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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

Everything and everybody are In
readiness for the opening Of the big
county fair tomorrow morning and.
with the addresses Of welcome of
Mayors Goodall and Secundino Ro-
nero of the East and West sides re-
spectively at 10 o'clock, the big even.
will be begun.
All day yesterday a gang Of work
men were busy on the decorations in
the interior of the armory where the
agricultural exhibits will be on dis
play. The walls are all draped in
bunting of red, white and blue, and
with yellow and black, the colors Of
the fair association. Pillars and
posts are all wrapped in bunting and
everywhere are festoons OF grain
and farm products. The fair associa-
ton has been generous in supplying
the decorators with bunting and the
farmers have all furnished a bounte-
Gus supply of grains in the sheaf.
The armory presents u beautiful
sight.
The hall he's been divided in.o
booths for the various displays. all
of which will be beautifully arranged
and filled to the point of oyerfiowing
with grain and farm products. The
women have taken special interest In
their exhibit and it promises to lie
the star display of the fair. Beauti-
full embroidery work, an abundance
of delicious jellies, cakes, bread and
various victuals, straight from the
kitchens of the famous chefs Of the
Meadow City will be on display. The
women have taken especial interest
in the prize offered by Gross, Kelly
& Company for the best loaf of bread
made from Empress flour and the
competitors for it will be many. The
watch arrived from New York yes.
terday, and is beauty. 1t is gold
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
ARE TO LAND 1000 MEN
INVADING ARMY PREPARING TO
ENTER cITN AND TAKE
FORMAL POSSESSION.
Did NOT DAMAGE THE CITY
SHIPS CONCENTRATED FIRE ON
THE FORTS AND GOVERN
oR's PALACE.

Rome, Oct. At was officially
stated today that Vice Admiral Fara-
velli sent message to the govern
ment stating that the bombardment
of the main batteries at Tripon com.
menced at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon and continued until sunset. The
message follows:
"On board the battleship Benne-
detto Brin, Tuesday, 7:45 p. ma
bombardment was commenced at
$3.50 o'clock this afternoon on the
principal batteries of Tripoli and
was continued until sunset. The
batteries responded to the Italian FIRE
but without effect. The lombard
ment will be continued tomorrow un-
til the destruction Of lie batteries
has been completed. Great care was
taken during the combardmenr, not
to damage the city. Only q light
house on one Of the batteries was de-
stroyed.'
Lonoon Gets Report.
London, Oct. A news dispatch
from Rome gives this account OF tho
bombardment OF 1ripo1f:
cat 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Vice RdmiralFaravelli signalled 20
the battleships Giuseppe. t:ari5aldi
and francesca Ferrncio that the
bombardment was about to begin.
These vessels, with the flagship Bene-
detto Brin, steamed up to within two
kilometers (about mile and one
third of the town. The sea was
fairly calm.
"At 8 o'clock the Garibaldi fired
the first shells which were directed
at the governors palace and well
placed. Immediately the palace and
the Amelia Sultana forts replied with
a number of shots from Is cent?
meter guns. The Turkish aim was
bad. After the bombardment had
progressed for one hour shells from
the cruiser verez destroyed the light
house which collapsed in ruin.
"The Italian fire was now becom-
ing heavier while that Of the forts
was growing feeble. The central
forts ceased firing at 5 o'clock but
the outer forts of Pamidieh and Sui
tana kept up the defense. The bonn
bardment ceased at dark. 1t was re-
sumed this morning but the outer
forts had been reduced to ruins and
were unable to reply. The Turks re-
moved their guns to the heights bs-
yond the town and re-opened fre
from there. They were however,
dispersed by shrapnel from the feet
and fed in all directions.
"The first white flags began to ap-
pear. The Italians are now prepar-
ing to land 1000 men from the ships.
"The fleet was unharmed aud
there were no casualties on board
during the bombardment."
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
ROSWELL HAS EXPOSITION

Roswell, N. M, Oct. 4.-visitors
from far and near flocl1ed to Roswell
today for the opening of the New
Mexico Products exposition for which
preparations have been making for
several moths. The exposition will
continue until the end of the week.
In addition to an elaborate display OF
minerals, live stock and agricultural
products, the arrangements has pro-
vided numerous entertainment feat
ures, such as broncho busting tour.
nament, floral and civic pageants
wild west show, baseball carnival
shooting tournament and aeroplane
flights.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
RAILROADS oeJEcr.

