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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1911-05-31

TO the Defendant, Handy Michen:
And if he be dead his unknown heirs
at law or devses and any and all per-
sons who might claim through or un-
der hin, or either of them:
Take Notice that the complaint in
this action was filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for Lexington county, South Carolina,
at Lexington, in the county CT Lex
ington, in the State of South Carolina.
on the eth day of April, A D. 1911.
ALBERT NJ. BOOZER,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Lexington, S. c., April q, 10i1.-31
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
POVERTY WAS her MOTIVE
CONFESSED SHE WOULD RATHER
SEE BABY BOY DEAD,
THAN STARVING
CASE EXTREMELY PATHETIC
GAVE LITTLE FELLOW CARBoLIc
ACID WHEN HE ASKED FOR
DRINK OF WATER

Albany, y. Y, March 6.-Charged
with the murder of her own child, Mrs.
Edith Melber, of Schenectady, was
placed on trial here today. On jan
uary 13, last, the body of her little
boy was found in the weeds on the
outskirts of Albany. The face had
been terribly burned by acid. After
a long investigation, Mrs. Melber was
arrested and confessed. She said
she had been ordered to take the boy
from a Schenectady orphan asylum be-
cause she could not pay his board.
Admission was refused at an Albany
institution. She purchased carbolic
acid and some candy, walked to the
place where the body was found and
poured acid down the child's throat,
when he asked for a drink of water.
Then she kissed him, laid the body on
the ground and took the next train
for Schenectady.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
CLAYTON COURT OPENS

Clayton, N. NJ, March 6.-The
March term of the district court for
Union county opened here today with
Judge Clarence ]. Roberts of Ration
on the bench. The greater part of
the day was consumed in organiza-
tion of the court for business and the
empanelling of the juries. This ses-
cion of court is expected to be busy
one and Judge Roberts believes he
will be able to dispose of number
of the cases now on the dockets of
the court. But one murder case is
on the criminal docket although there
are number of criminal actions of
less serious nature District Attor-
ney o. T. Toombs will have charge of
the prosecutions. John Joerns, clerk
of the court, and W. 3. Gortner, court
stenographer, both of Las Vegas, are
attending court in their official capa-
cities.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
Direct LEGISLATION
Will PROVE COSTLY
THE COLORADO SUPREME COURT
COURT RULES LAWS MUST
BE PUBLISHED

Denver, March 6.-The Colorado
supreme court today, in answer to a
legislative inquiry, ruled that all pro-
posed constitutional amendments and
all initiated and referred laws must
be- published in full in one paper in
each county of the state for four con-
secutive weeks. The court declined
to answer similar inquiry from
Governor Sharofth on the ground he
had no right to ask regarding the
constitutionality of bill until it was
before him for approval. Under this
decision, the governor cannot ask, the
advice of the court regarding the con-
stitutionality of a measure before he
has taken action on it. The decision is
regarded as a blow to the proposed
constitutional amendment, putting in
to effect the initiative and refer
endum.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
ANOTHER JOB FOB HUGHES

Washington, March Git is ex-
pected that President Taft will soon
announce the personnel of the com.
mission provided for by the postof-
flee appropriation law for the consid-
GRAFTON of the proposed increase in
the rate on second class mail matter.
BY the terms of the act the COM
mission will be required to report by
not later than December 1, next.
While no definite conclusions as to
the personnel have been reached, it
is suggested, because the act provides
that one of the members be judicial
officer of the United States, as not
unlikely that Justice Hughes Of the
supreme court may be the head OF
the commission.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
TOO MANY GENERALS

Albuquerque. N. NJ, March 6.-That
there are too many officers and not
enough men in the rebel army in
Mexico to admit of any possibility for
successful revolution at the pres
ent time, is the opinion expressed by
Judge w. w. Bogel, county Judge
of Preside county, Texas, who Is in
the city from Maria on brief visit
the guest of B. F. Adams, an old time
friend. There are too many generals
among the rebels" said Judge Bogel.
"and there isn't general in the en-
tire army powerful enough to issue
orders that will be obeyed by both
officers and men. None of the genera 5
are practical military men and there
is no organization whatever among
the troops"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
SECURITIES WORTH
100000 Are Stolen
NEW YORK BROKER VICTIM OF
A PIcKPoCKET-THEFT
CLEVERLY EXECUTED

