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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
C0NVICTS USE WOMAN
AS SHIELD AND ESCAPE

CANON CITY. Col. June 23.-One con-
vict was killed and another was fatally
wounded by guards of the State peni-
tentiary in an attempt to escape yes
terday morning. Fifteen convicts over
powered the guards in the wash house
and secured their keys. On the way to
the front gate the convicts captured Mrs.
Cleghorn. wife of John c. Cleghorn. the
warden. and placed her in front of them
They blew open the front gate with
dynamite and got outside, taking Mrs.
Cleghorn with them. Two convicts. one
OF them wounded by shots, stopped a
wagon, cut the horses loose, and escaped
on horseback
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
$1,000 HIS REWARD
FOR BEING HONEST

ASBURY PARK, n. j., June 23.-Con-
ductoT Daniel Johnson. Of the New Jer-
sey Southern Railroad. received a crisp
$1,000 bill yesterday afternoon from
richly gowned woman as a reward for
his honesty. He had found and returned
tc her hand bag containing valuable
jewels. The woman did not disclose her
Identity and none who saw her could re-
call having seen her before johnson
would like to know her name, but says
his failure to ascertain II will not i'm
pair the happiness which her generosity
has given him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
RUNAWAY TRAIN
LEAVES THE TRACKS

SPOKANE. June 23.-Eighty-one cars,
going at breakneck pace. tore through
Spokane at daylight yesterday. gaining
momentum as 1t swept down the long
grade from the Great Northern shops al
Hilliard. 1t left the track at Division
Street at a velocity estimated between
eighty and ninety miles an hour Leap
ing from the end Of the track II crossed
Division Street like fash, and, literal
ly crushing It's way through great piles
OF stone. 1t struck the residence OF
James Size. smashing it 20 fragments
and burying the family under a pile OF
debris. Six cars were piled high where
once the house stood. One Of the in
mates was killed and three injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
MASKED BURGLARS
TORTURE FAMILY

SHENANDOAH. Pa. June 23.-ShortIy
after l o'clock yesterday morning four
masked burglars forced their way into
the store and dwelling OF George Gettes.
a merchant. They ransacked the hous =
from garnet TO cellar, and. finding no
money, undertook to force the occu-
pants to divulge It's whereabouts by
beating the father and three small sons
and daughter. This method falling. they
fred numerous shots through the cell
ing and walls. to the terror OF theif
victims. The father received a bullet
in the leg. fracturing the bone. The
burglars escaped before the police ar
rived.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
CHURCHES OBJECT TO
SCHOOL GRADUATES

wESTF1ELD. Mass, June 2S.-The
suspension OF onions from the ceiling of
the Methodist church, the use of putty
blowers. and other acts OF vandalism at
the high school graduation exercises
last year have made It difficult for the
school committee to find a place for the
graduation exercises which have been
announced for Wednesday. The refusal
of the Methodist church to open its
doors In honor of the towns erudite
youth caused the high school faculty TO
gasp with surprise.
The boys in the class wrote an apology
which was sent to the trustees of the
Methodist church
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
FOUGHT EACH OTHER
UNTIL THEY DROWNED

SAN FRANCISCO. June 23.-while the
tug Priscilla. with a number Of excur-
sionists on board. was entering her dock
here Sunday night. j. ID. Paulson, a
bookkeeper for an electric company. and
Edward Sellinger. bartender. began a
scufie In a friendly way. and both fell
into the bag.
Life preservers were thrown out to
them. but instead OF utilizing the buoys
the unfortunate men engaged In a des-
perate struggle with each other. Be
fore assistance reached them they were
drowned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
FIREMAN THROWN FROM
ENGINE INTO THE RIVER

GRAND FORKS, n. D.. June 23.-Fire-
man Fred Neiman met a sudden death at
Bemidji. Neiman was fireman on the
engine of the Duluth night train. and in
some way fell from the engine as It ran
across one Of the high trestles at that
point. search was made Immediately.
but 1t was an hour before the body OF
Neiman was found In the water. In fall
ing he mad struck his head on one Of
the bridge timbers and the physician
called stated that death had ensued be-
fore the unfortunate man reached the
water.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Lafayette-"The Girl From Paris.D

