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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
GOVERNMENT PUTS UP fight
ATTORNEYS ARE MAKING EVERY
EFFORT TO BRING TRUST
CASES TO EARLY TRIAL.
The PACKERS WELL DEFENDED
THEIR COUNSEL ARE ENGAGED
IN sPARRlNo FOR TIME AND
MAY OBTAIN DELAY.

Chicago, Nov. 16.--No decision in
the appeal of eight indicted Chicago
packers for writs of habeas corpus
can come before tomorrow as result
of Judge Kholsaat in the United
States circuit court granting "a
hours delay for counsel for the pack
ers to answer affidavits filed today
by the government attorneys.
In the meantime, arguments were
presented by attorneys for the govern
ment arguing that writs issued No
vember IA be quashed and the gov
ernment allowed to proceed with its
trial, set for the next day, on in
dictments charging violations of the
Sherman antitrust law.
In any event, it is not believed the
trials of the packers will begin Mon
day. In case Judge Kohnsaat sus-
tains the governments contention
that the packers petition was not in
good faith, and quashes the writ, the
indicted men have annouced that they
will appeal to the supreme court and
hus obtain ruling on the constitu-
ionality of the criminal sections OF
he Sherman law. This. according to
will have the effect Of pre-
enting trial on the indictment until
fter the ruling. Should Judge Kohl
aat sustain the packers pleas and
rant the writs, disagreement will
ppeal to the supreme court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
To Attack PekIna.

San Francisco, Nov. 16.-Atrack on
Peking in the immediate future is con-
templated by the revolutionists, ac-
cording to a cable dispatch received
today by the Chinese Free Press of
this city. The dispatch came from
Hong King and said that the revolu-
tionary government in Quong Tung
province had received from General
LII Yuen Hueng orders to send rein
forcements to WI Chang, there TO
concentrate in preparation for the al.
tack on Peking. Upon receipt of the
order the assembly met and decided
to send Brigadier General jung Juan
Quai and brigade of troops to WI
Chang.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
AMERICAN SHIP TO CHINA.

Vallejo, Cal, Nov. 16.-The cruiser
Cincinnati, Commander Samuel S.
Robinson, left Mare Island navy yard
today for China The Cincinnati was
under orders to relieve the New Or
leans, but it is understood now that
the New Orleans will remain at the
Asiatic station until the Chinese sit
uation clears. The Cincinnati will call
at Cavite to deliver stores, including
wireless apparatus for the Philippines.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
Outlook is Improved

Torreon, Mexico, Nov. 16.-The
strike outlook was improved today.
The leaders in the movement, who
have involved several thousand men
and brought business almost to a
standstill. are conferring with the
managers of the industrial plants
with view to adjusting the diff
Guilty. 1t is probable the smelters
wilI resume operations under guards
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
uNloN pAcIEIc SURPLUS.

New York, Nov. 16.-The fourteenth
annual report of the Union Pacific
railroad company for the fiscal year
ended June 80 last, issued today, gives
total revenue for operation at $8S $685.
107, decrease of $1,244,9S4 compared
with the previous year. Total income
derived other than from transporta-
tion operation amounted to 18,396,571,
a decrease of $1.115,4SO. The COM
pany's total surplus was reduced by
$5,4S5,379 to $14,334,445.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
GOVERNMENT WILL NOT APPEAL

Washington, Nov. 16.-The govern
ment will not appeal from the decision
of the United States circuit court
at New York which approved the plan
Of dissolution proposed by the Ameri-
can Tobacco company. While the
government may ask the supreme
court to review the decision at any
time within a year, it was learned to-
day that Attorney General Wicker
sham was not planning to do SO at
this time and probably will not.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
INTERVENTION REEllaEn

New York, Nov. 16.-The petition
OF the so-called Independent tobacco
dealers for leave to intervene in the
governments dissolution suit against
the tobacco trust was denied today
by the United States circuit court.
This indicates that the case probably
will go at once to the United state,
supreme court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
BARROW CHALLENGES HIN
BUT COURT DIsALLoWs cHAL-
LENGE AS MAN REMEMBERS
DETAILS OF HIS WORK
HE IS DISQUALIFIED AT LAST.
UPON THE PLEA OF BIAS JUDGE
BoRDWELL ALLOWS THE We
NIREMAN TO BE EXCUSED i