New York, March 6.-Securities
with a market value of more than
100000, we're stolen from the pocke-
of George Bancroft, a broker, as he
was on his way to deposit them in g
safe deposit vault, last Thursday. The
pickpocket substituted an envelope
for the one taken and Mr.. Bancroft
did not discover the theft until to-
day.
The robbery evidently was done by
a person thoroughly familiar with Mr.
Bancroft's habits of depositing securi
ties on Thursday. The envelope sub
stituted so closely resembled the or
iginal that it deceived Mr.. Bancroft
who deposited it, and it was not un
til his son went for the securities
this morning, that the robbery was
discovered.
So bold was the robbery, committed
in broad day light in the heart oi
the financial district, that it came
to the police like bomb shell. Years
ago Inspector Byrnes drew deac
line across the city at Fulton street
below which he ordered no crook OF
pickpocket should go, even on an
innocent errand, under penalty OF in
stant trouble with the police. Crooks
soon learned the order was meant
for them and for years the financial
district had been the safest place II
the world.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
LoRIMER RECEIVES OVATION

Chicago. March 6.-Admirers of
William Lorimer, to the number of
several thousand greeted him here
yesterday upon his return from Wash
ington. Two hundred and fifty auto
mobiles, forming a parade headed by
two bands escorted the senator from
the station to his residence where an
enthusiastic reception followed. Sen
ator Lorimer was accompanied by for
mer Judge Hanecy and five detectives
who met him at Fort Wayne, Ind
When he passed through the station
to the street his followers shouted
themselves hoarse and it required sew
enty policemen to keep the crowds
from swarming over his escort.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
VICTIMS MOSTLY CHILDREN
WHEN FILM BECAME iGNlTED,
EXPLOSION OCCURRED, cAUs-
ING A PANIC
TRAMPLED And CREMATED
PLAYHOUSE WAS SMALL FRAME
STRUCTURE AND FLAMES
SPREAD QUICKLY

st. Petersburg, March 6.-Ninety
persons, many of whom were chill
dren, were burned to death and forty
others injured, in a fire that de-
stroyed a moving picture theater at
BoDgoie Sunday.
The holocaust was caused by the
accidental ignition of the picture film.
This resulted in an explosion which
scattered the fire to various parts of
the theater. A panic followed and in
the stampede to safety, the main exit
became checked with maddened spec
tators Women and children were
knocked down and trampled upon
Those not killed in this manner, were
cremated by the rapidly spreading
flames, which almost in a thrice en-
veloped the tneater, frame structure
and veritable fire trap.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
JUDGES RETURN HOME
To CONVENE court
MARCH TERM OPENS IN VALEN-
CIA cOUNTY-SESSioN AT
CRUCES AND ROSWELL

Albuquerque, N. NJ, March Court
opened today at Los Lunas for Valen-
cia county, with Judge M. G. Mechem,
who arrived in the city yesteday from
Santa Fe, presiding.
There was a judicial air about the
Santa Fe depot yesterday when four
members of the territorial bench
alighted from Santa Fe trains. They
were Judge Ira A. Abbott, Judge
Frank W. Parker, Judge William H
Pope, and Judge M. G. Mechem.
Judge Parker left later for Las
Cruces where he will convene district
court, and Judge Pope will go to his
district.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
WATER WORKS DESTROYED
INsURREcTos BLOW UP PLANT
FOLLOWING FAILURE TO
CAPTURE TOWN
CITY OF CHIHUAHUAIS CUT OFF
NO TRAINS IN. OR OUT OF BE-
LEAGuERED CAPITAL FOR
SOME DAYS

Ell Paso, Tex, March 6.-Mail adj
vices from Torreon say that American
Consul Carothers has received official
advices of severe fighting at Tapia,
Durango, in which dynamite was used.
The rebels retired after many we're
killed on both sides. They succeeded
in destroyeing the water works.
There have been no trains north,
in or out of Chihuahua City since
January 20, and none south since
February 2S. Recent advices deny
that two thousand federals are de-
Tending Chihuahua. "a thousand is
a big estimate" dispatch says.
Felipe Seijas, of Juarez, one of the
men mentioned by the rebel junta at
Washington as having made peace
proposals to the Ell Paso junta, de-
clares he is not acting for the Mex
lean government, but merely as a pri-
vate citizen and old-time friend of
Abran Gonzales. Seijas admits he
was accompanied to Ell Paso by Cruz
Gonzales. cousin of Abran Gonzales,
by J. Garcia Cuadra. the federal tax
collector and by former Governor Cur
ry, of New Mexico. He says Curry
accompanied them merely as a disin-
terested witness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
SENATOR BAILEY RELENrs

