
panies to work on the extensive terminal
and tunnel improvements The object OF
the order is TO prevent smallpox, and
although no traces of the disease have
appeared, II was deemed best TO follow
the old maxim, AN ounce OF prevention
is worth a pound of cure"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
MISS STUART RETURNS.

NJ. Blanche Stuart. docket clerk in the
Office of the Register of Wills. who has
been absent on vacation. returned to
her desk yesterday. Miss Stuart spent
her holidays in the mountains Of vir-
GINA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
BATTLESHIP PLANS HELD UP.

Secretary Moody has not approved the
plans for the new 13,o0o-ton battleships
as yet, and may refer them back to the
board on construction for further consid-
Grafton. The board decided 10 give the
Idaho and Mississippi heavy armor and
armament at the price of speed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Lot of Fancy Cretonne; pretty for
al designs; worth 121zc. Green 64c
Ticket Day w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Remnants of Percaline Lining; cut
from 121zc and 15c grades; will &c
go acknowledgements. US
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

White Cambria, full yard
wide; good as "Lonsdale;" Will CZ(
go at. Observation-Disclosures. US
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

20 pieces OF Outing Flannel: pref
ty checks and stripes; worth hlC
Sc. Green Ticket day ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Short lengths OF Cretonne and
Silkaline; cut from 12hc and &C
15c pieces. Green Ticket Day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Swiss Curtain Ends; cut from i'm
ported Swiss Curtains. suitable for
sash and vestibule curtains. 06c
Green Ticket Day......... ~
main Store Only)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Dainty White Lawn Aprons. front
OF embroidery bretelles over Shout
der. one style with lace. an
other hemstitched; worth Soc 0Ec
will go at. ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Odds and ends OF Colored Lawn
and Percale Wrappers; nearly all
sizes; founced bottoms, trim
med top; worth Toe. Green 1SC
Ticket Day. "
CMain Store Only)
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Lot Of Isle finished fine Ribbed
Children's Hose; Onyx black.
all Isl, sizes; Worth 25c. Green I &c
main Store Only1
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Lot OF Fancy Curtain Scrim;
unbieached; worth Sc-wili go dc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Fifty dozen India Linen APRONS
embroidery front straps across
shoulders; worth 25c-will go 1Ec
at ..--...-... tJ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

large lot of Children's Black
Ribbed Hose; absolutely guaranteed
stainless; full seamless. double
neels and toes; sold elsewhere 0C
at l5c- Green Ticket Day. j
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Tomorrow and Satur-
day for the school prep
arations. They will be
very busy days; IN the
natural run of business
Saturday will be buster
than tomorrow. So to-
morrow will be a good
day for you to do your
shopping for the boys
There'n be the same
strong offerings made
tomorrow as will be
made Saturday. 1t Is
literally impossible to
surpass the values we've
specially prepared fo-
this School Opening
Sale They represent
the combined effort of
our superior facilities
and ambitious energy.
It has always been an
occasion of special val
ue-giving with us But
it is more pronounced
this season than ever
bigger assortments, finer
qualities, lower prices.
The strength points
have been adroitly
sheathed in fashionable
ness. Because they are
staunch and sturdy suits
there's nothing lacking
In dressiness.
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School Sundries.

Fifty dozen Children's India Linen
Aprons, with lapels above shoulder.
hemstitched front. worth 19c 10Ic
VIII go --.-..---........... iV2'
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
finanrlnl Hlcetlnus-

finnnnnl Hlrehngs-
New York. January I'D. 1906.
ELECTION NOTICE.
81 Iouis Iron Mountain & Southern Rail-
" Co.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting stockholders of St Louis
Iron Mountain Southern Railway Company will be held
al the general Office IN the CITY of St
Louis Missouri Tuesday. March 10th. 1903 nine
the electic OF thirteen directors for
the ensuing year the -~snsaction OF other
before said meeting The annual
meeting Directors will e held at the office
on the twelve o'clock noon The transfer
hooks will be closed FRIDAY January 3oth 1903 at
three O'Clock P N reopened the day following the
annual meeting stockholders adjournment
thereof
A H CALEF. se-retar-
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
New York January 22d 1903
ELECTION NOTICE
The Missouri Pacific Railway Co.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TH Is

annual meeting OF the stockholders of The Missouri
Pacific Hallway Company will be held the general Office
Of Company. in the City Of St Louis, Missouri
Tuesday 10Th. 1863 nine o'clock A M. for the
election Of thirteen Directors 70: the ensuing year and
transaction Of other business that
before the meeting. The meeting the Di-
rectos held at the Office the day.
The transfer books will be closed
Friday January 30h. 1893 o'clock r. M re-
opened day following the annual meeting OF the
Htockhoders any adjournment thereof
GEO. J. GOULD. President
A H CAL4EF. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
gonntrn properin for Sale o, 90 fct

