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Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
eotch Roundly cheered.

Mat Side. Chicago, Sept. 4.-When
the police had taken their stations,
the brass band had played waltz
and word had come from the Gotch
and Hackenschmidt camps that the
big fellows were fit and eager for the
fray, the big crowd at the American
league park this afternoon settled
back to await in expectation the act
ual graphing of the principals III The
worlds championship contest. Bet
ter weather could not have been de-
sired.
Mayor Harrison was among those
present Charles Comiskey, president
of the local American league clgb, en-
tertained several baseball officials in
private box Referee Ed Smith
was early on the scene and made an
inspection of the mat and rins.
Hack" had recovered his natural
good humor when he left camp for
the arena.
Gotch was the picture of gi5or and
confidence as he left his training
quarters for the fray.
At 1870 Jack Curley announced that
every seat in the stands, nudiberirg
35, 900, had been sold.
The weather was of the lndian
Summer variety, probably rs happy
compromise between the require
ments of the spectators and contest
ants as could be expected of the
weather man. The home players
dressing rooms, replete with every
convenience from shower baths to
dumb bells, was especially prepared
for Gotch, while the umpires' quar-
ters, similarly equipped, was ready
for Hackenschmidt.
A preliminary bout between Charles
Postl, the Butcher oBoy," and
Young Sampson" of New York,
whose real name is Adolph Ernest,
was scheduled as curtain raiser.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
DEMOCRATS FEEL
LARRAzOLO'S LOSS
HIS ALLEGIANCE TO REPUBLI.
CANS HAS AsToUNDED THE
UNTERRIFIED

The retiring of o. A. Larrazolo
from the ranks of the democrats to
enlist in the ever increasing army of
New Mexico republicans has caused
general CONSERVATION among the
members of the democratic party
throughout the new state. DIR. M. f..
Des Marais has received a letter to
that effect from prominent republ-
can of Bernalillo county. The letter,
in part, is as follows:
DIR. NJ. F. Des Marais.
Las Vegas, N. M.
My Dear Doctor:
I notice in recent paper that
Larrazo1o has turned republican.
What are you fellows doing up there?
Are you going to do away with the
democrats entirely? His going over
threw CONSERVATION in the democratic
camp here. They are all up in the
air as though lightning had struck
them. They had banked great deal
on Larrazolo. He was figured to count
from 5000 to 5000 votes, and it
makes a difference. We will be at
first state convention with a united
front.
Yours very truly,
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

gressmen, JUDGES. legislators ana
county officers.
The boom launched for Solomon
Luna for governor gained momentum
today and the sentiment appears una
nimous for him. Even should he not
consent to run for governor, it is the
consensus of opinion that the conven-
tion will nominate him by acclama-
tion and thus force this honor upon
him. Other candidates mentioned for
governor include H. o. Bursum and
Secundino Romero. There is practic-
ally no manifestation of support for
the candidacy of Ex-Governor Miguel
A. Otero, of Santa Fe. All the can
didates mentioned are for Mr.. Luna in
preference to themselves If he will
accept the nomination.
The delegations from San Miguel,
Nor and Guadalupe counties, which
three counties will comprise judicial
district, are for Captain David ].
Leahy for judge.
The committee will complete its
business tomorrow with the taking Of
action on the Bernalillo county en-
broglio and the setting of the date
and the naming of the place of meet
ing of the state convention.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
.BEATTIE Denies
that HE is
GUILTY
ACCUSED MURDERER TAKES THE
WITNESS STAND IN OWN
DEFENSE.
Did NOT BUY A GUN
HE REPUDlATES A PORTION OF
COUSINS TESTIMONY TO
THAT EFFECT.
The SAME Old STORY
WITNESSES STATEMENT is IDEN-
TlcAL WITH ACCOUNT OF
MURDER HE GAVE.