Washington, March 6.-Senator Jo-
seph w. Bailey, who, following the
defeat of statehood for New Mexico
Saturday, caused sensation by pre-
senting his resignation, late in the
evening withdrew the resignation, at
the earnest solicitation Of his col
leagues in the senate. Senator Bailey
was urged to reconsider his action
by Governor Colquitt of Texas, who
refused to accept the resignation. The
Texas legislature gave Mr.. Bailey a
vote of confidence, in a resolution
praying that he stay on the job.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
1T WILL BE REINTRODUCED
REPRESENTATIVE STANLEY OF
KENTUCKY TO PUSH MEA-
SURE IN EXTRA SESSION
HAS PROMISE OF SUPPORT
ANNOUNCES LEADERS OF HOUSE
WILL WORK FOR ITS EARLY
ADOPTION

Washington, March GA search
ing congressional inquiry into the ex'
istence and operations of the SO.
called Steel Trust" will be one OF
the first actions taken by the incom-
ing congress, according to Representa-
tive Stanley of Kentucky. Mr.. Stan
ley introduced a resolution in the
closing hours OF the last congress,
providing for such an inquiry, but it
failed of action in the rush. He says
he has assurances from the democra-
tic leaders that the resolution will be
days of the coming extra session.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
Bio Fire In Nashville

Nashville, Tenn, March 6.-Fire,
starting in the rear of the six-story
building occupied by the J. H. Fall
Hardware company, yesterday result
ed in the almost complete destruction
of the northern half of the block.
The loss, the greater part of which
is covered by insurance, is estimated
at 100000. The building adjoining
on the south, occupied by Sol Frank
lin and company, dry goods, was al
most entirely destroyed. The build
ing occupied by the Nashville Out
fitting company, was almost ruined,
while the building adjoining that and
occupied by Abernathy, Langham and
Shook, clothiers, was badly damaged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
OWENS ACTION is NO TEST
VOTE REJECTING okLAHoMAN'S
ILLEGAL PROPOSAL DIDN'T
SOUND SENTIMENT
ARIzONA'S BASICLAW ARRIVES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE WILL GIVE AN
OPINION ON IT IN THE
NEAR FUTURE

Washington, March eff the extra
session of congress, which convenes
on April 4, adopts a joint resolution
approving the constitution of New
Mexico the territory may become a
state at once. This is stated on re-
liable authority to be the view of
President Taft. To make the matter
perfectly clear the following section
of the enabling act is quoted:
And if congress and the president
approve said constitution and the said
separate provisions thereof, or, if the
president approves the same and con-
gress fails to disapprove the same dur
ing the next regular session thereof,
then and in that event the president
shall certify said facts to the governor
of New Mexico, who shall, within
thirty days after the receipt of the
notification from the president of the
United States, issue his proclamation
for the election of the state and county
officers, the members of the state
legislature and representatives in con-
gress, and all other officers provided |
for in sad constitution, all as herein |
after provided; said election to take
place not earlier than sixty days nor
later than ninety days after said pro
clamation by the governor of New
Mexico ordering the same
The presidents view is, that gener-
ally taken, this section uses the
words next regular session" to apply
only to tacit approval of the consti-
tuition. The first foregoing sentence
"if congress and the president ap-
prove" does not specify any particular
session.
AS previously stated, it is evident
that, failing positive approval at the
extra session, New Mexico will be-
como a state at the expiration of the
following regular session unless con-
gress specifically disapproves.
It is understood the president as
everyone else, does not regard the
vote on Owens freak Arizona amend
ment to the house resolution as any
test of the sentiment on New Mexico.
On the contrary, the Owen PROPOSE
tion barefaced excuse for a fill
buster, served merely to show what
strength the Arizona constitution may
command in the senate. The vote in
no way affected the status of the New
Mexico document.
The constitution ratified by the peo-
pie of Arizona, with the certified vote,
has reached the president and has
been transmitted to the attorney gen.
eral with instructions to examine and
make recommendation as to its ap-
proval or disapproval
1t appears certain that Mr.. Taft will
take action on the Arizona constitu.
tion during the extra session so that
In the event of its approval, congress
may take immediate action on state
hood for both territories.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
WESTERN, RAILROADS
OBEY RATE RULING
NOTIFY INTERSTATE COMMISSION
OF WITHDRAWAL OF AD-
VANcED TARIFFS

