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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24

Oklahoma City, Okla, June pa
parrot in the household of S. A. Bill
ingsly of Oklahoma City is to receive
100000 out of the Billingsly estate
when it is probated. in case the par
rot, now 20 years old. is alive at that
time. Billingsly recently executed his
will and one of the items stated that
the parrot was to be.a beneficiary.
He said the bird had been like child
to him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
Whistles piped out the order of the

whistles piped out the order of the
day.
After the Victoria and Albert had
made its tour of the anchored lines
1t took its station near the st. Vim
cent, Collingwood and other vessels
comprising the first battle squadron.
Admiral Togo. Japan's great naval
fighter; Admiral vreeland. represen-
ting the United States navy, together
with other foreign naval officers
and also the flag and commanding
officers of the British fleet paid their
respects to the sailor King, who re-
ceived formally on the quarterback of
the roya yacht. AS the officers. in
full dress uniform and attended by
members of their stats, came over
the side of the yacht, they were greet,
ed by the blast of bugles, the ruffle of
drums, and finally by cordial hand
shake from his Majesty.
The great naval spectacle was wit
messed by hundreds of thousands,
both ashore and afloat. Alongside
the war fleet lay white-hulled squad
rons of pleasure yachts and crowded
excursion craft. Among the yachts
were a number of American boats,
all beflagged and with their decks
bright with the costumes of the wo-
men friends of their owners. Old
Castle Point on Southsea Beach and
every other point of vantage on the
Isle of Wight and also on the main
land was thronged with spectators,
many of whom had iourneyed from
the remotest parts of the kingdom to
witness the never-to-be-forgotten
specAcle-the sight of the largest
and most formidable fleet of war yes
sells ever assembled.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
CATHOLICS IN MADRID

Madrid, June 24.-It is no exagger-
alton to say that the eyes Of Roman
Catholics throughout the world win
be fixed on Madrid from now until
the end Of June. The occasion is the
Eucharistic Congress, the great an
nual world gathering Of Catholic
clergy and laymen. the session Of
which was held last year in Quebec.
The gathering was formally opened
today with an official reception of the
delegates by the Cardinal Legate Of
Madrid. who is the central figure Of
the congress this year. The opening
mass and the solemn inaugural ses-
sion viii take place tomorrow. At
the conclusion of the sessions
next Saturday there will be excur-
sions for the delegates to Toledo, the
Escorial and other points Of interest.
There are number of Americans
in attendance, but their number has
been considerably diminished by the
attitude of the vatican in discouraging
leaders OF prominence from
Rome this summer. Probably
the most distinguished of the visitors
from across the Atlantic is Arch
bishop Bruchesi OF Montreal. Cardin-
Al Gibbons Of Baltimore is especially
by two of the priests Of
his diocese.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
MERGER DECISION
BOOSTED STOCKS
VICTORY OF HARTMAN LINES IN
FEDERAL COURT HAS STIM-
uLATING EFFECT

New York, June 24.-News of the
decision of the Hartman merger suit
in favor Of the railroad companies
was followed by an outburst of activ-
ity in the stock market today and
stocks rose buoyantly. Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific advanced two
points each and st. Paul Great North
ern preferred, Northwestern, Northern
Pacific and Atlantic Coast line near
ly as much. The market closed active
and strong. Further gains were made
in the last hour on an increased vol
ume of business, but in the final trad
ing profit taking resulted in some
slight recessions. The more impor-
tant gains included Union Pacific 3%
points: Southern Pacific 3%; Great
Northern preferred 21b; Northern Pa
cifc 2ss; st. Paul 2A; Lehigh Valley
1%. Underwood Typewriter gained
63s points and National City Bank
121s. Last sales were as follows:
Amalgamated Copper 71H; American
Beet Sugar 1898 bid; Atchison 1141s !;
Denver & Rio Grande pfd.. 13S1s New
York Central 109M Northern Pacific
fc 12S5s; Union Pacific 1S91s; United
fic 123% Union Pacific 1S91s; United
States Steel 791z; United States Steel
pfd., 11Sss.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
STAR PLAYER COMING

The baseball management this
morning received a message from Lew
Smith stating that he would accept
the offer Of position on the Maroons.
Smith left Amarillo. Tex, today and
expects to arrive here tomorrow af-
ternon in tine to participate in the
game against Santa Fe. Smith is ex.
pected to give much additional strength
to the Maroons' lineup. Through the
generosity Of Bacharach brothers
sheds for the players, home team and
visitors, have been erected at Amuse-
ment park. The sheds will protect
the players from the sun while await
ing their turn at the bat. The UNI
pires have agreed, now that suitable
benches for the players have been
provided, to keep the men or the dia-
mond except when coaching or play.
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
ASBESTOS cIeARETTEs2