Los Angeles, Calf, Nov. 16.-Witl
Clarence s. Darrow, chief of counse
of the defense, demanding to know
whether the court was being run &C
cording to legal procedure, the Nc
Mama murder trial acquired a snaI
today which has not characterized
the proceedings for some time. In
cidentally it became question
whether man who cannot remem.
her the text of last Sundays sermon
is qualified for jury service.
Talesman ]. A. Ross. SO years old,
was the storm center of the proceed
ings, which at times. brought Oar
rows voice to shout of anger and
brought repeated cautions from the
court Ross, under questions design
ed to show his incapacity, said he
was of poor hearing and worse mem
ory.
Were you in church last Sunday 2,
asked Darrow.
Yes"
What was the sermon about?''
1 Il can't remember exactly.
do you remember anything that
was said?'
mo"
You haven't had much education,
have you?"
NO"
you don't understand large
words "
no"
Darrow turned to Assistant District
Attorney Horton.
DO you want any further show
ing?" he asked.
There hasn't been any showing
yet" retorted Horton.
"I1l keep on" said Darrow, and
found that Ross could remember the
name of no speakers at any meetings
he had attended for months.
IF you sat for weeks or months
and heard peope talk could you re-
member what they said?" asked
Darrow finally.
NO." said Ross.8
I'VE challenge him. said Darrow.
To Judge Bordwell, Ross described
with some minuteness his work for
the past year and the judge disal-
lowed the challenge. Darrow began
citing other instances and Judge
Bordwell remarked that each case
stood by itself
Then there are no rules by which
we are governed on this coast, is that
it?" demanded Darrow.
There was a moments pause.
"The question is improper and the
court declines to answer it." said
Judge Bordwell quietly. Darrow fin
ally challenged Ross for bias and
this challenge was allowed.
Talesman Herbert F. Ives, an un-
dertaker, followed Ross and was
challenged for bias by Attorney OAR
row after he had said he believed the
Mcnamara brothers guilty and could
not give a fair trial. The challenge
was resisted by the state but allowed
by the court. P. ]. o'Connor. the
last man of the sixth venire, took the
stand.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
THREE MEN PREFER A TRIAL
EVIDENCE OF A BARBER WHO
TOOK PART IN OUTRAGE Ex-
PEcTED TO BE SUFFICIENT
COUNTY ATTORNEY SURPRISED
YESTERDAY THE DEFENDANTS
WE'RE FIGHTING FOB A
CHANGE OF VENUE

Lincoln Center, Kan, Nov. 49,
Pleas of guilty suddenly announced
in the circuit court here today by
three of the most prominent men ac-
cused in connection with the tarring
OF Miss Mary Chamberlain, the Shady
Bend school teacher, carried states
attorneys almost off their feet with
surprise. These announced pleas of
guilty:
Everett G. Clark, Shady Bend, mill
Ter; Watson Scranton, Shady Bend,
farmer; Jay Fitzwater, Shady Bend,
farmer.
Judge Grover reserved sentence.
When court was called County At
torney McCanless presented volum-
inous list Of affidavits from citizens
of Lincoln county to show that the
cases could be tried fairly in the
county.
s we will announce to the court
that we have decided to Withdraw
our application for Al change of We
nue. declared G. G. Miliiken, of coun-
sci for the defense. Al gasp of sur
prise broke from the audience which
had packed the court room since ear.
ly morning. States attorneys stood
open-mouthed.
When the formal pleas of guilty had
been announced, one of them by
Clark, upon whose case those of the
other eight men accused of connec-
ton with the tarring. we're expected
to hinge, and Judge Grover had re-
served sentence, the court said:
1T is necessary that reserve SEN
-ence, for, as have heard no testi-
nony in this case, really do not
know the nature of the offense, ac-
I will wait until after the
other cases have been heard"
There was not a moment delay in
The proceedings The first surprise
at the pleas of guilty over, Sheriff.
Clark, a merchant of Shady Bend, A.
n Sims, former embloye in Ever
ett Clark's mill, and John Schmidt, a
farmer, Immediately were placed ON
trial charged with assault and bat
-ery," there being no provision un-
der the Kansas law for charge of
'tarring." Talesmen from the regu-
ar jury venire were called in at
once. There seemed, however, small
nope of getting jury without spe-
,ial venire.
Four men now stand guilty by their
own confession of part in the tar
ing of the young school teacher.
The first was Edward Ricord, the
barber, and hired decoy, who pleaded
guilty yesterday, and also remains to
oe sentenced.
Chester Anderson and Delbert Kim
lelparger, laborers Of Beverly, who
we're sentenced in a justice court to
70 days imprisonment each, are to be
.ried on appeal. Five men. Harry
Fenton Hall, Alta Linder-
nuth, Benjamin Painter and Roscoe
Anderson, laborers of Beverly, have
already paid fines of 81 each for
heir connection with the case They
the Ntarring' from behind
l hedge, and were convicted and fined
% prevent them from refusing to tes-
.ify against friends.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
A ROW IN. slcHr.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 49, Notice was
giyen the California delegation TODAY
on the floor Of the American Fedora
tion of Labor convention that it in
tended to present its resolution an.
propriating $4,000 for the defense
OF the McNamaras, even in the event
such action was not recommended by
the committee on presidents report
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
-FOUR MEN KILLED.

