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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
MORTALITY NOTES

Mrs. Phoebe B. Worthington, II
years old, died Today at the fam
lily residence, 242 South Union
avenue, death being caused by
heart disease. She leaves a wild
over, T. T. Worthington, and FIVE
children. She was a member of
Rebecca lodge, No. 100, of South
Tacoma. The remains were TAX
en- to Hoska's to await funeral ar
rangements.
Alexander C. Duncan, 6S years
old, died early this morning at the
home of his son, Noah Duncan,
near Bismark. Rheumatism of
the heart was the cause of death.
Besides a widow, the deceased
leaves four sons and five daugh-
tiers. No arrangements have been
made for the funeral.
The funeral of Mrs. Laura Berg
helm will be held at 2 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon from Mellinger's
chapel, Rev. Elias Gjerding offici-
ating. Hive Mol, Ladies' of the Mac
cabees. of which Mrs. Bergheim was
a member, will attend in a body.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12

the robbers had completed their
task.
From the cash register of the
saloon $40 was taken while from
the patrons of the place SIS more
was secured. In the safe behind
the bar there was about $1,000.
The safe was locked, and Arthur
King, the bartender, told the rob-
bers he did not know the combin-
alton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
INDICTED men
ENTER PLEAS

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
WASHINGTON, May 12.-The
seven former employees of the
American Sugar Refining company
who were indicted few days ago
on charges of conspiring to de-
fraud the government, entered
pleas of not guilty today. Coun-
sci for the defense was allowed un-
til Monday to prepare demurrers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
CLOSING UP DEAL
FOR BONDS

The contracts for the sale of
the power plant bonds to Halsey &
Co. of Chicago arrived today and
the sinking fund commission is
holding a meeting this afternoon
to sign them up.
The bonds will be delivered
June l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
AVIATORS PRAISED

NEW YORK, May 12.-Wright
brothers today received hundreds
of letters and kilograms of con-
graduation upon their success in
interesting the whole of Europe
in aviation. They spent some time
today touring the city with friends
in automobiles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
NORTH END SNAP

lots in Defiance Park Add, with
an unobstructed bay view of the
Narrows and Commencement bay.
For a quick sale, $500 takes them.
The view is worth the money. Como
and see for yourself.
ID. ID. SMITH
N 51st and Pearl ST.
Phone Main 3642.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12

BUNGALOW on the bay. Contains
g. rooms and a big country fire.
place. Has big, wide porch; ono
lot. ESQ feet frontage on the water,
100 feet deep, recently built. Local
tfon ideal for retired merchant or
pensioner. Good fishing, bathing.
boating and clans. Price $3.50,
VIII exchange for lot in city. Owns
err: Warren Brown, 9521a Pacific av.
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Spanish duel stopped by q
wound on the wrist. The dispatch
does not say whether It was pro-
duced BY phr-- Slew or q SHARP
sword.
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DISCUSSES WITH MARLEN f. PEW SOME OF TIE
THINGS ABOUT SINCE HE EX-
CHANGED A LITTLE COUNTRY LAW OFFICE FOR THE
STATE HOUSE. y
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-05-12
SUITABLE FOR CARDE,

SUITABLE FOR GARDEN
One-acre tracts on west side,
adapted for root fruit. vegetables
and nursery.
Price 5000; $25 cash. $40 monthly,
L. A. R0UTH, Agent for Owner
So2R Pacific Ave. Room .
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WEST SIDE TRACTS containing
" acre each.
Price $175, $40 down, IS monthly
TONY UTIGARD
Corner 10th and Proctor (South)
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
FLEW OVER Two HOURS
wREsTs HONOR FROM WILBUR
( WRIGHT, THE AMERICAN
7 AVIATOR
Bl-PLANE MACHINE USED
ROGER soMMER Is NAME OF NEW
CHAMPION IN THE AERIAL
WORLD

Mourmelonle-Grand, France, Aug. Z.
Roger Sommer, Frenchman, is the
name of the new champion in the
aerial world. Sommer gained this
title in flight here today. when he
broke the worlds record, held by VII
bur Wright. the American aviator. for
a prolonged flight in an aeroplane, by
remaining in the air exactly two
hours, 81 minutes and 15 seconds.
Sommer's flight, which was made un-
der splendid weather conditions, was
witnessed by thousands OF people, in
Guiding members Of the nobility, and
the ovation he received az the end of
his exhibition was spectacular, the
crowd almost mobbing the inventor
The machine used b. eommer was /
bi-plane of the Voisin type.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
FLYNN PICKS JEFFRIEs
TO SLAUGHTER JOHNSON

