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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
new YEARS WAS
OBSERVED QUIETLY
PEOPLE OF LAS VEGAS SPENT
TODAY HUGGlNG STOVES
AND FIREPLACES

Sitting about their stoves and fire
places and feeling sorry for the few
people who were compelled to work
the residents of Las Vegas today oh
served New Years. Nearly all of The
stores We're closed all day as were
the offices of public officials and the
banks. The postofice was open dul.
ing the morning from until lC
o'clock. Owing to the extreme cold
there was not nearly so much New
Years calling as is usual and few
people were on the streets. The
plumbers, who had been looking for
ward to a vacation with the rest ot
mankind, were disappointed DY the
untimely arrival of the cold snap
Water pipes burst in many parts oi
the city and the gentlemen with the
big wrenches and the soldering
irons put in busy day. The Optic
force worked as usual and the paper
was issued at the regular hour. Some
of the merchants were mad as wet
hens this morning. They say some
of their colleagues agreed to close
their stores for the entire day but
did not live up to the agreement.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
MERCURY down
TO Three ABOVE
Zero MARK
LAS VEGAS EXPERIENCED COLD
EST WEATHER OF WINTER
LAST NIGHT

With little warning a real wintry
blizzard descended upon Las Vegas
late Saturday afternoon. The mer-
curry shivered and ducked as far
down into the little ball at the bot
tom of the thermometer as he could
squeeze himself. Considerable snow
fell, but most of it was carried away
by the wind which blew at high
velocity. Yesterday the temperature
did not rise much during the day and
last night it dropped to the lowest
point registered this season. At $3.50
o'clock this morning the thermometer
pointed to two degrees above zero.
More cold weather is predicted for
tonight and tomorrow. Many local
thermometers registered from three
to five degrees below zero this morn
ing.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
KERN 10 BE SENATOR

indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 2.-If he
democratic members of the Indiana
general assembly carry cut the
wishes of the party expressed at the
state convention last spring, John W.
Kern will be chosen United States
senator by the legislature which
meets here Thursday
Mr.. Kern received the endorsement
of the democratic state convention
over many other aspirants and in the
campaign which followed the sena'
torship, overshadowed all other IS
sues. The vote for senator likely will
be case on January II. The demo
Gratis will have majority of thirty
on joint ballot.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
STATEHOOD BY JULY A, 1871, is PRESIDENT
TAFTS new YEAR GREETING TO new MEXICO

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2-As New Years Greeting to
New Mexico it is announced that President Taft anticipates
that within sixtyhree days from today he will have the
pleasure Of sending to Governor Mills Of New Mexico his
order for the New Mexico executive to issue the proclamation
calling election for two congressman, state officers
bers of the legislature and county officers for the State OF
New Mexico The constitution has been carefully examined
by the president and many members of both houses of
Sress and it is announced the highest authority that it is
certain to meet their approval The election for state officers
in New Mexico to take place not less than sixty days
more than ninety days from the date of the proclamation
This document will probably be dated March H. 1911 This
means that the election will be held in June of this year.
was also announced today that will scarcely be possible
for Arizona get the election returns the constitution for
that state to Washington time to be submitted to the present
CONGRESS- This because of the fact that the election in
Arizona held nineteen days later than that in New Mexico
For this reason statehood for Arizona will probably be de-
layed for another two years.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
The EFFORT OF HIS LIFE
FRIENDS EAGERLY ANTICIPATE
REMARKS OF DISTINGUISHED
STATESMAN
CRISIS OF POLITICAL CAREER
EXPECTS TO REFUTE CHARGES,
ESPECIALLY THOSE MADE BY
GoVERNoR-ELEcT FoSS

Boston, Jan. 2.-On account of mis-
eighteen years stewardship as one
of Massachusetts representatives in
the United States senate, will be
given tomorrow night by Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, in an address
to those members of the legislature
who favor his reelection. The friends
of Senator Lodge assert his address
will be the oratorical effort of his
life. All agree that the Senator has
reached the crisis OF his political ca
reer. The address, which comes on
the eve of the convening of the state
legislature, will be the Senator's sole
reply to numerous attacks, especially
those by Governor-elect. Eugene Foss,
which have been personally bitter.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
NO RESISTANCE is OFFERED
REVOLUTIONARY FORCE WAS
SMALL AND MOST OF MEN,
BERs SURRENDERED
Volunteers LICK GUERRERO
HIS ARMY ONE THAT DESTROY
ED RAILROAD BRIDGES NEAR
CASAs GRANDE

