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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Startling Rumor.

1t is rumored on the streets that a
old child was shot dead at
the town of Los vigiles last Satur-
day, on account Of bad feeling to-
wards the child's father.
The .rumor should be run down by
officers of the law and if there be
foundation in fact for the report, the
fiend incarnate should be brought to
a bar of justice and adequately pun
ished.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Bread Famine Probable.

! New York. May ia bread fam
inc among 100000 residents Of she
east side was inaugurated this morn
ing when 400 bakeries were closed.
The trouble started with the increase
in the price Of wheat and was aug
mented by a strike of bakery employ
es. The bakers not affected by the
closing agreement will not be able to
supply onestenth OF the bread requir
ed by the vicinity.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
PYROnANIAC CAUSES
Big PROPERTY LOSES

Chicago, May 1S.-Four fires today,
believed to be of incendiary origin, In
which one life was lot and property
worth "a hundred thousand dollars
was destroyed, caused increased actiy-
ity in the search for Andrew Hanson,
a pyromaniac who recently escaped
from the asylum. Since Hanson's es-
cape there have been nineteen ques-
tionable fires and losses aggregating
half million dollars.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
WANTS PRICES INVESTIGATED
FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL NAME
FOUR REPUBLICANS AND
THREE DEMOCRATS.
CARTER MAKES STRONG PLEA
WANTS MORE BusINEssLIKE
PROCEEDINGS IN DISCUSSING
TARIFF BILL.

Washington, May 49, - Senator
Cores resolution, directing the COM
mittee on finance to conduct ian inves-
tigatim into the wholesale and retail
prices of commodities was discussed
before the senate today Seeking to
have his resolution adopted, Gore said
he wished to have the statements con-
corning extortfonate prices probed so
that the country might know where
the responsibility for high prices
rests. AldrIch said such an investi-
cation could not be taken up before
the tariff bill is completed but he
had no objection after that. Carter
said such an investigation would fall
to the province of the tariff commits
sion if one is appointed.
- That the cotton manufacturers sell
their products with an agreement as
to the price at which they are to be
sold at retail was the substance Of
charge made by Owen Demanding
proof Of this assertion Gallineer said
that the business interests were los
ing ten millions Of dollars a day by
the holding up Of the tariff and said
they urged action
Carter made an impassioned plea
for business like proceeding" Ev-
cry day" ne said, @some senator 'aris-
es to defend a merchant from a
charge he never made" The senate
agreed to vote on Cores resolution,
amended SO as to refer the appoint
ment of a select committee Of four
republicans and three democrats, to
make an investigation, to the finance
committee
After considering for nearly two
weeks the controversy between the
zinc producers and the smelters, the
senate committee on finance today
decided to reframe the two paragraphs
Of the bill concerning the duties on
zinc ores and pig zinc. Amendments
were completed which viii be intro
duced by Smoot.
Instead of making zinc ore and Gala
mine dutiable at one cent a pound on
the zinc contained therein, the diff
ferent qualities of ore. according to
the amount of zinc they contain, are
assessed proportionateIy. Ore con-
tanning less than twenty per cent zinc
is made dutiable at quarter Of a
cent pound on the zinc-it contains.
More than twenty and less than thirty
per cent, one-half cent. between TWEEN
ty-five and thirty per cent zinc, three
fourths of cent and more than thirty
per cent zinc. one cent pound. This
rate proposes considerable reduc.
tion over the rate proposed by the
house. The rate on zinc in blocks or
pigs is increased from one cent to ]
1-3 cents pound. Zinc sheets from
IA to 1 ~ cents and In sheets coat
ed or plated with nickel or other met
tai. from I IL to 3-4 cents. There
is no change in old worn out zinc
dutiable at one cent pound.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
COMMITTEES WORKING Hard.

AT 4 O'Clock the Y. M. G. A. had
raised $4,000 of the $4,000 desired,
and the committees feel confident
that they can raise the full amount
before the campaign closes this even
ing at 9 o'clock. The association now
has 1870 members. of whom 26 have
taken out a sustaining membership.
which costs them $25 year.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Indian Named co.respondent.

London, May ls.-White Cloud, an
American Indian. was named core
spondent in the divorce bill brought
by Mr.. Green today, whereby the
latter obtained a decree. A great
crowd gathered today to see the In
dian who is the first of his race to
appear in such an action. but White
Cloud didn't appear. 1t is alleged
that the Indian met Mrs. Green when
she was playing with a wild west
show.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
HIsaen Rerounees Parry.

