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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
SAYS TARIFF HURTS GROWERS
lcuLBERsoN COMMENTS ON De.
cIstoNs OF COURT AGAINST
TOBACCO CORPORATION.
DOUBTS ATTORNEY GENERAL
FROM RECENT SPEECH DOES NOT
BELIEvEH HE INTENDS 70 EN-
FORCE ANTLTRusT LAW.

/ Washington. May 12.-Declaring to
Tobacco growers that they are unlucky
to believe, themselves in the grasp of
of "conscienceless monopoly" Sena-
tor Taynter today asked for the pas
sage of an amendment permitting
growers to sell hand twist without a
duty of six cents per pound. The
|senator believed the removal of duty
would abolish the cause of the tobac-
leo troubles.
Al the conclusion of Paynter's adj
ldress, Senator Culberson took the
floor for comment on the recent court
decisions against the tobacco corpora
tion, instituted by the department Of
justice. He said four circuit judges
Ipf the United States had expressed
the opinion that this trust was a
monopoly and existed in violation of
the laws Of the United states's II
do not know what may be the PURPOSE
of the present attorney general In
respect to this suit said the.senotor,
''but he has made speech recently,
in which great doubt is thrown upon
the course he proposes to take with
reference to the enforcement of the
antitrust law. l want to call atten-
tion to the fact that the attorney gen.
eral of the United States in the case
brought by his department, which is
now pending before the supreme
court of the United States criticizes
the opinion OF the court below. in
favor of the government and against
and suggests. if know the
of the English language, that
if the opinion of the lower court is
the proper construction Of the law
that the administration proposes to
amend the law"
A. the request of Culberson the
speech of Attorney General Wicker.
sham, delivered in New York on
April 80 was ordered printed in the
Congressional Record.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
IMMENSE FUNERAL For
GREAT OPERA DIRECTORS

New York, May 1.-THE bo.ly of
Heinrich Conried, former direator Of
the Metropolitan Opera company, who
died in Moran. Australia. on April II,
was brought home yesterday on tie
steamer Cron Prinzezen Cecs',,s. Ten
thousand tickets have been issued for
the funeral services, to be held at
the Metropolitan opera hoiso tomor-
row morning. Famous opera stars
and musicians are to take part in tde
services for the former director of
the Metropolitan Opera company
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

A new stamp will be issued BY the
postoffice department on June / 70
commemorate the development Of the
Alaska yukon Pacific territory. The
following is a description: This stamp
win be red. rectangular. Of 2-cent de-
nomination only. In the center the
larger part of circle rests on the
lower panel and incloses ribbon
bearing the words Alaska-Y Yukon-Pa-
cific, 1909. and in the center of the
circle appears portrait of William
H. Seward. who ais secretary OF state,
conducted the negotiations for the purs
chase Of Alaska from Russia. The
name William H. Seward" appears
under the portrait On either side is
an eclipse containing the Arabic num-
eral 2, with laurel branches as a
background.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
ENGINEERS WILL Be
here NEXT MONDAY

Albert w. Thompson, Of Fort Col
Inns. Col. representing D. A. Camfiied.
president of the Empire Construction
company Of Colorado, expects to have
corps of engineers on the grouni
at Las Vegas so that work may begin
on the surveys on the Sanguiiuela ir-
rigation proposition next Monday,
May 18th. He announces that the
work will be pushed forward to COM
plete such survey with all possible
energy.
The construction company has six
ty days to survey the site with its en-
gineers to determine whether the plan
is profitable and feasible one ard
If it is decided to accept the PROPOSE
tion written contract must be en-
tered into with the board Of trustees
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
TROROUGHFARES PATR0LLED
TROOPS TAKE POSSESSION OF.
CENTRAL POST AND TELE-
GRAPH STATIONS.
employees INTEND TO FIGHT
RAILWAY MAIL CLERKS COVER
WALLS OF ENTIRE TOWN
WITH POSTERS.

