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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
SENATE Determined
TO AMEND TREATIES
WILLING THEN TO RATlFY AR
eiTRATIoN PAcTs WITH ENG
LAND AND FRANCE

Washington, Aug. 12.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today
agreed to recommend the ratification
of the arbitration treaties with Great
Britain and France, so amended as to
eliminate the paragraph comforting on
the joint high commission of inquiry,
the right to determine what inteua-
tional questions are justiciable under
the terms of the treaties. The presi-
dent has informed members of the
convention, however, that he will ex-
ert himself to the utmost to insure
inclusion of this paragraph in the ul-
innate action of the senate.
The treaties were considered by the
senate in executive session today. The
discussion lasted over two hours and
was without result. Much opposition
developed, leading some friends of the
agreements to doubt whether they can
be ratified at this time even in amend
ed form.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
MAY BUILD NEW cur-oFFs

The statement to the effect that the
Santa Fe railroad had made arrange
ments to borrow a large sum of money
to be used next year in railroad con
struction, which appeared in the press
reports this week, is taken to mean
that the road intends to undertake
the construction of the Colmor cutoff
and the line from Sulzbacher to Fort
Sumner the routes for which were
both surveyed last fall. This piece of
railroad construction would mean a
great deal to Las Vegas. With the
completion of the Camfield project and
the successful operation of the big cut
off, which would increase the Santa
Fe's force here by about one-half Las
Vegas would be the most important
point on the Santa Fe in.New Mevico
and would make rapid strides forward,
eclipsing the steady growth the town
is now enjoying.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
new PRINCIPAL FOR
VEGAS HIGH School
PROF. B. S. HALE RESIGNS AND
is SUCCEEDED BY A DENvER
MAN

B. S. Hale, principal of the Las
Vegas high school, has resigned his
position to accept an offer of the prin-
cipalship of the high school in Nation
al City, Calf. Mr.. Hale's resignation
has been accepted and the school
board has selected Byron Reed Of
Denver, to succeed him. Mr. Reed is
a graduate of the University of Den
yer. He is 45 years of age and mar
ried. He is said to be an excellent
teacher. Mr.. Hale was recommended
to the National City school board by
DR.. B. S Gowen, formerly of this city,
who is superintendent of schools in
that place. Mr.. Hale made an excel
lent record while principal of the To-
cal high school. He has lived in Las
Vegas several years and has a large
number of friends. Mr.. Hale has
been spending the summer at Santa
Fe and news of his resignation did
not become public until today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
UNNATURAL MOTHER
GIVEN A HEARING
MARIA FIGUERoA, WHO A8AN
DONED lLLEGlTIMATE BABE,
ARRAIGNED IN COURT

Maria Figueroa, the unfortunate
girl who yesterday confessed to Sher-
if Secundino Romero that she was
the mother of the infant child which
was left at the home of Geraldo Flores
night and which died on
the following evening, was given a
hearing this afternoon in the court
of Justice Pablo Vigil on the West
side. 1t was believed the hearing
would bring out all the facts in the
case. Tomas Flores, whom the girl
asserts is the father of her child, it
was said today, probably would be ar
raigned late this afternoon. Accord
ing to the verdict Of the coroner's
jury the girl can be charged with
murder and a similar charge can be
placed against young Flores, if it is
proved he was the baby's father. 1t
is said to be doubtful. however, wheth-
er there is sufficient evidence for such
proceeding.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
Mint JULEP BASIS
OF A $4,000 BET
REPRESENTATIVE OLLIE JAMES,
DIR. WILEY AND HENRY WAT
TERsoN JUDGES

Washington, Aug. 12.-Representa-
tive Ollie James of Kentucky and DR..
Harvey w. Wiley, government pure
food expert, together with Henry
Watterson of Louisville, who were
named as a committee to settle an
alleged $4,000 bet as to the merits of
a mint julep, had interviews today
touching that famous beverage.
The utterance of Mr.. James, popu-
larly supposed because OF MS place
of residence to be ex-cathedra, set
forth that a mint julep should be
mixed in silver cup, a lump of
sugar in the bottom. with leaf or
two of mint. Next comes cracked ice
filling the cup to the brim. The ice
must be stirred as it is put in, thus
crushing the mint a bit and putting a
fine frost on the surface Of the cup,
an ornamental; feature that is high
ly regarded. The stirring must be
done with a silver spoon if the true
Kentucky ideal is to be gained. Then
the whiskey is poured in and the
wonder is complete.
1t happens that in DR.. Wiley, tee
totaller, was secured as a Judge. Dr
Wiley said If he were called to pro
duce a mint julep he would procure
some mint, look up some Washington
bartender and ask him to make the
julep.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
PLAYED The ROLE OF ROBBERS
WHEN THEY JUMPED FROM BE.
HIND BOX CAR, FELLOW
sLEUTH SHOT TO KILL
DIDN'T Recognize THE MEN
WHEN SLAYER EXAMINED BODIES
AND SAW MISTAKE, HE
COLLAPSED

