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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
SHOT DOWN in COLD BLOOD
PROOF OF fNHUMAN WORK TO BE
FORWARDED TO WASHING
TON GOVERNMENT /.
Observation-Disclosures
GENERAL oRTEGA AT PISTOLS
POINT PREVENTS RETALIA-
TloN BY HIS MEN

Maria, Tex, Feb. 13.-Delayed ad-
vices received here today clear UP
the suspense over the result of the
fighting between the insurrectos and
federals around Mulato. The last word
received last week told Of federal re-
verses in the assault upon the rebel
lines at Mulato. 1t Is learned the
tide of battle remained the same with
the result that the federals retreated
to Ojinaga, their base Of supplies. The
ammunition of the isurrectos was ex-
hausted and they were unable to check
the federals' retreat. The federal loss
was forty killed and wounded. The
insurrectos lost one killed and two
wounded in the two days battle.
The insurgents fought from behind
breastworks of stone heaps and trees.
1t reminded one of the days of fighting
when the Indian combatted the west
ward march of the Yankee.
Shocking stories are told Of the fed
erals cruelty to non-cambatants and
the refusal of Ortega, the insurrecto
lealer, to permit his men to take re-
venge Four aged non-combatants were
found in a farm house near Mulato
when the federals first approached the
town and were murdered. They were
Eusebio de la Cruz, Cruz Samaneijo,
Desiderio Carrasco and Matias Car
rasco. One was ninety years old, an
other blind and another crippled. All
were white haired. The insurrectos
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
MILLIONAIRE HOBO
FINISHES LONG TOUR
FOR TWO YEARS EDWIN A
BROWN OF DENVER PLAYED
PROFESSIONAL TRAMP

Chicago, Feb. 13.-After two-year
tour of the United States, disguised
as hobo, Edwin A. Brown of Denver
known as the millionaire tramp
arrived in Chicago yesterday. Mr..
Brown has concluded his investigation
of the sociological conditions that
took him away from home. The re
suit of his countrywide investigation
will be put in bookform in the hope
that municipalities will awaken
to the crying need of shelter homes
for the friendless and penniless.' Mr.
Brown says he viii devote his life tc
bettering the condition of the unfor
tunate hobo.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13

The boys father believes he may
have gone to Ration or Trinidad, al
though the thirst for adventure may
have led him to go to Juarez and
witness at close range the Mexican
insurrection.
Il do not believe the boy has had
employment since leaving home,"
said Mr.. Rice this morning. Il think
he wrote us cheerful letters so we
would think he was doing well. 1t
may be neglect on his part, but the
fact we have received no letters from
him has caused his mother and my
self considerable worry. l think Ray
must have thought, if no harm has
come to him, that we might have
been contemplating requiring him to
return home. That may have been
his reason for dropping out of sight.
II he sees your paper, and hope ne
does, want him to know that we
are willing to let him stay in New
Mexico All we want to know is that
no harm has come to him."
Among the letters addressed to his
son that Mr.. Rice found in Albu-
querque was one from the boys sweet
heart. Mr.. Rice thinks it significant
that the name was written Ray
Thomas Rice, the word Thomas be-
ing underscored. He thinks his son
may have contemplated going by the
name of Ray Thomas
Young Rice is 19 years of age. He
is well developed physically and
could pass for considerably older. He
is of light complexion and is five feet,
ten and one-half inches in height.
His father is connected with the
Bank of Commerce of Perry, Okla,
and is a prominent man of that city
Mr.. Rice, Sr., would be grateful for
any information concerning his son.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13

found these old men with their hands
tied behind their back, lying face
down, riddled with bullets. Theil
heads were crushed and one was slash
ed across the face with a sabre. A
number of Americans viewed the
bodies and their sworn statements OF
the incident will be sent to Washing.
ton.
A dramatic incident followed the
discovery of the bodies. A govern
ment soldier had been found lying
wounded in the field. He was cared
for and fed. When the murdered men
were found the insurrectos rushed to
take revenge on this wounded SOL
dier. Wild with rage, they dragged
the terrified soldier into the street and
were about to kill him, when Ortega,
rode up and called halt. "My
he said, 'I have had my
home laid in ruins and my wife and
babies driven naked and starving into
the hills, but I am not yet ready to
kill an unarmed man." This quieted
the men for moment, but a son of
one of the victims stepped forward to
kill the wounded soldier. Ortega
then drew his pistol and threatened
to kill any man laying hand on the
helpless federal, and that settled it.
we will not be murderers like the
soldiers of Diaz," Ortega exclaimed.
The insurrectos have announced
heir intention to attack Ojinaga as
soon as they get fresh supplies and
Coyame, 35 miles from
ojinaga, is surrounded by band of
nsurrectos under Emilio Salgado.
Five American boys, bathing in the
Rio Grande yesterday, were shot at
~ rurales. Tney we're compelled to
wade across the river and surrender.
They were locked up all night but
we're released this morning.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
FAVORABLE REPORT
ON PENSION Bill
HOWEVER, ITS PASSAGE BY SEN
ATE is oUBTFUL-PRESl-
DENT MAY REJECT 1T

