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The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
Thirty.four Frustrated.

New York.-The fourth day of un-
abated heat that has afflicted this city
at a late hour has recorded t~hirty-four
cases of pr~ostration and three suicides.
The mercury went to 90 officially at 3
o'clock Thursday afternoon.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

One hundred Chicago young women.
describing their ideal for a husband,
united in demanding that he must be
the head of the house." Those artful
minxes are evidently determined to
catch a man apiece.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
MOON WAS CAPTURED.
Astronomer See Refutes Old Theory OF
Earth's Origin.

Berkeley, Cal.-That he had mathe-
matically proved a discovery that the
moon was a planet captured by the
earth from space, and not a detached
portion of our globe, wal the announce
ment made by Prof. T. j. j.. See, as
tronomer in charge of the naval obserya-
tory at Mare Island, in a report to the
Astronomical Society of the Pacific. He
rejects entirely the long accepted theo-
~ of Laplace and Sir George Darwin,
ascribing earthly origin to the moon, Inc
declares this discovery is supported by
rigorous mathematical proof, based on
the methods of Hill, Poincare and OAR
win.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

No one will cast a reflection or the
premier of England because he es
caped from s~uffragettes at a meeting
by a side door. Because public opin-
ion likes a mar to be brave, it does
not necessarily follow that it requires
him to be follhardy.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Judging by The number and promi-
nence of wealthy 'Friscans involved
in the silk-smuggling scandals, San
Francisco is taking kindly to the new
exclusion law and making the best
nf III
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

A member of the douma says Russia
is on the brink of economic and politi-
cal ruin. And only a slight push is
needed to precipitate her where she'll
land with a dull, sickening thud.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Statistics show that there are twice
as many births as deaths in Grand
Rapids. Still, this does not account
altogether for the growth OF the
Mace.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
Iumns with Child to Death.

New York.-With her arms tightly
clasped around her s-year-old daughter,
Lillian, Mrs. Hannah Munthe jumped
from the roof of a ive-story apartment
house. Both were driven insane through
grieving over the death Of another child.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
SOUTH African Trade.

In 1908 British South Africa im-
ported 1922. 000, 900 worth of goods and
exported 1926, o00. 900 worth of prod
ucts, gold and diamonds. Great Brit
ain took $12,5 soc, 900 less than in 1907
and "other countries $780, 900 worth
more.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
SHOT HIS
Young Suitor Then Shot Self, Probably
Fatally.

Norfolk, Va.-Daisy Holcomb, aged 10
years, to whom he had long been pay
ing court, was shot and seriously
wounded today by William Wallace,
aged 81 years, in Portsmouth. Wallace
then shot himself in the abdomen. The
girl was leaving the Portsmouth knit
ting mills for her home. She refused
to stop and talk with Wallace, and he
began shooting. Wallace will probably
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
Boy of Nine a Murderer.

Waco, Tex.-A 9-year-old boy, George
Cohen, living in Edgefield, a suburb of
Waco, shot Maggie Farrell, II years old,
killing her almost instantly, using a
target rifle. They quarreled about some
thing while playing and slapped each
other
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

That newborn future Queen of Hol-
land will be quite in line in that COM
ing day when woman Is to rule the
world and mere mar be taught to
know his proper place.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
Three Dead. Eight Frustrated.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Three deaths, eight
prostrations, two cases Of suicide and
one attempt at self-destruction, were Re.
ported to the police Tuesday, as partly
due to the hot weather.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

The reported discovery of a Wen
nese physician that every man has his
bad day is no new one. This life is
for very few, M whose succeeding
days make it one grand, sweet song.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

A Jailed affinity broker, whose spe-
cialty was duping widows, credits his
downfall to his good looks. He should
have remembered that handsome is as
handsome does.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

One of the features of the twen-
tieth century life most horribly mis-
branded is that form of gasoline In
toxication known "joy riding"
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Perhaps this will be the last sum-
mer in which man can enjoy a view
of the deep blue sky unobstructed by
airships.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

The girl who lost two $50 bllis
through a hole in her stocking mas
learned that a stitch in time saves
nine.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
Blinded By the Heat.