Chesterfield Court House, Va. Sept
4.-Henry Clay Beattie, Jr., on the
witness stand today categorically de
MED that he took part in or knew
anything of the purchase of the shot
gun by his cousin, Paul Beattie, with
which his wife was killed. He like
wise flatly contradicted almost the
entire testimony of his cousin, par.
ticularly with regard to the alleged
confession in which Henry is sup
posed to have said to Paul: 'I wish
l had not done it."
Tightly clenching a handkerchief,
with which he nervously rubbed his
face, the prisoner rested his head on
one hand and half reclining in the arm
chair, faced the jury. His answers
were quick and decisive and he
showed an apt memory in relating
the details of the manner in which
the alleged highwayman approached
his machine, and intending to shoot
al Ln0 dCCu6eus cQ Ills WttCt
who sat beside hkn&
1t was the same story, identical
even in its phraseology with that
which the accused had previously
told to the detectives Although he
admitted more of his relations with
Beulsh Binford. he followed the course
of the defense throughout the trial
in pointing her out as a disreputable
girl for whom the prisoner had only a
passing fancy and for whom he never
would have murdered his wife.
For nearly two hours and halt
Beattie was in the witness chair and
when the court recessed for luncheon
the direct examination of the prls-
oner, closing the case for the de-
fense, was concluded except for the
demonstration requested by counsel
for the prisoner, tnat the jury be
shown by the accused on the lawn
outside the court room, the exact
manner in which he says the murder
occurred while he was seated in the
car.
Indications were that Beattie would
be on the stand well into the even
ing, as the prosecution has prepared
lengthy cross-examination.
The prosecution devoted the first
hour or more of cross-examination to
searching inquiry into Beattie's re-
lations with the Binford girl. The
prisoner continued frankly to admit
his intimacy but insisted that he
could not have any love for a girl
who was so notoriously bad.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
INTEREST CENTERS
in AVIATION MEET
THIS FEATURE TO BE BIGGEST
DRAWING CARD OF ALBU-
QUERoUE FAIR

Albuquerque, N. M, Sept. AL
though many splendid amusement en-
tertainments have been signed up for
the New Mexico state fair, to be held
in Albuquerque October to IA, the
people of Albuquerque and contiguous
territory are manifesting more inter
est in the aviation meet than in any
other one feature. Baseball, horse
races, carnivals, Indian dances and
cowboy sports are ever popular with
the big majority of the masses.
Aviation is new stunt with Albu-
ouerque people as we'll as many other
residents of the state, and for this
reason, the aeroplane flights, to be
made by disciples of Glenn H. Cur
tiss. will attract more attention, 1t
is believed, than any other sport or
amusement. Officials of the fair as
sociation believe that Lincoln Beachey
is the man slated to do the flying at
Albuquerque, the daring birdman hav'
ing expressed desire to his man
ayers to come west and do work in
the HIGHER attitudes. Provided Beach
ey is not available. the officials of the
fair have been assured that Ward OF
Robinson will make the flights, these
two men being the best in the busi
ness with the exception OF Beachey
The contract for flights assures al
least one flight day to a height o.
more than five hundred feet, with two
flights daily unless some unforeseen
accident occurs.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Frank Gotch and
George Hackenschmidt met in pad
ded arena this afternoon before thirty
thousand or more spectators to deter
mine whether the worlds champion
ship shall go to Dorpal, Russia, or
remain at Humboldt, Iowa.
Gotch was the first to enter the
arena and was loudly cheered. DR..
]. ]. Davis, who examined both con-
testants, pronounced Gotch in perfect
condition but was less optimistic as
to the big Russian. Hackenschmidt,
he said, was pale, and evidently in a
nervous state following his sleepless
night He examined one of Hacken-
echmdt's legs, which was reported to
be out of condition from training ac-
cidents, but could find no apparent
defect.
Gotch posed outside the arena for
an army of camera men and then
climbed through the ropes into the
southwest corner, which had been
draped with silken American flag.
Gotch, in a blue bath robe, faced the
audience with a grin of recognition on
his face.
He then sat with his back to the
audience, exposing a four inch bald
spot.
The Russian, his tights covered for
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

