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Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
PROMISED HIS SUPPORT
THE FORMER EXECUTIVE ALSO
AGREED TO STAY OUT OF
THE RUNNING HIMSELF.
Things LOOKED PRETTY GOOD
so THE HERO OF SAN JUAN HILL
DECIDED TO TRY FOR A
THIRD TERM.

Washington, March 23.-That Theo
dore Roosevelt's messages to Senator
LaFollette were sucn as ITO convince
the latter he would have Roosevel.'s
support is the substance of a letter
by Walter L. Houser to ellison Gard
] ner, given out at LaFollette headquar.
ters today as an answer to cores.
pondence made public by Clifford Pin
chot.
The message you say you. brought
from Colonel Roosevelt to Senator
La Toilette can be construed in no
other way than as an inducement to
Senator LaFollette to become can
didate. You say he (Roosevelt) said
he would, in the columns of The Out
look or otherwise, 90 what he could
to direct attention to the work ac-
complished by Senator LaFolette in
Wisconsin. If he had said more, that
would justify what | have said that
the message brought by you to LaFol-
lette from Roosevelt encouraged La
Toilette to become candidate,
But you said more than this. You
said mat Roosevelt declared that he
could not be candidate; that his
place in history was made; that he
could not afford to take ii defeat and
that who ever made the fight was GER
tain to be defeated Tor nomination OF
for election if nominated that thls
was the democratic year; that La
Toilette would not be injured by the
defeat; that there should be can
didate representing the progressive
movement; that LaFoIlette was the
logical man and that if he decided to
make the fight he should announce
his candidacy at once
THAT Roosevelt encouraged LaFol-
lette to become candidate you can
not deny.
Mr.. Houser revseweu his charge
that the attitude that the Roosevelt
forces toward LaFollette changed as
soon as there became evident a wide
spread growth of the progressive
movement and the possibility of Sen
ator LaFollettes nomination.
Then big business said Mr..
Houser. represented by Hanna, Mum
sey. Perkins and others of higher and
lesser note who have always opposed
LaFollette entered the contest and
introduced Colonel Roosevelt as can
didate and are still actively support
ing him. The people will Judge in the
light of facts whether or nor Roose-
velt has kept true faith with La Fol
lette, or is doing so with the real pro-
gressives of the country"
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
MONTREAL MoroR BOAR SHOW.

Montreal, March 23.-The advance
that motor boating has made during
the past year and the tremendous
hold that the sport has obtained upon
the affections of the public are amply
demonstrated in tho first annual Ma
uonal Motor Boat and Marine Engine
show, which opened in the Arena in
this city today. The leading manufac-
turers of motor craft, engines and ma
rine fittings of the United States and
Canada are represented. All types
of power boats are displayed, from
tiny ,sslfpropelled canoes to luxu-
riously fitted cruisers of SO feet in
length.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
SUPREME COURT RULES
AGAINST FEE SYSTEM
RULING HANDED DOWN TODAY
is A VICTORY FOR DISTRICT
ATTORNEY WARD.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, March z3 The
state supreme court today handed
down unanimous opinions by Judge
Roberts reversing the pro forma judg-
ment of the lower vourt in the fee
and salary cases sent up from San
Miguel county. The court held in
both cases that the intention of the
makers of the constitution was to
abolish salaries from the time the
constitution y%nt s'nto effect and to
place all the officers on salary bas-
is; that such salaries should date
back to the beginning Of the state
government; that the provisions pro-
hibiting county and state officers
from taking fees were self executing;
that the laws providing for a salary
to the probate clerk as clerk of the
board of county commissioners and
the laws providing for salary and fees
to the district attorney were not con-
sistent with the constitution and
were abrogated; that it was to be
presumed that the legislature
would furnish the relief intended by
the makers of the constitution, and
that salary and fees were not essen
tial perquisites of public office.
The opinion in both cases is very
full and will have the effect of max
ing clear the duty of the legislature
with regard to the much agitated
question as to whether the officers
who have been Swing under the
state government were entitled to the
fees and salaries as before. up to the
time when the legislature shall act
These cases were taken up to the
supreme court by District Attorney
Charles w. G. Ward, whose conten-
tion has been fully sustamed. A. B.
McMillen of Albuquerque supported
this contention while the opposite
view was argued by the attorney gen.
eral, appearing as friend of the court.
The stamp of APPROVAL of the SUI
preme court has been placed upon the
efforts of the constitution makers to
abolish the fee system in its entirety.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
ADVOCATES moNoeAMy

st. Louis. March 2s.-Mrs. Clarict
E. Allen Of Salt Lake City. Utah. de
clared to the delegates to the annual
convention Of the National Congress
of Mothers today that monogamy
should be the rule of family life with
out any variations whatever. Mar
riages, she said, are for the eleva-
ton of the race and not for convent
ence or qualification of whims. She
blamed the eastern religions and GER
tain schools of fiction for the grow
ing social unrest.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
Citizens AND CARMEN
Fight IN Los ANGELES
PASSENGERS PROVOKE BATTLE
WHEN THEY REFUSE TO
PAY EXTRA FARE.

