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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
CHICAGO HIS NEXT STOP
FORCED TO MAKE BRIEF SPEECH
Es ALONG WAY FROM GAR
PLATFORM
In EXCELLENT SPIRITS
GIVEN GREAT OVATION IN HUB
CITY WHERE He WAS GUEST
AT BIG BANQUET

Boston, Sept. 15.-Well tanned by
the sea breeze while enjoying a par
tial rest at the summer capitai at
Beverly for the past five weeks, Pres
ident Taft today began his $4,000
mile tour Of the west and south, when
he left Boston early this morning on
a special train bound for Albany, the
first lap Of his far western tour.
The president began his speech
making tour last night at banquet
given him by the Boston Chamber of
Commerce. and devoted most of his
address to explaining the new tariff
bill. He was given a great ovation
by the people of this city. Two thous-
and guests attended the banquet,
which was held at Mechanics hall. ~.
The presidents next notable address
will be delivered tomorrow in Chi
cago, where he will be all day and
night The president is looking for
ward with keen delight to his long
journey, in which he will meet thous-
ands of people and proclaim the pur-
poses of the Taft administration in
numerous speeches The president is
in excellent health, buoyant spirits
and fine voice.
Speaks at Worcester
Worcester, Mass, Sept 15.--At a
brief stop shortly before noon, Presi-
lent Taft addressed a mammoth
,rowd from the rear platform Of his
special train. He was given a royal
Welcome.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
DAMAGE TO BLACK ROCK
DAM AGGREGATES 100000


Albuquerque, N. M, Sept. 15.-H. F.
Robinson, superintendent of irrigation
for the Pueblo Indians, who was in the
city yesterday, reports that it viii
take about 100000 to repair the dam.
aged Black Rock dam of the govern
ment near zuni, Mckinley county.
The reservoir still retains enough
water in storage to irrigate the crops
that will be under ditch next year.
The government has not positively an
nounced whether the dam will be re-
built Two reclamation service en-
gineers have been examining it the
past week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
MORGAN ULTIMATE
SUCCESSOR OF HARTMAN

New York, Sept. 15.--J. P. Morgan
Jr., was elected late yesterday after.
noon to the late E. H. Harriman's
place on the board of directors of
the National City bank. BY Wall
street the election is regarded as one
of the most significant of the weeks
francial developments, presumably In
dicating that harmonious relations ex-
ist between the Morgan and the
Kuhn, Loeb-Standard Oil groups. Ad-
ded weight was given the event be-
cause It followed SO closely upon re-
ports tlit the Morgan interests were
about to take an active interest in
the Hartman roads, and
that the younger Morgan was slated
as the ultimate successor of Mr.. Har-
riman in command of the Union and
Southern Pacific railroads.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS
TO ROADS IN DISTRICT ;

]. M. Martinez, road supervisor ir
district No. 8. has had large force Of
men employed on the Mora road and
eight different streets within his
jurisdiction. the work of improve
ment having been about completed
for this season.
Two rock culverts have been built
on the Mora road, and five rock and
cement culverts and two bridges on
the Hot Springs boulevard, besides
five miles of streets graded and put
in first class condition.
ANY one VINO objects to the pay
ment of the required So road tax
might change his mind as to how the
money is being expended by going out
and inspecting the extent and charac-
ter of the road work done, particu-
larly in the third district.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
COUNCIL FIXES SCHEDULES
FOR new TAX ORDINANCE

The civy council, meeting as a
committee OF the whole, has finally
agreed on the new occupation tax
schedules and the same viii be turn
ed over to City Attorney Herbert w
Clark upon his return to Las Vegas
from Santa Fe. The city counselor
viii draft an ordinance Incorporating
the schedules which have been agreed
upon and when the ordinance is pas.
sed then the new schedules viii 60
into effect and the collection of this
tax will be ordered.
While nothing definite is known
about the new schedules, it is under
stood that the city council, acting un
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
ENROLMENT AT THE NORMAL
BREAKS PREVIOUS RECORDS

There were 230 pupils enrolled al
the Normal University yesterday
This is an increase of 175 over the
opening day three years ago.
There were between 30 and 40 pu
pills turned away owing to the lack
of room to accommodate them.
The faculty is very much pleased
with the showing made and looks for.
ward to the most successful year in
the history of the institution. The
present indications are that there
will be fully rs more enter within the
next month.
Pupils stood in line from 8 o'clock
In the morning until o'clock in the
evening, hoping that vacancy would
occur which would allow them to be
admitted, but were at last compelled
to go home disappointed. They will
be obliged to go to the public schools.
One of the most encouragins
signs is the large number ofI
Spanish-American pupils enrolled at
the Normal University this year. This
department, which Is presided over
by Miss Aiken opens with about 40
young men, and this number will be |
largely increased October /, as many
Who desire to attend school are un-
able to do SO until after the crops are
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
jews OF LAS VEGAS Will
Observe their new YEAR