Springfield, Mass, May 1S.-Thos.
L. Hisgen who was the candidate for
president of the independent party
last November, has given out a state
ment that in the future he will act
with the democratic party.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18

The examination of Mrs. David
Shields for admission into the asylum
will probably be held before Chief
Justice w. ]. Mills tomorrow morn
ing in the district court room. The wit
nesses are: DR.. G. G. Gordon, L. G..
Calhoun. t. J. Cavanaugh and Mrs
Wilson Of the Salvation army
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
pestructive Fire.

Parral, Chihuahua, May ia fire
that started Saturday night in a saw.
mill OF the Parral G Durango railroad
at La Guna de Dosa destroyed the
mill. lumber yard, store offices, sta
bles and every nearby house. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Excellent promotion

H. c. Kelly, general agent for the
Bankers Reserve Life company. who
won the first prize for writing the
largest amount of paid business
among the agents up to May /, has
been promoted to the position of
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
DID you KNOW


= That / lac per day will provide .
. a Y. M. C. A. Membership for =
= that boy Of yours? It's gross =
. injustice to forbid him the une- =
= qualed sport which its gymna- =
. sium and swimming pool afford. =
. Besides, the increased bodily Wig =
= or and correct physical habits =
. developed will furnish him cap .
= ital for his life work superior to :
= fortune in the hank. Bring his =
= application in tonight, or phone =
= Maine Ill and committee win =
= call for it. Campaign closes at . =
= O'Clock tonight. % =
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Costly Fire at Akron.

/, Akron. O.. May ia fire in sew
en-story block practically destroyed
the building this morning. causing a
loss thought to reach $1,5o0,OO0 Sew
eral girls had narrow escapes and
firemen were in danger from falling
walls. s.a
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Fire prlll.

The Eastside fire department had a
practice drill on Sixth street near
Hillsite park at 1880 last evening. It
is understood that 'thSe drills win
be held twice week In the future
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
win Have a Gala Time.

The local castle of the Royal High
|1anders win give dance and social
at the o. r. G. hall this evening, that
for genuine good time promises to
|surpass anything Of like entertain
ment that has come off in sometime.
Committees of the order have been
busy for days, and good time is as
|sured all. Refreshments will be
served. The tickets are 25 cents
each to all. From the number of tic
kets already sold, a large attendance
is assured. ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
West Side Marriage.

The marriage of Gabriel Gonzales.
of Ribera and Miss Henrietta Lovejoy
took place on the west side this morn.
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
IN at Home.

Thos. Q. Lipsett. city mail carrier
on route No. 8, is indisposed at home.
his rounds being made by Earl Show
alter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
New sIan.

Clay & Havens. the liverymen. have
had new sign painted. 1t is much
better than the other one, which was
new, too.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Opened Up.

H. A. Canter- today. opened his ex-
elusive shoe and hosiery store in the
Walsen building on Center street.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
Asylum Matters.

Nicholas Moore. who was admitted
to the hospital for the insane here
from Lincoln county ON May 4, died
at the institution this morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18
CHAVEZ DAMAGE SUIT
STILL ON TRIAL HERE


The United States court now sit
ting in Las Vegas is still occupied in
the trial of the case Of Andres Cha
vez against the St. Louis. Rocky
Mountain & Pacific railway company.
The case IL oeing heard in federal
court Under the employers liability
act.
It appears that the plaintiff was in
the employment of the St. Louis Con.
struction and Equipment company and
while SO engaged he had a hand
caught in cog wheel and SO badly
1acerated that It had to be amputat-
ed. He sues for $4,000 damages.
The docket Of bankruptcy cases
was called this morning ana it was
ordered that attorneys in cases that
have been pending the required
length of time be notified by the dis
trict clerk to proceed with the same
else they will be stricken from the
docket
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-05-18

The case of Frank Korte, charged
with having too little regard for the
provisions of the Edmunds act, was
continued till next term, the defend,
ant to pay the expenses of continu-
ance and the fees of government wit.
nesses.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
No Demonstration Whatever to be Held in
Greater New York Today
FAIRLY CLEAR HORIZON AT CHICAGO
But One Trouble the Calendar Psburs-B Baltimore
to Take no Notice of the Day-Strike in Some of the
Boston Paint Shops Expeced-NOthing Doing in
Conn ectcut-Strke Predicted in Providence