Lafayette-"The Girl From Paris"
That portion of Washington's theater-
going population destined TO remain here
during the summer will hail the advent
OF the Giffen musical comedy company.
which opened an indefinite season at the
Lafayette Square Opera House last
night. The initial performance was The
Girl From Paris" familiar as a light,
breezy, and refreshing comedy. brimful
OF the elements that please. It was pre-
scented with a spirit OF dash and life by
an excellent cast. and received an en-
thusiastic greeting from a large audi
ence.
The vivacious young maid from gay
Paree" is a difficult role. well portrayed
by Miss Deyo. While the part makes nc
great demand on histrionic art. II re-
quires beauty. grace. vim. and activity
TO be enacted with pleasing effect. But
these conditions are no stumbling block
for Miss Deyo. She meets the require
ments in every particular In fact she
eXcels I'm some characteristics. These
are principally beauty and grace. But,
fortunately, she does not rest on her
natural laurels- That has proven disas-
tTous to many ascending stars" and
Miss Deyo has profited by the expert
ence OF her predecessors. She works
hard TO create a desirable Impression
and she does.
The humor of the play Is it's life. and
Il is highly important that the fun
makers have ability in this line. It is
fortunate. therefore. that John f Young
is a droll Ebenezer Homegrown. that
Sylvester James understands the ride
ulous character of Hans. proprietor Of
the Hotel Spa. and that Arthur Barry
has personality in the role OF Major
Fossdyke. AS August Pompier. a French
spy. Charles Giblyn was well received.
while Arthur HurIeign made an ex-
cellent Amos Dingle. Matte Martz. as
Mrs. Honeycomb: Margaret Burnham. as
Nora. the daughter. created o decidedly
favorable impression.
The chorus is graceful and fairly
large. The singing showed thorough
training. and the costuming is pretty.
1t would probably be Of interest TO
Washington to know that a member Of
the chorus is Walter Paschnll we'll
known in the younger set here. He has
had some experience on the stage. hay-
Ing been with the Ben Hur COMPANY In
the past season.
The Giffen company comes TO Waeb-
ington from the South after having met
with great success there. It will re-
main al the Lafayette for a month at
least. and probably longer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
MRS. SIEGEl HURT
AND LOSES JEWELS

NEW YORK, June %. - Mrs. Henry
Siegel. wife of Henry Slegel. the prin-
cipal stakeholder in the Simpson Craw-
ford Company, was seriously hurt by be-
ing thrown from a carriage In a run
away accident at Mamoroneck yester-
day. The horses drawing the carriage
in which she was riding were frightened
by a passing railway train. In the acct
dent Mrs. siegel lost hand bag con-
tanning Jewels valued at more than
81, 600.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
LEFT FLYING TRAIN;
THOUGHT HE HAD TO

PADUCAH, Ky. June 23.-J. z. Sulli-
van. Of Livingston county, Kentucky.
started to Paducah yesterday afternoon
on an Illinois Central train. Il was his
first trip on the cars When the porter
shouted "All off for Paducah.' he took
him at his word and jumped of the plat
form. not knowing the train was going
20 stop, and was badly hurt. One arm
was broken and his head was gashed,
but he will probably recover. He came
neer falling under the wheels.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Lyceum-f'Fads and Folliesn

'Fads and Follies," n clever burIesque
organization, appears az the Lyceum
Theater this week. II affords much
amusement. Crowded houses greeted
both performances yesterday. The Clio
IS good one. II includes Barrett
Brothers and May Belle. IN a comedy
sketch; Rich and WILDER do a black
face turn; May King makes good with
Illustrated songs, while Hart and Verona
Introduce some real jokes and stories
The burlesques. "A Jolly Pair" and Are
fou Lobster?"' score a hit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
PROMOTIONS IN CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION

In consequence of the vacancy caused
IT. class by the resignation Of Chief
Examiner A. r. Server, of the Civil
Service Commission, and the promotion
of f. NJ. Higgins TO his position, the
following promotions in the commits
sion's forces have been ordered:
a II. Hitler, from clerk class 3 10
class 4; r. w. Joyce, clerk class to
class 3; Fenton Hall, class l To class 2;
o. w. Wyatt, class f ito class /; Nor
man Roberts. class d to class Z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
PREACHER ACCUSED OF
ARSON AND FORGERY