This evening at sundown begins
the year 567O according to the Heb
rev calendar. Beginning then and
lasting for two days until Friday
night, the Jews throughout the world
will celebrate their new year, or
'.Rosh Hashonna." as 1t is called in
Hebrew. The reformed Jews observe
only one day. while the orthodox Jews
celebrate the two days.
The Jewish New Year, like that of
their Gentle neighbors. is celebrated
with rejoicing and brings with 1t the
usual good resolutions" and turning
over new leaf Nevertheless It is
essentially a religious holiday and
win be observed with prayers by the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
RECEIVES SAD NEWS OF
MOTHERS SUDDEN DEATH

J. III. Clary, manager of the Tau
pert jewelry store on Douglas ave
nue., received a telegram this morn
ing announcing the sudden death oi
his mother in Albany, N. Y, the fam
lily home. The news was entirely
unexpected and came as a great
shock to Mr.. Clary. An especially
sad feature is the fact that because
of Mr.. Taupert's absence from this
city, he now being in Iowa with his
wife who is ill, Mr.. Clary will be un-
able to make the trip east to attend
the funeral, as there is no one who
could assume the responsibility of
looking after the jewelry establish
ment in his. absence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
LOCAL cARTooNIsT MAY
RIVAL HOMER DAVENPORT

c. H. Stewart, a clerk at Boucher's
grocery and provision store, is fol-
lowing in the footsteps Of Thomas
Mast and Homer Davenport in that
he has drawn cartoon which is ex-
pressive enough of his individual
views Of North Pole matters as they
stand at the present moment, though
subject to change at any time.
The cartoon may be placed on ex-
hibition in window of the coffee
roaster. though the modesty of Mr..
Stewart may be said to have almost
become a proverb and then he is fear
fui that some mischieyous person who
does not think as he does regarding
the respective claims of Messrs Cook
and Peary may be tempted to hurl
rock through the window at 1t.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
MESA FARMER MARKETS
1909 CROP OF POTATOES

The first load of potatoes of the
1909 crop, raised on the mesa, was
marketed in this city yesterday by
Harry Cation, who sold to c. D.
Boucher, the grocer, 1000 pounds of as
fine potatoes as were ever handled in
the local market. A comparison of
these potatoes with those shipped in
from Colorado shows conclusively that
the mesa lands are adapted to the
raising of potatoes equal or superior
to the famous Greeley product. In
order to encourage the mesa farmers
In potato raising the local merchants
are paying more than the regular mar
ket price.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
TAFT SENDS BIRTHDAY
GREETINGS TO DlAz

Washington, Sept. 15-President
Taft yesterday sent the following
congratulatory telegram to President
Diaz, of Mexico, on the occasion Of
his seventy-ninth birthday:
Il beg to express to you my cordial
congratulations upon your birthday
and hope that you may live to enjoy
many more and that the country will
have the benefit of your patriotic SER
vices for many years to come" !,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
SUTTON AUTOPSY DOES
NOT DIsPRovE SUICIDE

Washington, Sept. 15.-Although the
report of Surgeon Speare, of the navy
department, who conducted the autop.
sy on the body of Lieut.. James N. Sut-
ton, has not been submitted to the
department, it is known that the in
vestigation disclosed nothing incon-
sistent with the theory of accidental
shooting by himself or suicide. The
wound in the head was of character
that could have been inflicted by him
self without his arm being in an alb
normal position.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
ELEPHANTS STAMPEDE ON
DESERT NEAR PHOENIX

Phoenix, Ariz., Sept 15.-Four ele
plants belonging to a travelling cir
Gus, escaped on the desert near here
yesterday while being transported
from Maricopa to Phoenix on foot
The elephants charged an adobe
house occupied by a Mexican woman
and six children, but they were cap
tured by their keepers before any
serious damage was done.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
is ANNOUNCED
IN REGISTRATION FEE

