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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
MASONS OBSERVED
FEAST OF ST JOHN
ATTENDED SPECIAL SERVICES AT
ST. PAUL's MEMORIAL
CHURCH IN A BODY

According to their annual custom
the Masons of Las Vegas yesterday
observed the feast day of st. John
the Baptist by attending divine SER
vices in a body The Masons met in
the Masonic temple and marched to
st. Pauls Memorial Episcopal church
where they listened to an able SER
mon by the rector Rev. ]. S. Moore.
Yesterday, in addition to being st.
Johns day was the three hundredth
anniversary of the King James or au-
thorized version of the English bible.
Rev. Mr.. Moore talked about the
Bible and its significance. He con-
graduated the Masons on their pres
ence at the services yesterday, say
ing that no other members of the
craft for an entire century will be per-
mitted to gather together on an ami
yersary of so great Importance. Rev.
Mr.. Moore said that from the stand
point of literature the Bible stands
as the best production in all times.
Rev. Moore spoke of the Bible as an
inspired book. He said there IS in the
book itself every proof of its inspira-
ton.
The Masons made a handsome
showing. members of the various bodies
appearing in their regalia and in large
numbers. Many persons Of other de-
nominations and not connected with
the Masonic fraternity were present
at the services.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
SPRECKELS TELLS
OF SUGAR SECRETS
CALIFORNIA MULTI-MILLIoNAIRE
A WITNESS BEFORE TRUST
INQUIRY

Washington, June 26.-The story of
the relations Of the California cane
and beet sugar interests with the
American Sugar Refining company,
the so-called sugar trust, was told
before the house sugar investigating
committee today, by John D. Spreck-
els, of San Francisco. Mr. Spreckels
represented the Western Sugar Rein.
Ing company of California cane
sugar enterprise, and the Spreckels
Sugar company, beet sugar plant.
He was formerly connected with the
Spreckels Philadelphia sugar plant
sold to the American Sugar REFINING
company in the early nineties.
Expecting the appearance OF Joseph
Smith. president of the Mormon
church, and head of Utah-Idahc
Sugar company, a large number OF
women were present at today's hear
ing. Mr.. Smith, however, was moi
called as a witness and it was stated
that he probably would not testify un
til tomorrow.
President Smith arrived today ant
went directly to Senator Smoot'.
house to be his guest Asked whether
nc had any particular reason for no
wishing to come to Washington. Mr.
Smith replied that his only desire ba,
been to avoid long and tiresom,
Journey while suffering from sever.
rheumatism, when he felt that h,
could add little or nothing to the en-
llghtenment of the committee.
Mr.. Smith and Bishop Nibley. az
companied by Senator Smoot, reache,
the committee room during the fore
noon session. From the recess room
they listened for time to MI
Spreckels' explanation. Then tn
committee excused the Mormon lea
er subjec to call and he retire
With him went most Of the audienc.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
RECIPROCITY BILL
! J. BEFORE The SENATE
TODAY GIVEN OVER TO DEBATE
ON ROOT AMENDMENT,
WHICH is ADVOCATED

Washington, June 26.-The Cana
dian reciprocity bill was taken up in
the senate today. within ten minutes
after the session convened the Root
amendment being the special subject
Of consideration.
eSnator Thornton of Louisiana de
nounced the measure on the ground
that it Disseminated against the agri-
cultural element. Admitting the prob
ability of the defeat of the Root pro
vision later in the day. Mr.. Thorn
ton still advocated 1t. He said he
did not want Canada to get the
advantage that would be given by
the wood pulp provision as it stands
Senator Clark of Wyoming. also ad
vocated the Root amendment, saying
that If the bill was to become law
he wanted 1t to be as good as possible
He characterized that amendment. as
the only thing that would make the
measure reciprocal. Mr.. Clark add
ed that he was against the whole
agreement with Canada
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
TRADING ACTIVE ON
THE STOCK EXCHANGE
HEAVY BUYING MOVEMENT FIN
ALLY coLLAPsES UNDER
REALIZING SALES


