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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
ATTACK BY HOSTILE FLEET
ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO
RUN LINE OF SHORE BAT
TERIEs AND LAND FORCE
BIPLANE FOR SCOUT DUTY
AVIATOR ELY WILL ASSIST
DEFENDERS IN REPULsINe
INVADERS

San Francisco, July 17.-"War was
declared at 1901 this morning, when
maneuvers in which United States
troops at the Presidio, nine compa-
nies of coast artillery of the Califor-
mia National Guard and several naval
vessels will take part, officially be-
gan.
The maneuvers will eliminate
Thursday in an attempt by the gun
boat Marblehead and a fleet of tugs
towing targets to represent hostile
fleet, to pass the Notifications of the
Golden Gate and land force with
in San Francisco Bay.
During the maneuvers exhaustive
tests of the wireless telephone will
be made. George Loose, in Farman-
Curtiss biplane has been detailed for
scout duty with the defending forces
Aviator Eugene Ely, who made sue
cessful landing aboard the cruiser
Pennsylvania is expected to arrive
early in the week to take part in the
maneuvers.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
MAccAeEEs OF WORLD

Cleveland, o., July "Maccabee
week." or the quadriennial meeting
of the supreme tent of the Knights
of the Maccabees of the World, be-
gan today with an attendance of
thousands of members of the order
from many parts of the United States
and Canada. 1t is the first time in
the history of the order that its su-
preme lawmaking body has met out
side of Michigan, the executive Off
ces OF the organization being situat-
ed in Detroit, and it has been planned
to make it the greatest gathering
ever held by the order. A class OF
$500 members will be initiated, and
25s000 Maccabees win participate in
the parade. The reports TO De pre-
sented to the convention by the SUI
preme officers show the order to be
in a highly flourishing condition,
both numerically and financially. Or
ganizations now exist in sixty states,
territories and provinces, the total
approximating 100000,
with over 5000 subordinate tents.
Since its organization the order has
paid out $3S,000,O00 in benefits, and
has over $10,000,OOG in surplus ben
efits.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
CONSECRATED AS
BISHOP OF DALLAS
REV. JOSEPH p. LYNCH Sue
cEEDs LATE BISHOP DuNNE
SERVICES IMPRESSIVE

Dallas, Tex, July 17.-Distinguish-
ed churchmen frorl many dioceses
today attended the conservation of
Rev. Joseph p. Lynch as Roman
Catholic bishop of Dallas, in success
sion to the late Bishop Dunno. The
solemn service was held in the Cath
edral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The consecrating prelate was Arch
bishop Blenk of New Orleans. who
was assisted by Bishop Morris of
Little Rock and Bishop Gallagher of
Galveston. The sermon was preach
ed by the Very Reverend Michael S.
Ryan, president of Kendrick semin-
airy, st. Louis. At the conclusion of
the ceremony the visiting prelates
and priests were entertained at din
ner at the Oriental hotel.
The Right Rev. Joseph P. Lynch.
the new bishop of Dallas, was born
near Chicago in 1873, and early in his
career he was engaged in the prac-
tice of law. Deciding to enter the
church, he took theological course
at Kendrick seminary and was or
dained priest about eleven years
ago. After his ordination he became
attached to the Dallas diocese and a
year ago was made vicar general. He
has been the active bishop since the
death of Bishop Dunno.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
REAL ESTATE MEN MEET

Denver, Colo, July 17.-Although
the convention Of the National Asso-
citation of Real Estate Exchanges
will not get fully under way until to-
morrow great majority of the dele
gates arrived in Denver today. The
initial session will be called to order
tomorrow afternoon. Governor Sha-
froth of Colorado and Mayor Speer
of Denver will welcome the visitors.
President Alexander S. Taylor Of
Cleveland will deliver an address and
the annual reports will be presented
by Secretary R. Bruce Douglas of
Milwaukee and Treasurer James g.
Blake of st. Louis
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
SEATTLE CELEBRATES
OPENING OF KLONDIKE
FOURTEEN YEARS AGO FIRST
STEAMER ARRIVED WITH "A
CARGO OF VIRGIN GOLD

