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Morris tribune., 1911-12-01
COTTON BRANDS STORY FALSE
Duluth Attorney Says Martz Did Not
Tell the Truth.

Denying as an unqualified and ma
licious falsehood" the testimony given
recently by c. II. Martz before the
Stanley congressional committee at
Washington Investigating affairs of
the United States Steel corporation
Hon. Joseph B. Cotton of Duluth, at
torney for the Rockefeller interests
on the iron range and former attorney
for the United States Steel corpora
ton, has sent by telegraph the follow
ing statement to Augustus o. Stanley,
chairman of the investigating com
mittee:
&c. Fl. Martz has testified before the
Stanley committee that he had been
ordered, as chief engineer, to pad
the cost of producing the Duluth Mis-
sabe and Northern railroad, alleging
that George Wildwood Murray and Jo
seph B. Cotton, then attorneys for the
Duluth, Missabe and Northern, had is
sued the orders.
Failing to pad the cost of produc-
ton of the road. Martz testified, his
position was taken away from him
within one year In the interest of
justice I hereby notify you that any
statement by said Martz before your
committee, that either Mr. George
Wildwood Murray or l ever requested
or advised or required Martz to pad
or increase the valuations or estimates
of cost, or cost of reproduction of the
Duluth, Missabe and Northern rail
road to any extent or in any particular
whatever, is an unqualified and ma
licious falsehood."
Cotton goes on to say that Martz
was dismissed from the service of the
road for incompetency.
Morris tribune., 1911-12-01
THE MORRIS TRIBUNE
]. C. MORRISON,
Editor and Publisher.

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Morris tribune., 1911-12-01
FRIDAY. DECEMBER :, sol,

The railroads are making special
rates to the land show to be held in
St. Paul from Dec. 18th to 23rd.
which makes the whole thing look
very much like a scheme to get the
country people into the cities to do
their Christmas shopping.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
EDUCATIONAL.

MISS MAMIE FREEMAN will begin
= summer school at School No. June
LIST VIII teach the third to eighth grades.
Terms. 81 Per month. 25mayIws
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
: FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Three young Jersey COWS. all
with young calves. Address Mrs. T. L.
Hancock, Box 657. Stock can be seen at
Brent, Fla. 21may1w"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
HOTELS.

THE ONLY American plan hotel in the
city. Moderate prices; centrally located
The new Park, 104 E, Government W. L.
Gilmore. Prop. 11mayIms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

CLEANLINESS for sale at
the Empire. Phone 1922
and get our prices.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
WEST FLORIDA
WANT ADS.
MILLIGAN.

BARCLAY HOUSE. MnIigan, Fla, oppo.
site the station. Everything new and
clean. Special attention to Commercial
men Rates. $500 per day. janaSti
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-The west half CT the
northeast Quarter Of section twenty
four (2D, in Township Two CD, north Of
Range Thirty-one (3D, West, Escambia
(79) acres and $500 of an acre. This
land lies near Quintette, Florida, and is
valuable tract. Address P. o. Box 103.
Pensacola, Florida. mch24tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-Two-story, s-room house,
with bath and every modern conven-
Spring and DeSoto, lot 90 by 125, stable
and carriage house, $4,000. Alex Zelius
99Fah
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-Three White Plymouth Rock
hens, two white Wyandotte hens and
two Rhode Island Red hens; all finest
strain, about Is months old Address Box
PA or phone 14S5. 24may2t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-s4 ga acres about ga mile
northeast of Olive in Section II, Town
ship 1, south Of Range 80 West. Address
W. G. w. Harper, R. F. D. No. 2. Pen
sacola, Fla. 14may1m"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
WANTED.

WANTED-Position as bookkeeper. Grad
uate Of business college Can give ref
erences. Apply 49," care Journal.
21may2ws
WANTED-A few more boarders by
week or month at Hotel Florida.
21may2ws
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
MONEY TOLOAN.

