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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
ENGLISH MAIDENS
MIGRATE TO CANADA
OVER ONE HUNDRED REACH HAL.
lFAx ON WAY TO NORTH
WEST TO FIND HUSBANDS

Halifax, N. S. Feb. 15.-A thorough
search of the steamer Royal Edward,
which arrived yesterday from Bristol,
England, failed to disclose any trace
of Ethel Glare Leneve, the young wo-
man who fled to Canada last summer
with DR.. Hawley Crippen. 1t had
been reported she boarded the steam
er at Bristol, bound for the Canadian
northwest to meet her prospective hus.
band. 1t is thought Miss Leneve was
not among the passengers. More than
a hundred prospective brides came
from England, Scotland and Ireland.
All these women are bound for the
Canadian northwest in search of hus-
bands. They are in charge of a mat
ron, appointed by the steamship com
pany. Most of them have decided to
settle in the vicinity of Regina.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
BEAVER DAM IN A WEEK

So rapidly are names being added
to the charter list of the Beavers that
B. e. Hockaday, national organizer
for that order, believes the Las Vegas
Dam of the Beavers will be ready to
be installed within q week. From
present indications the charter will
bear the names of at least 100 Las
Vegas men. Among those who have
signed applications for membership in
the order are prominent business men
and professional men Of the city. In
fact, the Beavers charter roll will have
inscribed upon it one of the most rep
resentative collections of signatures
that could be obtained in Las Vegas.
Mr.. Hockaday says the Beavers look
good to nearly every Las Vegas man
to whom their principles and plans
have been explained. The Las Vegas
dam undoubtedly will receive the
same splendid membership as did the
Albuquerque and Santa Fe dams.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
CONFIRMS PERSISTENT RUMOR
HE WILL BECOME CHAIRMAN OF
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SYSTEM
ACTION FORESTALLS CONTEST
STEPS HAD BEEN TAKEN TO PRY
MULTI-MILLloNAIRE LOOSE
FROM JOB

New York, Feb. 15.-George j.
Gould, president of the Missouri Pa.
cific railway system, this afternoon is
sued a statement, regarding the re-
ported contest for control of the Mis-
souri, Pacific, stating he would re-
tire from the presidency of the road
and become chairman of the board of
directors.
The possibility of George Gould S
retirement from active management
of the so-called Gould properties was
rumored her several weeks ago, but
met prompt denials. The denials were
taken at least TO indicate a fight
against any effort to oust him unless
an attractive price were offered for
stock which the Gould family holds.
However, Gould's voluntary retire
ment forestalls the contemplated con-
test.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
DANvILLE INQUIRY FARCE

Danville, H., Feb. 15.-Late yester-
day afternoon as the result Of a dis
agreement between the grand jury and
States Attorney Lewman, the latter
was excluded from the room and it
was announced the jury would here
after proceed without his presence or
advice. When asked if this action
meant that the grand jury would seek
the appointment of special prosecu-
tor, Mr.. Lewman referred all ques-
TONERS to Foreman woodward, who
said he would say nothing at this
time. Circuit Judge Thompson, who
is holding court at Paris, ILL.,, has
branded the Vermillion county vote
buying investigation as a farce"
which will not be repeated in Edgar
county.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
THE REPUBLICANS WERE SPLIT
THE DIVISION WAS 78 AYES AND
81 NAYS. INSURGENTS voT-
ING FOR 1T
dire Predictions ARE MADI
DENOUNCED AT
FLAeRANT DEPARTURE FROM
POLICY OF PROTECTION

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Tafts reciprocity agreement with
Canada was ratified by the house of
representatives last night through the
support of an almost solid democratic
vote. The Mccall bill carrying the
agreement into effect was passed, 221
to go.
The republicans present voted both
for and against the measure, the di-
vision being rs ayes and 81 nays. The
democratic vote was 143 ayes and
only five nays.
A majority of the republican in
surgents present voted for the bill.
The Mccall bill now goes to the
senate. What it's fate will be in that
body is problematical. President
Taft believes if filibuster can be
avoided and vote taken, the bill will
pass. He is insistent that the senate
shall act one way or the other, and
has indicated that he would call an
extra session of congress if it does
not do so.
The passage of the bill in the house
came at the end of a long debate
which at times was as bitter as has
been heard on the floor of that cham
ber in years. The fight was confined
almost wholly to the republican side
Democratic members Joined in from
time to time and taunted the major
ity members for their lack of unity
The democratic leaders also put in
the claim that the reciprocity agree
ment was good democratic doctrine
and declared they were glad to well
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
RICHEST GIRL IN
DENVER MARRIES
MISS MARIE sHEEDY BECOMES
BRIDE OF ROBERT L. LIVING
STONE OF NEW YORK

