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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
PROBATE COURT NAMES
GUARDIANS FOR MINORS

In the probate court for San Mi
guel county, in the matter of the es-
tate of the late Mrs. Clara r. Koogler,
who died intestate, December "a,
1908, upon petition, Charles v. Hedg-
cock was yesterday appointed admin
istrator of the same under bond of
$500. At the same sitting of court
John G. c. Koogler and DR.. VIM Por-
ter Mills were named as the guar
dians of the minor heirs, viz: Viii
liam H. Koogler. aged 16 years;
Glare v. Koogler, aged Is years and
Wayland G. Koogler, aged IL years.
under required bond of $4,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
LAS VEGAN INTERVIEWS
GOVERNOR OF VERMONT

H. A. Harvey, after whom the pop
ular mountain resort takes its name,
he having been its founder and owner
for many years, is at present visiting
relatives and friends at Lake Menphre-
magog, Vermont. He writes that it was
recently his privilege and pleasure to
meet and converse with the governor
of the Green Mountain commonwealth,
to whom, and within the hearing OF
others, he told some wholesome truths
concerning New Mexico and its peo-
pie.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06

The arrangements for what bids
fair to be the biggest agricultural
event in the history of Las Vegas and
San Miguel county, namely, the
Harvester Carnival at the National
Guard armory on Saturday. October
9th, was completed today by the COM
mittee having the carnival in charge.
Exhibits of agricultural products,
garden truck, minerals and live stock
will be made from every section of
the county, and extensive as is the
armory, space for the display of these
exhibits is already at a premium.
Valuable premiums, aggregating up
wards of thousand dollars, will be
awarded for the best exhibits. These
premiums have been donated by mer-
chants of both East and West Las
Vegas and by public spirited citizens.
In addition a number of cash prizes
will also be awarded, these, too, hav-
ing been donated.
The latest cash donations received
by the premium committee follow: D.
A. Camfield, Greeley, Colo, SIS; Aqua
Pura company, Las vegas, $40; Gay
]or-Kiefer Realty company, $15. and
w. B. Martin, jr., $40.
It is announced that an association
win be formed after the coming car
nival is over, which will make this an
annual affair hereafter. -
The following is the program for the
big event:
Harvest Carnival Saturday, Oct. 9.
10 a. m.-Opening of Exposition Hall
end Fair Groupds; concert on Plaza
by Mayfower hand
$3.50 a. Street concert IN East
Las Vegas, by Mayfower band Ies
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
GRANT BOARD ADJoURNs
UNTIL NEXT MONTH

The Las Vegas grant board has
adjourned till the first Monday in
November, after transacting routine
business that properly came before
the important body. In the matter of
the forfeiture by Fred w. Browne. of
Chicago, of $4,000, unless it be shown
to the satisfaction Of the board that he
had located seventy-fve families on
mesa lands, according to contract en-
tered into, no definite action was
taken. Mr. Browne will be notified
at his Chicago headquarters to give
an account of his stewardship.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
CROWN PRINCESS cEcILE
GIVES BIRTH TO SON

New York, Oct. 6.-The greatest
demonstration over the birth of a baby
ever made in America, occurred to-
day, when official news of the birth of
a son to Crown Princess Cecile of
Germany reached the German war
ships in the Hudson river. The It'd
ings were signalled to all the other
warships, which had expected the
news for days, and royal salute of
twenty-one guns doomed out from
every war vessel in the harbor Dress.
ed in their full dress uniforms, the
admirals and other officers swarmed to
the German flagship to extend con-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
COVERED TOTAL OF 6S3 MILES
WENT FROM zEURicH, GERMANY,
TO WARSAW, POLAND
RUSSIA
IS ARRESTED AS A SPY
FALLS INTO HANDS OF VlGlLANT
COSSAck POLICE UPON
LANDING

Zeurich, Germany, Oct. 6.-The in
ternational balloon race for the Cor
don Bennett cup, was won by Edgar
W. Mix, an American, who descended
Tuesday at Warsaw, Poland
The distance covered was 6S3 miles.
Mix reports he is being detained by
the Russian police and the American
embassy at st. Petersburg has been
notified.
It is presumed that Mix has been
arrested on suspicion of being a
spy, as the Russian authorities are al
ways on the lookout for anyone cross
ing the frontier, whether on land or in
the air.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
MUCH INTEREST IN
HARMON MURDER TRIAL
Especial Dispatch.)

