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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-08-20
La cHuZaasa contra
el anarquisssso
INICIATIVAS DEL GOBIERNO E,SPANOI.

Nueva York, viernes-E goblerno lie Madrid Sc pro-
pone incar vigorosa acc6n los anarqustas
En- necesaria extinction dc la ho1da international
enndaran la actitud de Espana todos los goblernos
Sc trata de ga international contra el anarqusno
La noble cruzada merece las simpatias universities
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1909-08-20
E8p1f10 Cos11pr1
globos d1s'1gib1es
PARA LA CAMPANA DE MARRtJECOS

Nueva York, vlernes.-EI goblerno de Madrid ha pc
asdo Franc4 gobos dirigibles utzaros la
paa del Riff Los dirgibes prestaran gran servicio
los trabajos de exploration
Los ensayos hechos hasta ahora los globos mill
fares permen apreciar los grandes resuados que e
en de drgbles puede dar la actual guerra e Africa
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
THREE MEN TRAMPLED TO
DEATH IN A RUNAWAY

Tucumcari, N. NJ. July 1s.-Dell
Knapp, Joe Leach, and a man who
has not been identified. were crushed
TO death Friday afternoon at a grad.
ing camp twelve miles from here on
the line Of the Tucumcari and Mem
phis railway under the wheels OF
some heavy log wagons when four
mule teams ran sway and plunged
the camp into con ,usion.
The teams had been hauling heavy
bridge timbers to the grade and were
returning to camp when the leading
team became frightened and the four
mules started headlong down a steep
hill the other teams catching the
contagion and dashing after the lead
ers.
The three men killed we're driv-
ing the first three wagons and were
thrown under the hoofs of the plung-
ing mules and wheels of the heavy
When the cloud of dust
cleared away they were found strewn
along the roadway badly mangled.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
WOULD CUT OUT HIGH
sALARIED OFFICIALS

Denver. July t9.-- Joseph HUtchin'
son a member of the executive board
Of the Western Federation of Miners,
this morning submitted his annual re-
port, recommending the abolition of
the offices of president. vice-president
and the executive board and the
creation Of a new board. consisting OF
one non-salaried member in each
state and TERRITORY where the fedora
ton operates. He favors only one
central office. that of secretary-treas-
urer. In favor of this report the anti
Meyer forces will make their strong
est fight. The executive board has
been ordered to investigate the killing
of two men by AL Ryan at Los An
geles. President Meyer states If the
killing was over federation matters,
he will defend Ryan, If on private
he must look out for him
self.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

ments for the meeting and the tour
nament. Carlsbad will make an effort
to entertain the siremen Of New Mexi
co royalty from start to finish.
These committees have now under
consideration the details of the tour
nament. and will also decide he ex
act date. In all probability the tour
nament will be held the last of Sep
tember Railroads viii make reduced
rates and provide ample accommoda-
tions for the transportation of visit
ors.
B. Ruppe of Albuquerque, Il the
president of the association, A. NJ.
DettelbacS of Santa Fe is secretary,
and R. ohnemus of Carlsbad is vice
president-st-large.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
SHORTAGE OF BEEF SENDS
PRICE OF MEAT SOARING

Denver, Colo, July 10. = Sn in
crease in the pri ,e of beef, which may
make it prohibitory for the table OF
the working man. through a decreas
ed production throughout the western
states, is the reason for calling a
meeting of the National Beef Produc-
er's congress to be held here n Jan
uary, 1910. The convention will have
the backing of the packers, livestock
and business interests
and will have for it's ultimate purpose
the awakening of the west to the duty
extension of cattle breeding.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
HARRlMGN's PRESENCE
ACTS AS Stimuli ANT

Badgastein. Austria, July 19-The
spirit of activity displayed by e. H
Hartman, the American railroad
magnate. has thoroughly awakened
the sleepy Germans here and for the
first time Badgastein is alive Hotel
servants and walters never before
known to hurry, are now exceeding
the speed limit and the guests are
endeayoring to emulate the million-
aire. who is the most popular figure
in the town Although his general
health has improved, Hartman has
not recovered his appetite and there
is great rivalry among the chefs as
to who shall prepare dish to tempt
him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

the safe and to hand over the valua-
bles it contained Giomi. however.
frantic with fea-. declared that the
combination of tho safe and was un.
known to him and that he could not
open it to save his life. The high
wayman evidently believed the bar
tenders statement and backed out of
the saloon. still covering his frighten-
ed victim with the gun and fled in the
darkness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
VICTIMS NUMBER A SCORE
TWELVE MERRY-MAKERs DROWN
ED WHILE BOATING IN THE
BAY
AUTOS CLAIM USUAL TOLL
BOY SHOOTS GIRL IN IMITATION
OF SCENE IN MOVING PIC
TURE SHOW