Gotch made three passes as though
he intended to obtain knee hold. but
all of them fell short.
The Iowan's smile was not ALWAYS
one of good humor but contortion
of the lips, due to the fact that an i'm
pediment in his nasal passage COM
pels him in moments of supreme ef-
fort, to breathe through his mouth.
The crowd was very quiet, until
Gotch suddenly got a knee hold
On the Russian and both went to the
mat on their knees.
Gotch grasped the Russians left
foot. although he was in no condition
for toe hold. The crowd cheered
wildly. Hackenschmidt fought hard
with both his hands and tried to
break the hold and finally succeeded
in getting out of it and lying flat on
the mat.
Gotch left for the arena at 1885 p.
m. His automobile was decorated
with American flags. Gotch arrived
at O'Clock and went at once to the
Office Of President Comiskey. He
was smiling and greeted friends as
If the worlds wrestling championship
was the least thing on his mind.
Hackenschmidt arrived at 2:16 p.
M, and like Gotch was taken to Com
iskey's office and later escorted to his
room.
Theer was little betting. Directors
Of the Empire Athletic club ruled that
all bets are off" thus removing the
club from any responsibility which
might arise therefrom. It was merely
technicality for the protection of
he club, which is back of the con-
est. One bet of $4OO to 5000 was
made, the prevailing odds being 2 to
on Gotch.
Although Hackenschmidt's trainers
we're confident that his muscles are
n good condition, they were fearful
east worry over the event had affect
d his nerves. Last night he arose {
everal times, paced the floor and '
sked that he be given a sleeping po- s
on. After much argument his train t
IS induced him to return to his bed t
lthout any medicine but his rest dur b
g the remainder of the night was a
oxen several times W
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
RICH STOCKMAN dies
UNDER JAIL SENTENCE
BROTHER OF FORMER WYOMING
GOVERNOR KILLED BY
OPERATION.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Sept. bartlett
Richardson of Los Angeles, formerly
one of the, richest stock men in
wyoming, a brother of Ex-Governor
DeForest Richards, of Wyoming, died
at Rochester, Mimi, today as the re-
suit of an operation. He was serving
a sentence of one year in Jail with
some others, at Hastings, Neb., hav-
ing been convicted of conspiracy to
acquire government land through
dummy entrymen. Richards had
served the greater part Of his term
when taken to Rochester for the
operation which killed him.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

SAINT Fe, N. NJ, Sept. 4.-The Re
publican Central committee of New
Mexico met here this morning to set
the date for the first state convention
of this party and to choose the place
for holding the convention. Every in
dication points to Las Vegas as the
place for the convention and the date
will probably be September 27., The
only contenders for the convention
aside from Las Vegas are Santa Fe
and Albuquerque, but the Meadow
City today seems to have the big po-
litical gathering cinched.
The session of the committee today
was comparatively brief After being
in session until noon, the committee
took a recess until tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock On motion of Harry w.
Kelly of Las Vegas, who introduced
a resolution favoring an adjournment
till tomorrow in observance of Labor
Day. The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Another resolution, introduced by
Secundino Romero, chairman of the
San Miguel county republican COM
mittee, extending the hand of fellow
ship to o. A. Larrazolo who has affi-
lated with the republican party, was
also adopted amid vociferous ap-
plause. The resolution welcomes Lar
razolo into the party on behalf of the
rank and file of the republicans of
New Mexico.
Today's session of the committee
was largely taken up by consideration
of the Bernalillo county factional
fight. After some discussion, COM
mittee consisting of E. A. Cahoon, of
Chaves county; E. R. Wright of Ote-
TO county; e. ]. Molinari. of Roose-
velt county; Malaquias Martinez, of
Taos county and Reed Holloman of
Quay county, was appointed to hear
both sides of the controversy and to
recommend "a basis for its settlement,
to the full committee tomorrow. The
leaders Of the rival factions, w. H
CLEARWATER and Frank A. Hubbell
both are on the ground seeking re.
cognition. Indications are for a sat
isfactory settlement of the factional
fight.
The present meeting of the COM
mittee is the biggest in point of at
tendance and the most enthusiastic
in the history of the party. In open
ing thei session today, Chairman H
o. Bursum made splendid speech
that was wildly applauded by those
present. Harmony prevails on every
hand and this sentiment augurs well
for the success Of the republicans al
the polls in November when they will
vote for their first state officers. con
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

the time being with a bath robe of
brown, came to the field at 3:O7 p. M,
seven minutes behind Gotch. The
passing years were exhibited by
the encroachment of badness over his
forehand. The crowds attention was
still centered on Gotch, and Hacken-
schmidt, nearly stranger in a
strange land, was given little ap-
plause.
Burns, Westergard, Rogers and
Hassan, the Turk were announced as
Gotch's seconds. Hackenschmidt's
seconds were DR.. B. F. Roller, Ameri-
Gus and Koch.
The announcer megaphoned that the
match would be the best two out of
three falls. The favoritism was plain
ly evident in the words of the an
nouncer when he said:
George Eackenschmidt of Russia
and our own Frank Gotch."
They grappled at 3:15 each secur.
ing a neck and arm hold. The men
bulled around the ring several sec.
onds and Hackenschmidt made a
false dive at Gotch's legs but he did
not connect. During the first five
minutes neither man secured an eff
fective hold. They tugged and pulled
at each others legs and arms, each
seeming to test the others strength
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
wEsroNs RECORD BEATEN

San Francisco. Sept. A. Seventy
nine walking days from where he
started to lower Edward Payson Wes-
toms record across the continent,
John Henry Mooney, . member Of
Ne wYork city's fire department, ar
rived last night in Oakland, Calf,
practically completing his task, and
winning the $4,000 rrize contributed
by as many thousand members of New
York's fire department.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
MANY THOUSAND
Chinese DROWN
GREAT LOSS OF LIFE ACCOM-.
PANIED BY IMMENSE DAM
AGE TO CROPS.

