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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
AVIATOR FALLS WHILE
ON THE HOME STRETCH
RODGERS HAS MlsHAP ON HIS
OCEAN TO OCEAN TRIP; MAY
COST HIS LIFE.

Pasadena, Cal, Nov 13.-Suffering
from eoncussion of the brain and still
unconscious, Aviator Calbraith p.
Rodgers was today unable to tell any
thing regarding the accident which
nearly cost his life while he was try
ing to complete his ocean to ocean
fight yesterday.
He cannot talk connectedly and
there has been nothing but surmises
so far to account for the mishap
through which he lost control of his
aeroplane while flying through the
darkness, and plunged 125 feet down
upon a plowed field near Compton
half way between Los Angeles ant
Long Beach.
DR.. Mattison said he expected
Rodgers to recover. Rodgers is be
ing attended constantly by his wife
and mother
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Missionaries Leave Field

Annoy China, Nov 13.-A Japanese
crnised arrived here today. Warships
of Tapan have been within two hours
call bv wireless but have not DeIore
annroached the harbor because OF the
distrust felt by the Chinese toWaru
the action, which appeared like jap
anese interference.
The Tartar general, Hal Fong Ting
bas fled to Kulangstu. General Soon
Tio Iiong. who had been held as a
hostage in the palace of Tartar gen.
enral lappeared today and notified
all the officials in the southern TO
kien province to remain at tneir
nosts and preserve order,
The women and children OF Vhe
missionary families have been sum
moned to Annoy but the men con-
tinue their duties at the mission sta
tions A report from Chang Chow Fu
says the city was taken by the reVo-
lutionists last night. Seventy per
cent of the population fled. There
was little violence but much th1eV-
ing Foo Chow reports an improve
mept in the situation there.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
GOMPERS WILLING
TO GO TO JAIL
PRESIDENT or FEDERATION OF
y LABOR CONDEMNS JUDICIARY
FOR ITS RECENT ACTION

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 13.-President
Gompers, formally opening the fir
ty-first annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor here
today, declared he and the two 9TH
er labor leaders sentenced to Jail for
contempt of court were ready and
willing to serve their sentences If
they must
The subject of the Gompers-Mor-
rison-Mitchell contempt case was
brought up. in the course of a well
coming address to the delegates.
''If any man of labor is guilty of
violating the law" said Mr.. Gompers
in responding to the welcome, "he
should be indicted and then tried by
a jury of his countrymen. But l de-
ny the right of judge to issue an
injunction depriving me of my con-
stitutional rights. 1t is not so much
the assumption of power as the as
sumption of jurisdiction that we OBJ
ject to-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
REPUBLICANS CLAIM
ELECTION OF nine
THE STATE GOVERNMENT WILL
BE TWo-THIRDS REPUBLICAN,
AS WE'LL AS LEGISLATURE

Reports from the republican state
central committee, which were receiv-
ed this afternoon by The Optic, are
to the effect that the republicans have
elected the following state officers;
Frank w. Clancy, attorney general;
w. G. Sargent, state auditor; Clar-
ence ]. Roberts Frank w. Parker
and E. R. Wright, justices of the SUI
preme court; R. Il. Ervien, commits
sioner of public lands; at least two
members of the state corporation
commission; Andrew B. Stroup, state
superintendent of public instruction.
George Curry and Elfego Baca are
sure of election as members in con
gress. All these men are elected by
substantial majorities, which will be
increased as the returns come in, as
the precincts not yet heard from
have gone republican for the head oi
the ticket and undoubtedly they have
done for the other static officers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Man and Wife Fight
Big BAND Of ROBBIE RS
WHEN BANDITS TAKE TO FLIGHT
THEY LEAVE FIVE DEAD AND
THREE WOUNDED.

Velardena, Mexico, Nov. 13.-The
story of how Francisco Ibarra and his
wife repulsed the attack which Is
bandits made on the Ibarra store to-
day might have come from shilling
shocker' instead of the real life.
The marauders were attracted by
the guns and ammunition in Ibarra's
stock, as well as the silver bullion he
was reported to have on hand. The
store keeper had warning of their
approach, and barricaded the doors OF
the strongly built adobe shop. He
telephoned to this city for rurales,
but the bandits made their attack be
fore the rurales were scarcely more
than started.
Ibarra and Sonora Ibarra, both ia
miliar with the use OF firearms
crouched behind the small, barred
windows of the shop and poured ;
deadly fire on their attackers. Whel
the latter fed they left five deaf
and three wounded on the field.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
FILIPINO FIGHTER DEAD.