Washington, Oct 4.-On behalf OF
the trans-continental railways. asp't
cation was made today to the inter
state commerce commission f,r a
suspension of its order in what are
known as the Pacific Coast cases.
The application was made pending
the filing of bill with the commerce
court, asking for an Injunction to re-
strain the commission from putting
its orders into effect.
The commissions orders were to
have become effective on November
15. They materially reduced trans
continental rates on both class and
commodity traffic. They apply to all
of the so-called Pacific coast cases,
the Spokane and the Reno. New.
cases being the most important
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
No Violence on Coast

San Francisco, Oct. 4.-The fourth
day of the shopmen's strike on the
Hartman lines opened without any
indication of rioting about the stock
ades which enclose the plants, al
though two carloads of strikebreakers
were taken into the local yards last
night.
According to q. L. Reguin, presi-
dent of the federation, San Francisco
is to be the distributing point for
strikebreakers who will be sent to tho
smaller shops along the road.
Reguin said the men brought here
last night we're not skilled mechan-
les. Everything was quiet today at
the Oakland yards, where few
strikebreakers are at work. Several
cases of air hose cutting on trains
have been reported, but the unoin
men disavow any knowledge of or
connection with it.
At other points along the coast the
status of the strike remained un-
changed. The time fixed by posted
notices for the return of the strikers
to work expires at midnight tonight.
but SO far as could be learned few
If any of the men have taken advant
age of the offer.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
San Miguel County S Big Autumn Exposition
VIII Open Tomorrow For Three Days Session

row. The judges will make their first
rounds tomorrow morning at IL
a'clock at which time they will got
a line on the exhibits in preparation
for the awarding of premiums Fri
day.
The early part of Friday afternoon,
according to the program, will be de-
voted to sports of all kinds for which
valuable prizes have been offered.
The events provided for are fat mems
races, lean mems races, tug of war,
a Durro race, a bicycle race. keg roll
ing, nail driving and harness hitch.
ing contests. A wrestling match for
which there are four entries will end
the afternoon sports.
Friday evening the automobile
and street car parade will take place.
The drivers will form at the Plaza
at 1880 o'clock at which time they
will be given torches and other forms
of illumination for decorating their
machines. The procession will fol-
low the line of the cars from the
Plaza to st. Anthony's sanitarium.
The riding contest is scheduled for
the last afternoon of the fair and
will be the stellar attraction. The
bull belonging to T. A. Akers, an ami
NAL that has never been ridden will
be in the event and a large number
Of cowpunchers from the ranches will
attempt to conquer the beast. Frank
Clark has furnished string OF horses
for the afternoon and several of his
punchers will be on hand to amuse
the crowd. All are invited to take
part in this event as there win be
horses enough for all. TO cap off the
sporting program of the fair the fire
departments Of the East and West
sides will run race.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
A "BRONC" NAMED FOR HIM
ANIMAL PROVED TOO sTRENu-
Gus FOR OLD TIME COW
PUNcHER TO RIDE.
TROOPS MARCH in REVIEW
SENATOR WARREN HANDS EXEC
uTivE A NICE BOUQUET IN
PRESENCE OF CROWD.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Oct president
Taft saw a bit of the Old West today
Cheyenne did not merely watch him
drive through her streets and listen
to presidential oratory, but Frontier
day" with bucking broncos, wild
races and the Stunts which abound
in wild west shows was repeated for
the presidents benefit. The recep-
Etion committee made the show as
nearly as possible like that held
few weeks ago and 65 performers of
all sorts appeared before Mr.. Taft.
In addition to the show, the presi-
dents program here included an au-
tomobile ride through the city, re-
view of troops and address in the
local opera house. His train is
scheduled to make two more stops
in Wyoming today and should reach
Salt Lake City tomorrow.
"Biiiy Taft" Too Strenuous.
Charlie Irwin, who ran the minia-
ture frontier day show for Mr.. Taft's
benefit, had program arranged vii
some unusual features, In the rid
ing. bucking and outlaw horse stunts
there were ponies named ''Bill Taft
Archie Butt" Senator Warren"
Schedule K" Reciprocity" and
Teddy Roosevelt"
BILLY Taft" threw Jack Martin, his
rider, before he had gone a hundred
feet.
Frank Carter, an ex-champion bron-
co buster Of the world, stuck close
to archie Butt Schedule k was
mastered by Clayton Danks, another
ex-champion, but Teddy Roosevelt"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
More Troops Dispatched

