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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
FUNERAL OF GEORGE
SCHOENY Held TODAY
MEMBERS OF LODGES TO WHICH
HE BELONGED ATTENDED IN
LARGE NUMBERS

The funeral of the late George
Schoeny was held this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock from the home, corner of
Tenth and Jackson. A large number
of friends, including members of the
Typographical Union, Modern Wood
men of America, Red Men and Fra
ternal order of Eagles, were present
The Optic force attended in a body.
Rev. Edgar c. Anderson, pastor of
the First Methodist church, conducted
the services. Interment was in Ma
sonic cemetery and the Woodmen had
charge of the services at the grave.
The pail bearers were: E. ]. Scott
and R. G. Taylor, from the Typograph-
ical Union; David Flint, from the I'M
proved Order of Red Men; e. c. Ward
from the Eagles; Bred Phillips and
Bernard B. Mizer, from the Modern
Woodmen. Many beautiful floral
pieces were sent by the various orders
o which Mr.. Schoeny belonged and
~ friends OF. the family.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
PRESIDENT WILL
VETO WOOL BILL
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MADE TO.
DAY, FOLLOWING MEETING =
OF CABINET

Washington, Aug. President
Taft will veto the wool revision bill.
This fact was made certain today, fol
lowing the fourth cabinet meeting
of this week. 1t was also stated that
MIR. TaAt will veto the cotton bill, with
the amendment for a revision of the
iron and steel schedule, and the free
list bill. 1t was said the president
will argue before the people on his
western "trip, against the unneces-
sary upsetting Of business through tar
iff revision not based on information
from the tariff board.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
PRESIDENT TO SEE
A Mine EXPLOSION
WILL ATTEND TWO DAYS DEM
oNsTRATIoN OF SCIENTIFIC
RESCUE WORK.

Washington, Aug. 17.-President
Taft and 10000 miners will watch an
actual mine explosion at Pittsburg
on October 26. They will be told the
causes of explosions, will be shown
the most scientific manner of avoid
ing them, and will see demonstra-
tions in mine rescue work.
The demonstrations will be given
by the Bureau of Mines to school
miners in the prevention of accidents
and caring for entombed men.
The first day there will be an ex-
plosion of coal dust in the expert
ment gallery and tests of safety
lamps in gas. The dangers of cleo
trio sparks in gas and coal dust will
be shown. A class of miners will be
trained in the use of the oxygen he'll
met in firedamp.
In the afternoon there will be an
actual mine explosion in the expert
mental shaft of the bureau at Bruce
ton, Pa. Coal dust will be allowed
to accumulate and black powder, the
use of which is strongly opposed by
the bureau in mines where there are
dangerous conditions, will be used
as a warning.
Next morning in the Pittsburg
baseball park, the president and
others will see an explosion of coal
dust in temporary steel gallery. A
rescue corps with oxygen helmets
will rush into the smoke-filled gal
lery and go through the methods OF
rescue. Imaginary victims of the ex-
plosion will be brought forth and
given first aid.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
roao vlsrrs rHE HUB

Boston. Aug. 17.-Roston gave a
hearty welcome to Admiral Togo to.
day. After exchanging greetings with
the city officials this morning the dis
tiuguished Japanese naval comman-
der was escorted to the Charlestown
navy yard, where he was greeted with
a vice admiral's salute of fifteen guns.
After taking luncheon with Captain
Dewitt Coffman, the commandant OF
the yard, Admiral Togo inspected the
dry dock, the machine shops and the
several battleships, cruisers and sub
marine boats now at the yard. After
leaving Charlestown the party were
taken in automobiles to Quincy for
an inspection of the plant of the Fore
River Shipbuilding company. Tonight
Admiral Togo dimes at the Algonquin
club with Governor Foss and and other
notables and tomorrow he is expect
ed to visit the Boston public library,
the art museum and Harvard Univer-
sity before departing for Buffalo late
in the afternoon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17

to avert strike, offered to appoint
royal commission to investigate
and report amendments desirable for
adjusting the differences. The rail-
way managers consented but the men
refused.
This afternoon thousands of troops
are speeding to the strike centers. A
whole brigade of mahcine guns was
ordered out in London. 1t is asserted
that unless matters are adjusted by
Tuesday, the strike will be extended
to the export trade. 1t is estim .tei
that 100000 men will obey today )
strike order.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
oRozco RULES JUAREz.