Montgomery, Ala.-Win O'Connell, .
fireman on the Mobile and Ohio railway,
was rendered temporarily blind from
heat prostration Friday. He win likely
die.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

They Kissed one Of D'Annunzio's
plays in Milan. This mean 1t VIII be
as great a success in New York as 1t
is a failure in Milan.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Canada retorts airily that her pros
perity has removed much OF the re-
cent necessity for more nelghpofll-
ness.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

France is going to police the air.
With fly cops?
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
90 FRUSTRATED IN NEW YORK.

New York.-It wa 90 in the shade
Tuesday. As dusk came, a fresh breeze
brought relief. More than twenty pros
t~rations occurred, and at least two sui
cides were caused by the high tempera-
furo
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Count Zeppelin would have better
success if he could train his alrsnlp
to stand without being hitched.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

A tree appears to be to an airship
what an unchartered rock is to an
ocean vessel.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

If the shoe pinches take it back. The
municipal court say so.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02
WANTS BLACK HAND LAW.
Representative Kennedy Would Give O1
tenders Life Imprisonment.

tenders Life Imprisonment.
neutrality-suspicious. for life is
the penalty which Representative Ken
nedy of Ohio proposes shall be inflicted
on all agents of the black hand and kid
napers who use the mails for their
.nefarious purposes. He introduced q bill
providing such punishment. The bill
provides that recipients Of such mail
who fail to turn it back to the postoffice
officials for investigation shall be liable
to 500 fine.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

The new Dutch baby is going to be
very important as long as n a
no little brother.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Here is where the mosquito casts
his vote for the open-work shirt
waist.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

1t should be noted that the Zeppe-
lin airship hardly v has to be car
ried home in a baggage Ear.
The Tupelo journal., 1909-07-02

Jules Verne once more is vindi-
Gated, but the trip to the moon is still
to be taken.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
|RAVISHERS
SPIRITED
AWAY
RUsE or OFFICERS PREvENTs'
LYNcHING IN WEST vIR-
GINA VILLAGE
REMOVED ON SPECIAL TRAIN
ACCOMPANIED BY GOVERNOR
AND MILITIA NEGROES ARE
TAKEN AWAY
SOLDIERS Awe Big Mob
AT POINT OF BAYONETS THEY
FORCE BACK cLAMoRING
CROWD
REMOVED ON SPECIAL TRAIN
ACCOMPANIED BY GOVERNOR
AND MILITIA NEGROES ARE
TAKEN AWAY
SOLDIERS Awe Big MOB
AT POINT OF BAYoNETS THEY
FORCE BACK cLAMoRiNG
CROWD

Gassaway, w. Va. Nov 5.--Resi-
dents Of this town awoke this morn
ing to find that the two negroes un-
der arrest in connection with the
brutal assault on Mrs. Albert Lock
hold, near here Wednesday, had
been taken from the jail here. placed
aboard a special train and rushed to
the county jail at Sutton, w. Va,
during the night. Every precaution
was taken to guard the negroes from
mob violence. When they left the
Jail they were surrounded by nation
al guardsmen and deputy sheriffs
and accompanied by Governor Glass
cock, the members of his staff ana
the mayor of Gassaway The negroes
will be given a preliminary hearing
today and the militia will continue
to protect them. A large number Of
local people started for Sutton to-
day, but it is not believed there is
any further danger of lynching.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
ASSAULTS BROTHER LAWYER,
II. S. PRIEST LOSES SELF CON
TRoL DURING A CIVIL
SUIT
SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE
OFFENDED JURIsT RESORTS TO
DRASTIC MEASURES TO PRE-
SERVE DIGNITY

st. Louis, Nov. 5.-H. S. Priest, for
mer judge of the United States dis
trict court here, was fined $500 today
for assaulting fellow attorney be-
fore Judge Muench's division of the
circuit court yesterday. He was also
disbarred from practicing in the di
vision in which the row occurred until
a formal public apology has been con-
summated.
Judge Priest is widely known as
counsel for the Waters-Pierce Oil Co.,
the United Railways of st. Louis ano
other large interests. He was arguing
a case on behalf of the st. Louis Trac-
tion company yesterday, when John
A. Gillian, an attorney for certain
claim holders, challenged the accuracy
of Judge Priests statements. Infur-
lated, Judge Priest rushed at Gillian
and struck him with such force that
Gillian fell over a chair. He has been
under the care of a physician since.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
Especial Dispatch)