San Francisco, Nov. 13.-News oi
the death of Miguel Malvar. former
lieutenant general Of the Philippine
insurgents and one of the cIeverest
leaders the American army of occu,
patton had to contend with. was re-
ceived here today with the arrival of
the army transport Logan from Ma
Mia.
Malvar ranked in skill as com
mander with Aguinaldo and Luna. He
won his spurs in the rebellion against
the Spaniards in 1896. During the
American war he operated in south
ern Luzon.
When his cause became hopeless
Malvar surrendered to General Bell,
settled down as planter in Batan-
gas province and kept out of politics.
He was reputed wealthy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
FOrty-seven Persons Doomed.

Astoria, Ore, Nov. 1S.-Cripplec
and drifting before southeast gale
with a furious sea running, the steam
schooner Washington, Portland to Sar
Francisco, with AZ persons aboard, ap
parently is doomed to destruction on
the beach between Cape Disappoint
ment and North Head, just outside the
Columbia river bar. The fate of her
25 passengers and crew of % men is
in doubt.
Already two Of the crew have been
washed overheard and drowned and
the United States life saving crews
are not hopeful that any of those on
board the vessel'will be saved.
Every effort to reach the vessel
with life lines or boats has failed.
Unless she drifts close enough in to
permit lines being shot over the ships
company is doomed.
The sea is literally boiling and to
launch the lifeboats would be suici-
dal They will only be run into the
water as a last resort.
The Washington got into the break
ers while outward bound early last
night She is deep in the water and
evidently leaking so badly that her
fres are out. The anchors are drap-
ging slowly and under the eyes of the
helpless life savers, the ship is edg-
ing steadily nearer destruction on
he beach.
Several tugs which went to the
'cene from this port were unable to
lpproach close enough to the doomed
'essel to render any assistance. The
weather. is so thick that only occa-
ional glimpses of the tugs can be
ad from the beach. ,.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Tne first meeting OF the annual
week of prayer for the Y. M. G. A
was held yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock in the association parlors. The
address of the afternoon was made
by Rev. P. G.. Carter of the Baptist
church of Montgomery City. Colo. The
meeting was largely attended. The
services will be continued throughout
the week. That the business men of
Las Vegas may attend, the hour has
been set at 1890 o'clock, continuing
until ,12::50. Thus will all the men
be given an opportunity to attend dur
ing the noon hour on their return
from dinner.
The senior class of the association
is planning reception for Friday
evening, November II, to be given to
their friends in the association gym
nasium and parlors.
The Juniors returned from their
tramp Saturday tired but happy and
are planning to make the hike into
the mountains a weekly event Thev
crossed the hills west of Las Vegas
and spent most of the day at viii
liams ranch. They took their lunch
and ate their dinner in a cave. and
the trip was one round Of fun.
Saturday, November 20, has been
set as the day for the open house
and plans for an attractive program
.or the occasion are well under way. |
This is the time at which the annual |
auction sale of magazines occurs.
Rev. w. H. Bundy of San Francisco
S scheduled to be in Las Vegas De-
'ember 8 to address the men of this
'ity at the association. DR.. Bundy
man who has travelled over the
'reater part of the two continents.
nd as he is an excellent speaker, his
ak should attract many hearers. The
title Of his address will be '1s God or
atan Winning?"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Vessels Eseaped ehlpwreek,

Chicago, Nov, 13-The launch Even
ing Star and the bark Welta, which
were driven out on Lake Michigan
Saturday night before gale and
were thought to have founded, with
a crew of Is men, are both safe on
the Michigan shore.
The Delta, after breaking her tow
line, was blown into South Haven
last night. Early today word was re
ceived by the Evanston life saving
station from st. Joseph, Mich, that
the Evening Star landed there safely
The storm on Lake Superior was Sc
we're and it was feared several vessels
have been lost.
The tornado which swept over parts
of Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan
Saturday night caused the death o
nearly a score of persons At Easton
Ill, two persons were killed and sever
seriously injured. The town of Vii
ginia, ILL.,, suffered heavy financia
loss by the tornado.
At Owosso, Mich, two persons wer
killed and ten injured. The none
loss there will reach nearly half
million dollars.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
COMMERCE RULING SET ASIDE

Washington, Nov. 13.-The long,
stubbornly fought contest over the
power of the interstate. commerce
commission to prohibit railroads
from paying to operators of elevators
compensation for "elevating grain IN
transit" was finally decided today
when the United States supreme court
held the commission possessed no
such power.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
BLOW DEALT TO The
CATTLE INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES BUREAU OF ANl-
NAL INDUSTRY TO WITHDRAW
FROM WORK IN TEXAS.