New York April 3O.-May day will
dawn in Greater New York with labor
conditions quiet. Barring the strike
against bakeries on the East Side. de-
clared tonight, the teamsters' strike
against a few downtown firms and
several minor building trade disputes.
there is nothing to ruifle existing
agreements between employees and the
employer.
Organized labor. strictly speaking.
Will hold no demonstration whatsoever.
as the first Monday I'm September is
observed as tie official Labor day by
such rather than the first day Of May
The socialists and the socialist labor
party, however. together with other
so-called progressive or less conserve
tive labor organizations. have made
arrangements for a parade tomorrow
afternoon which will end in Union
square, where socialist workers will
address the crowd. The parade Is TO
be held under the auspices of the united
Hebrew trades and will be made up
principally Of jast Side workers. A
large proportion of the participants
will be women.
Fairly Peaceful Outlook in Chicago.
Chicago. April 3O.-Following a peri d.
or Of unusual agitation in labor circles.
May first in Chicago brings a fairly
elSdF nOElZOu. Inc Tile layers ana nelU-
ers, VINO only two weeks ago settled a
strike of six weeks duration and re-
turned to work at increased wages. are
threatening to strike again unless the
injunction against their union and the
Associated Building trades is dissolved.
The contractors are just as anxious 10
get the injunction out Of the way. but
so far no method by which this can be
done has been discovered. Journey
men makers will meet tomorrow to
take action on the question of strike
against the master bakers who refuse
to grant an increase in wages.
Pittsburg Has One Grievance.
Pittsburg. Pa, April 30.-But one
labor trouble is pending in Pittsburg
on the eve of May day and tonights
meeting Of street railways employees
promises to settle all pending differ
ences between them and the Pittsburg
Railways company.
Baltimore Calm.
Baltimore. April SO.-There is no IN ,
dication that labor organizations OF
this city will take any notice what
ever of May day. The local labor sit
uation is, on the whole. quiet and with
out apparent likelihood Of important
developments in the very near future.
Boston Painters Want More Pay.
Boston. April S0.-Peace reigns IN
the industrial circles CT Boston and
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01

Atlanta, Ga, April S0.--An epidemic
OF cyclones and tornadoes, the like of
which have not been known for years,
swept through the south last night
and today, leaving in the wake hun
dreds of dead and mangled bodies Shd
the dismantled wrecks of property
worth many millions.
Terrible Tales of Destruction.
An exact list of the dead and an
accurate estimate of the monetary
loss may not be compiled for days, but
from all along the path of the storm
come tales Of fearful loss OF life and
descriptions Of whole towns and VII
lages completely wiped out.
The storm wave seems to have had
its origin in the north and swept from
the lake region south in irregular
fashion, now moderating It's force as If
spent, now growing more turbulent
and angry.
Fifty Lives Lost in Tennessee.
The state Of Tennessee was an es-
pecially heavy sufferer. At 10 o'clock
tonight careful estimates indicate that
at least so people were killed in that
state alone while the loss in dollars
and cents will not fall short of a mil
lion.
Town Practically Destroyed. 4
At Franklin and in Hillsboro there
was loss of life. The latter town is
said to be practically destroyed, White
at Centerville and adjoining villages
the damage is reported very heavy,
both in lives and property. Near
Pulaski. in Gills county, the death list
reached twelve and many were in
9ured
Hurricane Followed Cumberland VAL
ley.
In the vicinity of Chattanooga the
storm was felt at its worst. AS in 9TH
eI parts of the state, the telephone and
telegraph wires were blown down and
the movement Of trains was greatly
fampered. The hurricane followed the
Cumberland valley, wrecking small
towns and destroying farm houses. AT
Ebenezer eighteen houses were blown
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
MEHMED v. DRIVES THROUGH
STREETS OF coNSTANTINoPLI
Populaoe Impressed With New Rulers
Democratic Fashion.