s Paris, May 12.--Paris today resem-
bled city in state of siege, Dur
ing the night, troops took possession
of the central post and telegraph sta
tions and at daylight squads we're
picEeted around every branch Office
to protect the postal employees will
ing to work. The streets are patrol
led and ali exposed telegraph lines
are carefully watched. Soldiers have
been stationed in the sewers to pre-
vent the cutting of wires. Five hun
drec military teIegraphers and several
automobiles have been has
lilly massed, ready for instant SER
vice. General Dalstein, the military
governor of Paris has $4,000 troops
ready foriservice.
The walls OF the city this morning
were. covered with posters, announc-
ing that the fight would be continued
until the employees grievances had
been redressed Beyond the railway
mail clerks, the number OF idle Is few
At the strikers headquarters, secrecy
prevails. In the provinces, tactics
adopted here are being repeated. At
noon today eight strikers were arrest
ed while trying to enter the central
bureau.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
WRIGHTS HAVE SIXTY
MACHINES UNDER WAY

New York, May 12.-The minimum
price of the Wright aeroplane has
been fixed at seven thousand, five
hundred dollars But for high pow
er machine for war purposes carrying
two passengers, the desired price may
reach twenty-five thousand dollars.
The schedule of prices was announced
by Orville Wright who said he and
his brother Wilbur have sixty odd
machines under construction at the
Dayton, Ohio, plant. He declared that
the stories of their receiving fabulous
sums abroad is not true.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
CHICAGO WOMAN DONS
STAR, CLUB and PISTOL

Chicago, May 12.r-CAicago's first
police woman is Miss Josie w. Sulli.
van. She is special and has all the
powers of regular patrolman She
was given a star, club and whistle
yesterday, and was assigned to the
department store district, to catch
shop filters. The appointment was
made by Chief shippy, after decis-
ion as to the legality Of the proceed
ing was received from Corporation
Brupdage. BrundageW said
there was nothing to prevent the ap.
pointment of a woman on the police
Eorce.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
THREE LOSE LIVES
In WRECK in TEXAS

Denison, Texas, May IL. = Three
persons were killed. twenty-five injur-
ed and one scalded in wreck on the
Missouri. Kansas & Texas passenger
train near Bonita. Texas. last night.
The train was running at a high rate
of speed when the engine left the
tracks. Engineer Frasier and two
flagmen were killed. Among the in.
jured are Conductor Littlefield and
Express Messenger Wilder, who says
the wreck occurred where a freight
was wrecked yesterday. Wilder says
the crew had orders to run slow past
the place where the wreck occurred.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Detective Acquitted.

San Francisco, May 12.-After delib-
Grating for nineteen hours the jury
brought in verdict of acquital in the
case of Luther J. Brown, head of the
private detective bureau of the United
Railroads. Brown was on trial for
the alleged kidnapping Of Fremon.
Older, managing editor of the Bulle.-
in, against whom warrant for crimi.
nal libel on Brown bad been sworn
out in Los Angeles petty court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
pleased With Land.

DR.. Jno. w. Grimes. of Talladega
Springs. Ala. is spending several
days in Las Vegas. He has been in
specting the government land east OF
this city beyond the grant and he is
greatly pleased with it. He expects
ia, return to his home and bring back
a colony of Alabamans to locate here,
He Is taken with the climate and the
agricultural possibilities of San Miguel
county, and says that he does not
know of more ideal locality to make
his home.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
paneIna RrInas Death to Girl.

Chicago, May 12.-Mary Frone.
twenty years old, danced herself to
death in public dance hall yesterday
evening, according to the verdict of a
coroner's jury. The girl possessed a
frail constitution but waltzing was a
mania for her. She was told by her
not to exert herself, but the
music started, she forgot the warning
and danced continuously until the
last dance of the evening.
Then she was carried out of the
hall and died at hospital.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
TWENTY men
DROWN IN
RIVER
GASOLINE LAUNCH SINKS NEAR
PITTsBuRG WITH THIRTY
PASSENGERS.
SMALL CRAFT OVERCROWDED.
THIRD MORE MEN IN BOAT THAN
SMALL VESSEL COULD SAFE
~ CARRY.
SMALL GRAFT OVERCROWDED
SUCTION DRAWS MANY UNDER
OTHERS CHILLED IN WATER
WERE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY
STRICKEN BY CRAMPS.

