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Evening star., 1903-07-16
CO-RECEIVER WANTED.
in Matter Of W., B. and A.
Electric Railway.

In a petition for the appointment of a
co-receiver for the Washington, Baltimore
and Annapolis Electric Railway Company.
filed yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court at Baltimore by George Tresher of
that city. 1t is recited that as contractor
the petitioner furnished material and per-
formed certain work, principally in building
culverts and bridges for the railway com
pary, and that about So, 900 is now due him
for such work. For work done in May last
the petitioner states that $500 was due
him, and in addition about 81 200 on ac-
count of percentage. and that Mr.. Christy
told him that he could not then pay him in
full but would pay him $500 on account,
and requested that the contract be finished.
and that he saw money In sight to pay HIN
and that he would take care of him, the
petitioner: that $4,000 had been deposited
with a Cleveland trust company for Tally
& Allen as security for any sum that might
be due them out of which $4,000 the rail-
way company had drawn $4,000 for Tally
& Allen for their May estimate, and that
about $4,000 to $12, 600 would be left, which
would be turned over to the petitioner, un-
der which promises and statements he (the
petitioner) went ahead and completed his
work.
The document further refers to the al
legged efforts on the part OF Mr.. Tresher to
collect the money due him and to promises
made to him, under which he deferred TAX
ing any proceeding down to the time when
he found that the company had been placed
in the hands of receivers. Also. that Chrfsty
had informed him that $500 600 had been
expended on the road, and that by the bill
it is stated that bonds to the amount of
81 OO0.O have been issued and negotiated.
and that the Indebtedness, outside OF the
bond, amounts to $4,000.
The railway company, in it's answer to
the original petition for receivers filed by
the Cleveland Construction Company, ad-
mitted that its liabilities are greater than
Its assets. Messrs. James Christy. jr., of
Akron, who Is named in the Thresner petit
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Baby Swallows Morphine.

whose parents reside at GO c street south
west Is at the Emergency Hospital in a
serious condition, caused by the effects Of
morphine.
About s o'clock this morning the baby
was left in a room on the lower floor of
the house. His mother out OF the
room but a short time, and during her alb
sence the baby climbed onto chair and
reached bottle containing morphine from
the table. swallowing dose of the poison
Upon returning Mrs. Taylor saw the baby
with the bottle from which the contents
had disappeared. She hurried to the hospi-
tai with her little one. where. as stated, 1t
is reported in a serious condition.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
SOLUTION PROBABLE
POLICE ON CLUE TO KATE JoR-
DAN MURDER.
Alleged Confession Of Man Who Re
Gently Died in Prince Georges
County, Maryland.

The police authorities hope they will be
able to record the solution of the Kate Jor-
dan murder mystery in the near future and
red ink the case as they say when an
investigation has been brought to sue
cessful termination. Should the expected
Information turn out as the police now an
ticfpate the coroner will probably finish the
inquest in order to keep the record in the
case straight. Information was received
by the police a few days ago that a co1ored
man named Wesley Stewart, who died in
Prince Georges county, Md, May IA. con-
fessed his death bed that he committed
the murder. 1t is this report that the police
are now investigating. and those who are
engaged In it feel confident they will meet
with success.
Wesley Stewart was we'll known to the
police, having been arrested a number OF
times for various offenses. His last visit
out of the city was to Moundsville. w. Va.
where he spent term in prison for alleged
burglary. He returned from the West Vir-
ginia prison a short time before the murder
of Kate Jordan was committed. and the
police believe he was in or about AnacoStia
at the time the woman was killed.
Murdered in December.
Mrs. Jordan was murdered about o'clock
the night of December "a, short time af-
ter she had done her Christmas shopping
After making some purchases she re-
turned to her home. % Howard avenue,
Hillsdale, where she was attacked by
man who had evidently been in hiding in
the house. dirk knife the weapon
used. and the woman escaped from the
house after a desperate struggle. Her as
sailant went along the sidewalk a short
distance with her. and she walked to the
door of a neighbors residence, where she
dropped dead. The man hurried along to
Nichols and pSCaDed
Sergt. Anderson. who has charge of the
AnacoStia division of the police depart
ment, went down in Maryland yesterday
and interviewed some of the relatives of
Wesley Stewart, who live near Accokeek
and Piscataway. He found the mother of
the dead man employed on the Hart farm,
but did not find her much inclined to dis
cuss the Jordan tragedy. He also inter-
viewed a sister of the dead man. Today
he sent officers to point in Prince Georges
county below Fort Washington to inter-
view other relatives of Stewart. Sergt.
Anderson Is inclined to believe that he will
be able to fasten the crime upon Stewart.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Ohio Excursionists in Town.

