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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
Dr.. Hart Heard.

Owing to the lateness of No. 1 mas
senger train this afternoon The Optic
representative who went to Ration to
interview DR. Hart was unable I'd
reach the city with his report, but he
wired as follows:
Special to The Optic:
RATION. N. M. May %. 1907
An Optic representative today call
ed upon DR.. T. B. Hart of this city
who Is a member of the board oi df-
rectors OF the insane asylum at Las
Vegas and asked If he had any state.
ment to make concerning certain
charges OF mismanagement OF the in
stitution that were presented to the
full board on Wednesday last and full
ly Investigated by that body. In reply
the doctor said: THE medical sinner.
intendent. matron and attendants we're
exonorated in all matters shown ND by
the investigation held May goth In
Las Vegas. 1t was the concensus of
opinion Of this board that mas.
much as there seemed to be more or
less conflict between the medical d.
rector Of the institution, the superin-
tendent, matron and attendants. on one
side and the doctor who was acting in
the capacity Of medical assistant to
DR.. Upton on the other. that the good
OF the institution demanded that the
services OF the assistant be dispensed
with. as he was unquestionably guilty
OF insubordination. AS a member Of
the board of directors OF the asylum.
and ! believe that in this my views
will coincide with the views Of all the
other directors. desire to invite the
fullest investigation Of the manage
ment Of the institution. by any relative,
guardian or friend, or any one interest |
ed, and the public can rest assured
that no obstacles will be thrown in the
way Of receiving a most thorough In |
vestigation. The board will, at the |
proper time. no doubt. take cognizance
of the absolutely malicious and unwar-
ranted charges which understand |
were made in certain paper publish
ed In Las Vegas. ! do not care to say
anything further than this ct the pres.
ent time"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23

had died in the institution. No It'd.
ings Of relatives could be obtained
and the body had not been claimed.
1t was put in barrel and the proper
method taken to remove the flesh.
He had given orders that the barrel
be kept full of water. Later, applica-
tion had been made TO the superin-
tendent for the use of barrel and he,
not knowing of the contents, gave
permission to use the one which con.
tanned the skeleton. The attendant
had emptied the barrel and removed
Il. A gentleman conected with the
institution had seen the bones, and
insteaf of reporting 1t to him had
spread the story around town. The
board had investigated the matter
and had supported the superintend-
ent In the position that it was justifi-
able to have made use of the skeleton
of the unclaimed pauper for scientific
purposes.
DR.. Upton said the bodies Of charity
patients were subjected to post-mor-
tenn examination in order that sci
entific study might be made Of the
of insanity. This was
the universal practice of such institu-
lions.
Referring to the charges of cruelty
10 patients and of improper manage
ment, the medical superintendent
said that the asylum and its methods
we're open to the fullest investigation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
President Of the Board.


Hon. Jefferson Reynolds said the
board had investigated the matter OF
theflnding of the skeleton, and had
held the medical superintendent just
ified. When few days ago charges
OF cruelty to patients had been circu-
lated, message had been sent for
Dr. Hart Of Ration. Wednesday the
full board went to the asylum. They
had inspected the building from cellar
to garret. They had called in the at
tendants privately, telling them any.
ching they had to say would be con.
sidered confidential and would not be
used against them in any way. They
had talked with patients who were In
rational moods and, dismissing preju.
dice, with the sole object of getting
ct the truth, had taken eyery meas.
ure that suggested itself Of making
q thorough investigation. The result
was they decided the institution was
admirably managed; that everything
was In excellent condition; that the
patients were we'll treated and that
the methods Of restraint and control
used we're humane and sensible. They
nxed blame upon DR.. Da Costa, the
assistant superintendent, and recon-
mended his immediate discharge on
the grounds of disloyalty and mali
cious circulation Of reports likely to
injure the institution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-23
The Medical supe rinten ndent.

DR.. W. X. Upton, medical superin.
tendant Of the asylum, said that no at.
tempt had been made to make a secret
OF the fact that more than two years
ago It was decided, as a skeleton was
greatly needed at the institution, to
denude the bones Of . woman who
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
Chicken Pone.

