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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
GRAY OR MILLER
TO HEAD M. P.
KUHN, LOEB & COMPANY ARE
CONSIDERING ST. LOUIS
RAILROAD MEN

New York, Feb. 22.-Reports on
Carl r. Gray, senior vice-president of
the st. Louis & San Francisco, and
Henry Miller, vice-president and gen.
eral manager of the Wabash, both OF
st. Louis, have been obtained by
Kuhn, Loeb & company and their as
sociates. The meaning of this is,
of course, that Mr. Gray and Mr.. Mil
Ter are being considered for election
to the presidency of the Missouri
Pacific and the ss~AKouis. Iron Moua'
tain & Southern
Tho consideration of Gray and Mil
Ter by Kuhn. Loeb and company, ana
their associates indicates that How
ard Elliott, president of the Northern
Pacific, who received his early rail-
road experience at st. Louis, is nc
longer a possibility. Little credence is
given to the report that J. Kruttsch
nitt. vice-president of the Hartman
lines, will succeed George ]. Could
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
SPIES FACE EXECUTION

San Deigo, Calf, Feb. 22.-One OF
two insurgent spies captured yester-
day by the Mexican federals and held
at Tiaiuana, Mex, it was learned to-
day. is Harry c. Dell, an American
The other man is of Mexican descent,
who claims to be an American cltl
zen. Dell today sent an appeal tc
influential friends in California tc
save him from immediate execution
From Tiajuana came word that
drumhead courtmartial and speedy
execution of the two men was the
plan of the Mexican authorities.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22

only the signatures of the more pro
minent and influential men of the city
and town.
Mr.. Andrews telegram intimates
the only opposition or delay to the
approval of the constitution by con
gress is the question of validity OF
the election at which it was adopted
which was stirred up by some meddle
some temperance workers. 1t will
not take New Mexico long, if other
counties follow san Miguels example,
to convince the president and con-
gress that the charges of the temper
ance people are not based on fact.
Then the constitution will be approx
ed at once.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
"BOSS" COX FACES
CHARGE OF CONTEMPT
HE ATTACKS MOTIVES OF COURT
FOLLOWING HIS INDICTMENT
FOR PERJURY

Cincinnati, Feb. 22.-"That it is his
intention to appoint three members
of the Hamilton county bar to prefer
and prosecute charges OF contempt
against George B. Cox, and a morning
newspaper" was announced by Judge
German in the court of common pleas
today. This is the outcome OF the
return of grand jury indictment
yesterday for perjury against cox
The republican boss of Cincinnati had
published statement in which ne Sc
verely censued the judge and grano
Jury, saying the entire proceedings
were actuated by political motives
and that the jury was selected by the
Judge personally, instead OF being
drawn from the names in the jury
wheel.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
WALL STREET WANTS
NO EXTRA SESSION
BIG BUSINESS ORDERS SENATORS
TO VOTE FOR Reel
PROClTY

Washington, Feb. 22.-Big business
has put its finger in the reciprocity
pie and announces that it must be
baked and delivered before March 4.
1--WE don't want an extra session;
let's have a rest from legislation,
declare the financial agents An ex-
ira session now will keep business
in a turmoil all summer, because the
democrats are apt to start almost
anything when they get hold OF the
house. We want this tariff thing to
rest until next December, any way
The business representatives are
bringing their influence to bear OIL
senators who control the situation ane
if they fail there, then all the DIG
guns of Wall Street will be turne'
on the White House.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
FAVORABLE REPORT ON 1T
SENATE COMMITTEE VOTES TO
RECOMMEND ITS RATl-
FlCATION
CALIFORNIA MAKES PROTEST
RESOLUTION BEFORE LEGlSLA-
TURE URGING REJECTION
OF DANGEROUS PACT

Washington, Feb. 22-The japanese
treaty was favorably reported to the
senate today by the committee on
foreign relations, after the committee
had heard a statement from Secre-
tary of State Knox.
Secretary Knox told the members
of the committee that the proposed
change affecting immigration would
let down the bars to the unrestricted
Of coolie labor.
Senator Lodge gave notice to the
that he would ask for an exc
cutive session at the earliest possible
moment. 1t is known he intends to
press the Japanese treaty for imme-
diate consideration and ratification
if possible.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
ABRUzzI WILL VISIT
The ELKlNS FAMILY
ALL OPPOSITION TO iNTERNA-
TIoNAL MARRIAGE is NOW
OVERCOME, SAYS REPORT

