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Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
Freluht Rate Investigation.

Spokane, Jan. IA battle over
freight rates. the result which may
effect wholesale centers all over the
nation. began at the court house here
this morning. before Interstate Com
merce Commissioners Chas. A. Pror
ty and Franklin X. Lane. 1t is the
suit OF the city of Spokane, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Spo-
kane Jobbers' association against the
Great Northern, Northern Pacific.
Oregon railroad and navigation and
allied railway lines. The complaint
charges unjust discrimination on
freight rates In that rates on goods
SHIPPED from eastern points 20 Spo-
kane are based on through rates from
the east to the Pacific coast plus the
return rate from the coast to Spo-
kane. The hearing is expected to
last two days and may be followed
by supplementary hearings In the
coast cities.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
JORDAN AGAINST
EXCLUSION ACT
PRESIDENT or STANFORD UNI.
vERsiTy SAYS NO CONGRESS
WOULD BAR JAPANESE
NO REASON FOR WAR
Trade viii Decide Supremacy on pa.
elfie -- Remedy Of immigration
Troubles Not In Lawiessness.

San Francisco. Jan. 14.-"No con-
gress could pass japanese exclusion
act" said David Starr Jordan, presi.
dent of Stamford university. In ad.
dressing a meeting. ut Equity hall
last night. Of socialists. by whom he
had been invited 10 speak on the
Asiatic problem. "and no president
would sign one, because II would be-
"a hoodlnm act"
Jordan quoted President Roosevelt
as saying that a. a general rule. II
paid for a nation to be gentleman -
and he was OF the opinion that the
remedy Of immigration troubles did
not lie In lawiessness, nor yet In
mass meetings denouncing Japan as
a nation because they did not get to
the same Sunday school We attend
IT is all nonsense" he said. that we
have TO fight with Japan 10 see who
shall have the mastery Of the Pacific.
That country will have the suprem-
acy which has the best goods TO sell,
wrapped up In the most attractive
parcels and for sale at the cheapest
prices" He said he believed Japan
sincere In her desire to stem the un.
skilld labor migration TO this coun.
try.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

~oTk ell be tAe arllls aad reeSeatirc
games
The ohe paint most emphasized In all
phys,eaI training AID the one perhaps
most Bee3ed by ~omasa. is that of ear
Flage, PeEtees form. whleh means hea4
eF~cs. shoulders hack and chss, ont In
Insisted upon in all of the exercises,
which soon result In habit nj correct
pasture. whlle the gradual develop
meat af unused muscles makes easy
and natural al upright and graceful
position. Added 10 thiz. the increased
vigor Of heart. lungs and digestive
organs, which Is u certain result Of
wise and persistent physical culture.
makes a most desirable combination Of
benefits which any woman can III af-
lord 10 miss-
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
LADIES' PHYSICAL CULTURE
CLASS ON WEDNESDAYS

There have been quite a number of
inquiries at the Y. M. c. A. during the
past few days as to the nature of the
exercises that will be given at the la
dies physical culture class, which
holds its first meeting next Wednes.
day afternoon at 4:15. 1t is impossible
in short space and without the aid
of pictures to give an adequate con.
ception of this work, but few words
of general explanation may not be out
of place. The wisest and only salts
factory way is to come and see.
The foundation of all physical train
ing, whether for men or women, is
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
CALIFORNIANS
REGISTER KICK
REPRESENTATIVE OF GOLDEN
STATE OPPOSE EFFORTS TO
MODIFY CHINESE ACT.
Minister in TOLLS
Sensational Charges Filed Against
Herbert n. o. Pieree.-coal Short.
age Causes Three Deaths.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE house
committee on foreign affairs granted
a hearing today to Representatives
Kane. Mckinley and Hayes, all OF
California. the committee named by
the Pacific coast representatives TO
oppose the efforts to modify the Chin.
ese exclusion act and 10 work for a
Japanese exclusion act 10 was stated
by the Californians that they will fight
vigorously the bill under consideration
by the committee to amend the Chin.
ese exclusion act by having an inspec.
ton Of Chinese at the ports In China
from which they sail. as well as In
American ports where they land. The
bill is regarded by Caiifornians as a
relaxation Of the exclusion act.
Charges Against Minister.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE sensation.
al charges against Herbert II. d.
Pierce, United States minister to Nor
way, who was formerly third assistant
secretary of state, were made before
the house committee ON ways and
means today by Professor Fl. w. Ell.
lott Of Cleveland. Ohio, In connec.
ton with the hearing on the resolu-
tion for the further protection of fur
seals. Elliott states that while Pierce
was representing the United States be-
fore the Hague tribunal In the settle.
ment of claims growing out Of the seiz-
ure of the sealing vessel, J. Hamilton
Lewis, by the Russian government up
on the charge of piracy, he represent.
ed the owners Of the vessel and even
instituted action In the United States
district court for the district of Colum-
bia to insure the payment of his fee
out Of the money awarded to the YES.
sci owners.
Three Women Freeze.
Washington, Jan. 14.-Senator Hans
brough, who was at the White House
today, said he had received letter
from friend at Minot, North Dakota,
saying that three women had been
frozen to death and the facts kept out
Of the newspapers. He referred to this
in a general talk about the car short
age, resulting in the lack of fuel.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
Reunion OF Blue and Gray.

