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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The commencement exercises of the
Normal university will be held in the
Normal chapel this evening, beginning
at 8 o'clock. The Hon. Frank Spring
ef will make the commencement adj
dress. As the gentleman is ranked as
one Of the most eloquent and scholar
ly educational speakers in the coun-
try. the people may anticipate q treat.
Mr.. Edgar l.. Hewett, the retiring pres
ident, will deliver an address. A fine
orchestra will play. Other musical
features will be a tenor solo by Mr..
Duncan Bell with cello obligato and o
cello solo by Mr.. Blondin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
THOS. e. BLAUVELT.
Chicago and Return $4,000.

On June 4th, 9Th, 18th. and 18th we
will sell first-class continuous passage
tickets at above rate limited to for re.
turn to October 31st. Correspondence
low rates 70 all other points between
Kansas City and Chicago in Western
Passenger association territory. Call
at ticket office for further informa-
ton. w. j. LUCAS. Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

don't sell "embalmed' beef nor cold
storage stun, but home dressed meats
and poultry, always fresh, which will
give you no stomach trouble.
170-6t PETER ROTH.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
TRACK AND TRAIN


Fireman Stowe is laying off for a trip
to enjoy home comforts.
Brakeman Heath is one of those who
are laying off to see the sights.
Conductor Rhodes is now numbered
among the sick and disabled.
Brakeman Colleton is laying off to
rest up and to regain lost sleep.
Engineer French is one Of those who
are marked off for a little leisure.
Fireman Eason is troubled with that
tired feeling, SO is laying off to re-
cover.
Engineer Schultz is laying off to
visit with his mother who is here from
Santa Fe.
Brakeman c. Stevens has handed
ID his resignation and gone in search
Of a job elsewhere.
Fireman Elliott has resigned from
the service and gone elsewhere in
search of a position.
Conductor Sharum is laying off for
a few trips and Conductor Miller is
officiating in his place.
Brakeman John Allen is laying off to
recover from the effects of the exces-
sive use of the brake club.
Machinist Don Cole has tired Of the
service here and handed in his resigna-
ton which takes effect at C.
Firemen CosteN ID ]. C. Lynch
have both handed il leir designations
and left for other parts in search Of a
job.
Engineer Jack Lowe. who has been
on the sick list for several days, has
entirely recovered and reported for
duty.
Fireman Banta, who labors between
here and Ration was taken sick Tues
day and was deadheaded back to
Ration.
Brakeman d. Hanley, who is some
times known as Pug Ryan, has resign
ed and will join the ranks Of the boom
ers for awhile.
Fireman Conwell has been granted
a fifteen days leave of absence which
he will spend visiting the old folks at
home back east.
Superintendent EasIey and Train.
master Notgrass finished their in.
~spection OF bridges, etc, on this di-
vision yesterday.
Conductor j. A. Quigley, who has
been laying off a couple OF trips to
rest up, has again assumed command
OF hrs regular crew.
Brakeman Leech. who has been lin.
gering or the lay-off list for several
days, mas announced himself as ready
to resume his duties.
Brakemen Geo. Meth and Shultz are
working between here and Ration tenn
porarily. bur will soon return to their
first love. the south end.
Engineers Paxton and McComhs
who were sent here from the Kansas
division TO help out during the rush
hive bon been returned to their home
division.
G. Il. Kimball, who has been night
operator at the yard Office. has been
transferred to the dispatcher's office
being succeeded at the yard Office By
Everitt Sharum.
Otto Fell, call boy at the round house
who has been Off sick for several days
reported for duty yesterday and Ii
once more disturbing the rest of the
weary %enginemen.
Engine 047 which served for thu
Hot Springs branch here for som
time, was sent to Albuquerque yes
terday. where it will very likely BIZ
consigned to the scrap pile.
Engineer John r. Kirk, the old re
liable, who has just returned from {
pleasure trip to California, has report
ed for duty and been marked up OF
his regular engine, the 1880.
Engineer Blatchley who served her,
during the rush Of business and VIII
was recalled to his home division
east for an investigation. it is under
stood, has been taken out Of service.
~e--
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