London, Feb. 22.-The Duke OF the
bruzzi has obtained leave OF aD-
sence from his naval command, which
he will spend in the United States
as the guest of the family OF the
late Senator Elkins, according to the
Rome correspondent of the London
Globe.
1t is said that a complete reconcli-
iation has taken place between the
duke and Katherine Elkins, and tnat
no objections are now made to his
marriage to Miss Elkins by any OF
the dukes family.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
FIGHTS TO RETAIN HIS SEAT
GALLERIES AND FLOORS CROWD
ED WITH SPECTATORS TO
HEAR HIS SPEECH
VOTE TONIGHT is EXPECTED
ACCUSED STATESMAN WILL SOON
KNOW WHAT HIS FATE is
TO BE

Washington, Feb. 22.-This was
Lorimer day" in the senate. A num-
Der of speeches were scheduled, chief
among these being that of Senator
William Lorimer, himeslf, in reply
to the charges made against him. Mr..
Lorimer's speech was awaited with
much interest by the senate and the
public. Spectators began gathering
two hours before time for the senate
to convene. A vote hardly is looked
for today, unless the session extends
into the night.
Upon the conclusion Of Senator La
fayette Young's reading Of Washing
toms farewell address, Mr.. Lorimer
took the floor. From the first he was
given the closest attention. Many
members of the house were in the
chamber.
Mr.. Lorimer took up the charges
against him, one by one ana deniec
them vigorously. As to the charge
that he had been instrumental Ia or
ganizing the illinois legislature 20
defeat Senator A. J. Hopkins, ne oe-
clared any one who knew anything
of the Illinois legislature. would not
assert that he sought to organize the
legislature against Governor Deneen'
He said he had nothing to do with
assisting in the election of Speaker
shurtloff and denied that Lee OMEN
browne was his agent in anything.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
NATION OF PORK EATERS

Washington, Feb. 22.-"Pork eat.
ers" is a term which may rightfully
be applied to the people of the Unit
ed States, if the figures just made
public by the census bureau for the
year 1909 may be taken as basis.
The figures show that during that
year 4,4S3,OOO more hogs were killed
in this country for food purposes
than all other animals combined, in
cluding beeves, calves, sheep and
lambs, goats, kids, etc. During the
year 1909 36,443,OOO hogs were killed
for food purposes and 31,96O,OOO of
all other animals.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
WAS 1T AsHHuRsT's BoDYG

Philadelphia, Feb. 22.-Attention
was again called to the myterlous
disappearance OF Richard L. ASH
hurst, postmaster of philadelphia
when Captain Jensen of the trult
steamer Admiral Schley, in port to-
day from Port Antonio, reported ne
had seen a body floating face down
ward about $50 miles south OF At
lantic City yesterday. Captain Jen-
sen said the body was dressed In a
black coat and the hair was apparent
ly gray. This description fills that
of the missing postmaster, who dis
appeared from Atlantic City on jan
uary 20.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
WILL COMPLETE PROJECT

Albuquerque. N. NJ, Feb. 22.-lt
was learned yesterday on good au-
thority that officials OF the Bluewater
Development company, who are now
in the east working to secure suf-
fcient capital to put through their
big project in the Bluewater valley
of New Mexico, have found conditions
more encouraging since the statehood
matter has become so far advanced
and there is reason to believe the pro-
ject will be ready for construction
work again this season, Several
years ago the almost completed dam
of the company was destroyed by a
flood
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
The AGRICULTURAL BILL

Washington, Feb. 22.-The agricul-
tural appropriation bill was reported
to the senate late yesterday. 1t car
ries $16,9S0,196, an increase Of 1885,
6s5 over the amount of the bill as 1t
was passed by the house. The in
creases are to cover additional invest
igations desired in the matter OF dry
farming, stamping out the boil wee
vii in common, dissemination O.
weather information for the benefi
of farmers, restoring the fire fightinl
fund which has been exhausted, AM
for experimental work.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
ARMY OFFICER IS
SAVED BY EMPEROR
WILLIAM OF GERMANY HOLDS
MAN MAY COMMIT SUICIDE If
HE so DESIRES