Topeka. June 24.-An eastern cigar.
ette maker believes he has found a
plan to evade the Kansas anti-cigar-
cite law. He makes cigarette that
is covered with abestos. 1t is a very
thin sheet and while it discolors the
covering does not flip off ashes. The
Kansas law prohibits the use of paper
in making cigahettes. A sample has
been submitted to the attorney gener-
al for an opinion
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
HENWOOD'S COUNSEL
and court CLASH
SHARP CoLLOQUY BETWEEN
JUDGE WHITFoRD AND AT
ToRNEY BOTTOM

Denver, June 24.-After brief ex-
animation of only two witnesses the
trial of Frank H. Henwood, for the
murder of George E. Copeland, was
adjourned today until Monday
The SESSION was notable for a sharp
exchange between Judge Whitford and
John T. Bottom, the attorney for Hen
wood The latter, in questioning a
bell boy of the Brown Palace hotel,
had again sought to bring out evil
dence of a threatening attitude upon
the part of S. Louis Won Phul, in ad-
vance of the shooting of Won Phul
and Copeland by Henwood. The bell
boy had said that Won Phul was the
party facing Henwood, when the court
ruled this testimony did not show an
attitude sufficiently threatening to
warrant the shooting. During the col
loquy, Attorney Bottom finally ex-
claimed: 81 object to the remarks
of the court in the presence of the
jury 'T also object to the remarks
Of the counsel" replied Judge Whit
ford, who finally ordered the attorney
to take his seat.
Attorney Bottom has thus far been
frustrated in his efforts to introduce
testimony that would show Won Phul
had threatened Henwood in advance.
on which will hinge the appearance OF
Mrs. Springer as a witness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
BUSY DAYS FOR TAFT

Washington, June 24.-Presiden,
Taft arrived home from his New En-
gland trip this morning and lost little
time in tackling the mass of work
that had accumulated during his hrief
absence. Owing to the press of busi-
ness the president has found it neces-
sary to cancel the engagement he had
made to deliver an address tomorrow
before chautauqua meeting at Mcan-
tain Lake Park, Md.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
$4,000 WELCOME EoR Toeo2

Washington, June 24.-Congress will
be asked for $4,000 to entertain Ad-
miral Togo. The famous Japanese
naval officer will visit this country after
the coronation festivities in london.
He is attending as the special repre-.
sentative of his government A for
NAL dinner at the White House and
numerous other official functions not
only in Washington but elsewhere,
are on the program.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
HApLEY INVITES TAFT

Jefferson City. June 24.-Governor
Hadley and the Presbyterian Brother.
hood of Jefferson City have extended
to President Taft an invitation to stop
off at Jefferson City when he makes
his trip into the state this fall. The
governor will entertain the president
at the mansion should he accept.
There is no political significance to
the invitation, the governor says.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
A MONKEY TEA IN LONDON

London, June 24.-Harry Lehr's fa-
nous monkey dinner in Newport few
years ago has been outdone by mon
key tea just given in shis city. The
large ballroom of the, Ds,ldorf Hotel
was the scene, and gorilla from the
White City, London's principal sum-
mer amusement resort, was the host.
More than twenty monkeys attended
The monkeys were dressed in fancy
costumes.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24

have since 1901 been expended on these
railroads. Their physical condition
has been vastly improved and their ef-
fciency for public service ,as well as
for private profit. has been greatly
The whole proof taken to
gether, we think, fails to disclose any
conspiracy to restrain Interstate for
eign commerce in violation of the first
section OF the act"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
TAFT THREATENS VETO

Washington, June 24.-It became
known at the capital today that
President Taft, talking over the long
distance telephone from Providence.
last night, repeated to several senat-
ors his determination to veto the
Canadian reciprocity bill in case any
amendment is added to it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-24
DELEGATES HAVE OUTING

San Francisco. June 24.-But one
regular session Of the International
Sunday School convention was held
today. the delegates devoting the af-
ternoon and evening to recreation and
excursions.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
BUSINESS TENNIS
TEAM YICTORS
Defeats Connecticut Club OH
Stenographers' Courts.