Auburn, N Y, Nov. 16.-Four men,
one engineer and oiler and two deck
hands employed on construction work
on the Seneca river section of the
Barge Canal, were scalded to death
today in the explosion or poiler.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
FOWLER HAS MIsHAP

81 Paso, Tex, Nov. 16-when
Aviator Fowler attempted to resume
his coast to coast Tight here today
his machine collided with the bran
ches Of tree. The aviator was not
hurt but the machine was damaged.
Fowler postponed his flight for re-
pairs. rs
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
Troops Await Orders.

Washington, Nov. 16.-Not a soldier
win leave the Philippines for China
except on orders from President
Taft. Such orders have not yet been
given and it is said that before act
ing the president is awaiting the ~.
rival in Washington late today Of Sec
retary of War Stimson and Major
General Leonard Wood, chief of staff,
who are returning from the west.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
Foreigners LEAVING
TORREON in HASTE
STRIKE THERE HAS REACHED
TREMENDOUS PROPORTIONS
AND THERE is DANGER

Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 16-Fifty-four
refugees from Torreon, Mexico, who
arrived here today say all foreigners
will get out of Torreon today or to-
morrow as they are under continual
menace there despite the retention
of the garrison. Eight thousand
strikers are in Torreon and their
number is augmented hourly from
surrounding camps.
1t is presumed that the situation
in Torreon as described by persons
arriving in Ell Paso, refers to condi-
tions in the Mexican city "a hours or
more ago. Direct dispatches from
Torreon indicate the situation is less
menacing to foreigners.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-11-16
The DAILY MAXIM

While You Watch The
Clock The Boss
Watches You
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
SNEAK 7 H|EvES
ROB MANY HOMES
Flood of Complaints Reach Po-
lice. but Few if Any Thieves
Are Caught.

Sneak thieves in Richmond for the
past several days have been hard at
work. judging by reports made at no
lice headquarters and at the district
stations All of this week complaints
of petty thefts have been made and
despite vigilance on the part of the
police there has been no cessation In
the humber of minor thefts.
The authorities have been active in
locking up alleged suspicious charac-
tiers. mainly among the negro popuIa-
ton, but INTERPRETATIONS and so-called
third degree" methods have failed
to bring TO light any of the perpetra
tors of the robberies.
II was believed last night by some
OF the officers that most of the acts
were committed by men who were left
in Richmond by the circus, which ex-
hibited here Wednesday and closed
the season. According to the police
few stragglers remained in town,
and they are said to be responsible
for the larceny of many of the articles
for which search is now being made.
Mrs. Mary D. Russell. of 3O2 West
Main Street, reported that her house
was entered and a ring. with a setting
of three diamonds; one seal ring, n
gold watch and a gold rope chain
stolen.
j. b. Glenn. of 400 North Twelfth
Street. reported that his room had
been entered and a revolver. gold
watch and a suit stolen.
d. d. Martin, student of SOS East
Grace Street complained OF the theft
of a gold watch and $40 in currency
The Brooke Avenue Loan Office made
a report to the Second Police station
that Its place at sos Brook Avenue
had been entered and numerous
articles carried Off
Thomas n. Duke, OF so4 Brooke
Avenue. reported his house entered
and various articles of small value
stolen.
T. Il, o'Keefo, of 1929 Monument
Avenue, had his house entered and
ransacked.
:. The place of Archie Steiner, / South
FIRST Street, was entered. and one dia-
mond stick pin, gold watch and ring
stolen.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
KNIGHTS REFUSE
TO CHANGE SYSTEM
Grand commandery Will Con-
tinue Inspection Method.
Hotchkiss Commander.