Jim Flynn, the widely known pugi-
list, was a passenger through the
Meadow City last evening on one Of
the late trains. en- route from Den
yer, to Los Angeles. Upon being in
terviewed by a representative OF the
Optic, Flynn said be did not care to
discuss his plans upon arriving in
Los Angeles, but stated that he ex-
pected TO pub off fey bouts in the
Angel City or somewhere on the coast.
Flynn shows some marks yet as the
result of his recent battle with Jack
o'Brien in Denver, but nevertheless
is still in the ring. When asked
what he thought Of the coming battle
between James ]. Jeffries and Jack
Johnson, the big negro, Flynn said:
There is no doubt in my mind but
that the two men win sign articles,
and l am of the opinion that Jeffries
will murder Johnson.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
STRIKE GROWING WORSE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECIDES
TO CALL OUT ALL THE
PRINTERS.
STOCKHOLM STILL SUFFERS
SHORTAGE IN THE FOOD SUPPLY
GIVES AUTHORITIES MUCH
CONCERN

Stockholm, Aug. 7.-Actuated by
their sympathy for the strikers
throughout the country two regi-
ments of Swedish troops today mutt
MED. One regiment is stationed at
Falun Falun and the other at Solicit
tea. Both of these places are in the
region where the trouble first broke
out among the lumber workers.
The executive committee today de-
cided to call out all the printers.
Many grave diggers. who disregard
ed the orders of the union and return
ed work. have reloined the strik
ers.
The food shortage in Stockholm
still continues and the outlook CONT
nues to hourly grow worse
King Gustave is especially alarmed
by the treacherous action Of the gov
eminent soldiers who have mutinie
out of sympathy for the strikers an
fears are entertained that this actiol
on the part of the two regiment
mentioned may spread, thus placin
the government wholly at the mere,
of the strikers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
BASEBALL RooTER RUPTuREs
BLOOD VESSEL IN BRAIN

Kewanee, Ill.,. Aug. 7.-Concentrat-
ing all his energy and outraged feel
ings into mighty roar at the um-
pire. John Whalen. the champion root
er of the Central baseball association.
ruptured a blood vessel in his brain
during Wednesdays game between
Keokuk and Hannibal and now Hes
in a Keokuk hospital
rhe physicians have little hope for
lis recovery.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
AWAITING REPLY TO Wire
LATE DEVELOPMENTS INCREASE
STRONG cIRcuMsrANrlAL
EVIDENCE
he OPERATED in TRINIDAD
POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS MAN
WHO HELD-UP STREET CAR
IN THAT CITY

Last evening Assistant District At
torney L. c. HELD made. formal appli-
cation to the Pueblo authorities for
the return to this city of one G. c..
Collins, awaiting sentence there to the
state penitentiary for holding up a
street car. TO answer to a charge of
murder ito be preferred against him
here In connection with the killing
of James Baker. the aged restaurant
employe, in Las Vegas on the morn
ing of July %. Up to late this af-
ternoon no reply had been received,
but an answer was expected hourly.
His Surrender Expected
Inasmuch as Sheriff Fields e. Nc
MILAN. of Pueblo. in letter to Chief
of Police Ben Coles. written few
days ago. stated that if sufficient ev-
idence could be secured to connect
Collins with the crime of murder here,
he would gladly be surrendered to
the local authorities for prosecution
on this charge, it seems more than
likely that he will be turned over to
the New Mexico officerss If favor
able reply to the assistant district at
torney,s telegram is received, then re-
QUESTION papers will be secured from
Governor Curry and an officer sent
to Pueblo to bring Collins back to
this city. Reuuisition papers would
be necessary as 1t is certain that Col
lins would vigorously resist extradi-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
LOOKING FOR SITE
FOR HEALTH RESORT