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. June 23.-In the
Rev. r. II. Bates arson case the Gov
eminent sprsng a sensation in the shape
OF evidence intended to show that Bates
used letters of recommendation to two
churches. bearing the forged signatures
OF the Rev. G. G. Lorimer. now of New
York. and the Rev. n z. Wood. presi-
dent Of the Newton Theological School.
The evidence also brought In the name
OF the Rev. w. E. Brady In a sensational
manner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
H. w. HARRISON BADLY
HURT IN A POLO GAME

PHILADELPHIA, June 23-H. w.
Harrison. son of Provost Harrison. of
the University of Pennsylvania, was
knocked senseless with a mallet as he
played with the Bryn Mawr Polo Club
against the Philadelphia Country Club
on the Bryn Mawr grounds yesterday.
Mr.. Harrison is believed TO be danger
ously hurt. He has not yet recovered
his senses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
STRIKERS GO TO WORK.

majority of the strikers who applied at
the cotton mills yesterday after twelve
weeks idleness were taken back. Those
turned away were assured that as soon
as room could be made they would be
employed. The agents say they will not
discriminate between union and IN
union operatives
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
SAvAGEs DEFEAT BRITISH.

LONDON. June 23.-The former Sultan
of Sokoto is causing the British much
trouble in Nigeria. A force OF 100 West
African troops unsuccessfully attacked
the former sultan. who was In command
OF large force in the walled town OF
Durmi. The British were obliged to re-
tire after losing four men killed and
sixty wounded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
LOCAL MENTION.
Nearly Killed Himself With Drugs.

A combination Of drugs, esch used TO counter
act the effect Of another, nearly proved fatal
yesterday TO John G.. Carr, an insurance agent,
aged thirty years, Of 2l27 X Street northwest.
As an antidote for whisky he administered to
himself hypOdermically ten grains Of cocaine,
then took q quantity Of atropine, nitro-glycerin,
and digitalis. he received treatment az the
Emergency Hospital and recovered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Capt. Lawrence Sands, L. s. A.. retired. fell
from car az Fifteenth and II Streets last
night and was slightly injured. He was re
moved 20 the Emergency Hospital where his
injuries were found 20 consist % scalp wounds
He remained at the institution over night and
was PERMITTED TO go 70 his home. Nineteenth
Street and Mintwood Place, today
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
FATAL MINE EXPLOSION.

TAMAQUA. Pa. June 2S.-By an ex-
plosion Of gas. caused by a defective
safety lamp in a Lehigh mine late last
night, fourteen men were burned so
badly that 1t is feared six OF them will
die. One succumbed to his injuries to-
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Shaffer Arranges the Floral Part
Of Weddings l4th and l. iii Pa ave.
Fell From a Scafold.

George c. Ccrliss fell from scafold sus-
pended from house on Piney Branch Road
near Brightwood Avenue, yesterday, and sus-
tanned slight cut on the forehead His wound
was dressed at Freedman's Hospital
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Broke a Wrist.

While repairing a wagon yesterday. .Jobn
lyman, thirty-hye years old. a driver for the
Union Transfer Company, broke his wrist. and
was removed TO the Emergency Hospital for
treatment. The vehicle had been damaged bv
OvertUrning IN runaway -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Hark! Sweltering Summer Is Near.

Hot Tsmsles and Chile at SOB Thirteenth
Street. Open all night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
"CASTE," THE MASCOT" AND
THE GIRL FROM PARIS"

quate and the orchestra played well and
the chorus sang the familiar music with
an enthusiasm and lack OF uncertainty
which are seldom found in a company
which changes its bill weekly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Mother don't put of having baby's picture
Kerfoot, Artistic Photos, 500 Pa. ave. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Doors, Window Sash, and Moldings,
Accident to Captain Sands

Lumber and mill work of all kinds lowest.
Eisinger Bros. POO 9TH st. NV. Phone II53-N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

A carload Of new Ga- Ranges lust in.
GIG 12th-C- 4. Muddinan & CO.-120I q
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Genuine SIS. So. and 81 samn,. sbo.,

Cuban Poodle.. schmid's, 712 18th st.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23

Three hundred styles, at s2sS Keeoe,. sho.
Store. e0S q Street nor. invest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
EXCURSIONS.
M arShaII Hall.