Los Angeles, Marra 2s.-Threat Of
legal proceedings were the aftermath
today of a three hour battle last night
between Los Angeles Railway COM
pany employees and "a nen residents
OF Eagle Rock, recently annexed
suburb. who refused to pay a 10 cent
fare. A car was disabled, traffic sus-
pended, and police reserves called
out. Mrs. b. 7. Humphreys. a pas
senger, was seriously injured. But the
militant men passengers held their
ground, and supper was served to
them on the stalled car by Mrs.
George H. Dunkum. sympathizer.
The battle began when the eonduc-
tor demanded an extra five cent fare
at the old city limits. When the pas.
sengers refused the car was halted
to await the arrival of men sent out
by the Company to reinforce the car
crew. When the reinforcements came
the battle began but the carmen were
worsted. Officials of the railway
company finally ordered the car dis
abled and sent a wrecking crew out
to tow It in to a barn
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
ST. LOUIS is. FEARFUL
OF A DAMAGING FLOOD
GOODS ARE BEING REMOVED
FROM WAREHOUSES ON
BANKS OF MISSISSIPPI.

st. Louis, Mo-. March 2S.-With the
Mississippi river oeluging the low
lands below Cairo, H.. and the, water
above the flood stage AT that city,
comes the prediction that the river
will be over the levee railroad track S
by Monday. River men are taking ev-
cry precaution to provide against
flood conditions which they expect
will prevail along the water front
within week. The river passed the
2s foot mark late last night and was
still rising rapidly this morning. A
large force of laborers started moving
contents of levee warehouses fhort-
qy after daybreak.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
from the United Spanish war veser
ans and forty-eight body bearers.

from the United Spanish war veser
ans and forty-eight body bearers.
The place at the mead of the mourn
ers was given to President Taft. In
the White House automobile his Sec
retary Charles d. Hilles, anc- MS nav
al aide, Lieutenant Timmons, also had
seats. The presidents personal es-
cort was troop of cavalry and the
line behind his automobile included
the secretary Of war. the secretary of
the navy. the assistant secretary of
the navy, officers Of the Maine; aides
to the secretary of the navy, chiefs
of bureaus of the navy department
and the major general commandant
of the marine corps.
Over the graves in Arlington the
simple exercises Included burial ser
vices by Chaplain Bayard and Father
Chadwick. With the firing of three
vdlleys Of musketry by company
Of marines national salute of 21
guns from an army battery in the
cemetery and the sounding Of the
calls of taps, the dead were
yiven to the earth.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23

Santa Fe, N. M, March 2S.-The
expected break in the deadlock In the
senatorial situation did not come to-
day. Laughlin and Martinez, the
democratic candidates lost one vote
because of the absence of Senator
Barth. Other aspirants for overgar-
ments of the toga variety did not
change in relative position. Fall still
led, with Mills close second and
Andrews third. Attorney General
Frank w. Clancy received one vote
and Jack Fall, son of the Three Riv.
ers statesman, dropped out of the run
ming.
1t Is said that a caucus is likely 10
be called early next week as it is be-
Heved the situation is hopeless un-
less such action is taken. The move
ments of the democrats and progress
sive republicans as we'll as those of
some of the Spanish-Americans are
being watched suspiciously by one or
two of the republican senatorial can
didates. That these three factions
may combine together to elect some
men not now considered as possibili-
ties, is the fear of those who now be
lieve they have chance to win. II
such an alliance were made it is GER
tain that one senator would be a
Spanish-American while the other
would be a democrat or progressive
republican.
Several of the supporters of former
Governor Mills have flatly refused to
enter caucus unless Andrews is
eliminated from consideration. Other
republicans have taken similar action
: and some still hold out against enter
ing caucus upon any sort of terms.
But a caucus now appears to be the
only solution of a difficult problem.
The conference last night at the
capitol attended by all the repub-
lican members of the state legislature.
It was secret and was held behind
closed doors. The senatorial situa~
tion, it was stated positively today,
was not mentioned. No action was
taken in regard to the impeachment
OF Speaker of the House R. L. Baca.
There was some talk in certain cir
cles of preferring charges against Mr.
Baoa, but the matter was dropped.
There appeared to be no ground for
any such action. Though the confer.
ence was opened with stormy debate
it closed harmoniously
The conference resulted in the re
publicans agreeing to stand more
firmly together in legislative matters
1t was also resolved to remain with.
in the appropriation for legislative
employees which will demand a read
justment and curtailment of present
employees of the house. Bias sar-
chez and W. H. H. Llewellyn were
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23