New York, June 26.-The move.
ments of stocks were wide during the
morning and trading was active. The
impetus which was given on Satur.
day by the Hartman merger decision
resulted in heavy buying movement
ar the opening, which was influenced
by weather reports of rain over large
sections of the west. After displaying
pronounced strength, however, the
market became decidedly weak, due to
realizing by professionals. The sud
den mounting of Norfolk and Western
to 110A, had only momentary eff,
feet in checking the decline and re.
newed selling sent prices to a still
lower level. By noon many stocks
were ruling large fractions below Sat.
urday's closing. Bonds were irregul.
ar. Bonds were yupcnpmH. .gfvjSe
ar. The market closed weak. sales
being as follows: Amalgamated Cop
per 70h; American Beet Sugar 100;
Atchison 114A; Great Northern pfd
1888; New York Central 110; North
ern Pacific 1856; Reading 160k
Southern Pacific 1851; Union Pacific
1891; United States Steel pfd. 11s%
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
SHERMAN ACT IS VIOLATED
THIS is CHARGE MADE IN TRUE
BILL RETURNED BY FEDERAL
GRAND JURY
HEAVILY FINED RECENTLY
THlRTY-NINE CORPORATIONS PAID
$4,000 FOR CONDUCTING
MONOPOLY

New York, June 26.-An indictment
formulated under the criminal provi-
sion of the Sherman law, drawn by
United States District Attorney Hen
ry A. Wise. was returned today by
the federal grand jury against the
Eastern Box Board club" alleged
to be the successor of the "dissolv-
ed" fibre and manila association.
In the indictment, the first of the
new series of governmental trust pro-
secutions, the presidents, officers and
agents of paper board manufacturing
corporations and copartnerships, In
cluded in the membership of the East
ern Box Board club, are charged with
being an alleged combination in re-
straint of trade, limiting the output
and arbitrarily fixing prices.
When pleas Of guilty were entered
by the thirty-nine paper board corpo-
rations included in the membership
u tuO uOlS ullO tnuA4tA NOl pOi ut1Oiif
and fines aggregating $SS,000 we're
imposed and paid. it was thought that
the paper hoard trust had been put
out of business for good.
The government alleges, that GER
tain paper board makers having made
about s5,000.O0O in the combination,
substantially formed the Eastern Box
Board club" Then District Attorney
Wise Immediately took action against
the second combination and an indict-
ment was returned today.
The federal prosecutor. 1t is learned
will. in event of convictions, urge jail
sentences as well as the imposition OF
heavy fines.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
CATHOLIC EDUCATORS MEET

Chicago, June 26.-Many of the
most distinguished educators of the
Roman Catholic church, including
presidents and professors of the Ca
tholic colleges of the country and cler-
gy and laity associated with educa-
tional work, gathered in Chicago today
to take part in the eighth annual con-
vention of the Catholic Educational
association. The purpose of the asso-
citation is to bring about closer CO.
operation among Catholic educators
and yearly interchange of plans
and suggestions for promoting the
ideals of the church. The principal
questions selected for consideration at
the present meeting are the Carnegie
Foundation and its relation to Catholic
institutions the relation of seminaries
to other educational work, and the
courses of study in Catholic high
schools.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
HISTORIC EplEIcE SOLD

Boston, June 26.-The old court
house of Boston, whose walls often
echoed with the eloquence of men like
Rufus Choate and Benjamin F. Butler,
was disposed of at public auction to-
day, preparatory to being torn down
to make room for new structure.
The structure was erected in 1897 on
the site of an old court house, in
which Captain Kidd was confined
while awaiting trial In the newer
court house many celebrated trials
took place, including that of Profes.
sor John White Webster for the muir
der of DR.. George Parkman, and many
wears later of Jesse Pomeroy, con-
victed of the murder of little children.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
WALKED into DEATH TRAP
WAS LEADING MEN INTO BURN
ING WAREHOUSE WHEN Ex-
PLosIoN OCCURRED
AN OIL BARGE BLOWS UP
AT PORT ARTHUR, TEX, MUCH
PROPERTY WAS CONSUMED
BY CONFEDERATION

Portland, Ore, June 26.-Chief Da-
vid Campbell of the Portland fire de-
partment, was instantly killed today
and three other firemen received in
iuries, in a blaze at the plant of the
Union Oil company on the East side,
which required the efforts of the en-,
tire city department to subdue. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
Campbell led small squad of fire
men into blazing warehouse to plan
the fight against the flames. The
men were cropping their way through
the building when a terrific explosion
occurred. Two of them we're hurled
back through the door. Campbell was
not seen again. His body was recov-
cred when the flames had been sub
dued.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
OHIO EDUCATORS MEET