Chihuahua, Jan. Am official re-
port received last night states that
the town of Batopilas, recently occu-
pied by the revofutionists, was taken
by five hundred federals Sunday af-
ternoon without casualties. The in
surrecto force was small, and most of
them, it is said, were taken prison
ers.
The report telegraphed out a week
ago that the insurrectos, as a retalia-
tory measure, recently executed two
federal prisoners. is confirmed by
Americans arriving here.
Volunteers from Casas Grandes, it
is officially stated, have defeated the
insurgent band under the leaderchip
of General Guerrero This is said
to be the one which destroyed the
railroad bridges between Casas Gran
des and Juarez a week ago.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
GAY ASSEMBLAGE
AT new YEAR
BANQUET
AFFAIR AT CASTANEDA UN
EQUALLED IN LAS VEGAS
SOCIETY ANNALS

Wintry winds swooped down from
the mountains and vented their fury
against the walls of the Castaneda
Saturday night. Swirling drifts OF
icy snow raced under foot. But, beat
as it might against window and
easement, the storm was unable to
enter. It's chilly breath could not
dampen the high spirits Of the gay
throng that had gathered within The
hotels sturdy walls to while away the
parting hours of the old year and well
come the new with merriment and
festivity. Las Vegas society had
met there to participate in what was
the most brilliant social function
that has been held here in many
years.
In no city of the country was any
New Years party graced by the pres
ence of prettier and more handsome
ly gowned women. When the guests
were seated Iuo ulS u1hlnS AOOAh PAS
scented a beautiful and animated
scene. The many colored gowns OF
the ladies', the profusion of flowers
used in the decorations of the tables,
the cleaning silver and cut glass,
the music, and lastly, because they
should come lastly in a description
of the beauties of such a place, the
smiling faces of the men, combined
to make the banquet room festive
place.
Seated about the tables were pro-
minent people of Las Vegas and other
parts of the territory. Governor VIII
liam ]. Mills was the guest of honor
Lawyers, politicians, bankers, profes'
sional men and the clergy were rep
resented. The younger society crowd
was present in force.
The watch party began with an In
formal reception in the lobby and
halls of the hotel where the guests
gathered while waiting for all to ar
rive Promptly at $3.50 o'clock the
doors of the dining room were
thrown open, and while the orchestra
PLAYED a rollicking march, the happy
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
OFFICIAL DATA is ISSUED
ARIZONA AGAIN TAKES LEAD AS
THE LARGEST INDIVIDUAL
PRODUCER
ITS RECORD is UNRIVALED
LEAD, ZINC AND TUNGSTEN ES-
TABLlsHED NEW FIGURES
FOR THE YEAR

Washington, Jan. 2.-The United
States Geological Survey today made
public it's figures on the 1910 pro-
duction of copper, lead zinc and
tungsten. The copper output falls
considerably short Of the 1909 pro-
duction, but above that of any pre-
vious year. The 1910 figures for
blister and lake copper are 1,079,000.-
900 pounds, against IO92,951, ,62i
pounds in 1909. The consumption Of
copper in the United States was
large. the record reaching 700,0OO,000
pounds. For 1910 Arizona again takes
the lead among the copper producing
states and territories.
The lead smelling industry had a
busy year. The total production of
refined lead in the United States
from foreign and domestic ores was
469, ,6S2 short tons, worth at the ave
rage New York price, $41,332,016,
compared with 44S,112 tons in 1909.
Missouri retained first place among
the lead producing states.
The production of zinc in the Unit
ed States in 1910 broke all records.
totaling 267,423 tons, worth at the
average price, $2S,SS1,5S4, compared
with 225,76O tons in 1909.
A strong demand for tungsten ores
was evidenced during the year and
the production rose to 1924 short
tons, worth $S32,992.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
PINcHoT APPEALS TO TAFT

Washington, Jan. 2.-President
Taft has been appealed to by former
Forester Clifford Pinchot and his
brother Amos Pinchot, to cancel i'm
mediately without further hearing the
so-called Cunningham Alaskan Goa
claims.
In a voluminous brief filed with tHe
president in accordance with pernzs-
sion given in a letter written to tim
by Secretary Norton on NovembeF ],
Mr.. Pinchot and his brother confend
that the record in the case "abunaant.
ly proves that the claims are legal
and that from the beginning the
claimants have conspired to defaI
the government"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
NEW WEATHER OBSERVATORY