Denver, Feb. 15.-The wedding OF
Miss Marie Sheedy, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Dennis Sheedy of Denver,
and Robert L. Livingstone of New
York, a member of one of the most
prominent Manhattan families, took
place at noon today at the Sheedy
home on Grant avenue. Right Rev.
Bishop M +. Burke. of st. Joseph, Mo-.
performed the ceremony. Miss Sheedy
is known as .'the richest girl in Dem
ver." The wedding presents were
The bride, who has re-
sided in New York for the last three
years, received from her father
mansion in New York and rope of
pearls with a diamond clasp. The
couple will reside in New York.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
WOODS Celebrate
5OTH ANNIVERSARY
LAS VEGAS COUPLE RECIPIENTS
OF HANDSOME PRESENTS ON
GOLDEN WEDDING DAY

Rejoicing in the presence in their
home, of all save one of their chill
dren and a large number of their
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Wood
yesterday celebrated the fiftieth an
niversary of their marriage at their
residence, 11O4 Eleventh street. Mr..
and Mrs. Wood have resided in Las
Vegas for many years. They have
seen much of happiness and some
thing of sorrow, but yesterday will
be remembered by them as the happi-
est day in their lives.
During the afternoon the members
of the Ladies Society of the First
church, to which Mrs.
Wood belongs. called at her home to
offer congratulations to her and Mr..
Wood. They presented Mrs. Wood
with solid gold thimble as a token
of the love and esteem in which
she is held The afternoon was spent
in happy way in music and con-
In the evening a party of friends,
made up principally Of Masons aEd
their wives, all long acquaintances of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood, called unanounc-
ed to offer their congratulations. Rab-
bi ]. s. Raisin presented to Mrs.
Wood a handsome gold-handled um-
brella and to Mr.. Wood gold-head
ed cane on behalf of those Of Mr..
Woods Masonic brethren who we're
The cane and umbrella
were engraved with an inscription
conveying the good will and regard
Of the givers. Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
were much surprised, but thanked
their friends in graceful little
speeches.
Following the presentation the eve
ming was spent in most enjoyable
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
srATEHoop REPORT FRIDAY

Washington, Feb. 15.-Owipg to the
illness of Chairman Hamilton of the
house committee on territories, the
New Mexico statehood report will prob
ably be delayed until Friday or even
later. The house conferees reported
to the senate an increase in the sal
aries of the governors of New Mexico
and Arizona to $4,000 per year with
$500 each for the secretaries. Copies
of the constitution of New Mexico and
a certified return of the vote was or
dered printed by the house.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
LOCUST SCOURGE
DUE TO RETURN
GRUBS OF SEVENTEEN YEAR
PLAGUE MAKE THEIR APP
PEARANCE

New York, Feb. 15.-The grubs of
the seventeen year locust, which is
due to return to plague the Ameri-
can farmer this summer, after being
absent since 1894, have made their
appearance in the vicinity of New
the locusts literally covered suburban
New York, stripping trees, lawns and
truck farms of eyerzahins green and
then moved in vast clouds that OBJ
scured the sun, to fresh fields. China
town will welcome the invasion The
Chinese cook makes them into pies,
roasts them, eats them as salad and
even New Workers have found some
dishes of them palatable.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
WANT SUNDAY BASEBALL

Albany, NJ Y. Febl 15.-Delegations
of baseball fans. club managers and
others interested in amateur sport ap-
peared before the Assembly Codes
committee this afternoon to urge the
passage of the McGrath bill to permit
amateur Sunday baseball in New
York state. Representatives of va
rious Sabbath observance organiza-
tions also were on hand to oppose
the measure. The opponents of the
bill declare that it is designed as the
entering wedge for the introduction
of professional Sunday baseball in the
east.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
EAST MEXICO WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY

come President Taft and many of the
house republicans into the democratic
fold.
Some of the "old guard" republi-
can leaders like Dalzell of Pennsyl-
vania and Fordney of Michigan,
yelled but thinly their predictions
that the republican party would be
defeated by reason of what they char
acterized as departure from the
principle of protection and the es
pousal of free trade.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
MERCANTILE co. BANKRUPT