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 12.-Particulars
of the shooting of Daniel Vreeland
and Frank J. Cook special detectives
for the Lake Shore railroad, who
were killed last night by Special Off
Ger William Burnett of tho Michigan
Central railroad. on the Michigan
Central tracks near Junction avenue,
show that the men met death as the
result of a joke that they attempted
to play on Burnett.
of terms and met at the junction of the
of terms and met the junction of the
two roads every night. Last night
Cook and Vreeland, hearing that Bur-
nett had had trouble with two freight
car robbers, decided they would hide
behind a car and spring out on him
rs he passed Burnett, not recogniz-
ing either of the men in the darkness,
1rew his revolver and shot four times
1t them, three of the bullets taking
effect Burnett then ran down the
rack to Junction avenue. where he
net Patrolman Daniel Connor. who
vas Fastening toward the scene of the
hooting. i've shot couple of car
hieves," he said The two men then
vent back and looked at the bodies.
When Burnett saw who the men were
hat he had shot, he broken down.
Connor took him to the Fourth pre-
cinct station where he was locked up.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
PONTIFF is NOT DISCOURAGED
He URGES SECRETARY MERRY
DEL VAL TO MAKE INTENDED
TRIP TO VILLA
HIS PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
IN EVENT OF PRELATE's DEATH,
CARDINAL RAMPoLLA MIGHT
SUCCEED TO PAPAcY

Rome, Aug. 12.-At noon today, the
general condition of Pope Plus was
described by his physicians as "rela-
lively satisfactory" The pontiff ap-
peared somewhat stronger. His tenn
perature remained slightly above nor
NAL and the depression which has
characterized his illness at times had
not been entirely overcome.
This afternoon the pope, in con-
versation more prolonged than has
been usual during the past several
days, urged Cardinal Merry del Val,
the papal secretary Of state, to go. as
he had planned, to his villa.
The pope did not get up this morn
ing, explaining that he felt better in
his bed than in the chair which he
occupied at times yesterday. The
pains in his knee continued but were
less severe. The swelling which dim
inished yesterday has since remained
stationary.
This afternoon the approach of a
violent electrical storm gave the pope
a headache and feeling of oppres-
sion.
It is reported that Cardinal Ram
poIla, while at Einsideln. Switzerland,
met prominent Austrian, who noti-
fed him that Independent of the bull
Ietin issued by Pope Plus X, forbid
ling Catholic powers to veto candi-
iates for the papacy should con-
,lave be held, Austria would not op-
bose the election of Rampolla. Car
iinal Rampolla was secretary Of state
or Pope Leo XII and was frequently
mentioned as his successor in the
,ontifcate. 1t was reported that his
,andidacy was vetoed by Austria.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
ESCAPED coNvIcTs At LARGE

Anamosa. Ia, Aug. ia persist
ent search which had been carried on
all night by the penitentiary warden's
posse this morning had failed to dis
close the hiding place of Charles
Smith and man supposed to be his
brother. Smith is the convict who
escaped from Prison Guard Hamaker
yesterday morning after the latter
was shot and tied to a tree about a
mile from the penitentiary. At an
early hour this morning the indica-
tions were that Smith and his brother
had escaped. Hamaker who is at a
Cedar Rapids hospital, was this morn
ing reported to be at the point of
death.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED

San Francisco, Aug. 12.-It was an
nounced last night by President E. L.
Reguin, of the Employees Federation
of the Hartman lines, that represen-
tatives of trades affiliated with the
employees federation will request with
ing a few days that julius Krutt-
schnitt, director of maintenance and
operation, name date for a confer
ence with representatives of the en-
ployes to consider the demands of the
shop men for increased pay and re-
of working conditions.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
70 INVESTIGATE STEVENSON

