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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
FIGHT ON some SCHEDULES
RATES ON IRON ORE, SUGAR AND
HIDES NOT SATISFACTORY
TO ALL.
HEAR AGAIN FROM ISLANDS
Commissioners BENITo LEGAR-
DA OPPOSED TO FREE TRADE
WITH PHILIPPINES.

Washington, April 3.-A meeting
of probably forty or fifty republican
representatives will be held this af-
ternoon to organize opposition to the
Payne tariff bill. 1t will be attended
by those standing out for an oppor-
tunity to vote on the hides, lumber,
coal, iron ore and barley schedules.
Representative Stephen M. Spark
man, of Florida, opened the tariff dis
cussion this morning before small
attendance. It is evident that inter
est in the debates is waning.
Sparlman made an earnest plea
for the restoration Of the Dingley
rate on lumber and the imposition OF
s. cents a pound on all cotton i'm
ported.
Mr.. Kinkaid, Of Nebraska, while
declaring that he would vote for the.
bill, urged against taxing thdse nee
essaries Of life not produced in this
country. The Philippine Islands was
again heard from when Resident
Commissioner Benito Legarda, spoke
in opposition to free trade between
the islands and America. His views
were followed by those of his col
league. Pablo Ocampo de Leon, ex-
pressed yesterday.
He based his objection to the Phil
ippine sections of the tariff bill on
the provision which admits American
goods in unlimited quantity into the
islands without duty. He pointed
out that the admission of 100000 tons
Of Philippine sugar free into the
United States would not improve con-
d,tions in the islands Immediately
because the industry had declined
one.half during American occupation
and because China was the natural
market for sugar. Immediate benefit
might not accrue to the tobacco in
dustry either. he said:
Had the proposition for reciprocal
free trade been made before the
Philippine assembly WAS constituted, "
said Mr.. Legarda. very little If any
opposition would have been made to-
this measure But today that assem-
bly wishes us to respectfully present
T|HH.E"I
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
WATERS OIL CO.
ASKS FOR RE-HEARlNG

Washington, April BIN behalf of
the Waters Pierce Oil company, for
mer Senator Spooner has filed in the
supreme court a petition for a re-
hearing of the various cases brought
by the state of Texas against that
company and recently decided
against it. It includes the cases In
volving the appointment Of a receiy-
er. and one ousting the company
from the state and imposing a fine Of
s1,54s, 900 for violation of the anti
trust laws. Confiscation is alleged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Rev Heath to FIJI Pulpit.

In the absence of the regular pas
tor, the Methodist pulpit will be filled
tomorrow morning by Rev. J. o,
Heath, the Baptist minister. Sunday
school at the usual hour. also the
Junior and Epworth leagues. There
viii be no evening services. the con
gregation uniting with the Baptist
people in revival meeting.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
SIGHT OF FORMER JOB
BRINGS BACK MEMORY

Riverside, CAL, April a.-Florin G.
Lee, whose mind became blank on
December 80. when he disappeared
and was found later working at new
employment and under new name,
suddenly regained his memory today
as suddenly as he lost it. The ef-
forts of his parents to awaken him
we're fruitless until today he entered
his place OF former employment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Risks Life to Save Parents.

Pittsburg. April s.--John Otto, Of
Heidleburg, a suburb, Qarried his Ia
ther and mother out of their burning
home last night. only to find that his
father was badly burned and his
mother dead. Otto was returning
from a walk when he found his home
on fire. Rushing in ahead of the
firemen. he found his father peace
fully smoking pipe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
WEALTHY MEXICAN
GENERAL WILL BE
SHOT FOR MURDER
ALLEGED HE KILLED OFFICER
WITH WHOSE SISTER HE
WAS INTIMATE.