Constantinople, April 30.-Tewfik
Pasha finally has succeeded in form
ing new ministry to preside over the
destinies of the Turkish empire, a
task he undertook reluctantly when
some of the influential members lof
the committee of union and progress
displayed opposition to EIilma Pasha
resuming his old post of premier.
Mehmed V. drove through the streets
in democratic fashion, today to the
mosque to offer up the regular Friday
prayers. The pomp and ceremonial
that formerly attached to the func-
tion during the reign of Abdul Ham
i'd were lacking, and the subjects of
the new sultan seemed to appreciate
bis democratic manner, and accepted
it as evidence of the beginning of a
more lenient rule. A rumor emanat-
Ing from Salonica to the effect that
Abdul Hamid would be courtmartiaIled
was in circulation here today, but met
with denial.
1t is reported that the police have
made numerous seizures of arms, am
rlunition and bombs. which were to
have been used in a fanatical out
break which General Schefkets time
ly occupation of the city prevented.
Search parties are engaged in the
grounds of the Yildiz Kiosk digging
for the treasure supposed to have been
buried by Abdul Hamid
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
Fearful Loss Of Life Whole Towns and Villages
Completely Wiped Out
SOUTHERN STATES IN PATH OF STORM,
Millions of Dollars Worth of Property Destroyed-Ten-
nessee an Especially Heavy Sufferer of Georgia
Escaped with Only Slight Loss-Storm Still Raging
and Moving in Southeasterly Direction.

, down. At Knoxville the greatest
damage was from Interference with
commerce.
Memphis reports heavy loss from
towns within a radius OF one hundred
miles in three states.
At Horn Lake, Miss, half a dozen
lives were lost and the property dam
age was very heavy. From neighbor-
ing towns come tales of men. women
and children killed and homes wreck
ed.
The tornado swept over into Ar
kansas and killed eight persons near
Mammoth Springs. besides wrecking a
score of buildings. Other points in
Arkansas report heavy loss.
Most of Georgia Escaped.
Atlanta and most of Georgia escaped
with only slight property loss But
two young people, brother and sis
ter, lost their lives here today by the
capsizing of a rowboat during a squall.
Strikes Alabama With Terrific Force.
Striking Alabama and headed, in a
southeasterly direction, the hurricane
continued upons its course of destruc-
tion tonight. Huntsville sends word
of heavy loss of property with proba-
bly, the loss of several lives. At Dan
vile, in Morgan county, Ala, the storm
appeared with terrific force. At Hart
zell at least one is dead and many are
hurst. The storm is still raging and
seems to be travelling almost directly
southeast.
Scores of Wires Down.
Soon after dark tonight the strong
winds began affecting the rail, tele-
graph and telephone lines connecting
Atlanta with Chattanooga and Knox
vile, and wire communication ceased
entirely. The Western &, Atlanta rail-
road offices here reported that south of
Chattanooga. near Emerson, Ca, sew
eTal big trees were blown across the
railroad right of way tearing down
wires and. holding up five trains.
Scores of telegraph wires were lost
in the vicinity of Rome, Ga, about
dark, indicating that the storm was
sweeping over that section.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
WANDERED A HUNDRED MILES.
Young Girl and Four Year Old Nephew
Found in Box Car.

Garfield, N. J., April S0.-Mary Sur,
the II year old Hungarian girl who
wandered away from her home here on
Sunday with her four year old nephew,
Joseph Berger, and was found with the
child in box car at Tappan, N. Y, to-
day, returned home tonight.
The girl said she and the boy left
home on Sunday for a short walk. but
she became lost and could not find her
way home. As she spoke no English,
she was unable to make her predicae-
ment known to any of the persons she
met along the road, and she pushed on
until night, when she slept in an open
field. The next day she continued her
travels, hoping that she would come
upon some familiar object. In her five
days wanderings she covered nearly a
hundred miles, carrying the child most
of the distance. The two obtained a
little food each day at farm houses
No one, the girl said, had harmed or
threatened them. Despite their wan
derings, both the girl and baby boy
bore the hardships remarkably well.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
PASSING OF ABDUL HAMlD
Celebrated by the Turkish Residents
of New York City.