A party of two hundred and fifty excur-
sionists from cities in Ohio, principally
Dayton, occupying a special train Of eight
Pullman cars, arrived in Washington yes
terday afternoon over the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. The entire party registered
al the Ebbitt House and set out to see the
city.
The greater portion of last evening was
spent at the Congressional Library. aid
this afternoon the party journeyed TO
Mount Vernon.
The excursionists will leave here tomor-
row morning over the Pennsylvania rail-
road for New York, where they will spend
three days, returning to their homes in
Ohio by way of Atlantic City and this city.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
BURIED AT ARLINGTON,
Funeral Services Over Remains Of Late
Col Cutler


Funeral services We're conducted at 2
o'clock this afternoon over the remains
of Colonel Lyman Bryce Cutler, former
superintendent Of the municipal lodging
house, whose death occurred last Tues
day. The services were held at SpeareS
undertaking establishment, and the ar
rangements for the funeral were in charge
of Acacia Lodge, No. 1s, F. A. A. NJ In
addition to a large number of personal
friends of the deceased, members Of the
following orders were present at the ser
vices: Acacia Masonic Lodge. Columbia
Commandery. No. 2, knights Templar Kit
Carson Post, No. 2. G. A r.. and the Le-
gion of Loyal Women. Interment was
made in Arlington cemetery.
lishment were in charge of the Knights
Templar. with Chaplain Stevens Of Kit
Carson Post officiating. AT the grave the
Masonic burial rites were conducted by
members of Acacia Lodge. the burial ser
vice being read by Worshipful Master Z.
Kit Carson Post also participated In the
service at the grave.
The pallbearers were selected from among
the members of Acacia Lodge and Kit
Carson Post and were as follows:
Messrs Henry Reiter and W. II. H. Gould
erday and w. B. Palmer Of Columbia Com
mandery. knights Templar, and w. II.
Partridge and Z. d. Tracy Of Kit Carson
Post, G. A. r.
Colonel Cutler was a veteran of the civil
war and a charter member and past post
commander Of Kit Carson Post Of this
city. For many years he was a mem
Der of the Capitol police, but for the past
ten years he had been superintendent Of
the municipal lodging house.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Change at Lighthouse Station.

The light house board has given notice
that on or about July 90 light vessel No.
%, which has been doing duty off Cape
Charles. Va. at the entrance to Chesa-
peake bay. will be withdrawn and the sta
ton will be marked by light ship No. Y. a
flush deck steam vessel with two masts
schooner rugged and no bowsprit. The hull
of the vessel is painted red with ''72'' on
each bow. and under the lantern at each
masthead is a circular gallery. The smoke
stack is painted black and a fog signal is
between the masts.
No. u will show two fixed white lights.
but each from three-lens lanterns at the
top of the mastheads. and during thick or
foRgy weather a steam chime whistle will
sound blasts of Ave seconds followed by
intervals of silence of lfty-f1ve seconds.
Light vessel No. 20 will be returned to
Evening star., 1903-07-16
timore. Md. were appointed receivers OF the
road last Saturday.
Escaped Prisoner Recaptured

Captain Boardman received a dispatch
this afternoon from the Chicago police au-
thoritfes. notifying him OF the arrest In
that city or Frank Bennett one of the three
men who escaped from the workhouse in
this city In October last They were arrest
ed during the Grand Army celebration and
sentenced to the workhouse for CARRYING
concealed weapons Michael Murnbv alias
chicago Whitley" another of the frIgitiyes,
was arrested there several weeks ago but
the local authorities refused to send for
MN. Bennett. 1t is stated. is wanted to an
swer charge of burglary In Buffalo
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Complains Of DYE House.

Mrs. s. Griswold of S11 I street northwest
has complained for the second time to the
Commissioners Of the alleged annoyance
caused by a dye house maintained in the
vicinity Of her home. The police depart
ment has reported to the Commissioners
that Mrs. Griswold desires the removal Of
the dye house. which Is located on 9th
street and extends back to and adjoining
her house. She has been informed that the
removal cannot be accomplished by the
to write any further communications on
the subject. The Commissioners have noted
the matter.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
WOMAN ENGINEER.
Question Of Appointment to Be Refer
red to Corporation Counsel.