Berlin, Feb. 22.-"He is RESPONSE
BILE only to God and his conscience.
Therefore his deed can be judged
neither by regular nor by honor tri-
bunals." In these words, Emperor
William in a cabinet order today,
overruled the verdict of the regiment
Al tribunal which recently found
Count Hans Won Pfeill, an officer OF
the German army, guilty of viola
ton of his military oath in that ne
attempted to commit suicide. The tri-
bunal has authority in matters OF
personal conduct, not covered by fixed
laws. The judgment which was SET
aside by the Emperor, would nave
meant dismissal. from the army
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
ONLY CONGRESS IN SESSION
OTHERWISE 1T WAS A LEGAL
HOLIDAY IN OFFICIAL AND
BUSINESS CIRCLES
new YORK ALSO Celebrates
IN THE METROPOLIS SUITABLE
GATHERINGS WERE HELD BY
VARIOUS SOCIETIES


Washington, Feb. % Practically all
Washington united today to pay trib.
ute to the Father of His Country, y
in commemoration of the one hun
dred seventy-ninth anniversary of
his birth. That is, all except the
members of congress, both houses of
which were in session. President
Taft went to Alexandria, Va, this af-
ternoon and there was the guest of
the Washington Memorial Association
of Masons. This evening he will at.
tend a Masonic banquet.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
M'KIM ALIENATION
SUIT COMPROMISED
LARGE MONEY SETTLEMENT is
MADE ON PLAINTIFF IN SEN
SATIONAL CASE

New York, Feb. 22.-Society read
with interest today the announce
ment of an agreement whereby Dr.
Smith Rollins McKim consents to end
all litigation against his former wife
and her father, Or. Isaac E. Emerson,
for the alienation of Mrs. McKim's af-
fections. The agreement has revived
the report that Mrs. McKim, who
recently obtained a. divorce in Reno,
New, is going to marry Alfred
Gwynne Vanderbilt. 1t is reported
the agreement provides that large
sum of money be paid semi-annually
to DR.. McKim until his death.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22

of the blast in the narrow shaft was
terrific, throwing the walls on both
sides out Of plumb. The building
rocked as though about to collapse
and fifty tenants were hurled from
their beds. Nine persons were in
jured, none seriously. Joseph Calder
ALA, fruit dealer living on the top
floor, has been receiving blackhand
letters recently, demanding $500. His
son-in-law also received a demand
for $1,000
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
HUMAN RACE 100000 YEARS OLD

London, Feb. 22.-Dr. Arthur
Keith. lecturing before the Royal
College of Surgeons, expressed the
opinion that human beings, WHEREOF
the modern Englishman is a type, ex-
listed at least 10000 years ago. He
discussed the probable age OF the
skeleton found recently in North
fleet and deduced its antiquity from
calculable geological changes in the
Thames valley.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
MISSING GUN BOAT TURNS UP

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, Feb. "a
The former United States gunboat
Siren, whose recent mysterious move
ments have caused alarm in some
Central American circles, arrived here
last night, flying the Nicaraguan
flag.
The little vessel carried no cargo
or armament. Her captain has full
power from the owner to either sell
or lease the ship.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
CAN'T DIVERT STATES WATERS

Sacramento, CALI, FEB. zz'-IH He
senate yesterday passed bill pre-
venting diversion of the waters oh
the state into other states by canals
tunnels and like means. The bill now
goes to the governor for his sigma
ture It is directed against an agree
ment made by the department OF the
interior under Secretary Garfield Dy
which Lake Tahoe was to be tapped
and its waters carried by tunnel into
Nevada.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
ROOSEVELT GUEST
OF CHICAGO TODAY
THE COLONEL FULFlLlS SIREN
uoUs PROGRAM MAPPED
OUT FOR HIM

Chicago, Feb. ga busy day con-
fronted Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
when he arose at $3.50 o'clock this
morning and took brisk walk before
breakfast. Three set speeches are on
the program, as well as two or three
informal talks The first speech was
at the Auditorium theater, on The
New Nationalism and Democracy" a.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
LOCAL OPTION DEFEATED

Columbus, O.. Feb. 22f-The Dean
bill, giving municipalities throughout
Ohio the right to vote on the saloon
question, was defeated by the house
yesterday. The senate had passed the
bill. The result ends one of the bit
terest fights in the general assembly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
ninth BLACKHAND
OUTRAGE in GOTHAM
BOMB THROWN FROM ROOF OF
TENEMENT ALMOST WRECKS
TWO BUILDINGS

