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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
CLAIMS srRATToN MILLIONS

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb. 2S.-
Mrs. Sarah N. oor-Stratton-K Kennedy
Chellew, four times widow, of Lead
vile, is going to have all kinds of
trouble getting half of the estate of
the late Winfield Scott Stratton, mil
lionaire mining operator and philan-
thropist. Mrs. Chellew, or Mrs. Ken
nedy, as she still calls herself, claims
to be the widow of Winfield Scott
Stratton, whom she accuses of having
deserted her in Texas, after securing
$lO,OD0 from her with which buy a
ranch in that state. AS late as 1907
Mrs. N. Poor-Stratton-K Kennedy Chellew
was willing to compromise with the
STATION estate for $4,000 and inter
est Now, she declares with empahsis
she wants "as much as the. a.
iea.har I" Mrs Chal1aau u. lnne slA'i' i
yOtnan who has announced to the ad-
and executors of the
Stratton estate that she is widow
Of the millionaire.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
ROW STARTED OVER SHOW
WHEN PICTURE THEATER FOR
coLoRED PEOPLE OPENED THE
TROUBLE BEGAN
THE BUILDING WAS WRECKED
HEAVY DoWNPoUR OF RAIN AT
MIDNIGHT DISPERSED THE
RIOTERS

Fort Worth, Texas, Feb. 2S.-Fol
three hours last night a mob of &
thousand or more men and boys had
full possession of the downtown sec
tion of the city during which time hall
a dozen negroes were roughly hand
led, scores of other were chased un
I'll they eluded the mob or found
places of refuge and thousands of dol.
lars worth of damage was done build
ings occupied by negroes.
The trouble began when picture
show for negroes opened it's doors at
s o'clock. Bricks were hurled into
the building wrecking the place and
scattering the occupants. The mob
then began systematic hunt for ne
groes sweeping through the principal
In the heighth of the trouble the
was added to by the acct
iental shooting and killing of negro
porter by bartender. At midnight
! hard shower of rain dispersed the
'ioters Many negroes were beaten.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
PRESIDENT TAFT
FLAYED BY BOURNE
\ FORMER INTIMATE FRIEND
MAKES BITTER ATTACK ON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Washington, Feb. 2S.-President
Taft, by inference, was charged last
night with using his appointive pow
ers to intimidate members of con-
gress. The inferred charge was made
in a speech in the senate by Senator
Jonathan Bourne of Oregon, presi-
dent of the new Progressive Republi-
can league and until recent trouble
over an Oregon appointment, the in
innate friend and golfing companion
of the chief executive.
The surprising thing was that al
though all of the senator's audience
construed his remarks as an attack
on the president not word was ut
tered in reply.
The Beverly letter, in which Sec
retary Norton said the president had
withheld federal patronage from cer-
tain senators and congressman, but
would discontinue that practice, was
brought into the limelight. On previ-
our occasions insurgent senators
threatened to read this letter, but un-
til last night no public reference had
been made to it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
COURT DECLINES TO
INVESTIGATE JUDGE
JUDGE BLISS AT DENVER DENIES
REQUEST MADE BY COL
LEAGUE ON BENCH

Denver, Feb. 2S.-Judge Bliss, in
the criminal division of the district
court, today refused the request of
Judge Greeley w. Whitford, that a
special grand jury be called to inves-
tigate the charge of bribery made
against him by Mrs. Margaret Miller
before the legislative committee hear
ing Testimony on his Impeachment
The proceedings and
charges arise from Judge Whitford's
sentencing sixteen striking coal min
ers to a year in Jail for contempt Of
court. Judge Bliss said the grand jury
has no legal right to vindicate pri-
vate character, but only to inquirte
into crime.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
BLANKET OF SNOW
COVERs7HECOUNTY
THE FALL HERE WAS EXACTLY
THREE iNcHEs-ABUNDANcE
OF MOISTURE ASSURED