Cedar Point, o.. June 26.-City and
country teachers from nearly all parts
of the state are gathered here to at
tend the annual gathering of the Ohio
State Teachers association which
opened here today and will continue
in session including Wednesday. To.
day was devoted mainly to the infor.
NAL reception of the visitors. The
business sessions of the convention
will begin tomorrow and there will
be morning and afternoon sessions on
Tuesday and Wednesday, with a num-
Der of interesting addresses and dis.
cussions Of educational problems on
the program.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
HoNoRs FOR DR.. HILL

Berlin, June 26.-The banquet to be
given by the American Chamber ol
Commerce in honor of DIR. David Jayne
Hill. the retiring American Ambas
sador, promises to be a highly notable
public affair. The banquet is to take
place tomorrow night at the Hote
Adlon. Covers will be aid for 2OC
guests, among whom will be distin
guished members of the German Off
cia' world, leaders of university life
and prominent representatives of the
American colony in the German capi.
tai.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
LABOR LEADERS
CITED TO APPEAR
GoMPERs, MORRISON AND NIT.
cHELL MAY YET BE PUNISH
ED FOR CONTEMPT

Washington, June 26.-Justice Dan
iel T. Wright. of the District of Colum.
bia supreme court. today issued an
order against Samuel Gompers,
Frank Morrison and John Mitchell,
the labor leaders, requiring them to
Show cause on July IL why they should
not be adjudged guilty of contempt of
court.
This action followed the filing of
the report of the special committee
of attorneys appointed by Justice
Wright to inquire into the matter of
contempt proceedings in the Bucks
Stove and Range boycott case. The
United States States supreme court
recently set aside jail sentences here.
tofore imposed by Justice Wright. The
supreme court held that the contempt
on which Justice Wright formerly
passed was of civil nature and
against the Bucks Stove and Range
company.
The supreme court, however, gave
to the district court a right to reopen
the case in the event that any con-
tempt of the court itself or it's or
ders, should be found.
Inasmuch as the stove company and
the American Federation of Labor had
adjusted their differences, it, was not
supposed that the matter would be
pursued further, but the day follow
ing the decision, Justice Wright ap-
pointed committee of three lawyers
to inquire into all the circumstances
OF the case and to determine whether
or not there had been a contempt of
the court itself. This committee con-
sisted of j. ]. Darlington, Daniel
Davenport and James NJ Beck Mr..
Gompers questioned the fairness of
an inquiry by these men inasmuch as
they all had been associated as coun-
sci for the stove company against the
federation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
UNION REVIVAL IN JULY

Union evangelistic services which
will be participated in by many of
the various denominations of the city.
will be begun July g. at the First
Baptist church. DR.. A. G. Stewart, an
evangelist of considerable fame, will
be the principal speaker at all the
services. He will be assisted by the
Las Vegas pastors. A feature of the
meetings will be the excellent music
A large chorus choir is being organ
ized and trained. A full orchestra
will play the acmompaniments and
lead the singing. A rehearsal was
held last week and the orchestra and
choir made an excellent BEGINNING A
second rehearsal will be held this
eevning in the Baptist church.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
mArrHEws-LAMAR WEDDING

Washington, June 26.-Southerners
prominent in the social life of the ma
tjonal capital are displaying much in
terest in the wedding Of Miss Virginia
Longstreet Lamar and Professor Rob-
ert Clayton Matthews, which is to be
celebrated tomorrow evening in the
Idlewild Presbyterian church. The
bride-to-be is the daughter Of William
Harmong Lamar of the United States
department of justice and his wife, for
merly Miss Jennie Lamar, daughter
OF the late L. @. G. Lamar of Missis-
sippi. Professor Matthews, the bride
groom-eleet, is a member of the fac
ulty of the University of Tennessee.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
SLEEPING GIRL REcovERINc

Vandalia, ILL.,, June 24.-The consci
GUS periods Of Miss Hazel Schmidt
whose cataleptic sleep has excited
widespread scientific comment, are
becoming more frequent She was
awake for two hours yesterday before
any member of her family was aware
Of the fact Her mind was clear, and
the attending physicians believe that
she will soon be restored to normal
condition Of health.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
HAS FOOT CUT OFF