Ration, N. NJ, Oct. 6.-The case of
the Territory VS.. Elbert J. Harmon,
charged with the murder Of Tomas
Salazar at Springer on January IS,
1908, is now occupying the attention
of the district court, and is attract
ing considerable attention because of
the prominence Of the parties involv-
ed. The territory finished its side Of
the case today, and the defense is
now introducing testimony. The case
will probably be given to the jury
tomorrow. The accused is
making a hard fight for acquittal on
the plea of self-defense.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
PROGRAM COMPLETE FOR Big
HARVEST CARNIVAL SATURDAY

10 a. m.-Address of welcome at
Exposition Hall by Mayor X. D. Good
all, of East Las Vegas, and by Mayor
Secundino Romero, of Las Vegas.
IL a. m.-Review of exhibits by
judges. Concert in Exposition Hall.
( l p. m.-Awarding of premiums.
2 p. m.-Sporting events, consisting
of races of every description.
3 p. m.-Band concert.
4 p. m.-Grand trades display in
merchants windows.
5 p. m.-Contest race between vol
unteer fire departments on Douglas
avenue.
z p. m. to 10 p. m.-Continuation of
exhibits. Barn Dance" at Rosenthal
Hall. Extra special attractions at
the Mystic, Crystal and Twentieth
Century theatres.
List of Judges.
The following will act as judges of
the various exhibits and events on
the program:
Ai'OSeOoh 1Ohh buiho, "a m. Au-
Ter, B. D. Farmer.
Glass grains, etc.-T. H. Moen, N.
s. Belden, Geo. Hile.
Vegetables-W. H, Henick. Albert
Burris.
Minerals-John Shank. Thomas W.
Hayward.
Fruits-A. Fl. Whitmore, J. H,
Stearns.
Poultry and Dairy Products-W. d.
Lee, Lester Sands, Fred Corbett.
Women's Work-Mrs. P. G. Car
Denter, Mrs. w. ]. Fugate, Mrs, Arthur
Cook.
sports-Pat McElroy DR.. John d.
Hess. Charles O'Malley.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
CAUSES ALL DIFFERENT
ACCIDENT ON ILLINOIS CENTRAL
COSTS ONE LIFE AND IN
JURY TO 35
TRAIN HITS A BOULDER
ENGINEER LOSES LIFE AND
FIREMAN is BADLY HURT
NEAR VANCOUVER

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 6.--As a re
suit of collision last night between
two trains on the Illinois Central
south of Farmer City, ILL.,, caused by
a misunderstanding of orders, one
woman was killed and 35 injured,
four probably fatally. The wreck
occurred on curve where the trains
were hidden from each other. The
injured were returning from the state
fair at Springfield.
Train Hits Boulder
Vancouver, B. c., Oct. 6. East
bound passenger train No. 4, on the
Portland. Spokane and Seattle rail-
road, was wrecked last night near
Fountain. The engineer was killed
and the fireman badly injured. The
train ran into boulder which had
rolled on, to the track.
Fog Causes Wreck
Chicago, Oct. GA dense fog this
morning was responsible for a rear
end collision between a Rock Island
and a Lake Shore train, in which
score were injured. Five were also
injured in collision between street
car and wagon.
Accident on Santa Fe
Houston, Texas, Oct. 6.-Santa Fe
train No. 10 was wrecked near Tenn
pie this morning by split frog.
Several passengers and Engineer Nc
Ginnis were seriously injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
PRESIDENT ON WAY
TO YOSEMITE VALLEY

Tracy. Calf, Oct. e.. President
Taft made short stop here today
on his way to the Yosemite valley.
The president sent message of con-
graduation to President Lowell of
Harvard, regretting his inability to be
present at the ceremonies of his in
auguration and predicted an ever
widening circle of educational in
fluence for President Lowell He also
spoke at Porta Costa.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
ELIDA NEWSPAPER PLANT
AND POSToFFICE BURN

Roswell, N. M, Oct. 6.-The postof-
flee and plant of the Elida News at
Elida, Roosevelt county, north of this
city were entirely consumed by fire
of unknown origin which started in
the rear of the postoffice at l o'clock
yesterday morning. The total loss
was about $4,000, with insurance of
$4,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
EXCURSION TO MoNTEzUMA
FARM NEXT SUNDAY