New York, Feb. 22.-The ninth
blackhand bomb explosion in New
York within week occurred today
in a block of tenement houses In
East 62nd street. The bomb was
thrown from the roof of a five-story
tenement, down a narrow alrsnait'
exploding in the air between the
second and third floors. The force
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
EIGHT TO A FINISH

London, Feb. 22.-Lord Lansdown,
leader of the opposition in the upper
today announced his inten-
tion of introducing a bill to amend
the constitution of the house OF
lords. This is regarded as the union
lists answer to the governments veto
bill. introduced in the house OF com
mons yesterday. At
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
EXPOSING NAVAL sEcRETsa

Washington, Feb. 22.-Senator La
Toilette today asked an investigation
of the public charges that the United
States governments naval secrets
are being disclosed to the Argentine
Republic through the construction OF
two new battleships in this country.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
Holiday in New York

New York, Feb. 22.-Business in
this city was suspended in large
measure todav while patriotic organi-
cations and numerous social and bene-
VIOLENT societies held suitable gather
ings in celebration of Washington's
birthday All the stock exchanges.
banks and other financial institutions
were closed and the suspension of
business in the Wholesale and retail
districts was more general than usual
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
California Aaalnst Pact

Sacramento, Calf, Feb. pa res
olution was introduced in the state
senate today calling upon President
Tart to withdraw the new Japanese
treaty, appealing to the United States
senate to refuse its assent and IN
structing the California delegation to
oppose it's ratification.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
SOUTH HoNoRs ONLY PRESIDENT

New Orleans, Feb. 22.-On tne
birthday of Washington, New Or
leans today paid tribute to the only
president of the Confederacy, by un-
yelling a monument to Jefferson
Davis in the boulevard recently hon
ored by his name. Extremely pictur-
esoue was the formation of living
Confederate flag by school children
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
$4,000 WOMEN VOTED

Seattle, Feb. 22.-The returns on
the recent recall election canvassed
by the city council, indicate that a
large majority of the twenty-five thou
sand woman registered, voted
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
KANSAS CONSERVATIVE

Topeka, Kan, Feb. 22.-The senate
yesterday defeated the initiative and and
referendum and the recall bills which which
had been passed by the house, -
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-22
NAVAL BILL PASSES

Washington, Feb. 22.--The naval
appropriation bill passed the house
shortly before noon today.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-15

that the the better they liked it. Such
depravty viewed from the judges stand
There in this idea of making section OF the
operation of the laws that govern other
people depends who the AT present the law
represented the bench the government
when the cergymen were the government ana
relenessy
punished was anything reflect the character OF
ANYTHING questioned the boundessness of his author
M or the naby rulings that tended to lessen his grip
on the control of the affairs of the community
But you may say what please about the clergyman ana
dere them degrade them and they nave
no more defense ordinary moa To such low estate nave
fallen that economically they are the poorest OF all e
sions and poverty is the supreme crime
thew should be- He said The very idea that judge should be
retain his seat by appeal the public is the last recourse OF
political folly"
Wbv Are the people enlightened land such consunate
asses that thew know nothing their affairs Are they such
imbeces the whole ninety or so millions OF them
must he subservient to a few hundred JudgesY
The idea is appalngly but it is the one held by e
oes themselves without exception and it probable hat
The majority hold it also We have no hereditary
onse Of lords in country but the judges themselves are
privileged class made up wnoy ol
themselves actually constitute an arlstocacy or
make it beyond posslDhy Ioi
tb neople matter how corrupt he may oe
matter how strongly works against public welfare ana no matter
70 what extent he prostitutes his office
R e fight usurpaton and encroachmens ana crimes
6 the judiciary has the The recall has done mucf
70 make this possible the fight that is worth pushing
the mit.-New York Gail
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DAY
OF INTEREST
MCNAMARA SPENDS HIS TIME
SINCE LABOR DAY READ
ING LABOR PAPERS.