Seattle, Wash, July 17.-Fourteen
years ago today the steamer Port
land arrived in this port from Alaska,
bringing a ton of virgin gold from
the rich new fields of the Klondike,
and started the great gold rush
which gave a wonderful impetus to
Seattle's growth and prosperity.
In celebration of the anniversary
the Golden Potlatch" carnival was
-ushered in today with the firing of
sunrise salutes. Aeroplane flights,
water fetes and sports. with vessels
of the United States navy participat-
ing, daily historical and artistic pa
geants, parades of all nations, JAP
anese feast of lanterns, a Chinese
dragon parade, Indian dances and
ceremonies, floral fetes. masquerades
and the coronation of the King and
Queen of the Potlatch will fill out
the week.
Preparations for the big event have
been going on for months. An elab
crate system of street lighting has
been installed, great court of hon
or erected and practically the entire
city has been decorated with flags
and bunting.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
CAMPAIGN PROMISES
MUST Be ANNOUNCED
PUBLICITY BILL AMENDED so AS
TO BE SWEEPING IN ITS
PROVISIONS

Washington, July IA law that
simply requires man to report what
money he spent to get into the SEN
ate, virtually endorses his right to
buy his election" declared Senator
Hepburn of Indiana. when the senate
took up the campaign publicity bill
today. Senator Lodge of MassachGs-
etts, declared that the whole pur-
pose of a publicity law is to let the
public know exactly what money is
spent and how it is handled; that
the theory is that money publicly ac-
counted for is properly spent.
The bill as it passed the house
requires publicity of campaign ex-
penses not only after election as at
present, but also during the fifteen
days before election. The senate
committees proposed amendment
would extend the publicity to pri-
mary elections and force candidates
to publish their promises to the
campaign supporters.
Senators Sutherland and Burton Sc.
cured adoption of an amendment
broadening this paragraph so that
candidates must report all promises
made by any one who had been Civ
en- authority to act for the candidate.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
MARKET uNpERToNE FIRM

New York, July 17.-Quotations
held steady at slightly higher
range throughout the morning. The
undertone was firm and there
seemed to be no pressure to sell.
Southern Railway was the most ac-
tive issue on the list and the stock
rose to 33, within a fraction of its
high point of the year. The inertia
of the prominent stocks led to q
movement among the specialists
which fluctuated more widely.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
SCORES WERE ALSO INJURED
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS TRAIN
WAS ENTERING RAILROAD
STATION
FOUR COACHES TELEsCOPED
IN THESE CARS WERE RIDING
VICTIMS OF HoRRIFYINe
DISASTER

Mullheim, Germany, July ia
through express from Basel, Switzer-
land, for Berlin, crowded with heavy
tourist traffic, was wrecked here to-
day. Eleven persons are known to
have been killed, while scores Of 9TH
ers we're injured, many of them So
rsously. The train was derailed while
entering the station and four coaches
were telescoped.
Up to this evening the dead had
not been identified and it was impus-
sible to learn whether there were
any Americans among the victims.
The accident occurred as the train
coming from the south was entering
the station. The locomotive was de-
rallied and was followed from the
rails by four cars, first-class, sec
ond-class and two third-class coach.
es. These cars telescoped each
other. At the same time the remain
ing cars were thrown to the opposite
side Of the track and piled up against
a train standing on a southbound
track. Not passenger in the firsr
three coaches of the train escaped
death or injury.
Tonight it was found that the
dead numbered twelve, Of whom only
three have been identified. Most of
the injured were from Basil and
Wiesenthal. So far as can be as
certained there were no Americans
aboard the train.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
SENATOR TERRELL
OF GEORGIA QUITS
ACTING ON TELEGRAPHIc RE-
QUEST, HIS NAME is sTRlck-
EN- FROM ROLL

Washington, July 17.-Senator Ter
rell of Georgia ceased to be mem
Der of the United States senate at
11.20 a. m. today. Acting on his
telegraphic request to Vice President
Sherman this morning, the senate
ordered that Mr.. Terrell's name be
stricken from the roll of the senate,
leaving his seat vacant until Cover
nor Hoke Smith qualities as his
successor.
Senator Terrell's telegram read
"My successor as United States SEN
ator was elected by the legislature of
Georgia last Wednesday. 1t is my
opinion this terminated my term of
office, but to remove all doubt |
sent my resignation last Friday to
Governor Smith and mailed you a
copy of the same.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
SCOTLAND WELCOMES KING