With the beginning of the new year
the Normal University becomes the
established weather observatory for
Las Vegas. The first readings were
taken yesterday. The government
thermometer showed that the tenn
registered by many of the other in
struments in various parts of the
city. This morning the thermometer
registered minimum temperature
of two degrees above zero. Sundays
minimum temperature was eleven
degrees and the maximum was
twenty-nine. The snowfall is estimat.
ed at one inch.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
IMPORTERS AUTO SALON

New York, Jan. 2.-Three of the
Hotel Astor's largest and most La
latial rooms, including the celebrated
ballroom and the Rose room, are be.
ing used for the importers Aurouo.
bile Salon, which opened to tile pub
lie today and will continue through
the week The exhibition this year
includes the new models of practical.
ly every well known automobile or
foreign make now on the market.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
EXPRESS RATES IN
iowa ARE SLASHED
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF THAT
STATE ORDERS REDUCTION
OF S TO rs CENTS

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 2.-The Iowa
state railroad commission today ord.
cred reductions of from five to TWEEN.
ty-five cents a hundred pounds in the
maximGm express rates for inter-
state shipments by all express COM
panies. The commission holds that
the express companies doing business
in Iowa are making an excessive and
unconscienable profit. The new rates
go into effect March 80. W
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
Zero Weather in southwest

Kansas City, Jan. 2.-With the
registering three de-
grees below zero and the wind blow
ing twenty-eight miles an nour from
the northwest, this city and vicinity
today is eperiencing the severest cold
of the season. The mercury is below
zero all over Kansas and Missouri.
During last night fine sleet, driven
before fierce wind, made outdoor
conditions almost unbearable.
Texas experienced zero weather
last night all through the Panhandle
1t was four below at Amarillo. Okla
homa City reports two below. A bliz
zard also swept Nebraska and Iowa
last night, the wind reaching a velo-
city of forty miles an hour at Omaha,
with the temperatures ranging from
eight below at Omaha to sixteen be-
low at North Platte.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
Continued on Page Ffve)
whole Community
APPEARS in court
PEOPLE OF MANCHESTER, OHIO,
ANXIOUS TO CONFESS
oFFENsEs

the entire community of Manchester
was in West Union today to either
confess to Judge Blair of having CIV
en- or received money for their votes
in the November election, or to wit
ness their neighbors' discontinue.
The story that the lives of Judge
Blair and the grand jurors had been
threatened by some men of Manches-
ter, was sent out from here last
night, but it was impossible to con-
firm the story which receives denial
from official sources.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
VAUGHN MURDER TRIAL

Lancaster, Mo-, Jan. 2.-The cases
of Mrs. Alan Proctor Vaughn and
DR.. ]. R. Hull, charged jointly with
the murder of Mrs. Vaughn's hus-
band, Prof. J. T Vaughn, were called
for trial today before Judge Shelton
in the circuit court. Prof. Vaughn,
who was an instructor at the Kinks
will Normal school, died October IA,
1909, as a result, it is alleged, of
strychnine poisoning
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
HEAVY SNOW And HIGH Winds
A BLIZZARD PREVAILED LAST
NIGHT IN IOWA, NEBRASKA
AND KANSAS
2S BELOW Zero in COLORADO
LOWEST TEMPERATURE RECORD
ED IN THE PIXIES PEAK
REGION

Chicago, Jan. with the temper
ature falling at the rate of more than
two degrees an hour, and the wind ap-
preaching a gale, the first blizzard of
the new year began to make itself
felt in Chicago early today. Emer-
gency preparations were hurriedly
adopted by the transportation CON-
panies and relief organizations to
meet the consequences as it is expect
ed it will be severely cold before
night.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
CELEBRATES NEW YEAR

City of Mexico, Jan. 2.-New Year,
as usual, was generally observed in
this city and elsewhere throughout
Mexico At the National Palace
President Diaz received the congrat-
ulations of the members of the diplo.
matte corps, magistrates of the
court, members of congress, govern.
ment officials, army and navy offio
ers and hundreds of distinguished
citizens who called to pay the'r re-
spects to the chief executive of the
nation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
BALL MAeNArEs GATHER