(Bv National Socialist Press.)
Los Angeles, Sept. l4.-John j, Nc
Namara has spent the past few days
reading labor papers and magazines CIV
ing account of Labor Day parades, meet
mos and demonstrations. Today he
gave out the following statement with
fine request it be sent to his friends:
81 appreciate and am deeply touched
bv labor's demonstrations, and | take
this opportunity of expressing my heart
I felt thanks to friends and co-workers
for the time and energy put forward to
make the labor day celebrations sue
cess, and particularly for the large share
of attention my and my brothers cause
has received in the demonstrations and
by orators at all points.
Il also take this opportunity OF thank
ling co-workers and friends for the sac
rfices and the efforts put forth in rais
ing the necessary funds for the defens'
against the unjust and untrue charge
that have been lodged against us.
"The part of the funds intended TO
a full and final prosecution of the per
sons responsible for our deportation t.
California meets with my hearty ap
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-09-15
SUMMONS.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH.
Hannah G. Carlson, plaintiff, VS.. A. Ken
nard and M. j. Kennard, his wife, Min
erva A. Norton as Administrative OF
the estate of Mrs. d. G. Simonelli, de-
ceased and Minerva A. Norton, G. E.
Widger, George r. Perkins, Ralphe
Wood, E. B. Widger, Alice Haines,
Esther Ellingsworth, Edith Horcher,
Mollie Wells, Eugene Widger, Lille
Jacob, Theodore Jacob, Elmo Jacob,
William O. Widger, Flora M. Widger-
Turnbull, and Inzie Genung and all
other persons unknown having or
claiming an interest in and to the
| property in the complaint, defendants.
The State of Washington to the said
| A. Kennard and M. j. Kennard, his
| wife, Minerva A. Norton as admins
tratrix of the estate of Mrs. ID. c.
Simonelli, deceased, and Minerva A.
Norton, c. E. Widger, George r..
Perkins, Ralphe Wood, E. B. Widger,
| Alice Haines, Esther Ellingsworth,
Edith Horcher, Mollie Wells, Eugene
Widger, Lille Jacob, Theodore Jacob,
Elmo Jacob, William G. Widger, Flora
| NJ. Widger- Turnbull, and Inzie Cen
ung, and all other persons unknown
having or claiming an interest in and
to the property described in the COM
| plant, the above named defendants:
You and each of you are hereby sum-
moned to appear within sixty 1907 days
after the date of the first publication
of this summons, to-wit: within sixty
! (60) days after the 18th day of August,
| 1911, and defend the above entitled ac-
tion in the above entitled court, and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff,
and serve copy of your answer upon
the undersigned attorneys for plaintiff,
at their offices below stated; and in
case of your failure so to do, Judgment
will be rendered against you according
to the demand of the complaint, which
has been filed with the clerk of said
court.
The above entitled action has been
commenced to foreclose a mortgage upon
real estate situated in the County of Sno-
homish, State of Washington, and des-
cribed as the North half (Nl-2l of the
Northwest quarter tl-4l of section
twenty (20), township twenty seven
I'D North, range five t5) East, w. M
| COLEMAN, FOGARTY & ANDERSON
Attorneys for Plaintiff. Office and post
office address, Walsh block, Everett
Snohomish County, Washington.
First publication Aug. IS, l9ll-7t.
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SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH.
Sylvia Preston, Plaintiff, VS.. Ira U.
Preston, Defendant.
State of Washington to Ira G. Preston,
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to be and
appear within sixty days after the date
OF the first publication of this summons,
to- wit, within sixty days from the 10Th
day of September, 1911, and defend the
above entitled action in the above en-
titled court, and answer the complaint
OF the plaintiff and serve copy of your
answer upon the undersigned attorney
for the plaintiff, at his office and post
office address below stated, and in case
of your failure so to do, judgment will
be rendered against you according to
the demands of the complaint, which
has been filed with the clerk of the
court.
The object of this action is to procure
divorce from the defendant upon thu
grounds of desertion and failure to sup
port. and to procure the title to thu
SEA -NEA and the NEA seq, section
"a. township 81, north of range 5, cas-
w. NJ, Snohomish county, Washington
and personal property, and the care
custody and control of the minor chill
dren.
L. N. JONES,
Attorney for Plaintiff, Office and Post
i office address, Arlington, Snohomis
County, Washington.
1 G. B. DEERING,
Sheriff.
By ]. H. SMITH,
Deputy.
Date of first publication, Septembe
I Is, 1911.
Date of last publication, October 2
1911.