Defeat of the pending resolutions.
which had for their object complete
local Communicates. marked tho
eighty-ninth stated conclave of tho
Grand Commandery OF Knights Temp
lar Of Virginia. which was in session
yesterday at the Masonic Temple, Be-
ginning at 10 o'clock. the body waH
through its work by s o'clock. and
adjourned sine die.
The resolutions referred to were Of
fered at the previous annual meeting
by II. 81. Boykin. their consideration
being postponed until this year. They
inspection of subordinate commentaries
In this grand jurisdiction does no, ac-
complish the desired end. and should
therefore be discontinued" 1t was pro-
generals. one TO each OF four districts
in which the State was TO be divided.
whose duty II should be to inspect an
nually not only the uniforms and
also the records and proficiency OF the
officers In the work.
Present System Retained.
This proposition was favored by
some. who contended TINT the existing
plan of having one inspector appoint
ed by the grand commander for each
But the friends of the presen. system
were In the majority, and the reso-
lutions were defeated, This Ieaves the
situation unchanged for at least one
The reports of officers indicated
growth in membership in Templaf
Masonry. and a generally satisfactory
condition.
The oaicial inspection OF the Grand
Commandery was made by Rt Eminent
Sir George s. Bryan. of Greenville. s.
c.. representing the supreme COM
mandery. He was received with the
honors OF his rank and delivered an
address on the work OF the degree
which was spoken of highly by all
present
When the time came for Rt Emil
ncnt Sir William Baylor McChcsney. OF
stanton, TO relinquish the chair of
grand commander. which he ha6 held
for year. he was presented with
beautiful gold past grand commanders
jewel al a gift OF the grand command
cry. The presentation speech was
made by Eminent SIR ]. Cleveland Hall,
d. D.. of Danville. The retiring COM
mander responded briefly
omcers Chosen.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows: Sir Gilmore Delos
Hotchkiss. Of Richmond, grand COM
mander: Sir Alexander Mantz Baker,
or Winchester, deputy grand command
er; sir John David ogiesby' Of lynch.
Francis Taylor. OF Roanoke. grand
captain general; Sir Joseph T. Houck,
of Harrsonburg. grand senior warden;
Sir william Lee Davis, OF Portsmouth,
son Poe, of Richmond. grand treas
urer; Sir James Braxton Blanks. OF Pc
tersburg. grand recorder: STR ]. Cleve-
land Hall, of Danville. grand prelate:
grand standard bearer: Sir r. p. Carr.
OF Norton. grand sword bearer; Sir
D. c. Kennedy OF Richmond. grand
warden: Sir Charles Austin Nesbitt. OF
Richmond. deputy grand recorder; Sir
James Austin Pamplin. Of Richmond,
grand captain of the guard.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
They Belong to Major Burke,
Who Is Here to Boom
Buffalo Bill.

Wearing bunch of nifty side
whiskers that would make any Sultan
of Sulu leave his happy home, Major
John NJ. Burke. ahead OF Buffalo Bill
and Pawnee Bill, who will close their
season In Richmond next Wednesday.
blew into town yesterday and anchor
ed. While the crowds were thickest
around Tho Times Dispatch baseball
score board the major drove by in a
carriage, the whiskers on the star
board side Of his chin waving a sad
farewell to Giant hopes. The crowds
watched him, and when somebody
screamed that 1t was Dr. Cook in dis
Ruise. the famous Snowman simply
wilted and wept.
1.-THE last time I was in this town
you interviewed me on that Brooklyn
milk dealer" he said last night. land l
told you that he, made the original
four flush look ike Ave diamonds Lead
Ing down from the ace. You see what
they are doing to him IN Denmark?
And then to think that such cruel
words should be flung toward me-"
There isn't anybody like Major Burke
4. this vida and wicked world. Yan
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
SPECIAL RATESTO
ROAD CONVENTION
Southeastern Passenger Associa-
ton Acts Promptly on Re-
quest of Officers.

The Southeastern Passenger Asso-
citation has adopted and will within
the next two or three days, promuic,a. n
round trip rates to Richmond on the
occasion of the meeting of the Arneri-
can Roads Congress, November 20. 81
% and 20. Tickets will be sold 10
Richmond at la cents per mile
travelled. or three cents for the round
trip. plus 25 cents, and will apply from
all territory south OF tho Potomac and
OHIO Rivers, and east of the Mississip-
pi River.
AS soon as this rate is issued by the
Southeastern Passenger Association.
that Association Will notify all con-,
Meeting lines in other association Ter
ritories, so that they max take simila r
action. The traffic manager Of tho
richmond Chamber of Commerce. hav-
Ing in charge the arrangements for
ROUND trip rates. some days ago sent
out communications to l75 passeng.r
ofnciais. outside of the territory of the
southeastern Passenger Association.
hotliSins them of the probably action
OF that association. and REQUESTING
them TO take prompt action in estat
hshing round trip rates TO Richmond
as soon as they were notified by tho
chairman OF the Southeastern Passcn-
ger Association OF the rates decided
upon.
These 175 passenger onicials cover
| the territory OF the United states ara
portion or Canada. so that IL shoui.i
| be possible for any one a, anv 49,
in the United States to obtain rou6d
trip ratas TO Richmond for the mr.
pose Of attending the American Roads
| Congress-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
GILLIAN TO BE MARSHAL
Governor Foss Will Present Petersburg
Monument 10 Virginia.