MONEY LOANED on all kinds of per-
sonal property on short notice. Easy
terms. Suburban lots sold ON easy pay
ments. ]. B Gray Co. W Romans
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

HAIR GOODS made from combings and
old switches. dyed and renovated. also
new goods made at Mrs. Olson, 1920 18th
Avenue. 16may1ms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

FOR SALE CHEAP-Lots in block 5s.
East Pensacola Heights. Highest block
and on street car line. Address No Sc,
Box &C. c." Pensacola, Fla. 24may
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

IF YOU are going away, A.
r. Bingham can take care
of your furniture right.
Phone $50. feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

LwANTED-Buyers for so New Home
machines. Cheap. J. N. Andrews
23march
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
FOR LADIES.

latest styles. Have your corset made to
order. Measures and orders taken by
Mrs. w. c. Wood. Ills North J. St, Pen
sacola- 24may1m~
WEAR YOUR OWN HAIR-Made from
combings. Latest styles. reasonable
prices. Switches made 81 and up; puffs,
2 for Csc. 412 East ZarTagoSsa st.
2Smay1m"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

wANTED-5oo pairs Of shoes to put rub
Der heels on They relieve fatigue and
make walking easy. 20 cents a pair. an
piled. Save you Is to 30 cents a pair. 8.
n kress q co. 1Smaylm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25

WANTED-Your Job Printing and orders
for Engraving Of all kinds, calling cards
Wedding Invitations, etc. MAYES PRINT
ING CO.. "a West Government lily
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-25
ROOMS AND BOARD.

FOR AFNT-Furnished rooms for light
housekeeping Use of phone and bath.
or will rent separately to gentlemen or
ladies. 205 West Chase st. 2bmaylW~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

Caught with the goods in violat-
ing the civil service law Mayor
Seymour Is now trying to con-
trive to extricate himself from
the bad box he is in by changing
the law. He had a conference
with President Louis Foss OF the
civil service board this morning.
Foss is a politician and Sey-
mour partisan. He wants to help
him out of the hole but the law
stands there and Seymour has ig-
nored 1t in refusing to take a
clerk for the health board from
the eligible list.
The only way that appeared to
Foss and Seymour to get out OF
the box and let Seymour have
his way and get off with the
game he is working is to pass a
new ordinance making the posi-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
WE WANT

Five or six lots, with 4 or g.
room cottage, for 5-acre chicken
ranch.
Ten or 10 acres close to car for
5-room cottage and 2 lots.
Two or three acres, with some
improvements, for fine 4-room
cottage and 3 lots.
Large farm for $4,000 worth
of clear property. Will pay some
cash.
Home, lots or acreage for fine
5-room bungalow, 3 lots 15O-140,
In Portland, or will sell on small
payments.
Farm with some improvements
FOR 2 store buildings and stock of
groceries.
WE HAVE BUYERS. BRING in
YOUR LIST OF PROPERTY.
DUFF & FECHTNER
410 California Bldg. M. $500.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Whole Alaska Affair
AGuggenheim Scheme

who would not allow his name to
be used made the following ex-
PLANTATION today:
1.-THE Cordova people have gone
about as far as they dare now
The whole thing Is a demonstra-
ton to arouse sympathy and force
the government to yield to the
Guggenheim demands"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
City Briefs

Extensive advertising will be
done for the Carnival of Nations
celebration here in July, and big
posters will be plastered all over
the state and into Idaho on the
east and south through Oregon.
Thirty-two men applied for per-
mission to take the civil service
examination for sanitary inspect
Iors, but only 20 showed up yes
terday when the examination
started.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Indited For
Graft

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SAN FRANCISCO, May Ia
After an all-day and nearly all
night session devoted to hearing
testimony on charges of graft in
the red-light municipal clinic here,
the grand jury early today is re-
ported to have found an indict-
ment against Detective Sergeant
Peter Tanning, attached to Mayor
McCarthy's office. It was said
that 1t might be several days be-
fore the indictment was re-
turned.
Thelma Leroy, proprietress of
a segregated house, stated that
she paid money to Tanning for
police protection.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
SEATTLE, May A2.-Reports
that Cordova people would arm
themselves and work the coal
mines in spite of the government,
are given no credence here.
One official of the forest ser
vice who has been close to the
coal situation from the first, but
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
WEST END BARGAIN, $4,000