Hankow. China, Sept. 4.-Th.
American mission at Wuhu has re-
ceived a report that one hundred
thousand persons have been drowned
by the floods caused by the water
flowing over the banks of the
Yangtsekiang river.
The floods are the worst that have
been experienced in many years. It
is estimated that over 95 per cent af
the crops have been destroyed.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
EGAs. NEW MEXICO, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1911.
BOARD OF MISSIONS MEET

London, Ont, Sept. 4.-Many well
known churchmen and missionary
workers were present today when the
General Board Of Missions of the
Church Of England in Canada began
its annual convention. The meeting
of the board is preliminary to the
convention of the general synod.
which will begin it's sessions here
Wednesday.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
PostI Wins Preliminary

At 1850 p. NJ, the preliminary bout
between Chas. Postl and Young
Sampson at 1853 pounds, was announc-
ed. Postl won the first fall.
Joe Rogers and Fred Erie, heavy
weights, we're the second on the cur
tain-raising program. Rogers won the
fall and match with body, scissors
and half Nelson in minutes, 13 Sec
onds. Postl and Young Sampson
then came back for the second bout.
Postl won the first bout with ham
merlock and scissors hold in 12 min
utes Z6 seconds. He took the second
fall and the match with a crotch and
half Nelson in Is minutes Is seconds.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
LAS VEGAS FAVORED
FOR THE REPUBLICAN
STATE CONVENTION
This City SLeads i'm Contest, With
albuquerque and Santa Fe the
only Rivals
DATE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER q
Boom OF Solomon Luna for Governor Practically
u. Unanimous -Secundino Romero and Bursum
Mentioned Also for Honor Harmony
and Enthusiasm Prevail at the
Central Committee Meeting
DATE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER q

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SUMMARY OF REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEETING
Las Vegas leads in convention of New
Mexico republicans.
september 27 date likely to be fixed holding
Committee named to basis of
county factonal fight !
solomon Luna unanimous choice republicans governoship
If he will nomination I
for
county D.
Ieahys candidacy
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Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
FlNANcIER OPERATED UPON.

London, Sept. 4.-James R. Keen,
the American financier, was success
fully operated on for stomach trouble
yesterday at nursing home here.
The patient rallied well, according to
a statement issued by his physicians
and his condition today is encourag-
ing.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
CHRISTIAN CONVENTIONS

Danville. ILL.,, Sept. 4.-Danville is
entertaining for four days the sixty
first annual convention of the Chris.
ton churches Disciples of Christi
of Illinois. John R. Golden of Spring
field is presiding over the sessions.
The annual reports show the present
membership of the church in Illinois
to be in excess Of 10000.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
ALTITUDE RECORD BROKEN.

Parame, France Sept. 4.-Roland G.
Garros, the French aviator, today
broke the worlds record for altitude
in an aeroplane. He ascended 1880
meters, or 13,943 feet.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
What "Hack" Said

ct fretful but
1t of
waiting the
way.
81 never did and shall not at
tempt what will All that prepared
for desperate match."- -Hackenschmidt.
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Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
STATEMENTS OF THE WRESTLERS
What Gofeh Said

"I am going Hackenschmdt this
confidence went about anything in life Should
defeat come shall my best
all in to make for the
match of my life.
"As have said before expect to win; but it will be the
struggle for in Hackenschmidt meeting
in the world the will
a for don't want a technical victory
meeting with Hack called."-Gotch.
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

A Gotch, champion, April 27, 1875 at
Humboldt,
George Hackenschmidt, the challenger born
1877, Dorpat Russia.
of falls, o
championship the
Gotch $21 900 and fifty the
ingp picture profits; Hackenschmidt $1,000.
League baseball park
Time o'clock. Referee Smith, Chicago
Attendance 35OOO
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04

Continued on Page Four)
Las Vegas optic., 1911-09-04
GOTCH DEFEATS IN
TWO STRAIGHT FALLS
THE RUSSIAN LION
Retains Championship With Display
of Magnificent Form Before
Large Crowd
BIG Arena IS JAMMED TO GATES|
lhlrty-fve Thousand People Witness the lost Excit-
ing Wrestling Bout of Decade-Gotch Was
Confident of Victory and Betting Was in
His Favor-Hack enscllnlidt Was
Nervous but Game

