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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

piano, it was found necessary after
the grand march, to use only the
piano and traps, but this proved en-
tirely satisfactory. To the orche.tra is
nevertheless due and is herewith ex-
tended the thanks of this pape~ for
being on hand to play. Prof. Bartolo
Ramirez and his musicians arr all
good ones, as is evidenced by their
fine playing in the First Regimental
band. The band was not called on
to play last night. because band mu-
sic in an enclosed room is not salts
factory for dancing. being too loud
and harsh.
Some concern was felt for fear
there would not be enough girls to
go around. But this was dispelled
almost as soon as the doors opened,
for there we're girls and girls galore,
SO many in fact that they sort of
danced ia relays. There was not a
soldier 'nov who cared to, and about
every single one Of them did. wno did
not dance. If he didn't take a whirl
or two 1t was his own fault
At the conclusion of the last dance
on the program, one of the militia
men mounted the steps leading TO the
stage, and calling the soldiers to-
gather, asked for three cneers for
The Optic. These were given with
will and vim that made the cheers
echo and re-echo several blocks
away. Three rousing cheers were
then given for Manager Duncan.
Home. Sweet Home concluded an
evening long to be remembered In the
social annals of Las Vegas. The
Traction company held four syecial
cars at the corner of Douglas ave,
and Sixth street, to take The boys
back to camp, hence none If them had
to walk. In conclusion, boys, The
Optic can only say it certainly feels
more than repaid for its efforts by
the success of the dance. The pleas
ure was all our own. 1
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

This afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock in
the presence of several tn iusand peo-
pie who thIonged the parade gsounds
at Camp Curry. where are enc.-mped
the soldials comprising the New Mex
leo national guard. Governor George
Curry, commander-in-chief of the ter
ritorys military forces, officially re-
viewed the guardsmen aud mede a
minute inspection of the camp.
Accompanied By two memb srs of
his staff. Col. Jose D. Sena and Col.
E, c. Abbott, of Santa Fe, and Cap
tain Chas A. Reynolds, formerly con-
nected with the army of occupation
in the Philippines, later governor for
ten years of one of the islands. and
now resident. of Clovis, Governor
Curry arrived on Santa Fe train No.
10, shortly after IL o'clock. He was
met at the station by Adjutant Gen
eral R. A. Ford, Captain A. S. Brcakes,
u. S. A.. aisd a committee of citizens
who escorted him to the Castareda,
where luncheon was had.
Immediately after luncheon, accom-
panied by members of the board Of
county commissioners, the executive
entered an automobile and was taken
for short spin over the mesa, where
he was shown some good road work,
recently done under the direction of
the county commissioners. Returning
to the city. Governor Curry aud the
commissioners, together with COM
mittee of citizens. in automobiles,
made trip up the Scenic highway as
far as the Hot Springs, where some
more good road work was inspected.
At 3 o'clock the party returned to
the rifle range, where tha executive
reviewed the territorial troops. This
last part of the governors nfief timer.
ary was easily the feature Th" sol
diers made splendid appearance as
they assembled on the parade
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

Of his life. In giving this dance to
the young men, you have strEck a
chord that will awaken pride in the
organization and an esprit de eorps
that am sure will do more than
anything else to popularize and en-
courage the National Guard Of New
Mexico. Permit me to say that the
forethought and tact exhibited by
The Optic are not only commendable
but are worthy of the highest praise-
In its endeavors to entertain both
officers ard men The Optis should be
initiated and followed by every news
paper in the territory whose objective
is the public good
LAS ranking military officer Of the
territory. It would be my duty to send
you a letter OF formal thanks. In
this case my duty becomes az ex-
ltreme pleasure. and / am endesvur-
ling to express a sincere aud heartfelt
appreciation rather than formal
one on the part Of myself aud the
other OFFICERS. The Optic. always a
leader. has indeed set a pace that will
be hard for other towns and papers
TO maintain.
AT any time should 1t be in my
power to serve The Optic or citizens
u
of Las Vegas. shall deem it an honor
and pleasure to do so.
Thanking you on behalf Of tie Of
ficers and men of the National Guard
of New Mexico. I have the honor to
remain,
Very sincerely yours.
'R. A. FORD
"Adjutant General"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