Washington, Aug. 12.-An investiga-
ton of the election of United States
Senator Isaac Stephenson Of Wiscon-
sin, was directed in resolution ad-
opted by the senate today.
The resolution was reported to the
senate by Chairman Dillingham; of the
elections committee, which at meet
ing today approved the recommends
tion OF a subcommittee, granting the
Wisconsin legislatures request for an
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
GATES FUNERAL HELD

Paris, Aug. 12.-The funeral of
John w. Gates was held today at the
inter-denominational American church
in the Rue de Barry. About 200
American friends, acquaintances of
the family from all parts of the
United States, were present. The
body will be taken to Cherbourg Tues
day and placed on board the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, which will sail
on the following day for New York.
Mrs. Gates and Charles G. Gates will
accompany the body.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
SOCIETY GOES TO DOGS

Newport, R. l., Aug. 12-The first
dog show held here in several years
was given at the Casino today under
the auspices of the Rhode Island Ken
mel club. More than 400 canine pets
belonging to the fashionable residents
OF Newport were displayed, There
was no place for ordinary dogs in the
exhibition. A line of blue-blooded can
inc ancestors was the only ticket that
insured admittance. Even class dis
tinctions prevailed among the tiny
animals, the naughty Blenheim span
iels and those named in honor of King
Charles absolutely ignoring the breezy
looking little English bulldogs and
Boston terries.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
TYPOS MEET IN FRISCO

San Francisco. Calf, Aug. r.
Delegates and visitors to the fifty-sev-
enth annual convention of the Inter
national Typographical union, which
will be called to order here Monday
morning by President James M. Lynch
are arriving on all trains. The con-
vention will be the first that organi-
zation ever has held west of Denver
An attendance of fully 1000 visitors
is expected, representing all sections
of the United States and Canada.
Many important questions are to be
settled at the meeting, among them
being proposed increase of the death
benefits and pension rate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
LAWYER ACCUSED OF BRIBERY

viterbo, Italy, Aug. 12.-Alessan-
dro Lioy. the attorney for the defense.
who had been accused of unprofession-
al conduct by the prosecution and re-
buked by the court for participating
in violent scenes, wss the object of
an unforeseen demonstration Rt to-
days proceedings in the Camorra trial
Grimaldi, formerly chief OF the branch
of the Camorra at Castellamare, took
the stand and testified that Lioy had
bribed him to bear false witness
against Tomasso DeAngelis.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
IOWA MURDER MYSTERY

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 12.-Police to-
day are trying to solve murder
mystery brought to their attention by
the discovery of the mangled body
yesterday Of an unidentified woman
on a farm two miles south of this
city. The woman had been dead
about two weeks. Her head was
crushed, and her body was in such
condition that Identification was i'm
possible. Bullet wounds from a re-
volver were found on the arms.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
THREE MINERS ENToMBEp

Pottsville, Pa. Aug. PA large
force of miners and laborers have
been working without cessation since
yesterday afternoon in an effort to
reach three men, who are entombed
in the gangway of the Bast colliery at
Big Mine Run near Ashland. Until
late last night it was thought the
men had been crushed to death, but
tapping on the rails has been heard
and it is certain that at least one is
alive. The entombed men, Anthony
Thomasir, Peter Zeabuluske and
John Dolan, had finishe< work yes
terday when the gangway roof fell
and shut off their exit.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
MONETARY Commission
NEARS end OF LABORS
SENATE MONDAY WILL VOTE FOR
ITS DISSOLUTION DEcEM-
Der FOURTH

Washington, Aug. ia vote will
be taken by the senate at 1:45 p. m.
Monday next on the Cummins' bill,
providing that the national monetary
commission make its final report De-
cember 4, next, and then be dissolved.
Following Senator Bailey's reslgna-
tion from the national monetary COM
mission, Vice-President Sherman to-
day read telegram from former Sem.
ator Flint of California. announcing
his resignation from the commission.
No reason was given for the decision.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
STONE WANTS TO TESTIFY
GENERAL MANAGER OF ASSocI-
ATED PRESS ANXIOUS TO Ex-
PLAIN A LETTER
HE SAYS 1T GETS HIM IN BAD
PERSONAL EPIsTLE WRITTEN BY
HIM TO OAKLEY THoRNE
INTRODUCED