James Babbitt. Of Denver, who is
representing capitalists of Denver and
New York, with a view to purchasing
a site on which to establish health
resort was in the city this morning
and this afternoon left for 81 Por-
venir. Mr.. Babbftt has been looking
over the old Romero ranch site and is
quite favorably impressed with the
location and Surroundings. but viii
look over ths site IN the GalIinas
canyon before making a definite re
port to Denver and New York.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
CALIFORNIA LIMITED INSTEAD
OF Freight WAS WRECKED

breaking most of the dishes and play
ing havoc in general with this car and
the buffet car. The caboose on the
freight train and several cars were de-
molished and the track torn up for
a considerable distance.
News of the wreck was telegraphed
to La Junta, Colo. and a wreck
er was sent to the scene imme-
diately, but so extensive was the dis
aster that it was found necessary to
take what remained of the limited
back to Holly, Colo, where it and
all other trains behind it were held
until a shoo-fly could be built around
the wreck. The delay was very long,
being in the neighborhood of IL or IA
hours, before traffic was opened and
during this time the passengers were
forced to spend their time as best
they could. Fortunately the diner
was able to dispense something to eat
at the usual $50 much per-, and
there was no suffering from hunger.
Passengers Tell of Wreck
]. A. Duff, New York realty dea-
Ter, and M. w. Gloss, also of New
York, who were on the limited, last
night related a startling story of the
wreck to an Optic representative. Ac-
cording to them the only thing that
prevented great loss of life was per
haps the fact that practically all of
the. passengers on the train had re-
tired to their berths for the night.
Many Of these were tossed out of
their berths when the trains came to-
gether, but aside from being bruised,
we're not badly hurt Duff, was in the
observation car and was thrown from
his chair headlong into the aisle. He
said it all took place so suddenly that
tcontInued on Page ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07

After The Optic had gone to press
last evening it was learned that this
paper was given a bum steer" in the
vernacular of the street urchin, on
that wreck which played havoc yes
terday with traffic on this road, tieing
up trains of every description for
about thirteen hours.
Instead of a freight being wrecked
is was the Santa Fe's crack train,
the westbound limited. which was in
smash-up So far as can be learned
negligence on the part of crew in
charge of a freight train caused the
wreck, which was one of the most
disastrous in some months on this
road. This freight had orders to take
the siding at Byron, Colo, but was
a little slow in doing so. 1t failed
to get in the clear and the limited,
running between 40 and 80 miles an
hour. on a straight piece of track,
dashed into the rear end of the
freight.
The engineer oft the locomotive
drawing the passenger train, when he
saw a collision was inevitable, called
to his fireman to jump for his
life. He then applied the emer-
gency brakes and also jumped. But
for this both members of the crew
would have been killed, for with ter
rife force the pondrous engine with
its load of human freight behind,
plowed into the rear of the freight
train. 9Ao sas
Equipment Destroyed g p
The result was that the engine
drawing the limited was reduced to
junk. the baggage car following
smashed to kindling wood and the
other cars more or less damaged. the
diner suffering especially. the impact
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
MRS. sUTToN's LETTERS
ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC

Annapolis, Md, Aug Letters
from Mrs. Sutton to the navy depart
ment, said to contain startling state
ments. were read to the court of in
quiry today in secret session. Mrs.
Sutton appeared much dissatisfied
that the letters were not made public,
and says she is ready to back up the
statements made in the letters in
open court. She will be examined on
the letters Monday Interest in the
inquiry into the naval lieutehant's
death continues unabated here and in
Washington.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
CHICAGO CAR STRIKE
LIKELY TO BE AvERTED

Chicago. Aug. 7.-Important wage
concessions are to be granted to the
street car employees in this city. which
1t is claimed by those who are watch
ing the situation closely, will avert
the strike for which the men voted
yesterday. President Thomas q. Nit
ten,- of the Chicago City Railway
company. it was reported, is ready to
Vield in the interest of peace.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07

tion, preferring to go to prison in Col
oradc for highway robbery than to
run the risk of being convicted of first
degree murder here for which the
penalty is hanging or life imprison-
ment
More Damaging Evidence
Late developments strengthen the
chain of circumstantial evidence
which is being woven about Collins,
connecting him with the cold-blooded
murder of Baker. who was shot down
in the Meridian restaurant by one
of three highwaymen who made an
attempt to hold-up that establishment.
According to Chief Coles. he receiv-
ed a letter today from Special Agent
A. E. Bloxson, of the Santa Fe Rail
way, who is in Trinidad, Colo, in
which Bloxson states that the crew
which was on the street car in Trim
idad the night it was held up by a
lone highwayman about three weeks
ago, went to Pueblo and positively
identified Collins. as the man who
committed the robbery. This identi-
fication is important. for it confirms
the supposition that Collins, after
leaving here, went straight to Tim
idad and pulled off a daring hold-up
there, after doing the same stunt here
on the night of July 81, when he held
up local Traction car near st. An
thongs sanitarium.
Sure He is Murderer
That Collins is no other than the
man who killed Baker, the local au-
thorities are positive, and they viii
leave no stone unturned to secure his
return here to face this charge. Once
back here, where he would be con-
fronted with the evidence against
him, and where the officers might
sweat him, it is believed Collins
would make, full confession.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
JUDGE MEcHEM APPOINTS
W o NEWcoMB CLERK