In accordance with their signed
agreement, the stores Of the city will
at noon on Memorial day tSat-
lrday), and not reopen. Purchasers
make a note of this and do
heir tuying in the morning OF that
lay. 1885,.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Pittinger has just received a fine
assortment OF picture frame mould
ings and mats; also the latest patterns
and colorings in wall paper. $40
Sixth street. 137-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Go to the Misses O'Brien for latest
styles in Chicago millinery, women's
furnishings and school supplies. Hat
remodeling a specially. Bridge street.
159-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

April Is one Of the best months In
the year to visit California. Wait for
colonist rates TO California points via
the Santa re April LIST to June 10Th,
1903. 94-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

All persons having bills against The
Optic office are requested to present
them or mail them before May Both.
172-5t.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Geo. b. Grant, Pasadena; +. II.
Bach, st. Louis; ]. Thomson, Denver:
Il. N. Raynor and wife, Champaign,
H.; Geo. A. Lamb, ST. Joseph, Mo-;
II. Al. Austen, Kansas City. are the
late arrivals at the castaneda.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The Las Vegas Light & Fue! Co,
are now prepared TO furnish Willow
Creek coal at $3.50 per ton delivered,
$3.50 by the 4 1871
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

II you wish to borrow money 1t will
pay you to investigate the plan of
the Aetna Building association. In
quire OF Geo. II. Hunker. Sec. 129-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

WANTED--A nicely furnished six to
eight room house, not close in. In.
quire Plaza hotel. 174-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

The address at the Normal com.
mencement tonight by Mr.. Frank
Springer promises 10 be a masterpiece.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Go to Patty's for poultry netting,
window screen. lawn hose and garden
tools. 13G-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Mrs. M. b. Ward Is prepared to do
flrst-class dressmaking at 902 Third
street. L. v. Phone 174. 172-1m
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

For nice laundry work go to the City
Steam laundry. Harry r. Benedict,
prop. 151-f
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

HAVE YOUR PHOTO made by
Price at the best appointed gallery In
town-Furlong's. 160-EOD-10t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Perry Onion pays cash and good
prices ror household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 1877
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28

Ticket to San Francisco for sale at
Imperial restaurant. 1885,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-05-28
8. p. O. <. Notice.

The officers and members of Las
Vegas lodge B. P. @. +. are urgently
requested to be at the lodge room at
80 O'Clock on May Both in full uni
form for the purpose Of turning out in
procession.
THOS T.. BLAUvELT,
Secretary.
174-2t
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
STOCKS AND CARDS
RUIN Of WATSON
Had Private Telegraph Wire
in His Home.
OFTEN INDULGED IN POKER
No Bail Yet Furnished-May Await
Trial in Jail-A Quiet
Sunday.
OFTEN INDULGED IN POKER

Dealings in stock and poker are said
10 be responsible in part for the short
age of James A. NJ Watson. jr., the de-
faulting District clerk
An investigation of his private affairs
has shown, it is said, that he INDUCED
in poker and dealt extensively on the
Beard OF Trade.
At one time he is said to have had a
private wire into his home that he
might get quotations direct from New
York He was also reported to have been
connected with a private bucket shop as
silent partner"
These facts concerning Watson were
made known by men who were asso-
ciated with him as customers OF the
bucket shop, and who sat in poker
games with him.
The defaulter's father. James A. NJ.
Watson. arrived in Washington this
morning, and went at once to the Dis
trict Jail, where he had a long con-
ference with his son.
It begins to look as though Watson
will remain in Jail until the date set
for his trial
Watson passed a quiet day in Jail yes
terday. He had but one visitor. a man
who talked with him for few minutes.
No bail has yet been furnished.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
NEW KING REITERATES
DETESTATl0N OF CRIME

GENEVA, June 15.-Prinee Peter Kara
Georgovitch the newly proclaimed King
OF Servia. has given an interview in
which he repeated his disclaimer Of any
completely. direct or indirect, in the as
sassinatiOns of King Alexander aud
Queen Draga. He expressed bis detesta-
tion Of the crime. and gave brief out
line Of his own political tendencies.
Replying 10 a series OF direct Ques-
tiOns Prince Peter said:
1T is true that my partisans have =
complete organization in Servia. with
which am IN frequent communication
knew from other sources that the dis
content or the Servian people had reach
ed its height, but I could not possibly
have foreseen the events OF the other
night. I In no way contributed TO tEeir
preparation. and I took no part. direct
or indirect. in them On the contrary
their perpetratiOn surprised me.
Several papers have tendency 10
implicate me in acts which were not
mine. An attempt has been made 70
cmbroiI me in the AlavaRtics affair.
tAIavantics. sn alleged relative OF
Prince Peter Kara -GeOrgovitch, tried 10
start a revolt In Servia on March >. 1902.
but was killed in the attempU. when
had absolutely nothing 10 do with H.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15