grounds and proceeded through var
ious military evolutions. The bsttal-
ion after passing in revie X before the
governor and his staff, was then in
spected.
The governor was extremely peas
ed at the excellent showing made and
he was quick to note Improvements
gained as a result of the practice en-
gagged in daily during the encamp-
ment. He highly compliGented Gen.
eral Ford and the officers. as We'll as
the enlisted men.
This evening, the governor and his
staff, together with local citizens will
be guests at 6 O'Clock dinner
at the off. GERS mess at Camp Curry
Following this the executive returns
to the city and at o'clock will meet
with the county commissioners TO dis
cuss goo1 roads work and matters
pertaining to the early completion of
that link of the Scenic highway con-
Meeting the cities of Las Vegas and
Ration. At o'clock the governor
his staff and the officers Of the nat
ional guard will be guests at an elab-
crate reception and bali at the Com
mercial club. Tomorrow nornrg an
automobile trip will be made to Mora,
from where the governor viii proceed
on to Ration.
It will be seen that every mln.Ie Of
the governors stay in this city will
be occupied. He is here so seldom
that when he does come, mis- visit is
made the most Of
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

We're you at The Optics military
ball last night? Well, We were, and
almost everybody else We know OF
was there. too. The ball was a sue
cess beyond our fondest expectations.
cess beyond our fondest expectations,
for no less than thousand peo-
pie partook of our hospitality.
The enlisted men of the New Mexico
National Guard. who were our guests,
were there in full force. danced and
had one grand time. In fact. the sol
diers had the best time they have had
during the territorial encamDment,
and the IeopIe OF Las Vegas who
were there and helped by their pres
ence to make the occasion delightful,
also enjoyed themselves 10 the ut
most. Therefore everybody went
away happy. with only words of praise
for this paper. So The Optic is more
than satisfied. yes. this paper ana
members of the editorial staff are
just egotistical enough to be proud
And why shouldn't we be?
Now as to the detail OF last ,ven-
ing's social event. At 1880 o'clock
the advance crowd had packed the
hallway and entrance to the Duncan
opera house. and when at s clock
the doors of the theater we're orened,
there was a rush to get seats. BY
S:15 the opera house was filled with
people. who still kept coming and
when the grand march IS anncunc-
ed at o'clock. standing room was
not to be had, so great was the crush.
The grand march was called aid af-
ter it had been proceeded with. Man
ager Jas. 5. Duncan, jr.. Of the opera
house, who acted as master of cere-
monies on behalf of The Optic. an
nounced that the formalitiss of INTRO
duction would be done way with,
owing to the soldier boys being most
ly strangers in Las Vegas. and that
it would be perfectly proper for them
to ask any young lady tos dance,
whether they had been inscdu ,ad or
not. 1t was also announced tna be.
cause of the extreme heat in the ball
room, that the militiamen take off
their jackets, that they might enjoy
themselves without let or hindfance.
And they took advantage of botb an
nouncements.
There were twenty numbers on the
dance program. In addition there
were any number of extras, intending
an "Optic special" in the form of a
Spanish quadrille. The music wes al
so splendid. Because the orchestra,
made up Of the First Regimental
band, played different music from
that Of the accompanies. Prot Cain
on the traps ana his wis on the
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
MAY YET PPRoVE THAT
SUTTON WAS MURDERED

Annapolis. Md, July '24-The
testimony of Chauffeur Owens at the
Sutton naval inquiry yesterday, that
Sutton tried to avoid fight with
Adams cast the first light on the
affair from witness outside the
naval servIce went far to strengthen
the belief of those who think Sutton
was murdered. Counsel for Mrs. SUIT
ton will make a further cross exami-
nation of the off:csrs Monday. Mrs.
Sutton's counsel win then place on
the witness stand Private Charles
Kennedy, said to have been ar eye
witness to the tragedy.
1t is claimed that the report of DR..
Mccormick, who performed the artop-
sy. will show that sutton's skull was
fractured. DIR. Mccormick will be an
important witness next week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

Washington, July "a. - President
Taft was notified by the house and
senate leaders today that hides will
surely go on the free list ss a rider
as a provise that free hides will be a
provision for a raw material roduc-
tion in the house rates on shoes and
other leather products. This followed
a statement that free hides only
would be had by an agreement with
the leather manufacturers that their
goods must bear lower rates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