Pittsburg, May IL. = Twenty men
were drowned last night. when a gas
oline launch, in which thirty work
men were passengers, sank and the
survivors of the accident tell of har.
rowing experience.
The men were on their way home
after their days work, frightening in
to overtime Thirty were crowded in
boat intended for twenty. William
Gotheridge. one Of the survivors,
says he felt the boat sink and the
next moment was in the water. After
struggling for three minutes he was
rescued by a man in a skiff. The ac-
cident took place in the Ohio river
four miles below Pittsburg, near
Schoenville.
All the men in ithe boat were en-
ployes Of the Pressed Steel Car com
pany When the boat sank the men
were drawn down by the suction and
others, chilled in the water. were
stricken by cramps.
Another survivor says that he was
struggling in the water when q
steamer passed. He called for help,
hut heard only the response You're
crazy" and the steamer passed on.
Searching parties worked all night.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
GENERAL HAMS WILL
Fight TO LAST DITCH

Flushing, N. Y May IA confer
ence was held here today, between
Attorney Mcintyre and the prisoners
father General P. G. Hams, and Maj
or Hams the captains brother. to de
termine steps for further defense.
General Hains said:
Il have been fighter all my life
ana will not be discouraged now. The
campaign isn't ended and I'll fight to
the last ditch to clear the name Of
Hams and free my son. am con-
fident he will be acquitted"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Dies Of .sriahrs Disease.

Charles Holtzman- died this morr
ing at $3.50 after residence of only
eight days in this city He was af-
fiicted with Bright's disease and was
travelling on account of his health.
He was twenty-three years of age and
a resident of Meridosia. Illinois. Pend
ing the receipt of word the remains
are being held at J. c. johnson G
Sons establishment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
viii Arrest Trespassers.

Jim Leonard is in the city. today
from Trout Springs He says that he
is making preparations to wage re-
lentIess warfare on fishermen this
year and that anyone who tries to
take trout within the boundaries of
his land win be arrested and prosecu-
ted. He was overrun by fishermen
last year.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Mapried at Parsonage.

j. H. Callahan and Miss Nellie Lit
trell of Ration, were married by Rev.
H. Van valkenburgh, the Methodist
pastor here, yesterday morning The
bride is the second daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Littrell of Ration,
and has resided in Colfax county all
her life. She is sister of Mrs. Chas
H. Stevenson OF this city.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

Barney Warner and Mrs. Warner
send messages from Harvey's which
popular resort they will operate this
season, that they are as busy as u
whole swarm of bees getting the place
ready for their opening day Saturday
the 18th. Five guests are there al
ready in advance of the date set for
the beginning of business.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
John orth Again Missino.

Painesville, Ohio. May H. John
Salvador. "the missing John Orth,s.
was still missing today. Before leav-
ing last night he said he was annoyed
by publicity and would leave. He
started towards Cleveland.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

San Francisco. May H. Broughton
Brandenburg. the magazine writer, ac-
cused in New York Of grand larceny
in connection With the sale Of an ar
ticle, alleged to have been written by
Grover Cleveland. left. for the east
this morning, in charge of a detec-
tive. He did not resist extrad1tion.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
d 500 by the court for each viola

ed 500 by the court for each viola
ton.
A jury in the case against Messick,
Mcnamara and Wernz, found in the
possession of arms belonging to the
government. was secured at the noon
hour and it was thought the trial of
these accused parties would occupy
the afternoon and probably all day to-
morrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Epidemic Of Measles.

Chicago, May 12.-C Chicago is in the
grip of an epidemic of measles. In
the last nine days a total of 651
cases had been reported to the health
The average is 70 a
day, while in normal times not more
than 20 are reported daily.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

Winnipeg. May 12.-The labor trou-
bles between the Canadian Pacific
railway an the Federation of Mechan-
ical unions. have been amicably set
tied and both sides start anew with
clean slate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

Cruz Hays. brother of Domingo
Hays, is said to have committed sui
eide by the poison route at Apache
Springs ranch yesterday. No parti-
culars are at hand. He was aged
about AZ years and is survived by I,
family.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Twenty-Eour More Hanged.

Constantinople, May 1.-THE capi-
tol saw another batch of executions
yesterday when twenty-four mutineers
of the army and navy, were hanged
in public in the city limits. This
makes a total of thirty-eight execu-
tions since April 13.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12

OF the Las Vegas grant to complete
the great irrigation system within one
year.
Mr.. Camfeld is satisfied that he will
take up the proposition as he has been
over the ground thoroughly himself
and has studied the reports Of the
engineers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-12
Child travels Alone.

Little Mildred Evans, aged six
years. and her doll took passage on
No. / by way of Santa Fe for Alamosa,
Colo, all alone sby themselves and
happy enough to be together on the
trip. She is the daughter of Col.
Jack Warren, of Mora, and goes to
join her mother in the Colorado city
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
TO MAKE BIG IMPROVEMENTS.