Ration, N. NJ, Nov. 5.-Newell Bel
ford, wealthy ranchman who has
resided southeast of Ration on ranch
for thirty years past, was yesterday ad-
Judged insane in the district court
here by Judge w. j. Mills and ordered
committed to the New Mexico Hos
pital for the Insane at Las Vegas.
The case of Mr.. Belford is pathetic
one. Although the owner of nine hun
dred acres of land in Colfax county,
besides livestock and personal proper
ty of considerable value. he finds him
self at the advanced age of seventy
years, insane and forced to spend his
declining years in an asylum, while his
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
TAFT CALLS TY COBB
A DISTINGUISHED GEORGIAN

Savannah, Ca, Nov. 5.-President
Taft slept late today and delayed
the program for a sightseeing trir
that had been arranged, for nearly an
hour. At o'clock this afternoon he
left for Charleston.
An hours sail on the riyer,son the
revenue cutter Yamacraw, was arst
on the program During the trip he
was saluted with the washington
guns Of savannah's famous militia
organization, the Chatham artillery.
The guns are revolutionary relics
and were presented to the artillery
at the time of General Washington's
visit to this city.
The president was then taken for
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

could not be duplicated from the
ranks of frstclass minstrel troupe.
Mr.. Prentice, as Admiral Pomposo,
was specially suited to his part, act
ing as pompous as a real member of
the royalty Capt. Tarpaulin. portray
ed by Mr.. Dutt, was good. Roy Ster-
ling, Bonnie's lover, which part was
played by Mr. Smith, could not have
been better acted. He made a typical
fisherman and a better sailor. His
solos were one of the treats of the
evening. Mr.. Peterson as Count Cas-
tinetti, could put a real count to
shame.
1t would not be complete without
giving special mention to the work
of the chorus the Spanish dancers,
the bridesmaids minuet and the
bonita caprice The chorus sang with
an evenness and volume which show
ed careful and conscientious train.
ing under an able director, and right
here full credit is due Mrs. Charles
Kohn under whose direction "Prin-
cess Bonnie" was given. It was she
who selected the cast, drilled it and
the chorus, and taught the attractive
steps and dances. And Just credit
must also be given the members of
the chorus, for without them, the
show would have been impossible,
since good singing, catchy songs and
lively music, is what makes an opera.
The Spanish dance was very pretty,
in fact the prettiest of the three, al
5hough both the bridesmaids minuet
Ind bonita caprice, including the first
named dance, were so we'll received
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05


a fast ride over the automobile course
arriving at Thunderbolt Casino at
noon, where luncheon was served. On
the way back the president passed
before all the school children Of the
city.
Mr.. Taft made happy speech at a
banquet here last night. He made a
big hit by referring to "Ty" Cobb, the
famous batsman Gof the, Detroit ball
team. as one of Georgia's distinguish
ed citizens. At one time during his
speech there were cries Of Second
term and the old Cleveland yell Of
-four years more" The president.
amid laughter, said he had heard the
same expression from another audi.
ence, in the District of Columbia.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
OPERA HOUSE WAS PACKED
FAvoRITEs RECEIVED DESERVED
APPLAUSE WHICH WAS
s} UNsTINTED
SOME SPLENDID SINGING
SOLOS AND CHORUS WORK uN-
ECUALLED-MAY REPEAT
PERFORMANCE