Washington, Feb. l3.-nhe senate
committee on pensions today voted to
report favorably the Sul.oway general
pension bill, which already has passed
the house. 1t increases the general
pension rolls about fifty million dol
lars a year. The vote was eight to
three, McCumber, Gore and Taliaferro
voting against it. The friends of the
measure do not anticipate an easy time
passing it in the senate, especially as
it has been intimated that the presi-
dent will veto the measure if it is
presented to him. a
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
| COMPROMISE cANDIDArEa

New York, Feb. 13.-Mayor Gaynor,
e. NJ. Grout, former comptroller of
New York City, and w. ]. Carr of
Brooklyn, a member of the appellate
division Of the supreme court, held
conference last night in Brooklyn,
presumably on the senatorial dead
lock to pick a compromise candidate
in place of william F. Sheehan, now
before the legislature as candidate
for United States senator.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13

tons daily, and with the development
of new mines under way this is ex-
pected to be increased before the
end of the year to $500 tons daily.
"The market for the company's s
coal is steadily increasing. In three
years the amount produced and sold
has increased 100 per cent. from
$4,000 tons in 1907, the first year
of operations, to 1,35O,O0O tons in
1910. With two new mines now in
course of construction the company
expects to be able to take care of
all the present demands in the ter
ritory tributary to its property. The
new mines will be used principally
for the production and preparation of
a high-grade coal for the domestic
market in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma
and the Southwest They will be
opened and equipped out of earnings
and funds on hand.
Gross earnings for the six months
ended December 81 increased 23.5
per cent, from $9O7O9S in 1909 to
81 ,119, 1893 in 1910. Net earnings in
creased 34.6 per cent, from 1901, ,031
to $405,2O2. Net earnings for the fis-
cal year ended June 30, 1910, in
creased 81 per cent, from $456,064
to $661,511, and after all fixed charges
and reserves for depreciation and re
newals a surplus was earned equiva-
lent to the full 5 per cent on the
81, 100000 preferred and 1.5 per cent
on $10,0O0,OO0 common. Surplus for
the last six months, before any re-
serve charges, increased 1897 per
cent over 1909, from $1OO,1S7 to $780,
1923.
Tonnage on the railway has shown
increase outside of the
coal, coke and lumber carried. This
has been mostly in cattle, sheep,
wool and agricultural products and is
due to the development of the coun-
try by irrigation. Several large irri-
cation projects are being planned, and
operations on some of them
nave already started"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
ROCKY MOUNTAIN co.
CLOSES BEST YEAR
MARKET FOR coMPANY's COAL
STEADILY ENLARGING-BuSI-
NESS GAINS 100 PER CENT

New York, Feb. 13.-The Wall
Street Journal, one of the most re-
liable financial publications in the
country, in recent issue says:
"The st. Louis, Rocky Mountain &
Pacific company has completed the
most prosperous year in its history.
The average tonnage produced by
the coal company during the last
three months of 1910 and the first
month of the present year was 5000
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
ARNOLD MYSTERY uNsoLvED

New York, Feb. 19.-The end of the
mysterious story of Dorothy Arnold
by no means has been reached. The
romantic turn given it by George 8.
Griscom, Jr., in the expression of his
confidence that the young woman is
alive and in his quoted intention of
marrying her if possible, was given
a contrary twist yesterday by the
arrival home from abroad of the lost
girls mother Mrs. Francis S. Arnold.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
APPEARS in GRAND OPERA

Mrs. Charles Cohn of this city Is in
receipt of letter from Miss Sara Mae
Reynolds, formerly Of Las Vegas, ia
which Hiss Reynolds says she made
her debut in grand opera in Savonna,
naly, recently. Miss Reynolds appear
ed to advantage in the difficult opera
Fedora" She has taken up la
Bohme," in which she expects to star
in the not distant future.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
RECIPROCITY BILL
NOW UNDER DEBATE
ITS PASSAGE BY HOUSE LATE
TODAY PoSSlBLE-TEsT
VOTE 1876 TO 121