Washington, Aug. 12.-When the
house committee inquiring into the
so-called steel trust affairs resumed
its hearings today it was with the ex-
pectation that recess would be TAX
en- late this afternoon until autumn.
At the outset of today's session
Chairman Stanley of the committee
read telegram from Melville e.
Stone, general manager of the Associ-
ated Press, requesting hearing. He
will be heard when the committee re.
sumes after the recess. Mr.. Stones
telegram to Mr., Stanley read
Albany. N. Y, Aug. 11.-Hon. A.
o. Stanley, Washington. Have just
learned that personal letter of
mine to Oakley Thorne was intro
duced in evidence today. 1t is only
fair to say that this letter was writ
ten under what now proves to have
been a misapprehension of the facts
and its use before your committee
without explanation is unjust. L |
therefore request hearing at your
hands. (Signed) Melville e. Stone"
The chairman" announced Mr..
Stanley, will be very glad to hear
from Mr.. Stone"
II received a telegram from Mr..
Stone this morning" said Representa-
tive Littleton of New York. II do
not happen to have it with me, but in
it he requested that his telegram to
Mr.. Stanley be introduced in the rec
ord of these proceedings"
All the members of the committee
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Stone
should be given an opportunity to
appear.
R. G. Boiling, one of counsel for
the United States Steel corporation,
declared that ION behalf of Mr.. Per-
kins / would suggest to the commit
tee that Mr.. Stone be subpoenaed."
Mr. Littleton moved that when the
n6dIlnS was ICouIlOo uLICA ShO AOSOSot
Mr.. Stone be heard. This was agreed
to.
After discussing a structural steel
agreement for apportioning products
throughout the country, an arrange
ment said to have been discouraged
by e. H. Gary of the United States
Steel corporation, and discussion of
trust methods generally, the house
steel trust investigating committee
late today adjourned until October
16. w. G. Temple of Pittsburg, who
was commissioner for the steel plate
association, was the last witness.
Among other things he told how ]. P.
Morgan once refused a $160,000,O00
option on the Carnegie Steel company
and six months later paid $5OO,OOO,.
900 for that property.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
opposEp 10 COPPER MERCER

Marquette, Mich, Aug. 12.-Anothcr
attempt to blockade the proposed con-
solidation of the Hecla and Calumet,
Osceola. Ahmeek and several other
Lake Superior copper mining camps,
was made yesterday when John s.
Jackson of Milwaukee, an Ahmeek
stockholder, begun an action in the
United States court at Marquette, in
which he asks permanent Injunction
against the merger. This makes the
fourth suit that has been instituted,
each in a different court.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
EXPENDITURES ARE LIMITED
WouLD-BE SENATOR MAY SPEND
$4,000; CONGRESSMAN LINZ
TIED TO $1,000
OTHER CONFERENCE REPORTS
FREE LIST BILL AMENDMENTS
MEET WITH OPPOSITION, DE-
LAYING VOTE

Washington, Aug. 12.-Agreement
on the campaign publicity bill was
reached today by the senate and
house conferees. The measure as
agreed on will be practically the same
as that adopted by the senate, which
amended the house bill by providing
for publicity in primary as well as
other elections. The limitation of
campaign expenditures to $4,000 for
a congressman and to $4,000 for a
senatorial candidate will be retained.
The conference report will be sub
mitted to both houses Monday.
The conference report on the wool
tariff revision bill was presented to
the house today by Representative
Underwood, who requested that the
report and the accompanying state
ment just prepared be printed in the
record under the rules of the house.
Minority Leader Mann made the
point that even that action could not
be taken until the senate acted on the
report. He argued that the body.
agreeing to holding a conference.
must act upon the conference report.
Senator Bacon of Georgia was to-
day chosen president pro tenn of
the senate for next Monday, on ac-
count Of the enforced absence of
Vice President Sherman. The motion
was made by Senator Smoot of
Utah. The senate is without a per-
manent president pro tenn, having
failed to agree on successor to the
late Senator Frye.
The house cotton bill was taken
up by the senate today on motion of
Senator Smoot of Utah. Senator Cum
minis of Iowa offered his amendment
for the revision of the iron and steel
schedule of the tariff bill.
The conference on the free list bill
today refused to agree to the Kern
senate amendment, limiting the free
admission of meats and cereals to
those countries with which the Unit
ed States has reciprocal agreements,
which was designed to confine such
free importation to imports from
Canada. 1t also refused to agree to
the house amendment, adding lemons
to the free list. The conferees ac-
cepted all other senate amendments.
The bill will be sent back to the SEN
ate Immediately for a new vote on the
Kern amendment and to the house
for another vote on the lemon amend
ment. These will probably be taken
on oMnday, to which date today obth
houses adjourned
There will be no final action on the
direct election of senators at this
session of congress. The house and
senate conference committee today
failed to agree upon the Bristow
amendment, which extends federal
authority over state elections. The
house refused to agree to that The
subject will be considered at the next
session of congress.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
PROMINENT REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSMAN DEAD
REPRESENTATIVE LoUDENsLAG-
Err OF NEW JERSEY CLAIMED
BY DEATH

