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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
HYDRAULIC PLANT
TO BE INSTALLED
PLANS COMPLETED FOR REsUMP.
TIoN OF CONSTRUCTION WORK
ON cAMFIELp PROJECT

Sometime next week there will be
installed on the site of the Camfield
dam complete hydraulic pumping
plant for use in the construction of
the big storage reservoir. The plant
was purchased in Denver this week
by F. H. Pierce, trustee and contrac-
tor for the Camfield Development
company. 1t was loaded yesterday
and will arrive with little delay. A
carload of steel rails was also pur-
chased by Mr.. Pierce and will be used
by the tram railway which will haul
the construction material to the dam
site.
Mr.. Pierce says the preliminary
preparations for actual construction
CT the dam are practically completed
The tram railway system has been
Lchanged with the elimination of the
trestles. Over 1,70O feet of track has
been laid 1t is expected the work OF
dumping dirt will be begun Monday
or Tuesday.
With the hydraulic system the dirt
will be hauled and dumped into place
by the tram railway. A biz scrape'
and leveler will put it in the proper
position after which it will be flooded
with water and 'puddled" with water
until it soaks into hard, compact
mass. Under this system construc
ton can go on rapidly.
Mr.. Pierce says that the officials Of
the Camfield company are greatly
pleased with the prospects for speedy
completion of the reservoir. Mr.
Camfield and other officials of the
company, including Charles F. Tew
the legal adviser, are expected to be
here next week on visit of inspec
ticn.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
HORSEPLAY TABOOED
in Elk INITIATION
GRAND LODGE ABoLIsHEs HILL
ARloUS STUNTS WHEN NEW
MEMBERS ARE TAKEN IN

Atlantic City, N. j., July 15.-No
more will the intending Elk be COM
PEELED to ride the goat, climb a
creased pole or do other stunts in
connection with his initiation.
The last important action of the
grand lodge of Elks, which has been
in convention here all this week was
to abolish absolutely all horseplay
and hazing in the initiation rites of
the order.
This ends a fight that has been
waged for decade by constantly
growing element in the order, which
contended that the, horseplay de-
TERED many men from presenting
themselves for membership. who
would be towers of strength to the
order.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
At MERCY OF SUGAR TRUST

Washington July 15.-Johi1 Dy-
mond, cane planter of New Orleans,
tcld the house sugar trust investigat-
ing committee today that the cane
growers of Louisiana were absolutely
at the mercy Of the American Sugar
Refining company, which bought raw
sugar arbitrarily and paid its own
price.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
IoHNsoN no GET $4,000

London, July 15.-Except for the
signing of the articles, everything has
been arranged for match between
johnson and Bombadier Wells for the
biggest purse ever offered in Great
Britain. Johnson is to receive $4,000
win, draw or lose. The sum of $4,000
is to be deposited today and the other
$4,000 is to be handed to Johnson
az hour before the contest which is
to take place in London, probably in
September.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
BURNS FAILS TO APPEAR

Indianapolis. July 15.-Detective
William J. Burns, who is under s10.-
900 bond on charge of having kid
naped J.,J Mcnamara, did not appear
in court today, the date set by Judge
Markey Of the criminal court for him
to answer to the indictment. Henry
Span, counsel for Burns. asked that
the hearing be postponed until Sep
tember. He said Burns was on his
way from England and that he would
land in New York next week.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
FEArHgRwEIeHTs TO BATTLE

Los Angeles, July 15.-Johnnie Kill
bane, of Cleveland, and Patsy Kline,
of Newark, will go twenty rounds at
Vernon this afternoon in a feather
weight elimination contest. The prin-
cipal phase of the battle is chance
for fight with Joe Rivers. the Los
Angeles Mexican boy, who has defeat
ed everything put up against him SO
far, including Kilbane.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
HER COMPANION ACCUSED
WEALTHY KANSAS CITY WOMAN
WAS BETRAYED BY ONE SHE
TRUSTED IMPLICITLY
RIFLED SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
VALUABLE STOCKS WERE SOLD
AND PROCEEDS souANDER-
ED FOR LUxURIES