Kansas City, Nov. 19.-Cattle rails
ers of Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska
are much worried over a report,
which has gained much credence, that
the national bureau of animal indus
try is about to withdraw it's activi-
ties from Texas, due to the lack in
that state of efforts to eradicate ticks
and scabies. The step would mean
that the work of years and the expen-
diture of hundreds of thousands of
dollars would go for naugnt,
At the Kansas City stock yards
there is a special department where
all Quarantine" cattle must be mar
keted. They are sold as Gamers
mostly, their value being much lower
than that of clean cattle. An inter
state association of live stock sani
tary commissioners was formed twt
years ago to remedy the Texas situa
ton, but the Texas commission re
fused to accept outside aid. The as
sociation will meet December 5, i
Chicago to consider any new mean
that may be adopted.
Should the bureau withdraw froI
Texas and the quarantine be oblite'
ated, millions Of yearling cattle, no
brought from Texas ranges and ia
tened for slaughter on the norther
| farms would not be available.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
KENTUCKY WINS McToRY

Washington, Nov. 1S.-Kentucky
today won a victory over the South
ern Pacific when the United States
supreme court decided that the COM
monwealth had the right to tax the the
company on the latter's steamers
valued at s12,OoO,OOO, plying between
New York and New Orleans, New
YORK; and Galveston and New Orleans
and Havana.
The state claimed the right to inn
pose a tax because Kentucky was
the domicile of the corporation. The
company opposed the tax because the
steamers had never been within the
state.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
PRIZE FIGHTER Is ON J
TRIAL in U. S. COURT
THAT TRIBUNAL BEGAN THIS
MORNING THE LAST SESSION
1T WILL HOLD HERE

Z When arraigned in the United
States district COURT this morning
Everette Winters, under indictment
for prize fighting, pleaded not guilty.
His trial was set for this afternoon.
Brownie" Buckley, under indictment
for the same offense, entered plea
of guilty. He will receive his SEN
tence later in the term. The
men were indicted by the Uni
ted States grand jury which sat here
in May of this year. They are ac-
cused of engaging in prize fight
at Cimarron. Jerry Leahy OF Ration
will defend Winters and United
States Attorney D. ]. Leahy will con-
duct the prosecution.
Court was opened this morning al
l1O o'clock with Judge Clarence j.
Roberts upon the bench. Organiza
ton for business was made with the
appointment of the following court
officials: Luis Armijo, court inter
prefer Nepomuceno Segura, grano
Jury interpreter; Juan Ortega, Tori
bio Sanchez, and Felipe Baca Gar
cia. bailiffs; Thomas McElroy court
crier
The venires were exhausted before
the grand and petit juries had beer
empaneled and special venire was
drawn This was made returnabl'
: this afternoon at o'clock and Dep
uty United States Marshals O. 4
Newcomer and James Smith of Albu
oueroue we're instructed to serve th'
summonses.
Two naturalization matters wer
heard this morning. Miss L. R. Ten
: ton of Wagon Mound came up 10
2 hearing for her final papers. The heaI
9 was continued until this afternoon a
If was discovered that one of Mis-
Fenton's witnesses was not qualified
I The woman expected to endeavor t
e secure another witness. The petitio
of John M. Stubley of Cherryvale fo
final naturalization papers was d.
MED by the court. Stubley has not n
sided in New Mexico for five year
! Should he bring witnesses or secuI
depostions from other states the e.
pense would be considerable. Ft
|, this reason Mr.. Stubley let his pei
ton go by default. He will mai
: another application at the expiratic
!. Of five years of residence in the stat
1t is not expected that the presel
!. term of the court, which will be Il
last in this district, will be of lor
duration. Court business is pret
well cleaned off the docket and it
= not expected that the grand or pet
= iuries will have particularly bu
IF terms.
w Numerous attorneys and officis
m from other counties in the -Four
district are here to attend court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
New Premier in Peklno