Washington, Feb. 13.-By vote of
1876 to 121, the house this morning
voted to begin immediate considera-
ton of the Mccall bill, carrying out
the Canadian reciprocity agreement.
No agreement was reached as to the
limitation of debate, but possibly the
bill will be passed today. The vote
against taking the measure up came
almost wholly from the republican
side.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
EXPLOSION WRECKS
MANAGUA BARRACKS
MYSTERY SURROUNDS FATAL
DISASTER IN CAPITAL OF
NICARAGUA

Managua, Nicaragua, Feb. ia
series of explosions occurred = this
morning in the ammunition barracks
within the grounds of the presiden-
tial mansion. 1t is impossible to
approach the barracks to ascertain
if any were killed or wounded. Mar
tial law has been declared throughout
the city. Members of President Es-
trada's family have been taken to
the American consulate for safety. A
revolutionary plot is suspected.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
COMMERCIAL CLUB DANCE

The entertainment committee of the
Commercial club, of which DR.. H. w.
Heymann is chairman, has issued in
vitations for a dance and card party
to be given in the club rooms on the
evening of Thursday, February %. The
dance has brought forth expressions
of delight from the younger society
crowd, who will thus have another
chance to Shake foot" before Lent.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
RAY RICE, WHO RECENTLY CAME
TO NEW MEXICO, SUDDENLY
DROPS OUT OF SIGHT
NO TRACE OF THE BOY HERE
LAST HIS PARENTS HEARD OF
HIM, HE HAD LEFT CLOVIS
FOR ALBUQUERoUE
HAS HARM COME TO LAD?
FATHER GREATLY ALARMED
OVER MYSTERIOUS DIsAP-
PEARANcE OF YOUTH

Where is Ray Rice? Suddenly ceas.
ing to write to his parents and friends
or to call for his mail, the young
man has completely dropped from
sight. His father, Elmer T. Rice,
wealthy banker of Perry, Okla,
thinking young Rice may have come
to Las Vegas. is in the city. He has
enlisted the assistance of the police
department in his search.
Several weeks ago young Rice, who
was attending the Perry high school,
suggested to his father he would like
to quit school and go west. He be-
lieved he had the strength of courage
and body to wrest living for him
self from the world. An athlete and
star football player he had been in
many hard scrimmage and emerged
with honors. He believed he could
accomplish the same feats in the
world of business. He was full of life
and energy, and books and school
rooms seemed tame compared to the
allurements offered by life of ac-
tivity in the west.
He had heard of opportunities Of
fered young men in the new state of
New Mexico and he was anxious to
come to the Southwest and make his
fortune. Young Rice's father tried
to persuade him to remain in school
and finish his course. When he saw
this was unavailing he gave his per-
mission for his son to come to New
Mexico.
The young man first went to Clovis
From that city he wrote his parents
he had secured employment with the
Santa Fe and was doing well. He
wrote often, always in cheerful
vein. Then he went to Vaughn.
February 4 he wrote his parents of
his intention of going to Albuquer-
que, where he said he had secured
a position with the railroad. Not an
other line has been received from
him since that date.
Becoming alarmed, Mr.. Rice came
to New Mexico to look for his son,
after having failed to get track of
him by several kilograms. In Albu.
querque he inquired of Santa Fe rail-
road officials and discovered the
young man had never been in the
railways employ there. At the post
office the father found letters that
had been sent to his son in Albuquer
que. From the postmarks it was
discovered the boy had not called for
his mail in several days.
In Albuquerque Mr.. Rice talked to
railroad man who said he had seen
young man answering the descrip-
tion of his son. He said the boy had
told him he was unable to get work
in Albuquerque, and was thinking of
going to Las Vegas. Mr. Rice came
here at once, arriving in the city
last night.
A careful search of the city today
revealed no trace of young Rice.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
UNITED STATES TO
PROTECT RIVER DYKE
TAKES UP WITH MEXICO QUES-
TIoN OF GUARDING WORK
ALONG COLORADO RIVER

Washington, Feb. 13.-The United
States government has taken up with
Mexico the question of protecting the
dyke which is being built along the
Colorado river in Mexico, inorder to
control that stream. Whether it viii
be necessary to send American troops
into Mexico territory for this purpose
has not yet been determined.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
DISCHARGED MEN
BURN ROUNDHOUSE
NATIONAL LINES OF MEXICO
SUSTAIN HEAVY LOSS AT
MONTERREY

Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. ia special
dispatch from Monterey, Mexico, says
that the roundhouse and sixteen loco
motives OF the National Lines were
burned there last night. The officials
had received anonymous letters, say
ing If certain contemplated changes
in employees were made, that the round
house would be burned.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
EMPEROR WILLIAM
VERY SICK Man
HIS ILLNESS, FIRST REPORTED
AS COLD, TURNS OUT MORE
SERIOUS

Berlin, Feb. 1S.-The illness of EN-
peror William, which Saturday was
reported merely as a cold, apparently
is more serious than has been indi-
Gated. The emperor has spent two
days in bed, and it is said he will be
confined to his chamber until the
end of the week. His attack is fever
ish influenza.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
CLOVIS Has a.265 PEOPLE

Washington, Feb. 13.-The town of
Clovis, Curry county, New Mexico, has
a population of 1926. In 1900 this
town did not exist. 1t is the metro
polls on the Eastern Railway of New
Mexico, a Santa Fe line known as the
Belen cutoff.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1911-02-13
FUNERAL oE NINA kEEsEE

Sunday afternoon at o'clock, from
the chapel of J. G. johnson & Son
was held the funeral of Miss Nina
Keesee, who died Saturday. The ser
vice was conducted by Rev. o.. P.
Miles, of the Baptist church and burial
was in Odd Fellows cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
$4,000 FOR PREVENT0RIUM
Given to Save Children from
tuberculosis.

Through Mrs ]. Borden Hartman, a
friend of the tuberculosis Preyentorium
for Children at Farmngdale, y. j., has
contributed $4,000 toward the compile
ton Of the proposed additions to the
buildings plans for which have just been
accepted by the board of directors. 1t is
said that $4,000 is still needed to bring
the capacity Of the institution up TO the
proposed 1873 beds, and $4,000 a year
will then be required to support the in
stitution. An annual sum OF $4,000
has already been pledged.
This Is IN" preyentorium which was to
have been placed at Lakewood. but
which. on account of considera BILE oppo-
sition from the Inhabitants of that town.
was moved 10 F'armingdale, seven miles
north, much against the desires OF Ma
than Straus one Of the principal con-
tributors - the endowment fund
Here 40 acres have been acquired bv
gift from the estate of Albert Brisbane
Children, taken from the infected tene-
ments Of this city. have an ail-year-
round fresh air home IN the New Jersey
pine belt. Since the proventorium moved
from Lakewood IT has been able to save
two hundred and fifty children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
FLIES so MILES IN WIND
Former Motorcyclist in Air So
Minutes.

Earle L. Ovington, with an enviable rec
ord for intrepid work on "A motorcycle.
proved yesterday that he was in line to
rank with Americas foremost aviators
when he few from Belmont Park over the
Hampstead Plains beyond Garden city
and back To the starting point.
II was a demonstration Of marked skill.
with the wind blowing at the rate of about
twenty miles an hour. Mr. Ovington was
in the air hfty-two minutes. at attitudes
OF from 1000 to 5000 feet. and travelled
approximately fifty miles although at
times IT was estimated the aviator was
flying at the rate OF eighty miles an hour
when going with the wind.
He flew a 1871 Bleriot Of 10 horsepower.
the nrst Of the type 10 he imported 20
America. Mr.. Ovington received four
foot trophy presented by Timothy l..
Woodruff. president Of the New York Aero
club, recently Incorporated. and OF the
real estate company over whose building
sites a great deal OF the aviator's flying
was done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
M'CREA DENIES REBATIEG
Says There Was Absolute Equal
ity of Ore Rates at Cleveland.