Chicago. July 24.-Charged with be-
ing one of the men higher up in
volved in grating, Police INSPECTOR
Edward c. McCann. member Ct the
police force. was indicted today for
the collection Of money for the pro-
lection Of vice In the West sid ten
derloin. Ills Indictment followed that
OF Sergeant jeremiah Griffin, said to
have acted as collection agent for
Mccain and others. Griffin is said
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
NEW FRENCH CABINET
FORMED BY BRAND

Paris, July 24.--Aristide Briard to
day succeeded in forming new
French cabinet. While the ger eral
Impression is favorable. the press is
skeptical regarding the duration of the
cabinet. He has given thu portfolios
of war and marine respectively to
General Brun and Admiral De La
Payrere, which is regarded as guar
antee that politics will be eliminated
from the sImy and navy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
CRIPPLE SAVED FROM
DROWNING BY CORK LEG

Galveston, July 24-William Davies
of Groveton, Texas, who was w;shed
from Tarpon pier during he hurri-
cane of Wednesday. relates thrilling
tale of his rescue. Davies, wEo is
legless. took off both cork legs be-
fore the destruction of the pier and
was washed Is miles out to sea on a
raft, which broke up under him He
saw his corn legs floating amid the
wreckage and placing one Under
each arm he swan back into the
bay, being picked up 30 miles from
where he was washed into the water.
He was in the water 80 hours.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
LEADERS SAY HIDES Will
Be PUT ON FREE LIST

Senators Crane and Lodge told the
president they we're ready to make
concessions as part of bargain fer
free hides This opened The way for
an agreement in conference. as the
western senators have said time and
again their objection to sree hides
would cease when the rates on manu-.
factured leather products, we're GORE
spondingly reduced. Rates on shoes
will be lowered from Is to 10 per
cent, according to the presidents in.
formation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
CHICAGO POLICE INSPECTOR
INDICTED FOR GRATING

to have collected sl5O.OoO 'Or the pro-
lection of selling cocaine and every.
other vice.
Louis Frank. a millionaire pcTitic-
ian. whose influence has always been
potent in the fevee districts; hike
Heitler, known as Mike the Pike;
Morris shatz. said to have squsaIed
on the grafters. and n. 4. Sanchez.
charged with being a go-betwaen to
secure the protection, are also under
Indictment.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
GREAT DIFFICULTY IN
GETTING CALHOUN JURY

San Francisco July "a The first
week of HE second trial Of Patrick
Calhoun. charged with offering
bribe. ended without the qualifica-
ton Of single talesman. Four hun
dred have been summoned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
STRICKEN TOWNS SEND
OUT APPEAL FOR All

New Orleans, July "a Suhscrip-
tions for those towns suffering from
the hurricane are pouring into Angle
ton and BAY City, Texas. These
towns are unable to meet the situa-
tion unaided. With number still
missing, the death list from the storm
now numbers 3S.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
'ADJUTANT GENERAL
FORD OFFICIALLY
THANKS THE OPTIC

Praises Public Spiritedness Of This Paper
in Giving Dance for Enlisted Men and
Putting Forth Efforts to Advance Inter-
ests and Arouse Enthusiasm in National
Guard-Declares Soldiers Had Fine Time
at Last Nights Ball-Compliments Las
Vegas and Its People.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

Adjutant General R. A. Ford, com
manding the ttEecps Of the New Mex
leo National Guard, in encampment
near this city, today addressed an Of
ficial communication thanks to The
Optic on behalf OF the soldiers and
himself. General Ford praises the
public spiritedness of this paper in
entertaining the enlisted men, com
piiments Las Vegas and it's people
and takes occasion to also say many
pleasant things about the Meadow
City. The communication follows
herewith:
General Ford's Letter
Camp Curry, Las Vegas n. M..
July "a. 1903.
Las Vegas Optic.
Las Vesass N. NJ
'Gentlemen; Il gives me NOR
pleasure than can express to lnoy
that in these United States there is |
newspaper which sees the impotfanc'
of encouraging the military spirit IL
our young men, and although we ex
|pected much of Las Vegas, frpnkIy
say that we did not. nor could we
have expected more than The perfect
ly just and friendly attitude of your
during our ercamrment
here.
This morning have taken pains
to see what the men of the post
thought of the dance given them by
The Optic. and I do not believe that
In the whole battalion there Il one
man who attended the dance that did
not have cne of the pleasantest times
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
OPTICS military
BALL BRILLIANT
SOCIAL SUCCESS