Kansas City, July 15.-Mrs. Marga-
ret Klock Armour, widow of Simon
B. Armour, the packer, filed suit in
the circuit court here today for $142,-
600, against Miss Harriet Byington,
to cover peculations alleged to have
been made by Miss Byington while
serving as companion and housekeep-
er to Mrs. Armour.
The first intimation the public re-
ceived concerning peculations against
Mrs. Armour came about three
months ago, when local newspapers
published stories stating $4,000 in
bonds and securities had disappeared
from Mrs. Armour's safety deposit
box in the New England National
bank of this city.
The fact that the majority of the
business of Mrs. Armour's household
was conducted by Mrs. Armours
companion, nurse and housekeeper,
and the fact that this companion held
the keys to Mrs. Armour's safety de-
posit box, was mentioned. but the
name of the companion was kept Sc.
cret. Mns. Armour refused to be-
lieve any charges of dishonesty
against Miss Bynigton. Meanwhile
new discoveries increased the amount
of missing securities until the Armour
attorney stated it was $15o,OO0.
Miss Byington, several days after
the discovery of the peculatlons,
confessed that during the three years
she had been in Mrs. Armour's en-
ploy she had from time to time ex-
tracted securities from the safety
deposit box and sold them to brok'
ersI on the pretense she was doing 1T
for Mrs. Armour. who desired the
money for private charities.
Miss Byington then directed inves-
tigators to a dog kennel at that the
Armour home, where about $4,000
of the securities were found buried.
She promised to restore the remain
der. 1t developed that thousands OF
dollars had been spent by Miss By
ington for fine jewelry and works OF
art for which she had paid fabulous
prices, in some cases apparently with
the use of little judgment.
From storage houses in this city.
under Miss Byington's direction, Mrs.
Armour's representatives recovered
$4,000 worth of jewelry, bought
from one firm in the course of
eighteen months; $4,000 worth of
Oriental rugs and $4,000 worth of
Mezzo tints. Other gew gaws and
flashy art works were found in Miss
Byington's apartments at the Ar
mour home.
Miss Byington came to Kansas City
from Rochester, N. Y, and entered
Mrs. Armour's employ about three
years ago. Mrs. Armour is 76 years
old. Gradually she came to lean
more and more upon her companion
until eventually she gave her large
part of the control of the financial
management of the household. When
told by her attorneys of the disap-
pearance of her securities Mrs. Ar
mour refused to take any acrion
against Miss Byington, and for weeks
afterward kept her in her employ.
The amount named in the suit,
$142, 900, is stated to cover the en-
tire amount of the alleged pecula-
tions. s
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15

San Francisco, July 15.-Nine COM
panies of the coast artillery reserves of
the state of California, encamped at
the Preside today, preparatory to
taking part in the maneuvers with the
regulars next week, when a naval
force will attempt to run the block
ade of batteries and forts before San
Francisco and land a force inside the
Golden Gate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
STOCK MARKET FEAruRELEss

New York, July 15.-The demand
for stocks was unusually light in the
early trading today, although the
market held firm. The market
closed steady. The list dragged in
the second hour with some shading
of prices in the speculative leaders;
Union Pacific and Reading selling
lower, but changes were insignifi-
cant, except for a one-point rise in
Interborough Metropolitan preferred.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
sPANIARps LEAVING MEXICO

Ell Paso, Tex, July 15.-Torreon,
Mexico advices say Spaniards are
leaving that district because of
antilSpanish feeling. Many of them
are going to Argentine Republic.
Among them are business men and a
number of clerks in Spanish stores.
Outrages upon Spanish residents are
alleged and threats against some Of
the more prominent are causing the
exodus.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
AvIAroR aRupn MARS Hurt

Erie, Pa, July 15.-J. G. Mars, the
aviator hurt in a fall with his aero
plane here late yesterday, will re
cover and will be able to leave the
hospital in about ten days. Mars
injuries are not enarly so severe as
at first reported. Because Of the ac-
cident to Mars machine the aviation
meet has been called off.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
HELPED MAN THE MONITOR

sawtelle, Cali, July 15.-Michael
Mooney, said to be one of the two
survivors OF the crew which manned
the Monitor when It fought and
vanquished the Confederate steamer
Merrimac. died here last night at
the National Soldiers home.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
FOREST FIRE MENAcEs TOWN

Toronto, Ont, July 15.-The town
OF Matheson, one of the chief centers
OF supply for the fire swept mining
regions, is in imminent danger. Fires
are said to be nearing the town ra-
pidly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
JUDGE BEATTY AssAssINArep

Somerset KY, July 15.-Because of
fears of mob violence. James Ellis
and Fount Helton, who are charged
with shooting and killing Judge A.
Beatty and Constable w. F. Heath in
the court house at Burnside, last
night, were brought here today and
lodged in Jail.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
nurFALoEs ARRIVE AT oNAvA