What makes an amateur show go is,
of course, the loving friends OF the
near actors and actresses in the
audience The average amateur whose
stunt goes big in a house filled with
people who call him by his first
name, would get the axe in a ten
cent vaudeville. And this is the sec
ret of many sad blow to the fond
hopes of the stage struck. George
AIDES advice to amateurs, When in
doubt, try it on the box Office" Is
good except when the receipts are
promised to something for the good
Of Las Vegas. In such case this test
is yalueless.
Princess Bonnie" at the Duncan
opera house last night, was an enor-
nous success not only because ev.
efybody ii the audience was d friend
or acquaintance Of everybody on the
stage and held a good thought for
the performance every minute. but
because the show was really first
class and the best amateur perform
ance ever given in this city.
There were some numbers of ex-
ceptional merit, notably the singing
of Miss Marguerite Cunningham,
who, as Princess Bonnie" appeared
to excellent advantage last night.
Possessed of a cultured soprano voice
of rare volume, Miss Cunningham
literally won the hearts of her audi
ence by her beautiful solos. Mrs.
Bessie Ilfeld, as Kitty Glover, belle of
the village, was another who scored
an enviable hit, her acting and sing
ing being of such ease and grace as
to compare favorably with the aver
age prima donna. Mrs. Esther Nc
Nair Reynolds as "Auntie Crab"
played her part, which was extreme
1y difficult, to perfection and received
her full share of applause for her
clever singing and acting
Miss Muriel Hill, as Donna Pom
poso, wife of the admiral, sang sweet
'ly and acted her part well
When it comes to bringing down
the house however, you must give
it to George Kinkel. In the role Of
"Shrimps, champion canoeist and
jack ofkall trades, in love with Kitty,
he was greeted with perhaps more
enthusiasm than any singer of the
evening when he sang, For It's Funny
How 1t Goes, being parody on sew
eral local business men.
Another who received deserved ap-
plause was Orrin Blood, who in the
part of Salvador, body guard to Ad-
miral Pomposo and funny man."
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
DECISION BY JUDGE M'FIE
CONTINENTAL TIE & LUMBER CO.,
AND MAXWELL LAND GRANT,
PLAINTIFFS
VICTORY FOR c. A. sPIEss
LAS VEGAS LAWYER LEADING
COUNSEL FOR WINNING
LlTlGANTs

III the celebrated case of the Con-
Tie & Lumber Co., and the
Maxwell Land Grant Co., VS.. William
IA Bartlett, a Chicago millionaire, AS
sociate Justice John r .McFie in the
district court for Santa Fe county, sit
ting at Santa Fe, late yesterday after
noon rendered judgment against Bart
lett and in favor Of the Continental
Tie & Lumber Co. and th9 Maxwell
Land Grant Co., In cause involving
the title to 10000 acres Of timber val.
ued at approximately $250.000.
This is case which has attracked
the attention of the bar inS New MexiG 7
for some time, both by reason Of II X
value of the property involved and
Intricate questions of Law which ,
in the cause. The foremost leg#
lent in the southwest took part /
case. bartlett, who il : Is "a. =
uers q James 4. 7atte1 3 aa tll4
wheat king and multimillipnaire III
x 4. AIart
Chicago, was represented BIZ WiiIian.
Al. Hawkins. of El Pasu. Texas George
4. Merrick, of Chicago, and A. A.
Jones and r. p. Twltchell, Of Las We
gas The interests Of the Continental
Tie and Lumber Co.. ana the Maxwell
Land Grant Co.. were represented BY
Chas. A. spiess, Of .this6 dty. to whom
the greatest credit IS for the vics
tory. Mr. spiess had Associated with
him in the case, Judge Beaman Of Den.
yer; A. G. McChesney. Of Trinidad.
and Frank Springer of Las Vegas.
The case just decided has been pend
ing before the court for over a year..
or since March, 1908. The timber lano
involved is located in northeast New
Mexico in the vicinity of vermejo
Park, where Bartlett owns a big ranch
and maintains a palatial residence,
and where he spends a part of each
year with his family and friends.
1t is almost certain that Bartlett will
not abide by the decision OF Judge
McFie, but will carry the case
through the territorial supreme court
and up to the United States supreme
court for final adjudication.
r. .
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
ALLEGED PARIS TMURDERESS
MAKING DESPERATE Fight

crack-brainedN youth" said the Judge.
Nine. Steinheil confronted with her
various conflicting statements, finally
gave way to an agonized flood of tears.
When the Judge pinned her down with
the proof that she had concealed the
Jewels she afterwards said had beet
stolen, she turned her back to the
judge and with crossed arms and
flashing eyes, admitted she had done
so, justifying her action by the moth.
erly instinct of shielding her daugh-
ter from the knowledge that the jew
els came from her lover.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
UNCLE SAM FILES SUIT
AGAINST CATTLE COMPANY

FL Paso. Nov. 5.-A suit was field
today by the government At So.
corro, N. M, against the Victoria Land
and Cattle Co., to condemn sevarIl
thousand acres Of land necessary foh
a reservoir site incident to the eopS
struction of the Elephant Butte irfis
cation project, which will reclaim z25,-
900 acres Of land in the Rio Grande
valley.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
GOVERNMENT FofKcEs
TRIUMs8 iN NICARAGUA