Postmaster General Hitchcock has
notified postmasters throughout the
country, that beginning October 1,
1909, the fee for registering a letter
or package will be 10 cents instead
of cents. the present rate. 1t is
claimed by the postoffice department
that the deficit in this department
last year was s1,5OO,OOO and the In
crease in the registration fee is one
of the steps taken to cut down this
astounding decrease, in an effort to
make the postoffice department self
supporting.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15

der authority vested in it by the new
territorial law covering this subject,
has fixed tax to be levied on all
forms of business occupations. In
most instances the tax has been in
creased, as under the new law but
one tax, a city tax, is levied, where
under the old statute. two taxes, a
county and city tax, were levied.
Inasmuch as but one tax will be
levied. increases so as to reach an
eQuable standard, were necessary.
The money collected goes into the
city treasury for the improvement Of
the municipality, hence little oppo-
sition is expected to the ordinance
when it is passed
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
INTEREST IS IMMENSE
TIGERS MUST PLAY FINAL GAMES
ON GROUNDS OF CLOSEST
RIVAL
TO BE GIVEN FAIR SHOW
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
SAYS SPECIAL POLICE WILL
PRESERVE ORDER

Philadelphia, Sept 15.-The series
of games between the Detroit anG
Philadelphia clubs, which will begir
here tomorrow, will decide the pen
nant in the American league. For
that reason these games are exciting
intense interest and the local fans
are marshaling their strength in or.
der to give the home team every le-
gitimate support to encourage them
to victory. Should Philadelphia win
every one of the five games of the
series, then 1t would be in fair way
to win the pennant with reasonable
good luck in its remaining games.
5 The excitement over the approach
Ing series is intensified by the spik-
ng recently of Baker, of the Phila-
ielphia team, by ny Cobb, the star
hitter and fielder of the Detroit club.
rhe Philadelphia fans insist that
Cobb spiked Baker Intentionally with
The view of putting him out of the
game.
Director of Public Safety Clay to-
lay announced that a sufficient detail
Of police reserves would be on haad
1t the American League ball park co.
preserve order and protect the De-
.roit players both on and off the
1eld. and he assures the visiting team
every aid in his power to afford them
/ fair. show in the series. Rowdyism
will not be tolerated under any cir
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
CONDUCTOR WOULD BUILD
MONUMENT TO HARTMAN

St.. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 15.-John
GRANGE, a veteran Burlington con.
ductor, has started movement to
erect a monument to E. H. Hartman
by popular subscription among rail-
road employees. His plan is to solicit
subscriptions of 25 cents each from
all the railroad employees in the coun.
try.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
EIGHT TRAlNMEN KILLED
IN HEAD-oN COLLISION

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 15.--In a
head-on collision between a passenger
train and fast freight on the Nash
vile, Chattanooga and st. Louis rail
road near Pegram station today,
eight men we're killed and one serious
ly injured. The dead were all mem
bers of the train crews.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15

Jews in all the synagogues. This
holiday and "Yom Kippur." or the
Day of Atonement," which occurs
next week, are regarded as the most
important ones by the Jews. Ten
days intervene between the two holi-
days, called the ten days of penitence,
in which the Jew atones for his
transgressions by prayer, penitence
and charity. The prevailing spirit of
this occasion is the publication Of
the soul. Penitence for past wrongs.
prayer for all time and charity as an
expression of the nobility in mans
character these are expected of
the Jew, and at this time new en-
fContinued on paue ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
STATE DEPARTMENT SCOUTS
RuMoRs OF WAR IN MEXICO

Washington. Sept i5.-Reports of
an impending civil war in Mexico
fail utterly to agitate the state de-
partment officials. who believe the ex-.
element there is no greater than,
that attending presidential election
in the United States. This theory is
confirmed by the Mexican embassy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
JEFFRIES WILL RETURN
FROM EUROPE IN ocToBE

New York, Sept. 15.-Letters from
James ]. Jeffries announce that he
will return from Europe about Oc-
tober and then complete his ar
rangements, for go with Jack John
son. Jeffries says he has been mucA
benefited by the German baths.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-09-15
CONTROVERSY is DEPLORED
VERDICT WILL BE WITHHELD UN-
TIL DATA OF EXPLORERS is
SUBMITTED
PEARY KEEPS ON TALKING
DETAILS HOW HE FLUNG STARS
AND STRIPES TO BREEZE
OVER COVETED POLE