Str. Charles Manchester leaves at 10 an,
2:30 and $50 pm. Indian Head trips every
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at $50 pm.
Sundays, II am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
FARE, ROUND TRIP .-......-.......25 Cents
DANCING EVERY NIGHT AT GODFREYs.
Chesapeake Junction Good Music. ie23-3t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-06-23
Badges, Regalia, Costumes.

cundiach. SIS Seventh Street northwest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09
MASONIC TEMPLE,

and the Las Vegas hot springs in the
county OF San Miguel, without com
p~ensation to said town or county for
right of a or otherwise, and to
erect. construct, maintain and Oper-
ate in, upon, above n under said
lands, streets, highways roads and al
leys. suitable poles, wires, cables n
appliances for the distribution in the
Incorporated part of the town OF las
Vegas and it's suburbs, and county OF
San Miguel, to the inhabitants there
of, and corporations located. and to
be located therein, electric lights n
electric power, and for commercial
and industrial purposes. There is also
hereby granted to the said Ebenezor
| Barber, his heirs, executors, admins
| traitors. successors and assigns, the
right to make in said lands, streets,
| highways, roads and alleys, all neces-
| sarv and convenient excavations, but
In all cases of such excavations they
| shall. as soon thereafter as practic'
| able. restore at their sole cost n ex'
pense. all such excavated places to
the same condition as before such ex
cayations we're made, SO far as tne
same can be done consistent VIII
nroner use and exercise of the rights
and privileges herein granted to them
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09
FRANCHISE

The full text of the paper granting
the franchise to E. Barber to con
struct and operate an electric light
and power plant on the west side is
as follows:
Comes now Ebenezor Barber of
Las Vegas, N. NJ, and petitions this
board for a franchise to furnish eia
trio lights and electric power to the
inhabitants of the unincorporated part
of the town of Las Vegas and its SUI
burbs, lying on the west side of the
| Gallinas river, and to the insane asy-
lum and Las Vegas Hot Springs, and
after due consideration said franchise
is granted and is as follows, towit:
Be it ordered by the board of coun'
ty commissioners of the county o.
San Miguel, New Mexico, his heirs
executors administrators, SUCCESSOR
and assigns, for the term and period
of twenty-five years from and aftel
the granting and taking effect of Thu
order, the right of way and the RICH
to use in a proper manner for tn
purpose hereinafter mentioned, al
public lands, roads. highways, street
and alleys in the uninhabitated par
of the town of Las Vegas. and the 81
burbs, including the insane asylum
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09
organizations to push the matter. TIL
suggestion was adopted and the fol

organizations to push the matter. The
suggestion was adopted and the fol-
lowing committee appointed: Com
mandery, J.. S. Clark; Other Masonic
bodies, o. L. Gregory and Chas. Spor-
leder; Odd Fellows, T. M. Ellwood;
Workmen, j. X. Martin: Elks, B. F.
Forsythe and E. G.. Murphey; Fratern-
al Union, s. Rosenthal; board Of
trade, NJ. w. Browne; Las Vegas
hose company, J.. N. Cook and Leroy
Helfrich; National guard, r.. C. Ram
kin; Romero hose company, Herman
Ilfeld; Military band, J. McElroy;
Railway orders. r. d. Gibbons.
A memorial requesting the city tC
take charge of the public library was
read and referred to committee. A
t. Rogers, Jr., was appointed city at
torney to succeed S. B. Davis, resign
ed. The council then adjourned aftel
one of the most prolific sessions o
the year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09
PERSONAL

Architect |. H. Rapp returned this
afternoon from a southern trip.
H. J. Shull, travelling boot and shoe
man for a Denver house, is in the city.
G. w. Petteys, who la charge of a
mining and milling company in the
copper district, drove over today.
DR.. Hart of Ration, who attended
the medical society meetings, went up
to the Gate City yesterday afternoon.
Miss Annie O'Brien, a skilled mil
liner, who is locating in Las Vegas,
arrived yesterday from New York,
where she has been buying stock.
VIM. McGeorge, manager for Brad
stret's commercial agency with head
quarters at Albuquerque, is spending
a few days here on matters of bust
ness.
C. G. Gavin, district deputy of the
| Elk lodge, passed through the city
| yesterday afternoon on his way homo
to Ration from Silver City, where he
! installed the officers of the Elk lodge.
w. d. Pratt, the competent pharma-
| cist, who has made his home in Las
Vegas for several years, came up from
albuquerque today. He is employed IN
the Duke City with B. Ruppe, the vel
known druggist. Mr.. Pratt will move
his family to Albuquerque.
Nearly all the medical men who
had been attending the meeting OF the
society, got away last night. Among
the south bound passengers on No.
which was delayed until six o'cloci
were DR.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Wroth, Dr
and Mrs. G. w. Harrison, DR.. and Mrs
J.. B. Cutter, DIR. and Mrs. w G. Hop
of Albuquerque; DR.. P. G. Cornish
DR.. Geo. Fitzgerald and DR.. G. "
Taylor-Goodman of Albuquerque; VI
J.. F. Mcconnell of Las Cruces; ID
S. D. Swope Of Dening; DR.. w. !
Radcliff of Belen. All reported havin
enjoyed the visit to the Meadow Cit
exceedingly. -
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LIBRARY LOCATION MADE.
Council Says Montezuma Park-A
Cleaning up Day-A. T. Rogers,
Jr.. Appointed City Attorney.