San Miguel county, after partially
emerging from beneath the blanket
of snow that fell almost week ago,
Is again tucked gently away beneath
several inches of white. Snow began
failing early this morning and con.
tinued without interruption until af-
ter ..erAA----a,clock this afternoon. The
guy" S"'no Y q snost opportune time.
The thawlng wea.,~-.af tba mast few
days had allowed the 1..-l,- ss'is spssss "
the preceding storm to soak into the
ground. The snow of today will fur
ther soak the ground and insure
plentiful moisture during the early
spring.
1t is known that the snow was gen.
eral all over the county. Residents OF
the mesa came in today with their
wagons covered with snow and
brought news that the snowfall
was heavier in the country to the
east than in Las Vegas. The noun
tains were visited by a heavy snow
fall and thawing weather will cause
a heavy flow of water down the
mountain streams.
Information concerning the storm
could not be obtained from all parts
OF the territory today but snow and
rain are known to have fallen in many
portions of New Mexico. Ration and
all of Colfax county report heavy
falls of snow, while Mora county also
got a substantial sprinkling of the
beautiful.
According to the guage at the
Normal University the snowfall here
reached a total of 8 inches, which
amounts to .25 inches of rain. The
snow was not accompanied by any
particular drop in temperature. Snow
or rain is predicted for tomorrow
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
MCCALL CONGRATULATED

Washington, Feb. 2S- Congressman
Samuel w. Mccall of Massachusetts,
who has been engineering the fight
for Canadian reciprocity in the
House, received the congratulations
of his colleagues today on the occas-
ion of his sixtieth birthday anniver-
sity. Mr.. Mccall was born in Penn
sy,vania, but has been resident of
Massachusetts ever since he was adj
mitted to the bar in 1876, two years
after his graduation from Dartmouth
College He has represented the
Eighth Massachusetts district in Con
gress for nearly twenty years and is
among those who will continue to sit
in the House after March 4.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
VIEWS 1T AS A CALAMITY
WELFARE OF STATE AND NATION
DEMANDS RETIREMENT OF
MURPHY's CANDIDATE
STATEMENT is A SURPRISE
AND AS A RESULT, THE SENA.
ToRIAL ROW HAS BEEN FUR.
Their MUDDLED

New York, Feb 2S.-Richard Croker
has added an interesting feature to
the New York senatorial muddle. In
a dispatch from Palm Beach, Fla, Mr..
Croker says
THE present situation ought to be
relieved at once, for it's going to be a
calamity to New York and to the coun-
try. What does Murphy keep pushing
Sheehan for, instead of withdrawing
him? He knows he can get eighty
votes, but what good are they if it
won't mean an election? Tammany is
in the wrong to expect to wheel all
men into line without discussing the
situation thoroughly, and | say the
welfare of the party, the state and the
nation demand Sheehan's withdraw
AL"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES

Tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, Lenten
services will be begun at st. Pauls
Memorial Episcopal church. At 8
o'clock morning prayer, accompanied
by the litany and penitential office,
will be conducted. At 1O:30 o'clock
the holy communion will be celebrat'
ed and many of the members of the
parish will begin their observance of
Lent by devoutly receiving the sacra-
ment. In the afternoon at O'Clock
evening prayer will be read and an
address will be given by the pastor
During the entire Lenten season eve.
ming prayer will be conducted in the
church at O'Clock each afternoon
by the rector, Rev. ]. S. Moore. These
services will be characterized by ad
dresses appropriate to Lent. sai'ss
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
MORE BRIDGES ARE BURNED
WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING
ELSE TO DO, lNsURREcTos =
ATTACK RAILROADS
SORTIE BY FEDERAL FORCE
SIX HUNDRED REGULARS FROM
JuAREz ON A STILL HUNT
FOR THE ENEMY

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Advices
from Torreon, state that the recent
federal victory over the insurrectos at
Nazas station, resulted in one federal
being killed and three wounded and
four insurrectos killed and several
wounded. All trains are held I'D at
Beremejillo, with burned bridges in
all directions. The insurrectos burn
ed all second class mail there and
took federal colonel a prisoner
The insurrecto band that took
zaragosa last week. has moved to
Olivas. and one hundred cavalry have
been sent after them. A bridge was
burned near Santa Clara and horses
taken from several ranches in the
Six hundred federal troops which
left Juarez Monday night spent the
night at Gazman, and left this morn
ing for Casas Grandes. No trace
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
cARuso,s COSTLY COLD