A r HuBBARD's AGEN-Y, 800 Main 81. stamford.
y Conn minutes from New Yorb, assort-
ment for sale to let furnished or
unfurnished In shore and village locations
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
HADDON HALL,

ATLANTIC CITY. n J.
This we'll known hotel remains ooen throughout u
year Golf Yachting Driving Riding. the ever fan91
RoardwaIk Illustrated booklet New YORK once q
t+h ave Phone 1T4e-1sth. LEEDS & LIPPINCCII
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
sFsW -.GER = ". \ e.
sF.w-JERsEY.
DEN MIS-,
ATLANTIC CITY, ". J.

No snow in Atlantic City Beautiful
sunshine. The Golf Course IS in fine
condition. MI Golf privileges.
For convenience Of prospective visit
ors from New York and vicinity, we will
have a personal representative at the
Holland House, New York, Tuesday,
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday OF
each week during February from 10
A. NJ. to 8 P. NJ, with room plans and
all information.
WALTER J. BUZBY.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
D1pioen0 4 ouees.

IOTISIANt & ARkANsAs RAIL"As '""-
NV PANy
FIRST MORTGAGE GOLD 3ft B0NDSS; ,rrIu,
I,OJPON DUE MARCH I. 1868. fKOM if'H
above bonds will paid at maturity upon Gs pTsseBsa s
,ior tho office Of FISK & RoBlNSoN % tsla. '
n !. 4 BUCHANAN. Secretary * i'es'''i'-
February 18th. 1905 --------
,,t-t-t6.r, or THE AMERICAN COAL CoMPANf'
I Broadway.
rrHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS or lhH
i ,orican coal Company Of Allegany County Mary.
i L,s This day declared semi annual ulN.uena 81
@ BE- cent upon capital stock Of the co1hpahS
flNH a4 tbis once on Monday. March 2 1903
P7Ha"i o. GEORGE NJ BOWbBf. Se'retarS-
Once of the American Coal Company
NO. I BROADWAY = ,ooe
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of NJ. nno
Il American coal Company of Aegany County, MARY.
1,,5 this declared semi-annlal o1Viaslu Va
81 Per cent upon the capital stock Of the
nay able at office Monday. MarGh mo
P''"' - GEORGE NJ. BOWLB1, SecretatF-
RDnaIo a Susauehanna Railroad Company.
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND NO b
1,HE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF IhE
punalo & susquehanna Railroad Company hsvs de-
.,a-ed nUsrtery dividend Of ONE % PEtt Ct'St on
eare praeed stock payable 1908 TO stockhod-
ers Of record February Il: 1903 -. . .o,.u ,,srcb
TRANSFER oo'hS ~ p A. LEHR, Treasurer
FISK q ho0it' transfer Agents
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24

LAKEWOOD. NEW JERSEY.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
THE FINANCIAL MARKETS.

The Wall Street markets were closed yester-
day, owing to the holiday. In London Ameri-
car securities were lightly dealt in at unimpor-
tsnt price changes. For the convenience Of
readers Fridays closing prices on the Stock
Exchange reprinted:
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
For Boys and Young Men-Country.

NJ aPLEwooD. Concordvii1e. "a sca4 Yale. Harvard
vi nj instructors. Wakes boys
duties of life No Tobacco. J. SHoRTLIDGE. Prin.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24

1.o nnn CASH buys double fiat. 30J 127th;
.N,).tUFU year mortgage pays ~ cent net
over all expenses; sacrifice price; title guaranteed
y E<IcR 1t5 Broadway. Telephone 126S Cortandt.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24

For Roys and Young Men-City-
WHAT TO WITH M BOT. PhTeuolOEy VIII aid
W YOU FOWLER Il WELLS 60. 81 East I'D ii.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
.-oTTCF Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT

~ speciai Meeting the Stockholders OF the Atlas
Portland Cement Company viii be held the principal
aesoa ~ the Company in Northampton. Northampton
onn+v pennsylvania wednesday. the fifteenth DAY Of
A. twelve o'clock. noon 10 take action
l or dsspproval the proposed increase cf the capt
tsl efoc Of the Company
~ oI0ef % '"e HENRY GRAVES. Jr.. Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS SECURITIES.
STOCKS.

tfpruished by Freoeric a. Hatch. no. so Broad-stl
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24

For Both Sexes-City-
TIME REELITn SCHOOL Of LANGUAGES
Madison Square ii22 Broadway. Brooklyn 3 Court St
New Term begins row,-TraI lessons free
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24
SEw-JERSEY.