jackson, Miss, Oct. 4.-After re-
ceiving advices that hundreds of
heavily armed men are today pouring
into McComb City from outlying rural
sections, Governor Noel ordered the
Laurel and Yazoo City companies of
the state militia, to the scene of yes
terday's conflict between strikebreak-
ers, strikers and sympathizers, to aid
the troops already on the ground.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

proved too strenuous a bucker for
Paul Hensen.
Talked Of Wool vetoes.
Mr.. Taft stood with Senator War
rem and Governor Carey of Wyoming
in the judges stand for an hour and
a half and watched the stunts. He
shook hands with the sbustegs," with
Charlie irwin and with his daugh-
ters who appeared in several events.
The review Of troops before the fror-
tier show brought out several tbous-
and soldiers from Fort d. A. Russell.
In introducing Mr.. Taft to an audi
ence in the opera house. Senator
Warren said that he had come
through the fights for reciprocity.
Schedule X, and that monstrosity,
the cotton BILL" still smiling. serene
and with shoulders unbent. The
president in his remarks confined
himself largely to a discussion Of his
tariff bill vetoes
The Tribune says concerning Taft's
visit to Cheyenne:
"The warm welcome President
Taft received in the capital Of Wyom-
ing today indicates that the stale IL
still republican by large majocity
and believes in the wise admtnlstra-
tion of President Taft. His veto of
the wool bill is heartily endorsed in
this state"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
WHO WOULD REFUSE
A PLATINUM Nine?
THE WHITE METAL is NOW
QUOTED AS WORTH 2Is TIMES
AS MUCH AS GOLD

New York, Oct. 4.-Platinum has
been advancing rapidly in price re-
Gently and today 1t is quoted in Maid
en- Lane at $47.5O an ounce. This
the highest price on record, and in
dicates an advance Of IS an ounce
since the first of the year. Local
dealers predict a further increase.
At today's quotations platinum is
worth nearly two and half times as
much as gold.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
TROOPS HURRIED TO Scene
sTRIKEBREAKERS ARE ASSURED
PROTECTION IF THEY GET
OUT BEFORE NIGHT
QUIET ON COAST LINES
ONLY DEPREDATIoNs HAVE BEEN
CUTTING AIR HOSE WHICH
STRIKERS DIscLAIM

McComb City, Miss, Oct. 4.-Not-
withstanding the presence of several
companies of troops, sent here to pro-
tect them, the 103 Illinois Central
strikebreakers barricaded here, ap-
pealed to the authorities to remove
them Immediately. A mass meeting
of citizens, strikers and sympathizers
adopted resolutions assuring the
strikebreakers against molestation If
they departed today. A special train
will leave with the men, accompanied
by 25 railroad special agents, this af-
ternoon for New Orleans.
State troops patrolling the streets
of McComb City today curbed rioting
that began late yesterday with an at
tack on strikebreakers enroute south
ON the Illinois Central railroad, and
eliminated early today in the killing
of Lem Haley, railroad striker, and
an explosion of dynamite planted
near the railroad shops.
1t was learned today that Carl Can
ton and Turly Curtis, both strikers,
were shot and badly wounded during
the night while walking near the IL
linois Central shops.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
PANAMA MINISTER RECALLED

Panama, Oct 4.-President Arose
mena states that at cabinet meet
ing yesterday afternoon it was de-
cided to recall the Panama minister
the United States, DR.. Belisario Por-
ras. as the government was not satis-
fed with his services. The foreign
secretary, DR.. Ere rick Boyd. voted
against the recall
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

Denison, Tex, Oct. 4.-Denison was
quiet today following last nights riot
ing by strike sympathizers. Notice
issued. however. from officials Of the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas railroad
that unless more adequate police pro.
lection is afforded by the city the
governor will be asked for state ran
gers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

Laramie, Wyo.., Oct. 4.-The Re-
publican this afternoon will say
editorially:
President Taft's greeting by the
people of Laramie is all that any
president could desire. The town is
decorated and fine weather prevailed
for him. The town is decorated and
a warm welcome will be rendered.
He will address the citizens at the
high school and the City park.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
DUTCH STEAMER BURNED

Batavia, Dutch East Indies, Oct A..
The Dutch steamer Ixion, bound
from this port for Liverpool, has been
burned near Engagno, an Island off
the west coast of Sumatra. The
steamers crew. numbering 25, took
to the boats but has not yet been
reported as having landed on the
Sumatra coast
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
IRISH STRIKE ENDED.