Belen, N. M, Feb. 15.-The Belen
Mercantile company of Belen has
made an assignment of its business,
under the laws of New Mexico, for
the benefit of their creditors, to Will
liam M. Berger. The cause of the
embarrassment of the company, it is
said, is due to their inability to col
lect outstanding accounts, owing to
the poor season last year Several
suits have been pressed against the
corporation and in order to protect
all the creditors alike the concern
has made the assignment. 1t is hoped
that at meeting of the creditors,
which will be called at an early date,
some arrangements may be made
whereby the company will obtain an
extension of time and the assignment
dismissed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
ELKS' CLUB TO Be
BUSINESS PROPOSITION
If LOCAL LODGE OF ORDER
BUILDS, 1T WILL BE DOWN
TOWN ON EAST SIDE

That the Elks are really interested
in the proposition for building a lodge
home or club house, was shown by
the large attendance at the regular
meeting of the lodge last night. A
large number of the resident men,
,bers of the order were present and
crowded the o. R. c. hall. AS had
been announced to each member by
mail, the question fthe establish
ment of Las Vegas Elks club was
brought up. This developed into the
principal topic of discussion. Every
Elk present was given an opportunity
to air his views and many took ad-
vantage of the opportunity.
After much discussion it was de-
cided that if the Elks build or estab-
lish a club such will be done as a
business proposition. This is taken
to mean that if building is put UP
it will contain rooms for rent as
stores and Offices. 1t was ordered
by the lodge that committee be ap-
pointed for the purpose of securing
estimates and other information. This
will report at a later meeting when
further action will be taken.
p A feature of the meeting last night
was the enthusiasm shown by the
Elks in attendance.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
ITALIANS WELD
STILETTOS in RIOT
IN FREE-FOR-ALL ENGAGEMENT
AT DENVER DANCE, THREE a.
WERE STABBED 473iiN

Denver, Feb. 15.-Three Italians are
in the county hospital, suffering from
severe stab wounds and about twenty
five others are in Jail as the result
of free-for-all fight at dance here
early this morning. One of the men
probably will die as the result Of half
2 dozen wounds. Liquor flowed
freely at the dance. Finally some one
kicked out the lights and the stilletos
appeared in an instant. Tt took large
force of police to que1l the riot.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
Land Office Acts

Washington, Feb. Is. Decisions
were handed down here today by Com
missioner bennett of the General
Land office for the cancellation of
thirty-two entries, embracing valu-
able coal lands in the Lander, Wyo-
ming land district, upon the ground
that these entries were made fraudul-
emily in pursuance of a conspiracy and
by means of dummy entrymen.s The
lands were transferred to the North
western Coal company and the Owl
Creek Coal company, alleged to have
been organized for the express pur-
pose of taking them over. About g..
500 acres of coal lands valued at over
million dollars, are involved.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
SENSATIONAL TRIAL
At SANTA ROSA
E. G. M'NABB PLEADS INSANITY
AS DEFENSE FOR KILLING
H. II. HARGlS

Santa Rosa, N. NJ, Feb. 15.-Emo-
tional insanity is the defense of E.
G. McNabb, on trial here before
Judge E. R. Wright for the killing of
H. H. Hargis.
The tragedy occurred at Vaughn on
October 13 last. o. A. LarraZolo, for
the defense, last night outlined his
case. Mr.. Larrazolo said that the de-
Tense would prove that McNabb kill
ed Hargis while suffering from in
sanity, which was induced by brood
ing over the ruin of his home by Har-
gis.
The attorney for the defense in
his opening statement to the jury de-
clared that he would prove that Nc
Nabb was a married man, living with
his wife at Vaughn. That he was
a travelling salesman and forced to
be away from home great portion
of his time in pursuit of his calling.
That while the defendant was away
from home, Hargis made a practice
of visiting Mrs. McNabb and remain
ing late at night, and that on the
Saturday preceding the date of the
killing Hargis went to Tucumcari
with Mrs. McNabb and remained over
night. This conduct, argued Mr.. Lar
razolo, so preyed upon the mind of
the prisoner that he was not respon-
sible for his actions on the day the
killing occurred.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
MURDER CASES IN
) YEARS TOTAL SO
DATA COMPILED BY DISTRICT
COURT CLERK AT ATTORNEY
GENERALS REQUEST