Washington, March Elm accord
ance with the agreement among the
railways of the Western Trunk Line
association, the western lines have
notified the Interstate Commerce
Commission that they will cancel the
proposed advances in commodity
rates and accept the recent ruling of
the commission. Already the Chicago
& Northwestern has cancelled its
tariffs and it is expected that within
the next three days all the western
roads will have taken similar action.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
MISSING OFFICER LOCATED

San Francisco, March 6.-According
to a report brought in by the Orient
al liner Asia which arrived Sunday,
General Sir Hoover Macdonald, for
merly of the British admiralty who
was supposed to have committed
suicide in Paris in lodging house
in 1908, is engaged in drilling troops
of the Chinese army. officers of the
Steamer Asia learned the story, they
said from the officers of the British
cruiser Kent, now at Honolulu who
got word of MacDonald's whereabouts
while on the Oriental station.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
DISMISSED EoR eRAFTINe

Washington, March 6.-Arthur M.
Travers, chief clerk to the third as
sistant postmaster general, was dis
missed from the federal service today
by Postmaster General Hitchcock,
who, in a statement, declared Trav-
ers had been guilty of manipulating
postage stamps for his own financial
benefit.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
NEW PRESIDENT CHOSEN

Puerto Cortez, Honduras, March 6.
Francisco Reltran has been agreed
upon as provisional president of Hon.
duras to serve until a successor to
President Davilla is elected in Octo-
ber. The two weeks deadlock in the
peace conference was broken Satur.
day night and the agreement was
signed Sunday.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
Infantry Relieves Artillery

San Diego, Calf, March Com
pany H. of the Eleventh u. S. In
fantry, reached Tia Juana, Calf, OPP
posite Tia Juana, Mexico, Lower Cali
fornia, from Monterey today, and the
artillery from Fort Rosecrans was re-
lieved from boundary patrol duty. The
infantry will endeavor to patrol the
line from Tia Juana to Calexico, a
distance of one hundred miles.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
ENGLAND IS AROUSED
BY MORMON ACTIVITY
BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO RE.
PORTS OF RECRUITING OF
YOUNG GIRLS

London, March 6.-Home Secretary
Churchill today stated in the house
of commons that the attention of the
government had been attracted to
the recent allegations of Mormon
activity among women in this coun-
try and that it has begun an investi-
cation. While he had no official in
formation to support the assertions
that young girls were being induced
to emigrate to Utah, there was no
doubt, the secretary said, that the
matter was causing deep concern and
he proposed to investigate it exhaust
lively.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
THIRTY INJURED IN FIRE

Cleveland, March 6.-Today's toll
of persons injured in an early morn
ing fire, that destroyed the three-story
apartment building at 1886 East Ninth
street, shows thirty persons hurt,
some through the collapse of floors,
but most of them in leaping from
windows. Three may die.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
FLIES ACROSS MEDITERRANEAN

Nice, France, March 6.-Lieutenant
Bague, accomplished sensational
and daring feat yesterday by flying
over the Mediterranean from Antilles
to the little island of Gorgona, off
the Italian coast. He covered more
than 200 kilometers (124.5 miles,
establishing a new record for over
sea flights. This he did without the
assistance of tugs, torpedo boats or
any other crafts to guide him or add
to his confidence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
NEGRO PRISONER MURDERED

Shawnee. Okla, March 6.-Follow-
ing an alleged assault on his daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. Woods, Saturday night,
]. c. williams, of McLoud, shot Lee
Brown, a negro while in custody of
two deputy sheriffs at the McLoud
depot waiting for train early Sun
day morning. The negro was hand
cuffed. Williams surrendered to the
officers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
sHEEHAN REPLIES TO DIX

New York, March 6.-After consul
tation with his Tammany supporters,
William F. Sheehan issued stateE
ment Yesterday in which he accuses
Governor Dix of yielding to those
who have been "obstructing the cleo
tion of the regularly chosen candi-
date of the party for United States
SENATOR" and says he will not, under
any circumstances withdraw as the
democratic caucus nominee. Charles
F. Murphy the Tammany leader, said
Mr.. Sheehan's statement spoke for
itself. He would not add to it.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
PROF.. EMERY RETAINED