Wilmington, N. G., Jan. 14.--Judging
from the prominence OF those who are
arriving here to take part in tomor-
rows reunion of the Blue and Gray,
the event will be one of the most not
able the country ever has seen. Union
and Confederate veterans of national
fame are included in the list of sched-
Inled speakers. All arrangements for
the reunion have been completed by
the Fort Fishers Survivors associa-
ton. The exercises will be held on
the scene of the engagement between
the Confederate and Federal forces be-
fore Fort Fisher. Y w i53 NJ .a5sa.ss a5sasss
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

Lafayette, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE annual
corn school under the auspices OF the
agricultural department Of Purdue
university opened today under promis-
ing conditions. The course will last
two weeks and win be followed by an
eight weeks term OF the winter school
of agriculture. A number OF noted
agricultural experts are included
among the instructors.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
MANY INJURED IN
WRECK OF SLEEPER

Chicago. Jan. 14.-Ten persons were
injured, several seriously. when the
through train outbound on the Monon
railroad collided In a fog with sleep.
er on the rear Of Wabash train at
oen Hundred and Twelfth street 1T
midnight last night. All OF the occu.
pants Of the wrecked car were In their
berths and had no opportunity to es.
cape. The Wabash engine was thrown
from the rails into the ditch, and Goals
from the fire box set fire to the sleep.
|er, which was destroyed Six Of the IN.
jured had been brought out.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
GREATEST QUAKE
EVER RECORDED
OCCURS At APIA

San Francisco, Jan. IA quaking
Iof the earth's crust, more severe than
any that has ever been recorded
there, Is reported felt at Apia, De
cember 81, according to report
brought by the Australian liner Ven
tura, just arrived here. For three
hours the seismograph of German
scientists stationed at the South Pa
cific islands recorded a shock that
for violence has never been equalled
so far as has been registered. 1t Is
estimated that the center of the dis
turbance was 900 miles south Of
Apia. The point was submarine.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

washington ID. T.. Jan. lA--ffeki
dent Roosevelt today sent 20 the sen
ate u special message regarding the
Brownsville incident. which gives
the additional evidence collected by
Assistant Attorney General .Purdy
and Major Bloeksom. who were sent
to Texas by the president To investi'
gate the affair. The president sub.
mitted with his message various ex'
hihits. including maps Of Brownsville,
Fort Worth. bandoller and three
empty shells. seven bali cartridges
picked up In the streets few hours
after the shooting. three steel jacket
bullets and some scraps Of castings OF
other bullets. picked out of the hous.
es into which they had been fired.
The president In his message de-
fends his action In dlscharging the
negro troops by saying that IL would
be absolutely impossible to preserve
army discipline by pursuing any 9th.
er course. To Justify his action he
submits the report OF Major Block.
som and Assistant Attorney General
Purdy. giving the results Of the ex.
haustive investigation they made at
Brownsville upon the presidents or
der.
The president, with his message,
submits maps with diagrams and pho
tographs, designed to aid the senate
in reaching an intelligent understand
ing OF the situation. also the empty
shells and bullets from Springfield
rifles.
The crimes committed at Browns.
Vile upon the night Of August 13.
according to the investigation order.
ed by the president were as fol-
lows:
ta) Murder Of Frank yatus.
tbl Assault on Lieutenant OF Police
Dominguez.
tc) Assault upon Mr.. and Mrs. Hale
Odin and SON.
(d) Shooting into a house contain.
ing women and children.
te) Wounding Of Preciado.
MY evidence" says the message,
proves beyond the possibility OF
doubt that some individuals among
the colored troops | have dismissed,
committed these outrages and others
had knowledge of the deed ana
shielded the guilty from the law"
The president dismissed as ridicu-
lous the charge that Brownsville citi-
ems committed the outrage with
view of throwing odium on the color
ed troops and obtaining their dismiss
al. That the criminals were soldiers
was shown by the fact that reputable
citizens saw the uniforms and heard
voices. recognizing them as negroes;
the fact that Springfield rifles we're
used. no weapon Of that kind being
in the hands of civilians, and the ex.
Of shells and cartridges
showed that they could not have
been fired from a Krag-Jorgensen or
a Winchester rifle.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
Sends Special Message to Congress on Brownsville Riot
Shows That Almost Every Trooper In Battalion Had
knowledge Of Attack on IOWn-,Staies That
His Order Of Dismissal Was Within
His Legal and legisIatOna|
Power.

