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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-28
ForgetfuI.

F~orgetfui.
Miss Flirt-I'm sorry, but you'll n
some other girl soo who will make
o forget me.
Mr.. Stingy-Oh, I can v forget
you.
Miss Flirt-Yes. you can. You did
1t last Christmas.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-09-28

Mrs. Roley-Poor dear, he hasn't
said a word for three weeks.
DR.. Bull-Frog-WeIl, you don't want
him to croak, do you?-Exchange.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
DIVIDEND is PASSED

New York, June 13.-Directors o.
the Denver & Rio Grande railway to
day passed the dividend on the pre-
ferred stock of the company. The
stock has paid per cent since 1901
and last week at a meeting of the
directors it was decided to defer ac
eion on the dividend until the bankers
could look into the roads financial
condition. '9he stock dropped from
So IA to So 1-2 when the dividend
The directors in a statement said
the dividend was passed to conserve
cash resources and insure beyond
question the ability to meet it's own
bond interest and the guarantee on
bonds of the Western Pacific railway.
which the Denver & Rio Grande con-
trolls.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION

There undoubtedly are many per-
sons living in Las Vegas who are
eligible to membership in the New
Mexico society Of the Sons of the
American Revolution.
George S. Klock of Albuquerque, pre-
sident of the society, is anxious that
the membership be increased to such
an extent that subordinate chapters
may be organized throughout the ter.
ritory. At present the society has
only one or two members in Las
Vegas. Those who are interested
should write Mr.. Klock or Frank w
Clancy Of Albuquerque. registar OF
the society. In conjunction with Lew
Wallace chapter of the Daughters of
the American Revolution, the New
Mexico society will celebrate Flag Day
in Albuquerque with a reception and
patriotic program tomorrow evening.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
NO Such Thing
AS Steel TRUST
FORMER vIcE-PRESIDENT or
CORPORATION SAYS AGREE
MENTS ENDED IN 1901

Washington, June 13.-The asser
tion that the formation of the United
States Steel corporation ia 1901 had
put an end to agreements in the steel
industry was made by James Gayley,
former vice-president of the corpora.
tion, today to the house steel Trust"
Investigating committee.
Mr. Gayley. in telling of conditions
existing before that date denied that
combination or agreements existed in
the steel trade today Although al
first opposed to the plan, he now
thoroughly approved the understand
| irgs reached between steel manufac
turers at the conference dinners in
augurated by e. H. Gary, head of the
corporation. Mr.. Gayley said that
prior to 1901, there were agreements
by which manufacturers were appor
toned certain shares of the steel bust
ness and those who failed to get theii
allotted share were taken care of will
a portion of the general profits.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
CAN'T GET TO The COAST
REFiNERlEs OF CALIFORNIA ALSO
GET THEIR SUGAR WITHOUT
PAYING DUTY
NO EXPRESS AGREEMENT
INvEsTleAToRs SEEKS TO LEARN
OF EXISTENCE OF NoN-coM-
PETITIvE ZONES

Washington, June 13.-lEfforts to
discover whether non-competitive
zones have been established by the
American Sugar Refining company in
an effort to control prices, marked
the resumption of the Sugar Trust"
inquiry today Edwin f. Atkins, act
ing head of the sugar corporation, de-
clared that the American Sugar Re-
filming company owned much stock in
sugar refineries in California and that
it did not attempt to compete with
them. He gave as the reason for this
abandonment of the coast business the
freight rate difference of a half cent
a pound on sugar transported from
the eastern refineries. This, he in
sisted, was the principal reason for
the failure Of competition.
Replying to Congressman Baker of
California, Mr. Atkins said the price
of sugar was the same on the Pacific
and the Atlantic coasts but the Pacific
manufacturers are able to sell as far
east as Chicago while the eastern re-
fineries cannot ship further west than
Kansas City and Omaha.
"The reason is that the Pacific
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
ROYALISTS MOVE ON
PORTUGAL'S FRONTIER
GOVERNMENT RUsHES TROOPS
TO BORDER TO REPEL
THREATENED INVASION

Lisbon, Portugal, June 13.-Captain
Couceiero, the royalist leader, is re-
ported to be again preparing to cross
the Portugal frontier. Colonel Bar
relo, the minister of war, today or
dered the Fifth and Sixth regiments
to Casodoes, the Fifteenth regiment.
with Maxim guns, to Braga, the Eighth
cavalry and the Fourteenth infantry
to Villa Real, all fully equipped. The
northern and southern frontiers are
lined with troops at strategic points.
while gunboats are moving in the riv-
ers. Minister Barrelo declares that if
the royalists enter the country they
will be annihilated.
An official decree issued today con-
woes the constitution assembly on
June 10, when the deputies whose
seats have not been contested, will
proclaim the republic of Portugal. On
the following day the provisional gov
eminent will resign, but it is prob
able that its officers will be empower
ed to act until the new government
has been regularly established.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
IMPORTANT ELKs' MEETING.