Picking, Nov .13.-Yuan Shat Kai,
accompanied by 1000 troops. today
made a triumphal entry into the capi-
tai from which he was driven In dis
grace three years ago.
The news that "the strong man Of
China" had at last been prevailed
upon to return and give the totteF-
ing throne the benefit of lis counsel
leaked out, and a vast but orderly
crowd lined the route from the rail.
way station to the temple. which
had been provided for his residence.
Yuan looked hale and hearty, his
appearance belying the recent re-
ports of his physical coalition, which
had been made an excuse for his de-
lay in obeying the imperial command
to come to Pehing and assume the
responsibility of premier in success
sion to Prince Ching, which appoint
ment was promulgated in an impe
rial edict of November 1.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
PROPERTY LOSS IS MILLIONS
MANY OF THE PEOPLE DEPRIVED
OF THEIR HOMES NEARLY
PERisHED IN COLD.
SHIPS ARE LOST AT SEA
DRIVEN FAR FROM THEIR COURSE
CRAFT ON LAKES AND ATTAIN
TIC PERISH MIsERARLY.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, Nov. 13.-With the
death of Albert Schmidt today the
death list from Saturdays cyclone
here will reach nine. Schmidt was
found buried under several tons of
hay Saturday afternoon, cut about the
legs and intestines. His father and
two sisters had been instantly killed.
Reports from the stormswept district
estimated the loss at $75O,O0O to ST.
100000. The stricken families suf-
Tered intensely from cold Saturday
night and yesterday and while the ma
jority of them found shelter in neigh.
boring farm houses, which escaped
the storms fury, their condition is
pitiful. In some cases once prosper
GUS farmers today are penniless. The
intense cold which followed the cy-
clone increased the loss The tenn
perature dropped from IA to ii de-
grees above zero in IL hours.
The cyclone district extended from
Broadhead, 20 miles west of here, to
a point about four miles beyond Mil
ton, which is 12 miles east OF here.
making total Of about "a to 80 miles
and about a quarter of a mile wide. |
1t is swept entirely clear of all build
ings. An emergency committee is
being organized to raise funds for i'm, |
mediate relief,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
REATTIE MUST DIE.

Richmond. Va. Nov. 13.-The SUI
preme court of appeals today denied
the petition for a writ of error by
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., convicted Of
numbering his young wife last July.
This decision on the appeal from
the Judgment of the Chesterfield
court, which sentenced him to die in
the electric chair November "a, is
final. Clemency or reprieve by Gov
ernor Mann only can save the con-
demned man.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
JURY STILL IS INCOMPLETE
PROBABLY CASE WILL NOT GO
TO ACTUAL TRIAL FOR SEW
ERAL WEEKS
union LABOR MUCH OPPOSED
SEVERAL TALESMEN HAVE BEEN
EXCUSED BECAUSE OF PRE-
JUDGE AGAINST 1T

Los Angeles, Nov. 13.-Charges O
subterfuge made by Judge Walter
Bordwell, against the defense in the
Mcnamara murder trial some weeks
ago, were taken up by Attorney CIar
ence s. Darrow, at the opening OF
court today under what he held to be
parallel case and hurled at the
state. An effort by District Attorney
John D. Fredericks to reply was cut
short.
you don't need to make any argu-
ment on that" the court said, and
retained A. Gribbling, the talesman
snder discussion, after asking him a
few questions. Gribbling was chal-
'lenged because, in series of an
swers to guileful questions by op-
posing counsel, he had said he would
not convict in capital case on cir
cumstantial evidence He also said
he would. The state challenged him
on the strength of the negative state
ment. rfsa
Il will call the attention of your
honor to the testimony of the tales
man." said District Attorney Freder-
icks. which I have gone over care.
fully"
81 have gone over it myself" OBJ
served the court, and Darrow rose
'%Talesmen w. N. Frampton and A.
c. Winters both said they did not
believe in circumstantial evidence
They were retained by the state and
we had to use two peremptory chal-
lenges on them. If cause now it was
good cause then. The state offers
this challenge because it wants to
be rid of the quibbling. The evi-
dence is not stronger here than it
was then"
In the courts interrogation OF
Gribbling he said he would convict
if the circumstantial evidence was
sufficiently strong.
"The challenge is disallowed," said
the court, and added smilingly:
Nov, Mr.. Darrow, I don't think
you were justified in saying that the
state tried to use subterfuge to get
rid of this man."
"The defense was charged by your
honor with subterfuge in the cases
of Framton and Winters" he said, 81
think this is another instance"
The court pointed out that one OF
the attorneys for the defense prac
tically had admitted that these two
men were challenged because they
were not wanted and the incident
was closed.
Talesman NJ. P. Bailey, was chal
lenged for cause by Attorney Darrow
Bailey said he had read the Los An
geles Times for 20 years and was
strongly in sympathy with its views
on union labor and believed THE
Times was blown up by "a unioi
bomb" He was excused.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
THE 4wHITE AoPEv AGAIN.