NEW-JERSEY.
THE ALBEMARLE.
VIRGINIA AVE. NEAR BEACH.
ATLANTIC CITY, N J.
This elegant modern hotel. new Throughout. capsrIy @
400 offers superior tons, including large
ennnv steam heated rooms excellent cuisine and
service at special rate S. $40 $3.50 weekly: s-o
daly elevator private baths extensive
sur pariors, Booklet request J. T. CcFE-
THE HOIIMHURST.
n. J..
appointment Of high class modern
wit comfort Elevator to street level
parlors. etc In the finest sec
tion with unobstruced view. Excellence OF cuisine and
throughout the year write Tor IuTihsF
Information and special Winter and Spring terms.
HENRY DARNELl-
LAKEWOOD NEW JERSEY
New-York tribune., 1903-02-24

1 DIV Div.
rate period Bid iAss'd
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-24
BAEHR FOR AUDITOR.

Nominations for Auditor were declared
in order, and Maurice L. Asher was rec
ognized. He took the platform and in a
speech often interrupted by applause
placed the incumbent, Harry Baehr, in
nomination. He spoke as follows:
1t is my particular privilege as a delegate
TO this convention, representing the Fortieth
Assembly District, one Of the banner Republi-
can districts of San Francisco to place in nomi-
nation before you the name of a gentleman as
Auditor OF San Francisco who is in every re-
spect worthy Of your earnest consideration and
unanimous support. I refer with extreme
pride and pleasure to the honorable gentleman
who has so faithfully efficiently and so sat
isfactorily performed the important and respon-
sible duties of that office for the last two
years. His record as a public official we'll
as in private life is well and favorably known
to nearly every citizen and taxpayer in San
Francisco and particularly for the faithful dis
charge of his important duty guardian of
the finances of this city. duty which he has
fulfilled with honor to this great municipality
with honor to the Republican party and with
pride and credit TO himself and his numerous
friends and constituents. His conduct Of that
office has been sufficient in itself to commend
and endear him to every citizen by reason of
his superior ability in the discharge of his duty
and the strict and high integrity of his char
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Abe Ruef Persists in Standing by Jchn7itz
Continued From Page /, Columns 3, and ).

The fact recalled that Rue n
dnot uthevan
the Republican
are alfonso ashahg
It fie1at
Franklin
night that John Graf would for
A of
he The ecaraion the
and
pehena S mango the deegaesh for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-24

that time. and so we'll has he conducted the
office so perfectly has he looked after the
interests of this city, that there is not one
dissenting voice against him here tonight 1
refer to my friend Ed Smith. of my own
nbere he ae born north Of Maret Street
where he has made hundreds and thousands
of friends; out in the Thirty-hfth District,
where he has put the abode OF his manhood.
every man who knows him loves him; every
man that has grasped his hand knows that he
is a true and upright friend. Under his adj
ministration the TAX Collectors office has
has Gathered in every dollar that ought to be
gathered in: and on the other hand he has
never for one moment worried the small tax
payer who really should not pay. think
gentlemen that If you VIII nominate Ed smith
here tonight If you will send him out before
the people. we win duplicate our success of
two years ago and make him again the Tax
Collector.
Leon SamueIs of the Twenty-ninth As
semblv District also took the floor to
saw nice things about Mr.. Smith. He
told of the great improvements wrought
NV that official and Of the many friends
he had made during the last two years
nv his courtesy and business methods
Mr.. Samuels said he was certain that Ed
ward ]. Smith would be reelected to the
position he now so honorably holds There
was no opposition and Mr.. Smith was
nominated by reclamation. He also was
escorted to the platform and said:
''Mr. Chairman and gentlemen Of the
convention, indorse your platform and
promise If elected to conduct the Office in
the interest of the taxpayer. 1 thank you,
gentlemen"
Nominations for Treasurer were next in
order Judge John r. Aitken was recog-
nized by the chairman and assembled the
platform to nominate Honest John" E.
McDougald. When the delegates heard
McDougalds name there was genuine en-
thusiasm. The Treasurer is extremely
popular. Judge Aitken spoke as follows:
The first, most important, indispensable and
absolutely requisite qualification for
dfdate for the position of City and County
Treasurer of San Francisco is integrity. A
man without integrity. but possessing all the
| other essential attributes of manhood. would
| be a hindrance and a danger to this city.
1 am going to follow the lead Of my predeces-
| sors in presenting to you tonight the name
of one who has shown that he is sound. that
he is honest, that he has integrity of the
| best kind. 1 take pleasure-and it is pleas
ure to nominate such a man, personal pleas
ure because believe that the citizens of this
| convention, following the lead of two years
| ago will nominate him and will pursue their
| efforts to victory and that he Will be
elected Treasurer of this city and county.
| refer to and nominate John McDougald for
Treasurer. (CheerS)
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1903-09-24