OF great interest to every member
of the lodge will be the meeting of
the Elks tonight. The building CON-
mittee, which has been considering
the merits of four sets of plans for
the new club home, will likely be
ready to announce its selection and
display the plans for the inspection of
the Elks. Following the adoption of
the plans it will not require long to
advertise for bids and let the contract
for the construction of the building. In
less than two months the contractor
should be at work. A big bunch OF
applications for membership will be
reported upon tonight and many new
applications are expected to come in.
If the proper dispensation from the
grand lodge can be obtained the
Elks may initiate an immense class
on July 4, following the ceremonies
with big banquet in the evening for
the new brothers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
MAKING RAPID PROGRESS.

The sewer gang is making rapid
progress this week. The ditch now
extends from Center street to Doug
las avenue in the alley west of Rail-
road avenue. The manhole is being
built on Center street and that
thoroughfare soon will be opened
once more for traffic on both sides of
the street car tracks. Mayor X. d.
doodall has been given good deal of
grief since the sewerA work began
Many people have discovered since
the alley has been closed that they
need coal and other articles that must
be hauled in on heavy wagons. 1t is
almost impossible for them to be ac-
commodated. The mayor suggests
that people who realize the gang wiH
soon close the alleys back of their
homes or stores should make arrange.
ments to have all the heavy hauling
they are likely to need done before
work is begun on the ditch.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
RAINS PLAY HAVOC
in NORTHERN MEXICO
RAILROAD TRAFFIC SERIOUSLY
INTERRUPTED BY WASH
ING OUT OF BRIDGES

Chihuahua, Mex, June 13.i-Railroad
traffic in northern Mexico, reached
through El Paso, is threatened to be
tied up worse than during the revo-
luton. Many temporary bridges built
to replace those destroyed by the
revolutionists have been washed away
by heavy rains. 1t is not believed
permanent construction can be COM
pleted during the rainy season, which
has just set in. A train filled with
Americans was held up by washouts
1t an insurrecto camp for over "a
hours.
Twenty persons are reported to
have been drowned by the washing
away of Santa Eulalia, village Is
miles to the east of Chihuahua, fol
lowing heavy rains which lasted near
ly all night and caused the Chuvisca,
river to overflow The telegraph
wires between this city and Santa
Eulalia are down.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
THOSE ABOARD QUARANTINED
STRICT PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY
HEALTH OFFICERS TO PREVENT
SPREAD OF coNTAeloN
BURIAL WAS MADE AT SEA
BODY OF STRICKEN FOREIGNER
PROMPTLY CAST OVERHEARD
BY OFFICERS OF VESSEL

New York, June 13.-The North
German Lloyd liner Berlin, which
reached here today from Mediterran-
can ports, reported at quarantine that
a steerage passenger was taken i'll
with cholera four days after leaving
Naples and died thirty hours later.
This is the first cholera case reported
on an incoming ship for many months.
The Berlin left Genoa June 1. Ma
pies the next day and Gibraltar June
5. Four days after leaving Naples
Russo Bragio, steerage passenger
from Calibria, was taken suddenly i'll
and for thirty hours suffered violent
cramps and other symptoms of chol-
era. Braggio died June Z and was
Immediately buried at sea.
At quarantine meteorological ex-'
animation Of cultures was at once
begun. The Berlin was thoroughly
disinfected. All of the S36 steerage
passengers will be removed to Hoff.
man Island and probably by tomor-
row morning all the 375 cabin pas.
sengers on the steamer will be re.
leased from quarantine DR.. Doty
health commissioner at quarantine
says he has no fear the contaeion
will get a foothold.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
COST OF LUMBER
ROSE SS PERCENT
KANSAS CITY MAGNATE DE-
cL,ARES THAT SUPPLY AND DE-
MAND CONTROLLED PRICE