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GoTcH WINS IN STRAIGHT FALLS
chicago sept 4-Wdth
noon tanned George Hackenschmd chalen-
ger for Gotchs title heavyweight
The by Goch in IA minutes 1917 sec
= onds, by means of a body
The second fall scored in seconds by
y o a
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-10
PERSONALS


Miss Cartha Bell of Caledonia was
visitor i'm Marion Friday
Mrs. Sarah Mears of Scott Town
was in Marion Friday.
Miss Gail Everett, of LaRue, Is the
guest of friends here
Misses Dorothy Bush and Ethel
Jones went to Columbus today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Patten returned
last evening from trip through the
south.
Miss Florence Edwards. who was
one of the visiting girls at the Tally
WaS dance, returned to her home In
jackson this morning. She has been
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs. w. l..
Longbon. for the past few days
Mrs Charles Schmidt is the guest
of Bucyrus friends.
Miss Stella Sweeney of Gallon,
spent Thursday i'm Marion.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. l.. Welch, of Gal
ion, were visitors here Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bausinger
tended the funeral services of Mrs.
William Larick, at Upper Sandusky,
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Winifred Harman, of Little
Sandusky is visiting friends here.
Mrs Anna Nitrauer and Miss Rose
Herring, of Upper Sandusky, spent
Thursday in Marion.
A. G., Shumaker of Gallon, was a
visitor in Marion Thursday.
Mrs. stanton Lewis and Mrs. II.
l.. Faddis, of Upper Sandusky, visited
in Marion Thursday.
Miss Grace sifritt is the guest of
Delaware friends.
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Tea Al Hnberman Homo.

Mrs. Fred Haberman. her daugh-
scr, Mrs. Harry Amman. Mrs. Fred
Haberman, Jr, and Mrs. Hurry w.
Haberman served tea to fifty of their
friends yesterday afternoon at five
o'clock.
The Haberman homo on the corner
of Main street and Delaware avenue
has been the scene of some of the
most distinctive ana fashionable OF
Marion functions. being noted for its
lavish hospitality. It's beautiful par
lors never presented a more charming
aspect when little before the tea
hour the hostcsses received their
guests in the front parlor and passed
the on to the other rooms for "A brief
exchange of greetings. Tho entire
house was decorated artlstically. a
pink color scheme prevailing. Cus-
tcrs of these beautiful rowers adorn-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-10

ed every convenient nook and dressed
tho table in the dining room where
some of the most prominent of the
older matrons were seated. At each
place tiny cards containing Harrison
Fisher sketches designated the guests
places. The tea was complete in it's
appointments and was served in
course fashion
Following the tea hour the guests
fingered TO chat and intermingle
through the rooms in social way.
Mrs. Haberman was assisted in SER
wing by Mrs. Habernan, Jr., Mrs.
Harry Amman, Mrs. Harry w Hdb-
e,man and Miss olga Morganthaler.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-10
Pcrnox Club.

Progressive euchre interested the
members of the Pernox club which
met with Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Augen-
stine on Senate street last evening.
When the final count was made, Mr.
Il. j. Nickels was found to hold the
highest score while Mrs. Patrick
Sweeney was consoled with a pretty
prize gift for failing to win the little
chance god.
Tables were covered with lunch
cloths at the close of the card season
and a delicious lunch was served.
MIR. and Mrs. Mack Roof will be at
home to the members in two weeks
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-10
Miss Powell Honors Guest.

In compliment to her sister, Mrs.
G. w. Wrenn OF Ashland, Miss Bess
Powell entertained the members of
the SO So club last evening at her
Farming street home.
Mrs. Wrenn was formerly mem
Der of the club and the pleasant re-
newal of intimacles and the reml-
nlscent hours spent with the members
were thoroughly enjoyable. During
brief business session Miss Reba
Anderson was voted to club member
ship. The hostess served lunch,
closing the evening agreeably
Miss Grace King will have the club
in two weeks.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1911-11-10

Miss Freda Rhodes and Miss Luz
cretia Garberson left this morning
for Wooster, where they will be the
guests of Miss Helen Houghton who
Is attending school there.
Mrs. .E. Wheeler of Chicago is
the guest of Mrs Crist files on John
street.
Mrs. ]. W. Miles left this morning
for Delaware and Westevile, where
she will visit relatives for u week.
Miss Anne Kohn. who has been the
guest of Miss Helen Rosenberg for
tho past few days. has returned to her
homc in Columbus.
Mrs. j. b. King Of Caledonia is the
guest of Mrs. John Krels on West
Center street.