Managu, Nicaragua, Nov. 5.-Gov-
ernment troops defeated the revolu-
tionists in a sharp engagement today.
many of General Estrada's followers
being killed, wounded or captured. The
government lost fifteen men, includ-
ing General Castillo Chammoro. Presi-
dent Zelaya's forces attacked the
rebel general, Fornos Diaz, at Paso'
Las Lajas. last night. capturing that
point The rebels fled in many direc-
tions and are being pursued.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

Paris, Nov. 5.-Mme. Steinheil, ac-
cused of double murder, again took
the stand today and the presiding
judge continued his merciless exami-
nation Nine. Steinneil plainly show
ed the effects of her trying ordeal
of the last two days, but she bore up
bravely under the examination.
Judge Deyalles classed as pure
invention the confession yesterday
of Rene Collard, an actor, who claim
ed to be implicated in the murders
Inquiry has established he is a
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
JACK Johnson INVESTS in
MAGNIFICENT RACING C5n

Chicago, Nov. 5.--Jack Johnson has
a brand new automobile. He returned
here yesterday with IT. It is a won.
O9uliQ c9DEt on r5s3Efj
derful blue and cream colored auto,
and johnson is as much pleased with
his purchase as a kid with his first lit
tie red wagon Johnson claims he can
go seventy miles an hour most any
where"
I've been fined in nearly every
town I've been in for speeding" be re
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
PEARY TO GET $f.2o
a WORD FoR STORY

New York, Nov. 5.Forher presi.
dent Roosevelt has lost his record as
being the highest paid author in the
world for the. narrative Of his big game
hunt in Africa. 1t has been generally
understood he is to receive a dollar q
word but now a comparatively new
magazine announces it has contracted
to pay Commander Robert 2. Peary.
s1.20 word for a story of about 50 900
words, concerning his adventures in
seeking the North pole.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
SENATOR ALDRIcH TO
STUDY MONETARY SYSTEM

Philadelphia, Nov 5 5Senator Aid
rich left New York this morning on bis
long promised tour west as chairman
of the monetary commission. The
journey will consume about two weeks.
His itinerary includes stops at a NUM-
her of cities in the middle west.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

marked with mingled pathos and
in his tone. And don't thinIf
right. I've never hurt anybody u
Johnson's expansive smile, swasb
chief response when the N statement
credited To- Jeffries. that he could stop
Johnson in, six rounds was repeated
he him.
Maybe The bout viii end in six
rounds' he said but Jeffries has
nerv
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

plans changed
ngispu Londan with
October 26 arriving Adama the following
from his immediate party Adama
Londianain five
the northern
and is hunting ground the visit which eagerly an
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
Welt REPORTED
KILLED IN WILDS OF
AFRICA, While HUNTING
Although Persistent no Confirmation Of
Sensational Rumor Has Been Obtained
Washington Scouts its Authenticity.

Washington. 5This city startled today
president Theodore
killed Africa where he hunting Although
the
the foundation for the dgen
failed confirm it.
pouring in from all the United
States making the widespread
slightest received Smithsonian
fatality accident the Roosevelt expedi
The as
nothing this it evident that the
Associated
confidential whose reliability unquesoned
apparently certain tding any
otherwise Col Roosevelt this
by of the foreign cables This establish the fact
the report foundation.
effort being made get into direct communication with
communication this require several days time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
WEALTHY COLFAX COUNTY
RANCHMAN ADJUDGED INSANE

property is placed in the hands of a
guardian.
For years Belford has lived alone on
his ranch, he being bachelor Only
recently, when he began to show signs
of insanity, nephew went to the
ranch to watch over him. His halluci-
nation seems to be a fear that some
unknown persons are pursuing him to
murder him. Oftentimes according to
witnesses who testified at his hearing,
Belford would call attention to imagin-
airy persons who he claimed were lurk-
ing in the woods and brush near his
home.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05
Friends pon,t ReIleve Il

New York. Nov. 5Reports that former president
his life while hunting Africa credited
friends could the traced authentic
Neither Douglas Robinson brothenaw Col
Abbott editor of The Outlook, OF which
eiate editor had heard Of accident
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

Belford was received as patient at
the asylum last night, being brought
down from Ration by deputy sheriff
of Colfax county.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-11-05

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