When Alderman McSchooler arriv-
ed, somewhat belated, it was a fuil
house at the council chamber last
night. In addition t. the mayor. all
the members, and several city Off
Gals. a number Of ladies, members
Of the Woman's Federation, were
| present. Measures were taken to en-
| courage the city cleaning idea, which
the ladies are supporting. and the site
| for the Carnegie library was fixed In
Montezuma park.
After the preliminary formal bus
mess had been cleared away, Alder
man Dicks motion inviting the lady
guests to participate in he discus
! sions of matter in which they were
interested, was passed unanimously by
the gallant gentlemen. A resolution
introduced by Alderman Forsyshe,
naming Saturday, April Is as the
general street, alley and yard clean
ing day, was passed without dissent
City Physician. DIR. Black, explained
the nature of the purpose OF the gar
bage law, passed by the late legis
jlature, through the influence OF mem
bers of the medical procession Their
was IN animated discussion upol
various matters pertaining to h sui
ject that is credited with being II
close consanguinity with Goodness
and finally it was decided that tn
mayor after consultation with mem
bers of the Woman's Federation
should appoint a committee of thre
from each ward to secure a genera
observance of the cleaning festiva
The reports from the various oficial
were referred as usual and all tn
bills for the fiscal year just endinI
were ~liquidated. An ordinance We
N passed, providing for the building
r brick sidewalks on parts OF Bird, At
o. and Eth streets. The petition
3 property owners for a crossing
Sixth street. from the alley to Il
bank building was referred.
ic After some discussion a resolutit
at was passed providing Tor the locate
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09

There's a man about town. who will
be very wary before he places him.
self on the outside of an undue
of the fiery fluid and runs
up against B. c. Pittenger. Some
history was made this morning tina,
won't be apt TO repeat itself. The
man with the load, walked into Mr..
Pittengerss place this morning and
managed to put a part of his anatomy
trough a window. He was willing
to argue the point. and the proprietor
Accommodated him. to the complete
discontinue of the bibulous one.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-04-09

of the Carnegie library in MOntezuma
park. To the committee OF public
works was assigned the important
duty of ~perfecting the plans for this
important institution n ensuring
their successful carrying out.
The city clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the building OF
such sidewalks of brick, stone or
cement as the city was authorized to
build and assess the cost against abut-
ting property. 1t was decided that
in the future all sidewalks must be
built by the street and alley commit
tee under the supervision of the coun-
Gil the measure being intended to
ensue better and more uniform walks.
An ordinance vas passed for the
grading of 18th street.
On motion of Alderman Dick the
city agreed to bear the expense OF
filing with the earth spaces between
the rails of the street railway com
! pany. the ~leveling to be done by thu
company. Alderman Martin called
attention to the fact that the con
| structors of the street railway hat
removed some crossing stones ant
left them lying in the gutter. TIT
council voted to call the attention .
the company of the ordinance govern
ing such matters.
Contractor w. G.. Rupp, the onl.
bidder was awarded the work o
grading Douglas avenue between 9tl
and 18th streets at fifteen cents
cubic yard and 18th street, between
Douglas and National a
twenty cents a cubic yard.
The mayor read a telegram fror
DC egate Rodey, to the effect tina
President Roosevelt would not be All
10 stop in Las Vegas on his wa
west. The mayor said that Sup
Easley had secured a rate of $500 fc
, a round trip to Santa Fee, provide
2SG should go. He suggested tn
naming OF a committee of one repr
sentative Of all the secret and civ