New York July 1S--Casualties, mis-
haps, automobile accidents and
crimes of violence occurring in this
vicinity, made yesterday one of the
most remarkable Sundays in the po
lice annals of New York.
AT least ten and perhaps twelve
merry-makers of one sailing party
were drowned in squall off Grave
send and there we're ten other
drownings among holiday visitors al
nearby resorts. Fully thirty in dan
ger Of drowning were rescued, some
only by the heroic efforts of the life
saving crews.
@ w. Campbell was killed in an
automobile accident at Canostota.
Mfs Wnrd King was killed in sim
liar accident at Paterson. N. j., and
FIVE members of her family were
badly injured.
Mrs. Richard Benson was killed by
an auto at Spring Valley. N. Y.
Michael L. Kelly, IL years old, was
dragged to death by runaway horse
in the Bronx.
Thirty-eight were injured. two Ia
tally, by the collapse of porch of
house in Claremont Park, the
Bronx.
A ten-yearold boy shot and killed
a ten-year-old girl at West Burling-
ton, N. j.. in imitation of moving
picture he had seen at show.
Louis Plug died from poison at
beach.
Foul play is suspected as a result
of finding the body of William Roway,
in the woods, stabbed in the back.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
MASKED RoB5ER HOLDS
UP ALBUQUERQUE shLooN

Albuquerque, Y. M.,July 19. = With
a large gun in his hand, long black
mask entirely covering his face, and
otherwise disguised, bold highway
man entered the Columbia 5aloon here
shortly after IL O'Clock last night and
after gruffly commanding the half
doing bartender, G. Giomi, to throw
up his hands. went through the cash
register, rifling It of its contents. es'
timated a: $50.
After he had emptied the cash box
the robber commanded Giomi to open
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
NAVAL COURT lNoUIRlNc
INTO OFFICERS DEATH

Annapolis, Md, July 19.-The court
of inquiry, investigating the death OF
Lieutenans James N. Sutton Of the
marine corps. convened this morning
Lieut.. Sutton's death resulted from q
bullet wornd in the head last Octo
Der. The court then gave verdict Of
suicide. sutton's mother and sister
claim they have found letters and
other evidence showing that he wea
shot during or after duel with an
other officer The sessions If the
court will be pubic.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
NEGOTIATES l6 MILES
AT THIS DISTANCE MOTOR BALks
AND CRAFT TAKES TO
WATER
INVENTOR ESCAPES INJURY
WHEN TORPEDO BOAT PICKS HIM
UP, HE is SITTING IN MA
CHINE SMOKING

Calais, France, July 10. = Herbert
Latham, the French aviator, after
waiting for a week for favorable OPP
portunity to attempt to cross the Eng
lish channel in bis monoplane. made
the attempt this morning and after
covering sixteen miles, the motor fail
ed and Latham fell into the sea from
g-eat beighth. He was uniniured
and together with his machine was
rescued by the torpedo boat Harpoon.
After tugs and torpedo boats
strung across the channel had taken
their positions, the start was made
from the top of the cliff at Sangatte
under the most favorable conditions.
Shouting .'1'll see you in Dover" the
aviator. wearing life preserver. rose
in the air and headed straight for the
English coast, his machine apparent
ly under perfect control and making
35 miles an hour.
The torpedo brat Harpoon kept al
most under the monoplane and at the
end of fifteen minutes both disappear
ed over the horizon. The aviator was
anxiously awaited at Dover, but was
not sighted from the English coast.
When the HarDoon picked lp the
monoplane 1t was still floating with
Latham calmly sitting in the seat
smoking a cigarette.
Latham received a tremendous ova-
ton on landing, being compelled to
kiss several women. He said his mo
tor failed 12 miles out and he was
compelled to descend. He win try
again 5000.
Another To Try It
Wissans, France. July 19.-Count De
Lambert will attempt to cross the En-
glish channel with a Wright aero
plane before Latham is again ready
to make an attempt.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
CORPORATION TAX TO
STAY IN TARIFF BILL