Modern 7-room house, cement
foundation and basement, rustic
cedar log porch. furnace heated.
laundry tubs, porcelain plumbing,
buffet kitchen, air cooled refriger-
ator, wood elevator. built-in book
cases, hard finished plaster, slash
grain finish. cement walks, all i'm
provements In and paid for; 2
blocks from paved street and car
line; 25 minutes walk to 18th and
Pacific. Terms, " cash and balance
monthly. Call and see owner. 2712
So. 14th st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
A FINE STUNT

ton of clerk of the health board
one open only to a woman.
There are no women clerks on
the eligible list, therefore they
figure the mayor could still keep
his woman clerk and avoid the
necessity of taking the clerk from
the civil service list. This is the
scheme,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
THESE ARE BETTER

Four fine lots, 100x130, street
graded and paid, unobstructed view
of city and bay, above grade, facing
north, good fence around. lots OF Der,
building on rear of lots; "a blocks
from car. IL minutes ride to post
office. l own these lots and need
some money and IL can sell them
bunch. or 1 will sell for $b75. /
will give years time on $500 of 1t
at per cent, with privilege to pay
any time IL desired. but prefer cash
as they are well worth $500 apiece.
No agents need call. Phone owner.
Main 1888.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
$1.75 PER WEEK
h-ACRE HOME

blocks from car line and school and
a new house ready to move into
Price $500, on terms of $40 down and
$1.75 per week. ]. M. CURTIS g
CO., 314 Bankers Trust Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

40 acres good land, free from
stumps, black sandy loan. Will
trade city property.
1 lot, 4-room house. good barn. So
Ainsworth, $3.50. Terms.
w. A. DENNY
900 Natl. Bank of Commerce.
IF YOU WANT NICE BUILDING
LOTS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
For Sale, Real Estate
FOR SALE OR TRADE

Equity in Groom house and two
nice lots In West End, blocks from
paved street and car line. Will
trade equity for runabout in good
Call M. 1921.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
FIVE ACRES

For sale by owner. near car. small
house, good well. chicken houses;
$1f5O; $3.50 cash. balance $40 per
month. Phone evenings M. 4454.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

Ranch of 160 acres. 80 acres in
crops, well fenced, good house, we'll,
u barns, several chicken houses, 2
million feet timber. Owner must
return to Denmark. Cheapest place
in Western Washington. All cash.
z. A. Shores. $50 Provident Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE OR TRADE
lots and 7-room bungalow, fruit
trees, berries and garden, chicken
coops and yard. Exchange for g.
room house, l or 2 lots. close in.
Call Main 1044.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

FOR SALE-A cottage and 2 lots,
city water and lights, phone and
garden; also Q tideland lots cheap.
Phone b 1928.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
For Sale, Real Estate

FOR SALE-Cheap, contract on 2
tldeflat lots in Milwaukee Termi-
nal addition. Have paid in $3.50. VIII
take $3.50. Address Box + 3. Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
For Sale, Real Estate

FOR SALE BY owNER-4-room
house. 2 lots, fruit trees. berries
balance $40 per month. 1922 East
X st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
A GOOD CHANCE

TO raise poultry and sell eggs to
North Finders. z-room house and 2
lots ON corner, unobstructed bay
view: all in fruit and garden truck;
cow and horse go with place at re-
DAVIDSON co,
Bea California Bldg.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Going East

Owner must sell beautiful home,
6 rooms, bath and pantry. lights.
Price $4,000. If cash, per cent dis
count. 2619 So. 18th st. M. 1854. T.
FOR SALE-On reservation, s
acres or more. Will take pay In
light clearing of land. ]. p. Berg,
Box 900, City.
For sale, Or. house, close in, suit
able for Q families; part cash and
good terms, or will trade for land.
Save commission by dealing with
owner. H-2, care of Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
HERE rs A SNAP

TX lots: i wear old shades; gas and
electric lights; on good terms or will
take " lots. See us about this
bargain at once as party is leaving
city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

fafs So N.---Pfivate boarding house;
room and board A. per week: close
u. home cepkinW
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
DIR. MACY
Specialist.