Mexico City, April s.-General Gus
tave A. Mas, wealthy and noted as
an Indian fighter, was sentenced to
be shot for the murder Of former
Lieutenant David Olivares, with
whose sister, it is alleged, he was in
innate. The verdict orders $50 a
month to be paid the children of the
victim, for twenty years, and that the
expenses of Olivares' funeral come
out of the Mas estate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03

to an original guessing game, de-
vised by the hostess, which held the
interest of all from start to finish.
(. Mrs Clara Bell was awarded first
prize and Mrs. Sarah Critics received
the BOBBY.
After a short business session, de-
hcious refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served. The next meeting
will be at the home of Mrs. G. w. Nc
Allister. April 18th.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03

in its acts by principles Of justice and
wise equality. The Filipino people
believe that coming before this con
gress with just cause it will receive
the same measure Of equality as that
which the American people have al
ways in the past conceded under
similar circumstances.
MY firm conviction remains un-
shaken that a prosperous and happy
future smiled on the Philippine is
lands from the moment the Ameri-
cans planted their flag there, which
represents liberty, progress and CIV
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03

A protest against the legality of
the recent masters sale of the plant
and franchises of the Las Vegas
Railway and Power company will be
argued by counsel before Associate
Justice J. Il. McFie in Santa Fe next
week. at the instance of W. A. Bud
decke and ether bondhnlders Of St.
Louis.
The case cannot be heard by Chief
Justice W. J. Mills for the reason that
he is an Interested party.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
find DEAD BODY With
SKATES STILL ON FEET

Flint. Mich. April s.-The body Of
Harold Moon, the 1s-year-old boy, be-
lieved to be kidnapped and for whom
a reward of $1,000 was offered. was
found today in pond. The boy had
been drowned while skating. as the
skates. still fastened. testified. The
father is in chicago searching. and Is
unaware Of his boys death.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Reward for Fugitive.

Los Angeles. April 3.-District At
torney Fredericks has announced the
offer of a reward of $1,000 for In
formation that would lead to the ar
rest of Nick Oswald, the missing
"tenderloin king" who is wanted as
witness before the special grand
jury in connection with charges Of
graft preferred against former Mayor
Harper and others. All efforts to To-
cate Oswald hare proved futile.
It is freely predicted that without
Oswald the grand jury can go no fur
ther in its investigation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Warning From nYeIIow Ten.

Moundsville. w. Va, April 8.
Harry Paul, a welI-known man of this
city, has received letter signed the
f'Yellow Ten" demanding that he
leave Moundsville under penalty of
DEATH Some time ago Frederick
Crawford received similar letter,
and five days later was shot and
killed from ambush.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Bio Tract Restored.

Washington, April S.-=About 2Oo,-
900 acres of land have been restored
to the public domain for power pur-
poses in the Salmon river country Of
Idaho. by. the secretary of the inter-
ior. The lands are now subject to
settlement and entry.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
TROOPS AGAIN OUT TO
CAPTURE CRAZY SNAKE

Henryetta, Okla, April 8. - Col
Hoffman, with eight detachments OF
state troops, started on a final at
tempt to capture Chief Crazy Snake
this morning. Scouts yesterday
found where the chief had camped as
late as Thursday. The hills south Of
here will be secured in the hope Of
catching the willy old Indian.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Revolution in Columbia.

Willemstad, April S-Rumors have
reached here of revolutionary out
break against the administration of
President Reyes of Columbia. in the
vicinity of Rio Hacha, seaport on
the Caribbean. General Iguran is
said to be the leader Of the uprising
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Prominent Bankers suspended.

Chicago, April 81 Announcement
was made today on the board Of
trade, of the suspension of the, firm
Of John Dickinson and company, bro
kers. The firm held membership on
the New York board, also operated
heavily.
Manager Murphy of Dickinson G
company local office, said that the
debts of the firm would be paid in
full.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
FOREIGN COUNTRIES
PROTEST SCHEDULES

Washington, April 8. - The state
department has received numerous
protests from foreign countries con-
cerning the proposed tariff legisla-
tion affecting manufacturers abroad.
Secretary Knox has replied saying
that the correspondence has been
given to the congressional committee.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
REBEKAR CLUB MEETS
With MRS. E. ]. SCOTT

The Rebekah club was pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. e. ]. Scott at her
home on Sixth street yesterday aft
ernoon- When the guests had assem-
bled each was given pencil and
paper upon which to write answers
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
TWELVE UNDER ARREST
FOR PETROSINI MURDER

Palermo, Italy. April at is be-
lieyed here the names of the assas-
sins of Joseph Petrosini, chief of the
italian bureau Of the New York de-
tecsive bureau, are known. Twelve
men are held in connection with the
murder under serious suspicion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
Tragic Suicide at Juarez.