Washington, July 1s.-The confer
enee committee on the tariff bill this
morning agreed to accept the senate
corporation tax tsmendment as draft
ed by Attorney General Wickersham,
Senator Root and the president.
Speaker Cannon and Representa-
tive Dwight this morning held a con-
ference with the president regarding
the vote which the president has
agreed to deliver to pass such a
measure as the conferees have prom
ised the president to produce The
president admits there is no doubt of
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
aan Game and concert
STRIKING STEEL employees
OBEYHORDER OF COURT

Pittsburg, july 10. = Without VIC
Ience. 500 workmen were landed at
the Pressed Steel Car cSmpany' s
wharf at McKee's Rock and resumed
worx at the plant this morning The
answer of the strikers to the injunc-
tion petition of the Public Defense as
sociation to restrain the strikers and
company from acts of violence was
filed today This answer declares ii
the inalienabIe right of the workmen
to prevent by peaceful methods men
entering the employ of the company
and prays for an early adjudication
of the trouble. A meeting of 100000
men was held this morning in six
languages Arbitration is favored by
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE
SEE SOLDIERS PARADE
Great Crowd Throngs Encampment
Grounds to Witness Battalion Drill
and Enjoy Band Concert--Guardsmen
Make Splendid Showing on Field
Twelve Mile Hike Today.

Two thousand people from East ant
West Las Vegas did honor yesterday
afternoon to Adjutant General R. A
For1 and the New Mexico national
guard at the rifle range northwest oi
the city. where the soldiers are in an
nual encampment Easily it was the
greatest day so far of the encamp
menr which opened last Thursday
and the popular tribute which was
paid the commander-in-chief and his
militiameu may be. set down as a rec
ord-breaker in national guard annals.
1t was a great crowd which gather
ed to watch the battalion parade at 5
o'clock, which was spectacular and
inspiring display of the territorial
military forces. For a quarter of a
mile on two sides and an eighth of a
mile at the south end of the parade
grounds the spectators were packed
some in automobiles, many in car
riages and others on foot.
Tie remarkable feature of the oc-
casion was that not an accident was
reported. Horses were prancing and
rearing, Lut there was always some
'one handy to quiet fractions steed
that threatened 10 cause trouble. Ex-
treme cara was taken by the soldiers
not to frighten the animals and in a
great measure 10 their carefulness
was due the absence of accidents.
Grill Like Regulars
Exclamation after exclamation was
heard as the battalion executed the
movements of the review, SO perfect
were thes.. performed and to a strang-
er who did not know they we're citi-
zen soldiery, the parade formations
were gone through with such ease and
ginger that he would have thought
they were regulars The guardsmen
hiked through the various movements
with precision, seemed to enjoy it,
and after it was all over, hustled to
their tents at the mess CALL Adju-
tant General Ford represented the ter
ritory in the formalties of the after
noon, while other mounted officers
were Major w. c. Porterfield of Sill
yer City, Captain s. A.. Milliken.
chief surgeon, Captain Carlos Vierra,
Captain Ludwig VIM. Ilfeld and Lieut.
C. E. Head, acting adjutant. Acting
orderly to adjutant and chief trum-
peter R. G. Head was always at hand,
he also being mounted.
Following the battalion parade. the
First Regimental band gave concert
in front of the officers quarters
which was especially enjoyable, al
though brief Compliments were
heard on every hand for the good
playing o. the band.
Ball Game and Concert
Not the least interesting of yester-
days program was the ball game on
the parade grounds early in the after
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

the strikers.
s The injunction If the association is
believed to be unique in the annals
of labor disputes. 1t seeks to en-
join the strikers from damaging or
destroying the property Of the com
pany and to enjo:n the company from
discharging the striking employees or
importing others to fill their places.
corstabuIary Supreme
BEtler Pa July 19.-One was fatal
ly injured in the riots at the plant of
the Standard Steel Car company here
yesterday and the situation was
critical for a time. Eighteen strike
leaders were arrested. The eonstab-
ulary is in full charge of the situation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

San Francisco, July 19.-The second
trias of Patrick Calhoun. president Of
the United railroads. this time on a
charge Of offering bribe of $4,000 to
Supervise John ]. Furey, to influence
Furey's vote on an overhead troIly
began before Judge Law
Ter OF the superior court this morn
ing.
At the direction of the court the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