The Business High School tennis team
defeated the Connecticut Club team yes
terday afternoon in a return match on
the Business courts, by the score of
matches to /. In the doubles, Libbey and
Bridget for Business defeated E. Lloyd
and B. Lloyd, of the Connecticut Club,
by the scores of 81 and 6-L
The Business team displayed the best
form they have shown this year, and
with nearly perfect team work defeated
their opponents easily. B. Lloyd, OF
the Connecticut Club. and former West
ern High School player. defeated Morgan.
of Business. by the score of s-2 and 6-S.
AS this was Morgan's first match, ne
naturally was a trifie unsteady but ne
showed good enough tennis to prove that
he will be a valuable man for the Ste
nogranhers next year. B. Lloyd's Lans-
downe stroke featured this match.
Libbey, of Business, defeated T. Lioyo
by the score Of 90, e-S. Libbey's bril-
liant net play was the principal reason
for Lloyd's defeat.
The results: Bridget and Llooey' OF
Business, defeated E. Lloyd and B. Lloyd.
of the Connecticut Club, 6-2 sri; b.
Lloyd, of Connecticut Club. defeated Nor
gan, of Business, 6-S. 60; Liobey, OF
business, defeated Z. Lloyd. OF the Con-
necticut Club, GA, 6-3.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
RAIN SPOILS SPORT
At LATONIA TRACK
DOwnpour Keeps the Public
Guessing as to Winners.

Cincinnati, Ohio, June A-Just as the
horses left the post in the third race
at Latonia this afternoon a heavy raini
fell. which left the track in bad shape.
The third race had the crowd guessing
until the official number was posted. No
one from the grand stand could see the
horses going around the track on ac-
count Of the heavy rain. Handzaretta
plowed through the mud toward the
close, and won out with a rush.
The fourth race was intended as the
feature of the day, owing to the fact
that II brought a number Of the nomi-
nees in the Clipsetta stakes together.
Star Jasmine, a very warm favorite,
walked away with the purse. Governor
Gray was shipped to Hamilton, Ontario.
this afternoon to start in the Hamilton
derby Saturday. Summaries:
FIRST RACE-Five furlongs. Nc
Sale, 1O4 jKoerner), $50. second: B'Airy.
IO4 (Taplin) Sc, third. Time. 1:O1. The
Reach, Mexico, Terrible Dan, Alamitos,
Wiley, Colonel, Holloway, and Johnny
SECOND RAcE-one and one-six-
teenth miles. Ben Lasca. los CRooney),
IS, won; Mockler. 1l0 CWilsop). g. 10. sec
OnQ, So-lOs
Time. 1:47 2-5. Jack P, Naughty Lad,
Husky Lad. Marlborough, and Plan
Ryan also ran.
THIRD RACE-six furlongs. Hand
zaretta, I02 (McCahey), $3.50. won; Lady
Orimar, IO4 CKohn). $50. second; Abra-
sion, 105 (McTaggart), s2k7O, third. Time,
/ IA is. Jeanne dare, June w. Sylves-
iris, Veneta Strome, Roberta, Soma,
Ethelda, and Royal Captive also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Five furlongs. Star
Jasmine. 15 Koernerl, $3.50. won; Dila-
tory, 1O6 CMountain), g. %. second; Fore
top, 1O4 Goftus), $11.30, third Time,
1:61 As. Upright. Mary Emily, and Bere-
nice also ran.
FIFTH RACE-One and one-sixteenth
miles, Dutch Rock, 10 (Martinl, $40,
won; Discomfort, no (koernerl, $3.50; sec
ond; Exemplar. 1O3 Glass. $50, third.
Time, 1:5l 4-5. Long Ridge, Swish,
Oracle, and Butter5all also ran:
SIXTH RACE-One and three-six-
teenths miles. PetronIus, 1O9 (Glass),
$3.50, won; Tom Bigbee. LIZ CKennedyl,
"a, second; Stonestreet, 1ee Ooftusl. out,
third Time 1:O4- Beau Brummel also
ran.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
.cAIeer Fails
To Get Players
Has Nothing to Offer Boston for Cicotte, Collins,
Wagner, and Engle-McBride Explains
Boneheaded Play-Other Gossip.