Take two chickens of about four pounds in weight, cut into pieces to pack closely in saucepan, cover with water, sprinkle with pepper, salt and sweet marjorum; keep the pan covered while it boils. Allow it to boil till the flesh drops from the bones. Remove from the fire, take the meat from the liquor, remove the bones, fat, skin and gristle; then cut the meat into very small pieces-it is better not to chop it, as that ab- sorbs the juices, but it should be made as fine as possible on plate. Boil the water down to one pint. Have ready two ounces of gelatine and place it over the fire, stirring g until dissolved. Then add the sea soned chicken and let all boil togeth- CT few minutes, stirring gently to keep from burning. Pour into molds and when cool set on ice to harden. An old or tough fowl served in this way makes very palatable. dish.- Detroit Free Press. s..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
REFUSED TO JOIN.
Hartford Trolleymen's Action Upset
 Labor Scheme

Hartford Trolleymen's Action Upset
 Labor Scheme.
 A New Haven paper last night print ed story of which the gist was given in the following paragraph: "A move ment to form a combine of all the un- ions of trolley employees of the state for the purpose of placing demand for increased wages with their respective companies has fallen through because or refusal of the trolleymen in two of the largest cities in the state, Hart ford and New Haven, to join the scheme"
 A local trolley company employe. who said that he was in a position to almost certainly have heard of any or ganizer's having been in this city, said last night that he had heard nothing of the matter.
 The step had been under way for some time and emissaries of the would be organizer have been in all the larger cities with a view to ascertaining the sentiment of the trolleymen.
 At the same time an attempt was being made to organize the Hartford trolieymen, but they would have none of it.
 The trolleymen of Bridgeport, Nor w1ch and one or two other smaller cit ies had partially agreed to enter the scheme. The work had been conduct ed very secretly, but the whole plar was unfolded to prominent officia by a man in his employ.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
SERIOUS STRIKE THREATENED.
One That Will Tie Up Half the Trans
 portation Lines.

One That Will Tie Up Half the Trans
 portation Lines.
 Chicago, March Employes of the Chicago City railway and of the Metro politan Elevated railroad last night threatened general strikes that will tie up half the transportation lines of the city If they go into effect Aroused to a high pitch of excitement because the arbitration board engaged upon to settle the grievances of the cable splic- CTS of the Chicago City Railway Go, over which q strike was narrowly averted two weeks ago, has done noth- ing, officers of the South Side Car mems union have issued an ultimatum to General Manager McCulloch and Judge Sears and William Prentiss, two Of the arbitratOrs, that no more names from which third arbitrator may be | chosen would be submitted, and that If I the board was not completed by noon to-day strike would occur.
 Hhe names of 50 men, 25 from each side, have been presented to Judge Sears and MT Prentiss, and they have been unable to agree upon the third member of the board.
 | The sentiment among the men has been for a strike all along and it was only prevented through the influence of the Anlalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees, exerted by National Organizer c. O. Pratt Now, MT Pratt is ready for strike if terms are not speedily made, and the strike would have the staunch support of the national organization.
 Five names were submitted to-day. These are absolutely the last names to be suggested, and the entire situation now rests in the hands of MT Prent1ss and Judge Sears. The employees of the Metropolitan company demand an increase in pay which the officers say they cannot grant.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
IA HOT OLD TIME.r
Will Occur in Waterbury If the Rays I. Don't Change Program.

Will Occur in Waterbury If the Rays z. Don't Change Program.
 The following is a copy of a communE cation forwarded to the manager ok the local theater by City Clerk M. Js Ryan:
 Waterbury. Conn, March ?, 1903. ; Jacques & Poli, city:
 Gentiemen:--I have been waited upon by a large number of representa- tive Irish-American citizens of this city within day or two and requested to refuse license to the Rays in "A Hot Old Time,'' which is billed to ap- pear at Polls theater the last three days of this week. While believe it ia unnecessary to refuse this company the privilege of appearing here, feel that it is in the interest of good order and a preventative of hard feelingx among some of our good citizens to noti- fy you that if the Rays present tho same Irish characters that they have in the past, will revoke the license for this show.
 Yours very truly,
 M.J RYAN, City Clerk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
German Benefactress.