Austin, Tex, March pa large
and representative attendance mark
ed the opening today of the annual
convention of the Young Mems Chris
tian association of Texas. The ses-
sions are being held at the Univer-
sity Of Texas and will continue over
Sunday and Monday Prominent
among the scheduled speakers are
Judge Selden P. Spencer of st. Louis
Rev. George W. Truett of Dallas, Dr.
W D. Weatherford Of Atlanta and e.
C. Merce Of New York.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
BRYAN is CALLED A
WOULDBE DICTATOR
SENATOR HITCHCOCK GOES Ar
TER coMMoNER FOR ROAST
ING HARMON

Washington, March 29.-senator
Hitchcock of Nebraska today issued a
statement replying to the declaration
of William j. Bryan that if Governor
Harmon was Endorsed by the Nebras-
ka primaries he would not go to the
convention as delegate Senator
Hitchcock characterized the Ryan
statement as an attempt at dictator
ship which Nebraska voters would
not tolerate" He added that while
Harmon was his personal choice, he
would vote for any candidate indorsed
by Nebraska democrats.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
sosroNs NEW SUBWAY.

Boston, March 23The new sub
way system for the handling of the
heavy passenger traffic between Ros-
ton and Cambridge was formally open
ed today. The tunnel which is three
and a quarter miles in length, starts
at the Park street station of the old
subway and passes under Boston
Common, Beacon Hill and the Charles
river to Harvard Square in Cam
bridge.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
cRAoksMEN ESCAPE

New York, March 23.-Cracksmen
set off SO much dynamite under a
safe in the office of Staten Island
manufacturing company early today
that the explosion. was heard for
miles and many persons thought
there was an earthquake. The five
safeblowers fled after an exchange
Of shots with watchmen. The safe
was blown to pieces and some of it's
contents destroyed.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
pucILIsr ARRESTED

Trinidad Colo, March 23-Perry
Lewis. the Denver pugilist who last
night refused to go into the ring with
AL Buckley of Cimarron, y. NJ, be-
cause of small attendance was this
arrested on a charge of vag-
rancy. The police say Buckley and
two promoters will be arrested on the
same charge if found.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
pouHLg TRACK COAST LINES

Topeka, Kan, March 23.-An-
nouncement is made in Topeka today
that the Atcnison, Topeka and Santa
Fe railway has appropriated $22, 2,7OO,-
600 for Colorado terminals; $2,OO0,OO0
for double tracking of coast lines;
$5,7Q0.OC0 for equipment, and $5OO,O0O
for office building at Galveston.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23