writer asked Mcbride about It and the
shortetop offered the following explana-
ton. He said: I'm that seventh inning.
when 1 was on first and Conroy UP, I
was sure that two were out. When
COMFY hit the ball to left field I started
to steal. did not watch to see whether
the ball was caught, but kept right on
going to third. Before I reached the bag
/ looked up and saw the st. Louis play
ers walking toward the bench. Rhody
Wallace had the ball in his hands and as
1 went to take my place at short Wal
lace tossed the ball to me. Then heard
loud commotion toward first base
Schaefer and Sheridan had both tumbled
to the fact that there were but two out
and 'Schaf motioned wildly to me to get
back. The thought struck me that Hogan
had muffed the ball so I hiked over to
third base. AS a matter of fact never
thought of going back to first, which
could have easily done"
The oldest inhabitant can hardly re-
member such a play in Washington, and
as stated in the foregoing, Mcbride was
not the only one caught nappingl as both
teams and the umpires apparently
thought that when Hogan caught Con-
roy's fly, the out retired the side.
It is claimed by many who have
watched the new left fielder. Walker,
since he Joined the Nationals, that the
youngster does not stand up TO the plate
close enough. When he famed in the
eighth inning yesterday he swung at two
balls which breezed the outside corner
and the bugs Immediately yelled,
They've got his weakness at last"
If The fans will notice closely they will
see that Walker uses a long bat and
steps into the ball like a veteran. 1t is
more than likely that overanxiousness
caused him to Whit when the bases were
loaded yesterday. At any rate, 1t is a
bit early to criticise the newcomer.
Manager Mcbride announces that Tom
Hughes will be in the box for the Ma
tionals against the Browns this afternoon,
while Manager Wallace will pitch either
Barney Petty or Jack Powell.
The Boston Post said yesterday that
the deal between the Boston Nationals
and the Chicago Cubs has aroused more
criticism and protest than any trade in
modern baseball in Boston, and bids fair
to develop a scandal that will keep Presi-
dent Lynch and his directors busy for
some time in covering the deal up.
Not only has the Boston populace
shown Enthusiastically that the manage
ment has made a most unpopular move,
not only has Vice President Page stated
that he will take legal action to have
the trade set aside but now the Cincin-
natl and New York clubs have filed pro-
tests to the head of the league
They want trade pnII and
void. claiming in effect that 1t Is nothing
more or less than an obvious effort to
strengthen Chicago, a club which shows
signs of going back, at the expense OF
the Boston team, already a hopeless tall
ender. The positive statement is made
that Graham, Curtis. and Collins were
offered to every club in the league with
the stipulation that big bunch of money
should be paid to the Boston club in
addition to the players who would come
to Boston. WILLIAM PEET.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
YALE SHUT OUT
BY TIGERS, 1 TO 0
Steve White Holds Ellis Safe
at All Stages.

New York, June 14-The baseball mines
of Yale and Princeton played the third
game Of their 1911 series at Washington
Park. Brooklyn, this afternoon, the Jer-
sey Tigers, often pre-eminent on the dia-
mond and never mediocre, winning, l to
o. The Bulldog and the Bengal fought
each other with great obstinacy. but, as
usually Is the case when 1t comes down
to a pinch between these two rivals in
baseball. the Princetnians had just that
moiety Of superiority in steadiness and
strength to turn the outcome in their
favor.
The score Is an approximate index to
the game as 1t was played. The pitching
was capital on both sides, and the hit
ting proportlonately ethereal. Princeton
made four hits. and the Ellis sprinkled
their betting endeavors with three. With
hitting so skinny. support was bound to
be big factor. Two Yale errors counted
In Princeton's run, whereas Princeton
committed but one misplay, so that the
shade more dependable fielding on Prince
toms part was the one influence in de-
termining the winner from the loser.
Also, to show on what fine shades of
superiority the victory depended, base
hit was one of the mediums in the
Tigers success, and the Tigers excelled
Yale in hits by just one.
White came near pitching a no-hit
game. One Yale hit was an inield
scratch, another was nearly caught by
field for Princeton, and who made a gal
liant try for it, the third was a clean
short poke over second base by Badger.
Two men. Sterrett and Hughes, mo-
nopolized the hitting for Princeton,
making two apiece. One of Hughes hits
was flukey; the other three were clean
Except in one inning Hartwells support
vas equal to the demands made upon II,
and the young Yale lad pitched a cool,
clever game. So far as hitting his de-
livery is concerned, he was fully as
much entitled to. an opposing zero as
reward as was White entitled to the zero
which was his compensation. Both pitch
ers had excellent control and II is not
such merit In the box.
Nor were there any spasms Of rattles.
From an Unconditional point Of view. IT
was a treat to see sUch a game, but
there have been livelier and more excit-
ing games in plenty between Nassau
and Eli Men were not on the bases
often enough to stir UP thrills.
The action OF the game was conhned
mostly to defense, and ir this depart
ment there was no scarcity of hustle
end scurry tinged with cayenne Agility
and sureness in handling sharply hit
balls were often seen. Having more OF
these chances to cope with, the Tigers
looked a trifie faster In the field than
their opponents, but each did we'll.
Capt Sam White. at short for Prince
ton; Hughes, at first, and Worthington,
at third, blotted out swift licks along
the ground, balls OF the understanding
denomination. White was noticeably
adept on ground balls. Score:
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15