This was Diplomatic Day" at tine
White House \ number of distinguished
foreigners called, and with the array of
gold lace and flashing orders that was
seen in and about the Presidents office.
one was reminded of the annual New
Year receptions.
Among the important diplomats who
called was the Italian ambassador.
Signor Mayor des Planches, who came
to present a gift OF books TO President
Roosevelt The volumes are the war
reports of Prince Eugene of Savoy. and
Dante's Divine Comedia," with a com
ment in Latin by Stefano .Talice ia
Ricaldi
y Jusserand, French ambassador
called to hand the President a set OF
official records just issued by his gov
erEment. detailing the part played by
the French in our revolution. 1t is a re-
II arkable register. containing the names
Of more than 10, 900 soldiers and sailors
and giving a short biography of each
The volumes are handsomely bound In
morocco, and are the joint gift OF PTesi-
dent Loubet and the French government
third distinguished foreign caller
at the White House was Sir Chentuns
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
KARA-GEORGOVITCH PROCLAIMED;
SERVIAN ASSASSINS COMMENDED
DIPLOMATIC Day. AT WHITE
HOUSE BRINGS SNANY GIFTS
Ctung
Saengrfest Baltimore THIS EDeirsBaon Don Srnbuy
Secretary Loeb IN

Lang Cheng. K. c. NJ. G.. the new
Chinese minister, who came to present
his letters of credential to the Presi-
dent. The new minister was accompa-
MED by his first and second secreta
ries. Chow Tszchi and Chang Chuan. and
Ii Kwoh- -Cheng, attRche.
Minister Chentung said that he be-
lieved the ManchuEian problem would
soon be amicably settled. The minis
ter will leave this evening for Andover.
Mass, where he viii deliver an ad-
dress before the graduating class Of
Philips Academy, of which he is an
alumnus.
Brig. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant. com
manding the Department of Texas, paid
his respects to the President. He is on
his way back TO his post of duty from
West Point. where he attended the grad
uation exercises OF the Military Acad-
emy.
The German envoy, Baron Speck Won
Sternburg. presented to the President
today the Prussian minister OF finance.
Baron Rhcinbad'.n, who has been max
ing an extended tour of this country for
economic aud industrial investigation
They were accompanied by four other
German travellers and by Herr Won dem
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
GRAND JURY HEARING
POST0FFICE CASES

The grand jury was in session at the
City Hall this morning considering mat
tiers pertaining to the investigation OF
the Postofice Department frauds. but
no witnesses were examined.
Just what the proceedings were could
not be ascertained. but it is understood
that they constitute a thorough review
OF facts and circumstances surround
ing the dismissal OF James n. Tyner
and one other. with view of possibly
returning indictments against these two
ex-ofncials Of the Postoffice Department
Up to the present time indictments
have been returned against Machen and
the Grons. The witnesses in these
cases will probably be called before
the grand jury tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
SAENGERFEST AWAITS
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
Grand Reception in Store for Him in
Baltimore Tonight.

BALTIMORE. Md. Juno 15.-The Fifth
Regiment asmory was crowded today By
the members Of the Northeastern Sacn-
gerbund end their friends. Standing
room az $3.50 vas the word passed rom
lip 20 lip, only to be followed by ,he
announcement from policemen. a mo-
rnent later that no more tickets wCulI
be sold under any circumstance
Within the armory the sea Of faces
upon the floor rnzed upon a mighty hu-
man billow that upreGred itself from the
stage. Five thousand singers were
there.
Much interest IS manifested in the
visit TO the saengerfest OF Presidcn'
Roosevelt. who IS 10 come from Waoh-
ington tonight 10 deliver an address. u
will be the banner event OF the Saenger-
fest. as all the tickets have been sold
and resold at a premium.
The city last night was blaze Of cleo
trio lights and the streets were crowded.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
DREAD OF ASSASSINS
PREVAILS IN JACKSON
Complete Alibi for Jett and
White Probable.
TOWN QUIET LAST NIGHT
Grand Jurors Confidently Expected to
Release Men Accused
of Arson