Edinburg. July 17.-Without a dis
cordant note was the enthusiastic
welcome extended to the king and
queen upon their arrival here today
for a four-days' visit in Scotland.
Though the hour of arrival this morn
ing was rather early a vast crowd
assembled about the Caledonian rail-
road station and cheer after cheer
went up as their maiesties. who were
accompanied by the Prince of Wales
and Princess Mary. were formally
received by the Duke of Connaught
and escorted to the carriages in
which they were driven to Holyrood
palace, where they are to reside
during their stay in Edinburg.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
MORE EVIDENCE OF
100000 JACK POT.
BURGESS, DULUTH
BUSINESS MAN, GIVES IMPoR-
TANT TESTIMONY

Washington, July 1.-THE 100000
legislative Jack pot" about which re-
wolves charges affecting the election
of Senator William Lorimer, figured
in the testimony at the opening of to-
days hearing before the Senate Lor-
inner committee.
William Burgess, manager and
tsurer of an electrical company at
l \, Mimi, testified that on train
rA g out of Duluth about March,
19l F. Wiehe, who is associated
in IS with Edward Hines, de-
clareG him that there was "jack
pot ra 1 to elect Mr.. Lorimer. +
know what I am talking about be-
cause 1 subscribed $4,000 to it my
self"
He said he and Wiehe had not ne.
before that day. Burgess said he
made remark about the Lorimer
which finally led the stran-
ger whom. he said, was Wiehe. to re-,
mark that Burgess did not know
very damn mucm about it"
Shortly afterward, according to the
witness today, Wiehe made the state
ment about the Jack not"
Didn't you think it strange that a
perfect stranger should make<r con-
fession of wholesale corruption to
your" asked Senator Kern.
81 always did, that was the reason
asked who the man was when we
got off the train," was the reply Of
the witness.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
TRAIN BOYS TO BE SOLDIERS

Washington, July 17.-Assistant
Secretary of War Oliver is endeavor-
ing to enlist the aid of state COVER
nors in the military drilling of pupils
OF high schools. Today he dispatch
ed an identical letter to all the gov
ernors, inviting their attention to the
California law, providing for the or
ganization of companies and battal-
ions of high school boys who are OF be
armed with Krag rifles and trained by
competent instructors from the reg
ular army. In his letter General DIV
er makes strong plea for such state
legislation.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
LATEST VICTIM WAS A BOY
EXTRAORDINARY PRECAUTIONS
TAKEN BY QUARANTINE
OFFICIALS
Is CASES OF The DISEASE
FEDERAL EXPERT co-oPERAT-
ING WITH MUNICIPAL HEALTH
AUTHORITIES

New York, July 17-Another death
from Asiatic cholera occurred at the
ISwineburne Island hospital during
the night, making the total six. The
latest victim was Francis Farander,
aged IA.
The fight to bar cholera from the
port of New York continued today,
with a federal expert helping the
local health department. The 24S
persons who arrived here two weeks
ago on the steamer Moltke and are
still under observation will undergo
examinations and a more rigid quar-
antine will be enforced at Swine
burne Island, where fifteen cases Of
the disease are confined, with four
others under suspicion.
These cases. with the six deaths
that have occurred since the Moltke
brought the germ here from Naples,
show the reality of the danger the
city faces from the epidemic now
raging in southern Europe. While
nothing even approaching panic
exists here now, the situation is re-
ceiving great attention and DR.. A. S.
Doty, health officer of the port, has
felt called on to issue a reassuring
statement.
DR.. Doty says that the cholera
germ can be received in one way
only, through the mouth, and that
there is no danger in ordinary con-
tact with persons who have the dis
ease.
However, Charles Dushkins, coun-
sci for the complainants at the in
vestigation of DR.. Doty's official con-
duct now in progress, declares his
belief that cholera patients now in
the hospital caught the disease not
on the steamer, but at the immigra-
ton station where the passengers
were detained after landing.
The danger, or rather the under
standing of it. is further increased by
the comparatively recent medical
knowledge of cholera ! carriers. :"
These persons, DR.. Doty says, may
transmit the disease all through
themselves absolutely free from any
i'll effect and be as great menace to
others as man dying from the dis
ease.
No cases of cholera were found
among the 261 passengers and nine
ty-one members of the crew Of the
Perugia. All the persons aboard,
however, remain under close obser-
walton. The ship is being disinfected.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
ARGUMENTS ARE POSTPONED