In accordance with the request of
Frank w. Clancy, attorney general of
the territory, John Joerns, clerk of
the court for the Fourth judicial dis
trict has compiled list of the muir
der cases brought before the courts of
the district during the past five years.
From January /, 1905 to January l.,
1911 a total of thirty-nine murder
cases have been on the dockets of the
Fourth district court. Twelve of the
defendants were found guilty and sent
to the penitentiary. Two paid the
extreme penalty, being hanged until
dead. Five Of the cases were stricken
from the record with leave to rein
state. Five verdicts of not guilty were
returned. Five cases are still pending.
Attorney General Clancy is prepar-
ing to make a complete record of the
murder trials in the territory during
the five years Just past with the YER
diets of the court and final disposi-
ton of the cases. Mr.. Clancy Is ask
ing the court clerks to provide him
with this information.
It was the attorney generals plan
to learn the nationality, age, stature
and other characteristics of the men
tried for murder. Such statistics, how
ever, are not kept on the records. The
record of convictions is good one.
considering the character of many of
the cases and the difficulty in secur-
ing evidence.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15

way. Many of the old-timers talked
of incidents and experiences of the
early days in New Mexico. Refresh
ments were served. Mr.. and Mrs
Woods home was prettily decorated
for the occasion Gold was the pre-
dominating color.
Those of Mr. and Mrs. Woods chill
dren present were A. T. Wood of Og-
den, Utah; Mrs. Rufus. Rogers, Mrs.
Ellen Dice and w. o. Wood of Las
Vegas, Mrs. Walter Davis, Of Pres
colt, Ariz., was unable to be pres
ent.
Mr.. Wood came to New Mexico over
fifty years ago from Vermont. He
located first at Fort Stanton. When
this was abandoned during the Civil
war, he located at Fort Union, near
which place he ran a saw mill for
the government in the Turkey noun
tains. In 1861 Mr.. Wood returned to
Vermont, where he was married fifty
years ago yesterday. Later the Woods
went to Oregon, after a sojourn in
New Mexico. Then they resided for
some time in Phoenix. 1t was over
thirty years ago that they returned
to Las Vegas, where they have lived
ever since. Mr.. and Mrs. Wood are
among Las Vegas most respected
citizens.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
never DREAMED OF
ANNEXING CANADA
PRESIDENT TAFT PROMPTLY DE-
MES WILD RUMoR CAUSED BY
CHAMP CLARK'S BREAK

Washington. Feb. ia number of
callers this morning on President
Taft, expressed astonishment that
Representative Champ Clark should
have injected into the reciprocity
discussion in the house yesterday any
thought about the annexation of Can
ada. The White House is said to
regard the remarks of Mr.. Clark as
particularly unfortunate and the
president would like to have it under
stood throughout the world that his
administration had no thought what
ever of annexation when the reci-
procity agreement was arranged.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
indian MURDERS
RICH RANCHMAN
NAPOLEON 3. klNNEAR SHOT AND
KILLED ON sHosHoNE
RESERVATION

Lander, Wyo., Feb. 15.-Napoleon
B. Kinnearg wealthy ranchman of
the Shoshone reservation, was shot
and killed last night by his brother
in-law. Joseph Baker, a half-breed
Shoshone Indian. Mrs. Kinnear was
daughter of Jim Baker, the fam
GUS scout and companion of Kit Car
son. The Indian police from the Wind
River agency are today hunting for
Baker.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
RACING ENDS IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco, Feb. 15.-After hav
ing flourished almost without inter
ruption since the early pioneer days
the horse racing game in California
became a thing of the past today
with the coming into effect of the
Walker-Young anti-race track law.
The new law absolutely prohibits bet
ting of any description. Profiting by
the experience of race tracks in other
sections of the country the California
track owners will make no effort to
conduct meetings with betting elimin-
ated.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
PROVIDE sINEws OF WAR

New York, Feb. 15.-The National
Woman's Suffrage association, whose
headquarters are in this city, today
formally launched campaign to
raise a fund of $150,000 to carry on
the fight for women's ballot rights.
The day for beginning the movem ont
was appropriately chosen, this being
the anniversary of the birth of Susan
B. Anthony, one of the first and
probably the most famous advocates
of equal rights in America.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
SCATTERED BANDS TO UNITE
THIS WILL GIVE REvOLUTIONIST
FoRMIDABLY ARMY OF A
THOUSAND MEN
SUPPLY TRAIN CONFISCATED
INSURGENTS GET PROVISIONS
AND AMMUNITION INTENDED
FOR FEDERALs