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Aug. 7.-Judge
Merit c. Mechem, recently appointed
to the territorial supreme bench, quail
fled and took the oat of office before
territorial secretary Jaffa yesterday.
Judge Mechem appointed w. D. New
comb, formerly clerk at the territorial
penitentiary, now living in Socorro, as
district clerk for the seventh district.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07

mothers complaint regarding his sur
at Matteawan send him to
some other state hospital, not peopled
by criminals.
Thaw is Hopeful
Thaw entered the court room today
with jaunty step. The strain of the
past four weeks. during which he
has submitted personally to fourteen
hours Of cross-examination. was not
apparent. At no time has he ex-
pressed anything but satisfaction with
the results and confidence in the sue
cess of his case.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
rice SLIPS SHACKLES AND
ESCAPES FROM HOSPITAL

away at the lock on his shackles. He
soon succeeded In releasing the chain,
and then. with a threat that the first
patient who made an outcry would be
killed. he secured a coat belonging
to DR.. Cole. the night physician,
which was hanging in the press
room. adjoining the ward, and taking
pair of overalls belonging to one
of the patients, was soon disappearing
down rear stairway.
Once out of sight the patients lost
tfseir fear of him and gave the warn
ing. Word was quickly telephoned
to Sheriff Ralphs, who notified Chief
of Police Shay. and the two with
their men set of on the chase. Sheriff
Ralphs took his carriage and made for
one quarter. detailing his officers to
make for the hospital. and ]. w. Bar
ton happening along, placed his ma
chine at the disposal of the sheriffs
crew. and whisked them to the hos
pital
Among the Willows
From there the sheriff's men, struck
into the willows alongantheeo wash,
while Chief of Police Shay and his
officers went out to Fourth street,
getting track of the fugitive at the
Fourth street bridge. and following
lit west, came upon the fugitive con
lcealed under a heavy clump Of viii
lows at the side of the road.
No chances were taken. the fugitive
being covered with the chiefs revol-
yer, as he was ordered 10 crawl out.
He made no resistance. and was soon
handcufted The officers took him to
the Santa Fe switch tower. on West
Third street, where the sheriiEs office
was notified. and Deputy sheriff 7.
fcontinued On Page I
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
sure He is Murderer
RIO GRANDE ENGINEER
KILLED IN BAD WRECK

Glenwood Springs, Cole, Aug. II
The second section of westbound pas
senger train No. 8, on the Denver &
Rio Grande railroad, ran into a rock
slide in the Grand Canyon, ten miles
east of here today. The engine was
overturned and the engineer pinned
beneath it. The passengers escaped
uninJured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
DRY FARMERS WILL
HOLD MEETING TONIGHT

\ There will be a meeting of the \
4 dry farmers and those interest =
\ ed in dry farming at the Com :
\ mercial club at s o'clock this \
\ evening. The purpose Of to- 4
= nights meeting is to meet Prof. 4
\ e. J. Iddings. of the Colorado \
= State Agricultural College. act 4
= ing field commissioners for the 4
= fourth annual dry farming con- 4
= gress,, which will be held at 4
= Billings. Mont. Oct. 20th, 27th 4
= and 28th. His visit to the city 4
: at this time is made in order to 4
\ complete arrangements for a I
= big exhibit from San Miguel 4
4 county at the congress, hence 4
= the Importance of tonight's meet I
= ing cannot be discounted. A
: large attendance Of the business I
= men generally is urged I
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
PRESIDENT TAFT SEEKS
REST AT SUMNER CAPITAL

Beverly. Mass, Aug. President
Taft arrived at his summer home here
this morning He was greeted by en-
thusiastic crowds and his entire fam
lily. He said his only plans for the
summer were to secure maximum
amount of rest while transacting a
minimum amount of state business.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
(san Bernardino SUM