New York. Nov. 1S.-Carl Morris,
Oklahoma's giant white hope" who
was disastrously defeated by Fireman
Jim Flynn a few weeks ago, VIII try
to come back at the Olympic Athletic
club here tonight in ten round con-
test with Denver Jack" Geyer. Nor
ris has been working steadily for
more than a month under corps of
excellent trainers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
APPLE CONGRESS OPENS

Denver, Colo, Nov. 13.-More than
1000 visitors from all of the 20
states which are represented in the
exhibits are in attendance at the
American Apple congress, which
opened here today.
In the exhibits are products from
Texas, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas. Mis-
souri,, California, Oregon. Washington
Utah and New Mexico. British Co
lumbia also is represented.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
copyRleHrs ARE PROTECTED.

washington, Nov. 13.--Moving pic
ture show promoters received a blow
+b,s morning when me supreme court
of the United States decided that NOV
ing nictures based on the scenes OF a
convright book may constitute an IN
fringement Of copyright or the re-
serve rights to dramatize.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
c.ptsin and Crew Drown.

New Haven, Conn.,, Nov. 1S.-The
schooner Witch Hazel, from New
York for Provincetown, went down in
the sound off New Haven during the
storm last night The captain and
three men were drowned and two 9TH
ers were saved.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Cold prevails at Duluth. .

Duluth, Mimi, Nov 1.-TWO de-
erees below zero here and Is below on
the ranges tells the story of today
weather in this section. Very E;tle
snow fell at the head of the lakes
tou t.ign winds prevailed. Tae 'old
in the north woods is intense.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
ENGINEER KILLED IN WRECK.

Greensboro. N. c., Nov. 1S.-The
derailing of the fast New York, At
lantic and New Orleans express train
on the Southern railway, is miles
northeast of here today, resulted in
the death of Engineer w. A. Kenney
and the injury Of several passengers
and trainmen.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
New York In storm Belt.

New York, Nov. 1S.-The cold wave
that chased into the Atlantic some OF
the balmiest Indian summer weather
New York ever has enjoyed, tight
ened its grip today and sent the mer-
curry down to "a degrees. This mini
mum recorded at s o'clock this morn.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
MRS. HARRINGTON GETS DIVORCE

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 13.-A de-
cree of absolute divorce today was
granted in the superior court of this
county to Mrs, Louisa Fletcher Tark-
ington, wife of Booth Harrington, the
novelist and playwright. Mrs. Tark-
ington had not asked for alimony.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13

ing. meant fall of A degrees since
l o'clock yesterday afternoon. The
gale on which the frigid weather rode
into town continued today at SS miles
an hour. Few small boats ventured
to sea outside New York harbor and
reports of marine disasters are ex-
pected.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Foreigners Leave Marking

Nanking, Nov. 13.-The American
and other consuls and foreigners un-
der their protection will move out of
the city Immediately. The comman-
ders of the foreign warships today no
titled their consuls that they could
not protect the lives and property of
those who remained inside the city.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13

DR.. Frank H. H. Roberts, president
of the Normal University, left last
night for Santa Fe on business for
the Educational association of New
Mexico. which will go into session
there Thursday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
AMERICAN CONSUL LEAVING
He AND ALL OTHER FOREIGN.
ERs WILL REMAIN NO LONG
Err IN CITY OF NANkINc
YAUN sHI kAI in PEKING
REVOLUTIONARY LEADER PROB.
ABLY WILL ACCEPT PREMIER
SHIP OF CHINA

Shang Hal, Nov 1S.-Che Foe
went over to the reyolutionists at 3
O'Clock this morning There was no
fighting. The rebels took possession
of the Taotai's yamen, the telegraph
offices and forts.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
SUGAR STILL FALLING.

New York, Nov. 13.-All grades of
refined sugar were reduced 10 cents a
hundred pounds today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13
Relief in Iowa.

Sioux City, Ia, Nov. 1S.-Relief
from the severe cold wave was ex-
perienced in this section today, the
temperature rising rapidly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-13

Tonight and Tuesday
Fair; Rising Tenn
perature.