An effort is making by Geo. A. Flem-
ing, secretary Of the Commercial
club, to have the Santa Fe Railway
company run a special train out to
Montezuma farm on the hot springs
branch Sunday afternoon. This in or
der that visiting homeseekers, as well
as home people. may see the expert
ment beet farm at it's best. All ex-
penses OF. the trip, if made, will be
borne by the Commercial club.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
FIRE BOYS PRACTICE
FOR SPEED CONTEST

The East side fire boys have already
begun to practice the city fire horses
for the contest run on the 9th
with the West side team. The
run will start on Douglas avenue, at
the corner of Eighth street. and the
water plug to which they will run
is on the corner of Sixth street and
Douglas avenue.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
OMAHA CITY COUNCIL
WOULD SETTLE STRIKE

Omaha, Oct. 6.-Three passengers
were injured In a street car collision
here last night, due to the inexper-
|ience in handling cars of the motor
men, who are imported strikebreak-
ers. The Omaha city council last
night adopted over the mayors veto
a set of resolutions, asking tie state
railroad commission to make valua-
tion of the street car cot,pany's
property, that the laws be enforced
impartially by the police and pro-
viding for thorough investigation
of the strike by committee from
the council.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
SCHOOL FOR AvIAToRs
THE LATEST INNOVATION

New York, Oct 6.-Before the de-
parture of Wilbur Wright for Washing
ton, he announced that he would not
only extend the manufacture of aero
planes but would open school for
aviators. He does not believe any
one should be permitted to own or
operate an airship unless he be thor
oughly trained, and he has refused
many orders for aeroplanes for this
reason.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
CELEBRATION AT TEMPLE
OF JEWISH FESTIVAL

The last day of festival Succoth
will be celebrated at Temple Monte
fore, Douglas avenue and Ninth
street. with divine service this evening
at o'clock and tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. Rabbi ]. s. Raisin Will
officiate All are cordially invited to
attend.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
CALLED MEETING Of
COMMERCIAL CLUB

Every member of the Commercial
club who can possibly do so, is urged
to be present at the meeting called for
Tuesday evening, October 12, for the
election of officers and directors for
the ensuing year. s'n
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
NEW PRESIDENT OF
HARVARD TAKES OATH

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 6.-Scholars,
scientists and theologians paid tri-
butte to Abbot Lawrence Lowell this
morning when he took his oath as
president of Harvard university,
Americas Oldest educational institu-
tion. The ceremonies were held in
the open air in the famous Harvard
yard.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
BRIDGE BUILDERS
STRIKE BED ROCK

Bed rock has been struck in the ex.
cavation being made for the new Cal
linas river bridge, now building be-
tween the two towns. The concrete
work will soon be commenced, when
1t is the intention of the contracro-s
to put night shift to work.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
w. 9. GREEN PLEADS
GUILTY TO SMUGGLING

Las Cruces, N. NJ, Oct Civilian
B. Green, an ex-railroad conductor and
former immigration inspector at AL
buquerque, pleaded guilty in the U.
S. district court here yesterday to the
charge of smuggling Chinese into the
United States and was sentenced by
Judge Parker to serve one year in the
territorial penitentiary at Santa Fe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
sEMl-ANNUAL DIVIDEND
OF SANTA FE BIGGER

New York, Oct, 6-The directors
of the Santa Fe Railway company to-
day declared semi-annual dividend
of per cent This an increase of
1-2 per cent over the last semi-annual
dividend. 1t was announced that the
dividends hereafter will be declared
quarterly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
c. r. SPADER CANDIDATE
FOR U. S. MARSHAL

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Oct &C. F.
Spader, of Bernalillo, former com
missioner of Sandoval county, and Z
prominent merchant and stock raiser,
has announced his candidacy for u.
S. marshal of New Mexico, succeeding
Creighton M. Foraker, whose term ex-
pires in December.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
PEARY TO SUBMIT DATA
TO GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY

Washington, Oct. 6.-R. e. Peary
has accepted the invitation of the
National Geographical society to sub
NIT proof to them for verification
The society will meet Friday and it will
select committee to inves-
tigate Peary's data and Dr. Cooks
also, if the latter submits his records
to the society.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
VIOLATED COMPULSORY
SCHOOL LAW; INDICTED