NOdu QillO kJuAAJ
Edward Rice. desperate, is the lin
it. Supposed to be mortally wound
ed. and shackled to his cot at the
county hospital as matter of extra
precaution. he made his escape yes
terday afternoon. and when captured
three hours later. by Chief of Police
w. A. Shay and Officers Y. L. Soto
and Jack Stuart, was lying concealed
in the willows west of the Fourth
street bridge, which spans Lytle creek
wash. waiting for night to make his
way out of the valley.
Keeps 'Em Hopping
Rice is the prisoner who escaped
from Sheriff Romero of Las Vegas,
New Mexico, while the train on which
he was being returned from San
Francisco to Las Vegas to answer a
charge of forging a Santa Fe pay
check was wash-bound at Needles,
his capture being made Thursday by
Special officer Boteroff of the Santa
Fe. while the fugitive was at work
with a railroad bridge gang.
Lodged in the jail at Needles he
made a desperate attempt to escape
Friday morning. knocking Constable
West down and fleeing. the officer
being compelled to shoot him.. The
wound was supposed to be- mortal
Rice was hurried to the county hos
pital, and Tuesday morning bis con
dition was reported to the sheriff's
Office as worse. but a heavy ball and
chain were placed about an ankle
to make doubly sure that he could
not escape.
Releases shackles
Yesterday afternoon he managed to
secure butcher knife. he says. and
with this he commenced to pick
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1909-08-07
Releases shackles

Yesterday afternoon he managed to
secure butcher knife he says. and
with this he commenced to pick
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31
ENGLAND AND M-oAAMMEDlsm.

The only power which has been
able to preserve law and order in
Mohammedan countries is England,
whose king is sovereign over more
followers of the prophet than even
the Sultan of Turkey. Egypt and
India and the Sudan are examples
of what can be accomplished by
overwhelming force. Germany would
doubtless be glad of the chance to
show what it could do in Asia Minor
and Armenia and Syria, but still
more hopeful, because more nearly
possible, is the expectation Of an i'm
provement to come about as the re-
suit of strong representations to be
made to the new semi-constitutiona
government of Turkey.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31

RINERVIEW EXPOSITION'S Court
Of Honor" has never been equaled since
the Ancient Hanging Gardens of Baby
Ion. Its center is a lagoon Of crystal
water, through which flash myriads Of
silver and gold fish. The limpid edges
are fringed with emerald lawn set rs
rows of stately Lomhardy poplars. Cas-
cade fountains play prismatic sprays
high overhead and cooling mists hcat
downward into the lagoon. Fantastic
facades and white pavilions CLEAN
through the trees as a marble setting
for the beautiful landscape.
cover Niagara Falls" r%eproduces on
a mammoth scale the famous water
falls.
The inspiring strands of great bands.
softer tones of orchestras, sound OF
merriment from joyous throngs, sun,it
waters and forestry, gay show-plsces.
the whirr OF aerial cars ms flying 'nG-
chimes. whistles Of miniature railroqds.
vocalization of the animals of Circle p
Ranch" chanting Indians. the familiar
roofing" enthusiasts in the baseball
park, the silent onward movement OF
the river that courses through the great
park, and millions Of activities that I'M
part pleasure, mystery and delight.
make RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION o
place Of magic, the like of which the
world has never seen.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1909-07-31

RIVERVIEW E~XPOSITION'S match
less attraction is The Creation" This
stupendous scenic spectacle. animated
by Biblical characters Of the Garden Of
Eden, is destined to attract worldwide
attention. 1t is the product of the
genius of e. ". Mcconnell, builder Of
several worlds fairs, n his stan OF
a hundred artists.
The scene is the Valley Of the Eu-
pirates, where tradition locates Eden.
Awed spectators view as near to its re-
production as man may conceive. The
great religious drama closely follows
the Scripture.
There is first a void, then darkness,
dawn and light; separation of the sky,
the earth and the waters; the beginning
of life in the air and the waters, birds
and fishes. creeping and crawling things.
celestial anthems Of unseen spirit bands;
the creation Of Adam and Eve, their
temptation. transgression and expulsion
by Angel Gabriel, who drives them forth
with a flaming sword"
a great S25, coo pipe organ intones APP
propriate music. It's deep tubes produce
thunder, and its Aute-like notes the
nimicry of forest small life. Flashes
II lightning and angry storms are made
by electrical and water effects. Space
forbids Kan adequate description of this
magnificent spectacle.
Another great novelty is THE Races"
an English panorama. Fifty horses at
rached TO cnaises raise over the high
way to Coventry.