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 2.-Tle mem
bers of the National Baseball Com
mission are in the city for the an
nual meeting which takes place O.
morrow The schedule committee OF
the National League is also here
and will meet with President Ban
Johnson of the American League D
arrange next seasons schedule.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
Blizzard sweeping Iowa

Sioux City, Ia, Jan. "A fierce
blizzard, which struck this section OF
Iowa yesterday continues today. A
forty-five miles wind is blowing and
the temperature dropped to fourteen
below zero this morning. Railroad
and street car traffic is seriously
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
SIX KILLED IN WRECK

Ashland, KY, Jan. 2.-Six persons
were killed in a wreck on the Nut
ters Creek railroad near Van Lear,
few miles from Saintsville, KY, last
night.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02
OPENING OF POSTAL sANKs

Washington, Jan. 2.-Throngh tht
practical Institution of the postal sa z.
ings bank system on tomoToE, the
United States governmeuk will give
the people facilities for saFing a part
of their earnings. Their establish
ment is regarded as the most far
reaching financial step taken by The
government since t4e authorization
of national banks.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-01-02

CONTINUED on Page Eight
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06

Val of Cluny lace and narrow ribbons
are used with them. Lace-edged hand
kerchiefs are inexpensive and are es-
pecially adapted to making the neck
wear fashionable at present
A turnover collar and jabot is
shown here, made Of sheer lawn
handkerchief edged with narrow
Cluny insertion and Val lace edging.
1t Is very simply constructed.
Cut off from one side of lace-edged
handkerchief strip three inches wide
and divide this strip into two equal
parts. Make a straight band Of null
three inches wide and Of the required
length and hem it all round with a
?quarter-inch hem. Sew to one edge
of this strip the two short lace-edged
strips cut from the handkerchief, turn
ing the corners to the middle of the
strip. Allow the lace edges to over
lap at this point. Turn in all raw
edges and hem down. Lay the re-
mainder of the handkerchief in small
side plaits, forming a jabot, and sew
to the lower edge of the neck band at
the center.
To make a plain turnover collar
and cuffs select a sheer, dainty hand
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06

down to form three pockets for
thread, scissors, etc.
One large handkerchief will make a
pair of oversleeves for Office wear.
Double mans handkerchief twice
and cut the sleeves by the lower part
Of a coat sleeve pattern. The cor
ners left are to be cut off and seweG
to the oversleeves to form the cuffs
One large handkerchief will make
two hair receivers. Cut the handker-
chief into two equal pieces. Fold
down the hem corner of one of the
strips and sew the hemmed and raw
edges together Cunning in the raw
edge). This forms the front of the
bag. Fold the rem aiming portion up
and back-this forms the bag and top.
Finish with band Of wide beading
across the top cf the bag. Run fib-
bon in this aGd :T!yn with the ribbon
bows.
Dresser scarfs, pillow Snams and
table covers are made by setting small
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06
THE DYNA.AITERs CONFESS.

In our news columns today appear
the particulars concerning the confes-
sion of the Mcnamara Erothers, in
Los Angeles, in which they admit
their guilt in the blowing up with
dynamite the Office of the Los Angeles
Times building, resulting in the
killing of twenty two people and the
wrecking of magnificent property.
also the dynamiting of the Llewellyn
Iron works in the same city month
or two later.
This confession places in shameful
light certain would-be political lead
ers and newspapers that have been in
dulging in cheap heroics in their
efforts to make it appear that the
McNamaras were innocent of the
crimes charged and that they were the
victims Of foul plot and conspiracy
upon the part the officers of the law,
who had Framed up the matter
simply for an attack upon union labor.
Eugene Debs the labor leader. has
been having circulated in Los Angeles,
for what effect it might have upon
the election in that citT, circular
appealing to the prejudices and pas
sions of the people, in which he uses
this language:
"The kidnapping scoundrels who
Matched this foul plot to destroy or
gained labor have absolute govern
mental power. At their command every
corporation lackey in public office,
from the president at Washington to
the trial judge at Los Angeles, per-
forms with the abasing alacrity of a
trained spaniel. Let us arouse the
working class and invoke their power
to smite the conspirators and ct our
brothers free. They can be saved in
no other way"
Our supreme court, our circuit
courts, our president, our railroad
comlnissin and other dignitied
agencies for the protection of the
people and the observance of law and
order have been denounced ia the
mad catering for political advantage
1t was even charged that Detective
Burns. who has been instrumental in
ferreting out these self confessed
criminals, planted the dynamite under
the Times building himself in order
TO frame up case against labor.
Faugh The demagugues Moth
ing could be better for organized labor
an an honest sense than the bringing
of these men to justice and putting
an end to the saturnalia of crime in
the dynamiting uutrages COMMITTEE by
the gang Of which the McNamaras
seem to have been the head and which
terrorized the country for many months.
1t is noticeable that suoh crimes came
to sudden stop after these men were
placed in the clutches of the law
They deserve all they will get and
a more healthy public sentiment will
be created because Of their CONVICTION.
This is one instance in which con-
demnation of the courts and officers of
the law has brought confusion upon
the denunciators.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06