Isufficientnvotes in the house 20 pass
such measure. but it is said the at
titude of the senate gives him much
concern. Free hides just now seem
to be the subject of worry at the
White House, but this is expected to
be smoothed over by compromise
speake" Cannon said today that ira
ding in ignorance of the tariff by GER
tain dealers and manufacturers was
going to raise prices regardless of
anything congress might do. He be-
lieves ths general talk OF increases
all along the line will give them an
opportunity to boost prices.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
Another To Try 4
CONVICTED cHINAMAN
GRANTED NEW TRIAL

Chicago, July ia motion for a
new trial in the case Of Bob Leung.
a Chinese merchant of Ell Paso, charg-
ed with smuggling Chinese over the
border, was granted today by Judge
Landis on the ground Of faulty counts
in the indictment. A new hearing has
been set for September 80.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
STOLEN CATTLE ROUNDED
UP BY MOUNTED POLICE

Mounted Policeman J. w. Beal re-
ports to mounted lolice headquarters
at Santa Fe, that he has recovered
a number of Bar w. cattle owned near
Deming and Triangle cattle owned in
the Chiricuahua mountains. The cat
tie were recovered at Alma, 'Socorro
county
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

noon, when a team recruited from th !
First infantry played team from the
city known as the New Mexicans.
Edward and Jacob Stafford. of Com
panY F, Santa Fe. were the battery
for the soldier team and it was due to
their superb playing that the militia
men put it all over the town team. A
big crowd was on hand for the bail
game, which was transferred from the
East side ball grounds to the rifle
lange. The scoie was to 0, only
four innings being played.
TweIve-Mile Hike Today
The soldiers we're up bright and
early today and Immediately follow
ing breakfast the five companies were
off on a l2-mile hike. The command
left camp at Z a m. in heavy march
ing order, and marched to point
about six miles distant from the main
camp. Here camp was pitched,
shelter tents being used. The COM
mand marched out and returned with
advance and rear guards. While in
camp, outposts were posted, the cos
sack system being used. Before leav-
ing camp. rations we're issued to each
man. in order that he might prepare
his own dinner, Using individual mess
kit. The commanding officer detailed
a lieutenant to make map Of the
route traversed, which map, when
completed, is to be sent to the adju-
tant general. 1t was test of endur-
ance and every man who started was
in excellent physical shape for the IL
mile march. All returned to camp,
tired an1 hungry, but still in good
spirits and able to navigate another
12 miles should emergency have de-
manded.
Will Rest Tomorrow
Tomorrcw will likely be spent in
camp resting up from today's hike so
as to be in good condition for the
sham battle which will be the fea-
ture OF Wednesdays program. The
shan battle is to be over four-mile
stretch OF country, the soldiers to be
divided into two armies. the blue and
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
DAUGHTER OF JEFF
DAVIS DIES IN WEST

Colorado Springs, Colo, July 10. -
Mrs Margaret Howell Hayes, daugh-
ter of jeff Davis, died here last night
Of a complication of diseases. Her
body will be taken to Richmond, Va,
for burial
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
PATRICK CALHOUN FACES
JURY A SECOND time

names of 100 talesmen were drawn
from the jury box of the county and
after District Attorney Langdon made
his opening statement, the examina-
tion Of tn. talesmen was begun.
Stanley Moore, for the defense, re-
sisted the suggestion made by Judge
Lawler that the newspapers refrain
from publishing the names of the
talesmen drawn and the suggestion
was withdrawn
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT
BOARD FOLDS MEETING

A meeting of the Capitol Improve
ment board was held Saturday at San
ia Fe in the Office of Governor Curry
to disc0ss the completion of a number
of details at the executive mansion
and placing the grounds in condition
for parking.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
ATHLETE BREAKS WORLDS
MILE WALK RECORD

Winnipeg, July 1S.-At the Cana
dian championship games today Geo.
M. Goulding. of Toronto, broke the
worlds mile walk record. He nego-
tiated the distance in six minutes and
rs 1-5 seconds.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
CARLSBAD WILL ENTERTAIN 0i6
FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Carlsbad. N. NJ. July is1The New
Mexico Association of Firemen will
hold its annual meeting in Carlsbad
this fall In connection with the
meeting will be held firemens tour
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19

nament and other amusement fea-
lures.
Z The local fire department and the
Commercial club have already ap-
pointed committees to make arrange
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-19
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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-10-07
RED RIVER ASSOCIATION
Delegates to the Convention from New
Orleans and Shreveport