4 The finding Of this ammunition In
ITSELF" says the message. establish,
los the guilt Of the soldiers and would
be conclusive even IL the soldiers had
not been seen or heard by Browns.
Vile residents upon the night In ques.
ton"
The evidence Of fourteen reputable
citizens was submitted. These saw
The attack In various features ana
Submitted sworn statements to the
presidents Investigators. twenty-five
other Witnesses saw minor phases OF
the affair. making statements accord.
ingly.
From all this the president gathers
that fifteen or twenty negro soldiers
committed the outrage and that some
OF the numerous shots were fired In.
to the town from the fort.
The shooting" said the president,
was done at midnight. After the
first rolley the soldiers advanced up
on the town. firing into residences.
Few OF the soldiers. therefore. could
have been ignorant of the affair. In
deed Il Is probable that but a few
soldiers dismissed could have missed
seeing the attack. I have gone care.
fully over each issue OF law and fact
that has been raised. am now sat.
isfled that the effect OF my order was
to bar these men from all civil EN-.
ployment under the government and
that portion is hereby revoked, As
TO the rest of the order dismissing In.
dividuals without honor. there is no
question as 10 my legal power. The
order was within my discretion. un-
der the constitution and laws and
cannot be revoked or reversed except
by another executive order.
Such action was imperative unless
l proved false to my sworn duty II
any Of these men can show that he
is clear of guilt. | will take such &C.
ton as warranted. but the circum-
stances have related certainly put
on every man the burden OF clearing
hiu,caJt t-fpnaA.N
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The president declares that the ev-
idencc is positive that the outrages OF
August 10 were committed by some
Of the c0lored troops that have been
dismissed and that some or all of
the members Of the three companies
of the Twenty-fifth infantry had
of the deed and have
shielded the guilty ones. The negro
troops are referred to In his message
as midnight assassins," and he de-
clares that very few IL any of the
soldiers dismissed could have been
ignorant of what occurred The dis
charge of the troops, the president
was within his legal and
power.
Secretary Taft's report, giving the
sworn testimony Of witnesses, is
with the message. The
Of fourteen people is incor-
porated in the report.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

Atlanta. Ca. Jan. II. - Delegates
from all parts Of the country have ar.
rived In the city to attend the annual
meeting pf the Union Of American He
brew Congregations. The union com.
prises more than $50 Of the largest and
most influential congregations In the
United States. and In tho most repre-
sentative Jewish body I'm the country.
The present meeting will be I'm session
-four days.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

Harrisburg. Pa, Jan. 14.-An ar
rangements have been completed for
tomorrow's Inauguration Of Governor
Stuart. The governorelect arrived In
Harrisburg today and Ia being enter
tanned at the executive mansion as
the guest OF Governor pennypacker.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

Jacksonville, Ala. Jan. i4.-The di"
rectors Of the Ide cotton mills, at o
special meeting today. voted to In
crease the capital stock OF the com
pany 10 s75o.ooo. Tho proceeds VIII
be used In the erection Of another mill
and for other improvements. as
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
Nebraska Poultry Association.

Lincoln. Seh.. Jan. 1.-THE Nehras-
ka Poultry association opened It's
twenty second annual exhibition In the
Auditorium today. Prize-winning fowls
from half a dozen states make up the
exhibition. which Ia the largest Of It's
kind ever given here. The show will
continue through the week.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

The Odd Fellows and Daughters of
Rebekah will have joint installation
of officers this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14

The Ladies' Guild viii meet Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs G.. r.
Jones. 1915 Fifth street M 2: 30 p m
Las Vegas daily optic., 1907-01-14
TELEGRAPH PHNEWS
TODAY in BRIEF
MEMBERS or INTERSTATE CON-
MERGE COMMISSION AssEmRLE
At SPOKANE.
HEBREW union Meet
First Of large Ealfless cempiesed
Since San Franeiseo Fire Dedicated
Teday.-"eodmen Of World auliding

Pekin. Jan. 1&,-In accordance with
an agreement made with Russia. China
today opened the town Of Tsitsikhar.
Manchuria. to foreign trade and resi-.
dence.
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What's in McCIures?