on credentials. Marc Anthony, chairman
Of the committee, was given a Hearty
reception when he stepped on the plat
form and read his report. He stated that
the committee had examined the roll call
as certified 70 by the Registrar Of Voters
and found there were no contests. Upon
motion the report was adopted.
Milton S. Esberg presented the report
Of the committee on permanent organ
ization. The section Of the report which
stated that no candidate Of the conven-
ton should receive a nomination from
another convention was received with ap-
plause. The report, which was adopted,
is as follows:
To the Chairman and Members Of the Re
publican Local Convention Of the City and
County OF san FranciscO-Gentemen: Your
committee on permanent organization and order
Of business respectfully begs leave 10 report
as follows:
First-The committee recommends that the
temporary officers be declared the permanent
seoond-That All resolutions introduced be
referred without debate 10 the committee on
platform and resolutions.
Third-The committee recommends that Sec
rotary Clifford McClelland be and he is hereby
declared the secretary, who. with the chair
man Of the convention. shall sign and make
oath 70 the certificate Of nomination TO be filed
Of all nominations made by this convention
as required by law
In the event OF the inability Of said Clifford
McClelland to perform or discharge his duties
as such secretary as prescribed by law then
such duty be and the same Is hereby delegated
"a he REFORMED and dischsread NV Se.rersr,-
T E Atkinson and in the event OF the in
ability from any cause, neglect or refusal on
the part Of said T. f. Atkinson 10 perform
and discharge said duty as prescribed by law,
then Secretary n. D. Cohn be and hereby is
authorized and empowered TO sign and make
the necessary affidavit Of such certificates of
nomination required to be filed according to
law
Fourth-That each candidate, being placed
IN nomination, pay TO the secretary the sum
OF ten dollars $50.
Fifth-Every nominee Of this convention
shall appear before the convention, indorse the
platform and agree 10 support the entire ticket
self not 10 appear before any other convention
10 accept a nomination at the hands Of any
other party.
Sixth-Nominating speeches shall not exceed
ten minutes. seconding speeches limited 10 FIVE
minutes each.
Seventh-It shall require a majority vote Of
all the delegates elected 10 this convention to
make nomination.
Eighth-In calling the roll OF delegates on
any nomination no change by any delegate or
delegation shall be permitted until completion
Of the roll call.
Nfnth-The chairman Of this convention shall
appoint a committee OF nine DELEGATES one
mend IN writing to the convention the names
Of eighteen candidates for Supervisors giving
occupation and residence Of each person recon-
mendec
Tenth-A governing committee for the Re
publican party OF the city and county Of San
Francisco. 10 consist of ninety electors and
who shall also be known the Republican
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ton. He was escorted to the platform
and when the cheering had ceased, spoke
as follows:
Mr.. President. worthy delegates and tsuovv-
cltlzens- have heard the reading OF yosl-
PlatIorm ana the various resolutions, which
/ most heartily concur in and SHAH 20 fo-fb
70 maintain and promote them. IL gives me-
great pleasure to stand before this Convention
thls evening 70 receive your unanimous choice
for the office of City and County Trass1,,s,
Will state that I viii give you no cause for
ton I viii faithfully perform fts eiuties as
that at the end of my term there shall be a
surplus on hand TO pay all future demands
Thank you.
Upon motion of Mr.. Truman the con-
Vention adjourned to meet tonight IL. the
Alhambra Theater