Representatives of all the kings of Europe marched in the funeral process sion of the late Baroness von Cohn- Oppenheim, daughter of the old En- peror Williams banker. The baroness was benefactress on grand scale and did more for literature and art than all the princes of Germany together. Some time ago, when number of poor peo- pie lost money in a bank in which she was interested, she paid their claims, amounting to $2,ooo, ,ooo, in full.--Lon- Jon Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
BRYAN WILL LEAD
Tells His Friends What He Will
 Do At Next Convention.
NAME INDEPENDENT TICKET.

If the Gold Democrats Triumph at the
 National Convention-He Will Lead
 His Followers from the Hall and
 Work for the Old Platform.
 New York, March 3.-William J. Bryan has informed his intimate friends in this city, Jays the Tribune, that If the gold and plutocratic demo- crats triumph in the next national democratic convention he will lead his followers from the hall and nominate an independent democratic ticket with platform that will enlist the support of the, radicals.
 'sThe friends of MT Bryan," said one of the Nebraskan's coadjutors, "are keeping the fires of true democracy burning on the altar of democracy. There is something worse than defeat. It is a sacrifice of principles. Now, don't make any mistake. Not all the democrats who voted the regular ticket in 1896 and again in 1900 were in fa- vor of all things in the platform. But the platform was nine-tenths right, and should have had the support of every democrat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
WRECK AT STAMFORD
Pick Up Freight Derailed By a
 Switch Engine.

Early Morning Trains Were Delayed in
 Consequence-Nine Freight Cars
 Were Piled in Heap on the East
 Bound Tracks.
 Stamford, March 3.-Great ruction was occasioned in the New York, New Haven & Hartford freight yards here early to-day by a freight wreck. Part of the early morning freight train east bound, known as the pick up," was derailed by collision with switch engine on a siding Through some confusion the freight was sent over the wrong track and crashed into the switching locomotive. Nine freight cars were piled up on the two east bound tracks on the main line and over two hours were consumed in clearing away the debris. As a result the early morning trains for New York were much delayed. Standing on the sid- ing behind the switching engine was a long line of passenger cars. These were driven back with considerable force into ''block' post, and thus saved from being precipitated into the street. Engineer Case and Fireman Dougherty of the switching engine l jumped before the collision and escap- ed injury.
 Two hours later the engine of the wrecked freight was undertaking to make switch. The rails spread. the locomotive toppled over and rolled down an embankment IS feet high. Engineer French Jumped from his cab, landed on his feet. and being unable to control his momentum dashed into a brook of water. He escaped with a 1 drenching.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
ssaine'. Crew Behave Badly.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, March B. As the result of beating sergeant and a private of the local police force, re- ceived at the hands of sailors from the battleship Maine Saturday evening, and the showering of eggs and vegetables over the side of the ship on them by marines, Chief of Police Johnson will make formal complaint to the navy de- partment. In the statement now pre- pairing the chief of police makes spe.
 cific complaint against the officers of the warship and calls attention to what he characterizes the lack of discipline and semimutinous conditions apparent.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
CHAPLAIN coURTMARrIALED.
Because He Would Not Pay for .Daugh
 ter's Elopement Trousseau

Because He Would Not Pay fol. .Daugh-
 ter's Elopement Trousseau
 Denver, Col, March 3.-The trial by courtmartial of Chaplain Halsey O.. Gavitt, on charge of conduct unbecom- ing an officer and a gentleman was held at Fort Logan yesterday. The trial is the outcome of a civil suit brought against Chaplain Gavitt by Chicago dry goods firm to recover debt of $371, which was contracted by his daughter several years ago. In his testimony yesterday Chaplain Gavitt said the debt was contracted by his daughter in buying rousseau before her elopement with Aclie Jewell, son of wealthy Chicago merchant. He declared that he paid part of it, but de c1ined to pay more when he learned that the firm was trying to collect it from Jewell's family. Testimony was introduced to show Chaplain Gavitt's gallant conduct in Cuba and the Phil ippines. The case was finished and the finding will be sent to Washington before becoming public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
WATERBURY MATTERS.
Two Bills of Interest to This City Re
 norted in House To-Day.