The Globe Dry Goods company is
preparing TO make big improvements
in their big double store at the corner
of Fourth and Main streets.
A large partition will be removed
and the floor space of the suit and
cloak department and the millinery
department will be increased each Of
them several hundred feet of floor
space.
Before undertaking this work OF
remodeIing the Globe has inaugurat-
ed a great big remodeIing sale, which
begins Tuesday, June 4, and con-
tinues until June To-
At this sale there will be great
sacrifices of all the goods in the vari-
Gus departments, which are TO be re-
modelled and enlarged
The Globe store is growing i'm fav-
or with the people constantly.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Tomorrow morning at the hour for
the usual morning services, the grad
uation exercises of the primary de-
partment of the Methodist Sunday
school will be conducted. Rev. For
syth will deliver sermon especially
appropriate for the children put
which will be of interest to all and
cordial invitation to attend the exer-
cises is issued to the public.
Tomorrow evening at the Decqra-
tion Day exercises at the Presbyterian
church Mr.. e. A. Sherman VIII rem
der a solo. the words OF which ne
arranged. the air being the same as
that of a famous bass solo. The
composition is said to be very beau
tiful indeed.
r. Moore left this afternoon via
the Midland for his home In Erie ra.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
THINKS JEFF AN OLD MAN.
Especial to The Sentinel.l

New York, May 29.-Jack John
son. the colored heavyweight cham
pion pugilist, made the following an
nouncement recently from box in a
local theater:
1.-The public nor anybody in this
house will ever live to see James J.
.Jeffries and Jack Johnson light Jet-
fries is a pretty old man-too old to
get into condition He carries too
much fat. | am confident and posi-
tive that the public will never see
Johnson and Jeffries fight. l am go
ing to California to fight AL kauf-
man"
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

George Belsey of the Morning
News was knocked down by horse
man, who was driving a herd of cat
tie. this afternoon, and for while
il was feared that he was injured; /;
but he revived without medical as
sistance and was none the worse for
his experience. lie
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
Attention. w. O. w.!

All members of Book Cliff Camp,
No. 81, Woodmen of the World, are
notified TO meet Mt 1. o. o. #. Hall,
Sunday, May 30, at 1 o'clock sharp,
to attend the funeral of our late
neighbor, Thomas Tenant All MEM
bers of the drill team are requested
to attend in uniform.
w. Nj. MERRILL. c. c.
c. Ii. RICH, Clerk.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
Attention. K. of P.i

All members of Junction Lodge
No. 124, knights of Pythias, are re-
quested to meet tomorrow, sunday
afternoon, 1. O. o. +. hall, at o'clock
sharp. for the purpose of attending
the funeral of Thomas Tennant, Jr.
CHARLES GASHO, X. r. 5.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
ROOM ON SPECIAL CAR.

A special Pullman will leave here
for Denver Monday evening. May 81
on train No. q. This is to take care
of the teachers going east anyone
wanting space in this car can phone
Junction ii or the Rio Grande city
ticket office.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
SKEGG'S LAND BULLETIN.
ROOM II REED BUILDING.

acres of bearing orchard adjoin-
ing town; mountain water; 3-room
house; good crop assured. Only s3,-
500.
20 acres; 13 In alfalfa; ridge land,
none better in the valley. the best
tree land full water right: some
thing fine and cheap at the money.
$500 per acre.
A pair of city lots; good location;
water and sewer; for. only $3.50. The
only pair left in town at this price.
8 acres bearing orchard, apples,
pears and peaches; full crop assured,
no damage done so far; for $1,000;
l mile from town. Should produce
$4,000 this year.
Room II Reed Block.
See Skeggs-he always has bargains.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Now is the ideal time to take a
drive through the valley. Order your
buggy or carriage from Barton &
Terril.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

If you are a sufferer from Head
aches call on Chas. Gasho, Optometr-
list, room 81 Reed block, who has
given hundreds of persons the de-
sired relief by removing the cause.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

The fruit is now out of all dan
ger of frost. and the next thing to- do
is to cultivate your orchards with
one of those Planet Jr orchard cul-
tivators at McCary's.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

If Colorado Fruit G. Commercial
stock has any value, send me bid
on five shares. L. Walker, Cald-
we'll Ida
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