Colonel Buffalo" Jones unloaded
his buffalo and catalo at W;ltrous yes
terday and drove them to his ranch
at Onava. There were folty-six amin
ais in the shipment. three having
died at Trinidad during the rate con-
troyersy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
RALLIES AFTER BAD NIGHT

Paris, July 10. = John w. Gates
had a bad night. but rallied this
morning and at noon his condition
was about the same as it has been
generally for two or three days.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
NO PENSION LEGISLATION

Washington. July 15.-There will be
no consideration of pension legislation
at this session Of congress. This no.
tice was served on the house today
by Democratic Leader Underwood.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15
showed balance in the treasury june

Showed a balance IN the treasury June
80. of s7,5S5.6O.
The reports of DR.. G. G. Gordon
the city physician, showed that dur
ing the thres months just past there
lwere thirteen births and twenty
deaths in East Las Vegas. OF the
persons who died here but seven were
residents of the city. The percentage
of deaths among actual residents of
the city is small, although the mum
Der of deaths occurring here each
month is often in excess of the birth
rate, due to the coming here of per-
sons in the last stages of disease.
The reports of City Marshal Ben
Coles and Police Judge D. R. Murray
showed that Al arrests occurred in
April, May and June, with fines col
lected to the amount of $22. The city
was held liable for costs in police
court cases to the amount Of $15.05.
Considerable work was done on the
streets and alleys by the prisoners
during the three months.
Mayor Goodall placed d. R. Murray
in nomination for police magistrate
to succeed himself and the council,
by a unanimous vote, confirmed the
nomination. Judge Murray was re-
elected justice of the peace several
months ago and the council had 80
far neglected his re-appointment as
police magistrate.
Better Street Lighting
That the city will soon have pro-
position from the electric light and
power company in regard to the bet
ter lighting of the city, was announc-
ed by Alderman J.. X. Martin. 1t is
likely a modern tungsten system will
sllpplant the present system of arc
lights. The request of Mrs. Charles
Scott that the frame house she re-
Gently moved to her lots on Grand
avenue be allowed to stand was re-
ferred to the fire committee. Mrs.
Scott said she did not know that the
building could not be placed in the
FIRE limits without a permit.
A communication from Vincent
Truder asking that the council com
pei the building Of a sidewalk on
Prince street near his premises was
received. The walk 10 be built is adj
acent to the property Of a man nam
ed Crystal, who is now in Winslow,
Ariz MIR. Truder said he had built
his part of the walk and his property
was being deprecated in value be-
cause of the refusal of Mr.. Crystal
to put in a walk. Mayor Goodall said
he had received a letter from Mr..
Crystal stating he would build the
walk in the fall but was unable to do
so now.
The council granted permission to
certain property owners on Railroad
avenue to build a cross walk from the
Castaneda hotel to the west side of
the street. The walk is to be of brick
laid flush with the street and will be,
in effect, the same as pavement. The
is oDDosed to raised cross
walks at other places than street in
Other routine business was trans
acted and it was after 10 O'Clock be-
fore the council adjourned. Aldermen
present were Wiegand, O'Byrne, Bach
arach, Martin, Reynolds and Hedg-
cock
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15

TAFT AN HONORARY MEMBER
Washington. July 15.-President
Taft today accepted an honorary mem
bership in the New York Aero club.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-15

Showers Tonight or
Sunday; Temper
ature Stationary
The herald., 1911-11-09
ARTICLE VII.

No stakeholder of this corporation shall
ever be liable or responsible for the faults
or contracts thereof, in any further sum
than the unpaid balance due the corpora
ton on the shares owned by him, nor shall
any mere infOrmality in organization here
of have the effect of rendering this char
ter null or Of exposing any stakeholder TO
any liability beyond the amount due on his
stock.
Thus done and passed in my office In
the city of New Orleans, aforesaid on the
day, month and year first herein written.
in the presence of James Z. OHern and
lawful age, residing in this parish, who have
signed their names with the said parties
and me, notary, after due reading OF the
whole.
witnesses: (signed) James oHern, James
(signedj ]. D. Edwards, one share; Edw.
C. Ansley, one share; Richard Brock, sixty
seven shares.
(Signed) LEWIS X. GRAHAM,
Notary Public.
l. the undersigned, recorder of mortgages
In and for the parish of Orleans and State
of louisiana do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing charter of Commercial
Truck and Automobile Company, Limited
was this day duly recorded in my office, In
book 1851, folio 22S.
New Orleans. October 18th, 1911.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD, d. r.
| hereby certify that the foregoing Is q
true anu correct copy of the original act
of incorporation Of the "Comemrcial TRUCK
and Automobile Company, Limited" on fl'
CsEILJ LEWIS r. GRAHAM,
Notary Public.
Oct. 10, &c. Nov. 2, 9. 10, %, 1911.
The herald., 1911-11-09
ARTICLE VIII.