Ell Paso. April 3.-Nasaria Diaz, a
Mexican woman 4s years old, living
in Juarez. Mexico, last night satura-
ted her clothing with kerosene and
applied match. Then she rushed
into the street, screaming with pain.
A crowd gathered and tried to smoth-
er the blazing woman. but she died.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03
ModIeska DYING.

Los Angeles. Cal, April s.-Ma-
dame Modjeska. the famous tragic
actress. is rapidly sinking. All hope
is abandoned and she cannot live
more than two or three days. =
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-04-03

Santiago, Chill. April s-Fire this
morning destroyed the cable office
in Gale Huerfanos with loss Of
81 900 900. P2'eF soe'r rs s.l
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
LEAPS FROM FIRE TO DEATH.
Maid and Sister Gut OFF by Flames
in Newark Residence.

Newark, N. J.-Fire which prac-
tically destroyed the home of Philip
II. Rankin, lawyer, on Pennsylvania
avenue, resulted in the death of An
nastasia Burns, a maid, and serious
injuries to her sister, Nellic Burns,
both of whom leaped from the third
story window of the Rankin home.
The fire started in the nursery,
where two young children of Mrs.
Rankin, were sleeping. They were
rescued by their mother. The two
maids were asleep on the third floor
and finding their escape by the stair
way cut off, they leaped from the
windows. Annastasia Burns fell to
the sidewalk and was instantly killed,
while her sister jumped to the roof
of the kitchen in the rear of the
house.
The damage on the house is esti-
mated at SIS, 200, and Mrs. Rankin
reports the loss of several thousand
dollars worth of jewelry.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02

The Moody Bible Institute, Chi
cago, plans to erect building en-
tirely for women students.
Girls attending the Lakeyiew high
school in Chicago receive lessons In
the art of jumping from moving car.
Mrs Eleanor Relyea, clerk in the
signal office of the War Department,
will be the next social secretary OF
the White House.
Mrs. Philip Snowden, wife Of the
British member Of Parliament has
made a reputation for eloquence in
the interest of the suffrage propa-
ganda.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
KILLED BY STRAY BULLET
Mrs. |. C. Tucksrman, of New York,
Dies in Chicago.
Revolver Discharged in the Hands Of
Mayor Busse's Brother Pierces
the Victims Heart.

Chicago Mrs. L. G. Tuckerman,
thirty-two years old, of New York
City, with country home in Milton,
N. Y, was shot and instantly killed
by accident. George Busse, brother
of the Mayor of Chicago, was hand
ling revolver when it was dis
charged, the bullet crashing through
two windows across an areaway and
piercing the heart of Mrs. Tucker
man. She was the daughter of Brig
dier-General A. G. Girard, retired,
who lives In the Walton apartments,
in fashionable resident district on
the North Side George Busse lives
in the same house, occupying an
apartment separated from the Girard
home by a twelve-foot areaway. He
was planning to leave the city on a
business trip and was explaining to
his maid, Bertha Lambke, how to use
the revolver, one of the new maya
zine weapons which shoot with great
force. His brother, the Mayor, was
there.
Mrs. Girard, mother of the victim,
says her daughter was standing in
front of dresser In her bedroom ar
ranging her hair when the shot came
through the window. She staggered
to the door and called to her mother,
saying she had been shot, and pitched
forward upon the floor, dying imme-
diately.
Mrs Tuckerman is the wife of Luz
cius c. Tuckerman, who has an estate
at Milton-on-H Hudson, Ulster County,
New York. She was the mother of
three children Her husband was in
formed by wire of the fatality and
started West to take the body home
for burial. General A. c. Girard, the
father of Mrs. Tuckerman, is widely
known in army circles. For many
years he was connected with the Med
ical Corps of the United States Army,
and formerly was in charge of the
United States General Hospital at
the Presidio, San Francisco. After
long service there he was retired
and came to Chicago to live. He is
at present superintendent of the med
ical division of John Crerar Library.
Recently he was stricken by paraly-
sis and went to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, to recuperate. He returned to
his duties here only recently, and his
daughter had come West to visit him,
following his recovery.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
SPORTSMAN LOST
IN QUICKsANDS
Boy Companion Tries in Vain to
Save Duck Hunter.
JOHN D. JENKINS DROWNED
Man Hopelessly Caught in New Jer-
sey Marsh Calmly Directs Erb to
Save Himself-Brave Struggle
For Rescue-Cries For Help.