Members Of the New Mexico National Guard
Guests Of This Paper Last Night at Big
Dance at Duncan Opera HousePeople
Packed Theater to Doors. Standing Room
Being at Premium-Occasicn Will
Long be Remembered by Those Who
Attended.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24

T. Nj. Carter has rendered his resig-
nation as court commissioner at
Grady. N. NJ. and successor will
soon be named by Judge w. ]. Mills.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-07-24
governor CURRY
REVIEWS TROOPS
in ENCAMP PIMENI

AS Commander Chief Of Territorial Mil
itary Forces, He Makes Official Inspect
ion Of Citizen Soldiers--Vast Crowd at
Parade Grounds to Witness Inspir-
ing Event This Afternoon--Executive
and Militia Officers to be Guests at
Elaborate Reception and Ball Tonight
at Commercial Club.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
GRAND OLD MAN Of
AMERICA HAS CLOSED
HIS EARTHLY CAREER

the 81 years of his life the spirit of
the founders of Massachusetts Bay
colony. He graduated from Harvard
College in 1899. He was actively
connected with the Boston Advertiser
many years ago, and his first charge
as a clergyman was at church in
Worcester. He was a prolific writer
and had for years been allied with
the principal philanthropic move
ments of the city. state and nation.
Dir. Hale was born in Boston April
3, 1922. He was educated in the
public schools; then went through
the grammar school, and then to Har-
ward. On October l, 1852, he mar
ried Emily Baldwin Perkins. He
wrote during his Lifetime more than
100 books and pamphlets. The Man
Without a Country" would alone have
made him famous. He was the found
er of the Lend Hand Clubs. His
work in fiction, drama. philosophy
politics. poetry and history marked
him as one of the most versatile and
bEiuiant writer's in America. He was
a great traveller. natural orator. a
wonderful preacher
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
ARE VICTIMS
OF THE RIVER
Two Men Were Drowned Yesterday
Afternoon in the Raging Waters
of the Green River in Utah.
WERE ON A LARGE FERRY BOAT

\ message received this morning
by The Daily Sentinel from one of its
correspondents states that yesterday
afternoon the big ferry boat that
plies the Green river at Moab sunk
and two men who We're on board at
the time were drowned.
Ii seems that the boat was attempt
ing To cross the raging stream. now
at flood tide, and in some manner
failed to keep above the waves and
went down. The two men were
thrown into the rushing waters and
assistance could not reach them be-
fore they had drowned.
The bodies have not been rccov-
cred.
The names of the two men were
not learned
The Green river is higher than il
has been in II great many years.
There has within the past few days
been rise of over % feet in the river
The stage this morning at the town
of Green River was Ii feet and 0
inches, or over o feet above normal
and the river is still rising.
~ Much damage has been to the low
lands and to other property
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
KEYS ARRIVES
. TO SEE PROJECT
Special Representative of Secretary
Ballinger of the Interior Depart
ment is in Grand Junction.
WILL BE HERE SEVERAL DAYS

Il. A. Keyes, special representative
the interior. arrived in Grand June
ton today at noon and will spend sew
eral days here making an inspection
of the Grand valley High Line canal,
looking over the right of way, learn
ing of various conditions and cir
cumstances surrounding the project
and its affairs, and gathering other
information and facts that may be of
interest and value to the department
of the interior
MIR. keyes. whose coming was an
nounced exclusively by The Sentinel
some time ago, had not given any
information To local people as to the
exact date of his arrival here and he
came in today unheralded. He is
stopping at one of the local hotels.
The Sentinel yesterday gave an ac-
count of the attack made by the
North Platte, Neb., people on MIR.
keyes and his chief. Mr.. BalIinger.
MIR. Reyes will be treated with ev-
cry consideration here in Grand juno
| ton. He will he given ascortiisl well
come by the officials of the recIama-
ton service, Water Users association,
Chamber of Commerce and all other
citizens with whom he comes in con-
tact and will be given every assist
ancc in his Investigations.
Mr.. Keyes will be here some days.
MIR. keycs' visit will in no way effect
Cecrctslry BaIlingers decision to build
the High Line canal.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
IBy Associated Press. j