The quickest and only up-to-data
quick lunch house in the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Announcements

<~<~~~~~>~~>~>>~~N~~~> >~~~~<~>s~~>~~~>~~~
FIRE SALE on wall paper and
paints. Acme quality paint. fire.
proof. sun proof. climate proof and
IRA tsr proof. at a. 8 Johnson Co.
II41 6 af
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
DUFF & FECHTNER

41o California Bldg. NJ. $500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
=
Lost

LosT--LiEht Jersey COW, had bell
on very short horns w. ZochoW,
fzon. DeL. So Tacoma. 6sfh and
8DfaRne Reward
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Personal

Y<~s-S"<~~"<s->> ><-e>~~.~~->~|
PRIZE waltz at Bay View pavilion,
Burton, May. 20. Str, Startling
leaves 18th ct. float. next to Munich
pal dock, 1850 p. m. stopping at Old
Town; returning leaves Burton 2:15
q. nj.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

GO to the Iowa house, 21st and e.
for the cheapest and best csc and
SOC rooms in the city. Terms by the
day or week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Business Directory

HOT WATER HEATING. VIM. b
Coffee Plumbing TO-. 1912 A st.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
Business Directory
Barber Shops

One Of the most, up-to date barber
shops in Tacoma: ID chairs; mani
cure, baths. Open .. m. to 10 D. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12
For Sale or Rent
Wanted TO Buy

WANTED TO BuT--A fresh COW. fol
cash; must be In AL condition
Call n. sb7z.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1911-05-12

WANTED-Position by experienced
butcher and sausage maker. Ad-
dress Box XII. care Times.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
IN MEMORY OF HEROINE.

Queenston. Ont, July 5.-The mem
ory Of Laura Secord, whose act in
risking her life to convey information
to the British troops that enabled them
10 defeat the Americans in the bat
tie of Beaver Dams entities her to a
foremost place on the roll of Canadi-
an heroines, was fittingly honored
here today by the unveiling of a
granite memorial erected by the gov
ernment Of Canada. The monument,
which consists of a column about
twelve feet high and bearing bronze
tablets with appropriate inscriptions,
occupies commanding position upon
historic Queenston Heights, overlook
the Niagara river, where Sir Isaac
Brock drove back the American in
vaders a hundred years ago. The uu-
Yelling was accompanied with inter
esting ceremonies. The speakers in
cluded Sir George Ross, ]. w. Lang
muir, chairman of the Niagara Falls
park commission and several others.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05

Washington, July 5.-Refreshing
western breezes sweeping along the
Atlantic coast today, brought some re-
lief from the hot wave in the eastern
section of the country, though the gov
eminent weather experts say there is
nc. appreciable change in the register.
ed temperatures. Cooler weather to-
morrow is promised for Chicago and
the middle west region, where today
the mercury started even higher than
il was at the same time yesterday.
Breaks in the torrid spell are being
reported, the extreme northwest hav-
ing change to considerably cooler
weather with temperatures dropping
below the seasonable average. New
York began today with the thermo-
meter registering 7S degrees at 8
o'clock as compared with 50 degrees
al the same time yesterday. At
Washington it was so degrees.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
SALE OF BIG STABLE.

London, July 5.-Lovers and breed
ers of fine horses are displaying
lively interest in the dispersal sale of
the Walter Winans stable which is
nounced to take place tomorrow at
Tattersal's. Mr.. Winans, who is an
American by birth but a resident of
England for many years, has been
one of the foremost breeders and
exhibitors of show horses on this side
of the Atlantic since the early sos.
His horses won many ribbons at the
recent international show at Olympia
and at the several similar shows in
previous. years. Despite his success
as an exhibitor, however. it is under
stood to be his intention to abandon
the show ring and devote his entire
attention in future to his racing
stable.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
HURT BY CANNON CRACKER

So safely and so sanely was the
Fourth of July observed in Las Vegas
yesterday that but one accident was
reported during the day. C. M.
Straussen, chief dispatcher for the
Santa Fe, was the victim. Desiring
to let his neighbors know that his
patriotism is Just as fervent as when
he wore knee breeches, Mr.. Straus-
sen purchased some cannon crackers
yesterday morning and prepared to
make merry. One of the crackers
exploded prematurely before Mr..
Straussen could hurl it from him and
he caught the full benefit of the dis
charge. His nose was badly burned
ond cut, but the flame and powder
luckily did not strike his eyes. Mr..
Straussen's nose has swelled consid-
erably and assumed a brilliant red
color. For a few days he win be able
to distinguish nothing in front of him
but red glare. but he thinks he got
off lucky at that.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
PHILADELPHIA in The LEAD
1T RECORDED II HEAT VICTIMS,
12 DRoWNlNes AND TWO
MURDERS
PITTSBURG STANDS SECOND
THREE KILLED AND as WOUNDED
NEW YORK THIRD WITH 8
DEAD, 13 INJURED