Juarez, Mex. Aug. 17.-Carefully
selecting 200 men of Colonel Estra-
da's forces, General Pascual Orozco,
who arrived in the city on the even
ing train from Chihuahua last night,
made raid on the gambling houses
of this city, closing all of them, and
is now holding the proprietors AMI
patrons of those places with Gordon
of the soldiers, in the middle of street
and lecturing them on the prevalence
of gambling and other forms of law
lessness in the city. Mayor Medina,
the new head of the municipal gov
ernment, of this city, who was lieu
tenant colonel In the insurrecto
army, was arrested by order of Gen
eral Orozco and is now in jail
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
PLAN STATUE FOR DAVIS

Frankfort, KY, Aug. 1.-THE JEFF
ferson Davis Home association is
planning the erection of a statue Of
the former president of the Confeder-
ate states on an eminence in Todd
county, overlooking the park which
now marks the site of the Davis farm.
1t is expected that the next Kentucky
Legislature will be asked to make an
an appropriation for the purpose. The
association also is working on plar
for memorial highway to connect
the Davis and the Lincoln homesteads.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
TO SOLICIT STUDENTS.

To work in the interest of larger
enrolment at the Normal University
this year, DR.. Frank H. H. Roberts,
president of that institution, left last
night for trip of several days
duration to the southern part of the
territory. Dr. Roberts will speak
before the teachers institute in Por-
tales. He will visit large number
of places in the Pecos valley and
will go to Ell Paso, Tex, before re-
turning. DR.. Roberts expects larger
number of students from Southern
New Mexico this year than ever be-
fore. e40f
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
LAURIER IN QUEBEC.

Montreal, Aug. t7.-Sir Wilfrid
Laurier opened his Quebec campaign
today at Three Rivers. where he ad-
addressed a great demonstration of
Liberals. Tomorrow he will go to the
city of Quebec, returning thence to
Montreal. The Premier attaches
much Importance to the campaign in
this province, owing to the wide
prevalence here of the Nationalist
sentiment, which is regarded as one
of the most disturbing elements with
which the Liberals have to cope in
the present fight.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
MARTIAL LAW IS TO FOLLOW
TROOPS MOBILlZED TO COPE
WITH RIoToUs STRIKERS
OF EMPIRE
ALL BUSINESS IS PARALYZED
IN SOME OF THE LARGER CEN
TIERS FAMINE CONDITIONS
PREVAIL

London, Aug. 17.-An industrial war
throughout Great Britain was declared
today. The employees of the railroads
throughout the empire will be called
cut at once. This will completely par
alyze the railway system of the United
Kingdom and seriously affect the larg-
er centers where already famine con-
ditions prevail. Troops have been
modified here and at Liverpool and
martial law is to be Immediately de-
clared with view to controlling the
situation which is critical, owing to
the ugly mood of the strikers. Riot
ing is already reported in several
cities which has resulted in bloodshed.
At Aldershot the military authori-
ties are taking every precaution to in
sure the working of the railways. Ev-
cry solder in the Aldershot command
has been placed under orders for duty.
Previously only the cavalry and in
fantry had been under orders, but to-
day the royal engineers, the army SER
vice corps and the field and garrison |
were instructed to have every
nan ready to move on a moments
office.
Three regiments of cavalry and
hree batteries OF royal horse artillery
we're today moved direct to London,
10 be followed at short intervals by |
an infantry battalion of field artillery,
the royal engineers and the medical
units of the command.
Premier Asquith as a last resort
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
RIGHT SECURED
THIS WAS ONLY REQUIREMENT
NECESSARY TO INSURE NEW
SHORT LINE ROUTE
MONEY FROM BOND ISSUE
$1oo,ooo,ooo TO BE VOTED AT THE
OCTOBER MEETING TO PRO-
VIDE FUNDS

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 1.-THE Santa
Fe extension from Dodge City south
west through Ford and Gray counties
is to be completed and in operation
into Haskell county by July next
This is the official assurance given
to w. J. Fitzgerald, president of the
Dodge City Commercial club, by Presi-
dent E. P. Ripley of the Santa Fe COM
|pany, providing Ford and Gray coun-
ties comply with the proposition made
by MIR. Ripley This proposition made
ir writing and signed by Mr.. Ripley,
is that the right of way through these
counties be furnished free of cost to
the railroad company. This is the only
requirement, no bonds being asked and
no money bonus Of any kind being
required.
The new line is to be built with the
money secured by the one hundred
million dollar bond issue to be voted
by the Santa Fe stockholders at the
October meeting. 1t will go south
west to near Santa Fe in Haskell coun-
ty and there branches. one line going
to Santa Fe, New Ulysses and John
son, and the other line going south
west to Hasoton and Through southeast
Morton county Into Oklahoma ana
New Mexico to junction with the
main line near Colmor, N. NJ. The
five railroadless counties will then
have transportation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
CHARGED WITH FRAUD.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 17.-Charged
with conspiracy to defraud the gov
ernment by securing a contract to
supply coal to ports in Alaska in 1908
at an alleged excessive price per ton,
John HI. Bullock, former president of
the John ]. Sesnon company at Sc
attic and Alaska, was arrested in
this city yesterday by United States
Marshal Colwell Bullock was re-
leased later on $2.5OO bond to appear
before the United States court. in Ia
coma, Wash.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
NEEnHAM BOUND OVER.