Albuquerque, N. M. Oct. 6.-Thir-
teen indictments were returned here
teen indictments were returned
here yesterday by the territorial
grand jury against residents of Ber-
nalillo county, charging them with vio-
lating the provisions of the compul-
sorry education school law. These are
the first indictments to be returned
under this law in New Mexico.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
DYNAMITERs AGAIN
BUSY IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Oct. 6.-An attempt was
made last night to blow up the
South Chicago plant of the Peoples
Gas, Light and Coke company. After
overpowering the engineer, the men
destroyed the exhaust engine with
|nitro-glycerine.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
DR.. M r. DEs MARAfs
NEW HEALTH OFFICER

DR.. M. F. Des Marias has been named
by the mayor to be town physician ON
the West side Members of the ned
ical fraternity and all other persons
are requested to report to him all
cases of contagious or infectious dis
eases within their knowledge.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
ST. LOUIS ENTERTAiNs
THE VISITING MAYORS

st. Louis, Oct. 5.-Because Of the
ceremonies of Municipal Day. the
dirigible balloon and airship races
were postponed. Today's ceremonies
were confined to evolutions Of the
police and fire departments.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
TWENTY-THREE BODIES
TAKEN FROM A MINE

Larsrnith, B. c.. Oct. e.-Twenty-
three bodies have been taken from
the mine of the Wellington colliery,
where an explosion took place yester-
day. Nine are still in the pit. A
great crowd of women and children
assembled here today to await the ar
rival of the bodies Of the dead min
ers. Amid the waits of women six
teen were unloaded and carried to
their homes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
WOULD BLEND RACES
FOR PERFECT SPECIMEN

Long Beach, Calf, Oct. 6--Believ-
ing that a perfect race can only be
formed by amalgamating the various
races, DIR. M. A. Shutz has assembled
orphans of the various nations, whom
he will train with the idea that they
intermarry. He already has Indian,
Japanese, Mexican, American and
Portuguese babies.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
EDITOR NAMED AS
COURT COMMISSIONERS

Col. W. M. Berger, editor and man
ager of the Belen Tribune, has been
appointed by Chief Justice VIM. j..
Mills to be U. s. court commissioner
at that place.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
BUENos AYREs BUYS
AMERICAN RACE HORSE

New York, Oct 6.-Kinley Mack,
the winner of the Brooklyn and Sub
urban handicaps in 1905, has been
sold to the Buenos Ayres government
for $500 for breeding purposes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-10-06
MARK TWAlN's DAUGHTER
WEDs RUSSIAN PIANIST

8 West Redding, Conn, Oct. 6.-Miss
Clara Il. Clemens, daughter of Mark
Twain. was married here today to Os-
sip Gabrilowitzch, a Russian pianist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Conditions In Bessemer.

Although there is talk every day as to hard times and the shutting down of plants, Bessemer does not seem to he severely hurt by the reports and things go ahead about as usual. A majority of the plants are running on full time with many of them receiving orders every week that mean more days and weeks of employment to the men, while no plants are shutting down.
 It is stated today that the Ensley Steel mill is rushing steel that has been rolled to the Bessemer rolling mill, where it is stored, probably for future use, but lit- tie if any used at the present. Again a rumor is current that another of the T. c. l stacks will go into blast but this story has been started so many times that no one feels like placing any ere dence in the statement until they see the smoke from the tall stack pouring forth. It Is stated also that the T. c. I. company Is shipping it's coke stored at the old furnaces to Ensley, on account of the shutting down of the mines at Blue Creek, but this is believed to ha coke from Robertstown where thousands of tons have been stocked in the past few months
 The indications are bright for a steady run of all plants whether any tariff tink ering Is done or not, although there are strong reasons to believe that with Con gress adjourned things will settle down to business quicker than when the bodv is in session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
JONESBORO VOTES FOR $3O,OOO BONDS Will Be Used to Enlarge City
 Schools CONDITIONS IN BESSEMER Rumors Are Constantly Going the Rounds, But Most of the Plants
 Appear to Be Doing a
 Good Business.
CONDITIONS IN BESSEMER
By J, B, HOUSTON.