Kansas City, June 13.-That the
cost of producing yellow pine lumber
increased SS per cent from 1898 to
1908 and that the supply and demand
and not the Blue Book or price list
issued by the Yellow Pine Manufae-
turers' association. controlled the
price, was the assertion of Charles
S. Keith, president of the Central
Coal and Coke company of this city
on the witness stand today at the
bearing of the states custer suit
against the alleged Lumber Trust"
Mr.. Keith said that while his COM
pany was member of the Yellow
Pine Manufacturers association. there
was no agreement to regulate or con-
troll the prices of yellow pine or to
limit competition in the state of Mis-
souri,. He said the only curtailment
of output recommended by the asso-
citation was in 1904
Mr.. Keith said his company some
times arbitrarily curtails it's (produc-
ton of lumber without consulting rep
resentatives of other lumber interests
because of business policy or the ply
sical conditions under which the lum
Der is produced.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
CREDITORS BEHIND SUITS
THEY ALSO ASK FOR INJUNCTION
AND A FORECLOSURE ON
CERTAIN PROPERTY
2 OR 3 MILLIONS INVOLVED
PETITION ALLEGES PROMOTERS
CORPORATIONS OWE MORE
THAN $5,ooo,ooo

st. Louis, June ia receiver for
all OF the properties of E. G. Lewis at
University City, Mo-, an injunction
restraining the representatives of the
syndicate of magazine publishers
from exercising authority under the
recent agreement taking over the
properties, and foreclosure on all
improved property of the University
Heights Realty G. Development COM
pany, are sought by two suits filed to-
day in the United States circuit court.
The properties are valued, it is said,
at between $2,00O,0O0 and $3,OOO,OOO
The suit for receiver was filed by
twenty-three creditors. Charges are
made against Mr.. Lewis and his com
panies by the creditors in their petit
tions. 1t is represented that all of the
Lewis corporations are insolvent
and that their aggregate Indebtedness
to more than $5,O00,0OO. The
allegation also is made that Lewis
and his wife have left st. Louis and
That Lewis is now engaged in the
work of inducing women to become
members of the American women's
League.
It is charged that ruin, destruction
and death have followed in the wake
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
AMENDMENT ALSO CARRIES
BRIsToW SUCCEEDS IN INSERT
ING PROVISION FOR FED
ERAL SUPERVISION
SHERMAN BREAKS Tie VOTE
PRESIDENT OF UPPER BODY CAST
BALLOT, MAKING ADOP-
TIoN POSSIBLE

Washington, June 13.-The intro
ductior of the Canadian reciprocity
bill was delayed and the senate bust
ness program upset today, when an
unexpected and lengthy debate was
started on protest of Senator Bacon
against the vote of Vice-President
Sherman, who last night broke tie
and adopted the Bristow amendment
to the resolution providing for direct
election of senators.
The senate last night by vote OF
GA to "a adopted resolution, amend
ing the federal constitution to provide
for the election of United States SEN
ators by direct popular vote. The
Bristow amendment giving the fed
eral government supervision in such
elections was adopted by a tie vote.
the president of the senate casting the
deciding vote in the affirmative.
Extensive precedents were cited
against and in support of the vice
presidents action. Senator Penrose,
in charge of the reciprocity matter
sought to hold the debate long enough
to report the bill, but had not sue
ceeded up to late hour this after
noon.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
PROTECTING FOREIGNERS

Cananea, Sonora, Mex, June 13-
Conditions in this section of Sonora
are improving under insurrecto rule
and the government is making every ef-
fort to protect American interests.
Some complaints come in, however,
of minor outrages in the smaller set
Elements. Ten Americans who left
Cananea two weeks ago on business
connected with an America compay
returned today, declaring that theE had
been harrassed constantly. Officials
attribute the unsatisfactory conditions
in the smaller towns to discomfort
on the part of the discharged soldiers
who have not yet settled down to the
sober pursuits of peace.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
KNOX CALLED ON
FOR EXPLANATION
SECRETARY OF STATE MUST
TELL WHAT HE KNOWS ABOUT
A $4,000 VOUCHER