The corporation counsel. Mr.. A. B. Du-
vail will be called upon by the Commis-
sioners to wrestle with the problem as to
whether or not a woman may be licensed
as a steam engineer in the District OF Co
lumbia.
The matter has come up in connection
with the application of Annie Berger Of
476 I. street southwest for examination be-
fore the board Of steam engineers In her
application Mrs. Berger states that she
is thirty-six years of age. and has been
an engineer for the past two years at her
husbands bakery, 476 L street southwest. Sut est
The papers in the case have been for
uarded to the Commissioners by H.
Boesch secretary Of the board Of rs steam
Was recently considered by the board and
its are in doubt as to their
thorty under the the bsty,cf aSs sovs to ensmine a
woman for license. The board requested
that the matter be sent to the corpora
tion counsel for his opinion. The Commits
sioners have approved this course.
Evening star., 1903-07-16

her station as soon as repairs are COM
pleted. Of which due notice will be given.
The Cape Charles light vessel Is stationed
on a shoal one and a quarter miles east
southeasterly from the shoalest part of
Smiths Island shoal on a range marked by
the old and new Cape Charles light houses
and about nine miles from the new light
house,
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Asks for Refund

w. f. Ham, president of the Palace
Bowling and Amusement Company, has ap-
piled to the Commissioners for a refund of
$50 paid by the company as license for six
bowling alleys. The corporation counsel
recently decided that through an omission
in the tax law there Is provision for i'm
nellie, the assessor. and Mr.. Davis the col
lector of taxes. have recommended that the
refund be made.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Becomes Chief Clerk.

Mr.. D. C. Stutler. for several years a
valued member of the registers force, has
been appointed chief clerk in the office of
the register Of Wills.
A private branch telephone exchange has
been installed in the office by Register
Dent. and now his principal assistants have
phones on their desks
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Companies Incorporated.

The Idaho Placer and Quartz Gold Mining
Company has been incorporated by d. g.
Fletcher. N. A. Smith and K. M Fletcher
A certificate Of Incorporation Of the An
g1o-American Potteries Company was
placed on record today. The incorporators
arc Thomas n. Latimer. Frank w. Cone
and william y. KeateS
Evening star., 1903-07-16

Linens.

54-inch Bleached Satin Damask.
Regular 39c. Special. .....2 .25c yd.
1sx36 Fringed Huck Towels.
Regular 1Oc. Special.
Slx9O Muslin Sheets. hand torn
and ironed: worth Gtc. Special. .49C.
45X36 Pillow Cases: made right.
Worth l5c. Special. .1Oc.
Full-size Crochet Bed Spread.
Worth soc. Special. ..............6 .69c.
Fancy Lace Striped Lawns; new.
Worth 25c. Special. yd.
32-inch India Linon: extra fine.
Worth loc Special. ......11o yd.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Senator Stewart Disposes of Dairy.

William M. Stewart of Nevada. by bill
Of sale placed on record today. conveyed
to Thomas w. Schaeffer the dairy business
conducted at 1893 14th street Merely a
nominal consideration u mentioned in the
bill Of sale.
Evening star., 1903-07-16
| >aces and NeckWear.

Swiss and Nainsook Edgings and
InsertinCs. 3 to 16 inches wide; fine
material pretty designs; SOC and
soc values reduced to 23c; 69c
and 75c values are. special, SSC
ward NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Evening star., 1903-07-16
Umbrellas.

We warrant these Umbrellas
every one-to be all-silk Gloria.
Sizes "a, 70. IS inches-with covers
and tassels. The assortment of
handles is varied-plain, fancy
and natural-and all trimmings are
in sterling silver. Choice, MM.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

DR.. Eugene Baltus who was here
with Scott knight and HIS Advertising
crew had a thrilling experience in
Santa Fe yesterday. The doctor was
arrested for carrying concealed wea-
pons. It happened thuswise: DR.. Bal
tus had been retained rs starter in the
fremen's contests. and accordingly
provided himself with a shooting iron
with which TO give the signals, Just
before starting for the Of the
sports. he put the pistol In an upDeF
pocket. where II bnlged considerably.
He. hadn't proceeded far upon his
way when he was held UP BY no less
than three cops. who proceeded TO
arrest him for toting a gun and for
being a generally dangerous %cliaract-
or. Visions OF q prolonged stay 70
a Santa 10 dungeon rushed before
the terrified eyes OF the gifted os-
wcgan. but his friends soon appeared
and explained matters % the Official
guardians Of the peace.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