New York, Feb 2S.-On the ad-
vice of DIR. H. Holbrook Curtis, throat
specialist. of 11S Madison avenue,
Enrico Caruso, the tenor, has gone
to Atlantic City in an effort to get
rid of a cold that is costing him $35
an hour. For eighteen days Caruso
has been trying to get his voice back
into condition. He hasn't used it
since February 4. when he sang at
a matinee performance of 1.-THE Girl
of the Golden West" To the tenor his
pharyngitis is a source of great an
noyance. .
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
EXPECT REMOVAL OF sEDER

EXPECT REMOVAL OF SEDER
Following on the heels of the re-
port from Albuquerque that Rev. ].
l. Seder, of Albuquerque, superinten-
dent of the New Mexico Anti-Saloon
League, is to be removed, comes the
report that his actions in strenuously
opposing statehood for New Mexico
have not met the approval of the
temperance people of this community.
A member of the Anti-Saloon League,
in conversation with a representative
of The Optic, stated that Mr.. Seder
had conducted his campaign unauthor-
lied by the members of the league.
He said that he and other members
of the organization residing here had
never been consulted by Mr.. Seder
other than by being asked to con-
tribute regularly to his support. He
stated further that as far as the local
membership of the league is concern
ed, Mr.. Seder's actions are not ap-
proved, and he and the other leaguers
would not be surprised to see the
reverend gentleman separated from
his job
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
NOTHING DOING FOR
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND
THE FAMOUS MINING ENGINEER
PERSONA NON GRATA AT THE
CORONATION

Washington, Feb. 2S.-There is an
unconfirmed report current here that
Henry White, formerly American am
bassador to France, is being consid-
cred for appointment as special am
bassador to represent the United
States at the coronation of King
George V. That would mean, OF
course, that John Hays Hammond,
who had already sent his acceptance
of the appointment to the president,
has been found persona non grata to
the British court.
Reports to this effect have been
current here ever since the publica-
tion of Mr.. Hammond's appointment.
Mr.. Hammond's record as a Jameson
raider at once suggested the possibil-
ity of objection to him being made
by the British government on the
ground that his appearance at the
great pageant would look like an af-
front to the Boer colonists.
Mr.. White was ambassador to Italy
for two years and for similar period
he was ambassador to France. He was
succeeded at the latter post in 1909
by Robert Bacon, formerly secretary
{ of state.
Mr.. Hammond is well known
throughout the west. where his repu-
tation as mining engineer and ex-
pert became world renowned. For
years he was under 100000 salary
from the Guggenheims, and his ad-
vice in all money matters is taken as
the highest authority. He was men
toned for vice-president at the time
Sherman was nominated.
His experience in South Africa was
at a time when he represented a gi'
gantic English syndicate in the exami
nation of their properties. That he
joined in the jameson raid that pre-
cipitated the Boer war seems to be
the only cause of secret objection to
him as representative Of the United
States at the coronation. ~
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
SOUTHERN LEAGUE MEETING

New Orleans, La. Is>i,s.-,,ff ,,ff;E.ia Il
denf Kavananas 49,
and cffdfBf} 8 va owners Of the SoutherIf
league arrived in town today for thk
annual spring meeting which is to be
held tomorrow at the st. Charles
Hotel. The adoption of the schedule
will be the principal business of the
meeting. The schedule that has been
prerared by the committee and which
doubtless will receive the approval OF
the magnates, provides for a season
of 14O games opening April is and
closing September 10.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
ST. PAUL ROAD IS
FIRST TO RE7RENCH
HUNDREDS OF MEN EMPLOYED
IN CONSTRUCTION WORK
ARE DISCHARGED

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-A general re-
trenchment order of the Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, fol-
lowing the recent rate decision. has
resulted, it was learned today. in the
discharge of 20 per cent of the force
on the main lines engaged in con-
struction, car repairs and roundhouse
work. In st. Paul alone, it is es-
timated that 700 men have been taken
off the payroll.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
PHILLlEs OFF FOR SOUTH