kerchief with narrow hemstitched hem
and little embroidery. Use three
inch strip from one side, sewed to a
straight band of null, for the collar.
Two remaining edges will make the
cuffs. They should be cut half-inch
wider than the collar to allow for
turning over the sleeve. Finish the
raw end of each cuff with a narrow
ihand-sewed hem.
For a jabot, select a lace-edged or
embroidered handkerchief in sheer
lawn Of linen or cotton. Cut the hand
kerchief In two pieces on a diagonal.
line extending from a point three;
inches in from one corner, to a point
three inches In from the opposite cor
in scant ruff1e to a straight band of
insertion or fine embroidery, with,
their widest portions at the top Of.
this strip. Hem the ends Of the strip.
Beading may be used instead of inser-
ton, or ribbon liz inches wide laid
in fine plaits as shown in the net and
lace jabot pictured here.
A dainty bib Is shown made of the
corners Of child's sheer linen hand
kerchief. A narrow hemstitched bor-
der Is edged with fine Val lace. The
little spray Of fine embroidery In the
corner sets it off.
Pretty baby bonnets are made OF
nemstitched sheer lawn handkerchiefs.
Choose a moderately large size and
run few narrow tucks along one
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06
Made ST
Handkerchief
Dainty Holiday Gifts That Are
Easily Made and Inexpensive
By JULIA BOTToMLEY
Copyright, Western Newspaper Union)

Copyright, Western Newspaper Union)
In casting about for gifts that are
inexpensive but attractive and worth
while, nothing will be found more sat-
isfying than handkerchief. They are
made in the greatest variety in size,
decoration, quality and style. Manu-
facturers design them for many uses
and consider the needs Of those who
convert them into accessories of dress
and furnishings. Any number Of the
personal belongings of women and
children are easily made from them,
and, what with the real beauty Of the
handkerchiefs and the hand work in
volved, these little gifts embody the.
essentials Of tasteful Christmas gifts;
no matter how small the cost.
Handkerchiefs for fancy work and
dress accessories may be bought for
less money than other equally attrac-
tive articles. They will cost from FIVE
to fifty cents each. The average for
pretty, daintily finished linen ones will
be In the neighborhood Of twenty
cents; good designs may be had for
fifteen cents, showing printed borders,
and quarter will buy good grade Of
linen with some embroidery. Narrow
hemstitched edges or small embroi-
dered scallops are decorative, figuring
In the designs in neckwear and other
accessories made from handkerchiefs.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06

The so-called Alaskan scandal, the
Dick to Dick affair, at Controller
Bay. which was promulgated and
Vouched for by self-seeking politicians
who tried to besmirch the president,
but misorably failed in the affair. has
now collapsed. Mr.. Brandies. Clifford
Piechot's former counsel. who has
been iny estlgating the Alaskan matter.
now informs the house committee
that: 81 have made such examina-
tion and respectfully report that in
my opinion no fuI Their action by your
comm ittee is required. I find no evil
dence of illegality or bad faith on the
part Of any government official. y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1911-12-06

edge. Cut the front from a paper pat
tern, which may be bought at any dry.
goods store. The back is little circle
or a medallion Of embroidery. The re-
naming edges of the handkerchief
will furnish a finish for the tie ends.
Aprons are easily made. The SIM
plest is shown here, with one corner
cut away for the waist line. This cor
ner is used to make the pocket. Sew
ing aprons are made of larger hand
kerchiefs gathered to waist band.
The bottom is turned up and stitched