At the Duncan opera house this
evening. Judge 4. y. Hanna Of Boston
win lecture on Christain Science, The
gentleman II an able thinker and an
orator Of note. Tho address will be
4 complete exegesis Of the doctrines
of Christian Science and viii be 81
much Interest. whatever may be the
beliefs and convictions OF the hear
ers. The speaker will be introduced
by the Hon. Geo. r. Money.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Placido Aheyta and another man
whose name ID unknown were the
principals in a street fight on the west
side at high noon today. Abeyta had
gotten the upper hand 81 the other
man who had apparently provoked the
quarrel and was beating him up with a
rock without interference from the
orlookers when District Attorney
Davis arrived on the and prompt
IL separated the combatants. Wit
nesses to the fight warmly approved
his timely act In stopping what bid
fair 70 end t%ragicaliy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

a merry party Of twenty-five young
misses met last night at the residence
or Miss Marguerite CInxton The
evening was spent at cards and other
games. The new game Of peanuts was
the source Of much merriment and
laughter. The first prize at cards was
carried on BY Artless Browne. the sec
ond BY Gertrude LeTue. The first at
the peanut game was won by Helen
Kelly, the second ~ Reeve Kelly,
Delicious refreshments we're served.
Mrs. r. A. Manzanares. Jr,, and Mrs.
r. Duerr assisted Mrs. Ryan In enter.
tanning the little folks,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04
Miss Maud Tabor. the new seven!

Miss Maud Tabor, the new seventh
grade teacher In the public schools,
came In last night. The young lady
Ii d graduate of the University Of
Michigan with the degree Of PHI, u. and
has a special certificate for the teach.
ing Of English, Latin and mathemat-
ics. Miss Tabor has had consider
able experience In the high schools of
Illinois and Wisconsin and In Benton
Harbor college.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04
MEADOW CITY HAPPENINGS

w. @. Ogle, district manager 81 the
Mutual Life Insurs ace company, has
returned from : trip to Tucumcari.
The gentien An says there Is no doubt
Jul worr On the choctaw extension
from Amarillo to Tucumcari will be
r Aumed next month. One Of the lead.
Ing officials Of the Rock Island sent
word 10 one OF the contractors, Jerry
Connolly, who had begun work in Mis-
souri,, that his outfit would be needed
by the Rock Island again the first OF
October. The Stubbs Contracting com
pany has made the positive statement
that orders to resume work have been
issued. Mr.. 0glc says the Rock Isl.
and-Santa ne connection from Ilano
10 Belen will be built this year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Last night the lofty summit Of the
Hermit Wal aglow with the fres Of
the Brotherhood of the Hermit. Early
In the afternoon = host left Porvenir
and climbed to the top. II was only
q little after sever when the first
Ares we're observed from the city. The
peak showed light until nearly ten.
The semi.annual celebration was un-
usually well attended yesterday. To.
day exercises we're held in the little
chapel Of the Brotherhood.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Guy Gatchell. who was among ths
number OF fremen who went to Santa
Re. returned this morning. lie says
Las Vegas made the run in the wet
test In twenty-six seconds. consider.
ably below the figure OF the other
teams. but there was delay at the hy-
drant end which consumed nineteen
seconds.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

John Rogers Of Trinidad IL visiting
his people here and assisting In the
ofacea Of wardenburg Z White while.
Perry EArickson i on on his Msdding
trip.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

The Queen Esther circle will give
: social It the M. =. church parlors to-
night. A cordial invitation is extend.
ed to the public. A pleasant time may
be anticipated by all who decide TO at.
tend.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Judge s. J. Hanna, a distinguished
lecturer OF the Christian Science board
Of lectureship. from Boston. will speak
tonight In the Duncan opera house;
no charge for admission.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04
Las vnsAs ALL OPTIC !, 1sos
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS,
AL DEPARTMENTS 70 OPEN FOR
ENROLMENT NEXT MON.
oAY-PuPlLs MUST RE.
PORT SATURDAY.
Assignment Of Teachers to crades.-
Several Unfamiliar Names In the
List.