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 15.-Advicei
from Chihuahua, dated Sunday, say
that fifty revolutionists took posses
son of San Andres, fifty miles west
of Chihuahua Saturday. They carried
arms for fifty additional men and Sc
cured many recruits. The same ad.
vices say that 125 insurrectos reach.
ed MADEIRA Saturday to meet 300 Pima
Indians and Mexicans from Sonora, to
move onto Chihuahua. Captain Cara
bro reached Guerrero the same day
with 250 men to await the MADEIRA
command.
Passengers from Coyame say there
are more than 200 insurrectos near
Canyon de Tiburcios, awaiting advices
from General Orozco. to join him.
Railroad men reaching Chihuahua
from La Junta say at least thousand
armed insurrectos are between the
two points, their objective point being
Chihuahua.
Whining men say III the country is |
not cleared soon nearly every mine
n western chihuahua will have closed
lown.
Amid the widest cheering and
cries of Viva Diaz," viva Navarro
General Navarro at the head of 1000
federal soldiers from Chihuahua en-
tered Juarez last evening. The en-
tire trip, consisting of IL days, was
made by train without the firing of
a shot or sighting the revolutionists.
Troopers of the Fourth United
States cavalry were sent this morn
ing from Pelea, N. NJ, to Aliens, di-
rectly opposite Guadalupe, Mex, where
Abran Gonzales, provisional insurrec-
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
Rebels Capture Supplies

Presidio, Tex, Feb. ia scouting
party of insurrectos under Colonel
Emilio Salfado captured seven wagons
loaded with provisions and ammuni-
tion, intended for the federal garrison
at Ojinaga. The town is practically
in a state of siege. Yesterday sever
al American officials and a school
teacher from Presidio visited Ojinaga,
but were promptly ordered out of
town by General Luque.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
BREAK IN NEW YORK VOTE

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 15.-Senator
Roosevelt, the insurgent leader,
changed his vote today from Edward
M. Shepard to John D. Herman, for
United States senator. Several other
insurgent democrats also shifted to
Herman.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
FILED UPON FRAUDULENTLY
OBTAINED BY MEANS OF DUMMY
ENTRYMEN IN FURTHER
ANcE OF CONSPIRACY
WORTH OVER A MILLION
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD NAMED
AS ONE OF DEFENDANTS IN
ACTION BROUGHT

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 15.-The
Union Pacific Coal company and the
Union Pacific railroad today were
made defendants in suit brought in
the United States court here by the
government to cancel patents to large
tracts of coal lands which it is alleg-
ed were obtained by fraud and with
dummy entrymen.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
$1,000 TAX SCHEDULES

Santa Fe, N. NJ, Feb. 15.-Assist-
ant Territorial Auditor Charles w.
Fairfield has sent out the last of
the $4,000 tax schedules to the coun-
ty assessors of the territory. They
got out earlier this year than last
and will enable the assessors to get
busy.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
TAFT SIGNS FAIR BILL

Washington, Feb. 15.-President
Taft today signed the bill designat-
ing San Francisco as the city in
which will be held in 1915 the inter
national exposition signalling the
opening of the Panama canal
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
PHYSICIAN HELD FOR MURDER

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 15.-Ac-
cused of the murder of his brother
in-law, Thomas w. Norman, whose
body was found with several bullet
wounds in the head, Dr.. J. w. Sher-
man was held here without bail late
yesterday. Sherman's chauffeur. Bud
die" Bachman, is held as an acces-
sorry.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
HOPE FOR IRELAND

London, Feb. 15.-Premier Asquith
declared in the house of commons to-
day that the governments task af-
ter the "veto bill" is disposed OF
would be to carry out the policy OF
full self-government for Ireland
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15

to governor Of Chihuahua, and his
strategy board is now making its
headquarters. The Americans look
upon this move as made in anticipa-
tion of an attack by Mexican federal
troops on the place in an effort to
capture the leaders of the insurrectos.
A report is current in insurrecto cir
cles than Madero is with Gonzales.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-15
POPE Plus x ILL

Rome, Feb. 15.-The pope is Ill
with influenza and is confined to his
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