Adopting platform which can be
expected to meet the unqualified ap
proval OF the voters of the city and
nominating a splendid ticket for the
approaching city election the republi-
can city convention last night paved
tue way for 2 certain victory As~vsA
polls on April 2. Daniel T.. Hoskins
cashier of the San Miguel National
bank, was the unanimous choice of
the convention for the nomination for
the Office of mayor. Charles Tamme.
la democrat, who has given faithful
service in the office of city clerk for
many years and who undoubtedly will
be endorsed by his own party at its
approaching convention, was the un-
animous nominee Of the convention
for clerk. Edward ]. McWenie, a
prominent young business man, was
the nominee for treasurer.
It was reported to the convention
by the chairmen of the delegations
from the various wards that the pri-
maries had resulted in nominations
for alderman as follows: First ward,
Hugh Quigley; Second ward. o. NJ
Ward; Third Ward, Harry w. Kelly;
Fourth ward, Simon Bacharach. The
reports of the ward chairmen were re-
ceived with applause and the conven-
tion expressed its approval of the ac-
tion taken by the voters in the selec-
tion of candidates for the. council.
The ticket in its entirety is made
up of mn we'll qualified to transact
the duties of the positions to which
they aspire. They are representative
citizens and representative republi-
cans and will give Las Vegas busi-
nesslike and successful administra-
tion. Their election is foregone
conclusion.
The convention was called to order
in the room on the second floor Of
the city hall at 3 O'Clock by S. B. Da-
Wis. Jr.. member of the city central
committee, F.V Hansen was chosen
temporary secretary. David VIM
ters was elected permanent chairman
and Mr.. Hansen was chosen perman-
ent secretary. A committee on reso-
lutions composed of one member from
each ward, was appointed by the,
chairman as follows: Hallett Ray
nolds, Herbert W. Clark, J. A. Baily
and Marion Stewart.
While this ommittee was at work
Charles W. G. Ward placed in nomi-
nation for mayor Daniel T. Hoskins.
Mr. Ward said 1t was unnecessary
to extol the virtues and ability of
Mr.. Hoskins, as they are well known
by everybody in Las Vegas. He pro
phesied for him successful admins
tration. Before closing Mr.. Ward
paid deserved compliment to Mayor
K. D. Goodall, his remarks meeting
with instant applause. Mr.. Goodall
has served the city faithfully and his
administrations have been excellent.
His policies have met the approval
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
600 KILLED m BATTLE

Buenos, Ayres, March 2s.-Six hun
dred were killed in the battle at
Asuncion, which resulted in a com
plete victory for the revolutionary
forces over the Paraguayan govern
ment troops
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
coTToN REPORT EILEn

Washington, March 23.-The re-
port Of the tariff board Of its inves-
tigation of the cotton industry has
completed and synopsis was given
to the president today by Chairman
Emery. 1t is understood the report
will be transmitted to congress next
week with a message by President
Taft.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
STRONG TICKET IS SELECTED
G. o. P. MAKES EXCELLENT
CHOICE IN NOMINATIONS FOR
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
BUSINESS PLATFORM ADOPTED
IMPROVEMENTS IN KEEPING
WITH FINANCES OF CITY ARE
ADVOCATED
The Republican Ticket

\ \ 4 y \ \ \ 4 4 \ \ n n
= For Mayor, Daniel t. Hos y
\ kins.
= For Clerk, Charles Tamme. y
: For Treasurer, Edward J. y
McWenie. n
For Alderman, First Ward, n
: Hugh Quigley. y
For Alderman, Second Ward, =
! o. NJ. Ward.
: For Alderman, Third Ward, \.
+ Harry w. Kelly.
: For Alderman, Fourth Ward, y
Simon Bacharach.
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23
SENATORS NOT MENTIONED
RELATIVE STANDING OF THE
VARIOUS, CANDIDATES RE-
MAINS UNCHANGED.
TODAY's BALLOT FRUITLEss
SPEAKER BAcA AND T. 3. CAT
RON HAVE COME TO AN
ARMED TRUCE.

= \ 4 4 4 4 \ \ \ = y y
; Santa Fe, N. M, March 2S.-
: Today's balloting for United
J. States senators resulted in no
; election. Following is the re- I
suit:
Las Vegas optic. (East Las Vegas, N.M.) 1908-1921, 1912-03-23

Rain Tonight; Sunday
Fair With Rising
Temperature
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-15
NEW LYcEUM THEATER.

Today is the one that you have been waiting with pleasan. anticipation. You may not nave realized it, but when you learn that the New Lyceum has the last of the series of Mary pictures" What Happened to Mary?'' ito be more explicit, you will under stand hat today you are due at the New Lyceum theater This reel tells just what happened to Mary and be ing the last of the series is, therefore, the best of the lot so don't miss it
 The other two reels consist of a great Kalem railroad story, and this firm has won a ibig reputation on this kind of reels, entitled "The Girl in he Caboose. This is a reel that you cannot afford to miss, for the action in its is rapid and the thrills are many
 Faithful Unto Death" is the Vita graph feature, one of the kind thai holds attention from start to finish Three good pictures. wi5h special mu sic and the subjects thrown on g bright aluminium curtain.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-15
ROYAL THEATER.