No stakeholder shall ever be held liable
for the contracts or faults OF said corporal,
ion in any further sum than the unpaid
balance due the corporation on the snares
of stock owned by him. nor shall any more
informality in organizing have the effect OF
rendering this charter null, or or exposing
a stakeholder TO any liability beyond the
unpaid amount remaining due on his STOCK
Thus done and passed at my ONCE, IN the
City Of New Dreams, State OF Louisiana, ~
the presence of Fred. c. Querelns and A.
Miles Coe, competent witnesses, or law1ul
age. both of this city, who hereunto sign
their names with the said appearers and
me. notary on the day, date and year
aforesaid, after due reading or the whole.
MINES of signers omitted)
FRED. c. QUERENS.
PHILIP GENSLER, JR..
Notary Public
/. the undersigned Recorder OF Mortgages
in and for the Parish OF Orleans, State OF
louisiana. do hereby certify that the above
and foregoing Act OF Incorporation, OF EU.
REKA LAND AND OIL DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY. was this day duly recorded In
nv office, in Book 1851. Folio.
New Orleans October 18th, 1911.
(Signed) EMILE LEONARD, d. R
true COPY OF the original charter will
the names of the subscribers and number
of shares subscribed for omitted.
(SEAL) PHILIP GENSLER, JR.,
Notary Public.
Oct 10, &C, Nov. 2, 0, 10, 90, 1911.
The herald., 1911-11-09
CHARTER
OF BECK BROS.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA. PARISH OF OR
LEANS. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be II known. that on this twenty fourth
day or August, In the wear Of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and eleven and OF
the Independence of the United States OF
america the one hundred and thirty. sixth
before me. James Zacharie Speariny. a no.
tary public. In and for the parish Of Or
leans. state Of louisiana duly commission
ed and qualified. and in the presence Of the
witnesses hereinafter named and under
signed. personally came and appeared the
parties whose names are heraunto suh
scribed, who severally declared that, avail
ing themselves Of the provisions Of the
laws OF this state relative 70 the organlza
ton OF corporations and especially Of act
No. 7s OF the legislative acts OF the gem
eral assembly Of the state Of Louisiana for
the year nineteen hundred and four. an
proved July 4th. 1904 and OF the other laws
OF this state relative to corporations and
the organization and formation thereof. they
have covenanted and agreed and do nv
these presents covenant. agree and bind
themselves. as we'll as such other persons
who may hereafter become associated with
them or their successors. TO form and con-
stitute corporation or body polite in law.
for the objects and purposes and under the
agreements and stipulations following, to-
wit -
The herald., 1911-11-09
ARTICLE ".

The business Of this corporation shall
be managed and conducted by board
of three CD directors, all Of whom snail
be stockholders the first board OF dlrec
TORS is hereby declared 10 he composed or
Richard Brock, Edward {. AnSley and John
u. Edwards. with Richard Brock as presi-
dent-treasurer, Edward c. Ansley as Vice
president and John ID. Edwards as secre-
tarv These directors and officers 50 des-
ignated. shall hold their offices until the
last Saturday in August, 1872. or until
their successors have been elected ana
qualified o
ON the last Saturday in August, 1912,
and annually thereafter, an election for d.
rectors shall be held at the office OF the
company after ten (1O) days notice, in
writing, shall have been given by the sec
rotary 10 each stakeholder or his duly
Authorized agent or attOrney-in-fact the
same to be given or mailed to each stock
holder at his residence.
All elections shall be by ballot.
\ majority of the board Of directors
shall constitute a quorum for the trans
action of business; they shall make by
laws, alter and modify the same as they
deem proper. shall make rules and reg
ulations for the management OF the busi-
ness and affairs of the company as they
think proper. They shall exercise all the
corporate powers, and the said board of
directors shall be authorized TO delegate
its powers TO any officer, by proper reso-
luton.
The herald., 1911-11-09
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE
OF LOUISIANA, PARISH OF OR
LEANS, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS.