Albino Cannona section laborer,
was brought to Las Vegas this after
non on Santa Fe train No. 10. Can
mona was run over by a train at
Vaughan several days ago. His left
leg was crushed and 1t was necessary
to amputate it in the Coast lines hos
pital in Albuquerque. After the oper
alton the man was placed on the train
and brought to the local hospital Of
the Santa Fe. The man withstood
the ordeals of the trip fairly well. He
is a native of Mexico and has moi
friends or relatives here. Details oil
the accident are not known here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
DISTRICT ATTORNEY RELENTS
WITHDRAWs OBJECTIONS MADE
AND SUSTAINED AS TO THIS
LINE OF DEFENSE
MEANS MUCH TO ACCUSED
MRS. JOHN w. SPRINGER ALSO
TAKES STAND AND TELLS
ALL SHE KNOWS

Denver, June z6.--All bars against
the testimony of Mrs. John w. Sprin
ger, in the trial Of Frank Harold Hen
wood, for the murder of George E
Copeland, were thrown down today
by District Attorney Elliott, when the
trial was resumed, when he withdrew
his objections to the introduction OF
testimony tending to show threats
against Henwood by Sylvester L. Won
Phul previous to the shooting.
Mrs. Springer was Immediately
summoned to appear in court, and she
took the stand this afternoon to
testify concerning conversations she
had with Won Phul and involving Hen
wood.
Mr.. Elliott gave at his reason for
withdrawing his objections which OBJ
jections had been sustained by Judge
Whitford that he desired to give the
defendant every opportunity to justify
his act.
William w. Ross, deputy. coroner,
told this morning OF finding torn phot-
ographs of Henwood in Won Phul's
pockets, after the latter had been
shot. These photographs, it has been
stated, were given Mrs. Springer by
Henwood. While in the Springer
apartments. they were taken by Won
Phul and torn up by him.
Henwood then took the stand and
told of box party at the Orpheum
the afternoon of May 23, the day be-
fore the shooting, the party includ-
ing Mrs. Springer and Won Phul. AT
ter the show. he said, Won Phul fol-
lowed Mrs, Springer to her room at
the Brown Palace hotel, called her
into the hall and slapped her. Mrs.
Springer at once sent for Henwood,
told him she had been struck by Won
Phul, and begged him not to attempt
to recover from Won Phul her letters,
which Henwood had promised to do.
Mrs. Springer told Henwood that Won
Phul's was desperate" and that he
had said he intended to kill Henwood.
Mrs. Springer smugg1ed an unsigned
note to him beginng him "for Gods
sake not to come to the hotel" that
she had had an awful scene with Won
Phul who had again threatened to
kill Henwood. Henwood said he
bought a revolver that afternoon 'I
never owned a revolver in my life be-
FORE" he added.
Mrs. John w. Springer followed
Henwood on the stand and testified
to threats against Henwood made by
Won Phul. She also testified that Won
Phul had struck her the evening be-
fore the shooting affray and that he
had struck her twice on previous oc-
casions. She had told Henwood of
these acts. She also said that Won
Phul had taken from the apartments
of herself and husband two photo
graphs of Henwood and had torn them
up IN her presence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
NORTH CAROLINA EDITORS

Lenoir, N. G.. June 26--The Fourth
Estate" of the State of North Caro-
lima was well represented. numerical.
ly as well as in quality, when Presi
dent M L. Shipman this morning for.
mally opened the annual convention
o. the North Carolina Press associa
ton, which will remain in session
here through today and tomorrow
before the members start on their an
nua jaunt, which win taken them tc
Blowing Rock, Linville, the Grand
fathers Mountain. Edgemont and 9th
er places.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
MUMMY WHEAT a swlNoLE

Washington. June pa fight on
swindlers who are selling wheat
grains to farmers with the statement
that they were obtained from the
tombs of Egyptian mummies and are
of superior aquilty, has been started in
the department of agriculture. A grain
Of wheat is dead after ten years, say
department officials, and of no use as
seed after that time.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
70 SUE MAGAZINE TRUST

Washington, June 26.-A civil anti
trust suit against the Periodical Pub
lishers' association, commonly called
the Magazine trust. viii be fled in the
United States court at New York
some time tomorrow, according to
plans of the department Of justice.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
WOOD ADDRESSES GRADUATES

Lexington, Va. June 26.-The CON-
mencement exercises of the Virginia
Military institute were held today in
the presence of a large number OF
visitors. Major General Leonard Wood
chief of staff of the army, deliver
ed the address to the graduates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
Explosion on oil Barge