Atlantic City, N. When wad-
ing to get ducks he had shot in Cor
sons Inlet, fifteen miles from here,
John D. Jenkins, wealthy sports
man, of Ardmore, Pa, stepped into
quicksand and was swallowed up be-
fore his companion, Frederick Erb, a
boy, could save him. Erb, too, came
near being lost in the bog. Only his
head and shoulders were above the
water when rescuers reached him.
When a search was made for jenkins
body no trace of it could be found.
They had not been out long when
a covey of black ducks rose. Jen-
kins and Erb both got good shots and
killed several
The ducks that were killed or
wounded fell in the marsh, where the
water was shallow and a rowboat
could not be nayigated. After row.
ing as far as they could, the hunters
moored their boats and started out
on foot to retrieve.
Jenkins threw off his coat and tried
to swim. On his first attempt he
found his high hip boots had filled
with water and sand, which weighted
him down. He tried to pull his feet
out of them, but did not succeed. He
shouted 'Quicksand! to Erb, who
then realized the danger for the first
time. Erb pulled off his jacket, and,
holding one corner, threw it out to
the sinking man. When he tried to
drag Jenkins toward him in that way,
however, the youth found that he,
too, wSs being swallowed up.
Save yourself, my boyl" cried
Jenkins.
Both hunters then shouted with all
their lung power in hope of attracting
others who might be in the swamp,
but their calls were not Immediately
answered. Gradually Jenkins sank
until only his head and shoulders
were visible. Despite this he kept
encouraging Erb to struggle toward
the shallow water they had passed
through.
Take your time, my boy. Don't
exhaust yourself" Jenkins kept say
ing, as the mud slowly dragged him
down. ''You can make 1t If you do
not get tired out"
Taking Jenkins advice Erb strug-
gled slowly in the mud. Turning
back he saw his friend had disap-
peared.
Erbs cries attracted the attention
of coast guards of the United States
Government station, and they put out
In boat which drew little water to
the spot A fruitless search for Jen-
kins' body was made.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
HALT ON JAPANESE BILLS
Governor Urges California Legis-
Iature to Omit Laws.
Suggests That Provision Be Made For
Census to Determine Whether Jap
anese Are Increasing in the State.

Sacramento, Cal. Governor Gil
lett sent to the Legislature a special
message urging that an appropriation
be made for taking a census of the
Japanese in the State, in which he
gave warning against any anti-Jap-
anese legislation.
The Governor received a telegram
from President Roosevelt, stating
that letter is on the way. The Gov
ernor said he did not know the nat
ure of the communication, but it
probably deals with the Japanese
question, and will throw more light
Ipon the negotiations between Japan
and the United States.
After stating that the bills intro
iuced by Assemblymen Drew and
Johnson and by Senator Sanford are
causing a serious agitation both here
and in Japan, and have been the sub
lect of an address to the National au-
thorities by the Japanese Govern
nent. the Governor reviewed the ne
zotiations between the two powers to
stop immigration. The message was
In part as follows:
'There is certain legislation now
pending before you which I believe to
be of grave concern, not only to our
State but to the Nation as well, and
which should be most thoughtfully
considered before it is acted upon.
'sCertain bills have been intro
iuced, some of which have been fav-
orably reported by your committee,
indirectly intended to affect the Jap
anese people-at least such is the
Impression abroad. These bills have
attracted the notice of the whole Ma;
ton and have caused Japan to call
the attention of our Government to
hem. They have produced an agita-
ton not only in our own country, but
throughout Japan, and the Japanese
Minister of Foreign Affairs has stated
20 the authorities at Washington that
if the bills should be passed the Gov
eminent of Japan would consider 1T
very embarrassing.
The Governor then reviews what
has been done by the Governments OF
the United States and Japan, result
Ing in compact for the restriction of
immigration, the provisions of which,
he says, Japan is now carrying out.
Figures are given showing a decrease
in the immigration of Japanese, and
the Governor says he knows OF moth
ing to sustain the assertion that the
Japanese population of California is
increasing. The massage continues:
To-day the relations between the
United States and Japan are very
friendly. Both arc great powers
among the nations of the world. Both
stand in a position, geographically.
to dominate and control the com,
merce of the Pacific Acting togeth-
err, they can dictate the policies which
other nations must pursue in the Far
East, and can preserve the trade
there. AS friendly allies many bene-
fits will inure to both nations and a
great commerce can be carried on be-
tween them to the advantage of our
people, but as enemies the commerce
of both can be driven from the ocean.
Every reason, therefore, exists why
there should continue between Japan
and our Government the most friend
ly relations, and it is the expressed
wish of each nation that @his shall be
so.'
FOR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
The Labor World