The public schools will open for en-
rollment only Monday. Sept. Z. The
superintendent will be in her Office at
the Douglas venue school building
all day Saturday for the beenflt Of
those wishing information on school
matters. or to assign pupils to grades.
All pu~pils-except those who enter
the semikindergarten department.
who have not vet been assigned to
grades, will report Saturday at the
Douglas avenue school building.
The superintendent will be at the
high school building Monday morning,
Sept. I, from $50 to $3.50 and at the
Douglas avenu building from $3.50 to
10. 80. The cost OF text books in the
primary department runs from rs to
40 cents.
Following is the assignment Of
teachers to grades, but Is subject TO
change: When there are two teachers
assigned to a grade. lists are furnish
ed teachers Of pupils assigned them.
High School Building.
High school: Miss Bolts. Miss
REEVE. Mr.. Lucero. Eighth grade: Miss
Rodkey; seventh grade A and B class
es, Miss Tabor: sixth grade A and b
classes. Miss Harrison; sixth grade,
3 class and nth grade A class, Miss
futile.
Douglas Avenue Building.
Fourth grade. A class and Nth
grade b class, Miss Vase; fourth
grade b class and third grade A class.
Mrs. Douglas; third grade A class and
second grade A class, Miss Stern;
third grade, b class and fourth grade
A class. Miss Papen; second grade b
class and first grade A class, Miss
Winters; first grade B class and first
grade acknowledgement class, Miss
St~oneroad; first grade B class and
first grade semi-kindergarten class
Mrs. Garlick: first grade, semi-kinder
garten class, Miss Holman.
All children who enter the semi
kindergarten for the ffrst time viii re
port TO Miss Holman or to Mrs. Gar
lick 1t the Douglas avenue building.
MAGGIE ]. BUCHER,
Supt. City Schools,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

The new bowling alley which Geo.
w. DIlts Or Santa va IL ID establish
In the building recently vacated by
the Rosenthai cpmpsny Is under way.
A force Of speedy workmen Will soon
have the place ready for opcningl
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Tickets for the bali on the MI, Fgch
by the Temple AID socicly a Roesn.
thai hall, can be had al The Center
Block pharmacy. Rosebshsa Eros
xurphy's drug store on the vast side
and at Mrs. Mann's drug store on the
west side. Don't miss this ball, as
y VIII be 4 thing worth attending. 81
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

This afternoon Mr.. Waldo Collins
Twitehell entertained a number of
friends At dinner In honor Of his cous.
In. Mr.. Res w. Dunlap Of Kansas
City. The merry party Of young PEG.
pie was %chaperoned by Mrs, w. Il.
Bunker. The affair was highly enjoy
able.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

The band boys are hoping to make
thsir dnnee Monday night for tine
bsaeat a Mrs. Ehlers = substantial
success. Everybody should take an
interest In 20 worthy an AFFAIR. Got
tickets from any member Of the band.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

W. 4. Martin. the popular warden
Of the territorial penitentiary. came
over from the capital this afternoon.
He reports rapid work on the scenic
route.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

The county board N examiners con-
sisting OF superintendent j. NJ. Qufn.
tana, Miss Butcher and Enrique Ar.
milo are busy looking over the ex.
animation papers of the county teach.
ers.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Suit in Leonard Wood county has
been filed by Jas. |. Peters vs.. the u
X. Crude OH company TO secure judk-
ment in the sum of s4e3 for labor per-
formed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

J. W. BIackshear. son OF the on
ductor, Is a southern gentleman whose
heart has been won by the mount.
Sin climate. He recently arrived In
town and hopes 10 make this place
his home.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

The regular monthly business meet.
Ing Of tho Christian Endeayor society
Of the First Presbyterian church viii
be held this evening at 5 o'clock In the
church parlors.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

ne meeting Of the Boys Sunshine
club. called to meet this evening At
the home Of Karl Lehman, has been
postponed until next Friday evening At
= o'clock.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

II. Erie Hoke. formerly In the EN-.
ploy Of r. J. Gehring, has accepted a
position with the Plaza Trust 4 Saw.
Ings bank where he began his duties
morning. Mr.. Hokc had several
years experience In the banking bus
before coming to Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

Doctor N. ". Robbins, well cmem
bcred here. where he was a long time
practitioner. died some months past
at tho Soldiers horne, ~ Iseavenxo-th.
Kans.. Ill The age o. 81.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-09-04

5 F. Richardson OF otero county
was brought % the city today 70 be
placed IN the insane hospital Is 4 pay
patient. He VA committed by Judge
Parker II Santa Re yesterday.