Bessemer, March 15.-tspecial) )-Forty- nine votes were cast in the election in Jonesboro today as to whether there should be an issuance of $50, 600 worth of bonds for schools purposes and of the vote boiled 40 were cast for the issue and against giv @ majority of sl in favor of the progressive move on the. part of the town.
 The opposition failed to materialize al though there has been considerable talk that the opponents of the measure would make close fight against the move rec commended by the town council It is understood that the amount is to be used in paying off the debt on the school house now used for buying a site for school houses and for erecting suitable build ings to meet the rapid increase of chil :. dren in that district. There are some who are of the opinion that the town will have trouble negotiating as large an amount as $9O,OOO while others are as free to express themselves that this can be done with little trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
DISMISSED FROM
 POLICE FORGE

New York, March 15.-Police Lieuten- ent Peter w. Barry, personal friend of District Attorney Jerome, and head of his staff of detectives, was today dis missed from the force by Commissioner Bingham as a result, it is said, of his having permitted the escape from GUS tody of Francis G. Bailey of Colds boro" fame, while Bailey was under restraint in a vessel in the harbor of Puerto Cortez, Honduras.
 At his trial Berry put in the defense that upon the recommendation of the United States consul at Honduras he engaged a guard for Bailey and the lat ter's brother. and that it was while this guard was taking a nap that the pris- oner escaped. The vessel was within a mile of Puerto Cortez and Bailey was taken to land by some confederates, who stole up to the ship In row boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
YANKEE METHODS
 AMAZE LONDONERS

London, March 15.-The opening in London today of the first American de- partment store in this city was a memor- able event in the history of the English retail business and the new Yankee" en- terprise as it is generally called here, has electrified the old firms to frantic efforts to outdo the new competitor. They are resortlng to costly methods to at tract the people from the opening of the American store. such as concerts, anni- versary celebrations and entertainments on a large scale. even employing grand opera singers, military bands and music hall performers to attract the crowds. Newspapers have printed long accounts of the new enterprise, and the popularity of the chief movers.
 The doors of the new store were opened at o'clock and shortly after the establishment was crowded with thous- ands of people, mostly women. The build ing was elaborately decorated inside and outside. The entire staff worked with ceaseless energy .or AS Aours in arrang- ing the goods and bringing what last Saturday night was largely scene of confusion into as fine order IS though the store had been running for years.
 When the doors of the pioneer American department store of England closed this afternoon about 10000 persons, accord ing to the estimates. had inspected the building The great majority of the visitors were women who are anxious to discover what an American store was like. Despite the snow and slush, Ox- ford street in the neighborhood of the building, was crowded with vehicles and people particularly during the afternoon and the business of the underground railroad leading to this ponit was almost unprecedented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
ALMOST READY
 FOR AFRICAN TRIP

Oyster Bay. March 15.-With mem Der of the firm which supplied a great CT part of his outfit for the African trip. ex-President Roosevelt today made a careful inspection of the arti- cles. Four men from New York came to Oyster Bay by automobile, in which they brought portion of Mr. Roose- velts outfit which had been ordered last August.
 Mir. Roosevelt saw his small tents pitched on the lawn and everything put in order for occupancy. Every de- tail of the outfit was gone over and In a number of instances deficiencies were pointed out by MT. Roosevelt.
 These missing parts win be packed in New York. One part of the outfit was taken back to New York today and it will be placed on board the steamer Hamburg at Hoboken during the week The remainder is being packed by MT. Roosevelt.
 Before finally packing his guns MT. Roosevelt took them out to his target range today and succeeded in hitting the bulls eye in a majority of the shots during the practice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16

leans, are Mayor Walter L. Rush. City Engineer Phil Lacey. Aldermen Benton, Batson, Edmundsin, Ross. Rutledge and Duriek William E. Benns, James Trot- ter, Lee Moody, Judge Ben G. Perry and l.. L. Lockwood. The party will travel via the Alabama Great Southern and the Mobile and Ohio, and will leave at 11:10 D. m.
 James B Morton has sold his home on the corner of Clarendon avenue and Ninteenth street to c. E. Rutledge and Dr. k. P McTyeire, consideration S3750. The residence is most desirable one, and one that will grow more valuable IS the city grows Mr Morton will continue to reside on the property for the present
 Harry C. Grigsby. who has been con fled to his room for the past few days by stubborn illness, is able to be out again.
 Miss Lucille Hix of Sylacuaga is the guest for few days of Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. J. E. Wright.
 F. H. White, who is traveling for Detroit drug house, is visiting his fam fly in Bessemer for a few days, but left this afternoon for north Georgia, where his territory lies.
 Miss Zena Smith has returned to Bes- semer after short visit to her home in Meridian, Miss.