Hartford, Conn, Sept 15.-Willis L
Moore, chief of the q. S. Weather
Bureau, speaking as president of the
National Geographic society said to
day:
The Geographical society is abso
lutely non-partisan in it's attitude to.
wards DR.. Fredick A. Cook and Com
mander r. e. Peary. 1t will withhold
its verdict until all the data is care
fully considered and then make an
impartial finding. The attitude of
Geodetic board Is also neutral. We
are panied at the deplorable contro-
versy, for both are intrepid American
explorers"
Peary Gives More Details
Battle Harbor, via Wireless, Cape
Race, Sept 15.-Peary today describ-
ed to an Associated Press corres4
pondent the raising of the flag at the
North Pole. The first flag was silk
one, presented him by his wife thir-
teen years ago and carried on each
expedition, piece being left at the
farthest point north each time. He
then hoisted the navy ensign flag of
the navy league, then the banner of
the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity
and the flag of peace. Records OF
the trip and private papers were bu-
ried in the ice in buoyant water
tight box. He took numerous photos
which have not yet been developed.
He found no revolving winds such as
described by other explorers and no
earthquakes. He denied the report
that he posted a notice of Cooks
death on the shores of Greenland, us
ing this as pretext for taking
Cooks supplies. Referring to the re-
ception planned for him on his return
to the United States he said:
From reports received l am both
gratified and touched at the way the
public has treated my work"
Due in Sydney Saturday
Sydney, N S. W., Sept. 49, Mrs.
Peary received dispatch today say
ing her husband would not arrive
here before the end of the week.
Preparing Banquet For Cook
New York, Sept. 15.-The sale of
tickets for a banquet to DR.. Cook at
the Waldorf Astoria September 22nd
and 23rd are in great demand. They
will be limited to 1900 guests.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
NEW HUDSON COURSE.
Columbia Cre7cs Nozc Ro1ciag on
Vest Side of the RiCer.

The success of the innovation that James g
Rice coach of the Columbia crews. has introduced
IN having hi screws on the west side or the
hudson with the basis of training at Edgewater.
seems 10 be assured II Is likely that before long
8 rowing colony that will rival "scullers row
will be built up at the root of the Palisades
The first to follow Rice's example is A. B. Ward
the Hishbridge boat builder. who has built shop
within hundred yards of the Columbia barge.
lust north OF the ferry landing
The carsmen who have travelled across the
Hudson to watch the Columbia crews at practice
on the Rice course enthusiastic over the water
conditions that prevail there Only when there Is
q wind from the eastern quarter Is IL at all fmpos-
sble to hold practice over the course. According
70 several prominent oarsmen of the city who are
watching Rice's experiment closely. the course Is
second TO none In America.
When Ned Hanlan went 20 Columbia to coach
the crews ne declared that he wanted to
get away from the Harlem. Just about that time
the Gould boathouse was built at the foot Of u6th
street. and Hanlan used that as a base OF opera
tons His experience was not very enccIraSins'
and II was not long before the Blue and WHITE
crews we're once more back on the Harlem Rice,
however spotted the Jersey course before he had
been in New York month.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
BRITISH WIN AT CHESS
RESULT BIG SURPRISE.
Complete Reversal of Form Results
IN Loss of Nercnes Trophy.

Conplets reversal OF form the part Of the
American players in the eleventh annual caols
chess match yesterday resulted in the eompara-
lively weak British team carrying OF the victory
by a score OF games to 4. with one diminished
which latter must also result In loss upon ad-
Judication by Baron Albert de Rothschild. or VI
enna whom the positions Will be sent as rereree
Starting with lead OF games. the results OF
the efforts OF a B. Hodges and H c. Noist on
Friday. the American side added only one more
victory, which scored by Frank j. Marshall
the international tournament player at the expense
OF J. H Blackburne. at the top board IN oriIhah'
style.
Four Americans were defeated two OF them most
Unexpectedly. c. s. Howell. New York State cham
pion. took liberties with drawn position and DRIFT
ed into a losing line Of play. while H Helms win
a decisive advantage over bis opponent, entereu
upon an unsound combination, the result of mo-
mentary haIlucinaton. and lost the exchange
He held until $50 o'clock yesterday evening"
when he resigned R. P. Michel rather than nave
the game go to the referee This decided the maCch
in favor of the British j. SchwIetzer. of Brook
lyn. and W. A. Ruth. OF Philadelphia. both had
inferior positions on Friday night and neither Oh
their opponents let go his hold.
John F. Barry, of Boston. played creditaole
game TO a draw and s. l. stadleman, champion OF
the Franklin Chess Club OF Philadelphia also
added half point to the American total 3 Mot
kowski, at the ninth board lost ground In MS
game yesterday morning, when he was tnought
to have a draw well in hand. and 1t was his
game that was held over for adjudication Prac-
tically. the result of the match stands at to
4 for the British team. inasmuch as the expert
opinion Is that the young Philadelphia had lost
position.
Barry agreed to draw with Lawrence at II
o'clock yesterday morning. and this side still leo
| by two points. The advantage was quickly cut
down. however. when three Americans succumoed
In succession-Ruth at l2:5. Schwietzer at 1:2'
and Howell at 3 p. Marshall wound up MS
game with Backburne with an announced mate
in five moves at 5:35 o. nl and Stadelman drew
his game twenty-five minutes later. Helms and
Mlotkowsh were left fighting TO the bitter end
hoping for chances that never came At the end
of play the cable match committee OF the BROOK
lvn Chess Club sent this message: "Heartiest con-
gratulations for all on your well earned victory.
Appended are the pairing and results:
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
COLLEGE MEN IN NATIONAL MEET.
New York and Columbia Likely to Strive for
Amateur Gymnastic Title.