In their November issue the editors
of McClure's have more than justified
the recent raise IN the price of the
magazine. The articles are varied
and vital, and there is new note of
distinction in the fiction. George
Remnants article on criminal govern
ment should arouse the public con-
science. 1t tells of conditions which
every citizen OF this democracy should
know-how a gang of criminals in
municipal control fostered vice as a
money making scheme, debauching
the social and business life of great
city, beginning with prominent and
respectable citizens from whom bribes
were exacted, and ending with the
street children who dropped penny
in tho slot and saw lndescribable, vi.
vacious pictures licensed by the ''rob-
Der government. 1t WAS editorial
wisdom to follow this incredible pic
ture of sordid selfishness with Carl
Schurz's delightful memories of the
great men of heroic period of history.
The first Annual Live Stock Show
of the Northwestern Live Stock As
ISOLATION will be hold at the Stock
yards, South 81. Paul, November 18th
to 22nd inclusive. This show prom
ises 10 make splendid start in The
development Of a great annual exhi-
bition worthy to stand az On expo
nent of the vast industry Of produo-
ing and fatteuing Live Stock.
The list of exhibitors at the Show
include names we'll known in Live
Stock circles. Therefore it is an as
sured fact that the exhibits will he
worth seeing. Fat stock, feeders and
stockers comprise the classes that will
be shown.
This Show will be held in quarters
carefully prepared with view 10 fur
nishing all necessary Accommodations.
The special features will be purely
educational and are intended to assist
the feeders and breeders in building
up their business. There will be
lectures and demonstrations by men
eminent in the profession of Animal
Husbandry.
The Management has spared Meth
or effort nor expense to make this
Show one that shall be worthy of
patronage and support. The benefits
to be derived accrue directly TO the
Farmers and Breeders who reside in
its territory. Therefore, it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that these men will
accord their hearty support and show
their appreciation and interest by
their attendance.
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the national banks is working out
rapidly, with the prospect that many
millions in currency will be thrown
into the volume already in circula-
ton. The additional circulation re:
quested, 80 far, ranges from $4,000
in small communities, to $4,000, 600
in the case of the Commercial Nation
al Bank of Chicago, of which the for
mer Director Of the Mint, George E.
Roberts, is president. The plan is to
promote the issue of additional bank
currency by permitting national bank
TO substitute minor securities for the
government bonds now lying in the
Treasury as security for Federal de-
posts, provided the government
bonds thus released are used to Sc
cure new issues of bank notes. 1t is
believed that through cooperation
among bankers a vast amount Of
good may be accomplished by SWELL
ing the volume Of money in actual
circulation. The scheme of cooper
alton has found expression, III some
instances, in loans of government
bonds among the various large ma
tional banks. Many of the banking
have among their hold
ings large amounts of bonds which
they do not care to use as basis for
new currency, but are willing to lend
them to other banks which may be
making plans to take advantage OF
the offer of the Secretary of the Treas
ury.
Secretary Metcali has referred the
matter of the widening of the locks
Of the Panama Canal to the General
Board Navy, and it has made reco-
that their width be in
creased from 100 to 10 feet. The
original plans provided for locks IS
feet wide, subsequently increased to
LOO feet, and the length extended
from 900 feet to 1000 feet, against
the protests of some of the engineers.
G Congressional action in the matter is
not necessary, but the House Com
mittee on Appropriations, now en-
route to the Isthmus, will include the
subject in the hearings which the
members intend to conduct there.
If it is decided to increase the width
Of the locks, the cost will he slightly
increased also.
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JOHNSON REFLECTED
Defeats Congressman Burton for
Mayor Of Cleveland.
RETURNS FROM ELSEWHERE
Republicans Win In Massachusetts
and kentucky and Democrats
In New Jersey.