New York, April sO.-Hussein .Kai-
zim Bey. the Ottoman ambassador to
the United States, and 150 of his coun-
trymen gathered in downtown res
taurant tonight and celebrated the
change IF governmont wrought by the
Young Turks in their native land-the
accession to the thsone of Mehmed V.
as the first constitutional sultan, and
the passing Of Abdul Hamid.
The Turkish ambassador came on
from Washington especially for the oc-
casion. He displayed the imperial OF
toman "majidi," a large and brilliant
diamond, and ruby studded star, a dec
Grafton which was conferred upon him
by the peosed Abdul Hamid.
A touch of loyalty to America which
strangely moved those Anricans pres
ent occurred near the end of the meet
ing. Suddenly the orchesra played
America" AS the strains burst forth
every Turk in the room arose, and the
Turkish ambassador cried aloud in
his native tongue: Great America. Let
US thank the soil that is hospitable to
U.S."
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01

few strikes are expected tomorrow.
The painters announce that after May
l their rate OF wages shall be Al cents
an hour for house painters and fi
cents an hour for decorators. an In
crease of one and half cents over ilie
old rate. As some Of the master paint
ers are expected 10 refuse the new
schedule, strike in some Of the shops
is expected.
No Trouble in Connecticut.
New Haven. Conn. April 80.-Asids
from the strike Of the hatters In Dan-
bury and South Norwalk. which has
been Of several weeks duration. there
are no Indications that organized labos
viii pay any attention to May day.
There have been few labor troubles
throughout the state the past year and
there are no indications OF any m tho
near future.
Haverhill Carpenters May Strike.
Haverhill. Mass. April 30.-A gem
eral strike OF union carpenters II ex-
pegtcd 10 20 into effect here tomorrow
The men demand an Increase in pay
from 81 1-2 cents an hour to IL 1-2
cents an hour. About two hundred
men will be affected. The plumbers
also threaten to strike tomorrow for
an increase OF % cents a day.
Demand as Cents an Hour.
Providence, April 30--Flve local I'M
ions OF the Unit ID Brotherhood OF Jar-
penters and Joiners. with a total mem
bership OF 1900. by a vote Of 55s 10
234. decided tonight 20 go out on
strike next Monday morning 20 en-
force their demand FOR a minimum
wage Of 45 cents per hour and a a.
hour week. They are now getting Al
cents per hour. The voting took plnca
In the labor temple and the result was
received with much cheering.
All Quiet in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia. April Everything
is quiet in labor circles here and thero
will be- no special observance OF MAY
day. The city Is free from strikes and
labor troubles OF every kind and there
are no disputes awaiting adjustment.
Absolute Peace in San Francisco.
San Francisco. April 30.-Although
San Francisco Is regarded as one of
the strongest organized labor cities
in the country. not a strike will mar
May day. Absolute peace prevails In
labor circles.
st. Louis Union Men Satisfied.
ST. Louis. April S0.-For the first
time IN several years 81. Louis Is NOT
threatened with any labor trouble on
May 1. Union men are apparently sat
isfied with their wages. following a
period OF depression.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
SMALL BUSINESS IN APRIL.
Police Made 81 Arrests During the
Past 81 Days--Ony % Paid Their
Fines.

During the month OF April there
were 81 arrests by the police, which IS
below the average monthly number.
The arrests were for the following
reasons Intoxication 32, breach of
the peace %, theft 5. runaway boys 4,
injury to private property 4. being in
corrigible 8, violating liquor law 3.
non-support ,. forgery. Vagrancy. de-
frauding boarding house, speeding au-
to. one each.
There were II discharged, II cases
nOlled, six were taken away. one was
bound over to the superior court. six
put in charge of the probation officer,
one case was continued. while 20 we're
sent to Jail. Thee were % who paid
their fines and costs, amounting to
$1SO.S4
There were 26S who occupied quar-
ters at police station during the month
against 399 during March. Seven store
doors were found unlocked and made
Secure
Norwich bulletin., 1909-05-01
JAMES H. BOYLE COLLAPSED.
Kidnapper in a Critical Condition in
the Mercer Jail.

Mercer, Pa, April 3O.-James II.
Boyle, whose trial on a charge Of kid
rapping Billy" Whitla, was today
continued until next Wednesday, col
lapsed today in the Mercer jail, and
tonight Is said to be in a critical con-
dition. DR.. II. A. Gofing, the Jail
physician, is in constant attendance on
him.
Mrs. Boyle was quite surprised by
the unexpected continuance Of her
husbands case, but refrained from
making any comment The reasons
given for the continuance were the
illness Of the wife Of w. S. Anderson,
attorney for the defense, and the mys-
terror disappearance OF the original
information against Boyle. But there
dE a prevalent belief among the people
here that neither side is anxious for
an immediate trial. The members of
the Whitla family are greatly dis
pleased because OF the postponement.