In the court of Justice Pablo Vigil
on the West side, NJ. L. Needham
was this morning given hearing on
the charge of stealing the purse of
Mrs. Beatrice Ortiz Tuesday even
ing. Needham did not attempt to
make defense. He was bound over
to the grand jury and his bond was
fixed at 81, 900, which he said he could
furnish Needham has retained Her
bert w. Clark as his attorney. 1t
is said he will put up a strong de-
fence if an indictment is returned
against him by the grand jury.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
MONTANA ELks IN SESSION.

Anaconda, Mont, Aug. 17.-Elabor-
ate decorations Of purple and white
the official colors of the order,
greeted the army of Elks who rallied
here today from all parts of Mon
tana for their annual state reunion.
Arriving trains this morning brought
large delegations of visitors from
Butte, Helena, Great Falls and nu-
merous other points. The official
program covers two days, but the
majority of the visitors are expected
to remain over Saturday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
MEXICAN EDITOR pEFIEs COURT

Guadalajara, Mex, Aug. !17.-En-
dique Villasenor, editor of Ell Cato, a
local newspaper, which recently car
ried an insulting acrostic directed OF
Americans, has been imprisoned, pre-
sumably as a result of a complaint
filed with the supreme court Of the
state by the American consul. In an
extra edition of Gel Gato," the Judge
who ordered the arrest is termed zig
norant and dishonored' and the
authorities are accused of passing
over justice and acting in defiance
Of the law to please the Americans.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
The CHAMPION RAINMAkER

The dry farmers are overlooking a
good bet every day they allow to go
by without hiring Louis G. Ilfeld as a
rainmaker. Every time Mr.. Ilfeld
takes his auto and goes fishing a ter
rental Iain occurs. Last evening M.
Ilfeld. accompanied by a party, includ-
ing two ladies, got stuck in the mud
while returning from Kroenig's lakes,
the downpour having occurred in spite
of the fact that clear skies were smil-
ing when Mr.. Ilfeld set sail. The par
ty walked seven miles to Las Vegas
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
NEARs s1sT MILESTONE

Vienna, Aug. 1.-THE venerable
Emperor Francis Joseph will be eighty
one years old tomorrow Beyond re-
ceiving the customary congratulations
he will make no special observance
of the anniversary, but will pass the
day in quiet at Ischil, where he has
resided the most of the time since hiS
recent illness. His subjects through
out the dual empire, however. Will
celebrate the day as usual with ma
tional reioicings.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
AUSTIN WINS 21 GAMES

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 1.-THE Austin
team of the Texas league, has broken
both the National and American rec
ords for straight victories, winning its
twenty-frst consecutive game yester-
day at Houston. Its showing now is
within eight games of the worlds rec
ord, held by the Corsicana team in the
old North Texas league in 1892. The
American league record for consecu-
tive victories is nineteen and the Ma
tional league record is twenty.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
DIR. WILEY EXPOSES
"ShADi" DECISIONS
PURE FOOD EXPERT TELLS HOW
ADVERSE RULINGS WERE
CHANGED OVERNIGHT

Washington, Aug. 17.-Dr. Harvey
w. Wiley added another sensation to
the house inquiry today, when he de
clared that a ruling adverse to the
corn syrup manufacturing interests,
promulgated by the bureau of chemis-
try, the food and drug inspection board
and Secretary Wilson, was suddenly
changed into favorable opinion with
out reference to him or his associates.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
ACCIDENT DELAYS TRAINS

The side rod on the locomotive
drawing Santa Fe train No. broke
yesterday near Seligman, Ariz. AS a
result eastbound traffic was delayed
several hours. Trains Nos. and 4,
due here at $40 and 11:15 respec-
lively, were five or six hours late. No.
8. which is due here at 1920 a. M,
did not get in until nearly 3 O'Clock
this morning. Traffic was resumed
on the regular schedule today.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17

]. G. Shaw, the Denver representa-
tive of the Loudowici Celadon Roof
ing company, is in the city figuring on
the tile roofing for the proposed Elks'
club house. The company Mr.. Shaw
is with is the largest terra Gotta tile
roofing manufactury in the country,
having plants at Coffeyville, Kan,
Chicago, New Lexington, o., and Al
fred, N. Y.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
wEDs ARMY LIEUTENANT.