4 4 I . M < Two Bills of Interest to This City Re
 ported in House To-Day.
 Hartford, March 3.-Speaker Ken ealy was at his desk again to-day when the house was called to order. Several unfavorable reports were res ceived from committees and the meas- ures were rejected. Among them was the bill of William s. Pardee of New Haven to divide that city into fifteen towns and the petition incorporating the borough of New Milford
 The resolution to appoint clerk of ths police department of Waterbury and the bill amending the charter so that actions in summary processes in which Justices of the town have Jurisdiction may be brought to the city court of Waterbury, were favorably reported and tabled for printing and further action.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
CITY NEWS.

Kelly, the baker, has removed hia store from 105 South Main street to 1O4 South Main street, across the way from the old stand. The new store is very handsome one.
 D. W. Bradley, for many years pros prietor of Brad1ey's parcel delivery Of this city, died yesterday afternoon at the Bridgeport hospital. He leaves his mother, Mrs Mary D. Bradley, and three brothers, Dwight D., Arthur A of this city. and Ernest Of Bridgepq
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
BURGLARS VISIT TOWN OF CANAAN.
ONE OF KNAPP's VICTIMS.
Body Discovered by Deck Hands of
 Steamer Bellevue.

Steamer Bellevue.
 New Albany, ma, March 3.-Coroner Starr ot tnls city was positive last nght that he has in hls care the body ot Hannah Goddard Knapp, the sec- ond wlIe and one Of the victims ot AL fred Knapp, under arrest at Hamilton, 0. The body was discovered yester- day by some deck hands from the steamer Bellevue floating in the river near this city. It was nude with the exception of a pair of black stockings over d pair of white lsle thread half- hose. The stockings were held III place just above the knee with blue ribbons. On the woman's finger was a gold band ring, embossed and orna- mented with three small birds and an owl. In her ears was pair of gold earrings.
 From the appearance of the body 1t evidently had been in the water for some time, as it was badly swollen and discolored and the skin had peeled otr of the plam of the hands. The head was perfectly bald and the eyes. were discolored, though it is thought that they were either blue or l light gray.
 The woman appeared to have been about five feet, two inches in height and rather slight.
 Around her nakle was bandage, ! showing that the woman had suffered some kind of an injury before her death.
 I Coroner Starr telegraphed the facts l in the case to the authorities at Ham ilton, and last night received informa- 1 tion from there stating his description l of the corpse and the jewelry cor 1 responded in the detail with that ot Hannah Goddard Knapp. An attempt will be made to-day by the family of the dead woman to identify the body. Albany, Ind, March 3-Edward F. King, whose wife is sister of Alfred Knapp arrived here to-day and posi- lively Identified the body of the wo- man found in the Ohio river as that of Knapp's third wife, Hannah Goddard Knapp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
c. W. A. GLASS WORK.
Meeting to Be Held Friday Night New Names Wanted for Glasses.

NeW NdmoS wanted TOT Cl8SSeS. <.
 The officers and directors of tha Catholic Women's association held a
 meeting last evening, at which plans
 were discussed for, several entertain-l
 ments and the continuation of the clasa
 work already under way, as well as rha
 adding of nO.w members to the various
 classes. There is three months of the
 present season left and all those de-
 string to enter any of the classes can
 do so Friday evening of this week,
 when the teachers will be at St Pat
 rick's hall prepared to enroll new menl-
 bers and explain the workings of tha several classes.
 The class in dressmaking, which will now also take up shirt waist work. ia in charge of Miss Sheridan. A few
 more pupils can be accommodated. Miss Josephine Egan has charge of
 the art class. The pupils of this class
 will also get thorough instruction in the making of embroidery and lace l work.
 Miss Weisard has room for q few more pupils in the French class ana those who would take up grammar and pared to help them out. The shorthand
 class Is in charge of Miss Quinn Those who prefer physical culture to
 book, pen or needle work can consult Miss Hayes. All of these teachers will I be present riday night to give any | information that may he desired. l The officers are desfrous of having q large attendance Friday night, as be- sides the adding of new names to the classes the arrangements for St Pat | rick's night whist party will be die cussed. The arrangements for tht l night of song, Sunday evening. March l 15, under the supervision of Miss Dee. l are about completed. and the affair
 promises to be one of the most pleas l ing entertainment of the year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
Married Q Japanese.