JACKSON. KY. June 15.-The old con-
ditions that prevailed In Jackson before
the troops came again prevail and If the
defense fails TO prove a complete alibi
for Jett and White. the people here viii
be astonlshed.
The town was quiet last night. Job
Crawford and Ed Thorpe. suspected OF
burning Ewen's Hotel. were kept in the
military guardnouse with no chance for
escape or communication with The Har-
gis factionists.
The Hargises were willing and anxious
10 sign bail bonds for the men, but the
attorneys representing them in the de-
tense OF Jett and White opposed the
step. saying it would prejudice the cases
on trial.
That the grand jury will release the
men there IS little doubt. because the
witnesses. in view of the fate Of Even,
will not testify against them. and the
Jurors. as well as everyone else, feel the
wonderful power which the lurking as
sassin wields here.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
GODDARD SOCIETY AGENT
SHOT DOWN BY NEGRO
Tragedy Occurred Near Criminal Court
Building, in New York.

NEW YORK, June 15.-superintcndent
Charles N. Mcfarland, of the Goddard
Society. was shot and Killed this morn
ing. in front Of part 40. !. court Of
general sessions. criminal court build
ing, by William Spencer, a negro. aged
thlrty-cIght of 104 West Twenty -seconL
Street. Spencer. under the namc Of VII
liam Rogers. vas indicted By the granl
jury on June 20 for alleged connection
with q policy shop. on evidence fur
nished by Mcfarland.
Spencer fired two shota AZ McFGr-
land, and both ballets entered the left
temple. killing him Instantly. Philip
Blary, who was with Mcfarland and
who IS also an employe Of the Goddard
Society. was shot in the left arm by
Spencer.
Spencer was Immediately placed un-
der arrest By Detective Sergeant Nc
Naught and taken 10 police headquarters.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
COMMISSIONERS ORDER
WILDWOOD WIRES CUT
District Officials Now Take
Hand in Crusade.
POLES IN DISTRICT STREET
No Permit Granted for Stringing Wires
Through Thoroughfares-Poolroom
Officials Make Denial.
POLES IN DISTRICT STREET

The District Commissioners have or
dered the telegraph wires leading to the
Wildwood poolroom cut where they
leave the Western Union poles on the
Metropolitan branch OF the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad and run along Tahoe
Street.
These wires were strung along Tahoe
Street and Laurel Avenue to the District
line without permits from the District
government.
Mayor Seeks Aid.
Mayor J. B. Kinnear. OF Takoma Park.
Nd. called on Commissioner Mcfarland
yesterday and requested that the Com
missioners assist Takoma Park officers
In doing away with the poolroom. An
investigation by the District electrician
showed that no permit had been granted
for the stringing' Of the wires.
An order was issued by the Commis-
sioners this morning to cut the wires.
and employees Of the District electrical
department started Immediately for Ia
hoe Street. equipped with nipPers anC
other tools necessary to remove the
lines.
The pOolroom men maintained that the
telegraph lines were run over private
property, but investigation showed that
the poles occupied District streets.
II was stated by one of the officials
at the poolroom shortly after noon to-
day that they had no knowledge OF
any such intended course and that the
room would be open for business today
Walter c. Allen, electrical engineer
| of the District, shortly before noon to-
1 day cut the wires leading TO the Wild
! wood poolroom. Mr.. Allen cut the wires
/ where they leave the metropolitan
| branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio lint
| and run along Tahoe Street. The line
/ al the District line were cut and pole
! removed.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
GENERAL GREELY RETURNS
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL
TELEGRAPH CONFERENCE
Not Attendance Delegate Thirty eight Nations Rep
resented at Gathering.