The New York University gynnastic team whch
was defeated in the intercollegiate meet py the 20
,-,,hia and Princeton teams. VIII have an oppor-
,,ty to regain its lost prestige April p at the
NatjonaI Amateur Athletic Union gymnastic cham
,onsbips New York University will enter Its team
and in all probability Yale. Columbia ana Prince
49,. I'LL do likewise and Some excellent competition
is assured
The college boys. however. will not have things
.t,o,r ovn Uav They will have TO be IN rare good
condition TO win from the club gyrnnasts These
chanpionships the big event of the year in the
,,,,s,tc world and the various clubs throughout
This and other districts have been preparing their
gnna SITS especially for them, and some interesting
snort Is assured The last time national cham
ponship was by a college team was IN ISoo'
when New York Universitys intercollegiate cham-
n;onshfp team won with ease
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
PLANS FOR BROOKLYN HORSE SHOW.
Riding and Driving Club to Hold Seventeenth
Display Late in April.

The prize list for the seventeenth annual Brook
Ivn horse show under the auspices of the Ridhg
and Driving Club. which will be held on four even
,rgs hepinning Tuesday April q. has just been Is
s,ed The classes scheduled number forty al OPEN
except the last seven. which are for club members
only and consist of combination class thFee 7au-
ale classes two harness classes and ladies' jump
ing class The prizes offered in the open classes
will be in 1868,
The auction sale OF boxes and seats viii De helu
st The Riding and Driving Club house on MONDAY
evening April II. at S O'Clock. The list or Judges
will be published prior 10 the closing OF entries
saturday. April H. The show committee heluues
Hamilton H. Salmon. chairman; Charles r huooS'
secretary: Charles W. Smith, assistant secretary
Edward c. Blum. Henry Bowers George A broh-
a.. Ia, + Carlisle, Charles F. Cartledge George
II Coutts, Chalmers Dale. William H. Ehshsh
William George Foster. Samuel H. rrench, LEWIS 's'
" ,,r.L charles r Holm Edward T. Horwill
MMruIian' NJ; GT0' Jamison r W. Lafrentz. Thomas l.
nnninr, Edgar F. Luckenbach. Frederick T. Par-
- c,rreI r, I1irje Herbert L. Pratt, Harrison
IShyS D Walls John w. Weber and Sidney I. White
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
REACH FINAL ROUND OF SQUASH.

Frank Kidde and II. II. Boyesen reached the
final round of the squash championship yesterday
on the court OF the Columbia University Club.
Grau1ercy Park. In gaining the hnal kidde ere
ated the surprise of the tournament by defeating
Ivle E Mahan. once famous as Columbia's lawn
tennis champion, in straight games ny the scores
15-6 and 15-T The winner unusually steady
and his shots along the side walls bothered Mahan
at every stage. Boyesen defeated r. r. White
s-Is b-5 and $50 by his good staying qualities
The deciding match OF the championship will be
PLAYED next Saturday.
The summary follows
f.bar,nionsbp FIRST round,-I. Mahan defeated H. p
Daniels lbs 15-7 H. d. Bulkley won from A l.
Second ronrd@R II White defeated H. n Bulkley.
t1@i5 I5-4 lS-ls: II. II. Boyssen defeated a. u
vreakr f5-7 lis IS-G Frank Kidder defeated Har-
ola Kerock 49,. IS-is. L. E. Mahan defeated r. E.
s;sr anal rolnd--H. H. Boyesen defeated r. n White.
oEi5 f5~S $50: Frank Kidds defeated L. d Aahan'
15-6. lo-T.