Philadelphia, April 2a-James McCrea'
president OF the Pennsylvania Railroad, TO-
day issued statement with reference 70
the recent indictment found against me
company in Cleveland. in which he says
there was no discrimination In the shipping
Of ore and no favoritism was shown.
After stating that there is an apparent
misunderstanding Of the public as 10 what
is really involved In the case" AID ex-
planning the technical methods Of handing
ore at Cleveland, the charges for which, W
asserts. were uniform 10 all consumer. mo
statement continues:
The tariff duty published and fled with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
showed clearly the current payments 10 oe
made by the dock company To ali thess
consumers of ore, but appear 10 have pesa
silent as TO the final distribution 10 ~
made by the dock company o; any pssI, I,
BILE additional saving; Consequently. H. ~
the company's effort IN carry ou. ~
exact spirit Il the law and insure inlp ',,.
tIal treatment to its patrons. the feHu,o
10 note In the published taffs the, IN
vision for the final Distribution /"
possible additional saving lof when e'ss, ~,
consumer had not only klowie1st' ws
notice. was not strictly IN acco,ca .nne,hn,cai
tine law. the violation was ONLY tee""'>
and wholly unlntsniional ,,.,r,,a.
There can be no question of dlscr'm, .ess
tion involved. as all consumers, ootn az
and small. were treated with STREE Inn
TALLY: there never was nor couio -. IN
favoritism. for the rate to each ONO
exactly the same. .siS.nt
The indictment OF Mr.. Hanna, presI .sSs
Of the dock company. and or Mr.. Me- "a
vice-president OF the railroad COMPANY ,sy
alleged conspiracy appears TO ne que sv,,d.
o ~ W., hehaif Of their respective companies,
this contract by which exact and ap vs. ore
equality OF rates 10 all consumers u cam.
Forwarded from the Pennsylvsnia WI"
cany's docks was guaranteed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
EARL GREY SUMMONED
Reciprocity Crisis Calls Him
from Winnipeg to Ottawa.

Winnipeg, Man. April 29.-The crti-
cal reciprocity situation at ottawa has
resulted in the sudden recall Of Earl
Grey TO the capital from Winnipeg. The
Governor General cancelled all his en-
gagemcnts for next week and left here
tonight with his suite for ottawa.
The determination Of the Opposition to
fight the agreement with the United
States all summer. if necessary. which
was outlined by Mr. Borden in the Cana
dian Parliament Yesterday, thus pre-
venting Sir Wilfrid Laurier from attend
ing the imperial conference and the cor
onation I'm London. has caused much ex-
element in political circles here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
CRlTICISES POLICE RECORDS
Charter Hearing Speaker Gets
Heckled for His Pains.

The tendency Of certain members of the
Senate and Assembly Cities committees to
heckle persons who appear before them
was shown yesterday. when Assembyman
HOey made some sarcastic comments to
W. H. Allen, Of the Bureau of Municipal
Research, who was appearing 10 make some
suggestions at hearing on the proposed
charter in the City Hall yesterday. The
Assenolyman said that Mr.. Allen was too
much like Borough President McAneny,
too much Of a theorist."
The chapters on the Fire and Police de-
partments were under discussion. Mr.. Al
len argued for greater efficiency in police
records He asked that not only the number
of arrests but also the number OF COM
plants be so kept that they would he
available TO the proper persons seeking
information.
IF IL wasn't for the personal and politi-
cal interest involved in the case Of Inspec-
tor O'Brien," said Mr.. Allen, mo one would
ever have heard Of the status of that case.
can't see how any man can have the
courage TO be Mayor Of this city without
having some check on police records"
1t might be wise for YOU to look into
the efficiency of Borough President Nc
Aneny,' said Assemblyman Ioey
Borough President McAneny is a great
theorist," he added. He gave a complete
scheme for cure-all for the ills Of gov
eminent and made his campaign on that
platform against the former borough presl-
dent al the election. After McAneny got
the job II the man he criticised the condi-
ton Of the streets became ten times worse
than they had been under his predecessor. %
Further hearings on the proposed charter
will be held in the city Han. as follows:
Friday. May ., 3 p. NIPPON the Board
Of Aldermen. Board Of Estimate and An
portionment. the Mayor, general admins
trative provisions, City Record and Tax
Department, and the Finance Department.
Saturday, May 6. 3 y. m.-Department OF
Education, Normal College and the College
Of the city Of New York and pension sys-
TENS.
Friday, May l2, 3 p. m.-Department Of
Health. Charities, Corrections and Public
Hospitals
Saturday, May 10. 10 a. m.-Deplrtment OF
Architecture. Buildings. Tenement House
and City Engineering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-30
WOMEN TEACHERS AT DINNER
Orchestra Works Overtime Playing
Equal Pay Songs.

More than a thousand teachers, members
OF the Interborough Association Of Women
Teachers. and their guests assembled last
night at the Waldorf for th,ir nth annual
dinner. The teachers took advantage OF
the annual event TO celebrate their brighter
prospects. az they feel now that their
fight for equal pay is almost at an end.
Miss Grace g. Strachan, president ~ the
association. presided at the dinner. Equal
pay" songs, written 20 the music Of popu-
lar airs. were sung throughout the dinner,
the audience becoming so enthusiastic about
the subject that the orchestra had u re-
peat them many times.