Philadelphia, Feb. 2S.-The major
ity of the players of the Philadelphia
National league team got away today
for the spring training grounds at
Birmingham. Three weeks will be
spent in the Alabama metropolis, af-
ter which the club will split up into
two squads and gradually work their
way north.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
FoRsAKEs 72-RooM FLAT

Chicago, Feb 2S.-Asked hundped
times day what on earth he expect
ed to do with an apartment of seven,
ty-two rooms and fifteen baths, Eames
MacVeagh, son Of Secretary of the
Treasury Franklin MacVeagh, has
been driven to distraction and to
abandon his flat" 81 can sympathize
with Jim Jeffries, who was asked a
thousand times a day if he expected
to re-enter the ring" said MacVeagh.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
INSURGENT DOES TALKING
SENATOR BRIsToW OF KANSAS,
HELD FLOOR UNTIL s:os
O'CLOCK TODAY
COMPROMISE UNSUCCESSFUL
BRIEF ADJOURNMENT TAKEN,
ENDING LEGISLATIVE DAY, AND
NEW START is MADE

Washington. Feb. 2S.-The senat,
at 500 O'Clock this morning took ;
recess until II, Senator Bristow hold
ing the floor at the. time, after an al
night filibuster against a vote in the
Lorimer case Unanimous consent fol
a recess was asked by Senator Bailey
in order that important conferences
Nigh be held.
All night long the senate struggled
with the Lorimer case, the friends
of the Illinois senator fighting to
break down the determination of his
opponents not to permit a vote unless
important concessions were made
them in relation to important meas
ures of pending legislation.
When the recess was taken it was
reported there was chance for an
agreement. The basis of the propos-
ed agreeemnt it was understood, was
that a vote would be taken on the
Lorimer case at a fixed hour Thurs
day and at a later hour the same day
a-Vnto rsta..'a tspl.ar OF. lne tarin
board BILL and that the amendment to
the postoffice appropriation bill pro-
posing an increase in the postal rates
on advertising sections of magazines
be eliminated and still other conces-
sions made.
At one time during the night it
was suggested an agreement might
permit vote on Canadian reciprocity
with enough members absenting them
selves to encompass its defeat. The
purpose of this was to avoid an extra
session. But President Taft has de-
clared flatly there must be an honest
vote ON reciprocity on its merits. 1t
is not believed, therefore, there will
be any trade by which Canadian reci.
procity will be sacrificed, although it
is not likely vote can be had in
the senate on this measure.
When the senate reconvened at II
o'clock it was stated that all efforts
to compromise had failed. Senator
Bristow then arose to resume his
speech against Lorimer He at once
gave way to Senator Money, the dem
ocratic caucus leader, who charged
the republicans with responsibility for
the existing situation. He appealed
for the abandonment of the filibuster
and the resumption of public business.
At 11:20 the senate adjourned until
11:50 10 close the Legislative day"
of yesterday, and provide for vote
on the direct election of senators,
which was set to follow the reading of
the journal today.
The senate, shortly after convening
at 1880, rejected the resolution pro-
viding for the direct election of Unit
ed States senators. The vote was
81 ayes to 33 nays. The measure re-
quired a two-thirds vote. Among the
ayes were Bailey, Clark (Wyoming),
Culberson and Gugenheim. Warren
(Wyoming), voted nay.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
CHICAGO MAYoRALTY PRIMARY

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Chicago is hold
ing a primary election today to de-
eide on party candidates for mayor
in the spring election. There are five
republicans and three democratic as
pirants, the latter including former
Mayors Harrison and Dunno. A
heavy early vote was reported with
an unexpected absence of trouble OF
all kinds. fie 4
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
FoREsEE WAR WITH CHINA

Warsaw, Poland, Feb. 2S.-The So
cialists are preparing to revolt, as
they seem to think war between Rus
sia and China is inevitable. All the
Russian troops have been withdrawn
from Russian Poland, so the social
lists think they would have an ex-
cellent chance.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
Three DRINK WOOD
ALCOHOL and Die
VICTIMS WERE SHOSHONE IN
DAMS ON RESERVATION IN
WYOMING

Lander, Wyo., Feb. 2S.-Wood al
cohol, obtained from an unknown
source, has caused the death at Fort
Washable, of George Enos his eigh-
teen-year-old son George. jr, and Su-
settle Herelle, all Shoshone Indians.
Luke Smith is seriously i'll. George
jr., was Carlisle student and foot
ball player of note.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28