Be IL known and remembered, that on
this 30th day OF the month OF September,
in the year OF our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and eleven, and Of the indepen-
dence Of the United States of America, the
one hundred and thirty-sixth:
Before me, Abraham Goldberg, Notary
Public duly commissioned, sworn and quail
fed in and for the Parish Of Orleans, State
Of Louisiana. therein residing, and In the
presence of the witnesses hereinafter named
and undersigned:
Personally came and appeared. Benjamin
III. Connart and Emil Rubenstein, respect
lively the president and secretary Of the New
Orleans Chair Company, who declared unto
holders OF the New Orleans Chair Com
pany was held on September Both, 1911, at
IL O'Clock a. m, at the Office Of the CON-
pany In the city of New Orleans, the said
stockholders having waived all notices re-
rquired by the charter and the law, said
for the purpose of amending Articles ",
and TX OF said Company.
That at said meeting of stockholders so
held on the Both Of September. 1911, at IL
o'clock a. m, IL was resolved by unanimous
vote Of all the stockholders Of said company
"a certified copy OF the minutes Of which
meeting Is hereto annexed) that Articles
Nv, and TX of said Charter be amended
as hereinafter set forth.
And the said Benjamin ii. Connart and
the said Emil Rubenstein. respectively. the
president and secretary OF the New Orleans
Chair Company, further declared unto me-
Notary, that they and each Of them appear.
ed before me. Notary, duly authorized by
the stockholders Of said company at the
meeting held on September 30th. 1911, for
| in notarial form. and that Articles w, V
and TX of the charter OF the New Orleans
Chair Company shall be amended so as tC
read as follows, to-wit:
The herald., 1911-11-09

..The holders Of the preferred stock shall
he entitled 10 cumulative dividends thereon
at the rate OF s per cent for each and every
fiscal year Of the company, payable out OF
any and all surplus or net profits or the
company annually as and when declared by
the Boa I'd OF Directors. In the event there
should be sufficient surplus or net pronts 20
paw the holders OF the common stock eight
per cent dividends. then the holders OF the
preferred stock shall participate In the eX,
cess surplus or mel profits ratably with SAID
common stock.
I'm the event OF liquidation or dissolu-
ton % the corporation, the holders or the
preferred stock shall be entitled 10 receive
the par value OF their preferred shares out
OF the assets OF the corporation before any
thing shall he paid therein 10 the holders
OF the common stock. and. at the expiration
Of the year 1912. In the event the net
profit does not permit the payment OF the
s per cent dividend on the preferred stock.
II Is agreed that the company shall 90 into
liquidation. .,
THE holders Of the preferred stock shall
he entitled to voting power in the corpora
tiOn to the same extent as the holders or
common stock and said preferred stOckhold-
ers shall have two representatives on the
Board OF Directors
NO dividend shall be declared on any
stock that is not actually subscribed for
and paid for
''The corporation shall become a going
concern and be authorized TO do business
as soon as Twenty thousand dollars CO.
0O000l of its stock shall have been sub
scribed and paid for
The herald., 1911-11-09
ARTICLE VI.

Whenever this corporation shall be dis
solved. either by limitation or otherwise,
its affairs shall be liquidated by three COM
sioners to be elected from among the
stockholders at general meeting convened
for such purpose, OF when meeting notice
shall be given in the manner and form
provided for stockholders meetings in the
succeeding article OF this charter, and q
majority in amount of the capital stock OF
said corporation, represented at such meet
ing, shall be required TO elect. Said COM
missioners shall remain in office until the
affairs of the corporation shall have been
fully liquidated In case Of Inability OF
any commissioner to continue by reason of
death, registration or otherwise, the vacancy
shall be filled by the surviving commits
sioners.
The herald., 1911-11-09

nine years, from and after the date hereof.
unless sooner dissolved as hereinafter set
forth. - -
IL shall commence business at once as
soon as six thousand dollars lS6,OOooO) IN
full paid stock is issued 1t may nave
hold purchase. sell, convey, transfer, lease;
pledge or mortgage property, movable and
immoyable Ii may sue and be sued ana
have seal of such form and device as
the board of directors shall elect
The president, or in the event or MS
death, sickness, absence or inabliity 10 act
from any cause. the vice president, Is here
bv designated as the officer upon whom
all citations or ether legal process shall
be served, and as the officer who shall