Port Arthur Tex. June 2e.-An ex'
plosion on the oil barge Gumble, in
the harbor here today, caused the
death of one man and the destruction
by fire of property valued at about
100000. The explosion was felt for
several miles. Three barges tug and
three warehouses filed with oil at the
Texas company's terminals were de-
stroyed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
BIG DlRIcIBLE DESTROYED

Hanoer Muenden. Prussia, June 26.
The dirigible balloon Parsival ".
while undergoing repairs repairs here
today caught fire and was destroyed.
No one was injured. The Parsival
V recently had been making passen-
ger trips out of Berlin.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
EXCURSION STEAMER wREckEE

Helsingfors Finland, June 26-The
Finnish-swedish mail steamer Bori,
with four hundred Stockholm excur-
sionists on board. was wrecked off
Korpe Island, in the Outer skerries
today. It is not known here whether
there was loss of life. saf
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26
UNpERwooo.BAYARo wEoplNc

Washington, June pa wedding
of interest today was that of Miss
Anne Francis Bayard, granddaughter
o. the late Secretary of State Thomas
F, Bayard and daughter of Mrs. James
A. Bayard. and Norman Underwood
of this city.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Dick of FL
Paso TEX, stopped Of here today for
a short visit while on the way home
from the east. Mr.. ana Mrs Dick
resided here.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26

imperative need for Alaska is an hon
est coal land law, opening the coal
to immediate development under
lease from the government"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Doll Of Santa
Fe were Sunday visitors in Las Vegas.
Arizona republican., 1911-06-23
EMANCIPATION DAY
 ExCESSES AT GLOBE
Spirit of Freedom Permestes Bosom
 of Colored Reveler.

Being permeated with the spirit of freedom which was so gloriously ad- vOcated by the liberatOr of his race Joe Mitchell. a well known colOred party of Globe. celebrated EmanCipa
 ton day in manner and fashion long since antiquated in the West, and had a session with the sheriff as result of his jubilant and unrestrain able enthusiasm. He rode a spirited horse to the picnic grounds, and is said to have covered the first mile in mo time" and to have made the second mile in two seconds less time than the first one. After coming back to town he went tO the Emancipa- ton ball He didn't carry any razor. either. Not Joe. RaZOrs are all right for poor white trash and niggers. but Joe is neither. He is colored gentleman. free born and high toned. He passed mp the razor and strapped on a man sized six shooter
 At the dance Joe was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Bob McMurray for carrying concealed weapons. He was fined s25 by Justice Hinson Thomas. The fine was paid and Joe. who is ordinarily steady worker and peace full citizen, returned to work.
Arizona republican., 1911-06-23
BALL FANS GALLERY
 OF NOTABLES
AL EACH.
A True Story Entitled From Poor
 Boy 10 President"

A lot of boys who couldn't begin to tell the name of the vice president of the United States. or what the capital of West Virginia is would ex- claim at the mention of the name of Al Reach. 'I know him. I've always known 'um" That's the way Of it Baseball has always known Al Reach Today his name stands at the head of mammoth sporting goods esta ablish- ment, and the Reach wealth. if spread out in dollars. would stretch from the Eastern league to the land of the na- tive sons-and California is what I'm trying to suggest by that
 Alfred J Reach's history would go well set tO yellow covers And f ever there shone an example of the poor boy who became millionaire by his own efforts that example was Al Reach Where it came to cleaning the windows and sweeping the floor and rubbing up the handle of the big front door, Al Reach had something on Admiral Porter, K. C. B He was clean-I living youngster and he be- came a clean-living man. He was strong. as result. and when in the late 60s he played on the Brooklyn Eckfords. his hardness was the talk of the team. Pretty soon they had to have him in Philadelphia, and there he was a big factor in winning a few championships for the locals Reach was playing second base for the Ath- letics fielding 905 and batting .371. and if you have in mind many players of today who are topping this show ing. please write
 The first season Reach played with the Athletics they pulled down the pennant. and this made our gentle man feel SD good he adopted the city and has kept possession of it ever since At the time of his advent he didn't have much in the way of capi- tai outside of pair of hands that didn't know how to let go. once they grasped a baseball or other opportu- nifty. But Reach put brains into his enterprises and pretty soon he had dollars as well, and the first thing he knew his name was sn a lot of sport ing goods that the sporting public had to buy. and from that time on it was a golden pathway. and Al Reach didn't have to play second base or second fiddle. or second anything else. He just got out in front and stayed there. CTCmorrow-Paul Hines. Author of the
 First Triple PlayO