Boston. Mass, June 10.=Rev, DR..
Edward Everett Hale. the chaplain
OF the United States senate and one
of the most noted men in the country.
died at his home in Roxbury, Mass,
at o'clock this morning.
The news of the death of DIR. Hale
shocked the people of Boston to an
unusual degree because comparative
ly few knew that he was i'll.
a week ago he was presented, at
the celebration in honor of his Goth
birthday. to Mrs. Julia Ward Howe,
his contemporary in many of the re-
form movements with which both
had been identified for more than 80
years.
To his family 1t had been apparent
for some time that DR.. Hale's health
was falling. His great age=S7 years
initiated against him. But even
yesterday he was up and about his
apartments. He retired at the usual
time last night; but. as the night
passed. DR. Hale constantly became
weaker. until death came.
BY training. education and. tradi-
tion DR.. Hale represented throughout
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
WITH OVER 600 ON
BOARD, GOES AGROUND
IBy Associated Press. ]

New York, June 1O.-The Spanish
steamer Antonio Lopez with 526 pas
scngers and crew of 1876 men,
grounded on Fire Island last night
and lay ON the beach all night pound
ed by heavy seas Rockets sent up
for assistance warned the summer
life saving crew ut Point o'Woods life
saving station. but they could do
nothing until daylight.
Early today wTecking tugs reached
the stranded steamer and with the
assistance of life boats succeeded in
removing the passengers from their
peril. The steamer today lies a
thousand feet from shore and appears
to be undamnged.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
PAY HONOR TODAY
TO ADM|RALS OF AIR
GBy Associated Press.

Washington June 1O.-Achicve-
ment of man-flight, for which men
have stIiven-for more than a thou
sand years, will be celebrated today.
After having been paid homage by
rulers of Europe, Wilbur and OrpiIle
Wright, of Dayton, Ohio, will today
receive their first public recognition
by their fellow countrymen.
In the east room of the White
House at 2:30 O'Clock this afternoon
President Taft will present to the
inventors the gold medals awarded
to them by the Aero Club of America
to commemorate the invention of the
first successful flying machine
More than IA thousand invitations
have been sent ont for the White
House ceremony.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
IS SHOT TODEATH
BY BRAKEMAN
ON TRAIN
A Tramp Who Pulled Gun is Killed
on a Freight Train West of This
City Early Last Evening.
BRAKEMAN is UNDER ARREST

There was a tragedy last evening
at 6:15 o'clock on the Rio Grande
Western road at point not far from
Grand Junction, and as result an
unknown mana tramp-was shot
to death. and Brakeman Kay of a
freight train that was in charge of
Conductor Baker of Grand junction.
must look to the courts for exonera-
tion. he being the man who shot the
tramp to death.
Brakeman Kay, who is well known
in Grand Junction railway circles.
has been taken to Helper for hear
ing in the courts.
Last evening just after 6 o'clock q
gang OF three hoboes were found rid
ing on extra west-bound freight train
No. 1884 by Brakeman Kay At that
time the train was at Deseret switch,
l 8 miles west of the little town of
Green River. According to the brake
mans story. the hoboes We're surly
and insulting. and declined to get off
the train. Brakeman Kay declares
that one of the hoboes pulled a gun
on Kay and ordered him to get out" ;
but Kay also was armed and drew his
revolver quickly and shot the man
with the gun. The bullet entered the
mans chest and probably struck the
heart. He died instantly.
The two companions of the dead
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
MORE WARRANTS OUT
FOR BLACK HAND
IBy Associated Press ]

Columbus, o., June 10.-Federal
warrants for three more members OF
the Ohio Black Hand band of Ital-
ians were issued today, and three
members of the Sam Limas gang. who
are sought. have fed. The search for
them. which began early today at
Marion, was extended to Lima and
Cincinnati, but none of the trio of
fugitives has yet been apprehended.
Two of the three are Sam Iimas IA
ther and his brother. Stephano The
identity of the third man is withheld
by the authorities.
The daily sentinel., 1909-06-10
TRIAL OF FAMOUS
DIVORCE CASE STARTS
my Associated Press. ]

New York, June 1O.-The trial of
the long pending suit of Mrs. Kath-
crime Ciemmons Gould for separation
from Howard Gould on the grounds
of abandonment was begun today. A
motion by Delaney Nicoll, attorney
for MIR. Gould to dismiss the COM
plaint was denied by Justice Bowling.
rOn behalf of Mrs. Gould, the at
torneys asked the court To note that
the defendant had admitted leaving
Mrs. Gould in July, 1906. Both MIR.
and Mrs. Could were in court, their
seats only a few feet apart but no
sign of recognition passed. between
them.