President S. H. Bolinger of the Louis
lana State Fair Association has appoint
ed to attend the third convention of the
Red River Improvement Association,
which opens at Paris, Texas, on Octo-
Der II, the delegates named as follows !:
F. D. Lee, c. D. Kalnibach, J. B Ar
dis, NJ l. Scovell, C. w. Drown (of
New Orleans), N. c. Blanchard, w T.
Crawford, H. Bodenheiner, J. B. At
bins, c. L. BuIkley (Bossier parish) and
S. F Florsheim.
New Orleans States: President Ellis
of the Board of Trade has appointed
the following delegates to the third an
nual convention of the Red River I'M
provement Association, to be held in
Paris, Texas, October IA and IS: John
B. Cefaul; Philip Werlein, Victor Ca
mors, Louis P. Rise, F. V. Potts, Wal
ter R. Staufer, W. 0. Hudson, A. NJ
Lockett, Frank Davies, H. G. Law
Ter Jr., O. Lacour, Charles F. Tete, c.
A. Hartwell, James N. Thomson, Fred
/. Joubert, w. P. Payne A. Cusimano,
]. F. Coleman, Jules Dreyfus, Jose E.
Rosado, L. F. Beauvais, w. Castell and
B. Meyer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-10-07
RUNS AWAY WITE AUNT
Cleveland Couple Now in Jail in Kan
sas City.

Kansas City, Oct. 5.-Charged with
stealing his uncle's wife, Edward Simp-
son was arrested here last night by the
police on a warrant issue from Justice
James B. Shocmaker's court. Mrs. Mary
Simpson, his aunt, the wife Of Clcvc-
land wholesale merchant, was also ar
rested. Hine Simpson, the husband who
secured their arrest is in the city, and
says he will prosecute both his wife and
.ncphew.
Simpson, the nephew, is a married
man. His aunt is the mother of an 8
ycar-old boy, and the boy was found
with the couple
The Simpsons had lived at West
Park, a suburb of Cleveland Mrs. Simp-
son is 43 years old, the nephew 81.
Mrs. Simpson and Edward Simpson
today pleaded guilty to a statutory
charge and were sentenced to four
months Imprisonment.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-10-07
THE COTTON BOIL WEEVIL DE
STROYER.

For six years the boil weevil PROPOSE
ton has been before the people of Louis
lana The poisoning of the winter
weeyil in the early spring and summer,
advocated by me since my return from
Texas in 1904, has gained adherents
steadily, and the successes had in 1909
exceed all records. | furnished the
poison for over 100000 acres of cotton
in 1909, and | can produce 1000 testi-
monials of its unqualified successes.
Dr. ]. |. Schumpert, near Shreve-
port, picked 1911 pounds off two acres
Of hill land poisoned, against 72I pounds
off the two adjoining acres not poisoned
Without this experiment he would have
never known that his losses would have
been about 1000 pounds off the four
enough to have bought the land like it
in almost any part of the hills. Parties
who have not used the poison have nc
idea what their losses have been.
Mr. L. S. Frierson of Frierson, La.
laid off six acres for the purpose, pois
oned half of it with my Destroyer, anc
that half about doubled the other hal
not poisoned. But he poisoned some cot
ton in another field and thinks he got NJ
results and can't explain it. Certainl.
the first case is clear enough. Mr.. Frier
son was one of the original members o
the Crop Pest Commission of Louis
lana, and man whose judgment counts
The phenomenal success of Mr.. Clar
ence Ellerbe of Shreveport, where h
more than doubled the crop poisone
against like cotton on like land not pois
oned, is another indisputable evidence o
the necessity of early poisoning.
| The stalk of cotton with 1870 well de
Iveloped bolls exhibited at the Shrevepor
| Cotton Exchange was raised by Nj
| John Cfichton of Crichton, La H
used my Destroyer from start to fnisl
land UP to August had possibly the be:
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-10-07
SUCCESSION SALE.

No. 1I,546--In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La. :;
Succession of A. I. and Willie
Townsend.
Ey virtue of a commission to sell, to
me directed in the above, numbered and
entitled succession, from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, will offer for sale
at public auction, for cash, according to
law, during the legal hours for sales
at the principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, OCT. 10, 1900,
Lot ~ of the eagle Subdivision OF t5e
CITY of Shreveport, La, together with
all buildings and improvements thereon
The above property to be sold for cash
according to law.
J. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff and ex-Oficio AuctioneeF
Caucasian, Sept. "A, 1909.