Dublin, Oct. 4.-The strike de-
clared on the Irish railroads by the
Amalgamated Society of Railway Ser
wants, September 21, was settled to-
day. The strikers abandoned their
original grievances.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

Striking a soft place in the track
near a curve at mile post GA near
Laguna 66 miles west of Albuquerque
at IL o'clock yesterday morning, east
bound Santa Fe passenger train No.
10, while travelling at about so miles
an hour, jumped the track. The en-
gine turned turtle, crushing the life
out of Engineer James Englehart,
scalding Fireman Charles Quinn so
fearfully that he died from his in
juries; and injuring four railway
postal clerks who were in the mail
car next to the engine, one of whom,
Scott Grimes, may die.
The train was running behind time
because of a delay caused by the
wreck at Crozier Ariz., on Monday,
and Engineer Englehart was making
up time. At the curve the outside
rail turned over and the engine shot
off the rails, dragging with it the
mail car and two express cars. The
engine rolled over on the right of way
with such force as to strip it and
leave it gigantic mass of twisted
steel. The engineer, who must have
died with the first impact, was found
lifeless beneath the wrecked engine
while the fireman was caught in the
swirling steam and scalded until the
flesh fell from his hands and arms.
The engine in leaving the rails
twisted the mail car so that it turned
completely over,
The baggage cars were thrown
about 150 feet at right angles where
they stand practically unscathed. Five
other cars left the rails, but none o.
the passengers was injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

Paris, Oct. 4.-Baron D'Estouc-
nelles De Constant wrote to Premier
Caillaux on Sunday last suggesting
that France should offer her good Of
fees to end the conflict.
The French government is ready
to offer mediation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

ORIGINAL SHERLOCK HOLMES.
London, Oct. 4.-Joseph Bell, the
eminent Scottish surgeon, who was
the original of the character of Sher-
lock Holmes. died today at Maurice
wood, Milton Bridge, Midlothian.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
TWO KILLED when
TRAIN LEAVES RAILS
DISASTROUS WRECKS OCCURRED
YESTERDAY NEAR LAGUNA,
WEST OF ALBUQUERQUE

y The Dead \
\ ENGINEER JAMES ENGLE- \
\ HART, Albuquerque. \
= FIREMAN CHARLES QUINN, \
= Albuquerque. \
= The Injured
y SCOTT GRIMES, Albuquer- \
\ que, postal clerk; left side crush !
\ ed and seriously injured inter- \
\ nally. 4
\ CHARLES w. GEER, Albu- 4
\ querque; postal clerk, cuts on I
\ hand and arm, back bruised. 4
\ CHARLES J. SULLIVAN, pos I
\ tai clerk; Albuquerque; cut and 4
\ burned about the head and face.
\ CORLISS w. ALLARD, Albu- I
\ querque; clerk in charge, ankle 4
\ injured, bruised about the body. 4
\ \ \ \ \ \ \ y \ \ \ \ 4
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

DR.. w. P. Mills is expected home
from a visit with relatives in Mis-
souri, on Friday on this week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
scHLEYs FUNERAL TOMORROW

Washington, Oct. Funeral ser
vices for Admiral Schley will be held
in st. Johns church here tomorrow
afternoon. The interment win be in
the National cemetery at Arlington.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04

McComb City, Miss, Oct. 1.-The
departure of the special with strike
breakers originally scheduled TO
leave for New Orleans at 10 o'clock,
was delayed on account OF q confer
ence between the military authorities
and railway officials. At o'clock it
was said the time of it's DEL arturo
was uncertain.
oCl. E. B. Bahansm&bcomFC. Sc
Colonel e. B. Baker, of Natchez,
in active command of the troops
here. at noon ordered thai every
member of the National Guard at
Natchez who failed to join his COM
mand this morning, be arreiied ana
sent Immediately to McComb City A
platoon of Natchez troops with ma
chine guns will arrive this afternoon
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-10-04
TonaYe GAME.