AS was to be expected, there is nothing
doing with the Boston club In regard TO
obtaining Pitchers Cicotte and Collins or
Infielders Wagner and Engle.
Manager McAleer had nothing to offer
that Boston wants, and IT looks as II
some other American League club would
get these players If Owner John 1. Tay-
lor is sincere In wishing to get rid Of
them.
The exclusive story published in The
Washington Herald Tuesday morning to
the effect that Chicago was after Wag-
ner and Cicotte is also borne out in the
following dispatch from The Washing
ton Hetald's Boston correspondent:
Boston. Mass, June H.-Although both
Managers DUFFY, Of the White Sox, and
McAleer, Of Washington, have been hot
upon the heels of President John 1. Tay-
lor, with a view Nto getting Wagner,
Collins. and Cicotte, as well as Clyde En-
gle, who may also be put upon the mar
ket, there is nothing doing from Bos-
ton standpoint, as all trades suggested
by these visiting managers have been un-
qualifedly turned down.
When the benching of Wagner. the
Red SoX captain, and Engle, the Boston
third baseman, were made public, Duffy
jumped from Washington to Boston in
the hope OF Turing Taylor to hand over
good players for bad ones, but John 1.
has learned his lesson, and Duf1yNleft
yesterday without the men he had hoped
to obtain. Duffy offered Zeider. an in
fielder who could not make place on
the White Sox team: Payne, second
class catcher, and Lange or Scott for
Wagner, Carrigan, and Cicotte, but he
hadn't a chance in the world to get the
Boston trio.
McAleer had hopes slso, but all he
could offer in exchange was choice OF
pitchers for whom President Taylor evi-
IDENTIFY has not very much use. Taylor
would consider a trace II Johnson or
Milan figured, but outside OF these two
men he does not seem to want anything
Washington has. Pre- sident Taylor ad-
mitted tonight that M-Aleer had offered
to trade but that he mad TO one Whonl
he could use, and that all chance OF
doing business with the Washington club
was off.
McAleer is stopping for few days
with friends and could not be located
in Boston tonight.
''Mr. McAIeer is out of town on per-
sonal business and will not return until
Friday morning. l know nothing OF his
going to Boston to see about getting
ball players for the Washington club.
Thus said Mrs. McAleer TO the writer last
night.
The story to the effect that he was In
Boston for the purpose Of consulting
Owner John ]. Taylor, of the Red SoX'
for one or more of the players on whom
the Boston club has asked for waivers
was a good CUES and big gamble.
While McAleer is away George Nc
Bride is acting manager. He CELEBRATED
his first crack at the job yesterday by
pulling off one of the greatest bone
headed plays ever seen at the local ball
yard There is no other term which
could be applied; but at that some htty
other ball players and a couple OF jumps
were fooled, and McBride's slip-up does
not look so foolish, all things consid-
cred.
The play referred to is described in de-
tail in another column. Last night the
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
GAMES TO-DAY
STANDING OF TIE CLUBS.

tip. counting him out in the manner Of a
prize ring referee.
Hogan and Mclean were closely
watched by the fans, and It was the
consensus of opinion that both young
sters will be heard from later.
Messrs EIberfeld and Schaefer did all
the work in the seventh. the kid hav-
ing three assists, while schaefer had the
same number of outs.
That stunt In the seventh, when the
Nationals took the field with only two
out. showed somebody's tile was tempo
rarily empty.
With the bases loaded in the eighth
and one down, Walker tried to clean up
but famed. EIberfeld then singled, two
scoring.
The Washington herald., 1911-06-15
YALE CREW ROWS.
Make Fair Time In First Spin Under
Watch.

Gales Ferry, Conn. June 1.-THE Yale
varsity eight was sent over the four
mile course under the watch tonight.
their first attempt at time work since
their arrival here ten days ago. They
caught the water with a 26 stroke, raised
the pace to 30 at the half mile, and
finished at a 90 clip. The conditions were
only fair. with turning flood and
cross wind. but the showing was salts
factory. Coach Kennedy coached the
shell from a motorboat.
The freshmen eight and varsity -FOUR
AID their usual amount of work to-day,
hut were given no time trials. The make
iIp of the varsity four is still unsettled,
several changes being In prospect.