Washington, June ia subpoena
for Secretary of State Knox to appear
and explain the payment to Frederick
Hale, son of former Senator Eu-
gene Hale, of $4,000 from the Canad-
ian boundary fund of the state de-
partment, was issued today by the
house committee on expenditures in
the state department. The money was
said to have been paid on the sole
authority of Mr.. Knox's 20. K" on
a piece of paper attached to an un
signed voucher.
The disclosure as to the Hale pay
ment was but one of series of sur
prises before the committee today
Thomas Morrison, disbursing clerk o.
the state department, said the MISSING
voucher for $2,45O drawn in paymen
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
HYGIENE SUBJECT OF
EXTENDED DISCUSSION
CONFERENCE OF CHARITIES AND
CORRECTION AT BOSTON
TREATS 1T THOROUGHLY

Boston, June 13.-" "Occupational Hy-
giene," was the subject of an address
by DR.. Alice Hamilton of Hull House,
Chicago, at the sectional meeting of
the national conference of charities
and correction in Kingsley hall to.
day. Delegates at a section meeing in
Chapman hall discussed the question
of state supervision of charities. Other
forenoon meetings considered the way
ward child of rural communities; spec
ial types of church work in social re-
form; remedial loan agencies for FAM
lily rehabilitation, the training of so
cial workers and the different phases
oe housing problems.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
GENERAL VILJOEN
DEMANDS ARTILLERY
Ex-BoER WAR HERO TO LEAD Ex-
petition AGAINST SOCIALISTS
IN LOWER CALIFORNIA

Ell Paso. Tex, June 13.-The expe-
dition to Lower California against
the Magoonists, operating there in de-
fiance of Madero and the general gov
ernment, has been delayed again, this
time waiting for artillery. General
r. j. Viljoen, military adviser of Ma
dero. who is to be in charge of the
expedition. wired Madero today that
he would only undertake the expedi-
tion if supplied with field pieces. I'm
til these arrive, he says, he will not
go.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO TUESDAY JUNE 49, 1911

ol a portrait of Former Secretary
Day, and of which the artist received
only $3.50 had been found by mes
senger on the floor of his office. How
ii got there he had no knowledge.
The voucher as found on the floor, ap-
peared complete, Mr.. Morrison said
and contained Former Chief Clerk
Michael's explanation of how the ST.
900 difference had been expended. The
explanation was not made public. 1t
has been contended that the $1,000
was spent in secret service.
In regard to the Hale payment, Mr..
Morrison said that all he knew about
the matter was his direction from
Secretary Knox to pay over the $4,000.
o H. Titteman. Canadian boundary
commissioner, who was called before
the committee, declared that the
$4,000 payment by Hale had never
been explained to him. He said his
original estimate for an appropriation
of $4,000 had been increased to
$4,000 by the state department with.
out his nowledge and that he later
learned the extra $4,000 had been paid
to Hale.
The subpoena served on Secretary
Knox is returnable tomorrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
PANIC CAUSED BY
LIGHTNING BOLT
OVER A THOUSAND PERSONS
DASHED FOR EXITS WHEN
CHURCH WAS STRUCK

Highstone, n j., June 13-The first
day of commencement week at Ped
die Institute, a Baptist preparatory
school here, came near ending trag-
ically last night when lightning struck
the steeple of the Baptist church,
where more than a thousand persons
were crowded together to hear the
annual orations of the graduating
class.
panic resulted when the bolt
struck and shattered the 200 foot
steeple and sent it crashing to the
earth. Instantly every light in the
building was extinguished and the up
per part of the structure caught fire
in dozen places.
The panic, which might have result
ed in the death of many, was over
come BY the cool-headed orchestra
leader, who directed his men to strike
up "The Star Spangled Banner" in
the darkness. The effect was mag
ical ard the outrush of the audience
was stemmed.
Fifty women tainted or collapsed
before the ushers could get the crowd
out OF the building. however, and doz.
ems were bruised and hurt in the jam
through the exits.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13

coast has free raw sugar." said Mr.
Atkins. The refineries there get the
Hawaiian and Philippine sugars with
out duty, while we have to pay $1.S4
duty on each hundred pounds of Gu
bar sugar" he continued.
Mr.. Atkins said he did not know
Mr.. Spreckels, nor what interest the
latter had in various beet sugar com
panies of the West. Il have not been
able to get any information from any
of the companies in which we are
largely interested" said Mr.. Atkins.
I'VE are minority stockholders and
they refuse to tell us anything about
their troubles"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
PRISONERS ARE FREED