Paulsboro, N. J.. Aug. 12.-Con-
gressman Henry Clay Loudenslager
died at his home here this morning.
Mr.. Loudensloger was ten times elect
ed to congles from the First New
Jersey district, and during the last
three congressional campaigns was
secretary for the republican congress
sional campaign committee. He was
50 years old. He has been ailing for
a long time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
WOMAN GETS IN JAIL AGAIN

lola, Kan, Aug. 12.-Mrs. Ella
Reese, who after four days in Jail
threatened with a period of work on
the city rock pile. was pardoned yes
terday by Mayor Bollinger and releas-
ed over the protest of Police Magis-
trate d. B. d. Smeltzer, who SEN
fenced her, was re-arrested today and
is back in the old cell. This time
the charge is contempt of court. She
was subpoenaed to appear at trial to-
day. She was arrested on bench
issued by Judge Smeltzer as
she was about to leave the city.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
London Back to Normal

London, Aug. 12.-London is almost
itself again today. A few hours after
the official announcement that the
strike had been settled last night
suffered to release the flood of
traffic which had been held up for
two or three days and supplies were
rushed out to replenish the empty
markets and stores. 1t is estimated
that the weeks strike of the dock
men and carriers has cost the metrop-
oils at least s7.500.000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
NO interference ATTEMPTED
WoRkMEN STOOD suLLENLY BY
AND WATCHED VAST QUAINT
TIES OF GOODS MOVE
LONDON CONDITIONS NORMAL
SETTLEMENT OF CONTROVERSY
THERE RESULTS IN REPLEN-
IsHMENT OF STOCKS

Liverpool, Eng, Aug. 12.-Armed
with carbines and furnished with
ball cartridges, strong detachments of
troops succeeded in effecting the re-
moval today. of goods which have
been tied up at the central depots ny
the striking dock men and carriers
Six hundred tons of foodstuffs W. e
moved in ono procession. The strik-
ers looked on sullenly, but showed no
disposition for a conflict with the SOL
diers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
Explains Resignation

Los Angeles, Aug. .-"Business en-
gagements prevented me from giving
to the monetary commission the time
I thought necessary for the work.
Therefore I resigned" This was the
only statement former Senator Frank
P. Flint would make today relative to
his telegram to vice-President Sher-
man, resigning from the national mon
etary commission.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
sizzling HEAT in
four STATES TODAY
OVER 100 DEGREES IN KANSAS,
MISSOURI, OKLAHOMA AND
TEXAS

Kansas City, Aug. 12.-No relief
from the excessive heat which has
prevailed in the southwest for week
is in sight, according to the weather
forecaster here. Temperatures at
o'clock this morning seemed to indi-
cate that yesterdays figures, which
we're above as1hundred all through
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma,
would be equalled. The following
temperatures at that hour were re-
corded: Kansas City, 80; Wichita,
Kan, Oklahoma City and Fort Smith,
Ark, IS; St. Joseph. Mo-, rs; Omaha.
20; Fort Worth, Tex, "a.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
PENSACOLA STORM swEpr

New Orleans, Aug. 12.-Pensacola,
Fla, was shut off from wire communi-
cation with the rest of the world to-
day as result of storm which swept
that part of the gulf coast yesterday.
Reports received late last night were
that the wind was blowing 80 miles
an hour and was the worst since the
hurricane of September, 1906.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
DESTRUCTIVE rxPHooN

Shanghai, China, Aug. IA ty-
phoon today did considerable damage
to the property of the Amsterdam
Dredging company. But little loss
occurred to shipping generally.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
BOAT RACES POSTPONED

New York, Aug. 12.-The interna-
tional motor boat races originally set
for the oath, 25th and 26th of this
month, were formally postponed today
to September 4, and 6.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-12
CAR STRIKE IN GLASGOW

Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 1.-THE
municipal street car men went on
strike today. Attempts to send out
cars were prevented by the strikers,
who attacked and wrecked them.