Washington Feb 28 BulIetin) THE constitution for the
state of New Mexico, today unanimously approved
by the House Committee Territories The committee
carefully and fully investigated all charges Of fraud and
corruption in connection with the framing and ratification of
the constitution and found these CHARGES susained by the
facts The committee recommends that the organic act be
at once approved by congress-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
BURNS KNOCKS OUT POWELL

San Francisco, Feb, 2s,-Frankie
Burns knocked out Lew Powell last
night in the nineteenth round of a
scheduled twenty round go. 1t was
Burns fight all the way through.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
FOUND VOICE AFTER SO YEARS

FOUND VOICE AFTER 80 YEARS
Ephrata, Pa, Feb. 28.-Miss Lizzie.
Grant, 81 years old, lost her voice 80
years ago. She could not speak above
a whisper. Last week she was at
tackled with the grip, and upon her
recovery regained the full use of
her voice. 1t was the first time since
1873 that she heard her voice. The
loss and recovery of her voice is q
mystery to her.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-28
SNOW STORM Is GENERAL

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Feb. 2S.-Five
inches of snow fell throughout central
New Mexico last night. Snow is still
falling today. ann
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-12-14
SHUSTER TO DEFY CZAR
STATE DEPARTMENT TELLS HIM
TO STANDS ON RIGHTS.
Russian Force March on Teheran to
Eject American Financial Agent
Of Persian Government.

Washington.-With 1000 Russian
Cossacks advancing to occupy Teheran,
proclaim martial law and eject him at
the point of the bayonet, W. Morgan
Shuster, financial agent OF the Per-
sian government, is advised by the
American state department to stand
upon his constitutional rights and
defy the czar.
This startling move by Russia was
officially reported by Charles W..
Russell. United States minister at
Teheran. Following this intelligence
cable was sent Minister Russell in
structing him to advise Shuster to
stand his ground.
Should Russia eject all Persian off,
cials as is anticipated, Shuster, fol-
lowing his instructions, will appeal
to Minister Russell and lodge protest
with the Russian diplomatic agent at
Teheran.
The situation will then become ono
of International import between the
Russian and American governments,
already ruftled by the czar's refusal to
honor passports held by American
citizens of Jewish birth.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-12-14
SAYS STOKES is A SLAYER
Lillian Graham Believes Hotel Pro-
prietor Killed "PoIicy King" Al
Adams, at New York.

New York.-Lillian Graham sprung
the greatest sensation that has arisen
in the case OF the shooting show
girls when she testified that she shot
Millionaire w. e. d. Stokes because
the facts flashed through my mind
about his having murdered AL. Adams.
and knew he would murder me-"
Miss Graham was asked II Mrs
Stella Singleton, her sister, had talked
to her &bout Stokes.
YES" the witness swore. she tolo
ne he was a very, very dangerous
man. She said she had heard Stokes
killed AL. Adams and was seen com.
ing down the stairs of the Ansonia ho-
tel near Adams room shortly after
the body of Adams was found"
AL. Adams, the policy king, died at
the Ansonia October l, 1907. 1t was
given out at the time that 1t was a
case of suicide.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1911-12-14
PACKERS ARE REFUSED STAY
Supreme Tribunal Fails to Grant
Chicago Beef Men
Delay.

Washington.-The United States
Supreme court refused to grant a stay
Of proceedings to the packers under
indictment in Chicago on charges of
violating the criminal sections of the
Sherman antitrust act. This means
that the ten packers must go to trial.
The courts decision was the final
step in the long legal contest to avoid
trial at this time. Shortly before they
were first cited for trial on November
20 nine of the indicted packers sought
to have the United States circuit
court at Chicago release them from
custody on the ground that the Sher-
man antitrust law, under which they
were indicted, was unconstitutional
as a criminal measure, particularly in
view of the recent Interpretation of
the law in the Standard Oil decision.
Chief Justice White announced the
decision of the court. No opinion was
handed down, the chief justice con-
tenting himself with the mere state
ment that the packers motion was re-
fused.