New York, July 5.-Joseph Sennelli
16 years old, was instantly killed to
day and two other boys, his com;
panions, were badly burned by a be-
lated explosion of fireworks. The
boys found two heavy mortar bombs
and Joseph exploded the contents of
one with his jacknife. When he
reached the core there was a terrific
explosion. The boy was blown twen-
ty-five feet and terribly torn and
mangled, len
A majority of the accidents last
night were gunshot wounds. Those
who found themselves unable to buy
fire crackers and blank cartridges,
used revolvers and ball cartridges al
ready in their possession.
Three persons were killed and 13
wounded by chance or malicious bull
let's. One boy of II was killed by a
youth of 16 who said: Watch me
wing a KID and deliberately fired,
A mob chased him but he escaped.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
DESPERATE NEGRO
SHOOTS 2 OFFICERS
AT ROCKY FORD, coLoa POLICE
CHIEF AND NIGHT MARSHAL
ARE MURDERED

Rocky Ford, Colo, July 5.-Robert
Harris, a negro, shot and instantly
killed Chief of Police A. B. Craig and
mortally wounded Jacob Ripper, night
marshal mere last night, when the Of
ficers went to Harris home to place
him under arrest for creating a dis
turbance. The negro resisted arrest,
and during scuffle in the house, Har-
ris seized Chief Craig's pistol from its
holster and fired upon the chief and
then shot Marshal Ripper. The negro
fled. A posse was promptly formed
and spent the greater part of the
night in pursuit of the murderer.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
NEW DEMOCRATIC DAILY

Roswell, Y. NJ, July 5.-A new
democratic, eight-page, morning pa.
per will be started in Roswell Aug
ust IS, 1t is backed by the demo
cratic territorial central committee,
and will be published from the office
of the Roswell Printing company,
which office has been publishing the
Register-Tribune, viii Robinson edi.
tor. Captain B. F, Harlow, manager
for the Roswell Printing company, a
democrat, and who will have
the controlling stock in the new daily,
states that it win be primarily a
newspaper, yet staunchly advocating
and supporting democratic princi-
ples." Correspondence from every
city, town and hamlet will be covered
md unlimited service will be used.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
PLAN FEDERATION
IN south AMERICA
STATE DEPARTMENT VIEWS
WITH INTEREST OUTCOME
OF SECRET CONFERENCE

Washington, July 5.-The state de-
partment is awaiting with consider
able interest the confirmation of the
report that a secret meeting of dele
gates representing the governmnts
of Venezuela, Columbia, Ecuador,
Peru and Bolivia is now being held
for the purpose, it is alleged, to dis
cuss proposal to form a federation
of these five South American repub-
lies under the name of Gran Colum-
bio." On several occasions during
the past hundred years attempts were
made to form considerations of some
of the South and Central American
republics, but the attempts were nev-
er successful
The state department does not an
ticipate the probability at the present
time of the formation of an actual
political federation of the South
American republics named, but fully
realizes that any movement in that
direction is principally aimed 0
counteract the growing influence of
the United States in the political af-
fairs of South America, an influence
which is steadily growing and which
is known to be extremely distasteful
to the people of the Latin-American
republics Of South America and Cen
tral America.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-05
Southwest Fairly Baking

Kansas City, July 5.-No relief from
hot, dry weather in the southwest was
predicted by the United States wealth
er fofecaster bere today. Indication
were that TINS would be the fourth
day of extreme heat over the entire
section and that yesterdays s maximum
temperature of 1Os would be equailed.
Threatened with an ice famine con
sumers of that commodity are giving
serious consideration to economy in
its use. At o'clock this morning
the thermometer registered S4 degrees
here, at st. Joseph, Omaha and Des