Denver. July 17.-Arguments on the
motion for new trial for Harold F.
Henwood, convicted or second degree
murder for killing George e. Cope
land, while shooting at S. L. Won
Phul. the st. Louis balloonist, were
today postponed until tomorrow. The
case against Henwood for killing Won
Phul will not be set until after hear
ina of the present notion,
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
FATAL EXPLOSION
OF NITRO-GLYCERlN
ONE DEAD AND TWO MISSING AS
RESULT OF BLOWING UP OF
PLANT NEAR DENVER

Denver, July 17.-One killed, two
missing and probably dead. and two
nitro-glycerin buildings destroyed.
resulted today from the explosion of
5000 pounds of nitro-glycerin at the
Dupont Powder company's plant fif-
teen miles south of Denver. The ex-
plosion, for which the cause is un-
known, was distinctly heard in
South Denver. The property loss is
placed at $6,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
DIAz GOING TO PARIS

Bad Nauhren, July 17.-General
Porfrio Diaz, the former president of
Mexico, is preparing to leave for
Paris, being advised by a consulting
physician here not to take the waters
on account of his age. His health,
however, appears excellent. From
Paris, Diaz will go to Switzerland,
where he will remain throughout the
summer.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
ELks, s1.25o,ooo HOME

New York, July 17.-Hundreds of
Elks from all parts of the country,
who have been attending their ma
tional reunion at Atlantic City, came
to New York today especially to in.
spect the newly erected home of the
New York lodge No. l., B. P. o. E.,
located in West Forty-third street,
just off Broadway. 1t is a twelve
story structure with a roof garden
and two Easements. The building
with its equipment cost $1,250,000.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
United States Alive to DANGER

Washington, July 17.-The entire
public health machinery of the gov.
ernment has been put in motion 70
fight off the cholera invasion from
Europe All consular reports from
Europe, bearing on cases at any
points are being carefully studied by
officials here and the public health
office at Naples has been instructed
to cable a report every five days as
Ito developments in Italy. All sntps
are being watched here and abroad
and special instructions have been
issued throughout the service TO
safeguard this country from the dis
ease.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
LEcLEss MAN HAS MONOPOLY

Bonham, Tex, July 1.-THE city
council has passed an ordinance pro
viding that none may sell peanuts oD
the streets Of Bonham, until he has
suffered the amputation of both legs
The purpose of the ordinance is 10
permit an aged negro, who has lost
both legs, to freeze out" all able
bodied competitors in the peanut SEX
ing line.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
BODIES OF q Mine
VICTIMS RECOVERED
AFTER DAMP IN CoLLIERY NEAR
DUBOIS, PA, CLAIMED SCORE
OF LIVES

Dubois, Pa, July 1.-THE bodies
of twenty-one victims of the explos-
ion in the shaft of the Cascade Coal
and Coke company at Sykesville,
were brought to the surface today.
The large crowd dispersed and there
was no excitement about the mouth
of the pit. The bodies were not
burned and it is quite evident that
the men died as the result of after
damp.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
ErHEL no FoReIvE colt

Sacramento. July 17.-Ethel Barry
more, having cancelled her engage
ments for the remainder of the season
in the northwest, departed last night
for New York. Friends of the actress
assert that she is returning east to
effect a reconciliation with Mr. Colt.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
HUDSON BAY POST
WIPED OUT BELIEF
FEARS FELT FOR SAFETY OF
ESTABLISHMENT AT FORT
MATAcHEWAN

North Bay, Ont, July 17.-Fears
are entertained for the safety of the
Hudson Bay post at Fort Matache-
wan. The last word coming out by
Indian runners from Steve L'African-
der. was that the fire was coming
along both sides of the river and
was all about the post.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Las Vegas Improvement
company, will be held Monday, Aug
21st, at o'clock p. M, at the stated
Office in Aetna Building association
rooms on the Plaza. 17-24-31-7
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17
GATES HOLDING HIS OWN

Paris, July 17.-John w. Gates,
the American financier, who is des.
perately i'll in this crty, passed a
comfortable night. He continues to
gain slowly.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17

David winternitz has returned to
Las Vegas from an extended stay in
Hampton, Va, where he went sew
eral months ago.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17

Saul Rosenthal was expected to
arrive home today from trip to
California.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17

Chavez will be given hearing be-
fore justice of the peace soon The
hearing is expected to bring out all
the facts in the case.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-07-17

Loyal Fans DO Not
Knock But Always
Root.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-07-04
WALToN,s FAST.
The "PIunser" Did Even More Than
the Doctor Sucoested.