Chihuahua, June 13.-All the politi-
cal prisoners in the penitentiary here,
including fourteen Americans and two
Germas, captured in the battle of
Casas Grandes, were liberated last
night. All the prisoners of war will
be paid from the time of their en-
listment. General Orozco, with 1000
men, is reported coming from Sauz,
twenty miles away, to enter the city
today, when it is expected the men
will be paid off and the rebel army
disbanded
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
OIL EXPLOSION
FATAL TO FIVE
FIRE IN A CHEMICAL WORKS AT
ALBANY, N. v, SPREAD TO
STORAGE TANK

Albany, June 13.-Fire, which des
troyed the building of the Albany
Chemical Works in the South end OF
the city this afternoon, reached one
o. the tanks of the Texas Oil company
nearby. and caused fearful explos
ion. Five or six persons are believed
to have been killed in the explosion
The fire at 5 o'clocf was reported un-
der control.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
TORNADO LEAVES
ruin IN ITS WAKE
AT EARvILLE, N. Y, TWiSTER r
SWEPT PATH MILE WIDE AND
FOUR MILES IN LENGTH

Utica, N. Y, June 13.-A tornado
visited the town of Earville near here
last night. 1t unroofed the Riverside
hotel, lifted freight cars from the rails
and hurled them many rods away into
the Chenango river, blew down five
hundred trees and wiped out a half
dozen barns and sheds. There was no
loss of life. The tornado, which last
ed only few seconds, swept bare a
path about mile wide and four miles
in length.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
TWO SALOONS IN
CHICAGO DYNAMITED
EXPLOSIONS OCCURRED SINFUL.
TANEoUSLY WITHIN FOUR
BLOCKS OF EACH OTHER

Chicago, June 13.-Two bombs were
exploded simultaneously early today
on the South side, within four blocks
of one another. Each bomb was ex-
ploded in saloon owned by an Ital-
ian and the police believe they were
set off by members of the Black Hand
IN furthering a blackmailing scheme.
Windows were broken for many
locks around and several persons
were slightly injured.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
no PRoMoTE GOOD ROADS.

Winston-salem, N. c., June 13.-The
annual convention of the North Car.
olina Good Roads association met
here today and will continue in ses-
sion over tomorrow. Nearly every
county of the state has sent delegates
to the gathering.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
TO ABOLISH EXPORT TAX

Ell Paso, Tex, June 13.-The five
pesos export tax on cattle from Mex
leo through insurrecto ports in north
ern Mexico will be abolished Thurs
day. This will be a great relief to
American cattlemen, as this tax made
expectations at a prohibitive profit.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13

of the Lewis enterprises, due to mis-
representations made to investors in
his corporations and securities. 1t is
also charged that the reorganization
plan of the syndicate of publishers is
2 scheme further to deprive the credi.
tors of the corporations of their mon
ey.
Federal Judge Dyer said today that
he would pass upon the petitions to-
morrow.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
COLD Al ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque, June 13.-Overcoats
and rain coats made their appear
ance today when the temperature
dropped and cold rain began falling.
"'he nights make heavy bed clothes
comfortable. Rain is falling through
out middle and northern New Mex
leo, doing great good to crops and
ranges
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
eouLps BUY /. G. AND N.

Palestine, Tex, June ia COM
mittee, said to represent the Gould in
terests, purchased the. International
and Great Northern Railroad at a re-
oeivership sale here today. The road
sold for $12,645,OOO.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
PROCTOR KNOTT DYING.

Lebanon, KY, June 1S.-Former
Governor j. Proctor Knott is critically
i'll at his home near here. Weakened
BY a stroke of paralysis few months
ago, he is threatened by pneumonia.
He is nearly so years old.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
STRIKE BEGINS JUNE 4.

Southampton. England, June 13.-
The long threatened strike of the In
ternational Seamen's union has been
definitely fixed to commence tomor-
row.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
ExlLED OFFICERS TO SPAIN.

Los Angeles, June 1S.-Senor Redo,
deposed governor of Sinaloa, Mex,
and his party, including brother and
sister, will leave here today for New
York, whence they will sail for
Spain.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-06-13
MOTHER, Daughter
and SISTER DROWN
TRIPLE TRAGEDY RESULTS IN
TEXAS WHEN TWO WOMEN
ATTEMPTS TO SAVE CHILD

San Antonio, Tex, June 1S..AMrs.
Lottie Mosh, her daughter and her
sister. Jennie Ellis. were drowned in
a creek near Banders. Tex, lhte yes
terday, while the two first named
were endeavoring to rescue the Ellis
girl who had got beyond her depth
while bathing.