Cleveland, Nov. 6.-Mayor Tom L.
Johnson was reelected for the fourth
time as mayor of Cleveland in q hard
fought battle in which the Republican
ticket was headed by Congressman
Theodore E. Burton, chairman Of the
house committee on rivers and har-
bors. A.
Chairman Baker of the Republican
committee comedies the election Of
johnson by 5000 plurality: At the
Johnson headquarters his majority is
placed at q higher figure. The elec-
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ton Of the entire city Democratic
ticket is Indicated by 5000 or more.
The Democrats elected majority of
the councilmen. '
Congressman Burton made consid-
cradle gains over the vote Of two
years ago, when William H. Boyd was
the Republican candidate, but the gain
was not sufficient to overcome the
strong Johnson lead
Mayor Johnson's victory was won
on an issue Of 3-cent fares on street
railways,
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the RETURNS IN GENERAL
Summary OF Results Of the OfETear
Election. ~

Summary OF Results of the Of!Year
Election.
New York, Nov. Collections held
throughout the country passed Off
comparatively quiet. The returns
from various sections show the fol-
lowing results:
Massachusetts reelected the entire
Republican state ticket, headed by
Governor Gusts Guild, Jr. Henry M.
Whitney, the Citizens-Democratic
candidate for governor, polled much
heavier vote than Charles W. Bart
lett, the anti-merger Democrat.
Pennsylvania elected John O.
Sheath. Rep. head Of the ticket, for
state treasurer, by large majority.
New York state elected Edward T.
Bartlett and Willard Bartlett, JOINT
candidates on the Republican and
Democratic tickets for justices Of the
oourt Of appeals. over the candidates
Of tho Independence league (Hearst).
New York city elected the Tam
many oausad1atss By considerable ma
1o1tnes over the Independence league
1spubl1ean Aan candidates.
III &urfpd contest foc The gpv-
@Rullunp b h doubt, owfng to tho
lGeDos of Do rseaEnA Chairman
V>n1lsqr d. 0o Dapa6fatta stata com.
naees1 ltxo 0e'plase ~ 1a,OM, ana
uuar11pp eee11ukesa baeed On mea-
->uokna ~ cku1sl@ Dom, for
4oiez6r, q plm111ky oe 5000 to 5000.
H6u5p, bssand Erection
~ 1mdp pntsmd eRecetuas Indicate
On rodBsethn n Governor James II.
H1a14nA Dem. ovw Frederick II.
3saA11n, RIA, BY 4 plurality estimat-
"a 1t about 800. showing . Demo
msaas gan from tho plurality Of last
ysa1. =
Tho a&sot figures favored the cleo
ton Of K2tsenbech, Dem, as COVER
no, Of New Jersey, but his lead is
very nas1ow over Fort Rep. less than
1000 votes separating them.
The election Of the Democratic
ticket In Mississippi headed by e. +.
Noel, for governor. is a foregone con-
elusion, q there Is no opposition.
Tho Kentucky returns show Re
publican victory. Augustus E. Wilson,
Republican candidate for governor,
and tho entire Republican state ticket
being elected by majorities Of from
10000 to 1000.
In Nebraska, M. r. Reese, Repub-
lican candidate for the supreme court,
the most important Office voted on, is
undoubtedly elected. -
The American, or anti-Mormon par
~, at Salt Lake City Is estimated to
have tho largest pluralitiee ever given
In that city. z
At Toledo, Mayor Wmtlock and the
entire Independent ticket Is elected
Cincinnati elected Colonel Leopold
Markbfsit tho Republican candidate
tor mayor
Msassr returns trom San Francisco
show Taylor. Democratic and Good
Government candidate for mayor,
leading, with tho Union Labor can
didaoe allowing unspeotsd strength :
MHf
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Twenty years from now, aversI q
scientist, we will all be flying. How
ever, tho chances are that a good
many of us will be frying.

!, Japan is buying great quantities OF
American-made steel rails. Let her
alone! A rafting coed railroad prob
lem will give her all the war she wants
at homo.
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The louisville Courier-Journal
wants to know whether it should be
called "Philippine Assembly, Douma,
or Mob" It is probably inmaterial
to the members so long as the salary
is the same.
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Washington Notes

An atmosphere of satisfaction per-
meates the Treasury Department over
the financial situation. The plan ar
ranged by the Secretary of the Treas
.ury and the Comptroller of the cur
rency for increasing the circulation of
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Wanted
Laundress for hotel. All washing
done by power; will pay 26 dollars
per month! Can also use dining
room girl. %.
Bradford Hotel
Storm Lake
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For any pain, from top to toe'
from any cause, apply DR.. Thomas
Electric Oil. Pain CAM stay where
it is used.