When two-reel Kay-Bee special is .on tap at The Royal it ought to be sufficient to pack the theater from the opening hour to the close. Today the kay-Bee two-reel feature, "The Altar of Death, will be the headline attraction and this theater wishes , assure it's patrons that in the entire week of special features during fair week. no more beautiful or enter. taining picture has been shown than will be the Kay-Bee for today. The photography of this company is su- perb, while the work of the actors in all the roles is such as to class tsis company as one of the first producers ot niotson pfoeires. The KKy-Bee company is new in the field, but start ed out with a rush of success that 1t has sprung into instantaneous ia yor.
 'Tne Altar of Death is one of the stronges- pictures it has produced. Three other full reels will be shown
 Sisters" a Vitagraph drama.
 @Sharps and Chops Nestor drama.
 Failing Fortune Hunter" an Eclaire comedy drama
 Come to The Royal today for the big program and the best.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-15

The Malvern troupe ably sustained tAe high reputation they have attain ed. Appearing in evening dress is a pleasing innovation from the stereo typed tights and spangles affected by the ordinary acrobat. They are cer tainly the laursl-crowned kings and queens of this type of entertainment The various perilious stunts they per form is done with an ease and grace that proclaims the finished artist, and a royal welcome was accorded.
 Taylor and Brown made an instan. taneous hit Their singing aad dane
 ing was of the somewhat different order and their artistic presentation was greatly enjoyed
 May Evans is the most talented whistler ever heard here. Her var ious limitations are so natural that the audience was fairly carried off its feet and rounds of applause greeted this clever artist.
 The motion pictures were exception .ally good sSd covered a wide range of subjects all of which was cordially received,
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-15
Cbe Cbcaters
AT THE PRINCESS.

l
 The bill for the last half of tbe week at the Princess is a real variety hill one Of those well balanced and really enloyaole bills tha. please the aud lenee from the first and holds their interested attention until the close.
 The bill opens with the great Hunt. ress, that greatest of all female inn 9ersonators in his delineation of fem. lnlhlty Tn dress, walks. deaces and songs, and he is a real marvel. A iealure of his act is the fact that he makes ID right on the stage and gives ple audience a clear conception of the
 manner in which she stage actress makes her toilet for the footlights. ne glves some splendid caaracteriza- tions including Mrs. New -Rich." the Oriental dancer, the butterfly dancer. and others, and the special stage set. tlngs Tor the act are maryels of beau | ty and gorgeousness.
 The Three Dixie Girls with their lcharmingly blended voices and their quaint costumes of ante-bellum times. made an instantaneous hit with the audience. Their final number, a pot pour of fayorite southern melodies. with beautiful stage setting suggest Ing the southland, and their final number Dixie" won them hearty ap- plause and d curtain call.
 Leltoy and Harvey in their breezy western sketch 'Rained In is real comedy, the hilarious kind, and the plot of the playlet is one of decided merit from a standpoint of comedy. The members of .he company are all artsits and their sketch was one of the big successes of the bill.
 Swain's, Cockatoos, ,an animal mum her of real unique merit, was nothing if not a novelty The birds are higa- " educated and trained to perfection and perform some feats thas seem impossible for dumb animals, sucl as plays1g real music, coputing any man. ner of numbers and ether equally diff acult feats.
 Zuhn and Drefs in their comedy skit, The Gentleman and the Idiot, :" have fifteen minutes of harmony. wit and some spectacular dancing. Their 1 final number in which they imperson- ate a pair of school day lovers, is a real scream and won them a numlAr of recalls
 As a whole tle bill is one of excel lent merit, well designed to please anyone and for the last three days of the week will no doubt see the Princess playing to capacity houses.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-11-15
NEW CENTRAL THEATER.

Here is a novelty and that, you know. is the spice of life. The Nov ing Finger" is the title of the reel and the following is brief synopsis of the same:
 Stumbling m.o the squalor of her miserable tenement room the woman a wretched victim of drink and dis sipation sinks down at the table and lights the half burned candle Slow ly the memories of other days return and we see her happy with her hus- band in their humble cottage Then one moming a motor car stops at the gate and the man enters for drink of water. Their eyes meet She hes itates-and is lost That evening aeT husband returns and finds the note on the table saying she could stand the poverty no longer Cae night the man enters and she discovers the gloves of the other woman in his pocket. Furiously she denounces his perfldy, and he leaves her. Repent ance has come and the woman writes her husband, begging forgiveness an6 asking him to take iier back. Yot |have made your bed, lie in it." is tht answer tha. is returned her
 Among Many Loves" is the title oi Patle story, in which the juvenile contingency straighten out in pictur esque and romantic manner the diff ferences of their elders, and Vita graph offers "Ia the Garden Fair" one of she best reels from this firm seer in the big house with the big show
 in months.