Charles Town, W. Va, Aug. IL
Zion Protestant Episcopal church of
this city was the scene of brilliant
gathering today for the marriage of
Miss Cecilia Davenport, daughter
of Mr.. Arthur Davenport, and Lieu
tenant Paul A.. Larned, U. S. A., son
of the late Colonel Larned, who was
for many years dean of the United
States Military Academy at West
Point.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
CENTRAL TO BE EXTENDED,

!. Roswell, N. NJ, Aug. I'D. F.
Thomas, of Roswell, promoter of the
Portales sugar beet industry, has 81
cablegram from Tracy Holland. his
representative in Paris, saying the
bonds have been floated for the i'm
mediate building of the sugar plant
and the extension of the New Mexico
Central railroad from Torrance to Ft.
Worth. The bonds are for $4,000, 900.
The sugar plant is to cost s1,000,000.
Mr.. Thomas believes the work on the
plant will be started within sixty
days. 1t is the intention of the pro-
moters to take over the present line
of the New Mexico Central from Tor
rance to Santa Fe.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
comPERs TO TOUR wEsT


Washington, Aug. 17.-San1uei Com
pers, president OF the American Fede-
ration of Labor, left today on a tour
OF the west and northwest that will
last about two months and extend
over a number of states. He will visit
many of the large cities and inciden-
tally will consult with the leaders of
organized labor in regards to the de-
tense fund and other plans to aid
the men who are soon to be put on
trial in Los Angeles for the alleged
dynamiting of the Times building in
that city. Mr. Gompers' first stop
ping place will be Denver, after which
he is to visit Salt Lake City, Butte,
Spokane, Seattle, Vancouver, Tacoma
and Portland. Labor day will find
him in San Francisco, where he will
deliver the address before the organ.
lied labor bodies of that city and vicin-
ity. A number of other California
cities will be visited before he re-
turns east.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
EDITORS AT SIOUX CITY

Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 17.-What
promises to be one of the most sue
cessful meetings in the history of the
upper Des Moines Editorial associa-
tion began here today with large at
tendance of the members and their
families. Business and pleasure COM
bined will keep the editors busy for
two days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
CARNIVAL AT coMANcHE

Comanche, Okla, Aug. 1.-THE
ninth annual carnival of Comanche
opened today, with aeroplane flights
baseball games, band contests and
numerous other attractions as features
of the three days program. The town
is rapidly filling with visitors.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
COL. EDWARDS RETiREs

Washington, Aug. 17.-After more
than thirty-seven years service, CO..
onel Frank A. Edwards of the cavalry,
was transferred to the retired list of
the army today on his own applica-
ton. He is native of Pennsylvania,
but was appointed to the service in
1S73 from the District of Columbia.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
AUSTRALIAN CARDINAL DEAD

Sydney, N. S. W., Aug. 17.-Cardi-
nal Moran died suddenly yesterday.
He was found on the floor of his bed
room in Manly place in state of col
lapse. Death followed an attack of
syncope.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
PoPE,s TEMPERATURE NORMAL

Rome, Aug. 17.-The pope's temper
ature was normal today. The condition
of the pontiff. because of this. showed
some improvement.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-08-17
GAS NEW MEXICO, THURSDAY, AUGUST u, 1911.
CONFEREES AGREE ON COMPROMISE:
STATEHOOD NOW SEEMS ASSURED

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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-10-13
27. a I.

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ausgeIanbten 2eute duf Qeute trafen,
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nie elm 2auffeuer, BON Muno III
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linb brang dud gu Dem lllmenbpie.
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te bic S9redensna9ri9t Sueetraael,
bate ii9 abgetebrt, NOR bonn ScSe
segansen, pieber in bas 6aus 6ins
elm. 2angIam, eans lansIam ais
miifie er rditen Spii9en isosm S9rita
te, I'm fir ben fplsenOen &raft gu
gepinnen.
Drinnen fam ibm 6rau Reicb-
mann entsegen. sic mar IeidenblaB
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brunsen mar.
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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1911-10-13
26. aapttel I.

@raf Ggon batts oen goten, ben
Sartmut nab ,SDlfenftein geionbt,
a~bsefangen, bebor er nod pDlig Ods
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fam Sartmut ibm entsegen. @in
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