At Philadelphia R.H.E-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
SUNDAY MEETING
 BY ANTI FORCES
Judge Weakley Will Be the Principal Speaker at the Bijou Tomor-
 row Afternoon

The saloon opposition league will hold Sunday afternoon meeting at the Bijou theatre at o'clock. Chairman Beddow will preside, the speakers being Judge Samuel D. Weakley and Secretary Charles E. Rice.
 A trained chorus will be in attendance and render songs during the meeting. The oppositionists have issued an invita- ton to everybody to be present, and the prominence and ability of the principal speaker will insure large crowd.
 A number of saloon opposition meetings were held last night throughout the county which were successful and wei attended.
 Borden Burr and MT Rice spoke to 2 1 large crowd at Bessemer, Judge Samue D. Weakley at East Lake, Senator Ma L. Miller at North Birmingham, c. P Beddow at Grasville, Rev. A. J. Dickin sor at Oak Grove. W. E. Urquhart ant A. F. Flte at Littleton, Capt. Frank 8 White at Brighton, w s. Forman anC l.. J. >ualey at Leeds.
 There was much enthusiasm at thes, l meetings and clubs opposed to the re- turn of the saloon were formed. In ad dition to these meetings ward clubs wer, formed in the city of Birmingham a several of the churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
WEATHERLY IS BEST
 FOR COMMITTEE
Chairman Goodwin Will Support Underwood at
 the Convention

Montgomery, August 4.-(Special.)- Despite the fact that the position Of rs tional democratic committeeman is a most coveted honor, Chairman Tyler Goodwin of the Alabama democratic executive committee has as yet received only one acknowledgement of an open candidacy for the office. Col John w. Tomlinson, former representative from abama died In Alabama several weeks ago, and while there have been several rumors of candidates in tho l field, up to the present time James l Nea tn erly, one of the commissioners of | Birmingham, has been the only candt- date to make known his desire for the position.
 l Acknowledgement of MT. Weath- | erlys intentions to run was received | by Chairman Goodwin today, imme- l diately upon the receipt of which the | chairman announced unreservedly for MT. Weatherly. paying him the compli- lnent of being the best man for the 1 place."
 "Tbis announcement" said Captain GoodNYG, ''is the only one which 1 have | receiN ed and I do not know whether there will be any opposition to MT. Weatherly or rot He will make an ideal member of the national committee from Alabama for two or three reasons: He is a close personal friend of Hon. oscar Under wood, who will be Alabama's candidate
 in the national convention, and then MT. Neatherly enjoys the confidence of the democrats of Alabama. He has never been a candidate for office, but for 70 years has stood among the first members of the Alabama bar and has several times appeared before the state committee in the interest of his clients and made most favorable impression upon that body.
 The state committee will probably not meet urti1 December or early in Jan uary. The committee is composed of 45 members. and the chairman has a vote only Ill case of tie.
 If there is a contest and tie arises and I am called upon to cast the deciding vote, it will give me great pleasure 10 cast it for MT. eWatherly."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
NezvS of .EnSley

The F'airview Vivic league met in fega- lar session at Blakemore Hall this even inf. After quite number Of addltlonal pames were enrolled. the regular order or business for the evening was transacted. The chairmen of the various committees sl.bmitted the names of the committee men. provided for under the by-lews or Inc league. These are: Educational. san- ttary. public improvement. public safety knd grievance. The discussions under these various topics were animated and optimistic. The progress reported in the matter of early relief for the condition of Fairview school, it's sewerage, addi- tional rooms, and water, was encourag- ing
 Plans for qualifying Central and South marks for free mail service were pro- noted.
 The recent fires at Fairview. which so je opardized life as we'll as property. and which demonstrated that the entire com munity was at the mercy of dread flames f,eouently, it was thought justified the ar.pointment of a special committee to appeal to the commissioners to give Fair view a fire station al once. station here. it was argued, would afford pro- lection for the neighborhoods of Rising. Compton, Fairvew, Hill-Top Central ana South park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-05
NEGRO HAS BODY
 HORRIBLY MINGLED

Tuscumbia, August 4.-(SpeciaD. Lane Richardson, a negro, met a horrible de ath yesterday when caught in the ma- chinery of rock crusher operated by the city near the big spring. Richard son was attempting to adjust the belt which connected the engine with the cIusher, when his arm was caught. h. stantly he was thrown against the ground and under the wheels from which he was extrieated only with the greatest difficulty tightly was his body wedged between the machinery His brains were scattered a distance of ten feet and he was horribly mangled
 In this condition he lived an hour after he was removed from the machinery. Richardson had only worked for the city g few hours when the accident occurred.