On the Invitation of the committee
OF Massachusetts citizens In charge,
Robert Gillian, OF Petersburg, has ac-
oepted ib-e position OF chief marshal
al the ceremonies to be held on No
vember l3 upon the occasion OF the
dedication OF the battlefield monument
In Petersburg. Mr.. Gillian has writ
ten TO Chairman James Anderson. in
Springfield, Mass. saying that 1t is a
great pleasure to him 10 assist in hon
oring the memory OF the gallant SOL
ciers who fought on either side for
ne right as they saw It, and that GER
tainly no more gallant army ever ex-
lhted than that which confronted the
forces under the leadership OF General
Many Massachusetts, people are ex-
pected to be present at the dedica-
ton.
Copies OF the program for the cere-
monies have been received by Gov.
crnor Mann. School children will play
prominent part and will sing IA.
triotic sonse Governor Mann with de-
liver the address of welcome on the
part of the State.
Miss Otelia Malone McGiu will I'm
ven the monument, after which there
viii be the former transfer OF the me
moral by the committee to Governor
J oss, Of Massachusetts who win IN
iLrn present IT TO the Commonwealth
OF Virginia. a 6. Roc will deliver INC
Grafton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-27
BERKELEY RUNS
AGROUND IN RIVER
Old Dominion Steamer Held
Fast by Mud Four Miles
Below City Point.
PASSENGERS TRANSFERRED
Put ABOARD Small Boats and
Rowed to City Point to Catch
Special Train.

Passengers aboard the Old Dominion
Line steamer Berkeley, which was
grounded i'm the darkness four miles
below City Point early yesterday morn
ing, had severe experience In small
boats before they reached town by
train at noon. The Berkeley left Nor
folk Tuesday night on its usual run.
with freight and passengers, and was
due here yesterday morning about I
o'clock.
For some reason not yet ascertained
1T got out of its course in ,he broad
where wide stretch is formed by the
junction OF the .Appomattox and James
Rivers.
-Four Miles In Small Bonts.
Realizing that the vessel was merely
stuck lin the mud. and was in no
Hanger, passengers were not aroused
until daylight when they were loaded
INTO INC ships boats and rowed by the
crew distance of about four miles
10 City Point. There Il special train
was made ready and they were con-
tbs TO petersburg in time to take
BALI train for Richmond. arriving here
shortly before II o'clock.
captain Shelly, an old and expert
S fiyer officer, remained with his
Geo NJ. Wyatt here that the Berkeley
mad grounded about A. NJ, during u
uehse log, and was stuck firmly, the
utmost efforts of its engines failine-
10 move her. y wrecking tug was
ordered up the river from Norfolk
ana orders sent to Captain Graves. of
the Pocahontas. which left Norfolk
early yesterday morning. to stand by.
IN the hope of pulling the vessel out
OF inc mud at high tide last night
me effort was unsuccessful. The Po-
oahontas reached Richmond about $50
CLOCK. and Captain Graves reported
the berkeley as stuck fast The Rerkc-
icy was reported as resting easily and
apparently uninjured
Steamer Aurora Hailed
me Petersburg steamer Aurora was
laiIed during the morning on its way
10 Richmond. and came alongside TAX
ING OH all the baggage of the forty
eiEht iirst cabin passengers and all
inc perishable freight Including large
SonSi2nments of fish and oysters, for
richmond, bringing them on here YES
.erdaS afternoon. The remaining
freight is not of a perishabIe char
acter. AS result of the accident there
was no Old Dominion steamer for Nor
Ioik last night, and the Pocahontas
was late In arriving here. The twin
steamer Brandon, which left Norfolk
last last night on its regular run for
Iichnlond, Will stand by at high tide
early this morning. and endeavor Ia
pun the Berkeley into deem water