NEW YORK, March 3.-The mar riage of Miss Florence Louise Cress- well, twenty-seven years old, and Gnu jiro Koehi of Japan has been reported to the Hudson county (N. J.) bureau of vital statistics. The ceremony was per- formed recently by the Rev. Thomas Hall in Jersey City. The bride was un- til recently a teacher at Bryn Mawr college. The groom said he had been connected with the biological depart ment of Princeton university and that he intended to take his bride to Japan to live
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
MEAD ARRESTED AGAIN.
Justice Who First Tried the Case Was
 Not Qualified

Collinsville March 3,--Warren D. Mead. who was arrested last Friday on the charge of having assaulted Miss Jennie Barnes, was re-arrested today, it having been alleged that Jus tice Perry, by whom Mead was held for the superior court, was not quali- fled to act as a justice. After the hearing Mead's counsel discovered that the justice had not complied with the law, which directs him to take the oath of office once a year. Mead will be re-tried before Justice Taft of Union vile on Friday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
New York Senator's snupp-u.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-The con ferees on the sundry civil appropria- ton bill in their agreement have left out the senate amendment appropriat- ing $2,00O,0O0 for site for the New York postoffice over the station of the Pennsylvania railroad. This amend ment was offered by Senator Platt, ia vorably reported by the committee on public Buildings and grounds and ac- cepted by Senator Allison, in charge of the bill Both the New York senators urged the retention of the appropria- ton, but the house conferees would not yield.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
Socialist rriumph In Copenhagen.

COPENHAGEN, March 3.-The city council last night elected a socialist house painter named Jensen as mayor of the finance department. After the election torchHght procession, com posed of members of all the trades unions with bands of music, accom- panied the new mayor from the city hall to the offices of the newspaper So- cial Demokraten, where speeches were delivered and songs were sung. There was an enormous crowd and the dem- onstration degenerated into disorders and fight with the police. Many were injured and some arrests were made.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
FAILURE ANNOUNCED.

Boston, March 3.-The failure of A. B. Turner & Brother of 16 State street was announced on the stock exchange to-day. The fir mwas largely inter ested in Massachusetts consolidated mining and in western railway pro- jects. The failure is attributed to the tight money market.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
ENROLLED YESTERDAY.

Detroit, Mich, March 3.-At a meet ing of the executive committee of the Lake Carriers association yesterday, the question whether the immense fleet of the Pittsburg Steamship Go would belong to the re-organized car- riers' association was answered in the affirmative, the company being enrolled yesterday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
ELFRIDA TO STAY.

New Haven, March 3.-Assurance has been given Commander Averill of the Connecticut Naval battalion that the practice ship Elfrida, loaned by the navy department to the state will not be taken away at present from the naval militiamen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
TIREMEN INLURED.

New Haven, March 3.-A two-story dwelling house in West Haven was gutted by fire to-day and four firemen were injured by falling chimney. The building belonged to Dr T. L. At wood of Woodbury. The loss is esti- mated at $2,00O.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
MRS BowEN's FUNERAL.

Woodstock, March 3.-The funeral of Mrs Henry c. Bowen was held this afternoon at the Congregational church Rev MT Hubbard officiating. Herbert w. Bowen, United States minister to Venezuela, a step-son of the deceased, was in attendance. Mrs Bowen was the daughter of Dr Holt of Pomfret and was 70 years of age.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-03-03
FOOTBALL PLAYER DEAD.
Played Hard Interclass Game and
 Strained His Heart.

Chicago, March 3.-Hugh Guthrie Leighton, graduate student at the Armour institute. is dead as the result of football game in which he par ticipated last October. Death was caused by the weakening of his heart action. Leighton was prominent in athletics when in the University of Chicago, being member of the foot ball team. Last October he played in hard interelass game at the Armour institute without previous training and strained his aeart. He grew gradually worse until the end.