A State Federation of Labor will
be formed in North Dakota by spring.
Work on forming Boston Mass
water front council progressed rap
idly.
The semi-annual convention of car
penters' unions of Massachusetts was
held at Lynn.
Three labor disputes were reported
in Canada for November, 1908, with
a loss of time in 5715 working days.
immigration into Canada from Jan
nary to August, 1908, declined forty
six per cent, compared with the same
period of 1907.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
Halls OF Congress.

Senator Tillman insinuated that
some Federal Judges were on the
payrolls Of corporations.
The House Naval Committee was
defeated in its efforts to replace ma
rines on board warships.
The urgent deficiency bill was
passed and the postal savings bank
bill was considered in the Senate.
The President appointed national
council of arts, consisting Of eminent
architects, painters and sculptors.
under whose direction national
works will be planned and erected in
he future.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
SHOT BY MASKED ROBBERS.
Two Men Attacked When Woman
Rescucs Money in Kettle.

Lancaster Pa.--While Alfred
kaufman, an aged farmer of Paquea
township, was sitting at the bedside
of his sick wife, in company with Mr.
Kreider and Mrs. Cramer, two neigh
bors, two masked men entered the
room and demanded money. The
sick woman called to Mrs. Cramer
to give them what was in a kettle.
Mrs. Cramer picked up the kettle
and fled. The men shot at her, then
turned and shot Mr.. kaufman in the
neck, killing him. They shot Mr..
Kreider twice, dangerously injuring
him The robbers fled and have not
been captured The Haullmans some
years ago lost money in a bank fall
ure, and have since kept their cash in
their house. 1t is supposed that the
robbers knew this
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02

President Roosevelt declared he
would live most of his time in the
West after his return from Africa.
Edward H. Hyatt. superintendent
of public instruction in California,
determined to ask the next Legislat-
ure to provide textbooks for the pub
lie school children of that State at
public expense.
DR.. James A. Craig, professor OF
Semitic languages at Ann Arbor,
Mich, invented a system of short
hand when a student at McGil Uni
versity. He has used 1t constantly
for thirty years.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
DROPS ALL TRUST BILLS.
House Committee Refuses to Consider
Changes in Sherman Law.

Washington, D. C.-Following the
example of the Senate Committee on
the Judiciary, the House Committee
on Commerce adopted resolution
refusing to consider at this session
any bill amending the Sherman Anti
Trust act. There are many such bills,
and the resolution was designed as a
labor-saving device.
The reason given for the adoption
of the policy voiced In the resolution
is that this session is too short and
too far advanced to admit of the full
discussion so important measure
would call for
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
No Refuge On Earth Now For
Embezzlers and DefauIters

Washington, D. C.-The last haven
of refuge on earth for American bank
wreckers, embezzlers, defaulters and
other criminals of that class was re-
moved when the Senate ratified an
extradition treaty with Honduras.
1t is believed that under this treaty
Honduras may be persuaded 70 sur
render many old offenders who have
taken up residence there, although
that country has found them desira-
BILE because they always had ready
cash.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-02-02
EMPEROR MENELIK IS DEAD.
Empress Taitou Said to Have Seized
Reins of Power.

Paris, France. 1T is announced
from an official source that the EN-
peror Menelik of Abyssinia is dead,
and that the Empress Taitou has been
for some days directing public affairs.
1t is feared that the death of the
sovereign may produce serious trou.
BILE, chiefly at Adds Abeba, the cap
ital of Abyssinia, and that Europeans
there may be in danger.
King Menelik of Abyssinia bore in
his own realms the title Of Negus
Negusti, or King of Kings. He was
supposed to be descendant of the
Queen of Sheba, who visited King
Solomon, and he was a monarch OF
energy and, all things considered. en-
lightened views. He was born on
August II, 1914, and acceded to the
throne in 1866.