Washington, March 6.-Professor
Henry c. Emery has been designated
by President Taft to continue as
chairman of the tariff board, accord
ing to an executive order issued from
the White House, officially appointing
Thomas w. Page and former Repre-
sentative William M. Howard, of
Georgia, as additional members of
the board. Professor Emery is to re-
ceive salary of $500 a year while
his four associates are each to re-
ceive $500.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
SHEEP MAN is FROZEN

Carrizozo, n. NJ, March 6.-Bern-
ard Barlag. sheep man, was found
dead in a cave in the mai pals, seven
miles from here Saturday by Captain
Henley and George Lee. Justice OF
the Peace Massie appointed jury of
six men who went out to the dead
mans hut and held an inquest. The
jury found that Barlag had died from
unknown causes, but found no marks
or signs of violence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
STRIKE IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City, Okla, March c.
In keeping with a strike order issued
Saturday, union street car men of
Oklahoma City struck Sunday and
since then no cars on the Oklahoma
street railway lines have been in op-
Grafton. There has been no violence.
The only demonstration was made
when hundreds of laboring men
marched from Labor hall to the head
quarters of the railway company just
preceding the strike. The state board
of arbitration will meet here tomor-
row.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
SERIOUS TROLLEY WRECK

Pittsburg, March 6.-Thirty passen.
gers were injured, three seriously, yes
terday when a large electric car on
the Chareloi division of the Pittsburg
Railways company left the track at
Castle Shannon, suburb and turned
over. While running around sharp
curve the axle on the first truck snap
ped off, at tangent dragging the
rear trucks with it and then turned
over on it's side on the road.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
WEST VIRGINIA MUST
help BEAR old DEBT
ITS PROPORTION OF VIRGINIA's
OBLIGATION FIXED AT
$7,1s2,507

Washington, March 6.-The sum Of
$71S2,507 was held today by the SUI
preme court of the United States to
be the proportion of the $33,000,00O
old Virginia state debt, which West
Virginia is under obligation to bear
The court left the final determination
of the matter, including the question
of interest, to the two states.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
MINNEAPOLIS SUFFERS
MILLION DOLLAR FIRE
BIG BLOCK IN HEART OF DOWN.
TOWN DISTRICT TOTALLY
DESTROYED

Minneapolis, Mimi, March Cone
of the most disastrous fires this city
has ever known, yesterday destroyed
the Syndicate block on Nicollet ave
nue., between Fifth and Sixth streets
The total loss is estimated at $1,000,
900. Twelve persons were rescued
from upper stories of the burning
building, while the flames were roar
ing around them. Some of these -sus-
tanned slight injuries. but none was
seriously hurt.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
TO RECOUNT BALLOTS
in CHICAGO PRIMARY
COUNTY JUDGE ISSUES ORDER AT
INSTANCE OF {. F. DUNNE,
DEFEATED CANDIDATE

Chicago, March County Judge
Owens today ordered recount Of
the ballots cast at the primary last
Tuesday. The order was issued at
the instance of Edward F. Dunno,
who, on the returns, was defeated
for the democratic mayoralty nomi-
nation by Carter H. Harrison. Judge
Dunno charges gross frauds were
committed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
EMREzzLER MAKES ESCAPE

Reno, New, March 6.-Former
Deputy City Clerk A. F. Cunningham
awaiting removal from the county
Jail to the state prison to begin serv-
ing a nine-year sentence for embez-
element of county funds, escaped
from Jail last night at 11:4O o'clock
by ruse and drag net is now out
to intercept him.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
BLUE ORDERS FOR POLICE

Albuquerque, n. NJ, Farch 6.-Chief
of Police McMillin has issued string
ent orders to his men that they must
not drink while on duty, must not
loiter about saloons and must keep
constantly on the look out for sus-
picious characters.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
BASEBALL Al HOT SPRINGS

Hot Springs, Ark, March 6.-The
All Americans defeated the Brooklyn
team, IL to 1 yesterday afternoon,
in one-sided contest before a large
Sunday crowd of fans. Manager Ow-
ems of Wilmington park, was arrest
ed for violating the Sunday law. No
further action will be taken unless
insisted on by the reform prosecuting
attorney.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-03-06
SLAYER FEIeNs INSANITY

Rome, March 6.--Baron Vincenzo
Paterno, who will have to stand trial
for the murder of Princess Trigona
di SAINT E1oa, has been acting strange
ly for the last "a hours. The attend
ing physicians, however, give it as
their opinion that he is Stimulating
insanity.