If you want to get farm loan
quick. come and see us..-The Coe
Investment Co.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
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high place for himself in the world
of lyceum and platform entertainers.
Mrs. Rice is also most brilliant
reader and impersonator. The re-
ception was in every way a very
pleasant affair.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Half fare to Denver and return via
Colorado Midland.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

This afternoon at her beautiful
home on Chipeta avenue. Mrs. V. C.
Talbert entertained about forty ladies
at delightful musicale. 1t was one
of the prettiest and most brilliant
functions of the spring. The pro
gram was made up with exquisite
numbers by several of the city's best
known vocalists and musicians
Readings by Mr.. and Mrs. Phidelah
Rice also ranked among the extreme
ly enjoyable features of the after
noon.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29
VERY PRETTY. BUT NOT TRUE.

IL is all very well to give
your champion or the man that
hands the orders out to your
editorial force a good send off
when he has II chance to get in
the lime light" but it is rather
amusing when in order to give
tbs send-off the facts are ter
ribIy stretched. For instance,
with great headlines and high
sounding terms the Morning Vel
low announced yesterday MORN
ing that Hon. james w. Bucklin.
the father of Grand functions
charter movement, delivered an
address in Pueblo Thursday
night TO "a very large and en-
thusiastic audience"
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

A large number of ladies and gen
flemen called at the hospitable home
of the Rice family on Rood avenue
and First street last evening during
the hours of the reception given by
Miss May Rice in honor of Mr.. Phi
delah Rice and his bride who recent
Iy came to the city from the east to
spend the summer. The reception
was of an informal nature. The
guests were admitted at the door by
Little Ruth Marie Smith. In the
receiving line were Miss May Rice
and Mr.. and Mrs. Phidelah Rice. In
the library Miss Edith Turner pre-
sided at a bowl filled with delicious
punch. Later the guests went into
the dining room or onto the lawn,
refreshment tables being arranged
both in the dining room and on the
lawn, and were served with ices and
cake. During the evening delightful
musical numbers were rendered by
the Boyer orchestra which was To-
Gated on the front veranda. The
many guests were charmed with the
bride of Mr.. Rice. she is a young wo-
man of lovely personality. There
We're many warm greetings also for
Mr.. Rice himself, who has won
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Then the Yellow proceeded to set
forth most prominently that MIR.
Bucklin was introduced by Ex-Gov.
AIva Adams and went ON to quote
what Ex-Gov. Adams said. in praise
of Mr.. Bucklin. calling him one of
the great thinks of the state, etc, etc.
Yet the facts in the matter are
that the audience was not large and
that Gov. Alva Adams did not intro
duce the speaker at all but then ii
sounded big for the Yellow to state
that Ex-Gov. Adams was there and
introduced the speaker.
A gentleman by the name of Nj. H.
Fitch introduced Mr.. Bucklin and yet
the Yellow goes to work and tells.
actually details, what GOV. Adams
said in introducing Mr.. Bucklin-
Then as to the crowd, here is what
the Pueblo Chieftain, the great char
ter advocate of Pueblo, says:
The size of the audience which
gathered last night to hear Mr. Buck
lin was disappointing to those who
are working for Pueblo to obtain a
commission government.
But then perhaps the Yellow S ac-
count of the meeting was written a
day or two before the meeting was
really held.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

The last meeting of the present
social season was held yesterday al
ternoon by the Jolly Thimble Club at
the home of Mrs. Herman Hoesch on
Grand avenue and Fifth street. Near
ly all of the members of the popular
social organization were in attend
ance and Mrs. Anstiss, of Chicago
who is in the city the guest of Mrs
Neeb. was the guest of honor at the
meeting. The afternoon was spent
in a merry manner. Two pretty ut
tie girls served punch all during the
afternoon and there was novel con-
test in which each lady was given
square cloth on which was outlined
bird and was asked to stitch the out
line. A prize was offered for the
best piece of work and Mrs. Neeb
was the winner. the favor was
beautiful cup and saucer. In guess
ing contest Mrs. Rogers won the
prize. box of stationery. The
luncheon was elegant and elaborate
and the service was lovely. 1t was
one of the most pleasant meetings the
club has ever held and they have all
been pleasant meetings.
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Sentinel want ads bring results,
The daily sentinel., 1909-05-29

Harold-Who was that homely
looking chap saw you with yesterday,
Percy?
Percy-Look out, now Harold: that
was my twin brother.
Harold-Pardon me, old chap;
ought to have known.-Chicago Jour
nal