The "PIunser" Did Even More Than
the Doctor Suggested.
Race track lovers Of some years ago
all knew "Plunger' Walton-Francis
Theodore Walton. as he was christen-
ed Everything that Walton did be
did as thoroughly as he plunged on the
races. This habit was illustrated BY
bis famous fast Rheumatism caused
him considerable suffering for years
Across the street from him lived o
doctor, who said one day:
Walton. you eat too much. That's
what's the matter with you. Do as |
say and you will cure your rheuma-
tism- Don't let food tempt you SO
much Just taper of your meals. and
don't eat except when you really feel
like It."
Some time passed before the two
men met again. The physician I'm
quired what results followed from
needing his directions. he listened
thunderstruck to the following report
THAT advice of yours sounded easy.
and | didn'' eat morseI for twenty
one days. No. sir; not single particle
Of food passed my lips Every hour
that was awake did drink glass
of water. ] suffered no great pangs OF
hunger | was comfortable and haC
a good time. II was my wife's anxiet,
that made me break my fast She GO
the notion that | was losing weight too
fast You see. | once weighed 2SH
pounds. When began the fast
weighed 246 At the end of twenty.
one days weighed an even 200. Your
advice was all right New York Trib
une.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-07-04
TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1911

THERE have been. lately. several cleo
tons on the subject Of governing cities by
the commission plan. In the first the pro-
ject was defeated and not much Growing
was done by supporters or opponents
Then Trenton voted and adopted the
system and we heard 1t said with great
glee that this was decided victory for
Governor Wilson who had advocated the
measure On Tuesday. Hoboken and
New Brunswick held an election and the
result was defeat for commission govern
ment by decided majority. There is a
claim that defeat had been accomplished
by combination Of Democrats and Re-
publicans, but that Is a weak pretext.
The election In November showed that
when the people wish to they can arise in
great strength and get along very well
without political alliances.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-07-04
surroeate,s Office.

During the past week several Wills have
been offered for probate and inventories
filed at the Office Of Surrogate Lippincott
as follows:
Theodore W. Smith. late of Riverton,
gives all his estate. received from his sis
ter, Sarah M. Burch, to his two children,
George h. Smith and Anna III. Daniels.
share and share alike. All the residue of
his estate he gives to his wife. Eliza
Smith, absolutely. Samuel s. Daniels is
named sole executor. ~
Inventory filed In estate of Rebecca h.
Ballinger, late of Moorestown, shows per-
sonal property of $40, 632.63.
Joseph A. Southwick, late Of Mount
holly, leaves all his personal property to
his wife, Rachel Maud Southwick, and
appoints her executrix thereof
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-07-04

FROM Ireland was cabled the news of
the death of William ]. Thompson, who
died at his boyhood home In Ballast, on
Sunday. In poor health for long time,
Mr.. Thompson's indisposition was In
creased by the worry that followed his
financial difficulties and he went abroad
with the hope of restoring his health, but
1t was too late. William j. Thompson
was queer mixture. With strong code
OF honor, with heart as large as all out
doors, helping many needy persons. he
conducted trades which thrived chiefly on
the weakness Of others and brought sor-
row to many families. He was a power
In politics and used his influence for per.
sonal ends. On the other hand, he had
strict views upon the subject of honesty
and as monument to that idea Is the
Camden county court house, built by a
committee of which he was q member.
1t was built within the appropriation, q
balance was returned to the treasury and
not a hint of graft has ever been mentioned
In connection with the deal. AS COM
panion he was genial and liked by ali who
had associations with him and he will be
sincerely mourned by many who knew
him during his lifetime.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-07-04

Joseph d. Borbidge, II years old, Of
Philadelphia, was drowned Tuesday after
noon while bathing In Oakford Lake at
New Egypt. Early in the afternoon
young Borbidge, who was spending his
vacation with his grandparents, went to
the lake for swim. He had only been
in few moments. when Harry Worth and
William Brown. who were building a
house nearby. heard him cry for help.
They and others went to his aid at once
and Roy Irons, carpenter. succeeded In
locating the body. Physicials worked
with him for about three hours. but were
unable to revive him