Gen. A. W. Greely, Chief Signal ohicer
of the army. who has been in London
IN attendance upon the International
Telegraph Conference. has returned to
Washington. and was today at his office
in the War Department.
General Greedy was not delegate to
the conference, as the United States
has never been represented with a vote
in the congress. This Government was
invited. however. to send a representa-
tive to whom were accorded special
privileges. Thirty-eight nations were
represented, and one OF the most i'm
portant matters considered was the
framing and adoption of an official vO-
cabulary, which embraces approximately
2, 400 words.
General Greely's influence was exerted
against the adoption OF this code. and
he succeeded in defeating action upon
The Washington times., 1903-06-15

the matter; at least. It was left In the
committee of the conference unaeted
upon.
General Greedy pointed out that the
United States has expended a great deal
OF money in the preparation Of codes.
and to adopt the new vocabulary. while
entailing great expense. would result in
little benefit. The conference. however.
did decide upon allowing FIVE letters in a
group TO be used as one word. which is
considered a great concession.
The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Com
pany was not allowed representation in
the conference. on the ground that II
has no regularly established interna-
tional system or business. a wireless
telegraphy conference has been called.
however. TO meet in Berlin on August
4. and IT is probable the United States
viii be asked 10 send representatives
and viii doubtless do So
The Washington times., 1903-06-15

Bussche- -Haddenhausen, first secretary
of the German embassy. Baron Rhein-
baden conversed with the President for
about FIVE minutes. The party then went
to the State Department.
Baron Won Sternburg for years a per-
sonal friend OF the President. accepted
some time ago an invitation TO attend
the Saengerfest in Baltimore tonight.
AS the President will attend as the guest
OF honor, going to Baltimore IN a
private car attached to the regular 7:15
Pennsylvania train tonight. he asked the
German envoy TO accompany him on his
special car Baron Won Sternburg ac-
cepted.
The President will be accompanied by
Secretary Loeb. The train will reach
Baltimore at s:2O o'clock. and the party
will go directly TO the new armory OF
the famous Maryland Fifth Regiment.
The President will occupy box. and the
opening Of the concert viii take place
as soon as he arrives.
After an orchestral piece. the Presl-
dent will be introduced by President
Wieman. Of the National Saengerbund
and Will make short address. After
hearing a portion Of the singing tbs
President will leave early.
The Washington times., 1903-06-15
Confidential Secretary to Post
master General VIII Be Ex-
amined When BriStow Fin
ishes Work Now in Hand.
YPEWRITERS COPYING
THE BRlST0W REPORT
Statement Expected TuesdaY.
The Case of Postmaster
Van Colt, of New York,
and the Numerous Lieges.
The Civil Service Law.

H H Rand, confidential secretary OF
the Postmaster General. is to be investi-
gated. The public charges of his busi-
ness connection with A. W. Machen. un-
der indictment on the charges OF bribery
and collusion. have embarrassed the
Postmaster General greatly.
He has known Rand for forty years,
and vouehes for his integrity, but in
response to public criticism has order
ed Fourth Assistant Bristow to make an
inquiry into Rand's official conduct.
This, II is understood will be under
taken when certain other work the in
spectors now have in charge is com
pleted.
Every outward indication at the Post
office Department this morning was that
the officials particularly Interested in
the investigation are laboring under un-
Usually high pressure.
The daily mail OF Fourth Assistant
Bristow has not been touched. That off,
cial is engaged in his back office, now
known as "The Sweat Box" and several
inspectors are with him
Chief Cochran, of the division OF
pcstofice inspectors, has returned from
his hurried trip TO New York. where he
reviewed the work done by the score
of inspectors who have been investigat-
ing charges of promotion syndicate and
examining particularly into the number
and price Of automatic counting ma
chimes in that Office and at the substa-
tions he declines to discuss the result
OF his trip.
1t is known. however. that the inspec-
tors here worked far into the night Sat
urday. and the greater portion OF Sun
day and last night. The general belize
is that decided and early action can b
looked for as a result OF their work.
The Bristow Report.
Postmaster General Payne's stenog
raphers and those OF several other de
partments are bending every energ,
in preparing copies of the report o
Fourth Assistant BristOw and his in
spectors OF the investigation made II
1900 OF the office of First Assistant Per
ry S. Heath.
Mr. Payne stated this morning tha
he was unable TO fix the time whei
that report would be given cut Their
will be no delay after the copies ar
made, however, and this work may b
completed by Tuesday.